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IIMSAM Official Applauded Declaration of G8 Summit for Its Support to UNMDGs
The Goodwill Ambassador and Director of Middle East office for the IIMSAM, Dr. Naseer Homoud has joined a call for the G8 bloc of nations to take bold action on the interconnected crises faced by humanity. Congratulating the leaders he added, “The world community looks at powerful G8 group... - June 04, 2011 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
The Washington State University Residence Hall Association Nationally Recognized at Conference
At the 2011 NACURH national conference, The Washington State University Residence Hall Association place second out of more that 250 schools in a case study competition titled "Rebuilding." The competition entailed a prompt with a myriad of issues. Participants needed to devise a course of action to salvage the Residence Halls reputation. It was a very competitive process but WSU overcame the challenges to place second in the country. - June 04, 2011 - The Washington State University Residence Hall Association
Routine Pulse Checks Could Prevent Thousands from Avoidable Death and Disability Says UK Heart Rhythm Charity, Arrhythmia Alliance
UK heart rhythm charities call for life-saving pulse checks to be made routine at GP surgeries. - June 04, 2011 - Arrhythmia Alliance
Feral Cats Have Pets for Patriots, Freekibble and HALO to Thank For Their Next Meal
Charity inspires Freekibble to provide 10,000 meals of HALO food to feed Washington, DC feral cats. - June 04, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives $750,000 EPA Grant
Environmental Protection Agency Awards Grant to Dr. Sudin Bhattacharya to Develop “Virtual Tissue” Model of the Human Liver - June 04, 2011 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Stevens Student Research Protects Credit Card Owner Privacy
Students at Stevens Institute of Technology built a prototype for a software-defined radio system that defends credit card near-field communications chips from being read illegally. Their system was recognized with 3rd place at the RIT IEEE Student Design Competition in May. - June 04, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Appalachian Trail Ridgerunners to Educate Visitors About Trail Maintenance and Safety
This press release briefly details the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Visitor Center’s upcoming ridgerunner event on June 17th and July 22nd. - June 04, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Eden CEO Testifies on Autism in Washington, DC
Eden Autism Services President & CEO, Dr. Tom McCool, testified before the subcommittee on Africa, Global Health & Human Rights hearing entitled "Global Perspectives on Autism - A Growing Health Crisis." - June 04, 2011 - Eden Autism Services
Fort Carson Veterans Memorial Gazebo
The Colorado Association of Mechanical and Plumbing Contractors (CAMPC), in conjunction with the skilled tradesmen and women of the Rocky Mountain Pipe Trades District Council 5 and many generous companies and associations, are giving back to the community through the building of the Fort Carson... - June 04, 2011 - Soldier Support Fund
NAFA Helps Fleet Managers with Risk Management in New Guide
NAFA Fleet Management Association introduces its Risk Management Guide, one of three new publications offered this month by the Association. - June 04, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Oklahoma Wildland Fire Management Company Assists with the Honey Prairie Complex Wildfire in Georgia
Chloeta Fire, LLC, a wildfire management company based out of Oklahoma City, provided a wildland fire engine crew to assist with the Honey Prairie Complex Wildfire in the Okefenokee Swamp near Fargo, GA. - June 04, 2011 - Chloeta
IEEE ICC 2012 to Feature Latest Wireless and Wireline Service & Networking Innovations & Advances from June 10 – 15 in Ottawa, Canada
“Call for Papers” Deadline Ends September 6, 2011 for Submissions Highlighting Original Research in Voice, Data, Image & Multimedia Communications. - June 03, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Xclaimed Ministries Host Concert in the Park
Xclaimed Ministries provided a free concert in the Park in Stanton, California. The ministry provided free BBQ meal, toys, bicycles and Bibles. - June 03, 2011 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
The Metropolitan Denver Dental Society Elects 2011-2012 Executive Officers and Board Members
The results of the Metropolitan Denver Dental Society’s (MDDS) 2011-2012 membership election were announced on Friday, May 6, 2011. - June 03, 2011 - Metro Denver Dental Society
Katrina Blodgett, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, Federal Trade Commission to Speak at KC’s Federal Privacy Legislation in 2011 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Katrina Blodgett, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection, Federal Trade Commission will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - June 03, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Kristin Taylor, Manager, BDO USA LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding New Employer Reporting Requirements for Incentive Stock Option and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Kristin Taylor, Manager, Compensation & Benefits, BDO USA LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding New Employer Reporting Requirements for Incentive Stock Option and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Live Webcast The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer... - June 03, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Strengthening the Effectiveness of Aid and Development Delivery
Next week in Washington D.C, the Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) 2011 will be assisting the humanitarian community to identify gaps and strengthen response effectiveness. Attended by decision-makers from UN, NGOs, Government and intergovernmental organizations involved in the... - June 03, 2011 - Aid and International Development Forum
Harrisonburg, VA to be Designated as an Appalachian Trail Community
This press release is acknowledging Harrisonburg, VA as the newest community in the Appalachian Trail Community(TM) program. - June 03, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Jesse Kanach, Counsel, Shearman & Sterling LLP, to Speak at KC’s Sweeping Changes to the Credit Rating Provisions of the Investment Company Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jesse Kanach, Counsel, Shearman & Sterling LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Sweeping Changes to the Credit... - June 03, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
LMA Tampa Bay June Meeting: Best Practices in Proposals, RFPs and Managing your Firm’s Experience
LMA Tampa Bay will be hosting their June meeting on the 15th to discuss best practices for writing responses to RFPs and explore current industry trends. - June 03, 2011 - Legal Marketing Association
The Global Benefits Association Announces The Global Benefits Leadership Award
This award will be presented at the 2nd Global Benefits Conference held in Chicago, October 26-28, 2011. - June 03, 2011 - Global Benefits Association
The Medical Tourism Association Announces the Excellence in International Healthcare Leadership Award
This award will be presented at the 4th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress held in Chicago, October 25-28, 2011. - June 03, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
New Challenge from Danforth Center for New Solutions
Donors Will Match Gifts to Resolve Global Issues. - June 03, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
An International Internship with the Academy of Internships Abroad Can be a Vital Addition to Graduate Resumes
A bachelor’s degree is no longer enough to secure a first job, international internships can put graduates a step ahead of the competition. - June 03, 2011 - The GVI Academy of Internships Abroad
Ozarks Food Harvest Receives GreaterGood Grant to Help Victims of Joplin Tornadoes
GreaterGood.org announced today that more than $11,000 has been awarded to Ozarks Food Harvest to help fund emergency and recovery response in areas most affected by tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri. This grant was made possible by donations to the Gift That Give More ™ Deadly U.S. Tornadoes... - June 03, 2011 - GreaterGood
Stevens Conference Explores Latest Innovations in Antimicrobial Biomaterials Research
The Stevens Conference on Bacteria-Material Interactions, June 9-10 in Hoboken, NJ, will cover the latest multi-disciplinary research in the area of infection-resistant biomaterials. - June 03, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stephen Keen, Counsel, ReedSmith LLP to Speak at KC’s Sweeping Changes to the Credit Rating Provisions of the Investment Company Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Stephen Keen, Counsel, ReedSmith LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Sweeping Changes to the Credit Rating Provisions of... - June 03, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
TechWadi Hosts MENA CEOs and Silicon Valley Leaders at Stanford
Last Wednesday, business leaders from across Silicon Valley joined students and entrepreneurs from the MENA region in an important forum co-organized by TechWadi and the Stanford GSB MENA Club. The GSB event will accelerate economic development in the MENA region and reinforce Silicon Valley’s leadership in helping promote technology entrepreneurship. - June 02, 2011 - TechWadi.org
The Medical Tourism Association Announces the University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf as a Bronze Sponsor at WMT&GHC 2011 in Chicago, IL Oct. 25-28
The 4th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress is pleased to announce the University Medical Center Hamburg- Eppendorf as a returning Bronze Sponsor at the conference held on October 25-28, 2011. - June 02, 2011 - Medical Tourism Association™
Newest Eco-Ride in U.S. Premiers Over Alligators in Florida Conservation Park
With summer just around the corner, our nation’s destination venues are gearing up for their busy season. New-comer, SkyCycle™ will give Florida’s EcoSafaris Park a brand new eco-friendly way to look at nature. The SkyCycle™ is a bike on a cable that takes riders high over... - June 02, 2011 - Eco Adventure Technologies
New York Chapter of BDPA to Host 15th Annual Scholarship & Awards Dinner
BDPA New York to host 15th Annual Scholarship & Awards Dinner sponsored by UBS, on June 29, 2011. - June 02, 2011 - BDPA New York
3rd Annual NAAMBA Leadership Conference & Exposition
The largest gathering of present and emerging Pan-Asian leaders in the U.S. - June 02, 2011 - National Association of Asian MBAs
Brian W. Smith, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding the Federal Reserve Board’s Volcker Rule Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Brian W. Smith, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding The Federal Reserve... - June 02, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Pamela S. Palmer, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP to Speak at KC’s 2011 FASB Topic 450 Statement on Loss Contingency Disclosures Demystified Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Pamela S. Palmer, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “FASB Topic 450 Statement on Loss... - June 02, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Society for Cultural Exchange Announces: Land Art Generator Initiative 2012 Competition for Public Art to Power Hundreds of Homes in New York City
Partnership with NYC Department of Parks & Recreation will solicit ideas for clean energy generating public artwork in Freshkills Park, Staten Island. - June 02, 2011 - Society for Cultural Exchange, Inc.
Ken Bouche Appointed as IJIS Institute Liaison to the Global Advisory Committee
Hillard Heintze’s Senior Vice President to represent the IJIS Institute. - June 02, 2011 - IJIS Institute
Atlanta-Based Pindrop Security Wins Prestigious Business Competition
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) today announced that Atlanta-based start-up company, Pindrop Security, has won the 2011 GRA/TAG Business Launch Competition and will receive $50,000 cash and over $200,000 in donated services from the Atlanta business... - June 02, 2011 - TAG think
Grassroots Organization Helps Generate Best Practices to Enable Africans to Help Themselves
Africa As One Creates Mission to Help Grant Writers and Non-Government Organizations Build a Sustainable Africa There’s an old adage that if you give a man a fish, he eats for a day. But if you teach a man to fish, he eats for a lifetime. That’s truly the mission of Africa As One, a... - June 02, 2011 - Africa As One
The Jerusalem SPCA to Receive Donation from Rescue Chocolate
The Jerusalem Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (JSPCA) has been named the June 2011 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the kosher chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. JSPCA is older than the modern state of Israel, having been... - June 02, 2011 - Rescue Chocolate
Terence Coppinger, Director, Deloitte Tax LLP to Speak at KC’s FBAR Update: The New FBAR Regulations and IRS' 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Terence Coppinger, Director, Deloitte Tax LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Foreign Bank Account Reporting and Enforcement... - June 02, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Colorado BioScience Association Applauds Boettcher Foundation on Announcing the Second Class of Boettcher Investigators in the Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program
The Colorado BioScience Association applauds Boettcher Foundation on the announcement of its 2011 class of Boettcher Investigators in the Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program. The program, launched last year, provides for the discovery of new knowledge that improves human health through the investment in and advancement of early-career scientists. - June 01, 2011 - Colorado BioScience Association
HSBCAMPS & Eastbay Give Donors an Added Bang for Their Buck
Make a Donation to Charity & Get Quality Apparel in Return - June 01, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
Junior Achievement of West Virginia Introduces the JA Our Nation Program to Shepherdstown 6th Grade Students
Junior Achievement (JA) of West Virginia will sponsor the JA Our Nation curriculum program at Shepherdstown Middle School for one hundred and ten 6th grade students on Wednesday, June 1 – Friday, June 3, 2011. Junior Achievement programs teach school to workplace skills to students in America... - June 01, 2011 - Junior Achievement of West Virginia
Dana Point Turkey Trot Celebrates National Running Day with Opening of 2011 Registration and Call for Sponsors
The Dana Point Turkey Trot, an Orange County Tradition, to Begin Accepting Sponsors and Runners on June 1 for Biggest Event to Date; Proceeds to Benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County - June 01, 2011 - Dana Point Turkey Trot
Southern Nevada Solar Energy Society Hosts Golf Tournament June 25
Solar NV raises money for renewable energy education. - June 01, 2011 - Solar NV
NLAPW Hosts Three Generations of Photography Exhibit
The National League of American Pen Women hosts Three Generations of Photography—a contemporary American photography exhibit. - June 01, 2011 - National League of American Pen Women
NLAPW Award Duke Ellington High School Students
The National League of American Pen Women honor Duke Ellington High School of the Performing Arts students. - June 01, 2011 - National League of American Pen Women
Patrick A. Doyle, Partner, Chair, Financial Services Practice, Arnold & Porter LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding The Federal Reserve Board’s Volcker Rule Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that A. Patrick Doyle, Partner, Chair, Financial Services Practice, Arnold & Porter LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - June 01, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast Cyber Security Best Practices for Banking and Financial Sectors in 2011
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 Cyber Security Best Practices for Banking and Financial Sectors in 2011. This two-hour event is scheduled on September... - June 01, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
John Corigliano's "Winging It" Takes Flight on New Cedille Records CD with Pianist Ursula Oppens
"Winging It," a recent work by acclaimed American composer John Corigliano, receives its world-premiere recording on a disc devoted to his solo and two-piano music featuring performances by Ursula Oppens. - May 31, 2011 - Cedille Records