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Mary Cogar Receives Community Human Rights Award
The United National Association of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) today recognized Mary C. Cogar, Clinical Director of Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma (ASTT) with the Community Human Rights Award, 2011. In 1999, Dr. Cogar, a licensed psychologist joined with ASTT to assist... - December 10, 2011 - Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma
Republican Executive Committee Member Calls for Resignations of All Politicians, Including GOP, That Voted to Approve S. 1867, the National Defense Authorization Act
Jeffrey Bales, a Member-at-Large of the Pima County GOP Executive Committee in Senator John McCain’s district (Tucson, Arizona), says: “Our duty as United States citizens is to take a stand for our Constitutional rights. That duty takes precedent over any political activities. We must... - December 10, 2011 - Jeff Bales
Real Food and Health Teams with Marginal Boundaries for the Eat, Drink and be Merry Holiday Food Contest
Real Food and Health Magazine teams up with Marginal Boundaries to bring an array of healthy recipes to global readers, with the winner earning a year's subscription to the health and wellness publication. - December 10, 2011 - Marginal Boundaries
Marin Services for Women, Inc. Awarded $975K SAMHSA Grant
The 33 year old agency, newly relocated to its original Larkspur location, is a grant recipient in the SAMHSA program offering enhanced addiction treatment to pregnant and postpartum women. - December 09, 2011 - Marin Services for Women
Annual Coastal Monmouth Democratic Club Pot Luck Holiday Dinner
Announcement of Holiday Pot Luck Dinner place and date. - December 09, 2011 - Coastal Monmouth Democratic Club
Steve Brady, National Managing Partner, Transaction Advisory Services, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity Funds Explored
The Knowledge Group the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Steve Brady, National Managing Partner, Transaction Advisory Services, Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Capital Overhang Issue in Private... - December 09, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Grant Thornton LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity Funds Explored Live Webcast,” on 01/25/12
Grant Thornton LLP, one of the leading accounting firms in the country, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “The Capital Overhang Issue in Private Equity Funds Explored.” This two-hour event will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 12:00 PM -... - December 09, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Securities Offerings in the Global Market: Focus on 2012 Live Webcast” (12/08/12)
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, one of the world's most prominent law firms, teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming webcast entitled “Securities Offerings in the Global Market: Focus on 2012 Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on December 8,... - December 09, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
LPGA Legend Annika Sorenstam to Headline Golf Clinic at Allianz Championship Women’s Executive Pro-Am
Getting the ladies into the swing of championship golf, LPGA legend with 72 LPGA victories and eight-time “player of the year” Annika Sorenstam (www.annikasorenstam.com) will give 36 executive women (nine foursomes) expert golf tips at the start of the second annual Allianz Championship... - December 09, 2011 - Allianz Championship
House Judiciary Committee to Workshop: Snyder Proposal to Address Human Trafficking
It's a topic many don't care to talk about, but the problem of human trafficking within the United States and especially in Florida really exists. Now, Representative William Snyder (Stuart, FL) wants to bring the issue to the forefront targeting the offenders, and shedding new light on a devastating crime plaguing the sunshine state. - December 09, 2011 - Representative William D. Snyder, FL 82
Colorado BioScience Association Celebrates 2011 Industry Standouts
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) honored the outstanding bioscience companies and individuals in the state during its 9th Annual Awards Dinner at the Downtown Denver Embassy Suites. The CBSA's Annual Awards program showcases the significant achievements in the state's bioscience industry throughout the year. - December 09, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
Medical Development Group Announces January 4 Forum: Combination Products - It Takes Two to Tango
Medical device experts predict an expansion that might equal up to 50% of all medical device activity in the US in the near term, defined here as the partnering of a medical device with a biotechnical or pharmaceutical product. Speakers are established or emerging leaders in this market segment of combinational products and will participate in the style of a Harvard Business School Case Study to examine the challenges, opportunities and appropriate strategies for a hypothetical company. - December 09, 2011 - Medical Development Group
Houston Housing Authority and CenterPoint Energy Providing Energy Efficient Upgrades to 100 Families
This holiday season, Houston Housing Authority (HHA) and CenterPoint Energy are bringing energy efficient upgrades to 100 of HHA’s low-income residents by replacing existing equipment in each unit with state of the art energy efficient heating and air conditioning systems. The efficient... - December 09, 2011 - Houston Housing Authority
Team Gunn Launches Premier Bare Knuckle Boxing Website
To aid in the fight sport becoming mainstream worldwide, Team Gunn has launched the World Bare Knuckle Boxing Association, www.WBKBA.com. - December 09, 2011 - World Bare Knuckle Boxing Association
Stevens Researcher Makes Inkjet-Printed Electronics Using Graphene
Dr. Woo Lee of Stevens and Partners in the US Army Win Academic R&D Award from Printed Electronics Conference and Tradeshow. - December 09, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
BizWorld Foundation Announces Education “Riskmaster” Luncheon Honoring Jennifer Johnson of Franklin Templeton Investments
The BizWorld Foundation, a national non-profit organization dedicated to teaching entrepreneurship, business and finance to children, will host a fundraising luncheon on Tuesday, December 13th at the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco. - December 09, 2011 - The BizWorld Foundation
Women’s Business Development Center Receives $50,000 Grant from Discover Financial Services
Funds will support Business Financial Literacy Program - December 09, 2011 - Women's Business Development Center
BTEC Announces Dec. 14 Webinar: the Future of Biomass Thermal Energy – Advanced Technologies
Free educational webinar will focus on cutting-edge technology and market opportunity - December 09, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
IEEE Communications Society Honors 2011 Career and Service Award Winners at IEEE GLOBECOM 2011
Thousands of Telecom Industry Experts Join in Ceremonies at Internet Communications Event held 5 – 9 December 2011 in Houston, Texas. - December 08, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Alliance for Climate Education Names Tim Sexton to Board of Directors
Entertainment and philanthropic leader joins nation’s leading high school climate education organization. - December 08, 2011 - ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education
Mrs Laura Cha Inducted as Hong Kong Securities Institute Honorary Fellow of 2011
Mrs Laura M Cha, GBS, JP, was made an Honorary Fellow of the Hong Kong Securities Institute (HKSI) during the induction ceremony held at the HKSI’s annual Autumn Dinner on 27 October. - December 08, 2011 - Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute
The Colon Club’s 2012 Colondar Represents the Spike in Young Colon Cancer Diagnosis
The annual calendar depicts twelve men and women diagnosed with colon cancer under age 50. - December 08, 2011 - The Colon Club
UNICEF and Stevens Professor Improve Drinking Water in Bangladesh
Dr. Xiaoguang Meng introduced pioneering technologies for effective, affordable, and easy to use water purification during a recent expedition to Bangladesh, where an environmental crisis affects the drinking water of tens of millions of people. - December 08, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Agilent Technologies Supports Russell Thomas' Research at the Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Agilent Technologies Inc. and the Agilent Technologies Foundation today announced that Russell S. Thomas, Ph.D., of the Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has been selected for an Agilent Thought Leader Award to support his work developing methods to predict drug-induced liver injury. The award... - December 08, 2011 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Connected Women of NC Fall Networking Event Draws Nearly 400 Attendees
Fourth Annual Event Featured BBC World News America’s Katty Kay as Keynote Speaker - December 08, 2011 - Connected Women of North Carolina
World Overcomers Christian Church Sponsors More Than 600 Angel Tree Children This Holiday Season
Local Church Makes Christmas Special for Children in Need - December 08, 2011 - World Overcomers Christian Church
New Life Pastoral Counseling to Participate in National Marriage Week USA 2012
To encourage traditional marriage, reduce divorce rates, curtail poverty, and benefit children. - December 08, 2011 - New Life Pastoral Counseling
Los Alamitos High School Choir Presents Holiday Memories
The Los Alamitos High School Vocal Music Program is performing their Holiday Show on December 8, 9 and 10th. “Holiday Memories” is this year’s theme and it is a celebration of all aspects of this joyous season, taking you on an unparalleled holiday journey. Los Alamitos High School, 3591 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos, CA. - December 07, 2011 - Note-Ables Booster Club
DARPA Grant Streamlines Data for the Department of Defense
Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology unify DoD data streams through competitive new DARPA grant. - December 07, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Human Endeavour's EPIC Mart (www.epicmart.ca) is Gaining Popularity in Socio-Economic Development Sector in Canada
Human Endeavour's breakthrough product of EPIC Mart is being widely praised by Government Officials, Socio-Economic Experts, and community members at large. EPIC Mart is aimed to help marginalized community members and small business owners sell their products online. - December 07, 2011 - Human Endeavour
Human Endeavour Launched a One of a Kind Social Economy Mall, the EPIC Mart
www.epicmart.ca, an online shopping site where everyone can purchase goods and services produced by small businesses, marginalized community members and artists. Human Endeavour's EPIC Mart is a breakthrough product to help small enterprises sell their arts and crafts online. - December 07, 2011 - Human Endeavour
San Diego Public School Exclusively for Homeless Children Calls for Gift Card and In-Kind Donations for Student Holiday Event
Upcoming Celebration to Provide Gifts and Basic Necessities to Monarch School Students. - December 07, 2011 - Monarch School
TSParentsOnline Blog Celebrates One-Month Anniversary
Growing online resource for parents of children with Tourette Syndrome has received several thousands of hits while covering myriad of topics. - December 07, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
NJCTS, Tourette Syndrome Program Social Skills and Family Support Groups Set to Begin Jan. 12
Meetings for families, parents and siblings will take place over 10-week span at Rutgers University's Busch Campus - December 07, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Danforth Center Scientist Elected AAAS Fellow
Dr. Eliot Herman, member at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has been elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow. - December 07, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Matthew 25: Ministries Ranked #1
Matthew 25: Ministries Receives Top Notch Rankings from Forbes and Charity Navigator Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization headquartered in Cincinnati, OH has received top-notch rankings from several premiere sources for charity evaluation. - December 07, 2011 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Naples Invitational Art Fest Announces 2012 Sponsors; Annual Event Supports Autism Programs
Eden Autism Services has announced sponsors for the 15th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest. Arthrex, First National Bank of the Gulf Coast and Home-Tech are partnering again with Eden Autism Services to present the juried art shows, to be held January 28-29 and March 17-18, 2012 at Fleischmann... - December 07, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation Launches New Website Designed by EPIC
Nonprofit website designed by volunteers takes visitors on journey through childhood cancer travel challenges. - December 07, 2011 - Compass to Care
Jefferson National Meets Advisor Demand for Risk Management and Greater Diversification Adding 23 New Funds from TOPS, Virtus, BlackRock, PIMCO, and OppenheimerFunds
To confront ongoing volatility, research confirms RIAs and fee-based advisors are focused on risk management, greater diversification, and blending active and passive investment strategies. Jefferson National's Monument Advisor, the industry's first flat-insurance fee variable annuity with the industry's largest selection of more than 350 tax-deferred funds, continues to meet advisor demand by adding 23 new investment options from TOPS, Virtus, BlackRock, PIMCO and OppenheimerFunds. - December 06, 2011 - Jefferson National
HelpersUnite.com Creates a Cost-Efficient, Easy-to-Use Event Ticketing Service for Small Venues
Crowdfunding site HelpersUnite.com launches an online event-ticketing engine that seeks to attract smaller events, often priced out of using larger service providers, by offering more cost-efficient pricing. - December 06, 2011 - Crowdnetic
Rescue Chocolate Donates All Net Profits in December to Animal Farm Foundation
Dutchess County-based Animal Farm Foundation has been named the December 2011 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. Rescue Chocolate founder, Sarah Gross, chose the Foundation as her... - December 06, 2011 - Rescue Chocolate
Bourbon, Indiana Woman Markets New Fragrance to Continue Building Clean Water Wells with Fragrance Sales Revenue
Kimberly Brown Lemler of Bourbon, Indiana, has helped to build six clean water wells in five villages throughout India, to date. Lemler hopes to build more wells with profits from the sale of her flagship unisex fragrance, “Cali Blue.” - December 05, 2011 - AromaEarth
Hawaii Sacred Choir--Children Singing at University Level
Free sacred choral Christmas concerts in Honolulu. Performed at St. Theresa's Co-Cathedral, Saturday, 12/10/11, at 3:00 pm, and St. Andrew's Cathedral, 12/11/11, 5:30 pm. Hawaii Sacred Choir performing, Daniel J. Werning and Mike Dupre, conducting; John Renke, organist; Honolulu Handbell Ensemble. - December 05, 2011 - Hawaii Sacred Choir
Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina Becomes Nationally Accredited by the Council on Accreditation
Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc. (B&GH), a non-profit organization offering in-home and out-of-home placements for vulnerable children, announces today that it has been awarded national accreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA). COA is an international, independent,... - December 05, 2011 - Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc.
Cat Care Society Builds Holiday Appeal Around Rescue Cat "Necklace," Providing Powerful Reasons to Support Its Shelter and Clinic Programs on Colorado Gives Day Dec 6th
Cat Care Society (CCS) has built its annual Holiday Appeal around the success of its recent work with the abandoned 7-year-old cat named "Necklace" by the Society Staff. Necklace was found with multiple skin injuries to her neck and face, an ulcer on her upper lip, a broken tooth, and three open facial wounds near her ear, jaw, and cheek. Timed perfectly with the appeal, CCS is now a participating non-profit in the GivingFirst.org Colorado Gives Day on Dec. 6. - December 05, 2011 - Cat Care Society
Saginaw Future’s Lindsey Zion, Certified Economic Development Finance Professional
Recently Lindsey Zion, economic development assistant for Saginaw Future, received certification as an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) from the National Development Council (NDC). - December 04, 2011 - Saginaw Future
KOSBE Client, Kris Kustom Archery Announces New Location
KOSBE Client, Kris Kustom Archery introduced yesterday their new full service retail location and indoor archery range located off exit 66 on I-81 at 228 Carolina Pottery Drive, Blountville. Kris Kustom Archery boasts a 40-yard indoor shooting range complete with lifelike, three dimensional animal... - December 04, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Vicky M. Suazo Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Vicky M. Suazo, of Alexandria, Virginia, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Vicky M. Suazo Ms. Suazo has more than five years of experience in nonprofit organizations. - December 04, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
Rev. Dr. Tamara S. Winslow Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide
Rev. Tamara S. Winslow, of Hartley, Iowa, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of religion. About Rev. Tamara S. Winslow Rev. Winslow has more than 32 years of experience in biblical teachings. - December 04, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
DLA Piper LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Securities Offerings in the Global Market: Focus on 2012 Live Webcast” on 12/08/11
DLA Piper LLP, one of the world's most prominent law firms, teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming webcast entitled “Securities Offerings in the Global Market: Focus on 2012 Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on December 8, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. For... - December 04, 2011 - The Knowledge Group