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Registration Open for The Ophelia Project's Third National Conference
Registration is now open online for The Ophelia Project’s third national conference, “The Bullying Crisis: Exploring Dimensions of Relational Aggression” to be held October 16-17, 2008 at Hotel Orrington in Evanston, Illinois, just minutes from downtown Chicago. This innovative... - February 20, 2008 - The Ophelia Project
Lupus Gala Brunch Honoring Local Volunteers and Supporters, Scheduled for April 27, 2008
On April 27, 2008 from 12 noon to 4pm at the Melville Marriott, the Lupus Alliance of America LI/Q Affiliate will be holding a Gala Brunch to raise funds and honor several supporters who have gone above and beyond the call in the fight against lupus. - February 20, 2008 - The Lupus Alliance of America LI/Q Affiliate
Jim Burwell's Petiquette Encourages Responsible Pet Owners to Take Part in National Spay Day on February 26, 2008
Jim Burwell’s Petiquette, in support of National Spay Day, promoted by the Humane Society of the United States, is reminding all dog and cat owners to be responsible pet owners and have your dog or cat spayed or neutered. - February 19, 2008 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
ForestWander Nature Photography Featured in Mountain Highlands Traveler Magazine
ForestWander.com West Virginia’s Nature photography website, has been featured in a magazine publication honoring the Monongahela National Forest and the attractions throughout the forest. Beautiful Glady Creek in Babcock State Park West Virginia is the featured Nature Photo which was used in the magazine. - February 19, 2008 - ForestWander.com
Feel Golf Named “Official Wedge Partner” of the International Players Tour
Feel Golf Company and the International Players Tour (IPT) have joined forces for the 2008 Tour Season. The partnership features Feel Golf’s designation as “The Official Wedge Partner" of the IPT, and unique access to Feel’s technology for the IPT membership. - February 19, 2008 - International Players Tour
Metropolitan Events & Production and The Powder Group Announce The Makeup Show Miami, February 24th & 25th, 2008
Metropolitan Events & Production, The Powder Group Announce and On Makeup Magazine Presents Lead Makeup Artist, James Vincent For An Exclusive Presentation of The Makeup Show Miami "Look" At The Makeup Show Miami. - February 19, 2008 - The Makeup Show
Franklin Covey’s "7 Habits for Managers" Now in San Diego
Transform your team for breakthrough results. Recent national surveys of thousands of employees disclosed that while many people work hard, there is a worrying lack of effectiveness. The problems are not limited to one industry, one geographic location, or even one age group. Survey results... - February 19, 2008 - Small Business Development Center North San Diego County
Restoring History in the Form of an Electric Car for the Allentown Transportation Museum
Antique and Classic Restorations L.L.C. has been contracted to restore the body of one of the first electric cars built, an 1894 Electrobat. - February 19, 2008 - Antique and Classic Restorations L.L.C.
Benefit Concert - March 16, 2008 5:00PM at St. John's RC Church in Piermont, NY to Aid Needy Families in Rockland County Communities
The Grace Charitable Foundation is sponsoring a benefit concert on Sunday March 16, 2008 at 5:00PM at St. John’s Catholic Church in Piermont, NY. The concert titled “An Irish Tale” is a delightful evening of Irish song and story, featuring tenors Jim Russell (New York City Opera)... - February 19, 2008 - The Grace Charitable Foundation, Inc
International Affairs Council Awarded Z. Smith Reynolds Grant
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced that the organization has been awarded the Z. Smith Reynolds Grant. This grant will allow the IAC to create a framework and dissemination plan for the Marshall Memorial Fellowship, a program... - February 18, 2008 - International Affairs Council
MYS Releases Video About the Global Directory of Web Sites That List Online Volunteer Opportunities
This video will help to clarify that MYS's global directory does not list online volunteer opportunities but is a unique global recruitment resource for a non-profit organization asking: "Where can we list our online volunteer opportunities for potential volunteers to see them?" - February 18, 2008 - Macdonald Youth Services
BYOkids ... Your Family Travel Gurus Takes Out National Business Award
Family travel website www.byokids.com.au …your family travel gurus took out the best “new business” in Australia award in a prestigious ceremony at Star City in Sydney. BYOkids founder Leah Squire joined Andrew Daddo the awards Master of Ceremonies on stage to accept the award. - February 18, 2008 - BYOkids
Hot New Club in an Old Ritz Charm
New Life May Give The Ritz Historic Inn the Transfusion It Really Needs - February 18, 2008 - Historic Ritz Massage
Renowned Wildlife Photographer Kristen Westlake Chosen for Cover of True Woman Magazine’s Premier Issue
Wildlife photographer Kristen Westlake was issued on the cover of True Woman Magazine. - February 18, 2008 - Kristen Westlake Wildlife Photographer
Birthday Club Cracks Invalid Birth Date Bug
Free Software Released - February 17, 2008 - Honor Society of Leap Year Day Babies
BBB Connecticut Pulls Accreditation from Two Companies
Cromwell And Trumbull-Based Firms Cited for BBB Code Infractions - February 17, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
People Looking for Love Online Beware
Complaints to BBB Skyrocketing About Online Dating Services - February 17, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Tips on Transitioning the Nursery to the Kid’s Room; How to Let Your Child’s Personality Shine Without Sacrificing Style
Serena & Lily, a wholesale and consumer line of beautiful custom baby furniture and accessories, offer tips on how to transition your nursery to a young boy or girl's room. • Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. Keep some design elements and update others. Try keeping the... - February 17, 2008 - Serena & Lily
PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS Presents "It's Good to be Golden: The Story of Henry the Heart" by Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW
Announcing the release of the new children's picture book, "It's Good to be Golden: The Story of Henry the Heart", by Jeffery A. Faulkerson, MSSW. - February 16, 2008 - PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS
Andrea Bowe, Director of CSIRI.org a Washington Non-Profit, and a Full-Time Ph.d. Student Online, Publishes 17 Original Works in Just One Month on Lulu.com
Andrea Bowe, a full-time Ph.D. Student in Education & Leadership, Self-Designed, with Walden University online, just published 17 new First Edition Books in just one month using lulu.com, a free online publishing site. Andrea is also the Content Specialist and Web Page Designer for several groups, including not only CSIRI, but also SpiritualUN and AAA Design Services Group. - February 16, 2008 - Computer Social Impact Research Institute, Inc.
Zymmetrical, the First and Only Fair Trade Digital Art Marketplace Launches Its Revolutionary "Expanded Search" with Freerange ™ Technology
Zymmetrical.com, the only midstock digital art marketplace for photos, videos, fonts and graphics with prices starting as low as $1.00, is proud to announce that it has just enhanced the search process. - February 16, 2008 - Zymmetrical
Arizona Business Travel Association Presents Charity Golf Tournament - Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Arizona Business Travel Association presents the “Drive for Charity” Golf Tournament - Wednesday, April 16, 2008. The tournament will be held at Arizona Grand Resort (Formerly Pointe South Mountain) on 8000 South Arizona Grand Pwky at 12:30pm. - February 16, 2008 - Arizona Business Travel Association
Valley Market Announces the Launch of Its New Website
Valley Market, the developing grocery cooperative in Staunton, can now be found on the Internet at www.valleymarket.org. - February 16, 2008 - Valley Market
Sebasco Harbor Resort to Give Away Pure Maine Wedding
Sebasco Harbor Resort today announced the launch of The Pure Maine Wedding Giveaway. The winners of the contest will receive a destination wedding at Sebasco Harbor Resort, including ceremony site, a reception for up to 200 of their friends and family, overnight accommodations and spa services for... - February 16, 2008 - Sebasco Harbor Resort
Superman Saves the Date
The dates for the 30th Annual Superman Celebration held in Metropolis, Illinois have been selected for 2008. Visitors will flock to the official "Home of Superman" June 12th - 15th to celebrate all things Superman. - February 16, 2008 - Metropolis Area Tourism Commission
Covenant Weight Management Center Bariatric Surgery Seminar
Free bariatric surgery seminar in Knoxville, TN sponsored by Covenant Weight Management center. - February 16, 2008 - Covenant Weight Management Center
Alabama’s Largest RV Dealership Adds Calera Location as Growth Continues in Spite of Slow Economy
Suncoast RV is opening another location while the economy slows for RV dealerships coast to coast. How are they moving forward when others are taking a wait and see attitude? - February 16, 2008 - Suncoast RV
At Joint Meeting with TSHRM, Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association (RWHRMA) Presents "Non-Compete Agreements & Departing Employees"
On February 19, 2008, at a joint meeting with TSHRM (Triangle Society for Human Resource Management), RWHRMA is pleased to introduce Louis B Meyer III, JD, partner at Poyner & Spruill, to provide details on non-compete agreements. In his presentation, he will define non-compete agreements,... - February 16, 2008 - Raleigh Wake Human Resource Management Association (RWHRMA)
First Online 2008 Income Tax Calculator for All Canadian Provinces Released
The first online income tax calculator was released today for all Canadian provinces, containing the latest 2008 taxes. To be found at http://lsminsurance.ca/calculators/canada/income-tax, this tool incorporates all tax rates for all 13 provinces of Canada. “Being a certified financial... - February 16, 2008 - Foliovision Ltd
eProfessional Association Announces the Expanded Technology Grants Program for K-12 Schools
eProfessional Association today announced its Expanded Technology Grants Program for K-12 Schools. The Grants will help K-12 schools acquire and use web-based applications to reduce their administrative costs, employ reduced-cost remote services available over the Internet, and other services that... - February 16, 2008 - eProfessional Association
Premier One-Stop Canine Facility Expands to Claim Title of Metro-Atlanta's Only Full-Service Training, Sports, Recreation and Daycare Facility
From Off-Leash Socialization to Top Level Training, North Georgia Dog Owners Can Now Enjoy Amenities Previously Reserved for Police K9 Units, Service Dogs and World Class Competitors. - February 16, 2008 - WolfBrook
Great Cabins In The Smokies Announces Additional Economic Stimulus Package
The President of Great Cabins In The Smokies, Marty Huddleston, today announced that, in support of the Economic Rescue Package signed yesterday by President Bush, Great Cabins In The Smokies has adopted their own economic stimulus package to help all American families. - February 15, 2008 - Great Cabins in the Smokies, LLC
Free Wi-Fi High-Speed Internet Access at Rosedale on the Park
Rosedale on the Park is pleased to provide free Wi-Fi high-speed broadband service. The Wi-Fi technology offers guests a stable and reliable access to Internet without wire limitation. The Wi-Fi hotspots can be found at the Hotel Lobby, the Executive Floors and the two Restaurants. Guests can enjoy the service at these designated areas free of charge. - February 15, 2008 - Rosedale Hotel Group
Nitenite Scoops Innovation Award
The micro-boutique hotel concept nitenite has been recognised for “excellence in innovation” by an independent judging panel at the Hotel Excellence Awards hosted by Hotel Reservation Service. - February 15, 2008 - nitenite cityhotels
National Home Staging Training Company Launches New Courses
SMART Stagers, a national home staging training company has developed new beginner, continuing education and Real Estate courses to launch in March, 2008. - February 15, 2008 - SMART Stagers
Businesses Fall in Love with Portable Storage
The National Portable Storage Association offers countless reasons to embrace the convenience of containerized storage this Valentine's Day. Portable storage containers have been a boon for consumers who want to take some of the hassle out of moving, but containerized storage can also be a boon... - February 15, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Lisa Kemp-Williams Ministers at Golden Gate Nondenominational Church, West Palm Beach, FL
Prophetic psalmist to minister at Golden Gate Nondenominational Church Women’s Conference West Palm Beach, Fl. - February 15, 2008 - LKW Ministries International
PhotographyCorner.com Announces Contest Corner Challenge #46: Facial Expressions
Contest Corner Challenge #46: Facial Expressions is the Latest Contest Challenge at www.PhotographyCorner.com, which asks photographers to photograph someone’s face showing an emotion. - February 15, 2008 - PhotographyCorner.com
New Luxury Bed and Breakfast Opens in Baltimore, Maryland
The Blue Door on Baltimore Bed and Breakfast has opened in the Historic Butcher’s Hill area of Baltimore, Maryland. The Blue Door is the newest member of Bed and Breakfasts catering to the personal needs of Baltimore travelers. It’s close proximity to the Inner Harbor and Johns Hopkins... - February 15, 2008 - Blue Door on Baltimore
A “Heartfelt” Approach to Fighting AIDS
A critically acclaimed leader in body painting and fine-art photography is joining the national effort against AIDS. Lennox Studios has created an image specifically designed to raise money for Aids research. Partnering with the AIDS Research Alliance in Hollywood, California, Lennox Studios is... - February 14, 2008 - Lennox Studios
Heather Tawes Nelson Recognized as Contributing Author to “Real Estate in 2008” Book of Top Ideas for the Challenging Market of 2008
Heather Tawes Nelson, a top Realtor® in Scottsdale, joined hundreds of top real estate agents around the country to write “Real Estate in 2008” in less than a month. “Real Estate in 2008” helps buyers, sellers and agents succeed in a challenging 2008 market by providing hundreds of ideas from top agents. Chapters include ideas on how to find motivated buyers, how to help sellers price/position their homes correctly as well as many other creative ideas from around the country. - February 14, 2008 - Heather Tawes Nelson - Realty Executives Mountain View
Overseas Emigration Seminars
Overseas Emigration Visas are running a series of immigration seminars throughout the UK for anyone wanting to know more about the visa requirements of Australia, Canada or New Zealand. - February 14, 2008 - Overseas Emigration Visas
Better Business Bureau Offers New Tools for Consumers Searching for Products and Services
One Stop on the Web to Find a Trustworthy Business - February 14, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Billions in Infrastructure Building Bonds Means Money for Your Small Business
Between October 1, 2007 and September 30, 2008 Caltrans anticipates receiving in excess of $6.5 billion Federal and State funding for the reconstruction of California’s roads. If your small business provides services from asphalt to fencing; from backhoes to traffic control; from catering to... - February 14, 2008 - Small Business Development Center North San Diego County
Local Business Person Nominated for Prestigious "Small Business Person of the Year" Award by Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business Week to recognize the contributions of small businesses to the strength and economic well-being of America. Each year, the U.S. Small Business Administration also recognizes the special impact made by... - February 14, 2008 - Small Business Development Center North San Diego County
A New Year’s Resolution in Action; the Parkland YMCA Family Center’s Programs and Services
Responding to what the YMCA of the USA has identified as a lifestyle crisis facing children, youth, individuals and families, president and CEO Neil Nicholl disclosed a New Year’s resolution to “support Americans in establishing better and lasting habits around their health.” The Parkland YMCA Family Center is in a unique position to lead the way to fulfilling this very progressive and ambitious New Year resolution. - February 14, 2008 - The Parkland YMCA Family Center
O’guin Decorative Arts to Debut "Décor Ice" Wall Surfacing Material at 15th Annual Designer Showcase at the International Design Center in Estero, FL
Naples-based O'Guin Decorative Arts Collaborates with designer Maxine Corbett of Richlin Interiors to create Décor Ice©, known as “bling for your walls." This will be the first time Décor Ice© is installed in Southwest Florida, and the Designer Showcase event benefits the Southwest Florida Symphony Society. - February 14, 2008 - O'Guin Decorative Arts
Laser Image Corporate Printing Selected as Newest Member of the Business Club of the Triangle
The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Business Club of the Triangle (BCA Triangle) has selected Laser Image Corporate Printing as their newest Executive Member. As part of the BCA Triangle, Richard Smith and his team at Laser Image will be involved in a series of business development events,... - February 14, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Test Equipment Connection Corporation Announces New Metrotech Utility Locating Instruments Are Now Available for Sale
Test Equipment Connection Corporation today announced the company is now selling new Metrotech utility locating instruments. - February 14, 2008 - Test Equipment Connection
Trying to Answer Unanswered Questions - Kenya
While many questions remain unanswered about the future of the current conflict in Kenya a documentary film crew delved into the roots and solution to the problems there. - February 14, 2008 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International