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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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
‘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
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
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
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
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
Thomas J. Salerno, Co-Chair, International Restructuring Group, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P., to Speak at KC’s Hot Topics in Bankruptcy for Attorneys Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Thomas J. Salerno, Co-Chair, International Restructuring Group, Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P., will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast... - December 10, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
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
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
Clearwater FL 18th Annual Winter Wonderland Opens Welcoming Everyone
Clearwater, FL’s 18th annual Winter Wonderland (http://www.clearwatercommunityvolunteers.org) holiday Festival, Toy and Food drive opened Dec. 3rd and runs through Dec. 22 welcoming everyone. - December 10, 2010 - Church of Scientology
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Honors Top Corporations and Minority Businesses with 2010 Partnership Awards
The Partnership Awards presented top corporate honors to IBM Corporation as National Corporation of the Year; New York Life Insurance as Regional Corporation of the Year; Interpublic Group with the Chairman’s Award and Joy Crichlow of Con Edison with Advocate of the Year. Outstanding African American, Hispanic American and Asian American New York and New Jersey business-owners were saluted with Supplier Awards. - December 10, 2010 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Steven C. Bennett, Partner, Jones Day, to Speak at KC’s Hot Topics in Bankruptcy for Attorneys Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Steven C. Bennett, Partner, Jones Day, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Hot Topics in Bankruptcy for Attorneys Live... - December 10, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Global EXPOSURE Concert Confirmed for 2011
The 3-day concert OP Music House held in August 2010 to expose domestic violence by being streamed live around the world, is officially annual. The 2nd EXPOSURE Concert: Because love shouldn't hurt (version 2.0) will be held July 29, 30 and 31, 2011 at Club Paradise in Blasdell, NY. Bands and sponsors are already jumping to be on roster. - December 10, 2010 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
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
Paper to Pearls: a Greener Shade of Hope
Paper to Pearls, a micro‐enterprise initiative in northern Uganda, is featured prominently in the premier issue of Live Green Magazine, a bi‐monthly publication that celebrates and encourages a modern green lifestyle. The issue features Paper to Pearls’ signature “eyes and... - December 09, 2010 - Paper to Pearls
iFabbo Launches New Website for Fashion & Beauty Bloggers
International Fashion & Beauty Bloggers’ Organization becomes an important tool for corporations and consumers. - December 09, 2010 - iFabbo - International Fashion & Beauty Bloggers' Organization
NJ Blind Citizens Association Honors Humanitarians: Century-Old Charity Celebrates Champions of the Blind
The New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA), the oldest organization of the blind and visually impaired in the state, held their annual awards dinner this week honoring New Jersey’s most dedicated donors and volunteers to serve the historic charity over the past year. Honorees from... - December 09, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Honor Hall of Fame Members
Three Members of Local Real Estate Association Honored at Awards Ceremony. - December 09, 2010 - RRAR
Knockout Sports Foundation's Banquet -- Saturday, December 11
Banquet for Knockout Sports Foundation, Saturday, December 11, 2010, Burnham, IL at Knockout Sports Complex. Knockout Sports Foundation Inc. is hosting a Banquet on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 5 pm at Knockout Sports Complex, 3 S. Martha Ave. Burnham, IL 60633. The event will include an evening... - December 09, 2010 - Knockout Sports Foundation Inc.
DCIA Presents CONTENT IN THE CLOUD Conference at CES
Special Early Registration Rates End on December 31st. - December 08, 2010 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Make the Commitment Today and See "What a Difference a Book Makes" Tomorrow. 100,000 Books Collected in Just One Year.
Child Care Resource Center, a non-profit serving the San Fernando, Antelope, and Santa Clarita Valleys, has collected 100,000 books in the past year. Over 60,000 have been distributed to children and families that would not otherwise have age appropriate books. - December 08, 2010 - child care resource center
Michael J. McGoldrick, Director, KPMG, to Speak at KC’s It’s Time to Face the Music: The Final Draft of Schedule UTP for 2010 and The Latest IRS Guidance
The 2010 Schedule UTP and Instructions are now in final form. Certain corporate income taxpayers must now file this form and eventually many more will have to follow suit. Simultaneously IRS issued guidance explaining the changes it made - or did not make - to the draft Schedule UTP released in April and announcing changes to its “policy of restraint” plus an internal directive. - December 08, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
WomenCertified® Receives Feedback from Satisfied Customers
WomenCertified® is a training and certification program designed to help businesses achieve higher standards of sales and customer service for their customers. According to founder Delia Passi, tailoring customer service to women’s levels of expectation has added benefits for male... - December 08, 2010 - WomenCertified
Pets for Patriots Launches Program for Fort Wayne Veterans to Connect with Shelter Pets
Charity partners with Allen County SPCA and area veterinarians to help veterans and service members honorably adopt at-risk shelter pets. - December 08, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Marlborough’s Largest Commercial Property Owners Gather for Roundtable Discussion
Marlborough Economic Development Corp seeks to work with commercial property owners to increase occupancy - December 08, 2010 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces New Nuts and Bolts of Real Estate Investing Series
During its new Nuts and Bolts Of Real Estate webinar series, CT REIA will be interviewing leading real estate professionals in Connecticut such as insurance brokers, home inspectors, home stagers, hard money lenders, appraisers, and more. - December 08, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA