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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Surprise Lake Camp’s Bar and Bat Mitzvah Program Sets New Record
The best story about Surprise Lake Camp this year may not be that it is celebrating its 110th Anniversary. The best story may be that a record 25 campers and staff will celebrate their bar or bat mitzvahs at the camp over the course of the summer. For 110 years Surprise Lake Camp has been... - July 27, 2012 - Surprise Lake Camp
Aspiring Students Dig Out Mining Careers with The Smallpeice Trust
From 16th to 19th July, 30 aspiring young engineers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Exeter’s Tremough Campus, near Penryn. The group of 15 to 17 year olds spent four days at the University’s Camborne School of Mines (CSM), learning about mining and minerals through a jam-packed timetable of educational and fun activities. - July 27, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
"Teaming for Contracts" is Topic of Women’s Business Development Center Workshop for Women Business Owners August 7 in Minneapolis
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 27, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
Bay Area Fathers and Families Encouraged to Participate in the 8th Annual High Promise Dads Fatherhood Conference and Wellness Fair
The 8th Annual High-Promise Dads Fatherhood Conference will be held on Saturday, August 25th, at Cathedral of Faith in San Jose, CA. This event features in-depth workshops that provide positive parenting tips, tools, and community resources for Bay Area fathers and father figures. - July 27, 2012 - Building Peaceful Families
Illinois State Bar Association "Hot Topic" Live Studio Webcast August 9
A comprehensive overview that explores the background and political reasoning behind the changes to the Educator Evaluation procedures as mandated by Senate Bill 7. - July 27, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
Boston Meditates Kicks Off with Meditation Seminar August 3
Internationally renowned speaker & meditation expert Rajshree Patel to lead meditation workshop in Harvard square. - July 27, 2012 - The Art of Living Foundation
Dolce Vita Hair Salon Donates Sales to Eden Autism Services
Dolce Vita Hair Salon in Naples is donating 100% of all hair service sales on Tuesday, July 31 to Eden Autism Services. Eden Autism Services' mission is to improve the lives of children and adults with autism and support their families by providing a range of community based services to meet... - July 27, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Svetlana Malinovskaya, Expert in Quantum Physics, Elected Chair of Theoretical Physics Community
Dr. Svetlana Malinovskaya, Associate Professor in the Physics Department at Stevens Institute of Technology, was elected as Chair of the Theoretical Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Community (TAMOC). As chair, Dr. Malinovskaya will coordinate the activities of TAMOC, including the... - July 27, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Grant's Kitchen Joins HealthyDiningFinder.com, Provides Dietitian-Approved Menu Options
Healthy Dining is happy to now include Mississippi-based Grant’s Kitchen in the Healthy Dining Program and as a member of www.HealthyDiningFinder.com. Grant’s Kitchen is helping guests find the best comfort and soul food while keeping their health in mind. Launched by restaurant... - July 27, 2012 - Healthy Dining
Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild Appoints New Show Manager for 2012 Event
North Carolina Annual Final Designer Crafts Show Hires Tracy Adams as Show Manager. - July 27, 2012 - Carolina Designer Craftsman Guild
Students on Fast Track for Railway Careers with The Smallpeice Trust
From 16th to 19st July, 50 teenagers from across the UK had the unique opportunity to learn about how railway technologies come together to create state-of-the-art, safe and efficient transport systems. Sponsored by the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE) and The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust (The LRET), this course forms part of a major initiative to encourage young people to consider railway engineering as a possible career in the future. - July 27, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Author Doña Keating Provides Pithy Advice to Nonprofit Board Leaders with the Release of “How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Nonprofit Hell”
In this humourous but on-point book, board and nonprofit leaders are guided though common scenarios to be overcome in order to achieve effective and engaged board members. Doña emphasises why it is critical for leaders to quickly identify and alleviate pitfalls, and she challenges... - July 27, 2012 - DonaKeating.com
John Coletti, Vice President, XL Group to Speak at KC’s Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know in 2012 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John Coletti, Vice President, XL Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know in... - July 27, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Private Christian School Reverts to 19th Century Red Brick Schoolhouse: Education by Creator’s Design; Using Gifts, Talents, Abilities to Teach Kids - the Way They Learn
