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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
John Paul DeJoria and Genentech Honored at Dream Foundation’s 2014 Celebration of Dreams Gala
Special guests and foundation friends will gather for 20th Anniversary celebration on November 8th at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara. - September 28, 2014 - Dream Foundation
Prison Fellowship Has Agreed to Support Liberty Quest in Its Streaming Faith Initiative to Enhance Access to Christian Streaming Audio in the BOP
Prison Fellowship, the world's largest outreach to prisoners, is devoted to helping prisoners and their families reunite in a Christian fellowship of hope and rebirth, has agreed to support the Streaming Faith Initiative whose mission is to improve access to 21st Century faith-based programming to those incarcerated. - September 28, 2014 - Liberty Quest Foundation Ltd
NAWBO's Oct. 8 Meeting to Focus on Personal Image, Fashion Feng Shui
Attendees at the Oct. 8 meeting of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Phoenix Chapter will learn how to “Employ Your Personal Energies to Transform Your Personal Branding.” During the luncheon meeting, three NAWBO members will be transformed through a custom image... - September 28, 2014 - NAWBO Phoenix
Post Production Workflow for Gone Girl at LAPPG’s October Meeting - Presented by HP. Exploring the Most Advanced Technical Workflow in Filmmaking
Join the Los Angeles Post Production Group on October 8th, 2014 at 7pm at Crossroads School in Santa Monica for a look at the advanced technical post workflows utilized in the new David Fincher film, Gone Girl. - September 28, 2014 - Los Angeles Post Production Group
Governor Jerry Brown Signs Bill to Screen Newborns for Terminal Disease
Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 1559 into law today which will implement newborn screening in the state for a deadly genetic disease called adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) that affects approximately 1- 15,000 children. - September 27, 2014 - The Myelin Project
Kurt E. Yeager Appears in Times Square, Honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Kurt E. Yeager, of Aptos, California, has been recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Energy. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Mr. Yeager's image was projected over Times Square, NY, on September 11, 2014. The event was set to promote PEER (see info below) and to celebrate Mr. Yeager’s accomplishments and progressive actions within his industry. - September 27, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
National Academy of Public Accounting Professionals Names Delaware "Top 10" Award Winners
The National Academy of Public Accounting Professionals (NAPAP) has named its 2014 "Top 10 Public Accounting Professionals" for the state of Delaware. The award winners include: · Robert Barbacane of Barbacane, Thornton & Co. in Wilmington · Nancy Blumberg of Master,... - September 27, 2014 - National Academy of Public Accounting Professionals
Tools of Trade: Agreement Calls for Medical Tourism Association® to Provide Government of Puerto Rico with Certified Education and Training
Partnership with Department of Economic Development to Brand Island as Top Health Travel Destination Announced at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress. - September 27, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Church of Scientology Hosts Art Gilliam for "One America" Book Signing
Art Gilliam shared his experience of growing up in the Deep South during the 1950s in his new book "One America." He will be delivering a talk and book signing on Feb 21 at the Church of Scientology in Nashville. - September 27, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Hunger in America Report Reveals Food Bank of South Jersey Served Nearly 200,000 Individual Clients in 2013
Residents Receiving Assistance from South Jersey’s Largest Emergency Food Provider More than Doubled Over Four-Year Period - September 27, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
NovaSom CEO John T. Spitznagel Honored with Special Web Feature Promoting AccuSom
NovaSom CEO John T. Spitznagel has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who with a special web feature promoting AccuSom. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Healthcare Sales and Marketing. - September 26, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Drug-Free South Plans to Stand at the Cross
Drug-Free South will join the Stand in the Gap Coalition for its November event “Stand at the Cross.” - September 26, 2014 - Drug Free South
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honored Judy Sain Kirkpatrick with Special Times Square Appearance
Judy Sain Kirkpatrick, of Cleveland, Tennessee, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Photography. In honor of her accomplishments and professionalism, Ms. Sain Kirkpatrick's image was projected over Times Square, New York, on September 19th, 2014. - September 25, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Gilbert Gordon as 2014 Biography of the Year
Gilbert Gordon has been honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as the 2014 Biography of the Year. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of his stellar achievements in Education, Water Research and Inorganic Chemistry. - September 25, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Harbor Hospice Among the First to Deploy mumms Software's Hummingbird
mumms Software, an innovator in the Hospice & Palliative Care EMR industry, is pleased to announce that Harbor Hospice, part of Harbor Healthcare System headquartered in Beaumont, Texas, will be among the first hospices to deploy the newest mumms product, Hummingbird, throughout all of their... - September 25, 2014 - mumms Software
Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors in Alabama, California
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in Alabama and California raised more than $118,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Sept. 21. More than 500 riders attended the events in Leeds, Ala., and Cardiff, Calif., to honor our Stars, local children with brain tumors: Alyssa, Bayleigh, David,... - September 25, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Smith Center for Healing and the Arts Announces Expanded Cancer Support Programs
Local health, education and arts nonprofit expands programs to provide healing experiences for those living with cancer - September 25, 2014 - Smith Center for Healing and the Arts
Hep B United Congratulates Community Partners on $1.8 Million in Federal Grants for Hepatitis B Education, Testing, Vaccination, and Linkage to Care
CDC Awards $1.8 Million to Community Coalitions for Hepatitis B Screening, Case Management, and Improving Quality of Medical Care. - September 25, 2014 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Marilyn A. Tsilimparis as Professional of the Year
Marilyn A. Tsilimparis, of Brooklyn, New York, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Banking and Credit Services. - September 24, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Texas Self Storage Association Announces Board Officers for 2014-2015
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) Board of Directors recently elected executive officers for 2014-2015. The new board members and officers begin their term on October 1 and will be introduced at the TSSA Big Ideas in Storage Annual Conference scheduled for October 26 – 28 in Fort Worth. - September 24, 2014 - Texas Self Storage Association
Drug-Free South Reaches Hispanic Community at El Protector Festival
The Drug-Free South community organization distributed booklets to the multicultural community who attended the El Protector Festival this past weekend. - September 24, 2014 - Drug Free South
Fire Sprinkler Advocates Spearhead Drive to Build Fire Safe Homes Through South Shore Habitat for Humanity Project
Home fire sprinkler installation event at Hanover site Wednesday, September 24 at 10 am. The Massachusetts Fire Sprinkler Coalition is providing its time and manpower to provide fire-safe homes for deserving South Shore Families. As part of South Shore Habitat for Humanity's work in Hanover, the... - September 24, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity
#SamadiChallenge Inspires Women to Promote Prostate Health
The #SamadiChallenge has gone viral on Facebook. Women from across the United States are taking Dr. Samadi's challenge to promote the importance of a healthy prostate and the need for men to get their PSA levels tested. - September 24, 2014 - Women for Prostate Health
New Children’s Book Promises Fresh Spin on Muslim Holiday
Little Big Kids, an up and coming cultural lifestyle brand for young Muslim kids, is proud to announce the release of their newest storybook, "Ilyas & Duck and the Fantastic Festival of Eid Al-Fitr." It’s a delightful story about a boy named Ilyas and his best friend Duck as... - September 23, 2014 - Little Big Kids
The Future of Health Care in Ventura County: Focus of VCEDA’s 44th Annual Business Outlook Conference
"The Future of Health Care in Ventura County: A Healthy Workforce” is the theme of the 44th Annual Business Outlook Conference (BOC) presented by the Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA). The conference will be held Friday, October 17 from 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at... - September 23, 2014 - Ventura County Economic Development Association
Condominium and Homeowner Associations Nationwide Can Save Money on Bulk Cable, Internet and Phone Services
Broadband Agreement Specialists, Inc. assists condominium, homeowner associations and property managers nationwide solicit, evaluate, negotiate and understand the opportunities and pitfalls of competing technologies associated with new and renewal Bulk Cable TV, Internet and Phone service contracts. - September 23, 2014 - Broadband Agreement Specialists, Inc. | Residential Cable TV & Telecom Property Rights Consultants
Mismanaged and Mistreated Seniors in Assisted Living Facility Enjoy Complete Turn-Around Under New Ownership and Management
Green Tree of Orlando Hosts an Open House and Facility Tour Showcasing All the Positive Changes in Place Since Inception of New Ownership and Management. - September 22, 2014 - Green Assisted Living Facilities of Florida
Boston Democrats Standing Strong with Arkansas Democrats
District 7 councilman Tito Jackson is hosting and event for Arkansas Federation of Democratic Women. Arkansas Democrats were the first to forcefully condemn the inappropriate and insensitive comments made in the wake of the Boston Bombing by Nate Bell - a Republican state representative. Boston Democrats stand in solidarity with Arkansas Democrats and support their efforts to remove people such as this from office. - September 21, 2014 - Arkansas Federation of Democratic Women
Human Innovations Announces TremWatch(TM)
Hand tremor measurement app for smart phone, initial module in suite of integrated wellness tools providing actionable insights for improved patient awareness. - September 21, 2014 - Human Innovations, LLC
The Book, Rapture Revelation-The Blessed Hope!, is Newly Released
International author and Bible prophecy teacher, Ann Rowan, has just released the new book, Rapture Revelation-The Blessed Hope! The book is a culmination of almost forty years of study and expertise in the area of Bible prophecy. The focus is discussion and apologetics regarding the Rapture of the... - September 20, 2014 - Fountains of Living Waters Int'l
Westchase Church Core Church to Celebrate 1st Anniversary Among Tampa Churches
The newest Westchase Church, Core Church continues to expand with a focus on helping the community. - September 20, 2014 - Core Church