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Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Susie Marchini with Special Times Square Appearance
Susie Marchini, of South Lake Tahoe, California, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Publishing. In honor of her accomplishments and professionalism, Ms. Marchini‘s image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on October 15th, 2014. - October 09, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Albert C. Hanna with Special Homepage Feature
Albert C. Hanna, of Chicago, Illinois, was recently recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Real Estate Finance, Mortgage Banking, and Litigation. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Mr. Hanna‘s image was projected over Times Square, New York on August 15th 2014. This Times Square image of Mr. Hanna will be permanently displayed on the Strathmore’s Who’s Who homepage. - October 09, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
B&Bs Thank Veterans and Offer Free Stays or Discounts on 2014 Veteran’s Day for 6th Year Running
Bed and Breakfasts in US and Canada are offering free stays or discounts to Vets and Active Military for Veteran's Day. - October 09, 2014 - Professional Association of Innkeepers International
ACG and VeoMed Offer Live Webcast of the ACG 2014 Practice Management Course, Friday, October 17th
Live Broadcast of American College of Gastroenterology’s Practice Management Course - Understanding and Embracing Change to Improve Your Practice for CME Credit (October 17, 2014). - October 09, 2014 - VeoMed LLC
New Honorees Announced for Breathe LA’s 2014 Breath of Life™ Awards
Psomas and CH2MHILL Named as Honorees to Celebrate Clean Air and Healthy Lung Initiatives in Los Angeles. The Breath of Life™ Awards Gala will be held Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The Breath of Life™ Awards Gala is a prestigious annual event recognizing individuals, corporations and civic leaders for their successful leadership in supporting clean air and healthy lungs. - October 08, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Max L. Manning as Professional of the Year
Max L. Manning, of Topeka, Kansas, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Humanitarian and Missionary Services. - October 08, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Juan Francisco Gutierrez-Mazorra Honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Juan Francisco Gutierrez-Mazorra, of Birmingham, Alabama, was recently recognized as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month for August, 2014 for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare. - October 08, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
69th Jack Frost Bazaar is One Way to Simplify the Holidays at Niantic Community Church
The holiday season has always had a bad reputation for sucking up time, money and even joy, creating a stressed out, consumer driven Christmas, that is not particularly ecologically friendly. But the holidays don’t have to be that way. Niantic Community Church will hold its 69th Annual Jack Frost Bazaar on Saturday, November 8th from 9a.m.-2 p.m.. It is not only a holiday tradition but appeals to those who are looking to simplify their holidays by being mindful of how they spend their resources. - October 08, 2014 - Niantic Community Church
USAF Police Alumni Association Launches Virtual Museum and Memorial
On October 8, 2014, the USAF Police Alumni Association USAFPAA will officially launch. The USAFPAA will protect and preserve the history and heritage of the largest U.S. Air Force career field with an online Virtual Museum and Memorial serving as a historical account of all those who served within the Air Police, Security Police and Security Forces field and as a way to memorialize those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the United States of America. - October 08, 2014 - USAF Police Alumni Association inc.
5th Annual Wine for a Cure, a Benefit for Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
Wines poured by Livermore Valley’s finest Vintners, including Steven Kent, La Rochelle, McGrail, Bodegas Aguirre, Garre, and Napa’s De Fina Family Cellars. Honoring the Caregiver of the Year: Dr. Carlos Milla, Director of the Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Center, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. Gourmet Food by On the Vine. Live and Silent Auctions. Live Music by Chris LeBel. - October 08, 2014 - Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.
Shine the Light on Domestic Violence Event
DVAM - domestic violence awareness month- is upon us and events are happening across the country to give recognition to victims of domestic violence and the families it impacts. Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV will be hosting an event at Howdy's Concert Venue Friday October 10th from 5-10pm. - October 08, 2014 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Northern California Motorcyclists Top $69,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Northern California Motorcyclists Top $69,000 for the PBTF. - October 08, 2014 - Ride for Kids
NAPW Boston Chapter Leadership Event on Emotional and Competitive Intelligence Hosts at Simmons College
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Priscilla H. Douglas and Marla M. Capozzi - October 08, 2014 - National Association for Professional Women
Eliminate Internet Censorship with the OpenTellus Code
The OpenTellus project is operated outside the reach of censorship authorities and allows people within these controlled areas to practice freedom of speech and to make up their own mind about what is right or wrong. - October 07, 2014 - OpenTellus
Funding Granted for Molestation Prevention
ReInventing The Cycle has been granted $40,000 from the Honor Project to distribute Project S.T.O.P. (Stop The Oppressive Predator) molestation prevention program to 240 elementary schools throughout Ohio. - October 07, 2014 - RITC
Climate-KIC Launches New Online CO2 Meter to Indicate Carbon Emissions Threat Level
A new online meter combines a live data feed drawing on European data, updated regularly to show the precise level of CO2 in the earth’s atmosphere today, and comparison tools to show how CO2 levels have changed over time. - October 06, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Report Says Microbial Source Tracking is Important in Addressing Fecal Pollution
Microbial Source Tracking techniques play an important role in solving fecal contamination in water bodies, according to a technical report prepared by a committee of stormwater experts. - October 06, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation
Shelter Hope Pet Shop Commemorating Over 1000 Lives Saved
Over a Thousand Dogs Adopted. Shelter Hope Pet Shop at Janss Marketplace Celebrates 3-Year Anniversary with Calendar Release. Volunteers go naked to bring awareness to animal adoption. - October 06, 2014 - Shelter Hope Pet Shop
Conservation Design Forum Celebrates 20th Anniversary as a Leader in the Sustainable Environment Field
Designers of the world-renown Chicago City Hall Green Roof celebrate the firm's 20 years of pioneering design and engineering. - October 05, 2014 - Conservation Design Forum
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Richard Hawkes with Special Times Square Appearance
Richard Hawkes, of Mendham, New Jersey, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Management Consulting. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Mr. Hawke‘s image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on October 10, 2014. - October 04, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Has Mission to Help Artists
The Church of Scientology has been offering a service to artists in Nashville since it opened its doors in 2009, bringing in successful musicians, actors and visual artists to present helpful guidance and tips to anyone interested in entering those industries. - October 04, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Wake Education Partnership to Host Stars of Education Event, Induct Second Hall of Fame Honorees
Local partnership will honor and celebrate notable educators, business and community leaders involved with WCPSS at inaugural gathering. - October 04, 2014 - Wake Education
Northern Virginia's First Net Positive Energy Home Earns Cold, Hard Cash on Electric Bill
Net Positive Energy Residence Earned Net Income in the Coldest, Snowiest Season in Decades - October 03, 2014 - NOVA e+ Home
Julio Garcia, M.D. Recognized by National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E.
Julio Garcia, M.D. of Las Vegas, Nevada has been recognized by the National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E. for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Julio Garcia, M.D. Dr. Garcia has 26 years experience in the healthcare field. He is a self-employed... - October 03, 2014 - N.A.M.E.
Freedom Ride Through Pilots n Paws
Hundreds of animals saved from high kill shelters through the joint efforts of Pilots n Paws and volunteer animal rescue groups. - October 03, 2014 - Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue
Vistage Michigan Selects Two for 2014 Soaring Eagle Award
Group for chief executives in Michigan honors WorkForce Software’s Kevin Choksi and National Food Group’s Sean Zecman with top award. - October 03, 2014 - Vistage Michigan
Human Rights Day Celebration in Tennessee Set for December 10
The planning has begun for the Tennessee celebration of International Human Rights Day in December. - October 03, 2014 - United for Human Rights
In Her Latest Interview, Author and Domestic Violence Survivor, Rebecca Leo, Discusses Her Memoir-Based Novel, "The Flaws That Bind"
As part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), author and domestic violence survivor, Rebecca Leo, sits down for an interview with Chloé McFeters, director and producer of the domestic violence documentary You Look a Lot Like Me (www.youlookalotlikeme.com) to discuss her latest book, a memoir-based novel titled "The Flaws That Bind." - October 03, 2014 - Tortoise and Finch Productions, LLC
Tim Timmerman Named BSA's 2014 Distinguished Citizen
Tim Timmerman, Chairman of the Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors, has been named recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Citizen Award by the Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, in Central Texas. - October 03, 2014 - Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Largest Annual Event for New Homes in the Triangle Begins Saturday
Triangle Parade of Homes runs the first three weekends in October and will feature over 250 new homes on the tour. - October 03, 2014 - Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co.
Climate-KIC Start-Ups Raise €59 Million in External Funding
Investment highlights increased trend for investor engagement in a more diverse range of "Cleantech 2.0" technologies; 45 start-ups are latest success stories of Climate-KIC’s unique Accelerator; now supporting over 120 cleantech start-ups in Europe every year; Climate-KIC’s 2014 Venture Competition later in October will recognise the rising stars of European cleantech. - October 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Informal Settlement Network - Working Together for Change and Using Social Media to Spread the Word
The informal settlement network is taking ownership, and taking action, and have created a Forum4Change. - October 02, 2014 - Forum4Change
Umran Javaid HAAPIN Founder and Team Climb Ben Nevis
The HAAPIN team climbed Ben Nevis the highest mountain in the UK. They made it to the top and were feeling really great. Umran Javaid said "We love helping people around the world, we will be doing many more activities like this in the future and everyone is welcome to join us." HAAPIN... - October 02, 2014 - HAAPIN Worldwide
Millennials "Hack" Policy and Develop Solution to Gaza Blockade; Start-Up Uses Hack-a-Thon Model to Reinvent Policy Making
Last weekend, a group of diverse millennials set out on their own path to "hack" policy. After nearly 24 hours of discussion, research, playing devil's advocate and more- they have come up with policy recommendation to end the blockade in Gaza. You can find an executive summary and the full policy paper at Polithon.org or http://bit.ly/1vtjsFs. - October 02, 2014 - Polithon
BringChivalryBack.com Awards Its "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" to TV Personality Steve Harvey
For continually promoting chivalrous behavior and serving as a positive role model for young men, TV Star Steve Harvey of "The Steve Harvey Show" has been awarded the honor of "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" for September, 2014. The award, presented by BringChivalryBack.com, recognizes those who demonstrate the positive impact such gestures by men can have. - October 02, 2014 - Bring Chivalry Back
Alberta Based Partners Connect Kids with Computers
The Electronic Recycling Association and Alberta’s Promise focus on underprivileged Lethbridge youth. - October 02, 2014 - Electronic Recycling Association
Siena Graduate Starts Grant Fund to Raise Money for Young Professional Women
The fundraising kicks off with “The Secrets of…Career Success” --- a workshop series taking place in Latham. - October 02, 2014 - She's a Boss
NACCE2014, Powered by Intuit, Will Feature Stellar Lineup Focused on Entrepreneurship: From Mindset to Meaningful Action
NACCE2014, being held in Phoenix, AZ from October 12 through 15, will feature an all-star lineup of speakers from the academic, entrepreneurial, and foundation worlds to discuss the conference theme, "Entrepreneurship: From Mindset to Meaningful Action." - October 01, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Fall Interfaith Festival 2014 to Promote Children’s Literacy
Come Before Winter for the 7th Annual Fall Interfaith Festival on Oct. 18th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Al Lopez Park. Join this interfaith celebration to pray for children, literacy, and peace. - October 01, 2014 - Esperanza Interfaith Center
Tau Gamma Delta Sorority, Inc. Celebrates Founders' Day in October
The spirit of our Founders, those phenomenal women, made yesterday's dreams today's hope and tomorrow's goal; our history was not just written, it is being lived! - October 01, 2014 - Tau Gamma Delta Sorority, Inc.
IEEE GLOBECOM 2014 Announces Senior Executive & Industry Panel Agenda for Leading Communications Conference to be held December 8 – 12 in Austin, Texas
Thousands of International Experts to Convene at Premier Global Event Covering Entire Spectrum of Telecommunications Technology Advancements. - October 01, 2014 - IEEE Communications Society
Parenting Teens Workshop Being Presented by Mara Dunn
Positive Solutions to Real Life Family Struggles is a parenting teens workshop and child/youth movie night being held. Sunday, October 19th, 7-9 p.m. Hosted by Niantic community Church. The program is free, refreshments served. Register in advance. - October 01, 2014 - Niantic Community Church
SWACHA and FS-ISAC to Host Southwest Financial Crimes Forum in Dallas on October 8 to Kick Off Cyber-Security Awareness Month
Seminar to be held at University of Texas at Dallas. - October 01, 2014 - SWACHA
Local Practice, Seeking Shalom, Seeks Grant to Expand Innovative Affordable Mental Health Program in the Bronx
Local mental health practice, Seeking Shalom (www.SeekingShalom.org) integrates client's spirituality into mental health care. Their program, Journey to Peace, offers therapy sessions at complete fees equal or cheaper than typical copays to reduce barriers to mental health in the Bronx. They seek support to get a grant to expand. - October 01, 2014 - Seeking Shalom
National Inventory Certification Association Improves Certification Process
To receive Certified Inventory Specialist designation, asset inventory professionals will earn CEUs through life experiences, formal education, and NICA-approved courses. - October 01, 2014 - National Inventory Certification Association
AVF Announces West Coast Vein Forum Course in 2015
The American Venous Forum announces its newest meeting The West Coast Vein Forum: Advancing the Treatment of Venous Disease - Addressing Challenges and Controversies in Vein Treatment. The meeting will take place on April 30 - May 2, 2015 in Napa, CA. The West Coast Vein Forum will offer clinicians providing basic treatment of venous disease a unique opportunity to expand their knowledge in recognizing and treating a broader scope of vein disorders. Visit www.veinforum.org for more information. - October 01, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Las Vegas Motorcyclists Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists at the 10th Las Vegas Ride for Kids raised $65,663 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Sept. 28. More than 300 riders attended the event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway to honor local children with brain tumors. The Las Vegas Stars were Alex, Bradley, Cheyenne, Hannah,... - October 01, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Religion Communicators Council Sets October Meeting
The Religion Communicators Council meets each month to hear about a topic of interest. This coming month, the Nashville Chapter is bringing back the Tennessee Department of Health Director of Faith-Based Initiatives. - October 01, 2014 - Religion Communicators Council
Source Molecular Highlights Usefulness of MST in Stormwater Management
Source Molecular Corporation representatives attended the 10th Annual Conference of the California Stormwater Quality Association this month at the Hyatt Orange County, to promote Microbial Source Tracking technology for effective stormwater management. - September 29, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation
Source Molecular Offers Improved Human Test
Source Molecular has been given a license by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to offer a modified and improved Human Bacteroidetes ID test to identify sources of fecal pollution. - September 29, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation