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Anthony F. Lo Cicero, Partner, Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein to Speak at KC’s Effective Use of Experts in Patent Infringement Cases Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Anthony F. Lo Cicero, Partner, Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Effective Use of... - September 04, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Heather C. Hutchings, Senior Counsel, Dykema Gossett PLLC to Speak at KC’s CFPB Rules Industry Trends for Servicing Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Heather C. Hutchings, Senior Counsel, Dykema Gossett PLLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “CFPB Rules Industry Trends for... - September 04, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Leading CEOs Keynote 2013 Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor & Partnering Conference in Denver
CEOs from Clovis Oncology and Array BioPharma will keynote the opening breakfast at the 2013 Rocky Mountain Life Science Investor and Partnering Conference (RMLIPC) September 19 at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver. In addition, the conference luncheon will feature Jeff Calcagno, M.D., Principal, Venture Investments, Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation. - September 03, 2013 - Colorado BioScience Association
Alley Rose Lingerie Partners with Free The Girls® to Fight Human Trafficking
Alley Rose Lingerie LLC has always been a strong proponent of the power of lingerie – not just to stimulate sexual arousal, but also to stimulate self-confidence and personal empowerment. Now, through their new partnership with Free the Girls®, they have proven their commitment to sharing... - September 03, 2013 - Alley Rose Lingerie LLC
American Venous Forum: Call for Abstracts
The American Venous Forum is having its 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, LA. The deadline to submit an abstract for inclusion in the Annual Meeting is Monday, September 9, 2013, 11:59 pm EST. The deadline cannot be extended this year due to publishing commitments. - September 03, 2013 - American Venous Forum
Gifts4Hope Running Gift Card Drive September 1-25
4-Hope of Massachusetts, Inc. has started running monthly drives for their 4-part organization. Letters4Hope just finished a successful Back to School Drive to encourage the kids on their list. Since January 1, over 60 families are on their list! During the month of September, another piece of their organization, Gifts4Hope, is running a Gift Card Drive to have gift cards for gas, food, clothing, other everyday items for families/individuals! See 4-hopeofmassachusetts.org for more info. - September 03, 2013 - 4-Hope of Massachusetts, Inc.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Helps New York Families Struggling with Autism Insurance Woes with Free Seminar, September 26
Center for Autism and Related Disorders will host a free, two-hour seminar on Thursday, September 26, at its Fairport treatment center from 6:00 to 8:00 pm to help parents understand New York autism insurance reform and the most effective ways to access coverage. - September 03, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Mahabbah Foundation Hosts Backpack Giveaway
200 Children Served on Saturday with Free Backpack Giveaway. - September 02, 2013 - Mahabbah Foundation
Kickstarting the Indie Film Festival
NYC’s Winter Film Awards Jumps on the Crowdfunding Bandwagon - September 02, 2013 - Winter Film Festival
Toastmasters Speech Contest at Date Palm Country Club, Sept. 20, 2013
Humorous Speech Contest and Speech Evaluation Contest for Toastmasters Clubs in the California Desert from Banning and Beaumont, CA to Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indio, and Coachella, CA. - September 01, 2013 - Division D District 12 Toastmasters
Apex Chamber Board of Directors Endorses Wake County School Bond
The Apex Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted on Wednesday to endorse the upcoming 2013 Wake County School Bond. The proposed building initiative is a $939.9 million plan funded partially through the $810 million October 8 bond referendum and partially from existing funds from a recent bond... - September 01, 2013 - Apex Chamber of Commerce
Yoga Classes and Volunteer Opportunities on the Appalachian Trail
A yoga and stewardship hike will allow guests to relax their minds and bodies as they get in touch with nature and learn about volunteer and stewardship opportunities on the Appalachian Trail. - September 01, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Free No Gi BJJ Seminar in Western Mass with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Eduardo Nascimento
Team Link Mixed Martial Arts in Ludlow Massachusetts will host a no gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu seminar with world champion Eduardo Nascimento. The seminar will be held at the newest BJJ training facility near Springfield MA and will start at 12:30pm and run till 2:00pm. Eduardo Nascimento is a Barbosa... - August 31, 2013 - Team Link Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Colleyville United Methodist Church Celebrates Completion of $275,000 Sanctuary Renovation
First United Methodist Church of Colleyville will celebrate the completion of a $275,000 major sanctuary and narthex renovation on September 8, 2013 with special services and a church-wide barbeque. The public is welcome. The sanctuary renovation is the third for the church built in 1924 and the... - August 31, 2013 - Colleyville United Methodist Church
Film Production to Begin on the Life of the Hare Krishna Movement’s Founder, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
ISKCON Cinema, in association with the Vedic Community Foundation (VCF) will produce the Documentary Feature Film, ACHARYA—One Who Teaches by Example. - August 30, 2013 - Vedic Community Foundation, Inc
Great Lakes Bay Region Represented at White House Forum for Economic Development
Midland Tomorrow Chief Executive Officer Scott Walker and Saginaw Future Inc. President JoAnn Crary joined approximately 50 economic development professionals from across the country at a White House forum on economic development today. This is the second year the International Economic Development... - August 30, 2013 - Saginaw Future
Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center Awarded Funding for Colorectal & Breast Cancer Awareness in Miami-Dade County's Haitian Community
A brief summary on Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center's awarded funding from the American Cancer Society for colorectal & breast cancer awareness in Miami-Dade County's Haitian community. - August 30, 2013 - Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center
Free Event to Help Businesses Procure Government Contracts
Local companies invited to learn how to secure contracts with all government levels. - August 30, 2013 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Spare Change Adds Up for Autism
Wawa Coin Canisters Benefit Eden Autism Services. - August 30, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
IJIS Institute and Urban Institute Publish Results of Criminal Justice and Health Collaboration Working Group
Working group identifies information exchanges for continuity of care and treatment of individuals. - August 30, 2013 - IJIS Institute
The Allstate Foundation Funds High School Teen Safe Driving Campaigns; High School Students Are Empowered to Become Smart Driving Activists
Safety Center receives a grant from The Allstate Foundation to fund contests for high schools students to create teen safe driving campaigns reinforcing safe driving attitudes and behavior. Car crashes are the #1 cause of teen fatalities. Contests will provide incentives for teen-to-teen high school campaigns using the power of peer influence to change perceptions about taking risks behind the wheel and helping to make safe, responsible driving behavior become the socially acceptable standard. - August 29, 2013 - Safety Center
Ventura Vintage Rods Return to Channel Islands for Harbor Run 23
More Than 300 Classic Cars on Display – Free to Public - August 29, 2013 - Channel Islands Harbor
5,500 Southern Artists and Patrons Stake Claim as 1st Virtual Department Store Using Facebook Groups Option
Inspire Arts Alabama, the flagship program of Inspire Charitable Foundation is proud to stake their unverified claim as the 1st completely virtual department store, Alabama General Store (AGS), to establish itself on Facebook. When AGS’s radical new nonprofit artist outreach program united a... - August 29, 2013 - Inspire Charitable Foundation
New Online Dating Site Launches for Gluten-Free Singles
GlutenFreeSingles.com Connects Celiac and Gluten-Intolerant Individuals Seeking a Partner with Similar Health Goals and Lifestyle. - August 29, 2013 - GlutenFreeSingles.com
Free Wheelchair Mission Strives to be World Leader in Wheelchair Distribution
Free Wheelchair Mission continues to empower communities and partners worldwide in proper wheelchair distribution. - August 29, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
AOPA Headquarters the 72nd Chapter of the IMC Club
The IMC Club International announced today the founding of the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) Headquarter Chapter to promote instrument flying, proficiency and safety. The first meeting of the AOPA/IMC Club group will be held on September 5th, 2013. - August 29, 2013 - IMCClubs.org
Romanian Cultural Marathon - a Weekend Filled with Film and Folklore
Romanian Cultural Exchange (ROCX), a Chicago-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting creative programs and projects focused on intercultural and educational exchange, invites you to celebrate Romania’s rich culture of film and folklore at the 5th edition of the Romanian Film... - August 29, 2013 - Romanian Cultural Exchange
IJIS Institute Appoints Microsoft Architect as New Technical Advisory Committee Chair
Joel Byford of Microsoft Justice and Public Safety Practice brings IT and leadership expertise to committee. - August 29, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Peter I. Sanborn, Attorney, Foley & Lardner 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 Peter I. Sanborn, Attorney, Foley & Lardner LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “HIPAA/HITECH Act Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Modifications Final Rule: What You Need to Know LIVE.” This event is scheduled for September 10, 2013 from 12pm-2pm (ET). - August 29, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
The Georgia Diabetes Coalition Will Recognize Their National Supporters & Sponsors
Health care aliments such as Diabetes affect over 17 million Americans. Each year, it is reported that 1 million new cases are diagnosed. The Georgia Diabetes Coalition helps these Americans adjust to their diagnosis and live normal lives. On October 3rd, 2013 their unified voices will be heard at the annual Community Awards Reception. - August 29, 2013 - GA Diabetes Coalition
Seeking a Career in Tough Times by Wellington NRA Companies
Helping America get back to work: With a proven track record of over 6 years in the DFW and Houston markets, Wellington NRA has provided top tier outplacement and recruiting, as well as candidate retained employment services based on free assessments and core competency evaluation. - August 28, 2013 - Wellington NRA Companies
Free Workshop - Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) Invites You to Attend an Educational Workshop featuring Susan Conners, M.Ed. on Sept 29th (Elmhurst)
Internationally recognized speaker and author, Susan Conners, M.Ed., will lead a free workshop on the impacts of Tourette Syndrome (TS) and associated disorders (OCD, ADD/ADHD and anxiety) on social, emotional well-being, school performance and behavior on September 29th. CPDU credits are available. On-line registration by Sept 25 is mandatory. - August 28, 2013 - Tourette Association of America, Illinois Chapter
Wolf River Boulevard Connector is First Roadway to Earn Audubon International Signature Certification
The Wolf River Boulevard Connector in Germantown, Tennessee is the first roadway in the world to earn certification in the prestigious Audubon International Signature Program. - August 28, 2013 - Audubon International
Eastern National Publishes "Slavery in the United States: a Brief Narrative History"
Eastern National has released a new publication, "Slavery in the United States: A Brief Narrative History." This book chronicles the history of slavery, documented as early as the 18th century BCE in the Code of Hammurabi, and documents its impact on the United States, from the... - August 28, 2013 - Eastern National
International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. Acquires Scholarship & Recognition Programs Division from ETS
Acquisition makes ISTS the leading provider of scholarship management services. - August 28, 2013 - International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS)
12th Anniversary of 9/11/01 - Patriots Unite Across the Globe “To Thank and Honor Those who Serve Our Country”
For the 11th year in a row, the Patriots’ Run (PatriotsRun.org) will have runners participating from both the US and abroad. Troops in Afghanistan will again swap their boots for running shoes showing a United Front against Terrorism while local runners will participate in a 9 hour and 11 minute run at the Great Mall of the Great Plains starting at noon on 9/11. - August 28, 2013 - Patriots Run
Motorcyclists Contribute $142,000 to Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists in two states did their part to combat childhood brain tumors by bringing $142,161 in donations to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids events on Aug. 25. Sixteen young brain tumor survivors attended the rides on mild, clear mornings in Asheville, N.C. and Ann... - August 28, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Local Jeweler’s Generosity to Benefit CarePlus Foundation
A local businesswoman and philanthropist, Nancy Schuring, is donating three beautiful pieces of Kwiat Diamond Jewelry, valued at around $20,000, to be raffled off by the CarePlus Foundation. - August 28, 2013 - Care Plus Foundation
Calling All Artists with Special Needs
Concious Art Event to Showcase and Auction Off Artwork Created by Artists with Special Needs in Support of Down Syndrome Research - August 28, 2013 - queue
Stevens Researcher Awarded NIST Grant to Standardize Depth-Resolving Optical Imaging
Emerging technologies could help detect numerous diseases at earlier stages of development - August 28, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
KOSBE Extends Deadline for Entries for This Year’s Prestigious Small Business Annual Awards Celebration Due to High Demand
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is accepting applications and nominations for the 2013 Annual KOSBE Awards from KOSBE clients and Kingsport Chamber members and non-members alike. - August 28, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Smyth County and Town Of Marion, Virginia Awarded Appalachian Trail Community Distinction
The Appalachian Trail Community™ program was created by the ATC to recognize communities that promote and care for the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). Working with a growing network of trailside community partners, the program supports communities that play a role in advocating the A.T. as a significant local and national asset and as an international icon. The program assists communities by generating tourism and stimulating outdoor recreation while preserving and protecting the A.T. - August 28, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Kelly A. O'Callaghan, CPA,CITP, Partner and IT Audit – Practice Leader, CohnReznick LLP to Speak at KC’s AICPA SSAE 16/SOC 1 and SOC 2 Reporting for Vendor Management
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kelly A. O'Callaghan, CPA,CITP, Partner and IT Audit – Practice Leader, CohnReznick LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - August 28, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
5th Annual Event to Raise Funds to Help Local Cancer Patients get to Treatments
UCAAN hopes to raise funds to help cancer patients with immediate financial needs, specifically gasoline to get to treatments & customized resources through 5th Annual Charity Date Auction with celebrities Sunday September 22nd, 2013 in Woodland Hills, CA. - August 28, 2013 - United Cancer Advocacy Action Network
Louis W. Tompros, Partner, WilmerHale to Speak at KC’s Patent Infringement Reasonable Royalty Damages Strategies In Light of Recent Federal Circuit Decisions Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Louis W. Tompros, Partner, WilmerHale will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Patent Infringement Reasonable Royalty Damages... - August 27, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Grayslake Teachers Can't Count? Community Consolidated School District 46 Common Core Math Presentation
The 43-second video clip that has recently gone viral of Community Consolidated School District 46’s Curriculum Coordinator Amanda August is only one, small, edited part of a 30-minute math presentation that was given to parents. The presentation in its entirety is posted on the D46 website... - August 27, 2013 - Community Consolidated School District 46
5th Mega Tree Plantation Drive Held to Celebrate the Birthday of Baba Ram Rahim Ji
To mark the Birthday of Revered Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan and Independence Day of India, Dera Sacha Sauda celebrates 15th August as Mega Tree Plantation Day. This year being the fifth Mega Tree Plantation Day, Dera Sacha Sauda followers planted over 35 lacs saplings in a single day. - August 25, 2013 - dera sacha sauda
Brian McGovern, Partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft 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 Brian McGovern, Partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “HIPAA/HITECH Act Privacy, Security,... - August 25, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Mike Schmitz, FCAS, Principal and Consulting Actuary, Milliman to Speak at KC’s Enterprise Risk Management for Actuaries for 2013 and Beyond Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mike Schmitz , FCAS, Principal and Consulting Actuary, Milliman will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Enterprise Risk... - August 25, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Haydn J. Richards, Jr., Member, Dykema to Speak at KC’s Nonbank SIFIs and Asset Managers: Enforcement and Compliance Issues in 2013 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Haydn J. Richards, Jr., Member, Dykema will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Nonbank SIFIs and Asset Managers: Enforcement and... - August 25, 2013 - The Knowledge Group