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Network Marketing Magazine Breaks The Language Barrier For Industry Leaders

Boca Raton, FL, May 15, 2007 – Since October 2005, The Network Marketing Magazine, originally co-founded by George Madiou and John Milton Fogg, has provided training material and articles for hungry Network Marketers through a completely digital, online magazine format. Already published in English and French, this month the Magazine officially announced a Spanish Edition which will provide a powerful tool for Network Marketers who have organizations that include French-

Pasadena Foster Care Charity Hosts Annual Children's Banquet: Youth Volunteers a …

On May 3, Hillsides hosted its fifth annual Children Stand for Children Banquet, a celebration of excellence in youth leadership and community service. This youth advocacy program is sponsored by Hillsides, a Pasadena charity that creates safe places for children in foster care and prevents the cycle of abuse for children at risk and their families. Featuring a “Planting Seeds” theme, signifying the seeds of kindness and change the

ACG Chicago Receives Outstanding Chapter Programming Award

CHICAGO, May 14, 2007 — The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), the leading authority on corporate growth, corporate development, and mergers and acquisitions, awarded ACG Chicago with its Outstanding Chapter Programming Award for the 2006-2007 program year at the ACG InterGrowth conference in Phoenix last week. ACG Chicago’s successes may be attributed to dedicated volunteer committee members and officers who represent well-known local, national and international organizations in the corporate growth

Volunteers Honored for Helping Kids in Foster Care

(PASADENA, CA)--Volunteers are a special group of individuals willing to lend a hand to change the life of a child in foster care. A Pasadena children’s charity, Hillsides honored dedicated volunteers with Special Recognition Awards at its awards ceremony. Receiving an award was Encino resident Jean Smart, Emmy Award-winning stage and screen actor, for bringing smiles and love to Hillsides youngsters. Smart, who can be seen on the

Mother/Daughter Charity Organization Receives Community Award

(PASADENA, CA)—During Hillsides Angel Awards Ceremony, National Charity League-Pasadena Chapter (NCL) received the Hillsides Community Angel Award for its ongoing community support and creating safe places for many vulnerable populations. As a philanthropic organization that fosters mother-daughter relationships committed to community service, leadership development, and cultural experiences, NCL Pasadena has left a mark on Hillsides and many other nonprofit organizations. Filling the community needs, NCL Pasadena has touched

Gay Tourism gets a boost in Europe

The boom in gay travel has encouraged the body responsible for promoting gay tourism worldwide to expand its European activities. The International Gay and Lesbian Tourism Association (IGLTA) has just appointed its first full-time European Sales and Marketing Manager. Carlos Kytka will be responsible for ensuring that the gay travel trade is widely recognised as a major sector of the tourism industry. He will work with bodies such as

Handmaids of the Lord Canada Village provides an example of GK’s great strides

GK profiles the HOLD Canada Village in Barangay Pasong Tamo, Quezon City Toronto, ON – April 23, 2007 – Gawad Kalinga (GK) gives care to the poor in the Philippines through the generous efforts and sponsorship by ministries like the Handmaids of the Lord (HOLD). HOLD Canada, which is a family ministry of Couples for Christ (CFC), endeavors to provide a supportive environment for women – specifically those who are

Rotaract Club of BITS Pilani Takes Off

There is too much negativity in the media about young people after the recent Virginia Tech shootout but that is not the end. Rotaract (the word taken from a combination of Rotary and action) is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. The purpose of Rotaract is to provide an opportunity for individuals to enhance their knowledge and skills in order to assist in their

Nomadic Display DesignLine Modular System Wins Two Awards

Springfield, VA— Nomadic Display, a world leader in portable and modular display solutions, was recently recognized with two design awards. An exhibit for Joan Rivers Worldwide Enterprises was selected Winner, Best 10’x 20’ exhibit in the Portable/Modular Awards sponsored by Event Design magazine. And Nomadic Display’s own exhibit was named Best Stand at International Confex in London. Both exhibits were created from Nomadic Display’s DesignLine system of modular components. The Joan

Dozens of Articles Covering VOICE 2007 on the VOX Daily Blog

Toronto, Canada, April 16 – Although voice actors generally are not in the glare of the limelight or have paparazzi at their heels, voice actors from Hollywood and around the globe were treated to a very different form of media attention: up close and personal interactive media coverage that highlighted the various lectures, events, and movers and shakers of the voice acting world – courtesy of the leading voice marketplace,

TIAS.com today announced the launch of their new on-line directory of collector …

Garden City, New York – April 11, 2007 – TIAS.com (tias.com) the Web's largest on-line antiques and collectibles mall today officially launched their new Web directory of collector's clubs. The new service lists nearly 2000 clubs for collectors of antiques and collectibles. From the A.C. Gilbert Heritage Society in New Haven Connecticut to the Zeppelin Collectors Club of Elgin Illinois, the new TIAS club directory will help just about any

LONMARK Announces Sessions 2007

Free Educational Seminar Program to visit 59 cities around the world April 04, 2007 – LONMARK International (LMI), the industry trade and interoperability association for the controls industry, announced today the LONMARK Sessions 2007 Global Educational Seminar Program. Capitalizing on the success of the 2005 Building Open Systems tour which received over 4,000 registrants, the LONMARk Sessions 2007 Tour will visit 59 cities across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

SECURITY WITHOUT BARRIERS TO TRADE: BIFA AND HMRC TO HOLD JOINT CONFERENCE

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have announced details of their forthcoming Security Without Barriers to Trade conference. To be held at the Institute of Directors in central London on Thursday 21st June 2007, the conference will launch the UK’s official response to the European Commission initiative arising from the amendment to the Community Customs Code last autumn. It will provide delegates with the

Man Up Now Interviews Star of Film Sensation "The Secret", Launches Interview Se …

On April 5th, Man Up Now will launch the Masterminds Interview Series, releasing their first interview, an in-depth conversation with Joe Vitale, star of the film The Secret, author of The Attractor Factor, and a recent guest on Larry King Live. This interview and an annual subscription to the Masterminds Interview Series will be available for purchase through the company\'s website. Man Up Now specializes in men’s personal and professional

Then and Now: Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the "Brundtland Report"

The WBCSD today issued its 2006 Annual Review, an overview of its activities, their benefits and their connection to the \"Brundtland Report\", which first defined the concept of sustainable development, 20 years on. Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland founded the World Commission on Environment and Development in 1983. In 1987, it produced its groundbreaking report, Our Common Future, often simply called \"The Brundtland Report\". The report defined sustainable development as forms

FREIGHT FORWARDERS RESPOND TO BUDGET

Whilst welcoming new measures to enforce the regulations on foreign operators, announced in yesterday’s budget, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is concerned that the rise in fuel tax will further impede the ability of UK freight forwarders to contend with their European competitors. Yesterday, the Chancellor announced that fuel duty is set to rise by 2p a litre this year - deferred until October - then up 2p next year

RIGHTs, not REITs! - Right to Housing instead of Right to Profit

At Friday, March 23, the German Bundestag in Berlin will finally decide on the permission of the disputed tax-exempt real estate companies, REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts). At this occasion HABITAT COALITION INTERNATIONAL(HIC) – a worldwide coalition for the right to housing - and TENANT FORUM RUHR – a coalition of tenants associations in the Ruhr Metropolitan Area - call for a stop of neo-liberal promotion of financial speculation in

Man Up Now Examines "The Secret", Offers Clarification

At a recent Meet the Founders event in Pasadena, one participant offered the following opinion of Man Up Now, \"These guys are better than the Secret.\" Man Up Now Co-founder Ed Manfre was quick to chime in and set the record straight, \"I wouldn\'t say we\'re better than the secret. We actually have alot in common with The Secret, and we derive lots of our philosophies from the teachings of

Nigerian Anti-Gay Bill Could Lead To a Gay Genocide

An anti-gay bill pending in the legislature of Nigeria could result in that country running afoul of international treaties which outlaw genocide, according to a statement issued Wednesday by the Gay Homeland Foundation. Nigerian politicians and high officials of the Anglican Church in Nigeria pushing for the anti-gay Bill in their country might themselves become subject to international prosecution. The UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of

Man Up Now to Interview Experts from Film Sensation "The Secret"

As part of their new Masterminds Interview Series, the founders of Man Up Now are interviewing Dr. John Demartini, an internationally renowned chiropractor and philosopher who was featured in film sensation The Secret. The Secret, which was released in March of 2006, has gained a massive following and was recently featured on Larry King Live and Oprah. The Masterminds Interview Series will be available through the company’s website, www.Man-Up-Now.com,

Models, Actors, Talent - Oh my!

Berlin, March 9 -- Scouts on the prowl for models, actors, child actors and other talent, now have free, access to a rapidly increasing international portal of fabulous faces. International Models Journal (IMJ-Online) site for talent and modelling http://www.imj-online.com, is a global networking medium between models, actors, scouts, casting directors, agents and industry professionals alike (referred to bookers on IMJ-Online). Originally launched in 1999, IMJ-Online publishes vital news, information,

Latin/African American Chaplains Association Appeals to 2008 Presidential Candid …

New York – March 7, 2007 – Today the Latin/African American Chaplains Association (LACA) appealed to 2008 Presidential Candidate, and Humanitarian, Daniel Imperato, in order to save their organization from pending foreclosure of its corporate headquarters in New York City. LACA is appealing to 6,500 people worldwide to donate $10 each to stop the foreclosure of its corporate headquarters in the South Bronx. The organization needs $65,000 to stop the

Community Activist Denounces Clarksville, TN Mayors Snub of NAACP President

Terry McMoore, Director of the Urban Resource Center, publicly denounced the snubbing of NAACP President Jimmie M. Garland, Sr. and its organization by Clarksville Mayor, Johnny E. Piper. During all my years of service to the community of Clarksville - Montgomery County, as both a former State NAACP Official and Political Action Chairman, I refuse to stand by idly while people of color are treated unfairly, our city mayor continues

Baylor University Kappa Delta Sorority Spreads Love to Stop Violence

The Kappa Delta sorority has been an active supporter of Prevent Child Abuse America since 1981, raising money annually through their Shamrock Project fund raiser to support programs that save children from violence. To date, the sorority has raised more than $1.7 million for the organization. This year, the Kappa Delta’s chose to raise funds in partnership with Raleigh, NC-based care package company ShowYaCare.com (http://www.showyacare.com). In contradiction

The Car Party the fastest growing political party in the UK supports the motoris …

The Car Party has been interviewed at length on the Road Pricing and Road Charging Policies put forward by all othe political parties in the UK. The Car Party will appear on the Tonight with Trevor McDonald Programme, on the 16th February 2007 at 8PM. The Car Party hope to attract 10000 new members over the coming month. Road Pricing will affect every member of society, non-drivers will still pay

REBBETZIN ESTHER JUNGREIS TO SPEAK IN PASSAIC, NEW JERSEY

On Wednesday February 14, 2007 at 7:30PM Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis will speak about her newly released book, "Life Is A Test" at "Ahavas Israel", 181 Van Houten Avenue in Passaic, New Jersey For men and women - separate seating Cost: $10 in advance $15 at the door R.S.V.P. and for more information call 212-496-1660 Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis was born in Hungary. She came to the United States after surviving the Nazi’s

YTKO gets national award for women's enterprise support

CAMBRIDGE, UK - Friday 9 February, 2007 - YTKO’s commitment to women’s enterprise has been recognised with a Prowess Flagship Award for Best Practice in Women's Enterprise Support. The Award was presented at the annual Prowess Conference in Brighton this week. Prowess says YTKO is the only commercial business awarded Flagship status across all public and private sector services, including the Norfolk Network and the Bioscience Yorkshire Enterprise Fellowship (BYEF). Head of Prowess,

Social Networking for Project Managers

The Project Management Learning Center (PMLC) is a Project Management oriented site that is poised to become the Internets fastest growing PM membership site. Through our global membership, the PMLC will become a leading site for Project Management Knowledge, Jobs, Discussion, Articles, Industry Sites and Social Network and much much more... Our vision is to advance global Project Management prosperity by fostering innovation, enabling members' careers and promoting community worldwide.

Virtual Assistant Association Hosts Pat Lynch of WomensRadio for February 15 Tel …

Every business owner knows public relations is necessary to promote their business. Yet, public relations wasn't exactly anyone's major in college, so to speak. Besides, most are busy just handling the details of their business. And then there are those snooty people in the media who make them feel like a pebble on the beach. Many business owners aren't even sure what to do first or how much time and money

Wild Women Entrepreneurs Hosts Marketing Mastermind Teleconference

BOSTON (February 5, 2007) — Ever want to enhance your business’ chances for growth and success, but were not sure how? Wild Women Entrepreneurs (Wild WE) will host a teleconference, as part of its Mastermind series, featuring Ja-Nae Duane, Wild WE founder and president. It will teach participants about new and creative marketing techniques that will guide them on the path to a prosperous business. “Having the ability to market yourself

To Oppose Iran Nukes, Americans Urged to Honk

All Americans are encouraged to honk their cars’ horn at the same time for two minutes on March 22 to show opposition to Iran’s nuclear weapons program. DALLAS, Texas – January 21, 2007 – To show opposition to Iran’s nuclear weapons program, Americans are urged to honk their cars’ horn from 9:00 – 9:02 PM (EST) on March 22, 2007 This nationally synchronized “honking event” is called Honk Across America™. By

El club Gardenia anuncia el lanzamiento de clubgardenia.com

El club Gardenia anuncia el lanzamiento de clubgardenia.com, una comunidad exclusiva para mujeres con mensajes privados, tableros de mensajes/foros, búsqueda mundial de miembros y exclusivo acceso a los eventos del Club Gardenia. El club Gardenia es la única página web de su clase, con su misión de construir la comunidad mundial más grande en el mundo exclusivamente para mujeres. Después de un ano de diseno y preparacion, el club Gardenia lanzó

BIFA REPORTS SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR TRAINING SERVICES WITH 23% INCREASE IN DELEGATE …

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is celebrating a highly successful 2006 for its Training Services division, following a marked increase in delegate numbers, compared to 2005. The total number of delegates attending BIFA courses up and down the country in 2006 was 1,867, a 23% rise on the previous year. Mandatory training areas, including aviation security and dangerous goods, account for two-thirds of all delegates, whilst customs and freight

Job-Hunt.org Names JobCentral.com Best General Job Site of 2006

Indianapolis, IN— January 10, 2007—Job-Hunt.org (www.job-hunt.org), a leading Internet site providing the most comprehensive listing of useful Internet-accessible job-search resources and services on the Web, has named JobCentral National Labor Exchange (www.jobcentral.com) as the Best General Job Site of the year for 2006. A service of DirectEmployers Association, a nonprofit consortium of leading U.S. corporations, JobCentral.com is the Internet's only cooperative, employer-owned search engine dedicated exclusively to employment.

REBBETZIN ESTHER JUNGREIS ON SOUTH FLORIDA SPEAKING TOUR

On January 22, 2007 at 7:30 pm Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis will be speaking about her new book, \"Life Is A Test - How To Meet Life\'s Challenges Successfully (Artscroll Publications) at Florida International University in room 243 of the Graham Student Center on FIU\'s University Park Campus, 11200 SW 8th Street in West Dade. For more information contact: Rabbi Freiberg, Associate Director, Collegiate Learning Exchange. Cell Number is 786-444-0480. On

CyberPlat® Has Become a Member of World GSM Association

The event has proved to be a well-deserved acknowledgement of the Company’s contribution to the development of the Russian cellular communication market, as well as of the supreme service quality. The accession of CyberPlat® to the GSM Association, as an associate member, took place at the Association’s annual Congress in Singapore in October 2006. The CYBERPLAT.COM Company is one of the most active participants in the modern mobile telecommunications market of

Vision Health International Brings Sight Restoration To Those In Need

Programs Range Throughout Latin America Bringing Sight To Those Who Were Once Visually Impaired Vice President Martin Returns From Guatemala Chicago, IL/December 1, 2006 – Vision Health International, a United States-based non-profit dedicated to providing vision care and sight restoration to Latin America, announces that it has provided 16,059 eyes exams in Latin America, given out 14, 881 pairs of eye glasses, and performed 3,787 eye-sight restoration surgeries. Robert Martin, Vice

REBBETZIN ESTHER JUNGREIS RELEASES NEW BOOK

LIFE IS A TEST - How To Meet Life\'s Challenges Successfully BY: REBBETZIN ESTHER JUNGREIS BOOK REVIEW BY: FERN SIDMAN Prozac, Zoloft, Wellbutrin, move over. Your days are numbered. The pharmaceutical industry will lose billions in revenue after readers get their hands on this book. Simply put, Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis\' new book, \"Life Is a Test - How To Meet Life\'s Challenges Successfully,\" (Mesorah Publications) is the spiritual equivalent to the myriad of anti-depressants

World's First Organization Dedicated to Promoting Western Culture Begins

Dallas, TX-—Western Culture Global, the world's first and only organization explicitly dedicated to promoting Western culture, begins operations. Western Culture Global's mission is to spread the ideals and values of Western culture throughout the world. In areas of the world where Western culture is currently scorned, it seeks to make it admired and pursued. Where Western culture is already significantly embraced, it seeks to strengthen this embrace. Western Culture Global's

ORANGE COUNTY DEAF ADVOCACY CENTER TO SELL ENTERTAINMENT® COUPON BOOKS FOR FUNDR …

Irvine (October, 25th 2006)—The Orange County Deaf Advocacy Center is selling the popular Entertainment® savings book to raise funds in support of its cause. The fundraising campaign will kick off 11/01/06 and continue through 12/15/06. Each Entertainment® book contains $1,000s in 2-for-1 and up-to-50%-off discount offers from local and national restaurants, hotels and resorts, entertainment venues, local retailers, and much more. More than 8 million books are sold annually, with a

Online shoppers generate donations to help fund research for Multiple Sclerosis …

A new website, www.shop2curems.org was launched on October 2, 2006 with the mission of raising money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society while increasing public awareness of the debilitating disease. \"The website supports this mission by providing online shoppers the ability to generate donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society through their every day online purchases without costing them a penny,\" explains Founder Robert Watson. \"In fact, shoppers save money

ultimate solution for waterproofing concrete

A cure for cancer in Concrete Now for the first time there is a process that 100% fills all the pores in existing concrete. Not only are the pores filled but with like material. Our principle refers to this process as Electro-Phoresis (EP) Technology. This process keeps the moisture out of concrete and encapsulates any rebar protecting it from corrosion. In addition to preventing corrosion the process strengthens the concrete. Since

BEAM Initiative Officially Launches in Time for the School Year

Organization re-brands its initiative providing projectors and multimedia tools to students and schools Boulder, CO (OpenPR.com) September 27, 2006 -- BEAM Initiative has successfully re-branded itself just in time for the fall semester. Formally known as Blazing Arrow, Inc., the company principals decided to undergo a total company makeover, re-thinking its brand and undertaking a new logo design with Logobee.com. BEAM Initiative is designed to provide teachers the use of multimedia

Contemporary Art & Literature for a Socialised Internet

Dispatx (www.dispatx.com) provides the tools of a socialised internet for the development, organisation and presentation of contemporary art and literature. Over the last month Dispatx has received more than one hundred posts relating to the theme of Improvised Maps. The site functions as a rigorous concept-space for the exploration of ideas based on specific themes, and provides a window on the progress of selected projects and the methods of individual artists.

24-Hour Stair Climbing Marathon? Local Non-Profit Steps Up to Fight Cancer

Montreal, QC September 7th, 2006 -- Step Up for the Cure is a Montreal-based non-profit that will hold its second annual stair climbing marathon next weekend in an effort to raise funds for the Cancer Research Society. The event will take place at Molson Stadium, September 9th and 10th, 2006. While the stadium is normally host to University of McGill football games, its bleachers will become the center of attention,

IwebRadio.com is proud to announce that international country music journalist C …

Christian Lamitschka was born in 1970 and raised in Bad Vilbel, a small town close to Frankfurt am Main in Germany. His break as a country music journalist came in 1995 writing for Country Circle magazine in Germany. Since that time he has written for several national and international print magazines as well as for several internet magazines including Country Stars Online. He built his name and reputation step

Manches third annual life sciences seminar will be held on Thursday 21 September …

Manches’ third annual Life Sciences Seminar will focus on competition and pricing issues faced by healthcare companies with products on the market with feature speakers from Bayer UK PLC and Manches LLP Oxford, UK – Manches LLP – a leading law firm in London and the Thames Valley announces an upcoming seminar based on competition and pricing issues faced by healthcare companies with products on the market. Manches third annual

MommyClub™ Expands to form a ONE-STOP-SHOP for Calgary Moms

MommyClub™ teams up with top Calgary businesses to offer Moms almost everything they would like to experience for themselves and for their families, usually at discounted rates! MommyClub™, an organization that brings top-notch Calgary family friendly business together to offer events, programs and discounts for both Mom and her family, has expanded to become the one-stop-shop for Calgary Moms. MommyClub™ presents a brilliant portal for Moms to connect, experience, play and save

Free Premium Membership with successBC. Press representatives can now register f …

In the context of the Charity Gala Dinner on Oct 3rd with our Guest of Honor Mikhail Gorbachev, we are happy to announce that press representatives (TV, print, digital media) have the possibility to sign up for a full one-year successBC Premium Membership (www.successBC.com) for free. Within the member area, you have access to additional information on the event, the participants etc. If you are interested in attending the Charity Gala Dinner,

successBC and the Evolutiner Club are supporting the DKMS - German Bone Marrow D …

Edinburgh, 20th of June 2006 successBC and the Evolutiner Club are supporting from now the DKMS - German Bone Marrow Donor Center with 10 EURO of the yearly membership fees from each member of successBC and the Evolutiner Club . With this project, successBC and the Evolutiner Club are following one of their major goals and aims to support Charity Projects arround the world.. DKMS - German Bone Marrow Donor Center There's

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