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Annual Industry Awards Winners Announced by New Jersey Builders Association
The New Jersey Builders Association is pleased to announce its annual Industry Award winners honoring professionals who have made outstanding contributions to the housing industry in New Jersey. The awards will be presented on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at the Atlantic City Convention Center at 11:30 a.m. during the NJBA Annual Industry Awards Luncheon featuring entertainment by The Second City Improvisational Theatre Company. - April 02, 2008 - New Jersey Builders Association
Atlantic Builders Convention Garden of Inspiration Features a Tribute to a Visionary: Remembering Jirair S. Hovnanian
The New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) is adding a new exhibit to this year’s Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) to honor Jirair S.Hovnanian, the late founder of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons, Inc., and his lifelong support of the building industry. The display is open to all participants of... - April 02, 2008 - New Jersey Builders Association
Activity at Record High for Atlantic Builders Convention: Builder Olympics, Foundation for Housing Raffle & NJBA Master Sponsor Walk-A-Thon Planned
The 59th Annual Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) will host an array of exciting games, prizes and on-site activities during the three-day industry trade event being held at the Atlantic City Convention Center from April 16-18, 2008. The ABC is the Northeast’s largest building industry trade... - April 02, 2008 - New Jersey Builders Association
Lewnes Named First National Master Naturalist
Take your knowledge of wildlife and wildlife to a higher professional level by enrolling in WindStar Wildlife Institute's homestudy courses. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, more than 66 million people 16 years old and older—31 percent of all Americans—feed, photograph and observe wildlife in 2001 and spent $40 billion on these activities. - April 01, 2008 - WindStar Wildlife Institute
Consumers Complain to BBB About Tax Preparers
One third of complaints involve mistakes and resulting fines. - April 01, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
NAMWOLF Announces Lehman Brothers as Financial Contributor
The National Association of Minority & Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) announced today that Lehman Brothers has become a Financial Contributor. - April 01, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Diversity Alliance for Science Conference Registration Opens
Diversity Alliance for Science, Inc. (DA4S) (www.diversityallianceforscience.com) has announced that registration is now open for its inaugural networking conference and expo on May 19-20 at the Westin Governors Morris in Morristown, N.J. Business owners who plan on attending the conference, which... - April 01, 2008 - Diversity Alliance For Science, Inc.
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Networking – How to Get Out There and Drive Business to You
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Raeus Cannon. - April 01, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
The 13th Annual Bakersfield Gathering and Games
On Saturday, April 5th, 2008, the Kern County Scottish Society will hold its 13th Annual Bakersfield Gathering and Games at Stramler Park in Bakersfield, CA. Also known as the Bakersfield Scottish Games, this all-day cultural event can be enjoyed by the family. There's music, food, dancing, athletic events and Scottish clan history and dress. - April 01, 2008 - Kern County Scottish Society
Music Poll Aims to Raise Funds for the Removal of Plastic Bags from the Environment
A new internet music poll aims to collect the 'most moving music on the planet' as a method of raising funds for the removal of plastic bags in the environment. - April 01, 2008 - 24 Hours On Planet Earth
New Direct Marketing Networking Groups Launched Nationwide by National Mail Order Association (NMOA)
“Online Social Networking is all the rage, but business does not live by the net alone, face-to-face networking is still vital to business and career success, these new networking groups combine the old with the new for super networking,” says NMOA president John Schulte. - March 31, 2008 - National Mail Order Association
Tigerlily Foundation Partners with Cleavage Creek Cellars to Support Breast Cancer – Founder, Maimah Karmo, Cleavage Creek Model
Cleavage Creek winery and Tigerlily Foundation partner to promote breast cancer awareness, advocacy and survivorship. - March 30, 2008 - Tigerlily Foundation
Agilon Supports Fundraising & Advancement with New Smartphone Access for Development Officers – On The Go!
To support the growing number of professional fundraisers who spend large amount of time traveling to meet with prospects, Agilon has developed a Smartphone interface for its donor management software, ONE. The new interface gives donor and prospect managers access to key information about their prospects directly on their smart-enabled mobile phones. - March 30, 2008 - Agilon, LLC.
Oklahoma Baptist University Selects Agilon's ONE Fundraising Software for Its New Advancement Information Management System
The solution includes donor, prospect, and contribution management as well as Events, Scholarships, and Campaign Management along with the Constituent Connection online community and Rel@y email delivery system. - March 30, 2008 - Agilon, LLC.
NAAFA-LA's Fattitude Festival Celebrates All Sizes
A day of fashion, music, dancing & fun for all ages and sizes. Free Admission. - March 30, 2008 - Los Angeles Chapter of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance
2008 Thin Line Film Fest Seeks All Forms of Documentaries
Thin Line Film Fest 2008 announces its Call for Entries. This year's festival will be held September 24 - 28 in Denton, TX. Thin Line Film Fest is an international, documentary-inspired film festival embracing the fluid nature of the documentary and celebrating the films and filmmakers redefining the genre. Thin Line Film Fest is seeking any film that adheres to the "style" of documentary filmmaking; including traditional documentaries, “mockumentaries,” “docu-fictions,” and “docudramas.” - March 29, 2008 - Texas Filmmakers Corporation
Merck & Co., Inc. Named Keynote Sponsor for Diversity Alliance for Science’s Inaugural Conference
Diversity Alliance for Science, Inc. (DA4S) (www.diversityallianceforscience.com) has announced that Merck & Co., Inc. will serve as the keynote sponsor for its inaugural networking conference and expo scheduled for May 19-20 at the Westin Governors in Morristown, N.J. The two-day event will... - March 28, 2008 - Diversity Alliance For Science, Inc.
North Carolina Biotechnology Center Renames Faculty Recruitment Grant to Honor Dr. Oliver Smithies
The North Carolina Biotechnology Center (www.ncbiotech.org) has announced its Faculty Recruitment Grant has been renamed the Oliver Smithies Faculty Recruitment Grant in honor of Nobel Prize recipient, Dr. Oliver Smithies. The North Carolina Biotechnology Center created the Faculty Recruitment... - March 28, 2008 - North Carolina Biotechnology Center
First Data Corporation Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Identity Theft: Final Rules & the Impact on Financial Institutions & Creditors on May 7, 2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that First Data Corporation, a leader in electronic commerce and payment services named sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Identity Theft: Final Rules & the Impact on Financial Institutions and Creditors (The Red Flag Rule).” This 2-hour event is scheduled for May 7, 2008, Wednesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. - March 28, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
GetYourIdentityBack.com, LLC, Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress’ Event on Identity Theft: Final Rules & the Impact on Financial Institutions & Creditors on 05/07/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that GetYourIdentityBack.com, LLC, a national software company dedicated for identity theft will be a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Identity Theft: Final Rules & the Impact on Financial Institutions and Creditors (The Red Flag Rule).” This 2-hour event is scheduled for May 7, 2008, Wednesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. - March 28, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Deborah Katz, Sr. Counsel, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to Speak at KC’s Event on Identity Theft: The Red Flag Rule on 05/07/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Deborah Katz, Senior Counsel, Legislative and Regulatory Activities, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, U.S. Department of the Treasury will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ event entitled: “Identity Theft: Final Rules & the Impact on Financial Institutions and Creditors (The Red Flag Rule).” This 2-hour event is scheduled for 05/07/08, Wednesday, 1:00-2:00 PM EDT. - March 28, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
David R. Cohen, Partner, Co-Chair, E-Discovery Analysis & Technology Practice Group, K&L Gates to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Event on E-Discovery Scheduled on 04/24/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that David R. Cohen, Partner, Co-chair, e-Discovery Analysis & Technology (“e-DAT”) Practice Group of K&L Gates will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - March 28, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Catherine D. Meyer, Counsel, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Identity Theft (The Red Flag Rule) on 05/07/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Catherine D. Meyer, Counsel of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Identity Theft: Final Rules & the... - March 28, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
U-Penn Student Wins Exemplary Scholar Award
