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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
NextAesthetics Training Institute Approved by the Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency
NextAesthetics Training Institute (NTI) was approved this month to officially launch as a state approved program for providing certification training in IPL/ Laser procedures. NextAesthetics is now accepting applicants to the training program. - August 23, 2009 - NextAesthetics
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
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
TheSavingsPost.com Green Couponing Service Helps Consumers Save Green while Vendors Make Green Too
Growing online coupon discount site, TheSavingsPost.com launches a service extension with its mobile coupon service release to the Southwest Florida market area. The digital coupon service eliminates the need for consumers to cut, clip and carry coupons for redemption at retail. Consumers can save an average of 20% on everyday consumer goods and restaurant purchases by visiting TheSavingsPost.com. The discounts can be instantly sent to customer cell phones via text message. - August 22, 2009 - TheSavingsPost.com
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
Heater Hire Levels Increasing. Is it Really Summer?
Even with increasing temperatures this summer, heater hire levels are on the up and up. - August 22, 2009 - All Seasons Hire
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
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
Forensic Imaging & Archiving Introduces New Aeronautical Division
Forensic Imaging and Archiving (FIA) announces Aeronautical Forensic Archiving (AFA), a division of the company that provides Quality Assurance by photographically documenting aircraft inspections, maintenance and/or repairs. AFA creates a permanent archive of an aircraft’s history to... - August 22, 2009 - Forensic Imaging and Archiving
New Back to School Errand Services Now Offered by Rush Around Town
Rush Around Town is pleased to announce that they are now offering Back to School Shoppers to assist with your back to school errands just in time for tax free weekend. Rush Around Town can even deliver school supplies right to your door in Houston, Cypress, and Spring, Texas. - August 22, 2009 - Rush Around Town
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
Nurse Next Door Launches First Saskatchewan Franchise
Rapidly expanding in-home senior care provider lands in Saskatoon. - August 22, 2009 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
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
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
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™
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
Local Superior Chevy Dealership First in Cincinnati to Make the Switch
Superior Chevy on West Mitchell Avenue Becomes Superior Kia in Early September. - August 22, 2009 - Superior Automotive Group
RedWeek.com Offers Facebook Fans a Vacation Giveaway
RedWeek.com, the largest marketplace for timeshare rentals, resales and exchanges, is giving away a one week vacation to the winner of the “Become a RedWeek.com Facebook Fan” contest. - August 22, 2009 - Redweek.com
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
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
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
The Villa Group Attracts 500 Facebook Fans & Growing Daily in New Social Media Venture
After just two months, The Villa Group reaches 500 Facebook Fans. - August 22, 2009 - Villa Group Resorts
Emergency Boiler Hire for Police Headquarters
Mass prisoner transportation avoided by quick response of heating Hire Company. - August 22, 2009 - All Seasons Hire
Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket Welcomes Top 10 Russian in Mega Thailand Trip
Sheraton Grande Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort, Phuket provided a warm welcome to top 10 travel consultants from Russia on the Thai Airways Moscow and Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau Moscow Mega Thailand Trip to Chiang Mai and Phuket on Wednesday 19th August 2009. The group enjoyed... - August 22, 2009 - Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket
The Vietnamese Luxury Tourism and MICE at IFTM – Top Resa Paris 2009
Luxury Travel Company Promote the Vietnamese luxury tourism and MICE at IFTM – Top Resa Paris 2009. - August 22, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
The San Diego Jewelers Exchange Becomes Popular Stop for Bridal Jewelry Shoppers
As the economy continues to stagnate, more young professionals and future newlyweds have been heading to the San Diego Jewelers Exchange (SDJEX) to purchase their engagement rings, diamond jewelry, and wedding bands. - August 22, 2009 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
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
New Opportunity to Join Turkish Olive Harvest During Autumn Half-Term: Exclusive Escapes
Escape to Turkey’s Lycian Coast this autumn on a brand new half-term break which offers families and couples alike the chance to roll-up their sleeves and join the olive harvest at a super-stylish hotel. Departing 24th October 2009, Turkey specialist Exclusive Escapes is offering guests the chance to immerse themselves in a traditional olive harvest at the spectacular Dionysos. - August 21, 2009 - Exclusive Escapes
DMGT Partners with TrustedPlaces to Launch Hyperlocal Sites Across UK Under: http://www.localpeople.co.uk/
TrustedPlaces announces a pilot initiative by DMGT with Localpeople.co.uk. The project sees the creation of a series of community sites targeted at small towns and neighbourhoods, supported by the TrustedPlaces white-label hosted service. - August 21, 2009 - TrustedPlaces
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
Mike Ditka Resorts Contest Winners Set to Enjoy Dinner with “Da Coach” Mike Ditka
Mike Ditka Resorts—Runaway Beach Club contest winners will enjoy dinner and drinks with “Da Coach” himself on August 27th at 7:00 p.m. The winners participated in various contests, awarding them a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to wine and dine with the former NFL coach. - August 21, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Acting on Behalf of Ralwood Securities, MERJS Secures Successful Letting of Refurbished Noho Office Suite
MERJS has successfully secured the letting of a prestigious self-contained office suite in Noho to Disman Europe Ltd. - August 21, 2009 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
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
Truffle Hunting Weekends in Italy Launched by Love Umbria
Love Umbria, specialists in gourmet tours in Italy announces the launch of its new truffle hunting weekends. - August 21, 2009 - Love Umbria Limited
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
No More Monthly Website Fees with More Visibility, Thurgood Productions
Thurgood Productions has created a way for businesses to get more customers and keep their current customers. Offering video that can be emailed directly to clients and allow them to forward it to family and friends. Custom Website design and HD Video custom created for your company. All this and more with no monthly fees and no user fees. - August 21, 2009 - Thurgood Productions
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
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
Ebates Announces Back to School Savings
Shoppers Have Chance to Earn Up to Double Cash Back at Major Retailers with Ebates. - August 20, 2009 - Ebates
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