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Irell & Manella's Clark B. Siegel to Address CLE International's Film and Television Law Conference
The Voice of a Military Child
As the anniversary of September 11 approaches, the war on Iraq continues and as the political campaigns began… help heal the children of our military troops.
U.S. ARMY MWR, Children and Youth Services (CYS) in partnership with I.M.P.A.C.T. and students from Fort Sam Houston Independent School District have created a military tribute CD recording entitled “CODE 78234.” The songs written by children of our troops, (5th -12th graders) were participants in a four month music industry program which gave them hands on experiences and behind the door views of music industry professionals at work.
FIT on the Catwalk
The creativity and talent of the Fashion Institute of Technology's top graduating design students will be on display when their designs are presented at the college's annual end-of-year runway show, FIT on the Catwalk. Garments created by select students about to receive the BFA degree in Fashion Design will appear on the runway in two shows on April 27, one at 4:30 pm and another at 7:30 pm. Both shows will take place in the John E. Reeves Great Hall at FIT, Seventh Avenue at 27th Street.
The young designers will vie for awards from Cotton Incorporated, the lead sponsor of the fashion show. One student in each of five categories will receive $1,000 for the best use of cotton in a garment. Additionally, Kate Betts, Patricia Field, Lisa Smilor, Erica Sonner, Zang Toi, and Robert Verdi will act as judges for other awards to be given to students for their designs. Awards will be given at 6:45 pm at a Chocolate Reception taking place between the two shows.
Ways to Fly Smarter: How to Ease the Strain of Overcrowded Flights, Daunting Delays and Economic Downturns
The year was 1965...or 1970...or 1975. Airline travel was special. Passengers dressed up. Flight attendants greeted passengers at the door and assisted them with stowing their bags. They chatted with passengers and smiled. Meals were served on virtually every flight. Flying was fun. That was before overcrowded flights, overcrowded skies, daunting delays and economic downturns. Try these tips from a veteran flight attendant to ease the strain and put some fun back in the sky:
Do overcrowded flights and skies have you down? Photo by Scott Terrasi (ShutterPoint Photography)
Apostolos Campus Ministry Seminar: How to Win Friends and Influence People in a Positive Way
The most important life skills are not taught on college campuses, according to the late business great Dale Carnegie in his book, How to Win Friends and Influence People. Though not taught on campuses, Fortune 500 companies have taught them for decades to their employees. Now, students seeking an insider's look need look no further. Apostolos Campus Ministry will be holding a seminar series on how to be a positive influence on the people around you.
According to Carnegie, the biggest problem people face is how to deal with other people. He discovered that more than anything people wanted training in the art of getting along with others in everyday business and social contacts.
Home-Based Business Site BecomeAEntrepreneur.com Signs 74th Entrepreneur
BecomeAEntrepreneur.com, a business dedicated to teaching and assisting home-based business owners, announces that it has signed its 74th entrepreneur in just its fourth month of operation.
"Having opened just four months ago, I am amazed at the reception entrepreneurs have given BecomeAEntrepreneur.com. I expected a slow start, possibly one entrepreneur per week, so the resounding success thus far has certainly exceeded my expectations," says Sandra MacDonald, founder of BecomeAEntrepreneur.com. "I look forward to helping more individuals start their own home businesses, find success and achieve financial freedom."
Derick White to Take Position in the Captive Insurance Private Sector
Derick White has accepted a position within the captive insurance community in Vermont and will leave his position as Director of Captive Insurance on January 31, 2008. Mr. White has been with the department for the past 15 years.
Derick White
"We thank Derick for his exemplary service to Vermont," said Governor Jim Douglas. "He has represented the state well and has been a tremendous asset and important contributor to our success in the captive industry."
During White's tenure, nearly 600 companies have been licensed in Vermont. White built a reputation as an industry authority on regulatory matters and was a frequent presenter at captive insurance events across the country.
Demand for Skilled Copywriters Has Never Been Higher - Copywriting Deemed One of the Top Five Professions in Demand for 2007
Demand for skilled copywriters has never been higher. In fact, copywriting is one of the top five professions in demand for 2007 according to a recently released report by Yahoo!
Kelly Robbins, Co-owner of The Copywriting Institute, tells us that many people are turning to a career in copywriting because of the flexibility and high income potential. "We see many people, stay-at-home moms, boomers caring for their parents, and people that simply want more control over their lives, break into the copywriting profession." Kelly tells us many of these people are talented, highly skilled people seeking lifestyle changes or a supplementary income.
Entire City to be Sold at Auction
Higgenbotham Auctioneers International announced today that their firm would sell at auction White's City, New Mexico. The entire municipality as well as its surrounding acreage will be offered on July 14th at 11am. The city, which was founded in the early 1920's by Charlie L. White, is a national icon and has been managed by the White family since its beginnings in the roaring 20's.
Situated at the entrance to Carlsbad Caverns National Park, White's City thrives on the parks national draw of daily visitors and boasts many amenities, which cater to the constant flow of vehicular traffic and tourist. The city has two operating motels with 105 rooms, RV park with 46 spaces with water and electricity, 25 campsites, U.S. Post Office, grocery store, two restaurants, gift shops, gas station, museum, opera house, ice cream parlor and all the desert beauty of the Guadalupe Mountains.
Silicon Valley Web Services, Inc. Celebrates Their 5,000th Web Hosting & Domain Name Customer
Silicon Valley Web Services, Inc. (www.svws.net), Silicon Valley's leading supplier of domain names, web hosting and corporate email accounts, announced today that it has reached the 5,000-customer mark. Silicon Valley Web Services dedication to helping startups and medium size corporations achieve their business objectives through the Internet has helped the company climb to success in recent years.
"Reaching the 5,000-customer mark is a big step for Silicon Valley Web Services, Inc." said industry analyst, Brian Cornerstone, "By offering their customers domain names, web hosting, turn-key web sites, email and other web site related products at wholesale prices, they've not only become the industry leader in Silicon Valley, but have also helped a large number of individuals, non-profits and for-profits thrive through the web."
Brand New Software Set to Revolutionise Website Design Industry
SiteJourney LTD (http://www.sitejourney.com/), is launching its brand new software which will enable small to medium businesses to save £1000's on their web development.
The only UK system to use Software as a Service technology, the software provides a one stop shop for website design and construction. This includes the provision of a content management system, a shopping cart facility, online forums and online recruitment tools as a complete package. This differs from traditional website designs, which rely on several different suppliers providing content, tools, license and hardware. Additionally it won't need updating as often as other websites as all the software upgrades are provided free of charge and delivered automatically.
Brooks Systems to Participate in Freddie Mac/ABA Alliance
The Freddie Mac Alliance has chosen Brooks Systems to provide compliance by way of technology and consulting services to members of the American Bankers Association through the Freddie Mac/ABA Alliance. Specifically, Brooks Systems will help alliance members to comply with the myriad of state anti-predatory and other lending statutes to help ensure loan accuracy and compliance while minimizing a lender's risk. This is important as last year alone, non-compliant loan portfolios resulted in multi-million dollar fines throughout the mortgage industry. Along with receiving special incentives, ABA members can feel secure that their mortgage valuation and compliance matters are being addressed properly when they call 866-932-2252 x105 or email Brooks Systems.
Click here to read more…Celtics Won It on a One-Of-A-Kind Connor Hardwood Floor
When the Boston Celtics won their 17th national championship Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers, they won it on a Connor hardwood court with an unusual history.
An oak basketball court for the Celtics was first installed in the old Boston Gardens in 1946. In 1999 the Celtics asked Connor Sport Court International to build a new court in their new home, TD Banknorth Garden.
With the contract came a request: utilize some of the original 1946 wood floor in the construction of the new floor.
Ten Community Colleges Select Jenzabar’s Total Campus Management™ Solutions
Jenzabar, Inc., a leading provider of software, services and strategies for higher education, announced today that ten community colleges have selected Jenzabar’s Total Campus Management (TCM) solutions, fully-integrated systems that support administrative offices across the campus, from Admissions through Advancement.
Community colleges nationwide have been choosing Jenzabar’s TCM framework to meet their specific needs because it offers a comprehensive enterprise-wide solution for managing critical data throughout the student lifecycle. The ten institutions selected various components of Jenzabar’s TCM products, including Jenzabar’s Internet Campus Solution (JICS) portal, which was chosen by many of the institutions to extend the campus community to an online environment. In addition, four community colleges chose Jenzabar EX, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, to deliver key data to offices across the campus. Among the community colleges that purchased Jenzabar solutions are Cecil Community College, Dodge City Community College, Fort Berthold Community College, Ivy Tech Community College, Labette Community College, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College, Montcalm Community College, Roxbury Community College, Southern Maine Community College, and York County Community College.
TSA Airline Ban Continues, but This Toothbrush with Built-in Toothpaste Powder Makes Flying Easier, Minty Fresh
According to a spokesperson for the Transportation Security Administration, an end to the ban on liquids and gels aboard airplanes is nowhere in sight. The airline security regulation began more than a month ago – and could last through the busy holiday travel season. In addition, several US lawmakers recently stated that they support continuing the ban. This means that airline passengers will continue to search for “dry” alternatives to pack in their carry-on luggage.
Among the offerings is a product called the pre-pasted toothbrush. This toothbrush has toothpaste powder bonded directly to the bristles. The tooth powder is activated when you wet it with water or your own saliva. Because the toothbrush contains only dry powdered toothpaste, it fully complies with the new airline regulations and restrictions and will not be confiscated by security officials.
Life–Expectancy of Bestsellers Plummets, Finds Study; Signs of Turmoil as Publishing Industry Gathers for Annual Book Expo and Da Vinci Code Film Arrives in Theatres
The life-expectancy of a bestselling novel has halved within the last decade, according to a long-term study of fiction bestsellers. It has fallen to barely a seventh of its level 40 years ago.
The findings of the 50-year study are announced as America’s book trade gathers in Washington for Book Expo (May 18-21), its largest annual get-together, while the movie of “The Da Vinci Code,” the mother of all recent bestsellers, goes on worldwide release (May 19). The study was conducted by Lulu.com (www.lulu.com), the world’s fastest-growing source of print-on-demand books.
Canada's Printing Shipments Slide below Year 2000 Levels
WhatTheyThink.com, the leading online media organization serving the printing and publishing industry, today announced the availability of their most recent report titled "Canada's Printing Industry." The cost of the report is $50.00 and includes both Adobe PDF and PowerPoint files, as well as an MP3 file with audio commentary from Dr. Joe Webb himself. Authored by Dr. Webb, director of WhatTheyThink.com's Economics and Research Center, the report is available for immediate purchase at www.wttstore.com/canadas-printing-trends.html.
Click here to read more…Krisam Group Announces Economic Stimulus Plan for Meeting Planners
In an era of airline surcharges and rising prices for just about everything, Krisam Group, the pioneering hotel membership company for independent and unique hotels and resorts worldwide, announced an Economic Stimulus Plan for meeting planners who book new business at participating Krisam hotels and resorts between March 15 - May 15, 2008.
Planners receive a $30 airfare credit for every flight booked for a meeting held at participating Krisam member hotels and resorts. Restrictions apply, and the complete list of participating properties is contained at the end of this press release.
Lead Screws From Kerk Motion Products Bridge price/performance gap for motion control
Kerk Motion Products, Custom Lead Screws, bridges the price/performance gap in Motion Control applications. With multiple benefits over traditional Ball Screws, including low cost and precision performance, Kerk's non-ball Custom Lead Screws create an exceptional value for designers and end users in a variety of industries.
Custom Lead Screws can be special ordered
For vertical applications, Kerk's non-ball Custom Lead Screws can be designed to self-lock and prevent back driving, without an external brake, unlike traditional Ball Screws. Kerk's Custom Lead Screws utilize sliding friction between the nut and the screw to convert rotary input motion to linear output motion. Ideal for Motion Control, Kerk's non-ball Custom Lead Screws offer accuracy comparable to ground Ball Screws, at a cost savings up to 90%. Because the Custom Lead Screws do not need to be hardened, they are more easily machined, contributing to overall low product cost. Kerk's Custom Lead Screws are manufactured with a proprietary coating, which eliminates the need for external lubrication and maintenance. Additionally, Kerk's Custom Lead Screws provide quiet, reliable operation, with design flexibility and anti-backlash assembly.
Giant Corn Maze Declares "Virginia is for Lovers" in Oversized Tribute to Fall Fun
The world's only "Virginia is for Lovers" corn maze debuted in Fauquier County today, beckoning travelers and perhaps extraterrestrials to live passionately in Virginia this fall. (Go to www.FallinVirginia.org to see the giant maze in the shape of the Virginia is for Lovers logo.)
Giant Virginia is for Lovers corn maze at Cows-N-Corn in Northern Virginia
Patty Leonard of the family-owned Cows-N-Corn in Midland commissioned the giant maze as a tribute to Virginia's iconic tourism slogan, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2009.
Irell & Manella's Clark B. Siegel to Address CLE International's Film and Television Law Conference
- Clark B. Siegel, noted author, speaker and internationally recognized partner with Irell & Manella LLP in Los Angeles, California, will be a featured speaker at the CLE (Continuing Legal Education) International Film and Television Law Conference: Exploring the Fundamentals Facing the Entertainment Industry June 23, 2005 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.
Siegel, recently profiled in the May issue of The American Lawyer for his groundbreaking work in the reality television arena, will speak on 'The Legalities of Reality TV, What You Don't Know Could Hurt You' to the assembly of attorneys, judges, agents, managers and producers attending the second annual conference which addresses the legal issues and problems encountered by professionals in the entertainment industry and the keys to overcoming them.
