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Junior League of Plano Rebrands as Junior League of Collin County
Collin County’s growing number of charitable needs coupled with a more diverse base of volunteers sparked the Junior League of Plano to rebrand the 35-year-old organization as the Junior League of Collin County. The rebranding also includes the unveiling of a new logo and a new tagline: Founded in Plano. Dedicated to Collin County.
“Over the past couple of years, we have been evaluating the need for changing our name…
SBPLI Hosts Robots & Roses Scholarship Reception at Farmingdale State College
(Kings Park, NY) — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) will be hosting the Robots & Roses Scholarship Reception on June 23 at Farmingdale State College’s Ornamental Horticulture Teaching Gardens, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Robots & Roses is a fundraising event with proceeds going to benefit the Fred Breithut Scholarship Fund, which is named in honor of SBPLI’s Founder and President who passed away on April 26, 2010.
The Fred…
Strengthening the Effectiveness of Aid and Development Delivery
Next week in Washington D.C, the Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) 2011 will be assisting the humanitarian community to identify gaps and strengthen response effectiveness.
Attended by decision-makers from UN, NGOs, Government and intergovernmental organizations involved in the delivery of aid relief and development programs, the Aid & International Development Forum which is now in it 11th year, provides a unique platform to build relations, address aid delivery issues…
Brush up on doggie dental care
Pet owners should be brushing up on doggie dental care, with oral hygiene being one of the most overlooked factors in the healthy upbringing of the family animal, a leading vet has advised.
Dr Mark Perissinotto, head vet at VetShopAustralia.com.au, said oral care was a very important part of a pet’s overall health and wellbeing and recommends annual dental checks to safeguard against pain and suffering.
“Studies have shown that 80 percent…
Chu Van An Senior High School Celebrating The 2010-2011 Year – End Ceremony
The school year 2010-2011 gradually ends with many significant contributions and efforts of all teachers and student s in Chu Van An High School. As a result, Chu Van An Senior High School has celebrated its closing ceremony on 25 May with the presence of entire teachers, employees and students in order to honor those good students and look back on school activities in this recent year.
The ceremony takes place…
THE BUCKINGHAM HONORS THE BEACON VOLUNTEER
One local man has spent every Monday for the past three and a half years cooking food and serving the homeless of Houston at The Beacon Day Center. Because of his dedicated volunteerism, The Buckingham senior living community is recognizing George Clouette as the second recipient of The Buckingham 2011 Salute to Seniors Award. Cydney Cameron, community outreach coordinator for The Beacon, nominated Clouette for the honor.
“Mr. Clouette has…
Captain Treloar's Launches 'Rickshaw Challenge' Fundraiser for Treloar's Disable …
Treloar’s Disabled School and College hosts a new fundraising event with the ‘Rickshaw Challenge', which takes place on the evening of 22nd September 2011 at Leadenhall Market, London.
Captain Treloar’s made his debut appearance in London for the launch of Treloar’s brand new fundraising campaign – the superhero themed ‘Rickshaw Challenge’.
Navigating their way along one of three routes through the City, entrants must keep their eyes firmly on the prize;…
Tallgrass Creek Residents in Overland Park, KS, Knit 106 Squares from Leftiver Y …
OVERLAND PARK, KS (May 20, 2011) – Twelve Residents of Tallgrass Creek retirement community have knitted 106 squares from leftover yarn that will soon be fashioned into afghans for South African AIDS orphans. The residents also knitted 30 hats to keep these children warm.
The residents worked for the past two months to knit the 8-inch squares, which range from pale pastels and bright colors to earth tones. When the…
School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. Names Scott Schuler as Acting …
(Kings Park, NY) — School-Business Partnerships of Long Island, Inc. (SBPLI) has announced that Scott Schuler has been named Acting President of the organization and Ginette Greco as its Director.
Mr. Schuler, a Ronkonkoma resident, has been a member of SBPLI's Development Council since 2000. In 2006, he was named Volunteer of the Year. He also served as a mentor for the Hauppauge High School Robotics team from 2000-2008 and for…
Latin Builders Association® and The University of Miami College of Engineering A …
Miami, FL – The Latin Builders Association® (LBA), the largest Hispanic construction association in the United States, and The University of Miami College of Engineering Alumni Association (UM CoEAA), hosted “Miami Dade: Our Vision of the Future” on May 17, 2011 at the University of Miami Newman Alumni Center.
Attendees enjoyed an evening of networking and the opportunity to engage in a moderated panel discussion to learn more about the…
GAF successfully completes provision of services in Western Madagascar for the U …
Munich, May 19th, 2011
GAF AG, an internationally active geo-information technology and consulting company, announces that it has successfully completed the provision of services in Western Madagascar for the UN-IFAD and ESA. For an area of about 14,000 km² in Madagascar, GAF has provided dedicated state of the art EO products which have been customised to meet the specific user requirements of the UN-IFAD in the best possible way.
International financial institutions…
STATE SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS HELPS EFFECT CHANGE FOR ALL
May 18, 2011 - It’s been years in the making, but Michigan is finally on the path to be truly business friendly. Thanks in no small part to the work of the more than 20,000 members of the Michigan Business and Professional Association and its sister organization, the Michigan Food and Beverage Association, the state got rid of the Single Business Tax, the Michigan Business Tax Surcharge and other encumbrances…
Buddha Purnima Celebration 2011 at Bangalore
Thubten Lekshey Ling Nyingma Buddhist Centre is conducting a half-day program at their premises near MG Road to commemorate the birth, awakening and final passing away of Gautama Buddha on the 17th of May. Buddha Purnima falls on the full moon day of the month of May. Three of the most important events in the life of Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, his birth (Buddha Jayanti), his awakening into Buddhahood, and his…
Save-A-Pet Presents 12th Annual Hounds on the Sound 3K Walk and Dog Adoption Eve …
(Port Jefferson Station, NY) — Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center, Inc. presents the 12th annual Hounds on the Sound 3K Walk and Dog Adoption Event, which will take place June 12 at Memorial Park (off Route 25A) in downtown Port Jefferson from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The day will be filled with live music courtesy of Act1Entertainment.net, food, vendors, contests, raffles and prizes. In addition, there will be animals…
Inspiring Confidence Through Speech and Acting
Milly was brought up in Bangladesh and Jamaica and has travelled to over 35 countries. A professional actress and singer whose career thrived from attending Europe's top drama schools. Still a professional actor, singer and artistic director, She also does coaching and runs private lessons for children and adults to find an inner voice, gain more confidence or who simply need more life skills to use within their work environment…
Commercial Property Specialists Stuart Neils & Co Launch First Website
After 38 years of practising solely within the offline environment, Stuart Neils & Co a high-end commercial property company, with a client list of such names as, Chanel and Visa, have embraced the marketable properties of the World Wide Web by developing their first Website (www.stuartneils.com).
The company was formed in 1973 as a consultancy practice specialising in giving advice to tenants of commercial property. They solely act for…
New from Gower: A Short Guide to Equality Risk
Using appropriate case studies and drawing on a growing body of international experience, Tony Morden analyses components of an Equality, Diversity, and Discrimination (EDD) Agenda: equality, diversity, opportunity, and discrimination; and examines issues and dilemmas associated with such an agenda.
Written from a scholarly perspective, but in a practitioner-oriented and reader-friendly manner, A Short Guide to Equality Risk provides a credible, strategic, and implementation-based overview of what is becoming a…
TimeLink® to Exhibit at the 29th Annual APA Congress Booth 619
Purchase, N.Y. -May 9, 2011—TimeLink®, a leading Enterprise Workforce Management company today announced that it will exhibit at the 29th Annual APA Congress at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
This premier payroll event of the year will be held from May 24-27, 2011. Booth 619 is set to receive an excellent response as TimeLink will exhibit its proven capabilities as a leader in developing enterprise…
CSPA Selects Plano, Texas Student As 2011 Murray Glauberman Scholarship Award Re …
In a continuation of its commitment to assist high school scholars reach their academic pursuits, the Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) selected student Rennie Song from Plano, Texas, as the 23rd recipient of the Murray Glauberman Memorial Scholarship Award. Since the scholarship program began in 1988, CSPA has awarded a total of $180,000 to be used toward the pursuit of a college degree and selected 23 students nationwide to receive…
ORIGINAL ‘GENERAL LEE’ 1969 DODGE CHARGER AUCTION TO BENEFIT JALEN ROSE LEADERSH …
DETROIT – (May 11, 2011) – Beginning May 22, 2011, one of the world’s last surviving 1969 Dodge Chargers from “The Dukes of Hazzard” TV show will be auctioned on eBay Motors with proceeds to benefit the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA) in Detroit.
