Listen and celebrate the memory of Booker T. Washington
Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB)
To honor the memory of Booker T. Washington, one of the most important emancipated African Americans, Legacy Audio Books has released an audio book of Washington’s autobiography, “Up from Slavery.”
The core of Washington’s work was dedicated to educating disenfranchised Blacks in the South and finding ways to unify people of all races. “Our audio book of ‘Up From Slavery’ will give listeners a wonderful, accurate account of Washington’s life.”
Born into slavery in the deep south of the United States, Washington emerged as one of the 19th century’s most recognized leaders, orators and educators. His life and work remains a source of inspiration not only for African Americans but also for all Americans. “Up From Slavery” reflects the thoughts of this great man, who went on to establish one of the most important schools for African Americans in the south, the Tuskegee Industrial Institute.
In the impassioned delivery of Barnes, the “Up from Slavery” audio book brings Washington alive to listeners and drives home the “gems of wisdom” that he scatters throughout his book. “Up From Slavery” is part of Legacy Audio Books’ mission to produce high quality audio books of primarily, but not exclusively, prominent historical figures.
Army National Guard Joins GoArmyEd in 2011
Arlington, VA (Vocus/PRWEB)
Starting June 4, Army National Guard (ARNG) Soldiers will begin familiarization with GoArmyEd, the U.S. Army’s online portal for the delivery of education services.
GoArmyEd accommodates all online transactions related to the continuing education needs of Army personnel, including tasks such as requesting and processing tuition assistance for classroom and distance-learning courses, and the management of their educational activities.
“Adding the Guard to GoArmyEd completes the Army’s vision of an enterprise education system that serves every Soldier, regardless of their service component,” said Ileen Rogers, the director of the Army Continuing Education System. “By virtualizing and centralizing tuition assistance operations, we take a significant step toward providing the very best education service for our men and women in uniform.”
GoArmyEd currently supports active duty and Army Reserve Soldiers as a one-stop operation in which Soldiers, Army Education counselors, and member schools can seamlessly conduct online business for all education needs. In addition to providing the Army with centralized management of tuition assistance (TA) for Soldiers, GoArmyEd also offers greater visibility and improved accuracy in funding and forecasting. Additionally, it has streamlined and standardized services at all Army education centers.
Federal Task Force in Bullying Prevention Invites Public to Submit Ideas on Ways to Combat Bullying
The Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Task Force announced today that it will begin accepting submissions from the public of field-based practices to combat bullying. Entries that are approved for posting on the website—www.bullyinginfo.org—can include formats ranging from research articles to youth-produced public service announcements (PSAs). All materials and resources posted must be free of charge and hosted on either a government or non-profit website.
“We know that many programs are successfully addressing bullying and want to share those materials with others,” says Kevin Jennings, assistant deputy secretary for the U.S. Department of Education’s Education Department’s Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools who also chairs the Federal Partners in Bullying Prevention Task Force. “Our goal is to create an easy, central location for anyone to access information.”
Findyouthinfo.gov, an inter-agency federal government website that provides information on creating, maintaining and strengthening effective youth programs, already accepts submissions of evaluated, evidence-based programs on bullying for its program directory. In addition to information on bullying, submissions also are accepted for a range of other youth topics such as health and nutrition, positive youth development, substance use, parenting, and more. To submit field-based material to Bullyinginfo.org and/or Findyouthinfo.gov, please visit www.findyouthinfo.gov/resourcesubmission.aspx. To submit evaluated evidence-based programs, please visit www.findyouthinfo.gov/nominate.shtml.
RESTORING HONOR-Glenn Beck- Sarah Palin
Join GLENN BECK, SARAH PALIN & the SOWF
in WASHINGTON D.C.
at the steps of the
LINCOLN MEMORIAL
August 28, 2010
10:00 AM
-No tickets required-
Appearances from Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck, Jo Dee Messina & More!
The Restoring Honor Rally is a non-political and non-partisan event. All proceeds will go
to the 501 (c)3 charity The Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF).
F.A.Q’s
1) Who are the speakers?
The speakers include Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, and Marcus Luttrell. Jo Dee Messina will be
performing as well.
2) Is this a 9/12 or Tea Party rally?
No. The Restoring Honor Rally is neither a 9/12 nor a Tea Party rally. There will be absolutely no
politics involved. This rally will honor the troops, unite the American people under the principles of
integrity and truth, and make a pledge to restore honor within ourselves and our country.
4) What can I bring?
You can bring small umbrellas, bottled water, bag lunches, snacks, lawn chairs, cameras, blankets,
small coolers, backpacks, and flags.
5) What CAN’T I bring?
Please no helium balloons, pets, alcohol, fireworks, or glass containers. Please refrain from bringing
signs (political or otherwise) as they may deter from the peaceful message we are bringing to
Washington.
6) What is the best way to get to Washington D.C.?
Parking is very difficult to find in DC. Therefore, we suggest traveling with a group from your area.
You can reserve or register a bus on our website. Please find bus registration info by visiting
www.glennbeck.com/828
6) How should I dress?
Remember, it gets very hot and humid in Washington, D.C. late August, so be sure to wear
comfortable and lightweight clothes. Rain is also unpredictable that time of year, so keep your fingers
crossed, but pack an umbrella!
7) Can I camp out at the Lincoln Memorial site?
Due to NPS laws, no one is allowed to camp out overnight at the Lincoln Memorial site.
How can I volunteer?
The best way to help us is to spread the word about the rally. Please hand this flyer out to your family
and friends, and make sure your community is aware—whether that’s your neighborhood, church,
school, office, etc.
The JW Marriott Hotel in Washington DC Offers an Exciting Newseum Hotel Vacation Package & Tickets
JW Marriott Hotel Washington DC is now offering a hotel package for DC’s newest museum, Newseum. Enjoy great rates, an ideal location and a unique and educational experience at this Newseum hotel.
Washington, DC (PRWEB) — More news is made daily in the nation’s capital than any other city in the world. This fall, the JW Marriott Hotel Washington, DC gives guests the opportunity to experience news and history in a whole new way at the Newseum, the district’s latest museum. When guests book the JW Marriott’s Newseum hotel package including Newseum tickets, they will receive access to the museum’s five centuries of news history, plus high-tech and hands-on exhibits such as the same day newspaper front pages from around the world, Pulitzer Prize Photographs, the Berlin Wall Gallery, and the interactive “Be a TV Reporter” experience. And because there’s so much to see, the JW Marriott hotel is including a guaranteed 2 p.m. late check-out. With hotel rates starting at $209, now through December 31, 2010, the Newseum vacation package with tickets is available Thursday – Sunday and includes:
• American Breakfast for two at the Avenue Grill
• Two complimentary Newseum tickets
• 2:00pm late check-out
Newseum hotel package rates are per room, per night based on availability and exclude tax and gratuities. Terms and conditions apply. For more information or reservations on this Newseum hotel deal, please call (800) 834-6418 or visit www.jwmarriottdc.com. Refer to promotional code XY0.
Washington DC Green Wedding Consortium Announces $50,000 Green Wedding Giveaway on the Weddzilla Blog
The Washington DC Green Wedding Consortium (DCGWC) has just announced the 2nd annual $50,000 Green (Eco-Friendly) Wedding Giveaway. The wedding will be held on Earth Day 2010 (April 22, 2010) for a lucky Washington, DC area couple.
Tysons Corner, VA (Vocus) — Weddzilla.com, social networking website dedicated to simplifying the wedding planning process, has been chosen as the exclusive blog for information related to the 2010 DC Earth Day $50,000 Wedding Giveaway Contest (http://blog.weddzilla.com/2009/10/weddzilla-blog-announces-washington-dc.html).
The Washington DC Green Wedding Consortium (DCGWC) has just announced the 2nd annual $50,000 Green (Eco-Friendly) Wedding Giveaway. The wedding will be held on Earth Day 2010 (April 22, 2010) for a lucky Washington, DC area couple. The winning couple will be the first featured GREEN Bloggers and will actively blog about their journey throughout the wedding planning process on the Weddzilla Blog
All applications must be submitted online by October 20th, 2009. The contest is open to all couples in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. Ten finalists will be chosen for in-person interviews. The winning couple will be announced on December 9, 2009 at the DCGWC Holiday Party. Apply today on the Weddzilla Blog (http://blog.weddzilla.com/2009/10/weddzilla-blog-announces-washington-dc.html).
Washington Marriott at Metro Center Hotel, Downtown Washington DC Undergoes Renovation
Washington Marriott at Metro Center has completed an $11 million hotel renovation to cater to both business and leisure guests in Washington, DC near the Convention Center.
Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) — The Washington Marriott at Metro Center hotel celebrated its 15 year anniversary with the completion of an $11 million renovation. Situated in the center of downtown Washington, DC near the Metro Center station, the 459 room hotel recently unveiled the new look and feel of its lobby, meeting space, restaurant and concierge lounge.
“We are virtually a new hotel; the property has been re-invented with a contemporary look and feel that is both warm and inviting.” said Meg Bobinski, general manager. “We look forward to welcoming our loyal guests as well as new ones to our redesigned hotel and continue to provide Marriott’s legendary service to travelers from across the globe.”
An ideal Washington, DC Convention Center hotel, the Washington Marriott at Metro Center hotel’s renovated meeting space is ideal for business and social occasions, offering a total of 15,379 square feet of updated meeting space-with the 6,447 square-foot Grand Ballroom and 15 flexible breakout rooms. The new Junior Ballroom on the second floor has windows overlooking 12th Street, and has over 3,000 square feet of meeting space and 2,000 square feet of pre-function space. Technological capabilities of this renovated Washington, DC business hotel include high-speed Wi-Fi access in all meeting rooms and a state-of-the-art audio visual system. A 24-hour business center is also available to meet guests’ needs.
All guest-rooms come equipped with a 32-inch high-definition LG® plasma screen television and Marriott’s plug-in panel that provides customers with multi-tasking abilities through versatile multimedia usage. Two new self-serve kiosks have been added to the lobby to allow business and leisure travelers to check-in, check-out and print boarding passes with ease.
With Wi-Fi through out the lobby, guests of this redesigned Washington, DC hotel can upload and work on their personal laptops or relax in front flat screen high-def television. Available Monday through Friday, Marriott Rewards® members have access to the new concierge lounge overlooking the hotel’s courtyard.
Fire & Sage, the hotel’s new casual restaurant with an all-day-dining menu, features American specialties with chef Aaron Tootill’s innovative twists. The restaurant’s wine menu features a mix of California, European and other world selections, both big-label and boutique. Regional microbrew beers complete the restaurant’s selection of American and international draught and bottled beers. The hotel also features a new Starbucks® with signature coffee drinks and pastries.
The Washington Marriott at Metro Center hotel participates in Marriott’s Green Meetings program, offering eco-friendly green meeting products that enable groups of all sizes to save water and energy, reduce waste and recycle during their stays. Energy efficient lighting is used throughout the hotel and recycling bins are offered during meetings at the groups’ request. In addition, the hotel uses green products such as pens and notepads made from recycled material, linen-less tables and filtered water in glass pitchers, in lieu of plastic water bottles.