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Local New York Life Office Sponsors Comfort Zone Camp For Kids

Paul Holmes, managing partner for the Raleigh office of New York Life Insurance Company, has announced that the Raleigh office is the title sponsor for the Second Annual Comfort Zone Camp for Kids Charity Golf Classic, scheduled to take place on Monday, Sept. 19 at Brier Creek Country Club, with registration beginning at 10:30 a.m. All proceeds from the event will benefit North Carolina’s Comfort Zone Camp, a bereavement camp that transforms the lives of children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. Because camps and online resources are offered at no charge, Comfort Zone is 100 percent funded by contributions. It costs $500 to send a child to camp, but a donation of any kind will make an enormous impact on a grieving child’s life.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats Tickets Now on Pickfun.com

Pickfun is pleased to announce that you can now buy Hamilton Tiger-Cats tickets on Pickfun.com for below the box office price and with no service charges.

Escaped to Peru Sponsors Peru´s Most Successful Cricket Team

The Cusco-based Tour Operator Escaped to Peru, part of Escaped to Latin America, is proud to be a sponsor of the Peruvian national cricket team as they enjoy their best ever result in international competition in Costa Rica.

Liverpool Football Club Legends Shoot for Phuket, Thailand

LogoLiverpool Legends, a team made up of ex Liverpool Football Club players, are set to play two friendly games against The Legends of Thailand.

Exclusive Console Video Gaming and Tournament Community Enters PlayStation®Home

LogoUrgent Fury has just announced its expansion into PlayStation®Home only on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

Record Participation Expected for St. Patty’s Run Green 8K

MS Events, the nonprofit organization coordinating Triangle-area bike and foot endurance races, announces today that the third annual St. Patty’s Run Green 8K will take place on Saturday, March 5, 2011. Held at downtown Raleigh’s Moore Square, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the nOg Run Club.

2nd Annual HBCU NFL Combine Creates New Path into Pro Football

Standout players from the 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) throughout the U.S. are being invited to attend the 2nd Annual HBCU & Small College Pro Combine to be held May 13-14, 2011 at The Ford Stadium Complex at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

ExtremeElements TV to Cover the Kitesurf World Cup in Bariloche, Argentina

LogoExtremeElements TV will be going to Argentina to cover the 8th stop of the 2010 Professional Kiteboard Riders Association (PKRA) World Tour, which will be hosted by Argentina for the very first time. The event, dubbed, “Kitesurf World Cup Bariloche Argentina” will be held from November 2 - 6, 2010 at the magnificent Lake Nahuel Huapi in San Carlos de Bariloche. This magnificent lake region of the northern Patagonia also plays host to several extreme sports including kitesurfing. Lake Nahuel Huapi offers a perfectly challenging venue for the PKRA athletes with its cold choppy waters, waves averaging 1 to 3 meters and stone-dazzled beaches.

Adam's Attic to Rock Debut Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon

Competitor's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series Tour will make its debut stop in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 24. Along the scenic course of 13.1 miles, the excitement of rock 'n' roll music will be blended with fanfare to support and inspire the more than 15,000 runners and walkers. During the world-class endurance event, Adam's Attic will rock the debut Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Los Angeles Half Marathon.

CWG Organising Committee on a High After First Venue Is Given Green Signal

The Transitory period from common'wrath' games to Commonwealth Games saw some ray of hope amidst the tensions and speculations when one of its myriad venues was given the green signal by the officials. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium which is slated to host the opening and closing ceremony of the Games, was given a special treat by the media personnel when they hopped aboard for a special tour of the venue.

Hall of Famer Rod Carew to Throw Out First Pitch at National Youth Baseball Championships

The 2010 NYBC is the third annual championship tournament of its kind, which was developed through the efforts of the Major Youth Baseball Alliance, LLC (MYBA).

US Open 2010 Schedule, US Open Tournament Players Details

WITH THE qualifiers already underway and a possible non-participation threat cloud looming large over Serena Williams, the U.S Open 2010 will kick start on August 30 and will continue till September 12, 2010 at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York City, United States.

Dion Von Moltke Returns Triumphantly to Daytona for Brumos Porsche 250

Dion von Moltke, one of the hottest names in GRAND-AM Racing returns to where it all began for him with Daytona Prototype racing at the Brumos Porsche 250 at Daytona International Speedway at Daytona Beach, FL on July 3rd. Dion has been setting the speedways on fire this season and is second in Rookie of the Year overall and leading all Daytona Prototype drivers. He will be in the #77 McDonalds/PR Newswire/South African Airways Ford Dallara for Doran Racing. This season, the #77 Doran Racing team with Von Moltke leading the way, is currently ninth in points, a mere 18 points out of third place in the championship for GRAND-AM Racing.

Dion Looking to Add Second Top-5 of the Season

Team Entertaining New Sponsor PR Newswire Doran Racing On Home Turf At Mid Ohio

Lough Derg Monster Is Unleashed In Killaloe

Sports Academy International (Sports AI) and the University of Limerick Activity Centre have announced details of Ireland’s newest adventure event in Killaloe, County Clare, today.

Scott Wimmer Continues To Impress NASCAR Fans, New Sponsor G2 Custom Apparel

Has Led At Least One Lap In All Four NASCAR Starts This Year Will Be Driving #27 Red Man Moist Snuff Baker Curb Racing Ford Fusion In The Meijer 300 at Kentucky Speedway

Georgia Soccer Forges Ties With Atlanta Soccer News

Georgia Soccer forges ties with Atlanta Soccer News to support Cabbagetown Soccerfest and Atlanta International Soccerfest

Ultimate Linings Leader In Industrial Coating,Residential Insulation,Automotive Coating

LogoPolyurea Coatings and linings are increasingly being used to protect steel pipes from corrosion. Polyurea has demonstrated its ability to last longer than paint and maintenance services and costs are reduced. Polyurea is a great protective coating system for pipes that are insulated with polyurethane foam. Polyureas are also being used to line the inside of water and sewer pipes for infrastructure rehabilitation work.

Vatika Group Opening a New Westin

Vatika Group announced that it will open the Westin Hotel in Gurgaon by early 2010, before the commencement of the Commonwealth Games in October 2010. The opening of the Westin Hotel will help to meet the hotel room needs for the mega event next year as the city is already facing an acute shortage of over 10,000 rooms.

North Carolina A&T State University Aggies All Fired Up to Host Inaugural HBCU and Small College PRO COMBINE

Final preparations are underway at Ford Stadium Complex, where legendary track and field head coach, Roy W. Thompson Jr., is readying the Irwin Belk Track for senior football standouts from across the country, coming next weekend for a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity to show their stellar physical abilities. North Carolina A&T State University is hosting the first annual HBCU & Small College Pro Combine this Friday, Saturday & Sunday: May 21 through 23, 2010.

India Vs Afghanistan ICC Twenty20 World Cup Match Today

INDIA IS going to play its first Twenty20 world cup 2010 match against Afghanistan at Gros Islet in West Indies today, May 1. The fresh memory of winning IPL tournament will definitely make it easier for captain of Indian squad Mahendra Singh Dhoni to thrash the newly born cricketing team of Afghanistan.

May 15th Golf Tournament’s Donation to Earthquake Zone

Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen, is a member of the Millennium international hotel group. Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc is a dynamic global hotel chain with world-wide holdings, ranking it among the largest owned and managed hotel groups in the world. Millennium Hotels and Resorts group operates hotels located in gateway cities and key business districts across Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and North America. The hotels are specifically designed for international business and leisure travelers, for a comfortable environment appointed to perfection, and its high-class service, allowing travelers to enjoy an extraordinary experience exceeding standards.

The 13th China Telecom – Harbourview Cup Golf Tournament

Get ready for May 15th is quickly approaching and preparations for this year’s China Telecom – Harbourview Cup Golf Tournament are busily underway for yet another intensely fun competition.

Top NASCAR Driver Scott Wimmer Signs Three Race Program In The #27

Scott Wimmer, one of NASCAR’s most dynamic and hottest racers just signed a 3 race program deal that will see him driving the #27 Red Man Moist Snuff Baker Curb Racing Ford Fusion. Wimmer will be driving the #27 Red Man Moist Snuff Baker Curb Racing Ford Fusion this weekend at the Aarons 312 at the Talladega Superspeedway. This deal follows a two-race deal that saw Wimmer driving racing in the No. 7 Chevy Impala that Danica Patrick began the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series with. Wimmer will also be racing the #27 Red Man Moist Snuff Baker Curb Racing Ford Fusion at the Federated Auto Parts 300 in Nashville in June and the Meijer 300 at the Kentucky Speedway also in June. The deal was negotiated by P1 Groupe, Wimmer’s professional motorsports management company.

Tiger Woods Gives Mixed Performance in Masters