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Activists Return to Darfur Despite Danger
For 10 consecutive days, Stop Genocide Now’s I-ACT program (interactive-activism) will connect you with the faces and lives of Darfur refugees who escaped genocide in their homeland. Watch live videos from the field team, read journal entries and add your comments, take action daily and change the way the world responds to genocide. - March 22, 2009 - Stop Genocide Now
Illinois State University Selects Agilon Business Financials Powered by Agresso
Illinois State University Foundation has selected Agilon's Business Financials solution, powered by Agresso, to replace its legacy mainframe-based system. - March 21, 2009 - Agilon, LLC.
Morton Grove Election Topics
In the weeks leading up to the April 7, 2009 Municipal Election in Morton Grove, two major issues affecting all residents have been raised in campaign literature being distributed by the Caucus Party concerning Off-Track Betting (OTB) and Caucus’ affiliations with national political parties. - March 21, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
NPSA Resale Expo Offers Early Bird Discounts
The NPSA is offering an early bird discount to those who register for the Resale Expo before March 29, 2009. - March 21, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Boone County Arboretum Unveils New Logo for 10th Anniversary
Where Fun and Family Take Root - March 20, 2009 - Boone County Arboretum
Silva Tree Applaud the Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales’ current South American adventure is causing a long-awaited stir in the media and the public. Silva Tree SA, who are actively working towards halting deforestation, have long awaited such an ambassador for their cause. - March 20, 2009 - Silva Tree S.A.
N.C. Water Rights Committee Releases Podcast Addressing the State Trust Concept
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) has released a podcast featuring Christopher Bramlett, treasurer of N.C. Water Rights Committee, discussing the State Trust Concept as a better option to own and manage the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project than what Alcoa currently proposes. The... - March 20, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
CT BBB Warns Consumers About Deceptive Auto-Warranty Solicitations
Complaints nationwide show pattern of deceptive tactics used to sell unnecessary extended warranties. - March 19, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
AIA Michigan and PCIA Team Up to Help Design Firms
New benefit helps firms meet insurance needs and lower costs. - March 19, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Antiques & Collectibles National Association Announces New Orleans Convention Dates for 2010
The ACNA has announced the scheduling of its next Convention in New Orleans for January 10-13, 2010 for antiques related shop owners, mall owners, mall & show dealers, show promoters and private collectors. - March 19, 2009 - Antiques & Collectibles National Association
Bagpipe and Drum Competition at the 14th Annual Scottish Games Gathering
Residents of the normally peaceful Bakersfield College adjacent neighborhoods might think they are deep in the Scottish Highlands Saturday morning April 4th, even catching a glimpse of kilted pipers and drummers, confirming the haunting sounds of the highlands they thought they only imagined in... - March 19, 2009 - Kern County Scottish Society
IDOT Indicates New Dempster Street Improvements for Morton Grove
Current Morton Grove Village Trustee and Action Party Mayoral Candidate, Daniel J. Staackmann, was pleased to see a posting on the Illinois Department of Transportation’s website that defined two programs that will benefit the Village of Morton Grove. “I like to monitor this site for... - March 18, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Dr. Russell Thomas at The Hamner Receives Society of Toxicology Achievement Award
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (The Hamner) has announced that Russell S. Thomas, Ph.D., director of the Center for Genomic Biology and Bioinformatics and senior investigator at The Hamner, has received the 2008 Achievement Award from the Society of Toxicology. The award honors a member... - March 18, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Wake County Economic Development Project Receives 2009 SPACE Award for Economic Development
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Siemens Medical Solutions (SMS) USA Expansion received the Triangle Business Journal’s SPACE Award for Economic Development in the Existing Industry category. This award... - March 18, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
We Got Parity, What Now? - an Interview with Chris Crosby by Host Mary Woods of WestBridge Community Services
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel to hear Chris Crosby’s interview – and many other intriguing interviews. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. Have a question during the show? The listener call in number is 1-866-472-5792. - March 18, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
2nd Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival
The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Life Magazine are now accepting applications for vendors at their premiere annual wine and food festival on September 25, 26 and 27th, 2009. Named a 2009 Top 10 Fall Event by the Vermont State Chamber of Commerce, the 2nd annual Vermont Life... - March 18, 2009 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
NJ and PA Land Title Associations Join Forces for Convention
In a year of extreme cutbacks across the real estate and financial services industries, PA and NJ's land title associations have joined forces to ensure that their members can continue their professional development and strengthen their networks at their first joint annual convention ever. - March 17, 2009 - Pennsylvania Land Title Association
Jane Thomas Announces the Launch of WaysWomenOrgasm.org, a Blog-Based Forum for Women of All Ages, Which Takes a Fresh Approach to Discussing Women’s Sexuality
Jane Thomas, author of WaysWomenOrgasm.org, is committed to providing better sex information to women and their partners so that couples can make sex even better in long-term sexual relationships. - March 17, 2009 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
Association of Commerical Real Estate Professionals Honors Thomas Tsilionis (Tom Tsilionis) as Their 2009 Platinum Member
Thomas Tsilionis (Tom Tsilionis) has received top honors from the Association of Commercial Real Estate Professionals (ACREPRO) and was named Platinum Member for 2009. The Platinum Award was issued by ACREPRO chairman Robert Gill in front of 100 members. At the end of the event everyone received a free copy of 'The Foreclosure Survival Answer Book'. - March 17, 2009 - Association of Commercial Real Estate Professionals
Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda Establishes Partnerships with Ugandan Ministry of Health, Uganda CARES, FINCA International and RHSP
Dr. Carlos Elguero Joins Engeye Health Clinic's Board of Directors - March 16, 2009 - Engeye
Free the Children Founder Visits Local School District
Dare to Be supports Free The Children through their Me to We clothing line. Free The Children's founder Craig Kielburger spoke to over a thousand students in the Kelowna BC School District about being the change. - March 16, 2009 - Dare to Be Communications
Re-Launch of Local Organization for Medical Anomalies
The Because I Care Foundation, Inc. is re-organizing to better serve and create awareness for people with Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS) and other similar lymphatic and vascular malformations. - March 15, 2009 - Because I Care Foundation
Triangle Technology Executives Council Announces New President and 2009 Board
The Triangle Technology Executives Council (TTEC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the economic development of technology companies in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced its new president & CEO as well as the 2009 board of directors. John Crites has been named... - March 15, 2009 - Triangle Technology Executives Council
Increasing Business Through Word of Mouth Marketing
Learn How at the Champions Chapter of Business Network International Visitor's Day on March 24 at Meridian Sports Club in Fullerton. - March 15, 2009 - So Cal BNI - Champions Chapter
Annual Gala to Raise Money for HeartShare
HeartShare's Annual Spring Gala and Auction is an exciting evening with celebrities, awards and a silent auction. - March 15, 2009 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
National Energy Symposium Will Explore Solutions and Initiate Dialogue for Reform
"Reforming American Energy: Encouraging Innovation, Producing Solutions" will employ unique format to address major energy issues. - March 15, 2009 - Reform Institute
ULI Forum to Address Sustainability in the Current Economic Crisis
Experts to present sustainable development case studies in the Triangle. - March 14, 2009 - Urban Land Institute - Triangle
International Eye Care Organization Himalayan Cataract Project Earns a Rare Fourth Consecutive 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
The Himalayan Cataract Project works to eradicate preventable and curable blindness through high-quality ophthalmic care, education and the establishment of a world-class eye care infrastructure in the Himalaya and Sub-Saharan Africa. - March 14, 2009 - Himalayan Cataract Project
Morton Grove Action Party Issues Early Voting Reminder
The Morton Grove Action Party issues a friendly reminder to all Morton Grove Village residents that “Early Voting” for the upcoming Municipal Election will begin on Monday, March 16, 2009. Early voting will run through April 2. Residents may vote early at Village Hall, 6101 Capulina... - March 14, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
The Happily Handmade Giveaway: A Valuable Tool for Promoting Indie Business
In today's tough economic climate, many small businesses are struggling to find creative ways to reach new customers. One surefire method to lure new clients is to offer them fantastic free merchandise. The Happily Handmade Giveaway builds off this precept, creating a cost effective tool for... - March 14, 2009 - Happily Handmade Giveaway
Wellness Company Eases Need for Prevention
Wellco Corporation is helping even more employees maintain their health in a shaky economy, through its recent partnership with Media Genesis. - March 14, 2009 - Wellco Corporation
Lupus Research Institute Advocacy Results in Congressional Funding of New National Lupus Health Education Program
As a result of long term advocacy outreach by the Lupus Research Institute (LRI) National Coalition, today President Obama signed legislation appropriating $1 million in new funding for a national lupus health education program for healthcare providers. The education program will be led by the... - March 12, 2009 - Lupus Research Institute
RENA Networks Launches Today to Help Businesses Build Networks, Enhance Social Capital and Generate Productive Referrals
New company helps businesses and sales people build powerful referral networks - March 12, 2009 - RENA Networks
Invisible Children Releases New Film in Preparation for World Event
Invisible Children, a media-based organization dedicated to ending Africa’s longest-running war has released their latest and most controversial film to date, ‘The Rescue of Joseph Kony’s Child Soldiers’, in a radical bid to mobilize the international community to seek... - March 12, 2009 - Invisible Children
NPSA Resale Expo Tackles Economic Issues
Portable storage industry players will gather in Santa Barbara this May to discuss how the economy is impacting portable storage – and what to do about it. - March 12, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Former Co-Head of the Corporate Finance Department of Raymond James Joins American Liquor Alliance, LLC
Ron Miller of Miller Advisory Corp. has formally joined forces with American Liquor Alliance, LLC to spearhead Mergers & Acquisitions as American Liquor Alliance continues the march to revolutionize the retail wine and spirits industry. - March 12, 2009 - American Liquor Alliance, LLC
Raleigh Named One of the Healthiest Housing Markets for 2009
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Raleigh was named one of the healthiest housing markets of 2009 by Builder Magazine. The publication analyzed 75 housing markets across the country and ranked them based on their... - March 12, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Wells Fargo CEO Stumpf to Speak at CED’s Venture 2009
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 the keynote speakers for the Venture 2009 conference, scheduled for... - March 12, 2009 - CED
NYC Citizens Anxious About Upcoming City Council Vote to Legalize Beekeeping in NYC
NYC to Buzz With New Beekeeping Activity Should Bill Pass. With the recent news that Denver has joined the ranks of major cities that have decriminalized beekeeping, New York City residents are hopeful that an upcoming City Council vote will legalize beekeeping in the Big Apple. In New York City,... - March 12, 2009 - The Honeybee Conservancy
Independent Businesswoman Wins National Competition
Gabrielle Mullinax, owner of Fullerton Photographics and Board of Directors member of Independent Photo Imagers, recently won $25,000 in the Custom Photo Gift Promotion Competition at PMA09. - March 12, 2009 - Independent Photo Imagers
Center for Spiritual Living Eugene and Mary Anne Radmacher to Offer a Free Inspirational Teleseminar Lean Forward Into Your Life
Lean Forward telesession explores a most comprehensive map to uncover the journey you are intended to travel and to fulfill your life's work. This is a free call and all are invited to attend from the comfort of their homes. - March 11, 2009 - Center For Spiritual Living Eugene
MADD Honoring Law Enforcement and Civilians
MADD continues the campaign to eliminate drunk driving. - March 11, 2009 - Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Long Island
Yeah, I Got a Prayer for That: People Are Turning to Prayer for Answers in 2009
DRM Productions unveils “Donny’s Prayers” multimedia concept at Stage 52 on March 26th. Kicks off 40 Days of Prayer leading up to the National Day of Prayer. “A Nation United in Prayer Can Stand Strong” - March 11, 2009 - DRM Productions
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Lobbies for Consumer Advocacy
Agents Gather to Discuss Health Insurance Issues with Legislators - March 11, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Dr. Charles Hamner Leads CED Biotech Forum
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) has announced that Dr. Charles Hamner, Chair of the Board of Directors, will be the moderator for the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) Biotech Forum on Monday, March 16, entitled “Translating Clinical Needs into... - March 11, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Jersey Shore Relay is Now runAPalooza!
New for 2009, Asbury Park Half Marathon event on April 18, 2009, is added to marathon-distance relay and walk to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey and the Children’s Tumor Foundation. - March 11, 2009 - Jersey Shore Running Club
The Connection Between Sound and Healing - on One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods from WestBridge Community Services
Tune in to www.health.voiceamerica.com on Monday at 3pm EST for Mary Woods’ One Hour at a Time show to hear Steven Halpern discuss this fascinating topic. - March 11, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Global Water Announces a New Project in Guatemala Aimed at Eliminating Water Shortages
Global Water has just recently announced their launching of a new project aimed at eliminating Water Scarcity and Water Shortages in Santa Apolonia, Guatemala. - March 10, 2009 - Global Water
Diabetes Social Networks Help People with Diabetes Not Feel Alone
Since it was founded in March 2007, TuDiabetes.com, a social network for people touched by diabetes, has been called MySpace on Insulin and a Facebook for diabetes. As the community approaches its second anniversary, it continues to offer emotional support and diabetes management information to... - March 10, 2009 - Diabetes Hands Foundation
Vision Pune City - 2020
Suresh Kalmadi the MP of Pune has launched the “Vision 2020” Campaign to make Pune a World Class City. He has invited to Share your thoughts for the same. - March 09, 2009 - Sureshkalmadi.org