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WTS Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala to Feature Astronaut Story Musgrave
“A Night of New Horizons” will be the theme of WTS NC Triangle Chapter’s Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala held on April 25th, 2012 at the Cardinal Club in Raleigh, NC. The theme was inspired by featured speaker Astronaut Story Musgrave. Mr. Musgrave is an engaging modern-day renaissance man, and will share his remarkable story at the gala. In addition, the emcee will be WRAL reporter and anchor Renee Chou. WTS-NC Triangle Chapter's gala raises funds for college scholarships and outreach. - March 30, 2012 - WTS - NC Triangle Chapter
Honor Flight Lands in Nevada
Honor Flight Nevada has finally landed in the “Battle Born” State of Nevada and will lead its first group of World War II (WWII) veterans to Washington, D.C. this summer to visit the National WWII Memorial. The mission of Honor Flight is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their sacrifices. - March 30, 2012 - Honor Flight Nevada
Artist Invites Public to Engage and Observe the Creative Process
Artist-in-Residence with painter Hazel Belvo, April 9-22 at the Grand Marais Art Colony. Renowned visual artist, Hazel Belvo, will open the artist studio to the community through a daily open house and three public lectures with the intent of dispelling the untouchable mystique surrounding art to... - March 30, 2012 - Grand Marais Art Colony
Former Jordan Brand Footwear Design Director Kicks It with NV Magazine
Founder of the Pensole School of Footwear Design D’Wayne Edwards to be featured in the NVTV web series “Small Business of the Week.” - March 30, 2012 - NV Magazine
Samaritan’s Feet Names Scott Nagy, South Dakota State University Men’s Basketball Coach, Barefoot Coach of the Year
Coach Nagy will be recognized at the 2012 NCAA Final Four Legends of the Hardwood Breakfast festivities for his dedication to the Barefoot for Barefeet awareness movement. - March 30, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International
Victory Over Stroke Event Set for April 19, 2012, in Bradenton, FL
The Stroke Association of Florida Announces Third Annual Victory Over Stroke Event - March 30, 2012 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Leading Women Picked to Present 21 Leaders Awards
Reporters, Soledad O’Brien and Stacey Tisdale and Activist and Playwright, Eve Ensler will act as the roving reporters handing out awards at the Women’s eNews 21 leaders for the 21st Century Gala, 2012 to be held on May 3. - March 30, 2012 - Women's eNews
AACS Launches First-Ever CME Repository for Cosmetic Surgeons
The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery's new online continuing medical education repository for doctors provides a central online solution for AACS members to view their Academy CMEs and also log their CMEs from other non-AACS educational events. - March 30, 2012 - American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
Science Philanthropist, Jeffrey Epstein, Convenes a Conference of Nobel Laureates to Define Gravity
Twenty one of the world’s top physicists, including three Nobel Laureates, opened a symposium on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands to debate the essence of gravity and a unified gravity theory. - March 29, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
TEDxSF Salons Adds More Tickets for April 12’s Big Blue: A Very Special Evening on the Oceans and The Premier of Capacitor's OKEANOS
What if liquid robots could completely change the way we understand ocean currents? Sniff for oil leaks? Why is our whole conservation paradigm false? How can we change it? What does a photographer see when he stays in the water in the remotest area for a really long time? TEDxSF presents Big Blue: A Very Special Evening on the Oceans and the premier of Capacitor's OKEANOS, April 12 at the Fort Mason Center. Also announces special performance April 13 by TED Music Director, Thomas Dolby. - March 29, 2012 - TEDxSF
A Puritan’s Mind Launches “The Puritan Shop” for Reformed eBooks and Puritan Downloads
New Electronic eBook Shop Opens with Instant Downloading Capability for Reformed and Puritan Literature Bringing 17th Century Manuscripts Into the Modern Age - March 29, 2012 - A Puritan's Mind
Splore Guides City Academy Students on Pioneering Backcountry Expedition
Last weekend, Splore led a group of local students from City Academy on an expedition to a remote yurt in the Uinta Mountains for three days of backcountry skiing, avalanche and snow assessment and overall appreciation of the amazing natural resources here in Utah. The trip was a culmination of... - March 29, 2012 - Splore
Everyday Business Owners Are the Stars of NV Magazine’s New Online Video Series
NV Magazine highlights urban professionals in its viral video series entitled “Small Business of the Week.” - March 29, 2012 - NV Magazine
Jordan Health and Wellness Destination Guide Drove Additional Success to the Jordan Conference
The Jordan Health and Wellness Destination Guide was revealed and distributed to congress participants during the International Medical Tourism, Wellness and Spa Congress, at the Dead Sea in Jordan on March 18-20, 2012. - March 29, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
New Gondwana Lodge at Namibia’s Northern Border
Situated 12 km west of Rundu, Hakusembe River Lodge makes for the perfect stopover on the way into Caprivi and to the Victoria Falls. The river scenery forms a delightful contrast to the bush savannah, semi-desert and desert in the rest of the country. - March 29, 2012 - Gondwana Collection Namibia
Catholic Charities' Emerald Ball Signature Fundraiser Nets $250,000
Catholic Charities’ Emerald Ball, held on March 17 at The Ritz Carlton - Tiburon raised $250,000 (net, after expenses). This signature annual event is the charity’s largest fundraiser to support the mission of Catholic Charities benefiting individuals and families in need of social and... - March 29, 2012 - Catholic Charities
