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Ebad Rahman, Attorney, Torys LLP to Speak at KC’s Financial Institutions Beware: Cloud Computing Compliance Under Guideline B-10 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ebad Rahman, Attorney, Torys LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Financial Institutions Beware: Cloud Computing Compliance Under Guideline... - September 25, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Houston Project Forwarding Training Helps Navigate Economic Tempest
Training and education are important considerations as part of the Navigating the Economic Tempest theme of Breakbulk Americas week in Houston from 8 October at the George R. Brown Convention Center and Hilton Americas. - September 25, 2012 - Project Professionals Group
Prison Space "Wasted" on the Non-Violent, Claims Campaign
The non-profit organization for victims of violent crime, justice4victims.org, has launched a campaign to call for a “radical redefinition of the purpose of the prison system,” having published recent figures of violent crime and prison populations on its website. The website claims... - September 25, 2012 - Matt McAvoy
New Beginning Christian Center is Holding the Largest Community Outreach and Community Explosion in Columbus, OH Sept. 29th
New Beginning Ministries is hosting Columbus' largest Community Outreach Event. Fun, food & information. Information booths run from 11 am til 3 pm and the music starts at 6 pm Saturday September 29th. Rap, dancing and help for all. School supplies, voter registration, blood drive, MaryHaven, and Columbus Health department just to name a few. Resources for every individual in the central Ohio area. - September 24, 2012 - New Beginnings Christian Center
Back to School Apparel for a Powerful Cause
Clothing company vineyard vines® teams up with SolSolution to dress Massachusetts for success and raise money for our local solar schools. - September 24, 2012 - SolSolution, Inc.
Medical Development Group Announces Oct 3rd Forum “CE Mark - Global Market Access and US Perspective”
Medical devices are required to be CE-marked to be sold within Europe. This forum will give a clear and concise introduction on the essential requirements, choosing a conformity assessment route suitable for the medical device and your business setting, details on addressing a technical file, as well as real-world examples of success from the field. - September 24, 2012 - Medical Development Group
Glenn M. Engelmann, Senior Counsel, McDermott Will & Emery to Speak at KC’s Understanding FDA's Guidance on Direct-To-Consumer Television Advertisements
Glenn M. Engelmann, Senior Counsel, McDermott Will & Emery to Speak at KC’s Understanding the Food and Drug Administration’s Guidance on Direct-To-Consumer Television Advertisements Live Webcast - September 24, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
The Fashion World Media, www.thefashionworldmedia.com Announces the Launching of a Fashion Social Media Platform for Community Cultural Interest
The launching of The Fashion World Media is important for the fashion industry because it brings to light positive public declaration of fashion brands, styles, trends, and awareness. Fashion isn't defined solely by clothing choices, but it is also conveyed through the way we carry ourselves, our personalities and our views of the world. Fashion comprises of a prevailing style, custom, dress, or behavior and this platform is an environmental tool for impacting community cultural interest. - September 22, 2012 - The Fashion World Media
Holy Family Institute Announces New Board Chairperson for Its Foundation
Holy Family Institute announces Charles J. Dougherty, Ph.D., President of Duquesne University, was appointed to serve as the Chairperson of the Holy Family Foundation Board. “Dr. Dougherty understands the financial challenges we face to improve the quality of life for our community’s... - September 22, 2012 - Holy Family Institute
Naples Invitational Art Fest Call to Artists for 2013 Show
The Naples Invitational Art Fest is accepting applications from artists working in all media to exhibit at the 16th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest. The juried art show will be held January 26-27, 2013 at Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. A jury of arts professionals will select... - September 22, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Energy Advantage Inc to Speak at Upcoming FMI Sustainability Summit in Washington, DC
Claire Purvis, Manager of Sustainability at Energy Advantage, will speak at the 2012 FMI Sustainability Summit in Washington, DC on October 4th, 2012. Purvis will present on best practices for engaging stakeholders in sustainability. In the session, titled “Telling a Complicated Story:... - September 22, 2012 - Energy Advantage Inc.
Los Angeles Million Father March Showcase Ready: Event Founder to Make Special Celebration Appearance
The 2012 Los Angeles Million Father March Organizing Committee (LAMFMOC), a collaboration of agencies from H.O.O.P Foundation, City Lites Network Inc., Unity One, Cease Fire, Street Positve, PPCC, Project Impact, Steps 2 Success, Watts/Willowbrook Boys and Girls Club, L.A. County Parks and... - September 22, 2012 - Street Positive
Career Transitions: Stories and Advice from Successful Women Who Took the Leap
The Women’s Collaborative-NYC presents a panel discussion on Thursday, October 18th, 2012 at the Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo 24 West 12th Street, NYC. Supermodel and activist Emme Aronson, Bloomberg anchorwoman Stephanie Ruhle Hubbard, NY restauranteur Miki Agrawal, entrepreneur Lesley Townsend Duval, and journalist Angela Vitaliano will talk about their career transitions and entrepreneurial experiences and will inspire an audience of budding entrepreneurs and new business owners. - September 22, 2012 - The Women's Collaborative-NYC
Colorado Walk Now for Autism Speaks - Saturday, September 22, 2012
Over 750 people with autism, their families and friends will Walk Now for Autism Speaks and raise funds for autism awareness, research and advocacy efforts. - September 22, 2012 - Autism Speaks, Colorado Springs, CO
Nelson County, Virginia Designated an Appalachian Trail Community
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will celebrate the official designation of Nelson County, Virginia as the newest Appalachian Trail (A.T.) Community™ on October 17, 2012, from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., at the Nelson Center located at 8445 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, Virginia. - September 22, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Nonprofit Opts Out of Traditional Fundraiser for Online Campaign
Much to the dismay of rubbery chicken lovers, connoisseurs of gift certificates and enthusiasts of impulse auction items, this fall Splore will not host the annual Harvest Moon fundraiser. Rather, the organization is putting effort and energy into their annual fund drive in order to cut costs and... - September 22, 2012 - Splore
Groundbreaking Stevens Research on Water-Repellent Surfaces Published in Physical Review Letters
Dr. Chang-Hwan Choi and Dr. Wei Xu Revise Scientific Understanding of Superhydrophobicity. - September 22, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Diana Rivenburgh Signs Book Contract with AMACOM
AMACOM offers contract for Rivenburgh’s forthcoming book on the new corporate facts of life. - September 22, 2012 - Strategic Imperatives, Inc.
American Golf Census Gains Momentum at Halfway Point
Previous American Golf Census Sweepstakes Winner Attends TOUR Championship. - September 22, 2012 - National Golf Foundation
The Mcdonald Hyundai Hope Foundation is Proud to Announce That Weatherproof Roofing and Floodgates Worldwide Ministries Have Teamed Up to Help Beat Childhood Cancer
McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation is pleased to announce their partnership with Weatherproof Roofing and Floodgates Ministries to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital Colorado by sponsoring the 2012 McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation Charity Golf Tournament - September 22, 2012 - McDonald Hyundai Hope Foundation
Maryann Campbell, Examining Officer, Legal and Compliance Risk Department, Federal Reserve Bank of New York to Speak at KC’s FACTA and the Dodd-Frank Act Event
Maryann Campbell, Examining Officer, Legal and Compliance Risk Department, Federal Reserve Bank of New York to Speak at KC’s FACTA and the Dodd-Frank Act: What You Must Know Live Webcast - September 22, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Guy K. Gerard Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Guy K. Gerard of Moline, Illinois has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of food services. About Guy K. Gerard Mr. Gerard has over 20 years experience in the food service field. He is the Food... - September 21, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Keystone Sunset Cruise a Success
On August 22, 2012, over 40 people enjoyed a sunset cruise to benefit Norwalk based Keystone House. Aboard the new 45 ft. Norwalk Seaport Association’s ferry, the guests enjoyed a narrated tour of the Norwalk Islands as well as learning more about Keystone, a Norwalk based not for profit,... - September 21, 2012 - Keystone House, Inc.
Google Certifies Plaza Jewish Community Chapel as a Google for Nonprofits Organization
The only community owned Jewish Funeral Chapel in the greater New York metropolitan area begins benefiting from the "Google for Non Profit" program with a Google AdWords™ grant for up to $10,000 per month in Free advertising, and Free Live and On-demand Streaming of Funeral Services on YouTube™ - September 21, 2012 - Plaza Jewish Community Chapel
GlobeShift & BeThePeace Join Hands in Washington D.C. for the International Day of Peace on Sept 21st
GlobeShift (www.globeshift.com) – the creator of Global Om 108, and BeThePeace (www.bethepeace.com), an organization synchronizing groups from around the world in a global meditation for the International Day of Peace – are joining forces in Washington, D.C. to produce two in-person events on Friday, September 21st: (1) BeThePeace at Luminous Warrior @12noon; and (2) Global Om 108 at the Lincoln Memorial @6pm. - September 21, 2012 - GlobeShift, LLC
New Jersey Native Son Recognized for Environmental Contributions
Great Swamp Watershed Association Gala Celebration honors the work of Emile DeVito, Ph.D., one of the state’s foremost environmentalists. - September 21, 2012 - Great Swamp Watershed Association
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council and InnoCentive Inc. Announce Winners of Sustainability Summit Innovation Challenge
The Winning Multicultural Businesses Created Green Tech Products and Services Ranging from a Solar Flying Airship and Biodegradable Desk Accessories to Organic Fertilizer and Youth Sustainability Leadership. They will be honored at The Council’s Sustainability Summit on October 9 in NYC. - September 21, 2012 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Marlborough Launches New Website, Visit-Marlborough.com
Visit-Marlborough.com gives visitors a new resource for easily planning their stay in the area. - September 21, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Pharma Anti- Counterfeiting 2012 by Virtue Insight Ltd on 18th October 2012, UK
Virtue Insight Ltd is pleased to announce “Pharma Anti- Counterfeiting 2012 – Competences to Combat Counterfeits in EU & USA” on 18th October 2012 at Marriott Marble Arch Hotel, London, UK. Visit: http://www.virtueinsight.com/pharma/Pharma-Anti-Counterfeiting-2012/ This... - September 21, 2012 - Virtue Insight
LitWorld’s Stand Up for Girls Campaign
Advocating for Every Girl’s Right to a Quality Education in Honor of the Annual United Nations International Day of the Girl, October 11. - September 21, 2012 - LitWorld
Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Rocky Top Trail Crew is in Search of Volunteer Trail Maintainers
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s (ATC) Rocky Top Trail Crew is looking for volunteers to help reconstruct a remote section of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park from September 30th to October 7th. - September 21, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Lights, Camera, Action; Morning Star Fishermen
Aquaponics Expert Hallam Murray Visits Local Business Morning Star Fishermen, Who Will Star in New Documentary - September 21, 2012 - Morning Star Fishermen
International Association of Home Staging Professionals® Invites Exhibitors to Sponsor the ASP® 2012 IAHSP® Educational Conference
The 8th Annual ASP® IAHSP® Expo will be Oct. 26-28 in Langley, WA on beautiful Whidbey Island. Vendors supplying goods and services to the Home Staging and design industries are encouraged to participate. - September 21, 2012 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Church of Scientology Nashville Representatives Visit New National Office
A new national church opened this week for the Church of Scientology in the United States. - September 21, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
World Premier "Theatrical Auction" called "BID HIGH - BUY LOW"
Auctioneer (AU4383), Theatrical Producer and owner of White Glove Auction Company (AB3187) Mr. Karl Lindholm is taking one of the oldest professions known to man and raising it out of the gutter, washing it off and dressing it up in his world premier “Theatrical Auction” called “BID HIGH – BUY LOW.” This is a “Real” auction that is theatrically oriented. The audience will really be bidding on fabulous items from several estates from the Boca Raton and Delray Beach area. - September 21, 2012 - White Glove Auction Company
The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces September 2012 Seminar on the Business of Real Estate with Alan Cowgill
On September 29, 2012, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting a Saturday seminar with Alan Cowgill in Meriden, CT. Attendees will learn how to turn their real estate business into a money machine that runs itself. - September 21, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Mohammed S. Choudhry, MD, PH.D., D.P.H. Recognized by Strathmore Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mohammed S. Choudhry, MD, PH.D., D.P.H. of Lawrenceville, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Mohammed S. Choudhry, MD, PH.D., D.P.H. Dr. Choudhry has over 50... - September 20, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
Katy Perry Supports AIDS Research Alliance in Chase Community Giving
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) today announced that singer Katy Perry has chosen to support AIDS Research Alliance in the 2012 Chase Community Giving voting contest. “AIDS Research Alliance is thrilled to have Katy Perry, along with Emmy-Award winning actor LeVar Burton and Clippers basketball... - September 20, 2012 - AIDS Research Alliance
80 Experts and Authors Join Forces with Peak Body
A new compilation eBook from the Association of Independent Authors includes eighty articles from leading experts and lessons learned from experienced authors. The articles offer guidance and advice on the various aspects of self-publishing including marketing, sales, PR, promotion, professionalism, pricing and avoiding pitfalls. - September 20, 2012 - Association of Independent Authors
Canadian Gift of Music Foundation Launches New Website
Canadian charitable foundation providing free music lessons launches website. - September 20, 2012 - Gift of Music Foundation Inc
Scottsdale Welcomes National and International Leaders in Performance Excellence
Beginning the last week in September, 2012, the Valley of the Sun will host special guests from Thailand and New Zealand followed by visitors from across the United States– all arriving for the Baldrige Regional Conference and additional events. The Conference, put on by the Baldrige... - September 20, 2012 - Arizona Quality Alliance
Become an “Inner Marker” Circle Member
As pilots prepare for the new chapter inaugural meetings in Fort Washington, MD and Palmyra, PA – the IMC Club International has just announced its newest Instrument Pilot Safety Initiative, the creation of a Special Membership Group for pilots who are dedicated to the consistent and constant... - September 20, 2012 - IMCClubs.org
Eastern National Publishes American Latinos and the Making of the United States
The compelling story of American Latino heritage in the United States from the early 19th century to today is the focus of Eastern National’s new publication, American Latinos and the Making of the United States. Authored by Yale University Professor Stephen Pitti, PhD, the book provides an... - September 20, 2012 - Eastern National
"An Evening at Tribeca Rooftop" to Benefit Critically-Ill Children
Manhattan skyline is the backdrop for Friends of Karen's gala fundraiser, which will honor Beth Leventhal and First Data Corp., and benefits children with cancer or another life-threatening illness. - September 20, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Distracted Driving Affects Everyone
NAFA Fleet Management Association is a proud supporter of the annual Drive Safely Work Week campaign sponsored by NETS. The campaign takes place this year October 1-5. - September 20, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
School Fundraiser Receives National Parenting Center Seal of Approval 2012
Feed a Child's Mind Fundraisers are proud to announce their selection for the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval in 2012. - September 20, 2012 - Feed a Child's Mind Fundraisers
Advanced Urgent Care Earns Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism - September 20, 2012 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Unity of Greater Hartford Presents Mary Manin Morrissey, Best-Selling New Thought Author and Speaker, for a Morning Talk and Afternoon Workshop
Mary Manin Morrissey, best selling author will be a specia guest speaker on Sunday, September 30th at Unity of Greater Hartford. - September 20, 2012 - Unity of Greater Hartford
IJIS Institute and APCO International Publish CAD “Standards” Document
Document is an invaluable resource for public safety organizations - September 20, 2012 - IJIS Institute
Annual Fine Designer Crafts Show to Feature Teddy Devereux
Durham-Based Artist to Display Work at Annual Crafts Show Hosted by The Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild - September 20, 2012 - Carolina Designer Craftsman Guild