Production for Reconstruction
ISES Dallas is holding a fundraiser for the victims of Hurricane Ike at Gilley’s Dallas on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Admission is $20, and all proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross.
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Spotlight Archives
Current: November 2008
Zap away germs
If you were to black-light your hotel room, you’d probably find the remote control is the most germ-infested object. That’s why Zaplex has created a clear, thin, disposable remote cover that hotels can change after each guest. Available through Pineapple Hospitality. — Taylor Dahl
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Digitize your publications for free
Imagine being able to take the information gathered at a conference, creating an attractive digital magazine about it and sending it to all the attendees … for free. Issuu is an online magazine and book publisher that converts PDF files to e-mailable digital publications you can share, bookmark and add comments to. The site’s library [...]
Got chocolate?
Schott Chocolate Images creates edible and memorable personalized chocolate gifts for corporate promotions, client gifts, events and parties. Customize chocolate treats with your company’s logo, pass out chocolate business cards or provide personalized lollipops for guests printed on site at your next event. — Taylor Dahl
Atlanta going green
The Atlanta-based Association for Green Meetings & Events has developed The Certification in Green Meetings and Events for planners interested in greening their meetings. The group’s first meeting is Aug. 24-27 in Long Beach, Calif. – Taylor Dahl
The aisle seat is worth it
A study carried out by Greenwich University for the CAA found that the aisle seat near the exit row is the safest in an emergency. The most dangerous seats are those six or more rows away from the emergency exit. –Taylor Dahl
Celebrate Failure
Software conferences tend to focus on the positive; however, the blog Deciphering Glyph proposes FailCon, a conference on the failures of software programming. Submitted papers or talks would focus on projects that failed in an interesting way. –Taylor Dahl
Velvet voice
Jazz singer Genine L. Perez has a smoking hot voice and a hypnotic stage presence. She’s entertained groups from New York City to Las Vegas. The Little Rock, Ark.-based singer also is available to deliver singing Jazzy Telegrams.
Listen to a sample of her entertaining at a recent convention in Little Rock, Ark.:
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