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Blues Singer with Stage 4 Laryngeal Cancer Has a Dream Come True
Danny Ellis, known throughout Central Florida as Danny Blues or Kokopeli Dan, announced that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Laryngeal Cancer. Ellis had just completed his lifelong dream of writing and producing a Blues CD, and received the news about his cancer the following day. He has... - September 12, 2013 - Computer Care Clinic
The McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation Teams Up with SBSA to Help Raise Funds to Battle Childhood Cancer
SBSA sponsors the McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Children's Hospital Colorado. - September 12, 2013 - McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation
Appliance Repair Service in Chattanooga, TN, Hires SEO Firm to Improve Online Accessibility
Local appliance repair specialists Ultimate Service Appliance & Electric partner with the SEO experts at Prospect Genius to bring superior appliance services to the greater Chattanooga TN areas. - September 12, 2013 - Ultimate Service Appliance & Electric
Enable America and Northwestern Mutual Provide Job Support Services for the North Carolina National Guard
This month more than 50 transitioning members of the North Carolina National Guard improved their employment skills, thanks to a Job Readiness Workshop produced by Enable America and Northwestern Mutual. In a post-session survey, participants gave the workshop outstanding reviews. “Thanks to... - September 12, 2013 - Enable America
Tech Tent Welcomes Manny Aquino as Manager of Consumer Products Business Development for North America
Tech Tent LLC, a leading manufacturer of HDMI cables, TV mounts, structured cabling and consumer electronics accessories, is pleased to announce the hiring of Manny Aquino as Manager of Consumer Products Business Development. - September 12, 2013 - Tech Tent
New Handcrafted Audio Speaker Business
Bruce Pea is using some rather outdated technology in his new business – his hands. Pea spent the last 22 years in information technology and technology development, but put his computers away to pursue a life-long passion: making handcrafted speakers. Why? Pea vividly recalls the summer... - September 12, 2013 - Ars Harmonia
Fusion Diet Systems Announces Name Change and Rebranding Efforts
The global, natural health supplement manufacturer, Nutri-Fusion Systems, changed its corporate name to Fusion Diet Systems as part of a company-wide rebranding campaign to better distinguish their products in the health industry. “Fusion Diet Systems represents more than simply a name... - September 12, 2013 - Fusion Diet Systems
Apple Harvest Festival 5K, 1K and Kids Fun Run
The Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce will hold the 39th Annual Apple Harvest Festival 5K road races on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Riverfront Park, Welles Street, Glastonbury. - September 12, 2013 - Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce
WLCVacations Now Booking Discounted 2013 Holiday Cruises
This year, the holiday season can consist of an exotic location, enchanting sights, new activities, and unique cuisine. WLCVacations is now offering specials on 2013 Christmas and New Year Cruises. Experienced professionals will help plan every detail, from arrival to your return, the only tough decision, is picking where to go. - September 12, 2013 - France Cruises, Inc.
Bencardino Excavating Works on Expansion of John Kennedy Ford Dealership
Bucks County Excavation Company Partners with Gabriel Building Group on Addition to Jenkintown Auto Dealership Louis A. Bencardino and Bencardino Excavating, a full-service excavation company in Bucks County, Pa., has teamed up with award-winning Gabriel Building Group from Philadelphia to remodel... - September 12, 2013 - Bencardino Excavating
Award Winning Photographer Teaches NYC Wedding Photography Workshop
Casey Fatchett, an award winning wedding photographer, is teaching an intensive, hands on wedding photography workshop in New York City on October 23rd and 24th. - September 12, 2013 - Casey Fatchett Photography
Historical Astronaut Corvette Displayed at the Corvette Chevy Expo - Dallas Market Hall
Austinite Danny Reed, Owner of the 1969 "AstroVette" Once Owned by Alan Bean Apollo XII Astronaut to be Featured at the Corvette Chevy Expo Sept. 28-29. - September 11, 2013 - Corvette Chevy Expo
SEAMS Event Aims to Help Brands and Manufacturers Secure Their Future
The September 19-21 Networking Conference will feature presentations and panel discussions designed to help attendees maximize business opportunities and manage risks. The event is open to registered fashion and sewn products industry professionals. - September 11, 2013 - SEAMS Association
Brain Tumor Survivor Shares Art and Science Via New Online Business
Two years ago, Paul Franklin Smith underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor; today, he’s finishing a university degree and building a web-based business: Neuronico Art & Neuroscience. - September 11, 2013 - Neuronico Art & Neuroscience
Wild Boar Sliders and Reserve Chardonnay Worth Nearly a Million for Devoured Food + Wine Classic
Phoenix earns its title as an emerging gastro hotspot, bringing national fame and economic boost to local culinary community - September 11, 2013 - Devoured Food + Wine Classic
New Jersey Autism Community Recognizes State Leaders, Unveils New Learning and Screening Tools for Parents, Educators and Pediatricians
Members of New Jersey’s autism community assembled at New Jersey’s State House to recognize state leaders who have pioneered legislative and public policy measures that have improved funding and access to both private and public autism services in New Jersey. The group, also unveiled... - September 11, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
400 Mayors to Join "Extra Mile" Mission
Extra Mile Day is a day to renew our commitment to going the extra mile in personal effort, volunteerism, and service, and it is a day to acknowledge and thank those around us who go the extra mile for us in our everyday lives. - September 11, 2013 - Extra Mile America
Pedro Cayuqueo Awarded 2013 Samuel Chavkin Prize for Integrity in Latin American Journalism
The North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA) announces the selection of Pedro Cayuqueo as the 2013 recipient of the Samuel Chavkin Prize for Integrity in Latin American Journalism. The Chavkin Prize is awarded every 18 months to an outstanding investigative reporter working in Latin America... - September 11, 2013 - North American Congress on Latin America
Peter Shankman Makes Rare Columbus Appearance to Celebrate Women’s Small Business Accelerator of Central Ohio's One-Year Anniversary
Author, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Founder of HARO (Help a Reporter Out), Shankman Will Keynote Evening Event - September 11, 2013 - WSBA Ohio
Columbus Chapter of the American Marketing Association Names Executive Board for 2013-2014
New Board Brings a Broad Background in Marketing Disciplines to Lead Growing Chapter - September 11, 2013 - American Marketing Association, Columbus Chapter
Safe Banking Systems, LLC Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Exploring Effective Anti-Money Laundering Programs Live Webcast”
Safe Banking Systems, LLC teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled, “Exploring Effective Anti-Money Laundering Programs.” This two-hour event will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. For further details about this... - September 11, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
ISPreview Survey Finds UK People Spend Longer Online and Download More
The latest monthly ISPreview.co.uk survey has found that 52% of respondents in the United Kingdom download 60 GigaBytes (GB) or more of internet data every single month over their home broadband ISP connections, which is up from 37.6% in 2011. Meanwhile 68% of people said they were spending 4 hours or more online every day. - September 11, 2013 - ISPreview.co.uk
Social Media Leaders and Influencers Unite for iFabbo’s 2nd Annual Social Media Conference
Beauty and fashion bloggers join forces with social media and technology companies in San Francisco. - September 11, 2013 - iFabbo - International Fashion & Beauty Bloggers' Organization
More Than Fifty Waste King Waste Pods Now in Use
More than 50 commercial customers of Waste King - the specialist collection, clearance and recycling company based in Hemel Hempstead – are now using the company’s waste pods to segregate and remove their waste. This is in preference to using skips in which to put the waste. - September 11, 2013 - Waste King
Output from Green Power Drops in Canada
Federal statistics show that the contribution from renewable energy sources continues to decline, compared with conventional carbon-based fuel sources. - September 11, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Toastmasters Speech Contest and Raffle at Date Palm Country Club, Sept. 20, 2013
Areas D3 and D4 are pleased to host for the member clubs of the Desert in Southern California (from Beaumont and Banning to the Coachella Valley) a contest and raffle drawing. Humorous Speeches and Speech Evaluations will be judged with the winners moving to the next round at the Division Contest in October. This contest will include a raffle drawing for a Kindle Fire 7" 8GB WiFi Tablet, donated by Desert Cow Computers. - September 11, 2013 - Division D District 12 Toastmasters
IMC’s Instrument Proficiency Center Comes to AOPA Summit 2013
The IMC Club, together with RedBird Flight Simulations, will host an Instrument Proficiency Center this year at the AOPA Aviation Summit in Fort Worth, Texas. - September 11, 2013 - IMCClubs.org
Goodfellas Appliance Repair in Louisville, KY, Now Offering Appliance Repair Parts Sales
Local appliance repair company "Goodfellas Appliance Repair" is now selling appliance repair parts to better serve the greater Fairdale KY communities. - September 11, 2013 - Goodfellas Appliance Repair
Tigerlily Foundation Hosts Pajama Glam in New York City
Event to educate girls about body health and wellness, and raise funds for breast cancer programs - November 9, 2013. - September 11, 2013 - Tigerlily Foundation
Skin Perfect Image Wellness Spa Announces New Membership Programs Focused on Aging and Acne
New Programs Answer Need for Services for Top Two Skin Care Issues Faced by Many Women. - September 11, 2013 - Skin Perfect Image Wellness Spa
Fred Shiver Joins Nationwide Law Firm Curtis Law Group
Frederick H. Shiver has joined Curtis Law Group as Of Counsel, expanding the firm’s personal injury and wrongful death litigation practices. “Fred brings three decades of personal injury trial experience representing only plaintiffs in trucking, automobile and air travel accidents,... - September 11, 2013 - Curtis Law Group
B3 Solutions Appoints Cliff Plaxco Federal Sector Vice President
B3 Solutions LLC, a provider of customer-focused solutions that enable government organizations to optimize their performance, announced today that it has promoted Cliff Plaxco to vice president of the federal sector. - September 11, 2013 - B3Solutions
FiXiT Launches Crowdfunding Event to “Fix” 60 Animals on Island of St. Croix
Final Fix Program Designed to Help Island Become a No-Kill Community - September 11, 2013 - FiXiT Foundation
Home Staging Pioneer Company Aims for National Exposure
StagedHomes.com®, the original Home Staging company founded by Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, is in the running for a national TV commercial. The commercial would be featured during Super Bowl XLVIII in February, and is sponsored by Intuit Small Business Big Game Contest. - September 11, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Collaborators Awarded NSF Grant for More Efficient Wireless Networks
Researchers aim to end the scarcity of wireless spectrum with dynamic and efficient access. - September 11, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The Sustainability Consortium® Launches General Merchandise Working Group and Welcomes Lifetime Brands
The Sustainability Consortium® (TSC®) is excited to announce the launch of its tenth working group: General Merchandise. This working group will produce sustainability profiles and metrics for consumer products such as sporting goods, bed, bath, kitchen, tabletop, and home decor products,... - September 11, 2013 - The Sustainability Consortium
Gary Lang Awards $1,983 to the Oldest Truck Owner
Gary Lang Auto Group announced the winner of the Oldest Vehicle Contest. Gary Lang was on the search for the oldest vehicle originally purchased from Gary Lang and still running. - September 11, 2013 - Gary Lang Auto Group
Sand Ridge Golf Club Celebrates Fifteen Years of Audubon International Certification
Sand Ridge Golf Club was recently re-certified as a Signature Sanctuary by Audubon International. Sand Ridge registered in the Signature Program in 1998 and recently passed its sixth on-site review. The golf course is the only private club in the state of Ohio to earn and maintain its certification... - September 11, 2013 - Audubon International
Cleveland Zoo Walk: A Chance to Continue the Fight Against Dystonia
The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) will welcome supporters to a fun day at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo for a chance to raise funds and awareness for dystonia on Saturday, October 5, 2013. Organizer Karen Flanagan considers herself many things: a daughter, a sister, an aunt, and a... - September 11, 2013 - Dystonia Medical Research Foundation
DEA Youth Dance Program Expands to Arizona Through Donations from the M.A.S.H Coalition Against Substance Abuse and Target
Free After-School Program That Helps Kids Turn to Dance Instead of Drugs Enters Its 22nd State - September 11, 2013 - DEA Youth Dance Program
Alfred J. Smith Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Alfred J. Smith of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of social services. About Alfred J. Smith Brother Smith has over 56 years experience in the field of social... - September 10, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Montclair Disaster Relief Canine: Animal Planet Documentary Pays Tribute to Hero Dogs of 9/11 in Documentary Special
Premiering in the United States on Tuesday, September 10 at 8pm ET/PT Animal Planet is airing Hero Dogs Of 9/11, a one-hour documentary special that chronicles the legacies of working dogs at Ground Zero. The program includes Frank Shane from Upper Montclair, N.J. and his Disaster Relief Canine Nikie who worked on Ground Zero for nine months. It pays tribute to all the unheralded dogs that were part of the rescue and recovery efforts. - September 10, 2013 - k-9 Disaster Relief
Greater Charlotte Healthcare Executives Group Members Receive National ACHE Service Awards
Four healthcare leaders from Carolinas HealthCare System and Novant Health recognized for volunteerism. - September 10, 2013 - GCHEG
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Crew Raise £3,000 in Memory of Much-Loved Dancer, Faye Knowles-Chapman
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ kind-hearted crew have raised £3,000 for The Faye Knowles-Chapman Foundation. The Foundation has been set up in memory of Faye Knowles-Chapman, from West Yorkshire, who worked on board Braemar as a dancer with Explosive Productions from 2008 to 2011, before... - September 10, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Summer 2013 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winners
Announcing the Summer 2013 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winners - September 10, 2013 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)
International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) Holds Symposium on UV Disinfection of Healthcare Facilities Prior to World Congress 2013, Las Vegas
Members of the International Ultraviolet Association are sponsoring some key events at the World Congress 2013, at the Mirage Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Learn about the special panel on disinfection of hospitals and healthcare facilities that precedes World Congress, on Sept. 21, 2013 and other events. - September 10, 2013 - International Ultraviolet Association
Koubachi Announces Wi-Fi Plant Sensor Pro
Once again, Koubachi presents a series of revolutionary novelties at this year’s IFA. Besides giving the public a preview of the Smart Garden of the Future Koubachi announces a Pro version of their well-known Wi-Fi Plant Sensor. Moreover, Koubachi is now available not only for web and iOS, but for Android as well. And since today, the Android app is available in German. - September 10, 2013 - Koubachi
Denver Biz Tech Expo to Award Tech Scholarships to DPS Students
The Denver Biz Tech Expo (DBTE), the Oct. 24 event that connects business owners and technology providers, will award scholarships to two Denver Public Schools (DPS) students. Five dollars from each DBTE ticket will go toward the Young Women’s and Young Men’s Technology Scholarship, which were created to encourage DPS students to pursue careers in technology. Students can apply at denverbiztechexpo.com/scholarshipapp. - September 10, 2013 - Denver Biz Tech Expo
Saint Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan & His Followers Will Clean Delhi on September 10, 2013
21st Mega Cleanliness Earth Campaign by Dera Sacha Sauda to Clean Delhi. - September 10, 2013 - dera sacha sauda
New "Vexo" Vibration Meter from Castle
Castle Group has launched its new Vexo S Vibration meter dedicated to industrial monitoring on machinery and manufacturing equipment. Being very simple to use, with a clear colour display and a robust and reliable sensor system, the Vexo S brings a new level of clarity to the hands of maintenance... - September 10, 2013 - Castle Group Ltd