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David Wang, Attorney, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati 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 David Wang, Attorney, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Contracting for Cloud Computing... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
iVolunteerNY.com Hosts 2012 iVolunteer Gala in Support of Holocaust Survivor NYC Volunteer Opportunities
iVolunteer NY, an organization empowering young New Yorkers to help the elderly by connecting with Holocaust survivors, is now selling tickets for the 2012 Annual iVolunteer Gala. - December 22, 2011 - iVolunteer NY - Holocaust Survivors and Their Stories
Spouses and Caregivers of Veterans Access Virtual Support Groups
Caregivers for our returning veterans need support themselves. Caregiver Village is an online community where spouses of veterans can connect with others who share similar challenges. - December 22, 2011 - Caregiver Village
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Receives Grant to Help San Diego Children with Autism
National Foundation for Autism Research has awarded CARD’s research and development department a Community Project Grant to conduct a study to teach social skills in a playgroup setting to San Diego children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). - December 22, 2011 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Sacramento Nonprofit Offers a Unique Gift That Supports the Community
For anyone who is still looking for unique holiday gift ideas, the Northern California nonprofit INALLIANCE may have just the solution - tickets to the "Sacramento Chef Challenge". - December 22, 2011 - Northern California InAlliance
Santa and Donors Fulfill Holiday Wishes for Hillsides Children and Families
Bringing holiday cheer throughout the campus, Santa Claus and his elves made an early visit to children living at the residential treatment facility. - December 22, 2011 - Hillsides
Renowned Artist Phoebe Beasley Leaves Imprint on Hillsides Foster Care Children
Renowned artist Phoebe Beasley visited Hillsides’ campus to share with guests her experience teaching a two-hour workshop to vulnerable children, who are in foster care or suffer from severe emotional challenges. - December 22, 2011 - Hillsides
New Non-Profit, Everybody Solar, Helps U.S. Charities Go Solar
A new charitable organization, Everybody Solar, helps both the environment and local U.S. communities thrive with the use of solar power. This young non-profit hits the eco-NPO scene with a fresh take on green people-focused charity. - December 22, 2011 - Everybody Solar
Bertha Minnihan, Partner and Group Leader, Employee Benefit Plan Services, Moss Adams LLP to Speak at KC’s Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Bertha Minnihan, Partner and Group Leader, Employee Benefit Plan Services, Moss Adams LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Pension Tsunami Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast on 2/10/2012
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Pension Tsunami will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012... - December 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
AmpleHarvest.org Focus of Public Television's "Growing A Greener World"
Nationwide hunger/nutrition campaign that helps fresh food get to America’s food pantries is spotlighted on TV show for the gardening and grower community. - December 21, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
West Trenton Community Center to Host Annual Christmas Day Community Dinner
The West Trenton Community Center, an independent non-profit, assisted by the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville, will host more than 350 Trenton residents for a free Christmas Day community dinner from noon to 6 p.m. - December 21, 2011 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
Richard Santalesa, Senior Counsel, Information Law Group 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 Santalesa, Senior Counsel, Information Law Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Contracting for Cloud Computing... - December 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
National Injury Attorney Network Sets Goal to Reduce Traffic-Related Injury Accidents
The nationwide consortium of personal injury attorneys known as “NIAN” or the National Injury Attorney Network (www.nationalinjuryattorneynetwork.com) has launched a recent campaign that to most would seem counterproductive to growing their firms: they are actually campaigning to reduce... - December 21, 2011 - National Injury Attorney Network
Edison Mall Hosted "Sensitive Santa" Holiday Photo Event for Children with Disabilities
Students with autism experience “Sensitive Santa.” Edison Mall Hosted “Sensitive Santa” Holiday Photo Event for Children with Disabilities A trip to the mall to see Santa is a special event for families, but the holiday hustle and bustle can be overwhelming for kids with... - December 21, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Empowered Flower Girl Announces National Mentoring Month Campaign
Empowered Flower Girl CEO and long-time mentor Rasheda Kamaria announces the second-annual “MenTEEs: T-Shirts for a Cause” campaign in observance of National Mentoring Month in January. - December 21, 2011 - Empowered Flower Girl LLC
Shoes For Crews Donates Shoes to Samaritan’s Feet to Distribute and Share Hope with People Around the World
Shoes For Crews, producers of premium slip-resistant footwear, will be donating several hundred pairs of shoes to support the humanitarian efforts of non-profit relief organization Samaritan's Feet. The organization has set a goal of providing 10 million pairs of shoes for 10 million impoverished... - December 21, 2011 - Samaritan's Feet International
$240,000 in Service-Based Scholarships Announced for 30 Eighth Graders– Just in Time for the Holidays
The Catholic Community Foundation announced today that $240,000 in scholarships will be awarded– just in time for the holidays. On December 13, 2011 the Foundation’s volunteer Christian Service Awards committee, chaired by President and CEO of National Bank of Arizona, Keith Maio, met... - December 21, 2011 - Catholic Community Foundation
CRA Incentive Helps Delray Beach Hotel Developer Cover Construction Costs
The Delray Beach CRA has approved a $431K development incentive for the developer of a new Hyatt Place hotel in the city's Pineapple Grove Arts District. The 134-room hotel will bring new jobs, visitors and increased economic activity to the downtown district. - December 21, 2011 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
New York’s Second Annual Vegetarian Food Festival Has New Vendors
Little Duck Organics and Green Mountain Energy are the two newest vendors which have signed up for New York’s second annual Vegetarian Food Festival, to take place March 3-4, 2012 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. With a logo featuring a neon-yellow open-beaked duck, Little Duck... - December 21, 2011 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Energy Education CEO Earns Engineering Doctorate
Energy Education Chief Executive Officer Randy Hoff, PE, CEM, CMVP, has earned his Doctor of Engineering in Engineering Management from Southern Methodist University, completing the multi-year effort with acceptance of his dissertation on “Clustering Based Optimal Consulting Routing and Assignment.” - December 21, 2011 - Energy Education
Elena Barone Chism, Associate Counsel – Pension Regulation, Investment Company Institute to Speak at KC’s Pension Plans & 401(k) Plans: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Elena Barone Chism, Associate Counsel – Pension Regulation, Investment Company Institute will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - December 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Aya Academy of Excellence Bridges North and South Metro Atlanta to Assist the Atlanta Children’s Shelter
A team of volunteers from Aya Academy of Excellence, led by Johns Creek resident Stephanie Hunte, reached out to the Atlanta Children’s Shelter to assist in their annual Holiday House event. Each year, the shelter galvanizes volunteers to provide toys, books, clothes and household goods for... - December 21, 2011 - Aya Academy of Excellence
IEEE DySPAN 2012 to be Held 16 – 19 October 2012 in Bellevue, Washington
International Event Rescheduled from April 2012 to Accommodate the Presentation of the Latest Cognitive Radio Technologies & Efficient Spectrum Research by Global Experts - December 20, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Tim Cummins, President, International Association for Contract and Commercial Management to Speak at KC’s Contracting for Cloud Computing Services: What You Need to Know
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Tim Cummins, President, International Association for Contract and Commercial Management will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - December 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Aaron Brauer-Rieke, Ron Plesser Fellow and Staff Attorney, Center for Democracy & Technology to Speak at KC’s Emerging Issues in Privacy and Data Security Live Webcast
Aaron Brauer-Rieke, Ron Plesser Fellow and Staff Attorney, Center for Democracy & Technology to Speak at KC’s Emerging Issues in Privacy and Data Security: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast - December 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Small Business Winners Announced for the 2011 Annual KOSBE Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) has named the winners of the 17th Annual KOSBE Awards last night at the celebration ceremony held at BANQ in downtown, Kingsport. Tal’s Auto and Truck Repair (Tal Musick) took First Place in the category for... - December 19, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
SAGIA Urges SMEs to Register for SFG 100
The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) has urged Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Kingdom to participate in its "Saudi Fast Growth 100" (SFG 100) initiative. Companies that make it to the annual SFG 100 list are honored at the annual Global Competitiveness Forum... - December 19, 2011 - The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority
One Stop Green Partners with Bovay Engineers to Design and Install Solar PV Systems for Commercial Buildings
One Stop Green and Bovay Engineering have partnered to design and install solar photovoltaic systems, capitalizing on One Stop Green's status as a leading Green Tech supply company and Bovay Engineering's expertise in solar photovoltaic system design. - December 18, 2011 - One Stop Green
BTEC Announces Dec. 20 Webinar: Biomass Thermal Energy Market Outlook: 2012 - 2015
Biomass experts outline future economic growth of industry in the final WERC webinar - December 18, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
NAPNAP Revises Position Statement on Continuing Education
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners’ (NAPNAP) Executive Board approved a revised NAPNAP Position Statement on Continuing Education. The Position Statement revision reinforces NAPNAP’s commitment to providing new opportunities for nurse practitioners (NPs) to... - December 18, 2011 - National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Young Naturists America - Nude Year's Eve Across America & Newspaper Launch This New Years Eve
Young Naturists America is launching a newspaper while dancing naked coast to coast this New Years Eve, and all can be seen live online. - December 17, 2011 - Young Naturists America
Surprise Lake Camp to Celebrate 110th Anniversary; Camp Alumnus Larry King to Attend
Surprise Lake Camp will celebrate its 110th Anniversary in 2012. The year-long commemoration will begin with a gala dinner dance on Saturday evening, March 10, 2012 at the Marriot Marquis in midtown Manhattan. Larry King, one of SLC’s esteemed celebrity alumni will be the guest of honor at the event. - December 17, 2011 - Surprise Lake Camp
Recent KOSBE Award Winner Dykes Trucking Achieves TDOT Certification
KOSBE Award Winner, Dykes Trucking has been certified as a Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) by the Small Business Development Program (SBDP). The Department's DBE program is intended to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of... - December 17, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Free Krav Maga Women’s Self Defense Seminar Trains OC Residents
Krav Maga Orange County offers Free Women's Self Defense Seminar in response to sexual assault on Fullerton College Student. - December 17, 2011 - Krav Maga Orange County
Kid's Self Defense Seminar to be Held in Mission Viejo on 12/17 Starting at 11:30am
Krav Maga Orange County is registering students for a FAST Kids Seminar on Dec 17th, from 11:30a to 1p. This is a self defense and safety seminar to train kids how to handle real life scenarios where they may find themselves in danger from unknown adults and predators. - December 17, 2011 - Krav Maga Orange County
David H. Lockwood Files for His Candidacy for Congress in the 2012 Elections
Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District has a new Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives. - December 17, 2011 - Dave Lockwood For Congress
100 Students to be Put on the Right Track to a Career in Railway Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
The Smallpeice Trust will be running a Railway Engineering course for 13 and 14 year olds at Askham Bryan College, York from 30th July to 2nd August, 2012. - December 17, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Eden Autism Services Adds New Advisory Board Member
Paul A. Belfore has been appointed to the advisory board of Eden Autism Services. Eden Autism Services' mission is to improve the lives of children and adults with autism and provide support to their families by providing a range of community based services to meet specific needs throughout the... - December 17, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Writing Prompts from Nursery Rhymes by Working Writer’s Club Member Billie A. Williams
Nursery Rhymes are a sure fire bet to get your writing flow going. Discover through Billie A. Williams’ article how famous writers utilized nursery rhymes as writing prompts. - December 17, 2011 - Working Writer's Club
Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County Hosts Immigrant Women’s Group
Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County (CFSSC) recently launched "Oasis" an immigrant women’s group offering support and education. CFSSC would like to invite immigrant women living in the community, who feel isolated, to come and join "Oasis." Immigration is a... - December 17, 2011 - Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County
The Winchester Country Club Joins Audubon Lifestyles and the Sustainable Golf Facility Program
The Winchester Country Club recently joined Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member to participate in the Sustainable Golf Facility Program. - December 17, 2011 - ISC-Audubon
Thom J. Mansen Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Thom J. Mansen, of Sandy, Utah, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Thom J. Mansen Thom J. Mansen is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah, College of Nursing. Dr. - December 17, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Linda Silva Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Linda Silva, of Hollywood, Florida, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the public awareness of distracted driving and advocacy of safe driving. About Linda Silva Linda Silva is the Program Director of... - December 17, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Natalie H. Brooks Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Natalie H. Brooks, of New York, New York, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education Management and Solutions. About Natalie H. Brooks Natalie H. Brooks is the Chief People Officer of... - December 17, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
First Advantage Litigation Consulting Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on eDiscovery in 2012
First Advantage Litigation Consulting Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “eDiscovery in 2012: Social Networking, Cloud Computing, Cross Border Issues, Disclosure & Litigation LIVE Webcast,” on 01/18/12. - December 17, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
An Interview with the Founders of Accountants for Social Good
Justin Curzi explains the impetus behind the founding of Accountants for Social Good (ASG) and the goals for the future of the microlending team. - December 16, 2011 - Accountants for Social Good
Uniting At-Risk Youth Through Music: Local Program Seeks Funding
Baltimore nonprofit seeks backers to fund orchestra program for at-risk youth. - December 16, 2011 - GBYO Bridges Program
Engineering Charity the Smallpeice Trust on the Look-Out for Potential Nuclear Engineers
Engineering Charity the Smallpeice Trust is running a short nuclear engineering course for 14-16 year olds at the University of Lancaster in July 2012. - December 16, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Ms. Abilities America Seeking Contestants
Ms. Abilities America is a new pageant for those who happen to have physical or cognitive special needs. Currently in its first year, the Ms. Abilities America is seeking to crown state titleholders. The official crownings of State titleholders will be July 5-7, 2012. In 2013, the first National... - December 16, 2011 - Ms. Abilities America