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5th Annual Negro Spirituals Heritage Day
The event was initiated by Friends of Negro Spirituals, an Oakland-based organization with the goal of preserving Negro Spirituals through educating the public. - June 16, 2008 - Friends of Negro Spirituals
CBC's Rick Davidson Recognized as 2008 Honoree for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Morris, Bergen and Passaic Counties in NJ
Rick Davidson, president and COO of Coldwell Banker Commercial Affiliates (CBC®), one of the largest commercial real estate brokerage franchise systems, was recognized as the 2008 Honoree for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Morris, Bergen and Passaic counties in New Jersey. Davidson was presented... - June 15, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Commercial
Open Source Unconference - Osscamp Delhi Summer Edition
OSSCamp Delhi Summer Edition, scheduled for June 21st 2008 at Indian Social Institute, Lodi Road, New Delhi. - June 15, 2008 - OSS Camp
Church to President: Close GitMo
Church urges President Bush to restore constitutional integrity by allowing due process for Guantanamo Bay detainees. - June 15, 2008 - North American Old Catholic Church
Rebuilding Together and NARI Work Together to Assist Low-Income Homeowners
Rebuilding Together, the nation’s lead nonprofit working to preserve affordable homeownership, and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), the only national association dedicated exclusively to the remodeling industry, have forged an alliance. The partnership will allow... - June 15, 2008 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Morton Grove Forest Workday
Action Party Trustee & Wife Working to Preserve the Forests. - June 15, 2008 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Australian Flight School Set to Accept International Pilot Students
The surging growth of the worldwide aviation industry has caused a critical pilot shortage which has encouraged Pacific Flight Services to open its doors to international flight training students, according to rumors. - June 15, 2008 - Pacific Flight Services
Alliance of NYS ARTS Organizations Changes Its Name to NYS ARTS
NYS ARTS announced that after 33 years it is retiring the full name The Alliance of New York State Arts Organizations and will now officially be known simply as NYS ARTS. - June 15, 2008 - NYS ARTS
Curves of Pinellas Park South, FL Introduces CurvesSmart Personalized Coaching System
Imagine having the world's most advanced fitness coach at your disposal every workout. This coach customizes workouts based on your unique body signature, strength and endurance, and adjusts each machine accordingly. This coach monitors your range of motion, heart rate, progression and regression, and adjusts intensity accordingly. Truly Smart. - June 15, 2008 - Curves of Pinellas Park South
Myanmar Victims Aided by Humanity First
The deadly category III cyclone Nargis that devastated Myanmar on May 2 has left thousands destitute and unaided weeks after the blow. In an immediate response to the natural disaster, Humanity First volunteers in Bangkok, Thailand, met with UN OCHA teams to collaborate in efforts to deploy large... - June 15, 2008 - Humanity First
Earthquake Victims in China to be Aided by Humanity First
The earthquake that hit central China on May 12 left people shaken in bordering Thailand and Vietnam and much destruction in its wake. An official death count stands a month after the destruction at 69,146, with another 17,516 still missing. In the Sichuan Province alone, 80% of the buildings were... - June 15, 2008 - Humanity First
Christian Radio Stations Around the World Secure Major Gifts to Ensure Mission Success in an Uncertain Economy
Polaris Fundraising Worldwide (www.polarisfundraising.com) assists Christian Broadcasters in raising major gifts to increase annual fund revenues, realize capital campaign goals, and meet other critical financial needs. - June 15, 2008 - Polaris Fundraising Worldwide
Take Off - Model Airplane Enthusiasts Experience the Thrill of Flight in the Park Academy of Model Aeronautics Launches Novel Park Pilot Program
Turn off the TV. Throw the Gameboy in the junk drawer. Instead, pick up a model airplane and head to a local park. That’s the message the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is delivering to both aspiring and seasoned aviators, young and old alike, this summer as its new Park Pilot Program... - June 15, 2008 - Academy of Model Aeronautics
Y explore Yosemite Adventures Announces Agreement with Naturalist David Lukas
Renowned author agrees to lead Naturalist Excursion Series for popular Yosemite adventure company. - June 15, 2008 - Y explore Yosemite Adventures
Ballet Tech Cincinnati Announces Dance Gala Stars for 2008
International Dance Gala:16 Fabulous dancers;10 world renowned companies; 8 different countries display gravity defying athleticism, artistry and strength, classic and new edgy choreography. The best dancers, best companies, best choreography in the world offer diverse cast, music and dance styles. - June 15, 2008 - arts innovation movement: aim cincinnati
Secret High Efficiency Spark Plug Makes It's Debut in Street Driven Applications Improving Overall Engine Efficiency, Mileage and Power Output Above Any Other
WeaponX Performance announced today that its revolutionary new spark plug is now available to consumers on its new Web site, www.weaponxperformance.com. The innovative spark plug uses an exclusive new Firing Technology that improves overall engine efficiency to levels never before seen in typical... - June 14, 2008 - WeaponX Performance
National MS Society Announces Bike MS: Historic New Bern Ride September 12-14
The National MS Society’s 20th Anniversary Bike MS ride (formerly the MS 150) has been scheduled for September 12-14 in historic downtown New Bern. The two-day ride is one of North Carolina’s largest recreational rides, featuring courses of 30 miles, 75 miles, and 100 miles each day. It... - June 14, 2008 - National MS Society - Eastern North Carolina Chapter
New Motorcoach Council Incorporates
Not-for-profit organization will benefit industry and riders. - June 14, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Motorcoach Council Seeks Proposals for Market Research, Branding and Advertising Campaign
The Motorcoach Council, Inc. seeks consultant(s) capable of developing and executing a comprehensive and multi-faceted marketing strategy for a two-year campaign that promotes the motorcoach industry as the safest, most convenient and cost effective, luxurious means of environmentally conscious transportation. RFP deadline 7/18/08. - June 14, 2008 - Motorcoach Council, Inc.
Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee Partners with Whole Foods Markets to Help Homeless Children
Mission Ground Gourmet Coffee Helps Homeless Children by expanding into Whole Foods Markets and all their stores in the Southeast. - June 14, 2008 - Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee
BalanceBoost Wellness & Green Social Network Launches the Second Volume of the Weekly Wellness & Green Guide
The first issue of volume two was published yesterday. Volume two will also feature breaking news in wellness, environmental issues, green living the green economy, upcoming industry events and articles submitted by readers. The Guide is the foundation of the original content featured in the Social Network. - June 14, 2008 - BalanceBoost Wellness & Green Social Network
The Community Spoke; Koalaty Cleaners Voted #1 Favorite Dry Cleaners in Tarrant County
Koalaty Cleaners is an award-winning, nationally recognized, full-service garment and fabric care cleaning company. Lennie Segal has been serving the North Texas area since 1999. From their three convenient locations in Southlake and Coppell, they offer state-of-the art, environmentally friendly dry-cleaning and garment care services, including pick-up and delivery, shirt laundry, alteration services, wedding gown preservation. - June 14, 2008 - Koalaty Cleaners
The Artists Fielding Babb, Julianna Inniss and John Walcott Invited to Participate with LeonidesArts at SHContemporary 2008 in Shanghai, China
LeonidesArts Gallery, New York is pleased to announce the participation of the eminent Caribbean artist Fielding Babb along with up and coming artist John Walcott and Julianna Inniss of Walcott Gallery the New York branch Of Art And Stage Inc of the island Barbados. These artists where selected... - June 14, 2008 - LeonidesArts New York Gallery
LeonidesArts New York Gallery is to Participate in SHContemporary 2008
LeonidesArts will be exhibiting works by the abstract expressionist painter Mark Vinsun, abstract painter Alexander Percy along with the works of the realist afro- panamanian-american painter Ricardo Francis, and from Barbados the realist painter John Wolcott. Photography is by the young afro caribbean-american artist Terrence Benjamin's that completes the galleries artistic vision. - June 14, 2008 - LeonidesArts New York Gallery
St. Helens High School Class of 1988 Reunion August 2
The St. Helens High School Class of 1988 plans a weekend of events to celebrate their 20 year reunion August 1 and 2 in St. Helens, Ore. The weekend kicks off with a welcome reception August 1 at Bings restaurant. The reception is open to alumni and spouses and teachers from St. Helens High School. - June 14, 2008 - St. Helens High School Class of 1988 Reunion Committee
PLS Supplies Projection Industry with Osram Lamps
Projector Lamp Services, LLC (PLS) continuously strives for improvements in relamping quality and customer service. The newest product addition strengthens this mission. PLS now supplies Osram P-VIP lamps to the projection industry as well as lamp distributors. - June 14, 2008 - Projector Lamp Services, LLC
The Spotlight Will be on the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation During Philanthro Productions' Benefit Party at Boulevard3
Philanthro Returns to Hollywood with June 20 Event; Raising Funds & Awareness for the Faces Behind Cystic Fibrosis. - June 14, 2008 - Philanthro Productions Inc.
Members of Philanthro Productions Receive a 2008 PSW Community Impact Award on Behalf of Deloitte & Touche
Third Place Win Signals Philanthro Productions’ First Community Grant. - June 14, 2008 - Philanthro Productions Inc.
Buffalo Allies of Bozeman Calls Upon Gov. Schweitzer to Withdraw from Interagency Bison Management Plan
Brucellosis outbreak where there are no bison shows that IBMP is not working for buffalo or for cows. - June 14, 2008 - Buffalo Allies of Bozeman
North Carolina Hosts Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Event
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that the organization will host its first North Carolina event on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Blake Hotel, located at 555 S. McDowell St. The program provides a... - June 14, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Corbis Motion Pix Up More
Company Expands Offering of User-Generated Clips from Hollywood Licensing’s Hilarious Pix® Video Collection - June 14, 2008 - Corbis Corporation
International Affairs Council Welcomes Guests From Raleigh’s Sister City
The International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.iacnc.org), in conjunction with Raleigh Sister Cities, hosted a Spring Social with visitors from Raleigh’s sister city, Rostock, Germany on June 4 at the City of Raleigh Municipal Center. The social was a networking opportunity with guests from the... - June 14, 2008 - International Affairs Council
Orlando Scooter Rental Company Announces the "Dream" Mobility Scooter for Guests at Walt Disney World for Disney Scooter Rental and Universal for Universal Scooter Rental
Scooter Vacations, a premier Orlando scooter rental company headquartered in Orlando, Florida, announces the newest addition to its mobility scooter rental fleet, the Dream. The Dream is the company’s first model specifically selected for Disney Scooter Rental or Universal Scooter Rental visitors staying in hotels on-property and plan to use resort-provided bus, boat or monorail transportation to travel between hotels, associated theme parks and other on-property venues during their stay. - June 13, 2008 - Scooter Vacations
Summer Day Camp for Teens is a Beautiful Experience
All About Me Beauty Camp builds character, ethics, confidence and self esteem though developing inner and outer beauty for 13 - 17 year old teens. - June 13, 2008 - All About Me Beauty Camp
Real Estate Excursion Offers Unique Chance to Surf Nicaragua with a Star
Perfect waves groomed by all day offshores are breaking right now in warm water, and they’re only a short flight away. With fewer crowds, a higher concentration of quality breaks within a short distance, and very affordable ocean view property still available, it’s easy to see why... - June 13, 2008 - Century 21 Gold Coast Realty
Meteor Meet and Greet Parking Sponsors Climb to Everest Base Camp to Raise Money for the Stroke Association
Adam Hutchings, sponsored by leading meet and greet airport parking company, Meteor meet and greet parking, has climbed to the Everest base camp in 12 days, raising thousands of pounds for the Stroke Association charity. - June 13, 2008 - Meteor meet and greet parking
Canon Unveils New imageFORMULA Brand Name and Launches Two New Scanners
Canon Australia has unveiled a new brand name, imageFORMULA, for its range of digital scanners underscoring the company’s commitment to developing its business scanner offering. This coincides with the launch of two new network scanners, the DR-2010C and the DR-2510C, which offer significant... - June 13, 2008 - Canon Australia
Maxey Moverley Launches New Online Tracking Service for CCTV Repair Customers
Maxey Moverley, the UK’s leading repair and refurbishment specialist for CCTV and electronic security equipment, has launched a new online order tracking service for customers. The new service, accessed through http://www.cctvrepairs.co.uk, will allow customers to see twice-daily updates on... - June 13, 2008 - Maxey Moverley CCTV Repairs
InterContinental Mzaar Summer & Mountain Packages
Escape the heat of the city and benefit from InterContinental Mzaar “summer packages” combining rejuvenation, fun and pleasure starting from only $60 per room night. - June 13, 2008 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
Travel Industry Running Teams Raise Over £50,000 for the Family Holiday Association
Travel industry runners raised over £50,000 for the Family Holiday Association by competing in the London Marathon and the Malta Half Marathon this year. - June 13, 2008 - Family Holiday Association
New Founding Partners of International Association of Web Entrepreneurs Boost Members' Online Business Success with Focus on Ecommerce Best Practices
According to The Department of Labor and Statistics, 100,000 new websites are built everyday. This equates to 100,000 potential new web-based competitors every day. - June 13, 2008 - Sheri McConnell Companies, Inc
Scottsdale Fine Properties Wins CNBC International Property Award for the 3rd Consecutive Year
For the 3rd consecutive year, Scottsdale Fine Properties has received the prestigious honor of being recognized as one of the World's Best Real Estate Agencies by the 2007 International Property Awards in conjunction with CNBC. "We take a tremendous amount of pride in our 3rd consecutive... - June 13, 2008 - Scottsdale Fine Properties
Virginia Beach Charter Boat Mega Bite Gets Teak Restoration
Mega Bite Charters LLC spent two months of the off season renovating their 1986 47 foot Buddy Davis. The owner decided to keep the classic look and keep all the varnished wood on the boat. - June 13, 2008 - Mega Bite Charters
Intercontinental Mzaar Takes Home Two Prestigious Awards in Dubai, Uae
For the fifth year running, InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa wins prestigious prizes during the MENA Travel Awards 2008 ceremony, one of the leading awards program for recognizing regional travel and tourism industries and honoring superior service and outstanding standards. - June 13, 2008 - InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa
Workforce Chemistry President Addresses Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW)
Jill Wells Heath, president of Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women (TCREW) (www.tcrew.org), an organization which provides a forum for fostering relationships among commercial real estate women professionals in the Triangle market, has announced that Marirose Steigerwald, president of Workforce... - June 13, 2008 - Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women
Erika Mangrum Profiled in New Book, "Escape from Corporate America: A Practical Guide to Creating the Career of Your Dreams"
Cyndy Elkins, vice president of marketing for Iatria Spa and Health Center (www.iatria.com), has announced that Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria, was profiled in Pamela Skillings’ book, “Escape from Corporate America: A Practical Guide to Creating the Career of Your Dreams.”... - June 13, 2008 - Iatria Day Spa
G.A.P Adventures Announces New Polar Expedition Ship
G.A.P Adventures, a world leader in adventure travel, has announced the purchase of a new ship, the M/S Expedition, and the relaunch of its polar expedition program, commencing on January 4, 2009. - June 13, 2008 - G Adventures
Canadian Travel Site launches ViaRailVacations.com - Bucks Canada Tourism Downward Trend
Canadian Tourism at all time low...or is it? Exclusively Canada Ltd. is a Canadian travel company experiencing record breaking growth with launch of new VIA Rail focused portfolio site. - June 13, 2008 - Exclusively Canada Ltd.
AffordableTours.com Launches New, Value-Priced LeisureScapes Resort Vacation Packages
Amazingly low prices on escorted trips to Europe & Costa Rica—as little as $79 a day. - June 13, 2008 - AffordableTours.com
Sailing School Open House Will Let First-Time Sailors Take the Helm
If you’ve ever toyed with the idea of learning how to sail, here’s a chance to find out what it’s like to actually take the helm of a sailboat for a while – and at no charge – before deciding to take the plunge. - June 13, 2008 - Boston Sailing Center