Government, Veterinary, Animals, Pets and Zoos

Texas Legislators Vie for New Bill to Limit Pet Ownership Rights

Author: Animal Owners Association of Texas
Dateline: Dallas, Texas (DALLAS, Texas)  | Wed, 13 Apr 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “A collective group of animal organizations - Animal Owners Association of Texas, Professional Canine Breeder Association, East Texas Dog Lovers and individuals - have come together to stand against a bill that they say is unconscionable.”



A R T I C L E:

A collective group of animal organizations - Animal Owners Association of Texas, Professional Canine Breeder Association, East Texas Dog Lovers and individuals - have come together to stand against a bill that they say is unconscionable.

"While thousands of teachers, police and firemen are losing jobs, Texas lawmakers are proposing the passage of HB 1451 designed to implement a costly kennel inspection program," says Linda Rogers of Animal Owners Association of Texas. "It's unconscionable for lawmakers to even consider trading scarce funds for human needs and services to implement costly kennel inspections."

According to this collective, HB 1451 imposes numerous regulations that would not improve the health and welfare of dogs, but would unconstitutionally violate the rights of responsible breeders at great expense to Texas taxpayers. If passed, the bill is slated to increase state spending by 1.3 million per year. Even though the bill indicates cost will be absorbed by breeder fees, details are unclear regarding start-up fees and more.

"There's already a penal code that addresses the humane care and treatment of all animals without regard to quantity or use," explains Rogers. "It's Texas Penal Code 42.092."

Included among the many associations and individuals against this bill are: the Sheriff's Association of Texas; Animal Owners Association of Texas; Professional Canine Breeders Association; East Texas Dog Lovers; American Kennel Club; American Pet Registry Inc.; Endangered Breeds Association; American Dog Breeders Ass.; Responsible Pet Owners Alliance; Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council; Texas Pet Industry Coalition; Canine Animal Rescue Effort; American Canine Association; and a host of individual pet lovers, kennel clubs, and Texas veterinarians.

"I'm concerned over the possible passage of HB 1451," says Dwayne Collins DVM, who has been practicing veterinarian medicine for 42 years. "This bill has many similarities to the bill that was passed in Missouri, Pennsylvania and Oklahoma and clearly had adverse effects on reputable kennel operations. For instance, Oklahoma went from more than 700 licensed USDA kennels to a little more than 350 after the bill's passage. No major breed registries, including the American Kennel Club support the Texas bill."

Collins adds that this bill needs to be tabled and rewritten to include those who will be most impacted (i.e., major breed registries, kennel operators and mom and pop operations).

According to bill supporters, the bill will only impact commercial breeders who possess 11 or more adult intact female dogs or cats who are engaged in the business of breeding those animals and selling their offspring. Small breeders with 10 or fewer female breeding dogs will not be affected by the bill, nor will pet stores or other retail outlets that sell dogs or cats.

However, bill opponents say that anyone who breeds/owns dogs or cats will be impacted financially and emotionally with over burdensome rules, regulations, and fees that will be constituted by a commission that has no understanding of the industry.

Additionally, the bill has a provision that allows the department to solicit and accept gifts, grants and other donations from any source, leaving the door open for animal rights activists to influence and control the department.

In the words of Rep. Senfronia Thompson of District 141, "I do not own a pet; I have never bought a bag of dog food and I never will."

Thompson is the author HB 1451 and wants people to believe that she is doing this for the care and treatment of animals.

Rep. Patricia Harless of District 126 also supports the bill. However, her support is in direct opposition to issues posted on her website. By supporting the bill, private property rights will be limited because animals are private property and free market principles will be discouraged by arbitrarily closing thousands of small businesses that are already doing things right.

Currently, responsible breeders are regulated through USDA, AKC and/or their veterinarians. Irresponsible breeders/owners are not regulated and will avoid any and all laws. If the animals are not cared for, then sheriff or police departments have the right to proceed with Texas Penal Code 42.092.

There were nine committee members: Chairman Rep. Mike Hamilton, Rep. Chente Quintanilla, Rep. Joe Driver, Rep. Charlie Geren, Rep. Roland Gutierrez, Rep. Patricia Harless, Rep. John Kuempel, Rep. Jose Menendez and Rep. Senfronia Thompson. Six of them voted yes to send HB 1451 for a house vote. Three representatives were absent.

To learn more about the bill, visit: www.legis.state.tx.us and search for HB 1451.

To contact legislators and senators, visit: http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/ .

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Awards and Honors, Education and Schools

DETC Recognizes CalUniversity Alum Dr. Stacy Barnes with The Outstanding Graduate for 2011 Award

Author: California InterContinental University
Dateline: Los Angeles, California (LOS ANGELES, Calif.)  | Wed, 13 Apr 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “California InterContinental University (CalUniversity), a leading distance-learning educational institution, was proud to be represented by Dr. Stacy Barnes at the 85th Annual Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) Conference last week in Williamsburg, Virginia.”



A R T I C L E:

California InterContinental University (CalUniversity), a leading distance-learning educational institution, was proud to be represented by Dr. Stacy Barnes at the 85th Annual Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) Conference last week in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Barnes, an experienced educator and an expert in the use of effective instructional technologies was one of six recipients on hand to be recognized by DETC as an outstanding graduate for 2011. At CalUniversity, Dr. Barnes completed the rigorous Doctorate in Business Administration program in Healthcare Management and Leadership and graduated with "Presidents Merit Award."

CalUniversity's healthcare management and leadership program along with its unique delivery methods and mentoring is available to students all over the world. With the healthcare sector expected to grow in the coming years, graduates position themselves for a more promising future and the CalUniversity staff possesses a strong belief in the career advancement potential this degree can bring.

"To be able to achieve goals, which have been beyond my reach previously, is indeed refreshing," said Dr. Barnes. "The outstanding and superior 'mentoring' as a 'giving back' approach to learning received at California InterContinental University has been an experience for me."

"We were excited to have Dr. Stacy Barnes recognized in front of school officials from all the DETC schools," said CEO and Chairman of CalUniversity Dr. Shaan Kumar. "It's important that those students that persevere and stay the course are recognized at such important events."

CalUniversity is nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) to offer programs for Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degrees through an interactive learning curriculum, flexible degree completion and affordable tuition and fees. For more information on CalUniversity, please visit www.caluniversity.edu .

About CalUniversity:

California InterContinental University (CalUniversity) is a distance learning online educational institution dedicated to the study of business administration and management. As part of the school's mission, CalUniversity promotes quality learning, critical thinking, and the discovery of new knowledge for the benefit of diverse business communities. CalUniversity strives to admit motivated and committed students who, through their academic accomplishments, will become successful business managers, executives, leaders, researchers, and consultants. For more information please visit, www.caluniversity.edu . In association with CalUniversity in the support of entrepreneurship, please visit www.usgea.org .

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Fashion, Jewelry and Diamond

Whiteflash Makes Your Friends A CUT ABOVE

Author: Whiteflash.com
Dateline: Houston, Texas (HOUSTON, Texas)  | Wed, 13 Apr 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “In an online promotion running from April 15th through July 15th, 2011, Whiteflash is asking their avid followers and loyal customers to become friends and win BIG glittery prizes by 'friending' them through the brand's popular Facebook page.”



A R T I C L E:

In an online promotion running from April 15th through July 15th, 2011, Whiteflash is asking their avid followers and loyal customers to become friends and win BIG glittery prizes by "friending" them through the brand's popular Facebook page.

Creating the best recognition for friends, family and colleagues, Whiteflash will make having lots and lots of friends wonderful in every way. Taking a page out of the playbook of many social media enthusiasts, the brand launched an initiative to beef up their Facebook fan following and extend their reach even further into cyberspace. Already the go-to one-stop-shopping diamond marketplace on the web for superior quality diamonds, Whiteflash offers an unprecedented selection of meticulously selected and ideal cut diamonds and jewelry to match every budget and every occasion.

Own a Piece of the Rock:
Whiteflash's FRIENDS ARE LIKE DIAMONDS contest gives you a chance to own a piece of pretty spectacular diamond jewelry. Known for their coveted A Cut Above® diamonds, the contest prizes will allow you to start, or add to, your diamond wardrobe and hopefully acquire a really nice rock of your own. Prizes include:
* May's Grand Prize: A pair of Dreams of Africa® diamond earrings ($300 value);
* June's Grand Prize: A CUT ABOVE® branded Hearts and Arrows set in 'The Verismo' Pendant ($1,500 value);
* July's Grand PRIZE: A CUT ABOVE® Princess diamond ring in a tiffany style solitaire setting ($1,800 value).

How to Play and How to Win (*see notes):
The steps are simple and no doubt will fit in easily with your daily Facebook use.
1. "Like" the Whiteflash.com page on Facebook;
2. Register for the FRIENDS ARE LIKE DIAMONDS contest;
3. Refer your friends (each friend you refer grants you an additional chance at winning);
4. As a bonus, if you answer the weekly Whiteflash.com pop quiz correctly you get 5 bonus entries into the final random drawing.

Not forgetting their loyal clients, Whiteflash is offering them an additional extra. For previous Whiteflash customers who refer their friends or colleagues, Whiteflash will send them a super sized check for $200 (**See notes) as a thank you-now that's paying it forward. So let's get friendly...On your mark; get set; FRIEND!

About Whiteflash:

Whiteflash is the first company in the U.S. to offer an exclusive brand of Hearts & Arrows diamond and bring the sheer beauty of "super ideal cut" to the Internet. Debi Wexler, a computer entrepreneur, founded Whiteflash in 2000 bringing an expansive selection of loose diamonds to the Internet, including an exclusive brand of Hearts & Arrows diamonds. Whiteflash A Cut Above® is unmatched in its brilliance, fire and sparkle and remains the only Hearts & Arrows diamond sold online with advertised standards and a "true patterning" guarantee. Whiteflash also offers original, handcrafted platinum and gold settings, diamond engagement rings and wedding bands, custom designs and specialty jewelry. For more information, log on to www.whiteflash.com or call 877.612.6770.

NOTES:
*This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Winners will be chosen in a random drawing on July 18, 2011. Minimum purchase for $200.00 check reward is $3,000.00. Full contest rules are available on April 15th, 2011.
**Visit www.whiteflash.com to see specific details and rules for claiming your $200 referral award check.

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Insurance, Management Changes

Julie Sylim-Uang Joins Wholesale Trading Co-Op in San Francisco

Author: Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC
Dateline: San Francisco, California (SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.)  | Wed, 13 Apr 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC (WTCI) announced today that wholesale binding authority/program industry veteran, Julie Sylim-Uang, CPCU, has joined the firm as vice president/commercial accounts.”



A R T I C L E:

Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC (WTCI) announced today that wholesale binding authority/program industry veteran, Julie Sylim-Uang, CPCU, has joined the firm as vice president/commercial accounts.

Sylim-Uang joins WTCI most recently from U.S. Risk of CA, having spent many years prior at Cambridge General Agency, where she had overall responsibility for the underwriting, production and processing of binding authority contracts with a number of leading specialty carriers.

Les Ross, WTCI's managing director commented, "Julie Sylim-Uang is a recognized expert in the wholesale binding authority/program segment and brings us focused credibility in that space."

President and Chief Executive Officer John Jennings added, "Our initial members have significant numbers of accounts in these areas, and we expect to build proprietary programs as we refine the data aggregation and analysis process."

WTCI is an independently operated and managed wholesale brokerage firm that collaborates directly with its retail insurance broker members to develop comprehensive placement strategies to better serve clients. The WTCI model increases transparency between retail brokers and specialty insurance markets, reduces frictional costs, and develops exclusive programs and binding authority facilities for its retail owner members. WTCI offices are located in San Francisco, New York, New Jersey and Atlanta.

Julie Sylim-Uang can be reached at:

Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC
135 Main Street, Suite 1130
San Francisco, CA 94105
Direct - 415-356-4822.

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Business, Regional Events, Women's Interests

Pathbuilders Participates in ‘Women in the Economy Executive Task Force,’ Hosted by The Wall Street Journal

Author: Pathbuilders Inc.
Dateline: Atlanta, Georgia (ATLANTA, Ga.)  | Wed, 13 Apr 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Helene Lollis, president of Pathbuilders, was a featured subject-matter expert at The Wall Street Journal's Women In The Economy Task Force April 4-6. The event brought together more than 150 CEOs, industry leaders, policy makers and subject-matter experts for an interactive working session to build strategies for growing the pipeline of female talent.”



A R T I C L E:

Helene Lollis, president of Pathbuilders, was a featured subject-matter expert at The Wall Street Journal's Women In The Economy Task Force April 4-6. The event brought together more than 150 CEOs, industry leaders, policy makers and subject-matter experts for an interactive working session to build strategies for growing the pipeline of female talent.

Participants included Nancy Carter, senior vice president, research, Catalyst; Dr. Julie Gerberding, president of Merck Vaccines; Sallie Krawcheck, president, global wealth and investment management, Bank of America; Sandra Day O'Connor, Supreme Court Justice (retired); and Robert Zoellick, president, The World Bank Group.

"The Wall Street Journal brought together iconic female leaders, major industry players, and experts on women's issues to create an unparalleled opportunity to develop meaningful proposals for change," said Lollis.

The mission of the executive task force was to address key issues that affect not only women and their potential, but also companies and their ability to harness the opportunities offered by this vital segment of the workforce.

The task force's deliberations sprang from original research commissioned by the Journal and conducted by McKinsey & Company. Central to the conference program were dynamic working groups focused on specific industries, as well as on key career stages. Lollis and other participants collaborated to identify the most urgent priorities for business and government, and to create action plans for high-impact solutions.

The task force developed recommendations with a special focus on mid-level women, who are seen as the key leverage point in moving more women into senior leadership levels. Among the top recommendations were the use of mentoring and sponsorship programs, strong talent management programs and holding senior leadership accountable for moving women forward.

Read more about the event at http://online.wsj.com/public/page/women-04112011.html . See "Task Forces" to read specific recommendations.

About Pathbuilders Inc.:

Pathbuilders partners with Fortune-ranked organizations to develop high-performing individuals through mentoring, executive development programs and consulting. Through highly-customized talent management offerings, Pathbuilders accelerates the career growth of individuals and directly contributes to bottom line success of client organizations. Pathbuilders was founded in 1995 with a unique focus on developing the potential of high-performing women and creating gender-diverse organizations. Today, Pathbuilders leverages the corporate experience of its leadership team to develop impactful developmental experiences for high-potential men and women in forward thinking organizations. Pathbuilders has worked with more than 3,000 professionals from more than 300 client organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, college and universities, and government agencies.

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Entertainment, Movies and Film Making

Producers RSVP ‘The Beat Hotel’ for Big Screen

Author: Rex Weiner
Dateline: Hollywood, California (HOLLYWOOD, Calif.)  | Wed, 13 Apr 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “'The Beat Hotel,' the non-fiction book by Barry Miles, about American Beat Era icons creating groundbreaking art, literature and lifestyles in a legendary hotel in Paris, 1957-1963, has been optioned by producer Pamela Dickerson for development as a narrative feature film. Pamela has teamed with Rex Weiner, a journalist and playwright, to co-produce.”



A R T I C L E:

"The Beat Hotel," the non-fiction book by Barry Miles (ISBN: 978-1903809587, Grove, 2000), about American Beat Era icons creating groundbreaking art, literature and lifestyles in a legendary hotel in Paris, 1957-1963, has been optioned by producer Pamela Dickerson for development as a narrative feature film. Pamela has teamed with Rex Weiner, a journalist and playwright, to co-produce and develop the property.

Publishers Weekly's review of "The Beat Hotel" said: "Part scholarly study and part gossip-fest, this account traces the aesthetic, sexual and social goings-on in Paris: 'Within the shelter of the Beat Hotel,' Miles writes, 'they had mapped out many of the paths that the Sixties Generation was to actually follow: the recreational use of drugs and experiments with psychedelics..., investigations into magic and mysticism..., gay rights and sexual freedom, the legalization of pornography and challenges to obscenity laws.'"

Pamela said, "From the moment I read Miles' book I was totally enamored. Paris in that era provided freedom from the rampant conformism of the U.S., and 9 rue Git-le-Coeur was a sanctuary for Allen Ginsberg, Gregory Corso, William Burroughs, and Brion Gysin, to explore humanity and passionate creative expression. With locations in Paris, Amsterdam, Italy, Germany, including vignettes of Jack Kerouac in, New York, San Francisco, and Morocco, and a soundtrack tuned to the jazz greats of the time, film will be a stylistic bi-lingual cultural reve."

Pamela teamed with Rex Weiner on "The Beat Hotel" project after the production of "Waiting For Jack," a stage-play co-created and co-produced by Weiner about Beat Era poets. "His stage and screen credits and extensive cultural journalism make him a natural fit for 'The Beat Hotel,'" she said.

The producing group is now putting the project out to directors and talent, as well as sales agents in advance of the upcoming Cannes Film Market.

For more information, visit the website: http://www.robertdevico.com/beats/BEAT_HOTEL/THE_BEAT_HOTEL.html .

Correspondence: thebeathotel1957 (at) gmail.com.

ABOUT THE TEAM:

About Pamela Dickerson:

Pamela Dickerson gained her interest for the lives and times of the Beat Era while on stage as an American actress in Paris with The Actor's Group, performing leads in Mamet's "All Men Are Whores," Joyce Carol-Oats' "I Stand Before You Naked," Koltès' "Roberto Zucco" and a Sam Shepard series for Radio France Culture, directed by Robert Cordier, the Belgian / English playwright who was an intimate of the Beats, and French translator, also of Allen Ginsberg's "Howl." Her screen credits include Oliver Stone's "Nixon," and" The Last Big Thing" in which she played opposite Mark Ruffalo. Pamela was nominated Best New Director for "Just Another Day In New York" at the New York International Independent Film & Video Festival, a feature film in which she also acted, co-wrote and shot. Recently she co-produced "The Guru & The Gypsy" with Philippe Caland.

About Rex Weiner:

As a journalist, Weiner's first stories appeared in the East Village Other, one of the original "underground papers" of the 1960s. His articles have appeared in Vanity Fair, the Los Angeles Times Sunday Magazine, the New Yorker, New York Observer, LA Weekly and Rolling Stone Italia. Weiner's screenwriting credits include "The Adventures Of Ford Fairlane" (20th Century Fox) and "Forgotten Prisoners: The Amnesty Files," among the first of TNT's original feature-length movies. As one of the first writers brought on board to launch the TV series "Miami Vice," Weiner wrote the now classic 9th episode, "Glades." He is one of the founding editors of High Times Magazine and co-author of "The Woodstock Census" (ISBN: 0670782068, Viking, 1979), one of the key texts analyzing the impact of the Sixties Generation on American society. The writer/director of several plays, Rex most recently co-created and co-produced "Waiting For Jack," a celebrated staged reading by an array of top Los Angeles poets of works by poets of the Beat Era.

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Restaurant, Hotel and Hospitality

Andaz Wall Street Re-Launches Farmer’s Market May 7th – Local Farmers and Purveyors Take Center Stage in Downtown Outdoor Weekly Market

Author: Andaz Wall Street
Dateline: New York, New York (NEW YORK, N.Y.)  | Wed, 13 Apr 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Andaz Wall Street, the only hotel situated on Wall Street and the first Andaz property in Manhattan, announces today the return of their seasonal outdoor farmer's market; from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Wednesday starting May 7, 2011.”



A R T I C L E:

Andaz Wall Street, the only hotel situated on Wall Street and the first Andaz property in Manhattan, announces today the return of their seasonal outdoor farmer's market. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Wednesday starting May 7, 2011, hotel guests as well as the general public can visit the Andaz Wall Street Plaza near Wall & Water streets and shop from local farms as well as sample food from the hotel's Wall & Water restaurant.

True to Wall & Water's roots, the farmer's market will be featuring items from local Hudson Valley farms and markets including fruits and vegetables from Migliorelli Farm, poultry and game from Quattro's, jams and chutneys from Beth's Farm Kitchen, cheese and other dairy products from Farm Catskills, artisanal soaps from Ash Hopper and artisan breads from Orwasher Bakery.

Also this season, Andaz Wall Street has partnered with Down Home Acres and will be the first hotel in New York City to sponsor a community supported agriculture farm (CSA). CSA is a relationship of mutual support and commitment between a local farm and community members. Members pay a seasonal fee upfront to receive a weekly supply of fresh produce, which varies in content according to the season. Each week from the beginning of mid-June till the end of October participants will receive an assortment of seasonal vegetables and/or herbs from Down Home Acres' gardens. NYC members can pick up their share at the Andaz Wall Street Farmer's Market on Wednesdays.

"We pride ourselves on being close to our community and a part of the downtown neighborhood," says Andaz Wall Street General Manager Toni Hinterstoisser. "It is a great pleasure to bring back the Andaz Wall Street Farmer's Market which was a huge success last year among neighbors and visiting hotel guests alike."

Most of the farmer's market suppliers stock the hotel's Wall & Water restaurant with their farm-fresh ingredients. So in case shoppers need advice on how to prepare items bought at the market, Wall & Water's Executive Chef Maximo Lopez May has lined up bi-monthly cooking classes in the restaurant's open kitchen. Guests learn firsthand how to cook Chef Lopez May's simple but elegant market to table comfort food.

The Andaz Wall Street farmer's market will continue every Saturday and Wednesday through November 2011. For more information, please visit www.wallstreet.andaz.com or call 212-590-1234.

About Andaz:

Global in scale while local in perspective, Andaz delivers an innovative hospitality experience blending personal preferences with attentive and uncomplicated service. This unique collection of hotels reflects the personality of each locale, and is dedicated to creating natural and vibrant living spaces where travelers can indulge in their own personal sense of comfort and style. The first property, Andaz Liverpool Street in London launched November 2007, followed by Andaz West Hollywood in January 2009 and Andaz Wall Street in January 2010. Future openings include Andaz 5th Avenue, Andaz San Diego, and Andaz Austin. For more information, please visit www.andaz.com .

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation:

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family in 45 countries strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality. The company's subsidiaries manage, franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz™, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place® and Hyatt Summerfield Suites™ brand names and have locations under development on five continents. Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops and operates vacation ownership properties under the Hyatt Vacation Club® brand. As of December 31, 2009, the company's worldwide portfolio consisted of more than 415 properties. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com .

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Education and Schools

It’s Time to Make a Difference: Golf Tournament Drives Funding for Dallas-Area Education

Author: No Child Left Behind Foundation
Dateline: Dallas, Texas (DALLAS, Texas)  | Wed, 13 Apr 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Foundation today announced plans for the ninth-annual NCLB Golf Classic, benefiting St. Anthony School and Community Center. Dallas-area golfers are encouraged to join the tournament to help make a difference for this South Dallas charter school, which provides top-notch education for underprivileged students.”



A R T I C L E:

The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Foundation today announced plans for the ninth-annual NCLB Golf Classic, benefiting St. Anthony School and Community Center. Dallas-area golfers are encouraged to join the tournament to help make a difference for this South Dallas charter school, which provides top-notch education for underprivileged students. The tournament will take place on May 3, 2011, with a 1:00 p.m. Central shot-gun start at The Tribute and Old American golf courses in The Colony. Visit www.nochildleftbehindfoundation.org for complete information, including registration and sponsorship opportunities.

Amidst proposed budget cuts targeting Dallas public schools, including St. Anthony, the NCLB tournament provides financial stability to grow the vital mission of educating and nurturing inner-city youth. For more than eight years, proceeds from the NCLB Golf Classic have driven new opportunities for St. Anthony, enabling the school's mission to develop knowledgeable, caring young leaders who excel through intercultural understanding and respect. NCLB tournament funds continue to supply the school with critical updates, including enhanced technology, updated learning materials, after-school enrichment programs, scholarship programs and more.

Specifically, the 2010 NCLB Golf Classic spurred various advancements, such as:
* Updated emergency systems to maintain safety standards
* Created a state of the art Media Center with sophisticated digital resources and library
* Funding for experiences beyond the classroom, including prom and graduation ceremonies, and a trip for Eighth Grade graduates.

Beyond current updates, the NCLB Foundation is committed to securing a brilliant future for the St. Anthony School and Community Center. Thanks to the golf classic, the Foundation purchased a 9,000 square foot home adjacent to the school, to serve as expansion space in coming years. The 2011 Golf Classic will help bring these and other investments to life for St. Anthony's student body.

"10 years ago, dropping my children off at a private school in North Dallas, I came to the heartfelt realization that not every Dallas family can afford the same education. Just a few miles away, in fact, many inner-city children have entirely different day-to-day school experiences," said Mark Wischmeyer, CEO, Wischmeyer Benefit Partners. "After speaking to a group of friends that felt the same need, we decided to start a charity that could help normalize that difference. The NCLB golf tournament was introduced as a way for Dallas entrepreneurial leaders to help build a better future for our own city's children, with education as the highest priority. Now entering our tenth year, we aim to raise $200,000 in 2011, to continue this mission for the children of St. Anthony School and Community Center."

"St. Anthony is one of the places where miracles happen daily. The NCLB Golf Tournament provides the means by which St Anthony can continue to produce those miracles," said David Ray, Principal of St. Anthony School. "The teachers, staff and students dedicated to keeping up an exemplary school appreciate the NCLB Tournament, tournament volunteers, and most of all Mark Wischmeyer, for continued efforts to drive new opportunities and advancements for the school and community."

The 2011 NCLB tournament features a scramble format, with fees priced $600 per individual or $2,400 for a foursome. Tournament sponsorship opportunities are available through April 19. Levels range from bronze to title, and include prominent name placement on tournament media, among other benefits. Visit the NCLB site (http://www.nochildleftbehindfoundation.org/) to participate in the event, and truly make a difference in the lives of Dallas-area children.

More about St. Anthony School and Community Center:

Delivering education in a safe and nurturing environment, St. Anthony School students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become high performing, goal oriented students. The South Dallas charter school has a long heritage of serving the community through its tradition and vision for the future of inner-city children. With enrollment currently at a record high, the school continues molding young minds in preparation for their next steps. Visit http://www.saadallas.org/ for more information.

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Regional Events

INNOVATE 2011 Solution Spotlight Will Feature Hosting, Cloud Computing, Web-based Applications for Nonprofit Organizations

Author: JMT Consulting Group
Dateline: Patterson, New York (PATTERSON, N.Y.)  | Wed, 13 Apr 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “JMT Consulting Group announced today a special Solution Spotlight track for nonprofit organizations attending JMT's annual conference INNOVATE 2011. One of the Solution Spotlight sessions will be 'Saving Money for Nonprofits Through Hosted Solutions.'”



A R T I C L E:

JMT Consulting Group (http://www.jmtconsulting.com/) announced today a special Solution Spotlight track for nonprofit organizations attending JMT's annual conference INNOVATE 2011.

One of the Solution Spotlight sessions will be "Saving Money for Nonprofits Through Hosted Solutions" and will be presented by Stanley Kania, CEO of Software Link, Inc. (http://www.software-link.com/). In addition to the insights shared at the session, INNOVATE attendees have the opportunity to access Sage MIP Fund Accounting in a hosted environment during the conference.

"Software Link and JMT will offer INNOVATE attendees a chance to work with hosted software while at the conference," explains JMT Consulting Group CEO and Founder Jacqueline M. Tiso. "The software used during the Sage MIP Fund Accounting and Sage Fundraising training sessions at INNOVATE will be hosted and available for attendees to access via their laptops."

The INNOVATE Solution Spotlight track includes:
* Web-based Expense Management with RestEasy
* Saving Money for Nonprofits Through Hosted Solutions
* Maximize Funding with Sage Grant Management
* Increased Giving, Participation and Support with Sage Fundraising Online
* Build and Manage Benefits and Deduction with Sage Human Resources Module
* Strategic Insight Into Your Business Planning with Sage Active Planner.

The 7th annual INNOVATE conference will be at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut April 27-28. INNOVATE (http://www.jmtconsulting.com/resources/innovate/) is a two-day conference for nonprofit and public sector organizations interested in improving their working knowledge of popular software Sage MIP Fund Accounting and Sage Fundraising 50.

About JMT Consulting Group:

JMT Consulting Group is a leading provider of software and consulting services to Community Action Partnerships, Head Starts, Community Healthcare organizations, charter schools, membership organizations and other types of nonprofits. With over 2,000 clients across the country JMT Consulting Group offers a variety of services including hosting, business process improvement, implementation, system selection and system integration as well as a broad portfolio of leading nonprofit solutions, including Sage MIP Fund Accounting, Intacct, Convio, and more, to help nonprofit organizations achieve their mission.

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Awards and Honors, Restaurant, Hotel and Hospitality

Moonlite Bar-B-Q: Kentucky Living Readers Say It’s Best in the State

Author: Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn
Dateline: Owensboro, Kentucky (OWENSBORO, Ky.)  | Wed, 13 Apr 2011

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Moonlite Bar-B-Q has done it again. For the second year in a row, Kentucky Living Magazine readers voted and made their voices heard - Moonlite has the best barbecue in Kentucky.”



A R T I C L E:

Moonlite Bar-B-Q has done it again. For the second year in a row, Kentucky Living Magazine readers voted and made their voices heard - Moonlite has the best barbecue in Kentucky.

In March, Kentucky Living staff asked its readers to send in their votes for 18 of Kentucky's "Best Ofs" - from fishing spots and antique shops to barbecue joints. There were many great choices in all categories, but only a few prevailed.

Family-owned Moonlite Bar-B-Q is well-known all around Kentucky for its barbecue mutton and ribs, burgoo (a spicy stew) and country ham.

"It's the 'family touch' that makes it so good," says Patrick Bosley, manager of Moonlite Bar-B-Q. "We're on our fourth generation of family working here. Barbecue is nothing but hard work. For example, it takes 12 hours to cook mutton. That attention to detail, coupled with a great atmosphere make for a memorable experience."

Bosley believes that it's not just about the food - the atmosphere and how people are treated also count.

"We treat our customers like friends and family," he adds. "We're lucky to bring it all to the table."

And, although family owned and operated, Moonlite Bar-B-Q has 140 employees. It has a USDA-processing facility from which they sell wholesale barbecue to other restaurants and stores; it has a catering service that can cater anywhere in the U.S.; and there is also an online mail order service for multiple products including brisket, sauces, ribs and more.

"Our newest product was created due to popular demand," adds Bosley. "It's called 'Moondust' and is a barbecue rub that has no MSG or salt. It's on the spicy side with a base of smoked paprika."

Moonlite Bar-B-Q's motto is: "When only the best will do...Moonlite Bar-B-Q." Well, it appears that this motto has been put to the test and they delivered.

For more information, visit: www.moonlite.com, or check them out on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/moonlitebarbq .

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