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Ed Young Dallas Affirms New Medical Study, Shows Marriage as Vital for Caregiving
A new medical report reveals that married heart surgery patients tend to live longer, and suffer fewer fatal complications, than non-married patients do - affirming the high view of marriage espoused by pastor and author Ed Young. - April 05, 2012 - Ed Young
Hollywood Phenom Maurissa Tancharoen Whedon Fights Lupus
Spring Issue of Lupus Now® Magazine highlight’s how she found support through her all-star network of friends and family - April 05, 2012 - Lupus Foundation of America
Drug-Free South Brings World Health Day Celebration Home
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South participates in worldwide events to educate the community about the dangers of drugs. For World Health Day, they distributed booklets to their neighbors. - April 05, 2012 - Drug Free South
Autism Research Group Launches Non-Profit Organization to Improve Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism
The Autism Research Group announced today that its new non-profit organization places individuals with autism first by providing scientifically proven research that helps those with autism to break through barriers and improve their quality of life. - April 05, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Southern Circuit Independent Film Series Concludes with “Lunch Line”
The Chattanooga Film Society (CFS) is concluding its presentation of the Southern Circuit independent film series on Monday, April 16th with a screening of Lunch Line at Loose Cannon Parties & Events, at 1800 Rossville Avenue, in Chattanooga's south side. The film follows six kids from one of... - April 05, 2012 - Chattanooga Film Society
Derrick Williams Foundation Launches Texting Campaign to Build New Learning Center/Facility
“Determined 2 Win” facility to be built in Prince George’s County, MD in the summer of 2012. - April 05, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Happy Hour at Parlor 88 South to Benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Man & Woman of the Year 2012 Southwest Missouri candidates Becky Overend (Nexstar Communications) and Seth Elloitt (Parlor 88 Lounge) are hosting a benefit event Thursday, April 5th to raise funds for The Leukemia & lymphoma Society - April 05, 2012 - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Red Power Divas Half Marathon Training Begins Saturday, May 5th; Membership Tops 1,100 as Team Races Toward the San Jose Rock ‘n’ Roll Finish Line
The Red Power Divas walking/running support group kicks off its sixth training season on Saturday, May 5th. With no fees to join and no fund raising required, the team is now more than 1,100 members strong. People of all ages, shapes, sizes, and fitness levels are invited to join the team at Campbell Park (Campbell, California) at 7:30 a.m. for orientation on May 5th. - April 05, 2012 - Building Peaceful Families
Eden Autism Services Florida Names The League Club Advocates of the Month
Award recognizes people and organizations who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. - April 05, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Broader, Deeper, More Universal – Sercos III Specification Update V1.3 Now Available
The Sercos vendor organizations have released an update to the specification for the Sercos III Real-time Ethernet solution. - April 05, 2012 - SERCOS North America
Roller Coaster Zip Line Launches in the U.S.
The AvatarOne, Eco-Adventure Technologies’ (E.A.T.) roller-coaster zip line, will be making its U.S. launch at Florida EcoSafaris next month. Florida EcoSafaris is located at Forever Florida, an eco-tourism attraction in St. Cloud, Florida. They will be launching four new rides on April 6,... - April 04, 2012 - Eco Adventure Technologies
The Women's Venture Fund Helps Women Entrepreneurs Thrive
Maria Otero, Founder and President of the Women's Venture Fund, testifies at the joint NYC Council Committee on Small Business Issues and the Committee on Women's Issues held last Friday, March 30, 2012 at City Hall. - April 04, 2012 - Women's Venture Fund
Ugly Global Water Crisis Gets a Makeover from ThirstTees
Diseased water and poor sanitation are getting a little cleaner with the help of ThirstTees, a clothing line urging everyone to “Wear Water.” - April 04, 2012 - ThirstTees
Dr. EH Yang's Research Team Awarded with NSF Grant on Pioneering Microfluidics Innovation
Digital microfluidics creates a lab-on-a-chip, enabling portable at-home medical tests. - April 04, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The Spa Association Announces New Benefits
The Spa Association www.thespaassociation.com announces through Executive Director, Melinda Minton new benefits to members. - April 04, 2012 - The Spa Association
Charities Partner to Support First Responders
Non-profit organizations Operation Gratitude and Team Rubicon are joining forces to supply "First Responder Kits" to volunteers assisting with disaster relief. - April 04, 2012 - Operation Gratitude
Who’s Bad in Concert at OutRaleigh 2012
Who's Bad, a Michael Jackson tribute band, will be the headliner performance at the free OutRaleigh festival on May 5, 2012. - April 04, 2012 - LGBT Center of Raleigh
Pastor Pierre Bennett Reports Healings at God’s Luv International Ministries Church
Pastor Pierre Bennett, founder of God’s Luv International Ministries Church reports miracles. - April 04, 2012 - Pastor Pierre Bennett
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Events Announced by National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA)
NFMCPA announces upcoming Fibromyalgia Awareness Day events highlighting support for research for a cure and difficulties in parenting with FM. - April 03, 2012 - National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association
Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event in North Canton
Parents can attend this event and at No Charge get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. - April 03, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
13 Year Old Baseball Player Making a Difference
Since his 2010 little league season, Elliot, now 13 years old, has raised more than $10,000 for the Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital Child Life Program. Elliot’s slogan is “For The Kids!” - April 03, 2012 - FTK "For The Kids!" Baseball Charity
Krav Maga Orange County Gives Specialized Self-Defense Seminar to Seniors
Krav Maga Orange County a specially developed and customized self-defense course to seniors and disabled persons. - April 02, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
New Online Business Networking Site Launches in Indianapolis
Businesses are already rushing to be included in the Free exclusive network that helps get their business to the top of major search engines usually within 1-2 weeks. IndianapolisBusinessNetwork.com is a business directory, business network, optimized web page, social network and referral... - April 02, 2012 - IndianapolisBusinessNetwork.com
Marshall S. Redding Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Marshall S. Redding, of Burlington, North Carolina, has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Ophthalmology. About Marshall S. Redding Dr. Marshall S. Redding is head of the Redding Eye Center, PLLC, in... - April 02, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Mississauga Hinduism Summit to Present Hinduism’s Science, Denigration and "Digestion"
The Hinduism Summit aims to promote an understanding about the unique science behind Hinduism concepts and practices, and provide practical guidance on living Hinduism. It also aims to unite everyone interested in Hinduism to preserve it. - April 02, 2012 - Forum for Hindu Awakening
David M. Tauzowicz Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
David M. Tauzowicz, of Brooklyn, New York, has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Real Estate Finance. About David M. Tauzowicz David M. Tauzowicz is the President of Global World Enterprise. Mr. Tauzowicz... - April 02, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Houston Housing Authority Receives Funding from HUD to Fight Homelessness Among Veterans
The Houston Housing Authority was awarded $890,000 by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide permanent housing to Houston’s homeless veterans. The funding will allow HHA to administer an additional 150 vouchers through its HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing... - April 01, 2012 - Houston Housing Authority
Wolfe’s Neck Farm Springs into Action with the Annual Spring Gala Dinner and Auction
Every spring the Wolfe’s Neck Farm Spring Gala and Auction is held as a major fundraising event supporting the organization’s mission. This year the Gala will be held Saturday, May 7th at the Harraseeket Inn in Freeport from 5:30–10:00pm. The lead sponsor for the event is Bath Savings Institution and Bath Savings Trust Company. The evening will feature a silent auction, a four-course dinner featuring locally-grown foods, and a live auction. - March 31, 2012 - Wolfe's Neck Farm
Canadian Construction Association Supports Measures to Eliminate Both the Federal and Infrastructure Deficits
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) was pleased to see the federal government announced a number of measures that will address several longstanding issues of concern to the Canadian construction industry, while affirming its long-term commitment to the renewal of Canada’s aging infrastructure. These measures will ensure Canada remains set on a path to future prosperity. - March 31, 2012 - Canadian Construction Association
UK Pasty Tax Leads Floods of People to Bake Their Own
Talk of VAT on hot pies and pasties has seen a 300% increase in people buying bakery experience days. Bestexperience.co.uk reported that demand started to rocket as soon as VAT was announced on 21 March 2012, and has been rising ever since. The experience day company has selected the UK’s... - March 31, 2012 - Best Experience
Biometrics for National Security
The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) announces the Biometrics & Identity Management Exhibition & Conference - information at bioidentityexpo[dot]com. A recent update to a landmark biometrics report suggests “new goals that might previously seemed beyond... - March 31, 2012 - IDGA
Video and Free Slides Available for "Sexual Pleasure" Talk by Jane Thomas
"You Tube: video of Jane’s talk at The Royal Society of Medicine" in London Sexual Pleasure Meeting on February 17th 2012. Plus Free download of slides with accompanying notes. Available from the web-based female sexuality forum "Ways Women Orgasm." - March 31, 2012 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
Harvardwood Congratulates Its "Most Staffable TV Writers" for 2012
Five writers have been selected for the 2nd annual list of Harvardwood’s Most Staffable TV Writers. A panel of 22 industry professionals selected these writers based on their original TV pilots completed during the Harvardwood Writers Program this past fall. - March 31, 2012 - Harvardwood
An Exhibit of The History of Maine Labor Mural
Exhibit: The History of Maine Labor Mural - Shows the famous labor mural by artist Judy Taylor that was removed from the Maine Department of Labor by Governor Paul LePage. A vivid testimony to the debate on where art and politics meet. April 22 to May 6, 2012. Opening Reception: Sunday, April 22, 2:00 PM. Panel discussion with union officials, artists, and academics on Saturday, April 28, 1:30-2:45 PM. - March 30, 2012 - Lawrence History Center
Hank Daughtry Awarded for Leading by Example by Texas Self Storage Association
Hank Daughtry, president of Daughtry Properties of San Antonio, was recently recognized by the Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) Board of Directors for the example he set during their annual fundraising campaign benefiting the Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston. TSSA raises funds for... - March 30, 2012 - Texas Self Storage Association
Retirement Doesn't Really Mean Retirement for Dekalb County Court Icon Oretha Brown-Johnson
After 24 years of dedication, Oretha Brown-Johnson celebrates her retirement from the Dekalb County District Attorney's Office and the announcement of her new path. Impacting the lives of the people in her community has been an innate behavior of Oretha for well over 30 years. On March 30th, she closes the final chapter on one area in her life and starts a new book for the next area of her life. - March 30, 2012 - Oretha For Clerk
KOSBE Calling for Entries Early This Year in the Prestigious Small Business Annual Awards Celebration
On April 1, the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will begin accepting applications and nominations for its Annual KOSBE Awards from KOSBE clients, Kingsport Chamber members and non-members alike. - March 30, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Victory Over Stroke Event Set for April 19, 2012, in Bradenton, FL
The Stroke Association of Florida Announces Third Annual Victory Over Stroke Event - March 30, 2012 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Naples Artist Hannah Kandel Selected by the United Nations for 2012 Autism Awareness Stamp
Hannah Rose Kandel, a Naples resident and student at Eden School, is one of eight artists chosen by the United Nations for their 2012 Autism Awareness Stamp. Kandel’s painting “Crazy Love” was selected as the result of a worldwide search for talented artists with autism. The United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) will issue stamps and first day covers on April 2, 2012 in recognition of World Autism Day. - March 30, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
WTS Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala to Feature Astronaut Story Musgrave
“A Night of New Horizons” will be the theme of WTS NC Triangle Chapter’s Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala held on April 25th, 2012 at the Cardinal Club in Raleigh, NC. The theme was inspired by featured speaker Astronaut Story Musgrave. Mr. Musgrave is an engaging modern-day renaissance man, and will share his remarkable story at the gala. In addition, the emcee will be WRAL reporter and anchor Renee Chou. WTS-NC Triangle Chapter's gala raises funds for college scholarships and outreach. - March 30, 2012 - WTS - NC Triangle Chapter
Former Jordan Brand Footwear Design Director Kicks It with NV Magazine
Founder of the Pensole School of Footwear Design D’Wayne Edwards to be featured in the NVTV web series “Small Business of the Week.” - March 30, 2012 - NV Magazine
Science Philanthropist, Jeffrey Epstein, Convenes a Conference of Nobel Laureates to Define Gravity
Twenty one of the world’s top physicists, including three Nobel Laureates, opened a symposium on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands to debate the essence of gravity and a unified gravity theory. - March 29, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
A Puritan’s Mind Launches “The Puritan Shop” for Reformed eBooks and Puritan Downloads
New Electronic eBook Shop Opens with Instant Downloading Capability for Reformed and Puritan Literature Bringing 17th Century Manuscripts Into the Modern Age - March 29, 2012 - A Puritan's Mind
Everyday Business Owners Are the Stars of NV Magazine’s New Online Video Series
NV Magazine highlights urban professionals in its viral video series entitled “Small Business of the Week.” - March 29, 2012 - NV Magazine
Hartzell Propeller - Major Sponsor of the IMC Club’s Website
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has become a major sponsor of the IMC Club International’s website, enabling a far reaching overhaul and redesign of the Club’s internet presence. “I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Hartzell Propeller’s President Joe Brown for his and... - March 29, 2012 - IMCClubs.org
Utah Physical Therapy Clinic Announces ASTYM Accreditation
Fast Track Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, a Utah physical therapy clinic, is proud to announce their Physical Therapists recently received an ASTYM accreditation certification. ASTYM is a highly recognized rehabilitation treatment program for physical therapy that reduces scar tissue left... - March 29, 2012 - Fast Track Physical Therapy
Hepatitis B Foundation Hosts Crystal Ball on April 27, 2012 Honoring Dr. Howard Koh
Nonprofit Dedicated to Eliminating Hepatitis B Honors Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with the Baruch S. Blumberg Prize for Leadership - March 29, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Catholic Charities' Emerald Ball Signature Fundraiser Nets $250,000
Catholic Charities’ Emerald Ball, held on March 17 at The Ritz Carlton - Tiburon raised $250,000 (net, after expenses). This signature annual event is the charity’s largest fundraiser to support the mission of Catholic Charities benefiting individuals and families in need of social and... - March 29, 2012 - Catholic Charities
Jordan Health and Wellness Destination Guide Drove Additional Success to the Jordan Conference
The Jordan Health and Wellness Destination Guide was revealed and distributed to congress participants during the International Medical Tourism, Wellness and Spa Congress, at the Dead Sea in Jordan on March 18-20, 2012. - March 29, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
New Gondwana Lodge at Namibia’s Northern Border
Situated 12 km west of Rundu, Hakusembe River Lodge makes for the perfect stopover on the way into Caprivi and to the Victoria Falls. The river scenery forms a delightful contrast to the bush savannah, semi-desert and desert in the rest of the country. - March 29, 2012 - Gondwana Collection Namibia