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The International Bikini Model Search and Paradise Bash Will be Hosting Their International Finals in Cancun, Mexico October 3-8, 2013
Over 200 nationally and internationally published models and photographers from all across the world will be attending this event to compete for over $25,000 in prizes including a feature as Playboy México's December Playmate, a 1 year modeling contract with Print Model Management, a 1 year contract as the face of the official tanning product of The IBMS, a feature in The IBMS Magazine and 2015 calendar, and a 5 day stay in the Bahamas during The 2014 IBMS International Finals. - August 18, 2013 - The International Bikini Model Search
Electronic Company in Brea, CA Announces Expansion in Sales and Marketing Departments
In business since 1947, AER Technologies, Inc. is a diverse company working in many different industries; creating career opportunities in one of the most dynamic sales departments on the west coast. Recent marketing strategies have generated growth in a number of industries including medical,... - August 18, 2013 - AER Technologies, Inc.
PerfectDreamer Announces New CEO
PerfectDreamer™ announced that Jim Bzoskie, iDealFurniture Broker in Hastings, Minnesota, has been appointed the new CEO of PerfectDreamer Mattress, which is now operating as a separate company. Jim and his daughter, Whitney will transition the PerfectDreamer operation to Minnesota over the next 30 days. - August 18, 2013 - iDealFurniture, LLC
Fordham Brewery, Dogfish Head at Brew Festival Aug. 24 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The 3rd Annual Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Brew Festival will take place on Saturday, August 24 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Rollins Center®. Microbreweries from the Mid-Atlantic region will be featured. Delaware’s own, famed craft brewers Fordham Brewery and Dogfish Head Craft... - August 18, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
World Medical Tourism Congress Announces Lufthansa, Sani Dental Group as Bronze Sponsors
The Medical Tourism Association® today announced two bronze-level sponsors -- Lufthansa and Sani Dental Group – of the 6th Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Nov. 3-6, 2013, at Caesar’s Palace, in Las Vegas. - August 18, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Wine Fundraiser to Support Breast Health Charity The Maurer Foundation
FAT bastard wines will be continuing their dedication to help raise awareness and funds for the breast cancer cause. During the months of September and October, FAT bastard will donate 25 cents for every bottle of FAT bastard sold in restaurants and retail locations, up to $50,000. A recipient of support from the FAT bastard campaign for six years, the Maurer Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness through breast health education. - August 18, 2013 - The Maurer Foundation
Wake Education Partnership Unveils Inaugural Wake County Public School System Hall of Fame Class
Triangle Partnership Awards Business, Education and Community Leaders for Honorable Service Thursday, Oct. 3 - August 18, 2013 - Wake Education
Capture First Day of School and Back-to-School Moments in a Custom Frame from GiftWorksPlus
GiftWorksPlus offers a full line of custom picture frames for back to school and first day of school photos. Whether your child is 5 or 25, GiftWorksPlus has the perfect engraved wooden frame. - August 18, 2013 - GiftWorksPlus
Leading Accessories Firm Aquarius Ltd. Taps Integrated IT Platform from Visual 2000
The St. Louis-based accessories designer and marketer is planning a phased implementation of the Visual End-2-End fashion solution. With out-of-the-box PLM, ERP, and other mission-critical capabilities, the all-in-one system will consolidate all product information and processes to enhance collaboration and streamline operations. - August 17, 2013 - Visual 2000 International
Retailers and Suppliers to Gather at Second Annual Retail Indaba in Cape Town
The Retail Indaba Conference returns to Cape Town on 21st and 22nd August and is being held at the CTICC. The conference is bringing retailers, suppliers and industry role players together for high-level learning, discussion and networking. Over the two days a host of leading speakers and professionals in the retail field will inspire and inform delegates on economic outlook, retail growth, customer service, retail management and online shopping. - August 17, 2013 - CADEK Media
Derby Cosmetics Establishes Independent Web Presence After eBay Run Success
Derby Cosmetics Ltd., has announced that the Long Island, N.Y. based fragrance retailer has launched its own website to market its unique line of perfumes and cologne. - August 17, 2013 - Derby Cosmetics LTD.
Chicano Photographer to Talk About His Work from 1970 to the Present at SJSU
Texas documentary photographer Jesús Manuel Mena Garza will present an hour-long photo show and lecture, A Chicano Photographer’s Journey: 1970 to the Present, on Sept. 25 at 3 pm at San José State University. - August 17, 2013 - Jesús Manuel Mena Garza Photography
Top Cardiologist Dr. Sinatra to Host a Heart Health Webinar on Cholesterol
Healthy Directions, a leading source of natural health advice and doctor-formulated nutritional products, and its expert integrative cardiologist are offering a one-hour webinar on heart health and cholesterol. - August 17, 2013 - Healthy Directions
The Balancing Act® Airing on Lifetime TV Takes a Taste of Fun Foods: Spicy Salame and Snappy Snacks
Columbus Foods brings authentic Italian salame to the home kitchen; Calbee North America introduces Harvest Snaps snack foods on August 21st show. - August 17, 2013 - BrandStar
The Boudoir Divas Expands San Diego Studio to Become Largest Boudoir Photography Studio in the Nation
In conjunction with the launch of a brand new website, the San Diego team is celebrating the completion of its build out to 6,500 square feet, adding a brand new natural light studio and five new set options. - August 17, 2013 - Boudoir Divas
BDPA New York Receives Award at the 2013 National Conference
BDPA New York was awarded the National Management Award for the third year in a row at the 2013 National BDPA Conference, in the Washington Hilton, Washington, District of Columbia. BDPA co-founder Earl Pace, Jr. presented the Management Award during the opening ceremony. The BDPA Management Award... - August 17, 2013 - BDPA New York
StonewallAGAIN and LGBT Community Protests McDonald’s Sponsoring the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Winter Olympics in Russia
Members of the Chicagoland LGBT community will be descending on McDonald’s World Headquarters, 2111 McDonald’s Drive, Oak Brook, at 11 AM, Saturday, August 17 to protest the Corporation's continued sponsorship of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia despite the country's recently instituted homophobic “gay propaganda” laws. - August 17, 2013 - StonewallAGAIN.com
Growing Farmers in Maine Nonprofit Farm Cultivates More Than Just Vegetables
Something special is happening once again this year on the fields and pastures at Freeport’s Wolfe’s Neck Farm. Four local teens learning how to farm are growing much more than food. Wolfe’s Neck Farm is educating the next generation of farmers and small farm advocates while filling food pantry shelves with local, sustainably-grown foods. - August 17, 2013 - Wolfe's Neck Farm
Five New Fruit Flavors Set to Launch for Frujuici Beverages
Frujuici is dedicated to bringing you flavor! Flavors full of fruit and refreshing fun. Frujuici strives to bring you flavor combinations sure to awaken, enliven and satisfy your thirst with the added benefit of 100% daily value of Vitamin C. - August 17, 2013 - FruJuici Beverages
Entire Community Comes Together to Provide School Supplies to Students in HEB ISD
The 5th annual HEB ISD/6 Stones Operation Back 2 School will provide backpacks, school supplies and social services for over 5,600 students in HEB ISD. Over 54% of HEB ISD students come from homes that are economically disadvantaged. Individuals and businesses all across the community have come... - August 17, 2013 - 6 Stones Mission Network
Satellites, Free Seats Available for Delaware Poker Championship III Sept. 7 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Multi-table super satellites to win seats into the Delaware Poker Championship® III tournament will be offered on Sept. 1 and Sept. 2, beginning at 7:15 p.m. with buy-ins of $35. A multi-table satellite will occur on Sept. 5 at 7:15p.m., with a buy in of $130; one in five players from this... - August 17, 2013 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Freedom Fighters of America Becomes a 24/7 News Service
24/7 news, information and opinion service. - August 17, 2013 - Freedom Fighters of America
Luxury Travel Ltd. Wins the Most Prestigious Travel Award in Vietnam
The Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravels.asia) has been chosen for the most prestigious honor from the annual Guide Awards 2012-2013 (which are considered the “Oscars” of the travel industry) and has been named “The Finest and Most Innovative Travel and Tour Operator.” - August 17, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Charles Loughlin, Partner, Baker Botts LLP to Speak at KC’s Pay-for-Delay Antitrust Issues in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Updates and Enforcements in 2013 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Charles Loughlin, Partner, Baker Botts LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Pay-for-Delay Antitrust Issues in the... - August 17, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Melvin H. Orlans, Counsel, Hunton & Williams LLP to Speak at KC’s Pay-for-Delay Antitrust Issues in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Updates and Enforcements in 2013
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Melvin H. Orlans, Counsel, Hunton & Williams LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Pay-for-Delay Antitrust Issues in... - August 17, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Building Peaceful Families Unveils "Silicon Valley Fatherhood Hall of Fame" Exhibit: a 7-Year Tribute to Positive Male Role Models Serving Bay Area Children and Families
Building Peaceful Families today unveiled the new "Silicon Valley Fatherhood Hall of Fame" display at the Santa Clara County Government Cente (70 W. Hedding Street in San Jose). The exhibit includes the names of nearly 80 Top Community Dads, prominent Bay Area men who have been honored and celebrated by BPF over the course of seven years. - August 17, 2013 - Building Peaceful Families
The Re-Launching of Natural-Family-Planning.com
A comprehensive resource for those looking for moral, reliable, and natural contraceptive alternatives. - August 17, 2013 - RDO Medical
New PMA Receivers Offer Convenience Without Cables
Big Fun Market launches PMA Standard (Powermat compatible) receivers to wirelessly charge devices. - August 17, 2013 - Big Fun Market
Eye Associates of the South Warns About Wearing Sunglasses
Eye Associates of the South is raising public awareness about the vision risks to adults and children who do not wear sunglasses daily. Only about half of Americans wear sunglasses - and are even less likely to have their children wear them. - August 17, 2013 - Eye Associates of the South
Executive Auto Group Decorates Puzzle Pieces to Raise Money and Spread Autism Awareness
The Executive Auto Group has teamed up with Radio 104.1 to hold a month long fundraising and awareness event throughout Connecticut to help the state's families and individuals living with Autism. During the month of August, they are asking businesses and individuals to help spread awareness and raise money by decorating a puzzle piece. For every puzzle piece that gets decorated, Executive Auto Group will donate $5 to support the efforts of ASRC - Autism Services and Resources Connecticut. - August 16, 2013 - Executive Auto Group
Daniel E. Frank, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP to Speak at KC’s Emerging Issues in Cyber Security: A 2013 Update Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Daniel E. Frank, Partner, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Emerging Issues in Cyber... - August 16, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Faith Building: Covenant Christian Center International’s Grand Opening
While many in society need to be reminded that a church is not a physical building, congregants of Covenant Christian Center International are grateful that their following now has a home. On Friday, September 6, 2013, the 125+ member family of Covenant Christian Center International will begin... - August 16, 2013 - Covenant Christian Center International
Wish Upon a Wedding to Provide Wedding for Young Portland Mother Battling Stage IV Breast Cancer in Northern California This September
Wish Upon A Wedding will be granting a wedding for a Portland couple this September. Heather & Chris will be wed in Carmel Valley, CA thanks to the Northern California Chapter. Heather, who has been diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer, will receive the wedding of her dreams free-of-charge by Wish Upon A Wedding. - August 16, 2013 - Wish Upon a Wedding - Northern California
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Returns to the Caribbean with a Winter 2015 Fly-Cruise
Back by popular demand, guests can now take a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Caribbean fly-cruise in January 2015. With the fun and excitement of the Christmas and New Year celebrations all over, guests will have the opportunity to escape the cold British winter on a Fred. Olsen 14-night sunshine... - August 16, 2013 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Freedom from PNR Hassles for Android users
ixigo.com launches “ixigo PNR Status” to make trip management easier. - August 16, 2013 - ixigo
Create Trendsetting Custom Rugs with FeltBallRug.com's New Site Functionality
Customers are now able to create their own rug variations on the FeltBallRug.com website. In addition to the 15 standard options, it is now possible to choose from 65 additional colours to design a unique product. - August 16, 2013 - Felt Ball Rugs International Limited
Teenagers Learn About Computing and Microelectronics with the Smallpeice Trust
Forty nine budding engineers from across the UK, recently attended a Computing and Microelectronics residential course hosted by Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Southampton last week. Sponsored by ARM, the course provided the 15 to 17 year old students the opportunity to... - August 16, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
World of Art Showcase Selects MMI Public Relations as Agency of Record
Local Firm Chosen to Lead Public Relations Campaign for International Art Show - August 16, 2013 - World Of Art Showcase
Rodney Perry and Madeline Smith Supports Our Nation's Veterans
Rodney Perry reflects on his days as a young Navy Veteran, shares some of experiences and opinions with his audience and allows Operation Veteran's Promise to share their mission and message. - August 16, 2013 - Operation Veteran's Promise
AnythingCostumes to Feature New Superman Costume and Expanded Line of Party Props
AnythingCostumes.com, the online costume retail site for ABC Online Resources, will be adding the latest Superman costume based on the superhero's most recent film, "Man of Steel." - August 16, 2013 - ABC Online Resourcees, LLC
Luxury Travel Ltd. Pipes High Hope on ITB Asia 2013
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravels.asia) Embraces Asean Countries With Niche Products at ITB Asia in Singapore. Travel Professionals Find Luxury Travel at Stand K25 , Hall 404. The company specialises in planning and organising incentive trips and has been one of the leading Mice destination... - August 16, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Luxury Travel Receives More MICE Request in Vietnam
Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravels.asia) receives More MICE Requests in the First Quarter of 2013. - August 16, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is First to Earn Audubon International Signature Certification
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is the first hospital in the world to earn designation by Audubon International as a Certified Signature Sanctuary. - August 16, 2013 - Audubon International
US Swim School Association Welcomes Two New Sponsors – Neptune-Benson and ETS Join Nation’s Premier Swim School Family
Industry leading pool filtering, UV disinfecting technology now available to members. - August 16, 2013 - US Swim School Association
Newport International's Founder Sells Shares to Asian Seafood Company
After 50 years at the helm of Newport International, Jack McGeough, puts in motion succession plan. - August 16, 2013 - Newport International
Planning Begins for Tennessee Celebration of Human Rights Day
The planning for Tennessee’s Human Rights Day celebration has begun. - August 16, 2013 - United for Human Rights
Community Workforce Solutions Launches Clean Start Diaper Service and Offers Affordable Option for Eco-Conscious Parents
Community Workforce Solutions, Inc. (CWS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment, announces the launch of Clean Start Diaper Service with weekly home delivery and pickup of cloth diapers, which are made of sustainable and renewable 100% cotton. In-home customer consultations are also available to train parents-to-be on the use of cloth diapers as an environmentally friendly alternative. - August 16, 2013 - Community Workforce Solutions, Inc.
The Way to Happiness Plans Health and Happiness Day in Nashville
The Way to Happiness Campaign prepares for Health and Happiness Day in Nashville. - August 16, 2013 - The Way to Happiness
Joan Oloff Shoes Are Starting to Get Fans Amongst Celebrities
Actress Judy Reyes was treated to a sneak peek of the new Joan Oloff Shoes line. - August 16, 2013 - Joan Oloff Shoes LTD
American Venous Forum Foundation and JOBST® - a Brand of BSN medical, Inc. Are Proud to Announce the 2014 BSN-JOBST Research Grant
The BSN-JOBST Research Grant will provide a one year, $50,000 research grant for original, basic or clinical research in venous or lymphatic disease. The competition is open to residents, fellows in a vascular training program, as well as physicians who have completed their training within the past five (5) years. The grant will commence on January 1, 2014. Grant recipient will be invited to attend the American Venous Forum (AVF) 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, LA. - August 16, 2013 - American Venous Forum