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Bicuspid Aortic Foundation Observes Thoracic Aortic Disease (TAD) Awareness 2011
In December, news reports chronicled the illness and hospitalization of Richard Holbrooke. Among them was one from the Washington Post on December 12th: “Special envoy Richard Holbrooke has surgery for tear in aorta.” The next day, December 13th, Richard Holbrooke died. In observing TAD Awareness 2011, the Bicuspid Aortic Foundation is committed to sharing information aimed at reducing the incidence of aortic emergencies and their too-often tragic consequences. - October 03, 2011 - Bicuspid Aortic Foundation
Lisa M. Noller, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP to Speak at KC’s Dealing with Fraud and Waste in Healthcare from a Legal Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Lisa M. Noller, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Dealing with Fraud and Waste in Healthcare... - October 03, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Arab Non Violence Society Commemorated International Day of Non Violence
Foreign Affairs Advisor of the Arab Non- Violence Society Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on International Day of Non Violence. He asserted that at heart of Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence, was his belief - that strength comes from righteousness, not force and power comes from truth, not might. - October 03, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Lindsay Wagner's "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" Hawaiian Retreat
Join Lindsay Wagner for a spectacular week-long "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" on the magical island of Hawaii. - October 03, 2011 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
Holiday Fund Raising Project for Children in Need: Spread The Love
Spread The Love is a fundraising project for children without a family. The love is "spread" in two ways. First, the buyers can send beautiful wallet size poem cards to their loved ones to let them know they care and think of them. Second, Spread The Love helps orphans celebrate the holiday this season: all profits from the sales are donated to local organizations. - October 02, 2011 - Spread The Love
YouCaring.com Facilitates City Transformation
New Fundraising Website YouCaring.com Facilitates City Transformation. - October 02, 2011 - YouCaring.com
Austin Nonprofit Bridges Digital and Education Divide in Cambodia
Non-profit organization, WOWi, seeks to help end the cycle of poverty in Cambodia and build and connect communities around the world with a digital media project. - October 02, 2011 - Windows of Wonder Institute
BTEC and RPG Awarded Grant by U.S. Forest Service
Project will develop new opportunities for renewable heating and cooling of commercial buildings. - October 02, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Gov. Hickenlooper and Sen. Johnston to Present 2011 Outstanding Impact in Education Award
Governor John Hickenlooper along with Senator Mike Johnston will deliver remarks and present the Outstanding Impact in Education award to Sage Investment Holdings CEO and chairman, Zachary T. Neumeyer at the RAFT (Resource Area for Teaching) Colorado fundraising event on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011 from... - October 02, 2011 - RAFT Colorado
Women's Business Development Center to Host Information Series About Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is designed to help small businesses create jobs and economic growth. - October 02, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
Drive Safely Work Week 2011: Getting There Safely is Everyone's Business
NAFA Fleet Management Association is helping to promote this year's Drive Safely Work Week Campaign. - October 02, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Empowering America's Voters – Information Literacy
October is National Information Literacy Awareness Month. In 2009, President Obama issued the first presidential proclamation, acknowledging the critical importance of information literacy to the social and economic welfare of the American people. Knowing how to find, evaluate, and use effectively information from a variety of media and information resources are essential 21st century competencies every American needs to know to ensure personal, academic, and professional success. - October 02, 2011 - National Forum on Information Literacy
"Initiate Older Persons-Friendly Projects to Address Growing Needs of Older Persons" - Agewell Foundation’s Appeal to the PM & NAC
On the occasion of International Day for Older Persons (1st Oct. 2011), Agewell Foundation*, an NGO working for the welfare and empowerment of older persons across India, on behalf of over 100 million older persons of the country has appealed to the Prime Minister of India and Chairperson, National... - October 02, 2011 - Agewell Foundation
PM Directed USF to Include Flood Stricken Districts of Sindh in the Proposed Telemedicine Network Immediately
Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani chaired the 25th meeting of Board of Directors of Universal Service Fund (USF) as Minister-Information Technology, at Prime Minister’s House this morning. The meeting approved projects budget of Rs.9.9 billion for Financial Year 2001-12 including... - October 02, 2011 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
Bootstrap America Launches Website for Those Who Want to Restore America to Its’ Former Status of Prominence
A new website for an open forum of knowledge exchange has launched. What makes this site unique and vital is that Bootstrap America is designed to give a voice and resources to those who want to restore America to its’ former status of prominence. Francine Vallone, one of the two partners of... - October 02, 2011 - Bootstrap America
WIAAP Supports Concussion Legislation: Assembly Bill 259 Would Protect Child and Adolescent Athletes
The number of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs, or “concussions”) in youth athletes is on the rise and in the news. Complete and accurate education on prevention and identification of concussions is critical information for coaches, athletes, parents and guardians in order to best protect the athletes’ short- and long-term health. - October 01, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
A Night of Unity: Celebrating Diversity Using the Arts
Real Life Poets, Inc. will present its 1st Annual “A Night Of Unity” Fundraiser celebrating cultural diversity through the arts, hosted by WBRC Fox6 News Reporter Melanie Posey. An array of artistry will be highlighted including, spoken word, live painting, culinary, music, and media as... - October 01, 2011 - Real Life Poets, Inc.
Arab Non- Violence Society Marks International Day of Older Peoples
Foreign Affairs Advisor of the Arab Non- Violence Society Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on International Day of Older Peoples. He maintained that aging of society does not become a burden, but instead it adds value and opportunities for development through actively engaged older populations. - October 01, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Bingham McCutchen LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Understanding OFAC Issues in 2012 Live Webcast,” on 11/16/11
Bingham McCutchen LLP, one of the leading international law firms, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Understanding OFAC Issues in 2012.” This two-hour event will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. For further... - October 01, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Affordable Care Act Tax Provisions Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two -hour webcasts. It will produce a live webcast entitled Affordable Care Act Tax Provisions Explored LiveWebcast. This two-hour event is... - October 01, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Milton Cerny, Counsel, McGuireWoods LLP to Speak at KC’s New Tax Rules for Tax Exempt Hospitals and Accountable Care Organizations LIVE Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Milton Cerny, Counsel, McGuireWoods LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “New Tax Rules for Tax Exempt Hospitals and Accountable Care... - October 01, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Victoria Pawelski, Senior Policy Analyst Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to Speak at KC’s The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on FDIC-Insured Banks
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Victoria Pawelski, Senior Policy Analyst, Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will speak at the... - October 01, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Maureen A. Young, Partner, Financial Institutions Corporate and Regulatory Group, Bingham McCutchen LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding OFAC Issues in 2012 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Maureen A. Young, Partner, Financial Institutions Corporate and Regulatory Group, Co-Chair, Privacy and Security Group, Bingham McCutchen LLP will speak at... - October 01, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
IMC Radio Going Live
After the success of the pre-inaugural show on September 28th the WIMC-DB (IMC Radio project) is taking off the ground and is ready for its first worldwide live call-in Aviation Talk Show. The first transmission will take place on Wednesday, October 5th at 6 PM EST for one hour and it will continue as a weekly occurrence thereafter. - October 01, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
National Ladies Professional Group Launches Mentoring Program
National Ladies Professional Group, a public benefit organization that empowers women professionally and individually, launches its mentoring program and invites ladies of all experience levels from all industries to participate. - October 01, 2011 - National Ladies Professional Group
Neuroreality Report: How Single Dose of "Magic Mushrooms" Hallucinogen Can Create Lasting Personality Change
"Personal transformations causing increased intelligence have been reported to result from many apparently unrelated phenomena," according to a recent discovery by University of Hawaii neuroscientist, Bruce E. Morton, - October 01, 2011 - Bruce Eldine Morton
Houston Housing Authority is Awarded $980,000 to Provide Supportive Services for Low Income Houstonians
The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) was awarded $983,357 in competitive grants by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds will help the Agency provide self-sufficiency training and supportive services to public housing residents. The Houston Housing Authority is the... - October 01, 2011 - Houston Housing Authority
Tejitsu Founder, Gary Bennett Publishes on Lulu.com
Tejitsu Founder, Gary Bennett releases his new books on Lulu.com, the site for authors of Ebooks to self publish. - October 01, 2011 - American Tejitsu Academy
Eden Autism Services Chief Clinical Officer Appointed Autism Society Board Position
Eden Autism Services Chief Clinical Officer Anne Holmes was recently appointed to the position of Chair of the Panel of Professional Advisors for the Autism Society. - October 01, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
The Ozone Hole Reaches South America
The Ozone hole has reached land and population areas in Argentina, Chile and The Falkland Islands. - October 01, 2011 - The Ozone Hole Inc.
NACD-Minnesota Board Chair John Stout Appointed Chair of ABA Corporate Governance Committee
The Business Law Section of the American Bar Association (ABA) recently appointed John H. Stout, Board Chair of the National Association of Corporate Directors, Minnesota Regional Chapter as chair of its 2,400-plus member Corporate Governance Committee. Stout has been a vice chair of the committee... - October 01, 2011 - NACD - Minnesota Chapter
NAEIR Assists in Enhanced Tax Deduction (HR 2592) Movement
NAEIR is leading the effort in the stewardship of HR 2592, a bill that would allow smaller businesses to enjoy an enhanced federal tax deduction (currently only available to C corporations) when donating excess inventory to nonprofits and schools. - October 01, 2011 - NAEIR
ASM’s GC Showcase Offers a Rare Opportunity to Meet the Area’s Premier General Contractors
Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts will host the GC Showcase on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at The Westin Hotel in Waltham, MA. The GC Showcase will provide Boston-area subcontractors the opportunity to network with some of the area’s premier general contractors. The event is free and... - October 01, 2011 - Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts
2011 Columbus Walk Now for Autism Speaks - October 9th
The 4th annual Columbus Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event will take place on 10/9/2011 at Value City Arena at The Jerome Schottenstein Center on The Ohio State University campus. All event proceeds will support Autism Speaks’ work, both locally and nationally. Please join them. - September 30, 2011 - Autism Speaks, Columbus, Ohio
KOSBE Award Winner Cumberland Marketing Acquires The Bliss Agency
KOSBE Award winner Cumberland Marketing announced today the acquisition of Bristol’s The Bliss Agency. The deal combines Cumberland’s expertise in marketing, branding, promotions and interactive services with Bliss’ extensive background in web development and mobile... - September 30, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Barbara Szafranski Recently Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Barbara Szafranski, of Salem, Massachusetts, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the spiritual field on September 19, 2011. - September 30, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
One Million Hugs Not Drugs® Facebook Fans
Hugs Not Drugs® Facebook Fan Page celebrates more Fans than any other non-profit organization on Facebook... - September 30, 2011 - Hugs Not Drugs, Family Life International, Inc.
RAFI Triennial Awards Calls on Entries for Blogging Contest
To promote the inspiring stories and work of recognized development workers in the Visayas and Mindanao, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) launches the RAFI Triennial Awards Blogging Contest. - September 30, 2011 - Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc
Heart Rhythm Congress 2011 Assembles Leading Experts in Cardiology in Birmingham - Arrhythmia Alliance
The UK's main heart rhythm conference opens in Birmingham. - September 30, 2011 - Arrhythmia Alliance
Issa Trust Foundation and Couples Resorts Conducts Seventh Annual Medical Mission
Paediatric Clinics held at health centres in St. Mary provide free medical care for children. - September 30, 2011 - Issa Trust Foundation
Trust for Architectural Easements Enforces Historic Preservation in New York City
"The Trust’s annual monitoring process is a great reminder to historic buildings owners of their commitment to historic preservation," says Trust for Architectural Easements founder, Steven McClain. - September 30, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements is Conducting Annual Monitoring Campaign in Baltimore
"The Trust’s annual monitoring process is a great reminder of the value that the Trust provides to Baltimore," says Trust for Architectural Easements founder, Steven McClain. - September 30, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
KOSBE Broadens Eligibility for 2011 Awards Competition
The Annual KOSBE Awards Committee has announced the only exception to the official rules, which pertains solely to the Innovation Award. According to KOSBE Executive Director Aundrea Wilcox, “This will be the only category in the new 2011 competition that allows a business that has not been... - September 30, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Bing Zhang Recently Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mr. Bing Zhang, of Jiangsu Province, China, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of transportation on September 19, 2011. About Bing Zhang Mr. Bing Zhang has had more than 35 years of... - September 30, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
Jim M. Mckinney Recently Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mr. Jim M. McKinney, of Washington, Missouri, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in management/manufacturing on September 19, 2011. About Mr. Jim M. McKinney Mr. KcKinney has had more than 30 years of... - September 30, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dr. Troyce Leona Tollison Recently Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Troyce Leona Tollison, of Anderson, South Carolina, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the literary field on September 19, 2011. - September 30, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dr. Shiara M. Francisquini Oquendo Recently Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Shiara M. Francisquini Oquendo, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of research and public policy on September 20, 2011. About Dr. Shiara M. Francisquini Oquendo Dr. Oquendo has had 10... - September 30, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
Al L. Cook Recently Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Al L. Cook, of Troy, New York, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the software field on September 20, 2011. About Al L. Cook Mr. Cook has had more than 40 years of experience in the software field. - September 30, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
Michael L. Roeder Recently Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michael L. Roeder, of Marshall, Minnesota, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the manufacturing of flow switches, meters and control instruments on September 20, 2011. About Michael L. Roeder Mr. - September 30, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
Brian M. Allen Recently Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Brian M. Allen, of Dubuque, Iowa, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of emergency healthcare on September 20, 2011. - September 30, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide