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NetHope, USAID and DNA Foundation Launch Mobile Trafficking App Contest in Russia and the Region
NetHope, USAID and DNA Foundation launch mobile trafficking app contest in Russia and the Region. Grand Prize winner wins $15,000, a trip to Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting and implementation of his or her application in Russia to combat human trafficking. - June 16, 2011 - NetHope
ICLEI USA and U.S. Green Building Council Launch National Press Club Leadership Speaker Series, June 28 - Washington, D.C.
Ambassador Sha Zukang, Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) to Deliver Inaugural Keynote Address During Important Gathering of Leading Figures from the Obama Administration, Cabinet Agencies, Academic Experts, Corporations, NGOs and Civil Society Groups. - June 16, 2011 - ICLEI USA
12th Annual "Top Businesses in America" Awards Program Announced
The research allows entrepreneurs to be identified and honored for their business achievements on a national and regional basis. - June 16, 2011 - DiversityBusiness.com
Jon Quick Select Events & The Hip Hop Loves Foundation Present "Deejays for the Cause - Southern Comfort" a Tornado/Flood Relief Benefit for the South
DJ Jon Quick's Jon Quick Select Events and The Hip Hop Loves Foundation join forces once again with their celebrity deejay friends to throw another party for a cause in NYC. This one is entitled, "Deejays for the Cause - Southern Comfort," and its being held at Taj NYC. This event will benefit the tornado and flood victims in the South. It will be hosted by writer/activist Kevin Powell. - June 15, 2011 - Jon Quick Select
Foundation Awards $1000 in Prizes for "Life During Deployment" Media Contest
The conclusion of the Grant Humanitarian Foundation’s (GHF) “Life During Deployment Media Contest” was a multi faceted success, the Combat Relief contest not only provided a forum for service members and their families to express and share their creativity, but raised awareness of... - June 15, 2011 - Grant Humanitarian Foundation ~ Combat Relief
Oklahoma Wildland Fire Management Company Wins 2011 Innovator of the Year Award
Chloeta Fire, LLC, wins 2011 Innovator of the Year. - June 15, 2011 - Chloeta
Laguna Beach Live! Presents Rickey Woodard June 22, 2011
Laguna Beach Live! welcomes saxophone great Rickey Woodard on June 22. Jazz Wednesdays Summer Series presented by Laguna Beach Live! is in the beautiful outdoor Rose Garden of the Hotel Laguna, 425 So. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. On June 22, saxophonist Rickey Woodard and his... - June 15, 2011 - Laguna Beach Live!
Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker LLP's Jacob S. Frenkel to Speak at KC’s “Mitigating the Impact of Dodd-Frank's Whistleblower Provisions Live Webcast”
Jacob S. Frenkel, Chairman, Securities Enforcement, White-Collar Crime and Government Investigations Practice, Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker LLP, to Speak at KC’s “Mitigating the Impact of Dodd-Frank's Whistleblower Provisions LIVE Webcast.” The Knowledge Group/The... - June 15, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
PROGRESS Arts Group Inc. & Withoutabox.com Announce BCIFF 2011
Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival, Houston, TX - USA, October 7 to 9, 2011 The Bayou City Inspirational Film Festival (BCIFF) will take place this Fall in downtown Houston, Texas. The Festival is presented by The PROGRESS Arts Group Inc., a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is... - June 15, 2011 - PROGRESS Arts Group Inc.
Dr. Marahelli G. Prasad of Stevens Receives ASME Award
Dr. Marahelli G. Prasad, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Noise and Vibration Control Laboratory at Stevens Institute of Technology, received the 2011 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Student Section Advisor Award for District A for his dedicated service as an advisor. - June 15, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
IMI Association Executives Expands Client Services with Addition of New Marketing Manager
MI Association Executives, a turn-key association management company headquartered in Morrisville, N.C., recently hired Emily Canaday for the newly created marketing manager position. “We are delighted to have found a marketing professional with the experience and enthusiasm that Emily... - June 15, 2011 - IMI Association Executives
5 Reasons to Attend the 2011 HIDA MedSurg Conference and Expo™
Registration is open for the 2011 HIDA MedSurg Conference & Expo, October 19-21 in Charlotte, NC. Visit www.HIDA.org/Tradeshow for more information. - June 15, 2011 - Health Industry Distributors Association
Homegrown Lacrosse Recognizes Ben Martynec and Zach Silvestri with 2011 Community Leadership Award
Twin Cities nonprofit, Homegrown Lacrosse has awarded its 2011 Community Leadership Award to Ben Martynec and Zach Silvestri. Created in 2010, the award recognizes two graduating Minnesota high school boy’s lacrosse players who exemplify the qualities of character, confidence and community as showcased by their service to the community as a whole. - June 15, 2011 - Homegrown Lacrosse
Support Haiti with 100% Recycled Handmade Beads of Hope Necklace from Blanket America
Blanket America, a charitable manufacturer of sheets, blankets and throws, recently expanded its CHOOSE HAITI line to include the all-new Beads of Hope bracelet and necklace. - June 15, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Casey Cares Foundation Announces Addition of Grammy Nominated Band, Milkshake, to Play at 2nd Annual Green 5K, Family Fun Walk and Jammie Jog
The Casey Cares Foundation will welcome the Grammy nominated children’s band, Milkshake, at the second annual Casey Cares Green 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, November 13th, 2011. The 3.1 mile run/walk course will begin at Pulse Health and Fitness Club in Sparks, MD and will also include a Family Fun Walk, and Kids Jammie Jog. The Casey Cares Foundation is a 501 c 3 charity that provides uplifting programs with a special touch to critically ill children and their families. - June 15, 2011 - Casey Cares Foundation
SOCCKET™ Partners with State Farm® to Unveil Power Generating Soccer Balls with Its Juega Hoy. Ilumina El Mańana Program
SOCCKET, a unique soccer ball that harnesses and stores green energy that can later be used as a power source, partnered with State Farm to bring demos of the ball to select Gold Cup 2011 games. State Farm has agreed to donate balls to select CONCACAF countries. Gold Cup attendees will have the opportunity to play with the balls and learn how they work. - June 15, 2011 - Uncharted Play, Inc.
SWACHA Awards More Than $10,000 in Scholarships for the Nacha Payments Institute
SWACHA today awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships for the 2011 NACHA Payments Institute. This marks the 10th year SWACHA has provided the NACHA Payments Institute Scholarship and the 5th year for the Keith Daniels Memorial Scholarship. Dallas-based SWACHA awards scholarships to banking professionals for their dedication and involvement both in their financial institution and within the SWACHA membership. - June 15, 2011 - SWACHA
Tread Lightly and Staples Foundation Host International Video Conference in Commemoration of World Environment Day
Tread Lightly, TakingITGlobal's environmental education program, and the Staples Foundation are pleased to announce the success of their most recent international video conference held to commemorate World Environment Day. - June 15, 2011 - TakingITGlobal
Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Texas Launches New Mobile Donor Gateways
Texting and mobile gateways provide easier access for donors to give. - June 15, 2011 - Boys and Girls Clubs of North Central Texas
LOHAS Asia Launches R U LOHAS Campaign
LOHAS Asia has launched a public awareness campaign, “R U LOHAS” video and the LOHASia facebook group to inform the public on how being LOHAS can increase personal health and reduce their environmental impact on the world. - June 15, 2011 - Asia-Pacific LOHAS Pte. Ltd.
Michael Hadley, Incoming Partner, Davis & Harman LLP to Speak at KC’s 401(k) Fees: What You Need to Know in 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael Hadley, incoming Partner, Davis & Harman LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “401(k) Fees: What You Need to... - June 15, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
AUCD Convenes National Disability and Health Partners for Conference Event: Building Healthy Communities for Everyone
Today over 150 disability and health leaders from around the country will convene for “Building Healthy Communities for Everyone,” a three day conference event in Chicago, IL. The meeting is sponsored by the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with AUCD, NCPAD and NACCHO. - June 14, 2011 - Association of University Centers on Disabilities
Chloeta Fire Forest Ranger Recovering After Bitten by Rattlesnake
An Oklahoma forest ranger is having a speedy recovery after being bitten by a rattlesnake while assisting with the Honey Prairie Complex in Fargo, GA. - June 14, 2011 - Chloeta
Community Health and Fitness Expo to Support Free Clinic of Simi Valley
The Free Clinic of Simi Valley, in partnership with Simi Valley Hospital and Kaiser Permanente, announces the Community Health and Fitness Expo set for Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011. The major fund-raiser will deliver as many health care resources as possible for the community in a single event free for the general public. The Community Health and Fitness Expo is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 at Simi Valley Town Center. - June 14, 2011 - Free Clinic of Simi Valley
Roberta Ufford, Principal,Groom Law Group Chartered to Speak at KC’s 401(k) Fees: What You Need to Know in 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Roberta Ufford, Principal,Groom Law Group, Chartered will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “401(k) Fees: What You Need to Know... - June 14, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Half a Million Prayers Lifted Up Assisted by the Convergence of Intercessory Prayer and Technology with iPrayerworks
The online prayer request system that was created to help one church take prayer online has reached a considerable milestone. It started at the request of Chapelwood United Methodist Church’s prayer room coordinator Nancy Sterling. After months of unsuccessfully searching for a way to... - June 14, 2011 - iPrayerworks
Special Parents of Teaneck (SPOT) Presents a Comedy Night Fundraiser - June 25
Well-known comedians to create a lot of laughs with the goal of raising money for special needs children. - June 13, 2011 - SPOT NJ
Biomass Thermal Energy Council to Host June 15 Webinar About Biomass Heating in Europe
On June 15 at 12 noon ET, BTEC will be hosting "Brits, Brussels and Biomass: The European Path to Renewable Heating." - June 13, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
San Francisco Food Bank Receives a Generous Grant from ConAgra Foods Foundation to Fight Child Hunger
Grant to increase effectiveness of school meal preparation, delivery, quality, and participation by students who qualify - June 13, 2011 - San Francisco Food Bank
Marine Corporal Receives Victory Motorcycle; Volunteers, Dignitaries Send Support to Ronald Reagan Strike Group
Hundreds of Operation Gratitude volunteers and special guests gathered to send care packages to the Ronald Reagan Strike Group and see a Camp Pendleton Marine receive a motorcylce promised to him while he was serving in Afghanistan. - June 13, 2011 - Operation Gratitude
Director Jenny Menna with the Dept. of Homeland Security to Speak at KC's Webcast on Cyber Security Best Practices for Banking and Financial Sectors in 2011
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jenny Menna, Director, Critical Infrastructure Cyber Protection & Awareness, National Cyber Security Division, U.S. Department of Homeland Security will... - June 12, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Patricia Field Beach Towels on Sale for Summer at Blankets Seller BlanketAmerica.com
Charitable blankets provider Blanket America is promoting its line of Patricia Field beach towels, discounted for a limited time to $19.99 apiece. - June 12, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Rep. Flynn Successful in Taking Action to Support Teachers in the Classroom
Today, Representative Dan Flynn (R-Van) successfully added his original HB 2491 as an Amendment to SB 1 effectively gaining support of 139 of 150 House members in the final vote. This is an effort to provide support to teachers who may be at risk with the current revenue shortfalls and to better... - June 12, 2011 - TX State Representative Dan Flynn
Using Nanosilica to Strengthen Concrete at Stevens Institute of Technology
Jon Belkowitz, a concrete expert and doctoral student at Stevens Institute of Technology, studies chemical reactions within concrete at the nanoscale to formulate a new concrete mixture that will result in longer-lasting buildings, roadways, sidewalks, stairs, sewers, and dams. - June 12, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Cincinnati NSHMBA and State Farm Host Taste of “New” Oakley Networking Event
National Society of Hispanic MBAs Offers Insight into the Insurance Industry - June 12, 2011 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Ralph Macchio to MC the Maurer Foundation Pink Diamond Dinner on Saturday, June 11th at Villa Lombardi’s, Holbrook, NY
Ralph Macchio, Long Islander and acclaimed actor, will be performing the honor of Master of Ceremonies at this weekend's Maurer Foundation Pink Diamond Dinner. The Pink Diamond Dinner is the Maurer Foundation¹s annual fundraiser dedicated to raising money for breast health education. - June 11, 2011 - The Maurer Foundation
Historic Photo Documentary Project Stops in Santa Fe
Fashion photographer Matt Spencer brings the "I AM EQUAL" project to New Mexico. - June 11, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Understanding the Orderly Liquidation Authority Provisions of Dodd-Frank
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, will produce a live webcast entitled Understanding the Orderly Liquidation Authority Provisions of Dodd-Frank Live Webcast. - June 11, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Virginia Student Wins National Scholarship
Ben Coates of Concord, Va., was selected from a group of 44 state scholarship recipients to be named the NWTF national scholarship winner. The combination of NWTF local, state and national funds awarded to Coates totaled $13,000. - June 11, 2011 - National Wild Turkey Federation
Dr. Frank Fisher of Stevens Selected for Fulbright Specialist Roster
Dr. Frank Fisher at Stevens Institute of Technology has recently been added to the Fulbright Specialist Roster for his expertise in engineering education. - June 11, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
NLAPW Hosts Concert "Under a Southern Sky"
The National League of American Pen Women hosts concert - "Under a Southern Sky" featuring South American dances with William Feasley on guitar and Yeon Jee Sohn on oboe. - June 11, 2011 - National League of American Pen Women
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Visitor Center to Host Iron Chef Style Cooking Contest
This press release is inviting the public to join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Visitor Center for an Iron Chef style cooking contest. - June 11, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
sOccket Teams Up with Int'l Stars in Latest Music Video
sOccket is a soccer ball that harnesses and stores green energy during play that can later be used as a power source for small electrical appliances. International stars (Pau Gasol, David Villa, Carolina Wozniacki and many more) have teamed up with sOccket to raise money from the proceeds of platinum selling musician Huecco's latest music video 'Dame Vida' to provide sOccket to those in need. - June 11, 2011 - Uncharted Play, Inc.
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast, Managing 401(k), 403(b) and Other Retirement Plans for 2011 and Beyond
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 "Managing Your 401(k), 403(b) and Other Retirement Plans for 2011 and Beyond." This two-hour event is... - June 11, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Shriners Hospitals Fundraiser to Include "Shoot for a Car" and "Slam Dunk Contest" at RoundRock 3on3 Basketball Tournament
On June 11th Rocklin based RoundRock 3on3 will be hosting its first annual “Shoot For Shriners” fundraising event on the streets of Downtown Sacramento. RoundRock 3on3 attendees and players can pay to enter a variety of contests, culminating in the “Shoot For A Car” event held on Saturday evening. All proceeds from contests held for “Shoot For Shriners” will go to Shriners Hospitals for Children®. - June 10, 2011 - RoundRock 3 on 3
GRC Group (SOX Institute) Announces Winners for 2010 GRC MVP Awards
GRC Group (http://www.grcg.com) today announced the winners of its 2010 GRC MVP Awards. The 2010 GRC MVP Awards recognize individual achievement and professional contributions in governance, risk management, and compliance during the 2010 calendar year. “The GRC MVP Awards serve to draw... - June 10, 2011 - GRC Group
Blanket America Customers Can Buy Discounted California King Sheet Sets to Go with Their Blankets
Blanket America has significantly lowered the cost of its California king sheet sets, letting customers more easily update their cotton sheet set collections. - June 10, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Edward Gibson, Director, Cyber/Risk Assessments, PwC to Speak at KC’s Cyber Security Best Practices for Banking and Financial Sectors in 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Edward Gibson, Director, Cyber/Risk Assessments, PwC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Cyber Security Best Practices for... - June 10, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a CLE/CPE Rebroadcast on Stress Testing for Community Banks in 2011 Live Webcast
This rebroadcast event, with a live audience Q&A session is scheduled on July 22, 2011 from 3pm - 5pm ET. This is a follow up to the highly successful Stress Testing for Community Banks event held last February 23, 2011. Event Synopsis While the financial meltdown was led by the large... - June 10, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Kimberly Peretti, Director, Co-Lead Cybercrime Practice, Forensic Services, PwC to Speak at KC’s Cyber Security Best Practices for Banking and Financial Sectors in 2011
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kimberly Peretti, Director, Co-Lead Cybercrime Practice, Forensic Services, PwC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Cyber... - June 10, 2011 - The Knowledge Group