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Hermosa Beach Soccer Club Player Selected to 2008 NSCAA Rankings Committee - Nicole Gervais to Serve as West Region Division III Women Representative
The Hermosa Beach Soccer Club (www.HermosaBeachSoccerClub.com) today announced that one of its players, Nicole Gervais, was selected to serve on the 2008 Senior Rankings Committee for the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA). The NSCAA conducts the most widely recognized national... - August 28, 2008 - Hermosa Beach Soccer Club
Kidzpiks Expands to North Raleigh
Kidzpiks, an Apex-based children’s photography studio, expands to north Raleigh through Michelle Sanderson, the studio’s fourth photographer. A graduate of Barton College, with a BFA in Photography & Drawing, Michelle brings experience, desire, drive and education to her role as... - August 28, 2008 - Pure Expressions Photography
NCACC Adopts Resolution Urging Environmental Review Commission to Study Yadkin Licensing Options
The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) has unanimously passed a resolution supporting the state’s Environmental Review Commission (ERC) study to examine the effects of the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project relicensing on issues vital to North Carolina’s future clean water supply. - August 28, 2008 - Stanly County
Family Relief Fund of Sacramento, CA to Host Formal Charity Ball, September 27, 2008
Family Relief Fund, helping families who have a critically ill child, is holding a Black and White Masquerade event in West Sacramento at the Ramada Plaza on September 27, 2008 from 7-10p.m. Tickets at eventbrite on the net. - August 28, 2008 - Family Relief Fund
Budgies World Low Cost Airline Awards Shortlist Announced
The World Low Cost Airlines Congress has announced its shortlist for the finals of this year’s Budgies World Low Cost Airlines Awards, ahead of next month’s conference in London. - August 28, 2008 - World Low Cost Airlines Congress
New "Christian" Look for Old Company
Entrepreneur Michele Johnson has decided to transform her company into a truly "Christian" organization. "This is the best thing for the company. I feel that in order for God's hand to be on your work, you have to be doing his work." The owner is now also an author and motivational speaker, and is very excited about this new transition. - August 28, 2008 - TRINITE3
NuU Medspa Goes Green to Support Chicago’s Green Tie Ball Chicago’s #1 Charity Event Celebrates Chicago’s Beauty, Saturday, September 13, 2008
NuU Medspa and thousands of other Chicagoans gather to celebrate the efforts of Green Tie Ball, an annual fundraising event that helps raise funds for everything beautiful in Chicago; expressways, gateways, and communities. All proceeds of Green Tie Ball go to Chicago Gateway Green, a non-profit... - August 27, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Enjoy a Summer Outing or Executive Retreat at Beaver Hollow Conference Center
This summer, whether one is looking for a New York summer picnic, executive retreat, or family reunion, Beaver Hollow Conference Center offers a special package customized for everyone. For all group event bookings, there is an all-inclusive package, covering all expenses and services, and the... - August 27, 2008 - Beaver Hollow Conference Center
Aetna Commits to Utilizing Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Aetna Inc. joins NAMWOLF as a Corporate Partner. - August 27, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
The New Generation Gap
i4cp Study: Almost 70% of Companies Don’t Have Programs to Deal with the Different Generations in the Workforce. - August 27, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Pets Across America --- Lessons About Life Animals Teach Us
This is information about a new pet book of stories from real people across America. The book has a unique model for community fund raising. This particular book will donate 30% of net funds to animal rescue programs across America. - August 27, 2008 - Gabriel's Guardians
Pastor Cedric Richardson Joins Dr. Bishop Veynell Warren for a 9th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration
Dr. Bishop Veynell Warren, one of today’s most philosophical and prophetic ministers, is preparing to celebrate nine years as a pastor. The celebration dates for the pastoral anniversary are September 15 -17 (7:30pm nightly) with close out on September 21 at 3:30pm. Warren, Pastor of the New... - August 27, 2008 - New Believers Missionary Baptist Church
BBB Reports Americans’ Trust in Business Has Dropped in 13 of 15 Industries Examined
A new survey released today by Better Business Bureau and Gallup shows that consumer trust in businesses is on the decline. According to the BBB/Gallup Trust in Business Survey, consumer trust fell in 13 of the 15 industries measured since the last time the survey was conducted in September of 2007. While US consumers have the least amount of trust in auto dealers and real estate brokers, trust in the banking and financial industry has taken a severe hit. - August 27, 2008 - Council of Better Business Bureaus
Palm Desert Documentary Photography Class
Learn the art of visual storytelling — whether for a single editorial image, for feature stories or books or for creating a personal record of things observed. - August 27, 2008 - Jesús Manuel Mena Garza Photography
Join Northern Virginia's Biggest Nail Party
Women Building & Investing in Success is excited to host Bodacious Mary Foley as she helps women throughout the country to Live Like Your Nail Color. - August 27, 2008 - Women Building & Investing In Success
Smallpox Eradication Commemoration 2010 Secretariat Launched at Emory University's Global Health Institute in Atlanta, Ga.
Emory Global Health Institute Launches Secretariat for 2010 Commemoration of Smallpox Eradication. Highlights: • The Emory Global Health Institute and veteran smallpox eradication workers from around the world are launching a secretariat to plan for events in 2010 commemorating the 30-year... - August 27, 2008 - Smallpox Eradication Commemoration (SEC2010) Secretariat
Check Gallery Portrays Exotic Asian Plants in the New "Zen Garden" Check Design
Check Gallery promotes the beauty of nature while expanding its check collection with the release of the “Zen Garden” design. The product suite includes personal checks, self-adhesive address labels, personal contact cards, and a checkbook cover that embrace the Asian landscape. - August 27, 2008 - Check Gallery
Divorce Support Programs Set to Begin at Doylestown United Methodist Church
Doylestown United Methodist Church announces the starting date of the fall session of its DivorceCare programs. - August 27, 2008 - Doylestown United Methodist Church
Check Gallery Puts a Modern Spin on Gardening with the New "Mod Garden" Check Design
Check Gallery expands its nature friendly collection with the introduction of the “Mod Garden” product suite. The new design includes personal checks, self-adhesive address labels, personal contact cards, and a checkbook cover that complement one another. - August 27, 2008 - Check Gallery
Cruise Planners Announces New Disney Specialist
Eileen Tener, who owns a Cruise Planners franchise, joins an elite group of travel industry professionals who have attained a special knowledge of the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Cruise Line. - August 27, 2008 - Cruise And Vacation Paradise (a Cruise Planners/American Express franchise), Eileen Tener
University Club to Participate in ClubCorp’s 2nd Annual Charity Classic: Celebrating a Legacy on September, 26, 2008
$100.00 per-person includes charitable contribution, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, tax, gratuity, and parking. Seating will be tables of eight or a table of ten for $900.00. 7:00 - 8:00 PM Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction. 8:00 - 9:00 PM Dinner. 8:00 - 11:00 PM Music and Dancing. Please make your reservations early as this is sure to be a sell-out event at http://www.clubcorpcharityclassic.com. or call 904.396.1687. - August 27, 2008 - University Club
NJ Physicians Band Together for Savings: Group Purchasing Promises Discounts to Doctors
NJ Physicians, an association of New Jersey medical doctors, announces the creation of a group purchasing plan offering savings of five to 15 percent on a wide range of products and services. - August 27, 2008 - NJ Physicians
Pacific Film Archive and the Bancroft Library Create the Film Arts Foundation Collection
The “Film Arts Collection” to Document Over 30 Years of Independent Filmmaking in the San Francisco Bay Area. - August 27, 2008 - Film Arts Foundation
IMA World Health to Help Rebuild South Sudan’s Health Systems
A Maryland-based healthcare nonprofit has undertaken a monumental task: Rebuilding the crumbling remains of South Sudan's healthcare systems in the states of Upper Nile and Jonglei. - August 27, 2008 - IMA World Health
UK£1.6 Million Deal a Milestone for Scotland's Caledonian Forest
Award-winning conservation charity Trees for Life today has announced its successful purchase of the 10,000 acre Dundreggan Estate in Glen Moriston in the Scottish Highlands – one of the largest areas of land in the UK bought for forest restoration. - August 27, 2008 - Trees for Life
Ken Kuykendall, IFRS Tax Line of Service Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers to Speak at KC’s Event on The impact of IFRS on 9/25/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars has announced today that Ken Kuykendall, IFRS Tax Line of Service Leader of PricewaterhouseCoopers will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “The impact of IFRS: Getting Ready for the... - August 27, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Buytampafl.com Real Estate and Property Search Website Goes Live. BuyTampaFL is a Real Estate Agent in Tampa Providing Free Property Search Tools to All Customers
Tampa Real Estate Agents born from being Real Estate Developers. - August 27, 2008 - BuyTampaFL Real Estate services
Mom and Purple Healthcare Bus Roll Through Ohio
Atlanta mom and attorney Kathie McClure and the VoteHealthcare.org Bandwagon Tour are rolling through Columbus, Athens, Dayton and Toledo this week as part of a National Tour to raise awareness about the millions of Americans who are struggling to find affordable health care. Upcoming Ohio events will include a public forum on August 28th with the American Medical Students Association at Wright State University and the Toledo Labor Day Parade. - August 26, 2008 - VoteHealthcare.org
Baby Couture Cover Shot
Manhattan Beach California photographer, Dani Brubaker, photographs Josie Bissett for Baby Couture magazine’s “Back to School” issue. The current issue (August/September 08) of the magazine features a cover story about actress, author and mother, Josie Bissett and her children... - August 26, 2008 - Dani Brubaker
Dr. Elizabeth Hagberg to be Guest Speaker at Women of Influence Luncheon in Minneapolis
Skin Rejuvenation Clinic owner and cosmetic physician will be the guest of honor at the Twin Cities monthly luncheon series, “Women of Influence.” - August 26, 2008 - Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, PA
Spanish Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Event
Epicurean Ways and the Market Street Wine Shop led a Spanish wine and olive oil tasting event on Monday, August 25, 2008, in the Pink Warehouse in Downtown Charlottesville, Virginia. - August 26, 2008 - Epicurean Ways
Orlando Air Conditioning and Heating Company Offers Stimulus Package
E.C. Waters, an Orlando-based air conditioning and heating installation and maintenance company announces a new package to beat the rising energy costs. - August 26, 2008 - ECWaters
Musicians from World Famous Bands Meet and Jam Together in Baltimore to Help Critically Ill Children
Musicians from such bands as the Billy Joel Band, Bon Jovi, Kiss and others perform for one night at Rams Head Live in Baltimore to benefit programs of the Casey Cares Foundation. Musicians perform on stage and also mingle "up close and personal" with the crowd during the 6th Annual Rock and Roll Bash which includes music, cocktails, dinner, dancing, auctions and other entertainment. Emcees include Lynn Hoffman, host of A & E Network's Private Sessions and Tony Perkins, weatherman and musician. - August 26, 2008 - Casey Cares Foundation
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar Entitled: "Understanding Regulation S-P Privacy of Consumer Financial Information" on 11/19/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar entitled “Understanding Regulation S-P Privacy of Consumer Financial Information” This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 1:00 PM... - August 26, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
MasterPlans Ranks No. 111 on the 2008 Inc. 5,000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 1,797.0%
Business planning consultancy, MasterPlans, makes Inc. Magazine's top 500 fastest growing companies list. - August 26, 2008 - MasterPlans
InternationalWatchClub.com Adds Detailed Background on Bedat Watches
InternationalWatchClub.com, a complete online resource for watch collectors and buyers, now offers detailed background information on Bedat Watches. - August 26, 2008 - International Watch Club
InternationalWatchClub.com Adds Detailed Background on Bertolucci Watches
InternationalWatchClub.com, a complete online resource for watch collectors and buyers, now offers detailed background information on Bertolucci Watches. - August 26, 2008 - International Watch Club
Orange County Expert on Human Trafficking and Slavery to Speak to International Conference of Private Investigators
A seminar on human trafficking and slavery will be presented to an international gathering of private investigators and security professionals at the annual World Association of Detectives conference in Denver, CO in September. - August 26, 2008 - S.T.R.I.K.E. Force Training
Fingers to Toes Photography Now Serving the Northern VA Area
Jennifer Sprague of Vienna, VA has opened Fingers To Toes Photography, featuring natural light photography and portrait services. Natural light, photojournalistic photography leaves the limitations of a studio behind, allowing each person's personality to flow, naturally. With this in mind, Sprague... - August 26, 2008 - Fingers To Toes Photography
Sergey Volkov, CPA, CFA, Director, Structured Finance Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers to Speak at KC’s Event on Statement 157 Fair Value Accounting on 1/20/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Sergey Volkov, CPA, CFA, Director, Structured Finance Group of PricewaterhouseCoopers will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Statement 157 Fair Value Accounting... - August 26, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
BCI Aircraft Leasing and Its President, Brian Hollnagel Supports Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Race for the Cure
Chicago-based BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc. (“BCI”) today announced it‘s partnership with the Chicagoland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in its annual Race for the Cure. - August 25, 2008 - BCI Aircraft Leasing, Inc.
The Eccentric Club’s Daring Comeback
The Eccentric Club, once an important institution in the British society, closed down in the mid-1980s, is about to make a daring comeback to the London clubland on 29th of August - this time not in Mayfair, but in Bloomsbury. - August 25, 2008 - The Eccentric Club (UK)
The Rainforest Site Visitors Can "Gift" Land in Paraguay
To help preserve the San Rafael rainforest, The Rainforest Site has created a Gift That Gives More™ to benefit the World Land Trust’s efforts to buy this land and place it under permanent protection from future development. - August 25, 2008 - GreaterGood
Be Sweet to Your Honey: Hunger Site's Beekeeping Gift Gives More
The Hunger Site’s “Beekeeping” Gift helps families in Central America supplement their income by raising honeybees. - August 25, 2008 - GreaterGood
The Breast Cancer Site Teams with RAM to Help Women in Guyana
The Breast Cancer Site recently created a Gift That Gives More™ for the Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps (RAM) to help Amerindian women in rural villages in Guyana. - August 25, 2008 - GreaterGood
The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust Needs Help for Fundraising
12,000 0.42 Postage Stamps Needed for Fundraising to Help Support The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust programs, Services and Activities. - August 25, 2008 - The Gift Of A Helping Hand Charitable Trust
Time for School … Time for Bullying Prevention
Love Our Children USA announced today that bullying and teasing is at the top of kids’ issues at schools, and with school set to open in a few weeks, parents, teachers and school administrators should take caution and sensitivity in handling these issues. - August 25, 2008 - Love Our Children USA
Supermodel's Support for RHA Howell Care Center Prompts Compelling Story
The fact that supermodel/actress Shakara Ledard was coming to the RHA Howell River Bend Center in New Bern, NC, enticed a local reporter to attend a small groundbreaking ceremony for the center’s therapeutic greenhouse. But when the New Bern Sun Journal’s Matt Tessnear got there, the... - August 25, 2008 - RHA Howell Care Centers
Pacific Palisades Realtor Launches an Innovative New Real Estate Service for Local Residents
Local real estate agent Portia Park, of Coldwell Banker, has launched "Ask Portia," a brand new way for local residents to get all of their home buying and selling questions answered. - August 25, 2008 - Portia Park
Start-Up Media Company Itechpoint, Inc. Has Launched Getbestcoupons.com to Help Shoppers Find Free Coupons and Offers from Brand Name Stores Easily
Getbestcoupons.com presents free coupons and offers from variety of brand name stores. One can search for coupons in many different ways. It predominantly presents online coupons and offers. Users can use these coupon codes while checking out and get the discounts. - August 24, 2008 - Itechpoint, Inc.