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The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Sweeping Changes to Insurance Industry: the Interstate Insurance Compact & Its Impact Live Webcast
The insurance industry has traditionally been regulated at the state level. In the wake of the economic crisis, there have been calls to move to a more Federal-like regulatory environment in order to provide uniformity to the products sold as well as more central oversight of the industry. A number... - December 08, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Video Game Law for Attorneys: A 2010 Update
The rise of video games as a powerful multi-billion dollar mainstream entertainment medium has led to a huge uptick in legal clashes for game publishers and attorneys. In addition to the murky merger of IP law and digital entertainment, there have been many squabbles over trademark infringement and... - December 08, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Sweeping Executive Compensation Reforms Explored Live Webcast
Upcoming regulatory activity regarding executive compensation is promising to be a game changer with respect to how companies, boards, and compensation committees create and implement executive compensation packages and how they report them in their proxy disclosures. Much of this heightened... - December 08, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Attention New York City Drinkers: Happy Hour is Now 24/7
A new business emerges in time to put some “Cheers” into the holiday season, turning every hour into Happy Hour with the I’m Not At Work Card. - December 08, 2009 - I'm Not At Work Inc.
Single Seniors Prove to be as Web Savvy as Everyone Else with SeniorDatingNetwork.co.uk
The SeniorDatingNetwork.co.uk team knew that their senior dating website would be a great place for single men and women to get to know one another, but they could never have predicted just how many would sign up. The team found quality of writing and honesty in senior dating members profiles is a... - December 07, 2009 - Senior Dating Network
The New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council Presents 2009 Partnership Awards
Turner Construction Corporation, Bank of New York Mellon, Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) and The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Win Top Honors - December 07, 2009 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
Special Parents of Teaneck (SPOT) Announces Community Fund Raiser Night for Special Needs Children
In conjunction with Blue Moon Mexican Cafe, Englewood, NJ, SPOT will benefit with a 20% contribution each bill from patrons who present a coupon. - December 07, 2009 - SPOT NJ
Older Canadian Home Approaches New Standard of Energy Efficiency with Input from Renewables.ca (we C.a.r.e.)
A 25-year-old home near Ottawa will soon surpass the concept of “net-zero” and become a carbon sink through the adoption of numerous energy efficiency and on-site renewable energy techniques. - December 07, 2009 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
IIMSAM Official Dr. Naseer Homoud Observed International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud’ message on International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development. Dr. Naseer appreciated the model of voluntarism and urged volunteers to think globally and to act locally for the cause of our planet. - December 07, 2009 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Shortage of 124,000 Physicians Imminent Without Swift Action
The United States is facing a rapidly escalating physician shortage. By 2025, the country will face a shortage of at least 124,000 physicians, which will be particularly acute in the primary care fields. In response to this shortage, the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine (AAIM) today... - December 06, 2009 - Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine
Nafa's New Jersey Chapter Holds Annual Holiday Meeting and Fleet Fair with Sports Announcer Michael Kay as Guest Speaker
NAFA's New Jersey Chapter to celebrate the holidays with Yankees announcer Michael Kay and a Fleet Fair on December 8th. - December 06, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
The Romanian Mediators Congress - "Mediation as a Lifestyle"
The National Union of mediators from Romania gathered important public personalities, cultural and professional magistrates, legal practitioners of the academic world, as well as mediators from all over the country, at the Romanian Parliament, on Saturday, the 28th of November 2009, in the first annual congress, having the theme "Mediation as a lifestyle." - December 06, 2009 - The National Union of mediators from Romania
Alliance Training and Solutions Offer 60% Scholarship / Financial Assistance on Oracle Certification Preparation
Scholarships / Financial Assistance in Collaboration with “The Education Society.” - December 06, 2009 - Alliance Training and Solution
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Receives Grant from the Johnston County Community Foundation
Lisa Valentino, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that the nonprofit was granted $500 by the Johnston County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the N.C. Community Foundation. The JCCF awarded the grant to Me Fine in support of the... - December 06, 2009 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
NEEP Launches Northeast CHPS 2.0: Premier High Performance School Protocol Meets Demand for Greening Existing Buildings
Northeast-CHPS 2.0 is a set of building and design standards for the construction or renovation of energy efficient, environmentally friendly, healthy school facilities from pre-K through community colleges. - December 06, 2009 - Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
Stanton Lions Hold Speech Contest
Stanton Lions Host Speech Contest for students - December 06, 2009 - Stanton Lions Club
College Park Rotary Club Hosts Exchange Student
The College Park Rotary Club is participating in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program by hosting an exchange student from Poland for the 2009-2010 school year. - December 06, 2009 - Rotary of College Park
AmpleHarvest.org Site Now Helps the Hungry Find United Way 2-1-1 Resources
Connecting the Hungry with Local Food Assistance and Other Resources - December 05, 2009 - AmpleHarvest.org
MyAssignmentHelp, a Premium Assignment Help Service Launched Across the Globe
Assignment help service launched across the world for the benefit of student community. - December 05, 2009 - myassignmenthelp.com
Enable America Mentoring Program Leads to Employment
While participating in an Enable America mentoring program designed to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, a Navy veteran was hired by a construction firm. Keith Ferguson is now on the job at a Clark/Hunt construction site in San Antonio. - December 05, 2009 - Enable America
Tampa Bay Executive Forum Brings Day of Giving to Bay Area Charities
TBEF announced today that December 10th will be their first annual Day of Giving, a day for executives to give back to the local community. - December 05, 2009 - Tampa Bay Executive Forum
Whole Foods Market to Provide Five-Percent of December 8th Gross Sales to Benefit Food Banks in the Bay Area Which Includes the San Francisco Food Bank
The Food for Bay Area Families food drive which includes the five-percent day will offer much needed relief to families in need this holiday season - December 05, 2009 - San Francisco Food Bank
NAFA's Pacific Southwest Chapter Holds Annual Meeting at Los Angeles Auto Show
NAFA Members to take in Los Angeles Auto Show after a chapter luncheon meeting with presentations by OEM representatives. - December 05, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Actor Attempts to Repay Millions After Fulfilling Dream - Creates Talent Overload
Hoping to help others live out a dream is his goal. - December 05, 2009 - Talent Overload
On December 12th, 2009: National Society of Black Engineers Charlotte Alumni Extension Chapter (NSBE-CAEC) & Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Event
National Society of Black Engineers Charlotte Alumni Extension Chapter (NSBE-CAEC) & Habitat for Humanity Volunteers Event on December 12th, 2009 @ 8am – 4pm. - December 05, 2009 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)
On December 5th, 2009: National Society of Black Engineers Charlotte Alumni Extension Chapter (NSBE-CAEC); Boys & Girls Scouts Engineering is Fun Event
Volunteers will conduct four hands-on sessions around various fields of engineering including mechanical, civil/structural, electrical, & chemical engineering with the boys & girls scout troops (grades 4-7). - December 05, 2009 - National Society of Black Engineers - Charlotte Alumni Extension (NSBE-CAE)
Women of Color Break Free and Express Themselves
The Miss Black New Jersey Pageant hosts its 22nd Annual MBNJ Pageant on Saturday, December 19, 2009 from 7pm-10pm at the Alexander Kasser Theater in Montclair, NJ. Celebrity host, judges, and live musical acts, and much much more. - December 05, 2009 - Miss Black New Jersey Pageant
Artspace’s Eighth Annual Collectors Gala Raises $100,000
Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace (www.artspacenc.org), has announced that the eighth annual Collectors Gala raised approximately $100,000 to benefit Artspace exhibitions, educational programming, and community outreach to children and adults in difficult circumstances. More than 400... - December 05, 2009 - Artspace
Veterinarian Carrie J. Miller Receives NAPHIA Grant
The grant is due in part to honor the late “Heimdall,” a much beloved deaf Great Dane. The grant is provided to support further research of mutating bacterial pneumonia and other respiratory illness in large breed dogs. - December 04, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Cardiac Output Monitor System from the Alfred Mann Institute at USC Ready for Licensing
The Alfred Mann Institute at the University of Southern California (AMI-USC) is unveiling its new product ready for license: The AMI Cardiac Output and Blood Volume Monitor. The AMI-USC worked with several outstanding inventors, Jean-Michel Maarek, PhD from USC, Daniel Holschneider, MD, from USC... - December 04, 2009 - Alfred Mann Institute at the University of Southern California
Deloitte’s Robert N. Campbell III to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on Practical Solutions to the State Budget Crisis in 2010
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that Robert N. Campbell III, U.S. State Government Leader, Deloitte LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Practical... - December 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Practical Solutions to The State Budget Crisis in 2010
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 on “Practical Solutions to The State Budget Crisis in 2010”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, January... - December 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Perspectives of Business Leaders in Washington, D.C. and Düsseldorf, Germany Highlighted in GermanAmericanBusinessForum Dialogue Sessions
The GermanAmericanBusinessForum in Washington, D.C. (GABF) held a dialogue session in Düsseldorf, Germany on November 30, 2009 entitled: “Germany in Change? – U.S. in Change? Outlook 2010: Where are the Transatlantic Business Potentials.” The Düsseldorf event was a... - December 04, 2009 - GermanAmericanBusinessForum in Washington, D.C.
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards $125,000 to Organizations Serving People with Disabilities
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan continues 25th anniversary celebration by awarding grants totaling $125,000 to 50 nonprofit organizations that serve people with disabilities throughout the region. - December 04, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Canyonlands Field Institute Announces Rainbow Bridge Trek in Southern Utah for Spring 2010
Hiking Trek through Native American Lands with Packstock Support April 27 - May 2, 2010 with Canyonlands Field Institute. Trek from Navajo Mountain to Rainbow Bridge with experienced Navajo Guides and CFI Naturalists. - December 04, 2009 - Canyonlands Field Institute
The University of Toledo Chooses Agilon's Fundraising and Fund Accounting Solution
The University of Toledo will partner with Agilon to upgrade its alumni, fundraising, and financial information systems to improve information flow and maximize efficiency across multiple business units. - December 04, 2009 - Agilon, LLC.
Second Chance Pet Adoptions Sponsors Holiday Bazaar in Brier Creek Commons
Kristine Mayberry, president of Second Chance Pet Adoptions (www.secondchancenc.org), has announced that the organization is sponsoring a Holiday Bazaar on from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 in Brier Creek Commons. More than 25 vendors will be selling items... - December 04, 2009 - Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Association of Computer Repair Business Owners Launches New Website
The Association of Computer Repair Business Owners has launched its new website as of 1 December. Due to the growth of the Association the old site was no longer able to accommodate the members. Founded in 2007, the Association of Computer Repair Business Owners members are committed to the... - December 04, 2009 - Association of Computer Repair Business Owners
Jorum Learning and Teaching Competition with ALT – Championing Open Educational Resources
Jorum learning and teaching competition with ALT - prizes awarded at ALT-C. First prize was awarded to ‘Making Group-work work’, developed by LearnHigher, a collaboration between the Universities of Brunel, Bradford and Leeds. - December 03, 2009 - Association for Learning Technology
This Holiday Season Shop with Passports with Purpose and Help Build a School in Cambodia
Make a Difference and Win Great Prizes - December 03, 2009 - Passports with Purpose
Vanguard University’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) to Hold the Global Awareness Fair
Companies involved in ethical business practices will be showcased at the Global Awareness Fair, held by Vanguard University’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team. This project features walk-through exhibitions of various socially responsible companies and will be held at The Camp in Costa Mesa (2937 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA) on December 6, 2009 from 12-3 PM. - December 03, 2009 - Vanguard University SIFE
God’s Green Africa Unites East/West to Build New Africa
God's Green Africa, a division of God's Green America, announced today its alliance with The Rehoboth Foundation to build partnerships in the West expediting economic development in Africa. God's Green Africa President Dr. Cheryl Hill and Rev. Felix Awotula, president of The Rehoboth Foundation,... - December 03, 2009 - God's Green America
Lead Sheet - No Weatherproof Product is as Efficient or Sustainable as Lead Sheet
Builders, architects and craftsmen can now take advantage of the falling cost of raw materials. The price of lead sheet has not been so low for years. This new price level has reinforced the competitiveness of lead sheet in comparison to synthetic alternatives available in the market. Choosing to... - December 03, 2009 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
Women in Technology “Slips a Mikki” with Mikki Williams
Tech Collective WIT series luncheon will explore work/life balance in energetic presentation; offer holiday shopping with local vendors. - December 03, 2009 - Tech Collective
Micro-Credit Project to Begin for Darfur Refugees Living in Southern Sudan
The Pilot Light Foundation and The Sudan Self Help Foundation have teamed up to bring the Micro-Credit Project to refugees and returnees of war in Southern Sudan. This type of micro loan was brought to the forefront by Nobel Peace Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus. - December 03, 2009 - Pilot Light Fund
ACCA Pakistan Hosts Islamic Finance Debate
WebEx seminars consider opportunities provided by economic conditions - December 03, 2009 - ACCA
Dr. William F. Greenlee of the Hamner Institutes Earns Benjamin Rush Award from Dickinson College
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced that Dr. William F. Greenlee, president and CEO, received the Benjamin Rush Award and delivered the 2009-2010 Rush lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa. Each year, Dickinson College bestows the prestigious Rush... - December 03, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
New Study Shows Marriage Vote in Three States Tied to Same Demographics; Ranks States by Likelihood of Passing Marriage Equality
Town-level vote totals in Maine, and county-level results in California and Washington, were merged with 21 demographic variables to assess whether there was a consistent explanation for the results in the three states. The study found, in all three states, higher levels of wealth and education were strong predictors of support for the equality position. - December 03, 2009 - Liberty For Maine
Ready to Inspire, Train and Innovate the Community: Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center
If you combine the best talent of Silicon Valley with a lot of creativity, collaboration and dedication, you've got a formula for something great in Oakland. The Oakland Digital Arts Literacy Center (ODALC) has taken some giant steps forward, using this formula, towards helping Oakland become a thriving center for job creation. - December 03, 2009 - Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center
The Bonita Trust Sponsors Anti-Drug Initiative in the Community
Bonita Trust sponsored a Mini Olympiad in Gibraltar, as an initiative to fight against drug abuse. - December 03, 2009 - The Bonita Trust