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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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