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China Flooding Update from World Vision
"Seasonal floods often have hidden effects on children. We must not grow accustomed to the fact that floods force children to evacuate their homes, affect school attendance, and erode family income," said World Vision’s regional vice president Watt Santatiwat. "In southern... - July 12, 2009 - World Vision US
PhotographyCorner.com Announces the Winner of Contest Corner Challenge #64: Like a Child
Lucy Paz of Golan Heights, Israel is the Latest Contest Corner Challenge Winner at www.PhotographyCorner.com, Winning Contest Corner Challenge #64: Like a Child. - July 12, 2009 - PhotographyCorner.com
Obama’s Food Security Pledge at G8 a Laudable Step; Now Must Meet Goals, Aid Agency Says
As President Obama heads to Ghana for his first official African visit as a head of state, international Christian humanitarian agency World Vision urges the U.S. and other governments to follow through on food security pledges made at this week’s G8 summit in Italy and African assistance... - July 12, 2009 - World Vision US
Glass America’s Nathan Edwards Promoted to Vice President - Business Support
Glass America’s Nathan Edwards has been promoted to the position of Vice President - Business Support. Edwards will report to David Rohlfing, President & CEO of Glass America. - July 12, 2009 - Glass America
Accidental Rep’s Anne Pasquale is Young Audiences of NY Teaching Artist of the Year
Accidental Rep Vice President and Director of Arts-in-Education was named Teaching Artist of the Year by Young Audiences of New York at their annual Partners In Excellence award ceremony, June 2009. - July 11, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater
Robin Thomas - Chix in Business – Social Networking Featured Member of the Month
Chix in Business - Social Networking featured member of the month is Robin Thomas. Robin an active member of Chix in Business is an independent associate with USANA Health Sciences, training and developing a team of business owners who work together for financial success through a tiered system that promotes residual income. - July 11, 2009 - Chix in Business, Inc.
The Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Appoints Tim Crockett to the Board
Tim Crockett, Executive Director, AKE Group, joins HSFA's Board of Directors - July 11, 2009 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Wade Raulerson Buick, Pontiac, GMC Continues Down Road of Economic Stimulus
This past week, Wade Raulerson Buick, Pontiac, GMC held their first training class for Outside Sales Associates. Of the attending only 12 were chosen to join the Wade Raulerson Buick, Pontiac, GMC sales force. There is a goal of hiring 50 Outside Sales Associates as soon as possible. Larry Morgan,... - July 11, 2009 - Wade Raulerson
Join the Orange Blossom Beekeepers Association in Celebrating National Honeybee Awareness Day
First ever national event celebrating honeybees. - July 11, 2009 - Orange Blossom Beekeepers Association
New Website Helps Women Find Right Breast Enlargement Treatment
BreastEnlargement.org looks at the positives and negatives of the most common breast augmentation procedures. - July 11, 2009 - BreastEnlargement.org
IRS Grants Animal Rescue Organization 501(c)(3) Status
CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm, an animal rescue organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of in-need animals, today announced it has been granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status by the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS has classified CJ Acres Animal... - July 11, 2009 - CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm
GHCA Announces New Chairman
Only the most accomplished business professionals are considered for the position of Chairman of the Board. While this esteemed position comes with a lot of prestige, it is one of the most important roles in both for-profit and not-for-profit business. So, when Magnolia Manor President & CEO... - July 11, 2009 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities
The MTA Hosts Jordan FAM Tour
The Medical Tourism Association will be hosting a MTA Familiarization “FAM” Tour to the beautiful country of Jordan next week, where 10 medical tourism facilitators and insurance companies and agents will be exploring the high quality healthcare system, accreditation, cultural... - July 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Bark Busters Launches America’s First National Naughty Dog Contest
Bark Busters Home Dog Training is searching for photos, short stories, or video clips of America’s naughtiest dogs - July 11, 2009 - Bark Busters
2500+ Members Registered with the Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association (GRAPA)
Formed in 2007, and with only 300 members at the end of its first year, the Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association (GRAPA) recently celebrated the registration of its 2500th member. The event further solidifies GRAPA’s position as the leading standards body and professional... - July 11, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
ActiveTravel Asia (ATA) Promotes Pu Luong as Responsible Travel Destination in Vietnam
ATA supports responsible tourism in Pu Luong to preserve the nature and ethnic traditions and improve community’s life in this Reserve of Vietnam - July 11, 2009 - Active Travel Asia
Former Homeless Couple's Company Hires Executive
Crossover Graphics, a flourishing design company, hired a former homeless man for an executive position. - July 11, 2009 - Crossover Graphics
NAMWOLF Announces Accenture as Diamond Sponsor for 2009 Annual Meeting
Accenture supports The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms 2009 Annual Meeting by signing on as Diamond Sponsor. - July 11, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
MillerCoors Supports The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms' Annual Meeting
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms announced MillerCoors as an official sponsor of their 2009 Annual Meeting. - July 11, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Efficiency Maine and Maine Libraries Restock Shelves to Help Keep Summer Electric Bills from Heating Up
Efficiency Maine and the Maine Libraries Association have teamed up to launch a new edition of what has been one of the most requested and popular items at public libraries around Maine this past year – the Kill-A-Watt® electricity usage monitor and educational toolkit. - July 11, 2009 - Efficiency Maine
Make a Grand Entrance - Rappel 33 Stories from the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Kids Included Together goes ‘over the edge’ for a spectacular charity event benefiting San Diego youth. - July 11, 2009 - Kids Included Together
Out With Cancer Organizes Worlds First Cancer Survivor Support Group on Twitter
Out With Cancer, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender cancer survivor support and advocacy nonprofit, held Twitter’s first international cancer survivor support group. - July 11, 2009 - Out With Cancer
The San Diego Jewelers Exchange Helps Shoppers Stretch Dollar
Businesses at the San Diego Jewelers Exchange are helping jewelry shoppers make the most of their buying dollar during the rough economy. - July 11, 2009 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
New Center for Photography Opens Doors in Santa Clarita Valley
Photographers Mel and Karen Carll have announced the opening of the Santa Clarita Valley Center for Photography. Located in the heart of Santa Clarita, less than an hour north of downtown Los Angeles, and minutes from the San Fernando Valley, the Center brings a new creative resource to the area,... - July 11, 2009 - Santa Clarita Valley Center for Photography
Philippine Internet Users' Society (PIUS) Urges All to Join Sept. 22 One Web Day Global Celebration
The Philippine Internet Users' Society (PIUS) enjoins all Internet users and all computer-based businesses and establishments to support the Sept 22 "One Web Day," the global celebration of the internet. The First in the Philippines. The One Web Day Jam on September 22 to be held at the... - July 11, 2009 - Philippine Internet Users' Society
Organise Your Approved Supplier Program Files with the Launch of a New Website: approvedsuppliernetwork.com. Complimentary Trial Period Now Open.
Get your business organised today by joining www.approvedsuppliernetwork.com and receive a free, no obligation trial. approvedsuppliernetwork.com will save you time and resources in managing your Approved Supplier Program. This site provides 24/7 access to business details and approved supplier documents of potential and/or existing suppliers and customers. Update your own files and be advised whenever your suppliers and customers' files change or have expired. Join today and get organised. - July 11, 2009 - Approved Supplier Network
iXiGO.com Launches “Monsoon Madness”
Gifts, Hotel Vouchers & Discount Coupons to be won on Flight, Hotel and Bus Bookings - July 11, 2009 - ixigo
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Joins High-End Medical Spa in Chicagoland Area
Elysa Fisher, MD, is now an intricate part of the NuU Medspa/NuU Unlimited medical team specializing in aesthetic surgery of the body and non-surgical procedures. Dr. Fisher and NuU reside in Wilmette, IL, a new home to NuU Medspa and join several experienced NuU medical doctors. Dr. Fisher has... - July 10, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Travel Deals to Alaska Abound
Now is the time to save big on Kenai Peninsula vacations and salmon fishing trips. - July 10, 2009 - Alaska Leisure Inn
Coming Soon to a Pew Near You
Ancient Music Meets 21st Century Technology - July 10, 2009 - Hi-Fi Hymn Book
Mosaic Harmony Enters Verizon’s 2009 How Sweet the Sound Competition
Mosaic Harmony, an interfaith, multicultural community choir based in Northern Virginia, recently entered the Verizon sponsored “How Sweet the Sound” contest this past June. The choir, who wrapped their 2008-2009 season on June 28 has never entered a contest of this type and is... - July 10, 2009 - Mosaic Harmony
Swiss Meeting Saver: Attractive Offers for Professional Conferences at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Attractive conference rates are available from June 2009 at all Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts: The international hotel chain is offering a 20 percent rate reduction on the best available daily delegate rate for all meeting and conference participants. - July 10, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Announcing the 2009 Brangus Summit
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is pleased to announce that the 2009 Annual IBBA Summit will be hosted in Oklahoma City, OK, September 23-25, 2009. The 3-day educational event is held in conjunction with the IBBA fall governance meetings, and provides breeders the opportunity... - July 10, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Santa Cruz Bible Church League Makes a Bounce Pass to Faith Hoops
Faith Hoops, a sports ministry entity specializing in basketball leagues, camps and 3-on-3 tournaments announced today that Santa Cruz Bible Church has chosen the company to continue the Co-Ed Adult Basketball League it founded over ten years ago. The league recently finished another successful... - July 10, 2009 - Faith Hoops
Children Lift Their Voices at Summer Retreat
Choral Arts Link will host the MET Summer Camp for rising fourth through 12th grade singers and the Mini MET Camp for rising second and third graders, July 20-24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, at the W. O. Smith Community Music School, 1125 8th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37203. - July 10, 2009 - Choral Arts Link, Inc
Lodgings Go "Green" in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches
From the beaches, through the historic district of the Nation’s oldest city, to the golfing destinations of Ponte Vedra and World Golf Village, accommodations in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches are setting the pace for membership in the Florida Green Lodging Program. - July 10, 2009 - St. Augustine Visitors & Conventions Bureau
ATC Logistics & Electronics Sponsors Reverse Logistics and Test & Repair Seminar in Dallas, New York and San Jose
Breakfast symposiums provide insight to increase profitability and improve operations - July 10, 2009 - ATC Logistics & Electronics
The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs Presents “Crucibles of Leadership” Sponsored by Accenture
Cincinnati NSHMBA to Host Executive Perspective. - July 10, 2009 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Habitat for Humanity Re-Store in Venice, Florida Hosts Customer Appreciation Day
Giving back to their customers on July 18, 2009 with a fun day of shopping specials, food and entertainment. - July 10, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity Re-Store
Seattle’s Green Blocks Project Promises to Improve Energy Efficiency and Create Jobs
EOS Alliance, with support from the Seattle Mayor’s office, introduces a new program that educates residents, measurably reduces energy consumption and creates green-collar jobs. - July 10, 2009 - EOS Alliance
Mosaic Harmony Celebrates 16th Season and Names 2009-2010 Advisory Board
The choir elected its 2009-2010 Advisory Board members this past April and outgoing Advisory Board President Roxane Hughes, who has been with the choir for 8 seasons, was thrilled to make the announcement of the incoming board members, whose terms began officially on July 1. - July 10, 2009 - Mosaic Harmony
International Business Brokers Association Announces New President
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) recently announced that Mark O. Thorsby, CAE, will assume the position of President, effective June 13, 2009. Thorsby will succeed Patricia Appelhans, JD, who has served as IBBA President since June 2007. Thorsby brings more than 34 years of... - July 10, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association
Tom Joyner Foundation, Denny's Recognize Single Parent Scholars at Black Colleges
Since January, the Foundation and Denny's have distributed more than $32k in Scholarships help parents finish their college education. - July 10, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Tom Joyner Foundation to Distribute $510,000 Grant to Promote HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse Awareness
For the fourth year, the Foundation has partnered with the Office of the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) to promote awareness at Six Black Colleges. - July 10, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Tom Joyner Foundation to Share Proceeds of Book Sales with Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
The Foundation's book, "Tom Joyner Presents: How to Prepare for College", is supporting the author's the alma maters of the authors - Wil and Thomas LaVeist. - July 10, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Joni Eareckson Tada to Speak at Park Street Church in Boston
Internationally-known disability advocate Joni Eareckson Tada will speak at Park Street Church in downtown Boston on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, as part of the church’s year-long Bicentennial Celebration. Joni will address ministry to and with people with disabilities on Saturday, and will speak about suffering in three worship services on Sunday. - July 10, 2009 - Park Street Church
Leading Spas of Canada Launches Quality Assurance Program for Spa Safety
Leading Spas of Canada has just launched a new Quality Assurance Program created to provide consistent safety and hygiene standards for the spa industry, thereby offering reassurance and uncompromising quality for spa guests. Since 1998, Leading Spas of Canada (LSC) has served as Canada’s... - July 10, 2009 - Leading Spas of Canada
Women in Islam: An Inside Look
The Iowa City Mosque is pleased to announce that it will be hosting an event to discuss the role of women and their status in the Islamic faith. Guest speaker Miriam Amer of Cedar Rapids along with a panel of Muslim women from the community will present the lecture at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 12th at the Iowa City Mosque located at 1812 West Benton Street in Iowa City, Iowa. - July 10, 2009 - Iowa City Mosque
Regional Arts & Culture Council Awards $7,850 to MIKE Program for Mural Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
MIKE Program announces a $7,850 grant from the Regional Arts & Culture Council. The Multicultural Integrated Kidney Education (MIKE) Program will collaborate with the Portland Occupation Industrialization Center (POIC) to use the grant to fund a 100’ x 20’ mural on the west wall of... - July 10, 2009 - MIKE Program
GarettFest Benefit for Athlete and Father Who Shows Young Never-Smokers Get Lung Cancer, Too
Friends of Garett Kipp, an endurance athlete, draftsperson, and father, who is battling Stage IV Lung Cancer, are holding a benefit featuring three bands, a meal, a silent auction, a dunk tank, and games for kids. The GarettFest benefit occurs on Saturday, August 8, 2009 1 PM – 8 PM in Mount Veron near the intersection of Highways G and J. More info at http://www.helpgarettbeatit.com/ - July 09, 2009 - helpgarettbeatit.com