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What’s Up Interactive Launches New Site for Atlanta’s Society of St. Vincent DeP …
Atlanta-based What’s Up Interactive has launched a new site for local non-profit Society of St. Vincent DePaul’s (SVdP) Atlanta chapter. The Web site makeover was designed to refresh and modernize the brand’s online image while illustrating the mission and work of the Society.
“The beauty of the new site is that it so clearly illustrates the wonderful mission and value of the St. Vincent DePaul Society,” says What’s Up CEO…
Jeff Fulmer joins Eagle Technologies USA
Jeff Fulmer joins Eagle Technologies USA
Brea, California September 1st, 2009 – Eagle Technologies USA is pleased to announce Jeff Fulmer as a new business partner and Director of Business Development. Jeff has been a vital contributor to the success of Eagle technologies thus far on a consultancy basis. Jeff will now be joining Eagle Technologies full time to stream line growth into existing card markets, and to head…
Los Angeles Children’s Charity Receives National Recognition for Public Relation …
(PASADENA, CA)— Year over year, the finalists for PR News’ Nonprofit PR Awards raise the bar for doing well by doing good, and 2009 was no exception. This year’s finalists, which represent industries and interests as diverse as organ/tissue donations, influenza preparedness and hunger prevention, overcame economic, social and political barriers to deliver results that exceeded even the loftiest of expectations. Hillsides, a foster care children’s charity serving families in…
Webmart Charitable Trust Funds Gaze-Controlled Computer Giving Independence to D …
SpecialEffect – a charity dedicated to helping disabled people benefit from advances in games and leisure technology – visited Webmart’s Bicester-based offices today to give a special demonstration of gaze-controlled leisure technology, which is designed to provide severely disabled people with greater independence.
Webmart employees were able to try out games such as Connect 4 and even compose music with a simulated guitar, using only eye movement.
Patron Matt Hampson,…
SEO Ranking Expert Introduces SEO Services for Small Static & Dynamic Websites
SEO Ranking Expert, a professional SEO company in India, introduces SEO services for both small static & huge dynamic websites at the best possible price in industry.
Today business websites are playing a crucial role in the sale of services & products online. The websites appearing at higher search engine ranking in the search engine result pages stand at a good chance of getting increased website traffic & prospective…
LEADING SPORTSWEAR COMPANY TEAMS UP WITH LOCAL CHARITIES AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH …
(PASADENA, CA)--A leading sportswear company, with the help of former foster care youth from Pasadena, is spreading holiday cheer early, bringing a positive impact to the economy and smiles to individuals who are experiencing financial hardships.
A4, the leading manufacturer for high quality, high performance athletic sportswear, recently launched a job training program with Hillsides Youth Moving On, a transitional living and housing program for former foster youth in Pasadena,…
Yaadein - Down the Memory Lane at Coral Jubilee Alumni Reunion 70-75 Batch at BI …
Members of every major religion undertake pilgrimages and for the alumni of BITS Pilani which is one among the top ranking universities in India visiting their alma mater years after their graduation, is undoubtedly a pilgrimage.
With Passion Quotient for alma mater peaking, for each one of them, Pilani is just not a destination where one arrives but rather the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey.
Birla Institute…
Swissôtel Sydney Voted Best in Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands
SYDNEY, October 2009 – After 52,000 votes and 2,800 nominations, Swissôtel Sydney has been awarded the HotelClub Awards premier accolade of Top 3 Hotels in Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands at the 4th HotelClub Hotel Awards ceremony held recently in Sydney. Swissôtel Sydney also walked away with the Best Hotel in New South Wales and Best Hotel in Oceania award, truly deserving the title of ‘one of the most…
Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore Emerged Victorious at the Hospitality Asia Pla …
SINGAPORE, October 2009 - Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore emerged victorious at the Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (HAPA) 2009-2011 (Singapore series), sweeping a collection of awards including HAPA Best Business Hotel, HAPA Best Housekeeping Team, HAPA Restaurant of the Year (Jaan par André), HAPA Best Wine Experience Restaurant (Jaan par André) and HAPA Best Western Cuisine Chef (Chef André Chiang).
