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Three Doctors Join Central Veterinary Associates’ Staff
VALLEY STREAM, NY — Central Veterinary Associates has announced that Dr. Colleen Clark, Dr. Jenna Heusi, and Dr. Virginia Jurgens have joined the hospital as its Associate Doctors. As part of a group of 16 doctors and more than 100 support staff members, they will be responsible for providing emergency and critical care for animals at Central Veterinary Associates’ facility in Valley Stream, which operates 24 hours a day, 365…
UNFCCC & RIO+20 | Appeal to the World’s Religions to support Climate Protection …
Open letter of the Climate Protection Alliance:
The Global Alliance of Civil Climate Custodians | GACCC
THE WORLD DEMANDS | Your Climate Change Short Movie
APPEAL TO THE WORLD’S RELIGIONS TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE PROTECTION AND A SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT WORLDWIDE:
The belief in science and technology has reached its limit. Mankind is facing a global threat, as well as the animal and plant life are increasingly at risk.The rising…
PlaNet Finance and the European Microfinance Platform publish Workshop Report on …
PlaNet Finance, in cooperation with the European Microfinance Platform (e-MFP) has now published its latest Workshop Report on the topic of rural microfinance and savings. The report summarizes the results of the 6th “University Meets Microfinance” Workshop organized by the e-MFP Action group “University Meets Microfinance” in the fringe of the “Second European Research conference on Microfinance” from June 17th – June 18th at the University of Groningen. The 2nd…
RAFI holds Moonwalk to advocate breast cancer awareness
In observance of Breast Awareness Month in October, the Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Center (EJACC) of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) held the 8th annual “Moonwalk: A Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness” last Oct. 18.
The Moonwalk assembled nearly 3,000 people on the lot beside Pag-Ibig Fund Tower in Cebu Business Park at 5 p.m.
At 5:30 p.m., the “Moonwalkers” walked to The Walk in Asiatown I.T. Park, passing by…
First Nations Development Institute receives $200,000 to Support Native American …
LONGMONT, Colorado (October 21, 2011) – First Nations Development Institute announced the launch of a new initiative titled, “Building Native American Family Economic Security,” a project to support economic independence in Native American communities in the Pacific Northwest. Supported by a $200,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the initiative will build the capacity of Native American Community Development Financial Institutions that currently provide Volunteer Income Tax Credit…
Amity Education Services attends WEBA conference as part of a new education driv …
Many education agencies advertise with the same statement that their services are simply the best. This means that students have to filter through a long list of agents to locate one that is trustworthy and can deliver results as promised.
To ensure the accuracy of information exchange and to increase the variety of course selections for students, Amity Education Services strives to maintain the highest quality of service by…
Career Step Recognized Among Fastest Growing Utah Companies for 11th Consecutive …
October 24, 2011
PROVO, Utah — Career Step, a leading online vocational school, has been ranked among the top 100 fastest growing companies in the state of Utah as recognized by the MountainWest Capital Network for the 11th consecutive year. Career Step holds the distinction of being the longest standing company on the list, which ranks the 100 fastest growing companies based on percentage of revenue growth in the previous five…
Tropical Smoothie Café Holds Breast Cancer Awareness Night
(Bay Shore, New York) — In support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the month of October, Tropical Smoothie Café in East Northport is hosting “Tropical Smoothie Breast Cancer Awareness Night” on October 27 from 6-9 p.m. to benefit Breast Cancer Help, Inc. The eatery is located at 532 Larkfield Road.
During that time, 20% of all sales proceeds will go to Breast Cancer Help, Inc., the Long Island…
Total Education Solutions Announces Website Redesign
Site Offers Enhanced Content and a Comprehensive Overview of Services to Better Serve Clients
South Pasadena, CA, October 19, 2011—Total Education Solutions (TES), a leading provider of special education and therapeutic services for children and adults with exceptional needs, has announced that it will unveil its redesigned website on November 1, 2011. The site, found at www.tesidea.com, will have a new design that provides easier navigation, more in-depth information about…
Masterpak to Exhibit Agricultural, Horticultural, & Industrial Films at ‘Le Liba …
(Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon) 20 October 2011 – Masterpak, Lebanon-based polyethylene (PE) film manufacturer, will exhibit agricultural, horticultural and industrial plastic films at Stand # C1 during ‘Le Liban en France’ exhibition. The French-Lebanese exhibition will be held from 28 – 30 October 2011 at Le Palais des Congrès in Paris, France.
‘Le Liban en France’ Attendees can Meet with Masterpak Representatives
Visitors of Masterpak’s Stand # C1 at ‘Le Liban en…
MEDIA ADVISORY 10/22 Gershow Recycling Donates 32 Vehicles to "Gone in 6 Hours"
Who: Gershow Recycling
North Merrick Fire Department
Genesis Rescue Systems
Teams of students
What: …
Michigan Business and Professional Association Partners with National Equipment …
October 19, 2011—Warren, Mich.— The Michigan Business & Professional Association (MBPA) has announced a new member benefit from National Equipment Leasing Corporation. The company, founded in 1988, provides equipment leasing and financing for almost any kind of business equipment, new or used, and has numerous equipment lease programs for all business types, including nonprofits and municipalities.
MBPA members will be offered the opportunity to determine the equipment and the supplier…
Not for Profit, AblePlay, Helps Parents Find Special Needs Bikes
Learning to ride a bike is a memorable part of childhood, but according to a new study it’s an experience that most children with special needs don’t get to take part in.
According to a study at the University of Michigan, “Less than 20 percent of kids with autism—and just 10 percent of those with Down’s Syndrome—learn to ride a bike.”
Part of the reason for this is that most children’s bicycles…
Phillips Graduate Institute Celebrates 40 Years of Academic Excellence at Its Ne …
Los Angeles, CA, October 17, 2011—Phillips Graduate Institute, a nonprofit educational, counseling, consulting, training and research center that focuses on master’s and doctoral degrees, celebrates its 40th year of academic excellence on Sunday, October 23 at its new location in Chatsworth, California.
“I’m very excited to celebrate our 40th academic year at our brand new campus,” said Phillips Graduate Institute President, Yolanda J. Gorman M.B.A., Ph.D. “After four decades of…
Louis Murad Raises Record Funds for Cancer Research at Annual Cattle Baron’s Bal …
(Dallas, Texas) October 17, 2011 – Last year, local certified auctioneer Louis Murad raised more than $700,000 for cancer research at the annual Cattle Baron’s Ball live auction. This year, he raised 500, 600, 700—can I hear 770—yes! Seven hundred and seventy thousand dollars, sold and donated to the American Cancer Society.
The Cattle Baron’s ball is the world’s largest single-night fundraiser for cancer research through the American Cancer Society. The…
Sunrise Senior Living Bowls for a Cause to Benefit Alzheimer’s Association Long …
Sunrise Senior Living in West Babylon is spearheading a bowling event for the rest of the Sunrise communities that will take place November 3 at 300 Long Island, 895 Walt Whitman Road in Melville, from 1-3 p.m. The event will raise money for Alzheimer’s Association Long Island.
The cost is $25 per person, which includes shoe rental, a slice of pizza, soda and two hours of bowling. All proceeds will be…
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WUSME International Conference in Budapest 24 – 26 November 2011
SMEs Local Development in a Globalized World
More SMEs = More Jobs + more Jobs = Better Quality of Life Worldwide
The Growth Equity for our Future
Registration can be made until 9th November 2011 to info@wusme.org
Crises Prevention: WUSME proposes National Mutual Funds – independent from Governments and Banks - for protecting Micro-Small- and Medium Enterprises against the next financial crunch and for their future development. Funds shall come from an 0,01% Currency…
Gershow Recycling Donates 32 Cars for “Gone in Six Hours”
In support of local Fire, Rescue and Emergency Service Technicians, Gershow Recycling is donating 32 vehicles to “Gone In Six Hours,” which will take place on October 22 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the 4 Towns Training Center on Merrick Road (east of Meadowbrook Parkway) in Merrick.
Gone in Six Hours is hosted by the North Merrick Fire Department in conjunction with Genesis Rescue Systems. This year’s extrication exercise/fundraiser…
Free University Placement Advice Provided by Amity Education Services.
Assisting International Students realize their full potential through a comprehensive range of education placement services.
With a wealth of information and experience, Amity Education Services works with Universities and Colleges around the world to provide FREE consultancy services to International Students, which streamline the enrollment process and smooth out hurdles along the way.
“From the moment a call is made to speak with our consultants” explains Sabrina Wilson, Assistant Director of Marketing…
Masterpak will Exhibit Agricultural and Horticultural Films at IndAgra 2011
(Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon) Masterpak, located in Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon, will showcase agricultural and horticultural polyethylene (PE) films at Hall C4, Stand # 73 – 74, during IndAgra 2011. The 16th edition of the international fair will take place at Romexpo exhibition center in Bucharest, Romania from 19 - 23 October 2011.
IndAgra 2011 attendees can visit stand # 73 - 74 and meet Masterpak representative, Rany Sfeir, Market Manager…
Grassroot Innovations Open New Avenues for Indo-German Collaboration
GIRT sees the fourth India Week Hamburg as an ideal platform to further boost bilateral relations
Hamburg (11.10.2011): India has emerged as a hotbed for low-cost, frugal innovations. Buoyed by the entrepreneurial spirit of India’s large private sector and a growing middle class, firms of all sizes and nationalities with a base in India have churned out several affordable and innovative products. “Aakash”, the latest tablet PC priced at about €…
Jer’s Chocolates’ Holiday Gift Box proceeds to provide 15 meals for each box sol …
This holiday season, locally based Jer’s Chocolates, the leading innovator and distributor of gourmet peanut butter-chocolate candies, will donate $5 of every Holiday Gift Box sold to the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.
Proceeds from the sale of every half-pound Holiday Gift Box will enable the Food Bank to provide 15 meals to San Diegans in need over the holiday season. Each box is packed with eleven…
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON AND WHOLE FOODS MARKET TEAM UP TO TACKLE CHILDHOOD O …
Boca Raton, FL – The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) and Whole Foods Market of Boca Raton are joining forces this Saturday, October 8th, for their annual educational initiative, Junior Leagues’ Kids in the Kitchen, empowering kids to make healthy lifestyle choices and reverse childhood obesity.
Children from Boca Raton’s Florence Fuller Child Development Center will be receiving a guided tour and cooking demonstration this Saturday at East Boca…
Embrace to host 3rd Annual “Embrace the Streets” event with thousands of pounds …
For the third year in a row, Embrace, a nonprofit organization that mobilizes college students to address San Diego community needs, will team up with elected officials, student volunteers and community members to host its 3rd Annual “Embrace the Streets” event for San Diego’s homeless.
On Saturday, November 12th from Noon to 2 p.m., hundreds of homeless civilians and veterans living on the streets of downtown, or in temporary housing,…
Walking With Anthony Makes Happily Ever After Come True For Rachelle Friedman Wi …
Non-Profit Organization Provides Funding to Bride Injured At Her Bachelorette Party
Los Angeles, CA. (October 7, 2011) – Walking with Anthony, a non-profit organization raising awareness of the impact of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), is looking to bring happiness and hope to SCI victims everywhere, one of which is Rachelle Friedman. A recent bride who was paralyzed from the neck down after a tragic accident just days before her wedding, Friedman…
Hope’s Door “Celebrate Hope” 25th Anniversary Gala Will Feature Celebrity Chef B …
Hope’s Door, a charitable organization that has supported North Texas families impacted by domestic violence for more than 25 years, is commemorating its anniversary and celebrating survivors on Saturday, October 22. The event, “Reach for the Stars, Celebrate Hope,” is presented by Rent-A-Center and will take place at the famous Frontiers of Flight Museum at Dallas’ Love Field.
Founded in 1986, the mission of Hope’s Door is to break the…
Royal Jordanian Armed Forces to Address Artillery Upgrades and Procurement Proce …
Defence IQ has announced that Lieutenant Colonel Alzubaidi Zaid, Acquisition and Survey Regiment Commander, Royal Jordanian Armed Forces is presenting at the Future Artillery Jordan conference, taking place 21st-23rd November at the Four Seasons Hotel in Amman.
Lt. Col Alzubaidi Zaid will discuss the Jordanian Army’s procurement process as the nation upgrades its artillery systems in a way not seen for decades. Jordan, which accounts for a substantial part of the…
ColorTyme Franchisee serves as ARDA president
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Oct. 6, 2011 – There’s no rest for the weary as accomplished ColorTyme franchisee Mark Childers wraps up four years of service on the Franchise Advisory Council (FAC). Just as he completes his second and final year as FAC chairman, he accepts the position of president of the Alaska Rental Dealers Association (ARDA), a state-wide nonprofit trade organization.
“It’s a great honor and privilege for me to be…
MEDIA ADVISORY 10/7 Gershow Recycling Supports Can Tabs for Kids
Who: Jonathan Abrams, Manager, Gershow Recycling
Keith Fasciana, Principal, William Floyd Elementary School
…
Having a ‘Ball’ Leads to Fun for Children with Special Needs
The Lekotek Ambassadors, a group of young professionals in Chicago who fundraise for the National Lekotek Center are hosting a Ball at the Metropolitan Club. The event, entitled Soaring Above the Skyline, will take place on Friday, October 21, on the 66th floor of Willis Towers above Chicago’s incredible skyline.
Dining and dancing along with live music, artisan cocktails and the thrill of a luxurious silent auction will…
Thailand Promotes Itself as New Luxury MICE Destination
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) are expecting 720,000 MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) visitors to Thailand this year which will generate US $1.9 billion in revenue. Over the past two years, the MICE tourism in Thailand had grown tremendously. According to Akapol Sorasuchart, the President of TCEB, Thailand is now positioning itself as the new luxury MICE destination. This is due to the paradigm shift in the…
Mt. Vernon, N.Y., Native and Boys & Girls Club Alumnus Denzel Washington Returns …
The road to the 100th Anniversary Gala of the venerable Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon just took a giant step. Award-Winning actor Denzel Washington, a proud product of the century-old youth organization, has agreed to host the celebration gala and benefit set for Saturday night, March 24, 2012, at the Rye Town Hilton (Rye Brook, Westchester County, New York), it was announced today by the Board of…
RAFI to hold Moonwalk for breast cancer awareness
In observance of Breast Awareness Month in October, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) will hold the 8th annual “Moonwalk: A Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness” on Oct. 12.
Moonwalk is open to the public. Participants are encouraged to wear pink shirts.
Moonwalk, a unique advocacy campaign of RAFI, through its Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Center (EJACC), held every full moon of October, aims to promote the importance of observing monthly…
Wisconsinmade.com Honors Breast Cancer Awareness with Donation to Wisconsin Orga …
Wisconsinmade.com, an online food and gift store, is donating 10 percent of Internet sales from October 11, 2011 to October 31, 2011 to support the fight against breast cancer. The donation will be shared between two organizations: the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Coalition and Breast Cancer Recovery. "This is Wisconsinmade.com 's 11th year of donating a portion of sales during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I'm proud to offer shoppers…
Mobile Skills Not Enough, Tech Exec Advises Developers
MANILA, Philippines: Despite the growing success of mobile device applications, programming skills in mobile device platforms are not enough to ensure a successful long-term career for software developers. These must be complemented by server-side programming skills, according to the head of Filipino software development firm Orange & Bronze Software Labs (O&B).
During the recent DevCon Mobile Code Camp, O&B co-founder and CEO Calen Legaspi said that software programmers must not jump…
Corporate Video Provides a Look into ISG technology’s European Support Centre
ISG technology has created a corporate video specifically focused on their European Support Centre (ESC). The video highlights the office, staff, services and the many benefits of the European location.
The European Support Centre is ISG technology’s newest and largest office and is located in the prestigious Business Park Sofia in Sofia, Bulgaria. The video outlines ISG technology’s incentives for opening the office, including the convenient location…
Car Show & Adoption Event to Benefit Save-A-Pet
(Port Jefferson Station, NY) — On October 15, Ragazzi Italian Kitchen and Bar will host a car show and animal adoption event from noon to 4 p.m. to benefit Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center, Inc. and The Guardians of Rescue. The event will take place at 2950 Middle Country Road in Nesconset (across from Smithhaven Mall).
It will be a day of cars, cigars, cannolis and canines. Those in attendance…
Embrace receives $20K endowment from The California Endowment (TCE) for its impa …
Continuing its effort of mobilizing college students and young adults to remedy community issues, San Diego-based Embrace was awarded with a $20,000 grant from The California Endowment (TCE), for its focus on improving the status and health of California communities.
This is the third year in a row that Embrace has been granted funding from TCE, the largest health foundation in the State of California, to support its programs and…
RAFI, Missionaries of the Poor ink MOU for new elderly home
The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Missionaries of the Poor (MOP) last Sept. 5, which signalled the start of the building of a home for elders and persons with disabilities on a newly purchased 4,500-square meter lot in Poblacion, Talisay City, Cebu.
Fr. Joseph Ssali, Superior, Missionaries of the Poor (MOP) Cebu; Fr. Kulandairaj Ambrose, Superior, MOP Philippines; Roberto Aboitiz, RAFI president; and…
BREATHE DEEP L.A. RAISES FUNDS FOR NATION’S NUMBER-ONE CANCER KILLER
MANHATTAN BEACH, CA – More shocking words had never been heard by the Riddle family. Their 18-year-old daughter Adriane, a water polo player at San Jose State, had just been diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. Her chances of survival were only 15%.
Adriane had never smoked a day in her life.
Alison Riddle, Adriane’s sister, shares, “She was in top physical condition. My mother looked at me and…
CALL CENTRE DIALS IN AGGREKO RENTAL POWER
Aggreko, the world leader in the provision of temporary power and temperature control services, proved the reliability of rental power when a customer’s own back-up generator failed and an alternative power supply was required urgently.
Good Fellas’ national call centre in Port Elizabeth relies heavily on consistent and reliable power to run its advanced telecommunications and IT equipment, which is in operation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.…
Aggreko Builds Reputation For Construction Solutions
Aggreko, the global leader in temporary power and temperature control solutions, provided a temporary heating and dehumidification package to main contractors FCC Elliott Construction to assist in the construction programme of the new 312 bed South West Acute Hospital at Enniskillen in Northern Ireland.
Aggreko initially supplied six 125 kW IDF heaters and 12 1600 KT dehumidifier packages to dry and heat the clinical and ward blocks of the new hospital…
Non Profit Launches Children’s Book to Help Orphans in India
Nurturing Our Warriors (NOW) is a Los Angeles based non-profit organization founded by Michelle Cummings and Nicholas Pratley. The organization is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children around the world by helping them connect to their spirits. They inspire children to trust in themselves and their creativity, through art, music, meditation, breathwork and yoga.
Nurturing Our Warriors is launching their first children’s book titled Allen’s…
MEDIA ALERT for Saturday, October 1, 2011 Alzheimer's Association Long Island Ho …
WHO: Mary Ann Ragona, Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, Alzheimer’s Association Long Island
Cory Leible, Southampton resident who will walk from Southampton to East Hampton to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Association Long Island
Local elected officials
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Spratt Endicott Shortlisted for Credit Excellence Award
Leading Banbury legal firm Spratt Endicott is celebrating after being shortlisted as a finalist for the Credit Excellence’s Legal and Enforcement Profession Award. The Awards gala dinner will be held on 4th October at the Guoman Tower Hotel, London following CCR-interactive’s one-day Legal and Enforcement conference.
This practical business event aims to bring together senior delegates and sponsors to provide them with the knowledge needed to grow their companies within…
Carney’s Kids Foundation Announces Line Up for 12th Annual “Club Halloween” Octo …
September 28, 2011 (ST. LOUIS) – Carney’s Kids Foundation, a locally based non-profit that raises money and awareness for children’s charitable organizations, announced that its 12th annual fall event, “Club Halloween,” will be held Friday, October 28, from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel – Clayton located at 7750 Carondelet, Clayton, Mo., 63105.
Carney’s Kids Foundation, “Club Halloween,” is the biggest fund-raiser held during the year…
MEDIA ADVISORY For September 30, 2011 Gershow Recycling Supports Can Tabs for Ki …
Who: Tanya Pottinger, Human Resources Generalist, Gershow Recycling
Michele Mazur, Principal, Holy Angels Regional School
Christina Sarafin, Teacher, Holy Angels Regional School
Maria Marks, student, William Floyd Elementary School
Debra Guigliano, Director of the School Re-Entry…
CEEOA Launches the New Information Analytical Portal about IT Outsourcing in the …
Kiev – September 27, 2011 – CEEOA announces the launch of new information analytical portal about IT outsourcing in the Central and Eastern European countries, ITOnews.eu http://itonews.eu.
The main objectives of portal ITONews.eu are to form the complete view on the potential of the CEE region, the promising cluster for outsourcing services provision, and to create the common information flow about IT outsourcing from Central and Eastern Europe.
The website has…
RAFI Triennial Awards calls on entries for blogging contest
To promote the inspiring stories and work of recognized development workers in the Visayas and Mindanao, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) is calling on individuals between 13 and 35 years old based in the Visayas and Mindanao to join the RAFI Triennial Awards Blogging Contest.
The contest highlights the RAFI Triennial Awards and its awardees and finalists. Guided by the theme, “Shaping the big picture of change”, entrants are expected…
