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Fast & Furious Hollywood Stuntman Sammy Maloof – Guest Speaker at Celebrate Freedom
Hollywood Stuntman, Speaker and Author Sammy Maloof, will be a featured speaker as well as ‘show how it is done in Hollywood’ through a stunt show demonstration. Sammy has been in major blockbusters including Fast & The Furious Tokyo Drift, The Hitcher, Déjà Vu, and Transporter 2. Kids and “young at heart” adults will be given the opportunity to win safe rides with Sammy in his infamous 1967 Camaro, powered by a 415 cubic inch Chevrolet engine with 640 horsepower and 640 ft. lbs. of torque. - June 24, 2008 - Winning at the Race of Life
Orlando Scooter Rental Company Gives Seriously Ill Kids the Mobility They Need to be Kids. Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation Partners with Scooter Vacations
Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation announced today the launching of its new partnership with Orlando Scooter Rental Company Scooter Vacations. This new partnership will give seriously ill kids the mobility they need to be kids. Scooter Vacations offers a range of luxurious mobility scooters to vacationers visiting Orlando and attractions such as Sea World, Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World. - June 24, 2008 - Scooter Vacations
San Diego Fundraiser Provides New Shoes for Kids in Need
Sammy's Woodfired Pizza in San Diego will donate 20% of the dinner bill to provide new shoes to local kids in need. Barefoot Kids Foundation will issue Payless Shopping Cards to local childcare organizations to help underprivileged kids. - June 24, 2008 - Barefoot Kids Foundation
It’s Playtime with Canon’s New Entry Level Digital SLR Camera
Canon’s EOS 1000D is fun and easy to use for the first time digital SLR camera user. - June 24, 2008 - Canon Australia
Free Gas Cards - Relief at Last from LA's Le Petite Retreat Day Spa
Free gas cards for spa visits in this tough economy being offered by Los Angeles' Le Petite Retreat day spa. - June 23, 2008 - Le Petite Retreat day spa - Los Angeles
Canon Re-Launches the PIXMA Inkjet Printer Brand, Bringing to Life Its True Colours
PIXMA campaign includes broadcast, print and online advertising, major in-store initiative with consumer competition - June 23, 2008 - Canon Australia
With Fuel Prices Rising, U.S. Companies Work Quickly to Reduce Employee Travel
More than half say gas will top $4.50 per gallon by summer's end. - June 23, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Margaret Purcell, Executive Director, National Tax Exempt Organization Group, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Bond Insurance on 7/1/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars has announced today that Margaret Purcell, Executive Director, National Tax Exempt Organization Group of Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and... - June 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Valerie Pearsall Roberts, Partner, Jones Day to Speak at KC’s Event on Bond Insurance in a Changing Market and Regulatory Environment: What to Expect? on 7/1/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Valerie Pearsall Roberts, Partner of Jones Day will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “Bond Insurance in a Changing Market and Regulatory Environment: What to Expect?”. The event is scheduled on July 1, 2008, Tuesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. - June 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Shoal Creek Office Condos Available for Purchase: Affinity Properties Representing the Office Owner
Beckham Development, LLC’s office condominiums, located at 8500 Shoal Creek Avenue in Travis County, Austin, TX, are now available for sale through Affinity Properties and REMAX. The Shoal Creek Condos, built in a 27,730-square-foot complex of offices, were recently remodeled to include the... - June 23, 2008 - Affinity Properties
Hermosa Beach Soccer Club Announces LAWSG Winners
The Hermosa Beach Soccer Club announced the results of the 41st Annual L.A. Watts Summer Games Boys and Girls Soccer Tournaments presented by Chivas USA. - June 23, 2008 - Hermosa Beach Soccer Club
Jake Feldman, Ph.D., Executive Director, Transfer Pricing, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Transfer Pricing: Crucial Strategies on 9/10/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars announced today that Jake Feldman, Ph.D., Executive Director, Transfer Pricing of Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “... - June 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Singles Are Searching Online for Their Perfect Match on Niche Dating Sites
Niche sites from every possible subset of our society are connecting more singles in a phenomenon that is sweeping dating cyberspace - June 22, 2008 - Dating Directory Review
NAFA Launches 2008 Membership Drive
NAFA begins its annual Member-Recruit-A-Member campaign to bring in new members across North America. - June 22, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Iatria Spa and Health Center Named to Top 100 List
Cyndy Elkins, vice president of marketing for Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that the firm has been ranked No. 44 on Business Leader Magazine’s inaugural Top 100 List. Celebrating the top small businesses in North Carolina, Business Leader Magazine’s Top... - June 22, 2008 - Iatria Day Spa
J. Matthew Lowe, Senior Analyst, NERA Economic Consulting to Speak at KC’s Event on Transfer Pricing: Crucial Strategies on 9/10/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that J. Matthew Lowe, Senior Analyst of NERA Economic Consulting will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “ Transfer Pricing: Crucial... - June 22, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Offshore Sailing School Reaches Out to Business Executives
America’s #1 Sailing School, founded by America’s Cup and Olympic sailor Steve Colgate, and the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), a leading global provider of executive education, announced today the launch of Leadership at the Helm. This innovative, customized program builds the... - June 22, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
Assured Guaranty Corp., Leading Provider of Financial Guaranty and Credit Enhancement Products Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress's Event on Bond Insurance on 07/1/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars has announced that Assured Guaranty Corp., the Leading Provider of Financial Guaranty and Credit Enhancement Products will be a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and... - June 22, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Pacific Flight Services Launches "Operation Airborne" to Counter Worldwide Flight Instructor Shortage
The worldwide pilot shortage is leading the airlines to poach Flight Instructors from flight schools, according to Pacific Flight Services' Sydney Manager, Rod Crane. PFS is countering with "Operation Airborne" to train new Flight Instructors. - June 22, 2008 - Pacific Flight Services
Steven C. Wrappe, Principal, International Tax Services, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Transfer Pricing: Crucial Strategies on 9/10/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars announced today that Steven C. Wrappe, Principal, International Tax Services of Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “... - June 22, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Christopher S. Rizek, Member, Caplin & Drysdale to Speak at KC’s Event on The Many Repercussions of Section 6694 on 09/16/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Christopher S. Rizek, Member of Caplin & Drysdale will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “The Many Repercussions of Section 6694”. This... - June 22, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Brian Andreoli, Partner, DLA Piper US LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Transfer Pricing: Crucial Strategies on 9/10/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Brian Andreoli, Partner of DLA Piper US LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “ Transfer Pricing: Crucial Strategies”. This... - June 22, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Colorado Fundraiser Provides New Shoes for Needy Children
Islands Restaurant in Colorado will donate 20% of the dinner bill to provide new shoes to local kids in need. Boys & Girls Club of Greater Denver will receive from Barefoot Kids Foundation their Payless Shopping Cards to distribute to underprivileged kids. - June 21, 2008 - Barefoot Kids Foundation
Founder/Principal Goddess of Skin Care for Athletes Appearing on MSNBC
Taylor Sparks throws her best pitch on the Your Business Show. - June 21, 2008 - Morning Indigo, LLC
Asha for Education, San Francisco Declares Open the 2008 India’s Film Festival of Hope
Asha for Education in San Francisco today announced that it will be hosting the first ever annual “India’s Film Festival of Hope” on June 21st from 1-9pm in San Francisco. Asha translates to “hope” in Hindi. Through documentary films, photography and arts, this... - June 21, 2008 - Asha
New Luxury Travel Company Harley Hula Launches Service Around the Globe with a Hawaiian Touch
Traveling in opulence and style has never been easier thanks to newly launched luxury travel company Harley Hula. Specializing in Hawaiian travel, Harley Hula also offers luxury destination options around the globe. - June 21, 2008 - Harley Hula Company
Colliers Trombello Kölbel Advises on Leasing 4.000 m² of Office Space in the LivingOffice
Two companies have discovered the LivingOffice at the same time. In the refurbished existing building of the development in Düsseldorf-Derendorf the Vorsorge Lebensversicherung AG has taken a lease on ca. 3,000 m² of net space. The provider and manager of fund-connected insurances will... - June 21, 2008 - Colliers Trombello Kölbel Immobilienconsulting GmbH
Michael J. Schozer, President, Assured Guaranty Corp. to Speak at KC’s Event on Bond Insurance on 7/1/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Michael J. Schozer, President of Assured Guaranty Corp. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “Bond Insurance in a Changing Market... - June 21, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Engineering Community Met in Utrecht
Academia, Industry and Government from 33 nations met at the 18th International Symposium in the Netherlands to exchange best practise. The International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE) explored and shared examples of how to achieve the realization of systems that meet customer objectives and societal needs during the annual conference in Utrecht, the Netherlands. - June 21, 2008 - German Chapter of INCOSE
Standard Life Boost for Quarter of a Million Trees Pledge
Trees for Life, the award-winning conservation charity working to restore the Caledonian Forest in the Scottish Highlands, today received a £10,000 boost from Edinburgh-based global asset managing business Standard Life. The donation is a big step forward in the charity's commitment to plant a quarter of a million trees in 2008 and 2009, as part of the United Nations' Billion Trees Campaign. - June 21, 2008 - Trees for Life
Southern Greens Move Ahead
Eugene Platt has served the voters of James Island since he was first elected to the Public Service District in 1993. For as long he has served the democratic Party. Today he is running for the South Carolina House of Representatives on the Green Party line, and is the Green Party's Low Country director. - June 21, 2008 - South Carolina Green Party
John P. Langan, CPA, Principal In Charge of the Nonprofit and Government Services Group, LarsonAllen LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on SAS 112 on 06/26/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars announced today that John P. Langan, CPA, Principal In Charge of the Nonprofit and Government Services Group of LarsonAllen LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and... - June 21, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Richard H. Gesseck, CPA, Partner, UHY LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Are You Prepared for SAS 112? on 06/26/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars announced today that Richard H. Gesseck, CPA, Partner of UHY LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “Are You Prepared for SAS 112?”. - June 21, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Nancy Z. Evetts, Director, Deloitte Tax LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on FIN 48 for Exempt (Non-Profit) Companies on 8/06/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars announced today that Nancy Z. Evetts, Director of Deloitte Tax LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “FIN 48 for Exempt (Non-Profit)... - June 21, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
VillaCentre Launch New Website
VillaCentre, the UK's leading direct specialist agent for unpackaged quality villa holidays, announced today that the company has launched a new website. Developed over nine months at a cost of £70,000, the site went live on Wednesday, May 21st, 2008, and can be viewed at www.villacentre.co.uk. - June 20, 2008 - Villa Centre
Rinkya’s Redesigned Blog Brings Japan Unko, Unchi and Undies to the Internet
Building a Better Design for Deer Poop (Unchi). - June 20, 2008 - Rinkya Inc.
Colorado’s Bioscience Community Celebrates the State’s Largest Medical Device Manufacturer
Gambro BCT, Inc., (to be CaridianBCT, Inc., as of July 14) is the largest medical device manufacturer headquartered in Colorado, with worldwide revenues approaching $500M and 2300 employees. The company had previously been a subsidiary of Gambro AB, a publicly traded, multinational healthcare company based in Sweden. The name CaridianBCT combines two words “care” and “meridian” to highlight the manufacturer's commitment to care and global reach. - June 20, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
Pet the Puppy Bill - Colorado House Bill HB 1042
If signed by Governor Ritter in the coming weeks, HB 1042 will pave the way for animal massage practitioners to practice their trade without veterinary supervision. - June 20, 2008 - Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure Massage
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Teleconference & Webinar on Bond Insurance in a Changing Market and Regulatory Environment: What to Expect
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live teleconference and webinar on Bond Insurance in a Changing Market and Regulatory Environment: What to Expect. This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday,... - June 20, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Innovative Dashboard Project Allows San Francisco to Make Data-Driven Decisions About Employee Health Benefits
Responding to the challenge of honoring employee health care obligations in a climate of rising costs, the Health Service System of the City of San Francisco is instituting a groundbreaking initiative called the HSS Dashboard Project. This system of collecting truly comparable, standardized data will offer the City ongoing visibility into financial performance and utilization of employee health care services. - June 20, 2008 - Health Service System, City of San Francisco
Registration Opens for AIA Michigan’s 16th Annual Educational Facilities Conference
Event to Focus on Green, Sustainable Design. - June 20, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
King of the Cage and Lake of the Torches Resort Casino Announce: KOTC: Rock Solid
King of the Cage and Lake of the Torches Resort Casino Announce Main Events for No Holds Barred Cage Fighting, to be held in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin on Saturday, July 19th, 2008. - June 20, 2008 - Lake of The Torches Resort Casino
Eisen Continues Aggressive, Managed Growth Track
Greater Cincinnati integrated public relations and marketing consultancy firm Eisen Management Group has been named agency of record (AOR) for the Cincinnati Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs. The professional organization has hired EMG to develop and implement a new communications... - June 20, 2008 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Museum of Art for the Arts is Virtually Open
Funded by Corbis, the New International Institution Is a Place to Explore, Discover, Express and Discuss. - June 20, 2008 - Corbis Corporation
Make Mine a Million $ Business™ Calls For Entries
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that the organization is now accepting award applications for the event scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Blake Hotel, located at 555 S. McDowell St. North... - June 20, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Brian C. Bernhardt, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on The Many Repercussions of Section 6694 on 09/16/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Brian C. Bernhardt, Partner of McGuireWoods LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “The Many Repercussions of Section 6694”. This 2-hour... - June 20, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Teleconference & Webinar on Transfer Pricing: Crucial Strategies
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live teleconference and webinar on Transfer Pricing: Crucial Strategies. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, at 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM... - June 20, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Teleconference & Webinar on Are You Prepared for SAS 112?
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live teleconference and webinar on Are You Prepared for SAS 112? This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT –... - June 20, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Teleconference & Webinar on FIN 48 for Exempt (Non-Profit) Companies
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, announced today that it has scheduled a live teleconference and webinar on FIN 48 for Exempt (Non-Profit) Companies. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT –... - June 20, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Canon Launches Two High-Performance High Definition Digital Video Cameras
The XL H1S and XL H1A take Canon’s High Definition professional digital video camera range to new heights. - June 20, 2008 - Canon Australia