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Patricia F. Sharkey, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP to Speak at KC’s The New Greenhouse Gas Rule for Companies
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Patricia F. Sharkey, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The New Greenhouse Gas Rule for Companies. - September 29, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Douglas M. Mancino, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery to Speak at KC’s The Impact of New Federal Tax Requirements on Hospitals
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Douglas M. Mancino, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Impact of New Federal Tax... - September 29, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Michael J. Mard, CPA/ABV, ASA, President, The Financial Valuation Group to Speak at KC’s Commercial Damages: Overview and Cross Examination - Bullet Proof or Bullet Holes
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael J. Mard, CPA/ABV, ASA, President, The Financial Valuation Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Commercial... - September 29, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Celebrities STOMP Out Bullying with Love Our Children USA
Politicians proclaim October 4th Blue Shirt Day - Love Our Children USA announced that NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford is proclaiming October 4th Blue Shirt Day – Day of Bullying Prevention to signify the importance of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week, October 3rd – 9th with bullying prevention activities taking place throughout the month. - September 29, 2010 - Love Our Children USA
The Parent Coaching Institute Celebrates Its 10th Birthday
The Parent Coaching Institute, after 10 years of operation, continues to raise the bar and set the highest standards in the nation for Parent Coach Certification®. - September 29, 2010 - The Parent Coaching Institute
Dr. Valdevit Headed to Kyoto as NIRA Finalist
Stevens Institute of Technology Affiliate Assistant Professor Dr. Antonio Valdevit was selected as a finalist for the New Investigator Recognition Awards (NIRA) competition at the 7th Combined Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Societies (CORS). The meeting, to be held October 16-20, 2010 in... - September 29, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
National Association of Dog Walkers Announces Free Teleclass
NADW to provide tools needed for those interested in starting their own dog walking business. - September 28, 2010 - National Association of Dog Walkers
The "Anti-Cougar" Backlash Begins
New "I'm Not a Cougar" Website, Downloadable Rap-Anthem (MP3 File), T-Shirts & More Jumpstart the Anti-Cougar Coalition's Movement to Lose the Label for "Women of a Certain Age Range" Who Date Younger Men - September 28, 2010 - Anti-Cougar Coalition
US Autism & Asperger Association to Provide Live Streaming of World Conference
US Autism & Asperger Association (USAAA) will broadcast the first ever Autism/Asperger conference in its entirety live at the USAAA 5th Annual World Conference hosted October 1-3, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. Thirty of the world’s leading autism experts will be presenting on new... - September 27, 2010 - US Autism and Asperger Association
MBMA Releases Fire Resistance Design Guide for Metal Building Systems
MBMA has released the 2010 Fire Resistance Design Guide for Metal Building Systems, which details how to effectively meet fire-resistance requirements of a project with metal building systems. - September 27, 2010 - Metal Building Manufacturers Association
Siwto Llc. Launches New Website, ShouldIWearThisOut.com
Social Media Fashion website allowing users to post pictures of various outfits and receive peer feedback as to whether or not "should I wear this out?" - September 27, 2010 - SIWTO LLC.
Famed Author and Organizing Expert Julie Morgenstern to Speak at NAPO-NY Chapter Meeting in October
Ms. Morgenstern, a leading organizing and time management expert, will share her insights concerning the future of the Professional Organizing industry at October 4th meeting. - September 27, 2010 - NAPO-NY
Free Orientation Class – Oracle R12 Financials
Free Orientation Class on October 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Oracle EBS R12 Financials Certification Training Classes with BI Module. Alliance offers Instructor Led Classroom Certification Training in Oracle Financials. To prepare students by delivering hands-on job oriented training which teaches them how to apply the knowledge that they gain in classes, which build confidence and assist individuals to apply for a job in the IT industry and also help to secure certification. - September 27, 2010 - Alliance Training and Solution
Delaware State Police and Local Pediatricians Partner to Address Parents Concerns
State Police to improve on their already successful child safety program. - September 27, 2010 - The Ronnie Williams Foundation
‘Modern Life Survival Guide’ Launched
A free new guide is being launched to help people cope with the challenges and complexity of the modern world. The modern life survival guide is a 48 page booklet that helps people to understand and deal with some of the most important pressures of modern life, including the fast pace of life,... - September 27, 2010 - Life Squared
Octo Telematics Joins CVTA
The Connected Vehicle Trade Association (CVTA), is pleased to announce that Octo Telematics has joined its organization and Nino Tarantino has been elected to its Board of Directors. CVTA is a non-profit business league established to facilitate interaction and advance the interests of entities... - September 26, 2010 - Connected Vehicle Trade Association
"Taste of the World" Gala on October 10th, 5-9 pm at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Atlanta
The Africa’s Children’s Fund in association with The Children’s Cross Connection International will host “Taste of the World” gala on October 10th, 5-9 pm at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta. Taste of the World is one of the most exciting events in Metropolitan... - September 26, 2010 - children's cross connection international
Organic Gardening Classes Offered at the Garden at Eden
The Garden at Eden, Naples’ only community-based organic training farm, will open its grounds to the public for the 2010 growing season and offer a variety of organic gardening classes and seminars. Located at 2101 County Barn Road in Naples, the garden is operated by Eden Autism Services... - September 26, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
"Going Green" Workshop for Business Leaders Discover How to “Green A Business,” “Save Money” & “Increase Clientele”
This workshop will help reduce the confusion surrounding issues and resources for greening your business. Participants will learn how to document their environmental impacts & communicate their environmental citizenship. Topics covered include: (1) How to save money by: a) Reducing waste, inefficiency, and pollution; b) Complying with government regulations and new procurement strategies; (2) Tools for measuring the value of participants' “going green” strategies. - September 26, 2010 - Cornerstone Association, Incorporation
Chicago Lighthouse Ushers in New Era with World Class Building Addition
12,000 square foot building addition allows non-profit agency to better serve the blind and visually impaired community in a critical time. - September 26, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Winery Insider Partners with DailyCandy’s Sample Sale Site Swirl
Winery Insider (wineryinsider.com), the first private sale company to focus exclusively on the wine category, announced it has formed a strategic partnership with DailyCandy, the leading e-mail newsletter and website targeted to women in the U.S. - September 25, 2010 - Cronin Communications
Eden Unveils Autism Advocate Award, Names Hagen First Recipient
Eden Autism Services Florida launched an Advocate of the Month award to recognize people who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. Fort Myers resident Elly Hagen was selected as the first recipient earlier this month. Hagen... - September 25, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Pennyroyal Silver Announces Second Signature Collection Collaboration with Adam Lambert
Profits from the Pennyroyal Silver and Adam Lambert Pendant to Benefit DonorsChoose.org. - September 25, 2010 - Pennyroyal Studio
NSF Funds Research to Enable Distributed, Fair, and Privacy-Preserving Collaboration
Dr. Susanne Wetzel of Stevens Institute of Technology has been awarded a $457K research grant from the National Science Foundation to investigate privacy and security in the context of enabling collaboration. Dr. Wetzel’s successful proposal, “Distributed Privacy—Privacy-Preserving Policy Reconciliation,” supports core security research in the Department of Computer Science. - September 25, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Action Party of Morton Grove's 4th Annual Golf Outing Coming Soon
The 4th Annual Action Party of Morton Grove, Jack O’Brien Memorial Golf Outing, is scheduled for Sunday, October 3, 2010 at the Mt. Prospect Golf Course - September 25, 2010 - Action Party of Morton Grove
World-Famous Archaeologist Zahi Hawass Headlines Ancient Mysteries Conference at Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
A capacity crowd is expected as world-famous archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass is joined by other noted speakers, such as Occult America author Mitch Horowitz and John Van Auken, at the annual Ancient Mysteries conference at Edgar Cayce's A.R.E. - September 25, 2010 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Release of NREP Forefront Volume 7
NREP announced the release of ForeFront Volume 7, which is the in-house e-newsletter of NREP. It contains topics related to environmental news for free of cost. - September 25, 2010 - National Registry of Environmental Professionals
Comic Book Hall of Fame Continues Campaign Courtesy of Ultimate Comics Group
President of the Comic Book Hall of Fame, Roger Rautio proudly announced today that his organization has been invited to be official guests of the Ultimate Comics Group at New York Comic Con. The Comic Book Hall of Fame is an organization whose purpose is to honor the people who bring us, the fans,... - September 25, 2010 - Comic Book Hall of Fame
Mayors Jewelers of Citrus Park Town Center to Hold Sparkle for Autism Event
Mayors Jewelers will hold an event on Saturday, September 25th from 4-9 pm. - September 24, 2010 - Sydney's School for Autism
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch Featured in Award Winning Film, "The Code Of The West. Alive And Well In Wyoming"
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch was honored to be chosen as a living example of what it means to live by the time honored “Cowboy Code of Ethics.” Mount Carmel Youth Ranch and the founder of this program for troubled teens, Jerry Schneider were asked by The Daniels Foundation to be featured in this award winning film. The Film is based on the book “Cowboy Ethics” by Jim Owens. - September 24, 2010 - Mount Carmel Youth Ranch
Johnson Toribiong, President of the Republic of Palau to Receive the Prestigious Ocean Heritage Award
On September 25, 2010, in New York City, Johnson Toribiong, President of the Republic of Palau, will be presented with the prestigious Ocean Heritage Award by the Shark Research Institute for creating the entire EEZ of Palau – 237,000 square miles of the Pacific Ocean – as the... - September 24, 2010 - Shark Research Institute
3 Sun Thanksgiving Rallies to End Poverty on Indian Reservations
Grassroots advocate for peace, 3 Sun Thanksgiving, is rallying American communities, churches, and families to participate in a new year-round living history hobby that ultimately raises funds to open micro-lending facilities on destitute American Indian reservations. 3 Sun Thanksgiving’s... - September 24, 2010 - TIPS of Oregon / 3 Sun Thanksgiving
IVPA Member, Child Family Health International (CFHI) Convenes Forum on the Empowerment of Women
International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA) member, Child Family Health International (CFHI) recently convened a forum at the United Nations on the Empowerment of Women. Held in New York City on September 15th, the forum focused on the need for greater investment in women and girls to... - September 24, 2010 - International Volunteer Programs Association
Kinderstart.com - the Little Site That Could is Back
Kinderstart.com - a screened and focused, user-friendly source of parenting and child learning information - relaunches today. - September 24, 2010 - Kinderstart.com
Micah Robbins Signs on as Co-Chair for Broward County's Premier Networking Alliance (PNA) Festival of the Flutes
Micah Robbins, executive director of Drug Free Youth in Town (DFYIT), has signed on as co-chair of Festival of the Flutes 2010, joining Scott Brook of Premier Networking Alliance (PNA) to help lead a team of volunteers for the 7th annual food and wine fundraiser. Festival of the Flutes 2010,” a gala Fall Costume Ball event, will be held on Friday, October 29, at 8 p.m. (6:30 for VIP) at the Coral Springs Heron Bay Marriott Hotel in South Florida. - September 24, 2010 - Premier Networking Alliance
Festival of the Flutes 2010 Event, Sponsored by Broward County's Premier Networking Alliance (PNA) to be Held October 29
Premier Networking Alliance’s 7th Annual food and wine fundraiser “Festival of the Flutes 2010,” a gala Fall Costume Ball event, will be held on Friday, October 29, at 8 p.m. (6:30 for VIP) at the Coral Springs Heron Bay Marriott Hotel. The event will feature food, wine tastings and entertainment and will benefit several local charities in Broward County, Florida. - September 24, 2010 - Premier Networking Alliance
IAPAM Launches New "Ask an Expert hCG Questions" Website for Members
In support of providing ongoing education to IAPAM members, and particularly to members who have completed the IAPAM's hCG Medical Weight Management Training, the IAPAM has launched a new web-page showcasing critical questions and expert answers for physicians who are implementing the exclusive IAPAM hCG Protocol. - September 24, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Dr. Michael Bruno Appointed Chairman of Marine Board at the National Research Council
Dr. Michael Bruno, Dean of the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been selected as Chairman of the Marine Board, under the auspices of the Transportation Research Board and the National Research Council. The Marine Board identifies and responds to critical issues in the area of water transportation, port engineering and management, marine policy, offshore development and operations, naval architecture, and maritime economics. - September 24, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Club GoBeDo Unveils First Line of Products Designed to Inspire Selflessness, Compassion and Service in Children
Social Enterprise to Donate 10% of Gross Profits from Book, Stiktures™ and Music CD Sales to Non-Profit Partner, Shoes for Orphan Souls, an Outreach of Buckner International - September 24, 2010 - Club GoBeDo
Turn Box Office Movies Into Educational Opportunities: Beneficial Film Guides Becomes Verified by the Online Therapy Institute
Beneficial Film Guides (BFG) is committed to providing qualitative and entertaining continuing, community and student education, training, human growth and development, and consultation to mental health, counseling, substance abuse and human resource professionals. - September 24, 2010 - Online Therapy Institute
Women's Business Council to Present 'Inspirations: A Conversation with Connecticut's Top Female Executives at GNHCC Expo on November 17
This event at the GNHCC Business Expo on November 17 features a conversation with Dr. Kendrick Dorsey, President of Gateway Community College; Meredith Rueben, CEO of Eastern Bag & Paper; Susan Bryson, Partner at Wiggin & Dana; and moderator Jocelyn Maminta of WTNH News 8; who will share how they “balance it all.” - September 24, 2010 - Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce
WoodWorks Honors Regional Architects, Engineers at Chicago Wood Solutions Fair
Outstanding projects in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin were recognized with 2010 Wood Design Awards - September 24, 2010 - WoodWorks
The Filtrexx Foundation Achieves 501(c)(3) Status
The Filtrexx Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on facilitating environmentally conscious projects, achieved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization status on September 15, 2010. The Filtrexx Foundation was formed to work collaboratively with public and private entities to facilitate projects... - September 24, 2010 - Filtrexx Foundation
"Get Linked Expo" to Promote Regional Commerce Across Six Central Indiana Counties
Comcast Business Class top sponsor at upcoming event to connect 6 Central Indiana county business clusters for cross-county dialogue, commerce and idea sharing. - September 24, 2010 - Get Linked Expo
Department of State Ambassador Praises Garima Project in India
Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues initiates full discussion of project successes. - September 24, 2010 - Counterpart International
Congressman Tony Coelho Joins Enable America to Celebrate ADA Anniversary
This October Enable America will host an evening with two major advocates for people with disabilities, former Congressman Tony Coelho and Enable America founder Richard Salem. - September 24, 2010 - Enable America
CWLA Expresses Concern About Growing Poverty Level and Potential Impact on Number of Foster Children
The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) is deeply concerned about the recent Census figures showing a major increase in poverty—especially among children. CWLA is worried that the increase may adversely impact the ongoing decline in the number of children in the foster care system. - September 24, 2010 - Child Welfare League of America
Bicycles for Humanity International Launches Strategic Partnership with Bicycling Empowerment Network Namibia
Bicycles For Humanity Creates a Sustainable World Model for Bicycle Donations with the Goal of Providing Increased Economic Development and Mobility to 100 African Communities by 2015 - September 24, 2010 - Bicycles for Humanity International
Volunteer for Free in Paraguay with Original Volunteers
Original Volunteers is offering the possibility to volunteer in Paraguay for free, whatever your background or interests. - September 24, 2010 - Original Volunteers
Haunted High Build Complete: Tickets on Sale for Haunted High and OPEF’s Haunted Ball
Organizers confirm the re-build of the so-called "Haunted High" in Oconomowoc is complete. The spectacle now encompasses over 60,000 square feet, making it Wisconsin's largest haunt. Ticket holders will traverse three floors of varying spectacles. New this year are the boiler room, a 20... - September 24, 2010 - Oconomowoc Public Education Foundation (OPEF)