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Dr. Charles Hamner Named to 2008 Most Influential Persons List
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org), an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational biomedical research, has announced that Dr. Charles Hamner, chairman of the board of directors at The Hamner, has... - December 18, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
AcquaPro Worldwide Partners with Emares of the UK to Enter Saudi Water Market
AcquaPro Worldwide, Inc., developer of the world's first full-scale, fully engineered barge-mounted desalination system, has teamed with Emares Ltd. of the UK, an international industrial supply and procurement firm. The team will pursue a water supply contract to provide up to 5 million gallons per day (75,000 cubic meters) to the Saudi Arabian utility company Marafiq at the Jubail and Yanbu industrial zone on Saudi Arabia's Persian Gulf Coast. - December 12, 2007 - AcquaPro Worldwide, Inc.
Safe Holiday Tips for Kids and Teens
Love Our Children USA announced today that during the holiday season as toy sales skyrocket and teens spend more time online, it’s important to watch for the dangers and keep children safe. - December 07, 2007 - Love Our Children USA
New Fathers Will "Hit the Ground Crawling" with Essential Reference Guide - the Perfect Holiday Gift from Mom
What is the best gift mom and baby could receive? An involved dad. Mom, now is your chance to give your baby’s dad the tools he needs to succeed at fatherhood and become indispensable to both you and baby. - December 06, 2007 - Boot Camps for Dads
Humanity First Continues Aid to Bangladesh Cyclone Victims
As villages in Bangladesh continue to recover from the horrific Cyclone Sidr that landed in the country two weeks ago, aid continues to flow from nations around the world – but there is still much action needed. Humanity First has been assigned to provide a range of services to the devastated... - December 05, 2007 - Humanity First
The Hamner Institutes For Health Sciences Names Chief Business Officer
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org), an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational biomedical research, announced that Rick Williams has joined the organization as chief business officer. As a... - December 03, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Smith to Lead State’s Protection and Advocacy Agency
The Disability Rights North Carolina board of directors announces the appointment of Vicki Smith as executive director of the state’s Protection and Advocacy agency (P&A), effective November 26, 2007. As the state’s P&A agency, Disability Rights North Carolina protects the legal rights of people with disabilities through individual and systems advocacy. - November 30, 2007 - Disability Rights North Carolina
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Announces New Research Investigator
Dr. William F. Greenlee, president and CEO of The Hamner Institutes For Health Sciences, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational research to enhance the value of the investment in biomedical sciences, has announced... - November 28, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Zanesville Firehouse Adopts Boot Camp for New Dads Program
Boot Camp for New Dads (headquartered in Irvine, CA), a non-profit fatherhood orientation program typically operating in more than 260 hospitals, clinics, schools and churches throughout nation has recently been adopted by the City of Zanesville Fire Department in Ohio. It is the first Boot Camp... - November 28, 2007 - Boot Camps for Dads
Cyclone Sidr Victims Aided by Humanity First
Cyclone Sidr met with Bangladesh’s shores on the evening of November 15th, and moved its way into the mainland. UN reports indicate that over 27 million people have been affected by the deadly tropical storm. The cyclone, according to national relief and rescue workers, has left an official... - November 23, 2007 - Humanity First
Annual Tree Festival Supports Children's Programs
This holiday kick-off event benefits children and teens in HeartShare’s foster care program and children with developmental disabilities in its pre-school programs and the new school-age program for children with autism. - November 21, 2007 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Partners with EPA
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Environmental Agency’s (EPA) National Center for Computational Toxicology (NCCT). The agreement establishes a one-year collaborative research effort to further the... - November 20, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Celebration of America Recycles Day on November 15
Organizations needing to raise money and who wish to positively impact the environment can now participate in a “Green Fundraising Campaign.” - November 14, 2007 - Project KOPEG
ABSOLUT® VODKA, American Express Honored for Inclusive LGBT Advertising by Commercial Closet Association
November AdRespect Honors Awards Program Previews New CCA Industry Standard Score in Gay Advertising. Commercial Closet Association’s annual Corporate AdRespect Honors is this year recognizing ABSOLUT® VODKA and American Express for excellence in inclusive portrayals of lesbian, gay,... - November 14, 2007 - Commercial Closet Association
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives $970,000 Grant for Interpreting Biomonitoring Data
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational research to enhance the value of the investment in biomedical sciences, has announced that Dr. Harvey Clewell, director of the Center... - November 06, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
World Vision Responding to Historic Flooding in Mexico
Agency concerned about risk of disease; reaching 300,000 stranded people “will take time” - November 04, 2007 - World Vision US
Boot Camp for New Dads Fatherhood Program Launched in England
Having taught thousands of new fathers across the U.S. how to burp, feed, change, comfort and bond with their new babies, Boot Camp for New Dads, a non-profit orientation program for fathers-to-be, has recently been adopted in Liverpool, England. - November 01, 2007 - Boot Camps for Dads
Humanity First Continues to Serve Southern California Fire Disaster Victims and Evacuees
As residents return to the San Diego and Los Angeles areas to see if their homes survived the deadly fires that have been raging this past week, Humanity First continues to assess disaster and relief needs on a daily basis. In the past two days, Humanity First has carried through a number of... - October 30, 2007 - Humanity First
Donations Needed for Victims of California Wildfires
www.uanditrade.com is making it simple to donate goods to the families of the California Wildfires. UandITrade connects parents across the nation so that they can trade items their children have outgrown like clothes, books and toys. UandITrade founders have recently created a special option on... - October 27, 2007 - UandITrade
Humanity First Fights Raging Fires in Southern California
The disastrous fires that lit up the night sky in southern California this past week are beginning to desist, but the same cannot be said for the damages that they are leaving behind. Aided by winds that stoked the fires and derailed efforts of firefighters, sixteen cities have been devastated and... - October 27, 2007 - Humanity First
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Senior Investigator Named Keynote Speaker for Poe Center Annual Meeting
The Hamner Institutes For Health Sciences, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational research to enhance the value of the investment in biomedical sciences, has announced that Dr. Sheila Collins, a senior investigator... - October 26, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
MMI Associates, Inc. Sponsors Local Education Advocacy Organization
Ann Denlinger, president of Wake Education Partnership, an independent education advocacy organization dedicated to making world-class schools possible in Wake County, named MMI Associates, Inc., a full-service marketing and public relations firm, as a sponsor for its 2007 Annual Meeting held... - October 25, 2007 - Wake Education
Afrosphere Coalition's Day of Action for Darfur
The blogosphere takes action with a new focus, intent to raise concrete action that puts a stop to genocide. - October 23, 2007 - The Grassroute
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives $1.6 Million NIH Grant
Dr. William F. Greenlee, president and CEO of The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to strengthen the research investment in biomedical sciences, has announced that Dr. Wenhong Cao,... - October 19, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Lake Management Company “Recycles” Sports Equipment for Kids
Lake Management company in Metro Atlanta collects balls and others sports equipment found in client lakes and ponds for donation to youth programs. - October 16, 2007 - Aquascape Environmental
Digerati Sponsors Local Education Advocacy Organization
Ann Denlinger, president of Wake Education Partnership, an independent education advocacy organization dedicated to making world-class schools possible in Wake County, has announced that Digerati, a full-service presentation technology provider, sponsored its 2007 Annual Meeting, held Thursday, Oct. - October 16, 2007 - Wake Education
National Conference on Nonverbal Learning Disorders, November 2 & 3 Stamford, CT
“This is an opportunity for everyone affected by NLD to learn more about the diagnosis and effective interventions and promote collaboration among service providers,” said Patricia Carrin, President of the Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association, a non-profit organization based in Simsbury, CT. “It is also a chance to meet others who are dealing with these challenges on a day-to-day basis.” - October 13, 2007 - Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association
Enable America Promotes Disability Mentoring Day 2007
Disability Mentoring Day offers an opportunity for people with disabilities to get hands-on, real-life employment exposure by bringing together job-seekers with businesses to open doors, provide mentorship and explore career opportunities. Enable America is proud to be a part of this annual event aimed at gaining awareness of the low employment rates among people with disabilites as well as help them make connections to securing a job. - October 13, 2007 - Enable America
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Launches Web Site
Dr. William F. Greenlee, president and CEO of The Hamner Institutes For Health Sciences, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational research to enhance the value of the investment in biomedical sciences, has announced... - October 12, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Wake Education Partnership Releases Podcast
Ann Denlinger, president of Wake Education Partnership, an independent advocacy organization dedicated to making world-class schools possible in Wake County through business and community involvement, has announced the release of a podcast providing details on the Partnership’s 2007 Annual... - October 09, 2007 - Wake Education
SOS Children's Villages and Swarovski Recognize World Orphan Week
SOS Children’s Villages, the largest international orphan care organization in the world, is recognizing World Orphan Week with Swarovski by auctioning off celebrity designed jean jackets on Ebay. (go to www.ebay.com/swarovski) All proceeds from the jacket auction will go to help SOS... - October 05, 2007 - SOS Children's Villages - USA
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives Grant for Diabetes Research
Dr. William F. Greenlee, president and CEO of The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences, has announced that Dr. Jingbo Pi, research investigator in the Division of Translational Biology at The Hamner, has been awarded $415,000 over a three-year period from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). - October 05, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Green Clean Your Home, Office or School…All It Takes is 1 Small Step
Organization teaches social responsibility by donating portion of sales proceeds on behalf of its customers - October 05, 2007 - 1 Small Step.org
SchenkelShultz Architecture Sponsors Local Education Advocacy Organization
Ann Denlinger, president of Wake Education Partnership, an independent education advocacy organization dedicated to making world-class schools possible in Wake County, has announced that SchenkelShultz Architecture, a full-service architectural design firm, will sponsor its 2007 Annual Meeting to... - October 04, 2007 - Wake Education
Wake Education Partnership Releases Podcast
Wake Education Partnership, an independent advocacy organization dedicated to making world-class schools possible in Wake County through business and community involvement, has announced the release of a podcast providing details on the Partnership’s 2007 Annual Meeting. In the podcast, Ann... - October 01, 2007 - Wake Education
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives Grant for Cancer Prevention Research
Dr. William F. Greenlee, president and CEO of The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences, has announced that Dr. Sheela Sharma, senior research investigator in the Preclinical Prevention Research Program at The Hamner, has been awarded $450,000 over a period of 18 months from the National Cancer Institute and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. - September 26, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Mmi Associates, Inc. Inks Deal with Local Education Advocacy Organization
Ann Denlinger, president of Wake Education Partnership, an independent education advocacy organization dedicated to making world-class schools possible in Wake County, announced that MMI Associates, Inc. will handle public relations and event related activities for its 2007 Annual Meeting to be... - September 26, 2007 - Wake Education
Lawrence Jaffe Named Poet Laureate for Youth for Human Rights International
Mary Shuttleworth, President of Youth for Human Rights said the following regarding Jaffe’s appointment: “For his entire professional career Larry Jaffe has been using his art to promote human rights. ” - September 26, 2007 - Youth for Human Rights International
Drug Free Ambassadors Tackles Youth Drug Problem
In western Sydney, the Drug Free Ambassadors group attends a huge festival in a high risk area to get the message out about the risks of drugs. - September 21, 2007 - Drug Free Ambassadors
Out4Immigration Applauds Senator Barbara Boxer’s Commitment to Equal Immigration Rights for Same-Sex Binational Couples
Senator Boxer co-sponsors Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), flies flag to commemorate Americans forced into exile due to discriminatory immigration policy - September 19, 2007 - Out4Immigration
Concerned Blogosphere Launches Grassroots Virtual March in Support of Jena 6
The Blogosphere recently took matters into their own hands when they saw the lack of coverage for the Jena 6 case in mainstream media. A day of blogging was coordinated with the intent of magnifying the voices of 'the people', while also requesting that the mainstream media share the story of the... - September 19, 2007 - The Grassroute
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Announces New Director of Foundation and Government Relations
Dr. William F. Greenlee, president and CEO of The Hamner Institutes For Health Sciences, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to strengthen the research investment in biomedical sciences, has announced that Christina C. Russell... - September 17, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Beyond Expectations (BE) to Facilitate Finance and Entrepreneurship Workshops at Harrisburg Teen Summit
Beyond Expectations (BE) to facilitate Finance and Entrepreneurship workshops at upcoming Teen Summit in Harrisburg, Pa. - September 14, 2007 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
$43,000 in Proceeds from Riverside (CA) Humane Society’s 10th Annual Comedy Night Sets Record
Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 10th Annual Comedy Night sets records for funds raised, attendance, number of sponsors, and raffle tickets sold. - September 11, 2007 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival in Its 7th Year in Raleigh, NC
The 7th annual Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival will be held at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh on September 15th, celebrating the autumn equinox with workshops, live music, lots of vendors, food and local groups, special activities for kids, raffles, auctions and public rituals. When: September 15th at 11am Where: NC State Fairgrounds Gate 5 off Youth Center Drive - September 08, 2007 - Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival
Stephanie Van Dyke is Recognized by Points of Light Foundation
Stephanie Co-founded the Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda and is a Medical Student at Albany Medical College in New York - September 07, 2007 - Engeye
Wake Education Partnership Hosts 2007 Annual Meeting
Ann Denlinger, president of Wake Education Partnership, an independent advocacy organization dedicated to making world-class schools possible in Wake County through business and community involvement, has announced that the organization will host its 2007 Annual Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 11 from... - September 05, 2007 - Wake Education
Volunteers of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Maryland Recognized for Their Relief Efforts in Peru
Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community volunteered with Humanity First USA to provide disaster relief assistance to Peru after the devastating earthquake that killed over 500 and left thousands homeless and injured on August 15, 2007. - September 03, 2007 - Humanity First
Two-Thirds of Kansas State Parks Have Moderate to Severe Light Pollution Problems
The study shows two-thirds of Kansas state parks analyzed have moderate to severe light pollution problems. In addition, over 40% are listed in the severe category. - August 30, 2007 - Midwest Citizens for Responsible Outdoor Lighting
Wake Education Partnership Seeks Entries for Annual Awards
Ann Denlinger, president of Wake Education Partnership, an independent advocacy organization dedicated to making world-class schools possible in Wake County through business and community involvement, has announced that the organization is now accepting nominations for its 2007 Business Partner for... - August 29, 2007 - Wake Education