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World Candle Industry Leaders Unite at 2016 World Candle Congress & Trade Show in April
Puerto Rico will host leaders in the candle industry from around the world for the 5th World Candle Congress & Trade Show on April 4-8, 2016. Every three years, the National Candle Association (NCA) and The Latin American Candle Manufacturers Association (ALAFAVE) bring together the... - January 23, 2016 - National Candle Association
"Violence is Not Entertainment": Proposed U.S. Law to Withdraw Copyright, Trademark Protection for Animal Abuse; Abolish Property Status of Animal-Abuse Content
Under the “Violence Is Not Entertainment” (VINE) Act, animal abusers can no longer establish, maintain, or enforce intellectual property (“IP”) rights in material that includes abuse of a live animal. The VINE Act directly impacts two bodies of IP law at the federal level - copyright and trademark - and serves as a model for analogous legislation at the state level. - January 22, 2016 - The Humane Party
The Preserve Golf Club Celebrates Eight Years as a Signature Sanctuary
The Preserve Golf Club, the only golf course in Mississippi to be certified through the Audubon International Signature Program, has been recognized for continued sustainable management of natural resources. The Preserve joined the Signature program in 2004, before construction began. The Preserve... - January 22, 2016 - Audubon International
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Received $1M Research Grant from Enduring Hearts
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has received a generous grant of $1,000,000 from the Enduring Hearts Foundation to fund cardiac research to enhance the lives of children needing heart transplantation. Some of the research funded will be that of Michael Davis, Ph.D., Director of the... - January 22, 2016 - Enduring Hearts
The Scientology Information Center Welcomes Religious Studies Classes to Find Out About Scientology
The Church of Scientology invites religious studies students and teachers to come to the Scientology Information Center in downtown Clearwater and research Scientology there. - January 21, 2016 - Church of Scientology
International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Releases New Clinical Core Curriculum to Aid Specialization of the Field
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis publishes article on first internationally developed and reviewed Core Curriculum to guide clinical knowledge and training in the industry - January 21, 2016 - International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH)
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Shelley L. Johnson as a 2016 Roundtable Member
Shelley L. Johnson, of Lacey, Washington, has recently been recognized for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare Business Solutions. In honor of her accomplishments and overall professionalism, Ms. Johnson has been inducted into the 2016 Strathmore’s Who’s Who Roundtable. - January 20, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Elaine F. McConkey Honored for Her Work in Treasure Management and Fixed Assets, Named to 2016 Strathmore’s Who’s Who Roundtable
Elaine F. McConkey, of Waldorf, Maryland, has been honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2016 Roundtable Member. This honor is in recognition of her work in Treasure Management and Fixed Assets. - January 20, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Janet L. Mitchell as a 2016 Professional of the Year
Janet L. Mitchell, of Glendora, California, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of English Composition and Linguistics. - January 20, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Doni-Jo Minor-Munro as a 2016 Professional of the Year
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro, of Santa Maria, California, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of American Indian Educational Programs. - January 20, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Animal Activist Who Led the Way to Turn a Texas Cattle Ranch Into Rowdy Girl Sanctuary for Farm Animals, Named VegNews Magazine’s 2015 Rookie Activist of the Year
In the heart of Texas, Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, Inc. is now the safe haven and the forever home to over 65 farm animals, and "that number is growing," according to Renee King-Sonnen. She convinced her husband to cease operations of their former cattle ranch in late 2014, so that the animals who live there would be saved and could call the sanctuary home. - January 20, 2016 - Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, Inc.
