Social Media Club Meeting

Jay Thornton has invited you to the event 'SMC - Monthly Meeting' on Social Media Club NWA!

This one is a must-see! Looking forward to seeing you all.
Time: August 27, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Location: Center for Non-Profit
Organized By: Jay Thornton

Event Description:
Meet with us and hear Mike Thompson of SVI speak on his new book, The Organizational Champion. Mike is always very engaging and inspires us to become champions. Make sure not to miss this meeting!

We're switching it up again on location and time and look forward to your input on everything.

See more details and RSVP on Social Media Club NWA:
http://socialmediaclubnwa.ning.com/events/event/show?id=2922381%3AEvent%3A6142&xgi=hpD2Mjy

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Vote in the Celebrate Arkansas A-List Poll

It's that time of year again! Time to vote for your favorite people, places and things in the annual Celebrate Arkansas magazine "The A-List" Readers' Poll:

http://scrbe.us/alist09

10 Awesome Images That Are Actually Paintings

http://scrbe.us/10paintings

WorldVitalRecords.com, An Online Family History Resource

WorldVitalRecords.com, an online family history resource, announced the addition of the largest number of records to be released in a single day since the site launched in 2006. WorldVitalRecords has more than one billion records in over 11,000 databases from around the world including newspapers, census, birth, marriage, death, immigration and military records; family trees; stories and publications; and yearbooks.

“As a genealogy enthusiast, I’m thrilled that people can go to one place like WorldVitalRecords.com, try family history research for free and find their parents or grandparents, and see how simple it is to start tracing back and discovering stories that bring family history to life," said Jim Ericson, Vice-President of Marketing for Family Link. “This is a rare opportunity to delve into the records and discover information about your family and ancestors you may have never known.”

Featured records include:

Historical Newspapers
Through a partnership with Newspaper Archive, WorldVitalRecords is adding access to pages from a variety of newspapers from all over the United States, dating from 1759 through 1923. This collection features images of entire newspapers from the western frontier, the Midwest at the turn of the century, and the long-time standard of our nation's news, "The New York Times" which includes over 7 million names. Newspaper Archive produces the largest historical newspaper database online, and the collection is fully searchable by keyword and date, and individual pages can be saved or printed.
According to Gena Philibert Ortega, Genealogy Community Director for FamilyLink, "Part of the fun of family history is uncovering details about our ancestors’ daily lives -- the events of the day, the goods and the services they bought. Newspapers allow us to better understand our ancestors."

Immigration Records
Living in a country of immigrants, ship passenger lists and other records documenting immigration can be an essential part in learning more about your family history. It is a thrilling experience to see their names transcribed on paper the day they entered this country through the Port of New York. Browsing and searching these passenger lists is a perfect way for someone to start researching their family history. This record collection provides documentation of over 150,000 passengers who arrived on nearly 8,000 ships at one of the busiest ports in the United States, New York, from 1820-1832.

Yearbooks
In partnership with the website E-Yearbook.com, WorldVitalRecords is doubling its collection of digitized yearbooks. This collection features university yearbooks from the late 1800 to mid 1950’s. E-Yearbook.com houses the largest collection of old college yearbooks on the Internet. Universities featured this week include Duke University, University of Oklahoma, Iowa State and the College of William and Mary.

Vital Records, Military Records and Tax Lists
Other records being released on the site include birth, marriage, tax lists, military records, and death records from Maine, North Carolina, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire and South Carolina.

Focused on helping users discover and share their family history, WorldVitalRecords adds new records to their online collection everyday.

About WorldVitalRecords.com
WorldVitalRecords.com is simplifying family history research by providing many easy-to-use tools and resources to discover and connect with others interested in family history. WorldVitalRecords provides access to more than one billion international and U.S. records WorldVitalRecords.com provides affordable access to genealogy databases and family history tools used by more than 258,000 monthly visitors. The site registers 3.6 million monthly pages views and serves tens of thousands of paying subscribers. With thousands of databases—including birth, death, military, census, and parish records—WorldVitalRecords.com makes it easy to fill in missing information in your family tree.

WorldVitalRecords is part of the FamilyLink.com, Inc. network of family-focused interactive properties including, GenealogyWise, WebTree, WorldHistory, and the We’re Related and My Family applications on Facebook.

Contact:
Mary Kay Crocker
(801) 592-5575

Phoenix Electrical Services Open for Business

http://www.phoenixelectricar.com

Phoenix Electrical Services, LLC Founder Jeff Melton is a master electrician providing comprehensive electrical services for residential, commercial, new construction and green energy installations.

Looking for a free estimate? Click here to view the Phoenix Electrical Services online calendar, and fill out the Estimate Request Form with details about your project. Looking forward to working with you! Arkansas Master Electrician Over 7 years of experience Emphasis on craftsmanship Deep commitment to customers Electrical construction Electrical service Residential and commercial Alternative energy installations

Gignest Fayetteville Venue and Booking Listings

A great resource for musicians and performers:

We know how much of a pain it is to hunt down venue booking details; that is why we have taken it upon ourselves to compile this information for you. Introducing the Gignest Fayetteville Venue and Booking Listings. Here you will find pertinent information such as what kind of music to expect from a venue, where the venue is located on a map, and who to contact to get your foot in the door.

Courtesy of http://www.gignest.com:

Shortcut:
http://scrbe.us/gignestvenues

The Cliffs Apartments August Double Savings

http://thecliffsapartments.com/

Fayetteville Twitter Guide

http://www.fayettevilleflyer.com/twitter/

The Altpick Awards #6 Call for Entries

The Altpick Awards #6 Call for Entries

awards.altpick.com

Win great prizes like a Nikon camera and a Wacom tablet!

The Altpick Awards invites photographers, illustrators, designers and interactive designers to enter one of the most popular award shows in the industry.

The judges will choose a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner and 3 Honorable Mentions in each category.

In addition to the design, illustration, new media and photography categories, this year we have added the "iPhone Fun Image" category. Upload your best iPhone image at no charge. Judging will be made by the "Popular Vote". So be sure to get your family, friends and colleagues to vote!

Awards include prizes from iNKY, Moo.com, SmugMug, Wacom, Agency Access and Altpick.com. See all the prizes here!

The star-studded panel of judges:

The team of judges for the 6th installment of the Altpick Awards is shaping up quite nicely. Here is the list of industry heavies committed to judging this year's work:

Debby Albenda, AD, Nick Jr
Christopher Austopchuk, Sr Creative Director, Sony Music
Robin Bilardello, AD, William Morrow
Sandra Brummels, CD, Motown Records
Paul Buckley, AD, Penguin Books
Ryan Clark, AD, Tooth & Nail
Michelle Hall, Dir of Creative Services, EMI Music (Capital Records)
Ed Han, SVP/CD, Publicis
Hollis King, CD, Verve Music Group
Jason Lancasater, AD, ESPN
Chris MacAskill, President, SmugMug
Brenda Mills, Dir of Photo, Men's Health
Scott Mlyn, Photo Editor, BusinessWeek
Dawn Rivera-Ernster, Dir. Talent Development, Walt Disney Animation Studio
Mark Ronquillo, VP/CA, Publicis
Joe Spix, AD, Universal Music Group/Motown
Erik Spooner, AD, Discover Magazine
Jim Surber, Sr Photo Editor, ESPN
Jason Treat, AD, The Atlantic Monthly
Henry Sene Yee, CD, Picador
Patti Zarkin, Sr Art Producer, Publicis

Advertising, editorial and the media industry insiders alike refer to The Alternative Pick Deck, Altpick.com, and Altpick Awards to find work from today's most provocative photographers, illustrators, graphic and web designers. Since its launch in 1992, The Alternative Pick has become both an instantly recognizable brand and the world's leading source for finding creative talent.

Altpick Awards :: awards.altpick.com

AYC Present Teacher Training 2010

Dear Jeannette,

The Arkansas Yoga Center is proud to present our
2010 VariYoga Teacher Training
with Andrea Fournet and Bryan Fowler.

Arkansas Yoga Center is a registered school with Yoga Alliance, has certified over 50 teachers, making it one of the top schools in the region. Students who successfully complete the certification program qualify for Yoga Alliance Registration (a national registry for yoga teachers) at the 200 hour level.

Even if you're not seeking certification, you are welcome to join in the magic of the VariYoga Intensive Series and Anatomy & Physiology modules without the test!
Have you watched the video that introduces VariYoga? You can see it on
You Tube

For more information on pricing and a full schedule follow the link.
Click Here!

Please let us know if we can answer any questions. We'd love for you to join us for the upcoming teacher training series. If you think this is something you'd like to do, sign up soon and take advantage of the Early Bird Special discount!

New from Local540.com

know you guys are busy. Here are some shortcuts to where the deals are on Local540 right now.

Restaurant week is happening in Fayetteville and runs through the 23rd. Emelia's has drink specials all week. Martinis are $5 are Tuesday and Thursday, and house wine is $5 Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Bloody Mary's are $5.50 on Sunday.
http://www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/emelias-kitchen/ads/113/

The Clarion Inn is offering a restaurant week special as well. Friday Night Seafood & Prime Rib Buffet for $19.95 (regularly $24.95), Kids 5 and Under Always Eat Free, $13.95 Sunday Brunch. Join them on Friday for Seafood Jambalaya. Click below to receive 10% off any meal at the Clarion.
http://www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/clarion/ads/91/

If you aren't a member of Slim Chicken's text message group, join it. Aside from getting special offers and deals, they also send out free food to their text message subscribers on occasion. Text "slim" to 839863. Trust us.
http://www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/slim-chickens/ads/114/

The Railhead Saloon has some new weekly specials. Also, they have a great happy hour every day with $2 well drinks, $2 domestic drafts, and $2.50 imports.
http://www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/railhead-saloon/ads/112/

If you haven't been to Wing Wednesday at Lucky Luke's yet, you're nuts. 30¢ wings and $1 domestic drafts.
http://www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/lucky-lukes-bbq/ads/98/

Hugo's is still delicious.
http://www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/hugos/

Hammontree's happy hour is picking up, and they have one of the best microbrew selections on Dickson Street.
http://www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/hammontrees-gourmet/

LIT still has $2 Corona's and Red Stripes all day every day. They also do free food on Sunday Nights. Get some grub.
http://www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/lit/

Randall Shreve will be at 21st Amendment on Sunday night. Wine and Martini's are 1/2 price.
http://www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/21st-amendment/

Friday night is the ALTY Awards at the UARK Bowl, an Art's Live award show. Also, next week there is a huge Grand Opening Showcase at the UARK on Wednesday, the 19th. Set your text reminder.
http://www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/uark-bowl/events/522/

Buster Belly's has cheap drinks. Drink some.
http://www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/buster-bellys-bar-deli/products/

Have you heard about Mickey Finn's Sunday nights? Everything is half price.
http://www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/mickey-finns-irish-pub/products/583/

The Smoke and Barrel has a good lineup of tunes scheduled for this weekend.
http://www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/smoke-barrel-tavern

George's has updated their calender through December. There will be shows to fill in a few dates between now and then, but you can go ahead and start planning your weekends. Also, Brandi Carlisle is coming to town.
http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/georges-majestic-lounge/events/

Ultra Studio's is having a half price sale right now. Get some locally made fashion for cheap.
http://www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/ultra-studios-luxe-lifestyle-gallery/ads/116/

Good Things Boutique just got a new shipment of super soft organic cotton tees in from B green.Men's and Women's Solids - $22, Prints - $30,only at Good Things.
http://www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/good-things-boutique/

If you're curious about what the Underwood Building looks like on the inside, you can check out some video's on the Alexander Merry-Ship Alt page. You can also call Sheree to get a tour.
http://www.local540.com/marketplace/businesses/ama-real-estate-group-inc/videos/

That's it for this week.

You can join the Local540 Facebook group to get weekly updates like this for free.

Event: Masks for Change

Event: Masks for Change
"personal growth intensive group-only two days"
What: Ceremony
Host: Jo Ann Kaminsky
Start Time: Friday, August 21 at 9:00am
End Time: Saturday, August 22 at 4:00pm
Where: The Art Experience

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://scrbe.us/masks

Are you a member of the Fayetteville Independent Business Alliance yet?

Nightbird Books and Scribe Marketing are proud to be members of the Fayetteville Independent Business Alliance. Visit www.fayiba.org to see our full member list and learn how to join.

Nightbird Books Calendar

Our full calendar can be viewed and printed online.

Nightbird Calendar

Recurring Events:

Arkansas Playwrights Workshop - First and Third Mondays 6:30 pm
Howl Open Mic - Third Sundays 6:30 pm
Professional Women's Network - Third Tuesdays 11:30 am
Ozark Poets and Writers Collective - Last Tuesdays 7 pm

Did you know that Hammontree's Grilled Cheese has opened in the bookstore? Allow yourself enough time before events to order food or a glass of beer or wine.

Little Rock T-Shirt Company: 20 Folk

http://www.20folk.com

Alicia Bock Photography

Hello friends...

This summer I have:
* Walked in the rain.
* Wished on a shooting star.
* Done cartwheels in the grass until I was dizzy.
* Picked warm strawberries and ate them in the sun.
* Stood shocked at the coldness of Lake Michigan.
* Been in awe of my beautiful state.
* Danced with friends.
* Felt gratitude for my wonderful customers who make it possible for me to spend my days doing what I love.

I know we say this every year, but the summer days really have flown by. I hope you are spending them
doing your favorite things.
xoxo
-A.

Recently, I've added new photographs to nearly all of my collections. But, most of all to the Polaroids. To me there is no better camera for capturing the magical summer light.

I have also began organizing some of my photographs from my love affair with the Great Lakes in a new collection called, "Details". I hope you enjoy them as much as I've loved taking them.


Starting today, enjoy an extra long weekend of discounted shopping on the website.
Enter the code: SUMMERBLISS
In the discount code section at checkout for 20% off all orders. (Does not apply to custom canvas pieces.)
Expires: August 25, 2009.
Feel free to pass the code along to your friends.

Shop: www.aliciabock.com
www.aliciabock.etsy.com
Read: Bloom-Grow-Love.Blogspot.com
Contact

Third Thursday Coffee - August 20th, 7:45 a.m.

Join us this Thursday, August 20th at Fast Lane Entertainment in Lowell beginning at 7:45 a.m. for another Third Thursday Coffee!

Everyone is welcome! All you need to bring is a stack of business cards and possibly some co-workers.

Fast Lane Entertainment
1117 N. Dixieland Street
Lowell, AR 72745

For more information, please respond to this e-mail or call (479) 619-3189.

FYI: You are always welcome to donate a door prize if you would like to promote your company at one of these events.

Hope to see you there!!!
Jacque Gregory
Account Executive
Rogers-Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce
317 W. Walnut St.
Rogers, AR 72756
Direct Line (479) 619-3189
Fax Line (479) 636-5485

Visit our website at www.rogerslowell.com

At ddpgallery: start | paper

Featuring the works of:
Jason Clinton Barnes
Duane Gardner
Sam King
Don Lee
Toma Miller
Stephanie Pierce
David Warren
Steven Wise

August 6-29, 2009

ddpgallery for more info

Ultra Studios Sherry Powell Artist Reception Photos

View the Ultra Studios website here.

The Lounge at the UARK Ballroom

The Lounge at the UARK Ballroom Grand Opening

A showcase of the upcoming Fall Season

Host:	UARK Ballroom and The Lounge
Type:	Music/Arts - Opening
Network:	Global

Date:	Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Time:	6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:	UARK Ballroom
Street:	644 W. Dickson St
City/Town:	Fayetteville, AR
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Phone:	4795820400
Email:	rwerner78@me.com

Description

Come join the staff at The Lounge at the UARK Ballroom for our Grand Opening Showcase. We will kick off our Fall Season of events.

Complimentary food provided by Ella's
Complimentary non-alcoholic drinks
Drink specials all night
Downriver actors comedy improv group

Tuesday Happy Hour at 21st Amendment

Tuesday Happy Hour

"Tuesday is Brewsday"

Host:	Brewsday Cocktails & Conversations
Network:	Global

Date:	Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Time:	6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:	21st Amendment
Street:	406 W. Dickson Street
City/Town:	Fayetteville, AR

Description

In an effort to (1) entertain ourselves and our friends, (2) introduce people to some people and places they may not otherwise encounter, and (3) get a few additional dollars flowing through the local economy, we are undertaking an effort to create a weekly happy hour running every Tuesday from 6-8PM that will rotate week-to-week to various locally owned restaurants/bars in the Fayetteville area. We realize there is a lot of info in that first sentence, but that about sums up the entire project. It's not about professional networking. We are not going to shake anyone down for cash. We basically just want people to get out with us for a beverage, maybe some food, and some good conversation.

Total Woman Workshop & Luncheon, August 29th

Total Woman Workshop & Luncheon

Hello everyone,
I have attached the flyer which has most of the information about the event.
Below I have briefly outlined the other information:

Tickets are $20.

1)The event will begin with the workshops in a "lecture hall" type of from 10am - 12pm. At 12pm we will move from the "lecture hall" to another room that will be setup for the luncheon. During the luncheon we will have a couple more presenters in more of an informal setting. We are all allowed to start setting up at 9am.

2)We are looking for sponsors, door prizes and raffle items. During the event we will be selling Raffle tickets for the larger $ donated items. Raffle winners will be drawn at the end of the luncheon. Door prizes will be given away throughout the event.

3)Media and advertising. Edwina, Margaret and I have volunteered to contact certain media places, but we could still use help contact a few more on the list. If you have sometime, please contact us.

4)I will be printing the tickets this weekend getting them to each member for them to sell. I will contact you when they are ready.

5)Please see the attached flyer and spread the word to all your friends, family and co-workers. I also have postcards that can be mailed to people, but the file is to large to send in this email. If you would like the file, please contact me.

Thanks
Becky
Fayetteville BPW President

20% Off at Revolve Clothing

Online shopping fashionistas: Use promo code INSTYLE09 through August 31 at www.revolveclothing.com to receive 20% off purchases.

$10 Off Embossed Stationery at The Paper Co.

Great sale thru August 31th. $10 off any embossed stationery here: http://scrbe.us/budget - Use code "embossed" at checkout.

I.M. Spa Neighborhood Open House A Smashing Success

Check out the website here.

Increase Your International Sales: U.S. TRADE SYMPOSIUM SERIES

U.S. TRADE SYMPOSIUM SERIES
AN EFFORT TO HELP YOU INCREASE YOUR INTERNATIONAL SALES
SEPTEMBER 22, 2009
ARKANSAS WORLD TRADE CENTER
ROGERS, ARKANSAS

The Arkansas World Trade Center along with the US Department of Commerce, US Small Business Administration and US Export-Import Bank will conduct a U.S. Trade Symposium Series throughout the state of Arkansas the week of September 21st. The agenda for each event will encompass the following:

8:30 to 9:30am Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 to 9:30am Welcoming Remarks and Introductions
9:30 to 10:15am Finding International Partners and Buyers to Expand Your Business
10:15 to 10:30am Break
10:30 to 11:15am How to Obtain Pre-Export Financing for Small Business Exporters
11:15 to 12:00pm Increasing Your Export Sales and Minimizing Risk
12:00 to 12:15pm Panel Question & Answers
12:15 to 12:30pm Closing and Adjournment

Speakers will include John Johnson, Business Development Officer for Ex-Im Bank, Patricia Gonzalez of the US Department of Commerce and John Blum of the Small Business Administration. Discover how to find international buyers and use trade finance tools to win international sales and grow your business. Let trade and export professionals guide you through the maze of export challenges and demonstrate how to obtain valuable trade research, minimize risks, improve cash flow and enter new markets. This event is FREE for you to capitalize on! For more information please contact Scott Van Asche
at the Arkansas World Trade Center.
Arkansas World Trade Center Office: (479) 418-4800

Arkansas Could Use Some Colorado Innovation

There must be something in the water out west. Innovation seems to be dripping out of Colorado these days.

The big square cranked out 1,848 patents last year. That’s good for 11th nationally, and even a little more impressive when you consider Colorado’s population stands at about 4.9 million, good for 22nd.

Arkansas’ 2.8 million generate about three patents a week. Our patent production places us in the nation’s bottom five, while our population rank is 32nd.

Read the whole article at Innovate Arkansas' blog.

Bordinos 4th Anniversary Week

Groovy music, great wines and premium liquor beverages created by Erin and her talented staff are the ticket this weekend on The BackPorch @ Bordinos!

Friday, August 14th

Live Music on The BackPorch with Jazz Combo Society from 9pm-12am.
Its Foo Foo Friday with live funky music!

Free Caricatures by Greg Mack from 5-7pm.

In celebration of our 4th anniversary, as a special reward to our E~Club, the first 50 people who book a dinner reservation for Friday after 9pm will receive the 2nd entree at half price with the purchase of any entree on the dinner menu!

This special is a limited time offer, by reservation only, and for the first 50 people who book reservations by phone at 479.527.6795.

The half price entree will be the least expensive of the two dishes, with only one entree per customer. Compliments of Bordinos Stimulus Package to create additional savings and value.

Saturday, August 15th

DJ Remix on The BackPorch from 9pm-12am

Ladies Night ~ Enjoy our $5 Wine, $10 Cocktail Pitchers and $7 Sparklers with DJ Remix as he spins your favorite tunes.

The first 50 people who book a dinner reservation for Saturday after 9pm will receive the 2nd entree at half price with the purchase of any entree on the dinner menu.

This special is a limited time offer, by reservation only, and for the first 50 people who book reservations by phone at 479.527.6795.
The half price entree will be the least expensive of the two dishes, with only one entree per customer. Compliments of Bordinos Stimulus Package to create additional savings and value.

"Thank you for four great years of business and good times in our new location. We look forward to many, many more! Come party down and enjoy great tunes, your favorite beverage (or two) and help us celebrate."