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World Endometriosis Research Foundation Funds International Multi-Centre Study to Develop a Tool to Identify Women with Endometriosis
The World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF) has secured funding for its first international multi-centre study. The aim of the study is to develop a symptom-based questionnaire to predict the presence of endometriosis – a study of this scale has never been undertaken before. - November 23, 2007 - World Endometriosis Research Foundation
Tibetan Cultural Festival and Art Auction in Manhattan Benefits Refugee Students in Nepal and India
November 28 Event at The Soho Loft Includes Talk by the Venerable Lama Pema Wangdak - November 23, 2007 - The Vikramasila Foundation
SpaCare Announces the "Hearts for a Cure" Annual Award & Charity Celebration 2008
SpaCare announces the "hearts for a cure" annual award & Charity celebration 2008 during the 3rd annual day Spa Expo & Business Forum at the Sands Exposition Center in Las Vegas, Nevada February 5 – 7, 2008 - November 23, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Artist Salvatore Principe to Showcase His Heart Paintings at Charity Fundraiser "Art with Heart" Benefiting the Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation
Salvatore Principe is all heart. The award winning artist is known for his unique heart giclees and paintings. His “Timeless Heart Collection”, represented by his original paintings and limited edition reproductions expresses tangible love, vibrant emotion, and tender hope – all... - November 23, 2007 - The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation
Former Sex Workers Announce Return to the Streets of Las Vegas
Two former Las Vegas sex workers are returning to reach out to men and women working in the sex industry in the casinos and on the Las Vegas Strip. Beginning December 1, 2007, they will be walking the streets and visiting the casinos every Saturday evening. Their goal is to present a simple Gospel message, offer prayer and support, and extend an invitation to visit their church. - November 22, 2007 - Hookers for Jesus
Portable Storage Video Offers Three "Ls" to Success
Making the most of portable storage containers demands three considerations: location, location and location. The NPSA offers location tips in its new training DVD. - November 22, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
New Website Launches for Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Leading nonprofit for severely wounded War on Terror veterans revamps SaluteHeroes.org with new features, easier navigation and new look and feel. - November 21, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Annual Tree Festival Supports Children's Programs
This holiday kick-off event benefits children and teens in HeartShare’s foster care program and children with developmental disabilities in its pre-school programs and the new school-age program for children with autism. - November 21, 2007 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Contentnea Creek Development Company and Standout Properties Partner with Communities In Schools of NC
Companies will donate a portion of each sale to leading dropout prevention program. - November 21, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
Hope of Israel Congregation Have Moved to a New Location. 1009 Brighton Beach Ave, 2nd Fl Brooklyn, NY 11235. Ph:(718) 872-5080
Hope of Israel Congregation is a Messianic congregation where the word of God is preached first to Jews then all mankind. They are committed to the gospel of grace through our Lord Jesus Christ, to ministry as an expression of "faith working through love," and to the Bible, the written Word of God, as the only infallible and divine authority in all matters of faith and life. - November 21, 2007 - Hope of Israel
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Partners with EPA
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Environmental Agency’s (EPA) National Center for Computational Toxicology (NCCT). The agreement establishes a one-year collaborative research effort to further the... - November 20, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
The Virtual Assistant Millionaire: Craze or Godsend for Working Moms?
For Tawnya Sutherland it’s a godsend. She sets her own schedule, works when she wants, and has time to tend to the unexpected. When her son literally lost his front teeth in a bicycle accident, she was on the scene to rush him to the hospital. What working mother wouldn’t like that kind of freedom and flexibility when it comes to their kids? - November 19, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Toledo APICS Announces Execution and Control of Operations
The Toledo Chapter of APICS, The Association for Operations Management, is proud to announce the offering of “Execution and Control of Operations” at the Betco Corporation training center in Toledo, Ohio. The course will run 9 weeks every Tuesday starting January 8, 2008 from 6 pm until... - November 19, 2007 - Toledo APICS
Gingerbread Contest Has $10,000 Top Prize
Create a gingerbread house and win a variety of prizes including a package at the Hyatt Regency Chicago valued at $10,000, Chicago Bears tickets and much more all while supporting Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice. - November 18, 2007 - Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice
Virtual Assistant Networking Association Announces Seminar on Connecting Your Inner Voice
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Sheri Andrunyk, the Founder of Women For Women and an Empowerment Coach for Entrepreneurs. - November 17, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Church Changes Location and Name But Not Heart
Excited church members walked door-to-door throughout the Ballast Point neighborhoods last Sunday inviting all to share in the upcoming celebration of their updated facility at 5101 Bayshore Blvd. The grand opening of South Tampa Fellowship on Sunday, November 18 will commemorate much-anticipated... - November 17, 2007 - South Tampa Fellowship
Regional Approach for Patents Needed in Southeast Asia
Senior Southeast Asian officials agreed Wednesday with recommendations for regional cooperation to better handle the increasing number of patents filed in the region and thereby encourage greater research, innovation and investment. “A regional approach can increase efficiency of patent... - November 17, 2007 - Kenan Institute Asia
Medical Tourism Association Launches its Worldwide “Medical Tourism Magazine”
The Medical Tourism Association, the first non-profit trade association representing Global Healthcare Providers in the Medical Tourism Industry has launched the first worldwide Medical Tourism Magazine. Medical Tourism, the growing industry of patients traveling overseas for medical treatment,... - November 16, 2007 - Medical Tourism Association™
Breakfast Club to Host Marty Clarke at November Meeting
Breakfast Club of the Triangle to Meet November 16 at Brier Creek Country Club - November 16, 2007 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Medical Tourism Association Holds World's First Medical Tourism Membership Meeting & Forum
The Medical Tourism Association will hold its first membership meeting which will be open to the general public December 3rd at 8:30 am in Washington DC. Medical Tourism otherwise known as Health Tourism or Medical Travel is where Americans travel overseas to foreign countries to receive world class medical treatment at almost 90% less than in the United States. Over 500,000 Americans traveled overseas in 2006, and it is expected in 2008 that several million Americans will travel overseas. - November 16, 2007 - Medical Tourism Association™
National Real Estate Investment Club 2nd Annual Expo Showcased at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel Features JD from Flip This House
National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) is an organization for real estate investors and real estate professionals. Their monthly meetings bring investors the very best education, top-notch investment opportunities and a friendly atmosphere that fosters networking. It is their intention to educate and motivate real estate investors to achieve the success they desire. - November 15, 2007 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
Vote for Spa Person of the Year 2007
Votes Needed to Determine the Spa Person of the Year Award 2007. To be presented at the “Hearts for A Cure” Annual Awards & Charity Celebration Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 at the Sand’s Exposition Center, Las Vegas during the Day Spa Expo. The traditional “The Spa... - November 15, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Israel Houghton & New Breed, Tye Tribbett & GA and J. Moss to Bring in the New Year in the Washington DC Area
Grammy, Stellar and Dove award winner Israel Houghton & New Breed and Stellar Award winner Tye Tribbett & GA are scheduled to join Pastor Lyle Dukes, Co-Pastor Deborah Dukes and the Harvest Life Changers Church, International to close out “The Year of the Open Door” and bring in 2008 beginning Friday, December 28, 2007 – Monday, December 31, 2007. - November 14, 2007 - Harvest Life Changers Church, International
Author Suzanne Mulvehill to Help Virtual Assistants and Other Small Business Owners Break Free from Employee Mindset at November 15 Teleseminar
Founder of the Emotional Endurance Institute to share her secrets for changing employee thoughts into entrepreneurial thoughts. - November 14, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
CSAH Presents Concert for Military Appreciation Night on Randolph Air Force Base
Cross Canadian Ragweed headlines concert open to all Department of Defense ID holders. - November 14, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Celebration of America Recycles Day on November 15
Organizations needing to raise money and who wish to positively impact the environment can now participate in a “Green Fundraising Campaign.” - November 14, 2007 - Project KOPEG
ABSOLUT® VODKA, American Express Honored for Inclusive LGBT Advertising by Commercial Closet Association
November AdRespect Honors Awards Program Previews New CCA Industry Standard Score in Gay Advertising. Commercial Closet Association’s annual Corporate AdRespect Honors is this year recognizing ABSOLUT® VODKA and American Express for excellence in inclusive portrayals of lesbian, gay,... - November 14, 2007 - Commercial Closet Association
SMPS CANstruction Long Island Competition Yields 28,627 Cans of Food to Benefit Long Island Cares, Inc., The Harry Chapin Food Bank
One of the most visually stunning demonstrations of talent and creativity in the world is also on the Long Island Cares’ largest food drives. - November 13, 2007 - SMPS Long Island c/o Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP
Medical Tourism Association Scheduled to Visit hospitals in Philippines & Taiwan - November 18th through the 26th
The Medical Tourism Association, the industry's first non-profit trade association for international healthcare providers, departs this week for a two week visit of hospitals in the Philippines and Taiwan. - November 13, 2007 - Medical Tourism Association™
Communities in Schools of NC Leader to Receive Distinguished Alumnus Award from NC State University
President and CEO, Linda Harrill, will be honored along with other recipients during the Annual Evening of Stars Gala - November 11, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
NPSA Helps Budget-Minded Churches Save Space
The National Portable Storage Association offers affordable portable storage containers to nonprofit organizations that need extra space – not extra building project expenses. - November 09, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Overcoming Rheumatism: French Chef Takes a Bite Out of the Big Apple
For French Chef Christian Plumail, the New York City Marathon means far more than running the world’s most famous foot race – it means carrying himself with fist-pumping enthusiasm for 42 kilometres from a past of infernal pain and disability to a stable future of mobility and physical... - November 08, 2007 - The Bone and Joint Decade
Shelia Gray Elected President of DirectEmployers Association
Shelia Gray, Director of Global Talent Acquisition at International Paper Company, elected President of national non-profit employer organization. - November 07, 2007 - DirectEmployers
ERA Issues Top 10 Tips for Safe, Smart Online Holiday Shopping
As consumers are poised to spend more than $24.6 billion online for holiday gift giving this season, the Electronic Retailing Association (ERA) wants online shoppers to be smart, savvy, and safe. Some of the nation’s most prominent online retail merchants such as eBay, ShopNBC, QVC and Home... - November 07, 2007 - Electronic Retailing Association
AIIP 2008 Conference: Keynote, General Session Speakers Set
The Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) announced today that Jaclyn Kostner, Ph.D. will present the keynote address at the association’s annual conference in 2008. The conference will be held Apr. 30 to May 5 in Pittsburgh, PA. - November 07, 2007 - Association of Independent Information Professionals
Mathematics Professor Becomes Mega-Church Pastor
From a University professor to the Pastor of the largest church in Africa, Dr. William Kumuyi’s life has taken a change of direction – definitely for the better. - November 07, 2007 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives $970,000 Grant for Interpreting Biomonitoring Data
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational research to enhance the value of the investment in biomedical sciences, has announced that Dr. Harvey Clewell, director of the Center... - November 06, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
World Vision Responding to Historic Flooding in Mexico
Agency concerned about risk of disease; reaching 300,000 stranded people “will take time” - November 04, 2007 - World Vision US
Portable Storage Helps Marching Band Keep Step
The National Portable Storage Association's member companies are helping one of the nation's best marching bands keep step with storage needs. - November 04, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Chicago Churches Look Beyond Race & Religion to Celebrate Thanksgiving
The Third Annual "Miracle on 127th" Street Thanksgiving Celebration unites nearly twenty churches of all denominations and cultures for one community-focused service. - November 04, 2007 - The Lighthouse Church of All Nations
Breakfast Club of the Triangle Makes $1000 Donation to the Me Fine Foundation
The Breakfast Club of the Triangle (BCA Triangle) has announced that it has donated all of proceeds of its member golf tournament raffle to the MeFine Foundation. Members of BCA Triangle and their guests raised a thousand dollars in the tournament raffle. The $1,000 check was presented to the Me... - November 03, 2007 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Medical Tourism Association Visits Indian Hospitals
The Medical Tourism Association, the industry's first non-profit trade association for international healthcare providers, has recently returned from the medical tourism conference held in Goa, India and a subsequent two week tour of the top India hospitals. - November 03, 2007 - Medical Tourism Association™
Willardson & O'Toole Represent NCADA at National Level
Two NCADA past presidents take over leadership roles at DRI, the national civil defense trial bar. - November 02, 2007 - NC Association of Defense Attorneys
2007 MIMA Summit Attracts Record Attendance - Interactive Marketing is No Longer a Side Show
With attendance up 82% from 2006, the Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association’s (MIMA) Annual Summit is becoming a leading educational forum for interactive marketers nationwide. - November 01, 2007 - Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association
Boot Camp for New Dads Fatherhood Program Launched in England
Having taught thousands of new fathers across the U.S. how to burp, feed, change, comfort and bond with their new babies, Boot Camp for New Dads, a non-profit orientation program for fathers-to-be, has recently been adopted in Liverpool, England. - November 01, 2007 - Boot Camps for Dads
Beyond Networking: Leveraging Your Relationships to Build Your Business and Profits
Want to leverage your relationships and networking for increased business and opportunities? Plan to attend the Nov. 8th “working lunch” meeting of the Greater Miami Chapter, National Association of Women Business Owners, 11:30 a.m., at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, 1601 ... - October 31, 2007 - National Association of Women Business Owners - Miami
Sikhcess™ Announces Sikh Community’s Plans to Deliver 50,000 Food Packages to North America’s Homeless Next Month
Sikh community doubles campaign to “Feed the Homeless” after shattering goal to distribute 20,000 food packages in only 9 months. - October 31, 2007 - Sikhcess
PRStreet Selected as Newest Member, Agency of Record for Breakfast Club of the Triangle
The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle (BCA Triangle) has selected PRStreet, the Triangle’s award winning marketing and public relations firm, as its newest Executive Member and agency of record. As the agency of record, PRStreet will handle media relations,... - October 31, 2007 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
9/11 Special Master, Kenneth Feinberg, to Speak at New Jersey Mediators' Conference November 3
Kenneth Feinberg, Special Master of the 9/11 Victims' Compensation Fund, will be keynote speaker at the annual conference of the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators. The conference will be Saturday, November 3, 2007 between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM at the Doubletree Hotel, 200 Atrium Drive, Somerset. Registration is open to the public. Please call 800-981-4800 or email inform@njapm.org or visit www.njapm.org for more information. - October 30, 2007 - New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
Humanity First Continues to Serve Southern California Fire Disaster Victims and Evacuees
As residents return to the San Diego and Los Angeles areas to see if their homes survived the deadly fires that have been raging this past week, Humanity First continues to assess disaster and relief needs on a daily basis. In the past two days, Humanity First has carried through a number of... - October 30, 2007 - Humanity First