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The Issa Trust Foundation Partners with Upliftment Foundation to Improve Health and Well Being of the Children and Families in Jamaica
The Issa Trust Foundation has joined forces with the Upliftment Foundation to bring $50,000US of medical supplies and medications to help the children and families in Jamaica. - November 17, 2010 - Issa Trust Foundation
New Characteristics of Premature Aging Protein Discovered at Stevens
Dr. Joseph Glavy, Assistant Professor of Chemical Biology at Stevens Institute of Technology, and a team of student scientists uncovered a disease-related protein outside of its known range. This new look into the workings of the body creates hope for future treatments and other advances in biology and medicine. - November 17, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The Literacy Site and GreaterGood Network Celebrate Six Years of Clicking and Nearly 3 Million Free Books for Kids
The Literacy Site, a website in the GreaterGood Network, celebrates six years of giving in November. Since it began, The Literacy Site has funded nearly three million books for children through free clicks on its orange button. For many, these books were the first book that they ever owned. - November 17, 2010 - GreaterGood
Melissa Tartari of Yale University to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Tartari’s project to conduct an explorative data collection project. - November 17, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Facundo Alvaredo of the Paris School of Economics, Sir Tony Atkinson of Nuffield College and Salvatore Morelli of Oxford University to be Awarded a Grant from INET
The Institute for New Economic Thinking will fund professors Alvaredo, Atkinson and Morelli to Research the Long Run History of Economic Inequality: Income, Wealth, and Financial Crisis. - November 17, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Sophus Reinert and Francesca Viano of Cambridge University to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
An INET Grant will fund Professor Reinert and Professor Viano’s project to make historically significant economics texts available in English for the first time. - November 17, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
The BizWorld Foundation Announces Education Luncheon Honoring Ron Conway of Angel Investors
The BizWorld Foundation, a national non-profit organization dedicated to teaching entrepreneurship, business and finance to children, will host a fundraising Luncheon on Tuesday, December 14th at the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco. - November 16, 2010 - The BizWorld Foundation
Phoenix Rising Academy Takes Ancient Wisdom Into Digital Age in Face of Humanities Cuts
Academic courses in Western Esotericism, Philosophy and the Arts are made available on a global scale by an international faculty of accomplished scholars seeking to reinstate appreciation and scholarship of philosophy and culture. - November 15, 2010 - Phoenix Rising Academy
Joe DiMaggio Award Dinner Honoring Iraq War Casualty NYC-Born Specialist Brendan Marrocco
Bob Costas, Jim Ryan, Tiki Barber, Leonard Marshall and NY Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira will join HeartShare Human Services next Tuesday evening when the 2010 Joe DiMaggio Award will be presented to US Army Specialist Brendan Marrocco. Born and raised in Staten Island, Marrocco miraculously... - November 14, 2010 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Arts Unbound Gift Shop Grand Opening in Maplewood This November
As part of a yearlong celebration of its tenth anniversary, Arts Unbound, a non-profit organization for artists with disabilities, is opening a Pop Up holiday gift store in Maplewood Village to recognize over 20 talented artists with disabilities whose work with be on display and for sale. - November 14, 2010 - Arts Unbound
New York Charity, Nourishing USA Honored by Classy Awards
The Second Annual CLASSY Awards were held November 7 in San Diego California, where a plethora of the Nation’s finest came out to recognize the top philanthropic achievements by charities, businesses, and individuals from eight major cities. - November 14, 2010 - Nourishing USA
45th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights at Channel Islands Harbor
Channel Islands Harbor kicks off the holidays with its 45th annual holiday Parade of Lights 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Dec. 11, with the parade beginning at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to enjoy a full day of holiday activities and watch festively decorated boats in the parade. Kids can play in 36 tons... - November 14, 2010 - Channel Islands Harbor
Local Start-Up TippingBucket.org Competing for $250,000 Pepsi Grant
TippingBucket.org, the Provo-based “drop in the bucket” fundraising website that promises to “change the world or your money back,” is in the running to become the first UT organization to secure a grant in the Pepsi Refresh Project. 340 organizations are competing to win a... - November 14, 2010 - TippingBucket.org
At Stevens, Dr. Sutin is Detecting Divers by the Sound of Their Breath
At Stevens Institute of Technology, The Innovation UniversityTM, Dr. Alexander Sutin is developing a non-lethal weapon for protecting ports from underwater divers with malicious intentions -- an acoustic device that overwhelms them with the amplified sound of their own breath. His latest research will be presented by co-author Dr. Yegor Sinelnikov in a paper at the Acoustical Society of America's 2nd Pan-American/Iberian Meeting on Acoustics in Cancun, Mexico, held on November 15-19. - November 13, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Mobile Monday Chicago to Address Mobile Web Site Development and Strategy
On Monday, November 15, 2010 Chicago’s mobile industry professionals will gather for a presentation from J Schwan, Mobile Technology Practice Partner for Solstice Consulting, on the topic of "Mobile Web Development - 30 tips in 60 minutes." “There’s been a lot of change... - November 13, 2010 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
Connecticut Concert Ballet Announces 2010 Performances of the Nutcracker
Connecticut Concert Ballet continues a 36-year tradition with its announcement of performances of the full-length Nutcracker in the Greater Hartford, CT area. - November 13, 2010 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Ghost Hunters to Appear in Westfield on November 28 to Spotlight Tourette Syndrome
Cast members from Ghost Hunters to appear at 4th Annual Dinner and Show to benefit NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome. - November 13, 2010 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
An Organic Evening with the Garden at Eden
Fashions and organic food will mix at an Organic Evening with the Garden at Eden, hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue at the Bell Tower Shops (U.S. 41 and Daniels Parkway). An Organic Evening will be held on Tuesday, November 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will benefit Eden Autism Services... - November 13, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Veteran Sports Marketer Chris Weiller Joins My Sports Dreams LLC
Will Spearhead Company’s Strategy in Youth Sports and Expand Partnerships Nationwide - November 13, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Women’s eNews Founder Receives Women of Excellence Award
National Association for Female Executive honors Rita Henley Jensen as Social Media Star. - November 13, 2010 - Women's eNews
Matthew 25: Ministries Passes Historic Milestones in November 2010 International Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief Organization Ships Record Amounts of Aid
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization headquartered in Blue Ash, OH will surpass all previous performance goals in November of 2010. On Thursday, November 11, Matthew 25 will ship its 11 millionth pound of relief for the year 2010. On Friday, November 12, Matthew 25 will ship its 500th forty-foot sea-going container for the year 2010. Both numbers are record-setting single year totals. - November 13, 2010 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Ozanam Guild and The Speedy Car Wash Fundraising for Kansas City Youth Local Car Wash Teams Up with Volunteer Committee to Benefit Kansas City Children’s Home
Local Car wash teams up with Volunteer Committee to Benefit Kansas City Children’s home - November 13, 2010 - Ozanam Home for Children
North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Partners with Doozy of a Deal for Fundraising Effort
“Deal of the Day” website provides broad exposure for Chamber businesses while donating a portion of proceeds back to the NSCC. - November 13, 2010 - North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce
IAPAM's hCG Training Prepares Physicians for Weight Loss Resolutions
For physicians who want to add hCG for Weight Loss to their practices in preparation for the flood of patients on January 1, 2011, attendance at the December 3rd seminar is the last chance to be educated in the IAPAM's Exclusive hCG Protocol, and receive all the resources and ongoing support needed to successfully and profitably add hCG for weight loss to a practice. - November 12, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
James Lawyer Named New President of WomenCertified® Auto
WomenCertified®, the Seal women trust for better service, is raising the bar even higher in the automotive industry by naming James Lawyer as its new President of the WomenCertified® Auto division. Jim Lawyer is one of the most experienced and respected leaders in the field of online... - November 12, 2010 - WomenCertified
William Lazonick of the Academic-Industry Research Network to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
INET will fund Professor Lazonick’s project to analyze the ways in which an important financial institution – the stock market – affects the real economic performance of the industrial corporations that are listed on it - November 12, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
GotoAID Mobile First Aid App Producer Joins HSI Family of Brands
Health & Safety Institute (HSI) is pleased to announce that GotoAID has joined the HSI family of brands. - November 12, 2010 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
iSekurity and AIDPS Target Identity Theft in New England
AIDPS, an authorized iSekurity Identity Theft Protection distributor, announces expansion into the New England states. - November 12, 2010 - Advanced Identity Protection Services
Solid-State Chemistry Services CRO, Onyx Scientific Reports Increased Demand for Polymorph Screening, Salt Selection and Crystallization Studies
Onyx delivers “one partner” convenience with pre-agreed workflows tailored to support key analytical milestones and timescales. - November 12, 2010 - Onyx Scientific Ltd
Artlightenment at Church of Scientology Nashville Invigorates the Artist Spirit
Artlightenment is an annual event held in the historic Fall School building, itself a piece of art restored by the Church of Scientology in 2009. - November 12, 2010 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
St. John Little Wings Childcare Presents: Katie Stam, Miss America 2009
Former Miss America in Concert at Indianapolis Southeast Side Church - November 12, 2010 - St John Lutheran Church
Glamour Gone Good, Inc. Launches Virtual Shop to Encourage Charitable Giving During Holiday Shopping Season
You shop. They donate. Fashion, Beauty & Charity collide to the holiday shopper's delight. - November 12, 2010 - Glamour Gone Good, Inc.
NAFA's Legislative Team Clarifies Sales of Taxable Fuel Issues
NAFA retains experienced legislative representatives in Washington, DC and Ottawa, ON to coordinate vital information on laws, regulations, and other government activity relating to fleets. - November 12, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Crumbling Home of Pioneering Family Set for Restoration
The Delray Beach CRA, Community Land Trust, and Stuart & Shelby Development are partnering to save the historic 86-year-old Franklin House by rebuilding the home to provide affordable housing. - November 12, 2010 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Celebrity Crowd Helps Hearts of Gold Raise $240,000 for NYC’s Homeless Mothers & Children
14th Annual Gala, Emceed by Law & Order: SVU’s Tamara Tunie, Included Cocktails, Dinner, Auctions, Fashion Show, and Dancing… for a Great Cause - November 11, 2010 - Hearts of Gold
Robert Clemen Joins EcoFair360 as 2011 Event Manager
Past president of the Lakeland Builders Association will act as liaison to the business community help build attendance and local economic impact of the Fair, which will take place at the Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn, WI on July 8-10, 2011. - November 11, 2010 - Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center
Stevens Professor Arthur Ritter Elected to AIMBE College of Fellows
Dr. Arthur Ritter, Distinguished Service Professor and Associate Department Director for Biomedical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, has recently been elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). His selection by AIMBE... - November 11, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Kingsport Chamber and KOSBE Kick Off Global Entrepreneurship Week with Small Business Night School Nov 16 & 17
In recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce and KOSBE have teamed up to put on the Fall 2010 Small Business Night School, on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 16 & 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce in Downtown Kingsport. - November 11, 2010 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
KOSBE Officially Announces Judge Panel and Guest Speaker for the 2010 Annual KOSBE Awards
KOSBE is pleased to announce the ten judges and guest speaker that have been selected for the 2010 Annual KOSBE Awards. Inaugurated in 1994, the Annual KOSBE Awards is the longest running and most recognized small business-focused awards program in the Tri-Cities area. - November 11, 2010 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Praygrounds Announces the Development of the Legacy Baton
The Legacy Baton is a new multi-generational gift item that helps commemorate the passing of patriotic, family, and/or faith values from one generation to the next. - November 10, 2010 - Praygrounds
3 Sun Thanksgiving Restoring Original Meaning Through Year-Round Hobby and Cause
Bringing mainstream Americans and American Indians together in a spirit of kindness and historical honesty is the ambitious objective of a new year-round holiday hobby movement being spearheaded by newcomer, 3 Sun Thanksgiving. After company founder, Carrie Franzwa, came face to face some years ago... - November 10, 2010 - TIPS of Oregon / 3 Sun Thanksgiving
Fall 2010 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards Announced
NABE announces the winners of the Fall 2010 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards. - November 10, 2010 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)
American Cornhole Organization Names Title Charity
The American Cornhole Organization welcomes Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana as a charity partner for the ACO World Championships Feb. 3-6, 2011 at the Horseshoe hotel and casino near Louisville, Kentucky. - November 10, 2010 - American Cornhole Organization
The Pongo Fund: One Year, One Million Life-Saving Meals
The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank to Distribute its One-Millionth Meal on November 14 - November 10, 2010 - The Pongo Fund
Stevens and TNO Conduct Joint Experiments in Dutch Harbor to Gather Acoustic Data for Maritime and Port Security
Initial experimental results presented by TNO at the Waterside Security 2010 Conference November 3 – 5. - November 10, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
New Medicare Final Rule Cuts Home Care
Final Rule Scaled Back from Original Proposal, Still Damaging to Home Health Services, Home Care Alliance says. - November 10, 2010 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
"America's Top Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities," Online Voting Takes Place from December 1st Through December 15, 2010
DiversityBusiness.com will be holding its 11th annual online election for the “Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business Opportunities” from December 1, 2010 – December 15, 2010. The voting business owners base their decisions on such factors as the volume, consistency and... - November 10, 2010 - DiversityBusiness.com
Stevens Professor Hongbin Li Receives AFRL Contract to Develop MIMO Radar
Dr. Hongbin Li, Professor of Electrical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, has recently been awarded a three-year US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) contract to study distributed radar systems and improve object detection. His research will develop networked radar capabilities... - November 10, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
CPFJ Presents The Tim Warfield Organ Band During Its CD Release Party for Warfield's A Sentimental Journey
Returning home from his European tour, Tim Warfield will celebrate the release of his latest CD, A Sentimental Journey, during the upcoming 11/14 concert at the Hilton Harrisburg in downtown Harrisburg. - November 10, 2010 - Central PA Friends of Jazz
Forum for Hindu Awakening's "Spotlight on Hinduism" Received Well in Fort Collins
On the occasion of the widely celebrated Hindu "festival of lights," Diwali, many from Fort Collins and surrounding areas thronged to attend the "Spotlight on Hinduism," a public event held to create awareness about Hinduism. - November 10, 2010 - Forum for Hindu Awakening