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Workshop Delivers Education to Help Croatia Achieve Economic Growth Through Development of a Local Software Economy
Start Up software developers attended the newly established Microsoft Innovation Academy Workshop held in Varazdin, Croatia earlier this month where they gained valuable knowledge and insights on best business practices within the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, designed to help stimulate the local software industry. - December 12, 2009 - International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
IRN Payment Systems Announces Discover® Partnership in The Hope Process
IRN Payment Systems, a leader in the credit card processing industry, today announced a partnership with Discover Financial Services to benefit charitable organizations. The Hope Process, a charitable program created by Dino Sgueglia, President and Founder of IRN Payment Systems, was originally... - December 12, 2009 - The Hope Process
University of California, San Francisco, Researcher Receives ASBMB-Merck Award
James A. Wells, professor and chairman of the department pharmaceutical chemistry at the University of California, San Francisco, and director of UCSF's small molecule discovery center, has been named the winner of the 2010 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology-Merck Award for his... - December 12, 2009 - American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Portland Habilitation Center NW Sells Newest LEDs to Benefit People with Disabilities
All profit earned is reinvested back into PHCNW. - December 12, 2009 - Portland Habilitation Center Northwest
Family Service Kicks Off Annual Holiday Giving Drive
Family Service’s Holiday Giving Drive is officially underway and will run until December 18. 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 12, 2009 - Family Service
New Lead-Based Paint Regulations Require Special Certification by April 2010, Thirteen Remodeling Contractors Will be Certified to Work on Pre-1978 Renovations
13 Raleigh-area contractors passed the limited lead-based paint renovation class to renovate homes and child-occupied facilities built before 1978. These 13 soon to be certified lead renovators will meet the new lead paint regulations required for contractors by April 2010. - December 12, 2009 - Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co.
Hamner Institutes - NC State Receive Challenge Grant to Study Drug-induced Liver Injury
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced that Paul Watkins, M.D., founding director of The Hamner-UNC Institute for Drug Safety Sciences, and David W. Threadgill, Ph.D., Professor and Head of the Department of Genetics at North Carolina State University, have received a $1 million... - December 12, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
IIMSAM to Push for Supporting Human Rights and Its Enforcement While Commemorating Human Rights Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud message on International Human Rights Day. Dr. Naseer urged to governments, organizations and individuals to support human rights movements so that most vital rights of individual are not jeopardized. He called for better implementations of domestic legislation meant for defending human rights. - December 12, 2009 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
On the Baseline Tennis News Announces the 3rd Annual Baseline Awards Presented by Rebounces, Tennis Fans Worldwide Can Vote for Their Favorite Stars December 1-28, 2009
On the Baseline Tennis News announced the nominees for the third annual Baseline Tennis Awards presented by Rebounces. Led by Sony Ericsson WTA Tour world number one Serena Williams, the list of nominations includes the best tennis players, memorable moments during the 2009 tennis season and tennis media personalities. Fans can also enter the contest to win free, repressurized tennis balls provided by Rebounces. - December 11, 2009 - Rebounces.com
AIGA Miami Presents Parallels 01: the Modern Brew: Discussion with Local Leading Creatives
On December 17, AIGA Miami welcomes back its Parallels Series, where each month local guest speakers are invited to join in a roundtable discussion on a designated topic. For Parallels: The Modern Brew, AIGA Miami proudly welcomes: Tana Martin, Creative Principal for R+M Collaborative Joe... - December 11, 2009 - AIGA Miami
Hawaii Community Action Group Collects Over 17,000 Participants for Online Petition to End Hawaii Furlough Fridays - Only 7,000 Short of Goal
Hawaii Educational Support Group FurloughFridaysHelp.Com reaches out to it's community in their time of need. - December 11, 2009 - Furlough Fridays Help Action Committee
Home-Tech Donates Air Conditioning, Appliance Service to Eden Autism Services Florida
Home-Tech, Southwest Florida’s leader in air conditioning service and installation, major appliance sales and service, and home-service agreements, is now supporting local charity Eden Autism Services Florida in a new way – by providing air conditioning and appliance maintenance and... - December 11, 2009 - Eden Autism Services Florida
IAPAM's Botox Training Includes a Discussion of DIY Botox and Illegally Imported Botox
As a part of this commitment to enduring physician education, the IAPAM recently surveyed several doctors with preeminent expertise in the administration of botox. These experts offer their peers these tips when considering adding cosmetic injectables to a practice. - December 11, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Tech Collective and Partners Now Accepting Applications for $7,000 in IT Scholarships
Five scholarships to promote IT industry; fund and develop RI workforce pipeline. - December 11, 2009 - Tech Collective
Journalism Internship Opportunities in Washington, D.C. on the Rise
Industry Woes Benefit College Journalism Students Looking for summer Internships in Nation’s Capital - December 11, 2009 - The Fund for American Studies
The Unsilent Night Comes to Dallas
For the first time in its seventeen years of existence, Phil Kline’s “Unsilent Night” will take place on Tuesday, December 22 at both 7 PM and 8:30 PM in front of the Backbeat Café & Listening Room in downtown Dallas. Event details and extensive information can be found... - December 11, 2009 - Unsilent Night Dallas
A Toast to the Achievements of Business Networking Group
Business on Toast celebrated a milestone in its development last Wednesday as its University of Derby mentoring scheme was publicly launched. The group welcomed the Mayor along with dignitaries from the University to celebrate the group’s achievements and its provision of 50 experienced... - December 11, 2009 - Business on Toast
Home Care Alliance to Lead State in National Quality Campaign
Organization Will Head Local Efforts for National Home Health Quality Improvement. - December 10, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions Received National Certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise
Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions, a business to business marketing company specializing in website marketing, marketing strategy, graphic design, grant writing and proposal writing, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise. - December 10, 2009 - Mind the Gap Marketing Solutions
Need Talent? 25% of Companies Are Contacting Competitor Employees Directly
Latest i4cp study reveals almost half of companies recruit from competitors, while a quarter contact competitor employees directly - December 10, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
WCED Podcast Explains How the Triangle is Supporting Electric Powered Vehicles
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced the release of a new audio podcast featuring commentary from Adrienne Cole, Raleigh Economic Development executive director. In the podcast, Cole discusses the development of PHEVs, or electric powered vehicles, and how... - December 10, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Nationally Renowned Leaders Speak at 2nd Annual Leadership in Capital Projects (LinCP) Forum
Leadership in Capital Projects (LinCP) Forum announces nationally renowned keynote speakers Barbara White Bryson and Jack Lowe Jr for the February 2010 event. - December 10, 2009 - LinCP Forum/Synergy Builders
NPSA Announces 2010 Chairman of the Board
The National Portable Storage Association has elected a new board of directors for 2010. - December 10, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Menandcats.com Releases Calendar to Benefit PUPP
Menandcats.com is delighted to announce a 2010 calendar to benefit PUPP (Partners United for People and Pets - http://www.puppcares.org/). The calendar is available for $19.99 at http://www.cafepress.com/menandcats. All proceeds will help support PUPP's mission to promote the general health and well-being of underserved individuals through the provision of pet care assistance in New York City. - December 10, 2009 - PAWS NY
Val Fujii and Superwomen Boot Camp Proud to Announce New Sacramento Location Opening in January
Val Fujii, a Folsom personal trainer and owner of Superwomen Boot Camp, proudly announces new location opening in Sacramento. - December 10, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
TakingITGlobal Showcases Tread Lightly at UN Climate Conference
Exhibit to showcase climate change education and engagement program - December 10, 2009 - TakingITGlobal
Karen Z. Schutter, Executive Director, IIPRC to Speak at KC’s Event on Sweeping Changes to Insurance Industry: The Interstate Insurance Compact & Its Impact on 1/21/10
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Karen Z. Schutter, Executive Director of the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission (IIPRC), will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - December 10, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Miriam Krol, American Council of Life Insurers to Speak at KC’s Event on Sweeping Changes to Insurance Industry: The Interstate Insurance Compact & Its Impact on 1/21/10
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Miriam Krol, Vice President, Long-Term Care, American Council of Life Insurers will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled:... - December 10, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Four Community Leaders Join SMART Board of Directors: Eric Parsons, Janae Sorenson, Joey Harrington, Linda Moore
SMART welcomes the following individuals to its board of directors: Eric Parsons, Janae Sorenson, Joey Harrington, and Linda Moore. Each member brings to SMART a wealth of experience and a commitment to the cause of children’s literacy. Eric Parsons is chair of the board of directors of... - December 10, 2009 - SMART (Start Making A Reader Today)
Local Musician, Comedian Team Up in Concert to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
Two local acts will be acting up to raise money for programs and services benefiting the children and adults of Eden Autism Services Florida on Mon., Dec. 14. For one night only, the Catman & Jimmy Keys Show takes the stage at Sugden Theatre. Mario “The Catman” Infanti has been a... - December 10, 2009 - Eden Autism Services Florida
CED Offers New Program Components for Biotech 2010 Conference
CED, formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that it will offer new programming for CED’s Biotech 2010 conference. CED will present its... - December 10, 2009 - CED
President of CoachingSupport.com to Address Career Transformations
Career Transformations has announced that Martin Brossman, president of CoachingSupport.com, will be the speaker at the group’s next meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 7506 Falls of Neuse Road. - December 10, 2009 - Career Transformations
Legacy of Giving Continues-the Malina Girls Help Students with Autism in Their Community
The Malina daughters raise funds for The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges, a not-for-profit school for children with Autism and Behavioral Challenges in North Miami, FL - December 09, 2009 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
Network for Investor Action and Protection Formed by Investment Fraud Victims
A group of investment fraud victims has formed the Network for Investor Action and Protection (NIAP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping investors and victims of investment fraud. The Network, a natural outgrowth of the group’s meetings, planning, advocacy, and extensive... - December 09, 2009 - Network for Investor Action and Protection
Is Business "Getting It?," Asks ACCA and GRI
Mixed perspectives from experts on the corporate response to climate change. - December 09, 2009 - ACCA
Medical Marijuana Patient Activist Cheryl Shuman Named Executive Director for Beverly Hills NORML
Public acceptance of pot is at an all-time high, and the fact that women have drastically changed their attitudes may be what is most fascinating about the sea change in public opinion -- and policy -- regarding marijuana. In 2005, only 32 percent of polled women told Gallup they approved legalizing pot, but this year 44 percent of them were for it, compared to 45 percent of men. In effect, women have narrowed what had been a 12-point gender gap. - December 09, 2009 - Beverly Hills NORML90210.org
Sustainable Harvest International and Barkwheats Join Forces to Bring First Fair Trade Certified™ Pet Product to Market
Sustainable Harvest International (SHI), a Maine based non-profit that works with farmers in Central America to grow a variety of crops for organic, Fair Trade Markets, and Barkwheats, a Maine based pet treat company that produces organic dog biscuits, have collaborated on what is the first pet... - December 09, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization Holds End of Year Event: FEW Jazzy Nights and Twinkling Lights
Date: Thursday December 10, 2009; Time: 7:00pm; Location: Stellato Restaurant Shirokanedai; Price: ¥5000 for members, ¥8000 for guests; It's FEWJapan's end of year celebration. FEW, was founded in 1981 by two foreign female entrepreneurs wishing to create a professional and social network empowering women in Tokyo. FEW has evolved tremendously since then. - December 09, 2009 - FEWJapan
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Names Hall of Fame Award Recipients
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), announced the recipients of the 2009 Annual Hall of Fame Awards. The honorees this year include Raymond Larcher, Ed Willer, Carter Worthy, Parker Creech and the late Ray Stivers. The awards were... - December 09, 2009 - RRAR
Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management, LLC Appoints Risk Management Executive Chris Mandel to Advisory Board
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management, LLC (ICSARM) is delighted to announce the appointment of risk management executive Chris Mandel to its Advisory Board effective December 1, 2009. - December 09, 2009 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management
World Vision Continues Around-the-World Tour to Find the "True Spirit of Christmas;" Next Stop: Lusaka, Zambia
Since November 19, World Vision and thousands of people around the world have been traveling the globe in search of the Christmas spirit as part of the Christian humanitarian agency’s "Spirit of Christmas" tour. The month-long tour features interviews and stories with children and... - December 09, 2009 - World Vision US
MTA Releases 1st Medical Tourism Documentary
The first documentary on medical tourism, Angels Overseas was premiered to a global audience of well known personalities from the medical tourism sector at the recently concluded 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress in Los Angeles October 26th-28th 2009. - December 09, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Free Online Vocabulary Game Combines Charity with Entertainment
Reading Horizons is awarding a free software package to Michael of Dayton, Nevada, its latest spotlight for the Lemons for Literacy donation program. - December 09, 2009 - Reading Horizons
Livonia Urgent Care Center Cleared by Accrediting Body
The Accredition Committee of the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine has reviewed the case of Livonia Urgent Care and determined that errors in administration of H1N1 nasal spray vaccines were caused by ambiguous instructions provided to the clinic. As a result, the affected center has... - December 09, 2009 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA Gets a Head Start on 2010 Resolutions
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA will unveil brand new, industry-leading equipment and a mobile training program on December 29, just in time to get a head start on fitness resolutions for 2010. - December 09, 2009 - Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA
Lake Oconee BassMasters Lands Two on State Team
Lake Oconee BassMasters, a local fishing club, sends two anglers to the Southern Division Tournament. - December 09, 2009 - Lake Oconee BassMasters
ARISE Introduces New Program to Keep Washington D.C.’s Incarcerated Youth from Returning to Confined Settings
ARISE Choices for Change provides the District’s at-risk youth with practical tools they need to avoid repeating their mistakes and becoming another prison statistic. - December 09, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Founding Member of 9-12 Project Stands for Election to Congress
Inspired by the patriots all over this great nation who came together to protest the federal government’s bailouts, TARP, the stimulus package, cap and trade, and public health care, Dr. Dan Eichenbaum enters Congressional race in NC District 11. - December 09, 2009 - Dr Dan 4 Congress
Tom Joyner Foundation ® ‘Full Ride’ Scholars Say Program Has Been a Life-Changer
Britney Wilson and Blaine Robertson, the first and second winners of the Tom Joyner Foundation Full Ride Scholarship, are grateful, focused and motivated to succeed, knowing their college education expenses are covered. - December 09, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
A All Animal Control Announces Its Newest Office
A All Animal Control specializes in resolving wildlife conflicts in residential and commercial structures. Not only are they capable of removing the nuisance wildlife, they can also follow through by de-odorizing, cleaning up waste, repairing damage, and preventing potential future problems. They stand behind their work by offering a warranty on their repairs against animal re-entry. - December 08, 2009 - A All Animal Control