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"Thaw" Breaks the Ice to Feature a Quartet of Innovative Designers

4 of the Hottest Designers in Chicago come together for an outstanding show. - February 28, 2008 - 220 Communications

First Documentary to Focus on Religious Conversion Nears Completion

Release of the new Pew Forum survey underscoring high degree of “faith switching” in America, stirs intense interest in the film Leap of Faith - February 27, 2008 - Humble Films, Inc.

International Affairs Council Announces 2008 Academic WorldQuest Winners

Todd Culpepper, executive director of the International Affairs Council (IAC) (www.ianc.org), has announced the winners of the 2008 Academic WorldQuest, held on Feb. 16. The winners are all students of North Carolina School of Science and Math and the first place team will compete at the national... - February 27, 2008 - International Affairs Council

American Red Cross and HaroldSays Team Up on Be Positive Do Something Positive Day Blood Drive

HaroldSays announces the international kick-off of the Be Positive Do Something Positive Day in Wilkes-Barre PA on March 1, 2008. - February 27, 2008 - HaroldSays, Inc.

Women TIES Syracuse Growth Discussion Luncheon Features Successful Women Entrepreneur

Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success) will feature successful New York State women entrepreneur, Lynn Steenburg, President of Sports Physical Therapy, at its May Syracuse Growth Discussion Luncheon. - February 27, 2008 - Women TIES (Women Together Inspiring Entrepreneurial Success)

ACG Chicago Corporate Network Author Series Featuring Keith McFarland

What: Chicago area business leaders will join bestselling author Keith McFarland for a discussion on his latest book, “The Breakthrough Company: How Everyday Companies Become Extraordinary Performers,” during a breakfast meeting hosted by the Association for Corporate Growth Chicago... - February 27, 2008 - Association for Corporate Growth Chicago (ACG Chicago)

BioGoa 2008 - "Entrepreneurship & Technologies in Biotechnology" Seminar to be Organised by GSIA on 1st March, 2008 at Hotel Fidalgo, Panaji, Goa, India

The main aim of the seminar is to create Entrepreneurship Skills in Biotechnology sector among local youth and thereby generate gainful employment which is a win-win situation for industry as well as entrepreneurs. - February 27, 2008 - Goa State Industries Association

San Diego Mayoral Candidate Steve Francis Announces 21st Century Vision Plan

Steve Francis outlines his vision for a fiscally strong San Diego and City Hall leadership with ethics, integrity and transparency. - February 27, 2008 - Steve Francis for Mayor

Now It’s Personal - Out of the Box Party Offers Personalized Invitations and Thank You Notes

Exciting and Convenient - Themed Party Boxes Offer Parents an Affordable and Fun Alternative to Celebrate Children’s Birthdays. Birthday Parties in a Box for Children now with Personalized Invitations and Thank You Notes. - February 27, 2008 - Out of the Box Party, LLC

Relocation of REISS to New Global HQ Leads to Disposal of Central London Offices at Holden House, 57 Rathbone Place W1

In April 2008, REISS will relocate to new global headquarters in Barrett Street, leading to the new instruction for the Holden House office space. Colin Becker of Merjs commercial property estate agency discusses the merits of the available offices. - February 27, 2008 - Merjs Charted Surveyors

Country-Wide Crusade Challenges Perceptions of Women in Business

Coaching Coach begins journey across Canada to help at the grass roots level. This is not like a survey; this is first-hand information from women entrepreneurs. - February 27, 2008 - Roaring Women Ltd

The Heliconia Press Expands Environmental Initiatives

The Heliconia Press, a leading publisher of books and DVDs on outdoor pursuits, is expanding its many environmental initiatives to include 100% recycled materials for all DVD packaging and the sole use of FSC-certified paper for all book publishing. Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification... - February 27, 2008 - The Heliconia Press

Patricia Twitchell, Just Bears and Stuff Gift Shop Owner, Receives Power Seller Designation

With well over 1,000 items available for immediate purchase, Patricia Twitchell aka The Teddy Bear Lady of Myrtle Creek, has one of the largest selections of Boyd’s Bears on eBay. - February 27, 2008 - Just Bears and Stuff

Hair Doctor Gets to the Root of Hair Care - Lisa Akbari Looks to Create Lasting Legacy with Hair Care Empire

Official "Hair Doctor" offers certified tips to get healthy, beautiful hair for women. If you have short, dry, brittle hair or scalp problems, visit the Hair Doctor at www.lisakbari.com for hair care tips and a full product line. - February 27, 2008 - Akbari Products

Mybookhead.com is the First Website to Provide Three-Day Textbook Rentals to Students for a Fraction of the Price

College Students Just Need Books for Mid-Terms and Finals - February 27, 2008 - mybookhead.com

The Parkland YMCA Family Center Wellness Director Thanks New Members from the Local Community for the Warmth of Their Welcome

Wellness Director, Debra Dechiaro, is loving every minute of establishing the daily and weekly operations of the latest addition to the YMCA of Broward County. Debra leads the certified, caring and committed team of Group Exercise Instructors, Personal Trainers and Wellness Center Floor staff at the Parkland YMCA Family Center. - February 27, 2008 - The Parkland YMCA Family Center

Local Errand Service is "Going Green" for the New Year

Local Errand Service, My Personal Assistant, made a resolution in 2008 to "Go Green." By using hybrid and fuel economical vehicles for errand running, implementing recycled paper for marketing materials, and emailing sales receipts and invoices to save paper, My Personal Assistant is doing what they can to improve the environment. - February 27, 2008 - My Personal Assistant

SAGA Enters Open Beta

Silverlode Interactive opened its servers to all players for SAGA-- the persistent world MMORTS - February 26, 2008 - Silverlode Interactive

Paul Maass and Camille Dulac of Winslow & Company LLC Secure New Manhattan Salon Location for Kasia's Beauty Studio

Paul Maass, Associate Broker at Winslow & Company LLC, a New York based commercial real estate firm specializing in tenant representation, recently negotiated for and secured a new Manhattan salon location on behalf of Kasia's Beauty Studio. The new location will be located at 202 East 83rd Street, just east of Third Avenue. - February 26, 2008 - Winslow & Company LLC

Eliminate Workflow Interruptions and Keep Software Running Smoothly Whilst Unattended

PTFB Pro offers an elegant, easy to use solution to many of the irritations and interruptions that plague Windows users. It will quickly and discretely answer confirmation requests and prompts that interrupt your workflow, monitor and alter the status of running applications and automate repetitive tasks. It's handy and simple to use for the home user or computer novice, yet for the power user it has the features needed in a professional environment. - February 26, 2008 - Technology Lighthouse

Iatria Spa Participates in ReFirme Challenge

Erika Mangrum, president of Iatria Spa (www.iatria.com), has announced that the spa is participating in the Syneron ReFirme™ challenge at its Raleigh location at 8020 Creedmoor Road, which is a certified ReFirme™ Skin Tightening Center. ReFirme™ is a FDA-approved non-invasive skin... - February 26, 2008 - Iatria Day Spa

Children’s Wall Art with Flavor

Illustrator Jill Pearson introduces line of nursery wall art - February 26, 2008 - Sophie and Spice

Carreg.co.uk Have Introduced New Videos to Their Website

Carreg.co.uk now has video on the website which will enhance the number plate experience for all http://www.carreg.co.uk/ - February 26, 2008 - Carreg

DirectBuy of Cool Springs Opens New Environmentally Friendly Showroom

First Green Showroom of DirectBuy's More Than 140 North American Franchises opens in Tennessee. - February 25, 2008 - DirectBuy

Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum Announces 2008 Pages to Podium Title Sponsors

The Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum (RPWF) (www.rpwf.net), an organization of diverse professional and executive women, has announced that First Citizens Bank and WakeMed Health & Hospitals will be title sponsors for the 2008 Pages To Podium luncheon, scheduled for Thursday, April 24... - February 25, 2008 - Raleigh Professional Women's Forum

Riverside (CA) Humane Society’s 16th Annual Walk with The Animals Set for March 22; Mayor Ron Loveridge to Serve as Grand Marshal

Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center presents its 16th Annual Walk With The Animals fundraiser on March 22, Fairmount Park, Riverside, CA, with Mayor Ron Loveridge as Grand Marshal. Classic rock station KOLA 99.9 FM with Patti Banner will broadcast live from the event. - February 25, 2008 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center

Pets of Homeless - A Forgotten Part of the Growing Problem of Homelessness

Most people who experience homelessness (eighty percent) are homeless for a short period of time, and usually need help finding housing and/or a rent subsidy. But unfortunately, for those with pets it becomes more difficult. - February 25, 2008 - Feeding Pets of the Homeless

Jewelry Designer Carl Blackburn Creates Colorful Accents for 2008 Spring Fashion Collections

Spring is coming soon, and nowhere are the indications more telling than on the world’s fashion runways. Hot and lush colors have been seen on the catwalks from Milan to London to New York and LA. Providing a dazzling blue accent to this year’s Spring frocks is California jewelry designer Carl Blackburn. - February 25, 2008 - Carl Blackburn Fine Jewelry

New Principle-Centered Topical Guide for Latter-Day Saints

Celestine Publishing released a softbound version of Principles with Promise: for Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a New Principle-Centered Topical Guide - February 24, 2008 - Celestine Publishing, LLC

Rezhub.com's Green Travel Hub Announces the Top 10 List of Greenest Hotels in Orlando

Although it's still a long way from the list of the worlds greenest cities, even the hotels in Orlando are making some big changes for Planet Earth. RezHub.com's Green Travel Hub put together a list of the city's greenest hotels to help you plan a great green Orlando vacation. - February 24, 2008 - RezHub.com

SunSpots Productions's Zak Miller, Celebrates 10 Years and 7,000 Sessions at SunSpots Florida Studios

Studio Manager of SunSpots Orlando location reaches record breaking production level. - February 24, 2008 - SunSpots Productions

Ravenworks Hosts Jade River, Author, Spiritual Leader and Tarot Reader

Ravenworks presents Jade River, author, tarot reader and co-founder of RCG-I. Jade will be providing individual tarot readings from 11am-4pm on Saturday, 1 March, 08. From 4p-4:30, Ms. River speak about her book "Tying the Knot: a gender-neutral guide to handfasting and weddings for Pagans and Goddess Worshipers" A book signing will follow. - February 24, 2008 - Ravenworks

Traverse Bay Farms, Voted America’s #1 Fruit Salsa and Voted America’s #1 Black Bean Salsa Was Featured in the Detroit News on February 21, 2008

America's #1 Voted Salsa was featured in the Detroit News. - February 24, 2008 - Traverse Bay Farms

Local Designer Goes Global

Local jewelry designer Hannah Renner of Mountain View, MO is now offering her designs on the national website Mercado del Mundo. - February 24, 2008 - Mercado del Mundo

Brits Still Prefer Holidays in Spain, Reports Holidays-Direct.co.uk

In the ever growing holiday market, Brits still favour holidays in Spain and other old favourite holiday destinations. City breaks in Barcelona are also a top choice when looking into booking a holiday, according to online travel agency Holidays-Direct.co.uk. - February 24, 2008 - Holidays-Direct

Alandis (London) Ltd Instructs Merjs Commercial Property Agency to Let Office Space in Mayfair

Commercial office space becomes available in highly sought after Mayfair, London. Colin Becker, respected London commercial property agent and equity director of Merjs, explains why they are delighted to have received such a prestigious commercial property instruction. - February 24, 2008 - Merjs Charted Surveyors

San Diego Mayoral Candidate Steve Francis Unveils “Urban Renaissance” Plan

Candidate for Mayor of San Diego, Steve Francis, seeks comprehensive effort to fight urban blight, unemployment and homelessness in the City of San Diego. - February 24, 2008 - Steve Francis for Mayor

HFI CEO to Represent USA at European Liver Meeting

Thelma King Thiel, CEO of HFI, will be representing USA at Viral Hepatitis Prevention Board meeting in Lucca, Italy. Ms. Thiel will share information about HFI's Foundation for Decision Making Training program promoting prevention of Hepatitis and award winning videos with representatives from 12 European countries. - February 24, 2008 - Hepatitis Foundation International

MensMax.com™ Adds Videos to Promote Penis Skin Care Treatment

Do you prefer comedy or more serious commercials? Now you can have both. In a continuing effort to improve brand awareness for RestoreMax™, The First Penis Skin Care Treatment, at MensMax.com, you can now view two new video presentations introducing RestoreMax™ and a special discount... - February 24, 2008 - Redu, Inc. (dba MensMax)

Taking God from the Boardroom to the Football Field

The Full Contact Rules for the Christian Manager takes the unique approach of using a single verse from Proverbs as the foundation for each chapter, and then challenging some of the most common behaviors found in corporate America by evaluating their rationale within the context of a professional football team. It’s the end of the boring business book. - February 23, 2008 - Newgate, Inc.

Opticalstars Presents Its New Eyewear Spring Collections

Opticalstars - distributor of unique European eyewear to North America - announces the start of sales for its new eyewear spring collecitons. There have been various new models released of the three eyewear brands on distribution. At Futurestyle brand, fully made in Germany, six new models... - February 23, 2008 - Opticalstars.com

Dominique Rollin Stomps Peloton on Queen Stage of Tour of California

Cadence athlete proves mettle after seven hour slug fest. - February 23, 2008 - Cadence Cycling and Multisport Center

RemindYourLove.com Lets Men Everywhere Get Away with Forgetting Birthdays and Anniversaries - She'll Never Know the Difference

Men can forget about taking hours each month to buy presents for the women in their lives- RemindYourLove.com lets men purchase up to a year’s worth of presents in just one sitting. The shipping, wrapping, and even the personalized gift card are taken care of every time. - February 23, 2008 - RemindYourLove.com

"Hair Doctor" Launches "New You" Campaign for Women Wanting Healthy, Beautiful Hair

A Memphis-Owned Hair Care Product Line Launches an Online Challenge to Consumers. One winner will become the new face of Akbari Products. Start the New Year with healthy, beautiful hair and you could be the next face of the exclusive line of Lisa Akbari hair care products. - February 23, 2008 - Akbari Products

Felicite.com Announces Winners of Best Wedding Video Contest

Felicite.com, the premier online gift registry network, announced the winners of its “Best Wedding Video” contest for professional videographers. The winners are: Nathan Maulorico of Unknown Films for "Le Nozza a Roma (A Wedding in Rome)"; Kacey Evans of First Class Video... - February 23, 2008 - eWish.com

Genital Body Jewelry Offered by The Chain Gang Body Jewelry Store

A leading online body piercing jewelry superstore, The Chain Gang, offers genital body jewelry for both male & female genital piercings. In addition, the online store also offers quality jewelry for all body piercings in a range of designs & materials. - February 23, 2008 - TheChainGang.com

Recent Headlines Within Retail & Consumer Services

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