Get ready for time travel! Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War, the historic community of Evansville,Wisconsin, will host soldiers, officers, wives, musicians, camp followers, horses, tents, artillery, and more. Experience for yourself camaraderie and patriotic fervor Friday through Sunday, May 20-22, in Evansville. The event is Rally 'Round the Flag, a weekend encampment of Wisconsin home front activities similar to those at the outbreak of the Civil War. About 150 reenactors--and more than a few horses--will transform Lake Leota ...

The company estimates that over a million public speaking and presentation skills evaluations are generated every year by tens of thousands of public speaking instructors, coaches, and other professionals. The Speech Evaluator simplifies the evaluation process. The Speech Evaluator can be used to generate interactive online evaluations of live speeches, live presentations, video recordings of speeches, and video recordings of presentations. Many professionals in the field of communication evaluate their students and clients on regular basis. These professionals include ...

Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK's Sunderland plant has used Lanner process optimization and simulation software to validate production levels at their new LEAF battery facility in Sunderland, UK, and will deliver an estimated cost saving of just under $15 million once manufacturing is rolled out to three other LEAF battery plants scheduled for the US, France and Portugal. Bob Scurr, lead engineer at Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK), said that the project team used Lanner's WITNESS simulation software to model operational efficiency and scrap rates against the three key ...

While we're out getting our ticket stubs and popcorn ready, Writer Kevin L. Clark is taking us behind the scenes with some of the hottest celebrities to hit the silver screen for this year's summer movie scene. In his latest interview, Clark sits down with Actress Meagan Good ("Stomp The Yard"," Roll Bounce") to discuss everything from her new film "Jumping The Broom" (in theaters May 6th) to her first on-screen kiss! Want to check out all the juicy details, read the full article at: http://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2011/05/interview-meagan-good-jumping-the-broomAbout ...

To keep pace with the ever-changing landscape of dental marketing, Modern Dental Practice Marketing now offers custom, marketing-focused, dental videos to dentists who have an MDPM website, blog, or both. Through May, they are offering special introductory pricing on the new service. Videos are an important tool for search engine optimization (SEO), and dentists can expand their patient numbers with professional videos posted on a YouTube channel, as well as on their website and blog. In the past, MDPM has referred dentists to other companies that offer stock videos ...

On Saturday, May 7, Brookfield Homes will release six new homes at its Trellis community at Windingwalk in Chula Vista. Homes in this latest phase offer larger backyards and a $10,000 Brookfield Homes credit toward closing costs. Features include granite kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances, air conditioning and built-in security systems, as well as front-yard landscaping. Views of a nearby preserve accompany some of the new lots as well. Prices begin at $453,900. Also available in this phase is the popular 3X floor plan, which was previously sold out after ...

The phase will also mark the beginning of the program's latest body transformation contest, a friendly competition that encourages campers to reach their fitness goals. Columbus residents can't stop talking about the program that has helped them burn fat, lose weight, and look better naked. "I started your boot camp a couple of months ago on a free trial basis at the recommendation of my long-time friend," says camper Carol Merriman. "I thought she was crazy for trying it and thought I was even crazier for listening to her! I was nervous about starting ...

What: River Oaks Mall in Calumet City, IL to host "Girl Day @ the Mall" to Celebrate Their Inner Beauty, Other Beauty and The Beauty of Helping Others. When: Saturday, May 14, 2011, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Where: River Oaks Mall, 96 River Oaks Center Dr., Calumet City, IL Who: 4NE1girl Runway Model Fashion Show, featuring 4NE1girl founder Pamela Bettison as the guest commentator; Carson Pirie Scott and Clinique beauty consultants will demonstrate skin care and makeup products, and premier the launch of a new fragrance; Wet Seal fashion experts will showcase ...

SEO myths are rampant throughout the online world. Some of these myths are somewhat based on real occurrences while others have multiplied because of the difficulty in the ability to verify exactly what SEO action resulted in a particular search engine effect. •URL should be submitted to search engines- this myth may have been true once upon a time, somewhere around five or six years ago, but is no longer the case these days. •Site must be updated often- while updating the website on a regular basis might boost the SEO crawl pace, it will not up rankings. Therefore, ...

There are more people struggling to earn a decent living today than there was 10 years ago. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Andrea Edwards was struggling to find a foothold in her desperate times. She moved from Houston, TX to Washington DC to marry a hard-working man and to build with him a life filled with fun, excitement, and adventure. Unfortunately, the move cost Andrea her job of 11 years, a home she lived in for 13 years, and stability. After searching and applying for months to find employment, Andrea came across an ad on Craigslist for a Home-based ...

Carahsoft Technology Corp., the trusted government IT solutions provider, and CollabNet , the leader in Agile Development in the Cloud, today announced the receipt of a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for CollabNet software and consulting services, including the CollabNet TeamForge application lifecycle management platform, CollabNet Lab Management , training, and consulting services. The five-year BPA is effective through March 30, 2016 and carries a ceiling amount of $29 million. It is open for ordering ...

In an effort to streamline the moving process for people everywhere, Pak Mail Centers of America, a leader in the packing and shipping industry, has partnered with relocation experts Caring Transitions, a national franchise specializing in assisting clients - often seniors - through the necessary steps during a life transition, including relocation and liquidation of personal property. Pak Mail professionals are the experts in effectively packing and shipping items to ensure safe delivery worldwide. "Our clients want their treasured items to arrive safely at their ...

WhiteLabelDating.com, the international leader in customer focused, flexible & scalable online dating systems, will be hosting a seminar with Dennis Publishing at Internet World- Europe's leading event for digital marketing and online business, taking place at Earl's Court London on 10-12 May 2011. As much as social networks have changed the way people socialise, online dating has revolutionised the way people fall in love. Online dating is now the third largest paid for content sector after music downloads and online gaming (Forrester), making it one of the fastest ...

LinDee Rochelle of Penchant for Penning reminds authors that with the Internet and ebooks, their buying readers now more than ever, perceive content as king. Frills no longer hide the lack of thrills, and writers must truly know how to write, says Rochelle. Seasons past, readers waited with bookmarks in hand for the Summer Reading Lists offered up by local papers and the New York Times, spouting the next hot, steamy story by the current awesome author. Now, there are scores of book-dedicated blogs that spread the word about new and exciting authors in over-the-back-fence ...

Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., 312-575-0306), located in the West Loop/Fulton River District, will open its newest vendor, Presto Cafe and Grill, the week of May 9. Adding to more than 25 vendors found at the market the new vendor will bring Mediterranean cuisine to the Chicago French Market. Opening week, Presto Cafe and Grill customers will receive a free soda or water with the purchase of any meal. Presto Cafe and Grill will also offer 10 percent off any meal after 4 p.m. and any large orders of 10 meals or more will get one meal free. Chef Israel Szudler ...

Those in the healing business are finding out direct mail postcards hold the power to deliver new patients. While physical therapist Allen Ling and chiropractor Rick Argall don't know each other and live on opposite sides of the country, they share a common success with a misunderstood marketing strategy. Argall, a partner at Family Life Health Center in Clearwater, FL admits why he turned to direct mail. "Newspaper advertising and TV advertising, for my profession, really didn't seem to be anything that worked adequately," he says. For his practice, he wanted ...

When you think of Feng Shui, do you think of crystals, mirror, and dragons? Three Intuitive Concepts' clients invite you to see their homes and hear of their results with Diana Garber, President and Creative Environment Officer - all reporting that their outcomes far exceeded the decorating experience. Garber says, "Feng Shui should be felt not seen. If someone enters the building and says, 'I see you've done Feng Shui,' then something is amiss. Other than enjoying the space, the effects of Feng Shui should be transparent. If a client's decorating preference is ...

The Talents boutiques, located in the fashionable Paris Opera and Etoile districts, have just opened with their new spring and summer collections. Filled with the creations of more than 300 French manufacturers, the boutiques present a perfect opportunity to shop like the French by choosing designs which reflect their unique savoir faire. Initiated by Ateliers d'Art de France, the largest French federation which has been uniting craft professionals since 1868, the Talents boutiques provide an unmatched showcase of original, contemporary objects and limited series items ...

Master Remodelers, a kitchen & bath remodeler based in Houston, was founded in 1972 by Jim Thompson. They are full-service remodeling & repairing contractors, with expertise in the areas of bathroom remodel, painting, roofing, siding, windows, flooring, and concrete foundation repair. When Jim first began working in the home improvement industry, he had no idea that he would own his own custom home renovation business one day. Fresh out of high school, he seemed to have been in the right place, at the right time. "I actually started this company by accident", ...

Josh Tifer, best known for writing, recording, and touring with metal rock band, Chemical Dependency, showcases his versatile skills on the boards with his newest production, Spade a Spade. Michael Barber, who rapped on the song, issued a diss to Lil B in the lyrics which didn't live up to the production. Tifer used a number of sounds including metal tools in the beat, and his production genius was really shown. The hard hitting beat hit the internet last week, and the buzz for Tifer seems to be growing. A number of artists are interested in working with Tifer as a songwriter ...

Metric Engineering Inc. is pleased to welcome Ms. Jenny Basantes as an Environmental Scientist in its expanding Environmental Department. In her role at Metric, Ms. Basantes will provide a wide array of environmental assessments, permitting and PD&E support, and will report to Director of Environmental Services, Michael McCoy. Ms. Basantes has a Master's degree in Ecology from the University of Florida, and brings valuable Florida Dept. of Transportation (FDOT) experience with her work in field compliance monitoring and PD&E assessments. Ms. Basantes' professional ...

fetch! magazine, the official publication of Petplan, America's top rated pet insurance company, has further extended its reach by adding a subscription/download option for the Apple iPad. Distributed quarterly, fetch! magazine, which enjoys a readership that exceeds 250,000, offers veterinary reviewed health information that allows pet parents to take an active role in managing their pet's health, safety and wellbeing. "We are quite proud of the runaway success of fetch! magazine and excited to now make subscriptions available on iPad," says Natasha Ashton, ...

Citizen Group DetCharter.com Drives Public Participation and Provides Online Information about Detroit Government Structure Detroit, Mich., May 2, 2011 - DetCharter.com, an independent Detroit citizen organization for policy review and government accountability, invites the public to three Detroit Charter Community Roundtables on May 10-11, 2011. During these forums, citizens will learn about the Detroit Charter revision process and provide input for the Charter Commissioners who are finalizing the draft charter document. After finalizing the final Detroit Charter ...

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Continuing their growing family of popular boutique properties, K Hotels welcomes their newest addition Washington Jefferson Hotel located in New York City. This 135-room mid-town hotel is conveniently located in the midst of the Theatre district and is just a short walk from the excitement of Times Square. Ideal for all those visiting New York City, Washington Jefferson Hotel offers guests with sophisticated and chic rooms and amenities suitable for business travelers or weekend getaways. Guests are welcomed to the Washington Jefferson Hotel with newly remodeled rooms ...