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Wharton Students Transform Epilepsy Blog
The Wharton School and Living Well With Epilepsy launch new website just in time for Epilepsy Awareness Month in November. Throughout the Fall 2012 semester, a group of Wharton students will be transforming a local blog on Epilepsy into a comprehensive website with the goal of diminishing stigma... - November 08, 2012 - Living Well With Epilepsy
New Jersey Food Bank Receives $10,000 GreaterGood Grant to Help with Storm Relief
Liz Baker, executive director of GreaterGood.org, announced today that a disaster relief grant of $10,000 has been awarded to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) to assist families and individuals throughout multiple counties hit by high winds and flooding. This grant was made possible... - November 08, 2012 - GreaterGood
Author Turns Hatred Into Romance and Substitute Bride
Sixth-grader, Ruth Ann Nordin hated reading and writing. Now, thirty years later, her forty-seventh novel, Substitute Bride hits the bookshelves. - November 08, 2012 - Association of Independent Authors
J. Steven Baughman, Partner, Ropes & Gray LLP to Speak at KC’s The America Invents Act in 2013 LIVE Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that J. Steven Baughman, Partner, Ropes & Gray LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “The America Invents Act in 2013 LIVE Webcast.” This... - November 08, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Rikard D. Lundberg, Partner, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP to Speak at KC’s The JOBS Act and Its Impact on Capital-Raising LIVE Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Rikard D. Lundberg, partner at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The JOBS Act and Its... - November 08, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Applicants Throughout Georgia Vying for Colored Rocks Honor
Colored Rocks Foundation still receiving applications to compete for the Colored Rocks Prize. Application Deadline December 5, 2012. - November 08, 2012 - Colored Rocks Foundation, Inc.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy is Now Accepting Grant Applications for 2013 Trail Projects in North Carolina
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2013 Appalachian Trail (A.T.) License Plate Grant Program are currently being accepted until Monday, January 7, 2013. The ATC will be awarding a total of $35,000 for a broad range of A.T. related projects in... - November 08, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Professional Landcare Network Member Terracare Associates Receives Recognition for Environmental Impact
Terracare Associates was excited to be part of an exceptional group of landscaping companies honored by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) in their Environmental Improvement Awards (EIA) program this year. Terracare Associates (TCA) was recognized as a PLANET AEF Ambassador, which awards... - November 08, 2012 - Terracare Associates
KOSBE Conducting a Regional Survey of Women Business Owners and Professional Women
The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce and Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is conducting an anonymous survey of women business owners and professional women in preparation for future programming. The survey is open to women small business owners and entrepreneurs, and professional women throughout the Northeast Tennessee region. - November 08, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Hepatitis B Foundation and Institute for Hepatitis and Virus Research Host Biotech Success-Themed Regional Biotech Conference
Philadelphia-area Entrepreneurs Share Biotech Success Stories During the Worst of Economic Times at Regional Industry Conference - November 08, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
In the Aftermath of Sandy, a Community Comes Together
Hurricane Sandy hit the Stevens and Hoboken community hard, leaving chaos and wreckage in its wake. Hoboken residents, Stevens students, and volunteers from all over the area poured out generosity and support. Additionally, Stevens faculty have been contributing their expertise to help the world understand the scope and severity of Hurricane Sandy. - November 08, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Meet Author Nona Wyman of "Bamboo Women" Published by Sinomedia International Group
Women of Distinction for Humanitarianism winner Nona Mock Wyman will discuss her latest book Bamboo Women: Stories from Ming Quong, a Chinese Orphanage, in San Jose State University King Library, Nov. 8th, 2012. In 1935, at the age of two, Nona was abandoned at the Ming Quong orphanage in Los... - November 08, 2012 - Sinomedia International Group
Artlightenment Festival Features Award-Winning Filmmaker Curt Hahn
Artlightenment 2012 will feature Curt Hahn of Nashville’s Film House. - November 07, 2012 - Artlightenment
Jacqueline M. Tiso, CEO and Founder, JMT Consulting Group to Speak at KC’s Non-Profit Accounting: 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 that Jacqueline M. Tiso, CEO and Founder, JMT Consulting Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Non-Profit Accounting: What You Need... - November 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Harry Nelson, Co-Founder, Fenton Nelson to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Understanding Food and Drug Administration’s Consent Form Requirements Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Harry Nelson, Co-Founder, Fenton Nelson, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal Series: Understanding Food and Drug Administration’s... - November 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces November 2012 Meeting with Larry Goins
On November 12, 2012 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, will be hosting its monthly meeting with real estate investing expert Larry Goins. - November 07, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
New Guide Helps Improve Cost Predictability of Construction Projects
Joint federal government and industry cost predictability taskforce guide now downloadable from the Canadian Construction Association website. - November 07, 2012 - Canadian Construction Association
NCH Supporting Child Focus in Annual Holiday Toy Drive
Employees to Donate Gifts to Separated Foster Care Siblings - November 07, 2012 - Nevada Corporate Headquarters, Inc.
Help Make a Foreign Exchange Student's Holidays a Little Brighter by Becoming a Host Family
Foreign exchange students from a variety of countries are scheduled to arrive in the U.S. in January 2013, and Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations is currently seeking volunteer host families to provide them with room and board for the duration of their stay. - November 07, 2012 - Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations
New Equestrian Tool Removes Horse Droppings from the Trail Safely, Swiftly and Without Rider Dismount
Equestrian Impact on Trails Reduced, Horse and Rider Safety Maintained, Relationships with Other User Groups Improved and Trail Vistas Preserved. - November 07, 2012 - Barn Buddies Boutique
CIP Safety Protocol Stack for Sercos Automation Bus Available
At Pack Expo 2012, Sercos International (SI) and IXXAT Automation GmbH (IXXAT) announced the availability of a protocol stack software for CIP Safety on Sercos. The safety software developed by IXXAT uses the SMP (Sercos Messaging Protocol), which enables the representation of the CIP data and... - November 07, 2012 - SERCOS North America
Friends in Adoption to Hold Adoption Workshop in New York City
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. Friends in Adoption (FIA), a not-for-profit agency, is hosting two educational adoption seminars in New York City, on November 15th and November 17th, for prospective adoptive parents. FIA welcomes all families and respects all choices made by pregnant women/couples. - November 06, 2012 - Friends in Adoption
American Grant Writer's Association Inc., Holding It's Annual Grant Writing Conference in Arlington Virginia
American Grant Writer's Association, Inc. is holding it's grant writing annual two day conference in Arlington, Virginia on November 15-16, 2012. AGWA's Annual Conference is a must for all grant writers, consultants and those interested in becoming a grant writer. Attendees will have an opportunity... - November 06, 2012 - American Grant Writers Association
The United States Opens Its Doors To International Netball Teams At The Calliduscloud U.S. Open Netball Championships
For the first time in US history, Netball, is heading to Las Vegas. The CallidusCloud U.S. Open Netball Championships will take place at the University of Las Vegas at Nevada (UNLV), beginning Friday, November 9 through Sunday, November 11, 2012. The tournament will see ladies and mixed teams... - November 06, 2012 - Netball America Inc.
Beyond Bullies Kicks Off Anti Bullying Week with Talks with University High School About Teen Leadership Program
Studies indicate middle school students are most vulnerable to attack, addiction, peer pressure and lower grades. The Beyond Bullies Teen Leadership program addresses these issues as well as subjects, such as sexting and cyber bullying that are taught and implemented to keep students safe and well equipped. Teen leaders will fill this tech void while integrating creative methods to reach children. Beyond Bullies discusses the program at University High during first day of anti-bullying week. - November 06, 2012 - Beyond Bullies
Brent R. Lindahl, Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski to Speak at KC’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Enforcement Authority: What the Future May Hold Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Brent R. Lindahl, Partner, Fulbright & Jaworski, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Enforcement... - November 05, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Ang Mo Kio Residents Receive Complimentary Health Screenings from SATA Commhealth on Community Health Day
This is the third time that SATA CommHealth has held the Community Health Day event in Ang Mo Kio. Among the complimentary health screening services provided during this event, X-Ray screening tests was offered as well as screening for diabetic retinopathy. The X-Ray screening carried out on the ‘SATA Buses’ is a useful way to detect tuberculosis (TB), which has seen some rise in Singapore. - November 04, 2012 - SATA CommHealth
Mommy Has Breast Cancer Hosts Cincinnati’s First Ever Breast Cancer Awareness Basketball Tournament
Mommy Has Breast Cancer hosted its first annual Breast Cancer Awareness Basketball tournament on Sunday, October 28th from 3pm-9pm. The event, which was held at Taft High School, featured 6 basketball teams from around the Greater Cincinnati tri-state area and was well attended by more than 250+ young men and women eager for the excitement and entertainment of these competitive basketball squads. Awareness, Breast Health information and Hope were shared during this event. - November 04, 2012 - Mommy Has Breast Cancer
"Civil Rights Movements" Featuring Joel Hall Dancers & THE MARCH: A Civil Rights Opera
On November 10, 2012, history will be made when Civil Rights Movements featuring Joel Hall Dancers and THE MARCH: A Civil Rights Opera interpret episodes of the civil rights movement through voice and movement. Two art forms and two casts will share the performance space at the Industrial Ballroom of the Ravenswood Event Center and coalesce into one impassioned unit. - November 04, 2012 - THE MARCH: A Civil Rights Opera
Casa de Amparo Chosen to Receive Donations from SoCal Volleyball Club
SoCal Volleyball Club announced today the charity chosen to receive donations raised from their fall tryout program. SoCal Directors, Scott Philips and Aimee Asebrook, chose Casa de Amparo to support this coming year. “At SoCal, we try to foster the spirit of community service within our... - November 04, 2012 - SoCal Athletics
5th Fuego Tee Tournament
October 13 was a perfect day for the 5th Fuego Tee Tournament. Members and guests joined together for a fun game of golf. Playing the system 36, golfers tee’d off under the clear blue skies in this challenging course designed by renowned golf architect Nelson and Haworth. - November 04, 2012 - Club Punta Fuego
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Pet Dentistry
Dr. Kathy Queck Discusses Animal Dental Care and Hygiene - November 04, 2012 - NCVMA
Paws On Your Heart Announces Winner of 2012 Black Cat Contest
A winner has been officially chosen and announced for the 2012 Black Cat Contest run by Saskatoon-based cat rescue group Paws On Your Heart. The group started the Halloween contest to raise awareness about black cats and to dispel the negative myths attached to them. They asked black cat owners to... - November 04, 2012 - Paws On Your Heart
Marketing Expert Rick Segel to Serve as Keynote Speaker for Blaze Trails 2013
Pacific Northwest 2013, the 28th annual Convention of North American Farmers Direct Marketing Association (NAFDMA) is the premier event for farm direct marketing and agritourism in North America. Rick Segel, a nationally recognized marketing expert, will be the Keynote Speaker for this event. - November 04, 2012 - NAFDMA
Time is Running Out on Purchasing This Year’s Valley Permaculture Alliance Fruit Trees
The VPA, a valley nonprofit organization promoting sustainable urban living, is supporting the 13th Annual Fruit Tree Sales program where they sell over 120 varieties of trees. - November 04, 2012 - Valley Permaculture Alliance
Matthew 25: Ministries’ Disaster Relief Coordinator Spearheads Sandy Relief Efforts
Top-ranked Disaster Relief Organization Begins Set-up and Delivery of Supplies to Sandy Victims. - November 04, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries
November is Enable America's 4th Annual "Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month"
Enable America, a nonprofit organization devoted to empowering people with disabilities to achieve independence through employment, is proud to announce this month as its 4th annual Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month. In November the organization’s programming will be committed to... - November 04, 2012 - Enable America
Bread and Roses Heritage Committee Releases New Festival Video
Release of the official video capturing the 2012 Bread and Roses Heritage Festival on Labor Day on the Lawrence Common. - November 03, 2012 - Bread and Roses Heritage Committee
Inspirational New Patrons Welcomed by International Limb Difference Organisation, EDRIC
US Paralympic Skier & keynote speaker, Bonnie St John and Swedish speaker/author, Mikael Anderson confirmed as new EDRIC representatives. - November 03, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration Honors Heroes of the Past and Future
Human Rights Day is set for December 10, 2012 from 4-6pm at the North Police Precinct in Nashville. - November 03, 2012 - United for Human Rights
Arnold McCuller to Headline Concert to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
Arnold McCuller to Headline Concert to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida Alive in the World Concert at The Phil on April 26 - November 03, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
MediaProCamp Comes to Atlanta
The Media Communications Association International (MCA-I) Atlanta chapter will be hosting MediaProCamp on Nov. 10, 2012 from 10:00am – 4:00pm at The American Intercontinental University. - November 03, 2012 - MCAI Atlanta
Drink Coffee and Help Support the Austin Humane Society
Purchase $1 Wristbands at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Stores to Save 10% All Month - November 03, 2012 - Austin Humane Society
First-Ever Caregivers Conference Brings Focus to Issue of Self-Care for Caregivers
Expert Speakers to Headline Conference Taking Place Jan. 26, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio - November 03, 2012 - Theresa Cloud Eagle Nelson
BTEC Unveils Biomass Recognition Program, Calls Attention to "Often Invisible" Green Heating Option
The Biomass Thermal registration system will be a catalyst for developing awareness for the entire biomass industry. - November 03, 2012 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
U.S. Gas & Electric Provides Assistance to Employees Affected by Hurricane Sandy
U.S. Gas & Electric Helps Employees Affected by Hurricane Sandy - November 03, 2012 - U.S. Gas & Electric
November is National Home Care and Hospice Month
Around the nation, more than 11 million Americans each year benefit from the work of home care and hospice caregivers, who are receiving special recognition this month, National Home Care and Hospice Month. Throughout November, the Home Care & Hospice Alliance of Maine is highlighting the... - November 03, 2012 - Home Care & Hospice Alliance of Maine
Advocates Against Human Trafficking Celebrate One Year Anniversary
The Michigan Rescue and Restore Coalition will celebrate a year as a grassroot humanitarian organization on the front line fighting against human trafficking in the State of Michigan. - November 03, 2012 - Michigan Rescue and Restore Coalition
Kevin Martin Joins i4cp as Chief Research & Marketing Officer
Highly sought after speaker and thought leader to oversee key growth areas in company’s ongoing expansion. - November 03, 2012 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Grant Available to Local Communities to Preserve and Promote Natural and Cultural Assets
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is now accepting applications for the Appalachian Trail and Kittatinny Ridge Conservation Assistance Mini-Grant Program until December 31, 2012. - November 03, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy