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Amber Alert Issued for Maryland Boy (Jimmy Valderama - Age 2)
The Montgomery County Police Department and The Maryland State Police have issued an Amber Alert for a 2-year-old boy. Jimmy Valderama is described as a Hispanic child, who weighs about 25 pounds and has a scar on his right arm. Maryland State Police believe he was abducted by Andres J. Martinez,... - April 12, 2007 - Project Safekids
THX Best Practices Lab to Host 2007 DVDA Excellence Awards
Ceremony at Historic Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, CA - April 12, 2007 - International Digital Media Alliance
Thomas, Judy & Tucker, PA Named Charter Member of Local Business Club
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club Of The Triangle Names Founding Member - April 12, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle Announces April Events
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that charter member Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP will host events on April 19 and 20 for club members. The events will include a cocktail reception April 19 from 5:30-7 p.m. at... - April 12, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
President of Women Presidents’ Organization Receives Signature Award
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has received the 2007 Social Entrepreneur Award by the National Association of Women Business Owners New York City Chapter. The Social Entrepreneur Award recognizes the innovation, resourcefulness and... - April 12, 2007 - Women President Organization
Emanuel M. Miceli Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Financial Services
Emanuel M. Miceli, President and Principal for Adcahb Property Casualty, Inc., has been Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Financial Services. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who’s Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who’s Who selection committee hand picks... - April 12, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Jennifer Terry Releases Podcast on Women’s Forum
Jennifer Terry, benefit chair of the Women’s Forum of North Carolina, has announced the release of a podcast on the organization. In the podcast, Terry addresses the organization’s history and function in today’s community, as it recognizes and celebrates women leaders in both the... - April 11, 2007 - The Women's Forum of North Carolina
First-ever Tri-State Rail Conference (CT/MA/RI)
Coordinated by the National Corridors Initiative, Inc. A Regional One-Day Summit on Transportation Needs for the southern New England States - April 11, 2007 - National Corridors Initiative, Inc.
Gala Raises $700,000 for HeartShare
Annual Gala raises money for HeartShare Human Services of New York's new autism school and other programs - April 11, 2007 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
North America Music Critics Name their Favorite Versions of Handel’s “Messiah”
On April 13th Handel’s masterwork – first performed as a benefit concert in Dublin, Ireland as a benefit fundraiser – turns 265 years old. In celebration, Music Academy Online surveyed U.S. and Canadian classical music critics, so average listeners and aficionados alike can choose from the best, this Easter holiday season. - April 10, 2007 - Music Academy Online
Amber Alert Issued for Lancaster, Texas Teen (Franklin King - 16)
The Lancaster Police Department and The Texas Department of Public Safety have issued an Amber Alert for a boy they said was taken at gunpoint by three males. As the teen was talking with friends around 5:40 p.m., three black males jumped out of a car, which witnesses described as a gray or silver... - April 09, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Indiana Boy - Jason Renne Gavina (Age-3)
The Fort Wayne Police Department and The Indiana State Police have issued an Amber Alert on behalf of a 3-year-old child believed abducted by the Grandparents on 04/09/07. Jason Renne Gavina is believed to be taken by his grandparents, Juan and Marisela Gavina, toward Truth or Consequences,... - April 09, 2007 - Project Safekids
Women Presidents’ Organization Inks Deal with Office Depot
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has announced that Office Depot has been named a WPO National Sponsor. As a National Sponsor, Office Depot will offer special services for WPO members as part of its commitment to the role women... - April 09, 2007 - Women President Organization
Margaret A. Winkler Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Healthcare
Margaret A. Winkler, Corporate Director of Nursing for Cathedral Rock, has been Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Healthcare. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who’s Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who’s Who selection committee hand picks these special... - April 08, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Jewish Interfaith Wedding Ceremony Rabbi Stuart E. Davis Creates Expectations Program to Guide Couples Toward Greater Marriage Fulfillment
Jewish interfaith wedding ceremony Rabbi Stuart E. Davis uses his Expectations Program to guide engaged couples toward greater marriage fulfillment. - April 08, 2007 - Uniting Two Faiths
Frank R. Ramos Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Telecommunications
Frank R. Ramos, Senior Field Human Resources Generalist for 180 Connect, Inc., has been Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Telecommunications. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who’s Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who’s Who selection committee hand picks... - April 08, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Wendel Doubleday Launches Web Site for Buckingham Township Supervisor Campaign
Buckingham, PA resident Wendel Doubleday kicked off his campaign for Buckingham Township Supervisor this week with an initial speech to a group of local supporters and the launch of his new campaign Web site, http://www.wendeldoubleday.com . - April 08, 2007 - Friends of Wendel for Supervisor
Kristin N. Williams Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Healthcare
Kristin N. Williams, Evaluation Research Analyst for Walter R. McDonald & Associates, has been Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Healthcare. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who’s Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who’s Who selection committee hand picks... - April 08, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
American Sleep Apnea Association Announces Apnea Advocacy Action Program
ASAA seeks apnea patients and their families to encourage support from Congress. - April 07, 2007 - American Sleep Apnea Association
Independent Writers of Chicago: “Writing for Children Isn’t Kids Stuff”
To market, to market – how to break into the Youth Market? Author Marlene Targ Brill tells of the opportunities and requirements in writing for children, and how to approach publishers. Tuesday, April 10th, Chicago Athletic Club’s 7th Floor Lakeshore Room, 12 S. Michigan Ave. Program 6 p.m. Networking 5 p.m. Nonmembers, $15; IWOC members free. For more information, call 847-855-6670. - April 07, 2007 - Independent Writers of Chicago
National Make a Difference for Children Month: July
But the caring volunteers of the Hugs and Hope Foundation make a difference every day - April 07, 2007 - Hugs and Hope Foundation
TriSure Corporation Named Charter Member of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named TriSure Corporation as a charter member. As a charter member, TriSure will have a select seat on the Charter Member Committee, which controls the recommendation... - April 06, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Angela M. Martelle Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Information Technology for Healthcare
Angela M. Martelle, Business Analyst for McKesson Corporation, has been Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Information Technology for Healthcare. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who’s Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who’s Who selection committee hand picks... - April 06, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Local Community Leaders Named to Committee for the Women’s Forum of North Carolina Benefit Gala
The Women’s Forum of North Carolina has announced its executive committee members for the Women’s Forum of North Carolina 2007 Benefit Gala. This group of leading North Carolina community leaders will be responsible for managing the organization’s benefit gala of Legends! on... - April 05, 2007 - The Women's Forum of North Carolina
2007-2008 Comprehensive Guide to the Day Spa and Medical Spa Industries Increased 1/3 in Size – Includes Cutting-Edge Editorial
The Day Spa Association & The International Medical Spa Association's 2007-2008 Directory is off to the press! This 16th edition 4-color glossy nationwide guide to day spas, medical spas, spa products and service companies has been expanded to 80 pages due to a 25% increase in membership from... - April 05, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Doubleday, Candidate for Township Supervisor, Wants to Restore Trust in Buckingham Township Government
Speaking before an engaged crowd in Doylestown on Saturday in his bid for one of the three seats on the Buckingham Township Board of Supervisors, Wendel Doubleday launched his campaign and vowed to bring transparency back to government and focus on responsible decision making, traffic safety,... - April 05, 2007 - Friends of Wendel for Supervisor
LRM Foundation Holds First Annual Texas Hold'em Tournament
The Linda R. Martin Foundation will hold its First Annual Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament to raise money for research to cure debilitating diseases. Who: The Linda R. Martin Foundation will be the host. What: Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament When: June 29, 2007 at 6:30pm Where: Knights... - April 04, 2007 - Linda R. Martin Foundation
Help Create a Better Community, Country, and World
The Board of Directors of the Linda R. Martin Foundation is pleased to announce the inception of the Linda R. Martin (LRM) Foundation. Formed with a simple goal: “Create a better community, country and world”. The foundation will accomplish this goal through the following... - April 04, 2007 - Linda R. Martin Foundation
Local Church Moves Into Popular Movie Theater
A church and a movie theater seem like an unusual match, but for The Crossing@High Point it is a logical choice. - April 04, 2007 - The Crossing@High Point
Alfred D. Cutno Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Transportation and Logistics
Alfred D. Cutno, Operations Manager for Celtic Marine Corporation, has been named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Transportation and Logistics. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who’s Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who’s Who selection committee hand picks these... - April 04, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
The Spa Person of the Year Award 2006
Educator, Consultant and Author, Vice President of Resources and Development, Inc. joins Douglas Preston of Preston, Inc., Linda-Anne Kahn of Beauty Kliniek Aromatherapy Day Spa and Wellness Center, Catherine Atzen of ATZEN®, Cheryl Sott of Aroma Works Software and Peggy Wynne Borgman of Preston Wynne who won this award over the past 5 years. - April 04, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Linda R. Martin Foundation to Hold First Annual Silent Auction Dinner & Dance
The Linda R. Martin (LRM) Foundation is proud to be hosting their First Annual Silent Auction Dinner & Dance. All proceeds benifit Educational Assistance initative. - April 04, 2007 - Linda R. Martin Foundation
Virtual Assistant Association Creates Glossary Defining Virtual Professions
Knowing the differences help consumers find the right professionals. - April 03, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Virginia Beach Starting Legion of Mary Group
Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia is starting up a new Legion of Mary group. It meets every Thursday at 7:00 PM. For more information see the bulletin. Fr. Steve at Star of the Sea is starting the praesidium (local group) in order to help increase the holiness of... - April 02, 2007 - Legion of Mary - Tidewater, VA Curia
North Carolina Business Leaders Support Education by Sponsoring Fifth Annual North Carolina Education Ball
NC Education Ball To Benefit Communities In Schools of North Carolina on June 16th - March 31, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
Beyond Expectations to Host Teen Workshops for National Financial Literacy Month
April is National Financial Literacy Month. Beyond Expectations (BE) has announced that it will host free workshops for teens geared to help them make informed financial decisions as they transition into adulthood. - March 31, 2007 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
The “Elgin Marbles” Featured in New Documentary on Athens - “Source of Ancient Pathways”
The heavily debated “Elgin Marbles” are featured in a one hour documentary “Source of Ancient Pathways” newly released by Harvest Fields Commissioning International and OLI Productions. This film examines the historical, artistic and religious setting of the ancient city of Athens and its place in the 21st century. - March 31, 2007 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International
Portable Storage Takes a Bite Out of Construction Site Crime
As construction equipment and tool losses escalate, containerized storage offers a safe, secure stowaway to put the foreman’s mind at ease. - March 31, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Prepare For Holy Week in Mexico
Weeks of planning go into the elaborate celebrations of Semana Santa and Pascua - March 31, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
Mexico Tourism Board to Open Office in Washington, D.C.
As part of a more aggressive international promotional strategy in North America, the Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) will open a marketing office in Washington, D.C. in May, bringing the total number of offices in the region to nine. - March 31, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
ANZA Technology Network Fast Track to the US Program Completes Second Intake Round
Forty Victorian-based technology and biotechnology companies presented for slots in ANZA Technology Network’s Fast Track to the US program in Melbourne last month, and now ANZA CEO Viki Forrest and her team of US market experts have the difficult task of awarding just 15 of the companies with... - March 31, 2007 - ANZA Technology Network
Stanley R. Evans Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Management Consulting and Change Management
Stanley R. Evans, Sales Executive for AT&T, Signature Client Group, has been Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Management Consulting and Change Management. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who’s Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who’s Who selection... - March 31, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
NJCTH President Testifies at Budget Hearing
Richard Goldstein, MD, testified on Monday at the budget hearing, in order to discuss GME and the current/future state of NJ's teaching hospitals, with regard to the newly proposed budget. - March 30, 2007 - New Jersey Council of Teaching Hospitals
How and Why Millions Celebrate the Birth Date of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard
The birth date of Scientology Founder, L. Ron Hubbard, is celebrated in 160 countries during March by the church, which now numbers about nine million members world-wide. With such wide membership and influence, the question has been raised by millions more as to how this annual event is celebrated. - March 30, 2007 - L. Ron Hubbard Foundation
National Love Our Children Day – Celebrating And Valuing America’s Children
Love Our Children USA announces the fourth annual National Love Our Children Day. National Love Our Children Day is an initiative of Love Our Children USA, and is celebrated annually across the country on the first Saturday of every April to honor children, strengthen families and raise awareness for efforts to protect children. - March 30, 2007 - Love Our Children USA
Out4Immigration Supports Passage of Legislation to Stop Hate Crimes, Protect Families
In response to the murder of transgender immigrant, Ruby Rodriguez, in San Francisco, an international grassroots organization, Out4Immigration, calls for passage of a new hate crimes bill and immigration reform that will protect all families. - March 29, 2007 - Out4Immigration
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Launches “Dollar A Day” Campaign
Lisa Valentino, director of development for Me Fine Foundation, Inc., has announced that the organization will launch a “Dollar A Day” campaign to provide necessary resources and financial assistance to parents and caregivers with children being treated at Duke Children’s Hospital... - March 29, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Women Presidents’ Organization Member Named Office Depot’s “Businesswomen Of The Year”
Marsha Firestone, president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has announced that Francine Manilow, president of Manilow Suites, Inc, was named Office Depot’s “Businesswomen of the Year” at the Success Strategies for Businesswomen conference held on... - March 29, 2007 - Women President Organization
Colorado Bioscience Association Launches Colorado Springs Chapter
The debut of the Colorado Springs Chapter of the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) occurred yesterday at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS). The announcement is made by Denise Brown, CBSA Executive Director, who says UCCS Chancellor Pam Shockley hosted the chapter launch event. - March 29, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Carla M. Morgan, Ph.D. Named Metropolitan Who's Who Honored Member in Healthcare
Carla M. Morgan, Ph.D., Psychologist for Pathway Counseling Services, has been named Metropolitan Who's Who Honored Member in Healthcare. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who's Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who's Who selection committee hand picks these special Who's Who Honorees based... - March 29, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who