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16 Seram (Moluccan) Cockatoos and 4 Purple-Naped Lories Released Back to the Wild on Seram Island, Eastern Indonesia
The illegal wild bird trade remains rampant in Indonesia, and includes a number of parrot species; populations of some of these are considered vulnerable to future extinction. Some of these birds cannot be returned to the wild for various reasons, but a select sub-population can be released if they meet criteria set forth by IUCN (the World Conservation Union) and CITES (Convention on the Trade in Endangered Species). The Indonesian Parrot Project has now carried out three such releases. - April 11, 2008 - Indonesian Parrot Project
Global Competition Seeks Social Entrepreneurs to Combat Modern-Day Slavery
Humanity United and Ashoka’s Changemakers Announce Worldwide Search for Solutions to End Modern-Day Slavery “Once and For All.” - April 11, 2008 - Ashoka's Changemakers
Make Sure You're Covered: Protect Yourself from Insurance & Risk Liabilities
NAFA Fleet Management Association and NETS, the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety, will present "Insurance and Risk Management Masters' Seminar" on May 2, 2008. - April 11, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Partners with Franklin Covey; Offering "7 Habits for Managers" Workshop
Attend this powerful FranklinCovey two-day workshop, April 29th - April 30th sponsored by the SBDC, and discover the same transforming principles that have led the world’s foremost business leaders to the professional and personal success they dreamed of. Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of The... - April 11, 2008 - Small Business Development Center North San Diego County
BBB Event Offers Free Identity Theft Protection Advice and On-Site Document Shredding
The Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina will hold a “Secure Your ID” Day on May 3. Consumers and small business owners are asked to bring all their personal documents to shred properly between 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - April 11, 2008 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Diversity Alliance for Science Announces Planning Committee for Inaugural Conference
Diversity Alliance for Science, Inc. (DA4S) (www.diversityallianceforscience.com) has announced the committee members for its inaugural networking conference and expo scheduled for May 19-20 at the Westin Governors Morris in Morristown, N.J. The two-day event will focus on developing and... - April 11, 2008 - Diversity Alliance For Science, Inc.
North Carolina Researchers Awarded Grant to Propel Multiple Sclerosis Research
Grants part of ongoing collaboration between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the National MS Society. - April 11, 2008 - National MS Society - Eastern North Carolina Chapter
Frederick, MD Men’s Event Includes Music and Community Service
Dr. Del Tackett, Alan Autry, Promise Keepers join together to promote community service and biblical worldview. Come praise, learn and serve together with other like minded men. Saturday 4/12, 8 AM Westview 16 theater. - April 10, 2008 - Maryland Coalition of Men's Ministries
Annual a Cappella Chorus and Quartet Competition
North Atlantic Region One of Sweet Adelines International will hold its 33rd Annual Competition at Symphony Hall, Springfield, Massachusetts 20 show choruses and 23 quartets representing the all of the New England states, northeastern New York State, Quebec and the Maritime Provinces of Canada... - April 10, 2008 - Region 1 Sweet Adelines
Announcing the 2008 Texas Film & Video Grants
Texas Film & Video Grants is a program designed to provide financial assistance to independent and emerging media makers who live in the State of Texas. Assistance is provided to artists whose work shows potential, skill, and creativity. Awards are distributed on a per-project basis; up to a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per project. - April 10, 2008 - Texas Filmmakers Corporation
North Carolina Governor Calls on FERC to Delay Alcoa Relicensing
Governor Michael F. Easley has asked federal regulators to delay a pending relicensing before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filed by Alcoa, Inc. for renewal of a 50-year license to govern and sustain ownership of the water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers... - April 10, 2008 - Stanly County
Cincinnati PR Firm Awards Pro Bono Assistance to Non Profit Animal Rescue
Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift Wins Eisen Management Group’s “Operation: Outreach 2008”. - April 10, 2008 - Peppermint Pig Thrift & Gift
TechBiz Connection Hosts Panel Discussion on Successful Strategies for Mergers and Acquisitions
TechBiz Connection (http://www.techbizconnection.org) will host a distinguished panel of local experts who will share their expertise in navigating a successful merger or acquisition at its monthly forum on Wednesday, April 16 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Calit2 at the University of California,... - April 09, 2008 - TechBiz Connection
Spring Clean Your Way to Better Indoor Air Quality
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification offers spring cleaning tips which will improve indoor environment quality and lead to healthier homes. - April 09, 2008 - Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
Vivaldi Live! at Arcosanti
The Arizona Vivaldi Festival & The Cosanti Foundation present Vivaldi Live!, a music and dance performance in celebration of composer Antonio Vivaldi. Tour of Arcosanti at 5pm, Dinner at 6pm. 928-632-6217. - April 09, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
Social Experiment Meet Dollar Bill Launched
Social Experiment and Charity Launched in Franklin, Tennessee. - April 09, 2008 - Meet Dollar Bill
