People Helping People Global (PHPG) , a Vermont-based nonprofit, has just introduced a new website that will attempt to revolutionize philanthropy as we know it. This new website allows donors from all over the world to donate directly to entrepreneurs in Central America. "Instead of writing a check to a big nonprofit and hoping that your donor dollars make their way to the right place, we've set up a system that allows you to choose exactly where your hard-earned money is going," said Alex Tuck, co-Founder and Executive Director of PHPG. The system is pretty simple. ...

Moab Utah Meetings, Weddings, and Events, the 2009 founded department of the Moab Area Travel Council, has added Green Sustainable Tips and Event Entertainment web pages this last month to the site moabutah.info . The most recent webpage is a public form to request bids of Moab's event venues and services with one single document - a Request for Proposal or RFP. Facility and Event Promoter, Michele Hill, commented, "Interest about a meeting, wedding or conference typically arrives as a paragraph expressing interest to convene in Moab. Consistently, it is necessary to ...

Individuals can cut the cost of haircuts by half during the Back to School 50% Off Special Aug. 6 - 21 at the Olympian University cosmetology schools at: 1011 E 10th Street in Alamogordo; 6300 San Mateo Blvd NE in Albuquerque; 1460 Missouri Ave in Las Cruces and Aladdin Beauty College, 108 S. Union in Roswell. The normal price of a haircut is $7.50 and during the special it will be only $3.75. The services are performed by cosmetology students under the supervision of licensed cosmetology instructors. The special includes, haircut, shampoo and blow-dry styling. "We ...

Garlock Sealing Technologies, a leader in fluid sealing technology for more than 100 years, announces the addition of a Non-Sparking, Conveyor Roller Bearing Isolator. The KLOZURE GUARDIANTM was listed by the US Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration as an innovative product within the MSHA accident prevention program. The innovative products program directly addresses the replacement of plastic and rubber seals that could lead to sparking or eventual fire and costly bearing damage. The GUARDIAN non-sparking design prevents the failure mode by virtue ...

The band named themselves Backseat Bordello to create a colorful yet dark image in your mind, much the same as their music. With the immediacy of a cinematic shock cut, Backseat Bordello plays songs that transport you to places you may have never traveled. The band is the layered acoustic duo consisting of Danielle Egnew and Kristen Coyner who are both well-versed in playing out and hitting the road because each is a founding member of power girl band Pope Jane. "The Backseat Bordello project was conceived by Kristen," states Egnew, "and our collaboration has been ...

Nothing says 'guy-fun' like rocket science and the possibility of things blowing up. Those two elements are conveniently combined in Science Channel's new show 'Large, Dangerous Rocket Ships.' Ahead of its July 5 premiere, BIGSMACK, the live action/design studio led by Creative Director Andy Hann, created promo spots (:30 and :60), and a comprehensive toolkit for Science Channel producers for use in future teasers, bumpers, promos and more. Part reality show, part competition, Large, Dangerous Rocket Ships centers on rocket enthusiasts from around the country who gather ...

Countdown To Buy, a next generation online real estate marketplace that offers fair and effective solutions to buy and sell properties, today provided a progress update and strategic commentary on its online marketplace that removes uncertainty and restores confidence in the real estate transaction model for foreclosure and distressed properties. "Over the last seven months, Countdown To Buy has demonstrated that by working closely with listing agents, an accelerated sales cycle al estate agentscan be achieved without sacrificing sales price. Buyers and their agents ...

As part of the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine's website, the Resources Sections provide doctors around the world with treatment-focused content and timely intelligence on the aesthetic medicine industry's leading procedures, such as Botox and medical weight loss. The IAPAM's Resources Pages include clinical overviews of the most popular minimally-invasive technologies, including Botox and other neurotoxins, dermal fillers (such as Perlane, Restylane, Juvederm, etc.), body shaping technologies (from laser assisted liposuction to cryo-lipolysis), ...

This innovative mirror has all the great quality and functionality of its big brother the TD-40 Touch, but without the navigation. Designed to meet the needs of our savvy customers and delivered at a price point that is very competitive; the TD-43BT is poised to be a big hit in the industry. "We are pleased to bring the TD-43BT into our product line up" stated Dennis Hopper, Vice President of Sales for Directus. "The TD-43BT is aggressively priced and allows for customers who already own a navigation system to add hands free calling and the safety of a backup camera to ...

Award winning, interactive advertising agency, Direct Agents, is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at Affiliate Summit East on August 16th through August 17th. This premier affiliate marketing conference will cover the latest trends and information from affiliate marketing experts for those in the growing affiliate marketing industry. "We are very proud to be a part of such an important event in the industry. The Direct Agents team handles many affiliate marketing needs. Whether it's choosing the best solution provider, recruiting affiliate relationships ...

Enjoy the upbeat sounds of a live trio band while dining on authentic Mexican cuisine and escape to Mexico at Guanajuato, a new contemporary Mexican restaurant in Chicago's North Shore. Guanajuato offers weekly dinner specials, plus live music 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Guanajuato, named for the beautiful state in the central highlands of Mexico where executive chef/owner Margarita Challenger was born, offers rotating lunch and dinner specials every week. All August long enjoy Queso Fundido con Mariscos, melted mozzarella cheese with grilled shrimp, ...

Members of THE GYM Armonk, a premier fitness and health center in Westchester County, recently packed into the club's Spin Room to raise funds and awareness for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. The three hour Spin-A-Thon raised $2,815 which was directly donated to the non-profit organization. The Dana Farber Cancer Institute is devoted to providing cancer patients with the best treatment available, while developing tomorrow's cures through cutting-edge research. The mission of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is to provide expert, compassionate care to children and adults ...

Business Ready Solutions, LLC, a Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner, is presenting a webinar on August 26 for growing companies and larger organizations who are outgrowing QuickBooks and other entry-level accounting software. The webinar offers one hour of CPE credit. "When and How to Move from QuickBooks to Microsoft Dynamics GP" provides a generic overview of mid-level accounting systems. It explains the signs that indicate companies should move beyond QuickBooks, and how and when an organization can easily and seamlessly migrate to Dynamics GP. Attendees will also see ...

Expo Comida Latina will begin this weekend and run for three days, August 14-16th, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Since 2002, Expo Comida Latina has been North America's trade show for Hispanic food and beverage, and this weekend's expo will feature companies with authentic, specialty, gourmet and mainstream products for today's Hispanic-American US population. According to a special report, "The U.S. Hispanic Economy in Transition" by HispanTelligence, Hispanics are our largest ethnic group, totaling 15.1% of the U.S. population. There ...

As many as 12 million people have been affected by the torrential rains and floods and about 1,300 people have died. To read full story and view high resolution satellite images visit here - http://news.satimagingcorp.com/2010/08/1693.html A total of 650,000 houses have been damaged or destroyed and up to 500,000 people are homeless in Punjab province. At least 1.4 million acres of farmland were destroyed in the province, where people rely heavily on agriculture for food. Flooding of the Kabul River meanders over flat ground near the area, and standing water outside ...

PharmacyOneSource.com, the largest and fastest growing privately-held resource site for pharmacists in the United States, celebrates this month the 10th anniversary of its popular web community (www.rph.com/community) for pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy students and other healthcare professionals. As the Pharmacy OneSource Community approaches its 50,000th member, the company would like to reward its loyal following of pharmacists and pharmacy directors across the nation. Pharmacy OneSource announced the member who refers the 50,000th registration for its site will ...

Customized Packaging Company, Custom Packaging and Products, Inc., is supplying branded sandwich wrap, deli paper and basket liners for college football concession stands including the University of Georgia Bulldogs, the University of Florida Gators, and the 2009 National Championship team, University of Alabama Crimson Tide. CP&P started working with college football teams to provide branding solutions for their concession stands two years ago. They provide custom-printed food wraps to provide brand identification for the sports team and to dress up the presentation ...

MOMZ IN THE MIX, the premiere online entertainment and lifestyle-driven news platform created to inspire, empower, and celebrate moms all across the world, is proud to announce the official launch of their website, http://www.momzinthemix.com. The website was created to extend the brand strength MOMZ IN THE MIX has built in the last year as a web phenomenon and to expand the reach of its support in promoting mom-owned-and-operated endeavors and establishments, mom-made products and inspiring stories that benefit moms and women everywhere. Each week, MOMZ IN THE MIX aims ...

A couple of years ago, while walking into the lobby of his apartment building in downtown Manhattan, Nicholas Lin, overheard a conversation about duck fat that Chef Adhika Maxi was involved in with his friend. Nicholas couldnt help but interject in an exciting discussion about the many uses of duck fat. At that time, neither Nick nor Adhika knew that they will publish an internationally-recognized cookbook some 18 months later. Actually, the book has been a dream of Nicholas for quite some time. When he was only 11 years old, Nick began to experiment with a vegetable ...

Cultivate Today's Employees into Tomorrow's Talent Engine An overwhelming majority of workers today prefer a job that allows them to think creatively (95%) and to think of new and better ways to do things (88%). Employers seeking profitability levers ought to harness workers' inherent desire towards efficiency and innovation. Believe in the Power of Work/Life Balance Programs We now have more than 12 years of research and feedback from U.S. workers and their employers supporting the same conclusion — workers want and need work/life balance options, and providing ...

Xirrus , the leader in High Performance Wi-Fi that delivers the most coverage, bandwidth, and user density in the industry, announced today the deployment of Xirrus high performance 802.11n Wi-Fi Arrays across the Adams 12 Five Star School District in Thornton, Colorado. As a large district with 45,000 students and 5000 employees, a robust wireless system that can support a large number of concurrent users is a necessity. Adams 12 chose to deploy Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays to fill this need as their unique architecture creates a reliable wireless environment that can support more ...

Fort Myers Title & Escrow Company, Winged Foot Title, has hired Christina Baker to be their Director of First Impressions. Winged Foot Title has been working to constantly improve delivery of its settlement services, title insurance and short-sale orchestration services to buyers, sellers, Realtors and mortgage professionals. Because of this and due to the company's steady growth, they found it necessary to have someone to be the public face and show their best side, as it were. Christina brings 10 years of experience working in radio and another five years of management ...

Balancing sophistication and playfulness, each of the 18 patterns of the Gala collection engage the festive theme, whether its through bold color, unique textures, flowing patterns, or technical innovation. Six high performance upholsteries offer a combination of Nano-Tex, DuraBlock, or Crypton finishes in fresh colors, while eco-friendly faux leathers increase the variety of the Brentano Green label and new draperies add to Brentano's selection of distinctive window treatments. The geometric twisting and turning pattern of Nightlife was inspired by stained glass windows ...

Florida full-service law firm Ruden McClosky announces that seven attorneys from its Tampa office - James Soble, Deborah Boje, Michael Cooke, Bruce Lamb, Mark Ragusa, David Shear, and Jeff Shear - have been named as "Tampa Bay's Top Lawyers" by Tampa Bay Magazine in its July/August 2010 edition. Tampa Bay Magazine is a business and lifestyle publication for the greater Tampa Bay area, including Clearwater, Sarasota, and St. Peters burg. The magazine selects its "Top Lawyers" based upon rankings provided by independent legal research company, LexisNexis. James Soble ...

Sarah Roberts-Witt, organizer and inspiration behind The Magnificent Mile Race (www.magmilerace.com), announces today platinum sponsors of the September 19 fundraising event. Proceeds from the fifth annual event will benefit the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation (www.sp-foundation.org), a nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for rare upper motor neuron disorders. Platinum sponsors include: Articulon (www.articulon.com) Bronto (www.bronto.com) Capital Area Soccer League (www.caslnc.com) Falls Village Veterinary Hospital (www.fallsvillagevet.com) Oak Grove Technologies ...