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Niger Educational System Associates Partner with Malaria Foundation International
Recognizing that ending Malaria requires much more than bednets, the Niger Educational System Associates (NESA) partners with the Malaria Foundation to implement a long-term plan focused on education and economic development. - March 13, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
SmartVolunteer Partners with Good News Broadcast
In an effort to drive skill-based volunteering to the forefront of volunteer recruitment and engagement, SmartVolunteer has partnered with Good News Broadcast. On Thursday, February 21st, SmartVolunteer was interviewed by Paul Sladkus, Executive Producer of Good News... - March 13, 2008 - SmartVolunteer
Truth or Myth: Carpet Aggravates Allergies
When the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) recently surveyed 1,155 U.S. homeowners about their sentiments toward home health and flooring, it found that 75 percent believed carpet to be the least effective floor covering when it comes to reducing conditions... - March 13, 2008 - Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
VirtualAssistantNetworking.com Hosts Teleseminar on March 20 to Help Small Business Owners Identify Their Success Stumbling Blocks
Author and motivational business speaker Barbara "Don't Make Me Slap You" Grassey to discuss the five common mistakes made by small business owners. - March 13, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Humanity First Continues to Provide Aid to Peru Earthquake Victims
Following the disastrous 8.0 earthquake which greatly disrupted the livelihood of southern Peru, Humanity First deployed a first responder team to many villages, eventually bringing much needed food and medicinal care to victims. More than half a year later, the region is still struck with poverty,... - March 13, 2008 - Humanity First
Malaysian Economic Agenda Set to Propel Growth
Anwar Ibrahim says that with a resounding victory in the March 8th elections, KeADILan (Justice Party) is set to begin implementation of its economic agenda which will stimulate economic growth, attract foreign investment and ensure that marginalised and poor communities receive adequate attention and support from the government. - March 12, 2008 - Office of Anwar Ibrahim
Gas Price Driven Inflation Tackled at International Conference
Years of Rising Gas Prices caused by Peak Oil; Beginning of Rapid Long-Term Inflation and Recession; Energy and Climate Uncertainty Grow. - March 12, 2008 - Local Future
RWHRMA Presents "Creating We… The DNA of Leadership"
After RWHRMA's March 18th lunch seminar, Human Resource executives will realize why it’s so important to become partners with the leaders in their organizations in setting the stage for the emergence of a new culture, which focuses on relationships and building partnerships within the organization and also with customers. The new mantra for 21st century leadership truly is “Creating We.” - March 12, 2008 - Raleigh Wake Human Resource Management Association (RWHRMA)
23rd Annual a Toast to the Triangle Takes in Record Breaking Proceeds
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced that the 2008 A Toast to the Triangle™ raised more than $212,000, a record breaking amount for the annual fundraiser. The 23rd annual Toast was held on Sunday, March 9 at North Carolina... - March 12, 2008 - A Toast To The Triangle
Private and Nonprofit Sector Partnership Encourages International Exchange and Cooperation
Atlas Service Corps, Inc. (Atlas Corps), a new international nonprofit organization bringing global nonprofit leaders to the United States, announces support from DuPont for its inaugural fellows program. As a founding corporate sponsor, DuPont will support 2007-08 Atlas Corps Fellow Gargi Saha... - March 12, 2008 - Atlas Service Corps, Inc.
Local Business Expands to Meet Demand
After only two months of operation in Bethlehem, group looks to grow businesses in both Allentown and Forks Township. - March 12, 2008 - ReferralWeb
The Business Knowledge Gap
i4cp study shows that nearly 30% of corporate participants feel a lack of business acumen among managers has a great impact on organizations. - March 12, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
FreePoverty.com - Knowledge is All It Takes to Donate Over 1 Million Cups of Water
After surpassing a milestone of donating one million cups of water, FreePoverty.com sees a brighter future thanks to the knowledge of its users. - March 12, 2008 - FreePoverty
nvohk™ is the First Community-Managed, Surf-Inspired, Eco-Friendly Clothing Company
nvohk™: The First Crowd F(o)unded Eco-Clothing Brand Signs Up 1,900+ Future Members. - March 12, 2008 - nvohk, inc
Future Scientists Gather at Meredith College for the North Carolina State Science Fair
Students will participate in the State Science and Engineering Fair of NC at Meredith College on Saturday, March 15. About 270 students from schools across the state survived the challenge at the regional competition. The public is encouraged to attend from 2-4 p.m. The event will be held in the Math and Science Building. The SMT Center supports events such as this because it is an outlet for students to showcase research they have conducted. - March 12, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
Health & Wellness Program
"Good health is ... not just an absence of disease; it is a state of positive well-being-ness. We are not just humans who are destined to fall sick and get cured. We have been created to feel bliss continuously inside us and ecstatic lightness at the Being level. This is good health." -Paramahamsa Nithyananda. The Health & Wellness is a 2-day meditation program designed by Paramahamsa to help us reconnect with the innate intelligence of our bodies, and to allow flowering of perfect health. - March 11, 2008 - Life Bliss New York
Misty Richards is Selected as the 2008 National Student President-Elect of the American Medical Women's Association
Ms. Richards is a Third Year Medical Student at Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. - March 11, 2008 - Engeye
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Signs b3bio, Inc.
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) has announced that b3bio, Inc. has joined The Hamner Accelerator for Translational Bioscience. The accelerator program provides an opportunity for leaders of emerging companies and academic institutions to access resources at The Hamner... - March 11, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
UN, Kids for Kids, Government of North Darfur Unite to Deliver Medical Equipment to Remote Hospital in Darfur
Kids for Kids’ Trustees Patricia Parker MBE and Alastair King-Smith arrived today in Khartoum after a week in North Darfur where they were able to deliver medical equipment to a remote rural hospital. Mellit is home to over 151,000 people, plus an emergency displaced camp of thousands, but... - March 11, 2008 - US Friends of Kids for Kids
APICS Toledo Seminar on the Purchasing Knowledge Revolution
Supply Chain and Operations professions are in the midst of a revolution, a knowledge revolution powered by the Internet. Professionals, who embrace it, gain a clear competitive advantage. - March 10, 2008 - Toledo APICS
FL-3 Airboat Search and Rescue Welcomes Aboard Dr. Richard Deichmann, Physician and Author
Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue welcomes its newest member Dr. Richard Deichmann, author of Code Blue: A Katrina Physician's Memoir. - March 09, 2008 - Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue
KOLA 99.9 FM Named a Presenting Sponsor of Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 16th Annual Walk with the Animals, March 22 in Riverside, CA
Brian Casey, Patti Banner and Intern Ian of "Brian Casey and the Wake-Up Bunch" morning show on classic hits station KOLA 99.9 FM and the KOLA Prize Caravan will be at the Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 16th Annual Walk With The Animals fundraiser, March 22 at Fairmount Park, Riverside, CA. - March 09, 2008 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
NAHREP Tampa Bay Board of Directors Appointed for 2008
The elected members were sworn in during December ceremony and members luncheon. - March 09, 2008 - NAHREP Tampa Bay Chapter
Sikhcess™ Volunteers Distribute More Than 42,000 Meals in a Single Night in Worldwide Campaign to 'Feed the Homeless'
Global effort surpasses expectations with more than 120,000 meals distributed to-date; preparations for additional campaigns already actively underway. - March 09, 2008 - Sikhcess
Adoptee, Comedienne and Author Alison Larkin Brings Her Wildly Popular Comedy to JourneyToMe.com and Adoption Today Fundraiser on April 3rd
Tickets available immediately to see Alison Larkin perform, read and sign copies of her book The English American and hear Crush Quarterback John Dutton and his wife Terina Dutton share their personal adoption story to Miki. - March 08, 2008 - Journey To Me
The Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation Announces 5th Annual Ryan’s Run 5K
On Saturday June 21, 2008 the Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation- (www.RAKMF.org) along with the Jersey Shore Running Club, will hold its fifth annual 5k run/walk at the Mountain Hill School in Middletown, New Jersey. The event will be a 3.1-mile run/walk meandering through Middletown’s... - March 08, 2008 - Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation
SMT Center Sponsors Student Delegation Participation in the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition
Five students from North Carolina will be traveling with a delegation to Beijing, China to participate in the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition. This is the only delegation from the United States that will be going to China. The North Carolina Science Mathematics Technology Education Center, (NC SMT) is sponsoring the students to be a part of this event. - March 08, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
Mini-Conference to Offer Valuable Resources to Virtual Assistants, Outsourcing Providers and Remote Professionals
RemoteProfessionals.com, Inc., will present a mini-conference on April 17, 2008 for those small business owners, freelancers, outsourcing professionals and virtual assistants who work independently. The mini-conference will be a full day event, will include hands-on workshops and will offer tracks for both seasoned independent service providers and those new to the remote services field. A complete program is available at www.RemoteProfessionals.com. Space is limited. - March 08, 2008 - RemoteProfessionals.com
A Human Holocaust Exhibit Finds Homes in a City of Institutions
It is called “ONE SOUL: When Humanity Fails” and it is currently touring New York: booked next into Grand Central Station for a week in April (14-18) as well as the Bronx Library Center (April). Utilizing museum-quality, audio/visual technology, ONE SOUL recounts a startlingly, moving... - March 08, 2008 - Afikim Foundation
Jewelry Designer Introduces New Line of Hair Jewelry
Francesca Fine Jewelry introduces their new line of genuine gemstone hair jewelry. - March 08, 2008 - Jewelry Sprout
NPSA Mixes Portable Storage with Fine Wine
Members of the portable storage are gathering in Winston-Salem, N.C. this spring to combine work and play as they build new relationships. - March 08, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
California Sports Hall of Fame to Induct Class of 2008
The California Sports Hall of Fame (CSHOF) will induct its second Hall of Fame class of inductees on April 6th, 2008. The second class of 7 includes sports legends Willie Mays, and David Winfield. The Induction Dinner will be held at Pacific Palms Resort, City Of Industry, CA at 5:00pm. - March 07, 2008 - California Sports Hall Of Fame
The WomensNet Network Announces New Amber Grant Competition and Launches WomensnetOnline - A Social & Business Network for Women Entrepreneurs
The WomensNet Network has expanded it’s family of entrepreneurial focused sites with it’s latest offering - WomensnetOnline.com, a social & business networking site for women in business. According to Melody Wigdahl, the 53 year old founder, “WomensnetOnline is a Facebook or... - March 07, 2008 - WomensNet.Net
International Affairs Council Announces 2008 WorldQuest for Business Winners
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced the winners of the 2008 WorldQuest for Business competition, which was held on Feb. 19 at the American Tobacco Campus in Durham. The winners, team Global Village Whiz Kids, represented... - March 07, 2008 - International Affairs Council
NAMWOLF Congratulates Steve Jemison on His Appointment as Chief Legal Officer at Proctor & Gamble
Jemison to Assume Role of Chief Legal Officer on June 1, 2008. - March 07, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Renowned Artist Makoto Fujimura to Speak at the John Jay Institute and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
World-renowned artist Makoto Fujimura will lecture at the John Jay Institute as part of their series “Cities of God: a neo-traditional vision for building good cities and towns.” Mr. Fujimura is a member of the prestigious National Council for the Arts and is founder of the... - March 07, 2008 - The John Jay Institute
Industry Leaders to Provide Solutions at the 2nd Annual Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators Symposium in Dallas
With soaring health care costs, understaffed hospitals, and an increasingly diverse immigrant population facing the Texas healthcare industry, the Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators has invited leading organizations and individuals from across the nation to explore ways to... - March 07, 2008 - Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) April 10 Benefit Luncheon Raises Awareness of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Features Prominent Speakers
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) April Benefit Luncheon Raises Awareness of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Features Prominent Speakers: Abigail Disney of the Daphne Foundation and NY Times Bestselling Author, R. Stephanie Good, Esq. - March 07, 2008 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
Boot Camp for New Dads Receives Grant from Pacific Life Foundation
The Pacific Life Foundation of the Pacific Life Insurance Company has recently bestowed a grant upon Boot Camp for New Dads, a non-profit orientation program for fathers-to-be, operating in more than 260 hospitals, clinics, schools and churches around the country. The grant will be used to develop... - March 07, 2008 - Boot Camps for Dads
Maryland Dentist Gives Patients Brighter Smiles to Benefit Children's Charities
Maryland dentist is donating his time and materials to professionally whiten patients' teeth during the "Smiles for Life" National Campaign now through June 30th. Cost to the patient will only be $200, which is half his normal cost, and will be split among two charities - the Casey Cares Foundation, which provides uplifting programs for critically ill children, and the Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation. - March 06, 2008 - Casey Cares Foundation
Friends of Negro Spirituals to Release Oakland's First Negro Spirituals Oral Histories to Mills College and Oakland Libraries
Negro Spirituals Oral DVDs and transcripts. - March 06, 2008 - Friends of Negro Spirituals
NAMWOLF Issues Challenge to FDIC
FDIC Fails to Establish Minority/Women Business Enterprise Goals in Latest Solicitation for Asset Servicing & Management. - March 06, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Better Business Bureau Warns of Tax Fraud Schemes
Know the “red flags” and how to avoid them. - March 06, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
SunGard to Present at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Liquidity Risk Management Scheduled for March 6, 2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that SunGard, a global leader in software and processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector, will be a key sponsor at its upcoming teleconference entitled:... - March 06, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Top Press Secretary Joins Steve Francis Campaign for Mayor of San Diego
One of the most reputable Press Secretaries in California and two-time political employee of Governer Schwarzenegger has joined the Steve Francis’ mayoral campaign in San Diego. - March 05, 2008 - Steve Francis for Mayor
Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum Announces 2008 Pages to Podium Sponsors
The Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum (RPWF) (www.rpwf.net), an organization of diverse professional and executive women, has announced the following sponsors for the 2008 Pages to Podium luncheon, scheduled for Thursday, April 24 at the Brier Creek Country Club. - March 04, 2008 - Raleigh Professional Women's Forum
Virtual Meets Reality
VAnetworking.com receives mention in Entrepreneur Magazine - March 04, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Professional Networks, Headquartered in Greenville, SC Hires Three to Their Management Team
Professional Network Connections hires four to their Network Management Team. Jon Grandrath as Sales Manager for Charleston through Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Ted Hackett as Tennessee State Director, Dawoud Charles as the Georgia State Director, and Myndi Ziemann as Sales Manager for the Jacksonville, Florida area. - March 04, 2008 - Professional Network Connections
Professional Network Connections Launches in Delaware
Professional Network Connections, the newest business networking organization, is launching in Delaware, Florida, and Tennessee during the month of March. Professional Network Connections was founded by Debbie Griffith-Brown in Greenville, South Carolina over three years ago. It was built on four... - March 04, 2008 - Professional Network Connections
Bear Creek Center Announces "Kickin' Back at the Vineyard" Fundraiser with Bluegrass Music by Kickin' Grass
Live bluegrass by “Kickin Grass,” wine tastings, arts and crafts, plenty of food, raffles, games and door prizes – all will be part of “Kickin’ Back at the Vineyard,” a fundraiser to be held at the Hinnant Family Vineyards and Winery on Saturday, May 10, 2008, to... - March 02, 2008 - RHA Howell Care Centers