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Great Circle Industries, Inc. Joins Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council
Great Circle Industries, Inc. (GCI) recently joined ISC-Audubon as a Platinum Member. GCI’s support and membership allows ISC-Audubon to expand their efforts to promote sustainability worldwide, and to Spread the Seeds of Sustainability. - January 10, 2013 - ISC-Audubon
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Partners with Paper Clouds Apparel to Launch Custom-Ordered Shirts Designed by Children with Autism
The product line, which features high-quality bamboo shirts, prints and greeting cards utilizes artwork created by clients of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) and launched on www.papercloudsapparel.com beginning January 7. - January 10, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus Hosts International Holocaust Remembrance Day Presentation, Jan. 27
A museum tour will take place at 1 p.m. and walks attendees through the nation's first freestanding museum, dedicated to the memory of the Holocaust. Survivor Fred Findling will give a special presentation detailing his escape out of Germany. - January 09, 2013 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Human Growth Foundation to Host “Step Up and Walk” Event, Raising Awareness of Growth Hormone Deficiency
Human Growth Foundation, a national non-profit organization, will host its 1st Annual 4.8K Step Up and Walk fundraiser on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Flushing Meadows – Corona Park in Queens, New York. - January 09, 2013 - Human Growth Foundation
Global Burden of Indoor Air Contaminants
The Global Indoor Health Network announces its expanded and updated position statement titled “Common Toxins in our Homes, Schools and Workplaces.” GIHN added an important, new section that presents statistics and financial costs of indoor air contaminants and the impact on our global economy. As you read this new section, you will understand the enormous impact on our global society as literally millions of individuals and families are harmed by indoor air pollutants. - January 09, 2013 - Global Indoor Health Network
TouchEdit Unveiled to the Public for the First Time at January’s Los Angeles Post Production Meeting
TouchEdit, the brand new editing app for the iPad from Editor Dan Lebental, ACE (Elf, Iron Man) will have its first public demonstration at the January 9th Los Angeles Post Production Group meeting in Los Angeles. - January 07, 2013 - Los Angeles Post Production Group
Friendship Agape Church to Ordain James Chiang
Friendship Agape Church will be formally ordaining James Chiang on Sunday, January 13, 2013. Founded in 1989, Friendship Agape Church (FAC) is a congregation of the Christian Reformed Church denomination. Based in San Jose, California, FAC serves the local community with English and Mandarin Chinese programs for individuals and families. - January 07, 2013 - Friendship Agape Church
Announcing the 11th Annual "Break the Sound Barrier" Ski Race
Announcing the 11th Annual "Break the Sound Barrier" Ski Race on March 3rd at Shawnee Peak (Bridgeton, ME) to benefit Hear ME Now! Programs for Children and Adults with Hearing Loss. - January 06, 2013 - hear ME now
Humanity First USA Executive Director Visits Mali and Liberia
Mr. Munum Naeem travels to West Africa with leadership team to evaluate ongoing humanitarian projects. - January 05, 2013 - Humanity First
ISLA President Wins 2013 Lifesaver of the Year Award
ISLA President, Henry Reyes, was awarded the title of “Lifesaver of the Year.” Henry competed against nine other finalists; all nominated for their impact on the lives of others in a water-related capacity. The winner was chosen based off votes from the Lifesaver Facebook Application. Voting took place from December 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. - January 05, 2013 - International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA)
Friends in Adoption to Hold Adoption Workshop in Saratoga Springs, NY This Coming Friday; Registration Open to All Families
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a not-for-profit agency, is hosting a full day adoption workshop in Saratoga Springs, NY, on January 11th, 2013, for prospective adoptive parents. FIA welcomes all families and respects all choices made by pregnant women/couples. Pre-registration is required. - January 04, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
Two New Books for Nonprofit Organizations
Grant Proposal and Marketing Plan Workbooks Improve the Effectiveness of Nonprofit Organizations - January 04, 2013 - The Fruition Coalition
Harlem Globetrotter Hosts Event to Honor Black Legends in Basketball at Church of Scientology
An event to honor the Black Legends in Basketball will take place on February 16, 2013 at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre in Nashville, Tennessee. - January 04, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Mountain West Dental Institute to Open in Denver
The Metropolitan Denver Dental Society (MDDS), host of the annual Rocky Mountain Dental Convention, has just purchased property at 925 Lincoln St. Denver, CO in the prestigious Beauvallon Building. This first story, 9570 sq. ft. retail condo on the corner of 9th & Lincoln will house the new... - January 03, 2013 - Metro Denver Dental Society
Make 2013 the Year Children Stop Dying from Sarcoma Cancer
Sarcoma is a particularly deadly cancer that effects people of all ages but one strain, Rhabdomyosarcoma, mainly targets children under the age of 15. According to statistics from the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, there are approximately 6000 new cases a year and the survival... - December 31, 2012 - Jareds Juggernaut To Cure Sarcoma
Olive Tree Initiative Alumni Loic Hostetter Receives California Newspaper Publishers Association Grant for Journalism Excellence
Olive Tree Initiative (OTI) alumni Loic Hostetter has been awarded $1,500 by the California Newspaper Publishers Association (CNPA) in the month of December for his outstanding work in journalism. Loic Hostetter is an Olive Tree Initiative core member and a third-year international development student at UCLA. - December 30, 2012 - Olive Tree Initiative
2012 Year in Review – a Year of Accomplishments for Human Rights
Human Rights Day 2012 was a demonstration of the year’s accomplishments. - December 29, 2012 - United for Human Rights
2012 Year in Review – Drug-Free South Makes Major Strides with Tennessee Drug Education
The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools. - December 29, 2012 - Drug Free South
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Pet Vaccinations
Dr. Chessie Green Discusses the Need for Appropriate Vaccinations and Which Types You Should Consider for Your Pet - December 29, 2012 - NCVMA
Anti Grover Norquist Movement Reaches Almost 1500 Members from Throughout the United States
The mission of Groverno.com is to provide a counter balance to the fear that political candidates face in primary and general elections when they have refused to sign Grover Norquist’s Taxpayer Protection Pledge. GroverNo will use its membership database to activate opposition to candidates... - December 26, 2012 - GroverNO
Urgent Black Transmen, Inc Assistance Needed: Help Find Our Missing: 19 Year Old Sage (DaShad) Smith - Missing Transgender Youth in Charlottesville, Virginia
Black Transmen, Inc. is making full nationwide awareness of Sages’ disappearance, and has deployed members to disseminate information about her disappearance. If anyone has any information regarding Sages’ disappearance please call: Charlottesville Police Department at 434.977.9041 or Black Transmen, Inc. at 1.855.BLK.TMEN - December 26, 2012 - Black Transmen, Inc
The WAVE Project Launches a Mentor Program to Support and Encourage Area Women
The WAVE Project is a nonprofit, charitable organization that encourages, equips and empowers women to improve their lives and achieve their vision through personal mentoring relationships. Compassionate, mature volunteer mentors are needed to further the mission of encouraging and empowering women in Oklahoma that are stressed and struggling. To learn more, attend the Free Basic Mentor Training on Friday, January 11 and Advanced Mentor Training on Saturday, January 12. - December 25, 2012 - The WAVE Project
Consumer Communications & Networking Advances Featured at IEEE CCNC 2013 from January 11 – 14, 2013 at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel in Nevada
Leading International Conference Held in Conjunction with CES 2013 Emphasizes the Latest Development of On-demand Entertainment & Information Technologies. - December 23, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Naples Invitational Art Fest Announces 2013 Judges
Annual event supports autism programs - December 23, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
SATA CommHealth Wins the Singapore Prestige Brand Award in the Special Merit Category
SATA CommHealth having celebrated its 65th Anniversary in October this year received more accolades when it clinched the Singapore Prestige Brands Award (SPBA) in the Special Merit category. SATA CommHealth (formerly known as the Singapore Anti-Tuberculosis Association or SATA), has a... - December 22, 2012 - SATA CommHealth
Nashville Church of Scientology Takes on Drug Abuse Crisis
With Tennessee’s drug abuse problem at a crisis stage, Nashville Scientologists are ramping up a grassroots movement to stem drug abuse. - December 22, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Thalidomide Survivors from European Limb Deficiency Organisation Welcome Ten Year Funding Grant from UK Government
EDRIC, the European umbrella group founded by thalidomide survivors welcome the UK government's agreement for a decade of funding. - December 22, 2012 - DysNet Limb Difference Network
Victoria W. Hunnicutt Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Victoria W. Hunnicutt, of Gray, Georgia, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Victoria W. Hunnicutt Victoria W. Hunnicutt is an Educational Consultant and a retired Teacher and... - December 22, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Peter W. Welch Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Peter W. Welch, of Long Beach, California, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Real Estate. About Peter W. Welch Peter W. Welch is President of Beach Bum Properties. Mr. Welch was the Chairman,... - December 22, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Miriam Marti Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Miriam Marti, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About Miriam Marti Dr. Miriam Marti is a doctor at the San Juan Veterans Administration Hospital in San... - December 22, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Colin Bower, a Mass. Father of Two Kidnapped American Boys Who Has Been Working with Sen Kerry for the Past Three Years to Bring His Boys Home on Sen Kerry's Nomination
Statement by Colin Bower, a Massachusetts father of two kidnapped American boys, who has been working with Senator John Kerry for the past three years to gain the return of his boys from Egypt, on his nomination for Secretary of State of the United States. - December 21, 2012 - HelpBringNoorandRamsayHome
Women’s Business Development Center Programs in the New Year Support and Accelerate Women’s Business Ownership
Center provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance. - December 21, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus Hosts Traveling Blavatnik Archive Foundation Exhibit Through Jan. 27
The Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus announcing the opening of its newest exhibit, “Lives of the Great Patriotic War.” This traveling exhibit, which will remain on display through January 27, details the largely unknown chapter of Jewish history – the participation of 500,000 Soviet Jewish soldiers in World War II in the fight against the Nazis. - December 21, 2012 - Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus
Kamran Kazem Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Kamran Kazem, of Santa Ana, California, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Electronics. About Kamran Kazem Kamran Kazem is Vice President and CTO of Magnetic Design Labs, Inc., a power... - December 20, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Bert Brandt Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Bert Brandt, of Spanaway, Washington, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Aerospace and Aviation. About Bert Brandt Bert Brandt is the President of Angel Technologies, providing aerospace and... - December 20, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Carl H. Castore Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Carl H. Castore has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Carl H. Castore Dr. Carl H. Castore is a Professor at the University of Maryland University College. Dr. Castore holds a B.S. - December 20, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Infinity and Beyond Competes to Raise Funds for Cancer Research
Infinity and Beyond, a United Charitable Programs (UCP) fiscally sponsored charitable project, formed a marathon team to raise $2,700 in last Saturday’s Spartan Beast Race. The team’s racers placed sixth out of 143 teams. - December 20, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Sercos International Sets Record for Visitors and Exhibitors at SPS IPC Drives Exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany
Sercos international (SI) announced today that the SPS IPC Drives exhibition in Nuremberg was an outstanding success for the organization. More than 20 companies from a wide range of areas presented exhibits and product demonstrations at the user organization's joint booth, which attracted 40% more... - December 20, 2012 - SERCOS North America
Leading Healthcare Elective Provider, Work the World, Launches a New Student Elective Programme in the Philippines
Work the World offers medical, nursing and midwifery students the chance to combine high-quality electives with a fascinating insight into the challenges of healthcare delivery in Southeast Asia’s most beautiful destination. - December 19, 2012 - Work the World
Ending the Year with Inspiration at Tennessee’s Human Rights Day Celebration
The holiday season in Nashville will be a joyous one – in part, because progress has been made for human rights. - December 18, 2012 - United for Human Rights
2013-2014 Israel Gap Year Program BBYO Beyond Will be Partnered with Tel Aviv University
2013-2014 Beyond gap year program participants will live in a campus of Tel Aviv University to take Hebrew language course, learn history and culture of Israel. - December 17, 2012 - Beyond BBYO, Inc.
Paramus Mental Health Care Agency Offers Advice and Counseling for Dealing with Tragedy in Newtown, CT
Care Plus NJ, Inc. offers professional advice from the NJ Traumatic Loss Coalition expert on how to speak with your children about the tragedy in Newtown, CT. - December 17, 2012 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Church of Scientology Making a Difference for Human Rights in Tennessee
“Scientology: How We Help—United for Human Rights, Making Human Rights a Global Reality,” details how communities are using the Church of Scientology’s United for Human Rights program to fight abuses in this field. - December 17, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Pet Care Trust Names New Board Members
The Pet Care Trust, the Non-Profit Organization funding the Pets in the Classroom Grant Program, announces the appointment of three new board members and the retirement of board member Steve Segner. - December 17, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
The Highland Support Project Celebrates 20th Anniversary and the Start of a New Maya Long Count Cycle at AlterNatives
The Highland Support Project celebrates its 20th anniversary and the end of the Maya 13-bak'tun cycle with festivities at local fair trade store AlterNatives in Richmond, Virginia. - December 16, 2012 - Highland Support Project
Max Healthcare's Group of Hospitals Selects Energy Advantage India Pvt. Ltd. to Complete an Assessment of Its Energy Use
Energy Advantage India Pvt. Ltd., a global leader in providing total energy and environmental management services, has been selected by Max Healthcare to assess its hospitals’ energy use. Energy Advantage will conduct a benchmark assessment across three of Max Healthcare’s largest... - December 16, 2012 - Energy Advantage Inc.
Incumbent Morton Grove Mayor's Fundraiser a Success
The Friends of Daniel J. Staackmann held a fundraising breakfast on December 12, 2012 at Kappy’s Restaurant, 7200 W. Dempster, Morton Grove. Over 50 people were in attendance (business owners, residents, and friends) to support Mayor Dan Staackmann in his quest to win the Village's first... - December 16, 2012 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Public Speaking Club Presents Awards at Holiday Party
First of Sussex Toastmasters club recognizes its best speakers at annual food drive and holiday party. - December 16, 2012 - First of Sussex Toastmasters
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy to Host Grant Symposium Jan. 15, Realigns Grant Criteria; Past NWP Grant Recipients Can Reapply After Seven Year Hiatus
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) has amended the NWP Grant baseline criteria to now allow a past NWP grant winning agency to reapply after seven years and to express a preference to projects that rely on NWP for a minimum of 30 percent of the total proposal. “Each year NWP makes... - December 16, 2012 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Family Business Association Awards for Massachusetts Recognize Anton’s Cleaners with Community Excellence Award
Anton’s Cleaners was presented with the 2012 Community Excellence Award by the Family Business Association (FBA). In addition to the award, the Family Business Association has generously donated a check in the amount of $1,500 to Caring Partners, the 501c (3) arm of Anton’s... - December 15, 2012 - Family Business Association