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Yoga, Meditation & Discourses on 'The Science of Soul, Path to Self Realization & the God-Realization' by Swami Mukundananda in Plano, TX, Between 19-26 July, 2009
Rejuvenate Body, Mind & Soul with simplified Yoga-Meditation techniques, synthesizing ancient yoga systems such as Ashtang yog, Dhyan yoga, Samkhya yoga etc. Learn from Swami Mukundananda, the yoga techniques such as Subtle Body Relaxation, Creative-Meditation (Rup Dhyan), Di-Vibe Asanas-Pranayam, don’t miss the Enlightening Discourses to recharge yourself and Nurture your soul. - July 14, 2009 - Jagadguru Kripalu Yog
EmpowHer Institute Announces Executive Appointments
Betty LaMarr, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of EmpowHer Institute announced the appointments of Claudia Johnson and Dr. Reri MacLean to the positions of President and Board Secretary, respectively. - July 13, 2009 - EmpowHer Institute
Yoga, Meditation & Discourses on 'The Science of the Soul, Path to Self Realization & God-Realization' by Swami Mukundananda near Chicago, IL between 11-17 July, 2009
Learn from Swami Mukundananda, composite Yog through synthesis of various ancient yoga systems such as Ashtanga Yoga, Dhyan Yoga, Samkhya Yoga and more. Through simplified yogic exercises such as Subtle Body Relaxation (SBR), Creative-Meditation (Rup Dhyan), Di-Vibe Asanas and Pranayam, complemented by Enlightening Discourses from Swami Mukundananda, rejuvenate your Body, your Mind, and Soul. He is to visit Lemont, IL, July 11-17, 2009. - July 13, 2009 - Jagadguru Kripalu Yog
Strength of One Indiana Company Grants Three Magical Wishes
When DEFENDER Direct CEO Dave Lindsey, decided to reach out to the community with the help of his employees, he never thought the power of a wish could inspire his employees to raise a whopping $9,000 in just three weeks. With another $9,000 matching funds, DEFENDER Direct will enable the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Indiana Region, to grant three wishes of children battling life-threatening medical conditions. - July 13, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
China Flooding Update from World Vision
"Seasonal floods often have hidden effects on children. We must not grow accustomed to the fact that floods force children to evacuate their homes, affect school attendance, and erode family income," said World Vision’s regional vice president Watt Santatiwat. "In southern... - July 12, 2009 - World Vision US
Obama’s Food Security Pledge at G8 a Laudable Step; Now Must Meet Goals, Aid Agency Says
As President Obama heads to Ghana for his first official African visit as a head of state, international Christian humanitarian agency World Vision urges the U.S. and other governments to follow through on food security pledges made at this week’s G8 summit in Italy and African assistance... - July 12, 2009 - World Vision US
The Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Appoints Tim Crockett to the Board
Tim Crockett, Executive Director, AKE Group, joins HSFA's Board of Directors - July 11, 2009 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Make a Grand Entrance - Rappel 33 Stories from the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Kids Included Together goes ‘over the edge’ for a spectacular charity event benefiting San Diego youth. - July 11, 2009 - Kids Included Together
2500+ Members Registered with the Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association (GRAPA)
Formed in 2007, and with only 300 members at the end of its first year, the Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association (GRAPA) recently celebrated the registration of its 2500th member. The event further solidifies GRAPA’s position as the leading standards body and professional... - July 11, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
GHCA Announces New Chairman
Only the most accomplished business professionals are considered for the position of Chairman of the Board. While this esteemed position comes with a lot of prestige, it is one of the most important roles in both for-profit and not-for-profit business. So, when Magnolia Manor President & CEO... - July 11, 2009 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities
IRS Grants Animal Rescue Organization 501(c)(3) Status
CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm, an animal rescue organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of in-need animals, today announced it has been granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status by the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS has classified CJ Acres Animal... - July 11, 2009 - CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm
Coming Soon to a Pew Near You
Ancient Music Meets 21st Century Technology - July 10, 2009 - Hi-Fi Hymn Book
Habitat for Humanity Re-Store in Venice, Florida Hosts Customer Appreciation Day
Giving back to their customers on July 18, 2009 with a fun day of shopping specials, food and entertainment. - July 10, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity Re-Store
Mosaic Harmony Celebrates 16th Season and Names 2009-2010 Advisory Board
The choir elected its 2009-2010 Advisory Board members this past April and outgoing Advisory Board President Roxane Hughes, who has been with the choir for 8 seasons, was thrilled to make the announcement of the incoming board members, whose terms began officially on July 1. - July 10, 2009 - Mosaic Harmony
Mosaic Harmony Enters Verizon’s 2009 How Sweet the Sound Competition
Mosaic Harmony, an interfaith, multicultural community choir based in Northern Virginia, recently entered the Verizon sponsored “How Sweet the Sound” contest this past June. The choir, who wrapped their 2008-2009 season on June 28 has never entered a contest of this type and is... - July 10, 2009 - Mosaic Harmony
Make-A-Wish Foundation® Announces Formation of Evansville Regional Advisory Council
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Indiana Region, announced the formation of the Evansville Regional Advisory Council. The Evansville Regional Advisory Council was formed by a committed group of dedicated volunteers to advance the mission of the Make-A-Wish... - July 09, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Hoops for Hope Tourney to Benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Central Ohio Region
Planning is well underway for the 7th Annual Hoops for Hope 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, H4H Street Vault - Pole Vault Competition and H4H Corn Hole Tournament on July 18 to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. All Shepherds Lutheran Church located at 6580 Columbus Pike (Rte 23) in Lewis... - July 09, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
NAFA Launches 2009 Membership Drive
NAFA Fleet Management Association thrives on the support of its membership. From now through November 30, 2009, the 2009 Membership Drive will seek to bring more fleet managers into the fold to make the Association even stronger. - July 09, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Everybody is on the Run for Janie
With just a hammer and a 1979-penny (the owner’s birth year), Pennyroyal Silver was built on a foundation of creativity and artistic merit. Pennyroyal Silver is known for their limited edition sterling silver pieces, but can also create custom designs upon request, ranging from song lyrics and significant dates to personal drawings and family crests. Janie is the newest piece in the collection. - July 09, 2009 - Pennyroyal Studio
Chelsea Community Foundation Awards $25,000 to the Chelsea District Library for Oral History Project
Two-Year Grant to Support Project Documenting History of the Chelsea Community - July 09, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Randy Couture Fights Nogueira and Autism
Randy "The Natural" Couture will host "Natural Understanding," a V.I.P. event and raffle to benefit the Autism Society of Oregon. - July 09, 2009 - Athlete2Model
Delta Force Paintball Purchase 007 Casino Royale Scud Missile for Their Paintballers
Delta Force Paintball recently purchased a scud missile from the latest set of 007 Casino Royale for their paintballer's. Find out why and the reaction so far. - July 09, 2009 - Delta Force Paintball
Six California Police Departments Open Doors for Sikh American Cops
Today, the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF)—the oldest Sikh American civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—announced that, over the past several weeks, six California police departments have confirmed their commitment to equal employment... - July 08, 2009 - Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund
12-Year Old Halima Bleu (aka Nickayla Tucker) Inspires Crowd at Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, Wilmington, DE 2009
Halima Bleu (aka NicKayla Tucker) is an inspiration to all as she belts out the Jazz Standards at the 2009 Clifford Brown Jazz Festival. - July 08, 2009 - Inspiration for Excellence
Make-a-Wish Foundation® Earns 2009 Best of Indianapolis Award
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Indiana Region, has been selected for the 2009 Best of Indianapolis Award in the Non-Profit Organizations category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes... - July 08, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Food, Wine, & Wishes Planned for July 24; Event to Relieve Backlog of 170 Pending Wishes
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Kentucky Region is holding its annual Wish Ball 2009: Food, Wine and Wishes: The Roaring Twenties. Hosted by 102.3 The Max personalities George Lindsey, Aaron Miller and Lynda Lambert, the taste-of event will include music, dancing and décor reminiscent of the twenties. - July 08, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Dozens of "Princesses" Raise $1,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation®
Westfield Southpark Mall hosted a princess makeover party on June 26 to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Northeast Ohio Region. For a $10 donation, each “princess” received a magical tiara, fabulous maribou boa and dazzling hair... - July 08, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, to Open SW Regional Office: The Property Hunt is on
The marketing consultant the BBC introduce as The Marketing Magician is seeking a new regional office in the south west of England. - July 08, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
New Business - Profits Go to Food Bank
A graphic designer here in Omaha has just launched a new side business: http://AnniesDoodlebugz.com. It is an online store featuring art work created by Ann Troe. Profits from the store will be donated to the OmahaFoodBank.org. Ann is very excited about the opportunity to apply philanthropic... - July 08, 2009 - Annies Doodlebugz
North Carolina Junior Golf Tour Announces November Event at Duke University Golf Club
The Tarheel Golf Foundation has announced that its leading North Carolina Junior Golf Program, the Tarheel Junior Golf Tour will play at Duke University's Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club in Durham, NC on November 21-22, 2009. The event is open to junior golfers from North Carolina, players from... - July 07, 2009 - Tarheel Golf Foundation
The Cure for the Summertime Blues: 4th Annual Simi Valley Blues Festival
Free concert announces upcoming charity fundraiser. - July 06, 2009 - Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley
Tarheel State Junior Championship Scheduled to Elite North Carolina Junior Golf Season
The Tarheel Junior Golf has announced that the opening event of the 2009-2010 junior golf tour season will be at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Finley Golf Course. The nationally-ranked event is scheduled for September 26-27, 2009. - July 04, 2009 - Tarheel Golf Foundation
Better Business Bureau Awards Wise Giving Alliance Seal to the Casey Cares Foundation
After a comprehensive review, Better Business Bureau serving Greater Maryland awarded the Casey Cares Foundation with its Accredited Charity Seal. The application for BBB’s Accredited Charity Seal can only be completed by a local charity that has been assessed by BBB to meet or exceed each of its 20 Standards for Charity Accountability. The Casey Cares Foundation provides uplifting programs with a special touch to critically ill children and their families throughout the Maryland area. - July 03, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation
Nadjah Pennington - Quiet Confidence & Striking Beauty Takes the Crown in Talented Teen Competition
Nadjah Pennington of New Castle, DE wins Hal Jackson's Talented Teens Delaware Competition. - July 03, 2009 - Inspiration for Excellence
Pluff Mud Connect Offering Thrive! Prize to Local Nonprofits
Answering One Simple Question Could Yield $1,000 - July 03, 2009 - Pluff Mud Connect
Wake County SmartStart Receives Clean Audit Report
Wake County SmartStart is proud to announce it has received, for the fifth consecutive year, a clean bill of financial health, according to the Office of State Auditor. An audit of Wake County SmartStart’s FY 2007-08 activities found the organization was in compliance with all applicable... - July 02, 2009 - Wake County SmartStart
New Amazing Kids! Website Sparks Dreams and Inspires Children
In celebration of its eleventh year helping kids worldwide realize their amazing potential, Amazing Kids! has re-launched its premier website for children: amazing-kids.org Easy-to-navigate and sporting a fresh new look, the redesigned website is not your typical redesign conceived and executed by... - July 02, 2009 - Amazing Kids!
