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Drug Free Ambassadors Tackles Youth Drug Problem

In western Sydney, the Drug Free Ambassadors group attends a huge festival in a high risk area to get the message out about the risks of drugs. - September 21, 2007 - Drug Free Ambassadors

Out4Immigration Applauds Senator Barbara Boxer’s Commitment to Equal Immigration Rights for Same-Sex Binational Couples

Senator Boxer co-sponsors Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), flies flag to commemorate Americans forced into exile due to discriminatory immigration policy - September 19, 2007 - Out4Immigration

Concerned Blogosphere Launches Grassroots Virtual March in Support of Jena 6

The Blogosphere recently took matters into their own hands when they saw the lack of coverage for the Jena 6 case in mainstream media. A day of blogging was coordinated with the intent of magnifying the voices of 'the people', while also requesting that the mainstream media share the story of the... - September 19, 2007 - The Grassroute

Speaking of Women’s Health Honors Jill Wolford

Speaking of Women’s Health honored Jill Wolford at the Speaking Of Women’s Health two-day conference on Friday, Sept. 14 and Saturday, Sept. 15 at the North Raleigh Hilton. Wolford was recognized for her philanthropy work with cancer patients as the founder of the Caring Community... - September 18, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Announces New Director of Foundation and Government Relations

Dr. William F. Greenlee, president and CEO of The Hamner Institutes For Health Sciences, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to strengthen the research investment in biomedical sciences, has announced that Christina C. Russell... - September 17, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences

Virtual Assistant Networking Association Announces New Scholarship for Virtual Assistants

VANetworking.com announces a new back-to-school scholarship for new, part-time, or full-time Virtual Assistants. - September 16, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association

Report Proposes Revamped Funding Process for New Jersey's Public Schools

$1 Billion Under the Sofa Cushions? - September 15, 2007 - Value New Jersey

Portable Storage Helps Green Manufacturer Grow

The National Portable Storage Association demonstrates how portable storage containers can help small business owners expand– and help the environment – without spending a fortune. - September 14, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association

Hotel Security Officer Receives Award for Valor

Boston Hotel Security Officer Receives Award For Valor at September 11th Award Ceremony. - September 14, 2007 - International Lodging Safety and Security Association

Beyond Expectations (BE) to Facilitate Finance and Entrepreneurship Workshops at Harrisburg Teen Summit

Beyond Expectations (BE) to facilitate Finance and Entrepreneurship workshops at upcoming Teen Summit in Harrisburg, Pa. - September 14, 2007 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.

Unboxed Church Delivers New Website Using VineHosting.com and the Web Empowered Church Content Management System

UnboxedChurch is an emerging church located in Southern New Jersey. After opening just a few short weeks ago Pastor Glenn tasked a few members to try using the Free Content Management system from VineHosting and Web Empowered Church - The site went online in record time and is making a difference to the community Unboxed Church serves. - September 13, 2007 - Unboxed Church

The Inferno Touches Down

On September 12th, an inferno will touch down in the literary world. "A Bastard's Refuge II" is coming your way. - September 12, 2007 - Gutter to Grace to Glory Ministries Int. Inc.

Visiting Nurse Association Begins Receiving Flu Vaccine and Prepares for Severe Flu Season

Flu season is coming, complete with chills, fever, cough and sore throat. Fortunately, the Visiting Nurse Association is prepared. On Friday, the non-profit organization received 25,000 doses of flu vaccine and anticipates receiving an additional 30,000 by October 1, when it begins offering flu shots. - September 12, 2007 - Visiting Nurse Association

Mainstreet Jazz Festival Kicks Off Sept. 15 in Stone Mountain

Mainstreet Jazz Festival features the best in contemporary jazz in a special outdoor setting. This year's performers are saxophonist Antonio Allen and vocalist Gabbie McGee. - September 12, 2007 - Mainstreet Community Services Association

$43,000 in Proceeds from Riverside (CA) Humane Society’s 10th Annual Comedy Night Sets Record

Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 10th Annual Comedy Night sets records for funds raised, attendance, number of sponsors, and raffle tickets sold. - September 11, 2007 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center

Virtual Assistant Association Hosts September 20 Teleseminar on "Earning Your Worth" for Women Business Owners

Women business owners to learn how to break free from their "internal income ceilings" and begin to earn at their potential. - September 11, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce

Toledo Area Executives Honored to Receive National APICS Student Mentor Awards

Mike Wheatley and Bruce Brechin proud to receive the Student Mentor Award. - September 10, 2007 - Toledo APICS

