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Miss Texas Organization Collects Prom Gowns for Girls in Need
Contestants Collect over $300,000 worth of gently worn prom gowns. - April 24, 2008 - Miss America's Outstanding Teen, Inc.
Enriqueta Bond Receives Highest Civilian Honor - Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Dr. Enriqueta Bond, President of the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, received the coveted Order of the Long Leaf Pine award from the state of North Carolina this week. Created in 1965, The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is the highest honor the governor can bestow on a North Carolina citizen. It is given to... - April 24, 2008 - Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Ocean State Follies Founder, Charlie Hall to Host Rhode Island’s Got Talent
The Host With The Most. Rhode Island’s Got Talent, presented by The East Bay Chamber of Commerce, announces Ocean State Follies founder as Master of Ceremonies. Charlie Hall brings his Comedic Hosting style as this year's emcee. - April 23, 2008 - East Bay Chamber of Commerce
10th Annual Small Business Expo & Conference Presentations and Workshops to Provide Solutions for Growing a Business in an Economic Downturn
An event that got its start in the gymnasium of a SE Minneapolis elementary school celebrates its tenth anniversary as the American Association of MicroBusinesses (AAM) presents two keynote and four featured speakers offering presentations to help small businesses weather the current economic climate. Keynote Presentations by Chief Rainmaker and Street Performer Focus on Action Plans and Harnessing and Releasing Natural Energy to Grow Businesses. - April 23, 2008 - American Association of MicroBusinesses
Greater Baltimore Board of Realtors® Gala Raises Nearly 150k for Charity; Proceeds Will Benefit GBBR Charitable Foundation
The Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® is announcing the success of its April 5th 150th anniversary gala, which raised more than $145,000 for the Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® Charitable Foundation. “We are truly overwhelmed with the results of the gala and the willingness... - April 22, 2008 - Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
Deputy District Attorney to Speak on Legal Document Assistant Registration, Compliance and Unfair Business Practices
The Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP) is pleased to announce that Orange County Deputy District Attorney Tracy Hughes will present “Rogue Document Preparers: Unfair Competition and LDA Compliance” on Friday, May 30 at 12:00 p.m. at the Koll Center in Newport... - April 20, 2008 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
It Takes a ‘Dummy’ to Teach CPR; Maryland Automobile Dealers Association & Plaza Ford of Bel Air Donate Resusci Anne Training Mannequins to Darlington VFC
Emergency services workers at the Darlington Volunteer Fire Company in Harford County will be able to expand their community CPR education programs with the donation this week of new adult and child-sized training mannequins by the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) and Plaza Ford of... - April 20, 2008 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
UNC-Chapel Hill, Hamner Institutes Announce Partnership to Accelerate Basic, Translational Research
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences have signed a memorandum of understanding that will guide innovative collaborations in basic and translational research. Established with Carolina’s schools of medicine, pharmacy and public health,... - April 20, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Maryland Automobile Dealers Association Launches Child Car Seat Safety PSAs - www.mdauto.org Lists Dealerships with Certified Safety Technicians
With summer travel season nearing, the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association is calling on parents to have their child’s car seats checked by a certified technician. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that while 96 percent of parents believe they know how to install a... - April 19, 2008 - Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
Sikhcess™ Launches ‘Bundles of Warmth’ Campaign to Help Ease the Suffering of Australia’s Homeless
Sikhcess volunteers in Australia plan to collect and distribute blankets, jackets, and other winter clothing items to homeless and needy in Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. - April 19, 2008 - Sikhcess
Portable Storage Vendors Celebrate Earth Day
The National Portable Storage Association continues making moves to “green” the industry with a call to continue recycling portable storage containers. - April 19, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Advocacy Group Calls for Federal Tax Thank You Note - "It’s Just Good Manners"
At a press conference held this morning, the Institute for Liberty called on the federal government to issue a thank you note six months after taxes are filed, saying that the government ought to be thankful that the citizenry are fulfilling what many believe to be the price of... - April 19, 2008 - Institute for Liberty
American Cancer Society Study CPS-3 Looks to New Jersey for Participants
Cancer Prevention Study Gives Residents Chance to Have Direct Impact on Cancer - April 19, 2008 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
Arcosanti Founder Paolo Soleri Speaks at Ecocity Summit
Throughout Earth Day Week in San Francisco, California, the 7th Ecocity World Summit will be convening an international community of inspired change-makers. Paolo Soleri, an internationally recognized architect, artist, philosopher, and Founder of ecocity Arcosanti, will speak and be honored with an award. - April 18, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
New Non-Profit, Informed Conscience, Aims to Increase Public Understanding of Homosexuality as It Relates to the Catholic Church
Informed Conscience, a newly established non-profit organization based in San Diego, California, was formed to increase public awareness and understanding of homosexuality, especially as it relates to the teachings of the Catholic Church. The goals of Informed Conscience are to: 1) Give Catholics... - April 18, 2008 - Informed Conscience
Medical Tourism Association Announces World's Largest Medical Tourism Convention in San Francisco, CA USA - September 9-12, 2008
Medical Tourism Association Announces the World's Largest Medical Tourism Convention in San Francisco, CA USA - September 9-12, 2008 with up to 1000 attendees and sponsored by over 5 Governments and with over 40 exhibitors. - April 17, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Brighton Center Announces Return of Speaker Series
The Speaker Series, a six week long, twice a week parent education program, begins on April 15 and runs through May 22. The classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday evening at Two Rivers Middle School from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The spring series is being sponsored by insurance professionals... - April 17, 2008 - Brighton Center
Environmental Rap and Blue's Brothers Sun Glass Wearing Students Greet Solar Grant Announcement
Portland's Lincoln Middle School Receives $37,200 for the purchase and installation of Solar Panels for the school's geodesic dome. - April 17, 2008 - Efficiency Maine
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Hosts "Funding for Innovation in North Carolina" Workshop
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) will host “Funding for Innovation in North Carolina,” a SBIR/STTR workshop on Tuesday, April 29 from 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. The seminar, presented by the Small Business Technology Development Center (SBTDC), addresses how... - April 17, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
NPSA Launches Series of Technical Studies
The National Portable Storage Association is conducting a series of technical studies to determine the wind load, snow load, and burn rate of containerized storage units. - April 17, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Pastor Avery Kinney Leads Perfecting Word Praise Church to It's New Location
Perfecting Word Praise Church moves to Oxon Hill, Maryland. Pastor Avery Kinney is the Senior Pastor of this non-denominational "house of perfecting." This ministry is the perfect church for people who are not. Pastor Kinney speaks words of life and renewed strength to those who have been depleted by life and functioning on fumes. - April 16, 2008 - Perfecting Word Praise Church
Sports Analyst Mike Gminski to Speak at the Business Club of the Triangle in April
Former NBA player to speak April 18 at BCA Triangle Breakfast. - April 16, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
San Diego Mayoral Candidate Steve Francis Takes Stand to Preserve Historic San Diegan Homes
Candidate for Mayor of San Diego, Steve Francis, makes statement supporting the Mills act and advocates the preservation of San Diego’s historic buildings. - April 16, 2008 - Steve Francis for Mayor
BBB Event Offers Free Identity Theft Protection Advice and On-Site Document Shredding
BBB invites community to take part in first-ever, coast-to-coast “Secure Your ID” Day. - April 16, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Steve Francis, Candidate for San Diego Mayor, Adds New TV Ad to San Diego Mayoral Campaign Coverage
San Diego mayoral candidate Steve Francis reveals latest TV ad installment, depicting broom sweeping special interests from City Hall, now running on San Diego Broadcast Channels. - April 14, 2008 - Steve Francis for Mayor
Cincinnati PR Firm Awards Pro Bono Assistance to Boone County Arboretum
Boone County Arboretum Wins Eisen Management Group’s “Operation: Outreach 2008.” - April 13, 2008 - Boone County Arboretum
Kidney Cancer Association Offers Free Support Groups
The Kidney Cancer Association offers free support groups to patients, survivors and their family members. Find a local group by visiting www.kidneycancer.org and click on Calendar of Events. - April 13, 2008 - Kidney Cancer Association
New Literacy Resource Website Launches
The Sleep Pea Angel™ Literacy Organization, Inc. (SPALO) is pleased to announce the launch of their new website, www.SPALO.org. - April 12, 2008 - Sleep Pea Angel Literacy Organization, Inc.
New Literacy Organization Encourages Children to Embrace the Joy of Reading
Introducing the new Sleep Pea Angel™ Literacy Organization, Inc. (SPALO), a non-profit group that encourages children to embrace the joys of reading and writing through using their own creativity and imagination. - April 12, 2008 - Sleep Pea Angel Literacy Organization, Inc.
Resources for Seniors Hosts Speaking of Women’s Health
Tobi Bowen, director of development and marketing with Resources for Seniors, has announced that the organization will be the Beneficiary Host for the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health conference with the new theme “Discovering Your Everyday Super Hero.” The conference will be held... - April 12, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Open Health Tools, to Collaborate on Global Health IT Solutions
OHT, with unprecedented resources, existing technology and expertise, provides a global community that will focus on the requirements, design and development of these enabling tools and components. - April 12, 2008 - Open Health Tools
Anti-Britney Fashion Show: Fashion Show for the Classy
Mofash, a non-profit group created by savvy and modest-minded women, aims to combat the tasteless trends that saturate the media. This is a high-style yet modest fashion show: proving that you can be both discreet and chic. - April 11, 2008 - Mofash
Giant Speed Dating Event to Hit the Central Coast
On Saturday, May 10, Central Coast Singles will present an "all age" Speed Dating event and dance in San Luis Obispo. It will accommodate people of different ages in groups to meet other singles like themselves. Ages will be from 21 and up. For more information, contact ccoastsingles@yahoo.com - April 11, 2008 - Central Coast Singles
16 Seram (Moluccan) Cockatoos and 4 Purple-Naped Lories Released Back to the Wild on Seram Island, Eastern Indonesia
The illegal wild bird trade remains rampant in Indonesia, and includes a number of parrot species; populations of some of these are considered vulnerable to future extinction. Some of these birds cannot be returned to the wild for various reasons, but a select sub-population can be released if they meet criteria set forth by IUCN (the World Conservation Union) and CITES (Convention on the Trade in Endangered Species). The Indonesian Parrot Project has now carried out three such releases. - April 11, 2008 - Indonesian Parrot Project
Global Competition Seeks Social Entrepreneurs to Combat Modern-Day Slavery
Humanity United and Ashoka’s Changemakers Announce Worldwide Search for Solutions to End Modern-Day Slavery “Once and For All.” - April 11, 2008 - Ashoka's Changemakers
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Partners with Franklin Covey; Offering "7 Habits for Managers" Workshop
Attend this powerful FranklinCovey two-day workshop, April 29th - April 30th sponsored by the SBDC, and discover the same transforming principles that have led the world’s foremost business leaders to the professional and personal success they dreamed of. Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of The... - April 11, 2008 - Small Business Development Center North San Diego County
Frederick, MD Men’s Event Includes Music and Community Service
Dr. Del Tackett, Alan Autry, Promise Keepers join together to promote community service and biblical worldview. Come praise, learn and serve together with other like minded men. Saturday 4/12, 8 AM Westview 16 theater. - April 10, 2008 - Maryland Coalition of Men's Ministries
Spring Clean Your Way to Better Indoor Air Quality
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification offers spring cleaning tips which will improve indoor environment quality and lead to healthier homes. - April 09, 2008 - Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
NPSA Plans Euro Resale Expo Conference in Spain
The National Portable Storage Association members set to gather near Barcelona for educational and networking opportunities. - April 09, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
The Ophelia Project President and CEO to Accept Award and Give Keynote Address
The Ophelia Project’s President and CEO, Mary Baird, will present a keynote address and accept an award April 12, 2008 at the American Association of University Women (AAUW) –Pennsylvania Chapter convention in Exton, PA. Mary will speak during the Outstanding Women Luncheon. She will... - April 09, 2008 - The Ophelia Project
Vivaldi Live! at Arcosanti
The Arizona Vivaldi Festival & The Cosanti Foundation present Vivaldi Live!, a music and dance performance in celebration of composer Antonio Vivaldi. Tour of Arcosanti at 5pm, Dinner at 6pm. 928-632-6217. - April 09, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
Can You do Anything You Can Get Away with
You can according to the self proclaimed "High Priest of Prickly Bog," leader of a new religion which follows the teachings of “The Great God Bongo.” He claims to have been anointed as such on April 9th 1997, by the ghost of a dead author named Hiram Blunt whom he says he met once in 1987. Apparently the author was alive at the time, although we have checked the records and not been able to trace any books he published before 2007. - April 07, 2008 - The Great God Bongo
Living Faith World Outreach Ministries Hosts Suspense Thriller
Young, attractive, Mary Smith, is your average 18-year old teenager. A 'good girl' by nature, she'll do whatever it takes to win the affection of her boyfriend. Meant to be thought-provoking and unforgettable, this nine-scene play will examine the consequences of our choices. Riveting... provoking... relevant. Trip to Hell is a tale you'll never forget. - April 07, 2008 - Living Faith World Outreach Ministries
Clinton Says She Supports Federal Law Changes to Help Same-Sex Binational Couples
Presidential contender recognizes disparity in state marriage, civil union and domestic partner laws that bar LGBT citizens from equal immigration rights. - April 06, 2008 - Out4Immigration
NMSU Environmental Design Contest Fuels Clean Energy Economy
New Mexico State University’s Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE) in the College of Engineering is leading development of sustainable solutions to environmental challenges through its 18th international competition, the Environmental Design Contest at the Pan Am Center in Las... - April 06, 2008 - The Institute for Energy & the Environment
Paolo Soleri Presents Sustainable Projects to Vatican
Internationally recognized architect, artist, & philosopher Paolo Soleri will be featured as a guest speaker at Building Well to Live Better, a conference organized by the Roman Catholic Church to address issues of sustainability and the environment. The intent of the conference is to bring a valid and substantial contribution in the field of eco-architecture applied to old and new religious buildings. Soleri is most recognized for his concept of arcology, a fusion of architecture and ecology. - April 06, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
Honoring U.S. Military Veterans - The Veterans Business Directory at VetFriends.com
VetFriends.com encourages people to honor U.S. veterans in a new way: Thank them for their military service and then do business with them at the VetFriends.com nationwide online Veterans Business Directory free for all to view. Veterans and military personnel can also access a free business resource section at VetFriends.com. - April 06, 2008 - VetFriends.com
NPSA Launches Portable Storage Industry Survey
Industry-wide survey seeks to determine size and strength of portable storage industry. - April 05, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
BBB Offers Advice on Avoiding Springtime Scams
From Landscaping to Tree Trimming – Consumer Beware. - April 05, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Condors Hockey Club Lends Support to Bakersfield Scottish Games
The Bakersfield Condors Professional Hockey Club publicly lent its support to the Bakersfield Scottish Games this past Monday when it invited members of the Kern County Scottish Society to drop the ceremonial first puck at the Condor-Utah Grizzlies game at Rabobank Arena. - April 05, 2008 - Kern County Scottish Society