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Filmmaker Darla Rae to Help World War II Veteran Tell His Story of Honor and Love in "The French American"
Filmmaker to help WWII Veteran tell his story from 70 years ago. People took his money and didn't do the job, so now they're going to do it with the help of others. - October 16, 2014 - Film It Productions
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Nominated as World’s Leading Beach Resort 2014
World Travel Awards Competition Continues and Voting Closes on October 26th - October 16, 2014 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Phuket Residential Property Market Report
Siam Real Estate's Phuket Residential Market Report provides the first detailed research information and analysis on the Phuket property market giving home buyers, developers, investors, hoteliers an accurate and unique insight into the property market place. - October 16, 2014 - Siam Real Estate
Author Brian F. Martin Reaches Out to Help Adults Recover from Childhood Domestic Violence
Brian F. Martin is on a mission to move beyond "awareness" and into healing for adults who grew up with domestic violence at home. His book, "Invincible: The 10 Lies You Learn Growing Up with Domestic Violence, and the Truths to Set You Free," was published just in time to help this year's domestic violence awareness campaigns make a real difference. - October 16, 2014 - CDV – Children of Domestic Violence
Best Canister Vacuum List Published by Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
Vacuum Cleaner Advisor has just released its list of the Best Canister Vacuums for 2014. The list includes machines from Hoover, Miele, Electrolux and several other manufacturers. - October 16, 2014 - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
Elvenia Dykes Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Elvenia Dykes of North Chesterfield, Virginia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of construction. About Elvenia Dykes Ms. Dykes has over 10 years experience in the construction field. She is... - October 16, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
SEAMS Conference to Highlight Fast-Growing Opportunities of Made in USA
The SEAMS Fall 2014 Networking Conference will focus on how apparel, textile and sewn products manufacturers, brands, retailers and suppliers can take advantage of the tangible opportunities of consumer demand for domestic products and services. The agenda features key industry issue presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. - October 16, 2014 - SEAMS Association
Fall Fun in VenturaCountyWest
Fall is the perfect time to start thinking about weekend or even mid-week getaways. Whether it is picking pumpkins from local farms or celebrating the grape harvest with area wineries, fall is special time in VenturaCountyWest. Agriculture is big in VenturaCountyWest (the cities of Camarillo,... - October 16, 2014 - Ventura County Lodging Association
SSMAC Sails the Seven Seas: A Spooky Nautical Halloween Adventure
The Junior Committee of the Soldiers' Sailors' Marines' Coast Guard's & Airmen's Club cordially invites you to it's annual Halloween spooktravakanza. Come dressed in your finest garb as, 'SSMAC Sails the Seven Seas: A spooky nautical adventure'. Saturday, October 25, 2014 7:00pm -... - October 16, 2014 - SSMAC
ILHA Fast Forward 2020 Conference Report Back
The International Luxury Hotel Association Fast Forward 2020 Conference held in Washington DC, Sept. 22-23, at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center, was a tremendous success. - October 16, 2014 - International Luxury Hotel Association
Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas and Accountants One Partner in the Search for Charlotte’s Funniest Accountant
Youth Nonprofit Teams with Full-Service Recruiting Firm for Night of Financial Funnies. - October 16, 2014 - Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas
Last Week to Apply: Thailand Fellowship for Young Leaders Interested in Peace-Building
Last week to apply for Peace Revolution’s International Fellowship in Thailand. Interested in learning more about peace-building through the practice of mindfulness & meditation? Apply for a two weeks intensive training before the 19th of October and learn more about conflict transformation, non-violent communication & increasing emotional intelligence in a serene scenery on an island in Thailand. Food, accommodation & participation fee fully covered; partial airfare support. http://bit.ly/1vW2d - October 16, 2014 - World Peace Initiative / Peace Revolution
Kippah.com to Unveil Exclusive Wedding Yarmulkes
Kippah is one of the cherished icons of the Jewish community and defines its presence brilliantly throughout the world. - October 16, 2014 - Kippah
Thailand Property Link Releases Property, Selling, Buying, Investment Guide
Thailand Property Link today announced the addition of a new section to its website that acts as a property buying and selling guide for persons interested in buying and selling properties in the friendly and fun-loving, exotic and tropical, cultured and historic Island of Thailand. - October 16, 2014 - Thailand Property Link
Coming Home Rescue Hosts 4th Annual Halloween Dog Party and Costume Parade at Parks Lake in Rockaway, NJ
Coming Home Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit dog rescue organization, will host the 4th Annual Halloween Party and Costume Parade at Parks Lake, Mt. Hope Road, Rockaway, NJ, on Sunday, October 26 from 11am-2pm. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children and dogs. All proceeds benefit Coming Home... - October 16, 2014 - Coming Home Rescue
Take an "Artistic City Break" with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in Autumn 2014
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is giving guests the perfect opportunity to visit three cultural European cities – Oslo (Norway), Amsterdam (The Netherlands) and Antwerp (Belgium) – with Balmoral's ten-night L1416 'European Cities & Waterways' cruise, departing from Southampton on 24th... - October 16, 2014 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Howl on the Green
Halloween event on Duluth Town Green. - October 16, 2014 - City of Duluth
SWACHA Announces 2nd Annual Executive Leadership Payments Summit on November 6
Industry Executives Will Discuss the Future of the Payments Industry - October 16, 2014 - SWACHA
ILY Enterprise, Inc. Introduces the New Media Mirror Back-Up System Series
ILY Enterprise, Inc., introduces the new Media Mirror Back-up System Series. The new Media Mirror Series is a standalone system that backs up not only Blu-ray/DVD/CD discs but virtually any type of flash memory card and USB device. The Media Mirror is absolutely packed with rich features such as... - October 16, 2014 - ILY Enterprise Inc.
Women Business Leaders to Relate Inspiring Stories at Nov. 7 WEF Scholarship Breakfast
Four dynamic, local, women business leaders will share their inspiring stories at the “Creating Fearless Leaders” Scholarship Breakfast on Nov. 7 from 7-9 a.m. The event will be held at the ASU Kerr Cultural Center and is presented by the Women’s Enterprise Foundation (WEF). - October 16, 2014 - NAWBO Phoenix
SPI Study Abroad Announces Its 2014-2015 Early Application Deadline
Leading quality provider of high school study abroad programs announces its early deadline for 2014-2015 summer program applicants. - October 16, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad
10 Things You Can do to Help Your Dog be More Safe and Comfortable This Halloween
Earth Heart Inc., shares valuable information about dogs and Halloween. - October 16, 2014 - Earth Heart Inc.
Senator Ron Johnson Scheduled to Visit Waukesha Food Connection
Senator Ron Johnson will visit the Waukesha Food Connection at True Life Church this Friday, October 17, from 4 to 5p.m., according to a church official. Senator Johnson plans to speak with families in need and help volunteer handing out food. - October 15, 2014 - True Life Church
Europe’s Most Innovative Cleantech Start-Ups Compete for €65,000 Funding in Valencia, Spain on 31 October
Overall the competition provides a total of €425,000 in funding to EU start-ups to further develop their ventures; Participating companies capable of delivering global impact on sustainability by transforming cleantech ideas into commercial success; Finalists include an app to help electric vehicles locate charging points, an aquaculture and hydroponics system for sustainable urban farms, and a technology that transforms vibrations into electricity. - October 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Texas Self Storage Association Holds Annual Conference in Fort Worth
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) is holding its annual conference on Oct. 26 - 28 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The opening keynote is Scott Klososky, thought leader, author and entrepreneur. Dean Jernigan, former CEO of CubeSmart and Storage USA, will share his best advice from his 30-year self-storage journey. The conference features five tracks, How-to Tech Talks, a trade show with top suppliers, manager-specific training and special sessions for owners and developers. - October 15, 2014 - Texas Self Storage Association
British Library Appoints Digirati to Deliver "Universal Player"
Digirati have been appointed to develop a "universal player" for content provided through the British Library’s website for a range of exciting content including printed books, manuscripts, maps and digitised images stored in the British Library’s Digital Library system. - October 15, 2014 - Digirati
Louisville-Based FoodCare to Help Health Associations Drive Dramatic Improvements in Nutrition Literacy, Community Engagement
Next-Generation Clinical Nutrition Guidance Platform to Seamlessly Connect Patients and Caregivers with Personalized Nutrition Information. - October 15, 2014 - FoodCare Inc.
New Luxury Walking Tour to the Isles of Arran, Islay and Jura, Scotland
About Argyll Walking Holidays celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2015 with the introduction of a second luxury hiking tour. This new trip will take their customers to three very distinctive islands: Arran in the Firth of Clyde, Islay and Jura, which are islands of the Inner Hebrides. The walks and... - October 15, 2014 - About Argyll Walking Holidays
Greenhouse GO Launches CarbonPlanner Web App for California Land Planners
New web app measures and forecasts carbon emissions for new land use proposals. - October 15, 2014 - Greenhouse GO
Bill Medley, KT Tunstall and David Ryan Harris to Perform at Dream Foundation’s 13th Annual Celebration of Dreams Gala
Award-winning performers take the stage to support the Dream Foundation on November 8th at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, California. - October 15, 2014 - Dream Foundation
Santa to the Sea to Donate $5 for Every Runner That Registers to Run in October to the National Breast Cancer Foundation
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Santa to the Sea will donate $5 for every person that registers for the race during the month of October to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. “It’s sad, but everyone knows someone who has been affected by this illness,” said Mike... - October 15, 2014 - Santa to the Sea
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Voted "Best Cruise Line for Groups" for Fifth Consecutive Year at the Group Leisure Awards 2014
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has once again triumphed at the ‘Group Leisure Awards’ after being voted ‘Best Cruise Line’ by readers of leading travel title, Group Leisure magazine, for a fifth consecutive year. Having seen off competition from other finalists Norwegian Cruise... - October 15, 2014 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
National Timeshare Owners Association CEO Elected to CRDA Board of Directors
The Canadian Resort Development Association (CRDA) announced the appointment of Gregory G. Crist, to the Board of Directors prior to the opening of the Canadian Resort Conference, which was held in Toronto Canada on September 22nd and 23rd 2014. This marks the first time in CRDA’s history... - October 15, 2014 - National Timeshare Owners Association
Laura L. Gavioli, Partner, Dentons to Speak at KC’s Tax Controversy: Handling Audits, Appeals, Litigation, and Collections for Clients Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Laura L. Gavioli, Partner, Dentons will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Tax Controversy: Handling Audits, Appeals,... - October 15, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
weholi Launches Easy-to-Use Online Timeshare Marketplace
Swiss-based company provides innovative global marketplace for vacation ownership industry. Developed by Zurich based owners Thorsten Wieting & Nicole Wieting-Kälin, weholi is an easy-to-use online marketplace for renting, exchanging and selling all forms of vacation ownership, such as... - October 15, 2014 - weholi
Drug-Free South Reaches Out with the Truth About Drugs
To protect the youth from the disastrous effects of abusing drugs, the Drug-Free South team is bringing the truth directly to students and the community across Tennessee. - October 15, 2014 - Drug Free South
Alan S. Cooper, Of Counsel, Wiley Rein LLP to Speak at KC’s Trademark Litigation in Light of B&B Hardware, Inc. v. Hargis Industries, Inc. Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Alan S. Cooper, Of Counsel, Wiley Rein LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Trademark Litigation in Light of B&B... - October 15, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
"Cause We Love Music" is Back in Dubai
Bliss Lounge New Season Opening Party. - October 15, 2014 - Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort
ISPreview Study Finds UK Mobile and Home Broadband Bundles Show Modest Promise
Enticing existing home broadband customers to take a mobile tariff from the same operator might prove challenging. A new survey of 699 ISPreview.co.uk readers in the United Kingdom reports that just 16.5% of respondents were interested in the possibility of Sky (BSkyB) or BT adding a consumer mobile product to complement their existing home broadband, phone and TV services. - October 15, 2014 - ISPreview.co.uk
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Honors Entrepreneur & Community Leader John Chemaly with Lifetime Achievement Award
John Chemaly, an entrepreneur and community leader in Massachusetts' Merrimack Valley, was honored today with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship. - October 15, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Names 2014 Entrepreneurial College and Entrepreneurial President at 12th Annual Conference
Today at its 12th Annual Conference, the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship today named Long Beach Community College District as its 2014 Entrepreneurial College and Shari Olson of South Mountain Community College in Phoenix as its 2014 Entrepreneurial President. - October 15, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Patrick Burke, Counsel, Reed Smith LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Patrick Burke, Counsel, Reed Smith LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Merger Investigations: The Benefits of Technology-Assisted Document... - October 15, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
The Battlegrounds Holds Food Drive for Operation Food Search
Mud runners donate more than 650 pounds of food. - October 15, 2014 - The Battlegrounds at Cedar Lake
Pine Forest Camp, Lake Owego Camp, Camp Timber Tops, and TOP Camps Accepting New Campers and Staff Applications
Registration open for summer 2015. - October 15, 2014 - Pine Forest Camp
South Carolina, Texas Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in South Carolina and Texas raised more than $152,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on Oct. 12. More than 500 riders attended the events in Lexington and Fort Worth to honor the Stars, local children with brain tumors: Anna, Ashley, Aynsley, Benjamin,... - October 15, 2014 - Ride for Kids
Hyper-Flexibility Critical in Always Connected Social World
Ted Coiné, author of the new book, A World Gone Social, joins the November 6 Today's Hotbed: Social, Technology and Strategy panel for World Strategy Week. The Chairman and Founder of Switch and Shift, and a Forbes Top 10 Social Influencer, Coiné brings a fascinating perspective to the panel, Today's Hotbed: Social, Technology and Strategy. His focus on how social media has fundamentally changed the way businesses innovate, build teams, and serve customers speaks to the importance of change. - October 15, 2014 - World Strategy Week
Mark Dostal, Director, Government Contracts Practice, PwC to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s DCAA "Hot Buttons": 2014 Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mark Dostal, Director, Government Contracts Practice, PwC will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “DCAA "Hot Buttons":... - October 15, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
New Matchmaking Service Infuses Fun Twist to Blind Dates and Online Dating
A new matchmaking service just arrived in Denver. Combining the best of both worlds, Love Lab Denver merges personalized screening and group blind dates. The service is for singles who are tired of going on dates with people they do not have chemistry with, and are looking to meet their significant... - October 15, 2014 - The Love Lab Denver
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Honors Student Entrepreneurs at 12th Annual Conference
Five outstanding student entrepreneurs are being honored at the 12th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, being held this week in Phoenix, Arizona. - October 14, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Honors Three Community College Alumni for Their Entrepreneurial Achievements
Community college alumni from Florida, Texas and Wisconsin are being honored for outstanding entrepreneurial achievements at the 12th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, underway this week in Phoenix, Arizona. - October 14, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship