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C-Span to Feature World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Employer Panel Session
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress will be featured on C-Span Radio this Friday, December 5th at 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Tune in to C-span radio to listen to the session: Employers Views of Medical Tourism. Featuring speakers: Sandra Morris, Procter & Gamble; Peter... - December 05, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces Latin America Conference
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress announces Latin America Conference. The conference will be held on April 27-29th 2009 in Monterrey Mexico. - December 05, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Nurse Practitioner Business Owner Congratulates 2008 Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur of the Year
Dr. Scharmaine Lawson-Baker, DNP, FNP-BC is a Nurse Practitioner Business Owner Panel Expert as well as the featured interview for the December 7, 2008, NP Interview. - December 05, 2008 - NP Choice, LLC
San Francisco Collaboration Named Semi-Finalist for the Lodestar Foundation’s $250,000 Collaboration Prize
The Supportive Housing Employment Collaborative (SHEC) was recently named as a semi-finalist for The Lodestar Foundation’s inaugural Collaboration Prize. This $250,000 award is “presented to the most successful collaboration in the nonprofit world” and was created “to... - December 05, 2008 - REDF
Wake County Economic Development Assistant Executive Director to Explain Role of Engineers in Economic Development
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Conni Tucker, assistant executive director, will speak to the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina (ACEC/NC) on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - December 05, 2008 - Wake County Economic Development
Event Urges CEOs to Leave Their BlackBerry at Home
Author and speaker Marty Clarke, to speak on how to tweak a company’s sales engine and increase sales revenues. - December 04, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
December 4th: Polar Day Focusing Above the Polar Regions
On December 4th, 2008, the International Polar Year 2007-8 (IPY) will launch its seventh ‘International Polar Day’ focusing on research Above the Polar Regions, including meteorology, atmospheric science, astronomy, and the view of the polar regions from space. This event coincides with... - December 04, 2008 - IPY
Artists Builds Worlds Largest Sculpture Dedicated to Global Peace
Universal Peace Ambassadors David and Renate Jakupca have started a global campaign to build the Worlds Children Peace Monument (WCPM), the worlds largest art sculpture dedicated to promoting a Culture of Peace. - December 04, 2008 - International Center for Environmental Arts (ICEA)
New Social Networking Site to Bring Central Florida Boaters Together
BoatBrevard.com announces its official launch and plans to be the best online boater resource and connection site for Central Florida boaters. BoatBrevard.com is Brevard County's newest free online community for Brevard boaters. Find out all the hot spots, islands, and upcoming events. Get involved... - December 03, 2008 - BoatFlorida.com
Think Twice About Giving Holiday Gift Cards and Prepaid Bank Cards
Connecticut Better Business Bureau says watch out for bank card fees and potential problems with retail gift cards. - December 03, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Green Experiment Empowers Students to Help Save the Environment One Snack at a Time
Green Education Foundation kicks off Green School Experiment & Educates Students and Families on How to Reduce Waste at School and Home. - December 03, 2008 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Bay Buchanan to Speak to Conservative Students at the George Mason University Chapter of the Young Americans for Freedom
Bay Buchanan will speak on the topic of the urgency of young conservatives of the Young Americans for Freedom to stand up for their beliefs, and not back down when attacked by their liberal professors and peers. Bay will discuss what our founders sacrificed to create our system of government, and that they expected subsequent generations to protect what they started—or as George Washington stated, "The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty are…entrusted to the hands of the American people." - December 02, 2008 - Young Americans for Freedom (VA)
A Fresh Look at Immigration for an Aging Society
New Reform Institute White Paper Examines the Vital Role of Immigration to the U.S. Economy as the Baby Boomers Retire. - December 01, 2008 - Reform Institute
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Panel Shares Top Ten Economic Insights
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, recently asked five experts on finance and economics to explore some of the fundamental effects impacting the economy with a special focus on the investment landscape and what may be expected going forward. The presentations and discussion yielded these top ten economic insights. - December 01, 2008 - Chairmen's RoundTable
HIV/AIDS in the Church, Pastor Tackles Tough Topic
Sacramento Mega-church Lead Pastor Rick Cole of Capital Christian Center has a tough task in front of him. He must communicate hope on what was once considered a taboo subject from the pulpit. The HIV/AIDS pandemic will be the topic his Sunday sermon concluding with an offer of free and confidential HIV/AIDS testing from Sacramento Center For AIDS Research, Education and Services (CARES). - November 30, 2008 - Capital Christian Center
Portable Storage a Boon for Black Friday Retailers
The National Portable Storage Association encourages retailers to use in-store square footage for merchandising – and portable storage for back stock – during a critical holiday shopping season. - November 28, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Virtual Assistant Association Challenges Virtual Assistants Worldwide to Donate to Local Food Banks
Virtual Assistant industry rises to the occasion to help community food banks meet record number of families and others needing assistance this holiday season. - November 27, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Medical Tourism Association's 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress Announces Call for Papers
Medical Tourism Congress Announces Call for Papers. The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress has released a Call for Papers. The Conference will be held from October 26-28th at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, California. Theoretical and empirical papers in... - November 26, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Gala Celebrates Families United for a Cure
Mayor Bloomberg, South Pacific Star Kelli O’Hara, and CBS broadcaster Charles Osgood pay tribute to families at the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation's "Life Without Lupus" Gala on November 20, 2008. The nation’s largest annual benefit for lupus, held at the Marriott Marquis in New York City, raised millions of dollars for patient services, community outreach, and research to find better treatments and a cure for the systemic autoimmune disease. - November 25, 2008 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
She’s on a Mission to Free Spirituality – Especially in These Tough Economic Times
The author of Spirituality For Dummies offers an extensive website of 100% free and noncommercial multimedia spiritual resources to help uplift people during these times of economic challenge. The Night Lotus Website of free multimedia spiritual resources (www.nightlotus.com) offers more than 300... - November 25, 2008 - Sharon Janis
Fall Family Fest a Success in Richmond County
The Fall Family Fest was held from 11am to 2pm on November 15 at the First United Methodist Church in Rockingham. This was the first event in Richmond County for Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills. “Despite the unfortunate weather, we had a good turnout of children and families,”... - November 25, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
24-Hour Kabbalah Channel Launches on Israel Television
Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Education & Research Institute, the international group of Kabbalists based in Israel, is proud to announce the launching of its 24-hour Kabbalah Channel on channel 66 in Israel. The non-stop programming schedule features current affair, lifestyle, family, education and... - November 25, 2008 - Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Education & Research Institute
Pro Energy Consultants Announces Its Pro Energy Series of Free Energy Saving Seminars for Consumers
Pro Energy Consultants, a nationwide company that offers residential energy audits to American homeowners, announces the launch of a series of seminars designed to educate homeowners on how they can save money on their utility bills. - November 25, 2008 - Pro Energy Consultants
A Seasonal Celebration to Foster Healing, Education and Connecting
Stakeholders of the Government Contracting Community will Spread Holiday Cheer and Benefit the Breast Cancer Awareness and Support Programs of Tigerlily Foundation on December 10th as The American Small Business Coalition Hosts Annual Holiday Mixer and Charity Silent Auction at the Tower Club in Tysons Corner. - November 24, 2008 - The American Small Business Coalition, LLC
Fundraiser & Friendraiser for SOS Children's Villages USA/ Atlanta
The Atlanta Volunteer Committee for SOS Children’s Villages USA is hosting its annual Fundraiser & Friendraiser event at Ibiza Restaurant & Lounge on December 08, 2008 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - November 24, 2008 - Volunteers for SOS Children's Villages, Atlanta
Vocal Concert Hammel & Artis at First Presbyterian Church in Orange
Join Carmen Artis, soprano and John Hammel, tenor in a diverse programs of songs that incorporate the sun, moon and stars as symbols of earthly love in all of it’s various forms. Carmen and John will be singing songs from the musical realms of opera, operetta, Broadway and pop in their journey along the byways of love. They will be joined by accompanist Nancy DeRitter, pianist. - November 23, 2008 - First Presbyterian Church of Orange
Downsizing Businesses Turn to Portable Storage
The National Portable Storage Association comes to the rescue with a bailout plan for businesses that are cutting costs – or cutting space. - November 23, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Care House of Oakland County Receives Grant from Verizon Wireless
Funds to implement “Stewards of Children” program. - November 23, 2008 - CARE House of Oakland County
Great Reviews for The Forgotten Roots: A Beginners Guide to The Judaic Roots of Christianity
The Director of MDDL Discernment and Study Ministry has produced a best selling book that is receiving many positive reviews. With so many Christian books promoting man and what man wants it is refreshing to have a book that points man back to G-d. - November 22, 2008 - MDDL Discernment and Study Ministry
Reform Institute Applauds Historic Redistricting Reform Victory in California
Serving as a Model for Other States, Proposition 11 Passage Will Pave the Way for Competition, Accountability, Transparency and More Reforms in California. - November 22, 2008 - Reform Institute
Experts Welcome Public for Discussion on Sustainable Future of Arizona
A public presentation and discussion that explores the possibilities for Arizona’s sustainable future. - November 21, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
Scientists Worldwide to Speak Out on Population Problem
The Global Population Speak Out aims to break down the barrier to public discussion of the population-environment link. - November 21, 2008 - Global Population Speak Out
Local Realtors Give Back to the Community, Ensure Christmas Homecoming
Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills and members from the Pinehurst-Southern Pines Area Association of Realtors recently teamed up on two current housing projects for a Fall Realtors Workday, Friday Oct. 24, in Southern Pines, NC. - November 21, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) Assistant Executive Director to Speak at Women’s Edge Luncheon
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Conni Tucker, assistant executive director for WCED, will be speaking at the Women’s Edge “View From The Edge” luncheon on Friday, Nov. 21 from 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p. - November 21, 2008 - Wake County Economic Development
US Navy Makes Commitment to Inclusion, Kids and Families Benefit
Children with disabilities and their families will benefit as San Diego based non-profit, Kids Included Together is awarded a contract to train personnel at US Navy Child Development Centers, Youth and Teen Programs and Child Development Homes worldwide on the best practices of inclusion. - November 20, 2008 - Kids Included Together
Pro Energy Consultants Bring Industrial Energy Techniques to the Average American Homeowner
Pro Energy Consultants, a national residential energy auditing company, offers commercial-grade energy audits to average American homeowners. - November 20, 2008 - Pro Energy Consultants
Medical Tourism Congress Announces New Media Sponsor
The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is happy to announce another Media Sponsor, PlacidWay. PlacidWay is a leading authority in the field of health tourism through its vision, commitment to service and determination to be the most complete resource possible. PlacidWay... - November 20, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
NPSA Announces 2009 Chairman of the Board
The National Portable Storage Association has elected a new board of directors for 2009. - November 20, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Medical Tourism Association Launches It’s Online Magazine on It’s New Website
The Medical Tourism Association's Magazine, the Medical Tourism Magazine has launched its online version of the Medical Tourism Magazine. Readers of the online version of the Medical Tourism Magazine will be able to read the full version of the magazine online for free and view past issues. The... - November 19, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Announces Its 2009 Urgent Care Medicine Conference
The American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine will be holding its 2009 Urgent Care Medicine Conference September 23-25, 2009 at the Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego, California. Through strength and teamwork, urgent care professionals have developed the specialty of Urgent Care Medicine into the... - November 19, 2008 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Shares Top Ten Tips for Doing Business in Tough Times
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, recently presented a panel on “Doing Business in Tough Times.” Keynote speaker Paul Brown, President of Expedia North America was joined by an executive panel featuring CRT mentors Holly Green, Bill Lofft and Bob McRann and CSUSM Professor Martin Gannon. The presentation resulted in these top ten tips. - November 17, 2008 - Chairmen's RoundTable
SERCOS III in ROVEMA Packaging Machines
Through the openness and standardization of SERCOS III, ROVEMA has a universal drive and automation interface available. - November 17, 2008 - SERCOS North America
SERCOS Vendor Organizations Announce Packaging Profile for SERCOS III
The SERCOS vendor organizations have announced the development of a Pack Profile for real-time Ethernet-based SERCOS III. The Pack Profile defines a subset of the SERCOS interface® functions for packaging machinery to ease implementation of the standard and improve the multi-vendor... - November 17, 2008 - SERCOS North America
Anna Symington Named Executive Director, UMass Amherst Alumni Association
The University of Massachusetts Amherst Alumni Association is pleased to announce that Anna Symington has been named Executive Director of the Alumni Association. A graduate of the UMass Amherst Stockbridge School of Agriculture in 1976, Ms. Symington went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree... - November 16, 2008 - University of Massachusetts Alumni Assocaition
Operation: Kid Equip Uses Social Media to Network for Supporters
Michigan-Based Charity Takes “Who You Know” Adage to Heart by Using Second Life and Causes on Facebook to Create Awareness of Organization’s Mission. - November 16, 2008 - Operation: Kid Equip
Gertrude Maxwell Unveils Adoption Shuttle for a Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue
With the foreclosures on the uproar, the economy on the downhill, more and more family pets are left behind displaced and on their own. In effort to assist in transporting the pets to adoption sites, A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue have purchased and unveiled an Adoption Shuttle. On... - November 16, 2008 - A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue
Navy Hero to Speak at Business Club of the Triangle in November
Scott Waddle to be the featured speaker at BCA Triangle Breakfast on November 21. - November 15, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
TiE – Detroit Presents: TiECon Midwest on November 21 and 22, 2008
Event to help connect businesses, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and experts together and help all learn more about doing business in an international economy. - November 15, 2008 - The Indus Entrepreneurs-Detroit
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces 3 New Sponsors for 2009
The World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress which will be held October 26-28th in Los Angeles California is pleased to announce three new sponsors. AllMedicalTourism.com, Orthopedic Surgery Center of Orange County, and FV Hospital have all signed on to sponsor and exhibit for 2009. Both... - November 15, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Defense Commercial Vendors Coalition Helps Incorporate Better Use of Commercial Technology Provisions Into FY2009 National Defense Authorization Act
The efforts of the Defense Commercial Vendors Coalition and others have led Congress to strengthen enforcement provisions related to the use of commercial technology by DoD. The FY2009 NDAA requires more comprehensive market research and reporting on DoD progress in this area of the acquisitions process. This will lead to cost savings and quicker provision of needed tools to the defense and intelligence communities. - November 15, 2008 - Defense Commercial Vendors Coalition