IHEC Awards Business Grant to GiveForward.org
Illinois Hispanic Entrepreneurship Center Awards Business Grant to GiveForward.org as a High-Growth Potential Firm - July 01, 2009 - GiveForward
Jewelers for Children Grant Wish for Local Boy Battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Four-year-old Javion, who is battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, a life-threatening type of blood cancer, was granted his wish of an ultimate shopping spree to his most favorite stores: Toys R’ Us, Walmart, Burlington Coat Factory and Holcomb’s, recently thanks to the Make-A-Wish... - July 01, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Wish Volunteers Bring Gift of Hope
Keondia is a vivacious 12-year-old girl who loves listening to the Jonas Brothers, going shopping and playing her X-Box. The Granger native who is battling Acute Myelogenous Leukemia will have her heartfelt wish granted—a trip to Walt Disney World—thanks to Holly Huffman and John... - July 01, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Make-a-Wish Foundation® Celebrates Success from Walk for Wishes
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Indiana Region with the help of dedicated walkers and volunteers, raised nearly $68,000 for the 4th Annual Walk for Wishes®. The Walk, which was held Saturday June, 20, included 73 teams and an additional 475 individuals... - July 01, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Love U2®: Relationship Smarts PLUS Wins Publishers Association Award
The Dibble Institute is pleased to announce that their curriculum, Love U2®: Relationship Smarts PLUS has won the prestigious 2009 Distinguished Achievement Award for curriculum based teaching aids from the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP). The AEP Awards recognize the year's most... - July 01, 2009 - The Dibble Institute
Maryland Local on the Rachael Ray Show Friday, July 3, 2009
Maryland local, Aaron Ware, will be featured on the Rachael Ray show on Fri., July 3rd. Aaron lost his twin brother Eric to cancer, but turned his grief around by starting a baking company. He sells his creations for $1.00 a piece and donates some of the proceeds to the organization that brought joy to his twin in his last years, the Casey Cares Foundation. Aaron and his family spoke at the Casey Cares Foundation gala and three dozen of his cookies were auctioned off for $1,500. - July 01, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation
Crisis? SOS? www.GIVINGAWAY.com Rescues Those in Need
Growing Community Website for Free Stuff, Want Ads, Volunteers, Delivery, and so much more. - June 30, 2009 - GIVINGAWAY
COARE Launches Ambassador Program for Shark Safe Initiative
Worldwide Response to Shark Conservation Efforts. Certification Program Enlists the Help of People Around the Globe to Raise Awareness of Shark Conservation - June 30, 2009 - COARE (The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education)
Tarheel Junior Golf Tour Releases 2011 Fall Schedule of Nationally-Ranked Junior Golf Tournaments in North Carolina
The Tarheel Golf Foundation, has released their 2011 Tarheel Junior Golf Tour Schedule of Nationally-Ranked Junior Golf Tournaments. The thirty-six hole events run from September through December and are played on top ranked collegiate, PGA Tour owned TPC Courses as well as private clubs and leading resort golf courses. - June 30, 2009 - Tarheel Golf Foundation
Tarheel Junior Golf Tour to Host the Robert Trent Jones Junior Championship at the Carolina Trace Country Club, Near Pinehurst in 2011
The Tarheel Golf Foundation and Carolina Trace Country Club have set the date of the 2011 Robert Trent Jones Junior Championship. The prestigious fall classic event will take place September 17-18 2011 over the Lake Course at Carolina Trace Country Club, in the Carolina Sandhills. - June 30, 2009 - Tarheel Golf Foundation
Free Massage Workshop for People with Cancer and Their Families Offered at the Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Gentle Touch: Easy Massage Techniques for Beginners with Paul Hurbace, LMT will take place on Friday, July 17, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361. - June 28, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Orlando Rowing Club to Offer Demonstration Clinics for Visually Impaired
Orlando Rowing Club (ORC) will be offering two indoor rowing demonstration and learning clinics for visually impaired youths and adults during the 48th Annual Convention of the American Council of the Blind in Orlando, Florida, July 3-11, 2009. The clinics will be held on Wednesday, July 8, and Thursday, July 9, 5:00pm to 6:30pm both dates at the convention. - June 27, 2009 - Orlando Rowing Club, Inc
Pepperdine Professor and Cancer Survivor Will Present "Success Over Stress" for People with Cancer and Their Families
"Success over Stress" is a free workshop for people with cancer and their families, sponsored by Community Memorial Hospital and The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. It will take place Thursday, July 16, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Cancer Resource Center at CMH, 184 N. Brent St., Ventura, CA 93003. - June 26, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura