Recent Headlines
Within Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, & Similar Organizations
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
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
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
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
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™
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Local Lehigh Valley Seminar to Focus on Growing and Preserving Wealth
Learn what strategies can potentially erode wealth - May 28, 2009 - ReferralWeb
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
Project Lifesaver Program to Receive Statewide Recognition
Project Lifesaver International is proud to announce recognition as the Commonwealth Council on Aging 2009 Best Practice Award winner in the Senior Safety category within the Commonwealth of Virginia. - May 26, 2009 - Project Lifesaver
Rio Salado Pop Warner Football & Cheer Fall 2009 Registration
Rio Salado Pop Warner Football & Cheer has served the East Valley for over 30 years (Tempe, Ahwatukee, Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix, & Maricopa). Now accepting registrations for the fall 2009 upcoming season. - May 26, 2009 - Rio Salado Pop Warner
Global Water Sponsors Steve Carlson as He Prepares to Compete in Cozumel Mexico’s Ironman
Global Waters is proud to announce the sponsoring of Steve Carlson as he prepares to compete in Conzumel Mexico's Ironman scheduled for this November. - May 25, 2009 - Global Water
The AlumniCard Network Launches "Alumni Talk" a Forum for Alumni Associations
Information about the AlumniCard Networks forum "Alumni Talk." - May 25, 2009 - AlumniCard
StayPolitical.com Launches National Initiative: “Changing the Way America Interacts with Our Leaders”
With Growing Interest in the Political Realm, NC Based Company seeks to Provide Easy Source of Accurate Information about Politicians on Internet Recent political milestones have primed US citizens for a source of information about Politicians and their stands on the issues. StayPolitical.com... - May 24, 2009 - StayPolitical.com
Launch of New Build Green NH® Website a Resource for Consumers and the Building Industry
Build Green NH® website now the clear source of detailed information on green building techniques, standards, and products. - May 24, 2009 - Home Builders & Remodelers Association of New Hampshire
2009 Arizona Book Awards: Top Arizona Books and Publishers Recognized at Arizona Club Gala Event
The Arizona Book Publishing Association hosted its annual Arizona Book Awards presentation on May 9, 2009 at the Arizona Club in downtown Phoenix. The black-tie event was attended by authors, publishers, and designers who gathered to celebrate the publishing excellence of books produced during 2008. - May 24, 2009 - Arizona Book Publishing Association
Arizona Book Publishing Association Announces 2009 Book Award Finalists
The finalists for the 2009 Arizona Book Awards hosted by the Arizona Book Publishing Association have been determined from more than 120 entries. Winners will be announced at a black-tie optional awards banquet that will be held May 9th at the Arizona Club in downtown Phoenix. - May 23, 2009 - Arizona Book Publishing Association
Congressman Frank M. Kratovil, Jr. Addressing MSBA’s Military Law Committee’s Annual Award Banquet Honoring First Brigadier General Philip Sherman Award Recipient
The Military Law Committee of the Maryland State Bar Association is honored to have Congressman Frank M. Kratovil, Jr. address attendees at its first annual award banquet on May 26th, 6PM at the Towson Army National Guard Armory 307 Washington Ave. Baltimore, MD 21204. The award recognizes outstanding legal service to military members or their families. This year’s recipient is J. Michael Lawlor, Esq. - May 23, 2009 - MSBA Military Law Committee
Portable Storage Vendors Rush to YouTube
The National Portable Storage Association encourages portable storage vendors to display how-to videos on YouTube and other viral video sites. - May 23, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Youth for Human Rights International World Tour 2009
In honor of the 60th Anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) is again circling the globe, now on its sixth annual World Tour. The exciting World Tour 2009 includes Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Columbia, Jordan, Mexico,... - May 23, 2009 - Youth for Human Rights Tampa Bay
SailOrbits.com -- The One Stop Shop for Social Networking Among Merchant Mariners and Sea Lovers is Out with Cool New Features and Trendy Looks
SailOrbits.Com is one of its kind as it is the most unique social networking site dedicated to merchant mariners and ocean lovers all over the world. With its multifaceted platform of Blogs, Forums, Q&A, Polls, Music, Videos, and much more, this site makes an honest effort to erode some of the loneliness’ in that of a sailors life by keeping him constantly connected with friends and families back home. - May 23, 2009 - Sailorbits.com - Sailor Maritime Social Community
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Debuts Green Designation
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR), (www.rrar.com) announced that the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has launched NAR’s Green Designation. The newest designation was designed to help members better understand how the issues of green... - May 23, 2009 - RRAR
IBBA and M&A Source to Benefit Dream House for Medically Fragile Children
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and the M&A Source have selected Dream House for Medically Fragile Children as the first charity recipient of the G.I.F.T. (Good Investments for Tomorrow) program during the IBBA – M&A Source Spring 2009 Joint Conference for Professional Development in June. The G.I.F.T. program was introduced to benefit a local charity, and with contributions from its members, the IBBA & M&A Source will be presenting a monetary donation to Dream House. - May 22, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association
Salem Vegan Society to Donate Vegan Turkey for Salem Mission's Thanksgiving
With the turkey production in the US at a 167-percent increase in 2007, Salem Vegan Society Director Marc Delaney views the donation of Tofurky, a vegan alternative-turkey product, to the 4th annual Salem Vegan Food Drive this June, as an opportunity to lend vegan charity to homeless shelter residents at the Salem Mission - May 22, 2009 - Salem Vegan Society
Conni Tucker Receives 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Ken Atkins, executive director of Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Conni Tucker, assistant executive director, has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award, which honors up-and-coming leaders under the age of 40... - May 22, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center Names Three Men 2009 Volunteers of the Year
Pat Starwich, Jim Cloyd and Harvey Long, all of Riverside, CA, are the recipients of Riverside Humane Society’s annual Friends of the Animals Award. - May 21, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Issues Warning About Census-Related Fraud
Scams involve attempts at identity theft - May 21, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT