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San Francisco-based digital marketing agency receives accolades at the 19th Annual Communicator Awards and 34rd Annual Telly Awards. San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 The International Academy of the Visual Arts (IAVA) and the Telly Council presented San Francisco-based digital agency Viewstream with six 2013 Communicator Awards and three Telly Awards. Viewstream was recognized with distinction for its multimedia work supporting the products and brands of some of the largest...
Freedom Laser Therapy, Inc., of Los Angeles utilizes celebrity gifting suites to provide hundreds of celebrities a new method to stop smoking. The goal is to help ensure that celebrities’ young fans never pick up their first cigarette and ultimately avoid developing an addiction to nicotine http://freedomquitsmoking.com/celebrities/ Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 Knowing that as high as 50% of celebrities’ young fans pick up their first cigarette after seeing their favorite...
The business book: ‘It’s That Easy – Online Marketing 3.0’ has been named one of Australia’s 100 most innovative products or services in one of the largest and most audacious innovation awards of its kind in Australia – the Anthill Magazine ‘SMART 100’ Index. Melbourne, Victoria (PRWEB) June 14, 2013 About ‘It’s That Easy – Online Marketing 3.0’ ‘It’s That Easy - Online Marketing 3.0’ is the brainchild of Melbourne-based Ludwina Dautovic, a multi awarded...
Fireman PJ Schrantz, founder of WishGivers.org helps the critically ill children of America's military, police and firefighters through his Feel-Good Fridays movement. New York, NY (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 NYC fireman and 9/11 first-responder, PJ Schrantz, has launched a grassroots movement called Feel-Good Fridays that challenges Americans to skip a cup of coffee on Fridays and invest $3 to save lives instead. "When I was at Ground Zero fighting fires, my son was in the oncology...
Online Insurance Marketplace (http://www.onlineinsurancemarketplace.com), announces new blog, “How to prevent heart diseases”. (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 Online Insurance Marketplace has released a blog providing tips on how to prevent heart diseases and explains the importance of life insurance in the eventuality of an unfortunate event such as heart attack! Living a healthy life is essential in reducing the risk of heart diseases. Older people are especially predisposed to a bad heart...
A Vancouver charitable organization that delivers a range of unique programs to help women develop their leadership capacity today announced the launch of an online fundraising auction offering exciting hotel stays, gift certificates, event tickets, celebrity signed memorabilia and more. Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 The Minerva Foundation - A Vancouver charitable organization that delivers a range of unique programs to help women develop their leadership capacity, today announced...
American Humane Association and PetHub.com focus on helping protect companion animals. WASHINGTON, D.C. (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 In the wake of recent events like the Oklahoma tornadoes, the question must be asked: “Are you prepared to take care of yourself and your family, including your pets, when disaster strikes?” This is the question National Pet Preparedness Month is designed to bring to the forefront of our minds and to ensure we are remembering to plan for the four-legged loved...
This past Memorial Day (May 27, 2013), Bodybuilding.com earmarked $1 from every purchase made on the site for a donation to Hire Heroes USA. With the help of our customers, we have raised $12,710 for this inspiring organization, which helps create job opportunities for U.S. veterans and their spouses. Boise, Idaho (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 Bodybuilding.com – the Internet’s most-visited bodybuilding and fitness site and the largest online retailer of nutritional supplements – is giving...
Weight loss experts at 101 Medical Weight Loss offer the following 7 tips to help overcome common psychological road blocks to weight loss. Canoga Park, CA (PRWEB) June 13, 2013 Stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem may all be issues hindering weight loss success for people who have tried countless diets and failed. The downward spiral of emotional eating followed by feelings of shame and embarrassment is a vicious cycle hindering many people from losing weight. According to 101...
Demand for veterinary services is anticipated to grow over the coming five years due to stronger performance expectations from the companion animal segment. For these reasons, industry research firm IBISWorld has updated its report on the Veterinary Services industry. London, United Kingdom (PRWEB) June 14, 2013 The Veterinary Services industry provides medical advice and treatment for companion animals, such as cats, dogs, reptiles and birds, and veterinary care for production animals in...
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The Istrian coarse-haired hound is a breed of domestic hunting dog that originated from Croatia in the nineteenth century. The breed was developed by Croatian and Slovene breeders that bred the Istrian Shorthaired Hound, which has smooth hair, with the French Griffon Vendeén, making its first official appearance in Vienna at a conformation show that occurred in 1866. The dog was originally meant to hunt small game like hares, wild boars, and foxes, a purpose for which it is still used today....
The Hawaiian Poi Dog is an extinct breed of domestic pariah dog that originated from Hawaiʻi that was once used as a source of food and was said to be a spiritual protector of children. The term Poi, which means kalo or taro root, was used in the dog’s name because it was given to the breed to fatten it before eating. The dogs were not needed for hunting, because the island does not have any large game animals excluding boars. Explorers have described the Hawaiian Poi Dog as a short,...
The Formosan Mountain dog, also known as the Taiwan Dog, is a breed of domestic dog that can be used in many jobs including guarding, rescuing, and hunting dogs. The breed was developed in part by four major events in Formosa’s history. These were the Dutch settlement that occurred there in 1624, which caused crossbreeding between the pointer or greyhound type dog known as the Flying Dog, the Japanese control of the area, cross breeding between this breed and the German shepherd dog during...
The Treeing Walker Coonhound is a breed of domestic hunting dog that originated in the United States. It was developed in the nineteenth century when an unknown breed of dog and a Walker hound were crossbred, although it is now said to have been a crossbreed between American and English foxhounds. Although it was primarily used to hunt small game like opossums and raccoons, it has been used to hunt bears. The skill of this breed and its ability to track warm scents makes them ideal for...
The Portuguese cattle dog, known by its original name Cão de Castro Laboreiro and other English names, is a breed of domestic livestock guarding dog that originated from Portugal. Its original name means “Dog from Castro Laboreiro” and refers to its city of origin, Castro Laboreiro. The history of this breed is largely unknown, although many stories exist about its development occurring in the 1800’s. It is thought that the modern breed is descended from guard dogs that existed before...
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