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Home Mailboxes Are Open Targets for Identity Thieves
Connecticut Better Business Bureau has advice for securing your mail and reducing potentially “dangerous” junk mail. - January 15, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), Announces Trinity Award Recipients – to be Presented at the 23rd Annual Conference in Alexandria, VA
The Awards Committee of the International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) is proud to announce the 2009 Trinity Award recipients: Ms. Lisa Mottet, National Center for Transgender Equality Mr. Spencer Bergstedt, North Sound Law, P.S. Mr. Gunner Scott, Massachusetts Transgender Political... - January 15, 2009 - International Foundation for Gender Education
New Pizza School Web Site Launched
The International School of Pizza's web site is officially open. No other pizza school in the World offers certifications in Classic Italian, Neapolitan, Roman, California, New York, Chicago, Sicilian styles of pizza. This state of the art school is supported by Italy's oldest school the Scuala... - January 14, 2009 - World Pizza Champions
Two Dutch Heroes Highlighted in New Documentary
A documentary about two Dutch heroes has just been released by a U. K. based charity. - January 13, 2009 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International
Smallbiz Brain Presents America’s Best Companies
Heard across the United States and in more than 80 countries, the Smallbiz America Network presents “The Smallbiz Brain” to introduce influential guests from small businesses across the nation. Learn more about America’s Best Companies and President Jim Tracy in this close up interview with host David Wolf. - January 12, 2009 - America's Best Companies
Certified Business Moms Creates S.A.F.E Online Accreditation Standards
S.A.F.E. standards will help encourage ethical practices in e-commerce business. - January 12, 2009 - Certified Business Moms
NPSA Partners with 360MobileOffice
The National Portable Storage Association partners with 360MobileOffice to offer its members low-cost customer leads. - January 11, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Parrot Head Club of Maine to Host the 2009 Annual New England Parrot Head Convention
Tiki Time on Maine Terrain 2009 is hosted by the Parrothead Club of Maine. This is a fundraising event on March 5-8, 2009, at the Marriott Sable Oaks in South Portland, ME. Local and national performers and activities throughout the weekend to help raise money four local charities in Maine. - January 10, 2009 - Parrothead Club of Maine
Together We Can Change the World
Charities get a boost: Tough times have made a double blind for Charities, the demand grows and the funds decrease. Learn about this unique and totally Free Fundraiser. - January 10, 2009 - Together We Can Change The World
Leadership in Capital Projects Announces Open Registration for Forum to Enhance Excellence in Texas’ College and University Construction Projects
The LinCP Forum provides the venue for the open exchange of concerns, ideas, and solutions, leading toward positive, forward movement in this field and more positive outcomes for all project stakeholders. - January 10, 2009 - LinCP Forum/Synergy Builders
Baumco Products Proudly Announces Its Acquisition of the Exclusive Rights to the Exquisite, Hand Sculpted Jewelry Work of Michael De Medina
Baumco Products has been in business since 1976 and has been the creator of many sports and Advertising Specialty products. As an admirer of the sculptors work he is thrilled to have acquired the rights to the line of jewelry. These products were created in the year 2000 but were never offered for... - January 09, 2009 - Baumco Products
DSS, Inc., Announces Open Source Version of vxVistA EHR Framework, Joins Open Health Tools Foundation
Leading VistA developer release includes commercial enhancements for non-U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Providers. - January 09, 2009 - Open Health Tools
Church Expands National Staff
Top level staff to work on growth, expansion and stability The North American Old Catholic Church, in its continued efforts to reach the un-churched and those marginalized by other church bodies, announced today a dramatic expansion of their national office staff. “The strategic staff... - January 09, 2009 - North American Old Catholic Church
Local Sports Hero to Share Inspirational Story at Business Club of the Triangle in January
Logan Aldridge to be the featured speaker at first breakfast of the New Year. - January 09, 2009 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
N.C. Water Rights Committee Advises Public to Attend DWQ Hearing
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) is advising all North Carolinians concerned about the environmental impacts of the Yadkin River water flows to attend the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) public hearing for a Proposed 401 Water Quality Certification for Alcoa Power... - January 09, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
The National Green Museum and National Environmental Hall of Fame Are Accepting Nominations for Top Environmentalists in Every City and School
Mayor Richard M. Daley, environmental activists Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Brosnan inducted into National Environmental Hall of Fame. Individuals, organizations and businesses from every city and school are invited to submit a two-page exhibit or biography as part of the nomination process to honor top environmentalists in every city and school. - January 08, 2009 - Environmental Hall of Fame
Move Into Action Interviews Dr. Chuck Stecker About 70% of Teens Leaving the Church After Completion of High School
The next generation of adults is turning away from the faith of their parents in record numbers. What can we as parents do to prevent this in our own kids? - January 08, 2009 - Move Into Action
Church Launches New Journal - The Gabriel
A quarterly Journal focusing on Independent Sacramental Spirituality. The Gabriel- A Journal of Independent Sacramental Spirituality was released today through the Old Catholic Publishing Group, the publishing house of the North American Old Catholic Church. The Gabriel is a journal that will be... - January 08, 2009 - North American Old Catholic Church
Despite Fresh Violence, Maryland Nonprofit Continues Work in D.R. Congo
IMA World Health continues its work providing basic health services in the D.R. Congo, despite recent violence that has displaced more than 300,000 people. - January 08, 2009 - IMA World Health
N.C. Water Rights Committee Announces State Trust Concept
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) is announcing the release of the State Trust Concept, a document that outlines how the State of North Carolina can establish a Trust with respect to the ownership and management of the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project on behalf of North Carolina... - January 08, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda Implements Scholars Program to Aid Ugandan Students
Engeye Scholars Program Established by Theresa Weinman and Elaine Pers Hickey. - January 07, 2009 - Engeye
Medical Tourism Facilitator Members of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) Are the First Medical Tourism Facilitators to Enter Into Agreements with Insurance Companies
Three Medical Tourism Facilitator Members of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) are the first medical tourism facilitators to enter into agreements with insurance companies and marketers of insurance products to offer medical tourism facilitators to their members and participants. - January 06, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Chocolate Kiss Roses for Valentine’s Day Fundraiser for Habitat
Habitat for Humanity is helping all the men in the Sandhills region this Valentine’s Day by taking the guess work out of gift shopping. The home-building organization is selling chocolate kiss roses to raise money for the fall 2009 Women Build. Bouquets of roses made of chocolate kisses are... - January 06, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Habitat Spring Gala Escapes to a Different Era
From the Art Deco inspired invitation to the music selections and the decorations, Habitat is throwing a 1920’s themed gala. The Sandhills Habitat annual fundraiser will be held Saturday evening, March 7 at the Country Club of North Carolina. CCNC offers a more intimate setting for this... - January 06, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Cerified Business Moms Poised to Launch Spring of 2009
Certified Business Moms, a small business support group, plans on big solutions for small business problems. - January 05, 2009 - Certified Business Moms
Independence Visitor Center Introduces “Especially for Teachers” Webpage: independencevisitorcenter.com/ especiallyforteachers
Independence Visitor Center creates a new webpage, “Especially for Teachers,” as the result of a $10,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation. This new section will assist teachers in planning trips to the Historic District by providing detailed pre-trip and post-trip lesson plans, activities and more. - January 04, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Milton Berle Inducted Into Jewish-American Hall of Fame
Milton Berle is the 39th inductee into the Jewish-American Hall of Fame, a non-profit, educational project, founded in 1969. Previous honorees have included Albert Einstein, George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, Golda Meir and Hank Greenberg. A portrait plaque has been added to the exhibit on display at the headquarters of B’nai B’rith in Washington DC. - January 03, 2009 - Jewish-American Hall of Fame
Covation LLC Announces 913 Jobs in Hickory, NC
Covation LLC, a high-end customer support center for business telecommunications services, has selected Hickory for a project that will create 913 technical support, billing, and customer service jobs over the next three years with an investment of approximately $6.2 million over five years. The... - January 02, 2009 - Catawba County Economic Development Corporation
Bishop Veynell Warren, D.D. Recaps 2008 for the New Believers Missionary Baptist Church
The secular world talks about New Year's resolutions, whereas at the New Believers Missionary Baptist Church, our resolutions settled along the scriptures. - December 31, 2008 - New Believers Missionary Baptist Church
Church Consulting Organization Announces Re-Imaging Services
New Church Specialties, a church consulting organization, launches a branding and marketing service for churches. - December 31, 2008 - New Church Specialties
Webinar Wednesdays Makes Career Coaching Affordable to All
Move Into Action has added Webinar Wednesdays to the life balance coaching services available. Participants have an affordable alternative to enhancing their nine life areas starting with the Employment Jump-Start Webinar. - December 30, 2008 - Move Into Action
Peace CD of Original Songs Released by NH Women; “Let Peace Expand” CD a Powerful Peace Offering
A peace CD of 11 original songs written by composer and pianist Lisa Gail Murray and sung by vocalist Cynthia Schroer has been released. These two New Hampshire mothers teamed up to record the inspirational songs that explore the theme of peace – in the world and within the self. “Let Peace Expand,” available through their website www.LetPeaceExpand.com and www.CDBaby.com offers lyrical songs that uplift the heart. - December 30, 2008 - Let Peace Expand
New Human Rights Educational Film Launched at the Concert for Human Rights in Brussels
“60 years after, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights cannot be just a luxury neither a mere auspice,” denounce President of LAW Legal Aid Worldwide. - December 26, 2008 - European Foundation for Human Rights and Tolerance
Exercise Fundraiser Raises Money for Third Habitat Women Build Program
Women Build volunteers are gearing up for a unique fundraiser, “Curves Circuit Challenge” to be held at participating Curves locations in Moore County for the month of January. Similar to a walk-a-thon, women will collect pledges for the number of circuits they complete for the entire... - December 25, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
The Medical Tourism Association Announces Its First Release of Educational Videos Which Consist of Interviews from the World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress
The Medical Tourism Association announces its first release of educational videos which consist of interviews from the Medical Tourism Association’s annual conference World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress. The conference took place in September 2008 with 850 attendees, 53... - December 25, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Celebrates “Council of the Year Award” from National Minority Supplier Development Council
The Council's 35th Anniversary Gala Honored Bank of America and Con Edison with Top Corporation Awards for Minority Business Development. - December 24, 2008 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Hilton Promoted to Senior Vice President
Kevin J. Hilton has been promoted to the position of senior vice president, representing The Association of Union Constructors and the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, effective Nov. 1. - December 24, 2008 - The Association of Union Constructors
Connecticut BBB Issues Cold Weather Checklist
How to save money during winter months. - December 24, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Creasap Named Director of Safety and Health
The Association of Union Constructors welcomed Wayne Creasap as its new director of safety and health effective Dec. 8. "We're pleased to introduce Wayne Creasap, a well-established member of the construction community, as our new director of safety and health, TAUC Chief Executive Officer... - December 24, 2008 - The Association of Union Constructors
US Attorney Jim Greenlee Selected as Keynote Speaker for the Council on Litigation Management's Annual Conference
The Council on Litigation Management (CLM) has announced that Jim Greenlee, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi, will be the keynote speaker for the 2009 annual CLM conference. Mr. Greenlee's office secured the indictment of nationally-known plaintiffs' lawyer Richard... - December 24, 2008 - Council on Litigation Management
NAMWOLF Lauds Governor Paterson and Executive Director Paul Williams for Increasing Opportunities for Minority And Women Owned Firms
NAMWOLF offers its resources to the DASNY to identify minority and women owned law firms to work on Authority matters. - December 23, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Sikhcess™ Participates in the 21st Annual Fannie Mae Walk for the Homeless
Sikhcess™ volunteers, along with hundreds of volunteers from the Washington metropolitan area braved frigid temperatures on Saturday, November 22nd to help raise funds in the battle to end homelessness. Sikhcess™ is a worldwide community service based organization dedicated to creating... - December 22, 2008 - Sikhcess
School Administrators Union Applauds President-Elect Obama’s Selection of Rep. Hilda L. Solis as Secretary of Labor
AFSA President Jill Levy responds to the selection of Rep. Hilda L. Solis as the new Secretary of Labor. - December 21, 2008 - American Federation of School Administrators
The Medical Tourism Association’s Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress Announces Its Official Conference Venue and Hotel
The Medical Tourism Association’s Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress announces its official conference venue and hotel for the 1st annual Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Congress, April 27th-29th, in Monterrey Mexico. The Official Congress Hotel is the... - December 21, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Pinehurst Modern Woodmen Members Plant Trees for Sandhills Habitat
On December 6, local Modern Woodmen of America members gave a lasting gift to the community. Members of the Pinehurst Modern Woodmen Camp gathered at Lourdes Saavedra's home to landscape her new Habitat house. Lourdes is one of 160 Habitat homeowners in the Sandhills region and the first to receive... - December 21, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives $2.1 Million Asbestos Research Grant
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) has announced that it has received a contract totaling $2.1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to study vermiculite (or Libby amphibole), a mineral resembling mica used in insulation, packing and other processes. A... - December 21, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
American Deer & Wildlife Alliance Welcomes Frigid Forage as New Member
The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) is proud to announce their latest ADWA Ally. Frigid Forage is the first food plot seed included in the popular ADWA Buyer’s Guide. With an extensive background in the wildlife industry, John Barsody is qualified in providing buyers with advice... - December 20, 2008 - American Deer & Wildlife Alliance
C.J. Manahey to Preach Two Sundays at Sovereign Grace Church in Apex NC
C.J. Mahaney, president of Sovereign Grace Ministries, will be visiting Sovereign Grace Church in Apex NC to preach two messages on January 25th 2009 and February 8th 2009. - December 19, 2008 - Sovereign Grace Church
Keanu Reeves, William Peterson, Stephen Bogardus and Ben Barnes Ranked #1 Actors of the Week
Keanu Reeves, William Petersen, Stephen Bogardus and Ben Barnes are the #1 Actors of the Week in Film, Television, Theatre and Home Video, it was announced today by The Actors Hall of Fame. The Top 10 Actors of the Week recognize those actors who star in the most popular Film, Television, Broadway... - December 19, 2008 - The Actors Hall of Fame Foundation
School Administrators Commend President-Elect Obama’s Selection of Arne Duncan as Secretary of Education
AFSA President Jill Levy responds to President-elect Barack Obama's selection of Chicago schools executive Arne Duncan as the new Secretary of Education. - December 19, 2008 - American Federation of School Administrators