New research center focuses on role of philanthropy in society

Three years ago, Debra Meyerson, an associate professor of education, began studying the charter school movement. Her project has become an example of the work being encouraged by the new Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, which opened its doors in September.

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Artes Medical’s 5-Year Safety and Efficacy Data Presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

SAN DIEGO—-Artes Medical, Inc. , a medical technology company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing a new category of aesthetic injectable products for men and women, today announced its participation at the recent American Society of Plastic Surgeons Conference on October 27-30, 2007 at the Baltimore Convention Center, in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Reaps Benefits of Converged Network From Extreme Networks

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR) today announced that the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) of the United Kingdom has selected its robust and reliable network solutions for a new, converged network for its headquarters in Bedfordshire.

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InterSystems Honored by Legal Aid Society at 2007 Pro Bono Awards Ceremony

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & NEW YORK—-InterSystems Corporation today announced that the company has been recognized by The Legal Aid Society for its contribution of software and services to Legal Aid’s technology initiatives.

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Elsevier publishes 2 new journals on behalf of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Oxford, 31 October 2007 ? Elsevier, leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information, today announced that it will start publishing the Journal of Manufacturing Systems and Journal of Manufacturing Processes on behalf of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) in October 2007. Both journals are committed to publishing peer-reviewed contributions from researchers and …

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The lawyer who sued the law society – and won

No other local litigator would touch the case, but a Fredericton attorney helped sue the Law Society of New Brunswick

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National Capital Area Business Ethics Awards Honor VIPdesk

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—-VIPdesk, a pioneer of premium home-based contact center solutions and concierge services, announced today that it has been awarded the National Capital Business Ethics Award for its ethical treatment of clients, vendors and team members.

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Professional Pricing Society Announces Eight New Graduates Have Earned Their Certified Pricing Professional Designations

ATLANTA—-The Professional Pricing Society graduated its second class of Certified Pricing Professionals on October 24 following the candidates’ successful completion of a four-and-a-half hour final certification test.

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NFIB to Join AARP, Business Roundtable and SEIU in Divided We Fail

Divided We Fail is now more powerful than ever — adding NFIB, the leading small-business association, to the effort.

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CoMedia Corporation’s World Soccer Society on Track for February Launch

LOS ANGELES—-World Soccer Society Inc. continues to move forward on schedule for its target launch date in February of 2008. World Soccer Society plans the launch of its membership program in February 2008 and is building the online portion of its social network at www.worldsoccersociety.com.

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November issue of Business Chronicle was published with Oct. 29 Herald

The November edition of the Mercer County Business Chronicle appeared in The Herald on Monday, Oct. 29. The magazine features local “rock star” Patrick Zoccole, who is sittin’ pretty on a mother lode in a forgotten mound of industrial waste product left decades of operation at the former Sharpsville Furnace.

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Shelter Closing South Springfield Location

The Southwest Missouri Humane Society is closing the doors on one of its facilities. The organization says operating out of one location is better for business, but some other shelters aren’t so sure.

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Bringing business skills into low-decile schools

A programme bringing corporate business skills into low-decile Auckland schools is among a raft of applications approved in ASB Community Trust?s latest grants round.

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SOMERSET: Humane Society seeks executive director

PRINCESS ANNE ? The Humane Society of Somerset County has launched a search for an executive director to manage, direct, administer and support agency operations, programs and budgets.

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Beware of Online Advertisements

As society heads into a high tech world, the Better Business Bureau, advises all residents who shop on Craigslist, or other sites to beware of possible scams.

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Stamp hobby blossoms in home-based business

Just because Peter and Michael Gutter run their business at their Carson City home doesn’t mean it’s not a full-blown, profitable operation.

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Zynx Health and Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Enter Strategic Evidence-Based Nursing …

LOS ANGELES & INDIANAPOLIS—-Zynx Health, the leader in evidence-based healthcare, and the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, today announced their strategic partnership to enhance the practice of evidence-based nursing.

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Affymax

PALO ALTO, Calif.—-Affymax, Inc. today announced that several presentations featuring Hematide, the company’s lead product candidate in development globally with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited for the treatment of anemia, will be presented at the American Society of Nephrology Renal Week 2007 in San Francisco between October 31 – November 5, 2007.

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Public Relations Society of America National Capital Chapter Announces 2008 Officers, Board Members and Assembly …

FAIRFAX, Va.—-The Public Relations Society of America National Capital Chapter announced election results for its 2008 officers, board of directors and assembly delegates. This team of PRSA-NCC members oversees the chapter’s more than 50 annual professional development and awards programs designed to advance professionalism and career growth.

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Future business leaders ‘need to be taught about sustainability’

A leading wildlife charity in Northern Ireland has published a new report which urges the government to act to improve education about sustainable development and business practices.

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Legal Aid files trademark suit

Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against a Utah woman and affiliated entities that have been using the terms “Legal Aid” and “Legal Aid Alternative” to solicit business in the Cincinnati area.

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Medical Society files lawsuit against state

As promised, the Wisconsin Medical Society has filed a lawsuit against the state to prevent the withdrawal of $200 million from the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund for state budget purposes.

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Historical Society sets goals for coming year

In the short time he’s been affiliated with the Dyer County Historical Society, Danny Walden has been astounded at what he’s learned about the county he’s called home all of his life.

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Humane Society Changing Name, Hours, Policies

One month after terminating their contract with the city of Tyler, the Smith County Humane Society is taking on a new name, new policies and new hours.

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Murder and payoffs taint business in Colombia

At first, the allegations in a federal courtroom sounded like the sort of thing conspiracy-minded college freshmen dream up during late-night bull sessions. A major U.S. corporation stood accused of routinely funneling large sums of money to a vicious right-wing Latin American militia that the United States government officially had branded a terrorist organization.

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eGiftBaskets.com Donates 2% of Sales to American Cancer Society in November

With the increasing orders for customized gift baskets this holiday season, eGiftBaskets.com is not only providing business owners with a lucrative income opportunity, but now a chance to donate to a good cause. This November, eGiftBaskets.com will donate 2% of all purchases to the American Cancer Society to help fight breast cancer.

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‘CEOs must be servants of society’

If you thought the sole aim of business is to make money, then you better listen to R Gopalakrishnan, executive director, Tata Sons Ltd, the holding company of the Tata Group, one of India’s largest and most-respected business conglomerates.

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Liz Smith: Murdoch and Ailes throw party for their Fox Business Network

The famed Temple of Dendur hadn’t seen so many of the high born and wealthy since the Egyptians gave it as a gift to the United States in 1965 and it was awarded to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1967. VIPs of finance, society, media and showbiz poured into the grand old place made into a backlit wonder when Rupert Murdoch and Roger Ailes kicked off their Fox Business Network gala.

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Local business executive named Fellow of The Society of Management Accountants of Ontario

CMA Ontario, and its 20,000 members, is proud to announce that Andrew Gall, CMA, of Kitchener, Ontario, has been appointed as one of twenty new Fellows of The Society of Management Accountants of Ontario .

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BAY AREA BIZ / Bay Area business events

S.F. chamber’s Ebbie awards dinner is Thursday The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the best of San Francisco businesses, and significant development projects in the city, at its annual Excellence in Business Awards – the Ebbies. This year’s…

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