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Homegrown Lacrosse Leadership Development Program Enters Sixth Year
Providing high school lacrosse players with the opportunity to build their leadership skills since 2007, Twin Cities nonprofit, Homegrown Lacrosse’ Leadership Development Program (L.D.P.) is entering its sixth year. Sponsored by the Minnesota Lacrosse Association (MLA), more than 250 program... - July 15, 2012 - Homegrown Lacrosse
Community Art Project Captures Bay Culture at July 28 Chesapeake Folk Festival
“Stepping Out of the Boat” is the theme of a special community art project highlighting the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) July 28 Chesapeake Folk Festival in St. Michaels, MD. The hands-on sculpture project is partially sponsored by the Talbot County Arts Council, with... - July 15, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Jingle Bells: It’s Christmas in July at Kenneth Hahn Park
Cooking with Gabby joins California State Assembly Member Holly Mitchell for "Christmas in July!" Saturday, July 14th, 2012. - July 14, 2012 - Cooking With Gabby
Refrigerator Repair Company in Hackensack, NJ, Hires Online Marketing Firm to Boost Its Web Presence
RPG Refrigeration, located in Hackensack, NJ, has recently partnered with Prospect Genius, a leading local online advertising company. - July 14, 2012 - RPG Refrigeration
No Time to Wait for Superman: Educators Prepare to Canvass the Country to Identify What Works in American Schools
Odyssey Initiative will discover and share the practices that exemplary schools and teachers use to inform the development of new schools for historically disadvantaged communities. They believe that an increased national awareness of the best practices and strategic planning of effective teachers will raise the quality of the discussion surrounding education policy as well as our level of achievement nationwide. - July 14, 2012 - Odyssey Initiative
Habitat for Humanity Home Dedicates 16th Home Funded by Home-Tech
A Celebration of Independence with the Realization of an American Dream - July 14, 2012 - Home-Tech
Appliance Repair Pro in South Atlanta Teams with Local Online Marketers to Reach Area Homeowners
DC Appliance Repair LLC, located in South Atlanta, has recently partnered with Prospect Genius, a local leader in online advertising. - July 14, 2012 - DC Appliance Repairs LLC
Vampire in Transylvania – Halloween Edition
Book the October 29th departure and enjoy the best Halloween Party in Transylvania. - July 14, 2012 - Transylvania Live Expert in Transylvania
NAFA Webinar Focuses on the Best Practices for Improving Driver Behavior
NAFA Fleet Management Association presents a webinar to offer tips for fleet managers to help change their drivers' behavior so that better driving becomes the norm. Better drivers are safer drivers who will actually help companies save money on fuel as well. - July 14, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Great Hotels of the World Expands Its Presence in India
Luxury sales and marketing alliance adds five Pride Hotels to its portfolio. Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance has expanded its portfolio with the addition of five properties from the Pride Hotels. Pride Hotel Ahmedabad, Pride... - July 14, 2012 - Great Hotels of the World
Luxury Travel Ltd to Launch an Exotic Beach Break to Quan Lan Island, Northern Vietnam
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has just unveiled a new exotic beach break to Quan Lan Island, Quang Ninh Province, North Vietnam for Hanoi based holidaymakers. - July 14, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Jayne DiGiovanni-Carter Joins RE/MAX Alliance Group
Experienced Real Estate Agent Returns to RE/MAX in the Bradenton, Florida, Office - July 14, 2012 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
“Haircuts for Autism” at Indulgence Salon Benefits Eden Autism Services
Cut-a-thon and raffles will benefit Fort Myers school for children with autism. - July 14, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners Awarded Leasing and Management and Sales of 139,400 SF Hospital and Medical Facility in 11 Acres in Mesquite
CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners (CASE) today announces its representation for the leasing and sale of a 139,400-square-foot former hospital and five medical office buildings on 11 acres located at 3500 Interstate-30 in Mesquite. - July 14, 2012 - CASE Commercial Real Estate Partners
Starck Van Lines Announces Being a Certified ProMover by the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA)
Starck Van Lines announce their certification as ProMovers by the American Moving & Storage Association. - July 14, 2012 - Starck Van Lines
Foundation for a Drug-Free South Halting Rampant Drug Abuse
Active in drug education and prevention throughout the year, the Foundation for a Drug-Free South participated in the United Nations Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. - July 14, 2012 - Drug Free South
Building Cleaning Services Warns of Fast Growing Mold in Summer
Company Warns of Rapid Mold Growth Risk During Summer - July 14, 2012 - Building Cleaning Services
Robert D. Laurie, Partner, Seiger Gfeller Laurie LLP to Speak at KC’s Cyber Insurance: What You Need to Know in 2012 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert D. Laurie, Partner, Seiger Gfeller Laurie LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Cyber Insurance: What You Need to... - July 14, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Precitec v. American Laser Enterprises Patent Infringement Case Dismissed
Civil Action No. 2:12-cv-11260-AC-LJM Dismissed - July 13, 2012 - American Laser Enterprises, LLC
Dr. Barry K. Douglas Joins The Maurer Foundation Board of Directors
The Maurer Foundation, a Long Island breast health education non-profit, is pleased to welcome Dr. Barry K. Douglas as a new member of the foundation's Board of Directors. Dr. Barry K. Douglas has been with the Long Island Plastic Surgical Group since 1991. Dr. Douglas is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate... - July 13, 2012 - The Maurer Foundation
REMA Commends the CFTC's Ruling on the Swap Definition for Nonfinancial Commodities
Renewable energy trade association praises the inclusion of RECs in the forward contract exclusion. - July 13, 2012 - Renewable Energy Markets Association
Robo-Signing Settlement of $25 Billion Dollars May Provide Relief for Distressed Homeowners in Michigan
Distressed Homeowners in Grand Rapids, MI may see additional relief from the banks soon. In February, the government signed a historic $25 billion dollar settlement with five major lenders over fraudulent foreclosure practices committed during the height of the housing crisis known as... - July 13, 2012 - Donna Tashjian
As the Mortgage Debt Relief Act Expires, Distressed Homeowners Are Running Out of Time
Distressed homeowners in Grand Rapids area will soon no longer be able to take advantage Mortgage Debt Relief Act. The law, enacted in 2007, helps distressed homeowners by relieving them of additional tax responsibility that often accompanies cancelled or forgiven debt. “For many homeowners,... - July 13, 2012 - Donna Tashjian
"Emporio dei Giovani" Celebrates Fashion’s Night Out 2012
Emporio dei Giovani, a luxury brand bringing designs from Italy, sets the artistic trend in Miami celebrating a Fashion’s Night Out event at LMNT gallery located at 55 NW 36th Street Miami, Florida 33127 on Thursday September 6, 2012 from 6pm to 10pm. - July 13, 2012 - Emporio Dei Giovani, LLC
Houston Housing Authority and Houston Community College Partnership Provide Free Classes to Residents
Houston Housing Authority and Houston Community College have partnered to offer public housing residents free post-secondary training, including adult literacy classes, ESL and career readiness and placement classes. This partnership is a watershed moment in the expansion of HHA’s... - July 13, 2012 - Houston Housing Authority
Viet Value Travel Has Updated a New Visa Rules
Vietnamese Government relaxes country conditions for tourist - July 13, 2012 - Viet Value Travel Co., Ltd
iXiGO Trip Planner Makes It to the Top-10 Products at Unpluggd 2012
Trip Planner - The most ambitious product of iXiGO shortlisted as Top-10 products at Unpluggd 2012. - July 13, 2012 - ixigo
GOAL to Host a Webinar on “State of the LPO Market-Current Trends, Viability and Adoption Rates”
Agenda - Identifying the primary drivers behind legal outsourcing for: In-house counsel and Law firms. Examining recent trends in the type of services being outsourced: Practice or administrative support functions; Legal processes; Specialized legal services. - July 13, 2012 - Global Outsourcing Association of Lawyers
In Lap of Luxury in Northern Vietnam
Luxury Travel Ltd Promotes Culture, Cuisine and new Seven Wonder of Nature in its Vietnam Tour. - July 13, 2012 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Smallpeice Trust Electronic Engineering Course Causes Buzz Amongst Teenagers
From 26th June to 29th June, sixty eight teenagers from across the UK enjoyed a unique learning experience at the University of Portsmouth with an electronic engineering course from the Smallpeice Trust. - July 13, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Accor’s ibis Brand Makes Its Bali Debut, with the Opening of ibis Bali Kuta
Accor, the largest international hotel operator in Asia-Pacific and Indonesia, announces the debut of the ibis brand in Bali with the opening of ibis Bali Kuta. Strategically located in the Kuta area and less than 1 km from Ngurah Rai International Airport, ibis Bali Kuta, welcomes guests on June... - July 13, 2012 - Accor
Douglas Carroll Salon to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Southern Bride and Groom
Local Salon to Style Both Hair and Makeup for Leading Wedding Planning Magazine Photo Shoot. - July 13, 2012 - Douglas Carroll Salon
Crisis on the Balkans: Travel Agent for the Alexander Tour Area Says Summer Season for Greece and Bulgaria Differs as Stats Step in
Greece Dives, Bulgaria Thrives: The Contrasting Fortunes of the Two Neighbouring Countries’ Tourism Industries - July 13, 2012 - Alexander Tour Co
Substance Abuse Counseling Certification and Recertification Offered by AIHCP
The American Institute of Health Care Professionals has recently announced the availability of certification programs for professionals who want to become substance abuse and addiction counselors. Recertification programs are also available for those who want to take advantage of continuing... - July 13, 2012 - Aihcp
Blow 'N Go-Quick Hair Blowdry for Less
Spend less time and less money sitting in the hair salon and more time looking fresh and fabulous. Desdimi is now offering discounted and quick hair blowdrys for the busy professional before work or during lunch, after a long day or before a night out. - July 13, 2012 - Desdimi Gallery Salon
University Publication Eyes Impact of Recession on Uganda Population
Pathways Article Discusses Effect That the Worldwide Recession Will Have on the Ugandan Population Which Is among the Poorest in the World - July 13, 2012 - Engeye
Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Legal Series: Medical Malpractice Explored Live Webcast”
Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C Sponsored The Knowledge Group upcoming webcast entitled “Legal Series: Medical Malpractice Explored Live Webcast.” This event will be held on July 31, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. For more information, feel free to visit the event homepage... - July 13, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
James E. Looper, Jr., Partner with Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Medical Malpractice Explored Live Webcast on July 31, 2012
James E. Looper, Jr., Partner, Hall Booth Smith & Slover, P.C will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: Medical Malpractice Explored Live Webcast.” This 2 - hour event is scheduled on July 31, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. For more information... - July 13, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Paul Koppel, Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP to Speak at KC’s The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on Executive Compensation: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Paul Koppel, Attorney, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act... - July 13, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Friday Night Fights to Feature Female Title Bout in Main Event Aug. 31 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces the next Friday Night Fights series event will take place on Aug. 31 in the Rollins Center arena. Tickets are available now at $40 - $200 and may be purchased by calling VIP Services at 800-711-5882 or visiting doverdowns.com. Headlining the event will be... - July 13, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild Hosts 43rd Annual Fine Designer Crafts Show
Annual Fair Promotes Fine Crafts, Encourages Creativity and Recognizes Artists Throughout the Southeast. - July 13, 2012 - Carolina Designer Craftsman Guild
Skin Care for Athletes Sponsors 2012 Olympians
Organic and natural skin care line is London bound with its athletes. - July 12, 2012 - Morning Indigo, LLC
London Olympics Continue to Build Up the Short-Lets Market
London Olympics is being seen as a golden period where the short-let properties are fetching good rental income to landlords. They are even getting cautious about maintaining and refurbishing their property to be able to rent at good rates. - July 12, 2012 - Short Let Apartments
3rd Annual New Jersey Walks for TS is All About Anti-Bullying Awareness
This year’s walk, to support the statewide education outreach programs of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders, will take place on Saturday, November 3, rain or shine. - July 12, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Milliman, Inc. Sponsors Knowledge Congress' Event on Legal Series: Medical Malpractice Explored Live Webcast
Milliman, Inc., teams up with The Knowledge Group for the webcast on July 31, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET entitled “Legal Series: Medical Malpractice Explored Live Webcast.” For more information about this event and to register, please visit the event homepage (copy/paste the link... - July 12, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Charles W. Mitchell, Consulting Actuary, Milliman, Inc. to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: Medical Malpractice Explored Live Webcast
Charles Mitchell, Consulting Actuary with Milliman, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ event entitled: “Legal Series: Medical Malpractice Explored Live Webcast,” on July 31, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. For more info, please visit the event homepage (copy/paste the... - July 12, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Justin V. Shur, Partner, Molo Lamken LLP to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Legal Series: White Collar Crime Enforcement Issues Live Webcast on July 17, 2012
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced that Justin V. Shur, Partner with Molo Lamken LLP will speak at “Legal Series: White Collar Crime Enforcement Issues Live Webcast,” scheduled on July 17, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. For more... - July 12, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Molo Lamken LLP Named Sponsor at KC's event on “Legal Series: White Collar Crime Enforcement Issues Live Webcast”
Molo Lamken LLP, one of the world's most prominent law firms, teams up with The Knowledge Group for the upcoming 2 - hour webcast entitled “Legal Series: White Collar Crime Enforcement Issues Live Webcast,” which will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. To... - July 12, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Michael N. Fine, Attorney, McDermott Will & Emery to Speak at KC Event: "Changes to Hospital Tax Exemption: Best Practices Under Section 501(r) Live Webcast"
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael N. Fine, Attorney, McDermott Will & Emery, will speak at a 2-hour webcast. Title of Event: “Changes to Hospital Tax Exemption: Best... - July 12, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Portland Business Journal Names NW Navigator Luxury Coaches as One of 2012’s 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies
Northwest Navigator a Luxury Motorcoach Company is named as one of the fastest growing private companies in Portland, OR. - July 12, 2012 - Northwest Navigator Luxury Motorcoaches