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Special Parents of Teaneck (SPOTNJ) Presents Advocacy Workshop on November 17
Attorney Christine Soto to Address: Practical Strategies for Collaborating with Your Child Study Team. - November 10, 2010 - SPOT NJ
Healthy Heritage Movement Hosts Free Diabetes Screening
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and in recognition Healthy Heritage Movement Inc. is hosting a health outreach event featuring free diabetes screening tests, lifestyle assessments, handing out 'Your Game Plan to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes' gift bags, and a team of wellness experts will be on hand to answer important health related questions. - November 10, 2010 - Healthy Heritage Movement, Inc.
Pridelines Youth Services Unveils New Website
Pridelines announces the launch of the organization’s new website, www.pridelines.org. - November 10, 2010 - Pridelines Youth Services
International Volunteer Programs Association Convenes Conference for Practitioners
On November 4, 2010 International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA) convened its 2010 IVPA Conference. The event, held at Cross-Cultural Solutions’s headquarters in New Rochelle, NY, brought together executive directors from leading volunteer sending organizations from around the... - November 10, 2010 - International Volunteer Programs Association
Learn from Leading Dermatologists at IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training
The IAPAM continues to offer the industry's best clinical, hands-on, aesthetic medicine training in the most advanced skin care procedures. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is a weekend training program, designed by physicians for physicians, and supports the addition of the top 5 minimally invasive procedures: botox, dermal fillers, lasers, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and hCG for Weight Loss to an existing practice or the launch of a medical spa. - November 09, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
SCI-Arc Gallery Exhibition Debuts December 3
The Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) announces the book release of SCI-Arc Gallery 2002-10, produced by SCI-Arc Press and published by AADCU, Beijing. A discussion with gallery exhibitors and Director Eric Owen Moss will be held in SCI-Arc’s W.M. Keck Lecture Hall on Friday, December 3, 2010, at 7:00 pm. A book signing and reception will follow. - November 08, 2010 - Southern California Institute of Architecture
World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Hailed a Resounding Success
The 3rd Annual Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, which recently took place in Los Angeles was organized by the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) and attracted over 1,200 delegates from over 84 countries. - November 08, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
TakingITGlobal and Staples Foundation for Learning Take Action on Climate Change Across Europe
TakingITGlobal, a global non-profit organization that serves youth worldwide, has received a $116,000 grant from the Staples Foundation for Learning (SFFL) for its Tread Lightly program. Tread Lightly provides educators and youths opportunities such as online global classrooms, environmentally themed arts contest and ecological footprint challenges to engage in climate change issues at the local, national and international levels. - November 08, 2010 - TakingITGlobal
IAPAM Adds Education on Metabolism to Its hCG Training
The IAPAM's hCG Physician Weight Loss Program now includes a new educational session on metabolism, using the same calorimeter used by The Biggest Loser (tm), to assess a patient's metabolic rates and help ensure long term success during the maintenance phase of the IAPAM hCG Protocol. - November 08, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization November Event: Guest Speaker Chika Imakita, Marketing Manager UPS Japan
Ms. Imakita will share her experiences as an executive at a major international company in Japan. Event notice here: http://bit.ly/9G0ZFX - November 08, 2010 - FEWJapan
Simi Valley Police Foundation is a Sponsor of Football Game Nov. 14
The Gary Galloway Memorial Football Game is named for the officer who served SVPD for more than 30 years. It is a much anticipated contest between the Fire and Police departments. - November 08, 2010 - Simi Valley Police Foundation
Simi Valley Police Foundation Hires Executive Director
The Simi Valley Police Foundation has hired Jeanne M. Brown as Executive Director. - November 08, 2010 - Simi Valley Police Foundation
Katharina Pistor of Columbia Law School to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Pistor’s multidisciplinary research to perform a series of case studies that would construct a new theory of the relationship between laws and markets. - November 08, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
John B. Davis of Marquette U. and U. of Amsterdam and D. Wade Hands of the U. of Puget Sound to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Davis’ and Hands’ project to conduct research on herding behavior in the economics and professional investment community. - November 08, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
David Harris and Timothy Glatzer of West Virginia University, and Amy Blake of Keane Federal Systems to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Harris, Glatzer and Blake’s project to construct a monograph to permit the modeling of capital, inventory and financial capital in economies. - November 08, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Steven Medema of University of Colorado Denver to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Medema’s project to write an intellectual history of the Coase theorem - November 08, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Cosma Shalizi, Mark Schervish and Daniel Mcdonald of Carnegie Mellon University to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund a project to extend proven techniques in statistical learning theory - November 08, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
James Robinson of Harvard University and Steven Pincus of Yale University to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Robinson and Professor Pincus’ research project relating to a new interpretation of the events causing the British Industrial Revolution - November 08, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Washington Chiefs Fundraising Campaign -- If You Donate a Dollar, You Can Produce a Scholar--Put Kids 1st
Put-Kids_1st the Washington Chiefs Organization Fundraising Campaign -- If You Donate a Dollar, You Can Produce a Scholar--Put Kids 1st - November 07, 2010 - Washington Chiefs Inc.
Margaret Levenstein of the University of Michigan and Naomi Lamoreaux of Yale University to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Levenstein and Professor Lamoreaux’s project to examine historically the long-term costs of macroeconomic instability in a major metropolitan area. - November 06, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Colorado’s Bioscience Industry Awarded Over $23 Million in Funding from Federal Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Grant and Tax Credit Program
According to the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), Colorado’s bioscience industry received more than $23 million for 102 different projects in the Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project (QTDP) program, per data posted online Monday by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Colorado ranks in the top ten of states applying for credits and grants under the new program. - November 06, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Pit Bull Rescue Group Gets Sweet Deal from Rescue Chocolate
Pit Bull Rescue Central has been named the November 2010 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. The pit bull rescue group has been in existence since 2004. Through educating the general public, its... - November 06, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
Green Government Podcast Features Federal Fleet Project Leader Previewing Session at GOVgreen Conference and Exposition
CEIL’s podcast series discusses GOVgreen’s transportation session - November 06, 2010 - Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL)
New York State CIO to Deliver Keynote Address at 2010 BDPA New York Scholarship and Awards Dinner
BDPA New York announced today that Melodie Mayberry-Stewart, PhD, New York State Chief Information Officer and Director of the Office of Technology, will keynote the chapter’s 2010 Scholarship and Awards Dinner. Dr. Melodie Mayberry-Stewart was appointed to the position of New York State... - November 06, 2010 - BDPA New York
Two Community Leaders Join Moorpark College Foundation Board
Allan Mann of Troop Real Estate and Kathleen Percival of Simi Valley Hospital join the governing board for the Moorpark College Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports the college and its students. - November 06, 2010 - Moorpark College Foundation
Hear Us Roar! Women Step Into Their Own Powers and Share Their Roar
Hear Us Roar! announces the release of its first book, “Hear Us Roar! 28 Stories of Everyday Women Leading Extraordinary Lives.” This collection of stories provides an opportunity for ‘ordinary’ women to share themselves so that other ‘ordinary’ women will catch a glimpse of their own reflection. - November 06, 2010 - Hear Us Roar
The Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) 7th Annual International Conference
Join experts on the practice, research, and public policy of integrative oncology —a field that makes optimal use of the most promising complementary therapeutic options for cancer survivors, including natural and botanical products, nutrition, acupuncture, and mind-body therapies. - November 06, 2010 - Society for Integrative Oncology
NJAPM 17th Annual Mediation Conference, 11/13/10: “The Mediation Challenge: Thriving Through Change” Features Richard Steen and Tammy Lenski at the Imperia, Somerset, NJ
New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators' (NJAPM) 17th Annual Conference will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13th, 2010, from 8:15 AM to 4 PM at The Imperia, in Somerset, NJ. The theme of the conference is “The Mediation Challenge: Thriving Through Change.” The conference features New Jersey Bar Association President, Richard H. Steen, and marketing guru, Tammy Lenski. The conference includes 6 workshops, an ethics session, breakfast and lunch. MCLE NJ credits. Open to the public. - November 06, 2010 - New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators
Raleigh Regional Association Of REALTORS® Member Wins 30 Under 30
Christina Valkanoff Recognized for Outstanding Career and Charity Work - November 06, 2010 - RRAR
Destination:PEACE Announces Spring 2011 Volunteer Vacations in Mexico
Build a House in San Miguel de Allende, Create a Community Garden in Isla Mujeres, Assist at a Spay / Neuter Clinic in Punta Mita and More with Destination:PEACE - November 06, 2010 - Destination:PEACE
Infinity Insurance and AmpleHarvest.org Launch Virtual Food Drive
Infinity Insurance Matching Contributions to the AmpleHarvest.org Campaign - November 05, 2010 - AmpleHarvest.org
Swedish Glee Club Celebrates the Holidays with a Concert and Smorgasboard
Waukegan Swedish Glee Club Celebrates 105 Years of song with Julmiddag The Waukegan Swedish Glee Club, founded December 8, 1905, will celebrate its annual Julmiddag on December 12, 2010 at the Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Road in Wheeling. The program will begin at 3 pm with the... - November 05, 2010 - Swedish Glee Club
New Website Coming to Support the Family Caregiver
Caregiver Village is a new online community focused on providing encouragement and support for family caregivers. - November 05, 2010 - Caregiver Village
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Co-Host 15th Annual North Carolina Veterinary Conference
Southeast Region’s Largest Veterinary Conference to Take Place at Raleigh Convention Center. - November 05, 2010 - NCVMA
The NCCWPS Partners with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Women’s Summit for Women on Board Workshop
Nonprofit Prepares Women for Elected and Appointed Offices Nov. 6 - November 05, 2010 - NCCWPS
ID8 Systems Empowers Employee and Student Idea Sharing at Stevens Institute of Technology
With its 140-year history of entrepreneurship, Stevens Institute of Technology, The Innovation University (TM), is launching ideation campaigns to expedite and implement the ideas of students, faculty, and staff on how to improve the overall experience at the university. Posters around the Stevens... - November 05, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Parents Step Ahead to Honor Six Parents at 5th Annual “Parent of the Year” Gala
Award-winning columnist to be keynote speaker at Dec. 3 event hosted by non-profit parent-education program. - November 05, 2010 - Parents Step Ahead
NPSA Announces Single Site Operator Workshop
Container Solutions' Founder Phil Herndon will discuss insights for the single site operator. - November 05, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing Among Four U.s. Mayors Named as Fellows by the Urban Land Institute Daniel Rose Center for Public Leadership in Land Use
Bing and his team will offer guidance to ULI in the development of products, programs and services that cover a broad spectrum of work incorporating three over-arching themes: real estate finance and development; the interdependencies and respective roles of the public and private sectors; and the role and importance of the public realm in creating viable, thriving communities. - November 05, 2010 - Urban Land Institute Michigan
David Weinstein of Columbia University to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Weinstein’s project to research how the output of firms outside of the financial sector are affected by the health of the banks and other financial institutions. - November 05, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Steven Fazzari of Washington University Receives Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Fazzari’s project to develop an original model of Keynesian demand-led growth in developed economies and activities to communicate basic principles of Keynesian macroeconomics to a wide audience - November 05, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Rio School District Celebrates Nyeland Acres Center, 4th Annual Golden Heart Award
Rio School District will celebrate the grand opening of the Office of Student and Family Services Nyeland Center and present the 4th Annual Golden Heart Award honoring a dedicated Rio community leader from 4 – 6 p.m., Nov. 18. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. The event will be... - November 05, 2010 - Rio School District
D. Wade Hands of University of Puget Sound to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Hands’ project to conduct the initial research and archiving work at Duke University’s Paul Samuelson archives. - November 05, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Leanne Ussher of Queens College City University of New York, Sorin Solomon and Marco Lamieri to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Ussher’s project to simulate how distress and growth propagate through the real economy. - November 05, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Edward J Kane of Boston College, Armen Hovakimian, and Luc Laeven to be Awarded a Grant from Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Kane’s project to conduct a macroeconomics research project relating to systemic risk. - November 05, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Compassion 2010 Fundraiser
Family Event to Benefit Three Non Profits in Need Compassion 2010 will host a family event with live music from local bands, activities for children, food, raffles and prizes throughout the day, silent auction and vendors. This first annual effort to raise funds for three faith-based Non Profits will take place at the Monastery, in Mesa on Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. - November 04, 2010 - Compassion 2010 Fundraiser
Kentucky Asian Culture Association Brings Shen Yun Back to Louisville on Feb 7-8, 2011
Shen Yun Performing Arts is coming back to Louisville, the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, Whitney Hall on Feb 7-8, 2011 with a whole new program. To see what Louisville audiences say about Shen Yun in 2010 season, please visit: kyshow.com - November 04, 2010 - Kentucky Asian Culture Association
i4cp Study: Diversity’s Dynamic Dozen
Groundbreaking Research by i4cp Uncovers the 12 Diversity Practices of High-Performance Organizations. - November 04, 2010 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Balance Integration Group Releases Its Latest Book Titled A New Beginning
People experiencing a life crisis are not always able to see a way out of their predicament towards a life that is stable, healthy, and positive. Local author, Addison C. Arthur, writes a book that helps those encountering a life crisis to use it as an opportunity to change their lives for the better. - November 04, 2010 - Balance Integration Group
Milton Cerny, Counsel, McGuireWoods LLP to Speak at KC’s The Impact of New Federal Tax Requirements on Hospitals
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Milton Cerny, Counsel of McGuireWoods LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Impact of New Federal Tax Requirements on... - November 04, 2010 - The Knowledge Group