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Teacher Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
The Pets in the Classroom grant is now available for the 2013-2014 school year to qualified teachers who apply. - August 01, 2013 - Pet Care Trust
YES Youth Education Support
NAMI Lansing is sponsoring a dialogue with Joanne Riebschleger, PhD, MSU School of Social Work, to discuss YES- Youth Education and Support on August 15, 2013 7:00 p.m. at the McLaren Educational Center on the Greenlawn Campus, corner of Greenlawn and Washington. YES is part of a greater initiative... - August 01, 2013 - NAMI Lansing Inc
Human Rights Day Celebration Will be Held in December in Tennessee
The Tennessee celebration of International Human Rights Day will be held in December this year. - August 01, 2013 - United for Human Rights
DAE South Africa Introduces More Benefits for Gold Advantage Members
DAE (Dial An Exchange) South Africa has recently announced several new additions to its Gold Advantage benefits product range. Director of the DAE South Africa Business unit, Paul Edkins said the global holiday exchange program was growing from strength to strength in South Africa. “DAE... - August 01, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Dial An Exchange Reveals Top 5 Holiday Destinations in Australia
Dial An Exchange Reveals Top 5 Holiday Destinations In Australia - August 01, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Colin Tipping Announces New Online Program: Radical Grieving
Grief takes so many forms: We grieve everything from missed opportunities to unhappy childhoods to lost loves. But the deepest grief of all is the terrible pain we experience when we lose someone dear to us. Now Colin Tipping, creator of Radical Forgiveness, has created a new Radical Grieving... - August 01, 2013 - Instutute for Radical Forgiveness
Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publisher Recognized
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York has been recognized for its outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of professional advertising, networking and publishing. About Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Strathmore’s Who’s Who... - July 31, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
New – 1 Day, Intensive Master Class in LTE/IMS: Monetization, Billing and Fraud Protection
GRAPA, the Global Revenue Assurance Professionals Association, announces the launch of an intensive 8-hour LTE- Monetization, Billing and Fraud Protection Master class. This course is designed to provide experienced GSM, wireline and other seasoned RA professionals with an exhaustive briefing on... - July 31, 2013 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
National Real Estate Investment Club Presents “The Best Kept Secret in Commercial Real Estate”
National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) welcomes Jason Schubert to present “The Best Kept Secret in Commercial Real Estate.” On July 31, 2013, the NREI Club will showcase Jason Schubert who will inform both new and experienced investors on the “Best Kept Secret in... - July 31, 2013 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
A 5-Year-Old North Dakota Girl Overcomes Autism with Use of Skills®, an Online Autism Curriculum
Maddy Robinson proves “Mission Possible” as she loses her diagnosis of autism after intensive applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment led by her parents using Skills®, an online autism curriculum. - July 31, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Texas Pit Bull Rescue to Get a Sweet Deal
Saving the death row dogs of Texas will be the focus in August for the Rescue Chocolate company, which recently named Don’t Bully Me Rescue (DBMR) as the group to receive a month’s worth of profits from chocolate sales. - July 31, 2013 - Rescue Chocolate
Friends of Karen Expands Development Department
Kristi Hennessy has joined Friends of Karen, a charity that provides support for children with a life-threatening illness and their families, to spearhead a new Development Department program. - July 31, 2013 - Friends of Karen
NCVMA Awards Animal Welfare Grant to Tri-County Animal Shelter
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Edenton-Area Animal Control Group - July 31, 2013 - NCVMA
The 15th World Golden Oldies Netball Festival Comes to San Diego, CA
Celebrating its 30th birthday, the Golden Oldies Netball Festival will host their 15th bi-Annual World event October 6-13, 2013 at the prestigious San Diego Polo Fields, San Diego, CA. Over 60 international teams, traveling from as far as New Zealand, will be welcomed at a private event hosted at... - July 31, 2013 - Netball America Inc.
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Announces Major Expansion
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center today announced plans to build a new $45 million addition to its research facility - July 31, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Global Dialogue Prize 2013 Award Ceremony at the Opening Day of the World Congress of Philosophy in Athens, August 4
The Global Dialogue Prize, which was introduced in 2009 as one of the world’s most significant awards for intercultural dialogue and value research, will be awarded at the opening day for the XXIII World Congress of Philosophy in Athens, August 4, 2013. The Award Committee of the Global... - July 31, 2013 - Global Dialogue Council
Six Native American Artists Recognized with National Award - 2013 Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award Honorees Announced
Today, First Peoples Fund announced artists from six states who will receive a prestigious 2013 Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award fellowship. Each year, the national organization honors and celebrates exceptional American Indian artists who embody Collective Spirit® — “that which manifests self-awareness and a sense of responsibility to sustain the cultural fabric of a community.” Each honoree is recognized with a $5,000 no-strings-attached fellowship. - July 30, 2013 - Penobscot Nation
Xclaimed Ministries is Strengthening the Community
About 400 people attended the Xclaimed Ministries' "REVIVE" event (Concert in the Park) on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Scooters, Barbies and quads were the big hits for the kids. Adults went home with new dishwashers, comforters, pillows, sinks, shower head assemblies, coffee makers, home... - July 30, 2013 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Award Winning Author Launches Together With Alzheimer's Ezine
Author Catherine Gentile has launched Together With Alzheimer's Ezine in hopes her family's experiences with Alzheimer's will help others. - July 30, 2013 - Together With Alzheimer's Ezine
The Casey Cares Foundation Featured on Season Premiere of ABC’s “Secret Millionaire” August 4th, 2013
The Casey Cares Foundation, a charity that provides uplifting and ongoing programs for critically ill children and their families, will be a featured charity on the season premiere of ABC's TV show "Secret Millionaire" on August 4th at 8:00pm EST. - July 30, 2013 - Casey Cares Foundation
Minnesota Atheists and St. Paul Saints Partner to Secularize Team Name to Mr. Paul Aints for the Day
For the second year in a row, the St. Paul Saints minor league baseball team plans to drop the S and become the secularized Mr. Paul Aints on Friday, August 9 at 7:05pm at Midway Stadium in St. Paul in honor of the Minnesota Atheists game sponsors. To follow up a fun night at the stadium, the... - July 30, 2013 - Minnesota Atheists
Church of Scientology Hosts Interreligious Forum in Honor of Friendship Day
Nashville Church of Scientology celebrates International Day of Friendship by hosting a forum dedicated to religious tolerance. - July 30, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Named Official Charity of 2013 ING Hartford Marathon; Seeking Runners for Team Fidelco
Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Connecticut’s own and New England’s only guide dog school, has been named an Official Charity of the 2013 ING Hartford Marathon. The Connecticut non-profit is seeking runners and volunteers to Share the Vision® and join Team Fidelco on Saturday, October... - July 29, 2013 - Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
Religion Communicators Council Plans 85th Annual Convention in Nashville, Tennessee
The Religion Communicators Council will hold its annual convention in 2014 in Nashville, TN. - July 29, 2013 - Religion Communicators Council
Amid Record Turnout, Eighth Annual Tail-GREAT Raises Over $5,000 for Western Pennsylvania Non-Profit Organizations
Side Project Inc. is proud to announce the success of their Tail-GREAT event, which was held at PNC Park on July 13. Tail-GREAT is an annual tailgate party that is now in its eighth year. The event brings together hundreds of attendees from around the country to celebrate the spirit of community... - July 29, 2013 - Side Project Inc.
Sustainable Atlanta Launches New Look Up ATL Social Good Community for Metro Region
LookUp Atlanta is the new social good community developed by Sustainable Atlanta. It’s where metro Atlantans can now come together to strengthen communities, inspire action and enrich lives. By raising awareness about local sustainability efforts, connecting people, and sharing resources, Look Up inspires individuals and organizations to act for good — helping build a healthy and prosperous future for everyone in the metro area. - July 28, 2013 - Sustainable Atlanta
TD Charitable Foundation Supports Food Bank of South Jersey with Donation
The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, recently donated a total of $10,000 to the Food Bank of South Jersey as part of the bank’s commitment to giving back to the community. - July 28, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
New AWARE Campaign Helps People Recognize Symptoms of Mental Illness
A public service piece (AWARE) has been released by CarePlus as a way to help identify and seek help in the case of a mental health crisis. - July 28, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Engerati Focus on Lack of Revenue Collection and Assurance Which May Put Sustainability of Utility Industry at Risk
It is surprising that few utilities take revenue assurance really seriously and address these issues at the highest level, says Dean Villet, Professional Services Director of Itron, a global technology and service provider to the utility industry. Says Dean Villet: “What we find is that... - July 28, 2013 - Engerati
Nuclear Engineering Course a Resounding Success for the Smallpeice Trust
From 15th to 18th July, sixty teenagers from across the UK have been learning how to solve some of the key challenges facing the nuclear industry. The four-day residential course, held at Lancaster University, was organised by educational charity The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL). - July 28, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students on Fast Track for Railway Careers with the Smallpeice Trust
From 15th to 18st July, forty-eight teenagers from across the UK had the unique opportunity to learn about how technologies come together to create state-of-the-art, safe and efficient railway transport systems. Sponsored by the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE) and the Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF), this course forms part of a major initiative to encourage young people to consider railway engineering and railway systems engineering as a possible career in the future. - July 28, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Caryn Smith Appointed to Advisory Board for Dress for Success SW Florida
Dress for Success SW Florida has appointed Caryn Smith to their advisory board. She will serve as co-chair of the newly launched Entrepreneurial Spirit Program (E$P), which helps to provide women with the information, tools, and resources needed to start a one-person business. - July 28, 2013 - Dress for Success SWFL
MO-BIZZ Project Publicly Presented in Future Network and Mobile Summit 2013
MO-BIZZ was publicly presented for the first time in the Future Network and Mobile Summit that took place in Lisbon, Portugal, 03 - 05 July 2013. The project has been launched in January 2013 and during the next three years will develop several pilots, showcasing the potential of the mobile cloud as a productivity booster of EU companies. - July 27, 2013 - EuroCloud Europe
American Student Dental Association Launches Advocacy Alert System, Engage
The American Student Dental Association launched Engage, a grassroots advocacy-focused system that will be used to inform dental students about critical issues and rally in response to legislative activities that impact dentistry. Since June, ASDA used Engage to mobilize members to urge... - July 27, 2013 - American Student Dental Association
Youngsters Set Sail for a Career in Nuclear Marine Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Leading engineering support services company, Babcock, the Defence Academy and the Royal Navy recently teamed up with educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust to offer fifty students from across the UK the chance to gain an insight into nuclear marine engineering. - July 27, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students on Course for a Career in Biochemical Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
From 15th to 18th July, 26 budding engineers attended a four-day Biochemical Engineering course at University College London (UCL). The course provided 15 and 16 year old students with the opportunity to learn about novel biological therapeutics theories and the importance of biochemical... - July 27, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Orioles Outfielder Nick Markakis and Wife Christina Join Casey Cares 5K at Camden Yards as Race Ambassador
The Casey Cares Foundation is proud to welcome Orioles Outfielder Nick Markakis and his wife, Christina, at the Fourth Annual Casey Cares 5K where they will be kicking off the race. The event begins at 8:00am on Saturday, August 3rd at Camden Yards and benefits programs of the Casey Cares... - July 27, 2013 - Casey Cares Foundation
Canada Remains Lowest in Growth of Renewables
Canada’s annual growth of renewable energy will be 1.6% until 2040, compared with 1.8% for the United States and 2.5% for the world, according to the latest projections from the US Department of Energy’s statistical agency. - July 27, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Congressman Phil Roe Hosts "Services for Those Who Have Served" Veterans Event 8/15
“Services for Those Who Have Served” - Veterans Event August 15th at Kingsport Higher Education Center; Congressman Roe to Host - July 27, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
US Army Europe Band's Grey Cafe to Perform at Mom2Mom KMC World Breastfeeding Week Open House
USAREUR Band Combo brings the party with them as they join other military and private oganizations in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week - July 27, 2013 - Mom2Mom KMC
Triumph Foundation is Ready to Celebrate and Let’ Em Roll in Valencia, CA
Triumph Foundation is celebrating its five-year anniversary by hosting the Let’em Roll Casino Night at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Valencia, California Aug 17th. - July 27, 2013 - Triumph Foundation
Hundreds of SF Bay Area Residents Walk for Suicide Prevention This Fall
With suicide rates in the US at a high, the Out of the Darkness Community Walks provide support and outreach to survivors of suicide and those living with mental illness, build awareness about suicide prevention efforts, and erase the stigma surrounding mental illness and treatment. The San Francisco walk will take place on September 22nd at Lake Merced. For more info, go to outofthedarkness.org. - July 27, 2013 - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention San Francisco Chapter
Atlanta High School Students Gather for the Gifted Foundation’s New Student Orientation
The Gifted Education Foundation hosts an orientation at Emory University for new students joining its college prep program. - July 27, 2013 - The Gifted Education Foundation
Hip Hop Grows Up Launches Educational Radio Station
Talia Ashley and Cecillia Morris, founders of Hip Hop Grows Up, Inc are proud to announce the establishment of the new R&B radio station: iPositive R&B Radio. - July 26, 2013 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
Mom2Mom KMC Hosts Big Latch On, World Breastfeeding Week Open House
World Breastfeeding Week 2013 highlights the importance of Peer Counseling for breastfeeding mothers. Mom2Mom KMC provides breastfeeding peer support for American military families stationed overseas in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. - July 26, 2013 - Mom2Mom KMC
California Parenting Institute Begins Construction on a New Parent Education Center
California Parenting Institute (CPI) broke ground on a new Parent Education Center at 3650 Standish Avenue in Santa Rosa. Construction has begun and is slated to finish at the beginning of September 2013. The Parent Education Center expansion encompasses the renovation of 4,600 sq. ft. of existing... - July 26, 2013 - Child Parent Institute
Dr. Samantha Kleinberg Awarded NIH Grant for New Methods of Studying Large-Scale Data
Research promises to make healthcare monitoring more effective for clinicians - July 26, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Students on Board with a Career in Marine Technology with the Smallpeice Trust
One hundred students from schools across the UK recently attended a Marine Technology course from the 9th to 12th July at the University of Southampton. The course provided the 13 and 14 year old students with a fun-filled timetable of educational and fun activities to give them a unique insight into the marine industry and the diverse and rewarding careers that it can offer. - July 26, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Aspiring Students Get a Smallpeice of the Action with Nanotechnology Course
From 8th to 11th July, thirty students aged 16 and 17 were given a rare insight into the exciting and dynamic field of nanotechnology. During the four-day residential course organised by The Smallpeice Trust in partnership with the University of Leeds, students enjoyed a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about this revolutionary science. - July 26, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Caregivers 911, Inc. Benefit Launch Party
Aliyah Najm launches a non-profit organization, CareGivers 911, Inc. dedicated to taking care of those who care for others. - July 26, 2013 - CareGivers 911, Inc