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Air Pollution, Climate Change and Their Effect on Human Health Focus of Simons Public Lecture
As part of the Simons Public Lecture Series celebrating MPE2013 (the Mathematics of Planet 2013), SAMSI is hosting Dr. Francesca Dominici, Professor of Biostatistics in the Harvard School of Public Health and Associate Dean of Information Technology, in a public lecture to be held at the UNC Friday Center in Chapel Hill on Wednesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. Her talk will be "The Public Health Impact of Air Pollution and Climate Change," and is sponsored by the Simons Foundation. - April 10, 2013 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
Energize 2013 Goes Totally Green with Offsets from Clean Skies Certificates for Education
Clean Skies Certificates will offset event emissions at Energize 2013 using certificates produced from clean energy projects in K-12 schools. - April 10, 2013 - ECX
Medicare Members Lose Coverage; Explore Your Options at "Welcome to Medicare Madness" Seminar
Effective April 1st, Universal Health Insurance cancelled contracts for 40,000 Medicare members and 60,000 Medicaid members, in SW Florida. The company, a Medicare Advantage insurer, declared bankruptcy leaving members to scramble for new benefits. To better understand available options, Medicare... - April 10, 2013 - Helen Hreen
Swing into Spring: Register for the Maurer Foundation Golf Classic Breast Health Fundraiser on May 9
On May 9, 2013 The Maurer Foundation will host the 18th Annual Golf Classic at the Meadow Brook Club in Jericho, Long Island, NY. Proceeds will go to benefit the Maurer Foundation’s breast health education programs presented to Long Island and New York City schools, businesses, and community groups. - April 10, 2013 - The Maurer Foundation
Mother’s Day Tribute Reveals “True Faces” of Rising Number of Mothers Over 40
In a bid to dispel unfounded, negative stereotypes regarding maternal age, and uncover benefits to children, a leading US-based support website has today launched an Over-40 Mother’s Day Tribute Album for the dramatically rising population of women having babies after 40. - April 10, 2013 - A Child After 40
Swacha Hosts Second Annual Free Paper Shredding Event for PayItGreen Month
SWACHA Hopes to Shred 18,000 Pounds of Paper in Two Hours - April 10, 2013 - SWACHA
Event Explores Important Job Creation Impact of SBA Loans
The 2013 Small Business Lending & Investment Summit, April 10 in Washington, DC, highlights the extensive impact on job creation of small business loans offered through the SBA’s flagship 7(a) business loan program. - April 10, 2013 - National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders
Enable America Supports Perez Secretary of Labor Nomination
With the U.S. Senate reconvening today following a spring recess, Enable America is urging senators to proceed promptly and confirm the nomination of Thomas Perez as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor. “Enable America strongly supports the nomination of Thomas Perez to U.S. Secretary... - April 10, 2013 - Enable America
Glitter Girls Club Announces Debut of Glitter Bubbles
Glitter Girls Club announces the release of the world's first glitter bubbles - April 10, 2013 - Glitter Girls Club
Valley Services Receives Best of Utah Award for Best Humanitarian Organization
Valley Mental Health is delighted to announce that Valley Services has received the prestigious Best of Utah – Humanitarian Organization Award. - April 10, 2013 - Valley Mental Health Foundation
The Millman N.R.G. Foundation is Breaking Barriers Through Golf
The Millman N.R.G. Foundation, a charitable project sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), will be hosting a golf clinic on May 16, 2013 at the Whispering Willows Golf Course to increase participation in the game of golf for those with a disability or physical limitation. - April 10, 2013 - United Charitable Programs
Award Winning Reggae Artist Taj Weekes Releases Pariah in Transit
Award winning reggae artist Taj Weekes and his band Adowa will release their fourth CD “Pariah in Transit.” - April 09, 2013 - Jatta, LLC
SEAMS Conference to Help Sewn Products Companies Ride the Reshoring Wave
The April 26-27 event will feature informative presentations, panel discussions, and networking activities aimed at helping attendees seize the opportunities created through the growing trend in returning sewn products manufacturing to the USA. - April 09, 2013 - SEAMS Association
John Fusco Visits Pacific Wing Chun Kung Fu Association
