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Blanket America Launches New Student Discount Blankets Program
Blanket America has launched a new program offering registered students a 20% discount on all blankets. - March 11, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
SADS Foundation Advocates for Increased AED Placement in Communities
In light of the recent tragic deaths of 17 year old Wes Leonard in Michigan, and 16 year old Matthew Hammerdorfer in Colorado, the SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) Foundation strongly recommends that AEDs (automated external defibrillators) be present at sporting events, community centers... - March 11, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
DAG Hires Merchants Against Unfair Interchange to Ensure Fair Pricing Practices
Merchants Against Unfair Interchange, (“MAUI”) the payment industries only unbiased source of validation on fair pricing practices is excited to begin working with Diversified Acquirers Group, (“DAG”). DAG has become another in the ever growing number of ISO’s who are... - March 11, 2011 - Merchants Against Unfair Interchange
Citizen Effect’s Brackets with Benefits Adds Good to NCAA Tourney
Tournament Now Open for Individual and Office Pool Registrations - March 11, 2011 - Citizen Effect
Vistage Michigan Welcomes Beta Steel’s Scott Bernstein as Its Newest Member
As a member, the president of Beta Steel will engage in ongoing peer workshops, one-to-one business coaching, speaker presentations from top industry experts, social networking, webinars and an extensive online content library. - March 11, 2011 - Vistage Michigan
European Parliament Celebrates World Kidney Day 2011
World Kidney Day – the most widely celebrated event focused on kidney health around the globe – served as the perfect occasion in the European Parliament to draw health policy makers’ attention to the urgent need for dramatic changes in prevention strategies, early detection and treatment of chronic kidney disease across Europe. - March 11, 2011 - World Kidney Day
John Paul II's "Living Miracles" Chronicled in New Book
In anticipation of John Paul II's beatification on May 1, the book Living Miracles: Spiritual Sons of John Paul the Great (Mission Network, 2011) takes a look at his life changing influence on bishops, priests, and seminarians. Living Miracles is available on Amazon.com and johnpaulmoments.com. - March 11, 2011 - johnpaulmoments.com
Morton Grove Action Party to Host Election Headquarters Open House
The Morton Grove Action Party invites residents to an “Open House” on Thursday, March 17 at its election headquarters, 5836 W. Dempster, Morton Grove. The Open House will take place from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Stop in to say hello and meet the candidates... - March 10, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Refugee Family Reunited in First Success for New Charity
North West-based charity The Refugee Welcome Trust has reunited a mother with her two children today. The family, from West Africa had been separated for more than two years, after their mother fled to the UK in 2009 following persecution. The Refugee Welcome Trust helps those who have been... - March 10, 2011 - Refugee Welcome Trust
DVNF Answers the Call from Operation Homefront
Emergency grant replenishes funds depleted by Missouri tornado response - March 10, 2011 - Disabled Veterans National Foundation
New Partnership to Support Economic Development Globally
The International Institute of International Software Economies, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IISEIE) is pleased to announce a new partnership with not-for-profit educator Startup Weekend as part of their digital communities initiative. This collaboration will see IISEIE and Startup Weekend... - March 10, 2011 - International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Firm DC Supports the House of Ruth with The Vagina Monologues
DC group raises funds and hope for local shelter with a production of Eve Ensler’s famous play - March 10, 2011 - The Firm DC
Stevens Business and Technology Senior Design Team Breaks Barriers to Recycling
Stevens Goes Green, a Business and Technology Senior Design Team from Stevens Institute of Technology, is changing the recycling habits of an entire university as part of national competition RecycleMania 2011. - March 10, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Legendary NFL Hall of Fame Coach and NASCAR Owner Joe Gibbs Announced as Keynote Speaker for NAFA's 2011 I&E
Joe Gibbs will present a keynote address at NAFA's 2011 Institute & Expo in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, April 12. - March 10, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
The Medical Emergency Preparedness Community Comes Together to Honor Wes Leonard
The Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc. (RMBF), Start a Heart, and the Institute of Medical Emergency Preparedness (IMEP) are donating an automated external defibrillator (AED) to Fennville High School in honor of Wes Leonard. - March 10, 2011 - Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc.
