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Nicholas J. Ketcha, Jr., Director, FinPro & Former FDIC Div. of Supervision Director to Speak at GKC’s Event on “New Regulatory Changes on FDIC Deposit-Insurance Fund"
The Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that Nicholas J. Ketcha, Jr., Managing Director at FinPro, and former FDIC Director for Division of Supervision will speak at the Global Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference... - December 19, 2006 - The Knowledge Group
Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation Awards Community Investment Grant to Triangle Family Services
Grant from Foundation to Help Health and Well-Being of Women in the Triangle - December 18, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
New Study Results - Lead Sheet: Champion of Recycling
Pressures on building material manufacturers are increasing: environmental soundness and recyclability of materials are becoming central product demands. Many materials are considered to have green credentials. However, the real environmental performance of a product depends on its recovery rate... - December 16, 2006 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
Popular Spanish-Language TV Personality Rashel Diaz to Co-Host 3rd Annual Latino Awards of Excellence
Annual Conference Honors Latin American Achievements in Direct Response Market. Rashel Diaz, a popular top model and entertainment reporter from Hispanic television, will co-host the Electronic Retailing Association’s 3rd annual Latino Awards of Excellence on Tuesday, January 30 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, FL. The Latino Awards of Excellence honor the top achievements in the Latin American direct response market, including retailing production, Internet, suppliers, and media. - December 15, 2006 - Electronic Retailing Association
Philadelphia Executive Service Corps Joins Nonprofit Center at La Salle University
Consulting Services to Delaware Valley Nonprofits Expand as ESCDV Moves to the Nonprofit Center at La Salle University - December 15, 2006 - The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University
Second Annual Logo Design Makeover Comes to a Close
LogoBee selects 15 winners for their non-profit Makeover event. - December 15, 2006 - LogoBee Logo Design
Inaugural Certified Professional Organizer (CPO) Exam a Milestone for Organizing Industry
The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and the Board of Certification for Professional Organizers (BCPO) are pleased to announce the inaugural Certified Professional Organizer® (CPO®) exam. The exam will be administered on April 25, 2007, at NAPO’s Annual... - December 15, 2006 - Board of Certification for Professional Organizers
Executives from Google, eBay, Discovery Channel, LinkedIn Gather to Discuss Importance of Multi-Channel Marketing
The Electronic Retailing Association will be holding their 15th annual Mid-Winter Leadership Conference & EXPO on January 28-30, 2007 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, FL. This convention brings together the most profitable companies in the industry for three full days to celebrate the power of networking, to discuss changing consumer behavior, and to highlight the latest trends in social media and mobile devices. - December 15, 2006 - Electronic Retailing Association
International President's Meeting 2007 in Egypt
Leaders of 95 countries come to Egypt for the first time to attend the most important annual meeting for the world’s largest youth organization (Cairo, February 18th, 2007) - AIESEC, the world’s largest student-run organization, will host the annual International President’s Meeting 2007 in Egypt, February 18th – 27th, 2007, where the Presidents of 95 countries will reunite for the most important event of the year. - December 14, 2006 - AIESEC
AIGA Ornament Auction
An Ornament Auction to Celebrate Earth - December 14, 2006 - AIGA Miami
HomeTowne Realty Donates Portion of Sales to Me Fine Foundation
Local Real Estate Firm Participates in “Selling For Kids” Campaign - December 14, 2006 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Women Presidents Organization Member Recognized as Best Investment Opportunity
SBTV.com President Susan Solovic Selected by Women’s Technology Cluster at Conference - December 14, 2006 - Women President Organization
Scout Declares It's Time to Revise the Boy Scout Law
Boy Scout Jacob Wittren goes beyond the Boy Scout Law to help needy members of his community. - December 14, 2006 - Bedsidebooks, Inc.
Ghana: UK Gap Year Students Support Football Project
An innovative football training project in Ghana is being supported by UK Gap Year students wanting coaching experience and professional league placements. - December 13, 2006 - Teaching & Projects Abroad
Youth Groups Sought to Organize Local Book Drive
Bedsidebooks is seeking students, scouts and youth groups to establish book drive to benefit local non profits. Groups and individuals can earn a stipend up to $450 for their efforts. - December 13, 2006 - Bedsidebooks, Inc.
NC Association of Nurse Anesthetists Announces All-time Highs in Membership
Membership Growth Mirrors Growth in CRNA Supply in NC - December 13, 2006 - NC Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Haka New Year! i-to-i Launches Maori Culture Course for 2007
i-to-i, the leading meaningful travel provider is offering travellers a once in a lifetime opportunity to get to the very heart of the fascinating ways of the Maori as part of its first wave of brand new experiences in New Zealand. The i-to-i Maori Culture Course promises to be a truly unique... - December 13, 2006 - i-to-i
Annastasia Anderson, of the U.S.A., Wins Ms. World 2007
Ambassadorial Society of America Announces 2007 Ambassadors to the World™. As the official competition host, the Ambassadorial Society of America, LLC, and its parent company, the Ambassadorial Society of America, LLC, have announced the International and National competition winners. They are Ms. World, Annastasia Anderson, and Ms. US World, Dawna Lee Heising. - December 12, 2006 - Ambassadorial Society of America
Speaking of Women’s Health Honors Dr. Etta Pisano
Foundation Recognizes Doctor for Breast Cancer Research - December 12, 2006 - Speaking of Women's Health
Mexico Tourism Board Congratulates World Heritage Alliance on One-year Anniversary
New Members of the Alliance Announced on November 14 in Los Angeles - December 12, 2006 - Mexico Tourism Board
19-year-old Edina, Minnesota Resident Uplifts Small Health Clinic in Ghana
A 19-year-old member of the Edina, Minnesota community, Rebecca Holloway-Nahum, is currently volunteering with United Planet to provide invaluable support to a community in Ghana, while immersing deeply in Ghanaian life and culture. - December 12, 2006 - United Planet
John R. Segerstrom, Chairman of the Board ALCO & Head of PQMResearch to Speak at GKC’s Teleconference on "New Regulatory Changes in the FDIC Deposit-Insurance Fund"
The Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that John R. Segerstorm, a nationally distinguished personality in the banking and financial world, Chairman of the Board ALCO, and Head Of PQMReserach will speak at the Global Knowledge... - December 12, 2006 - The Knowledge Group
Monarch Butterflies Head South for the Winter
A blanket of orange and black coats the volcanic highlands of central Mexico - December 11, 2006 - Mexico Tourism Board
Michael L. Stevens, SVP & Director of Regulatory Affairs at the CSBS to Speak at KC’s Teleconference on "New Regulatory Changes in the FDIC Deposit-Insurance Fund"
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that Michael L. Stevens, Senior Vice President and Director of Regulatory Affairs for the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - December 11, 2006 - The Knowledge Group
Women Presidents Organization Member Voted Top Recruiter in Boston
New Dimensions in Technology President Beverly Kahn Recognized by Women’s Business Boston - December 11, 2006 - Women President Organization
X Marks the Spot
RFID Industry Association Maps the RFID Ecosystem - December 11, 2006 - RFID Tribe
Mexican Mayans Descendants Make Debut in Apocalypto
Hollywood Geared up to Release Film on Mayan Civilization - December 10, 2006 - Mexico Tourism Board
GLBT Community Advocate "Maddawg" Matt Locklin to Appear on Pacifica Radio's Queer Voices to Hash it All Out on KPFT 90.1 with Hostess Deborah Bell
Gay and AIDS community organizer "Maddawg" Matt Locklin will be honored on Pacifica radio "Queer Voices" on KPFT 90.1. Schedule guest for the 8:OO PM broadcast. Mr. Locklin, a volunteer, was recently awarded both the Islamic charities - House of Charity "humanitarian award," and in Jan-07 will recieve the prestigous "Jefferson Award." Sometimes controversial, but always effective and funny as hell, it's Matt Locklin. Tune in on 12-18-06 @ 8PM "Queer Voices" on KPFT 90.1 ~ Pacifica Radio - December 08, 2006 - AIDS Housing Coalition Houston-AHCH-inc.
23-year-old Springfield, Massachusetts Resident Teaches English to Needy Children in Ecuador
A 23-year-old member of the Springfield, Massachusetts’s community, Erin Duffy, is currently volunteering with United Planet to provide invaluable support to a community in Ecuador, while immersing deeply in Ecuadorian life and culture. - December 08, 2006 - United Planet
32-year-old San Antonio, Texas Resident Works in an Orphanage with Needy Children in Honduras
A 32-year-old member of the San Antonio, Texas’s community, Mary Held, is currently volunteering with United Planet to provide invaluable support to a community in Honduras, while immersing deeply in Honduran life and culture. It is her 6th time being in Honduras, she is working on her doctorate in social work. - December 08, 2006 - United Planet
Tom Thunstrom, Operation Hope Program Manager, to Join Beyond Expectations at Educational Forum
Tom Thunstrom, Operation Hope Philadelphia Area Program Manager, will be among the presenters with Beyond Expectations (BE) at the YAC Science Fair and Educational Forum this Saturday, December 9. Tom will present information about their national Banking on Our Future program. - December 08, 2006 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
Amber Alert Issued for Girl in Tennessee (Andrea Montoya - 3)
The Gatlinburg Police Department has issued a Tennessee Statewide AMBER Alert for Andrea Montoya. Andrea is a 3 year-old, white female. She has light brown hair and brown eyes and is 3 feet tall and weighs 35 pounds. She was last seen wearing a purple coat and gray jogging pants. Andrea was... - December 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
Amber Alert: Texas Toddler Taken at Gunpoint (Austin James McKinney -- 2)
A Texas Amber Alert has been issued for a 2-1/2-year-old boy abducted at gunpoint from a residence in the 2200 block of County Road 584 in Rosharon in Brazoria County. Authorities are searching for Austin James McKinney. The child has blond shoulder-length hair and blue eyes. He was last seen... - December 07, 2006 - Project Safekids
New Study Results -- Eternal Lead Sheet: Lifecycle from Cradle to Cradle
Producers of building materials are struggling very hard to improve the lifetimes of their products. The lead sheet industry however is one step ahead. Working to the EN 12588 standard for lead sheet, members of the European Lead Sheet Industry Association (ELSIA) operate to manufacturing criteria,... - December 07, 2006 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
NAPO's Get Organized Month 2007 Biggest and Best Yet
The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) sponsors its third annual Get Organized Month in January 2007. Get Organized Month is a national industry-wide event dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of getting organized and of hiring a professional organizer. - December 07, 2006 - National Association of Professioanl Organizers
Albany Medical College Volunteers to Open Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda
Medical Student Group Founder Stephanie Van Dyke Will Return to Uganda to Run Clinic after Graduation - December 06, 2006 - Engeye
LogoBee.com Wraps up 2006 on a High Note
Logo design firm gets ready for a successful 2007. - December 06, 2006 - LogoBee Logo Design
Financial Freedom Society Inc. (FFSI), America’s First and Only Financial Health Club, Announces Reduction in Monthly Society Dues Without Reducing Benefits
Financial Freedom Society Inc (FFSI), America’s first and only financial health club, announces reduction in monthly society dues without reducing benefits. The announcement was made December 2, 2006 and was effective as of December 1, 2006. Society monthly dues were lowered to $19.95, down... - December 06, 2006 - Financial Freedom Society Inc Independent Membership Consultant
Cary Visual Art Presents Barbara Grygutis As Guest Lecturer
Nationally Renowned Artist Discusses Public Art - December 05, 2006 - Cary Visual Art
NREI Club Brings Education and Investment Opportunities to Show Investors How to Build Extraordinary Wealth with Assets They Already Have
National Real Estate Investment Club (NREI Club) will be hosting a seminar on Wednesday December 6, 2006 at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Pleasanton, California and Thursday December 7, 2006 at the Marines Memorial Club & Hotel, San Francisco, California. Jason Wallace will present a... - December 05, 2006 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
In Search of the Next Bill Gates – Only This Time He’ll Be Black
St. Louis Entrepreneur Steve Conley kicked off his Youth Entrepreneur teleseminar on December 4. Conley and his Network amassed over $25,000 in services and support to bring this class free-of-charge to 10 lucky scholarship recipients. - December 05, 2006 - We Care Worldwide, Inc.
InfoWorld, the Leading IT Solutions Media Group is Media Sponsor for Global Knowledge Congress’ Cybersecurity Event on January 2007
The Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that InfoWorld, the leading IT Solutions Media Group is media sponsor for Global Knowledge Congress’s upcoming teleconference on “Cybersecurity: How To Combat Hackers.”... - December 05, 2006 - The Knowledge Group
Scotto, Merone and Calabrese Join HeartShare Board
Rosanna Scotto, Valerie Merone and Salvatore Calabrese join the HeartShare Human Services of New York Board of Directors. - December 05, 2006 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
i-to-i Flies the Flag for Meaningful Travel on International Volunteer Day 2006
With International Volunteer Day here again (5 December 2006) and the season of goodwill just around the corner, leading meaningful travel provider i-to-i is urging people to back the fight against mindless holidays and join the thousands of individuals worldwide who are swapping their hedonistic... - December 05, 2006 - i-to-i
Ghana Trip to Establish Cultural and Commerce Ties to Michigan
Multicultural Business Council (MBC) announced today it has formally begun the initial planning stages for a cultural tour to Ghana. The announcement followed research done by Joseph P. Cool of Cool & Associates of Waterford, Michigan, which shows tremendous opportunities for commerce between... - December 02, 2006 - Max Impact Corporation
World Vision Relocates Staff from Malakal as Fighting Breaks Out in Southern Sudan
World Vision has temporarily relocated 17 international staff from Malakal and surrounding areas to other locations in Southern Sudan. “Gun shots were heard from both sides, and people were running from all sides,” said a World Vision staff member who had to take cover during the fighting. In total, 120 humanitarian staff have left due to conflict in the Upper Nile area. - December 02, 2006 - World Vision US
Weight Control Charity Set for Major Growth
A campaigning weight control charity has won major grant aid to develop its worldwide research and support activities. - December 02, 2006 - The Weight Foundation
State Education Leader Joins Oxford Community Project
Dr. Janice O. Davis to Work to Establish Communities In Schools Program - December 02, 2006 - Communities in Schools of NC
Christopher Painter, Deputy Chief of the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, Department of Justice to Speak at GKC’s Cybersecurity Event on January 2007
The Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Christopher M.E. Painter, Deputy Chief of the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section at the Department of Justice will speak at the Global Knowledge Congress’s upcoming... - December 02, 2006 - The Knowledge Group
Jim Melnick, Director of Threat Intelligence, iDefense/VeriSign, Inc to Speak at Global Knowledge Congress’ Cybersecurity Teleconference on January 2007
The Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory-focused teleconferences has announced today that Jim Melnick, Director of Threat Intelligence, iDefense/VeriSign, Inc will speak at the Global Knowledge Congress’s upcoming teleconference entitled: “Cybersecurity: How To... - December 02, 2006 - The Knowledge Group