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Truly Thankful: A Local Mom Participates in Thanksgiving Marathon in Honor of Her Son
Noreen Zuniga will celebrate Thanksgiving this year by running a half marathon to honor her son's battle with leukemia. - November 20, 2009 - Team in Training/Georgia
Gerdau Ameristeel Helps Disabled Veterans in Florida
As part of Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month, Gerdau Ameristeel provided on-the-job experience to a group of veterans looking for employment. This program was produced in conjunction with Enable America, a non-profit committed to improving employment opportunities for all people with disabilities. - November 20, 2009 - Enable America
ARISE Master Trainers Bring One-of-a-Kind Life Skills Lessons to Detention Facilities Across Florida
ARISE Master Trainers contribute knowledge and leadership to detention centers in Florida. - November 20, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Charity Auction On-Line Launches
San Diego non-profit It’s All about the Kids Foundation recently launched an online auction site which will raise money for the foundation and the children’s programs for the charities it supports. Celebrity memorabilia items such as a signed Nirvana Guitar and a glove and robe signed by Evander Holyfield are included on the list of over $600,000 items up for bid. To bid on auction items simply visit www.charityauctiononline.org. - November 20, 2009 - It's All About the Kids Foundation
Westchester Non Profit Created by Students Raises $25,000 and Sends Two Students on Summer Teen Tours
Trip of a Lifetime, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created by twelve high school students from Scarsdale, NY, raised $25,000 to send two students from Yonkers, NY, on summer teen tours to the West Coast. - November 19, 2009 - Project: Trip of a Lifetime
Hudson Recruiter to Address Career Transformations
Career Transformations has announced that Derrick Henderson, recruiter at Hudson, a provider of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions worldwide, will be the speaker at the group’s next meeting on Wednesday, Nov.18 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the... - November 19, 2009 - Career Transformations
Alliance Offers PMP Exam Preparation Course in Lahore
Project Management Professional (PMP) training is starting on 21st November 2009 in Lahore, training will be conducted on Saturday and Sunday only. Experienced and Certified Team of Trainers will deliver the training. - November 19, 2009 - Alliance Training and Solution
Hamner Institutes Scientist to Speak at Conference Focusing on Military Life Sciences Initiatives
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced that Melvin Andersen, Ph.D., director of The Hamner Program in Chemical Safety Sciences and director of the Computational Biology Division, will join a panel at the U.S. Department of Defense’s Transformational Medical Technologies... - November 19, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
PowerContinuity Power Protects MoneySupermarket.com’s UK Operations
Power Continuity Systems has successfully completed a bespoke power protection system for MoneySupermarket.com, the UK’s number 1 price comparison site. - November 19, 2009 - PowerContinuity Systems
The San Francisco Food Bank to Provide Fixings for Thousands Through Holiday Food Distribution
Thanks to those with the drive to donate the Food Bank will distribute record amounts of food to those in need this holiday season - November 19, 2009 - San Francisco Food Bank
CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm Offers Sanctuary to Thanksgiving Turkey
Think all turkeys are bird-brained, destined to end up on America’s dinner tables on November 26? Well, at least one smart, local fowl will be enjoying a long life at CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm in Keystone Heights, Florida. With Thanksgiving on the horizon, the gifted-gobbler took up... - November 19, 2009 - CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm
God’s Green Africa Partners with Republic of Benin
God’s Green Africa, a division of God’s Green America, today announced its partnership with The Republic of Benin to unite resources of the West with the imminent local needs of health, agriculture, housing and education. This multi-faceted initiative will provide a template for... - November 19, 2009 - God's Green America
Winona State University Student Wins Holiday Card Design Contest
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is proud to announce Winona State University student Kaitlin Corrigan (graphic design, 2010), is the winner of the 2009 NSCS Holiday Card Contest. NSCS will send the card featuring her design to NSCS’ partners and vendors. NSCS members voted... - November 19, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
University of California, Irvine Installs U.S. Made EverLast® Induction Cobra Head Fixtures
As part of a SMART Energy Initiative, the University of California (UC) campuses have been working with the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) at UC Davis to retrofit inefficient lighting technologies with EverLast® Induction Smart Light fixtures. To date, 30% of UC campuses are... - November 19, 2009 - Full Spectrum Solutions
Brasovan Endorsed by Texas Eagle Forum's Pat Carlson
Mike Brasovan, Congressional Candidate for District 12, has been endorsed by Pat Carlson. Carlson, of Fort Worth, is the newly appointed President of Texas Eagle Forum. - November 19, 2009 - Texans for Brasovan
IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud Hopes That World Summit on Food Security Would Craft New Dimensions in Fighting World Hunger
