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Yemin Orde Featured in Video at National Policy Conference in Washington, DC
Friends of Yemin Orde is proud to share a new video about Yemin Orde Youth Village in Israel which was produced by AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) for its recent national Policy Conference. The film highlights the children and staff and explains the successful educational... - March 08, 2014 - Friends of Yemin Orde
World Pet Association Funds Coral Reef Restoration in Key Largo by the Coral Restoration Foundation
World Pet Association is proud to announce that it will again become a corporate “Patch Reef” level sponsor, donating $25,000 to the Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF). The funding will be used to cover costs to grow “threatened” staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) and... - March 08, 2014 - World Pet Association
Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville Books Musical Theatre Writers’ Night Evening
The Church of Scientology opens its doors to artistic expression as a public service. This April, the church will host a musical theatre evening on April 7th. - March 08, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Canadians Would Pay More Than Americans for Renewable Energy
A survey of 2,500 people in Canada and the United States shows that Canadians are more willing to pay a premium for green power than are Americans. - March 07, 2014 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Environmental Nonprofit Audubon International to Work with Donald Trump's Golf Courses
Trump Golf has announced that all of its courses will pursue certification with environmental nonprofit Audubon International. This includes all 20 Trump Golf courses which are located on 13 Trump Golf properties in the U.S. and one in Scotland. The purpose of the project is to protect and enhance... - March 07, 2014 - Audubon International
Understand the Deeper Truths of the Scriptures, Know God’s Intention and Heart for Your Life, Learn to Lead or Follow the Vision of Your Church or Ministry
Dr. Connie Williams will teach you how to understand the deeper truths of the Scriptures, know God's intention and heart for your life, learn to lead or follow the vision of your church or ministry in the Melchizedek Priesthood School of Ministry. This is for Christian believers, pastors, leaders, congregants, and those who want more of God in their lives. - March 06, 2014 - Connie Williams International
U.S. Gas and Electric Named One of the Region’s Best Places to Work
U.S. Gas and Electric Named One of the Region’s Best Places to Work by South Florida Business Journal - March 06, 2014 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Houston Housing Authority Certified as a Department of Housing & Urban Development High Performer
The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) is certified as a High Performer for its Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP), which is an annual evaluation required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for all public housing authorities. The SEMAP assesses 14 indicators of... - March 06, 2014 - Houston Housing Authority
More Than 10,000 Women Will March Through London to Call for an End to Violence Against Women
• Europe’s biggest march for women • Taking place on International Women’s Day – 8 March 2014 • 10,000 women marched last year and even more expected on Saturday • Central London route: Oxford St, Piccadilly Circus, ending in Trafalgar Square • 7th annual Million Women Rise March • Calling for an end to all forms of violence against women - March 06, 2014 - Million Women Rise
Pastor Launches Simple System to Help People Pray Better
After researching prayer for over 25 years, Rev. John Arnold, author of the blog, The Practical Disciple, reveals a unique system to strengthen your prayer life in his 2nd edition release of ”Tips On Prayer, The Quickstart Guide to Improving Your Prayer Life.” For anyone looking for practical actionable ideas to deepen their relationship with God this easy-to-follow guide is a must read. - March 05, 2014 - The Practical Disciple
The Modern Day Elijah and His Message Revealed by The Messiah Network
The Messiah Network, in recognition of the overwhelming response to ‘Your Perfect Prayer To God’, suggests that Neil H. Brandt is expressing the Message of Elijah as noted in the Bible. Malachi 4:5-6 (Elijah 864 B.C. / Malachi 450 – 400 B.C. King James Bible) “5. Behold, I... - March 04, 2014 - The Messiah Network
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards 2nd $6,000 Grant to Horses Helping Heroes Project
Grant will help fund pilot program combining music and equine therapy. - March 04, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
BringChivalryBack.com Awards Its "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" for March 2014 to Matt Lauer and Carson Daly of NBC's Today Show
For their part in publicly demonstrating gallant acts of chivalry and serving as strong role models for today's young men, Matt Lauer and Carson Daly of NBC's Today Show have each been awarded the honor of "Chivalry Role Model of the Month." The award, presented by BringChivalryBack.com, recognizes noteworthy gestures of chivalry, grandiose or small, that demonstrate the impact positive gestures by men can have. - March 03, 2014 - Bring Chivalry Back
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Welcomes Two New Sustaining Sponsors
RBTK and Signature Analytics join in CRT efforts to strengthen San Diego one company at a time. - March 03, 2014 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Corporate Failure Research Published by the Turnaround Management Society
The Turnaround Management Society's main objective is to promote sustainability and best practice in the turnaround process. The executive director of the TMS is Dr. Christoph Lymbersky. He is also a turnaround management academic with considerable professional experience in turnaround and restructuring large corporations and mid-sized companies. - March 03, 2014 - Turnaround Management Society
The Pasadena Playhouse Hosts the-green-heart for Month-Long Exhibition
the-green-heart, a traveling, interactive art installation by artist and author Petra Eiko, will unveil at The Pasadena Playhouse on Friday, March 14 in conjunction with ArtNight Pasadena, from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. in The Playhouse’s Georgia T. McClay Friendship Center. ArtNight... - March 03, 2014 - the-green-heart
Organ Donation and Transplantation Controversies to be Discussed by Ethics Researcher
What are ethics and how do they affect organ donation and transplantation? Should Ontario adopt an opt-out model of consent for organ donation? How young is too young to be a living donor? What's wrong with "transplant tourism?" Michael Campbell will address these questions and more. - March 03, 2014 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
Chattanooga Wedding Officiants Signals "New Game in Town" for Couples Wanting Control of Their Wedding Ceremonies
Article reports the rising trend of non-religious and/or "spiritual" couples in the United States who are in need non-traditional wedding officiants to officiate their weddings (as well as other types of couples who are require an alternative to orthodox church-based ministers), and centers on the services offered by by Chattanooga, Tennessee-based company, Chattanooga Wedding Officiants, seeking to meet this need. - March 02, 2014 - Chattanooga Wedding Officiants
"The 1st of July - an Epiphanal Startling" - a New Book to be Published by 10th Samaritan Ministry in March of 2014
Announcing the impending release of “The First of July- an Epiphanal Startling” written by C Adrian Balson. Described as a science fiction book with heart, the concept of time thread manipulation is explored and the epiphany that ensues as a result of the changes. - March 02, 2014 - 10th Samaritan Ministry
Girls on the Run of Collier County and The GLITTER Foundation Announce Partnership in Glitter 5K Event
Girls on the Run of Collier County and The GLITTER Foundation, both local non-profits in the Naples, FL area are partnering up for the "I Don't Sweat, I Sparkle!" Glitter 5K and 1-Mile Shimmer Shuffle. The event will take place Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the vineyards Community Park in Naples at 8AM. Glitter attire is encouraged! - March 02, 2014 - Girls On The Run of Collier County
U.S. Senate Candidate Ken Cope Pledges to Abolish IRS, Department of Education
U.S. Senate candidate Ken Cope has pledged to not only immediately move to abolish the IRS in favor of his 503 Plan, but also eliminate the Department of Education and scale back the EPA. - March 02, 2014 - Cope Texas
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Meets at Horton Group
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to learn from one another and hone their skills in public relations and communications. This month, members met at Horton Group to learn key principles on design. - March 01, 2014 - Religion Communicators Council
NCVMA Presents $5,000 High Five Grant to Pamlico Animal Welfare Society for Third Consecutive Year
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Nonprofit Organization Providing Spaying and Neutering Services. - March 01, 2014 - NCVMA
Androklis Polymenis Donates 1 Million NXT Coins to Brain Preservation Foundation
The Brain Preservation Foundation (BPF) has received a one million NXT coin ($43,000) donation from the digital currency entrepreneur Androklis Polymenis. The donation goes toward supporting its research into the development of a scientifically-proven medical procedure capable of preserving a... - February 28, 2014 - Brain Preservation Foundation
Georgia Banks Post Third Consecutive Profitable Year
Georgia’s 223 state-based FDIC insured banks earned $2 billion during 2013, the third consecutive positive year for earnings since the worst of the economic downturn. In the fourth quarter 2013, the state’s banks earned $554 million. Total loans for the year were up by $3.8 billion, and... - February 28, 2014 - Georgia Bankers Association
Girl Scout Cookie Booth Sales Begin This Friday
Girl Scout cookie booth sales begin on February 28th in Monmouth and Ocean counties. - February 28, 2014 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
Are Selfies Really to Blame for the Upswing of Head Lice?
In recent days, there have been reports about selfies causing an upswing in head lice among pre-teens and teenagers. But can we really put the blame on a quick cell-phone photo? "We don't believe that selfies are the cause of more head lice cases in teenagers," said Nancy Gordon,... - February 27, 2014 - National Association of Lice Treatment Professionals
Groundbreaking Thought Leadership, Addressing Why Many Innovation Culture Efforts Fail – and What to do About It – Released as a Whitepaper by New & Improved
Frankly, many innovation culture efforts fail. Building a culture that is receptive to ongoing innovation and change is the new (or noisier) senior leader directive. Although there is clear research available describing success factors - more than 60 peer reviewed years’ worth - there has been no clear road-map for designing a comprehensive strategy. - February 27, 2014 - New & Improved LLC
Together We Can Achieve so Much More at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Launches 2014 Annual Campaign to Support Community Needs. - February 27, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Sounds of Laughter, Music and Fun at The Gateway Family YMCA
Music Program emerges from partnership between The Gateway Family YMCA and the Institute of Music for Children in Elizabeth - February 27, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
U.s. Senate Candidate Ken Cope Condemns Planned Cuts to U.S. Military Strength
U.S. Senate candidate Ken Cope today condemned the severe budget cuts planned for the Army, which would reduce our fighting force to 1940 levels. - February 27, 2014 - Cope Texas
Tonight Show and Letterman Comedian to Headline U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Comedian Myq (pronounced “Mike”) Kaplan will be among those scheduled to take the mic at the 4th annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, March 1-2 in Manhattan. Kaplan delivers his stand-up routines in comedy clubs all over the country. He has performed on the Tonight Show with... - February 27, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Angela M. Cooper Named a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Angela M. Cooper, of Las Vegas, Nevada, 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 Hospitality Administration. - February 26, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Legal Experts Join Line-Up of Speakers at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Laying down the law for animal welfare and good health… It’s a topic that will be addressed by two law professors at this year’s NYC Vegetarian Food Festival, March 1-2 in Manhattan. Mariann Sullivan, who teaches Animal Law at Columbia Law School and Cardozo Law School, will... - February 26, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
KOSBE Small Business Development Center Offers New Tool for Better Business Decisions
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) and the Small Business Development Center at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate Office have announced its acquisition of a new business decision making tool available to the community. KOSBE Executive Director, Aundrea Wilcox,... - February 26, 2014 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Fifth Fashion Forward Fundraiser for Parkinson's Disease
A night of high fashion is returning to Sarasota to raise much-needed funds for Parkinson disease programs on the Suncoast. Sarasota-based Neuro Challenge Foundation will host the 5th annual Cause 4 Fashion gala event at Michael’s on East on Thursday, March 20th from 6:30 to 9:30pm. All of... - February 25, 2014 - Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinsons
Chinese Medicine Expert Among Those to Speak at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
A trio of professionals from One Medical Group will kick off the second day of presentations at the 4th annual NYC Vegetarian Food Festival, scheduled to take place in Chelsea March 1-2. - February 25, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Local Gilbert Teen Attends the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Academy
Caleb is the only Arizona student selected to attend Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Academy. - February 25, 2014 - East Valley Young Marines
International Turnaround Management Standard: a Corporate Restructuring and Transformation Framework
The International Turnaround Management Standard (ITMS) is a project-management-based method developed by Dr. Christoph Lymbersky to assist turnaround experts and professionals through a corporate restructuring process. - February 24, 2014 - Turnaround Management Society
Vegan Chef/Baker Among Those to Appear at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Fest
Do vegans have food traditions? Kevin Archer will tackle the topic at the 4th annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, taking place over the first weekend in March in Manhattan. Archer is scheduled to speak on Sunday, March 2, 4:45-5:15, on the subject of "Forging a Vegan Heritage.” - February 24, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
31 Companies Honored for Growth - Saginaw Future 22nd Annual Awards Luncheon
Saginaw Future Inc. (SFI) celebrated its 22nd Annual Awards Luncheon, which was attended by more than 400 business and community leaders at TheDow Event Center. SFI recognized 30 economic development projects from 2013 that led to more than $186 million invested in Saginaw County. Along with the... - February 23, 2014 - Saginaw Future
Call for Presentations Opens for 12th Annual NACCE Conference
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship is asking for presentation proposals for its 12th annual conference, which will be held in Phoenix, AZ, October 12-15, 2014. - February 23, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Victory Over Stroke Symposium Set for March 20, 2014
The Stroke Association of Florida Announces Fifth Annual "Victory Over Stroke" Event in Bradenton, Florida. - February 23, 2014 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Fashion, Shopping and Fundraising: a Girl’s Night Out Benefiting Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Enjoy a red carpet evening of fashion and refreshments at Macy’s Westshore Plaza on Thursday, March 6, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm as Macy's presents The Dress for Success Tampa Bay Shopping Soiree and Fashion Show. This event will feature Spring and Summer fashion trends, cosmetic makeovers and... - February 22, 2014 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Emmy-Winning Reporter/Runner to Present at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Plant-powered runner, reporter, and author Ellen Jaffe Jones will present a double-header at the fourth annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, to take place March 1-2, in Chelsea. Her presentation on Saturday, March 1, 5:15-5:45 p.m., will be called “Eating Vegan in a Non-Vegan World. - February 22, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Holocaust Memorial Center to Host Survivor Ela Stein Weissberger for Members-Only Event, March 12
Weissberger will discuss her experience as a prisoner at the Theresienstadt concentration camp and an original cast member of the children’s opera Brundibár, which tells the story of a brother and sister who join forces with a sparrow, cat and dog to outwit an evil organ grinder. - February 22, 2014 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Agency Leader and Wildlife Conservationist Named to Audubon International Board of Directors
Audubon International, a Troy-based nonprofit organization advancing environmental sustainability in 36 countries, is excited to announce that longtime leader of fish and wildlife conservation, Marvin Moriarty, has joined its board of directors. Moriarty spent nearly 40 years with the U.S. Fish... - February 22, 2014 - Audubon International
Golf Superintendent and Environmental Champion Named to Audubon International Board of Directors
Matt Ceplo, golf course superintendent at Rockland Country Club in Sparkill, N.Y., has been elected as a member of the board of directors of Audubon International, a Troy-based not-for-profit organization currently working with over 3,200 organizations in 36 countries on environmental... - February 22, 2014 - Audubon International
Popular Prayer Website PRAYHoUSe Introduces Voice-Mail Prayer Request
The popular Christian prayer website PRAYHoUSe today introduces its voicemail prayer request that gives its over 300,000 readers the ability to submit prayer request via voice messages. - February 22, 2014 - PRAYHoUSe
Liquor Converter, BBQ Logs Win €20K Prizes at UK Innovation Showcase
British clean-tech start-ups have won prizes worth €20.000 each this month in an award-scheme supported by the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC. - February 22, 2014 - Climate-KIC