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HEADstrong Foundation Named Charity of Choice for the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic and Big City Classic

HEADstrong Foundation, a Holmes, PA based charitable organization dedicated to finding a cure for blood cancers has announced it has been named charity of choice by Inside Lacrosse for the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic and Big City Classic. At each event, a brief video will be shown sharing the... - February 10, 2011 - HEADstrong Foundation

Starry, Starry Night New Stargazing Poster

Ashland Astronomy Studio has just published a new stargazing poster, bringing the night sky closer to us all. - February 10, 2011 - Ashland Astonomy Studio

North Carolina Travel Industry Association (NCTIA) Hires New Lobbyist

Member-based advocacy group for NC travel industry welcomes experienced lobbyist Lu-Ann Perryman as legislative advocate. - February 10, 2011 - North Carolina Travel Industry Association

IEEE WCET® Certification Program Examination to be Held 20 March to 16 April 2011

IEEE ComSoc Launches New Virtual and In-Person Training Programs to Help Professionals Advance Their Knowledge of Wireless Communications. - February 09, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society

The Adirondack Wilderness Foundation Announces That, "Amazing Adirondack Wonders" Has Been Published

The Adirondack Wilderness Foundation is pleased to announce that their book titled "Amazing Adirondack Wonders" has been published by Lulu.com. - February 09, 2011 - American Society for the Protection of Nature

Professional Coaches in Kansas City Area Celebrate International Coaching Week by Announcing Recipient of 2011 Non-Profit Leadership Coaching Grant

In celebration of International Coaching Week (February 7-13), the Kansas City Chapter of International Coaching Federation (ICF), Heartland Coaches Association (HCA) announces Heartland Habitat for Humanity as recipient of their 2011 Non-Profit Coaching Service Grant. The Heartland Habitat for Humanity leadership team will receive free coaching services from six volunteer members of HCA during the months of March, April and May. - February 09, 2011 - HeartlandCoachesAssociation

American Trakehner Association Merit Awards Announced

Six merit awards for 2010--including four to performance horses--were announced today by the American Trakehner Association. - February 09, 2011 - American Trakehner Association

Parent Coaching Endorsed by Pediatric Care Providers

The Parent Coaching Institute’s coaching model has been featured in Illinois Pediatrician, a magazine published by the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, in an article on parent coaching as a tool for improving family lives. - February 09, 2011 - The Parent Coaching Institute

St. Louis Public Relations Executive Steve Turner Named to Board of Arthritis Foundation-Heartland Region

Turner will serve a three year term. - February 09, 2011 - Arthritis Foundation-Heartland Region

Stevens Thomas Dabay to Present at National Conference on Undergraduate Research

Stevens Institute of Technology student Thomas Dabay ‘11 (Roanoke, Va.) has been selected from among 3,500 applicants to present at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research 2011 (NCUR 2011) at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York. An Electrical Engineering student, Thomas will present "Absurd America: Finding Camus' Absurd in Pynchon’s America." - February 09, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces February 2011 Meeting of the Fairfield County Real Estate Investors Association

On February 16, 2011, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, will be sponsoring the quarterly meeting of the Fairfield County Real Estate Investors Association, or FCREIA. - February 09, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA

Georgetown University Hospital Joins the Casey Cares Kami's Jammies Program

The Casey Cares Foundation has recently announced that Georgetown University Hospital in Washington DC joined their Kami’s Jammies Program. The hospital will initially receive 50 pairs of new pajamas for their pediatric patients on extended stays. In addition, beginning March 9th a themed... - February 08, 2011 - Casey Cares Foundation

Homegrown Lacrosse and Minnesota Swarm Enter Third Year of Collaborative Relationship

Continued support of nonprofit by the Minnesota Swarm reflects commitment to the state’s growing youth lacrosse community. For a third year, the National Lacrosse League’s (NLL) Minnesota Swarm, has partnered with Twin Cities-based nonprofit Homegrown Lacrosse to support the growth of... - February 08, 2011 - Homegrown Lacrosse

FAMU Southern California Alumni Chapter Hosts 17th Annual Black History Scholarship Luncheon

Philanthropists / Art Collectors Bernard and Shirley Kinsey serve as speakers. Local community leaders honored, including Chris Floyd, executive director of the Los Angeles Opportunities Industrialization Centers and Sandra Evers-Manly, Vice President of Ethics & Diversity for Northrop Grumman. - February 07, 2011 - FAMU National Alumni Association Southern California Chapter

Synapse Sports Delivers Great Experience at Sand Storm Lacrosse Festival

Recap of lacrosse tournament featuring boys and girls competing for 7 division championships. - February 07, 2011 - Synapse Sports

MBAs Organize 1 Week Toy Donation Campaign to Benefit Children's Memorial Hospital

Group of MBA students organizes one week toy drive to raise as much money and toys as possible for young patients treated at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Accepting donations as little as $1 and with no upward limit, the students are donating all proceeds directly to the Children's Memorial Foundation next Friday, February 11, 2011. - February 07, 2011 - The 1 Week Toy Campaign

Garb Oil & Power Corporation Update to Shareholders (OTCQCB: GARB)

Garb Oil & Power Corporation (www.garbop.com) Updates Shareholders on new appointments. - February 07, 2011 - Garb Oil & Power Corporation

The Institute for New Economic Thinking Announced That It is Now Accepting Research Proposals for Its Spring 2011 Grant Program

The Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), launched with a $50 million pledge from George Soros to promote changes in economic theory and practice through conferences, research grants and education initiatives, has announced that it is now accepting research proposals for its spring 2011 Grant... - February 07, 2011 - Institute for New Economic Thinking

Students Negatively Impacted by Strained Financial Aid Offices

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators recommends streamlining student aid system to reduce regulatory and administrative burdens that hamper student aid offices' ability to counsel students. - February 07, 2011 - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Cowboys Quarterback Jon Kitna Event @ First Euless

Dallas Cowboy's Quarterback Jon Kitna at First Baptist Church Euless. Sunday Feb. 20th, 9:15 AM & 10:45 AM. Event is Free. - February 06, 2011 - First Baptist Church Euless

American Cold War Veterans Call for Repeal of Disabled Veterans Tax

"Disabled veterans are having their benefits reduced unfairly," said Jerald Terwilliger, National Chairman of the American Cold War Veterans. - February 06, 2011 - American Cold War Veterans

Caribbean BlueBook Provides New Directory for Caribbean-Owned Businesses

Caribbean BlueBook's founder and Managing Director is named a "2011 Small Business Visionary" by the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce and Industry, highlighting the company's work to bridge the gap between Caribbean-owned businesses and their online audience. - February 06, 2011 - Caribbean BlueBook

HDL Design House Joins the Hellenic Semiconductor Industry Association

HSIA and HDL-DH join forces to extend the reach of the association and help advance the high tech industry of Southeastern Europe. - February 06, 2011 - Hellenic Semiconductor Industry Association

Intruessence Offers Transformational Yoga and Wellness Meditation Retreats in Mexico

The 7 day retreat, called 7 Days + 7 Chakras focuses on integration of mind, body and soul through specialized process created by founder and director Nicholas Pratley. June 20-26, 2011 is the first of a series of transformational retreats offered by Intruessence.com. Participants will be guided... - February 06, 2011 - Intruessence

St. Louis Dog Rescue Volunteer Travels Through Blizzard to Feed Stray Dogs

As the rest of St. Louis waits out the winter storm from the comfort of their own homes, Gateway Pet Guardians volunteer and founder P.J. Hightower continues her daily rounds - even in a blizzard. - February 06, 2011 - Gateway Pet Guardians

Walmart Named "Top Corporation for Diversity"

This esteemed, elite list is coveted by the most successful companies in the U.S. The list has become the most recognized and respected compilation of companies that truly differentiate themselves in the market place in a time when diversity has never been more important. - February 06, 2011 - DiversityBusiness.com

DWeb Network Offering Free Websites for Non-Profits

DWeb Network corporate donation of free hosting and design to deserving non-profits. - February 06, 2011 - DWeb Network

International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association Launches New Excellence Awards for Writers

International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Assoc. (IFWTWA) has developed and launched an Excellence Award program in Journalism; travel, food and wine writers who are not members of the organization may self-nominate for one of two IFWTWA awards. - February 06, 2011 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association

Melbourne to Launch Global Food, Wine and Travel Association

As local membership of the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) continues to grow, the official launch of the Australasian division is set to take place in Melbourne on Wednesday, 16 February, 2011. - February 06, 2011 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association

Yuri's Night Announces Start of 2011 Tribute Video Contest

Yuri's Night, the World Space Party, announced this evening on Spacevidcast Live the official opening of a global competition to create videos that best engage the public in celebrating the 50th anniversary of human spaceflight and embody the spirit of Yuri's Night. The top submission will receive... - February 06, 2011 - Yuri's Night

$26,000 in Scholarships Awarded in Orlando

The Miss Orlando Scholarship Pageant awarded three titles and $26,000 in scholarships. - February 06, 2011 - Miss Orlando Scholarship Pageant

Vi-Tel Wireless Confirms the Companies’ Website Traffic is Up Over 300% from Previous Month

The company has confirmed recent reports that it has seen a dramatic increase of website traffic and phone calls into their corporate headquarters. The company attributes this increase in traffic to recent positive publicity, recent articles released regarding the company and its products, and some top people in the industry taking interest in the company as well. - February 06, 2011 - ViTel Wireless

Colorado's Bioscience Discovery Evaluation Grant Program Creates 598 New Jobs in the State, with Payroll Exceeding $44 million

The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) and The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) have jointly released results of the Bioscience Discovery Evaluation Grant Program (BDEGP) at the CBSA's Third Annual "Bioscience Day at the Capitol" event. The BDEGP was created by the Colorado General Assembly in 2006 to grow the bioscience industry in the state. - February 05, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association

MCF Plans 2011 Children’s Mental Health Day in Annapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 8

More than 100 Marylanders eager to protect children’s mental health programs are expected at the General Assembly on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011 for the 11th Annual Children’s Mental Health Day in Annapolis. The free event is sponsored by the non-profit Maryland Coalition of Families for... - February 05, 2011 - Maryland Coalition for Children's Mental Health

Children's Brain Tumor Foundation Partners with Happiness Is Camping to Bring Family Brain Tumor Camp to the New York City Area

Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF) announced today that they will organize and support the first pediatric brain tumor family camp to be run in the New York City area in late August, 2011. CBTF is partnering with Jenna’s Rainbow Foundation to underwrite this camp in a... - February 05, 2011 - Children's Brain Tumor Foundation

Operation Gratitude Launches Wounded Warrior Care Package Program

Operation Gratitude Extends Its Outreach to Our Wounded Warriors. - February 05, 2011 - Operation Gratitude

TiE Tri-State to Hold Its 2011 Conference in New York City

Annual event to bring together top industry leaders to discuss entrepreneurship and capital. - February 05, 2011 - TiE Tristate

Ava Gardner Museum Makes "Top 10 Fun and Unusual Museums" List from Livability.com

"These fun museums pay homage to a single subject, honor a special interest and celebrate the strange. They may draw smaller crowds, but their founders and visitors definitely don't lack for enthusiasm." - February 05, 2011 - Ava Gardner Museum

NAFA Opens Submissions for 2011 Sustainable Fleet Awards

NAFA Fleet Management Association is accepting submissions for the 2011 Sustainable Fleet Awards from now through February 28. - February 05, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

IEEE CCNC 2011 Highlights Latest Advances in Anytime, Anywhere Consumer Communications & Networking Technologies

Hundreds of International Experts Explore Next Generation of On-Demand Entertainment & Information Systems at 8th Annual Event Held in Conjunction with 2011 CES in Las Vegas. - February 04, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society

IEEE GLOBECOM 2010 Explores Latest Advancements in Mobile Interactivity

More than 2,500 Attendees and Record-Setting Number of Presentations Combine to Make the Premier International Meeting the Most Successful in Conference History. - February 04, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society

Celebrity Heavy Hitters Gathering to Support Mike Ditka’s Gridiron Greats

Football’s Biggest Week to Culminate with Star Power at “The Best Party in Texas” - February 04, 2011 - Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund

Cedille Records Announces 2011 Release Schedule

Cedille Records, the Grammy Award-winning, Chicago-based independent classical record label, has announced its CD releases for 2011. Cedille’s first new album of the year, "In Eleanor’s Words: Music of Stacy Garrop" (CDR 90000 122), arrives February 22. Garrop is a... - February 04, 2011 - Cedille Records

Vistage Michigan to Host Business Breakfast for Chief Executives, Mar. 1

The event for prospective members will take place from 7:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m. at The Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth. Attendees will get an inside look at what it is like to be a member of this Chief Executive group. - February 04, 2011 - Vistage Michigan

Turnaround Management Society Awards Certified International Turnaround Manager Honor to John M. Collard, Chairman of Strategic Management Partners, Inc.

The Turnaround Management Society (TMS) awarded John M. Collard, Chairman of Strategic Management Partners, Inc. its coveted Certified International Turnaround Manager (CITM) – “Level D” qualification at its highest level. “Mr. Collard and his company have done an enormous... - February 04, 2011 - Turnaround Management Society

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