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud wished that World Summit on Food Security-2009 would draw attention of human civilization on alarming rates of hunger prevailing in contemporary world. - November 18, 2009 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
"Crush Global Warming" with Personalized Music Video
Nonprofit ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education Rocks Social Media to Help Youth Declare Energy Independence - November 18, 2009 - ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education
Mimi Rothschild and Learning By Grace Announce Launch of YouTube Channel
Educational multi-media content will help homeschooling students and their parents. - November 18, 2009 - Mimi Rothschild
Business in Touch with Its “Soft” Side Professional Soft Skills Development Seen as Critical for Business Success
Identifying and developing professional soft skills is embraced by almost 80% of companies, i4cp study finds. - November 18, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Join NAWBO San Diego to Celebrate the Holiday Season
Happy NAWBO! will be a festive evening of food, drink and networking on December 7 at Solare Ristorante. - November 18, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
New Year Tax Rise Will Hit Wealthy UK Residents, Says ACCA
• New 50% rate for higher earners will have impact • Withdrawal of the personal allowance for those earning over £100,000 • VAT up to 17.5% - November 18, 2009 - ACCA
Kickboxers Teach Future Lawyers to Stay Safe
Ray Sarkine the Chief Instructor of the Indianapolis Martial Arts Club led a women’s only self-defense seminar today for the IUPUI Feminist Law Society and Women’s Caucus. Ray was assisted by several of his students, 3 of which were World Champion Muay Thai Fighters. 2 of these World... - November 18, 2009 - Indianapolis Martial Arts Club
Jim Murray Memorial Foundation Welcomes 2009 Scholarship Winners to LA
The Jim Murray Memorial Foundation (JMMF), an organization dedicated to furthering the educations of aspiring journalists, will welcome this year’s class of five “Murray Scholars” to Los Angeles on December 1st. A scholarship check presentation ceremony will take place at the Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Hornets game, Dec. 1, during halftime, center court, at Staples Center. - November 18, 2009 - Jim Murray Memorial Foundation
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment Live Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, January 28, 2010, at 3:00... - November 18, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
David C. Dufendach, Partner, Valuation Services, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Goodwill Impairment In the Face of the Global Financial Meltdown on 1/28/10
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today David C. Dufendach, CPA/ABV, ASA, Partner, Valuation Services, Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled:... - November 18, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Effective Teaching Method Helps Another Struggling Reader
The Reading Horizons program has helped another parent, Tracy Keith, to find the solution for helping her son with his reading difficulties. This program’s success is founded on an Orton-Gillingham teaching method. The Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching reading is a language-based,... - November 18, 2009 - Reading Horizons
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura Presents "Frankly Speaking About Colorectal Cancer" Dec. 19
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free workshop for people affected by cancer entitled: Frankly Speaking About Colorectal Cancer with Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD, FACP. The program will explore colorectal cancer treatment, side-effect management and psychosocial aspects of the illness. - November 18, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Superwomen Boot Camp and Val Fujii Proud to Announce Special Thanksgiving Day Boot Camp
Val Fujii, a Folsom personal trainer and fitness expert, and Team Superwomen Boot Camp, is proud to announce a special Thanksgiving Day Boot Camp. - November 18, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Clark Construction to Mentor Disabled Veterans in San Antonio
In conjunction with Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month, a Texas construction company will provide on-the-job mentoring to military veterans at one of its work sites in San Antonio. - November 18, 2009 - Enable America
Wisconsin Builders Association® Develops Home Construction Contract
The new WBA Home Construction contract has been developed to set a statewide industry standard for a professional agreement between a builder and owner. This user-friendly contract will increase professionalism in residential building through its consistent language, fair and reasonable risk allocation; and fair and reasonable default standards for its members and professionals within the building industry. - November 18, 2009 - Wisconsin Builders Association
SEBAC and Eagle Eye Publishers Announce Recipient of 2008-2009 Award for Excellence in Awarding Small Business Prime Contracts
The Small Environmental Business Action Coalition, Inc. (SEBAC) and Eagle Eye Publishers, Inc. are pleased to announce the recipient of its Award for Excellence in Awarding Small Business Prime Contracts. This year’s recipient is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). SEBAC presents the... - November 18, 2009 - Small Environmental Business Action Coalition, Inc.
Interior Decorating Just Became Easier with "the Decorator's Notebook"
Creating a beautiful home used to be a challenging process, but no longer. Whether you are a DIY or Professional Interior Decorator, The Decorator's Notebook Online Magazine, has removed the fear of decorating and growing a business. This exciting publication, brought to you by The Society of... - November 18, 2009 - The Society of Decorating Professionals
Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions Has Been Awarded the 2009 City of Phoenix Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Website Development
Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions will provide up to 20 small businesses in the City of Phoenix with free website design, development and search engine optimization services. - November 18, 2009 - Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions
MIT Enterprise Forum Presents Live Virtual MasterClass with Brian Halligan, Successful Start-Up CEO & Inbound Marketing Expert as Part of Global Entrepreneurship Week
Inbound Marketing, a revolutionary approach on making it easy for customers to find you using Google, Social Media, and Blogs. - November 18, 2009 - AuthorsGlobe
Dave Tango and the Stars of SyFy’s Ghost Hunters, Comedian Kevin Meaney and Singer Kristen Sellers to Help Children with Tourette Syndrome on November 29
3rd Annual Dinner and Show to Benefit the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome. - November 18, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
The BOSS Network - Ladies That Lead Luncheon - November 21, 2009
BOSS™ -- "Bringing Out Successful Sisters” presents the “Ladies that Lead Luncheon.” This series will honor exceptional Chicago women in education, business, administration and mentorship who are dedicated to guiding and empowering our youth and making a difference in... - November 17, 2009 - BOSS™ Network
Consortium Centro America Abogados: "Best Banking & Finance Law Firm in Central America" Award Granted by World Finance 2009, UK
Consortium Centro America Abogados was honored as the “Best Banking & Finance Law Firm Award in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica” by World Finance Legal Awards 2009. Consortium was granted this award for its innovation, originality and quality in service,... - November 17, 2009 - Consortium Centro America Abogados
PUPP to Hold 2nd Annual Fundraiser Dec. 1, 2009
PUPP (Partners United for People and Pets) to hold 2nd annual fundraiser at Central Bar. - November 17, 2009 - PAWS NY
PSA Campaign to Encourage Hosting Foreign Exchange Students Wins Prestigious Award
Radio public service announcement campaign wins Davey Award for excellence - November 17, 2009 - The Council on Standards for International Educational Travel
TiE-Detroit Membership Mixer 2009
Evening with Charter Member Avinash Rachmale - TiECon 2009 Volunteer Appreciation Event. - November 17, 2009 - TiE Detroit
Landmark Study in Heavy Metal Detoxification Published Using Activated Liquid Zeolite
The Health and Wellness Research Institute is pleased to announce the November 10, 2009, publication of the clinical trial of activated zeolite in the journal, Nutrition and Dietary Supplements. The clinical trial named “Clinical evidence supporting the use of an activated clinoptilolite suspension as an agent to increase urinary excretion of toxic heavy metals” presents compelling evidence using Natural Cellular Defense as a natural chelator to remove a wide range of harmful heavy metals. - November 17, 2009 - Health and Wellness Research Institute
San Francisco and Silicon Valley Clamor for Big Names and Big Ideas to Share, TEDx SF Gathering Sells Out in Just Ten Days and Adds Livestreaming
More than 300 people will descend upon the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park to attend TEDx SF’s sold out event. The event, centered on Creativity and Reinvention, sold out in record time. To accommodate the thousands interested in seeing the conference packed with big thinkers, TEDxSF has added a live web stream that will begin at 4:30 p.m. - November 16, 2009 - TEDxSF
ACCA Awards Scottish Accountants in Graduation Ceremony
It All Adds Up for Scottish Accountants with ACCA. - November 16, 2009 - ACCA
Rethinking Psychiatric Crisis: Alternative Responses to “First Breaks”
Experts on responses to first-break psychosis from across the world gather in New York City, presenting a one-day conference open to the public: November 23rd, 2009 9 AM - 7:30 PM New York University, Kimmel Center - November 16, 2009 - International Network Toward Alternatives and Recovery (INTAR)
UK’s Leading Heart Rhythm Charity Backs National Campaign to Highlight Atrial Fibrillation
Charity welcomes new campaign by BHF to improve knowledge of Atrial Fibrillation - November 16, 2009 - Arrhythmia Alliance
Number Resource Organization Emphasises Importance of Internet Resource Management in Developing Regions
A multi-stakeholder approach is vital to continued global development of the Internet. Fair access to IP address blocks remains a priority for NRO. - November 15, 2009 - Number Resource Organization
Johndennis Govert is Now Available for Interviews and Lectures Regarding the 2012 Mayan Calendar
Johndennis Govert is now available for interviews and lectures regarding the 2012 Mayan calendar. Hysteria has spread on the topic with the help of the internet, several popular books and the premier of the disaster movie 2012, - November 15, 2009 - Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions
Family Service Provides a Virtual Connection for Donors This Thanksgiving
Family Service recently kicked off their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive for individuals and families in need. This year, along with collecting frozen turkeys and sides, they added a brand new Virtual Food Drive to the mix to make it easy for donors to make a difference. - November 15, 2009 - Family Service
Five Ghanaian Tribes Submit DNA for Ancestoral Clues
Sankofa Project collects DNA samples from five Ghanaian tribes connected to the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. - November 15, 2009 - CAAGRI
Portable Storage Units Used to Develop Marketing Suites
Architects and engineers work together to develop innovative marketing suites built from used portable storage containers. - November 15, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association