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The Feature Film Selections for the 6th Annual Chicago Filipino American Film Festival
After a successful launch party at Dolce, the CFAFF is proud to announce its 2009 Official Feature Length Selections. - October 25, 2009 - Chicago Filipino American Film Festival
Challenger Center Awarded NASA Climate Education Grant
Challenger Center for Space Science Education has received a three-year $564,000 climate education grant from NASA to enhance learning through the use of NASA's Earth Science resources. 15 organizations were selected from more than a hundred applications, and include colleges and universities,... - October 25, 2009 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center Opens in Downey, California
The Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center opens today in Downey, California. The facility is a memorial to the crews of both the space shuttle Columbia, lost in 2003, and Challenger, lost in 1986. Among the Center's diverse program offerings will be a Challenger Learning Center, where... - October 25, 2009 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Brangus Officers to Paraguay
Where’s the beef and who needs more of it? That was a question on the minds of three officers of the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) and others who traveled to Paraguay for the 5th World Brangus Congress. Making the trip was: Dale Kirkham, President from Eureka, KS, Don Cox,... - October 25, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Reproductive Possibilities, LLC to Exhibit in England
People from many countries are looking to the United States for help building or expanding their families. Laws in the United States are favorable towards gestational surrogacy and with the monetary exchange benefiting international clients; Reproductive Possibilites has an affordable option for clients interested in this option. - October 25, 2009 - Reproductive Possibilities, LLC
Folsom Personal Trainer Val Fujii Participating in Nationwide Halloween Charity Boot Camp Event
Val Fujii, a Folsom personal trainer and owner of Superwomen Boot Camp, is proud to announce his participation in a nationwide charity boot camp event. - October 25, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
DEBRA Canada Announces, Rare Butterflies Unite This Month to Share Global Awareness
Press release describing the last week of October 2009 as the first International Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week. Sanction by the World Health Organization and the United Nations is sought. This awareness week unites "EB" advocacy groups, charities, and rare disease alliances to promote the development of effective treatments, and research toward finding a cure for EB. - October 25, 2009 - DEBRA Canada
Healing Hands for Haiti Marks 10 Years of Service at International Summit
Healing Hands For Haiti International Foundation Inc. is marking ten years of providing physical medicine and rehabilitation services to Haiti by offering its members and volunteers a unique learning opportunity. Their 2nd International Conference will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on... - October 25, 2009 - Healing Hands For Haiti
New Disease Registries Support Comparative Effectiveness Research Priorities
RemedyMD’s solutions address Institute of Medicine’s top 100 priorities and shift focus toward use of more comprehensive scientific evidence. - October 25, 2009 - RemedyMD
Local Non Profit Gives Away Free Groceries
OPM announces the rollout of “CrimeFreebies” an incentive program where youth and their families can earn free groceries by participating in its crime prevention program. - October 25, 2009 - Operation Peace of Mind
Picasso’s Rallies International Suppliers’ Support for Community Projects
Direct Pack Inc/PMC Global, Starbucks Coffee Foodservice, Sysco LA, Frito Lay, Hilton Garden Inn, Access Group, the Individual Group, Fresh Choice Produce, Hint® and the Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education Culinary School to support this year’s Walk for Hope with the donation of products and volunteers. - October 25, 2009 - Picasso's Cafe, Bakery and Catering Co
NAWBO San Diego November Seminar Focuses on Saving by Going Green
Christine McDannell, owner of Cleanology, will discuss how businesses can save money and help Mother Earth at the same time by making eco-friendly changes. - October 25, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
Discussion Forum Regarding the Welfare of Orphaned and Neglected Children
A discussion forum regarding The Welfare of Orphaned and Neglected Children is being hosted at Emory University/ Goizueta Business School, on behalf of SOS Children’s Villages USA. - October 25, 2009 - The Atlanta Committee of SOS Children's Villages USA
How to Attain Pro-Optimal Prostate Health
Are you looking for the "Fountain of Youth" or alternative choices that are available to you to increase your options in prostate enlargement prevention? 30 to 35% of American men will have a swollen or enlarged prostate gland during their 40's, 45 to 50% by age 50, and 80 to 90% by age 65. Mensinsight.com was launched to provide information in knowing how to prevent and/or reverse the possible debilitating lifestyle diseases related to an enlarged prostate before it become cancerous. - October 25, 2009 - Natural Wonders International LLC
Leadership Triangle Announces the 2009 Executive Leadership Class
Leadership Triangle announces the 2009 Executive Leadership class. Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle, said, “The Executive Leadership class was designed for CEOs, and their spouses/partners, especially those who are new to the area, or in new positions.” The... - October 25, 2009 - Leadership Triangle
A Sad Irony. A Pleasant Ending.
Revolutionary innovation in microlending helps poor businesswoman’s family. - October 24, 2009 - UnitedProsperity.org
Portuguese Businesses Work with the Marketing Magician
Businesses from across the length and breadth of the Algarve, and as far away as Lisbon, attended the Marketing Magician’s latest seminars designed to help Portuguese businesses to grow their businesses. Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, was back in Portugal at the invitation of the Hotel... - October 24, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Join the Rainforest Carbon Remove Society and HRH, The Prince of Wales, to Save the Rainforests
The Rainforest Carbon Remove Society, with a mandate to save the rainforests in Belize, has gained international exposure by being posted on The Prince’s Rainforests Project site. - October 24, 2009 - Rainforest Carbon Remove Society
Transformational Defense Industries Relocates Corporate Headquarters to Virginia Beach
Transformational Defense Industries, Inc. (TDI), part of Gamma Applied Visions Group, a Switzerland-based technology development firm, is in the process of relocating its corporate headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Virginia Beach. The company specializes in developing state-of-the-art weapons... - October 24, 2009 - Virginia Beach Economic Development Department
4 Honored at 7th Annual NACCE Conference
Five awards presented at the 7th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), held in Chicago, IL, last week, show the diversity of the organization and its mission to promote entrepreneurial education. Two entrepreneurs–both educated at... - October 24, 2009 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
GreenCitizens.net Announced as the Official Online Media Partner for 350.org
GreenCitizens.net, the Green Citizens Network, will now be the official online media partner for 350.org in South Asia. - October 24, 2009 - First Carbon
New Tread Lightly Program Launches Two Exciting Initiatives on the International Day of Climate Action
With humanity currently using the equivalent of 1.3 planets for our resource consumption and waste absorption, it is clear that we must learn to decrease the pressure we put on the planet. Beginning on October 24th, youth worldwide will be able to participate in two exciting initiatives designed to... - October 24, 2009 - TakingITGlobal
Superwomen Boot Camp Owner Val Fujii Proudly Announces Pacific Islands Relief Boot Camp Benefiting the Children of American Samoa
Val Fujii, a Folsom personal trainer and owner of Superwomen Boot Camp, is proud to announce a charity boot camp benefiting the tsunami victims of American Samoa. - October 23, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Information and Data Security Summit to be Held in Rochester NY
The Rochester (NY) Chapter of the Information Systems Security Association ISSA) is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Security Summit will be held Wednesday October 28 and Thursday October 29, 2009 at Woodcliff Hotel and Spa Conference Center, Fairport, NY. The conference will be held 8:00 to 5:00... - October 23, 2009 - Rochester Chapter ISSA
Carter Sinclair Organization: Diabetes Management in Schools Ensures Student’s Safeness at School
Carter Sinclair Organization today commended the recent talk of the “Diabetes Management in School’s Safeness to Students with Diabetes,” that will help guarantee students are responsive to the medical and educational needs. - October 23, 2009 - Carter Sinclair Organization
Carter Sinclair Walkathon Event
Carter Sinclair Organization Kicks-Off Its First Walkathon Event - October 23, 2009 - Carter Sinclair Organization
CarterSinclair Organization Expands Commitment
For almost a year, the CarterSinclair Org has assisted families and health care providers handle type 1 diabetes. Now Carter Sinclair expands its commitment to La Quinta families by weaving all of its programs and funds for youth with type 1 diabetes so they can investigate and learn new potential about themselves and their diabetes while relating with other children like them. - October 23, 2009 - Carter Sinclair Organization
CarterSinclair Org Pushed New Recipes and Smart Ideas to Explore New Culinary Delights
Carter Sinclair Org together with La Quinta culinary and nutritionist enthusiasts provides fresh ideas and tips to spice up your meals without getting in the way of your diabetes management. They will tackle an array of new recipes and smart ideas, from uncommon seasonings to innovative techniques, which will inspire you to get out of that food rut to explore new culinary delights. - October 23, 2009 - Carter Sinclair Organization
Artspace to Host Eighth Annual Collectors Gala
Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace (www.artspacenc.org), has announced that the eighth annual Collectors Gala will be held Saturday, Nov. 21 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event will benefit Artspace exhibitions, educational programming, and community outreach to children and adults in... - October 23, 2009 - Artspace
Moxxie Network Women Learn How to Dress with Business Moxxie - Lloyd Boston Shows Moxxie Network Women How to Look and Feel Their Best
Moxxie Network women visit Lord & Taylor, Garden City, NY, and JONES NEW YORK (JNY) for an evening of style on October 8, 2009 with JNY’s resident expert, tastemaker, , and illustrator extraordinaire—Lloyd Boston. - October 23, 2009 - Moxxie Network
Second Chance Pet Adoptions Hosts Howl-O-Wine
Kristine Mayberry, president of Second Chance Pet Adoptions (www.secondchancenc.org), has announced that the organization is hosting Howl-O-Wine from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30 at its Adoption Center, located at 6003 Chapel Hill Road. The event will include wine and beer samples,... - October 23, 2009 - Second Chance Pet Adoptions
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions Awarded Grant to Provide Nutritious Meals to Hamilton County Seniors
A $10,000 grant from the Legacy Fund, a CICF affiliate, will help CICOA continue to provide hot, nutritious meals to Hamilton County seniors at home and at two neighborhood sites. - October 23, 2009 - CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
AIA Grand Valley Among Collaborators for Joint Association Meeting
Presentation on Nov. 5 in Grand Rapids to discuss the legal issues of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and IDP (Integrated Project Delivery). - October 23, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Grand Valley
Dunn Capital Partner Withdraws Support on Emgold Mining Corp’s Gold Mining Project
After much research and deliberation, Dunn Capital Partners has decided to withdraw their support of the Idaho-Maryland Mine project in Grass Valley, California. Based on a unanimous vote, Dunn Capital Partners requires all extractive industry projects to support private equity firm’s social... - October 23, 2009 - Dunn Capital
18th Annual Holiday Homes Tour to Benefit The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
A charity fundraiser to fund free programs of support, education, and hope for people with cancer and their families. - October 23, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
The Center for Collaborative Mentorship Announces Teleseminar Series
The Center for Collaborative Mentorship launches free teleseminar series on topic of mentorship and masterminding. - October 23, 2009 - Center for Collaborative Mentorship
Sidebars Over Sidecars Premiere Event Benefiting The Lost Ones Foundation, Inc.
The Lost Ones Foundation, Inc will launch their introductory event Sidebars Over Sidecars benefiting You Are Not Alone Winter Retreat hosted by founder Tameka Raymond - October 23, 2009 - The Lost Ones Foundation, Inc.
New Counseling Skills Course Offered Online by the College of Mental Health Counseling
The College of Mental Health Counseling is pleased to announce the new online "Effective Counseling Skills" course as a gateway opportunity for members of the public to offer counseling services for people seeking help for depression, marriage and relationships, addiction, and much more. - October 23, 2009 - College of Mental Health Counseling
Gastroesophogeal Reflux Registry Provides Research Milestone
RemedyMD application supports Institute of Medicine’s Top 100 Priorities for Comparative Effectiveness Research and AHRQ grant initiatives. - October 23, 2009 - RemedyMD
Andrea J. Simon PhD, Corporate Anthropologist and Expert on Blue Ocean Strategy-- Guest Speaker at Los Angeles Marketing Executive Networking Group
“The Times, They are Changing” -- How to Find a New “Blue Ocean” in These Challenging Times. Dr. Andrea Simon will be speaking to a combined session of the Los Angeles Marketing Executive Networking Group on October 27, 2009 at 7 pm at the Sports Club LA. Dr. Simon, a corporate anthropologist and founder of Simon Associates Management Consultants, will speak on how marketing executives can thrive by re-imagining their businesses in these challenging times. - October 22, 2009 - Simon Associates Management Consultants
It Only Takes $5.00 to Save the Rainforests
The green gauntlet has been cast by the Rainforest Carbon Remove Society. This non-profit organization has spearheaded an innovative and daring global fundraising challenge to save Belize’s rainforests. - October 22, 2009 - Rainforest Carbon Remove Society
Pepper Hamilton’s Tim McTaggart to Speak at KC’s Live Webcast on Bank Mergers and Its Effect on Your Customer Base: Minimizing the Impact on Customer Attrition
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Timothy R. McTaggart, Partner, Pepper Hamilton LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Bank Mergers and Its Effect on Your Customer Base: Minimizing the Impact on Customer Attrition Live Webcast.” This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. - October 22, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
German American Business Forum Launched in Washington DC Schedules First Event
Peter H. Dehnen, transatlantic business specialist and international tax attorney of Dehnen Lawyers, announces the launch of the German American Business Forum (GABF). The GABF is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. whose mission is to strengthen the transatlantic business bridge... - October 22, 2009 - GermanAmericanBusinessForum in Washington, D.C.
BioWest 2009 Registration Opens, Rolling Out a Stellar Lineup of National Speakers
Peter Sims, co-author of best selling business book “True North” and the forthcoming book “Little Bets” will provide the keynote for the 2009 BioWest Conference and Expo. In addition to Sims, nationally acclaimed speakers Ginger Graham, former CEO of Amylin Pharmaceuticals, and Eric Alexander - skier, climber, and mountaineer - will address the BioWest audience during the November 10th event at the Grand Hyatt Denver. - October 22, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
New Voice Offers Radical Solutions to the Violence in the Black Community
"African American mothers and fathers are shedding rivers of tears because they are losing their sons at an alarming rate. They deserve solutions and action, not rhetoric" says, Malik Green, author of The Black-Print and founder of Going Beyond The Dream, a non-profit organization whose goal is to unite and empower the descendants of African slaves. - October 22, 2009 - Going Beyond The Dream
New CPR Application for the iPhone Launched by Code Red, LLC
Code Red is releasing an IPhone application to assist the lay rescuer with CPR. The application is fully interactive and utilizes the movement and breathing functions of the IPhone and ITouch. - October 22, 2009 - Code Red, LLC
NAPO-NY Presents "Understanding the Secret World of Women with AD/HD" Seminar
Sari Solden, pioneer in field of women with AD/HD, to be the featured speaker at the November 7, 2009 event. - October 22, 2009 - NAPO-NY
Conventions and Visitors Bureau to Attend at Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles
Medical Tourism represents a huge opportunity for conventions and visitors bureau around the world to attract business and opportunities to their city. “The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau is delighted to be attending the World Medical Tourism Conference for the first time. As... - October 22, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
TiECon Midwest 2009 Unveils List of Elite Entrepreneurs: TiE20 Winners
Companies to be Showcased at TiECon October 23-24, 2009 www.tieconmidwest.org/ - October 22, 2009 - TiE Detroit
Stepping Through the Veil Special Halloween Ceremony
An invitation to join in a special Samhain (Wicca) Ceremony led by guest speaker Witch Morgana Kinsley with musician High Priestess Regan. - October 22, 2009 - Spiritual Unity Movement