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Release of Historical Novel About Antarctica
Describes historical novel, Surviving Erebus, and major expedition of Sir James Clark Ross commanding ships HMS Erebus and Terror to major discoveries in Antarctica in 1841. - August 09, 2008 - More Curious Minds
Scott L. Beauchene, Director, Valuation Services Group, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on “IRC Section 409A: Deadline Looming - Are You Prepared?” on 10/24/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Mr. Scott L. Beauchene, Director in Valuation Services Group of Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “IRC Section 409A: Deadline Looming - Are... - August 09, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Aliya Wong, Director for Pension Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Speak at KC’s Event on “IRC Section 409A: Deadline Looming - Are You Prepared?” on 10/24/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Aliya Wong, the Director for Pension Policy of U.S. Chamber of Commerce will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “IRC Section 409A: Deadline Looming - Are You... - August 09, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Australian Pacific Touring Honours Club LaBourse
Club LaBourse Wins Top 10 Agency Award at Recent Product Launch - August 09, 2008 - Club LaBourse Oceania Pty Ltd
Foreclosure Prevention Workshop to be Held at Freedom Debt Management, Inc.
President Bush signed the "Federal Housing Finance Regulatory Reform Act of 2008" on July 30th, making this workshop quite timely. Referenced as the "Hope for Homeowners Act" by many; FDM's goal is to help people position themselves to take advantage of the program when it takes effect October 1st, 2008. - August 08, 2008 - Freedom Debt Management, Inc.
NAMWOLF Welcomes Cobalt LLP to Its Law Firm Membership
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) recently welcomed to its Law Firm Membership Cobalt LLP; an AV-rated, women-owned law firm with five attorneys, based in Berkley, California. - August 08, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Welcomes Bailey Law Group, PC to Its Law Firm Membership
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) recently welcomed Bailey Law Group, PC a nine-attorney, AV-rated woman-owned law firm based in Washington, DC to its Law Firm Membership. - August 08, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Congratulates Firm Member Nancy Pearl on Formation of New Firm, Miletich Pearl LLC
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) welcomes Miletich Pearl LLC, the new firm formed by the owners of Pearl Canter & Sterrenberg-Rose, LLC and Miletich Ricca, LLC. - August 08, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Welcomes Pruetz Law Group LLP to Its Law Firm Membership
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) recently welcomed to its Law Firm Membership Pruetz Law Group LLP; an AV-rated, women-owned law firm based in Los Angeles, California. - August 08, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Jack O'Brien Golf Outing Set for 9/21/2008
The Second Annual Jack O'Brien Memorial Golf Outing (sponsored by the Action Party of Morton Grove) is scheduled for Sunday, September 21, 2008 at the Mt. Prospect Golf Course which is located at 600 S. See-Gwun Avenue in Mt. Prospect, IL 60056. This event was created to honor long-time Morton... - August 08, 2008 - Action Party of Morton Grove
ANZA Technology Network Brings Innovative Tech Workshops Down Under
Guidewire Group’s Chris Shipley and Southern Cross Venture Partners Lead Dynamic One-Day Sessions for US Market Exploration. - August 07, 2008 - ANZA Technology Network
Paul T. Denis, Partner, Co-Chair, Antitrust/Competition Group, Dechert LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on New Antitrust & Competition Policy Guidelines on 10/30/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Paul T. Denis, Partner, Co-Chair, Antitrust/Competition Group of Dechert LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “New Antitrust & Competition Policy... - August 07, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on New Antitrust & Competition Policy Guidelines
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on New Antitrust & Competition Policy Guidelines. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, October 30th, 2008, at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT – New... - August 07, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
BBB Warns About Voter Registration Scams
Beware of callers seeking personal information. - August 07, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Morton Grove Action Party Annual Picnic
The Action Party of Morton Grove will hold its Annual Picnic on Sunday, August 17, 2008 from 12 Noon to 5 PM at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center located at 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove where all residents of the village and their families are welcome. - August 07, 2008 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Florida Celebrates Breastfeeding Month
Governor Crist declares month of August as Breastfeeding Month to support and promote breastfeeding as the healthiest choice in infant feeding. - August 07, 2008 - Florida Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc.
How Much Money do Companies Waste on Tuition Reimbursement?
Study Finds Most Firms Provide Tuition Assistance But Don’t Track the ROI. - August 06, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
A Crop--for the Cure
A Crop—for the Cure: Crafts and Creativity Raise Money for Breast Cancer Fund. Ever thought your scrapbooking hobby could help cure breast cancer? Put your creativity to the task by learning new scrapbooking techniques and tips while supporting a worthy cause. Join Athena’s Pink Ladies... - August 06, 2008 - Athena's Pink Ladies
Tucson Chamber Winds Quintet in Concert at Urban Laboratory Arcosanti
The Cosanti Foundation presents a six-course dinner followed by a Tucson Symphony Orchestra Chamber Winds concert on Saturday, August 16th, 2008. - August 06, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
International Players Tour Selects Oakley as "Official Eyewear"
IPT announces Partnership with market leader Oakley to benefit IPT Membership. - August 06, 2008 - International Players Tour
Speaking of Women’s Health Names 2008 Sponsors
Dr. Lisa Roberts, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president and CEO of Gynecology & Laparoscopic Surgeons, PC (www.glsi.info), has announced the sponsors for the 2008 Speaking of Women’s Health Conference to be held on... - August 06, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Releases Podcast on North Carolina Event
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced the release of a podcast that discusses the Make Mine a Million $ Business™ program, how women business owners can get involved and the benefits the program... - August 06, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Spare Some for Autism Now Accepting Grant Applications for 2008-2009 School Year
The local non-profit organization, Spare Some For Autism, is currently accepting grants from educators working with Children on the Autism Spectrum in the Wake County Public School System. These grants will benefit children with autism participating in the WCPSS’s special needs programs... - August 06, 2008 - Spare Some for Autism
Brain Aerobics Could be Key to Famous Heart Doctor’s Longevity, Says Alzheimer’s Expert
The late pioneer heart surgeon Michael DeBakey attributed his longevity to genetics and not smoking. However, Alzheimer’s disease and brain longevity expert Dharma Singh Khalsa, M.D. believes that mental exercise and brain aerobics played a big role. - August 06, 2008 - alzheimersprevention.org
Designers for Darfur Launch Their Newly Designed Website
The nonprofit organization Designers for Darfur (DFD) is pleased to announce the launch of their newly designed website provided by media partner, Ingenium Media, Inc. (www.ingeniummedia.com). Designers for Darfur truly believe this newly launched website will allow them to engage and inspire visitors as the organization moves forward with their efforts in helping the suffering people of Darfur. - August 06, 2008 - Designers for Darfur
GreenifyNow Thinks They Have a Solution to Global Warming
A new organization is storming its way to the front lines in the fight against global warming. - August 05, 2008 - GreenifyNow
Free Online Course in Authentic Kabbalah
Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Education & Research Institute, the largest group of Kabbalists in Israel, is offering a free 24-session Kabbalah course that will be given by North American senior instructors, Tony Kosinec of Toronto and Michael Kellogg of St. Louis. - August 05, 2008 - Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Education & Research Institute
Governor Charlie Crist Recognizes Dunedin FL as First Purple Heart City
Dunedin Florida is the First Purple Heart City in the country. Thurs. Aug. 7, Purple Heart Park, located in Downtown Dunedin, a dedication ceremony takes place to honor Purple Heart Recipients. Representative C.W. Bill Young, a Representative from the Office of Governor Charlie Crist and many local Vets will be in attendance. Dunedin is setting a precedence for other cities to become Purple Heart Cities. This ceremony is in accordance with the National Day of Recognition. - August 04, 2008 - City of Dunedin
East Bay Chamber Announces 18 Finalists for Rhode Island’s Got Talent Show
East Bay Chamber announces 18 RIGT Finalists. The best singers and musicians in Rhode Island will contend for $1,750 in cash prizes at Rhode Island’s Got Talent Show on August 16th at Barrington High School. - August 04, 2008 - East Bay Chamber of Commerce
New Foundation Will Build School in Honduras
A new local non-profit foundation dedicated to promoting greater understanding of and appreciation for foreign cultures will make building a bilingual school in Honduras its first project. The board of directors of Inner Wisdom, a group devoted to “helping create a better understanding of... - August 04, 2008 - Inner Wisdom
Fall Teaching Opportunities Available at School of Champions
Paid teaching positions at School of Champions, an after school program of the Children of the Dump Vallarta are available for 2008-2009 year. - August 03, 2008 - Children of the Dump
NARI Wins Prestigious 2008 Gold Circle Award for Excellence in Association Communications
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) announced today it has been recognized by American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) & The Center for Association Leadership with a 2008 Gold Circle Award for excellence in communications in its Website Category. "The Gold... - August 03, 2008 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
PATH Joins NetHope Information Technology Consortium
PATH has become the 23rd member of NetHope, an information technology consortium of leading nongovernmental organizations specializing in humanitarian relief, emergency response, and conservation. NetHope enables members to extend their communications infrastructure and Internet-based applications... - August 03, 2008 - NetHope
CAAGRI Announces DNA Links Man with His African Relatives; Tennessee Man to Meet His African Relatives in Fredericksburg, Virginia
African Chief to atone for US slavery as he reunites with distant relative. - August 03, 2008 - CAAGRI
LARM! The Original User-Contributed Metal Reviews Site Back Online
The original underground metal user-contributed reviews site, LARM!, went offline some years ago and has now been restored as a reviews archive as part of the net's longest-running metal site, the Dark Legions Archive. - August 02, 2008 - American Nihilist Underground Society
Family Festival and Special Celebration in Columbia County on August 3 Offers Glimpse of Tibetan Art, Crafts, Culture, Food, Music, and Religion
The amazingly beautiful 130-acres that comprise the Pumpkin Hollow Retreat Center in Craryville, NY (Columbia County) will be transformed into a Tibetan village on Sunday, August 3, for a celebration of "Chökhör Day," a very important day in the Buddhism, the religion of Tibet, as it commemorates the first time the Buddha taught publicly, around 2500 years ago. - August 02, 2008 - The Vikramasila Foundation
Bike MS Experiencing Record Registration for September Event
Thousands Expected to Attend 20th Anniversary Celebration. - August 02, 2008 - National MS Society - Eastern North Carolina Chapter
"Bought & Sold"
Minnesota’s Faith Community Against Modern Day Slavery. Justice North invites Minnesotans to an anti-human trafficking event on September 9, 2008, 6-9 pm, at the Christos Union Depot in St. Paul. - August 02, 2008 - Justice North
Bahamas Sea Turtle Group Launches International Ad Campaign to Stop the Slaughter of Sea Turtles in The Bahamas
Bahamas Government urged to pass legislation to stop the killing and torture of sea turtles in The Bahamas says Bahamas Sea Turtle Conservation Group. Turtle Group asks: If Cuba can protect sea turtles, why can't The Bahamas? - August 02, 2008 - Bahamas Sea Turtle Conservation Group
International Affairs Council Calls for Host Families
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), has announced that the organization is calling for families to host professionals from the former Soviet States in mid-August for one to three weeks. Small stipends are available for families interested... - August 02, 2008 - International Affairs Council
The Bark Ark - for All Creatures Great and Small
The FL-3 Airboat Search and Rescue team is proud to announce the launching of Bark Ark®, an emergency pet and animal flood rescue project. - August 02, 2008 - Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on Virtual Leadership for Virtual Assistants!
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Lori Ruff. - August 01, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Virtual Assistants Building Confidence to Make Their Business a Successful Reality
VAnetworking.com proudly announces its first successfully completed VAinternship by Pat Zappavinga - August 01, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
CSIRI.org Obtains Federal 501 (c)(3) Status and Begins Grant Submissions to Fund the Launching of the First Model Projects for "Mom'Sos": (Science of Open Systems).
A new paradigm in education excellence called "Design by Teams Methodology" is creating a new generation of systems scientists. - August 01, 2008 - Computer Social Impact Research Institute, Inc.
NAFA’s Canadian Fleet Management Seminar Goes Bilingual
NAFA will offer the Canadian Fleet Management Seminar in both French and English for the first time, September 14-16, 2008. - August 01, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Dale Carnegie Training Tampa Bay Finalist for the 2008 Small Business of the Year Award by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce
Dale Carnegie Training Tampa Bay Receives Nomination as Finalist for 2008 Small Business of the Year Award by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce. - July 31, 2008 - Rick J. Gallegos & Associates
Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay Receives Territory of the Year Award 2008 Under Leadership of Rick J. Gallegos, President/CEO
In a competition of 170 world-wide offices, Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay received the highest award for growth and instructional quality. - July 31, 2008 - Rick J. Gallegos & Associates
Tampa Bay Advertising Federation Installs New Board
New officers and members of the board of directors for the Tampa Bay Advertising Federation have been elected by the association’s members and installed. The new board will serve the advertising industry for the 2008-2009 year and include these officers: Craig Neuman, Regional Marketing... - July 31, 2008 - Tampa Bay Advertising Federation
Connecticut BBB Issues Alert About Real Estate Investment Scams
How to spot shady real estate investors and related scams. - July 31, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Appoints New Vice President, Community Investment
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced the appointment of Elizabeth C. Sullivan as Vice President, Community Investment. Sullivan will oversee the program and grantmaking activities of the Community Foundation. Formerly a senior vice president for capital programs at The Kresge... - July 31, 2008 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan