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North Carolina Education Ball to be Featured on ABC11
Thirty minute special to highlight work of CISNC. - June 28, 2008 - Communities in Schools of NC
International Players Tour Launches New Districts in Florida and Virginia
IPT expansion provides opportunity for new members to qualify for $20,000 Winner’s Share at the 2008 Tour Championship - Horseshoe Bay Resort in Marble Falls, TX. - June 28, 2008 - International Players Tour
ILY Enterprise, Inc Announces the World’s First 6X SATA Blu-Ray Duplicator
ILY Enterprise, Inc., a leading provider of high performance duplication systems, announces the release of the world’s first 6X SATA Blu-ray Duplicator, a breakthrough technology to take the duplicator industry by storm. "We are the first and only to present a 6x SATA Blu-Ray... - June 28, 2008 - ILY Enterprise Inc.
Getting a Good Last Minute Deal Has Become Easier at www.holistay.com
Summer holidays are getting closer. Right now, countless last minute deals are being offered and leave many costumers confused: are they really cheaper; are they serious and well organized? Holistay has a new solution for this problem: All available last minute deals are already included in the total price. That makes it easier to find and to compare available offers - without endless search and stress. - June 28, 2008 - Holistay
Hotel Posta Auctions Vacation Packages on LuxuryLink.com
LuxuryLink.com, the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces the addition of the luxurious, Hotel Posta in Italy, to their prestigious collection of hotels, spas, vacation packages and cruises throughout the world. - June 27, 2008 - Luxury Link LLC.
The Summer Sunset Music Festival Draws Thousands of People Annually; the Associates of the Newport Marriott Hotel Have Raised Over 100 Thousand Dollars for Children
Associates of the Newport Marriott Hotel have raised more than $100,000 for Children’s Miracle Network and Boys and Girls Club over an 11 year span at the Sunset Music Festival. If you are attending this summer’s festival for any of the Boz Scaggs, Melissa Etheridge, Plain White T's, Mae and The Kung Fu Girls, Jimmie Vaughan, Indigo Girls, or John Hiatt and the Ageless Beauties concerts, be sure to get to the Marriott tent at the Entrance of the Newport Yachting Center at 5:30pm. - June 27, 2008 - Newport Marriott Hotel, RI
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Cannot Satisfy Worldwide Ticket Demand … Yet HotelsCombined.com Can Satisfy Worldwide Accommodation Demand
One World, One Dream is the theme of the Beijing Games - and if overseas ticket demand is any indicator, the whole world wants to be in Beijing for the Games to live their dream. Unfortunately Beijing Games organizers cannot satisfy worldwide ticket demand. But it is not just about trying to get... - June 27, 2008 - HotelsCombined
PLS Unveils Website for Project Green AV – Where Green Ideas Become Great Ideas
Project Green AV (PGAV) is not your typical Green Initiative. PGAV is committed to bringing together colleagues and consumers involved in the AV industry to learn about, discuss and teach environmentally responsible and cost-effective solutions for AV purchases, installation, new technology and projects. The PGAV website, www.projectgreenav.com, is live and open to public viewing and participation. - June 27, 2008 - Projector Lamp Services, LLC
Stefan Truebner Resort Manager at Away Resort Koh Kood
Astudo Hotel & Resort Management has announced the appointment of Stefan Truebner as Resort Manager for Away Resort. - June 27, 2008 - Astudo Hotel & Resort Group
The 2nd International Marlin and Tuna Fishing Tournament
The International Marlin and Tuna Fishing Tournament enters its second year this year with last year’s competition drawing thousands of participants from all over the world including the United States and Canada. This year’s tournament begins on July 10th and ends on July 12th, 2008,... - June 27, 2008 - Riviera Nayarit
Operation-SOS Honors Gulf War Troops with Celebration, Bike/Car Show and Vendor Fair
Operation-SOS is a custom car and bike show, a vendor fair and a welcome home celebration for the troops returning from the Gulf War. The event is scheduled for August 2nd at Wild Wing Cafe, Tampa. - June 27, 2008 - Florida Veterans Assistance Association
Experience Riviera Nayarit On-Line; New Destination Unveils Website Videos
Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit Unveils Website Videos: Experience the New Vacation Paradise On-Line. For the first time, view the Riviera Nayarit, Mexico’s newest vacation paradise, without having to leave the comfort of your own desk. The vacation Mecca which unfolds just 10 minutes north... - June 27, 2008 - Riviera Nayarit
"Discover Our Treasures Online" Then Experience It for Free
Watch Videos and Enter in a Chance to Win a Free Vacation to Riviera Nayarit. Travel professionals can now watch videos on the Riviera Nayarit website, www.RivieraNayarit.com and enter in a chance to win a vacation to Mexico’s newest destination, Riviera Nayarit, for free. The prize is... - June 27, 2008 - Riviera Nayarit
Border Security Organizations Holding National Event at the Border July 4th
Gathering In CA Will Bring Various Groups Together To Celebrate National Sovereignty. A coalition of pro border security and anti illegal immigration groups announced an event designed to solidify their voice and celebrate national sovereignty. Billed as Operation Secure America Now,... - June 27, 2008 - Border Patrol Auxiliary
International Brangus Breeders Association Prepares for Annual Summit in Nashville
In partnership with the Southeastern Brangus Breeders Association, the International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is preparing for the 2008 Summit, to be held in Nashville, Tennessee August 7-9 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. The Summit includes educational programs with industry-leading,... - June 27, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association
Safe Rides Unlimited Promises to Maintain Current Discount Pricing on Safe Rides
During this time of high Gas prices, Safe Rides Unlimited's Founder Mohib Sattar promised to maintain the current discounted pricing for safe ride users. - June 27, 2008 - Safe Rides Unlimited non profit organization
Joe Cline Named Accredited Buyer's Representative in Austin, Texas
The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation is the measure of professionalism and qualification in helping buyers acquire residential property. - June 27, 2008 - Affinity Properties
Denver's Highlands Square to Roll Out Red, White, and Blue Carpet for Democratic National Convention (DNC) Visitors
Unconventional Fare in Highlands Square Days to Include Free Shuttle, Dining, Shopping, and Spa Specials. - June 27, 2008 - Highlands Merchant Association
Northern Kentucky Electric Service Unveils New Branding
NKES Announces New Look, Website and Adds Green Program to Service Offerings. - June 27, 2008 - Northern Kentucky Electric Service
Howard Alum Joins Honor Society Staff
Howard University alum Blair A. Edwards is the new regional manager for Southern chapters of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). NSCS is an honor society inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores, and has 650,000 members at 230 colleges and universities across the United... - June 27, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Western Kentucky Alum Joins NSCS Staff
Western Kentucky alumnus Luke Davis is the new regional manager for Southwestern and Midwestern chapters of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars(NSCS). NSCS is an honor society inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores, and has 650,000 members at 230 colleges and universities across... - June 27, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Kansas Alum Joins NSCS Staff
University of Kansas alum Colleen Grosch is the new regional manager for Midwestern chapters of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). NSCS is an honor society inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores, and has 650,000 members at 230 colleges and universities across the United... - June 27, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
July 19th 2008: the Jenna Druck Foundation Hosts San Diego’s First Ever Young Women’s Leadership Middle School Program
On Saturday July 19th 2008, The Jenna Druck Foundation’s “Young Women’s Leadership Program” (YWL) will team up with author, advice columnist, and TV personality, Jess Weiner, to host a very special event for the middle school girls of San Diego County. After appearances on MTV, CNN and The Tyra Banks Show; Seventeen Magazine columnist Jess Weiner has designed an interactive interpretation of what it really means to be “Pretty, Hot, & Popular.” - June 27, 2008 - Jenna Druck Foundation
Local College Planning Company Launches Student-Athlete Program
Solutions for Tuition, a Denver-based college planning company, has recently launched Student-Athlete Rx, a unique athletic recruiting system specifically designed to help the student-athlete market themselves to get noticed by college coaches. The company will be providing free workshops on this... - June 27, 2008 - Solutions for Tuition, LLC
ILY Enterprise, Inc Announces the Most Compact Dual-Drive Autoloader System
ILY Enterprise, Inc., a leading provider of high performance duplication systems, announces the release of the new Spartan Max D2 Autoloader, the latest addition to ILY Enterprise’s extensive duplicator product lines. "The new Spartan Max D2 is definitely the most anticipated standalone... - June 27, 2008 - ILY Enterprise Inc.
Just Launched iStayGreen.org Helps Travelers Separate Green from Greenwashing
Greenwashing is a big problem in travel, especially with hotels, and the newly launched social network travel website iStayGreen.org plans to separate truly "Green" from hoteliers employing sneaky PR tactics to appear eco-friendly. - June 27, 2008 - iStayGreen.org
Erotic Massage Workshop for Couples Featured at Living Waters Spa
This is a time for lovers to expand their relationship, grow closer to each other, and to celebrate sensuality in a safe monogamous context. You will learn various massage techniques that will give you new “tools for the toolbox of intimacy & romance.” - June 26, 2008 - Living Waters Spa
HotelClub Launches a Sponsorship Scheme with a Difference
HotelClub launches a sponsorship scheme with a difference by offering help to smaller businesses and organizations. Registration is made easy by going to the online application page at http://www.hotelclub.com/sponsorship. - June 26, 2008 - HotelClub
Two New Orthodox Parishes to Open in Baltimore
Parishes to bring ancient liturgy experience to southeast Baltimore. - June 26, 2008 - North American Old Catholic Church
SOS India Celebrates SOS Day Across the Country
Opens its 32nd Children’s Village for the children of Begusarai- Bihar. - June 26, 2008 - Lexicon PR
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Teleconference and Webinar on The Impact of IFRS: Getting Ready for the Major Change to Tax Operations on 9/25/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live teleconference and webinar on The Impact of IFRS: Getting Ready for the Major Change to Tax Operations. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday,... - June 26, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Speaking of Women’s Health Conference Seeking Honorees
Erika Mangrum, co-chair of Raleigh’s Speaking of Women’s Health Conference (www.swhraleigh.com) and president of Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that the organization is accepting honoree nominations for the 2008 conference to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 from... - June 26, 2008 - Speaking of Women's Health
IBM Honored at North Carolina Education Ball
Corporation Receives H. Glenn Williams Power of One Award from Communities in Schools of North Carolina. - June 26, 2008 - Communities in Schools of NC
Colliers Trombello Kölbel Advises Tishman Speyer on Sale of Office Building
The investment company Tishman Speyer has sold the office building at Hans-Böckler-Strasse 36 in Düsseldorf as part of a share deal. Purchaser of the property is the pan-European property fund VastNed Offices/Industrial. The purchase price amounted to ca. 30 million euros. This is the... - June 26, 2008 - Colliers Trombello Kölbel Immobilienconsulting GmbH
El Arrayán Hosts Special Charity Night to Support Children of the Dump
Puerto Vallarta's favorite Mexican restaurant is holding a special fundraising dinner on July 12th to benefit the Children of the Dump and School of Champions summer camp program for underprivileged Puerto Vallarta children. Fifteen percent of the night's proceeds will be donated. - June 26, 2008 - Children of the Dump
Paolo Soleri Serves Dinner at Annual Italian Night
Arcosanti's Italian Night dinner and performance on July 19, 2008 features a family-style Italian meal served by founder Paolo Soleri. - June 26, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
NCADA Inducts New Officiers & Board of Directors at 31st Annual Meeting
The NC Association of Defense Attorneys (NCADA) held its 31st Annual Meeting June 12-15, 2008. Officers and board of directors took office at the close of the Meeting. Brian O. Beverly, Young Moore & Henderson, P.A., Raleigh, is the 31st president of the NCADA. Kenneth Kyre, Jr., Pinto Coates... - June 26, 2008 - NC Association of Defense Attorneys
23 Year Old Brings Facebookers and Myspacers Together to Raise Money for the Red Cross
A newly designed website was just released where facebookers and myspacers can post their photo and link on the "Wall of Fame." Small photos are $1 and large ones are $5. Sponsors can also buy ad space. All the profits will go to the Red Cross. The idea behind the site is that there are millions of "face-spacers" out there and if they all joined together in this campaign the results would set records. - June 26, 2008 - The Fame Wall.com
Red Bull Flugtag Team Will Soar for SHOC Foundation
Five members of the Rose City Rollers roller derby league are competing in this year’s Red Bull Flugtag competition. The team, named the “Funky Four Plus One More” are creating a hand-built, human-powered “flying roller skate” with wings that will be flown and piloted by one of the team members. The craft will be pushed off of a 30 foot platform over the Willamette River. - June 26, 2008 - Sherie Hildreth Ovarian Cancer Foundation
Vermont Passes New Festival Wine Legislation
Vermont wineries and organizers of the Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival were in a celebratory mood last week when Vermont’s Governor Jim Douglas signed into law new legislation beneficial to Vermont wineries and the festival. Vermont Life publisher Tom Kelly, Commissioner Bruce Hyde... - June 26, 2008 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
Samson Carts Achieves Gold Level Cradle to CradleSM Certification
Samson Carts Leads Material Handling Industry being First to Achieve Sustainable Certification. - June 25, 2008 - ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress
All the Spa Services You Can Have in 1 Day
At Spa Chinois in New York City, for $5000, up to 5 clients can have as many spa services as they want from 10am to 6pm. - June 25, 2008 - Spa & Salon Chinois
Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) Launches New Website Targeted to Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer, Social Network for Survivors
Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) launches new website targeting young women affected by breast cancer, social network for young survivors of breast cancer and plans to release young survivor calendar in late Summer. - June 25, 2008 - Tigerlily Foundation
i4cp Survey Finds Most Employers Have No Plan to Stem Baby Boomer Brain Drain
An i4cp study found that 77% of responding organizations do not currently have a phased retirement program in place. As its name implies, “phased retirement” allows an employee who is approaching retirement to continue employment with a reduced workload. - June 25, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Stephen Baldwin’s AsSALT Tour Set to Invade the Lone Star State
The actor will bring some of the extreme sports’ legendary athletes to Austin. - June 25, 2008 - The Breakthrough Ministry
Hearts United 2008 Medical and Educational Conference
First-Ever Gathering of Children with Rare Hypoplastic Right Heart Syndrome Brings Families Together in Minneapolis, MN. - June 25, 2008 - Hypoplastic Right Hearts
Actress Joins Others to Speak Out Against Hospital Infections - Will They Listen?
Actress and Patient Safety Advocate, Alicia Cole will be bringing her awareness campaign to Sacramento as two important hospital infection bills are making their way through the California legislature. Senate Bill 158 sponsored by Sen. Dean Florez and SB 1058 sponsored by Sen. Elaine Alquist. - June 25, 2008 - Alicia Cole
Connecticut BBB Offers Advice on Avoiding Summer Scams
Researching Before Hiring Can Save Money and Prevent Headaches. - June 25, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Children's Charity Founder, Casey Baynes, Named as One of "100 Extraordinary Women" in National Contest
Casey Baynes, Founder and Executive Director of the Maryland Based Casey Cares Foundation, was named as one of "100 Extraordinary Women" by Kraft Foods. Winners were selected on the basis of “how a woman improved her family and/or community in an inspirational way, as well as originality and composition” of the essay. Ms. Baynes will be flown roundtrip from Baltimore to LA to attend the LA Film Festival on June 28th, reception and participation in a national photo shoot. - June 25, 2008 - Casey Cares Foundation
National MS Society Virtual Advocacy Day Addresses NC Senate Budget
During last week’s Senate budget debate, MS Activists held a Virtual Advocacy Day on June 17 and made contact with 64% of North Carolina Senators. By organizing a Virtual Advocacy Day, constituents were given the opportunity to participate from the comfort and convenience of their home or office, thereby increasing the participation numbers from previous advocacy days. - June 25, 2008 - National MS Society - Eastern North Carolina Chapter