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Turning Staff Into ambassadors

This article is about conventions and meetings which are among the best places for staff to reinforce a member's decision to join and participate in the association. It also includes connecting people and obtaining informal intelligence that can help to improve an organization and to learn about some of the...

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White papers 2003-02-01

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Mayor denies US actors face ban

European News IN BRIEF *ROME The Mayor, Gianni Alemanno, has denied reports that US stars would be banned from the city's film festival. Mr Alemanno had said he wanted the festival to be less of a Hollywood showcase and focus more on Italian movies. But he told...

Articles 2008-05-07

Iran protests to Iraq over disputed Gulf islands

TEHRAN AFP — Iran has protested to Iraq over reports that Baghdad had backed the United Arab Emirates' claim to three islands in the Gulf, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday. "The Iraqi ambassador (Mohammed Majid Abbas al-Sheikh) was invited to the foreign ministry and was notified of...

Articles 2008-05-07

EU still far from agreeing biofuel standards: diplomats

BRUSSELS AFP — The European Union remains far from agreeing on how to tighten its rules for using biofuels, diplomats said Wednesday amid growing opposition towards such forms of energy. The EU committed last year to ramp up its use of biofuels in the coming years but has...

Articles 2008-05-07

Actress Jessica Lange Joins Save the Children to Ensure Children Receive Basic Health Care

Actress Jessica Lange is Save the Children'snewest Ambassador and the spokesperson for the humanitarian organization'sannual "State of the World's Mothers" report, to be released on May 6,2008. The report finds more than 200 million children under age 5 do notget basic health care when they need it, and that...

Articles 2008-05-06

Bombardier and Iraq Hold Ceremonial Signing for CRJ900 NextGen Airliners

Bombardier Aerospace participated in a signing ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq on May 4, 2008 to formally recognize two recent orders placed by the Government of Iraq. The firm orders were announced on March 13 and April 14, 2008 for a total of ten CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. The Government of Iraq...

Articles 2008-05-06

Caring ambassadors Lung Cancer Program Launches Expanded, Redesigned Internet Site

The Caring Ambassadors Lung Cancer ProgramCAP Lung Cancer proudly announces the launch of the CAP Lung CancerInternet site redesign. CAP Lung Cancer is pleased to offer the communitythis state-of-the-art resource. The redesigned site is more user-friendly,and introduces many new features and enhancements of existing tools andactivities. "Facing a diagnosis...

Articles 2008-05-06

Toast Remarks by the President in Honor of Cinco De Mayo

WASHINGTON -- Rose Garden 7:51 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for coming. Welcome. Sientese. (Laughter.) Laura and I welcome you to the Rose Garden for what is going to be a spectacular evening. We are so glad you are here. Ambassador Garza, thank you...

Articles 2008-05-06

SRA/McGraw-Hill Invites Teachers to Serve as ambassadors at International Reading Association Conference

ATLANTA, May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Educational publisher SRA/McGraw-Hill welcomes four teacher ambassadors to the International Reading Association's IRA Annual Convention, which will take place May 4-8 in Atlanta. This is an annual convention where thousands of teachers and reading experts gather to share best practices and the latest trends...

Articles 2008-05-05

Sarkozy to fight defeatism on the beaches

OUR MAN IN NORMANDY President Nicolas Sarkozy is about to invade Normandy, weather permitting. The Elysee Palace will announce officially today that the celebration of France's victory over Germany in 1945 (with some American, British and Canadian help) will not take place at the...

Articles 2008-05-05

Aetna's Dr. Karyn Wills Named to D.C.-Area Task Force to Raise Awareness of Stroke Risks

WASHINGTON -- Dr. Karyn Wills, an Aetna medical director for the Mid-Atlantic Region, has been named to the American Heart Association's Greater Washington Region Ambassador Task Force for the Power to End Stroke program. Dr. Wills will join other D.C.-area ambassadors to help provide leadership, education and mobilization...

Articles 2008-05-05

Hearts & Homes HONORS to be a Star Studded Affair in Support of Maryland Youth

On Wednesday, May 7, Hearts & Homes Will Applaud Individuals Who Have Generously Given Their Time, Talents and Influence to Support the Needs of Troubled and at-Risk Youth WASHINGTON -- Hearts & Homes for Youth HHY, the Maryland nonprofit serving troubled and at-risk youth will host its first...

Articles 2008-05-05

ambassadors International, Inc. Reports Increased Revenue and Improvement in Pretax Results for the First Quarter 2008

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ambassadors International, Inc. reported revenue of $56.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared to $32.9 million, for the three months ended March 31, 2007, an increase of $24.0 million. Loss before benefit for income taxes for...

Articles 2008-05-05

FOUR CORNERS

IT was a message sure to do little to enhance any US presidential hopeful in the eyes of the Islamic world. Asked last week in a television interview what she would do as president if Iran attacked Israel, candidate for Democratic nomination Hillary Clinton pulled no punches. ...

Articles 2008-05-04

Lebanon's Jumblatt wants ban on flights from Iran

BEIRUT AFP — A leading member of Lebanon's Western-backed ruling coalition called on Saturday for a ban on flights from Iran to Beirut airport, saying the militant group Hezbollah could be flying in arms from Iran. Druze leader Walid Jumblatt called for the expulsion of the Iranian ambassador,...

Articles 2008-05-03

PR Newswire Entertainment Summary, Friday, May 2, 2008

Following is a summary of entertainment news releases transmitted today by PR Newswire. The full text of these releases is available at PR Newswire for Journalists, http://media.prnewswire.com/. NYF006 05/02/2008 00:01 r f NY-Hear-the-World NEW YORK Photo: Bryan Adams Unveils Hear the World Ambassadors Photo Exhibit...

Articles 2008-05-02

'I wasn't sure I'd make it... until I heard the first Stone Roses

The 5-minute Interview Ian Brown Musician Ian Brown, 45, is the former lead singer of The Stone Roses. Since going solo he has released five albums and had 12 UK top 40 singles. He is an ambassador for the...

Articles 2008-05-02

EU ambassadors Celebrate Europe Day at Local Schools

WASHINGTON -- European Union Ambassadors will celebrate Europe Day, May 9, by becoming substitute teachers at schools in the District, Maryland and Virginia. Europe Day marks the historic day in 1950 when French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman called on France, Germany and other countries to combine their coal...

Articles 2008-05-02

US envoy in Nepal meets terror-listed Maoist leader

KATHMANDU AFP — The United States ambassador to Nepal has met for the first time with the Maoist leader, the embassy said Friday, despite the former rebels still being on a US list of terrorist organisations. "US Ambassador Nancy Powell met yesterday with Communist Party of Nepal Maoist...

Articles 2008-05-02

Bilateral U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce Hosts Largest-Ever Mideast OTC Delegation

HOUSTON -- Houston's Bilateral U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce is coordinating the visit of more than 270 companies from Middle Eastern nations to this year's Offshore Technology Conference OTC, which will be held here May 5-8. This is the largest Mideast OTC delegation in the history of the conference. ...

Articles 2008-05-02