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Lamorinda Cities Prepare for Disasters
On Sunday, October 18th, the Lamorinda Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) Committee and the City of Orinda will host a training drill for Lamorinda CERTs, employees of the Lamorinda cities and the neighborhood group leaders. It will be an opportunity for CERTs. cities, Canyon, Fire Departments, the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army to practice their response to a simulated emergency in the tri-city area. - September 05, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
Camping Labor Day Weekend? Mosquitoes May Invade More Than Your Tent as Leading Wi-Fi Provider Partners with End Malaria Campaign
As campers flock to the outdoors this Labor Day weekend, they may be surprised when mosquitoes show up on their computer screen as well as outside their tent. Vacationers in 775 campgrounds across 48 states will see a 30-second video prior to accessing the Internet, featuring a buzzing noise,... - September 05, 2009 - World Vision US
International Association Uses Social Networking to Increase Suicide Prevention Awareness
The International Association for Suicide Prevention is using Facebook and Twitter to increase awareness about World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, and suicide prevention generally. - September 04, 2009 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Fight Against Brain Cancer Hits the Greens and Raises Paddles for a Cure - Two Events, One Day
Brain cancer is the second leading cancer of people under the age of 20. 500 terminal cases of brain cancer will be diagnosed in the Seattle-Metro area alone this year. Funding is desperately needed for research and patient support services. - September 04, 2009 - Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism Announces Over 400 Active Members
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism and for Global Healthcare, announces that it has over 400 members from over 40 countries actively participating. The members of medical tourism city are from international insurance companies, health insurance agents, medical... - September 04, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Fred Smilek and the Society to Save Endangered Species Get Haute Tempered at Animal Cruelty
The Society to Save Endangered Species is fierce when it comes to protecting animals. Mr. Smilek found it only natural to bring that ferocity to the runway. - September 04, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Host 2009 Safety Seminar
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that RRAR will host a 2009 Safety Seminar on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 8:30 a.m. at RRAR, located at 111 Realtors Way in Cary. The seminar will be instructed by Leigh Woody, senior trainer of... - September 04, 2009 - RRAR
DCIA Invites Participation in P2P-for-Games Working Group
New Initiative Aims to Protect Consumers and Intellectual Property of Distribution Channel Participants - September 03, 2009 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Lupus Research Institute Encouraged by Phase 2 Trial Results of Experimental Drug Epratuzumab
The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) and its National Coalition of state and local organizations congratulate Immunomedics and UCB on the successful results of the Phase 2b clinical trial of epratuzumab for people with systemic lupus. “It is heartening to see success in lupus trials and to see... - September 03, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute
Sikh Education Conference Announced
Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) announced today that they will be holding a Sikh Education Conference in Bridgewater, New Jersey, USA on 26-27 September 2009. The Sikh Education Conference will bring together Sikh Educators who work with children from Kindergarten to Grade 12 to discuss issues of... - September 03, 2009 - Sikh Research Institute
Morton Grove Action Party Supports Local Girl Scout
The Action Party of Morton Grove, a grassroots Morton Grove-based political party, has lent its support to a local Girl Scout who is working toward obtaining the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award. Eighteen year-old Elise Toth is in her twelfth year as a Girl Scout. She belongs to Troop 1006, based... - September 03, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Customer Service Guru Nancy Friedman to Speak at NPSA Conference
The National Portable Storage Association has announced "The Telephone Doctor," Nancy Friedman, will teach two workshops at its 7th annual conference and trade show in Las Vegas. - September 03, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Fulton Elementary PTA Becomes First Carbonfund.org CarbonFree® Green PTA Partner in America
The Fulton Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) announced that it has become the first CarbonFree® Green PTA in America by partnering with Carbonfund.org. “We are very proud to join CarbonFree® Partner companies and organizations like Discovery Communications, Avis,... - September 03, 2009 - Carbonfund.org
Free Workshop Will Address Living with Advanced Breast Cancer
Silvana Martino, D.O. will present "Frankly Speaking About Advanced Breast Cancer" at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. - September 03, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Ecomiki4kids - Free Week's Trial on the Games and Puzzle Website for Kids with an Educational and Environmental Twist
Ecomiki4kids is the fun and innovative online games website for four to 11 year olds that teaches them how to "save the planet" and about the rainforest and arctic through online games, puzzles and activities while keeping them safe online with no advertising or links to outside websites is offering new members a free trial of it's premium areas. - September 03, 2009 - Ecomiki4kids
ELFAA Airlines Rescue Sky Europe Passengers
Following the news that Sky Europe has filed for bankruptcy, ELFAA member airlines have sprung into action to offer an emergency rescue package to those passengers who find themselves stranded as a result of the suspension of Sky Europe’s operations. ELFAA airlines that have overlapping... - September 03, 2009 - European Low Fares Airlines Association
Highest Wind Scores Speed Venture Summit™ Invitation
The Speed Venture Summit™ vision is to help launch the best companies by providing them ready access to private capital. Highest Wind, a developer of breakthrough wind-energy systems based in Newmarket, New Hampshire, seeks to soar beyond that launch as one of the first companies selected to... - September 03, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
Stevens Faculty Assist NTSB in Hudson Mid-Air Collision Analysis
Faculty at Stevens assisted the National Transportation Safety Board and were an integral part in the analysis and recovery efforts of the Hudson Mid-Air Collision that happened on August 8th, 2009. - September 03, 2009 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Action Party of Morton Grove’s 3rd Annual Golf Outing Coming Soon - Golfers Wanted
The Action Party 3rd Annual Golf Outing is scheduled for 10/04 at the Mt. Prospect Golf Course. This event honors long-time Morton Grove resident Jack O’Brien, who was not only an avid golfer, but a long-time community volunteer and co-founder of the Action Party of Morton Grove (along with former Mayors Richard Flickinger and Dan Scanlon). Anyone interested in participating in the Outing, may do so in many ways - by golfing, eating dinner and/or sponsoring a hole. - September 03, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Victory World Church Has the Porn Talk
Norcross, Georgia church will host XXXChurch.com for a weekend of talks about the issues surrounding pornography. - September 03, 2009 - Victory World Church
SIP Forum’s Fax-over-IP Interoperability Task Group Reaches Important Milestone
Publishes Formal FoIP Problem Statement v.1.0 - September 02, 2009 - SIP Forum
Greater Opportunities and Resource Made for DJ's Through the Newly Formed International Disc Jockey Trade Association
Now barely a year later, with more than 1,000 official members and 40,000 affiliated DJs across the globe, the word is getting out about its amazing benefits - September 02, 2009 - The International Disc Jockey Trade Association (IDJTA)
The Medical Tourism Association Officially Releases Health Tourism Magazine, Issue 2
The Medical Tourism Association officially released issue two of the cutting-edge online Health Tourism Magazine with special focus on Jordan ~ The Dead Sea. - September 02, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The C12 Group of Southwest Florida Invites You to Attend Their September C12 Group Meeting in Ft. Myers, FL
The C12 Group of Southwest Florida http://www.c12swflorida.com/ invites you to attend the September meeting of the Ft. Myers C12 Group on Tuesday September 8, 2009. This meeting will be held at the Fiddlesticks Country Club, 15391 Conongate Drive, Ft. Myers, FL 33912. A Continental breakfast will... - September 02, 2009 - C12 Group Southwest Florida
Texas Insurance Experts Stand Against Government Run Healthcare Option
Texas Association of Health Underwriters States Recommendation on Healthcare Reform Proposal. - September 02, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Foundation for a Drug Free World Spreads Truth About Ecstasy
Foundation for a Drug Free World (http://www.drugfreeworld.org) spreads the truth about Ecstasy amid peer pressure and pushers glorifying promotion. - September 02, 2009 - Foundation for a Drug Free World
International Feng Shui Guild Connections Ezine Makes Feng Shui Accessible to Everyone
Connections - Free Online Magazine Covers a Variety of Feng Shui Topics - September 02, 2009 - IFSG
One Eleven Place Named to Triangle Business Journal’s Meeting and Banquet Facilities List
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that One Eleven Place has been named to the Triangle Business Journal’s Meeting and Banquet Facilities List. The list is ranked by square feet of meeting space and square feet of... - September 02, 2009 - RRAR
Local Minister/Teacher Encourages Christians to be Team Players
Bread of Life International, a private press, has published the book The Great Chess Game by Kansas, minister/teacher, Winner Torborg. The Christian book is a biblically based look at the work that God wants His children to do as a team. In 1985, author Winner Torborg began a newsletter ministry... - September 01, 2009 - Bread of Life International Ministries
Home Energy Audit Can Uncover Energy-Usage Inefficiencies, Says New Hillsborough-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Jim Neri recently opened his home energy auditing business in the Hillsborough-area this month. Vows to help homeowners go green, save energy and reduce their energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Home Energy Audit Gives Homeowners "Biggest Bang for Their Buck," Says New Greenville-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Drayton Gaillard recently opened his home energy auditing business in Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Now that utility bills have increased, he’s seeing more and more homeowners wanting to do all they can to save energy and reduce their energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Home Energy Audit Provides a Home Energy Efficiency Education, Says New Dayton-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultants Franchise Owner Matt Eckerle recently opened his home energy auditing business in the Dayton area. Audit offers an objective analysis of a home’s energy efficiency and solutions to any home discomforts. Acting as an “energy adviser,” he’ll teach homeowners how to save energy and reduce energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Pro Energy Consultant Awards First Home Energy Auditing Franchise to Louisiana
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Mike Trew now offering comprehensive home energy audits to homeowners in three parishes: St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Livingston. Energy audit will show homeowners exactly where their home is losing energy and provide recommendations for improvements that will reduce their energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Home Energy Audit Helps Homeowners Maximize Their Energy Efficiency, Says New Charlotte-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Ed Gallagher recently opened his home energy auditing business in the Charlotte area. Using state-of-the art equipment, his comprehensive home energy audit will help homeowners not only resolve comfort issues but also go green by saving energy and reducing their energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Make Sure Home Energy Audit Resolves Comfort Issues, Urges New Boston-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Jon Mitton recently opened his home energy auditing business on the South Shore and offers homeowners an in-depth, comprehensive and diagnostic energy audit. Mitton says his audit not only saves energy and reduces energy costs, but also offers solutions for comfort issues. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
City of Austin Home Energy Audit Ordinance Should be a Boon to New Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Kirk Van Roekel recently opened his home energy auditing business in Austin. He stresses Pro Energy’s more comprehensive, diagnostic energy audit is designed to help homeowners maximize their home’s comfort while saving energy and reducing utility bills. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Business in Japan to Host Second In-Person Networking Event
World's largest online networking group for English-speaking professionals currently or looking to do business in, with and/or related to Japan to host follow-up event October 28, 2009 in Tokyo. - August 30, 2009 - Business in Japan
Arizona Wine Growers Collaborate to Create Their First Event Located at the Farm at South Mountain
The Arizona Wine Growers Festival at The Farm Debuts with Wine Tasting, Walk-Though Exhibits, People's Choice Competition and Professional Tasting Awards - August 30, 2009 - Arizona Wine Growers Association
Nation’s Leading REO Asset Managers to Offer Real Estate Agents Insights on Marketing and Sales of Bank Foreclosures
What are the secrets for selling distressed properties? What are the foreclosure sales opportunities in the future? The nation’s leading REO asset managers will answer these questions and more in a rare exchange with real estate agents at the 2009 AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate and Marketing Conference on October 25-27 at the Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas. Membership is not required to attend. - August 29, 2009 - National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
Chris Elliott Fund to Receive Proceeds from Sammamish Nights
Funding is desperately needed to find a cure for brain cancer and patient advocacy. For instance it takes over $1,000 to help three people suffering from the disease to seek the appropriate advanced brain cancer treatment for their individual case. - August 29, 2009 - Chris Elliott Fund for Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Research
World Vision Applauds Madonna's Efforts to Bring Light to Roma Discrimination in Bucharest
· Roma often considered Europe’s ‘untouchables’ · World Vision says discrimination and exclusion of Roma is pervasive - August 29, 2009 - World Vision US
Walking Toward a Cure for Life-Threatening Food Allergies
Houstonians to Take Strides for Food Allergy Research at Fourth Annual Walk for Food Allergy on Sept. 12 - August 29, 2009 - FAAN Walk for Food Allergy in Houston
AcquaPro Worldwide Names New Representatives in India Yemen Saudi Arabia
AcquaPro Worldwide, Inc., developer of mobile, modular systems of large-scale water desalination, has named new mandated marketing representatives in India, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia. These countries represent significant areas for expansion of AcquaPro's marketing activities. Growing demand for... - August 29, 2009 - AcquaPro Worldwide, Inc.
Boys Town Nevada Receives $50,000 Grant from MGM Mirage Voice Foundation
In these tough economic times, experts predict that the likelihood that parents will neglect or abuse their children increases in direct proportion to their stress level. Recognizing the need to provide support and resources to families in crisis, the MGM Mirage Voice Foundation awarded Boys Town... - August 29, 2009 - Boys Town Nevada
Stevens Institute of Technology Graduate Student Alicia Mahon Receives ASBPA Educational Award
Stevens Institute of Technology student Alicia Mahon has received an award from the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association for her research with a beach replenishment program. The feeder beach aims at inspiring tourism in New Jersey shores, improving surfing conditions and preventing rapid erosion of the main beach from the direct assault of waves. - August 29, 2009 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Two New Niche Professional Networking Sites for the Digital TV Industry: digitaltvprofessionals.net and broadcastmediaprofessionals.net
Global Professional Networks Ltd is proud to announce the launch of two new one-stop-shop niche professional networking sites aimed at the DigitalTV industry: http://digitaltvprofessionals.net aimed at those on the distribution side of the industry, and http://broadcastmediaprofessionals.net for... - August 29, 2009 - Global Professional Networks Limited
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 12th Annual Comedy Night Set for Sept. 25
Comedy Night features juggler-comedian Jack Kalvan, standup comic Jan McIinnis, a silent auction, and raffle for a Las Vegas entertainment package. Proceeds benefit the rescued cats and dogs at the Pet Adoption Center who are awaiting forever homes. - August 28, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Art Energy Design Contacted by The State Department
www.artenergydesign.com - August 28, 2009 - Art Energy Design
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Offers September North Carolina State Certified Continuing Education Courses
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced the Association’s continuing education courses for September, which will be held at RRAR’s training facility, located at 111 Realtor Way in Cary. The following courses will be... - August 28, 2009 - RRAR
Miracle Temple Networks Launches New Christian Television Network
The Making of a Media Giant Could be Baltimore's Best Kept Secret - August 28, 2009 - Miracle Temple Networks