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Conventions: Mar 25, 2008

Argenplas 2008 - XII International Plastics Exhibition

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 29, 2008,
La Rural Conference and Exhibition Centre, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Argentina

Argenplas is a premium exhibition providing the latest and the best in plastic materials for all manufacturing and processing industries alike. It is known to be the leading specialized exhibition of its kind in Argentina.

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2008 TASA Legislative Conference

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 26, 2008,
Hyatt Regency Hotel,Hyatt Regency Hotel, Austin, Texas United States

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SARE 2008 National Conference

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 27, 2008,
Kansas City, Missouri United States

Please join SARE and its many partners March 25-27, 2008 at its next national conference to learn the latest about how we are forging an agriculture that is profitable, environmentally sound and good for people and communities.

2008 marks SARE’s 20th year of advancing a more sustainable agriculture through a nationwide competitive grants program. SARE stays in touch with the needs of farmers and ranchers through its strong regional programs in the North Central, Northeast, Southern and Western regions. The conference will be the sixth in SARE’s biennial series.

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DNA's 26th Annual Convention

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 28, 2008,
Las Vegas Hilton Las Vegas, Nevada United States

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ITIF Asia International Exhibitions & Conferences

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 27, 2008,
Karachi Expo Centre Karac Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Pakistan is a land of opportunities, rich with vast agricultural land and inexpensive human resources. Pakistan is geographically placed in an ideal location where it enjoys the greatest bounties of ALLAH. Pakistan has subsistence agricultural land, which gives us diversified agricultural products that result from the variety of climates and landforms. Pakistan has earned a good name in the international market for the quality products that it exports. It is now ready to face the economic challenges of the new millennium.

The Government of Pakistan has declared the economic revival of the country, as it’s top priority. The country’s recent economic growth and ability to perform have earned it a genuine respect both among the developed and the developing nations.

Catering to the growing need of holding a trade fair that addresses the needs of the manufacturing sectors, ITIF Asia serves as a comprehensive and an inclusive showcase of the latest trends in technology machinery accessories and an array of multiple exhibitions. ITIF Asia would act as a hub for textile, leather, engineering, financial, chemicals, mining, construction and many more.

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Peacekeeping Reconstruction and Stability Operations 2008

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 28, 2008,
The Gallagher Estate, Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa

From the 25th -28th of March 2008, IQPC will host their 3rd Annual Conference on Peacekeeping, Reconstruction And Stability Operations at CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria, South Africa.

The conference will be attended by national parliaments from European, African and US countries, representatives from governments, the military and NGOs from all three continents and international and non-governmental organisations.

Overall the conference will provide an opportunity for detailed discussion of past and present Peacekeeping Operations in Africa. Delegates will get the opportunity to get their most pressing questions answered and will discuss and share major issues of concern with colleagues from all over Africa.

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2nd Annual Securasia Congress

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 26, 2008,
Berjaya Times Square Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

IT Security has been on the rise for the past few years. With new security areas being tapped into, many IT executives face the enormous challenge of keeping hackers away and devising innovative means of preventing such intrusion. This is an area in which IT executives are constantly battling and striving to improve.

The 2nd Annual SecurAsia Congress 2008 is focusing on IT security issues in various industries from both private and public sector companies in Asia. It basically covers all the latest trends and technologies in IT security in the BFSI (Banks, Finance Service & Insurance), manufacturing, energy and other industries in Asia today. This congress is unique because it has tracks for more industry-specific issues and real-life case studies. The congress structure is made up of a 2 day conference which includes a major exhibition on the latest IT security solutions.

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13th Business Roundtable with the Government of India

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 26, 2008,
New Delhi, Delhi India

This high-level Business Roundtable is a unique opportunity for senior businesspeople to engage in substantive discussion with key decision-makers in Vietnam on the prospects for investment and further improvements to its economy.

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Secure Development World 2007

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 26, 2008,
Hilton Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, Virginia United States

Secure Development World is a conference dedicated to secure software development and programming. An arsenal of elite software development experts will be speaking for two days on numerous security threats, risks, development processes, and solutions.

Secure Development World 2008 presents attendees with the ultimate opportunity to network, share best practices and discover technological innovations that will affect your organization's applications in the future.

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SfAA 2008 - Memphis

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 29, 2008,
Memphis Marriott Hotel, Memphis, Tennessee United States

The theme of the 2008 SfAA meeting, “The Public Sphere and Engaged Scholarship: Challenges and Opportunities for Applied Anthropology” will provide our colleagues at local, national, and international levels a venue to highlight the specific contributions of applied anthropologists in the public sphere. In addition, this theme will allow anthropologists to explore innovative ways in which they can participate more prominently in public discourse while addressing pressing human issues in contemporary local and global communities. Needless to say, applied anthropologists have enormous potential to be the public voice of the discipline. This broadly defined theme will attract all those working in collaborative and interdisciplinary settings to shape public policy and improve people’s lives through direct action and community advocacy. This theme will also appeal to professionals in other disciplines who are interested in making an impact within the public sphere, in areas as varied as criminal justice, medicine, education, community development, agriculture, environment, business, and government as well as research on gender, border issues, racial equity, economic disparity, and museum/cultural heritage.

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Rotating Equipment 2008

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 26, 2008,
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Rotating Equipment 2008 delivers real-life case studies and interactive sessions that will show you how to:

* increase production through reduced downtime
* reduce life cycle costs through increased uptime
* manage maintenance costs and reduce problems through smart application of maintenance and reliability engineering strategies

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Medical Tourism 2008

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 28, 2008,
Rasa Sentosa Resort, Singapore City, Singapore 239693

Medical tourism is a rapidly growing market which is aggressively being developed by both public and private sectors, healthcare organizations and the travel sector, with a huge potential for emerging partnerships between other players such as hotel chains, property developers, airlines, insurance companies, financial institutions, etc. Many overseas tourists are flocking to Asia, especially popular destinations such as Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and India for their medical treatments because of the high-quality and competitively lower costs for healthcare as compared to their home countries

Officially supported by Singapore Medicine, an initiative between the Economic Development Board, Singapore Tourism Board and International Enterprise Singapore, Medical Tourism Asia 2008 will gather top healthcare professionals from across Asia and internationally to share updates and key business opportunities of each popular medical destination country.

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Practical SOA - Governance, Quality and Management

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 25, 2008,
Hilton Newark Penn Station, Newark, New Jersey United States

Want to know the latest on Governance, Quality, and Management techniques, tips, and tools? Want to step beyond simply implementing Services to making SOA a loosely-coupled reality? Want to learn from industry practitioners on the best ways to guarantee SOA GQM success?
Attend ZapThink's Practical SOA for Governance, Quality, and Management (GQM). The best of the best in the world of SOA take you through concepts, business issues, approaches, and technology to make SOA GQM work within your organizations. We don't focus on the hype and the folks who have products to push, but on the “brass tacks” of making SOA work for you.

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3rd Annual Private Equity IQ – South East Asia

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 26, 2008,
Meritus Mandarin Singapore, Singapore

The 3rd Annual Private Equity IQ conference, now focusing specifically on opportunities across the vibrant Southeast Asian region, including Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia will address the key issues in the capital flow cycle, from fundraising to deal flow strategies.

Unlock opportunities, meet key players and gain new insights into ASEAN private equity insights at the 3rd Annual Private Equity IQ – South East Asia. Highlights include:

* Evaluation of the Current Private Equity Fundraising Scenario for Asian and Southeast Asia Focused Funds
* Focus on Vietnam: The Next Asian Tiger?
* Uncovering the Areas of Private Equity Opportunities in Indonesia? How to tap in this market and what are the inhibitors?
* Private Equity and Growth Capital Investing In China & India versus South East Asian Countries?
* Accessing the Implications for the Private Equity Industry of Increased Competition for Asia from Middle Eastern and other Money?
* Venture Capital Outlook for the Region
* Can the Region’s Emerging Markets Handle the Kind of Capital Inflows that Private Equity Brings?

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Mobile Network Optimisation Summit 2008

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 26, 2008,
Grand Copthorne Waterfront, Singapore

Telecom IQ’s Mobile Network Optimization conference is in its 3rd successive year. Building on our previous success and including feedback from previous attendees we’ve developed a program that addresses your key concerns:

* Understanding customer expectations when setting KPIs
* Automating network monitoring and optimization
* Leveraging drive testing to reduce capex
* Preparing for 3G services
* Getting the 3G and 2G mix right

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2nd Power & Alternative Energy Asia 2008

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 27, 2008,
Karachi Expo Centre, Karachi, Sindh Pakistan

The 2nd Power & Alternative Energy Asia 2008 Exhibition will be the biggest specialized event in Pakistan, covering power generation, transmission and distribution, development of newer sources of energy & evergy saving technologies. The Exhibition welcomes leading manufacturers and suppliers’ of equipment and services for the sectors: electric, hydroelectric, thermal, natural gas, nuclear & solar power supply systems, electricity transmission networks, manufacturers of energy saving equipment and technologies, safety, construction, repair & maintenance organizations etc.

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4th Auto Asia International Exhibition and Conference

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 27, 2008,
Karachi Expo Centre, Karachi, Sindh Pakistan

The International Auto Asia Exhibition is the most promising annual trade show of auto, auto parts and accessories in Pakistan. The auto sector of Pakistan has shown exponential growth in the past few years and with the growth in economy & poverty alleviation, the trend is likely to increase further in the years to come.

Auto Asia 2008 is poised to showcase emerging technologies developed in Pakistan and abroad in the automobile & allied sectors and aims to focus on the immense potential of the automobiles, other transportation modes, auto-parts, accessories & related services to cater to the requirements of Pakistan and International markets.

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Cambridge Healthtech Institute's 15th International Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 28, 2008,
Moscone North Convention Center San Francisco, California United States

Conference Dates: March 25-28
Exhibit Dates: March 26-27

The 15th annual Molecular Medicine Tri-conference, produced by Cambridge Healthtech Institute, is the largest West Coast conference in the industry. It attracts over 2,200 decision-makers and research scientists, with 30% being C level or senior-level executives. It is the leading conference showcasing new technologies and therapeutic approaches for biotech and pharmaceutical companies.

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12th PLA 2008 National Conference

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 29, 2008,
Minneapolis Convention Center Minneapolis, Minnesota United States

Join us in Minneapolis for the 12th PLA National Conference, March 25-29, 2008.
The biennial National Conference is the premier event for the public libraries,
drawing librarians, library support staff, trustees, Friends, and library vendors
from across the country and around the world.

The PLA National Conference has a reputation for excellence and offers
attendees more than a hundred high-quality educational programs, world-class
speakers, a bustling exhibits hall, and countless networking opportunities and
social events, making the conference one of the most popular and successful
events for the public library world.

The 2008 conference promises more of the same in Minneapolis, a city that
continually tops travel destination lists for its cutting-edge architecture, vibrant
arts scene, award-winning theatre, tax-free shopping, and renowned restaurants.

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LogiCon 2008

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 28, 2008,
JW Marriott, Las Vegas, Nevada United States

Hear from 30+ senior level manufacturers and retailers at LogiCon 2008, discussing the tools that they use to drive sales and improve value chain relationships.

Now in its ninth year, LogiCon is the leading supply chain and logistics event bringing together senior decision makers from top manufacturers and retailers. By attending this unique conference you will gain essential insight into the strategies that leading manufacturers and suppliers are putting in place to achieve top line sales, control inventory costs, overcome transportation challenges, maximize the internal value chain and drive costs down.

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5th Engineering Asia - Exhibition & Conference

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 27, 2008,
Karachi Expo Centre, Karachi, Sindh Pakistan

5th Engineering Asia 2008 Exhibition
Engineering Asia 2008 Exhibition aims at developing and promoting every sphere of engineering sector in Pakistan through inter/ intra industrial cooperation and joint ventures among local and foreign partners. Engineering Asia aims to focus on the immense potential of heavy / light engineering machinery, accessories, raw material supplies and allied services under one roof.

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EMS Today Conference and Expo - Emergency Medical Services

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 29, 2008,
Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland United States

The Shock Trauma Go Team is a rapid response unit of physicians and nurses who assist field personnel in situations of prolonged entrapment and mass casualty incidents. The Go Team consists of physicians and nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) who respond to over 40 requests annually. In addition to their medical training, Go Team members receive training in Incident Command, hazardous materials, field operations, helicopter safety and basic vehicular rescue. Go Team physicians all have prior experience as jurisdictional medical directors or are active volunteers with local fire-rescue units. This session will describe the practical applications learned in the field and how they can be applied to your emergency situations.

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11th International Conference on Extending Database Technology (EDBT 2008)

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 30, 2008,
Conference Centre, Nantes, Pays De La Loire, France

The EDBT series of conferences is an established and prestigious forum for the exchange of the latest research results in data management. Held every two years in an attractive European location, the conference provides unique opportunities for database researchers, practitioners, developers, and users to explore new ideas, techniques, and tools, and to exchange experiences.

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2nd Annual Investigator Relationship Management

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 26, 2008,
Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States

Pre-Conference Workshop: Patient Recruitment and Retention
Increasing Patient Recruitment and Retention Rates through Effective Investigator Selection and Relationship Management

* Selecting Sites that Can Recruit the Required Patients
* Forecasting Tools to Predict Enrollment
* Maximizing Enrollment Rates through Effective Relationship Management

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Data Compression Conference (DCC 2008)

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 27, 2008,
Cliff Lodge Convention Center Snowbird, Utah United States

DCC is held at the Cliff Lodge convention center in the beautiful Snowbird / Alta Ski areas; located a short ride from the Salt Lake City International Airport. It is an international forum for current work on data compression and related applications. The conference addresses not only compression methods for specific types of data (text, images, video, audio, medical, scientific, space, graphics, web content, etc.), but also the use of techniques from information theory and data compression in networking, communications, and storage applications involving large data sets (including image and information mining, retrieval, archiving, backup, communications, and HCI). Both theoretical and experimental work are of interest.

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Modal Fixpoints Logics

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 27, 2008,
Amsterdam, Noord Holland Netherlands

Modal fixpoint logics constitute a research field of considerable interest, not only because of their many applications, but also because of their rich logical/mathematical theory. Systems such as LTL, PDL, CTL, and the modal mu-calculus, originate from computer science, and are for instance applied in the theory of program specification and verification. The richness of their theory stems from deep connections with various fields in logic, mathematics, and theoretical computer science, such as lattices and universal (co-)algebra, modal logic, automata, and game theory.

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IEEE 22nd International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications (AINA 2008)

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 28, 2008,
Okinawa Convention Center Ginowan, Okinawa Japan

As one of the most important international conferences sponsored by the TCDP of the IEEE Computer Society, the International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications (AINA-08) will be held in Ginowan City , Okinawa, Japan. March 25-28, 2008. The conference covers theory,design and application of computer networks and distributed computing systems. Aside from the regular presentations, the conference will include keynote addresses with speakers from both industry and academia.

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1st International Conference on Arts And Art Exhibition

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 27, 2008,
University of Sindh Jamshoro, Sindh Pakistan

The goal of three-days International Conference and International Art Exhibition is to provide a forum to artists and scholars of Pakistan and abroad to exchange ideas and interact on the issues of Arts and crafts in the 21st Century.

Furthermore, the objective of the International Art Exhibition is to provide an opportunity to artists of Pakistan to interact with the International artists on various issues, techniques and mediums related to arts in the Contemporary world.

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Lean Seis Sigma - 2ª Edição

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 29, 2008,
Mercure Grand Hotel Ibirapuera Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo Brazil

* Tendências mundiais em Lean Seis Sigma
* Roadmap para a integração de Lean e Seis Sigma
* DMAIC aplicado ao Lean
* Projetos Kaizen e Lean Seis Sigma
* Oportunidades de projetos Lean Seis Sigma e de projetos tradicionais
* O Lean Seis Sigma auxiliando as políticas de qualidade
* Comprometimento da equipe na integração de Lean Seis Sigma

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RoTech 2008

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 26, 2008,
Novotel Hydro Majestic Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

RoTech 2008 is a gathering of top maintenance professionals, an opportunity for you to benchmark with the best of your peers. The world's biggest operators deliver real-world case studies, interactive panel discussions, and in-depth workshops and masterclasses, creating a pratical guide for you to lead your organisation towards Predictive Maintenance.

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2nd Annual New Media Marketing

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 28, 2008,
Gallagher Estate Midrand, Gauteng South Africa

There have been many developments within New Media and digital marketing over the last few years. At the moment, the momentum is building – with more and more people using cell phones and with internet access becoming cheaper and easier, the digital market is set to explode.

South African companies are still relatively new and hesitant about alternative marketing strategies, so ride the crest of the wave by attending IQPC’s 2nd Annual New Media Marketing conference. Hear from digital marketing experts from leading organisations on how to gain the competitive edge in today’s digital space.

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The Annual IP Counsel Forum

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 26, 2008,
Hilton San Jose, San Jose, California United States

ALM invites you to join your colleagues for an information-packed program of the highest caliber. Join leaders from the IP industry for interactive discussions on your greatest IP challenges.

• Where is patent reform headed?
• What will the Supreme Court decide in Quanta v. LG Electronics?
• What is happening in the struggle between big pharma and generics?
• What is the incubator’s perspective on M&As?
• How have courts applied In Re Seagate and the new willfulness standard?
• How are companies responding to the KSR decision?
• How have companies successfully protected their IP rights in Asia?

As the economy changes, so, too, does the business role of your company’s intellectual property. The rise of judicial activity in the patent area and the unpredictable IP legal landscape have created new challenges for today’s IP Counsel, as well as a company’s ability to compete with business rivals.

ALM has designed a program that provides an update on recent case law, examines how companies have responded, and provides insights into linking IP strategy to corporate strategy at large. Join our expert faculty, led by Co-Chairs Kelly Hunsaker, Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C., and Chip Lutton, Chief Patent Counsel at Apple, Inc., for thoughtful discussions on today’s greatest IP challenges.

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2nd Annual RealShare Atlanta

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 25, 2008,
The Westin Buckhead Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia United States

With the credit market upheaval and uncertain state of the economy, there are more questions than answers currently surrounding the market. Will the “R” word come into play and how will you be impacted? Where is capital going to come from and at what cost? The second-annual real estate networking event will seek to answer your questions by focusing on Atlanta area trends and offering forecasts for leasing, investment and development. Additionally, RealShare ATLANTA will serve as a prime opportunity to network with the city’s most active owners, investors, developers, lenders and brokers.

The half-day event, expected to draw more than 250 senior-level real estate executives from inside and outside the market, will include addresses by local business leaders, a state-of-the-market Town Hall Meeting reviewing current and future opportunities in the local market, panel sessions covering the dynamic forces driving leasing, investment and development across all major property types, and even a dash of entertainment.

Don’t miss out on the most exciting networking conference of the year—make your plans today to attend RealShare ATLANTA on March 25th

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Reverse Logistics & Returns Management Asia 2008

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 26, 2008,
Amara Hotel, Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore

Reverse Logistics & Returns Management Asia will focus on the strategic fundamentals behind an increasingly aftermarket and returns focused consumer world. An organisation’s reverse supply chain is full of potential savings – what many companies in Asia fail to recognise is how the right returns management solution can not only save costs but increase customer loyalty.

Take this opportunity to notify your colleagues about this inaugural event in Singapore – so they can learn how to:

* Identify goals and objectives for handling returns
* Evaluate new ways to streamline operations, drive profits and delight customers
* Review green reverse logistics and environmental product return’s management
* Understand how extended warranty management can add to your bottom line

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Malaysian Standard Form of Construction Contract (PAM 98) & Comparison with PAM 2006

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 25, 2008,
JW Marriott Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Articles-Articles of Agreement/appointment of Contractor/Nomination of Architect & Quantity Surveyor

C1. 1-3 Contractor’s Obligations/Architect’s Instruction/Contract Documents
C1. 4-5 Statutory Obligations/Levels and Setting-Out of the Works
C1. 6-9 Materials/Goods and Workmanship/Royalties and Patent/Rights/Site Agents/ Access
C1. 10-13 Site Staff/Variations/Contract Bills/Contract Sum
C1. 14-17 Unfized Materials/Practical Completion and Defects Liability/Partial Possession/Assignment
C1. 18-20 Injury/Employer’s Indemnity/Insurance against injury/Insurance of the works
C1. 21-24 Commencement/Postponement/Completion/Damages for Non-Completion/ EOT/Loss and/or Expense
C1. 25-26 Determination By Employer/Determination By Contractor
C1. 27-29 Nominated Sub-Contractors/Nominated Suppliers/Artists and Tradesman
C1. 30-34 Certificate and Payments/Outbreak of hostilities/War Damage/Antiquities/Arbitration
C1. 35 Mediation
C1. 36 Notice
C1. 37 Performance Bond
C1. 38 Governing Laws

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SfAA 2008. Memphis

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 29, 2008,
Memphis Marriott Hotel, Memphis, Tennessee United States

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Optimizing the Role of the Physician Advisor - 2008

Mar 25, 2008 - Mar 26, 2008,
Las Vegas, Nevada United States

Our goal is to show you exactly how to maximize the role of the physician advisor in your hospital through case studies, strategy sessions, panels and interactive workshops. Join us this March for the only annual event with 100% new content designed to improve your physician advisor’s role in managing denials, documentation, and physician behavior. This event offers a maximum of 16.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians and 19.5 contact hours for nurses.

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