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Robert Gellman, Privacy and Information Policy Consultant to Speak at KC’s Event on The Red Flag Rule for Healthcare on 08/4/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Robert Gellman, Privacy and Information Policy Consultant will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “The Red Flag Rule for... - May 23, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
ARISE Will Present Its Life-Changing Training Programs at the Florida Dept. of Juvenile Justice Headquarters in Tallahassee, FL
Dozens of representatives from juvenile justice and nonprofit organizations will engage in a presentation outlining the remarkable ARISE Life Skills and CHOICES training programs. - May 23, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Lavendon Access Services Continues with Technical Excellence
Lavendon Access Services, the UK’s leading supplier of Powered Access, has announced a further seven depots that have now achieved full accreditation to the TechX (Technical Excellence) programme. With the total number of TechX accredited branches now standing at ten, Lavendon Access Services... - May 23, 2009 - Lavendon Access Services
SailOrbits.com -- The One Stop Shop for Social Networking Among Merchant Mariners and Sea Lovers is Out with Cool New Features and Trendy Looks
SailOrbits.Com is one of its kind as it is the most unique social networking site dedicated to merchant mariners and ocean lovers all over the world. With its multifaceted platform of Blogs, Forums, Q&A, Polls, Music, Videos, and much more, this site makes an honest effort to erode some of the loneliness’ in that of a sailors life by keeping him constantly connected with friends and families back home. - May 23, 2009 - Sailorbits.com - Sailor Maritime Social Community
The Luxury Indochina Guide to be Published for the First Time
Luxury Travel Company announces to publish its first version of LUXE GUIDE. - May 23, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Company Puts New Hon Tam Resort Nha Trang on Boutique Island Resort Collection
Hon Tam Resort and Spa Nha Trang Vietnam Grand opening on 19 May 2009, Hon Tam Resort and Spa is located in the southern part of Nha Trang, 7 km from the shore, Hòn Tằm Resort is an exclusive ecotourism luxury resort on its own privately owned sanctuary of 114 hectare surrounded by... - May 23, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
PCTech Denver Moves Forward Despite Recessional Woes
PCTech Denver, a Denver based IT & Technology Services company, announces the opening of their first branch in the Denver Tech Center in the midst of recessional hurdles and warning signs. PCTech Denver offers a broad range of IT & Technology Services designed to bring big IT support... - May 23, 2009 - PCTech Denver, LLC
Portable Storage Vendors Rush to YouTube
The National Portable Storage Association encourages portable storage vendors to display how-to videos on YouTube and other viral video sites. - May 23, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Congressman Frank M. Kratovil, Jr. Addressing MSBA’s Military Law Committee’s Annual Award Banquet Honoring First Brigadier General Philip Sherman Award Recipient
The Military Law Committee of the Maryland State Bar Association is honored to have Congressman Frank M. Kratovil, Jr. address attendees at its first annual award banquet on May 26th, 6PM at the Towson Army National Guard Armory 307 Washington Ave. Baltimore, MD 21204. The award recognizes outstanding legal service to military members or their families. This year’s recipient is J. Michael Lawlor, Esq. - May 23, 2009 - MSBA Military Law Committee
Facebook Users Get Buying Power to Add to Their Social Network
fondalo launches facebook application that helps consumers build social buying power. - May 23, 2009 - fondalo, Inc.
Latham & Watkins’ Justin D. Stalls to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ M & A Tax Strategies for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective on 6/25/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Justin D. Stalls, Associate, Latham & Watkins LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “M & A Tax Strategies for... - May 23, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Youth for Human Rights International World Tour 2009
In honor of the 60th Anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) is again circling the globe, now on its sixth annual World Tour. The exciting World Tour 2009 includes Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Columbia, Jordan, Mexico,... - May 23, 2009 - Youth for Human Rights Tampa Bay
Chicago House© Receives Support and Recognition from Lincoln Park Medical Spa, NuU
Health and inner and outer beauty are factors that greatly influence one’s quality of life. NuU Medspa continues to donate to charities that affect millions of Chicagoans and other large populations that are less fortunate. Chicago House© serves families and individuals who never had... - May 22, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Columbus Travel Best of State - Utah
For the third year in a row Bountiful, Utah based Columbus Travel, has been named “Best of State” for the Travel Agency category within the Hospitality/Travel/Tourism section of the competition. The Best of State Awards recognize outstanding individuals, organizations, and businesses... - May 22, 2009 - Columbus Travel
Obesity Help Comes to Chicago
Join ObesityHelp for information and options on weight loss surgery, plastic surgery, nutrition and fitness. This event will feature professional and dynamic speakers like: Mary Jo Rapini and Dr. Garth Davis of TLC’s Big Medicine, former NFL Falcon Jamie Dukes, bariatric chef Dave Fouts and more. Raffles on Saturday. - May 22, 2009 - ObesityHelp
Touring Beijing's Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City with Your Phone for Free
Geogad has just released its free self-guided multimedia tour of Beijing's Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City. This free tour can be loaded onto mobile devices or streamed to mobile phones and Google Android smartphones. - May 22, 2009 - Geogad Inc
IBBA and M&A Source to Benefit Dream House for Medically Fragile Children
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and the M&A Source have selected Dream House for Medically Fragile Children as the first charity recipient of the G.I.F.T. (Good Investments for Tomorrow) program during the IBBA – M&A Source Spring 2009 Joint Conference for Professional Development in June. The G.I.F.T. program was introduced to benefit a local charity, and with contributions from its members, the IBBA & M&A Source will be presenting a monetary donation to Dream House. - May 22, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association
San Pedro Rotary Club Names Plaza Automotive Center Business of the Year
Community Service, Business Ethics, and Customer Care Make Plaza Automotive Center the Right Choice for Automotive Service and Repair in San Pedro. - May 22, 2009 - Plaza Automotive Center
UMD Professor Honored with Inspire Integrity Award
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars honored Dr John Pease with the Inspire Integrity Award on Thursday at the University of Maryland Sociology Department Awards Ceremony. The Inspire Integrity Award is the nation's only student-nominated faculty award that recognizes professors for their... - May 22, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Awards® Bestowed Upon New Jersey’s Finest Healthcare Leaders
A group of outstanding New Jerseyans were lauded on May 6 when the Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Awards® honored healthcare leaders. These coveted awards are among the highest honors given in New Jersey’s medical community. The black tie gala was held at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. - May 22, 2009 - Edward J. Ill Excellence in Medicine Foundation, Inc.
$15 Million to Develop New University Prep Science & Math High School on Detroit’s Riverfront
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Thompson Educational Foundation and University Prep Science & Math (UPSM) today announced the beginning of renovation and construction for a new high school on Detroit’s near-east side. - May 22, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
First Class Consignment is the Newest One Stop Shop for All Your Designer Needs
Whether you have been hit by these tough economic times, your desire for the latest Prada or Louis Vuitton never wanes. You just have to be a little more creative these days. - May 22, 2009 - First Class Consignment
2009 Lou Groza Charity Golf Event - Golf with Cleveland Browns Alumni Players
The Berea Rotary Club will host the 2009 Lou Groza Charity Golf Event on Thursday, September 10, 2009. This year’s venue has changed and the outing will take place at Coppertop at Cherokee Hills, a premier golf club in Valley City, Ohio. This gala event is open to the public with food, drink... - May 22, 2009 - Berea Rotary
First Star's Sixth Annual ‘Come Be a Kid Again’ Celebration for Children's Rights, May 30, 2009 at Historic Wilshire Ebell
Event Honors Humanitarians and Visionaries for their devotion to helping children. First Star to Honor Jeff Bleich, Special Counsel to the President; Melissa Helmbrecht, Chair and CEO, SplashLife, Inc.; and Howard T. Owens, Managing Director of Reveille, LLC and Marnie Owens, Co-Founder of Baby2Baby, along with their two daughters.Fox 11 News’ Christine Devine Returns as Host; Tony Nominated Susan Egan to perform. - May 22, 2009 - First Star
Trax.com Earns Critical Acclaim from Blogger Community
Grassroots Sites Take Notice of New Travel Meta-Search Engine - May 22, 2009 - Trax
The Equipment Leasing World Now Has its First Exclusive Online Referral Service
PickYourLease.com Specializes in Equipment Leasing/Financing Referrals using a Proprietary System that Automatically Matches the Right Clients with the Right Lenders Making the Whole Financing Process 750% More Efficient, for the Clients and for the Lenders While Increasing Conversions for Retailers. - May 22, 2009 - PickYourlease.com
Award-Winning Freelance Photographer Launches Inpress Images in Coventry
A multi award-winning photographer has focused his attentions on launching a new business. Richard Nelmes, 42, has set-up Inpress Images in Coventry and will provide companies, authorities and organisations across the Midlands with a wide range of photography. Nelmes spent 15 years at the... - May 22, 2009 - Inpress Images
Salem Vegan Society to Donate Vegan Turkey for Salem Mission's Thanksgiving
With the turkey production in the US at a 167-percent increase in 2007, Salem Vegan Society Director Marc Delaney views the donation of Tofurky, a vegan alternative-turkey product, to the 4th annual Salem Vegan Food Drive this June, as an opportunity to lend vegan charity to homeless shelter residents at the Salem Mission - May 22, 2009 - Salem Vegan Society
Conni Tucker Receives 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
Ken Atkins, executive director of Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Conni Tucker, assistant executive director, has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award, which honors up-and-coming leaders under the age of 40... - May 22, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Elizabeth Dold, Principal, Groom Law Group, Chartered to Speak at KC’s Event on IRA and Qualified Plan Distributions: What You Need to Know in 2009 on 8/27/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Elizabeth Dold, Principal, Groom Law Group, Chartered will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “IRA and Qualified Plan Distributions: What you need to know in... - May 22, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Dream Power Foundation Launches the "Shooting Star Kids" Fundraising Campaign with a Community Culture Celebration
Non-profit movie kicks-off fundraising campaign with free community event and first public preview of Star Kids - May 22, 2009 - Dream Power Foundation
Peoria Mazda Car Dealer Offers New 2010 Mazda3
Heritage Mazda, a Peoria Mazda car dealer, is proud to offer the redesigned 2010 Mazda 3 at its Peoria dealership. Mazda dominates the conversation when you consider affordable, fun-to-drive sedans, and the 2010 Mazda3 is one of the most affordable small cars around. - May 22, 2009 - Heritage Buick GMC
Freecycle Facility Enhanced to Boost Reuse and Recycling at The Vyouz Network
The Vyouz Network have now completed their latest upgrade and platform developments which will enhance and accelerate reuse and recycling. Existing freecyclers and other free use organizations can now use the system to promote and encourage other members of the public to share their unwanted... - May 21, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
Senior Service Match Officially Launches Full Version of Site
Senior Service Match announced today that they have officially ended the beta testing phase of their senior living placement website and have gone "live" with their services. - May 21, 2009 - Senior Service Match, L.L.C.
21st Annual Valpo-Fest Motorcycle/Car Show Memorial Weekend Event to Benefit Children of Fallen Troops
Operation Ensuring Christmas, a charitable organization assisting children of fallen American Troops and Paragons Promotion, today announced that a portion of the proceeds from the 21st Annual Valpo-Fest Motorcycle and Car Show will be donated to OEC. The event will feature a Motorcycle Show,... - May 21, 2009 - Operation Ensuring Christmas, Inc.
Never Say Diet Weekend Retreats in Fort Lauderdale
In January of 2001 Chantel Hobbs weighed over 350 pounds. In 17 months she lost over 200 pounds without surgery or dieting. Author of the newly released 'The Never Say Diet Personal Fitness Trainer,' a companion to last year's release, Never Say Diet: Make Five Decisions and Break the Fat Habit For... - May 21, 2009 - ChantelHobbs.com
Joseph Cacciato Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Joseph Cacciato of REMAX Classic Group, 440 Springfield Ave. Berkeley Heights, NJ has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when... - May 21, 2009 - Joseph Cacciato, RE/MAX Premier
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center Names Three Men 2009 Volunteers of the Year
Pat Starwich, Jim Cloyd and Harvey Long, all of Riverside, CA, are the recipients of Riverside Humane Society’s annual Friends of the Animals Award. - May 21, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
New Online Greenhouse Gas Calculator Takes the Guesswork Out of Measuring and Managing Vehicle Fleet Emissions
The EDF-NAFA Fleet Emissions Tool uses fuel consumption data to help fleet managers cut costs while "greening" their fleets. - May 21, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Chef Alex Stratta Returns to Italy with Bike Riders
Celebrity Chef Alex Stratta of Wynn Las Vegas returns to Italy with luxury travel company Bike Riders for a week of biking through Tuscany. Enjoy biking and cooking elbow-to-elbow with an award-winning chef. - May 21, 2009 - Bike Riders
The State of New York Has Awarded Scott, Gavin and Associates a 15 Year Contract to Provide Telecommunications Equipment & Services to NYS
Scott, Gavin and Associates, Inc. has been awarded New York State contract # PT64445 Comprehensive Telecommunications Equipment and Solutions in the following area(s): Key Systems, Private Branch Exchange, Area Networking Hardware and Software, ACD Systems, IVR Systems, Voice Mail, Network Cable & Fiber Optics. The contract period will be from March 20, 2009 – March 17, 2024. - May 21, 2009 - Scott, Gavin and Associates Inc.
Nine Questions Everyone Should Ask a Veteran on Memorial Day
The Priceless Legacy Company released its annual list of “Nine Questions Everyone Should Ask a Veteran on Memorial Day.” One of the best ways we can show our support for veterans is to have the courtesy and curiosity to listen to their personal accounts and preserve them for the future.” - May 21, 2009 - Priceless Legacy Company
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Issues Warning About Census-Related Fraud
Scams involve attempts at identity theft - May 21, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Selling Your Gold? San Diego's KUSI News Looks at Gold Buyers
KUSI TV News in San Diego has released an investigative news report on gold buyers in San Diego, including tips for consumers looking to sell their gold jewelry and other gold items. - May 21, 2009 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
Grace B. Lamont, Partner, Leader of the Securities Litigation Practice, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on “Foreign-Cubed” on 05/27/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Grace B. Lamont, Partner, Leader of the Securities Litigation Practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast... - May 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
David S. Hoffner, Partner, White Collar and Securities Litigation, Dechert LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on “Foreign-Cubed” on 05/27/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that David S. Hoffner, Partner, White Collar and Securities Litigation of Dechert LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Stricter... - May 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Michael S. Melbinger, Partner, Chair, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits, Winston & Strawn LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on 401(k) Plans on 08/20/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Michael S. Melbinger, Partner, Chair, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits of Winston & Strawn LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’... - May 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on 401(k) Plans
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on “The Rocky Road for 401(k) Plans”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, August 20, 2009, at 3:00 PM -... - May 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Todd B. Castleton, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on IRA and Qualified Plan Distributions: What You Need to Know in 2009 on 8/27/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Todd B. Castleton, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “IRA and Qualified Plan Distributions: What you need to know in... - May 21, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
20% of CDRs Not Forwarded to Mediation, 16% of Revenue Assurance Professionals Cannot Name Brand of Mediation System
According to a new study by the Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association (GRAPA), a significant number of telecommunications carriers, rather than forwarding all CDRs to a mediation system, instead bypass mediation and forward CDRs to a data warehouse or fraud management system. “By... - May 21, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association