Tim Talbott saw a news story in 1984, about Americans importing alpacas from South America and raising them for their cashmere-like fiber. Intrigued, the established surgeon sought more information. In 1985, he and his wife, Jane, invested in six alpacas and made a long-range business plan to increase the herd to 100 animals by the time he retired. Dr. Talbott, who recently retired, has
more than met his goal. "We have more than 100 Chilean and Peruvian Huacaya alpacas - the largest herd in Michigan," he says. "And although we started raising and selling alpacas as an investment 22 years ago, we enjoy them
more each year."

Peclers Futur(s) 7 comes to the West Coast during week of 25 June 2007.

The first day of spring is to become an annual celebration of the Nolita area in downtown New York.  On Wednesday, March 21^st 2007, the very first NoLita Spring Promenade will take place.  This event will celebrate the European history of the Nolita area as well as what is has become today. 

Alpha Pro Tech a leading manufacturer of products designed to protect people, products and environments, including disposable protective apparel and building products, today announced that its President, Al Millar, and Michael Scheerer, Senior VP of Sales and Marketing, will present at the Urchin Capital Partners “Value Below the Radar Conference 2006” at Le Meridien Hotel in San Francisco, CA on Tuesday, October 24, 2006. The Company’s presentation is scheduled for 9 a.m. PT.

Wolverine World
Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) Executive Vice President and CFO Stephen L. Gulis,
Jr. will be presenting at the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference in
New York City on September 25, 2006.