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Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Named Title Sponsor of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Raleigh chapter of Breakfast Club America, has announced that the club has named Northwestern Mutual Financial Network as its title sponsor. In honor of the sponsorship, the club’s official name is the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the... - January 26, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
WPO Member Named Utah Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2006 Winner
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has announced that Barbara Zimonja, WPO member and president of Premier Resorts International, Inc., has been named a Utah Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2006 winner. Zimonja won in the Business... - January 26, 2007 - Women President Organization
National Survey Focuses on Golf Course Nutrient Use
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has announced that the third phase of its first-of-its kind national survey of golf courses will begin in mid-March. This phase will collect data from golf course superintendents on the amount of nutrients applied to golf courses. - January 26, 2007 - Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
Amber Alert for Montana Toddler (Loic Rogers - 2)
The Flathead County Sheriff's Department and The Montana State Police have issued and Amber Alert for Loic J.M. Rogers after a search, which began shortly after he disappeared, failed to turn up any trace of the boy. Authorities said Loic’s father reported last seeing him at about 7 p.m. - January 25, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Kentucky Toddler (Brielle Connors - 2)
The Jessamine County Sheriff's Dept and The Kentucky State Police have issued an Amber Alert a Jessamine County toddler who was allegedly taken from a babysitter by her non-custodial mother. Brielle Connors, 2, was last seen at about 10:15 a.m. Police say she was taken by her mother, Lauren R. - January 25, 2007 - Project Safekids
Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons Recognizes April 25th as Parental Alienation Awareness Day
Nevada has joined Maine and Iowa in statewide recognition of April 25th as Parental Alienation Awareness Day. - January 25, 2007 - Parental Alienation Awareness Organization
Chicago's Academy Awards Party
Academy Award® Nominated Films Shown At The 42nd Chicago International Film Festival. Chicago's Academy Awards Party... where you are the star. Biggest screens in town, great food, drink, prizes, and other surprises. - January 25, 2007 - Cinema/Chicago
LogoBee Announces New In-House Web Design Service
Popular graphics design firm expands into website design and development. - January 25, 2007 - LogoBee Logo Design
Amber Alert Issued for Miami - Dade Girl (Diana Diaz -14)
The Miami Dade Police Department and The Florida Department of Law Enforcement have issued an Amber Alert for Diana Diaz. Diana was last seen wearing a brown t-shirt, blue pants and gray tennis shoes. She was last seen at the 1900 block of SW 19th Street. She may be in the company of two... - January 24, 2007 - Project Safekids
Patients Welcome New Proposed Federal Rules for Gluten-Free Labeling
FDA has announced proposed rules setting standards defining the term 'gluten-free' and how manufacturers may use the term in labeling. The proposal will make it easier for the estimated 2 million Americans with celiac disease to make safe food choices. Persons with celiac disease cannot eat the protein gluten which is found in wheat, rye or barley. - January 24, 2007 - American Celiac Disease Alliance
Amber Alert Notifications on MySpace Offered by Project Safekids
Project Safekids once again is reminding MySpace users that they can receive Amber Alerts notifications instantly through downloading their Social Networking Amber Alert for your MySpace profile. You can make a difference in the life of a child. You can instantly forward the Amber Alert... - January 23, 2007 - Project Safekids
Queens is Treated to Rendition of the Wizard of Oz
Adults with developmental disabilities perform The Wizard of Oz. - January 23, 2007 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Legbreaker Challenge Cyclo Sportive 22nd July 2007 Raising Funds for County Air Ambulance
Leek Cyclists' Club are proud to present their 2nd edition of the Legbreaker Challenge cyclo sportive, which will be held on Sunday the 22nd July 2007, supporting the County Air Ambulance Trust. In 2006 over £4000 was raised and it is hoped that this will be exceeded in 2007. Rider feedback from 2006 confirmed that the Legbreaker Challenge is one of the hardest cyclo sportive events in the UK, with over 3000m of ascent in just 130km. - January 22, 2007 - Leek Cyclists' Club
Women Presidents’ Organization Launches First Portland Chapter
The first Portland chapter of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) launches in February for accomplished women presidents who have led their companies to generate over 2 million dollars (or $1-million in a service-based business) in annual revenue. WPO aims to improve business... - January 22, 2007 - Women President Organization
Amber Alert Issued for Indiana Family (Jaylan, Justin, Kyara, Kayla Walker)
The suspect is considered Armed and Dangerous - January 20, 2007 - Project Safekids
CCOF Introduces Expedited Organic Certification Program
CCOF unveiled today an expedited organic certification program in response to the booming demand for organic certification. Clients seeking organic certification can now go through the same rigorous inspection and review criteria as the regular certification process in a fraction of the time. - January 20, 2007 - CCOF
Get Me Out of Here! Beat Blue Monday with an Escape to the Real World
Meaningful travel provider i-to-i launches unique cultural tours to get to the very heart of some of the world's most exciting destinations. - January 20, 2007 - i-to-i
Family Services of Western Pennsylvania Staff and Service Recipients to Speak at Monroeville Transportation Hearing
At least 15 speakers, who are employed by or receive human services from Family Services of Western Pennsylvania, will testify at a hearing scheduled to examine the proposed cuts to regional transportation services. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, January 23, between 4 and 8 p.m., at the Monroeville Radisson, located at 101 Mall Boulevard, Monroeville. - January 20, 2007 - Family Services of Western Pennsylvania
Amber Alert Issued for Oklahoma Girl (Marissa Marie Graham -10)
An Amber Alert has been issued for Marissa Marie Graham. She has been abducted in Texhoma, Oklahoma. An Eyewitness that seen the girl at approximately 6:30 PM advised that a white male possible driving a white chevrolet cavalier abducted the girl. Witness advised that he saw the male... - January 19, 2007 - Project Safekids
New Greeting Card Line Benefits Children in Crisis
100% of profits go to charity. - January 19, 2007 - Art with Heart
Documentary Film Festival Announced in Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex
Texas Filmmakers, a 501(c)(3) arts organization, announces plans for a four-day documentary film festival in Denton, TX. Denton sits atop the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex approximately 45 miles north of either city’s downtown. A town of 100,000, Denton contains two large universities:... - January 18, 2007 - Texas Filmmakers Corporation
Women Presidents’ Organization Members Named to Enterprising Women National Advisory Board
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) New York member Amy Birnbaum and members-at-large Pamela O’Rourke and Rosalie Stackman Edson have been named to the Enterprising Women National Advisory Board. As members of the National Advisory Board, Birnbaum, O’Rourke and Edson will provide... - January 18, 2007 - Women President Organization
SEM Agency Association SEMPO Kick-Starts First State of Search Marketing in Europe Survey
European marketing and advertising professionals encouraged to participate in the search marketing survey to document UK and European key trends. - January 18, 2007 - The Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO)
Carolina Hurricanes Named Charter Member of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that charter member, the Carolina Hurricanes hockey club, will host a series of events in January for club members. The January events will include a cocktail reception co-sponsored by... - January 17, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
United Planet to Participate in Bloomingdales's Multi-Charity Event
United Planet will participating in Bloomingdale's multi-charity event, "The Shopping Benefit", on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, at Bloomingdale's Chestnut Hill Fashion & Home/Men's stores. The event will be held from 10am-10pm with over 35 local charities participating. "The... - January 17, 2007 - United Planet
The National Sleep Foundation Announces Great American Sleep Challenge
Ever Dreamed of a Better Night’s Sleep? The National Sleep Foundation Launches Campaign to Help Americans Improve the Quality of Their Zzzzzs. - January 17, 2007 - National Sleep Foundation
JobCentral to Sponsor Leading Industry Blogger
Job Site agrees to 2-year, six-figure sponsorship of Cheezhead.com - January 17, 2007 - DirectEmployers
Supercharge Your New Year's Resolution with NAPO
Struggling to keep your New Year’s resolution? Get Organized Month, sponsored by the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO), is in full swing. NAPO’s dozens of chapters and thousands of members are holding public events throughout the country. Look for Get Organized... - January 17, 2007 - National Association of Professioanl Organizers
Amber Alert Issued for San Antonio Infant (Isaiah Nathaniel Ramirez)
The F.B.I. (Houston) office has issued an Amber Alert for Isaiah Nathaniel Ramirez. The child was given to (2) unknown females by the biological mother at a truck stop around San Antonio. Isaiah Ramirez was last seen at approximately 6:00 p.m. on January 13, 2007 near their home in San Antonio,... - January 16, 2007 - Project Safekids
Century City Cell Phone Fest Announces GoTV Networks as Exclusive Mobile TV Network Sponsor
Cutting-edge cell phone fest announces partnership with GoTV Networks; Seeks aspiring filmmakers with stories to tell. - January 16, 2007 - Century City Cell Phone Fest
VirtualAssistantNetworking.com Hosts Mark Merenda of SmartMarketing for Jan 18 Tele-Seminar on Marketing and Branding
Virtual Assistants and other professional service providers to learn about the power of marketing and branding. - January 15, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Amber Alert Issued for Two Year Old Skokie Girl (Elizabeth Ortiz)
The Skokie Police Department and The Illinois State Police have issued an Amber Alert for Elizabeth Ortiz. The victim is a two year old female and was taken from 5200 block Oakton, Skokie, Illinois. The child was taken by common law father after injuring her mother in a domestic... - January 14, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Texas Sisters (Mercedes & Monica Pineda)
The Texas Department of Public Safety and The Ferris Police Department have issued an Amber Alert for Mercedes Pineda, 10, and Monica Pineda, 15, after their mother used deceptive means to remove the younger child from school. Debra Pineda, 31, is ordered by the court to have no visitation with... - January 12, 2007 - Project Safekids
Marsha Firestone Speaks at Women Executive Speaker Series Event
Women Presidents’ Organization President Addresses Kickoff Event - January 12, 2007 - Women President Organization
Ninety Organizations Call on Congress to Save $1 Billion in Proposed Global AIDS Funding
Funding increase is critical to turning the tide against deadly pandemic, groups warn. - January 12, 2007 - World Vision US
Chris Paskach, Partner at KPMG LLP Forensic Technology, A Well-Known Expert on E-Discovery to Speak at KC’s Teleconference on "New Regulatory Changes in the E-Discovery"
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that Chris Paskach, National Partner-In-Charge of the Forensic Technology Services practice for KPMG and a nationally known expert and a thought leader on E-Discovery issues will speak at the... - January 12, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Teleconference on New Regulatory Changes in E-Discovery on February 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that it has scheduled a teleconference on “New Regulatory Changes in the E-Discovery”. The event is tentatively scheduled on the last week of February 2007 at 11:00 AM ET. The... - January 12, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
CVS/ Pharmacy Charitable Trust and KIT Open Doors to Children with Disabilities
Kids Included Together (KIT) Receives $30,825 Grant from CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust. The new partnership will increase access to out-of-school time programs for children with disabilities in North County San Diego. - January 11, 2007 - Kids Included Together
LiveOnTheNet.com Goes ‘Live’ with a New Site and Logo Design
New logo and website implemented to assist in the deployment of Live on the Nets’ new services. - January 11, 2007 - LogoBee Logo Design
Job-Hunt.org Names JobCentral.com Best General Job Site of 2006
JobCentral.com Recognized as Best of the Best for 2006. - January 11, 2007 - DirectEmployers
Prepare Now for the New Adverse Event Reporting Law — AHPA's Educational Tele-seminar Offers Practical Implementation Info
The American Herbal Products Association offers a tele-seminar on February 22 to teach the dietary supplements industry how to take any reports of serious adverse events associated with their products. A new law requires that serious AERs be sent to the FDA so that any public safety concerns can be identified and dealt with quickly. AHPA presenters will take the mystery out of the required FDA forms and will help companies establish standard operating procedures to comply with the new law. - January 11, 2007 - American Herbal Products Association
Interfaith Wedding Rabbi Marries Couples on Saturdays
Rabbi Stuart E. Davis, Overland Park, KS, marries interfaith couples on Saturdays and travels throughout the United States. - January 11, 2007 - Uniting Two Faiths
Divorce Support Program Set to Begin at Doylestown United Methodist Church
Doylestown United Methodist Church announces the starting date of the spring session of its DivorceCare program. - January 10, 2007 - Doylestown United Methodist Church
Global Online Retailers from Google, eBay, Discovery Channel, LinkedIn Gather to Discuss Importance of Virtual Marketing
Annual Electronic Retailing Association Leadership Conference Reveals Latest Strategies to Reach Over 195 Million American Mobile Consumers, 57 Million Bloggers - January 10, 2007 - Electronic Retailing Association
New Gallup Poll Finds 46% of Americans 'Just Somewhat Satisfied' with Life: What Makes You Feel Like This?
If you're not satisfied with your life, you're not alone: A January 2007 Gallup poll finds that 46% of Americans are either "just somewhat satisfied" or actively dissatisfied with the way things are going in their personal lives. What makes you feel like this? Inward Quest, an Indianapolis non-profit organization, addresses this question in their personal growth seminars to be held on January 23 and 24, 2007. - January 10, 2007 - Inward Quest, a National Heritage Foundation
Amber Alert Issued for 13 Year Old Boy (William "Ben" Ownby)
The Franklin County Sheriff's Department and The Missouri State Police have issued an Amber Alert for William "Ben" Ownby (13). The child was last seen shortly after getting off the school bus at approximately 3:30 PM. He was walking home when a person saw him being forced into a... - January 09, 2007 - Project Safekids
Blues Foundation's 23rd International Blues Challenge
World's Largest Gathering of Blues Bands - January 09, 2007 - Blues Foundation
Independent Writers of Chicago: “On the Political Beat”
Political journalist, editor and author James L. Merriner, gives the low-down on low down Illinois politics, sharing successful “how-to” secrets of his own on political reporting. Tuesday, January 9th, 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 or visit www.iwoc.org . - January 09, 2007 - Independent Writers of Chicago
Changing the World One T-Shirt at a Time
What do you get when you cross a 13 year old girl with a desire to change the world? You get philanthroteens, a GoodStorm eStore at www.goodstorm.com/stores/philanthroteen . Philanthroteens is an idea originated by 13 year-old Landry Low, a Paradise Valley, Arizona middle school student with a... - January 09, 2007 - Hearts of Stone
Meals And Memories: First Local Chabad Cookbook Published -- Can Matzah Balls and Kung Pao Chicken Coexist?
The Chabad of Upper Montgomery County, MD has collected the best recipes from synagogue members, family, and friends and compiled them into an attractive professionally published keepsake 3-ring cookbook. With 350 recipes, Meals and Memories: A Collection of Recipes Old and New is a fantastic collection containing a wide variety of cuisine, from traditional Jewish recipes to Italian, Mexican, Indian, Asian, and American sources. - January 09, 2007 - Chabad of Upper Montgomery County Maryland