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Aaron Brauer-Rieke, Ron Plesser Fellow and Staff Attorney, Center for Democracy & Technology to Speak at KC’s Emerging Issues in Privacy and Data Security Live Webcast
Aaron Brauer-Rieke, Ron Plesser Fellow and Staff Attorney, Center for Democracy & Technology to Speak at KC’s Emerging Issues in Privacy and Data Security: A 2012 Perspective Live Webcast - December 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Small Business Winners Announced for the 2011 Annual KOSBE Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) has named the winners of the 17th Annual KOSBE Awards last night at the celebration ceremony held at BANQ in downtown, Kingsport. Tal’s Auto and Truck Repair (Tal Musick) took First Place in the category for... - December 19, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Nominations Close This Week for Perspective Magazine Timeshare and Fractional Awards Program
The nomination window for entering the global timeshare and fractional industry awards program will close on Friday, December 23rd, with online voting to begin in January. - December 19, 2011 - Perspective Magazine
SAGIA Urges SMEs to Register for SFG 100
The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) has urged Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Kingdom to participate in its "Saudi Fast Growth 100" (SFG 100) initiative. Companies that make it to the annual SFG 100 list are honored at the annual Global Competitiveness Forum... - December 19, 2011 - The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority
Dream Town Realty Adds 6 New Chicago Real Estate Agents in October and November
Chicago-based brokerage Dream Town Realty welcomed six new members to its team of residential real estate consultants this fall. The new agents include Marnie Sax, Giorgio Pescatore, Justin Brown, Thomas Secson, Jeneane Ally and Justin Francek. - December 19, 2011 - Dream Town Realty
One Concierge & Alpine Guru to Offer Global Selection of Chalets & Cabins
New agreement with Alpine Guru expands One Concierge's reach to hundreds of ski resorts & chalets around the globe. - December 19, 2011 - One Concierge
Fitness Empire Formula Webinar on Making Your Mark in the Fitness Industry Now Available for Free Online Participation
A free webinar, “Fitness Empire Formula: Making Your Mark in the Fitness Industry,” is now available online. Offered by fitness and personal development guru John Spencer Ellis, the webinar focuses on getting started and succeeding in the industry. - December 18, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
With a New Joint Event, TheKenaiPeninsula.com, Alaska Hooksetters and Russell Fishing Are Responding to Reports of a Record 2012 Kenai Salmon Run
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is predicting a record Salmon Run for 2012 on the Kenai River. Alaska Hooksetters and Russell Fishing are responding to that news and the annual hype surrounding the NFL Playoffs and Superbowl, and have created a new event and are offering a discount if a Guests Home team wins. - December 18, 2011 - The Kenai Peninsula
One Stop Green Partners with Bovay Engineers to Design and Install Solar PV Systems for Commercial Buildings
One Stop Green and Bovay Engineering have partnered to design and install solar photovoltaic systems, capitalizing on One Stop Green's status as a leading Green Tech supply company and Bovay Engineering's expertise in solar photovoltaic system design. - December 18, 2011 - One Stop Green
Snaggle Foot Dog Walks & Care Receives 2011 Best of Lexington Award
Snaggle Foot Dog Walks & Care has been selected for the 2011 Best of Lexington Award in the Pet Exercising, Feeding & Sitting Services category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses... - December 18, 2011 - Snaggle Foot Dog Walks & Pet Care
Augustus Collection Launches Dedicated Travel & Leisure Sales Program, Augustus-Lite
Augustus Collection expansion includes new development for spas, hotels, hotel groups, travel media and travel technology companies. - December 18, 2011 - Augustus Collection
Denver Metro Area Luxury Home Sales Up in November, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales in the Denver Metro Area rose in November from the previous month and a year ago, according to Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Colorado’s leading provider of luxury real estate services. A total of 45 homes changed hands for more than $1 million last month, up from... - December 18, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
BTEC Announces Dec. 20 Webinar: Biomass Thermal Energy Market Outlook: 2012 - 2015
Biomass experts outline future economic growth of industry in the final WERC webinar - December 18, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
NAPNAP Revises Position Statement on Continuing Education
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners’ (NAPNAP) Executive Board approved a revised NAPNAP Position Statement on Continuing Education. The Position Statement revision reinforces NAPNAP’s commitment to providing new opportunities for nurse practitioners (NPs) to... - December 18, 2011 - National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Premier Hotels of the World™ and Availpro Announce Extended Partnership
Premier Hotels of the World™ announces today its extended Partnership with Availpro the Industry Leader in Online Distribution for Hotels. Availpro and Premier Hotels of the World™ work together to develop a unique Online Distribution Extranet Solution including Booking Engines (Web... - December 18, 2011 - Premier Hotels of the World Ltd
Young Naturists America - Nude Year's Eve Across America & Newspaper Launch This New Years Eve
Young Naturists America is launching a newspaper while dancing naked coast to coast this New Years Eve, and all can be seen live online. - December 17, 2011 - Young Naturists America
Shannon’s Pet-Sitting Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award
Chicago Northwest Suburban Pet Sitting Business receives an award that reflects businesses’ consistently high level of customer service. - December 17, 2011 - Shannon's Pet-Sitting
Surprise Lake Camp to Celebrate 110th Anniversary; Camp Alumnus Larry King to Attend
Surprise Lake Camp will celebrate its 110th Anniversary in 2012. The year-long commemoration will begin with a gala dinner dance on Saturday evening, March 10, 2012 at the Marriot Marquis in midtown Manhattan. Larry King, one of SLC’s esteemed celebrity alumni will be the guest of honor at the event. - December 17, 2011 - Surprise Lake Camp
Fitness Pros John Spencer Ellis and Kelli Calabrese Offer Free Video Training from Fitness Fortunes Live Event
Sharing the secrets that they have shared with fitness pros around the world with a broader audience, John Spencer Ellis and Kelli Calabrese now offer a free video training on creating a fitness fortune online. The video was filmed at Fitness Fortunes and provides five key tips on creating a fitness fortune. - December 17, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Cutting-Edge Personal Image Solution “Men of Style” Arrives Just in Time for the Holidays
Men - Project Yourself in a Consistent and Confident Way from Now on. Ladies – You Never Have to Dress Your Man Again. - December 17, 2011 - "Turn Up Your Style"
Eden Autism Services Adds New Advisory Board Member
Paul A. Belfore has been appointed to the advisory board of Eden Autism Services. Eden Autism Services' mission is to improve the lives of children and adults with autism and provide support to their families by providing a range of community based services to meet specific needs throughout the... - December 17, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Free Krav Maga Women’s Self Defense Seminar Trains OC Residents
Krav Maga Orange County offers Free Women's Self Defense Seminar in response to sexual assault on Fullerton College Student. - December 17, 2011 - Krav Maga Orange County
Kid's Self Defense Seminar to be Held in Mission Viejo on 12/17 Starting at 11:30am
Krav Maga Orange County is registering students for a FAST Kids Seminar on Dec 17th, from 11:30a to 1p. This is a self defense and safety seminar to train kids how to handle real life scenarios where they may find themselves in danger from unknown adults and predators. - December 17, 2011 - Krav Maga Orange County
Rembrandt Hotel Welcomes a New Executive Assistant Manager
Eric Hallin and the team at Rembrandt Hotel would like to take this opportunity to introduce and welcome the newest associate James Miller into the Rembrandt Hotel’s Executive Team. - December 17, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
ToolsOn Developed and Published Some New Free Web Services for GIF-Animation Creation
www.toolson.net website is a new free service which makes you able to create GIF-animations, make animated avatars from Web camera shots, resize GIF, convert any RAW image and create an ICO icon or favicon for your web-page in a few seconds. - December 17, 2011 - Toolson Ltd
PhotographyCorner.com Announces 2011 Photograph of the Year Contest with Over $10,000 in Prizes
PhotographyCorner.com announces the 2011 Photograph of the Year contest, featuring nine sponsors with over $10,000 in prizes available to be won including a grand prize valued at $3,250. The contest is free to enter, with submissions accepted via email. Full rules and details available at www.photographycorner.com. - December 17, 2011 - PhotographyCorner.com
David H. Lockwood Files for His Candidacy for Congress in the 2012 Elections
Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District has a new Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives. - December 17, 2011 - Dave Lockwood For Congress
First Advantage Litigation Consulting Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on eDiscovery in 2012
First Advantage Litigation Consulting Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “eDiscovery in 2012: Social Networking, Cloud Computing, Cross Border Issues, Disclosure & Litigation LIVE Webcast,” on 01/18/12. - December 17, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Natalie H. Brooks Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Natalie H. Brooks, of New York, New York, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education Management and Solutions. About Natalie H. Brooks Natalie H. Brooks is the Chief People Officer of... - December 17, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Linda Silva Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Linda Silva, of Hollywood, Florida, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the public awareness of distracted driving and advocacy of safe driving. About Linda Silva Linda Silva is the Program Director of... - December 17, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
One Concierge Provides Luxury Travel Support in Kathmandu, Nepal
One Concierge offers new luxury concierge & lifestyle management options in Kathmandu, Nepal. - December 17, 2011 - One Concierge
The Winchester Country Club Joins Audubon Lifestyles and the Sustainable Golf Facility Program
The Winchester Country Club recently joined Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member to participate in the Sustainable Golf Facility Program. - December 17, 2011 - ISC-Audubon
100 Students to be Put on the Right Track to a Career in Railway Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
The Smallpeice Trust will be running a Railway Engineering course for 13 and 14 year olds at Askham Bryan College, York from 30th July to 2nd August, 2012. - December 17, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Recent KOSBE Award Winner Dykes Trucking Achieves TDOT Certification
KOSBE Award Winner, Dykes Trucking has been certified as a Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) by the Small Business Development Program (SBDP). The Department's DBE program is intended to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of... - December 17, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours Leads Cyclists Through Chile’s Central Valley for Wine Tastings and Optional Wine Spa Treatments
ExperiencePlus! guests ride to award-wining wineries and are invited to enjoy official wine tastings. The tour itinerary visits wineries in the Colchagua Valley region that Wine Enthusiast named "wine region of the year" for 2005 due to its world-class reds. - December 17, 2011 - ExperiencePlus! Bicycle Tours
Tips on How to Avoid a Windshield Replacement Scam by Suntec Auto Glass
Don't fall victim to a windshield replacement scam. It could cost you jail time. Suntec Auto Glass has information to help you avoid falling victim. - December 17, 2011 - Suntec Auto Glass
Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County Hosts Immigrant Women’s Group
Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County (CFSSC) recently launched "Oasis" an immigrant women’s group offering support and education. CFSSC would like to invite immigrant women living in the community, who feel isolated, to come and join "Oasis." Immigration is a... - December 17, 2011 - Catholic Family Services of Simcoe County
Writing Prompts from Nursery Rhymes by Working Writer’s Club Member Billie A. Williams
Nursery Rhymes are a sure fire bet to get your writing flow going. Discover through Billie A. Williams’ article how famous writers utilized nursery rhymes as writing prompts. - December 17, 2011 - Working Writer's Club
Thom J. Mansen Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Publication
Thom J. Mansen, of Sandy, Utah, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Education. About Thom J. Mansen Thom J. Mansen is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah, College of Nursing. Dr. - December 17, 2011 - Strathmore Who's Who
Ring in the New Year at The Cove of Lake Geneva’s "50’s Rock and Roll Sock Hop" Party
The Cove of Lake Geneva will be turning back the hands of time this New Year’s Eve at their ‘50’s Rock and Roll Sock Hop’ on December 31, 2011. The Party will begin at 7:00 pm and will last through 1:00 am. The ‘50’s Rock and Roll Sock Hop’ Party will... - December 17, 2011 - Geneva Hospitality
PersonalTrainerTools.com Site Now Offers Three Free Reports on Building Successful Business for Personal Trainers
Personal trainers and fitness coaches who sign up at www.personaltrainertools.com now have access to three free reports on succeeding as a trainer, coach or fitness pro. The site also offers multiple links to a variety of other educational fitness resources and programs. - December 16, 2011 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
An Interview with the Founders of Accountants for Social Good
Justin Curzi explains the impetus behind the founding of Accountants for Social Good (ASG) and the goals for the future of the microlending team. - December 16, 2011 - Accountants for Social Good
Uniting At-Risk Youth Through Music: Local Program Seeks Funding
Baltimore nonprofit seeks backers to fund orchestra program for at-risk youth. - December 16, 2011 - GBYO Bridges Program
Mary Mastro Named Realtor Member of the Year by Women's Council of Realtors
Keller Williams Agent Honored by WCR Sarasota Chapter - December 16, 2011 - Keller Williams Realty Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch
Appliance Repair Business in St. Louis, MO, Partners with SEO Company to Help Homeowners
Crews Appliance Repair, recently teamed up with a leading online marketing service to help St. Louis-area homeowners more easily locate its appliance repair services. - December 16, 2011 - Crews Appliance Repair
Early Bird Pricing for NAFA's 2012 Institute & Expo Ends December 31
NAFA Fleet Management Association is offering special early-bird pricing for the 2012 Institute & Expo. The reduced rates are good until the end of the year. - December 16, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Engineering Charity the Smallpeice Trust on the Look-Out for Potential Nuclear Engineers
Engineering Charity the Smallpeice Trust is running a short nuclear engineering course for 14-16 year olds at the University of Lancaster in July 2012. - December 16, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Commercial Property Agency MERJS Announces Letting of 2nd Floor Media Style Office Space in the Heart of Soho
MERJS have let the entire second floor comprising 1,288 sq ft of media style accommodation in the heart of Soho. - December 16, 2011 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Ms. Abilities America Seeking Contestants
Ms. Abilities America is a new pageant for those who happen to have physical or cognitive special needs. Currently in its first year, the Ms. Abilities America is seeking to crown state titleholders. The official crownings of State titleholders will be July 5-7, 2012. In 2013, the first National... - December 16, 2011 - Ms. Abilities America
Local Charity Selected in Russell Reid/Mr. John Holiday Charity Raffle
It is usually during the holiday season when we begin to shift our focus from ourselves and turn towards others. It is a time of giving and a time to promote the holiday spirit. It is during this time that Russell Reid/Mr. John, a local waste management and portable toilet rental company, holds... - December 16, 2011 - Russell Reid / Mr. John