A veritable list of who's who will be attending the gala to support Hoops4Africa.
Hoops4Africa is a non-profit corporation, based in Washington, DC, that is committed to applying the endorsement of National Basketball Association (NBA) players to educate African youth about HIV/AIDS prevention methods. We hope to positively leverage the success and influence of these Professional Basketball Celebrities to deliver the Hoops4Africa "Play safe, Stay Alive" message. www.Hoops4Africa.org. "It's the caliber of committee members and attendees and the fact that they've united,
here in the nation's capital, to support Hoops4Africa's vision that really shows what can happen when we commit ourselves to something that's for the betterment
of
our world's children" says Hoops4Africa Chairman and President Stephan Bekale.Our city's Sports Celebrity, Diplomatic, Congressional & Community leaders invite the public to attend a magnificent and magical afternoon at the MCI Center's exclusive Crown Royal Suite, 601 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004 to celebrate the Official Hoops4Africa Black-tie Basket-Ball and Blue Jeans Benefit.
Proceeds benefit the Hoops4Africa and underwrite their Youth Education and HIV/AIDS prevention methods for the entirety of 2004. The gala includes cocktail reception, champagne brunch, New York Knicks vs. the Washington Wizards, special post-game meet-and-greet with players from both teams, and much more.MARCH 7, 2004 "HOOPS4AFRICA BASKET-BALL BRUNCH & CHAMPAGNE CELEBRATION" BENEFITWHAT: Hoops4Africa Gets the Basket-Ball Rolling ? The Basket-Ball Brunch and Champagne Celebration benefit with the New York Knicks and Washington Wizards. Proceeds benefit Hoops4Africa and underwrite its Youth Education and HIV/AIDS prevention methods for the entirety of 2004.
The gala brunch includes live entertainment, special guest three-time Grammy Winner Wayne Jobson, The Washington Wizards vs.
the New York Knicks, Champagne Brunch, Meet and Greet, Silent Auction, take-home gifts and more.WHEN: Sunday, March 7, 2004 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.WHERE: MCI Center's exclusive Crown Royal Suite, 601 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20004WHY:
A new study on AIDS infection rates shows dramatic increases in African youth. At the end of 2001, there were 28.1 million sub-Saharan Africans living with HIV/AIDS. The overall prevalence of HIV among sub-Saharan African adults, ages 15 to 49 years, is estimated to be an astounding 8.4 percent as compared to the US population estimate of infection of .003 percent. Prevalence varies widely across the African continent.
In some West African countries prevalence is less than 2 percent of the population, while in countries in southern Africa ? including South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe ? 20 percent and more of the population are living with HIV/AIDS. By educating children early, the hope is to stem if not eradicate AIDS altogether from the African continent over the next several decades. This benefit will help underwrite the the HIV/AIDS education and outreach programs for 2004.HONORARY BASKETBALL CHAIRPERSONS: Patrick EwingGeorge LynchBob FerryHONORARY DIPLOMATIC COMMITTEE:Ambassador of Gabon Koby Koomson
(rtd)Ambassador of Gabon Jules Marius OgouebandjaHONORARY CONGRESSIONAL CHAIRPERSON:Congressman Donald Payne (NJ)TICKETS: $500 per person; Corporate Sponsorships still available. For more information and tickets, please visit
http://www.hoops4africa.org or Email e-mail protected from spam botsATTIRE: Cocktail or business. HOOPS4AFRICA Tax ID # 501 C 3 HOOPS4AFRICA FEIN 56 238 2647SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES:SLAM DUNK SPONSOR$50,000Halftime Check Presentation.
Ten VIP Tickets to the Gala Brunch.MCI Center In-arena Advertising/Marketing Rights. Recognition on all web, printed marketing and advertising collateral..
Survey Shows Russians want Greater Media Attention and Education on HIV/AIDS - Russian Media Companies Build on Efforts to Combat HIV/AIDS in 2006
(ContentDesk) October 31, 2005 -- A majority of Russians say HIV/AIDS is a problem that needs more attention and view mass media as an effective mechanism for battling the HIV/AIDS epidemic, according to a new national public opinion survey released today by Transatlantic Partners Against AIDS (TPAA), a non-governmental organization, at the 2nd annual meeting of the Russian Media Partnership to Combat HIV/AIDS held in Moscow. The Partnership, coordinated by TPAA, brings together the communication power of more than 40 Russian and international media companies to raise awareness and inform the public about HIV/AIDS through its StopSPID (StopAIDS) public education campaign.Additional key findings of the survey include:"???84% of respondents say that the numbers of Russians living with HIV/AIDS has increased during the past five years;"???70% believe AIDS is not receiving enough attention today;"???86% say they are comfortable with public discussion about the issue of HIV/AIDS;"???78% view...
Survey Shows Russians want Greater Media Attention and Education on HIV/AIDS - Russian Media Companies Build on Efforts to Combat HIV/AIDS in 2006
Website Offers Community & Quality Intimacy to HIV/AIDS Victims
"It's a unique concept" said Matt Beram, co-founder of the site, "because it's not just about AIDS politics, it's not just a forum, and it's not exactly a dating service. We provide comprehensive information, and a forum for discussions, but most importantly we help people make high-quality, intimate connections."Founded in January 2004, the completed site debuted in May and has already grown to over 600 members. "Our ultimate aim," explains Beram, "is to become profitable so that we can donate large amounts of money to finding a cure."Future plans call for the site to be completely ad-supported, despite the only cost at present being $9.95 per month to have unlimited contacts. "All the big dating sites charge upwards of $20 per month," Beram points out. "But when we have enough members to sell ads, we will not charge anything.
Full access with full service for free, that's always what I've wanted."Beram and partner Brian Thomas, who came aboard in August, are working hard to...
Website Offers Community & Quality Intimacy to HIV/AIDS Victims
The Advantages of Programmable Hearing Aids
People need hearing aids for a variety of reasons. Perhaps your hearing is degenerating due to normal aging, or perhaps you have undergone a serious illness that resulted in moderate hearing loss. Whatever the reason, if you have mild to moderate hearing impairment, it is likely that a hearing aid can help to better your quality of life.
Conventional hearing aids are the analog variety and are non-programmable. This means that they have one setting that cannot be changed or altered.
With these models, you may experience sensitivity to background noise without the option to filter. Though many believe that these models are better than no hearing aid at all, with today's advanced technology, other options are available.
Programmable, or digital hearing aids are designed and programmed specifically for each individual. After you have had a hearing examination, your audiologist will determine the level of your hearing loss and what product best suits...
Remember This: Tips to Help Improve Your Memory
To understand how memory might be improved, it is a smart idea to learn about how memory works and fails. A small structure in the brain called the hippocampus is the nerve center for memory formation. That's where the crucial switching from short-term to long-term memory takes place through a process called "consolidation." Most memory diseases involve the steady deterioration of consolidation, so it may be easier to call on ancient memories and not be able to store any new ones. Can anything be done to enhance your ability to store memories? Five tips that generally improve memory are:
Healthcare Crisis Update: Health Insurance Reform Needed. LowerMyDoctorbills.com Proposes to Change the Way America Buys Healthcare!
Health insurance premiums continue to rise and are becoming unaffordable for many American working families. We've moved away from the original concept of insurance in dealing with healthcare. Spreading the risk among many for large claims makes sense, but paying additional premiums to cover expenses you know you will incur doesn't. Perhaps a new approach to health insurance is needed. Let's compare other areas where insurance plays a major role.
You purchase auto insurance to protect yourself and others as mandated by state laws.
But, you also protect your car from damage due to accidents and theft.
What would happen to your auto insurance premiums if your policy included the cost of a weekly carwash, annual detailing and monthly oil changes?
That's what we've done with health insurance.
Homeowners insurance is another example.
Home maintenance costs are not built into the cost of insuring the home against damage.
Is there...
Healthcare Crisis Update: Health Insurance Reform Needed. LowerMyDoctorbills.com Proposes to Change the Way America Buys Healthcare!
Beautysak.com Helps Lucky Magazine Readers “Do Good While They Shop”
TAMPA BAY, FL (ContentDesk) November 18, 2005 -- Readers of the current issue of Lucky Magazine will find Beautysak.com listed under the Do Good While You Shop section, in which customers can elect to contribute 30% of their qualifying Votivo purchase at Beautysak.com to the AIDS charity Project Inform.Project Inform is a national, nonprofit, community-based organization working to end the AIDS epidemic.
The organization strives to educate people living with HIV, their caregivers and their healthcare and service providers about the treatment and monitoring of HIV disease.
Since 1985, Project Inform has fought for funding for HIV research and treatment and care.
Project Inform has also served as a support system to help educate people to make the right choices and how to take action in the fight against HIV.All of the staff at Beautysak are happy to work with Lucky Magazine for this great cause. says Sofie Lefebvre, Beautysak LLC founder and President.About...
Work From Home - Fun With Telemarketers
Copyright 2005 Elaine Currie
During the time I have spent working at home, I have encountered many telemarketers.
That's how I found out about their radar: when I went out to work telemarketers always rang in the evening while I was trying to cook or eat dinner, now they ring during the day when I am trying to work at home.
A joke that arrived in my email made me realise that I am not alone in being less than fond of telemarketers.
(In fact, they are on my list right up with lawyers and estate agents.)
I'll be sharing a few tips from this joke with you throughout this article but, if you want to read all 20 of them, you can see them at my website on the same page as this article.
I can usually identify telemarketers immediately because they will almost inevitably open with "Good morning, madam.
How are you today?"
Nobody but a telemarketer would dream of ringing a person and addressing her as "madam"...
"Groove in the Grove" Free Public Concert and Gala to Benefit AIDS Memorial Grove
Media Contacts:Gina Gatta, 415.577.0404Maria Moyer-Angus, 510.384-4604Materials and photos available at www.aidsmemorial.orgSAN FRANCISCO, CA -- The National AIDS Memorial Grove will present its spring fundraising gala, Groove in the Grove, on Friday evening, May 21, 2004 from 7:00 to 11:00p.m. The event will be held under a tent erected for the occasion, in The Meadow at the seven-acre memorial in Golden Gate Park. Roberta Gonzales of CBS 5 will emcee the evening's activities, which include a silent auction of donated items from local designers including a smoky topaz necklace by Federico de Vera and performances by Lori Carsillo and The Nick Rossi Set, and featured performer??talented singer, songwriter, and pianist, Spencer Day.In keeping with the Grove's tradition of creating a unique atmosphere for its annual gala, this year's Groove in the Grove will use music and d?cor to transport guests to a jet-set supper-club...
"Groove in the Grove" Free Public Concert and Gala to Benefit AIDS Memorial Grove
Is Fine Jewelry a good item to Sell on eBay
Are you looking for "Hot Items" to sell on your eBay Auction? Are you having trouble deciding on a category? Being an active eBayer, I am often asked about what products to sell. As explained in my book, finding the right product in the right category is cruical.
Many people ask me whether jewelry is a good item to sell on their eBay auction. My opinion is yes, it can be. For the most part jewelry is easy to package and easy to ship.
And provided you have done your research...
Hoops4Africa Gets the Basket-Ball Rolling ? Brunch and Champagne benefit with the Washington Wizards and the New York Knicks to take place Saturday, March 7, 2004! Is Fine Jewelry a good item to Sell on eBay jewelry
WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU CROSS A SUPERMODEL WITH A COSMETIC GIANT? ?your attention
MALIBU, CA (ContentDesk) JANUARY 7 2004--International actress and supermodel, RACHEL HUNTER has signed a 3 year, multimillion dollar deal to be the face of CLASSIFIED COSMETICS?, the company changing the face of cosmetics with their patented line of ERA? spray on makeup. RACHEL, who graced the cover of Vogue at 17 and still stops traffic in the new millennium was a natural choice for the emerging cosmetic giant. "Rachel is the perfect face for the company," says company founder/CEO, Yolanda Halston....
Hoops4Africa Gets the Basket-Ball Rolling ? Brunch and Champagne benefit with the Washington Wizards and the New York Knicks to take place Saturday, March 7, 2004! WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU CROSS A SUPERMODEL WITH A COSMETIC GIANT? ?your attention
Reverse Mortgage Providing Peace of Mind Without Sacrificing Safety or Security
For many seniors one of their greatest sources of security is their home. It not only provides a comfortable and familiar environment, but it provides a sense of independence and a source of many fond memories. The equity in that home represents a financial nest egg and a legacy for them to pass on to their family. With the ever-increasing cost of maintaining a home, along with the overall rise in the cost of healthcare, finding the resources to live out ones life at home is becoming a growing...
Hoops4Africa Gets the Basket-Ball Rolling ? Brunch and Champagne benefit with the Washington Wizards and the New York Knicks to take place Saturday, March 7, 2004! Reverse Mortgage Providing Peace of Mind Without Sacrificing Safety or Security Hearing aids
What Does the Boots Herbal Store, (Health Food Store) Offer that?s different?
Boots Herbal Store will help you make healthy living the way Mother Nature intended.
Established since the 1930's, it is both well established and staffed by knowledgeable personnel.
Using only natural ingredients that are available all year round, Boots Herbal Store can help you make the right selections for your natural health diet.
Whether you are trying to gain muscle or lose weight, they are prepared to give you the right advice...
Child Bedroom Furniture
Children's Bedroom Furniture should be bought while keeping in mind the needs of the children. The furniture should be done in sprightly colors to keep the spirits of the children bright. The Bedroom Furniture should have storage space to hold the toys and belongings of the kids. The ideal furniture for children should be such that it's fun to have around and designed to be sturdy enough to last.
You can get an entire bedroom set that is replete with beds, drawers and a mirror,...