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IRN Payment Systems Announces Discover® Partnership in The Hope Process
IRN Payment Systems, a leader in the credit card processing industry, today announced a partnership with Discover Financial Services to benefit charitable organizations. The Hope Process, a charitable program created by Dino Sgueglia, President and Founder of IRN Payment Systems, was originally... - December 12, 2009 - The Hope Process
University of California, San Francisco, Researcher Receives ASBMB-Merck Award
James A. Wells, professor and chairman of the department pharmaceutical chemistry at the University of California, San Francisco, and director of UCSF's small molecule discovery center, has been named the winner of the 2010 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-Merck Award for his... - December 12, 2009 - American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Family Service Kicks Off Annual Holiday Giving Drive
Family Service’s Holiday Giving Drive is officially underway and will run until December 18. The organization is collecting new, unwrapped holiday gifts for children, teens and adults in desperate need of support in over 60 Family Service programs. - December 12, 2009 - Family Service
New Lead-Based Paint Regulations Require Special Certification by April 2010, Thirteen Remodeling Contractors Will be Certified to Work on Pre-1978 Renovations
13 Raleigh-area contractors passed the limited lead-based paint renovation class to renovate homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978. These 13 soon to be certified lead renovators will meet the new lead paint regulations required for contractors by April 2010. - December 12, 2009 - Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co.
Hamner Institutes - NC State Receive Challenge Grant to Study Drug-induced Liver Injury
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced that Paul Watkins, M.D., founding director of The Hamner-UNC Institute for Drug Safety Sciences, and David W. Threadgill, Ph.D., Professor and Head of the Department of Genetics at North Carolina State University, have received a $1 million... - December 12, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
On the Baseline Tennis News Announces the 3rd Annual Baseline Awards Presented by Rebounces, Tennis Fans Worldwide Can Vote for Their Favorite Stars December 1-28, 2009
On the Baseline Tennis News announced the nominees for the third annual Baseline Tennis Awards presented by Rebounces. Led by Sony Ericsson WTA Tour world number one Serena Williams, the list of nominations includes the best tennis players, memorable moments during the 2009 tennis season and tennis media personalities. Fans can also enter the contest to win free, repressurized tennis balls provided by Rebounces. - December 11, 2009 - Rebounces.com
A Toast to the Achievements of Business Networking Group
Business on Toast celebrated a milestone in its development last Wednesday as its University of Derby mentoring scheme was publicly launched. The group welcomed the Mayor along with dignitaries from the University to celebrate the group’s achievements and its provision of 50 experienced... - December 11, 2009 - Business on Toast
The Unsilent Night Comes to Dallas
For the first time in its seventeen years of existence, Phil Kline’s “Unsilent Night” will take place on Tuesday, December 22 at both 7 PM and 8:30 PM in front of the Backbeat Café & Listening Room in downtown Dallas. Event details and extensive information can be found... - December 11, 2009 - Unsilent Night Dallas
Journalism Internship Opportunities in Washington, D.C. on the Rise
Industry Woes Benefit College Journalism Students Looking for summer Internships in Nation’s Capital - December 11, 2009 - The Fund for American Studies
IAPAM's Botox Training Includes a Discussion of DIY Botox and Illegally Imported Botox
As a part of this commitment to enduring physician education, the IAPAM recently surveyed several doctors with preeminent expertise in the administration of botox. These experts offer their peers these tips when considering adding cosmetic injectables to a practice. - December 11, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Home-Tech Donates Air Conditioning, Appliance Service to Eden Autism Services Florida
Home-Tech, Southwest Florida’s leader in air conditioning service and installation, major appliance sales and service, and home-service agreements, is now supporting local charity Eden Autism Services Florida in a new way – by providing air conditioning and appliance maintenance and... - December 11, 2009 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Home Care Alliance to Lead State in National Quality Campaign
Organization Will Head Local Efforts for National Home Health Quality Improvement. - December 10, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
TakingITGlobal Showcases Tread Lightly at UN Climate Conference
Exhibit to showcase climate change education and engagement program - December 10, 2009 - TakingITGlobal
Nationally Renowned Leaders Speak at 2nd Annual Leadership in Capital Projects (LinCP) Forum
Leadership in Capital Projects (LinCP) Forum announces nationally renowned keynote speakers Barbara White Bryson and Jack Lowe Jr for the February 2010 event. - December 10, 2009 - LinCP Forum/Synergy Builders
WCED Podcast Explains How the Triangle is Supporting Electric Powered Vehicles
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced the release of a new audio podcast featuring commentary from Adrienne Cole, Raleigh Economic Development executive director. In the podcast, Cole discusses the development of PHEVs, or electric powered vehicles, and how... - December 10, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
President of CoachingSupport.com to Address Career Transformations
Career Transformations has announced that Martin Brossman, president of CoachingSupport.com, will be the speaker at the group’s next meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 7506 Falls of Neuse Road. - December 10, 2009 - Career Transformations
CED Offers New Program Components for Biotech 2010 Conference
CED, formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that it will offer new programming for CED’s Biotech 2010 conference. CED will present its... - December 10, 2009 - CED
Local Musician, Comedian Team Up in Concert to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
Two local acts will be acting up to raise money for programs and services benefiting the children and adults of Eden Autism Services Florida on Mon., Dec. 14. For one night only, the Catman & Jimmy Keys Show takes the stage at Sugden Theatre. Mario “The Catman” Infanti has been a... - December 10, 2009 - Eden Autism Services Florida
NPSA Announces 2010 Chairman of the Board
The National Portable Storage Association has elected a new board of directors for 2010. - December 10, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Is Business "Getting It?," Asks ACCA and GRI
Mixed perspectives from experts on the corporate response to climate change. - December 09, 2009 - ACCA
Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management, LLC Appoints Risk Management Executive Chris Mandel to Advisory Board
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management, LLC (ICSARM) is delighted to announce the appointment of risk management executive Chris Mandel to its Advisory Board effective December 1, 2009. - December 09, 2009 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management
Sustainable Harvest International and Barkwheats Join Forces to Bring First Fair Trade Certified™ Pet Product to Market
Sustainable Harvest International (SHI), a Maine based non-profit that works with farmers in Central America to grow a variety of crops for organic, Fair Trade Markets, and Barkwheats, a Maine based pet treat company that produces organic dog biscuits, have collaborated on what is the first pet... - December 09, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
Founding Member of 9-12 Project Stands for Election to Congress
Inspired by the patriots all over this great nation who came together to protest the federal government’s bailouts, TARP, the stimulus package, cap and trade, and public health care, Dr. Dan Eichenbaum enters Congressional race in NC District 11. - December 09, 2009 - Dr Dan 4 Congress
Livonia Urgent Care Center Cleared by Accrediting Body
The Accredition Committee of the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine has reviewed the case of Livonia Urgent Care and determined that errors in administration of H1N1 nasal spray vaccines were caused by ambiguous instructions provided to the clinic. As a result, the affected center has... - December 09, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
MTA Releases 1st Medical Tourism Documentary
The first documentary on medical tourism, Angels Overseas was premiered to a global audience of well known personalities from the medical tourism sector at the recently concluded 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress in Los Angeles October 26th-28th 2009. - December 09, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
World Vision Continues Around-the-World Tour to Find the "True Spirit of Christmas;" Next Stop: Lusaka, Zambia
Since November 19, World Vision and thousands of people around the world have been traveling the globe in search of the Christmas spirit as part of the Christian humanitarian agency’s "Spirit of Christmas" tour. The month-long tour features interviews and stories with children and... - December 09, 2009 - World Vision US
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Names Hall of Fame Award Recipients
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), announced the recipients of the 2009 Annual Hall of Fame Awards. The honorees this year include Raymond Larcher, Ed Willer, Carter Worthy, Parker Creech and the late Ray Stivers. The awards were... - December 09, 2009 - RRAR
FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization Holds End of Year Event: FEW Jazzy Nights and Twinkling Lights
Date: Thursday December 10, 2009; Time: 7:00pm; Location: Stellato Restaurant Shirokanedai; Price: ¥5000 for members, ¥8000 for guests; It's FEWJapan's end of year celebration. FEW, was founded in 1981 by two foreign female entrepreneurs wishing to create a professional and social network empowering women in Tokyo. FEW has evolved tremendously since then. - December 09, 2009 - FEWJapan
Medical Marijuana Patient Activist Cheryl Shuman Named Executive Director for Beverly Hills NORML
Public acceptance of pot is at an all-time high, and the fact that women have drastically changed their attitudes may be what is most fascinating about the sea change in public opinion -- and policy -- regarding marijuana. In 2005, only 32 percent of polled women told Gallup they approved legalizing pot, but this year 44 percent of them were for it, compared to 45 percent of men. In effect, women have narrowed what had been a 12-point gender gap. - December 09, 2009 - Beverly Hills NORML90210.org
A All Animal Control Announces Its Newest Office
A All Animal Control specializes in resolving wildlife conflicts in residential and commercial structures. Not only are they capable of removing the nuisance wildlife, they can also follow through by de-odorizing, cleaning up waste, repairing damage, and preventing potential future problems. They stand behind their work by offering a warranty on their repairs against animal re-entry. - December 08, 2009 - A All Animal Control
The New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Presents 2009 Partnership Awards
Turner Construction Corporation, Bank of New York Mellon, Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) and The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Win Top Honors - December 07, 2009 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Older Canadian Home Approaches New Standard of Energy Efficiency with Input from Renewables.ca (we C.a.r.e.)
A 25-year-old home near Ottawa will soon surpass the concept of “net-zero” and become a carbon sink through the adoption of numerous energy efficiency and on-site renewable energy techniques. - December 07, 2009 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Shortage of 124,000 Physicians Imminent Without Swift Action
The United States is facing a rapidly escalating physician shortage. By 2025, the country will face a shortage of at least 124,000 physicians, which will be particularly acute in the primary care fields. In response to this shortage, the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) today... - December 06, 2009 - Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine
NEEP Launches Northeast CHPS 2.0: Premier High Performance School Protocol Meets Demand for Greening Existing Buildings
Northeast-CHPS 2.0 is a set of building and design standards for the construction or renovation of energy efficient, environmentally friendly, healthy school facilities from pre-K through community colleges. - December 06, 2009 - Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
AmpleHarvest.org Site Now Helps the Hungry Find United Way 2-1-1 Resources
Connecting the Hungry with Local Food Assistance and Other Resources - December 05, 2009 - AmpleHarvest.org
On December 12th, 2009: National Society of Black Engineers Charlotte Alumni Extension Chapter (NSBE-CAEC) & Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Event
National Society of Black Engineers Charlotte Alumni Extension Chapter (NSBE-CAEC) & Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Event on December 12th, 2009 @ 8am – 4pm. - December 05, 2009 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)
On December 5th, 2009: National Society of Black Engineers Charlotte Alumni Extension Chapter (NSBE-CAEC); Boys & Girls Scouts Engineering is Fun Event
Volunteers will conduct four hands-on sessions around various fields of engineering including mechanical, civil/structural, electrical, & chemical engineering with the boys & girls scout troops (grades 4-7). - December 05, 2009 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)
Enable America Mentoring Program Leads to Employment
While participating in an Enable America mentoring program designed to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, a Navy veteran was hired by a construction firm. Keith Ferguson is now on the job at a Clark/Hunt construction site in San Antonio. - December 05, 2009 - Enable America
Veterinarian Carrie J. Miller Receives NAPHIA Grant
The grant is due in part to honor the late “Heimdall,” a much beloved deaf Great Dane. The grant is provided to support further research of mutating bacterial pneumonia and other respiratory illness in large breed dogs. - December 04, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
The University of Toledo Chooses Agilon's Fundraising and Fund Accounting Solution
The University of Toledo will partner with Agilon to upgrade its alumni, fundraising, and financial information systems to improve information flow and maximize efficiency across multiple business units. - December 04, 2009 - Agilon, LLC.
Association of Computer Repair Business Owners Launches New Website
The Association of Computer Repair Business Owners has launched its new website as of 1 December. Due to the growth of the Association the old site was no longer able to accommodate the members. Founded in 2007, the Association of Computer Repair Business Owners members are committed to the... - December 04, 2009 - Association of Computer Repair Business Owners
Canyonlands Field Institute Announces Rainbow Bridge Trek in Southern Utah for Spring 2010
Hiking Trek through Native American Lands with Packstock Support April 27 - May 2, 2010 with Canyonlands Field Institute. Trek from Navajo Mountain to Rainbow Bridge with experienced Navajo Guides and CFI Naturalists. - December 04, 2009 - Canyonlands Field Institute
Vanguard University’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) to Hold the Global Awareness Fair
Companies involved in ethical business practices will be showcased at the Global Awareness Fair, held by Vanguard University’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team. This project features walk-through exhibitions of various socially responsible companies and will be held at The Camp in Costa Mesa (2937 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA) on December 6, 2009 from 12-3 PM. - December 03, 2009 - Vanguard University SIFE
God’s Green Africa Unites East/West to Build New Africa
God's Green Africa, a division of God's Green America, announced today its alliance with The Rehoboth Foundation to build partnerships in the West expediting economic development in Africa. God's Green Africa President Dr. Cheryl Hill and Rev. Felix Awotula, president of The Rehoboth Foundation,... - December 03, 2009 - God's Green America
Lead Sheet - No Weatherproof Product is as Efficient or Sustainable as Lead Sheet
Builders, architects and craftsmen can now take advantage of the falling cost of raw materials. The price of lead sheet has not been so low for years. This new price level has reinforced the competitiveness of lead sheet in comparison to synthetic alternatives available in the market. Choosing to... - December 03, 2009 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
Lamorinda CERT and DART Announce February 2010 Training
Lamorinda CERT and DART announce the dates for their February Basic CERT Training. Participants will become disaster first responders, ready to assist local emergency responders in case of a disaster. CERT graduation is a requirement for participation in the Lamorinda DART training later this year. - December 03, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
Garden at Eden Family Day This Saturday
Eden Autism Services Florida’s urban-farming project, the “Garden at Eden,” will host an open house and hayride, free and open to the public, on Saturday, Dec. 5. - December 03, 2009 - Eden Autism Services Florida
ACCA Pakistan Hosts Islamic Finance Debate
WebEx seminars consider opportunities provided by economic conditions - December 03, 2009 - ACCA
Dr. William F. Greenlee of the Hamner Institutes Earns Benjamin Rush Award from Dickinson College
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced that Dr. William F. Greenlee, president and CEO, received the Benjamin Rush Award and delivered the 2009-2010 Rush lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa. Each year, Dickinson College bestows the prestigious Rush... - December 03, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
New Study Shows Marriage Vote in Three States Tied to Same Demographics; Ranks States by Likelihood of Passing Marriage Equality
Town-level vote totals in Maine, and county-level results in California and Washington, were merged with 21 demographic variables to assess whether there was a consistent explanation for the results in the three states. The study found, in all three states, higher levels of wealth and education were strong predictors of support for the equality position. - December 03, 2009 - Liberty For Maine