Show of Hands What is the most affordable way to attend The Special Event Conference & Trade Show, Jan. 12-15 in New Orleans? The Hands on Hundred Program! In exchange for a registration discount, participants work two shifts, gaining practical experience on high-end events and a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of TSE and its showcasing events. The Gala Awards entertainment will be amazing, the Welcome Party will be a blast, the Masters Brunch will be educational, the Wedding Lunch will wow, and TSE Starts Here will be rocking--and Hands on Hundred will be there for all of them! Spots are still available, so don’t miss out--register today!

Hazelnuts recalled due to salmonella threat A Oregon nut processor recalled nearly 115,000 pounds of shelled hazelnuts last week due to concerns the nuts may be contaminated with salmonella. No illness has been linked to the nuts. All products subject to recall were packed in 25- and 50-pound corrugated boxes with lot code numbers 296091A, 299091A, 300091A, VH3696BO, and 310091A. The boxes bore the following brand names: Kunze Farms, Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts, Canadian Hazelnuts, and Firestone Farms …

SEARCH names 2010 board The SEARCH Foundation, a not-for-profit charity devoted to helping event professionals in need, has named its 2010 board and announced its intention to raise $250,000 in 2010. Click here for the full story.