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Chick-fil-A Protest Draws Attention to Fast Food Chain’s Bigotry and Intolerance
The Gay & Lesbian Center of Orange County (The Center OC) today led a protest of Chick-fil-A at the grand opening of its newest location in Laguna Hills. The protest comes in response to Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy, who told the Baptist Press that the company is “guilty as... - July 28, 2012 - Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County
Raising Hel...p with Wheels, Engines, and Tunes
First Fifty Auto Club of Minnesota is holding their first annual car, truck & bike show from 9am-3pm on Sunday, August 12th, 2012, at The Mermaid Entertainment & Event Center (Mound View, MN) in aid of the Wishes & More Foundation. - July 28, 2012 - First Fifty Auto Club
All Star Vacation Homes Announces Appointment of General Manager
John Brost Chosen to Lead All Star’s Operations in Orlando - July 28, 2012 - All Star Vacation Homes
Anthony Robbins Feeds Orlando Families in Need; Unleash the Power Within® Event Sets Goal of Providing Over 120,000 Meals
World-renowned speaker, author and peak performance strategist Anthony Robbins has partnered with the nonprofit group Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to help feed local families in need. Unleash The Power Within®, Anthony Robbins’ cornerstone event, is coming to Orlando,... - July 28, 2012 - Robbins Research International
Courageous Team of Disabled Veterans Near Conclusion of Cross-Country Bicycle Ride
On July 28, a courageous team of veterans with disabilities will reach the Atlantic Ocean in Virginia Beach, Virginia in the conclusion of a cross-continental journey. Riding across America by bicycle, hand cycle and recumbent from San Francisco, these 14 veterans will have ridden more than 3,500 miles since May 28 in World T.E.A.M. Sports' Sea to Shining Sea ride. - July 28, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Artist Resource Center Announces Short Films for One Lens Film Festival August 16
The Artist Resource Center today announced the selection of six short films to be showcased in the One Lens Film Festival scheduled Thursday, August 16 at 7 p.m. at the Arclight Cinemas in Sherman Oaks, CA. The One Lens Film Festival is designed to encourage artists to create and use films to... - July 28, 2012 - Artist Resource Center
Local Houston Restaurants Provide Fundraising for Schools and Other Non-Profits
Houston Restaurants are marketing to community groups by offering in restaurant fundraisers to local non-profits like schools, churches, and college groups to help build strong ties and give back using GroupRaise.com. - July 28, 2012 - GroupRaise.com
BidsList Launches First of Its Kind with a Platform for Service Seekers and Service Professionals
Home owners, construction workers, sub-contractors, and business owners can now enjoy a seamless business experience, thanks to the first step taken by Bidslist. Bidslist provides a solution for all parties in a residential or commercial related construction project, those seeking services as well... - July 28, 2012 - BidsList
Surprise Lake Camp’s Bar and Bat Mitzvah Program Sets New Record
The best story about Surprise Lake Camp this year may not be that it is celebrating its 110th Anniversary. The best story may be that a record 25 campers and staff will celebrate their bar or bat mitzvahs at the camp over the course of the summer. For 110 years Surprise Lake Camp has been... - July 27, 2012 - Surprise Lake Camp
Mody School, Lakshmangarh Conducts Career Assessment and Career Workshop for their Students via MeraCareerGuide.Com
To assess students to understand their aptitude and choose the right career, Mody School, LakshmanGarh, Rajasthan conducted a Psychometric Career Testing and Career Guidance Workshop. The test was facilitated by career guidance portal MeraCareerGuide.Com - July 27, 2012 - MeraCareerGuide.Com
Disaster Restoration Company in Livonia, MI, Teams with SEO Firm to Reach Home and Business Owners
US Restoration Services, a basement waterproofing company in Livonia, MI, recently partnered with online advertising company Prospect Genius. - July 27, 2012 - US Restoration Services, Inc.
