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Family Service Steps Up to Live United
Family Service just kicked off their employee campaign to support the United Way of Burlington County. Family Service set this year’s Live United goal at $49,424.02 – $1.00 more than they raised last year. Why? Because every dollar from every employee who participates really does matter! - October 09, 2009 - Family Service
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago Kicks Off New Calendar Year with Strong Momentum
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago, a community of mobile professionals that promotes the mobile industry and fosters cooperation and networking, today announced the completion of a successful first year thanks to strong leadership, a series of successful events and a rapidly growing membership base. - October 09, 2009 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
Autism Prevalence Now Reported as 1 in 91 Children; More Research Needed
Research published in Monday’s issue of the journal Pediatrics indicates that the prevalence of autism is one in every 91 children. This is more than has been previously reported by the Centers for Disease Control and independent research. “Autism is a dramatically growing problem for our country,” stated Ann Gibbons, executive director of the Autism Speaks chapter. “We need answers. With numbers like these, autism must become everyone’s cause." - October 09, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Certified Hypnotherapist to Explain and Demonstrate Guided Imagery in "Make the Mind-Body Connection"
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura and the Cancer Resource Center at Community Memorial Hospital will host a free presentation for people affected by cancer entitled: Make the Mind-Body Connection with Paula Getty-Shearer, certified hypnotherapist. This free event takes place on Tuesday, October... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Lutheran High School, San Antonio to Benefit from Thrivent Financial 13th Annual Texas Treasures Benefit Auction
Lutheran High School of San Antonio will hold its Texas Treasures annual benefit auction, supported by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its members. The activity will be held from 6:30pm to 10:30pm on October 23, 2009 at the Leon Springs Dance Hall in Boerne, Texas. The evening is a great... - October 09, 2009 - Lutheran High School of San Antonio
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About “Chemo Brain” at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Chemo Brain,” Thursday, October 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Lorne Label, M.D. will address the forgetfulness and mental fog sometimes... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
GVI. Volunteer Abroad 365 Days a Year. Even 25th December.
The festive season come December 25th does not always have to be about turkey, tinsel, stuffing and stress. If you have ever thought of giving it a miss but never quite managed, then GVI are ready to make this a reality… - October 09, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Calvary Pastor to Speak About Cancer from a Christian Perspective
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Christian Perspectives on Coping with Cancer,” Thursday, October 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Steven Day will speak on how to cope... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
National Gospel Recording Artists Deitrick and Damita Haddon to Perform at The Word Dome
Faith Chapel Christian Center (FCCC) presents an “After Classic Halloween Alternative Concert” featuring Verity recording artist, Deitrick Haddon, and Tyscot recording artist, Damita Haddon, Saturday, October 31st at 8:00 pm. The concert, to be held at The Word Dome, is free and open to... - October 09, 2009 - Faith Chapel Christian Center
Systems Engineering Conference Registration Open
Systems Engineering, a profession generally associated with putting satellites into space, or creating the newest car models is expanding to address transportation, health care and education systems. These topics will be presented and debated during the upcoming INCOSE International Symposium. - October 09, 2009 - German Chapter of INCOSE
Texas Self Storage Association Board of Directors Elect New Officers, Welcome New Directors
The Texas Self Storage Association has elected new officers for the 2009-2010 term. In addition, four newly elected Directors were made welcome at the Board's planning meeting. - October 08, 2009 - Texas Self Storage Association
The International Forum Features Outstanding Authors at the 2010 Annual Meeting
Richard E. Jackim and Terri Sjodin to Discuss Exit Strategies and Presentation Skills during January meeting - October 08, 2009 - The International Forum
Wake County Economic Development Podcast Details Why Wake County is the Best Place to do Business
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced the release of a new audio podcast featuring commentary from executive director Ken Atkins. In the podcast, Atkins explains why Wake County is one of the nation’s best places to live and work. The podcast offers... - October 08, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
The Medical Tourism Association Participates in the Familiarization Tour in Malaysia
The Medical Tourism Association was honored to participate in the Familiarization “FAM” tour in the exquisite country of Malaysia in Asia Pacific. Facilitators and Insures from and United States of America were in attendance. “Malaysia is the hidden secret international patients... - October 08, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Web Courseworks Selected as eLearning Vendor for World Anti-Doping Agency Coach’s Tool Kit
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) tasked Web Courseworks (WCW) with creating an interactive, web-based anti-doping education program to educate elite and recreational coaches worldwide through tutorial, scenario and game-based learning. Following an open bid for tenders, WADA awarded WCW the... - October 08, 2009 - Web Courseworks
Life Group LA Takes the POZ Life Weekend Seminar to San Diego, CA
The Life Group LA announces that it will be bringing its team of volunteers to San Diego on November 14 and 15, 2009. The innovative Seminar is a place where compassion, education, community and love is offered unconditionally. It's a place where those infected or affected by HIV can be themselves, feel comfort and support in their effort to learn how to live a long healthy productive POZitive lifestyle or help someone they know overcome the fears associated with being HIV+. - October 08, 2009 - The Life Group LA
Grey Wolves Hunted Again - from Endangered to Fair Game
With the judicial decision to allow the controlled hunting of Grey Wolves, hunters and townspeople take action. And they have more than pitchforks and torches. - October 07, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
NPSA Roundtable Gathers Experts to Single-Site Portable Storage Issues
The National Portable Storage Association has a roundtable of experts to discuss issues affecting the single-site portable storage operator at its 7th Annual Conference and Exposition. - October 07, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
"Rescuing Childhood" to Premiere at 5th Annual LA Femme Film Festival, Oct. 15-18, 2009
New documentary shines light on the mystery of surging number of bipolar youngsters - October 07, 2009 - Veronica Bird Charitable Foundation
KABC-TV News Co-Anchor Leslie Sykes Emcees Benefit Concert for Music Enrichment Programs
Leslie Sykes, co-anchor of KABC-TV News, emcees benefit concert, Rhapsody of Love, on November 8, 2009 to help create new music enrichment programs in Orange County, CA. The concert features the Elevation Orchestra created and directed by world renowned cellist and bassist, Ryan Cross. - October 07, 2009 - New Hope Presbyterian Church
New Guide to Private Home Care Services Released
Home Care Alliance of MA Guidebook Assists Families in Finding Quality Local Providers. - October 07, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
AMA Columbus Wins Recognition in National Competition
The AMA Columbus chapter announced today that it has received a Special Merit Award from the organization’s international headquarters. The AMA’s annual Chapter Excellence Awards program highlights exceptional performance among the organization’s 75 professional chapters across... - October 07, 2009 - Columbus American Marketing Association
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Pet Care Exhibit At N.C. State Fair
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (www.ncvma.org) has announced that it will host an exhibit at the N.C. State Fair. Located in the Exposition Center, the exhibit will run from Oct. 15-25 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Members of the NCVMA will be at the exhibit to answer general pet... - October 07, 2009 - NCVMA
Meet and Greet Gary Newberry - Candidate for Florida House District 66
The Friends of Newberry for Florida House District 66 is hosting a "Meet and Greet Gary Newberry" Saturday, October 10, 2009, in Winter Haven, Florida. - October 07, 2009 - Friends of Newberry for Florida House - District 66
National Association of Christian Virtual Assistants Names Spotlight Member for October
The online community of the National Association of Christian Virtual Assistants announced Michele Randolph of Gold Force Support as October's Spotlight Member. - October 07, 2009 - National Association of Christian Virtual Assistants
Christian Empowerment for Charleston S.C. Christians
Healing Waters Church hosting a special Empowerment Series for Christians in the Charleston area, members of all churches welcome to attend. - October 07, 2009 - True Hope Churches & Ministries
BITS - Pilani Based Start-Up Launches Green Citizens Network - Greencitizens.net
The Green Citizens Network: www.greencitizens.net has officially been launched on the 2nd October '09. It’s an initiative by First Carbon (www.firstcarbon.org), a BITS - Pilani based consultancy start-up providing climate change advisory services to its clients. - October 05, 2009 - First Carbon
Shamantist Penny Weaver Offers "Ethereal Usui Reiki II" Class
Reverend and Shamantist Penny Weaver is now offering a class titled "Ethereal Usui Reiki II". The class will take place on December 1, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. - October 04, 2009 - Penny Weaver Inc.
National Students of AMF Announces Staci Barfield as Executive Director
Non-Profit Organization Hires First Full-Time Executive Director. - October 04, 2009 - National Students of AMF Support Network
Speed Venture Summit™ Scores Gold Sponsorship with Comcast Business Class
Comcast Business Class, a leading provider of communications services for small and medium-sized businesses, has signed on as the Gold Sponsor of the Speed Venture Summit™ (SVS) 2009. SVS is the premier speed-dating-style event for fast-growth businesses and investors in New England, and will be held on Wednesday October 28, 2009, at the Crowne Plaza in Nashua, New Hampshire. - October 04, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About "Chemo Brain" at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Chemo Brain,” Thursday, October 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Lorne Label, M.D. will address the forgetfulness and mental fog sometimes... - October 04, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
TMA Resources and Web Courseworks Announce New Partnership
TMA Resources, the leader in member-centric software, today announced a new Solutions Partnership with Web Courseworks, a provider of Web solutions for associations. This partnership will provide customers with a standard integration between TMA Resources’ association management software,... - October 03, 2009 - Web Courseworks
ELFAA Cements Pan-European Credentials by Welcoming Aboard Blue Air
The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) is pleased to share with you its latest press release on the extension of its membership to the Romania-based airline, Blue Air. - October 03, 2009 - European Low Fares Airlines Association
Georgia Toastmasters Overcome Fears of Public Speaking with ‘Death’
On October 16th and 17th District 14 Toastmasters will present a “Spooky Speaky” event at the Marriott Atlanta Gwinnett Place (1775 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth, GA 30096, Gwinnett County). This Spooky Speaky weekend will include various educational sessions, hypnosis session, state-wide Evaluation and Humorous Speech Contests, a Costume Ball, a Banner Parade, a Buffet and a Banquet. Members and guests may register online through http://www.gatoastmasters.org. - October 03, 2009 - District 14 GA Toastmasters
The Executive Recruiter’s Roundtable to Hold Annual Meeting November 5th at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill, PA
The Executive Recruiter’s Roundtable Announced today some of the details of their upcoming Annual Roundtable meeting to be held at the Whitemarsh Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania. - October 03, 2009 - The Executive Recruiter's Roundtable
Questions About Wild Turkey Presence Continue
These questions are relevant and timely, as next week, the USGS is holding a conference in Flagstaff, Arizona, entitled, Collaborative Conservation in Rapidly Changing Landscapes. - October 03, 2009 - Quality Parks
New Statewide School Curriculum Has Students Energized
A new statewide academic curriculum developed by Efficiency Maine, a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC), and the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA), aimed at changing our children’s approach towards energy concepts was launched at Yarmouth Elementary School today. - October 03, 2009 - Efficiency Maine
Shamantist Penny Weaver Offers "Reiki II" Class
Reverend and Shamantist Penny Weaver is now offering a class titled "Reiki II". The class will meet at noon in Penny Weaver's Studio on the 2nd Saturday of each month for 4 hours. Students will learn about Reiki, a holistic healing art for stress reduction, relaxation and spiritual... - October 03, 2009 - Penny Weaver Inc.
Award Winning Actor Jean Smart to Join Chris Elliott Fund’s Board of Directors
Jean Smart, Emmy Award winning Actress accepts board member position with the Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research. Her sister is a glioblastoma brain cancer survivor. This is the first time she will speak publicly about how glioblastoma has impacted her family. - October 02, 2009 - Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research
Sakalosky Ready for Terry
Nebraska Republican Matt Sakalosky, who is challenging Lee Terry for the District 2 Republican Congressional ticket, will respond publicly this Friday to Terry's statements, from a recent Nebraskawatchdog.org interview, where Terry objected to and dismissed Sakalosky's primary challenge as a,... - October 02, 2009 - Matt Sakalosky for Congress
Conservative Fervor Over NEA Controversy Fuels the Flames of Chicago Arts Entrepreneurship Organization
Entrepreneur the Arts® founder Lisa Canning vocally responds to claims that the White House is pushing a propagandistic agenda through the National Endowment of the Arts. - October 02, 2009 - Entrepreneur the Arts
Rappel 33 Stories from the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego & Enjoy a Concert for Courage
Kids Included Together’s ‘Over the Edge’ & ‘Concert for Courage’: two daring and dynamic charity events benefiting San Diego youth. - October 02, 2009 - Kids Included Together
First Baptist Jensen Beach Preschool Setting the Bar
First Baptist Jensen Beach Preschool (FBJB) is setting the bar very high for other programs in the area. With an amazing location on Jensen Beach Boulevard and under the leadership of Angela Warren, FBJB Preschool offers a well-balanced program that successfully prepares its children socially and... - October 02, 2009 - First Baptist Church of Jensen Beach
NAWBO San Diego October Meeting Focuses on Branding
Branding guru Liz Goodgold will present "Create a Hot Personal Brand So Clients Choose You" at the October 21 NAWBO San Diego lunch meeting. More information and online registration are available at nawbo-sd.org. - October 02, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
Speed Venture Summit™ Previews Investor Lineup
The Speed Venture Summit™ vision is to help launch the best companies by providing them ready access to private capital. Organizers gave a sneak preview today of the investor lineup to which company execs will pitch at the October 28 Summit, the premier speed-dating-style event for... - October 02, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
Shamantist Penny Weaver Offers Class on Numerology
Reverend and Shamantist Penny Weaver announced she will be teaching a class on Numerology. It will be offered online as a teleseminar on October 13, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. The teleseminar will last for one hour, and will provide information on how numbers play a role in your life, and how to use this... - October 02, 2009 - Penny Weaver Inc.
Liz O’Rourke Kupcha from Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP Shares Media Relations Expertise as a Speaker at Fair Media Council Connection Day on Oct. 22
Fair Media Council hosts its annual "Connection Day" which will feature over 50 guest panelists to discuss various aspects of media relations. - October 02, 2009 - SMPS Long Island c/o Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP
Over 3500 Expected to Join Together at the 10th Annual Central New Jersey Walk Now for Autism Speaks at Mercer County Community College Raising Over $200,000
Increasing Awareness and Raising Funds to Support Research into the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Developmental Disorder - October 02, 2009 - Autism Speaks, NJ
Women on Board Announce Date for Launch Event
Women on Board (www.nccwps.org), a program of the North Carolina Center for Women in Public Service, will host the Women on Board launch event, to be held Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m, at Meredith College Massey House, located at 3800 Hillsborough St. AT&T North Carolina will... - October 02, 2009 - Women On Board
Triangle Technology Executives Council Hosts Scholarship Fall Golf Classic
The Triangle Technology Executives Council (TTEC) (www.ncttec.net), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the economic development of technology companies in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced it will hold its Scholarship Golf Classic on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. at... - October 02, 2009 - Triangle Technology Executives Council