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Sean Shimamoto, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, on 5/5/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Sean Shimamoto, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “American... - April 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Russ Ryan, Partner, King & Spalding LLP to Speak at KC’s Live Webcast on Auditor Independence: What You Need to Know on 5/7/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Russ Ryan, Partner, King & Spalding LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Auditor Independence: What You Need to Know”. This 2-hour event is... - April 04, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Mel Wacks, Director of Jewish-American Hall of Fame, Contributes Historic Medal Dies to Hebraic Section of the Library of Congress
In 2004, the national committee celebrating 350 Years of Jewish Life in America distributed commemorative medals throughout the country, including one to President Bush. The head of the medal committee, Mel Wacks, has now contributed the original medal dies to the Hebraic Section of the Library of Congress in the hope that they will be exhibited during the 400th anniversary celebration and beyond. - April 04, 2009 - Jewish-American Hall of Fame
James Beard Foundation Recognized Chef Marco Porceddu Launches iEats iPhone Application on iTunes
iEats is the new iPhone application available exclusively on iTunes for $5.99. iEats: Appetizers is the first in the series. Easy to make innovative recipes, extraordinary plating techniques and wine pairings by James Beard Foundation recognized Chef Marco Porceddu. Well-known Las Vegas chef and... - April 03, 2009 - Clearpoint Restaurant Solutions LLC
World’s First Truly Sustainable Homes: Generates More Energy Than They Consume and Can Withstand the Forces of Nature
The ReGen Group™, LLC announced that it has signed a contract valued at over $2M with OceanSafe, Inc., a manufacturer of steel structural insulated panels, to develop the Nation’s first mass-produced truly sustainable homes: the OceanSafe Sustainable Home. The ReGen Group™, a... - April 03, 2009 - The REGEN Group
Turn Her Style Presents Project Runway Designer, Korto Momolu at Spring Fashion Event
Turn Her Style presents Korto Momolu and creates a new fashion genre. - April 03, 2009 - Turn Her Style, LLC
International Non-Profit Organization Formed to Make Quality Health Care Accessible to All
The organization aims to offer medical guidance, treatment, and assistance to the uninsured, under-insured and anyone within the U.S. in need of additional resources. - April 03, 2009 - International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA)
Pennsylvania Resolution Aims to Increase Celiac Disease Awareness Statewide
PA Legislature proclaims April ‘Celiac Disease Awareness Month.’ - April 03, 2009 - National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
Customer Satisfaction is Up 17% for Kampyle’s Website Feedback Analytics Customers in Its First Year
10,000 website owners from over 100 countries are using Kampyle's feedback analytics service as a way to improve customer satisfaction, increase conversion and ROI. - April 03, 2009 - Kampyle Ltd.
Asia Premium Travel Celebrates Its First Birthday
Asia Premium Travel, one of the pioneering Asia luxury vacations and tours provider celebrates its first birthday with launching new service, new premium tours and a most luxurious sedans fleet. - April 03, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Madeleine Albright to Keynote 12th Annual San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center Luncheon on April 17
‘For the Love of a Child’ Tribute to Child Abuse Prevention Month; Former United States Secretary of State and ABC Anchor, Cheryl Jennings - April 03, 2009 - San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns About Phony Publishers Clearing House Letters
Consumers told to be on alert as scam making its way across the nation - April 03, 2009 - Better Business Bureau CT
Nonprofit Awards $50,000 in Scholarships to College Students
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars has awarded a total of $50,000 in scholarships to 90 students at 70 schools across the country. - April 03, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Middle East’s First Gigapixels Photography Shows Dubai Creek in Massive Detail
A Dubai based artist has today unveiled the Middle East’s first ever produced multi gigapixel photography, showcasing the Dubai Creek in incredible detail. The super-high resolution image was produced by German artist Michael R. Ritter of Fürstleur Photography and includes the Twin... - April 03, 2009 - Fürstleur Photography
NPSA Warns of Mystery Shopper Scam
The NPSA is warning the industry about a new mystery shopping scam that seeks to wring its victims of $3,500. - April 03, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
“SmartVolunteer: The leader in Skills-Based Volunteering - The Key to Riding out the Economic Crisis”
Whether skills-based volunteer work provides an opportunity to network, stay engaged or build skill sets, it’s what many professionals are doing to ride out the recession and nonprofit organizations are reaping the rewards. SmartVolunteer provides the venue for skilled professionals and nonprofits in need of their skills to meet. - April 03, 2009 - SmartVolunteer
April is Autism Awareness Month
April has been designated at Autism Awareness month. ne in 150 children have a diagnosis of autism. Oregon has one of the highest diagnosis rates in the country. In order to raise awareness, resources and support for the families affected by this disorder, there are several events in Portland, Oregon to support. - April 03, 2009 - Athlete2Model
Modular Security Systems, Inc. (MSSI) Assists in Securing Refinery Expansions
Modular Security Systems, Inc., MSSI, of Ironton Ohio is assisting many major refineries around the US and Canada to secure their perimeters and to control access into the refineries. Many of these plants have begun expansion and retrofit work in preparation to receive the “heavy crude”... - April 03, 2009 - Modular Security Systems Inc.
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Cancer Patient Turns Music Into Modern Art During Stem Cell Transplant
While in the depths of his second stem cell transplant to treat Stage IV Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Erik Rosen discovered how to turn music into Modern Art. In the Fall 2009, Erik was locked in a “clean room” for 35 days while he underwent an Allogeneic Transplant at Memorial Sloan... - April 03, 2009 - cNoteART
Bobit Fleet Management Awards to be Presented at NAFA's I&E
Bobit Business Media's three industry awards will be part of the many prestigious awards presented at NAFA's Institute & Expo in New Orleans this April. - April 03, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
PhotographyCorner.com Announces the April 2009 Photograph of the Month
Brad Vink of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada is the Latest Photograph of the Month Winner at www.PhotographyCorner.com. - April 03, 2009 - PhotographyCorner.com
Easter Egg Hunt and Games at Mike Ditka Resorts Runaway Beach Club Resort
Mike Ditka, “Da Coach”, former NFL Coach of the 1985 Super Bowl champions, the Chicago Bears, is bringing some Easter excitement to you and your family April 12, 2009. Mike Ditka Resorts Runaway Beach Club Resort is inviting you to join them April 12th for an Easter egg hunt and games. - April 03, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
3rd Annual Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators Symposium on Language Access to Focus on Increased Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Care
The Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators (TAHIT) have officially opened registration for the 3rd Annual Symposium on Language Access to be held in Austin, Texas on April 17th-18th. The TAHIT Symposium on Language Access is the largest conference of its kind in the... - April 03, 2009 - Texas Association of Healthcare Interpreters and Translators
Educational Travel Consultants Announces Essay Contest on Washington D.C. Student Trips
This student essay contest will highlight the best of educational experiences in Washington D.C. - April 03, 2009 - Educational Travel Consultants
Beware of Last Minute Illegal Tax Tricks
Haven't filed your tax return yet? The California Tax Education Council cautions consumers to watch out for tax scams. - April 03, 2009 - California Tax Education Council
Universal Action Travel, Inc.
Releases March travel statistics - April 03, 2009 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
Communities In Schools (CIS) of North Carolina Congratulates Bill Milliken
Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) (www.cisnc.org), a nonprofit that helps youths stay in school, has announced that Bill Milliken, founder of Communities In Schools National, will receive the 2009 National Jefferson Award for Public Service from the American Institute for Public... - April 03, 2009 - Communities In Schools Of North Carolina
"Golf Trips and Tips" Podcast Show Launched
MyGolfingTrip.com and SwingReminders.com Partner to Produce New Podcast. - April 03, 2009 - MyGolfingTrip.com
Arie Y. Lewin, Director of the Center for International Business Education and Research to Speak at KC’s Event on Outsourcing and Offshoring for Attorneys on 06/23/2009
The Knowledge Group/Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Arie Y. Lewin, Professor, of Strategy and International Business at Duke University, Fuqua School of Business and Director of the Center for International Business... - April 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Dr. Charles Aird , Senior Managing Director of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Outsourcing and Offshoring for Attorneys: on 06/23/2009
The Knowledge Group/Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Dr. Charles Aird, Senior Managing Director & US National Leader Shared Services and Outsourcing Advisory, of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at the Knowledge... - April 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Outsourcing and Offshoring for Attorneys: A 2009 Perspective
This past year, one of the key trends affecting companies of all sizes is the “outsourcing” or “offshoring” of business functions that used to be provided internally within a company to third-party vendors who specialize in the operation and management of such functions. It... - April 03, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Lotussia Travel Has Just Launched a Five-Day Trekking Tour Package to Sapa, Vietnam
Lotussia Travel has just launched a five-day trekking tour package to Sapa, Vietnam. This is an ideal option for people who want to experience the local life of the hill tribe ethnic minorities in the Northern area of Vietnam. Spend some days trekking to visit some minority villages including... - April 03, 2009 - Lotussia Travel
Luxury Travel to Launch Day Trip to Mekong Delta
Luxury Travel is a very creative tour company and offers many other day trips from major cities of Vietnam and provides world class service for high-end travelers. Luxury Travel has just Launched day trip to Mekong Delta for Saigon based luxury travelers. - April 03, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Peoria Mazda Dealer Upholds 2009 Mazda 6 as One of the "Quickest Cars of 2009"
Affordable and speedy, Heritage Mazda in Peoria Illinois supports the car’s recent recognition and encourages skeptics to test the 2009 Mazda 6. - April 03, 2009 - Heritage Buick GMC
High Cost of Healthcare at Home Brings American to Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital for Bilateral Knee Surgery
Driven by the high cost of healthcare in the U.S, a patient recently traveled to Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital for total knee replacement surgery, and left enthusiastic about the care and service he received. - April 03, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts Selects Market Metrix to Achieve Deeper Insights Into the Experience of Guests
To optimize the guest experience and improve loyalty and profitability, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has chosen Market Metrix’s real-time satisfaction survey system. California based Market Metrix, LLC, is the leading provider of feedback and performance tools for the hospitality industry. - April 03, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webinar on Understanding New IRS Rules That Restrict Profits Sent Overseas
Multinational corporations are subject to transfer pricing regulations under Section 482 of the tax code that are intended to ensure that companies do business with their related foreign entities at “arm’s length,” and that taxes paid in each country are commensurate with the... - April 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Luxury Travel Vietnam to Launch 24/07 Customer Service and Online Booking
Luxury Travel Vietnam Launches 24/07 Customer Service and online booking for summer 2009. - April 02, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Alan Shapiro, Partner of Deloitte Tax LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding New IRS Rules That Restrict Profits Sent Overseas on 06/18/2009
The Knowledge Group/Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Alan Shapiro, Partner, of Deloitte Tax LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding New IRS Rules That Restrict... - April 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Miller Williams, Jr, Partner/Principal of Ernst & Young to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding New IRS Rules That Restrict Profits Sent Overseas on 06/18/2009
The Knowledge Group/Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that E. Miller Williams, Partner/Principal, of Ernst & Young’s National Transfer Pricing Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast... - April 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
First Class Homeschool Ministries Announces New Headquarters/Open House
Christian ministry that helps churches start homeschool co-ops gets a boost in the form of free office space at US Digital's Outreach Center. - April 02, 2009 - First Class Homeschool Ministries
Suzanne E. Rothwell, Counsel, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on REITS, on 4/21/2009
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Suzanne E. Rothwell, Counsel, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “REITS, How to Navigate the 2009 Credit Crunch, & Today's Economic Realities ”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on May 12, 2009, Tuesday at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET. - April 02, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Austin Couples Find Non-Pathologizing Local Marriage Counselors via GoodTherapy.org
Couples in Austin who seek counseling to save their marriage now get a chance to connect with non-pathologizing marriage counselors and therapists in their vicinity. - April 02, 2009 - GoodTherapy.org
Booking the Best Airline Seat within Your Budget, a New Travel Article by CheapOair
CheapOair has launched a new article in their Travel Article Series, How to Book the Best Airline Seat. When booking economy class flights, there are more airline seat options than customers realize. This article is a comprehensive look at how to choose a seat according to an individual's needs. - April 02, 2009 - CheapOair
FabulousSavings.com’s Free Coupon Widget Provides Coupons for National Retailers
Michael Yack, founder of FabulousSavings.com, has made their national retailer coupons available in a custom widget, so savings and coupons are easier to find for all consumers. - April 02, 2009 - FabulousSavings.com
Modular Security Systems, Inc. (MSSI) Announces Modern, Electronic Brass Shack
The phrase, "Brass Me In" may be just a figure of speech before long. Modular Security Systems, Inc. (MSSI) of Ironton, Ohio has devised what they call an "electronic brass shack" or a "modern time alley". In 2004 MSSI invented and applied for a patent for the MAC... - April 02, 2009 - Modular Security Systems Inc.
Vietnam's First Luxury Tour Operators Eyes Australian and NZ Tourists
Luxury Travel Group has launched their comprehensive travel portal www.luxurytravelvietnam.com for the affluent Australian and New Zealand Tourists to Vietnam This Summer 2009. The website portal provides great deals in hotel bookings, air travel and car rentals. Instant and real-time... - April 02, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Accepts Last Minute Booking for Vietnam Premium Tour
The Vietnam premium tour at 999 USD can be booked at last minute, and can be customized to suit individual interests and schedules. - April 02, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Director Honored with Kids Included Together Founders Award, Awardee Recognized for Her Ability to Create Lasting Partnerships
Rayna Aylward, Executive Director of the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation, was presented with the Kids Included Together (KIT) Founders Award at a luncheon ceremony on March 20th in San Diego. Jan Giacinti, KIT CEO, made the surprise announcement at the 5th Annual KIT National Conference... - April 02, 2009 - Kids Included Together
San Diego "Green" Gold Jewelry Announced by SDJB and Timothy Meier
San Diego Jewelry Buyers and jewelry designer Timothy Meier have teamed up to create eco-friendly gold jewelry for San Diego shoppers. - April 02, 2009 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers