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Imagine A Change Online Forums Provide a Venue for Iraqis to Freely Express Their Views
A new nonprofit organization called Imagine A Change is now working with Iraqis to give them a safe place to freely share their ideas and discuss the future of Iraq in spite of terrorist goals. - April 05, 2008 - Imagine A Change
National Geographic Competition Surfacing Innovations in Tourism
Online Entries Accepted Until April 16th. - April 04, 2008 - Ashoka's Changemakers
50-State Compendia on Medical Spa Law Now Available to IMSA & DSA Members
ALFA International, the global legal network, a Sustaining Member of the International Medical Spa Association (IMSA) just released a 50-state compendia in CD format for the medical spa industry. Comprised of 125 independent business focused law firm in 40 countries (85 member firms across the... - April 04, 2008 - The Day Spa Association
Northern Kentucky Small Business Development Center Announces Spring Seminar Schedule
Northern Kentucky Small Business Development Center has several planned seminars on managing a successful small business. - April 04, 2008 - Northern Kentucky Small Business Development Center
Texas Association of Health Underwriters to Hold 20th Annual Convention
TAHU Convention Aims to Educate Consumers on Healthcare Issues. - April 04, 2008 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
"God’s Smuggler" Caught on HD
“Brother Andrew,” the best-selling author, recently revealed his principles of leadership. - April 04, 2008 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International
NAMWOLF Announces Brown Brothers Harriman & Company as Financial Contributor
The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is pleased to announce Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. has become a Financial Contributor. - April 03, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Free Sober Living eBook a Huge Success
For those looking for a sober living halfway house, TreatmentUSA.com and HalfwayHouseUSA.com have impacted a tremendous number of people in the first week of the eBook launch. - April 03, 2008 - Treatment USA
The Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards
The Shark Research Institute created the Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards to honor the memory of the late Peter Benchley, and spotlight those who are working internationally to protect sharks as valuable ocean resources. The first of the 2008 Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards,... - April 02, 2008 - Shark Research Institute
NAMWOLF Looks Forward to Working with New Governor of New York on Opportunities for Supplier Diversity Issues at State Agencies and Commissions
NAMWOLF is optimistic that New York Governor David Paterson will enhance opportunities for minority and women owned businesses. - April 02, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Spare Some for Autism Raises $25,000 at First Bowling Challenge
Awareness increases during Autism Awareness Month in April. - April 02, 2008 - Spare Some for Autism
USafricare Embarks on a New HIV Initiative Targeting the Endangered Sub-Sahara Region of Africa
USafricare is embarking on an ambitious and broad public campaign strategy to educate and help to reduce the pandemic spread of HIV in sub-Sahara region of Africa, including, Nigeria, Niger, Cameroun and Togo. This 4-point campaign strategy aims at engaging the youth and collaborating with government bodies to provide all the vital information on the transmission and prevention of HIV. The youth within the ages of 15-25 will be the main target, given the high prevalence of the virus within this demographic. - April 02, 2008 - USafricare
IWIRC Women’s Networking Group Honoring Francine Gordon and Annerose Tashiro for Outstanding Achievement at Spring 2008 Luncheon
IWIRC announces award recipients and luncheon keynote speaker Michael Beschloss. IWIRC Women’s Networking Group honoring Francine Gordon and Annerose Tashiro for outstanding achievement at Spring 2008 Luncheon. - April 02, 2008 - IWIRC
Annual Industry Awards Winners Announced by New Jersey Builders Association
The New Jersey Builders Association is pleased to announce its annual Industry Award winners honoring professionals who have made outstanding contributions to the housing industry in New Jersey. The awards will be presented on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at the Atlantic City Convention Center at 11:30 a.m. during the NJBA Annual Industry Awards Luncheon featuring entertainment by The Second City Improvisational Theatre Company. - April 02, 2008 - New Jersey Builders Association
Activity at Record High for Atlantic Builders Convention: Builder Olympics, Foundation for Housing Raffle & NJBA Master Sponsor Walk-A-Thon Planned
The 59th Annual Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) will host an array of exciting games, prizes and on-site activities during the three-day industry trade event being held at the Atlantic City Convention Center from April 16-18, 2008. The ABC is the Northeast’s largest building industry trade... - April 02, 2008 - New Jersey Builders Association
Atlantic Builders Convention Garden of Inspiration Features a Tribute to a Visionary: Remembering Jirair S. Hovnanian
The New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) is adding a new exhibit to this year’s Atlantic Builders Convention (ABC) to honor Jirair S.Hovnanian, the late founder of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons, Inc., and his lifelong support of the building industry. The display is open to all participants of... - April 02, 2008 - New Jersey Builders Association
Lewnes Named First National Master Naturalist
Take your knowledge of wildlife and wildlife to a higher professional level by enrolling in WindStar Wildlife Institute's homestudy courses. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, more than 66 million people 16 years old and older—31 percent of all Americans—feed, photograph and observe wildlife in 2001 and spent $40 billion on these activities. - April 01, 2008 - WindStar Wildlife Institute
Consumers Complain to BBB About Tax Preparers
One third of complaints involve mistakes and resulting fines. - April 01, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
NAMWOLF Announces Lehman Brothers as Financial Contributor
The National Association of Minority & Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) announced today that Lehman Brothers has become a Financial Contributor. - April 01, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Networking – How to Get Out There and Drive Business to You
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Raeus Cannon. - April 01, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
The 13th Annual Bakersfield Gathering and Games
On Saturday, April 5th, 2008, the Kern County Scottish Society will hold its 13th Annual Bakersfield Gathering and Games at Stramler Park in Bakersfield, CA. Also known as the Bakersfield Scottish Games, this all-day cultural event can be enjoyed by the family. There's music, food, dancing, athletic events and Scottish clan history and dress. - April 01, 2008 - Kern County Scottish Society
Music Poll Aims to Raise Funds for the Removal of Plastic Bags from the Environment
A new internet music poll aims to collect the 'most moving music on the planet' as a method of raising funds for the removal of plastic bags in the environment. - April 01, 2008 - 24 Hours On Planet Earth
Agilon Supports Fundraising & Advancement with New Smartphone Access for Development Officers – On The Go!
