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Baltimore City Schools Report Finds Charter Schools More Diverse and More Popular with Parents
A report by Baltimore City Schools studying the impact and progress of Baltimore City's growing charter school movement shows that charters are more diverse in terms of race and socio-economic background than the city's traditional public schools. As evidenced in the Baltimore City Report on Charter Schools, city charter schools are providing a valuable choice option for parents, students and teachers. - May 02, 2009 - Maryland Charter School Network
Making Things Happen with Business Ownership Despite Tough Economy
Grins 2 Go franchisee Jay Henderson takes control of his own financial future by starting his photography business despite the economic times. - May 02, 2009 - Grins 2 Go Photography
The Actors Hall of Fame Top 10 Actors of the Week
The Top 10 stars of the most popular movies, TV shows, Broadway plays and DVD's were announced this week by The Actors Hall of Fame. Leading the list are the stars of Obsessed, CSI, Wicked and The Spirit. - May 02, 2009 - The Actors Hall of Fame Foundation
Cirque Berzerk Returns to Downtown LA for Seven Performances per Weekend at Los Angeles State Historic Park June 18 – July 5, 2009 -- Parental Discretion is Advised
“Equal parts trippy and sinister, Cirque Berzerk seems like the sort of phantasmagoric spectacle Tim Burton would dream up, if he quit filmmaking to join the circus.” -Los Angeles Times, July 2008 - May 02, 2009 - Cirque Berzerk
Dogtown Group and Shar Pei Rescuers First Winners in New Animal Rescue Site and Petfinder.com $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge
Supporters of Best Friends Animal Society and Operation Scarlet turned out enough online voting to secure $1,000 grants in The Animal Rescue Site’s current $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge. - May 02, 2009 - GreaterGood
Time Has Already Sprung Forward This Year. So Have GVI.
Global Vision International (GVI) are pleased to announce that a number of new programs are now running, including a unique opportunity in Laos, and the chance to change a life for the better in Mombasa, Kenya. - May 02, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Experience is (Usually) the Name of the Game
"Experience Required"... sound familiar? This needs to longer be the case with Global Vision International (GVI). - May 02, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Sweetin & Bleeke, P.C. Joins National Organization
Indiana law firm Sweetin & Bleeke, P.C. joins The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms in Febraury 2009. - May 02, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Lauds Fannie Mae for New General Counsel Appointment
NAMWOLF lauds Fannie Mae’s appointment of Timothy J. Mayopoulos as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. - May 02, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Reports Increase in Diversity Commitment from New York Public Entities
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms has reported an increase in New York Public Entities joining their Corporate and Public Entity Partnering Program. Corporate and Public Entity partners commitment 5% of their outside legal counsel budgets to using minority and women-owned firms. - May 02, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Slump City
Presents the work of three emerging artists whose visionary and haunting work combines gothic fantasy, poetic social realism and psycho-geography to imagine the urban periphery. - May 01, 2009 - [ space ]
Mimi Rothschild Announces Launch of Podcast Program
Podcast will be an audio resource for current and potential home schooling parents. - May 01, 2009 - Mimi Rothschild
Tom Racette Joins HotelTravel.com as Chief Communications Officer
HotelTravel.com has appointed Tom Racette as the company’s Chief Communications Officer based at its corporate headquarters in Phuket, Thailand. He is HotelTravel.com’s third key executive announcement in the past two months and part of the company’s strategy to invest in top talent to remain competitive during tough economic times. - May 01, 2009 - HotelTravel.com
The Reality of Credit Scores and Identity Theft
Why it has become increasingly more critical to understand them - May 01, 2009 - ReferralWeb
WOAMTEC (Women on a Mission to Earn Commission to Earn Commission) Conference a Success
Hundreds of women gathered yesterday at Highland Manor in Apopka for WOAMTEC’s third empowering women seminar – WOAMTEC filled the venue to capacity. “We are pushing you out of your comfort zone,” WOAMTEC Founder and President, Kathleen Hawkins said to attendees after three... - May 01, 2009 - Women on a Mission to Earn Commission
Team Enable Competes in St. Andrews Triathlon
Enable America launches a new awareness campaign, called Team Enable. The program is designed to encourage physical activity by people with disabilities. To mark its inauguration, Team Enable competed in the St. Andrews triathlon, fielding a team that included two blind competitors. - May 01, 2009 - Enable America
Tuffy’s New Email Program Offers Big Savings, Information
Free e-newsletter delivers quarterly discounts and incentives - May 01, 2009 - Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Centers
Anderson-McQueen Funeral and Cremation Centers Encourages World War II Veterans and Supporters to Get Registered at Memorial
Nine out of 10 whom actively contributed to World War II are not recognized on the National WWII Memorial. Through the World War II Registry of Remembrances, the memory of America's World War II men and women of the armed services and any civilian who helped on the home front can be preserved at... - May 01, 2009 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Rescuing Christmas, Inc. Launches to Preserve Christmas and Easter One Advertisement at a Time
Rescuing Christmas, Inc. (www.RescuingChristmas.org), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to keeping the words and meanings of Christmas and Easter alive in the public domain through the purchase of advertising space in all media outlets launched today. - May 01, 2009 - Rescuing Christmas, Inc.
Daisy Project Seeks to Increase Pet Visitation in Nursing Homes
The Merriman Good Life Foundation has launched a campaign called the Daisy Project. The Daisy Project is aimed at raising awareness of the general public to the value of pets visiting residents of nursing homes and other institutions on a regular basis. Full details are available at www.TMGLFoundation.org. - May 01, 2009 - The Merriman Good Life Foundation
Seasoned Mover Launches Green Moving Service
Home packing service serving northeast TN and southwest VA re-uses moving boxes to save the environment and keep customer costs low. - May 01, 2009 - Universal Moving Systems
Rapper Queen Pen Pairs Up with Local Non-Profit to Bring Kids and Incarcerated Parents Together
The challenges facing children impacted by parental incarceration are significant, wide-ranging and potentially devastating. Queen Pen has become a more outspoken advocate for these children by participating in CPNYC fundraisers and sponsorship meetings and raising funds and awareness for these free Father’s Day field trips - May 01, 2009 - Children of Promise, NYC (cpnyc.org)
Autism Speaks' Los Angeles Walk Now for Autism Attracts 17,000 and Raises $1.1 Mllion for Research and Services
Increasing Awareness and Raising Funds to Support Autism Research, Advocacy and Family Services. - May 01, 2009 - Autism Speaks, Los Angeles
Blank State – The Future of World Democracy?
Blank State (http://blankstate.ning.com) is a newly established group that aims to create a world democratic forum. Their first goal: to gather a member from every country. - May 01, 2009 - Blank State
LaGrange Pointe to Host a Free Senior Fair in Conjunction with National Senior Health and Fitness Day® Special Presentation by Former NBA Celtics Star Greg Kite
*Free samples *Special giveaways *Important information *Guest speaker, former NBA player- Greg Kite *8 Presentations on senior related topics - Special lunch deal offer - Food drive benefiting local pantry - May 01, 2009 - LaGrange Pointe
Reservation Provider for Bali Hotels Sends Travel Warning
In 2008 the tropical island of Bali had an particular strong demand for hotel rooms that resulted in a "sold out" response of 57.3% of all reservation requests for reservations made 60 days in advance and 82.6% declined requests for bookings made 30 days in advance. This trend is continuing long-term according to statements by Bali hotels in 2009, what is not good news for travellers used to do all the bookings last minute. - May 01, 2009 - Bali1.com
AIR Personal Fitness Donates a Free Month of Fitness Boot Camp to the Volunteers of Boston’s Walk for Hunger
AIR Personal Fitness wants to recognize and celebrate the people who participated in the Walk for Hunger by giving them 4 weeks of free fitness boot camp on the esplanade. - May 01, 2009 - AIR Personal Fitness
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Emerging Intellectual Property Issues for Attorneys: a 2009 Update
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 Emerging Intellectual Property Issues For Attorneys: A 2009 Update. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, May 13,... - May 01, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Foley & Lardner’s George Best to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Emerging Intellectual Property Issues for Attorneys: a 2009 Update on 5/13/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that George Best, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Employment Emerging Intellectual... - May 01, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
White & Case’s Jeffrey J. Oelke to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Emerging Intellectual Property Issues for Attorneys: a 2009 Update on 5/13/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Jeffrey J. Oelke, Partner, White & Case LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Emerging Intellectual Property... - May 01, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Employment Labor Law 2009: Live Webcast
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 Employment Labor Law 2009. This two-hour event is scheduled on June 23, 2009, Tuesday, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT. Employment... - May 01, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Morgan Lewis’ Daniel L. Hogans to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Employment Labor Law 2009: Live Webcast on 6/23/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Daniel L. Hogans, Partner, Morgan Lewis will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Employment Labor Law 2009: Live... - May 01, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Baker & McKenzie’s John N. Raudabaugh to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Employment Labor Law 2009: Live Webcast on 6/23/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that John N. Raudabaugh, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Employment Labor Law 2009:... - May 01, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
EnergizedSeller Announces Seven-Point Stimulus Package for Home Sellers
Home sellers get great returns on low-cost investments in home-sale preparation. - May 01, 2009 - EnergizedSeller
Hamner Scientists Receive Multiple Awards at The Society of Toxicology 48th Annual Meeting & ToxExpo™
