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The EcoChamber, the Global Green Chamber of Commerce, is Accepting Submissions for Its Green Leader Resource Directory
The EcoChamber (http://www.ecochamber.com), the global green chamber of commerce, announces it is creating the first global green business leader resource directory. The directory will be a tool for organizations to quickly identify leaders in the various green business sectors to serve as sources... - July 29, 2011 - EcoChamber
Nevada Renewable Energy Leadership Award Presented to Green Chips by Solar NV, Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
When: 6 p.m. Saturday, August 27; Where: Panevino Restaurant at 246 Via Antonio Ave., Las Vegas; What: Nevada Renewable Energy Leadership Award presented to the Green Chips organization by the Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, Solar NV “Crinis 2011” banquet. For more information: www.solarnv.org. - July 29, 2011 - Solar NV
East Texas Frugalistas is Paying It Forward - Chance to Win $100
New community forum connects couponers with local charities. - July 29, 2011 - East Texas Frugalistas
SWACHA Announces AAP Review Teleseminar Series
What: This six week teleseminar series will prepare financial professionals to receive their AAP designation. When: Aug 15 – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Aug 22 – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Aug 29 – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sept 6 – 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sept 12 – 12:00... - July 29, 2011 - SWACHA
Dr. Chandramouli of Stevens Gives Keynote on Dynamic Spectrum Access at Wireless Security Conference
Dr. R. Chandramouli of Stevens gave the Wireless Summit track keynote lecture, “Dynamic Spectrum Access Wireless Networking," at the NIKSUN World Wide Security & Mobility Conference 2011 (NIKSUN WWSMC) in Princeton, NJ, on July 27. - July 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Freemasons to Host Trivia Night to Benefit Fisher House
Polar Star Rose Hill Lodge #79, a Masonic lodge in Creve Coeur, MO is planning a trivia night on Saturday, Feb 25, 2012, at the Scottish Rite (3633 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108) to benefit the St. Louis Fisher House (http://www.fisherhouseinstl.org). Their guest emcee will be St. Louis... - July 29, 2011 - Polar Star Rose Hill #79
National Academy Museum and School Reopen with Free Open House Weekend September 16 – 18, 2011
Free Exhibitions of Masterpieces of the 19th through 21st Centuries and Classes in Painting, Drawing and Printmaking Celebrate Vitality of New York’s Most Enduring Visual Arts Institution - July 29, 2011 - National Academy Museum & School of Fine Arts
Blanket America Presents New TAG 2 WIN Facebook Contest Giving Away Blankets and More
Charitable manufacturer Blanket America is holding regular TAG 2 WIN giveaways on Facebook offering an assortment of prizes including cotton sheet set kits, window treatments, blankets and throws. - July 29, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Stevens Professor EH Yang Receives DURIP Grant to Support Nanoscale Imaging
Dr. Yang's AFOSR-sponsored DURIP grant allows him to purchase a scanning probe microscope capable of imaging in ambient conditions. - July 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The 7th World Marbles Championship Won by Pavel Zoufaly
Czech Republic national team member Pavel Zoufaly won the 7th World Marbles Championship which took place in Prague this weekend. In the final match he won the match against Miroslav Hlous who got 2nd place. Jakub Fuss won 3rd place. "I am very happy about this victory," says new world... - July 29, 2011 - Czech Marbles Federation
Las Vegas Non-Profit - "I Have a Dream" Foundation, Raising Money to Deliver an 81% Graduation Rate to the Community
Fifteen years after sponsoring a group of young at-risk students at Walter Bracken Elementary School, the “I Have a Dream”® Foundation is delivering an 81% high school graduation rate to the Las Vegas community – a stark contrast to the 21% of at-risk students who graduate... - July 29, 2011 - "I Have a Dream" Foundation
PolitiPick Announces Pre-Launch Beta
New website matches voters to candidates. - July 29, 2011 - PolitiPick.com
Women Businesses Support Lowe’s Women Build Charlotte Habitat for Humanity
The Greater Women’s Business Council, along with women business owners, got their hands dirty for a great cause on Saturday, June 18 to support the 20th anniversary of the Lowe’s Women Build Habitat for Humanity Charlotte. Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build brings together women... - July 29, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
Region’s BioScience Leaders Step Up to the Plate to Fight Hunger
“We are grateful to Bill DeWitt and the St. Louis Cardinals for the opportunity to showcase our region’s expertise in bioscience and to educate people of all ages about our efforts to find solutions to critical issues such as world hunger and energy independence,” said William H. Danforth, chair Danforth Plant Science Center. “I hope fans will attend the game on August 28 and also participate in the World Food Day commemoration on October 14 & 15.” - July 29, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
The Medical Tourism Association Announces New Life Global Network as an Exhibitor at the 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the New Life Global Network as an exhibitor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - July 29, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Artist Takes a Stand with Foundation for a Drug-Free World
Artist A.D. Maddox is making a difference in society with the Foundation for a Drug-Free World. - July 29, 2011 - Drug Free South
Mark H. Wittow, Partner, K&L Gates LLP to Speak at KC’s Finance in the Clouds: Best Practices Live Webcast
Mark H. Wittow, Partner, K&L Gates LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ CLE/CPE event on Finance in the Clouds: Exploring the Best Practices Live Webcast scheduled on November 8, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. - July 29, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
David Foster, Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP to Speak at KC’s A Review of Supreme Court's 2010 Term and Preview of What's Coming Next Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David W. Foster, Associate, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “A Review of... - July 29, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
DecoBike & Miami Beach
The U.S. Conference of Mayors Honors Miami Beach for Its Successful DecoBike Bicycle Sharing Program - July 28, 2011 - DECOBIKE, LLC
IEEE ComSoc Training to Hold Five-Day "Virtual Intensive Course on Wireless Communications" 22-26 August 2011
Online Session to Offer Comprehensive Overview of Wireless Network Operations, Technology Implementations & Overall System Design - July 28, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Orange County Canstruction Event Back for 4th Consecutive Year
One of the most visually stunning demonstrations of talent and creativity within the architectural and engineering communities will provide a much‐needed source of food for the Orange County Food Bank, which services the more than 500,000 Orange County residents who are food insecure. - July 28, 2011 - Orange County Canstruction
INTIX’s 2012 Conference Call for Papers is Open for Submissions
Featured conference tracks include Revenue Generation, Organizational Changes & Staffing, Technology, Resource Optimization and Industry Trends - July 28, 2011 - International Ticketing Association
DC's Trinity College to Host LatPro Hispanic and Bilingual Job Fair
LatPro and the National Society for Hispanic Professionals will be holding a career fair for Hispanic and bilingual professionals at Trinity Center at Trinity College in Washington, DC August 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - July 28, 2011 - LatPro Inc.
It’s Just Benign Achieves 5 Star Rating on GreatNonprofits
It’s Just Benign, Inc. announced this week that they achieved a 5 Star Ranking on the GreatNonprofits web site. It’s Just Benign, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to provide information, support, and a means of communication for those diagnosed with benign brain tumors. - July 28, 2011 - It's Just Benign, Inc.
Fundraising Consultants at The Fundraising Resource Group Launch New Website, www.thefundraisingresource.com
The fundraising consultants at The Fundraising Resource Group are pleased to announce the launch of their new website at www.thefundraisingresource.com that provides information on the fundraising services and marketing for capital campaigns, major gifts programs, fundraising training and other... - July 28, 2011 - The Fundraising Resource Group
Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda Seeks Aid for Ugandan Seven-Year-Old Girl with Treatable Cancer
Please Visit http://www.engeye.org to contribute to the Noeline Fund to send Noeline to the Mulago Cancer Institute in Kampala. - July 28, 2011 - Engeye
Wildlife Management Office is Coming to Northern Alabama
A All Animal Control is opening their 36th franchise location in Northern Alabama. The owner, Tyson Giebrecht, is a Certified Marksman and is trained in the control and removal of a wide range of species, including, skunks, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, bats, birds, snakes, rats, and mice. - July 28, 2011 - A All Animal Control
Friends of the NCVMA Foundation Supports Canine Assisted Rehabilitation for the Elderly
Philanthropic Arm of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Makes $750 Donation to Wake County Organization. - July 28, 2011 - NCVMA
Youngsters Set Sail for a Career in Nuclear Marine Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Leading engineering support services company, Babcock, the Defence Academy and the Royal Navy recently teamed up with educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust to offer thirty-eight students from across the UK the chance to gain an insight into nuclear marine engineering. The four-day residential... - July 28, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Long Island Nurse Practitioner Association Member Elected New York's AANP Representative
State representatives of the AANP actively serve as the contact person and liaison for communication and other grass roots activities with members and other NPs in their states. - July 28, 2011 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Parents of Woman Abducted Thank Representative William Snyder for the Implementation of His DNA Legislation
The law will facilitate the taking of DNA samples from felony suspects following arrests. Parents of missing girl say thank you, applaud Representative Snyder's crucial efforts. - July 27, 2011 - Representative William D. Snyder, FL 82
Medical Tourism Healthcare Leaders Awards to be Announced in Chicago October 25-28, 2011
The Medical Tourism Association™ (Global Healthcare Association) will be awarding a select group of leaders in international healthcare whose achievements have enhanced and brought innovation to the International Healthcare Industry and excelled at providing international healthcare quality and international patients services. - July 27, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
YG, Kerli, Audio Push, Ty$, Savvy & Mandy, Pink Army and Austin Anderson to Perform at the SoCal Youth TakeOver Festival on August 13 in Los Angeles
A general admission ticket to the SoCal Youth TakeOver Festival provides free cotton candy and popcorn, a Fun Zone full of games and prizes, gourmet food trucks, info booths and a dance contest, poetry slam and concert with celebrity appearances. - July 27, 2011 - Loose Ends Events & Marketing
Aspiring Students Get "Smallpeice" of the Action
Students aged 16 and 17 were given a rare insight into the exciting and dynamic field of nanotechnology during a four-day residential course organised by The Smallpeice Trust in partnership with the University of Leeds. - July 27, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Exploring Science Through Underwater Robotics
The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education at Stevens is leading a National Science Foundation initiative to improve K-12 STEM skills and education through fun summer camps and educator institutes. - July 27, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Community Rallies to Break Eden Autism 5k and Fun Run Fundraising Record
Eden Autism Services’ 8th annual Eden Autism 5k Race and 1-Mile Fun Run, sponsored by Munich Re, took place on July 17th and broke last year’s fundraising record with $125,000 in net proceeds. Held at the Princeton Forrestal Village, the morning was filled with plenty of fun and... - July 27, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
Akhbarna Conferred Man of the Year Award-2010 to Dr. Naseer Homoud
Dr. Naseer Homoud was felicitated by Akhbarna with its Man of the Year Award-2010 in Jordan. Dr. Homoud, earlier this year, was announced as elected nominee for this award after bagging highest votes for the award in the polls conducted by Akhbarna. - July 27, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
UCAAN Prepares for 3rd Annual Charity Date Auction (Updated Info)
Fun-Raiser: Charity date auction to help raise money for local 501c3 whose goal is to aid cancer survivors now. - July 27, 2011 - United Cancer Advocacy Action Network
SWACHA Announces August 19 Webinar on Durbin Amendment
What: The final ruling of the Durbin Amendment issued by the Federal Reserve Board on June 29th includes 5 major provisions and will impact all debit card issuers. This seminar will cover the implications of these changes to ensure the adherence to new policies and timelines. When: Friday August... - July 27, 2011 - SWACHA
In a Letter Released Today to President Obama and Congress, Nonviolent Peaceforce Urges Using Civilian Peacekeepers as a Cost-Effective Alternative to Global Violence
In a letter released today to President Obama and Congressional budget negotiators, the international non-profit organization Nonviolent Peaceforce urged them to look at a new way of responding to global violence and conflict that would entail great savings. According to Mel Duncan, co-founder of Nonviolent Peaceforce and the letter's author, "In some conflict situations around the world, it makes sound strategic sense to use unarmed international civilian peacekeepers to protect civilians." - July 27, 2011 - Nonviolent Peaceforce
GWBC® Teams up with Billion Dollar Woman-Owned Business and WNBA Team Owner at 6th Annual Power of Partnering Marketplace
Women Business Enterprises will have an opportunity to expand their business network and learn smart business practices from two industry leading executives, Lynn Tilton, CEO of Patriarch Partners and Kathy Betty, Owner of the Atlanta Dream at GWBC’s Annual Power of Partnering Marketplace. - July 27, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
Suicide Prevention Organization Releases Music CD Tribute to Help Spread Awareness
Pick With Austin, Inc., has released a music CD "My Gift of Music" to help promote their mission to spread more awareness about the epidemic of youth and teen depression and suicide. The CD contains songs licensed for use in the project from composers, singers, and bands from around the world. - July 26, 2011 - Pick With Austin, Inc.
Holly G. Green Asks, "Are You Ready to be Insanely Successful?"
The Human Factor, Inc.’s CEO, Holly G. Green, will work with leaders to create strategic agility and a focus on winning in a public forum in San Diego this upcoming October. - July 26, 2011 - The Human Factor, Inc.
The Business Mindset of Building Wealth is the Featured Discussion on Real World Leadership Radio This Wednesday with Special Guest Will Miller
Real World Leadership Radio hosts Debora McLaughlin and Donna Price welcome special guest Will Miller this Wednesday, 27th at 12 pm EST to discuss his amazing rise to success and "The Business Mindset of Building Wealth." - July 25, 2011 - The Real World Leadership Institute, Inc.
The Antique Airplane Club Releases a Unique Calendar for 2012: Plane Janes
The Plane Janes calendar features thirteen of New York’s most beautiful women next to the country’s rarest antique airplanes. - July 25, 2011 - The Antique Airplane Club Of Greater New York
APRL GA Protesting to Remove Cruel Menu Item -- Animal Advocates Reprimand Restaurant for Fois Gras Faux Pas
APRL GA announces that this Saturday, July 23rd from 7p to 9p, approximately 15 protesters will gather outside Restaurant Eugene, located at 2277 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA, to protest foie gras—a controversial liver appetizer made by force feeding ducks. Protest leader Rebecca Weston was... - July 24, 2011 - Animal Protection and Rights League Atlanta Chapter
Clear Water Lotus Buddhism, a New Form of Buddhist Teaching for the Human Being
Clear Water Lotus Buddhism is a new sect of Buddhist practice that contributes to inner peace. It bridges the spiritual gap and allows people to honor the God within while staying true to the 3000 year old teaching. - July 24, 2011 - Clear Water Lotus Buddhism
Aspiring Students Dig Out Mining Careers with the Smallpeice Trust
Aspiring young engineers from across the UK spent four days at the University of Exeter's Camborne School of Mines (CSM), learning about mining and minerals through a jam-packed timetable of educational and fun activities. - July 24, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Fiduciary Benchmarks Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “401(k) Fees: What You Need to Know in 2011 LIVE Webcast,” on 08/9/11
Fiduciary Benchmarks, a leading service provider for benchmarking retirement plans, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “401(k) Fees: What You Need to Know in 2011.” This two-hour event will be held on August 9, 2011 at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. For... - July 24, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Stephen L. Stewart, Chief Technology Officer, Nuix to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: Common Discovery Issues in Employment Litigation Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group, producer of regulatory-focused expert webcasts, has announced today that leading electronic discovery (eDiscovery) and digital investigation software provider Nuix’s chief technology officer (CTO), Mr. Stephen L. Stewart, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled... - July 24, 2011 - The Knowledge Group