The Ophelia Project President and CEO to Accept Award and Give Keynote Address
The Ophelia Project’s President and CEO, Mary Baird, will present a keynote address and accept an award April 12, 2008 at the American Association of University Women (AAUW) –Pennsylvania Chapter convention in Exton, PA. Mary will speak during the Outstanding Women Luncheon. She will... - April 09, 2008 - The Ophelia Project
NPSA Plans Euro Resale Expo Conference in Spain
The National Portable Storage Association members set to gather near Barcelona for educational and networking opportunities. - April 09, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
United States Black Golfers Association, a New Golfing Platform
Individuals can log on to the website; www.myusbga.com to join. - April 08, 2008 - United States Black Golfers Association
2008 Walk ‘N’ Rock Fundraiser Benefit for Beats & Rhythms
2008 Walk ‘N’ Rock is a two part event to help raise awareness and funding for congenital heart disease. Beats & Rhythms provides support services for local children affected with congenital heart disease through art and music programs. June 2008 will be the first medically... - April 08, 2008 - Beats & Rhythms
Can You do Anything You Can Get Away with
You can according to the self proclaimed "High Priest of Prickly Bog," leader of a new religion which follows the teachings of “The Great God Bongo.” He claims to have been anointed as such on April 9th 1997, by the ghost of a dead author named Hiram Blunt whom he says he met once in 1987. Apparently the author was alive at the time, although we have checked the records and not been able to trace any books he published before 2007. - April 07, 2008 - The Great God Bongo
Living Faith World Outreach Ministries Hosts Suspense Thriller
Young, attractive, Mary Smith, is your average 18-year old teenager. A 'good girl' by nature, she'll do whatever it takes to win the affection of her boyfriend. Meant to be thought-provoking and unforgettable, this nine-scene play will examine the consequences of our choices. Riveting... provoking... relevant. Trip to Hell is a tale you'll never forget. - April 07, 2008 - Living Faith World Outreach Ministries
Churches to Hold Web Focus Day April 27
Churches around the world will hold a 'web awareness' focus day on April 27. - April 07, 2008 - Internet Evangelism Day
American Foundation for Children with AIDS Responds to Requests for AIDS Help in Distressed Zimbabwe
As the world awaits every piece of news surrounding the elections in Zimbabwe, the American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA, www.helpchildrenwithaids.org) continues its plans to expand its work into the stricken country. In response to numerous requests for assistance, AFCA’s... - April 07, 2008 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
i4cp Study Finds, as E-Mail Use Grows, Few Companies Teach Employees How to Communicate
E-mail messages and electronic newsletters rule when it comes to internal communication in organizations today, according to a recent study conducted by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). Yet, information overload is a major challenge, and the situation is likely to grow worse, with... - April 07, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
10 City Health Festival Tour Celebrates Yoga Month 09.2008
Yoga Month, a national awareness campaign to inspire a healthy lifestyle, prepares to kick off its 10 City Health Festival Tour in September ‘08. Seane Corn, Shiva Rea and Sierra Bender are just a few of the yoga powerhouses appearing on tour in support of Yoga Month 09.2008. - April 07, 2008 - Yoga Health Foundation
A Modern Day Field of Dreams… an 81 Year Old Gentleman, 500 Children, and the NYC Police Department
81 year old Ted Buczek's NYPD son was murdered in Washington Heights, and for 19 years, the elder Buczek has helped change the community where his son died. Buczek's grief was put to good use... he continued helping the children his son loved so much. - April 06, 2008 - The Police Officer Michael John Buczek Foundation
Honoring U.S. Military Veterans - The Veterans Business Directory at VetFriends.com
VetFriends.com encourages people to honor U.S. veterans in a new way: Thank them for their military service and then do business with them at the VetFriends.com nationwide online Veterans Business Directory free for all to view. Veterans and military personnel can also access a free business resource section at VetFriends.com. - April 06, 2008 - VetFriends.com
Paolo Soleri Presents Sustainable Projects to Vatican
Internationally recognized architect, artist, & philosopher Paolo Soleri will be featured as a guest speaker at Building Well to Live Better, a conference organized by the Roman Catholic Church to address issues of sustainability and the environment. The intent of the conference is to bring a valid and substantial contribution in the field of eco-architecture applied to old and new religious buildings. Soleri is most recognized for his concept of arcology, a fusion of architecture and ecology. - April 06, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
NMSU Environmental Design Contest Fuels Clean Energy Economy
New Mexico State University’s Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE) in the College of Engineering is leading development of sustainable solutions to environmental challenges through its 18th international competition, the Environmental Design Contest at the Pan Am Center in Las... - April 06, 2008 - The Institute for Energy & the Environment
Clinton Says She Supports Federal Law Changes to Help Same-Sex Binational Couples
Presidential contender recognizes disparity in state marriage, civil union and domestic partner laws that bar LGBT citizens from equal immigration rights. - April 06, 2008 - Out4Immigration
Safe Boating Course to be Held at Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield
The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield will hold a Safe Boating Course on April 12th and 13th for children age 12 and older. The course will be held at the club, which is located at 1837 Ocean Street, Library Plaza. - April 05, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
NPSA Launches Portable Storage Industry Survey
Industry-wide survey seeks to determine size and strength of portable storage industry. - April 05, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
UK Travel Industry Team Runs for the Family Holiday Association in the 2008 Flora London Marathon
The Family Holiday Association (FHA) is fielding a travel industry team sponsored by Tourism Malaysia in the Flora London Marathon on April 13, with the aim of raising £30,000 for the charity. - April 05, 2008 - Family Holiday Association
Condors Hockey Club Lends Support to Bakersfield Scottish Games
The Bakersfield Condors Professional Hockey Club publicly lent its support to the Bakersfield Scottish Games this past Monday when it invited members of the Kern County Scottish Society to drop the ceremonial first puck at the Condor-Utah Grizzlies game at Rabobank Arena. - April 05, 2008 - Kern County Scottish Society
BBB Offers Advice on Avoiding Springtime Scams
From Landscaping to Tree Trimming – Consumer Beware. - April 05, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Imagine A Change Online Forums Provide a Venue for Iraqis to Freely Express Their Views
A new nonprofit organization called Imagine A Change is now working with Iraqis to give them a safe place to freely share their ideas and discuss the future of Iraq in spite of terrorist goals. - April 05, 2008 - Imagine A Change
LogoBee Creates Artistic Logo Design and Website for L. G. Art Gallery
LogoBee offers logo design and web design services. Recently they created both of these for the L. G. Art Gallery located in Lake Mary, Florida. - April 05, 2008 - LogoBee Logo Design
FreePoverty.com Proves That Learning Geography is Useful After All
Users of FreePoverty.com have eagerly contributed their basic geography knowledge to help save lives, resulting in the donation of over two million cups of water by the foundation. - April 04, 2008 - FreePoverty
Knowing is Peace: Using Entertainment to Save Lives; Atlanta Colleges Host Concert to Promote HIV/AIDS Awareness
Atlanta's College Students Join Together to Promote HIV/AIDS Awareness. Georgia State University Housing, AID Atlanta, Atlantis Music Conference, Universal Music Group, LIFEBeat, NAESM, the HBCU Network, and many other organizations have partnered together to host the Knowing Is Peace (KIP)... - April 04, 2008 - The HBCU Network
National Geographic Competition Surfacing Innovations in Tourism
Online Entries Accepted Until April 16th. - April 04, 2008 - Ashoka's Changemakers
50-State Compendia on Medical Spa Law Now Available to IMSA & DSA Members
ALFA International, the global legal network, a Sustaining Member of the International Medical Spa Association (IMSA) just released a 50-state compendia in CD format for the medical spa industry. Comprised of 125 independent business focused law firm in 40 countries (85 member firms across the... - April 04, 2008 - The Day Spa Association
Northern Kentucky Small Business Development Center Announces Spring Seminar Schedule
Northern Kentucky Small Business Development Center has several planned seminars on managing a successful small business. - April 04, 2008 - Northern Kentucky Small Business Development Center
Texas Association of Health Underwriters to Hold 20th Annual Convention
TAHU Convention Aims to Educate Consumers on Healthcare Issues. - April 04, 2008 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
National MS Society Announces Call for Sponsors for Triangle Walk MS 2008
The Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National MS Society has sponsorship opportunities available for the Triangle Walk MS 2008. Sponsors will receive proper incentives for sponsorship. - April 04, 2008 - Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the MS Society
"God’s Smuggler" Caught on HD
“Brother Andrew,” the best-selling author, recently revealed his principles of leadership. - April 04, 2008 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International
World Famous Charity Wine Festival to be Held Feb. 6-8, 2009 in Naples, Florida
Naples Winter Wine Festival announces its 2009 Festival dates. - April 04, 2008 - Naples Winter Wine Festival
towSearch.com Adds 10,000 Towing Providers and Sees a 29% Increase in Searches
towPartners® today announced that it has added more than 10,000 service providers to its free towing and road service provider locator tool in the first quarter of 2008. The addition of so many service providers comes alongside a new interface for users which improves search results. In the... - April 03, 2008 - towPartners
MJSA Eager to Help Jewelry Designers Succeed in the Business of Bling
Designers and artisans can now gain entry to MJSA’s EXPO NY and take advantage of the jewelry manufacturing industry’s annual trade show--April 13-15, 2008 at the Jacob K. Javitz Convention Center, NYC. - April 03, 2008 - Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America
Diversity Alliance for Science Conference Announces Available Sponsorships
Diversity Alliance for Science, Inc. (DA4S) (www.diversityallianceforscience.com) has announced that sponsorships are available for its inaugural networking conference and expo on May 19-20 at the Westin Governors Morris in Morristown, N.J. Sponsorships range from $3,000 to $25,000. Detailed... - April 03, 2008 - Diversity Alliance For Science, Inc.