Donated from ESPN/ABC studio analyst and 13-year NBA veteran Jalen Rose’s private collection, the vehicle was one of the last four vehicles remaining from the set…
The Forum Launches New Branding
Naperville, IL – May 10, 2011 – The business thought leadership organization, The Forum, has launched new branding, a revised mission statement and refreshed website – all designed to strengthen leaders’ focus on the role of employees in the success of their business. Formerly called the Forum for People Performance Management and Measurement, the new branding encapsulates the mission of the organization in six words: The Forum: Business Results Through…
Free Phone App Locates Strawberry Farms across North Carolina
The North Carolina Strawberry Association today announced the release of the free NCSA Farm Locator app, designed to help iPhone users find strawberry farms across the state where they can pick-their-own or buy fresh picked berries. The free app is available for download from iTunes. Users of other web-enabled mobile devices can find North Carolina strawberry farms by utilizing a website with the same features.
"This new free app provides…
Tallgrass Creek Retirement Community's Resident "Grandfriends" Will Have a Picni …
OVERLAND PARK, KS (May 11, 2011) – Fifteen Tallgrass Creek retirement community resident “Grandfriends” will offer stories, encouragement and hugs to Blue River Elementary School students when they have a picnic on Monday, May 16, with the students. The residents will travel to the school as part of a year-round Grandfriends Program in which they and second and third graders share learning experiences and work together on various community…
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Announces New Members At 'Authors Speaking', Designe …
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, nationally recognized author and positive psychologist announced today a sampling of new members on 'Authors Speaking', a social site dedicated to bringing authors and readers together.
'Authors Speaking' allows authors to make virtual visits to classrooms, libraries, bookclubs and bookstores through Skype and other forms of technology. Authors Speaking gives authors and publishers the opportunity to upload photos, bios, book covers, video and book trailers. The site…
The Rollstone Foundation Hosts the Fourth Annual Save More Gala on June 1
RONKONKOMA, NY – The Rollstone Foundation is presenting its Fourth Annual Save More Gala. The event will take place on June 1 at the Timber Point Country Club, 398 Great River Road in Great River. Cocktail hour begins at 6:30 p.m., with a sit-down dinner to follow.
Tickets are $150 each, with proceeds going to benefit the organization's mission to aid in the adoption of special-needs children worldwide, with a special…
DiCicco Gulman & Company Announces “Summer of Service” To Benefit Area Nonprofit …
DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP (DGC) of WOburn, Mass., today announced that it will offer hundreds of hours of free assistance to area nonprofit organizations through its third annual “Summer of Service” program, which will begin on Monday, May 16, 2011.
The CPA and business consulting firm, which has specialized expertise in the nonprofit industry, last year donated more than 300 hours to 10 non-profit organizations in the Greater Boston area.…
Fox Run Retirement Community Quilters and Children from City Mission in Detroit …
NOVI, MI (May 10, 2011) – Forty-five children from City Mission in Detroit will come to Fox Run retirement community in Novi on Tuesday, May 24, from 1 - 2 p.m., where they and residents will work together on a quilting project to make a banner that will hang on the mission’s wall.
Fox Run residents travel regularly to City Mission to tutor the children. The upcoming quilting project…
Voices.com Will Host Voice Over Demonstration Booth at SLOME 2011
Voices.com will be setting up an interactive display booth at the Skills London Oxford Middlesex Elgin (SLOME) event for London, ON area students.
SLOME is presented by the Elgin Middlesex Oxford Workforce Planning and Development Board on Monday May 11 from 8:00am - 3:30pm at the Western Fairgrounds, Agriplex Building.
Visitors to the Voices.com booth will have the opportunity to test-drive what it’s like to be a voice actor by participating in…
Against Cruelty Releases Aid Against Animal Abandonment
Animal abandonment is illegal, and absolutely preventable, and yet on the rise.
Against Cruelty is working to prevent animal homelessness before shelters and foster homes become overwhelmed. It is important that people know their options before the decision they make could devastate the lives of any living creature.
We welcome an animal companion into our home and lives to love them and care for them. Don’t push them out when…
Bankers Conseco Life Insurance Company Presents 9th Annual Forget Me Not Days Fu …
Ronkonkoma, NY — Alzheimer’s Association Long Island has announced that Bankers Conseco Life Insurance Company is hosting its Ninth Annual Forget Me Not Days fundraiser, which will be taking place May 13-14. Employees from Bankers Conseco’s Islandia branch will be wearing distinctive green aprons and collecting donations for Alzheimer’s Association Long Island at three separate locations:
● Ace Hardware, 3606 Veterans Highway, Bohemia (May 13-14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.)
● Waldbaum’s, 4054 Nesconset…
Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche to expound on Nagarjuna's Letter to a King
Thubten Lekshey Ling Nyingma Buddhist Centre, Bangalore (lekshey.org) announced today their plans to conduct a full-day spiritual workshop on "Meaningful Living - A Mahayana Approach" on the 15th of May. This will be based on suhrlekha (Letter to a Friend), a text by Acharya Nagarjuna, one of the founding masters of Mahayana Buddhism. Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche, a distinguished master of Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and one of the…
The Chicagoland Home Remodeling Expo at the Odeum
For Immediate Release
May 5, 2011
Press Contact: Allen Deutscher, BEPI
630-468-2237 or info@HomeShowEvent.com
The Chicagoland Home Remodeling Expo
Makes a New Home at the Odeum
Homeowners and Enthusiasts get big ideas!
Villa Park, IL; May 5, 2011 The Chicagoland Home Remodeling Expo is ready to take over the Odeum, the largest Expo Center in DuPage County, on May 21st-22nd. Homeowners have been suggesting this type of event come to the area to help with the…
Journey Of Hope With Rodney Mathers Is Proud To Announce An Interview With Les S …
Journey of Hope With Rodney Mathers is proud to announce an interview with Les Schmidt He spent many years in and out of jail and eventually was incarcerated for six years. Upon release, he decided to get his life together and has been very successful in the automotive industry.These days, Les Schmidt is doing what he can to share the path of his success with others - especially ex-offenders. He…
Two Riderwood Retirement Community Chefs in Silver Spring, MD, Are Designated 'C …
SILVER SPRING, MD (May 5, 2011) – Riderwood retirement community’s Executive Chef Victor Cirrincione and Chef Elliot Satin have successfully completed all the requirements to become designated Certified Executive Chefs by the American Culinary Federation. A Certified Executive Chef is one of the highest honors bestowed by the American Culinary Federation,. Just 15% of the nation’s chef’s have received this designation.
Established in 1929, the American Culinary Federation is the…
Tallgrass Creek Retirement Community Residents in Overland Park, KS, Now Sewing …
OVERLAND PARK, KS (May 4, 2011) – More than 50 dresses now being sewed by Tallgrass Creek residents will be shipped this month to Haiti to be worn by children in orphanages and by other children in need. The dresses will be shipped in partnership with Advent Lutheran Church.
The dresses are brightly colored cotton or cotton/polyester. Ten residents have been sewing them for the past month and have made about…
Management Expert Don Osvog Helps Workplace Stars Grow
Don Osvog, the founder of Managed Growth LLC has become an official member of the Board of Advisors with Workplace Stars. Osvog was brought to Workplace Stars by founder and fellow University of Nebraska alumni Bob Ebers after the company launched its retooled website in December of 2010. Don’s role is to create a scalable operation and expand revenue. Ebers has stated that “Don’s experience has been invaluable in helping…
Centrepoint Supports Expat Expo 2011 in Basel, Switzerland
Centrepoint, the community-focused volunteer organization for expatriates of all nationalities and Swiss living in the Basel region, is pleased to announce its participation at Expat-Expo Basel 2011.
Expat Expo is an annual event for the English-speaking residents of Switzerland, held in the major cities of Zürich, Geneva, Basel, Lucerne and Zug. Visitors are able to meet face-to-face with representatives of a range of organizations, businesses, museums, clubs, and service…
American Psychiatric Association Reviews the Science and International Recogniti …
Montreal, CA ( April 28, 2011) - The Canadian Symposium for Parental Alienation Syndrome, (CSPAS.ca), announced today their upcoming conference titled “Treatment Solutions for Alienated Children” which will be taking place on May 28th and May 29th at Dawson College in Montreal, Canada. Parental Alienation Disorder is defined as a mental condition in which a child - usually one whose parents are engaged in a high…
Madras institute of Hotel management and catering technology
The industry offers challenging and exciting careers and the number of students seeking to study Hotel Management India the traditional home for Hotel Management training is constantly increasing. The Madras Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (MIHMCT) is committed to offer quality training to those aspiring to be the future managers in the hotel industry.
The internship in hotels, restaurants and other suitable catering outlets, both in India & abroad…
GCU and Byzantine Eparchy of Passaic Announce Joint Event Focused on Families
BEAVER, PA - Greek Catholic Union (GCU) has announced this week a new event designed to support the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic. This new event, Byzantine Catholic Family Day-East at Knoebels Amusement Park in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, will be held Sunday, May 22, 2011. For more than 90 years, GCU has co-sponsored a day of “Fun and Fraternalism” at Kennywood Park for the family and friends of parishioners attending any…
Fox Run Retirement Community Residents in Michigan Now Working Seemingly Nonstop …
NOVI, MI (April 25, 2011) – Twelve Fox Run residents who are members of the retirement community’s woodshop are now working seemingly nonstop to build their campus’ float that will be a part of this year’s Novi Memorial Day Parade. They are driven by pride, purpose and – most of all – patriotism.
The Fox Run float will be a way to honor and thank the military service of veterans from…
The Brain Trust Announces New Division
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Atlanta, GA, April 21, 2011: The Brain Trust, announces its newest division, Brain Trust Executive Coaching for CEOs and senior executives.
One on one executive business coaching has become very popular today, as companies see this as a way to achieve the highest level of execution and performance from their key people.
“CEO Coaching and executive coaching is a natural extension of The Brain Trust as we have been working…
National Hearing Conservation Association Advocates Review of OSHA Interpretatio …
In support of its efforts in hearing loss prevention, the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) sent a letter to the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advocating the regulatory body to revisit the interpretation and application of noise controls in industrial workplaces.
In January 2011, OSHA withdrew its proposal to interpret guidelines emphasizing the use of engineering and administrative controls to mitigate occupational noise. In its original proposal, OSHA…
MICHIGAN FOOD AND BEVERAGE ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF BEVERAGE CATERING MEA …
April 20, 2011 - The Michigan Food and Beverage Association (MFBA), along with its sister association the Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA), commends the Michigan legislature and Governor Rick Snyder on the passage and signing of Senate Bill 5, a measure that creates a new liquor permit allowing the sale and delivery of beer, wine and spirits for off-premise consumption at private events.
“By…
Deutschland mit Japan
Benefiz-Konzert zur Unterstützung der Opfer der Naturkatastrophen in Japan am
1. Mai in Berlin
PROGRAMMVORSTELLUNG
Das Benefiz-Konzert „Deutschland mit Japan“ findet am 1. Mai von 15 bis mindestens 22 Uhr statt. Mit einem 7-stündigen Programm bietet das Konzert ein Genremix der Extraklasse: Bands aus den Stilrichtungen wie Ska, Hip Hop, Beatboxing, Deutscher Indiepop, Glamrock, Punkrock, Elektro, Balkanbeat und House rocken die C-Halle, ehemalige Columbiahalle. Außerdem wird über Liveschaltung direkt aus…
Award-Winning Novelist, Edwidge Danticat, to Receive Honorary Degree from Adelph …
GARDEN CITY, NY, April 2011—Award-winning novelist, Edwidge Danticat, will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree from Adelphi University at its 115th Commencement on Friday, May 20, 2011. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY.
Ms. Danticat was born in Haiti and moved to the United States when she was 12. She is the author of several books,…
MEDIA ADVISORY For April 20, 2011: Mary Ann Malack-Ragona Discusses Solutions fo …
Who: Mary Ann Malack-Ragona, Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, Alzheimer’s Association Long Island
U.S. Congressman Steve Israel
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Village Protestant Church at Silver Spring, MD, Retirement Community Has Worldwi …
SILVER SPRING, MD (April 20, 2011) – Members of the Village Protestant Church at Riderwood retirement community have donated nearly $300,000 for missions and outreach in the past four years, including more than $6,400 donated this month for earthquake/tsunami humanitarian relief in Japan. This financial contribution was forwarded to Samaritan’s Purse, headquartered in North Carolina, which has people already on the ground in Japan to render assistance.
Members of the…
Vet backs animal cruelty crackdown
Vet backs animal cruelty crackdown
As appalling acts of animal cruelty continue to make the headlines, a leading veterinarian has called for greater education and tougher penalties for offenders.
Dr Mark Perissinotto, head vet for VetshopAustralia.com.au, made the call following the recent case in Geelong, Victoria, where two kittens died and a third was left clinging to life after they were beaten and dumped on the side of the road in a…
CSPA Responds to Senator Lautenberg’s Introduction of “Safe Chemicals Act of 201 …
Senator Frank Lautenberg’s (D-NJ) introduction of the Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 seeks to amend the nation’s chemical regulatory law, Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA), which directs the U.S. Environmental Protection (EPA) to review and assess chemicals in commerce.
“We agree with Senator Lautenberg that Congress should take action to modernize TSCA, and we appreciate the Senator’s continued leadership and efforts to keep this issue a top priority,”…
