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Melissa C. Martin Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Melissa C. Martin, of Gardena, California, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Medical Physics. About Melissa C. Martin Melissa C. Martin is a Certified Medical Physicist at Therapy Physics Inc. - April 18, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Friends of Karen Receives $75,000 Grant for Its Sibling Support Program
Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, has received a $75,000 grant from the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation to expand its Sibling Support program. “We have been impressed and moved by the compassion and support that Friends of Karen provides to the sometimes forgotten brothers and sisters of children who are seriously ill,” says Betsy Myatt, Executive Director, Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation, New York/Northeast. - April 18, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Center for Autism and Related Disorders to Host Free Orange County Insurance Workshop for Parents of Children with Autism
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host a free seminar in San Juan Capistrano on May 19 to educate parents on new autism coverage changes. - April 18, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
KOSBE Executive Director to Have Local Book Preview and Signing
On Saturday, April 21, local author, Aundrea Wilcox, will have a local book preview and signing from 1 – 3 p.m. located at The Acoustic Coffeehouse, 415 West Walnut Street, Johnson City. Her first book, Startup Savvy: Strategies for Optimizing Small Business Survival and Success, was... - April 18, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Patient First Earns Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Congratulations to Patient First which operates Urgent Care Centers in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland, the latest group to earn Urgent Care Center Accreditation with the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). Accreditation is a voluntary process through which an Urgent Care Center... - April 18, 2012 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Utah Youth Village Seeking Foster Parents for Salt Lake City, Utah and Surrounding Areas
Responsibilities may include and are not limited to: 1. Providing a loving and nurturing environment. 2. Teaching to appropriate social skills using the Teaching Family Model. 3. Coordinating medical care of youth in cooperation with health care workers. 4. Coordinating with schools to provide for educational needs of youth. 5. Maintaining good communication with parents and caseworkers. 6. Providing basic paperwork documentation needs; daily, weekly, and monthly records. - April 18, 2012 - Utah Youth Village
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area Honors Inspirational Mentor and Mentee Matches at Sixth Annual “BIG” Event
Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III and Lorrie Sullenberger, a Big Sister Alumna, to Attend & Present Awards Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) will honor inspirational matches between Bigs (mentors) and Littles (mentees) at the BIG Event on April 19, 2012 at the... - April 17, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day: Fun and Educational for Everyone
The first annual statewide event put on by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome will take place Sunday, April 29, with the Somerset Patriots at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater - April 17, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
David J. Moise to Speak at KC’s "IRS Collections: Defensive Strategies to Assist Your Client to Work with the IRS to Resolve Federal Tax Issues Live Webcast" on 6/7/2012
The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series has announced today that David J. Moise, Partner, Hass & Hecht, LLP, will speak at a 2-hour live webcast. Event title: “IRS Collections: Defensive Strategies to Assist Your Client to Work with the IRS to Resolve Federal Tax Issues LIVE... - April 17, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
WeiserMazars LLP Named Sponsor at KC Event "IRS Collections: Defensive Strategies to Assist Your Client to Work with the IRS to Resolve Federal Tax Issues Live Webcast
WeiserMazars LLP teamed up with The Knowledge Group (“KC”) for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “IRS Collections: Defensive Strategies to Assist Your Client Work With the IRS to Resolve its Federal Tax Issues Live Webcast.” The event is scheduled on Thursday, June 7,... - April 17, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Ad2Charity - Advertising for the Greater Good
Ad2Charity.com is a product of good will and profit, by bringing together brands and charitable organizations. Now, not only can a company build its name via the World Wide Web, it can also give back to the charity of their choice. - April 17, 2012 - Ad2Charity
Debt Free Ed Inc., Announces Grant Program
Debt Free Ed Inc., grant product offers tertiary education grants - April 17, 2012 - Debt Free Ed Inc
Home Repairs Ministries Launches Site to Help Churches Start Their Own Ministries
Home Repairs Ministries is pleased to announce the launch of www.homerepairs.org, which provides information and resources for churches to start their own home repairs ministries and an online community for churches to serve together. - April 17, 2012 - Home Repairs Ministries, Inc.
Sweat Equity Network Makes It Possible for Anyone to Race Around the Hawaiian Islands. Virtual Racing Teams Racking Up Miles on Behalf of Charity.in.
It’s an adventure race you can join from your own backyard. Sweat Equity Network has opened registration for the first ever Great Race: Hawaiian Islands. The Great Race is a virtual race that uses the company’s online Leap4Life platform to enable teams anywhere in the world to compete... - April 17, 2012 - Sweat Equity Network
"Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" Conference Call with Lindsay Wagner
Join Lindsay Wagner from the comfort of your own home to learn more about Oneness and "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" and how it applies to your daily life. - April 17, 2012 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
Information Technology Disaster Resource Center Announces 2012 Disaster Preparedness Road Show
ITDRC to hold free disaster preparedness educational events for small businesses and non-profits in 26 high risk US cities. - April 16, 2012 - Information Technology Disaster Resource Center, Inc
Local 342 Members Working at Catholic Nursing Home in Queens Look to Religious Leaders for Support
"Selfish Employer’s Policies Hurting Workers and Putting Patient Care at Risk," According to the Union and its members working at the facility - April 16, 2012 - UFCW Local 342
Pediatric Residents at Goryeb Children's Hospital Learn More About Tourette Syndrome from Teens
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome teen team of Drew Friedrich and Sarah Ethridge share what it's like to have the neurological disorder that affects as many as 1 in 100 kids. - April 16, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Oldest Synagogue in America Gets Critical Support from Philanthropist Jeffrey Epstein
Founded in 1776, the oldest synagogue in America gets critical funding from philanthropist Jeffrey Epstein. - April 15, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
"Sheep-ish" Performers Visit LI Children's Museum on First US Tour
Canada's CORPUS dance theater has performed around the world and now they are ready for their first US Tour. Known for combining dance, performance art and slapstick, the company brings its signature piece, Les motuons (The Sheep) to US audiences. Observe a strange and hilarious universe as CORPUS enacts the results of their carefully studied overview of sheep behavior. During the interactive piece audiences will observe daily activities such as shearing, feeding and milking. Unforgettable. - April 15, 2012 - Long Island Children's Museum
Senior Pastor Andy Thompson of World Overcomers Christian Church to Speak at the Potter’s House
Denver Campus of Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Church to Welcome Local Pastor at Services on Sunday, April 15 - April 15, 2012 - World Overcomers Christian Church
HeartShare's Gala Raised $720,000
HeartShare's annual Spring Gala and Auction raised $720,000 for its programs and services. - April 15, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
SIIA Opposes California Bill Restricting Self-Insurance for Smaller Employers
The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today announced that it will work to defeat California legislation that would effectively eliminate the ability of smaller employers to self-insure their employee healthcare plans. As amended this week, the proposed bill, SB 1431, now would... - April 14, 2012 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Skype Recognize Monarch School Principal with a $50,000 Donation to the School for Homeless Children
Ellen DeGeneres Interviews Principal Joel Garcia and Skypes Live with Monarch School Students at the Downtown San Diego School - April 14, 2012 - Monarch School
Michael Dondarski, Compliance Officer, United States Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to Speak at KC’s New Iranian Sanctions Event
Michael Dondarski, Compliance Officer, United States Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to Speak at KC’s New Iranian Sanctions And How They Will Affect Your Business And Your Trade Compliance Program In 2012 Live Webcast - April 14, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Rescue Chocolate to Sponsor Los Angeles' Swanky 3rd Annual Fluffball
Rescue Chocolate will be among the companies represented at the 3rd annual Fluffball, on Saturday, April 28, at a private Los Angeles estate. Money raised at the invitation-only event will benefit Best Friends Animal Society. According to organizer Beth Doane, last year’s Fluffball was... - April 14, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez to be Keynote at ALPFA Boston Sixth Annual Latina Summit
ALPFA Boston announced details of its Sixth Annual Boston Chapter Latina Summit entitled Building Latina Leaders, Strong From the Inside Out. This year’s Latina Summit is part of ALPFA National’s 10-City Tour to recognize the tenth year for the Women of ALPFA program. The tour aims to... - April 14, 2012 - ALPFA Boston
Village of Norridge Announces Green Committee and Schedule of Earth Week Clean-Up and Recycling Events
The Village of Norridge is pleased to announce the formation of its first-ever Green Committee. The group is comprised of volunteer residents who were appointed by village president, Ron Oppedisano. The Green Committee plans to raise residents’ awareness about current green and... - April 14, 2012 - Village of Norridge
Dr. Yong Shi Awarded Patent for Innovative Control of Piezoelectric Nanofibers
Emerging nanofiber technology establishes tiny, self-powering sensors and actuators with compelling commercial applications. - April 14, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Expanded Collection Industry Newsletter Launched called "The Debt Collector"
Distributed to over 25,000 collection industry professionals, "The Debt Collector.org" will provide news, videos, links and information covering the many facets of the accounts receivable management industry today. It will be delivered free to subscribers via email on a daily basis. - April 14, 2012 - National Board of Collection Attorneys
May 10: FACETS Hosts Breakfast to Inform Community About Poverty and Homelessness Efforts in Fairfax
FACETS, a nonprofit that opens doors by helping parents, their children, and individuals who suffer the effects of poverty in Fairfax County, is hosting its annual Opening Doors event, a free breakfast to educate the public and local businesses about FACETS’ work to help families and individuals who are struggling in the Fairfax community. - April 14, 2012 - FACETS
Apr. 28: Sponsored Teams Needed for Rebuilding Together Alexandria’s National Rebuilding Day to Fix Homes for Low-Income and Disabled Homeowners
Sponsored teams of volunteers are still needed to help Rebuilding Together Alexandria (RTA) repair and maintain 50 vulnerable Alexandria, Va. residents’ homes during National Rebuilding Day, a nationwide Rebuilding Together initiative. - April 14, 2012 - Rebuilding Together Alexandria
Triangle Engineering Firms Pay It Forward
Local transportation engineering, design, and construction firms have picked up WTS’s mission to support STEM education and outreach. They are supporting WTS’s initiatives with their time and money. Sponsors of “A Night of New Horizons” Scholarship and Awards Gala include: AECOM, Atkins Global, CH Engineering, PLLC, Ecological Engineering, LLP, Eydo, HNTB North Carolina, PC, H.W. Lochner, Inc., Martin/Alexiou/Bryson PC, Mulkey Engineers & Consultants, Inc., Richardson Smith Gardner & Associates. - April 14, 2012 - WTS - NC Triangle Chapter
Meet the Islington Chamber of Commerce's Small Business CSR Champion
The ICoC is keen to support and encourage the small business community in CSR pursuits. They are pleased to announce that one of their most active members will be representing the small business voice in the CSR agenda. Jo Langdale, Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel &... - April 14, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
The Islington Chamber and Camden Business Network Want to Get Businesses Funded
In this tough economic climate, it's more difficult than ever before for small businesses to find funding to grow. Many SMEs lack confidence in the banking system to approach their local banks for bank loans. On the 18th April The ICoC and Camden Business Network are proud to present a high impact... - April 14, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
Joint Scholarships for Hong Kong Private Wealth Management Professionals
The Hong Kong Securities Institute (HKSI) today announced the offer of three scholarships for Private Wealth Management (PWM) professionals in Hong Kong. The scholarships, each worth HKD42,000, are being jointly offered by the HKSI, Association of International Wealth Management (AIWM) and AZEK. - April 14, 2012 - Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute
Maati Ke Rang - Silver Jubilee Celebrations of 7 ZCC of India Starts at Panchkula from April 13 2012
The silver jubilee celebration of Zonal Cultural Centres Under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, Government of India, 13th to 16 April, 2012 at Parade ground, Panchkula, Haryana, India. - April 13, 2012 - North Zone Cultural Centre
Fenton Nelson Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Healthcare ICD-10: Understanding the New System Live Webcast” on 5/08/12
Fenton Nelson teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming webcast entitled “Healthcare ICD-10: Understanding the New System.” This two-hour event will be held on May 8, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. For more information about this event and to register, please visit the event... - April 13, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
14th Annual Courage Awards Gala Announced by Care Plus Foundation of New Jersey
Care Plus Foundation has announced the honorees for their 14th annual Courage Awards, including a national celebrity and other local heroes who have supported children and families affected by crime. - April 13, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event "FCPA Issues in 2012 Dodd-Frank & Beyond LIVE Webcast"
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “FCPA Issues in 2012 Dodd-Frank & Beyond.” This two-hour event will be held on June 1, 2012 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. For further details about this event, please... - April 13, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Vivid Sydney 2012 Lights Up the Harbour City
Vivid Sydney is back for its fourth year, with a program that according to Destination NSW will transform the city at night into a colourful canvas of light, music and ideas. Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment, Andrew Stoner today announced that the festival’s lighting... - April 13, 2012 - Vivid Sydney
Clearwater’s Ginormous Easter Egg Hunt Yields 275 Treasures Under Blazing Azure Skies
Thousands Join the largest Tampa Bay Easter Egg Hunt for over 25,000 eggs at beautiful Clearwater Coachman Park where one young hunter won a huge Easter basket for his sister who was recuperating in a local hospital. - April 13, 2012 - Church of Scientology
Texas State SIFE partners with Let's Can Hunger Campaign
Who: Texas State SIFE; What: Transforming awareness into action in the form of hunger relief; When: Spring 2012; Why: To empower those in situations less fortunate and give them the needed resources to succeed; Where: Austin, TX- Caritas. - April 13, 2012 - Texas State SIFE
Lifespan Seminar to Teach Health & Wellness in Universities
Lifespan Seminar - www.lifespanseminar.com - a health and wellness institution based in Los Angeles, California, and renowned worldwide for its innovative research in the field of human lifespan, will begin teaching its Lifespan Optimization system in the Master of Arts in Psychology programs at Business School of the Americas and Young Scientists University. - April 13, 2012 - Lifespan Seminar
Mobile Health Africa in Johannesburg: HIVSA to Show How They Make It Work in South Africa
There are great benefits to integrating primary health care and electronic medical systems into mobile health (mHealth) services, says Rob Allen, who is the manager of the hi4life programme at HIVSA. Says Rob Allen: “Through the support of the Elton John Aids Foundation, HIVSA has developed... - April 13, 2012 - Mobile Health Africa
Student Scientific Program Gets Boost from Two National Foundations
“These grants help expand our program by supporting additional interns to engage in an international research environment with a diverse set of research areas,” Dr. Leslie Hicks, Principle Investigator at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. - April 13, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Homegrown Lacrosse Expands Community Leadership Award
Twin Cities nonprofit, Homegrown Lacrosse has added a girl’s category to its annual Community Leadership Award. Introduced in 2010, the Homegrown Lacrosse Community Leadership Award recognizes two graduating Minnesota high school lacrosse players who exemplify the qualities of character, confidence and community. - April 13, 2012 - Homegrown Lacrosse
Federal Labs, Industry to Meet in Pittsburgh to Foster Technology Transfer
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC), which works to bring government research to the private sector, will hold its 2012 national meeting in Pittsburgh from April 30-May 3. More than 400 federal and industry technology transfer professionals, patent attorneys, licensing... - April 12, 2012 - Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC)
Bimrose Progressive Media Launches "Use the 19th" Campaign
Bimrose Progressive Media is announcing the launch of their most recent campaign, Use the 19th. The campaign encourages women to use their right to vote obtained in the 19th Amendment to make sure our elected representatives stand up for the rights of women. - April 12, 2012 - Bimrose Progressive Media
iPad Makes a Difference in the Life of a Non-Verbal Child
The exclusive Stonington Country Club will open it's doors again this year for the United Cerebral Palsy Brian Morrison Memorial 11th Annual Golf Tournament. Fine foood, fun and for a good cause is the theme of the day. The event rasises money for the UCP Disability Support Program that recently provided an iPad for three year old Chloe Mason-Mann who previously struggled to communicate. - April 12, 2012 - United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern Connecticut