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FAAN Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure Comes to Salt Lake City
This year’s Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward A Cure in Salt Lake City will take place at Wheeler Historic Farm on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. The event, to be held in 35 cities across the country as well as online, is sponsored by the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network... - August 26, 2009 - FAAN Walk for Food Allergy - Salt Lake
Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, Wins National Recognition for Emarketing August 2009
Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, has been recognised nationally for what he is best at - marketing a businesses without a budget. The recognition comes from E-skills UK, the employer led, government supported, national sector skills council, in their latest edition of Business IT Skills. It reports... - August 26, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Comedy Night at the Wellness Community Featuring Comedy Central Alum Louis Ashamallah
A free Comedy Night for people affected by cancer with featured performer Louis Ashamallah will be held Monday, September 14, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. The monthly Comedy Night series is made possible by funds raised at the Stand... - August 26, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Traffic Game Reaches Global Scale in the Casual Game Market
“Gridlock Buster” game developed by Web Courseworks gets half a million plays in eight weeks. - August 26, 2009 - Web Courseworks
Sustainable Art: Creating Estuaries of Beauty
First International Arts Movement Denver event features internationally renown painter and author, Makoto Fujimura - August 26, 2009 - International Arts Movement
Bob Robinson for State Representative of Eaton County to Walk 100 Miles for Jobs
Bob Robinson wants to go to Lansing, Michigan to help make jobs for Michigan and Eaton County residents, and he’s willing to walk 100 miles across the county to tell people about the kinds of jobs he thinks can be created. Robinson, who is running as a candidate for State Representative of... - August 26, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County
UK Complementary Healthcare Regulator Opens Register to Reflexologists - Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) opens its register today to reflexology practitioners which means that members of the public will be able to choose their registered reflexologist in the knowledge that they meet national standards of conduct and competence. - August 26, 2009 - Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the WHO to Launch World Suicide Prevention Day at the UN
The IASP and the WHO to hold a UN press conference to launch World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, at 10 AM. - August 25, 2009 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Empowerment Gateway Announces That They Have Short-Listed Two Cold Asphalt Suppliers for the Adopt-a-Pothole Programme
Empowerment Gateway is close to awarding two contracts for the supply of cold-asphalt worth R7M during the one-year pilot and over R1billion over 5-years as suppliers to the Adopt-a-Pothole programme in South Africa. - August 25, 2009 - Empowerment Gateway Group
Jewish EXCEL Scholarship Fund Initiative
The mission of the Foundation is to build Jewish identity, values, and literacy through elementary Jewish day school education. The focus of the Foundation is on schools which embrace a quality, dual curriculum. - August 24, 2009 - National Jewish Day School Foundation
Productivity Expectations Rise the Most for Nation’s Largest Companies
i4cp Productivity Confidence Index rises for companies overall. - August 24, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Professor Stephen Miller to Discuss Economy at 2009 NPSA Conference
The National Portable Storage Association has announced Professor Stephen Miller will offer an economic forecast at its 7th Annual Conference and Exposition at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. - August 24, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
EOS® Selected as Bioremediation Product for Massive Indiana TCE Groundwater Plume
Past use of tricholoroethene (TCE) at a manufacturing facility in Indiana created a contaminated plume of groundwater approximately 1,000 feet wide, 8,000 feet long, and up to 75 feet deep. The plume has impacted a regionally significant unconfined aquifer. EOS® 598B42 was the selected electron donor for the bioaugmentation pilot test that was completed at the site. The pilot test demonstrated that complete reductive dechlorination and full-scale application of the technology was possible. - August 23, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Truely Unique Supports Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival 2009
Truely Unique has partnered with the Central NC Pagan Pride Day organization to host the 9th annual Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival on September 19th and 20th, 2009 at the NC State Fairgrounds, (Gate 5). - August 23, 2009 - Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival
Humanity First USA Celebrates the UN's Humanitarian Day with a Generous Donation
The United Nations celebrated its first anniversary of Humanitarian Day on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. To celebrate this occasion, Munum Naeem, Executive director of Humanity First USA (HFUSA) met with the Director of UNRWA (a subsidiary organ of the United Nations), Mr. Andrew Whitley, and donated $20,000 on behalf of HFUSA. - August 23, 2009 - Humanity First
Celebration Singerss Children's Chorus and Young Mens Ensemble Auditions
The Cranford, NJ based Celebration Singers Children's Chorus and Young Men's Ensemble will be holding auditions on Wednesday September 9th, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. - August 23, 2009 - Celebration Singers
ifpetscouldtype.com Announces Two New Pet Food Pantries Join Their Feed-a-Pet Program to Help Get Pet Food to Needy Families
Frederick County Humane Society and Pikes Peak Pet Pantry will receive funds to help restock pet pantries in Maryland and Colorado. - August 23, 2009 - ifpetscouldtype.com
Money Habitudes Encourages Constructive Discussions About Money for Back-to-School 2009
Company behind popular Money Habitudes cards encourages people to think about money with a list of reasons specific to the back-to-school season. Good conversations about money and finances happen when they are proactive and constructive. Assessing one's habits and attitudes related to money in a fun, non-threatening manner can be an effective first step in handling larger issues. - August 22, 2009 - LifeWise
Registration Open for AIA Michigan’s 17th Annual Educational Facilities Conference
Event to Focus on “School Bond Issues—The Real Economic Stimulus” - August 22, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
castaneda/reiman at DCKT Contemporary September 10 - October 11
DCKT Contemporary is pleased to present a new installation by castaneda/reiman, sculptures of paintings of places we’ve never been, using the artists' combined personal collection of landscape paintings as both material and catalyst. - August 22, 2009 - DCKT Contemporary
Sakalosky to Host Town Hall Meeting
House of Representatives Candidate Matt Sakalosky will be holding a town hall meeting on Sunday, August 30th, at 2:00pm, at the German-American Society, in Omaha. Sakalosky is challenging Lee Terry for the 2nd Congressional District, on the Republican ticket. Sakalosky’s experience as a... - August 22, 2009 - Matt Sakalosky for Congress
Clay Aiken’s Foundation Becomes the National Inclusion Project
Clay Aiken's foundation, which serves to bridge the gap between young people with special needs and the world around them, has announced that it's name has changed to the National Inclusion Project. - August 22, 2009 - The National Inclusion Project
ARISE Gives Pinellas Marine Institute Staff the Skills They Need to Prevent At-Risk Youth from Dropping Out of School
The two-day life skills training workshop will show participants how to lead ARISE group discussions and activities and motivate juvenile offenders to get their high school diploma. - August 22, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under Secretary for the Philippines Department of Tourism
The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under Secretary for sports and wellness for the Philippines Department of Tourism, and a member of the Medical Tourism Association Advisory Board. The Medical Tourism Association releases podcast with Cynthia Carrion, Under... - August 22, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
AIA Michigan and AIA Detroit Executive Director Rae J. Dumke, Hon. AIA, to be Inducted Into MSAE Hall of Fame
Honor is the highest bestowed upon an association executive by the Michigan Society of Association Executives (MSAE). - August 22, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Regulators and Industry Experts to Present Reports of Latest EMEA/EFPIA Development at ISPE Conference
ISPE will host industry regulators and experts at its upcoming Strasbourg Conference and report on key findings from the landmark European Medicines Agency (EMEA) and European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) Quality by Design (QbD) Application workshop. - August 22, 2009 - ISPE
Accounting and Finance Industry Gets a Leg Up at National CPE Expo
Recession-proof industry meets recession-proof city; More than 1000 accounting pros land in Texas at 2009 National Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Expo. - August 22, 2009 - National Association for State Boards of Accountancy
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists Turns the Tables at Annual Conference in Las Vegas
Attendees will have rare opportunity to engage U.S. Department of the Treasury’s OFAC representatives in a highly-anticipated lecture and Q&A session. - August 22, 2009 - The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors® Releases Tax Credit Video
Raymond Larcher, executive vice president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR), (www.rrar.com) announced the release of a video outlining the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit featuring John Wood, president of RRAR. In this video, Wood outlines who is eligible and who is not... - August 22, 2009 - RRAR
Thailand Establishes Health Travel Industry Research Society
The Health Travel Industry Research Society of Thailand (HTRIS Thailand) has been established for Thailand�s international medical tourism industry. - August 22, 2009 - The Health Travel Industry Research Society of Thailand
Call for Contributions Open for EuSEC 2010
Systems Engineering, a profession generally associated with putting satellites into space, creating the newest aircraft or military systems, or the acquisition, development and support of complex technical systems in general, will focus on themes of innovation in all kinds of domains and industries during the upcoming 7th bi-annual European Systems Engineering conference. - August 22, 2009 - German Chapter of INCOSE
Greek Fiesta Returns to Central NC Pagan Pride Day
For the 3rd year in a row, Greek Fiesta will provide concessions at Central NC Pagan Pride Day. - August 21, 2009 - Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival
GiveForward Partners with City Chase
This year, GiveForward.org, a new online fundraising website committed to helping individuals and non-profits raise money for good causes, is going to be a part of City Chase Chicago. - August 21, 2009 - GiveForward
Val Fujii of Superwomen Boot Camp Reveals 5 Biggest Obstacles for Busy Moms
Val Fujii, a Folsom personal trainer and fitness boot camp instructor, is revealing the five obstacles a busy mom faces in her eternal quest for a better body. - August 21, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Livewire Gives Back to the Community
Livewire is celebrating their grand opening and thought a great way to celebrate is to give back to the community during this difficult time in our economy. - August 21, 2009 - Livewire Church
The HRPS 2009 Fall Executive Forum: Talent Management in Challenging Times - Chicago Event Delivers Strategies for Today’s Pressing Issues
The Human Resource Planning Society (HRPS) will host the 2009 Fall Executive Forum, Talent Advantage is More Important than Ever, Oct. 25-27, 2009 at the Swissôtel Chicago, Chicago, IL. The world’s leading talent development executives from companies including McDonald’s USA,... - August 21, 2009 - HR People & Strategy (HRPS)
Web Seminar Will Teach Credit Unions How to Meet Anti-Money Laundering Requirements in the Face of Changing Business Models
The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) announced that it will be giving a free Web seminar to educate credit unions on how to comply with anti-money laundering laws and better safeguard their institutions against the risks associated with fraud and other financial... - August 21, 2009 - The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
NAFA Revs Up Fleet Education in Motor City
NAFA Fleet Management Association will hold a Fleet Management Seminar (FMS) and Advanced Fleet Management Seminar (AFMS) in Detroit, Michigan in October. - August 21, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Day Spa Expo Announces 2010 Business Forum
Day Spa Expo Announces 2010 Business Forum, March 13 to 15, 2010 At The Las Vegas Convention Center. Hannelore Leavy, Executive Director of the Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association announces that the DSA and IMSA have again been selected to provide the educational... - August 21, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Southwest Florida Businesses Complete Nationally Recognized FastTrac™ Program
The Small Business Coalition Inc. is pleased to announce that it has graduated 13 Southwest Florida business owners and entrepreneurs from the nationally recognized business growth program, The FastTrac™ Growth Venture. The 10-week national initiative of the renowned Kauffman Foundation was... - August 21, 2009 - FastTrac
The Undefeated Powerhouse Virginia Lions Takes on the LCFL National Champions Philadelphia Panthers
On Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 7:00pm, the undefeated Virginia Lions will take on the LCFL national champions Philadelphia Panthers, at Liberty High School, 6300 Independence Avenue, Bealeton, Virginia 22712. This will be the first time that both undefeated powerhouse football teams meet together... - August 21, 2009 - Labelle Community Football League (LCFL)
Agents: Become an Expert on Handling Distressed Property Sales Through Two-Day Designation Course
Real estate agents that want to learn how to sail through distressed property transactions like seasoned pros should sign up for the Certified Distressed Property Expert Designation course offered on October 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the 2009 AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate and Marketing... - August 20, 2009 - National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
Unique New Home and Later Service Time Begins August 23 for Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Ferguson High School found a unique educational home at 1101 Hilltop Drive in Loveland when the former church owner of the site moved into new buildings of its own. On Sunday, August 23, Hilltop Drive will become home to the spiritually curious as the Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation... - August 20, 2009 - Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Pro Energy Consultants Appoints Jeff Pizzino Director of Corporate Communications
Jeff Pizzino, a 22-year veteran public relations practitioner, is tasked with expanding Pro Energy Consultants' national brand awareness with an ambitious media relations campaign. - August 20, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Mike Marach Named Director of Business Development Training for Pro Energy Consultants
Mike Marach, a former trainer with a Fortune 150 company, will teach the owners of Pro Energy Consultants franchises a system for growing their business. - August 20, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
7 Tips for Healthy Aging
September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual observance designed to raise awareness on the positive aspects of growing older. The health and wellness specialists at ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit aging services organizations, offer the following simple and effective tips to help older adults maintain a healthy lifestyle. - August 20, 2009 - ACTS Retirement-Life Communities
Learning by Grace Homeschooling Offers Alternative to Private Christian Schools
As the Great Recession continues to affect millions of Americans, many parents of students enrolled in private Christian schools are withdrawing their children and opting for a more affordable education. Some are even abandoning private schools altogether and turning to the public school system. As... - August 20, 2009 - Mimi Rothschild
Cross International Reaches a New Audience Through Social Media
The South-Florida-based nonprofit relief and development agency, Cross International, is using social media to connect with supporters and share information faster. Through platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and blogging, Cross is now able to quickly provide the latest news, stories, and photos from the projects it supports around the world. - August 20, 2009 - Cross International
The Student Lighting Designer for 2009 is
This competition, held annually, allows students to gain valuable knowledge about the lighting industry, whilst using their creative skills to develop new lighting products. - August 20, 2009 - The Lighting Association
Mark DePasquale to Give Keynote Address at NPSA Conference
The National Portable Storage Association Mark DePasquale as the keynote speaker for its 7th Annual Conference and Exposition at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas from October 25-27. - August 20, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association