Jin Lee, a senior at the University of Pennsylvania, has received the Exemplary Scholar award, given by The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, an honor society. Lee is a senior at the College of University of Pennsylvania, double-majoring in biology and the biological basis of behavior. - March 28, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
The International Business Academy of Green Bay, WI is Co-Sponsoring an International Foodfest
In order to raise funds for scholarships and to support a volunteer trip to Cambodia, a fund raiser will be held in Green Bay on April 18th. - March 28, 2008 - Terry M. Taylor
California Homeschool Organizations Unite
A joint statement from the major homeschool groups in California. - March 28, 2008 - California Homeschool Network
Declutter Your Closets and Help Children’s Charity
Safe Harbor Child Access Centers announces the installation of clothing bins for unwanted clothing and shoes at the Sears on 640 Route 22 East in Scotch Plains/Watchung, and the A & P on 453 Valley Street in Maplewood. Donations may be deposited 24 hours a day. You can help support Safe Harbor... - March 28, 2008 - Safe Harbor Child Access Centers
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Announces the Launch of a Rebranding Campaign
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation announced today the launching of a re-branding campaign aimed at positioning the foundation on a national scale. The campaign includes a new logo that focuses on the tag line, “Symbol of the Cure®”, an all new website, which launches today, marketing... - March 28, 2008 - A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
Burma Democratic Concern
United Nations must enforce military Junta to honour the 1990 election result now, not another 2010 election in Burma. Burma Democratic Concern today called for United Nations to change their stand on Burma. - March 28, 2008 - Burma Democratic Concern
NARI Announces National Contractor of the Year Award Winners
The Evening of Excellence™, culminating with the Contractor of the Year (COTY) Awards ceremony, is commonly regarded as the premier event of the year throughout the remodeling industry. Contractors from seven regions nationwide vie for the awards on an annual basis. Most projects submitted for judging were an improvement or an addition to an existing structure, with the exception of one category, “Residential Exterior Specialty.” Otherwise, new construction projects were not eligible. - March 27, 2008 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
NAMWOLF Announces Bank of America as Financial Contributor
Bank of America becomes Financial Contributor of The National Association of Minority & Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF). - March 27, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Davidson County Adopts Resolution Opposing Private Ownership of the Yadkin River
Stanly County Commissioners announced today that they have received support from the Davidson County Board of Commissioners in the opposition of Alcoa’s request to obtain a 50-year license to control, govern and sustain ownership of water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest... - March 27, 2008 - Stanly County
Speaking of Women’s Health Announces Theme for 2008 Conference
Erika Mangum, co-chair of Speaking of Women’s Health (www.swhraleigh.com) and president of Iatria Spa, has announced the theme for the 2008 Speaking of Woman’s Health conference: “Discovering your Everyday Super Hero.” The theme, which encourages women to develop and... - March 27, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Gift Cards Can Plant Trees- Free; Using Gift Cards to Plant Trees Without Spending a Single Cent
With Earth Day less than a month away and all the growing worries about global warming, Gift Cards For Trees has come up with a new and unique way to make the world more green; planting trees with gift cards. The simple patent pending process begins by caring individuals mailing unwanted, unused,... - March 27, 2008 - Gift Cards For Trees
Babysitting Course to be Held at Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield on April 12th
In conjunction with EMS Academy of Marshfield, the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield will hold a babysitting course for children ages 11 to 17 years old on Saturday, April 12th, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. - March 27, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
Food for Faith Launches 1st Christian Dramatic TV Series on the Internet
Fine Church Girls is a new internet TV series launched on Easter Sunday. It blurs the lines between reality and fiction, and takes place in a real church with a real clergy family involved in the story lines, which are all entirely scripted. Join Teal, Spencer, Victoria, Blanca and the rest of the cast of Fine Church Girls as they help us to laugh, cry, pray and hope while convincing us through their adventures and misadventures that faith is worth it. - March 27, 2008 - Food for Faith Productions
Honeywell Becomes a Financial Contributor of NAMWOLF
The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is pleased to announce Honeywell International has become a Financial Contributor. - March 27, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
IFIS Launch Flexible Information Service for the Food Industry
Leading food science publisher IFIS (International Food Information Service) has launched a range of services specifically designed to meet the information needs of food corporations in a flexible and cost-effective way. - March 27, 2008 - IFIS
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Network Like a Superstar
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Jennifer Gniadecki of Non-Toxic Networking. - March 26, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Imagine A Change Paves the Way for Solving Public Issues: Nonprofit Sets Goal to Bring People, Businesses, and Government Together
Bringing people together has never been as easy or simple. - March 26, 2008 - Imagine A Change
MARC Aids Philly Spring Cleanup
The Major Artery Revitalization Committee (MARC) partners with the City of Philadelphia to assist in the citywide Philly Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 5. MARC pledged to clean Cottman Avenue - from State Road to Roosevelt Boulevard, including Russo Park - located at Cottman and Torresdale... - March 26, 2008 - Major Artery Revitalization Committee (MARC)
Spellings' "Differentiated Accountability" Plan Offers Too Little, Too Late
AFSA believes the proposal by Secretary Spellings fails to address the fundamental flaws of NCLB and recommends substantial changes to the law. - March 26, 2008 - American Federation of School Administrators
Jacksonville Church Sponsors Prom Gown Event
Southpoint Community Church is teaming up with a non-profit organization, Caitlin’s Closet, in hopes of distributing hundreds of prom gowns to girls involved with Girls Inc., Big Sisters of Northeast Florida, the Women’s Center of Jacksonville, and The Bridge of Northeast Florida on... - March 26, 2008 - Miss America's Outstanding Teen, Inc.
Jewelry Designer Introduces New Line of Sea Glass Jewelry
Francesca Fine Jewelry introduces their new line of breathtaking sea glass jewelry. - March 26, 2008 - Jewelry Sprout
First Gala Night at Chicago's Legendary Blackstone Hotel April 4, 2008
Following a lavish $128 million dollar renovation, Chicago's legendary Blackstone Hotel, newly restored to its original glory, is being celebrated with a roaring gala honoring philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus on Friday evening, April 4, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails, dinner, music, dancing, a... - March 25, 2008 - The Benjamin Marshall Society
Americans Sound Off to Improve the Quality of Nation’s Highways, Roadways
As part of an educational and advocacy campaign called “Pavements for Life” (www.pavements4life.com) motorists and taxpayers are being asked to speak out on the importance of safe, cost-effective, and environmentally-responsible choices for pavements used on America’s highways and... - March 25, 2008 - American Concrete Pavement Association
Dress for Success Comes to Raleigh/Durham, N.C. and Celebrates S.O.S - Send One Suit - Week
Dress for Success announces new Triangle location to help local, low-income women with business-appropriate clothing and professional development programs. The international organization is celebrating S.O.S. - Send One Suit - Week and is urging the community to donate one new or nearly new suit or professional attire. Donations can be dropped off at local dressbarn (www.dressbarn.com) locations from March 31-April 5, 2008. - March 25, 2008 - Dress for Success Triangle NC
The New You Internet Radio Show Welcomes Obesity Action Coalition’s Joseph Nadglowski, Jr. to Discuss 2008 Walk From Obesity - Walk on the Capitol
This year's Walk From Obesity - Walk on the Capitol is a history-making event designed to raise awareness of the rising epidemic of obesity. Joseph Nadglowski, Jr., executive director of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Foundation, discusses the details on "The New You" Internet Radio Show. - March 25, 2008 - The New You Radio Show
OMFICA - Incubator for Conceptually New Generation of Search Engines is Launched
OMFICA, a web-based non-profit organization, has developed a totally new web crawling technology based on combination of open source programming, human input based standardized web content description language and open democratic / electoral administrative structure. OMFICA declares its mission as setting-up an instrument to provide equal opportunities and promote fair and competitive web search and search relevant services market. - March 25, 2008 - OMFICA LTD
Diversity Alliance for Science Announces Inaugural Conference
Diversity Alliance for Science, Inc. (DA4S) (www.diversityallianceforscience.com) will hold its inaugural networking conference and expo on May 19-20 at the Westin Governors Morris in Morristown, N.J. The two-day event will focus on developing and integrating more minority, women, veteran and... - March 25, 2008 - Diversity Alliance For Science, Inc.