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National Gardening Association Partners with AmpleHarvest.org Enabling Local Food Pantries to Get Freshly Picked Produce from Local Backyard Gardener’s Excess Harvest
Gardeners encouraged to share excess garden bounty instead of leaving it to rot in their garden.. - August 15, 2009 - AmpleHarvest.org
Just Luxury Travel Opens Luxury Dubai Holiday Range
Just Luxury Travel is introducing Dubai as a new luxury travel destination for your luxurious holidays. - August 15, 2009 - Just Luxury Travel
Celebrity Poker Charity Event 2010
San Juan, Puerto Rico, January 21 to January 24, 2010 Departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, on January 21, 2010, the Sea Dream cruise ship will be the setting for one of the most luxurious Poker Tournaments and Celebrity parties. The 4-day voyage will take these exclusive celebrities, throughout... - August 15, 2009 - world poker organization
North Texas Regional LinCP Opens October Forum Registration
Leadership in Capital Projects Forum has opened early-bird registration for the October 15-16, 2009 Irving, Texas event focused on project delivery methods. Corporate sponsorships at various levels are still available. - August 15, 2009 - LinCP Forum/Synergy Builders
Youth for Human Rights Tampa Bay Beneficiary of Intl Youth Theatre
Youth for Human Rights Tampa Bay (http://www.youthforhumanrights.org) is the beneficiary of International Youth Theatre’s endearing performance of Annie Jr. - August 15, 2009 - Youth for Human Rights of Tampa Bay
Agile Tour Touches Down in Toronto October 20th
The Toronto Agile Software Development Community will host Agile Tour Toronto as a one day conference that will take place Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency on King in the heart of downtown Toronto. Agile Tour Toronto will provide a forum to learn about the techniques and practices of... - August 15, 2009 - Toronto Agile Software Development Community
Splash for a Cure: Family Fun for a Cause in Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville Couple Honor Son with First Annual Fundraiser for the Ishan Gala Foundation, Raising Money to Fight Deadly Childhood Cancer, Neuroblastoma - August 15, 2009 - Ishan Gala Foundation
Carvoeiro Receives Nature Exhibit, "Lynx, the Struggle to Exist - a Story of Survival or Extinction"
Between the 11th and 31st of August, Monte Santo in Carvoeiro will welcome the “Lynx, the struggle to exist- a story of survival or extinction” exhibition created by SOS Lynx. According to the non-profit association founded in 2000 for the conservation of the Iberian-Lynx, SOS Lynx,... - August 15, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Haircolorxperts Offers New Hair Treatment
Michele Wright, general manager of Haircolorxperts (www.haircolorxpertsraleigh.com), has announced that the salon is offering La Brasiliana hair treatments. This professionally applied Keratin Treatment will help customers with dry, frizzy hair have smoother, more manageable hair. Unlike other... - August 15, 2009 - Haircolorxperts
Leadership Triangle Names 2009 Board of Directors
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle, (www.leadershiptriangle.com) has announced the members of the board of directors for the organization. The members of Leadership Triangle’s board of directors are made up of alumni and community leaders. Since 1992, the Leadership... - August 15, 2009 - Leadership Triangle
6th Annual Chicago Filipino American Film Festival Call for Submissions
The Chicago Filipino American Film Festival is now accepting submissions for Feature Length Films, Short Films, as well as Documentaries and Music Videos. Filipino filmmakers, artists and performers must have their features submitted by September 1, 2009. Unlike other Film Festivals, the CFAFF does... - August 15, 2009 - Chicago Filipino American Film Festival
Columbus Society of Plastic Surgeons Announces 2009-2010 Board
The Columbus Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS) is pleased to announce its Executive Board for 2009-2010. Jason B. Lichten, MD has been elected President. Bivik Shah, MD will serve as the Vice President and Anne Taylor, MD as the Secretary. Robert Houser, Jr., DO, is the treasurer. Other executive... - August 15, 2009 - Columbus Society of Plastic Surgeons
Stockholm, Granada & Edinburgh Are the New Cities on Budgetplaces.com
The Barcelona based on-line booking portal for budget accommodation reaches 24 destination cities – Budgetplaces.com offers hotels, hostels, apartments and b&bs from €30 pppn in Stockholm, Granada and Edinburgh – Budgetplaces.com is featured in Spanish business paper “El Economista.” - August 15, 2009 - budgetplaces.com - EnGrande S.L.
Ronco Communications & Electronics #1 Reseller of Nortel GSA Schedule Sales for 2008
Ronco Communications & Electronics, Inc. announces its receipt of the Nortel 2008 GSA Sales Partner Award. Their knowledgeable and professional sales and support staff have allowed them to take the lead in Nortel’s GSA Schedule Program with the highest volume of annual Federal Schedule... - August 15, 2009 - Ronco Communications & Electronics, Inc.
Luxury Travel Company Announces Wholesales Tour Prices 2010 and Travel Agents Commissions
The Award Winning Luxury Travel Company Announces Wholesales Tour Prices 2010 and 20% Commission for Travel Agents and Tours Operators Worldwide Who Start Selling Indochina luxury Tours Packages. - August 15, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
ifpetscouldtype.com Launches Feed-a-Pet Program to Help Restock Shelves of Pet Food Banks Nationwide
Online pet destination partners with pet food banks and pantries around the country to provide emergency pet food aid to needy pet loving families. - August 15, 2009 - ifpetscouldtype.com
Announcing Upstar Records – A Youth-Run Record Label Aimed at Turning Today’s Hip Hop Enthusiasts Into Tomorrow’s Digital Technology Leaders
Bay Area Youth Reclaim Origins of Hip-Hop at Upstar’s First CD Release Event. - August 15, 2009 - Sunset Youth Services
PhotographyCorner.com Announces the Winner of Contest Corner Challenge #65: Crazy Climate
Neil Shapiro of Niskayuna, New York is the Latest Contest Corner Challenge Winner at www.PhotographyCorner.com, Winning Contest Corner Challenge #65: Crazy Climate. - August 15, 2009 - PhotographyCorner.com
Dr. Gadget and Mario Lopez Giveaway Exclusive to Extra's Online "Friends"
America’s leading consumer products expert Dr. Gadget (aka Dave Dettman) and Mario Lopez will be giving away the Magellan Road Mate 1440 GPS (http://www.magellangps.com/ valued at $199 each to 25 of Extra’s online “Friends.” Dr. Gadget will feature the Magellan Road Mate... - August 15, 2009 - Dr. Gadget
ARISE Achieves a Milestone, Reaching Thousands of At-Risk Youth Through Its Interactive Life Skills Lessons
Almost 6,000 certified ARISE Life Skills Facilitators have gone on to teach over 4 million hours of group activities to incarcerated and troubled youth. - August 15, 2009 - ARISE Foundation
Effective Pill Swallowing Strategies for San Diego Parents and Practitioners
Pill Swallowing Workshop will be held on August 22, 2009 in CARD San Diego office. Presenter Richard Del Pilar will discuss effective strategies on how to get a child to take oral medication. - August 15, 2009 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
International Coach Federation (ICF) Miami Chapter Nomination
ICF Miami area Charter Chapter is nominated for the ICF Finding Our Voice Award. - August 15, 2009 - The International Coach Federation of Miami
Tigerlily Foundation to Host Congressional Event to Support Awareness of Young Women and Breast Cancer
Keynote Speaker Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Will Speak on Young Women’s Breast Health and Empowerment and the EARLY Act. - August 15, 2009 - Tigerlily Foundation
Jerusalem House Announces Its Premier Fund Raising Event Carnevale After Dark Halloween Bash 2009
Georgia’s Largest Provider of Housing for Homeless or Low-income Individuals Affected by HIV/AIDS Announces Series of Related Events to Raise Funds in Support of its Annual Fund Initiative. - August 15, 2009 - Jerusalem House
2009 AREAA/NAHREP Real Estate & Marketing Conference to Offer Updates on Minority Market, Pointers for Selling Foreclosures, Short Sales
Asian and Hispanic real estate professionals will meet in Las Vegas this fall for an update on the minority real estate market and advice on how to market and sell distressed properties. - August 14, 2009 - National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
Halong Bay- Vietnam
Aurora Travel has long understood the magic of the Bay of Halong and has always stressed the need for travelers to discover its reality. Today, if offers no less than a dozen tours to this fascinating and legendary haven, dubbed the 'Bay of Descending Dragons.' - August 14, 2009 - Aurora Travel
Casting for Disabled Recognizes New York Film Producer for His Work with Disabled Actors
Acclaimed film producer James Arcuri is being praised by the Disabled Actors community, as a pioneer for casting disabled actors and actresses in his production company's current and future film projects. - August 14, 2009 - Casting for Disabled Actors
HeartShare Night at KeySpan Park
Purchase tickets to the Brooklyn Cyclones game on Aug. 24 and support HeartShare Human Services and HeartShare Wellness. - August 14, 2009 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Process Chilling for Chemical Manufacture
A Chiller Unit has been supplied to a chemical manufacturer in Poland to add extra cooling duty to their process plant. - August 14, 2009 - All Seasons Hire
Yoga Health Foundation Announces Hundreds of Yoga Studios Offer One Week Free Yoga During National Yoga Month September
Throughout the month of September, people across the country will have access to an entire week of free yoga classes by visiting www.yogamonth.org. Over 800 yoga studios nationwide are joining the National Yoga Month awareness campaign which is designed to educate, inspire and generate awareness of the positive impact of yoga on health. - August 14, 2009 - Yoga Health Foundation
Education Sustainable Development via Research & Social Freedom: Getsmartmoodle
Getsmartmoodle entered an online business plan contest sponsored by Advanta. The contest website URL is Ideablob dot com. Getsmartmoodle's business plan includes developing an L3C model. Getsmartmoodle L3C would make use of Innovative online Educational technology, Social Networks, Government contracting, Collaboration with US National & International Organizations (both FPO & NPO). Making use of Foundations (PRI), (MRI), & (SRI) Government funds, NPOs, & Investors are under same umbrella. - August 14, 2009 - Getsmartmoodle
Ricoh Arena Will Bid for Olympic Football Event
The Ricoh Arena in Coventry will bid to stage Olympic football matches in 2012. The decision comes after Villa Park, the only Midlands venue scheduled to stage preliminary Olympic football games, withdrew as a host for the tournament. Officials at Villa Park informed the London Organising... - August 14, 2009 - Ricoh Arena
The Rajata, Bangkok Reveals Newly Refurbished Rooms
The Rajata, Bangkok, with 42 elegantly furnished rooms, located in the Banglumphu area, just a 10 minute walk away from the world famous Khao San Road, reveals it's 5 newly renovated funky design rooms. With white décor and colourful funky lighting and fixtures, the rooms look hip. Guests... - August 14, 2009 - The Rajata
Team Fitness America New Web Based Seminar to Heighten Area Developer Positions
The newly established web based seminars are geared to cover both compensation plans and the duties of an Area Developer as a territory grows. Led by Team Fitness America’s top producer and motivational speaker, Dave Giordano. - August 14, 2009 - Team Fitness America
AIA Michigan Partners with Main Street Oakland County for Conclusion of Workshop Series
“Lead Your Downtown From Brown to Green” is Focus for Aug. 14. - August 14, 2009 - American Institute of Architects Michigan
20% Commission for Australia and New Zealand Travel Agents Offered by Vietnam First Luxury Tour Operator
Luxury Travel Company offers Australia and New Zealand travel agents 20% commission. - August 14, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Portable Boiler Hire for Floor Drying
Under floor heating system utilised for the drying of wet screed in building project, enabled by All Seasons Boiler Hire. - August 14, 2009 - All Seasons Hire
A New Way to Enjoy a Trip to Việt Nam’s Famous Củ Chi Tunnels
Luxury Travel offers a new way to enjoy a trip to Việt Nam’s famous Củ Chi Tunnels. One of the country’s most famous war memorials is the Củ Chi Tunnels, where visitors come to experience what life was like for revolutionary soldiers fighting in the jungle. After... - August 14, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
A Survey by MyCollegeOptions.org Shows Dramatic Lack of Understanding About Paying for College
According to an annual study conducted among students in the My College Options College Planning Program, a substantial percentage of students significantly overestimate the cost of college, and dramatically underestimate the amount of financial aid available to them. This survey was conducted... - August 14, 2009 - My College Options®
Health Website Offers New Way to Compare Alternative and Complementary Medicine to Conventional Therapies
RateADrug features treatment evaluation and statistical comparison tools for over 9000 medications. Consumers are now able to assess the safety and effectiveness of herbs, vitamins and minerals, traditional Ayurvedic, Chinese and homeopathic medicines, in addition to prescription drugs. - August 14, 2009 - RateADrug
Tom Joyner’s How to Prepare for College Offers Valuable Advice
Book is great for parents and students as they get back school this fall - August 14, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Gulf Coast Venture Forum President Speaks at FastTrac™ Entrepreneurial Program
The Gulf Coast Venture Forum is pleased to announce that Tim Cartwright, President of the Gulf Coast Venture Forum (GCVF) in Southwest Florida, was the guest speaker for the FastTrac™ Entrepreneurial Program on August 10, 2009 in Estero, Florida. The FastTrac™ Growth Venture... - August 14, 2009 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Medical Tourism Congress Announces Pre-Conference Workshop on Self Funded Employer Medical Tourism
Medical Tourism Congress Announces Pre-Conference Workshop on Self Funded Employer Medical Tourism. - August 14, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Fitzhugh & Mariani LLP Joins The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms is pleased to announce the acceptance of Boston law firm, Fitzhugh & Mariani LLP, to their membership. - August 14, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Gallery Cantelmo Presents the Pearlette Age by Kiyoshi Niiyama
A month long exhibit featuring the photography of Kiyoshi Niiyama shot in rural Japan during the 1930s-40s using a Pearlette camera. - August 14, 2009 - Gallery Cantelmo
Borealis Ventures Backs Speed Venture Summit™
Borealis Ventures, the leading early stage venture capital investor in New England, has signed on to support the Speed Venture Summit™ 2009, according to today’s announcement from the NH High Technology Council and NH Small Business Development Center. SVS is the premier... - August 14, 2009 - Speed Venture Summit
SCM Creates Army of Collector Car Tweeters in Monterey
Sports Car Market magazine invites all collector car enthusiasts to report on events throughout Monterey on Twitter. - August 14, 2009 - Sports Car Market
Introduction Kettlebell Training Workshop to be Held in Orange County
MBody Strength, an Orange County based unconventional fitness company, has announced a kettlebell introduction workshop called the Kettlebell Training 101 Workshop. The event date is Saturday, August 22, 2009 and will be held from 12:00PM to 3:00PM. For anyone new to kettlebell training, the... - August 14, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
Macular Degeneration: Exclusive Interview with Researcher Dr. Janet Sunness M.D. of the Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Exclusive interview with researcher Dr. Janet Sunness of the Greater Baltimore Medical Center concerning an advanced form of Macular Degeneration known as Geographic Atrophy. - August 13, 2009 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
ScootOrlando.com Mobility Scooters Are Best-in-Class for "Green" Environmental Friendly Rentals to Walt Disney World, Universal Florida and Sea World Orlando Visitors
ScootOrlando.com, Scooter Vacations, Orlando Scooter Rental company, is pleased to announce their Best-in-Class status for their “Green” environmental mobility scooter rentals for visitors to Orlando area attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Florida and Sea World Orlando. By selecting the newest technology, innovative designed mobility scooters they are able to offer the lightest weight yet still, full size scooters. - August 13, 2009 - Scooter Vacations