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Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel Unveils Cutting-Edge $38 Million Guest Room Renovations

Atlanta, GA (ContentDesk) July 6, 2006 -- Atlantas largest premier convention hotel, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis recently unveiled a cutting-edge, $38 million renovation to all 1,675-hotel rooms and suites.
Located in the heart of Peachtree Center, this award-winning, legendary hotel owned by Host Marriott is a leader in Atlantas emerging trend to continue the revitalization of one of the most popular convention destinations in the country. With the integration of these state-of-the-art enhancements to our hotel rooms, we have created a setting that is ideal for work and relaxation, solidifying our position as a leader in downtown Atlanta for years to come, says Gary Gentile, General Manager of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel. Prior to embarking on this extensive renovation project, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel conducted an in-depth guest research study and learned that their guests desired a strong balance of style, technology, and comfort when deciding where to stay.
As a result, each newly appointed hotel room or suite incorporates a fine collection of contemporary wood furnishings and distinctive silver light fixtures, amidst a backdrop of delicately blended earth tone colors.

Marriotts new luxurious bedding completes the bold transformation, boasting plush mattresses, soft sheets, and an abundance of pillows. The package also features 300-thread-count, cotton-rich, white top and fitted bottom sheets, a down comforter nestled inside sheeted duvets, euro shams, and a decorative bed scarf. Business travelers can appreciate a spacious workspace that encompasses a sleek ergonomic desk and chair, high-speed Internet, and the coming arrival of plasma TVs.
The bathrooms are topped off with exquisite granite countertops and all new chrome fixtures.
With 120,000 square feet of high-tech meeting space nearly all on one level, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel also offers the following on-site amenities: connecting indoor/outdoor pool; fitness center complete with steam room, sauna, and massage therapy; five restaurants and lounges; Kinkos Business Center; and a concierge level with lounge.

In addition, this luxury hotel is located near the Georgia World Congress Center, Phillips Arena, Georgia Dome, Turner Field, Atlantic Station, and the newly opened Georgia Aquarium.
For more information or to reserve meeting space, please call 404-521-0000, or visit http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/ATLMQ..


Generous Donations Help Altavasnon USA/Canada Purchase 20 Hospital Beds for the Altavas District Hospital

New York, NY (ContentDesk) November 14, 2005 -- The purchase of twenty beds for the Altavas District Hospital was the second major project undertaken by Altavasnon USA/Canada.
This project could not have been accomplished without the generous gifts made by Marian Pador Pavy and her family and the Aklan Association Eastern USA organization and its President Don Romero.During Altavasnon USA/Canada's family picnic at the Liberty State Park in Jersey City this past summer, Marian attended with friends and spent the fun day with her townmates and relatives.
At the picnic, she pledged to donate money to help the organization purchase the beds.
On September of this year, Jun Roxas accepted a $3,000 check from Mrs. Pavy on behalf of Altavasnon USA/Canada.

Another donation of $1,000.00 was received from the Aklan Association Eastern USA organization. During his term as President of the association, Don Romero, made the pledge during Altavasnon's Annual Dinner...

Generous Donations Help Altavasnon USA/Canada Purchase 20 Hospital Beds for the Altavas District Hospital
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Decorating a Guest Bedroom

The guest bedroom is the one room in the house that you aren't decorating for yourself. Therefore when you go to design the rooms d?cor, it is important not to get in your own way. Overdoing the decoration in this room will only serve to reinforce the fact that your guest is not in their own home, and as comfortable as they may be with you, they will never be as comfortable as they would in their own setting. On the other hand, failing to place those few simple pieces that make a room feel homey; will leave the guest room feeling cold and empty.Arguably the most important item in the guest room, the item that turns it from an extra room into a guest bedroom, is the bed. The bed does not have to be visible, and this is your first choice.

You can have a regular bed, a fold out couch or futon, or a semi permanent bed such as a cot or an air bed.A regular bed will cost you some space, and a full mattress can be expensive. If you get a small twin sized bed you can throw some pillows...

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Cleaning for Allergy and Asthma Sufferers

Ready for another round of allergies?My daughter recently had a bout with asthma. The strange thingis, she hadn't had any problems for a couple of years. Inlooking at the possible triggers - She had a new batch ofpuppies at her dad's. While the 2 dogs didn't seem to botherher, the addional puppies seemed to put her over the edge.To make matters worse, since we hadn't had problems for a coupleof years, I had become lax in some of the cleaning that I wouldhave done when she had problems every year.Once I realized what her problem was, I immediately startedcleaning for asthma. That means thoroughly vacuuming walls,behind furniture, matresses, pillows, upholstery, screens, andvents, and dusting every crevice- including things like behindthe tv and stereo inside the cabinet, the backs of furniture.I normally dust the ceiling fans and blinds, but if you kindaskip those, you need to pay more attention if you have anyallergies or asthma in your home.A quick carpet clean and changing air filters...

Cleaning for Allergy and Asthma Sufferers
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