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The Fourth of July celebrations heat up as Real Estate Marketing Insider plans a real estate lead generation teaching special. San Diego, CA (PRWEB) July 04, 2012 While fireworks will be filling the night sky for the Fourth of July in celebration of Independence day, a new publication named The Real Estate Marketing Insider sees first daylight. As people all over the United States enjoy the Fourth of July with picnics, parades, and baseball games, the Real Estate Marketing Insider is...

Small business marketing consultant James Noble today announced his celebration of entrepreneurship around the world with an exclusive offer in honor of Independence Day. Mr Noble is offering a time-limited 50% discount on his popular "Customer Getting Workshop" this week, which he hopes will give entrepreneurs a helping hand in achieving success with their businesses. London, UK (PRWEB) July 03, 2012 Small business marketing consultant James Noble today announced his...

Program Providing Laptops for Wounded Warriors in Danger of Ending PASADENA, Calif., July 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As America celebrates her independence, Soldiers' Angels Project Valour-IT is fighting to save a program that gives a bit of independence to severely-wounded veterans. In the last seven years, Project Valour-IT has supplied over 6,000 voice-controlled and other adaptive laptops to severely wounded American troops, but that work could soon come to an end....

Chairman urges parents, children to enjoy the pool but 'Pool Safely' over holiday WASHINGTON, June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the Independence Day holiday approaches and families enjoy time together in pools across the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is sharing some sobering statistics on the number of drownings during previous July 4(th) holidays. CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum is reminding parents and caregivers to pool safely during upcoming...

Discover America's Nearly 400 National Parks and Show Your Support At www.nationalparks.org Where Every Donation Will Be Matched Up To $50,000 In Honor of July 4th WASHINGTON, June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- From live musical performances to all types of recreational activities, our nation's national parks know how to host a memorable 4th of July celebration. In honor of our nation's 236th birthday, the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national...

USDA USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service offers food safety tips and resources for Independence Day celebrations Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 29, 2012 When celebrating our nation’s independence this Fourth of July, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reminds Americans that proper food handling practices can prevent their “Life, Liberty, and pursuit of Happiness” from being threatened by foodborne illness. The warm temperatures that...

HARRISBURG, Pa., June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- State and local police, along with PennDOT, will take part in a national enforcement effort through July 8 targeting motorists who drive under the influence. The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement effort will focus on keeping Pennsylvania's roads safe during the Independence Day travel period. "Many people will celebrate and travel for the Independence Day holiday," PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch said. "Driving...

DEARBORN, Mich., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- An estimated 1.4 million Michigan residents will travel on vacation during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, up some 16 percent from last year and the highest number of projected state travelers since 2008, reports AAA Michigan. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110321/CL67889LOGO) Nationally, AAA projects 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day holiday weekend, up 4.9...

Overall travel up 4.9 percent from Independence Day holiday period last year, mid-week holiday contributes to volume increase and affords travelers more departure day options ORLANDO, Fla., June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA projects 42.3 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day holiday weekend, a 4.9 percent increase over the 40.3 million people who traveled last year. The expected 2012 Independence Day holiday travel volume...

AURORA, Ill., June 19, 2012­ /PRNewswire/ -- AAA projects 42.3 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day holiday weekend, a 4.9 percent increase over the 40.3 million people who traveled last year. The expected 2012 Independence Day holiday travel volume will tie the past decade's previous high mark set in 2007 and represents a near 42 percent increase from 2009. The Independence Day holiday travel period is defined as Tuesday, July 3 to...