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Esteemed actresses Regina King and Taraji P. Henson will co-host the third annual awards show to celebrate exemplary women of color on Sunday, November 2, 2008 in New York City.

Kimberly Scicluna, project manager for Blue Care Network, has been chosen for inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry.

Carol S. Weihrer, founder and president of the Anesthesia Awareness Campaign, has been chosen for inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry.

The Apogee Foundation, a philanthropic corporation dedicated to the development of human excellence in the performance arts, will introduce its programs across South Asia to identify, support, develop and promote the region's elite talents.

Cheers for Children November 12, 2008 Pink Elephant, 527 West 27th Street, New York 7pm – 10pm

Steve Kelley, of marketing and public relations for Ability Building Center, has been chosen for inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry.

Tired of selling magazines and candy for your annual fundraiser? How about offering something different? Something that isn’t consumed or doesn’t expire? Christmas Pins by Stoffel.

Forever Family Foundation to present The Synchronized Universe: Exploring Communication with the Dead – from Electronic Devices to Mediumship

Independent Review Can Save Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars, Long-Term

Hollywood will be wearing Couture Tees by Ciara Elend to benefit The Creative Coalition’s Arts Advocacy Programs.

Rosie Pope Maternity, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, Fashion Designer B. Michael, Alicia Bythewood & Mark-Anthony Edwards hosted an Awareness Event for BABY BUGGY at a private residence this past Sunday in Sag Harbor NY / www.babybuggy.org

David W. Farthing, executive director of You Can, has been chosen for inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry.

Political Pundits are talking about PrettyBoy Rico PrettyBoy Diego Recording Studio Film/Workz releasing an Official Political Statement & 'Endorsing Miss Paris Hilton 4President 08'

2 Long Island Autism Organizations promote the 1st Annual Sunset Festival; a 3 hour event which will include a free picnic, resource tent and family- friendly entertainment , performances and activities. Proceeds benefit autism education and programs

The Nigeria Higher Education Foundation announces that the $500,000 University of Ibadan – Fanton Challenge is completed.

Student World Assembly fights Poverty at Alibi Lounge

Student World Assembly members combat global poverty through strategic action plans and community organizing

New York, NY - July 23, 2008 - Robert Hinnen, Chief Operating Officer of Children’s International Obesity Foundation (CIOF) announced this morning that Jay D. Goldberg and Adam J. Kovitz had been appointed to CIOF's Board of Advisors.

Asia Society today expressed its deep concern regarding confirmed reports that two Iranian nationals who are part of Asia Society’s Young Leaders Program -- Drs. Arash and Kamiar Alaei -- have been detained in Iran by Iranian authorities.

College students, two from the West and two from the Muslim world, founded an NGO called 'Heal the Rift'. HTR intends to begin building a new atmosphere of optimism and understanding in the relationship between the Muslim World and the West.

In an extraordinary statement for unity and peace, people of many religions, nationalities and races came together to help the homeless and the hungry. They all joined forces for non-profit eyeBLINK’s “Pizza for the Hungry: A Smile brings Hope."

Dr. Kanevsky and Doug Dinger sponsor their second annual music benefit to raise money for volunteer medical missions to Peru and Mexico. Community response is overwhelming.

Steve Black, president of the Sabrina Black Foundation Corp., has been chosen for inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry.

Conference Organizers, Attendees and Speakers Share Notes and Presentations; OpenID, SlideShare and Twitter also Supported

[b]Student World Assembly members demand independent and impartial investigation into civilian deaths of Ashaiman.[/b]

EYEBLINK 's SECOND ANNUAL “PIZZA FOR THE HOMELESS: A SMILE BRINGS HOPE” MONDAY, is a celebration of the best in humanity as people from all walks of life, races, religions and economic strata come together to help those in need.

From June 16 -20, the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience will hold its first international summit in Europe at Monte Sole Peace School in Italy connecting histories like the Holocaust with today’s pressing issues such as immigration.

Stars from The Sopranos, All My Children, Fox 5 News and others were on hand to celebrate HeartShare's Annual Spring Gala and Auction.

One of HeartShare's pre-school programs for children ages 3 to 5 is moving to Bensonhurst. Openings are available for children.

Log on to www.blogtalkradio.com/intheknow to learn about Kevin Byrd's Prostate Cancer Awareness Advocacy. In support of his initiative, Kevin Byrd has opened an online store with 10% of the proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.

Student World Aassembly founder, Paul Raynault, dies at 67

New York, New York - Byron W. Perry Business Speaker Profiled on Blackspeakers.com and Blackexperts.com. Byron W. Perry is a top speaker specializing in the Business and Non -for-Profit Sector.

President of Nigeria to Attend Opening Ceremony of "Nigerian Youth Summit," cosponsored by the Student World Assembly and National Youth Council of Nigeria

This month, My Baby Nest, LLC., will offer support in fighting the silent crisis of premature births in America, by donating a carrier to the March of Dimes for each carrier purchased through the My Baby Nest website, www.mybabynest.com.

National News - Award Winning Actor Kevin Byrd's Global Initiative to fight Prostate Cancer Opens online store donating a portion of proceeds to American Cancer Society.

The Children’s International Obesity Foundation is looking for resources for its referral and support services for their website. CIOF’s approach is holistic, multidisciplinary and integrative.

“Scribbles to Novels” Also Serves as Launch Platform for the 2008 “Read for the Record” Campaign with Featured Book “Corduroy”

To support young talent in Westbury, NY. Presented by Broadway actress Lynnette Carr-Hicks of Thoroughly Modern Millie, proceeds raised during concert will help fund development of the LC Entertainment Performing Arts Center in Long Island.

Georgia Woodbine shares her experiences, secrets to success and strategies from the entertainment industry that transitioned into her successful publishing company Spiritual Focus Publishing.

Purrsonals.com hosts the first annual Super Star Cat Photo Contest to be held at The International Cat Association (TICA) 2008 Annual Cat Show.

2nd Annual Condon Family & Friends Charity Golf Classic Benefiting the Lymphoma Research Foundation.

Mary-Jo Burke, program director for Garrett County Community Action Programs, has been chosen for inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry.

New York Environmentalists raise funds for Obama through donations of cell phones, while preserving the earth at the same time.

Animal Shelters Worldwide Join North Shore Animal League America And Spokesperson Mýa for 14th Annual Pet Adoptathon 2008

Keys To Success Angel Club donates Georgia Woodbine “Products That Move You” to various Charities, Non-For-Profit and Community Organizations such as Homeless Shelters, Women Shelters ,State and Federal Prisons, Boys and Girl’s Homes.

FindRentals.com will partner with Vacations for Veterans. Vacations for Veterans is a nonprofit organization that provides recently wounded veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns with a week of free lodging in a vacation rental.

BoneandCancerFoundation.org provides free authoritative information on the causes and treatments of cancer involving bone, which affects an estimated 400,000 cancer patients each year.

Melissa J. Forberg, senior disaster consultant for the Humane Society of the United States, has been chosen for inclusion in the 2008-2009 Princeton Premier Registry.

Brad and Evan Bailyn provide funding to artists

The works of African-American women artists will be on exhibit thru March 29, 2008. Various mediums presented. Show extended from Mar. 22 to close March 29. Opening reception is 6 to 9p Feb. 29. Artist talks will be held on March 15 and March 29.