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NLAPW Exhibit Symbols of Peace
The National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) exhibit symbols of peace, an art display - the Tapestry for Peace. - October 09, 2010 - National League of American Pen Women
Stefan Drew Associates Help UK Businesses with 20% VAT Rise
With 20% VAT just around the corner in the UK, the only Customer First approved company in the west midlands is offering local businesses help to improve their customer service. Stefan Drew Associates, are providing local businesses with ongoing Customer Service advice to ensure they can survive the 20% VAT hike. - October 08, 2010 - Stefan Drew Associates
Michael Mensik, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding The SEC, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and Corporate Governance
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael S. Mensik, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding The SEC, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and Corporate Governance.” This event is scheduled for December 21, 2010 at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. (For further details, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_ERM.html - October 08, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Join WaterAid's 10,000 Steps a Day to Stay Fit and Healthy for Summer
Walk4Water is a national fundraising event coordinated by WaterAid. 1st – 31st October is officially Walk4Water month, which coincides with National Water Week in October. The concept is simple, register to walk 10,000 steps a day with your friends or workmates and raise funds to help end water poverty. Make a difference by getting fit, you'll also save the planet from carbon emissions - 67.5kg for every 10,000 steps. First 1000 people to register online will get a free pedometer. - October 08, 2010 - WaterAid
Lanta Animal Welfare, a Dog and Cat Rescue Organization in Thailand, Needs International Volunteers and Funding
Lanta Animal Welfare was established following the tsunami in 2004 to stop the overpopulation of dogs and cats and save them from starvation, disease, inhumane treatment and painful death. LAW is appealing for help and donations from vets, students, rescue organizations, companies and animal lovers everywhere. - October 08, 2010 - Lanta Animal Welfare
Moorpark College Stages Tony-Winning Broadway Rock Opera ‘Rent’
“Rent,” the award-winning Broadway rock opera, will lead off the Moorpark College 2010-11 Theatre season. Opening night is Friday, October 15, 2010, with weekend performances running through October 30. - October 08, 2010 - Moorpark College Foundation
Michael A. Crain, Principal, The Financial Valuation Group to Speak at KC’s Commercial Damages: Overview and Cross Examination - Bullet Proof or Bullet Holes?
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael A. Crain, Principal, The Financial Valuation Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Commercial Damages: Overview... - October 08, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
As Heating Season Nears, New Group Calls for 25 Percent of Heating Needs in the Northeast to Come from Renewable Energy
Today, the Northeast Biomass Thermal Working Group (NEBTWG) called on legislators and state officials in the northeastern U.S. to begin work on meeting 25% of the region's heating needs with renewable energy. The group's plan, Heating the Northeast with Renewable Biomass: A Bold Vision for 2025,... - October 08, 2010 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Family Service Breaks Ground on Supportive Housing Residence
Family Service broke ground yesterday on a new, affordable supportive housing residence in Evesham for three women with disabilities. The new home will take the place of an old barn which was torn down in July of 2008 and make way for new housing for individuals at risk of homelessness. Construction on the new three bedroom two bath home, will begin this week and be completed by spring of 2011. - October 08, 2010 - Family Service
Released U.S. Hiker Sarah Shourd Speaks at Women's eNews Luncheon
Women’s eNews has released, with her permission, a video of recently freed U.S. hiker Sarah Shourd talking candidly at a private luncheon held in her honor. Sarah Shourd returned to the U.S. on Sept. 19 after 14 months in an Iranian prison, accused of spying. She spoke candidly about her... - October 08, 2010 - Women's eNews
OysterFest is November 6 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
From 10-4pm on Saturday November 6, come celebrate the Chesapeake’s oyster at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) OysterFest in St. Michaels. The event features live music, oysters and other food, children’s activities, boat rides, oyster demonstrations and harvesting... - October 08, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards Over $7.6 Million in Grants to Area Nonprofits
Those receiving grants include: Arab-American National Museum in Dearborn, Heidelberg Project in Detroit and The Fair Food Project also in Detroit. - October 08, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Sulfate-Enhanced Bioremediation Technology, EAS™, Wins Pollution Engineering’s Editor’s Choice Award
EOS Remediation’s Sulfate-Enhanced Bioremediation Technology, EAS™, wins Pollution Engineering’s Editor’s Choice Award for 2010. As technologies continue to evolve, Pollution Engineering recognizes companies making significant contributions to the pollution control industry. - October 08, 2010 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Flair: Bringing Fashionable Philanthropy to Glenview's North Shore Country Club, Oct. 19
This acquisition event is the first of many "Flair" events. In September of next year, all donated clothing and accessories will go down the runway at Saks Fifth Avenue on Michigan Ave., followed by a two-day sale at The Peninsula Chicago. - October 08, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Downtown Street Jam Goes Country Western
Downtown Street Jam is a free community event that draws thousands of people to downtown Riverside. On Saturday, October 16 from 2 to 9 p.m. Downtown Street Jam will feature the best in Country Western and Blues music. - October 08, 2010 - Riverside Downtown Partnership
John A. Rego, Partner, Jones Day to Speak at KC’s The New Greenhouse Gas Rule for Companies
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John A. Rego, Partner, Jones Day will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The New Greenhouse Gas Rule for Companies.” This... - October 08, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
The Official Breast Cancer Awareness Flag Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Flying the Official Breast Cancer Awareness Flag is one way everyone can show support for the fight against the vicious disease that affects women, men and families throughout the world. - October 07, 2010 - Men For A Cause, United Against Breast Cancer
Carter Out-Raises Kent by More than Two-to-One
In the recent campaign finance reporting period, Texas House District 102 Republican nominee Stefani Carter outraised her Democratic opponent, Carol Kent, by more than two-to-one. Carter has completely erased the early Kent fundraising advantage – topping Kent by more than $18,000 during the... - October 07, 2010 - Stefani Carter for State Representative
Nanoimprint Lithography NSF Grant Awarded to Micro Device Lab at Stevens
Dr. Eui-Hyeok Yang, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Micro Device Laboratory (MDL) at Stevens Institute of Technology, will receive NSF funding for the acquisition of a Nanoimprint Lithography System for the purpose of nanoscience research and education based on low-dimensional materials. This equipment acquisition is an important step in achieving Dr. Yang’s goal of integrating research and education in nanotechnology at the MDL. - October 07, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Trust for Architectural Easements Applauds Recent Listing of Eagleville Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places
The Trust for Architectural Easements, one of the nation’s largest non-profit organizations dedicated to voluntary preservation through preservation easements, supported local efforts to list the Eagleville Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places. - October 07, 2010 - Trust for Architectural Easements
October Experts Connection Shows Executives How to Negotiate the Best Compensation in Tough Economic Times
Career Solvers Founder Barbara Safani to Offer Strategies to Improve Salary and Compensation Negotiation as Part of the Interview Process - October 07, 2010 - NETSHARE
Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Awards “State of the Industry Report” Research Project to Internet Decisions and CSM Research
Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has awarded the research contract for its next “State of the Industry Report” to Internet Decisions of Atlanta and CSM Research of Marietta. Internet Decisions and CSM Research submitted a joint response to TAG’s “request for... - October 07, 2010 - TAG think
Microfluidic Devices Advance 3D Tissue Engineering at Stevens
A research team, co-headed by Dr. Woo Lee and Dr. Hongjun Wang of Stevens Institute of Technology, has published a paper describing a new method that generates three-dimensional (3D) tissue models for studying bacterial infection of orthopedic implants. The paper, appearing in the journal Tissue Engineering, demonstrates a physiologically relevant approach for studying infection prevention strategies and emulating antibiotic delivery using 3D bone tissues cultured in microfluidic devices. - October 07, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Students to Compete in Cyber Security Competition
After top-ten finishes in the qualifying round, two Stevens Institute of Technology teams will compete in the finals of the Capture the Flag Application Security Challenge October 29. Hosted by the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, the competition pits ten undergraduate teams against... - October 07, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Download Safe Driving Tips for Free This Week
NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to support Drive Safely Work Week and encourages members of the Association to download their free campaign materials and help reduce distracted driving among their employees. - October 07, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Eden School Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for October 11
A formal ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open a school for children with autism will be held on Oct. 11, 10 a.m. at Eden Autism Services Florida, located at First Presbyterian Church, 2438 2nd Street in Fort Myers. Eden Autism Services’ president and CEO Tom McCool, Eden Florida... - October 07, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
IAPAM's hCG Training Helps Physicians Profitably Grow their Practices
The IAPAM's Physician hCG Weight Loss Training offers doctors a unique opportunity to learn the best practices and latest trends on using hCG for weight loss. This program combines the steps on how to incorporate a medical weight loss program into your practice, along with the latest clinical information. Physicians who complete the program will also be eligible to participate in the IAPAM's exclusive hCG medical malpractice program. - October 07, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
WERF Congratulates Robert Edwards on Nobel Prize: IVF Has Helped Thousands of Women with Endometriosis
The World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF) congratulates Professor Robert (Bob) Edwards for his outstanding scientific achievement in helping millions of infertile women have families. - October 07, 2010 - World Endometriosis Research Foundation
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Awarded Grant by Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation
Community Partner Program Supports Local Nonprofit - October 07, 2010 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
William Hamilton, Partner, Quarles & Brady LLP to Speak at KC’s Commercial Damages: Overview and Cross Examination - Bullet Proof or Bullet Holes?
