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Fox 26 Houston Reports on the Common Thread Circle
Fox News Anchor Pattie Shieh and a camera crew visited the Common Thread Circle on May 19, 2009 for a story on donations to Harris County Hospitals. The Common Thread Circle, a non-profit organization that makes fabric handcrafts for patients in local hospitals, completed over 200 soft... - July 07, 2009 - The Common Thread Circle
The Cure for the Summertime Blues: 4th Annual Simi Valley Blues Festival
Free concert announces upcoming charity fundraiser. - July 06, 2009 - Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley
Sustainable Food Skills Course at Lost Valley Educational Center
With today’s food prices on the rise, the need for food preservation skills is becoming increasingly important. Permaculture is more than organic gardening. It is about working with nature and not against it. - July 05, 2009 - Lost Valley Educational Center
The Cathedral of Love Proudly Presents: "Help, I Need Solutions and Strategies for Excelling Beyond Unemployment!"
Teaching people how to excel beyond unemployment. - July 05, 2009 - The Cathedral Of Love
Paul Revere Toastmasters Club Elect Officers
Paul Revere Toastmasters Club has elected officers for fiscal year 2009 President - Catherine Foster; Sergeant at Arms - Roger Trahan; Vice President Membership – Joellyn Schwerdlin; Vice President Education – Marie Oslebo; Vice President Public Relations – Mary Ellen Lepore; Treasurer – Deb Larsen. - July 05, 2009 - Paul Revere Toastmasters Club
The Medical Tourism Association Exhibited at the Largest US Employer Health Conference SHRM
The Medical Tourism Association exhibited for the second year at the largest US employer health conference SHRM, as part of the MTA’s mission to educate employers on the benefits of medical tourism and its mission to promote its members. Patients Without Borders and MOHHoldings, are apart of... - July 05, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Chad Koebnick, Executive Managing Director, RSM McGladrey to Speak at KC’s Event on FY2010 Budget Greenbook on 08/13/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today Chad Koebnick, Executive Managing Director, RSM McGladrey will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “FY2010 Budget Greenbook... - July 05, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
NASGA Celebrates Independence Day - July 4, 2009
On July 4th, NASGA reminds the public that many vulnerable or elderly people lose their independence through unlawful and abusive guardianships / conservatorships. - July 04, 2009 - National Association to STOP Guardian Abuse
Second Chance Pet Adoptions Seeks Auction Items
Kristine Mayberry, president of Second Chance Pet Adoptions (www.secondchancenc.org), has announced that the organization is seeking auction items for its ninth annual Auction for the Animals fundraiser, which will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 at Delightful Inspirations in Casper... - July 04, 2009 - Second Chance Pet Adoptions
BBB Warns of Profiteers Selling Celebrity Memorabilia
Enterprising individuals seek to capitalize on recent celebrity deaths by selling memorabilia and commemorative items at premium prices. Most memorabilia and commemorative items being sold are only sentimental. The true value of collectibles is dependent on the rarity of the item, and mass-produced commemorative items are not likely to appreciate in value. - July 04, 2009 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Cooling Technology Institute Announces Availability of Updated Standards
The Cooling Technology Institute (CTI) announces the immediate availability of three updated standards for evaporative heat rejection equipment. Standard 111, Gear Speed Reducers, revised February 2009, establishes the minimum recommended rating practice and operating considerations for gear speed... - July 04, 2009 - Cooling Technology Institute
Tarheel State Junior Championship Scheduled to Elite North Carolina Junior Golf Season
The Tarheel Junior Golf has announced that the opening event of the 2009-2010 junior golf tour season will be at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Finley Golf Course. The nationally-ranked event is scheduled for September 26-27, 2009. - July 04, 2009 - Tarheel Golf Foundation
Permitting for Boston Independence Day Tea Party Goes Down to the Wire
Permit for Parkman Bandstand was finally approved on Wednesday July 1st after application had been on file since May 29th. Sponsors of the Boston Independence Day Tea Party say they intended to hold the rallies in support of the Constitution and individual rights without the permit if necessary. - July 03, 2009 - Foundation for Conservative Solutions, LLC
Better Business Bureau Awards Wise Giving Alliance Seal to the Casey Cares Foundation
After a comprehensive review, Better Business Bureau serving Greater Maryland awarded the Casey Cares Foundation with its Accredited Charity Seal. The application for BBB’s Accredited Charity Seal can only be completed by a local charity that has been assessed by BBB to meet or exceed each of its 20 Standards for Charity Accountability. The Casey Cares Foundation provides uplifting programs with a special touch to critically ill children and their families throughout the Maryland area. - July 03, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation
Nadjah Pennington - Quiet Confidence & Striking Beauty Takes the Crown in Talented Teen Competition
Nadjah Pennington of New Castle, DE wins Hal Jackson's Talented Teens Delaware Competition. - July 03, 2009 - Inspiration for Excellence
Dennis Bertron, Partner, Behar Bertron PLLC to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Understanding New Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations ("C&DIs")
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Dennis Bertron, Partner, Behar Bertron PLLC will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding New Compliance &... - July 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
NCCU Athletics Announces New Eagle Club as Official Booster Organization
