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Brotherhood Ride 2008 Fundraiser Completes First Leg of Nine Day Bike Ride for "Charleston 9"
Firefighters and other volunteers are raising money by riding 600 miles on bicycles from Naples, Florida to Charleston, South Carolina to honor nine Charleston firefighters that lost their lives on June 18, 2007 doing what they love to do -- fighting fires and saving lives. All funds raised will aid the families of the "Charleston 9." The ride began May 24 in Naples, FL and ends on Sunday, June 1 in Charleston, SC. - May 28, 2008 - Brotherhood Ride
Scottish Beaver Trial a "Tremendous Step Forward"
Trees for Life, the award-winning charity working to restore the Caledonian Forest in the Scottish Highlands, today welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to allow a trial reintroduction of European beavers to Mid-Argyll. “To see beavers living wild in Scotland after an absence of... - May 28, 2008 - Trees for Life
First Time in Global History Lonely Indian Parents Attempt to Defeat Death
First time in world history, lonely Indian Parents attempt to defeat death by supporting and serving bereaved children, parents and their families struggling with losses of their near and dear ones. - May 28, 2008 - Samarpan Basu Memorial Trust
NAMWOLF Lauds Wachovia Corporation's Hiring of Jane Sherburne as Its New General Counsel
NAMWOLF Advisory Council Member, Jane Sherburne, formerly of Citigroup, Accepts Position as General Counsel at Wachovia. - May 27, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Santa Clarita Rotary Club Receives Multiple Awards at District Conference
The Santa Clarita Rotary Club received 5 major awards at the Rotary District Conference last Saturday. Among the awards was one for the project completed at Old Orchard Elementary School in Newhall, one for public relations, one for the vocational program that included many local businesses throughout Santa Clarita, and one for the Interact Club started at West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch. - May 27, 2008 - Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club
Brussels Hosts Fashion "Made in Apulia" (Italy)
Twelve fashion Italian companies show their production and make business in Belgium - May 26, 2008 - ICE (Italian Institute for Foreign Trade)
Blue Line Publications Announces Two New Entries in It's Line of Publications
Blue Line Publications President Bob Martin announces the addition of new author Jack Trombetta and the release of new publications. - May 26, 2008 - Blue Line Publications
Heart Full of Soul Being Sent to Military Hospital
The inspirational autobiography titled "Heart Full Of Soul" by Taylor Hicks are being sent to patients at Walter Reed Military Hospital. - May 26, 2008 - Jewelry Sprout
"The Ladies Room of Arlington" Opens Its Doors; Grand Opening Brings the Exclusive Ladies Room of Arlington
One of the most exclusive, members-only women’s club, The Ladies Room, will be having its grand opening Tuesday, June 10, 2008 from 3 to 7 pm. This is an elegant, yet professional social setting placed in the heart of Texas. While the name may be a little tongue-in-cheek, The Ladies Room of... - May 25, 2008 - The Ladies Room
Aids Research Alliance and Secret Room Events Announces an Invitation to the Caribbean Style Celebrity Gifting Suite Auction (a Benefit to Find a Cure)
AIDS Research Alliance is proud to announce an online auction in conjunction with the Starbucks Coffee Company and Secret Room Events Caribbean Style Celebrity Gift Suite in Honor of the 2008 MTV Movie Awards. The winner of the auction will experience the luxury celebrity gift suite at The Valadon,... - May 25, 2008 - AIDS Research Alliance
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter to Attend 2008 BIO Conference and Expo, Marketing The State’s Bioscience Sector to 20,000 Industry Executives
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter will attend BIO 2008 in San Diego, California, June 18, 2008, marketing the State’s bioscience sector to more than 20,000 bioscience company executives, researchers, economic development agencies and service providers attending the four-day event. A Colorado Pavilion (Booth #3049), on the trade show floor, will feature the state’s research institutions and highlight Colorado’s support for bioscience companies and its business-friendly environment. - May 24, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Girls Living Life on Purpose, Inc. (GLLOP) Presents the Real Deal Workshop on June 7th, 2008
Girls Living Life on Purpose, Inc. is hosting a parent/teen workshop on Saturday, June 7th, 2008 at the Doubletree Hotel – Dallas (near Galleria Mall) in Dallas, Texas geared at coaching girls in developing standards, setting healthy boundaries in relationships, and making healthy decisions. - May 24, 2008 - Girls Living Life on Purpose, Inc.
More Than 245 Life Sciences Professionals Attend Inaugural Diversity Alliance for Science Conference
Diversity Alliance for Science (DA4S) (www.diversityallianceforscience.com) has announced that more than 245 life sciences professionals attended the inaugural conference held May 19-20 at the Westin Governor Morris in Morristown. With a focus on developing and integrating more minority, women and... - May 24, 2008 - Diversity Alliance For Science, Inc.
HeartShare Pre-School Moving to Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
After 12 years in Bay Ridge, HeartShare Human Services of New York’s First Step Early Childhood Center is moving to the former St. Finbar’s elementary school in Bensonhurst this summer. Offering vital education services to children from 3 to 5 years old with developmental delays or... - May 24, 2008 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Star-Studded Gala for HeartShare
It was a star-studded evening as HeartShare Human Services of New York celebrated its Annual Spring Gala and Auction at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. The Sopranos creator and executive producer David Chase joined James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Dominic Chianese, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Robert... - May 24, 2008 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Ann Munoz-Furlong Appointed to APFED Board of Directors
Anne Munoz-Furlong, founder, president and CEO of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, accepts appointment to the APFED Board of Directors. - May 24, 2008 - APFED
Just Cause Awarded Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grant to Assist Refugees with Job Advancement
Just Cause, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization Founded by Lorrie King. - May 23, 2008 - Just Cause, Inc.
Communities in Schools of NC Announces Wal-Mart as Presenting Sponsor of Sixth Annual North Carolina Education Ball
NC Education Ball to Benefit Communities in Schools of North Carolina on June 7. - May 23, 2008 - Communities in Schools of NC
North Carolina Business Committee for Education Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of Education in North Carolina. - May 23, 2008 - North Carolina Business Committee for Education
GIS Commercial Site Selector Now Available for Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Montana Business Assistance Connection's site selector is an economic development website to assist your business site selection, expansion or relocation analysis. - May 23, 2008 - Montana Business Assistance Connection
Anita Borg Institute Honors Three Prominent Women in Technology at Women of Vision Awards Banquet
Justine Cassell, Helen Greiner, and Susan Landau Lauded for Outstanding Innovation, Leadership, Social Impact. - May 23, 2008 - Anita Borg Institute
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns About Scams Involving Economic Stimulus Checks
Thousands of complaints filed with Internal Revenue Service. - May 23, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Local Charity Starts Fundraiser to Give-Away a Dream Home
The Danielle DeMarzo Foundation is offering South Floridian donors an opportunity to win their dream home in its latest charity fundraiser. - May 23, 2008 - Danielle Demarzo Foundation, Inc.
North Carolina Students Excel in International Science Competitions
North Carolina students are among the best science students in the country. Several students who had placed in top positions at the State Science and Engineering Fair of North Carolina (SSEFNC) participated in several national and international competitions this month, including I-SWEEP and ISEF. - May 22, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
Speaking of Women’s Health Releases Podcast on 2008 Event
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of the Raleigh Chapter of Speaking of Women’s Health (www.swhraleigh.com) and president of Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com), has announced the release of a podcast providing details on the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health Conference. The conference will be held... - May 22, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
NPSA Launches All-New Media Room
The National Portable Storage Association has launched a media room to better serve journalists who write about the portable storage industry. - May 22, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Impulse Drum Corps to Perform Halftime for L.A. Lakers
Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps has been hand selected as the Halftime Act for the 1st game of the NBA Western Conference Finals to air nationally on TNT May 21, 2008 at 6pm for the 15 time NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers. - May 22, 2008 - Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps
Bill Phillips' Transformation Challenge Donates $109,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado
Bill Phillips, the former chairperson and CEO of EAS and the author of the best-selling health and fitness book “Body for Life” recently made a $109,000 personal donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado. Mr. Phillips' donation came about as part of his Transformation... - May 21, 2008 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado
Uruguayan Researcher Discovers the Real Cause of Climate Change and Global Warming
Internal combustion engines are consuming all the oxygen on the planet and are the chief culprits for the degradation of the ozone layer, causing global warming and climate change. - May 21, 2008 - Fundacion Codigos
Hermosa Beach Soccer Club’s Over-30 Men Still in the Hunt
After being downed in back-to-back matches, HBSC rebounded to a 3-2 record with one game left in round robin portion of the tournament. - May 21, 2008 - Hermosa Beach Soccer Club
Chicago Cares Opens Registration for City's Largest Day of Service: Thousands of Volunteers to Transform Chicago Schools
Nearly 40 Chicago schools, home to 24,000 students, are transformed by Chicago Cares Serve-a-thon volunteers. - May 21, 2008 - Chicago Cares
Senator Bill Bradley Captivates Crowd in Salt Lake City
Senator Bill Bradley provided the Keynote Address at NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City. - May 21, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
NAFA Partners with Ferris State University to Enhance CAFM Program
NAFA Fleet Management Association and Ferris State University have announced a partnership and a four-step degree plan that begins with awarding CAFM program participants 12 semester hours of college credit for successful completion of the program and ends with a Bachelor of Science Degree with a minor in Fleet Management. - May 21, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
A Tribute to U.S. Veterans & Military - a Historical Photo Collection
Take a moment to reflect on the many brave men and women who have given their lives in the service and protection of our great country. A military photo collection is a tribute to all of our heroes. - May 21, 2008 - VetFriends.com
USBGA's National Chapter Program is a Hit
The National Chapter Program is a platform to expand the Developmental Tour and member base of USBGA. - May 21, 2008 - United States Black Golfers Association
DVD Association Announces 2008 Excellence Award Winners
Recognizing and Rewarding Excellence in DVD, HD DVD, Blu-ray - May 20, 2008 - International Digital Media Alliance
Executive Director of American Foundation for Children with AIDS Reports Account of Trip to Zimbabwe, One of Few Americans to Travel There Since Presidential Election
Launches Emergency Campaign to Raise Funds for Life-Saving Antibiotics. - May 20, 2008 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Young Polar Scientists Take the Pulse of Permafrost Temperature
A team of young investigators from the Permafrost Young Researchers Network (http://pyrn.ways.org) have started an international project to measure climate change impacts on permafrost temperatures — with bore holes in Svalbard, northern Sweden, Norway and Finland. - May 20, 2008 - Permafrost Young Researchers Network
Ideal 4 Investors Announces Date for Summer Online Real Estate Investors Expo
Real Estate Investors Can Participate in Free Online Education Seminars and Discover Opportunities Through Online Property Tours. - May 19, 2008 - Ideal 4 Investors
Street Flips is Flipping the Streets
Street Flips (www.streetflips.com) is an arts & entertainment organization dedicated to promoting flipping/tricking above the influence of recreational drug-use and does live performances in addition to shooting a reality web show online to raise money and inspire kids to get out of the house,... - May 19, 2008 - Street Flips
3rd Annual American Cancer Society Coral Gables Relay for Life Silent Auction and Fashion Show
In joyous culmination and tasteful celebration of a successful Coral Gables Relay of Life 2008, this year they are hosting the Third Annual Relay for Life Silent Auction and Fashion Show. At 6:30pm on Thursday, May 22nd at the Venetian Pool in Coral Gables; survivors, family, friends, supporters, volunteers and community members will assemble to the theme of Old Havana. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Coral Gables American Cancer Society Relay for Life. - May 18, 2008 - Coral Gables Relay for Life
The 2008 Northern California Career & Leadership Summit - Free Event Enhance Your Career: Leadership, Networking and Communication Skills
The 2008 Northern California Career Summit, hosted by Job Connections, is a free, half-day conference targeted to Bay Area professionals looking to enhance their professional skills. The Summit will be held Saturday, May 31 from 8:00 AM to 2PM at the Community Presbyterian Church in Danville,... - May 18, 2008 - CPC Job Connections
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Acknowledges Local Chapters’ Successes
TAHU Awards Local Chapters’ Efforts of Record-Setting Membership Retention and Achievement. - May 18, 2008 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
SOS Children’s Villages Shares a Celebration of Home
For South Florida’s foster kids, home is a very special word and, for the hundreds of foster children that have come through their doors, SOS Children’s Villages – Florida is a very special place. On April 27, the organization and their community of supporters celebrated their 15th year of service with a “15 and Fabulous” Birthday Bash at Boca West Country Club. - May 18, 2008 - SOS Children's Villages - Florida
Citinannies.net Re-Launches a Service to Help Families and Nannies Fight Nigerian Scams
CitiNannies.net is the first family membership organization to offer families and candidates prescreening for the defense of fraud schemes and Nigerian scams. - May 17, 2008 - CitiNannies LLC
National Celiac Awareness Measure Garners Unprecedented Support Industry, Consumers and Policy Makers Back Legislation
The American Celiac Disease Alliance (ACDA) announces unprecedented support for bill by Rep. Nita Lowey recognizing May as National Celiac Disease Awareness Month. The measure also emphasizes the important role dietitians play in helping celiac patients, and urges more funding for celiac research. Major medical groups, pharmaceutical companies, food manufacturers and patient support groups have endorsed the bill. - May 17, 2008 - American Celiac Disease Alliance
Diversity Alliance for Science Releases Podcast on Merck & Co., Inc’s Involvement with Inaugural Conference
Diversity Alliance for Science (www.diversityallianceforscience.com) has announced the release of a podcast discussing Merck & Co., Inc.’s involvement in the 2008 inaugural conference and expo scheduled for May 19-20 at the Westin Governor Morris in Morristown, N.J. In the podcast, Dan... - May 17, 2008 - Diversity Alliance For Science, Inc.
Diabetic Foundation Brings "Sex and the City" to Miami with Screening and Silent Auction
The Diabetic Foundation will host a private screening of "Sex and the City" with a VIP reception and silent auction, in Aventura on June 1st. The screening of the film will be followed by a "Cosmos and Champagne" reception where guests can bid on items that tie into the film's theme. In 2006, the Diabetic Foundation was formed, a non-profit organization designed specifically to benefit underprivileged South Florida families whose children are suffering from juvenile diabetes. - May 17, 2008 - Diabetic Foundation, Inc.
National MS Society Receives $10,000 Donation from Fonville Morisey Realty's 12th Annual Golf Tournament
The National MS Society was presented with a $10,000 donation at the conclusion of the 12th Annual Fonville Morisey Realty Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament, held at Wildwood Green Golf Club, allowed more than 110 sales associates and employees the opportunity to give back to the local... - May 17, 2008 - National MS Society - Eastern North Carolina Chapter
N.C. Water Rights Committee Launches New Web Site
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) has announced the launch of the organization’s new Web site at www.ncwaterrights.org. The Web site features an overview of the organization, informative information on water rights and radio spots featuring N.C. Water Rights Committee... - May 17, 2008 - N.C. Water Rights Committee