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Witness the Life and Journey of Harriet Tubman Come to Life at the Independence Visitor Center

On Friday, February 20th, 2009, join Independence Visitor Center as the story and legacy of Harriet Tubman is brought to life. Meet the famous conductor of the Underground Railroad, known for making 19 trips in order to bring slaves to freedom. Listen to the storyteller describe the pursuits of... - February 12, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center

Robert Cipriano Accepts Appointment to Board of Directors

American Foundation for Children with AIDS (“AFCA”) announced today the appointment of Robert Cipriano to the Board of Directors. Mr. Cipriano and AFCA have been exploring the many opportunities to expand AFCA’s work and impact throughout the continent of Africa over the past year. - February 12, 2009 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS

2009 Running of the Bulls Travel Packages Available as San Fermin Bull Ranches Announced

The eight bull ranches providing toros bravos for the bullfights and bull runs have been announced in Pamplona, Spain. Ludus Tours can provide accommodations and tours to those seeking adventure at the Running of the Bulls. - February 12, 2009 - Ludus Tours

IntuiSkin Launches U.S. Operations

MEMSCAP (NYSE Euronext: MEMS), the leading provider of innovative solutions based on MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) technology, has announced that its subsidiary IntuiSkin, a leading provider of innovative solutions dedicated to scientific analysis of the skin and its specific care, has... - February 12, 2009 - Iatria Day Spa

Finding a Second Homes in a Private Community Not Always Easy- Private Communities.com

Private Communities Newswire - There's a whole other world of master planned communities that often go unnoticed by even the most savvy second home seeker. Buyers from all over America can miss these opportunities because they often do not appear on public multiple listing service (MLS) databases... - February 12, 2009 - Private Communities Registry

Great Hotels of the World Announces New Members

Great Hotels Organisation is pleased to announce two new member hotels in the UK and Greece. - February 12, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World

Independence Visitor Center Announces President Obama Day in Celebration of Black History Month

The Independence Visitor Center invites students to submit a video of their recitation of any of the famous speeches the President delivered during the course of his campaign. - February 12, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center

Gwen Ifill Book Reveal and Signing, The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama at the Independence Visitor Center

On Saturday, February 28, 2009, from 5 pm to 7 pm Gwen Ifill, Moderator and Managing Editor of “Washington Week”, will give a brief book reading and discussion of her newly-released book, followed by a book signing in Independence Ballroom at the Independence Visitor Center (6th &... - February 12, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center

Risk Insurance and Reinsurance Solutions Joins Advisor Nation as a Network Provider

Advisor Nation is pleased to welcome Risk insurance as a new Provider on its online business network for insurance and securities professionals. - February 12, 2009 - Advisor Nation

Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Sustainability and Historic Preservation Thought Leader Series

Experts to discuss how we regulate development to create a future that is environmentally, financially and socially sustainable. Panel Moderator: Rebecca Flora, Senior Vice President of Education and Research at the U.S. Green Building Council. Panelists: Chris Leinberger, Martine Combal, Chris Zimmerman. - February 12, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements

Action Party of Morton Grove Hosts "Open House" at Election Headquarters

The Morton Grove Action Party cordially invites all Morton Grove residents to an Open House at its election headquarters, located at 6005 W. Dempster, Morton Grove, on Wednesday, February 18, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Come out to meet the Action Party candidates for the April 7, 2009 municipal... - February 12, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove

The Dover Economic Development Committee Moves Ahead with Planning and Promotion of Trails in Dover, VT

The Dover Economic Development Committee in the Mount Snow region of Southern Vermont produces the Crosstown hiking trail map and is working on developing a number of trails in Dover. - February 12, 2009 - Dover Economic Development Committee

Medical Tourism Association Partners with Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters

The Medical Tourism Association (MTA) and Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters (LAAHU) partnered in the area of Medical Tourism to present Medical Tourism as a viable solution to the healthcare crisis in California and the US, during the LAAHU annual conference which takes place May 19-20... - February 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

A Toast to the Triangle Announces Signature Raffle Prizes for March 8th Fundraiser Event

Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities (www.tammylynncenter.org), has announced the 2009 A Toast to the Triangle raffle prizes. This year’s signature raffle prizes showcase Norwegian Cruise Lines, the Carolina Hurricanes, Synergy Spa, and... - February 12, 2009 - A Toast To The Triangle

Medical Tourism Association's Medical Tourism Magazine to Feature United Arab Emirates – UAE

The Medical Tourism Association has entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Health of the United Arab Emirates to do a special edition of the Medical Tourism Magazine dedicated to the United Arab Emirates. - February 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

Ocean Blue Software Launches the World’s First Application and a Complete Software Product Designed to CI+ Specification

Ocean Blue Software launches the world’s first application and a complete software product designed to CI+ specification, providing better security and a graphical display for Pay Per View operators and content developers. - February 11, 2009 - Ocean Blue Software

Online Scientific Auction Expands to Include Chemical and Pharmaceutical Processing Equipment

Laboratory equipment marketplace LabX broadens its reach with its new Process Equipment portal www.processX.com. Moving beyond just bench top research equipment and analytical instruments typically found on LabX, the process equipment portal serves large industrial machinery buyers and sellers. Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment such as capsule fillers and high shear granulators as well as food processing equipment such as industrial-sized wrapping machines are featured. - February 11, 2009 - LabX

Discover Life Out of the Doghouse This Valentine's Day with "the OneMinuteLover"

With Valentine's Day right around the corner, hundreds of men are scrambling for ways to pamper their partner without landing in the doghouse. ShareMyHeart.com is showing them the way with the release of “The OneMinuteLover-Love Made Simple…and Fun,” a new book from Stephen... - February 11, 2009 - ShareMyHeart.coom

MBody Strength Adds Innovative Weighted Vest to Fitness Equipment Lineup

MBody Strength has added the CloseGrip Weighted Vest to their fitness equipment lineup. In their ongoing mission to provide their customers with high-quality, low-cost, effective fitness equipment, MBody Strength is proud to offer the innovative CloseGrip Weighted Vest, which uses standard weight... - February 11, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC

Luxury Travel to Launch "Discover the Mekong Delta in Style" from Saigon

Luxury Travel Vietnam to Launch "Discover the Mekong Delta in Style." - February 11, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

The Medical Tourism Association Partners with Jordan Hospital to Hold the 1st Jordan International Medical Tourism Congress

The Medical Tourism Association in partnership with Jordan Hospital held the 1st Jordanian Medical Tourism conference from Jan 30 to Feb 2nd, 2009 in Amman Jordan at the Jordan Hospital. Abdalla Bashir, Director of Jordan Hospital organized the event. The event featured over 100 participants from... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

African Safari Club Launches Online Booking

African Safari Club’s new online booking facility is now live. In just six easy steps, customers can book Nile Cruises aboard the M.S. Da Vinci or M.S. Fleurette and Kenya Holidays staying at one of African Safari Club's six hotels. - February 11, 2009 - African Safari Club

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

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

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

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.

Business Leads Group: Free Sales-Leads Group Meets in Las Vegas

BLG members meet weekly at Mimi's Café in Summerlin not only to exchange qualified leads, but they work diligently to build solid business relationships, develop strong presentation skills and become proficient networkers. Only one representative of any given profession is accepted into their organization and members are chosen for their occupational expertise. - February 11, 2009 - Business Leads Group

Finally, Team Fitness America, Offers Economical Personal Trainers in Tampa, FL

The new division of affordable personal trainers in Tampa, which is offered by Team Fitness America, is phase one of a three step process to completely service the state of Florida. - February 11, 2009 - Team Fitness America

British Broadband Users Lose Trust in Their ISPs

The latest survey of over 500 www.ISPreview.co.uk readers, an impartial independent information and consumer review site covering UK broadband Internet Service Providers, has revealed that nearly half (44 per cent) of all broadband connected Brits had a lower level of trust in their ISP than they did a year ago. - February 11, 2009 - ISPreview.co.uk

North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue, U.s. Senators to Speak at CED’s Biotech 2009

Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the speakers for the Biotech 2009 conference, scheduled for Monday, Feb. - February 11, 2009 - CED

Medical Tourism Association Holds 1st Medical Tourism Conference in Israel

The Medical Tourism Association in partnership with ISI Scientific held the 1st Medical Tourism Conference in Israel on January 22nd, 2009 in Tel Aviv. The 1 day free conference focused on Medical Tourism opportunities for the country of Israel. The event featured over 60 participants from the top... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

Medical Tourism Association “Familiarization Tour” in El Salvador

The Medical Tourism Association has coordinated a “Fam” Familiarization Tour in conjunction with Export Salud to bring medical tourism facilitators to El Salvador. The Fam Tour for medical tourism will take place February 9 – 13, 2009. The attendees will perform site visits to El... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™

IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Present IMOCOM Experiences

The IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts now offer special packages, entitled IMOCOM Experiences, that create unforgettable moments within their luxurious properties, As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa in Vilamoura, and Monte Santo in Carvoeiro. The offers are incorporated in themes such as Family, Romance,... - February 11, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts

Reform Institute Expands Advisory Committee to Help Guide Bold Agenda

Non-Partisan Think Tank Will Tackle Critical National Issues in 2009 with the Help of Lance Bultena, Partner Hogan & Hartson, LLP; Bob Martin, Partner (Retired), Accenture, LLP; and Scott Greiper, President, Secure Strategy Group. - February 11, 2009 - Reform Institute

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

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

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.

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

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