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NPSA Launches Series of Technical Studies
The National Portable Storage Association is conducting a series of technical studies to determine the wind load, snow load, and burn rate of containerized storage units. - April 17, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
What is a Human Being? Newly Released Book by the Institute of Human Thermodynamics, The Human Molecule (2008), Answers the Question.
Newly released book: The Human Molecule, a short 120-page publication on the history of the concept of the person as a “human molecule”, by American chemical engineer Libb Thims, founder of the Institute of Human Thermodynamics, was approved for distribution on April 10, 2008 and is being listed with Bowker’s Books In Print. It is currently available at the publisher's website (LuLu.com) for $9.95 paperback or download (PDF) and will be available on Amazon and other online retailers soon. - April 16, 2008 - Institute of Human Thermodynamics
Sports Analyst Mike Gminski to Speak at the Business Club of the Triangle in April
Former NBA player to speak April 18 at BCA Triangle Breakfast. - April 16, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
NAFA Presents CAFM Boot Camp
NAFA offers members two chances to pass their CAFM exams during the first-ever CAFM Boot Camp. - April 13, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Open Health Tools, to Collaborate on Global Health IT Solutions
OHT, with unprecedented resources, existing technology and expertise, provides a global community that will focus on the requirements, design and development of these enabling tools and components. - April 12, 2008 - Open Health Tools
Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) Announces 2008 Board and Committee Chairs
Jill Wells Heath, president of Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) (www.tcrew.org), an organization which provides a forum for fostering relationships among commercial real estate women professionals in the Triangle market, has announced its 2008 Board and Committee Chairs. The selected... - April 12, 2008 - Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women
AASHE Releases Draft of Campus Sustainability Rating System
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) announced the release of the next draft of its rating system for sustainability in higher education, called STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System). The release of STARS 0.5 opens a public... - April 12, 2008 - Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
Avoid Remodeling Fraud During a Soft Economy
Soft Economy and Warm Weather Can Bring Out the Con Artists. Tips for Homeowners to Avoid Home Improvement Scams. - April 11, 2008 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Giant Speed Dating Event to Hit the Central Coast
On Saturday, May 10, Central Coast Singles will present an "all age" Speed Dating event and dance in San Luis Obispo. It will accommodate people of different ages in groups to meet other singles like themselves. Ages will be from 21 and up. For more information, contact ccoastsingles@yahoo.com - April 11, 2008 - Central Coast Singles
Make Sure You're Covered: Protect Yourself from Insurance & Risk Liabilities
NAFA Fleet Management Association and NETS, the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety, will present "Insurance and Risk Management Masters' Seminar" on May 2, 2008. - April 11, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
BBB Event Offers Free Identity Theft Protection Advice and On-Site Document Shredding
The Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina will hold a “Secure Your ID” Day on May 3. Consumers and small business owners are asked to bring all their personal documents to shred properly between 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - April 11, 2008 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Annual a Cappella Chorus and Quartet Competition
North Atlantic Region One of Sweet Adelines International will hold its 33rd Annual Competition at Symphony Hall, Springfield, Massachusetts 20 show choruses and 23 quartets representing the all of the New England states, northeastern New York State, Quebec and the Maritime Provinces of Canada... - April 10, 2008 - Region 1 Sweet Adelines
TechBiz Connection Hosts Panel Discussion on Successful Strategies for Mergers and Acquisitions
TechBiz Connection (http://www.techbizconnection.org) will host a distinguished panel of local experts who will share their expertise in navigating a successful merger or acquisition at its monthly forum on Wednesday, April 16 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Calit2 at the University of California,... - April 09, 2008 - TechBiz Connection
Spring Clean Your Way to Better Indoor Air Quality
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification offers spring cleaning tips which will improve indoor environment quality and lead to healthier homes. - April 09, 2008 - Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
NPSA Plans Euro Resale Expo Conference in Spain
The National Portable Storage Association members set to gather near Barcelona for educational and networking opportunities. - April 09, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
United States Black Golfers Association, a New Golfing Platform
Individuals can log on to the website; www.myusbga.com to join. - April 08, 2008 - United States Black Golfers Association
i4cp Study Finds, as E-Mail Use Grows, Few Companies Teach Employees How to Communicate
E-mail messages and electronic newsletters rule when it comes to internal communication in organizations today, according to a recent study conducted by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). Yet, information overload is a major challenge, and the situation is likely to grow worse, with... - April 07, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Honoring U.S. Military Veterans - The Veterans Business Directory at VetFriends.com
VetFriends.com encourages people to honor U.S. veterans in a new way: Thank them for their military service and then do business with them at the VetFriends.com nationwide online Veterans Business Directory free for all to view. Veterans and military personnel can also access a free business resource section at VetFriends.com. - April 06, 2008 - VetFriends.com
NPSA Launches Portable Storage Industry Survey
Industry-wide survey seeks to determine size and strength of portable storage industry. - April 05, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Knowing is Peace: Using Entertainment to Save Lives; Atlanta Colleges Host Concert to Promote HIV/AIDS Awareness
Atlanta's College Students Join Together to Promote HIV/AIDS Awareness. Georgia State University Housing, AID Atlanta, Atlantis Music Conference, Universal Music Group, LIFEBeat, NAESM, the HBCU Network, and many other organizations have partnered together to host the Knowing Is Peace (KIP)... - April 04, 2008 - The HBCU Network
towSearch.com Adds 10,000 Towing Providers and Sees a 29% Increase in Searches
towPartners® today announced that it has added more than 10,000 service providers to its free towing and road service provider locator tool in the first quarter of 2008. The addition of so many service providers comes alongside a new interface for users which improves search results. In the... - April 03, 2008 - towPartners
MJSA Eager to Help Jewelry Designers Succeed in the Business of Bling
Designers and artisans can now gain entry to MJSA’s EXPO NY and take advantage of the jewelry manufacturing industry’s annual trade show--April 13-15, 2008 at the Jacob K. Javitz Convention Center, NYC. - April 03, 2008 - Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America
U-Florida Student Wins GEICO Achievement Award
University of Florida Student Wins $1,000 Scholarship through GEICO and NSCS, an honor society inviting freshmen and sophomores. - April 03, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
BYU Student Wins $2,500 NSCS Study Abroad Scholarship
Brigham Young University Student Kelly Wight received a $2,500 study abroad scholarship from The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. - April 03, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
BudgetGPS Brings GPS to Associations
BudgetGPS announced today that it is launching a new associations program geared toward providing discounts on BudgetGPS service to associations interested in finding benefits for their members. This new program is available to industry associations in trucking, courier, pest control, HVAC,... - April 02, 2008 - towPartners
Women TIES Greater Rochester Luncheon for Women Entrepreneurs
Women TIES, Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success, presents a special luncheon for women entrepreneurs doing business in the Greater Rochester area. - April 02, 2008 - Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success)
Atlantic Builders Convention Garden of Inspiration Features a Tribute to a Visionary: Remembering Jirair S. Hovnanian
The New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) is adding a new exhibit to this year’s Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) to honor Jirair S.Hovnanian, the late founder of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons, Inc., and his lifelong support of the building industry. The display is open to all participants of... - April 02, 2008 - New Jersey Builders Association
Activity at Record High for Atlantic Builders Convention: Builder Olympics, Foundation for Housing Raffle & NJBA Master Sponsor Walk-A-Thon Planned
The 59th Annual Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) will host an array of exciting games, prizes and on-site activities during the three-day industry trade event being held at the Atlantic City Convention Center from April 16-18, 2008. The ABC is the Northeast’s largest building industry trade... - April 02, 2008 - New Jersey Builders Association
Annual Industry Awards Winners Announced by New Jersey Builders Association
The New Jersey Builders Association is pleased to announce its annual Industry Award winners honoring professionals who have made outstanding contributions to the housing industry in New Jersey. The awards will be presented on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at the Atlantic City Convention Center at 11:30 a.m. during the NJBA Annual Industry Awards Luncheon featuring entertainment by The Second City Improvisational Theatre Company. - April 02, 2008 - New Jersey Builders Association
NAFA Announces Judges for Green Fleet Awards
NAFA Fleet Management Association has announced the panel of judges for its first-ever Green Fleet Awards. The panel consists of Gerry Koss, Sean Kilcarr, Karen Healey, Douglas Weichman, Bret Watson, and Alex Barton. - April 02, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Last Chance for Exhibit Space at NAFA’s 2008 Institute & Expo
Time is running out and space is nearly filled on the exhibit floor for NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah in May. - April 02, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
IWIRC Women’s Networking Group Honoring Francine Gordon and Annerose Tashiro for Outstanding Achievement at Spring 2008 Luncheon
IWIRC announces award recipients and luncheon keynote speaker Michael Beschloss. IWIRC Women’s Networking Group honoring Francine Gordon and Annerose Tashiro for outstanding achievement at Spring 2008 Luncheon. - April 02, 2008 - IWIRC
Indonesia Ponders Over RFID, Contactless Smart Card, NFC and Mobile Technology
The RFID Asia Summit 2008 (http://summit.rfid-Asia.info) held on 12th March 2008 and 13th March 2008 in Jakarta, Indonesia, organized by RFID Asia (www.rfidAsia.org), the Prominent RFID Community in Asia, is the prestigious international event to address the potentials and challenges of RFID technology and harness the economic opportunities in various vertical industries in Indonesia and Asia Pacific region. - April 02, 2008 - RFID Asia
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Networking – How to Get Out There and Drive Business to You
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Raeus Cannon. - April 01, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
New Direct Marketing Networking Groups Launched Nationwide by National Mail Order Association (NMOA)
“Online Social Networking is all the rage, but business does not live by the net alone, face-to-face networking is still vital to business and career success, these new networking groups combine the old with the new for super networking,” says NMOA president John Schulte. - March 31, 2008 - National Mail Order Association
NAAFA-LA's Fattitude Festival Celebrates All Sizes
A day of fashion, music, dancing & fun for all ages and sizes. Free Admission. - March 30, 2008 - Los Angeles Chapter of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance
U-Penn Student Wins Exemplary Scholar Award
Jin Lee, a senior at the University of Pennsylvania, has received the Exemplary Scholar award, given by The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, an honor society. Lee is a senior at the College of University of Pennsylvania, double-majoring in biology and the biological basis of behavior. - March 28, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
California Homeschool Organizations Unite
A joint statement from the major homeschool groups in California. - March 28, 2008 - California Homeschool Network
NARI Announces National Contractor of the Year Award Winners
The Evening of Excellence™, culminating with the Contractor of the Year (COTY) Awards ceremony, is commonly regarded as the premier event of the year throughout the remodeling industry. Contractors from seven regions nationwide vie for the awards on an annual basis. Most projects submitted for judging were an improvement or an addition to an existing structure, with the exception of one category, “Residential Exterior Specialty.” Otherwise, new construction projects were not eligible. - March 27, 2008 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Network Like a Superstar
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Jennifer Gniadecki of Non-Toxic Networking. - March 26, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Spellings' "Differentiated Accountability" Plan Offers Too Little, Too Late
AFSA believes the proposal by Secretary Spellings fails to address the fundamental flaws of NCLB and recommends substantial changes to the law. - March 26, 2008 - American Federation of School Administrators
Stay Flexible or Risk Losing Your Professionals
New i4cp Study Says “Flex Work” Boosts Morale, Retention. - March 24, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
ACG Chicago Hosts Annual Market Trends Breakfast Meeting
On April 4, more than 250 business and economic leaders from the Greater Chicago area are expected to attend the Annual Market Trends Breakfast Meeting – a comprehensive merger and acquisition (M&A) and private equity network event. - March 23, 2008 - Association for Corporate Growth Chicago (ACG Chicago)
Portable Storage Dials Up Telephone Service
The National Portable Storage Association celebrates Alexander Graham Bell's invention with custom containerized storage that features telephone and computer jacks. - March 23, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Delta Phi Mu Sorority, Incorporated Welcomes Their Newest Members at the University of Kentucky, Royal Chapter
Delta Phi Mu, Inc., a multicultural sorority is expanding rapidly across the U.S. - March 23, 2008 - Delta Phi Mu, Inc.
Attorney & Privacy Expert Mari J. Frank to Present Continuing Legal Education Seminar for Legal Document Assistants (LDAs): One Hour of CLE Credit Will be Awarded
The Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP) is pleased to announce that renowned privacy expert Mari J. Frank, Esq. will present “Protecting You and Your Litigant’s Privacy: Are You Exposing Secrets and Confidences?” on Wednesday, April 2 at 12:00 p.m. at the... - March 23, 2008 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
HighEndCrazy.com Makes Buying and Selling Luxury Items Exclusive and Easy
HighEndCrazy.com is a luxury merchandise website that promises to be a great alternative to ‘flea market’ product websites. The luxury buyer or seller will be able to deal with an exclusive membership. HighEndCrazy.com is of special interest to collectors. - March 22, 2008 - High End Crazy
PFC World and PFC International Launch New Business Center
PFC World, the marketing wing of PFC International of Lake Charles, LA, opened the first of many marketing centers aimed at Christian Family Marketing. - March 22, 2008 - People for Christ International
NAFA to Recognize Those Who Are Going Green
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces The Green Fleet Awards - an honor for those who have implemented or pioneered innovative and creative programs to help with their company's overall "going green" initiative. - March 21, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
The Powder Group and Metropolitan Events & Production Invites Pro Beauty Authorities Worldwide to the Third The Makeup Show NYC, May 18 & 19 at Metropolitan Pavilion
A Pro-Focused 2-Day Intensive Event Touching Up on the Latest Products, Trends and Techniques From Editorial Beauty, Airbrush Secrets, Makeup For HD TV, the Perfect Bride, to Eco-Friendly Makeup and More. - March 21, 2008 - The Makeup Show