Jodi Bryan Returns to RE/MAX Alliance Group
Sarasota, Florida Realtor Takes an Entrepreneurial Approach to Building Wealth in Real Estate. - July 27, 2012 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
La Finca Golf & Spa Resort Introduces Weddings to Its Event Services
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) is delighted to announce that member hotel La Finca Golf & Spa Resort (http://www.ghotw.com/lafinca-golf-spa-resort) has recently introduced weddings to its event services. - July 27, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
Grant's Kitchen Joins HealthyDiningFinder.com, Provides Dietitian-Approved Menu Options
Healthy Dining is happy to now include Mississippi-based Grant’s Kitchen in the Healthy Dining Program and as a member of www.HealthyDiningFinder.com. Grant’s Kitchen is helping guests find the best comfort and soul food while keeping their health in mind. Launched by restaurant... - July 27, 2012 - Healthy Dining
Svetlana Malinovskaya, Expert in Quantum Physics, Elected Chair of Theoretical Physics Community
Dr. Svetlana Malinovskaya, Associate Professor in the Physics Department at Stevens Institute of Technology, was elected as Chair of the Theoretical Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Community (TAMOC). As chair, Dr. Malinovskaya will coordinate the activities of TAMOC, including the... - July 27, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dolce Vita Hair Salon Donates Sales to Eden Autism Services
Dolce Vita Hair Salon in Naples is donating 100% of all hair service sales on Tuesday, July 31 to Eden Autism Services. Eden Autism Services' mission is to improve the lives of children and adults with autism and support their families by providing a range of community based services to meet... - July 27, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Alfredda Smith-Odato of RE/MAX Earns RSPS Certification
Sarasota, Florida Associate Receives Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist Certification. - July 27, 2012 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Boston Meditates Kicks Off with Meditation Seminar August 3
Internationally renowned speaker & meditation expert Rajshree Patel to lead meditation workshop in Harvard square. - July 27, 2012 - The Art of Living Foundation
El Portal Sedona Hotel Rocks Girls’ Getaways
Whether you’re planning a Girlfriends’ Getaway, Mother-Daughter Retreat, Female Family Reunion – Sedona, Arizona is an idyllic place. There are so many things to do in Sedona – from supreme relaxing and spa indulgences to extreme hiking and mountain biking – the choices are unlimited! - July 27, 2012 - El Portal Sedona Hotel
Illinois State Bar Association "Hot Topic" Live Studio Webcast August 9
A comprehensive overview that explores the background and political reasoning behind the changes to the Educator Evaluation procedures as mandated by Senate Bill 7. - July 27, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
Bay Area Fathers and Families Encouraged to Participate in the 8th Annual High Promise Dads Fatherhood Conference and Wellness Fair
The 8th Annual High-Promise Dads Fatherhood Conference will be held on Saturday, August 25th, at Cathedral of Faith in San Jose, CA. This event features in-depth workshops that provide positive parenting tips, tools, and community resources for Bay Area fathers and father figures. - July 27, 2012 - Building Peaceful Families
Bamba Experience Takes Over Operation of Former Kumuka Routes in Latin America
The closure of Kumuka Worldwide, a renowned adventure travel operator, has taken the market by surprise this month in a sudden and unfortunate turn of events. Bamba Experience, an emerging adventure travel company in Latin America, takes over the Kumuka operation in Latin America. - July 27, 2012 - Bamba Experience Group
"Teaming for Contracts" is Topic of Women’s Business Development Center Workshop for Women Business Owners August 7 in Minneapolis
Designed for women-owned businesses in all industries who seek to grow their business and expand their capacity through partnerships to compete on large contracts. - July 27, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
HotelTravel.com Adds "Super Summer Sale" on Facebook
HotelTravel.com’s "Super Summer Sale" deals are heading to Facebook offering fans the first look at unique rates that will change on a weekly basis. - July 27, 2012 - HotelTravel.com
Aspiring Students Dig Out Mining Careers with The Smallpeice Trust
From 16th to 19th July, 30 aspiring young engineers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Exeter’s Tremough Campus, near Penryn. The group of 15 to 17 year olds spent four days at the University’s Camborne School of Mines (CSM), learning about mining and minerals through a jam-packed timetable of educational and fun activities. - July 27, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students on Fast Track for Railway Careers with The Smallpeice Trust
From 16th to 19st July, 50 teenagers from across the UK had the unique opportunity to learn about how railway technologies come together to create state-of-the-art, safe and efficient transport systems. Sponsored by the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE) and The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust (The LRET), this course forms part of a major initiative to encourage young people to consider railway engineering as a possible career in the future. - July 27, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Ryan Dodds the New Asset of Heritage Golf Club - Mauritius
Since the 1st of July Ryan Dodds is the new General Manager of Heritage Golf Club, the splendid 18 hole situated at Domaine de Bel Ombre and managed by Heritage Resorts. - July 27, 2012 - VerandaLeisureAndHospitality
Author Doña Keating Provides Pithy Advice to Nonprofit Board Leaders with the Release of “How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Nonprofit Hell”
In this humourous but on-point book, board and nonprofit leaders are guided though common scenarios to be overcome in order to achieve effective and engaged board members. Doña emphasises why it is critical for leaders to quickly identify and alleviate pitfalls, and she challenges... - July 27, 2012 - DonaKeating.com
John Coletti, Vice President, XL Group to Speak at KC’s Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know in 2012 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John Coletti, Vice President, XL Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know in... - July 27, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild Appoints New Show Manager for 2012 Event
North Carolina Annual Final Designer Crafts Show Hires Tracy Adams as Show Manager. - July 27, 2012 - Carolina Designer Craftsman Guild
Private Christian School Reverts to 19th Century Red Brick Schoolhouse: Education by Creator’s Design; Using Gifts, Talents, Abilities to Teach Kids - the Way They Learn
Religious Education Doctoral Candidate and graduate of Columbia University’s Institute for Not-for-Profit Executive Management, Bridgette Chapman continues to keep first things first, with the September 2012 opening of Christian Conservatory Prep, a Nondenominational Ungraded Multiage Nationally Accredited Private Elementary School in Queens, N.Y. Christian Conservatory Prep is NYC’s first 100% Individually Guided Education Program (IGE) purposed to educate children in “the way the learn!” - July 27, 2012 - Christian Conservatory Prep
Exclusive Website Comes to the Rescue of Thousands of Cats and Dogs
The answer to this problem is developing an efficient placement service that easily connects those who, for whatever reason can no longer keep their pets, with those who are interested in having a new pet. Typically, people have had to resort to newspapers, church bulletin boards, animal shelters and rescue shelters. Even worse are the larger websites which sell everything from antiques to video games, and where an animal in need of a new home is all but invisible. - July 26, 2012 - Home for my pet.net
Celebrating 11 Years: Local Celebrities Cook to Benefit Children
Spaulding for Children will be celebrating its 11th Annual Dave Thomas Celebrity Cookoff fundraiser at the Benihana restaurant in Troy at 1985 W. Big Beaver Road on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. The chef’s training will take place Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Benihana. Both the event and the chef’s practice session are open to the media. Pete Thomas, NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” Season 2 At-Home Winner, is this year’s guest host, he is also a former foster child and is available for interviews. - July 26, 2012 - Spaulding for Children
Best Stick Vacuum List Released by Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
Vacuum Cleaner Advisor has just released its annual list of the best stick vacuums. This year's list features models from Miele, Hoover, Bissell, Euro-Pro, Electrolux and Eureka. - July 26, 2012 - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
BlackGirlsCODE Expands Digital Technology Workshop for Girls to Atlanta, Georgia
BlackGirlsCODE heads south to Emory University in Atlanta, GA on July 28th, 2012 as part of their Summer of CODE 2012 national campaign – a program dedicated to giving girls from African American, Latino, and Native American communities the opportunity to learn valuable skills in computer... - July 26, 2012 - BlackGirlsCode
Free Wheelchair Mission's 9th Annual Magic of Mobility Gala Provides 15,810 Wheelchairs
Free Wheelchair Mission, an Irvine, CA-based nonprofit that provides the gift of mobility to the impoverished disabled in developing nations, is proud to announce that through the generosity of their donors and sponsors the 9th Annual Magic of Mobility Gala event raised enough funds to provide... - July 26, 2012 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Hubbard Dianetics Foundation Offers Way to Erase the Pain from Your Past
For over twenty years, the Church of Scientology in Nashville has been providing services to help people gain relief from painful events in their past. Now it is offering a weekend seminar, where participants not only gain relief personally, but learn how to assist others. - July 26, 2012 - Dianetics Seminar
Laclede’s Landing Stages a Comeback
Within the last 4 months, 6 businesses have decided to call Laclede’s Landing in Downtown St. Louis their home. Tattouage Body Art Studio, Allan Roberts Marketing firm, Yo-n-Go Frozen Yogurt, Grassroots Campaigns, Tif’s Ugly Mug Saloon and Abstrakt Marketing being amongst them. This... - July 26, 2012 - Manor Real Estate
It’s Back: KOSBE’s 2nd Annual Breakfast of Champions Event
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host its Second Annual KOSBE Award Winners Reunion event, Breakfast of Champions on Friday, August 10 from 7:30 – 9 a.m., at Food City – Press Room, 300 Clinchfield Street, downtown, Kingsport. - July 26, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
The Heights Center Secures $1.5 Million in New Market Tax Credits
The Heights Center has secured $1.5 million in New Markets Tax Credits investments (NMTCs) to finish the construction of the $5.8 million Cultural Arts and Community Center in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. Construction resumed on Friday, July 20. When complete this winter, The Heights Center will be a place for education, opportunity, and enrichment – building strong, self-sufficient families. - July 26, 2012 - Heights Foundation
New York Animal Rescue Group to Benefit from Rescue Chocolate in August
Bobbi & the Strays has been named the August 2012 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. Founded in 1995 by a single individual who witnessed a horrific hit-and-run incident involving a dog, Bobbi &... - July 26, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate
Canine Massage Chicago Opens Doors with Two Locations, the First of Its Kind
A licensed human massage therapist for over 20 years, turned canine massage therapist for over 13 years, now offers canine massage, pet parent classes, behavior training and career training to the Chicagoland area in two facilities that opened in July 2012. - July 26, 2012 - Canine Massage Chicago
The Ballen Group Has Closed Wells Fargo Short Sale in Las Vegas, Nevada with No Deficiency to Seller
The Ballen Group, a Las Vegas Short Sale Specialist Team, known for their Las Vegas Real Estate experience in Short Sales, has just closed another Short Sale in Nevada. Using their comprehensive Short Sale System. - July 26, 2012 - Ballen Brands
Everybody Wins! New York Announces Two Board Appointments
Julie M. Allen and Charlie Nguyen have been elected to the Board of Directors of Everybody Wins! New York. Founded in 1991, Everybody Wins! is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and facilitating children’s literacy programs in public elementary schools. For 20 years, EW... - July 26, 2012 - Everybody Wins! New York
Lloydshare Confirms Bronze Sponsorship for Timeshare and Fractional Expo GNEX 2013
The premier provider of vacation ownership linked deferred annuities will also sponsor the Speed Networking session during Perspective Magazine’s timeshare and fractional industry event. - July 26, 2012 - Perspective Magazine
Hamner Institutes to Offer Course on the Principles of PBPK Modeling
Hamner to Present Course on Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling and Its Applications. - July 26, 2012 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Recovered Alcoholic Reveals the Four Secrets to Addiction Recovery in Acclaimed New Book
The Recovery Formula could "help millions" to recover from addiction. Top Addiction professionals are excited about a new breakthrough book by recovered alcoholic Beth Burgess. - July 26, 2012 - Sort My Life Solutions
Creta Maris Beach Resort Green Team Organized a Seminar About the Recycling Procedures
Creta Maris Beach Resort Green Team organized a seminar in the Apollo room concerning the recycling procedures. - July 26, 2012 - Maris Hotels
37SOLUTIONS Restructures Its Website Hosting, Design and Consulting Business Into a Limited Liability Company
Originally started in 2002 as a Sole Proprietorship and rebranded as 37SOLUTIONS in 2009 this Pittsburgh-based solution provider has restructured as a Limited Liability Company to take advantage of the benefits of incorporation. Since 2002 Gregory Duffie, owner of 37SOLUTIONS, has been fixing... - July 26, 2012 - 37SOLUTIONS, LLC
Happy 19th Anniversary to the Rembrandt Hotel
The Rembrandt Hotel celebrates its 19th anniversary on July 13, 2012. The celebration of this special day started with Mr. Suphat Sivasriaumphai, Managing Director, presiding over a traditional Thai monk ceremony in the morning and an award ceremony granting service awards to Rembrandt’s... - July 26, 2012 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok