Recent Headlines
Within Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, & Similar Organizations
IAPAM Reports on Best Practices for the Use of hCG in Weight Loss
The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for medical weight loss management. In support of this commitment, the IAPAM has completed a survey of experts in the use of hCG in a medically supervised weight loss program. These experts agree on 3 keys to successfully incorporating hCG into a physician-managed weight loss protocol: strict adherence to the protocol and physician supervision, properly sourced hCG, and comprehensive hCG protocol understanding. - March 03, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Surfrider Foundation Announces Premier of Revolutionary Film to Improve Water Management System
On World Water Day, Monday March 22, 2010, the San Diego Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will premier The Cycle of Insanity: The Real Story of Water at The Loft on the campus of UC San Diego. This new short film, narrated by actress Zuleikha Robinson from the television series Lost, dives into... - March 03, 2010 - Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter
Journal of Privacy and Confidentiality Publishes Papers Presented at NISS Workshop: Data Confidentiality: The Next Five Years
The electronic Journal of Privacy and Confidentiality (JPC) has just released its second issue. This issue was assembled by three guest editors: Satkartar K. Kinney, Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS), Joe Fred Gonzalez, Jr., mathematical statistician at... - March 03, 2010 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Incentive Offered by Audubon Lifestyles to Encourage Membership in Sustainability Program for Golf Courses
Audubon Lifestyles will waive the $500 registration fee required to join the program to the first golf facility in each of the fifty states within the United States, each Province in Canada, and each Country in the rest of the world. - March 03, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
IABC/Columbus Seeks Nominations for 2010 Distinguished Communicator
The Columbus Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is accepting nominations for the 2010 Distinguished Communicator Award. - March 03, 2010 - IABC Columbus
Economist Says Iowa Biodiesel Mandate Wrong Approach
Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice (ICFC) today released an economic study analyzing the impact of a statewide biodiesel mandate, as proposed in Senate File 464 and currently being considered by the Iowa State Legislature. Economist Wayne Newkirk, Ph.D., a longtime Drake University professor and president of Economic and Financial Consulting, reviewed and addressed the effects of a state mandate on demand, prices, employment and tax receipts, as well as the impact to fuel marketers and retailers. - March 02, 2010 - Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
Backed by Congressional legislation, the Endometriosis Research Center is again celebrating March as “Endometriosis Awareness Month” in honor of all those affected by the disease. Endometriosis is a painful reproductive and immunological disease in which tissue similar to the uterine... - March 02, 2010 - Endometriosis Research Center
Councilman Steven Fulop Announces Jersey City as Competitor for Google's Ultra High-Speed Network
Largest and most diverse municipality in New Jersey wants to bring ultra high-speed internet test network to residents. City feels economic and demographic mix warrants the test. - March 02, 2010 - Councilman Steven Fulop
Stevens Institute of Technology Students are Finalists in CIMIT Competition
A multi-disciplinary team of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering seniors at Stevens Institute of Technology are finalists in the 2010 CIMIT Prize for Primary Healthcare Competition. Pete Backeris, dual major and team member, coordinated the BME and ECE teams to submit a proposal for the Digital Triage Assistant (DTA) project to the Center for Integration of Medicine & Innovative Technology (CIMIT) prize competition. - March 01, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Jyotsna Colony Association: Republic Day Celebrations Held
Republic Day Celebrations were held at Jyotsna Colony on Tuesday, 26th January 2010, to celebrate the 61st Republic Day of the country. - March 01, 2010 - Jyotsna Colony Association
Jyotsna Colony Association: Police-Residents Meet Held
A Police-Residents Meet was held at Jyotsna Colony on Sunday, 24th January 2010, to educate the residents about the precautions they could take to prevent crime in their locality. - March 01, 2010 - Jyotsna Colony Association
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management Announces Opening of Greater Houston Church Safety Roundtable
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management (ICSARM) has announced the establishment of the Greater Houston Church Safety Roundtable based out of the greater Houston, Texas area. ICSARM continues to grow nationally and is excited to announce their newest addition to their Church Safety Roundtable program. - March 01, 2010 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management
Earth Hour India 2010
Earth Hour, a WWF initiative will send across an inspiring message of hope and action for Climate Change. At 8.30pm on 27th March 2010, cities, towns and municipalities across the world will turn off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour. - March 01, 2010 - Earth Hour
IMCClubs.org - Five Hundred Members Strong and Growing
IMCClubs.org is celebrating a new milestone marking its ongoing success by passing the 500 member mark. In less than half a year since the opening of the organization nationwide the IMCclubs.org admitted more than five hundred members to date and is welcoming their sixteenth chapter to its... - March 01, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
New Veterans Homeless Shelter to Open in Inverness Florida
A new 17 bed homeless Veterans Shelter will open in Inverness Florida on March 1st 2010. The Nation's Veterans deserve the best care and help available. Citrus County is located centrally , and will serve the five County area. - February 28, 2010 - Mission in Citrus Inc
Walk for Food Allergy to Kickoff Fundraising with the Lakewood BlueClaws
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) and the Allergy and Asthma Support Group of Central NJ (AASG-CNJ) will host a fundraising event at the Lakewood BlueClaws’ Game, 1:05 p.m., Sunday, June 6, 2010 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. In an effort to help protect allergic fans and in honor of all individuals with food allergies, the BlueClaws will have ingredients list available for every food item sold. That day, all items sold at the concession stands will be peanut- and tree nut-free. - February 28, 2010 - FAAN Walk for Food Allergy - Long Branch, NJ
Winnie Mandela to Have a "Conversation" with the Public at the Word Dome on March 8th
On, Monday, March 8th, from 5:00-6:30pm, Winnie Mandela, former wife of South Africa’s first black President Nelson Mandela and herself, the former President of the African National Congress Women’s League, will conduct a town hall meeting at Faith Chapel Christian Center’s Word Dome. - February 28, 2010 - Faith Chapel Christian Center
Christian Conference with Dr. William D. Hinn in Chicago
A 3-day conference will be held by River of Life Worship International, Chicago, IL with guest speaker, Dr. William D. Hinn. The conference entitled, "Heaven On Earth" is a free public event. - February 28, 2010 - River of Life Worship International
Facebook and Twitter Broaden Enable America's Outreach
At Enable America's 2010 Disability Employment Forum, keynote speaker Kathy Martinez of the U.S. Department of Labor said the nation needs to do more to improve employment among people with disabilities. Those who could not attend the event were able to access it through Enable America's social media outreach effort. - February 28, 2010 - Enable America
Leadership Triangle Hosts College Connection Class
Leadership Triangle College Edition presented by AT&T has organized (www.leadershiptriangle.com) has organized a Government Connection Class on Friday, Feb. 26 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in order to further its initiative of promoting regionalism across the Triangle. Students attending the... - February 28, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
NoStress Project. Stress Prevention Methodologies and Risk Assessment and Prevention of Work-Related Stress and Training Related Contents.
NoStress is an European Project is coordinated by AITEX and co-funded by Leonardo Agency. In this project, two more european technological institutes and three european companies are involved in this project. - February 27, 2010 - AITEX - Asociacion de Investigacion de la Industria Textil
Rio School District Cuts Ribbon on Long-Awaited New Science Labs
The Rio School District celebrated the renovation of Rio del Valle Middle School’s locker rooms into state-of-the-art science laboratories Feb. 18 with a grand opening event that included numerous science activities, an open house and a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Oxnard Chamber of... - February 27, 2010 - Rio School District
Community College Baccalaureate Association Announces 2010 CCBA Student Essay Contest Winner
The CCBA offers congratulations and $1,000 to Matthew Keeslar, winner of the 2010 Student Essay Contest. - February 27, 2010 - Community College Baccalaureate Association
Korea’s Minister of Health to Present at 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Korea Congress
The Medical Tourism Association along with KHIDI announces Ms. Jaehee Jeon, Minister of Health as a speaker for the upcoming regional conference, the Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea which will take place in Seoul Korea on April 13-15th 2010. - February 27, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Village of Blume Designated as an ISC Chartered Member
The International Sustainability Council (ISC) announced today that the Village of Blume, a newly planned neighborhood located in Harrisburg, North Carolina has been designated as an ISC Chartered Member. The ISC is a not-for-profit coalition of leaders, dedicated to advancing the understanding... - February 27, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
ACCA Produces New Guides to Help Business Get to Grips with Climate Change
The ‘Carbon Jigsaw’ report looks at several aspects of climate change’s effect on business - February 27, 2010 - ACCA
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management Announces Piedmont Area Church Safety Roundtable
ICSARM continues to grow nationally and is excited to announce their newest addition to their Church Safety Roundtable program operating out of North Carolina. - February 27, 2010 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management
NAWBO San Diego's March Meeting Focuses on Building Winning Teams
Jo Dee Jacob, CEO of Girl Scouts, San Diego-Imperial Council, will speak on building and nurturing winning teams at the March 17 NAWBO San Diego lunch meeting. To learn more and register, visit www.nawbo-sd.org. - February 26, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
DCR Litigation Services Supports NAMWOLF’s 2010 Business Meeting as Platinum Sponsor
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms Announced DCR Litigation Services as a Platinum Level Sponsor - February 26, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NPSA Announces Portable Storage Seminar in Virginia Beach
The National Portable Storage Association just announced its 2010 Spring Portable Storage Seminar in Virginia Beach, Va. on April 26-27. - February 26, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Former Senior Executive of the Liberty Mutual Group Joins IMC Clubs Board of Directors
To accommodate rapid growth and the need for a more structured marketing approach on Monday February 22nd, 2010 the IMC Clubs appointed Steve Sullivan, former Liberty Mutual senior executive, to its Board of Directors. As a highly qualified volunteer Mr. Sullivan was chosen to lead the marketing... - February 26, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
New Website Launches Today for the HSI Family of Brands – HSI.com
The new HSI.com brings together ASHI, MEDIC First Aid, 24-7 EMS, and 24-7 Fire into one website and provides a centralized resource for the HSI family of brands. - February 26, 2010 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Dr. Yingying Chen Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award
Dr. Yingying Chen of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology was recently given The National Science Foundation’s highly competitive peer accolade, the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for her research, “Enhancing the Security of Pervasive Wireless Networks by Exploiting Location.” This funding is part of a continuing grant which goes into effect on March 1st, 2010. - February 26, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The Dallas Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Announces the 2010 EO Texas Round Up
Founder of the George W. Bush Foundation and 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush will give keynote address about leadership - February 25, 2010 - Entrepreneurs Organization
NAMWOLF Lauds Governor Paterson and Executive Director Paul Williams for Increasing Opportunities for Minority and Women Owned Businesses
The National Association of Minority and Women-Owned law firms (NAMWOLF) applauds Governor David Patterson and his administration’s plan to increase opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses. - February 25, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Wellness Community to Celebrate 19 Years of Fighting Cancer at Anniversary Gala
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will celebrate 19 years of providing support, education and hope to people fighting cancer at their Anniversary Gala fundraiser at the Four Seasons Hotel, Westlake Village on Friday, May 7 from 6:00 p.m. until midnight. One of the biggest fundraisers of the... - February 25, 2010 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Rob Weiss to Lead Presentation on What Therapists Need to Know About Sexual Addiction
Rob Weiss will be speaking at the CAMFT networking event in Beverly Hills on cybersex, relationship betrayal and addiction. - February 25, 2010 - Sexual Recovery Institute
ACCA Exam Figures Show Record Results and Improved Figures
Record numbers of students entered ACCA's (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) latest examinations, with those taking the professional level papers achieving a pleasing set of results. - February 25, 2010 - ACCA
ACCA to Host Sustainability Reporting Awards on 25th February
ACCA will reward transparency and accountability in Sri Lankan sustainability reporting - February 25, 2010 - ACCA
Downtown Street Jam Returns with Irish Bands and Rock 'n Roll Recording Artist - "Smile Empty Soul"
Downtown Street Jam is a free outdoor community event that has become a signature concert series in downtown Riverside. - February 25, 2010 - Riverside Downtown Partnership
Dubai Health Authority to Present at Asia Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Conference
The Medical Tourism Association along with KHIDI announces Laila Al Jassmi of Dubai Health Authority as a speaker for the upcoming regional conference, the Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea which will take place in Seoul Korea on April 13-15th 2010. - February 24, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
HSBCARES Launches Into First Year of Fundraising to Benefit Youth
Call for Sponsors to Support Youth and Programming, and Provide Vital Basketball Supplies to Non-Profits - February 24, 2010 - HSBCAMPS
Tampa Bay PDMA Chapter Announces Speaker & Meeting Location for March 23rd Meeting
The Tampa Bay chapter of the Product Development & Management Association (PDMA) is pleased to welcome Ginger Reichl to its March 23rd meeting, at 6:30pm, at The Quorum (700 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609). Ginger will be speaking on the topic of Online Reputation Management: Leveraging... - February 24, 2010 - PDMA Tampa Bay Chapter
Gerdau Ameristeel and Enable America to Mentor Disabled Veterans in Charlotte
Disabled U.S. service veterans will get a helping hand in finding employment from Enable America and Gerdau Ameristeel, through on-the-job mentoring to be held at Gerdau's Charlotte steel mill on March 5. - February 24, 2010 - Enable America
Clay County Chamber Foundation to Raffle Off Trip to the Masters as a Fundraising Initiative
The grand prize includes 3 days and 2 nights in an upscale home in Augusta, Georgia for four people, personal chef to prepare meals, complimentary fine wine and cordials, access to hospitality lodge which prepares breakfast, lunch and heavy hors d’oeuvres throughout the day. - February 24, 2010 - Clay County Chamber of Commerce
NACUE National Varsity Pitch Competition
The premier national pitching competition for students. The NACUE National Varsity Pitch Competition is the UK’s premier start-up competition for student entrepreneurs, showcasing the brightest young minds and the exceptional start-ups coming out of universities today. The deadline for applications is 1st March 2010, and the finalists will be announced 1st April 2010. - February 24, 2010 - NACUE
CDC Becomes ACCA Approved Employer
ACCA forms strategic partnership with the only depository company in Pakistan - February 24, 2010 - ACCA
SAFE Forms Flight Training Safety Committee
The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE) recently announced the formation of its Flight Training Safety (FTS) Committee. Responding to a number of recent, high profile events, the new committee has been charged with advancing general aviation safety through research into, and application... - February 23, 2010 - Society of Aviation and Flight Educators
California Ballot Initiative Strengthens Human Trafficking Laws
The initiative receives endorsements from key human trafficking organizations - February 22, 2010 - California Against Slavery
Effective Internal Controls Are Essential for Every Commercial Business, Regardless of Their Size, Say ACCA and EFAA
Exempting micro-entities from accounting requirements: Yes to better regulation but no to lack of transparency. - February 21, 2010 - ACCA