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HSIA Connects with Global Industry Leaders at the International Electronics Forum 2010
Greek microelectronic industry makes global connections. - May 13, 2010 - Hellenic Semiconductor Industry Association
Modern Hippie Mag Launches New Website
Modern Hippie Mag, an online resource dedicated to promoting hip, healthy, conscious living and environmental sustainability, has recently launched its new website at www.modernhippiemag.com. Through documentary-style videos, in-depth articles, and informative podcasts, Modern Hippie Mag educates... - May 13, 2010 - Modern Hippie Mag
Statistics Confirm That Botox Training Spells Success for Capturing Minimally-Invasive Market
The International Association for Physicians In Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) offers the industry's leading hCG for weight loss, aesthetic medicine and Botox training for physicians. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium offers the most comprehensive clinical and business training for doctors looking to add minimally-invasive procedures to a healthcare business. The IAPAM's training focuses on combining the top-5 non-invasive procedures in order to create a successful aesthetic practice. - May 12, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Women’s Leaders Take to the Stage in New York
Women’s eNews celebrated its ninth annual gala honoring the commitments and achievements 21 people have bettered the lives of women and girls. This year’s honorees spoke of the continuing need for women’s stories to be told through Women’s eNews and other news media. - May 12, 2010 - Women's eNews
Destination:PEACE Launches “Pick Your Own Dates” Program
Destination:PEACE is launching a new program to incentivize travelers to join in a luxury volunteer vacation anytime, literally - "you pick your own dates." - May 12, 2010 - Destination:PEACE
American Idol Sings Netball America's Praises at Madison Square Garden
Netball America announced today, Season 7 American Idol finalist, Michael Johns, will be performing the American national anthem when Netball showcases at Madison Square Garden in NYC May 16th. The WNBA New York Liberty season opener is expected to be sold out with an estimated crowd of 14,000. - May 12, 2010 - Netball America Inc.
World of Lupus Research Expands as Florida Joins the Lupus Research Institute's National Coalition
Addition of State of Florida on World Lupus Day 2010 Pumps Extra Strength into Patient’s Voice for Lupus Research - May 11, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
“Team Up” Launches Gigs4Good with Victor Shade and Friends at the Hard Rock Café
New nonprofit uses music to raise funds & awareness for Seattle Against Slavery. - May 11, 2010 - Team Up for Nonprofits
Marketing Workshop Scheduled for Montgomery County Non-Profits
Montgomery Alliance for Community Giving www.montgomeryalliance.org has scheduled another in its workshop series to help Montgomery County’s non-profit organizations reach their maximum potential. 21st Century Marketing to Keep Your Non-Profit Out of the Red is scheduled for 8:30 to 10:00... - May 11, 2010 - Montgomery Alliance for Community Giving
Bear Travels Around United States for a Good Cause
An ordinary teddy bear will be making an extraordinary journey around the country to raise awareness for Bears on Patrol. He will be documenting his journey with photos and videos at local points of interest. - May 10, 2010 - Bears on Patrol
Two Military Members Remember Those Wounded by the War on Memorial Day by Riding Their Bikes Across America on a 78 Day Journey
We remember our soldiers and pay tribute to those who have served on Memorial Day every year. This year two young men who currently serve in the United States Military give back to their country by raising awareness and support for those that have been wounded by the war and have no financial... - May 09, 2010 - Ride4theWounded
Art For Progress Presents "Shorts and Beats Volume VI, San Francisco" to Benefit Arts Education
NYC arts nonprofit organization, Art For Progress, will host this film and music event to raise awareness and funding for the AFP Arts and Humanities Education Initiative. The event will take place on Saturday, May 22nd at Project One in San Francisco, 8pm-2am. - May 09, 2010 - Art For Progress
From Facebook Page to Inspirational Global Journey – “For the Love of Meghan” Makes a Difference
“For the Love of Meghan” started as a page on Facebook that allowed people around the world to support its namesake in her second battle against cancer. Since her passing in April, 2010, “For the Love of Meghan” has become an inspirational movement led by her husband, Adam Warner, who intends to cross Canada before traveling the world, performing acts of charity “to provide a lasting and tangible record of Meghan's love for helping people.” - May 09, 2010 - For the Love of Meghan
Wockhardt Foundation and Sattad Welfare Association Join Hands for a Noble Cause
A mega medical camp was organized by Wockhardt Foundation in collaboration with Sattad Welfare organization at Badarbaug, Masjid Bunder on 2nd May 2010. A dedicated team which included Dr. Shailesh Nangare along with Dr. Sumit Patwari did a thorough medical examination of the poor, weak and needy... - May 09, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Dr. Manish Gupta Joins Global Refuge International’s Medical Advisory Board
Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Manish Gupta brings expertise to Global Refuge International’s (GRI) medical advisory board. - May 08, 2010 - Global Refuge International
Stockport Man Leaps to the Aid of Local Charity
A thrill seeker from Mile End, Stockport, raised £300 for a local charity and found a new volunteer in the process when he took to the skies for a sponsored skydive. Matt Brown raised the money for Greater Manchester cancer charity CALL, which offers emotional and practical support for... - May 08, 2010 - CALL
Simple Yet Effective Ideas Win NAFA’s 2010 Goill Awards
David Vasquez and Bob Adamsky were honored for their creative business ideas at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit on Tuesday, April 27. - May 08, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Fathers' Rights Groups Call for Action to Protect UK Children
Fathers' Rights is a non-profit organisation whose aim is to raise awareness of the gross inequalities in the current family law system and to get new legislation passed that will help protect UK children from a hostile parents’ intent on alienating the non-resident parent. - May 08, 2010 - Fathers Rights
Switchfoot Rocks Out with Pennyroyal Silver’s Signature Collection on May 5th, 2010
Alt-rocker’s Switchfoot have become the latest supporters of MusiCares by teaming up with Pennyroyal Silver to benefit the foundation. The multi-platinum band designed the limited edition pendant with Pennyroyal Silver’s founder, Tim Foster, thirty percent of proceeds for which go to... - May 07, 2010 - Pennyroyal Studio
Maryland’s Biggest Bash Hosts Pizza Dinner for Guests of Hackerman-Patz Pavilion
Approximately 45 Johns Hopkins cancer patients and their caregivers joined the members of Maryland’s Biggest Bash at the Hackerman-Patz Pavilion for a night of family, socializing and pizza. The goal of the event was to provide an opportunity for families to come together, share experiences... - May 07, 2010 - Maryland's Biggest Bash
Acclaimed Parapsychologists to Accept Key Roles at Atlantic University
Atlantic University (AU) has made two key appointments: Nancy Zingrone, PhD, as Academic Affairs Director, and Carlos Alvarado, PhD, as Scholar in Residence. - May 07, 2010 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
OP Music House Praying It Forward, Selects Church, Seeking Funds
OP Music House prays it forward and submitted an offer to purchase former Alliance Church in Orchard Park. "I'll do God's work all day but I'm not on his payroll," Suzanne Perry hopes to get off the ground with fundraisers and grants. - May 06, 2010 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
FACETS Receives Significant Grants from Freddie Mac Foundation and Phillip L. Graham Fund to Support Homelessness Prevention
FACETS, a nonprofit offering a spectrum of supportive services for Fairfax’s vulnerable individuals and families, is helping lead a major effort to reduce and prevent county homelessness, thanks to two major grants. - May 06, 2010 - FACETS
PUPP is Now PAWS
PUPP, a 501c3 nonprofit in New York City, has changed its name to PAWS to better reflect an ongoing partnership with PAWS San Francisco. - May 06, 2010 - PAWS NY
Botox Training Helps Physicians Battle New Healthcare Bill
Physicians are now facing unprecedented uncertainty with the proposed Healthcare Bill. Membership in non-insurance based medical procedure organizations like the International Association of Physicians In Aesthetic Medicine's (IAPAM) are exploding as physicians plan for their future. The first step for these physicians is attending the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium, a program that gives physicians a starting point on offering non-insurance based procedures like Botox and hCG for weight loss. - May 06, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
NAFA Announces Partnership with Ranken Technical College to Offer College Credit for CAFM Program
Ranken Technical College in St. Louis joins Ferris State University of Big Rapids, Michigan in offering college credit for NAFA's CAFM program. - May 06, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
NSCS Alum Wins $1,500 Award in Social Networking Contest
NSCS alum Jamie Farrell (University of Florida) is the winner of the Brazen Careerist $1,500 NSCS Scholarship Contest. The NSCS member-only contest was created by career networking site and NSCS partner, Brazen Careerist. NSCS, or The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, is an honors... - May 06, 2010 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
IBM Joins IJIS Institute as a Sustaining Member
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces that IBM has upgraded their membership status with the IJIS Institute, becoming the organization’s second Sustaining Member. IBM has... - May 06, 2010 - IJIS Institute
Athlinks and RaceRaiser Announce Strategic Partnership
Two Leading Innovators in the Endurance Sports Industry Join Forces to Provide Online Members a Charitable Interface - May 06, 2010 - RaceRaiser
Naples Winter Wine Festival to Uncork New Decade of Giving Jan. 28 - 30 in Naples, Fla.
The Naples Winter Wine Festival will hold its 11th annual gala Jan. 28 – 30 in Naples, Fla. The festival, founded by trustees of the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), has raised $82.5 million under the auction tent since 2001 for underprivileged and at-risk children. The... - May 05, 2010 - Naples Winter Wine Festival
Women’s eNews Gala Honors Those Who Lead the Way for Women
On May 6th Women’s eNews will honor twenty women and one man for the passion they have shown and the results they have earned working to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide. The gala, held at Essex House, Manhattan and emceed by President and CEO of the Paley Media Center Pat Mitchell, continues Women’s eNews’ 7 year tradition of highlighting the work of women who are making a difference in the world and sharing their stories. - May 05, 2010 - Women's eNews
Former Ms. India Universe Gul Panag Joins the Advisory Board of the Prestigious Wockhardt Foundation
Gul Panag who has set a perfect example for beauty with a purpose, has joined as a member of the advisory board of the Wockhardt Foundation. - May 05, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
GLOFEST Outreach in Elgin for the Fourth Year Running, Calls for Local Community to Attend for Free, and Churches to Participate
His Cloud of Glory Christian Center Church of Elgin, IL is spearheading its 4th annual God’s Love Outside Festival (GLOFEST) as a Christian outreach to the Elgin community on Saturday, June 19, 2010. This year’s festival promises to be a fun-filled day for the whole family with free... - May 04, 2010 - His Cloud of Glory Christian Center
Champions of Hope in the Battle Against Blood Cancer
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), Suncoast Chapter, Man & Woman of the Year Black Tie Gala is on May 22, 2010. - May 04, 2010 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Suncoast Chapter
Mercy House's Sixth Annual Fundraising Gala "Living With Heart" Celebrates 20 Years of Service
Mercy House will host its sixth annual fundraising gala, "Living With Heart," at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. - May 03, 2010 - Mercy House Living Centers
Christian SEO Offers Free Admission to Pastors Conference
This year, pastors who attend the Toronto Pastors Conference and go on to hire Strider, Inc. to design a new website for their church will have the price of their conference admittance deducted from their total Strider bill. This allows pastors to, in effect, attend the conference free of charge. - May 03, 2010 - Strider Inc
Humanity First USA Sends a Team of Doctors and Medical Staff to Ghana
Team’s goal to train the local hospital staff with latest surgical techniques - May 03, 2010 - Humanity First
Police Officer Jesse Carpenter, Special Agent Dann Harris & Sergeant G. Scott Wright Have Been Selected as the 2010 Officers of the Year
The first day of May each year is hereby designated as Law Day, U.S.A. It is set aside as a special day of celebration by the American people in appreciation of their liberties and the reaffirmation of their loyalty to the United States of America. - May 02, 2010 - The Optimist Club of Downtown Flint
Mass Deworming & Eye Screening Camp Held for Children: a Wockhardt Foundation Initiative
A medical camp was conducted by the Mobile Medical Unit of Wockhardt Foundation in Pratiksha Nagar BMC School at Jogeshwari on Thursday 29th April 2010. - May 02, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Haddonfield Progressive Dinner Dishes Up Local Support for Family Service
On Friday, April 23, 150 Haddonfield residents gathered for an evening of fun and fine dining at the first Family Service Haddonfield Progressive Dinner. The evening started with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at a beautiful home on Lane of Acres. Guests then proceeded to one of eight fabulous... - May 02, 2010 - Family Service
The Best Female Poker Player in the World Plays for the Strongest Governor in California
Annie Duke Celebrity Poker Night Benefiting After-School All-Stars - May 02, 2010 - After-School All-Stars
Clear the Air, Inc. Announces the Addition of a Frequently Asked Questions Page to Their Website
Danielle Zidek, today announced the addition of a frequently asked questions page to their website. “We are dedicated to educating our customers on the importance of cleaner indoor air. We strive to make our web site a place where our customers can quickly find what they need and receive... - May 02, 2010 - Clear the Air, Inc.
Amiee’s Place Foundation Announces Fundraiser for Modesto Mom
National foundation providing emergency financial support to young adults battling life threatening illness announces fundraiser for single mom in Modesto, CA - May 01, 2010 - Amiees Place Foundation
Family Gateway Announces 2010-11 Board Officers
Family Gateway, Inc., a Dallas area non-profit providing homeless families with children with supportive housing, transitional housing, rapid re-housing (HPRP), children’s services, job services, culinary arts training and community transition services, has announced that Ruth Ann Firestone, a vice president at Comerica Bank in Dallas, has been elected as Chair. Serving as Vice Chair is Pam Blankenship, as Secretary, Joe Vickrey and as Treasurer, Kelly Harris. - May 01, 2010 - Family Gateway, Inc.
Destination:PEACE Heading into the Heart of Mexico
Mexico Boutique Hotels and Destination:PEACE team together to create an unforgettable Voluntourism experience. - May 01, 2010 - Destination:PEACE
Collegiate Development Football League Tabs My Sports Dreams as Fundraising Partner
My Sports Dreams to help players cover their league-related expenses. - May 01, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Huzaifa Khorakiwala Launches the Youth Social Responsibility Movement in Mumbai
Zealous Launch of Youth Social Responsibility Movement at D. Y. Patil College in Mumbai creating Social Awakening among the youth of today. - May 01, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Greek Microelectronic Industry (HSIA) Takes Action for Global Competitiveness
The Greek microelectronic industry takes action to improve its global competitiveness in high value products & services. Small steps to growth. Today, the Hellenic Semiconductor Industry Association (HSIA) joins the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) to advance the high-tech, export-driven... - April 30, 2010 - Hellenic Semiconductor Industry Association
Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Tabs My Sports Dreams as Fundraising Partner
My Sports Dreams to help conference teams meet their financial challenges in tough economic environment - April 30, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
NSCS Announces Members of Alumni Advisory Board
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is pleased to announce the members of its inaugural Alumni Advisory Board. Board members provide their feedback periodically through conference calls, e-mails and other communication to strengthen NSCS’ alumni programs, network and the NSCS organization as a whole. - April 30, 2010 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars