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The March of Washingtons Distributes $30,000 for Antimalarial Drugs in Uganda
The March of Washingtons – the first broad-based campaign to increase access to high-quality antimalarial drugs in Africa has just made its first donation. Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) have been delivered to Soft Power Health’s clinic in Uganda - recognized as having... - May 31, 2009 - Africa Fighting Malaria
NSCS Announces Finalists for National Grant Competition
he National Society of Collegiate Scholars is proud to announce the finalists of The Engaging Race, a $1,000 service initiative grant competition. - May 31, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Bob Robinson Files Committee to Run for State Representative in Eaton County
Committee filing by Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee for Eaton County, Michigan House District 71 - May 31, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County
McCormick Foundation Awards Grant to Support Prevail Health Solutions’ Effort to Help Returning Veterans
Prevail Health Solutions LLC, a Chicago-based healthcare technology company, announced today that a $300,000 grant to The Veterans Corporation by the McCormick Foundation and Major League Baseball will fund a trial of Prevail’s evidence-based, cost-effective online intervention for veterans,... - May 31, 2009 - Prevail Health Solutions
The Rotary Club of Westminster East End-to-End Charity Cycle Ride
The Rotary Club of Westminster East is working in partnership with DangerousGround to arrange an 11-day Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle ride. The ride starts at Lands End on 9 September and finishes in John O’ Groats on the 19th. The ride is open to all Rotarians and the hope... - May 31, 2009 - Rotary Club of Westminster East
The Society of Education Consultants Announces a 25% Rise in Membership, Indicating an Increase in of Independent Education Consultancy Since the Credit Crunch
The SEC reports a sharp increase in the number of new members, indicating that changes in the economy are creating more independent education consultancy opportunities - May 31, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
Raleigh Regional Association Of REALTORS® Announces June North Carolina State Certified Continuing Education Courses
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced the Association’s continuing education courses for June, which will be held at RRAR’s training facility, located at 111 Realtor Way in Cary. The following courses will be... - May 31, 2009 - RRAR
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on FY2010 Budget Greenbook Proposes Sweeping Changes to the International Tax Provisions of the Internal Revenue Code
The Treasury Department's proposed FY2010 Budget "Greenbook" proposes sweeping changes to the international tax provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. These new proposals, if enacted, would result in the most broad reaching and fundamental changes to the international tax provisions in... - May 31, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Marc J. Gerson, Member, Miller & Chevalier Chartered to Speak at KC’s Event on FY2010 Budget Greenbook on 08/13/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today Marc J. Gerson, Member, Miller & Chevalier Chartered will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “FY2010 Budget Greenbook... - May 31, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Robert E. Friedman, Counsel, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Form 1041 on 07/08/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Robert E. Friedman, Counsel of Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Form 1041: How to Prepare an... - May 31, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
May Winners in The Animal Rescue Site and Petfinder.com Challenge Range from Montana to Maryland
More than 1.6 million votes have been cast in The Animal Rescue Site’s $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge and another four rescue organizations received “weekly winner” grants of $1,000 in May: Seminole County Animal Services in Florida, Rolling Dog Ranch in Montana, Community Animal... - May 30, 2009 - GreaterGood
Newark Social Justice Groups to Host Safe Spaces Education Conference
Newark Pride Alliance, American Civil Liberties Union, Hetrick-Martin Institute and RUPride are collaborating to host an all day conference on gay and lesbian bullying in schools. Featuring the NJ Commission for Bullying in Schools Chairwoman, the conference aims to empower educators to effectively handle and prevent abuse of gay and lesbian students. The event is free and open to all. - May 30, 2009 - Newark-Essex Pride Coalition
Council for Entrepreneurial Development Announces 2009-2010 Board of Directors
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that the organization’s board of directors has ratified a slate of... - May 30, 2009 - CED
Raleigh Named One of Top 10 Cities for Growth Potential
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Raleigh was named one of the top 10 U.S. cities for growth potential by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. For its 2009 Best Cities list, the publication examined trends in... - May 30, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
George Kimball, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Outsourcing and Offshoring for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective on 06/23/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today George Kimball, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Outsourcing and Offshoring for... - May 30, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Should We Lower the Drinking Age?
