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STA Travel and VisaHQ.com Announce Exclusive Visa Services Partnership

STA Travel, Inc. and VisaHQ.com, Inc. announce a new partnership, which makes VisaHQ.com the exclusive visa services provider for STA Travel. The new service becomes available today at http://statravel.visaheadquarters.com/visas.php. - June 29, 2007 - VisaHQ.com

PaintAmerica Announces 2007 National Artists' Competition

PaintAmerica, a national, non-profit organization to support and promote the visual arts, announces its Call to Entries for the PaintAmerica Top100 and MiniTop50 Art Competitions. In its first year, PaintAmerica Top100 is already among the richest in prize money and purchase awards. Top100 Grand Prize winner will earn a $7,500 purchase award and MiniTop50 Grand Prize winner will claim a $2,500 purchase award. Dozens of purchase awards and other prizes are attainable. - June 29, 2007 - PaintAmerica

Epoque Hotels: Conclusions and Expectations After the Milan Event

The collection of boutique hotels talks about its first Press Conference and Cocktail Reception in Europe. - June 29, 2007 - Epoque Hotels

Tigerlily Breast Cancer Foundation Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary

Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) celebrates its first year as a breast cancer advocacy organization. Founded by a breast cancer survivor, Tigerlily strives to educate, empower and enrich breast cancer patients, survivors, their families and the community. The organization that was begun as the... - June 29, 2007 - Tigerlily Foundation

Sikhcess™ Delivers More Than 12,000 Food Packages to Vancouver’s Homeless in Six Months

Sikh Community's ‘Feed the Homeless Campaign' shatters all-time record in June 2007 by distributing 3,500 food packages to homeless on a single night. - June 29, 2007 - Sikhcess

Shelley Sharp Skincare Opens in Bryn Mawr Neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN

Experienced skin care specialist opens exclusive business in the Bryn Mawr area of Minneapolis. - June 29, 2007 - Shelley Sharp Skincare

President Bush Awards Effie Horning for Community Service

North County Resident, Effie Horning, has been selected by President George Bush as a Daily Point of Light. This award is in conjunction with the Corporation for national Service, the Points of Light Foundation and the Knights of Columbus. - June 29, 2007 - Worldwide - Crowns for the Cure

PhotographyCorner.com Announces the Winner of Contest Corner Challenge #34: Product Placement

Carl Chalupa of Scarborough, Ontario, Canada is the Latest Contest Corner Challenge Winner at www.PhotographyCorner.com, Winning Contest Corner Challenge #34: Product Placement. - June 29, 2007 - PhotographyCorner.com

DVD Association Announces 2007 Excellence Award Winners

Creating and Rewarding Excellence - June 28, 2007 - International Digital Media Alliance

Speaking Of Women’s Health Kick-Off Event Held at Edwards Center for Medical Education

Speaking of Woman’s Health, a two-day event designed to influence women in making informed decision about their health, well-being and personal safety, held a kick-off event at Edwards Center for Medical Education, June 19 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. to plan the upcoming conference. Sponsor... - June 28, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health

Study of a Natural Chelator’s Effect on Autism Expanded and Renewed

As the first ever clinical study examining a natural chelator’s effect on autism disorders moves into it’s second year, it’s expanded protocol was approved by its FDA approved Independent Review Board. To date, approximately sixty children have been identified or accepted into the study. Recruiting will continue until the needed eighty children have been accepted and an additional twelve alternatives have been identified. - June 28, 2007 - Health and Wellness Research Institute

TravelGoIndia Launches New Advanced Search Engine for Best Results

www.travelgoindia.com launches new advanced search facility that helps customers search for hotels from 9 popular Travel sites all at once. It is an advanced and more powerful hotel booking engine that not only helps one search for hotels in India but “use new analyzer to narrow search... - June 28, 2007 - TravelGoIndia

Taylor Hicks Fan Charities Send Soldiers to Spartanburg Concert

Taylor's Angels and the Proud Of Our Troops drive have joined forces this summer to support U.S. troops through Taylor Hicks concerts. - June 28, 2007 - Jewelry Sprout

Cambridge Who's Who Supports the American Cancer Society

Cambridge Who's Who, a leading global networking organization for executives and professionals, donates funds to the American Cancer Society. - June 28, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who

Summer Wyatt is Miss West Virginia 2007

The Miss West Virginia Scholarship Organization announces Summer Wyatt as Miss West Virginia 2007. Miss Wyatt competed in the 2007 Miss West Virginia Scholarship Pageant as Miss Capitol City along with 23 other contestants from all over the state. The pageant was held on the beautiful campus of... - June 28, 2007 - Miss West Virginia Scholarship Organization

Laundry and Dry Cleaner to offer Free Lunch to West Village Doormen

Slate NYC is an eco-luxury wardrobe renewal company. Already a sensation according to The Wall Street Journal, Daily Candy, New York Magazine, and the New York Sun, the company offers high-end laundry and dry cleaning services to customers all over Manhattan. This Friday, June 29, Slate NYC will offer the doormen of West Village apartment buildings a free lunch – Mexican style. - June 28, 2007 - Slate NYC Inc.

NPSA Thought Leaders Share Strategies for the Future

Portable storage industry players who missed the Monterey conference can still tap into the knowledge shared at the NPSA 2007 Resale Expo through video productions. - June 28, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association

Paramax Corporation Named Charter Member of Local Business Club

Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named Paramax Corporation as a charter member. As a charter member, Paramax will have a select seat on the Charter Member Committee, which controls the recommendation... - June 27, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle

Iatria Day Spa Wins Day Spa Association's 2007 Distinguished Day Spa Award

Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Day Spa, has announced that Iatria was selected as the Day Spa Association’s 2007 Distinguished Spa of the Year during the annual Charity and Award Celebration held in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Day Spa Expo & Business Forum at the Mandalay Bay... - June 27, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa

TERI and ITC Food’s Sunfeast Launch a Major School Campaign in 10 Cities - "The Cool Revolution Against Climate Change"

“This event flickers for us a hope in a world that has forgotten to respect its environment, and encourages children, teachers, schools and parents to join hands for a cleaner, greener future.” Dr. RK Pachauri, Director General TERI. - June 27, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute

Hair-Necessities to Offer Hair Replacement Systems in 2 New Colors

Effective immediately Hair-Necessities will now offer affordable hair replacement systems in color #3 and #5 - June 27, 2007 - Hair-Necessities Inc.

ReZoom.com Chooses New York’s Love Our Children USA as A Better World Finalist

What if taking only a few minutes of your time could help raise $100,000 dollars for a local charity? - June 27, 2007 - Love Our Children USA

NBC Universal's Sci Fi Channel, Alliance to Save Energy, EEI Launch Energy-Efficiency Home Makeover Contest, Campaign

The Alliance to Save Energy, Edison Electric Institute (EEI), and NBC Universal’s SCI FI Channel have partnered on an innovative energy- efficiency campaign offering energy-efficiency low-tech and high-tech tips, “Eureka Moments” (intriguing energy facts), and a national contest for a home energy-efficiency makeover. - June 27, 2007 - Alliance to Save Energy

New Professional Errand Running Service

In today’s world dual working parents are the norm rather than the exception. In the past this has meant the family has had to sacrifice hot meals, clean laundry and relaxed family time in the name of more work time, rushing to soccer practice, dance lessons and basketball. They hurry home... - June 26, 2007 - Squared Away Errand Solutions

Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Members Speak at Women’s Entrepreneurship Workshop in Saudi Arabia

Several members of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) were speakers at the Women’s Entrepreneurship Training Workshop hosted by Dar Al-Hekma College, a women’s college in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 27 and 28. WPO members who participated in workshop included Erica... - June 26, 2007 - Women President Organization

Cambridge Who’s Who Names Denise R. Cascino Lifetime Member for Her Achievements in Animated Movie Production

Denise R. Cascino, co-producer for Dreamworks Animation, has been named a lifetime member of Cambridge Who’s Who for her dedicated work with Dreamworks Animation, the producers of computer-generated entertainment that appeals to all audiences. While inclusion in Cambridge Who’s Who... - June 26, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who

Golden Arrow Announces Romance Package Add-on

The Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort providing “Romance Package Add On” with their Deluxe Rooms, Guest Rooms, Specialty Rooms, Suites & Fireplace Rooms for couples and singles to add a little romance to their stay. - June 25, 2007 - Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort

New Medical Horizons Inc. Reverses Tourism Trend with USA Luxury Health Travel

New Medical Horizons Inc. crosses new milestones in medical tourism with the unprecedented success of it’s ‘Visit USA’ luxury medical and health travel and relaxation tour package. - June 25, 2007 - New Medical Horizons Inc.

American Morgan Horse Association Launches New Online Capabilities for Current and Future Members

The American Morgan Horse Association recently has integrated capabilities allowing current and future members to renew and purchase memberships and update demographic information online through the AMHA website. In order to configure the new capabilities, a one-time login using an AMHA number as... - June 24, 2007 - The American Morgan Horse Association

Amber Alert Issued for Pennsylvania Siblings (Amanda & Tyler Stull)

The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert on behalf of the Pennsylvania State Police, Corry Station, Crawford County. The Corry Station of the Pennsylvania State Police is searching for two children who were taken on June 22nd, 2007 from 22410 Little Cooley Road,... - June 23, 2007 - Project Safekids

Panel Discussion: Literary and Visual Documentation of the Chicano Movement

Carlotta’s Passion Fine Art is pleased to host a panel discussion on essential literary and visual documentation of the Chicano Movement on Friday, June 29, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Carlotta’s Passion is located at 2012 Colorado Blvd. in Los Angeles. This event is free of charge and open to... - June 23, 2007 - Jesús Manuel Mena Garza Photography

Online Volunteering: A Great Fit for Retired Alberta Woman

It was 2005 and retired Albertan Gail Drinnan couldn't find a local online volunteer opportunity that matched her skills and interests. Now two years later, Drinnan still continues to share her time and talents via the Internet to help Macdonald Youth Services (MYS), a charitable organization located 800 miles away in Winnipeg. A Podcast interview with Macdonald Youth Services' Online Volunteer Gail Drinnan reveals that Online Voluntering is a great fit for this retired Albertan. - June 23, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services

New Job Site Delivers Diversity Jobs from 30 Job Boards

DiversityJobs.com lets minority job candidates simultaneously search job listings from over 30 job boards with a single click to find career opportunities from diversity-conscious companies. - June 23, 2007 - LatPro Inc.

Song Contest Opens with over $10,000 in Cash and Prizes

Call for entries-2007 North Carolina Songwriters Co-op 10th Annual Song Contest presented by Sam Ash Music. Over $10,000 in cash and prizes. Accepting entries from all over the world through Sonicbids.com. Submit through Sonicbids.com or mail to NCSC. Deadline Aug 31,2007. Go to www.ncsongwriters.org or www.sonicbids.com for details. - June 23, 2007 - North Carolina Songwriter's Co-Op

VisaHQ.com and Amadeus Announce Visa and Passport Services Partnership

VisaHQ.com and Amadeus signed a partnership deal that would allow thousands of Amadeus travel professionals to add visa and passport services to their portfolio. The new service becomes available today. Amadeus is adding an affiliate link to its travel agency booking platform, AgentNet, that will... - June 22, 2007 - VisaHQ.com

North Carolina Education Ball Raises Support and Awareness for CISNC

Business, Civic and Community Leaders Gather to Help Lower the Drop-Out Rate - June 22, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC

Taking the TEFL Short Course to the Next Level

i-to-i Launches Specialist Certificate in Teaching Planning and Practice - June 22, 2007 - i-to-i

Holland America Cruise Lines to Visit Savannah on May 6

Holland America Cruise Lines will make their first voyage to Savannah Harbor Sunday, May 6, with more than 1,000 passengers aboard the ms Maasdam. The ship will dock at Ocean Terminals 1 & 2 from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., for a one-day excursion in Savannah before continuing the 15-day cruise to... - June 22, 2007 - Savannah Convention & Visitors Bureau

Savannah Music Festival Coming Soon

“Southern, Soulful and Sophisticated,” the 18th Savannah Music Festival will take place Thursday, March 15 through Sunday, April 1. The festival’s line-up includes the music genres Americana, bluegrass, blues, classical, dance party, gospel, guitar, Irish, jazz, organ, piano and... - June 22, 2007 - Savannah Convention & Visitors Bureau

Over Half of the 149 Class 1 Federal Areas Analyzed Have Moderate to Severe Light Pollution Problems

The study shows over half of our Federal Class 1 Areas analyzed have moderate to severe light pollution problems. In addition, over 25% are listed in the severe category and have lost the ability to see half of the visible stars. - June 22, 2007 - Midwest Citizens for Responsible Outdoor Lighting

Adoption is an Option for Everyone

In the past families only adopted if they were unable to have children. While many families still choose this as an option, there are also many families that just feel the need to adopt. Whatever the reason, the lives of children are being impacted all over the world through adoption. For families... - June 22, 2007 - Building Blocks Adoption Service, Inc.

The 8th Annual Kids Foundation Golf Classic Will Take Place on August 13th

Classic Rock Station Q104 co-sponsors the 8th Annual Kids Foundation Golf Classic: In honor of Wachovia's Robert Verrone. Join them August 13, 2007 at the Exclusive Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York. The worlds of advertising, radio, real estate, and entertainment join forces in support of Autism. - June 22, 2007 - The Kids Foundation

The Elite Pet Announces a Local Online Premium Pet Provider Referral Service to Connect Pet Parents with Pet Providers

The Elite Pet will provide Hampton Roads, VA with an online directory of the best and most qualified pet providers that will be pre-screened and interviewed by The Elite Pet. Slated for a 3 month pre-launch the company will interview their first 100 providers and select and list them for free for the pre-launch duration of 3 months. - June 22, 2007 - The Elite Pet

f8 Photo Studios Provides Cover Art for National Geomatics Magazine

To illustrate article on safety for field workers in urban environments - June 22, 2007 - f8 Photo Studios

Amber Alert Issued for Abducted Palm Beach Gardens Two Month Old Girl (Markilah Nocent)

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department have issued an Amber Alert for a two year old child Markilah Nocent. The suspect is a non-custodial parent Marco Nocent age (26). Authorities report he drove off with Markilah in the back seat and her aunt in... - June 21, 2007 - Project Safekids

Albany Medical Volunteers Open Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda

In partnership with local Ugandans, three medical students have brought sustainable healthcare, for the first time, to a forgotten region of Uganda. - June 21, 2007 - Engeye

DocuSource Of North Carolina Named Member of Local Business Club

Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named DocuSource of North Carolina as a member in the printing category. Through its membership, DocuSource will have access to business development events, Internet... - June 21, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle

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