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Conventions: Apr 11, 2008

Evolution of Language: 7th International Conference (EVOLANG7)

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 13, 2008,
CosmoCaixa, Barcelona, Catalonia Spain

A conference on theoretical and experimental issues in prosody. This conference brings together researchers working on prosody from different fields, including phonetics, phonology, language processing, neurolinguistics, and computational linguistics.

Experimental and Theoretical Advances in Prosody

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 15, 2008,
Clark Hall at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York United States

Experimental and Theoretical Advances in Prosody is supported by NSF Grant No. 0642660, by the Cognitive Science program at Cornell University, and by the Department of Linguistics at Cornell University.

Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the organizers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

2008 Workshop for Board Professional Staff

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 13, 2008,
Westin Copley Place Boston, Massachusetts United States

This workshop, held in conjunction with the National Conference on Trusteeship, is conducted specifically for board professionals. A planning committee of board professionals develop the workshops, roundtables, and plenary sessions to ensure that the program delivers support, information, and professional growth to those in the profession.

The workshop also provides ample networking opportunities so attendees from diverse institutions can share expertise, offer suggestions, and get acquainted

Women and Political Leadership Research Conference

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 12, 2008,
American University, Washington, Distr. Columbia United States

This conference will provide an exciting forum for advanced graduate students, junior faculty, and senior scholars to begin to address how differences and commonalities among women inform political leadership.

The conference is looking for papers that examine six broad areas of differences between women and the significance of those differences on women’s access to and execution of positions of political leadership, including: (1) What is the utility of intersectionality as a conceptual model for theorizing women’s political leadership; (2) Cross-national comparisons (3) U.S. Regional (South, Northeast, Mid-West, Southwest, and West) and Locale (rural, ex-urban, suburban, and urban) comparisons; (4) race and ethnicity; (5) sexuality and sexual orientation and identity; and (6) ideology and religion.

5th Scientific Workshop: Biomarkers and prognosis in malignant lymphomas

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 13, 2008,
Mandelieu, Provence Cote dAzur France

This workshop on Biomarkers and prognosis in malignant lymphomas is based on developments in exploring the role of a variety of biological markers related to different types of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (follicular-, diffuse large B-cell, mantle cell- and Burkitt's lymphoma) as well as Hodgkin's lyphoma.
The final goal of this clinical research is to develop new biological prognostic indices for these major subtypes of lymphoma. In recent years, various prognostic indices, mainly based on clinical characteristics of the patient at diagnosis, have served to determine the prognostic profile and to develop prognostic factor-based treatment strategies.

However, it is now time to reconsider this based on the wealth of new biological information directly related to the lymphoma cells and the surrounding cells. In this workshop, exerts in the field will review the latest developments on molecular pathogenesis, new biomarkers and their relation to prognosis.

Sessions will deal with:

Current classification of NHL
Current IPI and FLIPI: advantages/limitations
New insights in the biology of both follicular and diffuse large B-cell NHL (genetics, molecular biology, immunology)
How new biological prognostic indices are (being) constructed
Relation between the new prognostic indices and type of treatment (Rituximab, radio-immunotherapy, etc.)
Additional topics to be discussed with the participating faculty

War And Its Discontents

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 13, 2008,
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia United States

Historians Against the War invites proposals for papers, panels, roundtables, workshops, and posters for our upcoming national conference at Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, 11-13 April 2008.

Medical Spanish & Cultural Workshop - April 2008

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 14, 2008,
Carestone Assisted Living 5665 E. River Rd near corner of Craycroft Tucson, Arizona United States 85750

This 4 day course, sponsored by The University of Arizona, College of Medicine AzAHEC at the Arizona Health Sciences Center, is an intensive, individually tailored conversational and medical Spanish Workshop consisting of medical dialogues, role-plays, many colorful visual aids cross-cultural discussions, "edutainment", daily practice and evening study with a Text work-book and 10 audio cassette tapes or 10 CDs. These strategies strengthen the participants' abilities to meet the program's learning objectives.
The course curriculum provides for over 45 hours of total immersion learning. This approach has repeatedly proven to be extremely suitable for those with limited time, and who must use their new language skills immediately with their Spanish-speaking patients, affording a better understanding of cross-cultural communication and more cultural competency. To register for this intensive 4-day class, please visit our Registration or our Schedule for class dates and locations. Classes are limited in size to be able to give personal attention to each participant's needs. Early registration is suggested to guarantee your place.

Classes begin on Friday morning at 8:00AM and end approximately 4:30 - 5:00 PM, depending on class size, dynamic and speed. On Monday we will have covered the essential class material by 11:00 AM to noon in order to accommodate those who need to leave early to clear check points, metal detectors and security, etc. for return flights. Of course, those who wish to stay are welcome to do so, and we will be there to continue working with you, practicing your newly acquired skills.

You will need to bring the following:

Standard size cassette player or CD player. Earphones highly recommended. Needed for homework, not in class.
Spanish-English Pocket dictionary. Highly recommended.
Writing material to take notes during the class.
Comfortable clothing.

2008 New Mexico International Reading Association State Convention

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 12, 2008,
Marriott Pyramid North, Albuquerque, New Mexico United States

The New Mexico International Reading Association provides information, support & services to all concerned with the development of literacy & the promotion of the life-long love of readin.

A professional organization for teachers, administrators, parents, specialists and others. It offers professional development conferences & workshops. The state state councils focus on literacy in the community.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Energy Conference

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 12, 2008,
Marriott Hotel in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts United States

The goal of the MIT Energy Conference is to bring together leaders in the fields of technology, policy, industry, and finance to develop solutions to capitalize on the tremendous opportunities present in today’s energy markets. The confluence of environmental and security concerns have created an opportunity for fundamental change in the way the world produces and consumes energy. The MIT Energy Conference will showcase the most promising technology and policy approaches that have the potential to achieve critical scale and make a significant impact on the global energy landscape.

Anti-Money Laundering & Anti-Terrorism Financing

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Le Meridien Hotel, Singapore

Highlights

* Be aware of the seriousness of money laundering & terrorism financing.
* Understand and comply with the requirements laid down by the regulators.
* Identify customers as required by the regulators?
* Identify various types of Suspicious Transactions and take the necessary actions required by the law.
* Take appropriate measures to prevent attempts by parties to launder money through the organization.

6th EMVA Europe Machine Vision Business Conference in Berlin

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 12, 2008,
Radisson SAS Hotel Berlin, Berlin, Berlin Germany

The conference unites business leaders and technical experts within the machine vision industry from Europe and around the world to present and discuss the trends and challenges of our business. It provides a unique platform in Europe for networking, establishing contacts and exchanging ideas. The annual EMVA Business Conference sets the course for developing and strengthening our industry in Europe.

IADIS International Conference Mobile Learning 2008

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 13, 2008,
Almansor Tivoli Hotel Algarve Portugal

The IADIS Mobile Learning 2008 International Conference seeks to provide a forum for the discussion and presentation of mobile learning research. In particular, we aim to further our understanding of mobile learning from the standpoint of learner mobility. We seek to explore how the multiple perspectives of mobility and the interactions among these influence and enhance current definitions, design, and evaluation of mobile learning.

International Multi Topic Conference (IMTIC 2008)

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 12, 2008,
Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh Pakistan

International Multi Topic Conference (IMTIC '08) Jointly Organized By Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Pakistan and Aalborg University Esbjerg, Denmark is an international forum for researchers to exchange information regarding advancements in the fields stated below. The technical program of IMTIC '08 will consist of invited talks, paper presentations and panel discussions.

Prepaid Cards Asia Summit 2008

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Suntec Singapore International and Exhbition Centre, Level 3, Singapore

Prepaid cards have the capability of extending sophisticated loyalty functions to money and, in tracking consumer purchasing patterns, could potentially be the critical link to helping billions of unbanked individuals in Asia build creditworthiness for more sophisticated financial products.

Consumers are giving prepaid the thumbs up. As more acceptance points come online, it’s really treated as familiar as paper money, minus the inconveniences of handling grubby notes or fumbling with and storing heavy coins as change. Wireless technology is enabling simpler and faster deductions making it easier for customers to spend; merchants too are likewise warming up to prepaid. Most importantly to financial institutions, there is money to be made on their end as well.

Gynecologic Laparoscopy - Charlotte

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 12, 2008,
Omni Charlotte Hotel 132 E. Trade Street Charlotte, North Carolina United States

Hands-On Training in Laparoscopic Suturing, Use of Energy Sources, Dissectional Anatomy, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Myomectomy

In order to create the best possible learning environment and afford each participant maximum hands-on time, class-size is limited and each laboratory station will be assigned only three to four participants. The optional laparoscopic hysterectomy lab is limited to 20 participants and registration is accepted on a first come-first served basis. The hands-on labs will be instructed and moderated by experienced faculty currently using these devices and techniques in their practices. Industry representatives will also be on-site to answer technical questions related to their specific instrumentation and equipment. Ample time will be allowed for questions and interaction with workshop faculty.

Contemporary Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain - USA

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 12, 2008,
Omni Charlotte Hotel 132 East Trade St. Charlotte, North Carolina United States

This educational activity is intended for gynecologists, urologists, family physicians and other practitioners with an interest in managing their female patients with chronic pelvic pain.

2008 Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities (National Conference)

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 14, 2008,
Saville on Russell Melbourne, Victoria Australia

Each year the Round Table runs a conference to facilitate and influence the production and use of quality alternative formats for people with print disabilities. Conferences showcase examples of best practice in the provision of accessible information to people with a print disability in the workplace and the community centre, including businesses, agencies, tertiary institutions, libraries, Commonwealth, State and local government.

Aviation career & Job Fair

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 13, 2008,
Nehru Centre Worli Mumbai, Maharashtra India

Aviation Career and Job Fair is a pioneering event to realize the untapped potential of this industry by providing an opportunity for youth who are interested in a career in the aviation industry to interact with professionals from related fields like aviation management colleges, Crew training schools and institutes and Indian and international airlines.

Live interviews and placements will be conducted at the Venue to provide thousands of prospective candidates jobs in various Aviation fields.

Seminars- Aviation Career seminars will be conducted by eminent names from the .Aviation Industry covering over topics that every Student /Professional from the Industry would want to know more about

15th Fair of Residential Building Materials and Interior Fitments

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 13, 2008,
Kielce Trade Fairs, 1Zakładowa Str., Kielce, Poland

The full range of modern building technologies and materials, decorating and installation systems as well as a whole spectrum of interior fitments - all these things will be exhibited at the DOM fair, which is one of the largest fair events dedicated to this industry in the south-east of Poland. The fair will feature a comprehensive range of services and opportunities; beginning with building project finance, design, contracting and installations; finishing with control and supervision. This fair has been attracting both industry insiders and visitors for years. DOM is aimed not only at business people and construction professionals; it effectively provides information, advice and inspiration for all those trying to make their houses and flats nicer and more functional. Owing to the variety of exhibited DOM products and services, it is advisable that this fair should be visited by representatives of building companies and by people planning to have houses of their own built, as well as by those intending to redecorate their flats or make them more functional. What constitutes a strong point of this fair event is experts providing advice related to building design, interior arrangement, and heating systems.

15th Garden Fair OGRÓD i TY

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 13, 2008,
Kielce Trade Fairs, 1Zakładowa Str., Kielce, Poland

The OGRÓD i TY fair is mainly aimed at garden product suppliers and designers. The range of exhibited products and services encompasses garden furniture, arbours, summerhouses, fencing, ponds, water features, fountains, sprinkling and irrigation devices, as well as ornamental flowers and shrubs, garden tools, and horticultural equipment. OGRÓD i TY OGRÓD i TY gives its visitors an opportunity to receive expert advice on landscaping, ground maintenance, garden maintenance and design. What provides an additional attraction is a flower fair, at which products are offered for sale. Kielce Trade Fairs has specialized in the organization of fair events dedicated to specific industries for many years. Even the most demanding professionals will have no difficulty finding interesting products and services and establishing co-operation with new partners.

3rd Fair of Aesthetic Medicine, Cosmetic and Hairdressing Equipment VENUS

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 13, 2008,
Kielce Trade Fairs, 1Zakładowa Str., Kielce, Poland

What makes the VENUS exhibition stand out?

* In addition to a wide range of products and services related to the cosmetics industry, the VENUS exhibition provides cosmetology professionals with an opportunity to become acquainted with the latest trends within aesthetics medicine, stomatology and dermatology, as well as dietetics and preventive medicine;
* a whole range of accompanying events – VENUS 2006 hosted more than 30 lectures, presentations and free training sessions;
* new products and services presented in the form of demonstrations, lectures, and exhibition stands; areas attracting considerable attention of those operating in this industry – reflexology, trichology, aesthetic medicine demonstrations, and others;
* giving the Exhibitors special opportunities for additional promotion in the region – participation in radio programmes, articles about the Exhibitors placed in local newspapers after the fair is closed, additional presentation opportunities during the trade fair

What will be the strong points of the forthcoming edition of the VENUS fair?

* Large-scale publicity campaign in the largest nation-wide cosmetology magazines;
* a large number of visitors - over 10,000 people;
* a well-stocked programme of professionally organized accompanying events – clear labelling of the conference rooms, effective planning and high sound quality during presentations at stands

7th Tourism Exhibition VOYAGER

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 13, 2008,
Kielce Trade Fairs, 1Zakładowa Str., Kielce, Poland

The 7th edition of the Fair of Tourism VOYAGER will be held in the pavilions of Kielce Trade Fairs on 11 - 13 April 2008. VOYAGER provides travel agents with excellent presentation opportunities, in addition to being a good place for promoting their services and winning prospective customers. It is also a venue for meetings held by representatives of the tourism industry and an event facilitating experience exchange. For visitors, it is an excellent source of information on weekend trips and holidays in the region, in Poland, and abroad. The offers are aimed at people of all age ranges and expectations. The main objective of this fair is to make the public VOYAGER acquainted with tourist attractions offered by communes, districts and regions. The fair is accompanied by seminars, folk music concerts, culinary presentations, tastings, and folk art exhibitions. Visitors have an opportunity to become familiar with tourist services offered by some regions of Poland, and taste home-made cakes and traditional dishes prepared by farm-based hotels. In addition, expert advice on hiking trails and bike paths will be provided, as well as guide books describing the most popular of them.

Achieving Nonprofit Sustainability :Earned Income Strategies for Planning Organizations

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 11, 2008,
Virginia Tech’s National Capital Region Alexandria, Virginia United States

This course is designed for leaders, managers and staff in planning organizations who are exploring new ways of raising revenues while achieving their mission. An earned income approach can help you break the dependency on grants and government contracts; enable you to deliver more programs to more communities; provide you with greater freedom to undertake advocacy; and provide you with effective new skills to ensure the sustainability of your organization.

92nd NAPIM Annual Convention - National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 14, 2008,
Hyatt Grand Champions Resort & Spa, Indian Wells, California United States

NAPIM provides direction through seminars, conferences, timely bulletins and day-to-day telephone communications. NAPIM maintains a technical arm that is known as the National Printing Ink Research Institute (NPIRI). The Institute acts on special projects approved by the NAPIM Board that are of a mutual benefit to the members.
NAPIM exists in order to serve its membership and this is accomplished by being both re-active and pro-active to all issues affecting the ink industry.NAPIM represents the ink industry as the unified voice before government and to the graphic arts industry. And as that unified voice --- NAPIM also maintains communication with other allied associations, so that NAPIM may act in concert with these other associations whenever appropriate.
NAPIM has a strong committee structure with advising directors for each committee; as a result, ink industry management and specialists can be a readily available resource on a wide variety of issues.
The NAPIM staff (including the legal counsel in Washington) are dedicated to doing what is best for the ink industry and its membership.

International Vision Expo East

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 13, 2008,
Jacov K. Javits Convention Center, New York, New York United States

International Vision Expo East is the largest gathering of ophthalmic professionals in North and South America. Last year, over 15,000 eyecare professionals from every state and nearly 100 countries around the world gathered in New York for the only event that delivers value for every member of the ophthalmic community.

Products and Services
Eyewear and eyecare products and services for the ophthalmic industry

Joint Symposium on Mountain Medicine and Avalanche Rescue (JOSMAR 2008)

Apr 11, 2008 - Apr 15, 2008,
Hemsedal Norway

During 4 days in April we gather both amateurs and professionals, working with mountain medicine, mountain rescue and avalanche rescue. JOSMAR 2008 gives the delegates the opportunity to attend high-standard lectures and gather hand-on experience in both fields.

Our aim is to provide the delegates with a deeper understanding for the challenges in mountain medicine and avalanche rescue, as well as memorable experiences and social interactions.