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Gustavo Dudamel is Declared Honorary Citizen of Gothenburg 2010
Internationally acclaimed conductor Gustavo Dudamel has been appointed Honorary Citizen of Gothenburg 2010. In 2007 he was signed as Music Director of the Gothenburg Symphony and since then he has broken through as a rising star of classical music and is now also engaged as Music Director of the... - November 20, 2010 - Goteborg & Co
Lavendon Achieves UK First for International Environment Standard
Lavendon Access Services has become the first powered access company in the UK to achieve the ISO 14001 international standard for environment management, following an assessment by EQA (European Quality Assurance). This achievement underlines the company’s commitment to operating in a way... - November 20, 2010 - Lavendon Access Services
NPSA Announces 2011 Chairman
The National Portable Storage Association has elected a new board of directors for 2011. - November 20, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
First Car Rental Supports The Freedom Revolution Unicycle Tour
On 26 November 2010, the Bobs for Good team and the good people of South Africa will embark on a world’s first journey to unicycle 2500 km off-road from Durban to Cape Town with the aim to fit shoes on to no fewer than 2000 of Mzansi’s neediest childrens’ feet. - November 20, 2010 - First Car Rental
HomeRun Homes Accepted Into The Building Trades Association (BTA)
HomeRun Homes, the long-standing marketplace for Rent to Own Homes, is now a confirmed member of the prestigious Building Trades Association. Longevity and Service to the Building/Construction Segment The Building Trades Association, or BTA, which consists of member companies involved in all... - November 20, 2010 - HomeRun Homes
Scott Stallings to Lead National Sales Group for Fern Exposition & Event Services
Fern Exposition & Event Services, a leading general service contractor, has hired Scott Stallings as Senior Vice President of National Sales. In this position, Stallings will develop sales strategy and oversee Fern’s national sales team. He will work closely with the executive management... - November 20, 2010 - Fern Exposition & Event Services
USA Synchro Announces Hospitality and Travel Partnership with Ludus Tours
U.S. Synchronized Swimming (USA Synchro) is proud to name Ludus Tours as its official Hospitality and Travel partner throughout the Summer Games in 2012. - November 20, 2010 - Ludus Tours
New England Foundation for the Arts Selects NBAF as Hub Site for National Dance Project
NBAF (National Black Arts Festival) has been selected by the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) to serve as a hub site to its National Dance Project – a program designed to encourage the creation of new work in dance designed to tour audiences throughout the United States. Neil Barclay, President & CEO of NBAF, is one of six new field leaders chosen to serve as a hub site representative in 2011. - November 20, 2010 - NBAF (National Black Arts Festival)
Ava Gardner Museum Awarded Two Grants in Support of the Ava
Grants support the marketing of the Ava Gardner Festival and the Tennessee Williams Reading Series. - November 20, 2010 - Ava Gardner Museum
Celebrate Kwanzaa with NBAF! Interactive Experience Offers Practical Lessons for All Ages
NBAF invites children and parents to this year’s Kwanzaa Korner - an interactive learning experience that teaches the principles of Kwanzaa through hands-on activities. Activities for the day include a workshop for parents interested in learning how to apply arts-based character building, hands-on-activities for young children and arts-based curriculum for educational professionals. - November 20, 2010 - NBAF (National Black Arts Festival)
International Council of Central Florida Celebrates 45 Years of Citizen Diplomacy, and Honors Citizen Diplomats
The International Council of Central Florida celebrated 45 years in Central Florida. Hosted at the Citrus Club in downtown Orlando, ICCF presented awards to the Citizen Diplomat of the Year and the Citizen Diplomat Organization of the Year. - November 20, 2010 - International Council of Central Florida
Safa Rashtchy Joins Icanbuy’s Board of Directors
Renowned Internet Search Analyst Joins Mortgage Rate Comparison Shopping Start Up Icanbuy. - November 20, 2010 - icanbuy
REVPAR GURU and Epoque Hotels Announce Partnership and Create a New Force in the Hospitality Industry
REVPAR GURU, the South Florida-based leader in automated revenue management solutions for the global hospitality industry, announced today its new partnership with Epoque Hotels, a collection of worldwide avant-garde, trendy-chic, and luxury-classic boutique hotels based in over 100 destinations... - November 20, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
San Diego Based Signature Furniture Rental Offers Discount for the Holidays
Signature Furniture Rental offers 50% discount until December 31, 2010. - November 20, 2010 - Signature Furniture Rental
Local Agent Receives Training to Effectively Counsel Real Estate Investors, Provide Wealth-Building Strategies
Kerry Thornhill of Virginia Cook Realtors in Dallas has earned the prestigious Certified Investor Agent Specialist™ (CIAS) Designation, having completed extensive training to understand the different real estate investor types, and the investment opportunities, financing options and... - November 20, 2010 - Kerry Thornhill
Vacheron Constantin and Historic Rolex GMT to Highlight Antiquorum’s December Auction
Antiquorum Auctioneers, the world’s premier watch auctioneer, is looking forward to its’ December 8th auction at their US headquarters on Madison Avenue in New York City. The sale will encompass an impressive collection of 356 modern and vintage watches including an extremely rare... - November 19, 2010 - Antiquorum
Stevens Institute Doctoral Candidate Publishes on Graphene's Potential with NSF Support
With the help of a world-class Stevens faculty, support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education (GK-12) program through the New Jersey Alliance for Engineering Education (NJAEE), and an award from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), Milan Begliarbekov is conducting groundbreaking research of graphene. - November 19, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Blue Lights of Hope
Please join the Prostate Cancer Coalition of North Carolina in honoring friends, fathers, husbands, sons and the other men in your life, by simply placing a blue light by your window on the night of November 21 and visit www.pccnc.org to download a free Men’s Health Tracker and a Men’s Health Check-up Checklist. - November 19, 2010 - Prostate Cancer Coalition of North Carolina
V.I.S.S. Offers a New Spin on Gratitude This Thanksgiving
"A hot new craze, the 'Vision Board Experience' is sweeping the nation and offering a new way to express your 'thanks' this holiday season," says Bonnie Bruderer, CEO of V.I.S.S. International. The one and a half hour in-home, church, school and in-business training helps people live your... - November 19, 2010 - VISS International
74 Billion JPY (887 Million USD) in Logistics Property Transactions Recorded in Japan in 2010
Bear Logi Co., Ltd an industrial real estate company based in Japan has released a series of new logistics property market reports for 2010. One of the studies revealed that 14 logistics property transactions were recorded in Japan for the year up to October 2010 at a combined value of JPY 74.14... - November 19, 2010 - Bear Logi
Artlightenment Shines at the Church of Scientology Nashville
Painter Robyn Morshead has a passion: helping local artists do better in their career. - November 19, 2010 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Kids In Need Foundation is 2010 Recipient of NBC Today Show Toy Drive
The Kids In Need Foundation, a non-profit organization that has distributed more than $300 million in school supplies to low-income students since 1995, is pleased to announce they have been selected as a recipient of the 2010 TODAY Show Toy Drive. This year, the NBC morning show is expected to... - November 19, 2010 - Kids In Need Foundation
The Lupus Foundation of Florida Named the Recipient of Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers Annual Tree of Memories Event
The Lupus Foundation of Florida is named the recipient of Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers 16th annual Tree of Memories event to help families remember their loved ones this holiday season. Attendees reserve complimentary ornaments to place on Christmas trees located at the Tyrone Tribute... - November 19, 2010 - Lupus Foundation of Florida
John McQueen of Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers Elected to the APFSP Board of Trustees
Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers is proud to announce John T. McQueen, CFSP, has been elected to serve as on the Board of Trustees of the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. The Academy membership elects new Board of Trustees members for a term of six years. Mr. McQueen was... - November 19, 2010 - Anderson-McQueen Family Tribute Centers
Thunder Spring Announces New Sun Valley Vacation Rentals Website
The Thunder Spring homeowners Association has announced the release of its new website: www.thunderspringrentals.com. - November 19, 2010 - Thunder Spring Rentals
NAABB Consortium Announces Successful Conversion of Algal Oil to High Quality Biodiesel
Method employs cost saving catalyst and produces useful byproducts - November 19, 2010 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
World Anti-Doping Agency and Web Courseworks Receive International Award for Learning Tool for Training Elite Coaches
The “CoachTrue” online education toolkit, created by Web Courseworks for the World Anti-Doping Agency, has been designated by the International Academy of the Visual Arts as a Silver Winner in the 2010 Davey Awards. With over 4,000 entries from across the US and around the world, the... - November 19, 2010 - Web Courseworks
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Annual Property Investment Contest
On December 6, 2010, the CT Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be having its annual contest and holiday dinner for real estate investors and professionals in Connecticut and New England. This event will take place in Meriden, CT. - November 19, 2010 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Leadership Triangle Hosts Leadership Development Reception
Local Triangle Leaders Celebrate Successful Conclusion of Regional Leadership Training - November 19, 2010 - Leadership Triangle
NHTSA Thanks NAFA for Supporting the Campaign Against Distracted Driving
NAFA Fleet Management Association is a strong advocate for driver safety and is proud to support the annual "Drive Safely Work Week" campaign. - November 19, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
The 2011 HRPS Global Conference: an Educational Experience Unlike Any Other
HR People & Strategy (HRPS) will host its 34th Annual Global Conference, April 3-6, 2011 at the JW Marriott Starr Pass in Tucson, Ariz. Each year, more than 300 key HR executives and talent development strategists from the world’s leading companies attend to share their approaches and... - November 19, 2010 - HR People & Strategy (HRPS)
Great Hotels of the World Members Triumph at World Travel Awards 2010
Great Hotels of the World (http://www.ghotw.com) is pleased to announce that 20 awards were won by its member hotels at the recent World Travel Awards 2010. The annual awards acknowledge excellence in the travel and tourism industry and identify companies that consistently exceed expectations. - November 19, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Luxury Travel Ltd, Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator, Eyes Spanish Market
Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to teach travel professionals to sell luxury tourism products to Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to search Spanish Luxury Tour Operators and Travel Agencies at Fitur 2011 in Madrid,... - November 18, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Moab Utah Meetings and Events Announces Bike Event Line-Up for 2011
Get news on 2011 mountain bike and road cycling events to take place in Moab Utah. - November 18, 2010 - Moab Utah Travel Council
IAPAM's hCG Training Includes Enhanced Weight Loss Maintenance Strategies
The IAPAM's hCG Physician Weight Loss Program now includes enhanced education on long term weight loss maintenance strategies. - November 18, 2010 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Brand New Site Launched Providing Permanent Hair Removal Ideas for Men and Women
Permanent Hair Removal Ideas has just been launched to answer Hair Removal questions and provide free information about hair removal topics. - November 18, 2010 - Permanent Hair Removal Ideas
Luxury Travel Company Website Offers Various Deals for Christmas and New Year
Luxury Travel announces Christmas and New Year offers for families traveling to Vietnam or expatriates living in the country. - November 18, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Stevens Dr. Shi Presented at Energy Harvesting and Storage USA Conference
Dr. Yong Shi of Stevens Institute of Technology delivered a keynote presentation on Tuesday, November 16 regarding his research of Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters at the Energy Harvesting and Storage USA 2010 Conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The talk, “Mechanical Energy Scavenging... - November 18, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
19 NAFA Members Honored for Environmental Leadership
NAFA Fleet Management Congratulates the 19 Members who were recently honored for their work in sustainability. - November 18, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Milestone Launches Next Generation eBuzz Connect Reviews and Social Media Monitoring Tool with Work Flow Management and Enhanced Performance Benchmarking
eBuzz Connect is the award-winning online Social Media Management solution that allows hotels, restaurants, and travel businesses to monitor, manage, and respond to reviews and comments in various online channels from an integrated single interface. - November 18, 2010 - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc.
Hillsides Children Charity Needs Help with Adopt-a-Family Program
During the holidays, the financial challenge of meeting a family’s needs are greater. With support from the community, Hillsides Family Center is able to provide relief to families struggling during the holidays. At seven years old, Sarah was falling behind in school. She needed support and... - November 18, 2010 - Hillsides
Tournament of Roses Queen and Court Visit Hillsides Children
Scheduled to attend over 150 public and media functions, the Tournament of Roses Queen and Rose Princesses took time to enjoy afternoon tea and crafts with young girls living at Hillsides, a Pasadena foster care children’s charity. The royal court introduced themselves to the young... - November 18, 2010 - Hillsides
Appliance Repair and Installation Professionals in Atlanta Hire SEO Company to Help Local Customers
Atlanta's own Appliance Repair Factory Services announces its partnership with Prospect Genius, a prominent Internet marketing company that will help the appliance repair team reach a larger number of area homeowners online. - November 18, 2010 - Appliance Repair Factory Services, Inc.
Puerto Vallarta Tourists Warned of ATM Scam Defrauding Visitors
Grand Miramar Resort and Spa of Puerto Vallarta is warning its members of a recent ATM scam in Puerto Vallarta defrauding unsuspecting tourists using cash machines on the street. - November 18, 2010 - Grand Miramar Resort and Spa
Dinner Under Construction Raised Funds for Bruce Gora Art Gallery
Dinner Under Construction, a private event to benefit the building fund for the Harlem Heights Cultural Arts and Community Center, brought together 100 friends of the late Bruce Gora at the site of the architect's last unfinished work. Hosted by Carolyn Gora and The Heights Foundation, the dinner raised $145,000 to name the art gallery in honor of Bruce. - November 18, 2010 - Heights Foundation
Epoque Hotels Welcomes the Paszkowka Palace
Epoque Hotels welcomes a new member that is the Paszkowka Palace, Cracow, Poland. The Paszkowka Palace’s responsibility is “to ensure that when you think of Palace, you think of exceptional atmosphere.” A real royal experience is guaranteed when you stay overnight at the Paszkowka Palace in Cracow, Poland. There are 13 palace chambers as well as 27 hotel rooms at your disposal. Also, the chambers are equipped with 19th century oak furniture. - November 18, 2010 - Epoque Hotels
IEEE Communications Society to Demo Telcordia Visual Search Technology & GPS Collaboration System from Drakontas at the 2011 CES & IEEE CCNC 2011
New Tools Are Designed to Streamline the Access of Interactive, High-Resolution Multimedia & Help Teams Share Locations, Messages & Images in Real-Time Environments. - November 17, 2010 - IEEE Communications Society
Top Rated Vacuum Cleaners List Published by Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
The 2010 Top Rated Vacuum Cleaners list features the very best upright, canister, stick and handheld vacuums on the market today. - November 17, 2010 - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
Rebecca Kordecki's KOR+ DVD - The Ultimate Core & Butt Workout Takes Core Strengthening and Butt Lifting to a New Level
KOR PLUS, a full service fitness and lifestyle company, is pleased to announce the release of KOR+ "The Ultimate Core and Butt Lifting Workout" DVD and Fit Kit. The Fit Kit includes the KOR+ Sport Bootie and KOR+ Band to be used with the Workout DVD. - November 17, 2010 - KOR PLUS INC
Leading Bhutan Travel Agency Launches Information Rich Web Portal
In its ongoing efforts to vividly present the true essence of Bhutan travel through Bhutan tours and Bhutan packages to the rest of the world, Yetis & Dragons Bhutan Travel Agency located on the world wide web at Bhutan Travel Agency, has launched its Bhutan travel portal according to a company... - November 17, 2010 - Bhutan Travel Agency