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The Reality of Credit Scores and Identity Theft
Why it has become increasingly more critical to understand them - May 01, 2009 - ReferralWeb
Sikhcess™ Launches ‘Feed the Homeless’ Campaign Across North America in April and May
Sikhcess™ volunteers prepare to feed homeless communities in honor of Vaisakhi, a celebration of selfless service, equality, and ‘giving back’ during India’s harvest season in the months of April and May. - April 30, 2009 - Sikhcess
NAMWOLF Commends Wisconsin for Meeting Minority Business Goal
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms commends Governor Doyle for ensuring that the State of Wisconsin met the Minority Business Enterprise Program’s goal for 2008. - April 30, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Swine Flu: a Spread Southward Could be Disaster for Weak Public Health Systems
* World Vision Preparing for Possible Global Spread, Educating Staff Worldwide * Health threat underscores need for community health strengthening in poor countries - April 30, 2009 - World Vision US
Avian Academics: Bird Watching Contest Provides Innovative Tool for Teachers
This May, the Fledging Birders Program is challenging teachers and students across America to discover their local birds of the annual spring migration. The Schoolyard Birding Challenge (www.fledgingbirders.org/challenge.html) will award outstanding classes across the country with prizes for taking... - April 30, 2009 - National Biodiversity Parks, Inc.
Church Issues Guidelines on Swine Flu
In light of the declared health emergency, the church is modifying several religious practices to prevent transmission of swine flu at its services. - April 30, 2009 - North American Old Catholic Church
International Brangus Auxiliary Announces 2009 National Scholarship Winners
The International Brangus Auxiliary (IBA) is proud to reveal this year’s national scholarship winners. The announcement was made to a packed room during the 2009 International Brangus Breeders Awards Banquet, held in Houston, Texas on March 6th, 2009. The Ray Mackey Memorial Upperclassman... - April 29, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
RRAR Announces May 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 May which will be held at RRAR’s training facility, located at 111 Realtor Way in Cary. - April 29, 2009 - RRAR
AlumniCard Network National and Local Discount Program
Information about the newly launched alumni association discount program - April 29, 2009 - AlumniCard
Universal Service Fund-Pakistan Awards Rs. 1.4 Billion Contracts for Broadband in Un-Served Urban Areas
Universal Service Fund awarded first contracts, worth Rs. 1.4 Billion in total, for providing Broadband Services in the Un-Served Urban areas of Faisalabad Telecom Region (FTR) comprising of districts of Faisalabad, Jhang, Sargodha, Toba Tek Singh, Khushab, Bhakkar and Mianwali, excluding the served city of Faisalabad, to PTCL and Wateen Telecom. - April 29, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
May 18th Golf Tournament Helps Raise Funds for NATHA
The inaugural NATHA (Neighbors Acting Together Helping All) Golf Tournament will be held Monday, May 18, 2009 at the exclusive and private La Canada Flintridge Country Club. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m., a delicious bbq lunch will be served at 11:00 a.m., and the tournament will begin at noon... - April 29, 2009 - NATHA
Tim Stack to Speak at Afinitas' Doylestown Dinner on May 21, 2009
Actor Writer & Producer, Timothy Stack will be speaking at the Afinitas Doylestown Dinner at 6pm, Thursday May 21, 2008. The dinner will be held at Doylestown Country Club. For Tickets and more information please visit www.afinitas.net. - April 29, 2009 - afinitas
Kick Off Event Planned for FastTrac™ Growth Venture Program in Southwest Florida
The Small Business Coalition Inc. is pleased to announce its FastTrac™ Kick-Off and Networking Event. The preview event will be held on May 11th, 5:00-6:00pm at the Hyatt Place Coconut Point, 23120 Via Villagio - Estero, Florida. The kick-off will offer a chance for attendees to learn more... - April 29, 2009 - FastTrac
Cantcha, Inc. – Releases “Our Daily Bread” a New Christian iPhone and iPod Touch Application on iTunes
Cantcha, Inc . the makers of iMissal has released “Our Daily Bread”, another iPhone and iPod touch application for the Christian community. Enjoy a unique and thought provoking Bible verse for every day of the year displayed on a beautiful background. Choose from three different Bible... - April 28, 2009 - Cantcha, Inc.
A Meaningful Life and a Solution to the “God Wars” Offered in Award-Winning New Book
"Return to Meaning: The American Psyche in Search of its Soul," by Dr. Andrew Cort, D.C., J.D., Redefines Religious Meaning and Its Importance for a Scientific Age. - April 27, 2009 - Andrew Cort
Positively Inspired: South Wales’ Free-Thinkers Escape ‘Doom and Gloom’
Welsh celebrity gardener Lynne Allbutt launches programme of Uplifting Talks for Cardiff-based personal growth organization. - April 27, 2009 - Universal Growth Organisation
Revival Hill Christian Schools Re-Open with Scholarships for North Philly Kids
After relocating from Mt. Airy to the Tioga/Nicetown section of North Philadelphia, Revival Hill Christian School and TKG Christian Middle School are making available multiple scholarships for North Philly children to attend private school. Revival Hill Christian Schools, encompassing grades 6-12... - April 27, 2009 - Revival Hill Christian Schools
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - Myths and Truths
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on April 27, 2009 to hear Diane Davey’s interview. One Hour at a Time with host Mary Woods and guest host Dr. Mark Green airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - April 26, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Jeb Burton to Race in Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Series
Daytona 500 winner’s son chosen as guest driver for the green racing series’ season opener. - April 26, 2009 - Ward Burton Enterprises
World Vision India and Odyssey Jointly Conduct the Big Read
World Vision India, a child-focused, Christian relief and development organization, in association with Odyssey, a premier leisure store chain, organized a book-reading session, as part of the Global Campaign for Education’s Big Read initiative. - April 26, 2009 - World Vision India
Hampton Roads Pride Out in the Park - Stonewall40 Celebrates LGBT History in Virginia
In honor of the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Hampton Roads Pride is holding the annual Out in the Park Event on June 28th, 2009. A LGBT history project focused on events that impacted the community in Hampton Roads, Virginia will be featured at the festival. - April 25, 2009 - Hampton Roads Pride
Wake County Economic Development Podcast Discusses Triangle’s Booming Serious Gaming Industry
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced the release of a new audio podcast discussing many aspects of the booming gaming industry in the Triangle, from the types of games developed to the connection to other industries in the... - April 25, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Reaching Out to Micronesians
Church working with Micronesian Government to protect the rights of Micronesian Nationals living in the US. - April 25, 2009 - North American Old Catholic Church
It is Time to Reserve Your Space at the 16th Annual FCCA Conference & Trade Show
This is the best opportunity to showcase your destination or product and it’s at the 16th Annual FCCA Conference and Trade Show. This year in St. Lucia from October 26-30th, which provides the perfect market for anyone in the tourism sector to interact with 1000 cruise industry partners and... - April 25, 2009 - Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Hosts Spring Open Charity Golf Tournament
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR), (www.rrar.com) announced that RRAR will host the REALTORS® Spring Open Charity Golf Tournament on Wednesday, May 6 at Devil’s Ridge Golf Club in Holly Springs, N.C. All proceeds from the event will benefit... - April 25, 2009 - RRAR
Jennifer Dunleavy of The Accuro Group to Address Job Search Strategies at CareerNet Meeting
CareerNet has announced that Jennifer Dunleavy, president of The Accuro Group, will be the speaker at the organization’s next meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, April 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 7506 Falls of... - April 25, 2009 - Career Transformations
First Annual Space Coast Boating Week Kick-Off Event – BoatBrevard.com WaterFest 2009
Billed as the "Central Florida’s Largest On-the-Water Boating Gathering," the BoatBrevard.com WaterFest on May 9, 2009 will be a record-breaking event as boaters of all sorts from all over Central Florida will gather to celebrate the local boating lifestyle and kick-off the Brevard... - April 24, 2009 - BoatFlorida.com
NPSA Partners with B.I.C.
The National Portable Storage Association partners with the Bureau International des Containers et du Transport Intermodal to assist with the tracking and monitoring of containers. - April 24, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Survey Puts Forest on Road to Preservation
Teams of volunteers have been taking vital steps towards saving a unique Kenyan forest and its resident population of endangered Colobus monkeys. - April 24, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Vigilant in Times of High Number of Uninsured
TAHU Working to Alleviate Pressures for Uninsured Texans. - April 24, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
SERCOS Vendor Organizations Announce Encoder Profile for SERCOS III
A specification for an encoder profile for the SERCOS III real-time Ethernet protocol is being developed in consultation with users and suppliers and will be available in November 2009. In parallel, a conformance test is being developed to ensure interoperability of different devices. In the... - April 24, 2009 - SERCOS North America
SERCOS lll Master Software Driver Library Submitted as Open-Source
SERCOS International (SI) has announced it will provide an open source software driver library for the SERCOS lll real-time Ethernet communication system master implementation. SERCOS III thus will be the first high performance real-time protocol which makes driver software available as source... - April 24, 2009 - SERCOS North America
This Ministry Would Not Exist Without Them
L.I.F.E. Ministries’ facilitators conduct sexual addiction recovery support groups in churches across the country and abroad. “Without our support group facilitators, this ministry would not exist,” exclaims Johna Hale, Executive Director. Answering the call from group starters and group facilitators, L.I.F.E. Ministries has released a DVD resource on starting, running, and building a sexual integrity ministry. - April 24, 2009 - L.I.F.E. Ministries
Web Courseworks Selected as Simulation Vendor for Intelligent Transportation Systems Institute (ITS) & University of Minnesota
The Intelligent Transportation Systems Institute (ITS) at the University of Minnesota chose Web Courseworks to develop a robust Traffic Control Game to raise interest and awareness regarding the transportation and engineering field among young adults. This game or immersive learning simulation is... - April 24, 2009 - Web Courseworks
Spotlight Radio Ministries Launches New Online Radio Ministry
Spotlight Radio Ministries interviews Christian Men and Women, and those who have been touched by His Grace and Mercy, using BlogTalkRadio.com to help spread the message of Salvation. - April 23, 2009 - Spotlight Radio Ministries
Environment Website with a Twist Planet Tingle Launches on Earth Day
PlanetTingle.com is not your usual environment website. Members act in coordinated effort creating greater impact at once. Results are then posted on the site. - April 23, 2009 - Billy Surf
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Offers Advice to Avoid Being Jilted at the Altar by Wedding Vendors
Wedding insurance becoming more popular to ensure worry-free walk down the aisle. - April 23, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Burnaby Wall Slated for New Environmental Art Project
The Earth Foundation today announced a new mural project that will begin in early April. The project, with the working title of “Gray Wolves”, will be a large scale public art piece painted on a wall at 7611 Edmonds Street in Burnaby, BC. The piece is slated for completion by April 30th and will depict a family of endangered wolves, bringing awareness to their plight and beauty. - April 22, 2009 - The Earth Foundation
Thousands Flee Conflict in Sri Lanka; World Vision Increasing Response
Needs of children are paramount as resources are stretched with influx of displaced - April 22, 2009 - World Vision US
Frontier Fort Faire and Public Archaeology Event Scheduled for May 2
Gwinnett Archaeological Research Society Announces Launch of First Annual Frontier Fort Faire at Historic Fort Daniel in Celebration of 2009 May Archaeology Month. - April 22, 2009 - Gwinnett Archaeological Research Society
RRAR Young Professionals Network Hosts State of the Economy Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR), (www.rrar.com) announced that RRAR’s Raleigh, N.C. Chapter for Young Professionals Network (RYPN) will host a State of the Economy event featuring Mike Walden, N.C. State University Economist on Wednesday, April... - April 22, 2009 - RRAR
Cross Receives Coveted 4-Star Rating for Sound Fiscal Management from Non-Profit Watchdog Charity Navigator
Cross International, a South-Florida-based charity providing relief and development aid to the poor overseas, recently received a 4-star rating from industry watchdog Charity Navigator for its ability to effectively manage and grow its finances. - April 22, 2009 - Cross International
IBBA Announces 2nd Annual International Issue of the Brangus Journal
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA), along with Brangus Publications Inc (BPI), is currently in production of its 2nd annual international issue of the Brangus Journal. Following the recent success of the Global Brangus Roundup, held March 8, 2009, the IBBA is continuing its... - April 22, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Heavens Best Ministries
Angelo O. Jones Ministries. Heavens Best Healing & Deliverance Baptist Church. - April 21, 2009 - Angelo O Jones Ministries
Ed Begley Jr Joins Non-Profit Start-Up Green Wish for Its Official Launch in Honor of Earth Day 2009
Headed by Actor Raphael Sbarge, Green Wish will Help Raise Funds for Local “Going Green” Projects in Communities across America. - April 21, 2009 - Green Wish Inc
Award-Winning Author Jana Bommersbach to Preside Over Arizona Book Awards May 9
Jana Bommersbach, acclaimed and respected journalist, will emcee the 2009 Arizona Book Awards hosted by the Arizona Book Publishing Association, to be held May 9th at the Arizona Club. - April 21, 2009 - Arizona Book Publishing Association
Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue to Participate in Project E.A.G.L.E
Project E.A.G.L.E. – Winter Haven, Florida attracts a variety of groups from across the state to participate in its annual clean up of area lakes. - April 21, 2009 - Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue
Universal Service Fund - Pakistan Awards Rs. 930 Million Contract for Provision of Modern Telecom Services
Universal Service Fund and Telenor have entered into a Rs. 930 Million contract to provide basic telephony and data services to the population in the yet un-served areas of Mirpur Khas “Lot”, consisting of un-served areas in, Sanghar, Tharparkar Umerkot and Mirpur Khas districts. - April 19, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
Faces of Combat: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on April 20, 2009 to hear Eric Newhouse’s interview. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - April 19, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
NPSA Resale Expo Offers Industry Predictions
Portable storage industry vendors will gather in Santa Barbara May 3-5 to discuss the challenges facing the industry and how to position for future growth. - April 19, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association