Recent Headlines
Within Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, & Similar Organizations
1916 to Perform at The 14th Annual Bakersfield Gathering and Games 2009
There has never, in the history of music in Bakersfield, been such a band with this passionate Celtic/Rock sound. Come to the highland games and listen for yourselves. The band 1916 is your band from your town. Supported by the Kern County Scottish Society, 1916 will perform at this year's Scottish... - February 18, 2009 - Kern County Scottish Society
14th Annual Bakersfield Gathering and Games – Saturday, April 4th, 2009
On Saturday, April 4th, 2009, the Kern County Scottish Society will hold its 14th Annual Bakersfield Gathering and Games at Bakersfield College in Bakersfield, CA. Also known as the Bakersfield Scottish Games, this all-day cultural event can be enjoyed by the entire family. Join us for Celtic music, food, dancing, athletic events and Scottish clan history and dress. - February 18, 2009 - Kern County Scottish Society
Online Resources, Like GirlfriendCircles.com, Are Introducing Bay Area Women to Potential Friends
Most women have a desire to expand their circle of friends but don't know where to meet potential girlfriends or how to foster those relationships. Life Coach and Founder of GirlFriendCircles.com provides three steps to help women identify the friends they need and how to pursue building those new relationships using online tools to develop offline friendships. - February 17, 2009 - GirlFriendCircles, LLC
Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 17th Annual Walk with the Animals Set for March 21
Fundraiser includes pledge walk, pancake breakfast, K-9 demos, pet contests, exhibits, raffle, animals for adoption, boutique, rabies shots, microchipping and more. Free admission. - February 17, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
New Directors Appointed to the Board of the Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
The Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP), a non-profit organization established in 2007 to further the legal document assistant (LDA) and paralegal professions, has announced the appointment of two new Directors. Cara Gould has been appointed to the position of Secretary, and... - February 16, 2009 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
New Purasaf® Provides a Cost Effective Low Energy Pre-Engineered Wastewater Treatment Solution for Secondary & Tertiary Applications
Static bed, attached growth submerged aerated filter system incorporates recycled plastic media that can be operated in aerobic, anoxic, or filtration modes for BOD, Ammonia, Total Nitrogen and TSS reduction. - February 15, 2009 - Bord na Mona
Moving Bed Biological Reactor Wastewater Treatment System Showcased by Bord Na Móna
PuraMAX® System offers an economical treatment solution suitable for secondary treatment, nitrification, denitrification and high strength applications and features use of recycled plastic media. - February 15, 2009 - Bord na Mona
Membrane Bioreactor Wastewater Treatment Solution Introduced by Bord Na Móna for Water Reuse and Total Nitrogen Applications
PuraM® System features Bord na Mona’s enhanced air scour flat plate cassette design, that reduces complexity, and operational input in a range of pre-engineered designs suitable for decentralized applications. - February 15, 2009 - Bord na Mona
Benefits of Bord Na Móna Puraflo® Biofilter Wastewater Treatment System
Offering wastewater treatment and water reuse systems as well as odor treatment and voc abatement for municipal, decentralized or on-site community and commercial applications. - February 15, 2009 - Bord na Mona
Newly Enhanced MÓNASHELL® Biofiltration Odor Control System Introduced by Bord Na Móna
Offering wastewater treatment and water reuse systems as well as odor treatment and voc abatement for municipal, decentralized or on-site community and commercial applications. - February 15, 2009 - Bord na Mona
CED Releases Podcast on the State of Biotechnology in North Carolina
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 release of a new podcast discussing the current state of... - February 15, 2009 - CED
Marketing Financial Joins Advisor Nation as a Network Provider
Advisor Nation is pleased to welcome Marketing Financial as a new Provider on its online business network for insurance and securities professionals. - February 15, 2009 - Advisor Nation
Medical Tourism Association Announces 1st Latin America Medical Tourism & Health Tourism Congress – April 26-28th, 2009
The Medical Tourism Association and Monterrey Healthcare City have partnered together to create the 1st ever Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Conference for Latin America, which will take place April 26-28th, 2009 in Monterrey, Mexico. - February 14, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Shipping Containers Highlighted in NY Time Story
The National Portable Storage Association’s work to raise awareness of the industry is paying dividends with coverage in the New York Times. - February 14, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Out4Immigration Hopeful About Reintroduction of Uniting American Families Act (UAFA)
Bills in House and Senate Call for End to Immigration Discrimination against Same-Sex Binational Couples in United States. - February 14, 2009 - Out4Immigration
CLM Announces Advisory Board Changes
The Council on Litigation Management (CLM) has announced that Domenick DiCicco, SVP, Chief Legal Officer for Zurich North America and Helen Gillcrist, Vice President and Manager of Enterprise Legal Services of Liberty Mutual have agreed to serve as the Council’s Advisory Board Chairman and... - February 13, 2009 - Council on Litigation Management
Local Business Women's Network Ignites Hope in Dismal Economic Crisis
Dinner With Friends Women’s Network offers creative marketing solutions and effective networking to help businesses thrive in an economic down turn. - February 13, 2009 - Dinner With Friends Women's Network
Independence Visitor Center Announces President Obama Day in Celebration of Black History Month
The Independence Visitor Center invites students to submit a video of their recitation of any of the famous speeches the President delivered during the course of his campaign. - February 12, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Medical Tourism Association Partners with Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters
The Medical Tourism Association (MTA) and Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters (LAAHU) partnered in the area of Medical Tourism to present Medical Tourism as a viable solution to the healthcare crisis in California and the US, during the LAAHU annual conference which takes place May 19-20... - February 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Dover Economic Development Committee Moves Ahead with Planning and Promotion of Trails in Dover, VT
The Dover Economic Development Committee in the Mount Snow region of Southern Vermont produces the Crosstown hiking trail map and is working on developing a number of trails in Dover. - February 12, 2009 - Dover Economic Development Committee
Action Party of Morton Grove Hosts "Open House" at Election Headquarters
The Morton Grove Action Party cordially invites all Morton Grove residents to an Open House at its election headquarters, located at 6005 W. Dempster, Morton Grove, on Wednesday, February 18, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Come out to meet the Action Party candidates for the April 7, 2009 municipal... - February 12, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Risk Insurance and Reinsurance Solutions Joins Advisor Nation as a Network Provider
Advisor Nation is pleased to welcome Risk insurance as a new Provider on its online business network for insurance and securities professionals. - February 12, 2009 - Advisor Nation
Witness the Life and Journey of Harriet Tubman Come to Life at the Independence Visitor Center
On Friday, February 20th, 2009, join Independence Visitor Center as the story and legacy of Harriet Tubman is brought to life. Meet the famous conductor of the Underground Railroad, known for making 19 trips in order to bring slaves to freedom. Listen to the storyteller describe the pursuits of... - February 12, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Gwen Ifill Book Reveal and Signing, The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama at the Independence Visitor Center
On Saturday, February 28, 2009, from 5 pm to 7 pm Gwen Ifill, Moderator and Managing Editor of “Washington Week”, will give a brief book reading and discussion of her newly-released book, followed by a book signing in Independence Ballroom at the Independence Visitor Center (6th &... - February 12, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Medical Tourism Association's Medical Tourism Magazine to Feature United Arab Emirates – UAE
The Medical Tourism Association has entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Health of the United Arab Emirates to do a special edition of the Medical Tourism Magazine dedicated to the United Arab Emirates. - February 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Medical Tourism Association Partners with Jordan Hospital to Hold the 1st Jordan International Medical Tourism Congress
The Medical Tourism Association in partnership with Jordan Hospital held the 1st Jordanian Medical Tourism conference from Jan 30 to Feb 2nd, 2009 in Amman Jordan at the Jordan Hospital. Abdalla Bashir, Director of Jordan Hospital organized the event. The event featured over 100 participants from... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Reform Institute Expands Advisory Committee to Help Guide Bold Agenda
Non-Partisan Think Tank Will Tackle Critical National Issues in 2009 with the Help of Lance Bultena, Partner Hogan & Hartson, LLP; Bob Martin, Partner (Retired), Accenture, LLP; and Scott Greiper, President, Secure Strategy Group. - February 11, 2009 - Reform Institute
Medical Tourism Association “Familiarization Tour” in El Salvador
The Medical Tourism Association has coordinated a “Fam” Familiarization Tour in conjunction with Export Salud to bring medical tourism facilitators to El Salvador. The Fam Tour for medical tourism will take place February 9 – 13, 2009. The attendees will perform site visits to El... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism Association Holds 1st Medical Tourism Conference in Israel
The Medical Tourism Association in partnership with ISI Scientific held the 1st Medical Tourism Conference in Israel on January 22nd, 2009 in Tel Aviv. The 1 day free conference focused on Medical Tourism opportunities for the country of Israel. The event featured over 60 participants from the top... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue, U.s. Senators to Speak at CED’s Biotech 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 speakers for the Biotech 2009 conference, scheduled for Monday, Feb. - February 11, 2009 - CED
Beyond Expectations Independent Film Project Scheduled for Debut
The highly anticipated short narrative about youth ‘aging out’ of the foster care system is scheduled to debut at the acclaimed Take the Lead Ballroom and Dance Studio in Philadelphia, PA. - February 10, 2009 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
New Kiwanis Online Club Celebrates Charter Mardi Gras Style
Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley Online is an organization of men and women of all ages, dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time through volunteer community service. - February 10, 2009 - Kiwanis of Simi Valley Online
AIIP Conference Offers Full Slate of Entrepreneurial-Minded Speakers
The 23rd Annual AIIP conference, March 26-29, will offer a variety of speakers of interest to anyone who owns or runs a business. - February 10, 2009 - 24th Annual AIIP Conference
Medical Tourism Association's World Medical Tourism Congress Announces ReachMD as New Media & Bronze Sponsor
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce ReachMD as a Media and Bronze Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. They are looking forward to the having ReachMD Sponsor and Exhibitor. The Medical Tourism Association... - February 09, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Board Elects Jeff Campbell as New Chairman
The Chairmen’s RoundTable (CRT), a San Diego-based, non profit volunteer organization that provides gratis mentoring and business advice to CEOs and presidents of local, private businesses, today announced that Jeff Campbell has been elected as Chairman. Under his guidance, plans for the non-profit organization include expanding outreach in these troubled times. - February 09, 2009 - Chairmen's RoundTable
New Members Selected for Business Club of the Triangle
Paladin and Associates, KeySource Commercial Bank, and Dupree & Webb added to organization’s membership. - February 08, 2009 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
NPSA Partners with J.J. Keller
The National Portable Storage Association is partnering with J.J. Keller to offer its members preferred pricing on online purchases of safety and regulatory compliance products. - February 08, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
NCWRC Applauds Yadkin Riverkeeper for Calling Alcoa to Clean Up N.C. Pollution
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) is applauding a recent press release by the Yadkin Riverkeeper calling for Alcoa Power Generating Inc. (Alcoa) to take measures to clean up existing contamination at Badin Lake before the multinational firm receives another 50-year license to... - February 08, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
WCED Project Receives 2009 SPACE Economic Development Award for New Industry
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that HCL America Inc. received the Triangle Business Journal’s SPACE Award for Economic Development in the New Industry category. This award honors a company that is locating new... - February 08, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
IMA President Paul Derstine Announces Retirement
Paul Derstine, president and chief executive officer of IMA World Health for 17 years, has announced his decision to retire late in 2009. During his tenure, IMA has grown from a small non-profit distributor of donated medical products to an internationally recognized leader in the global health... - February 08, 2009 - IMA World Health
New Hampshire Business Leaders See Rail as Vital to Our Future Growth and Prosperity
A new business group believes the Obama administration’s latest estimates for new jobs created in the stimulus bill are well below what they could be. The White House released its estimates Tuesday projecting New Hampshire would see 17,000 new jobs, but New Hampshire Businesses for... - February 08, 2009 - New Hampshire Businesses for Transportation & Infrastructure
Psychosocial Help for Traumatized Children is Urgent Priority for World Vision in Gaza
Child-friendly programs intervene to reach children and their mothers. - February 07, 2009 - World Vision US
The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education Receives OSV Grant
Andrew Seeley, Ph.D., executive director of The Institute for Catholic Liberal Education, today announced the reception of a generous grant from the Our Sunday Visitor (OSV) Foundation to help offset the cost of the Institute’s third annual Academic Retreat for Teachers. This year’s... - February 06, 2009 - Institute for Catholic Liberal Education
Paws on the Plaza
A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue together with Fetch! Pet Care will celebrate the first pet related event in the City of Lake Worth, on February 7, 2009. Paws on the Plaza promoting pet adoption and responsible pet ownership. - February 06, 2009 - A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue
Discovering... Abruzzo & Apulia, Italy
A mission of the Italian Institute for Foreign Trade to Canada promoting the agri-food and wine sector. - February 05, 2009 - ICE (Italian Institute for Foreign Trade)
Preachit.org Hits Over 3000 Sermons with 225 Ministers Contributing
Preachit.org has been helping pastors come up with sermon outlines since 2002 now hosts over 3000 sermons online with 225 ministers contributing. - February 05, 2009 - preachit ministires
Hundreds of Arizonans to Gather Feb. 14th, Circling State Capitol in Symbolic Hug
After greetings, prayers, songs, and music are heard, all gathered participants will form a circle around the entire Capitol building – to place a collective embrace around the state capitol and to envision the year 2009 as one of peace, prosperity, transpartisanship, and cooperation for all elected officials, constituents, and all Arizonans. - February 05, 2009 - Arizona Dept. of Peace Campaign
N.C. Water Rights Committee Announces Raleigh City Councilor Nancy McFarlane as New President
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) has announced that Raleigh City Councilor Nancy McFarlane has been chosen as the new president of the organization. McFarlane replaces Keith Crisco, who has been named N.C. Secretary of Commerce by Gov. Beverly Perdue. McFarlane was elected... - February 05, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
National Chicken Soup Contest 2009
NJOP launches "Better Than Your Bubby's Chicken Soup Challenge." - February 05, 2009 - National Jewish Outreach Program
NPSA Releases Preliminary Results of Industry Study
Industry-wide survey determines size and strength of portable storage industry. - February 05, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association