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Vacation Bible School, Grace Point Church
“Game Day Central” Vacation Bible School is for all kids who want to get in the game and learn how to be heroes; This fun VBS is from 6-9pm on Sunday, June 24th through Thursday, June 28th. - June 01, 2007 - Grace Point Church
RFID Workforce 2007 – An Emerging Community
RFID workforce expands to more than one million individuals in ten years. RFID Tribe released a 60 page report to provide a clear picture of where RFID professionals work, how they innovate, the challenges they face and the roles they play in RFID technology. - June 01, 2007 - RFID Tribe
Tomlinson & Associates Named Member of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named Tomlinson & Associates as a member in the business development category. Through its membership, Tomlinson & Associates will have access to business... - May 31, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Independent Writers of Chicago: “Quidnunc: Little Known Reference Materials.”
Chief consulting editor of American Dictionaries for Oxford University Press, Erin McKean reveals unusual, unheard-of, invaluable reference books and where to find them. Tuesday, June 12th, at National-Louis University, Room 5006, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Program 6 p.m. Networking 5 p.m. Nonmembers, $15; IWOC members free. For more information, call 847-855-6670 or visit iwoc.org. - May 31, 2007 - Independent Writers of Chicago
Immigration Reform Punishes Legal High-Skilled Immigrants, Says Immigration Voice
The 2007 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill, being touted as a “Grand Bargain”, ostensibly claims to reward merit. However, high-skilled workers who would supposedly benefit from the bill dispute such characterizations. After analyzing the fine-print of the Bill, the Core group... - May 31, 2007 - Immigration Voice
Press Release Writing for Virtual Assistants Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
Writing guide and template for Virtual Assistants taking the mystery out of writing press releases. - May 30, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Riverside Humane Society Honors Carlotta Mellon, Former Chief of Staff to Mayor Ron Loveridge, as Volunteer of the Year
Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center recently presented its 2007 Friends of the Animals volunteer award to Carlotta Mellon of Riverside in recognition of her dedication and work with the animals. Mellon is one of 146 volunteers with the adoption center who in 2006 gave 15,156 hours of their time. - May 29, 2007 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
National Portable Storage Association Looks Outside the Box
Containerized storage serves as a strong foundation for many newfangled uses, from portable restrooms to high-tech security checkpoints. Innovation continues to drive the industry. - May 28, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
America Gets Invited to First Annual Pizza Cup
The World Pizza Champions, America's # 1 Pizza Team, will be competing and representing the US at the 2nd annual Trofeo Citta Di Napoli Campionato Internazionale Per Pizzaioli/ 1st Annual World Pizza Cup to be held June 12 -13, 2007. Members Tony Gemignani - CA, Bruno Di Fabio - NY, William Manzo ... - May 27, 2007 - World Pizza Champions
Detours and OnRamps Conference Announced
A much-needed and practical resource created to address the needs of mothers who desire to return to work on their terms - May 26, 2007 - Detours and OnRamps
ACLU Encouraged by Michigan Supreme Courts Decision to Hear Domestic Partner Benefits Case
Encouraged by the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision today granting a request to appeal the Court of Appeals’ ruling that the state’s marriage amendment prohibits public employers from offering domestic partner benefits; the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan will ask the... - May 26, 2007 - American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan
Put Your Compassion in Action, America! “National Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week” Campaign Eagerly Anticipated
Legislation passed before Congress and the Senate in late 2006 created an awareness opportunity for people living with Epidermolysis Bullosa, a relatively unknown but extremely devastating genetic disease. An inaugural relay-rally awareness campaign called "Walk a Mile in My Shoes" will stretch across America, from New York to California. For details, see www.ebrelay.org. - May 25, 2007 - Walk a Mile in My Shoes
2007 Tibetan Festival is Celebrated at Pumpkin Hollow Retreat Center in Craryville, New York, in July
Chökhör Festival Features Talks About Tibet, Its Religion and Culture; Tibetan Music, Crafts, Food, and More - May 25, 2007 - The Vikramasila Foundation
Date Announced for Detours and OnRamps Conference
NYC-Metro area date and location announced for groundbreaking conference focusing on the issues women face in pursuing motherhood and a career - May 24, 2007 - Detours and OnRamps
Alliance Hospitality Named Member of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named Alliance Hospitality as a member in the hotels and motels category. Through its membership, Alliance Hospitality will have access to business development events,... - May 24, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
TBCL Director Alex Eckelberry Speaks in Support of the Brooker Creek Preserve
The Brooker Creek Preserve is a beautiful local preserve. Let's not build ball parks on it. - May 24, 2007 - Tampa Bay Conservation League
National Portable Storage Association Urges Hurricane Preparedness
With predictions of an active storm season, the NPSA is warning businesses to reserve portable storage units ahead of time to avoid shortages that have occurred in the past. - May 24, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Orthopaedic Surgeons Become 1st Line Defense to Prevent Future Fractures
Launch of a major new tool by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), the Bone and Joint Decade (BJD) and the International Society for Fracture Repair (ISFR), will help orthopaedic surgeons better diagnose and treat osteoporosis. - May 23, 2007 - The Bone and Joint Decade
Amnesty? Not in America
That is the cry being carried on the lips of thousands of Americans heading to Washington and State Capitals. - May 22, 2007 - Let Freedom Ring America
Charity Film Screening - Help Support Women's Rights in Afghanistan
The AfghanFem FMF action team is holding a benefit film screening of Meena Nanji's acclaimed documentary "View from a Grain of Sand." All proceeds go to the Feminist Majority Foundation's Campaign for Afghan Women & Girls. Seats are limited. Tickets can be purchased on the AfghanFem webpage - http://afghanfem.tripod.com. - May 21, 2007 - AfghanFem
National Ad Campaigns Recognized for Gay and Lesbian Inclusion
Commercial Closet Association to Award Third Annual Images in Advertising Awards for excellence in GLBT-inclusion on June 11 at Time Warner Center - May 20, 2007 - Commercial Closet Association
Lisa Kemp-Williams Ministers at Long Island New York Dinner Banquet and East-Chester Church of God
Prophetic psalmist to minister in word and song at Eastchester Church of God in New York, and a Dinner Banquet in Long Island New York. - May 20, 2007 - LKW Ministries International
CACEP Adds an Internet Website to Spread the Word of their Mission
In response to the devastating effects that natural disasters, political unrest and daily extreme poverty has on Central American families and children, CACEP was born to help. - May 20, 2007 - Central American Children's Education Projects
President of Shaw Industries, Randy Merritt, to Deliver Keynote at the 2007 N.C. Sustainability Awards & Conference
Sustainable North Carolina (SNC) announced today that Randy Merritt, president of Georgia-based Shaw Industries, will be the keynote speaker for the 2007 N.C. Sustainability Awards & Conference to be held on October 22, 2007 in Chapel Hill, N.C. SNC is a non-profit that works as a catalyst for... - May 19, 2007 - Sustainable North Carolina
Business Leader Magazine Named Member of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named Business Leader magazine as a member in the print media category. Through its membership, Business Leader magazine will have access to business development... - May 17, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Statement from People Against Censorship Regarding the Suspension of Opie and Anthony by XM Satellite Radio
In response to the suspension of the Opie and Anthony Show by XM Satellite Radio, Debbie Wolfe, co-founder of People against Censorship, has issued the following statement: "People Against Censorship is outraged by the decision of XM Radio to suspend Opie and Anthony based on a few sentences... - May 17, 2007 - People Against Censorship
Amber Alert Issued for Michigan Infant (Shamarcus Edwards - 8 Months)
The Wyoming Police Department and The Michigan State Police have issued an Amber Alert for Shamarcus Edwards. The child was last seen around 10:30 p.m. Monday. Authorities believe she may have been abducted by her mentally challenged cousin Tremain McGee. The Amber Alert is active for the... - May 15, 2007 - Project Safekids
ExecUchange President Named Member of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named execUchange President Linda Leake as a member in the business development category. Through her membership, Leake will have access to business development events,... - May 15, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
VirtualAssistantNetworking.com Hosts May 17 Teleseminar with Marketing Consultant Jim Logan
Marketing guru to share practical ways to avoid being viewed as offering a commodity service for Virtual Assistants and other independent professionals - May 15, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Amber Alert Issued for Pennsylvania Teen (Rose Doran - 14)
The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert for the Avoca Borough Police Department, Luzerne County. The Avoca Borough Police Department is searching for Rose Doran, she was last seen this morning at 7:20 leaving her residence en-route to the bus stop at Packer & Mc... - May 14, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Two Texas Children (Dakota Parker -7 & Elizabeth Michelle Parker -5)
The Garland Police Department have issued an Amber Alert for 7-year-old Dakota Parker and 5-year-old Elizabeth Michelle Parker. The two children were last seen on Friday May 11th at approximately 8:30 p.m. with 36-year-old Jonathan Benjamin Taylor. The suspect is the children's step-uncle, and he... - May 14, 2007 - Project Safekids
Will One Million American’s Stand Up for Their Country?
Will one-million American’s take a stand for their country? That is the question put to the test by one non-profit group this June. - May 14, 2007 - Let Freedom Ring America
New York Public Housing Leaders Mobilizing for Action
NYC CCOP Will Lead Thousands Of Public Housing Residents To Converge On Washington To Get Action And Commitment On Federal Funding And Policy; Save Our Homes In Public Housing Rally In Washington DC, Tuesday May 15, 2007; Rally Location: Upper Senate Park From 11 AM TO 4 PM - May 14, 2007 - City-Wide Council of Presidents
Local Charity Auction Gets Big Donation - Toyota Sunnyvale Donates a New Car
Toyota Sunnyvale in Sunnyvale, CA donates a 2007 Toyota Prius Hybrid with free shipping to the 48 contiguous United States to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's "Out for Blood" Charity Auction, now live on eBay at www.ebay.com/outforblood. Auction runs through May 16, 2007. All proceeds will advance the Society's mission to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. - May 13, 2007 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Silicon Valley & Monterey Bay Area Chapter
Lisa Kemp-Williams Tours Home Town with Word of God
Prophetic psalmist to minister in Word and song at New 79th Street Baptist Church, Miami, Fla. and Christ’s Kingdom Life Center International in Hollywood, Fla. - May 12, 2007 - LKW Ministries International
Doubleday Addresses Seniors’ Concerns at Buckingham Springs Town Meeting
Buckingham Supervisor Candidate Wendel Doubleday met with senior citizens on Wednesday, May 9th, to discuss his priorities for making Buckingham Township a better community for all township residents, including its seniors. - May 12, 2007 - Friends of Wendel for Supervisor
The Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards
The Shark Research Institute created the Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards to honor the memory of the late Peter Benchley, and spotlight those who are working internationally to protect sharks as valuable ocean resources. The Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards were presented on May 8,... - May 11, 2007 - Shark Research Institute
Spiritual Entrepreneurs Use Spiritual Assets to Achieve 'Flow' and Success
In an article in the Journal of Human Values, the Rev. Ernest Chu, former investment banker and widely recognized expert on financing emerging growth companies, defines spiritual entrepreneurship and examines the processes and results typical of spiritual entrepreneurs' endeavors. - May 11, 2007 - Soul Currency Institute
The Ikologiks Center For Global Studies Presents a One Day Mini-Intensive Saturday, June 2, 2007
Join your neighbors in “Greensprings Park” for an exciting weekend of exploring the outdoor wonders of a health, through the practice of meditation, and tools for well being and stress reduction. - May 11, 2007 - Ikologiks Center for Global Study
Out4Immigration Applauds Nadler-Leahy Uniting American Families Act (UAFA)
Congress introduces bill to give same-sex binational couples same rights as heterosexuals - May 11, 2007 - Out4Immigration
Amber Alert Issued for Paris, TX Girl (Alyssa Ann Frazier - 12)
The Paris Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for 12-year-old Alyssa Ann Frazier. Local law enforcement have a suspect in custody who claims to have taken Alyssa to a motel in the Dallas area. Internet activity led to a meeting with the suspect, William Lewis Rhone, 24, and police say... - May 10, 2007 - Project Safekids
John Rex Endowment Commits Long-Term Funding to Healthy Weight Initiative for Children
Schools, Communities and Medical Teams Awarded Grants to Initiate Behavioral Changes and Create an Environment to Encourage Healthy Choices and Active Lifestyle - May 10, 2007 - John Rex Endowment
Amber Alert Issued for Detroit Boy (Troy Charles James Squalls Jr. - 2)
The Detroit Police Department and The Michigan State Police have issued an Amber Alert for a 2-year-old child. Troy Charles James Squalls, of Detroit, was allegedly abducted by a man driving a gold colored mini-van, possibly a Chevrolet Astro. The child was taken from his mother during an assault... - May 09, 2007 - Project Safekids
Webby Awards Honor World Vision’s Interactive AIDS Experience
Online visitors journey with African child affected by AIDS - May 09, 2007 - World Vision US
Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development will Focus on Health Tourism
IMSA President Eric Light to Address the Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development will focus on Health Tourism - May 09, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Amber Alert Issued for Missouri Girl (Cassandra Peace - 6)
The Bates County Sheriff's Department and The Missouri State Police have issued an Amber Alert for Cassandra Peace. The child was taken from school by her mother, Rachel Peace. Investigators report the suspect allegedly has made threats in the past to harm herself and her children. Authorities... - May 07, 2007 - Project Safekids
Independent Writers of Chicago: The Writing of Biographies and Mysteries
Versatile local writer Barbara Gregorich gives a two-part presentation that will help solve the many mysteries of writing for both these wildly popular genres. Tuesday, May 8th, Chicago Athletic Club’s 7th Floor Lakeshore Room, 12 S. Michigan Ave. Program 6 p.m. Networking 5 p.m. Nonmembers, $15; IWOC members free. For more information, call 847-855-6670 or visit the iwoc.org web site. - May 07, 2007 - Independent Writers of Chicago
Linuxjunkies Foundation Introduces FLOSSit.org, a Community-Based News Syndication Service with an Emphasis on FLOSS Technology and Advocacy
FLOSSit.org is a a community-based News Syndication service with an emphasis on Free Libre Open Source - FLOSS technology and advocacy. News stories and websites are submitted by the users, and then promoted to the front page through a user-based ranking system. - May 07, 2007 - Linuxjunkies Foundation
Urgent Care Journal Wins 2007 American Society of Healthcare Publication Editors Award
Urgent Care, the Official Journal of the AAUCM, Wins the Gold Award in the New Publication Category - May 06, 2007 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Award
Shark Conservationists Honored - The Shark Research Institute's Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards spotlight those working to protect sharks. - May 05, 2007 - Shark Research Institute