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Luxury Travel to Teach Travel Professionals to Sell Vietnam Luxury Tourism Products at ATF Cambodia 2011
Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to showcase its expertise and teach Luxury Tour Operators and Travel Agencies Partners ATF 2011 in Phnom Penh Cambodia from 19 to 21 Jan 2011. Luxury Travel Group Ltd will participate in the ATF 2011 as Exhibitor. The aim is to promote the Vietnamese... - November 23, 2010 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
NYC Personal Trainer Creates Curvy Goddess Workout Small Group Personal Training for Women Size 10s and Up
NYC Personal Trainer, Diane Williams, creates Curvy Goddess Workout Small Group Personal Training for women who wear size 10s and up; the answer to the boot camp workouts that have grown to huge popularity and is the workout model for the popular television show, "The Biggest Loser." - November 23, 2010 - Curvy Goddess Lounge/Curvy Goddess Workout
Trupanion Named Most Pet-Friendly Company in Seattle
Pet insurance company Trupanion wins two awards, including ‘Most Pet-Friendly Company’ in Seattle - November 22, 2010 - Trupanion
New Divorce Social Network Launches: Divorce 2 Dating is Not Your Typical Online Dating Site
Divorce 2 Dating, a new dating social network recently launched. The divorce social network is more than just a place where members can engage in safe online dating. It also offers a variety of other useful resources for divorced singles. - November 22, 2010 - Divorce 2 Dating
Pink Ribbon Puppies Calendar Created to Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Canidae Natural Pet Food Company supports the Pink Ribbon Puppy calendar by donating towards the cost of printing and encouraging pet owners to purchase a calendar to show their support. - November 22, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
City-Discovery.com Presents Top Holiday Activities
Holiday activities in Paris, London, New York, Vienna, Santiago, Salzburg, and Reykjavik. - November 22, 2010 - City Discovery
Reno Vulcanizing Offers Free Reno Auto Care Get Ready for Winter Special
Reno Vulcanizing Auto Care and Tires is offering a limited free service to check your car to make sure it is road worthy for the winter. - November 22, 2010 - Reno Vulcanizing Auto Care And Tires
The Institute for New Economic Thinking Has Launched Its Campus Outreach Program Led by Dr. Robert Johnson and with Professors Stiglitz, Akerlof, and Eichengreen
World-renowned economists engage with students to discuss pressing economic issues, the economics curriculum, and the economics profession in the wake of global financial crisis. - November 22, 2010 - Institute for New Economic Thinking
Registration Opens for World’s First Special Needs Life Quality Coaching™ Classes, Offered by International Association for Life Quality
Training, Education & Research Institute Initiative Empowers Individuals to Help Persons with Special Needs and Their Families Achieve Happy, Fulfilling Lives. - November 22, 2010 - International Association for Life Quality
IIMSAM Middle East Office Observed Universal Children Day
IIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud message on UN Universal Children Day. Dr. Naseer Homoud urged governments and stakeholders to ensure protection of rights of children so that Millennium Development Goals are achieved. He said that 6 out of 8 MDGs are directly related to children and without ensuring rights of children we can’t accomplish the goals as laid down in MDGs. - November 21, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
Small Yacht Adventure Cruising – AdventureSmith Explorations Announces a Better Way to Experience Hawaii
Book an Eight Day Winter Cruise in Hawaii by November 30 and Save $500 Per Person from AdventureSmith Explorations. - November 21, 2010 - AdventureSmith Explorations
Great Hotels of the World Launches Brand New Meetings, Incentive & Corporate Travel Directory
Brand new directory creates an even greater reference for travel trade buyers. - November 21, 2010 - Great Hotels of the World
Stevens Dr. Joseph Mitola Presents Future of Wireless at IEEE GLOBECOM 2010
Distinguished Professor Joseph Mitola, Vice President for The Research Enterprise at Stevens Institute of Technology, will travel to Miami to present and participate at IEEE GLOBECOM 2010. Dr. Mitola will focus his remarks on emphasizing the importance of security in future commercial systems for electric power, healthcare, and other critical infrastructures. - November 21, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Brett/Robinson Offers Special Savings to Facebook Fans
Brett/Robinson Vacations will offer a special deal on Cyber Monday to social “fans” of the company. The deals will only be extended to fans via email. Individuals who are interested in receiving the details of this special must “like” Brett/Robinson on Facebook. Fans must... - November 21, 2010 - Brett Robinson
Mobile World Congress 2011 and Eventus Accommodicum
Mobile World Congress 2011 and Eventus Accommodicum Leading the Transformation. - November 21, 2010 - Eventus Accommodicum
Kikini Poster Competition for College Students - Call for Entries
California college students compete for $1,000 in poster design competition hosted by new social network Kikini. - November 21, 2010 - Kikini
Stevens Dr. Miasnikov Receives Marsden Fund Award
Dr. Alexei Miasnikov, Director of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Stevens Institute of Technology, recently received the prestigious and competitive Marsden Fund Award as a Principal Investigator on the project, “From automatic groups to automatic structures and beyond,” an... - November 21, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Lake Lanier Islands Resort Marks a Milestone with Its 18th Annual Magical Nights of Lights
2010 Signifies Five Years with Visionary CEO Virgil Williams at the Master Switch. - November 21, 2010 - Lanier Islands Resort
All Students in Staples, MN to Receive School Supplies on November 24
The Kids In Need Foundation, a national, non-profit organization dedicated to providing free school supplies to economically disadvantaged school children and under-funded teachers, announces a grant funded by 3M, that will provide school supplies to more than 500 elementary students in Staples, Minnesota on November 24, 2010. - November 21, 2010 - Kids In Need Foundation
IMC NorCal to Hold the BizTalk Blender® in Rancho Cordova
The Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) NorCal will be holding a BizTalk Blender® at 5:30pm December 1st at the Rancho Cordova City Hall. Created and patented by Alice Heiman, the BizTalk Blender® is the ultimate way to get connected and make new business connections. It’s an... - November 20, 2010 - IMC USA Northern California Chapter
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
Safa Rashtchy Joins Icanbuy’s Board of Directors
Renowned Internet Search Analyst Joins Mortgage Rate Comparison Shopping Start Up Icanbuy. - November 20, 2010 - icanbuy
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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