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Nature Magazine Features Dr. Choi’s Nano-Engineering Research
As a recipient of the prestigious 2010 Young Investigator Program (YIP) Award by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Dr. Choi's work in Nano-Engineering is dramatically enhancing the corrosion resistance capabilities of Naval Vessels while also highlighting his unique career path and demonstrating the innovative research of faculty within Stevens. - May 22, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Arkansas Mississippi Minority Supplier Development Council Announces Mia McNeal as New President
Arkansas Mississippi Minority Supplier Development Council today announced Mia McNeal accepted the position of President. AMMSDC’s mission is to promote the development of business opportunities between Minority Business Enterprises (MBE’s), corporations, governmental agencies and other... - May 22, 2010 - Arkansas Mississippi Minority Supplier Development Council
IIMSAM Mideast Office Observed World Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud's message on World Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. He urged for composite dialogues among different cultures to promote harmony, brotherhood and peace for over all development of world civilization. - May 22, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
New Non-Profit Focuses on Native Species Habitat Restoration in Pescadero Waterways and Marsh
A group of concerned citizens announced formation of a new non-profit determined to reverse the startling population decline of native coastal and marine species. Starting with projects along the San Mateo Coast, the Coastal Alliance for Species Enhancement will work to restore threatened species and protect recreational use of delicate areas. - May 21, 2010 - Coastal Alliance for Species Enhancement
Marcia Pevsner Honored by NA'AMAT USA
Lincolnshire resident Marcia Pevsner was a 23-year-old mother with a young daughter when a dear friend who had recently joined NA'AMAT USA invited her to become a member. After more than 50 years as a leader in NA'AMAT USA at the local, area and national levels, Pevsner laughs when she thinks about her initial reaction to joining the organization, then called Pioneer Women. - May 21, 2010 - NA'AMAT USA, Greater Chicago Council
Freelance Camp Expands to San Francisco
Freelance Camp PRO San Francisco 2010 is a new twist on the established series of BarCamps for freelancers and independent contractors. FreelanceCamp Pro San Francisco: June 5 - a one day "unconference" for all professionals to network and develop profitable strategies to improve their business. First 75 attendees will receive free schwag from Speck Products, a company that produces iphone and laptop cases. - May 21, 2010 - Freelance Camp
CTS2010 International Tourism Fair in Armenia
CTS2010 (Caucasus Travel Show) International 10th Annual Tourism Fair took place on 14-15 May, 2010 at the “Moscow” cinema theatre in Yerevan. The fair was officially opened by Ara Petrosyan, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, Management of the Armenian Association of Travel Agents (AATA) and Dr.Jatinder Cheema, USAID Mission Director in Armenia. - May 21, 2010 - Armenian Association of Travel Agents
The Actors Hall of Fame Foundation Announces "Q & Acting" a New Weekly TV Series
Actors Hall of Fame brings college students and famous actors together to talk about their latest roles in Movies, TV shows and Broadway Plays. - May 21, 2010 - The Actors Hall of Fame Foundation
Clark Hunt Construction Helps Disabled Veterans in San Antonio
Enable America works to improve employment for disabled veterans and people with disabilities. Clark Hunt Construction is supporting this cause in San Antonio by hosting an employment mentoring session for disabled veterans at its Brooke Army Medical Center construction site at Ft. Sam Houston. - May 21, 2010 - Enable America
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CTREIA) Announces Fairfield County REIA Meeting on May 27, 2010 in Bridgeport, CT
On Thursday May 27, 2010, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, and the Fairfield County REIA are sponsoring the Bridgeport New Development Toolbox seminar, presented by the Bridgeport Downtown Task Force. - May 21, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Prof. Muhammad Yunus Captures the Mind of Vienna in the First Leg of the Social Business Tour 2010
The Social Business Tour 2010 commenced with grand style and purpose in Vienna on May 11th. This tour involved the process of spreading awareness of the concept named "Social Business." - May 21, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Hailsham Town Mayor Supports Hailsham Lions Country Fayre
The Hailsham Lions Club is promising a day of fun and entertainment for all on Sunday 6th June at Broad Farm, Hellingly. - May 21, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Only Two Weeks Left for Residents to Enter 2010 Hailsham in Bloom Competitions
The Town Council’s Hailsham in Bloom Committee is still searching for the town’s most attractive gardens for the 2010 entry into the South & South East in Bloom competition. - May 21, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
New Mayor of Hailsham Elected
Councillor Robin Kempe was elected Mayor of Hailsham and Chairman for 2010/11 at the Town Council’s Annual Meeting on Monday 17th May. - May 21, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
Hailsham Gears Up for Summer Carnival & Lark in the Park
Hailsham will be filled with local pride on Saturday 19th June as the town welcomes the prestigious street Carnival Procession and Lark In The Park Festival. - May 21, 2010 - Hailsham Town Council
International Business Brokers Association Conference Features Sessions on Recovery & Growth, June 17-19 in Orlando
The IBBA Conference for Professional Development will take place June 17-19 at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort in Orlando, Fla. More than 500 business brokers and intermediaries will convene for three days of education focused on new industry trends and developments. A variety of sessions geared... - May 21, 2010 - International Business Brokers Association
Energy and Renewable Energy the Focus of German American Business Forum Dialogue Session
Energy policy, technologies, markets and the environment were the topics of a dialogue session held by the GermanAmericanBusinessForum (GABF) on May 5, 2010. Participants at the dialogue session, moderated by Robert Clark, Deputy Director (U.S.) of the GABF, discussed the following: - The... - May 21, 2010 - GermanAmericanBusinessForum in Washington, D.C.
c3:VisionLAB™ Presents - SOA 2010: State of the Arts Symposium
Evolving the Future through the Power of Arts and Media to Ignite Global Change through an Extraordinary One-Day Event - May 21, 2010 - c3:VisionLAB
Launching of a Book Chaos to Glory by Pastor Solomon Nganga from Kenya Who Suffered Sexual Abuse
Pastor Solomon Nganga, a Kenyan pastor is launching his new book, chaos to glory. Talks about his sufferings as a victim of sexual abuse. Will be held on Saturday May 22 2010 at Jubilee Covenant Center 835 N Central ave suite D113, Kent, WA, 98032 from 5 pm to 8 pm. - May 20, 2010 - hope christ ministries
Nonprofit Aims to Eliminate AIDS
May 18th was HIV Vaccine Awareness Day. On this day, Medwiser, a nonprofit organization aimed at eliminating AIDS, joined with researchers, governments and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease in supporting efforts to find a vaccine for HIV. “The development of a vaccine to... - May 20, 2010 - Medwiser
Charitable Online Vocabulary Game Provides Reading Program for Child with Learning Disabilities
Reading Horizons, “Lemons for Literacy” program is donating a reading program to its latest spotlight for its charitable online vocabulary game. - May 20, 2010 - Reading Horizons
NAACP to Host Town Hall Meeting on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for Southern California Small Businesses and the Unemployed
NAACP Riverside Branch to host a Town Hall meeting discussing the American Recovery and Reinvestment for Southern California Small Businesses and the Unemployed Thursday May 20, 2010. - May 20, 2010 - NAACP-Riverside Branch
Free Woman’s Wellness Forum and Luncheon — Kingdom Women in Good Health
Healthy Heritage Movement Inc. and Purpose Center International Ministries in conjunction with Kingdom Women of Excellence will host a Woman's Wellness Weekend. - May 20, 2010 - Healthy Heritage Movement, Inc.
15 Barbershops in the Inland Region to Participate in The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program
Healthy Heritage Movement Inc. have partnered with The Diabetic Amputation Prevention Foundation (DAP) for The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program to include 15 barbershops in the Inland Empire. - May 20, 2010 - Healthy Heritage Movement, Inc.
