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Four-Wheel Bob’s New Adventure: Supporting Bay Area Trails
The East Bay Hills Trails Hike and Ride begins on August 31 and runs through September 5th. Bicyclists can join the event on Saturday and Sunday. Highlights of the event include five days of hiking from Crockett to Cull Canyon, totaling 53.5 miles; a six day 100-mile equestrian ride year, starting in Berkeley at the Anderson Equestrian Camp in Tilden Park; an evening talk by 4-Wheel Bob’s about his epic climb to the top of White Mountain, California's 3rd largest peak. - August 25, 2011 - East Bay Ridge Trail
High-Performance Organizations Use Health Care to Compete for Talent
New i4cp study on health care benefits reveals many organizations are not fully leveraging incentives to drive optimal health care decisions. - August 25, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Stacie E. McGinn, Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP to Speak at KC’s The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on FDIC-Insured Banks Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Stacie E. McGinn, Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Impact of Dodd-Frank... - August 25, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Sara A. Kelsey, Counsel, WilmerHale to Speak at KC’s The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on FDIC-Insured Banks Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Sara A. Kelsey, Counsel, WilmerHale will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on FDIC-Insured... - August 25, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Atlanta NAACP Jondelle Johnson Freedom Fund Dinner Honors Ron Clark
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Atlanta Branch will host the 2011 Jondelle Johnson Freedom Fund Dinner Saturday, September 17, 2011. This event will honor educator Ron Clark, activist Elisabeth Omilami, and NBA player as well as community advocate Dwight Howard, who are all actively involved in the community. Special musical performance by Kandi, Grammy Award Winner and Atlanta Housewife. - August 25, 2011 - NAACP Atlanta Branch
The Nashville Religion Communicators Council Calls for Civil Discourse as 9/11 Draws Near
As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 draws near, an interfaith organization is reaching out. - August 25, 2011 - Religion Communicators Council
Deadline Extended for Health IT Leadership Summit Award
Due to numerous requests from companies and organizations that want to participate in the Intel Innovation Awards portion of the 2011 Health IT Leadership Summit, the deadline for submissions has been extended to September 15, 2011. - August 25, 2011 - TAG think
KOSBE Launches New Website
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is proud to announce the launch of a new and improved website – kosbe.org. - August 25, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
IJIS Institute Elects New Board of Directors
IT industry leaders will shape direction for the Institute and its programs. The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces results of its election for the Institute’s Board of... - August 25, 2011 - IJIS Institute
Past Preservers Walks Through the Wild Side of Winchester
Past Preservers and Crimson Bamboo LLC announced today the launch of a new tour for the iPhone that explores the brutal roots of England’s original capital. - August 25, 2011 - Past Preservers
Benefit Concert to be Held for Local Foundation That Supports Kids with Cancer and Their Families
Concert featuring Bowzer & the Stingrays – proceeds go to Kids of Childhood Cancer Foundation. - August 24, 2011 - Kids of Childhood Cancer
NAFA's Canadian Advanced Fleet Management Seminar Comes to Toronto
Fleet managers from throughout Canada will come together in Toronto for the 2011 Canadian Fleet Conference. Those wishing to continue their fleet education can attend NAFA's Canadian Advanced Fleet Management Seminar immediately following the conference. - August 24, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
SWACHA and San Antonio FBI Join Together to Help Financial Institutions Prevent Fraud at Financial Institution Crime Day
To help local banks and credit unions reduce their exposure to fraud, Dallas-based SWACHA has teamed up with the San Antonio office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to host a Financial Institution Crime Day in San Antonio on August 25, 2011. SWACHA is one of the largest not-for-profit... - August 24, 2011 - SWACHA
Raytheon Company and FBI CJIS Announced as Recipients of the 2011 IJIS Institute Innovation Award
Third annual IJIS Institute award honors industry and federal partners for their work on the National Law Enforcement Data Exchange (N-DEx) project. - August 24, 2011 - IJIS Institute
Belize Submarine Tour, Newest Excursion Coming to Belize During 30th Anniversary of Independence
Belize Submarine Tour, the newest excursion and first tourist submarine in Belize, is preparing for its Grand Launch this Fall, which is the 30th Anniversary of Belize’s Independence as a nation state. - August 24, 2011 - Treasure Island Management, Ltd.
TAG Smart Grid Society Hosts Seminar on Distributed Battery Storage
Dan Rastler, senior project manager for the energy storage program at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Palo, Alto, Calif., will be the keynote speaker at a Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Smart Grid society seminar on battery storage Aug. 30.Industry Expert Will Provide Keynote at August 30th Event. - August 24, 2011 - TAG think
Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Managing Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security, U.S. GAO to Speak at KC’s IRS Compliance & Governmental Retirement Plans Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Barbara D. Bovbjerg, Managing Director, Education, Workforce, and Income Security, U.S. Government Accountability Office will speak at the Knowledge... - August 24, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Heroes Breakfast Benefit Operation Stand Down, Inc.
Operations Stand Down, non-profit agency serving honorable discharged veterans in Middle Tennessee will be holding their first major fundraiser Oct. 31st at the Lowe's Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville TN. Proceeds from the event are used to support OSDN efforts. - August 23, 2011 - Operation Stand Down, Inc Nashville
Indian Country Business Summit Keynote Speakers Announced
The 2011 Indian Country Business Summit (ICBS) keynote speakers have been announced. U.S. Representative Tom Cole and Mark Masters, CEO Chloeta Fire LLC, will address an array of topics regarding “Teaming for Success.” The ICBS will focus on familiarizing buyers with state, federal,... - August 23, 2011 - Chloeta
British Humanists Take to the Bunkers Against Reasonable Faith's Dr. William Lane Craig
Renowned Christian philosopher, Dr. William Lane Craig, readies to take on the most prominent British atheists, such as Richard Dawkins, during his UK Tour. However, many are dropping out or refusing to debate him. - August 23, 2011 - Reasonable Faith
Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America
i4cp Ranks No. 916 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 331% - August 23, 2011 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
WMC LLC Donates More Than $1.5 Million in Technology to HSFA to Support Non-Profits Nationwide
WMC LLC donates a broadcasting license, technology and control of five 24-hour broadcast channels to HSFA, an IRS certified 501(c)(3) established for public safety, energy and health and human services. HSFA is gearing up to donate air time and software to qualifying non-profits, schools and government agencies. - August 23, 2011 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Coupons For Humanity, the Newest Way to Feel Good About Spending
New site uses the power of charity to offer an unbeatable deal on services and products in Las Vegas and Nationwide. - August 23, 2011 - Coupons For Humanity
William F. Becker, Jr., Tax Partner, Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P to Speak at KC's 1099- MISC Issues for 2011: What You Need to Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that William F. Becker, Jr, CPA, MBA, Tax Partner, Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “1099- MISC Issues for 2011:... - August 23, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Lindsay Wagner's "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" 3-Day Workshop in Calgary
Join Lindsay Wagner in the welcoming setting of the Blackfoot Inn in Calgary, Alberta for a three-day "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" workshop. This workshop is an opportunity to explore how life is perceived through the stencil of the mind, release negative emotions and heal old wounds and experience the Oneness Deeksha, which effortlessly initiates opening to a greater experience of connectedness, feeling more whole inside and allowing peace, clarity and unconditional love to emerge. - August 23, 2011 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
Colorado BioScience Association Serves as Catalyst in Assembling CEO Rountable Discussion for Senator Michael Bennet and FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg
The Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) brought more than 35 industry CEOs together today to dialogue with Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. At Senator Bennet's request, CBSA designed today's session to share the bioscience industry's specific and unique needs in bringing innovative drugs and devices to market under current, often constraining, market conditions. - August 22, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
IJIS Institute Appoints Sudhi Umarji and Rehan Chawdry to Represent IJIS Institute on the FBI’s LEX Governance Task Force
Representatives will contribute subject matter expertise to the FBI’s LEX governance process. - August 22, 2011 - IJIS Institute
Table is Set for a Visual and Culinary Celebration
Michigan AIDS Coalition Announces 2nd Annual DIFFA: Dining by Design Events - August 22, 2011 - Michigan AIDS Coalition
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Understanding the Recent Bankruptcy Court Decision Regarding IP Rights from Foreign Owners"
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, one of the world's most prominent legal advisors to leading financial institutions and corporations, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Understanding the Recent Bankruptcy Court Decision Regarding Intellectual... - August 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Fundraising Resource Blog Offers Fundraising and Marketing Insights and Advice for Non-Profit Organizations
This new blog offers nonprofit organizations, particularly development and advancement professionals, valuable information on nonprofit fundraising and marketing. The Blog covers topics such as major gifts, annual giving, fundraising training, capital campaigns, nonprofit marketing, board training and development and more. The blog will feature many guest bloggers with extensive nonprofit fundraising experience and can be found at www.thefundraisingresource.com/News-&-Events/Blog/. - August 22, 2011 - The Fundraising Resource Group
Atheist's Bible? Megalith Books Has Published a 4,000 Year Upgrade of Religion Called Neuroreality
According to University of Hawaii’s neuroscientist-philosopher, Bruce E. Morton, "Neuroreality is the world’s first scientific religion. It contains no supernatural beliefs. Yet, it meets the many inherent human religious needs for a larger view of life, purpose, an extended family, and a path to personal transformation." Key elements of this resynthesis are found in the book: "Neuroreality: A Scientific Religion to Restore Meaning, or How 7 Brain Elements Create 7 Minds and 7 Realities." - August 21, 2011 - Bruce Eldine Morton
Robert Duvall on the Making of Legendary American Western Films
On Saturday, October 1, 2011, guests will join Luciana and Robert Duvall for a unique celebration of the American Western Film and an evening of conversation, dinner and dancing in The Plains, Virginia. - August 21, 2011 - The Robert Duvall Children's Fund
Behavior Specialist Selected for Eden School
Eden Autism Services announces the appointment of Stephanie Wathen to the position of behavior specialist for its school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Fort Myers. Wathen was previously a teaching assistant with Eden School, and an individual behavior therapist with Eden's clinical... - August 21, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
NAFA Supports New Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks and Buses Announced by White House
NAFA Fleet Management Association supports the recently proposed standards for work trucks, buses, and other heavy-duty vehicles announced by the President. - August 21, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Pamela S. Palmer, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP to Speak at KC’s 2011 Loss Contingency Disclosure Demystified
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Pamela S. Palmer, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Loss Contingency Disclosure... - August 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Salome J. Tinker, CPA, Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting Association for Financial Professionals, to Speak at KC’s 2011 Loss Contingency Disclosure Demystified
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Salome J. Tinker, CPA, Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting Association for Financial Professionals, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’... - August 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Thomas W. White, Partner, WilmerHale to Speak at KC’s 2011 Loss Contingency Disclosure Demystified
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Thomas W. White, Partner, WilmerHale, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Loss Contingency Disclosure Demystified - Best... - August 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
John R. Formica, Jr., Partner, PwC to Speak at KC’s 2011 Loss Contingency Disclosure Demystified
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that John R. Formica, Jr., Partner, PwC, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Loss Contingency Disclosure Demystified - Best... - August 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
“Creation By Design” Captures Six of the Top 50 Bestselling Products
Creation By Design Bible-based products win SIX of the most sought after Top 50 Bestsellers slots in STL Distribution/Advocate’s list in their new Spring 2012 catalog. - August 20, 2011 - Creation By Design
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle to Hold Online Town Hall
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that she will be holding an online Town hall next week, August 23, 2011 at 7:15 p.m. The town hall will give the residents of Cook County a chance to “Tell Toni” their ideas on the Cook County Budget and engage directly with... - August 20, 2011 - Cook County Government
President and CEO of WBENC Will Meet and Greet at GWBC’s Power of Partnering Marketplace
Certified women business owners will have the opportunity to meet with the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council President, Pamela Prince-Eason, on Aug. 30 at GWBC’s Power of Partnering (POP) Marketplace. The event will be at the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart. A... - August 20, 2011 - Greater Women's Business Council
Dr. Michael Bruno of Stevens Edits Maritime Security Journal Lauded by DHS
The US Department of Homeland Security praised the May/June 2011 issue of the Marine Technology Society Journal as guest edited by Dr. Bruno from Stevens Institute of Technology. - August 20, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
IJIS Institute Appoints Jim Pingel of URL Integration to Chair Uniform Crime Report Redevelopment Project Task Force
IJIS Institute Task Force to provide feedback and recommendations to the FBI for UCR Redevelopment. - August 20, 2011 - IJIS Institute
Solar Photovoltaic Installation Workshop at Stevens on August 25
Stevens Institute of Technology is offering a PV installation workshop on August 25 at the build site for the Empowerhouse Solar Decathlon Competition entry. - August 20, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Pink Fire Trucks Support Breast Cancer Seminars of the Maurer Foundation
Firemen from the Garden City Fire Department Headquarters Company and volunteers from the Pink Heals Tour will park a pink fire truck 12-2:30 pm on Old Country Road in Mineola in front of the Mineola Courthouse and on 7th Street in Garden City from 3-5 pm. Firemen dressed in pink firefighting uniforms and yielding pink boots will be collecting donations from pedestrians and drivers to support the breast health and cancer prevention seminars of the Maurer Foundation. - August 20, 2011 - The Maurer Foundation
Appalachian Trail Conservancy to Launch Family Hiking Day
On September 24, 2011, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with its 31 Trail Clubs will be launching Family Hiking Day. Supported in part by REI, Family Hiking Day is an opportunity to introduce families to the Appalachian Trail (A.T.), and all of the benefits that come from being active... - August 20, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Arab Non-Violence Society Commemorated World Humanitarian Day
External Relations Advisor of the Arab Non-Violence Society Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on World Humanitarian Day. Appreciating the efforts of humanitarian aid works, he termed it as the world’s most impossible job. - August 20, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
PinoyKubo Social Network Enables Startup E Stores with Ease
IP communications and social networks community provider AstraQom has launched a new tool for the PinoyKubo social network, an opportunity for any PinoyKubo member to start and operate his or her own electronic store and sell services and products online. Because of the company's emphasis on... - August 20, 2011 - Pinoy Kubo
Counterpart Sends Rice to Somalia
Churches of Christ donation to feed thousands of starving people, Counterpart says. - August 20, 2011 - Counterpart International
Northern VA Black Chamber to Hold 3rd Annual Candidates’ Night, 9/21 Local Event Connects Candidates and Black Community
A unique community civic engagement event, the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce’s nonpartisan Candidates' Night 2011 will welcome 150 members of the Black Community to meet candidates and their elected representatives. In addition, government agencies that serve businesses have been invited to present and share resources and information. - August 20, 2011 - Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce