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Blanket America Teams Up with Operation Once in a Lifetime to Donate Blankets to Soldiers and Debuts Star Spangled Throw
Blanket America and non-profit Operation Once in a Lifetime have come together in the name of helping American soldiers by providing them with blankets. Every time someone buys something from the Blanket America webstore - including the all-new Blanket America Star Spangled Throw - and enters “soldier” at checkout, a blanket will be donated to a soldier. - May 19, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
TAG Education Collaborative Announces 2011 WEBChallenge Scholarship Winners
9th Annual WEBChallenge focused on Engaging Students in S.T.E.M. Learning. - May 19, 2011 - TAG think
TAG and TechAmerica Foundation Name NanoLumens a Finalist for American Technology Awards
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and TechAmerica Foundation today announced that NanoLumens, the Atlanta-based developer of the world’s largest and lightest flexible video displays, has been selected as a finalist in the Breakthrough Technology category for the American Technology... - May 19, 2011 - TAG think
"Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" 3-Day Workshop in Palm Springs, CA
Join Lindsay Wagner in the elegant setting of the Hilton Hotel in Palm Springs, CA 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. - May 18, 2011 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
NH Division of Economic Development Highlights Five NH Business Tax Credit and Grant Programs for Property, Casualty, and Life Insurance Companies
New Hampshire offers a number of grants and tax credits for businesses like property, casualty, and life insurance companies, and the Division of Economic Development is taking steps to highlight the five primary opportunities the state provides to companies looking to expand, relocate, or redomesticate to NH. - May 18, 2011 - NH Division of Economic Development
Suzanne Burns Hired as Executive Director of Sustainable Atlanta
Sustainable Atlanta, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization focused on sustainability policy and programs, today announced that Suzanne Burnes has been hired as its new executive director effective June 1, 2011. Created in 2007, Sustainable Atlanta facilitates long-term, strategic progress in Atlanta by convening leaders from academia, businesses, nonprofits, and government to develop sustainability policy and programs for those who live, work and play in Atlanta. - May 18, 2011 - Sustainable Atlanta
Evan M. Migdail, Partner, DLA Piper to Speak at KC’s 2010 Tax Relief Act: A 2011 Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Evan M. Migdail, Partner, DLA Piper will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “2010 Tax Relief Act: A 2011 Update LIVE... - May 18, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on 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, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled “Employment and Labor Law: What to Watch for in 2011 and Beyond.” This two-hour event is scheduled on July... - May 18, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Australian Institute of Business Brokers Inc Merger with Business Brokers of Western Australia Inc.
National President of the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB), Mr Paul Nielsen, announced today that agreement had been reached with the Business Brokers Association of Western Australia (BBWA) to amalgamate the two Associations forming a representative body of over 320 individual professionals involved in facilitating the transfer of Small to Medium businesses from one Owner to another. - May 18, 2011 - Australian Institute of Business Brokers Inc
Richard Reilly, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP to Speak at KC’s Corporate Governance Issues, Executive Compensation Disclosure and Related SRO Rules: A 2011 Update Act
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Richard Reilly, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Corporate Governance Issues, Executive... - May 18, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Paul Devinsky, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP to Speak at KC’s 2011 Patent Reform Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Paul Devinsky, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “2011 Patent Reform Act Live... - May 18, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Businessolver Issue SAS 70, Type II Audit Report
Businessolver has issued a Type II SAS 70 report that provides an opinion on the fairness of presentation on the description of controls and whether the controls were operating effectively to achieve the control objectives during the reporting period. - May 18, 2011 - Businessolver, Inc.
IMC Club Initiative is Sponsored by BrightLine Bags
IMC Club International, Inc. announced the launch of “Knowledge Drive” in its Aviation Knowledge Base available on the imcclubs.org website. - May 18, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
Rice University Basketball Stars Team Up with HSBCAMPS
Former Collegiate Standouts Join HSBCAMPS Team to Mentor Houston Area Youths & Build Stronger Basketball Communities. - May 18, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
TAG Announces Launch of Data Governance Society
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) today announced the formation of its newest society, TAG Data Governance. The mission of the society is to raise awareness of data governance as a transformational business function and to foster a collaborative non-competitive environment for data... - May 18, 2011 - TAG think
Businessolver Investing in Trusts
Businessolver continued to invest in its longstanding commitment to the trusts and association arena with the hire of Mike Meyerring. - May 18, 2011 - Businessolver, Inc.
Alyssa Lane Fowler of Mckesson Wins First Annual TAG Diversity Leadership Award
Alyssa Lane Fowler of McKesson was the winner of the First Annual Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) Diversity Leadership Award presented at a dinner ceremony April 26th at Villa Christina. Lisa McVey, CIO of McKesson nominated Ms. Fowler for her outstanding leadership of internal diversity... - May 18, 2011 - TAG think
Overworld Magazine Forms Bin Laden Petition
Overworld Magazine has formed a Freedom of Information Act petition to release all video, audio, photographic, and written evidence of the Navy's bin Laden attack. - May 18, 2011 - Overworld Magazine
Real World Leadership Radio Hosts Sue Murphy: Igniting the Power of People Through an Ethical Culture
Sue Murphy of Leadership Collaborations and author of "Igniting the Power of People Through an Ethical Culture" discusses the meaning of collaboration, empowerment and how ethics affects your business operations on Real World Leadership Radio on Wednesday, May 18 at 12 noon EST. - May 18, 2011 - The Real World Leadership Institute, Inc.
Division of Economic Development Highlights Finished Commercial Space Opportunity for Insurance Companies
Though some companies prefer to build their own facilities from the ground up, others prefer to take advantage of "move-in ready" commercial spaces. The NH Division of Economic Development, in connection with the Rochester Economic Development Commission (a regional partner), announces the availability of move-in-ready call center space in Rochester for property, casualty, and life insurance companies. - May 17, 2011 - NH Division of Economic Development
Goa Center for Alternative Photography Presents “The Salt Prints - 387km, 24 Days, 4 Artists”
The salt prints is a contemporary artists’ march with the aim to retrace the historical “Dandi March – the 387 km walk from Sabarmati to Dandi,” which launched the greatest non-violent battle, the civil disobedience campaign, headed by the father of the nation, the Mahatma Gandhi in 1930. - May 17, 2011 - Goa Center for Alternative Photography
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast “Premerger Notification Compliance and Litigation Update: A 2011 Perspective”
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 “Premerger Notification Compliance and Litigation Update: A 2011 Perspective.” This two-hour event is... - May 16, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
New European-American Business Council Up; Stronger American Links with EU
The new formed United States-Romania Business Council (USROBC) aims to further strengthen trade and business ties between the United States and Romania. - May 16, 2011 - U.S. - Romania Business Council
IIMSAM Middle East Office Commemorates International Day of Families
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud message on International Day of Families. He pleaded for global strategy to protect the institution of family. - May 16, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
NH Division of Economic Development Highlights Benefits of Partnership with Regional Economic Development Councils
Economic development agencies are often deeply involved in the process of helping a business relocate, reincorporate, or redomesticate from one state to another. While state-level NH Division of Economic Development tends to be more prominent, the Division often partners with regional-level agencies, which serve as key collaborators in the business assistance process. With this news release, the Division intends to raise the level of awareness of these regional groups. - May 15, 2011 - NH Division of Economic Development
ICLEI USA Joins U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and American Institute of Architects (AIA) in Releasing National Report for Greening America's Schools
National Action Plan to be Used by Local Governments as a Framework to Develop and Implement Green Schools Initiatives Across the Nation. - May 15, 2011 - ICLEI USA
NetHope Welcomes Compassion International as Its 32nd Member
NetHope continues to grow its membership to deliver information and communication technology solutions to the developing world - May 15, 2011 - NetHope
Pet Guests to Dine on HALO, Purely for Pets® Food, Treats at Pets for Patriots DC Fundraiser
Pets for Patriots secures HALO as exclusive pet food sponsor for its inaugural celebration in Washington, DC. - May 15, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Representative Flynn Supports Distribution of Funds for Classrooms
State Representative Dan Flynn welcomed the decision by the U.S. Department of Education to approve the state's application for $830 million in federal funding for Texas schools. The application had been delayed in Washington for the past nine months as a result of an anti-Texas provision written... - May 15, 2011 - TX State Representative Dan Flynn
Colorado Renewable Energy Society 2011 Awards Announced
Individual and Renewable Energy in Buildings Winners to Receive Awards June 3 at The Colorado Renewable Energy Society Conference. - May 15, 2011 - Colorado Renewable Energy Society
ExitCare, LLC and American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine Announce Partnership
ExitCare has partnered with the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM) to offer the ExitCare Patient Education System to AAUCM members. - May 15, 2011 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission Selects May 21st Picnic and Preserve Opening for Corridor Citizen Award
Fort Wayne local Ron James will receive the Corridor Citizen Award on May 21st at the preserve opening and picnic to be held at The Forks in Huntington, IN. Previous recipients include National River Hero Bernie Dahl and legislators who have dedicated notable legislative efforts to the Wabash, Indiana's state river. - May 14, 2011 - Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission
The Hamner Receives $600,000 Contract for the Investigation of Inhalation Toxicity of Nickel
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (http://www.thehamner.org) has announced that it has received a $600,000 contract from the Nickel Producers Environmental Research Association (NiPERA) to study the mode(s) of action for tumor induction by certain nickel compounds. The goal of the project... - May 14, 2011 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
The Islington Chamber of Commerce Launches the Camden and Islington Business Awards
On October 27th at The Arsenal Emirates Stadium the ICoC and Camden Business Network will be launching its inaugural “CIBAs” evening function. The Camden and Islington Business Awards promises to showcase the very best business talent from across these 2 vibrant boroughs. This is the... - May 14, 2011 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Dawn Digrius Researches Water Resources Management in Coastal Lowland Ecuador
Dr. Digrius is leading a student team from Stevens Institute of Technology to explore the interplay of engineered dams and the history of a people in coastal lowland Ecuador. - May 14, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
RMBF’s New Checklist Helps Parents Give the Dental Community a Check-Up
The Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc. (RMBF) has once again taken a step in pediatric patient protection by helping parents demand a higher level of preparedness in dental offices. The “Pediatric Dental Care Checklist” is an acronym packed with pertinent questions and concerns when... - May 14, 2011 - Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc.
American Translators Association Hosts FIT XIX World Congress
First time international event is held in the United States - May 14, 2011 - American Translators Association
Only Two Weeks Left to Team Up with Tim Howard
Last day to purchase “Team Up with Tim Howard” tickets is Wednesday, June 1st - May 14, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Bishop Rick Wallace Launches New Youth Initiatives in Conjunction with the Release of His New Book: the Invisible Father: Reversing the Curse of a Fatherless Generation
Bishop Rick Wallace has created two youth programs targeted at at-risk youth. These programs have been developed to respond to what Bishop Wallace calls IFS (The Invisible Father Syndrome) and correlate with the Release of his new book: The Invisible Father: Reversing the Curse of a Fatherless Generation. - May 14, 2011 - Rick Wallace Ministries
Koch's First Date with "the Lady in Black" Nets 18th Place Finish
NASCAR Nationwide Rookie of the Year contender Blake Koch of West Palm Beach, Florida drove to a strong finish Saturday afternoon at the famed Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina. The NASCAR Nationwide Royal Purple 200 marked Koch’s first time racing at “The Lady in... - May 14, 2011 - Daystar Television Network
Koch Looks to Carry Darlington Momentum to Dover's Monster Mile
Going to a track where he has never raced before is not a big deal for Blake Koch. After all, almost all of the tracks are new to the NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year contender who drives the Daystar Television Network Dodge. This Saturday, 25-year-old Koch will test his natural born... - May 14, 2011 - Daystar Television Network
Thailand Naturist Association Bares Itself in a Most Unexpected Place
A person would think a western concept such as naturism or nudism would not be accepted in Asia, but they would think wrong. People are really basically the same worldwide. Studies find the same percent of the American or European populations that are nudists applies to any other population group... - May 13, 2011 - Naturist Association Thailand Co., Ltd.
Long Island Maritime Museum Announces Dates of Annual Pirate Festival
The 2nd Annual Pirate Festival and Classic Boat Show promises to be a weekend full of exciting activities for the entire family. - May 13, 2011 - Long Island Maritime Museum
Professional Brass Group Dedicated to Serving Veterans Broadcasts Free Live Concert to Veterans via Internet from the Legendary Battleship New Jersey
The Patriot Brass Ensemble, America's premier brass group dedicated to serving Veterans, is proud to announce their first annual "Live from the Battleship New Jersey" concert on Saturday, May 28th 2011 at 3PM EST. This concert will take place on the legendary Battleship New Jersey, America's largest and most decorated battleship. The concert will be broadcasted live to the computers of hundreds of Veterans for free. - May 13, 2011 - The Patriot Brass Ensemble
The 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announces Lloyds TSB International as Bronze Sponsor October 25-28, 2011
Lloyds TSB International is part of the wider Lloyds Banking Group, which has a presence in more than 35 countries, 30 million customers and over 100,000 employees and is one of the oldest and largest banking institutions in the world. - May 13, 2011 - Global Benefits Association
Representative Flynn Meets with NATO Secretary General
The Secretary General of NATO was in Austin Tuesday as part of a US tour. Anders Fogh Rassmusen spoke with State Representative Dan Flynn, the Adjutant General John Nichols and members of the Texas Military Forces during his visit to Camp Mabry today. Representative Flynn stated "It was a... - May 13, 2011 - TX State Representative Dan Flynn
Mattie Miracle Praises Legislation Introduced by Van Hollen and McCaul Addressing Psychosocial Needs of Kids with Cancer
DC-Based Non-Profit Congratulates Reps. Van Hollen and McCaul for Introducing Legislation Calling for Greater Support of the Psychosocial Needs of Children and Families Dealing with Childhood Cancer. - May 13, 2011 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
Ronen Arad, Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s 2011 Patent Reform Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ronen Arad, Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “2011 Patent Reform Act LIVE... - May 13, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Baker & McKenzie LLP’s Alison Wright to Speak at KC’s Understanding New Employer Reporting Requirements for Incentive Stock Option & Employee Stock Purchase Plan Webcast
Baker & McKenzie LLP’s Alison Wright to Speak at KC’s Understanding New Employer Reporting Requirements for Incentive Stock Option and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Live Webcast. The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory... - May 13, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
HSB Alliance: Baden Sports, Swire Coca-Cola, and BodyBuilding.com Continue Their Sponsorship of HSBCAMPS and Better Basketball Communities
Major US Corporations Sign on for Another Year of Sponsorship of America's Fastest Growing Youth Basketball Program - May 13, 2011 - HSBCAMPS