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China Wine Tours Creates a Unique Travel Experience
“Taste the Culture of 5,000 Years” --China Wine Tours is the first travel organization in the United States with a focus on this exciting new way to visit China. Travelers are introduced to the history and culture of China and to what promises to be more than just the ‘talk of the... - June 20, 2007 - China Wine Tours
Sleep Advocacy Success in the House, Now on to the Senate
Federal Funding for Sleep and Sleep Disorders Activities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). - June 20, 2007 - National Sleep Foundation
Carpenter/Robbins Commercial Real Estate Boasts Big Company Experience
Small Consulting Service Translates to Unique Position in the Tenant Rep. Marketplace - June 20, 2007 - Carpenter Robbins Commercial Real Estate
American Morgan Horse Association Announces 2007/2008 National Advertising Campaign
The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is pleased to announce its highly anticipated 2007-2008 Marketing and Promotional Campaign that will include advertisements within national and regional publications, as well as exhibitions at tradeshows and breed showcase events. By promoting in more... - June 20, 2007 - The American Morgan Horse Association
"Soul Currency" Author Ernest Chu, Israel Composer and Peace Activist Eliana Gilad to Explore Common Ground in Ancient Hebrew, Chinese Spiritual Teachings in June 26 Call
A Chinese-American Religious Science minister from Fort Lauderdale and an American-Israeli musician in Galilee will teach peace in a free one-hour teleconference and webcast beginning at 1 p.m. EST (8 p.m. in Israel) on Tuesday, June 26. - June 19, 2007 - Soul Currency Institute
Broker And Owner Of York Simpson Underwood 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 Wes Minton, broker and owner of York Simpson Underwood, as a member in the residential real estate category. Through his membership, Minton will have access to... - June 19, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Steppes Travel Publishes New Sample Itineraries for India Holidays
Steppes Travel has published new sample itineraries for people looking to take a holiday in India. - June 19, 2007 - Steppes Travel
Steppes Travel Publishes New Sample South Africa Safari Itineraries
Steppes Travel has published new sample itineraries for people looking to take a holiday to South Africa. - June 19, 2007 - Steppes Travel
This 3 Year Old's Cake Has Over 350 Candles
Roaring Women, the premier networking group for business women, turns 3 today. Founded by Mandie Crawford in 2004, Roaring Women is now open in 12 locations with over 350 members across the Canada, including a U.S. presence in Seattle, WA which introduced meetings in January of this year. Plans for... - June 19, 2007 - Roaring Women Ltd
The Mayas Are Coming to the Windy City
Chicago’s IMAX Theater at Navy Pier to host "Mystery of the Mayas" from June 18 to 24 - June 19, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
Indian Ocean – Back by Popular Demand
Indian Ocean once again set to make waves in the San Francisco Bay Area. Fundraiser to support the "Drive Against Bribe." - June 19, 2007 - Association for India's Development
Local Lifestyle Manager Adds Healthcare to Concierge and Errand Services
Teresa Milner, founder and CEO of I Run You Play, Inc. (IRYP) announces a new division of her full-service concierge and errand business called, “A Time to Heal (ATTH).” After years of helping others with routine tasks, Milner’s conception of IRYP seemed a natural. Milner... - June 19, 2007 - I Run You Play Inc
Amber Alert Issued for Allegheny County Infant (Alyssa Volz - 15 Months)
The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert on behalf of the Munhall Police Department, Allegheny County. The Munhall Police Department is searching for Alyssa Voltz, a 15-month-old white female child with blonde hair and blue eyes, possibly clothed in only a... - June 18, 2007 - Project Safekids
US Investment Firm Enters German Market with Plans
Denison and Porter has announced plans to open its first Western European office in the growing city of Muenster, Germany by the end of the fourth quarter of 2007. - June 18, 2007 - Denison and Porter
Sarah Ferguson to Speak at The Ophelia Project 10th Anniversary Dinner
Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, will be the keynote speaker at The Ophelia Project's 10th anniversary celebration on Thursday, Oct. 18. This highly-anticipated event unites one of the world's leading child advocates, herself once a target of public bullying, with an organization that has spent... - June 18, 2007 - The Ophelia Project
Amber Alert Issued for Cleveland Twins (Kevin & Brandon Vasquez)
The twins were abducted at knifepoint. - June 17, 2007 - Project Safekids
5 Days, 5 Homeless Shelters, 3000 Pizza Slices
eyeBLINK's week-long Pizza for the Homeless project to feed over 1500 New Yorkers. Nonprofit multicultural arts company, eyeBLINK, (www.eyeblink.org) will donate 75 large pizzas per day to a different NYC shelter, every day for a week from June 18 - June 22. The over-arching idea is to show that you can have one good thought, regardless of where it originates, and, because humanity is basically good, people will jump on the bandwagon and that same good thought will become a firestorm of good. - June 17, 2007 - eyeBLINK
American Morgan Horse Association Board Member Georgie Green Honored with National Pedigree Livestock Council's Distinquished Service Award
Georgie Green, member of the Board of Directors for The American Morgan Horse Association for twenty-seven years, was honored with the NPLC’s Distinguished Service Award at the annual meeting of the National Pedigreed Livestock Council in Fort Worth, Texas on May 9, 2007. The NPLC offers... - June 17, 2007 - The American Morgan Horse Association
American Morgan Horse Association and YTB Travel Launch Discount Travel Service to Benefit the Morgan Horse
The American Morgan Horse Association has aligned with the YTB Travel Network, forming an internet-based discount travel service that gives a percentage of the booking fees to the AMHA. The site, www.morganhorsetravel.com, works like similar discount travel websites, allowing individuals and groups... - June 17, 2007 - The American Morgan Horse Association
China - Culture, Food, History and... Wine? China Set to Rival the Wine Greats
In order to whet your whistle and your appetite, Passport to China, an ingoing China travel specialist, introduces travelers to the tastes and sights of China. You might think you know China – the long history, the diverse people and cultures, the wide range of cuisines, the breathtaking... - June 17, 2007 - Passport to China
Riverside Humane Society Launches Pet Behavior Help Line Web Site
Free advice and information from Riverside Humane Society's trained counselors now is available on the new pet behavior help line web site for anyone having problems with annoying or destructive pet behaviors. Assistance is also available by telephone and e-mail. - June 17, 2007 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Retaining Online Volunteers: What You Need to Know
To assist with online volunteer retention the not-for-profit organization has a responsibility to develop and implement a professionally accepted online volunteer screening and assessment process. - June 16, 2007 - Macdonald Youth Services
National Portable Storage Association Goes Web 2.0
The National Portable Storage Association is leveraging YouTube to help educate its members about safety issues related to loading and unloading containerized storage. - June 16, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
North Carolina Education Ball to Be Held at Progress Energy Center for Performing Arts on June 16th
Business Leaders, State Officials and Community Leaders Gather to Support Communities In Schools and Help Lower the NC Drop-Out Rate - June 16, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
Loudoun Realtor Helps Create Affordable Housing
Gina M. Tufano, a Sterling, VA Realtor, partners with Habitat for Humanity to orchestrate a group build day for her Rivercrest community. On June 15th, they will work together to lend a hand in constructing several homes in western Loudoun. - June 16, 2007 - Gina M. Tufano
Yuvan Medspa Introduces the Visia Facial Imaging System to Lake Norman
Yuvan Medspa, a Lake Norman based medical spa, introduces the newest dimension to facial rejuvenation and skin care to Lake Norman with the Visia Complexion Analysis. The Visia technology makes it possible for you to receive facial rejuvenation and skin care treatments designed specifically for... - June 16, 2007 - Yuvan Medspa
Kids At Heart Photography Grants Franchise Inside the Washington DC Beltway
Vernon Stansbury of Springfield VA was recently awarded a Kids At Heart Photography franchise and will provide youth photography services inside the Washington DC beltway. His franchise area consists of the Greater Washington DC area including parts of Virginia and Maryland. Kids At Heart is... - June 15, 2007 - Kids At Heart Photography
Virtual Pride Event Unites the Gay and Lesbian Community Across the Globe
The premiere online LGBT festival, Second Pride, is about to open its virtual gates for the fourth consecutive year offering a week long celebration of love, diversity & unity. The festival grounds, now comprised of 6 simulators (sims), will feature a variety of attractions throughout the week. - June 15, 2007 - Second Pride
Juan C. Acosta, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of MTV Latin America, Named a Lifetime Member of Cambridge Who's Who
Cambridge Who's Who selects Juan C. Acosta, CPA, vice president and chief financial officer of MTV Latin America as an honored lifetime member. - June 15, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Pint-Sized Professionals: Kids Turn Work into Play at Historic Hotels of America®
This summer, turn your family vacation into an experience that your kids will treasure for a lifetime. Select members of Historic Hotels of America allow kids to be a part of the action, from greeting guests as an honorary doorman and parading as a Duckmaster to creating culinary delights for the whole family and working as a resort naturalist. - June 15, 2007 - Historic Hotels of America
New Online Gallery of Roquetas de Mar Photos Launched
A new website of photographs of Roquetas de Mar, Almería and other parts of Spain has been launched. - June 15, 2007 - Graeme Black Photos Roquetas
Steppes Travel Announces Availability of Two New Luxury Villas in Tuscany
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) announces the availability of two new luxury private villas in Tuscany, http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/tuscany-page2362.aspx. The two new villas, I Ciabattini and Il Cerro, are both situated near Borgo San Lorenzo to the northeast of Florence. I... - June 15, 2007 - Steppes Travel
Cruise Agents Gain Knowledge from Major Cruise Industry Executives
Eileen and Joel Tener travel to Cruise Planners’ Convention in Orlando, Florida - June 15, 2007 - Cruise And Vacation Paradise (a Cruise Planners/American Express franchise), Eileen Tener
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Helps Affiliates Pay for Early Childhood Literacy Program
Innovative Program Gives 10 Percent of Sales Back to Local Communities to Support Dolly's Imagination Library which promotes Early Childhood Literacy. - June 14, 2007 - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Children's Book Written for Children on the Perils of Child Molestation
Mi-Leing teaches children, who have been victimized by sexual abuse (or have potential to become so), with an instructive story on how to break the silence, and bring an end to this wide-spread unspoken violation. The story is written in the manner of a fairy-tale, and in the style of Dr. Seuss. - June 14, 2007 - Mi-Leing
One Dollar, One Shelter, One Month - Helping Animal Shelters One Dollar at a Time
From the mind of a brilliant 9-year-old girl comes a campaign so simple that it is certain to work wonders for our country's poorest animal shelters. - June 14, 2007 - AnimalHelp.Com, Inc
Steppes Travel Announces Availability of New Luxury Villas in Brazil
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) announces availability of new luxury private villas in Brazil. http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/brazil-page2407.aspx. Steppes Travel has three villas available to rent: Cotton Island, Ponta do Tangua and Starfish Island. Cotton... - June 14, 2007 - Steppes Travel
TERIs Knowledge Centre - A Boon at the Tougher Terrains
TERI's development resource centre at Supi, near Mukteshwar in Uttaranchal called TRISHA (TERI’s Research Initiative at Supi for Himalayan Advancement), endeavor is to create a platform in the higher terrains of India which can be used as means for communication, education, sharing local knowledge, improving economies, and incorporating best practices for development. - June 14, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute
Gay and Lesbian Inclusive Advertising Award Winners Announced
IKEA Honored as Outstanding Commercial at Commercial Closet Association’s Images in Advertising Awards - June 14, 2007 - Commercial Closet Association
Steppes Travel Announces New Escorted Tour - The Chinese Silk Road
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) has announced a new Escorted Tour to the Chinese Silk Road. (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/the-chinese-silk-road-with-peter-mackinnon-page1077.aspx) The new tour is designed to take in the rural and majestic mountainous countryside of Kyrghyzstan... - June 14, 2007 - Steppes Travel
The Top Seven Myths About Vacationing at Nudist Resorts
Vacationing at nudist resorts is the fastest growing segment of the travel industry. It is a booming niche market with over $400 million in annual revenues. A recent Roper poll showed 25% of American adults have gone skinny dipping. Maybe it is time you should too. Make your next vacation a fun one, go as bare as you dare. - June 13, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
New World Library to Publish Ernest D. Chu's "Soul Currency: The Secret of Being Well Paid for Doing What Really Fulfills You"
"Soul Currency: The Secret of Being Well Paid for Doing What Really Fulfills You" by the Rev. Ernest D. Chu will be published as New World Library's lead title in the Fall of 2008. The forthcoming book has been recommended by Deepak Chopra; Jean Houston, founder of the Human Potential Movement; Mark Victor Hansen, co-author of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series; Alan Cohen, ("The Dragon Doesn't Live Here Anymore"); John Gray ("Men Are From Mars..."), and many others. - June 13, 2007 - Soul Currency Institute
Cruise Holidays of Vancouver Moves to Kerrisdale Store-Front Location
After six years situated in the heart of Kitsilano, Cruise Holidays of Vancouver expands to larger, store-front location in Kerrisdale. - June 13, 2007 - Cruise Holidays of Vancouver
Lapels Dry Cleaning Stores Holds Largest Clothing Drive Ever to Benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters Foundation – Over Five Tons Collected
Lapels Dry Cleaning Stores nationwide will join the next Lapels Dry Cleaning sponsored Clothing Drive for the benefit of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Foundation in October 2007. - June 13, 2007 - Lapels Dry Cleaning
Steppes Travel Announces New Escorted Tours
The new Escorted Tours destinations include a ‘Beauty Contest in the Desert’, ‘Pyramids, Temples and People’ in Sudan, ‘Music Festival in Timbuktu’, ‘Arabia Felix’ visiting one of the most authentic and welcoming of Arabian stats, Yemen. - June 13, 2007 - Steppes Travel
Tesh's Wedding Photography Launches New Website
Tesh's Wedding Photography (Raleigh, NC) is launching new website: http://www.teshweddingphoto.com. Tesh's Wedding Photography is a full service wedding photography business. - June 13, 2007 - Tesh's Wedding Photography
Bridging the Gap Between Online Weight Loss Tracking Tools and Personalized Coaching
Web based business provides the missing pieces that the majority of online weight loss tracking sites are missing. - June 13, 2007 - Real Living Nutrition Services
Etienne Prophete Named Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in Spiritual Services
Cambridge Who’s Who names Etienne Prophete, pastor and executive director of Eglise Chretienne Haitienne de Palm Beach/Haitian Christian Mission, Inc. Professional of the Year in spiritual services. - June 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Synergy Spa Releases New Skin Care Line
Synergy Spa announces the introduction of it’s own skin care product line, Synergy Clinical Skin Care. In honor of the new line of products, Synergy Spa will be hosting a product launch event on Wednesday June 13 at 6:30PM. This RSVP event follows a special VIP presentation earlier in the... - June 13, 2007 - Synergy Spa & Aesthetics
Toddlers Join the End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Campaign
The Malaria Foundation International’s End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Campaign is gaining ground as a means to strengthen the world’s fight against malaria, which kills over one million children each year. The End Malaria - Blue Ribbon has caught the attention of both world leaders and... - June 12, 2007 - Malaria Foundation International