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Clearwater Community Volunteers 19th Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Coachman Park
Clearwater Community Volunteers (http://clearwatercommunityvolunteers.org) held their 19th Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Coachman Park downtown Clearwater, FL on Easter Sunday, where thousands of children races across the grass to find their eggs. - April 29, 2011 - Church of Scientology
Students Design Innovative Spacecraft Inspection System at Stevens Institute of Technology
Mechanical Engineering students at Stevens have created a rotational system of propulsion for a Remotely Operable Inspection Craft (ROIC). This small, reusable system could easily be deployed to capture images of the exterior of spacecraft in order to assess damage suffered in liftoff or flight. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Students Design Next-Generation Glaucoma Treatment at Stevens Institute of Technology
A Stevens Senior Design Team has created a biomedical implant for intraocular pressure relief that uses a novel method to sidestep the problems associated with traditional glaucoma treatment. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Multi-Disciplinary Systems Design Project Saves Lives and Money for the Military
Seventeen students at Stevens Institute of Technology are participating in a multi-disciplinary design initiative, sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD) and designing an efficient and sustainable Advanced Expeditionary Housing System (AEHS) for remote combat operations and disaster relief. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Rescue Bank Named Beneficiary of GreaterGood Network's The Animal Rescue Site
Tim Kunin, CEO of The Animal Rescue Site and GreaterGood Network, named Rescue Bank a “click beneficiary” of The Animal Rescue Site’s homepage purple button. Each click donation will support the Houston-based Rescue Bank’s distribution of pet food and supplies to shelters, pet food banks, and rescue organizations. - April 29, 2011 - GreaterGood
Stevens Senior Design Team Makes New Jersey Roads Safer for Pedestrians
A Senior Design Team at Stevens Institute of Technology is working with the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJ DOT) to develop a novel traffic signal system that protects pedestrians without interrupting traffic flow. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Senior Design Team Helps Families and Businesses Organize Their Kitchens
Seniors from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology have cooked up a project that signals the end of the shopping list as we know it. Their Senior Design project, the Smart Kitchen Inventory Management System (SKIM), provides home chefs or... - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Microreactor Senior Design Team Invents Portable Hydrogen Reactor for Fuel Cells
Chemical Engineering students at Stevens Institute of Technology have developed a portable microreactor that converts liquid fuels into hydrogen for fuel cell batteries. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Senior Design Team Fights Hypothermia on the Battlefield
A Biomedical Engineering Senior Design team at Stevens Institute of Technology is working with the U.S. Army and New Jersey physicians to develop a new device to combat hypothermia among wounded soldiers. Team "Heat Wave" is composed of seniors Walter Galvez, Amanda Mendez, Geoffrey Ng,... - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
New York City’s S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Marks May 2011 as Lupus Awareness Month with Activities Across the Boroughs
Awareness-Building Critical for Autoimmune Disease that Affects More Than 60,000 New Yorkers and 1.5 Million People Nationwide. - April 28, 2011 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
Registrations Up 18% for the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation's Cap2Cap™ Bike Ride Event on Saturday, May 7th: on Track for 2,000+ Participants
The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation is pleased to announce that the annual Cap2Cap (Capital to Capital) Bike Ride Event registrations are tracking 18% ahead of last year at this time. The event will be held on Saturday, May 7th. The Ride is one of the fastest growing cycling events in Central... - April 28, 2011 - Virginia Capital Trail Foundation
World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress Announces the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) as a Bronze Sponsor at the Conference to be Held on October 25-28, 2011
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) as a Bronze Sponsor at the conference to be held on October 25-28, 2011 - April 28, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Grand Opening Morris Yacht & Beach Club on City Island
The Morris Yacht Club's brand new clubhouse is having a grand opening ceremony on May 21, 2011. - April 28, 2011 - Morris Yacht & Beach Club
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a CLE/CPE Rebroadcast on Out with SAS 70 - in with SSAE 16: Are You Ready? Live Webcast
This rebroadcast event, with a live audience Q&A session is scheduled on July 13, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. This is a follow up to the highly successful SAS 70/SSAE 16 event held last October 19, 2010. Event Synopsis There are significant changes for CPAs who audit the financial... - April 28, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Michael Thompson, Principal, PwC to Speak at KC’s Strategies to Deal with the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael Thompson, Principal, PwC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Strategies to Deal With the Patient Protection &... - April 28, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Tiffany Johnson Makes Book Signing Debut at Roy Arias Studios & Theatres in NY
Tiffany Johnson is a survivor of domestic violence. At her debut book signing she shared her frightening experience with domestic violence. In her book, she reveals how she overcame fear and turned it into strength. - April 28, 2011 - Tiffany Johnson Organization
Students Design Sensory Toy for Children with Autism at Stevens Institute of Technology
Three Mechanical Engineering students at Stevens Institute of Technology are using their Senior Design project to create a toy for children with autism that will aid in children's development through play therapy. - April 28, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Business Leaders Receive Economic Update from National Expert at Vistage Michigan Economic Summit
Economist Brian Beaulieu tells Vistage Michigan members that the recession is over and they should expect at least three years of growth ahead. - April 28, 2011 - Vistage Michigan
CAPAPA Appoints National Certification and Accreditation Board Members
CAPAPA (Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators), Canada’s leading association of privacy and access professionals, has established the CAPAPA National Certification and Accreditation Advisory Board, a first of its kind in Canada. The Board's distinguished members are from the information access and privacy community across Canada. - April 28, 2011 - CAPAPA - The Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled Effective Compliance and Ethics Program: A 2011 Perspective CLE/CPE Rebroadcast
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 “Effective Compliance and Ethics Program: A 2011 Perspective CLE/CPE Rebroadcast.” This two-hour event is... - April 28, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast: The Rocky Road for Debt Capital Markets in 2011
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 “The Rocky Road for Debt Capital Markets in 2011.” This two-hour event is scheduled on September 20, 2011 at... - April 28, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast “Corporate Governance Issues, Executive Compensation Disclosure and Related SRO Rules: A 2011 Update”
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 ““Corporate Governance Issues, Executive Compensation Disclosure and Related SRO Rules: A 2011... - April 28, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Highly Anticipated Performing Arts Center to Open May 1 in Camp Hill, PA
The Camp Hill School District and The Lion Foundation will welcome community members in the ribbon cutting and dedication of the newly constructed Grace Milliman Pollock Performing Arts Center and new Eisenhower Elementary School. - April 28, 2011 - The Lion Foundation
Wells Fargo Teams with Motorcoach Council to Launch Motorcoach Operator Incentive Program
Wells Fargo will award $50 gift cards as an added incentive for the next 30 motorcoach operators to enroll in the Council's “Coach Vendor Parts Program” with ABC, MCI, Prevost and Setra, a funding mechanism for the Council's nationwide education and outreach campaign intended to improve public perception of motorcoach travel. - April 28, 2011 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Engeye Teen Connection (ETC) Launches New Education Initiative Bucks for Books
Greg Hickey Joins ETC Board of Directors - April 28, 2011 - Engeye
Jill’s List.com Hosts Gluten-Free Educational Event for Patients and Practitioners
Dr. Mark Hyman Headlines Interactive Online Panel and Live Chat - April 27, 2011 - National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast "Strategies to Deal With the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act"
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 “Strategies to Deal With the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act.” This two-hour event is scheduled... - April 27, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Sixth Annual Day of Reason
Minnesota Atheists to hold the sixth annual Day of Reason, celebrating the separation of church and state, in the State Capital Rotunda at 12pm on May 5, 2011. The Day of Prayer event is scheduled to be held simultaneously on the steps leading to the Capitol. The National Day of Reason was... - April 27, 2011 - Minnesota Atheists
Irish Arts Center’s Tenth Annual NYC Irish Dance Festival Highlights “Summer on the Hudson”
Free outdoor event on May 1st includes preview of new dance show from Riverdancers, performances from the best of Irish dance troupes, workshops in traditional Irish dance steps, live music, and more free family-fun. - April 27, 2011 - Irish Arts Center
The Tarheel Junior Golf Tour Will Host the 2011 "UNC Tarheel Junior Championship" at UNC Finley Golf Club on Oct. 8-9 2011
The 2011 “UNC Tarheel Junior Championship” is filling up fast. The field is very competitive with some of the Tarheel Golf Foundation’s top-ranked golfers already registered. The field also includes players traveling from other states. Originally designed by George Cobb and... - April 27, 2011 - Tarheel Golf Foundation
The Tarheel Junior Golf Tour Opens the 2011 Summer Schedule with the Rex Hospital "Junior Invitational" on June 5
The 2011 summer season is filled with junior golf tournaments, running from June to August. The Tarheel Golf Foundation is rapidly growing with over 1200 members. Tournament fields are limited and are expected to fill up fast, including the Rex Hospital “Junior Invitational,” with only... - April 27, 2011 - Tarheel Golf Foundation
The NCSD in Cooperation with the China CDM Fund and China Central Television Launch the Production of a Documentary on Global Climate Change
"Warm and Cold We Share Together... A Civilization Journey of Climate" - April 27, 2011 - National Center for Sustainable Development (NCSD)
I Am Not That Person Totems Available from the James Young Empowerment Center
I Am Not That Person Anymore totems are now available for pre-order. Their purpose is to serve as a visual stimulus to help the wearer, user, or observer to connect with their personal issues and to summon the inner strength needed to help harness their emotions and thereby achieve their goals. - April 27, 2011 - The James Young Empowerment Center
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on "2010 Tax Relief Act: A 2011 Update 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: “2010 Tax Relief Act: A 2011 Update Live Webcast” This two-hour event is scheduled on August 24, 2011 from... - April 27, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Matthew Fricke, Partner, Clifton Douglas LLP to Speak at KC’s 2010 Corporate Income Tax Return Compliance – Understanding the Complexities Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Matthew Fricke, Partner, Clifton Douglas LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “2010 Corporate Income Tax Return Compliance... - April 27, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Allan Smith, International Tax Executive Director, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s 2010 Corporate Income Tax Return Compliance –Understanding the Complexities Webcast
Allan Smith, International Tax Executive Director, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s 2010 Corporate Income Tax Return Compliance – Understanding the Complexities Live Webcast The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused... - April 27, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Douglas Sayuk, Partner, Clifton Douglas LLP to Speak at KC’s 2010 Corporate Income Tax Return Compliance – Understanding the Complexities Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Douglas Sayuk, Partner, Clifton Douglas LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “2010 Corporate Income Tax Return Compliance... - April 27, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Aaron Brauer-Rieke, Staff Attorney, CDT to Speak at KC’s Webcast Understanding The Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Framework for Consumer Privacy Protection
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Aaron Brauer-Rieke, Plesser Fellow, Staff Attorney, Center for Democracy & Technology will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - April 27, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Pace Theater Spring Production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Premieres New “GiveBack” Program for Pace Academy to Benefit MS Society
Pace Theater Produces Broadway Favorite "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" April 28, 29 and 30 - Tickets are on sale at the Box Office and at Pace Academy. 10% of the Ticket Sales will go to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. - April 27, 2011 - Pace Academy Theater
Businessolver Committed to New Relationships in Northeast US
Businessolver has expanded its team in the Northeast with human resource outsourcing and benefits brokering veteran Jim Gallic to better serve the organizations in that region. Gallic will partner with brokers, consultants and employers to manage the enrollment and maintenance of benefits via... - April 27, 2011 - Businessolver, Inc.
The Training, Education & Research Institute Launches 250K Before Cuvee Campaign
TERI Asks Community for Help Raising Needed Funds for its New Campus to Improve the Lives of People with Autism and Other Special Needs - April 27, 2011 - TERI
Dinner Dance to Benefit Children with Autism
HeartShare Human Services is hosting its annual dinner dance to benefit its preschool and school age programs for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. - April 27, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Students on Track for Career in Railway Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
From 11th to 14th April, one hundred students gathered at the University of Nottingham to attend a specially designed Railway Engineering residential course. Cutting across many disciplines, the course explored the design, construction and operation of railways and gave a valuable insight into what future railways could look like. - April 26, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Squire Sanders Bankruptcy Partner Jordan A. Kroop to Participate in the Knowledge Congress’ “The Bankruptcy Code Section 363 Explored Live Webcast”
Jordan Kroop, a bankruptcy partner with Squire, Sanders & Dempsey will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Bankruptcy Code Section 363 Explored Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for August 5, 2011 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm ET. - April 26, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Norwalk Exchange Club Antique Auto Show
The 43rd Annual Gateway Antique Auto Club Auto Show will be held Sunday, April 3rd at Taylor Farm on Beach Road in Norwalk, Connecticut. Gates open at 8:00 a.m. and prizes are awarded at 3:00 p.m.. Rain date for the event is Sunday, May 7th. First organized in 1974 as an Antique Auto Meet, the... - April 26, 2011 - Norwalk Exchange Club
Free Christian E-Book Now Available: The Mystery of the Kingdom
The Church of God, a Worldwide Association, has made its first e-book available free on its website. - April 26, 2011 - Church of God, a Worldwide Association
Iconic Television Producers Honored by Child Actors
Current child actors are too young to have caught The Brady Bunch in the first primetime run of the show. But that doesn't stop them from loving the retro-cool, iconic TV series. This month the producers of that show, Lloyd and Sherwood Schwartz, will be honored alongside 150 current child actors at the CARE (Child Actor Recognition Event) Awards. - April 25, 2011 - BizParentz Foundation
CARE Awards to Honor Child Star Erin Murphy
Audiences remember her as the adorable daughter and nose-twitching witch, Tabitha Stevens, from the 1970s television series Bewitched. This month Erin Murphy will be honored alongside 150 current child actors at the CARE (Child Actor Recognition Event) Awards. The event will be held on April 30th at Universal Studios Hollywood. - April 25, 2011 - BizParentz Foundation
Non-Profit Responds to Michelle Obama’s Challenge; 1,000 iPAD2 Giveaway Program Targets Solutions for Jobless Veterans and Families
Non-profit Patriot Enterprise Project, Inc., (PEP) announced the opening of its national military veteran’s business ownership initiatives with a 1,000 iPAD2s Giveaway. The innovative non-profit donation program will accelerate legislation and veteran advocacy initiatives to help quickly establish self-sustaining careers for more than 100,000 Gulf War veterans. - April 25, 2011 - Patriot Enterprise Project
Consulate of Israel in Los Angeles First Government Office to Embrace Tablets and E-Readers for Public Diplomacy
The Israeli Consulate in Los Angeles, an official diplomatic office of the government of Israel, has launched a new public diplomacy initiative to utilize tablet and e-reader devices to streamline the distribution of books and official documents. Dillon Hosier, the consulate’s political... - April 25, 2011 - Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles