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Video: Islamic Center of Charlotte Receives Threats(0)
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV, 4/14/2010) – The Islamic Center of Charlotte is firing back against the feds and our WBTV On Your Side Investigation. Become a Fan of CAIR on Facebook www.facebook.com Subscribe to CAIR’s E-Mail List tinyurl.com Back in February, our report tied the Center to the largest terrorism financing case in the US The Islamic Center’s property is owned by the North American Islamic Trust (NAIT) — an un-indicted co-conspirator in the federal terror case. When we first asked the head of the Islamic Center, Jibril Hough, about all this in February, he said yes, NAIT owns their property, but he said he did not know the Feds had flagged the organization. Hough said he was concerned enough to take it to his board. Today, he announced he did that, and they decided not to dissociate. “They’re not guilty of anything so it’s not something that we should immediately move on to separate yourself from,” Hough says. What the Islamic Center is moving on is this: “Our government’s shameless public identification of the un-indicted co-conspirator list,” says Izzat Saymeh, outreach coordinator at The Center. “It’s a label used to fear and smear and discredit you,” says Hough. The Center says the government slapped the label on NAIT in a McCarthyistic move. Saymeh says he doesn’t know if NAIT is a co-conspirator, but “I highly doubt that they are. If they are, the federal government would have brought them to trial, and if they haven’t, either they don’t have evidence, or they …
 Dr. Douglas Becker is a lecturer in the School of International Relations at the University of Southern California. His expertise covers a wide range of topics, including the prosecution of war crimes, the United Nations and conflict resolution, international law, US foreign policy and US diplomatic history. Dr. Becker is the acting director of the Peace and Conflict Studies program and advisor for the Peace and Conflict Scholars, as well as numerous other student groups. His most recent publication is The Bush Administration’s Campaign Against the International Criminal Court (2004, as part of a collected volume). Dr. Becker is an active member of the International Studies Association and was president of the Model United Nations Educators Association, which is committed to aiding university and high school instructors in Model United Nations and United Nations research. He also served on the Board of Directors for the National Collegiate Conference Association. The Soka Gakkai International (SGI-USA) Culture of Peace Resource Centers in New York, Santa Monica, Chicago Washington DC, and Honolulu have launched the Culture of Peace Distinguished Speaker Series to engage people in a dialogue on the values, attitudes and behaviors that reject violence and inspire creative energy toward the peaceful resolution of conflicts. Lecturers in this series focus on one or more of the 8 action areas defined by the 1999 United Nations Declaration and Program of Action on a Culture of … |
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Millennium Exploration Co. Receives 2011 Best of San Antonio Award(0)
Millennium Exploration Co. Receives 2011 Best of San Antonio Award
New York, NY (PRWEB) January 10, 2012 The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category.
The 2011 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the Information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)
The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be and advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
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Multi-Tech Systems Receives Unified Communications Excellence Award(0)
Multi-Tech Systems Receives Unified Communications Excellence Award
Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) November 30, 2011 Multi-Tech Systems, an industry-leading Unified Communications solutions provider, announced today that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named the FaxFinder® IP fax server as a recipient of the 2011 Unified Communications Excellence Awards. Honoring companies that have made significant contributions in advancing unified communications technology, these awards recognize products that have unique features and have demonstrated success with clients.
The FaxFinder IP is an all-in-one fax server that provides distributed faxing capability over a WAN, allowing corporate offices as well as remote offices to send and receive faxes electronically. Faxes can be sent via print client, web client, and e-mail. Faxes can also be routed to an individual’s e-mail inbox, a network folder, or a network printer. The FaxFinder IP web services API allows for easy integration into third-party applications for the automated sending of faxes based on existing business rules.
“The FaxFinder IP is ideal for small-to-medium-sized businesses because it offers substantial cost savings over existing legacy fax solutions and online fax subscription services, allowing businesses to achieve an ROI in weeks,” said David Tincher, Senior Product Manager, Multi-Tech Systems. “The FaxFinder IP is also compatible with a variety of leading telephony systems, including Avaya, ShoreTel, Mitel, and Panasonic.”
Awards are presented to companies that provided a case study of unified communications success experienced by a client after implementing the nominated product or service. Awards are based on hard data demonstrating the improvements that the winner’s product/service made for its client’s business.
“Congratulations to the companies that are making substantial improvements in the unified communications space,” stated Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. “We are happy to provide the Unified Communications Excellence Award to these companies based on their successful work and contributions to the UC marketplace.”
