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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida and the Florida Literacy Coalition Award Health Literacy Grants
Eighteen Florida adult ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and family literacy programs were recently awarded one-year grants of up to $5,000 each to support the development of local health literacy programs. The Florida Health Literacy Grant Initiative, funded by Blue Cross and Blue... - May 29, 2011 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Join the Apppalachian Trail Conservancy on National Trail Days to Remove Invasive Exotic Plants from the Appalachian trail
This press release is intended to recruit volunteers in the Asheville area to help in the removal of plants that are invasive to the Appalachian Trail. - May 29, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Dr. Mitola of Stevens Enhances the Conversation at EastWest Institute Cybersecurity Summit
Cognitive radio inventor and VP for Research at Stevens Institute of Technology Dr. Joseph Mitola is participating as a group moderator for the EastWest Institute Second Worldwide Cybersecurity Summit to be held in London, June 1-2. - May 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Free in Concert, Laura Story and John Waller
Free in concert, Laura Story and John Waller, June 25, 2011 at 7 PM, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 47120 Romeo Plank, Macomb, MI 48044. Presented by The Alms Project. - May 28, 2011 - The Alms Project Inc.
DC Non-Profit Giving Laptops to DC's Top Graduates for College
As a part of their Successful Peaceful Youth Initiative, Total Sunshine, Inc. (TSI) will host it’s 3rd Annual School Grade Rewards Ceremony to support top graduates from public high schools in our nation’s capital. Laptop computers and various gifts will be given to DC Valedictorians and Salutatorians for their diligence in academics. The ceremony will be held at the Anacostia Community Museum in Washington, DC on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 3:00PM. - May 28, 2011 - Total Sunshine Incorporated
ASDA Request to DHS Results in Change: Dentistry Added to STEM Designated Degrees
The American Student Dental Association submitted a formal request to the Department of Homeland Security regarding the addition of dentistry to the STEM designated degree program. On May 19, ASDA was informed that the DHS approved the addition of dentistry to the list of currently suggested codes they maintain. - May 28, 2011 - American Student Dental Association
Great Workplace™ Workshop Offered for the First Time in New Jersey
The Real World Leadership Institute is committed to supporting organizations in creating great places to work and is offering a training workshop in June in New Jersey. - May 27, 2011 - The Real World Leadership Institute, Inc.
New Non-Profit Directory by NPOD.org Makes Finding, Volunteering, Donating Easy
NPOD.org helps to promote non-profits, connect with community. - May 27, 2011 - NPOD.org
Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Smokies Wilderness Elite Appalachian Trail Crew (S.W.E.A.T.) is Headed Into the Woods with Open Positions
This press release is intended to gain recruits for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Smokies Wilderness Elite Appalachian Trail Crew. - May 27, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Tree as a Crop Project Successfully Replants 1,300 Seedlings as Part of Their Initiative to Encourage the Benefits of Local Sustainable Agriculture and Healthy Soils
This press release is intended highlight the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Kellogg Conservation Center in Massachusetts and to bring awareness to the Tree as a Crop project. - May 27, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
South Bay Women's Network Gets Focused on Emergency Preparedness
The South Bay Women's Network will be presenting an emergency preparedness overview at the SBWN June Meeting & Luncheon, in Morro Bay, CA, on Tuesday, June 7 at 12 p.m. - May 26, 2011 - South Bay Women's Network
HSBCAMPS & Basketball Pros Return to Boise June 2011
Capital High School to Host Summer Basketball Camp Geared Towards “Giving Back.” - May 26, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
Come Train One-on-One with Basketball Pros in East Dallas
America’s Fastest Growing Program to Host Forney & Rockwall Youth Basketball Camps Geared Towards “Giving Back.” - May 26, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
Medical Tourism Association™ Travels “Across the Pond” to Spread the Word
The 2011 Travel Distribution Summit held in London was host to the top travel agents, airlines, hotels and affiliated business entities from around the globe. It served as a platform for the MTA to educate these companies about the industry. - May 26, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce's Annual Event Raises More Than $46,000 for Its Endowed Scholarship at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management
The Grand Wine & Food Affair Scholarship Endowment provides critical financial support to students pursuing careers in hospitality management, culinary arts, and spirituous beverage management and marketing. - May 26, 2011 - Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma Wildfire Management Company Assists with Search and Rescue in Joplin, MO
Oklahoma-based wildfire management company, Chloeta Fire, LLC, provides voluntary assistance to tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri. - May 26, 2011 - Chloeta
NAMWOLF Expands 10th Anniversary Sponsor List: Prudential Financial, Panasonic, and We Energies
NAMWOLF announces Prudential Financial, Panasonic, and We Energies 2011 Commemorative Sponsorship to support minority and women-owned law firms. - May 26, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
3/5 Marine to Claim Victory Motorcyle
Operation Gratitude's 600,000th care package recipient, a 3/5 "Dark Horse Battalion" infantryman, has recently returned from Afghanistan and will receive his Victory Motorcyle at a special presentation on June 5. - May 26, 2011 - Operation Gratitude
YES! Beat Liver Tumors Announces "Speedways deLIVER Hope" National Campaign
NASCAR Event to Raise Awareness and deLIVER Hope to Patients with Liver Cancers - May 26, 2011 - Say YES to Hope
HSBCAMPS to Bring Southern Idaho Youth Face-to-Face with Basketball Pros
HSBCAMPS Chooses Local Twin Falls High School as the Newest 2011 Idaho Youth Basketball Camp Location - May 26, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
New Endowment for Future NEI Center at Florida International University
The future NEI Center(TM) has found a home at the Department of Molecular Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at the Florida International University. - May 25, 2011 - PANDORA Org
HSBCAMPS and Eastbay Renew Partnership for Better Sports Communities
Eastbay to Outfit Youth with Apparel, Shoes and Camp Scholarships - May 25, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
Metro NY Chapter of the National Black MBA Association Looking to Raise $16,000 for HBCU Tour
25 Outstanding Students from Chapter's High School Mentoring Program to Attend Annual Historically Black Colleges & Universities Tour in October. - May 25, 2011 - Metro NY Chapter of the National Black MBA Association
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Elects New Officers for 2011-2013
The Nashville Religion Communicators Council elects a new executive committee. - May 25, 2011 - Religion Communicators Council
SWACHA and the Albuquerque FBI to Help Financial Institutions Prevent Fraud at Financial Institution Crime Day
To help local banks and credit unions reduce their exposure to fraud, Dallas-based SWACHA has teamed up with the Albuquerque office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to host a Financial Institution Crime Day in Albuquerque on May 26, 2011. SWACHA is one of the largest not-for-profit regional... - May 25, 2011 - SWACHA
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces Free Wealth Building Conference for Real Estate Investors
On June 4 and 5, 2011, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting a free wealth building conference for real estate investors with Dave Lindahl in Meriden, CT. - May 25, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
The Medial Tourism Association Announces an Exclusive Ministerial Summit at WMT&GHC Oct. 25-28
The MTA Announces an Exclusive Ministerial Summit, Part of the 4th Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Healthcare Congress October 25-28 in Chicago. - May 25, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
HSBCAMPS Welcomes Eleven New Faces to All-Star Coaching Staff Line-Up
Professional Players & Coaches Join HSBCAMPS to Mentor, Train, & Develop Aspiring Young Athletes. - May 25, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
Rockets Forward Mike Harris & HSBCAMPS Gear Up for Woodlands Youth Basketball Camp
Coaches, Players, & Pros Unite to Mentor & Train Local Youth. - May 25, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
Thousands Participate in Lupus Foundation of America’s Fourth Annual New York City Walk for Lupus Now® to Support Lupus Research and Education Programs
On Saturday, May 21, 2011 the South Street Seaport was filled with purple passion as nearly 5,000 people living with lupus and their families and friends walked together to bring greater attention to lupus and raise urgently needed funds for lupus research, education, and support programs during... - May 24, 2011 - Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
Fit Night Out™ Returns to DC: an Evening of Fitness and Fun, Designed Just for Ladies
Sunshine Social Consulting announced today that Fit Night Out™ - the ultimate evening of fitness, fellowship and fun, designed especially for women – will return to Washington, D.C. this Wednesday, May 25, 2011, from 7:00p.m. to 11:00p.m., at Love the Club, 1350 Okie Street, N.E. in... - May 24, 2011 - Fit Night Out™
Technology in Therapy Certificate Programmes - from Email to Avatars
To meet the training needs of individuals and organizations seeking to deliver online mental health services, the Online Therapy Institute has launched several online modules ranging from email to avatars. - May 23, 2011 - Online Therapy Institute
YES and George Washington University Hospital Hosted Innovative Cancer Treatment Seminar
An educational event held on May 18, 2011 at George Washington University Hospital Auditorium for local patients, caregivers, and professionals that discussed options, resources, and hope for patients with either primary liver cancer or cancer that has spread to the liver. - May 23, 2011 - Say YES to Hope
Jane Thomas Announces the Launch of Her New Book "Ways Women Orgasm" Which Can be Pre-Ordered on Amazon
The book "Ways Women Orgasm" (ISBN 978-0-9568947-0-0) is now available to pre-order on Amazon.co.uk. - May 23, 2011 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Marks Its Two Year Anniversary
Only two years old, AmpleHarvest.org now helping nearly 4,000 food pantries across all 50 states become “visible” to local growers with excess garden produce. - May 22, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
REMA Webinar to Explore Potential Clean Energy Standard, Voluntary Market Interaction
Free registration now open for the webinar on June 2 at 2 PM ET - May 22, 2011 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
Launching of Energy Storage Systems to Reduce Costs and Carbon Emissions
Energy Storage Ltd., launched today its Delta series of Energy Storage Systems with energy capacity ranging from of 10kWh to 40kWh and the possibility of integrating multiples of these systems to achieve up to 400 kWh. The Energy Storage Systems are designed using the Company’s patent pending... - May 22, 2011 - Energy Storage Limited
Dr. Chandramouli of Stevens Invited to White House Communications Roundtable Discussion
Dr. Rajarathnam Chandramouli has been invited to participate in a roundtable discussion to develop the strategy for implementing President Obama's National Wireless Initiative. - May 22, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
IEEE DySPAN 2011 Expands the Research and Deploy of Next Generation Smart Radio Technologies in Aachen, Germany
The IEEE Symposium on New Frontiers in Dynamic Spectrum Access Networks (DySPAN 2011), the leading international conference dedicated to the advance of cutting-edge wireless technologies, recently celebrated its 5th annual event in Aachen, Germany with hundreds of international experts addressing... - May 21, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Ed Alperin Joins EOS Remediation, LLC
EOS Remediation is pleased to announce the addition of Ed Alperin to the company’s growing team of environmental professionals and industry experts. Mr. Alperin has more than 35 years of experience in the development and commercialization of environmental technologies for the treatment of... - May 21, 2011 - EOS Remediation, LLC
U.S. Dream Academy to Honor Surgeon General Dr. Regina M. Benjamin, Robert Townsend and More at the 10th Annual Power of a Dream Gala on May 25th
Grammy Award Winning Icon Patti Labelle to Perform. “Power of A Dream” Gala to be Held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, DC. - May 21, 2011 - U.S. Dream Academy
Winners Announced for State Contest Promote Bicycle Advocacy
The League of Illinois Bicyclists and Active Transportation Alliance are pleased to announce the winners of the state “Bicycling is Fun…and Healthy too!” poster contest. The League of Illinois Bicyclists (LIB) and Active Transportation Alliance (ATA), partnered with Saris Cycling... - May 20, 2011 - League of Illinois Bicyclists
Lightspeed Aviation Becomes the First Corporate Member of the IMC Club
The IMC Club International, Inc. announced today that Lightspeed Aviation, manufacturer of premium aviation headsets has become the first corporate member of the IMC Club and sponsor of the IMC Club’s upcoming membership drive. - May 20, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
TAG Education Collaborative Announces 2011 WEBChallenge Scholarship Winners
9th Annual WEBChallenge focused on Engaging Students in S.T.E.M. Learning. - May 19, 2011 - TAG think
TAG and TechAmerica Foundation Name NanoLumens a Finalist for American Technology Awards
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and TechAmerica Foundation today announced that NanoLumens, the Atlanta-based developer of the world’s largest and lightest flexible video displays, has been selected as a finalist in the Breakthrough Technology category for the American Technology... - May 19, 2011 - TAG think
Stevens Launches Game-Based Laboratory Environment
Stevens Institute of Technology professors have developed an online laboratory in which students learn by interacting in a virtual environment, much like massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) such as Half-life 2, The Sims, World of Warcraft, and Second Life. Two small-scale pilots ran in 2010 and 2011, with full-scale launch Fall Semester 2011. - May 19, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. Knut Stamnes at Stevens Receives NASA Grant for Environmental Monitoring
Stevens Institute of Technology Physics Professor Dr. Knut Stamnes has been awarded a NASA grant for work on mathematical tools to monitor oceanic ecosystems via satellite. - May 19, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
"Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" 3-Day Workshop in Palm Springs, CA
Join Lindsay Wagner in the elegant setting of the Hilton Hotel in Palm Springs, CA for a three-day "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" workshop. This workshop is an opportunity to explore how life is perceived through the stencil of the mind, release negative emotions and heal old wounds and experience the Oneness Deeksha, which effortlessly initiates opening to a greater experience of connectedness, feeling more whole inside and allowing peace, clarity and unconditional love to emerge. - May 18, 2011 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
Australian Institute of Business Brokers Inc Merger with Business Brokers of Western Australia Inc.
National President of the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB), Mr Paul Nielsen, announced today that agreement had been reached with the Business Brokers Association of Western Australia (BBWA) to amalgamate the two Associations forming a representative body of over 320 individual professionals involved in facilitating the transfer of Small to Medium businesses from one Owner to another. - May 18, 2011 - Australian Institute of Business Brokers Inc
Suzanne Burns Hired as Executive Director of Sustainable Atlanta
Sustainable Atlanta, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization focused on sustainability policy and programs, today announced that Suzanne Burnes has been hired as its new executive director effective June 1, 2011. Created in 2007, Sustainable Atlanta facilitates long-term, strategic progress in Atlanta by convening leaders from academia, businesses, nonprofits, and government to develop sustainability policy and programs for those who live, work and play in Atlanta. - May 18, 2011 - Sustainable Atlanta