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National Science Foundation Supports Research Aimed at Reducing the Use of Fertilizer
“The USDA-ARS lab at the Danforth Center can rapidly analyze large genetic populations of the diverse staple crop with the statistically powerful resource of Nested Association Mapping,” said Baxter. - January 27, 2012 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Destination Science Blasts Off in Dallas/Fort Worth
Summer Science Camp offers cutting-edge alternative to other summer programs by grooming tomorrow’s science “super-heroes.” Destination Science is expanding to the Dallas/Fort Worth area this upcoming summer. - January 27, 2012 - Destination Science
SOS Africa Launches Charity Video Appeal
SOS Africa, a non-profit charity which funds the education and care of underprivileged South African township children, has today launched its first ever charity video. The video’s release marks a crowning moment for SOS Africa, which is currently celebrating its 9th birthday. The video was... - January 27, 2012 - SOS Africa
New Jersey Family Relished Opportunity to Meet Tourette Syndrome Advocate Tim Howard in England
The Kowalskis were the winners of the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome’s Team Up with Tim Howard Raffle, getting to watch the goalkeeper play for Everton of the Premier League. - January 27, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome Mother Thrilled with In-Service Presentation to Her Child’s School Teachers
Janine Howley, on behalf of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome, spoke Dec. 13 about TS to the faculty of the Milford Brooks School. - January 27, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
HOPE Ranch Learning Academy, Hudson, FL "If I Were Your Superhero" Play Fundraiser - Autism Awareness Tampa Bay
Raising Autism awareness in Tampa Bay community through the arts. HOPE Youth Ranch hosts "If I Were Your Superhero." Proceeds to benefit HOPE Ranch Learning academy which teaches children with Autism. HOPE Youth Ranch, Inc. is a 5013c based in Hudson, Florida on a 9 acre ranch focusing on therapeutic services, special education and Equine assist therapy. - January 26, 2012 - HOPE Youth Ranch, Inc.
“B A Hero” PSA Video Contest Announced by Hep B Free Philadelphia and Hepatitis B Foundation
Help Save Lives and Stop Hepatitis B Through a PSA Video Contest - January 26, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
The I International Media Forum “Fourth Estate” Will be Held in Strasbourg in February
International Media Congress “Golden Section” holds I International Media Forum “The Fourth Estate” at the Palais des Congrès (Strasbourg, France) on February 19-23, 2012. Forum is supported by the Council of Europe, UNESCO, the Russian Foreign Ministry, the Union of... - January 26, 2012 - International Media Congress
Engerati: New Global Digital Portal Launched for Electric Energy Industry
Spintelligent, a global information provider has launched a new global digital portal that publishes global electric energy information, Engerati. Engerati is global in scope and user-driven. It focuses on aggregated and curated global electric energy content, which is distributed through the web,... - January 26, 2012 - Engerati
CT REIA Announces February 2012 Workshop for New Real Estate Investors in Connecticut
On February 1, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its 3 evening workshop for new real estate investors called “Find It, Fix It, Flip It, or Keep It.” - January 26, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Tulsa Expo Square Provides Enhanced Lighting for the 26th Annual Chili Bowl
Induction Lighting Makes a Big Impact on National Racing Event in Oklahoma - January 26, 2012 - Full Spectrum Solutions
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee Announce New Board Members and Board Chair
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee (BGCMT) is pleased to announce the addition of 10 new members to its 2012 Board of Directors, along with the appointment of a new Board Chairman. Making up the organization's Board of Directors are community and business leaders from both Davidson and... - January 26, 2012 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
Eastern National Announces 2011 Award Winners
Eastern National (EN), a not-for-profit cooperating association with the National Park Service, is proud to announce the winners of its annual awards for 2011. Eastern National values the contributions of its staff, partners and vendors in furthering the mission and goals of our partners. The... - January 26, 2012 - Eastern National
Santa Rosa Consulting and North Texas Specialty Physicians Create Sandlot Solutions, Inc.
Provider-created Health Information Exchange Will Drive Quality, Reduce Costs and Demonstrate ACO Functionality - January 26, 2012 - North Texas Specialty Physicians
IJIS Institute Executive Director Resigns
Steve Ambrosini Will Assume the Role of Executive Director - January 26, 2012 - IJIS Institute
The Medical Tourism Association™ Partners Up with The Private Hospitals Association in Jordan
The Medical Tourism Association™ (MTA) – has partnered with The Private Hospitals Association (PHA) to assist with organizing The International Medical Tourism, Wellness & Spa Congress that will be held in Dead Sea – Jordan March 18-20, 2012. - January 26, 2012 - Medical Tourism Association™
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce "The Art of Saving" America Saves Week Art Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas today announced “The Art of Saving” America Saves Week Art Contest. Children ages 6 – 12 will be given the opportunity... - January 26, 2012 - SWACHA
Veterans Bill of Rights Petition to Help Homeless Veterans and Military Families
A Veterans Bill of Rights petition is being circulated by Project Foot, a Florida based charity for homeless veterans and military families. The Veterans Bill of Rights addresses key issues with the Department of Veterans Affairs such as veteran homelessness, PTSD, discrimination, reintegration and hidden government programs. - January 26, 2012 - Project Foot
Bhavesh Vadhani, CISA, CGEIT, CRISC, Director, Risk Services, Watkins Meegan LLC 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, announced today that Bhavesh Vadhani, CISA, CGEIT, CRISC, Director, Risk Services, Watkins Meegan LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - January 26, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
BDO USA LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Sarbanes-Oxley: How to Assess IT Controls Live Webcast,” on 03/14/12
BDO USA LLP, one of the leading accounting firms in the country, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Sarbanes-Oxley: How to Assess IT Controls.” This two-hour event will be held on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. For further... - January 26, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Religion Communicators Council Takes on Social Media
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council recently met and heard from Ben Vos about how to get involved in the social media scene. - January 26, 2012 - Religion Communicators Council
IEEE ICC 2012 Opens Registration for Leading Wireless Networking Conference to be Held June 10 – 15 in Ottawa, Canada
Thousands of International Communications Professionals to Attend Nearly 1,500 Presentations Dedicated to Original Voice, Data, Image & Multimedia Research - January 25, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Snowshoe in the Park
Come to the Friends of FDR and DJT State Parks' first event - Snowshoe in the Park on Saturday, January 28th at FDR State Park, 2957 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, New York in Parking Lot 1 to learn how to snowshoe and then demo REI snowshoes in the park for free. Not only is snowshoeing easy,... - January 25, 2012 - Friends of FDR State Park & Donald J. Trump State Parks
Richard Corley, Partner, Blakes to Speak at KC’s Contracting for Cloud Computing Services: What You Need to Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Richard Corley, Partner, Blakes will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Contracting for Cloud Computing Services: What You Need to... - January 25, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Martha's Home Announces Second Chance Prom
Martha's Home announces its biggest seasonal fundraiser, the Second Chance Prom, March 31st 2012 at the Amarillo Civic Center. - January 25, 2012 - Martha's Home
The American Society of Interior Designers Introduces Educator Partner Membership
ASID Educator Partner Membership program broadens opportunities for future design leaders. - January 25, 2012 - ASID
14 Cats Abandoned at the Hermitage Cat Shelter
Staff members of the Hermitage Cat Shelter discovered a large cage and two pet carriers by the rear gate early Friday morning. The cage and carriers were filled with 14 terrified cats that showed signs of extreme neglect. Staff members suspect that the animals had been held in the cages for an... - January 25, 2012 - The Hermitage Cat Shelter
Nightlife Cultural Initiative Brings Life Back to Nightlife
A nonprofit company created to elevate nightlife culture announced plans for the first annual nightlife culture expo. - January 24, 2012 - Nightlife Cultural Initiative
2nd Annual Jaimeson Jones Memorial 5K Trail Run/Walk - March 11, 2012
Run honors Jaimeson Jones, aged 20, of Bothell, Washington, who died of cancer October 7, 2010. Jaimeson ran cross-country at Bothell High and rowed crew at Washington State University. Run supports scholarships for students who have or had a sibling with cancer, because Jaimeson loved to learn, and because of his family’s personal experience of the economic consequences of cancer. Held at St. Edward State Park, Kenmore. - January 24, 2012 - Jaimeson Jones Memorial 5K
New National Hepatitis C Helpline Promises "One Call – Lots of Help"
A new national helpline, 877-HELP-4-HEP, run by and for people affected by hepatitis C will formally launch February 1, 2012. This new consumer resource is the result of a year-long collaboration among five national nonprofits with a combined 90 years’ experience in phone-based peer... - January 24, 2012 - The Support Partnership
YES! Takes Its Message of Hope for People Living with Liver Tumors to the 2012 Sundance Film Festival
YES! Beat Liver Tumors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of patients diagnosed with primary or metastatic cancers of the liver, announced participation at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Debbie Durkin’s ECO Hideaway being held at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City,... - January 24, 2012 - Say YES to Hope
Cindy Made Them Cookies Partners with The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation a Portion of February Cookie Sales to Benefit South Florida Charity
A South Florida cookie company partners with nonprofit charity during the month of February to help raise money for premature babies. - January 24, 2012 - The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation
SAGIA’s Sixth Global Competitiveness Forum Gets Underway in Riyadh
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abulaziz Al-Saud has stressed the need to increase investment opportunities in the Kingdom. Inaugurating the Sixth Global Competitiveness Forum (GCF) in Riyadh on Saturday night, King Abdullah described investments as Saudi Arabia’s engine... - January 24, 2012 - The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Elects Steven Mendell as New Chairman
Non-profit organization announces 2012 board of director appointments - January 23, 2012 - Chairmen's RoundTable
One Stop Green Now Offers Powerbag and MyCharge Products
One Stop Green now offers Powerbag and MyCharge products, guaranteed to extend the life of your smartphone or tablet without having to find a wall and carry around cords. - January 22, 2012 - One Stop Green
SAGIA’s Global Competitiveness Forum Opens Tonight Under King Abdullah’s Patronage
The Sixth Global Competitiveness Forum (GCF), being held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, will be inaugurated on Saturday evening at the Four Seasons Hotel, Kingdom Tower, in Riyadh. - January 22, 2012 - The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority
Junior League of Greater Orlando Launches “Hoops for Hunger” Charity Gala to Conquer Childhood Hunger and Poverty
Public Tickets Available for Purchase This year, the Junior League of Greater Orlando will host its first March Madness-inspired charity gala, Hoops for Hunger, on Saturday, March 10, 2012. The evening promises such entertainment as music and dancing under the palms of Terrace390’s... - January 22, 2012 - Junior League of Greater Orlando
Lawrence S. Cohn Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Lawrence S. Cohn, of Miami, Florida has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About Lawrence S. Cohn Lawrence S. Cohn specializes in intensive psychiatric care, psychiatry and psychoanalysis. Dr. Cohn... - January 22, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Igor F. Palacios Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Igor F. Palacios has recently been recognized as a Round Table member by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About Igor F. Palacios Igor F. Palacios, M.D., is the Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and the... - January 22, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
New, Interactive Social Media Fundraising Campaign, Arrest ALS, Launched
Innovative fundraising concept leverages social media to raise money and awareness to end ALS. - January 22, 2012 - ALS Therapy Development Institute
Woven Blankets Merchandiser Blanket America Promotes Discounted Neebo Dots Twin XL Sheet Set
American blanket retailer Blanket America is offering a nearly 50% discount on its Neebo Dots Twin XL 3PC Sheet Set at www.BlanketAmerica.com. - January 22, 2012 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Free Educational Fit-n-Fun Fest Planned for Kids and Families in Winter Park
Junior League of Greater Orlando (JLGO) Hosts Kids in the Kitchen Event for Central Florida Families to Promote Importance of Eating Right and Staying Healthy. - January 22, 2012 - Junior League of Greater Orlando
Carol Meyer Willingham, Soprano, to Sing in Concert Benefiting the SADS Foundation
Carol Meyer Willingham, of Salado, will sing in solo recital Sunday, February 12, 2012, at 7:00 PM as part of the Caliber Oak Chapel Music Series to benefit SADS, an organization that promotes awareness and research of Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes. The performance is in memory of Carol's... - January 22, 2012 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
The Youth Outdoor Legacy Fund Announces 2011 Program Year Grants to 8 Organizations Totaling $110,000; New Funding Strategy to be Announced for 2012 Through 2014
The Youth Outdoors Legacy Fund announces 2011 grants to 8 youth-oriented outdoor non-profit agencies. - January 21, 2012 - The Youth Outdoor Legacy Fund
USDA Certified - Bagasse-Made Products Lower the Cost of Environmental Sustainability for Businesses
The Paradigm Group's Emerald brands has expanded its USDA certified tree free product line to now include heavy-duty plates and bowls. - January 21, 2012 - Paradigm Group
Andrew E. Zuckerman, Esq., Director, Employee Plans Rulings and Agreement, IRS to Speak at KC’s Understanding New IRS Rules in Filing Revised Form 5300 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Andrew E. Zuckerman, Esq., Director, Employee Plans Rulings and Agreement, IRS, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Understanding New IRS Rules in... - January 21, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
GOAL to Host an Web Conference on "Why Did I Outsource and Why That Was a Great Decision?" on 27 January 2012
This web conference will be a platform where industry buyers of IP/LPO services will discuss the live experiences of outsourcing/offshoring. - January 21, 2012 - Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers
Gregory S. Hach Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Gregory S. Hach, of New York, New York, has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Law. About Gregory S. Hach Gregory S. Hach is the Founding Partner of Hach & Rose, LLP. Mr. Hach is well-known for... - January 21, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Howard L. Bell Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Howard L. Bell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, has recently been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About Howard L. Bell Howard L. Bell has been a comprehensive ophthalmologist since 1985. Dr. Bell is an expert in... - January 21, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Anthony J. Palumbo, M.D., Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Anthony J. Palumbo, M.D., Founder of the Dove Laser Center and a pioneer in Excimer Laser Surgery Correction, was selected from over 55,000 noted professionals for top honor of the 2011 Biography of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Board of Advisors. About Anthony J. Palumbo, M.D. A recipient... - January 21, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who