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Think Tank of Sustainability Educators and Designers Gather in Thailand to Plan Gaia Education 2007/2008 Programmes
Gaia Education- a think tank of sustainability educators from 13 nationalities building on a common stock of wisdom and best practice from Ecovillages around the world met in Thailand to plan their 2007/2008 Ecovillage Design programmes, an official contribution to the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. - March 16, 2007 - Gaia Education
Frances M. Staunton Named Metropolitan Who's Who Honored Member in Real Estate
Frances M. Staunton, Associate Broker for Veronica W. Lynch, Inc. has been named Metropolitan Who's Who Honored Member in Real Estate. While inclusion in Metropolitan Who's Who is an honor in itself, the Metropolitan Who's Who selection committee hand picks these special Who's Who Honorees based on... - March 16, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
The Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation Announces Fourth Annual 5k Run
On Saturday June 23, 2007 the Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation- (www.RAKMF.org) along with the Jersey Shore Running Club, will hold its fourth annual 5k run/walk at the Mountain Hill School in Middletown, New Jersey. The event will be a 3.1-mile run/walk meandering through Middletown’s... - March 16, 2007 - Ryan Andrew Kaiser Memorial Foundation
Cross Channel Swimmers Half Way to £10,000 Target
A team of local people training for a gruelling relay swim of the English Channel for children’s charity NCH are half way to their sponsorship target of £10,000. The Team Cedric Channel Swimmers – named after NCH mascot Cedric the Dragon – say that reaching the... - March 16, 2007 - NCH
Cinema Buffs Begin to Prepare for the Cannes Film Festival; the ‘Granddaddy of All Film Festivals’
With the Cannes Film Festival in May fast approaching, EuroBookings.com reminds film festival fans to book France hotels early in order to secure a spot close to the center of the action. - March 16, 2007 - EuroBookings.com
Salon Moxie Set to Open in Raleigh
Salon Moxie will open this month in Raleigh’s North Ridge Shopping Center, destined to appeal to clients who want the fresh looks and high style of upscale salons without upscale prices, according to its creators. Salon Moxie is a new concept from Jack and Joelle Ray of Samuel Cole Salon... - March 15, 2007 - Samuel Cole Salon
Scooter Vacations’ Introduces New On-Site Rental Partner Referral Rewards Program
Individuals earn big rewards to Orlando’s favorite places by referring area hotels, resorts, timeshare properties and car rental agencies as new sites for luxury mobility scooter rental locations - March 15, 2007 - Scooter Vacations
Hotel Bookings in Spain Peak as Carnival Season Approaches
According to Eurobookings.com, the 2007 carnival season in Spain is shaping up to be another year of fun for thrill seeking tourists. Through an in-depth analysis of web statistics, the company says they have a unique method of gauging the pulse of the world traveling community. - March 15, 2007 - EuroBookings.com
Iatria Spa and Health Center Introduces Girls Night Out with Food, Wine and Plenty of Pampering
Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Day Spa, has announced that the spa is hosting Girls Night Out on Thursday, March 15 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the day spa’s 8020 Creedmoor Rd. location in Raleigh. The award-winning day spa will be giving away one free Botox or Restylane treatment as well as... - March 15, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa
Iatria Day Spa Managing Partner and Spa Director Joins Me Fine Triangle Board of Advisors
Cyndy Elkins Named To Local Advisory Board - March 15, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa
Women Presidents’ Organization Members Win National Award
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president and founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has announced that 20 of the 44 winners of the 2007 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards are WPO members. The Enterprising Women of the Year awards are an annual tribute to North America's top women... - March 15, 2007 - Women President Organization
Scooter Vacations’ Offers Travel Professionals 20 Percent Commission for Orlando Mobility Scooter Rentals
Company’s spring promotion enables new Reservation Partners—including travel agents, tour operators, hotels, resorts and car rental agencies—to earn nearly $50 per week per Electronic Convenience Vehicle (ECV) - March 15, 2007 - Scooter Vacations
