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Global Water Challenge and Ashoka's Changemakers Announce Worldwide Search for Social Entrepreneurs with Solutions to Water Challenges
Global Competition Promotes Sharing Ideas and Recognizes Innovators Working to Solve Water and Sanitation Crisis. - January 25, 2008 - Ashoka's Changemakers
Networking Outside the Box
LI Connects continues bi-weekly meetings at the Hauppauge Palace Diner for 2008. - January 25, 2008 - L I Connects Networking Group Inc
PhotographyCorner.com Announces Contest Corner Challenge #45: Musical Visualizations
Contest Corner Challenge #45: Musical Visualizations is the Latest Contest Challenge at www.PhotographyCorner.com, which asks photographers to take a photograph of something “musical.” - January 25, 2008 - PhotographyCorner.com
Salon Launches New Website and Spring Collection of Cuts, Colors and Styles
dkhair.com offers rich photos of the latest hairstyles to inspire clients to ‘spring into spring.’ - January 25, 2008 - DK Hair
VirtualAssistantNetworking.com Hosts Teleseminar on February 21 to Help Small Business Owners Communicate Confidence and Boost Credibility
Civility expert Lew Bayer to share 10 simple behaviors for increased self-assurance, confidence, and productivity. - January 25, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
VAnetworking Announces Seminar on How to Leverage Live Assistance Through Your Business
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar by Liza Magcale of eLiaise (www.eliaise.com). Lisa will be presenting “How to Leverage Live Assistance Through Your Business” on Wednesday, January 23, 200 at 6:00 p.m. (EST). Liza has over 10 years of building business one call at a... - January 24, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Anti-Discrimination Policies Are Poorly Communicated, Suggests New i4cp Study
Most companies report that employee claims are frequent. - January 24, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Haven Holidays Donates 88 Holidays in Memory of Family Holiday Association Co-Founder
Haven Holidays has donated 88 family holidays worth a total of £10,000 to the Family Holiday Association (FHA) in memory of the charity's co-founder. - January 24, 2008 - Family Holiday Association
NPSA Announces New Chairman of the Board
The National Portable Storage Association has elected a new board of directors for 2008. - January 24, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Steppes Travel Announces a Series of Travel Lectures for Spring 2008
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) is pleased to announce a series of travel lectures at Cirencester Agricultural College this spring. (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/steppes-lectures-page1728.aspx) The first lecture is called "Primate Passion" and will be conducted by... - January 24, 2008 - Steppes Travel
Vrai Launches Contest to Find the Couple Planning the Greenest Wedding
Vrai, an eco-friendly company concerned with assisting environmentally conscious couples to capture and plan their wedding day in eco-ethical ways, has announced a new contest for couples planning a green wedding. Couples can submit stories about their green wedding plans for a chance to win a Vrai... - January 24, 2008 - Vrai
Detroit Architect Stephen E. Smith Elected 2008 President of the American Institute of Architects Michigan
The American Institute of Architects Michigan (AIA Michigan) announced the election of Detroit architect Stephen E. Smith, AIA, as its 2008 president. - January 24, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
PhotographyCorner.com Announces the Winner of Contest Corner Challenge #44: Photolfaction
Karen Sykes of Spokane Valley, Washington is the Latest Contest Corner Challenge Winner at www.PhotographyCorner.com, Winning Contest Corner Challenge #44: Photolfaction. - January 24, 2008 - PhotographyCorner.com
New Site Banishes Fundraising Headaches
As easy as 1.. 2.. 3.. new fundraising service for schools and non-profits makes fundraising fun, profitable and effortless. - January 24, 2008 - PerfectHolidayFundraisers.com
The Cardiovascular Disease Foundation Hosts Annual 5K Walk for Life® & Free Health Fair
Fifth Annual 5K Walk and Free Community Health Fair to help local residents learn how to prevent and recognize cardiovascular disease and its many risk factors. Fun for all ages. - January 24, 2008 - Cardiovascular Disease Foundation
Fighters to Compete for Chance at Stardom with King of the Cage’s All Wisconsin Fight Quest
State Amateur Fighters to Compete for Chance at Stardom with King of the Cage’s All Wisconsin Fight Quest on March 15. - January 24, 2008 - Lake of The Torches Resort Casino
Travellers Can Now Book Railway Packages on MakeMyTrip
Portal Enters Into Alliance with IRCTC to Sell Holiday Packages. - January 24, 2008 - Make My Trip India Pvt. Ltd.
Wave Foundation Supports SRI’s Operation Whale Shark
Wave Foundation of Kentucky’s Newport Aquarium has awarded $6,200 to Operation Whale Shark, a study conducted by the Shark Research Institute (SRI). The Wave grant, together with funds from the World Wildlife Fund, is helping SRI scientists identify the size, structure, and habits of the... - January 23, 2008 - Shark Research Institute
International Affairs Council Nominated for World Affairs Council of America President’s Award
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) of Raleigh (www.iacnc.org), has announced that the organization has been nominated for the World Affairs Councils of America’s (WACA) 2008 President’s Award for Council Excellence. To be eligible for this... - January 23, 2008 - International Affairs Council
Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield Announce New Programs & Events
The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield announces several upcoming fun programs and events. The 1,000 member strong club provides the area’s youth between the ages of 6-18 with enrichment and recreation programs in a safe environment. - January 23, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
International Vintners' Personal Wine Selections to be Auctioned at Naples Winter Wine Festival
A sampling of auction lots donated by participating vintners for the 2008 Naples Winter Wine Festival. - January 23, 2008 - Naples Winter Wine Festival
Efficiency Maine Tips for Saving Energy and Dollars
Efficiency Maine, a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, has released five tips to help consumers save on their electric bills and at the same time save energy. - January 23, 2008 - Efficiency Maine
Middle School Recognized for Elephant Sized Savings
Maine Public Utilities Commissioner Vendean Vafiades presents the Middle School of the Kennebunks with a Voluntary Renewable Resources Fund (VRRF) grant certificate for $35,213 for its efforts to use solar energy and teach students about its benefits. - January 23, 2008 - Efficiency Maine
Free Spa Party Jan. 30th NYC
Spa Chinois is giving away free spa services from 12 to 7 on January 30th. (44 West 55th St, 5th Fl., NY, NY) - January 22, 2008 - SpaSally.com
Ya Ya Yoga Group Volunteer/Yoga Trip: Thailand Spring 2008
Ya Ya Yoga wants to draw attention and circulate this information about an opportunity for people to use their vacation as a working trip as well as a time to learn yoga and meditation while giving back to another community. There will be studies done on the environment, recycling and interaction with the local children of Thailand. It will be a chance to learn how other cultures do what Americans are doing toward global awareness. - January 22, 2008 - Ya Ya Yoga
The New Spirituality for Dummies Offers a Substantial and Fun Approach to Spiritual Life
It's Spirituality For the Rest of Us. In stores, January 22, 2008. With a friendly and conversational tone, the new, improved 2nd edition of Spirituality For Dummies helps readers find their way through the maze of modern life to an authentic spirituality that is universal, personal, and inherently optimistic. - January 22, 2008 - Sharon Janis
Fast-Paced Living Leaves Many Strapped for Time: Company Provides Services to Create Time and Balance for Residents and Business People
Today’s demanding schedules cause many individuals wishing for additional hours in a day. A wide variety of services offered by the company, Welchester’s Concierge, LLC, help to create that additional time for residents and business people in Mercer County, New Jersey and surrounding... - January 22, 2008 - Welchester's Concierge, LLC
Valentine’s Day Sees More Couples Heading Off for a Romantic City Break, Reports Holidays-direct.co.uk
The ideal Valentine’s Day is spent on a romantic city break. Or so an increasing number of people seem to think as Valentine city breaks continue to grow in popularity. Online travel agency Holidays-direct.co.uk reports a rise in the number of bookings for Valentine city breaks. - January 22, 2008 - Holidays-Direct
Speaking of Women’s Health Hosts Corporate Breakfast & Preview Event
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of the Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation and president of Iatria Spa, has announced that the organization will host a Corporate Breakfast & Preview event on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 8-9:30 a.m. at the Capital City Club, located at 411 Fayetteville Street Mall. The... - January 22, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
The Association of Settlement Companies 2008 Conference Keynote Speaker to Provide Credit and Collection Insight to Attendees
The Association of Settlement Companies is preparing for their 2008 Annual TASC Conference in Las Vegas. - January 22, 2008 - The Association of Settlement Companies
Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) to Host Green Building Panel Discussion
Jill Heath, president of Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) (www.tcrew.org), an organization which provides a forum for fostering relationships among commercial real estate women professionals in the Triangle market, has announced that TCREW will host a green-building panel discussion on... - January 21, 2008 - Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women
Iatria Spa Announces Radiesse Launch Party
Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com), has announced that Iatria MedSpa will host a Radiesse® launch party on Friday, Feb. 1 from 6-8 p.m. at the Cary location, 2058 Renaissance Park Place, Suite 200. Radiesse® is a next-generation dermal filler made of calcium-based... - January 21, 2008 - Iatria Day Spa
Y90 Microspheres Education and Support Offers Straight Talk About Treating Liver Tumors Webinar
Dr. Charlie Nutting presents "Yttrium 90 Radioembolization (SIR-spheres or Therasphere) of Hepatic Malignancies" - January 20, 2008 - Y90 Microspheres Education and Support
Virtual Assistant Organization Honors Member with ‘VAccolade’ Award
VANetworking.com names forum member “VAccolade Business Entrepreneur of the Year." - January 20, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Triangle Business Leaders Join Board of Directors of Communities In Schools of North Carolina
IBM and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina tap executives to serve on statewide board. - January 20, 2008 - Communities in Schools of NC
APICS Toledo Sponsors Leadership Improvement Seminar
The APICS Toledo chapter will be holding a Professional Development Seminar titled “Improving Your Leadership Skills” on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. The seminar will be held at the Brandywine Country Club in Maumee and will be jointly sponsored with the Toledo Chapter of the... - January 19, 2008 - Toledo APICS
Four Peaks Pickup, AZ. Feb 9th 2008
Several hundred folks from all walks of life have decided to come together to do something about the environment. Mountain biking, hiking, motorcycle, 4wheeling and shooting clubs are going to cooperate to clean up the Four Peaks, AZ area just north east of Phoenix. - January 19, 2008 - Four Peaks Pickup
Portlanders Are Invited to Sponsor "A Rose in Guadalajara" as an Enduring Gift for Loved Ones This Valentine’s Day
Show support of city partnerships with an enduring gift that unites cultures. - January 19, 2008 - Portland-Guadalajara Sister City Association
Steve Francis to Run for Mayor of San Diego - "I’ll be an Independent Mayor"
Presents Detailed Vision to Reform City Hall - Refuses to Accept Special Interest Contributions to Remain Influence Free - January 19, 2008 - Steve Francis for Mayor
Autograph Signing Event Planned at the Miss America Trade Show
Caitlin Brunell, Miss America’s Outstanding Teen will be part of an autograph signing event at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino featuring the 2007 Miss America’s Outstanding Teen titleholders on Thursday, January 24, 2008. The Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Autograph... - January 18, 2008 - Miss America's Outstanding Teen, Inc.
A Green Travel Plan for Everyone and Every Trip
Although many travelers may be interested in green travel it can seem a little intimidating or complicated... not everyone knows where to start. So, RezHub.com put together a Green Travel Plan that makes traveling green easy for anyone, no matter what their shade of green. - January 18, 2008 - RezHub.com
The 2007 LogoBee Logo Design Makeover Giveaway is Officially Closed
Another year has come and gone; and along with it another Logo Design Makeover Giveaway. LogoBee, Inc. would like to thank all of the participants from this year and encourage them to try again next year. - January 18, 2008 - LogoBee Logo Design
New Online Firm Helps People Discover What They Want to be When They Grow Up - Even if They Are Already Grown Up
Clear Ambition, a new online career and education guidance program, puts a fresh twist on helping people of all ages find an occupation that fits. - January 18, 2008 - Clear Ambition
5th Annual Glass Slipper Ball Presented by Zonta Three Rivers North Slated for February 9, 2008
Pittsburgh North's biggest fundraising event is celebrating five years of raising money for women in need. The Glass Slipper Ball, scheduled for February 9, 2008, has already raised $210,000 for scholarships. The annual sell-out charity event features two dozen restaurants and wineries that will present signature samplings of fine food and wine. - January 18, 2008 - Zonta Three Rivers North
TripAdvisor® Elects Hotel Pulitzer in Barcelona as One of the Best Hotels 2008 in the Top 25 Destinations
Avantgarde & Epoque Hotels announces the insertion for the second time of Hotel Pulitzer by The TripAdvisor® Travelers' Choice™ award winners for 2008 - January 18, 2008 - Epoque Hotels
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation Donates $110,000 to Magee-Womens Research Institute
A Glimmer of Hope Foundation, a Pittsburgh based non-profit organization that supports breast cancer research, today presented a check in the amount of $110,000 to the Magee-Womens Research Institute. The donation was presented by Glimmer of Hope Foundation president, Diana Napper, Pittsburgh... - January 18, 2008 - A Glimmer of Hope Foundation
HFC International Begins Documenting the Harvest in HD
A U.K. based charity has begun production of four high definition films for TV and general release in 2008. Their award nominated films have been broadcast worldwide. - January 18, 2008 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International
Inspiring Article on "True Tales of People Who Changed Careers" Tells Story of Going from a Banking Career to a Career as a Dog Trainer and Becoming a Huge Success
Jim Burwell, President and CEO of Jim Burwell’s Petiquette was featured in a January 6, 2008 article by Kate Lorenz, with careerbuilders.com on AOL’s home page. - January 17, 2008 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
GreenTracks Amazon Riverboat Expedition with Anthropologist
GreenTracks’ Amazon river boat expedition in March of 2008 will be led by a cultural anthropologist with many years experience in the Amazon Basin. She will provide insight into the indigenous people of the Amazon and their environment while exploring the river and rainforest by comfortable riverboat. - January 17, 2008 - GreenTracks, Inc.
NPSA Reaches 400-Member Mark
The National Portable Storage Association is celebrating its membership. - January 17, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association