To support the growing number of professional fundraisers who spend large amount of time traveling to meet with prospects, Agilon has developed a Smartphone interface for its donor management software, ONE. The new interface gives donor and prospect managers access to key information about their prospects directly on their smart-enabled mobile phones. - March 30, 2008 - Agilon, LLC.
Oklahoma Baptist University Selects Agilon's ONE Fundraising Software for Its New Advancement Information Management System
The solution includes donor, prospect, and contribution management as well as Events, Scholarships, and Campaign Management along with the Constituent Connection online community and Rel@y email delivery system. - March 30, 2008 - Agilon, LLC.
Burma Democratic Concern
United Nations must enforce military Junta to honour the 1990 election result now, not another 2010 election in Burma. Burma Democratic Concern today called for United Nations to change their stand on Burma. - March 28, 2008 - Burma Democratic Concern
NAMWOLF Announces Bank of America as Financial Contributor
Bank of America becomes Financial Contributor of The National Association of Minority & Women-Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF). - March 27, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Speaking of Women’s Health Announces Theme for 2008 Conference
Erika Mangum, co-chair of Speaking of Women’s Health (www.swhraleigh.com) and president of Iatria Spa, has announced the theme for the 2008 Speaking of Woman’s Health conference: “Discovering your Everyday Super Hero.” The theme, which encourages women to develop and... - March 27, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Gift Cards Can Plant Trees- Free; Using Gift Cards to Plant Trees Without Spending a Single Cent
With Earth Day less than a month away and all the growing worries about global warming, Gift Cards For Trees has come up with a new and unique way to make the world more green; planting trees with gift cards. The simple patent pending process begins by caring individuals mailing unwanted, unused,... - March 27, 2008 - Gift Cards For Trees
Food for Faith Launches 1st Christian Dramatic TV Series on the Internet
Fine Church Girls is a new internet TV series launched on Easter Sunday. It blurs the lines between reality and fiction, and takes place in a real church with a real clergy family involved in the story lines, which are all entirely scripted. Join Teal, Spencer, Victoria, Blanca and the rest of the cast of Fine Church Girls as they help us to laugh, cry, pray and hope while convincing us through their adventures and misadventures that faith is worth it. - March 27, 2008 - Food for Faith Productions
Honeywell Becomes a Financial Contributor of NAMWOLF
The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is pleased to announce Honeywell International has become a Financial Contributor. - March 27, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Network Like a Superstar
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Jennifer Gniadecki of Non-Toxic Networking. - March 26, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
MARC Aids Philly Spring Cleanup
The Major Artery Revitalization Committee (MARC) partners with the City of Philadelphia to assist in the citywide Philly Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 5. MARC pledged to clean Cottman Avenue - from State Road to Roosevelt Boulevard, including Russo Park - located at Cottman and Torresdale... - March 26, 2008 - Major Artery Revitalization Committee (MARC)
Spellings' "Differentiated Accountability" Plan Offers Too Little, Too Late
AFSA believes the proposal by Secretary Spellings fails to address the fundamental flaws of NCLB and recommends substantial changes to the law. - March 26, 2008 - American Federation of School Administrators
Jacksonville Church Sponsors Prom Gown Event
Southpoint Community Church is teaming up with a non-profit organization, Caitlin’s Closet, in hopes of distributing hundreds of prom gowns to girls involved with Girls Inc., Big Sisters of Northeast Florida, the Women’s Center of Jacksonville, and The Bridge of Northeast Florida on... - March 26, 2008 - Miss America's Outstanding Teen, Inc.
Imagine A Change Paves the Way for Solving Public Issues: Nonprofit Sets Goal to Bring People, Businesses, and Government Together
Bringing people together has never been as easy or simple. - March 26, 2008 - Imagine A Change
Americans Sound Off to Improve the Quality of Nation’s Highways, Roadways
As part of an educational and advocacy campaign called “Pavements for Life” (www.pavements4life.com) motorists and taxpayers are being asked to speak out on the importance of safe, cost-effective, and environmentally-responsible choices for pavements used on America’s highways and... - March 25, 2008 - American Concrete Pavement Association
Dress for Success Comes to Raleigh/Durham, N.C. and Celebrates S.O.S - Send One Suit - Week
Dress for Success announces new Triangle location to help local, low-income women with business-appropriate clothing and professional development programs. The international organization is celebrating S.O.S. - Send One Suit - Week and is urging the community to donate one new or nearly new suit or professional attire. Donations can be dropped off at local dressbarn (www.dressbarn.com) locations from March 31-April 5, 2008. - March 25, 2008 - Dress for Success Triangle NC
The New You Internet Radio Show Welcomes Obesity Action Coalition’s Joseph Nadglowski, Jr. to Discuss 2008 Walk From Obesity - Walk on the Capitol
This year's Walk From Obesity - Walk on the Capitol is a history-making event designed to raise awareness of the rising epidemic of obesity. Joseph Nadglowski, Jr., executive director of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Foundation, discusses the details on "The New You" Internet Radio Show. - March 25, 2008 - The New You Radio Show
Portable Storage Dials Up Telephone Service
The National Portable Storage Association celebrates Alexander Graham Bell's invention with custom containerized storage that features telephone and computer jacks. - March 23, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Attorney & Privacy Expert Mari J. Frank to Present Continuing Legal Education Seminar for Legal Document Assistants (LDAs): One Hour of CLE Credit Will be Awarded
The Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals (ALDAP) is pleased to announce that renowned privacy expert Mari J. Frank, Esq. will present “Protecting You and Your Litigant’s Privacy: Are You Exposing Secrets and Confidences?” on Wednesday, April 2 at 12:00 p.m. at the... - March 23, 2008 - Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals
Hit-and-Run Accidents Can Hit Insured Drivers by Surprise
Basic Insurance Coverage May Not Be Sufficient to Cover the Insured Victim’s Expenses. - March 22, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
PFC World and PFC International Launch New Business Center
PFC World, the marketing wing of PFC International of Lake Charles, LA, opened the first of many marketing centers aimed at Christian Family Marketing. - March 22, 2008 - People for Christ International
NAMWOLF Recognizes Chrysler’s Increased Purchases with Minority Suppliers
The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) congratulates Chrysler LLC for increasing the amount it purchases from minority suppliers in 2007. - March 21, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Post-FCAT Testing: Florida Students Flock to the National Youth Crime Prevention Conference Downtown
Florida students will soon champion community-building efforts to prevent and advocate against violence as they acquire a wealth of information via workshops, engage in town hall meetings and present solutions to experts from the field. That’s the purpose behind the National Youth Crime... - March 21, 2008 - National Youth Crime Prevention Conference
AFSA Recommends Zero Tolerance Improvements to Congress and Professional Educators
Zero tolerance is a serious issue in public schools. In order to ensure a safe environment for children and staff members, school administrators must be provided with the resources to support alternative in-house educational settings to keep students off the streets, educational consistency when students are suspended that may include supervised community service during or after school hours, insuring due process rights, and adequate clinical services for students and parent/guardians. - March 21, 2008 - American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), AFL-CIO
Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s Announces the 1st Annual Adopt-A-Laugh Fundraiser
This event was created to benefit the program “Creating Families with Adoption.” Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Inc (CCCF) is on a mission to connect children needing a home with loving families in Brevard County. The event will be held April 26, 2008 at 7pm at the Cocoa Beach Country Club. Tickets are $50 per person. - March 21, 2008 - CCCF Adopt A Laugh
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Announces New Board Appointments
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) has announced new additions to its 2008 Board of Directors. New members include Dr. Enriqueta C. Bond, president of The Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Robert C. Eubanks, founder and president of Franklin Street Partners, and Dr. Garheng Kong,... - March 20, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Check Out Charities Before Donating
Your BBB Connecticut Can Help You Find Out the Reliability and Transparency of Your Favorite Charitable Organization. - March 20, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Liz Murray to Share Inspirational "Homeless to Harvard" Journey with Business Club of the Triangle
Murray to speak March 21 at BCA Triangle Breakfast. - March 20, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
New Day Spa Association Advisory Board 2008 to 2009 Committees & Honors Announced
Hannelore Leavy, President and Executive Director of the Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association announces the new 2008 to 2009 Day Spa Association Advisory Board. The DSA Advisory Board has been streamlined and simplified to be more efficient. All ‘Members At... - March 20, 2008 - The Day Spa Association