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Skadden’s Jamie L. Boucher to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on Bank Mergers and Its Effect On Your Customer Base: Minimizing the Impact on Customer Attrition
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Jamie L. Boucher, Partner, Financial Institutions Regulatory Group, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - October 16, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
In Ahuntsic-Cartierville Party Candidates Follow Independent Giovanna Giancaspro’s Lead
Zaki Ghavitian, Vision Montreal mayoral candidate in Ahunstic-Cartiersville, has endorsed a major element of Giovanna Giancaspro’s platform in his campaign pamphlet. For years, Ms Giancaspro has been fighting to rid Montreal of excessive parking meters rates. Now one of Vision’s highest profile candidates has included a promise to shut down meters on Sundays and in the evening during the week in his campaign materials. - October 16, 2009 - Campaign to Elect Giovanna Giancaspro
New CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer Released from ASHI
The American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) introduces an enhanced, content-rich upgrade to the CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer Program. - October 16, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Speed Venture Summit™ Companies to Vie for Awards
Speed Venture Summit™ sponsors have sweetened the pot for companies pitching at the October 28 program in Nashua, New Hampshire, offering choice awards to the top performers in addition to prospects of reeling in private capital from New England’s leading investors. The Summit is the... - October 16, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
Get Involved: Go Pink in The Woodlands, Texas for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Breast Cancer Charities of America (BCCA) is a non-profit organization with new global headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas. With over 25 years of experience in the non-profit industry, BCCA is dedicated to helping thousands of women through our Help Now Fund and by funding non-invasive breast cancer research. Go Pink regional events are occuring during Breast Cancer awareness month. To find out how to get involved or to become a Pink Partner, visit www.TheBreastCancerCharities.org. - October 16, 2009 - The Breast Cancer Charities of America
Clean Air Action Corporation Receives CDM Validation for Their Award Winning Environmental Initiative, TIST
Farmers in India and Africa have planted more than 7 million trees as a part of the Clean Air Action Corporation's (CAAC) international award winning environmental initiative TIST (The International Small Group and Tree Planting Program). TIST has received validation under the United Nations international treaty for global climate change program Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). - October 15, 2009 - clean Air Action Corporation
‘Little House on the Prairie: the Musical’ Volunteers on a Habitat for Humanity Project in the Twin Cities
Actress Melissa Gilbert and the cast and crew of 'Little House on the Prairie: The Musical' partner with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to spruce up St. Paul home. - October 15, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Two Becomes One - Finding a Match
Two Becomes One is truly "Where Two Souls Become Mates!" As a top notch professional introduction service, Two Becomes One has created proven processes to making dating fun, easy, and enjoyable. - October 15, 2009 - Two Becomes One
First-Ever Ultralight-Aircraft Webcam Will Provide a Window Seat During Aircraft-Guided Whooping Crane Migration
Operation Migration Inc. (OM) and WildEarth.tv (WE) are thrilled to announce the launch of a “TrikeCam” -- the first-ever webcam mounted on an ultralight-aircraft. The TrikeCam will provide online viewers with never before seen live views of Whooping Cranes in flight as they follow OM’s ultralights from their summer home in Central Wisconsin to their winter habitat on Florida’s Gulf coast. - October 15, 2009 - Operation Migration USA Inc
Friends Forever Schedules Its 4th Annual Dinner Celebration
Friends Forever, a 501(c)(3) global non-partisan advocacy and awareness organization dedicated to peace, today announced it will host its fourth annual benefit dinner to supports its peace programs for teen youth leaders around the world, on October 29, 2009 at the Galley Hatch Conference Center in... - October 15, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Event to Feature ‘Cowboy Vet,’ Whose Book Will be Released as a Movie
Online auction, dinner event featuring speaker on wild horse issue to benefit horse rescue. - October 15, 2009 - Refuge Farms Horse Rescue & Sanctuary
Seneca High School Principal Inducted into Seneca Rotary
Seneca Rotary Club President Ben Smith is proud to announce the induction of new member Cliff Roberts. Mr. Roberts was inducted into the club on Thursday, September 17th. He was sponsored into the club by Andy Inabinet, Chairman of the Oconee County School Board. Mr. Roberts has served as the... - October 15, 2009 - Seneca Rotary Club
2009 Seneca Rotary Teachers of the Year
Seneca Rotary Club recognized the 2008-09 Teachers of the Year for the Seneca area schools. - October 15, 2009 - Seneca Rotary Club
Wolf Creek Academy Incorporates Web-Based Learning Program for Students
Wolf Creek Academy, an emotional growth school for troubled teens and young adults, ages 13 to 17, is pleased to announce the addition of a new feature to its academic program for the 2009 – 2010 school year. A new, state-of-the-art virtual learning system has been added to classrooms,... - October 15, 2009 - Wolf Creek Academy
Randy Travis Joined by Joe Guy in Support of The Damon and Stella Foundation for Mental Health
Country music legend, Randy Travis, welcomed the support of Australian horse guru, Joe Guy, in his work with The Damon and Stella Foundation For Mental Health. Mr. Travis has been the spokesman for the group since its founding in 2006 and is excited by Mr. Guy's sharing the profits from his book... - October 15, 2009 - The Damon and Stella Foundation for Mental Health
The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care Announces First Executive Director
Gem P. Daus, M.A. has been named as the first Executive Director of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC). Mr. Daus will lead the organization and work to implement a strategic plan that secures the NCIHC as the expert national resource on language access issues in health care. - October 15, 2009 - National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
Renee-Marie Stephano, President and Jonathan Edelheit, CEO of the Medical Tourism Association, Speak at the The Simposio Nacional Exportacion de Servicios de Salud
Renee-Marie Stephano, President and Jonathan Edelheit, CEO of the Medical Tourism Association, Speak at the The Simposio Nacional – Exportacion de Servicios de Salud held at the Plaza Mayor Convenciones, in Medellin, Colombia, October 6th – October 7th 2009. The Simposio Nacional... - October 15, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Join the Race to Support High-Quality Early Childhood Education
Wake County SmartStart named beneficiary of locally-organized 1K FUNdraiser. - October 15, 2009 - Wake County SmartStart
Travelers Reveal Increasing Interest in Family Reunion Vacations
Among Them, More Than Two Million Choose Vacation Homes for Past Overnight Trips. - October 15, 2009 - Vacation Rental Managers Association
Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation Fund Announces $240,000 in Grants
Created as a permanent endowment, the DADA Charitable Foundation Fund provides support to nonprofit organizations in the seven-county southeast Michigan region, with a primary focus on charitable organizations and activities that assist in improving the lives of children and youth. - October 15, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis (LTSSTL) Announces the Debut of the LTS inTouch™ Social Media Marketing Services
Greg Busch of LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis announces the debut of the LTS inTouch™ Social Media Marketing services to assist with the development and implementation of online marketing strategies in order to create influence. LTS inTouch™ specializes in helping small businesses use... - October 15, 2009 - LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis
Taking Inclusive Approach to Science Yields Results for University of Richmond Prof
University of Richmond associate professor Lisa Gentile is named the winner of the 2009 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Award for Exemplary Contributions to Education. - October 15, 2009 - American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Bob and Penny Lord Release Little Treasures Catholic Books Online with Complimenting DVDs
Bob and Penny Lord have recently developed a premise to focus on various individual Saints through DVDs and Little Treasures. Little Treasures are individual booklets on the lives of particular Saints. Additional information on these Saints can be found by combining Little Treasures booklets with... - October 15, 2009 - Bob and Penny Lord
Rites of Passage Council Makes Services Affordable to All by Providing "by Donation" Opportunities Regularly
During these changing times when people may need additional support, encouragement and connection with themselves and others, the Rites of Passage Council offers this. Throughout the year, opportunities are made available for people to slow down and connect within community and take the time to remember what is true, what is real, what brings peace to their heart. These events take place amidst the beauty of nature and the blue-ridge mountains. - October 15, 2009 - Rites of Passage Council
Extreme Retailing for Day Spas Drew Record Crowd
The Day Spa Association in collaboration with the New York International Gift Fair and EX•TRACTS presented a breakfast seminar dealing with the hot subject of retailing in day spa facilities. Hannelore Leavy, Executive Director of The Day Spa Association explains: “Retail sales are a... - October 15, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Announces 2009-2010 Board of Directors
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (www.ncvma.org) has announced the organization’s official 2009-2010 board of directors. The members of the NCVMA board are: - President: Phil McHugh, DVM, Park Veterinary Hospital (Durham), http://parkveterinaryhospital.com -... - October 15, 2009 - NCVMA
The Hamner Institutes For Health Sciences Launches Twitter Page
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced the official launch of its Twitter page (www.twitter.com/thehamner). The nonprofit research organization will use the account to report news and happenings, engage the scientific and local communities, and share research on chemical and drug... - October 15, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
NPSA Honors Former Association President Dale Payne
The National Portable Storage Association offers its deepest sympathies to the family of Dale Payne, president of A Aamerican Container and Trailer Leasing Corp. - October 15, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Harvard JLIC Rabbi Publishes First Ever Book Combining Judaism and Twitter
Twitter Torah brings the profundity of the Torah to you in 140 character messages based around the weekly Torah portions. The book shares insights from seven unique and thoughtful people. The contributors to this book all come from different places in the Jewish community: traditional and non-traditional, men and women, Jewish professionals and lay members. - October 15, 2009 - Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus at Harvard University
NJ Rallies Again for Vaccination Choice at William Paterson University on October 16, Large Numbers of Concerned Voters Gather at Governor's Debate in Wayne, NJ
With pandemic swine flu dominating the headlines, and half of all adults refusing to get the controversial new H1N1 vaccine, there is heightened awareness about importance of vaccination choice. Hundreds of voters, parents, health care workers, students and concerned citizens expected to gather to send a strong message to the three candidates for governor and all major press outlets on site covering the gubernatorial debate. - October 15, 2009 - Life Health Choices
White Paper Demonstrates How Digital Watermarking Can Enable Parent-Controlled Viewing of Television Programming on Any Device
The Digital Watermarking Alliance (DWA) has released a new white paper, “Ensuring Child Safety in a Digital World / A Comprehensive Solution to Parental Controlled Viewing Across Devices and Platforms.” While the ubiquity of readily available content in a variety of contexts provides... - October 14, 2009 - Digital Watermarking Alliance
Quality of Life Project Announces October Kickoff of Monthly Speaker Series in Santa Monica
The Quality of Life Forum is a monthly speaker series in which featured guests share the things they do that contribute to their quality of life. The event is managed by The Quality of Life Project, a non profit which interviews people like Richard Branson, Jacqueline Novogratz, Mike Krzyzewski and Tom Skerritt and then shares their best life practices and perspectives with others. - October 14, 2009 - Quality of Life Project
Pastor Paula White and Without Walls International Church Hosts Empowered Conference
Without Walls International Church announced this week that they will play host to the 2009 Empowered Conference Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 through Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 with special guests Pastor Michael Pitts, Pastor Darlene Bishop, Pastor Sheryl Brady, and Stellar Award Winning psalmist... - October 14, 2009 - Without Walls International Church
Terra med Alliance News; U of M Develops Long-Awaited Mouse Model for Infant Leukemia
Terra med Alliance News:The model opens the door to further investigation into a rare and often fatal blood cancer. Terra med Alliance News: Researchers at the University of Minnesota Cancer Center have produced the first genetically-engineered mouse that provides a model of infant acute... - October 14, 2009 - Terramed Alliance
Counterpart International Assists the Disabled People of Georgia with LDS-Donated Wheelchairs
Over one hundred Georgians receive wheelchairs thanks to LDS donation and Counterpart International (Counterpart) distribution. - October 14, 2009 - Counterpart International
US Marine Corps Provides Support to the Orphanages of Georgia with the Help of Counterpart International
Counterpart International (Counterpart) facilitated a donation of clothing and shoes to young orphans - October 14, 2009 - Counterpart International
Registration Opens for Product Management Educational Conference (PMEC)
Exclusive Gathering of Product and Brand Managers in the Heart of Silicon Valley. - October 14, 2009 - Association of International Product Marketing & Management
Westchester Business Connection Monster Mash Costume Bash
Westchester Business Connection is hosting a Monster Mash Costume Bash networking event on Tuesday October 20 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm in White Plains. Specifically, the event will be held at the Colonial Mansion Caterers at the Knights of Columbus, 139 N. Broadway, White Plains, New... - October 14, 2009 - The Westchester Business Connection
Volunteer Group CANTER New England Helps Retiring Thoroughbreds Find Homes Through the 4th Annual Suffolk Showcase
CANTER New England, a non-profit dedicated Thoroughbred rescue and retirement organization announces that the 4th Annual Suffolk Showcase will be held on 10/25/09. The Showcase helps horses find homes as live racing draws to a close at Suffolk Downs. - October 14, 2009 - CANTER New England
Volusia Manufacturers Association First CEO, Lou Fifer, Remembered for His Amazing Contributions
Volusia Manufacturers Association fondly remembers founding CEO/President, Lou Fifer, for his achievements resulting in the strong organization the Volusia Manufacturers Association is today. - October 14, 2009 - Volusia Manufacturers Association- NonProfit Organization
GRAPA's European Chapter Announces Its 50th Revenue Assurance Training Graduate
Ten members received Bachelors level certification at the London pilot of GRAPA’s ‘Revenue Assurance to the Xtreme’© Training Event. - October 14, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
Well Known Florida Gold Coin Dealer Now Managing Daily Operations of El Dorado Discount Gold
Steve Forehand to Manage Operation of El Dorado Discount Gold, Inc., a major dealer in Gold and SIlver coins and bullion in the Tampa area. - October 14, 2009 - El Dorado Discount Gold, Inc.
Cayman Islands to Participate in Medical Tourism Conference in Los Angeles, Oct 26-28th, 2009
The Minister of Health for the Cayman Islands, The Honorable Mark Scotland, and the Honorable W. McKeeva Bush, Minister of Financial Services, Tourism and Development, Cayman Islands will be participating at the upcoming World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress, on behalf of the Cayman... - October 14, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Project Read Makes an Effort to Change the Fate of 21,000 Utah County Residents
Project Read, based in Provo, Utah, has been chosen by Reading Horizons as its featured site for donations. This selection was made based on the efforts Project Read has displayed to reach the 21,000 Utah County residents in need of literacy help. Project Read is a nonprofit organization dedicated... - October 14, 2009 - Reading Horizons
Pillow Talk – Bedroom Linen Care Tips
Tips for properly laundering fall bedding. - October 14, 2009 - Coin Laundry Association
Marketing Magician Returns to Portugal
As a consequence of over fifty people attending his Marketing Magician Business Marketing events last May, UK based Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, is returning to the Algarve with a series of four new business and marketing workshops tailored for Portuguese based businesses. Run in conjunction... - October 14, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
What is a Trauma Survivors Group and Why is the Church Interested?
One of the basic miseries of a trauma survivor is their inability to find a listener to tell their experience to who understands what they went through. The group formed at this church provides this need. Why the church must help is explained. - October 14, 2009 - FUMC of Miami ;FL'
The Womens Challenge Presents a Night of Smooth Jazz to Welcome the DST Ladies
Event Title: The Women’s Challenge Welcomes the Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. When: Friday, October 23, 2009. Where: Aloft BWI Hotel. Address: 1741 West Nursery Road, Linthicum, Maryland 21090. - October 14, 2009 - The Womens Challenge
The Great Shalom Broadcast Goes Worldwide on UCR
The Great Shalom Broadcast, proclaiming that God wants total well-being for all children expands from original Austin, Texas local FM broadcast to worldwide via Universal Christian Radio on satellite. www.greatshalom.org www.universalchristianradio.com - October 13, 2009 - The Great Shalom
The Casey Cares Foundation Recognized Among Top 100 Regional Minority Businesses
The Casey Cares Foundation is proud to announce that Casey Baynes, Founder and Executive Director has been selected to receive the prestigious Top 100 Minority Business® Enterprise Award. In its fourth year, this program is designed to acknowledge and pay tribute to outstanding women and... - October 13, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation