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Cool Science to Host Mini Fruitcake Toss at Manitou Art Center
The 2014 event uses tiny fruitcakes to inspire future Fruitcake Flinging Engineers. - January 11, 2014 - Cool Science
Prayer Website PRAYHoUSe Launches Prayer Book "Praying the Scriptures in 365 Days with PRAYHoUSe"
Popular prayer website PRAYHoUSe launches its prayer book series "Praying the Scriptures in 365 Days with PRAYHoUSe." - January 11, 2014 - PRAYHoUSe
IDGA's Interoperable EHR Roundtable Day
Facilitating the Conversation on Successful EHR Adoption - January 11, 2014 - IDGA
Pro Bono Partnership Receives $15,000 from Fairfield County Community Foundation
Pro Bono Partnership has been awarded a $15,000 grant from Fairfield County Community Foundation (FCCF) to provide free business legal services to nonprofit organizations in Fairfield County, CT. Pro Bono Partnership provides free, business legal services to nonprofit organizations. Working... - January 11, 2014 - Pro Bono Partnership
Extra Mile Man Shares 7 Senseless Habits to Drop in 2014
Motivational speaker and author Shawn Anderson takes the idea of “living a life one loves” seriously. With a mission of empowering one million people to lead a more positive and purposeful life, Anderson shares seven senseless habits to let go of in 2014. Habit #1: Quit hanging out on... - January 11, 2014 - Extra Mile America
Charity Issues Urgent Warning to Those That Have Been Affected by the Floods
The Electrical Safety Council is issuing a warning to those that have been affected by the floods following extreme weather conditions in many areas. The charity is urging all residents whose homes have been affected by high water levels to take care when cleaning up, especially around electricity which can cause further damage or put people at risk. - January 11, 2014 - Electrical Safety Council
Drug-Free South Making Plans for 2014
The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools. - January 11, 2014 - Drug Free South
Tourette Syndrome Expert Sue Conners to Present Two Webinars on Education Accommodations for NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome
Series will include "The 504 Accommodation Plans vs. the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)" on January 15 and "Accommodations, Strategies and Techniques for Working with Students with Tourette Syndrome" on January 22. - January 11, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome Expert Dr. Jay Tischfield Delivers Keynote Address at Annual New Jersey Conference for the National Alliance on Mental Illness
Dr. Tischfield's 80-minute presentation at the December 14 event centered around his collaboration with the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders to form the Cell and DNA Sharing Repository at Rutgers University. - January 11, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Gather Your Tributes for Food Bank Hunger Games
On Thursday, February 27, 2014, Food Bank of South Jersey will host its first annual Food Bank Hunger Games, an event where corporate sponsors gather their team of “tributes” from staff and compete against other companies to cook the best tasting meal. Location: 1501 John Tipton Boulevard, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 February 27, 2014 7pm - January 11, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
StagedHomes.com(R) Announces Sweepstakes to Win a Home Staging Course
StagedHomes.com(R), the leading provider of Home Staging education is conducting a sweepstakes to win a three-day Home Staging business course valued at $1795.00. The winner of the course will earn the coveted Accredited Staging Professional(R) designation. - January 11, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Latest Statistics Show Home Staging is Helping Homes Sell Even Faster
The most recent statistics released by StagedHomes.com(R) show that 95 percent of homes Staged by an Accredited Staging Professional(R) (ASP(R)) sell on average in 11 days or less, while the average days on market for non-staged homes is 90 days. Time on market has been reduced from a previous study that showed ASP(R) Staged homes selling within 23 days. The newest StagedHomes.com(R) statistics also show that ASP(R) Staged homes sell for 17 percent more money than homes that are not staged. - January 11, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Pets for the Elderly Foundation Receives $15,000 Charitable Gift from PetSmart, Inc.
The Pets for the Elderly Foundation will receive a $15,000 check from PetSmart, Inc. on Tuesday, January 14, at 10:00 a.m. at the PetSmart store located at 21032 S. Ellsworth Loop, Queen Creek, AZ. The donation from PetSmart will help fund a portion of each adoption fee when a senior citizen... - January 11, 2014 - Pets for the Elderly Foundation
JFCS Opens Call for Veteran Nominations to Recognize Excellent Service
Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) is currently seeking nominations from the community for veterans who inspire patriotism, provide service to others and offer hope to veterans. The awardees will be recognized at a Tribute to Veterans Service to Community Awards Luncheon, sponsored... - January 11, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Skills® Behavior Intervention Plan Builder Now Available as a Stand-Alone Web-Based Program
The innovative tool gives clinicians, educators, and behavior professionals the ability to efficiently develop effective behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for individuals who display challenging behavior. - January 11, 2014 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Operation Kidsafe International Announces: Child Safety Fingerprint Station Coming to Victoria, BC
Operation Kidsafe announces a new Fingerprint Station Location in Canada. You are cordially invited to the Kick off and Press Conference, Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 at 10:00AM. - January 11, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on ASC 815 & ASC 820 Updates in 2014 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 has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “ASC 815 & ASC 820 Updates in 2014 LIVE Webcast.” This two-hour... - January 11, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
IEEE GLOBECOM 2013: Exploring the Power of Global Communications at 56th Annual International Event Held in Atlanta, Georgia
IEEE GLOBECOM 2013, the premier international conference dedicated to the advance of the entire array of global communications, highlighted its 56th annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia with the presentation of more than 1,500 technical papers, keynotes, business panels and industry forums... - January 10, 2014 - IEEE Communications Society
PCOSAA - Revolutionizing How We View PCOS
New site and campaign will be able to provide patients with avenues for one-on-one communication with professionals treating PCOS, educational resources and outreach. Through online chats, forums, educational programs, featured newsletters, directories, links, podcasts, downloadable files and much more, women with PCOS will be able to find everything they need in one place, free of charge. - January 10, 2014 - PCOS Awareness Association
Girl Scout Cookies Go a Long Way
The Girl Scouts annual cookie sale begins January 17th in Monmouth and Ocean counties. - January 10, 2014 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
Announcing the Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center's Training for Building Sustainable Communities in Indian Country in Green Bay, WI
The Native Learning Center (NLC), a Seminole Tribe of Florida program dedicated to the development of cultural and quality of life skills for all Native and Indigenous people, is pleased to present its Training for Building Sustainable Communities in Indian Country hosted by the Radisson Hotel... - January 10, 2014 - Native Learning Center
EmergyCare to Present LifeSaver Award to Ten Employees
At the Erie BayHawks games on January 10 and 11, EmergyCare will present several employees with awards for their roles saving the lives of people in cardiac arrest. Additionally, game attendees can stop by the EmergyCare tables during the game to learn hands-only CPR so they can be prepared to help victims of cardiac arrest before emergency personnel arrive. - January 10, 2014 - EmergyCare
FiXiT Launches "Fix Female Felines" with Grant from the Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation
Grant Will be Used for Promotion to Provide Spay/Neuter to "Fix" Female Felines for Just $25 - January 10, 2014 - FiXiT Foundation
Queen Recognises CEO of Europe's Main Climate Innovation Initiative with OBE
The Chief Executive Officer of the EU's main climate innovation initiative has been awarded an OBE for services to scientific research and innovation by Queen Elizabeth II. - January 10, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Campus for Finance Panel: Can the Financial System Ever be Stabilized?
For the 14th time the 'WHU New Year’s Conference' takes place in Koblenz, Germany. Discussing the stability of financial systems, Matthias Nester (Head of Sparkasse Kobelenz), Georg Fahrenschon (Head of Finance of Beveria), Dirk Notheis (Former Head of Morgan Stanley Germany), Stefan Jentzsch and Professor Henrik Muller (ManagerMagazin), came together in a panel dealing with the question "Stability vs. Growth - Can the Financial System Ever be Stabilized?" - January 10, 2014 - Campus for Finance e.V.
Matthew 25: Ministries Continues Shipments of Aid for Victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH continues shipping desperately needed disaster relief to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Matthew 25: Ministries is partnering with PGA Tour golfer Jason Day, his wife Ellie and their foundation, Brighter Days Foundation to provide dome tents to victims of the typhoon. Matthew 25: Ministries has shipped 131,520 pounds of aid to the Philippines to date. - January 10, 2014 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, Inc. Selected as 2014 Bird Dog Jamboree Benefactor
Bird dog lovers from all over the United States are planning a Jamboree in Madison, FL on the dates of March 7-9, 2014. The event has national attention, even enjoying coverage by the Pointing Dog Journal last year. In 2014, Bird Dog Jamboree is expecting over 1,000 dog lovers in attendance. In... - January 09, 2014 - Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, Inc.
Ken Joyce Becomes a NACD Board Leadership Fellow
NACD Fellows Demonstrate Their Commitment to the Highest Levels of Corporate Governance and Leadership in the Boardroom. - January 09, 2014 - Ken Joyce, Corporate Director
The William Meredith Foundation Presents the 2014 William Meredith Award for Poetry to US Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey
The William Meredith Foundation invites writers, reporters, and press advocates to celebrate the 2014 William Meredith Award for Poetry presented to Natasha Trethewey US Poet Laureate, in recognition of her talent as a poet and her work to promote poetry as an art form to American audiences. It carries a modest cash award along with the publication of a chap book by Ms. Trethewey, "Congregation," scheduled for publication during National Poetry Month in April, 2014. - January 09, 2014 - The William Meredith Foundation
Charlotte Healthcare Group to Host American College of Healthcare Executives Chairwoman, Diana Smalley, FACHE
ACHE Chairwoman to present at Greater Charlotte Healthcare Executives Group Annual Dinner January 23, 2014. - January 09, 2014 - GCHEG
Community Transformation Grant Awarded to The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Awarded Grant to Expand Healthy Living Programs and Initiatives in Elizabeth, NJ - January 09, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
IJIS Institute Publishes Final Report from Procurement Innovation Task Force
Task force focused on the technology procurement process as it applies to the state and local government sector. - January 09, 2014 - IJIS Institute
Prof. Moorad Choudhry with Brunel University to Speak at KC's Preparing for Basel III Compliance Event
Prof. Moorad Choudhry, Professor, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Brunel University to Speak at KC's Preparing for Basel III Compliance: The Challenge of Understanding and Meeting the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) Calculation and Liquidity Reporting Requirements Live Webcast - January 09, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
The Extra Mile Man Shares 5 Tips to Guarantee a Lousy 2014
For those whose past year can be counted in the “lousy” category, motivational speaker and author Shawn Anderson offers five tongue-and-cheek resolutions to guarantee that 2014 will look exactly the same as 2013. Tip #1: Set less than spectacular goals. Set sights low. Who needs goals.. - January 09, 2014 - Extra Mile America
OneHope Introduces Incredible Islands: Digitally Enhanced Children's Ministry Tool Available to U.S. Churches January 15, 2014
Scripture-rich online game harnesses the power of technology to reach 21st-century kids in church and beyond! - January 09, 2014 - OneHope
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in New Tampa Gets Approval to Build New Church
Fr. David DeJulio announced to his parishioners that Bishop Lynch has given approval to build the New Church. - January 09, 2014 - St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
Audubon International Names New Membership Coordinator
Audubon International is excited to announce the hiring of Tara Pepperman as the organization’s Membership Coordinator. Tara joined the team at its headquarters in Troy, New York on January 2, 2014. As Membership Coordinator, Tara will provide member services support for all Audubon... - January 09, 2014 - Audubon International
JFCS Seeks Respite Volunteers for Caregivers
Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS) is seeking respite volunteers for caregivers within the community to provide them much needed relief and companionship to their loved ones. - January 09, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
PRSA Delaware Elects New Board Members
The members of the Public Relations Society of America, Delaware Chapter recently elected two new directors to its board. Anthony Farina and Jean Toman will serve a two-year term. Anthony Farina, of Newark, was elected to a member-at-large position. Farina, who has more than 25 years of experience... - January 09, 2014 - PRSA Delaware
Volunteers Paint Historic Compton High School
On Saturday, February 1st 7am, The Compton Court House will have over 1,000 volunteers wearing yellow shirts preparing to clean and paint Compton High School and 13 homes in the city of Compton. The Compton Initiative is a non-profit that partners with other entities to coordinate quarterly... - January 09, 2014 - The Compton Initiative
Dress for Success Triangle Appoints Beth Briggs to Lead Organization
Dress for Success Triangle today announced the appointment of Beth Briggs as its Executive Director. The non-profit organization helps low-income women develop the skills to gain and sustain meaningful employment. She succeeds founder Pat Nathan, who has served in the leadership role, having... - January 09, 2014 - Dress for Success Triangle NC
U.S. Senate Candidate Ken Cope Names Tea Party Activist Campaign Manager
Greg Jessen, a Tea Party activist, has joined the Cope Texas campaign. Jessen will manage the campaign of Ken Cope who is running for U.S. Senate. - January 09, 2014 - Cope Texas
John J. Tomoney Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
John J. Tomoney of Forked River, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of security. About John J. Tomoney Mr. Tomoney has over 35 years experience in the security field. He is the... - January 08, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry of Oxford, Ohio has been named Biography of the Year in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of education and chemistry. About Gilbert Gordon, Ph.D., Inorganic... - January 08, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Supporting the Elizabeth Community
The Gateway Family YMCA - Elizabeth Branch Lowers Rates - January 08, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Chairmen's RoundTable Elects Richard Earnest as New Chairman
San Diego non-profit organization announces 2014 board of director appointments. - January 08, 2014 - Chairmen's RoundTable
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Insurance Companies in the New Digital World Order: Trends and Best Practices 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: Insurance Companies in the New Digital World Order: Trends and Best Practices. This two-hour event is scheduled on... - January 08, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Impact on Your Bottom Line 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: Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Impact on Your Bottom Line. This two-hour event is scheduled on February 6, 2014 at... - January 08, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Legal Series: Ethical Issues in Attorney Use of Social Media 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: Legal Series: Ethical Issues in Attorney Use of Social Media. This two-hour event is scheduled on January 31, 2014 at... - January 08, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Revenue Cycle Management: What You Need to Know 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: Revenue Cycle Management: What You Need to Know This two-hour event is scheduled on January 22, 2014 at 12:00 PM - 2:00... - January 08, 2014 - The Knowledge Group