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Year-End Donations to Heifer International Are Tax-Deductible
Every donor can receive a tax deduction for a charitable contribution, easing the tax burden. - December 28, 2012 - Heifer International
Memoir Author Monica Holloway to Host Autism Friendly Literacy Brunch for Charity – 1/12/13
Autism author and literacy advocate Monica Holloway will host an Autism-Friendly Literacy Brunch for charity, including 20% of brunch proceeds to benefit Autism Speaks OC with matching proceeds, up to $1,000, to benefit the National Center for Family Literacy, on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 10... - December 27, 2012 - Author Monica Holloway
Paul Rainbow CPA, CISA, CIA, CISSP, Manager – Information Technology, Moss Adams LLP to Speak at KC’s Third Party Relationships: Risk Management and Contract Compliance
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Paul Rainbow CPA, CISA, CIA, CISSP, Manager – Information Technology, Moss Adams LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - December 27, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Anti Grover Norquist Movement Reaches Almost 1500 Members from Throughout the United States
The mission of Groverno.com is to provide a counter balance to the fear that political candidates face in primary and general elections when they have refused to sign Grover Norquist’s Taxpayer Protection Pledge. GroverNo will use its membership database to activate opposition to candidates... - December 26, 2012 - GroverNO
Robert A. McFarlane, Partner, Hanson Bridgett 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 Robert A. McFarlane, Partner, Hanson Bridgett LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Markman and Claim Construction Hearing... - December 26, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Dial an Exchange Announces Fantastic Options for New Year’s Eve
The timeshare exchange operator provides some outstanding destinations to ring in the New Year. - December 26, 2012 - Dial An Exchange
Urgent Black Transmen, Inc Assistance Needed: Help Find Our Missing: 19 Year Old Sage (DaShad) Smith - Missing Transgender Youth in Charlottesville, Virginia
Black Transmen, Inc. is making full nationwide awareness of Sages’ disappearance, and has deployed members to disseminate information about her disappearance. If anyone has any information regarding Sages’ disappearance please call: Charlottesville Police Department at 434.977.9041 or Black Transmen, Inc. at 1.855.BLK.TMEN - December 26, 2012 - Black Transmen, Inc
River Dell High School Senior Named 2012 New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Youth Advocate of the Year
Emily Fleischman wrote and illustrated a children's book about Tourette Syndrome and bullying, among other accomplishments. - December 26, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Dial an Exchange Partners with Alderwood Management to Add Value
Dial An Exchange (DAE), the world’s largest privately owned timeshare exchange provider, has teamed up with the Alderwood Group, a full-service shared ownership and vacation resort management firm. - December 25, 2012 - Dial An Exchange
The WAVE Project Launches a Mentor Program to Support and Encourage Area Women
The WAVE Project is a nonprofit, charitable organization that encourages, equips and empowers women to improve their lives and achieve their vision through personal mentoring relationships. Compassionate, mature volunteer mentors are needed to further the mission of encouraging and empowering women in Oklahoma that are stressed and struggling. To learn more, attend the Free Basic Mentor Training on Friday, January 11 and Advanced Mentor Training on Saturday, January 12. - December 25, 2012 - The WAVE Project
Consumer Communications & Networking Advances Featured at IEEE CCNC 2013 from January 11 – 14, 2013 at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel in Nevada
Leading International Conference Held in Conjunction with CES 2013 Emphasizes the Latest Development of On-demand Entertainment & Information Technologies. - December 23, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Tigerlily Foundation Hosted 4th Annual “EmPower” Ball
Event Highlighted Advocacy and Empowerment for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer - December 23, 2012 - Tigerlily Foundation
Tigerlily Foundation Hosted First Annual Pink Boa 5k Run/Walk
The Tigerlily Foundation hosted its First Annual Pink Boa 5k Run/Walk to raise awareness about young women with breast cancer on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Reston Town Center in Reston, Virginia. This year’s Pink Boa 5k Run/Walk set the tone for an inspirational morning with supporters and survivors. The event was hosted by Sarah Fraser of HOT 99.5, Anita Brikman of WUSA9, and Allyn Rose, Miss District of Columbia 2012. The event raised over $35K to support its programs. - December 23, 2012 - Tigerlily Foundation
A Few Days Left in Paws on Your Heart's 2012 Holiday Cat Photo Contest
A few days still remain for entrants to submit their best holiday-themed cat photos to Paws On Your Heart for their 2012 Holiday Cat Photo Contest. The Saskatoon cat rescue group is trying to raise awareness about their sanctuary, and to ask people to keep stray, feral and otherwise homeless cats... - December 23, 2012 - Paws On Your Heart
Local Businesses Team Up to Support Cancer Patients and Children During the Holidays
Pinellas cancer treatment facility WellSpring Oncology is partnering with Pinellas County Walgreens drug stores to provide holiday gifts for cancer patients in need. The partnership comes just as the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear. “Being diagnosed with this disease can be a... - December 23, 2012 - WellSpring Oncology
Naples Invitational Art Fest Announces 2013 Judges
Annual event supports autism programs - December 23, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Plan Canada’s Trip of a Lifetime Contest Closes December 31st
Last-minute holiday shoppers are encouraged to get their Gifts of Hope purchases in before December 31st so that they can be automatically entered into a contest to see Gifts of Hope in action! - December 22, 2012 - Plan Canada - Because I Am A Girl
Jim (James S.) Thiel, Chief Legal Counsel, State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation to Speak at KC’s False Claims Act: Enforcement and Compliance Issues Explored
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today Jim (James S.) Thiel, Chief Legal Counsel, State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation that will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - December 22, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Miriam Marti Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Miriam Marti, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About Miriam Marti Dr. Miriam Marti is a doctor at the San Juan Veterans Administration Hospital in San... - December 22, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Peter W. Welch Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Peter W. Welch, of Long Beach, California, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Real Estate. About Peter W. Welch Peter W. Welch is President of Beach Bum Properties. Mr. Welch was the Chairman,... - December 22, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Victoria W. Hunnicutt Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Victoria W. Hunnicutt, of Gray, Georgia, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Victoria W. Hunnicutt Victoria W. Hunnicutt is an Educational Consultant and a retired Teacher and... - December 22, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Dial an Exchange South Africa Inks Deal with Ngwenya Lodge
The global vacation exchange provider announces new agreement with resort in Mpumalanga, South Africa. - December 22, 2012 - Dial An Exchange
Livingston Father of Two Adult TS Children Named 2012 New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Advocate of the Year
Marc Brummer has been a boon to NJCTS' legislative efforts and outreach to members of the medical and health-care communities. - December 22, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
USMEA Online Already Spearheading Veteran Support Bill
The President of USMEA Online, Nina Davila, issues the following statement following the recent passage of H.R. 4057 Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012. - December 22, 2012 - USMEA - Online
Melanie Wing of Equifax Elected Chair of the 2013 Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals Board
The SCIP Board of Directors elected Melanie Wing, Vice President, Strategic Marketing at Equifax as the 2013 Board Chair. - December 22, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
NAFA Announces Special Sustainability Sessions Provided by CALSTART
NAFA Fleet Management Association has partnered with CALSTART to provide four new educational sessions for fleet managers dealing with sustainability. - December 22, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Nashville Church of Scientology Takes on Drug Abuse Crisis
With Tennessee’s drug abuse problem at a crisis stage, Nashville Scientologists are ramping up a grassroots movement to stem drug abuse. - December 22, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Songwriters Launch Music Charity Project
Songwriters Roberto Ignis and Junior Darlington seek to raise funds for hunger stricken communities in Africa through the sale of an audio track seeking empathy. - December 22, 2012 - MusicAndCharity
SATA CommHealth Wins the Singapore Prestige Brand Award in the Special Merit Category
SATA CommHealth having celebrated its 65th Anniversary in October this year received more accolades when it clinched the Singapore Prestige Brands Award (SPBA) in the Special Merit category. SATA CommHealth (formerly known as the Singapore Anti-Tuberculosis Association or SATA), has a... - December 22, 2012 - SATA CommHealth
Thalidomide Survivors from European Limb Deficiency Organisation Welcome Ten Year Funding Grant from UK Government
EDRIC, the European umbrella group founded by thalidomide survivors welcome the UK government's agreement for a decade of funding. - December 22, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
Colin Bower, a Mass. Father of Two Kidnapped American Boys Who Has Been Working with Sen Kerry for the Past Three Years to Bring His Boys Home on Sen Kerry's Nomination
Statement by Colin Bower, a Massachusetts father of two kidnapped American boys, who has been working with Senator John Kerry for the past three years to gain the return of his boys from Egypt, on his nomination for Secretary of State of the United States. - December 21, 2012 - HelpBringNoorandRamsayHome
Firefighters Keep 2,000 Needy Children Warm with New Winter Coats
Firefighters will provide new winter coats to more than 2,000 children living in poverty across Spokane, Pierce County, and Seattle before the New Year. - December 21, 2012 - Operation Warm
Robb S. Harvey, Partner, Waller to Speak at KC’s Mitigating the Risk of Health Care Data Breaches: A Practical Guide for the Industry Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robb S. Harvey, Partner, Waller will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Mitigating the Risk of Health Care Data Breaches: A... - December 21, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus Hosts Traveling Blavatnik Archive Foundation Exhibit Through Jan. 27
The Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus announcing the opening of its newest exhibit, “Lives of the Great Patriotic War.” This traveling exhibit, which will remain on display through January 27, details the largely unknown chapter of Jewish history – the participation of 500,000 Soviet Jewish soldiers in World War II in the fight against the Nazis. - December 21, 2012 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Nan Bulger Appointed New Executive Director of Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Effective January 7, 2013, Nan Bulger, formerly Senior Director of Strategic Planning, Market and Business Intelligence for Philips Healthcare, becomes the SCIP Executive Director. - December 21, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Whale Watching Season Arrives at Channel Islands Harbor with Daily Excursions
Channel Islands Harbor excursions give sightseers a front-row seat. - December 21, 2012 - Channel Islands Harbor
Local Cancer Treatment Center to Donate Christmas Gifts to Cancer Patient and Her Family
WellSpring Oncology is giving the Curry family the Christmas they could never have. - December 21, 2012 - WellSpring Oncology
Women’s Business Development Center Programs in the New Year Support and Accelerate Women’s Business Ownership
Center provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance. - December 21, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
Nicole D. Bogard, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP to Speak at KC’s Play or Pay and 90 Day Waiting Period: Emerging Issues in Health Care Reform Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Nicole D. Bogard, Partner with Seyfarth Shaw LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Play or Pay and 90 Day Waiting Period:... - December 21, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Bama Bully Rescue to Get a Sweet Deal from Rescue Chocolate
The “bully” dog breeds in Alabama will be the focus in January for the Rescue Chocolate company, which recently named Bama Bully Rescue (BBR) to receive a month’s worth of profits from chocolate sales. - December 21, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate
Inaccuracies Stigmatize Individuals Affected by Autism/Asperger Syndrome
US Autism & Asperger Association (USAAA) has been flooded by requests from parents of children with autism asking for help because their families and children are being isolated and verbally abused, as a result of the inadvertent linkage of violence to autism from media reports during the recent tragedy in Connecticut. USAAA’s Dr. Kaplan expressed concern that the continued speculation on the perpetrator’s diagnosis attaches unwarranted and dangerous stigmatism to autism spectrum disorders. - December 20, 2012 - US Autism and Asperger Association
John O'Rourke, Vice President, Product Marketing, Oracle Corporation to Speak at KC’s Financial Reporting and SEC Enforcement Update for 2013 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John O'Rourke, Vice President, Product Marketing, Oracle Corporation will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Financial Reporting... - December 20, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Bert Brandt Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Bert Brandt, of Spanaway, Washington, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Aerospace and Aviation. About Bert Brandt Bert Brandt is the President of Angel Technologies, providing aerospace and... - December 20, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Carl H. Castore Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Carl H. Castore has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Carl H. Castore Dr. Carl H. Castore is a Professor at the University of Maryland University College. Dr. Castore holds a B.S. - December 20, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
SPI Study Abroad Announces March 1, 2013 Application Deadline for Summer Immersion Programs
Leading high school study abroad provider announced its application deadline of March 1, 2013 for summer language immersion and global leadership programs. - December 20, 2012 - SPI Study Abroad
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders Issues Statement in Response to Tragedy in Connecticut
The NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders (NJCTS) is deeply saddened by the senseless acts that took place Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., and has issued the following statement from Executive Director Faith W. Rice to help families and friends in our... - December 20, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Inside the Orchestra Adds Dates for the 2013 Winter Season of Tiny Tots
When you are searching for enriching activities to do with your kids during the cold winter months, make room on your calendar for Inside the Orchestra’s Tiny Tots. New dates have been added to the winter season lineup! - December 20, 2012 - Inside the Orchestra
Holiday Cheer for HABcore
Sandy’s Elves Workshop, a community group created to help victims of super-storm Sandy, have selected HABcore Inc. residents in Monmouth and Ocean counties to receive gifts, decorations and Christmas trees this holiday season. HABcore is a not-for-profit organization that provides housing... - December 20, 2012 - HABcore, Inc.
Infinity and Beyond Competes to Raise Funds for Cancer Research
Infinity and Beyond, a United Charitable Programs (UCP) fiscally sponsored charitable project, formed a marathon team to raise $2,700 in last Saturday’s Spartan Beast Race. The team’s racers placed sixth out of 143 teams. - December 20, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Sercos International Sets Record for Visitors and Exhibitors at SPS IPC Drives Exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany
Sercos international (SI) announced today that the SPS IPC Drives exhibition in Nuremberg was an outstanding success for the organization. More than 20 companies from a wide range of areas presented exhibits and product demonstrations at the user organization's joint booth, which attracted 40% more... - December 20, 2012 - SERCOS North America