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Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Paula J. Alderson as a Professional of the Year
Paula J. Alderson of Boca Raton, Florida, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Hospice Care. - August 27, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Breathe California of Los Angeles County Announces 2014 Breath of Life Awards Gala + Psomas as Breath of Life Award Honoree
Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BLA) is pleased to announce the 2014 Breath of Life Awards Gala, scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2014 beginning at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The 2014 Breath of Life Honoree is Psomas. - August 27, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
Nell E. Collier Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Nell E. Collier of Mendota Heights, Minnesota has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Nell E. Collier Ms. Collier is the Executive Director at Friendship Academy of the Arts... - August 27, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Exclusive Strathmore’s Who’s Who Global Podcast with Dr. Gilbert Gordon
Strathmore’s Who’s Who is pleased to announce the worldwide release of their exclusive podcast with the renowned Dr. Gilbert Gordon. - August 27, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Thomas Williams Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Thomas Williams of New Orleans, Louisiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition as a Lifetime Featured Member and Professional of the Year for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Thomas Williams Mr. Williams has... - August 27, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Affordable San Diego Writers Conference Coming in September
Writers have a chance to increase their skills at the Third Annual San Diego Writers, Ink Fall For Writing conference September 12 to 14, 2014. Classes and workshops run the gamut from fiction, memoir and poetry writing, to collage and marketing classes. When asked what benefits she thought... - August 27, 2014 - San Diego Writers, Ink
Image Makeover: Poland Turning Heads as Sponsor of World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Polish Medical Tourism Consortium to support government-backed initiative, promote modern facilities at Medical Tourism Association®-sponsored event, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 27, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Kip Nesmith, Partner, Burr and Forman to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Financial Reporting and Fraud Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kip Nesmith, Partner, Burr and Forman will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Financial Reporting and Fraud Live Webcast.”... - August 27, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Geoffrey Drake, Partner, King & Spalding to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Legal Series: Product Liability for 2014 and Beyond Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Geoffrey Drake, Partner, King & Spalding will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Product Liability for 2014 and... - August 27, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Warren Kitchens, Director, Fixed Assets Services, Dixon Hughes Goodman to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s The IRS Final Repair and Capitalization Regulations Event
Warren Kitchens, Director, Fixed Assets Services, Dixon Hughes Goodman to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Repaired or Improved: The IRS Final Repair and Capitalization Regulations Live Webcast. - August 27, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Jane Rohrs, Director, Federal Tax Accounting, Deloitte Tax LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s The IRS Final Repair and Capitalization Regulations Event
Jane Rohrs, Director, Federal Tax Accounting, Deloitte Tax LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Repaired or Improved: The IRS Final Repair and Capitalization Regulations Live Webcast. - August 27, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Scott Humphrey, National Tax Assistant Director, BKD, LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Repaired or Improved: The IRS Final Repair and Capitalization Regulations
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Scott Humphrey, National Tax Assistant Director, BKD, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Repaired or Improved: The IRS... - August 27, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Daniel J. Polatsek, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series 2014: The Attorney-Client Privilege and Internal Investigations Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Daniel J. Polatsek, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Legal Series 2014: The... - August 27, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Havoyoco to Launch Crowdfunding Campaign, Build Homes for 120 Families in Somalia
“Women and young children are currently living in transient camps, as their homes have been demolished – or are no longer safe,” explained Mohammed Hassan, Havoyoco Chief Executive Director. “We are raising funds to build homes for 120 families, so that they no longer have to live in tents in refugee camps.” - August 27, 2014 - Havoyoco
Firm Offers Tools to Help Financial Planners Engage Millennials
As more and more Millennials eschew traditional financial planners to go it alone or use computer-based algorthims, Kevin Newton of Newton Impact Group LLC offers a way for financial planners to make real inroads with this demographic. - August 27, 2014 - Newton Impact Group
Change in Plans: Partnership to Connect HR Professionals with Cost-Saving Options at World Medical Tourism Congress
Medical Tourism Association joins forces with Human Resource Professionals Association at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept., 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 27, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
DAE Delivers Successful New Zealand Roadshow
Worldwide holiday exchange provider, DAE, has taken timeshare awareness and education to a new level across New Zealand, delivering a highly successful Owner Awareness roadshow in August. The Timeshare Ownership Awareness Sessions were presented by DAE between 10-15 August, with sold out shows in... - August 27, 2014 - Dial An Exchange
Riders Raise $84,000 for the PBTF in Michigan, North Carolina
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in Michigan and North Carolina raised more than $84,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Aug. 24. More than 400 riders attended the events in Ann Arbor, Mich., and Asheville, N.C., to honor our Stars, local children with brain tumors: Andrea, Andrew, Hannah,... - August 27, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Marvin G. Pickholz, Partner, Duane Morris LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Marvin G. Pickholz, Partner, Duane Morris LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Anti-Money Laundering Compliance in 2014 Live Webcast”... - August 27, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Audubon Nature Institute President and CEO Ron Forman Takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Responding to a challenge from Audubon Nature Institute staff, President and CEO Ron Forman and members of the organization’s executive management team took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in a big way Tuesday morning, standing beneath the giant White Gator inside Audubon Zoo’s Cool Zoo... - August 26, 2014 - Audubon Nature Institute
Dunedin Masonic Lodge Presents Tablet Computer to Injured Veteran
Dunedin Lodge 192 F & A.M., grateful for her sacrifice, presented a tablet computer to retired Staff Sergeant Giovanna Moreno, who honorably served two tours in Iraq, and 16 years in the U.S. Army. The tablet was presented by the Lodge Officers to Staff Sergeant Moreno in a ceremony with her... - August 26, 2014 - Dunedin 192
SAPA Proposal Accepted for 2014 AAPS Hot Topic Session
The Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) has gained increasing recognition in mainstream pharmaceutical professional organizations. Recently SAPA submitted a proposal to American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Physical Pharmacy and Biopharmaceutics (PPB)... - August 26, 2014 - Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association
Award Winning Speakers, Futurologists, Educators and Luxury Hotel Experts at ILHA Conference
A snapshot of session highlights and thought leaders sharing key industry insights at the International Luxury Hotel Association Fast Forward 2020 Conference. - August 25, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
The Streaming Faith Initiative Will be Receiving Valuable Radio Broadcast Content from Chip Ingram and the Living on the Edge Ministry
Liberty Quest Foundation is gratefully announcing that Living on the Edge Ministry will support the Streaming Faith Initiative by providing much needed spiritual guidance via audio content from Chip Ingram. - August 25, 2014 - Liberty Quest Foundation Ltd
Mental Fitness, Inc. Announces Groundbreaking Partnership with New Mental Health Tech Startup
b: resilient, a marketplace to power healthy minds, launches this week featuring national prevention researchers and tools for schools - August 25, 2014 - Resiliency Technologies
Independent Author and Speaker, Nicole C. Calhoun Announces the Re-Release of Her First Literary Effort, "Victory's Road: A Graceful Drive Through Life’s Obstacles"
Christian Author and Speaker Nicole C. Calhoun is tenacious about getting the message of victory despite life's obstacles out to the masses. - August 25, 2014 - NCCalhoun
North County Women in Networking Announce Upcoming Speakers Born to Win, Turning Adversity Into Triumph
For the September meeting, they are pleased to announce the Mother-Daughter duo that are better known as the Goal Gals. This energetic duo has been helping women with their life transformations and transitions for the last 36 years combined. Kathy Nelson is a certified personal professional coach (CPPC) and feels her calling is helping women identify their strengths and learning to say no. “We love to help women un-package the dreams they have within themselves and live it.” - August 24, 2014 - North County Women in Networking
The Working Writer's Club Announces Its Newest Columnist
Cathy Fyock is a new columnist. - August 24, 2014 - Working Writer's Club
Rohit Talwar Explores the Future for Hotels at ILHA Conference
Rohit Talwar, a global futurist and award winning professional speaker, will be a keynote speaker at the ILHA Fast Forward 2020 Conference, taking place in Washington D.C, Sept. 22 - 23, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. - August 24, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
Stepping Into Sun: Bahamas Medical Center Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Proximity to United States, competitive pricing drive medical tourism patients to Caribbean and Bahamas Medical Center to Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 24, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Comunidad Cristiana La Roca Firme Free Health Fair
Communidad Cristiana La Roca Firme and Caring for Miami ministries welcome the community to a free Health Fair on Saturday, August 30th, 2014 at Communidad Cristiana La Roca Firme located at 6310 West 21st Court, Hialeah, Fl 33106. Local organizations are collaborating to offer free health... - August 23, 2014 - Comunidad Cristiana La Roca Firme
Open for Business: Philippines Department of Tourism Sponsors World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Government officials see Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C., as vehicle to drive more health and wellness seekers to Southeast Asia island nation. - August 23, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Over 200 Residents and 50 Needy Beneficiaries Expected to Benefit from Free Health Checks at Community Health Day
SATA CommHealth, a community healthcare provider and social enterprise will provide an opportunity to all Bedok and Chai Chee residents and needy beneficiaries from various community partners to receive free health checks this Sunday. The checks offered range from basic and specialised health checks at its Community Health Day (CHD) event. - August 23, 2014 - SATA CommHealth
Students Manage Their Future Careers in Engineering with Help from the Smallpeice Trust
Thirty-eight students, aged 15 to 17 from schools across the UK, recently attended the ECITB Project Management course from 28th to 31st July at the University of Reading. The residential programme was designed through a partnership between The Smallpeice Trust and Cranfield University, and was financially supported by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB). - August 23, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Registration Open for StagedHomes.com® 2014 Educational Conference, New Designation for Home Stagers
StagedHomes.com® and International Association of Home Staging Professionals® will hold its ASP® 2014 IAHSP® Educational Conference on Whidbey Island Oct. 1-3. Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging® and CEO of StagedHomes.com®, said the conference will be themed “The Power of 3 - Trends, Marketing, Business.” Conference attendees will earn a new designation in Home Staging – The Buyer’s Trend Specialist Designation, ASP®-BTS™. The ASPM® Master Course will follow the conference Oct. 6-8. - August 23, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
StagedHomes.com Announces Home Staging Classes for Summer/Fall 2014
Become an Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) through StagedHomes.com®. StagedHomes.com® is the original provider of Home Staging training since 1999. The ASP® course was designed by Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, after decades of instructing real estate... - August 23, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Home Staging Statistics Show Staged Homes Sell Faster Than Non Staged
The International Association of Home Staging Professionals® (IAHSP®) and StagedHomes.com current statistics show that homes Staged by Accredited Staging Professionals® (ASP®) and Accredited Staging Professional Masters® (ASPM®) sell within 11 days. Homes for sale in a non-staged condition nationally average 90 days on the market. When comparing ASP®/ASPM® Staged homes to non-Staged homes listed for sale, the homes that are Staged spend 88% less time on market. - August 23, 2014 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Design and Guest Experience Now and Into the Future
Tristan Dowell, Vice President of Global Sales for Hyatt and Kenneth Villamil, Global Director of Product Development for Park Hyatt and Andaz Hotels, discuss future trends in design at the ILHA Fast Forward 2020 Conference in Washington next month. - August 23, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
The IFRM is Proud to Introduce Another Strategic Alliance Montana Prescribed Fire Services, Inc
Montana Prescribed Fire Services, Inc. Mr. Charles Bushey and staff will assist IFRM around the world with contact education centered around Wildland Fire management. This support will bring much value to our Global partners. - August 23, 2014 - International Fire Relief Mission
Artlightenment 6th Annual Art Show and Film Festival Schedule Released
The annual Artlightenment Festival seminar schedule has been released. The festival will take place November 13-15th at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre in Nashville, Tennessee. - August 23, 2014 - Artlightenment
Pet Partners® Names New Board of Directors Chairperson
Dr. Mary Craig, veterinarian and Founder of Gentle Goodbye Veterinary Hospice and At-home Euthanasia LLC, has been named Chairperson of the Pet Partners Board of Directors. Dr. Craig’s veterinary practice, based in Stamford, Connecticut, specializes in care for end-of-life conditions and... - August 23, 2014 - Pet Partners
Campbell Rotary Club to Hold Annual Blood Drive
The 13th annual “Remember 9/11” Rotary Club of Campbell blood drive will be held Friday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at EMQ Families First Community Center Room. - August 23, 2014 - Campbell Rotary
Campbell Rotary Charity Golf Tournament
Annual Golf Tournament to raise funds for local and global projects. - August 23, 2014 - Campbell Rotary
The Women’s Small Business Accelerator (WSBA) Hosts Its Annual "Starting the Conversation" Gala with Special Keynote from Dr. Marianne Cooper of “Lean In” Fame
Event Celebrates the WSBA's Second Anniversary and National Women’s Small Business Month. - August 23, 2014 - WSBA Ohio
Ventura Vintage Rods Return to Channel Islands Harbor for Harbor Run 24
More than 300 Classic Cars on Display – Free to Public - August 23, 2014 - Channel Islands Harbor
SWACHA is Now Certified by the Electronic Check Clearing House Organization to Offer Exam Training for the National Check Payments Certification Program
Dallas-based SWACHA announced today it has been certified by the Electronic Check Clearing House Organization (ECCHO) to teach training classes for the National Check Payments CertificationTM Program. SWACHA, one of the country’s largest not-for-profit electronic payments associations, is... - August 23, 2014 - SWACHA
Voto Latino Statement on Police Shooting of Michael Brown
This tragedy reminds us of the need for our communities to make their voices heard. - August 22, 2014 - Voto Latino
State of Jefferson to Present Declarations at State Capitol
First Two Counties Enter Declarations to Separate from California. Representatives of the State of Jefferson movement will submit two declarations from Modoc and Siskiyou counties to withdraw from the State of California. - August 22, 2014 - State of Jefferson
Sculptor’s Perseverance Nets National Honors
National VA Prize and MS Foundation Recognition for Grossman in 2014. The VA's First Place in the category of sculpture is to be presented to Colorado artist Brian Grossman. This recognition from the VA comes only months two of Grossman's sculptures were chosen as trophies for the 2013 and 2014 recipients of the MS Foundation’s prestigious “Barancik Prize.” The Barancik Prize is a grant awarded each year for innovative research in the cure and treatment of multiple sclerosis. - August 22, 2014 - MMG
Eric A. Rubel, Partner, Arnold & Porter LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Legal Series: Product Liability for 2014 and Beyond Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Eric A. Rubel, Partner, Arnold & Porter LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Product Liability for 2014... - August 22, 2014 - The Knowledge Group