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Milton Berle Inducted Into Jewish-American Hall of Fame
Milton Berle is the 39th inductee into the Jewish-American Hall of Fame, a non-profit, educational project, founded in 1969. Previous honorees have included Albert Einstein, George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, Golda Meir and Hank Greenberg. A portrait plaque has been added to the exhibit on display at the headquarters of B’nai B’rith in Washington DC. - January 03, 2009 - Jewish-American Hall of Fame
Gordon “Grant” Curtis--2008 Financial Performance Leads CI Family Office to New Heights; Ticino, Switzerland
Portfolio Director for a sub Billion Euro Family Office, Gordon "Grant" Curtis racks up another year of double digit returns. In the precarious market conditions of 2008, Mr. Curtis posts record gains for the fourth year in a row citing his 30 years of financial experience. By comparison to his industry peers, he has managed to eek out profits where most have posted double digit setbacks. - January 02, 2009 - GG Curtis Consulting
Aurience and Apogee Expand Their Alliance to Increase Awareness of the World's Great Performance Arts Through the Power of Media and Technology
Aurience Ltd, an EU media consulting group, and the Apogee Foundation, a US philanthropic organization, will integrate media and technology enhancements throughout Apogee's global programs to discover, develop and celebrate creative excellence. - January 02, 2009 - The Apogee Foundation
Covation LLC Announces 913 Jobs in Hickory, NC
Covation LLC, a high-end customer support center for business telecommunications services, has selected Hickory for a project that will create 913 technical support, billing, and customer service jobs over the next three years with an investment of approximately $6.2 million over five years. The... - January 02, 2009 - Catawba County Economic Development Corporation
First Storm of the New Year Eyes Southern California
Some bit of time has gone by with no weather event activity in the Southland. Southern California has been back to normal temperatures for the day and night for a few days. Will it last long? - January 02, 2009 - OWSweather.com
The American Trakehner Association Announces 2009 Stallion Service Auction
Bidding will open for the 2009 American Trakehner Association (ATA) Stallion Service Auction (SSA) on January 1, 2009. This annual event is the largest fund-raiser for this nonprofit organization. So help out a great cause while breeding your dream horse. - January 01, 2009 - American Trakehner Association
Chelsea Community Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express
Grant to provide an affordable, countywide mobility option to Chelsea area residents. - January 01, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Credit Unions Supporting St. Louis Browns Baseball
The Browns were the predominant professional baseball team in St. Louis from 1902 through the late 1920s. - January 01, 2009 - William Rogers & Associates
Pulling Strings: the Marionettes and Art of Gustave Baumann
The complete collection of hand carved wood marionettes created by Guvstave Baumann in the collection of the New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe will be on display. - January 01, 2009 - New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
The American Trakehner Association Congratulates 2008 Futurity Award Winners
The American Trakehner Association (ATA) congratulates the 2008 Futurity Award winners. Horses nominated for the futurity have two opportunities to win. As three-year-olds, horses may compete in the U.S. Dressage Federation (USDF) Dressage Sport Horse Breeding (DSHB) In-Hand classes under the USDF... - January 01, 2009 - American Trakehner Association
The American Trakehner Association Announces 2008 Merit Awards
The American Trakehner Association (ATA) is pleased to announce its 2008 Awards of Merit. The awards were announced at the ATA convention this fall. Additional details on the awards can be found on the ATA website at www.americantrakehner.com. Awards of Merit The Koenig/ NowPac Young... - January 01, 2009 - American Trakehner Association
The American Trakehner Association Announces Stallions Approved in 2008
The American Trakehner Association (ATA) is pleased to announce that the following five stallions were approved in 2008: A’Osiris, Bond James Bond MB, Cardinali, Imminence and Tatendrang. - January 01, 2009 - American Trakehner Association
Bishop Veynell Warren, D.D. Recaps 2008 for the New Believers Missionary Baptist Church
The secular world talks about New Year's resolutions, whereas at the New Believers Missionary Baptist Church, our resolutions settled along the scriptures. - December 31, 2008 - New Believers Missionary Baptist Church
The Sofa Company Brings Comfort to Pasadena Foster Care Charity
Having an uplifting and fun area where foster care children can visit with family and friends was important to Chad Connor, Pasadena Showroom Manager of The Sofa Company. Connor, a former foster care youth, understands what it feels like sitting on hard, steel chairs situated in dreary environments. - December 31, 2008 - Hillsides
Hillsides Nurses Team Up with Pasadena Health Department
Pasadena Public Health Department sent nurses to administer flu vaccines to children and youth living at Hillsides, a Pasadena foster care children’s charity. - December 31, 2008 - Hillsides
Disney Store Inc. Helps San Gabriel Valley Charities at Holidays
The holidays are looking brighter for Hillsides, a foster care children’s charity, and several more San Gabriel Valley charities who have been touched by Disney Store Inc. in Pasadena. - December 31, 2008 - Hillsides
Registration Now Open for Second Annual Run for Young
Christ Episcopal Church (www.christchurchraleigh.org) has announced that registration is now open for the second annual Run for Young event, set for 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11 at Christ Episcopal Church, located at 120 E. Edenton St. Run for Young is an event to raise community awareness about the... - December 31, 2008 - Run for Young
IIMSAM Goodwill Ambassador Gets Man of the Year 2008 Award in Jordan
Dr. Naseer Shahir Homoud was felicitated recently in a glittering ceremony organized at Jerusalem International Hotel in Amman amongst packed auditorium with prominent personalities, intellectuals, scribes and his well- wishers among others. - December 31, 2008 - IIMSAM
Church Consulting Organization Announces Re-Imaging Services
New Church Specialties, a church consulting organization, launches a branding and marketing service for churches. - December 31, 2008 - New Church Specialties
End Malaria Awards 2008 Announced by Malaria Foundation International
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2008 “End Malaria Awards.” The “End Malaria Awards” serve to recognize many people and organizations who worked in 2007 to help the fight to End Malaria. The "End Malaria Awards” include over 50 award categories. Informative write-ups and website linkages can be found at the Malaria Foundation’s website, www.malaria.org, for all winners. - December 30, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Cancer Treatment Centers of America Joins in the Cause to Support Women
CTCA to Host Grand Opening of Goodyear Hospital Day Before Women’s Expo. - December 30, 2008 - Women's Expo
Trust for Architectural Easements Announces Sustainability and Historic Preservation Panel Series
The Trust for Architectural Easements announces a Sustainability and Historic Preservation panel series. The panels are titled "How Policy Influences Development," "How We Regulate Development," and "How We Finance Development." The first panel will be held on January 12th at 6:30 pm at the U.S. Green Building Council in Washington, D.C. (1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW) - December 30, 2008 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Peace CD of Original Songs Released by NH Women; “Let Peace Expand” CD a Powerful Peace Offering
A peace CD of 11 original songs written by composer and pianist Lisa Gail Murray and sung by vocalist Cynthia Schroer has been released. These two New Hampshire mothers teamed up to record the inspirational songs that explore the theme of peace – in the world and within the self. “Let Peace Expand,” available through their website www.LetPeaceExpand.com and www.CDBaby.com offers lyrical songs that uplift the heart. - December 30, 2008 - Let Peace Expand
Webinar Wednesdays Makes Career Coaching Affordable to All
Move Into Action has added Webinar Wednesdays to the life balance coaching services available. Participants have an affordable alternative to enhancing their nine life areas starting with the Employment Jump-Start Webinar. - December 30, 2008 - Move Into Action
DSO Clan Announces New World of Warcraft Division and ClanDSO Guild
DSO Founder Wicked Fate DSO will be leading the new division that enters into the PC arena of competitive gaming with the opening of this division and establishment of the ClanDSO Guild. - December 30, 2008 - DSO Gaming Clan LLC
Human Capital Management Technology Failing to Capitalize on Promises
Study: One-third of Companies Are Dissatisfied. - December 29, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
The QB Specialists Team Obtains Advanced QuickBooks® Certification
The QB Specialists announced today that its entire team of consultants has obtained their Advanced QuickBooks® ProAdvisor certification, a program designed to deepen the expertise of ProAdvisors who are already knowledgeable in QuickBooks® and distinguish these experts as highly proficient... - December 28, 2008 - The QB Specialists
DSO Clan in High Gear with New Gears of War 2 Division
Xbox Ambassador and Clan Founder to Lead Competitive Division of International Video Gaming Clan, Delta Special Ops (DSO Clan). - December 27, 2008 - DSO Gaming Clan LLC
Nubian Heritage Debut Gift Set to Benefit Tigerlily Foundation
Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily), a non-profit breast cancer foundation, is excited to be partnering with Sundial Creations - a creator and manufacturer of natural and organic health, beauty and personal care solutions - to offer the exclusive Nubian Heritage Organics Goat’s Milk & Chai gift set to benefit women affected by breast cancer. - December 26, 2008 - Tigerlily Foundation
New Human Rights Educational Film Launched at the Concert for Human Rights in Brussels
“60 years after, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights cannot be just a luxury neither a mere auspice,” denounce President of LAW Legal Aid Worldwide. - December 26, 2008 - European Foundation for Human Rights and Tolerance
Bahiyah Shabazz "Stillwaters" Challenge Readers
Bahiyah Shabazz inspire others to have self empowerment. Shabazz encourages her audience to uphold the strengths without concealing the weaknessess. - December 25, 2008 - Shabazz Management Group llc
Vietnam Wall - The Wall That Heals
“The Wall That Heals”, a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will bring the message of The Wall home to Cherry Hill from April 16th to April 19th, 2009. The exhibition will feature the dramatic replica – stretching nearly 250 feet in total... - December 25, 2008 - American Legion Post 372 of Cherry Hill, NJ
The Medical Tourism Association Announces Its First Release of Educational Videos Which Consist of Interviews from the World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress
The Medical Tourism Association announces its first release of educational videos which consist of interviews from the Medical Tourism Association’s annual conference World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress. The conference took place in September 2008 with 850 attendees, 53... - December 25, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on Making the Most of TARP Funds: Practical Recommendations for Your Bank
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on Making the most of TARP funds: Practical recommendations for your bank. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET... - December 25, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Joe Neff, National Managing Director, RSM McGladrey to Speak at KC’s Event on FIN 48: State & Local Tax Issues on 3/12/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Joe Neff, National Managing Director of RSM McGladrey’s State and Local Tax Practice will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “FIN 48 for Public Companies:... - December 25, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Jeane A. Thomas, Partner, Chair, E-Discovery and Information Management Group, Crowell & Moring to Speak at KC’s Event on Strategic E-Discovery on 1/28/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Jeane A. Thomas, Partner, Chair, E-Discovery and Information Management Group, Crowell & Moring will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Strategic E-Discovery:... - December 25, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Kenneth B Leissler, Managing Director, Electronic Discovery Practice, LECG, LLC to Speak at KC’s Event on Strategic E-Discovery on 2/9/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Kenneth B Leissler, Managing Director, Electronic Discovery Practice of LECG, LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Strategic E-Discovery: Taking Steps to... - December 25, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
5th International Scientific and Practical Conference "Emergency Situations: Prevention and Elimination" Will be Held in Minsk, Belarus
5th International Scientific and Practical conference "Emergency Situations: Prevention and Elimination" will be held on July 8-10th, 2009 in Minsk, Belarus, Minsk Concert Hall. The conference is initiated by the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus and supported... - December 25, 2008 - RIFS (Research Institute of Fire Safety & Emergencies), Belarus
Web Site Unveiled for 2009 A Toast to the Triangle™
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the launch of the 24th annual A Toast to the Triangle™ Web site at www.atoasttothetriangle.org. The fundraising event offers guests samples from more than 40 of the area’s finest... - December 25, 2008 - A Toast To The Triangle
New Site Offers Homeowners a Clearinghouse of Green Remodeling Information
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), announces the launch of a new website dedicated to green remodeling, www.greenremodeling.org. Greenremodeling.org is designed to be a clearinghouse of information on green remodeling for both homeowners and trades people. Since the... - December 25, 2008 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
American Sleep Apnea Association Calls for Assistance in Combat of Financial Crisis
Organization for sleep apnea awareness aims to meet challenges of future endeavors. - December 25, 2008 - American Sleep Apnea Association
Exercise Fundraiser Raises Money for Third Habitat Women Build Program
Women Build volunteers are gearing up for a unique fundraiser, “Curves Circuit Challenge” to be held at participating Curves locations in Moore County for the month of January. Similar to a walk-a-thon, women will collect pledges for the number of circuits they complete for the entire... - December 25, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Tech Collective Receives Robotics Grant from the Champlin Foundations
$16,000+ grant to purchase FIRST Robotics Tech Challenge kits for local area high schools and career and tech centers. - December 25, 2008 - Tech Collective
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Celebrates “Council of the Year Award” from National Minority Supplier Development Council
The Council's 35th Anniversary Gala Honored Bank of America and Con Edison with Top Corporation Awards for Minority Business Development. - December 24, 2008 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Hilton Promoted to Senior Vice President
Kevin J. Hilton has been promoted to the position of senior vice president, representing The Association of Union Constructors and the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, effective Nov. 1. - December 24, 2008 - The Association of Union Constructors
Creasap Named Director of Safety and Health
The Association of Union Constructors welcomed Wayne Creasap as its new director of safety and health effective Dec. 8. "We're pleased to introduce Wayne Creasap, a well-established member of the construction community, as our new director of safety and health, TAUC Chief Executive Officer... - December 24, 2008 - The Association of Union Constructors
Connecticut BBB Issues Cold Weather Checklist
How to save money during winter months. - December 24, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
New Research Shows That Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) Are Causing Leaks in the Lining of the Stomach
The research group of Dr. James Michael Mullin, Professor at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR), recently co-authored two papers that describe how proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been shown to compromise upper gastrointestinal (GI) barrier function. These studies provide new information about an unexpected potentially harmful side effect of taking PPIs. - December 24, 2008 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Paul R. DeMuro, Partner of Latham & Watkins 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 Paul R. DeMuro, Partner, of Latham & Watkins LLp will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Healthcare Finance Update 2009: How to Cope With Bad Debt, Shrinking... - December 24, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on Healthcare Finance Update 2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on Healthcare Finance Update 2009: How to Cope With Bad Debt, Shrinking Charity & Reimbursement Level,and Expense Management. This two-hour event is scheduled on... - December 24, 2008 - The Knowledge Group