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Vietnam's First Luxury Tour Operator to Showcase at ITB Berlin 2010
With VNAT, Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is showcasing its luxury tailor-made tourism services at the annual travel trade show in Berlin from March 10th to 14th, 2010. - January 17, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
The Hunger Site and GreaterGood.org Support Partners in Health’s Haitian Rescue Work
The Hunger Site and GreaterGood.org sent more than $270,000 to Partners in Health to support that group’s rescue work in Haiti by the end of February 2010. - January 17, 2010 - GreaterGood
Boulder Emergency Squad Recognizes Rescue Volunteers
Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc, a non-profit 501c.3 rescue agency recognized the valuable contributions of emergency rescue volunteers at the annual event in Boulder Colorado. 'Officer of the Yea' was awarded to Sheaffer O. Gilliam and 'Member of the Year' was awarded to Robby Scribner. - January 17, 2010 - Boulder Emergency Squad, Inc
Climbing Shoe Review Website Launched with Global Appeal
Looking for beta on climbing shoes? Visit www.climbingshoereview.com for ratings and reviews on hundreds of climbing shoes written by climbers from across the world. - January 17, 2010 - Climbing Shoe Review
Folsom Personal Trainer Val Fujii Announces "Drop a Dress Size in 21 Days" Program in Time for Valentine’s Day
Val Fujii, a Folsom personal trainer and fitness expert, is proud to announce “Drop a Dress Size in 21 Days,’ a fitness program designed for women in time for Valentine’s Day. - January 17, 2010 - Superwomen Boot Camp
Emergency Heating Supplied by All Seasons Hire During Cold Snap
All Seasons Hire have responded to the increased demand for portable heaters, brought on by the sudden cold weather. - January 17, 2010 - All Seasons Hire
Audubon Lifestyles Has Launched Its Sustainable Golf Facility Program
Audubon Lifestyles, a non-profit sustainability focused education organization, has completed development of a program geared towards assisting those seeking to become models of sustainability at their golf facilities. - January 17, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Solar-Vacation Campaign Promising to Homeowners Looking for Solar Electric Solution
Potero Launches Solar-Vacation.com to Celebrate Connection Between Homeowners Looking to Purchase Solar Electric System and Claiming Their Solar-Vacation. - January 17, 2010 - Potero Solar
Animals in Haiti Helped by Rescue Chocolate Company
The Rescue Chocolate Company donates all net proceeds from January to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) for their animal rescue efforts in Haiti. - January 17, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
Unique Barge Vacation Promotes Gourmet Cuisine and Spiritual Well-Being
A two-week vacation in France emphasizes the joys of gastronomy and the necessity for rest and relaxation. - January 17, 2010 - France Cruises, Inc.
Martinizing Dry Cleaning Ranked One of Nation's Top Franchise Systems by Entrepreneur Magazine
Martinizing Dry Cleaning ranks as one of the top 500 franchise systems in the U.S., according to the January 2010 issue of Entrepreneur magazine. - January 17, 2010 - Martinizing Dry Cleaning
Nancy Peach Erotic Artist to Perform Live at Femina Potens Gallery, San Francisco on February 7th, 2010 for the Pin Me Up, Pin Me Down Show
Announcing Nancy Peach in her first live performance to produce oversized, luscious oil paintings of Pin Up Models. The buzz is all about her abilities as an artist, teacher and producer. - January 16, 2010 - Nancy Peach Erotic Artist
New Travel Consultants at Escaped to Peru in Cusco
The travel industry is looking forward to an improvement on passenger numbers in 2010. The tour operator Escaped to Peru has increased its team of sales consultants in advance of the coming year so that it is better able to cope with demand for vacations in Peru and the rest of South America. - January 16, 2010 - Escaped to Latin America
Riverside Zumbatomic® for Kids -- Inspiring a Healthier Generation Advocate of Alliance for a Healthier Generation (A Michael and Susan Dell Foundation)
Riverside Zumba (a division of T3 Fitness Energy) launches Riverside Zumbatomic® for kids ages 4-12 on Thursday, January 21. To further inspire the families and kids of the community, T3 Fitness Energy and Katz Outdoor Fitness are proud to support the Alliance for a Healthier Generation founded by Michael and Susan Dell. With each registration, parents will receive the book Be Well – Messages From Moms On Living Healthier Lives as narrated by Susan Dell in either Spanish or English. - January 16, 2010 - T3 Fitness Energy
New Career Resources Available for Jobseekers in Greenville
A new job search engine, JobsInGreenville.org, finds all Greenville, SC jobs with one search. - January 16, 2010 - LatPro Inc.
Hoosier Trails Council CEO Announces Retirement
CEO Randy Brown announces retirement after 22 years at the Hoosier Trails Boy Scout Council. There will be a retirement party at Seasons Lodge in Nashville, Ind., to celebrate his accomplishments. - January 16, 2010 - Hoosier Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America
Ebby Halliday Realtors Property Management and Residential Leasing Division Experiences Record Year
The Ebby Halliday Property Management and Residential Leasing division celebrated its best year ever in 2009. According to executives at the Dallas-based company, the high numbers are the result of the tireless efforts of a dedicated team of professionals and a focused strategy to provide the best... - January 16, 2010 - Ebby Halliday Companies
Ann Huang from Duquesne University Receives Autism Speaks $25,000 Family Services Community Grant
Improving Quality of Life through Person-Centered Planning: A University Based Transition Program for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders - January 16, 2010 - Autism Speaks, Pennsylvania
BPSOS Joins Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities in Calling for Comprehensive Immigration
BPSOS, a national Vietnamese American community organization, announced today that it will participate in the National Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Week of Action in order to call on Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform. - January 16, 2010 - BPSOS
Counterpart International Responds to Devastating Earthquake in Haiti
Huge Earthquake Leaves Thousands Dead and Thousands More in Need of Immediate Assistance - January 16, 2010 - Counterpart International
The Animal Rescue Site Commits $300,000 to Shelter+ Challenges with Petfinder.com
Following the success of The Animal Rescue Site’s Shelter+ Challenges with Petfinder.com in 2009, which gave $200,000 to shelter groups selected by visitor votes, The Animal Rescue Site CEO Tim Kunin announced today that $300,000 will be rewarded to shelters and animal rescue organizations... - January 16, 2010 - GreaterGood
Hairstylescut.com Announces New Hairstyles for 2010
The leading hairstyle website, Hairstylescut.com has recently announced new hairstyles collections for 2010 year with more styling ideas. - January 16, 2010 - Hairstylescut.com
CANIDAE Pet Foods Trophy Truck Unveiled, Debuts This Weekend at SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge
The CANIDAE Trophy Truck team will be working all season to support independent pet food retailers, and to share the message of promoting "Responsible Pet Ownership" through proper care and nutrition to race fans and pet lovers everywhere. - January 16, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
San Francisco Food Bank Calls for Volunteers to Participate in National Day of Service to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Year round, Food Bank volunteers sort, package and ready food for distribution to thousands living at or near the poverty line - January 16, 2010 - San Francisco Food Bank
Nurse Next Door Supports Canadian Olympic Athlete Alex Harvey
Homecare provider encouraging other local small businesses to follow suit. - January 16, 2010 - Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
January Team Fitness America Personal Trainer Takes the Lead
During 2009, Team Fitness America announced top personal trainers from places such as Los Angeles, Baltimore, New Jersey, and Delaware but Miami personal trainer, Dimitry Zhitov, brings Miami to the top of the list for for January 2010. - January 16, 2010 - Team Fitness America
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Unveils New Hue Tour Package
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group to Unveil New Hue Tour Package for Hue's Based Luxury Travelers. - January 16, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
More World Cup Accommodation Available
More accommodation for the World Cup in South Africa has become available with the launch of homestay packages from travel operators, Bundu and Tour Africa Now. The packages will provide football fans an opportunity to follow their teams with a unique experience as they stay in locals' homes,... - January 16, 2010 - Tour Africa Now & Intrepid Bunbu
ACCA Accountants Reveal Steps to Recovery for Next Decade
Nine principles must be followed to reach financial stability in the next decade. - January 16, 2010 - ACCA
100th Survey of Small Business Finds 7 Out of 10 Firms Seeking Face to Face Advice
'Trust' a major issue during economic crisis. - January 16, 2010 - ACCA
ILVAC Group to Hold Virtual Assistant Event
ILVAC (Illinois Virtual Assistants Connection) is hosting their first networking and educational conference in Rosemont, IL April 9-10th, 2009 at the Crowne Plaza, Rosemont, IL. - January 16, 2010 - Illinois Virtual Assistant Connection
Governor Proclaims Crime Stoppers Month in Its Fourth Decade
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty has issued a proclamation declaring January to be Crime Stoppers of Minnesota Recognition Month. This non profit organization has been a useful tool in the fight against crime for law enforcement agencies across the State of Minnesota. It offers the unique ability to be separate and independent of law enforcement and a place for members of the public to come forward with information about crimes while they stay anonymous and potentially earn a reward. - January 16, 2010 - Crime Stoppers of Minnesota
EcoFair360 Celebrates the Greener Life at the Walworth County Fairgrounds July 16-18, 2010
The Walworth County Fairgrounds in Elkhorn, WI will host a three-day festival and exhibition featuring all things green beginning Friday, July 16, 2010, and running through Sunday, July 18. The festival, which is expected to bring together hundreds of exhibitors and presenters, as well as thousands of attendees looking to learn more about green energy, sustainable building, wise use practices and the green lifestyle, is being presented by the Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center. - January 16, 2010 - Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center
Weiner Family Studios to Donate Proceeds from Family-Oriented iPhone App to Haiti Relief
A Family Matters is an iPhone/iPod touch application that allows families to enjoy deeper more meaningful conversations. Weiner Family Studios has decided to donate all of the proceeds from the application this week to the Haiti Relief fund, AmeriCares. - January 16, 2010 - Weiner Family Studios
Frigid Winter Temperatures Increases Your Family’s Risk of Carbon Monoxide Death
Green Heating and Cooling is offering a Free home safety inspection for the elderly (ages 62 & older). Younger households receive a discounted home safety inspection rate of $39. Keep your family safe this winter season. The colder the temperature drops outside the longer your furnace has to... - January 16, 2010 - Green Heating and Cooling
CED STREAK Showcase Finale Highlights Four of Area’s Top Tech, Life Sciences Startup Companies
CED, formerly the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced that it will host the final STREAK showcase of the program’s season Thursday, Jan. 28 from... - January 16, 2010 - CED
Local Counseling Practice Offers Low Cost Therapy
If you don’t have insurance, good counseling will cost you $125 an hour, right? Yes, but a local group counseling practice is finding ways to lower costs and provide more affordable therapy options. Lifescapes Counseling Associates has always accepted insurance and offered a sliding scale... - January 15, 2010 - Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC
SIP Forum Elects New Chairman of the Board of Directors and Board Members; Retains Managing Director
Richard Shockey named new Board Chairman; Eric Burger re-elected and named Chairman Emeritus; Alan Johnston rejoins Board; Marc Robins continues as Managing Director. - January 15, 2010 - SIP Forum
Parent Coaching Institute Offers $900 Tuition Discount to Family Support Specialists Until February 15, 2010
The Parent Coaching Institute offers a $900 tuition discount off of the distance learning Parent Coach Certification® Training Program tuition for all applications received by February 15, 2010. Parent Coach Certification® is designed for family support specialists who are driven to coach parents facing today’s challenges; see the need for an innovative, research-based support model; and seek the most respected certification program available for parent coaching. - January 15, 2010 - Parent Coaching Institute
Weight Loss Surgery in UK is Still a "Postcode Lottery" - Says Michael Dermody of Cosmetic Bliss Weight Loss Surgery Specialists
Despite the growth of the Obesity Epidemic, provision for Bariatric surgery in the UK is still very patchy and limited. Here is an overview of the current provisions, and the stance taken by local PCTs and some guidance and possible solutions for patients seeking surgery for morbid obesity. - January 15, 2010 - Cosmetic Bliss
Virginia Tire & Auto Partners with Toyo Tires
Premier Northern Virginia tire and automotive repair chain adds Toyo Tire line to product mix - January 15, 2010 - Virginia Tire & Auto
Dehumidifier Hire for Snow Melt from All Seasons Hire
Quick melting snow can cause considerable damage to property due to flooding. - January 15, 2010 - All Seasons Hire
Chicago Realtor Welcomed to Dream Town Realty
Chicago real estate company Dream Town Realty announces that Shiela Dietz has joined the agency. Ms. Dietz is one of three new residential specialists welcomed to Dream Town last month. She is also a licensed Illinois appraiser. - January 15, 2010 - Dream Town Realty
Pasadena Pinot Fest Rings in New Year & Benefits Children Charity
Noir Sponsors Pinot Noir Events Over 3 Days including Public Grand Tasting on Jan. 30 - January 15, 2010 - Hillsides
God’s Green America Honors African Leaders
God’s Green Africa, a division of God’s Green America, announced today a call for nominations for its “Change Africa, Change the World” Leadership Awards. Winners will be announced in October 2010 and championed in a book, “Change Africa, Change the World”... - January 15, 2010 - God's Green America
Air Technology Group to Attend HELI-Expo 2010
In February, the Naples based aviation companies will go to Houston, Texas to take part in the HELI-Expo, the world's largest tradeshow dedicated to the international helicopter community. - January 15, 2010 - Air Technology Group
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan to Develop GreenSpace Project
Support for the “GreenSpace” project comes from a recent grant of $352,000 awarded to the Community Foundation from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, as part of its Knight Community Information Challenge. - January 15, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Artspace to Host Spring Track-Out Program Courses Beginning Jan. 25-29
Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace (www.artspacenc.org), has announced that the visual art center will offer classes as part of an educational program for year-round school track-outs. This program offers intensive-yet-fun, project-oriented classes for students in third through eighth... - January 15, 2010 - Artspace
New London Consultancy Transforms Average Joes Into Pickup Artists
A new service promises to help men improve their dating skills. The Black Book Consultancy in Highgate Village guarantees to make clients more successful with women. - January 15, 2010 - Black Book Consultancy
PureTravel Announces South Africa Tour Operators Live on Website
South Africa travel guide packed with tips and advice and useful information on activities and adventures. Find out what you need to see and do find out and what's hot right now. This is a one stop travel destination guide so you can plan your travel adventure with ease. - January 15, 2010 - PureTravel Adventure Holidays