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"Mrs. Texas American Queen" Named
Officials for the Mrs. American Queen Pageant have named Nicole Lambeth, Mrs. Texas 2008. - May 31, 2008 - Mrs. Texas American Queen
Habitat Newark Appoints New Executive Director
David R. Zurheide, a veteran of more than 19 years in the home building and construction industry, has been appointed Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Newark, effective immediately. - May 31, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity Newark/Essex County NJ
Low-Tech Energy - International Finalists Announced in Global Green Awards
Today the world’s leading green energy prize announced that pioneering renewable energy projects from Africa, Asia and Latin America will each receive prizes of up to £20,000, with an overall Energy Champion winning up to £40,000. Winners will be revealed at a ceremony in London in June. - May 31, 2008 - Ashden Awards
Travel Industry Charity Pub Quiz Hosted by Simon Calder Raises Over £5,200 for the Family Holiday Association
A travel industry pub quiz hosted by Simon Calder, was won by a Hotels.com team and raised over £5,200 for the Family Holiday Association, the national charity giving a break to families in need. - May 31, 2008 - Family Holiday Association
Economic Slowdown Good News for Small Businesses Claims UK Business Expert
Despite rising fuel price, a credit crunch and predicted economic downturn UK business expert, Stefan Drew, is claiming this could be the best year ever for many small businesses. - May 30, 2008 - Stefan Drew Associates
Dan Croke Extends Help to the Disadvantaged
Dan Croke, the Queensland entrepreneur, has recently extended the practical and monetary support that he gives to disadvantaged people in the local community, continuing an ongoing commitment to make a difference in society. - May 30, 2008 - Dan Croke
NPSA Beefs Up Portable Storage Directory
Customers looking for portable storage can visit the NPSA online to find a vendor in their state. - May 30, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Chinese Cultural Summer Trip for Teachers and Students Announced by Teachers Employment Network
Immersing fantastic chinese traditional cultural environment to communicate with local chinese students and teachers, to learn chinese culture and language. visit various chinese scenic spots, folks, and historic relics, etc. - May 30, 2008 - Teachers Employment Network
Grove Winery Presents Gears & Cheers ‘08 to Benefit the National MS Society
Grove Winery & Vineyards will host the second annual Gears & Cheers Bike Ride on May 31st. Proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Central and Eastern NC Chapters of the National MS Society. Cyclists will begin at the winery located on the Haw River Wine Trail north of Elon and have... - May 30, 2008 - National MS Society - Eastern North Carolina Chapter
Christopher D. Coleman Invited to Share His Inspirational Story with Future Farmers of America
Coleman travels to Hardinsburg, Kentucky, to talk with young people about overcoming obstacles and setting a course for leadership success. - May 30, 2008 - Unlimited Leadership
Miss Trinidad & Tobago UK 2008, the Search Has Begun
It could be me... It could be you. Carivog International UK announces the first round of screening for participants in the 6th Miss Trinidad & Tobago UK Pageant and Cultural Show has begun. Under the patronage of the High Commission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago to London, delegates will be selected during the month of June. The finals and cultural show will be held at The Bloomsbury Theatre, London on Saturday 20 September 2008. - May 30, 2008 - Carivog International
Chicago Thoroughbred Retirement Charity Celebrates the Triple Crown with an Open House and Fun Filled Day
Wood End Farms, the Chicago area’s only non-profit Thoroughbred retirement charity, is celebrating horse racing’s Triple Crown with a day of fun and an open house featuring the farm’s retired racehorses on Sunday, June 1. Visitors will be treated to a history of the Triple Crown... - May 30, 2008 - Wood End Farms
New Benefits Package Offered to Clergy
Church continues its commitment to support clergy, so they can be successful in their ministries, by offering a wide array of new benefits. - May 30, 2008 - North American Old Catholic Church
"Healing the World with Dharma," Celebrating 2551st Anniversary of Vesak Day with Teaching by H. H. Dagchen Rinpoche at New York University on June 16
The Vikramasila Foundation, Palden Sakya Centers of Tibetan Buddhism, and Tsechen Kunchab Ling offer a celebration of Vesak Day, the 2551st anniversary of the Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and mahpariniravana, with a teaching by H. H. Dagchen Rinpoche, one of the supreme heads of Sakya Buddhism,... - May 30, 2008 - The Vikramasila Foundation
New Video Documentary Series to Answer Questions of Why Organic
Discovering Our Organic Planet- USA, a new video series explores the basics of why organic and natural foods benefit people and the environment. - May 29, 2008 - Discovering Our Organic Planet - USA
Twenty Pearls Heritage Foundation and Tau Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Are Holding a Scholarship Fundraiser - the Pink and Green Golf Classic
The Pink and Green Golf Classic will be held on August 15, 2008 in the Los Angeles area to recognize outstanding high school and community college students with scholarships for 2008. They will also honor public and private citizens who have made significant contributions to the greater Los Angeles community at their banquet. - May 29, 2008 - Twenty Pearls Heritage Foundation
Talent Management Accelerated: i4cp Launches Exclusive New Program and Consortium
Exclusive new program for corporations designed to improve talent management initiatives across the enterprise. - May 29, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Hermosa Beach Soccer Club Urges Parents to Let Youth Play
According to recurring medical studies, youth soccer is a relatively safe sport. - May 29, 2008 - Hermosa Beach Soccer Club
Old Catholic Clergy Ordination Set for Baltimore, MD
Sharp increase in vocations to the Old Catholic Priesthood brings a new level of service to the city of Baltimore. Archbishop cites a renewed concern in the US for the environment, the less fortunate, and the marginalized that is calling people to action. - May 29, 2008 - North American Old Catholic Church
New Member Elected to The Ophelia Project's Board of Directors
The Ophelia Project welcomed County of Erie Department of Public Safety Chief of Operations, Ann Bloxdorf to its board of directors at the April 18 board meeting. "We are so pleased to welcome Ann to our organization,” said Mary A. Baird, president and CEO of The Ophelia Project. - May 29, 2008 - The Ophelia Project
New Job Board for Women at www.downtownwomensclub.com Has Recession-Proof Pricing ($30 for 30-Day Postings)
The Downtown Women's Club, a professional network and career website for women, has relaunched its website with recession-proof pricing on its new job board ($30 for 30-days). The goal is to encourage employers to hire women, as recent studies have shown that female employees can thrive better than male colleagues when switching companies during difficult times. - May 29, 2008 - DWC Services Inc.
NAFA Hands Out 5th Excellence in Education Award
The Excellence in Education Award was handed out to Matt Betz at NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City. - May 29, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Teachers and Administrators Invited to Attend Reunion Reception
The St. Helens High School Class of 1988 has extended an invitation to their teachers and administrators to attend the reunion welcome reception. - May 29, 2008 - St. Helens High School Class of 1988 Reunion Committee
Niños Del Café - Java Times Caffé Non-Profit Organization Strives to Improve the Living Conditions of Children Whose Parents' Work in the Coffee Producing States
Niños del Cafe started in 2004 with the objective to help the coffee producers of Mexico, offering their children better living conditions. This organization is part of the Java Times Caffe company - javatimescaffe.com, which has broad experience in the coffee world through the stores it has handled since 1999. The owner, Antonio Leite, has been in very close contact with these producers and is keenly aware of the needs they have. - May 28, 2008 - Java Times Caffé
Conexiones: Professional Business Speakers Bureau on the Knowledge Economy
ConeXiones is a speaker’s bureau of professional business presenters on the transition from an Industrial Economy to a Knowledge Economy being triggered by rapid progress in the evolving Information Age. They help organizations, big and small, public or private connect the dots in today's competitive business environment. - May 28, 2008 - ConeXiones
Brotherhood Ride 2008 Fundraiser Completes First Leg of Nine Day Bike Ride for "Charleston 9"
Firefighters and other volunteers are raising money by riding 600 miles on bicycles from Naples, Florida to Charleston, South Carolina to honor nine Charleston firefighters that lost their lives on June 18, 2007 doing what they love to do -- fighting fires and saving lives. All funds raised will aid the families of the "Charleston 9." The ride began May 24 in Naples, FL and ends on Sunday, June 1 in Charleston, SC. - May 28, 2008 - Brotherhood Ride
Scottish Beaver Trial a "Tremendous Step Forward"
Trees for Life, the award-winning charity working to restore the Caledonian Forest in the Scottish Highlands, today welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to allow a trial reintroduction of European beavers to Mid-Argyll. “To see beavers living wild in Scotland after an absence of... - May 28, 2008 - Trees for Life
First Time in Global History Lonely Indian Parents Attempt to Defeat Death
First time in world history, lonely Indian Parents attempt to defeat death by supporting and serving bereaved children, parents and their families struggling with losses of their near and dear ones. - May 28, 2008 - Samarpan Basu Memorial Trust
NAMWOLF Lauds Wachovia Corporation's Hiring of Jane Sherburne as Its New General Counsel
NAMWOLF Advisory Council Member, Jane Sherburne, formerly of Citigroup, Accepts Position as General Counsel at Wachovia. - May 27, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Santa Clarita Rotary Club Receives Multiple Awards at District Conference
The Santa Clarita Rotary Club received 5 major awards at the Rotary District Conference last Saturday. Among the awards was one for the project completed at Old Orchard Elementary School in Newhall, one for public relations, one for the vocational program that included many local businesses throughout Santa Clarita, and one for the Interact Club started at West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch. - May 27, 2008 - Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club
Brussels Hosts Fashion "Made in Apulia" (Italy)
Twelve fashion Italian companies show their production and make business in Belgium - May 26, 2008 - ICE (Italian Institute for Foreign Trade)
Blue Line Publications Announces Two New Entries in It's Line of Publications
Blue Line Publications President Bob Martin announces the addition of new author Jack Trombetta and the release of new publications. - May 26, 2008 - Blue Line Publications
Heart Full of Soul Being Sent to Military Hospital
The inspirational autobiography titled "Heart Full Of Soul" by Taylor Hicks are being sent to patients at Walter Reed Military Hospital. - May 26, 2008 - Jewelry Sprout
"The Ladies Room of Arlington" Opens Its Doors; Grand Opening Brings the Exclusive Ladies Room of Arlington
One of the most exclusive, members-only women’s club, The Ladies Room, will be having its grand opening Tuesday, June 10, 2008 from 3 to 7 pm. This is an elegant, yet professional social setting placed in the heart of Texas. While the name may be a little tongue-in-cheek, The Ladies Room of... - May 25, 2008 - The Ladies Room
Aids Research Alliance and Secret Room Events Announces an Invitation to the Caribbean Style Celebrity Gifting Suite Auction (a Benefit to Find a Cure)
AIDS Research Alliance is proud to announce an online auction in conjunction with the Starbucks Coffee Company and Secret Room Events Caribbean Style Celebrity Gift Suite in Honor of the 2008 MTV Movie Awards. The winner of the auction will experience the luxury celebrity gift suite at The Valadon,... - May 25, 2008 - AIDS Research Alliance
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter to Attend 2008 BIO Conference and Expo, Marketing The State’s Bioscience Sector to 20,000 Industry Executives
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter will attend BIO 2008 in San Diego, California, June 18, 2008, marketing the State’s bioscience sector to more than 20,000 bioscience company executives, researchers, economic development agencies and service providers attending the four-day event. A Colorado Pavilion (Booth #3049), on the trade show floor, will feature the state’s research institutions and highlight Colorado’s support for bioscience companies and its business-friendly environment. - May 24, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Girls Living Life on Purpose, Inc. (GLLOP) Presents the Real Deal Workshop on June 7th, 2008
Girls Living Life on Purpose, Inc. is hosting a parent/teen workshop on Saturday, June 7th, 2008 at the Doubletree Hotel – Dallas (near Galleria Mall) in Dallas, Texas geared at coaching girls in developing standards, setting healthy boundaries in relationships, and making healthy decisions. - May 24, 2008 - Girls Living Life on Purpose, Inc.
More Than 245 Life Sciences Professionals Attend Inaugural Diversity Alliance for Science Conference
Diversity Alliance for Science (DA4S) (www.diversityallianceforscience.com) has announced that more than 245 life sciences professionals attended the inaugural conference held May 19-20 at the Westin Governor Morris in Morristown. With a focus on developing and integrating more minority, women and... - May 24, 2008 - Diversity Alliance For Science, Inc.
HeartShare Pre-School Moving to Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
After 12 years in Bay Ridge, HeartShare Human Services of New York’s First Step Early Childhood Center is moving to the former St. Finbar’s elementary school in Bensonhurst this summer. Offering vital education services to children from 3 to 5 years old with developmental delays or... - May 24, 2008 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Star-Studded Gala for HeartShare
It was a star-studded evening as HeartShare Human Services of New York celebrated its Annual Spring Gala and Auction at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. The Sopranos creator and executive producer David Chase joined James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Dominic Chianese, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Robert... - May 24, 2008 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Ann Munoz-Furlong Appointed to APFED Board of Directors
Anne Munoz-Furlong, founder, president and CEO of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, accepts appointment to the APFED Board of Directors. - May 24, 2008 - APFED
Just Cause Awarded Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grant to Assist Refugees with Job Advancement
Just Cause, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization Founded by Lorrie King. - May 23, 2008 - Just Cause, Inc.
Communities in Schools of NC Announces Wal-Mart as Presenting Sponsor of Sixth Annual North Carolina Education Ball
NC Education Ball to Benefit Communities in Schools of North Carolina on June 7. - May 23, 2008 - Communities in Schools of NC
North Carolina Business Committee for Education Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of Education in North Carolina. - May 23, 2008 - North Carolina Business Committee for Education
GIS Commercial Site Selector Now Available for Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Montana Business Assistance Connection's site selector is an economic development website to assist your business site selection, expansion or relocation analysis. - May 23, 2008 - Montana Business Assistance Connection
Anita Borg Institute Honors Three Prominent Women in Technology at Women of Vision Awards Banquet
Justine Cassell, Helen Greiner, and Susan Landau Lauded for Outstanding Innovation, Leadership, Social Impact. - May 23, 2008 - Anita Borg Institute
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns About Scams Involving Economic Stimulus Checks
Thousands of complaints filed with Internal Revenue Service. - May 23, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Local Charity Starts Fundraiser to Give-Away a Dream Home
The Danielle DeMarzo Foundation is offering South Floridian donors an opportunity to win their dream home in its latest charity fundraiser. - May 23, 2008 - Danielle Demarzo Foundation, Inc.
North Carolina Students Excel in International Science Competitions
North Carolina students are among the best science students in the country. Several students who had placed in top positions at the State Science and Engineering Fair of North Carolina (SSEFNC) participated in several national and international competitions this month, including I-SWEEP and ISEF. - May 22, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
Impulse Drum Corps to Perform Halftime for L.A. Lakers
Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps has been hand selected as the Halftime Act for the 1st game of the NBA Western Conference Finals to air nationally on TNT May 21, 2008 at 6pm for the 15 time NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers. - May 22, 2008 - Impulse Drum and Bugle Corps