Destination:PEACE, Sagrada Wellness and Casita Linda Come Together
The newest trend in travel includes Voluntourism and Destination:PEACE has joined forces with Sagrada Wellness and Casita Linda - May 20, 2010 - Destination:PEACE
Nonprofit’s New Approach Helps Small Business Worldwide
World Vision launches new site - Micro Charity empowers entrepreneurs through microfinance. World Vision, a global leader in microfinance and poverty reduction, is launching a new microlending site (worldvisionmicro.org) which connects online visitors to individual entrepreneurs in Mexico,... - May 20, 2010 - World Vision US
Astonfield Awarded Prestigious Global Green Award at World Trade Week NYC
Nominated by US Department of Commerce, Astonfield was awarded the prestigious Global Green Award in recognition for its leadership and success in promoting the scale up of renewable energy solutions in emerging markets such as India. - May 20, 2010 - Astonfield Renewable Resources
Wanted: Society’s Heroes for 2010 Alternative Rich List
Third consecutive year for programme to recognise society’s inspirational leaders. Call for entries issued to find people who make a meaningful difference: Winners to be announced at forum3 event on 24th September. - May 20, 2010 - forum3
American Cancer Society - Relay For Life of Clark, NJ: Invites Cancer Survivors and Loved Ones to Create a World with More Birthdays and Less Cancer
American Cancer Society (Eastern Division) and Clark Township in Union County, New Jersey will host overnight event to fight cancer. In Honor of Cancer Survivors and to Remember Those Lost to the Disease. - May 20, 2010 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
Xclaimed Ministries Gives Away Bicycles and Toys
Xclaimed Ministries provides another community concert giving away free bicycles, free toys, free BBQ lunch, free groceries and a message of hope (also free). - May 20, 2010 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Walk for a Cure – Arthritis Foundation Inland Empire Branch’s “2010 Arthritis Walk”
Arthritis Foundation Inland Empire Branch's 2010 Arthritis Walk to raise money and awareness for arthritis. - May 19, 2010 - Arthritis Foundation/Inland Empire Branch
IAPAM Reports on hCG Best Practices: Physician Supervision is Critical in hCG for Weight Loss
The IAPAM is committed to educating physicians in the industry’s best practices for medical weight loss management. - May 19, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Green Gifting for Grads & Dads with Green World Rewards
Without any additional cost, up to 15% of a members' actions support a generous donation to reducing our carbon footprint, at www.GreenWorldRewards.com. Online shopping conserves energy and resources, while consolidated mass shipping also eases environmental burdens. Membership is free. Donations are free. Every purchase, for every occasion, can become a greener one. - May 19, 2010 - Green World Rewards
NAMWOLF Lauds San Diego Gas & Electric for Increasing Opportunities for Minority and Women Owned Businesses
The National Association of Minority and Women-Owned law firms (NAMWOLF) applauds San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), a unit of Sempra Energy for its commitment to provide opportunities for minority and women owned businesses. SDG&E announced on May 13, 2010 the closing of a public... - May 19, 2010 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Survey of Certified ISTQB Software Testers Indicates That 92% Find Certification Demonstrates Competency
92% of ISTQB certified software testers feel that certification helps to demonstrate professional competency. An equal percentage also feel that certification aids in gaining professional recognition. The results come from a survey of 219 certified software testers by the American Software Testing... - May 19, 2010 - American Software Testing Qualifications Board, Inc.
Day Spa Association Partners with Summer 2010 EX-TRACTS®
Merchandising Equals Elevated Sales Expert Presenter brought to you by The Day Spa Association sponsored by Pevonia. The Day Spa Association is pleased to have a spa business expert presenting at their upcoming industry seminar and networking session during EX·TRACTS®, on Tuesday,... - May 19, 2010 - The Day Spa Association
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Hosts 2010 Charity Golf Tournament
Theresa Clark, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the association’s Annual Spring Charity Golf Tournament will take place at the Lonnie Poole Golf Course (Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course). - May 19, 2010 - RRAR
New Breakthrough in Travel Industry with Diamond Holiday Travel
In today middle class society, it is extremely difficult to find the best travel deals, which cater all you wanted to have for your holidays, not only that, First Class Trips are usually beyond reach. With the holidays approaching, the demand for flight tickets, hotel, car rentals etc are very high. - May 19, 2010 - Diamond Holiday Travel
Artists’ Group Unites Faith and Creativity
The Council of Interfaith Congregations of the United States announces the launch of the American Interfaith Artists' Group (AIAG). The non-profit association seeks members of all religious backgrounds interested in expressing their faith through creativity. - May 19, 2010 - American Interfaith Artists Group
The Zeitgeist Movement to Exhibit at Greenfestival Chicago May 22-23 at Navy Pier
Supporters of The Illinois Chapter of The Zeitgeist Movement will be exhibiting at the GreenFestival Chicago event, this Saturday and Sunday May 22-23 at Navy Pier, booth #709. Festival hours are Saturday 10am-7pm, and Sunday 11am-6pm. See www.greenfestivals.org/chicago/ for more fest information. Come and get educated on this growing green worldwide movement. - May 18, 2010 - The Zeitgeist Movement
Women’s eNews Awarded $200,000 Kellogg Grant to Cover Black Maternal Health
Women’s eNews, a daily Internet-based news service, has been awarded a $200,000 grant to continue investigative journalism to increase the understanding of issues related to healthy birth outcomes and infant mortality disparities in African American communities. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation... - May 18, 2010 - Women's eNews
GTL Results for the Quarter and Year Ended Mar 31, 2010
Consolidated Revenue from Global Operations was Rs. 2,236.94 Crores for the year ended March 31, 2010 as against Rs. 1,941.15 Crores in the previous year, recording a growth of 15%. Operating Profit before depreciation, Interest & Tax for the year ended March 31, 2010 was Rs. 340.36 Crores as against Rs. 285.97 Crores in the previous year, recording a growth of 19%. Net Profit before extra-ordinary items for the year ended March 31, 2010 was Rs. 206.08 Crores as against Rs. 137.22 C. - May 18, 2010 - GTL Limited
AUCD Connects National Disability and Health Experts with CDC
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is a nonprofit network of university-based interdisciplinary centers and programs working to advance policy and practices for people living with disabilities and their families. - May 18, 2010 - Association of University Centers on Disabilities
Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center: Poverty to Success with Digital Literacy
Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center Grand Opening: Saturday, May 29th, 2010 at 1PM - May 18, 2010 - Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center
Learn to Sail and Help Fight Cancer with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Newest Fundraising Program
If learning how to sail is something you have always wanted to do, but never thought possible, think again. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s newest fundraising program, Sail For a Cure, will have you sailing the Bay while raising vital funds for blood cancer research and patient services. - May 17, 2010 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Greater San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
Reigning ACM Female Vocalist Miranda Lambert Donates Personal Sketch to Pennyroyal Silver, Proceeds to Benefit Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation
Country music sensation Miranda Lambert has contributed a design for Pennyroyal Silver’s Signature collection, profits for which will go to benefit Lambert’s own MuttNation Charity. The Grammy nominated singer/songwriter was inspired by her own rescued mutts Delilah, Delta and Cher. - May 17, 2010 - Pennyroyal Studio
ODALC's Inspire Oakland Design Contest Goes Public at Whole Foods Market
On Tuesday, April 6th, Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center (ODALC) was at Whole Foods Market Oakland, CA, to raise funds and promote the work of local graphic designers. - May 17, 2010 - Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center
Premier Power Announces Initiation of Coverage by Harbinger Research
Premier Power, a leading solar installation company, announces that Harbinger Research has initiated research on the company. - May 17, 2010 - Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc.
Dave Edwards Speaks for Reform at South Carolina Constitution Convention
South Carolina congressional candidate Dave Edwards calls on convention to refocus on personal responsibility, limited government, and a spirit of independence. - May 17, 2010 - Edwards For Congress
Suboxone Clinic to Treat Addiction to Pain Killers Like Vicodin, Oxycontin and Heroin, in El Paso, Texas
Many people are addicted to pain killers and are unable to discontinue them because of fear of the severe withdrawal symptoms. Addiction to pain killers destroys lives, marriages, and can lead to serious legal problems. Help is now available in El Paso, Texas, without hospitalization. - May 16, 2010 - Atlantis Health Services