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Marc W. Goldsmith Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Marc W. Goldsmith of Boca Raton, Florida has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the consulting field. About Marc W. Goldsmith Mr. Goldsmith has over 40 years experience in the consulting field. He is the... - August 12, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
DAE South Africa Grows Numbers with Remarkable Service
DAE South Africa, the regional office of worldwide vacation exchange provider, DAE, is extending the company’s award-winning customer service to a growing number of South African members. Offering the world’s only free exchange membership, DAE South Africa’s membership growth has... - August 12, 2014 - Dial An Exchange
Nancy Thomas, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP to Speak at KC’s CFPB & Enforcement in 2014 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Nancy Thomas, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “CFPB & Enforcement in 2014.”... - August 12, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Robert V. Cornish, Jr., Partner, Phillips Lytle LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Hot Topics in National Futures Association Audits 2014 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert V. Cornish, Jr., Partner, Phillips Lytle LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Hot Topics in National Futures... - August 12, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
"Breaking Loose Now" from SofiaofSweden
"Breaking Loose: Freedom From Within." Marvelous secrets on why you have never reached your full potentials revealed in this book. Break free from the shackles of backwardness into emotional and financial freedom. - August 12, 2014 - sofiaofsweden
Taking Africa from Summit to Success - Leadership & Entrepreneurship Incubator Builds on Momentum of the US-Africa Leaders Summit
As the US-Africa Leaders Summit comes to a close, attention turns to implementing initiatives that can catalyze the vast potential in African economies. Asante Africa Foundation’s Leadership & Entrepreneurship Incubator (LEI) is in its 4th year of doing just that, and has just released an E-book highlighting the program’s unique approach to preparing youth with 21st century employment skills. - August 12, 2014 - Asante Africa Foundation
Zeitgeist Movement Advocate to World Boldly: "It Makes Sense."
59-year old David Wayne, degreed electrical engineer, master certified marine and radio technician, scuba divemaster and sailboat owner, didn't start out with intentions to make a difference, he just got fed up. This past weekend, David pulled into his mooring just west of Regatta Pointe Marina, Palmetto FL on his Island Packet 31-foot sailboat, freshly wrapped with bold end-to-end TZM (The Zeitgeist Movement) graphics, and new name to match: Zeitgeist Ambassador. - August 11, 2014 - The Zeitgeist Movement
What Would You Like to Know About Sharks? Ask the Shark Experts.
More than 50 of the world’s top shark experts are allowing themselves to be auctioned to raise funds for shark conservation. Being auctioned are dinners (or lunches) with each. It is a unique opportunity to “talk shark” face-to-face, one-on-one, with a real authority on sharks! - August 11, 2014 - Shark Research Institute
IEEE GLOBECOM 2014 Opens Registration for Global Communications Event Held in Thriving Entrepreneurial and Technological Center Known as “the Silicon Hills”
Mayor Lee Leffingwell Proclaims December 8 – 12 as IEEE Week in Austin, Texas to Honor Premier Conference Dedicated to International Telecom Advancements & Innovations - August 11, 2014 - IEEE Communications Society
OpenTravel Alliance Announces Its 2014 Advisory Forum Conference to be Held September 22-23
The not-for-profit trade organization will hold its 2014 Advisory Forum at The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. - August 11, 2014 - OpenTravel Alliance
Standardbred Retirement Foundation, Inc. in New Jersey is Verified by Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries, awarded Verified status to Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF), August 5, 2014. Verification means that SRF meets the criteria of a... - August 10, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Music That Heals Brings the Healing Power of Music to Seriously Ill Children and Adults One Song at a Time
Music That Heals brings the healing power of music to seriously ill children and adults through live musical performances. These take place in hospital lobbies, cancer centers, dialysis units, children’s homeless shelters, burn centers, schools for special children, hospice facilities and at... - August 10, 2014 - Music That Heals
YMCA to Invest in New Equipment to Reduce Potential Concussions
On the cusp of the Fall youth sports season, and in step with the constant effort to minimize concussions in football, the YMCA of Austin is investing in significant improvements to provide increased safety in all of its flag football programs. RockSolid RS1 Soft Shell Head Guards will be used at... - August 10, 2014 - YMCA of Austin
Marriott Vacation Club Resorts in Hawai’i Achieve High Ranking Green Certification
Four of Marriott Vacation Club’s resorts in the state of Hawai’i recently achieved high rankings in Audubon International’s Green Lodging Program. Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club on Oahu and Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club on Maui both achieved Platinum Certification, and... - August 10, 2014 - Audubon International
Dean-Callahan Summer Swim-Off and Volleyball Tournament
The Dean-Callahan Scholarship Fund was created to help start a scholarship for Norfolk Public Schools athletes and to help those in need to further their academic careers. This will be known as the “Dean-Callahan Scholarship” in memory of two great Virginia Beach Swim League and Maury High School athletes, Carlton Dean and Joey Callahan. - August 09, 2014 - Dean-Callahan Scholarship Fund
Bible Gets Digital Makeover for Kids
Bible App for Kids now available in Spanish. - August 09, 2014 - OneHope
Church of Scientology Hosts Practical Seminar for Musicians This Fall
The Church of Scientology announced this week that it is hosting a seminar to help aspiring musicians on October 4, 2014. - August 09, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Church of Scientology Hosts Sunday Tea for Grandparent’s Day
The Nashville Church of Scientology will be hosting a special Sunday Tea in honor of Grandparents’ Day. - August 09, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Drug-Free South Wants Every Night to Be a Night Out Against Crimes
Drug-Free South participated in National Night Out Against Crime by distributing the Truth About Drugs booklets. - August 09, 2014 - Drug Free South
Achieve Sobriety: The First Website Where You Can Watch Videos of People Sharing About How They Achieved Sobriety
Achieve Sobriety is the first place online where you can watch videos of people sharing their stories about how they have achieved sobriety and what their lives are like sober. - August 09, 2014 - Achieve Sobriety
Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association Announces 2014-15 Board Members
The Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association (LSPAA) is pleased to announce the 2014-15 board of directors. President: Joshua Shulman, Wells Fargo Advisors Secretary: Alison Barlow, Collaborative Labs Treasurer: Julio Ramirez, Fifth Third Bank Immediate Past-President: Brian Treby, Treby Law... - August 09, 2014 - Leadership St. Pete
LPAG's Online Auction of Customized License Plates Launches August 21, Proceeds Benefit Coloradans with Disabilities
Ever wanted a customized vanity plate? From BRONCO to 5280, a local group is auctioning personalized plates for a good cause. License Plate Auction Group (LPAG) will auction four custom license plate registration numbers at a live event on August 21 at 6pm, and will continue the bidding online. Proceeds will help persons with disabilities gain access to SSI, SSDI and Medicaid Long Term Care (MLTC) benefits. - August 09, 2014 - License Plate Auction Group
SWACHA Announces John Cogdill as Director of Member Sales and Services
Dallas-based SWACHA – The Electronic Payments Resource®, one of the largest not-for-profit electronic payment resources in the country, announced today that John Cogdill has been hired as Director of Member Sales and Services. Cogdill comes to SWACHA with more than 12 years of experience... - August 09, 2014 - SWACHA
Sarah Butler, Vice President, NERA Economic Consulting to Speak at KC’s Effective Use of Surveys in Trademark Litigation in 2014 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Sarah Butler, Vice President, NERA Economic Consulting will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Effective Use of Surveys in... - August 09, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Sabiha Hadi with Special Times Square Appearance
Sabiha Hadi, of Altrincham, Cheshire, United Kingdom, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Management Consulting. In honor of her accomplishments and professionalism, Ms. Hadi's image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on August 13, 2014. - August 08, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Fresh Thinking: Growing, Eating, Living Classes at 21 Acres
Think Fresh and plan to learn new skills or expand your current knowledge. 21 Acres is gearing up with a variety of affordable, educational offerings. Cooking, canning, composting and more. - August 08, 2014 - 21 Acres
Rabbi Daniel Channen Leaves Yeshiva Pirchei Shoshanim and Opens Yeshiva Keter HaTorah
By opening a new program, Rabbi Channen combines an active Beis Midrash and dynamic on-line rapport with talmidim around the world which sets Keter HaTorah as the premier Smicha Program. - August 08, 2014 - Keter HaTorah
Benjamin P. Saul, Partner, Goodwin Procter LLP to Speak at KC’s CFPB & Enforcement in 2014 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Benjamin P. Saul, Partner, Goodwin Procter LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “CFPB & Enforcement in 2014.” This... - August 08, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Breaking Down Barriers One Laptop at a Time
The Electronic Recycling Association announces partnership with CUPS Calgary. - August 08, 2014 - Electronic Recycling Association
Part of the Game: Leading Sports Surgeon to Address World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress
Jonathan Glashow, chief of Sports Medicine at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York and a lead physician for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association, will address orthopedic injuries at the 7th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 08, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Tally Fiesta 2014 / Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
Tally Fiesta's mission is to first, educate North Florida over the Hispanic/Latino culture that exists by bringing everyone together & to celebrate the best way we know how “fiesta-style” with live music, dancers, commerce & food. Second, generate funds to provide the Hispanic community with scholarships/monetary support. Tally Fiesta hopes you can be a part of the celebration at this year’s event. - August 08, 2014 - Tally Fiesta, Inc
Professor Patrick Wright Talks Next Practices on CEO Succession
i4cp Issues Latest Edition of From Now to Next - August 08, 2014 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Students on Course for Career in Structural Engineering Thanks to the Smallpeice Trust
From 28th to 31st July, forty-nine aspiring young engineers from across the UK were given a unique insight into what is involved in the design and construction of a structure. Organised by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by Coventry University and the Institution of... - August 08, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Resorts World Manila (RWM) Gets Top Sponsorship for 2014 Philippine National Barista Championship
Allegro Beverage Corporation announces RWM as the Exclusive Platinum Sponsor of the country’s most prestigious barista competition, taking place October 15 to 17, 2014. - August 08, 2014 - Association of Filipino Baristas Inc
Aspiring Students Dig Out Mining Careers with Help from the Smallpeice Trust
From 28th to 31st July, nineteen aspiring young engineers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Exeter’s Tremough Campus, near Penryn. Sponsored by the Camborne School of Mines Trust, the group of 15 to 17 year olds spent four days at the... - August 08, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
DAE Reaches a New Milestone with Royal Aloha Vacation Club
Worldwide exchange provider, DAE has reached an impressive membership milestone through its partnership with Royal Aloha Vacation Club (RAVC). While educating RAVC members on their exchange options available in the marketplace, DAE has enrolled over 1,000 new RAVC members from the club in less than... - August 08, 2014 - Dial An Exchange
The Rain Barrel: Some Things Old, Become New Again
As Americans are becoming more conscious of water use, along with the spread of droughts across the United States, rain barrels are becoming an essential part of the residential landscape. But where do rain barrels come from? Collecting and storing rainwater to use for later use has been in... - August 07, 2014 - The Rain Barrel Depot
Kansas City, HappyBottoms.org Big $500 Winner from Woody's Automotive Group's Monthly Facebook Charity Contest
Woody's is honored to congratulate HappyBottoms.org for receiving enough Facebook votes to win the charity of the month contest sponsored by Woody's Automotive Group with locations in Kansas City, KS and Chillicothe, MO. - August 07, 2014 - Woody's Automotive Group
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Dr. Gilbert Gordon with Special Times Square Appearance
Dr. Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Higher Education. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Dr. Gordon‘s image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on August 22nd 2014. - August 07, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Albert C. Hanna with Special Times Square Appearance
Albert C. Hanna, of Chicago, Illinois, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Real Estate Finance, Mortgage Banking, and Litigation. In honor of his accomplishments and professionalism, Mr. Hanna's image will be projected over Times Square, New York, on August 15th, 2014. - August 07, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Fraud-on-the-Market Theory: Significant Issues and Updates for 2014 and Beyond Live Webcast
In a two hour live webcast, a panel of thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group will discuss the significant and latest issues related to the Fraud-on-the-Market (FOTM) Theory. Key issues include that will be covered in this course are Fraud-on-the-Market Theory: an overview; Relevant cases and court decisions; Latest regulatory updates; Guidance on how to use FOTM effectively. - August 07, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Inventory Industry Organizations Create Joint Code of Ethics
The National Inventory Certification Association and The Inventory Institute established a combined Code of Ethics for the asset inventory industry. - August 07, 2014 - National Inventory Certification Association
True Blood Star Teams Up with Central Florida Foundation to Take a Bite Out of Childhood Cancer
Mariana Klaveno, who played Lorena on HBO's hit series True Blood, is teaming up with the Be Brave Foundation to take a bite out of the financial hardships caused by Childhood Cancer. For every $5 you donate below, you will be entered in a drawing to win a signed script from Mariana from True... - August 07, 2014 - Be Brave Foundation
Social Media and Music Team Up to Help Youth
Social network, My Broken Palace, has teamed up with rock powerhouse Nine Lashes to generate brand awareness. - August 07, 2014 - My Broken Palace
Enable America Partners with DirectEmployers to Improve Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Enable America, the nation’s first nonprofit solely committed to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, has joined forces with DirectEmployers Association in launching a dynamic and searchable online job portal: EnableAmerica.jobs. This online employment search tool... - August 07, 2014 - Enable America
Paul Barger Elected to Friends of Karen Board of Directors
Paul Barger, an attorney whose practice focuses on children with special needs, has been elected to the Board of Directors of Friends of Karen, a children's charity. - August 07, 2014 - Friends of Karen
Drug-Free South Spreads Message in East Nashville
Saturday, August 2, was a beautiful, warm day to be in the community. In East Nashville, Drug-Free South participated in a Community Day to spread the Truth About Drugs. - August 07, 2014 - Drug Free South
Quarterly "Checkup" Analyzes Child Protection Reform in Los Angeles
Fostering Media Connections, a San Francisco-based nonprofit journalism organization and publisher of the news website, The Chronicle of Social Change, released its first quarterly “checkup” analyzing the developmental health of Los Angeles County’s child protection reform... - August 07, 2014 - Fostering Media Connections
Motorcyclists in Three States Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin raised more than $157,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Aug. 3. More than 500 riders attended the events in Central Valley, N.Y., Cranberry Township, Pa., and Middleton, Wis., to honor our Stars, local children with... - August 07, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Julia Siripurapu, a Certified Information Privacy Professional and Attorney at Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC to Speak at KC’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Julia Siripurapu, Attorney, Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Children’s... - August 07, 2014 - The Knowledge Group