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Stevens Digital Triage Team Wins 1st Place in International ISPE Poster Competition
Two student teams from Stevens advanced to the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) Student Poster Competition at the 2010 ISPE Annual Meeting. After contending with teams from the world's top science and engineering schools, one Stevens team, represented by Biomedical Engineering student Rosemary Garofalo, walked away with first prize. - December 08, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
SIP Forum User Agent Configuration Recommendation Ratified and Published as RFC 6011 by the Internet Engineering Task Force
RFC 6011 provides the guidelines for consistent and simple configuration of SIP-based end-point devices. - December 07, 2010 - SIP Forum
Swapistan Helps Young Women Swap Skills with Each Other to Save Money
Swapistan, a new online group, helps young women get the services they need without having to pay for them. Swapistan provides a barter-like platform for members to swap skills and services with each other, when and where it is convenient for them. - December 07, 2010 - Swapistan
J. Richard Harvey, Jr., Professor, Villanova University Law School to Speak at KC’s It’s Time to Face the Music: The Final Draft of Schedule UTP for 2010
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 07, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Portable Storage Containers Prevent Leaks
The National Portable Storage Association offers records storage alternative in the wake of the WikiLeaks scandal. - December 07, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
The 12 Hidden Costs of Christmas
Finance Columnist Julie Desmond alerts consumer to budget for The 12 Hidden Costs of Christmas to avoid ringing in a New Year of debt. - December 06, 2010 - On My Own Now Ministries, Inc.
Small Business Winners Announced for the 2010 Annual KOSBE Awards
The winners of the 2010 Annual KOSBE Awards have been named by the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE). - December 06, 2010 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Capital Institute’s John Fullerton Spoke at Columbia University on the Importance of Finance and the Role of Students in Advancing Sustainability
Mr. Fullerton shared critical insights on the use of finance and impact investing to transform our unsustainable economy and revealed what the Capital Institute is doing to realize reform. - December 06, 2010 - Capital Institute
Capital Institute’s John Fullerton Discussed the Role of Finance in Creating a Sustainable Economic System at Investors’ Circle Fall Forum in Washington D.C.
Mr. Fullerton shared critical insights on the use of finance and impact investing to transform our unsustainable economy and revealed what the Capital Institute is doing to realize reform. - December 06, 2010 - Capital Institute
Local Scouts Awarded Eagle Rank at Double Court of Honor
William Flaim of Leonia, NJ and Philip Longo, of Palisades Park, NJ, members of Leonia Boy Scout Troop 71 received their Eagle Scout Rank at a double Eagle Court of Honor held at St. John the Evangelist Church, Leonia, NJ on Saturday, October 30th. Only two out of every 100 boy scouts attain the rank of Eagle or approximately 2.5% of all young men who participate in the BSA scouting program. This represents more than one million boy scouts who have earned the rank since 1911. - December 06, 2010 - Leonia Troop 71
IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud Observed International Volunteer Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud's message on International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development. Dr. Naseer Homoud described voluntarism as an important tool for attainment of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. - December 06, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Operation Gratitude Collects Items for Troops and Army/Navy Game with Help from UPS & GalleryCollec
For the sixth year, Operation Gratitude will join thousands of Cadets, Midshipmen, alumni, parents, sponsors and fans at the 111th Army/Navy Game, to be held at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field Saturday, December 11, 2010. Collection boxes will be located at the entrance of Lincoln Financial... - December 05, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
Israel in Urgent Need of Assistance During Unprecedented Disaster; Wildfires Continue to Burn Out of Control in Northern Israel
As fires continue to grow across northern Israel, so does the number of children and adults who have been evacuated from their homes and the number of those who have died in the unprecedented blaze. The Minneapolis Jewish Federation is accepting urgent donations to help the victims and their... - December 05, 2010 - Minneapolis Jewish Federation
Min Zhu Joined the Advisory Board of the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) has appointed Min Zhu, Special Advisor to the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund to its advisory board, which also includes five Nobel Prize winners. Prior to his appointment at the International Monetary Fund, he was Deputy Governor... - December 05, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
NAHREP Orange County Hosts Annual Holiday Luncheon; Donates 300+ Unwrapped Toys to Local Children's Agencies
The Orange County Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP), a nonprofit trade organization dedicated to increasing the homeownership rate among Latinos, presented over 300 unwrapped toys yesterday to two local agencies, including the Orangewood... - December 05, 2010 - NAHREP Orange County
Antonio Guarino of UCL, Douglas Gale of NYU, and Marco Cipriani of GWU to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
An INET Grant will fund Professors Guarino, Gale and Cipriani’s project to study contagion among financial institutions and the role of financial market regulation - December 05, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
PreachIt Ministries Gives Pastors PowerPoint Sample for Christmas
Pastors Get an early Christmas present in the form of new PowerPoint ability. - December 05, 2010 - Preach it Ministries
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Members Earn REALTOR® Emeritus
Nine Members of Local Real Estate Association Recognized by National Association of REALTORS® - December 05, 2010 - RRAR
Phillip A. Pillar, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP 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 05, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
IEEE Communications Society to Honor 2010 Career and Service Award Winners at IEEE GLOBECOM 2010
More than 2,000 Industry Experts & Leaders to Join in Ceremonies held at Internet Communications Event from 6 – 10 December 2010 in Miami, Florida. - December 04, 2010 - IEEE Communications Society
Inaugural Car Control Clinic Date Announced
BetterSaferDrivers.org a non-profit educational organization announces the scheduling of it's inaugural car control clinic date in Phoenix. - December 04, 2010 - BetterSaferDrivers.org
Duke University’s Center for the History of Political Economy to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Bruce and the Center for the History of Political Economy at Duke University - December 04, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Qian Dai of Wuhan University to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
An INET grant will fund Professor Dai’s project to uncover the economic forces that drove the evolution of political institutions in traditional China - December 04, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
David Tuckett of University College London to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Tuckett’s project to develop a case for “emotional finance” in economics and finance theory. - December 04, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Easter Seals South Florida, Inc. - Afterschool Tutoring Program
Easter Seals South Florida, Inc. announces the sponsorship of the Afterschool Snack Program, a subcomponent of the Child Care Food Program. This program is designed primarily to provide nutritious snacks to children in Afterschool Programs. Snacks are available at no separate charge to the children... - December 04, 2010 - Easter Seals South Florida
On Thursday, December 16th, Celebrate Frank and Ava's Birthdays at the Ava Gardner Museum
Museum offers free admission, cake, and visits with Santa Claus - December 04, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Foundation for Cancer Research & Wellness Launches Petition Drive to Overturn Institute of Medicine’s New Vitamin D Recommendations
Foundation for Cancer Research & Wellness finds the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) recent report concerning necessary vitamin D consumption levels to be profoundly disappointing, especially as it relates to cancer and other disease prevention. - December 04, 2010 - Foundation for Cancer Research & Wellness
IIMSAM Official Observed International Day of Persons with Disabilities
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud's message on International Day of Persons with Disabilities. He said that dignity and justice for all persons are established universal principles and therefore urged people to work with concrete deeds to bring persons with disabilities to mainstream society. - December 04, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Finance Advisory Committee Member Wins N.C. Senate Seat
Dr. Bill Rabon Elected to District 8 Seat in North Carolina Senate - December 04, 2010 - NCVMA
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on It’s Time to Face the Music: The Final Draft of Schedule UTP for 2010
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 It’s Time to Face the Music: The Final Draft of Schedule UTP for 2010 and The Latest IRS Guidance on Disclosing... - December 04, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Operation Gratitude to Hit Unprecedented Milestone December 11
Organization Celebrates Shipment of 600,000 Care Packages to Troops. - December 03, 2010 - Operation Gratitude
DivineCoders: New Online Bible Code Software: Now Available Online
DivineCoders, the leaders in Bible Code research/analysis, today introduced a new revolutionary online Bible Code software and services, a new product that is applying standards and revolutionizing the industry. - December 03, 2010 - DivineCoders
Gay Rights Advocate Promotes Monogamy and Family Values with Meet Gay Professionals.com
The 2010 era is more gay-friendly than ever before and some gay rights advocates are pushing to bring family values to their community. "Family values isn't exclusively for heterosexuals," says Christopher Lewis founder of Meet Gay Professionals.com. "I believe in family values, our families just look different." - December 03, 2010 - Meet Gay Professionals.com
Putt'N Around Delray: New Miniature Golf Course a Hit with Locals and Tourists
Putt'N Around Delray, a new miniature golf course in downtown Delray Beach, Fla., offers affordable entertainment for the entire family. The two 18-hole courses double as a lush garden, lined with more than 300 plants and trees. - December 03, 2010 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Family Service Launches Annual Holiday Giving Drive
Family Service’s Holiday Giving Drive is officially underway and will run until Friday, December 17. The organization is collecting new, unwrapped holiday gifts for children, teens and adults in desperate need of support in over 60 Family Service programs. - December 03, 2010 - Family Service
ASUCRP Represented on IJIS Institute Committee
Will promote collaboration among governments and industry - December 03, 2010 - IJIS Institute
Jones Day's John A. Rego to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: Climate Change Update Live Webcast
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: "Legal Series for 2011: Environmental Regulations... - December 03, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Iowa Motor Truck Association Launches New Division - Emerging Regulatory Changes Drive Demand for Safety and Compliance Services
The Iowa Motor Truck Association (IMTA) is unveiling a new division – Iowa Truck Services – that will provide licensing, permitting, safety and compliance solutions for member and non-member motor carriers, as well as farmers and independent businesses with delivery... - December 02, 2010 - Iowa Truck Services
Planet Emerald Announces Appointment of Executive Director
Planet Emerald Foundation, a non-profit educational foundation announced the appointment of Tom vonNovak as its Executive Director and board member. “I am thrilled that Tom has accepted the position of Executive Director to guide and direct the organization forward,” stated Tagy... - December 02, 2010 - Planet Emerald Foundation
Jordan’s Prominent Al-Hussein Club Appointed Dr. Naseer Homoud as Its Honorary President
In a very prestigious acclamation for his tireless support for sports, Jordan based Al-Hussein Club has named Dr. Naseer Homoud as its Honorary President. Dr. Homoud - who is also Director of the Regional Office and Goodwill Ambassador of the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM), is a well known philanthropist and renowned businessman widely recognized in the region for his humanitarian works and for supporting sports. - December 02, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
SantaPawsDrive.com Launches First-Ever "Virtual Toy Drive" for Shelter Animals Worldwide
Unlike pets at home who are showered with gifts, animals in shelters are often overlooked during the holidays. Now in its second year, Santa Paws Drive is the first international toy drive run completely online to send some holiday cheer their way. - December 02, 2010 - SantaPawsDrive.com
Gulf Coast Venture Forum Elects Two New Board Members
Dr. David Kakkuri and John Gleeson are the two newest members of the Gulf Coast Venture Forum Board. - December 02, 2010 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
LegacyTree Foundation to Honor Feed America First with Grant
Jim Wolter, President of LegacyTree Foundation has announced that LegacyTree Foundation in Middle Tennessee will be presenting a grant to Feed America First, of Franklin, TN. When: a brief reception and presentation will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, December 3rd Where: LegacyTree Foundation’s offices in Brentwood, TN. Local press is invited to attend. - December 02, 2010 - LegacyTree Foundation
iGotITtoo, New York City Technology Non-Profit Awarded $250,000 by Google Inc. to Expand Successful Program Across the City
iGotITtoo announces today that the Google, Inc. Charitable Giving Fund of the Tides Foundation has generously awarded a gift of $250,000 to expand their work across New York City. iGotITtoo is a non-profit organization working to empower underserved communities by providing training in fundamental computer skills and education regarding social services. - December 02, 2010 - iGotIToo
Women’s Empowerment Expert to Keynote at Two December Events
Inspiring women locally and globally to realize their dreams and ask for what they want. - December 01, 2010 - First Impression Communications
GRC Group to Hold "Contemporary Issues in Continuous Monitoring" Webinar 12/2
The GRC Group, the global leader in governance, risk, and compliance, will sponsor a webinar, "Contemporary Issues in Continuous Monitoring: Time to Move Forward," at 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 2, 2010. - December 01, 2010 - GRC Group
The Constitutional Limits on Federal Power and the Limits of Interpretative Freedom in Judaic Law
In wake of the debate about constitutional limits on federal power, The Institute of American & Talmudic Law (IAT Law) will be hosting a CLE approved seminar entitled “The Tea Party and the Talmud: The Constitutional Limits on Federal Power and the limits of interpretative freedom in... - December 01, 2010 - The Institute of American & Talmudic Law
Nurse Practitioners Association Says Risk for Diabetes Starts with Family History
Many people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have one or more family members with the disease, so it’s important to know your family’s diabetes health history, and to share that with your primary healthcare provider. - December 01, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
iSekurity and AIDPS Offer Extra Income Through Home-Based Business
AIDPS, an authorized iSekurity Identity Theft Protection distributor, helps people pay down their holiday bills with a unique home based business opportunity. - December 01, 2010 - Advanced Identity Protection Services
BNI Establishes Alliance with Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce
Business Networking International West Central Florida offers businesses a unique opportunity to generate referrals to grow their business. The recent alliance with the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce reinforces this opportunity by helping business professionals to diversify their networks. Tom... - December 01, 2010 - Business Network International