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that William Hamilton, Partner, Quarles & Brady LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Commercial Damages: Overview and... - October 07, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Bradley J. Homant, Partner, KPMG LLP to Speak at KC’s FASB Exposure Drafts on Financial Statements, Equity/Liabilities Project & Leases
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Bradley J. Homant, Partner, KPMG LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “FASB Exposure Drafts on Financial Statements,... - October 07, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Friends Forever Expands Board with Global Business Executive
Friends Forever, a 501(c)(3) global non-partisan advocacy and awareness organization dedicated to peace, today announced that Terry Conner was appointed to its Board of Directors. With a career that spans over thirty years, Mr. Conner brings extensive experience working with global organizations... - October 06, 2010 - Friends Forever USA
Technology Association of Georgia to Celebrate Georgia’s Top Marketers
Awards to honor marketing leaders in ten diverse categories, from CMOs to SEO experts - October 06, 2010 - TAG think
The American College of Embryology (ACE) Opposes the Regulation of Human Embryos as Diagnostic Specimen
The American College of Embryology (ACE) opposes ruling DH-08-001 pending in California, which aims to regulate human embryos as diagnostic specimens. - October 06, 2010 - American College of Embryology
NRA Gives Jason Gregory Thumbs Up in Missouri's 27th District Race
NRA-PVF gives Jason Gregory highest rating in Missouri's House District 27 State Representative race. - October 06, 2010 - Gregory for State Representative
Volunteers Sought for 2010 Taste of the Islands
CROW, The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Inc., is seeking volunteers to work at its annual fundraising event, Taste of the Islands, to be held on Sunday, November 21. Volunteers are needed both the day prior to and day of the event to assist with setting up the grounds, decorations,... - October 06, 2010 - Center for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
Traditional Jeweler’s Annual Event Provides Free After-School Programs for Children
2010 Watch Extravaganza Raises Support for After-School All-Stars - October 06, 2010 - After-School All-Stars
Comments to Blog Post Yield Truckload of Donated Food for San Francisco Food Bank
Tyson Marks 10 years of Fighting Hunger, Donating More Than 34,000 Pounds of Food to Support Those at Risk of Hunger - October 06, 2010 - San Francisco Food Bank
First AEO/GMEN Sponsored Going Green Workshop Pilot in Georgia Was an “Outstanding” Success
A 1-day workshop on ‘How to Green Your Business,’ hosted by Cornerstone Association, Inc. was extremely successful in helping attendees discover how to “Green Their Business,” “Save Money” & “Increase Their Clientele.” The event (part 1of a 2 part... - October 06, 2010 - Cornerstone Association, Incorporation
Bruce Caldwell Joined the Advisory Board of the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) has appointed Bruce Caldwell, Research Professor of Economics and the Director of the Center for the History of Political Economy at Duke University, to its advisory board, which also includes five Nobel Prize winners. Currently the General Editor of... - October 06, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
12 Emerging Companies Selected to Present at CSIA DEMOgala
October 7 event to focus on disruptive technology and Colorado’s role in technology innovation - October 06, 2010 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association
NetHope Welcomes AED as the Newest Member of Their Information Technology Collaboration
NetHope, a unique collaboration of the world's leading international humanitarian organizations working together to solve common problems in the developing world, today welcomed its 32nd member organization: AED, a nonprofit organization working globally to improve education, health, civil society... - October 06, 2010 - NetHope
Eden President & CEO, Dr. Tom McCool Named Innovator of the Year
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... - October 06, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
Raytheon Co. and Bridge Energy Win Innovation Awards at Marlborough Business Innovation Summit
Inaugural event recognizes two of Marlborough’s key innovative industries. - October 06, 2010 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Corporate Fleet Sustainability Programs Soar
The number of corporate fleets with sustainability initiatives saw a huge increase in the past year according to a recent survey by NAFA Fleet Management Association. Results of the survey were published in the September/October 2010 issue of FLEETSolutions Magazine. - October 06, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Regenerate Conference Developed for Business Growth and Technology Education
Is your business ready to regenerate and grow - even in today's economy? The premiere event of Regenerate Business & Technology Conference is on track to help local businesses owners and entrepreneurs take their business to new levels. Regenerate is a joint development of the Adrian Area... - October 06, 2010 - Adrian Area Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Dine Out for Project Angel Tree
Local REALTORS® Community Service Committee Raises Funds for Holiday Gift Donations - October 06, 2010 - RRAR
Sustainable 1000 Highlights 15 of the Most Sustainable Organizations in America
Sustainable 1000's Green Radio features more than a dozen environmental, community-focused groups and corporations each week. These insightful conversations will cover local food, farmers, organic diets, business development, renewable energy, and more. Join the leaders of this new way of doing business, organizing communities, and protecting the ecology. - October 06, 2010 - Sustainable 1000
Texas Business Endorses Stefani Carter as "Best Suited to Promote a Better Business Climate in Texas"
The Business & Commerce Political Action Committee (BACPAC), the political arm of the Texas Association of Business (TAB), announced its endorsement of Republican Stefani Carter in Texas House District 102. “I'm honored to receive the endorsement of the Texas Association of... - October 05, 2010 - Stefani Carter for State Representative
Morton Grove Action Party Maintains Its Long Tradition of Encouraging Community Involvement in Government
The Action Party of Morton Grove encourages citizens to get involved in local government by actively volunteering to keep open, honest and effective leadership in their village. While no local offices are on the upcoming ballot, the organization encourages every eligible citizen to register and vote in the upcoming November 2, 2010 General Election. - October 05, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove