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First Crush Charity Gala Raises $53,000 for TCAA
Former Mayor Hugh Hallman receives Barbara R. Norton Service Award. - November 23, 2012 - Tempe Community Action Agency
Pets in the Classroom Grant Program Sets Goal of Reaching 5 Million Children
The Pet Care Trust’s Pets in the Classroom grant program has helped more than 15,000 classrooms, with many more classrooms yet to be impacted. - November 23, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
Anthony B. Creamer III, CPA, Managing Director at Navigant, to Speak at Knowledge Congress’s New FASB Fair Value Disclosure Requirements (ASU 2011-04) Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Anthony B. Creamer III, CPA, a Managing Director with Navigant will speak at the Knowledge Congress webcast entitled: “New FASB Fair Value Disclosure... - November 23, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Houston Housing Authority, Mayor Parker Get in the Holiday Spirit with $100M to Help End Homelessness in Houston
Houston Housing Authority and Mayor Annise Parker announce details of plan to add 1,000 units of permanent housing for homeless Houstonians within the next two years through $100 million in Project-Based Vouchers, funded by HUD. This pledge includes plans to construct new apartments that will... - November 23, 2012 - Houston Housing Authority
Back by Popular Demand: Seminar Helps Retirees Navigate Medicare Madness
Helen Hreen Presents Medicare Seminar in Naples, Florida - November 23, 2012 - Helen Hreen
Foundation for a Drug-Free South is Stepping Up the Fight Against Drugs and Crime in Tennessee
“Scientology: How We Help—The Truth About Drugs, Creating a Drug-Free World,” details how communities are using the Church of Scientology’s Truth About Drugs program to fight the drug scourge. - November 23, 2012 - Drug Free South
Start-Ups Start Networking as Entrepreneurs Meet Advisors
Adam Fridman announces the launch of Meetadvisors.com- an online social experiment where advisors can give back by helping new entrepreneurs. - November 23, 2012 - Meetadvisors
Click-Friendly Website Savings Room is Helping Consumers to Save Money Instead of Spend at Christmas
One Australian website offers the opposite of a "click frenzy." With the recent disappointment by consumers in Australia over the Click Frenzy website crash and retailers disappointment over loss of sales, one Australian website is offering the opposite. Click-friendly website... - November 22, 2012 - Savings Room
2nd Grade Boy Starts Elf Factory for Families in Need
7 year-old Jamie Ashbourne, disheartened with the impersonal nature of donating unwrapped toys into cardboard boxes, has created an organization that will deliver the wrapped wishes of families in need. - November 22, 2012 - Jamie's Elf Factory
OCA Deeply Concerned and Saddened About Suicide of Female Ward of the State: Children’s Advocate Reiterates Calls for a Remand Facility for Girls
The Office of The Children’s Advocate is deeply concerned about reports of a female ward of the State who was being housed at the Horizon Adult Remand Centre in St. Andrew, committing suicide yesterday, November 21, 2012. Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon-Harrison, noted that such a... - November 22, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
Lisa Barnett Sween, Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP to Speak at Webcast Entitled: "Important Updates on Employment Law"
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lisa Barnett Sween, Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Important Updates on Employment Law LIVE... - November 22, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Woodtiger Funds Reporting on Women, Health and Environment
Women’s eNews begins a new investigative series on women and the environment today supported by a grant of $15,000 from The Woodtiger Fund. - November 22, 2012 - Women's eNews
Innovative Alliance Tees Up for Revenue Growth
LinksRez and ICE open up new distribution channel that allows golf courses to maintain rate integrity and increase yield. - November 22, 2012 - International Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE)
BBYO Launches Gap Year Programs in Israel
BBYO announces the launch of a new pre-college gap year program in Israel beyondyear.org. - November 22, 2012 - Beyond BBYO, Inc.
Women’s Business Development Center December Programs Support, Accelerate Women’s Business Ownership
Center provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance. - November 22, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
Stevens Researcher Wins NSF Grant for Mobile Healthcare Application
Dr. Yingying Chen reduces healthcare costs and generates marketplace potential - November 22, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Artlightenment Announces Its 2012 Award Winners
The Artlightenment awards for 2012 have been announced. - November 22, 2012 - Artlightenment
New “Shining Seas” Book Documents Determination, Patriotism of 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Ride
Documenting the summer 2012 Sea to Shining Sea cross-continent bicycle, hand cycle and recumbent journey by 14 disabled veterans, the new illustrated book "Shining Seas" offers a first-hand look at the successful World T.E.A.M. Sports' ride. - November 22, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
NAFA's FleetED Website Redesigned for Better and Easier Fleet Research
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces a new redesign of its fleet education portal, FleetED.org. The new website makes it easier for fleet managers to find the information they need. - November 22, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration Means Progress
Each day, each month, each year, progress is made for human rights in Tennessee. - November 22, 2012 - United for Human Rights
Tax Could Rise Significantly on Michigan Self-Insured Employers
The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today filed an appeal in the United States Court of Appeals as part of the association’s ongoing legal challenge to the Michigan Health Insurance Claims Assessment Act. SIIA contends that the law is preempted by the Employee Retirement... - November 21, 2012 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
DC Based Muslim Charity Changes Perception of Muslims in the US - Partnering to Feed Hundreds of Needy Families in the Nations Capital
American Third Pillar Charities partnering with the Embassy of the State of Qatar and the House of Praise, ATPC will package “meal boxes” consisting of a full turkey with all the trimmings. The boxes will be delivered on Wednesday evening to preselected families across the District of Columbia. The Muslim organization is changing public opinion of Muslims in the US through community work/service. - November 21, 2012 - American Third Pillar Charities
IEEE GLOBECOM 2012 to Explore “The Magic of Global Connectivity” at Disneyland in Anaheim, California from 3 – 7 December 2012
Vinton Cerf to Lead International Dais of Experts Participating in More Than 1,500 Presentations Dedicated to the Advance of Next Wave Internet, Cloud Computing & Communications Technologies - November 21, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Marlborough Business Owners, Residents Participate in Route 20 Forum
A public meeting opens the way for enhancing a major roadway in the city - November 21, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Largest Women's Networking Group in Tampa Takes Top "Best in Biz" Spots;Working Women of Tampa Bay Does It Again
or the second consecutive year, Working Women of Tampa Bay has won the Favorite Business Leads Group and Favorite Networking Organization in the second annual Tampa Bay Business Journal Best in the Biz: Readers’ Choice Awards. With nominations spanning a seven-county area, more than sixty... - November 21, 2012 - Working Women of Tampa Bay
GreaterGood Network Devotes “Click Here To Give” Buttons to Help People and Animal Victims of Superstorm Sandy
So far, GreaterGood.org has sent more than $120,000 in grants to organizations providing daily assistance to people and animals impacted by the storm. - November 21, 2012 - GreaterGood
Abandoned Dogs of Puerto Rico to Benefit from Rescue Chocolate Company
The abandoned dogs of Puerto Rico will be the focus in December for the Rescue Chocolate company, which recently named The Sato Project to receive a month’s worth of profits from chocolate sales. The Sato Project was founded about a year ago. A non-profit organization, it is dedicated to... - November 21, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate
CANNON-Automata Presents a Vendor Independent Interface Between SSI Encoders and Sercos III Automation Bus
The SSI-Gateway, CANNON-Automata introduces a simple and inexpensive device that allows connection of SSI encoders of any vendor to a Sercos III network. - November 21, 2012 - SERCOS North America
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences’ Dr. Jingbo Pi Publishes Report on Obesity and Diabetes
Associate Investigator is Lead Author of Article in Diabetes Journal on How Nrf2 Affects Development and Function of White Adipose Tissue - November 21, 2012 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Jane Penelope Johnson Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Jane Penelope Johnson has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP and a Round Table member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Writing and Poetry. About Jane Penelope Johnson Jane Penelope Johnson is a writer, a poet and... - November 21, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Ellary A. Blair Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Ellary A. Blair, of Lawrence, Kansas, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Crystalline Pottery. About Ellary A. Blair Ellary A. Blair is an Artist and Owner of Ellie... - November 21, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Networking Event for Mental Health Professionals
The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute and the Robert J. Murney Clinic at Forest Institute will be hosting a networking event for mental health professionals in Springfield and the surrounding areas. This event, “The Couch”, will be held at Forest Institute, 2885 W. - November 21, 2012 - The Robert J. Murney Clinic
Destination Branding Awarded to Turkey and Colombia
The 5th World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress (WMT & GHC) recognized two conference sponsors for having the best destination booths for integrated country branding in the exhibit hall; these sponsors were given a leadership award during the farewell reception held at the event. - November 21, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
