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Clarification Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 11:53PMIn an Aug. 19 article about the shooting preserve expansion at Hudson Farm there was an error in a line about the transfer of land from Hudson Farms to Byram for fields and trails.
Non-profits have 5 weeks until deadline Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:38PMMOULTRIE — Non-profit organizations that do not file required documents with the Internal Revenue Service by Oct. 15 could lose their tax-exempt status.
Disaster assistance available for small businesses Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:04PMSmall, non-farm businesses in 95 Missouri counties and neighboring counties in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska and Tennessee are now eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Veterans participate in the Purple Heart Deer Hunt Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:17PMWhen Maxwell veterans sit down to a great venison dinner, they will have another veteran to thank for their meal, along with a service to the country that will never be forgotten. Joshua Olson of Spokane, Wash., lost his right leg at the hip in an...
West Chamber announces six board candidates Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:29PMThe St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce CEO Lacey Toldeano has announced the six candidates nominated to serve a three-year term on the chamber’s board of directors.
Phoenix has found $19 million in savings since December Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:20AMPhoenix's Innovation and Efficiency Task Force has found ways to save the city nearly $19 million.
Nashville's Emma Named to Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 List for Third Year in a Row Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:14AMNASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Inc. magazine ranked Nashville-based email marketing and communications service Emma No. 1046 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.
Nashville's Emma Named to Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 List for Third Year in a Row Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:59AMNASHVILLE, Tenn.----Inc. magazine ranked email marketing and communications service Emma No. 1046 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.
Common Roof wants a break Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:25AMOrillia's Common Roof project is seeking $75,000 from the City of Orillia. The $3.5-million building project, spearheaded by New Path Foundation, will bring about 20 human services under one roof.[...]
Delta College initiative awarded $20,500 grant Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 8:17AMDelta College's service learning initiative has been awarded a$20,500 'Pay It Forward' grant from the Michigan Campus Compact.This is the largest service learning grant Delta College has everreceived.
PATH Walk: Making strides to overcome homelessness in Tehama County Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:56AMSaturday, Sept. 11, members of the community will be gathering at 9 a.
50,000 People Pledge to See WAITING FOR 'SUPERMAN' Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:28AMParamount Pictures, Participant Media and Walden Media announced today 50,000 people have pledged to see the award-winning documentary film WAITING FOR "SUPERMAN" when it opens this fall, making it the third goal reached on the campaign's "Pledge Progress Meter."
NBC12 Viewpoint: Labor Day and unemployment Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:09AMCommentary from Don Richards, NBC12 Vice President and General Manager. Commentary from Dr. Bill Bosher, NBC12 Educational Specialist.
Letters to the Editor Sep. 2, 2010 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:08AMAt the Aug. 25 meeting, the reason given by California State Parks to allow hunting on ponds and sloughs in the northern part of Tolowa Dunes State Park was that hunting there was an established “historic use.”
The Lodewicks will receive Old Timers Civic Award Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:33AMIn recognition of their philanthropy and sustained civic works, Christine and Philip Lodewick will be honored at the Ridgefield Old Timers Oct. 9 dinner with the organization’s 18th annual civic award.
CAPTAIN gets new executive director Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:11AMCLIFTON PARK — The community’s most visible service organization has a new leader. Sue Malinowski took over as executive director of CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services ON Aug. 2
Program to help school district cover early retirees Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:32AMThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services earlier this week announced the first round of applicants accepted into the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program. Nearly 2,000 employers, representing large and small businesses, state and local governments, educational institutions, non profits, and unions have been accepted into the program and will begin to receive reimbursements for employee ...
Ayala Foundation USA Hosts Gala to Inaugurate Transformation to PhilDev USA Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:14AMREDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ayala Foundation USA (“AF-USA” or “the Foundation”) today announced that it is hosting a fundraising Gala event on September 25, 2010 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose to inaugurate its transformation into the Philippine Development Foundation USA (PhilDev USA). With the new name, PhilDev USA is positioning itself as a catalyst fundraising organization to ...
Fleming’s departure raises questions Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:06AMThursday September 2, 2010 LENOX Is Pittsfield’s Colonial Theatre, the city’s cultural crown jewel, in financial jeopardy?
Ayala Foundation USA Hosts Gala to Inaugurate Transformation to PhilDev USA Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:01AMREDWOOD CITY, Calif.----Ayala Foundation USA today announced that it is hosting a fundraising Gala event on September 25, 2010 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose to inaugurate its transformation into the Philippine Development Foundation USA .
Predictive Analytics World London Conference Announces Speaker Line-Up Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:00AMPredictive Analytics World, the business-focused event for predictive analytics professionals, managers and commercial practitioners, has announced the speaker line-up for the 15/16 November, 2010 conference in London.
History group names director Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:32AMThe Coastal Georgia Historical Society has a new executive director. Sherri Jones has been appointed to succeed Pat Morris as executive director of the organization that chronicles coastal history and operates the St. Simons Island Lighthouse.
Living Wage Warriors  an Army in Waiting September 7th, 2010 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:01AMNational/Local Day of Action "Bridge the Economic Gap Day" Businesses, Faith Based organizations, Unions and Non-Profits will get on the bridges of America and tell President Obama that they are "Ready to Act" in response to his March 2nd, 2010 call "…for every American to have a job that pays a Living Wage." The goal is to not just increase the Federal Minimum Wage, but to fix it once and for ...
The Mayo Hotel Attracts Record Attendance for Social Media Tulsa Meetup #SMTulsa Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:01AMEvent specialist, Cheryl Lawson, and other Tulsa social media enthusiasts enjoy record attendance during a meet-up at The Mayo Hotel in downtown Tulsa.
Who Was James Jay Lee? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:49PMThose that knew James Jay Lee say he was passionate about animals. But his manifesto tells a different story.
Bexar County cutting funding to 19 non-profits Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:35PMOrganizations will receive 20 percent less money.
NORML promotes legalization of marijuana to apprehensive audience Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:24PMNational Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, or NORML, was presented to SGA by the local chapter's founders and it became official an official student organization on April 13th of this year. Chris Cahill, a senior from Memphis, Tenn., and president of the UTC chapter of NORML, said he felt inspired to start a local chapter of the national organization after writing a paper about ...
Ed Trimble: Disruption Creates Opportunity for Engagement Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:16PMNonprofits are finally recognizing the uses of the new methods of communication. Even e-mail is starting to take a backseat to Facebook.
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Michael Day Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:05PMMichael Day from Stoneham is a Democratic candidate for the Middlesex and Essex District state Senate seat, which covers Melrose Wards 1-5, Malden, Reading, Stoneham, and Wakefield.
Find meaningful job experience while in class Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:58PMThe work study process Getting a job off campus isn't a choice for many students. Especially for those who don't have a trust fund to blow on the latest iPhone, and a $200 bar tab without having to worry about tuition and books. For the rest of us, the Student Employment...
2010 Community Impact Awards set for November Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:28PMIf have in mind a great business, philanthropist, or non-profit organization you might want to nominate them for the 2010 Community Impact Awards of Southern Kentucky. This will be the second year Christian Family Radio will put together and host the event.
outsourceIT Merges with Bald Eagle Technologies Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:19PMLA PLATA, Md. and WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 1 -- outsourceIT, a Maryland based full service informa...
How Adrian Fenty's favorite non-profit worked the system in D.C. Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:07PMPeace at Any Cost: Founder Ron Moten and Jauhar Abraham say they keep D.C. kids safe.
outsourceIT Combines with Bald Eagle Technologies to Expand IT Services Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:09PMLA PLATA, Md. and WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- outsourceIT, a Maryland based full service information technology company, today announced it has combined with Bald Eagle Technologies. The joint company will provide an expanded range of IT services to its current customers and address the small-medium business market with a complete range of IT solutions including Helpdesk ...
Thursday, September 23 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:09AMThis 10 week class starts on 9/23 and ends on 12/9. Give yourself the gift of music. Learn the chords to your favorite songs. Start from scratch or brush up on your basics. Strumming, finger-picking, chord progressions, bar chords, good practice habits - the works. Call if you need a guitar.
Survivor celebs to join breast cancer film premiere Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:47PMNew York, Sep 1 : Indian and international stars will join the global premiere of Indian filmmaker Namrata Singh Gujral's breast cancer docudrama '1 a Minute,' highlighting the fact that one women dies from breast cancer every 69 seconds.
Some at-risk non-profits no longer exist Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:27PMAt least some of the nearly 40 small non-profit Washington Parish agencies listed by the IRS as at-risk of losing their tax exempt status if they don’t file returns by Oct. 15 are no longer in existence. Others remain intact, but in different forms.
Strickland Community Center Plan Draws Hostile Response Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:53PMMemphis City Council member Jim Strickland put his idea of offering to let non profits run some or all of the city’s community centers to a tough test...
Fashion in the fast lane: Back-to-school styles come to Apricot Boutiques Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:21PMSubmitted Photo: Apricot Lane Boutique owner Cristi Hargroves said her four stores, including locations in Allen and Frisco, will carry fall fashions such as jeggins, military-inspired clothing and burnout shirts.
City OKs funds for nonprofits, and for library Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:15PMFernandina Beach Commissioners agreed Monday to award nine nonprofit organizations - down from 14 this year - $47,800 in 2010-11. They also agreed to dip into reserves to allocate $50,000 for operations of the Fernandina Beach branch of the county library system.
Leadership Lowndes accepting nominations for Class of 2011 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:11PMFor over 20 years, Leadership Lowndes has been exposing emerging and existing leaders to the challenges, opportunities, strengths, and weaknesses of the community in an effort to build a better Lowndes County. The leadership organization is now accepting nominations for the Class of 2011.
Nearly 2,000 Employers and Unions Approved Into New Program to Provide Health Coverage to Early Retirees Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:35AMWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced the first round of applicants accepted into the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program. Nearly 2,000 employers, representing large and small businesses, State and local governments, educational institutions, non-profits, and unions have been accepted into the program and will begin to receive reimbursements ...
Nearly 2,000 Employers and Unions Approved Into New Program to Provide Health Coverage to Early Retirees Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:24AMWASHINGTON----The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced the first round of applicants accepted into the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program. Nearly 2,000 employers, representing large and small businesses, State and local governments, educational institutions, non-profits, and unions have been accepted into the program and will begin to receive reimbursements for employee ...
Mo. non-profits face deadline to file paperwork Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:21AMMissouri not-for-profit organizations must file their registration reports by Tuesday.
Reader to reader Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:19AMTo our sponsors, to the musicians, to our followers and to all medias: It was a pleasure presenting to you more talents from the Sudbury region that played at the Bell Park Sunday Gazebo Concerts during this 15th year of concerts.[...]
New rules needed to contain algae Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:16AMScientists at Laurentian University in Sudbury, I would hope, are studying the variety of nutrients that cause growth of algae, such as air pollution and erosion spurred by development and over-fertilized lawns.[...]
Family killed in shooting Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:16AMA gunman shot dead six members of a Roma family and another woman in Bratislava on Monday before killing himself, government officials said. Fourteen more people were wounded in a gun battle with police following the murders, including one officer shot in the head.[...]
Neighbours to get $30,000 after wild parties Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:16AMBroken beer bottles, rusty cans and noisy all-night parties will cost three Montreal roommates dearly. A judge has ordered them to pay their neighbours $30,000 for aggressive partying in 2006 and 2007 that left neighbours frustrated and sleepless.[...]
MO non-profits face deadline to file paperwork Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:12AMThe Missouri secretary of state's office is urging not-for-profit organizations to file their paperwork by the deadline. Organizations that are late must pay a $5 late charge.
Rock 'n' Roll LA Half-Marathon To Finish At LA LIVE Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:01AMLos Angeles, CA – August 30, 2010 – The Competitor Group (CGI) and AEG today announced that the finish line for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon will be at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, October 24, 2010. More than 15,000 runners are expected to participate in the 13.1-mile mash-up of music and running, showcasing a scenic course of parks, lakes, trendy shops, clubs ...