Madagascar, Here We Come - i-to-i Launches New Destination and Six New Adventures
Leading meaningful travel provider launches six new travel experiences in Madagascar. - March 15, 2007 - i-to-i
eSolutions Partners LLC Launches National Hospice Referral Network Service to Support Hospice Caregivers and Patient Referring Parties
eSolutions Partners LLC announces the launch of its referral network to help hospital discharge planners, physician offices and the general public locate appropriate agencies for patients being referred to hospice. The service, “The National Hospice Referral Network,” is a... - March 15, 2007 - eSolutions Partners LLC
Costa Rica Targets Spring Breakers
Costa Rica aims for Top 10 Spring Break destinations. - March 14, 2007 - Spring Break Costa Rica
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle Announces March Events
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that charter member Capitol Broadcasting will host events on March 15 and 16 for club members. The March events will include a cocktail reception co-sponsored by Fox 50 and the Durham... - March 14, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Two Colorado Bioscience Legislative Initiatives Rank Among BIO’s Best Practices in the Nation
Two Colorado bioscience legislative initiatives are included in the national BIO “State Legislative Best Practices in Support of Bioscience Industry Development,” report issued late last year for state legislation promoting growth of bioscience clusters in 2005-06. Of the 23 standout initiatives, only two other states, California and Texas, had two projects highlighted. - March 14, 2007 - Colorado BioScience Association
Paul Scalzo of Scalzo Group Receives 2006 Good Neighbor Award
Paul Scalzo, President of Scalzo Group Real Estate Services, received the 2006 Good Neighbor Award from the Connecticut Association of Realtors given annually to Realtors who make an exceptional contribution to improve the quality of life in their communities. Paul was recognized for his... - March 14, 2007 - Scalzo Group Real Estate Services
Grassroots Activism Hits Seven Cities to Educate Communities about the Relationship Between Jazz & Hip Hop Cultures and Genres
WFLJS' mission is to preserve the rich legacy of Jazz culture by bringing awareness to its evolving relationship with Hip Hop music through education, scholarships, and music appreciation. The only organization of its kind, WFLJS has been able to unite two of the most popular black music cultures and educate people outside of the classrooms. - March 14, 2007 - World Famous Lessons in Jazz Series
Groundbreaking Slated for New Community Center in Tioga
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries in the Tioga section of Philadelphia breaks ground on March 24, 2007 for its new "green" family center. The center, the first "green" building in North Philadelphia, will provide increased space for the ministry's services to the working poor. - March 14, 2007 - Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia Inc.
Napa River Inn Clever Vacation Shopping Package Returns in 2007- Historic Napa Hotel Combines History, Arts, Tours and Shopping
Napa River Inn (www.NapaRiverInn.com), a luxury hotel and member of Historic Hotels of America offers a History, Arts, Tours & Shopping Package (HATS), now through Summer 2007. The popular HATS package draws visitors to enjoy the total Napa and Napa Valley experience through a packaged... - March 14, 2007 - Napa River Inn
Hall of Fame Baseball Tour Hits New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Cooperstown
One of Roadtrips' most popular packages, the Baseball Hall of Fame Tour gives fans the opportunity to visit four major league parks, including Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park, plus the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. - March 14, 2007 - Roadtrips Inc
New Alan Gordon Redhead Light Kits Break Price Barrier
Alan Gordon's HD Redhead light kits break the important $1,000 price point to deliver a professional light kit to all video, film and still photography shooters. - March 14, 2007 - Alan Gordon Enterprises
Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, Vickie Winans, Minister Judy Jacobs, Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Co-Pastor Susie Owens Ministering in the Washington D.C. Area
Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, the first elected female bishop of the A.M.E church, Minister Judy Jacobs, of His Song Ministries in Cleveland, Tennessee and the anointed legendary recording artist Vickie Winans, are among several world-renowned speakers and psalmists coming to Woodbridge, Virginia April 24 – 27 for the “Don’t Block My Flow” Women’s Conference 2007 hosted by Pastor Lyle Dukes and Co-Pastor Deborah Dukes. - March 14, 2007 - Harvest Life Changers Church, International
Responsible Travel and Ethno Tourism in Senegal: H.E.L.P. Travel Projects and Adventures
H.E.L.P. Travel has just launched a unique and self-enhancing approach to the ever growing tourism industry. By introducing an exclusive selection of tours and excursions in the Casamance region of Senegal, West Africa, the H.E.L.P. Travel Missions aim to create deep human relationships among visitors and local populations. - March 14, 2007 - H.E.L.P. Travel Association
Get Fit with Fido Exercise Program
One of a kind workout program for dogs and humans. - March 13, 2007 - Specialty Pet Training
AASHE Releases Annual Review of Sustainability in Higher Education
A new report produced by AASHE - the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education - shows an explosion of activity around sustainability on campuses across the US and Canada. AASHE Digest 2006 offers a comprehensive review of campus sustainability efforts from the past year. - March 13, 2007 - Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
Company Helps Our Troops with Stress, Trauma and Exhaustion
A North Carolina Company has released a CD containing self help coaching techniques developed to help our military return home without suffering from the long-term effects of stress, trauma, homesickness and exhaustion, including PTSD. The company is seeking individuals, organizations and corporations to sponsor CDs as a gift to our military to include in care packages being sent by several organizations. - March 13, 2007 - Operation Sponsor A Soldier
Celebrity Line-Up Walks the Red Carpet at K9s Only Grand Opening
New Los Angeles All-Inclusive Doggie Destination Officially Opens its Five-Star Facility with a Celebrity Red Carpet Event - March 13, 2007 - K9s Only
Adventure Vacation Travel Company, Detour, Now Accepts Online Reservations
Detour, The Adventure Travel Marketplace, is an online adventure vacation travel company that sells trips operated by the top local adventure vacation travel companies in South and Central America, and Eastern Africa. Detour has recently added the capability to accept online reservations for... - March 13, 2007 - Detour, The Adventure Travel Marketplace
North Lake Tahoe California to Host Product Management Educational Conference (PMEC) West
Village at Squaw Valley Resort to Welcome Gathering of Product Managers - March 13, 2007 - Association of International Product Marketing & Management
Body Biz, Inc. to Launch Wellness Education Initiative as Part of Its Services
Body Biz, Inc., a wellness product & services company, is currently soliciting students for its Massage Therapy Diploma Program at the newly founded College of Touch Technologies. The program options are full time (7 months) and part time (16 months). Unique features that you will find at... - March 13, 2007 - Body Biz, Inc.
Absolutely Beautiful Launches Hairstyling Lessons
Image consultancy Absolutely Beautiful launches hairstyling lessons in addition to their make up lessons. - March 13, 2007 - Absolutely Beautiful
Shery Levitt Education Foundation Charity Event
The Annual Shery Levitt Educational Foundation is proud to announce March 24th as the date of the 2007 gala event. This year’s theme, “Music of the Night”, is an evening of musical celebration, complete with live performances by national recording artists, as well as an after... - March 13, 2007 - Shery Levitt Educational Foundation
Amber Alert (Levi's Call) Issued for Georgia Boy (Christopher Barrios Jr. Age - 6)
After four days Georgia Officials have issued an Amber Alert for Christopher Barrios Jr. without any trace of the child, Glynn County officials now believe the child may have been abducted. Christopher was last seen about 6:30 p.m. Thursday (03/08/07) near his grandmother's home in the Canal... - March 12, 2007 - Project Safekids
CMO Council ’07 Outlook Report
Challenged To Change, Senior Marketers Seek To Refocus, Reskill And Realign Their Organizations. CMO Council ’07 Outlook Report Reveals Widespread Restructuring, Agency Turnover, Talent Deficiencies, Upward Spend Trend and a Metrics Mindset - March 12, 2007 - CMO Council
Free HUD Home Ownership Workshop from Unity EDC and Coldwell Banker
The Unity Economic Development Corporation and Coldwell Banker are providing a Free HUD Home Ownership workshop on March 31, 2007 at the Coldwell Banker Training Center in Camp Springs, MD. - March 12, 2007 - Unity Economic Development Corporation
WRAL News Anchor to Foster Community Support for Local Nonprofit Organization
Valonda Calloway Joins Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board of Advisors - March 12, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
WPO Member Featured Speaker at Middle East and North African Women Business Summit
Integrated Sciences Solutions, Inc. President Cecilia McCloy Participates In Event Sharing Solutions For Businesswomen Of The Region - March 12, 2007 - Women President Organization
Plans Unveiled for Nation’s Largest Gathering Ever of Recently Injured and Disabled Veterans
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes in partnership with the Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Defense and corporate America, unveils plans to bring together 350 disabled soldiers and their families at Walt Disney World. - March 12, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Top Policy Recommendations Put Forth by Students from Developed & Developing Countries at U8 Summit
Students, professionals call on mainstream media to include voice of developing countries. - March 12, 2007 - U8
RFID Asia to Open First RFID Kiosk in Indonesia
The Asia Pacific region comprises a market for RFID products and services predicted to reach at least $2 billion by 2010. RFID Asia to help RFID vendors tapping the market through its new RFID kiosk in Indonesia. - March 12, 2007 - PT. RFID Centre Asia
Amber Alert Issued for Houston Teen Missing from Homicide Scene (Tesa Taylor - 13)
The Texas Department of Public Safety and The Houston Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for Tesa Taylor. The child is a 13 year old African-American female missing from a Homicide scene at 6900 Chasewood Dr., Houston. She is 5'4" tall and weighs 140 lbs. Tesa Taylor was wearing... - March 11, 2007 - Project Safekids
Virtual Assistant Association Hosts Alicia Forest of Client Abundance for March 15 Teleseminar on Creating Passive Income Streams
Virtual Assistants and other solo professionals to learn how to harness the power of radio to promote business and give great interviews. - March 11, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Portable Storage Takes the Stress Out of Spring Cleaning
Containerized storage offers a safe, secure stowaway for important items during annual spring cleaning projects. - March 11, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Amber Alert Issued for Three Day Old Texas Newborn (Mychael Darthard)
The Texas Department of Public Safety and The Lubbock Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for a 3-day-old girl abducted from Covenant Lakeside Hospital in Lubbock. Authorities said Mychael Darthard, a black female, measures 19 inches long and weighs 10 pounds. She is possibly... - March 10, 2007 - Project Safekids
Free Worldwide Engagement Session
Stagi Imagery releases "March Madness" Promotion. For the next 2 clients that book Stagi Imagery's Fine Art Wedding Photography service with their Level One package they will be upgrading the engagment session for the couple to a 2 day engagement session anywhere in the world! This... - March 10, 2007 - Stagi Imagery
Students from Across the World Launch Hundred Thousand Tree Planting Drive in the Highlands
The award-winning conservation charity Trees for Life got its bid to plant 100,000 trees this year under way today, with the first 1,000 saplings going into the soil in the Highlands. The ambitious pledge is part of the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) ‘Plant for the Planet... - March 10, 2007 - Trees for Life
Amber Alert Issued for 11 Year Old South Carolina Boy (Nathan Robin Christen)
Details of Abduction: Spartanburg County authorities say a man who held his estranged wife at knifepoint Thursday night was being sought by authorities for abducting his 11-year-old boy from school on Friday. Major Dan Johnson reports 38-year-old Anthony Robin Christen took his son from school... - March 09, 2007 - Project Safekids
Sweatfree Communities Urges Gov. Patrick to Help End Sweatshops
In light of this week's revelation of a garment sweatshop in New Bedford, Sweatfree Communities urged Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick to take action now to end sweatshop exploitation by joining the Governors Coalition for Sweatfree Procurement and Worker Rights. - March 09, 2007 - Sweatfree Communities