|
|
|
|
|
| Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show Announces Appearance of American Sporting Legend Ted Nugent |
(Thu, 09 Feb 2012)
|
HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 9, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, February 11, 2012, American Sporting Legend and rock star Ted Nugent will appear at the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show (February 4-12, State Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, PA) to sign autographs and greet guests.
Ted will appear first from 11 a.m. to Noon at the Outdoor Channel Booth #8320 in the Outfitters and Guides Hall (Main Hall) and then again from 1 - 3 p.m. in the Second Floor Cameron Street Lobby of the State Farm Show Complex.
An advocate of hunting and gun-ownership rights, Nugent currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Rifle Association (NRA). He has hosted the Ted Nugent Kamp for Kids, which combines a curriculum of hands-on hunting, conservation, archery and a strong anti-drug message aimed mainly at underprivileged inner-city children. Nugent also is a spokesman for the National Field Archery Association, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. He is a national spokesman for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program, advocating the "natural highs" to be found in an outdoor lifestyle.
"The future of the shooting sports in this country is in the hands of tomorrow's outdoorsmen and women. The youth of America must be educated to the wholesome and valued world of hunting and conservation. Because rock 'n roll plays such a pivotal role in a young person's life, I will share my wonderful experiences with them," said Nugent.
For more information on the Show, List of Exhibitors, or a complete schedule of seminar speakers, contests and family entertainment offered at the 2012 Eastern Sports & Outdoors Show, visit www.easternsportshow.com .
The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show presented by Outdoor Channel and Comcast. Now in its 57th year, the Show has grown to be the largest outdoor hunting and fishing event of its kind in North America. With more than 1,200 exhibitors, The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show brings the passion for the outdoors-indoors-by bringing outdoor sports enthusiasts of all ages from across the country to view the latest and best in hunting and fishing gear, shop for ATV's and RV's and plan & book hunting and fishing trips with outfitters & charters from around the world.
The Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show also offers a wide range of seminars presented by experts along with hunting and fishing-related contests and family-oriented entertainment. The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is sponsored in part by Cabela's, Thompson/Center Arms, and Progressive Insurance. Chevy is the official truck of the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show.
More information: http://www.easternsportshow.com .
NEWS SOURCE: Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show
This story was issued by Send2Press® Newswire on behalf of the news source and is Copyright © 2012 Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.
TAGS: Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show, Regional Events, Send2Press.
|
|
Author: Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show |
Category: Sports |
More...
|
|
| Gingrich Foundation Recognizes The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association |
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012)
|
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 2, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Gingrich Foundation has recognized the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association as its February Charity of the Month. The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association cares for one of our country's most important historic sites - the home and estate of our first president, George Washington.
Founded in 1853 by Ann Pamela Cunningham, the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association is the oldest national historic preservation organization in the United States. Under Ms. Cunningham's leadership, the Association sought to raise $200,000 in a national appeal to save Washington's home. Five years later, the Association purchased Mount Vernon from Washington's great-grandnephew and began to restore it. In 1860, the Association finally opened the estate to the public, and it has remained open as a monument to President Washington ever since.
Today, approximately one million people visit Mount Vernon each year. The mansion, now restored with many of its original furnishings, is open for tours. Guests are free to roam the gardens and grounds, where a variety of original buildings still stand. At the pioneer farm site, as well as at the working blacksmith shop, distillery, and gristmill, visitors to Mount Vernon can get a better sense of Washington's life as a farmer by seeing important components of his estate operating much as they were when Washington died in 1799. On a hillside overlooking the Potomac, President Washington is buried with his wife Martha and several other family members.
"We appreciate very much that the Gingrich Foundation has set an example for others to follow," said James C. Rees, president of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. "Because we don't receive any government support, we depend upon the generosity of a wide range of patriotic Americans."
"The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association has preserved one of America's historical treasures for more than 150 years," said Callista Gingrich, president of the Gingrich Foundation. "The Association's work has helped generations of Americans better understand the Father of Our Country."
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association cares for President Washington's home and estate without the use of public funds.
The Gingrich Foundation is a domestic non-profit corporation founded by Callista and Newt Gingrich to support charitable purposes.
Support the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association today: http://www.mountvernon.org/shop/donation-mount-vernon .
Media Contact:
Ross Worthington
Gingrich Productions
202-375-2034
rworthington@gingrichproductions.com.
NEWS SOURCE: Gingrich Foundation
This story was issued by Send2Press® Newswire on behalf of the news source and is Copyright © 2012 Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.
TAGS: Gingrich Foundation, NonProfit and Charities, Send2Press.
|
|
Author: Gingrich Foundation |
Category: Government |
More...
|
|
| TAX TIP: Get Long-Term Care Insurance NOW to Qualify for Deduction Next Year |
(Wed, 25 Jan 2012)
|
KIRKLAND, Wash., Jan. 26, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Long-term care insurance is subsidized, in effect, by Uncle Sam. "For many people, a large part of their premium cost is deductible on their federal tax return," says Denise Gott, National Sales Manager and Chairman of the Board of LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP). "That doesn't make coverage free, but it makes it more affordable for millions." LTCFP is one of the nation's largest and most experienced agencies specializing in long-term care insurance.
If you don't have LTC insurance, the time to get it is now, when the tax advantage is fresh in your mind, Gott advises. "Then remember to make your claim at tax time next year, and remember to do that again and again, year after year for as long as you pay premiums."
Deduction limits for the 2011 tax year range from $340 to $4,240, depending on age. For the 2012 tax year, the deduction limits range from $350 to $4,370; and they tend to increase every year. "Over the lifetime of many policies, cumulative deduction claims can really mount up, from a few thousand to more than $100,000 in some cases," Gott says.
Many states offer additional incentives for owning long-term care insurance. These usually take the form of state tax deductions or rebates. "LTC protection becomes even more of bargain with this nice double dip," says Gott.
LTCFP does not offer tax advice but teams with accountants and other tax experts to help their clients get all the deductions or other benefits available to them.
The following specialists are available to help, providing information on federal and state tax incentives that may be available for specific individuals in specific locations:
CA: Todd Stein -- 415-861-5088
CA: Paula Taylor -- 510-763-5002
CA: Debra Rauser -- 650-306-0240
CA: Laura Weber -- 714-674-0190
CA: Bill Bargfrede -- 800-449-1241
CA: Jeffrey Flanzer -- 805-701-0085
CA: Sandra Stanley -- 888-316-8919
CA: Phyllis Solgere -- 909-627-5587
CA: Mavis Lombardi -- 916-276-6994
CA: Sue Varenchik-Martz -- 925-735-4341
CA: Michael Scoles -- 408-264-1759
CO: John Frederick -- 303-726-7044
CO: Joan Saucerman -- 719-598-1118
CT: Leonard Wik -- 860-432-1870
CT: Steve Foss -- 860-539-0674
CT: Richard Levine -- 860-651-9976
CT: Larry Golfin -- 860-677-4075
FL: Janet Washburn -- 239-404-7590
FL: George Braddock -- 305-378-8091
FL: Robin Wing -- 386-462-7032
FL: Jane Henderson -- 561-910-4272
FL: Mike Rou -- 904-276-9583
GA: Amy Pollock -- 404-237-1189
GA: Belen Hickman -- 404-245-2444
GA: Nancy Dower -- 678-525-6283
ID: Linda Hicks -- 208-331-2803
IL: Bobbi Foster -- 630-513-0034
IL: Cheri Davis -- 773-531-0669
IN: Kirk Bennett -- 260-969-1310
MD: Michael Markowitz -- 410-455-0680
MI: Marybeth Bayer -- 734-222-9882
MI: Tom Varner -- 810-796-2405
MN: Gary Marx -- 651-224-0709
MN: John Guinan -- 651-646-2200
MN: Jennifer Ragborg -- 952-898-2750
MO: Wendy Rinehart - 816-286-1297
MO: Keith Eisberg -- 573-303-3007
NC: Milton Goldstein -- 205-907-0670
NC: Carol DeLucia -- 919-280-6106
NE: Larry Neuwirth -- 308-635-2023
NE: Larry Heinert -- 402-339-8643
NJ: Gary Melnikoff -- 201-265-1958
NJ: Richard Landau -- 201-476-0880
NJ: Michael B. FitzPatrick -- 973-968-3394
NY: Ronald Brie -- 212-799-3900
NY: Michael Robinson -- 516-612-4936
NY: Ray Donnelly -- 516-747-1809
NY: Gene Cutler -- 516-869-6767
NY: Jay Charno -- 516-935-4029
NY: Jennifer Lenihan -- 631-262-7167
NY: Susan Lenihan -- 631-262-7167
NY: Sheila White -- 631-893-4040
NY: Dana Dee -- 716-983-1316
NY: Peter Molnar -- 800-588-9406
NY: Virginia Lee Kintz -- 866-582-6074
NY: Steve Brefere -- 914-234-7767
OH: Pattianne Baran -- 216-409-0859
OH: John Cullen -- 419-797-9210
OH: Denise Gott -- 440-461-5131
OH: Sam Desiderio -- 440-543-5814
OH: Michael Schadek -- 614-554-5607
OH: Richard Katz -- 614-866-0316
OK: Samuel Walker -- 405-816-0868
OK: Terry Anderson -- 620-805-2652
OR: Diane Steeves -- 503-297-7677
PA: Anthony Camill -- 412-445-6171
PA: Ted Soslow -- 610 642 3332
PA: Cathy Allen -- 610-588-0852
PA: Kevin Bressler -- 610-783-6970
TN: Mark Wardell -- 901-337-4146
TN: Teresa Will -- 931-619-1852
TX: Cathy Flanagan -- 214-221-2777
TX: Madeline Wade -- 214-295-8926
TX: Kat Roebuck -- 281-431-4033
TX: Kim Beckham -- 361-579-9663
TX: Raetta Aleshire -- 512-750-5754
TX: Kay Nettles -- 713-466-4614
TX: Bill Holland -- 817-283-7221
VA: Roy Smith -- 540-868-2435
VA: Penny Gilbert -- 703-281-0914
VA: James Meshanko -- 703-295-0606
VA: Patricia O'Neill -- 703-534-3255
VA: George Polizos -- 757-291-8505
VA: Michael Zuchowski -- 757-467-1354
VA: Joel James -- 757-478-5819
VA: Linda Sotirion -- 757-646-6820
VA: James Stallings -- 757-714-7761
VT: Tod Warner -- 802-985-4930
WA: Bill Kitchin -- 206-524-8532
WA: Allison Payne -- 206-755-2590
WA: Lucille Smith -- 206-877-3456
WA: Philip Shields -- 360-687-1838
WA: Jonas Roeser -- 425-284-4863
WA: Helen Boyer -- 425-557-5372
WA: Christine Khemis -- 888-582-5364
WI: Laura Brukwicki -- 414-324-5106
WI: Lynette Schiefer -- 920-434-4559
WV: Deborah Bailey -- 304-744-0111.
 Assistance is also available from hundreds of additional specialists, who may be located by state at http://www.ltcfp.com .
LTCFP is a co-founder and sponsor of the "3 in 4 Need More" campaign, which seeks to alert Americans to the long-term healthcare crisis, and to multiply the number protected by long-term care planning.
NEWS SOURCE: LTC Financial Partners LLC
This story was issued by Send2Press® Newswire on behalf of the news source and is Copyright © 2012 Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.
TAGS: LTC Financial Partners LLC, Taxes and Accounting, Send2Press.
|
|
Author: LTC Financial Partners LLC |
Category: Insurance |
More...
|
|
| Patricia Mitchell First to Receive Top Recognition from Toyota Material Handling |
(Tue, 17 Jan 2012)
|
FREWSBURG, N.Y., Jan. 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JIT Toyota-Lift is proud to announce that Patricia Mitchell is the first woman in the U.S. to achieve the Toyota Material Handling USA (TMHU) 3rd Gear status. Recognizing the valuable role that Customer Service Support Reps (CSSRs) play in customer satisfaction and the overall growth of a Toyota forklift dealership, TMHU created a program that provides them with ongoing training and education. Training achievements are marked by First, Second and Third Gear statuses.
CSSRs with First Gear Certification complete 15 online training modules, 20 hours of classroom instruction and attend quarterly webinars on various dealership topics and must complete 1 year of employment in the dealership
Second Gear Certification requires completion of 12 additional e-learning modules and 28 hours of classroom instruction and quarterly webinars. Three years of service are also required.
Third Gear requires 6 additional e-learning modules, 24 more hours of classroom training and 5 years of employment at a Toyota Forklift Dealership.
Toyota Material Handling recently announced their first ever Third Gear Certification Award winners. Patricia is 1 of only 4 individuals nation-wide to achieve this level of training and is the only woman to do so.
In all, Patty has invested over 200 hours with Toyota studying our products and services, perfecting her sales techniques, and investing in creating the best possible customer service experience she can provide.
"It is exciting to be one of the first Toyota dealerships in the country to have someone on staff with this level of expertise," said Joyce Schwob, president for JIT Toyota-Lift. "Patty's achievement fits perfectly with our mission to become experts at what we do." The company encourages all if its employees to take advantage of continuous education opportunities.
JIT Toyota-Lift is a Toyota Industrial Equipment dealer and supplies forklifts, parts, rentals, repair service and related material handling equipment to local industries in Western NY. The company is family owned and operated and is in its 29th year of operation. JIT Toyota-Lift operates two locations, one at 52 S Pearl St in Frewsburg NY and one at 999 Harlem Road in West Seneca near Buffalo NY. The firm employs 35 full time and 3 part time staff and is certified as a Women Owned Business Enterprise.
For more information on JIT Toyota-Lift, please visit www.jitny.com or www.facebook.com/JIT.Toyota.Lift .
- Photo Caption: Patricia Mitchell, Customer Support Representative for JIT Toyota-Lift.
NEWS SOURCE: JIT Toyota-Lift
This story was issued by Send2Press® Newswire on behalf of the news source and is Copyright © 2012 Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.
TAGS: JIT Toyota-Lift, Auto and Motorsports, Send2Press.
|
|
Author: JIT Toyota-Lift |
Category: Awards and Honors |
More...
|
|
| Rangers Fans Attacked in Philly to Be Treated to Special Game with Players |
(Tue, 17 Jan 2012)
|
WALL, N.J., Jan. 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Two NY Rangers fans who were attacked and beaten outside a Philadelphia eatery on January 2, 2012, after the Rangers vs. Flyers match up are about to receive the star treatment thanks to a business owner with ties to former team members. Peter Grandich, founder of Trinity Financial Sports & Entertainment Management Co., LLC, will host the two men, Neal Auricchio Jr. and Michael Janocko at the February 12th Rangers game. Grandich will treat the pair to a private suite that they will share with former Rangers Nick Fotiu and Ron Greschner.
"Former Ranger and Trinity Financial board members Nick Fotiu and Ron Greschner both contacted me shortly after the beating incident in Philly asking what we could do to show support to these Rangers fans," explains Grandich. "Having already secured a suite at the February12th game, I decided to invite both Neal and Michael to be my guest with fan favorites Ron and Nick and we've invited several other ex-Rangers," Grandich says.
He notes that he is also glad to see the Rangers organization invite the fans to a game later in February.
"I felt especially motivated because of my involvement with current and retired professional athletes in the New York/New Jersey area and the concerns fans have of attending Philadelphia-based sporting events. I was most pleased to see not only how swiftly the Philadelphia police handled the case, but many Philly fans outraged by the attack," Grandich adds.
Auricchio, a new dad with a 3-month old baby, is a Woodbridge Police officer and Iraq war veteran. He received the Purple Heart for his service in Iraq. As a result of the unprovoked beating the two endured at the hands of Flyers fans as they were waiting for cheesesteaks after the outdoor Winter Classic hockey game at Citizens Park Bank, Auricchio is said to require surgery and the installation of steel plate under his eye to heal a fracture. Both men suffered head injuries, and Janocko also suffered an orthopedic injury.
Grandich contacted the pair through friends in the NJ State Police to invite them to the Rangers vs. Capitals game and both men were thrilled to accept.
"Meeting men listed on the list of All-Time New York Rangers Greats is a thrill for any Ranger fan. Meeting two or more at once in a private suite while watching the game? That's a dream come true. I am happy to be able to make that happen for these two fans," says Grandich.
About Trinity Financial:
Trinity Financial, Sports & Entertainment Management Company offers a variety of services for individuals and small to mid-sized businesses. Additionally, through the assistance of co-founder and company consultant Lee Rouson, a former New York Giants running back and two-time Super Bowl Champion, Trinity Financial offers specialized services for professional athletes and entertainers. Peter Grandich is a member of the National Association of Christian Financial Consultants. His daily financial blog, The Grandich Letter, is read online by thousands of investors at www.grandich.com . The company is located at 2431 Atlantic Avenue, Manasquan, NJ. For information about Trinity Financial, go to www.TrinityFSEM.com .
NEWS SOURCE: Peter Grandich
This story was issued by Send2Press® Newswire on behalf of the news source and is Copyright © 2012 Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.
TAGS: Peter Grandich, Sports and Activities, Send2Press.
|
|
Author: Peter Grandich |
Category: Finance |
More...
|
|
| Gingrich Foundation Recognizes the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation |
(Fri, 13 Jan 2012)
|
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 13, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Gingrich Foundation has recognized the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. as its January Charity of the Month. The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation cares for two of America's most iconic historical sites - Lady Liberty and Ellis Island.
In 1982, both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island were in need of significant restoration when President Ronald Reagan asked Lee Iacocca, Chairman of the Chrysler Corporation, to lead a fundraising effort dedicated to their preservation.
For three decades, the Foundation has worked together with the National Park Service to restore the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Renovations to the Statue of Liberty have included rebuilding its interior structural support as well as the installation of a Statue of Liberty Museum in the statue's base. At Ellis Island, the Foundation created the Ellis Island Immigration Museum as well as theaters, libraries, exhibits, and an oral history recording studio. The museum has helped educate more than 40 million visitors since it opened in 1990, and its American Family Immigration History Center allows online visitors to search archives of passenger records and ships' manifests.
"You can't know who you are unless you know where you came from," said Stephen A. Briganti, Foundation President. "At ellisisland.org, we help you begin your journey of discovery into your past."
"The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are at the heart of what it means to be an American," said Callista Gingrich, President of the Gingrich Foundation. "The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation has been working for 30 years to save important pieces of our history for future generations."
To date, the Foundation has raised over $600 million. Its support continues to come from the private sector and from the generosity of individual Americans.
The Gingrich Foundation is a domestic non-profit corporation founded by Callista and Newt Gingrich to support charitable purposes.
Support the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation today: https://www.ellisisland.org/membership/donation.asp .
NEWS SOURCE: Gingrich Foundation
This story was issued by Send2Press® Newswire on behalf of the news source and is Copyright © 2012 Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.
TAGS: Gingrich Foundation, NonProfit and Charities, Send2Press.
|
|
Author: Gingrich Foundation |
Category: Travel |
More...
|
|
| Largest East Coast Antique and Classic Boat Festival Set for March 23-25 in Tavares |
(Thu, 12 Jan 2012)
|
TAVARES, Fla., Jan. 12, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- If you've always wanted a close-up view of a boat like James Bond's or an exciting ride in a seaplane, cruise over to the Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival on Lake Dora at Wooton Park in Tavares on March 23, 24, and 25, 2012. Those are just a couple of the highlights planned for the 25th anniversary of the largest antique and classic boat show on America's East Coast.
"The festival definitely will have multiple facets," said Terry Fiest, chairman for the 2012 event. "We'll have many different types of antique, vintage, and classic boats, including Glasspars similar to ones featured in James Bond movies and the actual boats used in the 1981 movie On Golden Pond, which starred Henry Fonda. We also are planning an 80-vendor flea market that will feature many nautical items."
In addition to hundreds of vessels on display in Wooten Park, the festival will offer boat and seaplane rides on Lake Dora. Ground transportation also will have a role during the three-day event with the Central Florida Woody Car Club on hand to showcase vintage automobiles. And rides aboard an old-fashioned steam train will delight the entire family.
"All modes of transportation will be represented this year," Fiest said. "We also plan to have a rail speedster on display, which is a small car that runs on railroad tracks."
The Sunnyland Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society represents all of Florida and is the largest ACBS chapter with more than 640 members. The chapter 's annual festival is considered one of the best in the country, drawing as many as 10,000 visitors from all over the U.S. and Canada.
Several specialty boat clubs will be represented during the festival including Florida's Glasspar and Jersey Skiff clubs. Fiest said many members of the Classic Race Boat Association also plan to stay for the Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival after they complete a racing event on March 17-18 on Lake Dora.
Admission to the Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival is $5 per day or $10 for all three days. Free parking will be available at the Tavares City Garage at 200 N. Sinclair Ave. For more information, please visit the Sunnyland Chapter's web site at http://acbs-sunnyland.org .
Online registration forms for the festival are now available.
NEWS SOURCE: Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival
This story was issued by Send2Press® Newswire on behalf of the news source and is Copyright © 2012 Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.
TAGS: Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival, Boating, Marine and Maritime, Send2Press.
|
|
Author: Sunnyland Antique Boat Festival |
Category: Events |
More...
|
|
| Merging Afro-American Indie Tops Tinsel Town with 'King Kong' Spoof |
(Wed, 11 Jan 2012)
|
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 11, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hendrieth has created unprecedented special effects by a Black Filmmaker. A preview running time of four minutes and forty eight seconds is available on YouTube. Anyone can search by typing: King Kong Horror Comedy by dinosaurmoviefans. A Mini Trailer Movie Clip will appear.
At the same time, he is a member OBS - Organization of Black Screenwriters - and SAG - Screen Actors Guild. These affiliations enjoy a long term contribution inspiring unknown gifted talent from the Black Community, which has resulted becoming professional opportunities in the entertainment industry.
In recent years, Yancey Hendrieth held the post of Equal Opportunity Chairperson of SAG promoting film and television roles for minorities, women, elderly and the handicap. This position required traveling to regional conventions.
This experience help prepared him for entering the Hawaii Loa College Independent Study Program for Filmmaking. "Born with a Silver Spoon" in his mouth did not apply to Hendrieth. His mother was a Chambermaid. After the navy, he used a second mortgage to finance "LOST ON ADVENTURE ISLAND." Yancey's "Cult Classic" was created by modest means without hydraulic engineering. A KING KONG Size Gorilla Hand was operated manually from off camera. Special Effects established this larger-then-life movie among the Mysterious Easter Island Stone Heads. Voluptuous Amazon Women rode bareback spirited stallions adding opulent production value. These skilled ladies and trained horses were actually rodeo champions enhancing expert horsemanship to this "Conan" Style Fantasy Theme. Rondo Award Voters validated his collaboration by their nomination "Best Independent Production on DVD."
Quotes by Publisher Mike Federicks, Prehistoric Times Magazine: "LOST ON ADVENTURE ISLAND" is a dinosaur movie, sci-fi fantasy, which has achieved International Recognition by the Official French Web: www.clubdesmonstres.com/lostonadventureisland.htm as a cult horror classic among multi-million dollar horror classics available via dinosaurmoviefans.com."
Quotes by the late Samuel Z. Arkoff, Producer of "Mad Max" are handwritten inside the cover of "Flying Through Hollywood By The Seat Of My Pants," an autobiography, "Dear Yancey, It's been a good life for me in an interesting game. I'm delighted that you grew up watching my movies. In a sense, so did I. I wish you same kind of luck I've had. Best regards, Sam Arkoff."
The 6th Annual 2007 Rondo Award Nomination for his "Lost On Adventure Island" has potential to attract studios to produce his Pink Female Parody of The Hulk, entitled "Incredible Pink Woman."
For more information, please visit http://dinosaurmoviefans.com .
NEWS SOURCE: Hendriethfilm, Ltd., Enterprises
This story was issued by Send2Press® Newswire on behalf of the news source and is Copyright © 2012 Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.
TAGS: Hendriethfilm, Ltd., Enterprises, African American Interests, Send2Press.
|
|
Author: Hendriethfilm, Ltd., Enterprises |
Category: Entertainment |
More...
|
|
| From Princesses to Pop Tarts, Author Peggy Orenstein Dissects Today's 'Girly-Girl' Trend for Dallas Lecture Audience February 1, 2012, Sponsored by Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas |
(Wed, 04 Jan 2012)
|
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 4, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas will hold its third lecture, "What is a Girly-Girl?," in its 2011-2012 series on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in partnership with The Dallas Institute for Humanities and Culture.
Author Peggy Orenstein will discuss today's "girly-girl" culture that influences them from infancy onward: from princesses with pink gowns to spa birthday parties for six-year-olds, to Miley Cyrus to how thirteen-year-olds present themselves on Facebook, it tells a girl that how she looks matters more than who she is.
"We're seeing a 'Kardashianization' of girlhood," says Orenstein, whose examination of the lives of young women began in 1994 with her classic book "Schoolgirls." "It's a worrisome trend for those who want daughters to thrive and become confident, happy women. Formerly neutral toys have become gendered, narrowing a girl's idea about her sexuality, future relationships and academic and professional potential. Girls are being encouraged to embrace this materialistic, image-saturated femininity through an unprecedented amount of marketing targeted at ever-younger ages."
Writer and speaker Peggy Orenstein is author of "Cinderella Ate My Daughter: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the New Girlie-Girl Culture" and other books. She is a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and many other publications.
This lecture is the third in the series, "What is a Girl?," which takes a critical look at how girls have been envisioned from ancient mythology to today's popular culture and tomorrow's leadership in science and technology.
"We could not have picked a better partner than The Dallas Institute for Humanities and Culture," says Girls Inc. CEO Lori Palmer. "The theme, 'What is a girl?' has proven to be as complex and provocative a subject as it is a captivating one."
As with all the lectures in this series, Orenstein will present and then lead a discussion with audience members after a reception with wine, cheese, fruit and coffee at 6:00 p.m. The lecture takes place on Wednesday, February 1, at 6:30 p.m. at The Dallas Institute for Humanities and Culture located at 2719 Routh Street, Dallas. Admission is $25.
Register online for "What Is a Girly-Girl?" at GirlsIncDallas.org/LectureSeries or by contacting Lisa Rossi at lrossi@girlsincdallas.org or 214.654.4553. Seating is limited to 100. Sponsors include the Dallas Business Journal, WRR Classical 101, Kroger, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts of Dallas and Texas Instruments.
The remaining lecture events are as follows:
Wednesday, April 4, 2012, "What is a STEM Girl? Girls in Science, Engineering, Math and Technology."
The concluding lecture of the series will consider the feminine role in scientific and theoretical fields, most if not all of which have traditionally been associated with men. How did such a tradition develop? In what ways is it changing? And what does the future hold for girls who are drawn to these professions?
About Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas:
Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas aims to inspire all girls to be Strong, Smart, and Bold(SM). For more than 40 years, Girls Inc. has provided effective life skills and enrichment programs that empower girls to take daily charge of their lives. At four campuses, Girls Inc. offers learning and development opportunities for personal effectiveness, academics, and career planning so that girls ages six to 18 are inspired to lead successful, independent, and fulfilling lives. To learn more, visit www.girlsincdallas.org .
About The Dallas Institute for Humanities and Culture:
The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture is a nonprofit educational organization whose purpose is to enrich and deepen the practical life of the city with the wisdom and imagination of the humanities. The Dallas Institute accomplishes its purpose through programs for school teachers and principals, general courses of study, public and professional seminars, publications, conferences, and civic involvement. For more information, go to www.dallasinstitute.org .
Media Contact:
Vanina Sloan
Communications and Marketing Director
Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas
+1-214-654-4536
vsloan@girlsincdallas.org .
NEWS SOURCE: Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas
This story was issued by Send2Press® Newswire on behalf of the news source and is Copyright © 2012 Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.
TAGS: Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas, Regional Events, Send2Press.
|
|
Author: Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas |
Category: Education |
More...
|
|
| Education Behind Bars - A Win-Win Strategy for Maximum Security, by Christopher Zoukis |
(Wed, 04 Jan 2012)
|
PETERSBURG, Va., Jan. 4, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Why should the American taxpayer care about people who are incarcerated in our prison system? Simple, it is a true cost-saving measure that should be discussed. In "EDUCATION BEHIND BARS" (ISBN: 978-1934597774; Sunbury Press; January, 2012) author Christopher Zoukis makes the case for why all Americans should support education in our prison system. Most Americans do not realize that the United States could save upwards of $60 billion each year by simply educating prisoners.
According to the Journal of Correctional Education, the U.S. incarcerates over 2.3 million persons, a number equal to 5 percent of the country's population. The U.S. accounts for 25 percent of the entire incarcerated population worldwide. Each of these millions of prisoners costs the American taxpayer between $32,000 to $40,000 each year in food and housing.
Of those 2.3 million prisoners, around 800,000 will be released each year and most, that is a staggering 70 percent to 85 percent will return to prison within five years. The exception is prisoners who receive education in prison.
The same study found that a prisoner with an Associate's degree reduces the rate of recidivism and return to prison to 13.7 percent and those with Bachelor's degree to 5.6 percent. Prisoners who have attained a Master's Degree have a 0 percent chance of returning to prison. The Institute for Higher Education Policy calculates the cost of educating one prisoner to be $2,000 to $3,782 per year which is done mostly via distance learning/online. This additional cost is drastically lower than the $40,000 per year costs in simply incarcerating a person.
"EDUCATION BEHIND BARS" is the ultimate source for why Americans should champion the education of prisoners and provides detailed information on how "EDUCATION BEHIND BARS" can be made easily available to prisoners at a reasonable cost.
One fact that should make all Americans think twice: The United States spends $30.1 billion each year to build more prisons. This is money that could be used in more productive ways that benefit the taxpayer.
For more information about "EDUCATION BEHIND BARS" or to arrange an interview with the author, please contact Newman Communications: 125 Walnut Street, Suite 2050, Watertown, MA 02472; Ph: 617.254.4500.
"EDUCATION BEHIND BARS A Win-Win Strategy for Maximum Security," by Christopher Zoukis; Sunbury Press, January 2012, ISBN 978-193-459-7774 U.S. $19.95.
To purchase, please visit: http://www.sunburypress.com/ebb.html - or for more information visit http://www.prisoneducation.com .
NEWS SOURCE: Christopher Zoukis
This story was issued by Send2Press® Newswire on behalf of the news source and is Copyright © 2012 Neotrope® News Network - all rights reserved.
TAGS: Christopher Zoukis, Books and Publishing, Send2Press.
|
|
Author: Christopher Zoukis |
Category: Education |
More...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|