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The Top Party School Shoots For A Lower Ranking
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:00:00 -0400
The University of Florida in Gainesville is the No. 1-ranked party school. It's a distinction that surprises some students, and administrators hope new policies will help the school change that reputation.
Pick Of Palin Sets Up Battle For Female Voters
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:41:00 -0400
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the first woman picked for a Republican presidential ticket, appeals to social and economic conservatives — and possibly disgruntled Clinton supporters. But it appears that John McCain will forfeit a chance to question Barack Obama's relative lack of experience.
McCain Picks Gov. Palin As Running Mate
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400
Sen. John McCain surprised a lot of people Friday by picking Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate. McCain is in Dayton, Ohio to make the announcement. Madeleine Brands talk to David Schaper who's at the McCain rally in Dayton.

The Talk of the Town

Lauren Collins: The Brooklyn painter Kehinde Wiley.
Lauren Collins Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The painter Kehinde Wiley first travelled to Nigeria in 1997. He was trying to find his father, whom he had never met, or, more crucially for a portraitist, seen. (His mother didn’t have any photographs.) After several weeks in Lagos, he found his dad, who welcomed him. But--like any . . .
James Surowiecki: What drives market volatility?
James Surowiecki Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
American investors are frazzled. True, oil prices have fallen from their most vertiginous highs, the dollar is a bit stronger, and the stock market has actually risen over the past month. But none of those things have happened in a smooth and steady fashion. The stock market’s “ascent,” in particular . . .
Hendrik Hertzberg: What Barack Obama is up against.
Hendrik Hertzberg Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0000
The week before the week before this week’s scheduled gathering of the delegates and their media camp followers in Denver, the nominee-presumptive of the Democratic Party did something that is strongly recommended, and ought to be mandatory, for anyone who has just logged a year and a half’s worth . . .

 

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AMAL Human Development Network - Organization providing technical and capacity-building support to the development and social sectors in Pakistan. Information on past and current projects, how to join.

Community Foundation for Greater Manchester - UK nonprofit that develops and promotes local charity through voluntary and community organisations in a philanthropic and sustainable manner

Guate.org - A resource page dedicated to Central American aid.
Meta Description: [ Scripture cover totes for LDS (Mormon) scriptures like the Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Convenants and more ]

500 International Organisation Development South Africa (IOD-SA) - Provides consultancy and project management services relating to social, economic and organisational development in South Africa and Africa.

NGO Romania - Project of the Romanian Telework Society, providing internet and general support to non-government organizations within the country. News, articles, directory of nonprofits.
Meta Description: [ ONG Romania is a project dedicated to the Romanian NGO, including the official site of Romanian telework society, free pages for Romanian NGO, a NGO Directory, web forum and an ezine for Romanian NGO ]

Pro Bono Australia - Publisher of a nationwide directory of charities. Site provides frequently asked questions, advertising rates, contact information, forum.

The Philanthropist - Quarterly journal covering issues of interest to the Canadian nonprofit sector. Provides searchable index, editorial information, back issue and subscription ordering.
Meta Description: [ The Philanthropist is a quarterly journal on accounting, tax, financial issues, investments, boards of directors, governance, and laws concerning charities in Canada. Covers Canada Customs and Regulatory Agency, public policy, and advocacy, fundraising, gifts, donations, and endowments. Pub... ]

Total Non Profit Resources - Online resource aimed at Canadian organizations. Members-only services, member benefits, general information.
Meta Description: [ TOTAL Non Profit Resources is an interactive, web-based resource centre. It is designed to assist both staff and volunteers working for small to medium-sized voluntary sector organizations in accessing the resources they require to effectively manage their organizations. ]

Voluntary Sector Knowledge Network - Provides management assistance, in the form of articles, fora and mentors, for nonprofit and voluntary sector leaders in British Columbia, Canada. Includes sections for fundraising, media management, government relations.
Meta Description: [ The Voluntary Sector Knowledge Network provides management assistance for nonprofit and voluntary sector leaders in British Columbia and elsewhere. Topics covered: Fundraising, collaboration and partnering, media and public relations, advocacy, client involvement and empowerment, leadership, gove... ]