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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral to Take Part in Southampton "Six Ships Extravaganza"
For the second time this year, the port of Southampton will see a magnificent line-up of six cruise ships, berthed simultaneously, on 16th July 2011. In January this year, the first "Six Ships Extravaganza" took place, and the role call on that occasion included two Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ships – Balmoral and Black Watch. This was the first time for over 50 years that so many cruise ships had docked together in the port, and a huge crowd came out to greet them. - July 23, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Finding an Appropriate Home Health Care Provider Requires Research - ParentYourParents.com Can Help
At Home Personal Care in Arizona, Utah and Texas become home health providers on the national eldercare information website, ParentYourParents.com. - July 23, 2011 - ParentYourParents.com
IMC Club Opens South New Jersey Chapter
IMC Club International, Inc., headquartered in Massachusetts, opened its twenty ninth national chapter in Millville, New Jersey this week. Pilots gathered at Big Sky Aviation in Millville (KMIV) on Wednesday July 20th for the official inaugural meeting of the new Southern New Jersey Chapter. At the... - July 23, 2011 - IMCClubs.org
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Celebrates Its First Qualified British Officer Cadets
Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is proud to announce the graduation of its first British Officer Cadets. Cadet Tim Cummins and Cadet Ian Meacham were sponsored by Fred. Olsen throughout their three years’ of study at Warsash Maritime Academy, in Southampton, and celebrated their graduation with a formal ‘Passing Out’ ceremony at the Academy in June 2011. - July 23, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Appalachian Trail Boundary Crew to Recover Large Tract of Land in Maine
For three weeks beginning on July 24, 2011, as part of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) Land Protection Program, the ATC and volunteers from the American Hiking Society and Frostburg State University will be marking the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) boundary in Andover, Maine. Maine has more... - July 23, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Going Beyond Google: Gathering Internet Intelligence Webinar at Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) Greater DC
Sean Campbell and Scott Swigart provide insight into the most effective use of internet-based intelligence sources at the SCIP Greater DC meeting in McLean, Virginia, on September 13, 5:30 - 7:30 pm EDT. - July 23, 2011 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals
Delaware Boxer Hits the Big Time - Earns Shot at NABO Heavyweight Title Amir Mansour Fights to be Champion of His Destiny and the Sport
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino and the North American Boxing Organization announce the unanimous decision of the NABO Board to sanction the Amir Mansour vs. Dominick Guinn fight for the Heavyweight Interim Title on Aug. 19 in Dover, Delaware, US. The winner of the NABO Interim Championship will garner an automatic Top 15 ranking into the WBO monthly world ratings. The belt is currently held by Tomasz Adamek, who is scheduled to fight Vitali Klitschko for the WBO Heavyweight Championship. - July 23, 2011 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches New Guide for Groups
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines – winner of the ‘Best Cruise Line for Groups’ accolade in the 2011 Group Travel Awards – has just launched a useful, dedicated brochure for group travel organisers. The new brochure sets out all the benefits available to groups, as well as giving details of capacities of the main rooms on each ship, so that events and meetings can be planned in advance. - July 23, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Volunteers Needed to Help with 15th Anniversary Boston Arthritis Walk
The Arthritis Foundation is looking for volunteers to help plan and coordinate the 15th Anniversary Boston Arthritis Walk to be held at the DCR’s Artesani Park in Brighton, on Sunday, September, 18, 2011. Help is needed with all planning activities including publicity, recruiting walkers and... - July 23, 2011 - Arthritis Foundation
IMI Association Executives Adds Shalonda Maggitt as Administrative Manager
