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NLAPW Announces Interim President
The National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) announces interim President, Dr. Sharyn Bowman Greberman. - July 20, 2011 - National League of American Pen Women
Cartoonists, Artists and Authors Team Up to Support PTSD Awareness
Art and Book Auction to Benefit Trauma Victims through Fearless Nation PTSD Support. - July 20, 2011 - Fearless Nation PTSD Support
NAMWOLF Welcomes Nationwide, Tyco, & Cargill to Commemorative Sponsor List
NAMWOLF announces Nationwide, Tyco, and Cargill’s Commemorative Support of its 10th Anniversary. - July 20, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Much Anticipated "Flexibility First A Fitness Approach" for Life by Marjorie Brook Hits the Presses.
Brook Seminars is proud to announce the launch of two new innovative series of Stretching Manuals. - July 19, 2011 - Brook Seminars
New Opportunities for the Third Largest Conference for US-Based Psychiatrists
The Nevada Psychiatric Association, host of one of the largest clinical meetings for psychiatrists in the United States, today announced an agreement with Advocates for Better Health (ABH) of Ramsey, New Jersey, to help it achieve key objectives for its 17th Annual Psychopharmacology Conference in... - July 19, 2011 - Advocates for Better Health
Ben Speak Announces "A Concert to Remember" on 7/29/11
Ben Speaks announces “A Concert to Remember” on July 29th, 2011 in Hopkinton, MA with teenage artists that include Abbey Perrault, Mary Kate Shanahan, Ashley Gorham, Abbey Hennigan, and Evan Katz. The concert will bring the community together through music and art to remember those who... - July 18, 2011 - Ben Speaks
NW MS SHRM Organization Bringing in Multi-Million Copy Best-Selling Author & "The Guru of Thank You" - Dr. Bob Nelson, as Part of Annual HR Training Seminar
The Northwest Mississippi Society for Human Resource Management has announced that they will be conducting their annual HR Training on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 that includes the following topics from Dr. Bob Nelson: “Motivating the Millennials” and “Ubuntu! Inspiring Teamwork and... - July 18, 2011 - Northwest Mississippi HR Organization
North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation Appoints Board of Directors
The North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation, a volunteer non-profit organization that serves junior golfers by operating a series affordable, high quality nationally ranked junior golf tournaments has released its new Board of Directors. The Board includes former junior, collegiate and professional golfers, educators, business managers and civic leaders. - July 18, 2011 - North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation
South Florida Students Departing Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport for Mission Work in Ghana, Africa
On July 19, 2011 seven students from Broward and Dade Counties will be departing from the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International airport (FLL) headed to Ghana, Africa to help improve the lives of the people in the rural village of Agogo (Ft. Lauderdale’s Sister City). Media opportunity is at 3 p.m. - July 18, 2011 - Honeyproject
Arab Non-Violence Society Marked World Population Day
Honorary Member of Arab Non-Violence Society and Arab Youth Media Forum, Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on World Population Day. He maintained that the key challenge is to generate increased awareness of the negative impact of population growth, and it’s potential to derail progress towards achieving the MDGs. - July 17, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Danforth Center Licenses Technology from Dow AgroSciences to Improve Important Staple Crop
Project Aims to Enhance Food Security for Millions Living in the Developing World - July 17, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Students Get Mobile with the Smallpeice Trust
Forty teenagers from across the UK have had the unique opportunity earlier this month to explore the engineering behind modern mobile communications. Organised by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust and working in collaboration with the School of Engineering at Cardiff University, students... - July 17, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
How to Use Competitive Intelligence: Complimentary Webinar at Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) Colorado Chapter Meeting July 19
Brian Reuter of ORC International provides insight into how to use competitive intelligence at the SCIP Colorado Chapter meeting on Tuesday, July 19, from 4:30-5:30 pm at Ballard Spahr LLP in Denver. - July 17, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Improve Your PC Speed: Chicago Computer Club Shows You How
Before finding yourself faced with expensive computer repair bills, why not take these simple steps to get your PC computer back up and running like it used to. While a computer fix might be necessary for some computer problems, taking a few simple proactive measures can help speed up your computer, as well as make your computer more secure. - July 16, 2011 - Chicago Computer Club
Turning 105: A Celebration of Independent Living with Lifelong St. Louisan Margaret Kohlhauff
Tower Grove Manor retirement community resident Margaret Kohlhauff has lived in St. Louis all of her 104-year life, seeing the city through historical moments, like the 1918 Spanish Flu, the creation of the Gateway Arch, and several other developments. She carries a unique perspective about life in the city and debunks myths about aging as an active, alert, thriving woman. On July 14, she turns 105. - July 16, 2011 - St. Andrews Resources for Seniors
Sharon Hendricks to Join the TAG Education Collaborative Board of Directors
TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-Ed), the charitable organization established by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) that is dedicated to preparing the next-generation workforce through better education and real-life job experiences, announced today the addition of Sharon Hendricks to the Board of Directors. - July 16, 2011 - TAG think
Biomass Thermal Energy Council Praises Congressional Biomass Caucus Formation, Calls for Additional House Members
U.S. House of Representatives members Charlie Bass (R-NH2) and Peter Welch (D-VT) to co-chair new bipartisan caucus. - July 16, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
NAFA Elevates Fleet Safety to the Forefront of the Industry
NAFA Fleet Management Association announces the creation of a Safety Advisory Council to make safety issues prominent in the Association's publications, educational programs, and product line. - July 16, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Raleigh City Councilor Nancy McFarlane Launches “Nancy’s Neighborhood Tour”
Mayoral Candidate to Knock on Doors in 50 Raleigh Neighborhoods in 12 Weeks - July 16, 2011 - Nancy McFarlane
GRAPA Introduces New YouTube Video Series
Beginners Guide Clarifies the Fundamental Questions of the Revenue Assurance Role - July 16, 2011 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
Leading IT Vendors Launch MoReq2010 Technical Committee and Announce XML Schema
The DLM Forum launches the MoReq2010 Technical Committee to manage and extend MoReq2010, the new European records management specification, and publishes the first XML Schema that enables interoperability between records systems. The DLM Forum Foundation, the pan-European forum for document,... - July 16, 2011 - DLM Forum
BJA’s Denise O’Donnell to Speak at Public Safety/Homeland Security Event
New Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to speak at IJIS Institute’s Industry Briefing. - July 16, 2011 - IJIS Institute
Fundraising Event for Wounded Service Member Hockey Team to be Held at Bethesda Restaurant
The USA Warrior Ice Hockey Program will be holding a fundraiser at Bd’s Mongolian BBQ, in Bethesda, to raise funds for hockey team made up of injured service members. - July 15, 2011 - USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program
Tony and Milena Astorga to Chair Annual Crozier Gala
Recently retired Blue Cross Blue Shield Senior Vice President, CFO & Chief Business Development Officer, Tony Astorga, and his wife Milena have agreed to chair the Catholic Community Foundation’s annual fundraiser, the Crozier Gala. Now in its 24th year and in conjunction with... - July 15, 2011 - Catholic Community Foundation
Succession Planning in Critical Infrastructure
The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) held the latest in its series of critical sector forums by examining the importance of succession planning in critical infrastructure protection with Michael Kane (Chief Human Capital Officer at the Department of Energy) and Jeff Neal (Chief Human... - July 15, 2011 - InfraGard National Members Alliance
New or Soon-to-be College Grads: Discover Job Opportunities in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Do you have a family member or friend who is a new or soon-to-be college graduate interested in employment in the Great Lakes Bay Region? - July 15, 2011 - Saginaw Future
Thomas W. White, Partner, WilmerHale to Speak at KC’s 2011 FASB Topic 450 Statement on Loss Contingency Disclosures Demystified Live Webcast
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: “FASB Topic 450 Statement on Loss Contingency... - July 15, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Leading Rural Broadband Group Names New Executive Director - Telecom Industry Veteran to Guide Rural Mobile Broadband Alliance (RuMBA) USA
RuMBA USA has a new Executive Director. Peter Pratt, an industry veteran, was selected to replace Luisa Handem who is stepping down from the Managing Director's Role for the organization she founded more than two years ago. - July 15, 2011 - Rural Mobile and Broadband Alliance USA
Cook County Board President Preckwinkle Unveils STAR Performance Management Report
In an unprecedented effort to implement long-term financial planning and instill a new culture of accountability in Cook County government, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled the first Set Targets, Achieve Results (STAR) performance management report today, joined by elected... - July 15, 2011 - Cook County Government
President Preckwinkle Announces New Leadership and Focus for Criminal Justice Agency
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the formation of the Judicial Advisory Council (JAC), an agency under the Office of the President charged with the coordination and reform on the Cook County criminal justice system. The JAC will pursue President Preckwinkle’s... - July 15, 2011 - Cook County Government
Friends of Karen Launches 2011 Back-to-School Program, Children's Charity Wants to Fill 600 Backpacks This Year
It may be beach weather, but Friends of Karen is hard at work to fill 600 back-to-school backpacks for children with cancer and their siblings. - July 15, 2011 - Friends of Karen
J. Mark Eddy Joins Partners for Our Children as New Research Director
J. Mark Eddy, Ph.D., has been named research director for Partners for Our Children (POC) at the University of Washington. In addition to his research director duties, Dr. Eddy will serve as a research professor at the University of Washington School of Social Work. For more than 20 years, Dr. - July 15, 2011 - Partners for Our Children
New Jersey Minority Educational Developmental Workshop to Cover How US Tax-Dollars Are Working Against American Families
The misappropriate use of US Educational Funds with secret pact between private corporations and political leaders will be addressed at Summer National Conference. - July 15, 2011 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development
Tortoise and Finch Productions Launches Kickstarter Campaign for the Domestic Violence Documentary, "You Look a Lot Like Me"
After four years in production, Tortoise and Finch Productions has launched its Finishing Funds Campaign on Kickstarter.com for the documentary film, "You Look a Lot Like Me." The film features interviews with domestic abuse survivors, abusers and educators. For more information, visit http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tortoiseandfinch/you-look-a-lot-like-me. - July 15, 2011 - Tortoise and Finch Productions, LLC
Mexico-Based Stem Cell Clinic Advances in Accreditation Process
The International Cellular Medicine Society (ICMS), an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the field of adult cell based medicine, announced today that the Regenerative Medicine Institute (RMI) of Tijuana, Mexico, has successfully undergone and completed the first phase of its... - July 15, 2011 - International Cellular Medicine Society
The Medical Tourism Association Travels to Las Vegas to Spread the Word to HR Professionals
The MTA recently showcased medical tourism to one of the largest Human Resources Conferences in U.S. Over 13,000 HR professionals and decision makers attended; the MTA was able to educate employers about the benefits of medical tourism. - July 15, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Rainforest Site's "Click Here To Give" Donations Benefit Sierra Cal Project
With the successful completion of El Paujil Nature Reserve, donations from The Rainforest Site’s "Click Here To Give" button will benefit the Sierra Caral project of World Land Trust-US in 2011. The Rainforest Site is part of the GreaterGood Network of "Click Here To Give"... - July 15, 2011 - GreaterGood
CT Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces July 2011 Meeting of the Apartment Owners Association Of Connecticut
On July 20, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be sponsoring a new Apartment Owners Association Of CT (AOACT) and Mastermind Group meeting. Attendees will receive advice on managing investment properties. - July 15, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Affordable iPhone and Android Applications for Every Business
StellarMediaWorks, LLC makes it Easy and Affordable for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners to break in to the Mobile Application Stratosphere. - July 15, 2011 - Stellar Media Works, LLC
Technology Association of Georgia Announces IntercontinentalExchange Founder, Chairman and CEO Jeffrey C. Sprecher as Keynote Speaker for 2011 Excalibur Awards
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) today announced that Jeffrey C. Sprecher, founder, chairman and CEO of IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) will serve as keynote speaker at the seventh annual Excalibur Awards. He will share his insights about creating one of the country’s fastest growing companies. The event will be held October 21, 2011, at 7:30 a.m. at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel, 2450 Galleria Parkway. - July 15, 2011 - TAG think
In Response to Recent Outbreak of Gay Teen Suicides, Good Shepherd Church in Pasadena CA Launches Comprehensive LGBT Outreach Program
In response to last year’s rash of gay teen suicides, Good Shepherd Church Pasadena launches an aggressive comprehensive outreach to the LGBT Community in Pasadena CA the San Gabriel Valley. - July 15, 2011 - Good Shepherd Church Pasadena
Alan W. Granwell, Partner, DLA Piper LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ 2011 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Alan W. Granwell, Partner, DLA Piper LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “2011 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act LIVE... - July 15, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
President Preckwinkle Creates Bond Team with Focus on Local, Minority Firms
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle submitted the County’s Master Bond Ordinance yesterday as the government takes steps to restructure its debt and establish itself on a more sound financial footing. The ordinance was introduced and referred to the Finance... - July 14, 2011 - Cook County Government
Literary Agent, Editor, and Authors to Present at Missouri Writers’ Conference
A conference for fiction writers is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. July 23, 2011. The annual event will feature agent and editor pitch sessions, workshops, panel discussions, break-out sessions, and networking, and will be held at the Clarion Hotel Conference Center, 3333 S. Glenstone... - July 14, 2011 - Ozarks Romance Authors
Largest Competitive Intelligence Conference in 2012 to be Held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Hosted by Strategic & Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP)
The Philadelphia Downtown Marriott location ensures that the Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professional’s conference continues to grow and prosper as the largest annual gathering of competitive intelligence professionals in the world. - July 14, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
GRAPA's Telecoms Fraud Academy Launches New Website: Fresh Look, Added Features, More Information
The offerings of the Telecom Fraud Academy (TFA) are now easier to access than ever. Find the most relevant information about TFA's training events, alumni, programs, informative white papers and videos as well as exclusive member content on the completely renovated Telecom Fraud Academy... - July 14, 2011 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
George B. Breen of Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. to Speak at KC’s Understanding the New System: Final Rule on Fraud Prevention in Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that George B. Breen, Member of the Firm, Co-Chair, Health Care and Life Sciences Litigation and Government Investigations Practice Group of Epstein Becker & Green,... - July 14, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
YourCause Reaches Milestone by Supporting a Network of More Than One Million Eligible Employees
CSRconnect, an employee engagement platform and product of YourCause, now supports a network of more than one million eligible employees. - July 14, 2011 - YourCause, LLC
John R. Formica, Jr., Partner, PwC to Speak at KC’s 2011 FASB Topic 450 Statement on Loss Contingency Disclosures Demystified Live Webcast
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: “FASB Topic 450 Statement on Loss Contingency... - July 14, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Business Finance Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' Understanding the Orderly Liquidation Authority Provisions of Dodd-Frank Live Webcast
Business Finance will be KC’s media partner for its upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding the Orderly Liquidation Authority Provisions of Dodd-Frank Live Webcast.” For more details about this event, please visit: http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2011_AuthorityProvisions.html. - July 14, 2011 - The Knowledge Group