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The Raw Beauty Project Celebrates Beauty, Power, and Passion with Los Angeles Exhibit Debut Sept. 17, 2016
The Raw Beauty Project is an innovative photo exhibit that celebrates women with disabilities. The goal of the exhibit is to redefine perceptions of beauty, educate audiences, and empower all women. The Raw Beauty Project advocates for inclusion and inspires all to embrace their beauty, own their power, and live their passion. The Project launched an Indiegogo campaign on June 20 to raise funds for the LA exhibit at Paul Mitchell The School – Pasadena, to be held on Sept.17, 2016. - July 19, 2016 - The Raw Beauty Project
JCI Global President Comes to Wilmington for Peace Forum
President Dike to address Jaycees and Wilmingtonians on strategies, solutions. The Wilmington Jaycees are hosting the global president of their parent organization, Junior Chamber International (JCI), on Friday, July 29th at their clubhouse (1309 North Scott Street) for a forum on peacebuilding. - July 19, 2016 - Wilmington Jaycees
Spanish Edition of "Selfless Self," a Companion to Nisargadatta's "I Am That" - Out Now
"El Ser Sin Ser: Conversaciones Con Shri Ramakant Maharaj," the Spanish Translation of "Selfless Self," just published, is an important book from the Self-Realized Master, Shri Ramakant Maharaj, who spent nearly 20 years with the legendary Shri Nisargadatta Maharaj. - July 18, 2016 - Ramakant Maharaj
Together Empowering Asian Minds (TEAM) Receives $100K from the Hope & Grace Fund to Launch a National Public Awareness Campaign
Together Empowering Asian Minds (TEAM) is pleased to announce the launch of a National Public Awareness campaign on Asian mental health in fall 2016, with $100,000 received from the hope & grace initiative by Philosophy. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, Asian American... - July 17, 2016 - Together Empowering Asian Minds (TEAM)
Former President of Ecuador, Rosalia Arteaga is 4th G.O.D. Awards Latin Woman of the Year
Her Excellency, Rosalia Arteaga will be honored at the 4th Global Officials of Dignity Awards (G.O.D. Awards) and scheduled to speak at the 3rd WCH Humanitarian Summit on August 17-19, 2016 at the United Nations Headquarters, New York. - July 17, 2016 - We Care for Humanity
Mitsie B. Smith Recognized as a Woman of Excellence and a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mitsie B. Smith of Morgan Hill, California has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence and a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of commercial real estate. About Mitsie B. - July 16, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Keith C. S. Siu Honored as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Keith C. S. Siu of Honolulu, Hawaii has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2015 and 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success in the government field. About Keith C. S. Siu (See-You) Mr. Siu is the Courts... - July 16, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Patricia M. Rotondi Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Patricia M. Rotondi of Palatine, Illinois has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of accounting. About Patricia M. Rotondi Ms. Rotondi has over 26 years... - July 16, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Barbara McGuire Recognized as a VIP for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Barbara McGuire of Riverton, Wyoming has been recognized as a VIP for 2015 and 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of creative writing. About Barbara McGuire Ms. McGuire has over 50 years experience in the... - July 16, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Casselberry Chamber Hosts Straw Vote with US Senate Race Headlining the Event
The Casselberry Chamber of Commerce held its 7th Political Hob Nob event last night at Lyman High School in Longwood, Florida. The event was attended by over 25 candidates for a variety of offices and 329 Seminole County voters who participated in the evening’s straw poll. “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente, who just entered the US Senate race at the end of June after competing in 46 Democratic Presidential primaries and caucuses, finished a strong third only 7 percent behind Murphy. - July 15, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
US Senate Candidate De La Fuente to Attend
The Hillsborough County Democratic Black Caucus will be hosting a Candidate Forum at Beulah Baptist Institutional Church on Friday, July 15, 2016. The forum will begin at 11:15 AM with candidates for the Hillsborough County School Board District 5 and conclude at 4:30 PM with candidates for the Florida State House of Representatives District 63. - July 15, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
ABYC Expands Outreach to Help Solve Skilled Workforce Needs
The marine industry as a whole is facing a shortage of qualified marine technicians. Ranging from boatyards to manufacturers, the industry is worth over $121 billion to the U.S. economy. With over 34,800 businesses employing close to 500,000 people, the marine sector is in need of a skilled workforce. - July 15, 2016 - ABYC
New Nonprofit Formed with Goal of Opening Community Center in Brunswick, Maryland
New Hope Community Partnership is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with the goal of opening a Community Center in Brunswick, MD and to offer programs and services to the residents of the greater Brunswick area. - July 15, 2016 - New Hope Community Partnership, Inc.
Women’s Only Self-Protection & Defense Event
Gun Powder Gals is presenting a “Feminine & Fierce: A Self-Protection & Defense Event” hosted at the AIT Building on Maiden Lane. This inaugural event starts at 10:00am and runs to 2:00pm. Tickets for the event are $67 and can be purchased in advance via Eventbrite.com. Groups... - July 15, 2016 - Gun Powder Gals
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on How to Design Effective Consumer Surveys for Trademark and False Advertising Cases: Practical Guide
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: How to Design Effective Consumer Surveys for Trademark and False Advertising Cases: Practical Guide. This two-hour... - July 15, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Reinventing Your HR Operations with Effective HR Technologies and Human Capital Management Solutions
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: Reinventing Your HR Operations with Effective HR Technologies and Human Capital Management Solutions. This two-hour... - July 15, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Chris Monk, Managing Director with Protiviti, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Webinar: Vendor Risk Management for Banks & Financial Institutions on August 4
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announces today that Chris Monk, a Managing Director with Protiviti, will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Vendor Risk Management for Banks &... - July 15, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Intelligen.Energy Expanding Into Grafton to Help Educate About Solar
Intelligen.Energy announced today that they will now be servicing Grafton in response to recent demand. With this move, homeowners will have access to free local solar consultants who can educate about the particulars of installing solar. “We’re very excited to offer our services to... - July 15, 2016 - Intelligen.Energy
Pennsylvania Family Law Attorney to Speak at National Business Institute Seminar
Delaware County family lawyer to present CLE on complex family law issues. - July 15, 2016 - Raffaele Puppio
Viennese Opera Singer Performs at Scientology Information Center
On August 27th, 2016 Opera Singer Susanne Epple, performs for the first time at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater, from 6-8pm. Light Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. - July 15, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Ultracode Advances Color Barcoding Using Phone App
New International Standard Introduced by AIM Offers Full Ultilization of Color in Barcoodes for Smartphones - has potential to impact 2 billion devices worldwide. - July 15, 2016 - AIM, Inc.
Tennessee United for Human Rights Announces Event for Peace Day 2016
The Tennessee chapter of United for Human Rights (TNUHR) is making plans International Peace Day on September 21st. - July 15, 2016 - United for Human Rights
Jody M. Deery Honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Jody M. Deery, of Rockford, Illinois, has recently been honored as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Leisure Sports and Recreation. - July 14, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
ISKCON Turns 50
July 13th the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) celebrated the 50th anniversary of its incorporation. Iskcon of Houston will celebrate on August 25th with a Festival of Flowers at 1320 West 34th Street in Houston. - July 14, 2016 - Iskcon of Houston
"Step Up" Offers Help for Nonprofit and Association Board Members and the Organizations That Depend on Them
New book provides visually engaging, easy to read guidance to strengthen nonprofits - July 14, 2016 - Step Up!
Invoke Democracy Now – a New Group Inspiring Wider Public Discussion of Brexit and Democracy
Post-Brexit campaigning group set up to inspire wider public discussion of Brexit and democracy and to call on the government to uphold the vote. - July 14, 2016 - Invoke Democracy Now
AIC Managements to Provide a Leading University in Dubai Recruitment and Admission Support
AIC Managements is proud to announce recruitment and admission support to a prestigious University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. - July 14, 2016 - AIC Managements
The Travelers Protective Association Elects New National President
Organization also elects vice president, adds new directors to board. - July 14, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Discusses Violence, Faith and Hope
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council holds bi-monthly meetings to discuss hot topics and have deep discussions on what is happening in the world today. - July 14, 2016 - Religion Communicators Council
Indraloka Animal Sanctuary Earns Accreditation from Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
“Indraloka Animal Sanctuary is truly a safe haven for farm animals that have nowhere else to turn. The animal residents at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary are provided with life-time care and are not treated as objects or commodities but rather as members of the family,” says Jeanne Marie... - July 14, 2016 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Rotary District 6960 Names Tracie Bagans Rotarian of the Year
Bagans is a member of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers South. - July 14, 2016 - Rotary 6960
Rotary Club of Fort Myers Announces New Leadership Roster
Executive committee and board to lead 2016-2017 service projects. - July 14, 2016 - Rotary 6960
Law and Order Ball Announces Surprise Celebrity Guest for 2016 Event
Attendees can support Fund-A-Need and save lives in our local community - July 14, 2016 - The Rotary Club of Fort Myers South
Danforth Plant Science Center and Valent Biosciences Will Collaborate in Unique Root Science Initiative
Master Agreement will focus on improving agriculture with non-destructive imaging technology for root growth dynamics. - July 14, 2016 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
The James J. Hill Center Selects O’Neill Board Chair, Welcomes Three New Board Members. Organization Strengthens Ties to St. Paul Entrepreneurial Community.
