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2011 Weight Loss Contest Launch
Chris Stefan, author of The Replacement Diet and www.replacementdiet.com launches the 2011 Weight Loss Contest and challenge. - September 24, 2010 - The Replacement Diet
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch Featured in Award Winning Film, "The Code Of The West. Alive And Well In Wyoming"
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch was honored to be chosen as a living example of what it means to live by the time honored “Cowboy Code of Ethics.” Mount Carmel Youth Ranch and the founder of this program for troubled teens, Jerry Schneider were asked by The Daniels Foundation to be featured in this award winning film. The Film is based on the book “Cowboy Ethics” by Jim Owens. - September 24, 2010 - Mount Carmel Youth Ranch
ML Athletics Fitness and Nutrition Boot Camp Expand the Fat Blast Boot Camp Program Into the Town of Newton with a Location in Newtonville
ML Athletics understands that these boot camps are not for everyone, and believes that you should test drive your fitness program before purchasing. They do guarantee that when you're done test driving you won't want to walk away. ML Athletics focus is building relationships with clients and listening to their needs so that they continue to provide an incredible workout experience. - September 24, 2010 - ML Athletics
Johnson Toribiong, President of the Republic of Palau to Receive the Prestigious Ocean Heritage Award
On September 25, 2010, in New York City, Johnson Toribiong, President of the Republic of Palau, will be presented with the prestigious Ocean Heritage Award by the Shark Research Institute for creating the entire EEZ of Palau – 237,000 square miles of the Pacific Ocean – as the... - September 24, 2010 - Shark Research Institute
3 Sun Thanksgiving Rallies to End Poverty on Indian Reservations
Grassroots advocate for peace, 3 Sun Thanksgiving, is rallying American communities, churches, and families to participate in a new year-round living history hobby that ultimately raises funds to open micro-lending facilities on destitute American Indian reservations. 3 Sun Thanksgiving’s... - September 24, 2010 - TIPS of Oregon / 3 Sun Thanksgiving
IVPA Member, Child Family Health International (CFHI) Convenes Forum on the Empowerment of Women
International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA) member, Child Family Health International (CFHI) recently convened a forum at the United Nations on the Empowerment of Women. Held in New York City on September 15th, the forum focused on the need for greater investment in women and girls to... - September 24, 2010 - International Volunteer Programs Association
Kinderstart.com - the Little Site That Could is Back
Kinderstart.com - a screened and focused, user-friendly source of parenting and child learning information - relaunches today. - September 24, 2010 - Kinderstart.com
Micah Robbins Signs on as Co-Chair for Broward County's Premier Networking Alliance (PNA) Festival of the Flutes
Micah Robbins, executive director of Drug Free Youth in Town (DFYIT), has signed on as co-chair of Festival of the Flutes 2010, joining Scott Brook of Premier Networking Alliance (PNA) to help lead a team of volunteers for the 7th annual food and wine fundraiser. Festival of the Flutes 2010,” a gala Fall Costume Ball event, will be held on Friday, October 29, at 8 p.m. (6:30 for VIP) at the Coral Springs Heron Bay Marriott Hotel in South Florida. - September 24, 2010 - Premier Networking Alliance
Festival of the Flutes 2010 Event, Sponsored by Broward County's Premier Networking Alliance (PNA) to be Held October 29
Premier Networking Alliance’s 7th Annual food and wine fundraiser “Festival of the Flutes 2010,” a gala Fall Costume Ball event, will be held on Friday, October 29, at 8 p.m. (6:30 for VIP) at the Coral Springs Heron Bay Marriott Hotel. The event will feature food, wine tastings and entertainment and will benefit several local charities in Broward County, Florida. - September 24, 2010 - Premier Networking Alliance
IAPAM Launches New "Ask an Expert hCG Questions" Website for Members
In support of providing ongoing education to IAPAM members, and particularly to members who have completed the IAPAM's hCG Medical Weight Management Training, the IAPAM has launched a new web-page showcasing critical questions and expert answers for physicians who are implementing the exclusive IAPAM hCG Protocol. - September 24, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Ascend the Race of a Lifetime at the Swissôtel Vertical Marathon 2010 – the Ultimate Championship - Sunday, 21 November 2010
Asia’s most exhilarating vertical race – the Swissôtel Vertical Marathon blazes back to Swissôtel The Stamford on Sunday, 21 November 2010. In line with Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ 30th Anniversary, this year’s vertical challenge scales new heights locally and internationally with the Ultimate Championship. Witness world-class competition at its peak as more than 2,500 participants are expected to climb 1336 steps over 73 stories in the shortest time possible. - September 24, 2010 - Swissotel The Stamford
Dr. Michael Bruno Appointed Chairman of Marine Board at the National Research Council
Dr. Michael Bruno, Dean of the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been selected as Chairman of the Marine Board, under the auspices of the Transportation Research Board and the National Research Council. The Marine Board identifies and responds to critical issues in the area of water transportation, port engineering and management, marine policy, offshore development and operations, naval architecture, and maritime economics. - September 24, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
NPSA Launches 2010 Portable Storage Industry Survey
Industry-wide survey seeks to determine size and strength of portable storage industry. - September 24, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Haunted High Build Complete: Tickets on Sale for Haunted High and OPEF’s Haunted Ball
Organizers confirm the re-build of the so-called "Haunted High" in Oconomowoc is complete. The spectacle now encompasses over 60,000 square feet, making it Wisconsin's largest haunt. Ticket holders will traverse three floors of varying spectacles. New this year are the boiler room, a 20... - September 24, 2010 - Oconomowoc Public Education Foundation (OPEF)
High Cholesterol Can be Life-Threatening, the Good News is That It Can be Lowered
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, and the NPALI in conjunction with the CDC recommends residents across Long Island get their blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it is high. - September 24, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Congressman Tony Coelho Joins Enable America to Celebrate ADA Anniversary
This October Enable America will host an evening with two major advocates for people with disabilities, former Congressman Tony Coelho and Enable America founder Richard Salem. - September 24, 2010 - Enable America
Turn Box Office Movies Into Educational Opportunities: Beneficial Film Guides Becomes Verified by the Online Therapy Institute
Beneficial Film Guides (BFG) is committed to providing qualitative and entertaining continuing, community and student education, training, human growth and development, and consultation to mental health, counseling, substance abuse and human resource professionals. - September 24, 2010 - Online Therapy Institute
Club GoBeDo Unveils First Line of Products Designed to Inspire Selflessness, Compassion and Service in Children
Social Enterprise to Donate 10% of Gross Profits from Book, Stiktures™ and Music CD Sales to Non-Profit Partner, Shoes for Orphan Souls, an Outreach of Buckner International - September 24, 2010 - Club GoBeDo
Health and Fitness Day Just for Women is September 29
Organized and promoted by the HIRC, National Women's Health and Fitness Day was created to encourage women to take control of their health, to learn the facts they need to make good health choices, and to make time for regular physical activity. - September 24, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Women's Business Council to Present 'Inspirations: A Conversation with Connecticut's Top Female Executives at GNHCC Expo on November 17
This event at the GNHCC Business Expo on November 17 features a conversation with Dr. Kendrick Dorsey, President of Gateway Community College; Meredith Rueben, CEO of Eastern Bag & Paper; Susan Bryson, Partner at Wiggin & Dana; and moderator Jocelyn Maminta of WTNH News 8; who will share how they “balance it all.” - September 24, 2010 - Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce
WoodWorks Honors Regional Architects, Engineers at Chicago Wood Solutions Fair
Outstanding projects in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin were recognized with 2010 Wood Design Awards - September 24, 2010 - WoodWorks
The Filtrexx Foundation Achieves 501(c)(3) Status
The Filtrexx Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on facilitating environmentally conscious projects, achieved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization status on September 15, 2010. The Filtrexx Foundation was formed to work collaboratively with public and private entities to facilitate projects... - September 24, 2010 - Filtrexx Foundation
Travel En Vogue Now Offers Ritz Carlton San Francisco Residence Club
Travel En Vogue has added the Ritz Carlton Residence Club San Francisco to their diverse collection of luxury vacation rentals in Colorado, California, the Caribbean, and Mexico. - September 24, 2010 - Travel En Vogue
"Get Linked Expo" to Promote Regional Commerce Across Six Central Indiana Counties
Comcast Business Class top sponsor at upcoming event to connect 6 Central Indiana county business clusters for cross-county dialogue, commerce and idea sharing. - September 24, 2010 - Get Linked Expo
Department of State Ambassador Praises Garima Project in India
Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues initiates full discussion of project successes. - September 24, 2010 - Counterpart International
CWLA Expresses Concern About Growing Poverty Level and Potential Impact on Number of Foster Children
The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) is deeply concerned about the recent Census figures showing a major increase in poverty—especially among children. CWLA is worried that the increase may adversely impact the ongoing decline in the number of children in the foster care system. - September 24, 2010 - Child Welfare League of America
ZipQuest Chooses Resmark Tour Operator Software to Manage New Zipline Canopy Tour Business
Resmark Systems announces new client relationship with ZipQuest, a North Carolina-based zipline and canopy tour company. - September 24, 2010 - RESMARK Systems
Bicycles for Humanity International Launches Strategic Partnership with Bicycling Empowerment Network Namibia
Bicycles For Humanity Creates a Sustainable World Model for Bicycle Donations with the Goal of Providing Increased Economic Development and Mobility to 100 African Communities by 2015 - September 24, 2010 - Bicycles for Humanity International
Ashcroft Type 2089, 2086, 2084 Precision Digital Pressure Test Gauge Available from TEK-Inst
Ashcroft type 2089, 2086 and 2084 Precision digital pressure gauges for your safe testing operations. Digital pressure gauges are approved by FM for your safety. - September 24, 2010 - TEK Instrument Company
Volunteer for Free in Paraguay with Original Volunteers
Original Volunteers is offering the possibility to volunteer in Paraguay for free, whatever your background or interests. - September 24, 2010 - Original Volunteers
MERJS Commercial Property Agency Announces Successful Let of W1 Media Style Office Space to Blue Bolt Ltd
MERJS has successfully let a lower ground floor Noho office space in Margaret Street, W1 to Blue Bolt Ltd, having been made sole commercial property agents by the landlord - September 24, 2010 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Stay, Shop and Win with Accor Hotels in Bangkok
17 Accor hotels in Bangkok have partnered with King Power Duty Free to offer the ‘Shop in Bangkok’ package adding to the many reasons to head to Bangkok for that next getaway. - September 24, 2010 - Accor
Excalibur Technology Announces Pinellas County, FL Franchise Opens
Scott Cummings, founder and CEO of Excalibur Technology formally announced the grand opening of the Pinellas County, FL franchise office. Cummings stated, “I am pleased to announce the opening of our Pinellas County office, our first corporate branch location. This is a great step in... - September 23, 2010 - ExcalTech (Excalibur Technology Corp.)
Fairfield Giants Football Launches Fundraising Mall with SupportMall.com
Families, friends and business supporters of the Fairfield Giants Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading program can now raise funds for the team and save money in their everyday online shopping – at no extra cost to themselves. - September 23, 2010 - SupportMall.com
A New Website Featuring Vietnam Luxury Hotels for People Who Care Where They Stay in Vietnam
Luxury Travel Company to Unveil a Selection of Hotels www.VietnamLuxuryHotels.com for People Who Care Where They Stay - September 23, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
2010 BioWest Conference & Expo to Showcase 40+ New Technologies, Products and Services
More than 40 exhibitors will be showcasing new technology, products and services for 500+ attendees at the 2010 BioWest Conference & Expo, September 29 and 30, at the Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton. BioWest, in its eighth year, is the Rocky Mountain region’s preferred venue for visiting and learning about the bioscience industry. - September 23, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Middle Managers Spread Thin as Organizational Structure Flattens
New spans-of-control study suggests that organizational restructuring does little to improve competitive advantage. - September 23, 2010 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Missouri Association of Manufacturers Expands Mission Statewide, Announces New Initiatives; MAM Presents Manufacturing Awards to Sen. Bond, Congressman Blunt
The Missouri Association of Manufacturers, formerly Southwest Area Manufacturers Association, announced today it is expanding its territory to include the entire state of Missouri. MAM announced its policy positions for the upcoming legislative session, and presented awards to US Sen. Kit Bond (R) and Congressman Roy Blunt (R) for support of manufacturing in the state of Missouri. - September 23, 2010 - Southwest Area Manufacturers Association
Women’s eNews and New York Historical Society Open the Way to Women’s History
A new walking tour celebrates women's history in downtown Manhattan. - September 23, 2010 - Women's eNews
Wind Simplicity’s Windancer Small Wind Turbine Wins International Design Award (IDA)
Wind Simplicity was awarded the IDA’s first prize for alternative-energy-source equipment product design for sustainable living and environmental preservation. - September 23, 2010 - Wind Simplicity
IRgA Co-Locates with International Sign Expo 2011 at Mandalay Bay
The International Reprographic Association (IRgA) has partnered with the International Sign Association (ISA) to provide its attendees and exhibitors increased value in one central location. The co-location will provide exposure to vertical markets that have historically not integrated. “The... - September 23, 2010 - IRgA
Advocacy Group Inc Launches New Website
New site highlights AGI’s customized approach to advocacy campaigns and track record of proven success. - September 23, 2010 - Advocacy Group, Inc.
Charity Golf Event Approaches Cut-Off Time for Buying Golf Balls
Valuable prizes will be awarded at NSCC’s First Annual Helicopter Ball Drop at Charity Golf Tournament September 24 - September 23, 2010 - North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
SocialVest Intros Innovative Cause-Based Shopping Platform
Registered Non-Profit Organizations Benefit When Consumers Shop with Favorite Retailers - September 23, 2010 - SocialVest
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Pets and "People Food"
Dr. David Linzey Discusses Which Foods Are Safe and Unsafe for Pets - September 23, 2010 - NCVMA
March of Dimes Benefits from Being Home-Tech "Charity of the Month"
Home-Tech and its customers donated $1,250 to the March of Dimes in August as part of its Charity of the Month program. This program donates a portion of the price of each new air conditioning unit purchased to a designated charity each month, in customers’ names. “We applaud... - September 23, 2010 - Home-Tech
The Cove of Lake Geneva to Host Classic Car Rally Cocktail Party & Offers Discounted Room Rates to Participants
This Friday, September 24th The Cove of Lake Geneva will be hosting a cocktail party from 5pm to 7pm for the Lake Geneva Classic Car Rally. During the cocktail party, The Cove will be holding a drawing for a free night stay at the resort. In addition, The Cove will also be generously donating a... - September 23, 2010 - Geneva Hospitality
World Cup Drives New Zealand Motorhome Demand
The 2011 New Zealand Rugby World Cup has sparked such a strong demand for accommodation and transport that leisure vehicle rental company Apollo Motorhome Holidays is ramping up campervan and motorhome production by 25% from their Auckland factory. - September 23, 2010 - Apollo Motorhomes
UK Businesses Remain Optimistic About the Economic Outlook
The results from Abbey Business Centres Annual Business Confidence Survey are in and its good news for the North West - September 23, 2010 - Abbey Business Centres
Excitement is Building for Bling My Bra 2010
Volunteers are creating handcrafted one-of-a-kind themed art bras for Bling My Bra 2010, a series of eBay Giving Works auctions to be held throughout October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. This year's commitments include blinged bras by ecommerce and other celebrities. - September 23, 2010 - Bling My Bra