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Kids from all over Africa are expected to come and paint their favourite pictures and win exciting prices. These pictures will be used by UNICEF to make greeting cards. the age limit of the kids who will participate are 3 years to 14 years.

A Writer's Weekend offers writers an excellent opportunity to make connections with people in the industry, get published, develop their craft and move their work to the next level. Seating is limited to 100 writers.

The aim of the festival is to make the contribution to the upbringing of tolerance in the society by the acquaintance with the diversity of world traditions. The main task of the festival is to demonstrate various theatre methods, to exchange experience in professional theatre education, methods of rehearsal process, performance making and production. Participants: actors, directors, dancers, choreographers, teachers, playwrights, stage designers, script writers, theatre critics, journalists, cultural managers. You are welcome to take part in TM08 as a presenter, a participant, an observer The working language is English

It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the 4th IET International Conference on Intelligent Environments (IE 08), which will be held at the University of Washington in Seattle, USA from July 21 to July 22, 2008. As the fourth in a successful series, this conference will provide a leading edge forum for researchers and engineers from across the world to present their latest research and to discuss future directions in the area of Intelligent Environments. The conference aims at contributing to the realization of the Ambient Intelligence vision, where physical space becomes augmented with computation, communication and digital content, thus transcending the limits of direct human perception. Types of Intelligent Environments range from private to public and from fixed to mobile; some are ephemeral while others are permanent; some change type during their life span. The realisation of Intelligent Environments requires the convergence of different prominent disciplines: Information and Computer Science, Architecture, Material Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Sociology and Design. In addition, technical breakthroughs are required in key enabling technology fields, such as, microelectronics (e.g., miniaturisation, power consumption), communication and networking technologies (e.g., broadband and wireless networks), smart materials (e.g., bio-implants) and intelligent agents (e.g., context awareness and ontologies). The conference will provide a forum for the presentation of research and applications and for lively discussions among researchers as well as industrialists contributing to the area on Intelligent Environments. The conference is supported by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI), the IEEE and the IEEE Systems, Man and Cybernetics Society. The conference proceedings will be published by The IET. We look forward to welcome you to IE 08!

The conference will discuss the structural and material characterization aspects as well as the trends regarding the utilisation of underground spaces (ranging from, classical excavations to subway constructions, underground sport halls, power stations, waste repositories, underground cities, and many others). In particular the conference will emphasise the environmental aspects, architectural characteristics and concepts that might be applied to make the underground space an integral part of the city planning and a healthy living environment.

The CSI World Headquarters Annual Investigation, Fraud & Systemic Risk Management Conference will be in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia November, 2007. Make plans today to attend this "can't miss" conference. The CSI World Headquarters Annual Investigation, Fraud & Systemic Risk Management Conference was specially developed for The CSI by recognized Certified Fraud Examiners, Internal Audit and IT professionals.

Eye on genomics - Genomics Momentum 2007 Genomics Momentum is the annual event of the Netherlands Genomics Initiative. It brings together the genomics network in the Netherlands, to offer insight in and discuss the latest developments in R&D in academia, industry and society. Having been organised six times now, Genomics Momentum has grown into a well-known and highly valued genomics and life sciences event. It is visited by decision makers and experts from academia, industry, government and NGO’s.

The key purpose of RRC 2007 is to demonstrate through an up-to-the-minute and expert seminar programme how investment in technology can be regarded not as a cost but, through best execution, as a way of adding value and achieving optimal ROI and competitive advantage across an enterprise. There will also be the opportunity to network and attend one-one-one meetings with the most innovative solutions providers. Delegates attending will include senior executives and industry leaders from exchanges, universal banks, investment banks, asset management firms, hedge/mutual funds and broker/dealers (securities firms) and insurance companies.

Search Engine Strategies is partnering with The Kelsey Group to bring tactical SEM and SEO sessions to the Interactive Local Media conference (ILM:07). Local search is heating up as one of the most important verticals for search marketers. Local search services offer unprecedented channels to reach consumers who, even though they search extensively before buying, still make the majority of purchases at local brick-and-mortar retailers. Local search also provides great opportunities for marketers looking to target people looking for local services, entertainment or events. Despite the furious competition between Google, Yahoo!, MSN and directories in local (and maps), no one yet owns the category, and there are literally dozens of smaller players that offer compelling alternatives for search marketers. Knowing which players are making a difference is key to success in any local search marketing campaign. Event Overview: * The major players in the local search arena will describe their services and opportunities for search marketers. * Hear case studies from search marketers who've successfully leveraged the local search channel. * Learn how to take advantage of the unique search optimization and advertising challenges posed by local search services. * Participate in Q&A sessions with experts in local search.

The outlook for the private banking and wealth management sector is bright as global wealth creation continues apace. Nevertheless, private banks operate in a rapidly shifting environment making it crucial to respond to new trends in order to capture a greater share of wealth. Evaluating and capitalising on growth opportunities will be critical. Moreover, understanding the driving factors behind the needs of the wealthy and successfully meeting these needs will be vital to future performance in an increasingly competitive market. This year, in response to the success of last year's conference and feedback from our attendees that they would welcome a more detailed analysis of the key issues, the event will comprise two days. Day one will focus on the overarching strategic issues affecting the industry whilst day two will concentrate on examining asset allocation strategies and client segmentation. The conference will bring together senior industry figures from the private banking and wealth management sector to engage in high-level discussion and debate across both days. Speakers include: - Nicola Horlick, Chief Executive Officer, Bramdean Asset Management - Declan Sheehan, Chief Executive, UK and Channel Islands, HSBC Private Bank - Pablo Garnica, General Manager JPMorgan Suisse, Head of EMEA Client Business, JP Morgan Private Bank - Phil Mcilwraith, Deputy Managing Director, SG Hambros - Niall Bohan, Head of Unit, Asset Management, European Commission - Andrew Fisher, Chief Executive, Towry Law - Guy Paterson, Chief Executive Officer, The Family Investment Office, UK - Mike Hollings Chief Investment Officer, Ansbacher & Co