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Black Diamond Hospitality Selects Aqua Hotels & Resorts to Operate Diamond Wailea Resort & Spa on Maui
Addition of the all-suite resort represents Aqua’s expansion beyond Waikiki Black Diamond Hospitality Investments LLC of Honolulu has selected Aqua Hotels & Resorts to manage the 72-room, all-suite Diamond Wailea Resort & Spa. Located in the exclusive Wailea Resort on Maui’s... - February 11, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Paper Reveals Potential New Treatment for Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women and has the highest mortality rate for gynecologic cancers because it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage. New effective therapies for the treatment of advanced stage ovarian cancer are urgently needed. A paper published February 9,... - February 11, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Rihanna Assault Calls Attention to Violence Against Women
The recent arrest of R&B star Chris Brown, who reportedly assaulted and threatened singer Rihanna, has brought the issue of violence against women into the public spotlight again. "The sad reality is that domestic violence and dating violence happen every day, even among young teens, and the impact is both far-reaching and under-reported," said Gandy. - February 11, 2009 - National Organization for Women
Free Snowshoe Tryouts Offered at Winter Trails Day
There’s more than one way to experience outdoor winter fun in Colorado. - February 11, 2009 - Estes Park Visitor's Center
Some Sectors Thrive, Even in Trying Times
Sectors such as peer-to-peer networks and businesses that market to boomers and seniors, can thrive even in todays depressing economy. - February 11, 2009 - The Senior List, LLC
ILoveMyPetBecause.com Pet Photo Contest to Benefit New Horizons Service Dogs
Makers of Vectra 3D™ to Award $1,000 to One Pet Owner This Valentine’s Day - February 11, 2009 - Summit VetPharm
The Senior List Wants Your Opinion
Wanted: Consumer Opinions... The Senior List, a new consumer driven website focused on senior services wants to hear from you. The unique user interface allows users to rate and review businesses nationwide. - February 11, 2009 - The Senior List, LLC
Art Project at Rutgers University in Newark Provides Unlikely Partners with a New Understanding of Self-Inflicted Violence
University, Federal Government, and Nonprofit Collaborate in Cutting Edge Cross-Learning Project adds new and deeper depth to understanding of self-injury and trauma. - February 11, 2009 - Witness Justice
Goodwill to Break Ground on LaBelle Apartment Complex: "Palmetto Ranch" Will Provide 14 Units for People with Physical Disabilities
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. is preparing to break ground on what will be its 13th housing complex, and first in Hendry County. - February 11, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
NuU Medspa Participate in Prettycity.com Love You Campaign to Raise Awareness for the Heart Truth, National Awareness Campaign for Heart Disease
What: NuU Medspa provide exclusive $59 beauty treatments to the public through the month of February with profits donated to The Heart Truth to help raise awareness for heart disease through Prettycity.com’s Love You campaign. February is National Heart Month so spread the love and get... - February 10, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Visitor Quick Guide Makes Getting Around New York City Like a Local Super Easy; Claim a 'Free' Copy Today by Visiting postcardsfromnewyork.com
Postcards from New York's free quick-guide, "New York Get There 1-2-3," helps tourists and residents get around the "Big Apple" effortlessly so they can enjoy more of NYC’s many attractions. - February 10, 2009 - The Cable Group
Fiscal Fitness Bowling Classic Benefits Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement of Washington is recruiting teams to participate in the 2009 Bowling Classic: An Exercise in Fiscal Fitness, on Thursday April 30 and Saturday, May 2, 2009. - February 10, 2009 - Junior Achievement of Washington
iPhoneWorld.ca Now Offers Over 20,000 Free iPhone Wallpapers
20,000+ free iPhone wallpapers now available to download from iPhoneWorld.ca. - February 10, 2009 - iPhoneWorld.ca
Veteran Friendly Franchisor, Grins 2 Go®, Announces Launch of New Unit
The signing of a franchise agreement with Jay Henderson, marks another veteran joining the Grins 2 Go® photography franchise system. Henderson will open his photography franchise in Laguna Hills, California in March. “We support those who have served our country,” states Harish... - February 10, 2009 - Grins 2 Go Photography
Beyond Expectations Independent Film Project Scheduled for Debut
The highly anticipated short narrative about youth ‘aging out’ of the foster care system is scheduled to debut at the acclaimed Take the Lead Ballroom and Dance Studio in Philadelphia, PA. - February 10, 2009 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
Balsman Photography to Exhibit“Portraits in Oil” by Gaynor Cooke Nelson on Friday, February 13, 2009 from 8PM-9PM
Balsman Photography will showcase the exhibit “Portraits in Oil” by Gaynor Cooke Nelson. The general public is invited to attend this exhibit of fine art oil portraits. - February 10, 2009 - Balsman Photography, LLC
AIIP Conference Offers Full Slate of Entrepreneurial-Minded Speakers
The 23rd Annual AIIP conference, March 26-29, will offer a variety of speakers of interest to anyone who owns or runs a business. - February 10, 2009 - 24th Annual AIIP Conference
Dominican Republic Travel Site Launches New Hotel Section
PuertoPlata.com provides tourists with "insider" knowledge. - February 10, 2009 - PuertoPlata.com
Should Companies Cancel Incentive Travel During a Recession? Executive Oasis International Provides Strategies for Rewarding Top Performers Even During Tough Times
Whenever there is an economic downturn, many companies cut incentive travel and other non-cash incentives. This is short sighted. When times are tough, it’s much more difficult for sales professionals to “make their numbers”. It’s more important than ever to have strong incentives to motivate teams and reward top performers. Even 6 and 7 star resorts in Dubai are now offering specials. There is no better time to schedule an incentive trip. - February 10, 2009 - Executive Oasis International
New Kiwanis Online Club Celebrates Charter Mardi Gras Style
Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley Online is an organization of men and women of all ages, dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time through volunteer community service. - February 10, 2009 - Kiwanis of Simi Valley Online
Luxury Travellers Now Seek Greatest Value for Money in This Glocal Financial Crisis
Luxury Travel Offers Value for Money packages to Upscale Guests Travelling to Vietnam and Indochina in the Lap of Luxury. - February 10, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Rome Apartments by Rome Sweet Home Launches the Weekly Discount Program
Rome Sweet Home gives the opportunity to book a discounted holiday in Rome with the Weekly Discount Program. - February 09, 2009 - Rome Sweet Home
Mixbook Education Program
Mixbook Launches Education Program for Teachers. Mixbook For Educators gives teachers the tools needed to create photo books online for free. Mixbook (Mixbook.com), widely known for the free online web tool that lets users create personalized, professional-quality photo books from their own photo... - February 09, 2009 - Mixbook
Street Art Photography by Charlene Weisler at the Kevin Barry Gallery
Photography by Charlene Weisler at the Kevin Barry Gallery in Staten Island NYC showcased in a solo show from April 16 – June 11, 2009. Opening reception Thursday, April 16, 2009 from 6-9p. - February 09, 2009 - Charlene Weisler
Local First Coupon Books Encourage Shopping Local in Tough Economy.
Local First, Grand Rapid's rapidly-growing local business organization, creates coupon books to encourage shoppers to keep their spending money local. The books offer nearly 450 coupons from over 200 participating businesses. - February 09, 2009 - Local First
PerformTech Announces New Contract with the Department of Education, Federal Student Aid; PerformTech Will Create Custom Training for FSA’s Workforce Development Services
PerformTech Wins a Contract with U.S. Department of Education to create an instructor led Workforce Development Service for the Federal Student Aid. - February 09, 2009 - PerformTech Inc
Medical Tourism Association's World Medical Tourism Congress Announces ReachMD as New Media & Bronze Sponsor
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce ReachMD as a Media and Bronze Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. They are looking forward to the having ReachMD Sponsor and Exhibitor. The Medical Tourism Association... - February 09, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
16th European Conference on Tyre Recycling
Brussels, 25 - 27 March 2009 , “16th European Conference on Tyre Recycling” by ETRA (European Tyre Recycling Association), an organisation of private public sectors involved in the valorization and management of post consumer tyres. - February 09, 2009 - European Tyre Recycling Association
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Board Elects Jeff Campbell as New Chairman
The Chairmen’s RoundTable (CRT), a San Diego-based, non profit volunteer organization that provides gratis mentoring and business advice to CEOs and presidents of local, private businesses, today announced that Jeff Campbell has been elected as Chairman. Under his guidance, plans for the non-profit organization include expanding outreach in these troubled times. - February 09, 2009 - Chairmen's RoundTable
Rustie Blue Has Landed Another #1
"One Hot Summer Ago" is one of the most beautiful ballads of the last years. A song to love and cry that works deep inside your heart, thanks to the wonderful and technically perfect voice of Rustie Blue. She is one of the most exciting female vocalists in today's country music... - February 09, 2009 - Center Stage Productions
indochinaguides.com Focuses on Responsible Travel for All Tours in Vietnam and Indochina
Tourism is the world’s fastest growing industry. Traveling to far flung places gives travellers a wonderful opportunity to experience cultures that are so different from their own. - February 09, 2009 - Indochina Guides
Timeshare Relief Invites Timeshare Owners to Complimentary Timeshare Resale Seminars in Five States February 13-16, 2009
Timeshare Relief will conduct complimentary seminars to discuss the difficulties in the timeshare resale market. Held in five states (AR, NM, OR, TX and WA) February 13-16, 2009, the seminars will reveal many facts and tactics used in the timeshare industry. Presenters will provide third party documentation. - February 09, 2009 - Timeshare Relief
Laguna Beach's Casa Laguna Inn & Spa Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating
Casa Laguna Inn & Spa has earned a 4 Green Eco-Leaf Rating this week by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org - the online social network of environmentally friendly travel. - February 08, 2009 - Casa Laguna Inn & Spa
Vietnam Tourism Launches a New Motorcycling Tour with Indochinaguides.com
Discover Vietnam’s rugged and scenic northwest and its people first hand. By taking to the roads and riding from the capital Hanoi to the remote area of the northwest to see life as it truly is for the Vietnamese. Highlights include the terraced valleys of Sapa, challenging roads, stunning scenery and many different colorful minority groups. - February 08, 2009 - Indochina Guides
Joy-Travels.com Launches Exclusive Budget Dubai Shopping Festival Tours
Joy travels the top Online Travel portal has launched Dubai Shopping Festival Tours offer in the consequent celebratory season. - February 08, 2009 - Joy Travels Pvt Ltd
X2 Kui Buri “Month of Love”
Astudo Hotel & Resort Group has launched the “Month of Love” at their X2 Resort Kui Buri – Hua Hin in Thailand. - February 08, 2009 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
NPSA Partners with J.J. Keller
The National Portable Storage Association is partnering with J.J. Keller to offer its members preferred pricing on online purchases of safety and regulatory compliance products. - February 08, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Vietnam Luxury Tour Operator Need Luxury Travel Advisors
Luxury Travel Vietnam looks for 2 Luxury Travel Advisors in Saigon Office. - February 08, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Vietnam's First Luxury Tour Operator at ITB Berlin to Promote Luxury Tourism and Its Destinations
Vietnam's first luxury tour operator will be present at ITB to promote Vietnam luxury tourism and its destinations. - February 08, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
NCWRC Applauds Yadkin Riverkeeper for Calling Alcoa to Clean Up N.C. Pollution
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) is applauding a recent press release by the Yadkin Riverkeeper calling for Alcoa Power Generating Inc. (Alcoa) to take measures to clean up existing contamination at Badin Lake before the multinational firm receives another 50-year license to... - February 08, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
New Members Selected for Business Club of the Triangle
Paladin and Associates, KeySource Commercial Bank, and Dupree & Webb added to organization’s membership. - February 08, 2009 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
WCED Project Receives 2009 SPACE Economic Development Award for New Industry
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that HCL America Inc. received the Triangle Business Journal’s SPACE Award for Economic Development in the New Industry category. This award honors a company that is locating new... - February 08, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Two Exclusive Bordeaux Confidential Châteaux Wine Tours on the Bkwine Autumn Program 2009 to Counter Recession Blues
BKWine, the wine tour specialist, has launched two new and exclusive wine tours on the autumn program 2009. Both tours go to the famous French wine region Bordeaux. The tours include private visits and tastings to châteaux and gourmet meals with matching wine and food. They are organised by... - February 08, 2009 - BKWine AB
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Boosts Research Funding by $8 Million
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) increased its medical research funding commitments by $8.35 million in 2008. The grants consist of an additional $6 million to the PBTF Institute at Duke University; $1 million to the PBTF Institute at the University of California San Francisco and $1... - February 08, 2009 - Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The Moto-Angel Foundation to Exhibit at Chicago International Motorcycle Show
he Moto-Angel Foundation (TMAF), a non-profit organization focused upon providing assistance to rider, families and communities will be exhibiting at Booth #2348 at the Chicago International Motorcycle Show in Rosemont, IL on February 6-8th, 2009. Originally TMAF had arrangements to co-exhibit... - February 08, 2009 - The Moto-Angel Foundation
IMA President Paul Derstine Announces Retirement
Paul Derstine, president and chief executive officer of IMA World Health for 17 years, has announced his decision to retire late in 2009. During his tenure, IMA has grown from a small non-profit distributor of donated medical products to an internationally recognized leader in the global health... - February 08, 2009 - IMA World Health
Workamper Cruise Award
As a thanks for all of the hard work and dedication in helping to provide Legacy Rv Resort guests “A Legacy of Memories,” Legacy Rv Resorts placed the approximately 150 names of Workampers who fulfilled their commitment into a drawing for a free 5 day Mexican cruise for two. - February 08, 2009 - Legacy RV Resorts
Amazon Jungle Adventure Tours Peru Launches New Website
Amazon Jungle Adventure Tours Peru Launches New Website and lets independent travelers and backpackers who want to do more than just 'see the sights' connect with a local guide for an authentic, amazon jungle experience. Amazon Jungle Adventure Tours Peru offers tours to the Pacaya-Samiria... - February 08, 2009 - Amazon Jungle Adventure Tours
New Hampshire Business Leaders See Rail as Vital to Our Future Growth and Prosperity
A new business group believes the Obama administration’s latest estimates for new jobs created in the stimulus bill are well below what they could be. The White House released its estimates Tuesday projecting New Hampshire would see 17,000 new jobs, but New Hampshire Businesses for... - February 08, 2009 - New Hampshire Businesses for Transportation & Infrastructure
SHOPitHollywood Has Entourage Walk-On Role Up for Auction on eBay
SHOPitHollywood is auctioning off a once in a lifetime opportunity to win a walk-on role on HBO's hit show Entourage. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation. - February 08, 2009 - SHOPitLA