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May 01, 2008 Breaking News
Nonprofits Test Social Nets as a Potential Direct Mail Swap
Thu, 01 May 2008 08:23:24 PDT
According to this article from the Chicago Tribune, nonprofit organizations are testing out using online social networks as a way to raise awareness and collect funds. The trend is a departure for most of these organizations, which have long relied on direct mail efforts and financial contributions from an older demographic. Most are hoping that the social media trail will lead to new marketing and funding sources. Overall, social media efforts offer nonprofits increased opportunity for real eng
Whale comeback in Chile
Thu, 01 May 2008 09:42:28 PDT
Some good news from Chile, where the International Whaling Commission meeting is due to happen in June. There's been strong campaigning going on at a national level to turn Chile's waters into a whale sanctuary - and if this report is anything to go by, it's a damn good idea: "... 22 years after an international whale-hunting moratorium went into effect, some whales appear to be making a comeback off Chile's coast, where a proliferation of islands, fiords, peninsulas and straits creates tens of
WHITNEY HOUSTON DAUGHTER TRIES TO KILL HER AND HERSELF!!!!
Thu, 01 May 2008 07:53:10 PDT
According to a news report, Whitney Houston’s 15 year old daughter Bobbi Kristina tried to commit suicide after an argument with Whitney.
April Showers Bring May . . . Flowers?
Thu, 01 May 2008 07:35:11 PDT
Here in the Northeast, it seems as if April showers are bringing May showers - but never mind that. 'Tis spring, the season of blossoming and what better trend to feature today than FLORAL PRINTS.From flowy chiffons to stiff cottons - lone lilies to bouquets - floral print is sprouting everywhere.
Boarding School News: Athletics Take Center Stage
Thu, 01 May 2008 07:18:53 PDT
A 'tip of the cap' to boarding school athletes & athletics. Collection of news articles about boarding school athletic accomplishments.
buzzword: the combo job
Thu, 01 May 2008 09:27:19 PDT
In case you hadn’t heard, the US economy isn’t doing so great these days. A lot of companies are trying to cut costs by combining positions. However, if you’re an assistant you know this is pretty common practice for people at the lower end of the totem pole. Just go through the classifieds: many assistant positions are actually “receptionist/assistant,” “office manager/assistant,” “administrative assistant/executive assistant,” and the like. Why is this so common, when a company is willing to
Money News Delivers Travel and Holiday Insurance News for HolidayMakers
Sat, 05 Aug 2006 00:00:01 PDT
RCMP told to drop charges
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:57:57 PDT
. CBC Newsworld on Sunday evening, April 27, 2003 reported on this disturbing case which goes to the heart of basic issues of law in a civil society. CBC interviewed and/or recorded many of the characters mentioned in this news story. The Ontario case hinges almost entirely upon the issue of disclosure and the resulting legal tussle as RCMP tries to obtain full disclosure from the Ontario Attorney General. If read with disclosure in mind, the Toronto case-history creates some insight into other
Explore Grand Theft Auto IV’s Liberty City With Google Maps
Thu, 01 May 2008 09:39:01 PDT
With the drop of Grand Theft Auto IV yesterday, fans finally had a chance to see how vast Liberty City is, in comparison to previous GTAs. To help guide your way, IGN has created an amazing, fully-interactive Google Maps version of Liberty City that exactly like Google Maps with a zoom function and dragable movement. ...]
Dove in palm oil U-turn
Thu, 01 May 2008 08:09:51 PDT
Potentially good news for orang-utans - Unilever announced this morning that they're now supporting Greenpeace's calls for a moratorium to protect Indonesia's rainforests from destruction at the hands of the expanding palm oil industry.
Darren McFadden favored to win Sporting News NFL Rookie of t
Thu, 01 May 2008 08:41:12 PDT
Darren McFadden, the fourth overall pick in the draft and a member of the Oakland Raiders is favored at 3.5/1 to win the Sporting News Rookie of the Year award.
Mortgages: Mixed economic news keeps U.S. mortgage rates in check (Market Watch)
Thu, 01 May 2008 08:08:50 PDT
Mortgage interest rates changed little this week due to mixed news of higher inflation and a weaker housing market, Freddie Mac’s chief economist said on Thursday.
Thu, 01 May 2008 08:23:24 PDT
According to this article from the Chicago Tribune, nonprofit organizations are testing out using online social networks as a way to raise awareness and collect funds. The trend is a departure for most of these organizations, which have long relied on direct mail efforts and financial contributions from an older demographic. Most are hoping that the social media trail will lead to new marketing and funding sources. Overall, social media efforts offer nonprofits increased opportunity for real eng
Whale comeback in Chile
Thu, 01 May 2008 09:42:28 PDT
Some good news from Chile, where the International Whaling Commission meeting is due to happen in June. There's been strong campaigning going on at a national level to turn Chile's waters into a whale sanctuary - and if this report is anything to go by, it's a damn good idea: "... 22 years after an international whale-hunting moratorium went into effect, some whales appear to be making a comeback off Chile's coast, where a proliferation of islands, fiords, peninsulas and straits creates tens of
WHITNEY HOUSTON DAUGHTER TRIES TO KILL HER AND HERSELF!!!!
Thu, 01 May 2008 07:53:10 PDT
According to a news report, Whitney Houston’s 15 year old daughter Bobbi Kristina tried to commit suicide after an argument with Whitney.
April Showers Bring May . . . Flowers?
Thu, 01 May 2008 07:35:11 PDT
Here in the Northeast, it seems as if April showers are bringing May showers - but never mind that. 'Tis spring, the season of blossoming and what better trend to feature today than FLORAL PRINTS.From flowy chiffons to stiff cottons - lone lilies to bouquets - floral print is sprouting everywhere.
Boarding School News: Athletics Take Center Stage
Thu, 01 May 2008 07:18:53 PDT
A 'tip of the cap' to boarding school athletes & athletics. Collection of news articles about boarding school athletic accomplishments.
buzzword: the combo job
Thu, 01 May 2008 09:27:19 PDT
In case you hadn’t heard, the US economy isn’t doing so great these days. A lot of companies are trying to cut costs by combining positions. However, if you’re an assistant you know this is pretty common practice for people at the lower end of the totem pole. Just go through the classifieds: many assistant positions are actually “receptionist/assistant,” “office manager/assistant,” “administrative assistant/executive assistant,” and the like. Why is this so common, when a company is willing to
Money News Delivers Travel and Holiday Insurance News for HolidayMakers
Sat, 05 Aug 2006 00:00:01 PDT
RCMP told to drop charges
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:57:57 PDT
. CBC Newsworld on Sunday evening, April 27, 2003 reported on this disturbing case which goes to the heart of basic issues of law in a civil society. CBC interviewed and/or recorded many of the characters mentioned in this news story. The Ontario case hinges almost entirely upon the issue of disclosure and the resulting legal tussle as RCMP tries to obtain full disclosure from the Ontario Attorney General. If read with disclosure in mind, the Toronto case-history creates some insight into other
Explore Grand Theft Auto IV’s Liberty City With Google Maps
Thu, 01 May 2008 09:39:01 PDT
With the drop of Grand Theft Auto IV yesterday, fans finally had a chance to see how vast Liberty City is, in comparison to previous GTAs. To help guide your way, IGN has created an amazing, fully-interactive Google Maps version of Liberty City that exactly like Google Maps with a zoom function and dragable movement. ...]
Dove in palm oil U-turn
Thu, 01 May 2008 08:09:51 PDT
Potentially good news for orang-utans - Unilever announced this morning that they're now supporting Greenpeace's calls for a moratorium to protect Indonesia's rainforests from destruction at the hands of the expanding palm oil industry.
Darren McFadden favored to win Sporting News NFL Rookie of t
Thu, 01 May 2008 08:41:12 PDT
Darren McFadden, the fourth overall pick in the draft and a member of the Oakland Raiders is favored at 3.5/1 to win the Sporting News Rookie of the Year award.
Mortgages: Mixed economic news keeps U.S. mortgage rates in check (Market Watch)
Thu, 01 May 2008 08:08:50 PDT
Mortgage interest rates changed little this week due to mixed news of higher inflation and a weaker housing market, Freddie Mac’s chief economist said on Thursday.
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