The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has awarded grants to two professors in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) at the University of Houston (UH). The University of Houston was awarded the most money of all the higher-education institutions in Texas with funded grant applications. Natalie Houston, associate professor of English, was awarded a Digital Humanities Start-Up grant of $49,995. She will direct "Visual Page," a book history project that seeks to identify and analyze visual features of books, such as margins, spacing ...

INVISTA's CORDURA brand is bringing old-school toughness to the Herschel Supply Co. Spring 2012 Woodland Camo Collection. Inspired by vintage mountaineering, the Woodland bag collection offers heritage appeal combined with a trendy edge. Featuring high performance CORDURA HP fabric, the Woodland bag line offers fashion-forward style w¬¬ith the added bonus of outstanding durability. "The CORDURA brand team joined with Herschel Supply Co. to marry both durability and style in Herschel's Spring 2012 Woodland Camo Collection," said Cindy McNaull, global CORDURA ...

In North Queensland, where the rainforest meets the river, lies a rare real estate investment opportunity just waiting to be discovered by retirees, investors, fishing and nature enthusiasts or farmers looking to downsize. This is the Hinchinbrook area, known as a great "getaway" destination. Today, with the development of Hinchinbrook Habitats people can really live there and have their own private sanctuary. "Hinchinbrook Habitats is an exclusive residential estate and land subdivision bordering the Wet Tropics and Great Barrier Reef World Heritage areas. ...

Tekcetera, Inc., an Orange County-based technology services company that provides infrastructure solutions, cloud services, managed services, Microsoft specialty consulting, Avaya and Cisco telecommunications, web design, ecommerce solutions and more to businesses large and small, is pleased to announce that its control procedures related to the operating effectiveness of its Datacenter Colocation System have been verified in an examination under the terms of the Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16 (SSAE 16) by independent accounting firm, Harrell ...

Autism Research Group (ARG) announced today the launch of its pioneer non-profit organization highlighting its mission of placing individuals on the autism spectrum and their families first. ARG is founded on the principal of using science to improve the quality of life for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) as well as their families and caregivers. Individuals with ASD have the right to live life to the fullest and this right transcends social, cultural, and economic barriers. "Our organization does research that matters to families of children ...

The news is in from urban, suburban and rural districts alike: America wants more young farmers and more young farmers want a piece of America. We know it will take work and time to change the way we view our urban areas, figure out how to care for our ecosystems and serve our country healthy food in the years to come. The Greenhorns film champions the critical meeting between minds, bodies, and land by opening up a dialogue and helping conscious urban dwellers to navigate their paths, build skills, and connect with each other. Join us for an afternoon of film and food ...

T. Anthony, a New York institution known for its handcrafted designer luggage, is showcasing its premium travel collection, available online at http://www.TAnthony.com and at the company's Park Avenue store. T. Anthony has continued to produce its original canvas line of quality luggage since 1946, in addition to introducing an array of contemporary designs for the modern jet setter. "T. Anthony has a legacy of serving an elite clientele, from John Lennon and Marilyn Monroe to Jackie O and Ronald and Nancy Reagan. Our luxury luggage embraces a high standard of ...

Smarty Had A Party (Smarty), a dinnerware company that prides itself on offering elegant disposables at competitive prices, surprised its consumers this April Fools with a sneaky prank. Visitors to Smarty's homepage, http://www.SmartyHadAParty.com were greeted with a popup "invitation" to the wedding of Charles, the butler who has appeared in Smarty's commercials. The invitation read "With joy in our hearts, we are pleased to announce the engagement of our very own Smarty butler, Charles and his lovely fiancee April...click here for more details on the ...

JES, a leading engineering solutions company specializing in foundation repair, basement waterproofing and crawl space moisture control, delivered a presentation on April 2, 2010 at Old Dominion University to graduating Civil Engineering students at Old Dominion University (ODU). Scott Davis, P.E., JES Vice President and ODU alumnus, and David E. Stinnette, P.E., JES Director of Engineering, presented to Dr. Isao Ishabashi, P.E's. Advanced Foundation Engineering class. The JES engineers taught the students about engineered helical foundation support systems and practical ...

Leads2results is excited to introduce its new aged life insurance leads program. A Leads2Results spokes person states "Aged life Insurance leads are generated by the same high standards as our real time leads." It is noted however that aged life insurance leads offer some benefits that my be more beneficial to some. First off it is possible to have a much higher lead volume while decreasing overall cost. This makes aged leads perfect for phone rooms and call centers. I addition, significantly increasing the number of leads make this new program ideal for dispersing ...

Platinum Wealth Strategies welcomes current clients and members of the local community to attend their "Protect Your Identity" Shredding Event on Saturday, April 28, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1216 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA. "Once the tax season ends, many people have sensitive documents they would like to have shredded but don't know where to go. As a courtesy to our clients and the local community, we have asked Burgmeier's Hauling to be in our office parking lot on April 28 to safely and securely shred those documents," explained Paul Johnson, ...

American Pop Art, Inc. of Long Beach, NY, a virtual art gallery at http://www.americanpopartinc.com exclusively dedicated to Steve Kaufman art, is proud to announce its contributions to the 2012 Long Beach Lion's Club Golf Classic. This event, scheduled for Monday, August 13, 2012 at North Hempstead Country Club in Port Washington, NY, will benefit the Champions of the Heart Fund at St. Francis Hospital, The Guide Dog Foundation, and other local charities. The 2012 Long Beach Lion's Club Golf Classic will honor WFAN's Mike Francesa and "Lion" Billy Romm of ...

DC Cargo Mall, a specialist retailer of tie down straps and other durable cargo shipping materials, is spotlighting several areas of its inventory while highlighting its overall commitment to safety. Available online at http://www.DCCargoMall.com, the truck tie down retailer is promoting its VeeBoards, flatbed trailer equipment, hardware, and more. "It's unfortunate that truckload fatalities are still relatively common, and much of the danger centers around trucks that are improperly loaded. Without the proper truck tie down equipment, tarps, and other security ...

"It all started on a cold November day in 1984 at 2:13 PM," says Sheldon Goodman, Founder and President of Spectrum. "I was unexpectedly released from my job of Vice President of a household and gift products company. With three children below the age of five, no severance pay or health benefits, and little money in the bank, panic quickly set in." During his successful search for a steady job, Goodman decided he had the work ethic, determination and luck to start a housewares company. All he needed was money. Goodman spent the next nine months developing, ...

Social Networking changes at the flash of the enter key. How does one keep up with the ins and outs of social networking such as Twitter when trying to maintain an active presence? A step-by-step instructional workshop with handouts for easy reference is the answer. The Working Writer's Club invites you to join social networking guru Donna McDine for her online writer's workshop, "Cyberspace is All a Flutter with Twitter: Learn the Ins and Outs" on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 12 pm CST to assist you in navigating the every changing marketing landscape. Topic: ...

MH Pillars, a UK-based firm specializing in prepaid-card solutions, has announced the strategic assets acquisition of AlertPay Inc., one of the world's leading online payment processors. AlertPay's proprietary technology enables businesses and individuals to send and receive money across the globe, shop and sell online, issue international payouts and perform localized bank transfers. With the addition of the AlertPay platform, MH Pillars will be able to enter the e-commerce industry with a full suite of online payment processing solutions. "MH Pillars is an emerging ...

Today's law firms are very different from what they were a few years ago. Before the economic crisis, law firms enjoyed profits, prosperity and an overall sense of security in the legal market. After the economic crisis, law firms suffered major blows to their bottom line and had to scramble to find new ways of maintaining a profit while still providing quality legal services to its clients. One of the solutions to this problem is the creation and implementation of "virtual legal services." According to The New York State Bar Association's April 2, 2011 Report ...

If nonprofits are going to survive, their leaders must understand how to anticipate and adapt to change. Ventureneer's free webinar How Nonprofits Can Thrive in Changing Times. Change can be good -- a new grant! -- or bad -- the loss of an executive director -- or merely challenging -- changes in the demographics of the neighborhood served by the organization. Like people, organizations go through lifecycles, from start-up to maturity, from an idea that solves a problem to a no-longer-needed institution. Where an organization is in its lifecycle affects how well it can ...

Attorney Evan Guthrie of the Evan Guthrie Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina stopped by Goose Creek High School in Goose Creek, SC on Wednesday March 14th 2012 to speak to the personal finance class about the law and legal profession. The class was a small group of students that had met throughout the school year to learn about all of the aspects of personal finance and money issues. Attorney Guthrie came in to speak to the class about how the law and legal industry could have a major impact on one's personal finances. Mr. Guthrie talked about the role the legal system ...

Fashion Seating, a specialized restaurant furniture supply merchant, is currently promoting its interior design tips and resources to business owners who are in the midst of renovating or designing their eateries. Accessible online at http://www.FashionSeating.com, the merchant has lately added a page to its site that gives restaurant and bar owners tips and advice for how to aesthetically evaluate and design their spaces; other resources provided by the retailer include the accessibility of its commercial furniture experts for design questions, as well as its extremely ...

ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to provide care and treatment to children with autism, applauds the Good Neighbor Program and the U.S. Marine Forces, Korea for their efforts to spread autism awareness and support for military families affected by autism with a 5k Run and 1k Kids Fun Run. The 5k Run begins at 8:30 am and the 1k Kids Fun Run starts at 9:00 am. Both runs will take place on board US Army Garrison Yongsan in Seoul, Korea on April 7, 2012. The community event is a free "open run." Expected ...

CIMdata, Inc., the leading global Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) management consulting and research firm announces the successful completion of its 2012 North American PLM Market & Industry Forum—the first in a series of four global events. This forum was held in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA on March 29, 2012. CIMdata's PLM Market & Industry Forums are the world's premiere gathering of technology and service providers focused specifically on the PLM market and the issues concerning its development and growth. Participants gathered to hear CIMdata's perspective ...

The law firm of Shackelford, Melton & McKinley, LLP, is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Thomas Anderson Jr. as an associate in the firm's Dallas office. Mr. Anderson represents clients in a wide range of real estate issues, including leases and working with lenders on loan matters, in addition to banking and business transactional work. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Anderson worked as an attorney and commercial escrow officer with the Dallas commercial closing office Title Texas, Inc./Federal Title, Inc., where he helped close numerous commercial and ...

In co-operation with James Cameron's Lightstorm Entertainment, Inc., Christie supplied its Christie Duo dual-projector solution to bring the bright, vivid scenes of Titanic in 3D to life at its world premiere last week at The Royal Albert Hall. "I'm pleased to have Christie continuing to accompany me on my 'journey of discovery,' which will see studios and theater owners providing stirring 3D and, in due course, high frame rate movies, to fully immerse their audiences in experiences that best represent the creative excellence of today's producers and directors," ...

Produced by "SeanOriginal" the single "Just Walk Away" is embodied with heavy features from West Coast hip-hop celebrities Kokane & Tony G. The message in the music is a positive shock and brings the adage " never judge a book by it's cover" into play as soon as you hear the song. In "Just Walk Away" celeb rapper Kokane delivers quixotic blends of harmony and melody within the song's chorus; while Armageddon Miyers sets the song ablaze when he rips the verses alongside West Coast vet Tong G. The 3 artists collectively ...