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NAFA's 2011 Institute & Expo Registrations Coming in at Record Pace
NAFA Fleet Management Association is witnessing record registrations for its 2011 Institute & Expo. - December 17, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Community Foundation Announces Nonprofit Leadership Award
Honor named for current Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan President, who supports several consistent themes: the importance of civic leadership, value of education, and necessity for integrity and financial stewardship by all nonprofits. - December 17, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
New Push to Redevelop Prime Land on West Atlantic Avenue
In December, the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency will issue a Request for Proposals to develop nearly eight acres of prime real estate along the West Atlantic Avenue corridor to attract new businesses and jobs to downtown Delray Beach. - December 17, 2010 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Charity Partners with Animal Defense League of Texas to Connect San Antonio Veterans with Pets in Need
No-kill animal shelter joins other Pets for Patriots community partners to help veterans, wounded warriors and service members honorably adopt and care for at-risk shelter pets. - December 17, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Robert T. Cole, Senior Counsel, Alston and Bird LLP to Speak at KC’s Transfer Pricing & IRS Audits
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert T. Cole, Senior Counsel, Alston and Bird LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Transfer Pricing & IRS Audits.” This event is scheduled for December 21, 2010 at 12:00pm to 2:00pm ET. For further details, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_Transfer_Pricing.html - December 17, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
E. Miller Williams, Jr., Principal - Transfer Pricing, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Transfer Pricing & IRS Audits
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that E. Miller Williams, Jr., Principal - Transfer Pricing, Ernst & Young LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Transfer Pricing & IRS Audits”. This event is scheduled for December 21, 2010 at 12:00pm to 2:00pm ET. (For further details, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_Transfer_Pricing.html) - December 17, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Mother with Disabilities Gets Power Wheelchair for Christmas
WISHTM partners with KS 107.5fm Morning Show Christmas Wish and Kids Mobility Network to grant 17 year old KeVaughn’s Christmas wish for Disabled Mother. - December 16, 2010 - Wishes Are Possible, Inc
Enable America Reaches New Heights in 2010
Despite a challenging job market, Enable America expanded its outreach in 2010, launching new programs and services, while assisting more people with disabilities than in any previous year. - December 16, 2010 - Enable America
SOX Institute to Hold "Automating Data Collection and Analysis Techniques for IT SOX Controls" Webinar 12/16
SOX Institute, the global leader in governance, risk, and compliance, will organize a webinar, "Automating Data Collection and Analysis Techniques for IT SOX Controls," at 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 16, 2010. The 60-minute seminar will feature presenter Jeff Taylor, CISA, the... - December 16, 2010 - GRC Group
IAPAM's hCG Weight Loss Training Gives Physicians a Complete Solution
The IAPAM's hCG Physician Weight Loss Program offers physicians all the tools and training they need to add hCG for Weight Loss to their practices. Now the IAPAM's program includes NEW Weight Loss Clinic resources, including: waiting room and patient presentations and samples of proven hCG promotional publications. - December 16, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
ORNILUX Bird Protection Glass Awarded BuildingGreen’s 2010 Top 10 Product Award as Bird Safety Takes Priority in Green Building Practices
ORNILUX Bird Protection Glass by ARNOLD GLAS has been selected as one of BuildingGreen’s Top-10 products of the year by the editors of Environmental Building News and GreenSpec®. This recognition puts the issue of bird protection in front of green building professionals. It is a big step forward towards increasing awareness of the issue and facilitating the expansion of green-build-think to incorporate bird friendly design into architecture. - December 16, 2010 - ARNOLD GLAS
NPSA Applauds Tulane University Professors
The National Portable Storage Association congratulates two Tulane University professors for winning first place in a design competition that puts portable storage in the mix. - December 16, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
International Cellular Medicine Society Releases Findings on Stem Cell Patient Deaths
Stem cell organization presents findings on RNL Bio Investigation. - December 16, 2010 - International Cellular Medicine Society
Top Secret Delivery of 600,000th Package with Keys to Motorcycle - Victory Motorcycles Donates a 2011 Vegas 8-Ball
To the classic roar of freedom at a "Support the Troops Rally" style event, a record-breaking two thousand cheering Operation Gratitude volunteers witnessed the arrival of a very special gift to be sent in the organization's 600,000th Care Package: A 2011 Victory Vegas 8-Ball. SSG... - December 16, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
Santa's Voice Raising Money for "Toys For Tots"
Personal telephone greetings from Santa can be purchased for the special child or children in your life with a generous percentage being donated to Toys For Tots. - December 16, 2010 - GiveThemSmiles
Tickets Now on Sale for the Tenth Annual San Francisco FCPUG SuperMeet
The FCPUG Network has announced the Tenth Annual San Francisco FCPUG SuperMeet to take place on Friday, January 28, 2011 at the UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center in San Francisco, CA. Doors open at 4PM and presentations begin at 7PM. The San Francisco FCPUG SuperMeet kicks off a year-long celebration of the tenth anniversary of the SuperMeets and promises to be the single largest gathering of FCS, Adobe and Avid editors, gurus and digital filmmakers in the Bay Area for all of 2011. - December 16, 2010 - lafcpug
Worlds of Wow, Changing the Way Churches Reach the Next Generation, Creates God's Amazement Park at Gateway Church
Custom Play and Theme Areas entice visitors and creates new opportunities to attract families. - December 15, 2010 - Worlds of Wow, Inc.
Xclaimed Ministries Provides Christmas Toys and Bicycles to the Community
A small ministry reaches out in big ways. At the Xclaimed Ministries 2nd Annual Christmas Festival, 20 children went home with new bicycles; over 300 children went home with two new toys each, 200 children (ages 3-12) received free admission to Adventure City Amusement Park, 20 children received free Tommy’s Original Hamburger meal vouchers, 100 people received free hamburger vouchers from Fuego’s Restaurant. - December 15, 2010 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
High-tech Prizes and Social Media Boost Economic Development Message
Texas Community spreads message of robust economy using creative contest to drive website traffic. - December 15, 2010 - Mission Economic Development Authority
Georgia Teacher and Students Work Some Holiday Magic for Local Children's Shelter
Second Grade Teacher Initiates Season of Giving, Area Businesses Follow Suit to Make the Season Brighter for the Kids of Gwinnett Children's Shelter. - December 15, 2010 - Gwinnett Children's Shelter
The Adirondack Wilderness Foundation Announces That It Tis the Season for Giving
The Adirondack Wilderness Foundation (AWF) is pleased to report on its ability to help save the wilderness. The AWF during this past year has been able to generate funds to help with many organizations. - December 15, 2010 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
CRA Set to Relocate Historic House; Harvel House Moving to Historic Fifth Avenue
The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is relocating a historic single-family structure from a privately-owned lot to vacant lot in the West Settler's Historic District, on NW 5th Ave. on December 16th beginning at 5 a.m. - December 15, 2010 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
New Report from the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning Finds Harsh Budget Cuts Put Teaching Quality at Risk
California Teaching Workforce is Running on Empty. - December 14, 2010 - Center for The Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd
Join BAM FI in the Reporting of Missing Persons of Color
Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAM FI) seeks community assistance to report and alert authorities of missing children, women and men of color. - December 13, 2010 - Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.
FutureSelf Names New Executive Director
After an extensive and thorough search process FutureSelf has named Abby Laine Sienkiewicz its new executive director. As the executive director Sienkiewicz is responsible for the operational and strategic efforts of FutureSelf and reports to its Board of Directors. - December 13, 2010 - FutureSelf
Resort Homes Group Becomes First European Audubon Lifestyles Platinum Member
The principles at The Resort Homes Group have for years been supporters and advocates of Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council (ISC), and are proud to continue that support by becoming the first Platinum Member in Europe. - December 12, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
CASTLE of the Treasure Coast Raises $50,000 at Holiday Magic Event
The community came out in force for CASTLE's Holiday Magic Event, raising $50,000 in one evening to support Child Abuse Education and Prevention programs. More than 300 guests bid on jewelry valued at over $16,000, 75 bottles of wine and some very unusual silent and oral auction items. - December 12, 2010 - CASTLE of the Treasure Coast
NAFA's San Francisco Chapter Officially Renamed NorCal/Northern Nevada Chapter
To better define the Chapter's area, NAFA's San Francisco Chapter has been renamed the NorCal/Northern Nevada Chapter. The Chapter contains fleet management professionals from the northern two-thirds of California and all of the State of Nevada except for the Las Vegas area. - December 12, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
NPSA Applauds Home for Hope Innovations
The National Portable Storage Association recognizes Home for Hope, a project developed by ASU students to help people in the wake of disaster. - December 12, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Wockhardt Foundation & ONGC Come Together for Khel Khel Mein
ONGC partners for a noble cause with Wockhardt Foundation to help underprivileged children. - December 12, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
"Riding Santas" Spread the Christmas Spirit in Unique Fashion
The Canyon Lake Motorcycle Club in California will conduct the first annual "Riding Santas" event where volunteer motorcycle owners will ride for the day dressed as Santa Claus with passengers dressed as Santa's helpers or elves. The ride will symbolize their effort to raise toys to be donated to the children's hospitals in the area. - December 11, 2010 - Canyon Lake Motorcycle Club
CEO Finds Innovative Ways to Provide Services to Adults with Autism
Thomas P. McCool Ed.D, President & CEO of Eden Autism Services has been named Innovator of the Year by the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce. “It is a thrill and an honor to be selected as Innovator of the Year,” says McCool. I have been with Eden since 2005 and during that... - December 11, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Hot Topics in Bankruptcy for Attorneys
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 Hot Topics in Bankruptcy for Attorneys. This two-hour event is scheduled on April 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM... - December 11, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
‘Protecting Human Rights is Vital for Attaining MDGs’- IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud's message on International Human Rights Day. Dr. Homoud said protection of human rights is on forefront of prerequisites for attaining United Nations Millennium Developments Goals. He reminded that the principles of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and the rule of law should be inherent in any civilized society. - December 11, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
New Website for the Bearing Industry with Over 8,300 Complimentary CAD Models
Ground breaking website is launched providing an unprecedented combination of product info, industry resources, and downloads for mechanical engineers and designers utilizing bearings in their applications - December 11, 2010 - AST Bearings
Entire Edgar Cayce Readings Now Available on DVD-Rom
Edgar Cayce is recognized as the most-documented psychic of all time, having given over 14,000 readings in his lifetime. The complete collection of these readings, on subjects ranging from holistic health and dreams to ancient mysteries and intuition, with advanced search capability and lots of bonus content, is now available on a DVD-Rom. - December 11, 2010 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
North Carolina Libraries Are Positioned to Aid the Unemployed with Internet-Based Job Search Tools
With unemployment hovering at 9% statewide, libraries are increasingly serving as job search centers in their communities. To help meet this demand, North Carolina’s public and academic libraries will provide access to the Job & Career Accelerator online job search program. - December 11, 2010 - NC LIVE
Now Accepting Applications for 2012 City Program; Citizen Action Center Launched
Code for America is now accepting applications from cities to participate in the 2012 City Program. Code for America is seeking forward-thinking local governments who want to connect with the talent from the web industry to solve local problems through a service-year fellowship program. Citizens can get involved by advocating for their city’s participation as well: http:/codeforamerica.org/city-action - December 11, 2010 - Code for America
NAFA Becomes Charter Member of the Center for Professional Fleet Certification
NAFA Fleet Management Association is part of a new alliance created to help boost the role of fleet management throughout the business world. - December 11, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Gainesville Area Women's Network Supports Displaced Homemakers
The Gainesville Area Women’s Network, a nonprofit business networking organization, is pleased to support the Displaced Homemakers Program, DHP at Santa Fe College. The Displaced Homemakers Program is a free program that helps women who have been homemakers most of their adult lives to enter the job market after a divorce or becoming widowed. In December Participants from the DHP will be the guest speakers and will address how GAWN’s support over the years has directly improved their lives. - December 11, 2010 - Gainesville Area Women's Network
Consider the Ava Gardner Museum Gift Shop for Your Holiday Shopping
Gift shop offers Ava films, books, calendars, clothing and many other items - December 11, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
The BizWorld Foundation Announces The Independent Institute as Presenting Sponsor for BizWorld Annual Luncheon
The BizWorld Foundation wishes to express its sincere gratitude to The Independent Institute, presenting sponsor for the seventh annual BizWorld Education Luncheon, to be held Tuesday, December 14th at the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco. - December 11, 2010 - The BizWorld Foundation
David R. Cohen, Partner, K&L Gates LLP to Speak at KC’s Is Your Head in the Clouds? Best Policies, Practices, and Risk Management for Cloud Computing and ASP Services
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David R. Cohen, Partner, Co-chair e-Discovery Analysis & Technology Group, K&L Gates LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast... - December 11, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Town of Hilton Head Joins Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program
Hilton Head Island recently became the first community in South Carolina to join Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program. The Sustainable Communities Program (SCP) is a framework to merge the protection and enhancement of a community's environmental and social characteristics with... - December 10, 2010 - Audubon International
Leadership Triangle Now Taking Applicants for the 2011 Regional Class
Program Seeking to Enlighten Local Leaders. - December 10, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
Joe Schodowski of Shelving, Inc. Joins Vistage Michigan
Vistage Michigan includes more than 150 Chief Executives throughout southeast Michigan. Its members engage in ongoing peer workshops, one-to-one business coaching, speaker presentations from top industry experts, social networking, webinars and an extensive online content library. - December 10, 2010 - Vistage Michigan
Passages, Inc. Names Leila Perrin 2011 Board President
Leila Perrin has been named president of the Board of Directors for Passages, a non-profit organization based in Houston, Texas that provides residential treatment for women with chemical dependencies. Perrin takes the helm in January 2011, after having served on the Board since 2008, and succeeds... - December 10, 2010 - Passages for Women
New Tech Business Welcomed in Delray Beach
Multivista South Florida is a Delray Beach-based company that provides high-tech progressive photographic documentation services to help property owners, general contractors and architects monitor their construction projects. - December 10, 2010 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Simi Valley Police Foundation Celebrates 2010 Donors
The Simi Valley Police Foundation said thanks Wednesday night to hundreds of donors big and small whose combined gifts helped the Foundation make nearly $60,000 in allocations for unfunded programs of the Simi Valley Police Department during the year. The donors were honored at a modest reception co-sponsored by Lost Canyons Golf Club in Simi Valley. - December 10, 2010 - Simi Valley Police Foundation
James J. O’Connell, Executive Consultant, Ceridian Corporation to Speak at KC’s Healthcare Reform and Its Impact on Insurance Carriers Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that the Executive Consultant of Ceridian Corporation, Mr. James J. O’Connell, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Healthcare Reform and Its... - December 10, 2010 - The Knowledge Group