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Celebrity Photographer, Mycki Manning's Fairy Art Joins the Michael Godard Art Gallery
Mycki Manning's Fairy Art & Fairy Portrait Experience will join The Michael Godard Art Gallery at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. Soft opening reception, Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. Mycki's captivating fairy art is showcased at the Godard Gallery featuring an experience in which someone can become the artwork: beginning with a fairy makeover, and then a unique photography session resulting in artful fantasy photos & a canvas original which is painted with oils by Mycki. - December 21, 2008 - Mycki Manning Image Design, Inc.
Auto Insurance Coverage Extends to Furry Companions
In an effort to attract more new customers, auto insurance companies like Progressive are providing auto insurance protection for the insured owner’s pet at no additional charge according to InsuranceBureau.com. - December 21, 2008 - InsuranceBureau.com
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives $2.1 Million Asbestos Research Grant
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) has announced that it has received a contract totaling $2.1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to study vermiculite (or Libby amphibole), a mineral resembling mica used in insulation, packing and other processes. A... - December 21, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Pinehurst Modern Woodmen Members Plant Trees for Sandhills Habitat
On December 6, local Modern Woodmen of America members gave a lasting gift to the community. Members of the Pinehurst Modern Woodmen Camp gathered at Lourdes Saavedra's home to landscape her new Habitat house. Lourdes is one of 160 Habitat homeowners in the Sandhills region and the first to receive... - December 21, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
The Medical Tourism Association’s Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress Announces Its Official Conference Venue and Hotel
The Medical Tourism Association’s Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Tourism Congress announces its official conference venue and hotel for the 1st annual Latin America Medical Tourism and Health Congress, April 27th-29th, in Monterrey Mexico. The Official Congress Hotel is the... - December 21, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
School Administrators Union Applauds President-Elect Obama’s Selection of Rep. Hilda L. Solis as Secretary of Labor
AFSA President Jill Levy responds to the selection of Rep. Hilda L. Solis as the new Secretary of Labor. - December 21, 2008 - American Federation of School Administrators
ARISE Foundation Will Provide Essential Life Skills Training to the Metropolitan D.C. Police School Resource Officers
Continuing its strong four-year partnership with the D.C. police department, ARISE will conduct its two-day Life Skills Instructor Certification Training for School Resource Officers on December 22nd and 23rd in Washington D.C. - December 21, 2008 - ARISE Foundation
Chile Ministry of Education Selects TEFL Institute for Summer English Teaching Program
TEFL Institute participated in a rigorous selection process conducted by the Ministry of Education to receive this honor as the only TEFL training organization approved to offer a Summer Program for teaching English in Chile during the Summer. This is TEFL Institute fourth year to receive such an honor. - December 20, 2008 - TEFL Institute
PhotographyCorner.com Announces 2008 Photograph of the Year Contest with $11,500 in Prizes
PhotographyCorner.com announces the 2008 Photograph of the Year contest, featuring nine, high-profile sponsors with over $11,500 in prizes to be won including a grand prize valued at almost $4,000. The contest is free to enter, with submissions accepted via email. Any photograph taken in 2008 is eligible to be entered. - December 20, 2008 - PhotographyCorner.com
HelpKeepWarm.org Schedules Sleeping Bag Distribution to the Homeless
HelpKeepWarm.org, founded by Tampa, Florida resident Ricki South, will distribute up to 400 new sleeping bags (valued at $8,000 - $10,000) on Sunday, December 21, at various locations in Hillsborough County. “Our goal was to collect 1,000 bags this year but considering the economy, we are... - December 20, 2008 - HelpKeepWarm.org
Historic New York City Warehouse Protected Forever by Preservation Easement
Last week, the 95-year old Austin, Nichols & Co. Warehouse designed by Cass Gilbert was formally protected by the donation of a preservation easement to the Trust for Architectural Easements. - December 20, 2008 - Trust for Architectural Easements
David Lee Morton, Realtor in Charlotte, NC Receives Nationally Accredited Certified Apartment Property Supervisor Designation (CAPS ®)
Charlotte, NC Realtor and Certified Apartment Property Supervisor David Lee Morton of DL Morton Realty, Inc., also #1 Producers with DL Morton Realty, Inc. in Charlotte North Carolina has been awarded the Certified Apartment Property Supervisor (CAPS ®) Designation from the National Apartment Association Education Institute. - December 20, 2008 - David Morton Real Estate
American Deer & Wildlife Alliance Welcomes Frigid Forage as New Member
The American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) is proud to announce their latest ADWA Ally. Frigid Forage is the first food plot seed included in the popular ADWA Buyer’s Guide. With an extensive background in the wildlife industry, John Barsody is qualified in providing buyers with advice... - December 20, 2008 - American Deer & Wildlife Alliance
New Toast Podcast Presents Holiday Gift Ideas to Triangle Businesses and Individual Donors
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced the release of a podcast discussing plans for the 24th annual A Toast to the Triangle event. The podcasts features commentary from Maria Hernandez, director of development for The Tammy Lynn... - December 20, 2008 - A Toast To The Triangle
Date Announced for Second Annual Run for Young
Christ Episcopal Church (www.christchurchraleigh.org) has announced that the second annual Run for Young event will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11 at Christ Episcopal Church, located at 120 E. Edenton St. Run for Young is an event to raise community awareness about the dangers of drinking and... - December 20, 2008 - Run for Young
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Headlining Legal Conference on Privacy Issues in Manhattan
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia will headline, The Institute of American and Talmudic Law’s (IAT Law) Midwinter Conference, entitled, “The Right to Privacy and Individual Liberties – From Ancient Times to the Cyberspace Age,” on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. - December 20, 2008 - The Institute of American & Talmudic Law
Leading Airline News Site Online Travel Review Releases Its 10 Strangest Airline Stories of 2008
Online Travel Review, a leading airline news website, has released the 10 strangest airline news stories of 2008. From the pilot who was fired for letting a teenager fly a 737 to the flight attendant who lit a plane on fire so he wouldn't have to fly to Saskatoon, this year has been full of strange airline tales. - December 20, 2008 - Online Travel Review
Bobokus.com Launches Forex Education, Coaching, and Community Website for Currency Traders Worldwide
Today, a new opportunity exists for Currency or Forex Traders to attain a complete and personalized education in for profitably trading in the Foreign Exchange market. Given the proper education and trading methods, members of the site will become and remain profitable in today's volatile markets. - December 20, 2008 - Bobokus
New Product Release: Fisher & Paykel HC234 Integrated CPAP and Humidifier
MySleepMask has listed the new Fisher & Paykel HC234 as the company’s top recommendation among integrated CPAP machines. - December 20, 2008 - MySleepMask
Paint the Mic; a Poems & Pictures Event
Ceiba Collective builds its name with a striking first event. Paint The Mic is a perfect portrait of poetic art where poets and painters work in collaboration, bringing a new perspective to visual art through poetry and prose. Paint The Mic will take place on Monday January 5, 2009 at 7 PM at La... - December 20, 2008 - Ceiba
Wyndmoor Hose Company No. 1 Strives to Continue Community Involvement
Whether it is fighting fires or ensuring needy children and families have an opportunity to celebrate the holidays, Wyndmoor volunteers are near. - December 20, 2008 - Wyndmoor Hose Company No. 1
Effects of Political Instability in Thailand on Hotel Operators – a Study by HotelsCombined.com
Hotel comparison search engine HotelsCombined.com has released statistics on the effects of anti-government protestors blockading Bangkok airports on hotel operators in Thailand. The research was conducted by calculating the number of daily reservation requests to Thailand by global... - December 20, 2008 - HotelsCombined
Auto Insurance Quotes Comparison Made Easy
InsuranceBureau.com, a consumer watchdog group, is now offering free auto (http://www.InsuranceBureau.com) insurance quotes search on their website. InsuranceBureau.com, known for its unbiased informational resources on insurance issues, is endeavoring to help individuals in this struggling... - December 20, 2008 - InsuranceBureau.com
C.J. Manahey to Preach Two Sundays at Sovereign Grace Church in Apex NC
C.J. Mahaney, president of Sovereign Grace Ministries, will be visiting Sovereign Grace Church in Apex NC to preach two messages on January 25th 2009 and February 8th 2009. - December 19, 2008 - Sovereign Grace Church
Marrison Properties Launches Marbella Real Estate Website
Marrison Marbella Property Launches Marbella Real Estate Website - December 19, 2008 - Marrison Marbella Property
Reasoning Mind Expands to More Houston Area Schools Due to a $1.2 Million Grant from the ExxonMobil Foundation
This Grant from the ExxonMobil Foundation Funds Reasoning Mind and Houston A+ Challenge and Will Improve Math Education in Elementary and Middle Schools Throughout the Houston School District. - December 19, 2008 - Reasoning Mind, Inc.
Women's Expo Announces Holiday Special
Expo Floor Plan Now Available Online. - December 19, 2008 - Women's Expo
Karin A. French, Assistant National Managing Partner, Professional Standards, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Smaller Reporting Company on 2/24/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Karin A. French, Assistant National Managing Partner of Professional Standards, Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Smaller Reporting Company... - December 19, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Things to Do in Switzerland – GeckoGo Now Offers Travel Tips for Those Going to Switzerland
About GeckoGo: GeckoGo (www.geckogo.com) is a travel site for independent travelers that helps plan things to do in Thailand, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland and other countries. Publicly launched in October 2008, GeckoGo is the fastest growing source of unique travel content on the Internet, with over 110,000 travel tips and reviews. GeckoGo is based in Mountain View, California. - December 19, 2008 - GeckoGo
Dean Beddow, Senior Manager - Practice Quality, Audit Quality and Risk Management, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on SQCS No. 7 on 02/10/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Dean Beddow, Senior Manager - Practice Quality, Audit Quality and Risk Management of Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “SQCS No. 7 Managing... - December 19, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Tania Sergott, Senior Manager - Audit Standards, Policies and Methodologies, Deloitte & Touche to Speak at KC’s Event on SQCS No. on 02/10/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Tania Sergott, Senior Manager - Audit Standards, Policies and Methodologies of Deloitte & Touche LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “SQCS No. 7 Managing... - December 19, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Steven C. Bennett, Partner, Chair, e-Discovery Committee, Jones Day to Speak at KC’s Event on Strategic E-Discovery on 1/28/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Steven C. Bennett, Partner, Chair, e-Discovery Committee, Founding Member, Sedona Conference Working Group on International E-Discovery of Jones Day will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - December 19, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Need Cash for Christmas? GoldFellow™ Pays Top Dollar Fast for Gold.
GoldFellow™ was started with the goal of providing consumers a trusted, safe and convenient way to sell their unwanted gold, platinum and silver jewelry for cash. They now offer their 30 years of expertise to you. GoldFellow’s™ mission is to pay you top dollar for your gold, platinum and silver. - December 19, 2008 - Gold Fellow
Foreclosure Assistance Offered
Blue Realty GMAC, Asset Manager for the State of New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency and Affordable Housing Manager for the State of New Jersey, is offering foreclosure assistance to NJ residents who are finding themselves challenged by the current economic environment impacting 1 out of... - December 19, 2008 - Blue Realty
Keanu Reeves, William Peterson, Stephen Bogardus and Ben Barnes Ranked #1 Actors of the Week
Keanu Reeves, William Petersen, Stephen Bogardus and Ben Barnes are the #1 Actors of the Week in Film, Television, Theatre and Home Video, it was announced today by The Actors Hall of Fame. The Top 10 Actors of the Week recognize those actors who star in the most popular Film, Television, Broadway... - December 19, 2008 - The Actors Hall of Fame Foundation
School Administrators Commend President-Elect Obama’s Selection of Arne Duncan as Secretary of Education
AFSA President Jill Levy responds to President-elect Barack Obama's selection of Chicago schools executive Arne Duncan as the new Secretary of Education. - December 19, 2008 - American Federation of School Administrators
CheapOair Announces Last Minute Flight Deals for Obama's Inauguration
CheapOair is offering Obama's Inauguration flight deals plus a $15USD coupon, so those wanting to attend can do so while staying within their budget. - December 19, 2008 - CheapOair
Child Predator Safety Educator Pattie Fitzgerald Set to Guest on "Peas In Their Pods" Radio Webcast
Pattie Fitzgerald, child predator safety educator and founder of Safely Ever After, Inc., will be a guest on "Peas In Their Pods" – a radio webcast educating parents and the general public about child abductions and how to prevent them. Hosted by Gaétane Borders and co-hosted... - December 19, 2008 - Safely Ever After, Inc.
Business Chambers Lift Spirits of Foster Care Children in Pasadena
During the holidays, foster care children, who do not live with their parents, exhibit depression, a feeling of isolation, and despair. For those children served by Hillsides, a foster care children’s charity in Pasadena that also serves families in crisis living in Los Angeles County, they... - December 19, 2008 - Hillsides
Local Chiropractors Gives Holiday Support for Foster Care Charity
Pasadena Charity Receives Holiday Help for Children and Families in Crisis. - December 19, 2008 - Hillsides
Seattle Area Photographer Bruce Yates' Award Winning Lemon Shark Photo Goes on Display at Smithsonian, Raises Money for Charity
Bellevue, Washington's Bruce Yates' "Cheshire Cat Grin" Shark Photo Wins Prestigious Award, is Featured in Nature's Best Photography Exhibition in Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. - December 18, 2008 - UnderwaterReflections.com
ADWA Welcomes Classic Creations
From whitetail deer to elk, show your love for the outdoors in style. Frank and Angie McCubbins of Classic Creations have been creating ‘Wildlife Sculptures in Gold’ for more than 35 years. McCubbins sculpts the animals and scenery deep below the surface under extreme magnification,... - December 18, 2008 - American Deer & Wildlife Alliance
O’Guin Decorative Arts Project Manager Receives ArcusStone Certification
Project Manager Mitchell Shields says, "The certification training deepened my understanding of the material and expanded my vision as to how it can be used." - December 18, 2008 - O'Guin Decorative Arts
Michael R. Geske, COO of Aphelion Legal Solutions to Speak at KC’s Event on E-Discovery on 2/18/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Michael R. Geske, Chief Operating Officer of Aphelion Legal Solutions will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Strategic E-Discovery: Taking Steps to Avoid... - December 18, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Pasadena Foster Care Charity Celebrates Season at Parkway Grill
Volunteers Raise Funds to Benefit Children’s Programs. - December 18, 2008 - Hillsides
National Entertainment Business Relocated to San Antonio; HeidisStudio to Debut
San Antonio new resident, owner and operator "Heidi Cataldo-Blais" has relocated her business "HeidisStudio" (www.HeidisStudio.4t.com), a business devoted specifically to Talent Development, Image Consultation, Photographic Art and Entertainment. "HeidisStudio", is now open for business in San Antonio, TX with a Grand Opening on February 1st, 2009. - December 18, 2008 - HeidisStudio
Independence Visitor Center Chooses Osiris Group as New Marketing Company
Independence Visitor Center Corporation (IVCC), located in the heart of Historic Philadelphia, has selected Osiris Group as its new marketing agency of record. Osiris was chosen over several competing agencies to develop the overall creative concept and integrated plan of action for IVCC’s upcoming marketing efforts. - December 18, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
Edward J. O'Connell, Partner of Jones Day to Speak at KC’s Event on Mitigating the Impact of Risky Investments (CDOs, Credit Default Swaps, and Others) on 06/29/2009
The Knowledge Congress is a series of live webcast produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory and tecchnology changes across a variety of industries announced today that Edward J. O'Connell, Partner of Jones Day will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming... - December 18, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Mitigating the Impact of Risky Investments (CDOs, Credit Default Swaps, and Others)
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Mitigating the Impact of Risky Investments (CDOs, Credit Default Swaps, and others): a Practical Guide for Municipalities and other public works companies. This... - December 18, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Holiday Season Creates Unique Problems for Homeowners
InsuranceBureau.com reports that many home insurance companies see a spike in (http://www.InsuranceBureau.com) home insurance claims during and after the winter holiday season. With this time of year there are specific perils that homeowners should be aware of. The holiday season may bring along... - December 18, 2008 - InsuranceBureau.com