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HSFA Announces Partnership with Southern Data Solutions, Donations from Nomad Security and BroadRiver Communications, Updates on Ready Program for Georgia
HSFA Leverages Technology to Combat Routine Crime, Eliminate Phishing and Minimize ID Theft by 2010. Privacy Protection Initiative Strengthened with Nomad Technology and Infrastructure Services by BroadRiver Communications. Fundraising Goals for Georgia Ready Program Within Reach. - July 17, 2008 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Colorado BioScience Association Launches New Pilot Externship Program, Connecting Jefferson County High School Science Teacher with Boulder's Array BioPharma
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has announced the debut of a new educational program this summer – an externship for a local high school science teacher at one of the area’s prominent biotechnology companies. Tamra Miaja, a Bear Creek High School biology teacher is the first teacher to take part in CBSA’s pilot externship program and has spent part of her summer at Array BioPharma, headquartered in Boulder. - July 17, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
APFED Announces Approval of ICD9 Codes for Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders
APFED announced today that ICD-9-CM codes have been approved for Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders, EGID, by the National Counsel for Health Statistics, NCHS. APFED submitted its proposal to the NCHS in September 2007 for four diseases: eosinophilic esophagitis, gastritis, gastroenteritis and... - July 17, 2008 - APFED
MySQL Camp, Bangalore
Sun, India, and OSSCube are organising a MySQL Camp in the city of Bangalore on the 29th of July 2008. - July 17, 2008 - OSS Camp
Sexual Bias and Glass Ceiling Issues Remain Intact in the 21st Century
i4cp study finds more than half of companies have faced sexual discrimination complaints; most choose to handle them in-house and quietly. - July 16, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
PanCan Announces Golf Outing to Raise Funds for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Team HOPE, the Detroit affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), will hold its second annual “Links for a Cure” golf event to raise money for pancreatic cancer research. The event will take place on August 25 at the exclusive Tam O’Shanter Country Club in West... - July 16, 2008 - The Detroit affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
China Ministry Leader Helps Dispel Misconceptions About Christianity in China
New Book on China and her Christian Church is now available. Mike Falkenstine, founder of the Colorado-based China Resource Center, hopes to shed light on the true state of Christianity in China with his new book The Chinese Puzzle. - July 16, 2008 - China Resource Center
Santa Clarita Rotary Club Installs Canyon Country Resident Doug Sutton as New President
Canyon Country resident Doug Sutton will be the 2008-2009 president of the Santa Clarita Rotary Club. The Club has many projects planned, including a joint project with the City of Santa Clarita to build a medical clinic in the Philippines. - July 16, 2008 - Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club
NCADA PAC Endorses Judicial Candidates for 2008 Appellate Races
The N.C. Defense Fund, the political action committee of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, endorses the following candidates seeking seats on the North Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. - July 16, 2008 - NC Association of Defense Attorneys
Motorcoach Council Extends Deadline for Market Research, Branding and Advertising RFP (Request for Proposals)
New RFP deadline August 1, 2008. View www.motorcoachcouncil.org for additional updates. - July 16, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce Helps Organize Southern Vermont’s Giant, Blue Festival August 1-10th 2008
Berries, vintage cars, music, food and tarp displays; if it’s blue, it’s probably happening in the Mount Snow area towns of Wilmington, Whitingham and Dover in early August. The 2008 Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival is the culmination of a community effort coordinated by Janet Boyd... - July 16, 2008 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
Provide 5000 Prepaid Phone Cards for the Troops
A local organization has set the goal of providing our troops stationed overseas with 5000 prepaid phone cards in time for the holidays. - July 16, 2008 - The Unseen Angels Project
The Medical Tourism Association Announces Medical Tourism Accreditation Program
The Medical Tourism Association has launched “accreditation” to ensure the safety and overall positive results for patients traveling from one country to another. “Having the right processes and procedures in place to assist international patients has a direct correlation to better surgical outcomes for those patients. - July 15, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
First Membership Orientation Graduate
“Prophecy coming to past!” said Bishop Veynell Warren, as the New Believers Missionary Baptist Church celebrates their first graduate of the New Membership Orientation Class on Sunday, July 13, 2008 – Sister Cassandra Effiong. The class is instructed by Sister Vicki Hudson, who... - July 15, 2008 - New Believers Missionary Baptist Church
Hermosa Beach Soccer Club Joins LinkedIn Groups
The Hermosa Beach Soccer Club today announced that it has established itself as a LinkedIn Group within the social networking giant’s portal. - July 15, 2008 - Hermosa Beach Soccer Club
Pet Obesity Expanding in US
New data suggests that Pet Obesity is on the rise. A new nationwide study indicates that pet obesity continues to expand. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), almost half of the nation’s dogs and cats are now overweight or obese. The group conducted the National... - July 14, 2008 - Association for Pet Obesity Prevention
World Model Association Opens New Agency Portal
The World Model Association, a public service organisation with registered headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, represents the international model sector, including more than 60,000 agencies and 500,000 professional models around the globe. - July 13, 2008 - World Model Association
Southwest Ball Hockey and the Windy City Thunderbolts Join Together for a Fundraiser Friday, August 1st, 2008
Southwest Ball Hockey decided to have it's first Summer fundraiser for the ball hockey league this year. Southwest Ball Hockey teamed up with the Windy City Thunderbolts for it's first ever hockey/baseball fundraiser. The Windy City Thunderbolts field is located in Crestwood, IL. - July 13, 2008 - Southwest Ball Hockey
The Cole Foundation Gives $30,000 for Habitat Homes in Richmond County
On June 24, 2008, Habitat for Humanity of Moore County was awarded a challenge grant from the Cole Foundation for $30,000 to build homes in Richmond County. The Habitat affiliate applied for the grant in December 2007 and worked for four months to raise the $30,000 needed to receive the match from... - July 13, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
The Impact of Cancer in the Young Adult Community
The Tigerlily Foundation’s Founder Ms. Maimah Karmo will be interviewed by Matt Zachery on The Stupid Cancer Show. The Stupid Cancer "Fem-tastic Chemo-tacular" Show is dedicated to young women affected by various cancers. Among the topics Ms. Karmo will discuss are the following:... - July 13, 2008 - Tigerlily Foundation
SolarPower Restoration Ties Up with T.Clear Corporation
SolarPower Restoration Systems announced today, has signed an exclusive global product license agreement with T.Clear Corporation. T.Clear will manufacture and distributed the T.Clear SOLAR LG LIGHTGUARD® and SOLAR HG HEAVYGUARD® Protected Membrane Roof (PMR) insulation panels based on... - July 13, 2008 - SolarPower Restoration Systems, Inc.
Illinois Clergy Consecrated as Bishop
The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International (FGBCFI) opened its 2008 annual conference in Birmingham, Alabama on Tuesday, June 24th by consecrating nine new Bishops. One of the nine was Victor D. Agee, Senior Pastor of Praise Temple of Restoration. He was consecrated as the State... - July 13, 2008 - Praise Temple of Restoration
DCIA Announces Inadvertent Sharing Protection Program
The DCIA today announced an industry-wide initiative to protect P2P users against the inadvertent sharing of personal or sensitive data. This program culminates a year of work among leading private sector participants along with government agency representatives. A summary document is posted on the DCIA website at www.dcia.info/activities/ispg/inadvertentsharingprotection.pdf. - July 12, 2008 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
AIREEC 2008 Seeks to Stimulate U.S. Real Estate Industry, Economy
The American International Real Expo and Conference (AIREEC) September 5-7 2008 to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center aims to bring together over 10,000 attendees from over 30 countries in its commitment to help improve the American real estate industry, and in effect, the economy. This... - July 12, 2008 - Expo and Convention Promotions, Inc.
Students Organize Islam-West Unity Event in New York City
Four college students, two from the West and two from the Muslim world, have founded an educational non-profit called 'Heal the Rift'. HTR intends to begin building a new atmosphere of optimism and understanding in the relationship between the Muslim World and the West by correcting misperceptions that stand in the way of reconciliation. They are holding their inaugural event, Heal the Rift 2008, on Saturday, July 19th in Washington Square Park from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. - July 12, 2008 - Heal the Rift
Businesses Who Lunch
Local business expands to meet demand for lunchtime networking groups. - July 12, 2008 - ReferralWeb
TechBiz Connection Presents Panel Discussion on Marketing and Promoting Companies with a Small Budget
TechBiz Connection (http://www.techbizconnection.org) will host a distinguished panel of business leaders and innovators who will discuss how to market and promote a company with a small budget at its monthly forum on Wednesday, July 16 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at TechSpace on 65 Enterprise in Aliso... - July 12, 2008 - TechBiz Connection
Announcing the Stargazer Club: a New Membership Club from NonProfit Solutions NW
The Stargazer Club offers nonprofit organizations vital consulting services in a flexible and affordable way. - July 11, 2008 - NonProfit Solutions NW
The Custom Call Makers and Collectors Guild is Proud to Announce the Recipient of the 1st Annual Earl. E. Mickel Memorial Scholarship
The Custom Call Makers and Collectors Guild is proud to announce the award of the first annual Earl. E. Mickel Memorial Scholarship to Mr. Dustin Day of Constantia, New York. Dustin will receive a $1000 award for use in furthering his academic education. Dustin is the son of Susan and Terry Day. - July 10, 2008 - Custom Call Makers and Collectors Guild
NAMWOLF Lauds New York Governor David Paterson on Making Commitment to Increase Minority and Women-Owned Business Participation
NAMWOLF is thrilled Governor Patterson’s Executive Order will include minority and women owned law firms. - July 10, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Recession Proof Your Medical Spa
Medical Spa Society Sponsors Upcoming Webinar by Industry Expert Francis X. Acunzo. - July 10, 2008 - Medical Spa Society
House Approves $6.4 Billion to Modernize Public Schools: AFSA Urges Senate to Follow Suit
The House of Representatives approved H.R. 3021, the 21st Century Green High Performing Public Schools Act. - July 10, 2008 - American Federation of School Administrators
Community Partnerships, Inc. Appoints Two New Board Members
Marilyn Forbes and Esther S. Hall join Community Partnerships’ Board of Directors. - July 10, 2008 - Community Partnerships, Inc.
Yoga Month Poised to Make Statement at Democratic National Convention
Yoga Month 09.2008, a national awareness campaign to inspire a healthy and informed lifestyle, kicks off the Democratic National Convention in Denver with a nonpartisan yoga health festival and benefit concert. Yoga master Seane Corn and music sensation Justin Nozuka will headline the events. - July 10, 2008 - Yoga Health Foundation
GRASP is Pleased to Announce the Formation of the San Diego County Chapter of the Global and Regional Asperger’s Syndrome Partnership
GRASP is a free self-help network designed to share ideas and resources, and to offer a supportive forum and community for all adults (and older teens) that share characteristics of the autistic spectrum including Asperger’s Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified. Coming to San Diego for the first time, information and registration is online through www.grasp.org where there are articles and many links about Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism. - July 10, 2008 - Global and Regional Asperger's Syndrome Partnership, San Diego Chapter
Medical Tourism Association to Announce Sale of MedicalTourism.com at It's Annual Convention in San Francisco, September 9-12th, 2008
The Medical Tourism Association will announce who is the new owner of MedicalTourism.com, at it's annual convention in San Francisco, September 9-12th, 2008. The Medical Tourism Association is excited to present the new owner one of the most in demand websites for the Medical Tourism, Health... - July 10, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns Drivers to be Wary of Gasoline-Saving Devices and Additives
Analysis reveals 99% of aftermarket products do not improve fuel economy. - July 10, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
As Baby Boomers Retire, Companies Fail to Transfer Knowledge
i4cp study shows that forecasting retirement is not on the radar for most organizations. - July 09, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Speaking of Women’s Health Calls for Volunteers
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president of Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that the organization is seeking volunteers for the 2008 conference to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to... - July 09, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
New Poll Indicates North Carolina Voters Strongly Favor Public Control of Water in the Yadkin River Basin
In a poll commissioned by the North Carolina Water Rights Committee to gauge public opinion regarding Alcoa’s efforts for renewal of a 50-year federal license for a monopoly on hydroelectric power from the Yadkin River Basin in Stanly County (“the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project”),... - July 09, 2008 - Stanly County
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns the Public About "Extended Vehicle Warranty" Offers
Companies Flaunting Do Not Call Registry Offer “Outrageously-Priced” Service and Seek Personal Information. - July 09, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
East Bay Idol Winners Advance to Rhode Island’s Got Talent
The top three winners of the East Bay Idol talent show, sponsored by Bristol, Warren and Barrington Substance Abuse Task Forces, will advance to the Rhode Island’s Got Talent contest, to be held August 16, 2008 at Barrington High School. - July 09, 2008 - East Bay Chamber of Commerce
Stephen Baldwin Successfully Launches Extreme Sports Ministry in Austin
An estimated 10,000 guests experienced “A Radical Tour Like No Other.” - July 09, 2008 - The Breakthrough Ministry
Aquascape Environmental Awarded Barrington Farms Stream Restoration Project
A stream restoration project in the Barrington Farms subdivision in Roswell, Ga. will be designed and constructed by Aquascape Environmental, a turn-key aquatic resource services firm based in Woodstock, Ga. Aquascape Environmental was awarded the Barrington Farms Stream Restoration Project by the... - July 08, 2008 - Aquascape Environmental
SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc. and SBM Solar Inc. Form Strategic Alliance to Develop New BIPV Systems
SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc. and SBM Solar Inc., two companies experienced in the solar-roofing and photovoltaic industries respectively, announced today a new strategic alliance to develop and manufacturer new photovoltaic systems for commercial and residential roofing and walls. The... - July 08, 2008 - SolarPower Restoration Systems, Inc.
Local Businessman, Entrepreneur and Successful Business Coach, Stefan Kazakis, Named in Top 100 in World Wide Ranking
A Melbourne Entrepreneur was ranked in the top 2% of Action Coaches world wide, thins month. It was just in time for the launch of his own personal brands as a reknown business coach. - July 08, 2008 - ActionCoach, Stefan Kazakis
Chester Abell, Jr., Director, Tax Accrual Services, Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on FAS 109 & IAS 12 on 5/15/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory-focused webcasts has announced today that Charles C. (Chester) Abell, Jr., Director of Tax Accrual Services, Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services of Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast... - July 08, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on FAS 109 & IAS 12 Explored
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on FAS 109 & IAS 12 Explored. This two-hour event is scheduled on May 15, 2009, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT. The IASB has issued an Exposure Document that would... - July 08, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Scott Vance, Principal, Income Tax and Accounting Group, KPMG LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding IRC Section 199 & IRS Audits on 09/29/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Scott Vance, Principal, Income Tax and Accounting Group of KPMG LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Understanding IRC Section 199 &... - July 06, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Beth M. Benko, Partner, Tax Services (National Tax Department), Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding IRC Section 199 & IRS Audits on 09/29/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Beth M. Benko, Partner, Tax Services (National Tax Department), Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Understanding IRC... - July 06, 2008 - The Knowledge Group