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First SCIP Global Competitive Intelligence Professional Certification Program
Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professions (SCIP) offers its first set of “SCIP CIP Conferred by ACI” certification courses in Boston on June 13 -24. - May 24, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Technology in Therapy Certificate Programmes - from Email to Avatars
To meet the training needs of individuals and organizations seeking to deliver online mental health services, the Online Therapy Institute has launched several online modules ranging from email to avatars. - May 23, 2011 - Online Therapy Institute
Building a World-Class Competitive Intelligence Function: SCIP Wisconsin Chapter
Join panelists Michel Bernaiche (Dunkin’ Brands), Phil Britton (Best Buy) and John Hink (Fiserv Inc) at this June 23 SCIP Wisconsin chapter full-day event to gain an inside look at the issues surrounding the creation of a competitive intelligence program. - May 23, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Olympians from Around the Country Jump Back into the Water to Raise Money for Swim Across America Benefiting the Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer in Dallas
The first annual Swim Across America event to be held in Texas isn’t just a chance for former Olympic swimmers to reunite, it’s their opportunity to band together and give back to the community through their talents and love of the water. This group of swimmers with 16 Olympic medals... - May 23, 2011 - Swim Across America
Athletes for Education Hosts Celebrity Golf Classic June 1-2
Athletes for Education will host their 6th Annual Celebrity Fundraiser and Golf Classic event on June 1-2, 2011, to benefit youth programs throughout San Diego County. - May 23, 2011 - Athletes for Educaction
YES and George Washington University Hospital Hosted Innovative Cancer Treatment Seminar
An educational event held on May 18, 2011 at George Washington University Hospital Auditorium for local patients, caregivers, and professionals that discussed options, resources, and hope for patients with either primary liver cancer or cancer that has spread to the liver. - May 23, 2011 - Say YES to Hope
Jane Thomas Announces the Launch of Her New Book "Ways Women Orgasm" Which Can be Pre-Ordered on Amazon
The book "Ways Women Orgasm" (ISBN 978-0-9568947-0-0) is now available to pre-order on Amazon.co.uk. - May 23, 2011 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Marks Its Two Year Anniversary
Only two years old, AmpleHarvest.org now helping nearly 4,000 food pantries across all 50 states become “visible” to local growers with excess garden produce. - May 22, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
REMA Webinar to Explore Potential Clean Energy Standard, Voluntary Market Interaction
Free registration now open for the webinar on June 2 at 2 PM ET - May 22, 2011 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
Tall Ships to Return to Channel Islands Harbor
Tall ships are coming to Channel Islands Harbor Jun. 24-26. A total of six tall ships will weigh anchor at the harbor as part of the American Sail Training Association’s Tall Ships Challenge race series. These majestic ships will be open for visitors to explore Jun. 24-26. While at the... - May 22, 2011 - Channel Islands Harbor
Alex Gendzier, Partner, Jones Day to Speak at KC’s Webcast The Rocky Road for Debt Capital Markets in 2011
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Alex Gendzier, Partner, Jones Day will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Rocky Road for Debt Capital Markets in... - May 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Launching of Energy Storage Systems to Reduce Costs and Carbon Emissions
Energy Storage Ltd., launched today its Delta series of Energy Storage Systems with energy capacity ranging from of 10kWh to 40kWh and the possibility of integrating multiples of these systems to achieve up to 400 kWh. The Energy Storage Systems are designed using the Company’s patent pending... - May 22, 2011 - Energy Storage Limited
Dr. Chandramouli of Stevens Invited to White House Communications Roundtable Discussion
Dr. Rajarathnam Chandramouli has been invited to participate in a roundtable discussion to develop the strategy for implementing President Obama's National Wireless Initiative. - May 22, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
iFabbo Holds Exclusive VIP Blogger Event in New York City
Organization unites the leaders in the blogging profession with fashion and beauty brands. - May 22, 2011 - iFabbo - International Fashion & Beauty Bloggers' Organization
APTD Helps New Professionals Overcome "No Experience" Barrier to Getting Hired
AOWEE Professional Training & Development announces its new offering of career growth and development opportunities through internships. - May 22, 2011 - AOWEE Professional Training & Development
Strategy Professionals Take on the Energy Drink Industry
Veteran strategic intelligence professionals analyzed four energy drink companies in a focused and highly energetic war-game at the SCIP (Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals) conference workshop “War Gaming for Veterans.” - May 22, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Competitive Intelligence in the Trenches: Merck
Cliff Kalb, former head of Merck’s intelligence function, offers lessons learned building a world-class, demand-driven competitive intelligence operation. - May 22, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
IEEE DySPAN 2011 Expands the Research and Deploy of Next Generation Smart Radio Technologies in Aachen, Germany
The IEEE Symposium on New Frontiers in Dynamic Spectrum Access Networks (DySPAN 2011), the leading international conference dedicated to the advance of cutting-edge wireless technologies, recently celebrated its 5th annual event in Aachen, Germany with hundreds of international experts addressing... - May 21, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Knockout Sports Foundation's Cookout at Firepro Sports and Fitness
Knockout Sports Foundation Inc. is having a cookout extravaganza at 345 W. Taft Drive in South Holland, IL 60473 on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 1 to 6pm. The event will include an evening of feasting, fun, and exceptional vendors. This is a free event. - May 21, 2011 - Knockout Sports Foundation Inc.
Scotts Valley Relay for Life Raises Funds to Fight Cancer
24-hour Event Embodies the Spirit of “One Day. One Night. One Community. One Fight,” May 21-22, 2011 - May 21, 2011 - San Lorenzo and Scotts Valley Relay for Life
Andre Barlow, Partner, Doyle, Barlow & Mazard PLLC to Speak at KC’s Premerger Notification Compliance and Litigation Update: A 2011 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Andre Barlow, Partner, Doyle, Barlow & Mazard PLLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Premerger Notification Compliance... - May 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on FASB Topic 450 Statement on Loss Contingency Disclosures Demystified
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: “FASB Topic 450 Statement on Loss Contingency Disclosures Demystified LIVE Webcast.” This two-hour event is... - May 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Pat Moore Foundation Launches Guest Blogging Program Featuring Well-Known Addiction Bloggers
Pat Moore Foundation has recently launched one of the first guest blogging programs that invites well known Addiction Bloggers to contribute to Pat Moore Foundation’s guest blog. Created to cultivate the online conversation on addiction, the guest blog continues to develop solely based on the... - May 21, 2011 - Pat Moore Foundation
Ed Alperin Joins EOS Remediation, LLC
EOS Remediation is pleased to announce the addition of Ed Alperin to the company’s growing team of environmental professionals and industry experts. Mr. Alperin has more than 35 years of experience in the development and commercialization of environmental technologies for the treatment of... - May 21, 2011 - EOS Remediation, LLC
U.S. Dream Academy to Honor Surgeon General Dr. Regina M. Benjamin, Robert Townsend and More at the 10th Annual Power of a Dream Gala on May 25th
Grammy Award Winning Icon Patti Labelle to Perform. “Power of A Dream” Gala to be Held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, DC. - May 21, 2011 - U.S. Dream Academy
Pets for Patriots Takes the Hill at Inaugural Be A Pet’s HeroTM Celebration
Congressional members, veterans, supporters and their pets join May 25 event. - May 21, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Bolivia Volunteers Supports IYV+ 10
In Recognition and Support of IYV+10, Bolivia Volunteers Announces the Introduction of Its Santa Cruz Zoo Volunteer Project - May 21, 2011 - Bolivia Volunteers
Robin Struve, Partner, Latham & Watkins to Speak at KC’s Corporate Governance Issues, Executive Compensation Disclosure and Related SRO Rules: A 2011 Update Act Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robin Struve, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Corporate Governance Issues, Executive... - May 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Susan M. Nash, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery to Speak at KC’s Strategies to Deal with the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Susan M. Nash, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Strategies to Deal With the Patient... - May 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Brian G. Flood, Managing Director, KPMG LLP to Speak at KC’s Strategies to Deal with the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Brian G. Flood, Managing Director, KPMG LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Strategies to Deal With the Patient... - May 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Hart Holden, of Counsel, Corporate Department, Paul Hastings to Speak at KC’s Premerger Notification Compliance and Litigation Update: A 2011 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Hart Holden, of Counsel, Corporate Department, Paul Hastings will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Premerger Notification... - May 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Marv Hills, Partner, Crowe Horwath LLP to Speak at KC’s Webcast: The 2010 Tax Relief Act: Estate Planning Considerations for 2011 and Beyond
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Marv Hills, Partner, Crowe Horwath LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The 2010 Tax Relief Act: Estate Planning... - May 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Trusts & Estates, Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' The 2010 Tax Relief Act: Estate Planning Considerations for 2011 and Beyond Live Webcast on 07/06/2011
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Trusts & Estates will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “The 2010 Tax Relief Act: Estate Planning... - May 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Lightspeed Aviation Becomes the First Corporate Member of the IMC Club
The IMC Club International, Inc. announced today that Lightspeed Aviation, manufacturer of premium aviation headsets has become the first corporate member of the IMC Club and sponsor of the IMC Club’s upcoming membership drive. - May 20, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
Winners Announced for State Contest Promote Bicycle Advocacy
The League of Illinois Bicyclists and Active Transportation Alliance are pleased to announce the winners of the state “Bicycling is Fun…and Healthy too!” poster contest. The League of Illinois Bicyclists (LIB) and Active Transportation Alliance (ATA), partnered with Saris Cycling... - May 20, 2011 - League of Illinois Bicyclists
British Set to Invade Gettysburg, But for Purely Musical Reasons
