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American Military University Admitted into the National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services

2011-09-07T07:34:00.000-07:00

American Military University Admitted into the National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services

Continuing its effort to provide affordable and respected online education to those who serve, American Military University (AMU) has been admitted into the National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services (NAIMES), an organization that advocates for the military student, partners with the military education community and promotes "best practices" for conducting military education programs.

Charles Town, W. Va. (Vocus) September 23, 2008

Continuing its effort to provide affordable and respected online education to those who serve, American Military University (http://www. amu. apus. edu/index. htm) (AMU) has been admitted into the National Association of Institutions for Military Education Services (NAIMES), an organization that advocates for the military student, partners with the military education community and promotes "best practices" for conducting military education programs. AMU is a member institution of American Public University System (http://www. apus. edu/index. htm) (APUS), an online university system that serves more than 30,000 adult learners in 50 states and more than 100 countries.

"Being admitted to NAIMES is an important honor for AMU," said Jim Sweizer, Vice President of Military Programs at AMU. "We want to make sure we give the military service member every opportunity to excel in their chosen field. We know that working with organizations such as NAIMES, helps to enhance the student's learning experience."

Membership in NAIMES is by invitation only. Institutions invited to join must be accredited, interested in education for military personnel at locations others than on their respective campuses, entered into Memoranda of Understanding or contracts with one or more military installations and have been approved for membership by a majority vote of NAIMES member institutions.

About American Military University
American Military University (http://www. amu. apus. edu/index. htm) is a member institution of American Public University System (http://www. apus. edu/index. htm), which includes American Public University (http://www. apu. apus. edu/index. htm). AMU's relevant curriculum, affordability and flexibility help working adults pursue degrees that will help them advance in a variety of career fields, including business, information technology, education and management. AMU also provides specialized education in homeland security, national security and emergency and disaster management. A university book grant provides textbooks at no cost for eligible undergraduate students. American Public University System is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI). For more information, please visit http://www. AmericanPublicEducation. com (http://www. AmericanPublicEducation. com).

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American Public University System Appoints Dr. Chris Reynolds, CEM, as New Dean of Center for Teaching and Learning

2011-09-06T17:12:00.000-07:00

American Public University System Appoints Dr. Chris Reynolds, CEM, as New Dean of Center for Teaching and Learning

Dr. Tom Phelan Succeeds Reynolds as Program Director, Emergency and Disaster Management and Fire Science

Charles Town, WV (Vocus) August 13, 2010

American Public University System (http://www. apus. edu) (APUS) today announced the appointment of Dr. Chris Reynolds as dean of its Center for Teaching and Learning. Reynolds will oversee the center’s long-standing efforts to improve student learning through teaching excellence and provide support and resources for faculty to be scholarly, innovative, and effective. He previously served as program director for APUS’s award-winning Emergency and Disaster Management program.

The Center for Teaching and Learning serves as a resource center for APUS faculty members to access professional development materials, view development and training opportunities, share best practices and lessons learned, and participate in forum discussions on current research and teaching topics. It also provides students with a variety of online resources that help set them up for success, including ways to improve study skills, research strategies, time management tips, available online tutoring, and tactics to improve writing skills.

“The continuing enhancement of the center is in keeping with our standing commitment to excellence in delivering and measuring the effectiveness of online education (http://www. apus. edu),” said APUS President and CEO Dr. Wallace E. Boston. “Chris has done a remarkable job in leading the Emergency and Disaster Program to this high standard, and we look forward to him sharing his success and best practices with all of our faculty in his new role.”

Reynolds, who holds degrees in Public Safety Administration and a doctorate in education, developed both the undergraduate and graduate emergency management curriculum for APUS's American Military University (AMU). He also developed the largest APUS social networking group on LinkedIn, ''Masters of Disaster'', and hosts a monthly show, ''Issues and Trends in Emergency Management and Homeland Security'' on AMU Radio.

Reynolds is a retired Shift Commander/Division Chief with Hillsborough County Fire & Rescue, one of the busiest engine and rescue companies in the Tampa Bay, Florida, area. He is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force Reserve and veteran of the war on terror, having served in the Afghanistan and Pakistan theaters. Most recently, he coordinated the aeromedical airlift of Haitian casualties into South Florida in the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake.

In related news, Dr. Tom Phelan will assume Reynolds’ prior role as program director for APUS’s Emergency and Disaster Management and Fire Science program, which offers both degree and certificate programs in how to establish command and control, coordinate communication, evacuate citizens, and perform clean-up in any type of disaster situation. Students and alumni hold positions across a diverse set of industries and are leaders in the field, including Fire Fighting, Emergency Medical Service (EMS), Local, State, and Federal Government Emergency Management, Disaster Relief, and Non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

“I’m very pleased to assume oversight of our Center for Teaching and Learning, which fully embodies our core mission of providing affordability, accessibility and quality in online higher education (http://www. apus. edu),” said Reynolds. ''I do so knowing that Tom is an outstanding educator and leader who will help bring even further success to our Emergency and Disaster Management program.''

As president of Strategic Teaching Associates, Dr. Phelan's work has focused on educational preparation of emergency managers. Previously an adjunct graduate instructor of emergency management for Elmira College, he is the author of ''Emergency Management and Tactical Response Operations: Bridging the Gap'' (2008, Butterworth-Heinemann) and was named a founding member of the U. S. Department of Homeland Security by Secretary Tom Ridge. His current research agenda includes creating a comprehensive glossary for business continuity, emergency management and homeland security, and investigating funding sources for healthy practices to reduce heart disease in firefighters.

About American Public University System
American Public University System, winner of the Sloan Consortium’s 2009 Ralph E. Gomory Award for Quality Online Education and two-time recipient of Sloan’s Effective Practice Award, offers more than 100 online certificate and degree programs through its American Public University and American Military University institutions. APUS’s relevant curriculum, affordability and flexibility help more than 70,000 working adults worldwide pursue degrees in subjects ranging from homeland security to management and liberal arts. For more information, visit http://www. apus. edu (http://www. apus. edu)].

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Americas' SAP Users' Group Offers Two Support Focused Events in Chicago

2011-09-03T22:37:00.000-07:00

Americas' SAP Users' Group Offers Two Support Focused Events in Chicago

The Americas’ SAP Users’ Group (ASUG®), the world’s largest customer-run community of SAP professionals, announced two support-focused events to help SAP customers evaluate and improve their support organizations. The events are being held August 21-24 at the Westin River North in Chicago, Illinois.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) August 18, 2006

The Americas’ SAP Users’ Group (ASUG®), the world’s largest customer-run community of SAP professionals, announced two support-focused events to help SAP customers evaluate and improve their support organizations: the Reinventing Your Support Organization Workshop, August 21-22, and the Optimizing Your Support Symposium, August 23-24. Both events will be held in Chicago at the Westin Chicago River North.

The support focused events will help SAP customers gain a better understanding of their current support organizations and learn best practices from fellow customers who have broad experience supporting their SAP environments. All ASUG members and other licensed SAP customers, SAP Partners, and non-certified partners are welcome and encouraged to attend both events.

The Reinventing Your Support Organization Workshop, led by author and Diagonal Group partner Doug Whittle, will feature an in-depth review of two organizations that successfully built their IT support teams through the integration of SAP and non-SAP applications. Jenifer Jarriel, Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer for the Baylor College of Medicine, and Chris Van Liew, Director of IT Enterprise Systems SAP Support for Weyerhaeuser Company will share in-depth reviews of their IT support organizations and offer attendees insights on how to build a strategy for their own organization.

Immediately following the workshop, ASUG will present the Optimizing Your Support Symposium. Targeted for directors of support staff, this event will feature customer-run education on various support topics including help desk, call centers, problem management, SAP Customer Competence Center (CCC) / Center of Excellence (COE), support tools and business process management.

“Focused events like these are part of our ongoing commitment to the continued education of our members,” said Rod Masney, ASUG President. “Designed by SAP customers for SAP customers, these events will give attendees the education and insights they need to optimize their support processes and get the most value out of their SAP systems.”

For more information and to register for the Reinventing Your Support Organization Workshop and the Optimizing Your Support Symposium, visit www. asug. com/pr/supportevents06 (http://www. asug. com/pr/supportevents06).

About ASUG

The Americas’ SAP Users’ Group (ASUG®) is an independent, volunteer-run organization that facilitates knowledge transfer among the community of SAP customers by providing user-driven educational opportunities, professional networking and a forum that provides insight and influence to SAP. ASUG maintains a unique position within the SAP community through its: combination of highly-focused education tools; access to subject matter experts and SAP executives; ability to influence SAP products and services; and personal networking opportunities with SAP customers. As a result, members from any sized organization continuously solve their SAP-related business problems more efficiently and cost-effectively, realizing a significant return from their membership. (Additional information at http://www. asug. com (http://www. asug. com))

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ClearTrial Clinical Trial Budgeting and Accruals Expert to Speak at IIR Cost & Contract Management Conference

2011-09-01T15:53:00.000-07:00

ClearTrial Clinical Trial Budgeting and Accruals Expert to Speak at IIR Cost & Contract Management Conference

ClearTrial Senior Director of Clinical Services Kristin Lucas will present "Streamlining Accruals & Contract Management with Earned Value Analysis," at the IIR Cost & Contract Management for Clinical Trials Conference, being held September 22-24 at the Sheraton University City Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lucas will demonstrate how biopharmaceutical organizations are using Earned Value Analysis (EVA) to gain greater control over clinical trial accruals, payments, and contracts.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 20, 2008

ClearTrial (www. cleartrial. com), a leading provider of clinical trial software for clinical trial operations planning, budgeting, and outsourcing, announced today that Kristin Lucas, ClearTrial Senior Director of Clinical Services, will speak at the IIR Cost & Contract Management for Clinical Trials Conference, being held September 22-24 at the Sheraton University City Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lucas will demonstrate how biopharmaceutical organizations are using Earned Value Analysis (EVA) to gain greater control over clinical trial accruals, payments, and contracts.

"Managing accruals and contracts effectively remains one of the biggest challenges facing life sciences organizations today," noted Michael Soenen, Managing Partner at ClearTrial. "Earned Value Analysis - used widely in other industries - is rapidly gaining favor as a powerful tool to gain advanced visibility and to maintain control over clinical development projects, whether in-house, outsourced, or a combination."

During her session, Lucas will explore the underpinnings of EVA and its direct applications for clinical development, and offer practical guidelines and case study examples for implementing Earned Value Analysis in a biopharmaceutical organization.

Attendees will discover how EVA can help them:
Quickly determine if studies are on budget and on schedule Obtain a fast, accurate assessment of accruals based on actual work performed Generate precise accruals forecasts based on when work is actually performed Effectively track contract performance and timelines

Lucas brings more than 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry to the conference, with extensive experience in clinical trial budgeting and contract management. Before joining ClearTrial, she led the Financial Administration division for the Clinical Business Management department at ICOS Corporation (an Eli Lilly company), where she worked on the blockbuster drug Cialis®. At ICOS, Lucas was responsible for establishing best practices in the outsourcing, management, drafting and negotiation of site and vendor agreements, as well as the development of a clinical budgeting/modeling application for lifecycle planning, budgeting and in-licensing opportunity assessment. In addition, she led the Sarbanes-Oxley audit preparedness project, resulting in ICOS achieving SOX compliance in 2006. Prior to ICOS, Lucas spent seven years with Genentech, where she was responsible for the negotiation, positioning, and pricing strategy for managed care contracts. She has extensive education and training in project management, negotiation, costing of clinical studies, advanced financial modeling, and marketing and business administration.

About ClearTrial®
ClearTrial® is a leading provider of clinical trial software for clinical operations planning, budgeting, and outsourcing. ClearTrial software helps pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device companies, and CROs expedite the clinical development process without sacrificing quality of results. The company's software products support clinical operations, resource planning, and outsourcing departments with a single solution that promotes speed and consistency, while maintaining flexibility to handle different study requirements. For more information please visit http://www. cleartrial. com (http://www. cleartrial. com).

ClearTrial® and the ClearTrial logo are registered trademarks owned by ClearTrial, LLC, which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Any other company or product names mentioned in this release are hereby acknowledged as registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

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Teens Help Give Voice to Audiobook Boom

2011-08-31T06:39:00.000-07:00

Teens Help Give Voice to Audiobook Boom

Only one audiobook company in the burgeoning market employs teen actors to play the roles of teen characters in their productions. The results: Award-winning productions, critical acclaim and most importantly to the company founder, the opportunity to give teens serious work. Full Cast Audio, in Syracuse, NY, also boasts one of the industry's most talented young people.

Syracuse, NY (PRWEB) November 9, 2006

At Full Cast Audio, there's only one way to produce award-winning audiobooks: By letting kids do it.

This one-of-a kind audiobook publishing company, based in Syracuse, NY, regularly employs genuine kids playing the roles of children and teens in the company's productions. That's unlike any other company in the market, where adults feign young voices on young-adult recordings.

Full Cast's commitment to children is turning heads -- among the nation's top authors and within the burgeoning audio publishing industry, which topped $871 million in sales in 2005.

"You can't get that vocal freshness out of adult vocal chords," says Tamora Pierce, best-selling fantasy author who has recorded seven books with FCA. "You are always aware it is not a kid's voice, that it's not a teen's voice. But there's also a level of energy and adrenaline that kids bring."

Consider some of Full Cast's groundbreaking results, achieved in the span of its five-year existence:

Ryan Sparkes, at 13 one of FCA's most accomplished actors, became the youngest actor ever to narrate an audiobook. He was 10 at the time. • Full Cast won a 2005 Audie Award, audio publishing's equivalent of the Oscar, for a production narrated by then high-school student Spencer Murphy. Murphy narrated "Buddha Boy," by Kathe Koja, which won Best Audio Drama. Full Cast was an Audie finalist in 2004 and 2006 for titles narrated by teens.

• The top-selling Pierce is writing a novel tailored for one of FCA's young actresses and the novel will debut on audiobook rather than print: A first in publishing.

Full Cast's productions consistently earn starred reviews and often appear on various national library association lists of best listening selections for teens. The company also won two "Listen Up" Awards from Publisher's Weekly and several Golden Headset Awards.

In a culture which often undervalues the talents and contributions of children and teens, FCA company founder Bruce Coville is one CEO who cherishes working with young people. He has a deep-seated belief that young people long for meaningful work and they prove him right every time in the recording booth.

"The pleasure that our young casts take in what can be pretty grueling studio sessions has been confirmation of that longing," says Coville, also a best-selling children's author with more than 90 books to his credit. "The kids bring us energy and excitement, and to be honest, working with them gives me hope for the future. We are blessed to work with some of the most amazing kids I've ever met, kids who are vibrantly alive and clear-eyed about their plans, hopes and dreams."

Sparkes, 13, one of FCA's most accomplished actors, is an up-and-coming voice actor in the popular world of audiobooks.

Sparkes' career started at 8 when he earned his first role with Full Cast Audio. Since his debut, his performances have garnered glowing reviews. He's about to begin recording his 16th production, due out this spring.

"He acts, and has acted since he was nine, with his entire being," Coville says. "His intensity of concentration is remarkable."

Sparkes, of Baldwinsville, NY, began with his first minor role at 8 and quickly added the roles of lead character (at 9) and narrator (at 10). He became the youngest actor in the industry to ever narrate an audiobook when he provided the first-person narration at age 10 for "Moongobble and Me: The Dragon of Doom," by Coville, also a children's author.

In addition to other roles, Sparkes went on to record the next two books in the "Moongobble" series, playing Edward, who is the lead character and the story's narrator. Not all actors can pull off first-person narration, but Sparkes excelled immediately.

"One of the trickiest aspects of first-person narration is making a clear distinction between the narrative text and lines spoken by the narrator's character as dialogue," says Coville, who directed all three productions. "It takes a subtle shifting of intonation, and Ryan was able to master this very quickly -- much to my relief. He just has a gift for this kind of thing."

Industry reviewers agree. Several publications have taken note of Sparkes' fine performances. Audiobookstoday. com wrote of the first Moongobble: "Sparkes' narration is so impressive you find yourself listening in awe."

AudioFile Magazine wrote: "(Sparkes') youthful exuberance carries the innocence of a bygone age and may remind older listeners of the sort of boy heroes that populated late-50s and early-60s children's films, or, say, "Leave It to Beaver."

Sparkes also performs in community and school theater, plays hockey, golf and tennis, sings in his church and school choirs, plays clarinet and has earned the rank of First Class Boy Scout. In school he's on high honor roll. He plans to attend college for musical education and acting. Sparkes is set to return to the studio this fall to tackle the fourth "Moongobble," which is due out this spring.

"A lot of kids don't get this chance and I feel great that I get that chance to read professionally," Sparkes says. "I thought it was fun just reading and doing the work. Then there's the added bonus that I get paid to do what I love."

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CADLearning Revit Architecture 2011 Tutorials Published

2011-08-27T11:37:00.000-07:00

CADLearning Revit Architecture 2011 Tutorials Published

Bedford, NH (PRWEB) September 2, 2010

4D Technologies, an Autodesk Authorized Publisher specializing in self-paced eLearning for CAD and BIM software, announced today that it has published its CADLearning Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011 Tutorial Series. The 30-hour training course for Revit Architecture users is composed of 421 video tutorials, covering beginner, intermediate and advanced topics for building information modeling. Lessons include concepts and demonstrations to guide users through modeling system family elements, placing components including doors and windows, creating views and adding sheets to views, controlling the appearance of views, adding dimensions and constraints, creating reports, schedules and custom family components, and using worksets, phasing and design options.

“I am very pleased to announce the release of our course for Revit Architecture 2011,” said Dan Dolan, President of 4D Technologies. “As the Revit user community steadily grows and the software continues to evolve, we are proud to offer a learning tool that can fulfill the needs of the rapidly expanding user base and keep them current on the latest enhancements included in this version of Revit.”

Chapter topics are Getting Started, Modeling Essentials, Building Shell, Walls: An In-Depth Look, Building Core, Building Interiors, Components and Families, Basic Modify and Reporting Tools, Views and Sheets, View Graphics, Dimensions and Constraints, Site Tools, Design Analysis, Schedules and Tags, Annotation, Publishing and Printing, Worksets, Leveraging Other Files, Building Structure, Managing Your Projects, Managing Settings, Managing Application Settings, Groups, Drafting and Detailing, Collaboration, Family Creation, Phases and Design Options.

This is the latest training course for Revit in the CADLearning course library, currently offering training on 16 Autodesk software titles, including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, Autodesk Ecotect Analysis, Autodesk Navisworks, Autodesk Revit MEP, Autodesk Revit Structure and Autodesk 3ds Max. The Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011 Tutorial series is available for purchase at www. cadlearning. com or by phone at +1 603.641.3900.

Autodesk, AutoCAD, Ecotect, Navisworks, Revit and 3ds Max are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

About 4D Technologies
4D Technologies is a producer and publisher of self-paced eLearning products for the latest CAD and BIM software. Since its inception in 2002, 4D has worked closely with industry experts, including professional CAD instructors and trainers, CAD consultants, and experienced users to develop its learning content. 4D addresses the learning needs of individuals and organizations in a wide variety of markets including education, architecture, engineering, construction, automotive and transportation, manufacturing, utilities and communication, government.

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Robert Waxman the Kabbalah Author Announces His New Schedule of Kabbalah Educational Events

2011-08-24T22:46:00.000-07:00

Robert Waxman the Kabbalah Author Announces His New Schedule of Kabbalah Educational Events

Robert Waxman (Bob Waxman) the renowned Kabbalah writer and educator announced today his upcoming educational schedule for 2005. These educational events are aimed at spreading an understanding of Kabbalah and how it can be adapted by people of all faiths into their everyday life.

Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) February 28, 2005 -

Â Robert Waxman (http://www. kabalist. com) the renowned Kabbalah (http://www. kabalist. bigstep. com/faq. html) writer and educator announced today his upcoming educational schedule for 2005. The schedule includes a range of educational classes and events in and around Florida. Robert Waxman (http://www. kabalist. com) is the author of the best-selling book, "Kabbalah Simply Stated" published by Paragon House. The book has received rave reviews and was recently featured twice on the Fox National Cable News Channel where Robert was interviewed live.

Kabbalah evolved from Jewish mysticism and speculates on the nature of divinity, the creation, the origin and fate of the soul, and the role of human beings. This ancient and powerful wisdom from Kabbalah has been embraced by people of all faiths. Kabbalah answers the basic questions of life and guides followers toward achieving unlimited satisfaction on a daily basis.

ÂThe worldwide interest in Kabbalah is growing. The goal of my teaching is to present the subject in an easy to understand and engaging manner,Â said Robert Waxman. ÂI blend Kabbalistic wisdom with spiritual common-sense which leads to an innovative blueprint for personal transformation and spiritual illumination. My students adapt the wisdom of Kabbalah into all aspects of their everyday lives.Â

Robert Waxman (http://www. kabalist. com) was a student of Rabbi Azriel Abraham of Jerusalem from 1985 - 1998. He has co-hosted the national radio show, "Spiritually Speaking". Robert is a founding member of "The Kabbalah Education Network" and teaches at The Education Center and The Open Center in Sarasota, FL. He also teaches monthly classes in West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach and Sarasota at the Jewish Community Centers.

RobertsÂs best selling book ÂKabbalah Simply StatedÂ is now available for sale in 12 countries around the world. Over the past two months he has been interviewed by seven radio stations around the country; The Peter Boyle Show on KHOW in Colorado, The Woody Woodland Show on WKBR in New Hampshire, The Brian Smith Show on WICC in Connecticut, Bill Shields - In The Dark on KBAR in Idaho, Jill Spiegal - Goal Getters on FM107 in Minnesota, The Tom Clay Show on KABI in Kansas, and Jay Burton - Jay Files on WFAD in Vermont. Border Books in Sarasota, Florida is hosting a book signing featuring Robert on March 26, 2005.

Thousands have enthusiastically embraced Robert WaxmanÂs fresh and stimulating approach to Kabbalah in classes, lectures, seminars and workshops. He explains the scholarly writings of Gershom Scholem, Aryeh Kaplan and Isaiah Tishby in an entertaining and easy to comprehend manner. Classes are extremely interactive and new students are able to grasp the fundamental concepts quickly. The primary goal is to provide avenues for soul-healing, life-balancing and spiritual awakening. A full listing of these popular educational events can be found on RobertsÂs website at www. kabalist. com.

About Robert Waxman:

Robert (Bob) Waxman is a writer and educator of Kabbalah. He is the author of the best-selling book, "Kabbalah Simply Stated." He is a founding member of "The Kabbalah Education Network" and teaches at The Education Center and The Open Center in Sarasota, FL. He also teaches monthly classes in West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach and Sarasota at the Jewish Community Centers. To schedule a radio or TV interview contact Rosemary Yokoi at Paragon Books at 800 447-3709. For additional information, please contact Robert Waxman at 561-445-3880 or visit his website at http://www. kabalist. com (http://www. kabalist. com)

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UNC Greensboro Wins National Awards

2011-08-23T21:32:00.000-07:00

UNC Greensboro Wins National Awards

In a competition that drew entries from around the world, the UNCG Division of Continual Learning has earned multiple awards for the quality of its marketing programs and publications.

Greensboro, N. C. (PRWEB) April 5, 2010

The UNCG Division of Continual Learning has won eight University Continuing Education Association 2010 Marketing and Publications Awards for its work to promote programs offered through the Division of Continual Learning. The annual awards are regarded as one of the top marketing and publications competitions in higher education.

More than 65 colleges and universities submitted 355 entries from around the world, which included the ranks of higher education institutions like Harvard and New York University. The awards will be presented at the University Continuing Education Association Annual Conference April 9 in San Francisco.

The awards received by UNCG are:

Interactive Marketing: Streaming/On-demand Content
Gold – All-Arts, Sciences + Technology Twitter Promo
Bronze - iSchool Commercial

Interactive Marketing: Miscellaneous
Gold – All-Arts, Sciences + Technology Holiday Card

Print Advertising: Single Outdoor, transit or other
Gold - iSchool Billboard

Broadcast Advertising: Television
Gold - iSchool Commercial

Campaign: Interactive Media
Gold – All-Arts, Sciences + Technology Campaign

Miscellaneous: Collateral Material
Silver – All-Arts, Sciences + Technology T-shirts

Miscellaneous: Most Improved
Silver – Graduate Liberal Studies Web site

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CoolTechSchool Partners with DDRGame to Help PE Teachers Find Quality DDR Equipment for Schools

2011-08-20T21:58:00.000-07:00

CoolTechSchool Partners with DDRGame to Help PE Teachers Find Quality DDR Equipment for Schools

Schools across the country are incorporating DDR into their PE curriculum at a record pace. While PE teachers are enthusiastic about adding DDR to their programs, many are overwhelmed when it comes to finding the DDR equipment they need.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) August 9, 2007

Widely publicized fitness benefits associated with the active video game Dance Dance Revolution have prompted a growing number of schools to include DDR in PE class. But many PE teachers charged with the task of purchasing the necessary DDR equipment find themselves overwhelmed by the extensive choice of DDR accessories and options available. CoolTechSchool. com and DDRGame have partnered to simplify the DDR equipment purchase process for teachers.

"Choosing the right DDR equipment for schools can be very frustrating for PE teachers who typically have limited familiarity with video game technology," says Maureen Byrne, publisher of CoolTechSchool. com. "DDR accessories and product options have proliferated wildly because of the game's popularity, and even someone who is experienced with DDR components can find these choices confusing."

In order to play DDR in school, teachers must first decide which one of four possible game systems they should purchase to run the DDR game software. Then, they need to find the correct DDR game software to fit the hardware. Finally, the most daunting decision they'll make is selecting which one of dozens of possible DDR dance pads will best serve students playing DDR in PE class.

Further complicating teacher frustration with finding appropriate DDR equipment are high-end school grade DDR equipment bundles which transform what could be a $300 total investment into a $3,000 or more expenditure. These school grade DDR bundles offer durable metal dance platforms, but at $1,500 each, the high price excludes much of the education market.

"We agree that for middle and high school students, metal dance pads are desirable," says Byrne. "They can handle heavier use than most vinyl dance pads, plus they have the authentic cache of the true DDR arcade platforms." Continuing, Byrne explains, "What many teachers don't realize is that excellent metal dance pads can be purchased for $300 each. Even if students manage to wear these out after a year, you can replace them at least five times over for the price of one $1,500 dance pad."

To make DDR equipment bundles more price accessible to a greater number of schools, and to simplify the decision-making and shopping process for teachers, CoolTechSchool has partnered with the leading dance pad manufacturer and distributor, DDRGame, to deliver complete DDR equipment bundles appropriate for schools. With prices starting at $400, these bundles package together everything necessary to play DDR in PE class, including the recommended game system, appropriate DDR game software, and quality vinyl dance pads. Teachers searching for heavier use arcade style metal dance pads will find complete DDR bundle options starting under $700. To learn more, visit the site at www. cooltechschool. com.

About CoolTechSchool. com:
CoolTechSchool. com is a resource website providing clear step-by-step guides for teachers who want to effectively incorporate DDR into PE classes or Karaoke Revolution into Music Education classes. The site was developed by veteran elementary school PE teachers Annalee Zweig and Terri Hauser, Music Education teacher Pamela Yelton, and Maureen Byrne, a parent who introduced DDR into the Parkway School District where DDR has been a part of Physical Education classes since 2004.

For more information, contact:
Maureen Byrne, Site Publisher
CoolTechSchool. com
636-519-7509
Http://www. cooltechschool. com (http://www. cooltechschool. com)

About DDRGame:
DDRGame is the leading manufacturer, wholesaler and distributor of dance pads for Dance Dance Revolution, and a leading retailer of a complete line of DDR games and game system equipment. DDRGame provides exceptional customer service to the education community.

For more information, contact:
Thomas Mar, Education Sector Manager
DDRGame
626-571-5100
Http://www. ddrgame. com (http://www. ddrgame. com)

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GS3 Summers in 'Hotlanta': 'Building Economic Power for Black America'

2011-08-20T02:48:00.000-07:00

GS3 Summers in 'Hotlanta': 'Building Economic Power for Black America'

Absorbing the city’s energy and vibrant club scene, he was drawn to its metropolitan spirit. “Atlanta’s full of life, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Even more impressive to Sabino was meeting several delegates who marched in the civil rights movement with Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “These people were a testimony to helping establish a better place on this earth,” he commented. I want to build, manage and design GS3 to be a vehicle of empowerment for whoever wants to be a part of it.” From Atlanta and around the world.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) October 17, 2006

Nothing tops the hot sizzling sun like Georgio Sabino III during his summer tour in Atlanta. The Ohio-based fashion photographer recently completed his summer season at the thriving southern metropolis which reflects the graciousness, charm and exuberant extrovertedness that Sabino embodies.

Sabino, with subsidiary operations of GS3 in Atlanta, was the official photographer among the many hundreds of celebrity participants circulating at George Fraser’s Annual PowerNetworking Conference, before proceeding to the annual conference of 100 Black Men and the National Urban League, as well as an NFL gathering among the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints.

Absorbing the city’s energy and vibrant club scene, he was drawn to its metropolitan spirit. “Atlanta’s full of life, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are nightclubs on the rooftops of buildings like Bed, Verb and The Compound. That I was able to VIP through the whole two months there is amazing,” he remarked.

Sabino captured the highlights of each event that he photographed, tempering each experience with his own insights and reflections. When asked what he expected to gain from his foray to Atlanta, Sabino stated, “My goal was to meet new people, network and gain new clients -- to make GS3 more of a national presence. I met a LOT of people.” From the National Urban League, among those he met was supermodel Iman, “one of the greatest fashion supermodels -- every fashion designer’s dream” and actor Morgan Freeman.

Even more impressive to Sabino was meeting several delegates who marched in the civil rights movement with Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “These people were a testimony to helping establish a better place on this earth,” he commented. Like his many positive role models such as Tiger Woods and President Clinton, Sabino’s affinity for circulating among the rich and famous is ultimately a humble and humanitarian desire “to do something positive, for real...I want to create movement, an impetus, that people will want to join, to invest and be a part of. I’m living my dream right now, just as much as someone like Tiger Woods. The difference is that I’m trying to do just as much without the same amount of money. But I’m doing it in my own way.”

Sabino proceeded to the 100 Black Men and National Urban League conferences. Of the latter, he was able to meet and listen to African-American scholar and public intellectual Dr. Cornel West. At the National Urban League, it was really something to see how large an organization they are, and what wonderful things they have done. It was great, number one, to be there, 2) to watch, and 3) to gain knowledge from the superheroes of the intellectual world.”

This year’s conference drew its largest crowd at 13,000 attendees. Sabino personifies the theme’s goal of “Building Economic Power for Black America” as he strives to create a family company that includes his nine other brothers and sisters, and their families, his nieces, nephews and their children. Sabino was among other notable attendees such as: Vermont Governor Howard Dean, chairman of the Democratic National Committee; Republican National Committee chairman Ken Mehlman; Reverends Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, other leaders of many faith-based communities; Fortune 500 presidents, the mayors of many U. S. cities, women of leadership and other leaders of color.

Of the 100 Black Men conference, Sabino said, “To truly sit and hear Bill Cosby speak, you knew you were hearing the truth in front of you because the man is right on it! I’m a fan and an advocate. And in my own right, I’ll be a successor.”

In between his work as fashion photographer and visual artist, Sabino shares his art with school-age children from kindergarten through high school. Presently he is substitute teaching sixth through eighth grades in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights school system before pursuing other business opportunities in New York City. However, each time he returns to teaching, Sabino utilizes what he has gained and translates real life learning back to his students in the classroom.

Sabino also uses the genre of video filmmaking to document and compile artistic interpretations about his ‘slice of life’ experiences. With these digital perspectives, unwavering optimism and plenty of street smarts, Sabino determinedly asserts himself among the students he teaches to demonstrate how their education may be the door to better opportunities and a broader world view than the limitations of their immediate neighborhood. After all, he did it, too.

Ultimately, his goal is to create a legacy for family, friends and generations of youth to follow the path where art has led him. Of his experiences this summer, Sabino says, “I saw it (all), been there, worked it...did it. Ultimately, what kinds of things can I teach these kids? I want to build, manage and design GS3 to be a vehicle of empowerment for whoever wants to be a part of it.”

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Councilmember Yvette Diane Clarke to Announce Opening of New CarePlus Health Plan Brooklyn Office During ÂCover the Uninsured WeekÂ sponsored by MayorÂs Office

2011-08-20T02:21:00.000-07:00

Councilmember Yvette Diane Clarke to Announce Opening of New CarePlus Health Plan Brooklyn Office During ÂCover the Uninsured WeekÂ sponsored by MayorÂs Office.

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 14, 2004 -

Â The grand opening ceremony for the new CarePlus Health Plan community office located at 838 Flatbush Avenue will take place Thursday May 13, 2004 at 11am. Councilmember Yvette Clarke will welcome the office to her district with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The opening coincides with national ÂCover the Uninsured WeekÂ which takes place from May 10 Â 16.

The MayorÂs Office for Health Insurance Access (MOHIA) recently announced that of the 1.8 million New York City residents that are uninsured, 816,000 of them are eligible for Public Health Insurance programs such as Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Family Health Plus. 268,000 of this eligible population reside in Brooklyn.

This new office on Flatbush Ave at Linden Blvd brings a convenient health care option to the Brooklyn community. Innovative classes for children will be offered for free at this location for all CarePlus members and anyone who is in need of health insurance can stop in for more information about FREE or low cost insurance. ÂOur new office is in the heart of Brooklyn because we want to really make a difference in the communities we serve and we are excited and honored to have Councilmember Yvette Clarke joining us to help raise awareness about the importance of health careÂ stated Karin Ajmani, President CarePlus Health Plan. Councilmember Clarke represents the Greater Flatbush area, Prospect-Lefferts Garden, parts of Kensington, and Crown Heights. She was elected to the New York City Council in 2001 as the representative for the 40th District in Brooklyn and was overwhelmingly re-elected again in 2003. Ms. Clarke is a true leader at the City Council, dedicated to making certain every child and adult has access to health benefits.

CarePlus Health Plan, a community based health plan offering Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus and Medicaid Managed Care was founded in 1996 and has since dramatically grown to over 100,000 members as one of New York CityÂs fastest growing HMOÂs. CarePlus provides health insurance, preventive care education and compassionate care to those with important health care needs. CarePlus does this by going the extra mile to develop trusting relationships with diverse communities, striving to reach every family they can serve. CarePlus is dedicated to making dreams come true Â one child, one family, one community at a time. CarePlus is located at 360 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001. 1-877-MY-BUNNY. www. careplus. net

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New Brain Fitness Report Finds Market Growth (18%), Potential, and Confusion

2011-08-15T17:37:00.000-07:00

New Brain Fitness Report Finds Market Growth (18%), Potential, and Confusion

SharpBrains Report Includes Exclusive Survey and 10 Briefs Prepared by Leading Researchers.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 4, 2009

SharpBrains, the brain fitness market authority, announces the release of the second annual comprehensive market analysis of the US market for computerized cognitive assessment and training tools. In this report, The State of the Brain Fitness Software Market 2009, SharpBrains estimates the size of the US brain fitness software market at $265M in 2008, up from $225M in 2007 (18% annual growth), and from $100m in 2005. Two segments fuelled the market growth from 2007 to 2008: consumers (grew from $80m to $95m) and healthcare & insurance providers (grew from $65m to $80m).

The 150-page report, available at www. sharpbrains. com, finds promising research and initiatives to drive significant growth, combined with increased consumer confusion given aggressive marketing claims and lack of education and standards. The report includes:
The complete results of an exclusive January 2009 Survey with 2,000+ respondents A proprietary Market & Research Momentum Matrix to categorize 21 key vendors into four categories 10 Research Executive Briefs written by leading scientists at prominent research labs An analysis of the level of clinical validation per product and cognitive domain

Top 10 Highlights from The State of the Brain Fitness Software Market 2009 report:

1) Consumers, seniors' communities and insurance providers drove year on year sustained growth, from $225m in 2007 to $265m in 2008. Revenues may reach between $1 billion to $5 billion by 2015, depending on how important problems (Public Awareness, Navigating Claims, Research, Health Culture, Lack of Assessment) are addressed.

2) Increased interest and confusion: 61% of respondents Strongly Agree with the statement "Addressing cognitive and brain health should be a healthcare priority." But, 65% Agree/Strongly Agree "I don't really know what to expect from products making brain claims."

3) Investment in R&D seeds future growth: Landmark investments by insurance providers and government-funded research institutes testing new brain fitness applications planted new seeds for future growth.

4) Becoming standard in residential facilities: Over 700 residential facilities - mostly Independent and Assisted Living facilities and CCRCs - have installed computerized cognitive training (http://www. sharpbrains. com/) programs.

5) Customer satisfaction: Consumers seem more satisfied with computer-based products than paper-based options. But, satisfaction differs by product. When asked "I got real value for my money", results were as follows: Lumosity. com (65% Agree), Puzzle Books (60%), Posit Science (52%), Nintendo (51%) agreed. Posit Science (53% Agree) and Lumosity. com (51%) do better than Puzzle Books (39%) and Nintendo (38%) at "I have seen the results I wanted."

6) Assessments: Increasing adoption of computer-based cognitive assessments to baseline and track cognitive functions over time in military, sports, and clinical contexts. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America now advocates for widespread cognitive screenings after 65-75.

7) Specific computerized cognitive training and videogames have been shown to improve brain functions, but the key questions are, "Which ones", and "Who needs what when?"

8) Aggressive marketing claims are creating confusion and skepticism, resulting in a distracting controversy between two misleading extremes: (a) "buying product XYZ can rejuvenate your brain Y years" or (b) "those products don't work; just do one more crossword puzzle." The upcoming book The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness aims to help consumers navigate these claims.

9) Developers can be classified into four groups, based on a proprietary Market and Research Momentum Matrix: SharpBrains finds 4 Leaders, 8 High Potentials, 3 Crosswords 2.0, and 6 Wait & See companies.

10) Increased differentiation: Leading companies are better defining their value proposition and distribution channels to reach specific segments such as retirement communities, schools, or healthcare providers.

Leading researchers prepared 10 Research Executive Briefs:
Dr. Joshua Steinerman (Einstein-Montefiore): Neuroprotection via cognitive activities Dr. Jerri Edwards (South Florida): Assessments of driving fitness (http://www. sharpbrains. com/) Dr. Susanne Jaeggi and Dr. Martin Buschkuehl (Bern, Michigan): Working memory training and fuid intelligence Dr. Torkel Klingberg (Karolinska): Working memory training, dopamine, and math Dr. Liz Zelinski (UC Davis): Auditory processing training Dr. David Vance (UAB): Speed-of-processing training Dr. Jerri Edwards (South Florida): Cognitive training for healthy aging Dr. Daphne Bavelier & Dr. Shawn Green (Rochester): Action videogames and attentional skills Dr. Arthur Kramer (Illinois): Strategy videogames and executive functions Dr. Yaakov Stern (Columbia): The cognitive reserve (http://www. sharpbrains. com/) and neuroimaging Dr. David Rabiner (Duke): Objective assessments for ADHD

Table of Contents

Editorial
Executive Summary
Chapter 1. Bird's-Eye View of the Growing Field
Chapter 2. Market Survey on Beliefs, Attitudes, Purchase Habits
Chapter 3. The Emerging Competitive Landscape
Chapter 4. The Science for Brain Fitness and Cognitive Health
Chapter 5. Consumers - Adopting Crosswords 2.0?
Chapter 6: Healthcare and Insurance Providers - A Culture of Cognitive Health (http://www. sharpbrains. com/blog/2009/01/02/top-10-brain-fitness-and-cognitive-health-books/)
Chapter 7: K12 School Systems - Ready for Change?
Chapter 8: Military, Sports Teams, Companies - Brain-Performance Link
Chapter 9: Future Directions - Projections and Bottlenecks

About the Report

Pricing & Availability: The State of the Brain Fitness (http://www. sharpbrains. com/blog/) Software Market 2009 report is available immediately at www. sharpbrains. com. The cost is $1,295, with a $325 discount available until 05/18/09.

Companies profiled include: Advanced Brain Technologies, Applied Cognitive Engineering, Brain Center America, Brain Resource, CNS Vital Signs, Cogmed, Cogstate, CogniFit, Cognitive Drug Research, Dakim, Houghton Mifflin, Learning Enhancement Corporation, LearningRx, Lumos Labs, Marbles: The Brain Store, Nintendo, NovaVision, Posit Science, Scientific Brain Training, Scientific Learning, TransAnalytics, vibrantBrains, Vigorous Mind, Vivity Labs.

About SharpBrains

SharpBrains is a market research & advisory firm devoted to helping companies, health providers, investors, policy makers and individuals understand and participate in the
Brain fitness and cognitive health field by covering brain training (http://www. sharpbrains. com/) and assessments. The company was co-founded by executive Alvaro Fernandez, member of the Global Agenda Councils initiative run by the World Economic Forum, and neuroscientist Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg, internationally renowned for his clinical work, research, writings and teaching in neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience.

Contact
Alvaro Fernandez, 650-248-4237

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U. S. Military Members Arrive in Sri Lanka for Humanitarian, Partnership Mission

2011-08-07T05:40:00.000-07:00

U. S. Military Members Arrive in Sri Lanka for Humanitarian, Partnership Mission

More than 40 U. S. servicemembers arrived in Sri Lanka Aug. 14 to begin a six-day combined medical and engineering training mission with the Sri Lankan government and medical representatives from Maldives and Mongolia.

Puttalam Township, Sri Lanka (Vocus) August 19, 2010

The mission, called Pacific Angel-Sri Lanka, will be conducted at various sites near Anuradhapura and Puttalam. It will offer free medical, optometry and dental care as well as public health education and also feature repairs and construction to support local schools. The mission allows participating nations to hone their ability to work together and to practice their trades in non-clinical settings, while helping Sri Lankans in need of services.

Pacific Angel missions are a U. S. Pacific Command-led capacity building effort to support regional stability in the Asia-Pacific region and foster partnership between military, governmental and non-governmental agencies.

"It is a pleasure and an honor for me and my team of professional Airmen and Soldiers to be here as guests of the Sri Lankan government," said Col. Wes Cockman, Pacific Angel-Sri Lanka mission commander. "We simply cannot wait to roll up our sleeves and get to work alongside Sri Lankan, Maldivian and Mongolian professionals to provide medical and engineering services to those in need.

"Efforts like Pacific Angel demonstrate the United States' commitment to partnership as a means to maintain a peaceful and stable South Asian region," Colonel Cockman said. "We sincerely appreciate the invitation to come to Sri Lanka, and have been truly impressed by the hospitality we've witnessed!"

Pacific Angel events began Aug. 16 and will continue through Aug. 21:

Aug. 16 to 21 - Medical care offered at Puttalam Town Hall;

Aug. 16 to 18 - Medical care offered at Madawachchiya District Hospital;

Aug. 20 to 21 - Medical care offered at Cheddikulam School;

Aug. 16 to 21 - School repair project at Mahasiyabalagaskada Vidyalaya, Neriyakulam Township;

Aug. 16 to 21 - School repair project at Semandaluwa Kanista Vidyalaya, Puttalam Township.

For more Air Force news, visit http://www.13af. pacaf. af. mil/.

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What Do PottiestickersÂ®, the World Trade Center & Cancer Research Have In Common!

2011-08-06T21:37:00.000-07:00

What Do PottiestickersÂ®, the World Trade Center & Cancer Research Have In Common!

Widow of 2 toddlers donates a percentage of all sales to cancer research. New multi award winning invention launched to support victims of cancer loss.

(PRWEB) March 24, 2005

It was the day after the World Trade Center tragedy on September 12, 2001 when PottieStickers and creator Tammie Aaron-Barrada, were both put to the test. TammieÂs husband had been diagnosed with cancer just after they lost their third child. The daily trips for radiation, doctorÂs appointments and chemotherapy treatments resulted in placing their two toddlers in day care and in the hands of neighbors since family was over 800 miles away. A few weeks later TammieÂs husband lost his battle with cancer.

Now widowed with a handful of PottieStickers and two toddlers to raise, Tammie was devastated and faced with financial challenges as TammieÂs husband did not have life insurance. Determined to make it, she pursued her goals in honor of her husband and for her children. It all started with TammieÂs perseverance. She wrote a patent for PottieStickers and a killer business plan which was polished to perfection winning the 2003 WriteIdea contest and Aaron Barrada, Inc. was born.

Aaron Barrada, Inc. was the first company to provide a toilet training reward system designed specifically for traveling children of today. Aaron Barrada, Inc. recognized and filled the void of today's family-on-the-go-lifestyle toilet training by marketing and selling its ingenious PottieStickersÂ® via their website http://www. pottiestickers. com/ (http://www. pottiestickers. com/) and specialty baby stores in the fall of 2004. In 2005, PottieStickers will be offered to the public via retail, pharmacy and grocery stores where diapers are sold.

Recommended by Pediatricians, Child Psychiatrists, Day Care Providers, parents and grandparents, PottieStickers, the ÂNo Wrong WayÂ patented design sets are a big hit and travel well with parents and child. Whether mom carries a set in her purse, leaves one at grandmas house or daycare, each 8 1/2Â x 11Â fold out picture has correlating 5 1/2Â x 8 1/2Â stickers she can give one PottieStickers for sitting, give two PottieStickers for a pee, & give three PottieStickers for a poopy. No matter how a child places the sticker, they are correct through the design patent. The extremely thick stickers are designed for one and two year old little fingers but with intricate details. http://www. pottiestickers. com/stickers. htm (http://www. pottiestickers. com/stickers. htm)

Thirty years ago children were toilet trained by 15 to 20 months of age. Now they are 3 to 4 years old before trying. Diaper costs $100 a month not to mention creams and wipes. Specialists see more children with problems due to late toilet training. Reports find bladder and urinary tract infections, constipation, stretching of the bowel, colon pockets, these serious happenings result in pulips which always turn into cancer if untreated. (80

PottieStickers retail for only $12.99 for three sets while the average cost of other toilet training systems start at $20 to $80 and consist of wall charts, board games, dolls and products that just don't travel well with children who are toilet training. Most importantly, PottieStickers exceeded the standards of conforming to ASTM F963 and 16CFR consumer product safety requirements (CPSC).

Tammie Aaron-Barrada, President & CEO of Aaron Barrada, Inc., previously owned and operated an Advertising Agency and taught college for 18 years. Tammie enjoyed her tenure at Deloitte & Touche as a personal trainer and a personal business development trainer for the BDC in the 90s.

Tammie became a Toilet Training Advocate, out of necessity, and turned her PottieStickers creation into a national award winning product. She works in her home office developing 50 more product designs and new childrenÂs educational products. ÂGFWÂ (God, Family & Work) is printed on TammieÂs products to keep her focused on lifeÂs priorities.

Aaron Barrada, Inc. is dedicated to supporting and developing children's educational products that will help children learn new tasks to promote independence and enhance self esteem and makes life easier for mothers and child care givers. Their mission includes developing quality products at reasonable prices with the goal of educating and empowering children, our leaders of tomorrow.

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About Tammie Aaron-Barrada

Tammie Aaron-Barrada, a widow with 2 toddlers, invented PottieStickersÂ®, a portable reward system for toilet training focusing on positive reinforcement. As a busy parent she needed a system to be consistent during daily travel. A percentage of all PottieStickersÂ® sales go to Cancer Research in loving memory of her husband.

About Aaron Barrada, Inc.

Aaron Barrada, Inc. is dedicated to developing childrenÂs educational products that help children learn new tasks in a manner that promotes independence and enhances self-esteem that help make life easier for mothers and childcare-givers. Their commitment to this mission means developing quality products at reasonable prices with the goal of educating and empowering our children, the leaders of tomorrow.

About PottieStickersÂ®

PottieStickersÂ®, is the #1 portable toilet training reward system. PottieStickersÂ® stresses positive reinforcement, imagination development and motivates the child in the toilet-training process in less time and with less hassle. The product comes in a variety of 12 assorted designs with 3 different design sets per package, which allows one set for home, one for momÂs purse, and one for day-care or grandmaÂs house.

Issues of Quality, Access and Acceptance Emerge as Online Education Attains Scale

2011-08-04T16:37:00.000-07:00

Issues of Quality, Access and Acceptance Emerge as Online Education Attains Scale

The Sloan Consortium’s Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks examines the potential of online education.

Newburyport, MA (PRWEB) January 10, 2011

The latest Sloan Survey of Online Learning revealed nearly 30 percent of all college and university students now take at least one course online. As adoption of online learning continues to increase, issues related to scale, such as quality, access and acceptance, become paramount. In the latest issue of the Sloan Consortium’s (Sloan-C) scholarly periodical, Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks (JALN), experts describe the practice and potential of online education.

JALN Volume 14, Issue 4, features an article titled, “Why Online Education Will Attain Full Scale,” by John Sener, who reasons online education “will soon become a routine, commonplace, and integral part of the educational experience.”

In “Educational Transformation through Online Learning: To Be or Not to Be,” Anthony Picciano, Jeff Seaman and Elaine Allen use six years of data on K-20 online learning to explore transformation as it relates to the growth of online learning, institutional mission, student access, faculty acceptance, instructional quality, and student satisfaction. As online education scales, “issues regarding the quality of online learning and the level of effort required to develop and teach online courses continue to be of concern at all levels of education.”

Also in this issue, Kaye Shelton takes on quality assurance, presenting a “Quality Scorecard for the Administration of Online Education Programs,” drawn from the expertise of senior administrators. The scorecard rubric is an industry standard for evaluating, planning and reporting on the quality of online educational programs.

Among other highlights in this issue, Helga Dorner and Andrea Kárpáti show how “Mentoring for Innovation” enables novice teachers to benefit from expert know-how; Lana C. Jackson, Stephanie J. Jones, and Roy C. Rodriguez identify “Faculty Actions that Result in Student Satisfaction in Online Courses”; and in “Automating Expertise in Collaborative Learning Environments,” teams from Pearson Knowledge Technologies, the U. S. Air Force, European Office of Aerospace Research and Development, and the U. S. Army Research Institute used Latent Semantic Analysis, to significantly improve the quality of collaboration.

ABOUT JALN
Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks (JALN), published by the Sloan Consortium, is a major source of knowledge about online education. The aim of the JALN is to describe original work in synchronous learning networks (ALN), including experimental results. For more information, visit http://sloanconsortium. org/publications/jaln_main.

ABOUT SLOAN-C
The Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C) is an institutional and professional leadership organization dedicated to integrating online education into the mainstream of higher education, helping institutions and individual educators improve the quality, scale, and breadth of education. For more information, visit http://www. sloanconsortium. org.

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Guaranteed Property Inspections Approved for Membership as Green Business by Co-op America Business Network

2011-08-01T18:04:00.000-07:00

Guaranteed Property Inspections Approved for Membership as Green Business by Co-op America Business Network

Guaranteed Property Inspection and Mold Investigation Inc., an industry leader in home inspection / environmental services, and Co-op America, the largest network of socially and environmentally responsible businesses in America, jointly announced today that Guaranteed Property Inspection has been approved for Co-op membership. Co-op America business partners pledge to operate in ways that solve both environmental and social problems. These businesses adopt principles, policies and practices that improve the quality of life for their customers and the environment.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) September 4, 2007

Starting immediately, real estate professionals, home-buyers and sellers in southern California who use Guaranteed Property Inspection and Mold Investigation for their inspections will have access to the first southern California home inspection company granted membership in Co-op America. The Co-op America Business Network is the largest national association of socially and environmentally responsible business in the nation. Co-op America, is a nonprofit consumer education organization for environmentally wise purchasing, with over 3,500 business members and 75,000 consumer members throughout the country.

"Guaranteed Property is very excited to be granted membership in the Co-op America Business Network. We are the first southern California inspection company to demonstrate business conduct that reach beyond standard practices in addressing the needs of consumers and the environment," said Steve Zivolich, Senior Inspector at Guaranteed Property. "We will continue to keep our service focus on the green and health environmental concerns of our clients related to their new home purchases. In addition, we are providing our business services in multiple ways that have minimal carbon imprint on the environment. For example, we travel to inspection sites in near zero emission rated vehicles, and produce all of our written reports on 100% post consumer recycled paper.

About Guaranteed Property Inspection and Mold Investigation, Inc.

Guaranteed Property Inspection and Mold Investigation, Inc., is located in Irvine, CA. Steve Zivolich, the senior inspector has conducted over 4,000 property and environmental investigations in southern California since 1998. Mr. Zivolich is a certified property and environmental inspector by the California Real Estate Inspector's Association, American Association of Home Inspectors, and the American Indoor Air Quality Council.

Press Contact: STEVE ZIVOLICH
Company Name: Guaranteed Property Inspection and Mold Investigation, Inc.
Email: gpinspect @ cox. net
Phone: (888) 252-2274
Website: gpinspect. com

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Take the $1000 Vocabulary Booster Challenge!

2011-07-29T11:10:00.000-07:00

Take the $1000 Vocabulary Booster Challenge!

If you have a way with words, be sure to enter the $1000 Vocabulary Booster Challenge at www. InHomeTutoring. com. Just answer at least 6 out of 10 multiple-choice vocabulary questions to enter the drawing for the $1000 grand prize. It's fun, educational, and potentially lucrative, and no purchase is required. But hurry, the deadline for entries is May 31, 2003.

(PRWEB) May 26, 2003

If you have a way with words, be sure to enter the $1000 Vocabulary Booster Challenge at www. InHomeTutoring. com. Just answer at least 6 out of 10 multiple choice vocabulary questions to enter the drawing for the $1000 grand prize. It's fun, educational, and potentially lucrative, and no purchase is required. But hurry, the deadline for entries is May 31, 2003.

Those who have might have trouble with the quiz can improve their vocabulary strength with the Vocabulary Booster CD, which is available for sale on the website. This audio CD contains 200 of the most essential yet troublesome words in the English language. Each term comes with a short, basic definition and an easy-to-remember contextual usage sentence. It's a fast, effective way to boost vocabulary power, and provides excellent preparation for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, and TOEFL, among others.

Perfect for students who are sometimes reluctant to open the book. Great for adults, too. Just pop this CD into your car stereo or portable disk player, and soak up essential knowledge as you go about your business. Just listen and learn!

Young Turkish Gurus Master Public Service and Leadership Skills in North Carolina

2011-07-25T22:17:00.000-07:00

Young Turkish Gurus Master Public Service and Leadership Skills in North Carolina

Turkish Student Leaders Volunteer at the Local Food Bank, Tour Triangle Universities and NGO's, and Attend a Leadership Conference in Figure Eight Island through Young Guru Academy Program.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) September 22, 2006

The Young Guru Academy (YGA), an Istanbul and North Carolina based non-governmental organization (NGO) devoted to developing socially responsible leaders of the future, held its annual Young Guru Academy (YGA-2006) program in North Carolina on September 12-18.

YGA-2006 was hosted by the local Turkish-American communities of the Triangle and Wilmington areas, with financial sponsorship provided by major multinational companies of Turkey. Participants were a group of promising Turkish university students with the potential of becoming the future leaders and visionaries of Turkey.

YGA programs emphasize social responsibility and civic engagement through cultural exchanges. Visiting YGA participants toured and volunteered their time at the Food Bank of North Carolina. In addition to their community-minded activity, the YGA-2006 participants also toured local Universities (DUKE, UNC and NCSU) and held a meeting with the Center for International Understandings (CIU) to review an innovative K-12 global education movement called "North Carolina in the World," coordinated by the center at the request of the Governor's Office. The goal of this cross-cultural program is to increase student knowledge and skills about the world so that all graduates thrive in the global economy. Hundreds of North Carolina education, policy and business leaders are part of this collaborative effort to infuse international content in all subjects, at all levels.

Members of the Academy also jointly held a workshop with the American-Turkish Association of North Carolina (ATA-NC) titled "Read, Think and Share." Objective of this program is to introduce children to classic children's books published in Turkish, promoting bilingual reading and conversational skills, while using YGA fellows as reading buddies and facilitators.

The second half of the leadership conference continued with a four-day retreat at Wilmington's Figure Eight Island. With North Carolina's beautiful coastline providing an inspiring backdrop, intense seminars on such topics as Inspiring Leadership, Unleashing the Potential Within, Managing Diversity, Insightful Innovations for Social Development and Self Knowledge were given. A smaller group of YGA participants also toured the EUE/Screen Gems Studios in Wilmington which is the largest full service motion picture facility in the United States east of California.

This year's conference workshop focused on projects that will promote the city of Istanbul as the Cultural Capital of Europe in the year 2010. Two proposals were developed by the YGA fellows, encouraging world youth groups to embrace social responsibilities by serving as Cultural Ambassadors for Istanbul, "Most Inspiring City" in the world, and a melting pot of people where the East meets the West.

At the conclusion of the Academy, Ceyda Gunaslan, a senior at Bosphorus University, said, "I am very fortunate to have been part of this enrichment program. Coming to the United States, being part of this cultural exchange and meeting other YGA fellows like myself in this very unique setting inspires me to take responsibility for a better future, our future."

Annual YGA programs include cross-cultural outreach projects and leadership enrichment workshops. Participation in the all expenses paid Academy is highly competitive and involves a rigorous selection process.

Sinan Yaman (www. sinanyaman. com), the founder of the Young Guru Academy, is an executive consultant and the author of the best-selling book "Ic'ten Lider (Truthful Leader)." As a citizen diplomat and a creativity advocate, Yaman's vision through the Academy is to seek and inspire both insightful business and responsible community leaders. His latest book titled, "Lider ve Hayal Ortaklari (Leader and Dream Partners)" was recently published.

List of YGA-2006 Speakers:
Sinan Yaman, YGA Founder and Author
Osman Sinav, Film Director/Producer/CEO Sinegraf
Ahmet Durul, Retired CEO and Lecturer at Galatasaray University
Matt Friedrick, NCIW Project Manager, Center for International Understandings
Penny MacGuire, NCIW Project Manager, Center for International Understandings
Frank Capra, Jr., President EUE/Screen Gems Studios
Bill Vassar, Executive Vice President EUE/Screen Gems Studios
Robert Waddell, Manager Volunteer Services, Food Bank of North Carolina

List of YGA-2006 Participants:
1- Burcu Esmer, University of Iowa
2- Erinc Kargan, Bosphorus University - Istanbul/Turkey
3- Baris Yavas, ODTU University - Ankara/Turkey
4- Burak Fenercioglu, Duke University
5- Mustafa Bagdatli, Sabanci University - Istanbul/Turkey
6- Sumeyra Babacan, Bosphorus University - Istanbul/Turkey
7- Gaye Akcimen, Koc University - Istanbul, Turkey
8- Selin Buyukaslan, ODTU University - Ankara/Turkey
9- Ceyda Gunaslan, , Bosphorus University - Istanbul/Turkey
10- Osman Gulseven, NC State University

About Young Guru Academy

Aim of Young Guru Academy (YGA) is to educate, train, and inspire innovative and socially responsible young leaders. By serving as a leadership training catalyst on an experience based educational platform, YGA seeks to stimulate and impart high standards of excellence, comradery and civic engagement among its participating fellows. YGA was originally established in 2002 in Istanbul, Turkey as a Non Governmental Organization devoted to cultivating and nurturing community minded business leaders. YGA, Inc. USA is incorporated in North Carolina. IRS ruling on 501(c)(3), non-profit status is pending.

For more information, please visit www. youngguruacademy. org

Contact in Turkey:
Sinan Yaman, the Founder of Young Guru Academy
011-90-216-455-7233 (Turkey)

Local Contact:
Ayse Pamucak, YGA, Inc. USA President
1-919-851-9291

Press Contact:
Burak Fenercioglu, YGA Fellow
1-919-272-5514

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Alan Price Joins Interaction Associates as Collaboration Consultant

2011-07-22T10:34:00.000-07:00

Alan Price Joins Interaction Associates as Collaboration Consultant

Alan Price, author of Ready To Lead? A Story for Leaders and Their Mentors (Jossey-Bass, 2004), has joined Interaction Associates as a Collaboration Consultant in its Cambridge, MA office. Price comes to Interaction Associates after serving as a Director at INSPIRITAS Corporation (www. inspiritas. com), a consulting and training firm advancing the practice of leadership development.

Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) April 27, 2005

Alan Price has joined Interaction Associates as a Collaboration Consultant in its Cambridge, MA office. Price will apply his expertise in collaboration consulting and leadership development to help Fortune 500 clients build effective teams, strong leaders, and collaborative organizations. Price comes to Interaction Associates after serving as a Director at INSPIRITAS Corporation (www. inspiritas. com), a consulting and training firm advancing the practice of leadership development. He is the author of Ready To Lead? A Story for Leaders and Their Mentors (Jossey-Bass, 2004).

Formerly, Mr. Price served as Director of the Global Leadership Initiative at Harvard Business School (HBS). Working with distinguished faculty such as Professors John P. Kotter, Nitin Nohria, and Warren Bennis, the Initiative developed world-class tools and teaching materials. Mr. Price taught leadership cases in the executive education programs of HBS and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Mr. Price came to HBS from ThoughtBridge, a consulting firm specializing in negotiation strategy, labor-management relations and dispute resolution, where he was COO and CFO. He was instrumental in developing an automated system for delivering commercial mediation/arbitration services over the Internet.

Prior to ThoughtBridge, Mr. Price was a Senior Project Manager with Conflict Management Group, a non-profit organization developing dispute resolution mechanisms for international conflicts as well as inner city violence prevention. Mr. Price was a consultant for several years with Conflict Management, Inc.

He served as an Infantry Lieutenant in the U. S. Army National Guard. Mr. Price has a J. D. from Harvard Law School and a B. A. in Economics from Earlham College. In addition to writing and consulting, Mr. Price is a popular public speaker who has delivered numerous addresses on the global state of leadership and leadership development.

Interaction Associates, Inc. is a 36-year-old leader in learning and performance improvement. The firm helps clients build the needed collaborative capability to produce extraordinary results, improve critical business processes, and create and maintain trusting and productive work relationships. More information about Interaction Associates is available on the companyÂs website at www. interactionassociates. com.

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Lifeclinic International to Discuss the Benefits of Their Health Testing Stations for Maintaining Employee Wellness in Retail Environments at NACDS 2008 Annual Meeting

2011-07-21T14:06:00.000-07:00

Lifeclinic International to Discuss the Benefits of Their Health Testing Stations for Maintaining Employee Wellness in Retail Environments at NACDS 2008 Annual Meeting

Featured at this year's conference will be Lifeclinic's imitative to encourage retail clients to utilize their blood pressure monitors and health testing stations for employee wellness.

Burtonsville, MD (PRWEB) April 23, 2008

Lifeclinic International, Inc. (http://www. lifeclinic. com), the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of automated blood pressure monitors and health testing stations, found in 25,000 pharmacies, will be discussing how its technology can also serve the retailer's employees at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (http://www. nacds. org) (NACDS ) Annual Meeting, The Breakers Hotel and Conference Center, Cabana #1, April 26-29, 2008, in Palm Beach, Florida.

"Traditionally, retailers provide our blood pressure monitors (http://www. lifeclinic. com/products. aspx) for their customers as a way to promote wellness and to help drive consumer traffic to the retailer's pharmacy where the unit resides. However, there's an incredible opportunity to serve a population of people who are at the store almost every day -- the retailer's employees," says Lifeclinic Senior Vice President, David Read.

He continues, "Lifeclinic is committed to helping our retail customers design and implement programs that can help control their organization's healthcare costs (http://www. lifeclinic. com/solutions. aspx). For example, when our health stations identify an employee who is pre-hypertensive, there is an opportunity for early intervention and education to promote generally recommended lifestyle changes, which in turn may allow the employee to forgo the need for costly medications, visits to the doctor and missed days of work. Obviously, this also benefits the employer's bottom-line. For those people who our health stations identify as being hypertensive, the employee's healthcare provider can be called upon to immediately address factors such as lack of exercise, unhealthy diet, obesity and bad lifestyle habits, and may also recommend inexpensive medication that will prevent the much higher costs of hospitalization and lost productivity."

Lifeclinic's latest line of automated health testing stations (http://www. lifeclinic. com/lc600.aspx) offer automated blood pressure, weight, body fat and blood oxygen tests. The health station's scalability allows for the integration of additional tests, such as those for sight, hearing and bone density, from multiple manufacturers. Peripheral input ports include IR, USB and Bluetooth for interfacing and uploading data from various personal health devices such as glucose meters and pedometers.

Consumers and employees can easily navigate through the health station's interface of test options, health information, and a database of the retailer's products, coupons and discounts, via a color LCD touch screen. Optional features include both a magnetic stripe and a barcode reader for retail loyalty card programs. The barcode reader can also generate multimedia product information, allowing consumers to retrieve tailored product information for general merchant-dise, HBA, OTC and Rx products.

Lifeclinic's blood pressure monitors and health stations are designed to help retailers and companies motivate people to become more actively involved in their health care. "Self-monitoring and self-education are crucial steps towards becoming healthier," said Read.

About Lifeclinic International, Inc.:
Lifeclinic was established in 1976 as Vita-Stat Medical Services, Inc. Since then, it has grown to be the world's largest supplier of commercial, automated, blood pressure monitors and health stations. Lifeclinic monitors can be found in over 30,000 pharmacies and 4,000 company and organizational wellness centers worldwide, accounting for 500 million blood pressure measure-ments annually. Lifeclinic monitors, health stations and management systems encourage individuals to take an active role in their healthcare and provide corporate management with tools to help reduce costs while simultaneously improving the health of individual employees. Lifeclinic monitors and health stations can be found throughout the United States and in many other countries worldwide.

Please visit http://www. lifeclinic. com (http://www. lifeclinic. com) for more information.

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NAMI San Diego’s First Annual Inspiration Award Winners Chosen, Award Dinner Slated for Sept 29, 2006

2011-07-19T04:36:00.000-07:00

NAMI San Diego’s First Annual Inspiration Award Winners Chosen, Award Dinner Slated for Sept 29, 2006

“Recovery in Action” is the theme of the first annual Inspiration Awards just announced by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), San Diego Affiliate. The Award winners represent excellence in facilitating recovery in people with mental illness in San Diego.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) September 13, 2006

“Recovery from the disease of mental illness is a very real likelihood, when the disease is properly treated,” said Bettie Reinhardt, Executive Director, NAMI San Diego. “But that fact is not widely understood by the public. We created the Inspiration Awards to raise public awareness of recovery by recognizing the best practices in recovery support among individuals and organizations in San Diego.”

The six different award categories and the 2006 Inspiration Award winners are:

·Recovery Leader – Karenlee Robinson, Chief Operating Officer, Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital

·Recovery advocate – Mary Lou Erwin, Advocate

·Recovery facilitator – Kevin Wilson, Scripps Mercy Behavioral Health, A-Visions consumer volunteer/work program

·Recovery program – The Meeting Place and Bayview Clubhouse (dual winners)

·Recovery research – Dilip Jeste, M. D, Chief, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, UCSD Medical Center

·Recovery education – Deborah Malcarne, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Coordinator, Adult Mental Health Services, County of San Diego

“The Recovery In Action award dinner will be a gala celebration of recovery with the program focusing on compelling stories of successfully living with mental illness,” said Miss Reinhardt. For information and tickets call James Starek at NAMI at 619.584.5564 or visit www. namisandiego. org.

NAMI San Diego is San Diego’s voice on mental illness. It is a nonprofit organization founded in 1978 to provide education, support services, and advocacy to improve the lives of everyone affected by mental illnesses. NAMI is widely recognized for its efforts to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and for heightening awareness about the potential for recovery from mental illness. NAMI San Diego’s toll free information and referral number is 1.800.523.5933.

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ZoomInfo Bizographic Advertising Business Unit Forms New Company

2011-07-17T12:46:00.000-07:00

ZoomInfo Bizographic Advertising Business Unit Forms New Company

Bizo, Inc. will deliver first online ad network targeting business people.

Waltham, Mass. (PRWEB) May 20, 2008

ZoomInfo™ (http://www. zoominfo. com), the premiere provider of business information, has spun off its bizographic advertising business unit into a new company, Bizo, Inc. (http://www. bizo. com), based in San Francisco. Former ZoomInfo GM and SVP Russell Glass will lead Bizo as its CEO. The Bizo spinoff is wholly funded by ZoomInfo. As a result, existing ZoomInfo investors, including Venrock, Flagship and Vulcan, are significant shareholders in the new company.

"ZoomInfo's profitability gave us the freedom to experiment with our technology in new and creative ways," said Jonathan Stern, CEO, chief scientist and founder of ZoomInfo, and cofounder of Bizo. "We quickly realized that our business information index allowed marketers to deliver targeted online ads at a level never before seen. Establishing Bizo as its own company allows Russell and his team to focus on building the largest targeted B2B advertising platform in the world to penetrate the multi-billion dollar online advertising market."

In October 2007, ZoomInfo (http://www. zoominfo. com) first unveiled plans to launch the industry's first bizographic advertising platform - an advertising targeting platform based on people's "business demographics". Since then, Bizo has been operating in stealth mode, building its technology platform and signing partnership agreements with multiple advertisers and publishers.

"As a marketer myself, I know that B2B marketers don't have many options for effective advertising online today," said Glass. "Giving them the ability to reach precise business audiences across the web brings an exciting new toolkit to the B2B marketing space."

"ZoomInfo had a fantastic 2007, profitably exceeding $16 million in sales," said Bryan Burdick, ZoomInfo's president. "Our plan for 2008 is to continue our growth and maximize opportunities in new markets. While B2B advertising is complimentary to ZoomInfo's business, the market has been starved for the ability to target business professionals online. Creating a new business in order to meet that need was an ideal solution for us. ZoomInfo will continue to focus on building the most accurate and up-to-date database of business information, and will provide a competitive advantage for Bizo's success."

Bizo (http://www. bizo. com) will continue to leverage ZoomInfo's (http://www. zoominfo. com) understanding of business people and companies to allow marketers to target business users based on thousands of segmenting possibilities, including combinations of title, company, industry, functional area, company size, education, location, etc. The company expects to publicly launch its bizographic advertising platform later in 2008 with over 20 million targetable business users in its network.

About ZoomInfo
ZoomInfo is a business information search engine used to quickly find information about industries, companies, people, products and services. ZoomInfo is used by sales and marketing professionals to identify business opportunities, by recruiters to locate talent, and by anyone conducting in-depth research about products, services and businesses. ZoomInfo's semantic search engine continually crawls the Business Web - the millions of company Websites, news feeds and other online sources - to identify company and people information which is then organized into fresh, comprehensive and objective profiles. ZoomInfo currently has profiles on nearly 40 million people and over 4 million companies, and its search engine adds more than 20,000 new profiles every day.

According to Nielson/NetRatings, in April 2007 ZoomInfo was the fastest growing network in the country, with 276% annual growth. More than 6 million people search www. ZoomInfo. com every month. In addition, nearly 3,000 customers, including Yahoo!, Microsoft, Oracle, PepsiCo and 20% of the Fortune 500, use ZoomInfo's patented search tools. ZoomInfo is privately held and based in Waltham, Massachusetts.

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US Lacrosse Provides Equipment to 45 Emerging Lacrosse Programs

2011-07-16T19:09:00.000-07:00

US Lacrosse Provides Equipment to 45 Emerging Lacrosse Programs

Forty-five lacrosse organizations in 23 states will receive US Lacrosse Equipment Grants this year. The US Lacrosse Equipment Grant Program, in its eleventh year, is an annual offering of US Lacrosse. Since the inception of the Equipment Grant Program, US Lacrosse has donated equipment to over 300 fledgling lacrosse programs with the retail value of more than $1,650,000.

Baltimore, MD (Vocus) October 23, 2009

The US Lacrosse Equipment Grant is one of the most impactful programs that US Lacrosse offers. It directly supports the growth of lacrosse across the country, allowing more youth to have the opportunity to play the sport each year. The program is supported by US Lacrosse memberships and the generous financial donations of lacrosse enthusiasts from coast to coast.

“While lacrosse growth is explosive in certain parts of San Diego County,” said Geoff Allard of Carlsbad, Calif., a recipient of a 2008 US Lacrosse Equipment Grant, “there are unfortunately many areas with significant barriers to entry for new players including finances, cultural and language differences and lack of exposure in certain communities. The generous equipment grant from US Lacrosse has already begun to facilitate our recruiting efforts to the underserved areas of San Marcos while the availability of loaner equipment will help alleviate the financial burden to some families whose children might otherwise not participate. US Lacrosse’s efforts in promoting the sport’s growth while keeping true to its roots in honorable play and longstanding tradition of sportsmanship are invaluable.”

“Without US Lacrosse’s assistance we would have been unable to field youth teams this spring,” said Chris Mann, program director and coach with North Chatham Youth Lacrosse (N. C.) and a 2008 US Lacrosse equipment grant recipient. “As it turned out, we had 45 boys turn out and made up three different teams. US Lacrosse made this season possible and allowed 45 boys who are new to the sport to get hooked. US Lacrosse is extremely important to the future of the sport. Every year, through its various programs, regions like ours are exposed to the game.”

Steve Stenersen, president and CEO of US Lacrosse, noted that “While US Lacrosse continues to increase its investment in this program each year, we’re also fortunate to benefit from the generous contributions of equipment from manufacturers Adidas, Brine, Harrow, Onyx, STX and Warrior which enable us to do so much more.”

Lacrosse programs applying for a grant must show a demonstrated financial need and priority is given to those residing in a state or region where lacrosse opportunities are currently limited or absent. Applicants can choose from a girls’ package, boys’ package, program (boys’ and girls’) package or a physical education program package.

The girls’ package includes: 24 field player sticks, 24 pairs of protective eyewear, 1 goalie stick and full protective equipment for 1 goalie (including helmet).

The boys’ package includes: 24 field player sticks and 1 goalie stick, full protective equipment for 24 field players and 1 goalie (gloves, arm guards, shoulder pads, and helmets).

The combined program package includes: 20 field girls’ player sticks, 20 pairs of protective eyewear, 1 girls’ goalie stick, full protective equipment for 1 girls’ goalie (including helmet), 20 boys’ field player sticks, 1 boys’ goalie stick, full protective equipment for 20 boys’ field players and 1 goalie (gloves, arm guards, shoulder pads, and helmets).

The physical education program package includes: 30 physical education soft lacrosse sticks and 30 balls.

The following programs have been awarded grants for the 2009 cycle of the US Lacrosse Equipment Grant Program:

Boys’ Grants:
A. L. Brown High School - Kannapolis, N. C.
Audenried High School - Philadelphia, Pa.
Capital High School Boys Lacrosse Club - Charleston, W. Va.
Cardinal Mooney Boys Lacrosse - Poland, Ohio
Charm City Youth Lacrosse League, Inc. - Baltimore, Md.
David Starr Jordan High School - Los Angeles, Calif.
Druid Hills Lacrosse Club - Decatur, Ga.
Flathead Lacrosse Club - Whitefish, Mont.
Forest Hills Northern Husky Lacrosse Club - Ada, Mich.
Friends of High School Lacrosse for Martin County - Stuart, Fla.
Green Tech High Charter School - Albany, N. Y.
JF Webb HS Boys Lacrosse Team - Rougemont, N. C.
Jr. Spartans Lacrosse - Sandy Springs, Ga.
Rustburg Lacrosse Club - Rustburg, Va.*
Spartan Lacrosse - Memphis, Tenn.
St. Raymond High School for Boys - Bronx, N. Y.
Torrance Lacrosse Club - Redondo Beach, Calif.

Girls’ Grants
Barclay Elementary/Middle School - Baltimore City, Md.
Colchester Parks & Recreation Department - Colchester, Vt.
Collierville High School Lady Dragons LAX - Collierville, Tenn.
East Roanoke Girls Lacrosse - Roanoke, Va.*
Franklin County Parks and Recreation Department - Rocky Mount, Va.*
Skagit Valley Flyers - Anacortes, Wash.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School - Philadelphia, Pa.
Turner Recreation Commission - Kansas City, Kan.

Program Grants
City of Myrtle Beach Recreation Department - Myrtle Beach, S. C.
Elmira City School District - Elmira, N. Y.
Gananda Youth Lacrosse - Macedon, N. Y.+
Georgetown High School Lacrosse Club - Georgetown, Texas
Hillsboro Parks and Recreation Department - Hillsboro, Ore.
Klamath County Family YMCA - Klamath Falls, Ore.
LR Johnson Middle School of International Studies - Bradenton, Fla.
Metropolitan Area Group for Igniting Civilization, Inc. (MAGIC) – Chicago, Ill.
Milford Youth Lacrosse Association - Milford, Del.
Outlaws Lacrosse Inc. - Sisters, Ore.
Richland NE High School - Columbia, S. C.
Skyline Lacrosse Club - Oakland, Calif.
Taos Lacrosse - Taos, N. M.

Physical Education Grants
Aoy Elementary School - El Paso, Texas
Chalker Elementary School - Marietta, Ga.
Desert Mountain School - Desert Hills, Ariz.
Hoover High School Physical Education Department - Fresno, Calif.
Owatonna Lacrosse Association - Owatonna, Minn.
Village Christian Academy - Fayetteville, N. C.
Woodland Park High School - Woodland Park, Colo.

*Fast Break Grants – program was awarded an equipment grant in conjunction with the 2009 Fast Break program.
+Lance Holden Grant – program was awarded an equipment grant sponsored by LaxWorld in memory of Lance Holden.

US Lacrosse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is the national governing body for men’s and women’s lacrosse. US Lacrosse has more than 300,000 members in 62 regional chapters around the country. Through responsive and effective leadership, US Lacrosse strives to provide programs and services to inspire participation while protecting the integrity of the game. To learn more about US Lacrosse, please visit www. uslacrosse. org.

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Lovely Baby CDs Named "Top Creative Toys For 2004" by Creative Child Magazine

2011-07-15T15:04:00.000-07:00

Lovely Baby CDs Named "Top Creative Toys For 2004" by Creative Child Magazine

Groundbreaking music series for babies nets two awards for latest releases. ÂLovely Baby & DaddyÂ and ÂBaby ChristmasÂ receive the prestigious publicationÂs ÂPreferred ChoiceÂ and ÂSeal of ExcellenceÂ respectively. The awards represent further recognition of the seriesÂ revolutionary approach to early childhood development.

(PRWEB) September 29, 2004

Lovely Baby Music announced today itÂs two newest CD releases, ÂLovely Baby & DaddyÂ and ÂBaby ChristmasÂ have received the ÂPreferred ChoiceÂ Award and ÂSeal of Excellence,Â respectively, from Creative Child Magazine. Both CDs have also been named to the publicationÂs ÂTop Creative Toys For 2004,Â and will be featured in print and online beginning November 1st.

ÂItÂs always an honor to be recognized as an industry leader,Â said Lovely Baby president, Gary Brody. ÂLovely Baby CDs have clearly established a new and effective means of helping babies develop mentally and physically through the use of our original, ground-breaking productions. Because adults love our music as much as babies do, we have enabled the entire family to become involved in the early music integration process. This clearly provides the advantage of early learning for our next generation.Â

The CDs are available for $17.95 Â including shipping Â at www. lovelybabycd. com.

ABOUT LOVELY BABY CDs

Lovely Baby is the first and only original music series in the world specifically created for the emotional, intellectual and physical development of babies ages newborn through 36 months. Created by Dutch composer and international baby music expert, Raimond Lap, Lovely Baby CDs are enjoyed by millions of babies in more than 60 countries around the world, regardless of ethnic background, nationality or native language, making Lovely Baby CDs the true international language of babies. The music series is also used in elite infant education programs including those of the U. S. military and national day care providers.

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New Online Training Program Now Makes It Possible For Anyone To Develop Dynamic Public Speaking And Presentation Skills

2011-07-14T06:56:00.000-07:00

New Online Training Program Now Makes It Possible For Anyone To Develop Dynamic Public Speaking And Presentation Skills

Public speaking veteran with over 40 years experience reveals how literally anyone can develop the necessary skills to make compelling presentations. A rapid transformation is now possible using accelerated learning methods.

Paphos, Cyprus (PRWEB) May 28, 2010

VitalPresentationSkills. com is now offering a new online training program that makes it possible for literally anyone to develop dynamic public speaking skills and deliver compelling presentations.

"A student can excel academically and get excellent grades, and an individual may become a successful professional in a given field," says David James, the instructor at VitalPresentationSkills. com, "yet when it comes to public speaking or making a presentation before a group of people, they find this their greatest challenge!"

David F. James, a British national now living in Cyprus, has over 40 years experience in public speaking. In creating the VitalPresentationSkills. com web site, his aim is to enable literally anyone to master key presentation skills that can transform their social lives and their careers.

With numerous coaching programs and public speaking seminars available, what makes this so different? David James explains: "In preparing essays for my Bachelor of Education degree, I studied accelerated learning techniques. Although my focus at the time was teaching English language to speakers of other languages, I realized the same methods could be employed in presentation skills training."

Using audio, visual, and graduated recall methods which etch the communication skills onto the brain, he maintains that an individual can make rapid progress, no matter what their background or previous experience may be.

This could be the answer for anyone who is called upon to make presentations and yet feels inadequate or unqualified.

"Equipped with these presentation skills, you will feel more confident in front of an audience than you have felt in your whole life!" says the blurb on the VitalPresentationSkills. com home page.

Early visitors to the web site are being offered the first two lessons free so they can test it out for themselves.

About VitalPresentationSkills. com
David F. James is the instructor behind the web site and offers an online workshop comprising 24 weekly lessons in addition to the option of personal coaching on a weekly basis. If requested, he works with a client in the actual development of the presentation.

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Jon Sands Sure to Rock Stage with Passion and Wit at Cincinnati's Blue Wisp November 26th

2011-07-12T22:13:00.000-07:00

Jon Sands Sure to Rock Stage with Passion and Wit at Cincinnati's Blue Wisp November 26th

Watch Jon Sands entertain, amuse and inspire with Performance Poetry/The Spoken Word on November 26th, 7:00 PM at the Blue Wisp, in Cincinnati, OH. His passion and wit bring his words (and audience) to life.

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 17, 2010

Jon Sands, a native of Cincinnati will be entertaining the audience at the Blue Wisp on November 26th with his Performance Poetry. The show begins at 7:00 PM. The Spoken Word, another term used to describe this art form, is a vibrant and theatrical rendering of poetry which adds a necessary lightning to poetry readings of old.

Jon, who moved to New York City in 2006 to pursue the art, has gained recognition for his message as well as his rendition and fellow poets are heralding his gift. Carlos Andres-Gomez describes Jon as being filled with, “wit, truth, surprise, and always a lot of heart… Jon Sands sneaks up on you when you least expect it… challenges the dusty cynic under your ribcage and dares you to believe.” Jack McCarthy declares, “If you’ve been praying for a poet who can combine the lightning strokes of page poetry with all the panache of the kind of performance that takes absolute possession of a room, your long wait is over: Jon Sands is the answer to your prayers!"

A former resident of Symmes Township, Jon graduated from Sycamore High School in 2001, and was a student at Ohio University. Upon, graduation he packed it up and moved to the big city. His first full collection of poems, The New Clean, will be available in bookstores throughout the country this May.

During the four short years he has called the Big Apple “home” he’s pursued his vision with the same passion that can be heard in his performances. “Don’t bother looking for me. The sign on this door says disturb. It says amaze. It says, be amazing. My whole body’s inside akimbo, ready to make mistakes. To stay. I made you spaghetti, pretty sure we’re the sauce. So it’s just me and you baby, just me and you.”

In addition to a busy performance schedule which has found him speaking to hundreds at universities performance venues, and even penitentiaries throughout North America, he is due to begin a European tour this December. He’s also being commissioned for multiple writing programs throughout New York City. Jon is the Director of Poetry Education Programming at the Positive Health Project, a syringe exchange center in Midtown Manhattan; a CUNY Adjunct Lecturer with York Early College Academy; and a Youth Mentor with Urban Word-NYC. He’s represented New York City multiple times at the national poetry slam, and was the 2010 commencement speaker for the Bronx Academy of Letters.

Samples of his performances may be found at
Http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=WzjWlyPZBKI&feature=related
Http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=4Dgn0uBcOGw&feature=related
Http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=f0BWbgO28pY

Further information is available at http://www. myspace. com/jonsandsmusic.

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Leading PCI Compliant Hosting Provider GSI Hosting to Join ETA Annual Meeting and Expo in Las Vegas

2011-07-10T19:41:00.000-07:00

Leading PCI Compliant Hosting Provider GSI Hosting to Join ETA Annual Meeting and Expo in Las Vegas

GSI, a leading provider of PCI DSS compliant hosting solutions and services, will be exhibiting at the upcoming Electronic Transactions Association's Annual Meeting and Expo this April. The event will showcase the latest trends and technologies that affect the payments industry.

Kansas City, Mo. (PRWEB) March 24, 2010

GreenSoft Solutions, Inc. (GSI), a leading provider of innovative PCI compliant hosting and managed hosting solutions, is set to exhibit at the upcoming Electronic Transactions Association's Annual Meeting & Expo on April 13-15, at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. With nearly 3,000 attendees, the ETA Expo is one of the premiere events of the payment industry.

During the event, industry professionals will get the chance to be updated on the latest trends and technologies that affect the payment industry, as well as interact with the organization's members from financial institutions, transaction processors, and service providers. The Expo also offers a wide range of educational track sessions, where companies that are venturing into electronic payment procession can learn more about the various technologies, strategies, and regulations that can affect their business.

In addition to hosting an exhibitor booth for the entirety of the expo, GSI will also have a table on PrePaid Day, April 13, the day before the show actually begins. Also, GSI will be holding a grand prize drawing for a Bose SoundDock 10 digital music system along with an iPod Touch. In order to qualify for the drawing, ETA attendees must first register for the drawing via GSI's website (www. gsihosting. com), and also come by the GSI booth at the show. Other prizes will be awarded, as well, to attendees stopping by the booth to learn more about GSI's experience in data security and hosting complex system environments.

As the first managed hosting services firm validated by VISA-approved security assessors as a PCI DSS compliant service provider, GSI has helped clients become compliant for longer than any other hosting company. The company is one of the most trusted and respected firms in the PCI marketplace, and as an active member of the PCI Security Standards Council, GSI provides insight and guidance on PCI compliance implementation.

To learn more about GSI and its PCI DSS compliant hosting solutions for organizations in the payment industry, visit http://www. gsihosting. com (http://www. gsihosting. com).

About GreenSoft Solutions, Inc. (GSI):
GSI is a privately held, industry-leading provider of PCI compliant hosting and other managed hosting services. With over 12 years of experience, the company is trusted by more than 25 Fortune 500 companies. For more information about the company and its services, visit http://www. gsihosting. com (http://www. gsihosting. com) or call 888-952-4888.

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New E-Book Provides the Secret to Beat Priceline and Save Large Amounts of Money on Hotels

2011-07-10T19:16:00.000-07:00

New E-Book Provides the Secret to Beat Priceline and Save Large Amounts of Money on Hotels

Luther Cale, a seasoned traveler, has written an e-Book that promises to teach others how to get big savings each and every time they book a hotel room.

Tennessee Ridge, TN (PRWEB) October 13, 2010

"How to Save 50% On Your Next Hotel Room For the Rest of Your Life" is an e-Book which contains information that Luther discovered during his own travels.

For the past several years, Luther Cale experimented with different methods of getting discounts hotel rooms of up to 50% each and every night, until he found a nearly foolproof method. Soon, his friends and family started asking Luther for the details of his discount securing tips, and this interest inspired him to share these "insider secrets" inane-Book.

Luther has received several testimonials from readers of his e-Book who have saved hundreds, even thousands, of dollars using the method outlined within. This technique has even been used with success to obtain spectacular rooms at high-end four - and five-star star hotels for two - and three-star prices. Additionally, it can be used to get hotel rooms at absolutely rock bottom prices.

One thing that motivated Luther to share this valuable information was the idea that everyone can save enough money using this method to live more fully. For some, this may mean using these savings to travel more, to obtain additional education, to start side internet businesses, or to simply put money in the bank for a rainy day.

As an avid traveler, Cale saves more than $5,000 annually by using these methods and has gotten to enjoy some amazing side adventures and some of the U. S.'s finest cities. He also, knows from experience that anyone can easily learn and apply the methods outlined in the e-Book within 20 minutes and start start saving right away.

"How to Save 50% on Your Next Hotel Room For the Rest of Your Life" is a downloadable E-Book that details Luther Cale's exact methods for getting huge hotel discounts. It contains screen shots, step by step guidelines, worksheets, and even a cheat sheet that explain the full details of Luther's technique.
For further information and to learn how to save big on Hotel Bills, please visit http://www. CheapHotelsEverytime. com

About Luther Cale:
Luther Cale is a frequent traveler and the author of the e-book"How to Save 50% on Your Next Hotel Room For the Rest of Your Life". After years of travel, Luther documented solid, money saving techniques for securing major discounts at hotels all over the world. His e-book teaches others how to use the same techniques and save hundreds of dollars in lodging fees.

Media Contact:
Luther Cale
Nashville
Tennessee
37219
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New Software Takes GD&T Training to the Professional Level

2011-07-04T19:23:00.000-07:00

New Software Takes GD&T Training to the Professional Level

The GD&T Trainer Professional Edition (ASME Y14.5M-1994) includes 28 lessons that cover the basic rules, definitions, and concepts of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing with 3D solid part examples, technical animations, audio narration, and more.

Westland, MI (PRWEB) December 18, 2003

Effective Training Inc., a leader in the field of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) training and products, has announced the latest, most enhanced version of their GD&T training software. The new GD&T Trainer Professional Edition adds a wide variety of technical features to an already impressive course. ETI has utilized advancing technology to make computer-based training more like the classroom with features like instant lesson feedback, technical animations that demonstrate concepts, and audio narration, including over 100 author's comments that give tolerancing insights from course developer and ETI president, Alex Krulikowski.

Other highlights include 3-D solid part examples, geometric control application and inspection examples, and a full glossary of GD&T terms. With these new features added to the GD&T Trainer's student-focused lessons, user-friendly navigation, and detailed full-color graphics, the new Professional Edition rivals the classroom for expertise, consistency, convenience, and affordability. Course administration tools allow up to 2,000 student records and include a variety of advancements that make recording, accessing, and reporting student progress more manageable.

"The GD&T Trainer Professional Edition is the most exciting product Effective Training has developed," Krulikowski said. "The technology integrated into this course allows computer-based training to more closely parallel an actual classroom setting than ever before. Users receive a more 'hands on' approach to learning with animations that show exactly how a symbol is interpreted. Students can visualize a concept and understand it more readily, andÂbest of allÂstudents can learn at their own pace."

The scheduled release date for the GD&T Trainer Professional Edition is February 2, 2004. Based on the ASME Y14.5M-1994 Standard, it includes 28 lessons covering the basic rules, definitions, and concepts of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and includes quizzes that reinforce the material and allow students to gauge their level of understanding. It runs on Windows 98se, NT, 2000, ME, and XP operating systems. More details about the software, including screenshots, animation examples, a downloadable demo, and ordering information are available at http://www. etinews. com/trainer (http://www. etinews. com/trainer).

Effective Training Inc. (ETI) is a world leader in the field of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. The company is an international supplier of GD&T training software, books, videos and other teaching materials. ETI founder and president Alex Krulikowski is a renowned GD&T expert with a degree in industrial vocational education and over 30 years of industry experience.

To find out more about ETI products and services, call 800-886-0909. To view a complete catalog of GD&T - and Standards-related products, or to sign up for their free online newsletter, visit their website: http://www. etinews. com (http://www. etinews. com).

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Control Concepts Team Earns Certification for Crestron’s DigitalMedia™ Analog and Digital AV Distribution and Control

2011-07-02T01:21:00.000-07:00

Control Concepts Team Earns Certification for Crestron’s DigitalMedia™ Analog and Digital AV Distribution and Control

AV Control System Solutions Provider’s Key Technical Staff Completes Training Courses from Crestron

Fair Lawn, NJ (PRWEB) December 6, 2010

Control Concepts, Inc. (CCI), a leading independent provider of audiovisual control system solutions, today announced that four members of its technical team are completing training and becoming certified on Crestron’s DigitalMedia™ product line. DM certified engineers are proficient in system setup, diagnostics, testing and reporting, and are required to fully execute and support an AV project using Crestron’s DM equipment.

“Crestron’s DigitalMedia breaks new ground in terms of distributing and managing digital video and audio. This quantum leap in technology requires a higher level of knowledge and capability only found in firms who have been DigitalMedia Certified,” said Steve Samson, Director of Business Development for Crestron Electronics. “By certifying multiple DM Engineers, Control Concepts has demonstrated a real commitment to the support of their Crestron customers, consultants and integrators and has proven again why they lead the pack in terms of their knowledge and support.”

CCI engineers Ken Danner and Mike Korinko have completed the DMC-D and DMC-E certifications and Steve Greenblatt has completed the DMC-D certification. CCI’s technical staff also has extensive knowledge of Crestron’s commercial lighting product, programming and energy code requirements and is also Crestron Commercial Lighting Certified.

“Training and certification have always been a big part Control Concepts’ core values and Crestron DigitalMedia is a product line in which we feel confident investing our time and resources,” said Steve Greenblatt, Control Concepts’ Founder and President. “Becoming certified will allow us to have the knowledge and qualifications to support Crestron and our mutual customers to seamlessly integrate DigitalMedia systems.”

Crestron DigitalMedia was developed to meet the challenges of the digital era. Introduced a year ago, Crestron DM is rapidly becoming an industry standard, with more than 6,300 successful installations. DM is a complete, integrated solution that manages, controls and distributes all analog and uncompressed HD digital content over twisted pair or fiber. Specifiers who use Crestron’sHD Digital Transport and Distribution System (HD-DTDS) specification guarantee their customers that the design will be finalized by a certified DMC-E, which ensures proper system installation, configuration of HDCP, video, resolution management, cabling and cabling distance.

A DM Certified Designer (DMC-D) understands the fundamental differences between analog and digital systems and the unique design considerations needed to ensure reliable operation. A DM Certified Engineer (DMC-E) trains on every aspect of system installation and commissioning. Crestron requires DM certified engineers to fully execute and support DM projects designed using the HD-DTDS.

About Crestron
For 40 years Crestron has been the world's leading manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems, innovating technology to simplify and enhance modern businesses and lifestyles. Offering integrated solutions control audio, video, HVAC, lighting, shades and security from touchpanels, keypads, remotes and mobile devices. Crestron unifies technology to improve resource management, operational efficiency and convenience in commercial buildings, schools, hotels and hospitals.

Crestron manufactures all products from its World Headquarters in New Jersey, with 57 regional offices throughout North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Latin America and Australia.

About Control Concepts, Inc.
Control Concepts, Inc. (CCI) is a leading independent provider of audiovisual control system solutions. Its team of experienced professionals creates high quality, intuitive control programming designs for complex AV systems. Control Concepts combines its thorough, proven design and development process with audiovisual science to make AV systems easy to use in boardrooms, classrooms, and entertainment venues. CCI’s solutions help consultants, integrators and end user technology managers reduce the business risks associated with complex projects. The company’s services include control system programming, touchpanel design, consulting and needs analysis, documentation, system staging, testing and commissioning, and technical support. CCI helps clients to create advanced AV systems that offer the benefits of Green AV and energy-saving practices, remote room management, building automation, HD signal distribution, lighting control and more. Control Concepts focuses on several vertical markets, including higher education, financial services, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, entertainment, legal and government. Founded in 1997 and based in Fair Lawn, NJ, CCI is dedicated to serving clients throughout North America. For more information, visit the CCI web site at http://www. controlconcepts. net/aboutus. php.

© Copyright 2010, Control Concepts, Inc. DigitalMedia is a trademark of Crestron Electronics, Inc. All other trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.

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Supply Chain Security Can Pay for Itself

2011-07-01T10:15:00.000-07:00

Supply Chain Security Can Pay for Itself

With 95% of the world's consumables being transported in an estimated 270+ million containers this year are the competitive demands on shipping companies from shippers and consignees, going to result in cost-cutting measures that can compromise security... by, virtually opening the windows of opportunity to incidents -- not unlike that of 9/11 --around the world?

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) June 19, 2006

With 95% of the world's consumables being transported in an estimated 270+ million container trips this year (most of which are subject to trans-shipments or other transit) are the competitive demands on shipping companies (to charge the lowest rates on freight) from shippers and consignees, going to result in cost-cutting measures that can (and most likely will) compromise security... by, virtually opening the windows of opportunity to incidents -- not unlike that of 9/11 --around the world?

Shipping companies, appear somewhat hesitant in implementing the use of new technologies that are being designed exclusively to help them in protect their domain. With the right equipment, data such as: shipment auditing, movement status, location, speed, temperature and a host of other features can be accessed in real-time. The dilemma brought on because shipping companies appear to be disinclined to allowing access to logistical information of their container traffic... they produce (willingly or not) an environment that can be exploited by an army of nascent forces, including terrorists.

Container theft is a daily occurrence... as is the "vanishing" of high value cargo from containers and trailers, in high-security ports. And, from the insurance industry's perspective, these occurrences give the impression of becoming a "way of life." If given the opportunity, especially with the heightened levels of terrorist activity around the world, any one of these vulnerable containers could easily become a terrorist's lethal Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD).

AEGIS Technology Companies, Inc., through its Asset Tracking Logistic And Security (ATLAS) subsidiary, has been pursuing acknowledgment from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs & Border Protection (CBP), the United States Coast Guard, the Department of Defense and the European Union that its AM-11c GSM/Satellite WW Security System* can serve as a viable and effective preventive measure in the struggle to solve the container security problem... and do so at an acceptable level of investment. Insomuch as containers carry cargo with average values of US $80,000 to $185,000 and often values as much as US $2-3 million, does a security cost that, depending on the level of services being utilized, amounts to "less than a cup of coffee" sound "too expensive?"

The ATLAS AM-11c is the first Worldwide, Intermodal, Real-Time, 24/7, Tracking and Monitoring system that utilizes multiple telecommunications systems (from GSM to Satellite) via a unique hierarchal protocol that is: fully functional; currently available; adaptable to differing applications and requirements; flexible in configuration, and capable of addressing security needs through the entire supply-chain. The fact that less than 5% of all containers, around the world, are inspected, or are under surveillance or tracked and monitored from the point of stuffing to the point of delivery, is unconscionable... because that means that 95% (or more than 250 million containers) remain vulnerable and open to a multitude potential misuses including terror, destruction, havoc and theft.

The ATLAS AM-11c GSM/Satellite WW Security Solution has been designed to address the mandates, demands and regulations of governments and governing bodies, throughout the globe, including: the IMO, the EU's EUREPGAP Protocol, the U. S. Container Security Initiative (CSI) -- to name a few.

One example of the system's capabilities relates to the Euro-Retailer Produce Working Group (EUREP), a European based trade organization for retailers that has developed an auditable standard promoting Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), thus the creation of the EurepGAP Protocol. The Protocol holds that: "all food products, fruit, vegetables, meat and poultry can be subjected to the 2003 EU Law which demands that containers, transporting such products from non-EU countries into EU, are subjected to a comprehensive audit from the Point of Loading to Point of Delivery."

The EUREPGAP Protocol is the European retailer's way of responding to consumer concerns about food safety, animal welfare, environmental protection, and worker welfare. EurepGAP provides an obvious basis for tighter supply chain control, and therein, an added level confidence in product quality and safety. And, through the faculties of the AM-11c System, critical factors such as temperature surveillance, inspection data, environmental variances and the like can be scrupulously monitored and tracked -- yielding a critical element in the supply-chain that produces benefits all involved.

And in the United States, we find the potential for Customs & Border Protection (CBP) to give preference (the so-called Green Lane) to shippers who are able to generate a Comprehensive Journey Report -- to confirm that the integrity of the container, its contents, and the door seal have not been compromised, in any way, from the application of the seal to the CBP inspection. This door-to-door security monitoring -- by way of the Journey Report -- is a construct coming from the Container Security Initiative which was initiated by the Department of Homeland Security... and the ATLAS AM-11c, linked to the 24/7 live monitoring and surveillance services ATLAS provides, is there to serve this need by providing all of the pertinent data necessary in and for the production of the Journey Report.

What are the alternatives to the ATLAS AM-11c System, for shippers? Here are two:

1) Experience Delays and Rejections -- reports have surfaced that acknowledged select cargo vessels, bound for certain US Ports, have been subjected to inspection, and even refused entry -- causing delays and incurring substantial costs and heavy commercial losses.

2) X-Ray scanning of containers -- using multi-million dollar high-value equipment and using expensive consumables -- is proving unsatisfactory because of incomplete coverage, and questions on the credibility of its performance functionality.

What does the AM-11c system really cost?

The rental of a TEU (twenty foot equivalent unit) costs between $2,000 and $5,000 US -- depending on the final destination and the point of origin.

The insurance costs of a TEU carrying a high value, easily disposable cargo of tobacco, alcohol, or Information Communications Technology (ICT) products valued at $2 million US or more, from US to Argentina might cost anything up to ten (10) percent of the value of the cargo. An armed guard from the U. S. to Buenos Aires costs can range from $1250 to $2500.

The ATLAS GSM/Satellite WW Security System can cost, depending on the level of services selected, as little as "pennies-a-day".

The Green Lane which is designed to permit expedited entry into both US and EU ports, in the near future, assuming all security mandates are adhered to, could allow a Container Ship to unload TEU's with a Priority Clearance and return to its Port of Origin for another load in record time. With the ATLAS GSM/Satellite WW Security System installed, savings of $4000+ or more, per journey, could be realized... after deducting the costs of the ATLAS GSM/Satellite WW Security System.

And, when compared with the ever increasing costs of bunker Fuel, demurrage and all the other fixed and variable operational costs of a Container Ship -- which could be delayed for weeks for a physical inspection or refused entry into EU or U. S. Port -- the price paid for an ATLAS GSM/Satellite WW Security System changes from being a liability to an asset almost instantly.

*ATLAS Monitor Series PATENT PENDING

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About AEGIS, ATLAS and MPS:

ADDRESS: 1052 S. Powerline Rd. Deerfield Beach, Fl. 33442 PHONE: 1-954-428-6880

AEGIS is positioned to be a key player in the Defense, Logistics and Security markets worldwide. AEGIS, through its wholly owned subsidiaries Asset Tracking Logistics And Security (ATLAS) and Maritime Protective Services, Inc. (MPS), provides Security Assessments, Risk Analysis, and Advanced Security Solutions to maritime, government and commercial markets on a global basis. The Company's services are available for a broad base of clients to protect their most important assets around the world. The Company offers all clients a wide range of innovative security solutions combining cost effectiveness and ease of integration. AEGIS has positioned itself resourcefully in the expanding threat mitigation, crisis management and governmental compliance arenas and has begun establishing itself as a leading provider of anti-terrorism, threat analysis services and security solutions to a number of international organizations.

Tracking and monitoring systems, designed and developed by ATLAS, provide unparalleled surveillance, detection and response capabilities for a variety of security applications. The company's command and control Monitoring systems are capable of integrating data streams from multiple sources, addressing international requirements for an interoperable, integrated and synchronous detection and response platform for supply chain cargo security. These intelligent systems allow large volumes of data to be concurrently analyzed and feature intuitive user environments that provide automatic threat notification and recommended response solutions. Furthermore, it allows owners, operators, shippers, and all other stakeholders and officials around the world the potential for secure collaboration in real-time using satellite linked, web-based Geo-Spatial multi-dimensional tracking technologies.

ATLAS command and control systems have been designed to be utilized by organizations internationally to secure and protect critical assets in United States and around the world.

Security assessment and planning, administered and managed by MPS, involves Security Assessment and Vulnerability Estimates (SAVE), which provide clients with total security solutions tailored to match their individual and budgetary requirements. Conducted by career military and security experts, this dual-edged process identifies and mitigates areas of vulnerability and recommends appropriate solutions for immediate and follow-on security improvements.

The MPS SAVE process is complemented by a system that ensures rapid and accurate report generation. Each client receives a Security Assessment Baseline Report and a comprehensive Exclusive Security Plan, both of which meet stringent reporting and compliance standards under the guidelines or mandates from: United States Coast Guard; MARAD, IMO (ISPS Code), MCA, Transec, Bureau Veritas. MPS is approved to act as a Recognized Security Organization (RSO) by: Greece, Nigeria and Malta. The SAVE process also includes a program for ongoing analysis, drills, exercises, information updates and administrative and management modifications. This ensures the long-term safety and accuracy of the information and physical assets within an organization, and effectively positions MPS as the ideal provider of follow on security services and technology solutions.

Additionally, MPS provides another critical and meaningful service through its unique affiliation with Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech): its expanding series of special maritime security courses held at multiple locations in the US, the UK and at locations throughout the world. The fact that a firm, such as AEGIS (through MPS), can offer course attendees Continuing Education Units (CEU's) from Florida Tech, for specialized, internationally recognized security courses, is only one of the novel ingredients in this unique initiative. Both of these Florida-based institutions are acknowledged leaders in the United States... and this partnership, which is designed to investigate and discover ways to preserve and enhance the economic and social integrity of the United States through a combination of academic, technological, scientific and logistical pursuits of Biospheric Solutions, will not doubt propel them into new and more dramatic roles on the international stage.

To learn more about AEGIS, ATLAS and MPS, their technology, systems, services and offerings, contact them directly by calling: U. S. 1-954-428-6880 or U. K. +44(0)1202 684686.

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CollegeSurfing. com Launches Featured School of the Week Program

2011-06-27T03:16:00.000-07:00

CollegeSurfing. com Launches Featured School of the Week Program

CollegeSurfing. com's Featured School program provides in-depth, interview-based school profiles for interested students.

Staten Island, NY (PRWEB) July 5, 2007

In an effort to provide additional resources to prospective students who are seeking information about career-focused educational institutions, CollegeSurfing. com (http://www. collegesurfing. com/clickcount. php? id=6612004&goto=http%3A//www. collegesurfing. com) has launched a "Featured School of the Week" (http://www. collegesurfing. com/clickcount. php? id=8983642&goto=http%3A%2F%2Fwww. collegesurfing. com%2Fcontent%2Fcat%2Ffeatured-school-of-the-week%2F304%2F) program. As an enhancement to the already content-rich website, Featured School of the Week articles will profile and delve into each school's most interesting attributes, from cutting-edge courses and innovative hands-on learning programs, to pertinent job placement statistics and specialized student services.

"We are pleased to have our reporters share news and notes from some of the nation's leading schools and programs," says Dawn Papandrea, managing editor of The CollegeBound Network. "We hope that providing well-reported insight from school officials will help prospective students get a unique inside look at a program they may be considering, which they won't find elsewhere."

CollegeSurfing. com (http://www. collegesurfing. com/clickcount. php? id=6612004&goto=http%3A//www. collegesurfing. com) offers users a one-stop spot to research, find, and request information from over 400 career-focused institutions offering thousands of degree and certificate programs. Search results are geographically based, providing the most relevant user experience possible.

More than 1.5 million surfers utilize The CollegeBound Network's resource sites each month, which include CollegeBound. net, CollegeSurfing. com, HolisticJunction. com, SpaBeautySchools. com, TopCareerSchools. com, and others.

Since 1987, The CollegeBound Network (CBN) has worked with America's leading colleges, universities, and career schools in connecting learners with educational opportunities. CBN specializes in recruitment lead generation solutions for 800+ educational institutions and 2,100 campuses, using its content-rich portals.

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Survey of Actuaries, Risk Experts Shows No Clear Shift with Businesses' Approach to Risk; Enterprise Risk Management Increasingly Embraced, but Support May Be Soft

2011-06-25T22:10:00.000-07:00

Survey of Actuaries, Risk Experts Shows No Clear Shift with Businesses' Approach to Risk; Enterprise Risk Management Increasingly Embraced, but Support May Be Soft

A survey of actuaries and other risk experts examines how the economic crisis has affected organizations' risk appetites. Forty-six percent of respondents' organizations have assumed less risk following the recent economic crisis, while 37 percent made no change in their risk approach. Just six percent said their organizations had taken more risk. Other findings relate to the level of support for enterprise risk management (ERM) within organizations and if ERM is deeply integrated within corporate culture.

Schaumburg, Ill. (PRWEB) May 14, 2009

The global economic downturn has undoubtedly caused organizations of all types to take a renewed look at their risk profiles, but their subsequent approaches are not necessarily clear cut. A recent survey of actuaries and other risk experts found that 46 percent of the respondents' organizations have assumed less risk following the recent economic crisis, while 37 percent made no change in their risk approach. Just six percent of the respondents, however, said their organizations had taken on more risk.

The survey was conducted in conjunction with the 2009 Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Symposium held in Chicago in late April. It was hosted by the Society of Actuaries (SOA), Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS), Canadian Institute of Actuaries (CIA) and Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA). The symposium highlighted the importance of anticipating and managing risk in uncertain economic times. It included information on improving board risk oversight and risk management, emerging risks, economic capital and the current financial market crisis.

Nearly 94 percent of the survey respondents said ERM is embraced by their senior leadership, but that support may be relatively soft. Of that group, only 26 percent strongly agreed that senior leadership embraces ERM. And while 70 percent of respondents said ERM was deeply integrated within their corporate culture, only 18 percent of them strongly agreed with that assessment. This indicates that more needs to be done to fully integrate ERM into the corporate culture, including more support from leadership.

"Given the recent market challenges in mitigating risk, the microscope is focused on ERM like never before," said Max Rudolph, FSA, MAAA, CERA, ERM Symposium chair and owner of Rudolph Financial Consulting LLC. "ERM is not just a cost of doing business. It needs to be a central aspect of any corporation's business strategy, fully integrated throughout the organization." Rudolph noted that actuaries have led the drive to help all types of financial services organizations develop strong ERM programs.

The survey results also found that 56 percent of respondents ranked financial risk as the most severe concern for their company or clients. Strategic and operational risks were the next two risks of most concern. So what actions are risk professionals taking to mitigate risks? In the financial risk category, they are hedging, improving analytics, stress testing and enacting internal controls. To alleviate strategic risks, businesses are incorporating a higher level of strategy review and adapting or expanding ERM capabilities. They are also acquiring companies or expanding their own business, as noted by the survey respondents.

"Senior management can take the lead by incorporating ERM into their business strategies to anticipate and manage risk head on," said Rudolph. "With ERM as a core function, businesses can enhance their reputations, ultimately increasing stakeholder value."

About Actuaries
Actuaries bring a complex future into focus by applying unique insight to risk and opportunity. Known for their comprehensive approach, actuaries enable smart, more confident decisions.

About the Sponsoring Organizations
The CAS fulfills its mission to advance actuarial science through a focus on research and education. Among its 5,000 members are experts in property-casualty insurance, reinsurance, finance, risk management, and enterprise risk management. Visit www. casact. org.

The CIA is dedicated to serving the public through the provision, by the profession, of actuarial services and advice of the highest quality. Visit www. actuaries. ca.

Formed in January of 2002, PRMIA is a higher standard for risk professionals, with more than 65 chapters around the world and nearly 50,000 members from 180 countries. A non-profit, member-led association of professionals, PRMIA is dedicated to advancing the standards of the profession worldwide through the free exchange of ideas. Visit www. prmia. org.

The Society of Actuaries (SOA) is the largest professional organization dedicated to serving 20,000 actuarial members and the public in the United States and Canada. The SOA's vision is for actuaries to be the leading professionals in the measurement and management of financial risk. To learn more, visit www. soa. org.

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Credit Card Minimum Payments on the Rise

2011-06-23T22:20:00.000-07:00

Credit Card Minimum Payments on the Rise

Many credit card customers could be in for a big shock when they open their next bill and find that their minimum payments have doubled. This will soon be the case, as many companies will change their current guidelines in response to pressure from the government.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 4, 2005

The minimum payments that credit card companies charge on a monthly basis are increasing. For credit card customers that either pay their bill in full every month or those that can afford substantially more than the minimum, this isn't going to be an issue and could even be benefit to them. For the approximately 40 million people that only pay the minimum, however, this could be devastating.

Many years ago a 5% minimum payment was the norm in the credit card industry. A credit card industry consultant named Andrew Kahr convinced a major credit card company to change this policy. Kahr realized that if customers were required to pay less each month, they would borrow more. This of course was good for the credit card company because the longer it takes for an individual to pay off their debt, the more profitable it is for the company. Kahr explained that having a lower minimum payment would ease consumer anxiety about carrying high credit card debt, and often times consumers even believed they were being financially prudent. Andrew Kahr's "innovation" of the 2% minimum payment became industry standard.

This is a similar situation to the one in Major League Baseball. In the past baseball has had issues that have compromised the integrity of the game, but they have always governed themselves and been able to find a resolution, until lately. The steroid controversy in baseball has been a major concern to the general public. Meanwhile baseball executives were doing little or nothing to ensure that people were paying for a product that was pure and free of illegal drugs. This lack of self-governing and poor public perception has caused Congress to get involved and hold hearings to deal with the issue.

The credit card industry is in similar situation. With consumer debt rising at a staggering rate, bankruptcy at an all-time high, and people on pace to be in debt for 30-40 years, something needed to be done. The credit card industry seems to be doing little to help the mounting financial crisis of many Americans while making billions of dollars in profits. This has caused the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency along with three other entities that regulate nation's banks to take action. They are putting pressure on the credit card companies to establish reasonable periods for repaying consumer loan, preferably within 7-10 years.

"I believe that in the short term this new change in policy is going to have a seriously negative impact on those individuals living paycheck to paycheck," said Brian Blackburn, Director of Operations for DebtWave Credit Counseling. "In the long term however, the change will help people pay down the debt faster which will save them money."

For additional information about this subject, contact Jason Cash or visit www. debtwave. com under the education tab.

About DebtWave Credit Counseling

DebtWave Credit Counseling is a 501(c) 3 Non profit organization committed to educating individuals on the proper use of credit through budget management, to offer sound counseling and to assist clients to reduce and eliminate debt. DebtWave is a member of the Better Business Bureau and the American Association of Debt Management Organizations.

Contact:

Jason Cash, Director of Education

DebtWave Credit Counseling

(888) 285-7624 ext.150

Jason@debtwave. com

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Elliance CEO Talks Higher Education Marketing with Enrollment Management Executives at AMA Symposium

2011-06-20T08:43:00.000-07:00

Elliance CEO Talks Higher Education Marketing with Enrollment Management Executives at AMA Symposium

Elliance Chief Executive Officer Abu Noaman, along with Andrew Wasser, Associate Dean, Heinz School, Carnegie Mellon University presented at the 17th Annual Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education, sponsored by the American Marketing Association. Their workshop, entitled Combining Data Driven Marketing & Search Engine Marketing to Increase Student Recruitment, drew a packed audience of Vice Presidents for Enrollment and other key decision makers.

New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) November 30, 2006

"We live in a paradoxical age," said Elliance Chief Executive Officer Abu Noaman to an audience of chief enrollment officers and directors of marketing at some of the nation's leading college and universities. "We have more and more marketing tools at our disposal. And, yet, we often take a helter-skelter approach, never distinguishing good information from bad, and hunch from hard evidence."

Noaman, along with Andrew Wasser, Associate Dean, Heinz School, Carnegie Mellon University presented at the 17th Annual Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education, sponsored by the American Marketing Association. Their workshop, entitled Combining Data Driven Marketing & Search Engine Marketing to Increase Student Recruitment, drew a packed audience of Vice Presidents for Enrollment and other key decision makers.

The higher education marketing workshop grew from a multi-year, multi-tiered effort, led by Elliance, to increase enrollments in the Masters of Information Systems Management programs at Carnegie Mellon's Heinz School of Public Policy. "Paradoxically, our reputation increases as we reject more students - and that can only happen if our applicant pool is large" said Andy Wasser.

"Elliance has shown that the advanced marketing practices applied in B-2-B and consumer goods sectors has relevance for the higher education market."

The Elliance Approach

Noaman and Wasser told how early research into the methods and messages that best matched and converted their target audience of degree seeking students served to guide every aspect of the school's web site design.

Anybody will offer to redesign a web site or run a pay-per-click campaign," said Wasser. "Elliance impressed us with their willingness to understand our needs and take an analytical approach to the website design and traffic flow".

Elliance combined new site architecture for Carnegie Mellon's Information Systems Management web site, and new messaging that matched what perspective students said they wanted most, career advancement. Elliance combined this website focus with a search engine marketing strategy to raise awareness.

Impact

Research showed that nearly 80 percent of perspective students used the web and search engines as their primary school search and decision making tool. It also showed that, above all, perspective students wanted reassurance that their decision and investment would lead to more and better career options.

Elliance conducted market research to identify key influencers among potential students, and integrated findings into site copy and features, emphasizing student's desire for corporate career placement. New site architecture aimed to increase recruitment conversion rates, and search engine optimization raised overall program visibility.

MISM program received a 21% increase in applications for the 2006 academic year. Average GRE and GMAT scores for students rose from year prior.

Revolutionary eMarketing practices are being applied in higher education marketing as America's universities intensify recruitment efforts in order to maintain a stream of quality applicants.

About Elliance

Elliance is an eMarketing firm specializing in results-driven, web site design, search marketing and outbound eMarketing campaigns. The firm is the creator of the revolutionary ennect online marketing toolkit.

Clients include Maps. com, Black Box, Mellon/Dreyfus, Diebold, Medrad, Carnegie Mellon University, Waterpik Technologies, Readers Digest and others. During its 12 + years of experience, Elliance has been honored by the eMarketing Association and others for its innovative use of technology to deliver search engine optimization (SEO), ecommerce and eMarketing solutions.

Elliance has been recognized as the Top Service Provider by the Pittsburgh Technology Council's Tech 50 Awards, and by Business 2.0, Inc. Magazine, the eMarketing Association and the Web Marketing Association amongst others for creation of outstanding interactive web experiences and smart search engine strategies.

To learn more about Elliance's Higher Education Marketing Practice visit http://colleges. elliance. com (http://colleges. elliance. com). To learn more about Elliance, visit www. elliance. com or call 888-926-6262.

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Next Round of Spanish Classes at the Latin American Association Begins March 1st 2004

2011-06-19T20:00:00.000-07:00

Next Round of Spanish Classes at the Latin American Association Begins March 1st 2004

The next session of Spanish classes offered by the Latin American Association (LAA) will begin March 1st. Classes will be held at the LAA offices located at 2750 Buford Highway in Atlanta. Classes meet two nights a week from 6:30-8:45pm and each session lasts 5 weeks. Beginning, intermediate and advanced levels are available.

(PRWEB) February 18, 2004

The next session of Spanish classes offered by the Latin American Association will begin March 1, 2004. Each Spanish class is interactive and communicative in design. Our experienced teachers are committed to helping students become fluent users of Spanish including reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students have the opportunity practice with ESL students in the weekly Intercambio.

Spanish Class Schedule:

Spanish Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5, Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:30-8:45 pm. Spanish Levels 6, 8 & 10, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:45 pm

Starting in March, students who are enrolled in the LAA program will be able to participate in our new conversation groups for FREE. These groups provide students the opportunity to practice Spanish conversation in an informal setting.

Conversation Group Schedule:

Beginning Spanish Conversation, Tuesdays 1:00-2:00pm. Intermediate Spanish Conversation, Wednesdays 2:30-3:30pm. Advanced Spanish Conversation, Thursdays 1:00-2:00pm.

About the Latin American Association

The Latin American AssociationÂs mission is to provide transitional services and developmental programs to the Latino community, foster awareness about contributions of Latinos, and promote solutions that benefit the larger society. Service areas of the LAA include family services, immigration assistance, employment assistance, youth mentoring, and education and language services.

For more information, or to register for an upcoming class contact Holly Patrick at (404) 638-1816. You may also visit us online at www. latinamericanassoc. org.

Contact:

Holly Patrick,

Manager of Language Programs

Department of Education and Language Services

Latin American Association

2750 Buford Highway

Atlanta, GA 30324

Tel: (404) 638-1816

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MedPage Today® Launches New Related SitesTM Initiative with KevinMD. com as First Collaborator

2011-06-17T10:58:00.000-07:00

MedPage Today® Launches New Related SitesTM Initiative with KevinMD. com as First Collaborator

MedPage Today is pleased to welcome KevinMD. com to MedPage Today’s Related SitesTM, effective today. This newly launched initiative from MedPage Today, the online daily breaking medical news service for medical professionals, presents the blog sites of medicine’s leading social media voices and critical thinkers while preserving their editorial independence.

Little Falls, New Jersey (PRWEB) April 5, 2010

The man behind KevinMD. com is Kevin Pho, MD, a primary care physician with an internal medicine practice in Nashua, New Hampshire. Writing and curating the best viewpoints of a primary care physician, Pho is social media’s leading physician voice. In his widely read medical blog, which has more than 25,000 RSS subscribers and 19,000 Twitter followers, he provides provocative commentary on breaking medical news and seeks to give readers a behind-the-scenes look at the worlds of medicine and healthcare. KevinMD. com was voted the best medical blog of 2008.

KevinMD. com is cited regularly by major media, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, British Medical Journal, SmartMoney Magazine, The Detroit Free Press, Forbes. com, NPR, LA Times, CNN, Newsweek, and American Medical News.

The Wall Street Journal called KevinMD. com a “punchy, prolific blog that chronicles America’s often dysfunctional health care system through the prism of a primary care provider,” and other bloggers have noted that “a lively comment stream on one of Kevin’s posts provides more insight on the day-to-day realities of health care than any piece of journalism can ever hope to impart.”

Forbes. com hailed KevinMD. com as a “must-read blog,” and CNN. com named KevinMD as one of its five recommended healthcare Twitter feeds.

As a member of USA Today’s board of contributors, Pho has written opinion pieces that have appeared in both national and local publications.

"I have followed KevinMD. com since its inception and have found Kevin Pho’s comments and selection of articles on point and clear-headed. A tremendous touchstone for today's clinicians' in these turbulent times," said Robert Stern, CEO of MedPage Today. "I look forward to our collaboration and his unique content as part of MedPage Today’s Related Sites™ initiative."

About MedPage Today

MedPage Today is the only service for physicians that provides a clinical perspective on the breaking medical news that their patients are reading. Co-developed by MedPage Today and The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education, each article alerts clinicians to breaking medical news, with summaries and actionable information enabling them to better understand the implications.

Physicians and other healthcare professionals may also receive Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits at no cost by completing these educational programs. CME is required of physicians in approximately 30 states, and utilization of electronic CME is growing at an estimated 80% annual rate.

More information is available at www. medpagetoday. com. MedPage Today is "PUTTING BREAKING NEWS INTO PRACTICE®."

MEDPAGE TODAY, EXPERT PATIENT, MEDPAGE TODAY MOBILE, ADD YOUR KNOWLEDGE, PUTTING BREAKING MEDICAL NEWS INTO PRACTICE, and TEACHING BRIEF are registered trademarks of MedPage Today, LLC.

Contact:
Robert Stern
President and CEO
973-890-0985
R(dot)stern(at)medpagetoday(dot)com

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Golden Gate University Names Larry Abeln Dean of Business School

2011-06-17T09:14:00.000-07:00

Golden Gate University Names Larry Abeln Dean of Business School

Golden Gate University has names a new business school dean with experience from Georgetown and MIT Universities.

(PRWEB) September 21, 2002

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., September 17, 2002 - Former Georgetown and MIT Business School leader, Lawrence S. Abeln, has been appointed Dean of the School of Business at Golden Gate University.

"During our nationwide search for a new dean, our goal was to find someone who could both strengthen our business programs and inspire the people around him, from undergraduates to graduates, executives and faculty," said Dr. Philip Friedman, Golden Gate University's president. "With Larry, we've exceeded our goal--he's a key addition to GGU's management team."

"At GGU, I want to maintain the school's commitment to providing a diverse range of business programs while simultaneously increasing the value they offer," commented the new dean, Larry Abeln. "We have an opportunity here to become a world-class school whose graduates are recognized leaders."

In his role as dean, Abeln is responsible for the leadership and management of the school which delivers undergraduate and graduate programs in business, including MBA, executive MBA, DBA and specialized master's degree programs. Recently, the Ageno School of Business at Golden Gate University launched a new Executive MBA program, allowing working professionals to accelerate their careers with a focused, weekend curriculum.

Previously, Abeln served as the Associate Dean of the Business School at Georgetown University in Washington D. C., where he oversaw the MBA programs and served as Director of the MBA Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management. Under Abeln's aegis, both schools consistently achieved the highest rankings in Business Week, Financial Times, Forbes and U. S. News and World Report. In addition to his academic institute achievements, he has been a successful entrepreneur with extensive business experience in the real estate industry.

A Phi Beta Kappa undergraduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Abeln earned a masterÂs degree in International Relations at the University of Cambridge in England and completed doctoral work in Management where he studied as a Rotary Foundation Scholar.

About Golden Gate University

Golden Gate University offers quality education designed to meet the needs of working adults, with undergraduate and graduate degrees in taxation, law, information technology, business and management, including several MBA programs. Day, evening and weekend courses are available year round at the San Francisco location and at other teaching sites throughout California, as well as online through an e-learning education platform. For more information, go to http://www. ggu. edu (http://www. ggu. edu) or call 800-GGU-4-YOU.

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Media Contact:

Michele Chaboudy

415-442-7833

Mchaboudy@ggu. edu

South Jersey Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology Alliance Launches “South Jersey PharmaPod” Podcast Series With Lubetkin Communications

2011-06-11T14:41:00.000-07:00

South Jersey Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology Alliance Launches “South Jersey PharmaPod” Podcast Series With Lubetkin Communications

The South Jersey Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology Industry Alliance (SJPMTIA), taking advantage of rising interest in Internet-distributed audio programs (known as “podcasts”), has partnered with Cherry Hill-based Lubetkin Communications to launch “South Jersey PharmaPod,” a podcast to distribute information about the role of the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries in Southern New Jersey.

Cherry Hill, NJ (PRWEB) May 8, 2006

The first three episodes of the podcast provide complete coverage of SJPMTIA’s spring conference, held May 2 at The Enterprise Center at Burlington County College. The programs are available for downloading and listening on computers or digital audio players at no charge at the SJPMTIA’s website (www. sjpmtia. org), at the podcast blog, http://sjpharmapod. blogspot. com (http://sjpharmapod. blogspot. com) or via RSS “feed” from http://feeds. feedburner. com/sjpharmapod (http://feeds. feedburner. com/sjpharmapod).

PharmaPod Episode #1 includes remarks by former Rep. Bob Franks, president of the Healthcare Institute of New Jersey and former Gov. James J. Florio, both of whom spoke at the conference. Episode #2 includes a panel of pharmaceutical industry lobbyists, and a presentation on blogs and podcasting by Steve Lubetkin, Managing Partner of Lubetin Communications. Episode #3 presents a panel of state legislators including NJ State Sens. Diane Allen and Martha Bark, and Assemblyman Jack Conners.

“We are very excited to be partnering with Lubetkin Communications to take advantage of podcasting technology to reach our members and other interested audiences,” said Don Sico, SJPMTIA Executive Director. “Podcasting has especially useful applications for companies in our industry, such as distributing educational programming for traveling sales representatives, medical and allied professionals, with worldwide availability.”

“Using a podcast to provide useful information to its members and their customers demonstrates that SJPMTIA has a clear vision for best-practices integration of such new social media into business applications, and underscores SJPMTIA’s leading position in the trade association field,” said Steven L. Lubetkin, managing partner of Lubetkin & Co. Communications. “Like SJPMTIA, other companies should understand that podcasts can provide clients and other constituencies mission-critical information conveniently, without tying those audiences to a less-flexible programming format like a conference call or a web stream, where busy and time-constrained participants must gather at a common time. Podcast listeners get the information they need -- at a time when they want it.”

Podcasts are digital audio or video recordings distributed using Internet technology. Visitors to an organization’s website can download podcast programs for review on their desktop computers, or synchronize them with a portable digital media device. Software programs called “feed readers” or “podcatchers” allow users to “subscribe” to podcasts at no cost, and receive new programs in a podcast series automatically.

In addition to the other web locations mentioned, the South Jersey PharmaPod Podcast is available through the Podcasts section of the Apple iTunes Music Store (www. itunes. com).

Lubetkin Communications is a leading provider of business podcasting services in New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. The firm launched its Internet broadcasting practice in April 2005, counseling clients about the effective use of podcasts and weblogs, or “blogs,” online journals that facilitate two-way communications with customers, employees, and others.

Earlier this year, Lubetkin Communications produced a podcast for ACE-INA Insurance and for Sun National Bank, Vineland, NJ, for the launch of its Sun Home Loans mortgage subsidiary. In January 2006, the firm began producing podcasts for the Rutgers University School of Business Administration’s popular Quarterly Business Outlook Seminar. It also produces podcasts for NJBankers, a trade association representing major banks in New Jersey, and for the Public Relations Society of America. The firm also produces its own podcasts focusing on public relations, computer technology, bond ratings, and interviews with book authors.

Lubetkin, a veteran of more than 25 years in corporate communications, a newspaper columnist and former broadcast news anchor, is a frequent speaker on technologies like blogging and podcasting. He also hosted more than 1,000 investor relations conference calls during a ten-year career on Wall Street that included producing the first-ever audio webcasts by a global bond rating agency. Lubetkin & Co. specializes in strategic communications advice for corporate clients, executives, and other organizations. Its website is www. lubetkin. net.

The South Jersey Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology Industry Alliance is a group of men and women united to highlight the relationship between the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries and the South Jersey economy. Its common interest and goal is to advance and protect this critical segment of our area economy.

Editors, Note: Mr. Lubetkin is available to discuss how podcasting technology can help organizations communicate effectively with their audiences. Copies of the South Jersey PharmaPod Podcasts are available on request. Please call Steve Lubetkin at (856) 751-5491.

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Wannado CityÂ, AmericaÂs First Indoor Role-Playing Theme Park for Kids, Set to Open Doors Weekend of August 13, 2004

2011-06-11T04:29:00.000-07:00

Wannado CityÂ, AmericaÂs First Indoor Role-Playing Theme Park for Kids, Set to Open Doors Weekend of August 13, 2004

Park to Make Its Debut at Sawgrass Mills in South Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (PRWEB) August 12, 2004

Wannado CityÂ, AmericaÂs first indoor role-playing theme park for kids, will make its debut at Sawgrass Mills in South Florida the weekend of August 13, 2004. Doors will open Friday at 10 a. m. This 140,000-square-foot realistically designed city (the size of three football fields) will imaginatively transport kids to a world of their own, where they can real-playÂ as a firefighter, archaeologist, actor, TV or news reporter, chef, judge, airplane pilot, doctor and a host of other professions.

ÂThis innovative and interactive concept in kidsÂ entertainment truly breaks new ground in the theme park industry. Kids are in charge at Wannado City -- they decide what professions are the most fun and interest them. And parents appreciate that their offspring start to finally understand the ATM doesnÂt magically dispense money, you have to earn it!Â said Jane Cooper, president and CEO of Wannado Entertainment.

Unlike any other metropolis in America, Wannado CityÂ is a complete city created from the point of view of its kidizensÂ. The entertainment park features multiple venues including pint-sized fire and police stations, a hospital, bank, flight training center, circus, theater, television studio, radio station, fashion house, dance club, newspaper and even a neighborhood improvement project - all designed to inspire kids ages 4 to 11 to play grown-up and live out their dreams.

Wannado CityÂ general information:

Hours of Operation:

Open daily 10:00am Â 9:00pm

Prices:

Kids 3 Â 14: $24.95

Grown-Ups (over 14): $15.95

Kids under 3: Free

Park Services: Gift shop, private party rooms, toddler area, multiple restaurants

Information: 954.838.7100 or 1.888.WANNADO,

Www. wannadocity. com

Upon entering Wannado CityÂ, each kidizen will receive a check for WongasÂ, the cityÂs official currency. He or she will enjoy the option of setting up a bank account, spending his or her ÂcashÂ at the various city entertainment options or earning more at the numerous career options offered. Once a child runs out of Wongas, he/she selects a new career to earn some more.

ÂWannado City is a dream come true, both for kids everywhere and for me,Â said Luis Javier Laresgoiti, Wannado Entertainment chief creative officer. ÂEvery venue, down to the smallest detail, is realistic and believable. Kids know the difference. ThatÂs why in the hospital, we have real incubators, the dental office features scaled down dentist chairs equipped with working parts and in the TV studio and radio station, we have working cameras, microphones and audiovisual equipment. Wannado City even has its own kid-sized fire truck and ambulance.Â

The inaugural Wannado CityÂ is located at South FloridaÂs Sawgrass Mills, one of the nationÂs leading retail and entertainment centers, that annually welcomes as many as 26 million domestic and international visitors. Plans are underway for future Wannado CityÂ locations in top U. S. markets with additional sites to be announced.

ÂThe Mills Corporation shares Wannado EntertainmentÂs vision of creating dynamic, entertaining, hands-on experiences that promote education, skill development, and community involvement,Â said Laurence C. Siegel, chairman and CEO of The Mills Corporation. ÂThe grand opening of the first Wannado City at Sawgrass Mills exemplifies The MillsÂ ability to incubate innovative, entertainment experiences. We are effectively reshaping the retail industry by bringing partners and ideas with power and imagination into our centers and making them available to the public.Â

About Sawgrass Mills

Sawgrass Mills is located at the crossroads of West Sunrise Boulevard and Flamingo Road, 10 miles west of Fort Lauderdale and 30 miles from Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Sawgrass Mills is one of the countryÂs most popular shopping destinations and FloridaÂs largest retail and entertainment center. It offers a dynamic mix of more than 300 retailers, unique restaurants and high-caliber entertainment, venues such as Neiman Marcus Last Call, Nordstrom Rack, OFF 5TH Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Bed Bath & Beyond, Target Greatland, Legal Sea Foods, Wolfgang Puck CafÃ©, The Cheesecake Factory and Regal 23 Cinemas. It is owned and managed by The Mills Corporation. Additional information about Sawgrass Mills is available at www. sawgrassmills. com.

About The Mills Corporation

The Mills Corporation is a self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT) based in Arlington, Va. that owns, develops, leases, manages and markets a portfolio of 27 retail and entertainment destinations totaling approximately 34 million square feet. Currently, the company has eight projects under construction or development around the world. The companyÂs Internet address is www. themills. com.

About Wannado Entertainment & Wannado CityÂ

Wannado CityÂ is being launched by Wannado Entertainment, an entertainment company whose vision is to empower kids through the creation of reality-based, interactive properties that entertain and educate. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the company is a subsidiary of multinational entertainment corporation CIE (CorporaciÃ³n Interamericana de Entretenimiento, S. A. de C. V.). For more information, visit www. wannadocity. com.

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The HIV Education and Law Project, Inc. has Selected PaperStreet Web Design to Design its New WebSite

2011-06-10T12:33:00.000-07:00

The HIV Education and Law Project, Inc. has Selected PaperStreet Web Design to Design its New WebSite

PaperStreet Web Design will design a new web site for The HIV Education and Law Project, Inc. The new web site's goal is to create an easy to navigate and visually appealing experience that depicts the firmÂs unique image.

(PRWEB) June 17, 2005

About The HIV Education and Law Project, Inc. http://www. helpinclaw. com (http://www. helpinclaw. com)

The HIV Education and Law Project, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization located on Miami Beach, Florida that was founded in 1994 to provide assistance and advocacy to South Florida's low income and disenfranchised HIV positive community. Through the combined efforts of our full-time staff attorney, volunteer attorneys, corporate volunteers and law students, HELP has assisted nearly 400 individuals and families.

HELP has provided free legal service in matters of public benefits, discrimination, wills & trusts, the rights of the incarcerated and landlord/tenant disputes. The organizations success has been made possible by national grants, private donors and working relationships with related community-based organizations, and various in-kind donations. Throughout its history HELP has offered its services to the entire HIV-positive community.

To qualify for services, a person must be in financial despair, which is determined on a case by case basis employing flexible financial guidelines. The faces we see in our office are the changing faces of AIDS. The young mother of two, heterosexual teenagers, persons recently released from prison, and the boy next door. AIDS does not discriminate, yet our clients face multiple legal challenges due to illness, poverty, race and gender. HELP has sought to focus its services on Miami's minority, and immigrant communities, which currently face the highest rate (almost 40%) of new infection and are among the least likely to have access to the financial resources necessary for successful litigation.

About PaperStreet Web Design

Http://www. paperstreet. com (http://www. paperstreet. com)
PaperStreet creates new web sites and revitalizes aging ones. PaperStreet has been designing web sites for over four years now. Our company has produced over 150 custom web sites for lawyers, doctors, vets, businesses and now auto manufacturers.

We have several accomplished web designers, programmers, and content writers on staff. Our combined talents produce compelling web sites that achieve results. More information on our services is below:

Web Design: PaperStreet has the ability to create a professional web site from scratch. PaperStreet can also redesign your existing web site for a more professional image.

Content Writing: Whether you need a few pages written, existing copy edited, or total content development, our staff writers and editors create compelling, clean copy.

Search Engine Optimization: Can you find your web site when you search on AOL, Yahoo! or Google? Top search rankings lead directly to more web traffic, which in turn leads to more clients. PaperStreet can assist in obtaining top rankings.

Internet Marketing & PPC Advertising: We can give your web site more exposure by creating Google and Overture pay-per-click and banner advertising campaigns.

Newsletters: This form of advertising is great for generating repeat traffic to your web site by providing immediate communication with clients.

Content Management: Need to add your breaking news to the web site? How about adding a new attorney or practice area? Our content management system gives you the ability to edit your own site at any time, from any where, instantly.

For more information please visit www. paperstreet. com

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MPS Doubles-Up in Latest Homeland Security Book Series

2011-06-08T19:29:00.000-07:00

MPS Doubles-Up in Latest Homeland Security Book Series

By being the only private firm invited to author 2 separate chapters, for the latest Butterworth-Heinemann Homeland Security Series, MPS has chalked up another industry first.

Delray Beach, FL (PRWEB) April 15, 2009

Eighth in the series, this volume: Transportation Security represents a collaboration - with 14 contributing authors, including its editor Dr. Clifford R. Bragdon, Dean of the University College at Florida Institute of Technology - that fills a unique niche for homeland security readership. The book can readily serve as a "one-stop primer" for professionals in the private and public sectors - along with establishing an important position at colleges and universities for both undergraduate and graduate curriculums in national preparedness, disaster response /recovery and homeland security.

Approaching the tasks of: understanding the issues, managing the complexity of their relationships and dealing with both historical and institutional impediments is accomplished masterfully though a diverse, refreshing and interdisciplinary perspective that this unique collective body of contributors brought to light.

For their individual parts, John Bennett, President of MPS and Dr. Bob Sewak, Vice President of Education and Special Projects took on the task, of synthesizing two of the most complex and daunting subjects affecting the maritime component of transportation security: Maritime Security; and, Intermodal Transport Security Technology, respectively.

It is interesting to note that they independently crafted these two worthy, well researched and objective chapters - one wall away from each other. And, over the months of writing, editing and re-writing, neither had any idea of the other topic or had read any of the other's work, until after the book's publication. How's that for "security?"

And as Dr. Bragdon, offered in his Acknowledgments: "Lastly, I want to thank all of the authors who contributed chapters for their hard work and insight into the subject of this book. It was truly a team effort." And, the MPS team adds another first to its list.

In Other News: MPS has scheduled 2 more opportunities to attend their unique updated Combined Maritime Security Officer's Course -- APRIL 21st thru 24th and JUNE 2nd thru 5th. Space is limited and you are encouraged to call today for particulars. This Course combines the best of their successful maritime security courses for Port and Facility Security Officers and Company and Ship/Vessel Security Officers that they have been offering since 2004. While this course provides a regulatory overview of maritime security requirements applicable to ship, company, and (port) facility security officers, its main purpose is to impart state-of-the-art information, techniques, and tools for the constant development and implementation of efficient and compliant maritime security. Here in the U. S., requirements of USCG regulations are emphasized and supplemented with those of the ISPS Code, where differences exist.

Remember: By attending one of these courses and successfully completing it… obtaining the STCW VSO endorsement (required for more ocean-going voyages as of July 1, 2009) from the Coast Guard will be as easy as: completing the application (which they will give you); making a copy of the certificate and either mailing, faxing or sending them by messenger to a local regional exam center (REC). As a result of centralization; however, the application and certificate will actually be processed and printed in West Virginia, at the National Maritime Center (NMC). They'll process and reissue the STCW-95 certificate, with the security endorsement, at no charge.
If you've got questions… want more information… or need some assistance with Maritime Security Matters - Call them, that's why they're there and that's what they do.

More about MPS…
MPS specializes in US and international maritime security regulatory compliance consulting and training. They have earned the coveted designation of Recognized Security Organization (RSO) under the ISPS Code from three countries (Greece, Malta, and Nigeria). MPS has been audited by Bureau Veritas, a leading classification society in the maritime industry, and has been approved and registered as a Maritime Security Consultant for the ISPS Code. Their MTSA and ISPS Code training courses for maritime security officers have been approved and certified by agencies of the US and UK governments and, uniquely, earn attendees Continuing Education Units through our strategic alliance with Florida Institute of Technology, a university recognized worldwide for its leadership and innovation in technical education. MPS has developed ISPS compliant security plans for port facilities and ships around the world, as well as MTSA compliant security plans in the United States. They have conducted security audits and led mandatory drills and exercises for a variety of clients. One measure of their adaptability is their development of specialized training for groups ranging from senior management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, to police in the United Kingdom, to waterborne security personnel at Bath Iron Works.

Their experts have extensive maritime security experience and come from backgrounds in the military, including Special Forces, the U. S. Coast Guard, and law enforcement. MPS staff includes certified ISPS Code auditors, certified Ship, Company, and Port Facility Security Officers, and individuals who have been recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and are now registered on the IMO Panel of Experts. The IMO has repeatedly tapped their personnel to conduct its "national needs" assessments of various countries' ISPS Code implementation programs, as well as to train local ISPS Code course instructors to IMO standards.

To learn more about MPS: the company, its programs and its services… visit their website at: www. mpsint. com or Contact them by calling: US 1-561-330-2020. For more information about Florida Institute of Technology you can visit their website at: www. fit. edu or contact them directly by calling: 321/674-8880

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Father/Son Historians Announce Launch Of Historydaily. com

2011-06-08T03:42:00.000-07:00

Father/Son Historians Announce Launch Of Historydaily. com

(PRWEB) January 19, 2000

KNOXVILLE, TN -- The father/son history team Charles and Trevor Smith are pleased to announce the launch of HistoryDaily. com, a permanent home for their popular "History Daily" newsletter. The free newsletter, which is little more than a "this-day-in-history" fact e-mailed every morning, was started last June by the two historians. Membership grew rapidly almost from the beginning. "I did almost nothing to advertise the site," remarks Trevor, a Ph. D. student at the University of Tennessee, "people seemed to enjoy reading it, and word simply spread. Before I knew it we were getting almost a thousand new readers a week." The old web address, www. webcom. com/~meta2/history (http://www. webcom. com/~meta2/history) will continue to be in operation for the near future.

The History Daily is unique because Professional historians write it. Charles Smith, the senior editor, has been a history professor for 30 years. "Students have always loved the interesting and humorous anecdotes that I use in my lectures," says Smith, "I guess now I have a new audience." The idea came to the father/son team after searching the Internet for a good this-day-in-history e-mail newsletter, and finding none that were written by actual historians. Although on most days The History Daily contains only a few sentences, the editors work hard to make it educational and informative.

In the future the two historians plan on publishing The History Daily as a desktop calendar, and turning the site into a comprehensive source for history online. "It is still pretty much a hobby for me," remarks Trevor, "but I love writing it, and I hope the new website address, historydaily. com, makes it easier for people to find it."

First of its kind ÂBirthing centerÂ debuts in India

2011-06-07T00:24:00.000-07:00

First of its kind ÂBirthing centerÂ debuts in India

The CradleÂ, IndiaÂs first birthing centre co-founded by Apollo Hospitals, Sunrise Medicare a joint venture of Dabur India and the Talwar Group brings a never before experience of childbirth in a non hospital environment coupled with the latest in medical technology and expertise to give a whole new dimension to childbirth & postpartum care. What makes it unique is its all - in - one Labor Delivery Recovery (LDR) Room, which prevents the mother from being wheeled into 3 different areas during labor, a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III) with a dedicated ambulance, Central Fetal Monitoring and Obstetrical 4 D Ultrasound Unit.

New Delhi (PRWEB) June 27, 2004

ÂThe CradleÂ, IndiaÂs first birthing centre co-founded by Apollo Hospitals, Sunrise Medicare a joint venture of Dabur India and the Talwar Group brings a never before experience of childbirth in a non hospital environment coupled with the latest in medical technology and expertise to give a whole new dimension to childbirth & postpartum care. What makes it unique is its all - in - one Labor Delivery Recovery (LDR) Room, which prevents the mother from being wheeled into 3 different areas during labor, a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level III) with a dedicated ambulance, Central Fetal Monitoring and Obstetrical 4 D Ultrasound Unit.

ÂThe basic thought behind The Cradle emanates from the fact that childbirth is a special moment and it should be made a pleasant, personalized and a memorable experience for everyone involvedÂ, says Mr. Naresh Talwar Chairman Sunrise Medicare. There are special classes by experts for childbirth preparation, diet & nutrition counseling, parents & sibling education classes, prenatal exercise classes, Lamaze classes. The Cradle offers kids play area for the accompanying sibling, a gift shop, maternity wear outlet, bookstore and a cafÃ©.

There are special birthing beds that can be adjusted to provide maximum comfort during labour and optimal positioning during delivery. Rooms include a comfortable recliner cum rocking chair to alleviate early labour pains, television and music to help the mother relax.

The Cradle has been designed in consultation with a ÂMothers PanelÂ keeping in mind that the joy of delivery should blossom in an equally compassionate environment. Doing away with the gloomy white sheets, blank walls The Cradle brings with it the warmth of a home. Adds Mr. Amit Burman, ÂThe rooms, ranging from spacious suites with attendant rooms, to super deluxe and deluxe rooms, are designed to create a nurturing environment, with warm soothing colours and accessories that simulate an ambience that is comforting and non traumatizing for new mothers.Â

ÂWhat puts it miles ahead of other birthing facilities currently in practice in India is itÂs non-hospital environment topped with international quality standards in medicineÂ, says Rina Dhaka, member of the Mothers panel. ÂOne feels like having a baby, when one enters The CradleÂ

ÂThe Cradle comes as a breath of fresh air from the other wise clinical ways of going through childbirth in a cold, conveyor belt like atmosphere in a crowded hospital. Childbirth is not an illness, why should we treat it as one?Â

The endeavor of The Cradle is to make childbirth-which is a moment of celebration both literally & figuratively - a positive experience!

Please Contact - Vivek Sharma, 98185 52437

Circle Of Friends Cape Cod Quilters Group Exhibition at New England Quilt Museum, Lowell, Massachusetts

2011-05-25T17:42:00.000-07:00

Circle Of Friends Cape Cod Quilters Group Exhibition at New England Quilt Museum, Lowell, Massachusetts

The Circle Of Friends Cape Cod Quilters Group Exhibition will run April 6th through June 18th, 2006 at the New England Quilt Museum in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Lowell, MA (PRWEB) January 21, 2006

The New England Quilt Museum, the only in the region dedicated solely to the study and preservation of American Quiltmaking, proudly presents Circle Of Friends, an exhibition of traditional quilts, hand-made by a group of quilt artists from Cape Cod. The exhibit shows April 6 through June 18, and the Museum will host an opening reception and gallery talk with renowned quilter and teacher Marjorie Lydecker, Saturday, April 15th at 1:00 p. m. In addition, quilt artists featured in the exhibit will participate in a trunk show Saturday, May 20th, at 1:00 p. m.

Circle of Friends features quilts made by a group of women living and working on Cape Cod. Celebrated quilter Marjorie Lydecker and her colleagues have quilted together for over 25 years. Selecting the cream of their crafts, Lydecker has organized a wonderful exhibit of traditional quilts, featuring those by Emilie Barrett, Frances Abell Brand, Roberta Deleo, Alice Flynn, Sally Foster, Audrey Germer, Sandy Gregg, Dorothy Henion, Mary Ann Jones, Petrina Jones, Barbara LeBlanc, Betty Jane Leschen, Marjorie Lydecker, Ruth McKinstrey, Eleanor Meaney, Ann O’Brien, Nancy Lydecker Petersons, Marie Rizzo, Dorothy Royal, Florence Schmelke, Anne Smith, Lee Snow, Irene Sullivan, and Paula Tuano. The exhibit also includes articles of clothing designed and made by Dorothy Henion and Barbara LeBlanc.

Many members of the group are best known for their appliqué work, notably Betty Jane Leschen for her Cape Cod Baltimore that features scenes of the Cape, including Nauset Light and children playing on a beach; and Marjorie Lydecker’s interpretation of the Tree of Life motif in her quilt, Somewhere in Time. The entire group (and with others), under the guise of the Cape Cod Chapter of the Good Ladies of Baltimore, produced a replica of a Baltimore album quilt from the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Museum in Williamsburg, VA (over the course of three years). Their version, featured as part of Circle of Friends, is called Blest Be the Ties that Bind.

Beyond the Baltimore album and appliqué genres, members of the group fashioned Log Cabin quilts with twists (Barbara LeBlanc, Elaenor Meaney), pieced quilts (Eleanor Meaney, Dorothy Royal, Florence Schmelke) and abstract creations (Sally Foster, Sandy Gregg, Petrina Jones, Lee Snow).

According to museum curator Anita Loscalzo, “Many of the women in this “circle of friends” have exhibited their quilts in shows around New England and the rest of the country, garnering numerous awards and acclaim for their superb needlework. Marjorie, in particular, has taught her techniques to and influenced a whole generation of quilt makers. We are privileged and delighted to be able to host this wonderful exhibit.”

The New England Quilt Museum General Information

The New England Quilt Museum, founded in 1987, presents 5-6 full gallery exhibitions annually. In addition, the Museum houses a comprehensive permanent collection of historic and contemporary quilts. Selections from this collection are on display and rotate throughout the year. From the collection, various reproduction fabrics have been created by RJR and In the Beginning Fabrics. The Museum offers classes, lectures and workshops for beginning to expert quilters, taught my leading experts in the industry.

In March 2006, the Museum will re-open their full-line gift shop, nearly doubling in size. Offering a wide array of fabrics, books, magazines, sewing notions, quilt patterns, Museum apparel and souvenirs the Museum shop will also showcase regional artisan pottery, hand-made jewelry and of course many varieties of hand-made quilts.

Biennially, The New England Quilt Museum’s Auxiliary hosts the Lowell Quilt Festival, a citywide celebrations of quilts. A weekend cultural and historical event, the Lowell Quilt Festival presents exhibits, vendor marketplace and cultural programs throughout the city at major venues including Tsongas Arena, The Lowell Memorial Auditorium, the Merrimack Repertory Theatre, and runs top-notch workshops at the Radisson Suites & Hotel in nearby Chelmsford. [lowellquiltfestival. org]

The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. and Sundays 12 noon to 4 p. m. Admission is free to members, $4 to seniors and students with valid ID. Group curator guided tours, catered luncheons, tea parties and room rental available. The Museum is handicapped accessible.

The New England Quilt Museum is located at 18 Shattuck Street, in historic downtown Lowell. Metered parking is available in the area, as well as garage parking on Market Street. Lowell is easily accessible via the Lowell line on the MBTA commuter rail [mbta. com], leaving from Boston’s North Station. Lowell Regional Transit Authority Shuttles run between Gallagher Terminal and downtown Lowell every half hour (Monday through Friday 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. and Saturday 10 a. m. to 4 p. m.) The NEQM is wheelchair accessible, and handicapped parking is available.

Funding For The New England Quilt Museum

The New England Quilt Museum if funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, whose mission is to nurture the creative life of Massachusetts. The Council pursues this mission through a combination of grant programs, partnerships and services for nonprofit cultural organizations, schools, communities and individual artists. The MCC advocates on behalf of the cultural community--ensuring that arts, humanities, and sciences have a voice in discussions about the future of the Commonwealth and its communities. The MCC receives an annual appropriation from the state Legislature and funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Wallace Foundation, and others [massculturalcouncil. org].

The New England Quilt Museum is funded in part by the Theodore Edson Parker Foundation, who seeks to enhance the city of Lowell and improve the quality of life for all of its residents. It supports social service, cultural, community development, education, health, housing, and environmental programs.

The New England Quilt Museum receives support for various outreach, educational and community programs from the Lowell Cultural Council, Mogan Cultural Center, Greater Lowell Community Foundation and the Nathaniel & Elizabeth P. Stevens Foundation. Additionally, the museum is supported by quilt guilds throughout the United States, individual donors, and museum memberships.

For more information, high resolution images and interviews, please contact Ami Bennitt, Public Relations Director, 978.452.4207 (x 19), pubrel@nequiltmueseum. org

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Whole House Audio Made Easy

2011-05-17T15:05:00.000-07:00

Whole House Audio Made Easy

Can the average person install a whole house audio system without experience? The only whole house audio system on the market that provides a simple solution is A-Bus.

(PRWEB) March 25, 2005

AutoMateMyHome. com offers ÂA-BusÂ a simple do it your self-whole house audio system Kit at wholesale price.

Homeowners across the country are taking the ÂI can do itÂ approach to home electronics, including Self-education in structural wiring for their new homes. Whole house audio plays a big role in the structural wiring industry, the cost can be astronomical and the installation requires nothing short of a college degree. The most cost effective and simplest system to install is called ÂA-BusÂ; you donÂt need to be an audiophile to achieve success. A recent client quoted Â I bought the A-Bus whole house audio system kit for four rooms with quality in-ceiling speakers for under $950.00.Installation was so simple my 16 year old daughter could do itÂ The retail price for the A-Bus kit is $1,578.00, AutoMateMyHome. com proudly offers this product at wholesale cost to the public.

The simplicity of this system is amazing as well as the customer service and free 24 hour technical support provided by www. automatemyhome. com. The A-Bus kit is manufacturer and shipped directly from the manufacture Channel Vision TechnologyÃ¤ located in southern California. AutoMatMyHome. com backs the A-Bus products with a 2-year warranty. The seasoned Pro or the average homeowner will find the best rates on home electronics at AutoMateMyHome. com.

A-Bus has been recognized by Readers Digest Ã¤ ÂThe Handy Man MagazineÂ and will produce the article the fourth quarter of 2005.

AutoMateMyHome. com is owned and operated by professional installers that not only sell the product; they know how the products work inside and out.

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European Soccer Camp - Soccer Boarding Schools and Summer Soccer Camps Offered for Teenage Soccer Players Worldwide

2011-05-16T05:22:00.000-07:00

European Soccer Camp - Soccer Boarding Schools and Summer Soccer Camps Offered for Teenage Soccer Players Worldwide

EduKick European Soccer Boarding Schools & Soccer Soccer Camps are the ultimate in study abroad, soccer travel programs. EduKick soccer schools provide professional soccer training combined with quality foreign language instruction and chaperoned cultural excursions in order to maximize the young player's experience abroad. EduKick is an international soccer academy that provides high level language and soccer instruction...in secure, safe, and nurturing environments.

(PRWEB) May 6, 2006

EduKick European Soccer Schools and Summer Soccer Camps include:

Professional Euopean Soccer Training:

Players attend 2-3 hour training sessions daily. EduKick is affiliated with professional European soccer clubs, coaches, schools and academies. Foreign coaches are FIFA (Federation International Futbol Association) licensed and some are former professional players. EduKick youth are exposed to high-level international soccer training that is designed to be intense but fun and educational. Scrimmages are organized daily and when possible "friendly matches" are arranged between EduKick youth and their foreign peers. EduKick arranges for professional players to make special appearances and to speak with the EduKick youth when possible. The daily soccer training is conducted in the native language so that the opportunity for EduKick youth to learn through immersion is maximized.

Language Immersion Program:

EduKick players will attend 2 hours of language instruction each day. Classes are held "onsite" at our affilated Hotel conference rooms in the host city. The language curriculum concentrates on conversational skill-building and situational learning. The academic language element of the EduKick experience is not limited to the classroom...the real language lesson will be the experience of living in a foreign country, eating, drinking, sleeping, and playing in the chosen country's culture.

The afternoon soccer training sessions will also be conducted in the native language. Although bilingual coaches are being used, the focus of the entire trip is language immersion, therefore, the native language will be used whenever possible.

EduKick Abroad:

In the program, it is the time abroad, being independent and away from family that brings about individual growth. Most EduKick youth will not have traveled abroad before, while others will have traveled but only with their parents. And, of course, some will be seasoned travelers. Those of us who have traveled out of our native country understand that the experience somehow gives us a broader outlook on life. Time spent in environments abroad enlightens us, and inspires us to try other new things (like learning new languages). This is especially true for teenagers. The experience of flying alone to JFK Airport in New York City to meet the rest of the EduKick Team will be a bit of a culture shock in itself. Landing in a foreign country for the first time is an amazing thing, inherently exciting, especially when your arrival to the foreign city is as part of a team.

Cultural Immersion:

The experience of living and playing in another culture is dramatic. EduKick believes that exposing young people to foreign cultures will accelerate personal growth and inspire them to reach their full potential. Players live the day-to-day experience of the foreign culture; from the language spoken and style of soccer, to foods they eat, music they listen to, and programs they watch on TV. At EduKick camp players have each of their six senses on high alert continually; everything will be new and exciting, like nothing they have ever seen before.

EduKick Education:

EduKick is associated with international partners, both in language and soccer, who understand the EduKick philosophy and who are established, qualified professionals with extensive experience in education and youth programs. EduKick is committed to providing the highest level of cultural, language, and soccer education and service possible to make this time abroad an unforgettable experience for the participating youth. In the end, the relationships that the EduKick youth create with their foreign friends and their fellow EduKick team members from around the world, will be the most rewarding and educational aspect of their trip.

Learn more by visiting http://www. edukick. com (http://www. edukick. com)

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NHA Applauds President’s Hydrogen Budget and Increases in Companion Clean Energy Programs

2011-05-16T02:17:00.000-07:00

NHA Applauds President’s Hydrogen Budget and Increases in Companion Clean Energy Programs

Announced February 6, the President’s 2007 fiscal year budget request demonstrates continued and growing support for developing the hydrogen economy. This is shown both by increases in the hydrogen program budget and by increases for the Solar America, Biofuels, Wind Energy, FutureGen and Nuclear Hydrogen Initiatives. These advanced energy programs represent an essential group of clean energy technologies that will help achieve the full benefits of using hydrogen.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 14, 2006

“It is crucial to understand that the increased use of hydrogen will support the growth of other clean energy technologies. They are both compatible and essential,” said Jeff Serfass, President of the non-partisan, National Hydrogen Association (NHA). “With this budget request and the passage of the Energy Policy Act this past summer, we are very happy to see continuing support for hydrogen development from both the Administration and Congress.”

The $289 million request for hydrogen programs includes an 18% increase from the $236 million appropriated by Congress for spending this Fiscal Year. Increases in companion advanced energy programs, mentioned in last week’s State of the Union Address, include 79% for the Solar America Initiative, 65% for the Biofuels Initiative and 13% for the Wind Energy Initiative. FutureGen (clean coal) received a $54 million boost (up 200%) and although Nuclear Power 2010 experienced a 25% reduction, the new Global Nuclear Energy Partnership ($250 million) was added in the President’s budget.

Technology developed in these advanced energy programs will work with the suite of equipment developed by the hydrogen industry to produce clean hydrogen that can be used to fuel everything from cell phones and cell phone towers to vehicles and buildings. These technologies include electrolyzers, reformers, storage and distribution equipment and a variety of components and products like fuel cells and hydrogen engines.

“It’s very encouraging to see continued recognition that hydrogen is worth our investment now for the benefits it will provide today and down the road.,” said J. Michael Davis, Chairman of the NHA. “Increased use of hydrogen as a fuel benefits energy security, the environment and economic growth.”

In the coming months, debate on the budget and eventual appropriations will reveal how robust these requests will be. For the past two years, up to 27% of the hydrogen program has been redirected by congressionally identified activities. In addition, the FY07 budget requests only 53% ($246 million out of $467 million) of the spending authorized by Congress in the Energy Policy Act. Planned activities recognize the authorization of Title VIII of the Energy Policy Act, but no money was requested to fund activities for Title VII. (Titles VII and VIII are the two main hydrogen titles in the Energy Policy Act.)

About the National Hydrogen Association:

The National Hydrogen Association (NHA) is the Nation’s premier hydrogen trade organization led by over 100 companies dedicated to supporting the transition to hydrogen. Efforts are focused on education and outreach, policy, safety and codes and standards. Since 1989, the NHA has served as a catalyst for information exchange and cooperative projects and continues to provide the setting for mutual support among industry, research and government organizations. www. HydrogenAssociation. org.

About the NHA Annual Hydrogen Conference:

Next month, March 12-16, the NHA will present the NHA Annual Hydrogen Conference and Hydrogen Expo US in Long Beach, California. It is the largest hydrogen conference in the US and the longest running annual hydrogen conference in the world. To register and for more information, visit www. HydrogenConference. org.

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New Brody Communications and WatchIT Technology Collaboration

2011-05-15T18:16:00.000-07:00

New Brody Communications and WatchIT Technology Collaboration

Brody Communications Ltd. has teamed up with WatchIT, connecting our well-respected etiquette and presentation skills training content with their state-of-the-art delivery systems. This new partnership offers two three-part Custom Education Series delivered on CD, DVD or Internet Streaming technology, linking professionals with the communication skills needed to be more effective in their jobs.

(PRWEB) June 11, 2004

Brody Communications Ltd. has teamed up with WatchIT, connecting our well-respected etiquette and presentation skills training content with their state-of-the-art delivery systems.

This new partnership offers two three-part Custom Education Series delivered on CD, DVD or Internet Streaming technology, linking professionals with the communication skills needed to be more effective in their jobs.

The first Custom Education Series, ÂPresent Like a Pro,Â addresses the nationÂs most common phobia: public speaking. This three-part series helps professionals overcome obstacles associated with public speaking to get optimum results with speech preparation and delivery strategies. The programs will address how to prepare audience-centered presentations, using PowerPoint and other visuals effectively, calming the stage fright butterflies and much more.

The second series, ÂBusiness Etiquette Excellence,Â concentrates on business faux pas. Brody and WatchIT created this three-part Custom Education Series because in our fast-paced world of E-commerce, political correctness and global sales, no one can afford to have poor manners in the workplace. These three modules will help learning officers, HR executives and others teach their employees how to create a positive first Â and lasting Â impression, perfect their professional presence and recognize the doÂs and taboos of the wired world.

By visiting www. watchit. com/BrodySeries (http://www. watchit. com/BrodySeries), you can get further details on this exciting training collaboration, including how corporations can customize each series with a company logo and/or message.

Since 1983, Brody Communications Ltd. has worked with Fortune 1000 companies around the world to help individuals and teams communicate and perform more effectively. To date, Brody has successfully trained over 800,000 business professionals. With this new collaboration with WatchIT, the leading organization for Rich Media Education in the marketplace, corporations will now be able to reap the benefits of superior training without classroom boundaries.

For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Miryam S. Roddy at 215-886-1688 or e-mail her at mroddy@BrodyCommunications. com

VerticPortals and Ekstra Bladet Triumph at INMA Awards 2008

2011-05-15T05:17:00.000-07:00

VerticPortals and Ekstra Bladet Triumph at INMA Awards 2008

Ekstra Bladet's 'Redaktionen' - an internet-based editorial platform for schools, created by VerticPortals - has triumphed at the recent INMA awards in Beverly Hills. Having won 1st place in the two categories of best New Brand / Product / Audience Development and best Public Relations and Community Service, this was followed up by the runner-up award for Best in Show.

Copenhagen, Denmark (PRWEB) May 28, 2008

VerticPortals celebrates Ekstra Bladet's recent triumph at the INMA awards - the annual top decoration of the International Newsmedia Marketing Association - in Beverly Hills, as they scooped three of the main accolades for "Redaktionen" (http://design. verticportals. com/ekstrabladet/redaktionen/index. html). Judging was based on concept, creativity, copy, graphic design, production, and overall effectiveness, as well as results.

'The Newsroom', or "Redaktionen" as the solution is known locally in Denmark, is an internet-based editorial platform. Launched in October 2007, it enables schools to produce their own custom-made newspapers completely free of charge. It is the only product of its kind in the world.

VerticPortals were appointed to the task of production by Thomas Rydberg, Marketing Director at Ekstra Bladet who commented, "We gained a lot with this project: short-term the kids will have fun, long-term we hope to be top-of-mind with these kids when they have to choose their future channel for news, either in a newspaper or on the internet. We're very satisfied with the solution because it is very user-friendly; we believe that all kids really can manage this tool and the schools need neither any plug-ins nor special computers."

The concept was built around supporting the students' learning process, to develop their writing and editing skills in a very flexible way, and to provide fun while learning a professional production process. Students lay out their newspapers online and Ekstra Bladet delivers 1000 colour prints of the paper directly to the school. Ensuring that it met national standards for Danish and Social Studies, it was developed in cooperation with the Danish School of Education.

Redaktionen was also a strategic branding project targeting future media consumers. The use of the Ekstra Bladet logo and layout for all newspapers produced in Redaktionen, by clearly making Ekstra Bladet the sender on all campaign-materials, and by using actual Ekstra Bladet employees and offices, all contributed towards a distinct visual tie between Redaktionen and Ekstra Bladet.

Sebastian Jespersen, CEO of VerticPortals, added "These awards are yet another example of how our engaging solutions are making a real difference - both for our clients and society in general. With Redaktionen, we have developed a solution that not only supports an education system but one that also provides definitive ROI for the business partner in question, in this case the newspaper Ekstra Bladet".

About VerticPortals:
VerticPortals (www. verticportals. com) is a digital ad agency, operating across digital media including internet, mobile phones, film/television and the rising tide of portable media players. Headquartered in Copenhagen, VerticPortals is also based in New York and counts Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Maersk, JBL, GlaxoSmithKline, Carlsberg and Nestle amongst their clients.

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Cornell Hospitality Report Highlights Innovative Hospitality Concepts on Three Continents

2011-05-14T00:45:00.000-07:00

Cornell Hospitality Report Highlights Innovative Hospitality Concepts on Three Continents

Tips for improving hotel revenue include sustainable operations, employee engagement, and internet technology

Ithaca, NY (PRWEB) July 8, 2010

Improved, profitable operations keynote ten case studies presented by Cornell's Center for Hospitality Research (CHR) (http://chr. cornell. edu). The cases included in the third set of the CHR series include concepts for improving hotel revenue from sustainable operations, employee engagement, and internet technology. The authors are Cathy Enz, Rohit Verma, Kate Walsh, Sheryl Kimes, and Judy Siguaw. Enz, Verma, Walsh, and Kimes are members of the faculty at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration (http://www. hotelschool. cornell. edu/). Siguaw is dean of the College of Human Ecology at East Carolina University.

The Cornell Hospitality Report, "Cases in Innovative Practices in Hospitality and Related Services: Set 3 (http://www. hotelschool. cornell. edu/research/chr/pubs/reports/2010.html)," features Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality, Chic & Basic, JetBlue Airlines, Jumeirah Essex House, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Runtriz, The Seaport Hotel, Thayer Lodging, TripTelevision, and Xsense Experiential Design Consulting. The hospitality report is available at no charge, at http://www. hotelschool. cornell. edu/research/chr/pubs/reports/2010.html (http://www. hotelschool. cornell. edu/research/chr/pubs/reports/2010.html)].

The cases are as follows:
Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality has applied a sustainable management approach to remote lodges in Costa Rica, both to improve revenues and to ensure environmental protection; Chic & Basic has opened upscale hostels in Spain, with low-cost design and amenities unlike most of the typical dormitory-style facilities, including private rooms with baths, free internet, and plasma TVs; JetBlue Airways has adapted the net promoter score, a customer-satisfaction scale to measure its employee satisfaction, as a means of improving service throughout the company; As part of its property renovation, the Jumeirah Essex House hired a curator who created an artist-in-residence program that has resulted in installations in several media, all designed to reinforce the hotel's connection with New York City and Central Park; Building on its tradition of legendary guest service, The Ritz-Carlton Company has created a training program called "Radar On--Antenna Up," which is designed to improve employees' ability to anticipate guests' needs, even before they express them; Runtriz has developed an application that uses an interactive touch-screen technology to allow guests at luxury hotels to make service requests, get information, and order food via their mobile devices--thereby speeding employees' and concierges' responses; Boston's Seaport Hotel, a harborside convention property, has made a wide-ranging sustainability initiative into its chief competitive differentiation, both increasing revenue and cutting costs; Thayer Lodging has focused on offering Pure Air Solutions in guest and meeting rooms as a means of improving guest satisfaction and charging a premium, with such favorable results that it has increased the number of "clean" rooms; TripTelevision takes web video to its next logical level by connecting video clips of hotels and destination amenities with marketing analysis to improve travelers' knowledge and boost sales; and XSense Experiential Design Consulting uses intense research to help developers connect their resort properties to their location, so that guests gain a more favorable experience by immersing themselves in the history and culture of a destination.

Each case study in the hospitality report (http://www. hotelschool. cornell. edu/research/chr/pubs/reports/2010.html) describes the innovation, gives details on its execution, reviews the outcomes, and offers insights, with a goal of helping all hospitality innovators.

Meet and interact with Professor Verma and Professor Walsh, active members of the executive education faculty at the School of Hotel Administration, when they present sessions in the Professional Development Program: http://www. hotelschool. cornell. edu/industry/executive/pdp/ (http://www. hotelschool. cornell. edu/industry/executive/pdp/)].

Thanks to the support of the CHR partners listed below, all publications posted on the center's website are available free of charge, at www. chr. cornell. edu].

About The Center for Hospitality Research
A unit of the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, The Center for Hospitality Research (CHR) sponsors research designed to improve practices in the hospitality industry. Under the lead of the center's 81 corporate affiliates, experienced scholars work closely with business executives to discover new insights into strategic, managerial and operating practices. The center also publishes the award-winning hospitality journal, the Cornell Hospitality Quarterly. To learn more about the center and its projects, visit www. chr. cornell. edu].

Center Senior Partners: Hilton Worldwide, McDonald's USA, Philips Hospitality, Southern Wine and Spirits of America, Inc., STR, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, and TIG Global

Center Partners: Davis & Gilbert LLP, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, Denihan Hospitality Group, eCornell & Executive Education, Expedia, Inc., Forbes Travel Guide, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Fox Rothschild LLP, French Quarter Holdings, Inc., FX Real Estate and Entertainment, Inc., HVS, Hyatt, InterContinental Hotels Group, Jumeirah Group, LRP Publications, Maritz, Marriott International, Inc., Marsh's Hospitality Practice, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Proskauer, Sabre Hospitality Solutions, SAS, Schneider Electric, Thayer Lodging Group, Thompson Hotels, Travelport, and WATG

Center Friends: 4Hoteliers. com • American Tescor, LLC • Argyle Executive Forum • Berkshire Healthcare • Cody Kramer Imports • Cruise Industry News • DK Shifflet & Associates • ehotelier. com • EyeforTravel • Gerencia de Hoteles & Restaurantes • Global Hospitality Resources • Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) • hospitalityInside. com • hospitalitynet. org • Hospitality Technology Magazine • Hotel Asia Pacific • Hotel China • HotelExecutive. com • Hotel Interactive • Hotel Resource • HotelWorld Network • International CHRIE • International Hotel Conference • International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) • iPerceptions • JDA Software Group, Inc. • Lodging Hospitality • Lodging Magazine • LRA Worldwide, Inc. • Milestone Internet Marketing • MindFolio • Mindshare Technologies • Parasol • PhoCusWright • PKF Hospitality Research • The Resort Trades • RealShare Hotel Investment & Finance Summit • Resort and Recreation Magazine • RestaurantEdge. com • Shibata Publishing Co. • Synovate • The Lodging Conference • The Wall Street Journal • TravelCLICK • UniFocus • USA Today • WageWatch, Inc. • WIWIH. COM

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AutoShutdown Brings Savings and Security to Windows

2011-05-13T21:52:00.000-07:00

AutoShutdown Brings Savings and Security to Windows

Barefoot Productions has released AutoShutdown v. 4.25, a Windows 98/Me/2000/XP utility that lets you control how and when your server and workstations shut down. AutoShutdown makes it easy to log off a user, restart Windows, or shut down your entire computer system, either at a set date and time, after a period of inactivity, or when a hot key is pressed. AutoShutdown gives you one-click access to all of your PC's common power-related features, including shutdown, restart, logoff, standby, hybernating, and lock workstation.

(PRWEB) September 19, 2003

For Immediate Release

Contact: Don Metzler (303) 665-7843, info@barefootinc. com

AutoShutdown Brings Savings and Security to Windows

(PRWEB) September 17, 2003---Barefoot Productions has released AutoShutdown v. 4.25, a Windows 98/Me/2000/XP utility that lets you control how and when your server and workstations shut down. AutoShutdown makes it easy to log off a user, restart Windows, or shut down your entire computer system, either at a set date and time, after a period of inactivity, or when a hot key is pressed. AutoShutdown gives you one-click access to all of your PC's common power-related features, including shutdown, restart, logoff, standby, hybernating, and lock workstation.

In addition to saving money by powering down inactive computers, AutoShutdown's security features can keep unauthorized people from gaining access to your computer's sensitive information. AutoShutdown can delete files by moving them to the recycle bin, or clean files by over-writing them to ensure that they are

Destroyed. The program can empty your recycle bin, delete temporary files, remove cookies, clear history files, remove the list of recently used files from the Start menu, clear the Internet cache, and run any program before you shut down your standalone or networked computer.

The AutoRespond feature lets AutoShutdown automatically answer message windows that appear as you close down your system, whether the dialogs were created by Windows or by your other applications. The program will either respond with the default selections, or you can program it to give specific responses to specific messages.

If your system is networked and you're running Windows 2000 or XP, AutoShutdown lets you power down any of your client machines. It's easy to communicate with other computers on the network. The program lets you create common procedures for all users, or different settings for each user.

AutoShutdown even monitors system resources and will warn you when they are running low, allowing you to shut down the machine, restart Windows, or re-boot the machine. Similarly, AutoShutdown can monitor battery power levels and detect when AC line power is lost on notebook computers, and shut them down gracefully when power runs low.

AutoShutdown can be configured with many security options to prevent users from disabling its functionality on unattended systems. For additional security, the program lets you password protect its control settings, and it produces a computer-specific log of all shutdown activity.

On Windows 2000 and XP, AutoShutdown can be configured as a system service, allowing scheduled shutdown activities to take place even if no user is logged onto the network. Using its two-step idle state checking, the first step can lock a workstation if there is no activity present. When the workstation is

Locked, AutoShutdown is still running, and can log off a user or shut down the machine.

Whether your computer is a standalone machine or part of a computer network, AutoShutdown lets you power your computer down safely and securely.

AutoShutdown costs $24.95 for a single-user license and may be purchased securely online from Barefoot Productions at http://www. barefootinc. com (http://www. barefootinc. com). Site licenses and educational institution discounts are available. For more information, contact: Barefoot Productions, 1101 W. Enclave Circle, Louisville, CO 80027. Phone: (303) 665-7843. Email: info@barefootinc. com. You can download a fully-functional, 30-day trial version of AutoShutdown from http://www. barefootinc. com (http://www. barefootinc. com).

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About Barefoot Productions:

Since 1994, Barefoot Productions has been creating and marketing Windows software for business and home users. In addition to AutoShutdown, the company also offers: Font Viewer, a utility that lets you browse the fonts that are installed on your system; ZoomOpen, a desktop enhancement that makes it easy to

Control the look and feel of Windows; Twinkle Bulbs, the ultimate Windows holiday desktop enhancement; and several Windows games.

International Law Firm Association Appoints St. Louis Law Firm

2011-05-12T22:42:00.000-07:00

International Law Firm Association Appoints St. Louis Law Firm

Mid-size law firm Danna McKitrick P. C. has been selected by MSI Global Alliance as the alliance's exclusive St. Louis law firm member.

Saint Louis, MO (PRWEB) June 4, 2008

MSI Global Alliance (http://www. msiglobal. org) (MSI) has moved to increase its law firm presence in the United States of America by appointing leading, independent law firm Danna McKitrick as its St. Louis law firm (http://www. dmfirm. com) member with geographic exclusivity in the state of Missouri.

Established in 1984, Danna McKitrick is a 26-attorney firm providing business and personal legal services to local and national clients, some of whom have international operations. In addition to general business law, services also include bankruptcy and creditors' rights, employment and labor, intellectual property, real estate, and taxation. The firm's personal and family law services include estate planning and administration, guardianships, probate matters, and marital dissolutions or modifications. Other litigation and alternative dispute resolution services include professional malpractice, insurance defense, public pension funding and other intra-governmental matters, and commercial disputes.

Ruth Binger, a principal and member of the firm's Executive Committee, says: "With a growing number of our clients extending operations outside of St. Louis, and indeed outside of the U. S., we must offer seamless access to carefully selected, trustworthy, independent law firms elsewhere in the U. S. and abroad. We short-listed three international law associations (http://www. msiglobal. org/content/core/msi_faqs. aspx) and, by a clear margin, were won over by MSI's commitment to recruiting excellent firms, its high quality peer-to-peer education and collaboration, and its strong international coverage. MSI extends our reach to 100 countries and provides a solid platform on which to develop our firm's national and international practice."

James Mendelssohn, MSI's Chief Executive, says: "St. Louis is an important Midwest business hub where MSI needs a strong law firm member that can handle the varied and complex needs of our members' increasingly demanding clients. Danna McKitrick fits this requirement perfectly and shares our members' commitment to quality and personal service. We are very confident that the clients of our member firms are in excellent hands in St. Louis."

MSI now has close to 60 member firms across the U. S. that are able to provide clients with the full range of legal, tax, accountancy and audit services.

Mendelssohn adds: "We plan to continue our growth in the U. S. and are looking to appoint law firm members in Houston, Las Vegas, Memphis, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and San Antonio. Strong independent firms are invited to come forward."

About MSI Global Alliance
MSI is an international alliance of independent professional firms, with over 250 member firms in 100 countries. MSI was formed in 1990 in response to the growing need for cross-border co-operation between professional services firms. For more information on MSI and its member firms, please go to www. msiglobal. org (http://www. msiglobal. org)

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REES Announces New Baltimore Office

2011-05-12T20:17:00.000-07:00

REES Announces New Baltimore Office

Rees Associates, Inc. is proud to announce the opening of a New Baltimore Office. REES believes Baltimore is a location of ever-growing opportunity and has decided that a permanent Baltimore presence will help serve our international clients more efficiently and effectively. The leader of the Baltimore office is REES Vice President Beverly Brandon. Beverly is a long-time resident of Baltimore, Maryland. She has served the community as a nationally recognized architect in planning, research and design of senior living facilities. With over 33 years of experience in senior living facilities and residency of Baltimore, Beverly is excited for the opportunity of REES serving the market and local community.

Oklahoma City, OK (PRWEB) December 8, 2009

Beverly is a long-time resident of Baltimore, Maryland. She has served the community as a nationally recognized architect in planning, research and design of senior living facilities. With over 33 years of experience in senior living facilities and residency of Baltimore, Beverly is excited for the opportunity of REES serving the market and local community.

For more information regarding REES’ Baltimore office or the REES portfolio, please call the Baltimore office at 410-821-7337 or visit the REES website at rees. com (http://www. rees. com).

Rees Associates, Inc. is an international architecture, planning and interior design firm. Our diversified practice spans over 34 years, with completed projects in 42 states and 35 countries allowing the sun to never set on the REES portfolio. Throughout our history, our staff has successfully completed more than 7,350 assignments totaling over $21,000,000,000 in construction value. The firm specializes in senior living, mission critical, broadcast, corporate/commercial, government and justice, healthcare and education projects across the globe. The firm has additional offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Mexico City, Oklahoma City, San Antonio and Spokane.

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Texas A&M’S 12TH Man Can Soon Support Aggies With Flip of Switch as University Signs Landmark Sponsorship to Establish Aggie Energy

2011-05-07T20:50:00.000-07:00

Texas A&M’S 12TH Man Can Soon Support Aggies With Flip of Switch as University Signs Landmark Sponsorship to Establish Aggie Energy

Texas-Based Branded Retail Energy Company and Champion Energy Services Team with the Texas A&M to Create Energy Exclusively Dedicated to Aggie Former Students and Fans

College Station, Texas (PRWEB) July 27, 2010

The 12th Man is among the greatest traditions in all of collegiate athletics. Today Texas A&M University announces an innovative and forward-thinking way for the 12th Man to support the Aggies from their homes and businesses, as Aggie Athletics’ multimedia rights holder Learfield Sports and the Collegiate Licensing Company, the exclusive licensing agency for Texas A&M, have signed an agreement with Dallas-based Branded Retail Energy Company to create Texas A&M Aggie Energy.

The service will be officially launched to former students and fans on September 3, 2010 as part of Texas A&M’s participation in the national College Colors Day, signaling the kickoff of college football season. Aggie Energy will be powered by one of the nation’s top retail electricity providers, Houston-based Champion Energy Services, and will provide 100 percent renewable energy to former students and fans in deregulated regions of Texas.

Texas A&M is the nation’s seventh largest university with nearly 49,000 students and boasts one of the nation’s most passionate fan bases with 350,000 former students around the world. Every business and retail account created through Aggie Energy will result in funds for the University’s athletic department, student scholarships and other initiatives.

“We want Texas A&M former students and fans to save their energy up for Saturdays at Kyle Field this fall,” said Director of Athletics Bill Byrne. “But like every University, partnerships and philanthropic giving are critical to maintaining our academic and athletic excellence as we continue our mission of Building Champions. Signing up for Aggie Energy is an easy way to support Texas A&M, as well as tap into a renewable energy source.”

Final rates will be announced at the launch event, but costs are expected to be in line with other renewable electricity rates currently in the market. Electricity has been deregulated in the state of Texas since 2002, providing residents and businesses in most areas of the state a choice of energy providers. The Aggie Energy agreement between Branded Retail Energy Company, Learfield Sports’ Texas A&M Sports Properties and the Collegiate Licensing Company is for five years.

“Our former students and fans will be among the first in the nation to have access to this innovative way to support Texas A&M’s athletic department while also helping fund critical University programs such as the Bonfire Memorial and scholarships for the Corps of Cadets,” said Shane Hinckley, assistant vice president for business development. “Aggies are also among the most active social networkers in the nation. So we are tying our launch to College Colors Day with a variety of special offers exclusively to our fans on that day promoted entirely through our social media channels.”

“Aggie Energy is a unique opportunity for loyal alumni and fans to support the University and its Athletics program with something they need and use everyday, and Champion Energy is excited to be part of this innovative electricity product,” said Scott Fordham, president and CEO of Champion Energy Services. “Our company has an unwavering respect for Texas A&M, which is well represented on our executive management team and in Champion Energy’s leadership development program.”

Customers who sign up to utilize Aggie Energy will receive a variety of consumer benefits designed to fuel their passion for the Aggies. In addition, consumers living in regulated communities also will have an opportunity to support the University through Aggie Energy, with details being announced at the official launch in August.

Aggie Energy will have a significant presence at Aggie sporting events this fall as the company will serve as Texas A&M Athletics’ official electricity sponsor.

About Texas A&M Aggie Energy:
Texas A&M Aggie Energy is electricity that supports the Aggies. By choosing Aggie Energy for homes or businesses, consumers are not only supporting Texas A&M, but also helping the environment. Powered by Champion Energy Services, a Texas-based company, consumers are choosing 100% renewable power. Proceeds from this program support athletics and academic programs.

About Champion Energy Services:
Houston-based Champion Energy Services (championenergyservices. com) ranks among the top retail electricity providers in the United States. Champion Energy currently serves residential, commercial and industrial customers in deregulated electric energy markets in Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Ohio and is slated to enter the New Jersey and California markets later in 2010. The company serves 450,000 residential customer equivalents, with a peak load near 1,200 megawatts. Champion Energy is backed by the financial strength of Texas-based Crane Capital. PUCT No. 10098, PA, PUC license A-2009-2124113, Ohio PUC certificate 09-166E(1), Illinois (ICC) docket 10-0168.

About Branded Retail Energy Company:
Based in Dallas, Texas, Branded Retail Energy Company (BRECo) is in the business of marketing electricity through affinity partnerships. BRECo develops concepts, creative, implementation and customer acquisition platforms that focus on sports, cause and educational institutions. BRECo created the Texas A&M Aggie Energy program and manages the ongoing marketing and sponsorship elements.

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Reef Check Australia Present “Beeramundi: Saving the Reef One Beer at a Time”

2011-05-02T09:14:00.000-07:00

Reef Check Australia Present “Beeramundi: Saving the Reef One Beer at a Time”

Reef Check Australia is part of the United Nations’ official community-based coral reef monitoring organisation. The global network covers 82 countries. This unique community awareness raising competition was run in partnership with the Townsville Brewing Company.

Townsville, QLD, Australia (PRWEB) April 12, 2006

Townsville’s beer lovers will soon be able to help save the Reef while they’re at the bar, by diving into a new brew called Beeramundi. The new beer was named as part of a competition held in partnership between Reef Check Australia and the Townsville Brewing Company.

Reef Check Australia is part of the United Nations official community-based coral reef monitoring organisation. Reef Check Australia’s Marketing and Communications Manager, Roger Beeden, said that the competition was designed to raise community awareness of the threats to our coral reefs.

“We asked people to come up with a name, and a slogan for the beer and an educational concept that would help make Reef conservation into a conversation topic,” Mr. Beeden said.

“We were very pleased to get more than 100 entries, and some really great ideas,” he said.

The name ‘Beeramundi’ was the brainchild of Eion Howe. The judges were particularly impressed with ‘Beeramundi’ as it relates to both the highly prized estuarine Barramundi and the protected Barramundi Cod found on the Reef. The artwork for the beer shows a Barramundi Cod peering out of the label.

A team effort by Dean Miller, Alana Grech and James Moloney was responsible for the slogan “Saving the Reef one beer at a time”. And Johnston Davidson was the winner of the educational concept part of the competition, with his idea to feature a Reef quiz on beer coasters, with questions on one side, and the answers on the other.

Beeramundi will be available on draught from Friday the 21st of April at the Brewery, Flinders Mall Townsville. The prizes will be presented at a public launch at the Brewery at 8pm on April 21st. Beer and Reef enthusiasts can support Reef Check simply by enjoying a Beeramundi from Townsville’s own microbrewery. Financial support will come in the form of a percentage profit donation from each Beeramundi that is sold.

Full details of Reef Check’s June training courses, tax deductible donation status and research opportunities can be found at http://www. reefcheckaustralia. org (http://www. reefcheckaustralia. org)

The Beeramundi artwork is available for media. For more information contact Roger Beeden on 0404 330859

Background information

Reef Check Australia is part of the United Nations’ official community based coral reef monitoring organisation. The global network covers 82 countries. This unique community awareness raising competition was run in partnership with the Townsville Brewing Company.

Competition: More than 100 entries were received from a wide cross section of the Queensland community. The competition was designed to raise community awareness of issues currently threatening global and local coral reef ecosystems. The object of the competition was for community members to think up a name, a slogan and an educational concept for a new specialty beer being crafted by the Townsville Brewing Company.

Priceless: The Great Barrier Reef is a priceless ecological, cultural and economic resource on Queensland’s doorstep. Whilst the value of reef resources may not always be obvious to the local community, the Reef is directly responsible for attracting an estimated 1.2 million tourists and backpackers to the region every year. In addition, large numbers of domestic and overseas students choose to study in Townsville and Cairns specifically because of their proximity to the world’s largest living reef ecosystem. North Queensland’s hospitality and tourism industries directly benefit from this influx of potential customers, providing employment for more than 50,000 people. Reef fish are also a vital resource for Queensland’s commercial and recreational fishers. Reef Check Australia is committed to local reef conservation activities. Over the Easter break our volunteers will be surveying coral damage on the fringing reefs around the Palm Islands caused by Cyclone Larry.

Why beer? The aim was to stimulate community discussion about the “value” and global significance of conserving the GBR for future generations. The Townsville Brewery is one example of a prominent local business that recognizes the value of its proximity to the reef. The ultimate aim is to ensure long term reef sustainability by encouraging and supporting participation in Reef Check’s programs.

The winners: The judges would like to commend all the entrants on the high caliber of their entries. The thought and variety of entries highlighted the GBR’s importance to the local community and regional economy. The winning entries in each of the three categories were selected by a panel of four judges.

Winning Name: "Beeramundi” – Eion Howe

Winning Slogan: “Saving the reef one beer at a time” – Dean Miller, Alana Grech and James Moloney

Winning Educational Concept: Coasters/leaflets containing key reef questions on one side and answers on the reverse – Johnston Davidson

The Q&A’s will be focused upon facts about current threats to the GBR including climate change, water quality and over fishing. The materials will also promote actions that we can all take to minimize these threats and maximize reef resilience.

Community Benefits: In addition to the benefits of increased awareness and debate the new beer offers the opportunity for the community to directly support Reef Check whilst relaxing with their friends. Reef Check is the ONLY community based organisation that actively trains local people to participate in monitoring the health of the GBR. Our next full time and part time training courses start in June. For full details please call 07 4724 3950 or visit http://www. reefcheckaustralia. org (http://www. reefcheckaustralia. org).

“Community participation is the key to promoting a sense of stewardship and a duty of care for the marine environment.” Australia’s Ocean Policy

The launch: the new brew will be available on draught from the 21st April at the Brewery, Flinders Mall Townsville. Reef Check Australia invites all our friends and supporters to come and sample this unique new wheat beer whilst we present the prizes at 8pm on the 21st April. Now you can support Reef Check simply by enjoying a “Beeramundi” from Townsville’s own microbrewery. Financial support will come in the form of a percentage profit donation from each “Beeramundi” that is sold.

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From Entertainment to Personal Growth to Business Building Ideas and New Permanent Makeup Techniques, Permanent Cosmetics Technicians Will Find It with the New IICE 2008 'All Access Pass'

2011-05-01T14:03:00.000-07:00

From Entertainment to Personal Growth to Business Building Ideas and New Permanent Makeup Techniques, Permanent Cosmetics Technicians Will Find It with the New IICE 2008 'All Access Pass'

The International Intradermal Cosmetics Expo - IICE 2008, the world's largest permanent cosmetics convention, features triple conventions for its annual permanent makeup educational conference and trade show to accommodate varying levels of expertise at affordable rates. Sandi Hammons will keynote this year's event in October. All three Expos will be held at the American Institute of Intradermal Cosmetics and hosted by Premier Pigments. IICE I will be Oct. 1-3, IICE II - Oct. 8-10 and IICE III Oct. 16-18.

Arlington, TX (PRWEB) July 4, 2008

With gas prices soaring and airline tickets at an all time high, Polly Dogan thought twice about her annual drive from Memphis, Tennessee to attend the International Intradermal Cosmetics Expo, IICE 2008 this year in Texas. Then she saw the speaker lineup for the October events.

"When I heard about Sandi Hammons new techniques for permanent makeup technicians and the savings I would get with the new "All Access Pass", I said, forget the gas prices, I'm goin' to Texas! No other permanent cosmetics convention can give you all that hands-on training, information, entertainment, and camaraderie for such an affordable price!"

Ms. Dogan has been making the annual trip to the expo for over 10 years. "It is an awesome event and it's an honor to learn from Sandi Hammons and all the other top technicians in the industry," Dogan said.

This year marks the 15th anniversary for the annual event, officially titled the International Intradermal Cosmetics Expo, according to founder and CEO of Premier Pigments, Sandi Hammons. This year's event takes place at the American Institute of Intradermal Cosmetics Arlington headquarters.

"There is a lot of new information permanent cosmetics technicians need to know this year; tips and techniques, new needles and colors, upcoming legislation and industry advancements, business information and of course, marketing and motivation. We will provide the latest information in permanent makeup and of course, we have always been committed to providing the highest quality of hands on training in the industry. Also, it's great to get together with everyone in the industry. That's really how IICE got started."

"This year, we wanted to provide attendees the best experience ever and our move to our Arlington headquarters in a more intimate and affordable setting promises to be a huge success! We now have the opportunity to offer three different three-day Expos tailored to the specific needs of intermediate, advanced and master technicians on three different weeks. Attendees will also have access to a wider selection of more affordable hotels all within walking distance of the Expo. The IICE attendance record is destined to be broken this year. We consider it a testament to our continuous efforts to provide attendees the highest quality permanent cosmetics expo in the world," said Twyla Millican, conference coordinator.

Jennifer Grissom, assistant director for the American Institute of Intradermal Cosmetics, said some specialty workshops are big hits, year after year. "Eyelash Extensions, Hairline Stroke Eyebrows and Designer Eyeliner always draw big crowds. Vibrant Lips are extremely popular and Minimizing Procedure Pain is well-attended. But we've got lots of new information for this year's show.

Hammons will chair the Panel of Experts beginning at 2 p. m. Saturday, as several panelists discuss "The Five Most Dangerous Trends Facing Permanent Cosmetic Technicians," the theme of this year's Expo.

"IICE always has the best speakers, products, techniques and hands-on," said Ceara Mapes and everyone loves networking with the most experienced technicians in the industry.

For more information about the International Intradermal Cosmetics Expo, call 800-642-1096.

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Long Term Care: Protect Your Health and Wealth

2011-04-27T19:29:00.000-07:00

Long Term Care: Protect Your Health and Wealth

The Education and Training Committee of the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce is proud to be hosting their next seminar on Tuesday September 26th at the Molloy College Farmingdale Campus. Long Term Care has become a dynamic topic and people of all ages are interested in increasing their knowledge for themselves as well as the parents for whom they may now be the caregivers.

Cold Spring Harbor, NY (PRWEB) September 10, 2006

This interactive session will focus on the importance of Long Term Care and address topics such as: The New Medicaid Laws; Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, Estate Planning; Family Guidance; Housing Options-Homecare, Assisted Living, Nursing Homes; Options in Planning for Long Term Care; and the New York State Partnership for Long Term Care.

The distinguished panel includes Maria Begley, Esq.; Linda Cody, Atria Assisted Living; Susan Degnan, Huntington Hospital; Denise Furguson, MetLife; Susan Malise, Genworth Financial; and Brian Tully, Esq. They will share their expertise and answer questions from the moderator as well as audience participation.

“This dynamic panel presents an excellent opportunity for our Chamber members and local residents to learn important facts to provide for seniors and their caregivers. We are excited that as a committee we can provide seminars for our members as one of our Chamber benefits.” states Jim McGowan, committee chair.

Please join the Chamber on Tuesday September 26th at 8am at the Molloy College Farmingdale Campus to learn all the facts and to have your questions answered.

For sponsorship opportunities and ticket information or reserve an exhibit booth, please call the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce at 631 423-6100.

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Miramonte Elementary School Partners with Educational Networks for New Web Presence

2011-04-16T20:19:00.000-07:00

Miramonte Elementary School Partners with Educational Networks for New Web Presence

Miramonte Elementary School Partners with Educational Networks for New Web Presence Internet Content Management System Brings Students, Faculty, Parents and Community Together

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 28, 2009

Educational Networks, the leading developer of Internet content management software enabling schools and school districts to foster community and unleash the power of the web, has been selected to empower Miramonte Elementary School's new website http://www. miramonteelementary. org (http://www. miramonteelementary. org).

"First and foremost, the new website will be a source of pride for the entire school community. Students, parents, and staff now have somewhere to visit and share information, to inform themselves of the resources and events that are upcoming on campus and a means to communicate with staff," said Alberto Rodriguez, Technology Resource Teacher at Miramonte Elementary School. "Parents can also check for student homework and more importantly communicate with teachers via email. Parents do not always have time to visit the school to ask teachers questions, but now parents and teachers will be able to email each other. This new website gives our school community a new and exciting way to get involved in the school."

Miramonte Elementary School is one of 554 elementary schools in Los Angeles Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 1771 students in grades K-5.

"The new website is important to the school because it allows us to catch up with Internet technology and it also gives the students, parents and staff a means in which to display all of the great and important work that goes on every day at Miramonte Elementary," Rodriguez added.

Educational Network's SchoolSitePro content management system also offers schools the ability to update the school calendar, post homework assignments, upload unlimited files and even share school photos in just minutes.

"Schools will ultimately reduce cost by using the web to communicate between teachers, students, parents and the community," said Sara Lee, Director of Marketing for Educational Networks. "It will help the school eliminate paperwork and spend more time with students and parents."

The fact that everything is web-based, and not software based, means that any administrator using a computer with a common web browser and Internet connection has all of the tools needed to update the school's website. Additionally, it is very easy to use and even technology novices can get up and running in no time.

For more information on Educational Networks, or its SchoolSitePro Internet content management solution, please visit them on the web at http://www. educationalnetworks. net (http://www. educationalnetworks. net) or call 877-623-7200.

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General on Mission to DC: Calls for New Food Safety Agency

2011-04-11T21:57:00.000-07:00

General on Mission to DC: Calls for New Food Safety Agency

Retired US Army Major General Albert N. Stubblebine III has returned to the Nation's Capital to impress upon Members of Congress the importance of protecting the safety of America's food supply. Briefing Congressional staff, Gen. Stubblebine warns that giving the FDA dual responsibility for both food and drug regulation puts the nation's food supply at serious risk. Pressures on the FDA to degrade the food supply for commercial reasons linked to "Users Fees" for drug regulation lead to the diseases of under nutrition: cancers, heart disease and stroke, diabetes and obesity.

Washington DC (PRWEB) August 29, 2007

Retired US Army Major General Albert N. Stubblebine III, President of the Natural Solutions Foundation (http//www. HealthFreedomUSA. org), has returned to Washington this week for a series of briefings designed to educate Congressional staffers on pressing food safety issues. He will be recommending to senior staff members and Congressmen and women that Congress correct the basic error made in 1938 when both food and drug regulation responsibilities were given to a single agency, the FDA. Because clean food and supplements provide an economic competitor to allopathic treatments for the chronic diseases of under nutrition, powerful interests push the FDA to attack clean, natural food and remedies to support their economic interest in sales. FDA raids on companies which produce natural products and on the offices of natural health care providers are escalating under this climate of pressure. Additionally, increased FDA inspections and enforcement activities to limit health claims by small companies are also on the rise (http://www. fda. gov/oc/whitepapers/enforce. html (http://www. fda. gov/oc/whitepapers/enforce. html)).

The World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) identify the "non-communicable preventable epidemic diseases of under nutrition" as cancers, cardiovascular disease and stroke, diabetes and obesity (http://whqlibdoc. who. int/trs/WHO_TRS_916.pdf (http://whqlibdoc. who. int/trs/WHO_TRS_916.pdf)). These conditions are the principle killers in the developed world and represent the lion's share of pharmaceutical profit.

Natural health advocates believe that these diseases of chronic under nutrition are best prevented and reversed by food and dietary supplements which provide the body with the nourishment it needs. They contend that the unlabeled, genetically modified, irradiated, antibiotic-, pesticide - and hormone-treated plant and animal components commonly found in the modern processed food supply are responsible for most diseases world-wide since the pattern of disease rapidly changes once an industrialized ("Western") diet is adopted (http://www. sdearthtimes. com/et1101/et1101s18.html (http://www. sdearthtimes. com/et1101/et1101s18.html)). These food production processes and treatments are currently permitted by the FDA regulations and Codex Alimentarius (http://www. codexalimentarius. net/web/index_en. jsp (http://www. codexalimentarius. net/web/index_en. jsp)) standards and guidelines.

General Stubblebine and Foundation Medical Director, Rima E. Laibow, MD, representing the Natural Solutions Foundation (http://www. HealthFreedomUSA. org (http://www. HealthFreedomUSA. org)) have attended, over the past several years, a series of international food regulatory meetings, including the 2007 Codex Alimentarius Commission meeting in Rome. They have also met with Heads of State, Ministers of Health, Food Production Ministers, International Codex delegates, journalists, consumer and health care activists on several continents, exchanging ideas and developing effective strategies for countries to protect their traditional natural food sources and remedies.

Codex Alimentarius, the World Food Code ("Codex") is the UN agency charged with promoting safe international food trade. Many proponents of natural foods and remedies, along with consumer advocates, consider the agency to be far too subservient to large corporate interests and hence to pose a major threat to the wide availability of wholesome, organic, non-genetically modified, unpolluted and non-irradiated foods. The historical origins of the Codex Alimentarius Commission Codex Video are available for viewing at the Foundation's website (www. HealthFreedomUSA. org)

The General's message to Congress is contained in an Educational Briefing Document entitled: "Congressional Choice: Health Freedom or Health Tyranny".

States Gen. Stubblebine in the Educational Briefing Document:
"The Natural Solutions Foundation and its hundreds of thousands of supporters, along with the 250,000,000 million Americans who rely on dietary supplements, urge Congress to correct the basic error of the 1939 legislation which set up the FDA as an agency which regulated both food and drugs and create a new federal agency for the sole purpose of regulating foods. This new agency would have a separate unit within it responsible for IG oversight to make sure that no regulator or scientist had any conflict of interest and that consumer advocates controlled the agency's activities in a transparent and effective fashion."

In addition to the Food Safety Agency concept, the Natural Solutions Foundation is also educating Congress on the benefits of Dr. Ron Paul's Health Freedom Protection Act, HR 2117 (http://thomas. loc. gov/cgi-bin/query/C? c110 (http://thomas. loc. gov/cgi-bin/query/C? c110):./temp/~c11049bgcR) , currently pending before the House of Representatives. The Foundation, which has generated a half million citizen messages to Congress and the FDA this year, is calling for public hearings on these these matters.

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PNC to Provide Personal Banking Services to WVU Students and Employees

2011-04-11T03:14:00.000-07:00

PNC to Provide Personal Banking Services to WVU Students and Employees

Students have faster, more convenient access to refunds through new eRefund program; PNC also to open first branch in West Virginia

Morgantown, W. Va. (PRWEB) June 8, 2009

PNC Bank, N. A. and WVU have announced a new five-year contract with an emphasis on money management and financial responsibility for WVU's more than 39,000 students, faculty and staff. This includes WVU's eRefund option through PNC Payment Portal, a new on-line tool that administers payments and refunds from the school directly to the student's account for faster delivery.

"I am very pleased with the agreement with PNC, which is highly regarded as the nation's fifth largest bank. The bank will not only offer the convenience that busy students and employees expect in campus banking services, but also security measures to give customers peace of mind," said David Kosslow, director of WVU's treasury operations. Kosslow also noted that WVU sought student input in the contract process.

This alliance school agreement (https://www. pnc. com/webapp/sec/ProductsAndService. do? siteArea=/PNC/Home/Personal/Student+Banking/Student+Banking) will include a branch in the Mountainlair, opening in August. This would be PNC's first branch in the state of West Virginia and the 14th state overall. PNC also announced plans to open a full-service branch in Morgantown in the first quarter 2010.

"We are excited to be able to provide the students, faculty and staff of WVU - the state's flagship institution of higher education - with convenient and user-friendly resources to help manage their money and meet their personal banking needs," said Nickolas Certo, senior vice president for university banking at PNC. "This agreement builds on our proven track record of helping more than 100 colleges and universities make banking easier and more convenient for their campus communities."

Highlights of the agreement with PNC include:
The Mountainlair branch will feature two advanced function ATMs and teller services. ATM locations to include: seven on the main campus; Potomac State College of WVU in Keyser; and WVU Institute of Technology in Montgomery. A co-branded PNC Bank Visa Check Card, emblazoned with the WVU logo and available to any PNC customer, to be used at ATMs and to make purchases anywhere Visa is accepted. PNC AutoAlerts help students monitor spending and account balances and avoid fees. Students receive one free incoming wire transfer per monthly statement cycle and one free courtesy overdraft waiver during the 12 months after account opening. Customized co-branded Web sites (https://www. pnc. com/wvu) (www. pnc. com/wvu (http://www. pnc. com/wvu)), hosted by PNC, where students can complete account applications, manage their finances and find financial and educational information on topics including identity protection.

PNC has relationships with more than 100 schools across an eight-state region, including 17 alliance schools that have extensive relationships with PNC, including Penn State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Marymount University and Seton Hall University.

PNC Bank, N. A., a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:PNC), is one of the nation's largest diversified financial services organizations providing consumer and business banking; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management; asset management and global fund services.

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Parks Associates and Inc. Magazine to publish Inc Sourcebook on Networked Homes

2011-03-29T12:55:00.000-07:00

Parks Associates and Inc. Magazine to publish Inc Sourcebook on Networked Homes

Parks Associates, in cooperation with Inc. Magazine, will publish an Inc. Sourcebook: Work@Home-Educational Guide subtitled Convergence in the Home for Fun and Profit, to be published in April 2003. The sourcebook will serve as a resource for the best products and processes for establishing a networked home for both business and personal needs.

(PRWEB) February 20, 2003

Parks Associates and Inc. Magazine to publish Inc Sourcebook on Networked Homes

February 11, 2003 - Dallas, TX - Parks Associates, in cooperation with Inc. Magazine, will publish an Inc. Sourcebook: Work@Home-Educational Guide subtitled Convergence in the Home for Fun and Profit, to be published in April 2003. The sourcebook will serve as a resource for the best products and processes for establishing a networked home for both business and personal needs.

ÂBy 2007, over 30 million devices, including PCs and consumer electronics, will be connected via media adapter solutions in U. S. households,Â said Elizabeth Parks, Vice President of marketing and communications for Parks Associates. ÂWork@Home will be an invaluable guide for the people connecting these devices in their homes, and we are pleased to being working with such an innovative magazine as Inc. in bringing this information to their affluent and opinion leader audience.Â

Parks Associates and Inc. will distribute Work@Home at CONNECTIONSÂ 2003, taking place in San Jose on May 7-9, 2003. Inc Magazine is a supporting publication for CONNECTIONSÂ 2003: The Digital Home Conference and Showcase, which is produced by Parks Associates in partnership with CEA (Consumer Electronics Association) and is the largest international executive conference for digital home technologies.

Work@Home will include articles on display technologies and broadband and remote access, as well as a section to demystify the existing, emerging, and proposed wireless and entertainment networking standards. The sourcebook will also provide guidance in creating a media room for both productivity and entertainment purposes. Parks Associates will bring its expertise in residential gateways, home networking, interactive entertainment, and home systems to the publication.

Parks Associates

Parks Associates is a market research and consulting firm that provides information and analysis to its clients on emerging residential, small office, and light commercial technologies. Founded in 1986, Parks Associates creates research capital for companies ranging from Fortune 500 to small start-ups through market reports, multiclient studies, consumer research, workshops, and custom-tailored client solutions.

Its market expertise encompasses the full range of connected-home solutions, including home networks, digital entertainment, broadband and Internet services, and home systems. Parks Associates also hosts two industry events, Forum and CONNECTIONSÂ (in partnership with the Consumer Electronics Association), each year. For more information on Parks Associates, visit www. parksassociates. com. For more information on CONNECTIONSÂ, visit www. connectionsconference. com.

Inc

Inc, the only major business magazine edited exclusively for the CEOs of fast-growing companies, delivers real solutions for today's innovative company builders. Inc's 1.2 million readers have long been early adopters of cutting-edge technology, and more than four-fifths (85%) of Inc subscribers use home office technology for business and personal uses. Inc will feature two educational guides dedicated to this market and a Directory: Work@Home in both April and November and an Annual Directory of New Products in mid-October. For more information, please contact Ed Weil at 203-226-1799 or weil@snet. net. Closing for advertising is February 17th.

ETC Information, Inc. Signs Three New Clients: Baltimore Cougars GirlsÂ Basketball Association, Urban Influence Magazine and MULBA

2011-03-28T21:27:00.000-07:00

ETC Information, Inc. Signs Three New Clients: Baltimore Cougars GirlsÂ Basketball Association, Urban Influence Magazine and MULBA

ETC Information, Inc., a full service media buying and target marketing firm has signed three new clients.

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) December 10, 2004 -

ETC Information, Inc. announces that they have recently been retained as Advertising and Marketing agency of record for the Baltimore Cougars GirlsÂ Basketball Association, and Urban Influence Magazine. Maryland Unified Licensees Beverage Association has also retained their services.

ÂWe are delighted to have secured these new accounts. It is our goal to be a premier information company for ethnic media and these new accounts help us move in that direction,Â says Gary Matthews, President, ETC Information, Inc.

The Baltimore Cougars GirlsÂ Basketball Association has hired ETC to secure sponsorships in the effort to enhance their brand-marketing initiatives for the CougarsÂ 2004-2005 season.

ETC was hired by Urban Influence Magazine, an official publication of the National Urban League, to build consumer awareness of its marketing initiatives, community involvement and sponsorships as well as develop new ways in which to package UIMÂs overall message for potential advertisers, consumers and marketing outreach.

ETC will provide services to build sponsorship base and brand awareness for the Maryland Unified Licensees Beverage AssociationÂs upcoming Celebrity Golf Tournament. A portion of the proceeds from the tournament will go to benefit their scholarship fund, youth golfers program and stop under-age drinking and smoking initiative.

ÂETC offers a targeted and skilled approach to what we are looking to achieve as we continue to build brand awareness for the tournament. They bring a level of expertise and understanding of the industry and we welcome thatÂ, says Louise Johnson, president of Maryland Unified Licensees Beverage Association.

About Baltimore Cougar GirlsÂ Basketball Association:

Baltimore Cougars GirlsÂ Basketball Association, a 501(c) 3 organization has had the pleasure of participating in the development of girls' basketball players in the Baltimore metro area for over 10 years. Last year, Team 1989 placed 9th out of 40 teams in the 14U Division II AAU National Championships. This year, the team boasts 15 of the top girlsÂ basketball players in the class of 2007 (10th grade). Many players have gone on to play for colleges and universities such as, Georgetown, Coppin, Morgan State, Virginia State, and St. JosephÂs to name a few.

To learn more about the Cougars, please visit: www. baltimorecougars. org.

About UIM:

Urban Influence Magazine is a nationally distributed publication targeting progressive African American professionals with a message of building wealth through social change. A partnership between the National Urban League and T. Brown Publishing, Urban Influence Magazine speaks to the critical link between individual and community wealth and social responsibility as well as provides information concerning the latest trends in business, politics, and lifestyle.

As an official publication of the National Urban League, Urban Influence Magazine also brings to readers important updates on the new movement the National Urban League and its affiliates are executing across the country.

To learn more about UIM, please visit: www. urbaninfluencemagazine. com.

About Maryland Unified Licensees Beverage Association

Maryland Unified Licensees Beverage Association (MULBA) is a nonprofit trade association of minority retail beverage alcohol licenses located throughout the Mid-Atlantic. MULBA supports economic growth, prosperity and stability of the licensed beverage, hospitality and entertainment industries by sustaining, guarding, and fortifying the rights of minority owned retail beverage alcohol licensees through legislative activism, communication, education, training and member services.

To learn more about Maryland Unified Licensees Beverage Association, please visit www. mulba. org.

About ETC Information, Inc.

Utilizing ETC Information, Inc. (ETC) is an efficient and effective way to reach a diversified target audience with customized advertising packages. ETC is the gateway to over 502 weekly newspapers and more than 15 million readers. Their target market audience has a buying power of $572.1 billion. They assist advertisers in strategizing and implementation of their marketing campaigns targeting readers within the ethnic communities through various services including: advertising placement, press release distribution, special events and sponsorship packaging.

To learn more about ETC Information, Inc., please visit www. etcmediaservices. com.

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Dancing Diablo Studio Animates Eleven Shorts For Sesame Workshop

2011-03-28T12:27:00.000-07:00

Dancing Diablo Studio Animates Eleven Shorts For Sesame Workshop

Sesame Workshop (New York, NY), the nonprofit educational organization, commissioned the talented folks at the DUMBO-based Dancing Diablo Studio (DDS) who designed and produced eleven short animated films, ten for international distribution and one for the US market. Get Up and Grow, Snake in Snow, Home Sweet Home, Cat and Mouse, Counting Snake, Shaping Rivalry, Monkey Mosaic, Fish Mosaic, Owl Mosaic, and Frog Mosaic will be inserted into half-hour programming created for the international market. The 11th short, La Abuela, will roll into a one-hour domestic Sesame Street show sometime in April.

New York, NY (PRWEB) March 12, 2005

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization, commissioned the talented folks at the DUMBO-based Dancing Diablo Studio (DDS) who designed and produced eleven short animated films, ten for international distribution and one for the US market. Get Up and Grow, Snake in Snow, Home Sweet Home, Cat and Mouse, Counting Snake, Shaping Rivalry, Monkey Mosaic, Fish Mosaic, Owl Mosaic, and Frog Mosaic will be inserted into half-hour programming created for the international market. The 11th short, La Abuela, will roll into a one-hour domestic Sesame Street show sometime in April.

ÂSesame Workshop came to us looking for innovative and engaging educational content to be inserted into their programming,Â explained Dancing Diablo Chairman/Creative Director Beatriz Helena Ramos, ÂThey have a specific curriculum and know precisely what they need to achieve. We proposed a number of concepts, they chose eleven that suited their purposes and then, together, we set about creating the animations. This was our first collaboration with Sesame Workshop and it was a wonderful experience. They encouraged us and gave us the freedom to experiment. The pieces were so diverse and wonderful that we were able to create a special reel out of the many animations we designed and executed for them.Â

On working with Dancing Diablo Sesame WorkshopÂs Assistant Vice President of International Production Lisa Annunziata said, ÂDancing Diablo Âgot us.Â They were sensitive to our needs and the needs of our audience. Animations created for our young viewers need to be, at once, entertaining and easy enough for children to follow and understand. The Dancing Diablo team has a great sensibility and I really try to tap into their special cultural flavor whenever possible. They have a strong background in the Latin community and it brings an added dimension to this international work. They are wonderful people Â easy to work with, accommodating and tremendously talented. I knew it from the day I first met them.Â

Sesame Workshop Producer Frank Campagna added,Â The hardest part of working with us is working with our curriculum goals. Each segment has to entertain and educate - the two do not always go together easily. We ask a lot of the people we work with, and weÂre nitpickers. Dancing Diablo quickly learned our ways, worked with our educational curriculum - which is not easy Â and executed beautiful animations. They always hit the mark in both areas.Â

Get Up and Grow was conceived by Dancing DiabloÂs Peter Sluszka and designed by Beatriz Ramos. Her wordless animation looks much like an illustration, a moving painting. Striving for a fresh look, Ramos limited the motion of the animation and emphasized the design and colors of the piece. In this animation, a dying houseplant is rescued by a diffident young girl who places it on a table in a sunny window, feeds it both light and water, and watches it revive and grow a beautiful blossom. In turn she is rewarded by the potted plant which reaches into the refrigerator and pours a glass of juice for her then opens the front door sending her out into the sunshine to play.

ÂI wanted this short to be unique, to have more of my own voice. I have been working in color for a long while and I love bright colors mixed with subdued gray tones. This animation was created with acrylics and crayons and I love the strange color combinations and the spontaneity which I think is quite visible in the line quality and the textures of the piece,Â Ramos explained.

For Snake in Snow, Peter Sluszka created the concept, built the sets and lensed the complex, time-intensive, and wordless stop-motion claymation short which he shot entirely in camera. Our hero snake, clad in a stylish turtle neck sweater, frolics in the wintry landscape, encountering, as he goes, a wise old owl, a snowman and a lovely daffodil, and draws the likeness of each with his body as he makes his way through the white terrain. Eventually, the warmth of the sun melts the snow and, as our hero comes upon a lovely patch of flowers which have grown in the likeness of the sun itself, the sun rises appreciatively in the background.

For Home Sweet Home Director Mike Lapinski created the concept. Dancing Diablo enjoys working with mixed media and digitally fashioned four different environments into which they composited their froggy built of clay. Accompanied by a voiceover in English, Home Sweet Home finds Mr. Frog hopping through the environments trying to find his domicile. First seen jumping on a bed, we know he doesnÂt live here Â people do; he bounces into the sky, but frogs canÂt fly; a trip to outer space, even with a helmet, is obviously the wrong choice; but a happy froggy does eventually find his way to his pond and the lily pad that is his home.

For the wordless Cat and Mouse, Director Reginald Butler wanted a traditional approach and designed the concept and look of the short using 2D Flash animation. The piece is digitally drawn, frame-by-frame, directly in Flash. Butler painted backgrounds using acrylics as texture fused with digital transparent overlays, after which the characters were colored in the computer. In Cat and Mouse the arch rivals vie for the Lego pieces they are using to build their individual fantasy projects. The two run back and forth stealing pieces from one another until they accidentally crash into the catÂs creation, demolishing it. But the mouse has an idea, whispers it to the cat, who agrees, and the two combine their energies, feverishly collaborating on a project that satisfies them both! In addition to these four films, Counting Snake, Shaping Rivalry, Monkey Mosaic, Fish Mosaic, Owl Mosaic, and Frog Mosaic were also created by Dancing Diablo for the international market.

An 11th short, the heartfelt and bi-lingual La Abuela (The Grandmother), was created for Sesame Workshop and US distribution. In it a childÂs drawing, created for his ÂAbuelitaÂ in Mexico, slowly animates onto the screen as the youngsterÂs voice tells of the beautiful sky above his grandmothers home and her garden filled with the vegetables and spices - the corn, tomatoes, cilantro and oranges - she grows and uses in her cooking. Through his drawing we are also introduced to Carmen, her kitty and the grandmother he holds so dear.

Sesame Workshop Associate Producer Rebecca Rosa, who worked closely with Dancing Diablo on La Abuela said of her experience, ÂThis was my first collaboration with Dancing Diablo and I love their animations. BeatrizÂs color palate is so Latina, her style so unique and edgy, not conventionally cartoon-y, but artsy and elegant, with a bit of Frida (Kahlo) influence.Â

The Dancing Diablo Studio creative team included: Get Up and Grow: Co-Directors Beatriz Ramos and Peter Sluszka, Designer/Art Director Beatriz Ramos, 2D Animator Ivan Abel, Producer Vicky Smith, Composer Mark P. Brown; Snake in Snow: Director/Stop-motion Animator Peter Sluszka, Producer Vicky Smith, Composer Mark P. Brown; Home Sweet Home: Director Michael Lapinski, 2D Animators Beatriz Ramos and Imario Susilo, Producer Vicky Smith, Composer Allan Cole; Cat and Mouse: Director Reginald Butler, 2D Animator Peter Richardson, Producer Vicky Smith, Composer Arthur Owens; Counting Snake: Director/Stop-motion Animator Peter Sluszka, Producer Vicky Smith; Shaping Rivalry: Director/2D Animator Reginald Butler, Producer Vicky Smith, Composer Allan Cole; Monkey Mosaic: Director/Stop-motion Animator Peter Sluszka, Producer Vicky Smith; Fish Mosaic: Director/Stop-motion Animator Peter Sluszka, Producer Vicky Smith; Owl Mosaic: Director/Stop-motion Animator Peter Sluszka, Producer Vicky Smith; Frog Mosaic: Director/Stop-motion Animator Peter Sluszka, Producer Vicky Smith; and La Abuela: Director/Animator Beatriz Ramos, Producer Jackie Brown.

Dancing Diablo utilized Adobe After Effects, Adobe PhotoShop, Final Cut Pro and, for the stop-motion animation, a high resolution digital still camera, in the completion of these films.

Representing Sesame Workshop on the international shorts were Assistant Vice President Television, Film and Home Video Lisa Annunziata and Producer Frank Campagna; and, for the animation distributed domestically, Senior Producer Carol-Lynn Parente, Producer Tim Carter and Associate Producer Rebecca Rosa.

Get Up and Grow has been selected for the New York International ChildrenÂs Film Festival 2005. All of the shorts will be making the rounds of festivals both in the United States and internationally.

Dancing Diablo Studio is headquartered in DUMBO at 45 Main Street, Suite 524, Brooklyn, NY 11201; phone (718) 243-0103; Fax (718) 243-0118; Visit the DDS web site at http://dancingdiablo. com (http://dancingdiablo. com); For additional information or to see a reel contact Jackie Brown, Studio Manager, at email Diablo@dancingdiablo. com

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Almond Resorts Offers Guests Exclusive Caribbean Vacation Package Deals This Summer

2011-03-25T04:56:00.000-07:00

Almond Resorts Offers Guests Exclusive Caribbean Vacation Package Deals This Summer

Almond Resorts presents two exciting Caribbean vacation package deals this summer. Guests can head to St. Lucia with the “Go Bananas” Sale or “Spring to Barbados” for an all inclusive Caribbean family vacation.

Almond Resorts, Barbados and St. Lucia (Vocus) June 10, 2010

Guests will surely Go Bananas when they book from now to September 27, 2010 and travel June 1 – December 20, 2010. This Caribbean vacation package deal includes unlimited food, drink, and exciting outdoor activities.
Almond Resorts will feature added value inclusions when guests travel from June 1-September 27, 2010. These include:
Up to 2 children under 17 free Complimentary babysitting for parents who want to go out for a special dinner-one time only Kids banana drink making session St. Lucia traveler’s discount card and coupon booklet St. Lucian souvenir for the kids Kids Educational Day-Become a legend of St. Lucia with a 2-hour session hosted once a week on a set day at Pigeon Island and will include tour of park. SLTB will provide transportation from all hotels One complimentary excursion for 1 child under 17 when accompanied by two parents

An All Inclusive Caribbean Family Vacation Begins at Almond Resorts

Almond Resorts, Barbados invites guests to Spring to Barbados for an exclusive offer. Guests can enjoy the Spring to Barbados sale with rates starting at $154 per person based on standard room/double occupancy. This offer is valid when guests book from now to August 15, 2010 and travel now until December 20, 2010.

When guests book a 5 night (or longer) Caribbean vacation package deal from now to June 15, 2010, they will be offered added value inclusions, such as:

Passport of Savings (buy one get second one 25% off or more) One free day on minimum 3-day car rental One Barbados Gourmet Card offering 20% off at participating restaurants

Almond Resorts’ distinguished “For You. About You.” team takes care of guests’ every whim. Guests are provided with unlimited food and beverage, with a choice of a la carte or buffet-style dining in a relaxed or upscale atmosphere. Almond Resorts provides the perfect setting for an all inclusive Caribbean family vacation.

For more information on the Go Bananas and Spring to Barbados sale, or to book your all inclusive Caribbean family vacation at Almond Resorts, visit http://www. almondresorts. com/specials or call (800) 4ALMOND.

Contact:
Almond Resorts
3315 Maggie Blvd.
Suite 1000
Orlando, FL 32811
800-4ALMOND

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EComXpo Virtual Trade Show to be Produced by eTail

2011-03-24T06:05:00.000-07:00

EComXpo Virtual Trade Show to be Produced by eTail

Partnership created between leading event for online retailers with the only virtual event for affiliate, search and interactive marketers.

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 15, 2008

eComXpo, the virtual trade show and job fair for eCommerce marketers is being produced by eTail which will co-locate it's first ever virtual version event with the next eComXpo, being held online July 9-10, 2008.

John Grosshandler, Founder and Event Director of eComXpo, outlined the additional value this will provide eComXpo's loyal exhibitor and attendee base. "eTail's tremendous reach and respect within the online retailing community, combined with their world class event producing capabilities, will further increase the quality of our educational programming while also helping to attract the highest value attendees that affiliates and vendors want to interact with", says Grosshandler. "eComXpo will remain focused on affiliate and search marketing while the co-located eTail virtual event will focus on issues specific to the online retailing marketplace, including multi-channel integration, web analytics, email marketing, personalization and segmentation."

EComXpo's last event, held in October, 2007, had over 150 exhibitors, 8,000+ attendees and 30 presentations making it the largest virtual event ever held. The event remains 100% online, virtual and free for attendees. Top sponsors have included LinkShare, DoubleClick, Google, Digital River, Microsoft and Yahoo!.

ETail, celebrating its 10 year anniversary as the industry's leading event for online retailers, had over 1,200 attendees at their most recent event held Feb 11-14th, in Palm Desert, California.

Amit Das, Managing Director for eTail's parent company, Worldwide Business Research, sees the production of eComXpo and the co-location of eTail's virtual event as a great first step in a broader strategy around virtual event extensions to their physical event portfolio. "We see virtual events as a powerful new way to connect our attendees with targeted educational content, solution providers and other attendees with similar interests. Producing eComXpo and co-locating eTail's virtual event with it provides an ideal way to achieve our tactical and strategic goals in this emerging space."

The next eComXpo and eTail virtual events will be held July 9-10, 2008. For information on registering, exhibiting or sponsoring at eComXpo, please visit www. ecomxpo. com or www. etailxpo. com

About eComXpo
EComXpo is the first virtual, online trade show, conference and job fair for eCommerce marketers. Hundreds of exhibitors, sponsors, and presenters gather semi-annually with over 8,000 attendees at this 100% online and virtual event, making it the largest gathering of eCommerce marketers in the world. eComXpo provides many of the benefits of a top tradeshow without the need to leave your home or office. Free attendee registration and additional information is available at http://www. eComXpo. com (http://www. eComXpo. com). eComXpo is produced by InXpo (http://www. inxpo. com (http://www. inxpo. com)), which also powers online events, custom events and virtual communities in other markets.

About eTail
ETail was launched in 1999 as the premier multi-channel retail event dedicated to supporting the growth of the retail industry through high-level networking and extensive thought leadership. What worked last year, may not work today and definitely won't work tomorrow - that is why eTail is critical to many Retailers' successes. They know they must consistently evaluate the key factors that are driving their industry to ensure innovation and success in 2008 and beyond. Now in its 10th year, eTail deals only in senior-level case studies, panels, workshops and roundtable discussions covering the challenges faced in multi-channel retailing. This industry shaping event reflects the thoughts of key retail innovators, bringing together over 1,200 marketing and e-commerce executives year over year.

About Worldwide Business Research
WBR is the world's biggest large-scale conference company and part of the PLS group, one of the world's leading providers of strategic business intelligence with 16 offices worldwide. Our conference divisions consistently out perform their industry sector competitors on the quality of the events we produce and the relationships we nurture with both delegates and sponsors. Every year over 10,000 senior executives from Fortune 1000 companies attend over 60 annual conferences - a true 'who's who' of today's corporate world. From Automotive events in Bucharest to Logistics conferences in Arizona and Finance summits in Hong Kong, WBR is dedicated to exceeding the needs of its customers around the world.

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New Beauty Survey Has Consumers Racing Neck-in-Neck for Nexifirm

2011-03-23T22:19:00.000-07:00

New Beauty Survey Has Consumers Racing Neck-in-Neck for Nexifirm

A recent beauty survey regarding the high consumer desire for neck creams has spurred first quarter sales of Dermagevity Skin Care’s revolutionary and scientifically-formulated cream, Nexifirm, made especially for treating the thin and wrinkle-prone skin in the neck area.

Manalapan, NJ (PRWEB) April 2, 2010

Dermagevity Skin Care’s already best-selling wrinkle cream, Nexifirm – a cream designed for treating the thin and wrinkle-prone skin around the neck areas – is flying off the shelves after a recent beauty survey was conducted that revealed there is indeed a very high consumer demand for such safe, effective and all-natural skin creams.

In an article the was published on the very popularly read online news medium, Topwirenews. com, that was entitled, “Neck Creams Serve Wonderful Purpose, Says Survey,” which cited a press release from a leading skin care expert and skin care products company, to which the article eludes – from stats that were conducted in a recent beauty survey – the fact that skin care products that treat signs of aging around the neck and surrounding upper areas are actually something that is in very high demand, as of late.

The article cites,

“Neck Creams Serve Wonderful Purpose, Says Survey

"Anti aging creams are becoming more advanced each year. In the last 18 months, many companies have found that a neck cream has been a highly useful cream that can help target an area prone to extensive sun damage.

"In a recent survey of South Florida residents, most of them agreed that they were unhappy with the skin conditions in the decollete area of their body. The decollete, for anyone not familiar with the lingo, is the area of skin starting around the upper chest and extending up to the neck, including the area of skin under the jaw. This “V-Zone” is prone to sun damage unlike other areas of the body because most people simply do not pay attention to it as much as their facial skin."

(Source: Internet, 2010; http://news. topwirenews. com/2010/02/19/Neck-Creams-Serve-Wonderful-Purpose-Says-Survey_201002195028.html (http://news. topwirenews. com/2010/02/19/Neck-Creams-Serve-Wonderful-Purpose-Says-Survey_201002195028.html).)

Informative and educational beauty surveys such as the aforementioned are always mainstays for creating consumer awareness about wonderful and scientifically-formulated creams made especially for treating the thin and wrinkle-prone skin in the neck area, such as Nexifirm, according to their product spokesperson, Carey Harrison.

“When surveys like this hit the mainstream news, more people are made aware that there are actually some very efficient and fast-acting creams out there, like Nexifirm, that can truly treat the signs of aging around their neck and upper areas, and reduce overall wrinkle depth, while increasing elasticity, firmness, tone and skin suppleness,” Harrison says.

The article further cites, “If you leave your neck and chest area unprotected, you could develop what people call ‘turkey neck,’ a reference comparing the sagging skin under the jaw to that of a turkey’s gobbler. For this reason, it’s always best to apply sun block to this area, especially when entering the sun for long periods of time. The last thing you want to do is have uncorrectable turkey neck, which would only be treated with a neck lift. The neck lift procedure is not only painful, but quite expensive.

"If you look in the mirror and find sagging skin, sun spots, or unsightly neck wrinkles, it may be time for you to start looking for a neck cream. After all, most people spend hundreds of dollars trying to look young by using various facial skin care products, only to show their true age when they expose their décolleté.”

Nexifirm neck cream works by harnessing the power of hyaluronic acid to stimulate cell production and improve skin texture and tone, as well as incorporating squalane and cetearyl alcohol to improve skin suppleness and hydration.

It also utilizes lauroyl proline to strengthen tissues and stimulate skin regeneration, enhancing the firmness and elasticity of the skin.

The formula also includes aquaxyl to prevent moisture loss, increase water reserves and restructure the skin.

When used as directed on the packaging – and in combination with daily hygiene and cleansing regimes – most people will see noticeable results from Nexifirm within a few short weeks.

To learn more about Nexifirm visit them online at: http://www. Nexifirm. com (http://www. Nexifirm. com).

About Nexifirm:
Developed by Dermagevity Skin Care—a leading cosmeceutical company Nexifirm is a scientifically-formulated cream made especially for the thin and wrinkle-prone skin in the neck area Nexifirm offers a way to effectively combat the various problems that tend to occur in this area as we age Harnesses the power of Hyaluronic acid to stimulate cell production and improve skin texture and tone, as well as incorporating squalane and cetearyl alcohol to improve skin suppleness and hydration Utilizes Lauroyl Proline to strengthen tissues and stimulate skin regeneration, enhancing the firmness and elasticity of skin Formula includes Aquaxyl to prevent moisture loss, increase water reserves, and restructure the skin You can visit them online at www. Nexifirm. com

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JobGoRound. com Job Search Website Announces New Look, Better Tools

2011-03-23T19:07:00.000-07:00

JobGoRound. com Job Search Website Announces New Look, Better Tools

JobGoRound. com's new, more advanced job search tools and an easier to navigate website layout help jobseekers find the job of their dreams.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) August 3, 2010

JobGoRound. com, the all-in-one resource for job seekers, has announced a website makeover. In addition to a new, easier to navigate format, the job search website offers several new tools that will make finding a new job easier than ever.

JobGoRound. com already offered a variety of valuable resources, such as a comprehensive job search engine and tips for writing cover letters and resumes. The new site adds to the job seeker's arsenal with a brand-new website design, new articles and blog posts to help job seekers prepare, additional reviews of resume services, and a program that tracks job listings, searchable by industry and city, on Craigslist.

"Finding employment in today's job market is tough," said Jason Kay, owner and founder of JobGoRound. com. "Our website tries to help job seekers by ensuring that they are fully prepared to make a good impression on potential employers."

The new website provides numerous articles with free advice on every aspect of the job search. From writing special resumes, such as government resumes or nonprofit resumes, to learning successful interviewing skills, the selection of articles offers job seekers help for every step of the way. The website's blog offers an additional source of information and timely tips for fine-tuning your job search, and the new layout makes all of this information easier to locate than before.

Another valuable service offered by JobGoRound. com is a forum for comparing resume writing, editing, and distribution services, as well as resume software. With the new website design, job seekers can browse more reviews than before, plus find what they are looking for easier and faster. For job seekers who are not naturally do-it-yourselfers, this information can be invaluable when choosing a resume service (http://www. jobgoround. com/services/resume-writer-reviews/).

The point of the all-in-one website is to help job seekers prepare for every step of the way, from the job search itself, to the interview. In light of the current job market, these skills could make all the difference. "There are a lot of people looking for jobs right now, many of them with just as much experience and education as you have," Kay said. "Therefore job seekers have to rely on polished cover letters, resumes, and interviewing skills if they are going to stand out to potential employers."

But perhaps the most useful new addition to the website is the Craigslist job tracker, which allows job seekers to track job postings in their industry and/or city with a few clicks of their mouse. The tool shows the number of job postings each week in an easy-to-read graph format, enabling job seekers to see job trends in their city and/or industry at a glance.

"The Craigslist job trends tool (http://www. jobgoround. com/tools/craigslist-job-trends/) enables job seekers to determine things like whether their industry is growing or shrinking in their city, and where they would be best off looking for a job," Kay said. "Job seekers can use this tool to increase their chances of finding the job they want."

To browse resume service reviews, read advice on every aspect of the job search, or use the Craigslist job tracker tool, please visit www. JobGoRound. com.

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Accelerated Event Planning Certificate Program Launched in Los Angeles

2011-03-23T12:39:00.000-07:00

Accelerated Event Planning Certificate Program Launched in Los Angeles

Correlations, LLC is proud to launch its accelerated Event Planning Certificate Program in Los Angeles on February 20-21, 2010 from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM at the Intercontinental Century City located at 2151 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 9, 2010

The 2 day training course is targeted towards individuals seeking to start their own event planning business and meeting professionals. Participants will learn the fundamentals of time management, trends in event planning, managing and negotiating contracts, publicizing events, generating income, theme development, and budget creation for events of all sizes.

The strong demand for the program from individuals seeking industry information on small business ownership and promotional event marketing pushed the president of the company to consider feasible educational opportunities for major cities. Helena Paschal, President and Event Manager for Correlations, LLC said, “Busy professionals just don’t have the time to sit through a semester worth of irrelevant information. They need to learn how to maximize their event planning skills, attract and retain clients, and produce a viable income. Our consolidated program gives them the pertinent information of event planning without all the extra fluff.”

Students from the Event Planning Certificate Program confirm the two days is worth the time and more than adequate. “I enjoyed the fast paced agenda. We covered so much material and I was impressed with the amount of information presented in the short amount of time we had,” Deborah, Chicago Student. Lori, an Atlanta Student, comments on having a productive afternoon, “We are fired up. I feel as though we are headed in the right direction and have a strong leg to stand on after our class today.”

Students who successfully complete the 2 day intensive course packed with resources and assignments will earn an Event Planning Certificate of Achievement. The certification is renewable every two years with 32 hours of approved event planning hours each calendar year. The certification can lead to the positions of a Meeting Coordinator, Event Coordinator, Wedding Planner, Small Business Owner, and Independent Meeting Planner. “We are excited to offer a program that immediately puts theory to practice while inspiring creativity and generating a rewarding income,” says Paschal.

A rapidly growing professional training development company based in Atlanta, Georgia, Correlations is quickly becoming a leader in training and coaching professionals in the areas of Event Planning, Public Speaking and Public Relations.

For more information about the Event Planning Program in Los Angeles and other courses offered in a city near you, contact info(at)correlationsllc(dot)com or 404-358-1567. Visit www. correlationsllc. com to register for the Los Angeles course. There is limited seating.

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FrontRange Solutions Launches Learn. com's LearnCenter Platform to Train and Help Customers Maximize their Investment and Increase Retention Rates

2011-03-21T17:43:00.000-07:00

FrontRange Solutions Launches Learn. com's LearnCenter Platform to Train and Help Customers Maximize their Investment and Increase Retention Rates

Learn. com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that FrontRange™ Solutions, headquartered in Dublin, CA, has implemented the LearnCenter® platform to provide its global clients with on-demand training to increase their return on investment.

Sunrise, FL (PRWEB) May 4, 2007

"We launched the LearnCenter platform to offer global access to on-demand courses so customers can improve productivity and service availability and optimize their software investment. FrontRange has expanded its education services through a new online portal called FrontRange Global Learn Center. The education portal improves the company's ability to train and help customers maximize their investment and increase customer retention rates, said Paul K. Stedman, FrontRange Vice President of Professional Services.

"People buy training to better understand how to implement, maintain, and use the software they have purchased. Without it, they could take a longer time to implement or do it incorrectly, and untrained end users take longer to adapt to the new product and often reject it. Our driving ambition is to be our customers' first choice provider for all their FrontRange Solutions education needs. Our goal is to surpass their expectations with a range of offerings that can be tailored to meet their distinctive requirements. We couldn't do it without the LearnCenter platform," added Stedman.

About the LearnCenter Platform
Built on Learn. com's award-winning Learning Management System (LMS) technology, the LearnCenter platform has evolved into the industry's leading and most complete talent management suite that manages the entire pre-hire to retire lifecycle. The award-winning LearnCenter platform creates a cost effective, high quality training, development and measurement environment designed to empower users with visibility into and control of their career planning while providing management with real-time business intelligence. Learning Management, Performance Management, Content Management, Online Authoring, Succession Planning, Collaboration, e-Commerce, Portal Authoring and more are included within one solution, with one interface and one partner - Learn. com.

About FrontRange Solutions
FrontRange Solutions develops award-winning software and solutions used by more than 130,000 companies and over 1.7 million seats worldwide to manage a wide variety of business relationships and provide exceptional service. FrontRange product families are designed to optimize customer investment by their interoperability, specifically for small-to-medium-enterprise (SME) and distributed enterprise organizations. Solution families are defined by three customer-centric market areas: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) including GoldMine®; IT Service Management including the HEAT®, ITSM and Infrastructure Management product lines; and Communication Interaction Management, including IP Office, GoldMine® IP Voice Suite and IP Contact Center. This comprehensive product set provides a unique customer service and support scenario, unrivaled in the market today.

Customers representing 44 percent of the Fortune 100 and 76 percent of the FTSE 100, include Coca-Cola, Shell Oil, Prudential Securities, Électricité de France, Mack Trucks, Campbell Soup, Avaya, Bechtel Corp, Bank of America, and Turner News Network. For more information, call (800) 776-7889 or visit www. frontrange. com.

About Learn. com
Learn. com® is the worldwide leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity with more than 50 million end users around the globe. Our broad suite of on-demand solutions can fully automate the pre-hire to retire lifecycle within any organization. Learn. com's unwavering commitment to understanding client needs, goals and objectives allows us to partner with our clients to increase business performance. The Learn. com family of solutions includes the award-winning LearnCenter® workforce productivity suite, the WebRoom™ Web conferencing suite, the CourseMaker Studio® Authoring Tool, Mentor® EPSS and the 1,000 title Learn2® online course library.

For more information please visit www. learn. com or call 954-233-4000

Learn. com, its logo, LearnCenter, CourseMaker Studio, Mentor and Learn2 are registered trademarks of Learn. com. All other trademarks are respectfully acknowledged.

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Children's Home Society & Family Services Announces New Educational Offerings for Adoptive Families

2011-03-20T14:15:00.000-07:00

Children's Home Society & Family Services Announces New Educational Offerings for Adoptive Families

Now enrolling for educational opportunities that empower adopted persons and give adoptive parents tools to help navigate through the unique nuances adoption brings to parenting

St. Paul, Minn. (PRWEB) January 25, 2007

Because adoption is a lifelong journey and not a one-time event, Children's Home Society & Family Services (CHSFS), a long-standing full service adoption agency, offers education and support for birthparents, adoptive parents and adopted persons throughout their lives. As the first post-adoption program in the country, CHSFS' many years of experience helping families through post-adoption issues has evolved into an ever expanding spectrum of educational opportunities that empower adopted persons and give adoptive parents tools to help navigate through the unique nuances adoption brings to parenting.

The new Spring/Summer Educational Offerings schedule includes classes on communication challenges unique to adoption, building whole-family health and the exploration of adoption-themed books for adults and movies for children. In addition, the schedule includes support groups for children and for parents of adoptive children of various ages. Support groups are facilitated by licensed social workers and adoption professionals.

For a class schedule or to register, please call 651-255-2497 or go online to www. childrenshomeadopt. org.

Classes are available to any adopted persons and adoptive parents in the community, regardless of what agency facilitated their adoption.

About Children's Home Society & Family Services: Since 1889, Children's Home Society & Family Services (CHSFS) has met the needs of children and families through our adoption, child abuse and neglect prevention, early childhood education, and comprehensive family services. As a statewide non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, CHSFS is committed to help children thrive and to build, strengthen and sustain individual, family and community life. For more information please log on to www. chsfs. org or call 651-646-7771.

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Biology Majors Urged to Take a Stand for Science … and Win a $1,000 Scholarship

2011-03-16T00:16:00.000-07:00

Biology Majors Urged to Take a Stand for Science … and Win a $1,000 Scholarship

Pearson Benjamin Cummings Biology Prize.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) October 13, 2008

Biology majors who are willing to take a public stand for science are invited to apply for $1,000 scholarships from Benjamin Cummings, an imprint of Pearson.

Elected officials who control policy and spending need to understand a wide range of biology-related issues, from science education to research funding, from health care to environmental concerns. The Pearson Benjamin Cummings Biology Prize encourages students to get involved and help educate elected officials by sharing their experiences and insight about important scientific issues.

The scholarship program is open to biology majors who are currently enrolled in a general biology course, or who have successfully completed a general biology course within the past two years. Four scholarships will be awarded.

To apply, students must write a brief letter to an elected official on the local, state or national level that expresses their opinion about a biology-related issue. For example, students might consider writing about environmental protection, energy independence, science education or biomedical research.

Students also must complete an application and secure a recommendation from their biology professor. Application packets must be postmarked by Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Additional information, including a downloadable application and tips about writing to an elected official, is available at www. pearsonhighered. com/scholarships/biologyprize (http://www. pearsonhighered. com/scholarships/biologyprize).

About Pearson - Pearson (NYSE:PSO), the global leader in education and education technology, reaches and engages today's digital natives with effective and personalized learning, as well as dedicated professional development for their teachers. This commitment is demonstrated in the company's investment in innovative print and digital education materials for preK through college, student information systems and learning management systems, teacher professional development, career certification programs, and testing and assessment products that set the standard for the industry. The company's respected brands include Scott Foresman, Prentice Hall, Addison Wesley, Benjamin Cummings, PEMSolutions, Stanford 10, SuccessNet, MyLabs, PowerSchool, SuccessMaker, and many others. Pearson's comprehensive offerings help inform targeted instruction and intervention so that success is within reach of every student at every level of education. Pearson's commitment to education for all is supported by the global philanthropic initiatives of the Pearson Foundation. Pearson's other primary businesses include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group. For more information, go to www. pearson. com.

Contact:
Susan Aspey
Susan. aspey @ pearson. com or (347) 421-2473

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Estelle Reyna, “Queen Of Travel,” Shares Her Paradise With M2btv

2011-03-15T07:14:00.000-07:00

Estelle Reyna, “Queen Of Travel,” Shares Her Paradise With M2btv

Celebrity travel diva, Estelle Reyna of the highly-acclaimed travel program “Estelle’s Paradise” to bring the wonders of the world exclusively to M2Btv.

Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) June 29, 2006

Hawaii. Greece. Belize. Just a few of the exciting locales Estelle Reyna will be bringing to lovers of life and travel on M2Btv (the highly-anticipated Global Broadband TV service to launch July 2006). In its 5-years of unprecedented success, Amaru, Inc. (AMRU) and its Hollywood-based subsidiary, M2B World, Inc. have been the on-demand leader in cutting-edge quality programming and will soon feature informative videos on its upcoming travel channel.

As the exclusive Video-on-Demand resource for “Estelle’s Paradise,” M2Btv has included a Travel Channel as part of their global program offering. The M2Btv Travel Channel will feature a variety of travel destination videos from around the world, including exotic travel locations featuring Estelle Reyna.

Fluent in 6 languages, this Spanish supermodel has been sharing her world vision of exotic beauty since 2004 and is now recognized in well over 130 countries. With beauty, poise, and charm, this Latin bombshell has quickly become a well-respected travel expert and is celebrated in China, Western Europe, North Africa, Indonesia, and North, Central, and South America.

“We are proud to feature such a multi-talented woman as Estelle Reyna on M2Btv and promise to feature channels that exemplify the enriching lifestyles of our viewers,“ attests Rebecca Binny, General Manager of M2B World, Inc. As an international leader in global broadband streaming entertainment, M2B World, Inc. has skillfully positioned M2Btv to prominently feature the “most downloaded woman on the Internet.”

To best motivate viewers’ travel-bugs, the international lifestyle channel of M2B World, Shine8.com, will preview multiple episodes of “Estelle’s Paradise.” Indeed, with such programming and foresight, M2Btv is destined to become the front-runner in this highly-competitive market of VOD.

About Amaru Inc. (AMRU) and M2B

Amaru, Inc., a Nevada corporation, through its subsidiaries under the M2B brand, is a leader in the Broadband Media Entertainment business, and a major provider of interactive Entertainment-on-demand, Education-on-demand and e-commerce streaming over Broadband channels, Internet portals, and 3G devices. To date, the Company has launched multiple Broadband TV websites for Hollywood and Asian entertainment, education and online shopping, with over 100 channels designed to cater to various consumer segments and lifestyles. Its content covers diverse genres such as movies, dramas, comedies, documentaries, music, fashion, lifestyle, edutainment, and more. The M2B brand has established its competitive edge by offering access to an expansive range of content libraries for aggregation, distribution and syndication on Broadband and other media; including rights for merchandising, product branding, promotion and publicity.

Globally, Amaru Inc and M2B are expanding through several integrated companies including: 1. M2B World Inc – leads the US market and is based in Hollywood, CA. 2. M2B World Pte Ltd – directs the Asian markets through its Singapore office and representative office in Chengdu, China 3. M2B Australia Pty Ltd – oversees Oceania markets 4. M2B Entertainment Inc. – oversees Canadian market 5. M2B Commerce Limited – focuses on e-commerce and e-trading 6. M2B World Travel Limited - offers e-travel services 7. M2B Game World Pte Ltd – develops online gaming platforms and content 8. M2B Commerce Ltd (Cambodia) – oversees Indo China market 9. Amaru Holdings – drives content syndication and distribution

M2B offers consumers personalized entertainment through its wide range of broadband streaming channels available at www. m2bworld. com.

Safe Harbor Act The information posted in this release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements by use of the words "may," "will," "should," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "continue," "estimate," "project," "intend," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general economic and business conditions, effects of continued geopolitical unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, delays in completing various engineering and manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological innovations, shortages in components, production delays due to performance quality issues with outsourced components, and various other factors beyond the Company's control. For full statement, please refer to www. m2bworld. com

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Devoted Mother of Down Syndrome Son Shares Her Incredible Story to Help Others

2011-03-14T02:13:00.000-07:00

Devoted Mother of Down Syndrome Son Shares Her Incredible Story to Help Others

'Journey with Jeff by Sybil Y. Reisch' is an inspirational memoir of the joys and stresses of raising a special needs child.

Brockport, NY (PRWEB) January 11, 2008

'Journey with Jeff: Inspiration for Caregivers of People with Special Needs by Sybil Y. Reisch' is the astonishing true story of how Reisch's special needs son, Jeff, impacted everyone around him. Moving and heartwarming, the memoir offers help and support to caregivers.

Raising a special needs child can be difficult, but for author Reisch, it was a revelation, one she movingly chronicles in her supportive memoir: Journey with Jeff: Inspiration for Caregivers of People with Special Needs.

Reisch's son Jeff was born with Down syndrome. When he was eleven, she began working on her master's in special education to help him become all he could be. Caring for a special needs child can be challenging, but in this wise and honest book, Reisch portrays the joys and the sorrows that she experienced in her son's 27 years of life. She inspires readers to look at life and caretaking in a whole new way. As this warm, wise memoir proves, no one ever needs to feel alone in caring for a special needs child or an aging parent.

For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author through www. journeywithjeff. blogspot. com.
Journey With Jeff: Inspiration for Caregivers of People with Special Needs is available for sale online at Amazon. com, BookSurge. com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
Sybil Y. Reisch is a certified special education teacher who worked with students from nursery school through 12th grade until her retirement in 2000. The parent of a special needs son, she was also on the board of the Lifetime Assistance, Inc., a social service program. Her devotions and Sunday school resources have been previously published by Augsburg Publishers. She and her husband live in Brockport, New York.

About BookSurge
BookSurge Publishing is a DBA of On-Demand Publishing LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon. com Inc., (NASDAQ AMZN). BookSurge is a pioneer in self-publishing and print-on-demand services. Offering unique publishing opportunities and access for authors, BookSurge boasts an unprecedented number of authors whose work has resulted in book deals with traditional publishers as well as successful authorpreneurs who enhance or build a business from their professional expertise.

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Epcom announces SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 System Administration eLearning module

2011-03-12T10:13:00.000-08:00

Epcom announces SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 System Administration eLearning module

Epcom Corporation, a leader in educational and consulting services, today announced the release of its web based eLearning module ÂSuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 System AdministrationÂ.

Troy, MI (PRWEB) February 22, 2004

The module contains patent pending technologies enabling users to personalize their learning environment and track their progress through a simple yet sophisticated visual interface. These features are independent of the platform and location from which users access the web based eLearning module. More information is available at http://www. epcom. com/elearn (http://www. epcom. com/elearn). Epcom is the founding SuSE Linux training partner in North America, and provides the complete SuSE Linux instructor led curriculum in addition to its suite of software and systems development courses.

ÂWe are very excited about the benefits this technology offers to present and future Epcom customers,Â said Joseph Opyrchal, President and CEO of Epcom Corporation. ÂThe SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 System Administration eLearning module is designed to be information rich, time efficient, and enjoyable. Furthermore, the self paced and location independent nature of the course enables on demand education of customers around the world at their convenience; something not possible with instructor led training formats. We look forward to enhancing and extending our suite of eLearning modules in the weeks to come.Â

About Epcom Corporation

Epcom provides Information Technology, Communication, Network, and Engineering development, implementation, and support services through three complementary business units: Educational Services, Consulting Services, and Staffing Services. For over twenty years Epcom has lead or participated on hundreds of projects and trained thousands of professionals while working with and for worldwide industry leaders on some of their most challenging business and technology issues. Further information on Epcom is available at http://www. epcom. com (http://www. epcom. com)
SuSE is a registered trademark of SuSE Linux. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

Press Contact

Basil Hargrave-Thomas

Educational Services Manager

Epcom Corporation

E-mail: bthomas@epcom. com

"World Menopause Day" Observed by Women's Health Research Center and Osteoporosis Diagnostic & Monitoring Center with "Applause for Menopause" Educational Outreach Event on October 18, 2001

2011-03-12T06:59:00.000-08:00

"World Menopause Day" Observed by Women's Health Research Center and Osteoporosis Diagnostic & Monitoring Center with "Applause for Menopause" Educational Outreach Event on October 18, 2001.

October 18 has been observed around the world in countries such as Belgium, Argentina, Australia, and Japan, at the urging of the International Menopause Society and the North American Menopause Society. For the first time in the D. C./Baltimore region, local leaders in women's health care research will present a day of educational outreach on menopause, the serious health implications of which most women are uninformed.

(PRWEB) October 5, 2001

For more information contact:

(Media) Carolyn Stinson

Stinson Marketing Arts

Cstinson@stinsonmarketing. com

410-833-1880

YES, THERE IS A ÂWORLD MENOPAUSE DAYÂ!

(Just when you thought youÂd heard a ÂdayÂ for just about everything!)

A day of educational outreach in Laurel, Md. Â October 18, 2001

ÂWhether youÂre on the way, already there, or have been there/done thatÂ

The World Health Organization estimates that 1.2 billion women will be age 50 or over by the year 2030. ÂMenopauseÂ can bring with it serious dramatic health implications for women, including increased risk for heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis, as well as lifestyle changes. Research tells us more than half of women today are uninformed and unprepared to deal with this stage of midlife. The impact upon individualsÂ lives Â women and men Â and our communities is undeniable.

October 18 has been observed around the world in countries such as Belgium, Argentina, Australia, Korea, Japan and Spain, at the urging of the International Menopause Society and the North American Menopause Society. For the first time in our region, however, local leaders in womenÂs health care research will present a ÂWorld Menopause DayÂ open house event in Laurel, Md. Â a day of educational outreach.

This event is a gift back to the community from Laurel, Md. Based WomenÂs Health Research Center and the Osteoporosis Diagnostic & Monitoring Center, and will mark the WHRCÂs fifth anniversary.

Women (and men) may attend presentations throughout the day, including ÂSex & MenopauseÂ by renowned local physician James A. Simon, M. D., obtain bone density screening for osteoporosis by appointment, and will receive ÂMenopause KitsÂ and other give-aways.

Information will be available to attendees about the importance of volunteering for clinical trials to further medical research on emerging new therapies for womenÂs health issues and to obtain medical care for themselves.

For details on presentation times, visit www. odmcenter. com.

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Photography Legend Monte Zucker's Book by Amherst Media is Now Available

2011-03-12T02:23:00.000-08:00

Photography Legend Monte Zucker's Book by Amherst Media is Now Available

Monte Zucker was widely known as a master portrait photographer, but will perhaps be remembered even more fondly for his commitment to education. Over the course of his sixty-year career, Monte taught tens of thousands of young photographers--many of whom, now leaders in the field, credit Monte Zucker as the inspiration for their photographic style. http://www. amazon. com/Monte-Zuckers-Portrait-Photography-Handbook/dp/1584282134/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-6793363-8966358?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1191359463&sr=1-1

Buffalo, NY (PRWEB) October 3, 2007

New Book by Photography Legend Monte Zucker Released by Amherst Media Now Available Monte Zucker was widely known as a master portrait photographer, but will perhaps be remembered even more fondly for his commitment to education. Over the course of his sixty-year career, Monte taught tens of thousands of young photographers--many of whom, now leaders in the field, credit Monte as the inspiration for their photographic style. Monte, a world-renowned photographer and lecturer was named Portrait Photographer of the Year by the United Nations in 2002. He was also a recipient of the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International Lifetime Achievement Award.

In this book, completed shortly before his death in 2007, Monte Zucker presents a comprehensive guide to the flawless lighting and elegant posing techniques that have made his images stand the test of time. Also covered are step-by-step techniques for determining how best to flatter each subject, tips for studio and location portraits, and creative ideas for enhancing your images. A testament to one of photography's legendary figures, this is a must-have book for all portrait photographers. Buy it here, http://www. amherstmedia. com/miva/merchant. mvc? Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AM&Product_Code=1846 (http://www. amherstmedia. com/miva/merchant. mvc? Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AM&Product_Code=1846).

Amherst Media presents page after page of Monte's essential photographic lessons to enable photographers to achieve and exceed their financial and artistic goals. Providing instructions on how to conduct a well-crafted client consultation, readers will learn which angles of the face to photograph, how to pose the body, where to place the camera, and the proper positioning of lighting equipment in order to cultivate an emotional connection with clients to produce an ideal image. Chapters with expert advice on digital imaging cleanup and finishing techniques, clothing and makeup selection, and location and studio backdrop options to reinforce portrait concepts are also included.

Taken from the Monte Zucker website: Based on classical tradition, Monte's portraiture never strayed far from his original intent - to capture a moment in people's lives and memorialize it for posterity, In his own words, "I don't photograph the world as it is. I photograph the world as I would like it to be."

For further information or to receive a review copy, contact:
Kate Neaverth or Craig Alesse, Amherst Media®, 175 Rano Street, Suite 200, Buffalo, NY 14207
(800)622-3278
Fax (800)622-3298
Www. AmherstMedia. com

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Andrew "Andy" Karsner, Assistant Secretary Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to Present Keynote Address at Ecobuild America

2011-03-09T05:21:00.000-08:00

Andrew "Andy" Karsner, Assistant Secretary Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy to Present Keynote Address at Ecobuild America

Andrew "Andy" Karsner, Assistant Secretary Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy will present a keynote address at the Ecobuild America® conference and exhibit which runs May 19-22 in Anaheim, CA. The title of the keynote is "EERE for the Building Community."

Centerville, MA (PRWEB) March 18, 2008

A keynote address by Andrew "Andy" Karsner, Assistant Secretary Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, will grant building industry professionals at Ecobuild America 2008 an intimate look at the national perspective on renewable energy policy. Mr. Karsner will take the stage Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 1:00pm - 2:00pm at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.

His speech, "EERE for the Building Community" will be an exciting highlight of Ecobuild America taking place May 19-22. Learn what and where the Department of Energy/Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (DOE/EERE) Is budgeting and spending for the development and growth of green building, energy efficiency, and renewable energy for our build environment. Discover how that affects your projects and how to best work with these DOE initiatives.

The Ecobuild America conference and exhibit, welcomed by Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, is focused on sustainable, green, and high performance solutions for the built environment. Ecobuild America is held in cooperation with: Green Mechanical Council™; Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) U. S. Commercial Service, U. S. Department of Commerce and buildingSMART™ Alliance. The event is endorsed by: American Institute of Architects, Los Angeles Chapter and Construction Specifications Institute, Los Angeles Chapter. The Gold corporate sponsor is Autodesk® and Silver Corporate sponsors are: SG Blocks and US CAD.

About Alexander Karsner
Alexander "Andy" Karsner was unanimously confirmed by the Senate as America's ninth Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and sworn-in as a member of the sub-cabinet by Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman on March 23, 2006.

The Assistant Secretary manages the Department of Energy's (DOE) $1.47 billion applied science, research, development, and deployment portfolio, which promotes marketplace integration of renewable and environmentally sound energy technologies. His Office also bears primary responsibility for education, conservation, regulation and efficient use of our nation's energy resources, including federal energy management, building codes, appliance standards, and the Energy Star program, amongst others. Assistant Secretary Karsner leads Administration efforts to implement several prominent Presidential Initiatives, including " The 20 in 10 Plan" to reduce our dependency on gasoline 20% by 2017; and "The Advanced Energy Initiative" which aims to accelerate breakthroughs in the way we power our cars, homes, and businesses; both announced by President Bush in consecutive State of the Union Addresses.

How to attend
Admission to Mr. Karsner's keynote and the accompanying comprehensive two day exhibit May 21-22 is $25 before April 11, 2008. Register at http://www. ecobuildamerica. com (http://www. ecobuildamerica. com).

About Ecobuild America, LLC
Ecobuild America, LLC (Centerville, MA) under the leadership of principals Richard C. Vendola, Jr., and George Borkovich manages and produces Ecobuild America, Ecobuild Fall, AEC-ST, and AEC-ST Fall. Together they have a depth of experience in technology and event planning, for the AEC industry, including creating and managing the former A/E/C SYSTEMS International conference and exhibition.

Note to Press: Please include Ecobuild America in your print and online event calendars. To receive a complimentary press pass, email your contact info. and a link to an article with your byline to laura. edwards @ ecobuildamerica. com. You may access additional press releases at www. ecobuildamerica. com or www. aecst. com - click on the Media tab.

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Far East Bio-Tec Co., Ltd. (FEBICO) announces relocation to NanKang Software Park

2011-03-08T09:13:00.000-08:00

Far East Bio-Tec Co., Ltd. (FEBICO) announces relocation to NanKang Software Park

FEBICO is relocating its facilities to one single site at the NanKang Software Park.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (PRWEB) December 3, 2003

Far East Bio-Tec, Ltd. (FEBICO) today announces the relocation of company Taipei offices and research labs to Nankang Software Park in December. The company will hold a relocation celebration party at the new location on Friday, December 12th.

The new office is 8,600 square foot (800 sq. meters) in size and includes a research laboratory. Mr. C. C. Chiueh, the companyÂs managing director, said, Â The new Nankang Headquarter relocation will provide FEBICO further opportunities in its strategic expansion that is already underway.Â Biotechnology companies like FEBICO see the park as ideal complement to its growing culture of innovation and entrepreneurship and an opportunity for long-term strategic growth. The new location will also enable FEBICO to combine its existing Taipei facilities at a new site, saving costs.

The new FEBICO Nankang Headquarter is located with a cluster of biotech companies on San-Chung Road in Taipei, neighboring Academia Sinica, the key research center of Taiwan, and other higher education institutions around the Greater Taipei area, providing a wealth of human resources. Situated near the San Yat-Sen Freeway, the High Speed Railway and the intersection of the Mucha and Nankang lines of the MRT, the Software Park is at the transportation hub of Taipei City's Eastern District. You can reach both the San Yat-Sen Freeway and the Eastern Ring Rapid Road System in 2 minutes.

FEBICO is an established quality microalgae producer and research company based in Taiwan. The company has been in the microalgae business for nearly 3 decades supplying quality phycobiliproteins and microalgae products to research, vitamin, and cosmetic companies in the USA, Europe, Japan, and Greater China regions. Please contact FEBICO if prospective party is interested in expanding product pipeline to include microalgae. Product sample is available for evaluation. FEBICO offers Quality, Support, and Competitive Prices.

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FEBICO is a leading biotechnology company that researches, develops, manufactures and commercializes microalgae products. FEBICO is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.

New Location

Far East Bio-Tec Co, Ltd., Taipei.

Room A, 13th Floor

No.3, Yuan Chiu Street, NanGang District

Taipei 115, Taiwan

Tel: 02-2655-8198

Fax: 02-2655-8196

10 Million Workers Gain New Health and Behavior Change Tool - eMindful Courses Offered to Client of Leading Online Health Change Provider

2011-03-05T03:00:00.000-08:00

10 Million Workers Gain New Health and Behavior Change Tool - eMindful Courses Offered to Client of Leading Online Health Change Provider

Ten million employees around the United States will now have mindful health and diet changes at their finger tips as eMindful. com, a leading source of online health and wellness information and education, partners with Convergence Health (www. convergencehealth. com).

Vero Beach, FL (PRWEB) July 22, 2009

"Even as we see growing concern over the health of today's workforce, we know that companies want to work with a one stop shop that can provide health risk assessment, tools for healthy behavior change, and incentives programs," explains Kelley McCabe Ruff, founder and CEO of eMindful. com, which offers online behavior change classes such as mindful eating and stress management. "Clients of Convergence Health, which reaches ten million workers, will now be able to access our proven healthy behavior change classes on-line as part of their commitment to greater health."

According to the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services every dollar spent by companies on improving the health of their workforce, results in savings of $1.49 to $4.91 in health care costs and lost work time. Ruff notes that web-based programs are a natural match for the contemporary workforce.

"Partnering with Convergence Health also allows eMindful to offer a whole suite of wellness products that include the tools for health assessment and information available from Convergence Health," says Ruff.

"Through Convergence Health, employees can complete an online health risk assessment, receive personalized recommendations for improving their health risk factors, and participate in group classes, such as those offered by eMindful, to learn the skills and tools that support behavior change," says Byron Gehring, CEO of Convergence Health. "We put a menu of complementary health tools literally at their finger tips."

This partnership builds on the recently developed partnership with gBehavior. com, a company that develops software packages that allow employers to outline key healthy behavior changes and track their employees' success in adopting them. Employees receive online shopping credits as they achieve the prioritized health goals.

These partnerships have the potential to be a cost-saving enhancement for companies and individuals, she notes. In the past four decades, annual healthcare spending has increased from $75 billion to over $2 trillion. Obesity-related medical procedures, such as joint replacements, diabetes management, and dialysis, increase annual healthcare costs by up to $6,000 compared to healthcare costs for people who are not obese, demonstrating the fiscal value of prevention efforts, says Ruff.

EMindful (www. emindful. com) is the leading Internet source for comprehensive health and wellness services. Courses include mindful eating, stress management, forgiveness, yoga, and qigong. eMindful's online courses offer cost-effective and convenient access to our internationally acclaimed team of experts with whom you may see, hear, and interact via the virtual classroom in the comfort of your home, at the office, or anywhere you can have a broadband Internet connection.

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Indianapolis Star Showcases Goat Milk Stuff™ as Environmentally-Friendly Goat Milk Soap Company

2011-03-01T14:40:00.000-08:00

Indianapolis Star Showcases Goat Milk Stuff™ as Environmentally-Friendly Goat Milk Soap Company

Goat Milk Stuff's PJ Jonas wrote about environmentally-friendly GMS goat milk soap in The Indianapolis Star.

Charlestown, IN (Vocus) October 20, 2010

Goat Milk Stuff™ announced that “Going green has worked well for the environment and our Goat Milk Stuff business of all-natural goat milk soap.”

The Indianapolis Star newspaper showcased the business in an article by PJ Jonas, co-founder of the company that makes and markets homemade, all-natural, chemical-free goat milk soaps and other products.

Marketing a full line of goat milk soaps, body lotions, bath bombs, laundry soap and other products, Goat Milk Stuff’s products are available online at http://www. GoatMilkStuff. com and at select specialty stores.

Goat Milk Stuff’s natural, moisturizing goat milk soaps range in price from $5 to 6.50 for each 5 ounce bar that comes wrapped in an environmentally-friendly, hand-stamped cotton bag.

In the article, she said, “Living green is standard at the Jonas household. As a mom of eight children, I was concerned about all the harsh chemicals in the soaps and shampoos my children used on their skin.”

PJ Jonas and her husband, Jim, formed Goat Milk Stuff and run the family business with the help and support of their children, aged 3 to 13. The children all have age-appropriate jobs, ranging from milking and tending the family’s goats to bagging soap and answering customer questions.

In the newspaper Indianapolis Star article and online at http://www. IndyStar. com, she explained, “What started as a hobby making soaps for our eight children to use, rather than harsh chemical-laden soap and bath products, has turned into a national business for us.”

“There are so many educational opportunities that are available to our home-schooled children because we live and work green. Gardening, raising goats, conserving energy, and helping with the business all lead to fun times and skills that are enhancing their lives and their educations,” PJ Jonas noted.

“We already had several dairy goats on our small Charlestown farm that we used for healthy, raw milk. Since I knew that goat milk was not only healthy to drink but wonderful for our skin, I began making our own chemical-free, goat milk soap for our family,” said Jonas.

She wrote, “We quickly fell in love with the wonderful scent and the silky-soft way the soap made our skin feel. We shared our soap with family and friends and it soon became apparent that our goat milk soap was helping their sensitive and dry skin problems. We began selling our soap at festivals, which ultimately led to an online business at http://www. GoatMilkStuff. com. We've expanded our line of soaps to include liquid soap, solid lotions, bath soap, lip balms and laundry soap.”

Jim, the Goat Milk Stuff co-founder said, “Living green is about doing more than the obvious. We don't apply extra heat to our soap to rush the curing process. Instead, we let the soap cure naturally for six weeks. This saves energy and leads to a gentler, creamier, longer-lasting soap.”

Goat Milk Stuff™ is based in Charlestown, Indiana, and markets natural goat milk soaps. Goat Milk Stuff™ and GMS™ are trademarked brands and assure the finest quality of product and value. Look for Goat Milk Stuff™ Goat Milk Soaps, GMS Lip Balms, GMS Lotions, GMS Bath Bombs and GMS Laundry products that are environmentally-friendly and produced, marketed and priced responsibly to offer consumers the finest Goat Milk Soaps and related bath products in America.

Online at http://www. GoatMilkStuff. com, the Jonas’ company markets a full range of products that are quickly shipped directly to consumers. The Goat Milk Stuff™ website also lists retail stores across America where shoppers can find Goat Milk Stuff™ products. Media contact is Brian Dobson at DobsonPR. com or bd (at) dobsonpr (dot) com.

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Youngstown State University Announces New Master's Degree Program in Response to Job Market Demand

2011-02-26T08:45:00.000-08:00

Youngstown State University Announces New Master's Degree Program in Response to Job Market Demand

There are far more jobs than applicants for board certified applied behavior analysts. This demand has led to a new master's program in psychology at Youngstown State University in Ohio. The program will start this Fall with five students and will expand in coming years. Graduates of the program will find many job opportunities despite the lack of jobs right now in other fields.

Youngstown, Ohio (PRWEB) March 25, 2009 -

Youngstown State University is one of the first Ohio universities (http://www. ysu. edu/neomfa) to introduce a master's program in applied behavior analysis. The new program which will be in the psychology department begins this Fall.

The idea for the program came from assistant professor of psychology Michael Clayton. Clayton saw a significant need for graduates in the fields of autism treatment, geriatrics, developmental disabilities and special education. Employers in the Mahoning Valley are in need of professionals with master's-level training.

"Our master's program is the only program of its kind in Northeast Ohio. Ohio State University is the next closest opportunity. Our students can leave the program with a strong job outlook in applied psychology," said Clayton, who earned his Ph. D. from the University of Nevada, Reno.

When the master's track is initiated in the fall, four to six students will be accepted, but eventually that number will rise to 15. Students will earn considerable professional training in the program.

Students in the program will gain two years of practical experience working hands-on with different populations of people for each of their two years. They'll also be prepared to pass the certification exam. "Graduates will be qualified to sit for the certification exam in order to be certified as behavior analysts. They will be prepared to take many of the available jobs in the psychology field" Clayton said.

While many fields are cutting jobs in the recession, this is one job category that is in demand. "There are far more jobs than there are applicants in the field. Salaries of $60,000 per year are common with a master's degree and board certification in applied behavior analysis," he said.

Help for the new program came from the YSU Psychology department, Shearle Furnish, dean of the YSU College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the YSU Graduate School, and Tracy Thurkow of Pittsburgh's Continuous Learning Group.

About Youngstown State University
YSU was founded in 1908 and is an urban research university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The university offers both undergraduate, master's degree programs and doctorates. Master's Degrees include graduate music programs (http://fpa. ysu. edu/music), and more. Nearly 14,000 students from Ohio, Pennsylvania, the other 48 states, and 45 foreign countries attend YSU. The student/faculty ratio is 19:1 which shows a strong commitment to the success of each student.

To learn more about the new Master's program in psychology and information about Youngstown, an ohio university (http://www. ysu. edu/neomfa) see www. ysu. edu or call Clayton at 330-941-1613.

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The Short Sales Solution: Professionals and Prospective Investors Will Learn the Art of Pre-Foreclosure Deal-Making at Phoenix Seminar

2011-02-26T07:31:00.000-08:00

The Short Sales Solution: Professionals and Prospective Investors Will Learn the Art of Pre-Foreclosure Deal-Making at Phoenix Seminar

Advanced Real Estate Concepts, LLC founder and CEO, Oscar Morante, is offering his highly acclaimed seminar, "Short Sales A-Z," in Phoenix, Arizona on June 15, 2007. The event will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn, Phoenix Airport, 3422 E. Elwood St. Morante created the tutorial to teach real estate and legal professionals, as well as private investors, how to increase their knowledge of the pre-foreclosure sales process and find a method for building wealth through leveraging available properties for short term gain.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) June 5, 2007

Morante created the tutorial to teach real estate and legal professionals, as well as private investors, how to increase their knowledge of the pre-foreclosure sales process and find a method for building wealth through leveraging available properties for short term gain.

In the last several years, lenders have aggressively competed by offering low rates and high debt-to-equity ratios. Not all deals made were sound business decisions. They are now looking for solutions to liquidate their growing inventory of properties. Because lenders don't make their money by holding property long-term, they will always look to sell off excess holdings, even if they take a loss. They are especially interested in sales that will minimize their losses so they can preserve more of their investment capital.

Property owners who find themselves in financial trouble and can no longer keep up with escalating payments, are also looking for ways to cut their losses and survive with at least something to show for their investments in a home or commercial property.

The second and third mortgage holders are at greater risk when a property goes into foreclosure. They often get nothing after a property is sold on the auction block for less than market value at the discretion of the first mortgage holder.

According to Oscar Morante, Short Sales A to Z (http://www. bestshortsales. com/events/index. html) teaches participants how to recognize the best deals that are available in the current market and how to create a win-win situation for both lenders and sellers.

"As the buyer who comes to the rescue, a savvy investor is able to acquire property at below market value and sell at a profit even in a down market," said Morante.

Phoenix is a particularly lucrative market for short sales. At present, there are more than 18,000 homes that are at risk because of their owners' financial problems - ranging from being over mortgaged, in default, or because they are part of a bankruptcy proceeding.
Short Sales A to Z (http://www. bestshortsales. com/events/index. html) is a full day comprehensive training program that delivers the nuts and bolts details of how to negotiate and execute short sales to real estate investors and professionals at all experience levels.

According to Lori Sterley, a real estate broker and mortgage broker
With Keller Williams in Seattle, Washington, the seminar is one of the most effective she has attended. "Unlike so many seminars that throw so much at you but only touch on topics - expecting you to take time to digest it all later - Oscar's talk is totally understandable from beginning to end," said Sterley. "He makes you feel you are ready to walk out of the meeting room and get started."

The seminar is especially popular with real estate agents who find it identifies opportunities to earn commissions from transactions that would not be possible without short sales.

"This seminar is for people who may know enough about the short sale market to be interested in learning about the more sophisticated parts of the process," said Morante. "But it's also suitable for people who are just becoming interested in real estate investing because we review the basics in such a compelling way. We teach people how to get an appropriate return for rendering a valuable service. Lenders and sellers all benefit from the sale of property that otherwise would be foreclosed on. The approach we teach is not predatory; it's highly ethical. The skills our students learn put them in a position to do well by doing good."

Morante presents highly technical material in a way that makes it easy to understand. Participants in the seminar leave ready to immediately begin locating properties that are candidates for per-foreclosure sales and are ready to begin negotiating with lenders on behalf of sellers so that they can acquire the property at a fair price, given the less acceptable alternatives. Sellers are able to prevent financial disaster and lenders are able to recover at least a portion of their investment.

Real estate agents in California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Idaho can earn continuing education credits by attending the seminar. Arizona, Texas and New Mexico will accredit the course in the very near future.

Registration for the Phoenix Seminar is at 7:30am at the Hilton Garden Inn. The class runs from 8:00am until 6:00pm. The cost is $350.00 at the door. Early Bird discount tickets are available for purchase online at www. bestshortsales. com until 24 hours prior to event registration.

Click the following links to view Advanced Real Estate Concepts' video presentations:

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Jen’sFabulousStuff. com Co-founder, Jen Hillenga, Wins 2010 FEP International Photographer Golden Camera Award

2011-02-15T22:23:00.000-08:00

Jen’sFabulousStuff. com Co-founder, Jen Hillenga, Wins 2010 FEP International Photographer Golden Camera Award

Jen Hillenga, M. Photog. Cr., Partner and Co-Founder of Jen’sFabulousStuff. com and Momento Images, LLC, recently was awarded the Golden Camera Award at the Federation of European Professional Photographer’s European Professional Photographer of the Year Awards.

Savage, MN (PRWEB) September 14, 2010

Over 700 photographers from over 25 countries participated in this year’s competition, making Hillenga’s first-place even more memorable. She has been invited to the Photokina Exhibition in Cologne, Germany on September 22nd to accept her award during the FEP European Golden Camera ceremony. Hillenga is also in the running for overall “FEP European Professional Photographer of the Year for 2010,” which will be announced at the ceremony.

A “Certificates Ceremony” for the top 3 winners in each category will take place during the “2nd FEP European Congress of Professional Photographers”, which will be held on February 6th-8th, 2011, at the Lyon Convention Centre, Lyon, France.

“We are so proud of Jen and her many accomplishments,” said Jack G. Cosentino, Managing Director of JensFabulousStuff. com (http://www. jensfabulousstuff. com). “This year Jen swept the Minnesota Professional Photography Awards by scoring a perfect 100 as well as receiving the Minnesota Portrait Photographer of the Year, Dworshak Award, ASP award, Kodak Gallery Award, Fuji Masterpiece Award and Canon Par Excellence. It is not surprising that many others are noticing her immense talent and dedication to the industry that she loves so much. “

The winning portraits (the winner, second and third place in each category) will be printed by Epson and will be exhibited at the Epson stand. The print collection will then travel throughout major European countries and will also be exhibited at the FEP Congress.

About Jen’sFabulousStuff. com

Established in 2008, Jen’sFabulousStuff. com has quickly become the leader in online professional products for photographer’s around the world. Jen’sFabulousStuff. com strives to provide customers the best possible service and selection with products from over 35 artist contributors that represent “the best talent in the industry”. Whether it’s marketing products, templates and actions, to educational products, Jen’sFabulousStuff. com offers new product weekly to over 105,000 happy customers in over 100 countries around the world and growing.

About Momento Images Fine Art Portrait Photography

With a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art and Graphic Design, Jen Hillenga began her career in photography in 1997, working for three different portrait studios before opening her own studio in Savage, MN, Momento Images in 2004. By aggressive marketing, she and her partner, Kate Thram, have become one of the leading studios in their area in a very short amount of time. Momento Images experience is unlike any other in the nation with a combination of imagery and business acumen second to none.

Momento Images focuses on the story behind each image and the internal as well as external beauty of each subject by relating to clients with sensitivity and humor. They strive to create imagery that moves the viewer, experimenting with imagination and drawing inspiration from fine art, music, fashion and other photographers. Jen and Kate believe inmaking sure that you are photographing for yourself, remembering to be true to your artist and creating images that make you happy. They create moments of poetic expression that touch your emotions…images that are a feast for the eyes and a journey for the mind.

More information can be found online at https://www. jensfabulousstuff. com (https://www. jensfabulousstuff. com) and at https://www. momentoimages. com (https://www. momentoimages. com)

For additional information, contact:
Jack G. Cosentino
Jen’sFabulousStuff. com
Phone +1.877.322.8596
Fax +1.952.746.8036
Info(at)jensfabulousstuff(dot)com
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Communication Expert Tells How to Make Dads Feel Extra Appreciated for Father’s Day

2011-02-14T12:49:00.000-08:00

Communication Expert Tells How to Make Dads Feel Extra Appreciated for Father’s Day

With Father’s Day coming up June 20, sons, daughters and wives everywhere are looking for ways to do right by Dad. David Cunningham, Landmark Education communication expert, offers some suggestions for making dads everywhere feel extra appreciated.

San Francisco, CA (Vocus) May 8, 2010

With Father’s Day coming up June 20, sons, daughters and wives everywhere are looking for ways to do right by Dad. David Cunningham, Landmark Education (http://tinyurl. com/36f28om) communication expert, offers some suggestions for making dads everywhere feel extra appreciated.

Cunningham says what most dads really want is a simple “thank you” along with respect, appreciation and gratitude. He offers these simple, practical tips for making dads feel special on Father’s Day and all year long:

1. Say thanks for a specific moment.

While any form of appreciation is a gift, dads especially appreciate being acknowledged for something specific they have done. Cunningham suggests family members shine a spotlight on a particular time dad did something really generous, protective or loving. Maybe he believed in a child when no one else seemed to, or he built a tree house one summer, or always checks to make sure family members’ cars are running well. Sons and daughters who are also parents can think about what they would like to be acknowledged for. Whether it was a small act of kindness or an act of “only-a-dad heroism,” spouses and children can make Father’s Day special by reliving the memory with Dad — and thanking him.

2. Tell dad he is loved and appreciated for loving his family.

People express love in a lot of different ways, and sometimes men in particular aren’t sure that the people closest to them realize how much they are loved, Cunningham says. Family members can tell Dad in no uncertain terms that his love is appreciated as a true gift.

3. Let Dad know he got the job done!

The biggest thing for any dad is to know is that his kids are okay. Children can reassure their fathers of that fact by letting him know their life works — and by giving him the credit he is due for his part in that success. The point is not that things are perfect or that Dad always did everything perfectly, but that even with all the inevitable ups and downs and everything that’s happened or not, Dad is valued for helping his children to be responsible for their lives.

“There’s not a human being alive who isn’t touched and moved by acknowledgement and appreciation, and your father is no exception,” Cunningham says. “So sure, give him a gift if you want or take him out for a steak dinner. Just remember that having his success as a dad be real for you and him is what makes Father’s Day be an occasion of true celebration and love.”

David Cunningham is a communication expert and seminar leader for Landmark Education (http://www. landmarkeducationnews. info/), a personal and professional growth, training and development company that's had more than 1.2 million people use its programs to cause breakthroughs in their personal lives as well as in their communities, generating more than 100,000 community projects around the world. In The Landmark Forum (http://www. possibilitydirectory. com/), Landmark’s flagship program, people cause breakthroughs in their performance, communication, relationships and overall satisfaction in life. For more information, please visit www. landmarkeducation. com.

Media Contact:
Michelle Tennant Nicholson
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International movers investigate growing need for workforce mobility at Worldwide ERC Global Workforce Summit

2011-02-13T22:55:00.000-08:00

International movers investigate growing need for workforce mobility at Worldwide ERC Global Workforce Summit.

International moving specialist, Burke Bros Moving Group www. burkebros. co. uk based in the West Midlands, UK, recently spent three days at the Worldwide ERC® Global Workforce Summit® in Denver, USA, rubbing shoulders with some of the highest profile professional HR executives, who represent some of the biggest blue chip companies, in the world.

Wolverhampton, West Midlands (PRWEB) November 28, 2007

The 2007 Global Workforce Summit® www. erc. org which took place between 24th & 26th October, is a networking, learning, benchmarking and idea exchange event that attracts leading HR innovators, strategists and professionals in the workforce mobility industry. It is designed to ensure a high level of interaction and engagement. The Summit programs included thought-provoking educational sessions that address today's workforce challenges and solutions, as well as small-group discussions and roundtables that create unique opportunities for in-depth exploration of topics. The Summit also features an exhibition area highlighting leading service providers in workforce mobility.

As a leading removal services provider in their field, Burke Bros Moving Group have consistently developed their own experience and expertise in the International movers arena, and are highly-qualified to work with these big blue-chips names, to play their part in helping them create a painless and stress-free removals experience for the relocation of their staff.

When it comes to the size of the market, ERC stated that the figures for U. S. domestic employer assisted job-related relocations is approximately 450,000 per year, whilst the estimates for international employer relocations are about 394,000. Most companies indicate that domestic relocation has remained somewhat static for several years now, however, the real growth area is in the international arena.

Burke Bros Director, Chris Burke, said "The service support needed by these blue-chip companies, in moving their workforces abroad, sometimes moving 100's of people at the same time, from one country to the next, is an incredibly complex operation."

Worldwide ERC® www. erc. org is the association for professionals who oversee, manage, or support U. S. domestic and international employee transfer in the relocation marketplace. They were founded in 1964 to help their members overcome the challenges of workforce mobility. Their members come from many professions - HR; recruiting, government; military; real estate; financial services; counselling; consulting; and many more, especially in Burke Bros's case, domestic and International moving services.

Burke Bros are continually raising their standards of service and wanted to demonstrate their industry credentials and expertise to the event visitors, as well as showing how well established and professional they are, to their U. S. industry counterparts.

Gary Burke, Burke Bros Moving Group's Managing Director, said, "We believe we are well qualified to offer first class quality services in this buoyant International marketplace, especially with the well formed International network of specialist we've already worked hard to establish. Attending an event such as the Worldwide ERC exhibition in Denver, demonstrated to us that this work has great meaning for the mobility of company workforces and especially strengthening the job of the world's major employers."

Chris Starkey, Head of the Burke Bros International Department, said "We wanted to learn more about the steps needed to strengthen our understanding of transferees, service providers and large employers… and expand our network of colleagues and business associates."

In the global workforce mobility industry, Worldwide ERC membership is a hallmark of excellence and proficiency. Worldwide ERC provides members with remarkable resources, networking opportunities, and career-long connections. With offices in Washington, D. C., Brussels, Belgium, and Shanghai, China, Worldwide ERC has more than 13,000 members around the globe who manage or service the mobile workforce needs.

The next Worldwide ERC® Global Workforce Summit® www. erc. org is in Shanghai, China, 18th to 19th March 2008. The focus for this event will be on the Asia-Pacific region, which is a highly dynamic region of the world, where the competition for talent is fierce, the business environment lucrative and fluid. Many corporations will be present. The educational sessions will be led by HR professionals from multinational and other rapidly growing corporations with successful activity in the region. Some of the topics to be addressed will include: The Latest Update on China Regulatory Issues; Reverse Expatriation - Recruiting Chinese and Indians Back to their Homeland Countries; Innovative Approaches to Global Leadership Development;
The Effect of Advanced Technology on Future Work Practices and Workforce Mobility;
Geo-specific Focus on Workforce Mobility into the Following Markets: Korea, Thailand, Japan, Australia; India's Impact on Regional and Global Strategies; Vietnam: The Newest Competitor for Talent; and The Beijing Olympics - Implications for Expatriate Assignments: Corporate Planning, Expatriate Housing, and Mobility into China during the Olympic Surge.

If you have a need for workforce mobility and International relocation and would like to find out more about Burke Bros Moving Group and their comprehensive range of services tailored to help in moving staff members overseas, please visit the Burke Bros website at www. burkebros. co. uk or if you have any immediate questions or requirements, please contact Chris Burke on +44 (0)1902 714555

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Survey Shows Widespread Intolerance Occurring at the University Level

2011-02-11T08:16:00.000-08:00

Survey Shows Widespread Intolerance Occurring at the University Level

Study sponsored by Campus Tolerance Foundation shows bias incidents and sexual harassment prevalent at ten American universities; on bias, Harvard fares best, Ohio State worst; on sexual harassment, University of Washington fares best, Harvard worst

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 12, 2009

A study conducted across ten of our nation's college campuses to determine if they are physically and intellectually safe revealed disturbing levels of intolerance across the board. The Survey of more than 2,600 undergraduates, sponsored by Campus Tolerance Foundation (www. campustolerance. org), was conducted by the FDR Group from October 2008 to January 2009 and revealed the following alarming statistics:

-59% of all students surveyed said they have either witnessed or have been victims of bias incidents on campus;
-62% of women surveyed report that they have been victims of broader sexual harassment or personally know someone who has been; and
-33% of women surveyed were victims of serious sexual harassment -- forced sex, attempts to force sex, or attempts to force kissing or fondling -- or personally know someone who was

"As a grandmother of children soon to be looking at colleges to attend, I found these Survey results very disturbing, to say the least," said Marcella Rosen, founder of Campus Tolerance Foundation. "By publicizing these alarming findings, the Foundation hopes that colleges and universities will address bias where it exists, and that parents and students will consider tolerance when selecting a college."

The complete Campus Tolerance Survey, as well as the full questionnaire and top line data for each college, can be found at www. campustolerance. org

Schools surveyed:
-University of Washington, Seattle
-UCLA
-Texas A&M
-University of Nebraska, Lincoln
-Ohio State University
-George Washington University
-Harvard
-University of Florida, Gainesville
-University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
-Barnard

The Survey of then-current undergrads, which was conducted primarily through Facebook, is a follow-up to a 2007 pilot study funded by the Carnegie Foundation, among others, of three college campuses - University of California, Berkeley; Michigan State University; and Columbia University. Rosen notes that it was woefully apparent from the test results that intolerance against minorities was not a rare occurrence at the three universities, so the Foundation decided to raise additional funding to conduct more extensive research.

Specific findings of the Campus Tolerance Foundation Survey shows Ohio State University fared worst (at 69%) when it came to students witnessing or being victims of bias incidents (verbal insult, graffiti, physical threat or physical assault) on campus, followed by Texas A&M (66%), University of Florida (65%), University of Nebraska (64%), George Washington University (60%), University of Minnesota (58%), UCLA (57%), and University of Washington (56%). Harvard fared best (at 40%), followed by Barnard (42%).

On the subject of sexual harassment, an alarming 73% of female students surveyed at George Washington University said that they have experienced or witnessed broader sexual harassment; Barnard was at the low end of the spectrum (at 52%).

Regarding serious sexual harassment (forced sex, attempts to force sex, kissing or fondling), Harvard fared worst, with 45% of female students saying that they had been victims or personally knew a victim, followed by George Washington University (43%), Ohio State University (42%), University of Nebraska (40%), University of Minnesota (35%), UCLA (30%), and the University of Florida (30%). The University of Washington fared best (23%), followed by Barnard and Texas A&M (both 24%).

About Campus Tolerance Foundation
Campus Tolerance Foundation (www. campustolerance. org) was founded in 2002 to fight intolerance on college campuses. The Foundation champions diversity of opinion, tolerance and equal opportunity in higher education.

About FDR Group
The FDR Group (www. thefdrgroup. com) is a full-service, non-partisan public opinion research company with a mission to help foundations and other non-profits understand how the general public and key groups feel and think about their initiatives.

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American Cinema Editors (ACE) Announces Nominees for 55th Annual ACE Eddie Awards

2011-02-10T09:32:00.000-08:00

American Cinema Editors (ACE) Announces Nominees for 55th Annual ACE Eddie Awards

ACE Eddie Awards recognize outstanding editing in 7 categories of film, TV and documentaries and will honor James L. Brooks as ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year.

Universal City, CA (PRWEB) January 14, 2005

The American Cinema Editors (ACE) today announced nominations for the 2004 ACE Eddie Awards recognizing outstanding editing in seven categories of film, television and documentaries. Winners will be revealed during ACEÂs 55th annual black-tie awards ceremony on Sunday, February 20, 2005 in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel, where James L. Brooks will be honored with the ACE Golden Eddie Filmmaker of the Year Award and Dave Blewitt, A. C.E. and Jim Clark will receive Career Achievement awards.

There are six (6) nominees for Best Edited Feature Film (Dramatic) due to a tie.

Nominees, as announced by the ACE Board of Directors, are as follows:

BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (DRAMATIC):

The Aviator

Thelma Schoonmaker, A. C.E.

Collateral

Jim Miller & Paul Rubell, A. C.E.

Finding Neverland

Matt Chesse

Kill Bill: Volume 2

Sally Menke, A. C.E.

Kinsey

Virginia Katz, A. C.E.

Million Dollar Baby

Joel Cox, A. C.E.

BEST EDITED FEATURE FILM (COMEDY OR MUSICAL):

De-Lovely

Julie Monroe

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Valdis ÃskarsdÃ³ttir

The Incredibles

Stephen Schaffer

Ray

Paul Hirsch, A. C.E

Sideways

Kevin Tent, A. C.E.

BEST EDITED HALF-HOUR SERIES FOR TELEVISION:

Arrested Development: "Let 'Em Eat Cake"

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ObjectPlanet Launches Opinio 5.2 Â The Corporate & Enterprise Survey Software Solution

2011-02-02T11:04:00.000-08:00

ObjectPlanet Launches Opinio 5.2 Â The Corporate & Enterprise Survey Software Solution

ObjectPlanet AS (objectplanet. com) a leading provider of innovative Online Survey Software, Charting and Network Monitoring Solutions, has announced the launch of Opinio 5.2 The Corporate & Enterprise Survey Software.

OSLO, NORWAY (PRWEB) September 14, 2005

ObjectPlanet AS (www. objectplanet. com) a leading provider of innovative Online Survey Software, Charting and Network Monitoring solutions has announced the launch of Opinio 5.2 The Corporate & Enterprise Survey Software Solution.

Since launching Opinio 5 series, users of OpinioÂ have enjoyed features like multilingual support which allows survey administrators to publish single surveys in multiple languages, as well as the new collaboration feature which allows multiple administrators to post and exchange comments during the development of the survey.

OpinioÂ5.2 is further enhancing of the 5 series with new features that include invitee import with custom data, user/author search, improved error reporting, and an entirely new feature that allows the survey author to edit text in a running/live survey. OpinioÂ 5.2 also introduces the ability to see the online users, a special feature which is very useful when doing server maintenance, also added are overall security and other improvements for the markets most useful survey software all available for the corporate and enterprise editions.

"These are key features of Opinio 5.2 and it shows our dedication to meeting the ever increasing demands of today's companies whether they are doing business locally or globally" Â says Evan J. A. Ellingsen, International Sales Manager of ObjectPlanet. ÂOpinioÂ has been the choice of not only businesses but colleges, universities and educational institutions alike as we afford them even greater value with our special educational discountÂ followed Ellingsen.

"This new version elevates Opinio even further as the number one choice for data collection. Again we've received great feedback from our users on the new features, which confirms that we are on the right track as we are reaching for the perfect system for opinion research." Â says Torgeir Lund, ObjectPlanet CEO.

ObjectPlanet`s recent survey http://www. objectplanet. com/Opinio/ (http://www. objectplanet. com/Opinio/) shows that more than 90% of the respondents to a recent survey of Opinio customers would recommend the product to others and 80% of respondents noted that their investment had paid for itself in just four months or less! "This coupled with our ability to listen to our customers when developing new features has led to a tremendous response from the professional business market and with a special non-profit/education discount we have received a tremendous response from non-profits and educational institutions across the globeÂ says an enthusiastic Ellingsen.

OpinioÂSoftware is priced starting at USD 2,000 for the corporate edition and USD 3,750 for the enterprise edition. For more information please visit http://www. objectplanet. com (http://www. objectplanet. com) or for a test drive please take a few minutes and fill out the ObjectPlanet evaluation survey located at: http://www. opinio. net/opinio/s? s=1210 (http://www. opinio. net/opinio/s? s=1210)

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