Krav Maga of Orange County’s Mitch Markowitz Receives 3rd Degree Black Belt
Krav Maga Orange County announces founder, Mitch Markowitz, receives his 3rd degree black belt in Krav Maga. - November 21, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
Dr. Yi Guo Wins NSF Grant to Deploy Autonomous Robot Teams That Monitor Oil Spills
Innovative robots cooperatively track oil propagation more accurately than current technology. - November 21, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Operation KidSafe Free Child Safety Program in Lisbon OH, “Fill the Center with Toys Holiday Toy Drive”
Latest all digital equipment will be on site. Same type that is used by the FBI. No need to bring anything. Just bring the kids. No personal information will be taken. - November 21, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation KidSafe Announces Fingerprint Station Locations in Halifax and Dartmouth
Operation Kidsafe announces two Fingerprint Station Locations in Canada. Current locations are open in Toronto and Calgary. Now this safety system will be available in both Halifax and Dartmouth. The latest Operation Kidsdafe all digital equipment will be on site full time in the Halifax and... - November 21, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe Announces One Million Children Protected Safety Event in Bartlesville, OK
Parents can attend this event and at No Charge get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Parents will also get valuable safety tips. Operation Kidsafe uses the latest equipment like the FBI and Secret Service. - November 21, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
SR Sandy Spike: Wearable Art for a Charitable Cause
SR, the atelier known for luxury, solid wood collectibles, announces the Sandy Spike Series, a limited edition set of pendants which will raise money to support those effected by Hurricane Sandy. - November 21, 2012 - SR
Alexander Reus, Managing Partner, DRRT to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: International Securities Litigation Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today Alexander Reus, Managing Partner, DRRT will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: International Securities... - November 21, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
OneLifeLesson.com Encourages Thanksgiving Conversation to Last More Than a Lifetime
High School Student’s Website Addresses Inter-Generational Lessons and Passing Them On - November 20, 2012 - One Life Lesson
Dr. Mircea Gabriel Petre Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Mircea Gabriel Petre of Ploiesti, Romania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of engineering. About Dr. Mircea Gabriel Petre Dr. Petre has over 29 years experience in the field of... - November 20, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
OCA Calls for Collective Responsibility in the Fight Against Child Abuse
As Jamaica joins forces with international partners and organizations worldwide to commemorate Universal Children’s Day today, November 20, 2012, the Office of The Children’s Advocate (OCA), is reminding all Jamaicans that as a nation we must share in the collective responsibility of... - November 20, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
Jacksonville Kicks off Chanukah Season with Inaugural Latke Frying Competition – The Great Latke Fry at Chabad
Attention all Latke* aficionados: Jacksonville’s Inaugural Latke Frying Competition – The Great Latke Fry is scheduled for 7pm on the First Night of Chanukah, Saturday Night Dec. 8 at Chabad of Southside. Competitors will throw-down for the coveted title of “The Golden... - November 20, 2012 - Chabad Lubavitch of Southside, Inc.
Cat Care Society's Santa Paws Festival is Coming to Town: November 30 and December 1
The Cat Care Society (CCS) in Lakewood will hold its annual "Santa Paws Festival," Friday, November 30, and Saturday, December 1. The Santa Paws Festival is a holiday tradition at CCS, and the time when dedicated Cat Care Society volunteers show off their amazing baking skills -- and this year, wreath making talents, to raise funds for the shelter's cat residents and community outreach programs. - November 20, 2012 - Cat Care Society
Dog Training Professionals Annual Conference
Dog obedience instructors and trainers will meet in Oklahoma City, OK on March 2-3 for the 2013 Conference, sponsored by the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI). - November 19, 2012 - National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
Titusville Presbyterian to Host "A Tour of Titusville" on December 2
Tour of church and eight historic homes to open church’s 175th Anniversary Celebrations from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. - November 19, 2012 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
The Issa Trust Foundation Donates Over $150,000 to St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital’s in Equipment and Supplies
Two infant ventilators and equipment valued at over US$150,000 were officially donated to the Paediatric ward of the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital on November 12, 2012 by the Issa Trust Foundation. - November 19, 2012 - Issa Trust Foundation
Selby Ink Author Saves Christmas with No Problem! Strategies
Most of us talk about reclaiming the “true meaning of Christmas” but are often plagued by anxiety and burn-out during the holiday season. This year one of Selby Ink's authors, “Superhero Librarian” Elizabeth Hanley comes to rescue with real tips for creating a less stressful holiday. Elizabeth’s four simple tips in her book "No Problem! How to Focus on Solutions" help us deal with any problem that weighs us down, even the overdoing of the holidays. - November 18, 2012 - Selby Ink
The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces December Bus Tour for Real Estate Investors
On December 1, 2012 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, will be hosting its live property bus tour for real estate investors. - November 18, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA