Kent County To Get New Tax To Recruit Tourists, Conventions Michigan Technology News
GRAND RAPIDS - Kent County would get additional tools to promote the west Michigan region and lure national and regional conventions under HB 6606 approved by the House Commerce Committee. The bill permits Kent County, with the support of hotels and motels, to levy a tax of up to 2 percent to support promotional activities.
War has changed. The laws of war must, too. The Christian Science Monitor
The Geneva Conventions are outdated for today's war on terror. The US should lead a call to modernize them.
[ENS] Executive Council proposes an Anglican convocation in the Americas Worldwide Faith News
[ENS] The Episcopal Churchs Executive Council agreed November 15 to contemplate an Anglican regional convocation of the Americas to better equip churches for mutuality and interdependence in Gods mission. The council, the churchs governing body between General Conventions, asked Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and House of Deputies President Bonnie Anderson to appoint a working
Fine Living Top 10: 2007 Social Events AskMen
Festivals, fairs, conventions, championships, world series, competitions, and celebrations -- just to name a few -- take place daily around the world. That’s right: At this very moment, somewhere in the world, an exciting and unique event is taking place. There’s a party you don’t know about.
Robin Roberts Brings a Lot of Heart and Height to the Morning Anchor?s Job New York Times
An asset in the morning show ratings battle, Ms. Roberts is fast on her feet she was a college basketball star after all.
CONVENTIONS, MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES San Francisco Chronicle
The following conventions, meetings and conferences are scheduled this week in San Francisco: Marketing Sherpa Lead Generation Summit, Monday through Wednesday, the Fairmont. Waste News Byproducts Beneficial Use Summit, Tuesday through Friday,
Herbalife to move downtown Los Angeles Times
Herbalife Ltd. said Wednesday that it would move its U.S. headquarters to downtown Los Angeles from Century City in 2008, giving a boost to downtown and the L.A. Live project.
Dems' majority clout will be tested Seattle Times
When Virginia Sen. George Allen conceded to Jim Webb last week, giving the Democrats their 51st seat in the Senate, the responsibility for
Accomplishments still not guaranteed in Senate The Olympian
WASHINGTON - When Virginia Sen. George Allen conceded to Jim Webb last week, giving the Democrats their 51st seat in the Senate, the responsibility for the work of the legislative branch shifted definitively - and a potential weak point for the new majority was exposed.
Passenger traffic rises 2.9% at OIA Orlando Sentinel
Nearly 35 million air travelers passed through Orlando International Airport during the year ended in September, a 2.9 percent annual increase.

Reference Guide to the Geneva Conventions
Resource for journalists looking for an easy-to-use guide to the conventions.
SciFi Conventions - World-wide Scifi Convention Directory - plus
Find out about going to or running scifi conventions here. Convention calendar, tips for organizers, and more.
Code Conventions for the Java(TM) Programming Language: Contents
Code Conventions for the JavaTM Programming Language. Revised April 20, 1999. 1 Introduction. 1.1 Why Have Code Conventions: 1.2 Acknowledgments
Multilateral conventions
Website of the Multilaterals Project of the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy with links to various conventions organized by subject.
Comic Book Conventions - Convention News
A site that maintains a comprehensive calendar of upcoming comic book conventions as well as other resources for fans and pros alike.

Code Conventions for the Java(TM) Programming Language: Contents
Code Conventions for the JavaTM Programming Language. Revised April 20, 1999. 1 Introduction. 1.1 Why Have Code Conventions: 1.2 Acknowledgments
Multilateral conventions
Website of the Multilaterals Project of the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy with links to various conventions organized by subject.
Comic Book Conventions - Convention News
A site that maintains a comprehensive calendar of upcoming comic book conventions as well as other resources for fans and pros alike.
UNIDROIT Conventions - Main Page
Convention relating to a Uniform Law on the International Sale of Goods (The UNIDROIT Convention on Stolen or Illegally Exported Cultural Objects (Rome
Geneva Conventions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Development of the Geneva Conventions from 1864 to 1949. As per article 49, 50, 129 and 146 of the Geneva Conventions I, II, III and IV, respectively,
All Conferences . Com
Directory listing conferences, conventions, and other professional events in all fields.
Conventions
For example, the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, At present IMO conventions enter into force within an average of five
Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War
Adopted on 12 August 1949 and entry into force 21 October 1950. Text published by Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.