What would happen if drinking were legal at 18 years of age? Alex Koroknay-Palicz joins host Mary Woods on One Hour At a time, on Monday June 1st at 3 pm EST, 12pm PST. Tune in on Monday June 1st to hear Alex Koroknay-Palicz discuss the issues revolving around lowering the drinking age. Have a question during the show? The listener call in number is 1-866-472-5792. - May 30, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Taking Action Program Gets to the Heart of Procrastination. The ToDo Institute Offers a New 30-Day Distance Program to Make Progress on an Unfinished Project
Using methods from Japan, including Morita Therapy and Kaizen, this distance learning program will help you move forward with an unfinished project, while providing exposure to strategies and tools that can be used in the future to address procrastination. In this program you will have the support, encouragement, and guidance you need to overcome practical and psychological obstacles and accomplish something that becomes part of your life and legacy. - May 30, 2009 - ToDo Institute
Pakistan's Host Families on Brink of Their Own Displacement, World Vision Warns
*Culture of hospitality pushed to its limits as communities provide refuge for hundreds of thousands fleeing violence *Hosts selling assets and sharing everything they have, risking extreme poverty and their own displacement *A host villager agonizes, "It will be easier to die than to ask the displaced to leave." - May 30, 2009 - World Vision US
Hysterical and Satirical, Bantam Street Films' Dark and Stormy Night Premieres in LA at the Historic Egyptian Theatre on Friday, May 29th at 7:30 pm
Triple-hyphenate Blamire (writer-director-actor) pays comedic tribute to 1930s-era “old dark house” thrillers with his zany troupe of actors in the black-and white spoof Dark and Stormy Night; the premiere is open to the public. - May 29, 2009 - Bantam Street Films
Walkers Register for 4th Annual Lexington Walk for Wishes
A record number of teams have registered for the 4th Annual Lexington Walk for Wishes® benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Kentucky Region. Walk for Wishes will be on Saturday, June 20 at 8:30 a.m. at Keeneland Race Track, Versailles... - May 29, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Colorado Again Confirmed as Top Bioscience State by National Rankings & Venture Capital Funding Activity
It’s been another outstanding year for Colorado in the highly competitive state rankings arena. FierceBiotech included Colorado in its top five regions targeting biotech companies. Further, Colorado now ranks 8th in VC funding for biotech firms and 10th for medical device and equipment firms, as recently reported by Genome Technology. Colorado’s venture capital success was vividly demonstrated when Boulder-based Clovis recently launched with an impressive $145 million in start-up funding. - May 29, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
Yadkin Riverkeeper Wins 2009 National River Heroes Award
Zoe Gamble, Board of Directors President for Yadkin Riverkeeper® Inc., has announced that Dean Naujoks, the Yadkin Riverkeeper, has been awarded the River Network’s 2009 National River Heroes Award. Created in 2001 by the National River Network, the River Heroes Award recognizes... - May 29, 2009 - Yadkin River Keeper
Mark Ebersole, President and Chief Technology Officer, Equity Administration Solutions to Speak at KC’s Event on FAS 123R & SAB 107 on 07/07/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Mark Ebersole, President and Chief Technology Officer of Equity Administration Solutions, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast... - May 29, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
FAM "Familiarization" Trip to Jordan Announced
The Medical Tourism Association has announced a FAM “Familiarization” trip to Jordan on July 14th-17th 2009. The goal of the trip is an introduction to the high quality of healthcare in Jordan, as Jordan is known as having some of the highest quality healthcare in the region, and some... - May 29, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
First East African Certified as Master of Revenue Assurance Management (CM-RAM)
The Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association (GRAPA) is proud to announce the certification of its first Master of Revenue Assurance Management from East Africa. Mark, the first East African to certify, lives in a country that has experienced decades of political upheaval and violence. - May 29, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
Code Red is an Endorsed Vendor for the Illinois State Dental Society
Code Red has been selected to provide AEDs and CPR/First Aid Training for the Illinois State Dental Society. - May 29, 2009 - Code Red, LLC
NPSA Warns Members About CVSA Roadcheck
The National Portable Storage Association is warning its members about the upcoming Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's annual compliance initiative. - May 29, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Kelsey Smith Foundation Awards 2nd Kelsey Smith Memorial Scholarship to Shawnee Mission West Senior
Greg and Missey Smith awarded the 2nd Kelsey Smith Memorial Scholarship to Bruce Georgiana, a Shawnee Mission West High School Senior. - May 29, 2009 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Classical Label's Uptempo Sampler CD Aims to Energize
Upbeat classical music with a “propulsive rhythmic energy” suited to exercise, driving, and other active pursuits awaits listeners on a new compilation CD titled "Cedille on the Move: High-Energy Tracks from Chicago’s Classical Record Label" (Cedille Records CDR 8002, $8. - May 29, 2009 - Cedille Records
Cedille Records Now Distributed by Naxos in Western Hemisphere
Cedille Records, Chicago’s acclaimed, independent nonprofit classical record company, has joined Naxos of America’s family of distributed labels. Naxos of America this month became exclusive distributor of all Cedille Records titles in the United States and Canada and, through its... - May 29, 2009 - Cedille Records
Planning Underway for Wish Ball 2009: Food, Wine and Wishes
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Kentucky Region announced today that planning was well underway for Wish Ball 2009: The Roaring Twenties. Hosted by 102.3 The Max personalities George Lindsey, Aaron Miller and Lynda Lambert, the taste-of event will include... - May 29, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Equity Administration Solutions, Inc., Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on FAS 123R & SAB 107 on 07/07/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Equity Administration Solutions, Inc., a web-based accounting, tax and administration software will be a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - May 29, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Why Update a Website with Pro HD Video?
The internet is evolving so quickly that if you still rely on text-based websites to promote your client’s (or your own) corporate image, you might be heading for a business disaster. The wave hurtling towards the future blends video into static, text-based websites. Award-winning media... - May 29, 2009 - Advanced Web TV
Site Helps Women in Small Business Leverage Assets
Press Release outlines the purpose of WomeninJourney.com as well as the benefits for women in business and those who inspire to be. - May 28, 2009 - Women in Journey
RideClean Responds to Ongoing Doping Crisis in Sport
Organization Created by Amateur and Professional Cyclists Responds to Ongoing Doping Crisis in Cycling and Competitive Sport - May 28, 2009 - RideClean
Superwomen Boot Camp Trainer Val Fujii Reveals His Favorite Lower Body Exercise
One of the most common areas of concern for people is the lower body, specifically the butt and thighs. Today this Folsom personal trainer shares his favorite lower body exercise and all of its awesome variations. - May 28, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
USAID Funded Turkmen Governmental Delegation Study Tour to U.S.
An official Turkmen government delegation has recently returned from a 7-day study tour in the United States sponsored by USAID under the Local Government Strengthening Program and implemented by Counterpart International and the Urban Institute. The delegation was comprised of the Director of the... - May 28, 2009 - Counterpart International
Homeless Shelter Honors Six Graduating Residents
Ground Zero Rescue, a tri-county homeless shelter, kicked off a celebration service on Saturday in honor of six shelter residents who successfully completed the 90-day Center of Hope course program. A cookout, sponsored by the Sunset Café located in Samson, Alabama and hosted by Abundant... - May 28, 2009 - Ground Zero Rescue Missions
i4cp Launches New Real-Time Customizable Research: Interactive Data
New offering allows companies interactive access to i4cp’s research data. - May 28, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Expansion Underway for Onyx Six - Women of Color Business Network
The expanding Onyx Six - Women of Color Business Network has completed the launch its second local chapter in Los Angeles, California. - May 28, 2009 - Onyx Six
Renowned Professional Coach Steve Maraboli Takes TV by Storm
Renowned Professional Coach, Speaker, Writer, National Radio Show Host, and Personal Coach, Steve Maraboli is taking TV by storm as the Empowerment Correspondent on the new hit TV show “Live It Up! with Donna Drake and Fran Capo.” Each week, Steve's segments offer practical strategies,... - May 28, 2009 - A Better Today
Green Education Foundation Announces Results of National Green Week 2009
Green Education Foundation announced today the results of its environmental sustainability program, National Green Week, which mobilized 400,000 students in 48 states to participate in green lessons and activities from 2/2-4/22/2009 (Earth Day). In total students eliminated 100,000 lbs of trash... - May 28, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Former CPIA Board Member Confirmed as Undersecretary of Energy
The Colorado Photonics Industry Association (CPIA) announced today that a former board member was just confirmed as Undersecretary of Energy last week. Kristina M. Johnson, most recently Provost at Johns Hopkins University, had served as director of the National Science Foundation Engineering... - May 28, 2009 - Colorado Photonics Industry Association
NSCS Announces the 2009 GEICO Achievement Award Recipients
Daniel DeMaiolo of Youngstown State University and Kristen Hicks of the University of California - Riverside, have received the GEICO Achievement Award, a $1,000 scholarship awarded to two members of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). NSCS is an honor society inviting freshmen and... - May 28, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Hummingtasks.com Launched as a Beta Version
A brand new community website was launched, setting an aim on helping people to either solve their small, time eating, jobs or earn money by working during their spare time. - May 28, 2009 - Hummingtasks.com
International Workshop «Heat of Combustion Tests for Building Materials» (EN ISO 1716) Will be Held in Minsk, Belarus
International workshop «Heat of combustion tests for building materials» (EN ISO 1716) will be held on July 8th 2009 in Minsk, Republic of Belarus. The workshop is initiated by the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus and Research Institute of Fire Safety and... - May 28, 2009 - Research Institute of Fire Safety and Emergencies (RIFSE-Belarus)
Technical Services Inc. President Receives 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Technical Services Inc., a privately held electrical training and recruiting firm, has announced that Lisa Pineiro, president at the firm and founder of WOmen @ Work, a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging young women to explore traditionally male-dominated construction fields, has... - May 28, 2009 - WOmen @ Work
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Announces Builders and Bankruptcy Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that the Association will host a breakfast and informational session titled “Builders, Bankruptcy & Protecting Your Clients,” featuring Paul Stam of Stam, Fordham and... - May 28, 2009 - RRAR
Communities in Schools of Brunswick County Receives GlaxoSmithKline Ribbon of Hope Grant
Harrill, president and CEO of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), a nonprofit that helps youths stay in school, has announced that Communities In Schools of Brunswick County, in collaboration with Mad Science, the Ingram Planetarium, the Museum of Coastal Carolina and the Bald Head Island Conservancy, has received the $25,000 GlaxoSmithKline Ribbon of Hope grant. - May 28, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
Thomas Tsilionis and Peter Smith for Roseland Borough Council
The Roseland Republican Committee proudly announces the kick off of their 2009 campaign. - May 28, 2009 - Committee To Elect Thomas Tsilionis and Peter Smith