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Last Updated: May 16, 2008 - 3:57:59 AM

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National Archives and Ancestry.com Partner to Make Millions of Historical Documents Available Online
To celebrate Memorial Day and honor all who have served our country, Ancestry.com – the world’s largest online resource for family history – is teaming up with the National Archives and Records Administration – the nation’s record keeper – to kick off a new agreement that makes millions of historical records more easily available to the public.
May 16, 2008 - 3:40:48 AM

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National Postal Forum Workshops Help Businesses Find Success In Mail
The 2008 National Postal Forum is going to extremes to help businesses navigate the terrain of mail more smoothly. This year’s theme is “extreme performance” and workshops will offer attendees the opportunity to hear from industry experts on proven strategies for success
Apr 30, 2008 - 7:28:42 PM

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Free Small Business Workshop to Help Small Businesses Get Funds for Tech Research
Small, high-tech firms interested in developing and commercializing cutting-edge energy and environmental technologies can attend a free workshop on April 22 to learn how to win funds to hone their concepts.
Apr 18, 2008 - 7:36:02 PM

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Women, Addiction and Recovery Conference September 15-17
Don’t miss the 3rd National Conference on Women, Addiction and Recovery. This conference brings together the leaders, directors and other stakeholders in women’s services to hear current research, discuss implementation and promote effective leadership to professionals and stakeholders to assist women with substance use disorders and their families.
Apr 11, 2008 - 5:51:39 AM

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National Trademark Expo to be held at USPTO’s Alexandria Campus April 10-12
U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jon Dudas will formally open the National Trademark Expo on Thursday, April 10. Joining Under Secretary Dudas will be Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille, Smokey Bear, the Pillsbury Doughboy®, Sprout® and other iconic trademarked characters. Also on hand will be Anson Williams, who played “Potsie” on the 1970s TV series, “Happy Days.” His firm Starmaker Products is an exhibitor at the Expo.
Apr 10, 2008 - 3:49:57 AM

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Ten-Digit Telephone Numbering For Internet-Based Telecommunications Relay Services: FCC hold Workshop
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that it will hold a stakeholder workshop on solutions for implementing a ten-digit numbering plan for the Internet-based forms of telecommunications relay service (TRS), including Video Relay Service (VRS) and IP Relay.
Apr 7, 2008 - 11:42:55 AM

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Free Genealogy Fair: National Archives Hosts Free Genealogy Fair
The National Archives will host its fourth annual Genealogy Fair. This year’s program will highlight Federal records located at the National Archives relating to general genealogy, World War I, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Sessions will offer guidance on topics including Civil War pension files, Freedmen’s Bureau marriage records, World War I draft registration records, and New Deal publications. National Archives staff will demonstrate how to use databases including the Archival Research Catalog (ARC) and Access to Archival Databases (AAD). The fair will provide information and guidance for experienced genealogy professionals and novices alike. This event is free and open to the public.
Apr 4, 2008 - 3:18:55 AM

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Managing Your Small Business During Economic Slowdown Workshop
The U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Chapter (www.uspaacc-se.com) is committed to supporting and helping to grow Asian American businesses. The workshop will focus on certain measures small business owners can take to prepare for the worst and plan for the best in order not to participate or even capitalize in this economic slowdown.
Mar 27, 2008 - 11:44:29 PM

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2008 International MBA Business Case Competition: USPTO and The George Washington University Team Up
The George Washington University School of Business has partnered with the Department of Commerce’s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its 2008 International Business Case Competition. The competition has brought together 18 teams of MBA students from around the world, each of whom will present proposed solutions to the pressing issues of patent pendency and backlog at the USPTO. The competition will culminate on March 28-29 at the Washington Marriott Hotel, when the teams will present their proposals to a panel of judges, including USPTO senior management executives and business leaders from an array of industries including finance, technology, hospitality, consulting and others.
Mar 26, 2008 - 6:59:50 AM

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Phishing Workshop: FTC to Host Roundtable Discussion on Phishing Education
The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection will host a half-day roundtable discussion on phishing education on Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Phishing is a form of online identity theft that uses deceptive spam to trick consumers into divulging sensitive or personal information, including credit card numbers and other financial data, either through email or a link to a copycat site. The roundtable event will provide an opportunity for experts from business, government, the technology sector, the advocacy community, academia, and the media to discuss new strategies to increase awareness of the issue and decrease risky online behavior.
Mar 21, 2008 - 9:35:34 AM

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is special guest at Conversations at CAAM at 1:00pm
Join us as Karani Marcia Leslie interviews NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.  Mr. Abdul-Jabbar is a New York Times and Los Angeles Times best selling writer and has written six books. 
Mar 14, 2008 - 1:57:46 PM

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Dads get free legal advice and information about parenting
Information and legal advice about paternity, child custody, child support and parenting time will be available at the Dad's Legal Clinic on Wed., March 19 at the United Methodist Community House.
Mar 14, 2008 - 6:37:17 AM

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Building Islam in Detroit - Photo Exhibition Provides View of Muslim Life in America
Addis Ababa (U.S. Embassy) -- As part its African-American History Month Program, the United States Embassy today in Harar opened the photography exhibition “Building Islam in Detroit.”  Harari State President His Excellency Murad Abdulhadi and visiting United States speaker Reverend Dr. Elbert Ransom presided over the opening ceremony at the Amir Abdullahi Hall.  The exhibition is open to the public and will be on display in Harar until February 9.  The exhibition will open at the Dire Dawa Public Library on February 10, in Addis Ababa on February 25 and in Jimma on March 17.
Feb 8, 2008 - 8:10:55 AM

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Police Traffic Services Seminar - April 27-30, 2008 - Anaheim Marriott

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) is pleased to present the 16th Police Traffic Services (PTS) Seminar to be held at the Anaheim Marriott on April 27 – 30, 2008. This Seminar provides an opportunity to hear intriguing speakers, network, and exchange traffic safety ideas and practices. Selected grantees and several guest speakers will provide presentations during the course of the three days. Presentations will include examples of successful traffic safety programs and solutions to problems that face all of us in traffic safety.