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Prison Space "Wasted" on the Non-Violent, Claims Campaign
The non-profit organization for victims of violent crime, justice4victims.org, has launched a campaign to call for a “radical redefinition of the purpose of the prison system,” having published recent figures of violent crime and prison populations on its website. The website claims... - September 25, 2012 - Matt McAvoy
New Beginning Christian Center is Holding the Largest Community Outreach and Community Explosion in Columbus, OH Sept. 29th
New Beginning Ministries is hosting Columbus' largest Community Outreach Event. Fun, food & information. Information booths run from 11 am til 3 pm and the music starts at 6 pm Saturday September 29th. Rap, dancing and help for all. School supplies, voter registration, blood drive, MaryHaven, and Columbus Health department just to name a few. Resources for every individual in the central Ohio area. - September 24, 2012 - New Beginnings Christian Center
Naples Invitational Art Fest Call to Artists for 2013 Show
The Naples Invitational Art Fest is accepting applications from artists working in all media to exhibit at the 16th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest. The juried art show will be held January 26-27, 2013 at Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. A jury of arts professionals will select... - September 22, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Energy Advantage Inc to Speak at Upcoming FMI Sustainability Summit in Washington, DC
Claire Purvis, Manager of Sustainability at Energy Advantage, will speak at the 2012 FMI Sustainability Summit in Washington, DC on October 4th, 2012. Purvis will present on best practices for engaging stakeholders in sustainability. In the session, titled “Telling a Complicated Story:... - September 22, 2012 - Energy Advantage Inc.
Career Transitions: Stories and Advice from Successful Women Who Took the Leap
The Women’s Collaborative-NYC presents a panel discussion on Thursday, October 18th, 2012 at the Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo 24 West 12th Street, NYC. Supermodel and activist Emme Aronson, Bloomberg anchorwoman Stephanie Ruhle Hubbard, NY restauranteur Miki Agrawal, entrepreneur Lesley Townsend Duval, and journalist Angela Vitaliano will talk about their career transitions and entrepreneurial experiences and will inspire an audience of budding entrepreneurs and new business owners. - September 22, 2012 - The Women's Collaborative-NYC
Colorado Walk Now for Autism Speaks - Saturday, September 22, 2012
Over 750 people with autism, their families and friends will Walk Now for Autism Speaks and raise funds for autism awareness, research and advocacy efforts. - September 22, 2012 - Autism Speaks, Colorado Springs, CO
Nelson County, Virginia Designated an Appalachian Trail Community
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will celebrate the official designation of Nelson County, Virginia as the newest Appalachian Trail (A.T.) Community™ on October 17, 2012, from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., at the Nelson Center located at 8445 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, Virginia. - September 22, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Groundbreaking Stevens Research on Water-Repellent Surfaces Published in Physical Review Letters
Dr. Chang-Hwan Choi and Dr. Wei Xu Revise Scientific Understanding of Superhydrophobicity. - September 22, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Diana Rivenburgh Signs Book Contract with AMACOM
AMACOM offers contract for Rivenburgh’s forthcoming book on the new corporate facts of life. - September 22, 2012 - Strategic Imperatives, Inc.
Google Certifies Plaza Jewish Community Chapel as a Google for Nonprofits Organization
The only community owned Jewish Funeral Chapel in the greater New York metropolitan area begins benefiting from the "Google for Non Profit" program with a Google AdWords™ grant for up to $10,000 per month in Free advertising, and Free Live and On-demand Streaming of Funeral Services on YouTube™ - September 21, 2012 - Plaza Jewish Community Chapel
GlobeShift & BeThePeace Join Hands in Washington D.C. for the International Day of Peace on Sept 21st
GlobeShift (www.globeshift.com) – the creator of Global Om 108, and BeThePeace (www.bethepeace.com), an organization synchronizing groups from around the world in a global meditation for the International Day of Peace – are joining forces in Washington, D.C. to produce two in-person events on Friday, September 21st: (1) BeThePeace at Luminous Warrior @12noon; and (2) Global Om 108 at the Lincoln Memorial @6pm. - September 21, 2012 - GlobeShift, LLC
New Jersey Native Son Recognized for Environmental Contributions
Great Swamp Watershed Association Gala Celebration honors the work of Emile DeVito, Ph.D., one of the state’s foremost environmentalists. - September 21, 2012 - Great Swamp Watershed Association
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council and InnoCentive Inc. Announce Winners of Sustainability Summit Innovation Challenge
The Winning Multicultural Businesses Created Green Tech Products and Services Ranging from a Solar Flying Airship and Biodegradable Desk Accessories to Organic Fertilizer and Youth Sustainability Leadership. They will be honored at The Council’s Sustainability Summit on October 9 in NYC. - September 21, 2012 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces September 2012 Seminar on the Business of Real Estate with Alan Cowgill
On September 29, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting a Saturday seminar with Alan Cowgill in Meriden, CT. Attendees will learn how to turn their real estate business into a money machine that runs itself. - September 21, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Rocky Top Trail Crew is in Search of Volunteer Trail Maintainers
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s (ATC) Rocky Top Trail Crew is looking for volunteers to help reconstruct a remote section of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park from September 30th to October 7th. - September 21, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Lights, Camera, Action; Morning Star Fishermen
Aquaponics Expert Hallam Murray Visits Local Business Morning Star Fishermen, Who Will Star in New Documentary - September 21, 2012 - Morning Star Fishermen
International Association of Home Staging Professionals® Invites Exhibitors to Sponsor the ASP® 2012 IAHSP® Educational Conference
The 8th Annual ASP® IAHSP® Expo will be Oct. 26-28 in Langley, WA on beautiful Whidbey Island. Vendors supplying goods and services to the Home Staging and design industries are encouraged to participate. - September 21, 2012 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Church of Scientology Nashville Representatives Visit New National Office
A new national church opened this week for the Church of Scientology in the United States. - September 21, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Katy Perry Supports AIDS Research Alliance in Chase Community Giving
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) today announced that singer Katy Perry has chosen to support AIDS Research Alliance in the 2012 Chase Community Giving voting contest. “AIDS Research Alliance is thrilled to have Katy Perry, along with Emmy-Award winning actor LeVar Burton and Clippers basketball... - September 20, 2012 - AIDS Research Alliance
80 Experts and Authors Join Forces with Peak Body
A new compilation eBook from the Association of Independent Authors includes eighty articles from leading experts and lessons learned from experienced authors. The articles offer guidance and advice on the various aspects of self-publishing including marketing, sales, PR, promotion, professionalism, pricing and avoiding pitfalls. - September 20, 2012 - Association of Independent Authors
Church of Scientology Hosts Seminar by Prominent Composer
The Nashville Church of Scientology hosted a seminar for musicians by David Campbell and Raven Kane on September 10, 2012. - September 20, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Become an “Inner Marker” Circle Member
As pilots prepare for the new chapter inaugural meetings in Fort Washington, MD and Palmyra, PA – the IMC Club International has just announced its newest Instrument Pilot Safety Initiative, the creation of a Special Membership Group for pilots who are dedicated to the consistent and constant... - September 20, 2012 - IMCClubs.org
School Fundraiser Receives National Parenting Center Seal of Approval 2012
Feed a Child's Mind Fundraisers are proud to announce their selection for the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval in 2012. - September 20, 2012 - Feed a Child's Mind Fundraisers
Advanced Urgent Care Earns Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism - September 20, 2012 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Unity of Greater Hartford Presents Mary Manin Morrissey, Best-Selling New Thought Author and Speaker, for a Morning Talk and Afternoon Workshop
Mary Manin Morrissey, best selling author will be a specia guest speaker on Sunday, September 30th at Unity of Greater Hartford. - September 20, 2012 - Unity of Greater Hartford
Annual Fine Designer Crafts Show to Feature Teddy Devereux
Durham-Based Artist to Display Work at Annual Crafts Show Hosted by The Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild - September 20, 2012 - Carolina Designer Craftsman Guild
California STEM Learning Network - California After School Network Awards Expand Out of School STEM Learning Opportunities
Power of Discovery: STEM2 awards fund three regional partnerships to expand learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for young people in California’s out-of-school time settings. - September 19, 2012 - California STEM Learning Network
Beauty Goes Green in Manhattan to Benefit Animal Charity PETA
Beautiful faces and humane hearts will come together at the US Veg Corp’s “Beauty Goes Green” event on Monday, September 24, 7-9:30 p.m., at the Bar at the Dream Hotel in Midtown. - September 19, 2012 - U.S. Veg Corp.
History Being Made with the First Ever Mountain Bike Race on Tiger Mountain September 22nd
Local nonprofit, the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance is presenting the first mountain bike race to ever happen on Tiger Mountain – the Sold-Out "Evergreen Enduro at Tiger" – on Saturday, September 22nd as a Fundraiser for Tiger Mountain Trails. The race course will include the first new trail to be built for mountain biking on Tiger in more than 20 years. - September 19, 2012 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Photographs of the Huntington Beach Senior Saturday Expo Released by the Committee to Elect Edward Pinchiff
The Committee to Elect Edward Pinchiff to the Huntington Beach High School District Board announces the release of over 35 photographs of the annual Huntington Beach Senior Saturday Expo held in Huntington Beach, California, at the Pier Plaza. - September 19, 2012 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
Kendall Auto Group Invites Operation Kidsafe to Eugene OR
The Kendall Auto Group is flying in the same type of machine that the FBI uses. It gives parents a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life saving safety information. - September 19, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Child Safety and Mini Health Fair Announced in Bedford TX
Operation Kidsafe free digital fingerprinting and safety kit. A mini Health Fair and Flu shot at a small cost. - September 19, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe Free ChildSafety Event South Bend IN
Same machine that the FBI uses. Gives parents a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life saving safety information. Operation Kidsafe is back again. Don't miss this free program this year. - September 19, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Central Park N.C. Names Michael Shuman as Special Guest Speaker at the 2012 Annual Gathering
Leading Economist and Author Will Speak to the Economic Future of North Carolina’s Natural Resources - September 19, 2012 - Central Park NC
NADOI Launches Project Homecoming; Seeks to Woo Back Former Members
The National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI) announces an effort to encourage former members to rejoin the organization. - September 18, 2012 - National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
International Women’s Initiative Launches "Safe Birthing Project"
This September, the International Women’s Initiative will be launching the first phase of the "Safe Birthing Project," a program to be launched in the Amolatar District of Northern Uganda. The Safe Birthing Project is a community-based initiative that aims to contribute to efforts... - September 18, 2012 - International Women's Initiative
White House Petition Calls for the Reinvestigation of 1947 Events Near Roswell, NM
Paradigm Research Group has submitted a petition to the White House website calling for the Obama administration to reinvestigate an alleged extraterrestrial vehicle crash near Roswell, New Mexico in July of 1947. - September 18, 2012 - Paradigm Research Group
Faith in God Missionaries Feeding the Children in a Small Town in Panama, No Running Water or Electricity. Contact Them if Able to Help.
Faith in God missionaries has distributed food and candy to poor children in a small town near Aton, no running water or electricity there, they have promised them to get help. - September 17, 2012 - Faith in God Missionaries
Clean Technology Council Hosts Presentation on Recycled Water
October 2nd event "Recycled water: Is it as good as the original?" will focus on facts and myths about recycled water and its benefits of conservation and sustainability - September 17, 2012 - Clean Technology Council
Ms. Florida Plus America 2012 Appointed Humanitarian Ambassador for Lorna Children Foundation Kenya Fund
Ms. Florida Plus America 2012 announced publicly to the nation Friday, September 10, 2012 on the Queen Esther Speaks Show that she is the newly appointed Humanitarian Global Ambassador (USA Region) for Lorna Children's Foundation Kenya Fund. Due to her lifelong service to the global community, Ms. - September 16, 2012 - Jasira Monique LLC
Institute for Hepatitis and Virus Research Receives Significant State Grant for Two-Year Research Project Focusing on New Liver Cancer Treatment
Institute for Hepatitis and Virus Research Receives Significant State Grant for Two-Year Research Project Focusing on New Liver Cancer Treatment - September 16, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Wake Education Partnership Launches BUILDING LEADERS Fundraising Campaign
Local Nonprofit Raising Money to Better Prepare Wake County Public School Students with 21st Century Skills - September 16, 2012 - Wake Education
Michael Steele Blows Whistle on Obama Agenda Prior to November Elections
Michael Steele, leading MSNBC political analyst has launched his new book “Right Now” which lays down an active opposition strategy against Obama’s present administration agenda, directing readers towards achieving Republican Renaissance. - September 16, 2012 - The Steele Group
Dr. Elsie McKee to Talk Mission During Sept. 26 “Wednesday Night Live” at Titusville Presbyterian Church
Princeton Seminary professor raised in Congo to speak about her experiences as a missionary’s daughter and her continued advocacy in homeland. - September 15, 2012 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
The National Atheist Party Condemns the Attack on the U.S. Embassy
The National Atheist Party criticizes recent attacks, but upholds the rights of U.S. citizens guaranteed under the First Amendment. - September 15, 2012 - Secular Party of America
Global Om 108: A Call to Oms for Peace on 9/21/12 – the International Day of Peace
GlobeShift has a dream: to unify voices around the world in meditations and prayers for peace. “Global Om 108,” this special event is being called (#GO108). September 21, 2012. One hundred and eight Om chant gatherings in Washington, D.C., New York, Los Angeles, Virginia, West Virginia, India and around the world. Commemorating the International Day of Peace. - September 15, 2012 - GlobeShift, LLC
2nd Annual Family Hiking Day Weekend Celebration
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Mid-Atlantic Regional Office invites families to hike on the Appalachian Trail for the 2nd Annual Family Hiking Day. - September 15, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
"Fancy Pants" Charity Golf Tournament to be Held September 29
The 9th Annual Pete Villani Memorial Tournament will benefit Eden Autism Services. - September 15, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Dorothy N. Matsui Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Dorothy N. Matsui, of Anchorage, Alaska, has recently been recognized as a Lifetime VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Dorothy N. Matsui Dorothy N. Matsui is a teacher within the Anchorage... - September 15, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who
Felix N. Rodrigo Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Felix N. Rodrigo, of West Pennant Hills, New South Wales, Australia, has recently been recognized as a Round Table member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Real Estate. About Felix N. Rodrigo Felix N. Rodrigo is Associate... - September 15, 2012 - Strathmore Who's Who