O’Neill, a third generation St. Paul attorney, joined the Board in 2013 and is a partner at the law firm of Larson King where he focuses his practice on professional liability and business service litigation. He is a graduate of St. Olaf College and earned his J.D. at the William Mitchell College of Law. - July 13, 2016 - James J. Hill Center
Black Belt Community Foundation's Legacy Awards - The Alabama Black Belt Comes to Birmingham's Harbert Center, October 22, 2015
The Black Belt Community Foundation Announces Its October 22, 2015 Legacy Awards Dinner and Fundraiser Honoring Three of Its Heroes, Board Member Justice John England Jr. and Retiring Board Members and Founders George McMillan Jr. and Dr. Carol Zippert - July 13, 2016 - Black Belt Community Foundation
Kent Van Liere with NERA Economic Consulting to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s How to Design Effective Consumer Surveys for Trademark and False Advertising Event
Kent Van Liere, Senior Vice President, NERA Economic Consulting to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s How to Design Effective Consumer Surveys for Trademark and False Advertising Cases: Practical Guide Live Webcast. - July 13, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Atlantic University to Offer a Master of Arts in Transpersonal Psychology
Atlantic University (Atlantic) announced today that they have received approval to change the title of their degree program from Master of Arts (MA) in Transpersonal Studies to Master of Arts (MA) in Transpersonal Psychology, a more widely understood and accepted designation. - July 13, 2016 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Kristin Vollmer Named Principal of The Harlem Heights Community Charter School
Kristin Vollmer has been named principal of Lee County’s newest tuition-free public charter school. The Harlem Heights Community Charter School, located at The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers, will serve kids kindergarten through grade 3 beginning in August. Vollmer has more... - July 13, 2016 - The Heights Foundation
The Curve, "The TripAdvisor of Energy Management" Has Been Launched
The Curve today represents the largest pool of user generated data of real time energy projects across sectors. Similarly to other user generated platforms such as TripAdvisor, it collects information on energy efficiency investments and helps users to benchmark their costs in order to make better investment decision. - July 13, 2016 - The Crowd
Aaron Yeater, Managing Principal, Analysis Group, Inc. to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Event
Aaron Yeater, Managing Principal, Analysis Group, Inc. to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Hart-Scott-Rodino Act: Recent Developments Uncovered - July 13, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Dwight C. Smith, III, Partner with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Vendor Risk Management for Banks & Financial Institutions
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Dwight C. Smith, III, Partner with Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Vendor Risk... - July 13, 2016 - The Knowledge Group
Napa County Water, Forest and Oak Woodland Protection Committee Announces Hearing to Protect Napa’s Watersheds, Water Sources & Forests
Napa County Water and Forest Protection Initiative held up by County filed litigation. A critical Superior Court hearing is set for Friday, July 15, 9:00, Napa Superior Court, 1111 Third St., Napa, CA. 94559. - July 12, 2016 - Napa Woodland Protection
Myrta A. See Recognized as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Myrta A. See of Broadway, Virginia has been recognized as a Lifetime Featured Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of pharmaceuticals. About Myrta A. See Ms. See has over 3 years experience in the pharmaceutical... - July 12, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Anti-Trump Super PAC Launched to Focus on Viral Media
A New Mexico-based video producer has formed a Super PAC with the intent of creating and distributing anti-Donald J. Trump media. Sim Sadler, founder of “You’re Fired!”, an FEC-registered independent campaign committee (FEC Committee C00620310), plans to “undermine... - July 12, 2016 - Trump - You're Fired!
AIM Debuts Internet of Things Competition for 2016
New IoT Category Adds to Award Options for AIDC Industry Innovators - July 12, 2016 - AIM, Inc.
The Presentation of the Ukrainian Сinema Has Been Held for the First Time in History of the 51st Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
On July 6, the Head of the Ukrainian state film agency, Mr. Philip Illienko, jointly with philanthropist Mr. Igor Iankovskyi, the founder of the NGO “Initiative for the Future,” held a presentation on contemporary Ukrainian cinema for the first time in the festival’s history. It reunited Ukrainian and international producers, directors, journalists and members of the international festivals' screening committees. - July 12, 2016 - Igor Iankovskyi Charity Foundation
Engineering the Systems of Today and Tomorrow
26th Annual International Council on Systems Engineering International Symposium to take place in Edinburgh, Scotland is the largest annual gathering of systems engineers. - July 10, 2016 - INCOSE
Springboard Helps 1,000 Women Employees of Rolls-Royce plc
Some 1,000 women employed by Rolls-Royce plc, have completed the Springboard Women’s Development programme. Rolls-Royce plc, a global company providing highly-efficient integrated power and propulsion solutions and one of the world’s most famous brands, began implementing the... - July 10, 2016 - The Springboard Consultancy
Source Molecular Featured in Canadian Charity’s 2014 MST Study
Microbial source tracking project in Township of Georgian Bay tapped Source Molecular to find out if humans were polluting the Honey Harbour. - July 10, 2016 - Source Molecular Corporation