Technology Startup SirenGPS Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Product Enabling
First Responders to Arrive on Scene Faster
Software is designed to improve safety for schools and communities by connecting smartphones to
emergency services
ST. LOUIS, April 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SirenGPS, a start-up software company looking to revolutionize
emergency communication and response, will raise development funds of $150,000 in 28 days on the
increasingly popular crowdfunding site Indiegogo.com. Siren's "crowd campaign" can be found at http://igg.me/at/FundSiren/x/2676863.
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Varsity Tutors to Award $1,000 Monthly College Scholarships
Social media shares will nominate the top five essay entries for judges to review
ST. LOUIS, March 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In its continued effort to help students achieve academic
excellence, Varsity Tutors, a premier one-on-one academic tutoring and test prep provider, announced
today that it has launched a monthly college scholarship contest. The merit-based scholarship program,
open to U.S. residents ages 16 and older, provides students with the opportunity to win $1,000 toward
their college tuition.
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ZAMBEZI SAFARI AND TRAVEL COMPANY LAUNCHES TO SERVE NORTH AMERICAN
ADVENTURERS
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, DEC. 31, 2012 – Principals Bill Fleming of Safari Bill Africa, LLC, and John and
Trish Berry of Zambezi UK announced the North America launch of Zambezi Safari and Travel Company.
The new St. Louis-based company serves North American clients and offers a wide range of African safari
options, using Zambezi’s extensive network of experienced travel professionals. Custom itineraries are
tailored to suit client timeframes, wishes and needs.
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Plus-Size Prom Dress Experts at Sydney's Closet Unveil 5th Annual Sydney's List of Top 10
Prom Dress Trends
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Though it's only January, savvy prom-goers know it's never too early
to start the search for the perfect dress. Just in time, the plus-size prom dress experts at Sydney's Closet
announce the 5th annual Sydney's List of Top 10 Prom Dress Trends.
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Fifth Annual National Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run Raises Record $1.8
Million
Sponsored by the National Council of the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul, this year's event drew more
participants, donations and corporate sponsorships than last year
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- By every measure, the 5th Annual Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run,
sponsored by the nonprofit National Council of the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP), was a success.
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Varsity Tutors Seeks to Add 800 Out-of-Work Teachers as
Tutors
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dubbing it recession-proof may be a bit of stretch, but the tutoring
industry is growing significantly, especially at Varsity Tutors.
The national tutoring company plans to contract more than 800 new tutors in the next six months. Tutors meet
with students and provide one-on-one assistance and academic tutoring. The company is experiencing a tutor shortage in numerous cities and has
ramped up efforts to contract more high-quality tutors. Varsity Tutors has
even had to place students on waiting lists due to the current tutor shortage in some markets.
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'Survive to Thrive' Is Goal of 5th Annual National Friends of the Poor(R)
Walk/Run
ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 17, 2012 -- In response to the poverty rate going up -- double in the last 15 years, based on
the U.S. Census Bureau -- some 20,000 people will put their foot down this fall. In fact, they're expected to put
both feet down when they participate in the 5th Annual National Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run on Saturday, September 29, sponsored by the nonprofit
National Council of the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP).
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Eye Vitamin Leader Introduces New Product
ST. LOUIS, June 21, 2012 -- ZeaVision, LLC introduced EyePromise® Zeaxanthin + Lutein Macular Pigment Formula
to its portfolio of science-based, doctor recommended EyePromise eye vitamins.
EyePromise Zeaxanthin + Lutein Macular Pigment Formula features all-natural ingredients including 10 mg of
dietary Zeaxanthin (the highest amount available in any eye vitamin
brand) and 10 mg of Lutein. More than 25 million doses of EyePromise have been safely consumed, and the new formula provides an additional high-
quality eye vitamin option to support macular health.
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National President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul:
'End Poverty Through Systemic Change'
ST. LOUIS, April 17, 2012 -- Jesus told His disciples, "The poor you will always have with you," but the president
of one of the largest U.S. charities believes that bold new approaches have to be developed to reduce the hopelessness and indignity of poverty in the
United States.
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