Pacific Wing Chun Kung Fu Association is honored to welcome John Fusco, Master Martial Artist, Actor, Screenwriter, and Musician. - April 09, 2013 - Pacific Wing Chun Kung Fu Association
Trust Deed Forum – a Reduction in Scottish Trust Deed Fees Could Result in Increased Creditor Dividends
Recent proposals to the way Scottish trust deeds are administered will affect the way trust deed fees are charged, which in turn, is likely to have a positive impact on the amount of money creditors receive from their debtors. - April 09, 2013 - Trust Deed Forum
West Chester University Students for Sensible Drug Policy to Host Panel on State Senator Daylin Leach's Bill SB 528 to Legalize, Tax, and Regulate Marijuana in PA
State Senator Daylin Leach’s chief of staff Zach Hoover will join professors from West Chester University to discuss Senate Bill 528, a bill that would legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana in Pennsylvania. The discussion panel will take place on Wednesday April 10, 2013, at 7:30 PM, at 709 S. - April 09, 2013 - West Chester University Students for Sensible Drug Policy
Operation Kidsafe Announces Safety Event in Lethbridge, AB
Parents can attend this event and at No Charge get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Parents will also get valuable safety tips to start a family safety action plan. - April 09, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation KidSafe Announces Fingerprint Station Location in St. John's NL
Operation Kidsafe announces the 5th Fingerprint Station Location in Canada. The latest all digital equipment will be on site full time in the St. John's NL area starting on April 10, 2013. That location is Toyota Plaza 73 Kenmount Rd in St. John’s. No personal information will be taken. The service is also free. - April 09, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
The Computer Social Impact Research Institute's Volunteer Jessi Bowe Has Just Won 2nd Place in the National Wavers Competition for Liberty Tax Here in Anacortes, WA
CSIRI.org is pleased to announce another winner from their dedicated group of volunteers, Jessi Bowe. Jessi is a member of their college of synthesis, an inter-generational learning center based in Anacortes, WA. With a little help and moral support from the Director, these students enjoy creating their own unique film and video/audio productions utilizing the amazing grace of music and love to effect change for the better in society and to bring healing to a troubled world. - April 09, 2013 - Computer Social Impact Research Institute, Inc.
Cleveland’s Shaker Heights Minority Achievement Committee Welcomes Los Ellis April 10, 2013
Come join the Shaker Heights Minority Achievement Committee as they welcome Los Ellis. - April 09, 2013 - TraLos
Art for Autism: Silent Art Auction & Informative Presentation
The Friendship Network for Children, Inc., announces Art for Autism, a fundraising event on Saturday April 27th at Parish Hall, 40 Church St, Northborough, MA from 1:00-3:30pm. The nonprofit organization provides counseling, groups and advocacy for children and teens with autism. Local residents and internationally recognized artists Andy and Veronica Fish donated art to support the silent art auction. - April 08, 2013 - The Friendship Network for Children
Josh Umbehr, MD Considered a “Top Doc” in 2013 by Concierge Medicine Today (CMT)
Dr. Josh Umbehr makes CMT’s “Top Docs” list in the field of concierge medicine and direct primary care. - April 08, 2013 - Atlas MD Concierge Family Practice
Warrior Thunder Foundation Hosts the 1st Annual Trivia for Troops
The Warrior Thunder Foundation will host the 1st Annual Trivia for Troops on May 31, 2013 from 7-10 pm at the Medway, MA VFW to raise money for injured military, disabled Veterans and their families. - April 08, 2013 - Warrior Thunder Foundation, Inc
Marlborough Hotel Room Revenue Up 23.5% in 2 Years: MEDC
Marlborough’s Hospitality Industry is Growing. MEDC: Hotel Room Revenue Up 23.5% Since 2010. - April 07, 2013 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Pacific Wing Chun Kung Fu Associaiton Holds Wing Chun Kung Fu Seminar in Kailua Kona, Hawaii April 27, and 28th
Join Sifu Alan “Bak Fu” Vasquez founder of Orange County Wing Chun Kung Fu Association, and Sifu John DiVirgilio of the Hawaii Wing Chun Kung Fu Association on April 27th, 28th, for a two day Wing Chun Kung Fu Seminar in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Contact Sifu Ramirez for details:... - April 07, 2013 - Pacific Wing Chun Kung Fu Association
Gamma Omicron and the USF School of Management Hosts Motivational Speaker Los Ellis
Los Ellis high energy performance will be on full display as the USF School of Management and Delta Sigma Pi hosts Brand And Dress before a sellout crowd. - April 07, 2013 - TraLos
Team Bulldog Hosts 8th Annual New Jersey High School and Middle Mountain Biking Championships and Kids’ Race
Team Bulldog, a New Jersey-based cycling team, in cooperation with its title sponsor Cycle Craft Bicycle Stores, today announced that it will be holding its Eighth Annual NJ High School and Middle School Mountain Bike Championships and Kids’ Race on May 11th, 2013. This exciting event will... - April 07, 2013 - Team Bulldog
CarePlus Foundation and Bergen Community College Wellness Center Presents: The Gospel According to Josh
Wednesday, April 24th at 11am and 7pm. - April 07, 2013 - Care Plus Foundation
Announcing a Capri Sun Container Collection of 1 Million by The Juanita Kelly Foundation to Benefit Domestic Violence Victims
The Juanita Kelly Foundation is now accepting donations of emptied Capri Sun containers with a goal of 1 million. The containers will be used by Master Seamstress, Juanita Kelly to custom design a dress to be auctioned online and funds will go to victims of domestic violence through the Juanita... - April 07, 2013 - The Juanita Kelly Foundation
Palm Beach County Charity Chosen Among the Top 200 Charities to Compete for $25,000.00 Grant from State Farm Neighborhood Assist
Perception Is Everything, Inc., a young, not-for-profit organization in West Palm Beach, Florida, had the good fortune to be the only charity chosen from Palm Beach County to vie for a $25,000.00 grant by the State Farm Youth Advisory Board (YAB). Winners will be chosen based upon the number of... - April 07, 2013 - Perception Is Everything, Inc
One High School Student Educates Many About TS on Behalf of New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
East Brunswick High School senior Amanda Silvers talks to nearly 140 students and teachers at Spotswood High School about TS, a misunderstood, misdiagnosed, inherited neurological disorder that affects 1 in 100 children and adults. - April 06, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
A New Alliance for Pet Shelter Funding and Awareness: Be the Next Generation of Pet Heroes
Jusani Culture, an organization founded to raise awareness and funds for non-profit U.S. animal shelters, is pleased to announce the unveiling of its redesigned homepage and the introduction of a new, corresponding fundraising model intended to better help more shelters in a shorter period of... - April 06, 2013 - Jusani Culture
GHTC - “Global Healthcare Travel Council" Launched in Monte Carlo
New global council is formed to support, represent and promote the growing health travel and medical tourism sector. The new initiative was launched with the statement, “Our long-term vision is to become a standard setting organization for the promotion and delivery of healthcare services to all global citizens.” - April 06, 2013 - Global Healthcare Travel Council
Celebrate at the Hope & Home Gala to Benefit SOS Children’s Villages – Florida
SOS Children's Villages - Florida has been a place of healing, hope and home for south Florida foster children for two decades and it has truly taken a Village to help raise the more than 400 boys and girls who have called SOS home. This year, the annual Hope & Home Gala is also a celebration of the organization's 20th Anniversary, the generation of children who grew up in the Village and the generations still to come. - April 06, 2013 - SOS Children's Villages - Florida
International Day for Mine Awareness: APOPO’s Innovation and Impact in Mine Action
There are currently 66 countries and 7 territories around the world that are affected by landmines and explosive remnants of war that pose a structural barrier to development and economic growth. - April 06, 2013 - APOPO
Valley Mental Health Taking a New Direction
VMH Expands Management Team - April 06, 2013 - Valley Mental Health Foundation
GreaterGood.org Donates $75,000 to Hunger Relief Efforts for Burmese Children
A $75,000 hunger relief grant was given to Community Partners International this month by GreaterGood. The grant will be used to provide meals for refugee children along the Thai-Burma border. - April 06, 2013 - GreaterGood
Registration Begins for 2013 National Forum on Character Education
2013 National Forum on Character Education opens registration. The inaugural School Safety Summit, an intensive workshop on reducing violence in schools, will be a major feature of this year's conference. The conference takes place in Washington DC, Oct. 24-27, 2013. - April 06, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) Announces Acceptance of Licensed Naturopathic Physicians as Full Active Members
In a historic measure, the general membership of ACAM has inducted naturopathic physicians (NDs) into full active voting membership. - April 05, 2013 - ACAM
American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) Announces Dr. Gervasio Lamas to Speak at Spring Conference
American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), a leading provider of integrative medicine, today announced that Gervasio Lamas, M.D. will be their special guest at ACAM’s Spring 2013 Conference and Tradeshow in Hollywood, FL to present the results of the Trial to Assess Chelation... - April 05, 2013 - ACAM
Jaycees Look to Create Positive Change in Lyons
The Region 3 Jaycees of Illinois, a leadership training organization committed to creating positive change through community involvement, is starting a new Jaycee Chapter in Lyons Illinois. They are holding a coffee social as a meet and greet in order to offer information for the community about joining the new Lyons chapter of the Jaycees. - April 05, 2013 - The Region 3 Jaycees
Penn State University – Erie Invites Motivational and Branding Speaker Los Ellis for "Brand and Dress – Market to Success"
Penn State University hosts Motivational and Brand Enhancing speaker, Los Ellis for “Brand and Dress, Market to Success” Sponsored by the Mu Pi Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi. Los Ellis’ energetic and powerful presentation performance at Penn State-Erie is assured to propel him to the... - April 05, 2013 - TraLos
Working With Autism Picnic Celebration
In celebration of 15 years of working with families affected by Autism, as well as Autism Awareness Month, Working With Autism would like to invite family and friends in the community to the Family Picnic & Fundraiser on April 7th at the Palisades Recreation Center from 12:00pm until 3:00pm. - April 05, 2013 - Working With Autism
Saginaw Metropolitan Area Recognized for 2012 Business Development Projects
Site Selection Magazine announced its annual state rankings for new and expanded facilities today with the Award of its Governors Cup. In the under 200,000 population category, Saginaw County, Michigan (Saginaw, Michigan Metropolitan Area) was seventh in the United States with 9 projects. Projects are qualified based on number of jobs, square footage and investment. - April 05, 2013 - Saginaw Future
George Washington Preparatory High School Class of 1993 - 20 Year Reunion Info
Alumni from George Washington Preparatory High School Class of 1993 are participating in a Class Reunion Website at http://classreport.org/usa/ca/los_angeles/gwphs/1993/ . There are no registration fees required to join in the fun. All Class of 1993 Alumni are encouraged to stop in and fill out a profile so they can be reached regarding the next Class Reunion. - April 05, 2013 - George Washing Preparatory High School Class of 1993
Hubbard Dianetics Seminar Unlocks the Key to Potential
The Hubbard Dianetics Seminar, offered by the Nashville Church of Scientology each weekend, has been revamped and is now unlocking people’s true potential. - April 05, 2013 - Dianetics Seminar
Engerati, the Interactive Platform for the Smart Energy Community, Updated
The Engerati online platform for the smart energy community has been updated with new features, content and networking tools. Engerati has been an important voice in the power and utility cyberspace since its inception in 2011. It is part of the Clarion Events Group. “We have been providing... - April 05, 2013 - Engerati
The Food Bank of South Jersey Needs Your Vote on Facebook
Help the Food Bank of South Jersey receive a Walmart grant to fund food and nutrition education to needy children and seniors in South Jersey with the "click" of a mouse. http://bit.ly/16YDvz1 “Do it for South Jersey!” is the rally cry of The Food Bank of South Jersey as it... - April 05, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Preferred Commercial – a One Stop Shop for the Sale and Purchase of Businesses
It is understandable that with today’s economic climate, many people can be discouraged from embarking on a new business venture as raising finance and keeping overheads to a minimum can be a struggle. - April 05, 2013 - Preferred Commercial
Joseph D. Gustavus, Principal, Miller Canfield PLC to Speak at KC’s US Export Controls & Defense Trade Controls Program: What You Need to Know in 2013 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Joseph D. Gustavus, Principal, Miller Canfield PLC, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “US Export Controls & Defense Trade Controls Program:... - April 05, 2013 - The Knowledge Group