Johnson Automotive Named Charter Member of Local Business Club

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club Of The Triangle Names Founding Member - September 10, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle

Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival in Its 7th Year in Raleigh, NC

The 7th annual Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival will be held at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh on September 15th, celebrating the autumn equinox with workshops, live music, lots of vendors, food and local groups, special activities for kids, raffles, auctions and public rituals. When: September 15th at 11am Where: NC State Fairgrounds Gate 5 off Youth Center Drive - September 08, 2007 - Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival

Fall Back in Time with Getaways from Historic Hotels of America®

Take a trip back in time at National Trust Historic Hotels of America. This fall, clocks will fall back one week later on November 4, 2007. Members of Historic Hotels of America have marked this occasion with packages and promotions that invite you to turn back time. While the offerings vary, each hotel has incorporated the year it was built into the package or promotion. - September 08, 2007 - Historic Hotels of America

Stephanie Van Dyke is Recognized by Points of Light Foundation

Stephanie Co-founded the Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda and is a Medical Student at Albany Medical College in New York - September 07, 2007 - Engeye

Diane Dennis Serves on Speaking of Women’s Health Committee

Diane Dennis, vice-president of operations at Iatria Spa And Health Center’s Creedmoor location, will chair the program committee for the 2007 Speaking of Women’s Health conference, a two-day event designed to influence women in making informed decisions about their health, well-being... - September 06, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

Character Education: A Major Focus for Texas Schools and Communities

Integrating character education into all aspects of community life is increasingly the focus in many Texas towns. On August 28, 2007 the Bastrop City Council unanimously adopted a Resolution pledging “its commitment to character, and doing all in its power to become known as a City of... - September 06, 2007 - Building Good Citizens for Texas

Wake Education Partnership Hosts 2007 Annual Meeting

Ann Denlinger, president of Wake Education Partnership, an independent advocacy organization dedicated to making world-class schools possible in Wake County through business and community involvement, has announced that the organization will host its 2007 Annual Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 11 from... - September 05, 2007 - Wake Education

Reverse Logistics Association Fourth Annual Singapore Event

Reverse Logistics Association (RLA) will return to Singapore for the fourth year with the Asia RLA Conference & Expo. The date of the event is October 2-4, 2007 and will be held at the LeMeridian Singapore Hotel. Meet the Speakers and Exhibitors to learn about the latest technologies and trends in the worldwide reverse logistics. - September 04, 2007 - Reverse Logistics Association

Volunteers of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Maryland Recognized for Their Relief Efforts in Peru

Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community volunteered with Humanity First USA to provide disaster relief assistance to Peru after the devastating earthquake that killed over 500 and left thousands homeless and injured on August 15, 2007. - September 03, 2007 - Humanity First

“The Toledo APICS Experience” - Enhancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success

APICS, The Association for Operations Management, is the global leader and premier provider of information and services in production, inventory management and related areas to enable members, enterprises, and individuals to add value to their business performance. - September 02, 2007 - Toledo APICS

Reviving the Spirit and Power of Elijah

Glory Fest 2007 scheduled to take place in Nassau, Bahamas expects to be one of the most powerful outpourings of the Holy Spirit in decades. - September 02, 2007 - Global Christian Restoration Ministries

Six-week Workshop Offers Strategies on How to Move on After a Difficult Relationship

Make a Fresh Start, a six-week workshop tailor made for those who have been affected by divorce or a difficult relationship, begins Sat. Sept.22nd from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Oak Park Library in Oak Park, Michigan. The cost is $50 per person. - September 02, 2007 - Divorce Recovery Today

Hire-A-Businesswoman Week Announced to Help Women Capitalize on Shameless Promotion Month & Other Key Special Business Holidays in September

The International Virtual Women’s Chamber of Commerce is proclaiming September 17 – 21, 2007 as Hire-A-Businesswoman Week. It will coincide with Shameless Promotion Month, International Strategic Thinking Month, Update Your Resume Month, International Women's Ecommerce Days (18 - 21),... - August 30, 2007 - International Virtual Women's Chamber of Commerce

Portable Storage Kicks Off NFL Season

The National Portable Storage Association is helping kick off the NFL's 42nd season with suggestions for how athletic organizations large and small can tap into the convenience of containerized storage. - August 30, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association

Two-Thirds of Kansas State Parks Have Moderate to Severe Light Pollution Problems

The study shows two-thirds of Kansas state parks analyzed have moderate to severe light pollution problems. In addition, over 40% are listed in the severe category. - August 30, 2007 - Midwest Citizens for Responsible Outdoor Lighting

Wake Education Partnership Seeks Entries for Annual Awards

Ann Denlinger, president of Wake Education Partnership, an independent advocacy organization dedicated to making world-class schools possible in Wake County through business and community involvement, has announced that the organization is now accepting nominations for its 2007 Business Partner for... - August 29, 2007 - Wake Education

MMI Associates, Inc. Sponsors Speaking of Women’s Health

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based public relations and marketing firm, has announced that the firm will sponsor the 2007 Speaking of Women’s Health conference, a two-day event designed to influence women in making informed decisions about their health,... - August 29, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

Urgent Update On Stop-Watch & Respond, August Vigil

On Sunday, August 26th, the Stop~Watch team experienced mechanical difficulties making the drive to NY from GA. Arrival for the Coney Island Vigil is not expected to be made on time as a result. They are asking that you please continue the campaign from your home and area CAPA Locations between 9pm and 10pm EST. The attempt to light up the shore of Coney Island will be made again on the next vigil date of Sunday September 30, 2007. "Rest in peace August 2007 child abuse fatalities." - August 28, 2007 - STOP~WATCH & Respond

Legion of Mary Extending to St. Bede Catholic Church in Williamsburg Virginia

A new Legion of Mary Group is forming at St. Bede Catholic Church in Williamburg Virginia. Fr. Abe will serve as its spiritual director. All practicing Catholic in the area are welcome to attend the first meeting on September 8 at 8:00 a.m. - August 27, 2007 - Legion of Mary - Tidewater, VA Curia

Humanity First Initiates Peruvian Earthquake Relief Efforts

A powerful earthquake shook the southern coast of Peru last week for a span of two minutes, leaving hundreds dead and thousands injured. Efforts to aid the victims and destruction wrought by the 8.0 earthquake have begun by Humanity First, USA. With over 500 people dead, over 1000 injured, and an... - August 26, 2007 - Humanity First

Humanity First USA Honors Ambassador of Qatar for $1.17 Million Gift for Hurricane Katrina Victims

His Excellency, Nasser Bin Hammad Al-Khalifa, Ambassador of Qatar, was honored in January this year in New Orleans by Humanity First USA for his assistance in relief to Hurricane Katrina victims. Using his $1.17 million dollar gift to help disaster struck victims, Humanity First was enabled to... - August 26, 2007 - Humanity First

Humanity First Leading Technological Advances in Liberia and Guyana

From addressing the technological and educational needs of Liberia and Guyana to the recognition of Qatar’s valiant relief efforts, Humanity First has had an active year thus far. Beginning early this year in Monrovia, Liberia, Humanity First Liberia (HFL) launched its very first computer... - August 26, 2007 - Humanity First

NPSA Goes "On the Record" with Portable Storage

The National Portable Storage Association is helping business, industry and government tackle the records management challenge with portable solutions. - August 24, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association

Baldwin Launches Extreme Sports Tour in Phoenix

Stephen Baldwin, one of Hollywood’s most interesting male talents in film and television today, will host a press luncheon at North Phoenix Baptist Church on August 28, 2007. The actor/born-again believer plans to announce the launch of the AsSALT Tour, a free, high-energy extreme sports and... - August 23, 2007 - The Breakthrough Ministry

Interactive Takes Marketing to the Next Level - 2007 MIMA Summit Encourages Marketers to 'Talk'

As marketing practices move further towards the Web, many companies are rapidly creating and expanding Interactive Marketing departments to support emerging online strategies. - August 23, 2007 - Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association

Preparing Kids for the Start of School … and Bullying Prevention

Love Our Children USA announced today that bullying and teasing is at the top of kids’ issues at schools, and with school set to open in a few weeks, parents, teachers and school administrators should take caution and sensitivity in handling these issues. - August 22, 2007 - Love Our Children USA

Professional Decal Application Association Launches WrapQuest 07

The PDAA is holding WrapQuest 07 in sunny Fort Lauderdale, FL, October 21-22, with a special opportunity for VIP Certification Testing on October 23. - August 22, 2007 - Professional Decal Application Association

Local Church Has ‘Out of this World’ Program

The young people of Skyline Baptist Church conduct a Missionaries Are Really Special (MARS) project in which they provide gifts for worldwide missionaries who participate in the church’s Missions Conference each September. This year is the 13th year of the project. The remarkable feature of... - August 21, 2007 - Skyline Baptist Church

STOP~WATCH & Respond! A 2007-2008 National Campaign to Bring Greater Awareness to the War on Child Abuse and Its Fatalities

"Bringing the war on child abuse front and center until America pays attention and makes greater intervention." - August 20, 2007 - STOP~WATCH & Respond

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