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Girls Quest Online Auction Features VIP Travel and Hollywood Experiences
The online portion of Girls Quest Brazilian Carnaval is now open. Support Girls Quest by bidding now at http://girlsquest.cmarket.com. - April 20, 2007 - Girls Quest
Andrew Barr Schoedinger, Ph.D. Named Cambridge Who’s Who
Andrew Barr Schoedinger, Ph.D., Chair of the Philosophy Department of Boise State University has been named Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in Philosophy, Ethics and Logic. While inclusion in Cambridge Who’s Who is an honor, only one member in each discipline is named the... - April 20, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
James O'Brien Named Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in Meteorology
Dr. James J. O'Brien, retired Director Emeritus of Florida State University’s Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies, has been named Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in meteorology. While inclusion in Cambridge Who’s Who is an honor, only one member in each... - April 20, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Teens Take Charge to Make an Impact
New youth nonprofit creates awareness of rather unobvious facts such as: One dollar saves 20 children from blindness. - April 20, 2007 - Youth Taking Action
Barbour Photography Named Member Of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named Barbour Photography as a member in the photography category. Through its membership, Barbour Photography will have access to business development events, Internet... - April 19, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
RFID Tribe: My RFID Community
Association for RFID professionals creates a professional registry and community tool - April 19, 2007 - RFID Tribe
Michele M. Parrish Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Coaching and Consulting Services
Michele M. Parrish, Executive Coach and Consultant for Parrish Partners, LLC, has been Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Coaching and Consulting Services. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who’s Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who’s Who selection committee... - April 18, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
National Real Estate Investment Club’s Southern California Chapters Reveals the Secrets of Regular People Who Get Rich in Real Estate
National Real Estate Investment Club is proud to announce its three new chapters in Southern California. These new chapters will provide investors in Southern California access to the club’s unique blend of educational resources and investment opportunities. - April 18, 2007 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
Sam Ash Music Presents the North Carolina Songwriters Co-op Tenth Annual Song Contest
With over $10,000 in cash and prizes, the North Carolina Songwriters Co-op 10th Annual Song Contest officially opens June 1, 2007. The contest is the longest running, non-genre specific song contest in North Carolina. Sam Ash Music, The Musical Instrument Megastore grabbed the Presenting Sponsor slot with Oasis CD, ONLINEGIGS and the Alzheimer’s Foundation taking the three vied for Platinum levels. Some Gold, Silver and Supporter sponsorships are still available. - April 17, 2007 - North Carolina Songwriter's Co-Op
Amber Alert Issued for Pennsylvania Girl (Alexis Roadside - 4)
The Pennsylvania State Police are searching for Alexis Roadside, a 4 year old white female child, approximately 3 feet tall and thirty five pounds. Her hair was recently cropped and dyed black. The suspected abductor is Veronica Roadside, a 41 year old white female with blonde hair, approximately... - April 16, 2007 - Project Safekids
Women Presidents’ Organization Announces Podcast Featuring Marsha Firestone
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has released a podcast discussing the 2007 WPO conference. In the podcast, Firestone describes the upcoming conference including background information about the theme and mission, this year’s... - April 16, 2007 - Women President Organization
The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Funds Autism Services at HeartShare
HeartShare Human Services of New York is proud to announce it has been granted $11,175 from The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation to support its school-holiday program for adolescents with autism. HeartShare’s School Holiday Program offers enjoyable recreational outings to 15 teens, with... - April 14, 2007 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Boot Camp for New Dads is Recipient of Annie E. Casey Foundation Grant
Boot Camp for New Dads, a non-profit orientation program for fathers-to-be, operating in more than 260 hospitals, clinics, schools and churches around the country, will now be able to provide fatherhood educational materials via their website (bcnd.org) and direct technical assistance to affiliates, courtesy of a grant from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. - April 14, 2007 - Boot Camps for Dads
The Ophelia Project Brings Mothers and Daughters Together
The Ophelia Project is bringing girls and the special woman in their lives together for a six-week Mother-Daughter Sharing Circle program starting Tuesday, April 17, 2007. Girls in grades five through eight will have a chance to share what is going on in their lives today, bond with a significant... - April 14, 2007 - The Ophelia Project of Erie
New Book Club Established for Baby Boomers
The word is out and boomer women are celebrating. As the result of a wild demand to begin a book club for boomer women, Boomer Women Speak, http://www.boomerwomenspeak.com, the number one site for “baby boomer women” on major search engines, is happy to meet the needs. The forum... - April 14, 2007 - National Association of Baby Boomer Women
The 18th Annual Community Awards Banquet a will be in Santa Rosa, Calif.
The South and West Area Business Association – one of the largest Sonoma County business associations announced on Wednesday April 11, 2007 that it extends a cordial invitation to The 18th Annual Community Awards Banquet celebrated on Sunday, April 29th 2007 at 6:00 pm at the Santa Rosa Golf... - April 14, 2007 - SWABA
Amber Alert Issued for Utah Infant (Maria Ponce - 5 Months)
Box Elder County Officials and The Utah Department of Public Safety An Amber Alert has been issued for a 5-month-old baby who authorities believe was abducted by her 16-year-old mother. The suspect is wanted by California authorities on unknown charges. She is a runaway from Bellflower, California. - April 13, 2007 - Project Safekids
Nominations Being Sought for H. Glenn Williams Power of One Awards
Communities In Schools of North Carolina to Present the Awards at NC Education Ball - April 13, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
AASHE Releases Guide to Help Campuses Fund Sustainability Projects
AASHE, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, has released a new guide intended to help campuses overcome a major barrier to implementing sustainability projects. The how-to manual, entitled Creating a Campus Sustainability Revolving Loan Fund: A Guide for... - April 13, 2007 - Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
Celebrate National Preservation Month with Spring Specials at National Trust Historic Hotels of America®
This spring, members of National Trust Historic Hotels of America honor the country’s diverse and unique heritage by offering special packages and promotions during Preservation Month—May 2007. Each year, National Preservation Month promotes preservation efforts in big cities and small... - April 13, 2007 - Historic Hotels of America
Amber Alert Issued for Maryland Boy (Jimmy Valderama - Age 2)
The Montgomery County Police Department and The Maryland State Police have issued an Amber Alert for a 2-year-old boy. Jimmy Valderama is described as a Hispanic child, who weighs about 25 pounds and has a scar on his right arm. Maryland State Police believe he was abducted by Andres J. Martinez,... - April 12, 2007 - Project Safekids
THX Best Practices Lab to Host 2007 DVDA Excellence Awards
Ceremony at Historic Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, CA - April 12, 2007 - International Digital Media Alliance
Thomas, Judy & Tucker, PA Named Charter Member of Local Business Club
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club Of The Triangle Names Founding Member - April 12, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle Announces April Events
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that charter member Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP will host events on April 19 and 20 for club members. The events will include a cocktail reception April 19 from 5:30-7 p.m. at... - April 12, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
President of Women Presidents’ Organization Receives Signature Award
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has received the 2007 Social Entrepreneur Award by the National Association of Women Business Owners New York City Chapter. The Social Entrepreneur Award recognizes the innovation, resourcefulness and... - April 12, 2007 - Women President Organization
Emanuel M. Miceli Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Financial Services
Emanuel M. Miceli, President and Principal for Adcahb Property Casualty, Inc., has been Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Financial Services. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who’s Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who’s Who selection committee hand picks... - April 12, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Jennifer Terry Releases Podcast on Women’s Forum
Jennifer Terry, benefit chair of the Women’s Forum of North Carolina, has announced the release of a podcast on the organization. In the podcast, Terry addresses the organization’s history and function in today’s community, as it recognizes and celebrates women leaders in both the... - April 11, 2007 - The Women's Forum of North Carolina
First-ever Tri-State Rail Conference (CT/MA/RI)
Coordinated by the National Corridors Initiative, Inc. A Regional One-Day Summit on Transportation Needs for the southern New England States - April 11, 2007 - National Corridors Initiative, Inc.
Gala Raises $700,000 for HeartShare
Annual Gala raises money for HeartShare Human Services of New York's new autism school and other programs - April 11, 2007 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
North America Music Critics Name their Favorite Versions of Handel’s “Messiah”
On April 13th Handel’s masterwork – first performed as a benefit concert in Dublin, Ireland as a benefit fundraiser – turns 265 years old. In celebration, Music Academy Online surveyed U.S. and Canadian classical music critics, so average listeners and aficionados alike can choose from the best, this Easter holiday season. - April 10, 2007 - Music Academy Online
Amber Alert Issued for Lancaster, Texas Teen (Franklin King - 16)
The Lancaster Police Department and The Texas Department of Public Safety have issued an Amber Alert for a boy they said was taken at gunpoint by three males. As the teen was talking with friends around 5:40 p.m., three black males jumped out of a car, which witnesses described as a gray or silver... - April 09, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Indiana Boy - Jason Renne Gavina (Age-3)
The Fort Wayne Police Department and The Indiana State Police have issued an Amber Alert on behalf of a 3-year-old child believed abducted by the Grandparents on 04/09/07. Jason Renne Gavina is believed to be taken by his grandparents, Juan and Marisela Gavina, toward Truth or Consequences,... - April 09, 2007 - Project Safekids
Women Presidents’ Organization Inks Deal with Office Depot
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has announced that Office Depot has been named a WPO National Sponsor. As a National Sponsor, Office Depot will offer special services for WPO members as part of its commitment to the role women... - April 09, 2007 - Women President Organization
Jewish Interfaith Wedding Ceremony Rabbi Stuart E. Davis Creates Expectations Program to Guide Couples Toward Greater Marriage Fulfillment
Jewish interfaith wedding ceremony Rabbi Stuart E. Davis uses his Expectations Program to guide engaged couples toward greater marriage fulfillment. - April 08, 2007 - Uniting Two Faiths
Frank R. Ramos Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Telecommunications
Frank R. Ramos, Senior Field Human Resources Generalist for 180 Connect, Inc., has been Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Telecommunications. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who’s Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who’s Who selection committee hand picks... - April 08, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Margaret A. Winkler Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Healthcare
Margaret A. Winkler, Corporate Director of Nursing for Cathedral Rock, has been Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Healthcare. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who’s Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who’s Who selection committee hand picks these special... - April 08, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Wendel Doubleday Launches Web Site for Buckingham Township Supervisor Campaign
Buckingham, PA resident Wendel Doubleday kicked off his campaign for Buckingham Township Supervisor this week with an initial speech to a group of local supporters and the launch of his new campaign Web site, http://www.wendeldoubleday.com . - April 08, 2007 - Friends of Wendel for Supervisor
Kristin N. Williams Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Healthcare
Kristin N. Williams, Evaluation Research Analyst for Walter R. McDonald & Associates, has been Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Healthcare. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who’s Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who’s Who selection committee hand picks... - April 08, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
American Sleep Apnea Association Announces Apnea Advocacy Action Program
ASAA seeks apnea patients and their families to encourage support from Congress. - April 07, 2007 - American Sleep Apnea Association
Independent Writers of Chicago: “Writing for Children Isn’t Kids Stuff”
To market, to market – how to break into the Youth Market? Author Marlene Targ Brill tells of the opportunities and requirements in writing for children, and how to approach publishers. Tuesday, April 10th, Chicago Athletic Club’s 7th Floor Lakeshore Room, 12 S. Michigan Ave. Program 6 p.m. Networking 5 p.m. Nonmembers, $15; IWOC members free. For more information, call 847-855-6670. - April 07, 2007 - Independent Writers of Chicago
National Make a Difference for Children Month: July
But the caring volunteers of the Hugs and Hope Foundation make a difference every day - April 07, 2007 - Hugs and Hope Foundation
TriSure Corporation Named Charter Member of Local Business Club
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named TriSure Corporation as a charter member. As a charter member, TriSure will have a select seat on the Charter Member Committee, which controls the recommendation... - April 06, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Angela M. Martelle Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Information Technology for Healthcare
Angela M. Martelle, Business Analyst for McKesson Corporation, has been Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Information Technology for Healthcare. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who’s Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who’s Who selection committee hand picks... - April 06, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Local Community Leaders Named to Committee for the Women’s Forum of North Carolina Benefit Gala
The Women’s Forum of North Carolina has announced its executive committee members for the Women’s Forum of North Carolina 2007 Benefit Gala. This group of leading North Carolina community leaders will be responsible for managing the organization’s benefit gala of Legends! on... - April 05, 2007 - The Women's Forum of North Carolina
2007-2008 Comprehensive Guide to the Day Spa and Medical Spa Industries Increased 1/3 in Size – Includes Cutting-Edge Editorial
The Day Spa Association & The International Medical Spa Association's 2007-2008 Directory is off to the press! This 16th edition 4-color glossy nationwide guide to day spas, medical spas, spa products and service companies has been expanded to 80 pages due to a 25% increase in membership from... - April 05, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Doubleday, Candidate for Township Supervisor, Wants to Restore Trust in Buckingham Township Government
Speaking before an engaged crowd in Doylestown on Saturday in his bid for one of the three seats on the Buckingham Township Board of Supervisors, Wendel Doubleday launched his campaign and vowed to bring transparency back to government and focus on responsible decision making, traffic safety,... - April 05, 2007 - Friends of Wendel for Supervisor
Help Create a Better Community, Country, and World
The Board of Directors of the Linda R. Martin Foundation is pleased to announce the inception of the Linda R. Martin (LRM) Foundation. Formed with a simple goal: “Create a better community, country and world”. The foundation will accomplish this goal through the following... - April 04, 2007 - Linda R. Martin Foundation
Local Church Moves Into Popular Movie Theater
A church and a movie theater seem like an unusual match, but for The Crossing@High Point it is a logical choice. - April 04, 2007 - The Crossing@High Point
Alfred D. Cutno Named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Transportation and Logistics
Alfred D. Cutno, Operations Manager for Celtic Marine Corporation, has been named Metropolitan Who’s Who Honored Member in Transportation and Logistics. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who’s Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who’s Who selection committee hand picks these... - April 04, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
The Spa Person of the Year Award 2006
Educator, Consultant and Author, Vice President of Resources and Development, Inc. joins Douglas Preston of Preston, Inc., Linda-Anne Kahn of Beauty Kliniek Aromatherapy Day Spa and Wellness Center, Catherine Atzen of ATZEN®, Cheryl Sott of Aroma Works Software and Peggy Wynne Borgman of Preston Wynne who won this award over the past 5 years. - April 04, 2007 - The Day Spa Association