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Nicolas Morgan, Partner, DLA Piper to Speak at KC’s Event on Revenue Recognition for Biotech Firms on 7/29/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Nicolas Morgan, Partner, DLA Piper, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Revenue Recognition for Biotech Firms Live Webcast”. This 2-hour event is scheduled... - June 23, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Nonprofit CINEMA Cleveland Selling Tee Shirts to Help Fund Local Film Projects
To help fund independent film projects as well as local art programs, CINEMA Cleveland is offering t-shirts on their website. - June 23, 2009 - C.I.N.E.M.A. Cleveland
Marketing Magician Joins Your Business Channel as Marketing Expert
UK based Stefan (Marketing Magician) Drew is about to start filming business marketing advice for web based TV channel yBC (your Business Channel) as a Marketing Expert. - June 23, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
ONEHOPE Wine Teams up with Fresh & Easy in Support of American Forests
Joint Campaign helps plant 8,540 trees with American Forests - June 22, 2009 - ONEHOPE
Children of Wounded Soldiers Set to Attend Summer Camp for Free
Beginning on Sunday, June 21st eight children of military service members will get to attend an all expense paid week at an Xpedition Summer Camp, graciously hosted by The Big Horn Ranch and the Armed Forces Foundation. War is as tough for the families left behind as it is for soldiers and the goal was to provide a healthy outlet for the kids and a break for the primary caregiver. - June 22, 2009 - Armed Forces Foundation
New Business Networking Concept Comes to Nottingham
New East Midlands Networking Group Will Help Businesses Combat Recession. - June 21, 2009 - Bryher Business Partnership
Software Testing Expert Jerry Weinberg to Speak at the CAST 2009 Software Testing Conference
When it comes to the world of software testing, few names are as widely recognised as that of Jerry Weinberg. The Association for Software Testing is pleased to welcome Mr. Weinberg to the fourth annual Conference of the Association for Software Testing, CAST 2009. - June 21, 2009 - Association for Software Testing
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Emerging Issues: EITF What's New for 2009 and Beyond?
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on the “Emerging Issues: EITF What's New for 2009 and Beyond?”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, August 20, 2009, at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET... - June 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Chuck Evans, Partner, Accounting Principles Group, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Emerging Issues: EITF What's New for 2009 and Beyond? on 8/20/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Chuck Evans, Partner, Accounting Principles Group, Grant Thornton LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Emerging Issues: EITF What's New for 2009 and... - June 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Federal Medical Marijuana Act Introduced
H.R. 2835 will reschedule marijuana according to the Controlled Substance Act and protect patients in compassionate states from federal arrest and prosecution House Representative Barney Frank, along with 16 co-sponsors, reintroduced legislation to change federal policy regarding medical marijuana. - June 21, 2009 - People United For Medical Marijuana (PUFMM) - Florida
Re-Launch of Financial Health Research Institute Web Site Announced
Financial Health Research Institute, an organization providing unbiased financial education resources, announced today that they have updated and re-launched their web site: http://www.fhri.org - June 21, 2009 - Financial Health Research Institute
Jazz Musicians Raise Funds for Foster Care Kids
Pasadena Jazz Institute Hosts Swank Pack Benefit for Hillsides. - June 21, 2009 - Hillsides
1st Annual "Endangered" Animal Petting Zoo and Carnival to be Hosted by Fred Smilek & Co
The Society to Save Endangered Species is proud to present the 1st annual Amazing “Toy” Animal Petting Zoo and Carnival. A good time will be had by everyone as hundreds of endangered animals will be on display. - June 21, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
"Petting Zoo" for Children to be Hosted by Fred Smilek & Co.
The Society to Save Endangered Species and its founder, Fred Smilek, are excited to be working on a petting zoo project to help educate young children on the importance of preserving the world's endangered species. This isn't your typical petting zoo, however. Instead of interacting with the real... - June 21, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
Oak Brook iCAT Offers a Cutting Edge Approach to Dental Implant Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Oak Brook iCAT is the first dental imaging center of its kind to find a home in the suburbs of Chicago for dental specialists and dentists to diagnose, treatment plan, and follow their dental implant patients. - June 20, 2009 - Oak Brook Smiles
Water for Humans Launches Social Enterprise to Bring Clean Drinking Water Technology to Developing World
MBA project becomes reality as Bainbridge Graduate Institute grads address one of the most pressing global health issues – access to clean drinking water. - June 20, 2009 - Water for Humans
Mrs. Florida Global US Queen Wins National Title
Marisa Thomas is the new Mrs. Global America US 2010. She was crowned by Laurel Shaler, Mrs. Global America US 2009 on Friday night in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. - June 20, 2009 - Global America US Pageant
NAFA Announces Release of Fleet Maintenance Operations Guide
NAFA newest product is a comprehensive resource that examines and provides answers to the fleet maintenance issues every fleet manager has to deal with. - June 20, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
2009 Westchester/Fairfield Walk Now for Autism Raises $625,000 and Counting for Autism Speaks
Autism speaks’ Westchester/Fairfield Walk Now for Autism at Manhattanville College draws more than 12,000 walkers and raises over $625,000 to help find answers about the nation’s fastest-growing developmental disorder. - June 20, 2009 - Autism Speaks - Westchester/Fairfield
Expert Survey: EU Must Bring Expertise to Pakistan
Atlantic-Community.org has published the results of its expert survey on EU policy toward Pakistan. Participants include the Council of the European Union, the Brookings Institution and the Islamabad Policy Research Institute. The survey results come at a critical time in EU-Pakistan relations. - June 20, 2009 - Atlantic-Community.org
Priscilla’s “Wish on a Star” Comes True
A little girl with a life-threatening illness has the wish of her life with Kids Wish Network. - June 20, 2009 - Kids Wish Network
Folsom Personal Trainer Val Fujii Reveals 4 Father’s Day Fitness Tips
Val Fujii, a local Folsom personal trainer and fitness boot camp instructor, is revealing four Father’s Day fitness tips to all the dads out there to help them get back into shape. - June 20, 2009 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Hosts Planning and Administration Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that the Association’s Triangle REALTORS® Leadership Academy will host a planning and administration event on June 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring keynote speaker, Jim Manke. - June 20, 2009 - RRAR
"RawVision of the Men We Know or Have Known," by the Artists Mark Vinsun, Ricardo Francis, Terrence Benjamin, and Cristian Tonhaiser at LeonidesArts Gallery New York
Mark Vinsun, Painter; Ricardo Francis, Painter; Terrence Benjamin, Photographer; and Cristian Tonhaiser, Media Art; of NAS Gallery, Buenos Aires, Argentina will be exhibiting there art of men during the New York City Gay Pride 2009 Festivities at LeonidesArts Gallery. - June 19, 2009 - LeonidesArts New York Gallery
The Vision of Children Foundation Brings Together Foremost Experts on Genetic Vision Disorders at World Symposium
The Vision of Children Foundation (VOC), a non-profit organization focused on finding a cure for hereditary childhood blindness, today announced that renowned researchers from around the world gathered in San Diego at the Seventh World Symposium on Genetic Vision Disorders. Research results, new discoveries and a commitment for increasing collaboration were shared at the two-day event. - June 19, 2009 - Vision of Children Foundation
TeenClassifieds.net to Launch Much Anticipated Social Network
TeenClassifieds.net is set to launch its much anticipated social network Monday, June 22, 2009. As a one stop information website for college students and teens. TeenClassifieds.net sets the stage for academic and service needs of today’s young people. TeenClassifieds.net is a free online... - June 19, 2009 - TeenClassifieds
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Revenue Recognition for Biotech Firms Live Webcast on July 29, 2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Revenue Recognition for Biotech Firms Live Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (ET – New York) - June 19, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
John Rhodes, Global Managing Partner, Life Sciences, Deloitte & Touche LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Revenue Recognition for Biotech Firms on 7/29/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that John Rhodes, Global Managing Partner, Life Sciences, Deloitte & Touche LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Revenue Recognition for Biotech Firms Live Webcast.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on July 29, 2009, Wednesday at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET. - June 19, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Dave Gray, 2nd Vice President, Field Office Service, StanCorp Equities, Inc. (“The Standard”) to Speak at KC’s Event on 401(k) Plans on 08/20/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Dave Gray, 2nd Vice President, Field Office Service, StanCorp Equities, Inc. (“The Standard”) will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - June 19, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
British Four Star General Shares “My Hope for Peace” in HFC International Interview
The Head of the British Army, General Sir Richard Dannatt, has shared his hopes for peace in a recent TV interview. - June 19, 2009 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International
Melinda Reid Hatton, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, American Hospital Association to Speak at KC’s Event on Form 990 for Hospital Reporting on 07/09/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today Melinda Reid Hatton, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, American Hospital Association will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast... - June 19, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Paul Mandell, President, Clutch Group to Speak at KC’s Event on Outsourcing and Offshoring for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective on 06/23/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today Paul Mandell, President, Clutch Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Outsourcing and Offshoring for Attorneys: A... - June 19, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Improving Governance is Only Solution to Pakistan's Woes
For the first time in the 60-year history of Pakistan, the civil society organizes itself into Good Governance Council to propagate, promote and pursue good governance in the federal, provincial and district governments as well as the public sector corporations and statutory bodies tasked to provide public services. It is set to lead the way to meet the Challenge of Change in the 21st century Pakistan. - June 19, 2009 - Good Governance Forum
WCED Assistant Executive Director to Speak at Association of Legal Administrators Meeting
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Conni Tucker, assistant executive director for WCED, will be speaking at the Association of Legal Administrators monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 24 at noon in the NC Cary Bar... - June 19, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Broadcasters Association Unveils New Name
The Online Broadcasters Association has announced a change in the name of their organization. Now known as the Digital Broadcasters Association, the trade organization feels that the new name accurately reflects the broader membership of the association. At the same time, the name retains the... - June 19, 2009 - Digital Broadcasters Association
The Ohio River Valley Women’s Business Council Utilizes Greater Cincinnati’s Largest PR Firm’s Expertise
Eisen Marketing Group Begins Pro Bono Work With Operation: Outreach 2009 Grant Program Winner. The Ohio River Valley Women’s Business Council (ORV-WBC) will take advantage of Eisen Marketing Group’s (EMG) in-kind services after being selected as one of seven organizations to receive... - June 19, 2009 - Ohio River Valley Women's Business Council
MoCHIP—Child Identification & Protection Program: Keeping Missouri Kids Safe
On July 11, 2009 the Missouri Masonic Family will be on hand at the Little Guppy Child Development Center’s Safety Day to further ensure the safety of area children by providing ID Kits free of charge. - June 19, 2009 - Polar Star Rose Hill #79
NSHMBA to Host Open Membership Meeting in Rookwood Tower
Professionals Encouraged to Attend for Cincinnati Chapter Updates and Networking - June 19, 2009 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Porter Wright’s Thomas O. Gorman to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Understanding New Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations ("C&DIs")
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Thomas O. Gorman, Chair- Securities Litigation practice group, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast... - June 19, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Scientology: Know Yourself Know Life Ads Drive Thousands to Website
Scientology: Know Yourself Know Life (http://www.scientology.org) ads released one month ago are causing a 70% percent increase in traffic to church's website. - June 19, 2009 - Church of Scientology
Peter Popoff DVD Reflects 40 Years of Christian Ministries
Peter Popoff Ministries announces a free gift of Free Miracle Spring Water and Free Crosses in honor of forty years of the Reverend Popoff's Christian ministries. The outreach organization continues to reach out to believers and non-believers seeking prayers in Australia, Canada, US and the UK. This Christian Evangelical Ministry offers personalized prayer for anyone seeking the love of Christ. Popoff recommends going online and visiting him at http://www.yourprayer.co.uk/index.php. - June 18, 2009 - Peter Popoff Outreach
WIAAP Supports National Asking Saves Kids (“ASK”) Day Campaign Promotes Gun Safety to Physicians, Parents
June 21, 2009 (Father's Day) is national ASK Day -- Asking Saves Kids. This initiative educates physicians and families about the importance of determining whether there are guns in the homes where their children play. - June 18, 2009 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Mimi Rothschild Allows Parents to Contribute to Homeschooling Lessons
Suggestions from parents and educators will help enhance curriculum. - June 18, 2009 - Mimi Rothschild
Libby Sartain Joins I4cp as Executive in Residence
Sartain’s expertise as CHRO at Yahoo! Inc. and Southwest Airlines is now available to i4cp members. - June 18, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Hosts Appraisal Luncheon Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association will host a lunch and informational session sponsored by the RRAR Government Affairs Committee featuring local appraisers and a local lender on Thursday, June 18 at... - June 18, 2009 - RRAR
Soap Star and News 4 Reporter Help FAAN Walk for Food Allergy in Long Branch, NJ
Local Celebrities and Senator Come Together to Support the FAAN Walk for Food Allergy SEPT. 12. Over 1,000 Walkers Expected to Stroll the Long Branch Boardwalk. As any parent knows, life with children is a balancing act between worrying for their safety and setting them free to grow and meet new... - June 18, 2009 - FAAN Walk for Food Allergy - Long Branch, NJ
Balance Gym Supports DC’s Bike to the Beach Century Ride for Autism Research
Balance Gym has signed on as official gym sponsor of Bike to the Beach (B2B), an annual 100-mile (century) bike ride and fundraiser for Autism Speaks. Founded by three local high school students, B2B has raised over $150,000 for autism research, advocacy and awareness. - June 18, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Atlanta’s Dream House Receives $5,000 Donation from IBBA and M&A Source
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and the M&A Source donated $5,000 through its GIFT program to the Dream House for Medically Fragile Children of Atlanta, Georgia, at the IBBA – M&A Source Spring 2009 Joint Conference for Professional Development. In 2008, IBBA... - June 18, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association
All Potholes Lead to the Adopt-a-Pothole Project
Introducing the launch of the "Adopt-a-Pothole" programme in South Africa by the Empowerment Gateway Group. The project aims to create 20000 jobs and to repair 6 million potholes in the South African road infrastructure while meeting UN-MDG's guidelines. - June 18, 2009 - Empowerment Gateway Group
Streetcar Set to Electrify
Car club introduces Europe’s first plug-in electric car. From next week, Streetcar, the UK’s largest car club, is giving the general public the chance to drive one of Europe’s first plug-in electric hybrid cars. - June 18, 2009 - Streetcar