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MarineLookup.com Announces Launch of New Website
MarineLookup.com is an easy, simple, and free searchable directory service working to connect the public with Marine Service Providers in their local area. - May 16, 2009 - MarineLookup.com
New Grant Program for African Social Entreprenuers
A grant program for charities established by social entrepreneurs of African descent based in the United States that address critical issues in Africa. Apply online at http://www.forward-ever.org/fund.php by June 10, 2009. - May 16, 2009 - Black Star Collective Foundation
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Announces Golf Outing to Raise Funds for Pancreatic Cancer Research
The Detroit affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network will hold its third annual “Links for a Cure” golf event to raise money for pancreatic cancer research. The event will take place on Monday, June 1 at the exclusive Tam O’Shanter Country Club in West Bloomfield... - May 16, 2009 - The Detroit affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
NSCS Announces Members of 2009-2010 National Leadership Council
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is pleased to announce members of the National Leadership Council for the 2009-2010 academic year. • Alexander Kaplan, University of California Berkeley • Amy James, University of Toledo • Brady Griffith, Crown College • Brandon Wold,... - May 16, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
12 NSCS Members Accepted Into China Language & Teaching Program
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is pleased to announce the following members have been accepted into the China Professional Training and Language Academy program for the summer session: • Andrea Anstett, University of Michigan • Tereza Hopewell, Texas Christian... - May 16, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Displaced Pakistanis Hit Twice: Fear Grows, Funding Staggers
· Most fled to impoverished host communities where resources stretched to breaking point · Families had to abandon crops just weeks before harvest; livestock, homes also lost · Even as crisis grows, aid agency concerned its current funding won’t meet needs - May 16, 2009 - World Vision US
Usheroff Institute Introduces The Art of Strategic Persuasion
In this tough job market, employees need to match their performance with company needs and long-term strategic goals. To meet this need, The Usheroff Institute is offering a new program called The Art of Persuasion and Influence - Savvy Strategies to Influence Others. This program is customized... - May 16, 2009 - The Usheroff Institute
Vyouz Likened to the "Face Book of Reusing and Recycling"
With huge changes taking place on the World Wide Web, more people are talking and communicating with each other through Social Networks. The Vyouz Network is the first organization to combine these social features with environmental tools, thus providing it's members with the opportunity to benefit from a thriving, free virtual ecosystem. - May 15, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
Get to Know Josh Williams: Energy Attunement Expert & Life Journey Coach Specializing in Relationship Guidance & Life Balance
Anna Pereira owner of www.Heart2HeartLive.com, the go to site for relationship guidance, love advice and personal wellness coaching welcomes Psychic Life Guide Josh Williams to the panel of expert advisors available for consultation at Heart2HeartLive.com where advice experts can be contacted for live advice twenty four hours a day via phone and email. - May 15, 2009 - Heart 2 Heart
Sustainability and Historic Preservation Panel Series Sponsored by the Trust for Architectural Easements Discusses the Financing of Sustainable Development
The Trust for Architectural Easements, one of the largest preservation easement holding organizations in the United States, and Island Press, a leading environmental publisher, are co-sponsors of the successful Sustainability and Historic Preservation Thought Leader Discussion Series. The two-part panel series has traveled from Washington to New York and on to Boston and has included more than a dozen panelists - noted architects, preservationists, planners, developers and finance professionals. - May 15, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Maroochydore Accommodation Operator Slashes Rates
Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia - Local resort operator reduces rates by up to 50% - May 15, 2009 - Elouera Tower Resort
Maroochydore Icon Receives Facelift
Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia - Foundation high rise resort receives major upgrade - May 15, 2009 - Elouera Tower Resort
Mimi Rothschild Offers Summer Options for Homeschooling Parents
Continuing education in the summertime can further sharpen skills. - May 15, 2009 - Mimi Rothschild
Northeastern Girls Collaborative Project - Rhode Island Kick-off
Northeastern Girls Collaborative Project to Kick-Off in Rhode Island On May 16, 2009, the Northeastern Girls Collaborative Project (NEGC) will officially kick-off its expansion into Rhode Island. Bringing together organizations throughout New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, the... - May 15, 2009 - Tech Collective
Cintas Foundation Announces the 2009 Cintas Foundation Visual Arts Lifetime Achievement Award (Posthumously) to Ana Mendieta
Ana Mendieta (Nov. 18, 1948 – Sept. 8, 1985) is recognized for her pioneering work in performance-based art and land art. - May 15, 2009 - ciants foundation inc
Urban Active Launches Bridal Bootcamp for Summer Weddings
Urban Active is serious about helping brides look their very best on their Wedding Day. A wedding gown is often a bride’s most extravagant expense and she wants to be and look like the belle of the ball on her special day. - May 15, 2009 - Urban Active Fitness
Circle City Tickets Announces New Revenue Opportunity for Online Partners
Circle City Tickets, one of the most reputable ticket brokers in the industry, recently announced that it has begun partnering with qualified web sites to generate additional traffic to the Circle City web site – www.CircleCityTickets.com. - May 15, 2009 - Circle City Tickets
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Takes a Stand Against HB 2750
TAHU says House Bill 2750 Imposes Restrictions on Health Insurance. - May 15, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Readings By Jackie
Professional Psychic: Seeing an Increase in Email and Chat Readings. - May 15, 2009 - Psychic Readings By Jackie
PhotographyCorner.com Announces Contest Corner Challenge #63: Intensity
Contest Corner Challenge #63: Intensity is the Latest Contest Challenge at www.PhotographyCorner.com, which asks photographers to capture the emotion of “intensity” in a photograph. - May 15, 2009 - PhotographyCorner.com
It's Alive Lives Again
Popular local program to air on WPMY in Pittsburgh beginning June 13 - May 15, 2009 - Clownhouse Productions, LLC
Sofitel Minneapolis Hosts First "Savoir Affaire" Bridal Fair; "Bridal Fair with French Flair" Includes a Fabulous Dream Wedding Giveaway for One Lucky Couple
Sofitel Minneapolis’ “Savoir Affaire” will feature various bridal vendors located throughout the hotel. Each bride will have a chance to win Sofitel’s “Love is Magnifique” wedding package valued at $15,000. Lancome make up demos and customized scent made for each bride; dance demonstrations by Arthur Murray Dance Studio; fashion show by Grace Bridal; cooking demos by Sofitel chefs, martinis, appetizers, wedding cake showcase; hairstyling, hand/foot massage by Progressions Spa and more. - May 15, 2009 - Sofitel Minneapolis
Cupcake Wins Best Spa Award for 2008-09
Cupcake Spa in Putney, South London has been awarded the Best Spa Award for 2008-09 by Pregnancy and Birth Magazine. More about the Cupcake Spa The five-star rated Cupcake Spa is located within Cupcake, the members’ club and spa for mums, mums-to-be and their families. Although the Spa is... - May 15, 2009 - Cupcake
Grassroots Tourette Syndrome Awareness Campaign Spreads to the College of New Jersey
“Wednesday is TS Day” at TCNJ. - May 15, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Youth Collect Petition Signatures to Make Human Rights a Reality
Youth For Human Rights International conducted the annual International Human Rights Petition Signathon to create grassroots support for mandating that human rights, specifically the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, be taught to every child in school. On December 10, 1948 the General... - May 15, 2009 - Youth for Human Rights Tampa Bay
The Cintas Foundation Announces Three Finalists for the 2009 – 2010 Brandon Fradd Award in Music Composition
The award has been granted to many artists who have gone on to play an influential role in the development of their disciplines. - May 15, 2009 - ciants foundation inc
Cintas Foundation Announces the 2009 Lifetime Service Award to Margarita Cano, Arts Administrator, Librarian, Painter
Born in the Vedado neighborhood of Havana, Cuba, in the winter of 1932, Margarita Fernandez Villa Urrutia was educated at the Ruston Academy and the University of Havana. - May 15, 2009 - ciants foundation inc
India Gets a Bed and Breakfast Portal – IndianBB.com
Indianbb.com is a directory of bed and breakfasts in all the major cities and towns of India. - May 15, 2009 - Indianbb.com
Great Rail Journeys Recognised for Their Commitment to the Environment
Great Rail Journeys, , the UK’s largest operator of holidays by rail, have been awarded a 4 star status by The Association of Independent Travel Operators. - May 15, 2009 - Great Rail Journeys
10% Growth in Armenian Tourist Arrivals Expected in 2009
Despite the financial crisis, and contrary to UNWTO global forecasts, Armenian tourist arrivals have experienced stable growth during the first quarter of 2009. - May 15, 2009 - Armenian Tourism Development Agency
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on FAS 158: Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Post-Retirement Plans
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on FAS 158: Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Post-Retirement Plans. This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday,... - May 15, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Engineer Uses Creative Talent to Build New Photography Business
With the economic downturn and subsequent loss of jobs, professionals are turning to their hobbies to support them. Passion for photography leads to new opportunity for John MacPherson of JomacPhotos - May 14, 2009 - Green Roof Blocks
Industry Experts Say a SextCast is a Far More Dangerous Issue to Our Digital Generation Than Sexting Alone
If you are a kid, parent, teacher, reporter, or government agency still wrapped up with the phenomenon of "sexting", then much like the rapid development of digital technology, your digital knowledge and concerns are already outdated. - May 14, 2009 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
Bangkok Zip-Line Tour Takes Flight
TreeTop Asia Co Ltd. is pleased to announce the grand opening of a new zip-line canopy tour and adventure course in Chonburi, Thailand. Flight of the Gibbon Bangkok is less than 1 hour from the capital and the city of Pattaya, and is ideally situated between the Khao Kheo Open Safari and the Chompoo Wildlife Sanctuary. This will be Bangkok's very first zip-line tour and adventure course. - May 14, 2009 - Treetop Asia Co. Ltd
Fashion Weekend New Jersey Believes Its Newest Event Fashionation: Shopper’s Paradise Can Help Make the State of New Jersey a Fashion Mecca
Fashion Weekend New Jersey is aiming to break the mold and make NJ a notable name in the world of fashion. - May 14, 2009 - Fashion Weekend New Jersey
CREDO Mobile Calls for Climate Change Solutions, Renews Partnership with Carbonfund.org
CREDO Mobile collaborating with Carbonfund.org to offset the estimated lifetime electrical usage and shipping of all new and refurbished cell phones sold in 2009. CREDO is also working with Carbonfund.org to offset the carbon footprint of its San Francisco headquarters. - May 14, 2009 - Carbonfund.org
Jon Silverman, Principal of KPMG to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding New IRS Rules That Restrict Profits Sent Overseas on 06/18/2009
The Knowledge Group/Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Jon Silverman, Principal, of KPMG will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding New IRS Rules That Restrict Profits Sent... - May 14, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Understanding New Capital Reserve Requirements for the Life Insurance Industry
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Understanding New Capital Reserve Requirements for the Life Insurance Industry. This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, July 21, 2009, at 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM EDT. - May 14, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Triangle International Council of REALTORS® Hosts Global Marketing in the Triangle Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Triangle International Council of REALTORS® (TICOR) will host a Global Marketing in the Triangle event on Wednesday, May 20 at 11:30 a.m. at RRAR, located at 111 Realtors Way... - May 14, 2009 - RRAR
Wake County Economic Development Assistant Executive Director Speaks at Global Development Symposium
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Conni Tucker, assistant executive director, participated in a symposium on global development hosted by Wake Technical Community College and the Economics Club of Wake Tech on April... - May 14, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Brangus Gold Heifers Making Profitable Impact
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is pleased to announce that Brangus Gold, the IBBA’s commercial female verification program, is starting to reap rewards for participants in the sale ring. On May 2, 2009 at the Jordan Livestock sale in San Saba, Texas 94 Brangus... - May 14, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Lavendon Access Services Wins ‘Excellence in Training’ Award
Lavendon Access Services has scooped the ‘Excellence in Training’ Award at the prestigious Hire Association of Europe’s (HAE) Hire Awards of Excellence. Coming in above a number of its industry peers, Lavendon Access Services, the UK’s leading supplier of powered access,... - May 14, 2009 - Lavendon Access Services
RealUp Partners with ChicagoBroker, Inc. for Local Expertise
All of ChicagoBroker's Commercial Real estate Listings will be available to search for free on www.RealUp.com. - May 14, 2009 - RealUp.com
NSCS Announces Students Published in the Spring 2009 Collegiate Scholar
Congratulations to the following members whose submissions were selected for The Collegiate Scholar- NSCS' online literary magazine for members. All articles are member-submitted. • Christine Montelione, Miami University • Delane Jacquin, Missouri State University • Kathleen Byrnes,... - May 14, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
G.A.P Adventures Makes National Geographic Traveler's Top Tours of a Lifetime List
G.A.P Adventures is pleased to announce that National Geographic Traveler magazine has selected G.A.P Adventures' Voodoo Trail as one of their Top Tours of a Lifetime for 2009. National Geographic Traveler lists 50 tours in three categories - active, classic and cultural. All the tours are... - May 14, 2009 - G Adventures
Work-at-Home Mom Finds a Creative Way to Re-Gift at TheGiftSwap.com
Users swap new items for the purpose of giving them away as gifts for all events. Save hundreds of dollars a year. - May 14, 2009 - The Gift Swap
The Social Executive Announces 100 Must-Follow Career Mavens on Twitter
Blogger Ryon Harms launches @TheCareer100, a hand-picked collection of the top personal branding gurus, power networkers, resume experts and influential executives on Twitter. - May 14, 2009 - The Social Executive
The Founders Fund, Inc. Honors 2009 Scholarship Recipients
Students were invited to a reception in their honor as the latest, in a long line, of outstanding high school seniors who will be receiving a Founders Fund college scholarship beginning 2009. The Founders Fund, Inc., a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization, awarded 27 scholarships this... - May 14, 2009 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
OpenCuro is Now TRUSTe Certified
OpenCuro earns TRUSTe Privacy Seal for its Commitment to User Privacy Protection. - May 14, 2009 - OpenCuro Corporation
AIGA SF Design Competition Seeks “Do-Gooders”
cause/affect is a biennial graphic design competition which celebrates the work of designers and organizations who set out to positively impact our society. Produced by AIGA San Francisco, this is a competition for do-gooders who do good work. Send in your entries before June 19, 2009. - May 14, 2009 - AIGA San Francisco