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Joseph R. Bertino, MD, to be Recognized as Outstanding Medical Research Scientist
Paul J. Hirsch, MD, Chairman of the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, today announced that Joseph R. Bertino, MD, will receive the Outstanding Medical Research Scientist Award for Clinical Research. The award will be presented at the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Awards®... - January 09, 2009 - Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, Inc.
John W. Beckley to Receive Verice M. Mason Community Service Leader Award on Behalf of Hunterdon County Partnership for Health
Paul J. Hirsch, MD, Chairman of the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, today announced that John W. Beckley, MPH, will receive the Verice M. Mason Community Service Leader Award on behalf of Hunterdon County Partnership for Health. The award will be presented at the Edward J. Ill... - January 09, 2009 - Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, Inc.
Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation Announces 2009 Honorees
Carrying forward a seventy year tradition of recognizing exceptional physicians and leaders in healthcare, the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation today announced the 2009 honorees for the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Awards®. The Excellence in Medicine Awards are named... - January 09, 2009 - Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, Inc.
DSS, Inc., Announces Open Source Version of vxVistA EHR Framework, Joins Open Health Tools Foundation
Leading VistA developer release includes commercial enhancements for non-U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Providers. - January 09, 2009 - Open Health Tools
Dower and Associates, Inc. Raises Over $4000.00 in Autism Speaks "Walk Now For Autism" in Washington, DC.
On November 8, 2008, Dower and Associates, Inc. Families, Colleagues and Friends participated in Autism Speaks "Walk Now For Autism" in Washington, DC. The team raised over $4000.00. "Walk Now For Autism," the nation's largest grassroots autism walk program, is Autism Speaks' signature fundraising and awareness event, taking place in communities across the United States, as well as in Canada and the United Kingdom. - January 09, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
Gregory Forsythe, Director, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on SFAS 142: Goodwill & Other Intangible Assets on 03/05/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Gregory Forsythe, Director, of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “SFAS 142: Goodwill & Other Intangible Assets.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on March 5, 2009, Thursday, at 3:00 PM-5:00 PM ET. (For further details of the event and an updated list of panelists, please visit: http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2008_SFAS_142.html - January 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on Consumer/Investor Protections Laws: How They Impact Your Firm
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on Consumer/Investor Protections Laws: How They Impact Your Firm. This two-hour event is scheduled on Monday, March 30, 2009, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET – New... - January 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on “Understanding the Current Status of Mark-to-Market Accounting Standards”
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on “Understanding the Current Status of Mark-to-Market Accounting Standards”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, March 19th, 2009 at 12:00nn to... - January 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on The Red Flag Rule: Post Implementation Issues
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on The Red Flag Rule: Post Implementation Issues. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 at 12:00pm to 2:00pm (ET – New York). The... - January 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Catherine D. Meyer, Counsel, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on The Red Flag Rule on 3/25/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Catherine D. Meyer, Counsel, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “The Red Flag Rule: Post Implementation Issues”. This... - January 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
N.C. Water Rights Committee Advises Public to Attend DWQ Hearing
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) is advising all North Carolinians concerned about the environmental impacts of the Yadkin River water flows to attend the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) public hearing for a Proposed 401 Water Quality Certification for Alcoa Power... - January 09, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
Local Sports Hero to Share Inspirational Story at Business Club of the Triangle in January
Logan Aldridge to be the featured speaker at first breakfast of the New Year. - January 09, 2009 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
NSCS Announces 15 Finalists of the Inspire Integrity Awards
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, an honor society inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores, announced the 15 finalists of the Inspire Integrity Awards, NSCS' faculty awards. - January 09, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Others Are Us to Present "Making Friends with Flowers" at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Sunday, January 25
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, Others Are Us (OAU) is proud to present “Making Friends With Flowers” at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Sunday, January 25, from 12 to 4pm. This family art program is part of a day-long indoor event focused on the cultures of China, Vietnam and... - January 09, 2009 - Others Are Us
Church Expands National Staff
Top level staff to work on growth, expansion and stability The North American Old Catholic Church, in its continued efforts to reach the un-churched and those marginalized by other church bodies, announced today a dramatic expansion of their national office staff. “The strategic staff... - January 09, 2009 - North American Old Catholic Church
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on the SFAS 142: Goodwill & Other Intangible Assets
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on SFAS 142: Goodwill & Other Intangible Assets. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, March 5th, 2009, at 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET – New York). - January 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The QB Specialists Selected as Intuit Enterprise Solutions Provider
The QB Specialists announced today that it has been selected as an Intuit® Solution Provider. The QB Specialists offers a full range of value-added consulting services for Intuit QuickBooks® Enterprise Solutions (www.enterprisesuite.com) developed by Intuit Inc., a leading provider of... - January 08, 2009 - The QB Specialists
The National Green Museum and National Environmental Hall of Fame Are Accepting Nominations for Top Environmentalists in Every City and School
Mayor Richard M. Daley, environmental activists Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Brosnan inducted into National Environmental Hall of Fame. Individuals, organizations and businesses from every city and school are invited to submit a two-page exhibit or biography as part of the nomination process to honor top environmentalists in every city and school. - January 08, 2009 - Environmental Hall of Fame
Move Into Action Interviews Dr. Chuck Stecker About 70% of Teens Leaving the Church After Completion of High School
The next generation of adults is turning away from the faith of their parents in record numbers. What can we as parents do to prevent this in our own kids? - January 08, 2009 - Move Into Action
Church Launches New Journal - The Gabriel
A quarterly Journal focusing on Independent Sacramental Spirituality. The Gabriel- A Journal of Independent Sacramental Spirituality was released today through the Old Catholic Publishing Group, the publishing house of the North American Old Catholic Church. The Gabriel is a journal that will be... - January 08, 2009 - North American Old Catholic Church
ARISE Brings Critical Anger and Stress Management Training to Staff at the Thompson Academy for At-Risk Youth
ARISE Foundation will work with staff of the Thompson Academy to help them learn to manage anger and other harmful emotions while working in a stressful environment. - January 08, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards More Than $600,000 in Grants to Area Nonprofit Organizations
Grants awarded to improve the quality of life in the region. - January 08, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Terry M. Taylor Presenting Dancing 4 Kids Charity Event to Benefit Eight Local and International Charities
Eight charities from the Green Bay and Appleton areas will be co-sponsoring the Dancing 4 Kids event. It will be an evening of food and both competitive and exhibition dancing on January 23rd at the SC Grand in Green Bay, January 30th at Liberty Hall and Conference Center on Eisenhower Drive in Kimberly, with a final exhibition on February 6th at Black Forest Dining in Green Bay, WI. - January 08, 2009 - Terry M. Taylor
Dower Presents Poster Session at Association for Behavior Analysis International Autism Conference in Atlanta, GA
Nikia Dower, MS, CCC-SLP/L, BCBA® presented "Is a New Tool Needed in the Language and Skills Assessment of Autism?" at ABAI-Autism Conference on February 8, 2008. The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised (Partington, 2006), the Verbal Behavior-Milestones Assessment Placement Program (Sundberg, 2006) and the Brigance Inventory of Early Development-II (Brigance, 1991) were compared from a behavior analytic perspective. - January 08, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
Despite Fresh Violence, Maryland Nonprofit Continues Work in D.R. Congo
IMA World Health continues its work providing basic health services in the D.R. Congo, despite recent violence that has displaced more than 300,000 people. - January 08, 2009 - IMA World Health
N.C. Water Rights Committee Announces State Trust Concept
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) is announcing the release of the State Trust Concept, a document that outlines how the State of North Carolina can establish a Trust with respect to the ownership and management of the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project on behalf of North Carolina... - January 08, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda Implements Scholars Program to Aid Ugandan Students
Engeye Scholars Program Established by Theresa Weinman and Elaine Pers Hickey. - January 07, 2009 - Engeye
Dower and Associates, Inc. Speech Pathologists Attend Continuing Education Conferences
Dower and Associates, Inc. Speech/Language Pathologists Nikia Dower, MS, CCC-SLP/L, BCBA® and Cheri Holdredge, MS, CCC-SLP/L attended conferences for continuing education credits during 2008. - January 07, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
Green Garbage Bags
100% Biodegradable Plastic Garbage Bags produced from commodity PE resins and incorporating EPI’s TDPA® (Totally Degradable Plastic Additives). - January 07, 2009 - Paradigm Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on Mutual Recognition
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on Mutual Recognition. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET – New York). - January 07, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Michael Zuppone, Partner of Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker LLp to Speak at KC’s Event on Mutual Recognition on 04/08/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Michael Zuppone, Partner, Chairman Securities and Capital Markets Practice Group, of Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker LLp will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Mutual Recognition”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on April 8, 2009, Wednesday, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. - January 07, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Run For Young 5K Announces Community Sponsors
Christ Episcopal Church (www.christchurchraleigh.org) has announced the community sponsors who are supporting the second annual Run for Young event, set for 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11 at Christ Episcopal Church, located at 120 E. Edenton St. Run for Young is an event to raise community awareness... - January 07, 2009 - Run for Young
Precious Jewels Add Sparkle to World’s Most Successful Charity Wine Festival
Four world-famous jewelers contribute lots for auction to the 2009 Naples Winter Wine Festival. - January 07, 2009 - Naples Winter Wine Festival
Sustainability and Historic Preservation Panel Sponsored by Trust for Architectural Easements Begins January 12, 2009 at U.S. Green Building Council
A series of three panel discussions sponsored by the Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press will bring together experts from the financial, real estate, architecture, preservation, planning, and policy worlds to discuss how to create a future that is environmentally, financially, and... - January 07, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Promotes Architectural History and Historic Preservation Education
Laura L. Thornton, Director of Education for the Trust for Architectural Easements, summarizes the present state of historic preservation education in the primary and secondary schools through a review of resources available to teachers who seek to teach historic preservation to their students in... - January 07, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
NAFA Announces New CAFS Certification Program
For more than fifty years, NAFA’s mission has been focused on quality fleet management education and training. In addition to a CAFM certification for those with the highest expertise in fleet management, NAFA will now offer a Certified Automotive Fleet Supervisor, or CAFS, those professionals striving to enter into and/or develop their career path in fleet management. - January 07, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
MNA Khushbakht Shujat Oversees Development Work at the Railway Colony NA-250 Karachi
MNA Khushbakht Shujat from the constituency of NA-250 Karachi visited the railway colony on 4th Jan 2009. The foremost reason of the visit was to oversee the development works being done in the Karachi railway colony region with the specific regards to the development of Roads, a project realized... - January 07, 2009 - Coordinator NA-250
MNA Khushbakht Shujat Attended Public Meeting in Hijrat Colony NA-250 Karachi
Mna from the Constituency NA-250 Karachi South Khushbakht Shujat Attended Public Meeting In Hijrat Colony. - January 07, 2009 - Coordinator NA-250
Dower and Associates, Inc. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Staff Members Attend Continuing Education Events
Dower and Associates, Inc. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) staff members attended several conferences and workshops in 2008 for continuing education in ABA and effective treatments for children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. - January 07, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
Joe Becht, Partner of Ernst & Young’s LLp to Speak at KC’s Event on Healthcare Finance Update 2009 on 03/26/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Joe Becht, Partner, of Ernst & Young’s Health Sciences Advisory Services will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Healthcare Finance Update 2009: How to... - January 07, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Medical Tourism Facilitator Members of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) Are the First Medical Tourism Facilitators to Enter Into Agreements with Insurance Companies
Three Medical Tourism Facilitator Members of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) are the first medical tourism facilitators to enter into agreements with insurance companies and marketers of insurance products to offer medical tourism facilitators to their members and participants. - January 06, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
William A. Johnston , ASA, Managing Director, Empire Valuation Consultants, Inc., New York to Speak at KC’s Event on SFAS 144 on 2/26/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that William A. Johnston ,ASA, Managing Director, Empire Valuation Consultants, Inc., will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “SFAS 144: Accounting for the Impairment or... - January 06, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Chocolate Kiss Roses for Valentine’s Day Fundraiser for Habitat
Habitat for Humanity is helping all the men in the Sandhills region this Valentine’s Day by taking the guess work out of gift shopping. The home-building organization is selling chocolate kiss roses to raise money for the fall 2009 Women Build. Bouquets of roses made of chocolate kisses are... - January 06, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Habitat Spring Gala Escapes to a Different Era
From the Art Deco inspired invitation to the music selections and the decorations, Habitat is throwing a 1920’s themed gala. The Sandhills Habitat annual fundraiser will be held Saturday evening, March 7 at the Country Club of North Carolina. CCNC offers a more intimate setting for this... - January 06, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
A+ Children’s Academy Hosts Seminar
A+ Children’s Academy is proud to be hosting a seminar on early childhood development presented by owner Michelle Didesch January 24th at their new facility at 6431 North Big Hollow Road in Peoria. The seminar is sponsored by the Heart of Illinois Association for the Education of Young... - January 05, 2009 - A+ Children's Academy
Cerified Business Moms Poised to Launch Spring of 2009
Certified Business Moms, a small business support group, plans on big solutions for small business problems. - January 05, 2009 - Certified Business Moms
Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery: Project Shakthi-II Conducted
The Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery conducted Project Shakthi -II, a free Well Women Checkup Programme, at Rotary Fourrts Medical Centre at Thoraipakkam, on Sunday, 28th December 2008. - January 05, 2009 - Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery
Independence Visitor Center Introduces “Especially for Teachers” Webpage: independencevisitorcenter.com/ especiallyforteachers
Independence Visitor Center creates a new webpage, “Especially for Teachers,” as the result of a $10,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation. This new section will assist teachers in planning trips to the Historic District by providing detailed pre-trip and post-trip lesson plans, activities and more. - January 04, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Liberty States Fiction Writers to Hold Its First Meeting
Liberty States Fiction Writers believes that the exchange of information between writers in different genres is beneficial to all writers and invites you to join. - January 03, 2009 - Liberty States Fiction Writers
Two Canadians Plan to Introduce Canadian Ball Hockey to Africa with Their ‘Great African Run’ Entry
Two Canadians, Dany Bolduc and Craig Wilson, have decided to pursue their dreams by entering into the 2010 Budapest-Bamako Great African Charity Rally and introduce Canadian Ball Hockey to African villages in Mali and Mauritania. - January 03, 2009 - Sponsor A Rally Truck