Multiple scientists at The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (The Hamner) were recently recognized at the Society of Toxicology (SOT) 48th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo for their contributions to the toxicology and risk assessment. Dr. Russell Thomas, Director of The Hamner Center for Genomic... - May 01, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Ken Atkins of WCED Addresses “Economic Development During an Economic Downturn” in New Podcast
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced the release of a new audio podcast discussing the topic of economic development during an economic downturn. The podcast features commentary from Ken Atkins, executive director for WCED, and addresses topics such... - May 01, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
NASCAR Legend Teams with State Water Heaters to Drive Sales in 2009
Leading water heater manufacturer deepens NASCAR ties with dynamic sponsorship program - May 01, 2009 - Ward Burton Enterprises
Twotwentytwo Restaurant and Bar Launches at the Landmark London Hotel
On Tuesday 5 May 2009, twotwentytwo restaurant and bar will launch at the prestigious five-star Landmark London Hotel in fashionable Marylebone. Following a million pound spend, the completely renovated space offers a sophisticated setting for drinks, lunch and dinner. - May 01, 2009 - Landmark London Hotel
Launch of Opportunity to Earn with New Travel Company
Launch of new network marketing based private members vacation club in the USA. Explanations for both the vacation club and income opportunity for working from home. - May 01, 2009 - Future Prosperity Travel Ltd
EnergizedSeller Launches Twitter Site, Provides Home Selling Tips to Its Followers
EnergizedSeller offers information in Twitter site, on Selling House, How to Sell a House, Home Selling Tips or House Selling Tips, Real Estate Home Value, buying, increase Home Values, Home Property Value and home improvement. - May 01, 2009 - EnergizedSeller
National Promotion Makes Quality Live-in Childcare Even More Affordable
Leading U.S. live-in childcare agency launches a nationwide promotion to help families burdened with finding quality childcare at an affordable price. AuPairCare introduces families to au pair childcare, a little known solution that doesn't immediately come to mind for many families and is much more affordable than daycare or other live-in nanny options. - May 01, 2009 - Intrax Cultural Exchange
Saudi Photographer Faisal Almalki Wins Photographer of the Year (Masters Cup)
Saudi photographer, Faisal Almalki, named "Photographer of the Year" in the 3rd Annual Masters of Photography Cup (Color Awards) 2009. - April 30, 2009 - Faisal Almalki Photography
Sikhcess™ Launches ‘Feed the Homeless’ Campaign Across North America in April and May
Sikhcess™ volunteers prepare to feed homeless communities in honor of Vaisakhi, a celebration of selfless service, equality, and ‘giving back’ during India’s harvest season in the months of April and May. - April 30, 2009 - Sikhcess
Brook Furniture Rental Announces Opening of a New Furniture Rental Showroom in Downtown Chicago
“This showroom creates a whole new look and feel for the furniture rental industry,” said Chris Topf, District Sales Manager for Brook Furniture Rental in Chicago. “We have featured many of the most popular styles of furniture we carry, and have assembled unique furniture lines together to showcase the range of style in rental furnishings. Plus, the location is perfectly suited in the Chicago Loop but also within easy walking distance to major furniture destinations like the Merchandise Mart.” - April 30, 2009 - Brook Furniture Rental
Unity in Motion Inc. Granted 501(c)(3) Status
Unity in Motion, Inc. (UIM), a youth-focused social service organization in Milwaukee, WI today announced it has been granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. - April 30, 2009 - Unity in Motion, Inc.
The Homeland Security Foundation of America to Offer President’s Volunteer Service Award
HSFA is proud to announce the availability of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a prestigious national honor offered in recognition of volunteer commitment. - April 30, 2009 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Hyatt Regency Houston Completes $40 Million Transformation
Houston's landmark hotel completes its $40-million transformation including the renovation of all 947 guestrooms, a redesigned LobbiBar, and 64,000 square feet of refreshed meeting space. - April 30, 2009 - Hyatt Regency Houston
K&L Gates’ Paul F. Hancock to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Ammending Regulation Z Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (“HOEPA”) on 5/12/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Paul F. Hancock, Partner, K&L Gates LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Ammending Regulation Z Home Ownership... - April 30, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Reed Smith’s Robert M. Jaworski to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Ammending Regulation Z Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (“HOEPA”) on 5/12/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Robert M. Jaworski, Partner, Reed Smith LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Ammending Regulation Z Home Ownership... - April 30, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Ammending Regulation Z Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (“HOEPA”)
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 Ammending Regulation Z Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (“HOEPA”). This two-hour event is scheduled on... - April 30, 2009 - The Knowledge Group