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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
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
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
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
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
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
Operation: Kid Equip Gains a Boost from Fiscal Sponsorship Under the North Woodward Community Foundation
Operation: Kid Equip's new agreement with the North Woodward Community Foundation will enhance the connectedness and quality of life for families in Oakland County and all of Southeastern Michigan. - April 19, 2009 - Operation: Kid Equip
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
Ad 2 Tampa Bay Recognized as Nation's Top Chapter
Local young professional group Ad 2 Tampa Bay has been announced as the winner of the American Advertising Federation's national "Club of the Year" award for the second consecutive year, recognizing the club's contributions to the community and the advertising industry throughout their 2008-2009 club year. - April 18, 2009 - Ad 2 Tampa Bay
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Says Keep Your Cool When Dealing with Customer Service Agents
The correct attitude can make the difference between success and frustration when you have a problem - April 18, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Wake County Economic Development and Red Hat Discuss Strengths of Local Economy
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced the official release of its first video profile for “Raleigh-Wake County Business Showcase,” a new video series profiling locally-based companies that continue to grow and remain competitive during the... - April 18, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
RRAR Member Re-Appointed as Federal Political Coordinator for Representative Brad Miller (D-NC-13)
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that Mary Edna Williams, broker and owner of RE/MAX Capital Realty, has been re-appointed as the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) for... - April 18, 2009 - RRAR
New Way for Kids & Families to Help Planet - Plant Trees in Coconut Husks
Helping to reduce global warming and learning about sustainability just got quick and easy with the PlantBest Healthy Planet Tree Planting Kit™ – a new product that uses coconut husks for planting tree seeds. Planting a tree is an important step in helping to reduce global warming. What the tree seed is planted in is important too. Hyper-renewable coir (pronounced “koi’er”) - the spent rind of coconuts - is a sustainable alternative planting medium to peat moss. http://www.plantbest.com. - April 17, 2009 - PlantBest Inc.
April NEOUPA Event: Predicting Human Behavior
Dr. Bonnie John, a full time professor at Carnegie Mellon University, will review the uses of cognitive models in system design and the current state of research and practice. She will also be presenting some exciting new tools and research directions that promise to make predictive human performance modeling even more useful - April 17, 2009 - NEOUPA - Northeast Ohio Usability Professionals' Association
Amy Jo Garner Ministries Sponsors Online Writing Course
In 5 short weeks they can show you how to write professional, effective business documents, including e-mails and forum postings, that reduce miscommunication, improve the response you get from others, and demonstrate your professional competence and expertise. - April 17, 2009 - Amy Jo Garner Ministries
Forsythia on Sale for Earth Day
With Earth Day right around the corner, Meadowview has placed forsythia on sale for as low as $1.05 a plant. - April 17, 2009 - Meadowview LLC
Mothers Who Make a Difference 2009 Fourth Annual List
Love Our Children USA announced today the Fourth Annual “Mothers Who Make A Difference List.” What is the most difficult job in the world? Parenting! As Mother’s Day nears on Sunday, May 10th, and at a time when violence against children affects over 3 million children in our... - April 17, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
D'Orazio Contracting Invites the Community to an Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration on Wednesday April 22, 2009
D’Orazio Contracting and RE/MAX Alliance, Inc. invites the community to an Arbor Day and Earth Day celebration on April 22, 2009 at North Creek Estates 8385 Opal Drive Westland, Michigan 48185. - April 17, 2009 - D'Orazio Contracting Corp.
Corporations Cutting Costs by Embracing Smaller Law Firms
To help with budget restraints, large corporations like DuPont are embracing smaller law firms that bring experience and expertise to the table, but at a smaller dollar point. - April 17, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
The Tri-Town Economic Development Committee Has Posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
The Tri-Town Economic Development Committee has posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a planner/consultant services to help the Tri-Town Economic Development Group develop an Economic Development Plan for the towns of Dover and Wilmington (combined populating of 3635). The RFQ is for an... - April 17, 2009 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
Rural Mobile Broadband Alliance Hits 100-Member Mark - RuMBA Launches Membership Drive to Add Hundreds of Telcos
RuMBA USA has now secured more than 100 members, comprising rural telcos, mobile broadband equipment makers, rural residents and broadband suppliers, in the effort to ensure stimulus funds will bring the best possible array of mobile broadband solutions to rural America. - April 16, 2009 - Rural Mobile and Broadband Alliance USA
Recession Proof Insurance for the Business Woman - Are You Covered?
Atlanta women's business network, Dinner With Friends, offers skills development and effective networking to help businesses thrive in an economic down turn. - April 16, 2009 - Dinner With Friends Women's Network
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Participate in NCAR Legislative Day
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association’s Triangle REALTORS® Leadership Academy will participate in the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® (NCAR) Legislative Day on April 22 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. - April 16, 2009 - RRAR
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns Consumers About "Car Cloning"
Unwitting consumers face confiscation and potential criminal charges - April 16, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Medical Tourism Association Releases First Patient Surveys on Medical Tourism
The Medical Tourism Association has released preliminary results from its first patient surveys in the Medical Tourism Industry. The Medical Tourism Association has created this medical tourism patient survey as part of a larger research project to study the medical tourism industry. The continuing... - April 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association Acquires AllAboutAlpha.com
The CAIA Association was established with the belief that a strong foundation of knowledge specific to alternative investments is essential for all AI professionals. Other programs do not address the unique attributes associated with alternative assets, but focus primarily on traditional investments. - April 16, 2009 - Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts Association
Southeast Electric Flight Festival Celebrates the Thrill of Flight
World’s Largest Model Electric Flight Festival Draws Huge Crowds. - April 16, 2009 - Academy of Model Aeronautics
Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism to be Featured at 1st Conference
Over 300 registrants have registered for the 1st Conference on Medical Tourism and Health Tourism in Latin America, which takes place April 27-29th, 2009, in Monterrey, Mexico. Over 50 expert speakers will share their knowledge on medical tourism and health tourism. All the top hospitals and... - April 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
National Association of Health Underwriters Hosts 2009 Capitol Conference
Texas Chapter Voices Opinions of Independent State Insurance Agents. - April 16, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, Councilmember Donna Frye, Green Leaders Share Spotlight at International Earth Day Leadership Event, April 22nd 2009
Contested terrain has long been a staple of the landscape in sustainability policy choice at the city, state and federal levels. www.SanDiegoEarthWeek.com public event organizers are bringing diverse “Green” Leaders together for International Earth Day on April 22nd, as a large gesture... - April 15, 2009 - SanDiegoEarthWeek.com
California Tax Filers Can Make Last Minute Charitable Gift
As Californians face the annual April 15th tax filing deadline, they should know they can make a charitable contribution to one or more worthwhile causes directly on their state tax return. - April 15, 2009 - Checkoff California
GlobalLinker.com Empowers Small Businesses to Get Through the Economic Crisis
GlobalLinker.com is a free business centric website with a global business network that allows small businesses to manage and grow their business more efficiently in today's economy. GlobalLinker.com offers small businesses a virtual online office from where they can network with other businesses and access an array of powerful business tools. - April 15, 2009 - GlobalLinker.com
Asia Pacific Warmly Welcomes the Regional Head Quarter of International Association of Medical Tourism (IAMT) Upon Its Inauguration
IAMT has opened its regional office for the Asia Pacific region. This office will provide logistic support for IAMT's global operations as well provide information about US and Europe hospitals to patients in Asia Pacific countries. - April 15, 2009 - International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA)
“Cutting Edge MLM”-The Symposium Experience Apr. 27-28
While a number of direct selling companies achieve brilliant success, many others barely make it out of the gate. The Symposium Group, a consortium of MLM and Party Plan experts, holds symposiums to train entrepreneurs interested in starting a company as well as executive teams of startup and existing MLM and Party Plan companies. - April 15, 2009 - The Symposium Group
WCED Assistant Executive Director to Speak at The State of Garner Panel Discussion
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Conni Tucker, assistant executive director, will be participating on Triangle Business Journal’s “The State of Garner” panel discussion on Friday, April 17 from... - April 15, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
IBBA Launches BrangusVideo
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is proud to announce the launch of BrangusVideo, a YouTube Video Channel dedicated to increasing the exposure of the Brangus breed. The video channel will become a repository for IBBA media that cannot be appropriately served by Brangus... - April 15, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Indian Express: Website Launched ‘to Make a Difference in These Polls’
‘People who grudge the most about the policies of the government are those who do not vote.’ - April 14, 2009 - votechandigarh
New Community Church Raises Funds for Maryland Baby Recovering from Four Major Surgeries and Approaching Fifth Procedure Before First Birthday
Doctors at Johns Hopkins Schedule Laryngoscope for Baby Seniya to Investigate Impaired Breathing and Speech. - April 13, 2009 - New Community COGIC
NPSA Exhibits at Associated General Contractors Event
The NPSA promoted portable storage containers at The Constructor Expo, a premier annual event attended by more than 3,000 industry professionals. - April 13, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association