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Changing the World One T-Shirt at a Time
What do you get when you cross a 13 year old girl with a desire to change the world? You get philanthroteens, a GoodStorm eStore at www.goodstorm.com/stores/philanthroteen . Philanthroteens is an idea originated by 13 year-old Landry Low, a Paradise Valley, Arizona middle school student with a... - January 09, 2007 - Hearts of Stone
Meals And Memories: First Local Chabad Cookbook Published -- Can Matzah Balls and Kung Pao Chicken Coexist?
The Chabad of Upper Montgomery County, MD has collected the best recipes from synagogue members, family, and friends and compiled them into an attractive professionally published keepsake 3-ring cookbook. With 350 recipes, Meals and Memories: A Collection of Recipes Old and New is a fantastic collection containing a wide variety of cuisine, from traditional Jewish recipes to Italian, Mexican, Indian, Asian, and American sources. - January 09, 2007 - Chabad of Upper Montgomery County Maryland
Independent Writers of Chicago: “On the Political Beat”
Political journalist, editor and author James L. Merriner, gives the low-down on low down Illinois politics, sharing successful “how-to” secrets of his own on political reporting. Tuesday, January 9th, Chicago Athletic Club’s 7th Floor Lakeshore Room, 12 S. Michigan Ave. Program 6 p.m. Networking 5 p.m. Nonmembers, $15; IWOC members free. For more information, call 847-855-6670 or visit www.iwoc.org . - January 09, 2007 - Independent Writers of Chicago
WPO Member Named Minnesota and Dakotas Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2006 Winner
Amy Langer Honored in Emerging Category - January 08, 2007 - Women President Organization
Insight on The Word Debuts, Finishes Strong Among Listeners
Podcast outreach with Wisdom The Principal Thing - January 08, 2007 - Insight on The Word
CalTrans Reserves Over $20 Billion Dollars in Infrastructure Building Bonds Exclusively to Small Businesses; the SBDC is Here to Assist Small Business in the RFP Process
Strategically placed California Construction Contracting Programs, all located within existing Small Business Development Centers, offers the free training and counseling you need to enhance your ability to bid for and win state highway construction contracts. - January 07, 2007 - Small Business Development Center North San Diego County
New Board for Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association Takes Oath
At a regular monthly meeting in December, the Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association (RWHRMA) installed the following people as Board members to lead the association in its service to human resource professionals in the Raleigh area in 2007. President Amy Jelovsek, PHR Human... - January 05, 2007 - Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association
Franklin Covey Presents Effective Planning Tools and Tips at the Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association Meeting
Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association provides membership with effective planning tips at monthly meeting. - January 05, 2007 - Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association
Children Emerging as Unexpected International Ministry Priority
Over 83% of All New Christians Worldwide Are Under 15 Years of Age. - January 05, 2007 - Gospel Light Worldwide
Arizona Media Discovers Treasures from Asia at New Retailer, Imports of Bali
Strong media coverage of Imports of Bali store has attracted hundreds of shoppers to this specialty retailer offering home furnishings and jewelry at wholesale prices. This, in turn, has directly helped improve the lives of the poor in developing countries. Imports of Bali... - January 05, 2007 - Kearny Alliance
ATSPI Positioning --Action Program
Knowing the pressures exerted on the prospects/seller relationship in today's economic, geopolitical (i.e. Do-Not-Call laws), and industry environment, ATSPI's focus is to identify, improve and maintain the level of industry trust between prospects and timeshare sales professionals (developers). - January 04, 2007 - Association of Timeshare Sales Professionals - International
Wachovia Executive Joins Communities In Schools of NC
Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) has announced the addition of John William (Bill) Holt III, head of Community Banking and Business Banking for Wachovia Corporation, to its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors for CISNC provides direction in planning and policy decisions,... - January 04, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
The Ophelia Project® National Movement Empowers Local Leaders
The Ophelia Project® is hosting Wo/Men With Vision in Chautauqua, New York, February 9-11, 2007. The semi-annual event is the first step to establishing a The Ophelia Project® in your area. Men and women who currently serve youth or are concerned about social climates in their... - January 03, 2007 - The Ophelia Project
New Year, New Start? i-to-i Launches the Ultimate Get Away Guide for Jaded Workers
Leading meaningful travel provider i-to-i launches the complete guide to taking a career break. - January 03, 2007 - i-to-i
Amber Alert Issued for Three Maryland Children (Elijah, Antinnoe, and Jachi Emeruwa)
The Silver Springs Police Department and The Maryland State Police have issued and Amber Alert for Elijah, Antinnoe, and Jachi Emeruwa. The children were last seen in the company of Kelechi Charles Emeruwa a 41 year old African American Male. The suspect and children were last seen 4000 Block of... - January 01, 2007 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert Issued for Three Ohio Siblings
An Ohio Amber Alert has been issued for Hannah, Emily and Charisty Wallace. The suspect is Lisa Wallace the mother. The suspect is mentally unstable and has threatened suicide in the past. Child 1: Emily Wallace (4), 3'0" Tall, Caucasian, Strawberry Blonde Hair and Blue Eyes, Approximate... - December 30, 2006 - Project Safekids
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association Urges Gov. Romney to Sign AED Bill
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association called on Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney to sign into law a bill requiring automatic external defibrillators in all health clubs. The Association's board chair, Richard Brown, was saved by an AED at a health club and believes more lives can be saved if AEDs are more widely available. - December 30, 2006 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association
Amber Alert Issued for Kissimmee Children
An Amber Alert was issued on Friday for two missing juveniles from Kissimmee. The Kissimmee Police Department and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are looking 21-month-old Hector Villeda, a white/Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes. Villeda is 2 feet tall and weighs about... - December 29, 2006 - Project Safekids
$100,000 Raised for HeartShare's Children's Programs
Trees and ornaments and bears, oh my! For the 18th year, HeartShare Human Services of New York hosted its annual Tree Festival to raise funds for children in its foster care and adoption programs and those with developmental disabilities, including the soon-to-open school-age program for children... - December 29, 2006 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
The Kerr Foundation, Inc. President Lou Kerr Recognized
Women Presidents’ Organization Member Receives Award from the Association for Continuing Higher Education - December 28, 2006 - Women President Organization
Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation Awards Community Investment Grant to Interact
Grant From Foundation to Help Health and Well-Being of Women in the Triangle - December 27, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Conservative Party Seek U8 Advice; Students Criticise Gap Year Industry
Representatives from the Conservative Party are taking students seriously in global policy initiatives on the less developed world. For the first time, Right Honourable Peter Lilley and other notable honoraries sought advice from a student body. The U8, which links students in 26... - December 22, 2006 - U8
Francisco Xavier Lopez Mena to Head Up Mexico Tourism Board
Lopez Mena was appointed the MTB’s CEO by incoming president Felipe Calderon. He succeeds Magdalena Carral, who occupied the position since early 2006. - December 22, 2006 - Mexico Tourism Board
Need Assistance Paying Your Heating Bill?
It may have been a mild winter but that does not mean that people have not been using their heat at night. For some, they are in danger of having their heat turned off just as the cold days of winter are approaching. However, help is available. As it has in previous years, HeartShare Human... - December 22, 2006 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Go Wild in 2007; i-to-i Launches the Ultimate South Africa Wildlife Tour
Meaningful travel specialist i-to-i launches a unique tour of the Kruger National Park. - December 22, 2006 - i-to-i
Proud of Our Troops Drive
The Proud Of Our Troops drive is sending American Idol winner Taylor Hicks cd to our men and women overseas. The cd is titled "Taylor Hicks." Please support and uplift the troops by participating in their drive. - December 21, 2006 - Jewelry Sprout
Speaking of Women’s Health Posthumously Honors Dr. Annie Louise Wilkerson
Foundation Recognizes Her Work as a Doctor, Volunteer and Philanthropist - December 21, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Lights on the Neuse Donates Proceeds to Me Fine Foundation
Local Winter Wonderland Aids Foundation for the Holidays - December 20, 2006 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Nicholas J. Ketcha, Jr., Director, FinPro & Former FDIC Div. of Supervision Director to Speak at GKC’s Event on “New Regulatory Changes on FDIC Deposit-Insurance Fund"
The Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that Nicholas J. Ketcha, Jr., Managing Director at FinPro, and former FDIC Director for Division of Supervision will speak at the Global Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference... - December 19, 2006 - The Knowledge Group
New Program for Adults with Autism Offered by HeartShare
HeartShare Human Services of New York opened a new program for adults with autism in Brooklyn, NY. - December 19, 2006 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation Awards Community Investment Grant to Triangle Family Services
Grant from Foundation to Help Health and Well-Being of Women in the Triangle - December 18, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
New Study Results - Lead Sheet: Champion of Recycling
Pressures on building material manufacturers are increasing: environmental soundness and recyclability of materials are becoming central product demands. Many materials are considered to have green credentials. However, the real environmental performance of a product depends on its recovery rate... - December 16, 2006 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
Popular Spanish-Language TV Personality Rashel Diaz to Co-Host 3rd Annual Latino Awards of Excellence
Annual Conference Honors Latin American Achievements in Direct Response Market. Rashel Diaz, a popular top model and entertainment reporter from Hispanic television, will co-host the Electronic Retailing Association’s 3rd annual Latino Awards of Excellence on Tuesday, January 30 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, FL. The Latino Awards of Excellence honor the top achievements in the Latin American direct response market, including retailing production, Internet, suppliers, and media. - December 15, 2006 - Electronic Retailing Association
Philadelphia Executive Service Corps Joins Nonprofit Center at La Salle University
Consulting Services to Delaware Valley Nonprofits Expand as ESCDV Moves to the Nonprofit Center at La Salle University - December 15, 2006 - The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University
Second Annual Logo Design Makeover Comes to a Close
LogoBee selects 15 winners for their non-profit Makeover event. - December 15, 2006 - LogoBee Logo Design
Inaugural Certified Professional Organizer (CPO) Exam a Milestone for Organizing Industry
The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and the Board of Certification for Professional Organizers (BCPO) are pleased to announce the inaugural Certified Professional Organizer® (CPO®) exam. The exam will be administered on April 25, 2007, at NAPO’s Annual... - December 15, 2006 - Board of Certification for Professional Organizers
Executives from Google, eBay, Discovery Channel, LinkedIn Gather to Discuss Importance of Multi-Channel Marketing
The Electronic Retailing Association will be holding their 15th annual Mid-Winter Leadership Conference & EXPO on January 28-30, 2007 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, FL. This convention brings together the most profitable companies in the industry for three full days to celebrate the power of networking, to discuss changing consumer behavior, and to highlight the latest trends in social media and mobile devices. - December 15, 2006 - Electronic Retailing Association
International President's Meeting 2007 in Egypt
Leaders of 95 countries come to Egypt for the first time to attend the most important annual meeting for the world’s largest youth organization (Cairo, February 18th, 2007) - AIESEC, the world’s largest student-run organization, will host the annual International President’s Meeting 2007 in Egypt, February 18th – 27th, 2007, where the Presidents of 95 countries will reunite for the most important event of the year. - December 14, 2006 - AIESEC
AIGA Ornament Auction
An Ornament Auction to Celebrate Earth - December 14, 2006 - AIGA Miami
HomeTowne Realty Donates Portion of Sales to Me Fine Foundation
Local Real Estate Firm Participates in “Selling For Kids” Campaign - December 14, 2006 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Women Presidents Organization Member Recognized as Best Investment Opportunity
SBTV.com President Susan Solovic Selected by Women’s Technology Cluster at Conference - December 14, 2006 - Women President Organization
Scout Declares It's Time to Revise the Boy Scout Law
Boy Scout Jacob Wittren goes beyond the Boy Scout Law to help needy members of his community. - December 14, 2006 - Bedsidebooks, Inc.
Ghana: UK Gap Year Students Support Football Project
An innovative football training project in Ghana is being supported by UK Gap Year students wanting coaching experience and professional league placements. - December 13, 2006 - Teaching & Projects Abroad
Youth Groups Sought to Organize Local Book Drive
Bedsidebooks is seeking students, scouts and youth groups to establish book drive to benefit local non profits. Groups and individuals can earn a stipend up to $450 for their efforts. - December 13, 2006 - Bedsidebooks, Inc.
Haka New Year! i-to-i Launches Maori Culture Course for 2007
i-to-i, the leading meaningful travel provider is offering travellers a once in a lifetime opportunity to get to the very heart of the fascinating ways of the Maori as part of its first wave of brand new experiences in New Zealand. The i-to-i Maori Culture Course promises to be a truly unique... - December 13, 2006 - i-to-i
NC Association of Nurse Anesthetists Announces All-time Highs in Membership
Membership Growth Mirrors Growth in CRNA Supply in NC - December 13, 2006 - NC Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Annastasia Anderson, of the U.S.A., Wins Ms. World 2007
Ambassadorial Society of America Announces 2007 Ambassadors to the World™. As the official competition host, the Ambassadorial Society of America, LLC, and its parent company, the Ambassadorial Society of America, LLC, have announced the International and National competition winners. They are Ms. World, Annastasia Anderson, and Ms. US World, Dawna Lee Heising. - December 12, 2006 - Ambassadorial Society of America
Speaking of Women’s Health Honors Dr. Etta Pisano
Foundation Recognizes Doctor for Breast Cancer Research - December 12, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Mexico Tourism Board Congratulates World Heritage Alliance on One-year Anniversary
New Members of the Alliance Announced on November 14 in Los Angeles - December 12, 2006 - Mexico Tourism Board
John R. Segerstrom, Chairman of the Board ALCO & Head of PQMResearch to Speak at GKC’s Teleconference on "New Regulatory Changes in the FDIC Deposit-Insurance Fund"
The Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that John R. Segerstorm, a nationally distinguished personality in the banking and financial world, Chairman of the Board ALCO, and Head Of PQMReserach will speak at the Global Knowledge... - December 12, 2006 - The Knowledge Group