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US Attorney Jim Greenlee Selected as Keynote Speaker for the Council on Litigation Management's Annual Conference

The Council on Litigation Management (CLM) has announced that Jim Greenlee, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi, will be the keynote speaker for the 2009 annual CLM conference. Mr. Greenlee's office secured the indictment of nationally-known plaintiffs' lawyer Richard... - December 24, 2008 - Council on Litigation Management

Students Complete TEFL Training with TEFL Insitute

Students complete TEFL Institute training course and share their thoughts about the course in a course reflection submitted to their instructor. - December 24, 2008 - TEFL Institute

NAFA Members to Pitch in and Help New Orleans

NAFA Fleet Management Association Members will continue their long history of volunteerism by assisting Habitat for Humanity in a project to build homes in New Orleans. - December 24, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association

Gulf Coast Venture Forum Elects 2009 Board of Directors

Timothy J. Cartwright, Tammie Nemecek, Roger Warren, Fred Klaucke, and Bill Hagman have been elected to serve a one-year term on the board. - December 23, 2008 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum

NAMWOLF Lauds Governor Paterson and Executive Director Paul Williams for Increasing Opportunities for Minority And Women Owned Firms

NAMWOLF offers its resources to the DASNY to identify minority and women owned law firms to work on Authority matters. - December 23, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms

Sikhcess™ Participates in the 21st Annual Fannie Mae Walk for the Homeless

Sikhcess™ volunteers, along with hundreds of volunteers from the Washington metropolitan area braved frigid temperatures on Saturday, November 22nd to help raise funds in the battle to end homelessness. Sikhcess™ is a worldwide community service based organization dedicated to creating... - December 22, 2008 - Sikhcess

Market Resolve, LLC Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Rule 3110: Opening Gates for Optimal Corporate Performance

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars has announced today that Market Resolve, LLC - a provider of customized end-to-end solutions tailored for the full range of diverse challenges such as compliance, process, workflow and documentation that are faced by... - December 22, 2008 - The Knowledge Group

The Medical Tourism Association’s Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress Announces Its Official Conference Venue and Hotel

The Medical Tourism Association’s Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress announces its official conference venue and hotel for the 1st annual Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Congress, April 27th-29th, in Monterrey Mexico. The Official Congress Hotel is the... - December 21, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™

The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives $2.1 Million Asbestos Research Grant

The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) has announced that it has received a contract totaling $2.1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to study vermiculite (or Libby amphibole), a mineral resembling mica used in insulation, packing and other processes. A... - December 21, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences

Pinehurst Modern Woodmen Members Plant Trees for Sandhills Habitat

On December 6, local Modern Woodmen of America members gave a lasting gift to the community. Members of the Pinehurst Modern Woodmen Camp gathered at Lourdes Saavedra's home to landscape her new Habitat house. Lourdes is one of 160 Habitat homeowners in the Sandhills region and the first to receive... - December 21, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills

School Administrators Union Applauds President-Elect Obama’s Selection of Rep. Hilda L. Solis as Secretary of Labor

AFSA President Jill Levy responds to the selection of Rep. Hilda L. Solis as the new Secretary of Labor. - December 21, 2008 - American Federation of School Administrators

ARISE Foundation Will Provide Essential Life Skills Training to the Metropolitan D.C. Police School Resource Officers

Continuing its strong four-year partnership with the D.C. police department, ARISE will conduct its two-day Life Skills Instructor Certification Training for School Resource Officers on December 22nd and 23rd in Washington D.C. - December 21, 2008 - ARISE Foundation

Chile Ministry of Education Selects TEFL Institute for Summer English Teaching Program

TEFL Institute participated in a rigorous selection process conducted by the Ministry of Education to receive this honor as the only TEFL training organization approved to offer a Summer Program for teaching English in Chile during the Summer. This is TEFL Institute fourth year to receive such an honor. - December 20, 2008 - TEFL Institute

HelpKeepWarm.org Schedules Sleeping Bag Distribution to the Homeless

HelpKeepWarm.org, founded by Tampa, Florida resident Ricki South, will distribute up to 400 new sleeping bags (valued at $8,000 - $10,000) on Sunday, December 21, at various locations in Hillsborough County. “Our goal was to collect 1,000 bags this year but considering the economy, we are... - December 20, 2008 - HelpKeepWarm.org

Historic New York City Warehouse Protected Forever by Preservation Easement

Last week, the 95-year old Austin, Nichols & Co. Warehouse designed by Cass Gilbert was formally protected by the donation of a preservation easement to the Trust for Architectural Easements. - December 20, 2008 - Trust for Architectural Easements

Wyndmoor Hose Company No. 1 Strives to Continue Community Involvement

Whether it is fighting fires or ensuring needy children and families have an opportunity to celebrate the holidays, Wyndmoor volunteers are near. - December 20, 2008 - Wyndmoor Hose Company No. 1

American Deer & Wildlife Alliance Welcomes Frigid Forage as New Member

The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) is proud to announce their latest ADWA Ally. Frigid Forage is the first food plot seed included in the popular ADWA Buyer’s Guide. With an extensive background in the wildlife industry, John Barsody is qualified in providing buyers with advice... - December 20, 2008 - American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

New Toast Podcast Presents Holiday Gift Ideas to Triangle Businesses and Individual Donors

Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the release of a podcast discussing plans for the 24th annual A Toast to the Triangle event. The podcasts features commentary from Maria Hernandez, director of development for The Tammy Lynn... - December 20, 2008 - A Toast To The Triangle

Date Announced for Second Annual Run for Young

Christ Episcopal Church (www.christchurchraleigh.org) has announced that the second annual Run for Young event will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11 at Christ Episcopal Church, located at 120 E. Edenton St. Run for Young is an event to raise community awareness about the dangers of drinking and... - December 20, 2008 - Run for Young

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Headlining Legal Conference on Privacy Issues in Manhattan

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia will headline, The Institute of American and Talmudic Law’s (IAT Law) Midwinter Conference, entitled, “The Right to Privacy and Individual Liberties – From Ancient Times to the Cyberspace Age,” on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. - December 20, 2008 - The Institute of American & Talmudic Law

Bobokus.com Launches Forex Education, Coaching, and Community Website for Currency Traders Worldwide

Today, a new opportunity exists for Currency or Forex Traders to attain a complete and personalized education in for profitably trading in the Foreign Exchange market. Given the proper education and trading methods, members of the site will become and remain profitable in today's volatile markets. - December 20, 2008 - Bobokus

Paint the Mic; a Poems & Pictures Event

Ceiba Collective builds its name with a striking first event. Paint The Mic is a perfect portrait of poetic art where poets and painters work in collaboration, bringing a new perspective to visual art through poetry and prose. Paint The Mic will take place on Monday January 5, 2009 at 7 PM at La... - December 20, 2008 - Ceiba

C.J. Manahey to Preach Two Sundays at Sovereign Grace Church in Apex NC

C.J. Mahaney, president of Sovereign Grace Ministries, will be visiting Sovereign Grace Church in Apex NC to preach two messages on January 25th 2009 and February 8th 2009. - December 19, 2008 - Sovereign Grace Church

Reasoning Mind Expands to More Houston Area Schools Due to a $1.2 Million Grant from the ExxonMobil Foundation

This Grant from the ExxonMobil Foundation Funds Reasoning Mind and Houston A+ Challenge and Will Improve Math Education in Elementary and Middle Schools Throughout the Houston School District. - December 19, 2008 - Reasoning Mind, Inc.

Women's Expo Announces Holiday Special

Expo Floor Plan Now Available Online. - December 19, 2008 - Women's Expo

Child Predator Safety Educator Pattie Fitzgerald Set to Guest on "Peas In Their Pods" Radio Webcast

Pattie Fitzgerald, child predator safety educator and founder of Safely Ever After, Inc., will be a guest on "Peas In Their Pods" – a radio webcast educating parents and the general public about child abductions and how to prevent them. Hosted by Gaétane Borders and co-hosted... - December 19, 2008 - Safely Ever After, Inc.

Karin A. French, Assistant National Managing Partner, Professional Standards, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Smaller Reporting Company on 2/24/2009

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Karin A. French, Assistant National Managing Partner of Professional Standards, Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Smaller Reporting Company... - December 19, 2008 - The Knowledge Group

Business Chambers Lift Spirits of Foster Care Children in Pasadena

During the holidays, foster care children, who do not live with their parents, exhibit depression, a feeling of isolation, and despair. For those children served by Hillsides, a foster care children’s charity in Pasadena that also serves families in crisis living in Los Angeles County, they... - December 19, 2008 - Hillsides

School Administrators Commend President-Elect Obama’s Selection of Arne Duncan as Secretary of Education

AFSA President Jill Levy responds to President-elect Barack Obama's selection of Chicago schools executive Arne Duncan as the new Secretary of Education. - December 19, 2008 - American Federation of School Administrators

Keanu Reeves, William Peterson, Stephen Bogardus and Ben Barnes Ranked #1 Actors of the Week

Keanu Reeves, William Petersen, Stephen Bogardus and Ben Barnes are the #1 Actors of the Week in Film, Television, Theatre and Home Video, it was announced today by The Actors Hall of Fame. The Top 10 Actors of the Week recognize those actors who star in the most popular Film, Television, Broadway... - December 19, 2008 - The Actors Hall of Fame Foundation

Steven C. Bennett, Partner, Chair, e-Discovery Committee, Jones Day to Speak at KC’s Event on Strategic E-Discovery on 1/28/2009

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Steven C. Bennett, Partner, Chair, e-Discovery Committee, Founding Member, Sedona Conference Working Group on International E-Discovery of Jones Day will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - December 19, 2008 - The Knowledge Group

Tania Sergott, Senior Manager - Audit Standards, Policies and Methodologies, Deloitte & Touche to Speak at KC’s Event on SQCS No. on 02/10/2009

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Tania Sergott, Senior Manager - Audit Standards, Policies and Methodologies of Deloitte & Touche LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “SQCS No. 7 Managing... - December 19, 2008 - The Knowledge Group

Dean Beddow, Senior Manager - Practice Quality, Audit Quality and Risk Management, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on SQCS No. 7 on 02/10/2009

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Dean Beddow, Senior Manager - Practice Quality, Audit Quality and Risk Management of Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “SQCS No. 7 Managing... - December 19, 2008 - The Knowledge Group

Local Chiropractors Gives Holiday Support for Foster Care Charity

Pasadena Charity Receives Holiday Help for Children and Families in Crisis. - December 19, 2008 - Hillsides

ADWA Welcomes Classic Creations

From whitetail deer to elk, show your love for the outdoors in style. Frank and Angie McCubbins of Classic Creations have been creating ‘Wildlife Sculptures in Gold’ for more than 35 years. McCubbins sculpts the animals and scenery deep below the surface under extreme magnification,... - December 18, 2008 - American Deer & Wildlife Alliance

Michael R. Geske, COO of Aphelion Legal Solutions to Speak at KC’s Event on E-Discovery on 2/18/2009

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Michael R. Geske, Chief Operating Officer of Aphelion Legal Solutions will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Strategic E-Discovery: Taking Steps to Avoid... - December 18, 2008 - The Knowledge Group

Pasadena Foster Care Charity Celebrates Season at Parkway Grill

Volunteers Raise Funds to Benefit Children’s Programs. - December 18, 2008 - Hillsides

The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Mitigating the Impact of Risky Investments (CDOs, Credit Default Swaps, and Others)

The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Mitigating the Impact of Risky Investments (CDOs, Credit Default Swaps, and others): a Practical Guide for Municipalities and other public works companies. This... - December 18, 2008 - The Knowledge Group

Edward J. O'Connell, Partner of Jones Day to Speak at KC’s Event on Mitigating the Impact of Risky Investments (CDOs, Credit Default Swaps, and Others) on 06/29/2009

The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcast produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory and tecchnology changes across a variety of industries announced today that Edward J. O'Connell, Partner of Jones Day will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - December 18, 2008 - The Knowledge Group

Independence Visitor Center Chooses Osiris Group as New Marketing Company

Independence Visitor Center Corporation (IVCC), located in the heart of Historic Philadelphia, has selected Osiris Group as its new marketing agency of record. Osiris was chosen over several competing agencies to develop the overall creative concept and integrated plan of action for IVCC’s upcoming marketing efforts. - December 18, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center

NPSA Announces Industry-Focused Committees

The National Portable Storage Association has announced its industry-focused committees for 2009. - December 18, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association

The Global Learning Foundation’s Global Orphanage Network Project Has Successful Start at the Orphanage House in Azerbaijan

Orphans got internet access, a new classroom with multimedia workstations, and instructors who will help them interact with other children all over the globe via online communication projects. - December 17, 2008 - Global Learning Foundation

'Soul Currency' is Main Street's Hope to Create Wall Street Value and Abundance, says Author Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu

Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu, a former Wall Street investment banker and capital markets expert, offers a message of hope and practical inspiration for Main Street in his new book, "Soul Currency: Investing Your Inner Wealth for Fulfillment and Abundance." - December 17, 2008 - Soul Currency Institute

Mini-Courses Begin at Extra Bold Portfolio School in January

“No Experience Necessary” mini-courses at Madison’s Extra Bold Portfolio School will begin in January, 2009. The school offers two 10-week courses – one for production and one for creative concepting. Extra Bold also offers a 12-week course for account service training. - December 17, 2008 - Extra Bold Portfolio School

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