Swissôtel The Stamford’s HAPA Best Business Hotel award comes as a double…
Klemchuk Kubasta LLP Hosts Event for Dallas-Ft. Worth Women in IP
Top DFW Women in Intellectual Property Law Gather for Networking Event
Dallas, Texas, October 27, 2009 – The Dallas Ft. Worth Women in IP held their first large group event at the Dallas office of Klemchuk Kubasta LLP (www.kk-llp.com) on September 9, 2009. Over 50 of the top women practicing Intellectual Property Law in Dallas and Ft. Worth attended the networking event. Bhaveeni Parmar, one of Klemchuk Kubasta LLP’s…
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Maryland Replaces Outdated MAS 90 Accounting So …
Baltimore, Maryland – October 27, 2009 – United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Maryland selected Microsoft Gold Certified partner AVF Consulting, Inc. to implement Serenic Navigator for Microsoft Dynamics NAV, a comprehensive financial management software solution for nonprofit organizations. UCP of Central Maryland began looking for new nonprofit accounting software when their decade-old MAS 90 solution became slow and unreliable. Despite several upgrades to the solution, the application continued to…
Science & Buddhism Collide: a talk on relation between Buddhism & Science to be …
Buddhism has had a long history of intense probing into the true nature of reality both at physical and non-physical level. In this objective and the methodological rigor it shares a lot with modern science. Recently there has been rapidly growing interest among scientists to conduct research into Buddhist theories and practices especially those related to the mind and its development. The Buddhists, who likewise have shown great interest in…
American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) Ranked Number 405 Fastest Growing Compa …
American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST) today announced that it ranked number 405 on Technology Fast 500™, Deloitte LLP’s ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth during the five year period from 2004–2008. American Sensor Technologies, Inc. grew 288% percent during this period.
AST’s CEO, Richard Tasker, credits advanced technology…
Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence” for Sh’un at Swissôtel Nankai Osa …
OSAKA, October 2009 – Barely two years since its opening in January last year, Swissôtel Nankai Osaka’s Sh'un Kushiage and Wine has made it to the Wine Spectator's Restaurant Wine List Awards for two consecutive years. In 2008, its first year of operations, Sh’un received the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence and in 2009, it raises the bar by clinching the Best of Award of Excellence – an even more…
NATIVE EYEWEAR SUPPORTS EDWARD NORTON’S NYC MARATHON TEAM, RAISING FUNDS AND AWA …
(DENVER, Colo.) October 2009 – Native Eyewear is proud to sponsor actor and conservation activist Edward Norton and his team of 30 marathoners and three Maasai warriors as they run the 26.2 mile New York City Marathon. On November 1st, the team runs for the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust, a Kenya-based conservation organization.
The mission of the trust is to support the preservation of biodiversity within the Maasai tribal lands…
The book, All Religions Are Cults, is now available
The Micronational Professional Registry (MPR) announces that the book, All Religions Are Cults: And What a Few Good Priests, Monks, Rabbis and Mullahs Can Do About It (ISBN10: 1449553559; EAN13: 9781449553555), has been published on 17 October 2009.
The author of the book is the Hon Most Rev Dr Cesidio Tallini, President of the MPR, and the book was published by CreateSpace.
This book is ecumenical, interreligious, and metareligious in nature. It…
Shirtworks is awarded Soil Association accreditation, becoming Europe's only cer …
Shirtworks is delighted to announce that it has been awarded Soil Association accreditation. The certification dictates certain organic standards for both a range of organic garments as well as screen printing and embroidery processes. At the time of writing, Shirtworks is Europe's only certified organic garment embroidery company. The accreditation is recognition of Shirtworks' commitment to environmentally friendly methods of promotional garment production. For more information visit http://www.shirtworks.co.uk/making-tshirt-printing-greener.php or call…
For the sake of the environment: solvent-free, odourless and durable
Neschen supplies digital print media for latex inks from HP
Bückeburg, 24th September 2009 - When it comes to the environment, Neschen AG and HP work together. As a certificated development partner of HP, coating specialist from Bückeburg Neschen AG has collaborated with the inkjet manufacturer to developed digitally printable media which are ideal for HP's latex inks and printers.
In terms of quality and versatility, the water-based HP latex…
Tiziani Whitmyre Rebrands Massachusetts Biotechnology Council
SHARON, MASSACHUSETTS – Tiziani Whitmyre, Inc., a Boston-area marketing services firm, has completed a brand development and corporate identity program for the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio).
MassBio used Tiziani Whitmyre’s brand development process and design services to create a logo and brand color palette that embodied the organization’s new strategic vision and direction.
“The new brand identity supports the new strategic direction of the organization as laid out by our 2015…
Applaud Proposed EPA NRR Rule Changes for Acknowledging “Real World” Experience, …
SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND, U.S.A. — October 6, 2009—The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed changes governing Noise Reduction Ratings will help to “refocus hearing conservation programs to prevent employee hearing loss, and reflect real-world realities in the workplace,” according to Brad Witt, Director of Hearing Conservation for Sperian Hearing Protection, LLC.
“If enacted, the changes will place greater responsibility on the shoulders of safety managers for determining how much protection a noise-exposed worker…
Animal Rescue League Receives Donated Web Site through Grant Program
SALEM, N.H., Oct. 2, 2009 – The Salem Animal Rescue League has launched a completely redesigned Web site that was donated by New Hampshire-based marketing and design firm Danconia Media.
The site – located at www.sarl-nh.org – was donated as part of Danconia's Web design grant program for Granite State nonprofits and charities. It was built with a highly user-friendly content management system that will allow SARL members to add and…
TASTE the world in India – food and drink mega show in Mumbai
September 2009, Mumbai: Informa India and Paris-based ProMeeting, co-organisers of the successful India International Wine Fair (IIWF) in March 2009, have announced the launch of TASTE 2010. This business focussed trade exhibition for the food, drink and hospitality industries will take place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai from 28th to 30th January 2010. Already being referred to as the largest and most diverse gathering of global produce in…
Nonprofit Accounting Software Showcase Comes to Washington, DC on September 24, …
BALTIMORE, MD—September 8, 2009—The “Nonprofit Accounting Software Showcase” invites nonprofit organizations who are interested in seeing Microsoft’s top three selling nonprofit accounting software packages—SL (formerly Solomon), GP (formerly Great Plains), and Serenic Navigator for Microsoft Dynamics NAV (formerly Navision).
This free presentation is designed for CPAs, CFOs, Controllers, IT Managers and Executives of organizations that are in the process of evaluating and selecting a new accounting software system. Attendees will…
„Donate cell-phones & fight Polio“ – ROTARY CLUB BERLIN INTL. (i. Gr.*) is start …
Starting immediately, unneeded old cell-phones can be donated on the webpage handyspenden.de (handyspenden = donatecellphones), where the proceeds are given to fight infantile paralysis (Poliomyelitis, often called ‘Polio’ for short). The phones are refurbished and well-kept recent models can generate proceeds up to 100 EUR.
For over 20 years, „A world without Polio” has been one of the driving goals of ROTARY, the worldwide active and oldest service club organization. …
INTERNATIONAL SME CONFERENCE IN SAN MARINO 9-10.11.2009
Time for a true WORLD UNION of SMEs supporting Organisations.
SMEs Supporting Organisations world wide are invited to send their delegates.
The International Conference on the foundation of WUSME WORLD UNION OF SMES will be held on 9thth – 10th November 2009 in the Republic of San Mario, hosted by CESA Foundation and under the aegis of the Government of the Republic of San Marino.
The Chairman of the Conference, Gian…
Exotic Wildlife Association Fights to Save Targeted Species
INGRAM, Texas - While legal wrangling threatens the systematic and deliberate extinction of three exotic species, the Exotic Wildlife Association (EWA) is fighting to preserve these majestic animals for future generations. The EWA has filed an appeal against a recent federal judge’s ruling which overturned a special rule put in place by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Department that allowed three antelope species to be born, raised and freely…
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION KICKS OFF THE FOOTBALL SEASON WITH ITS …
The University of Arizona Phoenix Alumni Chapter will host its 42nd annual Wildcat Kickoff Party on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 12:30 to 3:00 PM, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa.
Attendees can join head football coach Mike Stoops and the rest of the Arizona football staff for lunch one week before the home opener against Central Michigan. Hear about the season ahead, catch up with old friends and…
AEPOC increasingly alarmed about understanding of piracy in the EU
European Anti-Piracy Association meets in Brussels
- Jean Grenier: “Piracy is not a sport, it remains a theft. The election of the Pirate Party shows there is confusion among voters on this matter.”
- Time has come for the EU to deliver stronger protection for audio-visual content
- AEPOC welcomes Pay-TV and broadband operator Multichoice Hellas as new Member
Brussels – July 20, 2009 – The entry of the “Pirate Party” in…
UCF’s Professional Writing MA blazes trail to create edgeless university
University College Falmouth’s innovative MA in Professional Writing has been awarded £20k as part of a pilot scheme to release learning materials as Open Educational Resources. The move is in line with the government’s drive to get universities embracing new technologies and moving towards an ‘Edgeless University’ model.
This, together with a range of other University College Falmouth initiatives using technology to broaden access to all levels of learning, comes as…
Tannkosh 2009: Every hundredth pilot a winner
One by one, the aircraft approach and land on the grass runway. Single-engines, twin-engines, modern model aircraft as well as classic and vintage aircraft, helicopters and warbirds reach the annual aircraft event in Tannheim second by second. Every hundredth pilot who has landed will be lucky to win an electronic pilot's logbook. This year, DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH will hold a draw for the recently published “Aviator eLogbook” from 17…
Yog, Meditation & Discourses On 'The Science Of Soul, Path To Self Realization & …
Swami Mukundananda, the founder of Jagadguru Kripalu Yog, is to organize week-long Sessions on Yoga, Meditation & Lecture Series on ‘The Science of the Soul & God-Realization’ in eleven cities across the US; one of which will be organized between 19th-26th of July, at The Holiday Inn, 700 Central Parkway East, Plano, TX 75074.
Swami Mukundananda, after obtaining Engineering & Management degrees from two of Asia’s premier institutes (IIT & IIM…
“The Buddha within You”: a teaching on the Buddha’s nature by Ven. Khangser Rinp …
Buddha Nature literally corresponds to the Sanskrit, Buddha-ghatu – Buddha Element, Buddha principle. It is also translated as Tathagata-garbha or Sugatagarbha, meaning the pure radiant intrinsic nature present in all sentient beings.
The ultimate consciousness of each being is spotless and pure, but surrounded by negative tendencies which are impure. The impurities that taint the mind and entail the state of unenlightenment are completely adventitious. The qualities of the Buddha’s…
Science Meets Dharma: a talk on Buddhism & Science at Bodhi Sampanna, Hyderabad, …
Buddhism has had a long history, spanning over several centuries, of intense probing into the true nature of reality both at the physical and non-physical level. In this objective and the methodological rigor with which it investigates such phenomena it shares a lot with modern science. Since the beginning of the 21st century there has been a rapidly growing interest among scientists to conduct research into Buddhist theories and practices…
Choe Khor Sum Ling celebrates His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama’s birthday with a …
Teaching on Wisdom & Compassion by Venerable Tenzin Gyurme Rinpoche, on July 5, 2009
His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is a spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, a noted public speaker he travels extensively around the world giving teachings and public talks promoting human values and religious harmony and understanding. His tireless, efforts on behalf of human rights and world peace have brought him not only a number of…
Articulon Receives Best in Division at 2009 Sir Walter Raleigh Awards
Annual Awards Dinner Hosted by Raleigh Public Relations Society
RALEIGH, N.C. (June 18, 2009)—Articulon (articulon.com), a Raleigh-based branding and public relations firm, received three Sir Walter Raleigh Awards for work performed on behalf of its clients. Articulon won best in division and gold in the Special Event/Campaign category of the More Bang for Your Buck Division. In addition, Articulon received an honorable mention in the Annual/Special Report category of the Print…
Volunteers Play to Raise Summer Camp Funds for Foster Care Kids
(ARCADIA, CA)—Summer camp just became more fun for foster care children thanks to a local volunteer support group. Hillsides Guild sponsored the Bartlett Cup, the annual Bridge and Bunco Tournaments that raises funds for summer camp activities for foster care children at Hillsides, a Pasadena charity.
“The Bartlett Cup is a successful fundraiser in large part due to Sylvia Bartlett who started it so many years ago and has…
Student Plans Eagle Scout Project to Benefit Foster Care Children
(PASADENA, CA) -- Boy Scout Andrew Crabtree, who attends La Salle High School, recently delivered large trunks filled with camping supplies to Hillsides, a foster care children’s charity that serves Los Angeles County including Pasadena.
As part of his Eagle Scout Project, Crabtree wanted to do something new and unique that would really make a difference. He picked Hillsides as the beneficiary children’s charity since his mother had grown up…
Yog Sessions & Discourses on 'The Science of the Soul & God-Realization' by Swam …
Swami Mukundananda, a renowned saint from India is conducting week-long of Yog Sessions with Series of Lectures on ‘The Science of the Soul & God-Realization’ in eleven cities across the US.
Swami jee, after attaining Engineering and Management degrees from two of Asia’s premier institutes (IIT, Delhi & IIM, Calcutta resp.), renounced a high profile Managerial Job in his early twenties to embrace Spirituality. He is one of the foremost…
Local Corporation Honored for Bringing Hope to Children in Need
(PASADENA, CA) - With the purpose to promote the spirit of giving within Panda by directly serving the health and education needs of underserved children, Panda Cares brings hope to children in need. For this reason, Panda Cares was the recipient of Hillsides Community Angel Award during the foster care charity’s annual Angel Awards Ceremony.
