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Dr. William Meisel Honored as Top Professional in Media Industry for 2013
William S. Meisel, of Tarzana, California, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his exceptional contributions and achievements in the field of Media. About William S. Meisel Dr. William Meisel has over 30 years experience in commercial... - July 13, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
Get Hooked on Downhill Mountain Biking with a Special, 4-Week Class from Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Intermediate and advanced level mountain bikers are invited to learn the skills needed to happily ride trails at Stevens Pass and Whistler Mountain Bike Parks in this special 4-class series - or just the final, one-day clinic at Stevens Pass. - July 13, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Georgia's Banks Get New Way to Save on Office Products
The Georgia Bankers Association has a new strategic partnership with Office Depot that can save banks and their employees a lot of money. GBA has joined forces with 23 other state bankers associations across the country to bring its members tremendous buying power, exclusive discounts and real savings. In fact, current participants of this program have saved an average of 20-30 percent over their prior office product costs. - July 13, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
Melonhead Foundation Presents Second Annual "Maricopa Loves Melonhead"
Sponsored by Glenn Jones Auto Centers and hosted by Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Resort, the Melonhead Foundation will proudly present the second annual “Maricopa Loves Melonhead” pancake breakfast and quarter auction on August 11, 2013. The event begins at 9:00 am and lasts for two... - July 13, 2013 - The Melonhead Foundation
Coleman Foundation Boosts Amount and Size of Grants Available at Annual National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference
The Coleman Foundation will provide up to $150,000 in grants in the NACCE Entrepreneurial Colleges in Action Competition, which opens now and concludes at the 2013 NACCE Conference in Charlotte, NC, Oct. 13-16. - July 13, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Paul Stevelman Joins Pro Bono Partnership Board of Directors
Pro Bono Partnership has announced that Paul Stevelman has been elected to its Board of Directors. Mr. Stevelman serves as Managing Director, Co-General Counsel for RBS Markets & International Banking, Americas. He was appointed Deputy General Counsel in 1999 and Co-General Counsel in 2011. - July 13, 2013 - Pro Bono Partnership
The Bulls Won't Stop Fleet as NAFA's International Fleet Academy Leads the Way
Global Fleet managers face situations ranging from the Running of the Bulls in Spain to far more serious problems. NAFA's International Fleet Academy offers them the most extensive education on global fleet management. - July 13, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Dial An Exchange Confirms Participation of New Resorts Across Europe
Dial An Exchange (DAE), the world’s largest privately owned exchange company, expands its booking destinations across Europe by adding new resorts to their exchange system. Through participation agreements signed by numerous resorts across Europe, Dial An Exchange is bringing even greater... - July 13, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
IJIS Institute Welcomes Maria Cardiellos as Program Manager for the New Jersey Information Sharing Environment Project
Staff changes prepare the IJIS Institute for advanced technical projects. - July 13, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Eastern National Publishes "American Indians and the Civil War: Official National Park Service Handbook"
A new publication, "American Indians and the Civil War: Official National Park Service Handbook," has been published by Eastern National. A collection of essays by noted scholars and historians, this book details the Native American contributions to the American Civil War, and the effects... - July 13, 2013 - Eastern National
St. Louis Scientists Invited to the White House
The White House honored individuals for their dedication to increasing public engagement in science and science literacy. - July 13, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Energy Africa Conference to be Held at Colorado School of Mines on November 7-8, 2013
Access to affordable, reliable and clean energy is essential to Africa’s economic growth and human development. Most African countries devote a large portion of their budgets to imported energy. This money could be used to develop local energy resources. This conference brings together business executives, thought leaders, public, private and research institutions to dialog and support the work needed to stimulate domestic energy markets. - July 12, 2013 - Energy Africa Conference
BBQ Fundraiser Will Kickoff Cross-Country Bike Trip by Wounded Warrior and Paralympian Rob Jones
July 27th event by “Fired Up To Help” to benefit Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - July 12, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Four Swedish Corporates Make the Top 100 Globally for Resource Efficiency
Four publicly traded Swedish companies have been included in the Osmosis Resource Efficiency Index (ticker MOREWOUT), an index that tracks the relative resource efficiency of the world largest companies in the developed markets. - July 12, 2013 - Osmosis Investment Management
Local Atlanta Organization, The Atlanta Arts Project “Stand for Art Atlanta” is Investing in Creativity
The Atlanta Arts Project "Stand for Art Atlanta," an independently funded project designed to increase opportunities for visual and performance artist, is looking to provide resources for artists. - July 12, 2013 - Atlanta Arts Project
Dr. Yazan Manna Honored with Distinguished Teaching Faculty Award
Award from Student Government Association recognizes his dedication to enhancing students’ classroom experiences - July 12, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The Monmouth County Underdogs and The Inner Dog, LLC. Are Proud to Sponsor the Power of Positive Training Presented by Victoria Stilwell
The Power of Positive Training with Victoria Stilwell The Monmouth County Underdogs and The Inner Dog, LLC. are proud to sponsor The Power of Positive Training presented by Victoria Stilwell, world renowned dog trainer and star of Animal Planet’s hit TV show “It’s Me or the... - July 12, 2013 - The Monmouth County Underdogs
IMC Club Partnering with Hartzell Propeller, Hartzell Engine Technologies to Host IFR Proficiency Center at Oshkosh
IMC Club is partnering with Hartzell Propeller Inc. and its sister company Hartzell Engine Technologies to host an IFR Proficiency Center during AirVenture 2013 (Oshkosh). - July 12, 2013 - IMCClubs.org
Drug-Free South Arms Students Against Drugs
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South, a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, is educating young people on the harmful effects of drugs throughout Tennessee. - July 12, 2013 - Drug Free South
Launch of a WordPress Plugin to Help Nonprofits Manage Their Boards
Wired Impact, a web design company focused on nonprofits, has made it easier to manage a nonprofit board with their new, free Nonprofit Board Management plugin for WordPress. - July 12, 2013 - Wired Impact
Da Vinci Science Center Sets Several New Participation, Visitation Records
The Da Vinci Science Center (DSC) set several new records for participation and visitation during its 2013 fiscal year, which ended on June 30, 2013, and topped 100,000 total participants in a year for the first time. The Da Vinci Science Center brought science to life for 125,209 people of all... - July 12, 2013 - Da Vinci Science Center
NAFA Hosts Webinar on Right-Sizing Fleets on July 24
NAFA Fleet Management Association continues its monthly free webinar series for Members with "Right-Sizing Your Fleet Without Feeling The Pinch: Expert Advice on Where to Cut, How to Cut, and What You'll Save in the Process" on Wednesday, July 24 at 1pm. - July 12, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Sewage Works Exhibition 2013 Features “Showcase of World-Class Technology” in Tokyo
The Exhibition Will Introduce Cutting-edge Technology and Equipment for Sewer Systems Locally and Abroad - July 12, 2013 - Japan Sewage Works Association
3rd Level Consulting Joins US Swim School Association as New Sponsor
Leading consulting agency shares Association’s interests, goals in aiding swim school businesses. - July 12, 2013 - US Swim School Association
Dr. Alexei Miasnikov Presents Groundbreaking Mathematical Research at Prestigious International Congress of Mathematics 2014
Dr. Alexei Miasnikov, Director of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Stevens Institute of Technology, and his frequent collaborator Dr. Olga Kharlampovich of Hunter College have been chosen as speakers at the International Congress of Mathematics (ICM) 2014, the largest conference in the... - July 12, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Electronic Engineering Course Causes Buzz Amongst Teenagers
From 24th June to 27th June, sixty teenagers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Portsmouth. Sponsored by the University of Portsmouth, this 4-day residential course gave students a valuable insight into the field of electronic engineering. During the... - July 12, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Against Violence Everywhere Welcomes New Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Secretary to Executive Committee
National Nonprofit Appoints Four Members to Lead Board of Directors - July 12, 2013 - SAVE
Welsh Students Get Ahead with STEM
From 24th to 26th June, seventy nine students gathered at the University of South Wales, to attend a specially designed Engineering Experience residential course. In partnership with First Campus at the University of South Wales, The Smallpeice Trust ran this free course to encourage 13 and 14 year... - July 12, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
One Power World Healing Ceremony
Daniel's powerful message of peace, love and compassion across all nations, cultures and faiths has found overwhelming acceptance wherever he has performed. - July 12, 2013 - Spiritual Unity Movement
Ryan Gandre, Director, Stout Risius Ross, Inc. to Speak at KC’s Fair Value Measurements for Business Combinations and Impairment Testing Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ryan Gandre, Director, Stout Risius Ross, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Fair Value Measurements for Business... - July 12, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Keith Staats, Director, State and Local Tax Practice, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Tax Planning in the New E-Commerce Environment Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Keith Staats, Director, State and Local Tax Practice, Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Tax Planning in... - July 12, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,000 Grant to Provide Housing for Homeless Female Veterans
Donation to Final Salute will provide transitional support for women and children. - July 11, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
The Crowd Investing Innovation Forum Unveils Its Official Agenda
The Crowdfunding Professional Association’s 2nd Annual Crowd Investing Innovation Forum will convene top crowdfunding pioneers, policymakers, entrepreneurs and investors to address the most urgent issues in capital formation, job creation, public policy as well as corporate and entrepreneurial initiatives. Through unscripted interviews, frank and intimate discussion, the goal is to spark innovation, challenge and debate conventional thinking as well as unleash new perspectives. - July 11, 2013 - Crowdnetic
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Recognizes Richard Deane Terrell
Richard Deane Terrell, of Yarralumla, Australia, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry as an Industry Leader in Education for his outstanding contributions and achievements. About Richard Deane Terrell Richard Deane Terrell is Professor Emeritus at Australian... - July 11, 2013 - Strathmore Who's Who
David Weild Announced as Keynote Speaker for Leading Crowd Funding Industry Event
The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA), the leading trade organization for the crowdfunding industry, will be holding its 2nd Annual Crowd Investing Innovation Forum on August 8-9, 2013 in Orlando, FL with former NASDAQ Vice Chairman David Weild IV as keynote speaker. - July 11, 2013 - Crowdnetic
Skills®, Online Autism Curriculum, Receives High Ranking by Behavior Analysis in Practice
Skills®: the Online Autism Solution, receives a top-notch review for its online autism treatment curriculum in the peer-reviewed journal, Behavior Analysis in Practice. - July 11, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
"The Way to Happiness" Curbs Crime in Nashville Communities
The Way to Happiness Foundation is based in Los Angeles, California and has local chapters around the world. The team in Nashville has plans to spread its message further. - July 11, 2013 - The Way to Happiness
The Northern California Underwater Photography Society (NCUPS) Proudly Announces the 2013 Monterey Shootout
The Monterey Shootout will be held August 9-11, 2013. For 32 years running, this is one of the most exceptional underwater photo contests in the United States. - July 11, 2013 - Northern California Underwater Photographic Society
Native Healer at Red Bird Center Honored for Veterans Services
Shianne Eagleheart Honored for the Effective Healing Services for Veterans - July 11, 2013 - Pedal For Heroes
Valley Youth House - Greater Philadelphia Receives Inaugural $10,000 Award from the Transition Network's Philadelphia Chapter Giving Circle
VYH-GP has been selected to receive a $10,000 grant by the Philadelphia Chapter of The Transition Network’s Giving Circle. This award will fund incidental education expenses for current and former foster care youth attending post-secondary programs. - July 11, 2013 - Valley Youth House
Operation Coexist Announces Unplugged Show Raising Money for At-Risk Youth and Promoting Healing Though Music
Operation Coexist will be hosting their first ticketed event at 7 PM on Saturday, July 20th, 2013 at The Hideaway Cafe and Recording Studio in downtown St Petersburg to benefit music therapy programs in local hospitals and music programs in local school districts. - July 11, 2013 - Operation Coexist Inc.
Matt Wallace Promoted to Director of Projects at the Heights Center in Fort Myers
The Heights Foundation announces that Matt Wallace has been promoted to the position of Director of Projects at the Heights Center, a Cultural Arts and Community Center in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. Wallace is responsible for recruitment and coordination of volunteers, donor relations & database management, grants, event and program logistics including annual School Supply, Thanksgiving and Christmas outreaches. - July 11, 2013 - The Heights Foundation
The SILK Program Launches its Inaugural Heroes Campaign
SILK has launched its Heroes Campaign to honor those that donate their time and effort on the front line doing amazing things to help animals in need. Shelters that we have personally verified are doing good work, yet struggling to survive. For its inaugural campaign, SILK is honoring Lynn Donovan and her family, volunteers for Castoff Pet Rescue of Blairsville, Georgia. http://www.silkprogram.org/Our_Heroes.html - July 11, 2013 - The Silk Program
Friends of the Valley Aims to Reduce Poverty in Kenya by Building Dams and Irrigation Systems
Friends of the Valley, a charitable project sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), aims to reduce poverty in Kenya through the building of dams, and other community projects. - July 11, 2013 - United Charitable Programs
Mike Swallow, Senior Vice-President and Senior Retirement Plan Consultant, CBIZ Retirement Plan Services to Speak at KC’s Significant Issues for 403(b) Plans in 2013
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mike Swallow, Senior Vice-President and Senior Retirement Plan Consultant, CBIZ Retirement Plan Services will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast... - July 11, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
The Mud was Bittersweet - Fundraiser for The Union Beach Disaster Relief Fund Organized by The Martial Arts Arena
A group of local residents consisting of men, women, college & high school students from all walks of life & fitness levels raised $6000 for The Union Beach Disaster Relief Fund. - July 10, 2013 - The Martial Arts Arena
EOS 100 Receives PE Editor's Choice Award 2013
EOS Remediation, LLC's newest product, EOS 100, receives the PE Editor's Choice Award. - July 10, 2013 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Price of Solar PV Drops 20% Per Year in Canada
The price for solar modules dropped to C$1.52 per watt in 2011, compared with $9.41 in 2001, which is in contrast to other reports which indicate that the growth of renewable energy in Canada is increasing at a slower rate than the consumption of non-renewable energy sources. - July 10, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Steven K. Brotherton, Partner, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP to Speak at KC’s International Technology Transfers and Deemed Export Compliance Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Steven K. Brotherton, Partner, Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “International... - July 10, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
YourCause and Silicon Valley Community Foundation Release Revolutionary Solution to Transform International Grantmaking
In partnership with Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF), YourCause is offering a revolutionary approach for making international grantmaking more accessible to all companies and their employees throughout the world. Employees of companies using YourCause’s CSRconnect platform now have... - July 10, 2013 - YourCause, LLC