Opening Friday, June 24, and running through Sunday, July 3, the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival will offer mainstage performances of eight of the G & S comic operas, as well as a Grand Victorian Concert Spectacular, an evening of three one-act operas, a week-long fringe festival, and a youth festival production. - May 20, 2011 - Gilbert & Sullivan Festival
Global Connect! Google New York Supports Gender Justice Program for Women of the Diaspora
Women’s eNews and Global Press Institute are launching a one day gender justice and technology training event on Thursday, June 16 with the support of GoogleServe, the volunteer arm of Google, to empower women from the global diaspora living in New York. Google New York volunteers will join... - May 20, 2011 - Women's eNews
Beckstrand Cancer Foundation Partners with Skinn Cosmetics, Unveils Butterfly Kiss Lipgloss Fundraiser to Benefit Student Patients
Diamond Sparkle Gloss Soothes Lips, Raises Awareness and Funds for College-Bound Teens with Cancer. - May 20, 2011 - Beckstrand Cancer Foundation
NCSJP Community Forum: a Discussion on the Real Cost of Foster Care
The next Community Voices Forum Series discussion on the topic of foster care policy and its effect on young people is scheduled for Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the School of Social Work Auditorium on the campus of UNC in Chapel Hill. This forum will explore the impact of foster care... - May 20, 2011 - North Carolina Social Justice Project
NH Division of Economic Development Notes Awards and Recognition Received by Granite State Golf Businesses; Cites Golf as Business Recruitment Driver
The New Hampshire Division of Economic Development understands that the quality of life in NH plays a key role in the effort to recruit companies to expand, relocate, or redomesticate to the state. For executives in the insurance industry who are considering a business move to New Hampshire, the Division is making an effort to promote its recently award-winning golf courses, with ties to acknowledged legends of the game. - May 19, 2011 - NH Division of Economic Development
DINKlife Launches as Premier Online Destination for a Growing Yet Underserved Demographic
New website provides social networking, job boards, proprietary content and more to serve Dual Income No Kids Couples (DINKs) - May 19, 2011 - DINKlife
Terence P. Smith, Partner, DLA Piper to Speak at KC’s Webcast “Employment and Labor Law: What to Watch for in 2011 and Beyond”
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Terence P. Smith, Partner, DLA Piper will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Employment and Labor Law: What to Watch for in 2011... - May 19, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
More Than 150 Bedfordshire Registered for Stefan Drew Mssociates Marketing Workshop
More than 150 Bedfordshire businesses have booked a place at an Online Business Marketing seminar being run on Wednesday (May 18th) by Bedford College, the British Computer Society and the man the BBC call The Marketing Magician. The event, which has attracted every sort of business from architects... - May 19, 2011 - Stefan Drew Associates
The International Watch and Jewelry Guild Announces "Extravaganza 2011"
The International Watch and Jewelry Guild (IWJG) Premier Event to be held on May 30th and 31st at the Exciting Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. - May 19, 2011 - The International Watch and Jewelry Guild
Dr. Knut Stamnes at Stevens Receives NASA Grant for Environmental Monitoring
Stevens Institute of Technology Physics Professor Dr. Knut Stamnes has been awarded a NASA grant for work on mathematical tools to monitor oceanic ecosystems via satellite. - May 19, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Launches Game-Based Laboratory Environment
Stevens Institute of Technology professors have developed an online laboratory in which students learn by interacting in a virtual environment, much like massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) such as Half-life 2, The Sims, World of Warcraft, and Second Life. Two small-scale pilots ran in 2010 and 2011, with full-scale launch Fall Semester 2011. - May 19, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Danforth Center Host Author of Caught in the Middle
Seeds of Change to Feature Richard C. Longworth for a Visionary Event - May 19, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Student Aid Professionals to Convene in Boston July 17-20
Get your press pass to attend this event and learn about the latest student aid trends and news - May 19, 2011 - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
JAMPRO Promotes Local Exports at Major Canadian Trade Show
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) showcased Jamaican export goods and engaged business interests at SIAL Canada 2011, one of the largest international food and beverage trade shows in North America. The agency managed the Jamaica Booth at the event, which was held between May 11 and 13... - May 19, 2011 - Jamaica Promotions Corporation
Local Life Coach Contributes to New Book, Inspired Women Succeed, Showing How You Can Too
Whether we acknowledge it or not, the way we determine success greatly impacts our lives, according to the newly published book, Inspired Women Succeed. Hopelyn Mullings Brown, Dr. of Strategic Leadership and Life Coach, is featured as one of the inspirational stories in this book. - May 19, 2011 - Hopelyn International Network