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Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania Protected from Racetrack Development
The culmination of a decade-long battle, the prevention of the Alpine Rose racetrack is a major triumph for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. - September 22, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Pinellas County Domestic Violence Task Force and SPCA Tampa Bay Host October 24 Workshop on the Human Factor in Animal Abuse
In recognition of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Pinellas County Domestic Violence Task Force and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Tampa Bay will host a workshop on the human factors in animal abuse. Scheduled for Thursday, October 24th, from... - September 22, 2013 - SPCA Tampa Bay
Panache Style Group Presents Fall Fashion Trends 2013
Fall is vastly approaching and everything is set for the most anticipated fashion event of the season: Panache Style Group’s 2013 Fall Fashion Presentation! Panache will present the hottest trends of the fall season via webinar Tuesday, September 24th at 7:30 PM EST. The presentation will... - September 22, 2013 - Panache Style Group
IAHSP® Foundation and StagedHomes.com® Reveal New Scholarship Program for Accredited Staging Professional® Designation
The International Association of Home Staging Professionals® (IAHSP®) Foundation and StagedHomes.com® will award a scholarship to cover tuition and training manual for one deserving person this year to earn the respected Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) designation. - September 22, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Engerati Partners with the M2M Challenge
The Engerati online smart energy platform has announced that it has partnered with the M2M Challenge innovation competition. First launched in 2012, the M2M Challenge is currently going into its second round. Contestants from 44 countries and more than 200 participants have already demonstrated... - September 22, 2013 - Engerati
Gregory S. Rowland, Partner, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP to Speak at KC’s Nonbank SIFIs and Asset Managers: Enforcement and Compliance Issues in 2013 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Gregory S. Rowland, Partner, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Nonbank SIFIs and Asset... - September 21, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Celebrates 3rd Annual Family Hiking Day
Held on National Public Lands Day, Family Hiking Day is an initiative developed by the ATC to introduce families to the A.T. and the benefits that come from spending time outdoors. - September 21, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
BOMA San Diego to Host Earthquake Preparedness Workshop
Is your building ready for the next "big one?" The San Diego Building Owners and Managers Association invites you to attend an earthquake preparedness workshop on October 11, complete with a real life earthquake scenario and a panel of emergency preparedness experts. - September 21, 2013 - San Diego Building Owners and Managers Association
“Golfers Gave Back” at CarePlus Foundation Second Annual Golf Outing
The CarePlus Foundation held its Second Annual “Golfers Give Back” outing at White Beeches Golf & Country Club in Haworth, NJ. The Foundation raised almost $80,000 which will directly benefit the clients and programs at CarePlus. - September 21, 2013 - Care Plus Foundation
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Accounting Fraud & SEC Investigations
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 Accounting Fraud & SEC Investigations. This two-hour event is scheduled on October 18, 2013 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. - September 21, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Patent Infringement Reasonable Royalty Damages Strategies in Light of Recent Federal Circuit Decisions
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 Patent Infringement Reasonable Royalty Damages Strategies In Light of Recent Federal Circuit. This two-hour event is... - September 21, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Nonbank SIFIs and Asset Managers: Enforcement and Compliance Issues in 2013
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 Nonbank SIFIs and Asset Managers: Enforcement and Compliance Issues in 2013. This two-hour event is scheduled on... - September 21, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Enterprise Risk Management for Actuaries for 2013 and Beyond
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 Enterprise Risk Management for Actuaries for 2013 and Beyond. This two-hour event is scheduled on October 2, 2013 at... - September 21, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Georgia Bankers Association Encourages Consumers to Get Smart About Credit
In an effort to encourage better credit literacy throughout Georgia, the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) is encouraging all Georgia banks to participate in the American Bankers Association’s Get Smart About Credit program. The program, now in its 11th year, is a national campaign of... - September 20, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
Inaugural Green School Competition Launches in Montana; Register Your Montana School/Group for a Chance to Win a Trophy/Cash Prize
On Sept. 28, Saturday, 2013, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Montana Chapter Green School and Advocacy is showing its support of healthy and sustainable schools by launching the first ever Montana Green School Challenge. The competition invites Montana schools, classes or groups to... - September 20, 2013 - Montana USGBC
Colorado BioScience Association Partners with Two of the State’s Economic Development Entities to Promote Colorado’s Strengths at AdvaMed 2013
Representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association, the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance and the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation will showcase Colorado’s medical device and diagnostic sectors during the 2013 AdvaMed: The MedTech Conference in Washington D.C., September 23-25. - September 20, 2013 - Colorado BioScience Association
Wake Education Partnership Honors Those Making a Difference in Education Past and Present
Partnership Unveils Wake County Public School System Hall of Fame and Raises Money to Help Current Teachers - September 20, 2013 - Wake Education
Denver Startup Week Offers Free Technology Recycling Drive
Denver Startup Week, the weeklong event highlighting Denver’s entrepreneurial and innovative culture, is hosting a technology recycling drive to close out its week of events. The event, which will be held Saturday, 9/21 from 11am-3pm, is accepting computer hardware, electronics and peripherals. - September 20, 2013 - Denver Biz Tech Expo
Cincinnati Zoo Walk Raises $10,000 for Dystonia Research
The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) commends the support seen this past weekend the Cincinnati Zoo Walk. Over 200 supporters came to help raise over $10,000 and awareness for dystonia on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Organizer Melissa Phelps planned the walk in honor of her two young daughters, both of whom suffer from generalized dystonia, a little known movement disorder. - September 20, 2013 - Dystonia Medical Research Foundation
San Francisco Woman’s Fifth Half Marathon Retires her from Inspirational Running Career
Despite living with a chronic neurological disorder, Carrie Siu Butt has finished over 15 races for Dystance4Dystonia. The Dystonia Medical Foundation (DMRF) is proud to cheer on Dystance4Dystonia runner Carrie Siu Butt in her fifth and final half marathon this November. Dystonia is a neurological disorder, and Carrie has served for years as a tireless inspiration for the dystonia community through her advocacy and passion for running. - September 20, 2013 - Dystonia Medical Research Foundation
Free Wheelchair Mission Announces First Container of Wheelchairs Ordered for Samoa
Free Wheelchair Mission’s first container (550 individual units) of wheelchairs were placed on order for Samoa. FWM’s Executive Director, Reed Hartley notes, “although Samoa’s tsunami in 2009 was four years ago this month, the effects of the devastation are still felt deeply... - September 20, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Bald Head Island Joins Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program
Bald Head Island in North Carolina becomes the 13th community to join Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program. - September 20, 2013 - Audubon International
Danforth Plant Science Center Adds $3.5 Million, One-of-a-Kind Plant Phenotyping Facility to Its Core Technologies
Advanced imaging and robotics will accelerate discovery. - September 20, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Register Now for PMI Chicagoland's 3rd Annual Professional Development Day 2013 - Early Bird Discount Ends Sept. 19th
Keynote address by Governor Pat Quinn, annual 1-day event tackles this year's theme; “Mastery Beyond the Triple Constraints” with 4 Knowledge Tracks, 28 workshop sessions, 8 PDU’s, Rolling Meadows, IL. Early bird discount closes tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 19th. Go to tinyurl.com/pddchi2013 to register. - September 20, 2013 - PMI Chicagoland
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Welcomes New Executive Director to Increase Awareness and Funding for Bladder Cancer
Monica Smith joins the BCAN team, ready to make a difference in the future of bladder cancer. - September 20, 2013 - Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
Couple Sends Over 500 Gifts to Overseas Soldiers
Because of a interesting find in Coxs Creek, KY, a couple got inspired to distribute over 500 gifts to overseas U.S. soldiers. Michael Kirchhubel found letters in his attic that served as correspondence between his father and mother during WWII. - September 19, 2013 - Brass Peace Inc.
IEEE OnlineGreenComm 2013 to Hold Third Annual Event from October 29 - 31
Fully-Virtual, Three Day Conference to Host More Than One Dozen Sessions Devoted to Next Wave Green Communications & Energy Saving Technologies. - September 19, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
Mountain West Dental Institute Grand Opening
The Metropolitan Denver Dental Society (MDDS) is hosting a Grand Opening of the Mountain West Dental Institute at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2013. The Mountain West Dental Institute (MWDI) is located at 925 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203 in the Beauvallon building in the Golden Triangle. - September 19, 2013 - Metro Denver Dental Society
Basketball Stars including Chris Corchiani, Shavlik Randolph and Julius Hodge and Will Roach Finalizing Plans for October Charity Event in Raleigh
The Healing Place of Wake County Hoopsfest Committee Adds New Members to Slam Dunk Homelessness - September 19, 2013 - The Healing Place of Wake County
DLJ Give to Live Foundation Hosts Jersey City Fashion Week
The DLJ Give to Live Community Foundation, a charitable project sponsored by United Charitable Programs, raises funds and promotes awareness for various charitable causes through fashion, entertainment and sports-related events. - September 19, 2013 - United Charitable Programs
National Social Worker Conference Welcomes Presenter Debra Meehl on October 5 in Atlanta, Georgia
Co-Author of “Friends and Family Bipolar Survival Guide” to share wisdom from 20 years of treating Bipolar, Borderline and substance abuse. - September 19, 2013 - The Meehl Foundation
Grammy Nominated Lauren Agnelli Leads Songwriting for Social Change Artreach Members, Professional Songwriters, and Community Collaborate
Artreach, Inc.’s Songwriting for Social Change Project is a yearlong series of events dedicated to giving a voice to the voiceless through music. Music has traditionally been used to create social change. In this project, people who have psychiatric disorders are working alongside CT... - September 19, 2013 - Artreach
Laugh in the Face of Breast Cancer: A Fundraiser Event Benefiting South Asian Breast Cancer Awareness (SABCA) Foundation and Think Pink 365 Campaign
Fundraising event at Gotham Comedy Club in New York City, headlined by Akaash Singh - featuring Saurin Choksi, Subhah Agarwal, and Tushar Singh. - September 19, 2013 - SABCA Foundation
King County Parks Approves New Trails Plan for Big Finn Hill Park in Kirkland, Washington
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance to kick off a series volunteer work parties to improve trails at Big Finn Hill with a free trail building and maintenance class September 21st. - September 19, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
IJIS Institute Executive Director Emeritus Appointed as a Lecturer at the George Washington University
Paul Wormeli appointed as lecturer in new IT Graduate Certificate program. - September 19, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Steps to Independence Holds Fourth Annual 5K
Sunday September 15, 2013, marked Steps to Independence’s fourth annual 5k run/walk fundraiser. Steps to Independence is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that provides conductive education for children with motor disabilities. Their mission is to help their students achieve physical, social, and... - September 19, 2013 - Side Project Inc.
Child Safety Fingerprinting Station Opening in Anchorage, AK
Operation Kidsafe is opening a fingerprinting and child safety center in Anchorage. The center is totally free and totally private for all area families. - September 19, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
Over 30 Companies Look to Fill 100+ Positions at Marlborough Works! Job Fair
Marlborough Job Fair to Showcase Local Employment Options. - September 19, 2013 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Alan Ram & The Janeen R. Barber Foundation Supporters Help Families in Need
Alan Ram, President & Founder of The Janeen R. Barber Foundation, and the foundation's supporters reach out to families in need. - September 19, 2013 - The Janeen R. Barber Foundation
FiXiT Launches Campaign on Mileage.org to Allow Travelers to Donate Flyer Miles to Help Spay and Neuter Animals
Program Benefits Final Fix Program Designed to Help St. Croix Become a No-Kill Community. - September 19, 2013 - FiXiT Foundation
Invitation to the Purple Power Movement; Blogger Soiree Domestic Violence Month Awareness
Blissful Elegance Events and Jericho Road would like to invite you to the Purple Power Movement Blogger Soiree to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October from 6:30pm-9:30pm on September 27th at Cibar, 56 Irving Place, NYC. - September 18, 2013 - Blissful Elegance Events
Casey Cares and Something mAAgic Foundation Send Critically Ill Children and Their Families to Orlando Amidst Bon Voyage Fanfare at BWI and Reagan National Airports
The Casey Cares Foundation is teaming up with the Something mAAgic Foundation, to send families with critically ill children to Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee, FL on Sept 20th , 2013, as part of the Something mAAgic Foundation’s marquee event - mAAgic℠ flight which offers children with life-threatening medical conditions an unforgettable, cost-free vacation experience in Orlando, FL. - September 18, 2013 - Casey Cares Foundation
Casey Cares and Something mAAgic Foundation Send Critically Ill Children and Their Families to Orlando Amidst Bon Voyage Fanfare at Reagan National Airport
The Casey Cares Foundation will team up with the Something mAAgic Foundation to send two families with children with critical illnesses on a cost-free vacation experience to Orlando, FL. They will leave from Reagan National on Friday, Sept. 20th , stay five nights and be treated to all central Florida has to offer. - September 18, 2013 - Casey Cares Foundation
Tennessee Human Rights Day Event Planning Committee Seeking Members
The committee planning Tennessee’s Human Rights Day celebration is looking for additional input and help in the planning process and is reaching out to like-minded organizations. - September 18, 2013 - United for Human Rights
Dial An Exchange Prepares for Major Announcement
Australian-based global vacation exchange provider Dial An Exchange (DAE) is preparing for an exciting announcement in October. A leader in innovation and customer service across the timeshare and vacation ownership sector, DAE has been recognized as the industry’s Best Customer Service... - September 18, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Dr. Eui-Hyeok Yang Commences Term as ASME MEMS Division Chair
MEMS expert recognized for commitment to innovation through collaboration and education. - September 18, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Matthew 25: Ministries’ Disaster Relief Team Brings Aid to Colorado
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH, is responding to massive flooding around Boulder, Colorado. Matthew 25’s Disaster Relief Team, along with delivery vehicles, an ice maker that makes 12,000 pounds of ice a day and 10,000 lbs of supplies arrived in Longmont, CO on Monday, September 16. The team is setting up a central distribution point and and will move out from there into the communities affected by the floods. - September 18, 2013 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. Completes PV System for Stone Brewing Company in Escondido, California
Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. (IES) is pleased to announce the completion of a 360 kilowatt (kW) solar system for Stone Brewing Company in Escondido, California. The solar power system will generate enough energy to save Stone Brewing Company over 3.2 million dollars, producing over 12 million... - September 18, 2013 - Independent Energy Solutions, Inc.
Jumper Calcutta Trophy Established
The American Trakehner Association will now award a trophy to the winning jumper horse's owner in the annual ATA Jumper Calcutta. - September 18, 2013 - American Trakehner Association
Tulsa, Philadelphia Motorcyclists Raise $82,000 for PBTF
More than 340 motorcyclists in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania attended Ride for Kids events this weekend and raised $82,588 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Eleven young brain tumor survivors were the Stars of the Sept. 15 rides, held in Tulsa and Philadelphia. The events featured local... - September 18, 2013 - Ride for Kids