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World Bank-Cities Alliance and Future Cities Institute Visit Christchurch
Reconstruction efforts in Christchurch have been described as world leading following a visit from the World Bank – Cities Alliance and the Future Cities Institute recently. Visiting New Zealand from Washington, DC to speak at the Futures Cities Forum in Auckland, William (Billy) Cobbett,... - October 12, 2011 - Future Cities Institute
Blanket America Offers New Selection of Discounted Comforters and Blankets
Blanket America is promoting the Willow Comforter Set, on sale at 50% off its original price, with discounts on other blankets and throws to complement the set. - October 12, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
LMA Tampa Bay October Meeting: Law Firm Economics
Marketing professionals should have an understanding of basic law firm economics and how it plays a role in achieving marketing goals. To shed some light on law firm economics, LMA Tampa Bay will have a panel discussion on: • Basics of law firm economics • Firm profitability... - October 12, 2011 - Legal Marketing Association
New Pan-European Educational Network Set Up
A brand new network aimed at schools offering the European curriculum has been set up by the English Trust for European Education - October 12, 2011 - English Trust for European Education
Burma Relief Launches $13,000 Fundraising Campaign on Crowdfunding Site HelpersUnite.com; Funds Provide a Home, Education for Burmese Refugee Children
New York-based Burma Relief launches $13,000 fundraising campaign through crowdfunding site, HelpersUnite, to complete construction of a boys’ dormitory for 50 Burmese refugee children. - October 11, 2011 - Crowdnetic
Choosing Health!® Rally October 18, 2011
Capital Area Health Alliance (CAHA) is pleased to announce the Choosing Health! rally taking place on October 18, 2011 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Union Missionary Baptist Church in Lansing, MI. Choosing Health! is a community-wide rally to launch the Choosing Health! movement. This movement... - October 11, 2011 - Capital Area Health Alliance
FedEx Corporation and Nourishing USA Announce Partnership to Provide Hunger Kits to Community Organizations Around the Country
FedEx Corporation through their corporate responsibility programs have partnered with Nourishing USA to send Hunger Advocacy Kits to organizations all over the United States so they can combat hunger and malnutrition in their own communities. - October 11, 2011 - Nourishing USA
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Flying Nurses International as an Exhibitor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Flying Nurses International as an Exhibitor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - October 11, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) as a Bronze Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) as a Bronze Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - October 11, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces AllMedicalTourism.com as a Bronze Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce AllMedicalTourism.com as a Bronze Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - October 11, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
New York Chapter of BDPA to Host 3rd Annual Cyber Security Awareness Event
Cyber Security Awareness Event hosted in October 2011. - October 11, 2011 - BDPA New York
eBay Bidders Fight Breast Cancer with Bling My Bra Charity Auctions
Bidding frenzy is building on eBay for Bling My Bra, the third annual breast cancer charity auction featuring handcrafted art bras. One-of-a-kind originals on offer include over five dozen bras created by eBay employees. New auctions begin daily. - October 11, 2011 - Bling My Bra
Boca Raton Basketball Clinic to Raise Awareness for Human Trafficking
Top 5 basketball coaches teach kids basketball while shedding light on Florida’s dark human trafficking secret: Florida has the 2nd highest incidence of human trafficking in the US., Miami Airport is one of the top entry points for victims. - October 11, 2011 - Reach.Achieve.Believe
North Carolina KidsRKool™ Launches Member Website for Kids and Family Discounts
Here’s a quick way to save money and time… Here’s a new opportunity to enjoy time together as a family and save money. NC KidsRKool™ has launched a new website to help NC families (http://www.NCKidsRKool.com). The company’s motto is “Save $$$ While Creating Fun... - October 11, 2011 - North Carolina KidsRKool™
Top Broadcasters League of Philippines Official Sanctions Social Network PinoyKubo
The President of the Broadcasters League of the Philippines, on October 6, recommended the use of AstraQom's Pinoy Kubo, a social networking site for Filipinos, to the Broadcaster Forum and Press Conference participants at the Hotel Rembrant in Quezon City. The highly respected organization's top official Rolly Gonzalo's message in English: "This is what you must try. Why? You can come up with your new career and business opportunities, plus you can talk to your relatives and friends free." - October 10, 2011 - Pinoy Kubo
Pet Care Trust Sees Big Boost in Pets in the Classroom Grant Program Applicants
The Pets in the Classroom Grant Program, established by the Pet Care Trust, has seen an increase in grant requests since the inclusion of Petco and PetSmart coupon programs. - October 10, 2011 - Pet Care Trust
Best-Selling Authors Gather for Birmingham’s Largest Literary Event
The Birmingham chapter of the Romance Writers of America (RWA), Southern Magic, will host more than twenty authors, publishers, and editors at the eighth annual Readers’ Luncheon on Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Harbert Center in downtown Birmingham. - October 10, 2011 - Southern Magic RWA
Jer’s Chocolates’ Holiday Gift Box Proceeds to Provide 15 Meals for Each Box Sold to San Diegans in Need
For the second year in a row, Jer’s Chocolates will partner with Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank to carry out its 2011 effort. - October 09, 2011 - San Diego Food Bank
Douglas M. Mancino, Partner, Hunton & Williams LLP to Speak at KC’s New Tax Rules for Tax Exempt Hospitals and Accountable Care Organizations Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Douglas M. Mancino, Partner, Hunton & Williams LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast, “New Tax Rules for Tax Exempt Hospitals and Accountable Care... - October 09, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Canadian Construction Association Launches New CCA Website and Opens Registration for 2012 Conference
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) launched a brand new website for the organization, featuring streamlined navigation, a modernized look, and updated content for CCA members and the general public. The bilingual website is part of an overall strategy to improve CCA communications to its... - October 09, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Pet Care Exhibit at 2011 N.C. State Fair
Statewide Association of Veterinarians to Offer Information on Pet Care and Animal Health - October 09, 2011 - NCVMA
Assisted Living Community for Low-Income Seniors Opens in Northwest Las Vegas
Nevada H.A.N.D., Inc. will celebrate the grand opening of Silver Sky at Deer Springs (Deer Springs) on Thursday, October 27. The facility was developed in conjunction with government and city entities including the State of Nevada Housing Division’s ARRA stimulus funds through the Low-Income... - October 09, 2011 - Nevada H.A.N.D
Planning Underway for Tennessee’s Human Rights Day Celebration
The planning for Tennessee’s Human Rights Day celebration has begun. - October 08, 2011 - United for Human Rights
Yuri’s Night Announces 2012 Slogan: “Make An Impact”
Yuri’s Night, the World Space Party, has announced its slogan for the 2012 event. “Yuri’s Night 2012: Make an Impact” calls on event organizers and attendees around the world to both remember the impact of space travel on human society and make their own impact locally... - October 08, 2011 - Yuri's Night
The 2nd Global Benefits Conference Announces Zurich as a Bronze Sponsor
The 2nd Global Benefits Conference Announces Zurich as a Bronze Sponsor at the conference held in Chicago, on October 25-28, 2011. - October 08, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
NAWBO Greater Raleigh Launches Social Media Seminar Series
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Greater Raleigh announces a new three-part seminar series focused on helping business owners take advantage of social media. The NAWBO Social Media seminar series meets once a month for three months beginning in October. The seminar series... - October 08, 2011 - NAWBO Greater Raleigh
Embedded Nanotechnology Devices for Monitoring National Infrastructure
Stevens engineers have demonstrated PZT nanofiber devices for use as embedded sensors. - October 08, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Practical Retail Management Skills
A Development Program for Junior Retail Managers Seeking to Advance Their Careers, this program consists of 3 workshops over a 3 month period, which will be delivered by retail experts James Burke & Associates in association with Retail Excellence Ireland. - October 08, 2011 - Retail Excellence Ireland
Maui Divers Jewelry Creates Custom Bracelet Benefiting the Women’s Sports Foundation to Commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Title IX
Handcrafted Bracelet Celebrates Landmark Legislation with Proceeds Benefiting WSF’s Mission to Promote Healthy, Active Lives for Girls and Women - October 08, 2011 - RevolutionWear
Duff & Phelps, LLC Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event
Duff & Phelps, LLC Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on Fair Value Accounting: A 2012 Update Live Webcast scheduled on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 @ 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET). - October 08, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
BDO USA, LLP, Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on New Tax Rules for Tax Exempt Hospitals and Accountable Care Organizations Live Webcast
BDO USA, LLP teamed up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “New Tax Rules for Tax Exempt Hospitals and Accountable Care Organizations Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm (ET). For further... - October 08, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Laura Kalick, Director, Nonprofit Tax Consulting, BDO USA, LLP to Speak at KC’s New Tax Rules for Tax Exempt Hospitals and Accountable Care Organizations Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Laura Kalick, Director, Nonprofit Tax Consulting, BDO USA, LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “New Tax Rules for Tax Exempt Hospitals and Accountable Care Organizations LIVE Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm (ET). - October 08, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) Announces STAT! 2011 for New York City’s Public Hospitals
Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Paul Shaffer, Tye Tribbett, Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean, Doug E. Fresh, Questlove, Meredith Vieira, Sheila E. among featured artists and participants in Five-Borough Series of Music and Entertainment Events to Celebrate New York City’s Public Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities October 23–30. STAT! 2011 series will help launch HHC’s campaign against gun violence. - October 07, 2011 - New York Health and Hospitals Corporation
David Larsen, Managing Director, Alternative Asset Advisory, Duff & Phelps, LLC to Speak at KC’s Fair Value Accounting: A 2012 Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David Larsen, Managing Director, Alternative Asset Advisory, Duff & Phelps, will speak at webcast entitled “Fair Value Accounting: A 2012 Update... - October 07, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
David Cohn, Principal, Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc. to Speak at KC’s Operating 457(f) Arrangements in Light of New Regulations
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that David Cohn, ASA, MAAA, EA, Principal, Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc., will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Operating 457(f) Arrangements in... - October 07, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Workshop Speakers Announced for Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce Business Conference & Expo
Working Together We Can Make a Difference - October 07, 2011 - Speakers International
The 2nd Annual Global Benefits Conference Announces Standby MD as Bronze Sponsor
StandbyMD enhances healthcare delivery via 24-hour physician directed services that offer full support to travelers requiring medical care. With one call, customers receive prompt worldwide telephone access to a physician who will assess their medical condition and provide necessary treatment... - October 07, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Greg Carlin, Vice President, S&P Capital IQ to Speak at KC’s Fair Value Accounting: A 2012 Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Greg Carlin, Vice President, S&P Capital IQ, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Fair Value Accounting: A 2012 Update Live Webcast.”... - October 07, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Inventro Creating Jobs by Reducing Entrepreneurial Risk
Inventro announces new business development program that specializes in turning entrepreneurship into a profession. - October 07, 2011 - Inventro
Tim Daum, Director, Crowe Horwath LLP to Speak at KC’s Operating 457(f) Arrangements in Light of New Regulations
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Tim Daum, Director, Crowe Horwath LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Operating 457(f) Arrangements in Light of New Regulations: Applying... - October 07, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Crowe Horwath LLP, Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on Operating 457(f) Arrangements in Light of New Regulations
Crowe Horwath LLP teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Operating 457(f) Arrangements in Light of New Regulations: Applying 409A to Nonqualified Arrangement of Tax-Exempt Organizations Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on Wednesday,... - October 07, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Margaret L. Watson, Of Counsel, McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP to Speak at KC’s Making the Difference: Women and Diversity in Law Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Margaret L. Watson, Of Counsel, McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Making the Difference: Women... - October 07, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on Making the Difference: Women and Diversity in Law Live Webcast
McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Making the Difference: Women and Diversity in Law Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm (ET). For... - October 07, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Dr. Charles Hamner to Receive North Carolina Award for Public Service
Chairman of the Hamner Institutes’ Board Of Directors is Among Six to Receive State’s Most Prestigious Civilian Accolade - October 07, 2011 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Optimizing Offshore Wind Energy Funded by DoE
Stevens Institute of Technology receives a Department of Energy grant to make wind a more viable solution for America's energy needs. - October 07, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Yogathon Fundraiser to Bring Awareness to Healthcare Around the World
Ad+World Health is hosting Off The Mat AD+ to the World Yogathon on October 8th through October 9th 2011 at Golden Bridge Yoga Center. This event brings together selfless people who want to add to the world by raising awareness and the funds needed to bring medical relief and healthcare clinics to... - October 07, 2011 - Ad+World Health
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces MD Anderson Cancer Center as a Bronze Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to MD Anderson Cancer Center as a Bronze Sponsor at the conference held in Chicago on October 25-28, 2011. - October 07, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Celebrities STOMP Out Bullying
STOMP Out Bullying™ announces bullying prevention activities to raise awareness during October, National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. - October 07, 2011 - Love Our Children USA
Finalists Named for the 2011 TAG Excalibur Awards
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, in collaboration with its Business and Technology Alliance society (B&TA), today announced the finalists for the 2011 TAG Excalibur Awards. The winning companies will be recognized in one of five categories: small companies, mid-sized companies, large companies, educational and creative. - October 07, 2011 - TAG think
S&P Capital IQ Valuation Services, LLC Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event on Fair Value Accounting: A 2012 Update Live Webcast
S&P Capital IQ Valuation Services teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Fair Value Accounting: A 2012 Update Live Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET). For further details about... - October 07, 2011 - The Knowledge Group