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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
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
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
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
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
It's Alive Lives Again
Popular local program to air on WPMY in Pittsburgh beginning June 13 - May 15, 2009 - Clownhouse Productions, LLC
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
Readings By Jackie
Professional Psychic: Seeing an Increase in Email and Chat Readings. - May 15, 2009 - Psychic Readings By Jackie
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
1,000,000 Christians Change the Internet on June 16, 2009 with a Live Online Bible Study
The Christian Living Bible Institute and Two Sons of One, LLC believe that God created the Internet for a reason. On June 16th, 2009, the web site www.MegaMinistry.com will host the largest online Bible study in the world. - May 14, 2009 - Christian Living Ministry, Inc.
Weber Sells Teacher's Union Building to City of New Orleans
The 12,000 sq ft United Teachers of New Orleans Health and Welfare Fund Building, represented by Skip Weber, was sold to the City of New Orleans. - May 14, 2009 - Latter & Blum Commercial - Skip Weber
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
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
OpenCuro is Now TRUSTe Certified
OpenCuro earns TRUSTe Privacy Seal for its Commitment to User Privacy Protection. - May 14, 2009 - OpenCuro Corporation
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.
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 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
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
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
1 Woman, 3 Concussions, 5 Charities and 16 Songs
Singer-songwriter, Laurie Lee Lewis has released a CD called One To One. Music that will inspire the heart and benefit animals, children, veterans of war, clean global water and cancer research. A project that took on a mystic of its own. - May 13, 2009 - Under The Rainbow Creations
Carol Tello, Partner, Sutherland LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding the New Qualified Intermediary (QI) Program for Foreign Financial Institutions on 8/25/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Carol P. Tello, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding the New Qualified Intermediary (QI) Program for... - May 13, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Environmentally Driven
DriveNow.com.au customers are now informed of the impact their rental selection has on the environment thanks to the new Eco-Ratings Car Rental Guide – a world first for car rental websites. - May 13, 2009 - Drivenow
Competitiveness of Tradespeople Increasing During Tough Times
Trademen are becoming more desperate for work. The cost of using a plumber, builder, electrician or roofer though the Builderscrack.co.nz webite has decline 24% over the last year. - May 13, 2009 - Builderscrack.co.nz
Ikando Has Great New Volunteer and Intern Opportunities with the National Museum of Ghana
The National Museum of Ghana, the largest of its kind in West-Africa, is looking for people with experience in curating and cataloguing to join their team. - May 13, 2009 - Ikando Foundation
Watchword "Sustainability": Swissôtel Management GmbH Achieves ISO Certification
As part of its corporate development, which is geared towards sustainability, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts decided to set up an integrated Management System conforming to internationally recognised standards. - May 13, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Day Spa Association to Conduct First Ever Spa Seminar at All Things Organic™
The Day Spa Association and the Organic Trade Association have joined forces to introduce the Organic industry to the Day Spa industry. “We have had a cordial relationship with OTA since 2000, whereas we exchanged memberships in order to keep up-to-date with each other, and explore how we... - May 13, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
pPlentyRooms.com Offers Special Hotel Packages for Asian Youth Games ’09 in Singapore
Online hotel booking and travel planning site comes up with irresistible hotel deals for the inaugural event to be held between June 29 and July 07 in Singapore. Visitors to AYG 2009 can avail of discount hotel room rates starting from SG$114 for two nights, while those booking a hotel stay for more than 3 days through one of the plentyRooms.com packages can enjoy a free half-day city tour. - May 13, 2009 - plentyRooms.com Pte Ltd
Expert Presenters and Sponsorship Secured for the Day Spa Association Breakfast at NYIGF
The Day Spa Association is pleased to have the following experts presenting at their upcoming industry breakfast seminar during EX·TRACTS®, on Tuesday, August 19, during the summer 2009 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). “We are very pleased to have secured Carol... - May 13, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Frankel Staffing Partners President to Explain How to Develop a Personal Business Plan at CareerNet
CareerNet has announced that Rod Frankel, president of Frankel Staffing Partners, will be the speaker at the ministry’s next meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, May 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 7506 Falls of Neuse... - May 13, 2009 - Career Transformations
Council For Entrepreneurial Development Announces Medtech 2009 Conference Sponsors
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced sponsors for CED’s Medtech 2009 conference, scheduled for... - May 13, 2009 - CED
Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association (GRAPA) Expands Online Community Offerings with New Front Page and Blog Listings
As part of its continuing advocacy for consensus, integrity and rationalization when serving the needs of its 2200+ members, the Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association (GRAPA) is expanding its online community efforts with the launch of a new front page at www.grapatel.com, as well as... - May 13, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Urges Parents to Visit Summer Camps Before Selecting One
Brochures alone may not give an accurate picture of facilities. - May 13, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
2009 Greater Dayton Energy Summit Speakers Announced
Event Lineup Includes Energy Experts from Dayton Power & Light, Leesman Lighting and Jackson Rolfes & Spurgeon. - May 13, 2009 - Northern Kentucky Electric Service
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Awards Highest Honor to Austin Agent
Linda New Receives Hollis Roberson Award - May 13, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters