L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Big Sunday Join Forces for Largest Citywide Day of Service in the Nation, Up to 25,000 Volunteers Expected on Sunday, May 7
Los Angeles, CA (ContentDesk) May 5, 2006 -- Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and David Levinson, Founder and Chair of Big Sunday, will join up to 25,000 Angelenos for the largest citywide day of service in the USA on Sunday, May 7th, 2006 at sites throughout the City of Los Angeles and Southern California. "We expect up to 25,000 people to volunteer this Sunday, May 7th for Big Sunday 06, L.A.s Annual Day of Service," said Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa. "Whether you can give an hour, or the entire day, you can be a part of this citywide effort to beautify Los Angeles and build community pride. Cook meals for the homeless, landscape your school, paint a house, or attend a community concert -- Big Sunday has something for everyone."David Levinson added, "What makes Big Sunday different from other grassroots volunteer projects is its unique philosophy: everyone, regardless of how rich or poor, how old or young, your race, religion, gender or ethnicity, can help someone -- everyone helps, everyone wins." On Big Sunday 06, L.A.s Annual Day of Service, up to 25,000 volunteers, from preschoolers to seniors, coming from over 150 schools and organizations throughout Southern California, will work on over 250 community service projects in neighborhoods all over Los Angeles.
Projects are designed for anyone, accommodating all age-groups and schedules, with projects lasting from one hour to the whole day.The wide range of projects includes: landscaping and beautifying schools, hospices, and halfway houses; rehabilitating and painting homes; cooking and serving meals for the homeless; transforming corners of blight into community living rooms; painting out graffiti; creating community murals; decorating flower pots for the infirm; singing to lonely seniors; picking up trash off the street, at the beach, and along the Los Angeles River; assisting animal rescue groups; knitting clothing for premature babies; assembling packages for troops abroad; raising money for organizations through car washes, bake sales, and flea markets; taking at-risk and homeless youth and their families to special events around Los Angeles; participating in a health fair, job fair, or cultural festival; and many other projects. There will also be collection drives for books, clothes, stuffed animals, socks and underwear, among other items. Blood drives, free outdoor concerts, and a pizza party at the L.A. Zoo for all volunteers will also take place at different times throughout the day.Big Sunday 06, L.A.s Annual Day of Service, is organized through a partnership between the Office of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and Big Sunday.
Big Sunday was started in 1999 by Levinson, a writer by trade, as Temple Israel of Hollywoods Mitzvah Day with just 300 volunteers. Last year, Big Sunday totaled 8000 volunteers of every race, religion, socio-economic and ethnic group from all over Southern California.Mayor Villaraigosa has sponsored nearly one dozen highly successful and very popular local and citywide community days of service -- first as Councilmember of the 14th Council District and then as Mayor. On October 8, 2005 Mayor Villaraigosa organized the first City-wide Day of Service for our Youth which brought in over 7500 volunteers from across Los Angeles. In late 2005, the leaders of Big Sunday and the Office of Mayor Villaraigosa agreed to join forces to organize the largest day of service in the nation. By joining forces, the Office of Mayor Villaraigosa and Big Sunday expect up to 25,000 volunteers on May 7th, 2006."Beautifying the community and building community pride have always been the goal of our community days of service," said Mayor Villaraigosa.
"Big Sunday 06, L.A.s Annual Day of Service will show us what we can accomplish if we all work together towards these common goals."Sponsors include: Toyota Motor Corporation, Temple Israel of Hollywood, The Walt Disney Company, Paramount Pictures, NBC Universal, Latham and Watkins LLP, and Playa Vista Corporation. To register and to view a list of projects by area, the public and media can go to www.bigsunday.org .Preparation work for many of the projects that will take place on Big Sunday will begin this week..
Ever wanted to make your own Themed Gift Baskets?
If you've always wanted to know how to make your own gift baskets, this article will give you some tips to get started. Gift baskets are such a wonderful gift and can be given for any occasion. Creating personalized themed gift baskets is a great gift to give that someone special. Gift Baskets are easy to make and a joy to give. When creating a themed gift basket, don't limit yourself as to the type of basket that you can create.
It can be something simple and small, homemade or lots of great goodies that make a really beautiful gift basket.Here are some unique themed gift basket ideas for children, teenagers and parents: Teenaged Girls Gift BasketFind a small to medium sized basket and line the basket with pink tissue paper or raffia grass. Buy a sampler pack of flavored lip glosses, powders, lotions, a makeup kit and a light sporty fragrance and artistically arrange. Don't forget bracelets, rings, watches, earrings, and necklaces. Wrap the basket with colored cellophane and...
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Smart Turnout (London UK) Launches Ivy League Range Of Clothing
London, (ContentDesk) January 13, 2006 -- Smart Turnout was the idea of Philip Turner, who had produced a very distinctive jumper for his own regiment
- the Scots Guards, with a band of dicing on it. The colours used to distinguish between regiments are strong and bonding for members and alumni alike and with the colours of these insignias as inspiration, Smart Turnout has designed a classic range of clothing for men using the different colour.
Over the years this has grown to include school, university and club colours in subtle combinations to create inclusive ranges of clothing to include hand made silver cufflinks, suspenders, neckties, woolen wraps and the very distinctive striped socks are some of the products in the their current range.Smart Turnout has developed a range of clothing for many of the famous British regiments such as the Black Watch and Argyll, Sutherland Highlanders and Brigade of Guards along with other schools and colleges in the UK.
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Guide to Easy, Affordable Baby Shower Decorations
Great baby shower decorations are more about using your imagination than your pocketbook! You can create a wonderful party mood with simple, high-impact arrangements. This article details some of the best ideas for baby shower decorations. Use balloons artfullyBalloons make it feel like a party! Always have balloons at your events. Here's a money-saver tip -- your local 99? store will usually have balloons at a much lower price than most party stores. A basic use of balloons is to create color spots around the room or area where you're holding the baby shower.
Tie a bunch of helium balloons to an anchor. Use baby items like booties, soft toys or baby bottles filled with water as anchors. Always use an odd number of balloons in a bunch. If you have multiple tables, get a few baby items like shampoo, lotions, bottles, diaper packs, wipes, refill packs, baby formula packs, soft toys, etc and place them in the center of each table. Tie a bunch of balloons to them.
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Alpaca Industry Makes Headlines in North America
(ContentDesk) October 5, 2005 -- Since its introduction to the United States over twenty years ago, the alpaca industry has grown in popularity with farmers and retailers all over North America.
Although alpacas originated in South America and are still found predominantly in that region, more and more alpaca farms are being developed around the world for two major reasons.1.
Alpacas are great animals with amiable personalities.2.
Alpaca fleece is used to produce natural, comfortable apparel.In the year 2000, the United States was labeled the major market for alpaca clothing, textiles and accessories, with alpaca imports from Peru alone at an estimated USD $6.7 million.
Today, another trend appears on the horizon.
More and more breeding farms are developing in both the United States and Canada, and it is believed that new alpaca textile manufacturers are not far behind.
Even the number of hand knitters who may have an interest in alpaca...
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Christian Gift Sales Expected to be Bountiful as Divinity Boutique Launches a Complete Line of Silk Ties, Leather Wallets, Leather Purses, and Belts
Cleveland, Ohio
September 8 , 2004 - Divinity Boutique was founded in 2004 after 18 months of research and new product development.
The initial product line features men's handmade, silk ties, men's leather wallets and key chains, men's and ladies belts, ladies purses, checkbook holders and clutches, and Men's Dress socks.
All of the proucts in the line have a mild Christian theme.
The company has a "silver rivet" with a cross accent that can be found as the most common enhancement to the product line.
"It is a very upscale look" says sales manager, Keith Schwartz.We introduced 18 different men's tie designs in 5 colors per design.
That is over 90 different variations.
According to the company's sales manager, "we have more variations than any of the established companies in the industry and customers are taking notice."
Family Christian stores, the largest chain in the industry, bought the line on the spot.
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Axzar Merchandise announces new line of hunting apparel in time for Fall 2003 Hunting Season.
Axzar Merchandise Corporation, Inc., ATLANTA, GA, proudly introduces its award winning line of hunting and camouflage apparel featuring the Ghillie Suit, as well as Ghillie Ponchos, Archery Suits, Blaze Orange Safety Duck Vests, Rifle Shotgun Socks and Cases.
The Ghillie Story:The Ghillie suit was originally invented by the gamekeepers (called Ghillies) on the great 19th Century Scottish highland shooting estates as an aid to stalking poachers. In the 20th century, they were refined and used by the military special forces units and snipers, who being stalked even as they stalked, obviously needed the very best. Today the Ghillie Suit is even more improved: being lighter weight, quieter, more comfortable, and even more effective than ever. We also bring the new AB-Scent fabric, helping hunters not get sniffed out by prey.The Ab-Scent? Story:Ab-Scent? fabric is made through the use of components that prevent odor, reduce odor, and absorb odor.
This means it prevents your...
Axzar Merchandise announces new line of hunting apparel in time for Fall 2003 Hunting Season.
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HR XCEL ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC OFFICE RELOCATION
Charlotte, N.C. (ContentDesk) August 17, 2005 -? HR XCEL, LLC, an experienced provider of Human Resource Outsourcing, Benefits Administration and Payroll Solutions, announced today that the company's relocation to a new headquarters in the Ballantyne area is now complete.Barbara Sheridan, president and co-founder, said "HR XCEL is well on the way to achieving our goal of doubling our market share by late 2005. I'm thrilled that this relocation was necessary to accommodate that growth!"Sheridan...
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Emergency Generators
The disruption of power for substantial lengths of time can occur at any time due to hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, snowfall and other natural calamities. Having emergency backup power in such situations is not only essential for hospitals and commercial establishments but also in homes to run critical appliances like lights, refrigerators, heaters and medical equipment.
There are basically two types of generators that can be used in an emergency: portable and permanent standby generators....
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Financial Executives Call Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance a 'Good Investment,' According to Oversight Survey
Oversight Systems Inc. today announced the results of the 2004 Oversight Systems Financial Executive Report On Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, a nationwide survey of 222 financial executives. The report shows most financial executives are torn on the cost vs. benefits of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. The findings reveal that a majority of financial executives (57 percent) say Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance was a good investment for stockholders.
However, when asked about the impact of SOX compliance...
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Some Things to Consider in Planning a Kitchen Remodel
Whether planning kitchen remodeling project or planning a whole new kitchen, it can be an exciting and challenging experience.
With today's kitchens becoming more and more a center of social, family, and functional activities, kitchen remodeling has gained importance in the life of many households. Kitchen remodeling can become economically challenging because of budgetary concerns or space restrictions. Despite the cost involved in hiring design and construction professionals,...
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