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Medical Tourism Association Announces 1st Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism Congress – April 26-28th, 2009

The Medical Tourism Association and Monterrey Healthcare City have partnered together to create the 1st ever Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Conference for Latin America, which will take place April 26-28th, 2009 in Monterrey, Mexico. - February 14, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

XRF Lead Testing in Naperville, IL on March 8, 2009 to Benefit Northern Illinois Food Bank Kids Backpack Program

In response to recently enacted CPSIA legislation, XRF lead testing will be available to the public for one day only at From My Room, a consignment store in Naperville, IL Date is set for Sunday March 8. Proceeds to benefit Northern Illinois Food Bank Kids Backpack Program. - February 14, 2009 - From My Room

Former Contestants for Miss America's Outstanding Teen Make It to the Top 36 on America Idol

Two former state titleholders continue on in their quest to become the American Idol. - February 14, 2009 - Miss America's Oustanding Teen

Nightwatch 2009 Internship Opportunities

The Nightwatch Program, a non-profit organization dedicated to community improvement and crime prevention announced 2009 internships at a press conference on Thursday morning at its New York headquarters. "An internship is a great way to 'test drive' a career path, and gain... - February 14, 2009 - The Nightwatch Program

Private Main Line School Announces AP Scholars

More than half of Devon Preparatory School’s senior class has been named AP Scholar by the College Board. Thirteen of these young men were named AP Scholar with Distinction, 12 were named AP Scholar with Honor and five were named AP Scholar. All thirty students hail from the five county... - February 14, 2009 - Devon Preparatory School

NAFA's CAFM Program Approved by the US Department of Veterans Affairs

NAFA's CAFM program has been approved by the US Department of Veterans Affairs offering members of the military the opportunity to gain the fleet industry's highest certification. - February 14, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Berkeley Junior Wins $5,000 Study Abroad Scholarship

UC Berkeley student Andrew Adelman applied for the scholarship given by The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. He is spending the spring semester in Amman. - February 14, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Special Education and the Law

New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome is hosting a free presentation on February 25. - February 14, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Out4Immigration Hopeful About Reintroduction of Uniting American Families Act (UAFA)

Bills in House and Senate Call for End to Immigration Discrimination against Same-Sex Binational Couples in United States. - February 14, 2009 - Out4Immigration

LatPro to Host Chicago Diversity Job Fair Event on March 19

The second installment of LatPro’s National Diversity Job Fair Series will visit the Lakeview Terrace at Chicago’s Navy Pier. - February 13, 2009 - LatPro Inc.

NEMEA as Sponsor for The Knowledge Congress’ Web Event on “The Red Flag Rule: Post Implementation Issues”

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory-focused webcasts, announced today that NEMEA will be a sponsor at its upcoming live webcast titled “The Red Flag Rule: Post Implementation Issues.” This two-hour event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2009, from noon to 2:00 p.m. EST. - February 13, 2009 - The Knowledge Group

Dorian Cougias, a NEMEA Fellow, to Speak March 25, 2009, at The Knowledge Congress’ Web Event on “The Red Flag Rule: Post Implementation Issues”

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory-focused webcasts, announced today that Dorian Cougias, a NEMEA Fellow, will speak at the upcoming webcast titled “The Red Flag Rule: Post Implementation Issues”. This two-hour event is scheduled for Wednesday,March 25, 2009, from noon to 2:00 p.m. EST. - February 13, 2009 - The Knowledge Group

Peter McLaughlin, Senior Counsel, Foley & Lardner LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on National Security Investigations Disclosure Requests on 4/29/2009

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Peter McLaughlin, Senior Counsel of Foley & Lardner LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “National Security Investigations Disclosure Requests and Your... - February 13, 2009 - The Knowledge Group

Polish Media Seek UK "Ekspert" Advice on Branding a Country

During coffee break at a recent Marketing Masterclass UK marketing “ekspert”, Stefan Drew was surprised by a telephone call seeking his advice. The call was from Poland where a reporter wished to interview him about how countries like Poland, Namibia and China can brand... - February 13, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates

A "Pyrolysis Forum" to the "16th European Conference on Tyre Recycling"

Tyre Recycling and New Technologies to the “16th European Conference on Tyre Recycling” by ETRA (European Tyre Recycling Association) - Brussels, 25 - 27 March 2009 - February 13, 2009 - European Tyre Recycling Association

John W. Nick Foundation, a Male Breast Cancer Foundation is Hosting an Online Auction to Help Offset Loss of Donors

In this recession every industry is hurting. Charities are no exception. Please check out their auction and support a good cause. - February 13, 2009 - John W. Nick Foundation

GreaterGood Network’s Web Traffic Increases, Five Million Visitors “Click Here to Give” Each Month

The GreaterGood Network “Click to Give” websites experienced a significant increase in web traffic during the last half of 2008, enabling larger donations than ever before to charities devoted to improving the health and well-being of people, animals, and the planet. According to... - February 13, 2009 - GreaterGood

Annual Calendar Photo Contest Call for Entries

Stop Pet Overpopulation Together (SPOT) is hosting its 4th Annual Pet Photo Contest in search of 100 cats and dogs for the 2010 calendar. - February 13, 2009 - Stop Pet Overpopulation Together

Local Business Women's Network Ignites Hope in Dismal Economic Crisis

Dinner With Friends Women’s Network offers creative marketing solutions and effective networking to help businesses thrive in an economic down turn. - February 13, 2009 - Dinner With Friends Women's Network

The Founders Fund, Inc. Holds Scholarship Breakfast with Collier County High School Guidance Counselors

The Founders Fund, Inc. held its annual High School Counselor breakfast on Wednesday, Feb. 4th at the Club at Pelican Bay. The annual event was attended by a majority of Collier County High Schools and was aimed at gathering information about the number of anticipated graduates at each school, a... - February 13, 2009 - The Founders Fund, Inc.

UMD Professor Wins Inspire Integrity Awards

UMD Professor John Pease will receive a $3,000 stipend and $2,000 donation to the University of Maryland's scholarship fund. - February 13, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

FIU Professor is Runner-up for Inspire Integrity Awards

Florida International University Faculty Fellow John Bailly will receive a $1,000 stipend and a $1,000 donation to his university's scholarship fund. - February 13, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

CLM Announces Advisory Board Changes

The Council on Litigation Management (CLM) has announced that Domenick DiCicco, SVP, Chief Legal Officer for Zurich North America and Helen Gillcrist, Vice President and Manager of Enterprise Legal Services of Liberty Mutual have agreed to serve as the Council’s Advisory Board Chairman and... - February 13, 2009 - Council on Litigation Management

Colorado BioScience Association and Four Area Economic Development Groups Tout Colorado’s Strengths to the Medical Device Industry at MD&M West in Anaheim

For three days, representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association -- along with four of the state’s economic development entities -- will be showcasing Colorado’s vast medical device sector at the 25th annual Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West Expo. The... - February 12, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association

New Web Site for Small Business Owners is a Resource to Help End Marketing Frustration and Attract More Great Clients Consistently

Marketing should not be such a struggle for small business owners and independent professionals. You can get great marketing results and attract more the of the clients you want. That's what the Marketing Action Club is all about helping you do. - February 12, 2009 - Marketing Action Club

Medical Tourism Association Partners with Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters

The Medical Tourism Association (MTA) and Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters (LAAHU) partnered in the area of Medical Tourism to present Medical Tourism as a viable solution to the healthcare crisis in California and the US, during the LAAHU annual conference which takes place May 19-20... - February 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

The Dover Economic Development Committee Moves Ahead with Planning and Promotion of Trails in Dover, VT

The Dover Economic Development Committee in the Mount Snow region of Southern Vermont produces the Crosstown hiking trail map and is working on developing a number of trails in Dover. - February 12, 2009 - Dover Economic Development Committee

Wind Haven Announces New Green Initiatives

Wind Haven Horse Rescue is partnering with NCS Power to test and develop cutting-edge, energy-efficient projects using clean technology. - February 12, 2009 - Wind Haven Horse Rescue

Medical Tourism Association's Medical Tourism Magazine to Feature United Arab Emirates – UAE

The Medical Tourism Association has entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Health of the United Arab Emirates to do a special edition of the Medical Tourism Magazine dedicated to the United Arab Emirates. - February 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

A Toast to the Triangle Announces Signature Raffle Prizes for March 8th Fundraiser Event

Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities (www.tammylynncenter.org), has announced the 2009 A Toast to the Triangle raffle prizes. This year’s signature raffle prizes showcase Norwegian Cruise Lines, the Carolina Hurricanes, Synergy Spa, and... - February 12, 2009 - A Toast To The Triangle

Robert Cipriano Accepts Appointment to Board of Directors

American Foundation for Children with AIDS (“AFCA”) announced today the appointment of Robert Cipriano to the Board of Directors. Mr. Cipriano and AFCA have been exploring the many opportunities to expand AFCA’s work and impact throughout the continent of Africa over the past year. - February 12, 2009 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS

Independence Visitor Center Announces President Obama Day in Celebration of Black History Month

The Independence Visitor Center invites students to submit a video of their recitation of any of the famous speeches the President delivered during the course of his campaign. - February 12, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center

Gwen Ifill Book Reveal and Signing, The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama at the Independence Visitor Center

On Saturday, February 28, 2009, from 5 pm to 7 pm Gwen Ifill, Moderator and Managing Editor of “Washington Week”, will give a brief book reading and discussion of her newly-released book, followed by a book signing in Independence Ballroom at the Independence Visitor Center (6th &... - February 12, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center

Risk Insurance and Reinsurance Solutions Joins Advisor Nation as a Network Provider

Advisor Nation is pleased to welcome Risk insurance as a new Provider on its online business network for insurance and securities professionals. - February 12, 2009 - Advisor Nation

Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Sustainability and Historic Preservation Thought Leader Series

Experts to discuss how we regulate development to create a future that is environmentally, financially and socially sustainable. Panel Moderator: Rebecca Flora, Senior Vice President of Education and Research at the U.S. Green Building Council. Panelists: Chris Leinberger, Martine Combal, Chris Zimmerman. - February 12, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements

Action Party of Morton Grove Hosts "Open House" at Election Headquarters

The Morton Grove Action Party cordially invites all Morton Grove residents to an Open House at its election headquarters, located at 6005 W. Dempster, Morton Grove, on Wednesday, February 18, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Come out to meet the Action Party candidates for the April 7, 2009 municipal... - February 12, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove

Witness the Life and Journey of Harriet Tubman Come to Life at the Independence Visitor Center

On Friday, February 20th, 2009, join Independence Visitor Center as the story and legacy of Harriet Tubman is brought to life. Meet the famous conductor of the Underground Railroad, known for making 19 trips in order to bring slaves to freedom. Listen to the storyteller describe the pursuits of... - February 12, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center

The Medical Tourism Association Partners with Jordan Hospital to Hold the 1st Jordan International Medical Tourism Congress

The Medical Tourism Association in partnership with Jordan Hospital held the 1st Jordanian Medical Tourism conference from Jan 30 to Feb 2nd, 2009 in Amman Jordan at the Jordan Hospital. Abdalla Bashir, Director of Jordan Hospital organized the event. The event featured over 100 participants from... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

Goodwill to Break Ground on LaBelle Apartment Complex: "Palmetto Ranch" Will Provide 14 Units for People with Physical Disabilities

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. is preparing to break ground on what will be its 13th housing complex, and first in Hendry County. - February 11, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.

Business Leads Group: Free Sales-Leads Group Meets in Las Vegas

BLG members meet weekly at Mimi's Café in Summerlin not only to exchange qualified leads, but they work diligently to build solid business relationships, develop strong presentation skills and become proficient networkers. Only one representative of any given profession is accepted into their organization and members are chosen for their occupational expertise. - February 11, 2009 - Business Leads Group

North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue, U.s. Senators to Speak at CED’s Biotech 2009

Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the speakers for the Biotech 2009 conference, scheduled for Monday, Feb. - February 11, 2009 - CED

Medical Tourism Association Holds 1st Medical Tourism Conference in Israel

The Medical Tourism Association in partnership with ISI Scientific held the 1st Medical Tourism Conference in Israel on January 22nd, 2009 in Tel Aviv. The 1 day free conference focused on Medical Tourism opportunities for the country of Israel. The event featured over 60 participants from the top... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

Medical Tourism Association “Familiarization Tour” in El Salvador

The Medical Tourism Association has coordinated a “Fam” Familiarization Tour in conjunction with Export Salud to bring medical tourism facilitators to El Salvador. The Fam Tour for medical tourism will take place February 9 – 13, 2009. The attendees will perform site visits to El... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

Reform Institute Expands Advisory Committee to Help Guide Bold Agenda

Non-Partisan Think Tank Will Tackle Critical National Issues in 2009 with the Help of Lance Bultena, Partner Hogan & Hartson, LLP; Bob Martin, Partner (Retired), Accenture, LLP; and Scott Greiper, President, Secure Strategy Group. - February 11, 2009 - Reform Institute

Paper Reveals Potential New Treatment for Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women and has the highest mortality rate for gynecologic cancers because it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage. New effective therapies for the treatment of advanced stage ovarian cancer are urgently needed. A paper published February 9,... - February 11, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research

Art Project at Rutgers University in Newark Provides Unlikely Partners with a New Understanding of Self-Inflicted Violence

University, Federal Government, and Nonprofit Collaborate in Cutting Edge Cross-Learning Project adds new and deeper depth to understanding of self-injury and trauma. - February 11, 2009 - Witness Justice

Rihanna Assault Calls Attention to Violence Against Women

The recent arrest of R&B star Chris Brown, who reportedly assaulted and threatened singer Rihanna, has brought the issue of violence against women into the public spotlight again. "The sad reality is that domestic violence and dating violence happen every day, even among young teens, and the impact is both far-reaching and under-reported," said Gandy. - February 11, 2009 - National Organization for Women

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