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Historic Conference Held by the Black Ivy Alumni League Premier Black Ivy League Organization to Host Inaugural Conference in Miami
The Black Ivy Alumni League (BIAL) America’s premier organization bringing together black students and alumni from all eight Ivy League schools, is hosting its inaugural National Conference entitled “A 21st Century Re-education” The conference will take place at the Fontainebleau... - February 08, 2012 - The Black Ivy Alumni League
Go to the Vegetarian Festival, Win a One-Week Vegan Sailing Vacation
“Vegan” isn’t just about eating anymore. It applies to clothing, bath products, stationery items, and now even sailing the seas. With the second annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival just one month away, organizers announced recently that all festival-goers will have a... - February 08, 2012 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Chattanooga Film Society Continues the Southern Circuit Independent Film Series with "The Toe Tactic"
The Chattanooga Film Society is holding a screening of the independent film "The Toe Tactic" and a Q and A session with the director of the film will follow. - February 08, 2012 - Chattanooga Film Society
Marin Services for Women is Closing Its Doors
Venerable Marin institution ceases operations due to financial difficulties. - February 07, 2012 - Marin Services for Women
UCP Becomes the Fiscal Sponsor of the Blake Institute of Technology Foundation
The Blake Institute of Technology Foundation partners with the business community to create/provide internships in the Information Technology and Computer Science arena along with offering real life work experience to inner city high school students, physically handicapped, veterans and the hearing impaired to inspire them to reach their maximum potential and become significant contributors to society. - February 07, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Paul Luehr, Managing Director and Chief Privacy Officer, Stroz Friedberg to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Data Privacy and Social Media Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Paul Luehr, Managing Director and Chief Privacy Officer, Stroz Friedberg will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Data... - February 07, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
'Stache Dash Running Race Celebrates Entrepreneurs
This for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs event will benefit local microfinance organization, Opportunity Fund. - February 06, 2012 - Picnic Dash Productions
IEEE GLOBECOM 2012 Invites Communications Professionals Worldwide to Experience the Magic of Disney from December 3 – 7 in Anaheim, California
“Call for Papers” Ends March 15 for Premier International Event to be held at the Disneyland Hotel Located Moments from Downtown Disneyland & the Disneyland Theme & Adventure Parks. - February 06, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Children’s Advocate Commissions Investigation Into Drowning of St. Andrew College Students
The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA), under the direction of the Children’s Advocate Diahann Gordon-Harrison, today February 6, 2012, commissioned an investigation into the drowning of 15 year old Shane Burke and 16 year old Demel Osbourne. The boys who are students of St. Andrew... - February 06, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Seminar with Master Marco Alvan
Master Marco Alvan will cover all aspects of ground fighting and self defense taught with in the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. - February 06, 2012 - Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Emerald Brand Tree Free Tissue Products Receive Canopy Rating
Bagasse-made Tissues are First-of-Kind in Canopy Database - February 06, 2012 - Paradigm Group
Dori Ann Hanswirth, Partner, Hogan Lovells to Speak at KC’s Significant Changes in Advertising Law 2012 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Dori Ann Hanswirth, Partner, Hogan Lovells will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Significant Changes in Advertising Law 2012 Live... - February 06, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Three Americans Embark on a 7,000 Mile, 2 Year Journey Across Africa for Clean Water
Non-profit organization Walking4Water makes an unprecedented journey to bring awareness and resources to those in need - February 05, 2012 - Walking4Water
Detroit’s COBO Center Hosted the 2012 North American International Auto Show Under New Induction Lighting
EverLast® Lighting Fixtures Impress North American International Auto Show Guests in Detroit - February 05, 2012 - Full Spectrum Solutions
World Renowned Architect and Inventor Michael Reynolds to Lecture in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is one of the most toxic, blighted, and unemployed cities in America. In response to this growing crisis, Yeadon based nonprofit LoveLovingLove Inc. has been working for over three years to bring an “Earthship” to the ailing city. In April, they will be one step closer. - February 05, 2012 - LoveLovingLove Inc
Samaritan’s Feet Partners with Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter Gordon Chambers
Recording Artist Gordon Chambers and Music Cares – Charlotte Partner with Barefoot Entertainment to Provide Shoes of Hope for Children in Need - February 05, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International
Wireless Innovation Forum Announces Agenda for 71st Working Meeting and Disaster Recovery Workshop
The Wireless Innovation Forum (www.WirelessInnovation.org), a non-profit international industry association dedicated to driving the future of radio communications and systems worldwide, announced today the agendas for its 71st Working Meeting to be held 12-14 March, 2012, and a special Disaster... - February 05, 2012 - Wireless Innovation Forum
Tourette Syndrome Families Sing Praises About Value of Annual NJCTS Family Retreat Weekend
This year's event will be the eighth and will take place June 8-10 at YMCA Camp Bernie in Hunterdon County. - February 05, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Annual Autism Gala Presents Community Leaders with Service Awards
On Saturday, January 21, 2012, Eden Autism Services’ held its 24th annual Eden Dreams white-tie dinner gala at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. The event featured the presentation of the Friends of Eden Award to longtime Eden supporters Munich Re, 2012 Guardian Award and Gerard J. Fennelly of NAI... - February 05, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
One Stop Green Now Carries Plumen Energy Saving Designer Light Bulbs
One Stop Green now offers Plumen Energy Saving Designer Light Bulbs. Glass tubes can be bent is many different shapes so why are there thousands of manufacturers but only three types of light bulb designs? Plumen aims to address this problem by using a dynamic, sculptured form that contrasts to... - February 04, 2012 - One Stop Green
Free Renewable Energy Grant Workshop
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) and Aries Energy will host a Renewable Energy Grant Workshop on Friday, February 17 from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., at the Kingsport Chamber of... - February 04, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
NYC/LI NARI Remodeling Company/Companies Take Regional Honors
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) announced the 151 Regional CotY (Contractor of the Year)TM Winners in the 2012 competition, of which, 12 winners are members of the NYC/LI Chapter, based in the Melville, NY area. Judging for the regional projects took place at NARI’s... - February 04, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Eight Virtues Martial Arts Offering Inner City Kids Martial Arts Instruction
Eight Virtues Martial Arts is Working with Compton Heights Baptist Church to Offer Inner City Kids Martial Arts Instruction - February 04, 2012 - Eight Virtues Martial Arts
Arm The Animals Clothing Launches Exclusive Items to Begin Collaborative Fundraising Campaign on Kickstarter.com
The Upstart Charitable T-shirt Company is Offering Supporters an Opportunity to Collaborate on New Designs for Spring 2012 Line @ www.armtheanimals.com/fund. - February 04, 2012 - Arm The Animals Clothing
Free Small Business Certifications Classes in February
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host two free Small Business Certification classes on Tuesday, February 21 from 9 – 11 a.m., at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, 151 E. - February 04, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation President Releases Podcast on Rare Disease
Jeff Wuchich Discusses Rare Disease Day, National Push for a Cure - February 04, 2012 - AHC Foundation
CT REIA Announces February 2012 Real Estate Investing Workshop with Business Coach Paul Finck
On February 11, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting an all-day Saturday real estate investing workshop with business coach Paul Finck in Cromwell, CT. - February 04, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Central Scholarship Appoints New Program Manager
Central Scholarship has named Jennifer Bauer as Program Manager. In her role as Program Manager, Jennifer will work with Central Scholarship’s program department to generate interest in and to administer Central Scholarship’s funding programs. Jennifer will work closely with students as... - February 04, 2012 - Central Scholarship
The 2012 Common Ground International Book Fest Features a Legacy of Love Campaign at Shepherd University on Saturday, March 3rd in the Harpers Ferry, WV Area
Professor Patricia H. Lee, a faculty member of West Virginia University's College of Law, who directs the Entrepreneurship Law Clinic, will be a featured speaker during the 2012 Common Ground International Book Fest scheduled for Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the Shepherd University Wellness Center. - February 03, 2012 - Harambee Conference, LLC.
Maimah Karmo Named to Grio's 100 List for 2012
This list includes 100 individuals from across 10 professional fields that are making a difference in their communities and across the country. - February 03, 2012 - Tigerlily Foundation
Advocacy Group Warns FDA on New Hydrocodone Formulations
A consumer advocacy group has warned the FDA that new single entity, extended-release (ER) formulations of the opioid painkiller hydrocodone could bring on the next tidal wave of overdose deaths and addictions if approved by the agency. Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids, Inc. (ARPO),... - February 03, 2012 - Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids, Inc.
Beit Shemesh, Israel – Keren Ramat Beit Shemesh and Community Residents Create Foundation to Bring Peace Oversee City Projects
Keren Ramat Beit Shemesh Foundation includes members from all walks of life, advancing projects and initiatives to benefit neighborhood residents. Initial programs include The “Shalom Beit Shemesh" peace initiative. - February 03, 2012 - Keren Ramat Beit Shemesh
Ann Carr Mackey, Shareholder, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. to Speak at KC’s Understanding New IRS Rules in Filing Revised Form 5300 on 2/9/12
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, has announced today that Ann Carr Mackey, Shareholder, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., will speak at a 2-hour webcast: Understanding New IRS Rules in Filing Revised Form 5300 Live Webcast. Date of event: February... - February 03, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Sandlot Solutions, Inc. Names Joseph Casper Chief Executive Officer
Provider-Created Health Information Exchange Organization Welcomes Industry Veteran - February 03, 2012 - North Texas Specialty Physicians
FanChants.com New iPhone App - Over 10,000 Real Audio Football Chants and Soccer Songs for 500+ Teams
The No1 football chant website FanChants.com has just released a new free iPhone app - over 10,000 real audio football chants from 500 teams to play and listen to. Push alerts let fans know about their team’s new chants hot off the terraces, as well as daily Staff Picks of the best songs from other teams around the world. Users can upgrade the app to set songs and chants as ringtones and profile tones for their friends. - February 03, 2012 - FanChants Ltd
The NC Center for Women in Public Service Hosts Panel on Engaging Women Leaders
Workshop Encourages Women to Serve in Public Office - February 03, 2012 - NCCWPS
World Overcomers Christian Church Hosts Valentine’s Celebration on Friday, Feb. 10
Singles, Engaged and Married Couples Encouraged to Attend Festive Event - February 03, 2012 - World Overcomers Christian Church
One Stop Green Highlights Partner Earthmate Lighting
One Stop Green offers 20% off on all Earthmate lighting products. Earthmate is the first lighting company entirely dedicated to global sustainability and manufactures energy saving, eco-sensitive CFL light bulbs designed to reduce electricity consumption, prevent greenhouse gases, and fight global... - February 03, 2012 - One Stop Green
LaRence Snowden Joins Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
Mayor Annise Parker has appointed LaRence Snowden, Director of Programs and Adjunct Professor at Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs to serve a two year term on the Houston Housing Authority’s seven member Board of... - February 03, 2012 - Houston Housing Authority
Blankets and Throws Retailer Blanket America Promotes Its New Selection of High Thread Count Sheet Sets
American blanket manufacturer and charitable organization Blanket America is spotlighting its newly enhanced high thread count cotton sheet set lines. - February 03, 2012 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Smith Applauds Hawaii Taking Step Forward on Kelsey's Law
Kelsey’s Law Helps Law Enforcement Locate People Who Are in Danger of Harm via Cell Phone Records - February 03, 2012 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Prominent New Yorkers Come Together in Charity for Africa
Seeds of Africa Fund celebrity fundraiser with a Valentine spin on auction will be held in New York City during fashion week. Celebrity and Societies are coming together to help raise funding for the Seeds of Africa Knowledge Center. - February 02, 2012 - Seeds of Africa Fund
Green Houstonians Get Big Discounts on Organics for Recycling
Recycle Bank now partnering with Central City Co-op to reward participating recyclers in the Houston area. - February 02, 2012 - Central City Co-op
IJIS Institute Publishes New White Paper
FBI CJIS background check process for contractor personnel. - February 02, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Heather B. Bearfield, CISA, CISM, CRISC, Principal, Marcum LLP to Speak at KC’s Sarbanes-Oxley: How to Assess IT Controls Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Heather B. Bearfield, CISA, CISM, CRISC, Principal, Marcum LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Sarbanes-Oxley: How to... - February 02, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Gerald R. Gagne, CPA, CISA, Director, Risk Management Services, Wolf & Company, P.C. to Speak at KC’s FFIEC Authentication Guidance Examination in 2012: Are You Prepared?
Gerald R. Gagne, CPA, CISA, Director, Risk Management Services & Member of the Firm, Wolf & Company, P.C. to Speak at KC’s FFIEC Authentication Guidance Examination in 2012: Are You Prepared? Live Webcast - February 02, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Medical Development Group Announces March 7th Forum - Orthopedics: New Devices for Every Stage of Life
The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Forum entitled “Orthopedics: New Devices for Every Stage of Life.” In the world of "Quality Care," the specialty of orthopedics is a leading contributor to life enrichment. Panelists take an insightful look... - February 02, 2012 - Medical Development Group
NC Junior Golf Foundation Opens Spring 2012 Season at Campbell University, February 25-26
Spring 2012 nationally ranked junior golf tournaments begin in February at Keith Hills Country Club at Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC. The NC Junior Golf Foundation's Spring Preview Signals Official Start of Spring Golf in North Carolina. - February 02, 2012 - North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation
NARI Holds Successful 2012 Annual Contractor Trade Show
Annual NARI Contractor Trade Show 2012 - February 02, 2012 - The National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Spillman Technologies Receives IJIS Institute Award
Member Appreciation Award Presented at Winter Industry Briefing - February 02, 2012 - IJIS Institute