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Roz Savage Ocean Rower and Environmental Campaigner, to Present at UCSF Wednesday September 29, 2010 at Noon. HSW 300.
In 2005, after 11 years as a management consultant, Roz Savage stepped out of her old life and entered the Atlantic Rowing Race as the only solo woman to ever compete in that race. After 103 days of storms, solitude and soul-searching, she arrived to an ecstatic welcome in Antigua. Her extreme transformation from office worker to ocean rower, described with humor and soul-baring honesty in her blogs, captivated a worldwide audience and is the subject of her book Rowing the Atlantic. - September 12, 2010 - Roz Savage
Stevens PhD Candidate Alicia Mahon is 2010 ASBPA Coastal Scholar
PhD candidate Alicia Mahon at Stevens has been named the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association 2010 ASBPA Coastal Scholar, which recognizes “a graduate student who aspires to advance his or her knowledge and experience of coastal or riverine science though an internship with ASBPA.” - September 12, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Technology Association of Georgia Selects Director of Economic and Community Resources
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has announced today that Chelsea Arkin has been hired as Director of Economic and Community Resources for the organization. In this role, Arkin is responsible for producing the State of the Industry: Technology in Georgia Report. This report, which is... - September 12, 2010 - TAG think
Arizona Self-Storage Association Appoints New Executive Director
Board of Directors Appoints Anne Mari DeCoster as New Executive Director - September 12, 2010 - Arizona Self Storage Association
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Commercial Dog Breeding Operations
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (http://www.ncvma.org/) has announced the release of a podcast discussing commercial dog breeding operations, commonly known as puppy mills. In the podcast, Dr. Brenda Stevens, a clinical assistant professor at N.C. State University’s School... - September 12, 2010 - NCVMA
The 2010-2011 Savvy Entrepreneur Series
The 2010-2011 Savvy Entrepreneur series organized by MITEF, GLEQ and TiE Detroit begins on September 14, 2010 with its initial event; a panel discussion on Sales. - September 12, 2010 - TiE Detroit
Pro Energy Consultants Hires Tony Valentino as VP of Business Development
Pro Energy Consultants has added HVAC business expert Tony Valentino to its team as vice president of business development. Valentino will work to cement Pro Energy’s reputation as the No. 1 brand in the building performance industry. - September 12, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants
The Washington, DC Italian Language Meetup Group Announces Fall Lineup of Films for Cineforum Italiano
The Washington, DC Italian Language Meetup Group has announced the fall schedule for Cineforum Italiano. The monthly screening of Italian films takes place each month at the Letelier Theater in Washington, DC. Advance tickets are available exclusively to group members (www.meetup.com/italiano). All... - September 11, 2010 - The Washington, DC Italian Language Meetup Group
Votesane.com’s Political Pundits Call Primaries’ Outcome a "Waste Land" and "Extremist;" Nonpartisan Site Also Lists Politicians’ Support of Ground Zero Mosque
Votesane.com’s political pundits take sides, calling primaries a “waste land” for Democrats and a Tea Party for “extremist candidates.” Sharp words about fall election prospects for their opponent’s political parties permeate Votesane’s debate between political pundits - Karen Finney and John Feehery. The nonpartisan political website also lists which politicians support building a mosque at Ground Zero. - September 11, 2010 - Votesane PAC
50 Leading Companies to Attend Marlborough Business Innovation Summit
Unique platform for Marlborough’s leading companies and City officials to meet and network. - September 11, 2010 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Arizona Technology Council and Business Marketing Association to Host the 2010 Marketing Technology Summit
Corporate Marketing Leaders from Avnet, Honeywell, Kodak, Microsoft, Molex and Motorola to Discuss the Impact of Technology on Brands. - September 11, 2010 - Arizona Technology Council
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Acquires Tug Huntington’s Pilot House
Tug Huntington's Pilot House arrives at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD to become part of an upcoming exhibit on maritime transportation. - September 11, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
2010 National Walk Now for Autism Speaks Will be Held November 6th on the National Mall
Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, will host the 10th annual National Walk Now for Autism Speaks on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at The National Mall. All event proceeds support Autism Speaks’ work to increase awareness about the growing autism... - September 11, 2010 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CTREIA) Announces New Investment Property Coaching Program Starting on October 6, 2010
On Wednesday, October 6, 2010 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CTREIA) will be starting the Fall 2010 session of its investment property coaching program. This program is for anyone interested in buying and managing apartment buildings, multi-family homes, and any other types of investment properties. - September 11, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
3rd Annual Longview Art & World Music Festival to Showcase Fine Art by Over 80 Nationally Acclaimed Artists
Summit Art is proud to announce that artist applications were received from throughout the United States for the 3rd Annual Longview Art & World Music Festival. The jury committee has accepted and sent out invitations to artists to attend this years’ art festival from twelve different... - September 11, 2010 - Summit Art Inc.
Improve Launches Training Program to Get Young People Working in Food and Drink
Food and drink manufacturers are being invited to have their say on shaping a new training program aimed at getting more young people back to work in the industry. - September 11, 2010 - Improve
Socialvest.us Offers Everyone an Easy Way to Fundraise for Non-Profit Organizations -- Everyday Shopping. Extraordinary Change.
SocialVest launches an innovative cause-based shopping platform that empowers people to raise money for charity by simply doing their everyday shopping. - September 11, 2010 - SocialVest
TiE Detroit Presents TiE20 Midwest Startup Awards
The Top 20 Enterprising Startups will be honored at TiECon Midwest 2010. - September 11, 2010 - TiE Detroit
American Muslims Vow to Replace Every Holy Quran Burned
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA invites all Muslims to respond to assault on holy book with patience, prayer and peaceful protest. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA intends to donate at least one copy of the Holy Quran for every one that is burned in the Dove World Outreach Center’s... - September 11, 2010 - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA
Self Storage Promotions’ Jennifer LeClaire to Present at NPSA Conference
The National Portable Storage Association (NPSA) has selected Jennifer LeClaire to present a social media and seminar at its 8th Annual Conference and Expo at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. from November 7-9, 2010. - September 11, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Living With Macular Degeneration
Liz Trauernicht, Director of the Macular Degeneration Foundation, and the Houston Low Vision Club will host a public discussion on the topic "Living with Macular Degeneration" at three locations in Houston during September. According to Mrs. Trauernicht, "As the leading cause of... - September 10, 2010 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
Founder of Youth for Technology Foundation Nominated for the Microsoft Alumni Foundation 2010 Integral Fellows Award
Njideka Harry, Founder of Youth for Technology Foundation, received a nomination for this year’s Microsoft Integral Fellows Award. YTF is an international organization seeking to improve access to education and appropriate technology. - September 10, 2010 - Youth for Technology Foundation
Significant UK Donation Enables Urgent Community Project
Art in Tanzania has recently started work on its biggest project; the Bagamoyo Youth Center. This is the result of a significant donation from the UK and is the one of the first steps in a long-term project which will go on to provide essential educational and extracurricular activities for nearly... - September 10, 2010 - Art in Tanzania
Botox Training Strong Despite Economy Says IAPAM
To date, all of the 2010 IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium events have sold out. These respected and well attended multi-day educational programs are coveted training forums for physicians eager to safely, profitably and successfully add botox, hCG medical weight loss, and other aesthetic modalities to their existing practices, or to launch a medical spa. Today, the IAPAM announced that there are additional spaces available in its upcoming Symposiums. - September 10, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
The Glam Squad Presents the 2010 Groove Conference - Answers Age-Old Question of What Women Want
The 2010 GROOVE Conference, a one day event of inspiration, networking, and motivation, will answer the age-old question of "what do women really want" and encourage women to live their best life. Held on October 23, 2010 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, this powerful day with workshops on healthy work/life balance, sexual health, financial empowerment, and a keynote by Motivational Speaker Toni Coleman Brown and a reading by NY Times Author Michelle Janine Robinson. - September 10, 2010 - The Glam Squad
Are You a Safe Driver? Oath Released
Suraya Foundation, a non-profit road safety organization working to change the mindset of reckless drivers have released their Safe Driver Oath which can be taken at oath.surayafoundation.org. - September 10, 2010 - Suraya Foundation
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Offers a Chance to Vacation for a Cause
Sign up Now for Spring Offerings from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training - September 10, 2010 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Hillsides Children Visit Little Tokyo and Learn Japanese Culture
Konnichiwa Little Tokyo, a volunteer lead effort in partnership with organizations and businesses in Little Tokyo, hosted a cultural enrichment outing for vulnerable children living at Hillsides, a Pasadena foster care children’s charity. The day’s activities included a guided walk... - September 10, 2010 - Hillsides
The Great American Shoe Drive Gives Shoes to Hillsides Children
Partnering with Footwear News, Sole4Souls created the Great American Shoe Drive with the goal of distributing thousands of pairs of shoes to vulnerable men, women and children in more than twenty cities. - September 10, 2010 - Hillsides
UMDNJ - Center for Continuing & Outreach Education Develops Innovative New Program
UMDNJ-CCOE has developed an innovative new program entitled: Optimizing Health and Quality of Life for Women Living with HIV/AIDS Across the Lifespan. - September 10, 2010 - UMDNJ - Center for Continuing & Outreach Education
Folk School of Chattanooga Announces New Fall Schedule of Classes
The Folk School of Chattanooga is offering 24 classes, taught by 13 different instructor/musicians at their location on Forest Ave., just one block up from Frazier Ave. in North Chattanooga. The 8-week semester includes classes for beginners, intermediate players, advanced students, and classes... - September 10, 2010 - Folk School of Chattanooga
The Teenager Who Will Forever Make a Difference
Second Annual “Volley for Molly” Tournament to raise money for Ovarian Cancer. - September 10, 2010 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
Peter Armstrong Egan, Partner, Nixon Peabody LLP to Speak at KC’s Health Care Reform & Its Impact on Your Bottom Line
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jim Pshock, President of Bravo Wellness, LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Health Care Reform & Its Impact on Your... - September 10, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Jamie F. Gross , Senior Manager, Global Employer Services Tax Practice of Deloitte Tax LLP to Speak at KC’s 403 (b) Plans Form 5500 Schedule C: New Compliance Challenges
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jamie F. Gross , Senior Manager, Global Employer Services Tax Practice of Deloitte Tax LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - September 10, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Philip J. Castrogiovanni, Partner of McDermott Will & Emery LLP to Speak at KC’s 403 (b) Plans Form 5500 Schedule C: New Compliance Challenges
Joining the Knowledge Group’s notable panel of speakers on 403 (b) Plans FORM 5500 Schedule C: New Compliance Challenges webcast is Philip J. Castrogiovanni, a Partner of McDermott Will & Emery LLP. Philip will unite with other experts for a two-hour live discussion of this topic on... - September 10, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Christina MacLeod, Director, Global Employer Services Tax Practice of Deloitte Tax LLP to Speak at KC’s 403 (b) Plans Form 5500 Schedule C: New Compliance Challenges
Christina MacLeod, Director, Global Employer Services Tax Practice of Deloitte Tax LLP will join other notable speakers for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled 403 (b) Plans FORM 5500 Schedule C: New Compliance Challenges. About Christina MacLeod Christina is a Director in Global Employer... - September 10, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Montgomery Alliance Schedules 2011 Giving Campaign Kickoff Event
The Montgomery Alliance for Community Giving, www.montgomeryalliance.org will kick off its 2011 Giving Campaign at a special breakfast on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. The organizations, agencies and companies participating in Montgomery Alliance’s pledge campaign and supporting the organization... - September 10, 2010 - Montgomery Alliance for Community Giving
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces September 2010 Monthly Meeting With Alan Cowgill
On Monday, September 20, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting its monthly meeting with Alan Cowgill. Attendees will learn how to find funding for residential and commercial properties. - September 10, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
The Zeitgeist Movement: 9/11 Revisited and Open House at Columbia College Chicago, Saturday Sept 11
On Saturday September 11, members of The Illinois Chapter of The Zeitgeist Movement will be having an open house event at Columbia College Chicago, open to the community in remembrance of the tragic events of 9/11/2001, and to further educate about The Zeitgeist Movement (www.thezeitgeistmovement.com). The Zeitgeist Movement explores the root causes of the unfolding world financial, environmental, and social collapses that are not discussed in mainstream press or academia, and offers a solution. - September 10, 2010 - The Zeitgeist Movement
Judges Selected for The Seasteading Institute's Sink or Swim Business Plan Contest
The Seasteading Institute selects eight heavy-weight judges to ruthlessly evaluate contest entries for its sea-based business plan contest. Business superstars, intellectual juggernauts, silicon valley’s top brass, and tomorrow’s venture capitalists to determine who sinks, swims, and... - September 09, 2010 - The Seasteading Institute
Study of UFO's Achieves Distinction at the New Institute of Frontier Science
Unlike any UFO research and education organization ever conceived, the Institute of Frontier Science has opened it's doors. The Institute's goal is to help usher Ufology into the mainstream arena, focus attention on the type of benefits to be realized by Mankind from the study of Ufology, familiarize the public and the scientific community with the high caliber of researchers devoting their time and resources to solving the UFO Phenomena, and raise the credibility of this scientific discipline. - September 09, 2010 - Institute of Frontier Science
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® to Host Safety Seminar
Local Real Estate Association Addresses Safety Concerns on the Job - September 09, 2010 - RRAR
Ocean Rower and Environmental Campaigner Roz Savage to Present in San Francisco at the Prestigious Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club at Hyde Street Pier
A late comer to the life of adventure, Roz Savage is the first woman to row solo across the Pacific Ocean. She will be in San Francisco, her second home, to present her story of dreams, adventure and sustainablility. - September 09, 2010 - Roz Savage
Continuity Centers Launches MobileVault Cloud Backup Services Powered by Asigra Cloud Backup v10
Continuity Centers, a provider of flexible disaster recovery solutions and Managed Service Provider of SecureVault, Powered by Asigra, today announced the addition of MobileVault data protection services to its Secure Private Cloud Backup offerings. Based on DS-Mobile, an advanced feature in the... - September 09, 2010 - Continuity Centers
5th Annual Charity Auto Show to Benefit Charity Serving the Blind
For the fifth year running, the Middletown Lions Club will host their annual Auto Show & Motorcycle Meet to benefit the New Jersey Blind Citizens Association (NJBCA) on Saturday, September 18th at 3 pm (rain date 9/19) - September 09, 2010 - New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
ATI-Composites Announced as the Winner of the "Clean 15" Canadian Clean Technology Competition 2010
The Clean 15 in collaboration with Canadian Business Journal Magazine, and its strategic partners Fogler, Rubinoff LLP, Yet2.com and OCETA, announce that ATI-Composites has captured the top prize in the 2010 "Clean 15" Canadian clean technology competition. The Clean 15 cleantech... - September 09, 2010 - Drayton Weissenfels Inc.
IIMSAM Middle East Office Observed International Day of Literacy
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud message on International Day of Literacy. The target laid down in UN MDGs No. 2 that by 2015, children everywhere, boys and girls alike, will be able to complete a full course of primary schooling can only be redeemed by serious planning and effective action, he asserted. - September 09, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Fashion Mayhem Charity Fashion & Music Event During NY Fashion Week Presented by New Dimension Project
New Dimension Project is offering you unforgettable moments of Fashion MayHem during NY Fashion Week on Sept. 9th & Sept. 17th. Two events bringing A-Listers to entertain & raise awareness and funding for the Emerging Artist & Cancer Research & Awareness. - September 09, 2010 - New Dimension Project
The World Justice Project Convenes Multidisciplinary Conference on the Rule of Law in Latin America and the Caribbean
Prominent leaders from throughout Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) will convene September 8-10, 2010 at the World Justice Project (WJP) LAC Regional Rule of Law Conference in Lima, Peru, to address Rule of Law issues critical to the region, and to develop multidisciplinary action plans to... - September 09, 2010 - The World Justice Project
Erik Linstrom, VP with AllianceBernstein Becomes New Resource for MyCFOnetwork
MyCFOnetwork.com, an exclusive, invite-only community comprised of some of the best-known and highly acclaimed CFOs and financial executives in the country, announced today that Erik Linstrom with AllianceBernstein, will be joining the network as a valued "Resource." - September 09, 2010 - MyCFOnetwork