GreaterGood Funds Reading Program for Chicago Children
GreaterGood.org announced today that it would underwrite a year-long literacy program for an inner city second grade class in Chicago. The nonprofit SitStayRead will provide literacy volunteers, both human and canine, to work with the second graders throughout the school year to improve their... - March 10, 2011 - GreaterGood
Wendy Hambleton, Partner and Director, National SEC Department, BDO USA LLP to Speak at KC’s Adopting IFRS: Implications on Private Companies Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Wendy Hambleton, Partner and Director, National SEC Department, BDO USA LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Adopting... - March 10, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
NFL Alumni, MCCOY Invite Adults to Family Engagement Event
The NFL Alumni Indianapolis chapter announced a partnership today with Marion County Commission On Youth (“MCCOY”) to participate in and sponsor a Family Engagement Event on Thursday March 10, 2011. The goal of the event is to empower parents, grandparents, guardians, teachers, school faculty and other caring adults to play an active, positive and strong role in the success of their students. - March 09, 2011 - NFL Alumni Indianapolis Chapter
Beauty and The Beat Volume 2 "Heroines for Haiti" Haitian Relief Event to be Held on Friday, March 25th, 2011 at Cielo in NYC from 6pm-10pm
Celebrity DJ Jon Quick and his celebrity friends will host “Beauty and the Beat Vol. 2 – Heroines for Haiti” on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Cielo. Proceeds to benefit Hip Hop Loves Foundation. Hosted by actress Bobbi Baker-James aka "Kiki" from TNT's "Tyler Perry's House of Payne." - March 09, 2011 - Jon Quick Select
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces March 2011 Meeting with Tax Reduction Specialist Al Aiello
On March 21, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, will be hosting its monthly meeting with Al Aiello. Attendees will learn how real estate investors can reduce income taxes. - March 09, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Real World Leadership Institute Reveals the Top 10 Employee Engagement Drivers on the Real World Leadership Blog Talk Radio Program
Debora McLaughlin, co-founder of The Real World Leadership Institute, reveals the top 10 drivers of employee engagement and what today’s leaders can do to maximize their impact on their organizations. - March 09, 2011 - Open Door Coaching
IIMSAM Middle East Office Commemorated International Women Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on International Women Day. He urged for equal participation of women in all stream of life and maintained that without ensuring empowerment of women Millennium Development Goals would not be accomplished. - March 09, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
RMBF Announces March 9th, 2011 Celebration of Pediatric Patient Advocacy Day
Join the Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc. (RMBF) in the celebration of awareness and action on March 9th, Pediatric Patient Advocacy Day, as they honor the 20 young lives lost due to an unforeseen medical emergency. March 9th, the anniversary of Raven Blanco’s death, will serve to ignite... - March 09, 2011 - Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc.
SADS Foundation Announces Major Gift from Medtronic Foundation
The SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes) Foundation has been awarded a $50,000 Patient Link grant from the Medtronic Foundation for the "Keeping Hearts Beating" Outreach and Awareness Campaign. This life-saving campaign will allow the SADS Foundation to distribute awareness materials... - March 09, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Women's Business Development Center to Hold Connection Points Networking and Learning Event March 10
Women business owners who are accountants, attorneys, mediators and insurance brokers, and those seeking these types of resources, who want to connect and learn with other women-owned industry peers, should plan to attend this Connection Points, a networking event exclusively for women in these... - March 09, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
March Women’s Power Networking Events for Triangle Area Businesses
The public is invited to the WPN networking events: the Power Lunch on 2nd Fridays, Women Executives Round Table on 3rd Fridays and the after hours get-together Cocktails and Contacts. - March 09, 2011 - Women's Power Networking
Irving B. Levinson, Partner, K&L Gates LLP to Speak at KC’s Webcast Mediating Corporate Disputes Successfully - Avoidance Of Litigation’s Perils Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Irving B. Levinson, Partner, K&L Gates LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Mediating Corporate Disputes Successfully... - March 09, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Michael Kraehnke, Partner, DPP, KPMG LLP to Speak at KC’s Tectonic Shift in Accounting & Financial Reporting Coming: Are you ready? Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael Kraehnke, Partner, Department of Professional Practice, KPMG LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Tectonic Shift... - March 09, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
IEEE GLOBECOM 2011 Extends “Call for Papers” Deadline to March 20
Premier Global Communications Conference to be Held December 5 – 9 in Houston, Texas - March 08, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Curing Blindness with BOTOX® Cosmetic: “Vanity for Vision” Highlights Now Online
Highlights of the Vanity for Vision webathon are now available online. The webathon helped cure 200 people of blindness and raise enough money to purchase equipment to screen an area of 1 million people in Tanzania for diabetic eye disease. - March 08, 2011 - One World Sight Project, Inc.
Community Forum: What's the Big Deal About Voter ID's?
The next Community Voices Forum Series discussion on the topic of voter identification legislation is being held today, Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 at 5:30pm at Temple Beth Or in Raleigh. This forum will explore the potential impact of voter-id legislation on several high-risk population groups, including the elderly, those without financial resources and those with disabilities. - March 08, 2011 - North Carolina Social Justice Project
Early Voting for Morton Grove Municipal Election Starts on March 14
The Morton Grove Action Party issues a friendly reminder to all Morton Grove residents that “Early Voting” for the upcoming Municipal Election will begin on Monday, March 14, 2011. Early voting will run through March 31. Residents may vote early at Village Hall, 6101 Capulina Avenue,... - March 08, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
"Energy Drinks" May Pose Health Risks: Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Caution
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American of Pediatrics (WIAAP), in response to the results of a recent study, expresses its concern over increasing consumption of so-called "energy drinks" by adolescents. Lack of evidence that these products offer any health benefits and in fact may pose serious risks to children with pre-existing conditions illustrates the need for parents and caregivers to monitor their use. - March 08, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud Elected for Two Prestigious Awards in Jordan
In a thriving development, Akhbarna news announced Dr. Naseer Homoud- IIMSAM Goodwill Ambassador and Director of its Middle East Office as elected nominee for its Man of the Year Award. Dr. Homoud also received an honor from prominent Jordanian news agency Zaid Jordan and the organization served him with Economic & Social Personality of the Year- 2010 Award. - March 07, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Physicians can Capture Growing Botox Market with IAPAM's Hands-On Botox Training
A new report shows that the market for botox, dermal fillers and other minimally-invasive procedures is growing at a rate of 9% annually. To capture this market "will require hands-on, physician-lead botox training like that offered by the IAPAM at its Aesthetic Medicine Symposium," recommends Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the IAPAM. - March 07, 2011 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Mama Cares Foundation Invites San Diego Community to Join in Its Campaign to Feed Malnourished Children
First Annual Restore Life Benefit Dinner and Auction to be held on March 19 at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa. - March 07, 2011 - Mama Cares Foundation
"Rock ‘n Aspire" a Fundraiser Aspiring to Create a World Free of MS
85 Broads Cincinnati is excited to choose the Kackley family's 2nd Annual Rock ‘n Aspire as the first of four philanthropy projects this year. This is not your everyday fundraiser. Rock ‘n Aspire is “Aspiring to create a world free of MS." - March 07, 2011 - 85 Broads Cincinnati
Nashville Church of Scientology Celebrates Founder L. Ron Hubbard’s 100th Birthday
Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard’s 100th birthday to be celebrated in Nashville by Tennessee area Scientologists on March 19, 2011. - March 07, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Pacific Wing Chun Kung Fu Association News
Pacific Wing Chun Kung Fu Association Announces Student Promotions for Spring 2011 - March 07, 2011 - Pacific Wing Chun Kung Fu Association
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Waterbury Kicks Off 2011 with a Celebration of Its Past, Present and Future
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Waterbury recently celebrated its past, present and future efforts to end poverty housing with a ‘Volunteer Appreciation’ gathering at the home of volunteers, Wes and Laura Wensek, in Woodbury, CT. Seasoned Habitat volunteers and new faces discussed... - March 07, 2011 - Habitat for Humanity of Greater Waterbury
Morton Grove Action Party Hosts Mardi Gras “Meet the Candidates” Event
Due to the overwhelming response of a “Meet the Candidates” event sponsored by the Morton Grove Action Party that took place on January 30, a second evening has been set aside for residents to have some fun, meet the candidates, and talk about the future of Morton Grove. Many attendees... - March 06, 2011 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Bolivia Volunteers Aids Flood Victims
As a result of the devastation caused by recent flooding in Cochabamba, Bolivia Volunteers provides volunteer assistance. - March 06, 2011 - Bolivia Volunteers
Industrial Mash Launches New Directory of Industrial Marketers Using Social Media
With increased focus on social media marketing as a tool for B2B industrial and manufacturing companies, IndustrialMash.com offers a searchable directory, forum, and blog for industrial marketers. - March 06, 2011 - Industrial Mash
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Tectonic Shift in Accounting & Financial Reporting Coming: Are You Ready? 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 Tectonic Shift in Accounting & Financial Reporting Coming: Are you ready? Live Webcast. This two-hour event is... - March 06, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
National Day of Cyberbully Awareness in Chagrin Falls, OH Set for March 6th
In an effort to build community support, education and action around the issues of Cyberbullying among youths, the Where Our Kids Matter Foundation, in collaboration with Project Love-Purple America, announced today the inaugural National Day of Cyberbully Awareness. The event will be held... - March 06, 2011 - Where Our Kids Matter Foundation
OVMA Names Forshey Ohio Veterinarian of the Year
State Veterinarian Tony Forshey was recently recognized with the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association's (OVMA) highest honor, the Veterinarian of the Year Award. The award, presented by OVMA President Dr. Jason Johnston, recognizes an individual for outstanding contributions, dedication and service... - March 06, 2011 - Ohio Veterinary Medical Association
Radio Personality Honored with OVMA Friends of Veterinary Medicine Award
Long-time host of "The Ohio Veterinarian," Joe Cornely was recently recognized with the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) Friends of Veterinary Medicine award. The award, presented by OVMA President Dr. Jason Johnston, recognizes an individual for service to and advancement of... - March 06, 2011 - Ohio Veterinary Medical Association
Local Veterinarian Honored with OVMA's Distinguished Service Award
Veterinarian George Kukor of Westerville was recently recognized for outstanding contributions to his profession with the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association's (OVMA) Distinguished Service Award. The award, presented by OVMA President Dr. Jason Johnston, recognizes an individual for exemplary... - March 06, 2011 - Ohio Veterinary Medical Association
Grant Thornton’s J. Henry Oehmann III to Speak at KC’s Accounting for and Taxing Executive Compensation/Bonuses Best Practices Live Webcast
Companies face considerable challenges when applying accounting principles related to executive compensation and bonuses in light of this new and complex regulatory environment. - March 05, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP’s J. Mark Poerio to Speak at KC’s Accounting for and Taxing Executive Compensation/Bonuses Best Practices Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that J. Mark Poerio, Partner, Employment Department, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - March 05, 2011 - The Knowledge Group