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14th Annual IT Executive of the Year Awards to be Presented at Innotech Austin by the Austin Professional Chapter of AITP
This award program recognizes the innovations and accomplishments of Austin's most outstanding CIO's. In addition to the accolades for the two IT Executive's of the Year, technology leaders receive recognition for their contributions through the Information Technology of the Year Award and IT Solution of the Year award. - August 26, 2011 - AITP
The Miracle of Love World Tour 2011 Continues in Glasgow and London
"In a Moment Life Can Change. The Question is, Does Life Happen to Us or do We Create the Life We Desire? It's Our Decision." Source Al Diaz Founder of Ilumine Ao and Internationally Recognized Public Speaker; Hosts the Miracle of Love World Tour. - August 25, 2011 - Ilumine Ao
The National Black Chamber of Commerce and Southwest Airlines Announce Diversity Recruiting Center’s "Connecting Employers with Talent Sweepstakes"
Sweepstakes to promote diversity recruiting, and proceeds are used to create educational and business opportunities for America's small, diverse businesses leading to job creation. - August 25, 2011 - Diversified Workplace
Four-Wheel Bob’s New Adventure: Supporting Bay Area Trails
The East Bay Hills Trails Hike and Ride begins on August 31 and runs through September 5th. Bicyclists can join the event on Saturday and Sunday. Highlights of the event include five days of hiking from Crockett to Cull Canyon, totaling 53.5 miles; a six day 100-mile equestrian ride year, starting in Berkeley at the Anderson Equestrian Camp in Tilden Park; an evening talk by 4-Wheel Bob’s about his epic climb to the top of White Mountain, California's 3rd largest peak. - August 25, 2011 - East Bay Ridge Trail
The Atlanta NAACP Jondelle Johnson Freedom Fund Dinner Honors Ron Clark
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Atlanta Branch will host the 2011 Jondelle Johnson Freedom Fund Dinner Saturday, September 17, 2011. This event will honor educator Ron Clark, activist Elisabeth Omilami, and NBA player as well as community advocate Dwight Howard, who are all actively involved in the community. Special musical performance by Kandi, Grammy Award Winner and Atlanta Housewife. - August 25, 2011 - NAACP Atlanta Branch
The Nashville Religion Communicators Council Calls for Civil Discourse as 9/11 Draws Near
As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 draws near, an interfaith organization is reaching out. - August 25, 2011 - Religion Communicators Council
Deadline Extended for Health IT Leadership Summit Award
Due to numerous requests from companies and organizations that want to participate in the Intel Innovation Awards portion of the 2011 Health IT Leadership Summit, the deadline for submissions has been extended to September 15, 2011. - August 25, 2011 - TAG think
KOSBE Launches New Website
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is proud to announce the launch of a new and improved website – kosbe.org. - August 25, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Benefit Concert to be Held for Local Foundation That Supports Kids with Cancer and Their Families
Concert featuring Bowzer & the Stingrays – proceeds go to Kids of Childhood Cancer Foundation. - August 24, 2011 - Kids of Childhood Cancer
SWACHA and San Antonio FBI Join Together to Help Financial Institutions Prevent Fraud at Financial Institution Crime Day
To help local banks and credit unions reduce their exposure to fraud, Dallas-based SWACHA has teamed up with the San Antonio office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to host a Financial Institution Crime Day in San Antonio on August 25, 2011. SWACHA is one of the largest not-for-profit... - August 24, 2011 - SWACHA
TAG Smart Grid Society Hosts Seminar on Distributed Battery Storage
Dan Rastler, senior project manager for the energy storage program at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Palo, Alto, Calif., will be the keynote speaker at a Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Smart Grid society seminar on battery storage Aug. 30.Industry Expert Will Provide Keynote at August 30th Event. - August 24, 2011 - TAG think
Belize Submarine Tour, Newest Excursion Coming to Belize During 30th Anniversary of Independence
Belize Submarine Tour, the newest excursion and first tourist submarine in Belize, is preparing for its Grand Launch this Fall, which is the 30th Anniversary of Belize’s Independence as a nation state. - August 24, 2011 - Treasure Island Management, Ltd.
Heroes Breakfast Benefit Operation Stand Down, Inc.
Operations Stand Down, non-profit agency serving honorable discharged veterans in Middle Tennessee will be holding their first major fundraiser Oct. 31st at the Lowe's Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville TN. Proceeds from the event are used to support OSDN efforts. - August 23, 2011 - Operation Stand Down, Inc Nashville
Indian Country Business Summit Keynote Speakers Announced
The 2011 Indian Country Business Summit (ICBS) keynote speakers have been announced. U.S. Representative Tom Cole and Mark Masters, CEO Chloeta Fire LLC, will address an array of topics regarding “Teaming for Success.” The ICBS will focus on familiarizing buyers with state, federal,... - August 23, 2011 - Chloeta
British Humanists Take to the Bunkers Against Reasonable Faith's Dr. William Lane Craig
Renowned Christian philosopher, Dr. William Lane Craig, readies to take on the most prominent British atheists, such as Richard Dawkins, during his UK Tour. However, many are dropping out or refusing to debate him. - August 23, 2011 - Reasonable Faith
Lindsay Wagner's "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" 3-Day Workshop in Calgary
Join Lindsay Wagner in the welcoming setting of the Blackfoot Inn in Calgary, Alberta for a three-day "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" workshop. This workshop is an opportunity to explore how life is perceived through the stencil of the mind, release negative emotions and heal old wounds and experience the Oneness Deeksha, which effortlessly initiates opening to a greater experience of connectedness, feeling more whole inside and allowing peace, clarity and unconditional love to emerge. - August 23, 2011 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
Coupons For Humanity, the Newest Way to Feel Good About Spending
New site uses the power of charity to offer an unbeatable deal on services and products in Las Vegas and Nationwide. - August 23, 2011 - Coupons For Humanity
Atheist's Bible? Megalith Books Has Published a 4,000 Year Upgrade of Religion Called Neuroreality
According to University of Hawaii’s neuroscientist-philosopher, Bruce E. Morton, "Neuroreality is the world’s first scientific religion. It contains no supernatural beliefs. Yet, it meets the many inherent human religious needs for a larger view of life, purpose, an extended family, and a path to personal transformation." Key elements of this resynthesis are found in the book: "Neuroreality: A Scientific Religion to Restore Meaning, or How 7 Brain Elements Create 7 Minds and 7 Realities." - August 21, 2011 - Bruce Eldine Morton
Behavior Specialist Selected for Eden School
Eden Autism Services announces the appointment of Stephanie Wathen to the position of behavior specialist for its school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Fort Myers. Wathen was previously a teaching assistant with Eden School, and an individual behavior therapist with Eden's clinical... - August 21, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Dr. Michael Bruno of Stevens Edits Maritime Security Journal Lauded by DHS
The US Department of Homeland Security praised the May/June 2011 issue of the Marine Technology Society Journal as guest edited by Dr. Bruno from Stevens Institute of Technology. - August 20, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Smart Answers for Christianity’s Toughest Questions Presented at Upcoming Dare to Defend Conference
Calvary Chapel San Diego to host event tackling objections to hell, the dangers of Islam, and witnessing to the cults this Sept. 30. - August 20, 2011 - Come Reason Ministries
TAG Education Collaborative, Technology Community
Discussion lead by Ari M. Schwartz, Senior Internet Policy Advisor for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the U.S. Department of Commerce TechAmerica Georgia, the national partner of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), and McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP... - August 20, 2011 - TAG think
PinoyKubo Social Network Enables Startup E Stores with Ease
IP communications and social networks community provider AstraQom has launched a new tool for the PinoyKubo social network, an opportunity for any PinoyKubo member to start and operate his or her own electronic store and sell services and products online. Because of the company's emphasis on... - August 20, 2011 - Pinoy Kubo
Appalachian Trail Conservancy to Launch Family Hiking Day
On September 24, 2011, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with its 31 Trail Clubs will be launching Family Hiking Day. Supported in part by REI, Family Hiking Day is an opportunity to introduce families to the Appalachian Trail (A.T.), and all of the benefits that come from being active... - August 20, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Solar Photovoltaic Installation Workshop at Stevens on August 25
Stevens Institute of Technology is offering a PV installation workshop on August 25 at the build site for the Empowerhouse Solar Decathlon Competition entry. - August 20, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
President and CEO of WBENC Will Meet and Greet at GWBC’s Power of Partnering Marketplace
Certified women business owners will have the opportunity to meet with the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council President, Pamela Prince-Eason, on Aug. 30 at GWBC’s Power of Partnering (POP) Marketplace. The event will be at the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart. A... - August 20, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle to Hold Online Town Hall
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that she will be holding an online Town hall next week, August 23, 2011 at 7:15 p.m. The town hall will give the residents of Cook County a chance to “Tell Toni” their ideas on the Cook County Budget and engage directly with... - August 20, 2011 - Cook County Government
“Creation By Design” Captures Six of the Top 50 Bestselling Products
Creation By Design Bible-based products win SIX of the most sought after Top 50 Bestsellers slots in STL Distribution/Advocate’s list in their new Spring 2012 catalog. - August 20, 2011 - Creation By Design
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research Co-Founder to Lead Discussion Around Professional Transition From High-Finance to Non-Profit Sector
The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Boston Chapter invites non-profit leader to speak with young professionals about her career decisions. - August 19, 2011 - Healthcare Businesswomen's Association Boston Chapter
La Paloma Treatment Center Expands, Renovates and Adds New Staff
FRN's Memphis-based facility opens a new off-site Outpatient Program, makes improvements to its historic residential building and welcomes a new clinical director. - August 19, 2011 - Drug Rehab and Alcohol Detox La Paloma Treatment Center
SWACHA and the Texas Bankers Electronic Crimes Task Force to Educate Financial Professionals on Business Account Takeover
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payments associations in the country, and the Texas Bankers Electronic Crimes Task Force will host a seminar on August 24, 2011 in San Antonio to help financial professionals recognize the warning signs of business account takeover... - August 19, 2011 - SWACHA
Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction to Benefit Gay Youth
The Chart in Park Circle, North Charleston, will host a bachelor/bachelorette singles auction fundraiser on Saturday, August 27 to benefit We Are Family, a nonprofit organization devoted to helping gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, straight ally, and Intersex (GLBTQQAI) youth. - August 19, 2011 - We Are Family
Enable America to Award Airline Tickets to Disabled Vets and Wounded Warriors
Enable America’s work in promoting employment opportunities for disabled veterans and wounded warriors has been recognized by Southwest Airlines, which today announced the nonprofit as one of the organizations that will receive 40 round-trip airline tickets to be used in Enable... - August 19, 2011 - Enable America
IASP Offers World Suicide Prevention Day Banners in Over 40 Languages
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) has prepared World Suicide Prevention Day banners in over 40 languages so that bloggers can write about suicide prevention in their mother tongues. - August 19, 2011 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Announces Circana as a Silver Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress is pleased to announce Circana as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - August 19, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
The 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announces Hi-Tech Health, Inc. as an Exhibitor
The Medical Tourism Association in conjuntion with the 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announces Hi-Tech Health, Inc. as an Exhibitor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - August 19, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Finding Safe, Affordable Organics No Longer a Challenge, Thanks to Green Coupons from GreenPeople.org
Consumers avoid greenwashing and save big with 20% off green coupons for verified organic and natural products. - August 18, 2011 - GreenPeople.org
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Signs on San Diego Employers Association as Sustaining Sponsor
SDEA’s team of HR experts will collaborate with CRT to help businesses succeed - August 18, 2011 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Ocicats International & Maine Street Cat Club Are Excited to Announce They Will Have 1 of Only 4 Chinese Li Hau’s in the US on Exhibit at Their CFA Allbreed Cat Show
In addition to over 200 beautiful cats representing 42 CFA recognized breeds, Ocicats International and Maine Street Cat Club will have Jia Ji San Hu of Low Country, a Chinese Li Hau, on exhibit at the Show at the Simpsonville Recreation Center on West Curtis Street, Simpsonville SC on September 3... - August 18, 2011 - Ocicars International
REI Hosts Radical Reels Tour as Fundraiser for Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Outdoor retail company REI will be hosting the 2011 Radical Reels Tour in Asheville, NC on Monday, September 12, 2011, with proceeds benefiting the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC). What: Catch the steepest and deepest in high-adrenaline outdoor sport films when the 2011 Radical Reels Tour... - August 18, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Announcing San Diego’s Premier Cloud Computing Conference 2011
The Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) announces that registration is now open for San Diego's 3rd Annual Cloud Computing Conference. This one day event will be held Thursday, September 22, at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar, CA. Designed for CxO, Senior IT Management and Professionals, this year's conference theme, The Cloud: Risks, Rewards and Realities, addresses the business issues and facing companies today as they determine how to leverage cloud computing. - August 18, 2011 - The Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) San Diego Chapter
TechAmerica Georgia Announces the Call for Nominations and Event Sponsors for the 2011 Spirit of Endeavor Awards
Awards Honor Most Innovative Georgia Technology Businesses and People TechAmerica Georgia and the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) are accepting nominations for the ninth annual Spirit of Endeavor Awards through October 14, 2011. The awards program recognizes outstanding technology... - August 18, 2011 - TAG think
Two Lupus Research Institute Scientists Deliver Breakthrough Research
The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) today announced findings of two studies demonstrating the power of its focus on innovation to drive discovery in lupus by backing potentially groundbreaking ideas that are typically too early or too novel for mainstream support. - August 17, 2011 - Lupus Research Institute
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Squire, Sanders & Dempsey as a Silver Sponsor
The Medical Tourism Association in conjunction with the 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Squire, Sanders & Dempsey as a Silver Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - August 17, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
BDPA New York Honored as 2011 Chapter of the Year
BDPA New York was awarded the 2011 Chapter of the Year Award at the 2011 National BDPA Conference Awards Gala at the Hilton Chicago in Chicago, IL. The award was presented by BDPA co-founder Earl Pace. Accepting on behalf of the chapter was current BDPA New York chapter president Renetta English,... - August 17, 2011 - BDPA New York Chapter
MedBank Proudly Announces Changes to Its Savannah Program
MedBank Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization that helps chronically ill, un- and underinsured residents obtain free medications from pharmaceutical companies, proudly announces recent improvements to its Savannah program. - August 17, 2011 - MedBank Foundation, Inc.
NYCLA Task Force Concludes Judicial Budget Cuts Have Raised the Price for Access to Justice
The New York County Lawyers’ Association (NYCLA) Task Force on Judicial Budget Cuts’ Preliminary Report, approved by NYCLA’s Executive Committee on August 11, has concluded that the $170 million in budget cuts to the New York State Courts has raised the price for access to justice. - August 17, 2011 - New York County Lawyers Association
The New World F.E.S.T. Announces Line-Up of Top Eco-Films
Major Award-Winning Documentaries to be Screened at Three-Day, Outdoor Eco-Festival on Santa Monica Beachfront - August 17, 2011 - Live Green Enterprises
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces All-Day Weekend Seminar on Investment Financing
On August 27, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting a seminar with Alan Cowgill. Attendees will learn how to find funding for investment properties in CT. - August 17, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Author Embraces Technology Through Skype Author Visits
Ginger Marks, author of Presentational Skills for the Next Generation, The ultimate guide for public speakers and those who want to be, joins a growing list of dedicated authors and illustrators in offering Skype Author Visits to students. Through Skype Author Visits, students worldwide have been... - August 16, 2011 - Ginger Marks DBA DocUmeant Designs