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Green Education Foundation (GEF) Celebrated a Belated Earth Day at Fenway on July 7, 2012
Energy Challenge Contest Winner Threw Out the First Pitch in Honor of Earth Day - August 02, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
3rd Annual Mendham 5K to Feature Official Timing by CompuScore, Youth Advocate "A-Team"
The event will support the statewide education outreach and peer advocacy programs of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders. - August 02, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina Advances to State Board of Education for Charter School Consideration
Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc. (B&GH), a non-profit organization offering in-home and out-of-home placements for vulnerable children, announces today that its Flemington Academy has advanced to the State Board of Education (SBE) where decision makers will determine whether or not to grant the academy a charter. - August 02, 2012 - Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc.
Violent Display of Hate Towards President Obama in Greenwood, Arkansas
Apparently, many Greenwood, Arkansas rodeo fans' idea of family entertainment includes violent displays of hate toward President Obama. - August 02, 2012 - Secular Party of America
Trained Poodle Tracks Lost Service Dog
Highly trained miniature poodle tracks and finds a missing service dog near El Paso, TX. - August 02, 2012 - National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
Illinois State Bar Association "Hot Topic" Live Studio Webcast August 15
Seminar explores the commerce, taxing and spending powers of the U.S., as well as the possibility of expanding Medicaid coverage within all fifty states over the next 18 months, as a result of the June 28, 2012, U.S. Supreme Court decision on "National Federation of Independent Business v. Sebelius." - August 02, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
The Animal Rescue Site and GreaterGood.org Partner with Rover.com
Lisa Halstead, Executive Director of GreaterGood.org, announced today that The Animal Rescue Site and GreaterGood.org have been selected as Preferred Partners of Rover.com’s Sit a Dog, Save a Life [tm] program. Sit a Dog, Save a Life™ enables participating Rover.com sitters, who can be... - August 02, 2012 - GreaterGood
NAFA Offers Valuable Municipal Fleet Benchmarking Study to Members
NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to offer a free Municipal Fleet benchmarking study to NAFA members. - August 02, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Mini Education Destination at Kiawah Island
NCVMA Education Destination Serves as Seven Hours of Continuing Education Credit at Resort - August 02, 2012 - NCVMA
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee Boast a "Triple Play" Game Plan for the Mind, Body and Soul
Teaching youth the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle, Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee continues to empower its young people to make "healthy a habit." - August 02, 2012 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
New Hampshire BNI Chapter Achieves Milestone with 54th Member
The BNI Wolf Pack chapter in Manchester becomes the largest BNI networking group in the state. - August 02, 2012 - BNI, New Hampshire
ABAI Will Host Sustainability Conference this Weekend at the Ohio State University
Learn How Basic Principles of Behavior Change Can Help in the Fight to Preserve Our Environment at OSU This Friday - August 02, 2012 - Association for Behavior Analysis International
South Carolina Retail Association Welcomes Sales Tax Holiday and Predicts Big Shopping Weekend
South Carolina’s Sales Tax Holiday Provides Multiple Economic Benefits for Consumers, Businesses and the State’s Economy - August 02, 2012 - North Carolina Retail Merchants Association
Mompreneur Celebrates One Year Anniversary by Expanding Gymnastics Center
Gymnastics Center Expansion to Meet Demands for Healthier Families on Treasure Coast while continuing Mom and Pop feel of “small-size" Studio. - August 02, 2012 - 360 Gymnastics LLC
GOAL to Host a Webinar on “Systematic and Strategic Intellectual Property Management”
Agenda: How do I identify intangible assets and their value for my activity?; What does IP management mean?; How do I develop an IP policy? What should be included? - August 02, 2012 - Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers
PG&E & San Francisco Giants Team Up to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area with “It Takes Two”
For Every Double Play Turned by the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in the Month of August, PG&E Will Donate $1,000 to BBBSBA Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), and the San Francisco Giants have teamed up to create the “It... - August 01, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
August Sensory Friendly Films Series at AMC Theatres in New Brunswick to Spotlight NJCTS
At 10 a.m. Saturday, August 11, visit the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders booth at the showing of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days." - August 01, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Enforce Krav Maga in Tampa Promotes Fun, Health and the Confidence to Stop an Attack
Enforce Krav Maga in Tampa teaches the most effective form of self defense. Born in Israel, Krav Maga means "close contact" Krav Maga works for men and women regardless of size or age and could save your life one day. Enforce Krav Maga is located in Tampa FL. - August 01, 2012 - Enforce Krav Maga
Sergio's Family Restaurants Join HealthyDiningFinder.com to Feature Healthier Menu Selections
Sergio’s Family Restaurants are the newest additions to the Healthy Dining Program and HealthyDiningFinder.com. Sergio’s is offering a variety of dietitian-approved menu items on the menu in each of its four Miami, Florida locations. Ten of the Sergio’s menu selections also meet... - August 01, 2012 - Healthy Dining
Women’s Business Development Center “Teaming for Contracts” Workshop August 16 in Milwaukee
Designed for women-owned businesses in all industries who seek to grow their business and expand their capacity through partnerships to compete on large contracts. - August 01, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
WikiHorseWorld.com Announces a Horse Veterinarian & Master Saddle Fitter for Its Ask a Pro Service
WikiHorseWorld.com announces a new Horse Veterinarian and Master Saddle Fitter for their free Ask a Horse Pro service. Both horse professionals plus the website's Pro Horse Trainer will answer horse related questions for members absolutely free. - August 01, 2012 - Dream World Technology Inc.
NCRMA Expects Increase in Shopper Participation for 2012 Sales Tax Holiday
Sales Tax Holiday to Kick Off Back-to-School Shopping for North Carolina Consumers. - August 01, 2012 - North Carolina Retail Merchants Association
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Hires Lindsey Rossow-Rood as Philanthropic Services Officer
As philanthropic services officer, Rossow-Rood will be responsible for fund development and donor relations. - August 01, 2012 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Breaking Wireless Communications Barriers for Improved Emergency Response
Stevens PhD Candidates win second prize for contribution to 2012 Software-Defined Radio Challenge. - August 01, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Nicola King Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Nicola King, of New South Wales, Australia, has recently been recognized as a Round Table member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About_Nicola King Dr. Nicola King is the Acting Course Coordinator BSc &... - August 01, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Giancarlo G. De Vito Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Giancarlo G. De Vito, of Stowe, Vermont, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Art. About Giancarlo G. De Vito Giancarlo G. De Vito is the Owner of Galleria Fine Arte, LLC. - August 01, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Gene T. Offredi Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Gene T. Offredi, of Guilford, Connecticut, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Financial Services. About Gene T. Offredi Gene T. Offredi founded the investment advice firm, Summit Investor... - August 01, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Pets in the Classroom Program Launches New Grant Options
The Pet Care Trust’s educational grant program expands to include additional opportunities for elementary school teachers to obtain classroom pets. - August 01, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
Glenn Beck's "Restoring Love" Comes to NYC for Food Distribution
The schedule of record-breaking events in Dallas, TX may have wound down but Mercury One's Restoring Love movement is just beginning. Area churches and outreach centers are partnering with local and national charities to help feed the hungry in New York City... this Tuesday 7/31... 11 AM in Coney Island. - July 31, 2012 - Loaves & Fishes
Ice Cream for a Cause Fundraiser Gives Back
A local fundraiser for a 2 year old with a rare illness, brought a great turn out and raised almost $900 to help cover the costs of the toddler’s medical bills. Aaron Wolsey, who has X-linked hyper-lg M immunodeficiency, does not have an immune system and his medical bills have reached an... - July 31, 2012 - Brieanna Peipelman
Anne M. Sterba, Of Counsel, Fish & Richardson P.C. to Speak at KC’s Trademark Law: Understanding and Implementing the Likelihood of Confusion Standard Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Anne M. Sterba, Of Counsel, Fish & Richardson P.C., will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Trademark Law: Understanding and Implementing the... - July 31, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Redbird Skyport Announces Instrument Proficiency Program
Redbird Skyport and IMC Club International announced today the founding the Skyport Chapter of IMC Club to promote instrument flying, proficiency and safety. “IMC Club has created a great structure for instrument pilots to network and learn from each other in a social setting. We are excited... - July 30, 2012 - IMCClubs.org
Women’s Business Development Center "Teaming for Contracts" Workshop August 9 in Clayton, Missouri
Designed for women-owned businesses in all industries who seek to grow their business and expand their capacity through partnerships to compete on large contracts. - July 29, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
Students Engineer a Sustainable Future with the Smallpeice Trust
From 23rd to 26th July, 50 students from across the UK attended a residential course to learn more about low carbon energy sources. Sponsored by global energy services company Senergy, this course enabled the 15 and 16 year old students to spend time learning about new, renewable energy sources... - July 29, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Gail Podolsky, Attorney, Carlton Fields to Speak at KC’s Trademark Law: Understanding and Implementing the Likelihood of Confusion Standard Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Gail Podolsky, Attorney, Carlton Fields’ Atlanta Office, will speak at a two-hour webcast entitled “Trademark Law: Understanding and Implementing the Likelihood of Confusion Standard Live Webcast.” This two-hour event is scheduled on September 25, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. - July 29, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Elizabeth Lai Featherman, Attorney, Cozen O’Connor to Speak at KC’s Licensing Agreements in 2012 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Elizabeth Lai Featherman, Attorney, Cozen O’Connor, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Licensing Agreements in 2012 Live Webcast.”... - July 29, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Brely Evans Oakland’s Own Sparkle’s for a Cause and Gives Back to Her Community
Breley Evans comes back to Oakland to help support local charity at the All White Party Sparkle for a cause. - July 29, 2012 - Sharon Randolph Foundation
Operation Kidsafe Free Saftey Program at Friends of Argenta Fun Day
The 3rd annual Friends of Argenta Fun and Safety Day is on Saturday, August 11, 2012. Loads of free activities for the kids and adults. - July 29, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Sports Guidelines for Long QT Syndrome Patients May be Too Strict, Mayo Clinic Finds. Finding Comes as Olympian Once Thought to Have Symptoms Prepares to Compete.
Current guidelines disqualify most LQTS patients from almost every sport. In a first-of-its-kind study, Mayo Clinic’s LQTS Clinic recently examined its own experience, determining the outcome of LQTS patients who chose to remain athletes against guideline recommendations. The study is published online in the Journal of the American Medical Association. - July 29, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
2012 IEEE Online Conference on Green Communications to Address Next Wave of Energy-Efficient & Green Technologies from 26 – 28 September 2012
IEEE GreenCom’12 Dedicated to Reducing Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions with Latest Networking, Energy Management, Smart Grid & Green Communications Solutions - July 28, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC 2013) to be Held June 9 – 13, 2013 in Budapest, Hungary
“Call for Papers” Deadline Announced as September 16, 2012 - July 28, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Raising Hel...p with Wheels, Engines, and Tunes
First Fifty Auto Club of Minnesota is holding their first annual car, truck & bike show from 9am-3pm on Sunday, August 12th, 2012, at The Mermaid Entertainment & Event Center (Mound View, MN) in aid of the Wishes & More Foundation. - July 28, 2012 - First Fifty Auto Club
Anthony Robbins Feeds Orlando Families in Need; Unleash the Power Within® Event Sets Goal of Providing Over 120,000 Meals
World-renowned speaker, author and peak performance strategist Anthony Robbins has partnered with the nonprofit group Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to help feed local families in need. Unleash The Power Within®, Anthony Robbins’ cornerstone event, is coming to Orlando,... - July 28, 2012 - Robbins Research International
Courageous Team of Disabled Veterans Near Conclusion of Cross-Country Bicycle Ride
On July 28, a courageous team of veterans with disabilities will reach the Atlantic Ocean in Virginia Beach, Virginia in the conclusion of a cross-continental journey. Riding across America by bicycle, hand cycle and recumbent from San Francisco, these 14 veterans will have ridden more than 3,500 miles since May 28 in World T.E.A.M. Sports' Sea to Shining Sea ride. - July 28, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Artist Resource Center Announces Short Films for One Lens Film Festival August 16
The Artist Resource Center today announced the selection of six short films to be showcased in the One Lens Film Festival scheduled Thursday, August 16 at 7 p.m. at the Arclight Cinemas in Sherman Oaks, CA. The One Lens Film Festival is designed to encourage artists to create and use films to... - July 28, 2012 - Artist Resource Center
Local Houston Restaurants Provide Fundraising for Schools and Other Non-Profits
Houston Restaurants are marketing to community groups by offering in restaurant fundraisers to local non-profits like schools, churches, and college groups to help build strong ties and give back using GroupRaise.com. - July 28, 2012 - GroupRaise.com
Financial Professionals Helping Financial Professionals
Created a little over a year ago, Accountants for Social Good (ASG) is a Kiva lending team that has successfully brought CPAs and financial professionals together onto one platform to do social good for the world. Through the process of microlending, ASG has engaged hundreds of firms in bolstering... - July 28, 2012 - Accountants for Social Good
Barbara Lapino Balentine Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Barbara Lapino Balentine, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Motion Pictures. About Barbara Lapino Balentine Barbara Lapino Balentino, of Barbara Lapino Balentine... - July 28, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
David B. Southren Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
David B. Southren, of Valley Cottage, New York, has recently been recognized as a V.I.P. member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of healthcare. About David B. Southren David B. Southren is a Founding Partner of Advanced... - July 28, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Duane Brown Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Duane Brown, of Ontario, Canada, 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 Metrology. About Duane Brown Duane Brown is the CEO and Founder of Measurements International,... - July 28, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who