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SOURCE: Highland Village Pet Adoption Center Highland Village Adoption Center Helps Houston’s Homeless Pets Find Homes of Their Own HOUSTON, TX–(Marketwire – August 26, 2010) –  Highland Village Adoption Center (HVAC) is only two cats or dogs away from its 2,010 adoption. The organization is confident that on either Saturday, August 28 or Sunday, August 29, the magic number — 2010 — will be realized with the adoption of a homeless cat or dog by a qualified individual. The year’s success speaks volumes for the hard work of the organization

SOURCE: Eat Real Festival Three Non-Stop Days of Food Performances, Pickling and Butchery Contests, Hands-on Workshops, Music and Food Films OAKLAND, CA–(Marketwire – August 25, 2010) –  Oakland’s Eat Real Festival at Jack London Square is just two days away. Free to the public, this urban food extravaganza is unlike any other food festival in the world — bringing cutting edge food entertainment to a wide swath of the public on three stages for three straight days. From August 27 through 29, attendees will be treated to non-stop food skills and DIY demos , a “flying knives” butchery contest, beer making, an eclectic array of local musicians, an evening of short and delectable food films, in addition to a huge selection of delicious street eats from over 80 vendors — all priced at $5 or less.

SOURCE: Del Taco LAKE FOREST, CA–(Marketwire – August 25, 2010) – Things cost a lot less right around the time the first Del Taco opened its doors in the early ’60s, and the chain’s promotional price of 39 cents for its popular regular taco — for a limited time — is a reminder of those good old days. “We know 39 cents is a tremendous value and has some of our fans wondering what year it is,” said John Cappasola, Vice President of Marketing at Del Taco. “Actually, based on the consumer price index, we’ve calculated that today’s price of 39 cents would be considerably less than the original 19-cent price of our tacos when Del Taco opened in 1964.” Here’s a look at how much other things cost in the good old days: a new house: $17,000; a new car, about $2,000 (and a gallon of gas about 31 cents); a dozen eggs: 57 cents; a gallon of milk: 49 cents; and a first-class stamp: 4 cents. “Today, you can’t even buy a postage stamp for the price of one of our regular tacos,” Cappasola said. “With a price this low, a family of four or a group of friends can enjoy lunch or dinner out at a reasonable price, just like the good old days.” For more than 40 years, Del Taco has been offering menu items that appeal to a broad range of tastes with a strong emphasis on quality and value

SOURCE: Westin Peachtree Plaza Renovation on Schedule, Atlantans Once Again Enjoy the Sun Dial Views ATLANTA, GA–(Marketwire – August 25, 2010) –   The Westin Peachtree Plaza marked the next milestone of the hotel’s window restoration on Wednesday, August 18, with the grand re-opening of the Scenic Elevators, which carry guests from the hotel’s fifth floor lobby to the city’s original tri-level entertainment complex: The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View . The elevators provide an unrivaled perspective of the city on the 78-second ride from the lobby of the hotel to The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View on the 72 nd floor. The event included an exhibition by Denise Jackson of Emerging Art Scene, and benefitted the Atlanta Food Bank

SOURCE: PRSA – SF Event Will Take Place at East Bay Hot Spot, Liege Spirits Lounge, and Admission Is Free SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire – August 25, 2010) – The San Francisco Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA-SF) is pleased to announce the return of its popular “Second Thursdays” networking program on September 16, 2010 at Oakland’s Liege Spirits Lounge. This month’s event will actually be held on the third Thursday of the month

SOURCE: Sutra Lounge DJ DC Attempts to Break Guinness World Book Record for Longest DJ Endurance Marathon; Triangle Square to Host Over 50 Performers NEWPORT BEACH, CA–(Marketwire – August 25, 2010) – Sutra of Orange County announces an incredible lineup of performers and entertainment that will rock the crowds anticipated at Sutra5, a five-day music extravaganza to be held at their Orange County location (1870 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA) from September 1 st – 5 th , 2010. Featuring a performance by DJ DC that is expected to break the Guinness World Book Record for The Longest Marathon by a Club DJ at over 121 hours of straight spinning, Sutra5 will transform Triangle Square into a chic mecca of food, luxury cabanas and outdoor performances during the day, with Sutra hosting unprecedented world-class talent at night within the club. The lineup for Sutra5: Sutra opens on Monday August 30 th at 11:59 pm, when DJ DC begins his quest

SOURCE: Raffles Hotels and Resorts SINGAPUR–(Marketwire – August 25, 2010) – Mit der für das erste Quartal 2011 geplanten Eröffnung des luxuriösen Resorts Raffles Praslin auf den Seychellen nimmt Raffles Hotels & Resorts Kurs auf den Indischen Ozean. Das Raffles Praslin liegt auf der beschaulichen Insel Praslin, ca. 30 Minuten Fahrzeit durch die wunderschöne Insellandschaft vom Flughafen Praslin entfernt und ganz in der Nähe des Vallée de Mai gelegen, einem der Naturschätze der Seychellen und Weltnaturerbe der UNESCO.

SOURCE: Raffles Hotels and Resorts SINGAPOUR–(Marketwire – August 25, 2010) – Raffles Hotels & Resorts traverse l’Océan indien pour installer son premier complexe hôtelier ultra luxueux aux Seychelles, dont l’ouverture est prévue au premier trimestre 2011. Après une pittoresque ballade en voiture d’une demi heure depuis l’aéroport, vous accéderez au Raffles Praslin situé sur lîle tranquille de Praslin, à proximité de la Vallée de Mai, l’un des trésors naturels des Seychelles et site classé au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO. L’hôtel comprend 86 villas avec options pour une et deux suites, complétés des services emblématiques d’un majordome Raffles disponible 24 heures sur 24.

SOURCE: Raffles Hotels and Resorts SINGAPORE–(Marketwire – August 25, 2010) –   Raffles Hotels & Resorts sails into the Indian Ocean with its first ultra-luxury resort in the Seychelles, on course for an opening in the first quarter of 2011.  Situated on the tranquil Praslin Island, Raffles Praslin is a scenic 30-minute drive from Praslin Airport and is located close to one of Seychelles’ natural treasures and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vallée de Mai.  The resort features 86 villas with one- and two-villa suite options complemented with the signature round-the-clock Raffles Butler service. Each villa has a private plunge pool and an outdoor sheltered pavilion fully fitted with a resident bar, while the top villas feature an additional barbecue grill. Villas are built on gentle slopes, ensuring stunning views of lush greenery and the shimmering Indian Ocean from each villa. Residents can also look forward to a white sand beach, spanning 500 metres, overlooking Curieuse Island.

SOURCE: Marriott Couples Find Quality Time With Special Escape Packages TAMPA, FL–(Marketwire – August 24, 2010) –  Romantic weekend escapes are fun, easy and designed to reinvigorate busy couples at one of the most exciting wedding venues that Tampa, FL has to offer. Special Tampa hotel deals at the Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina offer luxury accommodations and relaxing amenities to help couples celebrate each other while enjoying the romantic atmosphere of this distinctive hotel located along the Channelside Riverwalk and overlooking Tampa Bay.