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Viva Market Salt Lake City Grand Opening
Salt Lake City, UT—February 28, 2011— Viva Marketplace has announced its Grand Opening for March 12, 2011 in Salt Lake City. It will be a festive party, bringing the Salt Lake City area a great asset to the business community. Viva Marketplace is prepared to grow rapidly in the coming months, and will bring additional attention to smaller businesses in the area due to the increased traffic the store will…
Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck Hosts Open House on April 2
(Center Moriches, NY) — Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck is hosting an open house for prospective campers and families of children with special needs on April 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parents should bring their children if they are to be a new camper this summer.
During the tour, parents will have a chance to meet the year-round staff — camp director, nurse and office manager — and ask questions or address…
Songwon announces a new organization to support its global leadership position
Ulsan, Korea – March 3, 2011 – Songwon Industrial Group has emerged as a significant global leader in the polymer additives industry. To meet the growing demands of customers worldwide, it is implementing a new organization, effective as of January 1st 2011, which is outlined in the following chart.
“In the last four years our business has surpassed the aggressive growth agenda we set”, commented Jongho Park, Chairman and CEO of…
IchessU Ltd. Announces the Launch of their New Website on 1st March
Toronto, Canada, 1st Mar, 2011 – IchessU Ltd. announces the launch of their new and more interactive website on 1st of March 2011.
IchessU Ltd., an international chess university, has recently announced that they will be launching their newly designed and more interactive website on March, 1st 2011. The new website will welcome its visitors with an easy drop down navigation, a clean organized design with content in the center, deep…
Utah CPR Certification Courses and First Aid Training Offered as Low-cost Commun …
Salt Lake City, UT – Low-cost CPR certification courses, first aid training, and recertificaiton classes are now available in Utah it was announced by the Association of Health and Wellness, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity.
“Certification classes take only 3 1/2 to 4 hours to complete and include three certifications in one combined class for standard first aid, adult and pediatric CPR, and AED. The cost for the combined class is less…
Pathway Advisor William LeGray Champions STAR Workplaces
William LeGray an OB/OD advisor and consultant for CBLG Assocates subsidiary Fresh Eyes Visioning, and Strategies has become an official service partner with Workplace Stars. Since becoming a partner LeGray has continued to contribute to the workplace audit process as an advisor by providing clients and audit participants with detailed anonymous feedback. Bob Ebers, Workplace Stars Founder says of LeGray “Bill is a seasoned and highly experienced OD practitioner. His…
Long Island Children Apply Research and Robotics to Explore How Engineering Meet …
[Kings Park, NY] — On Sunday, March 6, eight weeks of research and design will culminate in the FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League (FLL) Long Island Championship Tournament, where 48 teams of children and coaches will demonstrate their problem-solving skills, creative thinking, teamwork, competitive play, sportsmanship, and sense of community. The tournament will take place at Longwood High School, located at 100 Longwood Road…
INDEVCO / Napco to Exhibit at Gulf Print & Pack 2011
(Ajaltoun, Lebanon) 1 March 2011 – INDEVCO and Napco manufacturing plants will exhibit at Gulf Pack 2011 from 14 - 17 March 2011 at Dubai's Airport Expo, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Companies will offer Gulf Pack 2011 visitors a comprehensive ‘One-Stop Source for Packaging’ through its combined portfolio of corrugated and flexible packaging products.
Corrugated packaging manufacturing companies produce corrugated boxes, retail and shelf ready packaging, point-of-purchase (POP) displays, promotional…
Agency Specializing in Art for Children Will Feature Work From Artist, DaRosa
Miramar, FLORIDA (March 2011) - Whimsical-Art.com, whimsical-art.com, specializes in many different types of gifts and art for children. They offer posters, original artwork, limited editions, postcards, and even clocks. All of their products present original artwork specifically designed for young children, encouraging creative progress and sensory development. Whimsical-Art.com is pleased to announce a new artist, DaRosa, whose work is now featured on their website.
DaRosa was born…
Charles Keeling to Speak at American Society of Highway Engineers Meeting on Mar …
Charles Keeling, Safety Director, Gershow Recycling, will give a presentation on safety at the American Society of Highway Engineers meeting on March 31 at Palmer's American Grill, 123 Fulton Street in Farmingdale. The meeting will run from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Mr. Keeling is also president of the Long Island Chapter of The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). Previously, he served as chairman of the Long Island chapter’s Professional Development Conference and…
Hans Zobel Named Chairman of School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc.
(Kings Park, NY) – School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) has announced that Hans Zobel has been named Chairman of its organization.
Mr. Zobel is Managing Partner of JPM Associates LLC, a strategic investment company. Prior to that, he was Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Ziehm Medical LLC, a provider of leading-edge surgical and diagnostic solutions to the healthcare market. He established Ziehm Medical in 2007. He previously…
A Colorado-based nonprofit organization is coordinating its 22nd medical mission …
Uplift Internationale, a Colorado based nonprofit organization, is ready for its 22nd medical mission to the Philippines to provide surgical repair of cleft lips and palates to an expected 75 impoverished children at no cost. “Without our assistance, these children will likely live a life burdened by debility and shame. Most die as they were born, with their deformed faces untreated” said Dr. Jaime Yrastorza, President and Founder…
JVS Raises Significant Funds for Job Programs at its 80th Anniversary Gala
Los Angeles, CA – February 25, 2011 – Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) raised nearly $840,000 for numerous job and career training programs to put Angelenos back to work at its 80th Anniversary Gala The Legacy Continues on January 29, 2011 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, where a total of 500 guests were in attendance. Keith Erickson, former L.A. Lakers, UCLA Bruins basketball star, and long-time CBS…
Africa Faces a Lost Generation of Children Deprived of Their Chance for Educatio …
Charity volunteer Kerstin Weber seeks to tap into America's generosity to improve educational opportunities for a new generation of African children through the nonprofit project "Give an African Child a Book and School Supplies".
The sight of African schoolchildren gathering under trees for class appears to be fading away but Africa's school kids now face even more serious educational challenges, key among them lack of textbooks, lack of school supplies…
Bicharaf Leadership Camp on Academic Integrity Thrives, Rewarding for Participan …
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(Beirut, Lebanon) 24 February 2011 – Bicharaf, the initiative for academic integrity and business ethics in the Arab region, engaged 60+ enthusiastic students from over 25 local area high schools across Lebanon in a two-day leadership camp on academic integrity. The camp took place at Bethania Conference Center in Harissa, Lebanon, on February 18-19.
At the leadership camp, students learned practical strategies to manage issues of academic integrity…
Amazing Dreams Publishing Receives 2010 Best of Business Award
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Amazing Dreams Publishing Receives 2010 Best of Business Award
Small Business Commerce Association’s Award Honors the Achievement
SAN FRANCISCO, Amazing Dreams Publishing has been selected for the 2010 Best of Business Award in the Book Publisher category by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA)
The Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is pleased to announce that Amazing Dreams Publishing has been selected for the 2010 Best of Business Award in the Book Publisher…
US - Israel Science and Technology Foundation Partners with Israel Venture Netwo …
Feb. 23 – Washington, D.C. – The United States-Israel Science and Technology Foundation (USISTF), a Washington-based non-profit organization that promotes mutually beneficial business collaboration between the US and Israel for the advancement of science and technology, today announced that it has entered into strategic partnership with the Israel Venture Network (IVN), a philanthropy network dedicated to promoting sustainable social change and environmental protection in Israel.
While both organizations will…
AVON Germany supports the German committee of UN women in the fight against dome …
For the third time, AVON Germany is supporting the work of the German committee for UN women with 10,000 euro in the fight to end domestic violence against women. The Managing Director of AVON Steve Jacquin handed over the symbolic donation check in the AVON factory in Neufahrn to the Chairman of the “Komitees für UN Women in der Bundesrepublik e. V.” [eng: “Committee for UN women in the Federal…
Oriflame official sponsor of the WTA
The Swedish networking company, Oriflame, presented itself at the first WTA event (Women’s Tennis Association) in Europe 2011 at the Open GDF SUEZ as the official sponsor. The company, which was founded in 1967, is a veteran of the Direct Selling industry and operates with its some 3.3 million cosmetic consultants in over 60 countries. As part of the two-year strategic partnership with the Women’s Tennis Association, Oriflame will be…
“Crossing The Goal” Co-Host Peter Herbeck Brings His Presentation “Man on Fire” …
Peter Herbeck, Co-Host of the very popular EWTN television program “Crossing the Goal” and member of the Board of Directors of the National Fellowship of Catholic Men, brings his powerful presentation “Man on Fire” to the Parish of Saints Philip & James on Monday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the main church.
With a wide audience of “Crossing the Goal” on Long Island, a capacity crowd is expected to meet,…
Translators with a heart give further support to aid projects throughout the wor …
The fundraising initiative set up in January 2010 by a group of freelance translators after the earthquake in Haiti has now become a permanent institution. Initially, the collection of donations was limited to a period of three months. With regular donations, Martina Birkhoff and her colleagues continue to support selected humanitarian and development aid organizations. Recently, 300 euros were transferred to the “Afghanischer Frauenverein“ in Osnabrueck, Germany, for the Pakistan…
Christian Jobs Aren’t Easy to Find. FindAChristianJob.com is Good at Uncovering. …
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Christian employers and job-seekers are utilizing FindAChristianJob.com to discover their perfect occupational match in ministry jobs, church jobs, pastor jobs and so much more.
Orlando, Fla. (February 17, 2011) – Christian jobs currently rank among the top 10 lowest unemployment rates, according to a recent study by the National Public Radio (http://www.npr.org/). As a result, many unemployed Christians are finding encouragement from job search engines like FindAChristianJob.com. Religious employers need to…
Minglebox.com Launches WAP Portal
A unique mobile offering that helps Indian students take tests, search courses and educational institutes
Bangalore, Feb 14 2011: Identifying the need for a mobile based education solution for Indian students, Minglebox.com – India’s No. 1 education network has launched Minglebox On Mobile, a WAP portal that enables students to access key features of the website right at their fingertips over their mobile phones.
Being the first of its kind mobile…
Unique Luxury Limousine Services Miami
Unique Luxury Limousine is engaged into providing transportation Limousine services in Miami for perfect style and luxury.
Our Limousine service is best because our limousine features a variety of facilities to show off grace and elegance and are fully equipped by Plasma TV’s, DVD’s, CD mp3 XM Radio surrounded by fiber optic mood lighting and privacy partition for your suitability.
We provide Limousine service for all special occasions to make it the…
Association of Divorce Financial Planners Addresses One of the Most Common Divor …
Divorce is a financial transaction. The divorce process largely involves deciding how property and other assets will be divided. The Association for Divorce Financial Planners offers guidance to address one of the most common questions asked by divorcing couples and individuals; “What am I entitled to in divorce?”
The divorce rate in the United States remains relatively steady, but the divorce legal and financial landscape is changing. Divorce…
New Facebook Fan Page URL for International Association for Suicide Prevention ( …
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) has shortened the URL to its Facebook fan page to facebook.com/IASPinfo.
In late 2009, a Facebook Fan page was created for the IASP and a long URL was assigned. Since then, over 7,600 Facebook users have become Fans of the IASP, supporting its local and worldwide suicide prevention initiatives. The Facebook URL has now been shortened to allow Facebook and other Web…
Interstate Resources, Inc. Relocates Headquarters within Arlington, VA
(Arlington, Virginia) 15 February 2011 – Interstate Resources, Inc., an East Coast-based group of corrugated manufacturers and member of the multinational INDEVCO Group, has moved office locations in Arlington, Virginia.
The company's new address is:
Interstate Resources, Inc.
1300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1075
Arlington, Virginia 22209
Tel: 703-243-3355
Fax: 703-243-4681
E-mail: info@interstateresources.com
Web: www.interstateresources.com
The company telephone numbers have not changed.
Interstate Resources Container Division supplies corrugated retail-ready packaging and cartons, POP displays, GREENCOAT®…
Bicharaf to Host Pivotal Leadership Camp on Academic Integrity for Lebanese High …
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(Beirut, Lebanon) 15 February 2011 – Bicharaf, the initiative for academic integrity and business ethics in the Arab region, is hosting a key two-day leadership camp on February 18-19 to prepare Lebanese high school students to become leaders in issues of academic integrity. The camp will take place at Bethania Conference Center in Harissa, Lebanon.
Students from 25+ high schools across Lebanon will engage in hands-on use of…
Indian Screen Printing Expert Bhargav Mistry Joins Elite Club Of 5 Global Screen …
Bhargav Mistry, Director of DMI Institute and Managing Director, Grafica Flextronica, a leading manufacturer of screen printing machines and allied equipment, has been invited by UK based international printing industry association – Fespa - as one of the Five Global Screen Masters to conduct live workshops on advanced screen printing process at their forthcoming Fespa Americas Workshop at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, United States of America.
The other four “Screen…
Survey Consultant Ray Seghers Supports STAR Workplaces
Ray Seghers, founder of Seghers Survey Consulting (SSC) has become an official Workplace Stars Service Partner. Since joining the Workplace Stars organization, Seghers has continually provided significant contributions and insight for the company. Bob Ebers, Workplace Stars Founder says “Ray has been instrumental in helping take our audit technology to the next level. He has contributed directly to improving the STAR Workplace model and redesigned the industry audits. Ray is…
TEENS CONSTRUCT ROBOTS FOR THE CHANCE TO BECOME CHAMPIONS AT THE LONG ISLAND FIR …
(Kings Park, NY) — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI), sponsor of the Long Island Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition (FRC), announced that more than 1,200 students from 50 high schools have been tasked with the exciting challenge of designing and building an original robot culminating in the FRC. The FRC will be held March 25-26 at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY,…
Jerry Calumn has been selected as Event Manager for Lone Star Ride Fighting AIDS
After an extensive search and interview process, Jerry Calumn accepted the position of event manager for Lone Star Ride Fighting AIDS and will be leading the agency into its second decade. He will be returning to Dallas HIV/AIDS event fundraising after a successful career in marketing and communications in Los Angeles and New York.
"I am excited to work in an organization with such a strong legacy and an even…
Author Father Larry Richards to Speak at the Parish of Saints Philip & James
Father Larry Richards, best-selling author of “Be A Man,” brings his powerful message of spirituality to men of all ages to the Parish of Saints Philip & James on Monday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the main church.
A capacity crowd is expected to meet, greet and learn from this captivating, authentic and enthusiastic speaker who has helped change the hearts, minds and lives worldwide.
Not preachy, but direct, Father Larry…
Cellls Presents Digital Group Call and Location Based Services at the 14th Europ …
Berlin, 10 February 2011 - Along with the standard services Push-to-Talk (PTT) and Location Based Services (LBS), Cellls GmbH will be presenting their new integrated platform for Value-Added Services (VAS) celllsBUSINESS 2.0. from 15 to 17 February 2011 at the 14th European Police Congress in Berlin (bcc, Stand 4a).
With celllsBUSINESS 2.0, Cellls GmbH, a PSI Group company, will be introducing their new, integrated platform for the provision of various value-added…
SUBTROPICAL CITIES 2011: Subtropical Urbanism Beyond Climate Change
SUBTROPICAL CITIES 2011: Subtropical Urbanism Beyond Climate Change is an international conference co-hosted by Florida Atlantic University and the Queensland University of Technology in Australia. The biennial collaborative event comes to the United States for the first time as experts in various disciplines and academia convene at FAU’s downtown campus in Fort Lauderdale, Florida March 8-11, 2011.
The conference will discuss the future of subtropical cities around the world as…
Free Resources For Women In Ministry
PreachingWoman.com is an online community dedicated to providing free educational resources and spiritual enrichment to women in or aspiring to be in ministry. The web site offers inspirational articles and resources regarding ministry etiquette, sermon helps, financial tips, health and beauty, and more.
As there is a disparity in the number of online outlets specifically catering to Christian women in ministry, PreachingWoman.com strives to help bridge the gap by spotlighting…
Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck Hosts Pancake Breakfast to Benefit Ronnie Reisig Memorial Schol …
(Center Moriches, NY) — On March 6, Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck will host a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. Proceeds from the event will benefit the scholarship fund in Ronnie Reisig’s name. The scholarship will help send a special-needs child to the camp for the summer.
The scholarship is named after Ms. Reisig, who worked with autistic children at BOCES in Westhampton Beach. She passed away on June 22, 2010 after…
Gershow Recycling Supports Can Tabs for Kids — Pledging Matching Funds to Suppor …
Gershow Recycling announced its support for William Floyd Elementary School’s Can Tabs for Kids project, a program designed to raise funds for the fight against childhood cancer. The money raised will benefit the Sunrise Fund at Stony Brook University Medical Center, an organization that raises awareness and funds for specific projects to assist families. Gershow has pledged to purchase can tabs and match the funds raised through this program. Jonathan…
“Tenacity” Is Key To Future Archway Funding Say Members
Users of a highly respected and much-valued Leeds resource centre are spearheading a major campaign to save it from the axe of spending cuts.
Over the last 12 years, Archway, which is located on Roundhay Road, has worked with disadvantaged neighbourhoods and communities across the city, giving hope, support and advice to thousands of young people aged between 16 and 25.
But from April, a potential 40 per cent reduction in funding…
Treloar School and College on Tour
Treloar’s would like to invite you to visit our stand at the Naidex 2011 Exhibition that will take place from Tuesday 5th April until Thursday 7th April at the NEC in Birmingham.
We are pleased to be a part of the UK’s largest event for homecare, disability and rehabilitation, which offers visitors the opportunity to touch, test and compare all the latest products and services available on the market, as well…
MEDIA ADVISORY For February 5-6, 2011: 104 Teams Compete to Qualify for Upcoming …
Who: School Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc., sponsor of the Long Island Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition
1,000 students from 104 participating teams
What: Due to the overwhelming growth of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League (FLL) on Long Island, School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) announces a two-day qualifying tournament for the FLL Championship Tournament, which will take place…
Business Speaking Coach Announces Next Public Seminar
(Montclair, NJ) Sims Wyeth, a well-known communications consultant to the pharmaceutical, financial services, and professional services verticals, announces the return of his highly praised executive education seminars. The seminar is an experiential learning process for business people who must speak persuasively to groups.
Wyeth’s seminar, entitled ‘Presenting for Results’, will take place on Feb 22 & 23 at the elegant Upper Montclair Country Club, right off Route 3…
MEDIA ADVISORY For February 4, 2011: Gershow Recycling Supports Can Tabs for Kid …
Who: Jonathan Abrams, Manager, Gershow Recycling
Keith Fasciana, principal, William Floyd Elementary School
Maria Marks and Zachary Shiekh, students, William Floyd Elementary School
Dr. Robert Parker, associate director, Stony Brook University Cancer Center
Debra Guigliano, Director of the School Re-Entry Program, Stony Brook University Medical Center
…
Vet warns of lurking snake danger this summer
Media release: January XX, 2010 – draft
Vet warns of lurking snake danger this summer
A leading veterinarian has warned pet owners of the lurking dangers of snakes, saying this Australian summer would unfortunately see thousands of family animals treated for venomous bites.
Dr Mark Perissinotto, the managing director of VetShopAustralia.com.au, said the warmer weather greatly increased the danger of snake bites with vets already reporting a significant increase in case numbers.
“All signs…
Toy Drive Ends a Very Charitable 2010
RALEIGH, NC - January 31, 2011. Throughout 2010, VisionQuest Wealth Management, a Raleigh-based firm serving as a personal CFO to individuals and families, has kept busy, both in the office and in the community.
Being a small, boutique firm that prides itself on their family-oriented environment, community involvement is very important to their CEO and President, Stephen Peters. Some of this past year’s activities include Girls on the…
School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. Announces Qualifying Tournamen …
Due to the overwhelming growth of FIRST (For Inspiration in and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League on Long Island, School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) will hold two qualifying tournaments for the FLL Championship Tournament. Qualifiers will take place February 5-6 at Berner Middle School, 50 Carman Mill Road, Massapequa. Teams check in at 8 a.m., and competition begins at 9 a.m. both days.
This year, 104 FLL…
13th Annual Gourmet Gala to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Washington, D.C. – The 13th annual St. Jude Gourmet Gala: Mardi Gras for the Kids! will be held March 1, 2011. Guests will enjoy delicious culinary creations prepared by the D.C. area’s finest chefs to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance.
The largest St. Jude event in D.C., the Gourmet Gala has raised more than…
Sri Sri tours Karnataka for rural empowerment
Bellary, January 28, 2011: Spiritual leader, humanitarian & founder of The Art of Living Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will embark on a two-day tour, titled ' Hosa chiguru hale beru' of Bellary and Gadag, beginning February 1, 2011, with a vision of a developed and empowered rural Karnataka.
During his tour of North Karnataka, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will address a cross-section of people in public interactions, seminar, and satsangs. On…
BEEHIVE STATE WELCOMES HUMAN RIGHTS PHOTO PROJECT TO SALT LAKE CITY
27 JAN. 2011 – Salt Lake City, UT - On the heels of the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, Salt Lake City will play host to another international event when the I AM EQUAL Project, an unprecedented human rights global photo campaign from commercial fashion photographer Matt Spencer, visits The Sheraton Hotel on 5-FEB-2011. Hundreds are expected to participate as they stand up for the unique civil rights issues that mean…
MICHIGAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS SUPPORT PRESIDENT’S ANNOUNCEMENT TO CORRECT 1099 …
Jan. 26, 2011 – Warren, MI –The Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA), along with its sister association Michigan Food and Beverage Association (MFBA), support President Obama’s announcement during the State of the Union address to correct section 9006 of last year’s health care law, which requires companies to report to the IRS payments of more than $600 a year to any vendor. Both Associations are comprised of over 20,000…
