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Bishop Veynell Warren, D.D. Recaps 2008 for the New Believers Missionary Baptist Church
The secular world talks about New Year's resolutions, whereas at the New Believers Missionary Baptist Church, our resolutions settled along the scriptures. - December 31, 2008 - New Believers Missionary Baptist Church
The Sofa Company Brings Comfort to Pasadena Foster Care Charity
Having an uplifting and fun area where foster care children can visit with family and friends was important to Chad Connor, Pasadena Showroom Manager of The Sofa Company. Connor, a former foster care youth, understands what it feels like sitting on hard, steel chairs situated in dreary environments. - December 31, 2008 - Hillsides
Hillsides Nurses Team Up with Pasadena Health Department
Pasadena Public Health Department sent nurses to administer flu vaccines to children and youth living at Hillsides, a Pasadena foster care children’s charity. - December 31, 2008 - Hillsides
Disney Store Inc. Helps San Gabriel Valley Charities at Holidays
The holidays are looking brighter for Hillsides, a foster care children’s charity, and several more San Gabriel Valley charities who have been touched by Disney Store Inc. in Pasadena. - December 31, 2008 - Hillsides
End Malaria Awards 2008 Announced by Malaria Foundation International
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2008 “End Malaria Awards.” The “End Malaria Awards” serve to recognize many people and organizations who worked in 2007 to help the fight to End Malaria. The "End Malaria Awards” include over 50 award categories. Informative write-ups and website linkages can be found at the Malaria Foundation’s website, www.malaria.org, for all winners. - December 30, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Cancer Treatment Centers of America Joins in the Cause to Support Women
CTCA to Host Grand Opening of Goodyear Hospital Day Before Women’s Expo. - December 30, 2008 - Women's Expo
Trust for Architectural Easements Announces Sustainability and Historic Preservation Panel Series
The Trust for Architectural Easements announces a Sustainability and Historic Preservation panel series. The panels are titled "How Policy Influences Development," "How We Regulate Development," and "How We Finance Development." The first panel will be held on January 12th at 6:30 pm at the U.S. Green Building Council in Washington, D.C. (1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW) - December 30, 2008 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Webinar Wednesdays Makes Career Coaching Affordable to All
Move Into Action has added Webinar Wednesdays to the life balance coaching services available. Participants have an affordable alternative to enhancing their nine life areas starting with the Employment Jump-Start Webinar. - December 30, 2008 - Move Into Action
DSO Clan Announces New World of Warcraft Division and ClanDSO Guild
DSO Founder Wicked Fate DSO will be leading the new division that enters into the PC arena of competitive gaming with the opening of this division and establishment of the ClanDSO Guild. - December 30, 2008 - DSO Gaming Clan LLC
Peace CD of Original Songs Released by NH Women; “Let Peace Expand” CD a Powerful Peace Offering
A peace CD of 11 original songs written by composer and pianist Lisa Gail Murray and sung by vocalist Cynthia Schroer has been released. These two New Hampshire mothers teamed up to record the inspirational songs that explore the theme of peace – in the world and within the self. “Let Peace Expand,” available through their website www.LetPeaceExpand.com and www.CDBaby.com offers lyrical songs that uplift the heart. - December 30, 2008 - Let Peace Expand
Human Capital Management Technology Failing to Capitalize on Promises
Study: One-third of Companies Are Dissatisfied. - December 29, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
The QB Specialists Team Obtains Advanced QuickBooks® Certification
The QB Specialists announced today that its entire team of consultants has obtained their Advanced QuickBooks® ProAdvisor certification, a program designed to deepen the expertise of ProAdvisors who are already knowledgeable in QuickBooks® and distinguish these experts as highly proficient... - December 28, 2008 - The QB Specialists
DSO Clan in High Gear with New Gears of War 2 Division
Xbox Ambassador and Clan Founder to Lead Competitive Division of International Video Gaming Clan, Delta Special Ops (DSO Clan). - December 27, 2008 - DSO Gaming Clan LLC
Nubian Heritage Debut Gift Set to Benefit Tigerlily Foundation
Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily), a non-profit breast cancer foundation, is excited to be partnering with Sundial Creations - a creator and manufacturer of natural and organic health, beauty and personal care solutions - to offer the exclusive Nubian Heritage Organics Goat’s Milk & Chai gift set to benefit women affected by breast cancer. - December 26, 2008 - Tigerlily Foundation
New Human Rights Educational Film Launched at the Concert for Human Rights in Brussels
“60 years after, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights cannot be just a luxury neither a mere auspice,” denounce President of LAW Legal Aid Worldwide. - December 26, 2008 - European Foundation for Human Rights and Tolerance
Bahiyah Shabazz "Stillwaters" Challenge Readers
Bahiyah Shabazz inspire others to have self empowerment. Shabazz encourages her audience to uphold the strengths without concealing the weaknessess. - December 25, 2008 - Shabazz Management Group llc
Joe Neff, National Managing Director, RSM McGladrey to Speak at KC’s Event on FIN 48: State & Local Tax Issues on 3/12/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Joe Neff, National Managing Director of RSM McGladrey’s State and Local Tax Practice will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “FIN 48 for Public Companies:... - December 25, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Tech Collective Receives Robotics Grant from the Champlin Foundations
$16,000+ grant to purchase FIRST Robotics Tech Challenge kits for local area high schools and career and tech centers. - December 25, 2008 - Tech Collective
Exercise Fundraiser Raises Money for Third Habitat Women Build Program
Women Build volunteers are gearing up for a unique fundraiser, “Curves Circuit Challenge” to be held at participating Curves locations in Moore County for the month of January. Similar to a walk-a-thon, women will collect pledges for the number of circuits they complete for the entire... - December 25, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
American Sleep Apnea Association Calls for Assistance in Combat of Financial Crisis
Organization for sleep apnea awareness aims to meet challenges of future endeavors. - December 25, 2008 - American Sleep Apnea Association
New Site Offers Homeowners a Clearinghouse of Green Remodeling Information
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), announces the launch of a new website dedicated to green remodeling, www.greenremodeling.org. Greenremodeling.org is designed to be a clearinghouse of information on green remodeling for both homeowners and trades people. Since the... - December 25, 2008 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Web Site Unveiled for 2009 A Toast to the Triangle™
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the launch of the 24th annual A Toast to the Triangle™ Web site at www.atoasttothetriangle.org. The fundraising event offers guests samples from more than 40 of the area’s finest... - December 25, 2008 - A Toast To The Triangle
5th International Scientific and Practical Conference "Emergency Situations: Prevention and Elimination" Will be Held in Minsk, Belarus
5th International Scientific and Practical conference "Emergency Situations: Prevention and Elimination" will be held on July 8-10th, 2009 in Minsk, Belarus, Minsk Concert Hall. The conference is initiated by the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus and supported... - December 25, 2008 - RIFS (Research Institute of Fire Safety & Emergencies), Belarus
Vietnam Wall - The Wall That Heals
“The Wall That Heals”, a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will bring the message of The Wall home to Cherry Hill from April 16th to April 19th, 2009. The exhibition will feature the dramatic replica – stretching nearly 250 feet in total... - December 25, 2008 - American Legion Post 372 of Cherry Hill, NJ
Kenneth B Leissler, Managing Director, Electronic Discovery Practice, LECG, LLC to Speak at KC’s Event on Strategic E-Discovery on 2/9/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Kenneth B Leissler, Managing Director, Electronic Discovery Practice of LECG, LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Strategic E-Discovery: Taking Steps to... - December 25, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Jeane A. Thomas, Partner, Chair, E-Discovery and Information Management Group, Crowell & Moring to Speak at KC’s Event on Strategic E-Discovery on 1/28/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Jeane A. Thomas, Partner, Chair, E-Discovery and Information Management Group, Crowell & Moring will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Strategic E-Discovery:... - December 25, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on Making the Most of TARP Funds: Practical Recommendations for Your Bank
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on Making the most of TARP funds: Practical recommendations for your bank. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET... - December 25, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Medical Tourism Association Announces Its First Release of Educational Videos Which Consist of Interviews from the World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress
The Medical Tourism Association announces its first release of educational videos which consist of interviews from the Medical Tourism Association’s annual conference World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress. The conference took place in September 2008 with 850 attendees, 53... - December 25, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Celebrates “Council of the Year Award” from National Minority Supplier Development Council
The Council's 35th Anniversary Gala Honored Bank of America and Con Edison with Top Corporation Awards for Minority Business Development. - December 24, 2008 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on Healthcare Finance Update 2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on Healthcare Finance Update 2009: How to Cope With Bad Debt, Shrinking Charity & Reimbursement Level,and Expense Management. This two-hour event is scheduled on... - December 24, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Paul R. DeMuro, Partner of Latham & Watkins LLp to Speak at KC’s Event on Healthcare Finance Update 2009 on 03/26/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Paul R. DeMuro, Partner, of Latham & Watkins LLp will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Healthcare Finance Update 2009: How to Cope With Bad Debt, Shrinking... - December 24, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
New Research Shows That Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) Are Causing Leaks in the Lining of the Stomach
The research group of Dr. James Michael Mullin, Professor at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR), recently co-authored two papers that describe how proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been shown to compromise upper gastrointestinal (GI) barrier function. These studies provide new information about an unexpected potentially harmful side effect of taking PPIs. - December 24, 2008 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Connecticut BBB Issues Cold Weather Checklist
How to save money during winter months. - December 24, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Hilton Promoted to Senior Vice President
Kevin J. Hilton has been promoted to the position of senior vice president, representing The Association of Union Constructors and the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, effective Nov. 1. - December 24, 2008 - The Association of Union Constructors
NAFA Members to Pitch in and Help New Orleans
NAFA Fleet Management Association Members will continue their long history of volunteerism by assisting Habitat for Humanity in a project to build homes in New Orleans. - December 24, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Students Complete TEFL Training with TEFL Insitute
Students complete TEFL Institute training course and share their thoughts about the course in a course reflection submitted to their instructor. - December 24, 2008 - TEFL Institute
US Attorney Jim Greenlee Selected as Keynote Speaker for the Council on Litigation Management's Annual Conference
The Council on Litigation Management (CLM) has announced that Jim Greenlee, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi, will be the keynote speaker for the 2009 annual CLM conference. Mr. Greenlee's office secured the indictment of nationally-known plaintiffs' lawyer Richard... - December 24, 2008 - Council on Litigation Management
Creasap Named Director of Safety and Health
The Association of Union Constructors welcomed Wayne Creasap as its new director of safety and health effective Dec. 8. "We're pleased to introduce Wayne Creasap, a well-established member of the construction community, as our new director of safety and health, TAUC Chief Executive Officer... - December 24, 2008 - The Association of Union Constructors
Gulf Coast Venture Forum Elects 2009 Board of Directors
Timothy J. Cartwright, Tammie Nemecek, Roger Warren, Fred Klaucke, and Bill Hagman have been elected to serve a one-year term on the board. - December 23, 2008 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
NAMWOLF Lauds Governor Paterson and Executive Director Paul Williams for Increasing Opportunities for Minority And Women Owned Firms
NAMWOLF offers its resources to the DASNY to identify minority and women owned law firms to work on Authority matters. - December 23, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Sikhcess™ Participates in the 21st Annual Fannie Mae Walk for the Homeless
Sikhcess™ volunteers, along with hundreds of volunteers from the Washington metropolitan area braved frigid temperatures on Saturday, November 22nd to help raise funds in the battle to end homelessness. Sikhcess™ is a worldwide community service based organization dedicated to creating... - December 22, 2008 - Sikhcess
Market Resolve, LLC Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Rule 3110: Opening Gates for Optimal Corporate Performance
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars has announced today that Market Resolve, LLC - a provider of customized end-to-end solutions tailored for the full range of diverse challenges such as compliance, process, workflow and documentation that are faced by... - December 22, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
ARISE Foundation Will Provide Essential Life Skills Training to the Metropolitan D.C. Police School Resource Officers
Continuing its strong four-year partnership with the D.C. police department, ARISE will conduct its two-day Life Skills Instructor Certification Training for School Resource Officers on December 22nd and 23rd in Washington D.C. - December 21, 2008 - ARISE Foundation
School Administrators Union Applauds President-Elect Obama’s Selection of Rep. Hilda L. Solis as Secretary of Labor
AFSA President Jill Levy responds to the selection of Rep. Hilda L. Solis as the new Secretary of Labor. - December 21, 2008 - American Federation of School Administrators
The Medical Tourism Association’s Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress Announces Its Official Conference Venue and Hotel
The Medical Tourism Association’s Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress announces its official conference venue and hotel for the 1st annual Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Congress, April 27th-29th, in Monterrey Mexico. The Official Congress Hotel is the... - December 21, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Pinehurst Modern Woodmen Members Plant Trees for Sandhills Habitat
On December 6, local Modern Woodmen of America members gave a lasting gift to the community. Members of the Pinehurst Modern Woodmen Camp gathered at Lourdes Saavedra's home to landscape her new Habitat house. Lourdes is one of 160 Habitat homeowners in the Sandhills region and the first to receive... - December 21, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives $2.1 Million Asbestos Research Grant
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) has announced that it has received a contract totaling $2.1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to study vermiculite (or Libby amphibole), a mineral resembling mica used in insulation, packing and other processes. A... - December 21, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Chile Ministry of Education Selects TEFL Institute for Summer English Teaching Program
TEFL Institute participated in a rigorous selection process conducted by the Ministry of Education to receive this honor as the only TEFL training organization approved to offer a Summer Program for teaching English in Chile during the Summer. This is TEFL Institute fourth year to receive such an honor. - December 20, 2008 - TEFL Institute
HelpKeepWarm.org Schedules Sleeping Bag Distribution to the Homeless
HelpKeepWarm.org, founded by Tampa, Florida resident Ricki South, will distribute up to 400 new sleeping bags (valued at $8,000 - $10,000) on Sunday, December 21, at various locations in Hillsborough County. “Our goal was to collect 1,000 bags this year but considering the economy, we are... - December 20, 2008 - HelpKeepWarm.org
Historic New York City Warehouse Protected Forever by Preservation Easement
Last week, the 95-year old Austin, Nichols & Co. Warehouse designed by Cass Gilbert was formally protected by the donation of a preservation easement to the Trust for Architectural Easements. - December 20, 2008 - Trust for Architectural Easements