North Carolina-based association management firm continues to expand with addition of new administrative manager. - July 23, 2011 - IMI Association Executives
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Hears the Challenges of Interfaith Dialogue
The Nashville Religion Communicators Council held their July meeting in the Wisdom House at Scarritt Bennett Center, where they heard from Interfaith Dialogian Chance Dillon on the perils and perks of interfaith communication. - July 23, 2011 - Religion Communicators Council
Piggy Pillows Gets Selected for Red Carpet Emmy Event in Los Angeles, Palm Beach County Designer Headed to See the Stars
Palm Beach County woman gets call of a lifetime from Prime Time Emmy Event Organizers. Her fashion insole design "Piggy Pillows" will make its way into the infamous gift bags for the stars, and she is invited to LA Emmy night to mingle with the celebrities.....Maybe some will even test the Piggy Pillows on the red carpet. - July 23, 2011 - Piggy Pillows LLC
Local Colorado Firefighters to Unveil the 2012 Colorado Firefighter Calendar on August 18th
15 New Hometown Heroes Will Fire Up the Crowd in Support of The Children’s Hospital Burn Center - July 23, 2011 - Fired Up For Kids
Vail Dermatology to Support Pink Colorado with Anniversary Gift
Dermatology clinic to raise funds through Anniversary Event August 6-13th at their Edwards and Basalt locations. - July 23, 2011 - Vail Dermatology-Skin
Southern California Canines Become AKC S.T.A.R. Puppies
Local puppies and their owners go for the gold! Graduating class of 5 puppies passed the S.T.A.R. Puppy Training course offered at K9 Dog Park / Puppies Dot Com. AKC Evaluator, Penny DiLoreto, announces that "these dogs and owners have taken the important first step in becoming responsible members of the community." - July 22, 2011 - k9 Dog Park
IEEE WCET® Certification Exam Applications Accepted for Testing Period to be Held 2 – 29 October 2011
Virtual One-Day Course Highlights “LTE for the Wireless Engineering Practitioner” on August 3 - July 22, 2011 - IEEE Communications Society
Building Resilient Communities
The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) held the latest in its series of critical sector forums by examining building resilient communities with FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate. INMA Chairman, Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, and KeyPoint Government Solutions President and CEO, Jeff Schlanger,... - July 22, 2011 - InfraGard National Members Alliance
3rd Annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Awards July 24th Ceremony in New York
The winners of the 3rd Annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Awards will be revealed at the July 24th gala in New York City, the Subub Chelsea Center. PCTF Award nominations encompass 39 categories - from favorites like the Planet Activist Award, Greener Planet Award and the Congeniality... - July 22, 2011 - Planet Connection Theatre Festivity
Indra Public Relations Plays a Hand in Managing Another Successful Clay Walker Charity Classic at Pebble Beach
Corporate leaders, philanthropists and the sports and entertainment industries came together for the 4th Annual Clay Walker Charity Classic to raise funds to support research for Multiple Sclerosis. The event was organized by BAMS, Clay Walker’s nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to... - July 22, 2011 - Indra Public Relations
Groom Law Group Chartered Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “401(k) Fees: What You Need to Know in 2011 LIVE Webcast,” on 08/9/11
Groom Law Group Chartered, a leading employee benefits law firm, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “401(k) Fees: What You Need to Know in 2011.” This two-hour event will be held on August 9, 2011 at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. For further details... - July 22, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
10,000 People Turn 65 Years of Age Each Year and 85% Will, at Some Point, Need In-Home Care Assistance - Visit ParentYourParents.com for Help
Three Home Helpers locations become in-home care providers on the national eldercare information website, ParentYourParents.com. - July 22, 2011 - ParentYourParents.com
Minority and Women-Owned Law Firm Association Honors Nationwide’s Chief Legal Counsel with Outstanding Service Award
The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) announces that Gilda Spencer of Nationwide Insurance is the recipient of the organization’s 2011 Outstanding Service by an Advisory Council Member Award. - July 22, 2011 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
Hip Hop Grows Up Inc. Along with Dollyhood Records Partners with Florida A&M University to Host the C.E.O. Experience – a Music and Entertainment Industry Conference
During a press conference, Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced it will host the Creativity Education Opportunity (C.E.O.) Experience, a music and entertainment industry conference scheduled for November 3 and November 4, 2011 on FAMU’s campus. The conference will offer new artists,... - July 22, 2011 - Hip Hop Grows Up Inc
Jim Edwards of Spry Publishing Joins Vistage Michigan
As a member of Vistage Michigan, Edwards will enjoy an advisory board of CEO peers who meet in small groups, nine times a year, to help one another make better business decisions and achieve better results. He also will partake in one-to-one business coaching from a seasoned and accomplished Chief Executive (C.E.) Group Chair. - July 22, 2011 - Vistage Michigan
Minority Education Workshop Speakers Announced for Save Our Schools Conference in DC
This workshop is designed to find solutions, why there are two public education systems in America. One for people of color and one for those without; this is a time like no other time in history, where America must face the fact we have serious competition for goods and services, and we need a better-educated minority workforce. - July 22, 2011 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Recognizes Don King and Pam Underhill with National Partners Awards
Donald T. King, chief realty officer for the National Park Service (NPS) National Trail Land Resources Program Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and Pamela Underhill, manager of the NPS Appalachian Trail Park Office (ATPO) in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, received the Appalachian Trail... - July 22, 2011 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Ryan Hill Realty Agent Gets Awarded by Naperville City Council for Community Work
Ryan Hill Realty is excited to announce that on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at The Naperville City Council Meeting at Naperville, Illinois, Ryan Hill Realty’s agent Rose McMahon was acknowledged by the City Council, Mayor Pradel and the Main Street Organization of Realtors for her community service work and volunteerism. - July 22, 2011 - Ryan Hill Group
Announcing: Live Tele-Seminars Directly on the V.I.S.S. Web
V.I.S.S. International (Vision, Inspiration, Strategy & Support) launches the ability to log into their tele-seminars straight from the web site. V.I.S.S. allows the ability to access experts in the fields of personal development, law of attraction, quantum physics and many others, and you can... - July 22, 2011 - VISS International
HopeLink of Southern Nevada Enlists Community’s Help in Back 2 School Drive
Items collected to be distributed to 1,000 students during event on August 20. - July 22, 2011 - HopeLink of Southern Nevada
Advocacy Group, Inc. Opens Ohio Office
New field location offers clients on-the-ground access to the electorally valuable Midwest. - July 22, 2011 - Advocacy Group, Inc.
Premium Realty Trade Announces Participation in Paris Real Estate Trade Show
The Real Estate Trade Show held annually in Paris, France has always been out of reach of Houston Premium Realty Trade - that is, until now. - July 22, 2011 - Premium Realty Trade
Catch the Fiji Love Bug
A popular destination for celebrities, Fiji’s white sandy beaches, palm trees, beautiful coral reefs and seclusion, fit the bill for the perfect romance. - July 22, 2011 - LivingSocial Escapes
One World Trekking Featured in Cincy Chic Magazine
Follow the path of former Cincinnatian Andy Crisconi and his company One World Trekking to physical, mental and spiritual health. - July 22, 2011 - One World Trekking
Battalion Buddy Program a Big Hit with Military Children
Operation Gratitude's new effort to comfort and encourage children of deploying U.S. service members reaches a milestone. - July 22, 2011 - Operation Gratitude
Free Training at TSBDC/KOSBE Introduction to Exporting & International Trade
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a free Introduction to Exporting & International Trade event on Wednesday, August 17 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at the... - July 22, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Come One Come All for the 1st Annual Breakfast of Champions. A KOSBE Award Winners Reunion Event.
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host its First Annual KOSBE Award Winners Reunion event, Breakfast of Champions on Friday, August 12 from 7:30 – 9 a.m., at Golden Corral, 1910 N. Eastman Road, Kingsport. Attendees will hear from 2011 Ned. - July 22, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
NAAMBA Conference and Exposition Early Bird Registration Extended Until July 31st
Early bird registration for the 3rd Annual National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA) Leadership Conference and Exposition has been extended until July 31st. The Annual NAAMBA Conference is less than 2 months away, taking place September 8-10, 2011 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City so register today to ensure you don't miss out on the discount and join the largest professional Pan-Asian leadership development, recruiting and networking event staged in the U.S. - July 22, 2011 - National Association of Asian MBAs
Englewood Businessman Receives Patriot Award
Robert Grieve, owner of Nylund's Collision Center of Englewood, CO was recently awarded the Patriot Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense organization putting veterans to work post-overseas duty. - July 22, 2011 - Nylund's Collision Center
Hardware Upgrades to Perk Up Your PC: Chicago Computer Club Shows You How
A hardware upgrade can make a significant impact on your computer performance and productivity. But what hardware should you upgrade? Chicago Computer Club provides the answers with an overview of your computer hardware, and what performance results each upgrade can achieve. - July 21, 2011 - Chicago Computer Club
Federal Government Cuts Half Million Dollars in Funding for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) has lost a half-million dollars for its critically important Mentoring Children of Prisoners Program (MCOP), which serves hundreds of the Bay Area’s most at-risk and vulnerable children. The $500,000 federal grant from the United States... - July 21, 2011 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Launches "Music & Laughter" Programme for 2011/12
Along with food, and the company of fellow guests, a key aspect in the success of any cruise is the quality of its entertainment. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ "Music & Laughter" programme has proved to be an enormously popular highlight on selected cruises. Provided at no extra cost, the programme offers a star-studded line-up of quality acts from the worlds of comedy, music and entertainment. A diverse range of musical styles is represented, including pop, soul, jazz, classical and opera. - July 21, 2011 - Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Teams Up with San Diego Sport Innovators
Partnership increases access to CRT mentorship and expertise for local sport-based companies. - July 21, 2011 - Chairmen's RoundTable
John Spence Named as Keynote Speaker for Timeshare and Fractional Networking Expo GNEX 2012
The Chairman of Karma Royal Group will address delegates during Perspective Magazine’s shared ownership industry networking event. - July 21, 2011 - Perspective Magazine
Budding Engineers Build a Supercomputer with the Smallpeice Trust
Twenty budding engineers from across the UK recently took on the challenge of building their own supercomputer from raw components at the University of Southampton. Organised by The Smallpeice Trust and delivered in partnership with the University’s Engineering Sciences and Microsoft, the... - July 21, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Blanket America Offers Free Woven and Fleece Blankets with New Youtube Contest
Blanket America is launching a new Youtube promotion where visitors can win woven and fleece blankets by subscribing to Youtube.com/BlanketAmerica and commenting on the company's latest video. - July 21, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Students Are Aided in Their Understanding of Biomedical Engineering by the Smallpeice Trust
From 12th to 15th July, twenty-two students from across the UK, attended a Biomedical Engineering course at the University of Southampton and gained an understanding about the captivating world of biomedical engineering. - July 21, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Le Meridien Amman Offer Members of Its Award-Winning Loyalty Program SPG Special Offers and Rewards
Le Meridien Amman and Starwood Hotels and Resorts Offer Members of its Award-Winning Loyalty Programme; Starwood Preferred Guest, Special Offers and Rewards in Celebration of Ramadan. - July 21, 2011 - Le Meridien Amman
Students Set Sail Towards a Career in Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Ninety-nine students from schools across the UK, recently attended a Marine Technology course from the 12th to 15th July at the University of Southampton. The course provided the 13 and 14 year old students with a fun-filled timetable of educational and fun activities to give them a unique insight... - July 21, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Active Travel Asia Organizes the First Trip to Discover Son Doong Cave for Travelers
At the end of Sept. 2011, the first trip for travelers to discover Son Doong, the world’s largest cave will be implemented by Active Travel Asia. Mr. Ho Khanh, who is the first person to find the entrance to the cave will be the tour leader of this adventure group. - July 21, 2011 - Active Travel Asia
Western River Expeditions Extends Season Into August for Colorado River Cataract Canyon 2-Day Express Trip
Western River Expeditions Extends Its Season Due to Record High Water and Ideal Conditions Creating the Best Rafting Season in Decades - July 21, 2011 - Western River Expeditions