Hepatitis B Foundation Hosts Crystal Ball on April 27, 2012 Honoring Dr. Howard Koh
Nonprofit Dedicated to Eliminating Hepatitis B Honors Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with the Baruch S. Blumberg Prize for Leadership - March 29, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Utah Physical Therapy Clinic Announces ASTYM Accreditation
Fast Track Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, a Utah physical therapy clinic, is proud to announce their Physical Therapists recently received an ASTYM accreditation certification. ASTYM is a highly recognized rehabilitation treatment program for physical therapy that reduces scar tissue left... - March 29, 2012 - Fast Track Physical Therapy
Minnesota Meltdown Madness
For the third year in a row the Twin Cities nonprofit Homegrown Lacrosse is unofficially kicking off the state’s high school lacrosse season with the Minnesota Meltdown. This annual event will be hosted on Saturday March 31 and April 7. In 2012, the Minnesota Meltdown will feature varsity girls’ action in addition to both varsity and junior varsity boys’ lacrosse matches. - March 29, 2012 - Homegrown Lacrosse
Hartzell Propeller - Major Sponsor of the IMC Club’s Website
Hartzell Propeller Inc. has become a major sponsor of the IMC Club International’s website, enabling a far reaching overhaul and redesign of the Club’s internet presence. “I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Hartzell Propeller’s President Joe Brown for his and... - March 29, 2012 - IMCClubs.org
Art for Autism
A silent art auction and informative presentation to benefit The Friendship Network for Children. The Friendship Network for Children is a non-profit mental health organization that provides counseling, groups and advocacy for children and teens with Autism. - March 29, 2012 - The Friendship Network for Children
America First or Last Announces the US Educational National Team Will Lead Their Movement
The America First or Last Movement will form a US Educational National Team (USENT) to make the US number 1 in global education. The team will consist of 7 national organizations that will serve 3-year terms to promote the movement’s mission. - March 29, 2012 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development
Religion Communicators Council Reaches Out
The Religion Communicators Council hold monthly programs to increase PR and communications skills. This month, Nashville’s chapter heard from a PR man with over 20 years of experience. - March 29, 2012 - Religion Communicators Council
Robert J. Hopkins, JD, CLU, ChFC, CFP®, Senior Corporate Attorney, TIAA-CREF to Speak at KC’s Retirement Planning in 2012 for Employees of Tax-Exempt Entities Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert J. Hopkins, JD, CLU, ChFC, CFP®, Senior Corporate Attorney, TIAA-CREF will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - March 29, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
MaleSurvivor Responds to Reports That in 1998 Sandusky Labelled "Likely Pedophile"
MaleSurvivor Advisory Board Chairman Richard Gartner issues a statement reacting to the news that in 1998 Dr. Alycia Chambers, a psychologist who looked into allegations of abuse made against Jerry Sandusky, found his behavior "fit the profile" of a likely pedophile. - March 28, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Robert Patillo to Introduce Sample Legislation to Repeal "Stand Your Ground Laws" in Georgia
Democratic Candidate for Georgia State Representative (D-53) to introduce Legislation to protect Georgia’s Citizens in wake of Trayvon Martin tragedy. - March 28, 2012 - Patillo For Georgia
Kickin' It Challenge, San Diego’s First Youth Soccer Tournament to Benefit Breast Cancer Research and Support, Announced for June 23rd-24th
All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the San Diego Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation - March 28, 2012 - Kickin' it Youth Soccer Tournament
Nonviolent Peaceforce Featured at High Level Briefing at the UN
Over 130 representatives of UN member States, Observers, UN officials and civil society representatives met Friday at the UN, for a high level briefing organized by the Permanent Missions of Belgium, Benin, Costa Rica and Philippines, to discuss broadening the concept of peacekeeping to include the contribution of civil society to the unarmed protection of civilians in conflict situations. - March 28, 2012 - Nonviolent Peaceforce
Eden Autism Services Book Fair Kicks Off Autism Awareness Month
A percentage of sales will benefit autism support organization - March 28, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
NC Center for Women in Public Service Executive Director Speaks at 2012 Women’s History Month Event
Annette Taylor Presents Historical Facts Regarding Women in Advocacy - March 28, 2012 - NCCWPS
Child Safety Event Announced in New Orleans Area
Take advantage of the same machine that the FBI uses. Parents get a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life saving safety information. - March 28, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Butterfly Release and Egg Hunt
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church and The Chapel of St. Andrew Episcopal Church on the Campus of St. Andrew’s School will host the annual Butterfly Release and Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 4pm at the Chapel of St. Andrew on the Campus of St. Andrew’s School in Boca... - March 28, 2012 - Saint Gregorys Episcopal Church
Reeling from Funding Cuts Coalition of Housing Agencies Requests Immediate Relief from HUD
In an unprecedented move, a group of Housing Authorities from across the nation sent a joint letter asking HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan to cut costly red tape that the Housing Authorities say are making it impossible to keep critical housing programs running. “When the federal government... - March 28, 2012 - Houston Housing Authority
Rescue Bank Receives Grant to Help Pet Owners in Kentucky
A $5,000 grant from GreaterGood.org went to Rescue Bank to help move donated pet food to Louisville, Kentucky. Warehoused at No Kill Louisville, approximately 27,000 pounds of animal food was then distributed to the communities hit by the March 2 tornadoes. The food will be used by local rescue... - March 28, 2012 - GreaterGood
PTSD Nonprofit Presents Educational Lectures on the Negative Effects of PTSD on the Brain
New research shows how PTSD alters brain structure affecting the entire body. - March 28, 2012 - Fearless Nation PTSD Support
"Marketing to the Government" Hot Topic for Women Business Owners Workshop May 3 in Chicago
Workshop is designed to educate small business owners on how to effectively sell their service or product to governmental agencies - March 28, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
The IMC Club Partners with GAMA
The IMC Club International, an aviation organization devoted to instrument proficiency with chapters nationwide, announced its partnership with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) to host the IFR Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin held July 23-29,... - March 28, 2012 - IMCClubs.org
Center for Autism and Related Disorders to Host 2nd Annual "Evening Among Stars"
Free Open House & Talent Show Celebrates Autism Awareness Month. - March 28, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
IMC Club Appoints Tim Busch as Regional Vice President, Central Region
IMC Club International, Inc. has named, Tim Busch of Cedar Rapids, IA, as Regional Vice President of its Central Region. The regional map can be seen at www.imcclubs.org. “I want to welcome Tim to the IMC Club’s leadership team,” said IMC Club’s President Radek Wyrzykowski. - March 28, 2012 - IMCClubs.org
Nashville Church of Scientology Proudly Displays New Tribute to Founder L. Ron Hubbard’s Life
During the month of March, Scientologists around the globe celebrate the birth of their founder L. Ron Hubbard. This year marks his 101st birthday and the release of a brand new encyclopedic biography. - March 28, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Humanity First Celebrates World Water Day 2012
Every year on March 22, World Water Day is celebrated by all United Nations member countries and organizations as a reminder that access to clean drinking water is one of the fundamental human rights. Humanity First volunteers, donors and supporters came together on March 22, 2012 with a renewed... - March 28, 2012 - Humanity First
Accountants for Social Good (ASG) Passes 100K in Total Loan Amounts and 100 Members in Same Week
Created less than a year ago, Accountants for Social Good has come a long way from its humble roots of only 2 members. The team has consistently seen growth in membership and the amount of social good they are creating for entrepreneurs worldwide through their loans. Every month, Accountants for... - March 28, 2012 - Accountants for Social Good
Occupy Sanford Movement is Preparing to Occupy Sanford Florida in Honor of Trayvon Martin
Occupy Sanford.com is making preparations to Occupy Sanford Florida this summer. “If I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon,” says President Barack Obama (at a recent press conference), referring to 17 year old Trayvon Martin that was killed by block watch captain George Zimmerman. - March 27, 2012 - occupy sanford
Xclaimed Ministries Kicks Off the Spring Season with Free Toys, Bicycles and Food for the Community at the Xclaimed Concert Event
Xclaimed Ministries provided free toys, bicycles and meals to the community as they begin their 2012 "Concert in the Park" season. - March 27, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Jordan to Release Its Health and Wellness Destination Guide During the International Medical Tourism, Wellness and Spa Congress on March 18-20th, 2012
The Medical Tourism Association in partnership with the Private Hospitals Association (PHA) announces the Jordan Health and Wellness Destination Guide. The full-color guide will be unveiled and distributed to attendees during the International Medical Tourism, Wellness and Spa Congress, March 18-20, 2012. The Jordan Destination Guide will be available in both print and digitally at: http://www.MedicalTourism.com - March 27, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
Local Families Talk About Importance of Supporting and Attending Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day
The first annual New Jersey-wide event will take place April 29 with the Somerset Patriots Baseball Club at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater - March 27, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
NLAPW Branch Out, Celebrate the Sound of Music
Combing symbols of the Centennial Cherry Blossom Festival with sounds of music, National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) host array of festival celebration musical events. - March 27, 2012 - National League of American Pen Women
"Get Blue" – National Effort to Educate America During April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April marks the 29th anniversary of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to child abuse education, awareness and prevention activities. To observe National Child Abuse Prevention month, Love Our Children USA, (a national organization headquartered in New York whose mission is to... - March 27, 2012 - Love Our Children USA
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces March 2012 Weekend Seminar with Lou Brown
On March 31, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting a weekend real estate investing seminar with Lou Brown in North Haven, CT. Attendees will learn creative financing techniques for real estate investors. - March 26, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
NJCTS Wednesday Webinar Series Continues with April 11 Presentation of "Managing Tourette Syndrome in the Classroom"
One-hour discussion will be given by Susan Conners, a Tourette author and educator for more than 30 years. - March 26, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome