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Arvada Police Officers Endorse Bane for Commissioner
Jason Bane, candidate for Jefferson County (Colorado) Board of County Commissioners, announced today that he has received the endorsement of the Arvada Police Officers' Association - representing the second-largest city in the county. - July 02, 2008 - Elect Jason Bane
Fish Don’t Fart™ * - Revolutionary New Invention Offers Easy Solution to Food Shortages: Portable Farms™
* EPA claims, “... in the U.S., cattle emit about 5.5 million metric tons of methane per year into the atmosphere, accounting for 20% of U.S. methane emissions.” Go green and eat more fish. Portable Farms™ LLC announces the availability of their new invention, Portable Farms™ which offers an easy way to grow 100 pounds of home-grown fish and 400 heads of lettuce (or other table vegetables) per year in a small 6 foot x 8 foot space. Units can be scaled in size. - July 01, 2008 - Portable Farms(TM)
Love and Life from the “Me Decade”
Five young men, in the 70’s, began five new streams of Christianity that have now become internationally influential. - July 01, 2008 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International
Medical Tourism Association Releases Medical Tourism Video Showing an American Traveling to Latin America for Medical Tourism
Medical Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Medical Tourism is a solution to the healthcare crisis ongoing in many countries such as the US, Canada, the UK and Europe. It is estimated that millions of patients from around the world travel to another country for medical... - June 30, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Fort Worth Offers Sizzling Summer Savings for Travelers
Understanding that many cost-conscious travelers are opting to vacation closer to home this summer, the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau is offering sizzling specials in its “Summer Stay & Save” promotion. From June 23 through September 15, travelers can visit... - June 29, 2008 - Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau
Kane County Cougars (Baseball & BBQ) Outing
A Evening with Baseball, Barbecue and Fireworks with other Morton Grove Families and Neighbors. - June 29, 2008 - Action Party of Morton Grove
North Carolina Business Owner Wins Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Event
The Make Mine a Million $ Business™ event (www.makemineamillion.org) has announced that Leah Brown, founder and president of Aten Solutions Inc., was named a Make Mine a Million $ Business™ award recipient on Oct. 26, 2007, in New York. Brown’s award package included a cash prize,... - June 29, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Virtual Bookkeeping
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Kristin Callan. - June 28, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Organize with Confidence
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Elizabeth Hagen. - June 28, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
North Carolina Education Ball to be Featured on ABC11
Thirty minute special to highlight work of CISNC. - June 28, 2008 - Communities in Schools of NC
Action Party Salutes NW Suburban Jewish Congregation's 50th
Action Party of Morton Grove Congratulates the Northwest Suburban Jewish Congregation's 50 years of service to the Jewish community of Morton Grove. - June 28, 2008 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Denver's Highlands Square to Roll Out Red, White, and Blue Carpet for Democratic National Convention (DNC) Visitors
Unconventional Fare in Highlands Square Days to Include Free Shuttle, Dining, Shopping, and Spa Specials. - June 27, 2008 - Highlands Merchant Association
International Brangus Breeders Association Prepares for Annual Summit in Nashville
In partnership with the Southeastern Brangus Breeders Association, the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is preparing for the 2008 Summit, to be held in Nashville, Tennessee August 7-9 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. The Summit includes educational programs with industry-leading,... - June 27, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Vermont Passes New Festival Wine Legislation
Vermont wineries and organizers of the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival were in a celebratory mood last week when Vermont’s Governor Jim Douglas signed into law new legislation beneficial to Vermont wineries and the festival. Vermont Life publisher Tom Kelly, Commissioner Bruce Hyde... - June 26, 2008 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
Two New Orthodox Parishes to Open in Baltimore
Parishes to bring ancient liturgy experience to southeast Baltimore. - June 26, 2008 - North American Old Catholic Church
NCADA Inducts New Officiers & Board of Directors at 31st Annual Meeting
The NC Association of Defense Attorneys (NCADA) held its 31st Annual Meeting June 12-15, 2008. Officers and board of directors took office at the close of the Meeting. Brian O. Beverly, Young Moore & Henderson, P.A., Raleigh, is the 31st president of the NCADA. Kenneth Kyre, Jr., Pinto Coates... - June 26, 2008 - NC Association of Defense Attorneys
Paolo Soleri Serves Dinner at Annual Italian Night
Arcosanti's Italian Night dinner and performance on July 19, 2008 features a family-style Italian meal served by founder Paolo Soleri. - June 26, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
IBM Honored at North Carolina Education Ball
Corporation Receives H. Glenn Williams Power of One Award from Communities in Schools of North Carolina. - June 26, 2008 - Communities in Schools of NC
Speaking of Women’s Health Conference Seeking Honorees
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president of Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that the organization is accepting honoree nominations for the 2008 conference to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 from... - June 26, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Stephen Baldwin’s AsSALT Tour Set to Invade the Lone Star State
The actor will bring some of the extreme sports’ legendary athletes to Austin. - June 25, 2008 - The Breakthrough Ministry
Actress Joins Others to Speak Out Against Hospital Infections - Will They Listen?
Actress and Patient Safety Advocate, Alicia Cole will be bringing her awareness campaign to Sacramento as two important hospital infection bills are making their way through the California legislature. Senate Bill 158 sponsored by Sen. Dean Florez and SB 1058 sponsored by Sen. Elaine Alquist. - June 25, 2008 - Alicia Cole
Connecticut BBB Offers Advice on Avoiding Summer Scams
Researching Before Hiring Can Save Money and Prevent Headaches. - June 25, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Fast & Furious Hollywood Stuntman Sammy Maloof – Guest Speaker at Celebrate Freedom
Hollywood Stuntman, Speaker and Author Sammy Maloof, will be a featured speaker as well as ‘show how it is done in Hollywood’ through a stunt show demonstration. Sammy has been in major blockbusters including Fast & The Furious Tokyo Drift, The Hitcher, Déjà Vu, and Transporter 2. Kids and “young at heart” adults will be given the opportunity to win safe rides with Sammy in his infamous 1967 Camaro, powered by a 415 cubic inch Chevrolet engine with 640 horsepower and 640 ft. lbs. of torque. - June 24, 2008 - Winning at the Race of Life
Engineering Community Met in Utrecht
Academia, Industry and Government from 33 nations met at the 18th International Symposium in the Netherlands to exchange best practise. The International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE) explored and shared examples of how to achieve the realization of systems that meet customer objectives and societal needs during the annual conference in Utrecht, the Netherlands. - June 21, 2008 - German Chapter of INCOSE
Asha for Education, San Francisco Declares Open the 2008 India’s Film Festival of Hope
Asha for Education in San Francisco today announced that it will be hosting the first ever annual “India’s Film Festival of Hope” on June 21st from 1-9pm in San Francisco. Asha translates to “hope” in Hindi. Through documentary films, photography and arts, this... - June 21, 2008 - Asha
Southern Greens Move Ahead
Eugene Platt has served the voters of James Island since he was first elected to the Public Service District in 1993. For as long he has served the democratic Party. Today he is running for the South Carolina House of Representatives on the Green Party line, and is the Green Party's Low Country director. - June 21, 2008 - South Carolina Green Party
Innovative Dashboard Project Allows San Francisco to Make Data-Driven Decisions About Employee Health Benefits
Responding to the challenge of honoring employee health care obligations in a climate of rising costs, the Health Service System of the City of San Francisco is instituting a groundbreaking initiative called the HSS Dashboard Project. This system of collecting truly comparable, standardized data will offer the City ongoing visibility into financial performance and utilization of employee health care services. - June 20, 2008 - Health Service System, City of San Francisco
Registration Opens for AIA Michigan’s 16th Annual Educational Facilities Conference
Event to Focus on Green, Sustainable Design. - June 20, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Eisen Continues Aggressive, Managed Growth Track
Greater Cincinnati integrated public relations and marketing consultancy firm Eisen Management Group has been named agency of record (AOR) for the Cincinnati Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs. The professional organization has hired EMG to develop and implement a new communications... - June 20, 2008 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Calls For Entries
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that the organization is now accepting award applications for the event scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Blake Hotel, located at 555 S. McDowell St. North... - June 20, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Green Technology Alliance Officially Launched and Announces 4 Key Partnerships
The Green Technology Alliance (www.GreenTechnologyAlliance.org) is an industry alliance designed to accelerate the adoption of green technologies. The GTA is focused on delivering a value exchange for all its members. - June 19, 2008 - Green Technology Alliance
Former NFL Coach Dan Reeves to Speak at the Business Club of the Triangle in June
Former Falcons, Broncos and Giants coach to speak June 20 at BCA Triangle Breakfast. - June 18, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
International Association of Web Entrepreneurs Announces Blog Site Relaunch
"Many web entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed because they try to do it all alone. That's where we come in. AWE members can connect with a virtual network of proven resources and experts." - June 18, 2008 - Sheri McConnell Companies, Inc
June 18th: Polar Land and Life day
On June 18th, 2008, the International Polar Year 2007-8 (IPY) will launch its fifth ‘International Polar Day' focusing on Land and Life: the plants and animals of polar lands and the changing permafrost and hydrologic systems. This Polar Day occurs as hundreds of researchers focus on Arctic... - June 18, 2008 - IPY
The Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation Announces K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital to Sponsor Ryan’s Run 2008
The Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation (RAKMF) and Ryan’s Run announced that K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore Medical Center has joined the growing list of national and regional companies, institutions, and foundations supporting Ryan’s Run. This year marks... - June 18, 2008 - Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation
Seniors Rally at the State Capitol
Several hundred seniors, adults with physical disabilities and advocates rallied in Lansing on the Capitol lawn on Wednesday, June 11 to implore legislators to increase funding for senior services. Seniors at the rally held placards reading “Create Choices for Independence,” “Elder-Friendly Means Everyone-Friendly,” and handmade signs reading “Hell No, We Won’t Go to the Nursing Home.” - June 18, 2008 - Area Agency on Aging, Region IV
Accelerated Elementary French Track Opens for Valley Children in 1st-3rd Grades
The International School of Arizona has designed a new hybrid program that will allow valley children in first, second and third grades to learn in a foreign language immersion environment while following curriculum from Arizona and Europe. New students will gain the benefit of becoming bilingual... - June 18, 2008 - International School of Arizona
Al Nahda Resort & Spa Awarded Boutique’s Diamond Collection™ Status
Boutique Hotels & Resorts International® - the global alliance of genuine boutique gems - has awarded Diamond Collection™ membership to Oman's lavish new 5-star destination, Al Nahda Resort & Spa in Barka. - June 17, 2008 - Boutique Hotels & Resorts International
Motorcoach Council Seeks Start Up Capital, Launches Founding Partners Program
The not-for-profit Motorcoach Council invites and encourages support from all sectors of transportation industry; operators, associations, manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, and special interest groups alike. Qualifying contributions range from $2,000-$10,000, depending on the type of applicant. - June 17, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
New Website Helps Parents Recover Child Support
The Child Support Solution connects families and custodians owed past due child support to national enforcement experts. - June 16, 2008 - The Child Support Solution
Take Off - Model Airplane Enthusiasts Experience the Thrill of Flight in the Park Academy of Model Aeronautics Launches Novel Park Pilot Program
Turn off the TV. Throw the Gameboy in the junk drawer. Instead, pick up a model airplane and head to a local park. That’s the message the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is delivering to both aspiring and seasoned aviators, young and old alike, this summer as its new Park Pilot Program... - June 15, 2008 - Academy of Model Aeronautics
Earthquake Victims in China to be Aided by Humanity First
The earthquake that hit central China on May 12 left people shaken in bordering Thailand and Vietnam and much destruction in its wake. An official death count stands a month after the destruction at 69,146, with another 17,516 still missing. In the Sichuan Province alone, 80% of the buildings were... - June 15, 2008 - Humanity First
Myanmar Victims Aided by Humanity First
The deadly category III cyclone Nargis that devastated Myanmar on May 2 has left thousands destitute and unaided weeks after the blow. In an immediate response to the natural disaster, Humanity First volunteers in Bangkok, Thailand, met with UN OCHA teams to collaborate in efforts to deploy large... - June 15, 2008 - Humanity First
Morton Grove Forest Workday
Action Party Trustee & Wife Working to Preserve the Forests. - June 15, 2008 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Church to President: Close GitMo
Church urges President Bush to restore constitutional integrity by allowing due process for Guantanamo Bay detainees. - June 15, 2008 - North American Old Catholic Church
Open Source Unconference - Osscamp Delhi Summer Edition
OSSCamp Delhi Summer Edition, scheduled for June 21st 2008 at Indian Social Institute, Lodi Road, New Delhi. - June 15, 2008 - OSS Camp
New Motorcoach Council Incorporates
Not-for-profit organization will benefit industry and riders. - June 14, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Motorcoach Council Seeks Proposals for Market Research, Branding and Advertising Campaign
The Motorcoach Council, Inc. seeks consultant(s) capable of developing and executing a comprehensive and multi-faceted marketing strategy for a two-year campaign that promotes the motorcoach industry as the safest, most convenient and cost effective, luxurious means of environmentally conscious transportation. RFP deadline 7/18/08. - June 14, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
North Carolina Hosts Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Event
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that the organization will host its first North Carolina event on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Blake Hotel, located at 555 S. McDowell St. The program provides a... - June 14, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Buffalo Allies of Bozeman Calls Upon Gov. Schweitzer to Withdraw from Interagency Bison Management Plan
Brucellosis outbreak where there are no bison shows that IBMP is not working for buffalo or for cows. - June 14, 2008 - Buffalo Allies of Bozeman