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Non Profit English School Makes Successful Alliance with Buenos Aires Based Volunteer NPO, Giving New Opportunities for Residents of Pablo Nogués
ByYourSide is a non-profit English school in a poor suburb of Buenos Aires. The owner had 3 problems. Firstly, she struggled to keep long term teachers. Secondly, she wanted to give awareness and motivation for opportunities beyond Buenos Aires. Thirdly she was struggling financially. She searched and found another NPO called Voluntario Global. VG have provided 4 UK volunteers who have given additional courses such as CV writing, interview technique and website design aswell as English. - February 19, 2010 - ByYourSide English Academy
Muslims Speak Out Against Secular Extremism; Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Condemns French Parliament’s Recommendation on Islamic Veil
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA strongly condemns recommendations of a French Parliamentary report published on January 26th, which called for a partial ban of the Islamic veil. "In a damaging display of secular extremism," states Dr. Nasim Rehmatullah, Vice President of AMC USA, "the... - February 18, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, Inc
GOP Congressional Candidate Dr. Chris Salvino Appointed to State Trauma Advisory Board
Today, the Dr. Chris Salvino for Congress campaign announced that Dr. Salvino was appointed to serve on the Arizona State Trauma Advisory Board, which is a part of the Department of Health Services. - February 18, 2010 - Dr. Chris for Congress
IISEIE Workshop Delivers Education to Help Bangkok Achieve Economic Growth Through Development of a Local Software Economy
Start Up software developers attended the newly established Microsoft Innovation Academy Workshop held in Bangkok this week. This initiative allowed the developers to gain valuable knowledge and insights on best business practices within the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, designed to help stimulate the local software industry. - February 18, 2010 - International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Two Events to Bring Relief and Ideas for Challenged San Diego Nonprofits
San Diego's chapter of the American Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the American Marketing Association (AMA) respond to outcry from area nonprofits. - February 18, 2010 - American Marketing Association, San Diego
IWHTA is Supporting 'International Medical Tourism and Travel 2010' to be Held on 1 – 2 March 2010, Marriott Hotel, Singapore
International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA) president Mr. Naresh Jadeja, an expert on medical tourism trends and patient’s perspective is to address at a Singapore Tourism Ministry supported ‘International Medical Tourism and Travel 2010’ conference. - February 18, 2010 - International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA)
Arrhythmia Alliance - Midlands Town Leads the Way in Installing Life-Saving Public Defibrillators
When someone suddenly collapses from Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the street or at a public event, time and knowledge are crucial factors around whether they survive. All too often, they die before an ambulance can reach them. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) kills more people a year than breast cancer,... - February 18, 2010 - Arrhythmia Alliance
JCT Builds Share of Construction Contracts
Almost 80 per cent of building projects use the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) standard forms of construction contract, according to the latest Contracts in use survey produced by Davis Langdon on behalf of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Published on Friday, the survey was... - February 18, 2010 - Joint Contracts Tribunal
Rick Williams Joins The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Board of Directors
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced that Chief Business Officer Rick Williams has been named to The Hamner’s Board of Directors. As chief business officer, Williams has piloted and launched The Hamner Bioscience Accelerator to generate additional opportunities for... - February 18, 2010 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
CED Announces Biotech 2010 Conference Sponsors
CED, formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the sponsors for CED’s Biotech 2010 conference, scheduled for Monday, Feb. 22 and Tuesday,... - February 18, 2010 - CED
Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Podcast with Jessica Johnson, Director of Operations, Medical Tourism Association
The Medical Tourism Magazine Releases Podcast with Jessica Johnson, Director of Operations, Medical Tourism Association speaking about Familiarization Trips. - February 18, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism Announces Over 800 Active Members
Medical Tourism City, the Largest Social Network in Medical Tourism and for Global Healthcare Announces over 800 Active Members. - February 18, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
mumms® Software Selected by Compassionate Care Hospice for National Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Deployment in Thirty Seven Hospice Locations
mumms® Software (a multi-user medical management system created by Secure Computing Systems, Inc.) has provided hospice-specific EMR software to the hospice and palliative care community. Today we are pleased to announce another leading national hospice care provider, Compassionate Care Hospice... - February 18, 2010 - mumms Software
A All Animal Control of Northwest Louisiana Grand Opening
A All Animal Control is pleased to announce the grand opening of their new Northwest Louisiana office on March 1, 2010. A All Animal Control of Northwest Louisiana will be providing ARK-LA-TEX area with the most complete and gentle wildlife control service available, preserving the balance between... - February 18, 2010 - A All Animal Control
California Humanitarian Group Says It is Receiving Donations Intended for a Tennessee Group with Similar Name
Rancho Mirage, Calif.- based International Medical Alliance is receiving donations intended for the International Medical Alliance of Tennessee. "We don't want the public to confuse our two organizations and we will continue to return donations we believe are intended for the Knoxville-based organization." - February 18, 2010 - International Medical Alliance, Inc
cNoteArt Turns Michael Jackson/Lionel Richie Song “We Are The World” Into Fine Art for Haiti Earthquake Relief
cNoteArt is donating the proceeds from a Special Collector’s Edition cNote (musical image) of the Michael Jackson / Lionel Richie’s song, “We Are The World,” to Haitian earthquake relief charities. - February 18, 2010 - cNoteART
Northeast Florida Builders Association's Parade of Homes 2010 Slated for April 10-18
The Northeast Florida Builders Association’s (NEFBA) Parade of Homes 2010 is scheduled April 10-18. The free event features new construction and decorator model homes in Duval, St. Johns, Nassau and Clay Counties. - February 18, 2010 - Northeast Florida Builders Association
Dr. Alan Blumberg Featured on National Geographic February 18, 10PM
This Thursday, February 18th at 10PM EST, Dr. Alan Blumberg of Stevens Institute of Technology will participate in the National Geographic Channel Program entitled “Naked Science.” The program chronicles scientific investigations into several of the biggest mysteries of our time. It is... - February 18, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Trust for Architectural Easements Hosts Greenwich Seminar on Financial Incentives for Historic Preservation
The Trust for Architectural Easements protects more than 800 historic properties in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, and California. On Wednesday, February 24th at 7 p.m., a representative of the Trust for Architectural Easements will give a free,... - February 18, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
NPSA Congratulates Container City for Portable Storage Innovation
The National Portable Storage Association congratulates Container City on winning a prestigious award for its work on the Dunraven School Sports Hall in South West London. - February 18, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Faith Hoops Gearing Up for Youth Basketball League & Golden State Warriors Game
Faith Hoops and Celebrate Kids Ministries is offering a youth basketball league for boys and girls grades 1-8 starting March 20th and running through May 29th at Twin Lakes Church in Aptos, CA. The league includes drills and instruction, weekly 5 on 5 games and a “Family Night” outing... - February 18, 2010 - Faith Hoops
Plano Area Mothers of Multiples (PAMOM) Annual Gala and Fundraiser
PAMOM has opened their online auction and has tickets available to attend the organization's annual gala, both available to the public. - February 17, 2010 - Plano Area Mothers of Multiples
Faith Hoops Santa Cruz County Co-Ed Basketball League Kicks Off in March
Faith Hoops, a sports ministry entity specializing in basketball leagues, camps and 3-on-3 tournaments announced today that their Spring Co-Ed Basketball League will start on March 21st, 2010. A wide range of Hoopsters will compete in Faith Hoops spring league, from Division 1 college players to... - February 17, 2010 - Faith Hoops
Reading Horizons at Home Web Site Homepage Redesigned to Focus on Dyslexia
Reading Horizons at Home has redesigned the homepage of its Web site. The new homepage emphasizes how the Reading Horizons program can help dyslexics learn how to read. - February 17, 2010 - Reading Horizons
Beauties on the Go, LLC is Offering a Three Tier Membership to Help Small Businesses Become the Number One Choice to Consumers in the Marketplace
Membership marketing is the backbone of driving client and organizational relationships. When businesses are active members of membership programs, they have access to supportive groups, a network of strong professional contacts, and resources that can increase any business. Beauties on the Go is... - February 17, 2010 - Beauties on the Go
Career Transformations to Host Phil Hanson
Career Transformations (http://sapc.ryark.com/), will host Phil Hanson, federal human resources specialist for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), as a speaker at the group’s next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of... - February 17, 2010 - Career Transformations
First Carbon's GreenCitizens.net Launches "Green Business," an Online Directory for Companies Operating Anywhere in the World of Green
GreenCitizens.net, a first of its kind Green Networking Platform on the World Wide Web has officially launched “Green Business”, a free of cost online directory for organizations operating anywhere in the world of Green - Energy, Environment, Carbon, Sustainability or Climate Change. - February 17, 2010 - First Carbon
The Providence Effect Documentary Announces Television Premier
The television premier of the award-winning documentary, The Providence Effect, will air on local TVOne stations on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 12PM, EST. It will air at the end of Black History month to recognize the continued struggle of ethnic minorities and poverty-ridden neighborhoods need to overcome their limitations and build their schools from within. - February 16, 2010 - The Providence Movie
Contractors Legal Group Joins JCT
The new Contractors Legal Group (CLG), which represents the common interests of main contractor trade associations, has joined the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT). - February 16, 2010 - Joint Contracts Tribunal
New Chelsea Gallery Gives Emerging Artists Unprecedented Opportunities During Economic Downturn
571 Projects promotes dynamic emerging and mid-career artists through rotating single-artist shows. In an effort to participate in sustaining the work of significant artists, 571 Projects is creating a forum at a time when established contemporary galleries are diminishing their stable of artists. 571 Projects is currently featuring New Orleans artist Jan Gilbert in her New York debut. The Closing Reception for this current show will take place on March 18, 6-9pm. - February 15, 2010 - 571 Projects
Connecticut Becomes First State to Declare Support of National Caffeine Awareness Month® 2010
National Caffeine Awareness Month begins March 1, 2010. Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell issues an Official Statement proclaiming March 2010 as National Caffeine Awareness Month in her state. The Caffeine Awareness Alliance hopes for 100% participation by the country’s governors in 2010. - February 15, 2010 - The Cooper Group
10,000 Shoes Escape Landfills
Christian Life Academy supports Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe Program, Soles4Souls, Inc. efforts for Haiti and the Baton Rouge St. Vincent de Paul, extending the life of this enormous shoe collection. - February 15, 2010 - Christian Life Academy
Assassination City Roller Derby and Operation USA Partner to Provide Earthquake Relief in Haiti
Assassination City Roller Derby hosts charity mini exhibition bout supporting earthquake relief in Haiti with a portion of proceeds donated to Operation USA. - February 15, 2010 - Assassination City Roller Derby
NPSA Applauds Clemson University for Portable Storage Research
The National Portable Storage Association applauds Clemson University's work to study how portable storage containers can be used to provide shelter in the face of disaster. - February 15, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Chicago Hosts LatPro’s Job Fair for Bilingual Professionals
LatPro’s national job fair series for bilingual professionals will be visiting Chicago’s Navy Pier on March 18. - February 14, 2010 - LatPro Inc.
Clean Air Cab Responds Swiftly to Toyota Prius Recall
Clean Air Cab completes recall maintenance on it's entire fleet of cabs in under 24 hours. - February 14, 2010 - Clean Air Cab
Leonia American Legion Post #1 Host 2nd Poker Tournament for Vets and Troops
The first American Legion Post in New Jersey is thrilled to host another Casino Night to benefit Veterans' Charities and Scholarship funds. February 27, 2010 - the Casino Night will feature a Texas Hold'em Tournament and Black Jack Tournament. Buyin will be $50 when you pre-register at www.alpost1.org Free Food and Open Bar starts at 6pm. Check out their website www.alpost1.org or call Tony, (718) 755-2990 for more information or to register. Come on out and have some fun to support our Troops - February 14, 2010 - American Legion Post #1
New Bible Study Guides Site Provides Practical Answers, Real Hope
Christian church launches short, online Bible study lessons with an emphasis on practical, real-world answers and a caring, can-do approach. - February 14, 2010 - United Church of God
Ronald McDonald House Invites You to Help with All Your Heart
The Ronald McDonald House at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is teaming up with local McDonald’s restaurants to launch “Help with All your Heart,” a campaign to benefit the home-away-from-home for families of hospitalized children. - February 14, 2010 - Ronald McDonald House at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital
Multi-Sensory Puppetry with “Green” Lesson at Long Island Children’s Museum
The Puppet State Theatre Company of Edinburgh, Scotland will present their only NY area performances at the Long Island Children’s Museum Theatre on Saturday, February 27 at 1 and 3 p.m. The internationally acclaimed theater company will present The Man Who Planted Trees, an inspirational... - February 14, 2010 - Long Island Children's Museum
CrutchesTo Haiti, an Orlando Based Organization, Spearheads a Nationwide Call to Action for Used Orthopaedic Devices to Go to Haitian Amputees
Crutches To Haiti, a relief organization based in Apopka, Florida, has recently received donations of hundreds of crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs from the homeowners of Central Florida, to be shipped and distributed to Haitian amputees as a result of the recent earthquake. The organization, in association with Harvest Time International, a respected relief shipper, is working day and night to fill and send a semi-trailer load of these goods to the injured. - February 14, 2010 - Crutches To Haiti
Mitchell S. Ettinger, Partner, Skadden to Speak at KC’s Anti-Corruption Compliance and Enforcement – Minimizing Risk on 4/29/2010
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mitchell S. Ettinger, Partner, Co-Chair, Government Enforcement Defense and Complex Civil Litigation of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, will... - February 14, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Anti-Corruption Compliance and Enforcement – Minimizing Risk
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “What Anti-Corruption Compliance and Enforcement – Minimizing Risk”. This two-hour event is scheduled... - February 14, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on FINRA Guidance on Social Networking Sites
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on “FINRA Guidance on Social Networking Sites Blurs the Line Between Personal and Business Related Activity Live... - February 14, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Winston & Strawn’s Robert Boresta to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on FINRA Guidance on Social Networking Sites
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert Boresta, Of Counsel, Winston & Strawn LLP, will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “FINRA Guidance on Social... - February 14, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Pillsbury’s Jerald A. Jacobs to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on "Form 990 in 2010: What We've Learned (Practical Guidance)"
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jerald A. Jacobs, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Form 990 in... - February 14, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on "Form 990 in 2010: What We've Learned (Practical Guidance)"
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on “Form 990 in 2010: What We've Learned (Practical Guidance)”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, May 18,... - February 14, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Nonprofit Planeterra Mobilizes Community Relief Efforts in Wake of Flooding in Peru
Planeterra Appeals to Concerned Groups and Individuals to Make Online Donations to Peru Flood Relief and If Traveling to Cusco Bring Essential Items, Clothing and Food - February 13, 2010 - Planeterra Foundation
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on a Clean Kolkata Drive
The Art of Living under the leadership of His Holiness Sri Sri Ravishankar started a cleanliness drive in Kolkatta. - February 13, 2010 - The Art of Living
CALL-ing All Band Lovers to Didsbury
Greater Manchester cancer charity CALL is hosting an evening of band entertainment at Emmanuel Church in Didsbury on Saturday 27th February. Poynton Royal British Legion Concert Band, comprising brass, woodwind and percussion, will be entertaining the audience and money raised will go to CALL, to... - February 13, 2010 - CALL