Florida Public Relations Association Southwest Florida Chapter Hosts Next “PR on The Road” Seminar at FGCU
Luncheon will take a look at the “Public Relations of Athletics at Florida Gulf Coast University.” - January 20, 2016 - Florida Public Relations Association
NCVMA, Friends of NCVMA Foundation Award More Than $78,000 to Animal Advocates in 2015
Nonprofit Supports Organizations Striving for Responsible Pet Ownership Statewide - January 20, 2016 - NCVMA
Fort Myers Beach Stakeholders Launch VOICE of FMB
This organization is passionate about proper development of Fort Myers Beach. They are a group of hardworking residents and business owners that are looking out for the town's best interests. - January 20, 2016 - VOICE of FMB
Rewarding Others for Community Service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Contributing to the greater good strengthens the community - January 20, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Lifetime VIP Member Marion Rifkind Named Professional of the Year
Marion Rifkind, of Houston, Texas, has recently been honored as a Lifetime VIP Member as well as being recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Language Translation and Interpretation Services. - January 19, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Marilyn A. Tsilimparis as 2016 Professional of the Year
Marilyn A. Tsilimparis, of Brooklyn, New York, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Banking and Credit Services. - January 19, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Names Gilbert Gordon the 2016 Professional of the Year in Water Research/Inorganic Chemistry
Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has been honored as the 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Water Research/Inorganic Chemistry. - January 19, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Annual Christian Women's Retreat is Ready to Launch Their Thirty-Sixth Year
At CWR, attendees are immersed in a spiritual "spa weekend," where nationally recognized Christian speakers and musicians mentor and encourage women of all denominations in their walk with Christ. - January 19, 2016 - California Women's Retreat
Donate to Those in Need at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA is collecting non-perishable food items and toiletries. - January 19, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Bolste Launches New Business Operating System with $5 Million in Funding
Tech startup Bolste secures $5 million to close out its Series A round of funding. The newest version of the business operating system is now available. - January 19, 2016 - Bolste
“Drivers For Change: Millennials, Digital, Personalization” 11th Annual Industry Coupon Conference Set for April 19-21 in Charlotte, N.C.
The Only National Conference in 2016 Dedicated Exclusively to Coupons; Explore trending issues including millennial habits, emerging technologies, and shifting share of wallet in retail and online channels - January 18, 2016 - Association of Coupon Professionals
PRIMO and Cancer Action Now, Inc. Honors Women in Oncology
The Practical Recommendations in Immuno and Molecular Oncology (PRIMO) meeting sponsored by Cancer Action Now, Inc. announces that Suzanne Topalian, MD from Johns Hopkins University and Ranjana Tavorath, MD from Novartis have been honored with the meetings first ever Women in Oncology award. - January 18, 2016 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Largest US Fishery Proves It’s Sustainable, Again
Alaska pollock fishery certified to MSC Fisheries Standard again. - January 18, 2016 - Marine Stewardship Council
Bucks County’s First Life Sciences Graduate Degree Now Offered at The Baruch S. Blumberg Institute
Partnership with The Commonwealth Medical College establishes innovative way to deliver its Master of Biomedical Science degree at the Blumberg Institute. - January 17, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
NAWBO Phoenix to Present Panel Discussion at Its Feb. 10 Meeting
Panelists are successful women business owners who have scaled up and grown to more than $1 million in sales. - January 17, 2016 - NAWBO Phoenix
St. Louis-Based the Travelers Protective Association Presents Grant to Member
Pennsylvania woman awarded $1,000 grant. - January 17, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Talks Faith and Tradition
Religion Communicators recently met in Nashville to discuss topics of faith, politics and tradition. - January 16, 2016 - Religion Communicators Council
Tennessee United for Human Rights Plans for MLK Day
2015 saw the formation of Tennessee United for Human Rights, and in 2016 the organization is taking things to a whole new level. - January 16, 2016 - United for Human Rights
Nashville Church of Scientology Announces Fitness Fair This April
The Nashville Church of Scientology has just announced that it will host a Community Fitness Fair on World Health Day on April 7, 2016. - January 16, 2016 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Zonta Douglas County Scholarship Winner is Studying to be a PA
The former Lutheran High School and University of Nebraska Lincoln graduate is attending PA school in Texas. - January 16, 2016 - Zonta Douglas County
Kamal Chopra of NIPA Designated as Professor
North India Printers Association (NIPA) feeling proud in announcing that their General Secretary Mr. Kamal Chopra is designated as Professor in lieu of his services towards printing industry, it is greatest honour for NIPA. - January 15, 2016 - North India Printers Association
Dress for Success SW Florida Professional Women’s Group to Host Open House
Potential volunteers, clients and mentors are welcome at this fun event. - January 15, 2016 - Dress for Success SWFL
New York Developer Elie Hirschfeld to Meet Pope Francis in Rome Representing Rabbi Arthur Schneier and the Park East Synagogue in Rome’s Great Synagogue on January 17
Elie Hirschfeld, the principal and president of privately held New York City ownership and development group Hirschfeld Properties is traveling to Rome to greet Pope Francis on his visit to the Great Synagogue of Rome on January 17, 2016. Pope Francis will become the third-ever Roman Pontiff to... - January 14, 2016 - Hirschfeld Properties
Renovated Home Becomes 1st Energy Producer
New Video "Healthy Home Healthy Planet" Tells the Story - January 14, 2016 - Healthy Home Healthy Planet
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Derrick Baer as a Professional of the Year
Derrick Baer, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Oil and Gas Mining. - January 14, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Larry G. Strite
Larry G. Strite, of Bay Springs, Mississippi, has recently been recognized as a 2016 Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Agriculture. - January 14, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
Announcing NAWRB’s Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC) Chairwoman
The NAWRB Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council (NDILC) is proud to announce Rebecca Steele as their newly appointed chairwoman. Steele is the Founder and CEO of Steele Advisory and Services, LLC. and brings with her over 20 years as a financial industry expert working with the nation’s... - January 14, 2016 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
Maine’s Oldest Ski Area Races to Fight Childhood Cancer
The Maine Children's Cancer Program is holding its second annual ski and snowboard "moonlight challenge" race at Shawnee Peak. On Friday, January 22nd, race to win exciting prizes and to help raise funds to treat hundreds of local Maine children. - January 13, 2016 - MCCP
Food Bank of South Jersey to Host 110 Volunteers on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
A diverse group of volunteers – bankers, students, lawyers, faith-based organizations, sororities, physicians, and a recent beauty pageant winner – will have a common goal this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service: donating time and labor to help the Food Bank of South Jersey meet its... - January 13, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Hepatitis B Foundation Leaders Help Shape National Plan to Eliminate Hepatitis B and C
Drs. Robert Gish and Chari Cohen provide expert testimony to the National Academy of Medicine in support of a national strategy to eliminate chronic viral hepatitis in the United States by 2030. - January 10, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Implementing a Successful Body Worn Camera Program in a Post-Ferguson Era
The International Public Safety Association (IPSA), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a free webcast on body worn cameras sponsored by TASER International. This special event targeted to law enforcement, or anyone else who wishes to attend and learn... - January 09, 2016 - International Public Safety Association
US Army Golf Courses Commit to Audubon International’s Environmental Program
The US Army has enrolled its 45 golf courses in the Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary Program. US Army golf courses are found throughout the US, Hawaii, Alaska, and overseas locations such as Japan, Korea, and Europe. - January 09, 2016 - Audubon International
Nashville Church of Scientology Hosts Survival Training on World Civil Defense Day
The Nashville Church of Scientology is observing World Civil Defense Day on March 1st with a special workshop on “Survival Training.” - January 09, 2016 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
The CLUB Adds New Members to the 2016 Board of Directors
Announcing the CLUB's 2016 Board of Directors New Additions. Welcome Judith Coley, Alice Katwan & Mindy Morton. - January 09, 2016 - The CLUB SV
Seoul’s Official Travel Guide Application, the "iTourSeoul+," Has Launched
The city of Seoul and Seoul Tourism Organization have taken the important features of the "i Tour Seoul" and completely revamped them to release the new and improved "i Tour Seoul+." - January 08, 2016 - Seoul Tourism Organization
Lost Key Golf Club Recertified as Signature Sanctuary
Lost Key Golf Club has been recognized for continued sustainable management of natural resources. - January 07, 2016 - Audubon International
Drug-Free South Plans for Progress in 2016
The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools. - January 07, 2016 - Drug Free South
Lutheran Services in America Announces Habitat for Humanity, Y-USA, and Johns Hopkins University as Keynote Speakers for Its 2016 Annual Conference
Lutheran Services in America (LSA) is excited to announce its 2016 Annual Conference keynote speakers: Jonathan Reckford, Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity; Johnathan Lever, Vice President for Health Strategy & Innovation, Y-USA (YMCA of the USA); and Dr. Kathryn Edin, Bloomberg... - January 07, 2016 - Lutheran Services in America
American Venous Forum Announces BSN-Jobst Research Grant 2016 Winner
The American Venous Forum (AVF) selected one resident physician member per year to receive the prestigious BSN-JOBST Research Grant. The BSN-JOBST Research Grant provides a $100,000 research grant ($50,000 per year for two years) chosen through a competitive peer review selection process. - January 07, 2016 - American Venous Forum