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Maryland Dentist Gives Patients Brighter Smiles to Benefit Children's Charities
Maryland dentist is donating his time and materials to professionally whiten patients' teeth during the "Smiles for Life" National Campaign now through June 30th. Cost to the patient will only be $200, which is half his normal cost, and will be split among two charities - the Casey Cares Foundation, which provides uplifting programs for critically ill children, and the Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation. - March 06, 2008 - Casey Cares Foundation
Friends of Negro Spirituals to Release Oakland's First Negro Spirituals Oral Histories to Mills College and Oakland Libraries
Negro Spirituals Oral DVDs and transcripts. - March 06, 2008 - Friends of Negro Spirituals
NAMWOLF Issues Challenge to FDIC
FDIC Fails to Establish Minority/Women Business Enterprise Goals in Latest Solicitation for Asset Servicing & Management. - March 06, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Better Business Bureau Warns of Tax Fraud Schemes
Know the “red flags” and how to avoid them. - March 06, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
SunGard to Present at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Liquidity Risk Management Scheduled for March 6, 2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that SunGard, a global leader in software and processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector, will be a key sponsor at its upcoming teleconference entitled:... - March 06, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Top Press Secretary Joins Steve Francis Campaign for Mayor of San Diego
One of the most reputable Press Secretaries in California and two-time political employee of Governer Schwarzenegger has joined the Steve Francis’ mayoral campaign in San Diego. - March 05, 2008 - Steve Francis for Mayor
Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum Announces 2008 Pages to Podium Sponsors
The Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum (RPWF) (www.rpwf.net), an organization of diverse professional and executive women, has announced the following sponsors for the 2008 Pages to Podium luncheon, scheduled for Thursday, April 24 at the Brier Creek Country Club. - March 04, 2008 - Raleigh Professional Women's Forum
Virtual Meets Reality
VAnetworking.com receives mention in Entrepreneur Magazine - March 04, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Professional Networks, Headquartered in Greenville, SC Hires Three to Their Management Team
Professional Network Connections hires four to their Network Management Team. Jon Grandrath as Sales Manager for Charleston through Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Ted Hackett as Tennessee State Director, Dawoud Charles as the Georgia State Director, and Myndi Ziemann as Sales Manager for the Jacksonville, Florida area. - March 04, 2008 - Professional Network Connections
Professional Network Connections Launches in Delaware
Professional Network Connections, the newest business networking organization, is launching in Delaware, Florida, and Tennessee during the month of March. Professional Network Connections was founded by Debbie Griffith-Brown in Greenville, South Carolina over three years ago. It was built on four... - March 04, 2008 - Professional Network Connections
Bear Creek Center Announces "Kickin' Back at the Vineyard" Fundraiser with Bluegrass Music by Kickin' Grass
Live bluegrass by “Kickin Grass,” wine tastings, arts and crafts, plenty of food, raffles, games and door prizes – all will be part of “Kickin’ Back at the Vineyard,” a fundraiser to be held at the Hinnant Family Vineyards and Winery on Saturday, May 10, 2008, to... - March 02, 2008 - RHA Howell Care Centers
Senator Obama’s Open Letter to LGBT Community Echoes Out4Immigration’s Call for Equal Immigration Rights for Same-Sex Binational Couples
Presidential contender says he has “worked to improve” the Uniting American Families Act (UAFA). - March 02, 2008 - Out4Immigration
Stalking Expert and Author Detective Mike Proctor to Speak During Feel Safe Again, Inc. Conference and Dinner
"Feel Safe Again, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Detective Mike Proctor, stalking expert, criminal consultant and author of “How to Stop a Stalker” as the keynote speaker for our upcoming First Annual Stalking Conference and Fourth Annual Benefit Dinner. We have also recently received Continuing Education approval from the Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work," said Cheryl Darisse, founder and president. - March 02, 2008 - Feel Safe Again, Inc.
New Hope, PA's Gay Pride Weekend Features Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer
New Hope Celebrates (NHC) hosts its 5th anniversary pride weekend May 16-18, 2008. This celebration of New Hope, Pennsylvania’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and allied (GLBTA) visitors, friends and neighbors is one of only a handful of pride festivals in the country with the... - March 02, 2008 - New Hope Celebrates
Three Non-Profit Organizations Unite to Accomplish the Unthinkable
Restoring Hope for a Ugandan Child with Shattered Dreams - March 01, 2008 - Engeye
Ted Rhodes Legends Tour and International Players Tour to Hold Annual Golf Classic
The International Players Tour (IPT) will join Ted Rhodes Legends Tour in the annual event as part of their regular schedule to support junior golf programs, as well as to honor one of the true legends of the game – Ted Rhodes. The two organizations have signed a multi-year Strategic Partnership Agreement to work together on several initiatives. - March 01, 2008 - International Players Tour
TESSA News
National conference to pay tribute to weather pioneer. - March 01, 2008 - Texas Severe Storms Association
Scientists Discover How Cigarette Smoke Causes Cancer: Study Points to New Treatments, Safer Tobacco
Everyone has known for decades that that smoking can kill, but until now no one really understood how cigarette smoke causes healthy lung cells to become cancerous. In a new research report published in the March 2008 print issue of The FASEB Journal (http://www.fasebj.org), researchers from the... - March 01, 2008 - The FASEB Journal, Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
Nomadic Museum Taps Portable Storage Construction
The National Portable Storage Association offers the latest example of how containers offer sustainable solutions to many industries. - March 01, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
Beyond Budgeting Round Table Hosts U.S. Comptroller General and Leading Finance Executives at the 7th Annual BBRT Conference
United States Comptroller General David Walker and finance executives from across the nation will gather in Dallas at the Adam’s Mark Hotel on April 23-25 for the 7th Annual Beyond Budgeting Conference. The conference allows financial planners to share best practices and learn innovative... - February 29, 2008 - Beyond Budgeting Round Table
Bondurant-Area Businesses Come Together to Help Wounded War on Terror Veterans
Auction to raise money for area troops injured in recent overseas conflicts. - February 29, 2008 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Humanity First USA Provides Relief in Peru After Earthquake Devastation
A massive 8.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Southern coast of Peru, taking the lives over 500 citizens with it. Over 1000 injuries have been accounted for, leaving tens of thousands of homes destroyed. Humanity First immediately deployed a First Response Team to alleviate the suffering victims with... - February 29, 2008 - Humanity First
The Daphne Foundation Leads Investment in World’s First Non-Profit Election Consulting Firm
Grassroots Initiative, a non-partisan, non-profit organization based in New York, announced today that the Daphne Foundation will become the lead investor in the world's first non-profit election consulting firm. - February 29, 2008 - Grassroots Initiative
Mayoral Candidate for San Diego Urges Mayor Sanders to "Level with San Diegans About Fiscal Recovery"
Steve Francis, candidate for Mayor of San Diego, discusses the facts surrounding San Diego’s failure to enter the public bond market and asks Mayor Sanders to be direct about the chances for future public bonding. - February 29, 2008 - Steve Francis for Mayor
Lights, Camera, "Auction" - It's the Casey Cares Foundation's Stardust Gala
Casey Cares 8th Annual Gala will include an evening of glamour, Hollywood style, with a walk on the red carpet, open bar, live jazz, dinner, live band, and live and silent auctions to benefit programs for critically ill children. - February 28, 2008 - Casey Cares Foundation
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Receives Anonymous Endowment
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc., (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the organization has received an anonymous endowment. The $10,000 donation was made in honor of Ida Mae, Jerry and Barbara Clark. The endowment will go towards helping the Me Fine... - February 28, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives Funding to Study Inhalation Toxicity of Jet Fuel
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org), has announced that Dr. Darol E. Dodd, a senior research toxicologist at CIIT and director of toxicology and preclinical studies at The Hamner, has received a $655,367 contract from the Navy Health Research Center – Environmental... - February 28, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Colorado Biosciences Get Boost, Advancing Major Economic Development Program
The Colorado House gave a big boost to a critical economic development project on Tuesday. A bill expanding Colorado’s much lauded Bioscience Discoveries Grant Program passed the House by an initial voice vote. House Bill 1001, sponsored by State Representative Jim Riesberg (D-Greeley), will make $26.5 million available in grants over the next five years. HB 1001 will provide as much as $150,000 per project to Colorado research institutions, accelerating the development of new technologies. - February 28, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Women TIES Special Women's History Month Growth Discussion Luncheon Features Female College President
Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success) Special Women's History Month Growth Discussion Luncheon features Onondaga Community College President Debbie L. Sydow, Ph.D. discussing key fundamentals of success to inspire and educate women entrepreneurs. - February 28, 2008 - Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success)
LinkEducation Launches the First Go-to Website for New York City’s Education Sector
A new website aims to connect parents, teachers, and students with the many education opportunities and services available in New York City. - February 28, 2008 - LinkEducation
American Foundation for Children with AIDS Announces Global “Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up” Fundraiser
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA) and the American Alpine Institute are teaming up again to host Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up. The global climb-a-thon will increase awareness of the pediatric AIDS pandemic and raise funds for life-saving anti-retroviral (ARV) medication, food,... - February 28, 2008 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Linda O. Hammond Named Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in Dental Hygiene
Linda O. Hammond, a retired dental hygienist for Dr. Kenneth C. West of Blairsville, GA, has been named Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of dental hygiene. Hammond worked in the dental hygiene field for 28 years before... - February 28, 2008 - Cambridge Who's Who
NASDVA Mid-Winter Conference in Washington, D.C.: the Executive Director of the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation, Victor R. Biggs, Scheduled to Speak
The Executive Director of the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation, Victor R. Biggs, will be presenting the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial project backed by Congress, before the members at the NASDVA Mid-Winter Conference. - February 28, 2008 - Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation, Inc.
ACG Chicago Hosts Third Annual International Conference
ACG Chicago Hosts Third Annual International Conference - Middle Market Growth in Uncertain World Markets: Risk and Opportunity; Former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert B. Reich to keynote. - February 28, 2008 - Association for Corporate Growth Chicago (ACG Chicago)
Kim Parrish Named President of Miss America's Outstanding Teen, Inc.
Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Inc., a little sister to the Miss America Organization that promotes scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement for America's teens, has named TV fashion commentator and entrepreneur Kim Parrish as president. A... - February 28, 2008 - Miss America's Outstanding Teen, Inc.
First Documentary to Focus on Religious Conversion Nears Completion
Release of the new Pew Forum survey underscoring high degree of “faith switching” in America, stirs intense interest in the film Leap of Faith - February 27, 2008 - Humble Films, Inc.
International Affairs Council Announces 2008 Academic WorldQuest Winners
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.ianc.org), has announced the winners of the 2008 Academic WorldQuest, held on Feb. 16. The winners are all students of North Carolina School of Science and Math and the first place team will compete at the national... - February 27, 2008 - International Affairs Council
Women TIES Syracuse Growth Discussion Luncheon Features Successful Women Entrepreneur
Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success) will feature successful New York State women entrepreneur, Lynn Steenburg, President of Sports Physical Therapy, at its May Syracuse Growth Discussion Luncheon. - February 27, 2008 - Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success)
The Parkland YMCA Family Center Wellness Director Thanks New Members from the Local Community for the Warmth of Their Welcome
Wellness Director, Debra Dechiaro, is loving every minute of establishing the daily and weekly operations of the latest addition to the YMCA of Broward County. Debra leads the certified, caring and committed team of Group Exercise Instructors, Personal Trainers and Wellness Center Floor staff at the Parkland YMCA Family Center. - February 27, 2008 - The Parkland YMCA Family Center
ACG Chicago Corporate Network Author Series Featuring Keith McFarland
What: Chicago area business leaders will join bestselling author Keith McFarland for a discussion on his latest book, “The Breakthrough Company: How Everyday Companies Become Extraordinary Performers,” during a breakfast meeting hosted by the Association for Corporate Growth Chicago... - February 27, 2008 - Association for Corporate Growth Chicago (ACG Chicago)
Country-Wide Crusade Challenges Perceptions of Women in Business
Coaching Coach begins journey across Canada to help at the grass roots level. This is not like a survey; this is first-hand information from women entrepreneurs. - February 27, 2008 - Roaring Women Ltd
San Diego Mayoral Candidate Steve Francis Announces 21st Century Vision Plan
Steve Francis outlines his vision for a fiscally strong San Diego and City Hall leadership with ethics, integrity and transparency. - February 27, 2008 - Steve Francis for Mayor
BioGoa 2008 - "Entrepreneurship & Technologies in Biotechnology" Seminar to be Organised by GSIA on 1st March, 2008 at Hotel Fidalgo, Panaji, Goa, India
The main aim of the seminar is to create Entrepreneurship Skills in Biotechnology sector among local youth and thereby generate gainful employment which is a win-win situation for industry as well as entrepreneurs. - February 27, 2008 - Goa State Industries Association
Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum Announces 2008 Pages to Podium Title Sponsors
The Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum (RPWF) (www.rpwf.net), an organization of diverse professional and executive women, has announced that First Citizens Bank and WakeMed Health & Hospitals will be title sponsors for the 2008 Pages To Podium luncheon, scheduled for Thursday, April 24... - February 25, 2008 - Raleigh Professional Women's Forum
Riverside (CA) Humane Society’s 16th Annual Walk with The Animals Set for March 22; Mayor Ron Loveridge to Serve as Grand Marshal
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center presents its 16th Annual Walk With The Animals fundraiser on March 22, Fairmount Park, Riverside, CA, with Mayor Ron Loveridge as Grand Marshal. Classic rock station KOLA 99.9 FM with Patti Banner will broadcast live from the event. - February 25, 2008 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Pets of Homeless - A Forgotten Part of the Growing Problem of Homelessness
Most people who experience homelessness (eighty percent) are homeless for a short period of time, and usually need help finding housing and/or a rent subsidy. But unfortunately, for those with pets it becomes more difficult. - February 25, 2008 - Feeding Pets of the Homeless
HFI CEO to Represent USA at European Liver Meeting
Thelma King Thiel, CEO of HFI, will be representing USA at Viral Hepatitis Prevention Board meeting in Lucca, Italy. Ms. Thiel will share information about HFI's Foundation for Decision Making Training program promoting prevention of Hepatitis and award winning videos with representatives from 12 European countries. - February 24, 2008 - Hepatitis Foundation International
San Diego Mayoral Candidate Steve Francis Unveils “Urban Renaissance” Plan
Candidate for Mayor of San Diego, Steve Francis, seeks comprehensive effort to fight urban blight, unemployment and homelessness in the City of San Diego. - February 24, 2008 - Steve Francis for Mayor
Virtual Dumpsters and Freecycle Members Work in Harmony
Freecycle members have given the thumbs up for the virtual dumpster website www.vdumpsters.com. The site is simplicity itself and you do not need to be a member of any group, complimenting and enhancing the ability to recycle and reuse other people’s unwanted items or goods. The principles... - February 22, 2008 - Vyouz Ltd
A Toast to the Triangle Announces 2008 Media Sponsors
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Development Disabilities, has announced the 23rd annual A Toast to the Triangle™ official media sponsors. Sponsors include: ABC11, BP Studios, Curtis Media Group’s 680 WPTF and Y102.9 FM stations and Women’s Edge... - February 22, 2008 - A Toast To The Triangle