Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Cufflinks by CuffLinks.com

Dallas (PRWEB) October 7, 2009

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, CuffLinks.com has developed one of their most important cufflinks to date. The facts about breast cancer are daunting, it is estimated that 192,370 women will be diagnosed with and 40,170 women will die of cancer of the breast in 2009, 1 in 8 women being diagnosed sometime in their lives. On top of this huge number, breast cancer affects countless husbands, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters and friends as well. The Pink Ribbon Awareness Cufflinks have been created to generate a lasting effect in how we combat this disease.

The Pink Ribbon Awareness Cufflinks, by Cufflinks, Inc. is a unique way to assist in making public the importance of backing the pink ribbon in our daily lives. For every pair of Pink Ribbon Cufflinks sold, CuffLinks.com will donate 10% of the proceeds directly to breast cancer research. The hope is to raise awareness and join in the fight against one of the leading causes of death in women today. Constructed of pink enamel on a silver setting, the Pink Ribbon Cufflinks will make a strong impression and show your support in the fight against breast cancer.

CuffLinks.com, the world’s largest retailer for cufflinks, is proud to support an initiative that carries such courage and hope for the future and to finally put an end to breast cancer.

Pink Ribbon Cufflinks are available online at http://www.cufflinks.com. You can also order toll free at 1-877-283-3565.

About CuffLinks.com

CuffLinks.com is an online retailer of cufflinks and men’s accessories. With appearances in renowned men’s magazines such as GQ and Maxim, the distinguished CuffLinks.com designer roster includes Ravi Ratan, Alfred Dunhill, Konstantino, Scott Kay, Ike Behar, Robert Graham, and more.

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CANIDAE to Raise Funds for Charity at AKC Meet the Breeds Event

San Luis Obispo, CA (PRWEB) October 9, 2009

CANIDAE Pet Foods, Inc. (http://www.canidae.com), a manufacturer of all natural holistic pet foods that are fed and recommended by thousands of certified breeders and rescue organizations throughout North America, will attend the American Kennel Club Meet the Breeds event on October 17-18, 2009 at the Javits Center in New York City where they will be handing out free product samples, coupons, and helping to raise funds for cancer research in pets.

The largest event of its kind in the world, the Meet the Breeds showcase is a chance to get to know 160 breeds of dog and 41 breeds of cat. Each breed will be presented in its own designated space, decorated to reflect its heritage, characteristics and unique attributes as a pet, while allowing attendees to literally “Meet the Breeds” by petting the dogs, cats, puppies and kittens and learning about them directly from the experts.

The event will also feature demonstrations such as law enforcement K9s, grooming, agility, obedience, an educational cat show, plus booths where the public can come talk to trainers, groomers, vets and other pet experts, one-on-one.

CANIDAE Pet Foods will be at booth 419 for the event which is expected to draw a crowd of over 35,000 dog and cat lovers from across North America. In addition to offering free samples of CANIDAE® dog food, FELIDAE® cat food, and SNAP-BISCUIT® and SNAP-BITS™ gourmet dog treats, CANIDAE has created a special event-only coupon good toward $ 3 off any size bag of CANIDAE or FELIDAE natural, holistic pet foods.

Continuing their mission of supporting Responsible Pet Ownership and helping animals in need, CANIDAE will conduct a charity raffle with all proceeds benefitting cancer research in pets. One grand prize winner each day will each receive a Felt X-City 5 bicycle, valued at $ 500. The X-City-5 is designed for urban riding and is fun to ride no matter what type of abuse the streets dish out.

Tickets for the raffle are $ 2 for one, or $ 5 for three. 100% of all proceeds, including the cost of the Felt bicycles supplied by CANIDAE, will be donated to the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation for cancer research in pets. “If you’re in the New York area that weekend, please come visit us and experience this amazing showcase of animals, and buy a raffle ticket to support cancer research,” said Dennis VanEtten, CANIDAE Sales Manager.

About CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods

Founded out of love for pets and animals, CANIDAE Pet Food, Inc. manufactures and distributes a complete line of healthy meat-based, holistic, natural dog food, cat food, and gourmet pet treats sold worldwide through independent pet food retailers including over 7,000 locations throughout the United States and Canada. For the most recent information about CANIDAE and its line of healthy pet products, visit http://www.canidae.com/canidae-news-updates.html.

About Responsible Pet Ownership

In accordance with its philosophy of promoting Responsible Pet Ownership through proper nutrition and care, CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods is the title sponsor of the Responsible Pet Ownership blog. This blog exists as a free service to all pet owners, providing daily articles from a range of professional pet authors on topics such as natural nutrition, training and exercise, veterinarian care, planned breeding, spaying/neutering, and supporting reputable breeders and rescue groups. Pet owners can subscribe to these informative daily articles at http://canidaepetfood.blogspot.com/.

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For One Breast Reconstruction Surgeon in California, Prevention and Detection Take Priority

Irvine, California (PRWEB) October 10, 2009

Dr. Andrew Smith, a prominent breast reconstruction surgeon in California, has one clear message for local women: inform yourselves about the risks of breast cancer, and get guidance to make sure you’re taking the appropriate steps to protect your health. Although Dr. Smith is a board-certified plastic surgeon focusing mainly on reconstructive breast surgery from his Irvine, California offices (http://www.orangecountybreastreconstruction.com). He also devotes a significant effort to educating women on how they can minimize their risk of developing breast cancer.

“Unfortunately many women don’t know their risk or aren’t protecting themselves as well as they could,” says Dr. Smith. “Each year I see hundreds of Corona and Irvine breast surgery patients, and as a doctor I feel personally compelled to help them take an active role in prevention.”

On the national level, Dr. Smith is helping to raise awareness as a sponsor for “Bowling for Boobies,” a yearly event where teams from across the country raise thousands of dollars for breast cancer patients. Teams that raise the most money participate in a bowling competition with celebrities like Holly Madison and Pamela Anderson. Funds are donated to breast cancer patients in the teams’ local areas, while the news coverage and celebrity participants help promote better awareness of breast cancer nationally.

“We have to get the word out about the risks and incidence of the disease on a national scale, and I think Bowling for Boobies offers us a great opportunity to do that, but prevention also has to happen on an individual level,” Dr. Smith notes. “Unfortunately, most women either don’t know what they could be doing to protect themselves, or they are not taking the appropriate steps to keep their risk factors low.”

The first step in prevention, Dr. Smith says, is for women to get a medical assessment of their personal risk of breast cancer along with professional guidance about how to lower their controllable risk factors. While certain types of breast cancers have a genetic link, lifestyle choices can make a difference in a woman’s likelihood of developing breast cancer. Some controllable risk factors with a proven link to increased breast cancer risk include:
Being overweight or obese
Lack of exercise
Alcohol consumption of over 1 drink a day
Recent use of oral contraceptives
Use of post-menopausal hormone therapy
In addition to preventative measures, Dr. Smith also strongly emphasizes the importance of early detection. He recommends that women not only perform monthly self-exams and receive periodic mammograms, but also check in yearly with their primary care physician to ensure that they are performing their self-exams properly. Since women with breast implants require a slightly different approach, he also frequently instructs his cosmetic breast surgery patients in Irvine on appropriate examination techniques.

Andrew Smith, MD (http://www.orangecountybreastreconstruction.com) is a board-certified plastic surgeon whose breast reconstruction patients come from Orange County and all over California. Dr. Smith earned his medical doctorate from George Washington University and has years of experience in addition to residency training in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Dr. Smith is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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Port Warwick Dental Arts: Giving Children a Reason to Smile

Hampton Roads, VA (PRWEB) October 13, 2009

An Oct. 15 open house is being held to raise additional funds for Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters.

In only three months, Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha and her team at Port Warwick Dental Arts (PWDA) raised $ 12,000 for Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD). The Hampton Roads community supported the cause by seeking professional tooth whitening at Port Warwick Dental Arts last March through May. One hundred percent of the proceeds for these services were donated to CHKD and the Smiles for Life Foundation.

PWDA wishes to thank Hampton Roads residents for allowing Dr. Samaha and her staff to brighten smiles and, in so doing, brighten the lives of sick children in our local community and across the country, who don’t always have a lot of reasons to smile.

To cap off their fundraising campaign, Port Warwick Dental Arts will host an Open House fundraiser filled with music, art, door prizes, food and wine. The event will be held at Port Warwick Dental Arts on Thursday, October 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. This event is open to all Hampton Roads residents. A $ 10 donation will be accepted at the door, with all funds raised benefiting services and programs at CHKD. RSVP: 757-223-9270 or Scheduling(at)PWDentalArts.com.

About Port Warwick Dental Arts

Located in Newport News, Virginia, and serving patients throughout Hampton Roads, as well as across the country and around the globe, Port Warwick Dental Arts utilizes a variety of remarkable technologies and treatments to enhance patients’ dental experience and fulfill their vision for a beautiful, healthy smile.

As an artist and a dentist, founder Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha possesses a heightened ability for creating beautiful and healthy smiles in a variety of ways using advanced cosmetic dentistry. Years of expertise and advanced studies in the field of periodontology have given Dr. Samaha the expertise to develop a highly sophisticated and successful non-surgical program for the treatment of periodontal disease, highlighting nutrition, specialized testing and state-of-the-art laser therapy. In addition, she provides a wide range of esthetic, reconstructive, surgical and comprehensive dental care.

Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha’s commitment to her patients and her pursuit of excellence in her own private practice and as a professional artist have earned her a national reputation in the Art of Fine Dentistry. This commitment is clearly reflected in the compassionate care so generously offered at Port Warwick Dental Arts, and needless to say, in thousands of beautiful smiles.

Learn more about Dr. Samaha and her staff at http://www.PWDentalArts.com.

About The Smiles for Life Foundation

The Smiles for Life Foundation is the children’s charity organization of the Crown Council, a leading-edge group of highly trained dentists. Crown Council dentists participating in the Smiles for Life campaign offer professional teeth whitening services at a considerably reduced price and then donate 100% of the cost to Smiles for Life to help children facing serious health conditions and educational deficiencies. Since 1998, the Crown Council’s Smiles for Life Foundation has raised over $ 25 million, benefiting hundreds of children’s charities across North America and the world.

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Wildscreen Brings Wildlife Films and Filmmakers to WILD9

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) October 13, 2009

Wildscreen announced today that its flagship ARKive initiative will sponsor WiLD SPEAK, the conservation communications symposium convening at WILD9, the 9th World Wilderness Congress.

WiLD SPEAK, organized by the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP), provides a forum for writers, photographers, and filmmakers to discuss environmental issues and themes, share strategies and technologies, and explore how their work can raise awareness and realize conservation objectives.

ARKive is one of several initiatives of the nonprofit Wildscreen, which has earned a long standing reputation for being at the heart of the international wildlife media industry. ARKive gathers together the very best footage and images of species at most threat of extinction into one centralized digital library, creating a unique audio-visual record of life on Earth.

Wildscreen, the organization behind ARKive, will bring to Merida two prestigious conservation filmmakers to conduct master classes, and a collection of films from the 25-year-old renowned Wildscreen film festival, which after touring Mexican cities, will culminate with screenings and a grand finale in Merida at WILD9.

“WildSpeak is a vital platform for ARKive,” said Wildscreen Chief Executive Harriet Nimmo. “Both initiatives leverage the impact of media in promoting an appreciation of the natural world. Imagery enables us to know what a plant or animal looks like. With knowing comes caring, and, with caring, conservation and smarter choices,” she said.

In recent years Wildscreen films and filmmakers have traveled to emerging markets such as India, Sri Lanka and China. Following the success of these traveling programs to offer valuable training and master classes to build capacity for the local film industry, Wildscreen is bringing two prestigious wildlife filmmakers to Mexico for WiLD SPEAK.

Paul Appleby, BAFTA-winning filmmaker, 28-year veteran of the BBC Natural History Unit and key contributor to the BBC Good Shooting Guide, will conduct a Master Class “Saving Planet Earth – How can film-making help?” Paul’s most recent BBC production Saving Planet Earth reached over 20 million people and raised £2m to launch the BBC Wildlife Fund.

While Paul Appleby develops and delivers programs for large global audiences across many different platforms, award-winning Cynthia Moses specializes in filmmaking at the local level for grassroots outreach and education on health and conservation issues. Executive Director and President of the International Conservation and Education Fund, Cynthia will conduct a Master Class “The critical role that local media production and dissemination can play in conservation.” As the technical and financial barriers to filmmaking have fallen, Cynthia increasingly focuses her efforts on training and working with local journalists and filmmakers, such as her current project in the Republic of Congo.

ARKive Director Richard Edwards will also conduct a Master Class Trends in wildlife film making using clips from Wildscreen’s latest international award-winning films to illustrate different ways of telling stories across budgets and technologies.

In addition, a collection of Wildscreen’s international documentary films about nature and conservation will be screened in Merida during WILD9.

“We are proud that ARKive — which provides current and future generations such a vital record of our earth’s species, particularly those that are disappearing — is sponsoring WiLD SPEAK and that Wildscreen has given us access to such high-caliber films and filmmakers,” said Cristina Mittermeier, iLCP executive director. WiLD SPEAK will also host the largest gathering of conservation photographers ever, exhibits and presentations by luminary nature photographers, and sessions for writers.

Register Here for WiLD SPEAK and WILD9!

Images are available for journalistic use exclusively as related to the news of this release. Please send requests to media contacts below.

WILD9 is a partnership between The WILD Foundation and Unidos para la Conservación and relies on the support and participation of many partner organizations.

ARKive (http://www.arkive.org) Since its launch in 2003, ARKive has gathered more than 40,000 videos, photographs and fact-files of Earth’s species. This rapidly growing collection is available to the public without charge. More than 1,500 of the world’s leading filmmakers and photographers have contributed the very best of nature and wildlife imagery to ARKive’s digital vault.

iLCP (http://www.ilcp.com) Our mission is to further environmental and cultural conservation through ethical photography. The iLCP is a project-driven organization, with a vision to translate conservation science into compelling visual messages targeted to specific audiences. iLCP works with leading scientists, policy makers, government leaders and conservation groups to produce the highest-quality documentary images of both the beauty and wonder of the natural world and the challenges facing it. From poaching to global warming, from habitat loss to cultural erosion, from sustainability to biological corridors, the work of conservation photographers covers the range of threats to biodiversity and is a critical component in the conservation toolbox.

The WILD Foundation (http://www.wild.org) Founded in 1974, WILD is the only international organization dedicated entirely and explicitly to wilderness protection around the world. WILD works to protect the planet’s last wild places and the wildlife and people who depend upon them, because wilderness areas provide essential social, spiritual, biological and economic benefits. We believe that intact wilderness areas are an essential core element of a healthy modern society.

Unidos para la Conservación (http://www.undiosparalaconservacion.org) Founded in 1992, Unidos is a nonprofit Mexican conservation organization that has actively promoted the concept of wilderness conservation in Mexico. Its working strategy combines the establishment of alliances with government, non-profit and corporate partners with the promotion of a conservation culture through publications and films in a search of conservation solutions through specific action.

Media Contacts:

Susan Bruce (Boulder, CO) – susan(at)wild9.org – 1 404 593 6391

Mikael Castro (Arlington, VA) – mikael(at)ilcp.com – 1 301 538 2358

Amy Nicholas (Bristol, UK) – amy.nicholas(at)wildscreen.org.uk – 44 (0) 117 3285952

Elena Torres (México DF, México) – elena(at)wild9.org – (52) 55 56159650

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Television Journalist Veronica De La Cruz Making News In Fight For Health Care Reform

Veronica De La Cruz answers questions about her brother and the need for health care reform on Good Day LA.

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 13, 2009

Television journalist and former CNN anchor Veronica De La Cruz has been telling the tale of her brother Eric’s tragic battle against insurance red tape to anyone who would listen. And, with recent appearances on Fox’s Good Day LA and in the November issue of Glamour magazine, that message is getting noticeably louder.

Speaking to Good Day LA hosts Steve Edwards Jillian Reynolds and Dorothy Lucey, De La Cruz shared the emotional story of how her brother, Eric De La Cruz, was denied coverage by private insurers because his diagnosis of cardiomyopathy was considered a pre-existing condition. Despite an extraordinary awareness and fund-raising campaign staged by his sister, Eric passed away July 4, 2009 while awaiting a transplant. De La Cruz also detailed the impact that her brother’s death has had on her family and how her grief has only fueled her determination to fight on in her brother’s honor.

“This is a real story. I want everyone out there to know it can happen to them,” De La Cruz stated. “What’s most important to me is that everyone with pre-existing medical conditions can’t be denied or discriminated against. This is a basic human right. Everyone should have access to health care.”

De La Cruz, a former CNN anchor and internet correspondent who is now with the TV Guide Network, is also featured in the November issue of Glamour magazine, where she discusses how she is honoring her late brother with her public advocacy of health care reform. In the article, “What Big Sister’s Love Can Do,” De La Cruz details the obstacles which she and her brother faced during his illness and how the pending health care reform legislation may remove many of them.

“I promised him I would do everything I could so that no one else would have to suffer the way he did,” she told the magazine. “I want every single member of Congress to hear his story. I won’t stop pushing for action until not one more patient dies while waiting for health care.”

Veronica’s full interview on Good Day LA is available at My Fox LA’s website and the entire Glamour article is available at the We Love Eric website.

In an effort to honor her late brother’s memory, De La Cruz is currently scheduled to lobby for health care reform at other upcoming events around the country. Please visit http://www.weloveeric.com for more information on her campaign for health care reform. For all other questions, please call 773-469-5027.

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New ISA Allowance – Cash Rich Over-50s Could Be Missing Out and Risk Giving Money To The Taxman

London, UK (PRWeb UK) October 14, 2009

Despite the positive news for the 50s and over that their new ISA allowance is increasing from 6th October 2009, new research from Fidelity International reveals that some non-savvy savers* could be missing out on sheltering £18 billion in savings and/or investments from the taxman.

Despite the positive news for the 50s and over that their Https://new ISA allowance is increasing from 6th October 2009, new research from Fidelity International reveals that some non-savvy savers* could be missing out on sheltering £18 billion in savings and/or investments from the taxman.

Fidelity has calculated that in total, all those aged over 50 could shelter an extra £63 billion from the tax man next month. Encouragingly, a nationwide online poll conducted by the company revealed that 79% of over 50s savers, with more than £10,000 in cash savings, are aware of the changes**. However only one in three (31%) of those who are aware know that they are able to invest an extra £3,000 tax-free straightaway this year. This number rises to 41% of those with cash savings worth more than £45,000, highlighting that raising awareness of the upcoming changes may encourage further ISA uptake amongst the over 50s.

Rob Fisher, Head of UK Personal Investments at Fidelity comments: “Whilst the new ISA limits are good news for all those aged over 50 wanting to make full use of their tax allowances, those with more than £10,000 in other cash savings should especially be looking to benefit. We believe that a lack of awareness about the true value of ISAs as a tax wrapper, and of the increased new ISA allowance, is partly to blame for this oversight among the general public.

“The good news is that this lack of awareness should be addressed fairly shortly. As the date of the increase approaches, financial advisers will be making sure their eligible clients are aware of the opportunity – we’ve had almost 350 adviser firms ask for our ISA packs in the last two weeks alone – and there will be more advertising and coverage of the change in the news media for those who make their own investment decisions.”

Fidelity suggests five key things that eligible investors need to know:

1. The full £10,200 can be invested in a Stocks & Shares ISA or you can invest up to £5,100 in a Cash ISA and put the balance in a Stocks & Shares ISA. This is an increase of £3,000 for Stocks and Shares ISAs and £1,500 for Cash ISAs.

2. You can open one Cash ISA and one Stocks & Shares ISA in each tax year (with combined limit of £10,200). These can either be with a single ISA provider, or with 2 different ISA providers.

3. If you have already invested in an ISA this tax year, you can top it up to the new limit.

4. If you have already invested in a Stocks & Shares ISA this tax year, you don’t have to invest in the same share, fund or even asset class, as long as you use the same ISA provider. For example, if in April this year you invested your ISA in a fixed income fund through a platform like Fidelity FundsNetworkTM, you can put the extra £3,000 in a UK equity fund if you are feeling more confident about the stock market.

5. If you are unsure where to invest your ISA but don’t want to lose the extra tax allowance, you could put it in an ISA Cash Park. You can then decide at a later date where to invest the money.

Mr Fisher concludes: “The 6th October marks an important date in the diary for any over 50s investor. It is the single biggest ISA limit increase we have seen since the introduction of the tax wrapper ten years ago and the over 50s get a head start in benefiting from this.

“We are living in an environment of rising taxes and by taking simple steps such as maximising each year’s ISA allowance, those approaching retirement can really make the most their savings. We urge everyone eligible for the new limit to consider their options carefully to ensure they are not missing out on this year’s valuable extra opportunity to shelter more of their hard-earned wealth from the tax man.”

Notes to editor:

*Over 50s with more than £10,000 in savings

**Research based on an online survey conducted by Opinium Research between 11-14th September 2009, sample base: 965 over 50s eligible for the new ISA limits.

Cash may only be held in the stocks and share component of an ISA on a temporary basis, for the purpose of investing in qualifying investments. Interest earned will be subject to an HM Revenue and Customs charge of 20%.

FIL Limited (“FIL”) and its subsidiary companies serve the major markets of the world by providing investment products and services to individuals and institutional investors outside the US.

For further information, please contact:

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More than 1000 Fundraising Websites Created with BlackbaudNow™

Charleston, S.C. (Vocus) October 15, 2009

Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB), the leading global provider of software and services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations announced today that since its launch in March 2009, BlackbaudNow™ has seen rapid adoption among nonprofit organizations and personal fundraisers.

BlackbaudNow provides nonprofits and personal fundraisers a point-and-click website builder with secure donation processing through PayPal and the ability to send emails and record donors’ giving histories. Users do not pay any setup or monthly fees for BlackbaudNow, but instead, pay fees on a per-transaction basis.

“With BlackbaudNow, I was able to quickly create a website, get a PayPal link, and use my database easily, with no training,” said Amy Pratt, The Greene School’s director of fundraising. “It was a very seamless process and we were up and running in a matter of minutes.” The Greene School now has a professional-looking website which allows staff to take donations online, track payments, and keep supporters up-to-date with information about promotions and events.

When My Sister’s House in Charleston, South Carolina decided to launch a campaign to urge supporters to donate five dollars within five days, the organization evaluated several options, including deploying changes to the organization’s national website. Given the campaign timeline, this domestic violence shelter and advocacy group chose BlackbaudNow as a fast and easy option to get online and start accepting donations. In just five days, the organization raised more than $ 6000, mostly online. “BlackbaudNow is very easy to use—in an hour I had the website designed, up and live,” said Kira Perdue, a board member with My Sister’s House.

“BlackbaudNow is not only easy to setup and use, but there are no upfront costs, which makes it ideal for small and growing nonprofits and personal fundraisers that want to establish a web presence for their cause and take their fundraising efforts online,” said Kirk Sadler, product line manager for BlackbaudNow. “We are pleased that more than 1000 fundraising sites have been created in such a short time – an adoption rate that is a true testament to the ease-of-use and value of the product.”

BlackbaudNow™ features:

WebNow—to create online presence and enable online fundraising, with point-and-click site design, and donations securely processed with PayPal
DonorNow—to track donor giving history and communications
EmailNow—to support email messages, e-newsletters and appeals

Visit http://www.blackbaudnow.com to register for a free web seminar introducing BlackbaudNow or to sign up for BlackbaudNow and receive instant access to WebNow, DonorNow, EmailNow and PayPal. For frequently asked questions, including pricing and additional details, visit http://www.bbnow.com/resources/faqs.

About Blackbaud

Blackbaud is the leading global provider of software and services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, enabling them to improve operational efficiency, build strong relationships, and raise more money to support their missions. Approximately 22,000 organizations — including University of Arizona Foundation, American Red Cross, Cancer Research UK, The Taft School, Lincoln Center, In Touch Ministries, Tulsa Community Foundation, Ursinus College, Earthjustice, International Fund for Animal Welfare, and the WGBH Educational Foundation — use one or more Blackbaud products and services for fundraising, constituent relationship management, financial management, website management, direct marketing, education administration, ticketing, business intelligence, prospect research, consulting, and analytics. Since 1981, Blackbaud’s sole focus and expertise has been partnering with nonprofits and providing them the solutions they need to make a difference in their local communities and worldwide. Headquartered in the United States, Blackbaud also has operations in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit http://www.blackbaud.com.

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Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: general economic risks; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; management of integration of acquired companies and other risks associated with acquisitions; risks associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to our dividend policy and share repurchase program, including potential limitations on our ability to grow and the possibility that we might discontinue payment of dividends; risks relating to restrictions imposed by the credit facility; risks associated with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles, particularly in larger organization; technological changes that make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov or upon request from Blackbaud’s investor relations department. All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.

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Simply Hired Introduces New Site for Localized Job Search in Japan

(PRWEB) October 15, 2009

Mountain View, Calif. – October 15, 2009 – Simply Hired, the largest job search engine, today announced a new localized destination website for Japan (http://www.simplyhired.jp).

With more than 200,000 available local job postings at launch, Simply Hired’s expanded presence in Asia will directly benefit job seekers-who anticipate a worsening in the job market toward the end of the year-and bring a wealth of opportunity to local recruiters, employers and Web publishers. The new job search engine for Japan joins localized Simply Hired websites in 14 other countries on five continents and in eight languages.

Simply Hired has indexed more than five million jobs worldwide from the leading job boards, content websites, newspapers and company career pages. The new site in Japan will provide local job seekers with a simple online job search experience in their native language. Without requiring membership, http://www.simplyhired.jp immediately shows returning users which new listings have been added since their last visit, offers an advanced search option to return job listings that match specific criteria, and allows job seekers to search for a position by local zip code or by train station. Additionally, through its international partnership with LinkedIn, http://www.simplyhired.jp will allow job seekers to discover the connections they have within companies, providing them the inside track on the hiring process.

“Japan’s unemployment rate reached a six-year high of 3.61 million in August, leaving an unprecedented number of job seekers looking for work,” said Sachin Shah, Director of International, Simply Hired. “With the launch of http://www.simplyhired.jp, Simply Hired continues our ongoing mission to provide localized, language-specific job search for every major region in the world-providing as many people as possible with an opportunity to find their ideal job.”

For recruiters and employers, Simply Hired offers the ability to add their jobs into these search sites through a job feed. They can also advertise their employment brand via premium display ads that appear on relevant search result pages. To express interest in including your jobs, visit any Simply Hired international site and click the “Add Jobs” link at the bottom of the page. For more information about advertising with display ads on Simply Hired, please contact displayads(at)simplyhired.com.

For the publisher community such as job boards, bloggers and content sites, Simply Hired provides additional, relevant job listings to supplement existing content. By including job listings on their sites, publishers can improve their visitor engagement and increase traffic. As an example, Simply Hired currently supplements LinkedIn’s international job board with millions of job listings from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, India, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Brazil, Mexico and Japan. For more information about incorporating Simply Hired international job search content on your site, please contact partners(at)simplyhired.com.

About Simply Hired

With more than five million job listings worldwide, Simply Hired (http://www.SimplyHired.com) is the world’s largest job search engine and recruitment advertising network. The company powers jobs on over 5,000 network partner sites such as LinkedIn, Plaxo, CNNMoney, BusinessWeek and The Washington Post. It operates global sites in 15 countries and eight languages on four continents including North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Simply Hired was the fastest growing job site in 2008 according to both ComScore and Nielsen Media. Simply Hired has been lauded as one of the “50 Coolest Websites” by Time magazine, a “Top 100 Website” by PC Magazine and the “Best of the Web” by BusinessWeek. Simply Hired has raised $ 22.3 million in funding from IDG Ventures SF, News Corporation’s Fox Interactive Media, Foundation Capital, Garage Technology Ventures and individual investors. The company is privately held and is based in

Mountain View, California.

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Iona College to Dedicate Ryan Library, One of the Most Advanced College Libraries in the Nation Re-design Combines Tradition and Technology

New Rochelle, New York (PRWEB) October 15, 2009

Continuing its leadership in educational technology, Iona College will dedicate on Saturday, October 17, its re-designed and expanded Ryan Library, one of the most advanced college libraries in the nation and one that is worthy of a nationally ranked private college. The $ 14 million project– which was fully paid for by funds contributed by private donors and grants from the Kresge Foundation and the Booth Ferris Foundation–represents a sweeping renovation of the college’s 60-year main library and has established a new center of ideas, information and culture on the campus.

It is the latest piece of a master plan that Iona College has been implementing since 1995 to strengthen the quality of its infrastructure and programs. A successful capital campaign of $ 100 million resulted in new residence halls, a student center, an athletics center and the new library that was officially showcased today for college officials, supporters, community leaders, alumni and others as part of Iona College’s Homecoming and Family Weekend.

Brother James A. Liguori, CFC, Iona College President, said: “We are not only celebrating an important milestone in the history of our college but the individuals who made it possible for Ryan Library to remain the absolute quintessential center of academic life at Iona College for years to come. Thanks to those who gave generously and to the expertise, vision and commitment of the project team members, the new Ryan Library more than fulfills the Vision of Excellence capital campaign we announced for this library three years ago.” He added: “They are leaving an enduring legacy for the pursuit of academic excellence at Iona College.”

Among those attending the October 17th dedication ceremony will be some of the largest donors to the campaign to raise funds for the library project including Alice Marie and Thomas E. Hales (’58) of Briarcliff Manor, Retired Chairman and CEO, Union State Bank; Patrick J. Lynch (’59) of Sea Girt, NJ and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Retired Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Texaco and Mary Catherine and Raymond J. Reisert, Jr. (’63) of Kitty Hawk, NC, Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, PW Funding, Inc.

The 63,800 square-foot, three-story Ryan Library is about 15,800 square feet larger than the previous library and is equipped with technologically advanced facilities and an inviting design to better serve 4,300 students and alumni. It is the result of four years of intensive research and input from hundreds of students and faculty.

Since opening at the start of the fall semester, the Ryan Library has received rave reviews from students who have made it their preferred destination to study. “We are personally excited to see the students use the library in a way that we envisioned it to be,” said Joanne Steele (’87), Iona College’s Vice Provost who spearheaded the library’s revamping.

The reconfiguration is a marriage of library science and technology that offers students both individual quiet study and group work/study areas. It boasts 104-dual-boot iMac workstations, networked printers and scanners, a knowledgeable staff of reference librarians and technical support available seven days a week and access to more than 80 electronic research data bases comprising more 15,000 journal and newspaper titles, a print collection comprising about 250,000 books and 700 hard-copy journals and newspapers and a café offering refreshments to help break up long study hours.

In addition, the interior is inviting with well-lit, large open spaces. One of the design considerations was to make the library a visually prominent structure seen by visitors and pedestrians approaching the main campus entrance on North Avenue. Brother Liguori recommended to architect Anthony Pucillo of New Rochelle, that this be accomplished by changing the location of the library’s new entrance to face North Street which runs parallel to the campus perimeter.

Previously, a cluster of aging storefronts were in front of the library on North Avenue but these were eventually demolished, providing an opportunity to showcase the library’s attractive new library design which retains the original Georgian style. “When I submitted a sketch showing how the library would look when designed to face North Avenue, Brother Liguori said, ‘let’s go,’” recalls Pucillo who has designed all of the recent new buildings at Iona. “That is the first and only time in my more than 40-year career that a client ever approved a concept on the basis of a single concept drawing.”

The attractiveness of the front entrance was also enhanced with the addition of a small landscaped park with a lawn, shrubs, trees and benches for relaxing.

The process of creating a 21st century library began in 2001 when Iona was one among the first colleges in the nation to install a completely wireless network and, in 2007, it introduced 55 dual iMacs running Windows and MAC OS with Internet access to electronic resources and journals in all major academic disciplines.

A Carnegie Mellon grant that the college received four years ago allowed Ms. Steele and Rick Palladino (’76), the College’s Director of Libraries, to tour colleges and libraries across the Northeast and at Emory University in Georgia to learn and see first-hand what other leading colleges were doing to develop new approaches to delivering library services. “We spoke with hundreds of students at Iona to solicit their attitudes toward the library and how this age-old institution could be user-friendly and relevant for them,” said Ms. Steele.

In addition, the library and information technology staffs were integrated as a team that worked together to move the Ryan Library into the digital era. As a result of that integration, the library’s staff not only helps students navigate through the data bases when they are doing research but also answers technical questions. In addition, the staff conducts ongoing training of faculty members in the use of the technology.

Open seven days a week with extended evening hours, Ryan Library boasts an extensive team of nine full-time and five part-time librarians and twelve full-time and seven part-time support people.

“The role of the college librarian in the digital era is even more important today than in the library a generation ago when all the source material could be found on a library’s shelf,” said Palladino. He added: “With so much information on the Internet, the college librarians are the research search engines who can guide the students in locating and validating the source material for their research projects.”

The enthusiastic response to the new library has been measured by a significant spike in its usage since the new semester began. In the past the Ryan Library averaged between 750-1000 visitors during a typical weekday. That has risen to more than 1,200 which Palladino expects to increase as the semester progresses.

Taking advantage of the college’s wireless network, students can also access 24/7 the library’s data bases from their residences or anywhere else on the campus. In addition, the college’s website, http://www.iona.edu, provides links to the databases for students wishing to research remotely.

However, in spite of the technological advances that are the hallmark of Iona College’s new library, a time traveler who researched at the Ancient Library of Alexandria several millennia ago would be very comfortable at the Ryan Library by being able to select a book from the vast print collection and finding a quiet corner to turn the pages and learn.

Founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Edmund Rice Christian Brothers, Iona College is a private, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of American Catholic higher education. Iona– currently listed in the top tier of US News and World Report’s annual “America’s Best Colleges 2010; The Princeton Review’s Best Northeastern Colleges 2010 edition and Business Week’s Top 25 Undergraduate Business Schools in the Northeast–offers undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and master of business administration degrees and numerous post-graduate certificate programs.

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