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2011 Year in Review – Church of Scientology Advances Human Rights Education in Tennessee
The United for Human Rights materials provide educators, government and community groups with effective education tools. - December 28, 2011 - United for Human Rights
Humanity First Team Travels to Ghana for Water for Life Project
Refurbishing 50 Water Pumps with Humanity First Ghana Team. - December 28, 2011 - Humanity First
Patriots for Israel Multimedia Presentation Scheduled for Jan. 12th in Saratoga, NY. Israel - Islam: Politics - Peril - Prophecy
Scott Tatro, Founder of Patriots for Israel announces the launch of the organization’s first live public multimedia presentation entitled Israel– Islam: Politics – Peril – Prophecy. The free event is open to the public and scheduled for Thursday, January 12th at 6:30pm, at the Saratoga VFW on Excelsior Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY. - December 28, 2011 - Patriots for Israel
Vice President of Liberia Inaugurates Humanity First Vocational and Technical Training Institute
On November 24, 2011, the official opening of the Humanity First Vocational and Technical Training Institute took place with the Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, Dr. Joseph N. Boakai, as the chief guest and keynote speaker. More than twenty dignitaries attended the ceremony, including the... - December 28, 2011 - Humanity First
Seattle Woman Founds First Non-Profit School for Special Students in Cusco, Peru
Celeste Marion, BHS and UW graduate is the Co-Founder and Executive director of Manos Unidas, founding the first private school for Special Education in Cusco, Peru. The school started in the living room of her house in Cusco in 2007. Marion will be hosting the Winter Photo Exhibition at the Q Café in Seattle, WA Jan. 21, ‘12. The event will be sponsored by the Children of Peru Foundation (NY), exhibiting 10 profile photos by Cusco photographer Vanessa Cúneo. Photos will be auctioned for funds. - December 27, 2011 - Manos Unidas Peru
Duchenne Alliance Invites Global Participation at Action Duchenne Conference. The Duchenne Dashboard is Helping to Speed Progress Toward a Cure.
Duchenne Alliance invites Global Participation at Action Duchenne Conference. The Duchenne Dashboard is helping to speed progress toward a cure. This a revolutionary step in the work to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy. - December 27, 2011 - Duchenne Alliance
Thomas McVey, Esq., Chair, International Practice Group, Williams Mullen to Speak at KC’s ITAR for Government Contractors Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Thomas McVey, Esq., Chair, International Practice Group, Williams Mullen will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “ITAR for... - December 27, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Sacramento-Based Animal Rescue to Receive Sweet Benefits
Red Rover has been named the January 2012 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. Founded in 1987, Red Rover focuses on bringing animals out of crisis and strengthening the bond between people and... - December 27, 2011 - Rescue Chocolate
NJCTS Teen Representative Answers Questions About Tourette Syndrome from Roosevelt School Students
Emily Fleischman talked to nearly 140 fifth- and sixth-graders about why kids with TS should not be bullied and should be treated the same as everyone else. - December 25, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Marlborough Economic Development Corporation Wins APA, MA Planning Award 2011
MEDC’s recently completed economic development master plan bags an award. - December 25, 2011 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Altius Associates Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity Funds Explored LIVE Webcast,” on 01/25/12
Altius Associates, global private equity advisory and funds of funds firm, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity Funds Explored.” This two-hour event will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 12:00... - December 24, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Robert D. Vander Lugt, Director of Export Compliance, Northrop Grumman Corporation to Speak at KC’s ITAR for Government Contractors Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert D. Vander Lugt, Director of Export Compliance, Northrop Grumman Corporation will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “ITAR... - December 24, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The NC Center for Women in Public Service Hosts Eisenhower Fellow
Nonprofit Organization Welcomes President of the Democratic Women’s Union of Mongolia - December 24, 2011 - NCCWPS
NAPO-LA Holds Contest for Messiest Room in Los Angeles
Contest in honor of GO Month (get Organized Month), January 2012, to be conducted by the Los Angeles chapter of NAPO. - December 24, 2011 - National Association of Professional Organizers - Los Angeles
Sexual Abuse Rights Group "Victims Get Vocal" Launches Campaign to Empower Youths and Families and Hold the Criminal Justice System Accountable
Victims Get Vocal, a national non-profit, has been launched with the mission of creating pressure on law enforcement and seeking justice on behalf of millions of those impacted by the sexual abuse of children. - December 24, 2011 - Victims Get Vocal
Houston Housing Authority and U.S. Attorney's Office Making Children's Christmas Brighter
The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office partnered for its annual Operation Angel Tree which provides low-income children living at HHA properties with Christmas gifts. The U.S. Attorney’s Office chose 60 children whose families could not afford to purchase... - December 24, 2011 - Houston Housing Authority
Simon Clarkson Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Simon Clarkson, of Warwickshire, United Kingdom has recently been recognized as a VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Engineering. About Simon Clarkson Simon Clarkson is a Design Engineer at Oleo International. - December 24, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Peter Lawless Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Peter Lawless, of Victoria, British Columbia, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Law. About Peter Lawless Peter Lawless is a Partner in the law firm of Johns, Southward, Glazier, Walton,... - December 24, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Rensselaer President Discusses the Importance of Communication in an Interconnected Global Society to Address World Problems
Advisor to President Obama Says Science and Technology Work across Language and Culture. - December 24, 2011 - Anita Borg Institute
Yuri's Night Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Third Rock Radio's RFC Media
Yuri's Night announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Houston-based RFC Media, LLC, producers of Third Rock Radio. Third Rock, an online radio station developed under a Space Act Agreement through NASA, mixes "new rock" music with NASA news and updates, and has received rave reviews since its launch earlier this month. - December 24, 2011 - Yuri's Night
World’s Highest Gig 2012
In May 2012 Music4Children goes to the highest trek in the world on the Mount Everest to break the world record for the highest gig in the world to raise money for there orphanage in Nepal. - December 24, 2011 - Music4Children
Governor Jennifer Granholm Receives Canadian American Bar Association Award
The Canadian American Bar Association (CABA) announces that Governor Jennifer Granholm (Michigan 2003-2011) is the recipient of the 2011 John D. Lawson Award which recognizes attorneys who have made an outstanding contribution to the law or legal scholarship. Governor Granholm was born in British... - December 24, 2011 - Canadian American Bar Association
Celebrity Waiter Dinner Serves Up Fun to Benefit the Heights Foundation
Local “celebrity” waiters were loud, unruly, and even outlandish at times, but they did the job serving up food and fun at the Heights Foundation’s Celebrity Waiter Dinner hosted by The Roadhouse Café December 5 in Fort Myers. The event raised more than $17,000 to benefit... - December 24, 2011 - Heights Foundation
Eden Autism Services Florida Names Bruce & Cheryl Scheiner Advocates of the Month
Award recognizes people who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. Eden Autism Services Florida has recognized Bruce and Cheryl Scheiner as recipients of the Autism Advocate of the Month award. The award recognizes people who... - December 24, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Enable America Celebrates Record Setting 2011
In conjunction with the support of a record number of participating corporate partners and social service organizations, Enable America is proud to report that 2011 resulted in more programs to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities than in any previous year of the... - December 24, 2011 - Enable America
Second Annual "Cooking for a Cause" Class Scheduled
Andyfood Culinary Studio partners with GaitWay Conductive Education to raise funds for the 2012 Phoenix Summer Camp for Children with Cerebral Palsy. - December 24, 2011 - Individual Achievements Association dba GaitWay
Smallpeice Trusts Seeks Budding Young Naval Architects
The Smallpeice Trust's Naval Architecture course will take place at the University of Plymouth from 23rd to 26th July 2012. - December 24, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Life Church of Bradenton Helps Members in Tough Economy by Opening Businesses
Bishop Daniel Marshall believes in the old adage give a man a fish you feed him for a day, teach him how to fish and you feed him for life. With that philosophy in mind, Bishop Marshall and the ministry at Florida Life Church are helping their members through this tough economy by providing... - December 23, 2011 - Life Church of Bradenton
Michael S. Melbinger of Winston & Strawn LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding Ethics for the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Michael S. Melbinger, Partner, Chair, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice Group, Winston & Strawn LLP will speak at the Knowledge... - December 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Lorna M. Forbes Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Lorna M. Forbes, of Pomona, California, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About Lorna M. Forbes Dr. Lorna M. Forbes is a private consultant in the healthcare field. She specializes... - December 23, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust Seeks Budding Young Engineers for Nanotechnology Course
From 2nd to 5th July 2012, the University of Leeds will be hosting a Nanotechnology course for thirty 16 and 17 year olds (Year 12) to offer them a rare opportunity to discover the significance of this rapidly expanding subject though a combination of stimulating hands-on projects and eye opening lab tours. - December 23, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Fifth Annual "Run For Young" to be Held on Saturday, Jan. 7
5K Race to Raise Awareness of Youth Drinking and Driving, Will Benefit Local High Schools. - December 23, 2011 - Run for Young
Mole and Gopher Management Company Comes to Fairfield and Perry Counties
The Mole and Gopher Pros are pleased to announce the grand opening of their new Fairfield and Perry County Ohio office on December 1, 2011. The Mole and Gopher Pros of Fairfield and Perry County Ohio will be providing these counties with The Most Complete Mole, Vole, Rat & Gopher Control or... - December 23, 2011 - The Mole & Gopher Pros
2011 Year in Review – Church of Scientology Spearheads Program to Eradicate Drug Abuse in Tennessee
The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools. - December 23, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
George Szorenyi Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
George Szorenyi, of Anaheim, California has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Microbiology Testing. About George Szorenyi George Szorenyi is the Owner and Director of Microbiology at LGGS Inc. in... - December 23, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
James A Fluker Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
James A. Fluker, of Liberty, Missouri, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Law. About James A. Fluker James A. Fluker received his J.D. at the University of... - December 23, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Hillsides Children’s Charity Announces Holiday Toy Drive
Starbucks stores are hosting in-store promotional bins and posters for Hillsides, encouraging customers to donate holiday gifts in a promotion that began Friday, December 2. - December 23, 2011 - Hillsides
Space.Travel announces Partnership with SpaceWed
Space.Travel, the destination website for outer space, is pleased to announce a marketing partnership with SpaceWed. SpaceWed will offer Space.Travel members a ten percent discount on their space wedding rings. “Space.Travel is always looking for new ways to show our appreciation to our... - December 23, 2011 - Space.Travel
Hillsides Charity Celebrates Season at Parkway Grill in Pasadena
Hillsides Guild hosted its annual holiday celebration at the Parkway Grill in Pasadena to bring joy to many deserving foster care children and families in need. - December 23, 2011 - Hillsides
Hillsides Charity Celebrates Season at Parkway Grill in Pasadena
Hillsides Guild hosted its annual holiday celebration at the Parkway Grill in Pasadena to bring joy to many deserving foster care children and families in need. - December 23, 2011 - Hillsides
Hillsides Foster Care Children’s Charity Event “Road to Emerald City” Scheduled for Feb. 25
The much-anticipated annual benefit, “Road to Emerald City,” chaired by Pasadena resident Cathy Brennan is expected to raise monies for Hillsides’ programs and services for vulnerable children, youth and families. - December 23, 2011 - Hillsides
Mark Alimena, Audit Partner, J.H. Cohn LLP to Speak at KC’s The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity Funds Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mark Alimena, Audit Partner, J.H. Cohn LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity... - December 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Andrew J. Lorentz, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP to Speak at KC’s FFIEC Authentication Guidance Examination in 2012: Are You Prepared? LiveWebcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Andrew J. Lorentz, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “FFIEC Authentication Guidance... - December 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Congresswoman Limkaichong, Honored by AFP; Dedicates Award to Typhoon Victims
Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong was recently awarded by the leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, along with 19 other prominent individuals and groups, for significantly contributing to the success of AFP's "Bayanihan" program. - December 23, 2011 - Office of Congresswoman Jocelyn S. Limkaichong
Registration Opens for IEEE WCNC 2012 to be Held April 1 – 4, 2012 in Paris, France
The IEEE Wireless Communications & Networking Conference (WCNC 2012) has initiated the registration process for its annual event to be held April 1 – 4 at the Palais des Congrès – Porte Maillot in Paris, France. Devoted to the entire range of wireless communications and... - December 22, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Horse Rescue Haven Featured in Two TV News Broadcasts
Horse Rescue Haven shown in Thanksgiving and Christmas TV news broadcasts. - December 22, 2011 - Horse Rescue Haven
Ulmer & Berne LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Understanding Ethics for the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney Live Webcast” on 01/12/12
Ulmer & Berne LLP, one of the most prominent law firms in the U.S., teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming webcast entitled “Understanding Ethics for the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Attorney Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on January 20,... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Gaia Warms the Season and Helps Cool the Planet
This holiday season will be a little warmer and a little greener for Chicago-area recipients of gently used coats, like-new toys and books, thanks to The Gaia Movement USA, volunteer organizations and the aldermen in 2nd; 3rd; 7th; 12th; 15th; 24th wards. More than 1000 books, 800 toys have been or will be given to families in need this season. More than 200 warm like-new winter coats will be given this week to families in need through shelters around Chicago. - December 22, 2011 - Gaia MOvement USA
Knowledge Congress Announces CLE/CPE Live Webcast: Significant Changes in Advertising Law 2012 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “Significant Changes in Advertising Law 2012 LIVE Webcast.” This two-hour event is scheduled on February... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Robert Tice Lalka, Global Partnerships Liaison, US Department of State to Speak at KC’s Exploring the Partnership Agreement in 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Robert Tice Lalka, Global Partnerships Liaison, US Department of State will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Exploring the... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group