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International Cheetah Specialist, Dr. Laurie Marker, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Zoological Society of San Diego
Laurie Marker, Ph.D., who has worked with cheetahs for nearly 35 years, is the recipient of the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Zoological Society of San Diego. As an American Conservation Scientists and Humanitarian, Marker has been working with local African communities towards ensuring the survival of cheetahs. - May 17, 2008 - Cheetah Conservation Fund
Despite Slow Economy Businesswomen Are Blazing Ahead—just Like the Little Engine That Could, Dallas Conference in July
With all the news of a slow down in our economy, Sandra Yancey, Founder & CEO of Dallas based eWomenNetwork, an international business women’s networking organization, says there is a real and measurable change in the way women entrepreneurs are pushing forward and profiting despite negative news about the economy - May 17, 2008 - eWomenNetwork
Seven Pitfalls of Search Engine Marketing Webinar
The ICCA hosts Internet Marketing Expert, Todd Miechiels, in a May 22nd webinar for small to mid-sized businesses on how to avoid the pitfalls that waste time and money when trying to use the Internet to generate demand and sales. - May 17, 2008 - ICCA
Petitions Certified for Kent Bjorklund for Osceola County Commissioner, District 3 (Florida)
Kent Bjorklund, a minister, business consultant, and Osceola County resident since 1983, is a strong candidate for Osceola County Commissioner, District 3. He has gathered a sufficient number of petitions to get on the ballot for the primary in August, 2008. These petitions were officially certified by the Osceola County Supervisor of Elections on April 8, 2008. - May 17, 2008 - The Kent Bjorklund for Osceola County Commissioner Campaign
ISM: to Celebrate the "Best in Show"
This event is a friendly art competition that will allow student artists to show their art work. This art show will give local students a chance to see what a professional gallery experience is all about. - May 17, 2008 - ISM
Join Miss World Tatana Kucharova, Tomas Bata and Many Other Distinguished Guests and Models in Czech Spring Gala Celebration of One-of-a-Kind Travel Exhibition ZliNY
On May 20th, the Czech Center New York will host a spring gala at the Museum of Arts and Design to celebrate the travel exhibition “ZliNY” and to honor Tomas Bata,91, the son of Zlin's founder, philanthropist and Chairman of the Bata Shoe Company. Zlin in New York is the most... - May 16, 2008 - Czech Center New York
The Makeup Show NYC Offers a Palette of Beauty Authorities as Celebrity Makeup Artists Trade Beauty-Bag Secrets at the 2-Day Pro-Focused Event, May 18-19, 2008
Touching up on the latest products, trends and techniques from Editorial Beauty, Airbrush Secrets, FX Makeup for HD TV, and The Perfect Bride via keynote presentations, forums, seminars, and hands-on workshops with Makeup Artists in the fashion, entertainment, film and TV industry. - May 16, 2008 - The Makeup Show
The Zemel Choir's Celebrate with Song 2008
The Zemel Choir’s “Celebrate with Song” event of two weeks of intensive workshops and rehearsals is about to start on June 1st with a concert at St Johns Smith Square on June 15th. Designed to promote Jewish Choral music, the event should be huge success, attracting workshop... - May 16, 2008 - The Zemel Choir
New Jersey General Assembly Recognizes Monday, May 19 as Diversity Alliance for Science Day
Diversity Alliance for Science (www.diversityallianceforscience.com) has announced that the New Jersey General Assembly recognizes Monday, May 19 as Diversity Alliance for Science Day in honor of the organization’s inaugural conference and expo in Morristown, New Jersey on May 19 and 20. - May 16, 2008 - Diversity Alliance For Science, Inc.
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Sponsors Drug Safety Session at the 2008 CED Biotech Conference
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) will sponsor an interactive session on drug safety entitled “Paradigm Shift in FDA Approval” at the May 20th 2008 Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) Biotech Conference. The conference will be held at The Benton... - May 16, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Del Mar Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces New Name and Identity
Effective July 1, 2008, the Del Mar Regional Chamber of Commerce will officially become the San Diego Coastal Chamber of Commerce, accompanied by a new organizational identity and tagline of: “Where business meets opportunity.” - May 16, 2008 - Del Mar Regional Chamber of Commerce
Thousands to Take to the Streets Globally to Call for Humanitarian Assistance to Burma
Burma Global Action Network, in coalition with U.S. Campaign for Burma and Burma Campaign U.K. is calling for Global Day of Action on Saturday May 17th, 2008. - May 16, 2008 - Burma Global Action Network (BGAN)
Motorcycle Towing Service Provider Locator Service Launches
towPartners today announced that it has expanded the offering of its popular towSearch service (www.towsearch.com) by adding a motorcyclist specific site, www.motorcycleroadside.com, that uses the highly developed towPartners database system. This service will allow motorcyclists to locate service providers when they have a roadside disablement. A mobile version of the application simplifies the search process for those on cell phones and other mobile devices. - May 15, 2008 - towPartners
Burma Global Action Network Urges Efficient Aid for the Humanitarian Crisis in Burma Through Effective Channels
Over 100,000 Dead with Mainstream Aid Organizations Unable to Reach Affected Areas. - May 15, 2008 - Burma Global Action Network (BGAN)
Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center Honors Two Women as 2008 Volunteers of the Year
Linda Cavender and Minn Poe of Riverside, CA, have received the 2008 Friends of the Animals Award for their years of dedication and varied work on behalf of the cats and dogs at the Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center. - May 15, 2008 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Afghanistan Images of Deserts, Towns and Cities, Including Portraits, Shrines, Landscapes, Stores, Houses, and Commerce from Herat and Kabul
Afghanistan Photographic Images Now Available To Private Individuals And Government, Ngo, And Commercial Organizations. Library of Current Scenes from the Deserts, Towns and Cities Include Portraits, Shrines, Landscapes, Stores, Houses, and Commerce from Herat and Kabul. Jay Buckner, principal of... - May 15, 2008 - Buckner Creative
NATF Hosts Yuri Rasovsky's Master Class in Audio Drama Directing
NATF to host award winning audio theatre producer/writer Yuri Rasovsky's Master Class: Principles of Directing Actors for Audio Drama New York City, September, 2008 - May 15, 2008 - National Audio Theatre Festivals, Inc.
Willamette Radio Workshop Joins NATF's Audio Theater Workshop
Sam Mowry and Cynthia McGean of the Willamette Radio Workshop will lead classes in the 27th Annual Audio Theater Workshop in West Plains, MO, June 22-27, 2008. - May 15, 2008 - National Audio Theatre Festivals, Inc.
Brian Jordan, Deidra Dukes and Other Local Celebrities Join Junior Achievement of Georgia to Celebrate "JA Day"
Local celebrities including former Atlanta Brave and Falcon Brian Jordan, Fox 5 news anchor Deidra Dukes, radio personalities Murph Dawg & CJ from 95.5 The Beat, Mixx Master Mitch from KISS 104.1 and others will join Junior Achievement of Georgia to celebrate “JA Day” on Thursday,... - May 15, 2008 - Junior Achievement of Georgia
Engineering Best Practise Improves Planet
Systems Engineering, a profession associated with putting satellites into space, creating the newest car models, or improving transportation systems will be in focus during the upcoming international symposium. - May 15, 2008 - German Chapter of INCOSE
Medical Tourism Conference – September 9 Through 12th – San Francisco, California USA
Some of the largest international insurance companies have already registered to attend the medical tourism conference specifically for the purpose of finding international clinics and hospitals to send patients to. - May 15, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Committee Seeking Contact Information for the St. Helens High School Class of 1988
The St. Helens High School Class of 1988 reunion planning committee is looking to find former classmates to invite to August reunion. - May 15, 2008 - St. Helens High School Class of 1988 Reunion Committee
NPSA Heads to Europe to Discuss New Container Opportunities
The National Portable Storage Association members are set to gather in Spain for educational and networking opportunities at the Resale Expo June 8-10, 2008. - May 15, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
First Book-Metro Phoenix, Borders® and Waldenbooks® Stores Bring the Gift of New Books To Children in Need
First Book-Metro Phoenix was excited to grant $4,000 in Borders gift cards to local non-profits that directly serve children in need. This year First Book-Metro Phoenix had the privilege to distribute these gift cards to Motheread® Arizona, The Family School, Los Arcos United Methodist Church, Wesley Community Center, Mesa Early Learning and Lincoln Learning Center. This is the second consecutive year that Borders, Waldenbooks and First Book have joined together for a holiday fundraising drive. - May 15, 2008 - First Book - Metro Phoenix
The International Brangus Breeders Association Launches OptimaxX
The International Brangus® Breeders Association (IBBA) has launched a USDA genetics, source and age verification program, OptimaxX. As of May 5, 2008, USDA has approved IBBA to begin enrolling producers in the program and issuing the official OptimaxX tag with the USDA "Process... - May 15, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Diversity Alliance for Science Conference Names Dr. Gyan Prakash as Keynote Speaker
Diversity Alliance for Science (www.diversityallianceforscience.com) has announced that Dr. Gyan (John) Prakash, chief scientific officer and senior vice president of AMAR International, Inc., is the keynote speaker for the organization’s inaugural networking conference and expo scheduled for... - May 15, 2008 - Diversity Alliance For Science, Inc.
Buffalo Allies of Bozeman is Founded to Take Action Against the Slaughter and Hazing of Wild Buffalo
New group takes a grassroots approach toward advocacy of buffalo in the Yellowstone area. - May 15, 2008 - Buffalo Allies of Bozeman
International Software Development Outsourcing Conference – Program Announcement
Event for anyone interested in software development outsourcing and offshoring. - May 14, 2008 - Global Learning Foundation
Medical Tourism Conference Announces Special Keynote Speaker
The Keynote Speaker for the Medical Tourism Association’s annual conference in San Francisco, September 9 through 12th has been announced. The speaker will be Alex Piper, a former buyer of healthcare for Chrysler (formerly DaimlerChrysler). Mr. Piper is very passionate about Medical Tourism and promotes it is a potential solution for the US healthcare crisis. - May 14, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Junior Achievement Helps "Recession-Proof" Georgia’s Youth
Considering the economic concerns of many Georgians, ranging from the mortgage and credit crises to company layoffs and an unemployment rate that exceeds the national average, Junior Achievement of Georgia is teaching students as early as kindergarten the skills to manage their own financial matters. - May 14, 2008 - Junior Achievement of Georgia
Gov. Jon S. Corzine Welcomes Diversity Alliance for Science to New Jersey
Diversity Alliance for Science (www.diversityallianceforscience.com) has announced that Gov. Jon S. Corzine and the state of New Jersey have issued a letter of welcome to the organization’s inaugural conference and expo to Morristown, New Jersey on May 19 and 20. In a letter addressed to... - May 14, 2008 - Diversity Alliance For Science, Inc.
Simon Calder Hosts Travel Industry Charity Pub Quiz
Travel journalist Simon Calder is to host a travel industry charity pub quiz on the 27th of May in London to raise money for the Family Holiday Association, a UK charity that gives children in need the chance of a break away with their family. - May 14, 2008 - Family Holiday Association
Rogue Document Preparers: Unfair Competition and LDA Compliance
Deputy District Attorney to Speak About Paralegals, Legal Document Assistant Registration and Unfair Business Practices. - May 14, 2008 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
Children of the Dump Celebrates Ten Years of Helping the Children
The Children of the Dump celebrates ten years of helping the poor children of Puerto Vallarta receive an education. - May 14, 2008 - Children of the Dump
USBGA Launches the National Chapter Program
The NCP is platform that will gives media exposure and sponsorships to aspiring pro golfers. - May 14, 2008 - United States Black Golfers Association
The Indomitible Human Spirit - Classical Piano with a Twist
Gary Graffman, award winning performer and world reknown pianist, performs a one time only concert in Savannah, Georgia at historic downtown Wesley Monumental Church. This must see event is presented by the all volunteer Savannah Concert Association. See this amazing left hand only concert on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 4 in the afternoon. - May 14, 2008 - Savannah Concert Association
NAFA Announces the Winners of the 2008 Green Fleet Awards
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces the winners of the first-ever Green Fleet Awards. The awards were handed out at NAFA's Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 5, 2008. - May 14, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Don Conrad, Author of How to Find That Quality Tenant, Discusses the Tenant Selection Process for Landlords on "Ideal Investment Radio"
Noted expert on landlording will discuss his 5 step strategy for helping real estate investors make that crucial decision on who to rent to. - May 14, 2008 - Ideal 4 Investors
Tripping the Mic Fantastic with Barbara Rosenblat at NATF's 27th Annual Audio Theater Workshop
Barbara Rosenblat, one of the most revered voice actors in the country, brings her two day masterclass to NATF's Annual Audio Theatre Workshop in West Plains, MO, June 22-27, 2008. - May 14, 2008 - National Audio Theatre Festivals, Inc.
Climbers to Attempt to Summit Highest Peaks in 50 States En Masse to Raise Funds for Children With AIDS
Summer Summit Challenge to be Held June 27 to July 6 to Benefit American Foundation for Children with AIDS. - May 13, 2008 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
A New Online Debt Resource in the UK Providing Expert and Impartial Debt Advice
The Debt Advice Trust is a UK registered not for profit organisation which exists to enable people in serious debt to get advice on various debt solutions ranging from Bankruptcy to an IVA (Individual Voluntary Arrangements), Management Plans and more. - May 13, 2008 - Debt Advice Trust
Myanmar Relief Options
Getting relief through to the victims of Nargis Cyclone. - May 13, 2008 - US Asian Chamber of Commerce
GBBR Charitable Foundation Accepting Summer 2008 Grant Applications -- Baltimore Area Housing, Education and Community Development Groups Encouraged to Apply
The Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® (GBBR) Charitable Foundation is announcing the availability of grant money for organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life in Baltimore-area neighborhoods. Groups providing assistance with homeownership, fair housing practices, community... - May 12, 2008 - Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
DC AHEC Hosts the 1st Annual "DC African Health and Empowerment Day" Health Event
The DC Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC) in partnership with the DC Mayor’s Office of African Affairs (OAA) is hosting a health event to bring attention to the health, wellness, and medical needs that are unique to the African community in the District of Columbia. The unique needs of the African community must also be met if health care disparities are to be eliminated in the District of Columbia. - May 11, 2008 - District of Columbia Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC)
TechBiz Connection Presents Panel Discussion on Web 2.0 and Social Networking
TechBiz Connection (http://www.techbizconnection.org) will host a distinguished panel of business leaders and innovators who will discuss what Web 2.0 and social networking means for companies and their customers and competitors at its monthly forum on Wednesday, May 21 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at The Student Center at the University of California, Irvine. - May 11, 2008 - TechBiz Connection
Diversity Alliance for Science Releases Podcast on Speakers and Panels at Inaugural Conference and Expo
Diversity Alliance for Science (www.diversityallianceforscience.com) has announced the release of a podcast discussing what attendees can expect at the 2008 inaugural conference and expo scheduled for May 19-20 at the Westin Governor Morris in Morristown, N.J. In the podcast, Alison Macpherson,... - May 11, 2008 - Diversity Alliance For Science, Inc.
Investor-Ready Program Opens Doors for Entrepreneurs
Presenting to an angel investment group gives business owners the opportunity to attract investors so they can grow their business and expand their markets. - May 10, 2008 - Northern Ontario Enterprise Gateway
Humanity First to Provide Clean Water to Over One Million People
In a recent effort to aid victims still suffering from the wreckage caused by the 2005 earthquake in northern Pakistan, Humanity First has initiated a water filtration project that is projected to provide water accessibility to 1.26 million people. With Humanity First’s investment of over... - May 10, 2008 - Humanity First
Former NFL Coach and NFL Today Sports Analyst Bill Cowher to Speak at BCA Triangle Breakfast
Former N.C. State player, Super Bowl coach to speak May 16 gathering. - May 10, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Computer Association Holds 31st Annual Conference
The ICCA, founded in the days of room-sized computers, will hold its annual conference this year in Washington, D.C., June 6-8th. Small business owner attendees will listen to speakers discuss how to recession proof their businesses. - May 10, 2008 - ICCA