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Overworld Magazine Forms Bin Laden Petition
Overworld Magazine has formed a Freedom of Information Act petition to release all video, audio, photographic, and written evidence of the Navy's bin Laden attack. - May 18, 2011 - Overworld Magazine
Alyssa Lane Fowler of Mckesson Wins First Annual TAG Diversity Leadership Award
Alyssa Lane Fowler of McKesson was the winner of the First Annual Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Diversity Leadership Award presented at a dinner ceremony April 26th at Villa Christina. Lisa McVey, CIO of McKesson nominated Ms. Fowler for her outstanding leadership of internal diversity... - May 18, 2011 - TAG think
TAG Announces Launch of Data Governance Society
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) today announced the formation of its newest society, TAG Data Governance. The mission of the society is to raise awareness of data governance as a transformational business function and to foster a collaborative non-competitive environment for data... - May 18, 2011 - TAG think
Rice University Basketball Stars Team Up with HSBCAMPS
Former Collegiate Standouts Join HSBCAMPS Team to Mentor Houston Area Youths & Build Stronger Basketball Communities. - May 18, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
IMC Club Initiative is Sponsored by BrightLine Bags
IMC Club International, Inc. announced the launch of “Knowledge Drive” in its Aviation Knowledge Base available on the imcclubs.org website. - May 18, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
Real World Leadership Radio Hosts Sue Murphy: Igniting the Power of People Through an Ethical Culture
Sue Murphy of Leadership Collaborations and author of "Igniting the Power of People Through an Ethical Culture" discusses the meaning of collaboration, empowerment and how ethics affects your business operations on Real World Leadership Radio on Wednesday, May 18 at 12 noon EST. - May 18, 2011 - The Real World Leadership Institute, Inc.
ExitCare, LLC and American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Announce Partnership
ExitCare has partnered with the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) to offer the ExitCare Patient Education System to AAUCM members. - May 15, 2011 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
ICLEI USA Joins U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and American Institute of Architects (AIA) in Releasing National Report for Greening America's Schools
National Action Plan to be Used by Local Governments as a Framework to Develop and Implement Green Schools Initiatives Across the Nation. - May 15, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Representative Flynn Supports Distribution of Funds for Classrooms
State Representative Dan Flynn welcomed the decision by the U.S. Department of Education to approve the state's application for $830 million in federal funding for Texas schools. The application had been delayed in Washington for the past nine months as a result of an anti-Texas provision written... - May 15, 2011 - TX State Representative Dan Flynn
Bishop Rick Wallace Launches New Youth Initiatives in Conjunction with the Release of His New Book: the Invisible Father: Reversing the Curse of a Fatherless Generation
Bishop Rick Wallace has created two youth programs targeted at at-risk youth. These programs have been developed to respond to what Bishop Wallace calls IFS (The Invisible Father Syndrome) and correlate with the Release of his new book: The Invisible Father: Reversing the Curse of a Fatherless Generation. - May 14, 2011 - Rick Wallace Ministries
The Hamner Receives $600,000 Contract for the Investigation of Inhalation Toxicity of Nickel
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (http://www.thehamner.org) has announced that it has received a $600,000 contract from the Nickel Producers Environmental Research Association (NiPERA) to study the mode(s) of action for tumor induction by certain nickel compounds. The goal of the project... - May 14, 2011 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
The Islington Chamber of Commerce Launches the Camden and Islington Business Awards
On October 27th at The Arsenal Emirates Stadium the ICoC and Camden Business Network will be launching its inaugural “CIBAs” evening function. The Camden and Islington Business Awards promises to showcase the very best business talent from across these 2 vibrant boroughs. This is the... - May 14, 2011 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Dawn Digrius Researches Water Resources Management in Coastal Lowland Ecuador
Dr. Digrius is leading a student team from Stevens Institute of Technology to explore the interplay of engineered dams and the history of a people in coastal lowland Ecuador. - May 14, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission Selects May 21st Picnic and Preserve Opening for Corridor Citizen Award
Fort Wayne local Ron James will receive the Corridor Citizen Award on May 21st at the preserve opening and picnic to be held at The Forks in Huntington, IN. Previous recipients include National River Hero Bernie Dahl and legislators who have dedicated notable legislative efforts to the Wabash, Indiana's state river. - May 14, 2011 - Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission
American Translators Association Hosts FIT XIX World Congress
First time international event is held in the United States - May 14, 2011 - American Translators Association
Koch's First Date with "the Lady in Black" Nets 18th Place Finish
NASCAR Nationwide Rookie of the Year contender Blake Koch of West Palm Beach, Florida drove to a strong finish Saturday afternoon at the famed Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina. The NASCAR Nationwide Royal Purple 200 marked Koch’s first time racing at “The Lady in... - May 14, 2011 - Daystar Television Network
Koch Looks to Carry Darlington Momentum to Dover's Monster Mile
Going to a track where he has never raced before is not a big deal for Blake Koch. After all, almost all of the tracks are new to the NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year contender who drives the Daystar Television Network Dodge. This Saturday, 25-year-old Koch will test his natural born... - May 14, 2011 - Daystar Television Network
The 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announces Lloyds TSB International as Bronze Sponsor October 25-28, 2011
Lloyds TSB International is part of the wider Lloyds Banking Group, which has a presence in more than 35 countries, 30 million customers and over 100,000 employees and is one of the oldest and largest banking institutions in the world. - May 13, 2011 - Global Benefits Association
Representative Flynn Meets with NATO Secretary General
The Secretary General of NATO was in Austin Tuesday as part of a US tour. Anders Fogh Rassmusen spoke with State Representative Dan Flynn, the Adjutant General John Nichols and members of the Texas Military Forces during his visit to Camp Mabry today. Representative Flynn stated "It was a... - May 13, 2011 - TX State Representative Dan Flynn
Synagogue to Hold Tribute Dinner Fundraiser
Congregation Beth Israel announced today that it will hold a Tribute Dinner fundraiser on June 13, 2011. The synagogue has a tradition of holding tribute dinner fundraisers to honor volunteers from among its membership who go above and beyond to help the synagogue and the broader community. This... - May 13, 2011 - Congregation Beth Israel
Audubon Lifestyles Welcomes Bio S.I. Technology as a Platinum Member
Bio S.I. Technology, LLC located in Argyle, Texas has recently joined Audubon Lifestyles as a Platinum Member. - May 13, 2011 - ISC-Audubon
Ethics Bowl Brings the Debate to Stevens
Stevens will host its Annual High School Ethics Bowl on June 2 in Hoboken. - May 13, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
CSPA Selects Plano, Texas Student as 2011 Murray Glauberman Scholarship Award Recipient
The Consumer Specialty Products Association selects student Rennie Song from Plano, Texas, as the 23rd recipient of the Murray Glauberman Memorial Scholarship Award. - May 13, 2011 - Consumer Specialty Products Association
UK Lottery Funds Meditation in the Park 2011
Now in its third year and Lottery funded, Meditation in the Park is a free community event for all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds which gives participants a chance to relax in an urban woodland sanctuary, win prizes for the best healthy picnics and try out various hands-on workshops related to homemade food, nature, and yoga and meditation. - May 13, 2011 - Meditation in the Park
Mattie Miracle Praises Legislation Introduced by Van Hollen and McCaul Addressing Psychosocial Needs of Kids with Cancer
DC-Based Non-Profit Congratulates Reps. Van Hollen and McCaul for Introducing Legislation Calling for Greater Support of the Psychosocial Needs of Children and Families Dealing with Childhood Cancer. - May 13, 2011 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
HSB Alliance: Baden Sports, Swire Coca-Cola, and BodyBuilding.com Continue Their Sponsorship of HSBCAMPS and Better Basketball Communities
Major US Corporations Sign on for Another Year of Sponsorship of America's Fastest Growing Youth Basketball Program - May 13, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
Russian American Dental Association to Award Children for Anti-Smoking Artwork at Red Carpet Ceremony
The Russian American Dental Association is going to award prizes to children for the best anti-smoking artwork at annual red carpet ceremony. The association's "Kids 4 Kids" booklet is also going to be handed out to attendees. - May 12, 2011 - Russian American Dental Association
Medical Tourism Association Partners with EuroSpaClub International for Wellness Program Expansion
The Medical Tourism Association™ and EuroSpaClub International have announced their partnership in execution of several new consumer and employer education projects and initiatives throughout Europe, Russia and CIS for wellness and preventative health. The countries covered under this partnership include Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Montenegro, Russia (Russian Federation), Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Italy, Croatia and Portugal. - May 12, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Soil Technology Becomes an Audubon Lifestyles and ISC Platinum Member
Soil Technology a.k.a Precision Fertigation by Soil Technology, located in Fallbrook, California has recently joined Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member. - May 12, 2011 - ISC-Audubon
Perfect Blend Organics Joins Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member
Perfect Blend Organics recently joined Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council (ISC) as a Platinum Member. - May 12, 2011 - ISC-Audubon
Ben Taylor Plays Sold Out Show to Benefit Eden Autism Services
Singer/songwriter Benjamin Taylor (son of James Taylor and Carly Simon) performed in a sold out benefit concert for Eden Autism Services Florida last Friday, May 6 at the Daniels Pavilion, The Philharmonic Center for the Arts. The Community School of Naples’ Rock Band class opened the show... - May 12, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Canadian Construction Association Launches a New Resources for Youth to Explore a Career in Civil Construction
Canadian Construction Association’s Civil Infrastructure Council last week launched a new website, http://www.careersincivilconstruction.ca, aimed mainly at high school and college students but applicable to anyone looking for information on civil construction careers. Civil construction,... - May 12, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
Melissa M. Beck Honored with the New York City Bar’s McDonald Award
Melissa M. Beck, Chief Executive Officer of Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT), received the New York City Bar Association's 2011 Kathryn A. McDonald Award for Excellence in Service to Family Court on May 11, 2011. LIFT is the only nonprofit organization in New York City dedicated to empowering Family Court litigants to successfully self-advocate in Court. With the recent cuts to the State Court’s budget, Beck’s leadership and LIFT's services are needed more than ever. - May 12, 2011 - Legal Information for Families Today
NAWIC Announces 2011 Crystal Vision Award Winners
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is pleased to announce the winners of its 17th annual Crystal Vision Awards. The mission of the awards is to recognize individuals who promote, expand and encourage the role of women in the construction industry. Colleen White is the recipient of the Crystal Vision Award, which is given to a non-member of NAWIC, and Renee Conner, CIT, is the recipient of the Crystal Achievement Award, which is presented to a member. - May 12, 2011 - National Association of Women in Construction
Headspace Hits the USA! Learn How to Meditate. Get Some Headspace.
Headspace is meditation, but not as you know it. For a start, there’s no chanting, no sitting cross-legged, no incense and definitely no gurus - just simple, practical tools to help you find a bit more calm and clarity in your everyday life. It’s a practical, accessible approach to meditation, designed especially for modern day living which is why you’ll find all our bespoke tools and support available online - and even on your mobile. - May 11, 2011 - Headspace
Battalion Buddies: Supporting the Children of Deploying Troops
Military support charity Operation Gratitude will begin providing special stuffed toys – known as Battalion Buddies – to the sons and daughters of U.S. military personnel as their units prepare to deploy. - May 11, 2011 - Operation Gratitude
Cognitive Radio Inventor Dr. Joseph Mitola of Stevens Received IEEE Award
Dr. Joseph Mitola, founder of cognitive radio and VP of Research at Stevens Institute of Technology, received the IEEE TCCN Recognition Award at IEEE DySPAN in Aachen. - May 11, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Church of Scientology Nashville Celebrates Second Year Anniversary in the Historic Fall School Building
The Nashville Church of Scientology & Celebrity Centre celebrates its anniversary in the historic Fall School Building. - May 11, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces May 2011 Meeting with Apartment Expert Dave Lindahl
On May 23 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with Dave Lindahl. Attendees will learn the advantages of apartment property investing. - May 11, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
$100 for 1000 Trees Helps Defend Remaining 7 Percent of Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest
Planeterra hopes to help stabilize the remaining 7% of rainforests, which just a few hundred years ago spanned hundreds of miles north-to-south along Brazil’s Atlantic shore, reaching west to the Amazon jungle. - May 10, 2011 - Planeterra Foundation
Entrepreneurial Stevens Students Design Bicycle Sharing System
Smart Pedals, a bicycle sharing Senior Design project, has spawned into a business for three Mechanical Engineering students at Stevens Institute of Technology. - May 09, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Black and Missing Foundation Names National TV and Radio Journalist Jacque Reid as Spokesperson
Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAM FI) announced today that Jacque Reid will be its spokesperson. As spokesperson, Reid will assist the organization in bringing awareness to missing persons of color – adults and children – on a national level. "We are delighted and honored... - May 09, 2011 - Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.
International Voluntourism Guidelines Research Launched
Planeterra and The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) Bring Industry Leaders Together to Collaborate on Global Voluntourism Initiative to Transform Good Intentions Into Best Practice. The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) and Planeterra, a leading non-profit foundation dedicated to... - May 09, 2011 - Planeterra Foundation
HSBCAMPS & Basketball Pros Return to San Diego August 2011
Youth Basketball Clinic Kicks Off Weekend Fundraising Events for Local Non-Profits - May 09, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
GWBC and Newell Rubbermaid Team Up with United Way for 2011 Shoebox Project
Women Business Enterprises joined forces with United Way at the Greater Women’s Business Council Tables of 8-Greater Giving held at Newell Rubbermaid’s global headquarters on April 27. The networking event allowed WBEs to share experiences, best practices and business skills to help... - May 08, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
New Christian E-Book Released - From Holidays to Holy Days: God’s Plan for You
The Church of God, a Worldwide Association, has made its second e-book available free on its website. - May 08, 2011 - Church of God, a Worldwide Association
American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Announces Partnership with Medical Media Solutions, Inc. for Patient Waiting Area Digital Content
The AAUCM has partnered with Medical Media Solutions to bring digital education content to patients. - May 08, 2011 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Palm Beach County Sees the Return of Investors to the Local Market
Palm Beach County sees the return of investors to the local market. According to industry experts and raw data, investors are returning to the Palm Beach Real Estate Market. While many potential home owners are acting in an emotional state, investors realize this is one of the very best times to... - May 08, 2011 - Palm Beach Real Estate Investors Association
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Announces Special Outreach in Tornado Ravaged Alabama
All efforts for the immediate future are being focused on helping the Alabama and surrounding area food pantries meet expected increase in need for food. - May 07, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
Julian Lennon Leads World Lupus Day Observance on May 10
Musician and philanthropist Julian Lennon, newly appointed Global Ambassador for the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), is encouraging people around the world to join with him to observe World Lupus Day on May 10. Julian is asking the public take a pledge to increase awareness of lupus, a devastating and life-altering autoimmune disease that affects at least five million people worldwide. Supporters can make their pledge and find resources to raise understanding of lupus at worldlupusday.org. - May 07, 2011 - Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.