In anticipation of its NCAA Division I reclassification, the North Carolina Central University athletics department proudly announces the unification of all athletic booster clubs into one focused organization – the Eagle Club. The newly-formed organization is built on a strong foundation of... - July 03, 2009 - North Carolina Central University Department of Athletics
mumms® Software Announces Details for Anniversary Conference
Developed in 1989 by Secure Computing Systems, Inc., mumms® Software is celebrating its twentieth anniversary in the hospice industry this year. The company has honored this milestone throughout the calendar year by offering commemorative discounts to its customers and will be bringing the... - July 03, 2009 - mumms Software
Pluff Mud Connect Offering Thrive! Prize to Local Nonprofits
Answering One Simple Question Could Yield $1,000 - July 03, 2009 - Pluff Mud Connect
Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee Launches Blog and Facebook Page
The Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee launches public blog page on its Web site and a Facebook page for volunteer recognition. - July 03, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County
CLM Advisory Board Changes
Includes Senior Management from XL Insurance, Bar Association of San Francisco and CNA. The Council on Litigation Management (CLM) announced several changes to its Advisory Board, including the addition of three new members. James M. DiVirgilio of XL Insurance, Yolanda Jackson of the Bar... - July 02, 2009 - Council on Litigation Management
Independence Hall Tea Party/Picnic to be Held on July 4th
Talk Show Host Dom Giordano will be a featured speaker at the Independence Hall Tea Party III to be held July 4th from 12 noon-3PM on Independence Mall, 5th and Chestnut Streets. The celebratory, family-style tea party/picnic, sponsored by the Independence Hall Tea Party Association, will include... - July 02, 2009 - Independence Hall Tea Party Association
New Amazing Kids! Website Sparks Dreams and Inspires Children
In celebration of its eleventh year helping kids worldwide realize their amazing potential, Amazing Kids! has re-launched its premier website for children: amazing-kids.org Easy-to-navigate and sporting a fresh new look, the redesigned website is not your typical redesign conceived and executed by... - July 02, 2009 - Amazing Kids!
Folsom Personal Trainer Val Fujii Announcing New Earlier Start Time for Superwomen Boot Camp
Val Fujii is a Folsom personal trainer and fitness boot camp instructor. He is proud to announce a new earlier start time and free trial for Superwomen Boot Camp. - July 02, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
New Era of Politics Demands Conscious Entertainment on Holiday
Celebrate Independence Day Weekend with Reggae Icons the Abyssinians and Etana. - July 02, 2009 - Bonafide Sound
NISS Launches New Website
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS), an independent research institute through which the statistics community serves the nation, is pleased to announce a major redesign and improvement of its website, www.niss.org. Along with an attractive new design and layout, the new website... - July 02, 2009 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Wake County SmartStart Receives Clean Audit Report
Wake County SmartStart is proud to announce it has received, for the fifth consecutive year, a clean bill of financial health, according to the Office of State Auditor. An audit of Wake County SmartStart’s FY 2007-08 activities found the organization was in compliance with all applicable... - July 02, 2009 - Wake County SmartStart
Twenty-Eight Female Executives Representing Phancorp, World Vision, Wal-Mart and Others Receive Global Awards
Global EXEC Women Magazine held its 2009 International Women of Influence Awards™ during Women's Business Enterprise National Council Conference Luncheon in San Francisco, California. - July 02, 2009 - Global EXEC Women
The Sun SafeTee Program Granted 501(c)(3) Status
The Sun SafeTee Program, a sun protection education and skin cancer awareness program for golfers, announced it has received a Letter of Determination from the IRS granting it 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. The IRS also classified the organization as a public charity. Among the many benefits, such as... - July 02, 2009 - The Sun SafeTee Program
Triangle International Council of REALTORS® Hosts Transnational Referral Certification Class
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Triangle International Council of REALTORS® (TICOR) will host a Transnational Referral Certification class on Wednesday, July 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at RRAR, located... - July 02, 2009 - RRAR
2.9 Billion Rupees of Universal Service Fund for Broadband and Optic Fiber Projects in Unserved Areas of Pakistan
Universal Service Fund signed three contracts with PTCL for providing Broadband Services in the Un-Served Urban areas of Southern Punjab and Lower Sindh and for providing Optic Fiber connectivity to all Tehsils in Southern Balochistan. CEO-PTCL, Walid Irshaid and Chief Executive Officer Universal Service Fund, Parvez Iftikhar signed these contracts. - July 02, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
Walter G. Ricciardi, Partner, Paul, Weiss to Speak at KC’s Event on IFRS is Back! Interpretations, Implementation, & Adoption Explained on 10/29/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Walter G. Ricciardi, Partner of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “IFRS is... - July 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on IFRS is Back! Interpretations, Implementation, & Adoption Explained
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on ”IFRS is Back! Interpretations, Implementation, & Adoption Explained”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. - July 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Stopping More Than Sexting, He is Saving Our Digital Generation: A 21st Century Folk Legend in the Making
To many he is known as this century’s visionary behind 21st Century Digital Responsibility. In some circles he is referred to as the father of digital safety. To his peers he is regarded as an instrumental leader of proactive 21st century education and awareness. To his family, he is simply... - July 01, 2009 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
Humanitarian Foundation Releases Free Informational Products
The Jonesgage International foundation recently released free information products to help promote a message of inspiration and hope for humanitarian advocates. The new product offerings include an inspirational e-book of Godwin Jones as well as a guide to help entrepreneurs and businesses setup email marketing campaigns. - July 01, 2009 - Jonesgage International Limited
IHEC Awards Business Grant to GiveForward.org
Illinois Hispanic Entrepreneurship Center Awards Business Grant to GiveForward.org as a High-Growth Potential Firm - July 01, 2009 - GiveForward
Downtown Urgent Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Downtown Urgent Care, an Urgent Care clinic in St. Louis, Missouri has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). - July 01, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Jewelers for Children Grant Wish for Local Boy Battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Four-year-old Javion, who is battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, a life-threatening type of blood cancer, was granted his wish of an ultimate shopping spree to his most favorite stores: Toys R’ Us, Walmart, Burlington Coat Factory and Holcomb’s, recently thanks to the Make-A-Wish... - July 01, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Wish Volunteers Bring Gift of Hope
Keondia is a vivacious 12-year-old girl who loves listening to the Jonas Brothers, going shopping and playing her X-Box. The Granger native who is battling Acute Myelogenous Leukemia will have her heartfelt wish granted—a trip to Walt Disney World—thanks to Holly Huffman and John... - July 01, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Make-a-Wish Foundation® Celebrates Success from Walk for Wishes
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Indiana Region with the help of dedicated walkers and volunteers, raised nearly $68,000 for the 4th Annual Walk for Wishes®. The Walk, which was held Saturday June, 20, included 73 teams and an additional 475 individuals... - July 01, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Brook Seminars Bodywork Education and Wild Rose Emu Ranch Form Partnership
Brook Seminars and Wild Rose Emu Ranch today announced an exclusive, strategic partnership to promote the benefits of Scar Tissue Release Therapy and Emu Oil. - July 01, 2009 - Brook Seminars
Love U2®: Relationship Smarts PLUS Wins Publishers Association Award
The Dibble Institute is pleased to announce that their curriculum, Love U2®: Relationship Smarts PLUS has won the prestigious 2009 Distinguished Achievement Award for curriculum based teaching aids from the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP). The AEP Awards recognize the year's most... - July 01, 2009 - The Dibble Institute
The Data Center Professionals Network Launches Data Center Chat - Interact in Real Time with Leading Industry Professionals
A leading network that connects the data center industry has recently launched Data Center Chat, the ability to interact in real-time with other leading industry professionals worldwide. - July 01, 2009 - Data Center Professionals Network
Maryland Local on the Rachael Ray Show Friday, July 3, 2009
Maryland local, Aaron Ware, will be featured on the Rachael Ray show on Fri., July 3rd. Aaron lost his twin brother Eric to cancer, but turned his grief around by starting a baking company. He sells his creations for $1.00 a piece and donates some of the proceeds to the organization that brought joy to his twin in his last years, the Casey Cares Foundation. Aaron and his family spoke at the Casey Cares Foundation gala and three dozen of his cookies were auctioned off for $1,500. - July 01, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation
Flock Fighters USA, the Leader in Bird Repellents and Pigeon Control, Launches New Website
Flock Fighters USA, the leading nuisance bird aversion company in the U.S. has just launched their new website which provides professional information on bird repellents for every industry. - July 01, 2009 - Flock Fighters USA
Entrepreneurs and Investors Invited to Meet at Summit
Individuals and businesses interested in securing or providing investment capital are invited to take part in the second annual Speed Venture Summit™ on Tuesday, October 28, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza in Nashua, New Hampshire. The event is the premier speed-dating-style event for fast-growth... - July 01, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
TAHU Takes on New Leadership During Vital Time in Health Insurance Industry
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Elects Rusty Rice, Louanne Trebing, Joanna Antongiovanni and Travis Middleton. - July 01, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association Membership Surpasses 3,100 Designees
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) welcomes the Class of March 2009, a group of 650 new members who received the CAIA designation during the most recent examination period. - July 01, 2009 - Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts Association
MTA Completes First Successful Free Medical Tourism Webinar on Implementation of Medical Tourism in US Health Insurance Plans
Jeff Turney of USNOW and Ross Pendergraft, President of the Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters presented the first Free Medical Tourism Webinar Educational Series by the Medical Tourism Association on June 24th 2009. USNOW is one of the leading providers of limited medical health... - July 01, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Global Customer Experience Management Certification Program, Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2009 in Paris
Global CEM Certification Program is designed and co-delivered by 15 G-CEM International Partners from North America, Europe and Asia. Endorsed by 9 leading authorities. - July 01, 2009 - G-CEM