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"Go Green Now!" The Green Technology Alliance is proud to present: A unique one day conference event. Date: August 13, 2008 in Austin, TX.
The need to conserve resources and operate more efficiently is known. What is missing is how to do it. Knowledge is the key. Join them and gain valuable tools, strategies, processes and more on how to help your organization "Go Green Now!" - July 23, 2008 - Green Technology Alliance
Amphibian Ark Auctions Right to Name New Species of Frog; Highest Bidder Wins Exclusive Naming Rights to Frog Species from Venezuela
Amphibian Ark, a global conservation organization formed in an effort to help save the world’s amphibians from mass extinction, is announcing its third frog naming rights auction, beginning immediately. - July 23, 2008 - Amphibian Ark
LIFE of Florida's LIFE Fest 2008 Home and Alternative Learners Conference set for September in St. Petersburg, FL
LIFE Fest 2008 promises low cost, high value fun, information, networking and resources for home and alternative learners in Florida. - July 23, 2008 - Learning is for Everyone
Learning is for Everyone Launches Tapestry of Homeschool Survey
Learning is for Everyone hosts Tapestry of Homeschool survey to counteract modern day mythologies about homeschooling. - July 23, 2008 - Learning is for Everyone
Citi and Ashoka's Changemakers Seek Financial Solutions That Promote Social Change
Online Challenge Searches for Cutting-Edge Financing Methods. - July 23, 2008 - Ashoka's Changemakers
Social Networking Site for Young Actors Announces Toastmasters Youth Program
ChildrenInFilm.com, a social networking site for parents of child actors and industry professionals, is hosting a Toastmasters event designed to help young people perfect their public speaking skills. - July 23, 2008 - Children In Film
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Members Recognized at National Association of Health Underwriters Convention
Texas Chapters, Members Honored for Outstanding Service During 2007-08. - July 23, 2008 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Nunnelly Joins NISS & SAMSI as New Communications Director
Jamie Nunnelly is the new communications director for the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) and the Statistical and Applied Mathematics Sciences Institute (SAMSI), effective July 14. - July 23, 2008 - National Institute of Statistical Sciences
D. Reed Freeman, Jr., Partner, Kelley Drye & Warren, LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Final FACTA Affiliate Marketing Rules Issued on 09/09/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that D. Reed Freeman, Jr., Partner of Kelley Drye & Warren, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Final FACTA Affiliate Marketing Rules... - July 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Oliver I. Ireland, Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Final FACTA Affiliate Marketing Rules Issued on 09/09/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Oliver I. Ireland, Partner of Morrison & Foerster LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Final FACTA Affiliate Marketing Rules... - July 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Mike Willis, CPA, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers to Speak at KC’s Event on XBRL Mandate Looming; Hear From Experts on 09/04/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Mike Willis, CPA, Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “XBRL Mandate Looming; Hear From Experts”. This... - July 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Green Initiatives for Today’s Motorcoach Operators
Beyond the road, the motorcoach industry is making an added effort to “go green;” operators can elect to upgrade their facilities as well as vehicles in ways that are more environmentally conscious. - July 23, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign, Welcomed at European Meeting
Dr. Mary Galinski, Founder and President of the Malaria Foundation International, attended the International Conference on Malaria held April 21-22 in Bonn, Germany: Joining Forces, Synergizing Action, Sustainable and innovative ways of ensuring long-term prevention and treatment measures by 2015. The MFI's End Malaria - Blue Ribbon pins were welcomed at the meeting. - July 22, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Merging Credit Unions Agree on KnowledgePortal360 to Facilitate Transition
Summit Credit Union and Great Wisconsin Credit Union Select TFactor's LMS. - July 21, 2008 - TFactor Inc
BBB Connecticut Reports Rogue Debt Collectors Breaking the Law
Bureau says some consumers confused by what debt collectors may and may not do. - July 21, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Matthew Mullaney, Tax Partner, BDO Seidman to Speak at KC’s Event on FAS 109: FIN 48 – Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions – for Fund Managers on 09/03/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Matthew Mullaney, Tax Partner at BDO Seidman will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “FAS 109: FIN 48 – Accounting for Uncertain Tax... - July 21, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
USafricare Orgainzes an African Youth Workshop on AIDS
USafricare has successfully completed a broad "HIV Counsellors Workshop" partnering with youth organizations in sub-Sahara Africa. The workshop was tailored to educate and train youth counsellors and advocates on the fight against AIDS. - July 20, 2008 - USafricare
Partnership Allows Magnolia Manor to Provide Cutting Edge Services
Magnolia Manor is pleased to announce an innovative management partnership with Elder Care Pharmacy Services of Hawkinsville, Georgia. With over fifteen years experience, Elder Care Pharmacy specializes in pharmacy needs for nursing centers and is considered an expert in the industry. This creative... - July 20, 2008 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities
“Children Voices” as Change Agents in Promotion of Birth Registration
The registration of births and deaths has been made compulsory under the Registration of Births & Deaths (RBD) Act, 1969. As a signatory to the U. N. Convention on the 'Rights of the Child', 1989 India has a responsibility to ensure registration of all births. Though more than 35 years have passed since the enactment of the legislation, the level of birth registration is still not satisfactory. - July 20, 2008 - Plan India
Bob Laux, Senior Director, Technical Accounting and Reporting, Microsoft Corporation to Speak at KC’s Event on the Impact of IFRS on 9/25/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars has announced today that Robert J. Laux, Senior Director, Technical Accounting and Reporting of Microsoft Corporation will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar... - July 20, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Sang Kim, Partner, DLA Piper to Speak at KC’s Event on FAS 109: FIN 48 – Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions – for Fund Managers on 09/03/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Sang Kim, Partner of DLA Piper will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “FAS 109: FIN 48 – Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions – For... - July 20, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Jeffrey N. Saviano, Tax Partner, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on FAS 109: FIN 48 – Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions – for Fund Managers on 09/03/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Jeffrey N. Saviano, Tax Partner; Director of Northeast State and Local Tax Services of Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled:... - July 20, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Brian Moore, Senior Tax Manager, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on FAS 109: FIN 48 – Accounting for Uncertain Tax Positions – for Fund Managers on 09/03/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Brian Moore, Senior Tax Manager of Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “FAS 109: FIN 48 – Accounting for Uncertain Tax... - July 20, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Tribridge Accelerates Microsoft Infrastructure and Managed Services Capabilities with the Acquisition of API
Tribridge (http://www.tribridge.com), a national Microsoft® consulting firm with customers across the United States, has acquired Tampa-based Administrative Partners, Inc. (API), a leading technology services provider in the Southeastern United States. The acquisition is effective July 1,... - July 20, 2008 - tribridge
Chemists Without Borders Granted 501(c)(3) Status
Chemists Without Borders, an international humanitarian organization, today announced it has been granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status by the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS has classified Chemists Without Borders as a public charity, which means that contributions to the organization are... - July 19, 2008 - Chemists Without Borders
VAnetworking Presents Seminar on How Virtual Assistants Can Create a Profitable Niche in the Social Media Landscape
VAnetworking.com is pleased to announce a seminar presented by Craig Cannings. - July 19, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Networking Association
Habitat for Humanity of Moore County Hires Amanda Jakl as New Special Events and Communications Coordinator
Amanda Jakl has been named Special Events and Communications Coordinator at Habitat for Humanity of Moore County, Elizabeth Cox, Executive Director, announced today. Ms. Jakl will have the responsibility of coordinating and creating events for both Moore and Richmond counties, handling public... - July 19, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Ginac Group Announces Latest Addition to the Team
The Ginac Group proudly announced this week the most recent addition to their growing business. Monica Carson, a recent graduate of the National Society of Career Management’s career coaching program, has joined the Ginac Group as a Professional Career Architect (PCA) will be providing clients with career development services. - July 19, 2008 - The Ginac Group, Inc.
Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO7) Endorses Jason Bane for Jefferson County Commissioner
Congressman Ed Perlmutter (D-Golden) today endorsed Jason Bane for Jefferson County (Colorado) Commissioner. - July 19, 2008 - Elect Jason Bane
Leading Career Coaching Firm Seeks Affiliates, Looks to Expand Business Nationwide
The Ginac Group, one of the nation’s most recognized career management businesses, announced today the launch of its new national affiliate program. The new program will provide third-party companies with a license to use their proprietary Career Development Framework. The Framework is a... - July 19, 2008 - The Ginac Group, Inc.
Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Event to Have Economic Impact on State
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org), has announced the projected economic impact of the event, which will be held Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Blake Hotel in Charlotte. The goal of the organization is to spur 1 million women... - July 19, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Deborah D. Lambert, CPA, CPCU, Managing Partner, Johnson Lambert & Co. to Speak at KC’s Event
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Deborah D. Lambert, CPA, CPCU, Managing Partner of Johnson Lambert & Co. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Effective Guidelines on... - July 19, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Patrick Taylor, CEO, Oversight Systems, Inc. to Speak at KC’s Event on Effective Guidelines on Improving the Monitoring Quality of Your Internal Control Systems on 09/17
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Patrick Taylor, CEO of Oversight Systems, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Effective Guidelines on Improving the Monitoring Quality of... - July 19, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Trent Gazzaway, Managing Partner of Corporate Governance, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Trent Gazzaway, Managing Partner of Corporate Governance of Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Effective Guidelines on... - July 19, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Oversight Systems, Inc., a Pioneer Provider of Information Security & IT Audit Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ Event
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Oversight Systems, Inc. A Pioneer Provider of Information Security & IT Audit named sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “Effective... - July 19, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Asha for Education Launches 11th Annual Work an Hour (WAH) Campaign
Asha for Education launched its 11th annual Work An Hour (WAH) campaign on July 15th, 2008. The Work an Hour theme for 2008 - "Empowering rural India. One child at a time," – was chosen to address the problem of poverty in the primarily agrarian rural India and the consequent lack of opportunities for the children in these communities. This year's campaign will help support 15 projects that focus on bringing basic education to impoverished communities across rural India. - July 18, 2008 - Asha for Education
CEO of Divine Destiny Resource Center, Helen R. Richmond, Publishes a Book About Previous Abusive Relationships, Entitled "Living Past the Pain: Reflections of the Past"
Filled with pain and suffering, Helen's life takes a turn for the better when she decides she would rather be dead than to continue to stay in an abusive marriage. A riveting must-read, "Living Past the Pain: Reflections of the Past," will keep you hanging onto the edge of your seat as you enter into the intimate and painful experiences of the life of a "PK"--preacher's kid. Trained up in the church, Helen strays away and becomes entangled in a life of pain and suffering. - July 18, 2008 - Divine Destiny Resource Center, Inc.
Detention of Iranian HIV/AIDS Pioneers in Iran
Asia Society Expresses Deep Concern Over Detention of Iranian HIV/AIDS Pioneers in Iran -- Drs. Arash and Kamiar Alaei -- Asia Society Fellows - July 18, 2008 - Asia Society
Children’s Theatre of Knoxville to Hold Auditions for Upcoming Production of "Little Women" on August 10 & 11
Children’s Theatre of Knoxville (CTK) will hold auditions for the upcoming stage production of Little Women, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, on Sunday, August 10 from 3 PM and 5 PM and Monday, August 11 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. Auditions will take place at The Emporium Center for Art & Culture at 100 South Gay Street in downtown Knoxville. - July 18, 2008 - Children’s Theatre of Knoxville, Inc.
Tickets Now on Sale for Speaking of Women’s Health Conference
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president of Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced the launch of online ticket sales for the 2008 conference to be held on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - July 18, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
Colorado BioScience Association Launches New Pilot Externship Program, Connecting Jefferson County High School Science Teacher with Boulder's Array BioPharma
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has announced the debut of a new educational program this summer – an externship for a local high school science teacher at one of the area’s prominent biotechnology companies. Tamra Miaja, a Bear Creek High School biology teacher is the first teacher to take part in CBSA’s pilot externship program and has spent part of her summer at Array BioPharma, headquartered in Boulder. - July 17, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
HSFA Announces Partnership with Southern Data Solutions, Donations from Nomad Security and BroadRiver Communications, Updates on Ready Program for Georgia
HSFA Leverages Technology to Combat Routine Crime, Eliminate Phishing and Minimize ID Theft by 2010. Privacy Protection Initiative Strengthened with Nomad Technology and Infrastructure Services by BroadRiver Communications. Fundraising Goals for Georgia Ready Program Within Reach. - July 17, 2008 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
MySQL Camp, Bangalore
Sun, India, and OSSCube are organising a MySQL Camp in the city of Bangalore on the 29th of July 2008. - July 17, 2008 - OSS Camp
APFED Announces Approval of ICD9 Codes for Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders
APFED announced today that ICD-9-CM codes have been approved for Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders, EGID, by the National Counsel for Health Statistics, NCHS. APFED submitted its proposal to the NCHS in September 2007 for four diseases: eosinophilic esophagitis, gastritis, gastroenteritis and... - July 17, 2008 - APFED
Sexual Bias and Glass Ceiling Issues Remain Intact in the 21st Century
i4cp study finds more than half of companies have faced sexual discrimination complaints; most choose to handle them in-house and quietly. - July 16, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Santa Clarita Rotary Club Installs Canyon Country Resident Doug Sutton as New President
Canyon Country resident Doug Sutton will be the 2008-2009 president of the Santa Clarita Rotary Club. The Club has many projects planned, including a joint project with the City of Santa Clarita to build a medical clinic in the Philippines. - July 16, 2008 - Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club
NCADA PAC Endorses Judicial Candidates for 2008 Appellate Races
The N.C. Defense Fund, the political action committee of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, endorses the following candidates seeking seats on the North Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. - July 16, 2008 - NC Association of Defense Attorneys
Motorcoach Council Extends Deadline for Market Research, Branding and Advertising RFP (Request for Proposals)
New RFP deadline August 1, 2008. View www.motorcoachcouncil.org for additional updates. - July 16, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce Helps Organize Southern Vermont’s Giant, Blue Festival August 1-10th 2008
Berries, vintage cars, music, food and tarp displays; if it’s blue, it’s probably happening in the Mount Snow area towns of Wilmington, Whitingham and Dover in early August. The 2008 Deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival is the culmination of a community effort coordinated by Janet Boyd... - July 16, 2008 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
Provide 5000 Prepaid Phone Cards for the Troops
A local organization has set the goal of providing our troops stationed overseas with 5000 prepaid phone cards in time for the holidays. - July 16, 2008 - The Unseen Angels Project