Recent Headlines
Within Organizations & Institutions
Teachers Benefit from Fish in the Classroom Program at the Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium trains 232 teachers on curriculum about marine biology through the Fish in the Classroom Program that is funded by the Pet Care Trust. - September 21, 2011 - Pet Care Trust
I Am a Woman of God Launches the Buy a Shirt - Change a Life Program
I am a Woman of God launches their Buy a Shirt - Change a Life program which aims to change lives one shirt at a time. - September 21, 2011 - I am a Woman of God
Cooley’s Anemia Foundation Applauds FDA Committee’s Approval of Oral Chelator
FDA Committe's recommendation to approve oral chelator is huge advance for thalassemia patients. - September 21, 2011 - Cooley's Anemia Foundation
NSF Grant Supports Graphene Nanoelectronics Research at Stevens
NSF awards a grant to advance nanoelectronic sensors through graphene. - September 21, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Arthur W. Boedecker Recently Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Arthur W. Boedecker, of Charleston, West Virginia, has been recently included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of unions/memberships. - September 21, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
Joan W. Coner Recently Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Joan W. Coner, of Portsmouth, Virginia, has been recently included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare consulting. About Joan W. Coner Ms. Coner has more than 40 years of experience encompassing... - September 21, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
Nicole Duclos Recently Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Ms. Nicole Duclos, of Punta Arenas, Chile, has been recently included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Nicole Duclos Ms. Duclos has had 10 years of experience in the legal field. She has been... - September 21, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
Richard W. Platt Recently Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Richard W. Platt, of Ashtabula, Ohio, has been recently included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the information technology field. About Richard W. Platt Mr. Platt has had more than 25 years of experience in the... - September 21, 2011 - Strathmore Worldwide
NAFA Presents First-Ever "Mastering International Fleet Management" Seminar
NAFA Fleet Management will hold its first ever seminar on international fleet management November 1-3, 2011 at the Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa in Jupiter, Florida. - September 21, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Allegro Nursing Specialty Education as an Exhibitor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Allegro Nursing Specialty Education as an Exhibitor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - September 21, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
CT REIA Announces September 2011 Seminar for Real Estate Investors and Professionals in Fairfield County, Connecticut
On September 26, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting a meeting for the Fairfield County Real Estate Investors Association in Fairfield, CT. - September 21, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Dean C. Bunch, Partner, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series: The Attorney-Client Privilege and Internal Investigations 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Dean C. Bunch, Partner, Assurance Services, Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services, Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’... - September 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Ernst & Young LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Legal Series: The Attorney-Client Privilege and Internal Investigations 2011 Live Webcast,” on 10/27/11
Ernst & Young LLP, a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, advisory services and strategic growth markets, 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... - September 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Buy a California King Cotton Sheet Set on Sale and Give a Blanket to Americans in Need at BlanketAmerica.com
Blankets and throws manufacturer Blanket America is showcasing its 22-piece California King cotton sheet set sale, featuring select items over 60% off their listing prices. - September 21, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Planting Seeds & The Kind Foundation - Peace in Our Lifetime Initiative Media Release "Global United Party for Peace - 2011, London"
Peace in Our Lifetime, a UK based organisation will host an International Peace Day concert: "A Global United Party for Peace' at The Bedford in South London on Wednesday September 21st, the internationally recognised annual day of non-violence and cease-fire, as declared by the United Nations. - September 20, 2011 - Peace In Our Lifetime
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces Jordan Hospital as an Exhibitor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce Jordan Hospital as an Exhibitor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - September 20, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute to Host their First Sovereign Fund Forum in Switzerland
The Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute, the leading research institution on sovereign funds is hosting their first sovereign fund forum in Montreux, Switzerland. The Fairmont Le Montreux Palace will be the scene of the event titled Sovereign Wealth Fund Forum Europe 2011. The forum will be held on October 23 through 25, 2011. This is following the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute’s successful inaugural sovereign wealth event in Southern California. - September 20, 2011 - Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute
"Is There Really a Financial Crisis at the University of Minnesota" Presentation 10/7/11 12:00-2:00, Campus Club, Coffman Union, University of Minnesota
Presentation by Nationally Known Expert on University Finances, Dr. Howard Bunsis: “Is There Really a Financial Crisis at the University of Minnesota” Presentation 10/7/11 12:00-2:00, Campus Club, Coffman Union, University of Minnesota. Sponsored by the University of Minnesota Chapter, American Association of University Professors. - September 20, 2011 - American Association of University Professors, University of Minnesota
Medical Development Group Announces October 19, 2011 Networking Event – "SBIR - What You Should Know, and Opportunities Within the Process"
The Medical Development Group announces its Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Networking event entitled “SBIR - What you should know, and opportunities within the process.” Join them for a robust examination of the Small Business Innovation Research (or SBIR) program. Speaker Lawrence S. Nannis, C.P.A. has more than 40 years of experience serving small, privately-held businesses and their principals. Larry will give an overview of the SBIR process and answer questions. - September 20, 2011 - Medical Development Group
Hillside International Chapel & Truth Center, Inc. Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Musical Drama: "The House That Faith Built" – October 1, 2011
Hillside International Chapel & Truth Center, under the leadership of Bishop Dr. Barbara L. King, is celebrating 40 years of providing spiritual teachings and services throughout the world. To culminate Hillside’s 40th anniversary celebration, Hillside will present “The House That Faith Built”, a musical drama, on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 7:00 pm. This production will be held in Hillside’s Sanctuary at 2450 Cascade Road, SW, Atlanta, GA 30311. - September 20, 2011 - Hillside International Chapel & Truth Center, Inc.
LA Superior Court Judge Mark Juhas from the Elkins Implementation Task Force Will be the Keynote Speaker at the California Association of Legal Document Assistants
This conference will highlight the first decade of the Legal Document Assistant profession after Senate Bill 1418 authorized LDAs to prepare legal documents. - September 19, 2011 - California Association of Legal Document Assistants
Spotlight Shines on Invisible Disabilities Champions at Annual Honors Banquet on 10/02/11 - Including Keynote Speaker Luis Carlos Montalván and His Service Dog Tuesday
Invisible Disabilities Association will be honoring the following: National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD); Dave Dias; Kevin Custer; David Sandusky; Kent Thiry of Davita; Association of Hole in the Wall Camps; Theresa Marchetta of KMGH; Cancer Treatment Centers of America; Margaret A Ferrante MD; David Martz MD of ILADS and Jane Brown. Keynote Speaker will be Luis Carlos Montalván and Tuesday; MC will be Rick Crandall KEZW. Special Guest will be NSA Hall of Fame Speaker Karyn Buxman, RN. - September 19, 2011 - Invisible Disabilities Association
Church of Scientology’s ARTlightenment is Setting the Stage for Its Third Year
In a city renowned for performing artists and songwriters, it’s easy to overlook the amazing visual art being produced in Nashville and Middle Tennessee. - September 19, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Independence from Drugs: Foundation for a Drug-Free South Helping Hispanics
September 16 marks the Day of Independence in Mexico. Much like America’s July 4th celebration, the people of Mexico celebrate the time they won their liberty from Spain. - September 19, 2011 - Drug Free South
Artsy Affair Highlights Sick Children’s Art to Support Cancer Research and Access to Care
On October 1, 2011 Advita Fund USA will host the 2nd Annual Artsy Affair cocktail party and silent auction to benefit cancer research at Texas Children’s Cancer Center and support young cancer patients from Russia and the former Soviet Union. - September 19, 2011 - Advita Fund USA
Tigerlily Foundation Holds 3rd Annual Young Womens Breast Health Day on Capitol Hill
On September 7, 2011, the Tigerlily Foundation held its 3rd Annual Young Women’s Breast Health Day (YWBHD) on Capitol Hill, highlighting the Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young (EARLY) Act. The event also highlighted Tigerlily’s Peer Education Through Awareness Leadership (PETALs) Program, which, like the EARLY Act, focuses on educating the patient, provider and community about young women and breast health. - September 19, 2011 - Tigerlily Foundation
Guelph's First PKD Fundraising Walk a Success
First annual Walk for PKD in Guelph raises over $4,800 for Canadian research on polycystic kidney disease (PKD). - September 18, 2011 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
Golf Event to Benefit Chattanooga Area At-Risk Youth and Inner-City Children
Breakaway Outreach is excited to announce the inaugural Champions Fore Kids golf fundraising event to benefit Chattanooga area at-risk youth and inner-city children. The event will be held at Montlake golf course in Soddy Daisy, October 22, 2011. Breakaway Outreach is a faith-based 501(c)3... - September 18, 2011 - Breakaway Outreach
Early-Bird Savings for NAFA's Fleet Management Seminars End on September 21
NAFA Fleet Management Association will hold two fleet management educational seminars in New Orleans this October. - September 18, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Morgan Freeman, Annie Lennox, Deepak Chopra, Jeremy Irons and Other Celebrities: "We Must Support the Global Fund to Keep Saving Millions of Lives from Aids..."
Morgan Freeman, Annie Lennox, Deepak Chopra, Jeremy Irons and other celebrities: "We must support the Global Fund to keep saving millions of lives from AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria." Stars unite in support of the Global Fund, which has saved 7.7 million lives. Celebrities including... - September 18, 2011 - The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
NAMWOLF Gold Level Sponsor Support Continues to Expand
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) adds two Gold Level Sponsors to its 2011 Commemorative Sponsor list: NBC Universal and Visa. - September 18, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
MBEConnect Named as a Media Sponsor for United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2011 National Convention
MBEConnect, the diverse supplier and vendor network, will serve as a Media Sponsor for the largest gathering of Hispanic business leaders. - September 18, 2011 - MBEConnect
North Carolina Junior Golf Tour Serves Tarheel Junior Golfers with Low Cost Nationally Ranked Tournaments
The North Carolina Golf Foundation's Junior Tour may be based in the Tarheel State, but all players are welcome to participate. With strong fields, low entry fees and no membership fees and nationally ranked tournaments, the Foundation's North Carolina Junior tour is a welcome option for Tarheel Junior Golf. - September 18, 2011 - North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation
Knowledge Congress Announces CLE/CPE Event: Social Media for Business: Boon or Bane? Live Webcast
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: “Social Media for Business: Boon or Bane? Live Webcast.” This two-hour event is scheduled on December 6,... - September 18, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
GreaterGood Network's The Literacy Site Launches New Gift to Help Afghanistan Girls
GreaterGood Network's The Literacy Site’s latest Gift That Gives More[tm] helps girls in Afghanistan achieve an education. - September 18, 2011 - GreaterGood
Construction Industry Leaders Forum Gathers Top Companies in Toronto
The CCA Construction Industry Leaders Forum features roundtable and panel discussions about the construction industry and how to prepare for the future. The event also features a keynote address from Robert Herjavec, CEO of the Herjavec Group. - September 17, 2011 - Canadian Construction Association
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Avoiding Oral Breach Claims Arising from M&A Discussions 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: “Avoiding Oral Breach Claims Arising From M&A Discussions Live... - September 17, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Swarm Intelligence Enables Better Nerve Grafts
NIH funded collaborative research adds computational models of swarm intelligence based neural networks to tissue engineering. - September 17, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Planet Aid and ADPP Donate Clothing to Angolan Families in West Africa
420,000 pounds of donated clothing distributed to 20,000 needy families in four Angolan provinces through a joint project between Planet Aid and ADPP Angola. - September 17, 2011 - Planet Aid
BNI Partners for Success Chapter to Host Open House
The Partners for Success chapter of BNI (Business Network International) New Hampshire will host an open house on September 21, 2011 at 8:00am at the New Hampshire Audubon Society, 84 Silk Farm Road in Concord. The event is an opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs to experience... - September 17, 2011 - BNI, New Hampshire
The 4th Annual WMT&GHC Announces the Tourism Authority of Thailand as a Silver Sponsor
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the Tourism Authority of Thailand as a silver sponsor at the conference held in Chicago on October 25-28th, 2011. - September 17, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Freddie Mac, General Motors, and Walmart Sponsor NAMWOLF in Commemorative Year.
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) adds three Silver Level Sponsors to its 2011 Commemorative Sponsor List: Freddie Mac, General Motors, and Walmart. - September 17, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
BTEC Next Webinar to Compare and Contrast Woody and Agricultural Biomass
This webinar will examine the similarities and differences between woody and non-woody biomass with regards to supply, feedstock processing, and combustion. Additionally, the webinar will identify opportunities and challenges for expanding agricultural biomass to new markets and end users. - September 17, 2011 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Fraud Victims Offered New Help by TAI as America Teeters on the Brink of Another Recession
The news reports on Wednesday indicate that the U.S. may be headed toward a recession relapse. One retired naval master chief petty officer turned consumer advocate vows to help even more consumers avoid their own personal recession. His company Timeshare Advocacy International LLC has already helped 750 consumers and releases information today to help more people. - September 17, 2011 - TIA
Raelane Hoff, FSLG Specialist, Internal Revenue Service to Speak at KC's 1099- MISC Issues for 2011: What You Need to Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Raelane Hoff, FSLG Specialist, Internal Revenue Service will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “1099- MISC Issues for 2011: What You Need to... - September 17, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
ANDMagazineClub.Com Launches New Tween Website
The tween magazine that is for tweens and by tweens goes digital - September 16, 2011 - Bay Area Pros
Eat Local Now! Accepting Nominations for the Jeff Fairhall Local Food Hero Award
Eat Local Now! established the Jeff Fairhall Local Food Hero Award in 2008 in honor of Fairhall, a pioneer in creating organic food that was sold in supermarkets, on airlines and in corporations. Fairhall pushed organic food into the mainstream founding the Essential Sandwich Company and later the Essential Bakery. He passed away in 2007. - September 16, 2011 - Eat Local Now!
Passage Home Hosts Second Annual Tournament of Hope on Sept. 16
Golf Tournament to Benefit Wake County Group Fighting Poverty and Homelessness - September 16, 2011 - Passage Home
Arab Non- Violence Society Observed International Day of Democracy
Foreign Affairs Advisor of the Arab Non- Violence Society Dr. Naseer Homoud’s message on International Day of Democracy. He hoped that world leaders will continue to place democracy and good governance at the forefront of their efforts as countries worldwide strive to meet the MDGs by the target date of 2015. - September 16, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Human Endeavour to Co-Host All Candidates Debate in Vaughan
Human Endeavour, along with Vaughan Citizen, is organizing a debate on September 20th which will be attended by all provincial candidates from Vaughan - September 16, 2011 - Human Endeavour