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As Baby Boomers Retire, Companies Fail to Transfer Knowledge
i4cp study shows that forecasting retirement is not on the radar for most organizations. - July 09, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Speaking of Women’s Health Calls for Volunteers
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 that the organization is seeking volunteers for the 2008 conference to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to... - July 09, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
New Poll Indicates North Carolina Voters Strongly Favor Public Control of Water in the Yadkin River Basin
In a poll commissioned by the North Carolina Water Rights Committee to gauge public opinion regarding Alcoa’s efforts for renewal of a 50-year federal license for a monopoly on hydroelectric power from the Yadkin River Basin in Stanly County (“the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project”),... - July 09, 2008 - Stanly County
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns the Public About "Extended Vehicle Warranty" Offers
Companies Flaunting Do Not Call Registry Offer “Outrageously-Priced” Service and Seek Personal Information. - July 09, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
East Bay Idol Winners Advance to Rhode Island’s Got Talent
The top three winners of the East Bay Idol talent show, sponsored by Bristol, Warren and Barrington Substance Abuse Task Forces, will advance to the Rhode Island’s Got Talent contest, to be held August 16, 2008 at Barrington High School. - July 09, 2008 - East Bay Chamber of Commerce
Stephen Baldwin Successfully Launches Extreme Sports Ministry in Austin
An estimated 10,000 guests experienced “A Radical Tour Like No Other.” - July 09, 2008 - The Breakthrough Ministry
Aquascape Environmental Awarded Barrington Farms Stream Restoration Project
A stream restoration project in the Barrington Farms subdivision in Roswell, Ga. will be designed and constructed by Aquascape Environmental, a turn-key aquatic resource services firm based in Woodstock, Ga. Aquascape Environmental was awarded the Barrington Farms Stream Restoration Project by the... - July 08, 2008 - Aquascape Environmental
SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc. and SBM Solar Inc. Form Strategic Alliance to Develop New BIPV Systems
SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc. and SBM Solar Inc., two companies experienced in the solar-roofing and photovoltaic industries respectively, announced today a new strategic alliance to develop and manufacturer new photovoltaic systems for commercial and residential roofing and walls. The... - July 08, 2008 - SolarPower Restoration Systems, Inc.
Local Businessman, Entrepreneur and Successful Business Coach, Stefan Kazakis, Named in Top 100 in World Wide Ranking
A Melbourne Entrepreneur was ranked in the top 2% of Action Coaches world wide, thins month. It was just in time for the launch of his own personal brands as a reknown business coach. - July 08, 2008 - ActionCoach, Stefan Kazakis
Chester Abell, Jr., Director, Tax Accrual Services, Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on FAS 109 & IAS 12 on 5/15/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory-focused webcasts has announced today that Charles C. (Chester) Abell, Jr., Director of Tax Accrual Services, Tax Accounting and Risk Advisory Services of Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast... - July 08, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on FAS 109 & IAS 12 Explored
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on FAS 109 & IAS 12 Explored. This two-hour event is scheduled on May 15, 2009, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT. The IASB has issued an Exposure Document that would... - July 08, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Discrimination and National Security Initiative Releases Study on Post-9/11 Treatment of Turbaned Sikhs
Turbans have been worn by different people around the world for at least the past 3,000 years. For one community, the Sikhs, the turban carries deep religious significance. Members of the Sikh faith - the fifth largest religion in the world - are required to wear a turban pursuant to religious... - July 06, 2008 - Discrimination and National Security Initiative
Scott Vance, Principal, Income Tax and Accounting Group, KPMG LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding IRC Section 199 & IRS Audits on 09/29/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Scott Vance, Principal, Income Tax and Accounting Group of KPMG LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Understanding IRC Section 199 &... - July 06, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Beth M. Benko, Partner, Tax Services (National Tax Department), Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding IRC Section 199 & IRS Audits on 09/29/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Beth M. Benko, Partner, Tax Services (National Tax Department), Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Understanding IRC... - July 06, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
James Atkinson, of Counsel, Miller & Chevalier to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding IRC Section 199 & IRS Audits on 09/29/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that James Atkinson, Of Counsel of Miller & Chevalier will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Understanding IRC Section 199 & IRS Audits”. - July 06, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Open Source Unconference - OSSCamp Bengaluru Mobile! 2008
The OSScamp Bengaluru Community announces the OSScamp Bengaluru Mobile! 2008, an open source unconference scheduled for July 19th 2008 at Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. - July 06, 2008 - OSS Camp
WVCS Hosts 24th Annual Picnic in the Park Fund Raiser on September 6th
The 24th annual "Picnic in the Park" fund raiser, hosted by WVCS, will be held on September 6th at the Cupertino Civic Center Plaza. This is a chance for the WVCS to showcase their new logo design donated by LogoBee, Inc. - July 06, 2008 - LogoBee Logo Design
Rhodes Enters Race for NC Lieutenant Governor
Phillip Rhodes announces his bid for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina as the Libertarian Party candidate, and condemns Eminent Domain plan by the City of Raleigh. - July 05, 2008 - Rhodes for NC Lieutenant Governor
RadarLounge.com® Launches a Gay Online Dating Community Where Men Connect with Men and the Nightlife in Their City
RadarLounge® is the first online dating and virtual nightclub resource just for gay men. www.RadarLounge.com gives its members the ability to connect with other men who enjoy the nightlife in their community, in an ultra exclusive and private setting. - July 05, 2008 - RadarLounge
Stellar Award Winning Gospel Hip/Hop Group 21:03 to Join Pastors Lyle and Deborah Dukes at Summer Youth Jam '08 in the Washington DC Area
Stellar Award winning Gospel Hip/Hop Group 21:03 (PAJAM) and the 17-year old, renowned Minister Reggie Sharpe from Decatur, GA, are scheduled to join Pastor Lyle Dukes, Pastor Deborah Dukes and the Harvest Life Changers Church, International in the highly anticipated 3-day Summer Youth Jam ‘08, beginning Friday, July 18 – Sunday, July 20, 2008. - July 05, 2008 - Harvest Life Changers Church, International
Jeffrey A. Brown, Managing Director, Promontory Financial Group to Speak at KC’s Event on Basel II Standardized Approach for Small Banks on 07/31/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Jeffrey A. Brown, Managing Director of Promontory Financial Group will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Basel II Standardized Approach for Small... - July 04, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Michael L. Stevens, SVP & Director of Regulatory Affairs at the CSBS to Speak at KC’s Event on Basel II Standardized Approach for Small Banks on 07/31/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Michael L. Stevens, SVP & Director of Regulatory Affairs at the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled:... - July 04, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Teleconference on The Many Repercussions of Section 6694
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that it has scheduled a live teleconference and webinar on The Many Repercussions of Section 6694. This two-hour event is scheduled on September 16, 2008, Tuesday at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT... - July 04, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Michael E. Bleier, Partner, Reed Smith LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Basel II Standardized Approach for Small Banks - Implementation & Post Implementation Issues on 07/31
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Michael E. Bleier, Partner of Reed Smith LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “Basel II Standardized Approach for Small Banks - Implementation & Post Implementation Issues”. This 2-hour event is scheduled for July 31, 2008, Thursday, starting from 1:00 PM EDT. - July 04, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Pete Wilson, National Managing Director of Tax Quality Control, RSM McGladrey, Inc. to Speak at KC’s Event on The Many Repercussions of Section 6694 on 09/16/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Pete Wilson, National Managing Director of Tax Quality Control of RSM McGladrey, Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “The Many... - July 04, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
NAMWOLF Welcomes Dormitory Authority of the State of New York as a Public Entity Partner
The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is proud to announce that the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) has joined NAMWOLF’s Corporate and Public Entities Partnering Program. Under CPEPP, interested corporations and public entities agree... - July 04, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
SAS Institute Appreciates the Importance of Utilizing Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
SAS Institute joins NAMWOLF as a Corporate Partner. - July 04, 2008 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
First-Ever P2P MEDIA SUMMIT Silicon Valley -- Technological Innovations & New Business Models
The Distributed Computing Industry Association (www.DCIA.info), a trade organization with more than one-hundred Member companies representing peer-to-peer and social networking software providers (P2Ps), content owners, Internet service providers (ISPs), and service-and-support companies, today... - July 03, 2008 - Distributed Computing Industry Association
Studies Show Hope for Reversing Trend in People with Type 2 Diabetes
Number of People with Diabetes Increases to 24 Million according to new 2007 prevalence data estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Studies show hope for reversing trend in people with T2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome using carbohydrate restricted diet. - July 03, 2008 - Nutrition & Metabolism Society
Portland Guadalajara Sister City Association and BodyVox Unite Through Dance on Aug. 10 to Support Jardin Portland
Today, the Portland Guadalajara Sister City Association (PGSCA) announced that Portland-based dance company BodyVox will hold a fundraising performance at the Newmark Theatre (1111 SW Broadway) in Portland on August 10 at 5 p.m. Proceeds will support the PGSCA's development of "Garden... - July 03, 2008 - Portland-Guadalajara Sister City Association
Katherine (Kit) Anderson Elected President of National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization
The National Study Group On Chronic Disorganization is pleased to announce that Katherine D. (Kit) Anderson, CPO-CDâ, owner of Anderson Organizing Systems, has been elected president of the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD). NSGCD is a non-profit organization whose... - July 03, 2008 - National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization
Hermosa Beach Soccer Club’s Men and Women Join Forces to Win Temecula
The Hermosa Beach Soccer Club’s men’s and women’s premiere teams joined forces to compete in the co-ed division of the Temecula Adult Holiday Classic. - July 03, 2008 - Hermosa Beach Soccer Club
American Independent Party of California Nominates Baldwin/Castle for President/VP
The American Independent Party of California, at its State Convention in Los Angeles on June 28th and 29th at the Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel, announces its continued affiliation with the national Constitution Party and its endorsement of Chuck Baldwin and Darrell Castle as its Presidential... - July 03, 2008 - American Independent Party of California
Americans for the Arts Presents the 2008 Alene Valkanas State Arts Advocacy Award to Judith Kaufman Weiner
At its annual convention in Philadelphia, Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America, presented the 2008 Alene Valkanas State Arts Advocacy Award to Judith Kaufman Weiner, Executive Director of NYS ARTS. The award honors an individual who has dramatically affected the political landscape through arts advocacy efforts at the state level. - July 03, 2008 - NYS ARTS
NSCS Names Verelyn Gibbs to Serve as Senior Director, Member Engagement
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars announced today that its senior management has hired Verelyn Gibbs as Senior Director, Member Engagement. NSCS is an honors organization with 650,000 high-achieving members from 230 colleges and universities across the country. Gibbs brings more than a... - July 03, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
2008 National Hispanic Heritage Youth Award Recipients Announced. CSI Miami's Adam Rodriguez to Receive an Inspira Award
Hispanic Heritage Foundation Honors National Youth Awardees and Teacher Award Recipient at Special Ceremony in Kansas. CSI Miami Star Adam Rodriguez to Receive Inspira Award. On Wednesday, July 9, the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) will be joined by national business and community leaders to... - July 03, 2008 - Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Westminster East Celebrate 60 Years of Rotary Service
In helping to celebrate the 60th anniversary of it’s charter, Westminster East’s members were joined by Assistant Governor Trevor Johnson (Epping), past members, wives, partners, Chelsea & Westminster Inner Wheel and Westminster Rotaract. Also present were members from Ashburton... - July 03, 2008 - Rotary Club or Westminster East
NSCS Awards $5,000 Graduate Scholarships to Four Members
NSCS awarded four NSCS-GEICO graduate school scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year. These recipients are: Giang Tran; alumnus of The University of Utah; working toward an M.D. from The University of Utah School of Medicine Nicole Surico; alumnus of the University of Illinois at Urbana... - July 03, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Softchoice Cares Board Travels to Uganda to Support Orphan Children
Softchoice Corporation (TSX: SO), a leading North American provider of technology solutions and services, is delighted to announce their upcoming humanitarian mission to Uganda next month. - July 03, 2008 - A Broader View Volunteer Corp
Wake Field University Student Spends a Month Teaching Children in Uganda
Nicole Russo, an English major at the Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, spent four weeks this summer volunteering in a local primary school in the Mutundwe neighborhood of Kampala, Uganda as part of the Volunteer Abroad program operated by A Broader View Volunteers. - July 03, 2008 - A Broader View Volunteer Corp
Interpreters and Translators in the Gulf Coast Celebrate International Translation Day
Interpreters & translators from across the region will convene in Houston on September 26 & 27 for the HITA International Translation Day Celebration & Conference. - July 03, 2008 - Houston Interpreters & Translators Association
Children’s Theatre of Knoxville to Premiere "Treasure Island USA"
Children’s Theatre of Knoxville will present the premiere of a new play, “Treasure Island USA,” at the Emporium Center for Arts & Culture beginning July 11. Written and directed by CTK Executive Director Zack Allen, the play is based on the classic novel “Treasure Island” with a new kid-friendly twist. Set around Charleston, S.C. during 1713, the play revolves around the well-known character Long John Silver and a gang of treasure-seeking children. - July 02, 2008 - Children’s Theatre of Knoxville, Inc.
Colorado Confirmed as Top Bioscience State by National Rankings
It’s been a banner year for Colorado in the highly competitive state rankings arena. Genome Technology’s June publication ranks Colorado as one of the top 20 biotech locations in the world, and the Families USA Global Health Initiative Report ranked Colorado fourth among states that generated the most economic activity per dollar of funding from the NIH. Further, Colorado placed in the top five of all five categories in the Milken Institute’s State Technology and Science Index. - July 02, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
WritingTravellers: User Generated Guidebooks; Open Guidebooks Project Rediscovers the Planet
The travel business changed tremendously because of the Internet and the travel guide business will follow the same path. WritingTravellers is a new initiative that combines techniques and technologies from the so called Web 2.0 to support the whole process of making guidebooks: from writing them to printing and distributing them. A new phenomena is born: user generated guides. - July 02, 2008 - WritingTravellers
Corporate Focus on Employee Productivity Growing Rapidly
i4cp study finds that, despite the focus, more than half of companies feel they still aren’t getting enough out of their workforce. - July 02, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Arvada Police Officers Endorse Bane for Commissioner
Jason Bane, candidate for Jefferson County (Colorado) Board of County Commissioners, announced today that he has received the endorsement of the Arvada Police Officers' Association - representing the second-largest city in the county. - July 02, 2008 - Elect Jason Bane
In Good Company
Southwest Philadelphia Review writer, Lorraine Gennaro, wrote an article about nine high school students at the Academy of Palumbo in Philadelphia, PA, who are starting a business, Kiddie Katering. The students particated in a youth entrepreneurship program, The ELITE Group, managed by a non-profit organization, Empowerment Group, which teaches entrepreneurship skills to adults and youth in economically distressed communities. Kiddie Katering recently placed third in a business competition. - July 02, 2008 - Empowerment Group
Stanly County Commissioners Rebut Alcoa Poll on the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project
In its latest attempt in its struggle to secure renewal of a 50-year federal license for a monopoly on hydroelectric power from the Yadkin River in Stanly County (“the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project”), the multinational firm Alcoa has commissioned a poll that it claims shows that... - July 02, 2008 - Stanly County
Action Party Participation in Morton Grove’s July 4th Parade
Besides their veteran members and new supporters, the Action Party’s entry into this year’s parade will also include a selection of rare, vintage WW2-era American military vehicles. - July 02, 2008 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Fish Don’t Fart™ * - Revolutionary New Invention Offers Easy Solution to Food Shortages: Portable Farms™
* EPA claims, “... in the U.S., cattle emit about 5.5 million metric tons of methane per year into the atmosphere, accounting for 20% of U.S. methane emissions.” Go green and eat more fish. Portable Farms™ LLC announces the availability of their new invention, Portable Farms™ which offers an easy way to grow 100 pounds of home-grown fish and 400 heads of lettuce (or other table vegetables) per year in a small 6 foot x 8 foot space. Units can be scaled in size. - July 01, 2008 - Portable Farms(TM)