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Parkersburg, WV (Vocus) November 22, 2010 After two years of federal energy tax credits that provided incentives for homeowners to purchase energy-efficient upgrades, experts at Simonton Windows believe there will be a shift in homeowner product needs in 2011.”The Federal Energy Tax Credit available to consumers under the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 definitely raised the    .. more …

The Township’s Recreation, Culture, and Parks Division has been presented with the 2010 LERN Award for Excellence in Brochure Design for its 2010 Summer Camp Guide. LERN (Learning Resources Network) is an international association that promotes life-long learning and provides members from around the world with programs and ideas for marketing, programming, and brochure and web design.Each year,    .. more …

Nine lucky execs and managers are off to some of the world’s finest learning institutions, courtesy of the first round of the PM’s Business Scholarships.The scholarships cover the cost of studying at an internationally-recognised, world-class business school, including course fees, airfares, and accommodation.The scheme will assist members of the business community who are “adding real    .. more …

Based in Hubei’s capital city Wuhan, the new OC will focus efforts on Central China, in particular Hubei, Hunan and Jiangxi provinces.The center will bring IE Singapore and Singapore Economic Development Board under one roof to facilitate trade and investment activities.It will assist Singapore-based companies to explore business collaborations and opportunities with the Chinese enterprises, help    .. more …

Speaking with DJ Envy , Banks recalled 50 and Em pulling a fast one over him moments before presenting him with a gold certified plaque for “Beamer, Benz or Bentley.”Footage of the prank landed online last September showing Em accusing Banks of turning him down for a guest appearance feature.50 added fuel to the fire by questioning Banks’ loyalty.Banks’ new album, Hunger For More 2 , is slated to    .. more …

11.23.2010-As we enter a fourth holiday season with a stagnant economy and high unemployment, many parents and grandparents are looking for Christmas gifts that can pull double-duty as good investments. Instead of buying a frivolous gift that will be quickly forgotten or an e-gadget that becomes obsolete overnight, parents are buying holiday gifts that will continue to pay off over time. Enter    .. more …

For years Tracy Tefft donated clothes and food to Westerly AreaRest Meals, Inc., the Spruce Street facility better known asWARM.In October 2008, Tefft lost her waitressing job of eight yearsat the Wood River Inn in Richmond. To make the $1,339 mortgagepayment on the home she built with her four adult sons, who rangein age from 23 to 30, she tapped her savings and then started usingher credit    .. more …

Dennis Crowley is the co-founder of Foursquare, a service that mixes social, locative and gaming elements to encourage people to explore the cities in which they live. Previously, Dennis founded dodgeball.com, one of the first mobile social services in the US, which was acquired by Google in 2005. In 2005 Dennis was named one of the “Top 35 Innovators Under 35″ by MIT’s Technology Review    .. more …

On Wednesday, Nov. 3rd, 2010, the Yale Political Union debated “Resolved: Government should not provide for the poor” with Cato Institute’s senior fellow, Michael Tanner. This post contains speeches made by members of the YPU. Speeches on the Negative:1st Negative Speech, by Gabriel Zucker, student leader of Yale Hunger and Homelessness Action Project Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you, Mr.    .. more …

For Immediate Release Awards ceremony for Palm Springs Holiday Banner Artists Contact: Joy Meredith Main Street Board of Directors President 760-333-6820 November 29, 2010 The awards ceremony honoring the 50 Palm Springs area students who painted banners for the 18th Annual Palm Springs Holiday Banner Program will be held Tuesday November 30, 2010 at 3:30 pm on the Village Green, 219 S.    .. more …