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Friends of the Valley Wins “Shaping the Destiny of Kenya” Award
Friends of the Valley, a charitable program sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), was recently recognized for their humanitarian efforts in Kenya by the Embassy of the Republic of Kenya - October 21, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Clean Technology Council Hosts Presentation on How to Grow Your Business in Tough Economic Times
Keynote speaker’s organization helped create 67,098 new jobs in 2011. - October 21, 2012 - Clean Technology Council
New Middle Eastern War Historical Fiction Novel Just Released, Ezekiel’s War
Colorado author releases new historical fiction novel based in the Middle East called, Ezekiel’s War. - October 20, 2012 - T.W. Manes
Coleman Foundation Awards $58,700 to Community Colleges at 10th Annual National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference
Seven community colleges from across the nation split $33,750 in elevator grants from the Coleman Foundation while an eighth college won a $25,000 prize. The Coleman Foundation also announces multi-year support for the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship. - October 20, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Appalachian Trail Long-Distance Hiking Workshop
The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is one of the longest continuously marked footpaths in the world, measuring roughly 2,180 miles in length. This one-day workshop will provide information and tips to hikers of all experience levels who are considering hiking the A.T. - October 20, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Animal Ear Infections
NCVMA President Dr. Scotty Gibbs Explains That Ear Infections Often Indicate More Serious Conditions - October 20, 2012 - NCVMA
Toastmasters International President Visits Local Bridgestone Babblers Club
John Lau, President of Toastmasters International, visits the Toastmasters International Bridgestone Babblers Club at their weekly meeting. Mr. Lau will be in Nashville to attend the Toastmasters International District 63 Fall Conference, October 19-20, as Keynote Speaker. His visit to the Bridgestone Babblers Club meeting took place on Thursday at 12:00 p.m. at the Bridgestone Americas, Inc. corporate office located in Nashville. - October 20, 2012 - Toastmasters International Bridgestone Babblers Club
Action Party of Morton Grove Announces Slate of Candidates for 2013
The Morton Grove Action Party proudly announces its slate of candidates for the upcoming 2013 municipal election. Five seats on Morton Grove’s Village Board will be on the April ballot: Village President, Village Clerk, and three Village Trustee positions. The Action Party, a grassroots... - October 20, 2012 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Gardener’s Supply Company Award $5,000 Green Thumb Challenge Grant to Green Chimneys School
National grant award recognizes successful youth garden projects that incorporate education. - October 19, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Cotillion Expansion Plans Include Adair County
The National League of Junior Cotillions™ (NLJC) has announced plans to establish its National program in Adair County. - October 19, 2012 - National League of Junior Cotillions
The World’s Fastest Reader to Address New England Real Estate Conference and Trade Show in Meriden, Connecticut
On October 27th Howard Stephen Berg will be addressing attendees of the 9th Annual New England Real Estate Investors Conference and Trade Show in Meriden, CT. Howard Stephen Berg is the world’s fastest reader. - October 19, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
New Book: A Christian's Call for the Removal and Destruction of the Cross of Christ
Veteran author releases new book, A Christian's Call for the Removal and Destruction of the Cross of Christ. - October 19, 2012 - T.W. Manes
DCIA & CCA Announce ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT DELIVERY Speakers
Trade Associations Serve Industry’s Explosive Growth with Three Co-Located Conferences at Strategic Business Summit - October 18, 2012 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Celebrities Join Together to STOMP Out Bullying
October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and STOMP Out Bullying™ has increased efforts to raise awareness and prevent bullying in all its forms. On October 1st the country and those across the globe joined STOMP Out Bullying™ in it Fourth Annual BLUE SHIRT DAY™... - October 18, 2012 - Love Our Children USA
Art Project Helps Those with Alzheimer’s
The Advocacy Art Project, a charitable program sponsored by United Charitable Programs (UCP), is inspiring hope in Alzheimer’s patients by sharing "Discovery Art Cards." - October 18, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Operation Kidsafe Free Digital Fingerprinting Program in Cherry Hill, NJ
After 10 years providing Operation Kidsafe Safety Programs free to families in North America, Operation Kidsafe will pass the one million children safe guarded mark. Parents can attend this event and at no charge, get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Parents will also get valuable safety tips. Operation Kidsafe uses the latest equipment like the FBI and Secret Service. - October 18, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
43rd Annual Fine Designer Crafts Show to Feature Unique Aquatic Clay Designs
Alan Bennett of Bath, N.Y., to Display His Clay Creations at Annual Show Hosted by The Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild - October 18, 2012 - Carolina Designer Craftsman Guild
Friendly's Co-founder, S. Prestley Blake, is Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship has awarded its 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award to S. Prestley Blake, who co-founded the Friendly Ice Cream Corp. and provided the seed money to help NACCE get started in 2002. - October 18, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Watch Video of Rolando Making Commercials for Colored Rocks Success Calendar
Colored Rocks Unveils “The Rolando Series” – 8 Videos to Promote 2013 Wall Calendar - October 18, 2012 - Colored Rocks Foundation, Inc.
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Wins Simcyp Academic IVIVE Award
Hamner Team Honored for Most Informative Scientific Report at Recent Consortium Meeting - October 18, 2012 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Operation KidSafe Announces Fingerprint Station Location in Markham
Operation Kidsafe announces one of the first Fingerprint Station Locations in Canada. The latest all digital equipment will be on site full time in the Toronto area starting on November 7, 2012. That location is in Markham, Ontario at Don Valley North Toyota Scion, 3300 Steeles Ave E. Markham ON L3R 1G9 (905) 475-0722. No personal information will be taken. The service is also free. - October 17, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
DCIA & CCA Announce CLOUD COMPUTING WEST 2012 Speakers
Trade Associations Serve Industry’s Explosive Growth with Strategic Business Summit - October 17, 2012 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Drug Education Can Still Make Change at University Level Says Drug-Free South
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South, recently invited to give lectures at Middle Tennessee State University, says “We never give up on kids, no matter their age.” - October 17, 2012 - Drug Free South
Grammy-Nominated Producer Kevin “Khao” Cates Celebrates Success of His 501(c) (3) Bridge DA Gap with Spectacular Red Carpet “Solution for Our Youth” Launch & Awards Show
Grammy-nominated producer, Kevin Cates hosted the official red carpet launch of his non-profit, youth development program, Bridge DA (Developing Academics) Gap in Atlanta on October 9th, 2012. - October 17, 2012 - Bridge DA Gap
Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Local Merchants Host Community Jack-O'-Lantern Contest
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with local merchants, invites the public to participate in the Community Jack-O’-Lantern Contest held from October 26-27, 2012 at the ATC Visitor Center, located at 799 Washington Street, Harpers Ferry, WV. This event is free and open to the... - October 17, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Saginaw Future Receives National Honor - Excellence in Economic Development “Gold” Award Saginaw Future President Elected Secretary/Treasurer
Saginaw Future Inc. received a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award for “Nexteer's Journey” in the category of Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) - Single Events for communities with populations of 200,000 - 500,000 from the International Economic Development Council... - October 17, 2012 - Saginaw Future
CT REIA Announces 9th Annual New England Real Estate Investors Conference and Trade Show in Meriden, Connecticut
On October 26, 27, and 28, 2012 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting the 9th Annual New England Real Estate Investors Conference and Trade Show in Meriden, CT. This event is designed for new and experienced real estate entrepreneurs. - October 16, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Sustainability of Coco Coir Inspires Launch of New Company, CocoEnviro Solutions
Coco Coir Based Products are now available as a green alternative growing medium for home gardeners, landscapers and commercial greenhouses. - October 15, 2012 - CocoEnviro Solutions, Inc.
Wisconsin Pediatricians Announce State and National Achievement Awards Recognitions Presented at WIAAP Advocacy Day at The Capitol
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (http://WIAAP.org) recently acknowledged the child health advocacy work of state pediatricians and child and family health advocates during the Advocacy Open Forum, held in the State Capitol Building in Madison. Recognitions included Senator Julie Lassa for Legislator of the Year and Kristina Manke for Community Service Award, as well as numerous national awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics. - October 15, 2012 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Hiring Right the First Time: Addison County Economic Development Corporation & VT Small Business Development Center HR Workshop Announced
Business owners and hiring managers want guidance and need to know how to hire qualified employees who will help their organization thrive. Workshop attendees learn how to select the best candidates. - October 15, 2012 - Addison County Economic Development Corporation
United Nations Association Joins 2012 Tennessee Human Rights Day Planning Committee
The Nashville Cordell-Hull Chapter of the United Nations Association will participate in the planning of this year’s Human Rights Day celebration on December 10. - October 15, 2012 - United for Human Rights
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy Grants $350,000 to Goodwill of Southern Nevada for Veteran's Integration Program
Goodwill estimates that the Veterans Integration Program (VIP) will be up and running within the next 30 days. The grant will pay for the program’s start-up costs which will include hiring three full time career specialists who have military backgrounds and understand the unique challenges veterans and their spouses often face when entering or re-entering the workforce. Roughly 400 veterans will be served through this program’s initial two-year launch. - October 14, 2012 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
New Yorkers Can Get a Headstart on Holiday Shopping with "Shop for Success"
The Second Annual Pop-Up Shop Offers Intimate Alternative to Department Store Shopping and Provides Exclusive Discounts on Designer Merchandise. All Proceeds to Benefit Dress for Success. - October 14, 2012 - Dress for Success Worldwide
NCIA CEO, Herbert J. Hoelter Publishes Paper on Early Release Program for Federal Inmates
Sentencing mitigation expert and NCIA CEO Herbert J. Hoelter has published a nine-page report detailing a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that deducts time from sentences for federal inmates. - October 14, 2012 - National Center on Institutions & Alternatives
European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance Launched
New EU body created to administer aspects of self-regulatory programme for online behavioural advertising across Europe – www.edaa.eu. Icon at the heart of an EU initiative to give internet users transparency, choice and control over online behavioural advertising – www.youronlinechoices.eu - October 14, 2012 - EASA
Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs Approaches; Organizers Announce VIPs, Guest Speakers, Bands and More
Attendees include: Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild and Ward 4 City Council Member Shirley Scott. National speakers include: Colleen Lynn, Founder of DogsBite.org, and Tony Solesky whose family lies at the center of the Maryland appellate court decision, Tracey vs. Solesky, declaring "pit bulls inherently dangerous." - October 13, 2012 - Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs
Celebrating 10 Years of Sight for Kids on World Sight Day
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (JJVC) are celebrating 10 years of partnership and reaching a vision screening milestone of over 16 million children through their Sight for Kids program. To commemorate this milestone, the Sight for Kids program... - October 13, 2012 - Lions Clubs International Foundation
Guidance Published on Basic Land and Property Unit Polygons
Significant efficiency savings are identified in a new report on the creation of BLPU Polygons. - October 13, 2012 - GeoPlace
Georgia Youth Activist, Rolando Zenteno Debuts Colored Rocks Success Calendar in Online Video Ads
Unique Wall Calendar features Success Advice from Unlikely Youth - October 13, 2012 - Colored Rocks Foundation, Inc.
Victory Over Stroke Event Set for November 9, 2012, in Sarasota, FL
The Stroke Association of Florida Announces Third Annual "Victory Over Stroke" Sarasota Event - October 12, 2012 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Carlos J. Coe Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Carlos J. Coe, of San Marcos, Texas, has recently been recognized as a VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Power Generation and Storage. About Carlos J. Coe Carlos J. Coe is Founder and CEO of Xtreme Power. Dr. - October 12, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
David Davila Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
David Davila, of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Marine Repair and Construction. About_David Davila David Davila is the Owner of Yacht... - October 12, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
John M. Walsh Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
John M. Walsh, of Joliet, Illinois, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. About John M. Walsh John M. Walsh is President of Midwest Respiratory Ltd. Dr. Walsh received a Master’s... - October 12, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Stevens Wins ONR Grant to Develop Secure Wireless Networks
Researcher establishes innovative techniques for efficient and secure wireless communication for the US Navy. - October 12, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Pet Care Exhibit at 2012 N.C. State Fair
Statewide Association of Veterinarians to Offer Information on Pet Care and Animal Health. - October 12, 2012 - NCVMA
Barb Schwarz, the Creator of Home Staging®, to be Keynote Speaker at IAHSP® Conference
Barb Schwarz will present “What it REALLY Takes to Become Successful as an ASP® Stager” during the ASP® 2012 IAHSP® Educational Conference on October 26 - 28. The conference will be held on Whidbey Island in WA. Barb Schwarz is an award-winning professional speaker and creator of the Home Staging industry. She is founder and CEO StagedHomes.com® and founder and chairwoman of The International Association of Home Staging Professionals®, and a best-selling author. - October 12, 2012 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Wake Education Partnership Releases Podcast on the BUILDING LEADERS Campaign Featuring Smedes York
Local Business Owner and Former Mayor of Raleigh Discusses How the Campaign Helps Prepare Students Entering the Business World - October 12, 2012 - Wake Education
Nationwide Safe School & Anti Bullying Assistance. Free Education, Training & Support. Black Transmen, Inc Commits to Student Safety & Saving Lives.
Black Transmen, Inc reaches out to students, parents and educators in elementary, junior high school and high schools nationwide to promote safe schools and end bullying. Black Transmen, Inc provides free education and training to local communities nationwide in gender, sex and sexuality. - October 12, 2012 - Black Transmen, Inc
Local Agency Celebrates 30th Anniversary - Amistad Will be Holding an Open House to Acknowledge 30 Years of Providing Services to Individuals with Mental Illness
Amistad was created in 1982 to be a safe place where individuals with mental illness would be treated with dignity and respect. It remains true to that vision. It has since grown into the largest consumer directed agency in Maine, and a national leader in developing and delivering services that are delivered by individuals in recovery from mental health issues. - October 11, 2012 - Amistad, Inc
iLive Campaign Launches iLive HIV+ with Michelle Anderson, Ms. Plus America 2011
Every life is precious. The iLive Campaign stands behind that fact. Michelle Anderson, Ms. Plus America 2011, is first openly HIV positive woman to ever run for and win a national pageant title. She lends her story, time and talent to help women living with HIV through the iLive Campaign. Breaking the silence and seeking help is what iLive is all about. - October 11, 2012 - iLive Campaign