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Five Time Grammy Nominee Jazmine Sullivan Helps Inspire People to Give Back at Philadelphia's Nicetown CDC's 7th Annual Give Back to the Community Festival

Are you giving back? The Nicetown CDC and Jazmine Sullivan want to inspire you to actively give back to your community. Come, be a part of NTCDCs 7th Annual Give Back To The Community Festival & Concerts with Philly's own Jazmine Sullivan August 7 and 8, 2009, 12pm - 9pm daily at the Nicetown Park on 4300 Germantown Avenue. Come sign the Give Back Wall while enjoying two days of culture, fun, learning, and celebrating the power of giving back. - July 25, 2009 - Nicetown Community Development Corporation (CDC)

Voices of Courage: An Evening with Pakistani Women's Rights Activist Sameena Nazir

Global Goods Partners (GGP), a NYC-based Fair Trade organization, is pairing up with local organic boutique Sustainable NYC to host Sameena Nazir, founder of Potohar Organization for Development Advocacy (PODA), an NGO that works for the promotion and protection of human rights in rural... - July 25, 2009 - Global Goods Partners

MTA Assists Malaysia in Expanding National Medical Travel Initiative

MTA's Managing Director, Asia Pacific region was asked to serve as Technical Expert Industry Consultant as Malaysia focuses on its medical travel and health & wellness tourism country-wide initiative. Malaysia can become a world-class medical and health tourism hub, said the managing director... - July 25, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

Health Reform Means Increased Unemployment Predicts Texas Association of Health Underwriters

Texas Insurance Agents Broadcast Possible Outcomes of Health Care Reform Bill. - July 25, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters

Registration Deadline - September 1 - for 2009 WOW Writers Conference in Vegas

Viva Las Vegas! Experience Las Vegas And attend the 2009 WOW Writers Conference - mixing pleasure with business. Nineteen dynamic workshops, keynotes, panels, luncheon and banquet. - July 24, 2009 - Wizards of Words Writers Conference

Raleigh Ducks Unlimited Holds 1st Annual Reverse Raffle Banquet to Promote Wetlands and Waterfowl Conservation

The Raleigh Ducks Unlimited Chapter will be sponsoring its first annual reverse raffle banquet to promote wetlands and waterfowl conservation. - July 24, 2009 - Ducks Unlimited Raleigh Chapter

Monica Cruz Steps Up as First Celebrity Supporter of the Romanian League in Defense of Animals’ (ROLDA) Cause

Actress and dancer Monica Cruz adds her voice to help save stray animals in Romania by partnering with the Romanian League in Defense of Animals (ROLDA). - July 24, 2009 - Romanian League in Defense of Animals

Birdwatchers Worldwide Flock to Register at Free Online Birding Resource

The new bird watching community chatterBirds.com has had more than 500 birdwatchers register for a free membership during its premier launch month. - July 24, 2009 - chatterBirds Limited

Empowerment Through Hearing is Giving Sound Advice to Parents -- Check Out Hearing Loss During Back-to-School Check-Ups

With one in eight students now suffering from hearing loss, health advocate Kathlyn Maguire is giving sound advice to parents to include hearing screenings in their back-to-school health checks. Maguire is founder and president of Empowerment Through Hearing, a not-for-profit organization... - July 24, 2009 - Empowerment Through Hearing

Members of Congress and Health Advocates Speak Out on the “Silent Diseases” Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C

An Open-to-the-Public Hepatitis B&C Screening hosted by House Representatives on Capitol Hill Draws Crowds and Builds Awareness of the Diseases’ Devastating Effects. - July 24, 2009 - Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations

Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee Develops Big Picture Economic Strategy

The Bob Robinson for State Representative Election Committee announced that it would release in September what it calls a Big Picture Economic Strategy for house district 71 – Eaton County, Michigan. - July 22, 2009 - Bob Robinson for State Representative Eaton County

NAWBO San Diego Installs 2009-2010 Board of Directors

The 2009-2010 NAWBO San Diego Board of Directors was installed at the group's July 15 lunch meeting. - July 22, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego

A Proclamation Promoting Hispanic Nurses to Improve the Health of Our Communities

The National Association of Hispanic Nurses Creating Pathways to Reduce Health Disparities. The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (www.thehispanicnurses.org) will host their 34th Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas on July 21-24, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza Riverwalk Hotel. The National... - July 22, 2009 - National Associations of Hispanic Nurses

Former First Lady Laura Bush and Baseball Great Rick Sutcliffe Join World Vision’s 'End Malaria' Council

Former U.S. first lady Laura Bush and Major League Baseball pitching legend Rick Sutcliffe have joined the advisory council of World Vision’s “End Malaria” campaign. They join Ray Chambers, the first U.N. Special Envoy for Malaria; Malaria No More CEO Scott Case and Congressman... - July 22, 2009 - World Vision US

Benefit Concert to Help Local Cat Refuge Care for Record Numbers

Famous Chapel Hill music venue Cat's Cradle will host a concert featuring Tres Chicas, Luego and Gambling the Muse on August 21 to benefit The Goathouse Refuge, a no-kill cat sanctuary in Pittsboro, North Carolina. - July 22, 2009 - The Goathouse Refuge

Delaware River Valley Churches to Host Joint Summer Education Series

Presbyterian churches in Titusville, Stockton, Mt. Airy and Ringoes, New Jersey, to host Princeton Theological Seminary Professor of Old Testament Jeremy M. Hutton for community-wide series of lectures on Old Testament prophets and prophecies and their implications for modern life. - July 21, 2009 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville

Motorcoach Council Launches North American Consumer Outreach Campaign

The grass roots movement utilizes the industry’s most valuable asset - their rolling billboards - to boast their competitive edge over planes, trains and personal autos. - July 20, 2009 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.

The Chairmen’s RoundTable Welcomes Four New Sponsors

The Chairmen’s RoundTable (CRT), a San Diego-based, non-profit volunteer organization that provides gratis mentoring and business advice to CEOs and Presidents of local, private businesses, today announced the addition of four new sponsors: Barsa and Company; Hara CPA Professional Services, Inc.; Project X Media; UBS Financial Services. Sponsors provide influential connections into the community. - July 20, 2009 - Chairmen's RoundTable

Get Green Music Partners with the Action Sports Environmental Coalition

Atlantic Beach, FL. based Get Green Music is excited to announce its recent partnership with the Action Sports Environmental Coalition (ASEC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting eco-friendly initiatives within the world of action sports. Get Green Music is a music downloading and... - July 20, 2009 - get green music

Greener Pastures for Seniors Announces Its 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Greener Pastures for Seniors, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting homebound patients, announces its 8th annual Charity Golf Tournament. The charity golf tournament will be held at the Maple Leaf Golf Course on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at 8:00 A.M. with a welcome breakfast. The... - July 20, 2009 - Greener Pastures

Louisiana Minority Business Centers Receive National Recognition

Two minority business programs operated by the LAMSDC received national recognition at the 2009 National Conference of the Minority Business Development Agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce held in Washington D.C. July 7-10, 2009. Ranked and scored against like centers across the United... - July 19, 2009 - Louisiana Minority Supplier Development Council

Partnering Up in a Down Economy

Partnering with other organizations can help bring big-company solutions to the market, making small companies competitive even in challenging economic times. - July 19, 2009 - TAG Consulting Society

GlaxoSmithKline Joins NAMWOLF and Commits to the Use of Minority and Women-Owned Firms

GlaxoSmithKline joins NAMWOLF as a Corporate Partner. - July 19, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms

Leading Anti-Money Laundering Association Partners with ABCO to Offer Caribbean Compliance Officers Professional Certification

The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists will offer its internationally recognised CAMS Certification examination and preparation seminar in Bermuda two days before the Association of Bermuda Compliance Officers (ABCO) Bermuda Compliance Summit II on September 28-29 at the... - July 19, 2009 - The Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists

Medical Tourism Association Announces New Member the Nairobi Hospital

The Medical Tourism Association announces its newest member, The Nairobi Hospital - July 19, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

Calling All Women in Leadership: Are You Ready to Lead?

Second annual women leadership conference in Detroit: "A Time of Transition" - July 18, 2009 - Mother Adell Dickinson

Pakistan- Rights of the Displaced Key Concern as Return Gains Momentum

As the return of some 2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Pakistan’s northwest gains momentum, World Vision is underscoring both the right of the displaced to return voluntarily and the need for sustained security and safety in areas of return. World Vision is particularly... - July 18, 2009 - World Vision US

Medical Tourism Association Has Second Successful Webinar

The Medical Tourism Association has finished it’s second online medical tourism webinar. The medical tourism webinar featured Wouter Hoeberechts of WorldMed Assist and Matt Leming of Swiss Reinsurance Company discussing medical tourism’s integration and implementation in US health... - July 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

New Networking Software at World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™

New Networking Software at World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress™ - July 18, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

Global Goods Partners and Etsy Labs Partner for Craft for a Cause

Global Goods Partners (GGP), an NYC-based Fair Trade organization, is teaming up with the Etsy.com handmade-craft community for a fun and innovative workshop to support artisans in the developing world. “The power of handmade is enormous,” said Julia Bereslavskiy of Global Goods... - July 18, 2009 - Global Goods Partners

Confused About Carbon Offsets? Greenopia Ranks Top Ten Personal Offsetters.

Today Greenopia released a comprehensive ranking of the top ten Carbon Offset companies for mitigating personal climate impact produced by flying, driving, and from household energy consumption. Topping the list are TerraPass and EnPalo. Carbon Offsets have been under fire in recent years due to... - July 18, 2009 - Greenopia.com

Wake County Economic Development and Allied Automation Discuss Local Medical Device Industry

Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced the official release of its second video profile for “Raleigh-Wake County Business Showcase,” a video series profiling locally-based companies that continue to grow and remain competitive during the... - July 18, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development

Spiritual Unity Movement's August World Healing Ceremony

These monthly World Healing Meditation Ceremonies are held at or near the time of the full moon and are sponsored by the Spiritual Unity Movement (SUM). They are held at “The Onion” sacred dome 9550 Haskell Ave. in North Hills in the San Fernando Valley (near the 405 and Nordoff). - July 18, 2009 - Spiritual Unity Movement

The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Wouter Hoeberechts, CEO of WorldMedAssist

The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Wouter Hoeberechts, CEO of WorldMedAssist. Wouter speaks out during the podcast with Cayla Lambier, of the Medical Tourism Magazine on his expertise within the industry and what WorldMedAssist offers. WorldMedAssist is... - July 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

NPSA Initiative Helps Take a Bite Out of Container Fraud

The National Portable Storage Association's STAR Database helps NPSA members protect themselves – and their customers – from container fraudsters. - July 17, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association

Lucky B's to Tee It Up for Spare Some of Autism

Carolina Hurricanes' Bates Battaglia and Mike Lombardo Head up a Golf Fundraiser - July 17, 2009 - Spare Some for Autism

The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Jerome Mee, Founder of Atlantic Health Group

The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Jerome Mee Founder of Atlantic Health Group, a Houston based privately held healthcare facility; development and management firm. Atlantic Health Group is also a Silver sponsor at this year’s World Tourism and Global... - July 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Alex Piper, President of One World Health Solutions Inc.

The Medical Tourism Association releases the first podcast completed with Alex Piper, President of One World Healthcare Solutions. Alex speaks out during the podcast with Cayla Lambier, with the Medical Tourism Association on the importance of Medical Tourism, and the recent developments. - July 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

Acquity Group to Host “Niche Mobile Marketing” for Mobile Monday Chicago

Key strategies on how to effectively reach the growing Hispanic and youth niche markets will be featured at the monthly meeting. - July 17, 2009 - Mobile Monday - Chicago

New Patent Opens New Avenues for Petroleum Hydrocarbon Remediation

Current research firmly overrides previous scientific belief that petroleum and other aromatic hydrocarbons do not respond to anaerobic decontamination. A recent patent license agreement between EOS Remediation and the full-service global consulting firm Delta Consultants adds a highly effective approach to EOS Remediation’s stable of anaerobic bioremediation products, providing customers an innovative, cost-effective solution for petroleum hydrocarbon remediation. - July 16, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC

The MTA Announces Attendance for the World’s Largest Medical Tourism Conference is Significantly Up

The expected attendance of the World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress, October 26-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles is significantly larger than last year’s 1st conference. Last years conference had an estimated attendance of almost 850 attendees while this years conference is expected to... - July 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

International Humanitarian Visits Omaha to Celebrate 92 Years of History

The Nebraska Jurisdiction Church of God In Christ will celebrate 92 years of history in the state of Nebraska starting August 3-7, 2009. As they celebrate this milestone, Jurisdictional Prelate, Bishop J.O. Ford, Sr., welcomes the International Presiding Prelate of the Church of God In Christ,... - July 16, 2009 - Nebraska Jurisdiction Church of God In Christ

Medical Tourism Magazine Announces a Call for Articles

The Medical Tourism Magazine, the first and only magazine for medical tourism and global healthcare has announced a call for articles. The Medical Tourism Magazine is looking for qualified articles to submit ideas for articles they are interested in writing. Articles can be up to 2,000 words and... - July 16, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

The Medical Tourism Association Releases Podcast with Alex Piper, President of One World Health Solutions Inc.

Pain Management Expert Margo McCaffery Will Present Free Workshop at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura

The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura is offering a free pain management workshop for people with cancer and their families. Finding Your Comfort Zone: What Every Cancer Patient Should Know About Managing Pain with Margo McCaffery, RN, MS, FAAN will take place on Thursday, July 30, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361. - July 16, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura

Recent Headlines Within Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, & Similar Organizations

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