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"Energy Drinks" May Pose Health Risks: Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Caution
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American of Pediatrics (WIAAP), in response to the results of a recent study, expresses its concern over increasing consumption of so-called "energy drinks" by adolescents. Lack of evidence that these products offer any health benefits and in fact may pose serious risks to children with pre-existing conditions illustrates the need for parents and caregivers to monitor their use. - March 08, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Early Voting for Morton Grove Municipal Election Starts on March 14
The Morton Grove Action Party issues a friendly reminder to all Morton Grove residents that “Early Voting” for the upcoming Municipal Election will begin on Monday, March 14, 2011. Early voting will run through March 31. Residents may vote early at Village Hall, 6101 Capulina Avenue,... - March 08, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Physicians can Capture Growing Botox Market with IAPAM's Hands-On Botox Training
A new report shows that the market for botox, dermal fillers and other minimally-invasive procedures is growing at a rate of 9% annually. To capture this market "will require hands-on, physician-lead botox training like that offered by the IAPAM at its Aesthetic Medicine Symposium," recommends Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the IAPAM. - March 07, 2011 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Nashville Church of Scientology Celebrates Founder L. Ron Hubbard’s 100th Birthday
Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard’s 100th birthday to be celebrated in Nashville by Tennessee area Scientologists on March 19, 2011. - March 07, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Morton Grove Action Party Hosts Mardi Gras “Meet the Candidates” Event
Due to the overwhelming response of a “Meet the Candidates” event sponsored by the Morton Grove Action Party that took place on January 30, a second evening has been set aside for residents to have some fun, meet the candidates, and talk about the future of Morton Grove. Many attendees... - March 06, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Joseph A. Wortman of Detroit Radiant Products Co. Joins Vistage Michigan
As a member of Vistage Michigan, Wortman will enjoy an advisory board of CEO peers who meet in small groups, nine times a year, to help one another make better business decisions and achieve better results. - March 05, 2011 - Vistage Michigan
Dr. Teresa Erb Joins Reproductive Health Specialists: Dr. Erb and New Penn Hills Facility Offer More Resources for Personalized Fertility Treatment
Reproductive Health Specialists (RHS), the region’s only independent, women-owned and operated reproductive endocrinology and fertility center located in Western Pennsylvania, announced expansion of its staff by welcoming Teresa M. Erb, M.D. as its third board certified physician, joining RHS... - March 04, 2011 - Reproductive Health Specialists
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Announces Partnership with the National Council of Churches
AmpleHarvest.org and the faith community work to help food pantries get fresh produce. - March 04, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
Stevens Alum Mark Biamonte Named Chief Systems Engineer at Hamilton Sundstrand
Stevens Institute of Technology Alum Mark Biamonte '01 has been named Chief of Systems Engineering for the Space Systems engineering division of Hamilton Sundstrand, part of United Technologies Corporation. In his new role, Biamonte will provide functional leadership to the systems engineering... - March 04, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
New Book "Ways Women Orgasm" by Jane Thomas Now Available
Jane Thomas Announces the publication of her book "Ways Women Orgasm" Based on the Content of the Female Sexuality Forum www.WaysWomenOrgasm.org - March 04, 2011 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
The Magic Bullet Fund Helps Another Dog Fight Cancer
The Magic Bullet Fund has assisted more than 100 dogs through cancer treatment. Most people are uninformed about canine cancer, treatment options and the availability of financial assistance through the Magic Bullet Fund. - March 04, 2011 - Magic Bullet Fund
Stevens Dr. A. K. Ganguly Receives Topliss Award Lecture from University of Michigan
Dr. A. K. Ganguly, Distinguished Research Professor of Chemistry at Stevens Institute of Technology, recently gave the Topliss Award Lecture at the University of Michigan. Named in honor of pioneer pharmaceutical researcher Dr. John G. Topliss, the lectures were established to recognize outstanding... - March 04, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Fairfax Students Get Focused
This year the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), Fairfax Education Association (FEA) and the Fairfax Host Lions joined forces to Get Focused on Reading, a campaign designed for students to help promote literacy throughout the world. - March 04, 2011 - Lions Clubs District 24-A
Indoor Cycling Fundraiser Helps Raise Money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Tri-State residents teaming up to "go nowhere fast" for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in this unique fundraiser. - March 04, 2011 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Tri-State Chapter
Free Closing Cost Grants for Military Home Buyers as Military Housing Assistance Fund and Military Connection Team to Help Military Families Become Homeowners
Free Gift Funds Available for All Veterans to Defray Closing Costs or Moving Expenses - March 04, 2011 - Military Housing Assistance Fund
The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Searching for Sarasota’s Social Butterflies
15 Women to be Chosen for Sunrise Chapter's 17th Annual Runway Party Event - March 04, 2011 - American Business Women’s Association
The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) is Looking for Local Artists in the Sarasota, Florida Area
Artists Will Have the Opportunity to Showcase Their Talents and Gain Exposure - March 04, 2011 - American Business Women’s Association
IEEE WCNC 2011 to Explore Latest Advancements in Wireless Communications & Networking
Hundreds of Researchers, Government Officials and Academia to Convene in Cancun, Mexico from March 28 – 31 to Discuss Economic Implications & Societal Benefits of Next Stage Wireless Technologies. - March 03, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA) Hails Media for Shedding Light on LDA Profession
Angie Walters, Public Relations Chair for the California Association of Legal Document Assistants (CALDA) was recently featured in the Sacramento Bee last Sunday, February 27, 2011, discussing the LDA profession and how it benefits consumers seeking low cost alternatives to attorneys. "Lower Cost Legal Help is Available" by Personal Finance Columnist, Claudia Buck is considered a “major breakthrough” for raising awareness of LDAs as “a little-known slice of the legal world." - March 03, 2011 - California Association of Legal Document Assistants
Lions Convention Focuses on Being United in the Mission 'We Serve'
This Conference enabled Lion leaders and general members to meet other with cohorts from around our District and discuss new ideas that will help all the Lions Clubs of this area - March 03, 2011 - Lions Clubs District 24-A
MACs Women’s Group Announces Inaugural Women’s Summit
Women entrepreneurs from across the metropolitan area will gather to exchange ideas, meet like-minded women, listen to inspiring presentations and mingle with corporate sponsors on Saturday, March 26th at The Lake Isle County Club in Eastchester, New York. - March 03, 2011 - MACs Women's Group
Carbonfund.org Launches Green Twist to Internet Searching
Envirosearch.org Uses Bing Search, Ad Revenue Supports Environmental Projects - March 03, 2011 - Carbonfund.org
Up to $25,000 Offered to Winners in Utah Start-Up Competition
Idea Partnership of Utah is Seeking Tech Savvy Entrepreneurs to Participate in their Local Business Plan Competition. - March 03, 2011 - Idea Partnership of Utah
BNI Helps Businesses Increase Referrals and Build ROI
During the current economic recession, businesses are opting to use word of mouth advertising. Why? - March 03, 2011 - Business Network International
Dr. Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams Joins Family Service’s Board of Trustees
Family Service is proud to announce Dr. Jocelyn Mitchell-Williams as the newest member of their Board of Trustees. With her recent appointment as Associate Dean for Multicultural and Community Affairs of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, and her impressive background in the medical field,... - March 03, 2011 - Family Service
Compass Partners Launches Annual National Summit
On April 1 over 300 innovators from around the world will gather in Washington, DC for Shift Series, a two-day summit focused on creating solutions to some of the world’s greatest problems. This conference, hosted by Compass Partners (www.compasspartners.org), will explore the ways that we can more effectively make a difference as individuals, institutions and society as a whole. Registration is now officially open at www.shiftseries.com. - March 03, 2011 - Compass Partners
Triangle Technology Executives Council Offers Innovation Scholarship
Nonprofit Organization to Reward Two Students for Innovative Solutions in Software and Information Technology Fields - March 03, 2011 - Triangle Technology Executives Council
Coconut Creek, FL Earns Sustainable Community Certification
The City of Coconut Creek in Florida has earned the Audubon Sustainable Community Certification from Audubon International, a non-profit environmental organization. Members of Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program are eligible for the designation, which recognizes dedication... - March 03, 2011 - Audubon International
Regional Conference Brings PR Heavyweights to Las Vegas
Public Relations Society of America Hosts Western District Conference in Las Vegas April 27-29 - March 03, 2011 - Public Relations Society of America-Las Vegas Valley chapter
Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce's Transatlantic Collaboration
Dundee & Angus Chamber join forces with Dundee's sister city of Alexandria in the USA to host a networking event across the Atlantic. - March 02, 2011 - Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce
PANDORA, a NeuroEndocrineImmune Disorders Organization, Will Organize a May 12 Awareness and Lobby Day
PANDORA hires Michelle Lonchar to organize May 12 ME/CFS & FM Awareness and Lobby Day activities. - March 02, 2011 - PANDORA Org
HeartShare Announces Its Spring Gala Honorees
Spring is coming and so is HeartShare’s Annual Spring Gala and Auction. Being held on Thursday, March 24 at 5:30 pm, this year’s Gala will be a night to remember. As HeartShare’s premiere fundraising event, the proceeds will benefit more than 25,000 at-risk children and adults in... - March 02, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
CEIL’s GOVgreen Announces Call for Presentations
Conference Programming Underway for 2011 GOVgreen Conference and Exposition. - March 02, 2011 - Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL)
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Spring 2011 Real Estate Investment Coaching Program
On March 9, 2011 CT REIA will begin its Spring 2011 session of the real estate investment coaching program. This program is for anyone interested in buying and managing apartment buildings, multi-family homes, and other types of investment property. - March 02, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Painting Enhances Recovery for Local Artist
The Winter 2011 Brushes with Life exhibit, the volunteer-driven creative arts program at the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health, will be on display until late spring. - March 02, 2011 - Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health
James Weeks of Fenton Named as Vistage Michigan Group Chair
Weeks will act as the advisor, mentor, and business coach to his group - March 02, 2011 - Vistage Michigan
California STEM Learning Network Appoints Christopher Roe as New CEO
Roe will lead effort to increase California's capacity to provide high-quality learning opportunities for all students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. - March 01, 2011 - California STEM Learning Network
Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island Elects New President
The Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island announced that Diane J. Bartscherer, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, has been elected president. Dr. Bartscherer has nearly 30 years of experience as a healthcare provider. - March 01, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Beyond Bullies Launches Web Site to Connect Bullied Teens with Online Peer Mentors to Meet Digital Needs of Targets of Bullying and Cyber Bullying
Beyond Bullies has launched www.beyondbullies.org in an effort to help bullied teens, who are the targets of bullying and cyber bullying, with real time online peer mentors. Peer mentors offer teens support via instant messaging (IM), discussion boards and email. - February 28, 2011 - Beyond Bullies
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces Real Estate Rehabbing Seminar With Robyn Thompson
On March 5, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting a real estate rehabbing seminar with Robyn Thompson. Robyn is an experienced Connecticut investor who knows how to be successful in today's foreclosure market. - February 28, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Finding More Balance & Ease with Dementia Caregiving
Holly Eburne's husband was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia 4 years ago at age 57. Holly will share tips on how she worked through the lowest point in her life to find a more peaceful and balanced life than before her husband's illness. - February 28, 2011 - Dementia Hope
2011 Virtual Assistant Survey Helps New and Established Virtual Assistants Discover Important Industry Trends and Improve Their Businesses
Over 10,000 Virtual Assistants from around the globe invited to participate in the sixth annual survey conducted by the Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce - February 28, 2011 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Crowds, Competition, and Your New Crystal Ball Presented by TAG E 2.0
Every day you're under intense pressure to make fast and accurate business decisions. Make the wrong choice – especially about your product and service releases – and your competitors will leave you in the dust. Fortunately, there's help available that can enable you make exactly the... - February 27, 2011 - TAG think
The NC Center for Women in Public Service Hosts Roundtable to Encourage Women to Serve the Public
March 5 Roundtable in Rocky Mount to Explore Status of Women in Public Office - February 27, 2011 - NCCWPS
Los Angeles Post Production Group to Feature GenArts and Job Searching in Hollywood
A product demonstration showcasing the latest version of Sapphire plus a presentation on how to find work in Hollywood will be featured at March’s Los Angeles Post Production Group. - February 26, 2011 - Los Angeles Post Production Group
CSIA Announces 8 More “Celebrities”
Now more than 60 Executive “Celebrities” are participating in the 5th annual CSIA C-Level @ A Mile High on March 10, 2011 at Invesco Field. - February 26, 2011 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
Eden Announces Winning Artists of Naples Invitational Art Fest 2011
Eden Autism Services announces the winners of the 14th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest presented by Eden Autism Services, a juried art show, held Jan. 29 and 30, in Naples. - February 26, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
6-Figure Breakthrough Summit, February 28 – March 4, 2011
Trailblazing Entrepreneurs Who Have Created 6 and 7 Figure Businesses Gather for 5 Days to Teach and Train Other Women Methods and Strategies That Increase Income and Improve Quality of Life. - February 26, 2011 - Revenue Breakthrough
Domestic Violence Survivor Takes Awareness to Global Level, Reaches to Stars
With 22 years of control, beatings and isolation finally behind her, survivor now mentors the abused and leads by example. Suzanne Perry summons the world through events, promoting peace through music and raising awareness for domestic violence. Live global performance of "Imagine" during EXPOSURE Concert, Perry reaches to stars for blessings. - February 25, 2011 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
How to Win an Oscar: be a Child Actor BizParentz Announces the A+ List of Former Child Actors
With a constant stream of child actors-gone-bad in the news, one organization wants the world to know that most former child actors are doing just fine. BizParentz Foundation releases the "A+ List" of former child actors, several of whom are nominated for Oscars this Sunday. - February 25, 2011 - BizParentz Foundation