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SIP Forum Names Spencer Dawkins Technical Director
The SIP Forum announced today the selection of Spencer Dawkins as its new Technical Director. A longtime member of the SIP Forum and major contributor to Forum work, Dawkins brings to this role about a decade of leadership experience helping to advance SIP and SIP-related technologies within... - May 08, 2012 - SIP Forum
International Conference on Emerging Markets in London: Great Opportunity to Learn and Network
The international conference on emerging markets on 17th and 18th May 2012 in London, will bring together practitioners, academics and policy makers from more than 30 countries across the world. The conference shall explore the issues relating to the pressing need for adapting the old and... - May 08, 2012 - International Management Research Academy
UNESCO IHE Hosts Symposium with International Ultraviolet Association & IUVA Exhibits Technology at AccaDueO in Italy
The International Ultraviolet Association is educating the H20 industry in Europe and the U.S. about the benefits of using UV technology for the disinfection of water. - May 08, 2012 - International Ultraviolet Association
Chicago 3 Media to Present from Compass to Care's Fashion Flash Fashion Show Red Carpet
Kevin Grace from HGTV Design Star Season Six Will be Reporting on All of the Excitement on June 1st Beginning at 7pm - May 08, 2012 - Compass to Care
Windy City Live’s Ji Suk Yi to Serve as Master of Ceremonies for Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation’s Fashion Flash
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation's Fashion Flash Fashion Show features Illinois State Troopers as the "fashion police" and Ji Suk Yi as Master of Ceremonies. - May 08, 2012 - Compass to Care
Republican Executive Committee Member Calls for Resignation of RNC Chairman Reince Priebus
Due to an alleged violation of the national GOP's Rule # 11 (bans favoritism of one candidate while more than one candidate exists), an Executive Committee member within the GOP calls for the resignation of RNC Chairman Reince Priebus. - May 07, 2012 - Jeff Bales
USMEA - Online Provides Services to Educational Institutions Serving Our Military, Veterans and Their Families
USMEA-Online continues to step up their stature once again in North Las Vegas, Nevada in the military and veteran communities, providing quality Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) training to Faculty and Staff at SWTDT School which provides vocational education to our military and veteran members. - May 07, 2012 - USMEA - Online
Dog Training Professionals Annual Conference
Dog obedience instructors and trainers will meet in Springfield, MO on May 12-13 for the 2012 Conference, sponsored by the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI). - May 07, 2012 - National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
Cat Care Society Hosts a Benefit Brew, Thursday Evening, May 10th, at Wystone’s World Teas in Belmar
Twenty-five percent of sales at Wystone’s World Teas in Belmar, 7323 W. Alaska Drive, on Thursday, May 10, 5 – 9 p.m., will benefit Cat Care Society, a cageless cat shelter in Lakewood. Further, two percent of Wystone’s online sales from May 10, 2012, through May 9, 2013, will also benefit Cat Care Society. - May 06, 2012 - Cat Care Society
Technology Developed at Stevens Monitors Available Seating
Seatfinder monitors seating remotely so patrons can check for availability before they leave home. - May 06, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Indiana CPA Society Ranks Third Among Small to Medium Size Companies in 2012 Best Places to Work in Indiana
The Indiana CPA Society ranked third out of the 39 companies named to the Best Places to Work in Indiana list for small to medium-size companies (15-249 employees in the United States). - May 06, 2012 - Indiana CPA Society
Connecting Employers with Talent - May Sweepstakes Winner
The National Black Chamber of Commerce and Diversified Workplace announce Ms. Stephannye Crews-Myers as the May Connecting Employers with Talent Sweepstakes Winner - May 06, 2012 - Diversified Workplace
Inaugural Golf Outing Announced by Care Plus Foundation
Care Plus Foundation’s mission to decrease the stigma of mental illness and pave the way for access to care serves as the backdrop for a golf outing being held on October 15, 2012 at White Beeches Golf and Country Club in Haworth. - May 06, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
2012 Chicago Lighthouse Seeing What’s Possible Dinner Honors Former Mayor Richard M. Daley May 24
The 106-year-old agency will honor the Former Mayor for his work in making Chicago accessible for people with disabilities. Former Mayor Daley will give a keynote address at the Lighthouse's Annual Dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel. - May 06, 2012 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital Named 2012 Franklin Award of Distinction Winner
PIH is the first hospital in Southern California to receive this national award for hospital case management. - May 06, 2012 - Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
Support Fallen Warriors by Giving Patriotic Gifts
American Hero T Shirt wants to encourage the younger generation to choose their heroes wisely! - May 05, 2012 - American Hero T Shirt
Titusville Presbyterian Church to Host University of Dubuque Choir
The University of Dubuque Choir will sing at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville on May 20 at 11 a.m. as part of its 11-day, nine-state tour. - May 05, 2012 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
AIDF 2012 Show Preview Now Online
Aid and International Development Forum Show Preview now released. - May 05, 2012 - Aid and International Development Forum
Ideas Come Alive at Vivid Sydney
NSW Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner has announced details of the 18-day Vivid Ideas program (25 May - 11 June 2012) consisting of creative industry and public events that will focus on creative ideas, discussion and collaboration. - May 05, 2012 - Vivid Sydney
Florida Literacy Conference to be Held in St. Petersburg May 9-11
The Florida Literacy Coalition will be hosting it's 28th Annual Conference at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront next week. Keynote speakers include Mawi Asgedom, Dr. Gary Mormino, and Sarah Entine. - May 05, 2012 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Illinois Bar Foundation Announces Grant Recipients
Thirty-six law-related organizations are recipients of fiscal year 2012 grants totaling $330,000 - May 05, 2012 - Illinois Bar Foundation
Critical Illness Insurance Claims Often Begin Prior to Age 55
Critical illness insurance which pays upon diagnosis of cancer, heart attack or stroke is benefiting younger individuals according to a report just published by the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. - May 05, 2012 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
The NC Center for Women in Public Service Presents Upcoming Women on Board Workshops
Workshops Encourage Women to Seek Leadership Positions - May 05, 2012 - NCCWPS
Brazos Valley Heroes Ribbon Cutting & Hero Celebration Was a Success
On Tuesday, May 1st, Brazos Valley Heroes affiliate Realtor for the Homes for Heroes program kicked off with a Ribbon Cutting & Hero Celebration celebrating our heroes and the national program! - May 05, 2012 - Brazos Valley Heroes
Missouri MUFON Hosts Conference to Cover the Kansas City UFO Flap
The Missouri chapter of the Mutual UFO Network will hold the High Strangeness in Missouri conference on May 20, 2012 to address the UFO Flap in Kansas City, Missouri in 2011 and other strange events in the state. - May 04, 2012 - Missouri MUFON/ UnX Media
Mano River States Upbeat Throughout Week-Long Celebration of World Press Freedom Day in Monrovia
Media Professionals from Sierra Leone and Côte d’Ivoire join their Liberian counterparts to celebrate gains and demand full freedom of the press in a week-long celebration of World Press Freedom Day. - May 04, 2012 - UNESCO ANTENNA OFFICE, MONROVIA
Memorialize Your Fallen Hero with Custom Patriotic Clothing
American Hero T Shirt announces personalized tribute service. - May 04, 2012 - American Hero T Shirt
Global Virtual Classroom International Web Design Winners Announced
Give Something Back International Foundation announces the winners of the 2011-2012 Global Virtual Classroom web design contest. Three top winning teams in each division - primary (grades 1-7) and secondary (grades 8-12) will receive cash awards for their schools. Teams consist of classes of students from three different countries who form a collaborative team from October 1 to March 31, culminating in the creation of an integrated website. - May 04, 2012 - Give Something Back International Foundation
Harry H. Godlewski Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Harry H. Godlewski, of Donora, Pennsylvania, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Nuclear Automation and Power. About Harry H. Godlewski Harry H. Godlewski is a Principal Engineer for... - May 04, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
NCIA Chief Executive Officer, Herbert J. Hoelter to Address New York City Bar Association on Trends in White Collar Sentencing
Herbert Hoelter, Chief Executive Officer of the National Center on Institutions and Alternatives, and other distinguished panelists, will address the New York City Bar Association's first annual White Collar Crime Institute in Manhattan. Discussions will center on sentencing inconsistency, judicial reliance on sentencing guidelines, and the efficacy of longer sentences. - May 04, 2012 - National Center on Institutions & Alternatives
5 Things Everyone in Maryland Should Know About Public Charter Schools as Maryland Celebrates National Charter Schools Week
Parents, students, and teachers across Maryland will celebrate National Charter Schools Week May 6-12. It's a Fact: All Charter Schools are public schools - open to all students, Charter schools build partnerships between parents, teachers and students to boost academic achievement, and, as public schools, charters never charge tuition. Maryland offers 46 public charter schools, educating nearly 15,000 children. - May 04, 2012 - Maryland Charter School Network
Afshin Shawn Adhami, M.D. Honored with 2012 Healthcare Leadership Award
Afshin Shawn Adhami, M.D. was nominated for his contributions in healthcare in the Medical Group CEO division. - May 04, 2012 - Vistasol Medical Group
Child Safety Event Free for the Community in Mason City, IA
Same machine that the FBI uses. Gives parents a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life-saving safety information. - May 03, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe Free Digital Fingerprinting Program Wickliffe, OH
Parents get a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life-saving safety information. - May 03, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation KidSafe Free Child Safety Event in Renton, WA
Same machine that the FBI uses. Gives parents a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life saving safety information. - May 03, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation KidSafe Free Child Safety Program Roseville, CA
Latest all digital equipment will be on site. Same type that is used by the FBI. No need to bring anything. Just bring the kids. No personal information will be taken. - May 03, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Book “Einstein’s Table” Tells Story of Hepatitis B
“Einstein’s Table: The Search to Find a Cure for Chronic Hepatitis B,” by Kimberly Jungkind, Raises Awareness and Chronicles Hepatitis B Foundation’s Inspirational Story - May 03, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Dr. Glenn Atlas, Stevens Students, and MICRO Stamping Corp. Develop Innovative Medical Technology
V-Scope is a new medical device to help doctors position a breathing tube - May 03, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
ACU Makes a Statement in the Casting Workshop Arena
Actor’s Close Up, a new player in the Casting Workshop community, is offering a great special for those already signed up with any of their competition. When actors show ACU their current membership at any casting workshop in town they will get a free membership to ACU for their first year. These workshops are with the same elite casting directors but are usually $10 to $15 cheaper per session than anyone else in town. - May 03, 2012 - Actor's Close Up
Volunteer-Led Computer Training Provides Digital Access for Thousands of Seniors in SF
Community Technology Network (www.ctbayarea.org) unites organizations and volunteers to transform lives through digital literacy, and has deployed 200 computers to increase seniors and adults with disabilities access to broadband in under-served communities. - May 03, 2012 - Community Technology Network
The Texting Awareness Foundation Promotes Safe Driving with Breakfast Events Throughout May
National Youth Traffic Safety Month Hosted by Friendly’s, Every Saturday in May 2012 - May 03, 2012 - Texting Awareness Foundation
Prioritizing Play for Children: Non-Profit Organization KaBOOM! Announces 213 “Playful City USA” Communities
Today’s children spend less time playing outside than any previous generation, but 213 cities and towns earned recognition from national non-profit KaBOOM! as 2012 Playful City USA communities for their efforts to increase play opportunities for children. - May 03, 2012 - KaBOOM!
80 Students Enjoy Engineering Experience with the Smallpeice Trust
From 2nd to 4th April, eighty 13 and 14 year olds from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience at the University of Nottingham. This three-day residential programme was organised by The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by GP Strategies to engage students and provide them... - May 03, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Announcing the Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center’s 4th Annual Summer Conference
The conference will present a variety of courses focusing on Celebrating Culture & Language, Financial Wellness, Grants Education, Housing Strategies, and Tribal Government. The conference will also host an array of cultural vendors throughout the duration of the event. - May 03, 2012 - Native Learning Center
Danforth Center’s "Conversations" Series Continues Let’s Talk… About Nature and Technology: a Conversation About Conservation
“Conversations” Series sponsored by Boeing will feature Douglas Ladd, Director of Conservation Science, The Nature Conservancy in Missouri and Dr. James C. Carrington, President, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. - May 03, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Selden Teen Paralyzed in Tragic Accident Returns Home with a Little Help from Nari
On Saturday, May 5, 2012, members of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) NYC/Long Island Chapter will come together for the completion of a community service outreach program, which began in July of last year, benefiting a local family; the Rosa’s, from Selden. Andrew Rosa was 15 years old when he was riding his bike near his home and was struck by a driver, leaving him with severe traumatic brain injury and in a vegetative state. - May 03, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
TSBDC-Certified Counselor Available for One-On-One Business Counseling at the Rogersville Chamber of Commerce
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate Office will have a certified counselor on hand by appointment only for free business counseling on the Thursday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Rogersville Chamber of Commerce, located at 107 East Main Street,... - May 03, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Bergen County Freeholder Ganz to be Honored at the Care Plus Foundation Courage Awards Gala
In recognition for his work with those who are facing the challenges of mental illness and substance abuse, Bergen County Freeholder David L. Ganz has been named one of three honorees at the 14th Annual Courage Awards Gala on June 12, 2012. - May 03, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Former New Black Panther Party Leader Resigns, Begins New Organization
Malik El-Ghani launched the Los Angeles chapter of the New Black Panther Party for Self-Defense (NBPP) less than a year ago, and in a short amount of time came to become the group's West Coast Regional Chairman. While serving as Chairman, El-Ghani was instrumental in launching food security,... - May 03, 2012 - Black Beret Liberation Movement
Students Explore Artificial Intelligence with the Smallpeice Trust
From 10th to 13th April, forty-five promising students from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience at the University of Exeter. Sponsored by the University of Exeter and delivered by educational charity The Smallpeice Trust, this 4-day residential course gave the... - May 03, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust