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Attention New York City Drinkers: Happy Hour is Now 24/7
A new business emerges in time to put some “Cheers” into the holiday season, turning every hour into Happy Hour with the I’m Not At Work Card. - December 08, 2009 - I'm Not At Work Inc.
Single Seniors Prove to be as Web Savvy as Everyone Else with SeniorDatingNetwork.co.uk
The SeniorDatingNetwork.co.uk team knew that their senior dating website would be a great place for single men and women to get to know one another, but they could never have predicted just how many would sign up. The team found quality of writing and honesty in senior dating members profiles is a... - December 07, 2009 - Senior Dating Network
Older Canadian Home Approaches New Standard of Energy Efficiency with Input from Renewables.ca (we C.a.r.e.)
A 25-year-old home near Ottawa will soon surpass the concept of “net-zero” and become a carbon sink through the adoption of numerous energy efficiency and on-site renewable energy techniques. - December 07, 2009 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Shortage of 124,000 Physicians Imminent Without Swift Action
The United States is facing a rapidly escalating physician shortage. By 2025, the country will face a shortage of at least 124,000 physicians, which will be particularly acute in the primary care fields. In response to this shortage, the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) today... - December 06, 2009 - Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine
Stanton Lions Hold Speech Contest
Stanton Lions Host Speech Contest for students - December 06, 2009 - Stanton Lions Club
Nafa's New Jersey Chapter Holds Annual Holiday Meeting and Fleet Fair with Sports Announcer Michael Kay as Guest Speaker
NAFA's New Jersey Chapter to celebrate the holidays with Yankees announcer Michael Kay and a Fleet Fair on December 8th. - December 06, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
The Romanian Mediators Congress - "Mediation as a Lifestyle"
The National Union of mediators from Romania gathered important public personalities, cultural and professional magistrates, legal practitioners of the academic world, as well as mediators from all over the country, at the Romanian Parliament, on Saturday, the 28th of November 2009, in the first annual congress, having the theme "Mediation as a lifestyle." - December 06, 2009 - The National Union of mediators from Romania
NAFA's Pacific Southwest Chapter Holds Annual Meeting at Los Angeles Auto Show
NAFA Members to take in Los Angeles Auto Show after a chapter luncheon meeting with presentations by OEM representatives. - December 05, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Actor Attempts to Repay Millions After Fulfilling Dream - Creates Talent Overload
Hoping to help others live out a dream is his goal. - December 05, 2009 - Talent Overload
Perspectives of Business Leaders in Washington, D.C. and Düsseldorf, Germany Highlighted in GermanAmericanBusinessForum Dialogue Sessions
The GermanAmericanBusinessForum in Washington, D.C. (GABF) held a dialogue session in Düsseldorf, Germany on November 30, 2009 entitled: “Germany in Change? – U.S. in Change? Outlook 2010: Where are the Transatlantic Business Potentials.” The Düsseldorf event was a... - December 04, 2009 - GermanAmericanBusinessForum in Washington, D.C.
Canyonlands Field Institute Announces Rainbow Bridge Trek in Southern Utah for Spring 2010
Hiking Trek through Native American Lands with Packstock Support April 27 - May 2, 2010 with Canyonlands Field Institute. Trek from Navajo Mountain to Rainbow Bridge with experienced Navajo Guides and CFI Naturalists. - December 04, 2009 - Canyonlands Field Institute
Association of Computer Repair Business Owners Launches New Website
The Association of Computer Repair Business Owners has launched its new website as of 1 December. Due to the growth of the Association the old site was no longer able to accommodate the members. Founded in 2007, the Association of Computer Repair Business Owners members are committed to the... - December 04, 2009 - Association of Computer Repair Business Owners
Jorum Learning and Teaching Competition with ALT – Championing Open Educational Resources
Jorum learning and teaching competition with ALT - prizes awarded at ALT-C. First prize was awarded to ‘Making Group-work work’, developed by LearnHigher, a collaboration between the Universities of Brunel, Bradford and Leeds. - December 03, 2009 - Association for Learning Technology
Canadian Entrepreneur Launches New Website That Could Re-Define the Meaning of ‘Girls Night Out’
Girlfriend Social is a networking site that is designed for women to socially meet new girl friends. Its objective is to bridge the gap between social media and real life, and cover a need that is mostly unattended in the current social scene. There are networking sites that let people meet just anybody, sites that let people date each other, sites for business purposes… but this one aims for a niche that is still unoccupied, Female Friendships. - December 03, 2009 - Girlfriend Social
Northern Arizona Student Receives $15,000 Scholarship
Northern Arizona University student Hesham Elnagar is the recipient of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) 15th Anniversary Commemorative Scholarship. Elnagar, a native of Henderson, Nev., graduated summa cum laude from Northern Arizona University in May 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts... - December 03, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Harnessing Social Media for Small Business and Entrepreneurs Subject of December Experts Connection Session
Neal Schaffer, Author of “Windmill Networking: Understanding, Leveraging & Maximizing LinkedIn,” Shares Business-Grounded Advice on How to Profit from Social Media - December 02, 2009 - NETSHARE
BRAOA Now Offering Canadian Bathtub Refinishing Referral Services
In a statement released today, the Bathtub Refinishing Association of America has announced that it is expanding its bathtub refinishing referral services to bathtub refinishing service providers in Canada. - December 01, 2009 - Bathtub Refinishing Association of America
Bandwidth is Where Music Lovers and Music Makers Are Coming Together
Bandwidth, an exciting new social networking sites for bands and their fans. Bandwidth was built and designed to bridge the gap created by the recording industry and allowed to grow by terrestrial radio. - November 30, 2009 - Black Sky Radio
Learn About an Active Senior Retirement Co-Op Housing Community for Age-in-Place Urban Co-Housing Living in NW Portland, Oregon at the Sheldon: A Green Light Cooperative
Free Seminar: Green Light Cooperative event on Sunday, December 6th, 2009 from 3-5pm at 909 NW 19th Avenue to learn more about the Sheldon Cooperative-- an active senior retirement community to be built in NW Portland, taking new members now. Expert guest panel and wine tasting event. - November 29, 2009 - The Sheldon: A Green Light Cooperative
New Contact Button for Blogs that Hides Email & Shares Social Profiles Released by WikiWorldBook
Do you need a free Contact Button for your blog, so that spammers can’t harvest your email address? Do you also want to share all your VOIP, IM and social media profiles with your visitors? WikiWorldBook's new Contact Button enables bloggers to both hide their email address and share all... - November 27, 2009 - WikiWorldBook
Colorado BioScience Association Moves Offices with Two Other Associations to Columbine Place at 216 16th Street, Suite 850, Denver
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) along with the Colorado Association for Manufacturing and Technology (CAMT) and the Colorado Software and Internet Association (CSIA) have moved together to a new office located in Downtown Denver. The announcement is made by John Collar, President and CEO... - November 27, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
NAFA Hires New Associate Director of Education
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces Hanaan Bedri has been hired as Associate Director of Education. - November 27, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
IAPAM Announces Botox Training Program Tips for the New Aesthetic Physician
Botox / Dysport injections are the most popular aesthetic medical procedure performed in the U.S. However, such market growth has lead to the undesired reality that physicians mistakenly think that all they need to do is hang out a sign and start injecting. The IAPAM now offers doctors these tips in selecting a botox training program. - November 26, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
MultiFunction Cardiography
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM), in adhering to its core mission of education and professional development, is the first medical society to evaluate and test the newest technology in assessing coronary heart disease. - November 26, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Arizona Self-Storage Association Initiates Statewide Toys for Tots Campaign
Member Facilities Supporting Program By Serving As Drop-Off Locations - November 25, 2009 - Arizona Self Storage Association
The National Community RX Assistance Program to Provide Prescription Assistance
Free Prescription Drug Card Offered to All US Residents. - November 23, 2009 - The National Community RX Assistance Program
Green Collar Association Sets Out the Green Workforce Preparedness Initiative
Environmental clearinghouse, Green Collar Association deploys an initiative to fortify North America's spot in the worldwide green market. - November 23, 2009 - Green Collar Association
NAWBO San Diego December Seminar Focuses on Leadership
Dr. Helen Eckmann will present "Women, Power, Authority and Leadership" on Dec. 11 from noon to 1 p.m. as part of NAWBO San Diego's seminar series. - November 22, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
IAPAM Offers Consumers Cosmetic Injectable Safety Tips: Watching a Video Does Not Constitute Botox Training
Yes, its hard to believe but there are websites that are promoting DIY (Do It Yourself) Botox. - November 21, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Westchester Non Profit Created by Students Raises $25,000 and Sends Two Students on Summer Teen Tours
Trip of a Lifetime, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created by twelve high school students from Scarsdale, NY, raised $25,000 to send two students from Yonkers, NY, on summer teen tours to the West Coast. - November 19, 2009 - Project: Trip of a Lifetime
Winona State University Student Wins Holiday Card Design Contest
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is proud to announce Winona State University student Kaitlin Corrigan (graphic design, 2010), is the winner of the 2009 NSCS Holiday Card Contest. NSCS will send the card featuring her design to NSCS’ partners and vendors. NSCS members voted... - November 19, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Business in Touch with Its “Soft” Side Professional Soft Skills Development Seen as Critical for Business Success
Identifying and developing professional soft skills is embraced by almost 80% of companies, i4cp study finds. - November 18, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Superwomen Boot Camp and Val Fujii Proud to Announce Special Thanksgiving Day Boot Camp
Val Fujii, a Folsom personal trainer and fitness expert, and Team Superwomen Boot Camp, is proud to announce a special Thanksgiving Day Boot Camp. - November 18, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Wisconsin Builders Association® Develops Home Construction Contract
The new WBA Home Construction contract has been developed to set a statewide industry standard for a professional agreement between a builder and owner. This user-friendly contract will increase professionalism in residential building through its consistent language, fair and reasonable risk allocation; and fair and reasonable default standards for its members and professionals within the building industry. - November 18, 2009 - Wisconsin Builders Association
MIT Enterprise Forum Presents Live Virtual MasterClass with Brian Halligan, Successful Start-Up CEO & Inbound Marketing Expert as Part of Global Entrepreneurship Week
Inbound Marketing, a revolutionary approach on making it easy for customers to find you using Google, Social Media, and Blogs. - November 18, 2009 - AuthorsGlobe
Join NAWBO San Diego to Celebrate the Holiday Season
Happy NAWBO! will be a festive evening of food, drink and networking on December 7 at Solare Ristorante. - November 18, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
PSA Campaign to Encourage Hosting Foreign Exchange Students Wins Prestigious Award
Radio public service announcement campaign wins Davey Award for excellence - November 17, 2009 - The Council on Standards for International Educational Travel
Rethinking Psychiatric Crisis: Alternative Responses to “First Breaks”
Experts on responses to first-break psychosis from across the world gather in New York City, presenting a one-day conference open to the public: November 23rd, 2009 9 AM - 7:30 PM New York University, Kimmel Center - November 16, 2009 - International Network Toward Alternatives and Recovery (INTAR)
Capital District Local First’s Buy Local Bash 2009
To offer locally based alternatives to big-box Holiday shopping, Capital District Local first, will hold it’s annual Buy Local Bash on Versio November 21st, 2009 from 5-9pm at the Troy Atrium 297 River Street, Troy. This is the third annual Buy Local Bash held by the group. Last years’... - November 15, 2009 - Capital District Local First
Portable Storage Units Used to Develop Marketing Suites
Architects and engineers work together to develop innovative marketing suites built from used portable storage containers. - November 15, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
The Latino Breakfast Club and Chicago Hope Academy Bridge the Gap
As part of the Chicago area participation in Global Entrepreneurship Week, The Latino Breakfast Club (LBC) and Chicago Hope Academy (Hope) present “Bridging the Gap.” On November 18th, 2009 at 3pm, the Senior Class of Hope and members of business communities around Chicago will come... - November 14, 2009 - Latino Breakfast Club
Raleigh Regional Association Of REALTORS® Hosts Rally to Support Our Troops
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that from Nov. 1 through Nov. 23, the Association will host the RRAR Rally to Support Our Troops. During this time, RRAR will be accepting donations of various items to send to the largest... - November 14, 2009 - RRAR
Folsom Fitness Expert Val Fujii Shares Tips to Help You Stay Healthy This Flu Season
Val Fujii, a Folsom personal trainer and fitness expert, shares some tips that will help your body stay strong and healthy this flu season. - November 13, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Television and Film Star Steven Bauer and Renowned Artist Barry Gross Are Featured Artists for the Culture Network’s "Art for Autism" Event
Autism Society of America and the Center for Autism Related Disabilities will receive proceeds from The Culture Network’s Art for Autism event. - November 13, 2009 - The Culture Network
NAFA Launches New Expo Website and Opens Registration for 2010 I&E
NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo will be anything but the same old I&E. Revamped based on suggestions by Members and Affiliates, the I&E boasts a brand new website, high-powered keynote speakers, and more educational programs than ever. - November 13, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Most Companies Have Yet to Master Strategic Workforce Planning
New i4cp study finds 70% of companies have workforce planning strategies, but rating effectiveness and future forecasts lags behind. - November 12, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Remodeling for a Better Life
NARI remodeler designs a bath for a special needs child. - November 12, 2009 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
AIA Huron Valley Announces 2009 Honor Awards Recipients
Ann Arbor firms Lord Aeck & Sargent, Inc., David Milling Architects, Hobbs+Black Associates, Inc. Quinn Evans Architects and Cornerstone Design Inc. among those recognized. - November 12, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Huron Valley
The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs Presents "Personal Strategies for Success" Sponsored by Luxottica Retail
Luxottica Retail will host a “Personal Strategies for Success” executive panel discussion on Wednesday, November 18 at the company’s North American headquarters in Mason, Ohio. Local executives will share their views on success and their recommendations on how to achieve your... - November 12, 2009 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Karmawish, the First Global Community Based on Mutual Help and Exchange
Karmawish, a community website based on mutual help, has gone public. Members of Karmawish are able help each other for free from virtually anywhere with an internet connection. Based on the Karmic law where one’s good deed triggers a positive reaction, Karmawish makes it possible for each... - November 12, 2009 - Karmawish