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Association Announces New Emotional Health Radio Show
Dr. Aldo R. Pucci, president of the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists, announces his new call-in radio, "Your Emotional Health." The new radio show, aired each Sunday from 11:30 am - Noon eastern time, is based on the very popular and effective counseling approach... - November 17, 2008 - NACBT
SERCOS III in ROVEMA Packaging Machines
Through the openness and standardization of SERCOS III, ROVEMA has a universal drive and automation interface available. - November 17, 2008 - SERCOS North America
SERCOS Vendor Organizations Announce Packaging Profile for SERCOS III
The SERCOS vendor organizations have announced the development of a Pack Profile for real-time Ethernet-based SERCOS III. The Pack Profile defines a subset of the SERCOS interface® functions for packaging machinery to ease implementation of the standard and improve the multi-vendor... - November 17, 2008 - SERCOS North America
Tillman Troops.org Announces That Commander Henry C. Tillman is Returning Home on November 18, 2008 to the Woodlands After Serving an Estimated 300 Days in Afghanistan
Tillman Troops announces that Commander Henry C. Tillman (husband of Loree Tillman, founder of TillmanTroops.org) will be returning home to The Woodlands, TX one November 18th, 2008 after serving an estimated 300 days in Afghanistan with USNAVY. - November 16, 2008 - Tillman Troops
Gertrude Maxwell Unveils Adoption Shuttle for a Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue
With the foreclosures on the uproar, the economy on the downhill, more and more family pets are left behind displaced and on their own. In effort to assist in transporting the pets to adoption sites, A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue have purchased and unveiled an Adoption Shuttle. On... - November 16, 2008 - A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue
Livermore Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Members
Several new businesses recently joined the Livermore Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is seeing its membership grow during these down economic times because of the value they provide to their membership. - November 16, 2008 - Livermore Chamber of Commerce
Operation: Kid Equip Uses Social Media to Network for Supporters
Michigan-Based Charity Takes “Who You Know” Adage to Heart by Using Second Life and Causes on Facebook to Create Awareness of Organization’s Mission. - November 16, 2008 - Operation: Kid Equip
Chicago Foundation Responds to Nationwide Suicide Rate Increase with Local Survivor Day
The greater Chicago/Illinois chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP-IL) will hold its annual survivors’ conference in the wake of a recent study finding that national suicide rates have increased for the first time in a decade. The greater Chicago/Illinois Survivors... - November 16, 2008 - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention/Illinois
Anna Symington Named Executive Director, UMass Amherst Alumni Association
The University of Massachusetts Amherst Alumni Association is pleased to announce that Anna Symington has been named Executive Director of the Alumni Association. A graduate of the UMass Amherst Stockbridge School of Agriculture in 1976, Ms. Symington went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree... - November 16, 2008 - University of Massachusetts Alumni Assocaition
IIMSAM Participates in World Diabetes Day
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Naseer Shahir Homoud pledged to support solidarity campaigns mounted by the World Health Organization and other allied agencies of the United Nations to cope up with this spreading disease. - November 16, 2008 - IIMSAM
The Breast Cancer Site’s Eighth Anniversary a Success, Money Raised for Free Mammograms
The Breast Cancer Site celebrated its Eighth Anniversary in October by funding 1,488 free mammograms for women in need, the highest total for any one month in 2008. The Breast Cancer Site’s visitors clicked more than 10 million times on the big pink button to pay for 742.8 free mammograms... - November 16, 2008 - GreaterGood
Extra Bold Graduate Earns Associate Art Director Position with DraftFCB Worldwide
Extra Bold Portfolio School graduate takes employment in Chicago, IL. A new session of classes start in November. - November 16, 2008 - Extra Bold Portfolio School
Naples Investment Expert Speaks at Gulf Coast Venture Forum Kick-off Meeting
Andrew D.W. Hill of Comerica Bank reviewed the current investment climate, including the fundamental, technical and behavioral economics at work in today’s economy. - November 15, 2008 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Picnik Donates Picnik Premium Memberships to 25 International Conservation and Humanitarian Organizations Through NetHope
Leading online photo editor to make premium service available to more than 300,000 nonprofit workers around the world. - November 15, 2008 - NetHope
Defense Commercial Vendors Coalition Helps Incorporate Better Use of Commercial Technology Provisions Into FY2009 National Defense Authorization Act
The efforts of the Defense Commercial Vendors Coalition and others have led Congress to strengthen enforcement provisions related to the use of commercial technology by DoD. The FY2009 NDAA requires more comprehensive market research and reporting on DoD progress in this area of the acquisitions process. This will lead to cost savings and quicker provision of needed tools to the defense and intelligence communities. - November 15, 2008 - Defense Commercial Vendors Coalition
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces 3 New Sponsors for 2009
The World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress which will be held October 26-28th in Los Angeles California is pleased to announce three new sponsors. AllMedicalTourism.com, Orthopedic Surgery Center of Orange County, and FV Hospital have all signed on to sponsor and exhibit for 2009. Both... - November 15, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
TiE – Detroit Presents: TiECon Midwest on November 21 and 22, 2008
Event to help connect businesses, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and experts together and help all learn more about doing business in an international economy. - November 15, 2008 - The Indus Entrepreneurs-Detroit
NAFA Launches Institute & Expo Website; Online Conference Registration Now Open
NAFA Fleet Management Association has created a new website to promote their annual Institute & Expo. - November 15, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Navy Hero to Speak at Business Club of the Triangle in November
Scott Waddle to be the featured speaker at BCA Triangle Breakfast on November 21. - November 15, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
MobiMate and WorldMate Establish New Headquarters in Atlanta
MobiMate Ltd., a privately-held developer of award-winning mobile travel software based in Lod, Israel, along with its U.S.-based subsidiary WorldMate, Inc., has announced it will undergo a re-organization and establish its new corporate headquarters in Atlanta. - November 15, 2008 - AICCSE
Pioneering Business Network Focuses in on Building Up the Minority Women-Owned Business Community
Onyx Six announces its plans to revive the mentor/mentee relationship amongst minority business owners and professionals through its new Mentorship Program (launch 2009). - November 14, 2008 - Onyx Six
Mary Beth Quist, Senior Vice President - Supervisory Processes, Conference of State Bank Supervisors to Speak at KC’s Event on Self Assessments on 2/12/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Mary Beth Quist, Senior Vice President, Supervisory Processes, Conference of State Bank Supervisors will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Self Assessments &... - November 14, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Tourette Syndrome Among Many Common "Learning Difficulties"- NJCTS Provides Help for Teachers and Families
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome is a leader in outreach to families and educators to help kids with TS and associated disorders succeed in the classroom. - November 14, 2008 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Green Education Foundation Announces National Green Week: February 2-8, 2009
Nationwide event is enlisting an army of “Green Keepers” to eliminate two million pounds of trash and provide schools with educational resources to jumpstart new environmental studies. - November 14, 2008 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
NAFA's New Website – Just a Click Away
NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to announce a new website design that makes navigation to any part of the website just one step away. - November 14, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Shodor's New Website Provides a Better Equation to Help Students, Educators
Durham, NC - based non profit's website provides Free interactive teaching tools for improved learning in mathematics and the sciences - for students and educators across the United States and internationally. - November 14, 2008 - Shodor
Don’t Get Burned by Furnace Fraud as Weather Turns Colder
Connecticut Better Business Bureau alerts homeowners about common scare tactics used by unscrupulous service providers. - November 14, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Women's Expo to Receive "Makeover"
Expo to comprise exhibitors in a collection of individually themed villages. - November 14, 2008 - Women's Expo
International Brangus Breeders Association Announces 2009 Editorial Plan, Launches New Publication
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) and Brangus Publications, Inc, (BPI) is extremely pleased to announce that they will be publishing six issues of the Brangus Journal and four commercial editions of a new publication, the FRONTLINE Beef Producer in 2009. The objective is to... - November 14, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association
"Just-for-Singapore" Social Network Launches. Singaporeans Now Have Their Own Forum to Organize Events, Share Photos, Chat Online.
Singapore is a unique place. Whether it’s the people, the food, or the island’s non-stop special events, Singapore is different. With the recent launch of Buzz Singapore --http://www.buzzsingapore.com – Singaporeans have their own unique forum to share all the things that make us... - November 13, 2008 - BuzzSingapore
Oliver Sacks to Open the 2008 ASC Conference
The National Humanities Center will host the third and final Autonomy, Singularity, Creativity (ASC) Conference, from Nov. 13 – 15. A keynote address from world-renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks, M.D. will open the event. The full symposium will include lectures and panel discussions with... - November 13, 2008 - National Humanities Center
Georgia Leaders to Visit Israel on American-Israel Chamber of Commerce Business Mission, December 13 – 18, 2008
State Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine Joins Mission. Even as economies around the world struggle, Israel’s remains surprisingly robust, supported by extraordinary technologies, entrepreneurs, and strong business partnerships to take their products global. The American-Israel Chamber of... - November 13, 2008 - AICCSE
HorseAbility Asks Long Islanders to Take the "Go Green Challenge"
HorseAbility, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Melville, has announced a fundraising effort which will in turn help the environment and save money at the gas pumps. The “Go Green Challenge,” according to Katie Kilcommons-McGowan, Founder and Executive Director of... - November 13, 2008 - Camp HorseAbility, Inc.
NISS Celebrates Opening of New Wing with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony & Open House
NISS celebrated the opening of a new wing to its existing building in Research Triangle Park. The new space nearly doubles the size of the existing building, allowing NISS & SAMSI to conduct more statistical research. - November 13, 2008 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
National Institute of Statistical Sciences Names Three New People to Its Board of Trustees
The National Institute of Statistical Sciences Corporation Members elected three new members to three-year terms on the Board of Trustees. The new trustees include: Roger W. Hoerl from GE Corporate Research & Development, George W. Williams from Amgen, and Susan S. Ellenberg of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. - November 13, 2008 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Marc Koska’s Safe Injection Campaign Set to Save Millions of Lives in India
Safepoint UK’s “One Injection, One Syringe” message comes to India on a grand scale. - November 13, 2008 - SafePoint Trust UK
Christians Move Into Action: Author Publishes First Christian Book Designed to Stay Off Bookshelves
Christine Pechstein is changing the way Christians schedule appointments, set priorities, and maintain accountability for their daily activities by publishing her Christian life balance agenda. - November 13, 2008 - Move Into Action
Larry King to Celebrate His 75th Birthday and 20th Anniversary of the Larry King Cardiac Foundation by Helping Uninsured Receive Access to Life-Saving Cardiac Care
The Larry King Cardiac Foundation, in partnership with COPE Health Solutions, and LAC + USC Medical Center, is pleased to announce that the King of Hearts Gala will take place on Saturday, November 15th at Hollywood and Highland to celebrate both Larry King’s 75th birthday and the 20th... - November 12, 2008 - Larry King Cardiac Foundation
Despite Economy, Most Companies Expect Hotter Competition for Top Talent in the Next Five Years
However, i4cp survey shows their “Employer Brands” may not be up to the job. - November 12, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Habitat's Fall Family Fest Saturday November 15
Don't miss Fall Family Fest this Saturday from 11am to 2pm at the First United Methodist Church in Rockingham. This is the first event in Richmond County for Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills. There will be a chicken BBQ dinner, a raffle for a $100 gas card and plenty of activities for... - November 12, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Join the Independence Visitor Center Corporation for a Holiday Season of Giving
The holiday season is upon us, and Independence Visitor Center aims to emphasize the importance of giving to those in need. - November 12, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Holiday Music Fills the Air at the Independence Visitor Center Corporation
The holiday season has once again arrived in the Philadelphia region, and Independence Visitor Center asks visitors and locals alike to start the holiday season at the Center. Gather at Independence Visitor Center, located at 6th & Market Streets, to experience holiday fun at the heart of Independence Mall. - November 12, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Celebrate the Holidays with the Independence Visitor Center Corporation
The holiday season has once again arrived in the Philadelphia region, and Independence Visitor Center wants visitors and locals alike to start the holiday season at the Center. Gather at Independence Visitor Center, located at 6th & Market Streets, to experience all the holiday fun at the heart of Independence Mall. - November 12, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Black Friday Specials at the Independence Visitor Center
Black Friday sales and specials aren’t exclusive to malls this year. Independence Visitor Center will also be a part of the action. Friday, November 28, 2008 take a break from your holiday shopping and make a stop at the Independence Visitor Center or skip the shopping altogether and Start at the Center. All day, when you rent one Historic Philadelphia GPS guided walking tour receive the second rental for half off and there will be discounts for Saturday’s Breakfast with Ben offered. - November 12, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Thanksgiving Weekend Festivities Come to Independence Mall and the Historic District
As we kick off the official start of the holiday season with the celebration of Thanksgiving, Independence Visitor Center encourages everyone to Start at the Center and discover all that Independence Mall and the entire Historic District have to offer this Thanksgiving Weekend. - November 12, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Portable Storage Containers Offer Hunters a Safe Haven
The National Portable Storage Association offers tips for safe shelter and storage during hunting season. - November 12, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
UN Official Lauds Qatar Jordan Efforts to Strengthen Mutual Cooperation
Dr. Naseer Shahir Homoud said that a series of talks held at Emiri Diwan chaired by H.E. the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor al Thani and Jordan's Prime Minister Eng. Nader al Dahab will add new dimensions in Qatar - Jordan relationships. - November 12, 2008 - IIMSAM
Association Telecom Basics CAM Continuing Education Course Approved by Florida DBPR
Broadband Agreement Specialists, Inc. has been approved by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to offer a new continuing education course for Licensed Community Associations Managers on the subject of condo and homeowner association telecom services, issues and options. - November 10, 2008 - Broadband Agreement Specialists, Inc. | Residential Cable TV & Telecom Property Rights Consultants
Major California Watch and Clock Collector's Event to Open to the Public for the First Time
The annual "Southwest California Regional" in Del Mar, a multi-dealer sale of antique and collectible watches and clocks, will be open to the public for one day only, Saturday, November 22, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California. - November 10, 2008 - NAWCC Chapter 59 San Diego
The Golden State Chapter Forms as the Newest Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America
The four California chapters of the Club Managers Association of America have joined together as one. It is therefore with considerable excitement that they announce that they are now The Golden State Chapter. At an organizational meeting on October 2, 2008, members of the former Chapters met to... - November 10, 2008 - The Golden State Chapter