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FAIRFIELD, Conn., May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- AmericanTowns.com, the nation's leading hyperlocal platform, today announced that it achieved significant growth in revenues and traffic for its unique national network during the first quarter of 2010. AmericanTowns provides rich local information to more than 3 million individuals in 15,000 towns and is the fastest growing hyperlocal digital media company in America. AmericanTowns Q1 2010 performance highlights include the following: Having...
PHILADELPHIA, April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a nationwide effort to get nutritious food to the starving people of earthquake-ravaged Haiti, The Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia (www.salvationarmyphiladelphia.org) will partner with Drexel University, the PA National Guard and Numana Inc to host a city-wide Million Meals for Haiti event Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22 at the State Armory at Drexel University, 33(rd) Street between Market and Arch Streets, officials announced...
A county in California is halting restaurants from using toys to get children hooked on unhealthy food such as Kids Club Meals offered by Burger King and Happy Meals offered by McDonalds. Officials in Santa Clara county, in the heart of Silicon Valley, voted Tuesday to ban restaurants from offering toys to lure kids in, in an attempt to fight the growing "obesity epidemic" throughout California and the United States. "This ordinance prevents restaurants from preying on children's love of toys...
RIDGWAY, Colo., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 17 million children in America - almost one in four - struggle with hunger. The families of these children have a hard time putting food on the table. The non-profit Grain Foods Foundation has teamed up with Food Network host Melissa d'Arabian and Share Our Strength®, a non-profit leading the charge to end childhood hunger in America by 2015, to help give hungry children in our country access to nutritious meals. The Bread Art Project...
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that $3.7 million in grants will be awarded to senior centers to help revolutionize nutrition services for older Pennsylvanians. "The grants provide us with an opportunity to help senior centers develop innovative nutrition programs that will help attract a new generation of older Pennsylvanians," said Governor Rendell. "Projects ranged from upgrading kitchens with energy efficient equipment, to...
NAPLES, Fla., March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent years, the options for weight loss products and services have greatly expanded. The National Center for Health Statistics reported that more than 34% of Americans are currently considered obese. As a result of these dramatic statistics, more people are turning towards creative solutions to help them to achieve their weight loss goals. Dieters are now looking for newer, more health-conscious solutions as opposed to older dieting plans that...
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- News Highlights: Large corporate call center feeds hundreds, stays open during paralyzing stormsWeb-based technology simplifies complicated corporate catering transactionsVmeals sales rep responds to emergency by combining personal service with technologyWhen the first snowflakes started to fall in mid December outside the Richmond, Virginia offices of a large travel insurance customer service center, the HR director knew she was in trouble....
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Women love a man who can cook. With that in mind, Nashville based singer/songwriter Matt Moore presents the perfect solution for any guy looking to impress a woman in the kitchen. Released today, Have Her Over for Dinner: A Gentleman's Guide to Classic, Simple Meals (ISBN 978-0615318790) is a book that emphasizes the basics, without requiring dozens of ingredients or expensive equipment to complete outstanding meals. "Great meals start with great...
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Edward G. Rendell recognizes the value of good nutrition and regular exercise in promoting good health as he proclaims March 8-12 Older Pennsylvanians' Nutrition Awareness Week. "It's important for all Pennsylvanians - including older citizens -- to take good care of their health," said Governor Rendell. "Eating properly and getting adequate exercise can go a long way to maintaining good health." Pennsylvania invests more than...
FORT BELVOIR, Va., March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of the Defense Logistics Agency's ongoing support to humanitarian operations in earthquake-stricken Haiti, the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia recently supplied 2.7 million ready-to-eat meals to the Haitian people. DSCP worked with its industry partners to supply the meals to the U.S. Agency for International Development, which joined with the World Food Program to distribute the meals in the hardest hit areas of the country....
