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Alexander Reus, Managing Partner, DRRT to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: International Securities Litigation Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today Alexander Reus, Managing Partner, DRRT will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: International Securities... - November 21, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
GreaterGood Network Devotes “Click Here To Give” Buttons to Help People and Animal Victims of Superstorm Sandy
So far, GreaterGood.org has sent more than $120,000 in grants to organizations providing daily assistance to people and animals impacted by the storm. - November 21, 2012 - GreaterGood
SR Sandy Spike: Wearable Art for a Charitable Cause
SR, the atelier known for luxury, solid wood collectibles, announces the Sandy Spike Series, a limited edition set of pendants which will raise money to support those effected by Hurricane Sandy. - November 21, 2012 - SR
Operation Kidsafe Announces One Million Children Protected Safety Event in Bartlesville, OK
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. Operation Kidsafe uses the latest equipment like the FBI and Secret Service. - November 21, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation KidSafe Announces Fingerprint Station Locations in Halifax and Dartmouth
Operation Kidsafe announces two Fingerprint Station Locations in Canada. Current locations are open in Toronto and Calgary. Now this safety system will be available in both Halifax and Dartmouth. The latest Operation Kidsdafe all digital equipment will be on site full time in the Halifax and... - November 21, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation KidSafe Free Child Safety Program in Lisbon OH, “Fill the Center with Toys Holiday Toy Drive”
Latest all digital equipment will be on site. Same type that is used by the FBI. No need to bring anything. Just bring the kids. No personal information will be taken. - November 21, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Dr. Yi Guo Wins NSF Grant to Deploy Autonomous Robot Teams That Monitor Oil Spills
Innovative robots cooperatively track oil propagation more accurately than current technology. - November 21, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. Mircea Gabriel Petre Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Mircea Gabriel Petre of Ploiesti, Romania has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of engineering. About Dr. Mircea Gabriel Petre Dr. Petre has over 29 years experience in the field of... - November 20, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
OneLifeLesson.com Encourages Thanksgiving Conversation to Last More Than a Lifetime
High School Student’s Website Addresses Inter-Generational Lessons and Passing Them On - November 20, 2012 - One Life Lesson
OCA Calls for Collective Responsibility in the Fight Against Child Abuse
As Jamaica joins forces with international partners and organizations worldwide to commemorate Universal Children’s Day today, November 20, 2012, the Office of The Children’s Advocate (OCA), is reminding all Jamaicans that as a nation we must share in the collective responsibility of... - November 20, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
Jacksonville Kicks off Chanukah Season with Inaugural Latke Frying Competition – The Great Latke Fry at Chabad
Attention all Latke* aficionados: Jacksonville’s Inaugural Latke Frying Competition – The Great Latke Fry is scheduled for 7pm on the First Night of Chanukah, Saturday Night Dec. 8 at Chabad of Southside. Competitors will throw-down for the coveted title of “The Golden... - November 20, 2012 - Chabad Lubavitch of Southside, Inc.
Cat Care Society's Santa Paws Festival is Coming to Town: November 30 and December 1
The Cat Care Society (CCS) in Lakewood will hold its annual "Santa Paws Festival," Friday, November 30, and Saturday, December 1. The Santa Paws Festival is a holiday tradition at CCS, and the time when dedicated Cat Care Society volunteers show off their amazing baking skills -- and this year, wreath making talents, to raise funds for the shelter's cat residents and community outreach programs. - November 20, 2012 - Cat Care Society
Dog Training Professionals Annual Conference
Dog obedience instructors and trainers will meet in Oklahoma City, OK on March 2-3 for the 2013 Conference, sponsored by the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI). - November 19, 2012 - National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
Titusville Presbyterian to Host "A Tour of Titusville" on December 2
Tour of church and eight historic homes to open church’s 175th Anniversary Celebrations from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. - November 19, 2012 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
The Issa Trust Foundation Donates Over $150,000 to St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital’s in Equipment and Supplies
Two infant ventilators and equipment valued at over US$150,000 were officially donated to the Paediatric ward of the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital on November 12, 2012 by the Issa Trust Foundation. - November 19, 2012 - Issa Trust Foundation
Selby Ink Author Saves Christmas with No Problem! Strategies
Most of us talk about reclaiming the “true meaning of Christmas” but are often plagued by anxiety and burn-out during the holiday season. This year one of Selby Ink's authors, “Superhero Librarian” Elizabeth Hanley comes to rescue with real tips for creating a less stressful holiday. Elizabeth’s four simple tips in her book "No Problem! How to Focus on Solutions" help us deal with any problem that weighs us down, even the overdoing of the holidays. - November 18, 2012 - Selby Ink
First of Sussex Toastmasters Presents Public Speaking Awards
First of Sussex Toastmasters acknowledges members with outstanding public speaking skills. - November 18, 2012 - First of Sussex Toastmasters
Paws On Your Heart Announces "Name the New Kitten" Contest
Non-profit feral cat group Paws On Your Heart has announced their latest contest: to name the newest kitten at their sanctuary. The rescue group is based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and has been helping stray and feral cats in their community for years. They have recently relocated to brand new... - November 18, 2012 - Paws On Your Heart
Stevens Student Wins Scholarship from Association of Old Crows
Tim Weeks, a senior Electrical Engineering and Systems Engineering major at Stevens Institute Technology, has been selected as a winner of the 2012 Scholarship Award competition of the Metropolitan Club Chapter of the Association of Old Crows. - November 18, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Chari Cohen Promoted to Hepatitis B Foundation Director of Public Health and Recipient of Bucks County Forty Under 40 Award
Hepatitis B Foundation Promotes Accomplished Staff Member and Celebrates Her Community Leadership Award Honor. - November 18, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Lions Clubs International Foundation Provides Disaster Relief for Superstorm Sandy
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is mobilizing US $220,000 to immediately support Lions’ disaster relief efforts following Superstorm Sandy. Funds are helping Lions in Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and North Carolina to provide assistance in hard-hit areas. The... - November 18, 2012 - Lions Clubs International Foundation
Humanity First Continues Responding to Hurricane Sandy
Volunteer based non-profit organization continues to provide relief efforts to thousands after devastation. - November 18, 2012 - Humanity First
Chris Dannenfeldt Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Chris Dannenfeldt, of Addison, Texas, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Real Estate and Finance. About Chris Dannenfeldt Chris Dannenfeldt is Managing Partner at... - November 18, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Cynthia E. Gitt Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Cynthia E. Gitt, of Pasadena, California has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Labor and Employment Law. About Cynthia E. Gitt Cynthia E. Gitt is Principal and... - November 18, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Daniel Mariconi Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Daniel Mariconi, of Brentwood, California, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Psychological Counseling. About Daniel Mariconi Daniel Mariconi is a Psychologist,... - November 18, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces December Bus Tour for Real Estate Investors
On December 1, 2012 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, will be hosting its live property bus tour for real estate investors. - November 18, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Friends of the NCVMA Foundation Supports Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation
Philanthropic Arm of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Makes $400 Donation to Waynesville Nonprofit - November 17, 2012 - NCVMA
14th Annual Gobble Gobble Give to Serve Thanksgiving Meals
On Thursday, November 22nd, Gobble Gobble Give, an organization dedicated to feeding the homeless, will host its 14th annual Thanksgiving meal deliveries. The Thanksgiving deliveries will provide needy families with food for the holidays. What began with a few Echo Park residents cooking meals for... - November 17, 2012 - Gobble Gobble Give
They're Back for a Third Year: Cat Care Society Announces 2013 Tails of the Painted Cats Artists, Sponsors and Design Concepts
"Tails of the Painted Cats" artwork cats are back for the third year, again raising funds for the shelter cats and community outreach programs at Cat Care Society (CCS) in Lakewood. Painted Cat creation occurs through April and in May the 2013 Tails of the Painted Cats debut at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery prior to going on tour throughout the community until the Gala Dinner & Auction July 20th at Pinehurst Country Club. - November 17, 2012 - Cat Care Society
Kenneth A. Godlewski, Partner, Troutman Sanders LLP to Speak at KC’s Markman and Claim Construction Hearing in Patent Infringement: What You Need to Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kenneth A. Godlewski, Partner, Troutman Sanders LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Markman and Claim Construction... - November 17, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan Announce Campaign Providing 1 Million Meals to Illinoisans in Need
Food and fundraising drive among Illinois law firms and legal organizations to help the estimated 1.9 million Illinoisans who lack the ability to obtain adequate food. - November 17, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association CLE Program November 28 in Chicago, Live Webcast
Program attendees will learn how the first-to-file provisions will be implemented, as well as tips for protecting the innovations of clients with this informative presentation. - November 17, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
Passport to Your National Parks® 2013 Photo Contest Winners Announced
Each year, Eastern National holds a photo contest for NPS employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs) to select ten images–one national and nine regional–for the collectible Passport To Your National Parks® commemorative stamp set. The stamps are distributed on a single perforated... - November 17, 2012 - Eastern National
Pompano Beach Green Market Launches Taste of the Market Event
On November 17, the Green Market Pompano expects their biggest market to date with the launch of the first "Taste of the Market" event. Event attendees can participate in a “Discovery Tour” of the market, sampling foods from each participating vendor and entering a raffle for... - November 17, 2012 - Pompano Beach CRA
GEF Institute’s Sustainability Education Available Free to Tennessee’s K-12 Schools
Seeking educators take advantage of online professional development and green building curriculum. - November 17, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
KOSBE Announces Judges, Speaker and Entertainment for the 2012 Annual KOSBE Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce the judges, guest speaker and entertainment that have been selected for the 2012 Annual KOSBE Awards. Inaugurated in 1994, the Annual KOSBE Awards are the longest running and most recognized... - November 17, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Heights Foundation Receives $10,000 Grant from Bank of America Charitable Foundation
The Heights Foundation received a $10,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to support the Heights Center culinary program. The program will empower low-income adults to gain economic self-sufficiency through foodservice job training and social enterprise. - November 17, 2012 - Heights Foundation
Eastern National Publishes The Department of the Interior in the Age of the Civil War
In the thousands of volumes written about the Civil War, there has never been a comprehensive history of the Department of the Interior during this tumultuous time. The newly released Eastern National publication, The Department of the Interior in the Age of the Civil War, fills that void. The... - November 17, 2012 - Eastern National
AmpleHarvest.org Announces Repeat of Last Year's Successful "Centerpieces for Pantries" Initiative
Nationwide hunger/nutrition campaign recommends replacing Thanksgiving table floral centerpieces with edible arrangements to be donated to a local food pantry the next day. - November 16, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org
First Animated eBible: Bridging the Very Old and the Very New
In the very old world of religion, something very new is happening. G-dcast (rhymes with “podcast”), a non-profit production company in San Francisco, has released a Bible for the digital generation. Titled The Five eBooks of Moses, it is now available through Apple’s iTunes Store. - November 16, 2012 - G-dcast
Himalayan Charity Uses New Technology to Support Tradition: Institute for Compassionate Living Receives Global Support Through Internet Crowdfunding
The Dharmalaya Institute, a small sustainable village development charity in the Indian Himalayas, is finding unprecedented support through a new crowdfunding campaign. The Dharmalaya Institute partnered with the Earthville Network, a US-based nonprofit organization, to create life-changing service-learning programs for Indian and international participants. By the just the fifth day of a three-week campaign, the Institute had already received 75% of its fundraising goal. - November 16, 2012 - Earthville
Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County Adds Two Members
The Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Ventura County announced the addition of two new board members. Bruce Stenslie and Gregory Liu were officially appointed by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on October 23, 2012. - November 16, 2012 - Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County
The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program: a Continuum of Excellence
It started with a simple vision: “Create a remote place where people of all backgrounds could come together to experience the arts.” That vision spurred the creation of the Idyllwild Summer Arts Program that in its 63rd year creates a setting for artists of all ages to experience what... - November 16, 2012 - Idyllwild Arts Academy
The Spine Health Foundation Announces 2013-2014 Board of Directors
Spine Health Foundation, Inc. (SHF) has added four additional board seats and elected new directors and officers for the 2013-2014 term. The SHF Board of Directors offers a variety of professional strengths and a passion for helping disadvantaged individuals overcome chronic pain due to spinal disorders. Each member brings considerable experience in medicine, public relations, technology and/or finance expertise. - November 16, 2012 - The Spine Health Foundation, Inc.
NCRMA Expects Increase in Sales and Seasonal Employment During the Upcoming Holiday Season
Holiday Spending in 2012 Projected to Increase 4.1 Percent from Previous Year, Creating More Seasonal Jobs - November 16, 2012 - North Carolina Retail Merchants Association
Oklahoma City Firefighters Provide New Coats to 2,000 School Children in Great Need Launching the Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation
Oklahoma City Firefighters, IAFF Local 157, Board of Chief Officers, and the Oklahoma City Retired Firefighter Association are providing 2,000 Oklahoma City school children with brand-new coats through their partnership with Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation, a division of the largest non-profit distributer of new coats in the U.S., Operation Warm. - November 16, 2012 - Operation Warm
Rabbi Mendel Mintz Announces Chabad Community Center Building Project
Cabins to quadruple space for the Aspen area Jewish community center, says Mendel Mintz. - November 16, 2012 - Mendel Mintz
Krav Maga Orange County Innovates the Self Defense Education Experience with KravPass™
Krav Maga Orange County continues bringing the highest quality self-defense training in Southern California with new curriculum monitoring tool. - November 16, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
Eastern National Publishes The Moton School Story: Children of Courage
Before the sit-ins in Greensboro, before the Montgomery bus boycott, there was the student strike at the Robert Russa Moton High School in Farmville, Virginia. In 1951, Barbara Johns led her follow students in protest against the inadequate and overcrowded facilities they faced. Their strike, which... - November 16, 2012 - Eastern National
Action Party Speaks Out Over Dual Candidates for Village President
Because of Morton Grove Trustee Dan DiMaria's decision to challenge incumbent Mayor Daniel J. Staackmann for the position of Village President in the April 2013 municipal election, a February primary will now take place. The Action Party continues to endorse the slate of candidates it selected and announced on October 17, 2012. - November 16, 2012 - Action Party of Morton Grove