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DirectRooms.com – Recent Advances in Kidney Transplantation Conference to Take Place in Kuwait
DirectRooms.com announces that Kuwait will play host to the conference: Recent Advances in Kidney Transplantation during January 2011. - December 24, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Stevens Dr. Yu-Dong Yao Named an IEEE Fellow
Noted wireless technology researcher Dr. Yu-Dong Yao, Professor and Department Director of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Stevens Institute of Technology, has recently been distinguished as an elected Fellow of IEEE, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. This... - December 24, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Le Meridien Amman Celebrates Christmas and New Year with Corporate Clients
Le Meridien Amman, a member of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, celebrated Christmas and New Year with its clients by touring the city with the joyful Santa Claus last week. The tour, which was led by Ziad Fostuq Director of Sales and Marketing and Ibrahim Maayah Assistant Director of Sales, included... - December 24, 2010 - Le Meridien Amman
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast Legal Series for 2011: Climate Change Update
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled Legal Series for 2011: Environmental Regulations Update. This two-hour event is scheduled on March 16, 2011 at 12:00 PM... - December 24, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Steven J. Murawski, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: Climate Change Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Steven J. Murawski, Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series for 2011:... - December 24, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
DirectRooms.com – Sport and Society Conference 2011 to be Held in Kolkata from 28 February
DirectRooms.com announces that Kolkata will host the 2011 International Conference on Sport and Society from 28 February to 2 March 2011. - December 24, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Ltd Has a Successful Show at WTM London
Luxury Travel Vietnam Ltd has a successful WTM London 2010 and comes back for the next edition of the show. - December 24, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Allianz Championship Invites Nonprofits to Register to Benefit from Its “Birdies Fore Charity” Fundraising Program
As Registration Opens, Nine South Florida Charities Are the First to Tee-Up for Funds. - December 24, 2010 - Allianz Championship
Michael J. Desmond, Partner, Bingham McCutchen LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding Financial Reporting for Taxes in 2010 - 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael J. Desmond, Partner, Bingham McCutchen LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding Financial Reporting for Taxes in 2010 - 2011. This event is scheduled for January 13, 2011 at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. (For further details, please visit http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_Financial_Reporting.html). - December 24, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Karen Stone, Partner, BDO to Speak at KC’s Understanding Financial Reporting for Taxes in 2010 – 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Karen Stone, Partner, BDO will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding Financial Reporting for Taxes in 2010 - 2011.” This event is scheduled for January 13, 2011 at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. (For further details, please visit http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_Financial_Reporting.html) - December 24, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Executive Director Named to N.C. Agribusiness Council
NCVMA Executive Director Joins Organization Council Dedicated to Raising Awareness of the State’s Number One Industry. - December 24, 2010 - NCVMA
Stevens Dr. Miasnikov and Dr. Gilman Receive National Security Agency Grant
Dr. Alexei Miasnikov and Dr. Robert Gilman of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Stevens Institute of Technology recently received a two-year research grant from the National Security Agency's (NSA) Mathematical Sciences Program to test their novel approach to the Andrews-Curtis conjecture,... - December 24, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Dr. Thomas Herrington Elected to ASBPA Board of Directors
Dr. Thomas Herrington, Associate Professor of Ocean Engineering and Assistant Director of the Center for Maritime Systems at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been elected to the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) Board of Directors. "This appointment is recognition... - December 24, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
MBEConnect Plans More Growth in 2011
As small businesses across the country grow, so does MBEConnect, an established business social network that matches sourcing entities with minority- and women owned businesses. - December 24, 2010 - MBEConnect
Howard Technology Council's January 2011 Events
The Howard Technology Council is hosting the following events during January. For further information and to register, please contact The Center for Business and Technology Development at 410-313-6550 or visit www.hceda.org/thecenter/busEvents.aspx Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 8:30 – 10:00 a. - December 24, 2010 - Howard County Economic Development Authority
Major Sponsors Return and New Ones Join in to Support 2011 Allianz Championship and Benefit Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Those Returning for the Fifth Year Since the PGA Champions Tournament Came to Boca Raton, Include Allianz Life Of North America; City of Boca Raton; Mastercard; JM Lexus; Penn-Florida Companies; 3M, Allianz Of America, Boca Raton Resort & Club; Flagler Development; Rosenberg Diamonds; Kaye Communications, Inc.; Club Car; Palm Beach Sports Commission. - December 24, 2010 - Allianz Championship
Allianz Championship Announces Appointment of New Chairman and Four New Directors to 2010-2011 Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities (BRCGC) Board
Brent Colston Takes Board Leadership Helm; William “Bill” Berger, Patti Hamilton, J.C. Perrin, and Ivan Synder Join as Directors to 2010-2011 Boca Raton Champions Golf Charities (BRCGC) Board. - December 24, 2010 - Allianz Championship
The James Young Empowerment Center Announces National Availability of Their Empowerment Curriculum, Developed to Teach Mid to High School Students to Read and Write
Millions of high school students are entering the 21st century job market without the ability to read, write or complete a job application. The James Young Empowerment Center offers school systems a curriculum that disenfranchised students are embracing. - December 24, 2010 - The James Young Empowerment Center
PeaceTrees Vietnam Receives First International Grant from Washington Women's Foundation
PeaceTrees Vietnam (PeaceTrees) has been awarded Washington Women’s Foundation’s (WWF) first international grant of $14,000 for its Healthful Gardens for Healthy Children™ program in Da Krong District, Vietnam. The Award was announced at WWF’s International Grant Showcase... - December 24, 2010 - PeaceTrees Vietnam
Church of Scientology Nashville Co-Organizes Successful Human Rights Day Celebration
Governor Phil Bredesen has affirmed December 10, 2010 as Human Rights Day in the state of Tennessee with a proclamation presented at the celebration of this year’s event. A committee co-organizing the event consisted of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission, Nashville Human Relations Commission, Tennessee AFL-CIO, United Nations Association, Church of Scientology and others. - December 24, 2010 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Stanacard Donates 60,000 Free Minutes to Customers Calling Colombia in Wake of Massive Floods
StanaCard will donate 60,000 free minutes so their customers will have the opportunity to call home and check on loved ones. - December 24, 2010 - KeKu
Federal Employees Donated Over $100,000 to Support Charities and Over 1,000 Lbs. of Food to Support the Big Bend Area
Big Bend Federal Employees donated $119,434.21 to support local, national, and international charities in the 2010 Big Bend Combined Federal Campaign. In addition to the monetary donations, federal employees also collected 1,089 lbs. of canned food items for America’s Second Harvest of the... - December 24, 2010 - Big Bend Combined Federal Campaign
Resorts West Launches Park City Luxury Property Guide
Park City lodging provider Resorts West today launched the 2010-2011 Luxury Property Guide, a digital Park City area map designed to highlight points of interest, properties and important amenities near Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort and Canyons. The searchable guide showcases major... - December 24, 2010 - Resorts West
DirectRooms.com – Competitors Warm Up for Langkawi’s Foremost Sailing Event in January
DirectRooms.com reveals that leading sailing crews from around the world will be heading to Malaysia’s Langkawi to take part in a major regatta set to take place in January. - December 24, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Craig King’s Pretty Penny Ranch & Champion GSD “Logic” Provides Incentive to Southwest Teens
Pretty Penny Ranch's Champion GSD "Logic" shows Arizona high schoolers the power of incentive based training in half day demonstrations throughout the valley. - December 23, 2010 - Pretty Penny Ranch
Meet the Gingerbread Family at the Grand Hotel Excelsior
The Grand Hotel Excelsior Chefs have prepared something a little more special for you this Christmas. A number of chefs from the Excelsior Hotel Malta’s Award Winning Kitchen Brigade took time out of their personal schedule to work on this year’s Gingerbread Castle. - December 23, 2010 - Grand Hotel Excelsior
Yampu Tours Announces a New "Give Back to Peru" Program
Yampu Tours is always looking for ways to give back to the communities they explore with their clients so today they announced a new program they are calling, "Give Back to Peru." - December 23, 2010 - Yampu.com
IAPAM Announces 2011 Dates for Its Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums with Botox Training
In the coming year, physicians focused on growth will continue to seek out the best botox training, and hCG for weight loss programs. To meet this need, the IAPAM announces the 2011 dates for its Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums and hCG Training. - December 23, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
ReVamp Electronics Launches a New Website for Repair Services
ReVamp Electronics launches a new website for repair services. They extend their repair services to popular cell phones such as the Apple iPhone, HTC, Motorola, Droid, Samsung, T-Mobile & BlackBerry. - December 23, 2010 - ReVamp Electronics
Kids In Need Foundation Announces Participation in Target’s Give Joy Program
Kids In Need Foundation Announces Participation in Target’s Give Joy Program. Target donates $5 for every person who submits a Gift of Joy wish list this week. - December 23, 2010 - Kids In Need Foundation
Eight Veterans Complete Solar Training at the American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE)
Eight veterans completed solar training at the American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE) today and are now ready for renewable energy opportunities. - December 23, 2010 - American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE)
Gregg Anderson, Director, Crowe Horwath, LLP to Speak at KC’s Effective Compliance and Ethics Program: 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 Gregg Anderson, Executive, Crowe Horwath, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Effective Compliance and Ethics Program: A... - December 23, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Dean Krehmeyer, Director, Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics to Speak at KC’s Effective Compliance and Ethics Program: 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 Dean Krehmeyer, Executive Director, Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - December 23, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Bicycles for Humanity International Reports Successful Year, Significant Accomplishments, New Initiatives for 2011
Bicycles For Humanity Reports 5,215 bikes along with spare parts and tools were shipped to impoverished African communities in 2010. - December 23, 2010 - Bicycles for Humanity International
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast Effective Compliance and Ethics Program: A 2011 Perspective
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled Effective Compliance and Ethics Program: A 2011 Perspective. This two-hour event is scheduled on January 18, 2011 at... - December 23, 2010 - The Knowledge Group
Reynolds Travel Now Offers Online Travel Booking with ResortGems.com
Travel agent’s customers can now book vacations online and save 30-50% on average. - December 23, 2010 - ResortGems.com
DirectRooms.com – Fencing Champions Head to Doha to Battle for the Title
DirectRooms.com can announce that the members of the FIE will be travelling to the city of Doha in February 2011 - December 23, 2010 - DirectRooms.com
Grand Hotel Excelsior’s Volunteers Visit Dar il-Wens Residents
The 'Aid the Community' Committee of the Grand Hotel Excelsior took time out of their busy work day to visit the residents of Dar il-Wens in Kalkara; a community home that caters to persons with intellectual disability. - December 23, 2010 - Grand Hotel Excelsior
Majestic Sculpture on View in New York City to be Auctioned at Naples Winter Wine Festival
A unique, monumental bronze sculpture entitled Reina Mariana and created by Manolo Valdés, one of the most important and respected Spanish artists working today, will be transported from New York City to Naples, Fla. for the Jan. 28 – 30 Naples Winter Wine Festival. The sculpture... - December 23, 2010 - Naples Winter Wine Festival
BodyLase Skin Spa Offers SmartlipoTM for Laser-Assisted Removal of Fat
Local MedSpa Introduces New Laser Procedure. - December 23, 2010 - BodyLase
inerTRAIN Helps Kalamazoo Students Fight the Freshman 15
Innovative Fitness Partnership Delivers Personal Training Online and College Credit. - December 23, 2010 - Perpetual Motion Fitness Corporation
Allpro Parking Announces Launch of Healthcare Division
Professional parking company, Allpro Parking, recently added new Healthcare division to company structure. - December 23, 2010 - Allpro Parking
Rang Mahal Wins CNNGo's 2010 Best Eats Award
CNNGo has awarded Rembrandt's Rang Mahal the Winner of Bangkok Best Eats Indian Restaurant for 2010. - December 22, 2010 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Announcing: I AM EQUAL PROJECT 2011 Photo World Tour
Human Rights & Equality photo project to visit 29 US cities in 2011 - December 22, 2010 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Waba Promotes Safe Cyclist Behavior with "Resolve to Ride Responsibly" Campaign, Including Online Pledge and Bike Ride
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) is launching an effort to further promote safe cycling in the New Year by asking cyclists to resolve to ride responsibly in 2011. The campaign and renewed focus on cyclist behavior comes, in part, in response to the tragic death of Quan Chu, a... - December 22, 2010 - Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA)
NFCA Launches New Online Educational Video Series
Celiac Disease & Gluten-free Diet Video Series Now Available on CeliacCentral.org. - December 22, 2010 - National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
Hotel Deals Provider Quikbook.com Leaks Insider Tips for Scoring Last Minute Winter Travel Deals
Exhaustive analysis on negotiating through high hotel rates released by Quikbook.com’s staff. - December 22, 2010 - Quikbook.com
Commercial Duct Cleaning and Combustible Dust Remediation Company Announces New Employee
Hughes Environmental appoints new Account Executive. - December 22, 2010 - Hughes Environmental
City-Discovery.com Offers Travel Gift Certificates and Special Holiday Tours for the Yuletide Season
Gift certificates for over 5,000 travel activities including special Christmas and New Year’s Eve tours around the world. - December 22, 2010 - City Discovery
SanDiegoHandbagBuyer.com Invites San Diegans to Sell Handbags for Cash
SanDiegoHandbagBuyer.com has launched a television campaign this week, inviting women to sell designer handbags for quick cash or loans at their downtown San Diego showroom. - December 22, 2010 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers