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First Class Homeschool Ministries Announces New Headquarters/Open House
Christian ministry that helps churches start homeschool co-ops gets a boost in the form of free office space at US Digital's Outreach Center. - April 02, 2009 - First Class Homeschool Ministries
Latham & Watkins’ Brian W. Smith to Speak at KC’s Event on Banking and Financial Services Laws for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective Live Webcast on 05/14/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast recently announced that Brian W. Smith, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Banking and Financial Services... - April 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
New Fundraising Forum Built to Inspire the Everyday Athlete
New Web base fundraising forum motivates the active community to lend a hand to charitable causes nationwide. - April 02, 2009 - RaceRaiser
Spreading Polar Fever: Arctic Entrepreneur Shares Adventure, Awareness with CEOs at the North Pole
Rick Sweitzer, the founder of The Northwest Passage and Polar Explorers, is leading a group of 20 top-level executives on an adventure to 90 degrees North. The team is comprised of active members of the World Presidents Organization and the Young Presidents Organization who are joining Sweitzer not just for the adventure, but to experience the Arctic environment directly. - April 02, 2009 - Polar Explorers
Urban Organizations to Question City Council and Mayoral Candidates
Ten urban-minded organizations are combining forces to question City Council and mayoral candidates about their vision for Austin’s urban core. - April 02, 2009 - Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association
Autism Speaks Announces National Capital Area Walk Now for Autism Will be Held on October 31, 2009 on the National Mall
Autism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism advocacy organization, today announced the date for the National Capital Area Walk Now for Autism. All event proceeds support Autism Speaks who’s mission is to increase awareness about the growing autism epidemic, raise funds for research,... - April 02, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Director Honored with Kids Included Together Founders Award, Awardee Recognized for Her Ability to Create Lasting Partnerships
Rayna Aylward, Executive Director of the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation, was presented with the Kids Included Together (KIT) Founders Award at a luncheon ceremony on March 20th in San Diego. Jan Giacinti, KIT CEO, made the surprise announcement at the 5th Annual KIT National Conference... - April 02, 2009 - Kids Included Together
Miller Williams, Jr, Partner/Principal of Ernst & Young to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding New IRS Rules That Restrict Profits Sent Overseas on 06/18/2009
The Knowledge Group/Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that E. Miller Williams, Partner/Principal, of Ernst & Young’s National Transfer Pricing Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast... - April 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on Understanding New IRS Rules That Restrict Profits Sent Overseas
Multinational corporations are subject to transfer pricing regulations under Section 482 of the tax code that are intended to ensure that companies do business with their related foreign entities at “arm’s length,” and that taxes paid in each country are commensurate with the... - April 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Alan Shapiro, Partner of Deloitte Tax LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding New IRS Rules That Restrict Profits Sent Overseas on 06/18/2009
The Knowledge Group/Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Alan Shapiro, Partner, of Deloitte Tax LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding New IRS Rules That Restrict... - April 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
New Software Package to Calculate and Report Oil Spills
A new software application has been released which simplifies and facilitates the calculation and reporting of accidental oil slicks. The tool allows personnel to assess the extent and volume of spilled oil. This vital information can then be reported in standardized formats to oil spill response teams and regulators. - April 01, 2009 - The Oil Spill Training Company Ltd.
Dr. Degruy to Keynote Austin’s 3rd Annual Louis Gregory Race Unity Symposium
Third Annual Louis Gregory Race Unity Symposium on kicks off in the morning of April 2, 2009 at Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, featuring Dr. Joy DeGruy as the keynote speaker; panel of diverse and insightful residents. The annual symposia offer constructive presentations and discussions on diversity and unity,scholarships to winning college students of the essay competition. - April 01, 2009 - Baha'i Faith, Austin
Locals Elected to National Council
Two local leaders have been named to a national council for long-term care billing. Business Office Manager Sibyl Bledsoe and Accounting Manager Jamie Keefer, both of Magnolia Manor, were recently accepted as members of the American Healthtech Enhancement Council. American Healthtech provides... - April 01, 2009 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities
New Online Mapping Tool Attracts Business
The Economic Development Foundation and Brenham Community Development Corporation have just sped up and simplified the process of attracting job growth and new business to Brenham with the launch of Brenhamprospector.com. A goal of the program is to simplify the process of working with local... - April 01, 2009 - Economic Development Foundation of Brenham
IBBA Hires Director of Commercial Marketing Programs
The International Brangus Breeders Association is pleased to announce that Grant R. Keenen will join the IBBA staff on March 31, 2009 as the new Director of Commercial Marketing Programs. Grant Keenen is a graduate of the University of Arkansas Agriculture, Food and Life Science program with a... - April 01, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Goodwill Announces Spring Cleaning "Sweep" Stakes
Donors to Goodwill stores in Southwest Florida have the opportunity to enter the Goodwill Spring "Sweep"stakes every time they donate until May 2, 2009. The Grand Prize winner will receive $500 towards a closet makeover and reorganization from B&B Closets, Inc. - April 01, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Hermosa Beach Soccer Club Clinches Consecutive League Title and Top Seed
The Hermosa Beach Soccer Club clinched the South Bay Peninsula Soccer League’s Over-30 league title for a second consecutive year. - April 01, 2009 - Hermosa Beach Soccer Club
Not Everyone Lost Money in the Stock Market, Says the "JALC Investment Club"
John A. Logan College Investment Club will host the Stock Market Summit, Saturday, April 4 from 9 AM to 5 PM in the John A. Logan College Conference Center. The summit, geared to investors and market traders of all ages and experience, will explain how to get the most from your investments and trading. - April 01, 2009 - John A. Logan College Investment Club
The Northeast Region of Sigma Gamma Rho Celebrates 70 Years of Service to the Community at Regional Conference
On April, 24, 2009 over 400 members of the international service organization Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated will convene at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center to celebrate the Northeast Region’s 70 years of commitment to enhancing the quality of life within the community. Deborah I. - April 01, 2009 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. Northeast Region
Take a Vacation to Ireland This Year and Receive a Tax Deduction
If you are going to take a vacation in 2009, then why not receive a tax deduction at the same time? or the same price or even less than that of a conventional walking, cycling or just a relaxing vacation you can experience Ireland at its best and receive a tax deduction on your 2009 taxes. You can even get in a little exercise if you are so inclined. - March 31, 2009 - For A Cause
52 Countries Vie for the First Annual Consuls' Regatta Trophy as Part of the XXIII Elissa Regatta at the Houston Yacht Club
On Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. vessels with the flags of 52 countries will compete in the first Annual Consuls’ Regatta during the Houston Yacht Club's annual Elissa Regatta. Co-organized by the Houston Junior Chamber (the Jaycees), the Spanish Consulate and the Houston Yacht Club,... - March 31, 2009 - Houston Junior Chamber
Buckleysandler Continues Its Expansion with the Addition of Leading Financial Services Team
Thirteen Attorneys Join the Financial Services Law Firm at the Center of the Nation’s Financial Services Industry. - March 31, 2009 - BuckleySandler
American Foundation for Children with AIDS Joins CharityCall and Truist
New Mobile Donation Platform Offers Fundraising Boost to AFCA - March 31, 2009 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Journey to Restoration: Healing for the Post-Abortive Woman
Frigidity, psychosomatic pregnancies, uncontrollable crying, the emotional aftermath of abortion is a real phenomena. Often considered a taboo topic, Joneen Horton, Founder of Divine Image, an online women’s ministry (http://www.DivineImage.org), tackles the topic of post-abortion in her new... - March 31, 2009 - Divine Image
For Those Who Choose Cremation the Global Preservation Project Announces the Launch of New Division: My Living Reef
The Global Preservation Project an international nonprofit organization solely dedicated to ecological and cultural preservation announced today the launch of its new division; My Living Reef, a reef restoration division based out of San Diego, CA. This division is yet another example of Global Preservation Project’s dedication to eliminate the economic motivation for habitat destruction, by transforming non eco-friendly industries into eco-beneficial industries with higher returns. - March 30, 2009 - My Living Reef
New Motivational Book "Making Life's Puzzle Pieces Fit" Just Released by weLEAD Incorporated
weLEAD Incorporated just announced its second printed publication. "Making Life's Puzzle Pieces Fit" written by Greg L. Thomas, weLEAD founder and president. It offers 12 unique principles that fit together to bring greater happiness and personal fulfilment. - March 30, 2009 - weLEAD Incorporated
Red Cross And AVMA Make First Step Towards Protecting Animals During Disasters
First responders applaud the collaboration between Red Cross and AVMA, look forward to helping AVMA and Red Cross deliver on their promise to protect animals and their owners alike during disasters. - March 30, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
EDSPA Announces Green Initiative
The Board of Directors of the Egg Donation and Surrogacy Professional Association (EDSPA), a multidisciplinary third party family formation organization, has announced the start of its Green Initiative. EDSPA, a not-for-profit organization, believes that building a strong foundation includes... - March 29, 2009 - EDSPA
NAFA: One Year Later
Thanks to an ambitious Strategic Plan, NAFA Fleet Management Association, which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, has made strides to move the association forward for the next fifty years. - March 29, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Raleigh Named Best Place for Business and Careers for Third Straight Year
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that the Raleigh metropolitan area has been named the “Best Place for Business and Careers” for the third straight year by Forbes.com. The media outlet reviewed the 200... - March 29, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
WOmen @ Work Releases Podcast on Male-Dominated Industries
Lisa Pineiro, president of Technical Services Inc., a privately held electrical training and recruiting firm, and founder of WOmen @ Work, a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging young women to explore traditionally male-dominated construction fields, has announced that WOmen @ Work has... - March 29, 2009 - WOmen @ Work
N.C. Legislative Leaders Introduce Bipartisan State Bill Supporting Creation of Yadkin River Trust
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) is commending the filing March 25 of Senate Bill 967 for the creation of the Yadkin River Trust by its sponsor, state Sen. Fletcher L. Hartsell, Jr. (R-Cabarrus), and co-sponsors N.C. Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand (D-Cumberland) and Senate... - March 29, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
Communities in Schools of North Carolina Releases Podcast on Johnson Automotive Reverse Raffle
Linda Harrill, president and CEO of Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), has announced the formal release of an audio podcast detailing the organization’s partnership with Johnson Automotive. The podcast features Kate Kenney, resource development consultant for... - March 29, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
Seniors-Discount.com Names Editor - Nancy Worrell
Seniors-Discount.com is an online source for 50+ Americans who want to save money, without lowering their standard of living. The site provides timely articles, coupons and discounts, email notifications, and an interactive blog. Seniors-Discount.com and its writers are authorities on helping Seniors save money on daily expenses. - March 28, 2009 - Seniors-Discount.com
Sara Kelsey, Counsel, WilmerHale to Speak at KC’s Event on Banking and Financial Services Laws for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective Live Webcast on 5/14/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Sara Kelsey, Counsel at WilmerHale will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Banking and Financial Services Laws for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective Live Webcast”. - March 28, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Banking and Financial Services Laws for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on the “Banking and Financial Services Laws for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective Live Webcast.” This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at... - March 28, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
ReferralWeb Announces Kickoff of Monthly Seminar Series
April 8 Seminar: Building Your Business with Online Social Networks - March 28, 2009 - ReferralWeb
Root Capital Announces Launch of Innovative Five-year $63M Growth Capital Campaign: Funding to Significantly Expand Organization’s Impact on Global Poverty
Root Capital announced today that it has launched a comprehensive Growth Capital Campaign that will significantly increase its capacity to serve rural grassroots businesses in developing countries by establishing a sustainable social enterprise and fully self-sufficient lending program by 2013. The... - March 28, 2009 - Root Capital
Morton Grove Action Party Declines Invitation to Candidates’ Forum
The Morton Grove Action Party, a grassroots Morton Grove-based political party, declines an invitation from the Morton Grove Public Library to attend a candidates' forum, based on numerous inconsistencies, some of which were found in the library's own board meeting minutes. - March 28, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Earth Hour Detroit 2009
Participants are asked to turn off their lights from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, Saturday, March 28, for the largest climate event in history. - March 28, 2009 - The Night Move
Community Foundation for Livingston County Awards More Than $5,000 to Pinckney Community Schools
The Community Foundation for Livingston County awarded a grant of $5,125 to Pinckney Community Schools to support the continuation of an orchestra education program and annual side-by-side concert with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. This grant will enable student musicians the opportunity to... - March 28, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Bolney Resident Hosts Pub Quiz to Fundraise for Marathon Run
Jo Colchester from Bolney, near Haywards Heath, is holding a pub quiz at 8pm on the 5th of April at the Eight Bells in Bolney to raise funds for the Family Holiday Association London Marathon team. By holding the pub quiz and running in the marathon, Jo aims to raise as much as she can for the... - March 28, 2009 - Family Holiday Association
College Workshops Help Teachers Handle Tourette Syndrome in the Classroom
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome hosts college workshops designed to inspire and educate teachers on helping students with special needs. - March 28, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Molten Bronze Glows at Cosanti Night Pour
Night bronze pour open to the public at Cosanti Historical Site. - March 28, 2009 - Cosanti Foundation
Lamorinda DART Urges Wildfire Preparation for Pets (and People...)
In Northern California fire season started in February 2009. Pet owners must prepare themselves and their pets for fire emergencies. Last year Northern California had more than 1,000 wildfires raging at the same time. This year the draught is even worse. It is time to act. We will show you how. - March 28, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
Paul Hastings' John Douglas to Speak at KC’s Event on Banking and Financial Services Laws for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that John Douglas, Partner, Corporate Department, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Banking and Financial Services Laws... - March 28, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Paint the Mic: In Solidarity, One Love
Ceiba Collective puts on a great artistic and entertaining event to promote unity. - March 28, 2009 - Ceiba
Tigerlily Foundation Supports EARLY Act, Legislation That is Focused on Breast Cancer Education and Awareness in Young Women Under 40
Tigerlily Foundation supports Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) on behalf of the "Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act of 2009," (EARLY) Act, legislation that is focused on breast cancer education and awareness in young women under 40. The EARLY act would provide $9 million a year from 2010 to 2014. - March 28, 2009 - Tigerlily Foundation
Non-Profits Raising Donations in Tough Economic Times
In these tough economic times non-profit organizations are battling to raise much needed donations, but the organization ...For A Cause, a registered 501(c)(3) organization itself, is trying to make things a little easier, and at no cost to other organizations. - March 27, 2009 - For A Cause
Accidental Rep’s "Variations on ‘A Doll’s House’" Make Work in Progress the Goal
John Strasberg's Accidental Repertory Theater presents Ibsen's "A Doll's House" in a traditional translation, and in a new version, in repertory, opening April 23, at John Strasberg Studios, 555 Eighth Avenue, NYC. - March 27, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater