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Croatia Develops New Research Consortium with IISEIE to Help Drive Economic Growth Within the ICT Sector
The International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Inc. (IISEIE) joins government and Academia to form the Croatian Research Consortium. - January 30, 2010 - International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Gulf Shores Plantation Gears Up for Spring Break
The vacation professionals at Gulf Shores Plantation are looking forward to welcoming Spring Break visitors to the Alabama Gulf Coast. - January 30, 2010 - Gulf Shores Plantation
Viceroy Homes Southeast Announces 25% Off Promotion on All Home Packages
Now through February 28th all customers will receive 20% off on any custom home package from Viceroy Homes Southeast. If you are planning to build in 2010, contact us for more details. - January 30, 2010 - Viceroy Southeast
Gap Adventures Teams with Canada Goose to Launch New Polar Adventure Tours
Gap Adventures, the world leader in small group adventure travel, is proud to announce a hot new partnership with cold-weather apparel maker Canada Goose. The adventure pioneers have teamed to create Canada Goose Adventure Tours, providing exploration-loving travellers a unique opportunity to... - January 30, 2010 - G Adventures
IDMA Lays Foundation for a Successful 20th Year
Kicks off 2010 with a new name, website, media gallery, 20th Anniversary event and more. - January 30, 2010 - The IDMA
Vavoom Pinups Celebrates Another Year Offering Everyday Chicago Women a Unique, Empowering, and Truly Unforgettable Photography Experience
Vavoom Pinups provides a unique and timeless experience, which enables women of all ages, shapes and sizes to embrace and celebrate their one-of-a-kind beauty and style. A photo shoot by women and for women that truly allows every lady to feel as beautiful as they are; the emphasis is on personal empowerment; whether it is done for themselves or someone special. - January 29, 2010 - Vavoom Pinups
Study Shows Public Funding Contributes to Family Success
A new study released by the Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) examines the vital importance of child care subsidies for families and their communities. The report, funded by the California Department of Education, illustrates that publicly funded programs allow lower income parents to work and... - January 29, 2010 - child care resource center
Dale Carnegie Training Tampa Bay Hosts Best-Selling Author Marshall Goldsmith at February Leadership Luncheon
Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay, a global franchise specializing in developing leadership and communication skills, is proud to host best-selling author and nationally recognized leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith at the company’s leadership luncheon on February 11, 2010. “Marshall Goldsmith... - January 29, 2010 - Rick J. Gallegos & Associates
IISEIE Workshop Delivers Education to Help Mexico Achieve Economic Growth Through Development of a Local Software Economy
Start Up software developers attended the Microsoft Innovation Academy Workshop held in Mexico City, Mexico last month where they gained valuable knowledge and insights on best business practices within the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector, designed to help stimulate the local... - January 29, 2010 - International Institute for Software Economics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Empire State Chassis & Fabrication Becomes an Authorized Strange Engineering Dealer
Empire State Chassis & Fabrication, a full service automobile chassis fabrication and paint shop announced its official status as an authorized dealer for Strange Engineering, a premiere manufacturer of quality driveline and suspension components for the performance industry. "Jeff... - January 29, 2010 - Empire State Chassis & Fabrication
On February 5, 2009, the SADS Foundation is Joining with Women, Companies and Organizations in Cities Across the U.S. for "National Wear Red Day"
Research findings indicate that Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) affects females by a ratio of 10 to 1. This discrepancy is likely caused by hormones that affect the IKr Channel. Further, during puberty, the QT interval in boys shortens, leaving adult women with a longer QT interval than adult men. In the... - January 29, 2010 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Reno Tahoe USA Aims to Bring Travelocity Roaming Gnome™ to Lake Tahoe as Part of the “Cabin Fever: Finding a Cure” Tour
Take part in the contest of Lake Tahoe vs. Utah starting Jan. 27 by friending the Roaming Gnome on Facebook. After weeks of isolation caused by early winter storms, The Travelocity Roaming Gnome is breaking his seclusion, determined to find a cure for cabin fever. Encouraging other travelers to do... - January 29, 2010 - RSCVA & VisitRenoTahoe.com
Rediscover Romance This Valentine’s Day with Soothing and Eco-Friendly Blue Marble Spa Treatments
Blue Marble will be offering guests seven special Valentine’s Day treatments from February 12 to 14 - January 29, 2010 - Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
Invitation to Cover: National Association of Independent Schools Annual Conference
Credentialed writers and editors are invited to cover the Annual Conference of the National Association of Independent Schools. The conference will address: How private K-12 schools can survive and thrive during a recession, Change management, Inclusive leadership, Maintaining student engagement and motivation, Trends in school fund-raising, The role of technology in schools. - January 29, 2010 - National Association of Independent Schools
Ascension Wellness Center & Healing Day Spa Offers Meditation “From Beginning To Zen™”
Ascension Wellness Center & Healing Day Spa in Des Moines, WA will be hosting the Beginning to Zen™ Meditation & Stress Reduction Classes. Beginning to Zen™ is not your normal meditation class. Most classes believe that what they teach is the best and only way to meditate. B2Z is different. It uses multiple techniques to find what works for each person as nothing works perfectly for everyone. Jason said, "Beginning to Zen™ teaches you to be your own Guru." - January 29, 2010 - Ascension Wellness Center & Hypnosis
The OCeanfront Debuts Online Video Series Spotlighting Orange County’s Coast
The OCeanfront (Orange County’s coastal marketing alliance) launches OCeanfront TV, a Web-only video series spotlighting Orange County’s coastal resorts, spas, restaurants and shopping, hosted by local personalities, Zetta Grich and Rachel Everett. - January 29, 2010 - The OCeanfront
Boulder Emergency Squad Rescues Wolf Rescued from Pipe
Teamwork credited with wolf rescue. On the side of a steep slope in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, rescuers worked to successfully free a wolf with its head trapped in a heavy steep pipe. Members of the Boulder Emergency Squad, Coal Creek Fire Department, Boulder County Parks and Open Space, and Boulder County Sheriff's Department Animal Control responded and rescued the wolf with the help of a local veterinarian. - January 29, 2010 - Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc
myCFOnetwork.com Launches San Francisco Bay Area Network
myCFOnetwork opens San Francisco Bay area, the fastest growing online private CFO community. - January 29, 2010 - MyCFOnetwork
NAWBO San Diego's February Meeting Focuses on Public Speaking
NAWBO San Diego will welcome Brian Collins as its featured speaker on Wed., Feb. 17 at its February lunch meeting. The event takes place at the La Jolla Sheraton. More information and online registration are available at nawbo-sd.org. - January 29, 2010 - NAWBO San Diego
Jackson Hole Announces Air-Inclusive Ski Vacation Packages from $699/Person
Jackson Hole Announces air-inclusive ski vacation packages from $699/person. The package includes 4 night stay, 3 days skiing and round trip airfare. Cities include: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, New York and Washington D.C. - January 29, 2010 - Jackson Hole Central Reservations
General Motors' Vice Chairman to Deliver Keynote Address at NAFA's 2010 I&E
Robert A. Lutz (General Motors) joins Mark Fields (Ford Motor Company) as keynote speakers for NAFA's annual conference, which attracts fleet managers from throughout the United States and Canada. - January 29, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Alan H. Cobb, FAIA, LEED ® AP, Named 2010 President of American Institute of Architects Michigan
Douglas W. Kueffner, AIA, of Wigen, Tincknell, Meyer & Associates Inc. is vice president. Tamara E. Burns, AIA, of HopkinsBurns Design Studio is secretary. Victor A. Saroki, FAIA, of Victor Saroki & Associates Architects PC is treasurer. - January 29, 2010 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
Free Seminar on Doing E-Commerce with PHP
Alliance Training and Solutions Lahore Offers Free Seminar on Doing E-Commerce with PHP. - January 29, 2010 - Alliance Training and Solution
Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea Speakers Announced
The 1st Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea takes place in Seoul Korea on April 13-15th 2010. Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea Speakers Announced for the conference will feature up to 1,000 attendees from over 25 countries and will focus on the high... - January 29, 2010 - Medical Tourism Association™
Texas Self Storage Announces Legal Seminars for Self Storage Industry
The Texas Self Storage Association is hosting two legal seminars in Texas as part of their Storage Education Series. These legal seminars should be of interest to all self-storage professionals that want to have the most recent information on the laws affecting the industry in the state. - January 29, 2010 - Texas Self Storage Association
HeartShare Welcomes New Board Members
HeartShare Human Services of New York elected five new members to its Board of Directors. - January 29, 2010 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Vietnam's First Luxury Tour Operator Celebrates Its 6th Anniversary
Luxury Travel announces that March, 2010 will mark its 6th anniversary. This Vietnamese luxury tour operator, which started in 11 March 2004, has received numerous travel awards and is voted one of the best luxury tour operators in Vietnam and Asia. Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a... - January 29, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
New Adventure Travel Website Launched from PureTravel
Adventure travel guide for worldwide holidays featuring tips, advice and useful information on adventure activities on tours provided direct from local tour operators. This guide helps you find out what to see and do and plan your travel itinerary. - January 29, 2010 - PureTravel Adventure Holidays
Total Transparency as Customer Reviews Go Live on WayToStay.com
Taking the lead in short-stay apartment rentals, WayToStay is now the first online bookings agency for apartments to display customer feedback live on its site. In a bid to maintain its policy of clear information for the customer and improve the service offered by apartment owners, the website is now publishing customer reviews. Positive remarks, as well as things that could be made better, go online as soon as the client hits “send.” - January 29, 2010 - WayToStay.com
New Everest Trek Tours Website Unveiled by PureTravel
Everest trek and travel guide for Everest holidays featuring tips, advice and useful information on adventure activities on tours provided direct from local tour operators. This guide helps you find out what to see and do and plan your travel itinerary. - January 29, 2010 - PureTravel Adventure Holidays
30 Years of Power, Progress, and Policy Kickoff Affair
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Greater Detroit Chapter will host its 18th Annual Joint Networking Meeting sponsored by Fifth Third Bank on Thurs., Feb. 11, 2010. This event is a meeting of women business organizations, associations and business resource groups and will... - January 29, 2010 - NAWBO Greater Detroit
Chicago’s Oldest Living Opera Singer Turns 105 Years Old at Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community, Northlake, IL
Lillian Krockerberger of Northlake / Chicago, IL turns 105 years old on Feb 3, 2010. She is a resident of Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community and enjoys singing German opera every day. - January 29, 2010 - Concord Place Retirement and Assisted Living Community
Rochester Van Service Expands While Airlines Shrink
Go Rochester Direct, a Rochester MN shared ride van shuttle to the Minneapolis St. Paul International airport, has expanded it's service to 17 scheduled departures a day. Travelers in Rochester Minnesota now have even more options for catching a ride to the Minneapolis St. Paul International... - January 29, 2010 - Go Rochester Direct
International Pearl Design Competition 2010-2011
The Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc. a non profit member based Association announces its first International Pearl Design Competition. - January 28, 2010 - CPAA
Why Some Patients Fail After Obesity Surgery. Weight Loss Surgery Specialists Cosmetic Bliss Now Extend Post-Op Support Beyond 2 Years to Help Their Patients Succeed.
Michael Dermody of Cosmetic Bliss - specialist provider of Weight Loss Surgery and Support states the reasons why some patients who undergo surgery are unable to maintain weight loss after the procedure, and explains why better patient preparation, adequate psychological assessment and the company’s extension of post-operative support to a minimum of 2 years is the answer to improving long term outcomes. - January 28, 2010 - Cosmetic Bliss
Christopher Cashak and Platinum Nightlife Group Join Forces on Scottsdale Nightclub Coverage
Platinum Nightlife Group adds photographer Christopher Cashak to their team. He will add the excitement of a live professional photographer to their events and showcase the energy of their Scottsdale parties in pictures. - January 28, 2010 - Christopher Cashak Photography
Northwestern Johnston County and Southeastern Wake County Welcome the Launch of Trinity United Methodist Church
In less than two weeks, the growing area affectionately known as 40/42 in Garner/Cleveland Township/Clayton will see the launch of another United Methodist Church, one that identifies itself as Trinity, where “We do life together.” Lead Pastor, David Wehrle, and a congregation on... - January 28, 2010 - Trinity United Methodist Church
Alexander Tour New Travel Site Focuses on Group Travel and Tours to the Balkans
The last couple of months, few travel related companies were able to report high sale volumes since trips and holidays are the first to be eliminated from an average family’s budget. Yet holidays are always in demand; it’s their cost that customers try to reduce. Many see this as an opportunity to visit countries with ancient cultural heritage but also with an economy that lets the travelers pay less for accommodation and transportation. - January 28, 2010 - Alexander Tour Co
IAPAM Announces "Botox Best Practices" as Part of Its Botox Training Program
The IAPAM has just published a best practices overview for Botox or Dysport cosmetic injectable treatments. As part of the IAPAM's mission to provide enduring botox training, the IAPAM is proud to provide resources, like the new "Botox Best Practices," to physicians who are new to aesthetic medicine, as well as experienced medspa doctors. - January 28, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Climate Change Assemblies Launch in New York, DC, Denver, Atlanta and Austin Area High Schools
ACE delivers free multimedia assemblies to students on climate change, supports students’ carbon-reducing projects. - January 28, 2010 - ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education
Learning Disabilities Conference Offers Information and Research from Experts in the Field for Parents, Professionals, and Adults with LD
The Learning Disabilities Association Conference in Baltimore, February 17–20 is the largest focusing on all aspects of learning disabilities. Over 200 breakout sessions and topical workshops by top experts in the field will include successful teaching strategies, mental health, adult issues, and classroom techniques; assessment and evaluation of children and adults with learning disabilities; research trends in language, reading, writing and math; and public policy considerations. - January 28, 2010 - Learning Disabilities Association of America
20 Years and Counting: Leadership Development Once Again the Most Critical Issue Facing Organizations in 2010
New i4cp Study Also Finds Talent Management, Performance Management and Innovation Among Top Challenges Facing High-Performance Organizations. - January 28, 2010 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
NARI Announces Regional Winners of the 2010 CotY Awards
140 Regional “Contractor of the Year” (CotY) Winners were named by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) during this year’s regional competition. Judging for the regional projects took place at NARI’s national headquarters in Des Plaines, Illinois, in... - January 28, 2010 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Indochina Sails Launches Special Package Promotion Cruises in Halong Bay, Vietnam
Indochina Sails has cruise itineraries for 2 days/ 1 night and 3 days/ 2 nights packages with many special offers in Ha long Bay, Vietnam from 1st February to 30 April 2010. - January 28, 2010 - Indochina Sails - Luxury Cruises in Halong Bay
Richmond Chapter of the AMA Hosts 8th Annual Advertising Bowl
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 is the 8th annual Advertising Bowl hosted by the American Marketing Association- Richmond Chapter. - January 28, 2010 - American Marketing Association- Richmond Chapter
10 Romantic Escapes on City-Discovery.Com
Balloon rides, dinner cruises, wine, and chocolates are featured in City Discovery’s lineup of Valentine activities. - January 28, 2010 - City Discovery
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Announces New Board Members
Non-profit organization gearing up for a return to strategic thinking in 2010 - January 28, 2010 - Chairmen's RoundTable
The Prime Main Zone of Philippines Clark Freeport is Almost Totally Occupied. Foreign Investors Rush to Submit Offers to Yats Leisure for 12ha Prime Land.
Clark Freeport is a popular destination for Foreign Investments going into Philippines but land in prime locations are very scarce. Clark Land Development just put 8ha of prime land on the market located in Central Business District in Philippines Clark Freeport's Main Zone. This is one of the last remaining choice properties in the main zone of Clark Freeport. - January 28, 2010 - Yats Leisure
Personal Training Web Site, the Resource for Online Fitness Training and Nutrition
A unique online personal fitness training site called Muscle and Fitness Trainer has launched several new features to help its members reach their fitness objectives. The site now offers a Transformation Challenge, an iPhone application and a Motivate Me feature. - January 28, 2010 - Muscle and Fitness Trainer
Christ the King College Preparatory School Presents the 2nd Annual King of Hearts Gala February 19, 2010
Gala Rolls out the Red Carpet and Hope for Teens on Chicago’s West Side Christ the King College Preparatory School Presents the 2nd Annual King of Hearts Gala February 19, 2010. - January 28, 2010 - Christ The King Jesuit College Preparatory School