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FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization November Event: Guest Speaker Chika Imakita, Marketing Manager UPS Japan
Ms. Imakita will share her experiences as an executive at a major international company in Japan. Event notice here: http://bit.ly/9G0ZFX - November 08, 2010 - FEWJapan
Katharina Pistor of Columbia Law School to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Pistor’s multidisciplinary research to perform a series of case studies that would construct a new theory of the relationship between laws and markets. - November 08, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
John B. Davis of Marquette U. and U. of Amsterdam and D. Wade Hands of the U. of Puget Sound to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Davis’ and Hands’ project to conduct research on herding behavior in the economics and professional investment community. - November 08, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Steven Medema of University of Colorado Denver to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Medema’s project to write an intellectual history of the Coase theorem - November 08, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Cosma Shalizi, Mark Schervish and Daniel Mcdonald of Carnegie Mellon University to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund a project to extend proven techniques in statistical learning theory - November 08, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
James Robinson of Harvard University and Steven Pincus of Yale University to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Robinson and Professor Pincus’ research project relating to a new interpretation of the events causing the British Industrial Revolution - November 08, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Margaret Levenstein of the University of Michigan and Naomi Lamoreaux of Yale University to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Levenstein and Professor Lamoreaux’s project to examine historically the long-term costs of macroeconomic instability in a major metropolitan area. - November 06, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Pit Bull Rescue Group Gets Sweet Deal from Rescue Chocolate
Pit Bull Rescue Central has been named the November 2010 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. The pit bull rescue group has been in existence since 2004. Through educating the general public, its... - November 06, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
Hear Us Roar! Women Step Into Their Own Powers and Share Their Roar
Hear Us Roar! announces the release of its first book, “Hear Us Roar! 28 Stories of Everyday Women Leading Extraordinary Lives.” This collection of stories provides an opportunity for ‘ordinary’ women to share themselves so that other ‘ordinary’ women will catch a glimpse of their own reflection. - November 06, 2010 - Hear Us Roar
Destination:PEACE Announces Spring 2011 Volunteer Vacations in Mexico
Build a House in San Miguel de Allende, Create a Community Garden in Isla Mujeres, Assist at a Spay / Neuter Clinic in Punta Mita and More with Destination:PEACE - November 06, 2010 - Destination:PEACE
Infinity Insurance and AmpleHarvest.org Launch Virtual Food Drive
Infinity Insurance Matching Contributions to the AmpleHarvest.org Campaign - November 05, 2010 - AmpleHarvest.org
D. Wade Hands of University of Puget Sound to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Hands’ project to conduct the initial research and archiving work at Duke University’s Paul Samuelson archives. - November 05, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing Among Four U.s. Mayors Named as Fellows by the Urban Land Institute Daniel Rose Center for Public Leadership in Land Use
Bing and his team will offer guidance to ULI in the development of products, programs and services that cover a broad spectrum of work incorporating three over-arching themes: real estate finance and development; the interdependencies and respective roles of the public and private sectors; and the role and importance of the public realm in creating viable, thriving communities. - November 05, 2010 - Urban Land Institute Michigan
David Weinstein of Columbia University to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Weinstein’s project to research how the output of firms outside of the financial sector are affected by the health of the banks and other financial institutions. - November 05, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Steven Fazzari of Washington University Receives Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Fazzari’s project to develop an original model of Keynesian demand-led growth in developed economies and activities to communicate basic principles of Keynesian macroeconomics to a wide audience - November 05, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Leanne Ussher of Queens College City University of New York, Sorin Solomon and Marco Lamieri to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Ussher’s project to simulate how distress and growth propagate through the real economy. - November 05, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Edward J Kane of Boston College, Armen Hovakimian, and Luc Laeven to be Awarded a Grant from Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund Professor Kane’s project to conduct a macroeconomics research project relating to systemic risk. - November 05, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Compassion 2010 Fundraiser
Family Event to Benefit Three Non Profits in Need Compassion 2010 will host a family event with live music from local bands, activities for children, food, raffles and prizes throughout the day, silent auction and vendors. This first annual effort to raise funds for three faith-based Non Profits will take place at the Monastery, in Mesa on Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. - November 04, 2010 - Compassion 2010 Fundraiser
Kentucky Asian Culture Association Brings Shen Yun Back to Louisville on Feb 7-8, 2011
Shen Yun Performing Arts is coming back to Louisville, the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, Whitney Hall on Feb 7-8, 2011 with a whole new program. To see what Louisville audiences say about Shen Yun in 2010 season, please visit: kyshow.com - November 04, 2010 - Kentucky Asian Culture Association
Physicians Jump on IAPAM's Botox Training to Meet the Growing Demand for Medical Aesthetics
The market for minimally invasive procedures continues to grow, and to capitalize on this growth, physicians must seek out the most comprehensive, hands-on, aesthetic medicine education. The IAPAM's 2-Day Aesthetic Medicine Symposium is the most focused training for physicians in Botox®, dermal fillers, laser skin resurfacing & laser hair removal, chemical peels, microdermabrasion and hCG for Weight Loss. - November 04, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Big Heart Humanitarian and Lunawebs Develop Strategic Partnership
Big Heart Humanitarian is supported by Lunawebs in its effort to provide sponsorship in education to children in Guatemala. Big Heart Humanitarian, a Utah non-profit organization that sponsors elementary education for children in developing nations, announces a new partnership with Lunawebs.com, a... - November 04, 2010 - Big Heart Humanitarian
WaterCan Launches New Clean Water Projects to Change the Lives of Thousands of Students in Eastern Africa
37,000 girls, boys and teachers at 41 schools in eastern Africa to gain access to clean water, improved sanitation and hygiene education by 2012. - November 04, 2010 - WaterCan
Private Yacht and Luxury Cruise Excursions to be Auctioned at 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival
The Naples Winter Wine Festival, the most successful charity wine auction in the world, is offering exclusive yacht trips and cruises among the 70 one-of-a-kind auction lots at the Jan. 28 – 30 festival in Naples, Fla. Proceeds from the auction benefit underprivileged and at-risk children... - November 04, 2010 - Naples Winter Wine Festival
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Announces Chik-fil-A Spirit Night Nov. 16
Smithfield’s Chik-fil-A to Donate 10 Percent of Sales to Nonprofit Organization - November 04, 2010 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Friends Forever Releases New Video to Promote Peace in the Middle East
Friends Forever, a 501(c)(3) global non-partisan advocacy and awareness organization dedicated to peace, has released a new video aimed at educating the global community about the plight of children in areas of conflict and showing what is possible when society works together for peace. The video,... - November 03, 2010 - Friends Forever USA
Enable America Supports NAWIC in San Antonio
Enable America, a non-profit organization devoted to empowering people with disabilities to achieve independence through employment, is encouraging participation in this week’s “Breaking Boundaries” women’s leadership conference sponsored by The National Association of Women... - November 03, 2010 - Enable America
Mendham Teen Hosts “New Jersey Walks for TS” to Raise Awareness of Tourette Syndrome
Inspired by her cousin, Emily Carrara joins NJCTS to launch awareness walks. - November 03, 2010 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Free Community Health Fair in Santa Maria
Life Steps Foundation-Santa Maria Wisdom Center would like to invite the residents and community members of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties to take advantage of a free community health and resource fair on Saturday, November 6, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1414 N. Broadway,... - November 03, 2010 - Life Steps Foundation
Pets for Patriots, Halo, Purely for Pets® and Freekibble Join Forces to Give Major Donation to Colorado Pet Food Bank
Pikes Peak Pet Pantry to receive 10,000 meals to help area families keep and care for their pets - November 03, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Everfunds.com Announces Free Online Fundraising Program
A completely free online fundraiser designed to help schools, charities, and religious organizations raise extra money easily. - November 03, 2010 - Everfunds.com
International Association for Life Quality Reshapes Industry to Create New Opportunities for Fulfilling Lives for Persons with Learning and Developmental Disabilities
IALQ Offers Special Needs Life Quality Plans, Special Needs Life Quality Coaching™ Classes, Research and Membership Opportunities to Shift the Focus to Life Quality throughout the Lifespan - November 02, 2010 - International Association for Life Quality
University of California, Berkeley Economic History Lab to be Awarded a Grant from the Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Institute will fund expansion of Berkeley Economic History Laboratory Programs - November 01, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Discover Thai Yoga Massage in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit
Destination:PEACE welcomes Hillary Olsen Hilliard with Textured Motion. - October 31, 2010 - Destination:PEACE
Danforth Center First World Food Day Commemoration Produced 355,000 Meals
Center Exceeds goal to feed malnourished people with the help of the St. Louis Community. - October 31, 2010 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Experienced Revenue Assurance and Fraud Manager from Latin America Joins GRAPA Faculty for 2011
Pamela Noriega, experienced Telecoms Fraud and Revenue Assurance manager, will be joining GRAPA’s faculty to develop new training curriculum and to work with members of the Latin American community in order to further GRAPA’s ability to meet the needs of Latin American telcos. - October 31, 2010 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Hosts Artist Who Once Attended School in the Same Building
In a time when many adults are going back to school for a degree, Nashville artist Betty Turney-Turner is going back more than forty years--to her grade school. From 1964 to 1968, Betty attended first through fourth grade at the Fall School just south of downtown Nashville. For a tiny... - October 30, 2010 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
NAFA Opens Online Registration for Institute & Expo
NAFA Fleet Management Association launches new conference website and opens online registration for 2011 Institute & Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina. - October 30, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Romantic Comedy "Love Simple" to Donate 10% of DVD Proceeds to Lupus Research Institute
The producers of the film Love Simple, directed by Mark von Sternberg, announced today that 10% of the films DVD sales will be donated to the world renowned Lupus Research Institute, and that Your Indie Films/Synergetic Distribution has acquired worldwide distribution rights for the film. The DVD... - October 30, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
Pets for Patriots Launches Program for San Antonio Veterans to Connect with Shelter Pets
Charity partners with San Antonio, Texas animal shelters and veterinarians to help veterans and service members honorably adopt at-risk shelter pets - October 30, 2010 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Motorcycle Attorney Brad Sinclair Will Attend March of Dimes Bikers for Babies to be Held at Space Coast Harley Davidson on November 6 & 7, 2010
Melbourne, FL attorney encourages participation in November's Bikers for Babies Poker run to benefit the March of Dimes. - October 30, 2010 - Sinclair Law Offices
The New Y in Santa Ana is Now Open: Aquatics Center and Soccer Arena Provide New Opportunities for Youth & Families
Today, the Y begins a new chapter in its history with the opening of the new Aquatics Center and Speed Soccer Complex in Santa Ana, Ca. Swim & Sports programs begin November 1st; a Registration Day will be held Saturday, October 30th at the new Y. Y Programs provide new experiences and growth opportunities for all ages and celebrate common values of respect, responsibility, and caring. A Grand Opening Celebration Event will be held on November 20th at 10am, this is a free community event. - October 30, 2010 - YMCA of Orange County
Kids Wish Network, White Memorial Medical Center and Big Baby, Inc. Host Holiday of Hope Party for Patients in California
With help from various sponsors, celebrities and volunteers from California, Kids Wish Network and Big Baby, Inc.’s 2010 Holiday of Hope celebration at White Memorial Medical Center was a phenomenal success. - October 29, 2010 - Kids Wish Network
Shelters Receive "Safety Blanket" Boxes to Help Cats
The Petfinder Foundation announced that forty-five animal shelters would receive more than 11,000 Hide, Perch & Go Boxes with a value of more than $200,000 this year. The Petfinder Foundation partnered with the PETCO Foundation and The Animal Rescue Site to fund the grant to provide a safe haven for cats waiting for adoption. - October 28, 2010 - GreaterGood
West Oakland Youth Chop Shop Bicycles in the Name of Art
The Crucible Hosts Its Fourth-Annual Youth Frame Alteration Workshop. - October 28, 2010 - The Crucible
Danforth Center’s "Conversations" Series Continues with the Progression of Plant Science Featuring Dr. Roger Beachy
The program will feature the Center’s founding President, Roger Beachy. - October 28, 2010 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Interactive How-to Social Media Workshop for Nonprofits
The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago (TVC) will be hosting an interactive “How-To Social Media for Nonprofits” Workshop on November 9th. With a focus on Facebook and Twitter, the workshop will introduce nonprofit professionals to the tools and resources available to build... - October 28, 2010 - The Volunteer Center of NW Suburban Chicago
IJIS Institute Receives Grants for Information Sharing Projects
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces it has received several federal grants from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (U.S. Department of Justice) to continue its key projects and... - October 28, 2010 - IJIS Institute
The Brave Foundation Hosts Harry Potter Film Release Party for the Northwest Community
The Brave Foundation is pleased to announce that it is hosting a Harry Potter 7 Release Party for the Northwest community on Wednesday, November 17th, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at Tacoma's Temple Theater in honor of the release of the final Harry Potter movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1. - October 27, 2010 - The Brave Foundation
Joining the IAPAM Gives Aesthetic Medicine Physicians a Competitive Advantage
From discounts on its comprehensive Botox Training and hCG for Weight Loss Training, to access to a congregation of innovative, forward-thinking physicians working in the aesthetic medicine industry, membership in the IAPAM supports physicians as they add aesthetic medicine to their practices or launch a new medispa. - October 27, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
New Book “Hear Us Roar!” Creates Platform for Twenty-Eight Women to Raise Money for Charity
Hear Us Roar! announces the release of its first book, “Hear Us Roar! 28 Stories of Everyday Women Leading Extraordinary Lives.” This collection of stories provides an opportunity for ‘ordinary’ women to share themselves so that other ‘ordinary’ women will catch a glimpse of their own reflection. - October 27, 2010 - Hear Us Roar