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Himalayan Charity Uses New Technology to Support Tradition: Institute for Compassionate Living Receives Global Support Through Internet Crowdfunding

The Dharmalaya Institute, a small sustainable village development charity in the Indian Himalayas, is finding unprecedented support through a new crowdfunding campaign. The Dharmalaya Institute partnered with the Earthville Network, a US-based nonprofit organization, to create life-changing service-learning programs for Indian and international participants. By the just the fifth day of a three-week campaign, the Institute had already received 75% of its fundraising goal. - November 16, 2012 - Earthville

Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County Adds Two Members

The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Ventura County announced the addition of two new board members. Bruce Stenslie and Gregory Liu were officially appointed by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on October 23, 2012. - November 16, 2012 - Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County

AGT Launches Islamic Carbon Trading

Advanced Global Trading introduces Carbon trading in the Middle East. Carbon Trading is a form of green trading that uses certificates to represent a reduction of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere, is gaining popularity. - November 16, 2012 - Advanced Global Trading

Cleantech Open Awards Dragonfly Solutions Alumnus of the Year at Global Forum

Cleantech Open Academy Awards recognizes Dragonfly Solutions as the top clean technology innovator with the most significant progress achieved during the year. - November 16, 2012 - Dragonfly

Eastern National Publishes The Moton School Story: Children of Courage

Before the sit-ins in Greensboro, before the Montgomery bus boycott, there was the student strike at the Robert Russa Moton High School in Farmville, Virginia. In 1951, Barbara Johns led her follow students in protest against the inadequate and overcrowded facilities they faced. Their strike, which... - November 16, 2012 - Eastern National

QA Graphics Offers Entry Level Energy Dashboard Pricing

QA Graphics, provider of the award-winning Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard, ® has introduced two new affordable packages allowing organizations of all sizes to take advantage of this educational solution to promote sustainability and inform occupants and the public about their sustainable... - November 16, 2012 - QA Graphics

A Metaphysical University Announces an End of the World Special

The International Metaphysical University has slashed prices on classes until 21 December 2012, the infamous end of the Mayan calendar. - November 16, 2012 - International Metaphysical University

Talk Fusion's "World's First" Video Newsletters Celebrated as an Overwhelming Success

New Video Communication Product taking world by storm as Talk Fusion Associates & Customers impressed & inspired by innovative way to brand themselves & engage their audience. - November 16, 2012 - Talk Fusion

Krav Maga Orange County Innovates the Self Defense Education Experience with KravPass™

Krav Maga Orange County continues bringing the highest quality self-defense training in Southern California with new curriculum monitoring tool. - November 16, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County

Rabbi Mendel Mintz Announces Chabad Community Center Building Project

Cabins to quadruple space for the Aspen area Jewish community center, says Mendel Mintz. - November 16, 2012 - Mendel Mintz

Oklahoma City Firefighters Provide New Coats to 2,000 School Children in Great Need Launching the Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation

Oklahoma City Firefighters, IAFF Local 157, Board of Chief Officers, and the Oklahoma City Retired Firefighter Association are providing 2,000 Oklahoma City school children with brand-new coats through their partnership with Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation, a division of the largest non-profit distributer of new coats in the U.S., Operation Warm. - November 16, 2012 - Operation Warm

NCRMA Expects Increase in Sales and Seasonal Employment During the Upcoming Holiday Season

Holiday Spending in 2012 Projected to Increase 4.1 Percent from Previous Year, Creating More Seasonal Jobs - November 16, 2012 - North Carolina Retail Merchants Association

Former Nielsen and The Cambridge Group Executives Join Marketing Management Analytics to Support Continued Record Growth

MMA hires top analytic and consulting executives as company expands presence in Chicago to support growing client base. - November 16, 2012 - Marketing Management Analytics

Payroll Software EzPaycheck Streamlines Year-End Tax Reporting for Non-Profits

Small business payroll software provider halfpricesoft.com improved ezPaycheck with new YTD feature to help non-profits streamline year-end tax reporting. And a 33% off special promotion is available at www.halfpricesoft.com. - November 16, 2012 - Halfpricesoft

Texas Trust Credit Union Named One of Top 100 Places to Work in Dallas-Fort Worth

Texas Trust Credit Union was named one of the top 100 places to work in Dallas-Fort Worth by the Dallas Morning News and WorkplaceDynamics. It offers a family-friendly work environment with great pay and exceptional benefits. - November 16, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union

BusinessCardHolders.us.com Restocks Floor Standing Interactive Donation Box

Five-foot customizable coin collector offers interactive design to make giving fun. Attention-getting “coin race” style attracts passers-by and customers. - November 16, 2012 - DisplayShops

Under Cabinet LED Light Enhances Visual Performance and Reduces Energy Costs

SpaceCo's Wave Strip Light LED under cabinet light has many advantages over compact fluorescent lights, such as lower energy costs, longer lifetime (up to 50,000 hours) and is LEED credit eligible. - November 16, 2012 - SpaceCo Business Solutions

The Spine Health Foundation Announces 2013-2014 Board of Directors

Spine Health Foundation, Inc. (SHF) has added four additional board seats and elected new directors and officers for the 2013-2014 term. The SHF Board of Directors offers a variety of professional strengths and a passion for helping disadvantaged individuals overcome chronic pain due to spinal disorders. Each member brings considerable experience in medicine, public relations, technology and/or finance expertise. - November 16, 2012 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services Selected to Handle Sales and Marketing for New Cary Community

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston to handle sales and marketing for Creekside at Olde Carpenter in Cary, NC. - November 16, 2012 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston

The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program: a Continuum of Excellence

It started with a simple vision: “Create a remote place where people of all backgrounds could come together to experience the arts.” That vision spurred the creation of the Idyllwild Summer Arts Program that in its 63rd year creates a setting for artists of all ages to experience what... - November 16, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy

Caseable Offers Unique Gifts for the Holidays

Caseable is the perfect gift solution for any loved one. the company offers a personal, customized way to protect electronics. - November 16, 2012 - Caseable

Cook County Leads the Way to Strong October Home Sales in Metro Chicago Real Estate Market, RE/MAX Reports

The seven-county metropolitan Chicago real estate market delivered a strong performance in October, with 43 percent more homes changing hands than in the same month last year. The increase in sales activity was especially pronounced in Cook County and the City of Chicago, according to a RE/MAX... - November 16, 2012 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois

Author of "The Baker’s Son" Receives Honorary Degree from UWI

Jamaica – Mr. Lowell Hawthorne – President & CEO of Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill and author of his newly published memoir “The Baker’s Son” was conferred with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University of the West Indies, in the second of four... - November 16, 2012 - Golden Krust Bakery

Omega Marketing Group, Inc. President Writes Book on Per Inquiry Advertising

New book by Omega Marketing Group's President, Diana Jadin, Per Inquiry Secrets Revealed, provides step by step information on how to create and build a per inquiry media campaign. - November 16, 2012 - Omega Marketing Group

Industry Intelligence Announces i2partnership with Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)

Industry Intelligence Inc. partners with the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) to assist in the IoPP’s mission to create opportunities that help packaging professionals succeed. - November 16, 2012 - industry intelligence, inc.

Local Toy Store Donates to the Young Hurricane Victims - Everyone Has a Chance to Participate

Local Toy store will deliver toys to the young victims of Hurricane Sandy at shelters on Long Island. - November 16, 2012 - EliteToyStore

Rocky Mountain ADA Center Informs Caregivers of Employment Rights and Protections

In Honor of National Caregivers Month, Rocky Mountain ADA Center Provides Valuable Information for the More Than 65 Million Americans Providing Daily Care and Support for Their Loved Ones - November 16, 2012 - Rocky Mountain ADA Center

Worry Free Wrist Wallet Launches www.WorryFreeWallet.com

Worry Free Wallet, an innovative retailer of wrist wallets or bracelets with a secret pocket, announces the grand opening of their newly created online e-ecommerce site http://www.WorryFreeWallet.com. Designed as an alternative to heavy handbags and bulky pockets, Worry Free Wrist Wallets offer a... - November 16, 2012 - Worry free Wallet

Onondage Musculoskeletal Group Adopts Services of SpectraMedi for Medical Transcription Services

Onondage Musculoskeletal Group chooses U.S.-based Medical Transcription Service Provider, SpectraMedi. All Medical Transcription needs Onondage Musculoskeletal Group will be met by SpectraMedi. - November 16, 2012 - SpectraMedi MSO Medical Transcription Services & Technology Solutions

Daimer Unveils Pressure Washer with Zero Fumes

Pressure washer contractors and maintenance professionals are always seeking powerful all electric hot water systems for use indoors. A new machine offers an excellent combination of pressure, temperature, and flow rate for the ultimate in effective, environmentally-safe cleaning. - November 16, 2012 - Daimer Industries, Inc.

Allinea Releases Tools for Intel® Xeon Phi™ Coprocessor Developers

The Allinea DDT debugger for the Intel® Xeon Phi™ coprocessor is already available for download via the Allinea website in the recently released Allinea DDT 3.2.1 - and is being demonstrated at the Allinea booth (#2531) during SC12. - November 16, 2012 - Allinea Software

WorkOne Indianapolis Helps More Than 150 Find Jobs Through Hire Fair for Healthcare Workers

More than a quarter of jobseekers attending WorkOne Indianapolis’s Healthcare Hire Fair found a job. The event, which was hosted at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on August 27, 2012, connected qualified healthcare workers to local hospital and medical facility hiring managers. About 500 job seekers... - November 16, 2012 - EmployIndy

EmployIndy’s YouthBuild Program Continues to Help Indy Youth

YouthBuild Indy will continue through 2015 under the guidance of EmployIndy with support of a $1.1 million YouthBuild grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. EmployIndy was selected as one of 74 programs to receive funding in 2012. EmployIndy has received funding for the program since 2007. Since then, YouthBuild Indy has prepared more than 140 young people for better careers. - November 16, 2012 - EmployIndy

PriorITize Expands Skills of ESTs Through Level 2 and Level 3 Training and Certification

Career-advancing training is available to Electronic Systems Technicians (EST) with industry experience through a local job training and placement initiative called PriorITize. Central Indiana employers can recommend employees who would benefit from additional knowledge in network set-up, including... - November 16, 2012 - EmployIndy

Guardian Capital Advisors, LLC Sponsors Raleigh Roundup

Local Financial Advisory Firm Helps The American Cancer Society Make Nov. 9 Event a Great Success - November 16, 2012 - Guardian Capital Advisors

USClaims Voted Best Pre-Settlement Financer for Third Straight Year

Litigation financing company given high marks by readers of The Legal Intelligencer as a trusted service provider to attorneys and their clients. - November 16, 2012 - USClaims

Lewey Landscaping & LawnCare, Inc. Releases Podcast on Winterizing Your Lawn

Triangle-Based Lawn Care Company Discusses the Importance of Winterizing Lawns and Irrigation Systems - November 16, 2012 - Lewey Landscaping and Lawn Care

BJAC Promotes Fred Wolters to Healthcare Planning and Design Principal

Healthcare Architect with 35 Years of Experience Promoted to New Role within North Carolina Architectural Firm. - November 16, 2012 - BJAC

Action Party Speaks Out Over Dual Candidates for Village President

Because of Morton Grove Trustee Dan DiMaria's decision to challenge incumbent Mayor Daniel J. Staackmann for the position of Village President in the April 2013 municipal election, a February primary will now take place. The Action Party continues to endorse the slate of candidates it selected and announced on October 17, 2012. - November 16, 2012 - Action Party of Morton Grove

Rosarius Impresses at Hickory Test with Lee Faulk Racing

Veterans Day 2012 not only marked the day we as a nation remember those who served for our freedom, but a day in which Florida native Jason Rosarius sat behind the wheel of his first Whelen Late Model Stock race car. Rosarius spent Saturday traveling up the East Coast to get to Newton, North... - November 16, 2012 - Rosarius Racing

Taking the Stage: Publisher Chosen to be Part of the Latin GRAMMY® Gift Bags

Newly printed for the 2012 fall season, Sylvan Dell is honored to send its science and math picture books home with XIII Annual Latin GRAMMY® presenters and performers for their children to enjoy. - November 16, 2012 - Arbordale Publishing

International Buyers Choose Sarasota as Ideal Property Investment Destination Says Investments in Sarasota's Lee Mirman

Investments in Sarasota announced this week that international buyers are returning to the Florida luxury realty market and choosing Sarasota in particular to purchase luxury international real estate. Certified International Property Specialist Lee Mirman, CEO of the firm, is pleased to see an increase in buyers looking for estate agents Sarasota Fl and expects the trend for Sarasota investments to continue. - November 16, 2012 - Investments in Sarasota

A Gang Infiltrator Falls for a Girl He Cannot Pursue in Dèjá Vu and Fritters Too

Gang infiltrator David feels an immediate bond with Jennifer. Their lives become intertwined ... but their feelings could prove deadly. Crime, secrets and love unexpressed meet in Dèjá Vu and Fritters Too. - November 16, 2012 - Outskirts Press, Inc.

Vacation-Seekers Can Book a Discounted Vacation with Brett/Robinson on Cyber Monday

With Thanksgiving - and, subsequently, Black Friday - right around the corner, many holiday shoppers are gearing up to hunt for the season’s best deals. Many others are in search of a good location for a holiday vacation. Both groups will likely find Brett/Robinson’s upcoming Cyber... - November 16, 2012 - Brett Robinson

Give God the Glory! Series of Books Featured at 2012 Miami International Book Fair; Best-Selling Author Kevin Wayne Johnson Makes Book Fair Debut

The Give God the Glory! series of books and devotionals, by multiple-award winning and best-selling Christian author, Kevin Wayne Johnson, will be featured at the 2012 Miami International Book Fair, November 16 to 18, 2012, downtown Miami on NE 3rd Street between NE1st Avenue and NE 2nd Avenue, under Writing for the Lord Ministries. - November 16, 2012 - Writing for the Lord Ministries

Former Domestic Violence Victim Releases New Book to Help Other Women Escape Abuse and Insure a Million Safe Women in Campaign to Prevent DV

Samantha Gregory didn’t recognize the systematic pattern of domininance and control and didn’t think she would become a victim of domestic abuse/violence. It wasn’t until her then two year old son was violently attacked, beaten, and bruised that she decided she had enough. She escaped the home and the marriage then went on to rebuild her life despite post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). That’s why she started the Million Safe Women campaign. - November 16, 2012 - Samantha Gregory

Chase Wilson Education Announces Anti-Bullying Curriculum Sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Presented to Four Morris County Schools

Parsippany High School, Madison High School, Roxbury High School, Morris Knolls High School will each receive complimentary anti-bullying curriculum – The Building Blocks of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying: Bullying Redefined. - November 16, 2012 - Chase Wilson Education