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The National Council for History Education presents its 2008 Conference: April 3 - 6 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown, Louisville, KY. Featured speakers include James McPherson (Pulitzer Prize winner and Civil War scholar) and Mary Beth Norton (Cornell University), as well as Fritz Fischer (University of Northern Colorado) and Phil Nicolosi (New Jersey). Other features include the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Memorial, Churchill Downs, The Frazier International History Museum, The Bourbon Trail, The Louisville Slugger Museum, The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, and more! Endorsed by the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. Conference Location: Louisville, KY Conference Hotel: Louisville Marriott Downtown Conference Dates: April 3 - 6, 2008 Conference Rates: as low as $99 for members Registration: opens September 1 on-line

The conference, which is organized by Datamatix in association with our global partners, will explore innovative developments for Small and Medium Businesses in a global economy and provide delegates with the valuable opportunity to exchange ideas with international counterparts as to how a small and medium size business can best be positioned for local and global success. More than 500 business owners, entrepreneurs, economists, government and community leaders not just from the GCC region but also from Europe, North Africa and Asia are expected to attend the event, speakers and panelists will include leaders, sr. level executives from the Government and Private sector.

Event Profile: International Forecourt & Fuel Equipment Show (IFFE) is Europe's premier event for the latest in fuel and forecourt equipment, alongside innovations in convenience retailing for anyone with an onsite retail outlet. Visitor's Profile: Attracting suppliers and buyers of equipment used in the storage, distribution and dispensing of fuel, plus car washes, car care equipment and building contractors - you'll meet your target audience at IFFE. Exhibitor's Profile: Visitors will find everything they need for their business at IFFE from equipment and services used in the storage, distribution and dispensing of fuel to car care equipment, building contractors, in-store and ancillary products. Organizer: William Reed Exhibitions Broadfield Park, Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(1293)-613400 Fax: +(44)-(1293)-610383

Event Profile: Oceanology International is the world's largest marine science and ocean technology exhibition and conference, covering all aspects of the industry - survey, hydrography, remote sensing, navigation, position fixing, environment and coastal protection, diving & underwater services, pollution monitoring & control, leisure, resources, defence and regulation of the sea. Highlights: OI 04 attracted a record audience. 7,003 industry professionals arrived in London over four days to attend the world's premier marine science/ocean technology exhibition & conference, OI London 2004. With a large number of exhibitors reporting contracts signed at the show, and visitors from over 70 countries attending, the latest event has been hailed as one of the best ever, especially for its clear international relevance to the marine science industry. Visitor's Profile: Metocean Specialist, Surveyor, Port Hydrographer, Marine Ecophysiologist, Principal Hydrographic Surveyor, Naval Adviser, Physical Oceanogrpaher, Marine Geophysicist, Hydrographic Systems Manager, Marine Science Advisor, Research Scientist, Senior Geophysicist, Head of Offshore Surveys, Survey Operations manager, Global Survey Manager are the target visitors. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Acoustics, Climate Change, Dredging & Coastal Engineering, Geosciences, Marine Civil Engineering, Marine Environmental Sciences, Marine GIS Marine Pollution, Marine Renewables, Maritime Defence & Security, Navigation & Remote Sensing, Ocean Observation & Modelling, Oceanography, Subsea Systems, hydrography, environment and coastal protection, diving & underwater services, pollution monitoring & control, defence and regulation of the sea etc. Organizer: Spearhead Exhibitions Limited Oriel House, 26, The Quadrant, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(20)-84398900 Fax: +(44)-(20)-84398855

January 17-18, 2008- Radisson Warwick Hotel, Philadelphia, PA Featuring Case Studies and Lessons Learned! · Development and Commercialization of a Pre-Filled Product · Evaluating Proper General Trends for Autoinjectors and Pre-Filled Syringes · Manufacturing and Outsourcing Strategies of Pre-Filled Syringes · Examining Potential Interaction Between Pre-Filled Syringes and Biopharmaceutical Products · Inspecting Pre-Filled Syringes for Both Particulate Matter and for Cosmetic Defects · Syringe Plunger Movement During Air Shipments · Suitability for Intended Use Considerations for Pre-filled Syringe Systems ......And much more

The 6th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities will be held from January 11 (Friday) to January 14 (Monday), 2008 at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, and the Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Honolulu is located on the island of Oahu. Oahu is often nicknamed "the gathering place". The 2008 Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities will once again be the gathering place for academicians and professionals from arts and humanities related fields from all over the world. The main goal of the 2008 Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities is to provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various arts and humanities related fields from all over the world to come together and learn from each other. An additional goal of the conference is to provide a place for academicians and professionals with cross-disciplinary interests related to arts and humanities to meet and interact with members inside and outside their own particular disciplines. Performing artists (live dance, theater, and music) interested in displaying their talents will be accommodated whenever possible. Additional Information Anthropology Archeology Architecture Art Dance English Ethnic Studies Film Geography Graphic Design History Languages Literature Linguistics Music Performing Arts Philosophy Religion Speech/Com Theatre Visual Arts

This is a conference about people, about the ways they interact with one another and with the physical, legal, social, and economic environments that surround them. While the conference is about crime prevention, there is much to be learned from programs and projects that are not specifically focused on either crime or prevention.

Introduction: The political freedom that we won in 1947 is only the first step towards achieving the goal of ¡¥Purna Swaraj¡¦ for India. We also need to win economic, social and moral freedoms as pointed out by Mahatma Gandhi in a letter written on 27th Jan. 1948, just 3 days before his martyrdom. This is the unfinished task bequeathed to posterity by the Father of the nation and other ¡¥freedom fighters¡¦ who laid down their lives for the political freedom of this country. Of these three-fold freedoms that are yet to be won for India, the ¡¥moral freedom¡¦ is the most important one at this critical moment in the history of our nation. Without moral freedom no other freedom can be sustained. Hence, a ¡¥Second Freedom Struggle¡¦ has become an imperative of the era to liberate India from the evil forces and win moral freedom for our country. Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram: Gandhigram Rural University www.ruraluniv.ac.in was founded on Gandhian Principles. It dedicates its services to Rural Development. The University is known for its Community Development and Extension Programmes as well as social research activities. The Alumni of the University engage themselves in various tasks focused on National Development. They play a vital role in the National Development with NGOs participation and partnership. This reputed University has a track record in organizing, conducting conferences and setting trends at the National and International level. It is now well poised for the Second Freedom Struggle. Location: Gandhigram is located 55 km away from Madurai on the northern side. The nearest airport is Madurai and the nearest railway station is Dindigul and Ambathurai, which is closer to Gandhigram Rural University. All the trains stop at Ambathurai except a few trains. National Regeneration Movement (NRM): The National Regeneration Movement was initiated by Swami Sachidananda Bharathi at Hyderabad during the Golden Jubilee of Indian Independence for moral regeneration and national reconstruction of India under the patronage of Swami Ranganathananda and with the active support of Bharat Ratna Sri.C.Subramaniam. During this 10th anniversary of NRM Swami Sachidananda Bharathi is undertaking an all-India peace pilgrimage to unite the citizens of this country for the mission of national regeneration and to seek their active participation in transforming NRM into a ¡¥Second Freedom Struggle¡¦ for the moral freedom of India. Swamiji started his all-India peace pilgrimage which he has termed ¡¥Desh Vandana-2007¡¦ from New Delhi on 30th Jan 2007 with a self-dedication at Rajghat and a prayer meeting at Gandhi Smriti. Gandhigram Rural University also wishes to play a humble yet valuable part in this historic mission About the Seminar: Soon after the conclusion of ¡¥Desh Vandana-2007¡¦ on 30th Jan 2008 at Gandhi Mandapam, Kanyakumari, there will be a 3-day National Seminar from 1st to 3rd February 2008 at Gandhigram Rural University on ¡§Gandhian Liberation Techniques for the National Regeneration Movement (Second Freedom Struggle)¡¨. We are glad that our University is given the opportunity to host this National Seminar. Those attending this national seminar are expected to play leadership roles in the NRM. I am informed that you are keen to join us in the national seminar. I extend a warm welcome to you to Gandhigram Rural University. Please fill up the enclosed registration form and send it to us along with the registration fee of Rs.300/- drawn in favour of Navasrushti International Trust payable at Ernakulam. You need to meet only your transportation expenses to and from Gandhigram University. We will be glad to extend warm hospitality including accommodation and food to all delegates. As we can accommodate only 150 delegates for this national seminar please send your registration at the earliest. Call for Paper: The full paper on Gandhian liberation techniques for Clean public life, Land and livelihood rights, Decentralisation of power and resources through PR institutions may be sent to the organizers. Kindly send a hard copy along with CD, neatly typed in A4 sheets, not exceeding 5-pages.

The 7th LATT Conference will be held March 26-29, 2008 at Virginia Tech. While abstracts on any aspect of Latin American Theatre may be submitted the general focus of the conference will be the question of the term itself "Latin American Theatre" and what that rubric has come to mean in cultural, political and geographical terms since the first LATT conference was held in 1982. the objective is to erase artificial regional and national frontiers, incorporate theatre people working in many regions and in different languages, and at the same time channel the dialogue toward some of the larger cultural issues that now engage Latin American and US Latino/a theatre scholars and practitioners, such as translation, adaptation, migration and the effects of globalization on cultural identities.

Hello folks, This is your friendly reminder about the 2008 Romance Slam Jam readers' and writers' conference (Apr 30 - may 4 2008, Chicago IL). Registration is open. I know May seems a long way off, but we want to see you all there and hopefully need to schedule additional reader sessions and workshops. So grab a friend or come solo. For full details, visit http://www.romanceslamjamconference.com Be sure to sign up for the monthly newsletter. If you still have questions after viewing the website, email me at deatri@romanceslamj am.org Romance Slam Jam 2008 Event Overview Welcome Reception Once a year, readers and authors of Black romance come together in a reunion of sorts. Come on out to the welcome reception to catch up with old friends and welcome new members to the Romance Slam Jam family. Reader Sessions: Come spend quality time with your favorite authors and discuss their past, present and future projects! With twenty-eight Reader Sessions, you are sure to be in Reader Heaven! Here are the authors slated to participate in the Reader sessions: AC Arthur, Alice Wootson, Altonya Washington, Ann Clay, Barbara Keaton, Bettye Griffin, Beverly Jenkins, Carol Ann Culbert Johnson, Celeste O. Norfleet, Cheris Hodges,Crystal Rhodes, Deatri King-Bey, Deborah Fletcher Mello, Deirdre Savoy, Denise Jeffries, Donna Hill, Dyanne Davis, Elaine Overton, Earl Sewell, Evelyn Palfrey, Francis Ray, Gloria Mallette, Gregory K. Morris, Gwyneth Bolton, Gwynne Forster, J. Jermayne, J. M. Jeffries, Karen White-Owens, Kayla Perrin, Kimberly Kaye Terry, Kimberly White, Kim Louise, Kim Robinson, LaConnie Taylor-Jones, Linda Hudson-Smith, Lisa G. Riley, Marilyn Tyner, Mary B. Morrison, Melanie Schuster, Michelle Larks, Michelle Monkou, Monica Jackson, Monique Lamont, Mr. Talley, Natalie Dunbar, Nathasha Brooks-Harris, Pamela Leigh Starr, Pam Osbey, Patricia Sargeant, Rhonda Jackson Joseph, Rochelle Alers, Roslyn Hardy Holcomb, Sean Young, Seressia Glass, Shelia Goss, Sherryle Jackson, Sylvia Hubbard, TaMara Dillard, T. Rhythm Knight, Tracee L. Garner, Wayne Jordan Intimate Sessions: Ten select readers will meet with the author of the hour. Intimate Sessions are your opportunity to have a more personal setting to hang out with your favorite author. These sessions will be conducted in the Presidential Suite and light hors d’oeuvre and/or a “Taste Of Chicago” will be served. Intimate Session Authors: Alice Wootson, AlTonya Washington, Beverly Jenkins, Deirdre Savoy, Donna Hill, Evelyn Palfrey, Francis Ray, Gloria Mallette, Gwyneth Bolton, Gwynne Forster, Kimberly Kaye Terry, Kim Louise, Marilyn Tyner, Mary B. Morrison, Rochelle Alers, Seressia Glass, Shelia Goss, Wayne Jordan Workshops: Character development, setting, research, promotions, taxes for writers…it’s all in there and a whole lot more. Learn the craft and your way around the publishing industry! Find out what the future holds for various publishing houses. Do you read book reviews? Would you like to join a review team? Don’t miss the panel discussion by members of some fantastic review teams. Keynote Luncheon This year’s keynote speaker, Alice Wootson, is a teacher who started writing novels after she retired. Her first novel, Snowbound with Love, was published in 2000. Her 10th novel, Ready to Take a Chance, was released in December, 2006. Mr. Romance Slam Jam It’s Friday night, what’s a romance lover to do? Hmmmm, how about attend the Mr. Romance Slam Jam Contest? Come on out and help select who will be Mr. Romance Slam Jam 2008. We’ll dance a little, give door prizes and have a lot of fun. Between the festivities, the Mr. Romance Slam Jam finalist will perform a scene from our favorite romance novels with various authors and readers. We’ll all vote, and the winner will be announced at the Emma Awards Banquet. The winner will receive a photo shoot to be on a cover of a romance novel. Please note the Mr. Romance Slam Jam contest is still under works. If we do not have the contest, we will have a fun-filled Friday Night Bash. Book Signing: For those of you who have never attended a Romance Slam Jam book signing, you are in for a treat. We know that over the years you have saved your favorite romance novels. The Book Signing is your chance to have those novels signed by the attending authors! (This event is open to the public. A book vendor will be there for additional novels) Emma Awards Banquet: Named after the co-founder of the Romance Slam Jam, the Emma Awards is the premier awards event for readers and authors of Black romance. Pass The Torch/Town Hall: Though we wish the conference would never end, we must all return home. Before you leave, we need to have a Romance Slam Jam family discussion, pass the torch to the next host city and say goodbye to our friends. See you at the Slam Jam Deatri King-Bey http://www.romanceslamjamconference.com Additional Information Romance Slam Jam 2008 Conference Fees Group Registration fee (5 people or more): $175 per person Deadline for Group Registration: December 31, 2007 Early-bird Registration: $200 Deadline for Early-bird registration: December 31, 2007 Regular Registration fee: $225 Deadline for Regular Registration: February 28, 2008 Late Registration fee: $250 **The registration fee gains you entrance into all of the Romance Slam Jam Conference events. If you are planning on bringing a guest who will not be attending the conference but would like to attend the Emma’s, Keynote Luncheon, or Mr. Romance Slam Jam Contest, please purchase them a ticket for said event(s). The prices for those tickets are below. Additional Keynote Luncheon Tickets: $50 each Additional Emma Awards Banquet Tickets: $100 each Additional Mr. Romance Slam Jam Contest Tickets: $10 each Chicago Transit Authority 1-day Visitor Pass: $5 each Please refer to the website for full details.