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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.
Introducing Kent Bjorklund for Osceola County Commissioner, District 3 (Florida)
Kent Bjorklund, a minister, business consultant, and resident since 1983, is a strong candidate for Osceola County Commissioner, District 3. He offers authentic leadership for the challenges ahead. - December 12, 2007 - The Kent Bjorklund for Osceola County Commissioner Campaign
Family Holiday Association Raises Over £10,000 at the Travel Convention in Tenerife
The Family Holiday Association (FHA) had raised £10,000 at The Travel Convention in Tenerife, which will help give over 20 disadvantaged families a break away. - December 12, 2007 - Family Holiday Association
Avoid Snail Mail: Send Christmas e-Cards to Help Give Kids a Break
The Family Holiday Association has launched their Christmas e-card service, and is asking individuals and companies to use the cards to help give underprivileged children what for most will be their first ever holiday break away from home. - December 12, 2007 - Family Holiday Association
Scottish Parliamentarian Backs 2007 Christmas Appeal
Scottish parliamentarian Richard Lochhead today gave his backing to Trees for Life's 2007 Christmas Appeal when he visited the award-winning charity's offices in Findhorn Bay. - December 12, 2007 - Trees for Life
Jill Mastrangelo Named to Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board of Advisors
Jennifer Terry, president of the Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org) board of advisors, has announced that Jill Mastrangelo, an account executive at MMI Associates, Inc., a full-service public relations firm, has been named to the organization’s board of the advisors. As a... - December 11, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Integrated Media Association Launches Public Media Metrics - a Standardized Web Metrics System for NPR & PBS Public Broadcasting Stations
The Integrated Media Association announces the launch of PMM, Public Media Metrics, a standardized web metrics system for non-commercial media including public broadcasting. PMM will provide public radio, television and other non-commercial media organizations the web measurement tools necessary to... - December 10, 2007 - Integrated Media Association
Man-to-Man Action Plan: Leaders Realizing King’s Dream through Community Engagement
As We Empower Each Other, We Empower Ourselves - December 10, 2007 - The Brothers Speaker Series
ValveXchange Wins The Third Annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award, Presented At BioWest 2007
ValveXchange has won the third annual Faegre & Benson Venture Showcase Award at the BioWest 2007 conference in Denver. The announcement is made by Chris Shapard, Deputy Director of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), who says the $10,000 Venture Showcase Award was again provided by the Faegre & Benson law firm and announced at the Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA) Awards luncheon at the Grand Hyatt Friday. - December 09, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Chrysallis - Close to Disability Will Participate in the Kick-Off Meeting of the "European Dimension in Parent Education" European Project
Chrysallis - Close to Disability will participate in the kick-off meeting of the “European Dimension in Parent Education” European project that will take place on 11-14 December 2007 in Riga, Latvia. The “European Dimension in Parent Education” project is funded by the Life... - December 09, 2007 - Chrysallis-Close to Disability
New Book Bridges Gap Between Science and Religion
After a year of intense investigation of available evidence VandeWeghe found himself with not only his old degrees in engineering and economics, but also a new call to preach. - December 08, 2007 - Windmill Ministries
APICS Toledo Offers Basics of Supply Chain Management Class
The Toledo Chapter of APICS, The Association for Operations Management, is proud to announce the offering of “Basics of Supply Chain Management” at the Betco Corporation training center in Toledo, Ohio. The course will run 10 weeks every Thursday starting January 10, 2008 from 6 pm... - December 08, 2007 - Toledo APICS
Electronic Retailing Association Fights for Fair Internet Tax
ERA Supports Electronic Retailers and Small Online Businesses. - December 08, 2007 - Electronic Retailing Association
China Sourcing Summit 2008 Announced to Take Place, 12-13 March 2008
By joining forces, China Supply Chain Council, German Industry and Commerce, and Supply Management Institute aim at making China Sourcing Summit 2008 an unparalleled event that is bigger and better than previous editions. As last time, the conference will specifically target the hottest China-related issues that concern Global Purchasing and Supply Managers. - December 07, 2007 - China Supply Chain Council
Operation GO! Ministries of Redemption World Outreach Center Presents Community Outreach Event, Holiday Hope
Operation GO! Ministries of Redemption World Outreach Center (RWOC) presents a Holiday Hope, a community outreach event sponsored by Redemption World Outreach Center and a coalition of partners. Holiday Hope provides a first-class Christmas meal and distributes 100,000 toys to those in need in Greenville County. This event puts the love of Christ into action. - December 07, 2007 - Redemption World Outreach Center
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
Complaint Handling – an Advantage for Businesses
BBB Offers Advice to Businesses on Earning Customer Trust during the holiday season. - December 07, 2007 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Larry King of CNN's Larry King Live Will be Master of Ceremonies for Kids Korps SuperStar Gala 2008
Kids Korps SuperStar Gala 2008 is pleased to announce the attendance of Larry King as the Master of Ceremonies to celebrate "A Constellation of Community Service". The Kids Korps children and parent volunteers depend on this gala each year to jump start the funding process for the following year's 1200+ charitable activities to over 250 receiving organizations. - December 07, 2007 - Kids Korps 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
National Real Estate Investment Club Presents "Your Shortcut to Money – Business Lines of Credit" with Thomas Kish
National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) is an organization for real estate investors and real estate professionals. Their monthly meetings bring investors the very best education, top notch investment opportunities and a friendly atmosphere that fosters networking. It is their intention to educate and motivate real estate investors to achieve the success they desire. - December 06, 2007 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
Fire Marshal’s Office and Efficiency Maine Give Christmas Tree Lighting Safety Tips
The State Fire Marshal's Office, the Maine Christmas Tree Association and Efficiency Maine, a Program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission, has teamed up to offer Christmas Tree lighting safety advice for the holiday season. Christmas trees can add to the spirit of Christmas by filling... - December 06, 2007 - Efficiency Maine
Lyn St. James' Project Podium is Putting Women in the Winner's Circle
Providing Financial Support to Female Race Car Drivers - December 06, 2007 - Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation
White & Case LLP Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Compliance in December 12, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that White & Case LLP is a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Compliance - Global Compliance with Export... - December 06, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Actor Stephen Baldwin’s AsSALT Tour Brings an Extreme Message of Hope to Phoenix
His radical tour will spread an uplifting message to today’s hard to reach youth. - December 05, 2007 - The Breakthrough Ministry
A Toast to the Triangle Charity Event Unveils New Web Site
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the launch of the 23rd annual A Toast to the Triangle™ Web site at www.atoasttothetriangle.org. The annual fundraising event offers guests samples from over 40 of the area’s finest... - December 05, 2007 - A Toast To The Triangle
Women TIES Growth Discussion Luncheon Focused on Branding Strategies
Women TIES, Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success, will host a luncheon for women entrepreneurs interested in learning about success strategies for branding their business. - December 05, 2007 - Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success)
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
Indulge This Holiday Season with Xoilla - Give the Gift of “A True Pet Indulgence” as Xoilla Launches New Website and Rebranding Campaign
Xoilla, (pronounced Zo-lah), is indeed the holiday destination for “A True Pet Indulgence”. Xoilla, formerly Precious Pampered Paws, is taking leaps and barks to position themselves as the world’s leader of luxurious gifts for pets. With a new website (www.xoilla.com) and... - December 05, 2007 - The J Daniel Group
Communities in Schools of North Carolina and First Book Team Up to Help Kids Read
CISNC Local Affiliates will receive sixty boxes of books to distribute to area students - December 05, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
Celebrities "Go All The Way For A Stray" in New Calendar
Little Pet Project, a company that uses sexy, sometimes nude images of women with their pets to raise awareness for homeless and abused animals, announced the release of their 2008 pictorial calendar. The calendar features celebrities such as Playboy model Debbi Davids, American Idol®... - December 04, 2007 - Little Pet Project, LLC
Sisters Oregon Chamber of Commerce Launches Successful Marketing Campaign
Setting a course toward the future, the Sisters Oregon Chamber of Commerce joined forces with the business community to focus their marketing efforts on bringing additional tourists to the Sisters Country this holiday season and their efforts are proving to be very successful. - December 04, 2007 - Sisters Chamber of Commerce
Members Benefit from Joining SaVoa
The Society of Accredited Voice Over Artists(SM) (SaVoa) announces the latest benefits for its membership. - December 04, 2007 - Society of Accredited Voice Over Artists
The International Network of Social Entrepreneurs Celebrates Its 1200th Member
Christophe Poizat, the founder and administrator of the International Network of Social Entrepreneurs today announced the INSE community has reached a new milestone by welcoming its 1200th member. - December 03, 2007 - International Network of Social Entrepreneurs
George J. Terwilliger III, Partner, White & Case LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Compliance Event in December 12, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that George J. Terwilliger III, Partner with White & Case LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)... - December 03, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
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
Hearts of Gold Raises $265,000 for NYC’s Homeless Mothers & Children
“La Dolce Vita” Fall Fundraising Event, Emceed by CNN’s Soledad O’Brien & NBC’s Hoda Kotb, Brings Shelter Families a Brighter 2008 - December 03, 2007 - Hearts of Gold
World’s Largest Virtual Assistance Organization Celebrates Holidays with 2nd Annual Advent Calendar Contest
Announcement of holiday contest promoting the Virtual Assistance industry - December 03, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
NPSA Launches Industry Seal Program
The National Portable Storage Association launches the NPSA Seal, a designation that certifies containers as sold or leased through members of the national association. - December 03, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
The Highly Successful and Celebratory 2007 FAHPERDS Conference “Got in The Game” November 1-3, in Orlando, FL
The 2007 Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance & Sport (FAHPERDS) conference provided a great opportunity for Physical Education, Health, Dance and Sport educators from all over Florida to gather and be treated to informative presentations from outstanding national speakers. A “coming out” party of sorts to celebrate successful lobbying for the new Physical Education Bill, this year’s conference, November 1-3, was held at the Caribe Royale Suites, Orlando, Florida. - December 03, 2007 - Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Sport
Senior Fellow Cyrus Hodes Attends Security Colloquium in Belgium
Senior Fellow Cyrus Hodes was invited by the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination at Princeton University (LISD) to a special colloquium, “State, Security and Economy in Afghanistan: Current Challenges, Possible Solutions”. This colloquium was part of a broader LISD research... - December 02, 2007 - Center for Advanced Defense Studies
Senior Fellow Cyrus Hodes Invited to Panel Discussion by IISS & YPFP
Senior Fellow Cyrus Hodes was invited by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) and Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP) to a panel discussion supported by NATO on: “Afghanistan – A Way Forward”. The panel took place at the House of Commons in... - December 02, 2007 - Center for Advanced Defense Studies
BBB Offers Safe Toy Shopping Advice
BBB is encouraging everyone who will be giving or donating toys this year to take a few minutes and become a smart, safe toy shopper this season. - December 02, 2007 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Canadian on Working European Vacation Finds Online Volunteering with Canadian Charity by Chance
In the fall of 2006, Becky Heaman of Calgary (Canada) had sold her house, quit her job and set out on a working European vacation of her lifetime. After establishing Dublin, Ireland as her home base, Heaman sought out a volunteer opportunity to help her get connected with her new surroundings. To her surprise, the search popped up an online volunteer opportunity (something she had not done before) with a Canadian charitable organization, Macdonald Youth Services (MYS), based in Winnipeg. - December 01, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services
Ho, Ho, Ho. Holiday Gifts Go Directly to a Good Cause
Marshfield Boys and Girls Club to host a Holiday Online Auction. - December 01, 2007 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
echoDonations.org Makes Donations More Rewarding
The latest innovation in online giving hit the web this week with the launch of echoDonations.org™, the first and only online donation processing website that rewards donors with Lifetime Cash Rewards™. - December 01, 2007 - echoDonations.org
BTIA Attends World Travel Market 2007 at Excel, London
Belize Tourism Industry Association joined other tourism private sector partners along with the Belize Tourism Board at the World Travel Market 2007. - December 01, 2007 - Belize Tourism Industry Association
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Kotseas Square, First Phase Completed of Saint Spyridon Greek Cathedral Family Center Also Significant to Revitalization of Elm Park
On Sunday, December 2, 2007 the Saint Spyridon Greek Community, and city and neighborhood officials will gather together at a Commemoration & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to recognize Kotseas Square, the completion and official acknowledgment of the Phase I, Family Center project. - December 01, 2007 - Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Me Fine Foundation Announces 2nd Annual Spa Day
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the 2nd Annual Me Fine Foundation Spa Day will be held on Sunday, Dec. 9 from noon-6 p.m. The event will take place at the Iatria Spa & Health Center of Cary, located at 2058 Renaissance... - November 30, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Teens Seeking Prom Gowns Find Them in Caitlin's Closet
Each spring teenaged girls start dreaming of the special dresses they will wear to their proms. But with prices skyrocketing, many girls find that being suitably attired is beyond their budgets. Enter Caitlin Brunell. The daughter of NFL player Mark Brunell, she founded Caitlin’s Closet, a... - November 30, 2007 - Miss America's Outstanding Teen, Inc.
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