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Bates International Motor Homes Rental Systems, Inc Announces Grand Opening of New Utah Franchise
Bates Motor Home Rental Network of Southern Utah has opened a new RV rental office to serve the greater Southern Utah area. Bates of Saint George, Utah, located at 473 S River Road, is a part of a long-established international RV rental franchise network with locations throughout North... - May 22, 2008 - Bates International Motor Homes
Test Equipment Connection Corporation Expands in Hong Kong
Test Equipment Connection Corporation today announced the company’s affiliate, TE Connection Asia, has expanded its Hong Kong operations by relocating to a larger facility. The move to the larger facility allows for additional staffing, improves overall productivity and faster orders processing. - May 22, 2008 - Test Equipment Connection
Harlem Hip-Hop Tours Announces the Launch of the New Hip-Hop On. Hip-Hop Off. Tour
Harlem Hip-Hop (H3) Tours is gearing up to launch The Hip-Hop On. Hip-Hop Off.(TM) on May 15, 2008. H3 Tours has created an unprecedented experience - a hip-hop theater production on wheels that immerses guests in Harlem and hip-hop culture. H3 Tours is geared to provide excitement and fun with its... - May 21, 2008 - Harlem Hip-Hop Tours
Human or Pet Cremains Incorporated Into Art from Ashes’ Exquisite Glass Art Memorials
Art From Ashes, a new Internet firm based in Amherst, MA, creates extraordinary memorials by integrating a small amount of human or pet cremains into beautiful, handcrafted glass sculptures, perfume bottles, jewelry or glass-topped walking sticks. - May 21, 2008 - Art From Ashes
Bill Phillips' Transformation Challenge Donates $109,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado
Bill Phillips, the former chairperson and CEO of EAS and the author of the best-selling health and fitness book “Body for Life” recently made a $109,000 personal donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado. Mr. Phillips' donation came about as part of his Transformation... - May 21, 2008 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado
Chicago Cares Opens Registration for City's Largest Day of Service: Thousands of Volunteers to Transform Chicago Schools
Nearly 40 Chicago schools, home to 24,000 students, are transformed by Chicago Cares Serve-a-thon volunteers. - May 21, 2008 - Chicago Cares
Uruguayan Researcher Discovers the Real Cause of Climate Change and Global Warming
Internal combustion engines are consuming all the oxygen on the planet and are the chief culprits for the degradation of the ozone layer, causing global warming and climate change. - May 21, 2008 - Fundacion Codigos
The Business Angels of Slovenia Grant Funds to an Online Vacation Reservation Platform
Last week, the Business Angels of Slovenia announced the laureates of their first fund allocation since the creation of the club, among which is the company OBS d.o.o. With its online mountain holidays booking platform GoGoSKI.com, OBS d.o.o. is on the rise and can be proud of that achievement. - May 21, 2008 - O.B.S.
Internet Lost & Found Numigo Goes Online
Although every year millions and millions of items are found and returned at lost & found offices worldwide only a small part of them are given back to their owners. One of the reasons is that the search for lost goods is difficult and time-consuming. And most items do not reveal their owner. - May 21, 2008 - Numigo
Commercial Office Space in Hatton Garden ECc1 Successfully Let by Commercial Property Agency MERJS
Acting on behalf of a private individual, MERJS have recently let a self-contained office suite in the landmark Hatton Garden Centre building to Acturis Ltd. - May 21, 2008 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Sun Spa Resorts Pvt. Ltd. Joins International Spa Association “ISPA”
Sun Spa Resorts Pvt. Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has joined the International Spa Association “ISPA,” effective early summer 2008. - May 21, 2008 - Sun Spa Resorts Pvt Ltd
Sun Spa Resorts Pvt. Ltd. Launches Its New Multi-Functional Website
Sun Spa Resorts Pvt. Ltd. is pleased to announce that its new multi-functional website has gone online under www.sunsparesorts.com on Monday, May 19, 2008. - May 21, 2008 - Sun Spa Resorts Pvt Ltd
USBGA's National Chapter Program is a Hit
The National Chapter Program is a platform to expand the Developmental Tour and member base of USBGA. - May 21, 2008 - United States Black Golfers Association
Linked8 Launches eCommerce Site to Faciliate Trading Intangible Services
Linked8 LLC, a privately held eCommerce company, has launched its service marketplace website: www.linked8.com, an online community that connects sellers and buyers of intangible serivces based on trust. - May 21, 2008 - Linked8.com
A Tribute to U.S. Veterans & Military - a Historical Photo Collection
Take a moment to reflect on the many brave men and women who have given their lives in the service and protection of our great country. A military photo collection is a tribute to all of our heroes. - May 21, 2008 - VetFriends.com
NAFA Partners with Ferris State University to Enhance CAFM Program
NAFA Fleet Management Association and Ferris State University have announced a partnership and a four-step degree plan that begins with awarding CAFM program participants 12 semester hours of college credit for successful completion of the program and ends with a Bachelor of Science Degree with a minor in Fleet Management. - May 21, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Senator Bill Bradley Captivates Crowd in Salt Lake City
Senator Bill Bradley provided the Keynote Address at NAFA's 2008 Institute & Expo in Salt Lake City. - May 21, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Dig This™ Introduces an Alternative Approach to the Traditional Corporate Training Model
Heavy equipment play arena ideal setting for team building. - May 21, 2008 - Dig This
Hermosa Beach Soccer Club’s Over-30 Men Still in the Hunt
After being downed in back-to-back matches, HBSC rebounded to a 3-2 record with one game left in round robin portion of the tournament. - May 21, 2008 - Hermosa Beach Soccer Club
NuU Medspa Help Celebrate Life with Discovery Ball
NuU Medspa support Discovery Ball, an American Cancer Society event dedicated to educate, research and service cancer victims. Discovery Ball was held in the Skyline Ballroom at McCormick Place West on May 17, 2008. The Discovery Ball’s mission is to eliminate cancer as a major health... - May 20, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
DVD Association Announces 2008 Excellence Award Winners
Recognizing and Rewarding Excellence in DVD, HD DVD, Blu-ray - May 20, 2008 - International Digital Media Alliance
Executive Director of American Foundation for Children with AIDS Reports Account of Trip to Zimbabwe, One of Few Americans to Travel There Since Presidential Election
Launches Emergency Campaign to Raise Funds for Life-Saving Antibiotics. - May 20, 2008 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Chris Distefano Joins Magna Hotel Group as Director of Capital Projects
Chris Distefano has joined Magna Hotel Group as Director of Capital Projects. Chris brings over 8 years of hospitality experience as well as 12 years of construction managment. He was previously the Regional Director of Engineering for Grand Heritage Hotels International and was the driving force behind their green hospitality efforts. - May 20, 2008 - Magna Hospitality
Young Polar Scientists Take the Pulse of Permafrost Temperature
A team of young investigators from the Permafrost Young Researchers Network (http://pyrn.ways.org) have started an international project to measure climate change impacts on permafrost temperatures — with bore holes in Svalbard, northern Sweden, Norway and Finland. - May 20, 2008 - Permafrost Young Researchers Network
Street Flips is Flipping the Streets
Street Flips (www.streetflips.com) is an arts & entertainment organization dedicated to promoting flipping/tricking above the influence of recreational drug-use and does live performances in addition to shooting a reality web show online to raise money and inspire kids to get out of the house,... - May 19, 2008 - Street Flips
Ideal 4 Investors Announces Date for Summer Online Real Estate Investors Expo
Real Estate Investors Can Participate in Free Online Education Seminars and Discover Opportunities Through Online Property Tours. - May 19, 2008 - Ideal 4 Investors
3rd Annual American Cancer Society Coral Gables Relay for Life Silent Auction and Fashion Show
In joyous culmination and tasteful celebration of a successful Coral Gables Relay of Life 2008, this year they are hosting the Third Annual Relay for Life Silent Auction and Fashion Show. At 6:30pm on Thursday, May 22nd at the Venetian Pool in Coral Gables; survivors, family, friends, supporters, volunteers and community members will assemble to the theme of Old Havana. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Coral Gables American Cancer Society Relay for Life. - May 18, 2008 - Coral Gables Relay for Life
The 2008 Northern California Career & Leadership Summit - Free Event Enhance Your Career: Leadership, Networking and Communication Skills
The 2008 Northern California Career Summit, hosted by Job Connections, is a free, half-day conference targeted to Bay Area professionals looking to enhance their professional skills. The Summit will be held Saturday, May 31 from 8:00 AM to 2PM at the Community Presbyterian Church in Danville,... - May 18, 2008 - CPC Job Connections
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Acknowledges Local Chapters’ Successes
TAHU Awards Local Chapters’ Efforts of Record-Setting Membership Retention and Achievement. - May 18, 2008 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
SOS Children’s Villages Shares a Celebration of Home
For South Florida’s foster kids, home is a very special word and, for the hundreds of foster children that have come through their doors, SOS Children’s Villages – Florida is a very special place. On April 27, the organization and their community of supporters celebrated their 15th year of service with a “15 and Fabulous” Birthday Bash at Boca West Country Club. - May 18, 2008 - SOS Children's Villages - Florida
ColorOn Pro Instant Eye Shadow Now Available in the Twin Cities
Edina’s Skin Rejuvenation Clinic is the first business in Minnesota to retail the eye make-up trend that has garnered considerable national press. - May 18, 2008 - Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, PA
Citinannies.net Re-Launches a Service to Help Families and Nannies Fight Nigerian Scams
CitiNannies.net is the first family membership organization to offer families and candidates prescreening for the defense of fraud schemes and Nigerian scams. - May 17, 2008 - CitiNannies LLC
National Celiac Awareness Measure Garners Unprecedented Support Industry, Consumers and Policy Makers Back Legislation
The American Celiac Disease Alliance (ACDA) announces unprecedented support for bill by Rep. Nita Lowey recognizing May as National Celiac Disease Awareness Month. The measure also emphasizes the important role dietitians play in helping celiac patients, and urges more funding for celiac research. Major medical groups, pharmaceutical companies, food manufacturers and patient support groups have endorsed the bill. - May 17, 2008 - American Celiac Disease Alliance
Smarty Paws Dog Training in New Hyde Park, NY Announces New Group Classes for Obedience and Socialization
Smarty Paws Dog Training by Helen Del Bove provides positive dog training for all ages and levels. Helen's services include private, in-home instruction/counseling for obedience and behavior problems as well as group classes for puppy nursery, puppy kindergarten and basic obedience. - May 17, 2008 - Smarty Paws Dog Training
NuU Medspa Join the Battle to Fight Autism and Raise Awareness
NuU Lend Their Voice to Autism Speaks at Walk Now for Autism – Chicago, Sunday, May 18 - May 17, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Travelrobe Says Gatwick Airport Parking is a Necessity to Travelers
Because of its geographical location parking at Gatwick Airport is a necessity and a convenience to travelers departing from Gatwick Airport - May 17, 2008 - Travelrobe
Despite Slow Economy Businesswomen Are Blazing Ahead—just Like the Little Engine That Could, Dallas Conference in July
With all the news of a slow down in our economy, Sandra Yancey, Founder & CEO of Dallas based eWomenNetwork, an international business women’s networking organization, says there is a real and measurable change in the way women entrepreneurs are pushing forward and profiting despite negative news about the economy - May 17, 2008 - eWomenNetwork
Seven Pitfalls of Search Engine Marketing Webinar
The ICCA hosts Internet Marketing Expert, Todd Miechiels, in a May 22nd webinar for small to mid-sized businesses on how to avoid the pitfalls that waste time and money when trying to use the Internet to generate demand and sales. - May 17, 2008 - ICCA
Petitions Certified for Kent Bjorklund for Osceola County Commissioner, District 3 (Florida)
Kent Bjorklund, a minister, business consultant, and Osceola County resident since 1983, is a strong candidate for Osceola County Commissioner, District 3. He has gathered a sufficient number of petitions to get on the ballot for the primary in August, 2008. These petitions were officially certified by the Osceola County Supervisor of Elections on April 8, 2008. - May 17, 2008 - The Kent Bjorklund for Osceola County Commissioner Campaign
ISM: to Celebrate the "Best in Show"
This event is a friendly art competition that will allow student artists to show their art work. This art show will give local students a chance to see what a professional gallery experience is all about. - May 17, 2008 - ISM
Diabetic Foundation Brings "Sex and the City" to Miami with Screening and Silent Auction
The Diabetic Foundation will host a private screening of "Sex and the City" with a VIP reception and silent auction, in Aventura on June 1st. The screening of the film will be followed by a "Cosmos and Champagne" reception where guests can bid on items that tie into the film's theme. In 2006, the Diabetic Foundation was formed, a non-profit organization designed specifically to benefit underprivileged South Florida families whose children are suffering from juvenile diabetes. - May 17, 2008 - Diabetic Foundation, Inc.
Fans Make Plans to See EURO 2008 with Roadtrips
EURO Final Travel Packages still available through Roadtrips, the Ultimate in Sports Travel. - May 17, 2008 - Roadtrips Inc
National MS Society Receives $10,000 Donation from Fonville Morisey Realty's 12th Annual Golf Tournament
The National MS Society was presented with a $10,000 donation at the conclusion of the 12th Annual Fonville Morisey Realty Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament, held at Wildwood Green Golf Club, allowed more than 110 sales associates and employees the opportunity to give back to the local... - May 17, 2008 - National MS Society - Eastern North Carolina Chapter
GoGoSKI.com Has Won the Best Business Plan 2007 competition
GoGoSKI.com – Winter holidays online won the Best Business Plan 2007 competition, organized by the City of Ljubljana (Slovenia), in partnership with the Ljubljana Technology Park, Ljubljana University Incubator and the Ljubljana Centre for the Development of Small Businesses. - May 17, 2008 - O.B.S.
N.C. Water Rights Committee Launches New Web Site
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) has announced the launch of the organization’s new Web site at www.ncwaterrights.org. The Web site features an overview of the organization, informative information on water rights and radio spots featuring N.C. Water Rights Committee... - May 17, 2008 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
Diversity Alliance for Science Releases Podcast on Merck & Co., Inc’s Involvement with Inaugural Conference
Diversity Alliance for Science (www.diversityallianceforscience.com) has announced the release of a podcast discussing Merck & Co., Inc.’s involvement in the 2008 inaugural conference and expo scheduled for May 19-20 at the Westin Governor Morris in Morristown, N.J. In the podcast, Dan... - May 17, 2008 - Diversity Alliance For Science, Inc.
Waggs N Wet Noses Pet Sitters Comes to Naperville Just in Time for Summer
New pet sitting service for busy Naperville Illinois pet owners is launched by pet sitter and animal lover Stacy Jones. - May 17, 2008 - Waggs N Wet Noses Pet Sitters
International Cheetah Specialist, Dr. Laurie Marker, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Zoological Society of San Diego
Laurie Marker, Ph.D., who has worked with cheetahs for nearly 35 years, is the recipient of the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Zoological Society of San Diego. As an American Conservation Scientists and Humanitarian, Marker has been working with local African communities towards ensuring the survival of cheetahs. - May 17, 2008 - Cheetah Conservation Fund
Join Miss World Tatana Kucharova, Tomas Bata and Many Other Distinguished Guests and Models in Czech Spring Gala Celebration of One-of-a-Kind Travel Exhibition ZliNY
On May 20th, the Czech Center New York will host a spring gala at the Museum of Arts and Design to celebrate the travel exhibition “ZliNY” and to honor Tomas Bata,91, the son of Zlin's founder, philanthropist and Chairman of the Bata Shoe Company. Zlin in New York is the most... - May 16, 2008 - Czech Center New York
1842 Inn Joins the Prestigious LuxuryLink.com Collection
LuxuryLink.com, the world's premier online luxury travel resource, announces the addition of the 1842 Inn to their prestigious collection of hotels, spas, vacation packages and cruises throughout the world. - May 16, 2008 - Luxury Link LLC.