From the executive summary: ‘These are very uncertain and turbulent times for associations. The association community continues to see a wave of industry consolidations and mergers, reducing the field of members; the explosion in technology and computing power has implications for how associations define organizations, community, and participation; and globalization...
On March 30, 2008, the Philadelphia branch of the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People NAACP awarded the 100 most influential African-American women in Philadelphia for their contributions to the community and the success they have achieved in their business and professional careers. Among this prestigious group of...
The purpose of this article is to discuss findings that investigate the experiences of Filipina/o American college students at a large, research I institution in southern California. Qualitative data was collected through one-on-one interviews to elicit responses related to the campus environment, sense of campus community/sense of belonging, and feelings...
It's that time of the year again, when parties, family gatherings and other celebrations highlight the holiday season. With all of that joy and the abundance of food, this is the most dangerous time of the year for gaining more weight, which is the cause of some of the most...
We have received information about the deaths of the nurses listed below. Names and available information about any nurse that you know, from your community or school of nursing, etc. will be greatly appreciated. They do not need to have been a member of the Colorado Nurses Association as we...
ALMATY, Kazakhstan -- Kazakhstan's lower house of Parliament approved controversial legislation Wednesday to increase government control over religious groups, drawing criticism from a major international group Kazakhstan is to lead in 2010. Rights groups say the amendments to the country's law on religion will hinder religious minorities...
In the current period of economic turmoil and financial crisis, many holiday shoppers are spending their limited budgets on innovative charitable gift cards, available on the ChristmasFuture website. Online gift cards are used by gift recipients to support development projects helping to end extreme poverty in the communities across the...
Air Force Airman Brandon P. Brookshire has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and...
CONCORD -- The addition of three black Mt. Diablo school district administrators to a list of cuts trustees are considering as they try to reduce their 2009-10 budget by $6.6 million has sparked racial controversy in the community. Several speakers at the school board's Tuesday night meeting...
TEENAGE football ambassador Nick Storey will never forget the children he met on a mission to South Africa. The 17-year-old from Northumberland jetted out to Cape Town as part of a team of four young leaders on a once-in-a-lifetime trip as part of the Football Association's Changing Lives...
Berkeley Firefighters Launch Winter-Jacket Drive: Berkeley firefighters are collecting blankets, winter jackets and other warm clothing for local families and charitable organizations. The drive is sponsored by Berkeley Firefighters Random Acts, a nonprofit and nonpolitical organization responsible for all charitable programs previously managed by the Berkeley Firefighters...
Education Suffolk County Community College in Selden announced the appointment of William F. Connors Jr. as associate vice president for academic affairs and college dean of faculty. In his 42-year career with the college, Connors has held administrative positions on all three of its campuses. ...
The International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care will gather in New Orleans from Sunday through Tuesday to develop strategies for the response to HIV/AIDS. The gathering will coincide with the 20th anniversary of World AIDS day, which is Monday. ...
Launches "Double-Double" Challenge with Unique Consumer Promotion To Tip-Off Second Season as the Official Chewing Gum of the NBA CHICAGO -- Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, makers of Doublemint([R])gum, today announced it will partner with Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic in the second annual "Doublemint Gum Double-Double Challenge",...
CHICAGO -- William Blair & Company initiated research coverage of Genoptix, Inc. (Nasdaq:GXDX) ($29.51), a specialty lab focused on the hematopathology (diagnosis of blood-based diseases) market, with a Market Perform rating and an Aggressive Growth company profile. Associate Analyst Amanda Murphy estimated that the company would generate earnings...
Conference Commits to Increase Coverage of African American Health Issues WASHINGTON -- The National Association of Black Journalists NABJ will present its Conference on Health Disparities on January 30-31, 2009 at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. This conference is part of the NABJ Media Institute's professional development...
NAME: Sally Faulkner. AGE: 28. JOB TITLE: Health promotion specialist tobacco and smoking for North Tyneside Primary Care Trust. WHERE DO YOU WORK? Meadow Well Clinic, Meadow Well, North Shields. WHAT DOES YOUR JOB INVOLVE? Co-ordinating tobacco control work within...
Byline: HELEN RAE MORE than 6,000 patients will receive their GP and other health services in a new medical centre. The state-of-the-art premises has opened its doors to the patients of Denton Park Medical Group along with patients who use some of Newcastle Primary Care Trust's...
Asset-based lenders fill void left by credit market decline; continued access to capital crucial to international business community NEW YORK, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The Commercial Finance Association CFA today released its "Quarterly Asset-Based Lending Index, Q3 2008," revealing a significant 17.1 percent increase in new credit...
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College has selected five candidates as finalists for president of the school in Miami. Finalists are Sylvia M. Burgess, associate vice president for academic affairs, Cameron University, Lawton; Peggy Dumas Dyer, provost, West Campus, Tulsa Community College, Tulsa; Timothy W. Faltyn, assistant vice president...
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