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Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center Gears Up for December’s Month-Long Home 4 the Holidays® Adoption Event
The Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center hopes to reach its goal of 1550 pets adopted in 2009 at the conclusion of Home 4 the Holidays adoption event. Can’t adopt? The society offers other ways to help homeless and needy cats and dogs. - December 03, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Voluntourism Travelers’ Donations Raise Funds for a New Haven for Children Threatened by Homelessness and Poverty in Cuzco, Peru
Planeterra’s “Project Cuzco Kids” Will Provide Volunteer Opportunities for Adventure Tour Participants Exploring Peru's Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley. - December 03, 2009 - Planeterra Foundation
Canadian Entrepreneur Launches New Website That Could Re-Define the Meaning of ‘Girls Night Out’
Girlfriend Social is a networking site that is designed for women to socially meet new girl friends. Its objective is to bridge the gap between social media and real life, and cover a need that is mostly unattended in the current social scene. There are networking sites that let people meet just anybody, sites that let people date each other, sites for business purposes… but this one aims for a niche that is still unoccupied, Female Friendships. - December 03, 2009 - Girlfriend Social
Schools Invited to Take Part in Programs Teaching Community Service While Raising Money for Cancer Cures
New Web Site Makes Registration Easy - December 03, 2009 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Chandler Church Celebrates, "Simply Christmas"
Chandler Christian Church announced the launch of its, “Simply Christmas” website (www.thesimplechristmas.com) to provide the community resources and inspiration to have a simpler Christmas while focusing on why we truly celebrate the season. Roger Storms, Senior Pastor of Chandler... - December 03, 2009 - Chandler Christian Church
Lamorinda CERT and DART Announce February 2010 Training
Lamorinda CERT and DART announce the dates for their February Basic CERT Training. Participants will become disaster first responders, ready to assist local emergency responders in case of a disaster. CERT graduation is a requirement for participation in the Lamorinda DART training later this year. - December 03, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
Garden at Eden Family Day This Saturday
Eden Autism Services Florida’s urban-farming project, the “Garden at Eden,” will host an open house and hayride, free and open to the public, on Saturday, Dec. 5. - December 03, 2009 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Northern Arizona Student Receives $15,000 Scholarship
Northern Arizona University student Hesham Elnagar is the recipient of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) 15th Anniversary Commemorative Scholarship. Elnagar, a native of Henderson, Nev., graduated summa cum laude from Northern Arizona University in May 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts... - December 03, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
ICSARM Announces Development of Church Safety Roundtables
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management (ICSARM) has announced that beginning January 1, 2010 they will begin to rollout local Church Safety Roundtables across the United States and Canada. - December 02, 2009 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on New Interagency Guidance for Liquidity Risk Management
The recent brush with financial catastrophe underscores the need to lay out effective risk management guidelines for financial institutions. On June 30th, 2009, The Interagency Guidance on Funding and Liquidity Risk Management was issued by The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), The... - December 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
A New Job for the Holidays. U.S. Job Expert Christian Schoyen and ASecondLife.com Presents Dec. 9 Meet-Up.
Organized by leading U.S. Job Expert Christian Schoyen to guide and support individuals who have either lost their job or afraid they will, Dec.9, 2009 in Los Angeles, 7pm. Sign up at www.meetup.com/SurvivingTheJobMarketChristianSchoyen. This meet-up is free of charge. - December 02, 2009 - A Second Life
Global Reporting Initiative: A Call to Action
Sustainability reporters invited to participate in survey. - December 02, 2009 - ACCA
Alabama Symphony Orchestra is on the Road at Faith Chapel Christian Center December 13th
Faith Chapel Christian Center’s Fine Arts Ministry is teaming up with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra (ASO) to present “A Gospel Christmas,” featuring the Dr. Henry Panion III as conductor. - December 02, 2009 - Faith Chapel Christian Center
Daytona Beach Area Unitarian Universalists Present Dan Gribbin Lecture on Pete Seeger and Modern American Folk Music
The Unitarian Universalist Society Daytona Beach Area, on December 2, 2009 at 7pm, will be presenting Dan Gribbin's lecture and discussion of modern American folk music, highlighting Pete Seege's role in its mid 20th Century popularity and its use in protests for issues of social activism. - December 02, 2009 - Unitarian Universalist Society Daytona Beach Area
Trust for Architectural Easements Announces Tour of Historic New York Apartment Building Courtyard
The Belnord is privately owned and access to its 22,000-square-foot courtyard is normally restricted. The Trust for Architectural Easements is organizing self-guided tours of the courtyard from December 1st through December 16th (2 p.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays only). Reservations are required. Please email rsvp@architecturaltrust.org to make a reservation. - December 02, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
New Website for Health Conscious Consumers
New Web Site Launch. Danielle and William Zidek Launch Clear the Air, Inc. Clear the air to deliver premium home air filters delivered every 90 days to allergy and asthma sufferers as well as other health conscious consumers. - December 02, 2009 - Clear the Air, Inc.
Harnessing Social Media for Small Business and Entrepreneurs Subject of December Experts Connection Session
Neal Schaffer, Author of “Windmill Networking: Understanding, Leveraging & Maximizing LinkedIn,” Shares Business-Grounded Advice on How to Profit from Social Media - December 02, 2009 - NETSHARE
Steven B. Gorin, Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Trust Accounting Income: The Fundamentals on 12/15/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Steven B. Gorin, Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Trust Accounting Income: The... - December 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Gregory S. Feder, of Counsel, Latham & Watkins LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on New Interagency Guidance for Liquidity Risk Management on 1/14/10
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Gregory S. Feder, Of Counsel, Latham & Watkins LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “New Interagency Guidance... - December 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Mission City Opera Premieres Michael Taylor's New Opera "Truce of Carols"
On Dec. 5-6, 2009, Santa Clara's Mission City Opera performs the company's first new opera premiere: "Truce of Carols," a one-act opera in English and German, with libretto and music by the company's Associate Conductor Michael Taylor. Based in part on Stanley Weintraub's 2001 book, "Silent Night – the Story of the Christmas Truce," "Truce of Carols" tells the story of the spontaneous 1914 WWI Christmas ceasefire. - December 01, 2009 - Mission City Opera
Mensinsight.com Has Expanded to Include More Alternative Therapies in Achieving Optimal Prostate Health
Every day more and more men are turning to Alternative Methods or Choices to increase their options in prostate enlargement "Prevention." Mensinsight.com was launched to provide information in knowing how to prevent and/or reverse the possible debilitating lifestyle diseases related to an enlarged prostate before it become cancerous. Mensinsight.com has recently expanded to include Ayurveda and other Alternative Therapies. - December 01, 2009 - Natural Wonders International LLC
BRAOA Now Offering Canadian Bathtub Refinishing Referral Services
In a statement released today, the Bathtub Refinishing Association of America has announced that it is expanding its bathtub refinishing referral services to bathtub refinishing service providers in Canada. - December 01, 2009 - Bathtub Refinishing Association of America
CLM Educational Sessions Go International
The Council on Litigation Management (CLM) recently conducted its first international educational session, with a highly successful foray into Bermuda, which CLM hopes to use as a springboard to other international locations in the coming year. - December 01, 2009 - Council on Litigation Management
Cedille Records Turns 20
Cedille Records, the Grammy Award-winning, internationally distributed classical record label born two decades ago in a student apartment on Chicago’s South Side, has embarked on its 20th anniversary year. Cedille (pronounced say-DEE) made its debut in November 1989 with its first CD... - December 01, 2009 - Cedille Records
The Launch of the Postal Journal Web Site
Announcing the launch of a new web site (http://postaljournal.com), the mission of which is (1) to explore the evolution of the American postal system as part of the nation's 21st century economic and communication infrastructure and (2) to facilitate an exchange of postal perspectives by... - December 01, 2009 - Association for Postal Commerce
World Vision Goes Around the World to Find the True Spirit of Christmas Next Stop: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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 01, 2009 - World Vision US
Bandwidth is Where Music Lovers and Music Makers Are Coming Together
Bandwidth, an exciting new social networking sites for bands and their fans. Bandwidth was built and designed to bridge the gap created by the recording industry and allowed to grow by terrestrial radio. - November 30, 2009 - Black Sky Radio
318 Goes Head to head with Childhood Brain Tumors
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation indicates that 3,400 US children a year are diagnosed with a brain tumor – roughly 9 new cases a day. The combined five-year survival rate is only 60% with some conditions as low as 20%. 76% of those diagnosed are under the age of 15. - November 30, 2009 - 318
30 Min Phone Survey for Texas Healthcare Workers- $25 Target Gift card
New Study Available for Texas Healthcare Workers from SEDL/Southwest ADA Center-Participants will Receive a Target Gift card for 30-minute phone interview. - November 29, 2009 - DBTAC SW ADA Center
Learn About an Active Senior Retirement Co-Op Housing Community for Age-in-Place Urban Co-Housing Living in NW Portland, Oregon at the Sheldon: A Green Light Cooperative
Free Seminar: Green Light Cooperative event on Sunday, December 6th, 2009 from 3-5pm at 909 NW 19th Avenue to learn more about the Sheldon Cooperative-- an active senior retirement community to be built in NW Portland, taking new members now. Expert guest panel and wine tasting event. - November 29, 2009 - The Sheldon: A Green Light Cooperative
Animal Lovers Vote to Give Away $100,000 to Shelters for Christmas
Pet lovers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean are coming together to give their favorite Petfinder.com animal shelter or rescue organization a very special Christmas. With $100,000 in cash grants to be awarded between now and December 23, including a $20,0000 Grand... - November 29, 2009 - GreaterGood
Another Breakfast Seminar @ NYIGF
Another Breakfast With The Day Spa Association @ NYIGF The Beauty of Green The Day Spa Association is pleased to announce its continued collaboration with EX·TRACTS® at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) this coming winter. After an extremely well received and... - November 29, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
John Strasberg Lectures on Training Actors and the Creative Process
As part of Accidental Repertory Theater's "Living Room Series," Artistic Director John Strasberg offers two lectures on acting and the creative process, December 3 and 10, 8pm, at John Strasberg Studios, 555 Eighth Avenue, Suite 403, New York City. - November 28, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater
Thanksgiving Just Got a Little Healthier
Nourishing USA fed over 1000 people healthy meals this Thanksgiving - November 28, 2009 - Nourishing USA
Luton’s Budding Business Entrepreneurs
Luton sixth formers were introduced to the world of business this week. - November 28, 2009 - ACCA
Access to Finance (and Lunch) in Birmingham
On Friday 27 November, the West Midlands Members’ Network of ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) will be holding its 3rd annual business lunch and presentation at Opus Restaurant in Birmingham. - November 28, 2009 - ACCA
New Contact Button for Blogs that Hides Email & Shares Social Profiles Released by WikiWorldBook
Do you need a free Contact Button for your blog, so that spammers can’t harvest your email address? Do you also want to share all your VOIP, IM and social media profiles with your visitors? WikiWorldBook's new Contact Button enables bloggers to both hide their email address and share all... - November 27, 2009 - WikiWorldBook
Money Habitudes Encourages Constructive Discussions About Money for the Holiday Season
Company behind popular Money Habitudes cards encourages people to think about money with a list of reasons specific to the upcoming holidays: Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Good conversations about money and finances happen when they are proactive and constructive. Assessing one's habits and attitudes related to money in a non-threatening manner can be an effective first step in handling larger issues. - November 27, 2009 - LifeWise
Colorado BioScience Association Moves Offices with Two Other Associations to Columbine Place at 216 16th Street, Suite 850, Denver
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) along with the Colorado Association for Manufacturing and Technology (CAMT) and the Colorado Software and Internet Association (CSIA) have moved together to a new office located in Downtown Denver. The announcement is made by John Collar, President and CEO... - November 27, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
The Tennessee Aquarium’s Tropical Holiday Adventure: a Colorful World Excursion in Downtown Chattanooga
Soak in the fun at the Tennessee Aquarium this holiday season with the Tennessee Aquarium Tropical Holiday Adventure. A fun filled family vacation to see many of the tropical animals of the world is happening right now in Downtown Chattanooga. - November 27, 2009 - Tennessee Aquarium
Ways Women Orgasm, the Female Sexuality Forum, Announces a New Blog Post: True Female Sexual Arousal and Orgasm
The only reason that anyone would want to stimulate their genitals is to enjoy their sexual arousal through orgasm. Unfortunately many women never explore the eroticism that leads to sexual fantasies and to female sexual arousal. Ways Women Orgasm is a forum for female sexuality and provides an open discussion of women's orgasm techniques including clitoral stimulation and sexual fantasies. - November 27, 2009 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
NAFA Hires New Associate Director of Education
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces Hanaan Bedri has been hired as Associate Director of Education. - November 27, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
IIMSAM Official Observed International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’ message on UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Dr. Naseer Homoud underlines his commitment to fight any form and expression of gender-based violence and to protect and reintegrate victims, in close cooperation with Member States of the United Nations and civil society organizations. - November 27, 2009 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Doorways for Women and Families Receives Highest Ratings from Charity Navigator and the Catalogue for Philanthropy of Greater Washington
Doorways for Women and Families, Arlington’s leading provider and advocate for victims of homelessness, violence and abuse, has received two major awards recently, recognizing its outstanding fiscal management and results. Charity Navigator, America’s leading independent charity... - November 27, 2009 - Doorways for Women and Families
Weiner Family Studios to Donate Proceeds from Family-Oriented iPhone App to Charities
Family Matters is an iPhone/iPod touch application that allows families to enjoy deeper more meaningful conversations. Some of the proceeds will now be donated to charities. - November 27, 2009 - Weiner Family Studios
The Hunger Site Awards More Than $30,000 to Six Charities for Thanksgiving
Earlier this fall, The Hunger Site's nonprofit partner, GreaterGood.org, received an anonymous gift of stock worth more than $30,000. The world’s first “Click to Give” website chose to let its visitors decide how to divide this additional gift among six charities currently dealing... - November 27, 2009 - GreaterGood
ARISE Programs Help Struggling Juvenile Justice Facility Achieve "Deemed Status"
Eleven months ago, ARISE began training the staff of Thompson Academy in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The staff’s hard work and dedication have resulted in the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice awarding Thompson with an 86% “commendable” rating, qualifying them for “deemed status,” a title that only four other facilities in Florida earned this year. - November 27, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Trust Accounting Income: The Fundamentals
Everyone knows that Trusts come in two flavors: Simple and Complex. There are different ways of calculating the trust accounting income for each. The laws vary from state to state making it challenging for CPA’s to keep up on the latest changes to the law. Trust Accounting Income: The... - November 26, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
James C. Calzaretta, Partner, Deloitte Tax LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Trust Accounting Income: The Fundamentals on 12/15/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that James C. Calzaretta, Partner, Deloitte Tax LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Trust Accounting Income: The... - November 26, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Wolf Creek Academy Students Assist Local Ski Resort
Volunteer projects give students a sense of accomplishment and earns them community service hours towards graduation. - November 26, 2009 - Wolf Creek Academy