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Firelily Launches Innovative Crowdfunding Website for Disaster Recovery
Website provides unique opportunity for individuals and communities impacted by disaster to raise funds for their recovery. - July 03, 2014 - Firelily
Rescue Chocolate Becomes B Certified Corporation
A chocolate company with ties to animal rescues recently received B Corporation certification. Rescue Chocolate announced the award yesterday. The company is based in Brooklyn, New York, and was founded in January 2010. B Corporations are relatively new. While they are for-profit companies, they... - July 03, 2014 - Rescue Chocolate
Denise Y. Tataryn, Partner, Hellmuth & Johnson PLLC to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s ERISA Enforcement and Compliance: A 2014 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Denise Y. Tataryn, Partner, Hellmuth & Johnson PLLC will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “ERISA Enforcement and Compliance:... - July 03, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
The Addictions Academy Launches New Marketing Symptom
Cali Estes of The Addictions Academy and Charles Davis of Behavioral health Network partner to launch the Behavioral Health education and Marketing Symposium. - July 03, 2014 - The Addictions Academy
LMA Tampa Bay July Meeting: Beyond Solutions – Win with Wisdom Selling
Tampa Bay legal marketing professionals will hear about a re-imagined sales process at the local Legal Marketing Association’s July meeting, sponsored by Pinstripe Marketing. Selling legal services can be a challenge when a client doesn’t have a pressing legal issue or urgent legal... - July 03, 2014 - Legal Marketing Association
IEEE ComSoc Combines 5 Day Intensive Wireless Communications Course with 2014 Fall WCET Exam in 2 for 1 Training Package
The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc), the leading professional organization dedicated to the advance of communications technologies worldwide, has announced a two for one package that combines the organization’s 5 Day Intensive Wireless Training Course with the 2014 Fall IEEE Wireless... - July 02, 2014 - IEEE Communications Society
Angie Cox Named to Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table
Angie Cox, of Gifford, Illinois, has recently been honored as a member of the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the Arts field. - July 02, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Stuart M. Chemtob, Senior Of Counsel, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s The U.S.-China Business Relationship – The Most Important Issues
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Stuart M. Chemtob, Senior Of Counsel, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The U.S.-China... - July 02, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
VeoMed to Offer First-Ever Live Broadcast of Harvard Medical School’s Intensive Review of Internal Medicine Course for CME Credit (July 13th- July 20th, 2014)
VeoMed and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, are proud to offer the inaugural live broadcast of Harvard Medical School’s Intensive Review of Internal Medicine (IRIM) course (July 13th- July 20th) for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. For the first time... - July 02, 2014 - VeoMed LLC
American Venous Forum Upcoming 2014 Meetings: Vein Forum and Fellows Course
American Venous Forum (AVF) is hosting two courses in fall 2014 for practicing clinicians and fellows. The Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician is on September 5-6 in Boston, MA. The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM; a maximum of 14 credits meet the requirements for Self-Assessment. AVF is also hosting the Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7 in Houston, TX. - July 02, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Polar Vortex Could Lead to Solar Vortex, National Energy Marketer Warns
National Energy Marketer Offers Customers Summer Savings. - July 02, 2014 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Drug-Free South Aims Blow to Honky Tonk District in Nashville
The Tennessee chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World distributed information booklets in honor of United Nations Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in downtown Nashville. - July 02, 2014 - Drug Free South
Church of Scientology Hosts One of Many 4th of July Celebrations in Nashville
The Nashville Church of Scientology joins the celebration of Independence Day. - July 02, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Area High School Students Participate in Prestigious YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs
Four Austin-area high school students traveled to Black Mountain, North Carolina this weekend to participate in the YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs (CONA.) The conference began on June 28, 2014 at the YMCA Blue Ridge Conference Center and will end on July 3, 2014. Addison Denslow, 17,... - July 02, 2014 - YMCA of Austin
Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera Lights Up Friends of Karen Gala
Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, had one of its most successful events ever with its June 14 gala “An Evening in Venice” benefit, raising $370,000 to help hundreds of children battling cancer or another life-threatening illness in the New York Tri-State Area. Yankees legend Mariano Rivera, who received its Humanitarian Award, ran a surprise auction that wowed the crowd. - July 02, 2014 - Friends of Karen
Supreme Court EPA Ruling Could Impact Power Prices, National Energy Marketer Reports
Supreme Court EPA Ruling Could Impact Power Prices - July 02, 2014 - U.S. Gas & Electric
NAFA Honors the Life of Edward Bobit, Founder of Bobit Business Media
NAFA Fleet Management Association bids farewell to Edward Bobit, Founder of Bobit Business Media, a legendary figure in the fleet information profession. - July 02, 2014 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
David McMillan 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 David McMillan, Principal, Pershing Yoakley & Associates, P.C. will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled: “The Impact of Healthcare Reform in M&A... - July 02, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Gonzalo Goicochea Honored as a Lifetime VIP Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Gonzalo Goicochea, of Coral Gables, Florida, has recently been honored as a Lifetime VIP member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Biometrics. - July 01, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Albert C. Hanna Named to Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table
Albert C. Hanna, of Chicago, Illinois, has recently been recognized as a member of the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Property Rights Litigation. - July 01, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Raymond Alvin Boland Named a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Raymond Alvin Boland, of Killeen, Texas, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Aerospace Engineering. - July 01, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Eldon J. Brunner Gains Early Admission to Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2015 Round Table
Eldon J. Brunner, of Herscher, Illinois has been selected by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as an early admission to the 2015 Round Table. This distinction has been bestowed in honor of his exceptional and impressive contributions in the field of Nuclear Power. - July 01, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Safe Ride to School Seeks Funds for Endangered Afghan Students
GreaterGood.org's progressive program provides school bus for girls attending school in Afghanistan. - July 01, 2014 - GreaterGood
Latest Investment from KIC InnoEnergy Into RVE.SOL Injects New Hope in the Fight to Solve Rural Poverty and Climate Change in Africa
Leading Technology Firm Backs Disruptive, Innovative Mini-Grid “KUDURA” from Social Entrepreneurship RVE.SOL; Provides Capital to Launch Integrated Clean Energy and Water Hubs in Africa - July 01, 2014 - RVE.SOL
Greenberg Traurig’s Weisun Rao, Ph.D., to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s The U.S.-China Business Relationship – The Most Important Issues: A Complex Balancing Act Event
Weisun Rao, Ph.D., Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The U.S.-China Business Relationship – The Most Important Issues: A Complex Balancing Act.” for the webcast will be presented live on September 9, 2014 from 10:00... - July 01, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Milo Petranovich, Shareholder, Lane Powell PC to Speak at KC’s Securities Law in 2014: Fraud-on-the-Market Theory Demystified Live Webcast
This course offers companies and organizations, an overview of the latest trends; critical issues and best practices with respect to Fraud-on-the-Market Theory in 2014. In a two-hour live webcast, the speakers will discuss: 2014 Fraud-on-the-market theory: an overview; Recent related cases and lessons learned; Significant trends, issues and impacts; Compliance and best practices; Up-to-minute regulatory updates. - July 01, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Securities Law in 2014: Fraud-on-the-Market Theory Demystified
This course offers companies and organizations, an overview of the latest trends; critical issues and best practices with respect to Fraud-on-the-Market Theory in 2014. In a two-hour live webcast, the speakers will discuss: 2014 Fraud-on-the-market theory: an overview; Recent related cases and lessons learned; Significant trends, issues and impacts; Compliance and best practices; Up-to-minute regulatory updates. - July 01, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Howard Privette, Partner, Paul Hastings LLP to Speak at KC’s Securities Law in 2014: Fraud-on-the-Market Theory Demystified Live Webcast
This course offers companies and organizations, an overview of the latest trends; critical issues and best practices with respect to Fraud-on-the-Market Theory in 2014. In a two-hour live webcast, the speakers will discuss: 2014 Fraud-on-the-market theory: an overview; Recent related cases and lessons learned; Significant trends, issues and impacts; Compliance and best practices; Up-to-minute regulatory updates. - July 01, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Stephen M. Sinaiko, Partner, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP to Speak at KC’s Securities Law in 2014: Fraud-on-the-Market Theory Demystified Live Webcast
This course offers companies and organizations, an overview of the latest trends; critical issues and best practices with respect to Fraud-on-the-Market Theory in 2014. In a two-hour live webcast, the speakers will discuss: 2014 Fraud-on-the-market theory: an overview; Recent related cases and lessons learned; Significant trends, issues and impacts; Compliance and best practices; Up-to-minute regulatory updates. - July 01, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Todd G. Cosenza, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP to Speak at KC’s Securities Law in 2014: Fraud-on-the-Market Theory Demystified Live Webcast
This course offers companies and organizations, an overview of the latest trends; critical issues and best practices with respect to Fraud-on-the-Market Theory in 2014. In a two-hour live webcast, the speakers will discuss: 2014 Fraud-on-the-market theory: an overview; Recent related cases and lessons learned; Significant trends, issues and impacts; Compliance and best practices; Up-to-minute regulatory updates. - July 01, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Jeff G. Hammel, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP to Speak at KC’s Securities
This course offers companies and organizations, an overview of the latest trends; critical issues and best practices with respect to Fraud-on-the-Market Theory in 2014. In a two-hour live webcast, the speakers will discuss: 2014 Fraud-on-the-market theory: an overview; Recent related cases and lessons learned; Significant trends, issues and impacts; Compliance and best practices; Up-to-minute regulatory updates. - July 01, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Daniel P. Weitzel, Of Counsel, Locke Lord LLP to Speak at KC’s The JOBS Act and Its Impact on Capital-Raising: 2014 Updates Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Daniel P. Weitzel, Of Counsel, Locke Lord LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The JOBS Act and Its Impact on... - July 01, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Research Finds Continued Growth of Design-Build in United States
“The growing use of design-build is not surprising,” says Lisa Washington, CEO/Executive Director of DBIA. “Throughout the last five years, and even through the recession, we’ve seen a large increase in demand for information and training on design-build best practices. Owners from all sectors have been turning to design-build delivery because they recognize the inherent value it brings to any project in any sector of any size.” - June 30, 2014 - DBIA
YMCA Splash at The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch
The Gateway Family YMCA Teaches Kids How to be Safe around Water. - June 30, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Yayasan IAR Indonesia’s Primate Rehabilitation Centre Earns Accreditation from Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), the only globally recognized organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries and rescue/rehabilitation centers, is pleased to announce that Yayasan IAR Indonesia’s (YIARI) Primate Rehabilitation Centre in... - June 30, 2014 - Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
Colorado BioScience Association Welcomes the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office "Rocky Mountain Regional Satellite Office" to Denver
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is honored to welcome the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Rocky Mountain Regional Satellite Office to Denver. The office will be led by Russell Slifer, an intellectual property lawyer, who has served as chief patent counsel for Boise, Idaho-based Micron Technology for the past eight years. - June 30, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
Jeffrey Lamont, MD, FAAP Named Pediatrician of the Year Community Service and Legislator Awards Also Announced
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP) recognizes outstanding leader advocates in the area of child health each year. Awards include Pediatrician of the Year, Community Service Award and Legislator of the Year Award. - June 30, 2014 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
It's Official: Magicians Are Artists
Hundreds of magicians will converge on St. Louis during the week of June 30 for Lectures, Magic Shows and to celebrate the 113th US Congress recognizing that Magic is an Art. - June 29, 2014 - The Society of American Magicians
Trilingual Cartoon Movie Produced by First Grade Students
First grade students at the International School of Arizona (ISA), a full language-immersion Primary and Middle school, proudly produced a trilingual cartoon movie while practicing and demonstrating competence in several key areas which are preparing them to become global leaders. The cartoon movie gave students the opportunity to use their creative competence to further their foreign language fluency, technical skills, and ability to work in a collaborative environment. - June 29, 2014 - International School of Arizona
Ian L. Levin, Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: M&A Transactions & Underfunded Benefit Plan Issues Explored: A 2014 Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ian L. Levin, Partner will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: M&A Transactions & Underfunded Benefit Plan... - June 29, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Export Controls: Significant Issues for 2014
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Export Controls: Significant Issues for 2014 Live Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled on July 16, 2014 at 10:00... - June 29, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Smallpeice Trust Electronics with Cyber Security Course Causes Buzz Amongst Teenagers
From 23rd - 26th June, teenagers from across the UK learned about electronics and cyber security from engineers from leading organisations such as GCHQ and QinetiQ at the University of Portsmouth. The course was sponsored by educational charirty the Smallpeice Trust. - June 29, 2014 - The Smallpeice Trust
Riders Raised Awareness and Support for Affordable Housing at South Shore Habitat for Humanity's 8th Annual "Ride for Habitat"
Riders raised over $25,000 to deliver simple, affordable homes to those in need. - June 29, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity
The 4th Annual Christmas in July with a Taste of Tequila
Fourth Annual Christmas in July with a Taste of Tequila: The Tampa Bay Business Owners Organization Partners with Bay Area Businesses Associations and Organizations to Cultivate and Connect Business Relationships in the Community. - June 29, 2014 - Tampa Bay Business Owners
Pro Bono Partnership Announces Departure of Co-Founder & Executive Director Rick Hobish
The Board of Directors of Pro Bono Partnership announced today that Rick Hobish, the organization's co-founder and Executive Director, has decided to leave the organization. Under Rick’s leadership, the Partnership has become one of the nation’s preeminent providers of pro bono legal... - June 29, 2014 - Pro Bono Partnership
Not-So-Serious Golf Outing Raises Over $60,000 to Prevent Child Abuse
11th Annual Tournament Rallies the Community Around Local Kids. - June 29, 2014 - Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center
Barcham Books Kicks Off Summer with Free 1-Day Only Kindle E-Book of Celia Conrad's "A Model Murder" (7/1): "In Law Firms & Strip Clubs No One Can Hear You Scream"
On July 1, Barcham Books will gift summer readers with a free one-day-only Kindle download of British author Celia Conrad's "A Model Murder" - riding on the coattails of the law firm/strip club thriller’s June KDP success. - June 28, 2014 - Barcham Books
Jeffrey Orlowski of Oklahoma Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
On Thursday June 19th, 2014, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Jeffrey Orlowski by presenting him with the Association’s 2014 Excellence in Leadership Award. This award is generously sponsored by the Nathan Sallop Insurance Agency. This national award is... - June 28, 2014 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
The Addictions Academy Releases National and State Credentialing Requirements
For years the public has been misled that there are boards or international groups that govern Interventionists and Recovery Coaches. Cali Estes, Founder of The Addictions Academy debunks the myth that boards exist. - June 28, 2014 - The Addictions Academy
YMCA Offers Summer Food Program to Help Kids Get Their "Fill of Fun"
YMCA of Austin joins the national effort to serve 5 million meals to 150,000 kids and teens, through a partnership with the Walmart Foundation. - June 28, 2014 - YMCA of Austin