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Non-Profit Organizations Find Ways to Thank Volunteers

March 10, 2008

Good volunteers are hard to find. For all the good intentions of most of them, it’s rare to find ones who really throw themselves into the cause and go above and beyond expectations. However without a little acknowledgement from the organization, volunteers can feel taken for granted and get burned out. Here are a few ways you can show how much you appreciate the people who work for you. Say Thank You This should go without saying, but it’s surprising how many organizations forget... Read more »

Posted by trycmcw · Filed Under Awards 

Golden Globes Help Increase Movie Ticket Sales and Boost TV Ratings

August 18, 2007

If you’re anything like me, you were sitting on your couch on Monday, January 15th watching the Golden Globe Awards to see which of your favorite stars, movies and television shows would take home awards. (And, to see what everyone was wearing!) This year’s show did not disappoint. Newcomer America Ferrara, from the new ABC show Ugly Betty, took home a Best Actress award. Jennifer Hudson, of American Idol fame, won her first Golden Globe for her supporting role in the film Dreamgirls.... Read more »

Posted by lwatkins · Filed Under Awards 

Military Medals from World War II to the Present

August 18, 2007

I would like to know what types of duties you receive medals for. My students have also come up with some questions. What is the highest ranking Medal you can get? Are there different types of Medals for each branch of the military? For each task or assignment, would there be a different Medal of Honor? Do you know any resources (books, magazines, websites) we can use to further our research? The highest medal an American Military person can get is the Medal of Honor. Some call it the Congressional... Read more »

Posted by vgevge · Filed Under Awards 

Different Entertainment Memorabilia Sources

August 18, 2007

There are different Entertainment/Memorabilia sources in the world because everyone has a different opinion on what is entertaining and what piece of memorabilia would constitute such a memorable event that it would be significant enough to earn a place in history. The Entertainment/Memorabilia item is generally associated with a person, place or thing. The different Entertainment/Memorabilia sources are generated by catastrophic events such as the attack on the World Trade Center. These are solemn... Read more »

Posted by ergo_items · Filed Under Awards