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  • Published on Jul 21, 2018

    Shakopee non-profit hosts clinics for amputees to try fitness prosthetics

    Macey Collins, an 11-year-old from Apple Valley, was born without a fibula and had her leg amputated below the knee when she was 7, but on Wednesday she sprinted down the Shakopee West Junior High track faster than she's ever run. A Shakopee-based …

    Source: Shakopee Valley News
  • Published on Jul 20, 2018

    CFPB orders TCF to refund consumers for overdraft charges

    TCF Financial has agreed to pay a $5 million fine to two regulators and provide $25 million in restitution to hundreds of thousands of customers for charging them excessive overdraft fees. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued the $21 …

    Source: Americanbanker
  • Published on Jul 20, 2018

    Food preservation classes in August and September help gardeners keep their harvest longer

    Two upcoming food preservation workshops are offered at the Sprout facility, 609 13th Ave. NE, Door 8, Little Falls. The first class serves up lessons on canning salsa and the second teaches lacto-fermentation of vegetables. In the spirit of the upcoming …

    Source: Brainerd Dispatch
  • Published on Jul 19, 2018

    Chaska alumnus running for attorney general

    Long-time area residents may recognize a local name this campaign season. Mike Rothman, who served as Minnesota Department of Commerce commissioner for seven years under Gov. Mark Dayton, is running for Minnesota attorney general. “I thought the next …

    Source: Chaska Herald
  • Published on Jul 19, 2018

    Albertsons and Safeway to Carry Redneck Riviera Whiskey in Washington

    Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST), maker of craft spirits, today announced that all Safeway and Albertsons stores that carry spirits will add Redneck Riviera Whiskey to their product lineups in the state of Washington. Albertsons, and its …

    Source: Tradingcharts.com
  • Published on Jul 19, 2018

    Warning Label: Health Insurers ‘Vacuum Up’ Personal Data About Consumers

    To an outsider, the fancy booths at last month’s health insurance industry gathering in San Diego aren’t very compelling. A handful of companies pitching “lifestyle” data and salespeople touting jargony phrases like “social determinants of health.” But …

    Source: National Memo
  • Published on Jul 16, 2018

    Minnesota consumer groups fight to protect seniors from fraud

    Consumer groups in Minnesota continue their efforts to protect older adults from fraud and identity theft. A scam involving new Medicare cards is the latest trick being used by some con artists to convince older people to share identifying information. ( …

    Source: KTOE
  • Published on Jul 18, 2018

    Hilstrom makes her case for Minnesota AG

    With the primary election next month, Minnesota’s 2018 races are still packed. In an effort to get her name heard above the din, Minnesota attorney general candidate Debra Hilstrom has spent recent weeks traveling the state to meet voters. The DFL …

    Source: Hutchinson Leader
  • Published on Jul 18, 2018

    Hilstrom wants to be “the people’s lawyer” as Attorney General

    “I want to be the people’s lawyer,” she said. “I like to say nobody is too big to be above the law and nobody is too small to be below its protection.” The DFL candidate from Brooklyn Center visited Worthington Tuesday as part of a statewide tour to …

    Source: Daily Globe
  • Published on Jul 18, 2018

    As Temperatures Climb, Coalition Calls For Worker Protections

    As extreme temperatures exacerbated by a warming planet continue to take a deadly toll on laborers across the country, a coalition of worker advocacy groups is calling on the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration to create the country’s …

    Source: Politics Daily
  • Published on Jul 18, 2018

    July 18, 2018, Food Safety Alert: Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad

    July 18, 2018 CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Sandiego infections. Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to …

    Distribution channels: Food & Beverage Industry
  • Published on Jul 16, 2018

    Opinion: Don't just follow the crowd on 'crowdfunding' websites

    • In 2016, a Minnesota woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $20,000 that she had raised online to help the families of three drowning victims. • In 2018, a Minnesota woman was charged with theft for crowdfunding thousands of dollars for a man who …

    Source: Brainerd Dispatch
  • Published on Jul 14, 2018

    Minnesota recyclers scrambling in wake of Chinese restrictions

    China no longer wants to buy the wastepaper, plastic and other material that’s tossed into recycling bins in the United States, and the effect of that ban is rippling across Minnesota. Deprived of the biggest overseas customer for American recyclables, …

    Source: Star Tribune
  • Published on Jul 14, 2018

    Consumers may soon be able to cash in on their DNA, by selling or renting it

    Feel like earning a little extra money and maybe improving your health at the same time? Consumers will soon be able to sell or rent their DNA to scientists who are trying to fight diseases as different as dementia, lupus and leukemia. Bio-brokers want to …

    Source: Star Tribune
  • Published on Jul 20, 2018

    Hilstrom running for state attorney general

    NEW ULM — In the 5-way scramble for the DFL nomination for Minnesota attorney general, Debra Hilstrom knows she is not the most celebrated name in the race. That would probably belong to Keith Ellison, the U.S. Representative from Minnesota’s 5th District …

    Source: The Journal
  • Published on Jul 13, 2018

    Sanders stumps for Ellison’s Minnesota attorney general bid

    MINNEAPOLIS — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders rallied for Rep. Keith Ellison’s campaign for attorney general in Minneapolis Friday, giving a high-profile jolt to the normally sleepy race for Minnesota’s top lawyer. Ellison, the nation’s first Muslim …

    Source: The Republic
  • Published on Jul 13, 2018

    Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association releases 2018 half year report

    The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Biofuels) released its 2018 Half Year Report to its producer and vendor members at a networking event in Prior Lake, Minnesota, July 11. The report gave members an overview of Minnesota's ethanol industry in the …

    Source: Ethanol Producer Magazine
  • Published on Jul 13, 2018

    Cyclospora Parasite cases in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin – some linked to McDonald’s Salads

    The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received confirmation of approximately 90 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic Cyclospora parasite.  Cases have been reported in counties across Illinois with people …

    Source: Food Safety News
  • Published on Jul 20, 2018

    California’s ACA Rates To Rise 8.7% Next Year

    Premiums in California’s health insurance exchange will rise by an average of 8.7 percent next year, marking a return to more modest increases despite ongoing threats to the Affordable Care Act. The state marketplace, Covered California, said the rate …

    Source: STLtoday.com
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14th ICPLR 2018 - International Conference on Psychology & Language Research (Bali), 09 August - 10 August, 2018

Date: 09-Aug-18 to 10-Aug-18
Location: Bali / Indonesia
Conference Name: 14th ICPLR 2018 - International Conference on Psychology & Language Research (Bali), 09 August - 10 August, 2018 Registration:https://www.gplra.org/registration-form.php?id=64&status=registration Conference Dates: 09-10 August 2018 Conference Venue: D Varee Diva Kuta Bali, Indonesia (Formerly Ibis Styles Kuta Bali) Deadline for Abstract/Paper Submissions: 08 August 2018 Contact E-Mail ID: info@gplra.org GPLRA President: Prof. Dahlia R. Domingo Themes: Language for Specific Purposes (LSP),Language for Occupational Purposes (LOP), Language support programmes, Developing language skills in learners, Learning and teaching strategies, Learning styles, Language testing and measurement, Interpersonal & intercultural communication, E-learning, ...

IBA Europe-Caucasus-Asia Forum - September 2018

Date: 05-Sep-18 to 07-Sep-18
Location: Almaty / Kazakhstan
Topics include: • Cross-border projects in the ECA region: avoiding mismatches • What standards of professional regulation investors/clients expect for their lawyers in the emerging markets: a gap between expectations and reality • Astana International Financial Center: new opportunities for investors in the ECA region • Mineral resource development: trends across the region • Data privacy regulations: local vs exterritorial laws - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - the art of risk-management • How to become an arbitrator • Key pitfalls of Public-private partnership (PPP) projects in the emerging markets: why do you need a strong legal team • Procurement of legal services: quality, loyalty and conflict of interests

Power Purchase Agreement - Johannesburg

Date: 17-Sep-18 to 20-Sep-18
“Structuring successful Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), managing competitive electricity markets & attracting merchant power investments” Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) http://www.infocusinternational.com/ppa Dates & Locations: 20 - 23 March 2018, Perth 23 - 26 April 2018, Dubai 17 - 20 September 2018, Johannesburg 19 - 22 November 2018, Singapore Overview There are many moving pieces affecting the future of electric power development in emerging market. Unlike the past Independent Power Project models, which featured standardised take-or-pay contracts – today’s market demands more innovative incentives to ensure better availability, better performance, as well as more attractive and sustainable mixtures of fuel sources. Economies throughout the region ...

Patent Licensing

Date: 18-Sep-18 to 18-Sep-18
As the licensing landscape remains uncertain in many of the world’s major markets, it has never been more important for licensors and licensees to stay up to speed on deal-making best practices and the changing legal and regulatory environments. Returning for the fourth year, IAM’s Patent Licensing 2018 will provide delegates with indispensable insight into the key domestic U.S. and global licensing trends. Don’t miss the opportunity to: • Hear the latest updates, insights and best practices for adapting your licensing strategy to ensure that it thrives in turbulent market • Gain insight into the dos and don’ts of licensing transactions from licensees and • Determine the best strategy for licensing across • Learn the secrets of closing successful licensing ...

20th ICPLR 2018 - International Conference on Psychology & Language Research (Sri Lanka), 25 Oct - 26 Oct, 2018

Date: 25-Oct-18 to 26-Oct-18
Location: Colombo / Sri Lanka
Conference Name: 20th ICPLR 2018 - International Conference on Psychology & Language Research (Sri Lanka), 25 Oct - 26 Oct, 2018 Registration:https://www.gplra.org/registration-form.php?id=65&status=registration Conference Dates: 25-26 October 2018 Conference Venue: Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka Deadline for Abstract/Paper Submissions: 24 October 2018 Contact E-Mail ID: info@gplra.org GPLRA President: Prof. Dahlia R. Domingo Themes: Language for Specific Purposes (LSP),Language for Occupational Purposes (LOP), Language support programmes, Developing language skills in learners, Learning and teaching strategies, Learning styles, Language testing and measurement, Interpersonal & intercultural communication, E-learning, Cognitive development approach in ...

Singapore – International Conference on Research in Social Science & Humanities (ICRSSH), 13-14 Nov 2018

Date: 13-Nov-18 to 14-Nov-18
Location: Singapore / Singapore
Conference Name: Singapore – International Conference on Research in Social Science & Humanities (ICRSSH), 13-14 Nov 2018 Registration: https://eurasiaresearch.org/conference/singapore-icrssh-13-14-nov-2018~registration-and-payment Conference Dates: 13-14 November, 2018 Conference Venue: Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Executive Centre, Singapore Deadline for Abstract/Paper Submissions: 12 November, 2018 Contact E-Mail ID: sshra@eurasiaresearch.org Organising Scholarly Association: Social Science & Humanities Research Association (SSHRA) SSHRA List of Members: Click Here SSHRA President: Associate Prof. Marek Matejun, Department of Management, Faculty of Organization and Management, Lodz University of Technology, Poland Conference Language: ...

Power Purchase Agreement - Singapore

Date: 19-Nov-18 to 22-Nov-18
Location: Singapore / Singapore
“Structuring successful Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), managing competitive electricity markets & attracting merchant power investments” Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) http://www.infocusinternational.com/ppa Dates & Locations: 20 - 23 March 2018, Perth 23 - 26 April 2018, Dubai 17 - 20 September 2018, Johannesburg 19 - 22 November 2018, Singapore Overview There are many moving pieces affecting the future of electric power development in emerging market. Unlike the past Independent Power Project models, which featured standardised take-or-pay contracts – today’s market demands more innovative incentives to ensure better availability, better performance, as well as more attractive and sustainable mixtures of fuel sources. Economies throughout the region ...

IPBC Asia 2018, Shanghai, 2-4 December

Date: 02-Dec-18 to 04-Dec-18
Location: China
The Asia-Pacific region is cementing its position as the focus point for the international IP market as its rapid development drives deal making, IP investment and litigation trends. Against this background, IAM is pleased to be returning to Shanghai for the sixth IPBC Asia, hosted at the Ritz-Carlton Pudong on December 2 to 4 2018. The packed, fully bilingual programme (with simultaneous Chinese-English translations) will explore IP value creation strategies with a specifically Asian flavour, address the issues faced by the region’s rights holders as they expand their businesses overseas, and provide market insights and practical advice for international IP owners operating in the region.

21st Commonwealth Law Conference, 8-12 April 2019, Livingstone, Zambia

Date: 08-Apr-19 to 12-Apr-19
Location: Zambia
Commonwealth Lawyers Association alongwith the Law Association of Zambia will be presenting to you the 21st Commonwealth Law Conference on the theme: “The Rule of Law in Retreat? Challenges for the Modern Commonwealth.” The Commonwealth Law Conference has always been a unique event attracting the legal fraternity spread over the continents by offering a platform to discuss topical issues. We will be focusing on various streams on Corporate & Commercial, Constitutional & Human Rights, Legal & the Judicial Profession and also Contemporary Legal topics. At the conference, the young and veterans of the profession will be sharing their experience, from home and regional jurisdictions and from across the continents. Formal and informal interactions during the conference offer a ...
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