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Book Release - Conjuring Black Funk: Notes on Culture, Sexuality, and Spirituality, Volume I by Herukhuti (Foreword by Samuel R. Delany)
The revolution is here, and it is funky. Conjuring Black Funk: Notes on Culture, Sexuality, and Spirituality, Volume I, by Dr. Herukhuti, published by Vintage Entity Press, is now available for purchase. About The Book Conjuring Black Funk is the critical social text for this millennium, a... - November 10, 2007 - Black Funk
Women Presidents’ Organization Honors Marilyn Carlson Nelson at 10th Anniversary Gala
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that Marilyn Carlson Nelson, an advisor to the WPO, was honored with the Entrepreneur of the Decade Award at the WPO’s 10th Anniversary Gala at the Beaux Arts landmark St. Regis Hotel in midtown New York on Nov. 7. WPO members,... - November 09, 2007 - Women President Organization
NPSA Helps Budget-Minded Churches Save Space
The National Portable Storage Association offers affordable portable storage containers to nonprofit organizations that need extra space – not extra building project expenses. - November 09, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Paul Colonna, SVP & Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income, GE Asset Management to Speak at the Knowledge Congress’ CDOs & the Subprime Market Event on 11/16/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Paul Colonna, CFA, SVP & Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income with GE Asset Management will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “CDOs... - November 09, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Raja Chatterjee, Global Head, Anti-Corruption Group, Legal & Compliance Division, Morgan Stanley to Speak at KC’s FCPA Compliance Event in 12/12/07
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Raja Chatterjee, Global Head of the Anti-Corruption Group in the Legal and Compliance Division with Morgan Stanley will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference... - November 09, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Rapper The Game’s BWS Europe Department Will Drop First Official Release
In an effort to expand exposure for the European division of Compton’s native rapper The Game and his Black Wall Street music label, BWS Europe’s debut mix tape will be released on their official website later this week. - November 09, 2007 - The Black Wall Street Europe
Fish & Richardson P.C., One of the Largest IP Law Firms Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Clarifying KSR and Its Impact on Patent Law on 11/20/07
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Fish & Richardson P.C., one of the largest intellectual property law firms will be sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Clarifying KSR and Its Impact on Patent Law”. This 2.5-hour event is scheduled for November 20, 2007, Tuesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET. - November 09, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
John Dragseth, Principal, Fish & Richardson P.C. to Speak at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on Clarifying KSR and Its Impact on Patent Law on November 20, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that John Dragseth, Principal of Fish & Richardson P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Clarifying KSR and Its Impact on Patent Law”. - November 09, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Thomas J. Colson, President & CEO, IP.com, Inc. to Speak at the Knowledge Congress Event on Clarifying KSR and Its Impact on Patent Law on November 20, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Thomas J. Colson, President & CEO of IP.com, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Clarifying KSR and Its Impact on Patent Law”. - November 09, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Jeffrey G. Randall, Partner & Head of Patent Litigation With Skadden to Speak at the KC’s Event on Clarifying KSR & Its Impact on Patent Law on November 20, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Jeffrey G. Randall, Partner, Intellectual Property and Technology of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled:... - November 09, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Chris Conte, Associate Director with the SEC’s Enforcement Division to Speak at the Knowledge Congress’ Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Event in 12/12/07
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Christopher Conte, Associate Director in Enforcement with Securities and Exchange Commission will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Foreign... - November 09, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Kenneth Bass III, Of Counsel, Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. to Speak at KC’s Event on Clarifying KSR & Its Impact on Patent Law on November 20, 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Kenneth Bass III, Of Counsel of Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Clarifying KSR and Its... - November 08, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Jeffrey Sherwood, Partner and Lead Counsel, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer Feld LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Clarifying KSR & Its Impact on Patent Law on 11/20/07
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Jeffrey Sherwood, Partner and Lead Counsel of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer Feld LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Clarifying KSR and Its... - November 08, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Attention All Non-Profits; Logobee Announces Third Logo Design Makeover Giveaway
LogoBee is having its third annual logo design Makeover Giveaway. This is where non-profit organizations submit their information to LogoBee and a group of them will be selected to receive a logo and stationery design package donated by LogoBee. - November 08, 2007 - LogoBee Logo Design
BBB Warns: Make Sure Your Pet is in Good Hands When You’re Out of Town
In 2006 alone, BBBs across the U.S. took in almost 500 complaints about kennels. If you are considering a boarding kennel, BBB has advice to help you choose a safe and reliable home-away-from-home for your pet. - November 08, 2007 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Overcoming Rheumatism: French Chef Takes a Bite Out of the Big Apple
For French Chef Christian Plumail, the New York City Marathon means far more than running the world’s most famous foot race – it means carrying himself with fist-pumping enthusiasm for 42 kilometres from a past of infernal pain and disability to a stable future of mobility and physical... - November 08, 2007 - The Bone and Joint Decade
Baltimore Chapter of Women Presidents’ Organization to Host Recruitment Luncheon
The Baltimore Chapter of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) will be holding a recruitment luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Engineer Club, located at 11 W. Mount Vernon Place in Baltimore. The event will feature keynote speaker Marsha Firestone, president and... - November 07, 2007 - Women President Organization
Mathematics Professor Becomes Mega-Church Pastor
From a University professor to the Pastor of the largest church in Africa, Dr. William Kumuyi’s life has taken a change of direction – definitely for the better. - November 07, 2007 - Harvest Fields Commissioning International
Shelia Gray Elected President of DirectEmployers Association
Shelia Gray, Director of Global Talent Acquisition at International Paper Company, elected President of national non-profit employer organization. - November 07, 2007 - DirectEmployers
ERA Issues Top 10 Tips for Safe, Smart Online Holiday Shopping
As consumers are poised to spend more than $24.6 billion online for holiday gift giving this season, the Electronic Retailing Association (ERA) wants online shoppers to be smart, savvy, and safe. Some of the nation’s most prominent online retail merchants such as eBay, ShopNBC, QVC and Home... - November 07, 2007 - Electronic Retailing Association
SOYA's Founder Writes and Directs New Play to Debut at Morgan State University
Educator and writer Khadijah Ali-Coleman writes original play to be produced at Morgan State University in February 2008. - November 07, 2007 - So Our Youth Aspire (SOYA), LLC
AIIP 2008 Conference: Keynote, General Session Speakers Set
The Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP) announced today that Jaclyn Kostner, Ph.D. will present the keynote address at the association’s annual conference in 2008. The conference will be held Apr. 30 to May 5 in Pittsburgh, PA. - November 07, 2007 - Association of Independent Information Professionals
ImportRaffle.com Revolutionizes Charitable Raffles
Non-Profit Organization ImportRaffle.com Raffling off Nissan Skyline R33 GTR, proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Club of Green Bay, WI. - November 07, 2007 - ImportRaffle.com
12 Women Earn Free Breast Implants on MyFreeImplants.com -- That's 2 Dozen Double-D's
MyFreeImplants.com posted record growth in revenue, memberships and most importantly -- bust lines. The number of memberships on the website are simply bursting at the seams. Through the massive support of the philanthropic efforts from contributors worldwide, this innovative website is proving to be a viable force in the lucrative cosmetic surgery financing industry. - November 06, 2007 - MyFreeImplants.com, LLC
Jane Kraus and Kathy Sherbrooke Honored by Women Presidents’ Organization and Entrepreneur Magazine
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) and Entrepreneur Magazine have announced that Circles Marketing Solutions has been named No. 3 of the Top 50 fastest-growing women-owned/women-led privately-owned businesses in the United States and Canada. Circles Marketing Solutions was included in... - November 06, 2007 - Women President Organization
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives $970,000 Grant for Interpreting Biomonitoring Data
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational research to enhance the value of the investment in biomedical sciences, has announced that Dr. Harvey Clewell, director of the Center... - November 06, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Kristi Yamaguchi to Chair 23rd Annual a Toast to the Triangle
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced that Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi will again serve as the honorary chair of the 23rd annual A Toast to the Triangle™ scheduled for March 2008 at North Carolina State... - November 05, 2007 - A Toast To The Triangle
World Vision Responding to Historic Flooding in Mexico
Agency concerned about risk of disease; reaching 300,000 stranded people “will take time” - November 04, 2007 - World Vision US
Chicago Churches Look Beyond Race & Religion to Celebrate Thanksgiving
The Third Annual "Miracle on 127th" Street Thanksgiving Celebration unites nearly twenty churches of all denominations and cultures for one community-focused service. - November 04, 2007 - The Lighthouse Church of All Nations
Portable Storage Helps Marching Band Keep Step
The National Portable Storage Association's member companies are helping one of the nation's best marching bands keep step with storage needs. - November 04, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Lilly Pulitzer Via Palm Beach and For Darfur Present "Brighter Days for Darfur Benefit" November 15 at Brazilian Court
Benefit For Darfur organization and Lilly Pulitzer - November 03, 2007 - For Darfur, Inc.
"All In For A Cure" Charity Poker Tournament
The First Annual All In For A Cure Poker Tournament, hosted by The Outer Limit Studios and CFLPokerSource is to be held on November 17, 2007 at Kiwi's Pub and Grill in Altamonte Springs, FL. The proceeds for this tournament will benefit PanCan. - November 03, 2007 - All In For A Cure Charity
Medical Tourism Association Visits Indian Hospitals
The Medical Tourism Association, the industry's first non-profit trade association for international healthcare providers, has recently returned from the medical tourism conference held in Goa, India and a subsequent two week tour of the top India hospitals. - November 03, 2007 - Medical Tourism Association™
Breakfast Club of the Triangle Makes $1000 Donation to the Me Fine Foundation
The Breakfast Club of the Triangle (BCA Triangle) has announced that it has donated all of proceeds of its member golf tournament raffle to the MeFine Foundation. Members of BCA Triangle and their guests raised a thousand dollars in the tournament raffle. The $1,000 check was presented to the Me... - November 03, 2007 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Six Finalists Selected for the BioWest 2007 Venture Showcase Competition, Presenting World-Changing Technologies
Novel diagnostics focusing on the management of therapeutics, innovative nanoscale drug and vaccine delivery technology, pioneering use of small molecule therapeutic products for treating multiple diseases of the brain, cutting edge technology for the production of algae-based biofuels, new... - November 02, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Koni Kim Honored by Women Presidents’ Organization and Entrepreneur Magazine
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) and Entrepreneur Magazine have announced that Koni Corporation has been named number two of the Top 50 fastest-growing women-owned/women-led privately-owned businesses in the United States and Canada. Koni Corporation was included in the list of the... - November 02, 2007 - Women President Organization
Willardson & O'Toole Represent NCADA at National Level
Two NCADA past presidents take over leadership roles at DRI, the national civil defense trial bar. - November 02, 2007 - NC Association of Defense Attorneys
CADS Board Member Lester Hyman Speaks in Paris
Mr. Lester Hyman, the Center for Advanced Defense Studies’ own board member and a founding partner of the prominent Washington, D.C. law firm of Swidler & Berlin, spoke at the inaugural festivities for the official launch of the joint Masters degree program between the Catholic Institute... - November 02, 2007 - Center for Advanced Defense Studies
Chrysallis Organization to Participate in the Kick-Off Meeting of "How to Talk to be Understood" Project
Chrysallis – Close to Disability will participate in the kick-off meeting of “How to talk to be understood” project that will take place on 03-04 November 2007 in Krakow, Poland. The “How to talk to be understood” project is funded by the Life Long Learning (Learning... - November 02, 2007 - Chrysallis-Close to Disability
Internet Developer Offers Free ClickBank Tools and Ads for All
Disillusioned by the cost and quality of the tools available an internet developer creates and releases tools for all to use the ClickBank marketplace on their websites. - November 02, 2007 - Celtnet
BBB Advises Donors on California Wildfire Relief Efforts
Many Americans want to help the thousands of Southern Californians displaced by the wildfires. The most common way people across the country can do this is by making donations to the many relief agencies and charities already at work. However, as with every natural disaster, there are some... - November 02, 2007 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
New York I Chapter of Women Presidents’ Organization Receives First Chapter Award
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that the New York I Chapter will receive the First Chapter Award at the WPO’s 10th Anniversary Gala honoring its members. The event will be held at the Beaux Arts landmark St. Regis Hotel in midtown New York on Wednesday, Nov. 7. - November 01, 2007 - Women President Organization
2007 MIMA Summit Attracts Record Attendance - Interactive Marketing is No Longer a Side Show
With attendance up 82% from 2006, the Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association’s (MIMA) Annual Summit is becoming a leading educational forum for interactive marketers nationwide. - November 01, 2007 - Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association
Boot Camp for New Dads Fatherhood Program Launched in England
Having taught thousands of new fathers across the U.S. how to burp, feed, change, comfort and bond with their new babies, Boot Camp for New Dads, a non-profit orientation program for fathers-to-be, has recently been adopted in Liverpool, England. - November 01, 2007 - Boot Camps for Dads
S.S. Success: a New Mentoring and Tutoring Program Sets Sail at Ogemaw Heights High School
A new mentoring and tutoring program is just getting started at Ogemaw Heights High School (in the West Branch - Rose City Area School District). - November 01, 2007 - S.S. Success (at Ogemaw Heights High School)
Car Santa Gives Away Free Cars
Car Santa will be giving away over 100 free cars to needy families across the nation this Christmas season - November 01, 2007 - Cars 4 Christmas
MYS Announces the Release of iTunes Instructional Video
Macdonald Youth Services (MYS) announces the release of an iTunes instructional video entitled "How to Subscribe to and Play Podcasts Using Apple's iTunes". Podcasts, which are downloadable audio or video files, are a productive way to learn about trends and issues that impact online volunteering within non-profit organizations. - November 01, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services
Columbus Chapter of Women Presidents’ Organization Receives Women Empowering Women Community Service Award
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced that the Columbus Chapter will receive the Women Empowering Women Community Service Award at the WPO’s 10th Anniversary Gala honoring its members. The event will be held at the Beaux Arts landmark St. Regis Hotel in midtown New York... - October 31, 2007 - Women President Organization
24th International Blues Challenge Jan 31-Feb 2, 2008 in Memphis
Blues artists from all around the world compete for cash, prizes, gigs and industry recognition - October 31, 2007 - Blues Foundation
PRStreet Selected as Newest Member, Agency of Record for Breakfast Club of the Triangle
The Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle (BCA Triangle) has selected PRStreet, the Triangle’s award winning marketing and public relations firm, as its newest Executive Member and agency of record. As the agency of record, PRStreet will handle media relations,... - October 31, 2007 - Business Clubs of the Triangle