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Andy Houck, Stay at Home Franchise Owner, Invited as Guest Speaker at the Alzheimer’s Association Training Event for Healthcare Professionals
Andy Houck, Stay at Home franchise owner, invited as guest speaker at the Alzheimer’s Association’s Eastern Tennessee Chapter’s spring training event, “Caring and Coping, Together we make a Difference,” sponsored by the East Tennessee Area Agency of Aging on November 12, 2009 at the First Baptist Church of Sevierville. - November 12, 2009 - Stay at Home
What's Your Favorite Holiday Song?
The Internet radio station MartiniintheMorning.com is kicking off their annual Holiday Song Countdown Thanksgiving weekend. They are counting down the the Greatest Holiday Songs Ever Written by asking their listeners again to pick the Holiday songs they will be playing over Thanksgiving weekend. - November 12, 2009 - Standard Media Group
Invisalign Teen Now Great Alternative to Braces at Columbus Family Dental Center
Invisalign Teen now available from Dr. Laura Bracken at Columbus Family Dental Center, 901 Third St. Columbus, Indiana. Dr. Laura Bracken is offering 20% off Invisalign. - November 12, 2009 - Columbus Family Dental Center
Join MartiniInTheMorning.com for the Two Martini Lunch
Brad Chambers the star of the morning radio show MartiniInTheMorning.com will be broadcasting remotes from Lucy’s 51 in Toluca Lake on Wednesdays. The station broadcasts the Two Martini Lunch every Wednesday from 12:00 to 2:00pm in addition to Happy Hour on the second Wednesday of the month. - November 12, 2009 - Standard Media Group
Thanksgiving Alternative Finds Support; Bigotry
New in-home living history alternative for Thanksgiving observances draws high praise, as well as bigoted resistance. The new holiday hobby is inclusive of historical cultural diversity, which some Americans are finding offensive. - November 12, 2009 - TIPS of Oregon / IdeasThanksgiving.com
NJ Garden Center Participates in Trees for Troops Weekend
A Garden Center is doing much more than providing fresh, fragrant Christmas Trees for your holiday enjoyment this year. Williams Nursery is part of a national effort called Trees for Troops which will provide more than 15,000 Real Christmas Trees to military families across the United States and overseas. - November 11, 2009 - Williams Nursery
Pacific Resort Aitutaki Wins More ‘Oscars’
Pacific Resort Aitutaki, Cook Islands has been voted the ‘World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort,” for the second year running at the World Travel Awards 2009 grand finals held in London on Sunday. - November 11, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Awards Recognise Te Manava Luxury Villas as ‘Australasia’s Leading Villas’
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa (managed by Pacific Resort), Cook Islands has been voted “Australasia's Leading Villas” and “Cook Islands Leading Villas” at the World Travel Awards 2009 regional finals held in London on Saturday. - November 11, 2009 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands
Special Olympics Invites Supporters to 8th Annual Gala and Live Auction
Special Olympics Northern California will hold its 8th annual fundraising gala on Nov.13, 2009 at the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco. Presented by Chevron Corp., the Spirit of the Season gala will help raise money for sports equipment, training and competition in 2010. More than 13,000... - November 11, 2009 - Special Olympics Northern California
Invitation to Cover: NAIS People of Color and Student Diversity Leadership Conferences
Credentialed journalists are invited to cover the NAIS People of Color and Student Diversity Leadership Conferences, December 3-5, 2009, in Denver, CO. - November 11, 2009 - National Association of Independent Schools
Stringbeans Clothing Co. Launches Line of Pants for Tall, Slim Kids
Stringbeans Clothing Co. has created a line of pants for kids who are long and lean. When slim isn't slim enough, or when kids are growing up faster than they are growing out - Stringbeans has the answer. - November 11, 2009 - Stringbeans Clothing Co.
On Thanksgiving, be Thankful and Provide a Feast Best Suited for Pets – Pet Insurance Association Provides Advisory
Pets ingesting rich and fatty foods, chocolates, or other unsuitable or unintended items, can create a thankless holiday visiting the veterinary emergency hospital. - November 11, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Consul General of Israel to New England Reaches Out to Teen Leaders for Peace
Muslim and Jewish Teens Meet with Nadav Tamir to Discuss Peace in Israel - November 11, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
DIG Coaching Practice Presents "The Uncommon Path" with Author Mick Quinn
In an interview by Jeff Copper, host of Attention Talk Radio presented by DIG Coaching , author Mick Quinn will discuss concealed conditioning and will share his insights from his book "The Uncommon Path," Nov. 20, 2009. Public is invited to join in. - November 11, 2009 - DIG Coaching Practice LLC
Christianity Today Considers Content Offer from Advocate USA Publishing
Advocate USA Publishing has offered Reece Manley's Spirit Thinking: Your 30 Day Guide to Enlightenment to Christianity Today for series reprint of material. Cash strapped, Christianity Today recently laid off 31 workers and seeks new sources of material. - November 10, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Patriot Guard Riders Names Illinois Company as Official Supplier for Online Store
Patriot Guard Riders, a national non-profit group whose members share an interest in showing respect for America’s fallen heroes by attending deployment, welcome-home and funeral services for military personnel, announced this week it has selected Fast Color as the single source to complete... - November 09, 2009 - Fast Color Imaging
November: Doorways for Women and Families Releases Homelessness Awareness Month Story Ideas
National Homelessness Awareness Month is more important than ever this year. With high unemployment and a sagging economy, families are feeling the affects. Below are several story ideas from an Arlington-based shelter that shed light on homelessness’ impact on families and communities. - November 09, 2009 - Doorways for Women and Families
Help for Those Alone for the Holidays
CreatingExtendedFamilies.com matches adults platonically to create surrogate extended family relationships. - November 09, 2009 - Creating Extended Families llc
Concert of Christmas Music, Lincoln Center, NY
Summary Blurb: Raymond Arrroyo emcees a spirited Christmas concert at Alice Tully Hall Starr Theater, Lincoln Center, “Merry Christmas New York City!” to celebrate the real reason for the season. - November 08, 2009 - ColorBlindMusic Ministries
Hunger on Rise in Henry: Local Church Responds
Henry County families are struggling to feed their families this season. Tabernacle of Praise Church International is hosting a Thanksgiving Feeding Program to respond to their needs. This event will be held at the local DFCS office in Henry County November 27th, 2009 12:00pm. - November 08, 2009 - Tabernacle of Praise Church International
VQ ActionCare Welcomes Andrew Siminoff as Media and Customer Relations Director
San Diego State University Graduate and Santee Resident Joins Mature Fitness and Lifestyle Company. - November 07, 2009 - VQ ActionCare, LLC
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Fresno
The Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children’s Literature at California State University, Fresno, and The International Wizard of Oz Club will host a national Oz conference, “Oz: The Books,” May 14-16, 2010, on the Fresno State campus, featuring talks by authors such Gregory Maguire, John Fricke and more. - November 07, 2009 - Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature
Oregon Company Announces Partnership Amidst High First Responder Divorce Rates
With the demands on First Responders increasing, these groups seek to help strengthen first responder family ties. - November 05, 2009 - Nine 1 One Gear
Marquette Management Unveils State of the Art Student Apartment Tower in Champaign Illinois
Marquette Management hosts city officials, University personnel, City Council members, Chamber members, Development partners, owners, students and staff to celebrate the grand opening of Champaign's highly anticipated Burnham 310 Apartments. The student apartments are state of the art and the building boasts the city's only grocery store. - November 04, 2009 - JVM Realty Corporation
This Saturday Denver’s ‘Heimdall,’ the Gentle Giant is Honored as the 2009 North American Pet Health Favorite Pet Story
Heimdall’s story provides a compelling example of the love of a special pet, and the value of being able to provide excellent care - November 04, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Medimpex United Workman’s Compensation and Drug Testing: What Employers Need to Know About Drug Testing Reimbursement
Some Employers do not want the bother or expenses of randomly testing their employees on a consistent basis, and will opt for pre-employment screening instead. They figure if they pass one drug test, that they can be trusted. Also, it is viewed as the simplest and cheapest way to screen out drug users from being hired; pre-employment tests are also considered an effective deterrent. - November 04, 2009 - Medimpex United Inc
Profits 4 Purpose Makes Front Page of the Technology Section in the San Diego Business Journal
Profits 4 Purpose new kind of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) software better enables businesses to work with non-profits, boosting volunteerism, donation dollars, tracking and reporting. The budget-friendly tool offers its corporate clients the ability to identify causes their employees care about and matches the company to key projects in their community. - November 04, 2009 - Profits 4 Purpose
Self Storage Finders Increases Sales and Clients in October 2009
Self Storage Finders announced today year over year comparable sales increased 597%, exceeding company expectations. Self Storage Finders is one of a few online self storage directories experiencing staggering growth within the last several years. Comparing year over year sales for the month of... - November 03, 2009 - Self Storage Finders
Career Experts and Bloggers Spotlight Promising Opportunities for Job-Seekers in Second Annual Job Action Day
Quintessential Careers and a cadre of bloggers and writers emphasize bright spots in the "jobless recovery" as they mark second annual Job Action Day worldwide on Nov. 2. - November 02, 2009 - Quintessential Careers
The Wellness Community Seeks Sponsors, Advertisers, and Volunteers for 18th Annual Holiday Homes Tour
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura is seeking sponsors, advertisers, and volunteers for its 18th Annual Holiday Homes Tour, to be held Dec. 5th from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Dec. 6th from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The self-guided tour is the cancer support organization’s largest... - October 31, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
African-Canadian Artist Opal Dunbar Adams Brings a New Face to Contemporary Portraiture
Spence Gallery artist Opal Dunbar Adams has been gaining popularity among lovers of portraiture. She paints compelling portraits that arrest the viewer - the faces of her subjects tell stories of lives that are complex and multi-layered. She has won the following of a discerning American audience by bringing a new face to the art scene. - October 30, 2009 - Spence Gallery
Find It on Finday, the Revolutionary New Social Search Engine
Finday is an innovative social web directory and search engine. Finday isn´t just an advanced search engine based on Google's technology, but also the first global directory of websites commented and evaluated on by users, and the only website ranking system that isn't based on statistics, but on human criteria. - October 29, 2009 - Finday
Red Flush Players in the Grand Slam Top 10
The Grand Slam of Slots is well underway, and Red Flush is proud to have two of their players’ right up there in the Top 10. Red Flush certainly seems to exude some lucky circumstances. The entire Red Flush team is hoping that their players manage to stay on top for the rest of the tournament. - October 29, 2009 - Red Flush Online Casino
Old Town Business Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Buff N’Shine Professional Textiles and Floor Care is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. President Joe Gradwohl founded the business in his East Lansing home in October 1984 with the goal of becoming the region’s premier service provider for cleaning home and office flooring... - October 29, 2009 - Buff N'Shine
"Scary Stories Are Good for Your Children," Says Host of the Art of Storytelling Show
Eric James Wolf, professional storyteller and host of the Art of Storytelling Show, is available for print, radio and television interviews to speak on how scary stories can be used to teach important life skills to children. - October 29, 2009 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
25karats.com Reveals Their Exclusive New Diamond Collection to the World
Consumers Are Already Lining Up to Get Their Hands on the New Range of Rings and Pendants from the Online Diamond Shopping Darling. - October 29, 2009 - 25Karats.com
AFCA Takes Fundraising Up a Notch in Charlotte
Charlotte, NC will host it's first Climb Up Charlotte, raising funds for children affected and infected by AIDS. - October 29, 2009 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Eco-Friendly Land Developer Dennis Gilligan Wins Lifetime Achievement Award from Home Builders Association of Maryland
Dennis Gilligan, a Maryland resident and land developer who believes in Going Green, has worked tirelessly to produce economically and environmentally viable communities throughout the tri-state area of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania throughout the course of his lifetime. Gilligan has been honored with the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from the HBAM association. - October 28, 2009 - Craftsmen Developers, LLC
Basonas Construction Corp Starts to Revitalize the Cristo Rey High School
Cristo Rey New York High School is 4-story Catholic college-preparatory school located at 112 East 106th Street next to St. Cecilia’s church. - October 28, 2009 - Basonas Construction Corp
The Bonita Trust Provides Funding for Water and Sanitation Facilities for 1,500 Families in Rural Orissa, India
With financial support from The Bonita Trust, based in Gibraltar, Gram Vikas has recently launched a water and sanitation project in 20 rural habitations in the state of Orissa. MANTRA – Movement and Action Network for the Transformation of Rural Areas project aims to provide a toilet and... - October 28, 2009 - The Bonita Trust
Obama Loan Modification Laws and "Home Affordable Modification Program" Not Helping Homeowners Quick Enough
A Loan Modification can be the only answer for homeowners facing foreclosure. Homeowners should educate themselves on the benefits of a Do It Yourself Loan Modification www.UsLoanModificationLaw.com helps home owners in this process. - October 27, 2009 - US Loan Modification Laws
Alice Cooper Surprise Performance After Party at Aces & Ales! Owned by Cooper Guitarist Keri Kelli, the Set Included Cooper Classics as Well as a Great Selection Covers.
Aces & Ales is owned by Alice Cooper guitarist Keri Kelli so it made perfect sense that the band played a surprise performance this past Saturday night to a packed house of friends and fans. The set included Cooper classics 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' '18' 'Under My Wheels' and the legendary 'Schools Out'. Proudly leading a craft beer revolution, "Ace & Ales" frequently rotate a carefully chosen array of 14 beers on tap, as well as 25+ bottled brews; eleven 50-inch Plasmas and a great food selection. - October 27, 2009 - Aces & Ales
Hot Trends from Fall Furniture Market
The October 2009 High Point Furniture Market was trendsetting as always, leading the way for the top trends in 2010. Discover the top hot ticket items from market. - October 27, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Rome Apartments by Rome Sweet Home Launches the New Domain .com
Rome Apartments by Rome Sweet Home launches, starting from today , the new website http://www.romesweethome.com . Rome Sweet Home is a company that manages more than 1500 apartments in Rome divided in luxury apartments, holiday apartments , last minute apartments and family apartments. Rome Sweet... - October 26, 2009 - Rome Sweet Home
Elite Skin Delivers the Most Complete Anti Aging System
Until this week, Elite Skin was only known for their success with a therapeutic eye serum, called Elite Serum. The flagship product of Elite Skin, the Elite Serum has been a popular eye cream that was been well covered by anti aging portals such as EyeCream.com. After six months of research, development, and rigorous product testing, Elite Skin has launched three exclusive anti aging creams, including what some review portals are calling "The Most Complete Anti Aging System Ever." - October 25, 2009 - Scientific Skin Care
K and the Self-Made-Man Generation: Defenders of the Individual’s Right to Complete Freedom of Choice
In an effort to make people aware of the importance of the message behind the SMM Generation, it will post its Complete Freedom of Choice logo on every news board relating to the subject on the internet. - October 24, 2009 - Mother Nation Publishing
Arch Press Has Just Published a New, More Effective Non-Traditional Grammar Book, The Great Grammar Book: Mastering Grammar Usage and the Essentials of Composition
"The Great Grammar Book" by Marsha Sramek is ideally suited for high school and college students, SAT and ACT test takers, business people, and anyone who just wants to know the correct way to write something. More than 2,000 sentences in over a hundred practice exercises--more than any other text--enable users to master even long-standing grammr problems. - October 23, 2009 - Arch Press
Artificial Intelligence Lives Among and Interacts with Real People in Online Virtual World
Zabaware is the maker of the award winning Ultra Hal software, artificial intelligence technology that won the “most human” computer of the year in the 17th annual Loebner Prize Competition for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Zabaware’s Ultra Hal has joined the Second Life metaverse as a permanent resident and interacts with real people in this huge online virtual world. - October 22, 2009 - Zabaware, Inc.
"Haunted People" Potentially Explained: New Book Proposes a Mind-Body Basis for Anomalous Perceptions
People seeing ghosts? There may be a genuine mind-body foundation for such anomalous perceptions, according to two researchers, Michael Jawer and Marc Micozzi, MD, PhD. Their book, The Spiritual Anatomy of Emotion, suggests that sensing a presence, seeing an apparition, or feeling energy around a... - October 22, 2009 - Michael Jawer
Hispanic and Asian Real Estate Professionals to Discuss State of Multicultural Homebuyer Market at AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate and Marketing Conference
Hispanic and Asian Real Estate professionals and industry business leaders will convene at the 2009 AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate and Marketing Conference on October 25-27 in Las Vegas to discuss the state of the current multicultural homebuyer market. Hosted by the Asian Real Estate Association of America and the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, the meeting is the single largest industry gathering of multicultural real estate professionals. - October 21, 2009 - National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals