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Spotlight Shines on Invisible Disabilities Champions at Annual Honors Banquet on 10/02/11 - Including Keynote Speaker Luis Carlos Montalván and His Service Dog Tuesday
Invisible Disabilities Association will be honoring the following: National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD); Dave Dias; Kevin Custer; David Sandusky; Kent Thiry of Davita; Association of Hole in the Wall Camps; Theresa Marchetta of KMGH; Cancer Treatment Centers of America; Margaret A Ferrante MD; David Martz MD of ILADS and Jane Brown. Keynote Speaker will be Luis Carlos Montalván and Tuesday; MC will be Rick Crandall KEZW. Special Guest will be NSA Hall of Fame Speaker Karyn Buxman, RN. - September 19, 2011 - Invisible Disabilities Association
Church of Scientology’s ARTlightenment is Setting the Stage for Its Third Year
In a city renowned for performing artists and songwriters, it’s easy to overlook the amazing visual art being produced in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. - September 19, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Independence from Drugs: Foundation for a Drug-Free South Helping Hispanics
September 16 marks the Day of Independence in Mexico. Much like America’s July 4th celebration, the people of Mexico celebrate the time they won their liberty from Spain. - September 19, 2011 - Drug Free South
Artsy Affair Highlights Sick Children’s Art to Support Cancer Research and Access to Care
On October 1, 2011 Advita Fund USA will host the 2nd Annual Artsy Affair cocktail party and silent auction to benefit cancer research at Texas Children’s Cancer Center and support young cancer patients from Russia and the former Soviet Union. - September 19, 2011 - Advita Fund USA
Tigerlily Foundation Holds 3rd Annual Young Womens Breast Health Day on Capitol Hill
On September 7, 2011, the Tigerlily Foundation held its 3rd Annual Young Women’s Breast Health Day (YWBHD) on Capitol Hill, highlighting the Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young (EARLY) Act. The event also highlighted Tigerlily’s Peer Education Through Awareness Leadership (PETALs) Program, which, like the EARLY Act, focuses on educating the patient, provider and community about young women and breast health. - September 19, 2011 - Tigerlily Foundation
MBEConnect Named as a Media Sponsor for United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2011 National Convention
MBEConnect, the diverse supplier and vendor network, will serve as a Media Sponsor for the largest gathering of Hispanic business leaders. - September 18, 2011 - MBEConnect
Knowledge Congress Announces CLE/CPE Event: Social Media for Business: Boon or Bane? Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “Social Media for Business: Boon or Bane? Live Webcast.” This two-hour event is scheduled on December 6,... - September 18, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
North Carolina Junior Golf Tour Serves Tarheel Junior Golfers with Low Cost Nationally Ranked Tournaments
The North Carolina Golf Foundation's Junior Tour may be based in the Tarheel State, but all players are welcome to participate. With strong fields, low entry fees and no membership fees and nationally ranked tournaments, the Foundation's North Carolina Junior tour is a welcome option for Tarheel Junior Golf. - September 18, 2011 - North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation
NAMWOLF Gold Level Sponsor Support Continues to Expand
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) adds two Gold Level Sponsors to its 2011 Commemorative Sponsor list: NBC Universal and Visa. - September 18, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Morgan Freeman, Annie Lennox, Deepak Chopra, Jeremy Irons and Other Celebrities: "We Must Support the Global Fund to Keep Saving Millions of Lives from Aids..."
Morgan Freeman, Annie Lennox, Deepak Chopra, Jeremy Irons and other celebrities: "We must support the Global Fund to keep saving millions of lives from AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria." Stars unite in support of the Global Fund, which has saved 7.7 million lives. Celebrities including... - September 18, 2011 - The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Early-Bird Savings for NAFA's Fleet Management Seminars End on September 21
NAFA Fleet Management Association will hold two fleet management educational seminars in New Orleans this October. - September 18, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Golf Event to Benefit Chattanooga Area At-Risk Youth and Inner-City Children
Breakaway Outreach is excited to announce the inaugural Champions Fore Kids golf fundraising event to benefit Chattanooga area at-risk youth and inner-city children. The event will be held at Montlake golf course in Soddy Daisy, October 22, 2011. Breakaway Outreach is a faith-based 501(c)3... - September 18, 2011 - Breakaway Outreach
GreaterGood Network's The Literacy Site Launches New Gift to Help Afghanistan Girls
GreaterGood Network's The Literacy Site’s latest Gift That Gives More[tm] helps girls in Afghanistan achieve an education. - September 18, 2011 - GreaterGood
Guelph's First PKD Fundraising Walk a Success
First annual Walk for PKD in Guelph raises over $4,800 for Canadian research on polycystic kidney disease (PKD). - September 18, 2011 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
Swarm Intelligence Enables Better Nerve Grafts
NIH funded collaborative research adds computational models of swarm intelligence based neural networks to tissue engineering. - September 17, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Raelane Hoff, FSLG Specialist, Internal Revenue Service to Speak at KC's 1099- MISC Issues for 2011: 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 today that Raelane Hoff, FSLG Specialist, Internal Revenue Service will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “1099- MISC Issues for 2011: What You Need to... - September 17, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Fraud Victims Offered New Help by TAI as America Teeters on the Brink of Another Recession
The news reports on Wednesday indicate that the U.S. may be headed toward a recession relapse. One retired naval master chief petty officer turned consumer advocate vows to help even more consumers avoid their own personal recession. His company Timeshare Advocacy International LLC has already helped 750 consumers and releases information today to help more people. - September 17, 2011 - TIA
Construction Industry Leaders Forum Gathers Top Companies in Toronto
The CCA Construction Industry Leaders Forum features roundtable and panel discussions about the construction industry and how to prepare for the future. The event also features a keynote address from Robert Herjavec, CEO of the Herjavec Group. - September 17, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
BTEC Next Webinar to Compare and Contrast Woody and Agricultural Biomass
This webinar will examine the similarities and differences between woody and non-woody biomass with regards to supply, feedstock processing, and combustion. Additionally, the webinar will identify opportunities and challenges for expanding agricultural biomass to new markets and end users. - September 17, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Freddie Mac, General Motors, and Walmart Sponsor NAMWOLF in Commemorative Year.
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) adds three Silver Level Sponsors to its 2011 Commemorative Sponsor List: Freddie Mac, General Motors, and Walmart. - September 17, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces the Tourism Authority of Thailand as a Silver Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the Tourism Authority of Thailand as a silver sponsor at the conference held in Chicago on October 25-28th, 2011. - September 17, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
BNI Partners for Success Chapter to Host Open House
The Partners for Success chapter of BNI (Business Network International) New Hampshire will host an open house on September 21, 2011 at 8:00am at the New Hampshire Audubon Society, 84 Silk Farm Road in Concord. The event is an opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs to experience... - September 17, 2011 - BNI, New Hampshire
Planet Aid and ADPP Donate Clothing to Angolan Families in West Africa
420,000 pounds of donated clothing distributed to 20,000 needy families in four Angolan provinces through a joint project between Planet Aid and ADPP Angola. - September 17, 2011 - Planet Aid
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Avoiding Oral Breach Claims Arising from M&A Discussions Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two -hour webcasts. It has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “Avoiding Oral Breach Claims Arising From M&A Discussions Live... - September 17, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
ANDMagazineClub.Com Launches New Tween Website
The tween magazine that is for tweens and by tweens goes digital - September 16, 2011 - Bay Area Pros
Eat Local Now! Accepting Nominations for the Jeff Fairhall Local Food Hero Award
Eat Local Now! established the Jeff Fairhall Local Food Hero Award in 2008 in honor of Fairhall, a pioneer in creating organic food that was sold in supermarkets, on airlines and in corporations. Fairhall pushed organic food into the mainstream founding the Essential Sandwich Company and later the Essential Bakery. He passed away in 2007. - September 16, 2011 - Eat Local Now!
National Ladies Professional Group Welcomes Abigail Boudreaux as the LA Chapter Recruiting Director
The National Ladies Professional Group, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering women professionally and individually, welcomes Abigail Boudreaux as the LA Chapter Recruiting Director. - September 16, 2011 - National Ladies Professional Group
Human Endeavour to Co-Host All Candidates Debate in Vaughan
Human Endeavour, along with Vaughan Citizen, is organizing a debate on September 20th which will be attended by all provincial candidates from Vaughan - September 16, 2011 - Human Endeavour
Arab Non- Violence Society Observed International Day of Democracy
Foreign Affairs Advisor of the Arab Non- Violence Society Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on International Day of Democracy. He hoped that world leaders will continue to place democracy and good governance at the forefront of their efforts as countries worldwide strive to meet the MDGs by the target date of 2015. - September 16, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Passage Home Hosts Second Annual Tournament of Hope on Sept. 16
Golf Tournament to Benefit Wake County Group Fighting Poverty and Homelessness - September 16, 2011 - Passage Home
Tips on Hiring for Backyard Storm Cleanup
The Professional Landcare Network reminds consumers how to select a landscape, lawn care, or tree care company to help with prevention and after-storm cleanup. - September 16, 2011 - PLANET
Food Culture Education Non-Profit Wins Grant to Start Online-Training Program for Local Leaders
The Cookbook Project, a new Food Education Non-Profit that conducts experiential youth education workshops worldwide, was recently endowed with a Seed Grant from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City. The Seed Grant will fund the creation of an online training program for Local... - September 16, 2011 - The Cookbook Project
Tour the Homes and Inner Lives of Masters of Creative Living at the Sweet Spot Salon
Introducing The Sweet Spot Salon, a no-cost weekly teleseries presented by Claire O’Connor, a pioneer in blending the worlds of interior design, environmental psychology and spirituality. Starting October 5, join leaders in the fields of creativity and consciousness as they open their homes... - September 16, 2011 - Sweet Spot Salon
One Year Later: Fleming Will Not Quit the Fight for D.C. Statehood
Confirms plan to run in the upcoming Primary Election in April 2012. - September 16, 2011 - Fleming for DC Shadow Rep '12
Youth Basketball Academy Coming to Boise
HSBCAMPS & The Idaho Athletic Club Team up for Idaho’s First Basketball Academy - September 16, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
Show Your Commitment to Peace on September 21 - International Day of Peace
There could be no more fitting of a day for the Circle of Unity to be granted its 501c3 non-profit status than on September 21, the United Nation’s international Day of Peace. The organization’s first order of business under its new status is a request for all those dedicated to world... - September 16, 2011 - Circle of Unity
Cityscape Latin America Will Offer Insights on the Brazilian Real Estate Market for Investors
From 7th to 9th November, worldwide investors will discuss key issues on the Brazilian Real Estate market, during the Cityscape Latin America 2011. - September 16, 2011 - IBC - International Business Communications
Accenture, American Airlines, KeyCorp, FDIC, and Shell Oil Among NAMWOLF’s Inaugural Platinum Partners Award Recipients
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) recognizes achievement of Partners’ diversity goals. - September 16, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Creative Options Result in Effective Evangelism
Effective Evangelism Produces Many Results - September 16, 2011 - Norman Moore Ministries
The Prostate Cancer Pony Express Motorcycle Rally Ride to Capitol Hill to Deliver Their Message to Congress About the Critical Importance of Prostate Cancer Research
On September 18, 2011, during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the Prostate Cancer Awareness Project (PCAP) will inaugurate the annual Prostate Cancer Pony Express motorcycle ride to Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, to deliver to the US Congress their message. - September 15, 2011 - Prostate Cancer Awareness Project
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled Fraud and Money Laundering in Banking & Finance Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled “Fraud and Money Laundering in Banking & Finance.” This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, December... - September 15, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled Tax Document Automation Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled “Tax Document Automation.” This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 12:00pm -... - September 15, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Andrew M. Genser, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: the Attorney-Client Privilege and Internal Investigations 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Andrew M. Genser, Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: The Attorney-Client... - September 15, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Music and Meaning at the Heart of JD Palooza Concert to Benefit the John David Keith Medical Relief Fund
Friends and Family of Georgia ALS Patient Plan Charity Event at Smith’s Olde Bar on September 25 to Raise Funds and Awareness - September 15, 2011 - John David Keith Medical Relief Fund
Stevens and LeHigh Developing Nanotechnology for Better Natural Gas Utilization
Advances in understanding molybdenum nanostructures and molecular mechanisms of catalytic reactions to provide improved natural gas processing technologies. - September 15, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Bryant Park Comes to The Plains, Virginia
The Windy Hill Foundation today announced its 10th annual fashion show to benefit affordable housing. - September 15, 2011 - Windy Hill Foundation
Palm Beach County Veterans Get New Affordable Pet Adoption Option
Pets for Patriots charity teams with Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League and Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary & Hospital to save lives of pets and persons. - September 15, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Receives Achievement Award from the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms selects Nationwide Mutual Insurance as the recipient of the annual Diversity Initiative Achievement Award. - September 15, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
SPI High School Study Abroad Now Enrolling for 2012 Summer Language Immersion Programs
Leading high school study abroad provider opens enrollment for upcoming programs. - September 15, 2011 - SPI Study Abroad
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled Understanding OFAC Issues in 2012 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled “Understanding OFAC Issues in 2012.” This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from... - September 15, 2011 - The Knowledge Group