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Glenn Beck to Keynote Gala - George Wythe University's Singular Mission: "Building Statesmen" - National Shortage of Statesmen Addressed by Debut of Online Training
National radio and TV personality Glenn Beck will deliver the keynote address at George Wythe University’s (GWU) annual black-tie fundraiser Gala on the evening of May 30, 2009, in the rotunda of the Utah State Capitol. Emphasis will be placed on the 17-year-old private liberal arts... - May 24, 2009 - George Wythe University
ARISE Will Present Its Life-Changing Training Programs at the Florida Dept. of Juvenile Justice Headquarters in Tallahassee, FL
Dozens of representatives from juvenile justice and nonprofit organizations will engage in a presentation outlining the remarkable ARISE Life Skills and CHOICES training programs. - May 23, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
UMD Professor Honored with Inspire Integrity Award
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars honored Dr John Pease with the Inspire Integrity Award on Thursday at the University of Maryland Sociology Department Awards Ceremony. The Inspire Integrity Award is the nation's only student-nominated faculty award that recognizes professors for their... - May 22, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
$15 Million to Develop New University Prep Science & Math High School on Detroit’s Riverfront
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Thompson Educational Foundation and University Prep Science & Math (UPSM) today announced the beginning of renovation and construction for a new high school on Detroit’s near-east side. - May 22, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
First Star's Sixth Annual ‘Come Be a Kid Again’ Celebration for Children's Rights, May 30, 2009 at Historic Wilshire Ebell
Event Honors Humanitarians and Visionaries for their devotion to helping children. First Star to Honor Jeff Bleich, Special Counsel to the President; Melissa Helmbrecht, Chair and CEO, SplashLife, Inc.; and Howard T. Owens, Managing Director of Reveille, LLC and Marnie Owens, Co-Founder of Baby2Baby, along with their two daughters.Fox 11 News’ Christine Devine Returns as Host; Tony Nominated Susan Egan to perform. - May 22, 2009 - First Star
Dream Power Foundation Launches the "Shooting Star Kids" Fundraising Campaign with a Community Culture Celebration
Non-profit movie kicks-off fundraising campaign with free community event and first public preview of Star Kids - May 22, 2009 - Dream Power Foundation
21st Annual Valpo-Fest Motorcycle/Car Show Memorial Weekend Event to Benefit Children of Fallen Troops
Operation Ensuring Christmas, a charitable organization assisting children of fallen American Troops and Paragons Promotion, today announced that a portion of the proceeds from the 21st Annual Valpo-Fest Motorcycle and Car Show will be donated to OEC. The event will feature a Motorcycle Show,... - May 21, 2009 - Operation Ensuring Christmas, Inc.
New Online Greenhouse Gas Calculator Takes the Guesswork Out of Measuring and Managing Vehicle Fleet Emissions
The EDF-NAFA Fleet Emissions Tool uses fuel consumption data to help fleet managers cut costs while "greening" their fleets. - May 21, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Health System Fixes Needed for Success of Pandemic Vaccines in Poor Countries, Aid Group Says
Systems to immunize, monitor and treat still lacking in many developing countries. World Health Assembly must push anew for primary health care, better living conditions. - May 21, 2009 - World Vision US
20% of CDRs Not Forwarded to Mediation, 16% of Revenue Assurance Professionals Cannot Name Brand of Mediation System
According to a new study by the Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association (GRAPA), a significant number of telecommunications carriers, rather than forwarding all CDRs to a mediation system, instead bypass mediation and forward CDRs to a data warehouse or fraud management system. “By... - May 21, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
American Cancer Society - Relay for Life of Clark Joins Nationwide Movement to Celebrate "25 Years of Hope"
Event scheduled on June 12th to Honor Survivors and Remember Those Lost to Cancer. - May 21, 2009 - American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rahway NJ
Troops Team Up for Habitat
On Friday, March 27, Charlie Company from the 319th MI Battalion arrived at the Habitat warehouse ready to work. Led by Lieutenant Josh Nunally, the group of about 30 troops completed the finish work on four sheds and built one from scratch that will eventually be placed in homeowners’ back... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
IFIS Proud to Announce New Edition of Popular Food Science & Technology Dictionary
Leading food science publisher IFIS (International Food Information Service) announce publication of the new and updated IFIS Dictionary of Food Science & Technology Second Edition. - May 20, 2009 - IFIS
Town of Aberdeen & Habitat Work Together on Blyther Street Burn
The Blyther family watched as their old homeplace burned and although the memories were bittersweet, two of the sisters were happy to see the neighborhood improving. Two dilapidated abandoned houses, occupied years ago by Blyther family members, were burned to the ground by the Town of Aberdeen and... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Lowe's How-to Clinics Teach Women Construction Skills
For women who want to build a village, but don’t know where to start, Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills and Lowe’s have the answer. As the 2009 underwriter for Habitat for Humanity International’s Women Build program, Lowe’s is hosting how-to clinics May 23rd and May... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Thrivent Kickoff is Good News for Affordable Housing in Aberdeen
Times are tough and the construction of new homes has slowed considerably across the country. But here in Aberdeen the Ivy family will mark an important milestone in the construction of their new home—and the community is invited to join in on the fun. The celebration begins at 9 a.m. on... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills Will Assist 1 More Family in 2009 as Part of $24 Million Effort Across the U.S.
The alliance between Habitat for Humanity International and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans continues to build hope for low-income families amidst economic difficulties as the mortgage crisis unfolds nationwide. Since 2005, it has given more than 1,000 families an opportunity to achieve the... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Johnny Rowlands to Emcee Kelsey Smith Charity Golf Classic
Johnny Rowlands to Emcee Kelsey Smith Charity Golf Classic. Johnny Rowlands, Kansas City area on-camera reporter and traffic helicopter pilot will be the event emcee at the 3rd Annual Kelsey Smith Charity Golf Classic on Monday July 20, 2009. - May 20, 2009 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
7 Tips for Choosing a Retirement Community
Free resource from ACTS Retirement-Life Communities helps consumers ask the right questions and sort through the maze of senior housing options. - May 20, 2009 - ACTS Retirement-Life Communities
College Students Raise Funds to Bring Clean Drinking Water to African Families
First Annual BH2O+ Clean Water Awareness Event Draws 950+ Students Nationwide; Nuru International and Living Water International to Drill Four Deep Water Wells in Kenyan Schools. - May 20, 2009 - Nuru International
Influx of Last Survivors of Sri Lankan Conflict Could Overwhelm Stretched Aid Agencies, World Vision Warns
Displacement camps in northern Sri Lanka could be overwhelmed by a new surge of internally displaced people unless new funds are found quickly, according to aid agency World Vision. “At the end of April, there were already ten camps that were housing between two and five times their... - May 20, 2009 - World Vision US
Apogee Awards Laureates from Four Nations Shine at Apogee Artists International Concert Series
The Apogee Foundation is presenting a series of virtuoso concert events in Odessa featuring Apogee Awards laureates from Belarus, Moldova, Switzerland and Ukraine. - May 19, 2009 - The Apogee Foundation
Want a Better Marriage? Cincinnati Author and Trainer Writes Book for Wives with a Controversial Approach: Respect Your Husband
One Cincinnati expert says an approach that is working, healing and strengthening many marriages across the Midwest, is also one that some professionals might argue is archaic, passé’ and even male chauvinistic. It’s an approach that deeply impacts, however, the majority of our country - those who call themselves, “Christians.” It's an acting out of a Biblical verse - Ephesians 5:33b, "And the wife shall respect her husband." - May 18, 2009 - Greater Impact Ministries, Inc.
Texas Motorcyclist Wins "The Mission"; Roland Sands Bike Drawing Raises $78,000 for Pediatric Brain Tumor Research
Rick James of Carrollton, Texas, has won the annual Ride for Kids®/Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows bike drawing. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) randomly drew James' name from more than 18,000 entries earlier this month. The drawing generated over $78,000 to benefit the foundation, which runs the Ride for Kids program. Now in its ninth year, the giveaway has raised more than $502,000 overall. - May 17, 2009 - Ride for Kids
New Grant Program for African Social Entreprenuers
A grant program for charities established by social entrepreneurs of African descent based in the United States that address critical issues in Africa. Apply online at http://www.forward-ever.org/fund.php by June 10, 2009. - May 16, 2009 - Black Star Collective Foundation
12 NSCS Members Accepted Into China Language & Teaching Program
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) is pleased to announce the following members have been accepted into the China Professional Training and Language Academy program for the summer session: • Andrea Anstett, University of Michigan • Tereza Hopewell, Texas Christian... - May 16, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Displaced Pakistanis Hit Twice: Fear Grows, Funding Staggers
· Most fled to impoverished host communities where resources stretched to breaking point · Families had to abandon crops just weeks before harvest; livestock, homes also lost · Even as crisis grows, aid agency concerned its current funding won’t meet needs - May 16, 2009 - World Vision US
NSCS Announces Members of 2009-2010 National Leadership Council
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars is pleased to announce members of the National Leadership Council for the 2009-2010 academic year. • Alexander Kaplan, University of California Berkeley • Amy James, University of Toledo • Brady Griffith, Crown College • Brandon Wold,... - May 16, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Sustainability and Historic Preservation Panel Series Sponsored by the Trust for Architectural Easements Discusses the Financing of Sustainable Development
The Trust for Architectural Easements, one of the largest preservation easement holding organizations in the United States, and Island Press, a leading environmental publisher, are co-sponsors of the successful Sustainability and Historic Preservation Thought Leader Discussion Series. The two-part panel series has traveled from Washington to New York and on to Boston and has included more than a dozen panelists - noted architects, preservationists, planners, developers and finance professionals. - May 15, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Grassroots Tourette Syndrome Awareness Campaign Spreads to the College of New Jersey
“Wednesday is TS Day” at TCNJ. - May 15, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
The Founders Fund, Inc. Honors 2009 Scholarship Recipients
Students were invited to a reception in their honor as the latest, in a long line, of outstanding high school seniors who will be receiving a Founders Fund college scholarship beginning 2009. The Founders Fund, Inc., a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization, awarded 27 scholarships this... - May 14, 2009 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
NSCS Announces Students Published in the Spring 2009 Collegiate Scholar
Congratulations to the following members whose submissions were selected for The Collegiate Scholar- NSCS' online literary magazine for members. All articles are member-submitted. • Christine Montelione, Miami University • Delane Jacquin, Missouri State University • Kathleen Byrnes,... - May 14, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
1 Woman, 3 Concussions, 5 Charities and 16 Songs
Singer-songwriter, Laurie Lee Lewis has released a CD called One To One. Music that will inspire the heart and benefit animals, children, veterans of war, clean global water and cancer research. A project that took on a mystic of its own. - May 13, 2009 - Under The Rainbow Creations
Donate Blankets for Homeless Animals
Blankets are more than comfortable for animals in their no-kill shelter - they're comforting. Donate a blanket and make a difference. - May 13, 2009 - Western Plains Animal Refuge
Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association (GRAPA) Expands Online Community Offerings with New Front Page and Blog Listings
As part of its continuing advocacy for consensus, integrity and rationalization when serving the needs of its 2200+ members, the Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association (GRAPA) is expanding its online community efforts with the launch of a new front page at www.grapatel.com, as well as... - May 13, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
Council For Entrepreneurial Development Announces Medtech 2009 Conference Sponsors
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced sponsors for CED’s Medtech 2009 conference, scheduled for... - May 13, 2009 - CED
Thrivent Builds Commits Largest Gift Ever to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for Ten Homes
A kick-off event celebrating the partnership will be held on Monday, May 18, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at 1605 Case Avenue in St. Paul, Minn. Speakers include St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Habitat homebuyer Abraham Shokiyo, and representatives from Thrivent Builds and Habitat for Humanity. - May 12, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania Announces New Vice President
Alexander Humanick Brings Expertise to Lehigh Valley and Pocono Region. - May 10, 2009 - Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania
First Steps of Zach Bonner's 2009 Walk from "My House to the White House" Begin at Rainbow Village in Atlanta
11-year-old Zach Bonner begins the third portion of his walk from Tampa, FL to Washington D.C. from Atlanta, GA on Monday, May 11. Before heading out on his quest to raise awareness about the smallest victims of homelessness in America, he paid a very special visit to Rainbow Village in Norcross, Georgia. Rainbow Village is an organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness in North Georgia, and young Zach's efforts benefit organizations just like this throughout the U.S. - May 10, 2009 - Rainbow Village, Inc.
Ohio Genealogical Society Schedules Groundbreaking for Its New Library
The Ohio Genealogical Society will break ground for its new library and headquarters in Bellville, Ohio, on Friday, May 29 at 10:30 a.m. For several years, OGS has been raising funds to build a library designed to facilitate genealogical research by its members and visitors, and to assure... - May 10, 2009 - Ohio Genealogical Society
ARISE Master Trainer to Conduct Dynamic Life Skills Training at Osceola Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Certified ARISE Life Skills Master Trainer Mario Perez is gearing up to conduct an intensive two-day training session. The training will assist the staff of ORJDC and others in teaching crucial life skills to the youth in their care. - May 10, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
David Bereit Headlines Cutting-edge Pro-life Teleconference
Organized for Life hosts first pro-life teleconference to introduce new pro-life strategy as part of its “Taking It to the Next Level” campaign. - May 10, 2009 - Organized for Life
IIMSAM’s Delegation to Arrive Qatar
The delegation is visiting Qatar on the invitation of IIMSAM’s Director (Middle East) and Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Shahir Homoud. During the official trip, the officials will visit to a number of organizations. - May 09, 2009 - IIMSAM
Mysteries of the Heart (A Roadmap to a Loving Relationship and a Happy Marriage) Brand New Beautiful Book from Two Inspiring Experts
Today marks the release of the highly anticipated Mysteries of the Heart, the most recent book written by Ted Stefan and Liza. Their prior book, Lifting the Veil of Illusions: How to Identify and Heal the Influences of Unseen Forces, had a powerful impact and opened many people to deep spiritual nourishment. Whether single or in a relationship, this powerful book will reveal why your relationships have failed and what to do to make love work in your life. - May 08, 2009 - Golden Heart Spiritual Center
How We Finance Sustainable Development - May 11th at 6:30 p.m. - Boston Public Library
The Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press, co-sponsors of the successful and innovative Sustainability and Historic Preservation Thought Leader Discussion Series, are proud to present the second and final panel in Boston - How We Finance Sustainable Development. - May 08, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
NSCS Celebrates Anniversary by Donating to Literacy Charity
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars will make a donation of $1,500 to First Book to help with its mission to give disadvantaged kids their first book. NSCS is a nonprofit organization that recognizes and engages high-achieving college students at 235 universities. NSCS pledged to donate 10... - May 08, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Triplet Connection National Convention Scheduled in So Calif July 10-12, 2009
World's largest annual gathering of families with triplets, quads, and higher order multiples will take place in Irvine and Newport Beach, California. Sponsored by non-profit The Triplet Connection, the weekend includes the one and only Triplet Parade and 4-legged race competition (3-leg race, triplet style), plus parent education and family and kid activities. - May 08, 2009 - The Triplet Connection
Council For Entrepreneurial Development Releases Podcast on Medtech 2009 Conference
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the release of a podcast discussing CED’s Medtech 2009 conference,... - May 08, 2009 - CED
Encore Creativity Expands with First National Affiliate: Laurel Lake in Hudson, Ohio
Laurel Lake Retirement Community in Hudson, Ohio has signed an agreement with Encore Creativity for Older Adults to become the nation’s first Encore affiliate outside the Washington D.C./Baltimore area. Encore Creativity was established in 2007 to provide an excellent artistic environment... - May 07, 2009 - Laurel Lake Retirement Community
The Casey Cares Foundation Partners with CaringBridge to Enhance Family Support
The Casey Cares Foundation, a non-profit charity that provides uplifting programs for critically ill children, became partners with CaringBridge, a non-profit Web service that connects families and friends when someone is facing a serious medical condition, treatment or in recovery. Casey Cares children and their families will now be able to communicate through the web and benefit through another supportive community which will save them precious time and energy. - May 07, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation