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Sleep Advocacy Success in the House, Now on to the Senate
Federal Funding for Sleep and Sleep Disorders Activities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). - June 20, 2007 - National Sleep Foundation
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes and Give an Hour Launch Returning Hero Counseling Network to Help Troops & Families with the Psychological & Emotional Effects of War
In a joint effort, Give an Hour and CSAH will offer confidential and complimentary counseling services to veterans and their families provided by licensed mental health professionals - June 20, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
American Morgan Horse Association Announces 2007/2008 National Advertising Campaign
The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is pleased to announce its highly anticipated 2007-2008 Marketing and Promotional Campaign that will include advertisements within national and regional publications, as well as exhibitions at tradeshows and breed showcase events. By promoting in more... - June 20, 2007 - The American Morgan Horse Association
Over 95% of Missouri State Parks and Class 1 Areas Have Moderate to Severe Light Pollution Problems
The study shows over 95% of our state parks and class 1 areas analyzed have moderate to severe light pollution problems. In addition, over 75% are listed in the severe category. - June 20, 2007 - Midwest Citizens for Responsible Outdoor Lighting
"Soul Currency" Author Ernest Chu, Israel Composer and Peace Activist Eliana Gilad to Explore Common Ground in Ancient Hebrew, Chinese Spiritual Teachings in June 26 Call
A Chinese-American Religious Science minister from Fort Lauderdale and an American-Israeli musician in Galilee will teach peace in a free one-hour teleconference and webcast beginning at 1 p.m. EST (8 p.m. in Israel) on Tuesday, June 26. - June 19, 2007 - Soul Currency Institute
Broker And Owner Of York Simpson Underwood Named 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 Wes Minton, broker and owner of York Simpson Underwood, as a member in the residential real estate category. Through his membership, Minton will have access to... - June 19, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
This 3 Year Old's Cake Has Over 350 Candles
Roaring Women, the premier networking group for business women, turns 3 today. Founded by Mandie Crawford in 2004, Roaring Women is now open in 12 locations with over 350 members across the Canada, including a U.S. presence in Seattle, WA which introduced meetings in January of this year. Plans for... - June 19, 2007 - Roaring Women Ltd
Indian Ocean – Back by Popular Demand
Indian Ocean once again set to make waves in the San Francisco Bay Area. Fundraiser to support the "Drive Against Bribe." - June 19, 2007 - Association for India's Development
The Mayas Are Coming to the Windy City
Chicago’s IMAX Theater at Navy Pier to host "Mystery of the Mayas" from June 18 to 24 - June 19, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
Amber Alert Issued for Allegheny County Infant (Alyssa Volz - 15 Months)
The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert on behalf of the Munhall Police Department, Allegheny County. The Munhall Police Department is searching for Alyssa Voltz, a 15-month-old white female child with blonde hair and blue eyes, possibly clothed in only a... - June 18, 2007 - Project Safekids
US Investment Firm Enters German Market with Plans
Denison and Porter has announced plans to open its first Western European office in the growing city of Muenster, Germany by the end of the fourth quarter of 2007. - June 18, 2007 - Denison and Porter
Sarah Ferguson to Speak at The Ophelia Project 10th Anniversary Dinner
Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, will be the keynote speaker at The Ophelia Project's 10th anniversary celebration on Thursday, Oct. 18. This highly-anticipated event unites one of the world's leading child advocates, herself once a target of public bullying, with an organization that has spent... - June 18, 2007 - The Ophelia Project
Amber Alert Issued for Cleveland Twins (Kevin & Brandon Vasquez)
The twins were abducted at knifepoint. - June 17, 2007 - Project Safekids
5 Days, 5 Homeless Shelters, 3000 Pizza Slices
eyeBLINK's week-long Pizza for the Homeless project to feed over 1500 New Yorkers. Nonprofit multicultural arts company, eyeBLINK, (www.eyeblink.org) will donate 75 large pizzas per day to a different NYC shelter, every day for a week from June 18 - June 22. The over-arching idea is to show that you can have one good thought, regardless of where it originates, and, because humanity is basically good, people will jump on the bandwagon and that same good thought will become a firestorm of good. - June 17, 2007 - eyeBLINK
American Morgan Horse Association and YTB Travel Launch Discount Travel Service to Benefit the Morgan Horse
The American Morgan Horse Association has aligned with the YTB Travel Network, forming an internet-based discount travel service that gives a percentage of the booking fees to the AMHA. The site, www.morganhorsetravel.com, works like similar discount travel websites, allowing individuals and groups... - June 17, 2007 - The American Morgan Horse Association
Riverside Humane Society Launches Pet Behavior Help Line Web Site
Free advice and information from Riverside Humane Society's trained counselors now is available on the new pet behavior help line web site for anyone having problems with annoying or destructive pet behaviors. Assistance is also available by telephone and e-mail. - June 17, 2007 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
American Morgan Horse Association Board Member Georgie Green Honored with National Pedigree Livestock Council's Distinquished Service Award
Georgie Green, member of the Board of Directors for The American Morgan Horse Association for twenty-seven years, was honored with the NPLC’s Distinguished Service Award at the annual meeting of the National Pedigreed Livestock Council in Fort Worth, Texas on May 9, 2007. The NPLC offers... - June 17, 2007 - The American Morgan Horse Association
Retaining Online Volunteers: What You Need to Know
To assist with online volunteer retention the not-for-profit organization has a responsibility to develop and implement a professionally accepted online volunteer screening and assessment process. - June 16, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services
North Carolina Education Ball to Be Held at Progress Energy Center for Performing Arts on June 16th
Business Leaders, State Officials and Community Leaders Gather to Support Communities In Schools and Help Lower the NC Drop-Out Rate - June 16, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
National Portable Storage Association Goes Web 2.0
The National Portable Storage Association is leveraging YouTube to help educate its members about safety issues related to loading and unloading containerized storage. - June 16, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Virtual Pride Event Unites the Gay and Lesbian Community Across the Globe
The premiere online LGBT festival, Second Pride, is about to open its virtual gates for the fourth consecutive year offering a week long celebration of love, diversity & unity. The festival grounds, now comprised of 6 simulators (sims), will feature a variety of attractions throughout the week. - June 15, 2007 - Second Pride
Juan C. Acosta, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of MTV Latin America, Named a Lifetime Member of Cambridge Who's Who
Cambridge Who's Who selects Juan C. Acosta, CPA, vice president and chief financial officer of MTV Latin America as an honored lifetime member. - June 15, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Pint-Sized Professionals: Kids Turn Work into Play at Historic Hotels of America®
This summer, turn your family vacation into an experience that your kids will treasure for a lifetime. Select members of Historic Hotels of America allow kids to be a part of the action, from greeting guests as an honorary doorman and parading as a Duckmaster to creating culinary delights for the whole family and working as a resort naturalist. - June 15, 2007 - Historic Hotels of America
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Helps Affiliates Pay for Early Childhood Literacy Program
Innovative Program Gives 10 Percent of Sales Back to Local Communities to Support Dolly's Imagination Library which promotes Early Childhood Literacy. - June 14, 2007 - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Children's Book Written for Children on the Perils of Child Molestation
Mi-Leing teaches children, who have been victimized by sexual abuse (or have potential to become so), with an instructive story on how to break the silence, and bring an end to this wide-spread unspoken violation. The story is written in the manner of a fairy-tale, and in the style of Dr. Seuss. - June 14, 2007 - Mi-Leing
One Dollar, One Shelter, One Month - Helping Animal Shelters One Dollar at a Time
From the mind of a brilliant 9-year-old girl comes a campaign so simple that it is certain to work wonders for our country's poorest animal shelters. - June 14, 2007 - AnimalHelp.Com, Inc
Gay and Lesbian Inclusive Advertising Award Winners Announced
IKEA Honored as Outstanding Commercial at Commercial Closet Association’s Images in Advertising Awards - June 14, 2007 - Commercial Closet Association
TERIs Knowledge Centre - A Boon at the Tougher Terrains
TERI's development resource centre at Supi, near Mukteshwar in Uttaranchal called TRISHA (TERI’s Research Initiative at Supi for Himalayan Advancement), endeavor is to create a platform in the higher terrains of India which can be used as means for communication, education, sharing local knowledge, improving economies, and incorporating best practices for development. - June 14, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute
New World Library to Publish Ernest D. Chu's "Soul Currency: The Secret of Being Well Paid for Doing What Really Fulfills You"
"Soul Currency: The Secret of Being Well Paid for Doing What Really Fulfills You" by the Rev. Ernest D. Chu will be published as New World Library's lead title in the Fall of 2008. The forthcoming book has been recommended by Deepak Chopra; Jean Houston, founder of the Human Potential Movement; Mark Victor Hansen, co-author of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series; Alan Cohen, ("The Dragon Doesn't Live Here Anymore"); John Gray ("Men Are From Mars..."), and many others. - June 13, 2007 - Soul Currency Institute
Etienne Prophete Named Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in Spiritual Services
Cambridge Who’s Who names Etienne Prophete, pastor and executive director of Eglise Chretienne Haitienne de Palm Beach/Haitian Christian Mission, Inc. Professional of the Year in spiritual services. - June 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Toddlers Join the End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Campaign
The Malaria Foundation International’s End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Campaign is gaining ground as a means to strengthen the world’s fight against malaria, which kills over one million children each year. The End Malaria - Blue Ribbon has caught the attention of both world leaders and... - June 12, 2007 - Malaria Foundation International
Chrysallis- Close to Disability Will Attend the 2nd International Conference "People with Disabilities and Mass Media"
Chrysallis- Close to Disability will attend the 2nd International Conference "People with disabilities and Mass Media" that will take place on 18-19 June 2007, at the press centre of the SGC-SGI building in Athens. The conference is organised by the Secretariat General of Communication -... - June 12, 2007 - Chrysallis-Close to Disability
Rocky Top Hospitality Named 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 Rocky Top Hospitality as a member in the caterers category. Through its membership, Rocky Top Hospitality will have access to business development events,... - June 11, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Women Presidents’ Organization Announces Podcast Featuring 2007 International Conference Keynote Speaker, Kevin Roberts
Kevin Roberts, worldwide CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi, is featured in a podcast discussing his achievements as well as the ideas he expressed as a featured keynote speaker at 2007 Women Presidents’ Organization Annual Conference. Roberts is an internationally renowned marketing guru who... - June 11, 2007 - Women President Organization
Chichen Itza Debuts on Second Life
Virtual tourists are encouraged to cast their vote for the archaeological site. - June 11, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
Mexico Expands Its Commitment to Sustainable Tourism
Linking Livelihoods and Sustainable Tourism to Promote Conservation and Expand Rural Incomes - June 11, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
Non Profits Forge Alliance and Set Merger Date of July 1, 2007
“Together for Good” - Vantage Foundation and Project Independence Will Merge, Expanding Services and Sharing Resources - June 10, 2007 - Project Independence
Q-Tip Added to List of Heavy Hitters at the “Jazz in the Hip Hop Generation©” Symposium
The mission of the World Famous Lessons in Jazz Series is to preserve the rich legacy of jazz culture by bringing awareness to its evolving relationship with hip hop music through education, scholarships, and music appreciation. - June 10, 2007 - World Famous Lessons in Jazz Series
The Ophelia Project Offers Summer "Girl-Talk" Sessions
Tuesdays in June and July will be a time to share, care and have fun. - June 10, 2007 - The Ophelia Project of Erie
CACEP Selects Stardonor.com Services as Their Internet Commerce Solution
Internet commerce is a needed service to continue to be successful website. - June 09, 2007 - Central American Children's Education Projects
American Sleep Apnea Association Introduces Multimedia Center
New addition added as Apnea Support Forum marks second anniversary. - June 09, 2007 - American Sleep Apnea Association
Saint Augustine is Now on MySpace; Will Blog the Confessions
The Augustinians of the Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova are happy to announce that Saint Augustine of Hippo is now on MySpace, the social networking website growing in popularity among many generations. The Augustinians have created a profile for Saint Augustine on MySpace, which enables... - June 09, 2007 - The Augustinians of the Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova
Cambridge Who’s Who Names Dorothy Theresa Dzigurski Professional of the Year in Neurological Linguistics Coaching
Dorothy Theresa Dzigurski, RN, BSN, a neurological linguistics art and health coach of Art and Health Coaching has been named Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in neurological linguistics coaching. While inclusion in Cambridge Who’s Who Registry is an honor, only one member... - June 09, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
DVDA “Day of Excellence” June 21, 2007 Featuring the 2007 DVDA Excellence Awards Ceremony
Each year, the DVD Association gathers to recognize significant achievements in the DVD Industry. The day of sessions is hosted by THX Best Practices Laboratory and will conclude with the 2007 DVDA Excellence Awards ceremony. The DVDA Excellence Awards program is one of the industry’s longest running events and for the first time, these awards include submissions from the Next Gen formats; HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc. - June 08, 2007 - International Digital Media Alliance
World-Class Life Science Organization and Campus Launches to Aid in Research and Drug Development
Dr. William F. Greenlee, president and CEO of CIIT, Centers for Health Research, has announced the launch of The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to strengthen the research investment in... - June 08, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
People Care 4 Day Care, Inc. to Help N. California Kids
People Care 4 Day Care, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing and enriching the day care experience for children, has been launched by longtime Alameda resident Ralph Zig Tyko. Working with established local day care centers, the organization plans to fund tutorial programs, buy... - June 08, 2007 - People Care 4 Day Care, Inc.
Largest Speaker Bureau in N.C. Changes Name to Speakers Network Worldwide
The Speakers Network, Inc. has changed its name and logo to reflect its U.S. clients’ growing requirements in the global business marketplace. The new name, Speakers Network Worldwide, will effectively expand the company’s template for excellence by fulfilling corporate needs for... - June 08, 2007 - Speakers Network Worldwide
APA Kicks Off 25TH Anniversary Celebration with ADBASE Promotion
Advertising Photographers of America (APA) officially kicks off the celebration of its 25th anniversary with a special promotion from ADBASE - June 08, 2007 - Advertising Photographers of America
River Ridge Golf Club Named Member of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the organization has named River Ridge Golf Club as a member in the golf facility category. Through its membership, River Ridge will have access to business development events,... - June 07, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Georgia Real Estate Investors Association Launches ListEverywhere.com, Enables Users to Post Properties for Rent on Over 55 Sites with One Click
The Georgia Real Estate Investors Association (GaREIA) announced the launch of ListEverywhere.com, a service that allows users to list properties on dozens of rental-related sites across the United States with the click of a mouse. For a flat monthly fee, its users will expose their properties to... - June 07, 2007 - Georgia Real Estate Investors Association