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PerformTech Announces Launch of Radio Spots on WTOP
Announcing PerformTech's first radio ad campaign debuting today on WTOP (FM103.5). PerformTech is a small, local, women- owned company that has proven itself more than capable to compete against the myriad of large contractors for effective and innovative training solutions. - August 20, 2008 - PerformTech Inc
Organizations Are Failing to Create Trust Internally
Senior Management Credibility Seen as a Problem in a Quarter of Companies. - August 20, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough Hosts 'The Beginning of The End of Lupus' Fundraiser in Vancouver, Canada
Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough will host The Beginning of The End of Lupus fundraiser, in support of his Dorough Lupus Foundation (DLF), on September 3, 2008 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. - August 20, 2008 - DLF Canada
Speaking of Women’s Health Names Morning Keynote Speaker
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and CEO of Aesthetic and Medical Practices, LLC (www.aestheticmedicalpro.com), has announced that Cammy Dierking, an acclaimed news anchor and motivational speaker, will be the morning... - August 20, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
National CREW Network Board Member Addresses Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW)
Jill Wells Heath, president of Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) (www.tcrew.org), an organization which provides a forum for fostering relationships among commercial real estate women professionals in the Triangle market, has announced that Kristen Pleasants, vice president and... - August 20, 2008 - Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women
Quest for Antarctica
Quest for Antarctica—A Journey of Wonder and Discovery Noted educator publishes story of how Antarctic exploration leads to challenging us to be more inquisitive at home, in schools and in our civic lives. “John Barell’s book is a rich and ripping read that will not only... - August 20, 2008 - More Curious Minds
Florida's First-Ever 24-Hour Dog Adoptathon Begins Friday, Aug. 22 at 6:00 p.m. in Tampa
Hillsborough County Commissioner Rose Ferlita, an avid supporter of animal rescue, will use bolt cutters to “break the chain,” marking the start of Tampa's inaugural dog adoption marathon on Friday, Aug. 22 at 6:00 p.m. The Adoptathon is a first-of-its-kind event for Florida. Breaking the metal chain link to kick-off the event is symbolic of the Adoptathon partnership’s heavy task of breaking the chain of irresponsible pet ownership, a primary cause of most animal abuse and neglect. - August 19, 2008 - Adoptathon.org
Riverside (CA) Humane Society’s Comedy Night Sept. 12 Features Nationally Known Comedians Robert G. Lee and Carlos Oscar
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 11th Annual Comedy Night fundraiser on Sept. 12 features comedians Robert G. Lee and Carlos Oscar. KOLA 99.9 FM’s Cindy Davis is the evening’s MC. The event includes a no-host reception, silent auction and raffle for a luxury 7-night Mexican Riviera cruise valued at $2040. Comedy Night tickets are $50 per person; reservations required. Proceeds benefit the center’s homeless cats and dogs. - August 19, 2008 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Highlands Square's 32 Women-Owned Businesses to Welcome Lifetime Network's "Every Woman Counts" Tour During Democratic National Convention
Unconventional Fare in Highlands Square Days to Include Free Shuttle, Merchant Specials, Art Displays, and Focus on Women's Voices. - August 18, 2008 - Highlands Merchant Association
International Players Tour Announces Launch of Arizona District with Cliff Porter as Arizona State Director
Porter, a passionate golfer and retired business executive, will announce schedule in coming weeks, commencing in September. - August 18, 2008 - International Players Tour
International Players Tour Announces Robert E. Parmenter as Chief Financial Officer
Parmenter, former Vice President and Treasurer of Eaton Corporation, adds significant corporate financial experience and leadership to IPT Executive Team. - August 17, 2008 - International Players Tour
Buffer Seeks Votes on September 9 for San Pedro Council
Ray Buffer, seeks to fill one of 5 open seats on the Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council. Voting takes place September 9, and Buffer is a write-in candidate. - August 17, 2008 - Campaign To Elect Ray Buffer
Asha for Education's 11th Annual Work an Hour (WAH) Online Campaign Raises $40K
In sixty-one years of Indian independence, India has made significant strides in economy, infrastructure, health care, etc., yet the availability of basic education to the poor always has been a challenge. Asha for Education is targeting raising funds of $200K towards education projects in rural India. - August 17, 2008 - Asha for Education
Canadian Association of Telecom Dealers Comes Together
Telecom Dealers in Canada band together to form the Canadian Association of Telecom Dealers, CATD. - August 17, 2008 - Canadian Association of Telecom Dealers
Precious Memories Monuments Launches New Business
Precious Memories Monuments has recently launched the website for their new home-business. The elegant tone for this site is set with the logo design they got from LogoBee. - August 17, 2008 - LogoBee Logo Design
Georgia: Embattled Town of Gori Receiving Aid After Being Cut Off for Days
Civilians remaining in Gori face “dire conditions,” World Vision warns · Safe access for aid workers into conflict zone still a challenge · Children, families across region endure horrors of war: “Nobody could even bury [our neighbors] because we were afraid for our lives.” - August 17, 2008 - World Vision US
National Alliance of Professional Speakers Announced
A new alliance of top national speakers, Speaker Pro Bureau, was given a dramatic introduction at the recent Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance Expo in Houston. Over 2,000 corporate and women business owner attendees got the first look at the new alliance which will help meeting planners... - August 16, 2008 - Speaker Pro Bureau
Senator Ken Salazar Endorses Jason Bane for Jeffco Commissioner
U.S. Senator Ken Salazar has endorsed Jason Bane for Jefferson County (Colo.) Commissioner, calling Bane "among a new generation of leaders in Colorado." - August 16, 2008 - Elect Jason Bane
Champions Empowered to Prosper and Annual UK Conference 2008
The International Gathering of Champions is an annual Conference hosted by Kingsway International Christian Centre. Lead by Senior Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, the week long conference is held at the end of August and draws more then 180,000 delegates from here in the UK and abroad. The conference attracts invited speakers from around the world, including the USA, Europe and Southern and West Africa. - August 16, 2008 - Kingsway International Christian Centre
Secretary of State Elaine Marshall Recognizes North Carolina’s First Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Event
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine Marshall has issued a Capitol Citation to honor North Carolina’s first Make Mine a Million $ Business™... - August 16, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Washington Mystics Support Breast Cancer Charity Event Supporting Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer
The Washington Mystics will be attending Tigerlily Foundation's Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction event on August 28, 2008 to support young women affected by breast cancer. - August 15, 2008 - Tigerlily Foundation
Shark Research Institute Presents Awards to Marine Conservationists
The Shark Research Institute (SRI) presented two awards to outstanding marine conservationists in Manila, Philippines. Underwater photographer Michael Aw was awarded the prestigious 2008 Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Award by SRI president Stan Waterman. The award, sponsored by Rolex, honors... - August 15, 2008 - Shark Research Institute
Anderson Township Thrift Store Announces ‘Dog Days of August’ Promotion
The Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift Holding Event to Benefit Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary. - August 15, 2008 - Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift
Saint Louis Science Center Named to Parents Magazine List of 10 Best Science Centers for Families
The Saint Louis Science Center has been named one of the 10 Best Science Centers for Families by Parents magazine, ranking ahead of similar institutions in Los Angeles, New York and Philadelphia. The article recognizes the Center’s Discovery Room, its Children's Gallery Guide and the Science Goes Splat demonstration, “a show where balls, water balloons, and even pumpkins are tossed out a third-floor window -- and the audience gets to guess which one will fall the fastest.” - August 15, 2008 - Saint Louis Science Center
David Medine, Partner, WilmerHale to Speak at KC’s Event on “Understanding Regulation S-P Privacy of Consumer Financial Information Live Webinar” on 11/19/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that David Medine, the Partner from Regulatory and Government Affairs Department of WilmerHale will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled “Understanding Regulation S-P... - August 15, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Julianne Inozemcev, Partner, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on “Understanding Regulation S-P Privacy of Consumer Financial Info Live Webinar” on 11/19/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Julianne Inozemcev, the Partner from Financial Services Office of WilmerHale will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled “Understanding Regulation S-P Privacy of Consumer... - August 15, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Morgellons Mystery Fiber Disease Improves with Earth Water Extraction Baths (www.earthwaterbaths.com)
Epidemic world-wide spread of Morgellons Syndrome with "creeping-crawling" sensations and fiber-producing skin lesions led Healing Research Institute to develop Morgellons treatments to extract toxins and foreign material. Using earth water baths(www.earthwaterbaths.com) dramatic relief of symptoms occurs even after the first bath. - August 14, 2008 - Earth Water Baths, Inc.
Savem, LLC Introduces Inventive New Child Safety Tool, Called Plugeez™ That Claims to Minimize Shock Risk and the Difficult Removal of Protector Outlet Plugs
Savem, LLC a Troy, MO based company, claims to have come up with a new inventive device to assist parents and caretakers to remedy the problem of missing and sometimes difficult protector plugs over electrical outlets, by lessening the hardship of removal, and securing the plug near the outlet. - August 14, 2008 - Savem LLC
Hermosa Beach Soccer Club Alumni Passes; JT Minami Memorial Soccer Match Announced
The Hermosa Beach Soccer Club today regretfully announced the passing of Jaret Toshiro “JT” Minami, a former HBSC player and star player and scholar at Cal State Dominguez Hills. - August 14, 2008 - Hermosa Beach Soccer Club
There's No Place Like AlopeciaWorld.NET
Alopecia does not define great people. Rather, great people define alopecia, as Cheryl Carvery and other members of Alopecia World demonstrate each and every day. - August 13, 2008 - AlopeciaWorld.NET
TechBiz Connection Presents Panel Discussion on Business Success Factors
TechBiz Connection will host a distinguished panel of business leaders and innovators who will discuss how to implement well-conceived plans and programs at its monthly forum on Wednesday, August 20 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at TechSpace on 65 Enterprise in Aliso Viejo, Calif. - August 13, 2008 - TechBiz Connection
Two-Thirds of Companies Are Not Prepared for Sudden Loss of Leadership
Lack of succession planning is more acute in small-to-medium sized organizations. - August 13, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Wake Yo Game Up
A nonprofit organization that produces events to mobilize the Hip Hop Community. - August 13, 2008 - Town Business Network
Open Health Tools Accepts Major Code Donation from California Healthcare Foundation
CollabNet providing world-class development environment and Palamida securing against open source software vulnerabilities. - August 13, 2008 - Open Health Tools
Better Business Bureau Offers Tips for Job Seekers
Tight job market demands verifying the reputation of employment career counseling and job placement services. - August 13, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Globalsave.org: Save Nature Now - Before It's Too Late
Support Vital Efforts to Protect Endangered Wildlife and Threatened Habitats - August 12, 2008 - GlobalSave
Jay Bakker Popularity Growing
Impending Visit to N.C. May Draw National Attention - August 12, 2008 - St. John's MCC
2008 GOYA National Black Bean Eating Championship at Central Islip Islandia Festival
“2008 GOYA national black bean eating championship,” sanctioned by “A.I.C.E.” association of International competitive eaters – “under Picnic style rules!” It will be a great fun filled entertaining spectacle for all to enjoy. Proudly Central Islip has been chosen as the home hosting community for the GOYA national black bean eating championships, qualifiers from around the nation will converge on Central Islip. - August 12, 2008 - Central Islip Islandia Chamber of Commerce
Birmingham, England: 2009 International Rotary Convention Fundraising Cruise to the British Isles
The Rotary fundraising cruise to the British Isles will feature 12-nights, 9 ports, and unveil the most breathtaking landscapes this part of the world has to offer. - August 11, 2008 - Genie Fellmer, CruiseOne Englewood
Jay Bakker Speaking in North Carolina
Sharing the Message of God’s Grace and Love for the Gay Community - August 11, 2008 - St. John's MCC
2008 Jerome Sacks Award for Cross-Disciplinary Research Presented to John Rice
John Rice, Professor and Chair of the Department of Statistics at the University of California Berkeley, is the recipient of the 2008 Jerome Sacks Award for Cross-Disciplinary Research. The award was presented to Rice at a NISS reception held August 4 at the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) in Denver, Colorado. - August 11, 2008 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
International Players Tour Announces MelanSol as “Preferred Sunscreen”
IPT Membership to benefit from radically new All Natural Antioxidant formula. - August 11, 2008 - International Players Tour
International Players Tour Announces Mark Williams as New District Director, State of Georgia
Williams, a 17 year veteran PGA Professional in Georgia, will step in immediately and continue the IPT Georgia schedule on August 23, 2008. - August 11, 2008 - International Players Tour
Virtual Assistants Flock to Participate in the 2008 Virtual Assistant Industry Survey
Frustrated by inaccurate media portrayals and industry outsiders miseducating their marketplace, Virtual Assistants head in droves to partake in the third annual Virtual Assistant Industry Survey. - August 11, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Old School Kettlebell Workout Promises New School Results
Strength coach and kettlebell instructor, Mike Mahler, reveals how an old school piece of equipment can help female athletes maximize their athletic potential through the explosive power of full body movements. - August 11, 2008 - Intenz Athletix, Inc
American Embassy Supports the End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign in Botswana
The Student Leaders Against Malaria (SLAM) partnership and End Malaria – Blue Ribbon campaigns led by Mr. Tommie Hamaluba, a computer technology teacher from the Gaborone Senior Secondary School (GSS) in Botswana and teacher Mr. Bill Meyers, from the Alexander Dawson School in Colorado, USA grow with the support of the Malaria Foundation International (MFI), the Botswana Ministry of Health, and the American Embassy. A Malaria Education Workshop kicks off their SLAM campaign to End Malaria - August 10, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
SJG Consumer Protection Inc. Launches www.touchstarwire.com
A consumer & Employee site dedicated to the issues encountered with Touchstar Software Inc. DBA Touchstar Inc. - August 10, 2008 - SJG Consumer Protection Inc
The Animal Rescue Site Creates IFAW Gift to Minimize Damage of Oil Spills
Visitors to The Animal Rescue Site can help support International Fund for Animal Welfare's oil spill clean-up work by purchasing a Gift That Gives More™. Each $25 “Rescue Birds and Animals After an Oil Spill” Gift adds to IFAW’s emergency fund and enables the organization to respond to the next oil spill wherever and whenever it occurs. - August 10, 2008 - GreaterGood
Community Partnerships and Verizon Foundation Launch Summer Scholarship Program for Children with Disabilities
Community Partnerships, Inc. (CPI) today announced a new scholarship program for preschool children with developmental disabilities. Funded by the Verizon Foundation, CPI’s Summer Scholarship program provides free Early Intervention therapies for financially-needy children. “CPI has... - August 10, 2008 - Community Partnerships, Inc.
Robert A. Skitol, Senior Partner, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Director, AAI to Speak at KC’s Event on New Antitrust & Competition Policy Guidelines on 10/30/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Robert A. Skitol, Senior Partner of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP and Director of American Antitrust Institute will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “New Antitrust & Competition Policy Guidelines.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on October 30, 2008, Thursday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. - August 10, 2008 - The Knowledge Group