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Did you know? A cotton t-shirt blended with polyester can release approximately one quarter of its weight in air pollutants and ten times its weight in carbon dioxide. Each organic fiber t-shirt you buy eliminates the use of 150 grams of agricultural chemicals. It takes... - July 29, 2007 - Jonano
Puppets to Battle in 1st On-Line Competition
A first of its kind on-line contest is featuring a unique group of contestants from around the world: Puppets. - July 29, 2007 - Axtell Expressions, Inc.
TV Legend Donny Deutsch, Political Editor Arianna Huffington to Speak at Direct-to-Consumer Conference
The Electronic Retailing Association will hold its 2007 Annual Convention on September 30-October 2, at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. More than 3,000 attendees will gather for two full days to hear top business leaders address industry trends, regulatory standards, and solutions to issues affecting direct marketers. Donny Deutsch, charismatic TV host and advertising industry legend, will be the ERA Annual Convention keynote speaker. - July 29, 2007 - Electronic Retailing Association
Dog Trainer and Author Kathie Compton Conducts Dog Manner Test to Benefit Humane Society
Marfa dog trainer Kathie Compton invites all dog owners to become part of the solution to the homeless dogs problem by proving to the world that they are a responsible pet owner and their dogs are Good Canine Citizens. Compton will be conducting the American Kennel Club's "Canine Good Citizen" (CGC) test for any dogs over 6 months of age on August 4 from 9am to 2pm in Fort Davis, TX. The cost of the test is $15 and all proceeds going to Jeff Davis County Humane Society. - July 29, 2007 - mARFa Dog Training
New Book Explores Activism of Black Club Women in Arizona
The Arizona Association of Colored Women's Clubs has just published a history of black women's activism and club activity within the state starting in 1915. It is a first of its kind, illustrated with contemporary and historic information, documents, photographs, genealogies, biographies and even recipes. - July 29, 2007 - Arizona Association of Colored Women's Clubs
Seeking Host Families for Youth For Understanding Exchange Students: Share Your Home, Change the World
Youth For Understanding USA is seeking host families across the country to host a high school exchange student from one of more than 60 countries to live with a family and attend a local high school for one school year. - July 29, 2007 - Youth For Understanding USA
Local Dentist Contributes to Me Fine Foundation Campaign
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc., has announced that Dr. Folden Lee, III, an off-shore fishing captain, will participate in the organization’s “Fishing for the Kids” campaign through Still Outnumbered Charters, which serves the Swansboro, Morehead City... - July 29, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Boomer Women Resource Center (BWRC) is Now Live
Boomer Women Resource Center (BWRC) - Coined a “Cybrary,” these low-cost media packages provide a one-stop, 2-for-1 shopping paradise for boomer women. Containing educational resources in the format of downloadable teleseminars, these “package-buys” offer both document files and audio files for minimal cost ensuring expert advice, engaging content, informational guidelines, and the latest answers addressing priority issues concerning 38 million of the healthiest, wealthiest, and best educate. - July 29, 2007 - National Association of Baby Boomer Women
Epoque & Avantgarde Hotels Announces Partnership with New Hospes Hotel in Cordoba
The elegant Hospes Palacio del Bailío in Cordoba joins the collection of exclusive boutique hotels. - July 29, 2007 - Epoque Hotels
NPSA Fights Internet Fraud With Web Alerts
The National Portable Storage Association is serving as a watchman for the portable storage industry, which is seeing scam e-mails make their way to vendors' inboxes. - July 29, 2007 - National Portable Storage Association
Queers to Cuba Tour
On December 27, 2007, a group of North Americans will make history by flying to Havana on the first ever Queers to Cuba Tour. - July 28, 2007 - Cuba Education Tours
Gay and Lesbian Immigration Rights Subject of Award-Winning Film
Sebastian Cordoba’s Through Thick and Thin Wins Outfest Freedom Award - July 28, 2007 - Out4Immigration
GreenTracks’ Tours combine Machu Picchu and Amazon River Cruise
Greentracks’ Cuzco & Machu Picchu tour and Amazon Riverboat Cruise can be combined into a two-week trip that will reveal the awe-inspiring mountain-top Inca site of Machu Picchu with the splendors of the Amazon river and rainforest. - July 28, 2007 - GreenTracks, Inc.
Synergy Software Technologies and the National Council on Aging Integrate SAMS and BenefitsCheckUp
Integration Allows Case Managers to Screen Clients for Medicare Part D (LIS) Eligibility - July 28, 2007 - BenefitsCheckUp
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits Wendy Odell as Branch Sales Manager for Showplace Wood Products, Inc.
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful placement of Wendy Odell as Branch Sales Manager for Showplace Wood Products, Inc. in Parker, Colorado; an environmentally friendly custom cabinetry company. Ms. Odell has been working in... - July 28, 2007 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Tampa Bay Coach Has Cure to Contagious Obesity Epidemic
The obesity epidemic is now being shown to be contagious through the avenue of friendships. Tampa Bay Coach Jim Horning has the cure to this contagious epidemic. - July 28, 2007 - Tampa Bay Adventure Boot Camp
Peggy A. Foster Inducted Into Metropolitan Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry
Metropolitan Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals recognizes Peggy Foster, Realtor at Parks Jones Realty, for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of real estate. Ms. Foster has an impressive background in real estate. It is her experience in working... - July 28, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Amy Lynch, President of Frontline Compliance LLC, to Speak at the Knowledge Congress’ “NASD Rule 2821 Amendment No. 4” Event on August 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Amy Lynch, President of frontline Compliance LLC, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “NASD Rule 2821 Amendment No.4: Best Practices... - July 28, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Timothy U. Morton, EVP, National Association of Independent Brokers Dealers, Inc. (NAIBD) to Speak at KC’s “NASD Rule 2821 Amendment No. 4” Event on August 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Timothy U. Morton, Executive Vice President of the National Association of Independent Brokers Dealers, Inc. (NAIBD) and Vice President - Development at WBB Securities, LLC, will speak at the... - July 28, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Commissioner Walter Bell, NAIC President & Alabama’s Chief Insurance Regulator to Speak at KC’s “NASD Rule 2821 Amendment No. 4” Event on August 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Commissioner Walter A. Bell, President of the National Association of Insurance Commissioner (NAIC), and Alabama’s Chief Insurance Regulator will speak at the Knowledge Congress’... - July 28, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Michael P. DeGeorge, Vice President & General Consel, NAVA to Speak at the Knowledge Congress’ “NASD Rule 2821 Amendment No. 4” Event on August 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Michael "Mike" P. DeGeorge, Vice President & General Consel of NAVA will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “NASD Rule 2821 Amendment... - July 28, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
Gail Marshall-Smith, Of Counsel, Bingham McCutchen to Speak at KC’s “NASD Rule 2821 Amendment No. 4” Event on August 2007
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Gail Marshall-Smith, Of Counsel of Bingham McCutchen, will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference entitled: “NASD Rule 2821 Amendment No.4: Best Practices... - July 28, 2007 - The Knowledge Group
American Association of University Women Honors The Ophelia Project
The Ophelia Project President and CEO Mary A. Baird stood in front of hundreds of prominent individuals in education July 2 to accept the American Association of University Women’s Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award. The award was presented to The Ophelia Project at the AAUW’s 2007 National... - July 28, 2007 - The Ophelia Project
New Mother Sets Up Online Store to Sell Stylish and Practical Eco Fashion
New mother, Swee Whitehouse, does not think it is enough her family is switching to a more sustainable lifestyle. She is on a mission to convert the world to eco fashion. - July 28, 2007 - Green Trading
Arzoo.com Offers Mega Airfare Sale
Arzoo.com, India’s leading travel portal, today announced a Mega Airfare Sale where customers can avail guaranteed 10% discount on domestic airfare bookings on Spicejet, Indigo, Indian, Sahara Airlines & Go Air anywhere within India. Similarly customers can also avail guaranteed 6%... - July 28, 2007 - Arzoo.com
Now Send Rakhi Gifts Online with Gifts All India
Raksha Bandhan is a special time to give gifts to your siblings. Choosing the right Raksha Bandhan gifts is also important. This season, Giftsallindia.com has a wide variety of Rakhis and Rakhi gift ideas for brothers and sisters. - July 28, 2007 - GiftsAllIndia.com
B Movie Celebration Scores World Premiere
The B Movie Celebration today announced that it had secured the World Premiere of the film “Cry of The Winged Serpent.” - July 28, 2007 - Indy PopCon
eWomenNetwork Presents A Day for Every Businesswoman in Northern Colorado
Women Are Changing The Face of Business. Two exceptional speakers and a Blue Ribbon Panel of Women in Business await you at the extraordinary event. Pair this exceptional education event with extraordinary networking, fabulous display booths and of course a wonderful Silent Auction and you have a day not to be missed for women in business. - July 28, 2007 - GR8 Ideas At Work!
Sharon B. Akings Inducted Into Metropolitan Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry
Metropolitan Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals recognizes Sharon Akings, catastrophe specialist at SF Insurance Company, for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of finance. Ms. Akings has an impressive background in finance. It is her experience in... - July 28, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
Bargain Tyvek® Protective Clothing Now Available Online from MPE
Getting the best – and cheapest – just got easier. MPE Inc., the world’s leading provider of economically priced Tyvek® clothing, including coveralls, aprons, jumpsuits, lab coats, suits, pants, shirts, biohazard suits, and other safety apparel, now offers its full line of... - July 27, 2007 - MPE, Inc.
Snooth Releases Facebook Wine Application
Wine recommendation engine releases Facebook wine application, backed by world's largest wine database. - July 27, 2007 - Snooth
North Carolina’s ClubFurniture.com Furniture Wins on Fine Living TV Show
Fine Living TV's "Mail Order Makeover" Program has selected a custom-made sofa, two chairs and a coffee table from ClubFurniture.com, a North Carolina based online retailer of high-quality, value-priced home furniture and accessories. The products will be shown on the July 30 edition of the show at 10:30 a.m., available on cable and satellite channels nationwide. - July 27, 2007 - ClubFurniture.com/One Source Plus, Inc.
Laura James Jewelry.com Goes Eco-Glam
The current Green Movement craze has bitten rising independent jewelry designer Laura James of Laura James Jewelry (www.laurajamesjewelry.com). James aims ahead of the curve this season by merging high fashion with a glamorous recycled edge. - July 27, 2007 - Laura James Jewelry
Melt the Cottage Cheese Before Summer is Gone
Spring and summer outfits are already out in stores all over... now's the perfect time to try them on. But wait. Your figure is not quite primed for the slinkier, sexier styles of the coming seasons. Well, have no fear because there is a solution... and a fairly quick one. Try Suddenly Slimmer Day... - July 27, 2007 - Suddenly Slimmer Day Spa
Student Dialogue on Defining Terrorism
On July 17, 2007 the director of national intelligence issued a report to the president on the new terrorist threat to the United States. Findings released to the public indicate that, although non-Muslim terrorist organizations pose a threat to the United States, the largest threat will stem from... - July 27, 2007 - Center for Advanced Defense Studies
Travel Kit Sends Men's Grooming Woes Packing
330 million Americans are expected to travel this summer (according to the Travel Industry Association), with men making up a large part of that number. And whether they are businessmen or vacationers, a common trend is for men to cram all grooming items into one inefficient package, often taking... - July 27, 2007 - MenScience Androceuticals
WeddingPaperDivas.com Appoints Mak Azadi Chief Operations Officer
WeddingPaperDivas.com, a leader in the premium, personalized, wedding invitation industry and operated by Tiny Prints, Inc., is excited to welcome Mak Azadi as their new Chief Operations Officer. “We are delighted to announce the addition of Mak Azadi who will be playing a key role in the... - July 27, 2007 - Wedding Paper Divas
Lighter Life to be Featured on www.fathappens.com: Anne Diamond’s Website Designed to Help People Take Control of Their Weight
LighterLife, (www.lighterlife.com) a leading provider of weight-loss and weight-management programmes, announced today that it is to be featured on the website www.fathappens.com. The website, which has 10,000 members worldwide is organised by TV’s Anne Diamond and is designed to offer... - July 27, 2007 - LighterLife
Real Estate Investment Club Presenting Educational Seminars on Secrets of Credit, Nationwide Investment Opportunities
The National Real Estate Investment Club is having its monthly northern California chapter meetings next week. Pritam Sinha will be speaking about business lines of credit, and NREI club will present investment opportunities in Boise, Idaho and Biloxi, Mississippi. - July 27, 2007 - National Real Estate Investment Club, Inc.
Terry Trimmer, Executive Recruiter for Brooke Chase Associates Inc., Presents Information on Interior Design Careers at K/BIS in Las Vegas
Terry Trimmer, Executive Recruiter for Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., presented information to kitchen and bath industry executives and educators on Interior Design hiring trends and compensation during the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and Conference (K/BIS) held this past May in Las Vegas,... - July 27, 2007 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
'Shock Treatment' is Grievous Bodily Harm
“Electroconvulsive therapy should not be an option in the mental health bill,” says watchdog. - July 27, 2007 - CCHRUK
Organic Baby Clothes Are on the Must-Have List for Concerned Parents
Award-winning children’s clothes designer and retailer, Vertbaudet, report that the popularity of their organic baby clothes range has exceeded expectations. - July 27, 2007 - Vertbaudet
Stick Plants to Glass. Grow Plants in Your Car
With the Grass on the Dash mobile planter you can stick your plants where you want. The suction cup attachment allows you to stick your plant to glass. You can put a plant in your kitchen window, office/cubicle window, bathroom mirror, car windshield, etc. This makes a great gift and a great idea for employee recognition. - July 26, 2007 - Grass on the Dash
Local Business Selected as Semi-Finalist for $1000.00 Small Business Grant from IdeaCafe.com
The Ambassador's Touch became a semi-finalist, for the second year in a row, for a $1000.00 small business grant from IdeaCafe.com. - July 26, 2007 - The Ambassador's Touch Concierge & Events, Inc.
AllergiK ID Relaunches as Stat Kids to Help Identify and Protect Children with Food Allergies, Asthma, Diabetes and Other Health Issues
After an overwhelming response to its initial product line, Stat Kids (formerly AllergiK ID) broadens its mission and expands its product line. Though originally created to identify and protect kids with food allergies, its now working to address the needs of children with other health issues, including Diabetes, Asthma and Celiac Disease. - July 26, 2007 - STAT KIDS, LLC
Rumah Has It: A Luxury Ethical Council to be established
Rumah London, a luxury ethical homeware brand has plans to develop a “Luxury Ethical Council” representing the policies of ethical designers and brand owners in partnership with high quality craftsmanship in less developed economies to compete in the luxury world market. The primary... - July 26, 2007 - Rumah London
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of The Triangle Names New Associate Member
Penn Shore, president of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Breakfast Club of the Triangle, has announced that the club has named Gold’s Gym as an associate member in the fitness facility core business category. Through its associate membership, Gold’s Gym will have access to... - July 26, 2007 - The Northwestern Mutual Breakfast Club of the Triangle
Napster Reborn in Fashion?
Nearly a decade ago, Napster burst on the scene and popularized peer-to-peer file sharing. These days “napster” could be associated as much with baby fashion as file sharing thanks to Up and Comer Apparel, maker of cool baby clothes for children ages 0-12 months. The creative geniuses... - July 26, 2007 - Up and Comer Apparel
Flights.eu Acquired by Flights.com
Flights.com, a global travel website, announced today that it has acquired the domain “Flights.eu” to further its expansion into the European travel market. - July 26, 2007 - Flights.com
Artistic Postage Releases New Fall Wedding Stamps
Brides looking for just the right touch to add to their autumn wedding invitations will find an entire line of fall wedding stamps designed by TDSwhite available at ArtisticPostage.com. - July 26, 2007 - ArtisticPostage.com