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"Just-for-Singapore" Social Network Launches. Singaporeans Now Have Their Own Forum to Organize Events, Share Photos, Chat Online.
Singapore is a unique place. Whether it’s the people, the food, or the island’s non-stop special events, Singapore is different. With the recent launch of Buzz Singapore --http://www.buzzsingapore.com – Singaporeans have their own unique forum to share all the things that make us... - November 13, 2008 - BuzzSingapore
Despite Economy, Most Companies Expect Hotter Competition for Top Talent in the Next Five Years
However, i4cp survey shows their “Employer Brands” may not be up to the job. - November 12, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Portable Storage Containers Offer Hunters a Safe Haven
The National Portable Storage Association offers tips for safe shelter and storage during hunting season. - November 12, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
UN Official Lauds Qatar Jordan Efforts to Strengthen Mutual Cooperation
Dr. Naseer Shahir Homoud said that a series of talks held at Emiri Diwan chaired by H.E. the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem bin Jabor al Thani and Jordan's Prime Minister Eng. Nader al Dahab will add new dimensions in Qatar - Jordan relationships. - November 12, 2008 - IIMSAM
The Golden State Chapter Forms as the Newest Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America
The four California chapters of the Club Managers Association of America have joined together as one. It is therefore with considerable excitement that they announce that they are now The Golden State Chapter. At an organizational meeting on October 2, 2008, members of the former Chapters met to... - November 10, 2008 - The Golden State Chapter
United Nations Official Hails Obama’s Victory
Dr. Naseer Shahir Homoud, the Goodwill Ambassador for the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), the Permanent Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, has congratulated Barak Obama, President- elect of United States of... - November 09, 2008 - IIMSAM
Morton Grove Action Party Announces Slate of Candidates for 2009 Election
The Morton Grove Action Party proudly announces its slate of candidates for the upcoming April 2009 municipal election. Five seats on Morton Grove’s Village Board will be on the April ballot. The Action Party, a grassroots Morton Grove-based political party, prides itself in the fact that... - November 09, 2008 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Hitting the High Seas with the Boys and Girls Club
The Navigator Club (www.thenavigatorclub.com), a membership-based boating club, recently hosted a cruise for the Boys & Girls Club of Charlestown. Approximately 25 children from the Boys & Girls Club summer camp program were invited to come down to Constitution Marina and go for a guided tour of Boston Harbor aboard The Navigator Club’s boats. Following the harbor tour, there was an ice cream social and door prize giveaway. - November 09, 2008 - The Navigator Club, Inc.
International Players Tour Selects Flying Sensors for TV Production at the IPT 2008 Tour Championship
Noted for their unique remote controlled camera technologies, Flying Sensors will produce segments for Internet TV at 2008 IPT Tour Championship at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas. - November 08, 2008 - International Players Tour
Education on the Signs, Symptoms and Early Detection of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder "Vital"
Occupational therapy practitioners release societal statement on combat-related PTSD. - November 08, 2008 - American Occupational Therapy Association
The Jefferson County (Indiana) Genealogical Society Introduces a First Families Program to Honor the Founding Families of the County
The Jefferson County Genealogical Society is sponsoring a lineage program specifically aimed at discovering and honoring the founding families of Jefferson County. - November 07, 2008 - Jefferson County Genealogical Society
Colorado BioScience Association Honors the Best of Colorado’s Bioscience Industry
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has released winners of its 2008 Awards Program. Official presentation of the awards occurs Thursday, November 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the CBSA’s annual awards dinner. Governor Bill Ritter, Jr., recipient of one of this year’s Chairman’s Awards, will serve as the Cooley Godward Kronish keynote speaker for this event as the Colorado Bioscience Association celebrates its fifth anniversary. - November 07, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
NEOUPA Celebrates World Usability Day in Cleveland, Ohio
NEOUPA, the local chapter of the global Usability Professionals’ Association, is celebrating World Usability Day Thursday, November 13 from 6-8:30pm at KeyBank’s Tiedeman offices by discussing how professionals in the community are infusing and advocating usability in the companies they... - November 06, 2008 - Northeast Ohio Usability Professionals' Association
International Players Tour Opens District on the South Carolina Shores
Competition will begin in 2009 with events being scheduled in Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Hilton Head. - November 05, 2008 - International Players Tour
Tips: Caring for the Adult Caregiver
Caring for an older adult can be rewarding and fulfilling but can also place great physical, emotional and financial demands on those who take care of them. In fact, a recent issue of the Journal of Immunology compared Alzheimer’s caregivers to non-caregivers, finding that caregivers aged... - November 05, 2008 - American Occupational Therapy Association
Most Companies Encourage Their Employees to Take Part in the Voting Process
Not feeling very civic minded come voting day? Your employer might just provide the nudge you need, suggests a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). Giving employees the chance to vote is often mandated by state laws, but many employers go beyond legal requirements to... - November 04, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Campus and Student Sustainability Award Winners Announced
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) has announced the winners of its annual Campus Sustainability Leadership Awards, Student Sustainability Leadership Award, and Student Research on Campus Sustainability Award. - November 04, 2008 - Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
Aiga Miami Studio Tours
Aiga Miami is hosting its annual Studio Tour for South Florida students. Anyone interested in art, design, advertising (and everything in between) is invited for a day-long exploration of our area's most cutting-edge studios. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the design industry, meet professionals in the field and learn more about what it means to lead a life of design. - November 03, 2008 - AIGA Miami
NAFA President Runner-Up for International Fleet Manager of the Year Award
NAFA President Gayle Pratt was one of the final candidates for the 2008 International Fleet Manager of the Year award, which was present in Berlin on October 16, 2008. - November 02, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Cincinnati's Businesswoman and Community Leader Honored for Entrepreneurial Excellence
At the recent 2008 National Convention, the National Society of Hispanic MBAs commended the 2008 Brillante Award for Excellence. In the category of Entrepreneur Excellence, the Award went to a Cincinnati’s Hispanic businesswoman, Tillie Hidalgo Lim. - November 02, 2008 - NSHMBA Cincinnati
National Speakers – Steven Burrill, Guy Kawasaki & T.R. Reid – and Expo with More Than 50 Bioscience Vendors To Attract 700+ at BioWest 2008, Nov. 13 & 14, in Denver
Outstanding national speakers Steven Burrill, Guy Kawasaki and T.R. Reid lead the conference lineup for BioWest 2008, plus 50+ bioscience vendors will introduce their products and services to more than 700 attendees. The BioWest Conference and Expo is the Rocky Mountain region’s preferred venue for visiting with researchers about their newest discoveries and meeting founders of the area’s most innovative and promising bioscience start-up companies. - November 01, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Florida State Championship Race #6 to be Held in Alva FL
Caloosahatchee Regional Park Alva Fl. Is hosting the Florida State Championship Series #6 and Coconut Cup South Florida series CC #2 on November 16th. This is the first time CRP has held the FSC or the Coconut Cup races. The races are promoted by www.goneriding.com. Local and state riders compete... - November 01, 2008 - Mudcutters
GBBR Charitable Foundation Raises $14,500 to Support Baltimore Area Students Through Adopt-a-Classroom
The Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® Charitable Foundation is awarding $14,500 to help support local schools through the Adopt-A-Classroom Program. Twenty-nine classrooms in Baltimore area schools will receive a $500 stipend for teachers to purchase equipment, supplies and materials that... - October 31, 2008 - Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
Cincinnati National Society of Hispanic MBAs Announces Professional Development Series Sponsored by Macy’s
Cincinnati NSHMBA Welcomes Highest Ranked Latina at Macy’s Corporate to Speak at Luncheon. - October 31, 2008 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Greater Baltimore Board Of Realtors Installs 2009 Board Of Directors -- Vito Simone Named President, Bob Kimball Honored as REALTOR® of the Year
The Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® (GBBR) has announced that Vito Simone will lead its board of directors as president for 2009. At the trade association’s annual installation of officers and awards ceremony at Baltimore’s Engineer’s Club, GBBR also appointed David W. - October 31, 2008 - Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
Gulf Coast Venture Forum Monthly Meeting Scheduled for November 13, 2008
The group’s November membership meeting will feature investment presentations from three entrepreneurial, emerging growth companies in the aerospace, lighting technology and home entertainment industries. - October 30, 2008 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Network for Success and Stability in a Volatile Economy: Jorge Olson Presents Unselfish Self-Promotion at the British American Business Council Young Executives' Event
Professionals and entrepreneurs are gathering at The Olde Ship for a scintillating networking and marketing presentation by Jorge Olson designed to help build one’s business and career. Economic conditions are frustrating employers and employees alike. Jorge has up-to-date insights on the value of networking, the latest networking tools and how to leverage them for success. The event is November 6th. - October 30, 2008 - BABC OC
Generale Ameglio Italian Civic Association Names 2008 Man of the Year
On October 1st 2008, the Generale Ameglio Italian Civic Association, New Britain CT (USA) names Paul Burgio 2008 Man of the Year. - October 30, 2008 - Generale Ameglio Italian Civic Association (GAICA)
20+ Colorado Bioscience Companies Are Looking to Fill Positions at the 2008 BioWest Conference & Expo’s First Annual Job Fair
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is hosting a new Bioscience Job Fair the afternoon of November 14, 1:30 to 4 p.m., following the 2008 BioWest Grand Finale Luncheon. The BioWest Conference and Expo is the Rocky Mountain region’s preferred venue for visiting with researchers about their newest discoveries and meeting founders of the area’s most innovative and promising bioscience start-up companies. - October 30, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
For Most Companies, Layoffs Are Tough to Avoid
Study: Six of Ten Companies Have Trimmed Their Workforce, and Almost Half Expect More Cuts in the Next Six Months. - October 29, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
IIMSAM Observed United Nations Day
The Goodwill Ambassador for the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), the Permanent Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, His Excellency Dr. Naseer S Homoud has called upon the international community to render full... - October 28, 2008 - IIMSAM
Boston Magazine Names the Navigator Club to Best of Boston 2008, Top Ten Hip List
In their annual “Best of Boston” issue, Boston Magazine recently named The Navigator Club as one of the “ Top Ten, Hip & Happening Things To Do Around Boston.” “The Navigator Club is honored to be recognized by Boston Magazine in their annual Best of Boston issue,... - October 27, 2008 - The Navigator Club, Inc.
A New Way to Support U.S. Veterans - The Veterans Business Directory
This Veterans Day and all year long, people can honor U.S. veterans in a new way: Thank them for their military service and then do business with them at the nationwide Veterans Business Directory. - October 24, 2008 - VetFriends.com
Occupational Therapy Named One of Nation’s 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs
Launching a career in occupational therapy might be a good idea, according to Laurence Shatkin’s, Ph.D., newly released “150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs” (JIST, 2008). - October 23, 2008 - American Occupational Therapy Association
Navesink Challenge 15K and 5K Races to be Held on November 30, 2008
On Sunday, November 30, the Jersey Shore Running Club (JSRC), the Middletown Youth Athletic Association (MYAA) and Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Monmouth County will host the eighth annual Navesink Challenge, which starts and finishes at Bodman Park in Middletown, New Jersey. The Navesink Challenge includes two races, both featuring scenic country roads and several hilly sections. A challenging 15K run begins at 10 AM and a 5K run/walk begins at 10:10 AM. - October 23, 2008 - Jersey Shore Running Club
IIMSAM Marks International Day of Older Persons
The Goodwill Ambassador for the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), the Permanent Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, His Excellency Dr. Naseer S Homoud has called for ensuring the dignity, respect and well-being... - October 22, 2008 - IIMSAM
IIMSAM Organizes International Day of Arab’s Children at Shafallah
The Goodwill Ambassador visited the various departments and activity centres of Shaffalah and greeted the Children with Special Needs on the occasion. Accompanied by Dr. Ed Denning, Managing Director of Shafallah and Dr Samira Al Qasmi, Deputy Managing Director, His Excellency toured the premises and was briefed on Shafallah's new complex in Lusail among others. He visited the students and staff and presented a number of gifts, toys and flowers amongst students. - October 22, 2008 - IIMSAM
Vegas Storage Conference is No Gamble in Tight Economy
The National Portable Storage Association's 6th Annual Conference & Exposition offers strategies to help businesses grow in down economy. - October 21, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Sculpture by Don F. Wiegand to Honor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi and the Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty Club (SLC), a worldwide organization founded in 1991, will be presenting a bronze bas-relief sculpture by internationally recognized sculptor Don F. Wiegand on October 31, 2008, to the mayor of Colmar, France. The sculpture is being donated by the SLC and The Wiegand Foundation Inc. - October 20, 2008 - Statue of Liberty Club
Gun Owners of Nevada Pushing for 2nd Amendment Freedoms in Las Vegas, Clark County and Nevada
Gun Owners of Nevada. Nevada's Only No Compromise Gun Lobby. Defend the 2nd Amendment within the state of Nevada. Legal defense of law abiding citizens whose 2nd Amendment rights have been infringed. Work to implement a “Vermont Style Carry” within the state of Nevada. gonv.org. - October 20, 2008 - Gun Owners of Nevada
IIMSAM Joins Hands with HMC to Observe World Food Day
Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), the Permanent Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council and Hamad Medical Corporation of Qatar have joined hands to sharpen their role in helping Food & Agriculture Organisation... - October 20, 2008 - IIMSAM
Almost One-Third of Employers Fail to Teach Business Basics to First-Time Bosses
According to a recent survey by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), when it comes to showing first-time managers how to do their jobs, close to one-third of employers surveyed said they do not teach budgeting, time management, and project management. Twenty-six percent of employers... - October 20, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Finally a Place for Homeowners to Get the Answers They Need
Introduction to NAMM. - October 19, 2008 - National Assocaition for Moisture Management
Sharing Thoughts of Veterans Day
Veterans Day Online Forum & Tribute Video. - October 19, 2008 - VetFriends.com
Don't Pass the Buck, Pass the Bottle
Corktraders, Inc. has formalized the age-old concept of wine trading by creating an online community where enthusiasts can come together to swap their wine, knowledge and experiences. - October 18, 2008 - Corktraders, Inc.
University of Richmond Joins NSCM’s List of Program Providers
NSCM and University of Richmond Partner to Bring Career Management Training to Virginia’s Professional Population Through its Continuing Education Program. - October 18, 2008 - The Ginac Group, Inc.
OmPass in San Francisco
OmPass (ompassyoga.com), an online yoga lifestyles community and national yoga rewards program that specializes in making yoga affordable and accessible for Americans, arrival of “Mobile Om” in San Francisco. For a small annual fee of $19.95, OmPass members receive downloadable free... - October 18, 2008 - OmPass
GBBR Members Take Home Top Honors at Statewide REALTOR® Awards Grove is Maryland REALTOR® of the Year, Marsiglia Awarded Lifetime Achievement Honors
The Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® (GBBR) is congratulating several of its members who received top honors at the recent Maryland Association of REALTORS® (MAR) awards ceremony: Katie E. Grove was honored as Maryland’s REALTOR® of the Year. A sales associate with Coldwell... - October 18, 2008 - Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce – Online Small Business Association Re-launched Website
The Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce, the online small business association focused on promoting e-business tools among small business owners, has launched its re-designed website, www.hiscec.com, with a vibrant new look and significant layout updates. - October 17, 2008 - Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce
The Olympic Experience - Past, Present & Future to be Topic at Business Club of the Triangle at October Meeting
Dr. LeRoy Walker, Billy Packer, and Steve Wojciechowski are the featured speakers at the Next BCA Triangle Breakfast. - October 17, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle