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Medical Tourism Association Partners with Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters
The Medical Tourism Association (MTA) and Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters (LAAHU) partnered in the area of Medical Tourism to present Medical Tourism as a viable solution to the healthcare crisis in California and the US, during the LAAHU annual conference which takes place May 19-20... - February 12, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
The Dover Economic Development Committee Moves Ahead with Planning and Promotion of Trails in Dover, VT
The Dover Economic Development Committee in the Mount Snow region of Southern Vermont produces the Crosstown hiking trail map and is working on developing a number of trails in Dover. - February 12, 2009 - Dover Economic Development Committee
Action Party of Morton Grove Hosts "Open House" at Election Headquarters
The Morton Grove Action Party cordially invites all Morton Grove residents to an Open House at its election headquarters, located at 6005 W. Dempster, Morton Grove, on Wednesday, February 18, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Come out to meet the Action Party candidates for the April 7, 2009 municipal... - February 12, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Sustainability and Historic Preservation Thought Leader Series
Experts to discuss how we regulate development to create a future that is environmentally, financially and socially sustainable. Panel Moderator: Rebecca Flora, Senior Vice President of Education and Research at the U.S. Green Building Council. Panelists: Chris Leinberger, Martine Combal, Chris Zimmerman. - February 12, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Independence Visitor Center Announces President Obama Day in Celebration of Black History Month
The Independence Visitor Center invites students to submit a video of their recitation of any of the famous speeches the President delivered during the course of his campaign. - February 12, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Risk Insurance and Reinsurance Solutions Joins Advisor Nation as a Network Provider
Advisor Nation is pleased to welcome Risk insurance as a new Provider on its online business network for insurance and securities professionals. - February 12, 2009 - Advisor Nation
Witness the Life and Journey of Harriet Tubman Come to Life at the Independence Visitor Center
On Friday, February 20th, 2009, join Independence Visitor Center as the story and legacy of Harriet Tubman is brought to life. Meet the famous conductor of the Underground Railroad, known for making 19 trips in order to bring slaves to freedom. Listen to the storyteller describe the pursuits of... - February 12, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Gwen Ifill Book Reveal and Signing, The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama at the Independence Visitor Center
On Saturday, February 28, 2009, from 5 pm to 7 pm Gwen Ifill, Moderator and Managing Editor of “Washington Week”, will give a brief book reading and discussion of her newly-released book, followed by a book signing in Independence Ballroom at the Independence Visitor Center (6th &... - February 12, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Ocean Blue Software Launches the World’s First Application and a Complete Software Product Designed to CI+ Specification
Ocean Blue Software launches the world’s first application and a complete software product designed to CI+ specification, providing better security and a graphical display for Pay Per View operators and content developers. - February 11, 2009 - Ocean Blue Software
Online Scientific Auction Expands to Include Chemical and Pharmaceutical Processing Equipment
Laboratory equipment marketplace LabX broadens its reach with its new Process Equipment portal www.processX.com. Moving beyond just bench top research equipment and analytical instruments typically found on LabX, the process equipment portal serves large industrial machinery buyers and sellers. Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment such as capsule fillers and high shear granulators as well as food processing equipment such as industrial-sized wrapping machines are featured. - February 11, 2009 - LabX
Discover Life Out of the Doghouse This Valentine's Day with "the OneMinuteLover"
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, hundreds of men are scrambling for ways to pamper their partner without landing in the doghouse. ShareMyHeart.com is showing them the way with the release of “The OneMinuteLover-Love Made Simple…and Fun,” a new book from Stephen... - February 11, 2009 - ShareMyHeart.coom
MBody Strength Adds Innovative Weighted Vest to Fitness Equipment Lineup
MBody Strength has added the CloseGrip Weighted Vest to their fitness equipment lineup. In their ongoing mission to provide their customers with high-quality, low-cost, effective fitness equipment, MBody Strength is proud to offer the innovative CloseGrip Weighted Vest, which uses standard weight... - February 11, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
Luxury Travel to Launch "Discover the Mekong Delta in Style" from Saigon
Luxury Travel Vietnam to Launch "Discover the Mekong Delta in Style." - February 11, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
The Medical Tourism Association Partners with Jordan Hospital to Hold the 1st Jordan International Medical Tourism Congress
The Medical Tourism Association in partnership with Jordan Hospital held the 1st Jordanian Medical Tourism conference from Jan 30 to Feb 2nd, 2009 in Amman Jordan at the Jordan Hospital. Abdalla Bashir, Director of Jordan Hospital organized the event. The event featured over 100 participants from... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
African Safari Club Launches Online Booking
African Safari Club’s new online booking facility is now live. In just six easy steps, customers can book Nile Cruises aboard the M.S. Da Vinci or M.S. Fleurette and Kenya Holidays staying at one of African Safari Club's six hotels. - February 11, 2009 - African Safari Club
Medical Tourism Association “Familiarization Tour” in El Salvador
The Medical Tourism Association has coordinated a “Fam” Familiarization Tour in conjunction with Export Salud to bring medical tourism facilitators to El Salvador. The Fam Tour for medical tourism will take place February 9 – 13, 2009. The attendees will perform site visits to El... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Reform Institute Expands Advisory Committee to Help Guide Bold Agenda
Non-Partisan Think Tank Will Tackle Critical National Issues in 2009 with the Help of Lance Bultena, Partner Hogan & Hartson, LLP; Bob Martin, Partner (Retired), Accenture, LLP; and Scott Greiper, President, Secure Strategy Group. - February 11, 2009 - Reform Institute
Black Diamond Hospitality Selects Aqua Hotels & Resorts to Operate Diamond Wailea Resort & Spa on Maui
Addition of the all-suite resort represents Aqua’s expansion beyond Waikiki Black Diamond Hospitality Investments LLC of Honolulu has selected Aqua Hotels & Resorts to manage the 72-room, all-suite Diamond Wailea Resort & Spa. Located in the exclusive Wailea Resort on Maui’s... - February 11, 2009 - Aqua Hotels & Resorts
Paper Reveals Potential New Treatment for Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women and has the highest mortality rate for gynecologic cancers because it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage. New effective therapies for the treatment of advanced stage ovarian cancer are urgently needed. A paper published February 9,... - February 11, 2009 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Free Snowshoe Tryouts Offered at Winter Trails Day
There’s more than one way to experience outdoor winter fun in Colorado. - February 11, 2009 - Estes Park Visitor's Center
Goodwill to Break Ground on LaBelle Apartment Complex: "Palmetto Ranch" Will Provide 14 Units for People with Physical Disabilities
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. is preparing to break ground on what will be its 13th housing complex, and first in Hendry County. - February 11, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Art Project at Rutgers University in Newark Provides Unlikely Partners with a New Understanding of Self-Inflicted Violence
University, Federal Government, and Nonprofit Collaborate in Cutting Edge Cross-Learning Project adds new and deeper depth to understanding of self-injury and trauma. - February 11, 2009 - Witness Justice
The Senior List Wants Your Opinion
Wanted: Consumer Opinions... The Senior List, a new consumer driven website focused on senior services wants to hear from you. The unique user interface allows users to rate and review businesses nationwide. - February 11, 2009 - The Senior List, LLC
ILoveMyPetBecause.com Pet Photo Contest to Benefit New Horizons Service Dogs
Makers of Vectra 3D™ to Award $1,000 to One Pet Owner This Valentine’s Day - February 11, 2009 - Summit VetPharm
Some Sectors Thrive, Even in Trying Times
Sectors such as peer-to-peer networks and businesses that market to boomers and seniors, can thrive even in todays depressing economy. - February 11, 2009 - The Senior List, LLC
Rihanna Assault Calls Attention to Violence Against Women
The recent arrest of R&B star Chris Brown, who reportedly assaulted and threatened singer Rihanna, has brought the issue of violence against women into the public spotlight again. "The sad reality is that domestic violence and dating violence happen every day, even among young teens, and the impact is both far-reaching and under-reported," said Gandy. - February 11, 2009 - National Organization for Women
IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts Present IMOCOM Experiences
The IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts now offer special packages, entitled IMOCOM Experiences, that create unforgettable moments within their luxurious properties, As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa in Vilamoura, and Monte Santo in Carvoeiro. The offers are incorporated in themes such as Family, Romance,... - February 11, 2009 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Medical Tourism Association Holds 1st Medical Tourism Conference in Israel
The Medical Tourism Association in partnership with ISI Scientific held the 1st Medical Tourism Conference in Israel on January 22nd, 2009 in Tel Aviv. The 1 day free conference focused on Medical Tourism opportunities for the country of Israel. The event featured over 60 participants from the top... - February 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue, U.s. Senators to Speak at CED’s Biotech 2009
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the speakers for the Biotech 2009 conference, scheduled for Monday, Feb. - February 11, 2009 - CED
British Broadband Users Lose Trust in Their ISPs
The latest survey of over 500 www.ISPreview.co.uk readers, an impartial independent information and consumer review site covering UK broadband Internet Service Providers, has revealed that nearly half (44 per cent) of all broadband connected Brits had a lower level of trust in their ISP than they did a year ago. - February 11, 2009 - ISPreview.co.uk
Finally, Team Fitness America, Offers Economical Personal Trainers in Tampa, FL
The new division of affordable personal trainers in Tampa, which is offered by Team Fitness America, is phase one of a three step process to completely service the state of Florida. - February 11, 2009 - Team Fitness America
Business Leads Group: Free Sales-Leads Group Meets in Las Vegas
BLG members meet weekly at Mimi's Café in Summerlin not only to exchange qualified leads, but they work diligently to build solid business relationships, develop strong presentation skills and become proficient networkers. Only one representative of any given profession is accepted into their organization and members are chosen for their occupational expertise. - February 11, 2009 - Business Leads Group
NuU Medspa Participate in Prettycity.com Love You Campaign to Raise Awareness for the Heart Truth, National Awareness Campaign for Heart Disease
What: NuU Medspa provide exclusive $59 beauty treatments to the public through the month of February with profits donated to The Heart Truth to help raise awareness for heart disease through Prettycity.com’s Love You campaign. February is National Heart Month so spread the love and get... - February 10, 2009 - NuU Unlimited
Visitor Quick Guide Makes Getting Around New York City Like a Local Super Easy; Claim a 'Free' Copy Today by Visiting postcardsfromnewyork.com
Postcards from New York's free quick-guide, "New York Get There 1-2-3," helps tourists and residents get around the "Big Apple" effortlessly so they can enjoy more of NYC’s many attractions. - February 10, 2009 - The Cable Group
Fiscal Fitness Bowling Classic Benefits Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement of Washington is recruiting teams to participate in the 2009 Bowling Classic: An Exercise in Fiscal Fitness, on Thursday April 30 and Saturday, May 2, 2009. - February 10, 2009 - Junior Achievement of Washington
iPhoneWorld.ca Now Offers Over 20,000 Free iPhone Wallpapers
20,000+ free iPhone wallpapers now available to download from iPhoneWorld.ca. - February 10, 2009 - iPhoneWorld.ca
Veteran Friendly Franchisor, Grins 2 Go®, Announces Launch of New Unit
The signing of a franchise agreement with Jay Henderson, marks another veteran joining the Grins 2 Go® photography franchise system. Henderson will open his photography franchise in Laguna Hills, California in March. “We support those who have served our country,” states Harish... - February 10, 2009 - Grins 2 Go Photography
Beyond Expectations Independent Film Project Scheduled for Debut
The highly anticipated short narrative about youth ‘aging out’ of the foster care system is scheduled to debut at the acclaimed Take the Lead Ballroom and Dance Studio in Philadelphia, PA. - February 10, 2009 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
Balsman Photography to Exhibit“Portraits in Oil” by Gaynor Cooke Nelson on Friday, February 13, 2009 from 8PM-9PM
Balsman Photography will showcase the exhibit “Portraits in Oil” by Gaynor Cooke Nelson. The general public is invited to attend this exhibit of fine art oil portraits. - February 10, 2009 - Balsman Photography, LLC
AIIP Conference Offers Full Slate of Entrepreneurial-Minded Speakers
The 23rd Annual AIIP conference, March 26-29, will offer a variety of speakers of interest to anyone who owns or runs a business. - February 10, 2009 - 24th Annual AIIP Conference
Dominican Republic Travel Site Launches New Hotel Section
PuertoPlata.com provides tourists with "insider" knowledge. - February 10, 2009 - PuertoPlata.com
Luxury Travellers Now Seek Greatest Value for Money in This Glocal Financial Crisis
Luxury Travel Offers Value for Money packages to Upscale Guests Travelling to Vietnam and Indochina in the Lap of Luxury. - February 10, 2009 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd
Should Companies Cancel Incentive Travel During a Recession? Executive Oasis International Provides Strategies for Rewarding Top Performers Even During Tough Times
Whenever there is an economic downturn, many companies cut incentive travel and other non-cash incentives. This is short sighted. When times are tough, it’s much more difficult for sales professionals to “make their numbers”. It’s more important than ever to have strong incentives to motivate teams and reward top performers. Even 6 and 7 star resorts in Dubai are now offering specials. There is no better time to schedule an incentive trip. - February 10, 2009 - Executive Oasis International
New Kiwanis Online Club Celebrates Charter Mardi Gras Style
Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley Online is an organization of men and women of all ages, dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time through volunteer community service. - February 10, 2009 - Kiwanis of Simi Valley Online
Rome Apartments by Rome Sweet Home Launches the Weekly Discount Program
Rome Sweet Home gives the opportunity to book a discounted holiday in Rome with the Weekly Discount Program. - February 09, 2009 - Rome Sweet Home
Mixbook Education Program
Mixbook Launches Education Program for Teachers. Mixbook For Educators gives teachers the tools needed to create photo books online for free. Mixbook (Mixbook.com), widely known for the free online web tool that lets users create personalized, professional-quality photo books from their own photo... - February 09, 2009 - Mixbook
Street Art Photography by Charlene Weisler at the Kevin Barry Gallery
Photography by Charlene Weisler at the Kevin Barry Gallery in Staten Island NYC showcased in a solo show from April 16 – June 11, 2009. Opening reception Thursday, April 16, 2009 from 6-9p. - February 09, 2009 - Charlene Weisler
Local First Coupon Books Encourage Shopping Local in Tough Economy.
Local First, Grand Rapid's rapidly-growing local business organization, creates coupon books to encourage shoppers to keep their spending money local. The books offer nearly 450 coupons from over 200 participating businesses. - February 09, 2009 - Local First
PerformTech Announces New Contract with the Department of Education, Federal Student Aid; PerformTech Will Create Custom Training for FSA’s Workforce Development Services
PerformTech Wins a Contract with U.S. Department of Education to create an instructor led Workforce Development Service for the Federal Student Aid. - February 09, 2009 - PerformTech Inc
Medical Tourism Association's World Medical Tourism Congress Announces ReachMD as New Media & Bronze Sponsor
The World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress would like to announce ReachMD as a Media and Bronze Sponsor for the 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress in 2009. They are looking forward to the having ReachMD Sponsor and Exhibitor. The Medical Tourism Association... - February 09, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™