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Christian Church Posts 100th Bible Q&A
After a year, the Church of God, a Worldwide Association, has already posted 100 answers to important questions about the Bible. - February 26, 2012 - Church of God, a Worldwide Association
Free Event - Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) Invites You to Attend Family Meeting Night with Dr. Doug Woods, Ph.D., March 23rd
The Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) is pleased to have special guest speaker, Dr. Doug Woods, Ph.d., on Friday, March 23rd located at the Lincoln Park Cultural Center in Chicago. Dr. Woods specializes in the treatment of Tourette Syndrome (TS), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Anxiety Disorders and Trichotillomania. See tsa-illinois.org for additional information. - February 26, 2012 - Tourette Association of America, Illinois Chapter
Humanity First Sadiq Organic Farm Provides Healthy Options, Inspires Local Community
There is an alarming increase in the growth of food deserts in America in both rural and urban areas and as a direct result, a variety of health problems are developing in the affected communities as well. Food deserts in America are not necessarily defined by the absence of food, but rather, they... - February 26, 2012 - Humanity First
University of Michigan Students Travel to Guatemala for Medical Mission with Humanity First USA
14 undergraduate students join a team of physicians to provide basic primary care in Masagua, Guatemala at Humanity First medical camp. - February 26, 2012 - Humanity First
UC Berkeley Alumnus Provides Water, Opportunities to Ghanaian Communities
Saad Karamat returns from Ghana after developing needs assessment study, maximizing Humanity First's water project impact. - February 26, 2012 - Humanity First
Young Volunteer Approved for Girls Scouts Gold Award Project, Helps Give Gift of Sight
Samiya Ijaz, a 16 year-old student at Pacific Ridge School and a resident of San Diego, is helping put humanity first through her volunteering with the Girl Scouts of America. She began wearing glasses at a young age, and soon realized that while she is able to correct her vision problem with... - February 26, 2012 - Humanity First
Annual "Dine for Humanity" Event in New York City on March 7, 2012
Humanity First USA will be holding the annual "Dine for Humanity" fundraising dinner on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 from 6pm to 8pm, at the Abigail Adams Ballroom in Manhattan, New York. The event will be raising funds for the Humanity First humanitarian and disaster relief programs. The... - February 26, 2012 - Humanity First
Queens Council on the Arts Promotes Free Google Seminar and Other Upcoming Events in NYC
Queens Council on the Arts, a provider of free art and food events in NYC, is offering a Google Seminar on March 7 in Astoria. - February 26, 2012 - QueensCouncilArts.org - Upcoming Events in NYC
IEEE CCNC 2012 Profiles Next Generation Consumer Networking and Communications Solutions
Conference Starts by Previewing Demonstration Program at 2012 International CES in Las Vegas - February 25, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Soldiers to the Summit at Snowbird Brings Together Wounded Warriors
Wounded warriors from America's military are joining together at Utah's Snowbird Resort Feb. 27-Mar. 1, 2012. These 15 disabled veterans will ski, snowshoe and snowmobile in the World T.E.A.M. Sports' Soldiers to the Summit at Snowbird event. - February 25, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
BasketBALL 2012: The Most Exciting Place to Watch the Final Four in Kansas City
This is the signature annual fundraising event benefiting the Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland. Enjoy watching both the NCAA Final Four games on giant screens on two floors of The College Basketball Experience at the Sprint Center while enjoying contests, casino-style games, silent and live auctions, food and open bars. - February 25, 2012 - Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland
Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation Launches 1 in a Million Campaign on Rare Disease Day
Effort to Raise $1 Million for Disease Research in 2012 Kicks Off on Wednesday, Feb. 29 - February 25, 2012 - AHC Foundation
HeartShare Spring Gala Set for March 22
HeartShare Human Services of New York will honor Gerard McGraw, Kenneth Daly, Anthony Marcelli, and Tony Danza on March 22. - February 25, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Free Small Business Sources of Capital Class - Show Me the Money!
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a free Small Business Sources of Capital Class - Show Me the Money! on Thursday, March 15 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Morristown Chamber of Commerce, 825 W. 1st North St., Morristown. - February 25, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
How to Select Tools for Early Warning Analysis -- a SCIP Educational Event
The Massachusetts and SouthWest Ohio Chapters of Strategic and Competitive Intelligence (SCIP) present speaker Kent Potter in a combination e-learning and networking event on early warning analytical techniques, Wednesday March 21 from 6 to 8 pm. - February 25, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Judge Larry Axelrood Receives Highest Ratings from Bar Associations of All Candidates in Race for Circuit Court Judge in Cook County’s 9th Subcircuit
Judge Larry Axelrood leads as the candidate with the highest bar association ratings in the race for Circuit Court Judge in Cook County's 9th Subcircuit and is the only candidate running who has been found “Highly Qualified” by the Chicago Bar Association. - February 25, 2012 - Elect Judge Axelrood
Superwomen Boot Camp Expands to Roseville/Granite Bay
Folsom fitness expert Val Fujii announces an expansion of Superwomen Boot Camp to Roseville/Granite Bay with two free weeks of classes. Held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:30-6:30am and 6:30-7:30am inside Marinoble’s Martial Arts Center, the first class will be held March 5th. - February 25, 2012 - Superwomen Boot Camp
PYA Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Schedule H for Hospitals & Healthcare Organizations Live Webcast” on 3/19/12
PYA, an accounting and healthcare consulting firm, teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming webcast entitled “Schedule H for Hospitals & Healthcare Organizations.” This two-hour event will be held on March 19, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. For more information about... - February 24, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Susan P. Clark, CPA, FHFMA, Senior Manager, Pershing Yoakley & Associates, P.C. to Speak at KC’s Schedule H for Hospitals & Healthcare Organizations Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Susan P. Clark, CPA, FHFMA, Senior Manager, Pershing Yoakley & Associates, P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Schedule H... - February 24, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
U.S. Veg Corp to Present Matt Frazier
New York City’s second annual Vegetarian Food Festival will get underway the weekend of March 3-4, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. In addition to vegan vendors and entertainers, there will be a bevy of energetic speakers revealing their tips for living a blissful vegan life. Here’s a little Q&A with one of the experts whom festival-goers will be listening to. - February 24, 2012 - U.S. Veg Corp.
NAFA's 2012 Institute & Expo Exhibit Space is Completely Sold Out
With more than two months to go, NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to announce that its 2012 Institute & Expo exhibit space is completely sold out. A waiting list has been created for those who wish to make sure they don't miss out on space in 2013. - February 24, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Grand Rapids, Michigan’s Love Inspired Outreach® Launches Website
Love Inspired Outreach (LIO) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, www.loveinspiredoutreach.org. The website offers in-depth stories, videos and photo essays about the ministry and the people LIO is serving in the Busia county of Kenya, Africa. The website was developed by... - February 24, 2012 - Love Inspired Outreach
Wounded Warriors Sought for World T.E.A.M. Sports’ 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Ride
World T.E.A.M. Sports is seeking qualified wounded warriors from our nation's military to participate in the 2012 Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride. The May 28-July 28 ride will include 18 wounded warriors from all services. Deadline for applications from prospective candidates is March 9, 2012. - February 24, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
PRISM International Creates Privacy Plus Certification Program
A new certification program promoting the safe handling of stored information has been created by PRISM International, a trade association serving that industry. - February 24, 2012 - PRISM International
All Illinois Judicial Candidates Rated in Illinois State Bar Association Lawyers’ Poll and Evaluations
Illinois voters can view judicial ratings for March 20 primary by county. - February 24, 2012 - Illinois State Bar Association
SWACHA Announces Support for the United States Patent and Trademark Office's Proposed New Rules of Practice to Improve Patent Quality and Limit Litigation Costs
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country today announced its support for the proposed rules recently announced by The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the provisions of the America Invents Act that provide... - February 24, 2012 - SWACHA
SPI Announces High School French Immersion Summer Programs for 2012
Leading high school study abroad program offers new summer opportunities for teens to study French in Biarritz. - February 24, 2012 - SPI Study Abroad
G-20 Inspires Pittsburgh's First Solar and Wind Powered Public Art
Sculptor David Edwards, founder of Art Energy Design, and materials engineer Paul Cha have completed installation of a sustainable energy producing public artwork entitled Eco-equation. This project is a Pittsburgh first, harnessing both wind and sun energy. Completed in February 2012, the... - February 24, 2012 - Art Energy Design
IJIS Institute Seeking Nominations for Innovation Award
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces the opening of the nomination process for the Institute’s annual information technology award. Emergency Management magazine, which has sponsored the Innovation Award since 2009, will sponsor the 2012 award. - February 24, 2012 - IJIS Institute
A Country United: Tourette Syndrome Community Says Yes to Bill H.R. 3760
Introduced in December 2011, the Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2011 would greatly help TS families nationwide if passed. - February 24, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
New IJIS Institute Executive Director Appointed
Steve Ambrosini has been appointed as executive director of the IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization established by a shared private-public vision to improve mission-critical information sharing in justice, public safety, and homeland security. - February 24, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Workshop: Effective Marketing & PR for SME businesses
Join Islington Chamber of Commerce and Camden Business Network for an afternoon workshop. This will be a fantastic opportunity to learn how to enhance your business, as well as meet new business people. - February 24, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
SME Masterclass: Internet Marketing Seminar - Effective Online Marketing
Join Islington Chamber of Commerce and Camden Business Network for an afternoon of training at their dedicated SME seminar session. This seminar will be facilited by Iain Scott of Base Creative - Winner of Camden and Islington Business Award 2011 “Best Creative Business.” The Internet... - February 24, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
MedForward Offers HIPAA-Secure Online Form Submission to the Medical and Mental Health Professions
Now physicians, counselors and psychotherapists need not worry about clients' sensitive information ending up in the cyberspace abyss. HIPAA-secure online form submission ensures that personal information is delivered confidently. - February 23, 2012 - Online Therapy Institute
“Take Me to the Cross:” A New All-Family Series at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville Begins February 29
"Take me to the Cross," an innovate new program to bring together people of all generations, will allow families a weeknight break from cooking supper and a chance to learn more about the artistic history of the cross in Christian history. Craft making will round out the evening. - February 23, 2012 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
Superwomen Boot Camp Sponsors Women’s Self-Defense Class to Benefit Welcome Home Project at Folsom’s Powerhouse Ministries
Superwomen Boot Camp is sponsoring a women’s self-defense class on Saturday March 3 from 9:00am until noon. The event, held in coordination with Damsel in Defense and Dr. Eric McKillican, a martial arts instructor for over 20 years, will donate a portion of the event’s proceeds from the... - February 23, 2012 - Superwomen Boot Camp
The Second Annual NYC Vegetarian Food Festival Heats Up Next Weekend
Ironman triathelete Brendan Brazier will be one of the experts to speak at the second annual New York City Vegetarian Food festival, organizers announced recently. The event will take place March 3-4, 10AM-5PM at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan, 125 W. 18th Street. - February 23, 2012 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute to Host Institute Fund Summit 2012 in California
The Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute, the leading research institution on sovereign funds and other long-term governmental investors is hosting their third major event in Dana Point, California. - February 23, 2012 - Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute
Bench Pressing Weight to Fight Diabetes – Hosted by F.A.C.T Foundation
F.A.C.T Foundation Holding Bench Lifting Contest on April 28, 2012 to Benefit Diabetes Research and Financial Aid to Local Diabetics - Sponsored by Lusardi’s Health & Training Center and Kessler Rehabilitation Center. - February 23, 2012 - F.A.C.T Foundation
March 7 Re-Imagining Agriculture Event in Los Angeles to Focus on Sustainable Agriculture Entrepreneurship
On Wednesday, March 7, from 6pm – 9pm Seedstock, LLC in association with the Harold and Pauline Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and the Entrepreneur Association at UCLA Anderson School of Management, will host a networking event and panel discussion at UCLA. - February 22, 2012 - Seedstock
National AIDS Housing Coalition Elects Charlie Frew to Board of Directors
Jerusalem House today announced that its Executive Director Charlie Frew has been elected to the National AIDS Housing Coalition Board of Directors. The National AIDS Housing Coalition (NAHC) is an organization that focuses exclusively on the housing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS and other vulnerable people across the U.S. - February 22, 2012 - Jerusalem House
U.S. Veg Corp to Present Dr. Michael Greger
New York City’s second annual Vegetarian Food Festival will get underway the weekend of March 3-4, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. In addition to vegan vendors and entertainers, there will be a bevy of energetic speakers revealing their tips for living a blissful vegan life. - February 22, 2012 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Girl Scouts in Parker Select Cat Care Society's Nibbles & Kibbles Cat Food Bank for Troop 624's Community Service Project
Girl Scout Daisy Troop #624 at Parker's North Star Academy chose the Cat Care Society (CCS) Nibbles & Kibbles Cat Food Bank for its annual community service project. Nibbles & Kibbles provides food and cat litter for cats whose owners cannot provide food and litter for their pets because of a temporary financial setback. - February 22, 2012 - Cat Care Society
GreaterGood Network Launches E-Books Division with Animal Rescue Stories
GreaterGood Network Publishing launched on February 6 with a title sure to please pet lovers: 100 Heartwarming Stories From The Animal Rescue Site. - February 22, 2012 - GreaterGood
Dreamstreet Studios Signs Long Term Deal with Entertainment Resource Specialist Odyssey Media Group
Dreamstreet Studios has joined forces with P. R. and Entertainment specialist Odyssey Media Group for the purpose of promoting their upcoming projects; these projects not only provide entertainment, but possess a certain humanitarian dynamic. - February 22, 2012 - Odyssey Media group
CT REIA Announces February 2012 Fairfield County REIA Real Estate Deal or No Deal Workshop
On February 29, 2012, the Fairfield County Real Estate Investors Association (FCREIA) will be hosting a deal or no deal workshop. Attendees will learn how to analyze real estate deals in Connecticut. - February 22, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Matthew 25: Ministries Begins Preparations for 2012 Hurricane Season; Top Ranked Ministry Secures Significant Disaster Relief Donation
In preparation for the upcoming disaster season, Matthew 25: Ministries will be receiving and processing almost a quarter million disaster blankets in the upcoming weeks. These blankets will be invaluable resources to partners in the areas most frequently affected by disasters as they work to serve the needs of those left homeless as a result of destructive winds, flooding and mudslides. - February 22, 2012 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Text4baby Birthday Event Highlights Infant Health
The Text4baby San Diego Coalition is hosting a birthday party to celebrate the second anniversary of the national Text4baby program, including a health fair and baby clothing/accessory swap meet. - February 22, 2012 - San Diego County Medical Society Foundation
Paradigm Group Partners with CPD of the United Kingdom
Paradigm Group (www.Paradigm-grp.com), today the Paradigm Group announced a strategic partnership with CPD of the United Kingdom. The Emerald Brand, including the USDA Bio-Preferred certified tissue and paper line, will now be available to the UK marketplace through CPD-plc. "Our Emerald... - February 22, 2012 - Paradigm Group
Greater Chicagoland Chapter of NARI Provides Top 10 Remodeling Resolutions
If you’re considering a major investment like a kitchen re-do, room addition or bathroom renovation, it’s crucial to research candidates scrupulously. The goal is to enlist an experienced, qualified and reputable professional who will not only complete the contract as specified - on... - February 22, 2012 - NARI Chicago