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Caplin & Drysdale’s Beth Shapiro Kaufman to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast on Estate Tax Legislation - 2010 is Here: What Now?
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Beth Shapiro Kaufman, Member, Caplin & Drysdale will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Estate Tax Legislation - 2010 is... - September 26, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Diamonds International Launches DiamondsInternational.org, a Website That Showcases the Charities They Support Worldwide
Diamonds International, the world’s largest duty free jeweler, has launched DiamondsInternational.org, a charity site focused on community outreach, fundraising and sponsorships for communities that are home to DI cutting, polishing and retail locations worldwide. - September 25, 2009 - Diamonds International
Charles Dickens' Great-Great Grandson to Perform in the New York City Premiere of His One-Man Production of A Christmas Carol
Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great grandson of Charles Dickens, will perform in the New York City premiere of his one-man production of A Christmas Carol at the Park Avenue Christian Church (“The Park”), Friday and Saturday, December 4 and 5, at 4 pm and 8 pm. The Park is located... - September 25, 2009 - Park Avenue Christian Church
NASBA Selects Boston for 2010 Expo
Preview Luncheon at Successful Expo Provides Insight into Next Year - September 25, 2009 - National Association for State Boards of Accountancy
Family Holiday Association to Recruit Team for the Malta Marathon/Half Marathon
The Family Holiday Association is recruiting a team to take part in the Malta Marathon or Half Marathon on 28 February 2010 and raise funds to help give severely disadvantaged children a much-needed family break. - September 25, 2009 - Family Holiday Association
Cuts for Cats and Canines Event to Benefit Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Kristine Mayberry, president of Second Chance Pet Adoptions (www.secondchancenc.org), has announced that Salon Moxie is having a Cuts for Cats and Canines event on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For a $20 donation, customers will receive a professional human wet haircut and 100 percent of... - September 25, 2009 - Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Volunteers Wrap to Benefit National Inclusion Project
Clay Aiken's National Inclusion Project recently announced their 6th annual holiday gift-wrapping awareness campaign and fundraiser, Wrapping for Inclusion. The campaign will take place in shopping malls and stores across the country throughout the 2009 Holiday season. - September 25, 2009 - The National Inclusion Project
Gary Newberry Kicks Off Campaign for Florida House - District 66
Gary Newberry, of Winter Haven, officially kicked off his 2010 run for Florida House – District 66 Tuesday night, with a fundraiser held at the Winter Haven Garden Center. - September 25, 2009 - Friends of Newberry for Florida House - District 66
Military Spouses Helping Raise Funds for USA Cares’ Warrior Treatment Today Program
Military spouses across the country are creating “one of a kind” TShirts for their deployed loved ones through the TShirts 4 Soldiers program. This program is a unique and fun way for Americans to support our deployed troops, while helping wounded warriors here at home. - September 25, 2009 - Home Sweet Home Campaign
From Social Media MedSpa Marketing Tips to Reading Financials, the IAPAM's Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop Offers It All
Both business and clinical training is the best foundation upon which a successful medical spa can be launched. Therefore, only the IAPAM now offers a choice of educational programs. From Botox training, to marketing, the IAPAM offers the industry’s most comprehensive workshops for healthcare professionals. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Practice Startup Workshop is the only medical spa program highlighting the latest information on social media marketing as taught by Harvard Business School. - September 25, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Prestigious Speakers Toastmasters to Find Funniest Speech
Listening to a bunch of speeches hardly sounds like fun, unless it's at their Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest going on Tuesday September 29th 2009 at Prestigious Speakers. - September 25, 2009 - Prestigious Speakers Toastmasters BCN
Getting Through to Difficult People Discussed in Upcoming Presentation October 7
Professional coaching organization hosts presentation from Dr. Mark Goulston on cracking the communication code - September 25, 2009 - Professional Coaches and Mentors Association - LA
MSCM LLP, Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on IFRS on 10/29/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that MSCM LLP, a provider of audit, accounting, tax planning and management solutions to businesses will be a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - September 24, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Bridgette Hodges, Partner-in-Charge, SEC Regulatory Matters, Grant Thornton to Speak at KC’s Foreign Issuer Reporting Enhancements on 11/9/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Bridgette Hodges, Partner-in-Charge, SEC Regulatory Matters, National Professional Standards Group of Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge... - September 24, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Dr. Timothy Daniel, SVP, NERA Economic Consulting to Speak at KC’s Event Antitrust & Technology for Attorneys on February 4, 2010
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Dr. Timothy Daniel, Senior Vice President of NERA Economic Consulting, (Former Assistant Director, Antitrust, FTC’s Bureau of Economics) will speak at... - September 24, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Birmingham NICU Nurse Wins Award for Babywearing Advocacy
Mandy Welch of Montevallo, Alabama, a nurse in the St. Vincent's Hospital neonatal intensive care unit in Birmingham, Alabama, wins the award for Outstanding Babywearing Advocate in the Healing Professions, in connection with International Babywearing Week. - September 24, 2009 - Babywearing International, Inc.
Rick Snyder to Keynote TiECon Midwest 2009
TiE Detroit announces Rick Snyder as Keynote Speaker for TiECon Midwest 2009 - September 24, 2009 - TiE Detroit
Scientology YouTube Video Channel Launches Meet a Scientologist Videos
Find out from Scientologists themselves what Scientology is, and how practicing Scientology religious beliefs have impacted their lives. - September 24, 2009 - Church of Scientology Los Angeles
Geochemist and Mining Consultant to Speak at College: Raising Public Awareness About the Hazards of Mercury as a Global Pollutant
Research group hosts film festival and lecture series to enlighten the public regarding the hazards of mercury contamination. - September 24, 2009 - College of William & Mary Mercury Global Inquiry Group (sGIG)
Collections Guru Set to Share Best Practices at NPSA Conference
The National Portable Storage Association has announced Michelle Lewis will teach a workshop about how to collect on delinquent accounts at its 7th annual conference and trade show. - September 24, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Breathe Easy [and Healthy] During Your Remodel
Living through a major home remodel can turn anyone’s life topsy-turvy, but when you suffer from asthma, it can become a hazard to your health. That’s why it’s important to hire a contractor who knows how to minimize indoor air pollution during a home remodel, according to the... - September 24, 2009 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Women on Board Hosts Workshops for Women Seeking Appointments to Statewide Boards and Commissions
Women on Board (www.nccwps.org), a program of the North Carolina Center for Women in Public Service, will offer two workshops for women interested in appointments to boards and commissions at the municipal, county, and statewide levels. The first workshop will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8:30 a. - September 24, 2009 - Women On Board
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Celebrates Five Years of Assisting Families Worldwide
Lisa Valentino, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that Sept. 1, 2009 marked the organization’s fifth year anniversary of assisting families worldwide. Me Fine provides financial assistance to families that are sacrificing their... - September 24, 2009 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
CAPAPA Celebrates Right to Know Day Across Canada
CAPAPA - Canadian Association of Professional Privacy and Access Administrators Canadian Privacy and Access Association Celebrates Right to Know Day Across Canada. The Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators (CAPAPA) events across Canada to help increase Canadians’ awareness of their Right to Know about their right to access government-held information. - September 24, 2009 - CAPAPA - The Canadian Association of Professional Access and Privacy Administrators
Steven L. Siemborski, Partner, Regional Advisory Services Leader, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on SOX Section 404B for Small Businesses on 10/30/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Steven L. Siemborski, Partner, Regional Advisory Services Leader, National Solution Leader Governance Risk and Compliance of Grant Thornton LLP will speak at... - September 24, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Sam Guzman, Senior Manager, National Audit & Assurance, Reznick Group, P.C. to Speak at KC’s Event on SOX Section 404B for Small Businesses on 10/30/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Sam Guzman, Senior Manager, National Audit & Assurance of Reznick Group, P.C. (Former Assistant Chief Auditor, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board... - September 24, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Robert J. Lipstein, Partner in Charge of Sarbanes Oxley 404 Services, KPMG LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on SOX Section 404B for Small Businesses on 10/30/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Robert J. Lipstein, Partner in Charge of Sarbanes Oxley 404 Services of KPMG LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “SOX... - September 24, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Eugene I. Goldman, Partner, Co-Chair, (SEC) Defense Group, McDermott Will & Emery LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on SOX Section 404B for Small Businesses on 10/30/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Eugene I. Goldman, Partner, Co-Chair, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Defense Group of McDermott Will & Emery LLP, (Former, Senior Counsel,... - September 24, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Carol M. McGee, Partner, Co-Leader, Securities Practice, Alston & Bird to Speak at KC’s Event Foreign Issuer Reporting Enhancements on 11/9/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Carol M. McGee, Partner, Co-Leader, Securities Practice, Alston & Bird (Former Deputy Chief Counsel, Division of Corporation Finance, U.S. Securities and... - September 24, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
White Paper Demonstrates Value of Digital Watermarking in Copyright Communication and Image Search
The Digital Watermarking Alliance (DWA) has released a new white paper, “Managing Valuable Digital Assets / Using Digital Watermarking for Copyright Communication and Image Search.” The paper is intended for content owners, marketers, advertisers, attorneys, and anyone who tracks... - September 23, 2009 - Digital Watermarking Alliance
Author and Execution Coach, Anna McCoy to Host Woman Act Now Connect-Working Meeting in DFW Metroplex
Woman Act Now is a movement of execution by women nationally and internationally who want to learn the art of getting life done. Coach Anna McCoy, Chief Encouragement Officer of Woman Act Now, an online and chapter-based organization is hosting a Woman, Act Now Connect-Working Monthly Meeting, September 25, 2009, at 6:30 PM at the estate of Anna and Richmond McCoy. Coach Anna will teach on “Closing the Execution Gap” from her newest book release, Woman, Act Now. - September 23, 2009 - Act Now, Inc.
Peak Performance Strategist, Tony Robbins, Taps crowdSPRING for an Inspirational Eye Into His World
crowdSPRING community invited to redesign Robbins Web Site. - September 23, 2009 - crowdSPRING
Michigan Branch of IDA Awards "Leadership in Literacy" Award
The Michigan Branch of the International Dyslexia Association is pleased to present their Leadership in Literacy award to Mr. Eugene Rutledge, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Flint Community Schools. - September 23, 2009 - The Michigan Branch of the IDA
Toastmasters Can be Funny Too
Several Toastmasters shared with an audience of their peers and honored guests their humor and speaking abilities at the 2009 Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest for area’s D-3 and D-4 this past Saturday. - September 23, 2009 - Selling North Idaho Toastmasters
Creators from Iconic Appear at Local CA Store
Members of the Comicbook Artists Guild, and contributors to Iconic graphic novel are scheduled to appear at local California comic book store. - September 23, 2009 - Comicbook Artists Guild
Husband and Wife Team Up to Help Post 9/11 War Veterans Suffering from PTSD and TBI
In partnering with Defender Pro, the Home Sweet Home Campaign enters the world of technology to help raise funds for war veterans in need. How one family is working together to help raise $1 million dollars for USA Cares. - September 23, 2009 - Home Sweet Home Campaign
Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women Hosts Meeting on the Future of Commercial Real Estate
Conni Tucker, president of Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (www.trianglecrew.org), an organization which provides a forum for fostering relationships among commercial real estate women professionals in the Triangle market, has announced that the organization will host its next meeting titled... - September 23, 2009 - Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women
New Website Paints a Picture of the Professional Decorator
The Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) has launched a new website to enable householders to connect with professional painters and decorators. - September 23, 2009 - Painting and Decorating Association
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center Goes the Extra Miles to Maximize Animals’ Chances for Better Lives
The Riverside (CA) Humane Society pairs with service dog, breed rescue and animal sanctuary organizations to find the best homes and care for pets. - September 22, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
ChanceOL, China’s First RFQ Centered e-Commerce Company is Found in Beijing
ChanceOL, china's first RFQ centered b2b site is found. With its RFQ centeredness concept, ChanceOL will launch a revolution in b2b e-commerce. - September 22, 2009 - ChanceOL Network Technology Co., Ltd.
NAWBO San Diego Announces October Seminar
Wealth Management and Your Business is the topic of the October NAWBO San Diego seminar. Members attend for free; the fee for visitors is $25. Pre-registration is required for this limited seating event at nawbo-sd.org. - September 22, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
Aidoru Cover Group's Auditions Are Open
Aidoru Cover Group is a group organization used for the purpose of entertainment. Their goal is to entertain by imitating artists such as Mini Moni, Morning Musume,Tanpopo, etc. - September 22, 2009 - Aidoru Cover Group
Silver City Treasure Seekers Hosts 1st Annual New England Treasure Show (NETS)-Sunday, September 27 @ Bristol-Plymouth Technical High School, Taunton, MA
Who: Silver City Treasure Seekers. What: 1st Annual New England Treasure Show (NETS). Where: Bristol-Plymouth Technical High School, Taunton, MA. When: Sunday, September 27 - 10 AM - 4 PM. Why: Where the adventure begins. - September 22, 2009 - Silver City Treasure Seekers
Group Workcamps Announces New Youth Missions for 2010
The Group Workcamps Foundation exists as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization to provide dynamic short-term mission trips that help children, youth, and adults connect to Jesus while serving people in Christ's name. - September 22, 2009 - Group Workcamps Foundation
DCIA Announces P2P & GAMES CONFERENCE Agenda
Inaugural Event Will Focus on P2P and Cloud Computing for Delivery of Digital Games and Game Updates – Pre-Registration Ends October 15th. - September 21, 2009 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Caregiver Homes of MA Wins Pioneer Institute Award
Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Member Named Winner of the Better Government Competition. The competition’s theme this year was health care, and the nursing home diversion program administered by Caregiver Homes, which has saved Massachusetts Medicaid approximately $15.9 million since its inception, came out on top out of 150 applicants. - September 21, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Boulder County Rescue Team Elects Youngest Chief/President in Agency History
Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc, a non-profit 501c.3 volunteer agency elected Andrew J.C. Moschetti to the position of Corporate President and the role of Chief of Operations at their bi-annual elections held this week. Moschetti - 26, a five year veteran of the agency, replaces retiring Chief Dan J. Eamon who led the agency for the past four years. - September 21, 2009 - Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc
Tech Collective Launches New Website
New site engages users with organizational initiatives, industry resources and business and marketing tools. - September 20, 2009 - Tech Collective
Canada Remains Static in Global Attractiveness for Renewables
Canada remains the ninth most attractive country in the world for renewable energies, according to the latest global analysis by Ernst & Young. It scored 55 points on the ‘all renewables’ index in the August assessment, behind a rating of 70 for first-place United States and 66 for... - September 20, 2009 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Artspace Launches New Art Education Program
Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace (www.artspacenc.org), has announced that the art center will launch a pilot educational program for year-round school track-outs. This program offers intensive-yet-fun, project-oriented classes for students in third through eighth grades. Sessions include... - September 20, 2009 - Artspace