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Synagogue to Hold "Cantors by Candlelight" Cantorial Concert
Congregation Beth Israel announced today that it will hold a cantorial concert on December 2, 2010, featuring three up-and-coming cantors. The synagogue hopes the concert will attract a large audience since the goal is to raise needed funds for family programs and education. "Concerts have... - October 30, 2010 - Congregation Beth Israel
Stevens Professor Yong Shi Debuts Nanogenerators for Biomedical Devices
Imagine a world where pacemakers never need new batteries and a walk through a park keeps your mp3 player at full charge. Dr. Yong Shi, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, is developing the technology to make those dreams a reality. Dr. Shi's patented... - October 30, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Recognition Awards Presented in 10 Categories at 8th Annual NACCE Conference
Community college professionals from across the country were honored at the recent 8th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship - October 29, 2010 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneur Ken Zorovich Presents Product Development Secrets at Stevens
Entrepreneur Ken Zorovich, President of the housewares company Zoku (TM), discussed the genesis of the company and the creation of its award-winning 7-minute ice pop maker October 7 at Stevens Institute of Technology, the Innovation University (TM). Zorovich turned engineering innovation into... - October 29, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Two Stevens Professors Receive Bright Idea Award
Two Stevens Institute of Technology Professors will receive the Bright Idea Award in Information Technology for their respective works on Friday, November 5. The award is sponsored by the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University and the New Jersey Policy Research Organization Foundation... - October 29, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Students Propose Local Transportation Solutions in Hoboken, New Jersey
On October 14, students and recent graduates of the Civil Engineering program at Stevens presented traffic operations engineering and transportation planning solutions as part of the presentation, “Multi-Modal Thinking...Inside and Outside of the Box.” - October 29, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The BNI, Main Line II Chapter is Pleased to Announce That Their Chapter Will be Hosting a Special Visitors Day Networking Meeting on November 17th at 11:15 AM
The BNI, Main Line II Chapter is pleased to announce that their Chapter will be hosting a special Visitors Day Networking Meeting at The Yangming Restaurant at 1051 Conestoga Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, on November 17th at 11:15 am. “This special meeting is geared toward helping local... - October 28, 2010 - BNI Main Line II Chapter
Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Safety Advice from the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Keep trick-or-treating and Halloween fun and safe, follow these tips from the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island in cooperation with the American Academy of Pediatrics. - October 28, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Pro Energy Consultants’ Customer Satisfaction Consistently High
This national energy auditing company’s diagnostic energy audit shows customers how to make their homes more energy efficient and comfortable. In follow-up surveys, the company says customers consistently give its energy auditors and energy auditing service high marks. - October 28, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants
Bank of the Islands Named Presenting Sponsor for 2010 Taste of the Islands
CROW, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, has announced that Bank of the Islands will be the Presenting Sponsor for the 29th Annual Taste of the Islands to be held on Sunday, November 21st. - October 28, 2010 - Center for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
Green Government Podcast Features Federal Sustainability Officers to Discuss GOVgreen Conference and Exposition
CEIL's Green Government Podcast series previews GOVgreen education sessions - October 28, 2010 - Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL)
Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island Tips to Prevent Medication Errors
The best way to prevent medication errors is for patients to actively participate in every decision about their health care. Research proves that patients who are involved in their healthcare experience better outcomes. - October 28, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
The Brave Foundation Hosts Harry Potter Film Release Party for the Northwest Community
The Brave Foundation is pleased to announce that it is hosting a Harry Potter 7 Release Party for the Northwest community on Wednesday, November 17th, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at Tacoma's Temple Theater in honor of the release of the final Harry Potter movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part 1. - October 27, 2010 - The Brave Foundation
IEEE DySPAN 2011 Announces 15 November 2010 as "Call for Paper" Deadline
Leading Scientists, Industry Professionals & Government Officials to Converge in Aachen, Germany from 3 – 6 May 2011 to Explore Latest Advances in Next Generation Smart Radio and Wireless System Technologies. - October 27, 2010 - IEEE Communications Society
Legendary, Award-Winning Susan Taylor, Known as Black Publishing's "Inspirational Godmother," Will be Featured Speaker at Rev. Ike's Historic Church in NYC on November 28
Susan Taylor, inspirational author, activist and editor emeritus of Essence Magazine who, as a young woman, was influenced by Rev. Ike's motivational, life-changing teachings will return to Rev. Ike's Christ Community United Church as featured speaker on Sunday, November 28, 2010. - October 27, 2010 - Reverend Ike Ministries
Joining the IAPAM Gives Aesthetic Medicine Physicians a Competitive Advantage
From discounts on its comprehensive Botox Training and hCG for Weight Loss Training, to access to a congregation of innovative, forward-thinking physicians working in the aesthetic medicine industry, membership in the IAPAM supports physicians as they add aesthetic medicine to their practices or launch a new medispa. - October 27, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Autism Services Group Appoints Dr. Mark Mintz Medical Director
Autism Services Group (ASG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Mintz, M.D., as its new Medical Director. A pediatric neurologist, Dr. Mintz comes to ASG with more than 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mintz attended medical school at the University of Medicine and... - October 27, 2010 - Eden Autism Services
Alliance for Climate Education Names Jayni Chase to Board of Directors
Renowned environmentalist joins governing body for nation’s leading high school climate education organization. - October 26, 2010 - ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education
Action Party of Morton Grove Announces Slate of Candidates for 2011
The Action Party of Morton Grove proudly announces its slate of candidates for the April 2011 municipal election. Three trustee seats on Morton Grove’s Village Board will be on the April ballot. The Action Party has slated Shel Marcus, John C. Thill, and Maria S. Toth. All three are current sitting Trustees. - October 26, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
IEEE CCNC 2011 to Explore Latest Consumer Communications & Networking Technologies from January 9 – 12 in Las Vegas
Leading International Experts to Showcase Newest Advances in On-Demand Entertainment & Information Communications at Premier Industry Event - October 25, 2010 - IEEE Communications Society
Hundreds of International Experts Address Global Energy Issues at 1st IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Communications
450 Scientists, Professionals and Scholars from North America, Asia and Europe Attend Over 100 Presentations Designed to Revolutionize Worldwide Electricity Use - October 25, 2010 - IEEE Communications Society
IEEE GLOBECOM 2010 to Explore Advance of Communications That Increase Global Quality of Life
Thousands of Scientists, Academics and Government Officials to Attend International Event Held from 6 – 10 December 2010 in Miami, Florida - October 25, 2010 - IEEE Communications Society
Florida Non-Profit Launches Effort to Keep a Retired Shuttle Orbiter at Kennedy Space Center
The Aerospace Research & Engineering Systems Institute, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation, announces the launch of the Space Shuttle Project to promote the Kennedy Space Center area as the best location for permanent display of a space shuttle orbiter after the fleet is retired. The Space Shuttle Project provides a platform for community leaders and members of the public to join voices and make the case for the Space Coast. - October 24, 2010 - Aerospace Research & Engineering Systems Institute, Inc.
Greater Women’s Business Council Honors Major Corporations and Women Business Enterprises During 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
The Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC) is continuing its 10 year anniversary celebration by honoring Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) and major corporations at the Ladies Achieving Continuous Excellence (LACE) Awards Ball on Friday, November 5 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Atlanta,... - October 24, 2010 - Greater Women's Business Council
German Architects Get Creative with Portable Storage
The National Portable Storage Association applauds the work of raumlaborberlin, a German architecture firm that transformed a subway stop into a mini opera house. - October 24, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association Launches Fund Drive for Annual Journalism Excellence Awards
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), a nonprofit organization for culinary, wine and travel journalists and other industry professionals, is accepting donations of travel packages, cruises and products or services for auctions and drawings to fund its annual award program for professional journalists and emerging writers. - October 23, 2010 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
Renewable Energy Markets Association Applauds Proposed Revisions to the FTC Green Guides
Organization looks forward to working with FTC on developing final update - October 23, 2010 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
Exhibit Featuring Artists with Autism
The 2nd Annual ArtShare for HeartShare, featuring artwork created by individuals with autism, cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities runs November 2 through November 13, 2010. It is being held at the New Century Artists Gallery, located at 530 W. 25th Street, Suite 406 (between 10th... - October 23, 2010 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
NJ Charity for the Blind Celebrates a Century of Service All Are Invited to 100th Birthday Bash
The New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA) at Camp Happiness will commemorate 100 years of unlocking opportunities for the blind and visually impaired this November, and everyone is invited to join the celebration. NJBCA will kick off a year-long “Celebration of a Century” with a... - October 23, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
Milestone Celebration of Dramatic Organizations at Stevens November 2010
November 2010 marks the anniversary of two dramatic organizations at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. The Stevens Dramatic Society marks its 100th anniversary, and the NJ Alpha Chapter of Theta Alpha Phi marks its 50th anniversary. To celebrate these milestones, a weekend of events... - October 22, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
NPR Features Portable Storage Container Offices
The National Portable Storage Association applauds NPR's coverage of the green building movement's use of portable storage containers. - October 22, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Launches High Five Grant Program
Statewide Association of Veterinarians Announces Grant Program with $125,000 Budget - October 22, 2010 - NCVMA
Stevens Alum Recognized for “Game-Changing” Wireless Networking Invention
Nicolas Girard, Stevens Institute of Technology alumnus and founder of Stevens Start-up Attila Technologies, will be recognized this year with two inventing awards. Mr. Girard was named Inventor of the Year by the New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame, and is a recipient, together with Stevens, of the... - October 22, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame Honors Four Members of Stevens Community
Four members of the Stevens Institute of Technology community were honored at the New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame Banquet, held Thursday, October 14. The awards honor those whose creativity, innovation, and invention contribute to economic growth and improve quality of life in New Jersey. As The... - October 22, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Professors Publish Two Journal Papers About Graphene in Applied Physics Letters
A collaborative research team led by Stevens Institute of Technology professors Dr. Stefan Strauf and Dr. Eui-Hyeok (EH) Yang has published two publications about the new wonder material graphene in the latest issue of Applied Physics Letters. Their article, “Determination of edge purity in... - October 22, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association Promotes Industry Achievement Through a New Excellence Awards Program
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Assoc. (IFWTWA) has developed and launched a program in which travel and tourism professionals worldwide will be awarded an IFWTWA Excellence Award for outstanding achievements in their fields. - October 21, 2010 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
Chief Art Acevedo Heads Scouting’s Urban Youth Initiative
Austin Police Chief to lead renewed push for volunteers. - October 21, 2010 - Boy Scouts of America - Capitol Area Council
Community College Baccalaureate Association Announces 2011 Student Essay Contest $1,500 to the Student Winner and $500 to the Winning School
The 8th Annual Student Essay Contest increases the scholarship award from previous years to $1,500 for the winning student. - October 21, 2010 - Community College Baccalaureate Association
Pro-Oregon Launches Medical Marijuana TV Ad for Measure 74
New commercial launched in favor of passing Oregon's Measure 74 regulated supply system for Medical Marijuana. - October 21, 2010 - PRO Oregon
Taline Concert and Fundraising Festival for Forty Martyrs Armenian Church
The Armenian Fall Festival at the Forty Martyrs Armenian Church will feature Taline & Friends live in concert on November 7, 2010 in Santa Ana, California. - October 21, 2010 - Forty Martyrs Armenian Church
Enable America Helps People with Disabilities in North Carolina
Enable America announces a series of programs across three cities in North Carolina, to improve employment opportunities over the next two months for people with disabilities and disabled military veterans. - October 21, 2010 - Enable America
NSF Grant Funds Cybersecurity Education at Stevens
A team of faculty and researchers from Stevens Institute of Technology are recipients of an NSF grant to further develop existing, nationally-recognized curricula in cybersecurity education. - October 21, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Join Builders and Veterans as They Donate a New Home to a U.S. Hero
Local combat wounded veteran, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Stan Roberts, will be presented with keys to his new home during a large Marine Corps style extreme new home celebration on Nov. 4 at 9:30 a.m. in Fuquay Varina, N.C. Public is welcome to attend and celebrate Roberts and the Marine Corps while watching displays such as tanks, air support and military demonstrations. - October 21, 2010 - Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co.
AAAASF Elects Harlan Pollock, M.D. as New Board President
The American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. (AAAASF) announces that Harlan Pollock, M.D., has been elected AAAASF’s new board president. He assumes the post after serving as vice president for the board of directors and performing many roles and... - October 20, 2010 - AAAASF -American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc.
Home Care Alliance Hosts Special Event for Family Caregivers
Organization Sponsoring Day of Free Education and Support for Caregivers in Worcester, MA. - October 20, 2010 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
City Attorney Jennifer McGrath Attends Candidate Forum to Discuss the Office of Huntington Beach City Attorney
Huntington Beach City Attorney Jennifer McGrath attended the Kiwanis City Attorney Candidate Forum held at the Meadowlark Country Club in Huntington Beach, California, on September 28, 2010, to discuss the office of Huntington Beach City Attorney. - October 20, 2010 - Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney
More Than 20 Top Restaurants Sign on for 2010 Taste of the Islands to Benefit CROW
Residents and visitors who come out to the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife’s (CROW) 29th annual Taste of the Islands on Nov. 21 will sample dishes and desserts from 22 of Sanibel and Captiva’s finest restaurants, including: Blue Giraffe, Bubble Room Restaurant, Cantina... - October 20, 2010 - Center for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
American Institute of Renewable Energy Receives ISPQ Continuing Education Provider Accreditation from Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
American Institute of Renewable Energy received ISPQ Continuing Education Provider Accreditation from Interstate Renewable Energy Council. IREC is the North American Licensee for the ISPQ Standard for Accreditation & Certification of renewable energy continuing education providers. - October 20, 2010 - American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE)
SPaN Plans Fourth Monthly Free After Hours Referral Networking Event
SPaN, Succcessful Professionals alliance Network will be hosting their fourth monthly SPaN After Hours event on Thursday evening, October 21, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch & Alamo Steak House. Like all SPaN events, everything is totally free to participants and guests and open to all businesses. - October 20, 2010 - SPaN-Succcessful Professionals alliance Network
Doing Gd is Launching Trendy Sandals with Interchangeable Straps
Designed by NUS Students, made by amputees in Jakarta - October 19, 2010 - Doing.Gd