The FaxFinder IP was also awarded the TMC 2011 INTERNET TELEPHONY Excellence Award. These award winners are published in the October 2011 issue of INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine, http://www.itmag.com.
To learn more about the FaxFinder IP, resellers and customers are invited to visit http://www.multitech.com/ff.go, where an ROI calculator and webinar dates are posted.
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Outten & Golden Receives ABA Award for Exceptional Public Service in the Legal Profession(0)
Outten & Golden Receives ABA Award for Exceptional Public Service in the Legal Profession
New York, NY (PRWEB) November 22, 2011 On November 3, the Labor & Employment Law Section of the American Bar Association awarded the prestigious Frances Perkins Public Service Award to New York-based Outten & Golden LLP at the Section’s annual meeting in Seattle. The Section recognized the firm’s unique approach to running a law firm that incorporates public interest and pro bono work as an integral part of its business model.
Outten & Golden exclusively represents employees in individual matters and class actions. The firm’s core practice is built on advising and representing clients in transactional matters with their employers and partners, handling discrimination and retaliation claims, and litigating class and collective actions. The firm’s practice areas are varied and include Executives & Professionals, Financial Services, LGBT, Discrimination & Retaliation, Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination, Disabilities and Leaves, WARN, and Class Actions. With that focus, it’s no surprise that many of the firm’s attorneys come from public interest backgrounds. “Many of O&G’s senior attorneys came of age during the civil rights era and are proud to be part of that legacy,” says Kathleen Peratis, a partner at the firm and chair of its Public Interest Committee. “Our associates continue that tradition while still taking part in the business and challenge of working in private practice.”
O&G’s Public Interest Committee gives those associates plenty of opportunity to do pro bono work. The committee, comprised mainly of junior attorneys, has blanket authority to evaluate and accept pro bono and contingency cases. Attorneys at the firm are encouraged to work on these cases and receive creditable hours for working on them. Outten & Golden’s public interest work also supports its regular practice. For example, in 2009, Outten & Golden joined with A Better Balance to launch the Families at Work legal clinic, which provides free advice to low- and middle-income New Yorkers juggling work and family responsibilities. Drawing on an array of different laws, including protections for disabled workers, family leave entitlements, and antidiscrimination laws, the clinic’s attorneys help working people understand and defend their rights as caregivers. In turn, some visitors to the clinic become regular clients of O&G. Others become supporters of A Better Balance’s advocacy work for improved protections for working families.
“Frances Perkins was the first woman appointed to a Presidential Cabinet position, as FDR’s Secretary of Labor. Almost 80 years later, women have made progress in the workplace, but are still expected to take on a disproportionate role as caregivers.” says Reena Arora, O&G’s Public Interest Fellow. “The Families at Work clinic is about supporting women and men who have to balance those obligations.”
Outten & Golden also provides financial and volunteer support to a range of other organizations. Its Appellate Litigation practice group assists nonprofit and advocacy organizations in submitting amicus curiae briefs on important employment-related issues. It advises advocacy organizations on legislation, particularly through its Whistleblower & Retaliation and Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) Workplace Rights practice groups. The firm also contributes a portion of its gross revenues to workplace rights organizations and supports individual giving by its employees through a contribution-matching program.
“We’re proud to have built a law firm that strives to do good while doing well,” says managing partner Wayne Outten. “It’s been part of our vision from the beginning.”
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Tempe-Based Marketing Agency Receives Prestigious National Healthcare Marketing Award, Several Regional Awards(0)
Tempe-Based Marketing Agency Receives Prestigious National Healthcare Marketing Award, Several Regional Awards
Tempe, Ariz. (PRWEB) July 1, 2009 Mindspace, a full-service advertising, public relations and new media agency, has been recognized by PRSA with a Bronze Anvil for its media relations efforts for Catholic Healthcare West’s Emergency Room Campaign.
Over 840 campaigns were submitted to this highly competitive, national awards competition, and approximately 40 campaigns received honors. Mindspace won in the category of consumer products for healthcare, which means the campaign fared against major national agencies representing pharmaceuticals, prescription drugs, insurance, etc.
“We are honored to receive such a distinguished award for our growing healthcare practice,” said Cathy Planchard, Mindspace Principal and Group Director, Public Relations. “The face of healthcare is continually changing, increasing the opportunities to leverage traditional and social media to gain major market share. As the relationship between healthcare practitioners and patients becomes increasingly more transparent, savvy marketers can help facilitate the dialogue and in turn build stronger and more loyal customers.”
The PRSA Bronze Anvil Award recognizes outstanding public relations tactics through categories reflecting their growing scope, creativity and importance in strategic public relations. Only one anvil is awarded in each of the 35 categories and subcategories each year.
Additionally, Mindspace has received numerous other awards for their work on the Catholic Healthcare campaign, including a Bronze Aster Award in Marketing for Radio Spots, two IABC Copper Quill Awards in Media Relations and Marketing Communications, a Silver Healthcare Award]for Total PR Program, and an AMA Spectrum Award for Public Relations.
The Mindspace public relations team created a cost-effective publicity campaign to effectively announce a redefined emergency room admittance process for Catholic Healthcare West’s two hospitals, Mercy Gilbert Regional Medical Center and Chandler Regional Medical Center. With the redefined process, the two hospitals were able to reduce total time spent in the emergency room by 25%. By positioning the hospital network as innovative leaders in the community and creating a dialogue with the media surrounding the factors to consider when choosing an emergency room, the Mindspace public relations team secured 22 media placements over three months, equaling 8.3 million impressions. The campaign also included outdoor, print and broadcast advertising efforts and has generated an impressive ROI in new visits for the hospitals’ emergency rooms.
Other healthcare clients in Mindspace’s growing portfolio include CheckMD, a fully interactive social networking site that allows users to share experiences, make recommendations, research providers and connect directly with others.
“Mindspace understood our situation and told us they would deliver results if we would give them a chance,” said Jon Black, checkMD CEO. “Their PR efforts have landed us on NBC News in NY, LA, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Miami, as well as ABC News, Fox TV, CNN.com, CNBC, About.com and many other regional media outlets and national publications. They have been terrific to work with, they are professional and they are focused on the changing needs of their clients.”
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Book Festival Receives PR?s Image Awards(0)
Book Festival Receives PRÂ?s Image Awards
JACKSONVILLE, FL (PRWEB) May 10, 2004 - ? The Amelia Book Island Festival received two awards Saturday night for its successful 2003 media relations campaign. The Festival earned the Image Award and JudgesÂ? Award from the Jacksonville chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association. Top scoring entries in each category receive an Image Award and entries demonstrating maximum results while using a minimum budget receive a JudgesÂ? Award.
Jason Mudd received the awards on behalf of the Amelia Book Island Festival and his public relations firm, Jason Mudd & Associates Public Relations and Marketing. This is the second time FPRA has recognized Mudd for his accomplishments in media relations. He won the same awards in 2002.
Â?Jason Mudd & Associates provided a highly professional and creative response to our needs,Â? said Donald K. Parker, chair of the Amelia Book Island Festival. Â?The company rightly deserves the credit for the tremendous growth and success of Amelia Book Island Festival in 2003. The company was hired late in our season, but quickly produced great coverage. Our attendance nearly tripled. Jason Mudd & Associates produced outstanding public relations results on a lean budget, helping to make this year’s Festival a resounding success. We are delighted with their approach and are looking forward to another big year in 2004.Â?
The successful results of the FestivalÂ?s media relations campaign, which received the top score in its category, included the increase of 2003 ticket sales by 73 percent from 2002, the increase of 2003 bed night stays by 57 percent from 2002 and negotiating donations of ,000 in advertising. The Miami Herald, The Dallas Morning News, The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville Business Journal, booktv.org, The Charlotte Observer, Southern Scribe, Bradenton Herald, American Profile and other publications all covered the Festival.
The Amelia Book Island Festival, scheduled to take place Sept. 30 to Oct. 3, is dedicated to literacy, love of the written word and the community of writers and readers. The event features more than 35 authors and attendees will have the opportunity to meet authors and enjoy talks, readings and discussions. Call (904) 491-8176 or visit http://www.bookisland.org for more information.
FPRA, in association with the Jacksonville chapters of the Public Relations Society of America, International Association of Business Communicators, National Black Public Relations Society, American Institute of Graphic Arts and the Jacksonville Marketing and Advertising Club, produces the annual Image Awards.
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Ruth Steele Walker Receives PRSA Lifetime Achievement Award(0)
Ruth Steele Walker Receives PRSA Lifetime Achievement Award
Grand Rapids, MI (PRWEB) April 26, 2006 A lifetime achievement award was presented to Ruth Steele Walker by the West Michigan chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. The honor came at the group’s annual PRoof Awards ceremony in Grand Rapids.
“I’m elated to receive this award,” Walker said. “It’s gratifying to have this kind of affirmation from your professional peers. It was entirely unexpected and I am very touched and appreciative.”
A PRSA member for more than 20 years, Walker is a past president of the West Michigan chapter. Her career includes more than 25 years as corporate communications manager with Foremost Corporation of America, the nation’s leading insurer of manufactured housing and recreational vehicles.
Walker was recently elected president of Due North Marketing Communications, Inc. Earlier in her career, Walker was a newspaper reporter, a TV and radio producer, and worked in national sales and traffic at network TV affiliates. She also instructed at the university level as an adjunct professor in journalism. Walker earned a BA in journalism from Michigan State University and an MS in communications from Grand Valley State University.
The lifetime achievement award recognizes a career of exemplary service to the public relations profession and superior performance in meeting day-to-day professional public relations responsibilities.
Due North is a full-service agency that specializes in the direct-to-consumer and business-to-business sectors in the insurance, healthcare and agriculture market segments. Under Walker’s direction, the company is expanding its recent work in hospitality and emerging businesses such as nutraceuticals.
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eSolutions Receives 2011 Best of Santa Clarita Award(0)
eSolutions Receives 2011 Best of Santa Clarita Award
New York, NY (PRWEB) June 06, 2011 For the third consecutive year, eSolutions has been selected for the 2011 Best of Santa Clarita Award in the Web Site Development category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).
The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Nationwide, only 1 in 120 (less than 1%) 2011 Award recipients qualified as Three-Time Award Winners. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2011 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.
About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)
The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.
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MMI Associates, Inc. Receives National Award(0)
MMI Associates, Inc. Receives National Award
Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) February 4, 2006 MMI Associates, Inc., a Raleigh-based Marketing and Public Relations firm, has received a 2005 Communicator Award for the firm’s efforts in planning and implementing a successful Non-Profit marketing and public relations campaign for the Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA) Economic Development Video. The firm assisted in the production and marketing of the video that promotes the downtown area to prospective employers, investors, developers, and businesses considering relocation to Downtown Raleigh. Recipients of the award are recognized by industry experts for talent that exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award for our work with the Downtown Raleigh Alliance,” said Patty Briguglio, President of MMI Associates, Inc. “We are pleased to see the Alliance’s good work on behalf of our community being recognized.”
About The Communicator Awards:
The Communicator Awards recognize advertising and public relations agencies, corporate communications departments, educational institutions, government entities, designers, writers, video production professionals, broadcast and cable operations, and other businesses and individuals throughout the country for outstanding work in the communications field.
About MMI Associates, Inc.:
MMI Associates, Inc. is a full-service marketing and public relations firm offering a wide range of services to help clients achieve measurable results in brand awareness, name recognition, market penetration and crisis management. Established in 1994 in Phoenix, Arizona, this award-winning firm was named one of the top 10 public relations firms in the state by Arizona Business Magazine and bizAZ Magazine. In North Carolina, the Triangle Business Journal’s Book of Lists for 2004 and 2005 recognized MMI as one of the top public relations firms in the Triangle. The firm has received numerous MarCom Creative Awards, the 2005 Videographer Award and the 2004 Communicator Award. For more information, please call 919-233-6600 or visit the Web site at http://www.mmimarketing.com.
Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
7406-H Chapel Hill Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
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PilmerPR Receives UVEF 2006 ‘Top 25 Under Five’ Award(0)
PilmerPR Receives UVEF 2006 ‘Top 25 Under Five’ Award
OREM, UT (PRWEB) July 19, 2006 PilmerPR announced today that it has received the 2006 “Top 25 Under Five” Award from the Utah Valley Entrepreneurial Forum. These awards spotlight outstanding Utah entrepreneurs from across the state. Award recipients were recognized this past week at ceremonies held at the Novell Provo campus and sponsored by UTFC Financing Solutions and Omniture.
“We are pleased to be so honored by successful business professionals in UVEF,” stated John Pilmer, president of PilmerPR. “The PilmerPR team is growing to meet customer demand for the kind of senior level communications counsel we offer and the expert PR work we do.”
UVEF’s (http://www.uvef.net) Top 25 Under Five Awards have recognized the development of more than 125 entrepreneurs and their companies in the past five years. Competing companies are judged based on profit, growth, equity funding, job creation and job quality.
John Pilmer, president of PilmerPR, is one of 6,000 active PR professionals Accredited in Public Relations (APR) by the Universal Accreditation Board, serving 10 PR organizations including the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) http://www.prsa.org/_Advance/main/index.asp . APR is a mark of distinction for public relations professionals who demonstrate their commitment to the profession and to its ethical practice, and who are selected based on broad knowledge, strategic perspective, and sound professional judgment.
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