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OPT Announces Sale on Exciting Meade mySKY Sky Navigation Device
Meade mySKY is an electronic device that finds and locates thousands of objects within the night sky. No prior knowledge of the night sky is needed due to the fact that Meade mySKY aligns itself without any input from the user. The Meade mySKY is going on sale for the month of February for only $299 and is now available for immediate purchase at OPT. - January 31, 2008 - OPT Telescopes
RezHub.com Publishes Top 10 List of San Francisco's Greenest Hotels
San Francisco is famous for its Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, and for being pretty darn green. An innovative new travel website RezHub.com has put together a Top 10 list of the greenest hotels in "The City." - January 31, 2008 - RezHub.com
HaroldSays Features Childrens Author Mark Hoog at Be Positive Day Event in Wilkes-Barre PA on March 1, 2008
Mark Hoog, children’s author and motivational speaker, will be participating in the international kick off of The Be Positive Do Something Positive Day events to be held in Wilkes-Barre PA on March 1, 2008. - January 31, 2008 - HaroldSays, Inc.
Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association (MIMA) Partners with MCAD to Host “Conversations About the Future of Advertising” Special Speaker Series
New series of events from MIMA and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design brings experienced industry professionals to Minneapolis to discuss advertising and marketing trends. - January 31, 2008 - Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association
Colorado BioScience Association and Six Economic Development Groups Tout Colorado’s Strengths to the Medical Device Industry at MD&M West in Anaheim
Representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) and six of the state’s economic development entities are marketing Colorado as a desirable medical device manufacturing hub at the 24th annual Medical Device & Manufacturing (MD&M) West Expo. - January 31, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
1 in Every 100 Children Go Missing; Parents Thankful for Child Shield U.S.A. Program
Leland Fallon JR of Memphis, TN has recently been named as a new independent Executive Affiliate for Child Shield, U.S.A.™; a national organization dedicated to the safety of America's children. Mr. Fallon shares with Child Shield, U.S.A.™ its goal of helping to prevent and recover... - January 31, 2008 - Child Shield U.S.A.
Voter Registration Available Through Cell Phones; Citizens Can Now Register to Vote via Cellular Phones
Eighty percent of Americans own a cellular phone and of those 63 percent send text messages regularly. Seeing this trend in cellular phone usage, The National Youth Political Action Coalition (NYPAC) and PROMOBILIZE decided to use technology to positive effect one of America’s oldest... - January 31, 2008 - The National Youth Political Action Coraltion
Theresa Nichols Named Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield’s "Volunteer of the Month"
Kudos to Marshfield resident Theresa Nichols, who was named January’s “Volunteer of the Month” by the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield. - January 31, 2008 - Marshfield Boys and Girls Club
New Personal Training Services in Speed and Agility Offered in Des Moines
The Body Project, Inc. will move its personal training studio to The Orange Planet in the spring of 2008. In addition to moving its current Beaverdale location to Pleasant Hill, Iowa, The Body Project will also expand its services to include speed and agility training for athletes of all ages and... - January 31, 2008 - The Body Project, Inc
Steppes Travel Announces New 21 Day Cape to Cairo Safari
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) has announced the launch of a new 21 day Cape to Cairo Safari (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/cape-to-cairo-page2702.aspx). With a cross-flight of over 10,000km from Cape Town to Cairo, this unique safari starts at Table Mountain and the Cape of Good... - January 31, 2008 - Steppes Travel
Apartments to Stay in on Croatia's Beautiful Makarska Rivera
High Quality Apartment Accommodation Available. - January 31, 2008 - Zeljka Sulenta
Online Tradesmen Referral Service www.homepromatch.com Can Connect UK Homeowners to Reputable Tradesmen and Builders in 90 Seconds
www.homepromatch.com has started to expand its service and database of homeowner recommended London builders and tradesmen nationwide to meet popular homeowner demand. www.homepromatch.com is a free to homeowner online service which connects UK homeowners with customer rated and recommended builders and tradesmen. - January 31, 2008 - HomeProMatch
Teens to be Treated to Intimate "Conversation with…" Singer Songwriter Randi Driscoll, Interviewed by Radio Personality Midori
Teen Girls can meet Randi Driscoll and 94.9 FM DJ Midori live at Young Women’s Leadership Program, which provides Free Training and Development to San Diego’s ‘emerging and undiscovered’ young women. Event date: Saturday, February 2, 2008 9:30 am -11:30am - January 30, 2008 - Jenna Druck Foundation
"Soul Currency" Author Rev. Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu Introduces Coaching Program for Clergy, Churches
The Rev. Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu, former investment banker and now assistant pastor at The Center for Spiritual Living - Ft. Lauderdale, a Religious Science center in South Florida, now offers coaching for ministers and church boards. - January 30, 2008 - Soul Currency Institute
Dawn of the Teen-Age Philanthropist – How One 19 Year-Old University Student is Saving Lives by Creating Educational Computer Games
When 19 year-old Chung-Guk Kim decides he wants to take on a cause, you can bet the results will be anything but small. This is evidenced by the grand debut of his latest project - a new, web-based charitable foundation entitled FreePoverty.com. - January 30, 2008 - FreePoverty.com
International Affairs Council Announces 2008 Academic WorldQuest
Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.ianc.org), has announced that the 2008 Academic WorldQuest will be held Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Marbles Museum, located at 201 E. Hargett St. in Raleigh. Academic WorldQuest is a global knowledge... - January 30, 2008 - International Affairs Council
A Toast to The Triangle Announces Platinum Circle Sponsor
Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, has announced its 2008 Platinum Circle Sponsor for the 23rd annual A Toast to the Triangle™. The sponsorship, which is the largest, recognized donation of year, has been presented by West Brother’s... - January 30, 2008 - A Toast To The Triangle
How to Promote Your Company’s Green Side
More than 40 million baby boomers say they are more likely to purchase environmentally-friendly products and use services from companies that are socially responsible. Given this, Better Business Bureau offers advice to help guide your company’s social responsibility efforts to boomers and other consumers. - January 30, 2008 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
ACG Chicago Elects James A. McNair as 2008-2009 President
The Association for Corporate Growth Chicago (ACG Chicago) today announced the appointment of James A. McNair, Senior Managing Director of Corinthian Capital Group LLC, an equity investment group, to Chapter President for the 2008-2009 term. “I am very proud to be involved with such an... - January 30, 2008 - Association for Corporate Growth Chicago (ACG Chicago)
Tigerlily Foundation on YouTube/Supporting Black History Month Reston, Virginia/USA – January 2007
Tigerlily Foundation is excited to announce that it now has a presence on YouTube. Tigerlily Foundation has joined Delphi Health Products, in support of Black History Month, via a press release issued by Delphi Health Products, on the importance of Health Histories. - January 30, 2008 - Tigerlily Foundation
A New Valentine’s Day Gift for the Guy Who Has Everything
For women who are looking for something exciting and different for a Valentine's gift this could be one of the most unique gifts they could give that special someone. - January 30, 2008 - Brian Tremblay Photography
Voluntourism ‘One of the Best Ways to Ensure Tourism Helps Reduce Poverty’ Claims Different Travel
The Different Travel Company – a UK based volunteer travel company - have today claimed that properly managed volunteer travel is one of the best ways to ensure tourism assists poverty reduction. Pointing to a number of the projects to which Different Travel take their volunteer tourists,... - January 30, 2008 - Different Travel
Pins.com Launches a New Service to Help Visitors Find the Best Custom Lapel Manufacturer
Pins.com, the web authority on lapel pins and collector's pins, now has added a service to help visitors interested in making their own custom lapel pins find the best manufacturer for their project. - January 29, 2008 - Pins.com
Fundrasier Donates New Shoes for Kids in Need
Barefoot Kids Foundation and Gregorio’s Family Restaurant will hold a fundraiser dinner on January 29, 2008 from 5-9PM at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive in the downtown Carlsbad Village Faire to benefit local Kids in Need. Gregorio’s Restaurant will donate a percentage of your dinner bill to the Barefoot Kids Foundation. Enjoy the food and help generate donations for a good cause. - January 29, 2008 - Barefoot Kids Foundation
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives Grant for Respiratory Research
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced that Dr. Yin Chen, an assistant investigator in the Division of Translational Biology at The Hamner, has been awarded a $2.1 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases / National Institutes of Health (NIH). - January 29, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Baby Store in Sydney Offers $1,000 Prize Voucher
A popular baby store in Sydney is offering a $1,000 gift voucher to people who register their details on Sale Alerter, the new website where parents of babies and young children can receive regular email notifications of sales and special promotions being offered by stores in the Sydney area. - January 29, 2008 - Sale Alerter
Sport Clips Haircuts Donates $45,000.00 in Haircuts for Community Center Blood Drive in the Fox Cities
Free Haircuts. Donate Blood and receive a free haircut during the month of February. - January 28, 2008 - Sport Clips Haircuts
Los Angeles Neighborhood Galvanizes to Stop Strip Club from Operating. Large Crowd Expected to Attend the Police Permit Hearing.
The residents of the South Robertson area have been actively showing their opposition to a strip club that has temporarily opened its doors at the gateway of their neighborhoods. On Monday, January 28th, 2008, the community will finally have an opportunity to express their concerns at the Police Permit Review Hearing, scheduled as a result of significant community outcry. A large crowd of concerned citizens are expected to attend. - January 28, 2008 - No Robertson Strip Club Committee
Erika Mangrum to Speak at 2008 Day Spa Expo Business Forum
Cyndy Elkins, vice president of marketing at Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com), has announced that Erika Mangrum, president of the organization will be speaking at The 2008 Day Spa Expo Business Forum presented by The Day Spa Association on Feb. 5-7 at Sand Expo Center in Las Vegas. The event is an... - January 28, 2008 - Iatria Day Spa
BHRC.co.uk Launches New Tool to Find Available Hotels Near London Events
Ever wondered if you could find hotels with room availability near London events in 2 clicks? Now you can. BHRC Online has soft-launched this great tool on the Events page of their site (www.bhrc.co.uk) where you can select your event, enter the dates and a single click would show you only the hotels with room availability near the event. So, no more browsing online endlessly to find a hotel near your favorite event. - January 28, 2008 - British Hotel Reservation Centre
Greater NY Business Expo to be Held at Madison Square Garden on 1/31/08
The Greater NY Chamber in conjunction with other local chambers & trade organizations throughout the Metro Region will host its 8th Business Expo and Resource Fair at MSG from 1pm until 6pm. Free information & seminars with expert panels to help small businesses and entrepreneurs grow and... - January 28, 2008 - New York Greater Chamber of Commerce
Come Celebrate and Honor New York's Puerto Rican Women
Edith Padilla, president of the New York Chapter of the National Conference of Puerto Rican Woman, Inc. invites all to the "Luncheon and Installation Ceremony of the 2008 Board of Directors" coming Saturday, Feb. 2nd, 12:30-3pm. Joel Rivera, New York City Council Member Majority Leader... - January 28, 2008 - National Conference of Puerto Rican Woman, Inc.
Oregon Bankers Association Awarded $100,000 to Assist Low Income Families Purchase Homes
The Oregon Bankers Association (OBA) today announced that it has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) to fund the OBA’s Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) during the 2008-2009 biennium. This is the seventh biennial grant given to HPAP from... - January 27, 2008 - Oregon Bankers Association
Discovery Initiatives Announces New Trip – A Desert Elephant Study Safari
Discovery Initiatives (http://www.discoveryinitiatives.co.uk) has announced the launch of a new trip called A Desert Elephant Study Safari. This new tour, to the Northwest of Namibia, is an off the beaten track wildlife safari, which enables participants to get a real feel for desert elephants... - January 26, 2008 - Discovery Initiatives
HTI Produces Research Report on Trends in the Medical Travel Industry (January 22, 2008)
HealthCare Tourism International, the Los Angeles-based healthcare tourism non-profit organization, recently published its first Annual Health Tourism Trends report highlighting the in-depth details of the world’s most popular destinations and health procedures for health tourism search in... - January 26, 2008 - HealthCare Tourism International, Inc
Spa-Resorts.cz Introduces New Services for Medical Tourists
Spa-Resorts.cz comes with medical tour packages for companies, kids, seniors and pairs. - January 26, 2008 - Spa-Resorts.cz
Zen Resort Bali Discovery Tour of Culture, Nature and Wellness
Zen Resort Bali announces a two week holiday tour from south to central to north Bali, encompassing all that makes for an unforgettable holiday – luxury accommodation, exquisite international gastronomy, beautiful beaches and water sports, exciting night life, wonderful and bargain shopping, culture and history, arts and architecture, ayurveda spa and holistic yoga wellness as well as natural tropical and pristine agricultural landscapes. - January 26, 2008 - Zen Resort Bali
Steppes Travel Announces New Arctic Cruise Holidays for 2008
Steppes Travel announces a new range of Arctic cruise holidays for 2008 - January 26, 2008 - Steppes Travel
Discovery Initiatives Announces New Trip – The Sardine Run Marine Safari in South Africa
Discovery Initiatives (http://www.discoveryinitiatives.co.uk) has announced the launch of a new trip called The Sardine Run Marine Safari in South Africa. Described as one of the greatest marine spectacles on earth, the sardine run takes place every year between May and July, encompassing shoals... - January 26, 2008 - Discovery Initiatives
Synergy Spa Announces Massage Event
Anna Porrazzo, President of Synergy Spa (www.feelsynergy.com) has announced Part 1 of Synergy Spa event series which will be held Thursday January 31, 2008 6-9PM at the Raleigh spa. Massage: Promoting Good Health in the New Year is the first in the series. Included at this event are: Live... - January 26, 2008 - Synergy Spa & Aesthetics
Discovery Initiatives Announces New Trip to View California Gray Whales in Mexico
Discovery Initiatives (http://www.discoveryinitiatives.co.uk) has announced the launch of a new trip to view California Gray Whales off the Mexican coast. This new tour (http://www.discoveryinitiatives.co.uk/discover/trip/Mexico/Mexico_Whale_and_ camping_expedition_in_Laguna_San_Ignacio) visits... - January 26, 2008 - Discovery Initiatives
Washington D.C. Professional Organizer Chosen for Fine Living Network’s New Series: Time Makeover
Washington D.C. Professional Organizer, Scott Roewer, is Chosen to work with two families for Fine Living Network’s New Series: Time Makeover airing January 26, 2008 and February 2, 2008. - January 25, 2008 - Solutions by Scott LLC
Christopher Richardson Named to Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board of Advisors
Jennifer Terry, president of the Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org) board of advisors, has announced that Chris Richardson, an associate at Kilpatrick Stockton LLP, a full-service international law firm, has been named to the organization’s board of advisors. As a board... - January 25, 2008 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
BBB Connecticut Appoints Howard Schwartz as Communications Coordinator
BBB CT to emphasize consumer education - January 25, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Cabin Fever: "Join the Continental Army," at Independence Visitor Center January 25, 2008; 11:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
On January 25, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. the Independence Visitor Center, located at 6th and Market Streets, will host “Cabin Fever: Valley Forge Encampment.” The Independence Visitor Center Corporation (IVCC) is working in conjunction with Valley Forge National Historical Park and the Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau to present this free and exciting educational program. - January 25, 2008 - Independence Visitor Center
New Abenaki Indian Museum to Visit in Vermont
A new museum in Vermont that teaches its visitors about the Abenaki Indians. The Abenaki Indians were the first people to occupy the land now called Vermont. Learn about how they lived historically and how they are still living today. - January 25, 2008 - Abenaki Indian Museum Of Vermont
Rainbow Tours' New Gay & Lesbian Escorted Tours Hit West Coast
Touring the gayer side of the West Coast just got a little easier thanks to the launch of the first and only inbound tour operator company in California serving the gay and lesbian community exclusively. Based in West Hollywood CA, Rainbow Tours has begun offering gay specific escorted tours of Los... - January 25, 2008 - Rainbow Tours LLC
Rainbow Tours Announces New Escorted Gay Paris Tours
Rainbow Tours, a leader in the gay and lesbian travel market, has launched new Paris Tours for gay & lesbian travelers. The new escorted tours allow travelers to see Paris with a gay guide, explore the gay side of the city, and tour comfortably with other gay & lesbian travelers. Designed... - January 25, 2008 - Rainbow Tours LLC
Sikhcess™ Unveils New Website to Assist Volunteers with Worldwide Initiative to ‘Feed the Homeless’ in March 2008
Sikhcess™, a community-service organization dedicated to promoting the basic Sikh principles of public service, community, and equality for mankind, today unveiled its redesigned website (www.sikhcess.com) with significantly enhanced interactive content and event-scheduling... - January 25, 2008 - Sikhcess
February 8th Philanthro Productions Fete to Target LA's Young Adults in Partnership with Komen Race for the Cure®
PINK: Party for the Cure is fourth effort from non-profit aiming to develop next generation of philanthropic leaders. - January 25, 2008 - Philanthro Productions Inc.