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Global Projects Elects Karolyn Hart as Vice Chair
Detroit NonProfit Elects Windsor Ontario Native to Board of Directors. - March 22, 2009 - Global Projects for Hope, Help and Healing
Activists Return to Darfur Despite Danger
For 10 consecutive days, Stop Genocide Now’s I-ACT program (interactive-activism) will connect you with the faces and lives of Darfur refugees who escaped genocide in their homeland. Watch live videos from the field team, read journal entries and add your comments, take action daily and change the way the world responds to genocide. - March 22, 2009 - Stop Genocide Now
Pets Face Hard Times During Recession: Shelter Seeks ‘Forever’ Homes for Abandoned Animals
Have you ever thought about what happens to the pets of people dealing with foreclosure? Many animal companions in North Carolina and across the country are facing abandonment or worse. The Goathouse Refuge, a no-kill pet sanctuary, is housing and seeking permanent homes for over 150 rescued cats. The number or rescued pets has spiked sharply in recent months during the economic decline. - March 22, 2009 - The Goathouse Refuge
The National Association of Installing Partners Offers Members Over 30+ Discount Dental Palns
The National Association of Installing Partners (NAIP) Offers its members 30+ Discount Dental Plans The National Association of Installing Partners (NAIP) now offers its members access to more than 30 discount dental plans through an agreement with DentalPlans.com, the leading online marketer of... - March 22, 2009 - National Association of Installing Partners
Juvenile Justice Staff in Marianna, FL Learn How to Drop Stress and Negativity "at the Door."
The ARISE CHOICES: Drop It at the Door workshop teaches those that work in high-stress environments how to manage their emotions and lead happier, more fulfilling lives, both at work and at home. - March 22, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Connecticut BBB Applauds New Formula in Place for Calculating Consumer Credit Scores
New FICO formula more forgiving for consumers seeking credit. - March 22, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy is Keynote Speaker at Child Abuse Prevention Services LI Legislative Breakfast — Keeping Kids Safe from Abuse in Tough Economic Times
History has shown that when the economy is bad, children do not fare well. Almost 16,000 reports of child abuse and neglect were investigated on Long Island in 2008, with Nassau and Suffolk counties reporting an increase of 9% and 8% respectively. In spite of the strong link between the increase in reports of child abuse and neglect and a downturn in the economy, government, schools and the community all play a role in preventing child abuse and protecting children. - March 21, 2009 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
Writing with Thread: Traditional Textiles of Southwest Chinese Minorities
Writing with Thread: Traditional Textiles of Southwest Chinese Minorities, features a rare collection of entire ensembles of women's, men's and children's ceremonial dress, baby carriers, quilt covers, festive and religious vestments, silver jewelry, embroidered silk valences, and wax-resist dyed... - March 21, 2009 - New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
Wives Behind the Badge Launches Scholarship Program
Wives Behind the Badge (WBTB) announced today the availability of scholarship money for children of law enforcement officers. The scholarship provides educational/vocational financial assistance to the dependent children (natural or adopted) of law enforcement officers who are pursuing higher... - March 21, 2009 - Wives Behind the Badge, Inc.
M & A Tax Strategies for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast recently announced that it has scheduled a live webcast on “M & A Tax Strategies for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, June... - March 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
NPSA Resale Expo Offers Early Bird Discounts
The NPSA is offering an early bird discount to those who register for the Resale Expo before March 29, 2009. - March 21, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Communities in Schools of North Carolina Field Services Specialist Discusses Youth Gang Phenomenon
Linda Harrill, president and CEO of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), has announced that Danya Perry, field services specialist with the organization, will discuss the youth gang phenomenon on Monday, March 23 from 2-5 p.m. at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center, located... - March 21, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
WOmen @ Work Founder Discusses Glass Ceiling
Lisa Pineiro, president of Technical Services Inc., a privately held electrical training and recruiting firm, and founder of WOmen @ Work, a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging young women to explore traditionally male-dominated construction fields, has announced that WOmen @ Work has... - March 21, 2009 - WOmen @ Work
The National Association of Professional Organizers San Diego Chapter Gives Back to Local Community Library
The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) - San Diego chapter is pleased to announce a day of community outreach at the Mission Valley Library located at 2313 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA 92108. NAPO - San Diego volunteers will be showcasing their organizing talents by working... - March 21, 2009 - NAPO San Diego
Morton Grove Election Topics
In the weeks leading up to the April 7, 2009 Municipal Election in Morton Grove, two major issues affecting all residents have been raised in campaign literature being distributed by the Caucus Party concerning Off-Track Betting (OTB) and Caucus’ affiliations with national political parties. - March 21, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Teamwork and Practice Wins the Prize
Four MBA students from the University of Washington Foster School of Business win International ACG Cup trophy and CAD$10,000.00 prize. The Foster School of Business team competed Saturday, March 14, in Vancouver, British Columbia in the international finals of the Association for Corporate Growth... - March 21, 2009 - ACG Seattle
Illinois State University Selects Agilon Business Financials Powered by Agresso
Illinois State University Foundation has selected Agilon's Business Financials solution, powered by Agresso, to replace its legacy mainframe-based system. - March 21, 2009 - Agilon, LLC.
Michael R. Young, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on "Understanding 157-e: Fair Value Redefined" on 4/23/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Michael R. Young, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding 157-e: Fair Value Redefined”. This 2-hour... - March 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Kindle: Better as a Noun or a Verb? The Answer is Both as Lady Hosts the Eternal Flame on Amazon's eBook Reader
Many have heard of Kindle - the revolutionary eBook reading device helmed by Amazon. How many know it is also a verb, meaning to "start a fire" or "illuminate"? To mark the discovery of their beloved's death, a lady uses Kindle both as a noun and a verb - to keep the eternal flame of love burning. - March 20, 2009 - Eternal Youth Empire
California Sports Hall of Fame Induction, 2009
When: Induction Dinner will take place on March 22nd, 2009 at 5pm Where: Pacific Palms Resort, One Industry Hills Pkwy, Industry, CA 91744 Who: The California Sports Hall of Fame (CSHOF) 2009 class includes sports legends: Rosey Grier, Ann Meyers Drysdale, Steve Garvey, Jim Murray, Nike Powell and Karch Kiraly. - March 20, 2009 - California Sports Hall Of Fame
Colorado Bioscience Association Teams with Twenty-Six National & State Partners to Launch the ‘We Work for Health’ Initiative in Colorado
The Colorado BioScience Association is partnering with twenty-six national and state entities to announce the ‘We Work For Health’ initiative in Colorado. The launch event – Saving Lives, Creating Jobs -- occurs today at University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is the special guest speaker. - March 20, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
Silva Tree Applaud the Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales’ current South American adventure is causing a long-awaited stir in the media and the public. Silva Tree SA, who are actively working towards halting deforestation, have long awaited such an ambassador for their cause. - March 20, 2009 - Silva Tree S.A.
Boone County Arboretum Unveils New Logo for 10th Anniversary
Where Fun and Family Take Root - March 20, 2009 - Boone County Arboretum
Announcing the 2009 Campaign for the Dr. William J. Harvey III, Memorial
Prudence Harvey, an artist and one time Philadelphia business owner, is launching the 2009 campaign to raise awareness and funds for the Dr. William J. Harvey III, Memorial (Harvey Memorial). The non-profit group, founded in honor her late husband, is focused on supporting the 109-year-old... - March 20, 2009 - Dr. William J. Harvey, III Memorial
13,700 Hours Donated to Families with Disabled Kids
Over 500 families in need have been helped by the Dignity Group - Ontario, with 20-25 hours spent working with each family, at no cost to the family. A resident of Ontario, Grady Jennings is the founder of The Dignity Group – Ontario, a financial services firm providing economic planning for... - March 20, 2009 - Dignity Group - Ontario
N.C. Water Rights Committee Releases Podcast Addressing the State Trust Concept
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) has released a podcast featuring Christopher Bramlett, treasurer of N.C. Water Rights Committee, discussing the State Trust Concept as a better option to own and manage the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project than what Alcoa currently proposes. The... - March 20, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
Charles B. Temkin, Director, National Tax Office, Deloitte Tax LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on REITS, on 5/12/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Charles B. Temkin, Director, National Tax Office, Deloitte Tax LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “REITS, How to... - March 20, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Richard Lipton, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on REITS, on 5/12/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Richard Lipton, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “REITS, How to Navigate the 2009 Credit Crunch, & Today's Economic Realities ”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on May 5, 2009, Tuesday at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET - March 20, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Gregory Driscoll, Partner, Department of Professional Practice, KPMG LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Critical GASB Issues for 2009 on 6/4/09
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Gregory Driscoll, Partner, Department of Professional Practice, KPMG LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Critical GASB Issues for 2009”. This 2-hour... - March 20, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Critical GASB Issues for 2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Critical GASB Issues for 2009. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT – New Jersey). In the last several... - March 20, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Newt Joins the Party
Gingrich Joins Smart Girl Politics in Nationwide Tea Party Coalition - March 19, 2009 - Smart Girl Politics
Antiques & Collectibles National Association Announces New Orleans Convention Dates for 2010
The ACNA has announced the scheduling of its next Convention in New Orleans for January 10-13, 2010 for antiques related shop owners, mall owners, mall & show dealers, show promoters and private collectors. - March 19, 2009 - Antiques & Collectibles National Association
Bagpipe and Drum Competition at the 14th Annual Scottish Games Gathering
Residents of the normally peaceful Bakersfield College adjacent neighborhoods might think they are deep in the Scottish Highlands Saturday morning April 4th, even catching a glimpse of kilted pipers and drummers, confirming the haunting sounds of the highlands they thought they only imagined in... - March 19, 2009 - Kern County Scottish Society
MD of Teamlink Travel Running 7 Marathons to Give a Break to Children Living in Poverty
Mark Gardner, the Managing Director of Teamlink Travel will be running seven marathons in seven days to help give kids living in poverty a much-needed break away with their family. - March 19, 2009 - Family Holiday Association
AIA Michigan and PCIA Team Up to Help Design Firms
New benefit helps firms meet insurance needs and lower costs. - March 19, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
A Changing of the Guard at NAFA
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces the election results for 2009. - March 19, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
CT BBB Warns Consumers About Deceptive Auto-Warranty Solicitations
Complaints nationwide show pattern of deceptive tactics used to sell unnecessary extended warranties. - March 19, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Girl Gamers of DSO Clan Showcase High-Tech Electronics at EHX
Female Gamers Dominated at EH's Virtual Home Theater Gaming Area - March 19, 2009 - DSO Gaming Clan LLC
David Spade Joins with Operation Helmet to Help Protect Our Troops
Hats - or helmets - off to David Spade. The Rules of Engagement star teams up with Operation Helmet to provide 3,000 blast- and impact-protecting helmet pads to U.S. combat troops. - March 19, 2009 - Operation Helmet
LatPro Hosts April 16 New York City Career Fair for Multicultural Job Seekers
The third installment of LatPro’s National Diversity Job Fair Series will visit the Metropolitan Pavilion. - March 18, 2009 - LatPro Inc.
Local Goodwill CEO, Tom Feurig, Earns National Recognition
Tom Feurig, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, has been awarded the coveted P.J. Trevethan Award from Goodwill Industries International. The award was announced at Goodwill Industries International’s Conference of Executives in Santa Fe, NM. The P.J. Trevethan... - March 18, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Deposit Insurance and Risk Based Assessments
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast recently announced that it has scheduled a live webcast on “Deposit Insurance and Risk Based Assessments”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at... - March 18, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Honoring an Under-Appreciated Sector: Our US Military
In a culture that loves self expression and communicating what they stand for, we can tell a lot about a person based on what they wear. Walking down a street in Manhattan, you can catch at least one person wearing a Rolling Stones T-Shirt, a sports cap representing their favorite NFL or MLB team... - March 18, 2009 - AFaithfulSoldier
IDOT Indicates New Dempster Street Improvements for Morton Grove
Current Morton Grove Village Trustee and Action Party Mayoral Candidate, Daniel J. Staackmann, was pleased to see a posting on the Illinois Department of Transportation’s website that defined two programs that will benefit the Village of Morton Grove. “I like to monitor this site for... - March 18, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Georgia High School Seniors Honored by Athletes for a Better World
Finalists Announced for Annual Vincent J. Dooley Scholarship. - March 18, 2009 - Athletes for a Better World
2nd Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival
The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Life Magazine are now accepting applications for vendors at their premiere annual wine and food festival on September 25, 26 and 27th, 2009. Named a 2009 Top 10 Fall Event by the Vermont State Chamber of Commerce, the 2nd annual Vermont Life... - March 18, 2009 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
We Got Parity, What Now? - an Interview with Chris Crosby by Host Mary Woods of WestBridge Community Services
Tune in to www.voiceamerica.com, Health and Wellness channel to hear Chris Crosby’s interview – and many other intriguing interviews. One Hour at a Time with Mary Woods airs Mondays at 3pm EST, with all previous shows available for download at any time. Have a question during the show? The listener call in number is 1-866-472-5792. - March 18, 2009 - WestBridge Community Services
Wake County Economic Development Project Receives 2009 SPACE Award for Economic Development
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Siemens Medical Solutions (SMS) USA Expansion received the Triangle Business Journal’s SPACE Award for Economic Development in the Existing Industry category. This award... - March 18, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Dr. Russell Thomas at The Hamner Receives Society of Toxicology Achievement Award
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (The Hamner) has announced that Russell S. Thomas, Ph.D., director of the Center for Genomic Biology and Bioinformatics and senior investigator at The Hamner, has received the 2008 Achievement Award from the Society of Toxicology. The award honors a member... - March 18, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Full Order Book for UK Marketing Magician
Despite the recesion UK Marketing company, Stefan Drew Associates have full order books and are attracting business from 12,000 miles away - March 18, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates