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National Sleep Foundation Holds Online Auction
Organization for sleep related research, education and advocacy teams with eBay for second annual fund raiser. - February 23, 2007 - National Sleep Foundation
National Association of Baby Boomer Women Reveals Top Ten List
Contest Sponsored by the National Association of Baby Boomer Women Reveals Priceless Insights into the Heart of the $4.1 Trillion Boomer Market - February 22, 2007 - National Association of Baby Boomer Women
Invest in Carbon Capture Now Says the Car Party
A possibility exists to capture the CO2 emissions from fossil fuel power stations and for storing this in exhausted off shore oil fields and gas fields. The Car Party says Great Britain should start investing in Carbon Capture Now! Natural gas is methane CH4. This is produced from several... - February 22, 2007 - The Car Party
ICCC Award Nominations Due March 1, 2007
The Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC), as part of its mandate, annually assumes the task of identifying and recognizing members of the Indo Canadian community who have made extraordinary contributions to Canada and to furthering Canada-India engagement. The ICCC Awards are presented in 11... - February 21, 2007 - The Indo Canada Chamber Of Commerce
AIGA Miami Invites Rick Valicenti
AIGA Miami is hosting a lecture by Award winning designer Rick Valicenti, Principal and founder of Thirst/3st out of Chicago, at the DASH Gallery on Thursday February 22, 2007. Founder/Design Director of Thirst in 1981 and Thirstype in 1993. Rick Valicenti's has been recognized for the passion... - February 21, 2007 - AIGA Miami
Study Shows Effectiveness of CASS: Creating a Safe School™
A recent study performed by The Ophelia Project® research team illustrates the short term effectiveness of The Ophelia Project’s CASS: Creating a Safe School™ program in reducing relationally aggressive behavior among middle school students. The study shows that, after a year of... - February 21, 2007 - The Ophelia Project
Wyoming Federal Representatives Encourage Technology Business
The technology sector’s high average wage and above average value added per worker makes it an attractive growth industry for Wyoming. - February 21, 2007 - Wyoming Technology Organization
Communities in Schools of North Carolina and ABC11 Eyewitness News Partner to Produce New Public Service Announcement
Thirty-second video highlights the impact of students who drop out of school before reaching graduation. - February 21, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
Dwayne A. Garmon Named Metropolitan Who's Who Professional of the Year in Respiratory Care
Dwayne A Garmon, Lead Respiratory Therapist Program Manager for Country Villa Bellmont Heights, has been named Metropolitan Who's Who Professional of the Year in Respiratory Care. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who's Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who's Who selection committee hand... - February 21, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Amber Alert Issued for Missouri Boy (Gavin D. Prince - 2)
The suspect has made threats to kill the child and himself. - February 20, 2007 - Project Safekids
Senior Vice President of Paragon Commercial Bank Joins Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board of Advisors
Lisa Valentino, director of development for Me Fine Foundation, Inc., has announced that Jennifer D. Terry, senior vice president of Paragon Commercial Bank, has been named to the organization’s board of advisors. As a board member, Terry will assist in developing awareness of the... - February 20, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Food for Everyone Foundation Launches Digital and Affiliate Program
The Non-Profit Food For Everyone Foundation (FFEF) www.foodforeveryone.org, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, is pleased to announce the first ever availability of their new Vegetable Gardening Training videos as digital downloads, right on the internet. These videos constitute a... - February 20, 2007 - Preparedness Radio Network
The 2nd Annual Marcus Stroud Celebrity Golf Tournament Set for April 15-16, 2007 at Queens Harbour Yacht and Country Club
Three time Pro Bowler, Marcus Stroud will host his 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament. This amatuer contest is an annual fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the foundation's projects that are hosted throughout the year. - February 20, 2007 - Marcus Stroud Foundation
Ballet Tech Cincinnati on the Move
ballet tech cincinnati announced that its Board of Directors recently approved a five year lease to occupy 6543 Montgomery Road in Kennedy Heights. ballet tech cincinnati received major sponsorship funding from the Stillson Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee, and recently added three new Board... - February 19, 2007 - arts innovation movement: aim cincinnati
Southeastern Virtual Assistant Group- SEVAG Conference 2007 Planned
The Southeastern Virtual Assistant Group, a membership group providing business support services to home offices, small businesses, and individuals, announces its 2007 conference scheduled for August 24-25, 2007 in Charlotte, NC. “We are very excited about our upcoming conference,” says... - February 19, 2007 - SEVAG
No Bullies in this School...
"A vision has been to bring NYC Full Gospel Theological Seminary with its degrees and certificate programs to the internet." Semester credit hour cost below the national average. - February 19, 2007 - NYC Full Gospel Theological Seminary
Women Presidents’ Organization Member Named MarCom Gold Creative Award Winner
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) member Vigdis Eriksen, president and CEO of Eriksen Translations Inc. of Brooklyn, N.Y., has been recognized with a 2006 MarCom Gold Creative Award for the firm’s production of its 20th anniversary calendar. The calendar was created and produced by... - February 19, 2007 - Women President Organization
Metropolitan Who's Who, Sponsors the North American Andy Transplant Foundation
The North American Andy Transplant Foundation, Inc. (the "Foundation") is a public foundation committed to save lives and to promote contributions and education for transplant patients and their families across North America. They work in conjunction with the members of the medical transplant team to provide a greater understanding of our health system. - February 19, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Metropolitan Who's Who Honors Peter H Bigelow, Owner of The Foresight Group for his Dedication to Financial Services
Metropolitan Who's Who announces Peter H Bigelow, owner of The Foresight Group to be an honorary member for his dedication to Financial Services. 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... - February 19, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
The 4th World Summit on Organ Donation and 8th Annual “Celebrating Life After Transplant” Gala
The International Association for Organ Donation and Wayne State University School of Medicine will be hosting the 4th World Summit on Organ Donation at the Ritz Carlton in Dearborn, MI on April 19-20, 2007. The International Association for Organ Donation is a non-profit organization specializing... - February 17, 2007 - The International Associaiton For Organ Donation
UPEACE-US Launches Alumni Coordination Team
The U.S. Association for the University for Peace (UPEACE-US) announces the launch of the University for Peace Alumni Coordination Team (UPACT). UPACT will coordinate the global alumni outreach campaign and engage in fundraising and advocacy activities in support of the United Nations mandated University for Peace (UPEACE). - February 16, 2007 - UPEACE-US
Women Presidents’ Organization Member Named Electrical Contractor of the Year
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) member Norka Munilla, president of Thunder Electrical Contractors, Inc. of Miami, has been named the Electrical Contractor of the Year by the Latin Builders Association Inc. The annual award is presented to individuals associated with the South Florida... - February 16, 2007 - Women President Organization
Twenty-Four Colorado Companies Exhibited at the West Coast's Largest Design and Manufacturing Show, MD&M West
Twenty-four Colorado-based companies exhibited at the 23rd annual Medical Device & Manufacturing (MD&M) West show in Anaheim, CA, February 13-15. Colorado has a strong medical device manufacturing sector and was well represented at the MD&M trade show and conference. Several of Colorado’s regional economic development agencies were also in Anaheim assisting exhibiting companies and promoting the State of Colorado as a great place for doing business. - February 16, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
ACBNY Urges Governor Spitzer to Withdraw his Office for the Blind Budget Proposal and Hold Public Hearings
ACBNY urges Governor Spitzer and the New York State legislature to withdraw their support to part J of the education, labor, and family assistance budget (S. 2107 and A. 4307), which proposes to create a new Office for The Blind in New York, in order to hold public hearings. - February 16, 2007 - American Council of the Blind of New York
Amber Alert Issued for Menatlly Disabled Michigan Teen (Deon Love -15)
The Pontiac Police Department and The Michigan State Police has issued an Amber Alert for a 15-year-old boy who was last seen in the 100 block of South Paddock in Pontiac, Michigan. Deon’s twin brother went to look for him in his room and could not find him. His 35-year-old mother called... - February 15, 2007 - Project Safekids
Rapper The Game and his Black Wall Street Launching Official European Community
In an effort to expand the target market of Compton’s native rapper The Game and his Black Wall Street crew, they decided to put a more deliberate focus on the European market by creating an official European community. - February 15, 2007 - The Black Wall Street Europe
Jay Bilas to Speak at Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that Jay Bilas, a former Duke basketball player and current college basketball analyst for ESPN and ABC, will be the keynote speaker at the club’s event on Friday, Feb. 16 from... - February 14, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Dr. Kathryn Lofton Receives LGBT Religious History Award
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Religious Archives Network (LGBT-RAN) honors Dr. Kathryn Lofton as the 2006-07 recipient of its LGBT Religious History Award. The LGBT Religious Archives Network created this award in order to promote scholarship in LGBT studies in religious history. ... - February 14, 2007 - LGBT Religoius Archives Network
New Leadership Means New Opportunities for Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Ray Clifford appointed executive director of the non-profit, nonpartisan organization assisting severely wounded service members from the War on Terror - February 14, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Amber Alert Issued For Idaho Girl (Mea Johnson - 4)
The Idaho State Police has issued an Amber Alert for a four-year-old child who was abducted from the Early Development Center in Plummer, Idaho. Mea Johnson was allegedly taken by Helen Johnson. It is believed Helen Johnson is headed to Thompson Falls, Montana. The Idaho State Police are on... - February 13, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Minnesota Girl (Deidre Jeanne Michuda - 14)
The Inver Grove Heights police are searching for 14-year-old Deidre Jeanne Michuda, whom they believe was kidnapped. The suspect is her non-custodial father, 34-year-old Stephen Michael Michuda. The Suspect is the non-custodial father, he took the victim after school, has is a known Registered... - February 13, 2007 - Project Safekids
towPartners Launches Online Service Provider Locator Tool
towPartners Launches Online Service Provider Locator Tool at towSearch.com - February 13, 2007 - towPartners
Cambridge Who's Who Supports Artist Ivan P. Dobranic
Ivan P. Dobranic of Sarasota, Fl., has been selected as Honorary Member of Cambridge Who's Who for his exceptional art talent. While stricken with the debilitating disease of Muscular Dystrophy, Ivan finds determination and spirit through Art. - February 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Women Presidents’ Organization Member Named Small Business Innovative Research Award Winner
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) member Esther Yu, president and CEO of Integrated Solutions Inc., a software solutions firm based in Holmdel, N.J., has been recognized with a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Award. The award was based on Integrated Solutions patent pending... - February 13, 2007 - Women President Organization
HIV/Aids Know Your Status Concert Succeeds in Testing Over 1000 in Atlanta
“Know Your Status” Atlanta event succeeds in testing 1000+ African Americans for HIV/Aids. - February 13, 2007 - World Music International
Cambridge Who's Who Names George A. Furness, Jr. Executive of the Year in International Wildlife Living Resources Conservation
Cambridge Who's Who Names George A. Furness, Jr. Executive of the Year in International Wildlife Living Resources Conservation - February 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
N. Elaine Blevins Named Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year in Behavior Management Education
N. Elaine Blevins Special Educator, Parkland Elementary School, has been named Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year in Behavior Management Education. - February 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Cambridge Who’s Who Honors Melody Baker & Her Dedication to the Disabled Community
Melody Baker honored by Cambridge Who’s Who for her Dedication to the Disabled Community - February 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Sarah J. Bates Named Cambridge Who's Who Executive of the Year in Steel Processing Services
Sarah J. Bates president of New Technology Steel, LLC is one of the largest minority-owned flat-rolled service center networks in the U.S., has been named Cambridge Who's Who Executive of the Year in Steel Processing Services. - February 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
June D. Maule Named Cambridge Who's Who Executive of the Year in Aviation
Cambridge Who's Who Names June D. Maule Executive of the Year in Aviation. - February 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Renato Kich Named Cambridge Who's Who Executive of the Year in Ready Mixed Concrete
Cambridge Who's Who names Renato Kich Executive of the Year in Ready Mixed Concrete. - February 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
SniffyMcGees.com Wins the First WomensNet Amber Grant of 2007
Sniffy McGee’s Unique Pet Boutique (http://www.SniffyMcGees.com), an online boutique for the pooch with style, has been awarded the first WomensNet Amber Grant for Entrepreneurs of 2007. - February 12, 2007 - WomensNet.Net
Toronto Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Announces New Facilitator
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that Frances Kennedy is the new facilitator for the three Toronto Chapters. Kennedy is an independent consultant to privately held companies offering organizational development, strategic planning and human resource management. The WPO is... - February 12, 2007 - Women President Organization
Lisa Kemp-Williams Ministers at Crossroad Community Cathedral
Prophetic psalmist to minister in word and song at Crossroads Community Cathedral Church in East Hartford, Connecticut in February. - February 12, 2007 - LKW Ministries International
Mexico’s Carnival, Fiesta Forever
It’s more than just beads… - February 12, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
AHPA to Doctors: Ask Your Patients About their Use of Herbs
Several recent journal articles have measured patient disclosure of herb use and found that most people do not tell their doctors of such use. This is not ‘another problem with herbs,’ but a problem with doctor-patient communication — one easily fixed by doctors who should ask their patients about their use of supplements. - February 10, 2007 - American Herbal Products Association
Women Presidents’ Organization Names Events Coordinator
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has announced that Emily Scarlet Kramer has joined the organization as the events coordinator. In this position Kramer will organize and manage the budget for all events for the international organization, as well... - February 09, 2007 - Women President Organization
Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP 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 Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP as a charter member. As a charter member, Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP will have a select seat on the Charter... - February 09, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Amber Alert Issued for Pittsburgh Toddler (Ayinde Bradford - 4)
The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert for the Pittsburgh Police Department, Allegheny County. The Pittsburgh Police are searching for Ayinde Bradford. The child was forcibly taken 9:46 a.m. this morning from the Children’s Museum. Kunta Bradford fled... - February 08, 2007 - Project Safekids
Virtual Assistant Association Hosts Pat Lynch of WomensRadio for February 15 Teleseminar on Using Radio PR to Promote Business
Virtual Assistants and other independent professionals to learn how to harness the power of radio to promote business and give great interviews. - February 08, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce