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Communicating During Tough Times - How to Make Sure Your Deodorant Doesn'tStart WorkingLANSING, Mich., Jan. Also, on the other side of the coin, many companies are calling measking advice on how they can prepare should they need to disseminate badnews to the media such as layoffs, delays in construction plans or hiringfreezes."Kamel, longtime public relations practitioner, is teaming up with theMichigan Chamber to conduct the first ever three-city communication road showto help Michigan businesses prepare for the distribution of bad news or thedissemination of good news.When and Where: Thursday, February 5, 2009, 9:00 a.m to 11:30 a.m. Walsh College, 41500 Gardenbrook Road, Novi Thursday, February 5, 2009, 1:30 p.m to 4:00 p.m Michigan Chamber, 600 S Walnut Street, Lansing Friday, February 6, 9:00 a.m to 11:30 WMU Beltline Campus, 2333 E. Bahs, CAE, Director, Marketing & Events, for the Michigan Chambersaid, "The Michigan Chamber is proud to be the first chamber in thecountry to conduct a series of communication workshops that we believewill support Michigan business communication efforts. These veryaffordable workshops will provide Michigan businesses with positive,proactive communication and reactive messaging strategies and tactics thatMichigan businesses can use as economic developments unfold here in thestate."Rick Kamel, in cooperation with the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, hasworked on many seminar and leadership conferences over the past two decades.What They Will Learn: Strategies for identifying and prioritizing your internal and external audiences Communication timing strategies that maximize the good news and minimize the bad news Using new media to communicate good or bad news The three basic food groups of the news media The four elements of a news story How to pitch positive news to your industry trades, business and mass media Tried-and-true formulas for how to construct statements Clear and concise words and phrases Specific words to use and to avoid How to stay in control during a Q & A session with employees or the news media Being prepared to disseminate bad news in case of an emergencySOURCEMichigan Chamber of CommerceAimee L. Bahs, Director, Marketing & Events, 1-517-371-7679, or Rick Kamel,1-312-775-8399 or 1-312-802-0455, both for Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Declare Yourself Announces 'A New Birth of Citizenship' Inauguration Kick-OffEvent with Host Jessica Alba and Musical Performance by Maroon 5Special Surprise Guests & Premiere of "Born Again American" Song Included inEvening's Festivities LOS ANGELES, Jan.

The debut of Declare Yourself's "Born Again American" song will occurthat evening with a sensational live performance."Born Again American" is a specially commissioned song to move all listenersto recommit themselves to American citizenship as we go through these tryingbut hopeful times together. "Born Again American" asks citizens to pledgethemselves to being "their country's keeper" through higher levels of serviceand civic engagement.Norman Lear, the TV producer, and founder of Declare Yourself, said, "ThisInauguration marks an important moment in our country's history - one thatallows us all to be proud of how far we've come and the direction we're going. Our event celebrates this moment and helps motivate us all to become moreactive in our communities on the local and national level by getting involved,giving back, and being proud to be an American, born again."Tickets cost $250 and are available to the public by or calling (202) 547-5797.The proceeds fromthe evening will go towards Declare Yourself and the "Born Again American"campaign launch in coordination with the Inauguration and the start of the newPresidential administration. About Declare YourselfDeclare Yourself is a nonpartisan, nonprofit campaign to empower everyeligible American, 18-to-29 years old, to register and vote. Through the powerof strategic media partnerships, celebrity spokespeople, retail outreach,sports and, most importantly, digital technology and social media, DeclareYourself created a campaign that embraces the landscape of youth peer andpopular culture to lead young people to higher levels of true civicparticipation. Over 2.2million young people either used Declare Yourself's on-line registration toolor registered through its Ultimate College Bowl national contest. Over 5.1 million people viewed Declare Yourself's line-up of viral videoand TV PSAs; Declare Yourself's "Only You Can Silence Yourself" print andvideo campaign featuring Jessica Alba and Hayden Panettiere received more than100 million media impressions through print outlets such as Rolling Stone,Time, Seventeen, Sports Illustrated and People.In 2003, Declare Yourself launched its initiative with The Declaration ofIndependence Road Trip, a nationwide multimedia exhibit and tour of NormanLear's original 1776 copy of the Declaration of Independence.

SOURCEDeclare YourselfJulie Cloutier, , or Anna Richardson,, both of Sunshine, Sachs & Associates,1-212-691-2800, for Declare Yourself. In 1996, the "50 Greatest Players in NBA History" team wasassembled to honor the NBA's fiftieth anniversary. The team featured all of the legends such as Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, and Oscar Robertson.And then in 2006, TNT broadcasters selected the "Next 10" which included the likes of Kevin Garnett, Gary Payton, and Reggie Miller.I came up with a list of the 63 greatest players since it has been 63 years since the NBA was formed.Here is the list in alphabetical order: Kareem Abdul Jabbar - all-time leading scorer, won an astounding six MVP's Nate "Tiny" Archibald - led the league in scoring andassists in the same season Paul Arizin (Pitchin' Paul) - potent scorer and 10-time All-Star Charles Barkley (Sir Charles) - won a MVP, sensational rebounder Rick Barry - led the NBA in free through percentage six times Elgin Baylor - dangerous scorer, played in eight NBA Finals Walt Bellamy (Bells) - averaged 31.6 points and 19 rebounds during rookie yearDave Bing - seven-time All-Star, averaged 20.1 points per game over careerLarry Bird (Larry legend) - could simply do it all Kobe Bryant - has four rings and a MVP, once scored 81 points in a single game Wilt Chamberlain - owns several unbreakable records including a 100-point game Bob Cousy - won six championships and a MVPDave Cowens - great rebounder, won two titles Billy Cunningham (The Kangaroo Kid) - selected to three All-NBA First Teams Adrian Dantley (A.D.) - averaged at least 28 ppg in six seasons Clyde "The Glide" Drexler - spectacular leaper, won a title, played in three finals Joe Dumars (Joe D) - solid defender, won two titles and a Finals MVPTim Duncan (The Big Fundmental) - won four titles, won two MVP's Alex English (The Blade) - averaged at least 25 ppg eight straight seasonsJulius "Dr J." Erving - one of the greatest dunkers, won a MVP and a titlePatrick Ewing - averaged at least 20 ppg and eight rpg for 13 straight seasons Walt "Clyde" Frazier - great defender, won two titles Kevin Garnett (KG) - won a title, a MVP, and a Defensive Player of the Year awardGeorge Gervin (Iceman) - averaged over 30 points per game twice John Havlicek (Hondo) - won eight championships and a Finals MVP Elvin Hayes (The Big E) - averaged over 25 points per game first four seasons Allen Iverson (The Answer) - won a MVP and four scoring titlesLeBron James - has a chance to become the greatest of all time Earvin "Magic" Johnson - the greatest point guard ever, won five titlesSam Jones - won an incredible 10 championships Michael Jordan (Air Jordan) - greatest player ever, won six championships Jason Kidd - second all time in assists , one of the greatest points guards everBob Lanier - eight time All-Star, reliable center Jerry Lucas - averaged over 17 rebounds per game six timesKarl Malone (The Mailman) - won two MVPs, second all-time leading scorer Moses Malone - won an impressive three MVP awards Bob McAdoo - averaged over 30 points per game three consecutive seasonsKevin McHale - owned many unstoppable low post moves George Mikan - the NBA's first dominant big manReggie Miller - undoubtedly the deadliest shooter of all time Earl Monroe (The Pearl) - was a four-time All-Star, won a titleDirk Nowitzki - European with the Most NBA successHakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon - owned anunstoppable "dream shake"Shaquille O'Neal (Shaq) - the most dominant big man everRobert Parish (Chief) - productive center, won three titlesGary Payton (The Glove) - the only point guard to win Defensive Player of the Year Bob Pettit - averaged 26.4 points and 16.2 rebounds a game for his career Scottie Pippen - spectacular perimeter defender, won six rings Willis Reed - won two championships and two Finals MVPs Oscar Robertson (The Big O) - the only player to average a triple double David Robinson (The Admiral) - won two titles and a MVP, 10-time All-Star Dennis Rodman (The Worm) - the greatest rebounder of all time Bill Russell - won more rings (11) than any other player in history Dolph Schayes - 12-time NBA All-Star Bill Sharman - led NBA in free throw percentage seven timesJohn Stockton - all-time career leader in both assists and steals Isiah Thomas (Zeke) - an extremely fierce competitor, won two titles Nate Thurmond (Nate the Great) - anaggressive rebounder and seven-time All-Star Wes Unseld - won Rookie of the Year and MVP in the same seasonJerry West (Mr. SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 7, 2009) Five weeks after announcing the nominees, FIFA announced the five finalists for the 2009 FIFA Womens World Player of the Year Award from its headquarters in Zurich on Monday, with Chicago Red Star Cristiane among them.Cristiane was one of three finalists for the award having played in WPS during the Inaugural Season, all of them selected as 2009 WPS All-Stars.