“We are truly honored to receive this award,” said Nina Madrid of Panda Cares. “It encompasses…
Neighbor’s Curiosity Leads to Helping Foster Care Children
(PASADENA, CA) - With no intention of becoming a full-fledged Hillsides board member, Mark Mertens’ curiosity of Hillsides’ 17-acre campus, which is just below his home, left him with an urge to give back to his community. His natural curiosity has resulted in Hillsides, a foster care children’s charity, honoring him with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mertens, owner of an apparel company, began his Hillsides’ philanthropic activities by contacting the director…
"The Essence of Buddhism" to be taught by Khensur Rinpoche at Choe Khor Sum Ling …
According to the Tibetan lunar calendar Saka Dawa, the "month of merit", falls on May 25 - June 22 this year.
Special celebrations to commemorate the Buddha's birth, Enlightenment and Paranirvana take place on the full moon day of this month.
On this auspicious occasion Choe Khor Sum Ling has invited Khensur Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche to give a teaching on the Essence of Buddhism: "The Four Noble Truths" and "The…
Salute to Heroes V Ray Joseph Hutchinson Foundation
This foundation started by the parents of Ray Joseph Hutchinson, after they lost there son, is unique, not only in the reason it has been created, but also in the work that it will accomplish as it sends young men and women to universities across this great country, when they receive a scholarship from the Ray Joseph Hutchinson Foundation. We have awarded more than $40,000 in scholarships thus far, ranging…
AppLabs reigns supreme in key categories of the Global Outsourcing 100 Final lis …
London, UK; Philadelphia, Lindon, USA; Hyderabad, India; Wednesday, 6th May 2009: AppLabs, the world’s largest independent testing, quality management and certification solutions company, has been ranked on top of some key indicators of the Global Outsourcing 100 final listings of 2009, published every year by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). AppLabs made it to the top in the key areas of Company Certifications and Customer References. It has…
Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania Announces New Vice President
Alexander Humanick Brings Expertise to Lehigh Valley and Pocono Region
Allentown, PA – May 11, 2009 – Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania, a provider of services to children and young adults with disabilities and support to families, today announced that Alexander Humanick has been named the new vice president of the Lehigh Valley/Pocono Division. Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania proudly welcomes Mr. Humanick who will lead the region utilizing his extensive leadership experience…
Items for Kittens Desperately Needed for Cat Rescue
It has been said that kittens are angels with whiskers and La Canada based, Happy Strays Cat Rescue, has had dozens of kittens enter foster care during the month of April. Each year, the late spring and summer months produce hundreds of kittens in the San Gabriel Valley and many of these found and abandoned little ones find their way to animal shelters, rescue groups, and families who care…
Choe Khor Sum Ling celebrates Buddha Poornima with a special event - a teaching …
Followed by an initiation into the practice of White Tara, on May 10, 2009.
Buddha Poornima is the most sacred day in the Buddhist tradition: more than two and a half millennia ago on this day in profound meditation under a Bodhi tree prince Siddhartha achieved Enlightenment and became the Buddha, the Awakened One. It’s also the day of the Buddha’s birth and passing into Parinirvana.
Choe Khor Sum Ling celebrates…
Business Essentials Workshop: Internet Marketing for Small Business
The Orcas Island (WA) Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the latest offering in its’ Business Essentials series of workshops and seminars.
‘Internet Marketing for Small Business’ will be presented by Lance Evans, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce. Evans will explore the many ways businesses and organizations can market themselves for free on the internet. The workshop will cover such current…
Business Essentials Workshop on Orcas Island
The Orcas Island (WA) Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the latest offering in its Business Essentials series of workshops and seminars.
SKILLED AND HAPPY STAFF = HAPPY CUSTOMERS! This is a 2 session series for business owners and managers of both public and private enterprises. The course will address hiring and supervisory practices that lead to enhanced customer service. Topics will include: how to…
Orlando East and Avalon Park Rotary Clubs Support Second Harvest Food Bank with …
Orlando East and Avalon Park Rotary Clubs to hold 9th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Stoneybrook on Friday, April 17, 2009
Orlando, FL – For the 9th year, the Rotary Clubs of Orlando East and Avalon Park are holding their Charity Golf Tournament at Stoneybrook. All proceeds of the tournament go toward funding of charitable activities of Rotary and for the first time they are selecting a local charity to…
WORLD UNION OF SMEs
On 31st March 2009 a group of entrepreneurs from Austria, France, Hungary, Israel, Italy and Malaysia participated in a meeting held in the Republic of San Marino under the auspices of C.E.S.A. Foundation and their President Dr. Gian Franco Terenzi in order to launch the foundation of a new association dedicated to Micro- Small- and Medium Enterprises (SME’s).
The Secretary of State for Labour and Co-operation, Mr. Marcucci and the Secretary…
