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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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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®

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anonymous Message Board Post Ignites Author's Dream

Tony McFadden is the author of six novels, all set in the exotic, sometimes dangerous places he has travelled in his work as a telecommunications engineer. None of this would have materialized without the words of an anonymous message board poster. - October 11, 2012 - Association of Independent Authors

SWACHA and the New Orleans FBI to Help Financial Institutions Prevent Fraud at Financial Institution Crime Day

To help local banks and credit unions reduce their exposure to financial fraud, Dallas-based SWACHA will team up with the New Orleans office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on October 11, 2012, to host the FBI Financial Institution Crime Day in New Orleans. SWACHA is one of the largest... - October 11, 2012 - SWACHA

5K Run and Walk Announced at a Time of Great Need in Pike County

The Pike County Outreach Council will host its annual 5K Run and Walk on Nov. 17 during Waverly’s Jingle Bell Weekend. The event will take place at Bristol Village, 625 E. 5th St. at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds from the event will go to the Outreach Council, which has served Pike County since... - October 11, 2012 - Pike County Outreach Council

Welcome to Medicare Madness Seminar

Medicare Specialist Helen Hreen Presents Free Medicare Seminars in Naples, Florida - October 11, 2012 - Helen Hreen

Central Park N.C. Releases Podcast Exploring the Yadkin River’s Economic Impact

Nonprofit Executive Director Nancy Gottovi Discusses Financial Implications of an Essential North Carolina Waterway - October 11, 2012 - Central Park NC

Fine Designer Crafts Show to Feature North Carolina Artist’s Contemporary Jewelry

Artist Originally From South America to Display Work at Annual Crafts Show Hosted by The Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild - October 11, 2012 - Carolina Designer Craftsman Guild

Naperville Business Hosting Free Digital Child Safety Event

Free digital fingerprint and photo safety program. Specialized digital imagery equipment will only be the your area for a limited engagement. Did you know over 2,000 children are reported missing everyday in the United States? Don’t miss this opportunity to get your free Child Safety Kit, including digital fingerprints and photograph. - October 10, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe

Norwich NY Fire Department to Host Free Digital Fingerprint and Photo Program

There is no data-basing. The parent is handed the finished product, a letter size document - with the child’s digital fingerprints and photo. The quality is so good that the prints can be scanned into the National Crime Computer if the child is ever missing. Operation Kidsafe's goal is to give parents safety tips that will help them start a family safety action plan. - October 10, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe

Church of Scientology Helps Artists Broaden Outreach

Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville to host music seminar with singer/songwriter Deedee O’Malley on October 20th. - October 10, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

The Central California Autism Center Turns to Skills® to Help Treat Children on the Autism Spectrum

The Central California Autism Center has implemented the Skills®, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders’ online autism treatment curriculum, to help treat young children with autism spectrum disorders. - October 10, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Free e-Book, "Hidden Bible Taboos" is Offered by Clinical Psychological Services, LLC to Assist 2012 Doomsday Religious Addicts and Family Members

With the soon approach of December 21, 2012, and recent news media putting fear into viewers regarding the end of the world, some religious people have already started doing bizarre things such as building compounds, hording food, and stock piling weapons. In an effort to assist those that may be... - October 09, 2012 - Clinical Psychological Services, LLC

MaleSurvivor States Sentencing of Sandusky is the Beginning of the Next Chapter, Not the End of the Story

1 out of 6 young males are sexually abused by "Sanduskys" all over the US; MaleSurvivor says the work of healing has only just begun; remains committed to working with survivors and Penn State. - October 09, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization

Kingdom Business Organization Launches Transformational Journal

A Journal That Impacts Business and Transforms Communities - October 07, 2012 - Regent Center for Entrerpeneurship

Central Park N.C. Releases Podcast Discussing North Carolina’s River of Opportunity

Statewide Campaign Aims to Save Yadkin River, Bring Jobs to Region - October 07, 2012 - Central Park NC

NC Retail Merchants Launch Retail Means Votes Campaign

NCRMA Launches Get Out the Vote Initiative: Retail Means Votes - October 07, 2012 - NC Retail Merchants Association

Fine Designer Crafts Show to Feature Local Artist’s Clay Pieces

Chapel Hill-Based Artist to Display Work at Annual Crafts Show Hosted by the Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild Nov. 23-25 - October 07, 2012 - Carolina Designer Craftsman Guild

Tanenbaum Presents “Heroes of Hope: Combating Violence Among Muslims, Christians and Other Faiths,” October 9 and 10, in New York City

Two unsung heroes of hope share stories of their grassroots work in war-torn Indonesia and Sri Lanka and how they are combating -- and even preventing -- armed violence between humans with differing religious beliefs. - October 06, 2012 - Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding

Stevens Researcher Wins NSF Grant to Ensure the Security of Growing Mobile App Market

Professor David Naumann takes steps to analyze mobile apps and prevent malware access - October 06, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology

World Ostomy Day October 6, 2012 Hosted by Sacramento Wound; Ostomy and Continence Practitioners Association & Active Ostomates

October 6th is World Ostomy Day and will be celebrated in the Sacramento area by the Sacramento Wound, Ostomy and Continence Practitioner Nurses with an all day free ostomy clinic and education day. The clinic will be help at Sutter Cancer Center, 2800 L Street Suite 110, Sacramento, CA from 10AM to 2PM on Saturday, October 6, 2012. Activities will include Free ostomy consultation by qualified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses. - October 06, 2012 - Randy Henniger

Ontario Painters Council & IUPAT District Council 46 Elect New Business Manager

Joseph Russo, an 18 year member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) in Ontario, was recently elected as the new Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer of District Council 46 as well as President of the Ontario Painters Council. In his new role, Mr. Russo will guide the... - October 06, 2012 - IUPAT

Eden Autism Services Florida Names Special Needs Children’s Fund Advocate of the Month

Eden Autism Services Florida has recognized the Special Needs Children’s Fund as recipients of the Autism Advocate of the Month award. The award recognizes people or organizations who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. - October 06, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida

Stevens Wins DHS Award to Train Future Maritime Security Leaders

As a leader in maritime security and commerce education and research, the Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce (CSR) at Stevens Institute of Technology, has won its third consecutive Science and Technology Career Development Grant from the Department of Homeland Security. The grant will support fellowships, including full tuition and stipends, for three full-time Maritime Systems graduate students. - October 06, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Over 300 Internet Christians Meet in Person at First-Time-Ever Event in Mexico City

Global Media Outreach and YWAM Bring People Together via E-mail Technology. - October 06, 2012 - Global Media Outreach

The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Welcomes Sam's Club

Sam's Club sponsorship of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship will include $40,000 in funding for community colleges demonstrating excellence in supporting small businesses. - October 05, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

Members of Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum Participate in White House-Led Event on Higher Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum members make sure community colleges are part of national discussion on how can foster entrepreneurship and Innovation - October 05, 2012 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

Operation Kidsafe Announces One Million Children Protected Celebration Event in Springfield, IL Oct 20, 2012

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 05, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe

Home Staging Training Developed by Barb Schwarz, the Creator of Home Staging®

Stagedhomes.com is coming to train local entrepreneurs and real estate agents to become Accredited Staging Professionals®, ASPs. - October 05, 2012 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®

GEF Institute’s Sustainability Courses Approved for GBCI CE Hours for LEED® Professionals

GEF Institute Named Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) Education Provider. - October 05, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)

Montreux Energy Presents California Roundtable on Clean Energy Quarterly Meeting Invites World’s Thought Leaders to Connect Toward a Lower Carbon Future

"Investing in Our Global Clean Energy Future" is the theme as senior-level energy, power, transportation, infrastructure and policy leaders come together at Montreux Energy’s California Clean Energy Roundtable Oct. 17-19, 2012, to discuss solutions to the world’s pressing energy issues. Registration is $1,000 through Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, after which it will increase to $1,200. Register and learn more at www.cleanenergy.com/roundtables/california2012/. http://bit.ly/MECal12 - October 05, 2012 - Montreux Energy

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