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Twitter and Beyond.com Launches Custom Twitter Background Service
Companies need to have their Twitter profiles and background images fit their company image. Twitter and Beyond just made the process of creating custom backgrounds for Twitter available for business branding. You fill out an order request, pay $99.00 and complete the design questionnaire with color choices, photos to include, links to display and the overall style. - October 15, 2009 - Ray Mabry
Extreme Retailing for Day Spas Drew Record Crowd
The Day Spa Association in collaboration with the New York International Gift Fair and EX•TRACTS presented a breakfast seminar dealing with the hot subject of retailing in day spa facilities. Hannelore Leavy, Executive Director of The Day Spa Association explains: “Retail sales are a... - October 15, 2009 - The Day Spa Association
Rites of Passage Council Makes Services Affordable to All by Providing "by Donation" Opportunities Regularly
During these changing times when people may need additional support, encouragement and connection with themselves and others, the Rites of Passage Council offers this. Throughout the year, opportunities are made available for people to slow down and connect within community and take the time to remember what is true, what is real, what brings peace to their heart. These events take place amidst the beauty of nature and the blue-ridge mountains. - October 15, 2009 - Rites of Passage Council
Randy Travis Joined by Joe Guy in Support of The Damon and Stella Foundation for Mental Health
Country music legend, Randy Travis, welcomed the support of Australian horse guru, Joe Guy, in his work with The Damon and Stella Foundation For Mental Health. Mr. Travis has been the spokesman for the group since its founding in 2006 and is excited by Mr. Guy's sharing the profits from his book... - October 15, 2009 - The Damon and Stella Foundation for Mental Health
NaturCert Announces Launch of New International Website
NaturCert today announced the launch of its new international website www.naturcert.com. - October 15, 2009 - NaturCert E.E.
Taking Inclusive Approach to Science Yields Results for University of Richmond Prof
University of Richmond associate professor Lisa Gentile is named the winner of the 2009 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Award for Exemplary Contributions to Education. - October 15, 2009 - American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis (LTSSTL) Announces the Debut of the LTS inTouch™ Social Media Marketing Services
Greg Busch of LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis announces the debut of the LTS inTouch™ Social Media Marketing services to assist with the development and implementation of online marketing strategies in order to create influence. LTS inTouch™ specializes in helping small businesses use... - October 15, 2009 - LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis
Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation Fund Announces $240,000 in Grants
Created as a permanent endowment, the DADA Charitable Foundation Fund provides support to nonprofit organizations in the seven-county southeast Michigan region, with a primary focus on charitable organizations and activities that assist in improving the lives of children and youth. - October 15, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
ATC Logistics & Electronics Adds Transportation Management to Service Offering
Reduces customers’ supply chain costs and increases efficiencies. - October 15, 2009 - ATC Logistics & Electronics
Sherman Announces New Inner and Outer Deck Lids for the Popular 1970-1972 Pontiac GTO, LeMans and Tempest
Sherman & Associates has announced new Inner and Outer Deck Lids are now available for the popular 1970-1972 Pontiac GTO, LeMans and Tempest. The new Deck Lids match all the details of the originals that have been non existent for some time now. Sherman’s new Deck Lids are die formed and... - October 15, 2009 - Sherman & Associates Inc.
Sherman & Associates, Shermanparts.com Announces 1970-1974 Barracuda / Challenger Complete Firewall Panel
Sherman & Associates has announced New Complete Firewall Panels are now available for the popular 1970-1974 Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger with Factory Ac (also carry for cars without AC). The new Firewall matches all the details of the original that have been non existent for some... - October 15, 2009 - Sherman & Associates Inc.
Bob and Penny Lord Release Little Treasures Catholic Books Online with Complimenting DVDs
Bob and Penny Lord have recently developed a premise to focus on various individual Saints through DVDs and Little Treasures. Little Treasures are individual booklets on the lives of particular Saints. Additional information on these Saints can be found by combining Little Treasures booklets with... - October 15, 2009 - Bob and Penny Lord
Chicago Real Estate Agent Becomes New Member of Dream Town Realty
Dream Town Realty announces Gordon Rosen has joined its Chicago-area brokerage. Rosen is one of six Chicago real estate agents welcomed to the company in September. - October 15, 2009 - Dream Town Realty
Radio Embraces The Birdsongs’ Debut Single “Pieces (Hold On)”
The Birdsongs’ debut single “Pieces (Hold On)” is currently spinning on 35 plus Christian Rock radio stations and recently received a Christian CHR most added. - October 15, 2009 - Distinct Entertainment
Travelers Reveal Increasing Interest in Family Reunion Vacations
Among Them, More Than Two Million Choose Vacation Homes for Past Overnight Trips. - October 15, 2009 - Vacation Rental Managers Association
Blakeney Pigtails & Crewcuts: a Place Made for the Little People
As a mother with twins and a special-needs son, Hailey Arthur knows how hard it is to find a salon that specializes in cutting kids hair. That’s why she opened the Blakeney Pigtails & Crewcuts. - October 15, 2009 - Blakeney Pigtails & Crewcuts
Join the Race to Support High-Quality Early Childhood Education
Wake County SmartStart named beneficiary of locally-organized 1K FUNdraiser. - October 15, 2009 - Wake County SmartStart
Renee-Marie Stephano, President and Jonathan Edelheit, CEO of the Medical Tourism Association, Speak at the The Simposio Nacional Exportacion de Servicios de Salud
Renee-Marie Stephano, President and Jonathan Edelheit, CEO of the Medical Tourism Association, Speak at the The Simposio Nacional – Exportacion de Servicios de Salud held at the Plaza Mayor Convenciones, in Medellin, Colombia, October 6th – October 7th 2009. The Simposio Nacional... - October 15, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
New Oregon Photography iPhone Application by Sean Bagshaw
Award winning Ashland photographer, Sean Bagshaw has announced the release of an Oregon Exposure for iEnvision app. - October 15, 2009 - Outdoor Exposure Photography, LLC
The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care Announces First Executive Director
Gem P. Daus, M.A. has been named as the first Executive Director of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC). Mr. Daus will lead the organization and work to implement a strategic plan that secures the NCIHC as the expert national resource on language access issues in health care. - October 15, 2009 - National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
Harvard JLIC Rabbi Publishes First Ever Book Combining Judaism and Twitter
Twitter Torah brings the profundity of the Torah to you in 140 character messages based around the weekly Torah portions. The book shares insights from seven unique and thoughtful people. The contributors to this book all come from different places in the Jewish community: traditional and non-traditional, men and women, Jewish professionals and lay members. - October 15, 2009 - Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus at Harvard University
NJ Rallies Again for Vaccination Choice at William Paterson University on October 16, Large Numbers of Concerned Voters Gather at Governor's Debate in Wayne, NJ
With pandemic swine flu dominating the headlines, and half of all adults refusing to get the controversial new H1N1 vaccine, there is heightened awareness about importance of vaccination choice. Hundreds of voters, parents, health care workers, students and concerned citizens expected to gather to send a strong message to the three candidates for governor and all major press outlets on site covering the gubernatorial debate. - October 15, 2009 - Life Health Choices
The Hamner Institutes For Health Sciences Launches Twitter Page
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced the official launch of its Twitter page (www.twitter.com/thehamner). The nonprofit research organization will use the account to report news and happenings, engage the scientific and local communities, and share research on chemical and drug... - October 15, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
HomeRun Homes Celebrates 7 Years as the Marketplace for Rent to Own Homes
HomeRun Homes, which has revolutionized the Rent to Own Homes industry with their marketplace website (www.Lease2Buy.com), is celebrating their 7th Anniversary this month. This has been an extremely busy year for HomeRun Homes, with traffic to the site at record levels in this, their 7th year of... - October 15, 2009 - HomeRun Homes
Pampered Pets Getaway Package at Swissôtel Chicago
Guests travelling with pets may from now on offer their little friends a very important pet getaway at the Swissôtel Chicago: This memorable package, the Pampered Pets Getaway, spoils dogs in a true Swiss style with everything a dog would want to enjoy. - October 15, 2009 - Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
NPSA Honors Former Association President Dale Payne
The National Portable Storage Association offers its deepest sympathies to the family of Dale Payne, president of A Aamerican Container and Trailer Leasing Corp. - October 15, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Yats Leisure Opens New Venue Designed for Pre-Nuptial Photo Shoot
Prenuptial venue for romantic photo shoot iin Philippines at Clearwater Resort & Country Club now ready for booking. - October 15, 2009 - Yats Leisure
Best of Northern Vietnam Tour Package to Show at ITB Asia in Singapore
Best Of Northern Vietnam For Luxury Asian Tourists at ITB Asia Singapore - October 15, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
New Stylish and Stunning City Views of Saigon for Asian Tourists
Luxury Travel to Promote Short Tours and Niche Travels for Asian Tourists at ITB Asia Singapore. - October 15, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Discover Mekong Offers Early Bird Discount for Its Premium Small Group Tours in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos
Discover Mekong, one of leading online travel agents in Indochina, has announced today that the company offers Early Bird Bookings for its Indochina Premium Small Group Tours. A 10% discount from selling rates will be applied for all bookings made before 30 November 2009 for selected departures till 30 April 2010. - October 15, 2009 - Discover Mekong
Classic Mercedes Specialist, The SL Shop Launches Classic Mercedes Hire
Worcestershire based classic Mercedes Benz specialist The SL Shop has introduced its classic Mercedes hire services with their fleet of Mercedes young classics. - October 15, 2009 - Classic Mercedes Hire
HG Travel Will Feature Its Comprehensive Range of Tours and Travel Services in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia with at WTM 2009
HG Travel, Indochina premier Destination Management Company, will be attending this year’s World Travel Market (WTM), which has its debut from 9-12 November 2009 in London, England. Mr. Long Dao Viet, Inbound Sales Manager and Ms. Nguyen Tran Thi Xuan, Regional Sales Manager in Europe will... - October 15, 2009 - HG Travel
Bhaya Cruises Will Feature Its Distinctive Cruise Tours and Services in Halong Bay Vietnam at ITB & WTM 2009
Bhaya Cruises, the premier cruise operator in Halong Bay Vietnam (www.bhayacruises.com), will be attending the Trade Show for Asian Travel Market (ITB Asia) from 21-23 October at Suntec, Singapore and the World Travel Market (WTM), which will be held from 9-12 November 2009 in London, England. At... - October 15, 2009 - Bhaya Cruises
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Announces 2009-2010 Board of Directors
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (www.ncvma.org) has announced the organization’s official 2009-2010 board of directors. The members of the NCVMA board are: - President: Phil McHugh, DVM, Park Veterinary Hospital (Durham), http://parkveterinaryhospital.com -... - October 15, 2009 - NCVMA
Apartment People Chicago Celebrates 25 Years
The Apartment People, Chicago’s original apartment finding service, is still the industry leader after 25 years in business. - October 14, 2009 - Apartment People Chicago
Travellers Auto Barn Offers Opportunity to Young Travellers
Travellers Auto Barn, Australia’s #1 campervan and car rental company for travellers and backpackers, has been offering rentals to the youth market for over 15 years. - October 14, 2009 - Travellers Auto Barn
White Paper Demonstrates How Digital Watermarking Can Enable Parent-Controlled Viewing of Television Programming on Any Device
The Digital Watermarking Alliance (DWA) has released a new white paper, “Ensuring Child Safety in a Digital World / A Comprehensive Solution to Parental Controlled Viewing Across Devices and Platforms.” While the ubiquity of readily available content in a variety of contexts provides... - October 14, 2009 - Digital Watermarking Alliance
Plumber Secrets Revealed: Seven Mission Critical Plumbing Tips to Keep Your Family's House Running Smoothly
Since 1946 LJ Brown Plumbing has been providing plumbing services to the North Side of Chicago and the Near North Chicago suburbs. David Bogot, company President, says early winter and the holiday season are especially hard on homes' plumbing. Over the years LJ Brown plumbers have developed a 7 point plumbing safety check that can head off problems before they turn into emergency plumbing calls. - October 14, 2009 - Leonard J. Brown Plumbing, Inc.
Quality of Life Project Announces October Kickoff of Monthly Speaker Series in Santa Monica
The Quality of Life Forum is a monthly speaker series in which featured guests share the things they do that contribute to their quality of life. The event is managed by The Quality of Life Project, a non profit which interviews people like Richard Branson, Jacqueline Novogratz, Mike Krzyzewski and Tom Skerritt and then shares their best life practices and perspectives with others. - October 14, 2009 - Quality of Life Project
Pastor Paula White and Without Walls International Church Hosts Empowered Conference
Without Walls International Church announced this week that they will play host to the 2009 Empowered Conference Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 through Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 with special guests Pastor Michael Pitts, Pastor Darlene Bishop, Pastor Sheryl Brady, and Stellar Award Winning psalmist... - October 14, 2009 - Without Walls International Church
ATP Masters Series Tennis Tournament - BNP Paribas Masters, Paris - LateRooms.com
With a history dating back to 1986, the BNP Paribas Masters is part of the 1000 series, which are the top nine ATP tour tennis tournaments after the four Grand Slam events. - October 14, 2009 - LateRooms.com
Terra med Alliance News; U of M Develops Long-Awaited Mouse Model for Infant Leukemia
Terra med Alliance News:The model opens the door to further investigation into a rare and often fatal blood cancer. Terra med Alliance News: Researchers at the University of Minnesota Cancer Center have produced the first genetically-engineered mouse that provides a model of infant acute... - October 14, 2009 - Terramed Alliance
Counterpart International Assists the Disabled People of Georgia with LDS-Donated Wheelchairs
Over one hundred Georgians receive wheelchairs thanks to LDS donation and Counterpart International (Counterpart) distribution. - October 14, 2009 - Counterpart International
US Marine Corps Provides Support to the Orphanages of Georgia with the Help of Counterpart International
Counterpart International (Counterpart) facilitated a donation of clothing and shoes to young orphans - October 14, 2009 - Counterpart International
Disc, Inc. Celebrates 27 Years in the Data and Computer Services Industry
Established in 1982 as Dimensions in Scanning and Conversions, this month marks the 27th anniversary of Disc, Inc., a computer services firm located in Houston, Texas. - October 14, 2009 - Disc, Inc.
Project Read Makes an Effort to Change the Fate of 21,000 Utah County Residents
Project Read, based in Provo, Utah, has been chosen by Reading Horizons as its featured site for donations. This selection was made based on the efforts Project Read has displayed to reach the 21,000 Utah County residents in need of literacy help. Project Read is a nonprofit organization dedicated... - October 14, 2009 - Reading Horizons
Pillow Talk – Bedroom Linen Care Tips
Tips for properly laundering fall bedding. - October 14, 2009 - Coin Laundry Association
Marketing Magician Returns to Portugal
As a consequence of over fifty people attending his Marketing Magician Business Marketing events last May, UK based Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, is returning to the Algarve with a series of four new business and marketing workshops tailored for Portuguese based businesses. Run in conjunction... - October 14, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Just Luxury Travel’s Formal Partnership with Luxury Hotel & Resort Chain Occidental
Just Luxury Travel has agreed to a formal Partnership with luxury Hotel & Resort chain Occidental. The Occidental Group, which includes the luxury brands Allegro, Occidental Grand, Royal Hideaway and Occidental Hotels and consists of 16 4 and 5 star luxury holiday resorts in Aruba, Cost Rica,... - October 14, 2009 - Just Luxury Travel
Le Meridien Phuket Appoints Robert Wittebrood as Assistant Food + Beverage Manager
Multi-award-winning Resort in Phuket, Thailand appoints 29 year-old, Dutch national, Robert Wittebrood as Assistant Food + Beverage Manager. - October 14, 2009 - Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort