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Tradewinds Vacations Donates Conference Drawing Winnings to Shriners Children's Hospital
At the 49th annual CARE conference held in San Diego, California, the staff at Tradewinds Vacations could have had a big night on the town with their winnings from a 50-50 drawing that was held to raise money to augment the annual operating budget of CARE (Cooperative Association of Resort... - December 25, 2009 - Tradewinds Vacations
Anantara Bophut: A New Name to a Familiar Lap of Luxury
Anantara Koh Samui has become known as Anantara Bophut, Koh Samui as a result of Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas’ expansion from one resort to two on this exquisite tropical island. Anantara’s first island hideaway, now known as Anantara Bophut, Koh Samui, opened in November 2004. - December 25, 2009 - Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
Hire a Contractor Now Offers Contracting and Other Services Using a Unique Bidding Market Place Format
Buyers can get contractor information, post projects, get quotes, screen and hire contractors. Contractors can list their skill profile in the directory, get project alerts, bid on projects which can result in a constant stream of work. - December 25, 2009 - Hire a Contractor Now
Chelsea Community Foundation Awards $17,000 to the Purple Rose Theatre Company
Grant to be used to continue partnership with the Chelsea District Library in developing new plays for the American theatre. - December 25, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
BarterQuest Introduces Verification
First barter site to require verification for user security - December 25, 2009 - JPM Global
FRUITTRADE 2010 Has Already Set a Date
It will take place the 6th and 7th of October, 2010, alongside with the National Fruit and Vegetable Producers Convention in Santiago, Chile. Both events shape the most important meeting of the fruit industry in the Southern Hemisphere. - December 25, 2009 - FEDEFRUTA
Vietnam is an Emerging Luxury Travel Destination in South East Asia
Luxury Travel Vietnam Group Promotes Vietnam & luxury tourism products at the ITB Berlin 2010, Germany. - December 25, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
ParentYourParents.com, Your #1 Source for Elder Care Information, Announces Addition of New In-Home Care Service Provider for Seniors
All About Loving Care, Inc., an in-home care provider for seniors in southern California, becomes the newest provider on ParentYourParents.com, a resource for adult children of aging parents and seniors. - December 25, 2009 - ParentYourParents.com
The Animal Rescue Site and Petfinder.com Give $100,000 to Shelters for Christmas
More than 5 million votes (a new record high) were cast between September and December in The Animal Rescue Site’s $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge together with Petfinder.com. Among 70+ groups receiving an extra Christmas treat through the dedicated efforts of their supporters were: Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary of Montana (grand prize of $20,000) and Denison City Pound of Iowa (second place prize of $5,000). - December 25, 2009 - GreaterGood
NAWBO SD Supports Operation: December to Remember
NAWBO San Diego provided a donation to Optimal Nutrition to support Operation: December to Remember. As a result, a struggling military family will receive an all-organic holiday dinner for eight. - December 25, 2009 - NAWBO San Diego
2009: the Year of the Kinder, Gentler Office Party
With the clock winding down on the holiday office party season, 2009 will be remembered as the year that companies dialed down the extravagance and upped their goodwill quotient, according to executive coach and personal branding company The Usheroff Institute. A poll of companies by The Usheroff... - December 25, 2009 - The Usheroff Institute
Noble Jets Offers One Way Private Jet Flights
Noble Jets, the world renowned private jet charter service, is announcing new One Way Service options for all of its clientele. Noble Jet’s One Way Private Jet Service will now fly clientele all over the world, and the company has even made booking a flight that much easier. Alex Volis, CEO... - December 25, 2009 - Noble Jets
Gap Adventures Wins 6 Major Awards in Rapid Succession, Closes Out the Year Celebrating with Staff
Adventure tour operator honoured for achievements in travel, business, sustainability. - December 25, 2009 - G Adventures
Tom Joyner Foundation Kicks Off 2010 Fund raising Campaign
Foundation will help 11 Historically Black Colleges & Universities raise money to help students complete their education. - December 25, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Tom Joyner Foundation® and Denny’s Celebrate Single Parent Student Scholars at Black Colleges
Tom Joyner and Denny's partnership has distributed more than $75k in scholarships to help parents finish their college education. - December 25, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Gold's Gym Middletown Reveals the Top Ten "Fail Proof" Secrets to Making Your Fitness Resolutions a Reality in 2010
Worldwide Fitness Leader Offers America the Ultimate Fail Proof Tips and Free Workouts to Get in Shape This New Year. - December 25, 2009 - Glenpointe Spa & Fitness
Super Baby Announces Partnership with Directory Website, NaturalBabyPros.com
New directory website, NaturalBabyPros.com, partners with the holistic health coaches of Super Baby, to promote natural alternatives for pregnant women and postpartum health. - December 25, 2009 - Natural Baby Pros
Overland Africa Experiences: Gap Adventures Guarantees Them
Gap Adventures guarantees all Africa overland departures through mid-2010, provides travellers with peace of mind. - December 25, 2009 - G Adventures
Kentucky Asian Culture Association Brought Shen Yun - a Glorious Culture Reborn - to Louisville, KY the First Time
Energetic and thrilling drumming acts are just a part of the world-renowned Shen Yun show, scheduled to play at the Whitney Hall, The Kentucky Center on Mar 7, 2010 in Louisville. The show is on an international tour spanning over 100 cities on five continents. - December 24, 2009 - Kentucky Asian Culture Association
Eastern University Website Earns a Superior Grade
The Pennsylvania Christian University Earned the Third Highest Score Given by EDU Checkup. Criteria Included Graphics and Imagery, Content and Navigability and Coding. - December 24, 2009 - Eastern University
Zavitz to Take the Helm of Advocis' 2010 Board of Directors
The members of Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada, have elected a new slate of directors for their board for 2010 at their annual general meeting held in Toronto on November 30. And leading the organization will be Terry Zavitz, B.Mus.A, CFP, CLU, RHU, EPC, GBA, who will take on... - December 24, 2009 - Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada
Mbody Strength Announces Fitness Boot Camp Special for 2010
The MBody Strength Kettlebell Gym, located in Orange County, has just announced a special offer to help people get into shape in 2010. Through January 15, 2010, the company is offering a month of unlimited access to their kettlebell boot camp for only $75. “Many people have seen dramatic... - December 24, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
Gap Adventures Announces Boxing Week Adventure Sale
Adventure tour operator slashes prices by up to 20% on select tours. - December 24, 2009 - G Adventures
Premier Corporate Housing Donates Christmas Gifts to Ben Taub Hospital in Houston
Premier Corporate Housing made a generous donation of toys and books to the Ben Taub Hospital on Tuesday. Matt Reynolds, Director of Business Development delivered the gifts to the hospital, which is a member of the Harris County Hospital District. - December 24, 2009 - Premier Corporate Housing
Former President Bush Department of Homeland Security Consulting Expert Joins Advisory Board of Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management, LLC
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management (ICSARM) has announced that Dr. John Kim Cook has agreed to serve on the ICSARM Advisory Board. Dr. Cook is a government consultant with extensive experience as a senior-level government executive and contacts in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), other federal and state agencies, the private sector and non-profit organizations; recent experience in business development and program management - December 24, 2009 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management
Physician Botox Training Announced for 2010 by the IAPAM
The IAPAM announces the 2010 dates for its Botox & Dermal Filler Training and Advanced Dermal Filler Training programs. Only with the IAPAM, do physicians participate hands-on, cosmetic injectable and botox training, delivered in a clean medical facility, not a hotel room. - December 24, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
Local Wishbones for Pets Goods and Fundraiser Results
Gotta Go Out, LLC Personalized Pet Sitting and Services announces the results of this years Wishbones for Pets Pet Goods and Fund Drive in Madison, WI. - December 24, 2009 - Gotta Go Out, LLC
Reading Horizons and Its Users Give the Gift of Literacy This Christmas Through Its Charitable Vocabulary Game
Reading Horizons is awarding a free software package to Cecily and Nicole of Pennsylvania, its latest spotlights for the Lemons for Literacy donation program. Cecily, 17, and Nicole, 15, are sisters who struggle with learning disabilities and have not received the needed assistance from their... - December 24, 2009 - Reading Horizons
Leadership Triangle Launches Spring 2010 College Edition Program Presented by AT&T
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced the Spring 2010 Leadership Triangle College Edition program, presented by AT&T. Leadership Triangle College Edition is an experiential learning opportunity for students selected to participate... - December 24, 2009 - Leadership Triangle
Goissimo.com – Revolutionising Online Travel Search
January 2010 will see the launch of a brand new travel search website: goissimo.com. Goissimo.com is set to revolutionise online travel search and will lead the way into the new decade for a new era of preference based travel choices for consumers. - December 24, 2009 - goissimo.com
Portable Storage Units Used to Develop Artist Housing
Architects design and develop innovative creative lofts from portable storage containers for artists in Scotland. - December 24, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
New Galleries Open with a Series of Interactive Displays Supported by The Bonita Trust
Bonita Trust supports Victoria and Albert Museum's new Medieval & Renaissance Galleries. These galleries have a series of interactive touch screens to provide better understanding of many magnificent historic objects and writings to the new generation. These displays can also be accessed from computer terminals in the Bonita Trust Study Area. - December 24, 2009 - The Bonita Trust
"The Ultimate Mindbody Detox" 7-Day Retreat at Chiva-Som International Health Resort
The MindBody Detox Retreat will be running from 5 to 11 February, 2010 and from 12 to 18 February, 2010. This retreat provides the unique opportunity to discover and heal the mental and emotional causes of your physical conditions and life stresses. - December 24, 2009 - Chiva-Som International Health Resort
E-Ville Roller Derby Announces the First Jr. Roller Derby League in Canada
E-Ville Roller Derby will be kicking off the first Junior Roller Derby league in Canada this January. - December 24, 2009 - E-Ville Roller Derby
Vision Dynamics Adds HumanWare Low Vision Line
Charlie Collins, founder and owner, of Vision Dynamics is happy to extend their twelve year association with HumanWare. “We have always offered the HumanWare line of Blindness Aids and as we both continue to grow, we are very comfortable in knowing that they are constantly seeking to add new... - December 24, 2009 - Vision Dynamics, LLC
New Survey by Smooch.com and ManCentral.com Reveals Men and Womens Opposing Attitudes Towards Cheats
As the office party looms should you worry about your partner's fidelity? A new survey reveals what men and women really feel about cheats. The results highlight the opposing views of Men and Women regardless of age and sexuality. - December 23, 2009 - ManCentral.com
Home-Tech, Customers Donate to American Red Cross Through "Charity of the Month" Program
Home-Tech donated $950 to Lee County’s American Red Cross chapter in honor of customers who purchased air conditioning units from the company in November. It’s Home-Tech’s way of thanking both its customers and community for their support through the home appliance maintenance and... - December 23, 2009 - Home-Tech
The Crucible’s Cathedral Gallery Announces: Open Call for Art
The Crucible’s art gallery in Oakland’s historic Cathedral Building, at the triangle between Broadway and Telegraph Avenues, announces an open call for art for its first exhibition of the new year. “Metal vs. Wood/ Wood vs. Metal” will be a group exhibition “showdown” featuring new works of art of metal and/or wood. - December 23, 2009 - The Crucible
Top 5 Ways Reading Horizons Can Help You Improve Job Skills and Employment Opportunities
The Reading Horizons program has helped countless individuals obtain the skills they need to acquire and maintain a job. Every day, Reading Horizons receives calls from individuals interested in its program in order to help them gain employment in this troubled economy. Every aspect of finding,... - December 23, 2009 - Reading Horizons
CC Intelligent Solutions CEO Featured in Inaugural WCED Video Testimonial
Ken Atkins, executive director of Wake County Economic Development (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced the release of the first video in its new testimonial series from a number of Triangle leaders offering first-hand accounts of why Wake County is a great place to live and work. The first video... - December 23, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management Announces First Canadian Advisory Board Member
The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management (ICSARM) has announced that Melodie Bissell has agreed to serve on the ICSARM Advisory Board effective January 1, 2010. - December 23, 2009 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management
Accor Rewards Mastercard Cardholders Through ‘Free Night’ Promotion at Over 188 Accor Hotels in Asia/Pacific
Cardholders Are Rewarded with One Free Night and a Lucky Draw Entry for Consecutive Three Night Booking - December 23, 2009 - Accor
Beach Rentals Fort Myers Company Owners, Implements Technology-Based Employee Training Program
Lahaina Island Accommodations sponsored their Senior Sales and Service Specialist, Vicki Rose, to complete a 12 month technology based training program, courtesy of their employers Barb and Paul Garfold. As owners of the exclusive beach rentals Fort Myers company owners, the Garfolds have invested... - December 23, 2009 - Lahaina Island Accommodations
Lean Transformation Summit Reveals Keys to Lean for the Long Term
A unique group of companies, including two that have sustained lean transformations since the mid-1990s, will reveal how they are developing lean longevity at the Lean Transformation Summit conference sponsored by the Lean Enterprise Institute, March 3-4, 2010, Orlando. - December 23, 2009 - Lean Enterprise Institute
thinksound™ Eco-Friendly Headphones Online Store Opens with Green Shipping Options
thinksound™ has opened its online retail store and will be shipping via USPS for a greener choice. - December 23, 2009 - TIMBRE SOUND LLC dba thinksound
Medical Tourism Association Hosts Familiarization Tour to Medellin Colombia
The Medical Tourism Association hosts FAM Tour to the forever place of spring time Medellin, Colombia December 8th-12th 2009. Nine medical tourism facilitators, insurance companies and agents representing the United States, Canada and Caribbean explored the high quality healthcare system,... - December 23, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
ATC Logistics & Electronics Joins TCU Neeley School of Business Supply and Value Chain Center Advisory Board
Company offers continued support and resources to advance higher education - December 23, 2009 - ATC Logistics & Electronics
The Cove of Lake Geneva Gives Someone Special a Well Deserved Vacation
The Cove of Lake Geneva is pleased to announce the winner of their “Holiday Essay Contest.” Sarah Kammerdener submitted a touching story about her father and how he has made a difference in her life. Sarah’s essay described how her father has continued to touch her life from... - December 23, 2009 - Geneva Hospitality
Universal Action Travel ~ New Airline Regulations "3 Hour Delay Limit"
Universal Action Travel comments on recent legislature that will affect stranded air travelers in our nations airports. - December 23, 2009 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
New Years Eve at Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
The New Years party is ready to be held at the Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen to celebrate the coming 2010. - December 23, 2009 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen