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WIAAP Supports Concussion Legislation: Assembly Bill 259 Would Protect Child and Adolescent Athletes
The number of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs, or “concussions”) in youth athletes is on the rise and in the news. Complete and accurate education on prevention and identification of concussions is critical information for coaches, athletes, parents and guardians in order to best protect the athletes’ short- and long-term health. - October 01, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
A Night of Unity: Celebrating Diversity Using the Arts
Real Life Poets, Inc. will present its 1st Annual “A Night Of Unity” Fundraiser celebrating cultural diversity through the arts, hosted by WBRC Fox6 News Reporter Melanie Posey. An array of artistry will be highlighted including, spoken word, live painting, culinary, music, and media as... - October 01, 2011 - Real Life Poets, Inc.
IMC Radio Going Live
After the success of the pre-inaugural show on September 28th the WIMC-DB (IMC Radio project) is taking off the ground and is ready for its first worldwide live call-in Aviation Talk Show. The first transmission will take place on Wednesday, October 5th at 6 PM EST for one hour and it will continue as a weekly occurrence thereafter. - October 01, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
National Ladies Professional Group Launches Mentoring Program
National Ladies Professional Group, a public benefit organization that empowers women professionally and individually, launches its mentoring program and invites ladies of all experience levels from all industries to participate. - October 01, 2011 - National Ladies Professional Group
Neuroreality Report: How Single Dose of "Magic Mushrooms" Hallucinogen Can Create Lasting Personality Change
"Personal transformations causing increased intelligence have been reported to result from many apparently unrelated phenomena," according to a recent discovery by University of Hawaii neuroscientist, Bruce E. Morton, - October 01, 2011 - Bruce Eldine Morton
Houston Housing Authority is Awarded $980,000 to Provide Supportive Services for Low Income Houstonians
The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) was awarded $983,357 in competitive grants by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds will help the Agency provide self-sufficiency training and supportive services to public housing residents. The Houston Housing Authority is the... - October 01, 2011 - Houston Housing Authority
Eden Autism Services Chief Clinical Officer Appointed Autism Society Board Position
Eden Autism Services Chief Clinical Officer Anne Holmes was recently appointed to the position of Chair of the Panel of Professional Advisors for the Autism Society. - October 01, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
The Ozone Hole Reaches South America
The Ozone hole has reached land and population areas in Argentina, Chile and The Falkland Islands. - October 01, 2011 - The Ozone Hole Inc.
NACD-Minnesota Board Chair John Stout Appointed Chair of ABA Corporate Governance Committee
The Business Law Section of the American Bar Association (ABA) recently appointed John H. Stout, Board Chair of the National Association of Corporate Directors, Minnesota Regional Chapter as chair of its 2,400-plus member Corporate Governance Committee. Stout has been a vice chair of the committee... - October 01, 2011 - NACD - Minnesota Chapter
ASM’s GC Showcase Offers a Rare Opportunity to Meet the Area’s Premier General Contractors
Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts will host the GC Showcase on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at The Westin Hotel in Waltham, MA. The GC Showcase will provide Boston-area subcontractors the opportunity to network with some of the area’s premier general contractors. The event is free and... - October 01, 2011 - Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts
2011 Columbus Walk Now for Autism Speaks - October 9th
The 4th annual Columbus Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event will take place on 10/9/2011 at Value City Arena at The Jerome Schottenstein Center on The Ohio State University campus. All event proceeds will support Autism Speaks’ work, both locally and nationally. Please join them. - September 30, 2011 - Autism Speaks, Columbus, Ohio
One Million Hugs Not Drugs® Facebook Fans
Hugs Not Drugs® Facebook Fan Page celebrates more Fans than any other non-profit organization on Facebook... - September 30, 2011 - Hugs Not Drugs, Family Life International, Inc.
KOSBE Award Winner Cumberland Marketing Acquires The Bliss Agency
KOSBE Award winner Cumberland Marketing announced today the acquisition of Bristol’s The Bliss Agency. The deal combines Cumberland’s expertise in marketing, branding, promotions and interactive services with Bliss’ extensive background in web development and mobile... - September 30, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
RAFI Triennial Awards Calls on Entries for Blogging Contest
To promote the inspiring stories and work of recognized development workers in the Visayas and Mindanao, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) launches the RAFI Triennial Awards Blogging Contest. - September 30, 2011 - Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc
Heart Rhythm Congress 2011 Assembles Leading Experts in Cardiology in Birmingham - Arrhythmia Alliance
The UK's main heart rhythm conference opens in Birmingham. - September 30, 2011 - Arrhythmia Alliance
KOSBE Broadens Eligibility for 2011 Awards Competition
The Annual KOSBE Awards Committee has announced the only exception to the official rules, which pertains solely to the Innovation Award. According to KOSBE Executive Director Aundrea Wilcox, “This will be the only category in the new 2011 competition that allows a business that has not been... - September 30, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Inventro Announces New Public Discussion on Importance of Business Mentoring
Announcing a new public discussion on why it is pivotal when starting a business to find a business mentor. - September 30, 2011 - Inventro
The Houston Housing Authority’s Newest Partnership Will Benefit Homeless Veterans
The Houston Housing Authority has partnered with Cloudbreak Houston, LLC to provide affordable permanent housing for Houston’s veterans. The partnership is a Project Based Voucher program that is tied to Midtown Terrace Suites, a former Days Inn in midtown Houston. The partnership was made... - September 30, 2011 - Houston Housing Authority
Peoria Gets in on World Record Photo Campaign
Illinois to host next I AM EQUAL Photo Documentary event stop. - September 30, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
The Houston Housing Authority and Comcast Partner to Provide Affordable Internet to Low-Income Residents
A partnership between the Houston Housing Authority and Comcast seeks to close the "digital divide" by offering public housing residents increased access to broadband services, computers and digital literacy training. Beginning this month, HHA’s residents are being offered... - September 30, 2011 - Houston Housing Authority
World Pet Association Announces Winners of 2011 Groomer SuperShow Hosted at SuperZoo
Every Year, the World Pet Association hosts grooming contests at SuperZoo, a pet industry trade show. The World Pet Association is pleased to announce the winning groomers of the 2011 SuperZoo Groomer SuperShow. - September 30, 2011 - World Pet Association
Nashville Religious Communicators Council Discuss Ethics, Justice and Morals
As America mourned 9/11, religious organizations promoted tolerance and peace. - September 30, 2011 - Religion Communicators Council
What You Need to Know Now to Make Money (Safely) in Real Estate Sponsored by Ohio Real Estate Investors Association
Ohio real estate market is the most profitable, exciting, bargain-filled it's been in 25 yrs. - September 29, 2011 - OREIA
SuperZoo Draws Record-Breaking Amount of Exhibitors and Attendees at 2011 Show
SuperZoo, the three-day pet industry trade show, experienced another record-breaking year at the 2011 show recently hosted by the World Pet Association. - September 29, 2011 - World Pet Association
Education Campaign Launched to Enhance Patient Care
APIC and AHE partner on “Clean Spaces, Healthy Patients” initiative. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and the Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) are partnering to strengthen the relationship between infection prevention (IP) and environmental services (EVS) to improve patient outcomes and reduce infections. - September 29, 2011 - AHE
Vistage Michigan Bestows Soaring Eagle Award to Corp! Publisher Jennifer Kluge
President and CEO of the Michigan Business & Professional Association (MBPA) and Michigan Food & Beverage Association (MFBA) recognized for Vistage Michigan's top award presented annually and recognizes one member’s overall success in business. - September 29, 2011 - Vistage Michigan
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) and Korea International Medical Association (KIMA) as a Silver Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) and Korea International Medical Association (KIMA) as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - September 29, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Stevens Institute of Technology Wins NSF Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education Grant
NUE-NEXUS program to give undergraduates early-curriculum classroom instruction and research opportunities in nanotechnology field. - September 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Professional Landcare Network Adopts NYC Park
The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) announced today that it has officially adopted Capsouto Park in New York City. Located at the intersections of Laight, Canal, and Varick streets in Manhattan, the park opened two years ago and is where hundreds of firefighters and law enforcement officials... - September 29, 2011 - PLANET
Secure Patient Portal Technology Proves Successful for Award-Winning Virginia Women’s Center
Richmond, Virginia’s independent women’s health practice and 2009 recipient of the Davies Award, Virginia Women’s Center, continues to prove its commitment to technology through an online portal that allows for better patient care, faster test reporting and improved patient experience. - September 29, 2011 - Virginia Women's Center
AHE and Kimberly-Clark Professional* Launch “The Heart of Healthcare” Campaign to Honor the Environmental Services Department
The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE), of the American Hospital Association (AHA), today announced that it has partnered with Kimberly-Clark Professional* to launch “The Heart of Healthcare”: a new, educational campaign designed to recognize and elevate the critical role... - September 28, 2011 - AHE
Norwalk Seaport Association Stages Murder Mystery Dinner
The Norwalk Seaport Association is hosting an evening of fun, food and mystery, with all proceeds benefiting the Sheffield Island lighthouse. Come enjoy appetizers and dinner, while you and your table mates solve this exciting and entertaining mystery. “It’s great fun to stage this... - September 28, 2011 - Norwalk Seaport Association
Lincoln to Host Record-Breaking Photo Documentary
