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SOURCE: Ticket Summit International Ticket Conference Brings Together Producers, Box Office Managers, Marketers, Ticket Agents and More VERNON, CT–(Marketwire – July 19, 2010) –   Ticket Summit , the leading conference and trade show for live entertainment professionals, recently hosted its summer conference drawing more than 600 industry professionals for the three-day event.

SOURCE: ExxonMobil Seasonal Car Care Maintenance Can Prevent Unexpected Breakdowns MISSION, KS–(Marketwire – July 19, 2010) –  (Family Features) Whether you’re loading up the car for a road trip or taking a leisurely cruise around town with the windows down, hitting the pavement is a given for this time of year. However, taking advantage of the warm, sunny weather can be a disadvantage to your vehicle if you aren’t diligent about preparing it for the summer driving season. “Summer is tough on cars, especially during high temperatures,” says Jessi Combs, a car care expert and fabricator who’s appeared on shows such as “Mythbusters,” “Overhaulin'” and “Xtreme 4×4.” “Drivers need to give their vehicles a little summer loving to make sure exploring the open road doesn’t leave you stranded on the side of the road.” A simple automotive checkup of a few main areas can help prepare a vehicle for the heat and increase its reliability on long road trips.

SOURCE: Avis Budget Group, Inc. Conference Call to Discuss Results Planned for August 5, 2010 PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(Marketwire – July 19, 2010) –  Avis Budget Group, Inc

SOURCE: Washington Wines Festival Exceptional Winemaker Charles Smith Honored as Renowned White Sox All-Star Band Has Wine Lovers Dancing and Singing to Raise Money for Camp Korey and Washington Wine Education Foundation SEATTLE, WA–(Marketwire – July 16, 2010) –  On a beautiful, sunny weekend at Camp Korey at Carnation Farm, hundreds of wine lovers attended “Wine Weekend” to raise more than $850,000 for Camp Korey, a free of charge, medically supervised camp for seriously ill children and the Washington Wine Education Foundation. Unconventional and hip winemaker Charles Smith, of K Vintners, was honored throughout the weekend and unveiled a special version of his popular ‘Motor City Kitty’ Syrah as the ‘Magical Camp Korey’ Syrah. As is the tradition for “Wine Weekend,” winemaker dinners with locally renowned chefs on Friday night didn’t disappoint.

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwire – July 16, 2010) – So much sport and so few victories! Britain might not score on the world scene but Haven Holidays are a winner with families!! Children on Haven parks score highly with plenty of choice and plenty of action. And Mums and Dads can score too during the upcoming summer holidays – because lots of sporting activities are included in the holiday cost. This year Coke FC football coaching is free of charge – kids can improve their ball skills and tactical play with guidance from qualified coaches. There’s tennis coaching on 12 Haven parks for everyone from 5 upwards – and mini tennis on offer for under-5’s. Eight Haven parks have well-designed golf courses with coaching available throughout the summer holidays and a number of parks are offering fishing coaching on well-stocked lakes – tackle included! Learn2Swim sessions have already helped many thousands of children to become more confident in the water and improve their swimming under the guidance of professionally qualified instructors – and this year the lessons are free of charge on all 35 parks

SOURCE: William Lyon Homes NEWPORT BEACH, CA–(Marketwire – July 15, 2010) –  Working professionals who want to socialize where they live must discover gated ThreeSixty, where brand new homes and exclusive recreation offer a vibrant South Bay lifestyle. Visit now to tour The Flats models as well as luxury amenities that are comparable to an all-inclusive resort

SOURCE: One World Ventures, Inc. LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – July 15, 2010) –  One World Ventures, Inc.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – July 14, 2010) – Leisure Canada Inc. (TSX VENTURE:LCN) (the “Company”) welcomes recent developments by the United States House of Representatives. “The passing of this bill would mean that any US citizen would have the right to travel to Cuba,” stated Robin Conners, President and CEO of Leisure Canada Inc.

SOURCE: Sigma Corporation of America Ultra Compact, Large-Aperture, Standard Zoom Packs OS Functionality and New, FLD Glass RONKONKOMA, NY–(Marketwire – July 14, 2010) –  Sigma Corporation ( www.sigmaphoto.com ), a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world’s most impressive lines of lenses , cameras and flashes , is pleased to announce the release of its new 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens.  This large-aperture, standard-zoom lens, which was first introduced in February at Photo Marketing Association International, is designed for small chip, APS-C digital cameras and incorporates Sigma’s Optical Stabilization (OS) functionality and new, FLD glass. The 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM  is an ultra compact lens with an overall length of just 3.6 inches. The 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM covers a focal length from a 17mm wide angle, has a minimum focusing distance of 11 inches throughout the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA–(Marketwire – July 14, 2010) – As more and more businesses globalize, increasing the size and scope of their international or multinational operations, demand fires up for more robust expatriate healthcare benefit options and increased demand for quality travel insurance.  Expatriate Healthcare, Travel Insurance and Global Health Insurance Conference http://expatriateconference.com will be the first international event that unites employers, international insurance companies and international government bodies involved in the purchasing and provision of expatriate health insurance coverage and travel insurance for their employees. This conference is dedicated to only the highest level executives involved in these industries.