Religious Education Doctoral Candidate and graduate of Columbia University’s Institute for Not-for-Profit Executive Management, Bridgette Chapman continues to keep first things first, with the September 2012 opening of Christian Conservatory Prep, a Nondenominational Ungraded Multiage Nationally Accredited Private Elementary School in Queens, N.Y. Christian Conservatory Prep is NYC’s first 100% Individually Guided Education Program (IGE) purposed to educate children in “the way the learn!” - July 27, 2012 - Christian Conservatory Prep
Celebrating 11 Years: Local Celebrities Cook to Benefit Children
Spaulding for Children will be celebrating its 11th Annual Dave Thomas Celebrity Cookoff fundraiser at the Benihana restaurant in Troy at 1985 W. Big Beaver Road on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. The chef’s training will take place Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Benihana. Both the event and the chef’s practice session are open to the media. Pete Thomas, NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” Season 2 At-Home Winner, is this year’s guest host, he is also a former foster child and is available for interviews. - July 26, 2012 - Spaulding for Children
BlackGirlsCODE Expands Digital Technology Workshop for Girls to Atlanta, Georgia
BlackGirlsCODE heads south to Emory University in Atlanta, GA on July 28th, 2012 as part of their Summer of CODE 2012 national campaign – a program dedicated to giving girls from African American, Latino, and Native American communities the opportunity to learn valuable skills in computer... - July 26, 2012 - BlackGirlsCode
Free Wheelchair Mission's 9th Annual Magic of Mobility Gala Provides 15,810 Wheelchairs
Free Wheelchair Mission, an Irvine, CA-based nonprofit that provides the gift of mobility to the impoverished disabled in developing nations, is proud to announce that through the generosity of their donors and sponsors the 9th Annual Magic of Mobility Gala event raised enough funds to provide... - July 26, 2012 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Hubbard Dianetics Foundation Offers Way to Erase the Pain from Your Past
For over twenty years, the Church of Scientology in Nashville has been providing services to help people gain relief from painful events in their past. Now it is offering a weekend seminar, where participants not only gain relief personally, but learn how to assist others. - July 26, 2012 - Dianetics Seminar
Katherine Armstrong, Attorney, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, Federal Trade Commission to Speak at KC’s FACTA and the Dodd-Frank Act: What You Must Know
Katherine Armstrong, Attorney, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, Federal Trade Commission to Speak at KC’s FACTA and the Dodd-Frank Act: What You Must Know Live Webcast - July 26, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Hamner Institutes to Offer Course on the Principles of PBPK Modeling
Hamner to Present Course on Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling and Its Applications. - July 26, 2012 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Everybody Wins! New York Announces Two Board Appointments
Julie M. Allen and Charlie Nguyen have been elected to the Board of Directors of Everybody Wins! New York. Founded in 1991, Everybody Wins! is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and facilitating children’s literacy programs in public elementary schools. For 20 years, EW... - July 26, 2012 - Everybody Wins! New York
New York Animal Rescue Group to Benefit from Rescue Chocolate in August
Bobbi & the Strays has been named the August 2012 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. Founded in 1995 by a single individual who witnessed a horrific hit-and-run incident involving a dog, Bobbi &... - July 26, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate
The Heights Center Secures $1.5 Million in New Market Tax Credits
The Heights Center has secured $1.5 million in New Markets Tax Credits investments (NMTCs) to finish the construction of the $5.8 million Cultural Arts and Community Center in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. Construction resumed on Friday, July 20. When complete this winter, The Heights Center will be a place for education, opportunity, and enrichment – building strong, self-sufficient families. - July 26, 2012 - Heights Foundation
It’s Back: KOSBE’s 2nd Annual Breakfast of Champions Event
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host its Second Annual KOSBE Award Winners Reunion event, Breakfast of Champions on Friday, August 10 from 7:30 – 9 a.m., at Food City – Press Room, 300 Clinchfield Street, downtown, Kingsport. - July 26, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
UPMC Urgent Care Earns Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism. - July 26, 2012 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
The Center For Women & Enterprise Awards WBENC Certification to 23 Women-Owned Businesses in New England
Certification Supports New England Economy as Well as Corporate Supplier Diversity Efforts - July 26, 2012 - Center for Women & Enterprise
Gina Thomas Patterson Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Gina Thomas Patterson, of Long Beach, California, has recently been recognized as a V.I.P. member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Risk Management. About Gina Thomas Patterson Gina Thomas Patterson is Marine Account... - July 26, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Patricia A. Orsini Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Patricia A. Orsini, of Levittown, Pennsylvania, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Insurance. About_Patricia A. Orsini Patricia A. Orsini is a Claims Supervisor for Princeton Insurance Company,... - July 26, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Somnath Bhattacharyya Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Somnath Bhattacharyya, of Winchester, Virginia, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Government/Construction/Highway Design. About Somnath Bhattacharyya Somnath Bhattacharyya earned his B.S. in... - July 26, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
NAABB Executive Director Named Leader for Bioscience Division
“This is an inspiring time to be researching algal biofuels and I pledge to continue to lead NAABB as its Executive Director until the end of the currently funded consortium term, which is April 2013,” said Olivares. “The LANL efforts within NAABB are executed primarily out of the Bioscience Division, therefore NAABB and its future will remain a major focus of mine for the time to come.” - July 26, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Major Income at Home Event August 25 & 26 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia
This Income At Home Atlanta event will feature two power-packed days of meetings with hands-on training sessions featuring the newest upgrades to Income At Home’s, internet based training and marketing system - Online Business Systems - July 25, 2012 - IncomeAtHome.com
GRRO International Eclipses One Million Pounds of Shipped Relief Supplies in Less Than Three Months
GRRO International began matching US surplus with millions of needy recipients worldwide in May and has already eclipsed a million pounds of shipped materials to US and international recipients. GRRO partners with dozens of non-profit organizations to match client surplus materials (FF&E) with those targeted recipients. GRRO clients include higher education institutions, K-12 education facilities, medical facilities, large and small corporations, federal and state government and many others. - July 25, 2012 - GRRO International
Institute for Research on Humanism in Medicine Created by Arnold P. Gold Foundation as Importance of Patient-Centered Care Increases with ACA
In anticipation of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, The Arnold P. Gold Foundation (www.humanism-in-medicine.org), dedicated to enhancing the doctor-patient relationship announces the creation of a unique research and resource institute focused on professionalism and compassion in healthcare. - July 25, 2012 - The Arnold P. Gold Foundation
Ledo Pizza Joins HealthyDiningFinder.com, Offers Healthier Menu Items for Guests
Healthy Dining is pleased to announce the participation of Maryland-based Ledo Pizza in the Healthy Dining Program and as a member of www.HealthyDiningFinder.com. Ledo Pizza is making it easy for health- and nutrition-conscious guests to find the healthful choices they are looking for. Ledo Pizza... - July 25, 2012 - Healthy Dining
Dave Lynch Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Dave Lynch, of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Nonprofit Social Services. About Dave Lynch Dave Lynch is Executive Director of Appalachian Mountain Teen Project. Mr. - July 25, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
A New Booklet Highlighting United States’ World Heritage Areas Published by Eastern National
The year 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Convention. Some 189 countries have signed on to the Convention making it perhaps the most nearly universal treaty for cultural preservation and... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
Bala Jack Yakubu Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Bala Jack Yakubu, of Essex, United Kingdom, 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 Charity and Relief Aid. About Bala Jack Yakubu Bala Jack Yakubu is the Founder,... - July 25, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Eastern National Publishes the Civil War Activity Book
More than 70 National Park Service sites help tell the story of the Civil War, from the opening shots at Fort Sumter to the surrender at Appomattox. To help young people understand this turbulent time in our nation’s history, Eastern National has published the Civil War Activity Book,... - July 25, 2012 - Eastern National
Barry Sankey Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Barry Sankey, of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, has recently been recognized as a Round Table member and a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Journalism. About Barry Sankey Barry Sankey is a Sports... - July 25, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who