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Jewelers for Children Grant Wish for Local Boy Battling Lymphoma
Ryan, a Paducah native, who is battling lymphoma, a life-threatening type of cancer, was granted his wish of an ultimate gaming and fishing shopping spree to Walmart, Best Buy and GameStop, recently thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Kentucky Region and... - June 03, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Fear of Commitment Club Launches New Website
The Fear of Commitment Club is launching a new website. This website will cater to those with a fear of commitment, and will be available for sponsors to help those with a fear of commitment. Read the whole press release to see the exciting details. - June 03, 2009 - The Fear of Commitment Club
Nick Zoller, Republican Announces Candidacy for State Representative in District 19
Nick Zoller announced his candidacy for the Florida House of Representatives today in an open letter to residents of the district. Zoller stressed the need for tort reform, fiscal conservatism, balanced budget and reform in the education system. - June 03, 2009 - Nick Zoller for State Representative
NAMWOLF Lauds Formation of New Council to Promote Diversity in Legal Profession, Encourages Inclusion of Minority & Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF lauds the formation of the “Leadership Council on Legal Diversity” in New York; however, calls for the inclusion of minority and women-owned law firms. - June 03, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
True Dental Insurance with 5 Dollar Co Pay, Now Available in California, Florida & Texas
Senior Market Network, Inc. is Pleased to Announce That Local Insurance Professionals Have Teamed Up to Help Consumers with “Dental Benefits" All Across America, and The Dental Consultants Network is Now Selecting Insurance Professionals, to Serve as The Dental Benefits Consultant, in Their Local Neighborhood. - June 03, 2009 - Senior Market Network, Inc.
4th Annual Salem Vegan Food Drive Launches for 2009, Donate Throughout June
This year's annual Salem Vegan Food Drive, a 100-percent vegan charity food drive that actively engages the entire city of Salem, Massachusetts, each June, requesting residents to make their charitable food donations vegan, officially launched in Salem on June 1, and will run throughout the month. - June 03, 2009 - Salem Vegan Society
Today Show Reinvention Expert Highlights June NAWBO San Diego Meeting
Eli Davidson, The Today Show's Reinvention Expert, will present Funky to Fabulous: Surefire Techniques to Reinvent Your Business, at the June 17 NAWBO San Diego meeting. - June 03, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
The Society of Education Consultants Calls for Input from Education Consultants Into New 'Exploratorium' Service Under Development
The Society of Education Consultants is developing a new service designed to provide a distilled source of critical information to SEC members. The SEC welcomes contributions to the development stage from practicing education consultants. - June 03, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
New Research Reveals Significant Barriers to Advancement for Underrepresented Minorities in Technology
Study Conducted by Anita Borg Institute Explores Impact of Underrepresentation of Minorities on High Tech Companies. - June 03, 2009 - Anita Borg Institute
NAMWOLF Appeals to New York State Public Service Commission to Increase Utilization of Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms appealed to Garry Brown, Chairman of New York State’s Public Service Commission to adopt a plan to increase utilization of minority and women-owned firms with the state of New York. - June 03, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Lauds Wilbur Ross, Richard LeFrank on Formation of Diverse Team
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms applauds Wilbur Ross on the formation of a diverse team to participate in the Treasury Department’s Public-Private Investment Program. - June 03, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Lauds Efforts to Spur Competition and Diversity in Legal Procurements
NAMWOLF applauds the new proposed policy of Executive Order 10 Task Force to promote the utilization of law firms that have a history of hiring, training and promoting and retaining minority and women attorneys. - June 03, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Lauds Congressional Black Caucus for Support of Minority Firms
NAMWOLF supports The Congressional Black Caucus’s message to remember minority law firms during the rescue of the Financial System. - June 03, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Rev. Ike to Give Away One Million Free E-Books
"You can't lose with the stuff I use!" says Rev. Ike. And to prove it, Rev. Ike Ministries announced today that they are giving away a new free eBook, "Thinkonomics," to celebrate the launch of Rev. Ike’s newest website, www.ScienceOfLivingOnline.com. Through his Mind Science lessons, Rev. Ike teaches that "The first place you get anything is in your mind.” And through his Ministries, Rev. Ike is enlightening and uplifting the world one mind at a time, by giving away his powerful e-book. - June 02, 2009 - Reverend Ike Ministries
Christian Living Bible Institute Researchers Prove the Bible Has the Power of God
For the past five years, staff from the Christian Living Bible Institute have studied the affects of applying the Bible to various areas of people's lives with astonishing results. - June 02, 2009 - Christian Living Ministry, Inc.
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Shares Top Ten Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield
Presentation by Colonel McMaster provided insights on leadership from a military perspective that can be applied to a complex business environment. - June 02, 2009 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Mimi Rothschild Makes Homeschooling Curriculum Available to Christian Schools
Program availability creates win-win scenario for students and schools. - June 01, 2009 - Mimi Rothschild
Alpha 7 Ministries Goes "Beyond the Walls" with New Instrumental Gospel/Jazz CD
Alpha 7 Ministries releases "Beyond The Walls" CD. A balanced blend of instrumental music that crosses many genres (Gospel Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Inspirational, Easy Listening). It will reach beyond the walls of your heart and impact your every emotion. - May 31, 2009 - Alpha 7 Ministries
Bob Robinson Files Committee to Run for State Representative in Eaton County
Committee filing by Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee for Eaton County, Michigan House District 71 - May 31, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County
McCormick Foundation Awards Grant to Support Prevail Health Solutions’ Effort to Help Returning Veterans
Prevail Health Solutions LLC, a Chicago-based healthcare technology company, announced today that a $300,000 grant to The Veterans Corporation by the McCormick Foundation and Major League Baseball will fund a trial of Prevail’s evidence-based, cost-effective online intervention for veterans,... - May 31, 2009 - Prevail Health Solutions
The Rotary Club of Westminster East End-to-End Charity Cycle Ride
The Rotary Club of Westminster East is working in partnership with DangerousGround to arrange an 11-day Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle ride. The ride starts at Lands End on 9 September and finishes in John O’ Groats on the 19th. The ride is open to all Rotarians and the hope... - May 31, 2009 - Rotary Club of Westminster East
The Society of Education Consultants Announces a 25% Rise in Membership, Indicating an Increase in of Independent Education Consultancy Since the Credit Crunch
The SEC reports a sharp increase in the number of new members, indicating that changes in the economy are creating more independent education consultancy opportunities - May 31, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
Raleigh Regional Association Of REALTORS® Announces June 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 June, which will be held at RRAR’s training facility, located at 111 Realtor Way in Cary. The following courses will be... - May 31, 2009 - RRAR
Pakistan's Host Families on Brink of Their Own Displacement, World Vision Warns
*Culture of hospitality pushed to its limits as communities provide refuge for hundreds of thousands fleeing violence *Hosts selling assets and sharing everything they have, risking extreme poverty and their own displacement *A host villager agonizes, "It will be easier to die than to ask the displaced to leave." - May 30, 2009 - World Vision US
Taking Action Program Gets to the Heart of Procrastination. The ToDo Institute Offers a New 30-Day Distance Program to Make Progress on an Unfinished Project
Using methods from Japan, including Morita Therapy and Kaizen, this distance learning program will help you move forward with an unfinished project, while providing exposure to strategies and tools that can be used in the future to address procrastination. In this program you will have the support, encouragement, and guidance you need to overcome practical and psychological obstacles and accomplish something that becomes part of your life and legacy. - May 30, 2009 - ToDo Institute
Should We Lower the Drinking Age?
What would happen if drinking were legal at 18 years of age? Alex Koroknay-Palicz joins host Mary Woods on One Hour At a time, on Monday June 1st at 3 pm EST, 12pm PST. Tune in on Monday June 1st to hear Alex Koroknay-Palicz discuss the issues revolving around lowering the drinking age. Have a question during the show? The listener call in number is 1-866-472-5792. - May 30, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Newark Social Justice Groups to Host Safe Spaces Education Conference
Newark Pride Alliance, American Civil Liberties Union, Hetrick-Martin Institute and RUPride are collaborating to host an all day conference on gay and lesbian bullying in schools. Featuring the NJ Commission for Bullying in Schools Chairwoman, the conference aims to empower educators to effectively handle and prevent abuse of gay and lesbian students. The event is free and open to all. - May 30, 2009 - Newark-Essex Pride Coalition
Council for Entrepreneurial Development Announces 2009-2010 Board of Directors
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that the organization’s board of directors has ratified a slate of... - May 30, 2009 - CED
Raleigh Named One of Top 10 Cities for Growth Potential
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Raleigh was named one of the top 10 U.S. cities for growth potential by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. For its 2009 Best Cities list, the publication examined trends in... - May 30, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Walkers Register for 4th Annual Lexington Walk for Wishes
A record number of teams have registered for the 4th Annual Lexington Walk for Wishes® benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Kentucky Region. Walk for Wishes will be on Saturday, June 20 at 8:30 a.m. at Keeneland Race Track, Versailles... - May 29, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Yadkin Riverkeeper Wins 2009 National River Heroes Award
Zoe Gamble, Board of Directors President for Yadkin Riverkeeper® Inc., has announced that Dean Naujoks, the Yadkin Riverkeeper, has been awarded the River Network’s 2009 National River Heroes Award. Created in 2001 by the National River Network, the River Heroes Award recognizes... - May 29, 2009 - Yadkin River Keeper
Planning Underway for Wish Ball 2009: Food, Wine and Wishes
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Kentucky Region announced today that planning was well underway for Wish Ball 2009: The Roaring Twenties. Hosted by 102.3 The Max personalities George Lindsey, Aaron Miller and Lynda Lambert, the taste-of event will include... - May 29, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Code Red is an Endorsed Vendor for the Illinois State Dental Society
Code Red has been selected to provide AEDs and CPR/First Aid Training for the Illinois State Dental Society. - May 29, 2009 - Code Red, LLC
FAM "Familiarization" Trip to Jordan Announced
The Medical Tourism Association has announced a FAM “Familiarization” trip to Jordan on July 14th-17th 2009. The goal of the trip is an introduction to the high quality of healthcare in Jordan, as Jordan is known as having some of the highest quality healthcare in the region, and some... - May 29, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
NPSA Warns Members About CVSA Roadcheck
The National Portable Storage Association is warning its members about the upcoming Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual compliance initiative. - May 29, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Site Helps Women in Small Business Leverage Assets
Press Release outlines the purpose of WomeninJourney.com as well as the benefits for women in business and those who inspire to be. - May 28, 2009 - Women in Journey
RideClean Responds to Ongoing Doping Crisis in Sport
Organization Created by Amateur and Professional Cyclists Responds to Ongoing Doping Crisis in Cycling and Competitive Sport - May 28, 2009 - RideClean
Homeless Shelter Honors Six Graduating Residents
Ground Zero Rescue, a tri-county homeless shelter, kicked off a celebration service on Saturday in honor of six shelter residents who successfully completed the 90-day Center of Hope course program. A cookout, sponsored by the Sunset Café located in Samson, Alabama and hosted by Abundant... - May 28, 2009 - Ground Zero Rescue Missions
Thomas Tsilionis and Peter Smith for Roseland Borough Council
The Roseland Republican Committee proudly announces the kick off of their 2009 campaign. - May 28, 2009 - Committee To Elect Thomas Tsilionis and Peter Smith
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Announces Builders and Bankruptcy Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that the Association will host a breakfast and informational session titled “Builders, Bankruptcy & Protecting Your Clients,” featuring Paul Stam of Stam, Fordham and... - May 28, 2009 - RRAR
International Workshop «Heat of Combustion Tests for Building Materials» (EN ISO 1716) Will be Held in Minsk, Belarus
International workshop «Heat of combustion tests for building materials» (EN ISO 1716) will be held on July 8th 2009 in Minsk, Republic of Belarus. The workshop is initiated by the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus and Research Institute of Fire Safety and... - May 28, 2009 - Research Institute of Fire Safety and Emergencies (RIFSE-Belarus)
Former CPIA Board Member Confirmed as Undersecretary of Energy
The Colorado Photonics Industry Association (CPIA) announced today that a former board member was just confirmed as Undersecretary of Energy last week. Kristina M. Johnson, most recently Provost at Johns Hopkins University, had served as director of the National Science Foundation Engineering... - May 28, 2009 - Colorado Photonics Industry Association
Green Education Foundation Announces Results of National Green Week 2009
Green Education Foundation announced today the results of its environmental sustainability program, National Green Week, which mobilized 400,000 students in 48 states to participate in green lessons and activities from 2/2-4/22/2009 (Earth Day). In total students eliminated 100,000 lbs of trash... - May 28, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Renowned Professional Coach Steve Maraboli Takes TV by Storm
Renowned Professional Coach, Speaker, Writer, National Radio Show Host, and Personal Coach, Steve Maraboli is taking TV by storm as the Empowerment Correspondent on the new hit TV show “Live It Up! with Donna Drake and Fran Capo.” Each week, Steve's segments offer practical strategies,... - May 28, 2009 - A Better Today
Expansion Underway for Onyx Six - Women of Color Business Network
The expanding Onyx Six - Women of Color Business Network has completed the launch its second local chapter in Los Angeles, California. - May 28, 2009 - Onyx Six
Local Lehigh Valley Seminar to Focus on Growing and Preserving Wealth
Learn what strategies can potentially erode wealth - May 28, 2009 - ReferralWeb
Web Courseworks' CEO & 'Chronotron' Creator to Present at Top Training Conference
Jon Aleckson & Joe Rheaume will lead a workshop on “Developing Interactive Learning Objects, Simulations, and Games” at the American Society of Training Directors (ASTD) 2009 International Conference & Exposition in Washington DC on May 30th, 2009 - May 28, 2009 - Web Courseworks
Green Education Foundation and Fisher Elementary School Win Massachusetts 2009 Secretary's Award for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) granted the Green Education Foundation the Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Environmental Education for their outstanding efforts in furthering environmental learning. The intent of the award program is to honor and support educators “who are going above and beyond curriculum requirements to make a difference in protecting our planet while fostering the next generation of environmental stewards.” - May 28, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Bonaire is Pleased to Announce Insel Air Introduces Non-Stop Flights from Miami to Bonaire
The Tourism Corporation Bonaire today announces that Insel Air will be commencing a new weekly non-stop flight from Miami, Florida to Bonaire effective July 4, 2009. The flight will operate weekly on Saturdays throughout the year. - May 27, 2009 - BONHATA
TCE (Total Customer Experience) Model Building e-Workshop for Telecom Operators
TCE (Total Customer Experience) Model Building e-Workshop is designed to help Marketing, Sales and Service Executives build a TCE model to monitor, manage, and enhance the total customer experience across multiple channels and touch-points throughout the whole customer lifecycle. The content of... - May 27, 2009 - G-CEM