Participants in the prestigious Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Internship Program were recognized at a reception held at New York Life Insurance Company on Friday, July 9, 2004. Three of this year's 39 selected interns, Tomica Burke of Queens, NY , McDonald-Ian James of Brooklyn, NY , and Stephanie Logan of Brooklyn, NY pose with Gregory Tyson, senior vice president, New York Life [far right] and Dr. Maya Rockeymoore, vice president for research and
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LAWSUIT WON IN LAND FRAUD CASE
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINORITIES AND WOMEN
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A federal judge in Norfolk, Virginia this week ruled that three real estate sales agents working for a Virginia-based land developer participated in an elaborate land scam that fleeced an estimated $30 million from more than 1,300 people in 29 states and the District of Columbia. Operating under the name Buyers Source, the company and its agents victimized more than 500 senior citizens. In four cases, the developers targeted people over one hundred years old.
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Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Robert W. Walsh today announced the creation of the New York City Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) Procurement Alliance to increase opportunities for City-certified M/WBEs. The Fortune 500 companies that have partnered with the City will allow certified firms to bid on contracts through their M/WBE-. . . . |
BACK TO SCHOOL AND BALANCING ACT
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THINK ABOUT WHAT AND HOW YOU ARE BUYING
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(NAPSI)-As American students head back to school, many young women may find themselves wishing for a refresher course in time management-with a focus on finding what's important to them. According to a recent survey, 80 percent of American women ages 18 to 34 are trying to achieve a higher level of life satisfaction. And according to the survey respondents, life balance and satisfaction mean going beyond fitness and exercise. . . . .
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(NAPSI)-It's back-to-school time, and that means shopping for clothes, computers, books and backpacks. But while your mind is probably on what you're buying, you should also think about how you're buying. Keep in mind that you have choices when paying for things.I recommend that you use a check card or a . . .
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