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Andrew Jones to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference

Andrew Jones, an attorney at Southern California Edison, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Jones is slated to speak on the topic “Best Practices for Managing Deposition Value and Minimizing Deposition... - January 13, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management

Mobile Monday Chicago Kicks of 2010 with an Event on Protecting Intellectual Property

Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago today announced that it will kick off 2010 with an event this coming Monday, January 18th, on protecting intellectual property during all stages of mobile development. - January 13, 2010 - Mobile Monday - Chicago

Federal Department Contracting Information Added to FARSmarterBids.com

FARSmarterBids.com offers federal department contracting resources, including 'Doing Business With' guides, spending forecasts, prime & subcontractor lists, Recovery Act information, and other resources to help companies bid on government contracts. - January 13, 2010 - FARSmarterBids

Rocks from the Moon and Mt. Everest Summit Headed to International Space Station

A piece of the Moon collected during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969 will have a new home on the International Space Station, along with a rock from the summit of Mt. Everest. Former astronaut and Challenger Center for Space Science Education Board Member Scott Parazynski, MD, presented both rocks... - January 13, 2010 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education

President Obama Announces New Funding for “Educate to Innovate” Program

Science and Teacher Mentor Awards also announced at White House Event. President Barack Obama announced new funding for the “Educate to Innovate” program during a White House event on January 6 that also honored educators from across the country for excellence in mathematics and science teaching and mentoring. - January 13, 2010 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education

NASA Administrator Bolden Stresses Importance of Inspiration & Education

Remarks made during keynote address at American Astronomical Society Meeting: NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, Jr. stressed the importance of inspirational space exploration missions and education during his keynote address at the American Astronomical Society’s national meeting in Washington, DC on January 6. - January 13, 2010 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education

Streetcar Expansion Plans to Include BMW

Streetcar, the UK's largest car club, has announced it is to almost double its fleet within nine months, and add several new vehicle types to the scheme. - January 13, 2010 - Streetcar Limited

iTrip.net Closes Out 2009 with a Strong Presence in 10 Markets: Plans for 10 New Markets in 2010

Despite the tough economic climate faced by many businesses in 2009, iTrip.net, a full-service, web-based vacation rental management system has grown its presence both online and in the markets it currently holds, including Sandestin, Panama City, Orlando, South Walton Beach and Perdido Key in... - January 13, 2010 - iTrip

DC Family Helped by Local Baltimore Charity to be Featured on "the Oprah Winfrey Show" Thursday, Jan. 14

In 2003, after being diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of six, Eric Ware underwent chemo and radiation treatments at Children’s National Medical Center. He and his family participated in many Casey Cares programs to keep their spirts up. Unfortunately, Eric lost his battle, and Aaron struggled to go on. His wise pediatrician prescribed something unusual for Aaron. That story will be featured on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" this Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010. - January 13, 2010 - Casey Cares Foundation

Science Teachers Conference Gets Boost from Chevron Corporation

Chevron Corporation has made a significant financial contribution to Texas Teachers. The Science Teachers Association of Texas announced Chevron as the presenting sponsor of the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching to be held November 11-13, 2010 in Houston, Texas. - January 13, 2010 - Science Teachers Association of Texas

Robert T. Horst to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference

Robert T. Horst, Partner at Nelson Levine deLuca & Horst, LLC, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Horst is slated to speak on the topic “Preventing and Defending Bad Faith Claims: Current Trends and... - January 13, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management

Dan Ruderman to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference

Dan Ruderman, Account Executive at LexisNexis, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Ruderman is slated to speak on the topic “Matter management: what it means for claims and claims legal professionals.” The... - January 13, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management

Micki Nelson, MWH Named to CSIA Board

Micki Nelson, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, MWH is named to the CSIA, Board of Directors - January 13, 2010 - CSIA, Colorado's Technology Association

Texas Self Storage Association Donates Funds to Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston

TSSA presented a check for almost $33,000 benfiting the Shriners Children's Hospital in Galveston, Texas for the treatment of critically burned children. - January 13, 2010 - Texas Self Storage Association

Revolution Radio is Now "The Revolution" on Television. Due to Popularity in St. Louis, MO on Prime Time Radio The Revolution is Seeking Advertisers for TV on CTN Network

The Revolution is a regional, independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) Evangelistic Association offering Paid advertisements that are usually tax deductible on their new TV program to be closed captioning sponsors. "The Revolution" being an upstart TV program is offering well below cost prices as low as $100 a month for Television (times 3 months) = $300 giving advertisers a total of 8 TV shows a month for a total of 24 aired episodes with their sponsored logo, verbal name mention, & credits listing. - January 13, 2010 - The Revolution Evangelistic Association

Every Kid Deserves to Hold a Frog

Tree Frog Treks would like 25,000 children in the San Francisco Bay Area to hold a frog, gecko, tortoise, snake, lizard, or bug. The purpose of this goal is to get children in touch with the environment and to create critical thinkers who will work to save, preserve, and maintain our home. The fate... - January 13, 2010 - Tree Frog Treks

Leading Home Energy Auditing Company Announces New Guarantee

Pro Energy Consultants’ new guarantee promises homeowners they won’t have to pay a penny if they don’t feel the company’s customized, diagnostic home energy audit will successfully evaluate their home’s performance. Based on the customer’s needs, the home energy audit will either pinpoint which improvements will be the most cost-effective for maximizing a home’s energy efficiency or verify the home is already energy efficient. - January 13, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants

Metal vs. Wood/Wood vs. Metal at The Cathedral Gallery

The Crucible’s art gallery in Oakland’s historic Cathedral Building announces its first exhibition of the new year. “Metal vs. Wood/ Wood vs. Metal” is a group exhibition “showdown” featuring new works of art of metal and/or wood. Encompassing a diversity of techniques, such as joinery, carving, turning, welding, forging, pouring, and machining, Metal vs. Wood showcases work that pushes the boundaries of what these materials have to offer. Opening Reception January 21st 6-9PM. - January 13, 2010 - The Crucible

The Crucible Forges a Stronger Organization in 2010

After a decade of making industrial and fine art accessible to the Bay Area, Founder Michael Sturtz transitions to Creative Director, as Kathleen Brown comes on board as Interim Executive Director. - January 13, 2010 - The Crucible

Beauty Bar Announces Plans to Open in Portland, Oregon’s Old Town District in Early 2010

Portland, Oregon will be the next location of the renowned Beauty Bar nightclubs. - January 13, 2010 - Beauty Bar Portland

Local CT Arts Center Serves as Host for Gallery Event

The Comicbook Artists Guild is excited to announce the very first CAG Gallery Showing featuring a Tribute to Rusty Haller, hosted by the Green Street Arts Center in Middletown CT. Commencing with an opening celebration on Friday, January 22nd, the gallery showing will feature work from some of the... - January 12, 2010 - Comicbook Artists Guild

Church Safety Roundtable Group Grand Opening; Jon Schrock President

The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management is pleased to announce the establishment of its Charlotte NC Chapter. - January 12, 2010 - Jon Schrock

The Quality Inn Reliant Park Hotel Announces the 2010 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

2010 Rodeo is here again. Grab your boots and best cowgirl or ranch hand for a wonderful excursion to dance and show at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The Quality Inn and Suites has definitely won a blue ribbon with its hotel accommodations with Rodeo guests, vendors and participants. Now... - January 12, 2010 - Quality Inn Reliant Park/Medical Center

The Ava Gardner Museum and The Clayton Center Partner to Bring the Short Circuit Traveling Film Festival to Clayton for the Third Year

An Afternoon of Film. - January 12, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum

New Church New Vision

A new church in Alabama that's going to change the Southeast. - January 12, 2010 - Kingdom Christian Center

New York Charter Parents Association Launches the First One-Stop Charter Application Center

New York Charter Parents Association (NYCPA) is launching the first one-stop application center for parents seeking to apply to charter schools. For the first time, public school parents have a centralized walk-in location where they can consult with a NYCPA parent leader and apply to a charter... - January 12, 2010 - New York Charter Parents Association

David J. McMahon to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference

David J. McMahon, Managing Partner at Barger & Wolen LLP, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. McMahon is slated to speak on the topic “Strategies for the Effective Handling of Complex Claims.” The conference... - January 12, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management

Lewis F. Collins, Jr. to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference

Lewis F. Collins, Jr., Attorney at Butler Pappas Weihmuller Katz Craig, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Collins, Jr. is slated to speak on two topics: “Effective Management of Discovery in a Complex Case” and... - January 12, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management

Mike Athans to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference

Mike Athans, Partner at Fields, Howell, Athans & McLaughlin, LLP, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Athans is slated to speak on the topic “Settlement Days and Private Mediations.” The conference will be one... - January 12, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management

Steve Kronenberg to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference

Steve Kronenberg, Senior Partner at Kelley, Kronenberg, Gilmartin, Fichtel & Wander, P.A., has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Kronenberg is slated to speak on the topic “Settlement Days and Private... - January 12, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management

Steve Lilley to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference

Steve Lilley, Founder and CEO at WorkProducts, Inc., has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Lilley is slated to speak on the topic “The Evidence Lifecycle Management Standard for Early Case Assessment and Beyond.” The... - January 12, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management

FEWJapan: Women's Executive Organization Holds Healthy Lifestyle Event: the Natural Way to Kickstart 2010

Date: Thursday January 14, 2010; Time: 7:00pm; Location: TokyoEnglishLifeline(TELL) Community Center Minami Aoyama; Price: ¥3000 for members, ¥6000 for guests. January meeting speakers August Hergesheimer and Susie Rucker, are experts at weight loss, detox, and anti-aging tips that fit with the fast pace of Tokyo life. - January 12, 2010 - FEWJapan

San Diego Jewelry Buyers Issues Advisory for Gold & Diamond Jewelry Sellers

San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) has issued an advisory to consumers who want to sell their pre-owned gold, diamonds, Swiss watches, estate jewelry, or other luxury assets to the company. - January 12, 2010 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers

Atheists Both Mock and Admire Site That Sells Jesus, One Pixel at a Time

The website Web-Jesus.com (www.web-Jesus.com) got thousands of visits in 1 hour from a popular forum as atheists posted comments both celebrating the cunning initiative of Web-Jesus.com as well as ridiculing its members. Web-Jesus.com, a site that sells pixels over a digital image map of Jesus... - January 12, 2010 - Web-Jesus.com

Victor W. Santochi to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference

Victor W. Santochi, Attorney at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Santochi is slated to speak on the topic “Getting to the Agreement: Perspectives on the Negotiation and... - January 12, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management

Olympian and Leading MMA Conditioning Coach Martin Rooney Joins the Faculty of the MMA Conditioning Association

The Mixed Martial Arts industry gets another feather in its cap with the creation of the MMA Conditioning Association and standardization of strength and conditioning protocol for its athletes. - January 11, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Brocars Vehicle Leasing Once Again Offering Personal Contract Hire

Brocars announces partnership with ALD Automotive and once again provides Personal Contract hire vehicle finance. - January 11, 2010 - Brocars Vehicle Finance and Leasing

TripCrave.com to "Revolutionize" Access to Exclusive Vacation Packages

Travel innovators TripCrave are to begin offering exclusive "resort vacations" at discounted prices. - January 11, 2010 - Trip Crave

Xwarranties.com Officially Launches, Offering Extended Warranty Protection at Value Prices

Xwarranties announces the launch of its website, Xwarranties.com, offering extended warranty protection for consumer electronics, appliances, furniture and other household items. Xwarranties offers extended warranty protection at a significant discount compared to warranties offered by... - January 11, 2010 - Xwarranties

Seniors Deserve a Healthy Indoor Environment

Representatives of Advanced Purification recently attended the Ohio Assisted Living Association's Winter Conference held in Columbus, Ohio. AP introduced SanusAer®, a Green technology currently being employed by Assisted Living communities as an effective and economical process that sanitizes and disinfects residential units. - January 11, 2010 - Advanced Purification

Michael W. Born to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference

Michael W. Born, Vice President – Claims at AXIS PRO Insurance, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Born is slated to speak on the topic “The Choice is Yours . . . Or is it? - Choice of Counsel Issues in... - January 11, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management

Julie P. Strickland to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference

Julie P. Strickland, Vice President – Claims Management Services at Willis of Arizona, Inc., has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Ms. Strickland is slated to speak on the topic “Case Closed.” The conference will... - January 11, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management

Richard Wedinger to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference

Richard Wedinger, Managing Attorney at Barry, McTiernan & Wedinger, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Wedinger is slated to speak on the topic “Managing Litigation Reference Model - A Toolkit for Realizing Greater... - January 11, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management

Taylor Smith to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference

Taylor Smith, Principal at Suite 200 Solutions, LLC, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Smith is slated to speak on the topic “Best Practices for Managing Deposition Value and Minimizing Deposition Expenses.” The... - January 11, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management

Brian J. Donnelly to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference

Brian J. Donnelly, a Partner at Ahmuty, Demers & McManus, New York, NY, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Donnelly is slated to speak on the topic “Technology for Maximum Impact At Trial and Mediation.” The... - January 11, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management

CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods to Award $10,000 in Veterinary Medicine Scholarships in 2010

In an effort to assist veterinary students from the United States and Canada with the increasing cost of a degree in veterinary medicine, CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods will offer four scholarships in 2010 to first and second year graduate students. - January 11, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company

Ludus Tours Signs Agreement with “The Colbert Report”

Ludus will be responsible for accommodating "The Colbert Report" staff when they are in Vancouver taping pieces for their show during the 2010 Winter Games. As part the agreement, Ludus will also execute the on-site hospitality needs of the popular show. - January 11, 2010 - Ludus Tours

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