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Obama Salute Benefit MP3 Single Released by One Heart for Kids and Celebrate Radio
An uplifting Yes We Can single for download with the voices of President Obama, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President John F. Kennedy and titled Obama Inauguration Remix has been released by the non-profit Streetcats Foundation and international Celebrate Radio to benefit youth and is available... - April 20, 2009 - Streetcats Foundation
Tidewater Kids Guide
US Family Guide Announces Local Website Launch. US Family Guide is pleased to announce the launch of their latest family activity website- TidewaterKidsGuide.com. US Family Guide is America’s Family Network, with corporate offices based in Lakewood, CO. This network provides a feature... - April 20, 2009 - Tidewater Kids Guide
The Friends of Druid Hill Park Maryland Announce Maryland State 5th Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest Winner
The Friend of Druid Hill Park select a Winner of the Maryland 5th Grade Arbor Day Poster Contest. - April 20, 2009 - The Friends of Druid Hill Park
Dji Dieng - an International Top Model Combating Malaria
On April 25th 2009 the International Malaria World-Day is celebrated. ZeroMalaria Association together with its supporters and Goodwill Ambassadors is engaged in the combat against malaria. - April 19, 2009 - ZeroMalaria e.V.
NPSA Resale Expo Offers Industry Predictions
Portable storage industry vendors will gather in Santa Barbara May 3-5 to discuss the challenges facing the industry and how to position for future growth. - April 19, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Plum Precious Gals for a Boutique Look at a Fraction of the Price
Plum Precious Gals makes beautifully embroidered shirts and dresses for little girls. They also sell handmade hair bows, hair bow holders, and other accessories for your angel who can have a boutique look at a fraction of the price. Plum Precious Gals donates a portion of our sales to support adoption in the US and around the world. You can visit them at http://www.plumpreciousgals.com to support adoption while you shop. - April 19, 2009 - Plum Precious Gals
Golfers Hit Links to Benefit Children's Home
The 15th Annual Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky Golf Outing is May 4th at Summit Hill Country Club. Just a few team and sponsorship slots are still available--get your registration in right away. - April 19, 2009 - Children's Home of Northern Kentucky
Faces of Combat: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel on April 20, 2009 to hear Eric Newhouse’s interview. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. - April 19, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Anthony J. Trentini Foundation Awards 2009 Technical School Award
The Trentini Foundation, a volunteer-run organization honoring the late Anthony Trentini by awarding college scholarships in his memory, has announced that Mark Shimmel is the recipient of its 2009 Technical School Award. The Wake Forest-Rolesville senior will be presented with the award at the 29th Annual Anthony J. Trentini Foundation Scholarship Banquet held in Downtown Wake Forest Apr. 25. - April 19, 2009 - The Anthony J. Trentini Foundation
NetHope Increases Its Impact by Welcoming the Canadian Red Cross as Its Newest Member
The Canadian Red Cross, a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, has become a federated member of NetHope, an information technology collaboration of leading nongovernmental organizations specializing in humanitarian relief, emergency response, and... - April 19, 2009 - NetHope
Universal Service Fund - Pakistan Awards Rs. 930 Million Contract for Provision of Modern Telecom Services
Universal Service Fund and Telenor have entered into a Rs. 930 Million contract to provide basic telephony and data services to the population in the yet un-served areas of Mirpur Khas “Lot”, consisting of un-served areas in, Sanghar, Tharparkar Umerkot and Mirpur Khas districts. - April 19, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
The Fleet Event for Everyone from Beginners to Experts
NAFA Fleet Management Association presents its annual Institute & Expo in New Orleans from April 25-28, 2009. Hundreds of fleet managers from the United States and Canada will take part in educational sessions ranging from beginner to advanced topics. - April 19, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Net Impact Austin One Year Anniversary Party
Come join their 1 year anniversary on April 23rd at J Black's. Chances for prizes, free food and drinks, and supporting great nonprofits. - April 19, 2009 - Net Impact Austin
Operation: Kid Equip Gains a Boost from Fiscal Sponsorship Under the North Woodward Community Foundation
Operation: Kid Equip's new agreement with the North Woodward Community Foundation will enhance the connectedness and quality of life for families in Oakland County and all of Southeastern Michigan. - April 19, 2009 - Operation: Kid Equip
Wharton Welcome Weekend Keynote Speech Delivered by Alumnus and National Kidney Registry Founder & President, Garet Hil
Announcing Research Identifying $100 billion in U.S. Health Care Cost Savings. - April 18, 2009 - National Kidney Registry
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Says Keep Your Cool When Dealing with Customer Service Agents
The correct attitude can make the difference between success and frustration when you have a problem - April 18, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Minnesota Women’s Source Presents Its 2009 Minnesota Women’s Small Business Expo and Sale Event
“The 2009 event is full of new and exciting ideas that are being implemented in a new venue location for us. We are so excited to present and share the hard work and dedication of all our women members to other women in Minnesota.” – Heather Piehl - April 18, 2009 - Women's Source
Ad 2 Tampa Bay Recognized as Nation's Top Chapter
Local young professional group Ad 2 Tampa Bay has been announced as the winner of the American Advertising Federation's national "Club of the Year" award for the second consecutive year, recognizing the club's contributions to the community and the advertising industry throughout their 2008-2009 club year. - April 18, 2009 - Ad 2 Tampa Bay
IIMSAM Official Congratulates Manuel Chaves on His Inauguration as Deputy Prime Minister
Wishing all success to Manuel Chaves, IIMSAM’s official also expressed confidence that the friendly relations between the Middle East and the Spain will be further strengthened. - April 18, 2009 - IIMSAM
New Social Media Tool Offers Teens a Chance to Fuel Their Social Passion
An innovative technology helps inspire a new generation of young social entrepreneurs. GivingPoint (www.mygivingpoint.org) is the first website developed that rewards teens for service learning and contributing their time, talent and treasure. For every 500 points earned on the website, teens can apply for $250 micro grants for their favored nonprofits. - April 18, 2009 - Myfifident Foundation
IJIS Institute Executive Director Appointed to National Academy of Sciences Committee
The executive director of the IJIS Institute, Paul Wormeli, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Committee on Law and Justice (CLAJ) of the National Academy of Sciences. The IJIS Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to merging the resources of industry with the interests of... - April 18, 2009 - IJIS Institute
IJIS Institute Participates in Microsoft’s First Worldwide Public Safety Symposium
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization focused on mission-critical information sharing, was invited to participate in MicrosoftCorp.’s first Worldwide Public Safety Symposium(PSS), April 14 - 16, 2009, at Microsoft Worldwide Headquarters in Redmond, Wa. In addition to several other... - April 18, 2009 - IJIS Institute
Aiga Miami Presents, "Common Underground" an Exhibit of 30 Posters Featuring 30 Countries
On April 27, AIGA Miami presents the “Common Underground”. For this event, come examine what 30 designers have discovered in their exploration of how words can become representative of a given country. The exhibition is the result of Pedro Sarmiento’s project examining social... - April 18, 2009 - AIGA Miami
AIGA Miami Presents, “Never Sleep: Graduating to Graphic Design”
On May 21, AIGA Miami presents the “Never Sleep: Graduating to Graphic Design”. For the this event, award winning design duo G. Dan Covert and Andre Andreev, of Dress Code will discuss their new book “Never Sleep: Graduating to Graphic Design” and share their insightful... - April 18, 2009 - AIGA Miami
Wake County Economic Development and Red Hat Discuss Strengths of Local Economy
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced the official release of its first video profile for “Raleigh-Wake County Business Showcase,” a new video series profiling locally-based companies that continue to grow and remain competitive during the... - April 18, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Rhode Island to be Represented at 2009 BIO International Convention
Tech Collective will partner with the New England Biotech Association to showcase RI’s Bioscience industry at the largest Biotech gathering; calling for company materials. - April 18, 2009 - Tech Collective
RRAR Member Re-Appointed as Federal Political Coordinator for Representative Brad Miller (D-NC-13)
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that Mary Edna Williams, broker and owner of RE/MAX Capital Realty, has been re-appointed as the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) for... - April 18, 2009 - RRAR
Outstanding Supporters Honoured by Family Holiday Association
The Family Holiday Association honoured supporters including Thomson Airways, Flagship Consulting and First Great Western at the UK holiday charity’s annual supporters’ reception on Tuesday. Thomson Airways received the Founders’ Bowl in recognition of the company’s... - April 18, 2009 - Family Holiday Association
New Way for Kids & Families to Help Planet - Plant Trees in Coconut Husks
Helping to reduce global warming and learning about sustainability just got quick and easy with the PlantBest Healthy Planet Tree Planting Kit™ – a new product that uses coconut husks for planting tree seeds. Planting a tree is an important step in helping to reduce global warming. What the tree seed is planted in is important too. Hyper-renewable coir (pronounced “koi’er”) - the spent rind of coconuts - is a sustainable alternative planting medium to peat moss. http://www.plantbest.com. - April 17, 2009 - PlantBest Inc.
Viruses, Spyware, Cyber Bullying, Predators, Sexting! What's the Next Digital Disease and Why This Institute's Program Holds the Cure
Not too long ago, the terms “predators” and “cyber bullying” were fixtures in national headlines, and prior to that, it was “spyware,” and prior to that, it was “Spam.” It does not make sense for our “experts,” doctors, media, kids, parents, educators, law enforcement and government to discuss problems facing our digital generation (especially our youth) after these issues become epidemics, because at that point, it is already too late. - April 17, 2009 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
April NEOUPA Event: Predicting Human Behavior
Dr. Bonnie John, a full time professor at Carnegie Mellon University, will review the uses of cognitive models in system design and the current state of research and practice. She will also be presenting some exciting new tools and research directions that promise to make predictive human performance modeling even more useful - April 17, 2009 - NEOUPA - Northeast Ohio Usability Professionals' Association
Casey Cares Foundation Helps the Planet as Well as Critically Ill Children
The Casey Cares Foundation winds up with wind energy for this coming Earth Day, April 22, 2009. Powered with 100% wind energy using offsets from Clean Currents, the charity will save 24% on utility costs allowing that savings to be used for their uplifting programs for critically ill children. Additionally, switching to wind energy reduces the amount of gas emissions in the environment, thus helping our sick children breathe better. - April 17, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation
i4cp Launches New Strategic Workforce Planning Resource
New Knowledge Center delivers the insights leaders need to leverage workforce performance that produces results. - April 17, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Amy Jo Garner Ministries Sponsors Online Writing Course
In 5 short weeks they can show you how to write professional, effective business documents, including e-mails and forum postings, that reduce miscommunication, improve the response you get from others, and demonstrate your professional competence and expertise. - April 17, 2009 - Amy Jo Garner Ministries
Joseph N. Sacca, Partner, Litigation, Skadden to Speak at KC’s Event on “Foreign-Cubed” on 05/27/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Joseph N. Sacca, Partner, Litigation, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - April 17, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Andrew N. Vollmer, Partner, Securities Department, WilmerHale to Speak at KC’s Event on “Foreign-Cubed” on 05/27/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Andrew N. Vollmer, Partner, Securities Department, WilmerHale, former Deputy General Counsel at the U.S. SEC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’... - April 17, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Stricter Rules Governing “Foreign-Cubed” Claims for Attorneys
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 Stricter Rules Governing “Foreign-Cubed” Claims for Attorneys. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, May... - April 17, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
New Hampshire Roller Derby Kicks off 2009 Season
Skate Free or Die. All Stars ready to roll with season opener April 25 at JFK Coliseum in Manchester, NH. - April 17, 2009 - New Hampshire Roller Derby
Communities in Schools of North Carolina Announces New Financial Literacy Tool
Linda Harrill, president and CEO of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), an alliance partner and state coordinator for America’s Promise Alliance, is pleased to announce a new financial literacy tool now available for middle and high school students. The financial... - April 17, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
The Tri-Town Economic Development Committee Has Posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
The Tri-Town Economic Development Committee has posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a planner/consultant services to help the Tri-Town Economic Development Group develop an Economic Development Plan for the towns of Dover and Wilmington (combined populating of 3635). The RFQ is for an... - April 17, 2009 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
North Carolina SBA Selects Technical Services’ Lisa Pineiro as 2009 Small Business Person of the Year
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, has been named the 2009 North Carolina Small Business Person of the Year by the United States Small... - April 17, 2009 - WOmen @ Work
Corporations Cutting Costs by Embracing Smaller Law Firms
To help with budget restraints, large corporations like DuPont are embracing smaller law firms that bring experience and expertise to the table, but at a smaller dollar point. - April 17, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAFA, Mercury Ink Seminar Deal
NAFA Fleet Management Association and Mercury Associates, Inc. have reached an agreement to present NAFA Fleet Managmeent Seminars to areas like Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. - April 17, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Grand Opening of Hide & Seek Boutique Brings Community Together for a Cause
Hide & Seek Foundation, the leading national non-profit organization devoted to Lysosomal Disease research and education, is opening the doors to a second-hand furniture store in beautiful Belmont Shore. With 100 percent of the proceeds going to benefit research through Hide & Seek... - April 17, 2009 - Hide & Seek Foundation for Lysosomal Disease
ARISE to Hold Essential Life-Skills Facilitator Training in West Palm Beach, FL
ARISE Life-Skills Facilitators learn how to conduct interactive group discussions and exciting activities with at-risk juvenile offenders, creating a mentoring relationship between juvenile justice staff and the young people in their care. - April 17, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
D'Orazio Contracting Invites the Community to an Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration on Wednesday April 22, 2009
D’Orazio Contracting and RE/MAX Alliance, Inc. invites the community to an Arbor Day and Earth Day celebration on April 22, 2009 at North Creek Estates 8385 Opal Drive Westland, Michigan 48185. - April 17, 2009 - D'Orazio Contracting Corp.
Miley Cyrus and Youth Service America Join Forces to Ask Kids to Change the World
The Miley.YSA.org website encourages youth volunteering on Global Youth Service Day, as Miley Cyrus joins with Youth Service America to promote community service for the 21st annual Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) on April 24-26, 2009. Through the new Miley.YSA.org website, Miley sends out a call to service to children and youth, ages 5-25, to take action and share their stories, videos, and photos for GYSD. - April 17, 2009 - Youth Service America
Mothers Who Make a Difference 2009 Fourth Annual List
Love Our Children USA announced today the Fourth Annual “Mothers Who Make A Difference List.” What is the most difficult job in the world? Parenting! As Mother’s Day nears on Sunday, May 10th, and at a time when violence against children affects over 3 million children in our... - April 17, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
Forsythia on Sale for Earth Day
With Earth Day right around the corner, Meadowview has placed forsythia on sale for as low as $1.05 a plant. - April 17, 2009 - Meadowview LLC
Keep Your Company Secure in a World of User Communities; Security Pros to Share Tips at ITWomen Event April 23
Top security officers from South Florida’s most privacy-sensitive institutions -- schools, healthcare, and financial services -- will share tips on securing corporate assets while meeting user demands for more information at anytime, from anywhere, at an ITWomen program in Fort Lauderdale April 23. - April 17, 2009 - ITWomen