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Registration Opens for DevNexus 2009

Registration Opens for DevNexus 2009, the professional developer conference in Atlanta. - January 23, 2009 - Atlanta Java Users Group

The Thrill of Flight and More at E-Fest, Champaign, Illinois’ Annual Model Airplane Festival

The 4th Annual E-Fest – an indoor electric festival featuring radio-controlled model airplanes, helicopters and jets. - January 23, 2009 - Academy of Model Aeronautics

Western Washington Student Wins $7,000 Scholar at Sea Scholarship

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) has awarded the Spring 2009 Scholar at Sea Scholarship to Alexandra Gawron. The $ 7,000 scholarship will partially cover her participation in the Semester at Sea program, which allows students to visit nearly a dozen countries while studying on a... - January 23, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Co-Authors of New Book, "Mission Inc." to be Interviewed Live on Planet Good Radio

Kevin Lynch and Julius Walls, Jr., co-authors of the ground-breaking new book, "Mission, Inc.: The Practitioner's Guide to Social Enterprise," are scheduled for an interview next week on Planet Good Radio. They will discuss their views on what it takes to create a successful social enterprise. - January 23, 2009 - Planet Good Group, Inc.

Community Music Center Creates Mission Advisory Council on Community Involvement

Community Music Center (CMC) announces its first-ever advisory council on community involvement, the Mission Advisory Council. CMC’s main branch has resided in the Mission district, a primarily Latino neighborhood, for 88 years. In 2007 the school developed its Music for the Mission... - January 23, 2009 - Community Music Center

Hillary Bressler to Lead Clay Chamber Web Marketing Seminar

The Clay County Chamber is hosting a social media/web marketing seminar led by Hillary Bressler of .Com Marketing to help North Florida professionals improve their web marketing and social media skills. The seminar will be held on Friday, February 6, 2009 at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Orange Park. - January 22, 2009 - Clay County Chamber of Commerce

Iraq Veterans Against the War - Presidential Inauguration

IVAW, Iraq Veterans Against The War, is proud to announce the start of their National Awareness Campaign geared at bringing attention to the suffering caused by the War in Iraq, both to our returning soldiers and to Iraq’s people. Using the upcoming Presidential Inauguration as a launching... - January 22, 2009 - IVAW

Rising Star Hosts Olympics in Monterey. Exhibition Features State and Regional Champions.

Rising Star Gymnastics, the top gymnastics club in Monterey, announced today that it will host its annual Olympics in Monterey Exhibition and Barbeque on Saturday, January 31st from 1:30-4:00 PM at its gym at 2024 Del Monte Boulevard in Monterey. The event is sponsored by Boosters at Rising Star,... - January 22, 2009 - Rising Star Gymnastics

Joan Siefert Rose to Speak at Women’s Edge Magazine Luncheon

The Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a nonprofit organization formed to stimulate the creation and growth of high-impact companies, has announced that Joan Siefert Rose, CED president, is scheduled to speak at the Women’s Edge magazine luncheon on Thursday, Jan. - January 22, 2009 - CED

Raleigh Receives High Accolades in 2008

Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Raleigh and North Carolina were honored with numerous national accolades in 2008. Together, Raleigh and North Carolina ranked number one in eight categories, in the top five of 14... - January 22, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development

Private Cellar Treasures to Find New Homes at World’s Most Successful Charity Wine Auction

Prized wines and memorable events offered for auction at 2009 Naples Winter Wine Festival. - January 22, 2009 - Naples Winter Wine Festival

Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association Announces Board of Directors

Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association (LSPAA) has announced its board of directors for 2009. - January 22, 2009 - Leadership St. Pete

Wendell Davis to Speak at the Chamber’s State of the County Luncheon

Wendell Davis, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners will be the keynote speaker at the Clay County Chamber of Commerce’s State of the County Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, January 29 at The Hilltop Club, located at 2030 Wells Road in Orange Park. - January 22, 2009 - Clay County Chamber of Commerce

Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue Team Assists in Search for Missing Immokalee Boy

The Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue Team (FL-3) joins search for missing six-year old Adji Desir in Immokalee, Florida. Fifteen members of the Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue Team, accompanied by members of the Tampa Bay Search and Rescue Team, assisted the Collier County Sheriff’s... - January 22, 2009 - Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue

Health & Safety Institute is Growing with Addition of 24-7 EMS

Health & Safety Institute (HSI), comprised of American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) and MEDIC FIRST AID International, is pleased to announce the addition of 24-7 EMS to its family of brands. - January 22, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)

Triple Knot Productions Forms Partnership with Wheelchair Sports and Recreation Association

Triple Knot Productions, a non-profit video production in Florida partnered with Wheelchair Sports and Recreation Association of Boston. Together, they have formed, Achieve Through Motivation. - January 22, 2009 - Triple Knot Productions, Inc

Triple Knot Productions Begins Production on Autism Documentary

Triple Knot Productions, an award winning production company has started production on it's latest educational and motivational film. The topic will be on two families who deal with Autistic children. - January 22, 2009 - Triple Knot Productions, Inc

Brook Seminars Presents Active Isolated Stretching Seminar to Sports Chiropractors of the New York Finger Lakes Region

Marjorie Brook teaches Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) to sports chiropractors, student interns and coaches from throughout the New York Finger Lakes region. January 24, 2009, from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. - January 21, 2009 - Brook Seminars

NPSA Partners with AIM Supply

The National Portable Storage Association partners with AIM Supply to offer its members preferred pricing on transportation and industrial supplies. - January 21, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association

Free Real Estate Training from the Real Estate Arena

The Real Estate Arena (TREA), which has helped hundreds of people with real estate training, has now made its training program free to anyone looking to learn real estate investing. - January 21, 2009 - The Real Estate Arena

NAFA’s 2nd Annual Green Fleet Awards Seeks Submissions

NAFA has opened the submission process for the 2nd Annual Green Fleet Awards. Awards will be handed out in April at NAFA's annual Institute & Expo in New Orleans. - January 21, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Wyndmoor Hose Company No. 1 Finds a Unique Way to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day

With a relationship spanning over a decade, UCP staff and Wyndmoor firefighters are at it again. - January 21, 2009 - Wyndmoor Hose Company No. 1

Rapper Daz Dillinger Set to Shoot Gospel Video with Mother, Dr. Allean Varnado Lang

Dr. Allean Varnado Lang, mother of Daz Dillenger and Snoop Dog's Aunt, will begin the video shoot of her single “I’m Good” on January 31st, 2009. Appearing with her on the track is Daz Dillinger, mostly known for his membership in the rap duo Tha Dogg Pound, with Kurupt, and his... - January 21, 2009 - Empty Vessel Music

For John Strasberg the Theater Company is Accidental (and on Purpose)

John Strasberg -- internationally recognized director, actor, and teacher -- announces Accidental Repertory Theater company. Spring season to present contrasting productions of Ibsen's "A Doll's House." - January 20, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater

Portlanders Are Invited to Sponsor "A Rose in Guadalajara" as an Enduring Gift for Loved Ones This Valentine’s Day

Today, the Portland-Guadalajara Sister City Association (PGSCA) announced an opportunity to give a unique and enduring gift to loved one this Valentine’s Day. Beginning now through Feb. 14, 2009, the PGSCA invites the public to sponsor a “Rose in Guadalajara.” A tax-deductible donation of $50 or more in the name of one’s self, a loved one or a colleague will support maintenance of a rose bush in Jardin Portland. Visit www.jardinportland.com or call 503-232-7550. - January 20, 2009 - Portland-Guadalajara Sister City Association

Amanda Yokobosky, Senior Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on SFAS 144 on 2/26/2009

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Amanda Yokobosky, Senior Manager, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “SFAS 144: Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on February 26, 2009, Thursday, at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET. - January 20, 2009 - The Knowledge Group

APICS Toledo Announces 2009 Student Scholarship Recipients

The APICS Toledo chapter is pleased to announce the winners of its annual college scholarship program. The focus of this scholarship program is the recognition of academic excellence among college and university students majoring in operations management, supply chain management, or other closely... - January 20, 2009 - Toledo APICS

Dower and Associates, Inc. Staff Members Attend Workshop: Motivating Children with Autism to Speak Using ABA Principles in Timonium, MD

On January 16, 2009, Dower and Associates, Inc. staff members Nikia Dower, MS, CCC-SLP/L, BCBA, Cheri Holdredge, MS, CCC-SLP, Lily Sins, MEd, Ellyn Sanguedolce, BS, Jessica Miller, AAS, Tina Emory, Leslie Andrews, and Ellen Bower attended "Motivating Children With Autism To Speak: Incorporating ABA Principles To Build Functional Communication" Workshop. The workshop was presented by Tammy Kasper, MS, CCC-SLP, BCBA a Speech-Language Pathologist who is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. - January 19, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.

The Medical Tourism Association Announces the Release of Videos Interviews from the Medical Tourism Association’s Annual Conference

The Medical Tourism Association announces another release of interview videos with new topics from the interviews at the Medical Tourism Association’s annual conference World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress. Five new video interviews launched this week on the Medical Tourism... - January 19, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

Statistics Reveal - America Loves Southern Appalachian Fiction – New Book Gaining Popularity

Southern Appalachian books have sold 25 million+ volumes in the last decade alone. A new book, “Mountain Empire” by Tom Cannon is the newest work to join the ranks of Southern Appalachian, small-town fiction. Mountain Empire will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love with the heart-warming characters in Empire. You'll hate to put the book down. - January 19, 2009 - Destiny Ministry Press

Laura Gabrysch, Sr. Associate of Fulbright & Jaworski Llp to Speak at KC’s Event on Healthcare Finance Update 2009 on 03/26/2009

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Laura Gabrysch, Sr. Associate, of Fulbright & Jaworski Llp will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Healthcare Finance Update 2009: How to Cope With Bad Debt, Shrinking Charity & Reimbursement Level, and Expense Management.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on March 26th, 2009, Thursday, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. - January 19, 2009 - The Knowledge Group

Richard D. Jones, Partner, Dechert LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding the Current Status Of "Mark-to-Market" Accounting Standards on 3/19/2009

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Richard D. Jones, Partner, Dechert LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Understanding the Current Status Of "Mark-to-Market" Accounting... - January 18, 2009 - The Knowledge Group

LINK-Live Presidential Inaugural Gala Uses Technology to Connect Across the Globe; Presents Hillary Clinton with ‘Link Life’ Award

LINK-live Presidential Inaugural Gala Uses Technology to Connect Across the Globe; Presents Hillary Clinton with ‘Link Life’ Award. Twitter, Live Blogging, Streaming Video, and Other Social Media Tools Engage Communities throughout the World. The National Women’s Political... - January 18, 2009 - National Women's Political Caucus

Smoking and Mental Illness Link: What’s the Deal?, Conversation with Dr. Green from WestBridge Community Services

Fascinating research on the link between smoking and mental illness. - January 18, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services

WOmen @ Work Founder and Technical Services Inc. President Featured in Enterprising Women Magazine

Lisa Pineiro, president of Technical Services Inc., a privately held electrical training and recruiting firm, and founder of WOmen @ Work, a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging young women to explore traditionally male-dominated construction fields, has been featured in Enterprising... - January 18, 2009 - WOmen @ Work

Dancing Shadows, Epic Tales: Wayang Kulit of Indonesia

Wayang kulit performance of Indonesia, among the oldest and greatest story telling traditions in the world, is said to lie at the heart of Javanese culture. Wayang kulit are flat, elaborately painted and intricately carved and perforated leather shadow puppets that cast dazzling shadows through a cotton screen. - January 18, 2009 - New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs

Trust for Architectural Easements Meets with Obama Transition Team to Propose Changes to the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Program

Expansion of federal historic preservation tax incentives will stimulate the economy and protect the environment. - January 18, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements

American Impressionism: Paintings from the Phillips Collection

Works by Childe Hassam, Maurice Prendergast, Augustus Vincent Tack, and John Henry Twachtman, are among other American Masters who compose some of this exhibition’s highlights. The artists represented in this exhibition were among the first generation of American painters to absorb the technique, brighter palette, and subject matter of impressionism from their French counterparts. - January 18, 2009 - New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs

Spring is Coming -- So is HeartShare's Gala

HeartShare Human Services of New York announces the honorees for its annual Gala. - January 18, 2009 - HeartShare Human Services of NY

ODAF (Organ Donor Awareness Foundation) to Hold “Party Hearty” Fundraiser at Pangaea Hard Rock Lounge in Hollywood, Florida on February 12th, 2009

ODAF (Organ Donor Awareness Foundation) is hosting a fundraising event, “Party Hearty” at the Pangaea Hard Rock Lounge on February 12th. Not only does ODAF promote organ donation awareness, it also focuses on the families of organ donor “heroes” who are left behind, providing scholarships for college and vocational schooling and funds for family necessities. - January 18, 2009 - Organ Donor Awareness Foundation

Martial Arts Business Daily Launches

January 2009 marks a new era in martial arts business journalism with the launch of MartialArtsBusinessDaily.com. - January 17, 2009 - MartialArtsBusinessDaily.com

Celebrate the Inauguration of Our 44th President Barack Obama in the City Where America Began

In celebration of the 44th Presidential Inauguration there will be a free Live broadcast of the Inauguration outside the Independence Visitor Center on Independence Mall. - January 17, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center

The International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) Announces Grassroots Political Institute

The International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) invites all activists and community leaders to participate in a Grassroots Political Institute on Wednesday, February 4th at the IFGE 2009 Conference in metro Washington DC. The Grassroots Political Institute is a free, day long... - January 17, 2009 - International Foundation for Gender Education

The Founders Fund, Inc. Honors Scholarship Recipients

The Founders Fund, Inc. Holds Annual “Get Acquainted Luncheon” at the CLUB at Pelican Bay Honoring Scholarship Recipients of The Fund. - January 17, 2009 - The Founders Fund, Inc.

Forbes Recognizes Maryland Nonprofit

IMA World Health was recently included in the Forbes' list of 20 most efficient large charities in the United States. - January 17, 2009 - IMA World Health

A Few Little Extras, at No Extra Cost

nitenite cityhotels are about to give their guests a nice surprise. They’ve kept their ears to the ground and tuned into what their guests want, resulting in a plan that will keep everyone happy. - January 17, 2009 - nitenite cityhotels

Empower Good Issues $100 Challenge

To celebrate the launch of a new Christian online community, Empower Good issues the $100 challenge. Contestants are invited to describe how they would change their world for $100. Contestants gain exposure for their cause and the winner, of course, receives $100. “We believe in the power of... - January 17, 2009 - Empower Good

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