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Kirkland & Ellis LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Legal Series: The Attorney-Client Privilege and Internal Investigations 2011 Live Webcast,” on 10/27/11
Kirkland & Ellis LLP, one of the world’s leading law firm, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Legal Series: The Attorney-Client Privilege and Internal Investigations 2011.” This two-hour event will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2011... - September 15, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
IDEA Health & Fitness Association Selects Local Fitness Professional to Speak at National Conference
IDEA Health & Fitness Association, the world’s largest association for fitness and wellness professionals has selected Josh Proch of Defined Fitness, located in Wexford, PA, to speak at their 2012 IDEA Personal Trainer Institute event held February 16-19 in Alexandria, Virginia. The... - September 15, 2011 - Defined Fitness
Wild Planet Adventures Unveils New Hidden Thailand Program Guiding Guests to Remote Wildlife Sanctuaries, Exotic Islands
Wild Planet Promises Clients Exclusive, Up Close Encounters with Thailand's Most Extraordinary Creatures - September 15, 2011 - Wild Planet Adventures
Pennyroyal Studio Announces Signature Collection Collaboration with James Durbin
Proceeds from the Pennyroyal Studio and James Durbin Design to Benefit Tourette Syndrome Association - September 15, 2011 - Pennyroyal Studio
Non-Profit Offers iPad2 as Incentive for Booking Christian Mission Trips to Florida
Epic Missions, Inc. will give new iPad2 tablets to the leaders of the first 12 mission trips booked to take place in 2012. - September 15, 2011 - Epic Missions, Inc.
Red Hot Blues & Cold Craft Brews Festival Presented by the Las Vegas Blues Society
The Las Vegas Blues Society (a non profit charitable 501(c)(3)) charity organization will present the inaugural semi-annual "Red Hot Blues & Cold Craft Brews Festival" on Sunday Sept. 25, 2011 from 11am until 7pm, at Clark County Amphitheater at 500 S. Grand Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV. http://www.LasVegasBlues.org - September 15, 2011 - Las Vegas Blues Society
YES! deLIVERs Awareness and HOPE for People Living with Liver Tumors to Debbie Durkin's ECO Emmy Celebrity Chateau
From Capitol Hill to the Red Carpet, YES! Continues to Advocate for Patients - September 15, 2011 - Say YES to Hope
Junior League Asks Orlando Community to Hustle to End Child Hunger - Volunteer Organization Hosts Fundraising 5K October 27th and Says "Bring Canned Food"
After kicking off a new League year with a focus on childhood health, hunger and poverty, the Junior League of Greater Orlando will host its fourth annual Harvest Hustle 5K run/walk October 27th in Baldwin Park to support the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and to fund League-sponsored community programs focused on ending childhood hunger. To register, please visit www.jlgo.org or www.run4acause.org/jlgo - September 15, 2011 - Junior League of Greater Orlando
Global Facility Management & Construction Welcomes New Director of Sales & Marketing
Global Facility Management & Construction is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Robin Baskin Ladner to the position of Director of Sales & Marketing. Global specializes in diverse maintenance services for national and international retail chains. Robin has over 28 years of... - September 14, 2011 - Global Facility Management & Construction
Local Hair Stylist Transforms Parking Space Into Salon: Mishi Nova Celebrates PARK(ing) Day with Eco-Friendly Hair Makeovers
This Friday is PARK(ing) day and local eco-hair stylist Mishi Nova will be offering 10-minute street makeovers in her “hair parklet” located on Mission St. between 3rd and New Montgomery in SOMA. PARK(ing) day, originating in San Francisco, has now become an international event. The... - September 14, 2011 - Morphic
Boot Ranch Closes on Record Lot Sales of $5.4 Million in 30 Days
Boot Ranch golf club (Fredericksburg Texas) closes on record sales of $5.4 million from mid-July to mid-August 2011. - September 14, 2011 - Boot Ranch
Magic Lice Removal Offers Head Lice Awareness Presentations
Head lice treatment company and exclusive service provider of the LouseBuster(TM) Treatment throughout South Florida, offers schools and parent groups free head lice awareness presentations. - September 14, 2011 - Magic Lice Removal
The Greater Allen Cathedral Inaugural Parade and Youth and Young Adult Day of Service
Keeping with its theme of Transforming Community, the Honorable Reverend Dr. Floyd H. Flake and The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York officially invites you to attend Youth and Young Adult Service Day and Inaugural Parade. Elected officials, Queens Elite Marching Band, Girl Scouts, Color... - September 14, 2011 - The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York
Wild Planet Adventures Unveils Look at 2012 Season Accentuated with New and Astonishing Wildlife Encounters
2012 Season Highlights: India ’s Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, Big Cat Sightings at Brazil ’s Pantanal Jaguar Research Center, and a Chance to Spot Clouded Leopards of Thailand’s Klong Seang Wildlife Sanctuary. - September 14, 2011 - Wild Planet Adventures
Michael Baisden and Black and Missing Foundation, Inc Join Forces to Bring Awareness to Missing Children of Color
Michael Baisden, motivational speaker, best selling author and host of nationally syndicated Michael Baisden Radio Show, today announced that he is partnering with Black and Missing Foundation Inc (BAM FI) in a nationwide effort to help find and bring attention to the thousands of missing children... - September 14, 2011 - Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.
Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC and the Leadership Institute Partner to Strengthen Local Grassroots Efforts
The Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC is partnering with the Leadership Institute to offer Campaign Management training to strengthen the effectiveness of local grass roots efforts. The campaign management training is scheduled for October 1st and 2nd from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The two days of training costs $50 per attendee and will be held at the Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC offices In The Woodlands, Texas. http://www.leadershipinstitute.org/training/School.cfm?SchoolID=19166 - September 14, 2011 - Texas Tea Party Patriots PAC
Great Hotels of the World to Exhibit at EIBTM 2011 for First Time
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) has announced it will exhibit at EIBTM this November for the first time. EIBTM is the leading global event for the meetings and events industry and gathers over 14,000 industry professionals for three days of focused business networking. A selection... - September 14, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Luxury Travel Vietnam Offers Incentive and Short Trips as Niche Travel Products for 2012
A good year ahead for Vietnam Tourism as Luxury Travel segment looks stronger for 2012. Local tour operator focuses on Incentive and Short Trips as Niche Travel Products especially for Asian markets. - September 14, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Indochina Tourist & Trade to Offer Deluxe Golfing Tour
Indochina Tourist & Trade has announced its first new golfing tour in a line of new products that IT&T will be releasing in 2011. The new golfing tour, titled Mekong Fairways, will feature the best golf courses throughout Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam handpicked by the company to showcase the... - September 14, 2011 - Indochina Tourist & Trade
Live Oak Bank Pledges $3,000 to Assist Project C.U.R.E.
Project C.U.R.E. will hold this years First Ladies' Luncheon on Friday, September 16th, providing an educational opportunity for distinguished guests to learn how the organization lends healthcare assistance to developing countries. - September 14, 2011 - Live Oak Bank
Lauren Jones Named TAG’s Director of Membership and Corporate Events
Technology Association of Georgia Enhances Membership Team with New Hire - September 14, 2011 - TAG think
Florida Representative William Snyder Receives the 2011 John and Reve Walsh Award Recognizing His Substantial Impact on the Protection of Florida Citzens
The Florida Lawmaker's push for DNA legislation and efforts in passing tough laws to combat human smuggling earn him words of gratitude from America's Most Wanted Host and victim's advocate John Walsh. - September 14, 2011 - Representative William D. Snyder, FL 82
WPI to Conduct Six Sigma Green Belt Certification in Marlborough
WPI to implement its first training program in Marlborough - September 14, 2011 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Chicago Lighthouse Partners with Best Buy to Bring Special Assistive Technology to NW Suburbs
Assistive devices for people with visual impairments will be on display for two special Best Buy events this fall in the northwest suburbs. Those interested can view products at the Best Buy in Norridge on Sept. 21 and Golf Mill on Oct. 5. - September 14, 2011 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Applying New Mathematics for Robust Cryptography and a Safer Internet
Computer security experts are piggy-backing on recent developments in mathematics to pioneer new cryptography methods that will keep data safe even in the age of superfast quantum computing. - September 14, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
National Board of Collection Attorneys Aiming to Fill Marketing Niche for Collection Attorneys and Law Firms
The National Board of Collection Attorneys is an entirely new opportunity that can fill a marketing gap for collection attorneys and law firm collectors. Working in conjunction with the established credit industry associations, law lists and other certification programs, NBCA certification provides a fresh and comprehensive method to improve law firm visibility. - September 14, 2011 - National Board of Collection Attorneys
Frank Gonzalez, CPA*/CFF, Principal-in-Charge, Financial Institutions, MBAF to Speak at KC’s The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on FDIC-Insured Banks Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Frank Gonzalez, CPA*/CFF, Principal-in-Charge, Financial Institutions, MBAF will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Impact... - September 14, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
MBAF Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event "The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on FDIC-Insured Banks Live Webcast," on 10/18/11
MBAF, one of the country’s largest independent public accounting firm, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “The Impact of Dodd-Frank Act on FDIC-Insured Banks.” This two-hour event will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 3:00 PM - 5:00... - September 14, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Digital Branding Powerhouse Hobbs Ministries Rebrands Gospel Star, Melinda Watts
Stellar and Dove Award-nominated Gospel recording artist, Melinda Watts, Chooses Hobbs Ministries for the Redesign of MelindaWatts.com - September 14, 2011 - Hobbs Ministries
ISPreview Study Finds UK ISPs Fail to Display Broadband Upload Speeds
A new ISPreview.co.uk survey of 564 internet users in the United Kingdom (UK) has revealed that most of the markets major broadband providers fail to display the upload speed of their packages, which is despite 93% of internet users wanting them to do so. - September 14, 2011 - ISPreview.co.uk
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Enterprise Master Data Management & The Convergence of Technology & Business Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two -hour webcasts. It has scheduled a live webcast entitled: “Enterprise Master Data Management & The Convergence of Technology... - September 14, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Danny Miller, Principal, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at Enterprise Master Data Management & The Convergence of Technology & Business Live Webcast
Joining the notable panel of speakers for Knowledge Congress’ Enterprise Master Data Management & The Convergence of Technology & Business Live Webcast is the distinguished Danny Miller, Principal, Business Advisory Services of Grant Thornton, LLP. He will form part of a 2-hour... - September 14, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
DirectRooms.com – Participate the Diwali Festival in New Zealand During 8 to 9 October 2011
DirectRooms.com welcomes the 2011 Festival of Diwali to Auckland, New Zealand. Known as the Hindu Festival of Light, Diwali will take place this year between the 8th and 9th of October. - September 14, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
atoll paradise Launches New Destinations Mauritius & Seychelles
You can now book Prince William's & Kate’s honeymoon destination in the Seychelles with atoll paradise. - September 14, 2011 - Atoll Paradise Pvt Ltd
CT REIA Announces September 2011 Seminar on Expert Negotiating Strategies for Real Estate Investors in Connecticut
On September 19, 2011, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting its monthly meeting with Don DeRosa. Attendees will learn expert negotiating tools, tactics and strategies. - September 14, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Grant Thornton LLP, Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on Enterprise Master Data Management & The Convergence of Technology & Business Live Webcast
Grant Thornton LLP teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Enterprise Master Data Management & The Convergence of Technology & Business LIVE Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2011 @ 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET. For... - September 14, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
SmartTalk ConnectedConversations™ Connects Women with Celebrities in a New Fashion; Celebrities, Businesses, Charities and Women – What More Could You Ask for!
SmartTalk ConnectedConversations™ Creates Unforgettable Connected Conversations in the 2012 Season in multiple cities. - September 13, 2011 - SmartTalk Media LLC
Back to School Tips to Prevent Head Lice Provided by Hair Whisperers
Head lice treatment professionals, Hair Whisperers, offers head lice tips for parents. - September 13, 2011 - Hair Whisperers
Arendell Animal Hospital is Proud to Form a Partnership with the Charity Pets for Patriots, Inc., That Connects Shelter Pets with Military Families
Pets For Patriots is a registered charity that connects hard-to-adopt shelter pets with service and veteran members of the United States Military. As their partner they provide those pets a discount on veterinary services for the lifetime of the adopted pet. - September 13, 2011 - Arendell Animal Hospital
One World Trekking Announces New Hiking Trip to the Scottish Highlands
Leading adventure travel company One World Trekking is pleased to announce its first hiking trip into the beautiful Highlands of Scotland. - September 13, 2011 - One World Trekking
Grand Opening: The Brides Project Comes to Ann Arbor Michigan
The Brides Project, a non-profit organization that raises money for the Cancer Support Community of Ann Arbor, is taking bridal appointments. - September 13, 2011 - The Brides Project
New Site Offers Custom Pet Portraits, Jewelry and Stationery
Dog, horse and pet enthusiasts can now order customized artwork featuring classic backgrounds online at Very Best Portraits. Founder and artist Eve Holloran has been creating “old world” portraiture from digital images and rendering them on canvas, archival paper, jewelry or stationery... - September 13, 2011 - Very Best Artisans, LLC
One Concierge Prepares for Upcoming London Fashion Week
One Concierge is offering clients, concierge support & lifestyle solutions for worldwide clientele attending the 2011 London Fashion Week. - September 13, 2011 - One Concierge
One Concierge Goes to Rock in Rio 2011
From ticket procurement to VIP access, after parties and reserved seating, One Concierge is offering a wide variety of concierge services for those attending the 2011 Rock in Rio Festival. - September 13, 2011 - One Concierge
University of Hawaii: Cause of Homosexuality and Dyslexia Discovered
According to University of Hawaii neuroscientist, Bruce E. Morton, “Failures of midline crossings of the developing nervous system occur in utero within hybrid Familial Polarity offspring. These developmental failures result in reversed wiring for a number of behavioral outcomes, including homosexuality and dyslexia.” - September 13, 2011 - Bruce Eldine Morton
Mae's Breath Foundation - Breathes Life to Lung Cancer Awareness
How a memorial to a lung cancer victim has hopes to enlighten communities in the importance or lung disease, and proper knowledge in lung cancer. - September 13, 2011 - Mae's Breath Foundation
Casa Laguna Inn Conducts Facebook Silent Auction to Support AIDS Services Foundation Orange County
As part of their ongoing sponsorship and support of the Orange County Ride for AIDS (OCRA) and AIDS Services Foundation Orange County, Casa Laguna Inn & Spa in Laguna Beach, CA, is auctioning a Laguna Beach getaway for two. The Ultimate Casa Laguna Getaway includes two nights in the inn’s... - September 12, 2011 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
Vietnam First Luxury Tour Operator Unveils Amazing Biking Tour in the Red River Delta
Lxuury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Launch Biking Tour to Discover the Beauty and Charm of the Hanoi Countryside and Red River Delta. - September 12, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
The Role of Kapture Photography in Seeking Answers and Help to Combat SIDS
Portraits are moments that a professional or even an inexperienced photographer has captured using his or her camera. But through Kapture Photography, these portraits are not just pictures, but are moments that could change the lives of those who have lost their children through SIDS. - September 12, 2011 - Kapture Photography
TAG Education Collaborative Announces CIO from Cbeyond to Join Board of Directors
TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-Ed), the charitable organization established by the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) that is dedicated to preparing the next-generation workforce through better education and real-life job experiences, announced today the addition of Carrie Wheeler, Chief Information Officer at Cbeyond, to the Board of Directors. - September 12, 2011 - TAG think