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The Joseph Project Partners with Macy’s for Sixth Annual Shop for a Cause Day
The Joseph Project is proud to be a part of the annual Macy's Shop For a Cause campaign. By purchasing "shopping passes" the customer will be helping them to educate and assist others to grow their own food, while at the same time they can take advantage of the deep discounts offered in the Macy's store on August 27th, 2011. - August 06, 2011 - The Joseph Project
DirectRooms.com – Athletes Compete in Vietnam Triathlon from 10 to 11 September 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that athletes are being invited to compete in the Vietnam Triathlon which will feature a main race over Olympic distances as well as a series of smaller events. - August 06, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Annapurna Luxury Lodge Trek in Nepal by One World Trekking
One World Trekking, a 24-year leader in Nepal adventure travel, now offers a new short hike in the beautiful foothills of the Annapurnas while staying in Nepal's world famous Ker & Downey Luxury Lodges. - August 06, 2011 - One World Trekking
One World Trekking Offers Nepal Multi-Sport Adventure
One World Trekking, a 23-year leader in Himalayan travel, is happy to announce their new 10-day multi-activity adventure vacation in Nepal. - August 06, 2011 - One World Trekking
Managing Expectations of Internal Clients at the 3rd SCIP Latin American Competitive Intelligence Conference
The Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) and Informa present the 3rd Latin American Competitive Intelligence Summit, October 4-6, 2011 in São Paulo, Brazil. A featured session by Gary Maag shows how to manage internal competitive intelligence client expectations. - August 06, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Accountants for Social Good Loans 10K in One Day Through Kiva
Accountants for Social Good, a small but well-funded group of accountants, CPAs, and friends (the group is open to anyone) is committed to eliminating poverty through microfinance and self-sustenance throughout the developing world. With under 50 members currently, a single-day loan of over ten thousand dollars is astounding. - August 06, 2011 - Accountants for Social Good
The Trust for Architectural Easements Believes in Preservation by Prevention
The Trust for Architectural Easements is one of the largest preservation easement holding organizations in the United States. The Trust protects more than 800 historic properties and is dedicated to preserving historic neighborhoods by raising awareness about the cause of historic preservation, and the resources and programs available to aid in the preservation and protection of America’s historic architecture. - August 06, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Recently Provided a Private Garden Tour of the Belnord Courtyard in New York City
The Trust for Architectural Easements is one of the nation's largest not-for-profit organizations dedicated to voluntary preservation through easement donations. The Trust recently provided a private garden tour of one of New York City's grand old palatial apartment building courtyards. The... - August 06, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Local Distressed Property Expert Provides Guidance for Homeowners Trying to Avoid Foreclosure
Local CDPE-designated agent, Donna Tashjian of Keller Williams Grand Rapids East has released a new report that provides 10 foreclosure solutions that can be used to avoid the costly effects of foreclosure. The report titled “At the End of Your Rope? 10 solutions for alleviating the stress of an unaffordable mortgage!” provides information for homeowners dealing with the stress of possible foreclosure. - August 06, 2011 - Donna Tashjian
GreaterGood Network Adds New "Gifts" to Help Snow Leopards and Rare Frogs at The Rainforest Site
The GreaterGood Network continues to expand the Gifts That Give More [tm] offered at The Rainforest Site. This program allows shoppers and other website visitors to make small donations that add up to a big result for conservation efforts and wildlife rescue projects. The two latest Gifts That... - August 06, 2011 - GreaterGood
San Francisco Luxury Home Sales Hit Three Year High, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Reports
Luxury home sales in San Francisco reached their highest level since 2008 during the second quarter of this year as the high-end market continued to bounce back from the recessionary downturn, according to a new market report by Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the region’s leading... - August 06, 2011 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Trust for Architectural Easements Provides Grant to DC Preservation League
The Trust for Architectural Easements recently toured two historic properties that the Trust had assisted in restoring by provided the DC Preservation League’s Landmark Fires Fund with a $7,500 grant. On April 30, 2007, fire ravaged two of the District’s significant historic resources,... - August 06, 2011 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Surprise, The Terra Cotta Inn Nude and Topless Sunbathing Resort. Palm Springs is Southern California's Most Popular Resort According to the Los Angeles Times
Many people are in a rut because of the hustle and bustle of life. They eat at the same bland chain restaurants. Buy groceries at the same big chain store. Vacation at the same boring chain hotels. Break out of the rut. The Los Angeles Times Newspaper created the 2011 Readers Choice Awards. Readers now know the best that Southern California has to offer. And as a pleasant surprise, the most popular resort selected was The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa of sunny Palm Springs. - August 05, 2011 - The Terra Cotta Inn Clothing Optional Resort and Spa
AmpleHarvest.org Named Top 25 Finalist in the Third Annual "Stay Classy" Philanthropic Awards Competition
Nationwide hunger/nutrition initiative enabling thousands of food pantries to receive excess garden produce nominated for “Most Effective Awareness Campaign By A Charity” award. - August 05, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
2011 Summer Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards
Announcing the Summer 2011 Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards. - August 05, 2011 - NABE (North American Bookdealers Exchange)
SWACHA Awards Its First PayItGreen Seal of Approval to NWP Services Corporation
SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional payments associations in the country, today awarded Irvine, California-based NWP Services Corporation (NWP) with its first PayItGreen Seal of Approval for their commitment to decrease paper usage and to promote electronic solutions such as Direct... - August 05, 2011 - SWACHA
American Association for Critical Illness Insurance Launches Online Quote Service
Consumers seeking critical illness insurance coverage can not request a free quote from a member of the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. - August 05, 2011 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
DirectRooms.com – Forty Couples Meet in Luxor to Get Married Like the Pharaohs During 15 to 20 October 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that visitors can be transported back in time to ancient Egypt to see what a traditional Pharaonic wedding would have looked like as the original customs are shown in Luxor. - August 05, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
Best Holiday Ideas for Travelling Without Breaking the Bank
Australians looking for a great holiday are realising you don’t need to waste money on overseas escapes. - August 05, 2011 - LivingSocial Escapes
Plum District to Raise Money for Global Education
Plum District will partner with World Vision to raise $22K during Back to School Week - August 05, 2011 - Plum District
European Competitive Intelligence 2011 Summit Agenda Finalized by Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP)
Taking place November 8-10 at the Austria Center in Vienna, the agenda for the premier European competitive intelligence summit, the 16th annual SCIP 2011 Summit, is now available and registrations are now open. - August 05, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Legal Marketing Association Tampa Bay August Meeting
Join LMA Tampa Bay with special guest, Sally Schmidt of Schmidt Marketing, to discuss Identifying and Organizing around Core Clients and Industries. Sally will lead the session in unveiling why a client-focused approach is more effective from a marketing and business development standpoint, from... - August 05, 2011 - Legal Marketing Association
Beauty and Entertainment Industry Trade Secrets Revealed
Celebrity Stylist Tajuana Hughes will be revealing beauty and entertainment industry secrets to stylists and barbers in her upcoming training. Ms. Hughes has been doing hair for over fifteen years, working with Tyler Perry artists, Def Jam Recording artists, and on the sets of the MTV’s My Sweet Sixteen and the BET Award Shows. Her work has made her a leading stylist in the entertainment and beauty industry. - August 05, 2011 - Atlanta Natural Hair Care
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa to Host Photo Competition
Photographers Compete by Land and Sea to Capture the Natural Beauty of Cozumel Island - August 05, 2011 - Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Rocky Top Trail Crew is Heading Into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Open Positions
This is announcing that the Appalachain Trail Conservancy's Rocky Top Trail Crew is doing Trail work. - August 05, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
The Remi Group Makes a Splash in Its 2nd Annual School Supplies Drive
During the Color the Park School Supplies Drive of 2011, the goal of Ballantyne Corporate Park - home to The Remi Group’s headquarters - was to collect 15,000 packs of markers to benefit Classroom Central. In an effort to support the local community, The Remi Group employees participated in a... - August 05, 2011 - Remi
Students on Course for Career in Civil Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Teenagers from across the UK have been learning about Civil Engineering and how it can save lives. - August 05, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Scenic Hotel Auckland Invests Over $85,000 for Best Rugby World Cup Views
Scenic Hotel Auckland ensures its guests get a great view of the Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand whether they have the much-prized match tickets or not. - August 05, 2011 - Scenic Hotel Group
Students on Course for Career in Structural Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Teenagers from across the UK recently attended a short structural engineering course at Coventry University, run by the Smallpeice Trust. - August 05, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
AmberWatch Alert System Celebrates One Year Anniversary, Highlighting 3.2 Million Subscribers
The AmberWatch Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of harmful acts against children, is proud to announce the celebration of their one year anniversary since the launch of its highly successful AmberWatch® Alert System. - August 05, 2011 - AmberWatch Foundation
Great Hotels of the World Launches New RFP Tool on Meeting Planners’ Website
New tool makes it easier and quicker for planner to complete the RFP process. - August 05, 2011 - Great Hotels of the World
Wishing Well Intl. Foundation Challenges the Water Purification Industry to Show Their Support - Commits to Raising $30,000 to Honor the Memory of Rachel Beckwith
www.wishingwellintl.org - Rachel Beckwith was just 9 years old when she died in July; however her thirst for bringing clean drinking water to people in need must live on. Rachel was taken off life support on Saturday July 24 after she sustained fatal injuries in a 14-vehicle pile up near her home... - August 04, 2011 - Wishing Well International Foundation Inc.
Circle City Tickets Announces No Service Fees on Internet Orders
Circle City Tickets, the largest ticket broker in Indiana, continues to be leader in the ticketing industry with it's announcement of "No Fees" on all orders including internet and smart phone orders. - August 04, 2011 - Circle City Tickets
FreeFoodx is Now Launched Officially Online to Teach Consumers How to Get More Savings on Groceries
Saving money on groceries and restaurants just got easier with the leads and information located at www.freefoodx.com. In the midst of higher prices on everything from gas to food, and counting the nationwide recession, more people are deciding to handle their hard earned cash more frugally. Food... - August 04, 2011 - Free Food
Primary Intelligence Sources Presented at the SCIP Wisconsin Chapter Networking Meeting
Roger Phelps provides insight into effective primary intelligence gathering at the Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) Wisconsin Chapter meeting on Wednesday, August 17 from 11:30am to 2:30 pm at Fiserv. - August 04, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Low Rates, Live Entertainment Keep the Summer Fun Going This Labor Day at the Woodlands Resort
School may be back in session, but families can still take advantage of a summer getaway over the extended Labor Day weekend. - August 04, 2011 - The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
3rd Annual Cruisin' on the Hilltop Planned for Mt. Oliver on August 6th
The Hilltop Economic Development Corporation will be hosting their third annual car cruise event on August 6th. - August 04, 2011 - Hilltop Economic Development Corporation
Chile Voted Top Adventure Tourism Destination
Chile ranked as third best developing country for Adventure Tourism in the world according to new Adventure Travel Development Index. - August 04, 2011 - Cascada Expediciones
Man Who Threatened the Lives of Florida State Representative William Snyder and His Family Over Immigration Bill Efforts, Jailed Again for a Separate Act of Violence
A Massachusetts man convicted of threatening the lives of a Florida State Representative and his family is arrested just two months into his probation charged with threatening a woman in the parking lot of a shopping center. Now, he's back in Florida facing prison time. - August 04, 2011 - Representative William D. Snyder, FL 82
Local Paranormal Group Publishes Book Entitled, "Ghost Hunting from A to Z, A Scientific Approach to Paranormal Investigation"
Reading authors and residents, L. Lindeman and J. Kroenig, have recently published "Ghost Hunting from A to Z, A Scientific Approach to Paranormal Investigation," a 108-page book that details applying the scientific method to the field of Paranormal Research. - August 04, 2011 - The Supernatural Research Group
Researchers Discover Method to Decrease Harmful Cyanogens and Increase Protein Levels in Key Staple Crop
“This breakthrough demonstrates that it is possible to use genetic modification to deliver enhanced cassava with decreased cyanogenic content as well as increased protein and essential amino acids that will directly benefit children and at-risk populations,” said Narayanan. - August 04, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Assn. (CT REIA) Announces August 2011 Investing Meeting with Alan Cowgill
On August 15, 2011 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association will be hosting its monthly meeting with Alan Cowgill. Attendees will learn how to find funding for investment properties in CT. - August 04, 2011 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Blanket America Offers Free Shipping on Bedding and Blankets for Sale and 40% Off Beach Towels During Mid Summer Sale
Blanket America's new Mid Summer Sale is offering free shipping when shoppers buy blankets, pillows and more in orders over $75, plus 20% off towels and 40% off beach towels. Members of Blanket America’s email list will receive additional savings. - August 04, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Searching for New Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer
Announcement that the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is searching for a new ED/CEO. - August 04, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Panther Drops in to Help RNLI Project in Cornwall
On the Cornish south coast’s Lizard peninsula, Panther Platforms is working towards an October 2011 deadline to help contractor BAM Nuttall finish building the new £7.5 million Lizard Lifeboat Station. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is replacing the existing lifeboat station... - August 04, 2011 - Panther
Montara Hospitality Holdings Announces New General Manager for Boathouse, Kata Beach, Phuket Thailand
Narong Pattamasaevi, Chairman, Montara Hospitality Holdings Co. Ltd., has announced Marie Laure Fleury will be appointed General Manager of Boathouse, the legendary 37-room boutique resort on Kata Beach, Phuket, Thailand. - August 04, 2011 - Boathouse Resort
The Rembrandt Hotel Hosted Swiss Singer Maja Brunner
Recently the top Swiss singer Ms. Maja Brunner flew to Thailand to attend the Swiss National Day’s celebration. The Rembrandt Hotel was glad to have an opportunity to host Ms. Brunner during her stay in Bangkok. - August 04, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Rescue Chocolate to Donate All of Its Proceeds to Rabbit Rescue
Hop A Long Hollow has been named the August 2011 beneficiary for Rescue Chocolate, the vegan chocolate company which donates 100% of its profits to various animal rescue organizations. The rabbit rescue group, based in Norwalk, Connecticut plans to use the donation from Rescue Chocolate to further... - August 04, 2011 - Rescue Chocolate
Luxury Escape to One of Southeast Asia’s Most Untouched and Breathtaking Getaways
Luxury Travel Vietnam (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Promote a New Luxury Escape to Con Dao Islands. - August 04, 2011 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
UCR Extension Class to Investigate Documentary Photography
California photographer Jesús Manuel Mena Garza will illuminate his and other documentary photographers work in a class offered this summer at the University of California Riverside Extension. Garza explained, “This Documentary Photography class is an opportunity for students to... - August 04, 2011 - Jesús Manuel Mena Garza Photography