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SPI Study Abroad Announces the 2014 Global Ambassador Program
Leading provider of high school language and cultural immersion programs introduces global leadership-based component. - December 14, 2013 - SPI Study Abroad
Innisfail Golf Club Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Innisfail Golf Club has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The golf course was originally designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in... - December 14, 2013 - Audubon International
Save the Waste! Minneapolis Nonprofit PLACE is Developing the First Affordable, Multifamily Community in the US to be Powered Solely by Organic Solid Waste
PLACE's first Save the Waste! project will divert organic waste from landfills, and process it through neighborhood-scale anaerobic digestion into clean energy to power homes, businesses, and transit in a new community in St. Louis Park, MN. The high-quality fertilizer that results will be used to grow food for their residents and at nearby urban farms. - December 14, 2013 - PLACE
More Than $1 Million Raised for Rock & Roll Academy at Las Vegas Concert
KISS, Alice Cooper and dozens of rock & roll legends team up for epic charity concert. - December 13, 2013 - Brennan Rock & Roll Academy
Wendy Demas Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Wendy Demas of Irvington, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Wendy Demas Ms. Demas is a Registered Nurse at White House Nursing Home in Orange, New Jersey. She... - December 13, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Ramsay Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ramsay of Maui and Manhattan has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Fine Arts as Professional of the Year. About Ramsay Ramsay has over 41 years experience in the business of art from creating... - December 13, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute Graduates 49 Women & Girls in Its 5th Leadership Class
The Jewell Jackson McCabe Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) welcomed 49 women and girls into membership on Saturday, December 7, 2013 during its fifth graduation ceremony. The theme was “Women Rising: Prepared, Inspired and Ready to Lead” and the keynote address delivered by Motivational... - December 13, 2013 - ELI
Spotlight on Luxury Travel in Vietnam and Cambodia at ATF 14
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravels.asia) Promote Niche Products and Offers Fam Trips at ATF 2014. - December 13, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Eve Paris Adding the Human Touch in Their Holiday Rentals
Eve gets close and personal with their holiday apartment guests. It is scary and confusing to arrive in a country that is so unfamiliar. Even the language does not make a lot of sense. This can be frustrating and seriously diminishes the quality of a tourist’s interaction with the city. - December 13, 2013 - Eve Paris
European Start-Ups Dominate Global Clean-Tech Oscars
European start-ups have dominated this year’s Cleantech Open Gobal Ideas Competition in Silicon Valley last month. All three winning start-ups are supported by Climate-KIC, the European Union’s main climate innovation initiative. - December 13, 2013 - Climate-KIC
Metro Atlanta Fire Fighter Conference 2014 Sponsorship Levels
Metro Atlanta Fire Fighter Conference (MAFFC) Sponsorship Opportunities The Metro Atlanta Fire Fighter Conference (MAFFC) is announcing its 2014 conference sponsorship levels. The 2014 conference will occur May 16-18 with the classroom sessions being offered at the Cobb County Safety Village and... - December 13, 2013 - MAFFC
Great Hotels of the World Members Win Big at Conde Nast Johansens Awards
The 32nd annual Europe & Mediterranean Awards for Excellence saw accolades for GHOTW hotels. Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com), the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance, is pleased to announce that three of its member hotels won awards at the annual Awards Dinner held... - December 13, 2013 - Great Hotels of the World
Research Unveils Clues About Protein Mechanism Critical to Plant Growth and Yield
Scientists at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center have made several scientific discoveries demonstrating the significant roles Heterotrimeric G proteins play in plant development and yield. Sona Pandey, Ph.D., principal investigator at the Danforth Plant Science Center and her collaborators... - December 13, 2013 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Jacksonville Animal Hospital Celebrates the Community
Jacksonville animal hospital, Mandarin Animal Hospital, celebrates nearly five decades of partnering with the Jacksonville, Florida community through dedicated veterinary service. - December 13, 2013 - Mandarin Animal Hospital
DocMiami International Film Festival Kicks Off Special Screening of Documentary Film Series at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton
The DocMiami International Film Festival will kick off a documentary film series, “DocNights at Willow,” in the spring at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton. Tickets can be purchased at the Willow Theater Box Office and online. - December 13, 2013 - DocMiami International Film Festival Competition and Concert Series
Summer Camp Stays Warm During the Winter with Annual Weekend Celebration
As snow and temperatures both begin to fall, the last thing on people’s mind is summer camp. That is unless you attend Southwoods Camp, one of the Northeast's premier traditional sleep-away camps. Southwoods Summer Camp creates opportunities for new and returning campers to enjoy the warmth... - December 13, 2013 - Southwoods
Just One Conversation Could Change the Course of Tourette Syndrome Research
Individuals and families with TS can participate in the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders' genetics sharing program by interviewing with Yale University TS expert Dr. Robert King on January 23-24 and February 7 at Rutgers University or February 8 at Virtua Hospital in Voorhees. - December 13, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Kelly Petersen Named 2014 President of Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP)
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) has named Kelly Petersen president of NWP and Tami Hance vice president. Petersen has been an active member of NWP since she joined in 2008. She served the organization as treasurer from 2009 until 2012 where she oversaw member dues and grant accounts. Most... - December 13, 2013 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
All Aboard for the Bow Wow Express Holiday Festival Benefiting Austin Dog Alliance
The Bow Wow Express Holiday Festival on December 15 will benefit the nonprofit Austin Dog Alliance and provide an afternoon of family-friendly and dog-friendly entertainment. - December 13, 2013 - Austin Dog Alliance
Windstar on Naples Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Windstar on Naples Bay has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The golf course was originally designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary... - December 13, 2013 - Audubon International
MakerPlace Announces 2nd Annual Holiday Open House on December 14
The do-it-yourself workshop invites the public to celebrate the holidays at its facility with shopping, food and a Toys for Tots toy drive. - December 13, 2013 - MakerPlace
Bahia Beach Resort and Golf Club Achieves Audubon International Re-Certification
Bahia Beach Resort and Golf Club was recently re-certified as an Audubon International Signature Sanctuary. The resort is the only property in Puerto Rico to be certified by Audubon International and one of only 20 properties in the world to achieve Gold Certification in the prestigious Audubon... - December 13, 2013 - Audubon International
Dialogue with Industry Executives Explores Latest Global Communications Trends at IEEE GLOBECOM 2013
IEEE GLOBECOM 2013, the premier international event being held from December 9 – 13 in Atlanta, Georgia, was highlighted on Tuesday evening by the Dialogue with Industry Executives featuring the perspectives and visions of senior communications professionals representing leading Atlanta-based... - December 12, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
Michael Shermer Joins Tarot Project
World renowned skeptic Michael Shermer joins the cast of Tarot: A Documentary Love Story, produced by Backbone Trail Arts. - December 12, 2013 - Backbone Trail Arts
Robert J. Wagner II Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Robert J. Wagner II of Orange, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of aerospace. About Robert J. Wagner II Mr. Wagner has over 35 years experience in the aerospace field. He is the... - December 12, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Reality Tours and Travel Launches First Multi-Day Experience to Rajasthan
Tour expansion initiates social impact development plans to other areas of India. - December 12, 2013 - Reality Tours and Travel
maXx Images Breaks the 19.5 Million Image Mark with the Launch of Its New Website
One of North America's largest stock photography resources, www.maxximages.com, announces the launch of its new website, now offering over 19.5 million images, photo subscription, video, low budget images and celebrities. - December 12, 2013 - MaXx Images Inc.
New Travel Paks for Pets in Time for Holidays
Travel Paks for Pets, an exclusive from Animal Healings, are bundled animal communication and Reiki for animal services geared specifically for pet families whose pets have to travel. - December 12, 2013 - Animal Healings
The Newman Group Helps 60 Odenton, Maryland Families Move in 2013
The Odenton Real Estate market has grown by leaps and bounds in 2013, and the Newman Group was a driving force of this change, helping more than 60 families find homes in 2013. - December 12, 2013 - The Newman Group Real Estate
INTUITION’s Social Media Monitoring Platform Provides Crucial Real Time Analytics
Perspective Group, the leading independent PR & Multimedia company globally for the timeshare and vacation ownership industry announced more enhancements to its unique social media monitoring platform this week. The most recent announcement is an update to its “included as... - December 12, 2013 - Perspective Magazine
Atlanta Wildlife Removal Company Launches New Website for the Atlanta Area
New web resource for wildlife & pest removal education and awareness in Georgia. - December 12, 2013 - Attic Attack Wildlife Services
Just in Queso Foundation to Raise Money for Kids Beating Cancer
Tijuana Flats and its charity, the Just in Queso Foundation, are kick-starting this holiday season by giving back to a deserving cause, for the 18th year in a row. All proceeds from the sale of the “Smack My Ass & Call Me Santa!” holiday hot sauce will be donated to Kids Beating Cancer. The hot sauce is available for purchase at all of the restaurant chain’s locations and online at TijuanaFlats.com. - December 12, 2013 - Kids Beating Cancer
Free Wheelchair Mission Partners with Convaid to Provide Mobility in Vietnam
Free Wheelchair Mission partners with local Southern California business to provide mobility. - December 12, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
LiceDoctors Sees Increase in Incidence of Head Lice in Nassau County Over the Holiday Season
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service reports a gain in the number of calls it is receiving for head lice treatment in Nassau County, LI following the Thanksgiving holiday season. Family togetherness combined with increased resistance of lice to chemical medications contribute to this trend. - December 12, 2013 - LiceDoctors
Actors Depot Signs an Exclusive Casting Agreement with 360 Sound and Vision to Cast Five Feature Films
Actors Depot first opened its doors in January of 2011 in Tribeca, NY. Actors Depot mission was to provide affordable, high quality services to the acting and entertainment community. Actors Depot provides headshot photography, videography, acting reels, voice over reels, websites, and casting... - December 12, 2013 - Actors Depot
Carolina Mornings Creates a Unique “Ski and See” Package to Entice Visitors to Asheville Area this Winter
Carolina Mornings, a leader in Asheville vacation rentals, aims to showcase Asheville in winter by increasing the fun through including a Biltmore Estate pass and Wolf Ridge ski pass with every stay. - December 12, 2013 - Carolina Mornings
LiceDoctors Reports Jump In Incidence of Head Lice In Pittsburgh, PA Following Thanksgiving Holiday Season
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service reports a spike in the number of head lice cases in Pittsburgh following the Thanksgiving holidays. Reasons for the increase are close contact among family members and growing resistance rto chemical lice treatments. - December 12, 2013 - LiceDoctors
Bridal Franchise Owners Open Second Missouri Store
Impression Bridal says "I Do" to Hilliker Corporation's perfect St. Louis location. - December 12, 2013 - Hilliker Corporation
DonateStuff.com Participates at the Michigan Recycling Coalition Event: “Textile Recovery: The Flow of Textiles in Michigan”
Michigan Recycling Coalition host a fall event focused on clothing recovery and recycling. 85% of clothing ends up in the landfills but organizations like Purple Heart, DonateStuff.com and Goodwill offer ways for people to keep their textiles from the landfills. - December 11, 2013 - DonateStuff.com
Precision Door Service of Central Arkansas Launches New Website
Precision Door Service of Central Arkansas has announced the launch of their new website. The site provides information on the garage door services offered, as well as new garage doors, and garage door openers. The site also provides location hours, areas they service, and available coupons. There... - December 11, 2013 - Precision Door Service
Lake Ridge Rotarians Ring in the Holidays with The Salvation Army
On Saturday night at the Wal-Mart located near Potomac Mills, as people hurried in to do their holiday shopping, many stopped by afterwards to put a few dollars, or even their pocket change into the famous Salvation Army Red Kettle. Ringing the bells to encourage the donations were volunteers from... - December 11, 2013 - Lake Ridge Rotary
Joseph J. Levinson Appointed Executive Director of Food Four Life
Joseph J. Levinson has been appointed Executive Director of Food 4 Life (FFL), effective January 1, 2014. The FFL Board of Directors selected Levinson after a thorough international search. Levinson will be permanently based in the organization’s headquarters in Libreville,... - December 11, 2013 - Food Four Life
John Di Lemme to Host Closing & Marketing Host Boot Camp in West Palm Beach, Florida
Strategic Business Coach and Small Business Expert, John Di Lemme, will host the 3 Hour Closing and Marketing Boot Camp on December 19, 2013 in West Palm Beach, Florida. - December 11, 2013 - Di Lemme Development Group, Inc.
Military Charity Celebrates Historic Milestone
Operation Gratitude sent its One Millionth Care Package on December 7, making it the the first military support organization to accomplish such a feat. - December 11, 2013 - Operation Gratitude
NAFA Opens Submissions for 2014 Fleet Excellence Awards
NAFA is now accepting submissions for the 2014 Fleet Excellence Awards at www.flexyawards.com. - December 11, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Island of Cozumel Celebrates 2014 Golfing Weekend, May 2 - 4, 2014 with Tournament at Nicklaus-Designed Cozumel Country Club
The 6th Annual Cozumel Island Golf Tournament, a weekend of golf-related activities at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa culminating with the tournament on the island’s prestigious Cozumel Country Club golf course. will be held May 2-4, 2014. - December 11, 2013 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Denver Seminary Receives Lilly Endowment Grant
Denver Seminary Receives Lilly Endowment Grant to Improve the Economic Well-Being of Future Ministers Denver Seminary has received a $250,000 grant as part of Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc.’s Theological School Initiative to Address Economic Issues Facing Future Ministers. It is one... - December 11, 2013 - Denver Seminary
NCVMA Presents $2,500 Animal Welfare Grant to Charlotte Animal Care & Control Shelter
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports The Animal Care & Control Division of The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. - December 11, 2013 - NCVMA
Healthy Hotels Program Presents New Sleep Hygiene Research Which Redefines Hotel Sleep Quality Factors
Research reveals the mostly overlooked determinants of hotel sleep quality. - December 11, 2013 - Healthy Hotels Program
Fight Childhood Obesity and Grow a Healthy Community
Recently, Gardens of the Fox Cities received a match grant that will match dollar for dollar up to $50,000. Funds received from this match campaign will help expand programming for the 2014 season allowing Gardens of the Fox Cities to reconnect more children and families to the basics of gardening. - December 11, 2013 - Gardens of the Fox Cities