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Scotts Valley Relay for Life Raises Funds to Fight Cancer
24-hour Event Embodies the Spirit of “One Day. One Night. One Community. One Fight,” May 21-22, 2011 - May 21, 2011 - San Lorenzo and Scotts Valley Relay for Life
Andre Barlow, Partner, Doyle, Barlow & Mazard PLLC to Speak at KC’s Premerger Notification Compliance and Litigation Update: A 2011 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Andre Barlow, Partner, Doyle, Barlow & Mazard PLLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Premerger Notification Compliance... - May 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Amazing Spaces® Named Top-Operator: 2011 Inside Self Storage Top 100 List
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers, the leading provider of self storage services in Houston, has been recognized as a 2011 Top-Operator. - May 20, 2011 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Culture and Heritage Tour of Vietnam is the Best Seller of the April Month
Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) reveals the best selling cultural and heritage tour of Vietnam of the April month. - May 20, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Hart Holden, of Counsel, Corporate Department, Paul Hastings to Speak at KC’s Premerger Notification Compliance and Litigation Update: A 2011 Perspective Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Hart Holden, of Counsel, Corporate Department, Paul Hastings will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Premerger Notification... - May 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Robin Struve, Partner, Latham & Watkins to Speak at KC’s Corporate Governance Issues, Executive Compensation Disclosure and Related SRO Rules: A 2011 Update Act Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robin Struve, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Corporate Governance Issues, Executive... - May 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Marv Hills, Partner, Crowe Horwath LLP to Speak at KC’s Webcast: The 2010 Tax Relief Act: Estate Planning Considerations for 2011 and Beyond
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Marv Hills, Partner, Crowe Horwath LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The 2010 Tax Relief Act: Estate Planning... - May 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Trusts & Estates, Named Media Partner at Knowledge Congress' The 2010 Tax Relief Act: Estate Planning Considerations for 2011 and Beyond Live Webcast on 07/06/2011
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Trusts & Estates will be a media partner at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “The 2010 Tax Relief Act: Estate Planning... - May 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Luxury Travel Ltd to Promote Discovery Tours in Southern Laos
With its lovely fishing villages, serene monasteries and lush vegetation, Khong Island offers a unique insight into nature and local life. The Khong Tour sets off the morning to visit Oum Moung Khmer archeological site before crossing the Mekong River by ferry to Khong Island. After exploring the... - May 20, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
NCSJP Community Forum: a Discussion on the Real Cost of Foster Care
The next Community Voices Forum Series discussion on the topic of foster care policy and its effect on young people is scheduled for Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the School of Social Work Auditorium on the campus of UNC in Chapel Hill. This forum will explore the impact of foster care... - May 20, 2011 - North Carolina Social Justice Project
Indianapolis Deal Website BestDealsIndy.com Launches to Promote Indianapolis Businesses While Helping Consumers Save
Indy Pre-Shopping Website Offering Complimentary Deal Listings for a Limited Time - May 20, 2011 - Best Deals Indy, LLC
RE/MAX Continued to Sell More Homes in 2010
RE/MAX Dominates Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte County Markets in Florida. - May 20, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Taxi Gourmet Tours Give Travelers a Taste of Berlin
Two food-savvy taxi drivers lead travelers to the most delicious spots in the German capital. - May 20, 2011 - Taxi Gourmet Tours
Lightspeed Aviation Becomes the First Corporate Member of the IMC Club
The IMC Club International, Inc. announced today that Lightspeed Aviation, manufacturer of premium aviation headsets has become the first corporate member of the IMC Club and sponsor of the IMC Club’s upcoming membership drive. - May 20, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
Great Hotels of the World Latest Member News Round-Up
Great Hotels of the World is pleased to announce the following news items from its member hotels. - May 20, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Change in the Management Team at Gardemann: Matthew Hickin Takes Over from Maarten Mijnlieff
Maarten Mijnlieff, director at Gardemann Arbeitsbuhnen GmbH in Alpen, Germany, is leaving the company at the end of May. Maarten has been a director at the company for nine years, the last four and half under the umbrella of Gardemann's parent company, Lavendon Group. Kevin Appleton, CEO of... - May 20, 2011 - Lavendon Access Services
Winners Announced for State Contest Promote Bicycle Advocacy
The League of Illinois Bicyclists and Active Transportation Alliance are pleased to announce the winners of the state “Bicycling is Fun…and Healthy too!” poster contest. The League of Illinois Bicyclists (LIB) and Active Transportation Alliance (ATA), partnered with Saris Cycling... - May 20, 2011 - League of Illinois Bicyclists
British Set to Invade Gettysburg, But for Purely Musical Reasons
Opening Friday, June 24, and running through Sunday, July 3, the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival will offer mainstage performances of eight of the G & S comic operas, as well as a Grand Victorian Concert Spectacular, an evening of three one-act operas, a week-long fringe festival, and a youth festival production. - May 20, 2011 - Gilbert & Sullivan Festival
Global Connect! Google New York Supports Gender Justice Program for Women of the Diaspora
Women’s eNews and Global Press Institute are launching a one day gender justice and technology training event on Thursday, June 16 with the support of GoogleServe, the volunteer arm of Google, to empower women from the global diaspora living in New York. Google New York volunteers will join... - May 20, 2011 - Women's eNews
CertaPro Painters Pledges Charitable Contribution to Show Customer Appreciation
CertaPro Painters of Southern New Hampshire is donating one percent of sales from each residential painting contract to the New Hampshire Food Bank in the customer's name. - May 20, 2011 - CertaPro Painters of Southern NH
RE/MAX Agents Outproduced Others Two to One in 2010
RE/MAX Agents in Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte County, Florida, Mirror National Trend. - May 20, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
"New In Town" Releases Unique eBook Providing Valuable Advice for People Moving to Chicago
People moving to Chicago can now avoid the struggles of moving to the Windy City by using a new guide book, “New in Town Chicago,” designed to help new residents navigate through a minefield of financial and social pitfalls and show them how to build a rich, fulfilling new life in Chicago. - May 20, 2011 - New in Town
Beckstrand Cancer Foundation Partners with Skinn Cosmetics, Unveils Butterfly Kiss Lipgloss Fundraiser to Benefit Student Patients
Diamond Sparkle Gloss Soothes Lips, Raises Awareness and Funds for College-Bound Teens with Cancer. - May 20, 2011 - Beckstrand Cancer Foundation
The Center OC Celebrates 40 Years of Serving the Orange County LGBT Community
The Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County (The Center OC) commemorates 40 years advocating for the LGBT community on Saturday, June 4, at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. Special guest honoree is Estelle Harris, who voiced Mrs. Potato Head in Pixar/Disney's Toy Story 2 & 3. - May 20, 2011 - Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County
Susan M. Nash, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery to Speak at KC’s Strategies to Deal with the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Susan M. Nash, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Strategies to Deal With the Patient... - May 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Brian G. Flood, Managing Director, KPMG LLP to Speak at KC’s Strategies to Deal with the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Brian G. Flood, Managing Director, KPMG LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Strategies to Deal With the Patient... - May 20, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Fitness/Swimsuit Model & Former NFL Cheerleader Samantha Baker Signs Large Spokesmodel Contract
Professional fitness model Samantha Baker signs with pharmaceutical giant Gentech Pharmaceuticals as spokesmodel for the extremely popular weight loss supplement PhenTabz. - May 19, 2011 - Gentech Pharmaceutical
Fitness/Swimsuit Model & Former NFL Cheerleader Samantha Baker Wins National Fitness Competition
Professional fitness & swimsuit model Samantha Baker wins first in class in the Figure competition at the 2011 Jay Cutler Classic in Boston, Massachusetts. - May 19, 2011 - Gentech Pharmaceutical
NH Division of Economic Development Notes Awards and Recognition Received by Granite State Golf Businesses; Cites Golf as Business Recruitment Driver
The New Hampshire Division of Economic Development understands that the quality of life in NH plays a key role in the effort to recruit companies to expand, relocate, or redomesticate to the state. For executives in the insurance industry who are considering a business move to New Hampshire, the Division is making an effort to promote its recently award-winning golf courses, with ties to acknowledged legends of the game. - May 19, 2011 - NH Division of Economic Development
DINKlife Launches as Premier Online Destination for a Growing Yet Underserved Demographic
New website provides social networking, job boards, proprietary content and more to serve Dual Income No Kids Couples (DINKs) - May 19, 2011 - DINKlife
Terence P. Smith, Partner, DLA Piper to Speak at KC’s Webcast “Employment and Labor Law: What to Watch for in 2011 and Beyond”
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Terence P. Smith, Partner, DLA Piper will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Employment and Labor Law: What to Watch for in 2011... - May 19, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
All New Buzz Guard Natural Insect Repellent from Earth Heart Can Help Protect Dogs from Outdoor Pests
Buzz Guard has been favorably field-tested as a safe and healthy alternative to commercial pesticide based treatments by a variety of dog lovers and professionals. - May 19, 2011 - Earth Heart Inc.
More Than 150 Bedfordshire Registered for Stefan Drew Mssociates Marketing Workshop
More than 150 Bedfordshire businesses have booked a place at an Online Business Marketing seminar being run on Wednesday (May 18th) by Bedford College, the British Computer Society and the man the BBC call The Marketing Magician. The event, which has attracted every sort of business from architects... - May 19, 2011 - Stefan Drew Associates
The International Watch and Jewelry Guild Announces "Extravaganza 2011"
The International Watch and Jewelry Guild (IWJG) Premier Event to be held on May 30th and 31st at the Exciting Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. - May 19, 2011 - The International Watch and Jewelry Guild
Dr. Knut Stamnes at Stevens Receives NASA Grant for Environmental Monitoring
Stevens Institute of Technology Physics Professor Dr. Knut Stamnes has been awarded a NASA grant for work on mathematical tools to monitor oceanic ecosystems via satellite. - May 19, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Launches Game-Based Laboratory Environment
Stevens Institute of Technology professors have developed an online laboratory in which students learn by interacting in a virtual environment, much like massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs) such as Half-life 2, The Sims, World of Warcraft, and Second Life. Two small-scale pilots ran in 2010 and 2011, with full-scale launch Fall Semester 2011. - May 19, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Photography Enters 'Post-Digital' Age: 120processing.com Brings Old-School Photo Lab to the Internet
Photographers are returning to film in droves. To serve them as they go 'back to the future,' 120processing.com is bringing the old-school local photo lab to the Internet, offering to develop medium-format/120 film by mail. - May 19, 2011 - 120processing.com
Local Volunteers Host Alex’s Lemonade Stand During National Lemonade Days
The Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West to host lemonade stand to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer. - May 19, 2011 - Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West
Al Dumas Named No. 1 RE/MAX Agent in Florida
REO Powerhouse Recognized at Recent Awards Ceremony - May 19, 2011 - RE/MAX Alliance Group
Louisiana’s Cypress Bend Golf Resort & Conference Center Honored with Elite Gold Certification
Status granted by the Elite Meetings Advisory Board, a distinguished panel comprised of corporate meeting professionals and hospitality executives - May 19, 2011 - Cypress Bend Resort
Danforth Center Host Author of Caught in the Middle
Seeds of Change to Feature Richard C. Longworth for a Visionary Event - May 19, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Student Aid Professionals to Convene in Boston July 17-20
Get your press pass to attend this event and learn about the latest student aid trends and news - May 19, 2011 - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
JAMPRO Promotes Local Exports at Major Canadian Trade Show
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) showcased Jamaican export goods and engaged business interests at SIAL Canada 2011, one of the largest international food and beverage trade shows in North America. The agency managed the Jamaica Booth at the event, which was held between May 11 and 13... - May 19, 2011 - Jamaica Promotions Corporation
Local Life Coach Contributes to New Book, Inspired Women Succeed, Showing How You Can Too
Whether we acknowledge it or not, the way we determine success greatly impacts our lives, according to the newly published book, Inspired Women Succeed. Hopelyn Mullings Brown, Dr. of Strategic Leadership and Life Coach, is featured as one of the inspirational stories in this book. - May 19, 2011 - Hopelyn International Network
TAG and TechAmerica Foundation Name NanoLumens a Finalist for American Technology Awards
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and TechAmerica Foundation today announced that NanoLumens, the Atlanta-based developer of the world’s largest and lightest flexible video displays, has been selected as a finalist in the Breakthrough Technology category for the American Technology... - May 19, 2011 - TAG think
Shutterfly Brightens the Party with Fresh and Fun Birthday Invitations
Company releases 2011 birthday stationery collection, offering customizable cards, invitations and thank you cards for all ages. - May 19, 2011 - Shutterfly
Bellevue, Washington's SeniorResourceCentral.com Wins Top Honors in StartupNation.com’s "Leading Moms in Business" Competition
SeniorResourceCentral.com has been named a winner of StartupNation.com’s 2011 Leading Moms in Business competition - May 19, 2011 - Senior Resource Central
TAG Education Collaborative Announces 2011 WEBChallenge Scholarship Winners
9th Annual WEBChallenge focused on Engaging Students in S.T.E.M. Learning. - May 19, 2011 - TAG think
Blanket America Teams Up with Operation Once in a Lifetime to Donate Blankets to Soldiers and Debuts Star Spangled Throw
Blanket America and non-profit Operation Once in a Lifetime have come together in the name of helping American soldiers by providing them with blankets. Every time someone buys something from the Blanket America webstore - including the all-new Blanket America Star Spangled Throw - and enters “soldier” at checkout, a blanket will be donated to a soldier. - May 19, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
RentMyVacationHome.com Releases New Technology for All Vacation Homes in the U.S.A. - 83 Websites for You to Search and Join with New Book It Now Technology
You can now book a House the same way you would a Hotel or Motel. There are over 70,000 Homes Listed on over 83 Web Sites. - May 18, 2011 - Rent My Vacation Home