A new photo exhibit raising awareness of prominent global health topics debuts at the annual LOOK3 Festival of the Photograph in Charlottesville, VA. The BD Hope for a Healthy World photography competition offers photographers an opportunity to submit images on a wide variety of global health topics. The winners’ work is part of the Hope for a Healthy World traveling photo gallery that will be on display at the LOOK3 Festival from June 9-11, 2011.
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On Saturday, June 25, 2011, in celebration of the birthday of Peyo, the creator of the Smurfs (born June 25, 1928), Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation will coordinate events all over the world as part of Global Smurfs Day, a worldwide event in anticipation of the release of the Smurfs’ trip to movie theaters, it was announced today by Marc Weinstock, president, Worldwide Marketing for Sony Pictures. Columbia Pictures’ and Sony Pictures Animation’s The Smurfs will be released in theaters in the U.S. on July 29, 2011.
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It has been decided at the 67th Annual Conference of the International Air Transportation Association (IATA) held from 5th to 7th of June, 2011 that Air China will play host to and chair the 68th Annual Conference of IATA and the World Civil Aviation Summit to be held in Beijing, China in 2012 – the first time that the IATA Annual Conference will take place in the country. A high profile event in the global airline industry, each year the IATA Annual Conference brings together executives and decision makers of the world’s airlines, airports, aircraft manufacturers and service suppliers.
When the decision was announced, a short movie produced by Air China and entitled “Air China Takes You On A Discovery Journey To China” was played, making the forthcoming meeting in Beijing even more worth looking forward to.
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The month of June held major milestones for local non-profit Harlem RBI. The community-based youth development organization broke fundraising records with a 20th anniversary gala, announced an $85 million project with Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York Yankees’ First Baseman Mark Teixeira and ultimately, celebrated the graduation of 33 high school seniors along with more than 200 family and friends in East Harlem.
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From cost-reduction strategies to green cleaning products and expertise, xpedx® will promote a variety of products and services specifically designed for property and facility managers during the 2011 BOMA International Conference & The Every Building Show® June 26-28.
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America’s largest specialty party retailer, Party City, announces a partnership with Iraq War Veteran Troy Yocum to support “Hike for Heroes,” Yocum’s personal mission to walk 7,000 miles across America to raise funds and awareness for military families in need. A recent survey by non-profit and government agencies revealed one out of three military families have trouble meeting monthly bills. In response, from June 15 – July 31, Party City is conducting a nationwide in-store donation drive to support “Hike for Heroes,” and Party City customers can support Yocum’s incredible journey and military families with dollar donations collected at any of Party City’s nearly 700 retail stores.
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HomeAway, Inc., the worldwide leader in online vacation rentals, today announces anniversary celebrations for two of the company’s leading U.S. sites, HomeAway.com and VRBO.com. Acquired by HomeAway® in November 2006 with 65,000 listings, VRBO.com is celebrating its 15th year and its more than 160,000 listings. HomeAway.com, which launched in June 2006 with more than 60,000 listings, turns five this summer and now features more than 250,000 villas, apartments, houses and more available to rent. Both sites make it easier for families and groups to experience the additional room to relax and amenities afforded in rental home stays.
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The Irish will welcome over 50 majestic Tall Ships from 12 countries, some 1,400 sail trainees and an anticipated 500,000 maritime, music and festival fans to the quays of Waterford City this weekend for the biggest party of 2011.
The Tall Ships Races, which first visited the Viking city in 2005, return this year from 30 June to 3 July with a world-class festival programme capturing the very best of Irish and international acts, street theatre, fireworks, music and food.
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A host of public relations and communications professionals flocked to the London Film Museum on the 29th June to hear Robin Elias, Managing Editor of ITV news, give an interactive presentation on the challenges of being an editor as well as dispense some invaluable tips on getting your story into the news.
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On 13 September, Alstom announced the launch of its upgraded GT24 gas turbine and the corresponding KA24 combined cycle power plant offering for North America, parts of Latin America, Asia and the Middle East (60Hz market). This important step closely follows the launch in June, of its upgraded GT26 gas turbine and the corresponding combined cycle power plant KA26 for the 50 Hz electricity markets.
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It’s never too late to find love. Just ask 90-year-old Molly Holder and 82-year-old Ed Nisbett who got married in June and are now enjoying a Dream Honeymoon courtesy of the Super-Inclusive Breezes Grand Negril Resort & Spa in Jamaica. The newlyweds met last November in what many might consider a modern day love story – on Match.com, one of the world’s largest online dating companies, and set an inspiring example for people of all ages that love may be just a few clicks away.
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