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Jeffrey F. Robertson, Special Counsel, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: How to Effectively Deal with an SEC Investigation in 2014 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jeffrey F. Robertson, Special Counsel, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled “Legal Series: How to... - August 29, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Joy of Color: Anderson Center for Autism Holds 6th Annual NYC Art Exhibit
“No man has the right to dictate what other men should perceive, create or produce, but all should be encouraged to reveal themselves, their perceptions and emotions, and to build confidence in the creative spirit.” Late American photographer and environmentalist, Ansel Adams, whose... - August 29, 2014 - Anderson Center for Autism
Coming Home Rescue Will Hold Adoption Events for Homeless Dogs in September 2014
Coming Home Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue organization, will host adoption events for homeless dogs on weekends in September 2014. The rescue group regularly hosts events on weekends at various locations in Morris, Passaic and Essex counties. Interested adopters that can’t make it... - August 29, 2014 - Coming Home Rescue
ILHA Conference Talks Hotel Online Reputation Management & Retail Partnership Opportunities
Their industry experts will share the latest information on online reputation management best practices successful retail partnerships at the International Luxury Hotel Association Fast Forward 2020 Conference in September. - August 29, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
Rebecca L Marks, Of Counsel, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Employment Law: Hot Topics in Canada in 2014 and Beyond
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Rebecca L Marks, Of Counsel, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Employment... - August 29, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Giving Diapers, Giving Hope Names New Executive Director
Giving Diapers, Giving Hope names Kim Rosas as Executive Director and Maria Moser as Director of Operations. GDGH is a not-for-profit cloth diaper lending service that has helped over 600 families since 2011. - August 28, 2014 - Giving Diapers, Giving Hope
Unity Church of Ann Arbor Celebrates 21st Annual World Day of Prayer
Unity's annual World Day of Prayer celebration is held the second Thursday in September. Unity World Day of Prayer is open to people of all faiths. Its purpose is to unite as many people as possible in praying for one another. Unity believes World Day of Prayer is an opportunity to transform the world through prayer. - August 28, 2014 - Unity Church of Ann Arbor
Educational Subscription Box Company Seeks Funding on Kickstarter
Today, LearnGarden Inc, a company who specializes in educational subscription boxes for children in grades kindergarten through eighth grades, announced that their Kickstarter campaign has successfully launched. - August 28, 2014 - LearnGarden Inc.
NJ 9/11 Memorial Foundation Ceremony
Sunday, September 7th at 1PM: An Afternoon of Remembrance and Tribute to the 749 NJ residents that perished on September 11, 2001; Empty Sky Memorial at the foot of Audrey Zapp Dr, Liberty State Park, NJ; Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno is scheduled to speak; Musical Performance by Marc Ribler & Friends/Rain or Shine/Bring a lawn chair - August 28, 2014 - NJ911memorial.org
Audubon International Partners with Bookdifferent.com
Audubon International’s Green Lodging Program has partnered with hotel booking website Bookdifferent.com to encourage travelers to stay in hotels that are certified by eco-labels as having environmentally friendly practices. The Netherlands-based not-for-profit booking site in the first in... - August 28, 2014 - Audubon International
Local Nonprofit Celebrates 16th Anniversary
With only two employees and many volunteers, Dress for Success Tampa Bay has assisted more than 9,000 women since opening in 1998. - August 28, 2014 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
Frontline Smoking Cessation Platform, Quitgate, Challenges CVS to Resist Move to Carry E-Cigarettes After October 1, 2014
While applauding CVS Caremark’s decision to cease sales of cigarettes and other tobacco products, Quitgate urges the national chain’s leadership to remain consistent in its purpose of optimizing health outcomes, including resisting pressure to introduce E-cigarettes on its shelves. - August 28, 2014 - Quitgate, LLC
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
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
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
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
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
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™
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
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™
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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™
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
The Working Writer's Club Announces Its Newest Columnist
Cathy Fyock is a new columnist. - August 24, 2014 - Working Writer's Club
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
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
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
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
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®
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®
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®
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
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