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Miracles Coming to Savannah
In today’s tough times everyone could use a miracle, says Jennifer Hoffman, founder of Miracle Coaching and author of 30 Days to Everyday Miracles. And she is bringing her miracle strategies to Savannah on July 25 for a two day seminar, presenting the tips, strategies and processes that thousands have used to create a miraculous life. - July 12, 2009 - Enlightening Life OmniMedia, Inc.
China Flooding Update from World Vision
"Seasonal floods often have hidden effects on children. We must not grow accustomed to the fact that floods force children to evacuate their homes, affect school attendance, and erode family income," said World Vision’s regional vice president Watt Santatiwat. "In southern... - July 12, 2009 - World Vision US
Obama’s Food Security Pledge at G8 a Laudable Step; Now Must Meet Goals, Aid Agency Says
As President Obama heads to Ghana for his first official African visit as a head of state, international Christian humanitarian agency World Vision urges the U.S. and other governments to follow through on food security pledges made at this week’s G8 summit in Italy and African assistance... - July 12, 2009 - World Vision US
Shabbat Services on Sat., July 18, 2009
On Saturday, July 18, Rabbi Ora Simon Schnitzer will conduct the Shabbat service at 9:45 a.m. - July 12, 2009 - Congregation Shirat Shalom
Bush Seyferth & Paige PLLC Admitted Into the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
Bush Seyferth & Paige PLLC was recently accepted into The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms as a Law Firm Member. - July 12, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Nancy McFarlane to Seek Second Term on Raleigh City Council
Raleigh City Councilor Nancy McFarlane (www.raleighnc.gov) has announced that she will seek a second term on the Raleigh City Council. - July 12, 2009 - Nancy McFarlane
FPC Announces Major Milestone in Tree Farming Initiative
The Forest Products Commission (FPC) has reached a crucial milestone in a major tree planting project to deliver carbon permits to energy retailer, Synergy. Acting General Manager Paul Tzaikos confirmed that FPC had acquired more than 5,000 hectares of land for its tree planting contract with... - July 12, 2009 - Forest Products Commission
MillerCoors Supports The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms' Annual Meeting
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms announced MillerCoors as an official sponsor of their 2009 Annual Meeting. - July 11, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Philippine Internet Users' Society (PIUS) Urges All to Join Sept. 22 One Web Day Global Celebration
The Philippine Internet Users' Society (PIUS) enjoins all Internet users and all computer-based businesses and establishments to support the Sept 22 "One Web Day," the global celebration of the internet. The First in the Philippines. The One Web Day Jam on September 22 to be held at the... - July 11, 2009 - Philippine Internet Users' Society
The MTA Hosts Jordan FAM Tour
The Medical Tourism Association will be hosting a MTA Familiarization “FAM” Tour to the beautiful country of Jordan next week, where 10 medical tourism facilitators and insurance companies and agents will be exploring the high quality healthcare system, accreditation, cultural... - July 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
NAMWOLF Announces Accenture as Diamond Sponsor for 2009 Annual Meeting
Accenture supports The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms 2009 Annual Meeting by signing on as Diamond Sponsor. - July 11, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Efficiency Maine and Maine Libraries Restock Shelves to Help Keep Summer Electric Bills from Heating Up
Efficiency Maine and the Maine Libraries Association have teamed up to launch a new edition of what has been one of the most requested and popular items at public libraries around Maine this past year – the Kill-A-Watt® electricity usage monitor and educational toolkit. - July 11, 2009 - Efficiency Maine
Make a Grand Entrance - Rappel 33 Stories from the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Kids Included Together goes ‘over the edge’ for a spectacular charity event benefiting San Diego youth. - July 11, 2009 - Kids Included Together
Out With Cancer Organizes Worlds First Cancer Survivor Support Group on Twitter
Out With Cancer, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender cancer survivor support and advocacy nonprofit, held Twitter’s first international cancer survivor support group. - July 11, 2009 - Out With Cancer
Join the Orange Blossom Beekeepers Association in Celebrating National Honeybee Awareness Day
First ever national event celebrating honeybees. - July 11, 2009 - Orange Blossom Beekeepers Association
Women in Islam: An Inside Look
The Iowa City Mosque is pleased to announce that it will be hosting an event to discuss the role of women and their status in the Islamic faith. Guest speaker Miriam Amer of Cedar Rapids along with a panel of Muslim women from the community will present the lecture at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 12th at the Iowa City Mosque located at 1812 West Benton Street in Iowa City, Iowa. - July 10, 2009 - Iowa City Mosque
Joni Eareckson Tada to Speak at Park Street Church in Boston
Internationally-known disability advocate Joni Eareckson Tada will speak at Park Street Church in downtown Boston on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, as part of the church’s year-long Bicentennial Celebration. Joni will address ministry to and with people with disabilities on Saturday, and will speak about suffering in three worship services on Sunday. - July 10, 2009 - Park Street Church
International Business Brokers Association Announces New President
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) recently announced that Mark O. Thorsby, CAE, will assume the position of President, effective June 13, 2009. Thorsby will succeed Patricia Appelhans, JD, who has served as IBBA President since June 2007. Thorsby brings more than 34 years of... - July 10, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association
Seattle’s Green Blocks Project Promises to Improve Energy Efficiency and Create Jobs
EOS Alliance, with support from the Seattle Mayor’s office, introduces a new program that educates residents, measurably reduces energy consumption and creates green-collar jobs. - July 10, 2009 - EOS Alliance
The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs Presents “Crucibles of Leadership” Sponsored by Accenture
Cincinnati NSHMBA to Host Executive Perspective. - July 10, 2009 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Announcing the 2009 Brangus Summit
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is pleased to announce that the 2009 Annual IBBA Summit will be hosted in Oklahoma City, OK, September 23-25, 2009. The 3-day educational event is held in conjunction with the IBBA fall governance meetings, and provides breeders the opportunity... - July 10, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Make-A-Wish Foundation® Announces Formation of Evansville Regional Advisory Council
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Indiana Region, announced the formation of the Evansville Regional Advisory Council. The Evansville Regional Advisory Council was formed by a committed group of dedicated volunteers to advance the mission of the Make-A-Wish... - July 09, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Hoops for Hope Tourney to Benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Central Ohio Region
Planning is well underway for the 7th Annual Hoops for Hope 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, H4H Street Vault - Pole Vault Competition and H4H Corn Hole Tournament on July 18 to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. All Shepherds Lutheran Church located at 6580 Columbus Pike (Rte 23) in Lewis... - July 09, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Attends NAHU Convention with 55 Members
TAHU Sends Most Representatives to National Convention to Discuss Future of Health Insurance. - July 09, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Job Fair for Foreign Professionals Open in China This Late July
The Job fair will be held in Beijing on July 27-Aug 02, 2009. It will be the largest fair for foreign teachers and other professionals who are exploring the educational careers and other positions this year in China, about 200 institutes from higher education, colleges, high schools, primary schools, kindergartens and enterprises which are going to hire professionals will join this event. And about 4000 job seekers will be expected to be there. - July 09, 2009 - Teachers Employment Network
Six California Police Departments Open Doors for Sikh American Cops
Today, the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF)—the oldest Sikh American civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—announced that, over the past several weeks, six California police departments have confirmed their commitment to equal employment... - July 08, 2009 - Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund
Make-a-Wish Foundation® Earns 2009 Best of Indianapolis Award
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Indiana Region, has been selected for the 2009 Best of Indianapolis Award in the Non-Profit Organizations category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes... - July 08, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Food, Wine, & Wishes Planned for July 24; Event to Relieve Backlog of 170 Pending Wishes
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Kentucky Region is holding its annual Wish Ball 2009: Food, Wine and Wishes: The Roaring Twenties. Hosted by 102.3 The Max personalities George Lindsey, Aaron Miller and Lynda Lambert, the taste-of event will include music, dancing and décor reminiscent of the twenties. - July 08, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Dozens of "Princesses" Raise $1,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation®
Westfield Southpark Mall hosted a princess makeover party on June 26 to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Northeast Ohio Region. For a $10 donation, each “princess” received a magical tiara, fabulous maribou boa and dazzling hair... - July 08, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Broadcasters Association Finalizes Organizational Structure
The Digital Broadcasters Association (DBA) has finalized the organizational structure of the association. This structure governs how the organization is set up and managed, and will determine the long-term stability of the trade group. Those involved with the Digital Broadcasters Association will... - July 07, 2009 - Digital Broadcasters Association
International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association – A New Name for International Association of Medical Tourism
International Association of Medical Tourism changed its name to International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association ( IWHTA)- to broaden its services and avoid any confusion with other association. - July 07, 2009 - International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA)
The Cathedral of Love Proudly Presents: "Help, I Need Solutions and Strategies for Excelling Beyond Unemployment!"
Teaching people how to excel beyond unemployment. - July 05, 2009 - The Cathedral Of Love
The Medical Tourism Association Exhibited at the Largest US Employer Health Conference SHRM
The Medical Tourism Association exhibited for the second year at the largest US employer health conference SHRM, as part of the MTA’s mission to educate employers on the benefits of medical tourism and its mission to promote its members. Patients Without Borders and MOHHoldings, are apart of... - July 05, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Paul Revere Toastmasters Club Elect Officers
Paul Revere Toastmasters Club has elected officers for fiscal year 2009 President - Catherine Foster; Sergeant at Arms - Roger Trahan; Vice President Membership – Joellyn Schwerdlin; Vice President Education – Marie Oslebo; Vice President Public Relations – Mary Ellen Lepore; Treasurer – Deb Larsen. - July 05, 2009 - Paul Revere Toastmasters Club
Sustainable Food Skills Course at Lost Valley Educational Center
With today’s food prices on the rise, the need for food preservation skills is becoming increasingly important. Permaculture is more than organic gardening. It is about working with nature and not against it. - July 05, 2009 - Lost Valley Educational Center
mumms® Software Announces Details for Anniversary Conference
Developed in 1989 by Secure Computing Systems, Inc., mumms® Software is celebrating its twentieth anniversary in the hospice industry this year. The company has honored this milestone throughout the calendar year by offering commemorative discounts to its customers and will be bringing the... - July 03, 2009 - mumms Software
Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee Launches Blog and Facebook Page
The Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee launches public blog page on its Web site and a Facebook page for volunteer recognition. - July 03, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County
Independence Hall Tea Party/Picnic to be Held on July 4th
Talk Show Host Dom Giordano will be a featured speaker at the Independence Hall Tea Party III to be held July 4th from 12 noon-3PM on Independence Mall, 5th and Chestnut Streets. The celebratory, family-style tea party/picnic, sponsored by the Independence Hall Tea Party Association, will include... - July 02, 2009 - Independence Hall Tea Party Association
CLM Advisory Board Changes
Includes Senior Management from XL Insurance, Bar Association of San Francisco and CNA. The Council on Litigation Management (CLM) announced several changes to its Advisory Board, including the addition of three new members. James M. DiVirgilio of XL Insurance, Yolanda Jackson of the Bar... - July 02, 2009 - Council on Litigation Management
NISS Launches New Website
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS), an independent research institute through which the statistics community serves the nation, is pleased to announce a major redesign and improvement of its website, www.niss.org. Along with an attractive new design and layout, the new website... - July 02, 2009 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Triangle International Council of REALTORS® Hosts Transnational Referral Certification Class
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Triangle International Council of REALTORS® (TICOR) will host a Transnational Referral Certification class on Wednesday, July 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at RRAR, located... - July 02, 2009 - RRAR
2.9 Billion Rupees of Universal Service Fund for Broadband and Optic Fiber Projects in Unserved Areas of Pakistan
Universal Service Fund signed three contracts with PTCL for providing Broadband Services in the Un-Served Urban areas of Southern Punjab and Lower Sindh and for providing Optic Fiber connectivity to all Tehsils in Southern Balochistan. CEO-PTCL, Walid Irshaid and Chief Executive Officer Universal Service Fund, Parvez Iftikhar signed these contracts. - July 02, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
Downtown Urgent Care Achieves Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Downtown Urgent Care, an Urgent Care clinic in St. Louis, Missouri has achieved Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). - July 01, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Jewelers for Children Grant Wish for Local Boy Battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Four-year-old Javion, who is battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, a life-threatening type of blood cancer, was granted his wish of an ultimate shopping spree to his most favorite stores: Toys R’ Us, Walmart, Burlington Coat Factory and Holcomb’s, recently thanks to the Make-A-Wish... - July 01, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Wish Volunteers Bring Gift of Hope
Keondia is a vivacious 12-year-old girl who loves listening to the Jonas Brothers, going shopping and playing her X-Box. The Granger native who is battling Acute Myelogenous Leukemia will have her heartfelt wish granted—a trip to Walt Disney World—thanks to Holly Huffman and John... - July 01, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Make-a-Wish Foundation® Celebrates Success from Walk for Wishes
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Indiana Region with the help of dedicated walkers and volunteers, raised nearly $68,000 for the 4th Annual Walk for Wishes®. The Walk, which was held Saturday June, 20, included 73 teams and an additional 475 individuals... - July 01, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Entrepreneurs and Investors Invited to Meet at Summit
Individuals and businesses interested in securing or providing investment capital are invited to take part in the second annual Speed Venture Summit™ on Tuesday, October 28, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza in Nashua, New Hampshire. The event is the premier speed-dating-style event for fast-growth... - July 01, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
TAHU Takes on New Leadership During Vital Time in Health Insurance Industry
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Elects Rusty Rice, Louanne Trebing, Joanna Antongiovanni and Travis Middleton. - July 01, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association Membership Surpasses 3,100 Designees
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) welcomes the Class of March 2009, a group of 650 new members who received the CAIA designation during the most recent examination period. - July 01, 2009 - Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts Association
MTA Completes First Successful Free Medical Tourism Webinar on Implementation of Medical Tourism in US Health Insurance Plans
Jeff Turney of USNOW and Ross Pendergraft, President of the Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters presented the first Free Medical Tourism Webinar Educational Series by the Medical Tourism Association on June 24th 2009. USNOW is one of the leading providers of limited medical health... - July 01, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™