Nonprofit organizations
The Literacy Celebration, a national book drive and donation campaign, aims to collect 200,000 books for partner schools and libraries serving at-risk children. The campaign, led by the Heart of America Foundation and Capital One Financial Corporation, follows the success of last year's initiative, which gathered over
Nonprofit organizations
New York-area residents will have the opportunity to hear Aida Turturro, star of the hit HBO series The Sopranos, share her personal struggles and successes with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at a free educational seminar. The event, co-sponsored by the New York Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation and Centocor, Inc., will
Education
Heineken's commitment to supporting music awareness programs across the country took center stage at the 46th Annual GRAMMY Awards, where the company raised $20,000 for the GRAMMY Foundation. As part of its ongoing efforts, Heineken transformed the traditional red carpet into a green carpet, pledging a donation
Education
Natural Bio Care, a U.S. subsidiary of the Taiwan-based biotechnology firm Sagittarius Life Science Corp., has launched Young Bones(TM), an all-natural bone health supplement designed to strengthen bones and combat osteoporosis. Research suggests that Young Bones(TM) may strengthen the functions of the kidneys, spleen, and pancreas, assist
Education
American Express, in partnership with Blue from American Express, has launched Blue for Music, a series of events and programs aimed at raising $1 million to support music education in America's public schools. This initiative builds upon the company's previous efforts, having raised over $1 million
Education
The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), a premier association for warehousing and distribution professionals, will host its 27th Annual Conference on May 16-19, 2004, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GA. The conference will feature an impressive lineup of main stage speakers, including H. Lee Scott Jr., president
Education
AARNet, Australia's Research and Education Network, has selected Procket Networks' PRO/8812 and PRO/8801 routers for its worldwide network build-out supporting 37 Australian universities and Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO). Procket Networks' PRO/8000 router series will deliver unprecedented levels
Education
In a continued effort to educate investors and brokers about equity options, The Options Industry Council (OIC) has announced its spring schedule for its "Options Strategies for Your Clients" seminars. Since introducing the Series 7 licensed brokers-only seminar in 2001, OIC has educated nearly 500 brokers at this
Education
DFW International Airport has marked its 30-year milestone with the launch of the "Share the Dream" program, which recognizes students who have overcome challenges and demonstrated determination to achieve their goals. The inaugural winners, 20 students from various school districts in North Texas, were honored at an award
Education
California's growing obesity epidemic has sparked a commitment among employers to create healthier work environments, resulting in significant reductions in health care costs and increased productivity. A group of six California businesses and organizations were recently awarded the first California Fit Business Awards for their efforts to combat
Glucose monitors
The relationship between parents and schools in the UK is often seen as one-sided, with schools exerting control over the education of children, and parents relegated to the periphery. However, experts argue that this hierarchy can be detrimental to the development of children, and that parents' involvement is crucial
