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Green Inaugural Ball: 'Maximum Celebration, Minimum Impact'
Green Inaugural Ball: 'Maximum Celebration, Minimum Impact'
As President-elect Barack Obama prepares for his inauguration, a number of groups have planned balls in Washington to celebrate his arrival. One such event is the Green Inaugural Ball.
2009 Green Inaugural Ball - Home
greenball2009.org — Green Economy Network Tickets will be available for purchase in late December 2008. Please visit www.GreenBall2009.org for... more information, or please email GreenBallInfo@WebsterConsulting.com. Black Tie Valet Parking This event is ... (more) 2009 Green Inaugural Ball - Home
Environmental and Clean Energy Inaugural Ball
environmentalball.org — Working Together To Build A Better Tomorrow For the sixth consecutive inauguration over 1,000 guests representing hundreds... of world renowned environmental and clean energy organizations will celebrate the peaceful transition of power. Once again, this ... (more) Environmental and Clean Energy Inaugural Ball
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  • LAW LAW
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    Thanks for the tip. I am going to see Wyclef and the Fugees : )
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