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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Monmouth County Underdogs Announces Husky House Rescue as a Donation Recipient
The Monmouth County Underdogs is proud to announce the selection of Husky House as one of the rescue organizations that will receive a portion of funds raised at our upcoming event, “The Power of Positive Training with Victoria Stilwell.” “The Power of Positive Training” is... - July 26, 2013 - The Monmouth County Underdogs
Danforth Center Announces New Vice President of Development
New hire comes at vital time in the Center’s growth. - July 25, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
The IJIS Institute to Upgrade Its Resource Library with Deltek GovWin IQ
The IJIS Institute will use the Deltek GovWin IQ platform to provide its members with access to public safety IT procurements. - July 25, 2013 - IJIS Institute
U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized by South Florida Business Journal as One of the Top 100 Private Companies in South Florida
U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized as One of the Top 100 Private Companies in South Florida - July 25, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Announcing the Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center's Indian Housing Training Conference in Tulsa, OK
Now hosted in Tulsa, Oklahoma this four-day Indian Housing Training Conference will provide housing professionals with the tools to maintain good homes, build affordable homes, improve public safety, and provide essential building blocks to a healthy community in the heart of Indian Country. - July 25, 2013 - Native Learning Center
Domino Effect Productions, Increases ROI on Business with Videos
Domino Effect Productions LLC, has been showing business owners how to increase their ROI with website videos and commercials for many years. - July 25, 2013 - Domino Effect Productions, LLC
Students Discover High Speed Communications with The Smallpeice Trust
From 8th to 10th July, 28 teenagers from across the UK got to participate in an exciting new High Speed Communications course, which not only demonstrated the importance of this subject area but the ways in which it is helping our country to flourish and develop both economically and... - July 25, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
50 Students Enjoy BAE Systems Engineering Experience with The Smallpeice Trust
From 15th to 18th July, fifty promising 12 and 13 year olds from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience at Lancaster University. This four-day residential programme was organised by The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by BAE Systems to engage students and provide them... - July 25, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Stephen Kranz, Partner with McDermott Will & Emery LLP to Represent Avalara 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 Stephen Kranz, Partner with McDermott Will & Emery LLP will speak on behalf of Avalra at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Tax... - July 25, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Go Mini's Hires Franchise Development Salesperson
Go Mini’s looking for rapid expansion of franchises across North America and beyond. - July 24, 2013 - Go Mini's Moving & Portable Storage
Procter & Gamble Supports the Food Bank of South Jersey in the Fight Against Hunger
The Food Bank of South Jersey got a big boost to their No Child Hungry Initiative from Feeding America – the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity – and from Procter & Gamble. The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) has received a $20,000 grant from Feeding America, thanks to... - July 24, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Size Acceptance Organization, PLUS Positive (PLUS+) Hosts Official Launch Party & Silent Auction Fundraiser
Atlanta based organization, PLUS Positive (PLUS+) will host their official launch party for their forming non-profit organization to benefit plus size men and women. PLUS Positive’s (PLUS+) launch party will be held on August 10, 2013 from 5-9pm, featuring a silent auction, fashion show and... - July 24, 2013 - PLUS Positive
Randall H. Wilson CPA/CFF/ABV, CFE, Cr.FA, DABFA, Director of Fraud and Fidelity Services and Partner, RGL Forensics to Speak at KC’s Accounting Fraud & SEC Investigation
The Knowledge Group / The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Randall H. Wilson CPA/CFF/ABV, CFE, Cr.FA, DABFA, Director of Fraud and Fidelity Services and Partner, RGL Forensics will speak at the Knowledge... - July 24, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Bankruptcy Strengthens Resolve to "Remodel" Detroit Neighborhood in Six Days
The City of Detroit bankruptcy has served only to strengthen the determination and enthusiasm of 5,000 volunteers who will come together next week to transform an entire 48-block Detroit neighborhood. - July 24, 2013 - Life Remodeled
Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. to Install Photovoltaic System for Earthly Body
Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. (IES), a leading solar energy development and construction firm, announced today that they have been contracted by Earthly Body to install a roof-top solar electric (photovoltaic) system for its company headquarters located in Chatsworth, California. This project... - July 24, 2013 - Independent Energy Solutions, Inc.
Wildlife Control and Removal Business Opens in Madison WI
Brian Williams, a longtime resident of Madison, WI, realized his dream of opening his own wildlife control and removal business on July 15, 2013. Williams, owner of A All Animal Control of Madison, WI, developed a passion for hunting and fishing early in his life. With the support of his family,... - July 24, 2013 - A All Animal Control
Free Wheelchair Mission Announces Arrival of 550 Wheelchairs to Mexico
A full container of wheelchairs to be given to individuals with physical disabilities living in poverty in Mexico arrived this week. - July 24, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
PACE Center for Girls Awarded Investment from a National Foundation and the Social Innovation Fund to Help More Girls Achieve Greater Success
PACE Center for Girls was selected in a national competition to identify programs with the potential to help more of America’s at risk youth reach productive adulthood. - July 24, 2013 - PACE Center for Girls
NCRMA Launches Save the NC Sales Tax Holiday Campaign Ahead of the 11th Annual Sales Tax Holiday
State’s Retail Merchant Association Encourages Consumers to Shop Locally During the 2013 Sales Tax Holiday - July 24, 2013 - NCRMA
Students Learn About Materials for Energy with the Smallpeice Trust
From 8th to 11th July, forty teenagers from across the UK have been learning about the global energy situation and the work of materials scientists and engineers as they try to meet global energy demands whilst reducing carbon emissions. - July 24, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Teenagers Use Supercomputing to Design Future Aircraft with the Smallpeice Trust
Twenty-four budding engineers from across the UK recently took on the challenge of designing future aircraft at the University of Southampton. Organised by The Smallpeice Trust and delivered in partnership with the University’s Faculty of Engineering and the Environment and Microsoft, the course opened up the eyes of the 16 and 17 year-old students, showing them how computers influence how we live, what we do and where we travel. - July 24, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Survey Shows Consumers Continue Recession-Like Behavior Despite Increase in Spending
Even as spending continues to rebound from the recession, consumers are using debit cards more frequently than credit cards, according to a recent survey of more than 600 Texans by Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest regional not-for-profit electronic payment associations in the country. Debit... - July 24, 2013 - SWACHA
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,400 Grant to Hire, Train First Employee at Dog Tag Bakery
Innovative DC-based start-up committed to empowering combat-wounded veterans. - July 23, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
IEEE ICC 2014 to Explore “Communications: The Centrepoint of the Digital Economy” from June 10 – 14 in Sydney, Australia
“Call for Papers” Ends September 15, 2013 for Original Submissions Detailing the Latest Findings & Research in the Complete Range of Wireless and Wireline Communications - July 23, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
Four Nazi Holocaust Survivors Speak Out in the Premier Screening of “Changing the Memory of Our Past into Hope for Our Future”
The need for this video was great, explained Sharon Halperin, Executive Director of Chapel Hill–Durham Holocaust Speakers Bureau, a child of holocaust survivors herself, who has witnessed so many survivors pass away, no longer being able to give testimony to the fact the holocaust did take place and just how horrific it was, “It is a period in history we should not be forgetting and the survivors have lessons they want to share with us because bullying and genocide is alive today, just as it...” - July 23, 2013 - Chapel Hill-Durham Holocaust Speakers Bureau
U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized as a “2013 Company of the Year” by The American Business Awards
U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized as a “2013 Company of the Year” by The American Business Awards - July 23, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
P.A.D.D. Petitions Atlanta’s Non-Profit Organizations to Help Fight Epidemics Affecting Our Youth
Atlanta based non-profit organization invites other Atlanta youth focused programs to join forces at the safety and mentor fair in offering after school alternatives and serve as a potential source of academic support and partially compensate for the inequities that plague our nation’s schools. - July 23, 2013 - Love From Afar
Black Community Members with DC Troy Davis Call for Mass Economic Boycott in the Wake of Trayvon Martin Verdict
Local Black activists and community members with DC Troy Davis are calling for a mass economic "Black Out Our Dollars" boycott to take place from August 1, 2013 until February 26, 2014. - July 23, 2013 - DC Troy Davis
Autism Organization Beats Fundraising Record
Eden Autism Services’ 10th annual Eden Autism 5k Race and 1-Mile Fun Run, sponsored by Munich Re, took place on July 14th and shattered last year’s fundraising record with $165,000 in net proceeds. Held at the Princeton Forrestal Village, the event was filled with plenty of fun and... - July 22, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
Drug-Free South to Present at Crime Forum for National Night Out
Drug-Free South, a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, has been educating students on the harmful effects of drugs for years. Now they will be presenting their program during a Crime Forum for National Night Out. - July 22, 2013 - Drug Free South
David A. Lewis, Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP to Speak at KC’s Social Media for Attorneys and In Litigation: Hot Topics in 2013 and Beyond Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David A. Lewis, Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Social Media for Attorneys and In... - July 22, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Curtis L. Fisher, Member, Bass, Berry & Sims to Speak at KC’s ERISA Enforcement and Compliance: A 2013 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Curtis L. Fisher, Member, Bass, Berry & Sims will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “ERISA Enforcement and Compliance: A... - July 22, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Pet Adoption Event at The Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center
In an effort to increase community involvement and raise awareness of animal overpopulation, The Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department, will be hosting a pet adoption event. All adoption fees will be ½ off. This event... - July 21, 2013 - Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center
Arnold Family Challenge Gift Leads to Nearly $1.2 Million for Palmetto Health
Columbia businessman and philanthropist, Norman Arnold, recently issued a family challenge gift of $500,000 to Palmetto Health Foundation to benefit Palmetto Health Women’s and Children’s Services. Norman’s challenge was to match additional gifts dollar for dollar, up to $500,000. - July 21, 2013 - Palmetto Health Foundation
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Offers Five Pet Summer Safety Tips
Statewide Veterinary Medical Group Discusses The Top Ways to Keep Pets Safe This Summer - July 21, 2013 - NCVMA
Sheltrex Promotes Youth Talent in Sports, Signs Up with India’s Top Squash Player Dipika Pallikal
Dipika Pallikal is the first athlete to join this Sheltrex sports initiative. - July 21, 2013 - Sheltrex Housing Pvt. Ltd.
Revelations from an Oracle in a Tuscan Garden
Having learned the art of meditation, author Sandy Maroney encountered the oracle, Ariel, whose wisdom and knowledge are documented in "The Episodes: Excursions to Other Dimensions: A Spiritual Memoir." - July 21, 2013 - Association of Independent Authors