Nebraska residents to join historic photo project for human rights. - September 28, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
CT REIA Announces October 2011 Weekend Investing Seminar on Negotiating Strategies for Real Estate Investors
On October 1, 2011, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting a weekend seminar with Don DeRosa in Meriden, CT. Attendees of this seminar will learn strategies for negotiating deals. - September 28, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
RAFI Holds 3rd Run of Kabataan, Kultura ug Kabilin Heritage Tour
To provide the youth expanded learning on cultures from different periods by visiting local museums, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) held the third run of its Kabataan, Kultura ug Kabilin (KKK) Heritage Tour last Sept. 24. - September 28, 2011 - Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc
Recession-Proofing Your Business and Career- OPEN Atlanta Launch Event Saturday Oct. 8
The Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs is launching its Atlanta chapter with an event entitled "Recession-Proofing Your Business and Career," with keynote speakers Tariq Farid, CEO of Edible Arrangements and Anne-Marie Campbell, President of the Home Depot Southern Division. Come to the October 8, 2011 event held at the Westin Buckhead in Atlanta from 10am-3pm to take part in this exciting new organization. - September 28, 2011 - Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs Atlanta
Dr. Nancy Donaldson, CALNOC Chairperson and Senior Scientist, Receives the 2011 Excellence in Leadership Award from Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis
CALNOC (Collaborative Alliance for Nursing Outcomes), the leading provider of actionable information and research on nurse sensitive quality indicators, today announced that Dr. Nancy Donaldson, DNSc, RN, FAAN has been awarded the 2011 Excellence in Leadership Award from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis. Dr. Donaldson is Chairperson and Chief Scientist for CALNOC and is an internationally recognized leader in nursing quality measurement and clinical patient safety. - September 27, 2011 - CALNOC
Xclaimed Ministries' Summer Community Outreach
Xclaimed Ministries provided hundreds of free meals, hundreds of toys and eight brand new bicycles to the community Saturday, September 24th. Hundreds attended Xclaimed’s last scheduled concert for the summer. The popular group Sustenance of God opened the event with their astonishing signing... - September 27, 2011 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
MedicalTourism.com Launches New Language Translations in Spanish and Arabic for International Patients
MedicalTourism.com is the leading internet site rated by Google for Medical Tourism information. The Medical Tourism Association™ has the opportunity to launch a fresh look to the site with more information and user-friendly access for MTA members. - September 27, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Ken Wallace Featured in New Personal Development Movie
Ken Wallace is a featured expert in the new film "Keeper of the Key's" starring Jack Canfield, John Gray and Marci Shimoff. - September 27, 2011 - Speakers International
6400 Heroes Worldwide Make the Oktoberfest in Munich Carbon Neutral
The Oktoberfest 2011 will be carbon neutral. 6,400 volunteers worldwide will make this possible by going on the Low Carbon Diet. “Climate and environmental protection must be fun, easy, and cool! This campaign shows how,” says Izai Amorim, also known as Mr. Cool Ness, the... - September 27, 2011 - Certified Coolness Limited
Horizons for the Blind Hosts Open House
Horizons for the Blind, a not-for-profit organization, recently relocated its headquarters to a new facility at 125 Erick St., A103, in Crystal Lake. To celebrate this move, Horizons is hosting an Open House and Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce Mixer on Oct. 18 from 2-7 p.m. Scheduled activities... - September 26, 2011 - Horizons for the Blind
Morning Star Fishermen: Educating the World on Aquaponics and Sustainability
Aquaponics is combining aquaculture with hydroponics. At the MSF North American Headquarters, MSF instructors are educating individuals from around the world so that they may teach others how to live more sustainably. - September 26, 2011 - Morning Star Fishermen
Enable America Partners with Raleigh-Triangle Employers to Increase Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Enable America, a non-profit organization devoted to improving employment for people with disabilities, wounded warriors and disabled veterans, has announced a full schedule of Job Seekers Workshops and Career Mentoring Days for October and November. With the unemployment rate for persons with... - September 25, 2011 - Enable America
New Christian Web Booklet Released: Welcome to the Church of God, a Worldwide Association
The Church of God, a Worldwide Association, has made its latest publication available free on its website. - September 24, 2011 - Church of God, a Worldwide Association
IIABNJ Announces New Day Pass at the 2011 Annual Conference
IIABNJ announces the inclusion of a Day Pass for the October annual conference, allowing agents the option to attend only the Monday educational sessions. - September 24, 2011 - Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New Jersey (IIABNJ)
New York Area Artists Raise Over $8,000 for the Orphans of Uganda at the First Annual UORDP Fundraiser - "Art for Uganda"
Fourteen artists and photographers from New York and Connecticut recently raised over $8,000 for Ugandan orphans. Ugandan Orphans Rural Development Program - UORDP (http://ugandasorphans.org, kicked off their first annual fundraiser, “Art for Uganda” with a cocktail party and silent... - September 24, 2011 - MCCA
500 Expected at the South Florida Yoga Aid Challenge to Raise Funds for Non-Profit Yoga Program Targeting At-Risk Youth, 305 Spiritual Gangsters
More than 500 yoga practitioners are expected at the South Florida Yoga Aid Challenge set for Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 at the top level of the newly constructed parking complex at 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. The fundraising event will consist of a 2 hour yoga practice of 108 Sun Salutations to... - September 24, 2011 - 305 Spiritual Gangsters
Blessings All Around Joins Justin Rudd in Annual Interfaith Blessing of the Animals
Interfaith Blessing of the Animals celebrates 10th Annual ceremony on October 1, 2011. - September 24, 2011 - Blessings All Around
Blessings All Around to Receive WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011
Long Beach Wedding Officiant Rewarded for Top Customer Service and Professionalism with Prestigious Annual Award - September 23, 2011 - Blessings All Around