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Inscriptions resembling Egyptian hieroglyphics left behind during a mining expedition by Canaanite miners 4,000 years ago may be the beginning of the alphabet.

Innovative, Effective Grassroots Groups Receive Highest Level of Funding

Online Career Advancement Offers Free General Educational Development (GED) Test Preparation Course To Address Nationwide Cuts In Funding and Budgets For Adult Basic Education Programs

In recognition of National Entrepreneurship Week, Shonika Proctor, an entrepreneur coach for teenagers has been selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration to present a webinar on youth entrepreneurship in America.

An unemployed college graduate who is looking for a job is auctioning a personalized and signed Thank You letter for the winning bidder for helping with the next month's rent payment.

More than 100 select invitees representing elite financial institutions, exchanges, corporations, government agencies and universities will gather at the Four Seasons Hotel this week in Hong Kong.

Optimize Your Sales and Marketing Model Through A Customer-Centric Approach. In April join us for a specialized one-day summit entitled, “The PharmaForce Sales Innovation Summit”.

The Institute for Financial Markets (IFM) proposes to fund studies on high-priority -financial industry issues. Interested researchers are invited to submit proposals to the IFM by March 15, 2010,

Resilience, dedication, and ingenuity of faculty, staff and students keeps the university operational and safe through the snow storms.

Antonio Arocho has made a generous gift of books to the new library of Esperanza College of Eastern University (Philadelphia).

American University is a charter participant, and the first university in Washington, D.C., to enroll in a new national effort to encourage sustainability practices at colleges and universities around the country.

Online Career Advancement Has Developed Free Computer-Based GED and Other High School Aptitude Courses To Address The Critical Need for Better College Preparation, Transition, And Retention Programs

American University has won the Web Marketing Association’s “Best Web Site of Industry” in the education category for its Web site launched in 2009. AU is the first higher education institution to win the category since the award’s inception.

The Biblical Archaeology Society announces in its January/February 2010 issue of the Biblical Archaeology Review the winning articles of the 2009 “Best of BAR” awards for article pertaining to the subject of Biblical studies and archaeology.

Online Career Advancement is developing programs in preparation for official computer-based General Educational Diploma (GED) testing in the United States

National Dog and Baby Safety Program Now Available in Washington D.C. and Maryland Program increases Safety while decreasing Stress for New Parents

Join leaders in research, finance, education, activism, social service…and everyday neighbors as we explore our history, solutions for health/wealth disparities, the structure/metrics of injustice, and ideas for advancing equity.

Online Career Advancement’s GED Tests Prep Students Improve Performance by Learning with Features of College-Level Course Management Systems

The Global Fund for Children is pleased to announce a $10,000 investment in the documentary film Easy Like Water, from Potomac Media Works. The film trailer was screened in Copenhagen at the 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15).

The Biblical Archaeology Society announces its January/February 2010 Dig issue of BAR which highlights volunteer opportunities for interested archaeologists throughout Europe and the Middle East.

IKEA and NAPO-WDC Partner to Observe the Sixth Annual “Get Organized” Month to Provide all the Tools You Need to “Get Organized” Under One Roof!

Maya Soetoro-Ng met a group of DC girls at their afterschool program in Southeast Washington, DC on December 15. President Obama's sister shared her life story and life lessons.

Call for Conference Presenters & Provider Day Posters for IFGE's 24th Annual Conference: The Capital Conference 2010, April 22-24, 2010.

The SIF Association today announced the release of the SIF Implementation Specification (Australia) 1.0. This inaugural release is a compilation of all of the proofs of concepts, pilots and hard work in Australia.

The Biblical history of the Christmas story according to Bible scholars and archaeologists is examined in this five chapter free e-book from the Biblical Archaeology Society. These articles explore the significance of Jesus’ birth among early Chris

StraighterLine announces an Advisory Board composed of former higher education accreditors, online learning experts, individuals focused on higher education innovation, and higher education administrators.

National Coalition for Healthier Schools relesases national report with state by state data and policy contributors from 20 states, plus DC; calls on Congress and Administration to support EPA programs and ramp up environmental reforms locally.

Online Career Advancement has enhanced and expanded their health care academic preparation programs to make more options available to individuals interested in pursuing professional licensing, certifications, or degrees in healthcare.

SOS Children's Villages - Florida celebrates Thanksgiving in a very unique way. Each year many former "SOS children" are called home to give thanks for the SOS experience that saved their lives.

Hello-Hello Redefines Online Language Learning with Interactive Site and Proven Methodology

Secretary Clinton launches ExchangesConnect Video Contest, “Change Your Climate, Change Our World,” Enter today for a chance to win an international exchange experience. ExchangesConnect is global social network promoting mutal understanding.

Credentialed journalists are invited to cover the NAIS People of Color Conference and Student Diversity Leadership Conference, December 3-5, 2009, in Denver, Colorado.

The National School Boards Association (NSBA) and the SIF Association announce the release of a report for school boards in planning for and using data systemically, What School Boards Need to Know: Data Conversations.

The Environmental Defense Fund’s Climate Corps program enlisted MBA students from around the country to help 26 corporations save $54 million in net operating costs, all by uncovering ways for businesses to be more energy efficient.

The University of the District of Columbia is having a free Children's Book Fair on November 4, 2009 at 10:00 at the University Auditorium at 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Bldg. 46.

Gene L. Dodaro, acting comptroller general of the United States, and Linda E. Stiff, deputy commissioner for Services and Enforcement at the Internal Revenue Service have earned the 2009 Roger W. Jones Award for Executive Leadership.

This month we will discuss an important report from the Financial Stability Board (FSB) that directly affects the Basel ii implementation projects around the world.

Is the Sarbanes-Oxley Act going to survive? What about the constitutional challenge to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in the court?

The NAPRx is proud to announce its new recruitment advertising agreement with Sanofi-Aventis. Sanofi-Aventis is looking to fill many pharmaceutical sales positions nationally, so we encourage you to apply today.

Students from Duke Ellington School of the Arts react to an Iranian-American art exhibition with their own poetry

I RAN Home (In America) features three Iranian-American artists and a series of public programming events highlighting Iranian culture throughout the month of November in Washington, DC.

Childhelp's Second Annual "Kids on Course" Golf Tournament was held on October 5, 2009 at the International Country Club in Fairfax, VA. All proceeds from the sold-out event benefit Childhelp's child abuse treatment and prevention programs.

International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) announces call for 2010 Trinity Award nominations – to be presented at Capital Conference 2010 – the 24th annual conference, april 22-25, 2010

Sponsors, exhibitors, and industry partners for the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for Professional Organizers, hosted by NAPO-WDC, include IKEA, ClutterFree Box, Barnes & Noble, & Others

This free e-book is a collection of articles from the Biblical Archaeology Society which explores the multi-religious land of Israel through the archaeological evidence.

NAPO-WDC, host of the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for Professional Organizers, will partner with the Capital Area Food Bank to Help Feed Area Families

The Trust for Architectural Easements is one of the largest preservation easement holding organizations in the nation. Through education initiatives like the OHNY Weekend, the Trust fosters greater appreciation for historic preservation.

The 2009 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for Professional Organizers, hosted by NAPO-WDC, will feature several well recognized speakers and strong educational content.

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Gives Lifetime Achievement Award to Icon Dr. Dorothy Height, National Council of Negro Women during their Annual Legislative Conference

Saluting Black Women in Business: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Honors Howard University Student Leader during the Salute to Minority Women Business Leaders