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Blooming of Tulips in Holland Reflect a Shift in the Collective Interests of European Travelers
Based on statistics from the first week of February, world travelers are ready to shed wintertime activities and stop to smell the flowers as Holland's tulips bursts into bloom. - February 12, 2007 - EuroBookings.com
Lisa Kemp-Williams Ministers at Crossroad Community Cathedral
Prophetic psalmist to minister in word and song at Crossroads Community Cathedral Church in East Hartford, Connecticut in February. - February 12, 2007 - LKW Ministries International
Mexico’s Carnival, Fiesta Forever
It’s more than just beads… - February 12, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
Wisdom Preparation Initial Group Seminar Announced for March 2007
We are currently experiencing the historic generation of women who have spent a majority of their adult years working. These women will be approaching retirement differently than previous generations. Casey Dawes, founder and President of Wise Woman Shining, is facilitating a series of seminars... - February 10, 2007 - Wise Woman Shining
AHPA to Doctors: Ask Your Patients About their Use of Herbs
Several recent journal articles have measured patient disclosure of herb use and found that most people do not tell their doctors of such use. This is not ‘another problem with herbs,’ but a problem with doctor-patient communication — one easily fixed by doctors who should ask their patients about their use of supplements. - February 10, 2007 - American Herbal Products Association
Technicians Turn into Franchise Owners
Franchise owner helps employees with the American dream. - February 09, 2007 - Friendly Computers
Iatria Spa & Health Center Announces Valentine Packages
Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Day Spa, has announced that the firm will feature an assortment of February specials including Aromatherapy Couples Massage, Ultimate Spa Pedicure and Smoothing Body Scrub in time for Valentines. The spa will also offer a dozen red or pink roses from... - February 09, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa
Women Presidents’ Organization Names Events Coordinator
Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., president of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), has announced that Emily Scarlet Kramer has joined the organization as the events coordinator. In this position Kramer will organize and manage the budget for all events for the international organization, as well... - February 09, 2007 - Women President Organization
Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP 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 Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP as a charter member. As a charter member, Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP will have a select seat on the Charter... - February 09, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Luggage Forward Releases Report on Door-to-Door Luggage Delivery
Improving the Travel Experience by Strategically Separating Passengers from Their Luggage - February 09, 2007 - Luggage Forward
Amber Alert Issued for Pittsburgh Toddler (Ayinde Bradford - 4)
The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert for the Pittsburgh Police Department, Allegheny County. The Pittsburgh Police are searching for Ayinde Bradford. The child was forcibly taken 9:46 a.m. this morning from the Children’s Museum. Kunta Bradford fled... - February 08, 2007 - Project Safekids
For Sweet Hearts Only: A Romantic Valentine's Day Escape at a Clothing Optional Resort
For those romantic occasions like Valentine's Day, anniversaries, and birthdays, you need to have the perfect memorable gift. There is no better way to celebrate your love for each other than giving the gift of time together, by taking a relaxing fun vacation. And staying at nudist resorts like The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa located in sunny Palm Springs, CA is the perfect choice in vacations. - February 08, 2007 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
Virtual Assistant Association Hosts Pat Lynch of WomensRadio for February 15 Teleseminar on Using Radio PR to Promote Business
Virtual Assistants and other independent professionals to learn how to harness the power of radio to promote business and give great interviews. - February 08, 2007 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Barcelona Hotel Reservation Numbers Spike in Light of Carnival as Travelers Seek Reasons to Party
EuroBookings.com, a leading European travel planning company specializing in discount hotel reservations, reports a steady increase in Barcelona hotel reservations with the fast approaching ‘Carnival in Barcelona.’ - February 08, 2007 - EuroBookings.com
Conscious Consuming Encourages Shoppers to "Buy Wisely"
Conscious Consuming launched a web site and the "Buy Wisely Boston" campaign to increase awareness of ethical consumerism, local living economies, and local voluntary simplicity events. - February 08, 2007 - Conscious Consuming
Premier Car Club Offers Valentine's Day Gift Certificates for 2000+ HP of Driving Fun
Premier Car Club offers Boston area auto enthusiasts gift certificates for test drives, weekend getaway packages, automotive services, or even full one-year memberships. - February 07, 2007 - Premier Car Club, LLC
Women Presidents’ Organization Member Named Instrument of Change Award Winner
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) member Linda Hall Whitman, Ph.D., a consultant based in Minneapolis, has been recognized with an Instrument of Change Award from KPMG’s Network of Women (KNOW). KNOW has been helping foster women's networking, mentoring, and leadership opportunity in... - February 07, 2007 - Women President Organization
Best Bets Travel Becomes Relay Partner
Best Bets Travel, specializing in travel for people with disabilities, became a Florida Telecommunications Relay Partner to better communicate with people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Speech Impaired. - February 07, 2007 - Best Bets Travel, Inc.
The LuvComputer’s “All in One” Stop Shop is Live
The LuvComputer's "All in One" Stop Shop provides world computer solutions through a local pc repair business. - February 07, 2007 - LuvComputer's PC Repair & Factory Direct Sales
“Paint The Parks” Continues the Tradition of Arts for the Parks
PaintAmerica, a national, non-profit organization to support and promote the visual arts, has announced the Call to Entries for the 2007 “Paint The Parks” Art Competition. The competition was developed to fill the void created when the Arts for the Parks program was recently... - February 07, 2007 - PaintAmerica
South Africa's Cape Town Gains Notice as Africa's Most Beautiful and Diverse City - a Favorite Destination for Tourists
Thanks to more affordable travel, improving political conditions, and widening media coverage, South Africa, Africa is becoming the new "hot spot" for tourists from North America, Europe, and Asia. Chief among South Africa's most popular vacation destinations is South Africa's Cape Town. - February 06, 2007 - SA-Venues.com
Global Hotel Alliance Welcomes Seventh Member, Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts
The six Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) partners Kempinski, Omni, Pan Pacific, Dusit, Landis and Marco Polo are delighted to welcome Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts as their seventh member. - February 06, 2007 - Marco Polo Hotels
NFN Travel Launches a Nudist Vacation Club
Brought to you by NFN Travel International, the Club NFN Network will provide a free meeting place for nudists, naturists, and those interested in the clothing optional vacation experience. - February 06, 2007 - NFN Travel International
The Alliance of Technology and Women Announces 2007 Great Minds Scholarship Program
ATW Invites Women to Compete for Nationwide Scholarships as part of its Great Minds Program. Through this national program, ATW will award scholarships to women pursuing their Associate and Bachelor degrees in programs focused on math, science, computer science, and other technology fields. - February 06, 2007 - Alliance of Technology and Women (ATW) International
Ride Across America
The Ride Across America project is as unique as they come. Monster Truck Rides USA goal from the start was to build awareness and help raise funds for local Children’s Charities around America. But as their dream grew, the project grew and they knew they were creating what would become the biggest event in all of 2007. - February 06, 2007 - Big Red Monster Fire Truck
The Women’s Forum of North Carolina Hosts Special Performance of Legends!
The Women’s Forum of North Carolina has announced that they will host a special performance of Legends! on Friday, May 4 at 8 p.m. at the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in the Progress Energy Performing Arts Center in downtown Raleigh. A gala reception will be held at the Fletcher Theatre lobby... - February 06, 2007 - The Women's Forum of North Carolina
Iatria Spa and Health Center Sponsors Annual Networking Luncheon: Play Like a Man, Win Like a Woman - Love the Game!
Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Day Spa, has announced that the firm is a sponsor of the Savvy Women’s Conference: Play Like A Man, Win Like A Woman - Love The Game! presented by Wachovia. The event, scheduled for Feb. 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Jane S. McKimmon Center in... - February 06, 2007 - Iatria Day Spa
Friends of Doylestown Airport Announces Growing Support for Its Citizens' Watch Initiative
In response to the flood of attention and positive response generated both in the community through its web site and the local activity on its Web site, http://www.friendsda.org, Friends of Doylestown Airport (FODA) is taking on a commitment to the community to give regular, condensed updates about its progress. - February 06, 2007 - Friends of Doylestown Airport
Non-Surgical Skin Tightening Treatment Uses Light Therapy to Improve Sagging, Aging Skin
Twin Cities Medical Spa announces the addition of breakthrough Skin Tightening Treatments, cost-effective procedures to tighten loose skin without undergoing surgery. - February 06, 2007 - Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, PA
1st Choice Home Inspections of Knoxville, TN Chooses Proclamation Media LLC to Makeover My-Inspector.com
Proclamation Media of Powell, Tennessee was recently chosen by local firm, 1st Choice Home Inspections, to give their web site a fresh new look with enhanced functionality. Both companies worked together to create a web site that provides more information and is aesthetically more appealing than the previous site. With new features like online payments and forms that can be downloaded, My-Inspector.com is much improved. - February 06, 2007 - Proclamation Media LLC
Vilnius – European Capital of Culture 2009 Begins Its 700 Day Marathon
The Vilnius – European Capital of Culture 2009 Bureau announced its team and ambitious plans: to draw Europe‘s attention through its unique program and modern outlook on culture. "As a new member state, we will be expected to provide Europe with new cultural experiences, unique... - February 06, 2007 - Vilnius - European Capital of Culture
MindBody Connection to Host Fitness Fundraiser for the Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation
On Sunday, March 11, 2007 from 10:30am to 3:30pm, fitness studio MindBody Connection will be holding a charity fundraiser for the Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation, a 501 c3 not-for-profit organization currently raising funds to donate two state-of-the-art incubators to the Neonatal... - February 05, 2007 - The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation
IPB-Autsport Signs Up as Dealer of GIAC Performance Software
GIAC Performance Software has recognized IPB-Autosport to be a dealer in Sacramento for its Porsche, Audi, BMW, Mini and VW Performance Software. GIAC Performance Softaware is the best automotive aftermarket software tuner in the market today. - February 05, 2007 - IPB-Autosport Porsche BMW Audi Repair
New Mega Travel Site Geared Towards Military, Veterans and Family, is Changing Industry
MilitaryTicket.com is a new mega travel site that they feel is going to change the industry by providing super low fares to military, veterans and family, totally over 40 million people. - February 05, 2007 - MilitaryTicket.com
Speaking of Women’s Health Co-Chairs Earn Honor
Speaking of Women’s Health has honored its three co-chairs, Erika Mangrum, Dr. Angela Baylis and Dr. Lisa Roberts, with an award for chairing the conference’s executive committee. The three women led efforts to organize the Speaking of Women’s Health conference, a daylong event... - February 05, 2007 - Speaking of Women's Health
Denver Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) Announces New Facilitator
The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced Elizabeth Lake as the new facilitator for the Denver Chapter. Lake is a founding partner in ROCG, a full service business advisory and consulting firm with 40 offices internationally. The WPO is a nonprofit membership organization for a... - February 05, 2007 - Women President Organization
Popular European Discount Travel Planning Company Now Offers Online Support in 13 Languages
Eurobookings.com, a popular European travel planning company specializing in discount hotel reservations, shows commitment to its diverse customer base by offering translation of its website in 12 new languages. - February 05, 2007 - EuroBookings.com
Amber Alert Issued for Pennsylvania Infant (Nya Miangel - 23 Months)
The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert for the Braddock Police Department, Allegheny County. Braddock Police are searching for Nya Miangel, black non-hispanic female age 23 months, 24" tall approximately 30 pounds, black short hair, brown eyes, wearing a... - February 03, 2007 - Project Safekids
Johnny Chan to Create Poker Hotels Worldwide
5th Street - The World's First Poker Hotel to open in 2007 - February 03, 2007 - Rogue Hospitality
Communities in Schools of NC Holds Annual Training Conference
Keynote Speaker Addresses Gang Prevention and Intervention - February 03, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
PhotographyCorner.com Announces the February 2007 Photograph of the Month
Andy Bonsack of Victoria, Australia is the Latest Photograph of the Month Winner at www.PhotographyCorner.com. - February 03, 2007 - PhotographyCorner.com
Eric Montross Named Honorary Chair of the Me Fine Foundation Board of Advisors
Lisa Valentino, director of development for the Me Fine Foundation, Inc., has announced that Eric Montross has joined the organization’s Board of Advisors as Honorary Chair. A former NBA and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill basketball player, Montross founded the Eric Montross... - February 02, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Independent Writers of Chicago: “Quidnunc: Little Known Reference Materials.”
Chief consulting editor of American Dictionaries for Oxford University Press, Erin McKean reveals unusual, unheard-of, invaluable reference books and where to find them. Tuesday, February 13th, Chicago Athletic Club’s 7th Floor Lakeshore Room, 12 S. Michigan Ave. Program 6 p.m. Networking 5 p.m. Nonmembers, $15; IWOC members free. For more information, call 847-855-6670 or visit www.iwoc.org. - February 02, 2007 - Independent Writers of Chicago
Nearly 50% Cruise Savings Revealed on Boston-to-Bermuda Cruises by SureCruise.com Tattletale
Your spies inside major cruise lines’ pricing departments have just updated the Cruise Price Cut Tattletale at SureCruise.com with savings of nearly 50% on suite accommodations for Norwegian Cruise Line’s seven-night Bermuda cruises, departing Boston throughout the month of September. - February 02, 2007 - SureCruise.com
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative to Reduce Mexico’s Tourism Revenues by a Scant 2.2 Percent This Year
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), which now requires air travelers returning to the United States from Mexico to show a valid passport, is expected to reduce Mexico’s international tourism revenues by only 2.2 percent this year, Tourism Secretary Rodolfo Elizondo said. - February 02, 2007 - Mexico Tourism Board
IMSA President Testifies Before U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Subcommittee
On January 23rd, 2007, Eric Light, President of the International Medical Spa Association Board of Advisors testified before the Department of Health and Human Services Subcommittee on Privacy and Confidentiality. The subcommittee was charged by Secretary Michael Leavitt with developing... - February 02, 2007 - The Day Spa Association
Steppes Travel Announces Release of On Location February 2007
Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) announces release of On Location February 2007. On Location for February contains accounts of recent trips to Antarctica, Botswana, Cuba, Golden Ring in Russia, Madagascar, Sudan and Syria and Jordan. Justin Wateridge, MD of Steppes Travel,... - February 02, 2007 - Steppes Travel
Lisa Kemp-Williams to Minister at Women’s Retreat in Central Florida
Prophetic Psalmist to minister in song at the Leesburg Women’s Retreat. - February 02, 2007 - LKW Ministries International
PhotographyCorner.com Announces Winston Rockwell as Winner for 2006 Photograph of the Year Contest
Narrowed down from hundreds of entries through two rounds of community voting, Winston Rockwell has been announced as the winner for the PhotographyCorner.com 2006 Photograph of the Year Contest. - February 01, 2007 - PhotographyCorner.com
MMI Associates, Inc. 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 MMI Associates, Inc. as a charter member. As a charter member, MMI Associates will have a select seat on the Charter Member Committee, which controls the... - February 01, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle