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InfoValue and SuiteLinq™ Announce Partnership

2011-09-08T11:37:00.000-07:00

InfoValue and SuiteLinq™ Announce Partnership

Partnership combines InfoValue SuiteTV™ with SuiteLinq thin-client technology to provide comprehensive guest services.

Elmsford, NY (PRWEB) September 25, 2006

InfoValue Computing Inc. (InfoValue), experts in providing innovative, high-performance video streaming platforms and solutions, and SuiteLinq today announced the integration of InfoValue’s SuiteTV digital video hospitality solution with SuiteLinq’s thin-client computing hospitality solution for hotels throughout the world. The combined solution offers guests comprehensive entertainment and business-productivity features, including broadband Internet access, video on demand (VOD), and full access to Microsoft® Office applications.

“The combined solution resulting from this partnership provides guests comprehensive features for all their in-room entertainment and business needs,” said Aubrey Flanagan, InfoValue vice president of business development and solutions. “It leverages SuiteTV’s compelling video quality and SuiteLinq’s full-featured on-demand computing to create a memorable experience for guests — making it more likely they will become repeat customers.”

InfoValue’s SuiteTV allows guests to fully enjoy the latest digital media technology, including high definition-quality video, full-featured movies-on-demand, and IPTV with networked PVR and Time-Shifted Television (TSTV). In addition to guaranteeing the highest level of guest satisfaction, it provides hotels the capability of delivering targeted marketing, ads, and promotions directly to the guest's room.

“For too long, mid-sized hotels and their guests have been underserved by the traditional technology suppliers in this space,” said Craig Ziegler, president of SuiteLinq. “Property owners without large room counts who were looking for VOD and in-room computing and content delivery systems historically found their options to be unaffordable as well as out-of-step with modern media consumption trends. Hotel guests in the wired world not only expect their content options to be on-demand, but they also expect the ability to access multiple delivery devices simultaneously — just like they do at home. Having a Web-surfing function on the TV or an Internet cable in the room doesn’t cut it anymore. This partnership between InfoValue and SuiteLinq is truly the first of its kind in providing content and connectivity the way people want it, via a profitable business model that property owners have long needed.”

Learn more about InfoValue’s SuiteTV solution at www. infovalue. com and SuiteLinq’s thin-client applications at www. suitelinq. com.

About InfoValue

Founded in 1994, InfoValue are experts in providing comprehensive broadband streaming platforms and solutions. An industry pioneer, InfoValue is recognized for its innovations in advancing the video streaming technology that has set the pace in performance, scalability, and intelligence. The InfoValue QuickVideo™ broadband video streaming platform is based on a standards-compliant, open architecture that is optimized with innovative, patented technologies. InfoValue QuickVideo streaming software, currently being used by telecommunication carriers, corporations, governments, educational institutions, hospitality providers, and broadcasters around the world, offers interactive video-on-demand and video multicast capabilities as well as integrated video indexing, distributed video caching, server clustering, and video service management capabilities. InfoValue's corporate headquarters are located at 4 Westchester Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523. For more information on InfoValue or its products and services, visit www. infovalue. com, or call (914) 345 5980.

About SuiteLinq

SuiteLinq, Inc. serves the needs of the hospitality and extended stay industries by providing integrated, on-demand entertainment and business productivity solutions that deliver the ultimate in-room experience to guests and new revenue streams to property owners. SuiteLinq’s core service offering is eRoomsuite, comprised of turn-key components that can be installed individually or as a package:

SuiteLinq™ – A customized portal running on an in-room computer with high-speed Internet that offers a variety of free and pay-per-access features to the guest

SuiteCast™ – Free-to-guest broadcast and cable TV channels

SuiteVOD™ – Hollywood movies, informational programs, and a variety of pay-per-view video-on-demand content delivered in standard and high-definition formats

Property owners choose from several financial models offering no up-front installation fees, up to 55% share of revenues generated from guests at their property, full staff training, and 24/7 technical support. Video delivery options include a choice of large screen flat panel LCDs or Plasma TVs for a superb high-definition viewing experience. eRoomsuite is delivered via partnerships with world-class technology companies that include: Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, and Technisource. Corporate headquarters are located in Exton, Pa., with sales offices in Las Vegas and Baltimore. For more information, visit: www. suitelinq. com.

Agency Contact:

Peggy Stalhut, Wall Street Communications

Telephone: +1 631 423 4128

InfoValue Computing Contact:

Jane Villanueva

Telephone: + 1 914 345 5980 x 100

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NJAWBO's Salute To Women Leaders Luncheon in Celebration of Women's History Month - March 29, 2006

2011-09-08T08:55:00.000-07:00

NJAWBO's Salute To Women Leaders Luncheon in Celebration of Women's History Month - March 29, 2006

The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (www. NJAWBO. org) is sponsoring its 6th Annual Salute to Women Leaders Luncheon in Celebration of Women’s History Month on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston, NJ. This year’s featured speaker is Nancy Becker, President of Nancy H. Becker Associates, and the first women in New Jersey to launch her own public affairs firm.

Trenton, NJ (PRWEB) March 16, 2006

Hamilton, NJ March 16, 2006 -- The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (www. NJAWBO. org) is sponsoring its 6th Annual Salute to Women Leaders Luncheon in Celebration of Women’s History Month on Wednesday, March 29, 2006. This year’s featured speaker is Nancy Becker, President of Nancy H. Becker Associates, and the first women in New Jersey to launch her own public affairs firm. She has been in business for more than 25 years and devoted her efforts to promote women in government and business.

Carlie Carreira, Chairwoman for the Event and VP of Programming for NJAWBO commented, “Nancy will share her unique perspective on women, money and business. Her vast business knowledge, coupled with her political insights will make for an inspiring and compelling speaker for our event.”

Robin Tabakin, President of NJAWBO said, “We will also honor several outstanding women at the luncheon who have demonstrated entrepreneurial excellence through out the year. We have a tradition of highlighting those women who serve as role models or sponsors for the entire organization.”

The event will be held at the Crystal Plaza, 307 West Northfield Road, Livingston, New Jersey. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 am and conclude at 2:30 pm. The public is invited to attend. Seating is limited, so any interested individuals should reserve early. Please call NJAWBO to register at 609-581-2121 or see the website at www. njawbo. org.

The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) is the largest statewide women business owners’ organization in the United States with 12 chapters and over 1000 members. Networking, partnering, leadership, education and political advocacy are the hallmarks of the organization, which have made it a powerful resource for women business owners. Classes, seminars and informational events are offered to members, non-members and aspiring entrepreneurs through NJAWBO and NJAWBO's Women’s Business Center.

For further information about NJAWBO or NJAWBO's Women's Business Center, call the state headquarters at (609) 581-2121

Or visit the organization’s web site at www. njawbo. org.

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New Church Website Launched for Baltimore's Emmanuel Episcopal Church

2011-09-08T07:53:00.000-07:00

New Church Website Launched for Baltimore's Emmanuel Episcopal Church

DC design firm, Blue Water Media, design and launches new open source website for Baltimore Church, Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The new website offers many resources for the church and its members.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) January 5, 2009

Washington, DC web design company, Blue Water Media, just completed work on the new web presence for the Baltimore Episcopal Church, Emmanuel Episcopal. The Emmanuel Church congregation hail from both city and suburbs. The congregation is a diverse and spirited group whom come together for worship, friendship, discussion, and learning.

The new church website implements the latest in design and web strategies that provides an enhanced experience for the visitors. The website is built on the open source content management platform, Joomla. Joomla will allow the staff and clergy of Emmanuel to easily make changes and updates to the website. Blue Water Media recommended Joomla because it is an award-winning content management system that is easy to use and highly extensible.

The new church website offers many new resources to its users such as a blog by the Reverend, newsletter, calendar, private event scheduling for weddings and other events, education resources, music, and audio recordings of church sermons.

Keeping in-line with its mission to provide a friendly, diverse and stimulating community, the new website aims to keep the church-goers abreast of events, music, and well informed of church news. With the new website, Emmanuel Church looks forward to improved education, communication, and participation from their congregation. The Emmanuel Church's vision for the future is to inspire and embrace innovative thought and open-minded conversation. Inclusion is expected and all people are welcomed. Beliefs are put into action and people are encouraged to seek God, love their neighbor, and progress on their own spiritual journeys. This vision for the future is well communicated through the website, design, content, and usability - allowing for better communication between the church and its followers.

About Emmanuel Episcopal Church:
Emmanuel Church was organized in 1852, with the original sanctuary completed in 1854, designed in the English Country Gothic style by Niernsee and Nielsen. Its members, who had attended Christ Church at Gay and Fayette Streets in "Old Town" moved to Mount Vernon and built their new church. For more information, please visit: http://www. emmanueldowntown. org/ (http://www. emmanueldowntown. org/)

About Blue Water Media:
Blue Water Media is an award-winning web design company that offers internet marketing and support services to complement its design services. Located in Washington DC, Blue Water Media provides a number of solutions for businesses that want to expand their presence on the web. For more information, please visit http://www. bluewatermedia. com/ (http://www. bluewatermedia. com/)

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Awareness of Retirment Issues and Desire To Serve Growing Baby Boomer Market Earns Missouri Financial Planning Student First Scholarship in New University Program

2011-09-07T23:25:00.000-07:00

Awareness of Retirment Issues and Desire To Serve Growing Baby Boomer Market Earns Missouri Financial Planning Student First Scholarship in New University Program

Inaugural NAGDCA/InFRE Arthur N. Caple, Jr., Scholarship honors Missouri business studentÂs study of retirement income issues and assists pursuit of The International Foundation for Retirement EducationÂs Certified Retirement CounselorÂ® designation.

CHICAGO (PRWEB) September 16, 2005

Kevin Storm, a financial planning student at the University of Missouri-Columbia, will receive the NAGDCA/InFRE Arthur N. Caple, Jr., Memorial Scholarship in recognition of his academic achievements and awareness of issues affecting the growing field of retirement income management, the International Foundation for Retirement Education (InFRE) announced today.

Storm, a senior from Gravois Mills, Mo., will accept the scholarship Monday during the 2005 NAGDCA (National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators) Annual Conference in Miami. The award provides $1,000 for educational expenses and tuition to cover pursuit of InFREÂs Certified Retirement CounselorÂ® (CRCÂ®) designation.

"As the Baby Boomers approach retirement, the need for financial advisors and retirement counselors becomes more and more evident," Storm says. "This creates a huge opportunity for college students in my generation to help as advisors, and the CRCÂ® program will be vital to our success in this field."

Criteria for the scholarship, developed by NAGDCA and InFRE, focused on awareness of retirement income issues and knowledge of the personal finance industry.

A candidate must also be a U. S. citizen and a junior, senior or graduate financial planning student at one of the universities participating in the InFRE University Partnership Program, a new and unique project that enables financial planning students at participating universities to complement their curricula with InFRE-designed self-study components previously available only to retirement planning professionals.

The scholarship honors Arthur N. Caple, Jr., former Executive Director of the State of Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plans and former President of NAGDCA, who died in 2004. It is the first scholarship to recognize achievements by students in the University Partnership Program, which includes the University of Alabama; University of Georgia; Kansas State University; University of Missouri; and Texas Tech University.

The International Foundation for Retirement Education was founded in 1997 and is dedicated to informed, comprehensive education and certification programs for retirement professionals and to helping the American worker achieve retirement security. For more information about InFRE and retirement income management, call 847-756-7350 or visit www. infre. org.

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Vocus Sponsors Webinar Highlighting Best Practices for Government Public Relations Professionals

2011-09-07T07:54:00.000-07:00

Vocus Sponsors Webinar Highlighting Best Practices for Government Public Relations Professionals

Webinar offered in conjunction with the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC).

Lanham, MD (PRWEB) September 6, 2006

Vocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: VOCS (http://onlinepressroom. net/vocus/ir/)), a leading provider of on-demand software for corporate communications and public relations, today announced that it will sponsor a free webinar to help PR professionals in the public sector understand ways to improve and maximize their public relations efforts. Entitled “PR Best Practices for Government Communicators”, the webinar will feature Donna Roa, Director of Public Affairs of the Office of Research and Development at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is being offered in partnership with the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC).

The webinar will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 2:00pm ET and is part of the monthly Vocus PR Best Practices Webinar Series (http://www. vocus. com/prwebinars). Registration for the free educational session is available at www. vocus. com/prwebinars (http://www. vocus. com/prwebinars).

Government agencies play an important role in providing and maintaining essential services to communities across the United States. Communicating with the public regarding issues impacting them is a critical component in the effectiveness of a government agency and represents a distinct challenge for PR professionals in the public sector.

“PR Best Practices for Government Communicators” addresses these communication challenges and offers real-world insights to help government agencies more easily and effectively generate and implement a comprehensive public relations program. With a focus on creating targeted communications, tracking news coverage, and measuring and analyzing the results of PR efforts, this webinar will provide best practices that can extend beyond the realm of government agencies and be utilized by associations, corporations, or non-profits in their public relations programs.

The Vocus PR Best Practices Webinar (http://www. vocus. com/prwebinars) Series provides an informational resource for organizations of all sizes and types to gather and exchange public relations best practices and practical tips that can be applied to their everyday communications and campaigns. Each session follows real-life customer case studies focused on a variety of topics of interest to PR practitioners. The full series schedule as well as recorded replays of previous presentations is available at www. vocus. com/prwebinars (http://www. vocus. com/prwebinars).

Vocus provides a totally integrated on-demand software suite for PR professionals. The Vocus on-demand software suite manages media and analyst relationships; interactive email campaigns; projects and news; files, documents and other collateral; and online newsrooms. The software also analyzes media coverage and other PR information to provide real-time feedback on the effectiveness of PR campaigns and early intelligence on trends unfolding in the press.

About Vocus, Inc.

Vocus (NASDAQ: VOCS) is a leading provider of on-demand software for corporate communications and public relations. Our web-based software suite helps organizations of all sizes manage local and global relationships and communications with journalists, analysts, public officials and other key audiences. Our software helps customers manage media relations, news monitoring and analysis, interactive email campaigns, online newsrooms, and government relations activities. Vocus software is delivered as an easy-to-use and cost-effective annual subscription, with no need for internal hardware, software or IT support. Our software is currently available in five languages, and is in use by customers around the world. Vocus is based in Lanham, MD with offices in North America and Europe. For more information please visit www. vocus. com or call 800.345.5572.

This release contains "forward-looking" statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as "may," "will," "expects," "projects," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," "intends," "plans," "should," "seeks," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual future results to differ materially from those projected or contemplated in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be significantly impacted by certain risks and uncertainties described in Vocus' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Liz Ryan, WorldWIT CEO, Honored with 2005 Trailblazer Award by Association of Women in Communications

2011-09-04T18:36:00.000-07:00

Liz Ryan, WorldWIT CEO, Honored with 2005 Trailblazer Award by Association of Women in Communications

Queen of networking takes home third professional award this year for her role in helping women reach their professional goals.

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) April 27, 2005

Liz Ryan, CEO and founder of WorldWITÂ, the worldÂs largest on - and offline networking organization for women in business, was honored last evening with the 2005 Trailblazer Award at the Association of Women in Communications 2005 Women of Achievement awards banquet.

The Denver Professional Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications hosted the Woman of Achievement awards on Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at the Rialto CafÃ© in Denver. The Woman of Achievement celebration recognized women in the communications profession who have maintained a high level of excellence, and who have served as mentors by encouraging other women to achieve excellence.

The Trailblazer Award specifically recognizes pioneering women business owners. Thus, the AWC selected Liz Ryan, the founder of WorldWIT, as their 2005 Trailblazer recipient because of her vision to create the worldÂs largest online networking organization for professional women in business, formed for women to share advice and ideas with other women eager to Âconnect.Â

WorldWIT now connects nearly 40,000 women in business, education, philanthropy, government, the arts, sports, media, medicine, public service, science and technology from around the world via its free discussion groups (including RockyWIT in Colorado boasting 1,500 members) and, through Liz RyanÂs leadership, and has brought face-to-face networking and educational events to businesswomen in 26 countriesÂsince Liz took the personal, financial and career risk and launched the initial chapter, ChicWIT, in 1999.

The launch of individual WorldWIT chapters since Â99 has brought a new form of integrated networking and knowledge-sharing to women-in-business communities in Colorado and around the planet. There was a tremendous opportunity in these regions to create a strong community based on the combination of online, quick information-sharing and face-to-face events. Liz Ryan met the need and delivered much more by creating a more equitable and business-friendly society for the businesswomen of today and tomorrow.

In fact, this award comes on the heels of three other recent accomplishments. Liz was also honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from Colorado Women In Technology (February Â05), as well as the 2005 Advocacy Award (February Â05) from Enterprising Women magazine. In addition, WorldWIT was hailed WomanÂs Business Association of the Year at The 2004 StevieÂ Awards for Women Entrepreneurs.

Boulder resident, former Fortune 500 VP and mother of five, Liz Ryan has become a staple in the Colorado business community, her home state, as well as an esteemed Âbusiness expertÂ locally and nationally. Her columns appear regularly on Business Week Online as well as in various other publications. She is also the on-air expert for the local NBC affiliate, Denver's 9 News.

ÂWorldWIT has an exciting role in todayÂs economyÂto support and connect women business owners and women in business of all industries,Â says Ryan. ÂBeing honored with the 2005 Trailblazer Award only advances our vision of helping women entrepreneurs build their business and advance their careers.Â

To learn more about WorldWIT or to speak with Liz Ryan contact Kristi Hughes at 215-816-2954 or email kristih@worldwit. org.

About WorldWIT

Founded in Chicago in 1999, WorldWITÂ (www. worldwit. org), hailed WomanÂs Business Association of the Year at The 2004 StevieÂ Awards for Women Entrepreneurs, is the worldÂs largest online networking organization for professional women in business, formed for women to share advice and ideas with other women eager to Âconnect.Â It reaches nearly 40,000 women globally via moderated, local email discussion groups like ChicWIT (Chicago), HoustonWIT and BritWIT (Great Britain), and through local events and activities in 26 countries and 75 cities around the world.

The membership is free and is comprised of women who range from corporate CEOs, government officials, legal professionals, marketing and media experts to home-based consultants and entrepreneurs. Its founder, Liz Ryan, was the first female vice president at U. S. Robotics, and is a popular columnist, speaker and Âat work issuesÂ expert. She has been featured by such media as TIME magazine, Fortune magazine, The New York Times, CNN, CNBC and Comcast. Liz is also a regular contributor to Business Week Online and is the on-air workplace expert for DenverÂs NBC affiliate, 9 News. WorldWIT is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

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Scientific Inquiry a RIP~ing Success at Hawaii's Kaimuki Complex K-12 Schools

2011-09-02T16:52:00.000-07:00

Scientific Inquiry a RIP~ing Success at Hawaii's Kaimuki Complex K-12 Schools

One year after a scientific inquiry-based science education program, the "Research Investigation Process" (RIP), was introduced into the Kaimuki Complex of schools in Honolulu, Hawaii, evaluative data indicate a profoundly positive impact on teacher instruction and student learning of K-12 science.

Honolulu, HI (PRWEB) March 20, 2008

The Research Investigation Process (RIP ®), a research-based science education program for kindergarten through high school, changes the way teachers and students think and learn about science. The RIP was introduced to teachers and their students during the initial year (2006-2007) of 'RIP~ing at Science in Kaimuki Complex,' a federally-funded initiative supported through a competitive Title II Federal Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Grant targeting improvements in science and mathematics instruction in K-12 schools.

The RIP®, distributed and supported in schools by ANOVA Science Education Corporation (ANOVA Science; http://www. ScientificInquiry. com (http://www. ScientificInquiry. com); http://www. anovascience. com (http://www. anovascience. com)), emphasizes the thinking processes that scientists use to engage in their inquiries about the world. "Through our program, students learn standards-based science concepts by testing hypotheses related to objects and events that are interesting and important to them," stated Dr. Landsman, developer of the program and president of ANOVA Science. "The design of the RIP invites relevance into the learning experience as students initiate investigations based on their own interests, thus becoming participants in the development of the science curriculum aligned to standards."

One year of participation in this Kaimuki project has led to enthusiastic and scientifically-literate teachers and student learners across all grade and skill levels. Assessments administered throughout the year to the teachers and students involved in the project indicated that both showed increases in confidence in using scientific inquiry to learn about science. Both also showed sharp increases in their knowledge and understanding of how scientists conduct their investigations, especially the mathematics that are involved in the decision-making process in scientific inquiry. According to Dr. Alan Ramos, Complex Area School Renewal Specialist for Kaimuki Complex, "The students' writing and reports indicate more use of critical thinking, and their methods for conducting experiments are rigorous due to their understanding of data gathering and organizing, as well as their interpretations made from the data."

The Kaimuki Complex schools are prevalently Title I schools containing a high number of ELL and academically-challenged students. According to MSP project evaluator Dr. Bob Pergolizzi, "This is a highly successful program with regard to science education as evidenced by an impressive display of benchmark improvements in a traditionally difficult-to-reach population." Special Education students have also gained in their knowledge and skill in scientific inquiry evidenced by measures of performance on assessments administered periodically throughout the school year according to Dr. Pergolizzi's evaluation report for year one of the project.

When asked what he observed to be the impact of the RIP professional development on the teachers who had participated in the project, Dr. Ramos stated, "Many of our elementary teachers do not have formal training in the content of science. In self-assessments conducted prior to the RIP Program, many of the teachers indicated their knowledge level, competence and confidence level in teaching science in their classrooms was not very high. In the past year, since the inception of the RIP Program, our teachers who received training in the RIP Program have increased their understanding of Hawaii's science standards and their skills level in science has increased tremendously. This is evidenced by the observations made in their classrooms and the products of their students in science projects last year and this year."

According to Ramos, "Monthly walk-through of all classrooms has revealed a definite improvement: more student work is being displayed and there is an increased excitement for learning." "This partnership raised the enthusiasm of the teachers in our complex and also enabled them to have a 'can do' attitude about teaching science to students because of their increased knowledge, competence and confidence."

Teachers also expressed positive attitudes regarding the relevance and rigor that the RIP is bringing into their classrooms. For example, National Board Certified and Hawaii's 2007 State Teacher of the Year, 10th grade Kaimuki High School science teacher Jami Muranaka stated, "Many of my students have never had the opportunity to participate in open inquiries before coming to my class. When asked to make observations and formulate a research question, they are dumbfounded because in the past they have always been told what the research question was and how to investigate it. I think the fact that my students can actually formulate a research question and construct a testable hypothesis on their own is evidence that they are being challenged to think critically."

Based on his analysis and overall review of the combined quantitative and qualitative data generated by both teachers and students, Dr. Pergolizzi concluded that "The primary goals of the MSP 'to increase the academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers' are clearly being met by the RIP~ing at Science in Kaimuki Complex program." "As an individual with concerns about the future of science education in America and around the world, I would like to see the RIP program broadly implemented elsewhere without delay."

RIP is a trademark or registered trademark and service mark or registered service mark, of ANOVA Science Education Corporation, ANOVA Science Publishing, and Dr. Robert Landsman in the U. S. and/or other countries. ANOVA Science Education Corporation assists schools in implementing scientific research-based science education programs, providing students with critical thinking and decision-making tools for life-long learning skills that support economic growth and the maintenance of security in the USA. As sole distributor of products and services associated with the Research Investigation Process (RIP ®) inquiry-based science education program for K-12 schools, the contribution of ANOVA Science's vision, services and products toward the nation's movement for science education reform has been recognized and is well received by national and state education organizations. ANOVA Science's activities and services include professional development workshops, seminars and projects; teacher coaching and mentoring; curriculum development addressing state and national standards; and publishing education materials available online at http://www. anovascience. com (http://www. anovascience. com) or http://www. ScientificInquiry. com (http://www. ScientificInquiry. com).

For more information about the RIP or to speak with Dr. Landsman directly, please call 808-741-8512.

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Govplace 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Benefited The Armed Forces Foundation and The Children’s Inn at NIH

2011-09-02T06:14:00.000-07:00

Govplace 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Benefited The Armed Forces Foundation and The Children’s Inn at NIH

This year’s federal industry and agency networking event was held at 1757 Golf Club.

Reston, VA (PRWEB) June 8, 2010

The 3rd Annual Govplace Federal Agency & Industry Golf Tournament was held on May 21, 2010 at the 1757 Golf Club in Dulles, VA.

There were 120 golfers from several federal agencies and manufacturer partner companies participated in this charitable event. Proceeds from this year’s golf tournament will be donated to two worthy causes – The Armed Forces Foundation and The Children’s Inn at the National Institute of Health (NIH).

The Armed Forces Foundation (http://www. armedforcesfoundation. org (http://www. armedforcesfoundation. org)) is a non-profit organization whose charter is to provide assistance to members of the military community and their families – such as medical bills, legal fees, housing, and bereavement assistance.

The Children’s Inn at The National Institute of Health (NIH) (http://www. childrensinn. org (http://www. childrensinn. org)) is a residential “home away from home” for sick children and their families. Children and their families stay at the Inn while receiving medical treatments, the world’s leading biomedical research center. The Children’s Inn provides a fun, healing environment for everyone.

Generous golfers donated 3 large bins of non-perishable food for The Children’s Inn, and purchased mulligans and 50/50 raffle tickets, with proceeds being donated to the two worthy causes.

After registration and a continental breakfast, golfers played a scramble format at the recently completed golf course. After golfing, attendees were treated to a few words by Adam Robinson, CEO of Govplace, Kathy Russell from Children’s Inn at NIH and James Fenlon from the Armed Forces Foundation.

During the awards ceremony, the winning foursome, comprised of Brian Kelley, Jerry Dowell, Brett Pfrommer and Don Elhussen, each received a new golf bag and a free round of golf at 1757 Golf Club. Second place winners, Scott Beard, Jeff Kavulik, KC Cook and Scott Hopkins, received gift certificates from Golf Galaxy as well as a prize bag. The Longest Drive winner, Dan Nobleman as well as the Closest to the Pin winner, Mike Downey, received new golf clubs.

Thank you to the following sponsors for making this year’s tournament another success: CDW-G, Access Data, Ingram Micro, McAfee, Absolute Software, Quest Software, CACI, carahsoft, Guerra Kiviat, Inc., HP, IntelliDyne, Intelligent Decisions, NetApp, QualTech and TWD.

About Govplace
Govplace designs, deploys, and manages enterprise IT solutions for the public sector. Govplace leverages technical expertise, public sector experience, government contracts, project methodology and a performance-based contracting model to deliver effective IT solutions for government and education. With a core expertise in data center efficiency, Govplace delivers solutions that optimize data center performance, utilization and manageability while reducing operating and infrastructure costs. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Govplace has been providing IT solutions to federal, state and local governments and education for over 14 years. Govplace’s federal operations are located in Reston, Virginia.

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AppZero Extends OS-free Application Virtualization Technology to the Desktop; Announces Partnership with Stoneware Inc

2011-08-30T19:24:00.000-07:00

AppZero Extends OS-free Application Virtualization Technology to the Desktop; Announces Partnership with Stoneware Inc.

AppZero today announced extension of its OS-free application virtualization technology to the desktop. First to market with technology that packages server applications as Virtual Application Appliances (VAAs) -- pre-installed, preconfigured applications that are ready to execute on a running operating system (OS) -- AppZero is the only tool available for decoupling server-side applications from operating systems.

Andover, MA (PRWEB) October 27, 2010

This VAA approach permits applications to run on either physical or virtual machines, easily moved between datacenter and cloudinfrastructures and back, without cloud lock-in. AppZero’s VAA technology will now also be available as client-side virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) for Windows and Linux desktops.

Discussing the move, AppZero CEO, Greg O’Connor said, “Our core business and differentiator continues to be our ability to solve the complex challenges of server-side application virtualization and provisioning. AppZero remains the only technology for decoupling server-side applications from Windows and Linux operating systems. However, it makes sense to extend that capability to the relatively more simple task of desktop provisioning. In the desktop space, we anticipate interest in our ability to virtualize applications, but we are counting on low price to be both carrot and stick.”

At the same time, the company announced a strategic partnership with Stoneware, Inc., an innovator of web-based datacenter delivery in the private cloud. Rick German, CEO of Stoneware, Inc. observed, “Our products allow organizations to completely rethink their client-side technology purchases as they move to web-based delivery of the data center. But we are realistic enough to know that even as our customers make the move to web-based delivery, the Windows desktop will not disappear. AppZero provides us with a cost-effective way of delivering Windows applications in a fluid computing environment.”

O’Connor added, “Announcing our move to the desktop concurrent with the Stoneware partnership is a good sign of things to come, as well as quick validation for the technology.”

About AppZero
AppZero develops software for creating, controlling and maintaining Virtual Application Appliances (VAAs), OS-free server-side and client-side application appliances, that make provisioning of Windows and Linux applications as services almost instantaneous: across a network on any server (physical or virtual), in the datacenter, hosted or in the cloud. For more information, visit http://www. AppZero. com, or call 866.980 – 2770 (866.980 – APP0).

About Stoneware, Inc.
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Stoneware is a privately held corporation providing innovative software that enables organizations to provide their users with web-enabled delivery of Information Technology (IT) applications, services, and data. Although applicable across any industry, the company has experienced significant success in education, manufacturing, healthcare, legal and financial services. For more information about Stoneware, company and product line, visit http://www. stone-ware. com or call 888.473.9485.

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Brand New Financial Education Gives Families Hope to Cope with Burgeoning College Costs

2011-08-27T05:47:00.000-07:00

Brand New Financial Education Gives Families Hope to Cope with Burgeoning College Costs

Families faced with onerous college costs can now learn to alleviate the burden with better financial education, available online at www. cliveswersky. com. With this education, families will learn how to make their money go further and last longer.

Scarsdale, NY (PRWEB) June 2, 2006

With college costs escalating steadily over time, thousands of college graduates today are forced to face the future with a huge debt burden that was created to fund their college education. These graduates are moving back home with their parents, delaying marriage, postponing having children and even putting off medical procedures just so they can pay off their educational loans, according to an article on page 126 in the June 5, 2006, issue of Business Week. In the midst of these developments, one financial author has created a brand new financial education to give families hope to cope with burgeoning college costs.

"Now that the cost of college is becoming increasingly onerous, and inflation is rearing its ugly head in all spheres of our lives, it's becoming imperative for families to get the most mileage out of their resources so that their children can get off to a good start in life after college," says Clive R. Swersky, LL. M (TAX), America's Most Thoughtful Financial AlchemistTM, and author of the 17-Week E-Course called "The 50 Costliest Common Personal Financial Blunders You MUST Avoid NOW!" "The burden of paying for college and saving for retirement while meeting day-to-day living expenses exacts a huge toll on families in this day and age," adds Clive, "and unless families are equipped with the know-how to make their dollars go further and last longer, they face a continuous and stressful uphill battle. It is therefore essential that college graduates and their families receive the benefit of a brand new financial education that has not been taught in any college."

In Clive's E-Course, he describes 50 financial blunders families must avoid on the road to creating as much money as possible for college and retirement, and easing the burden of college debt. To find out about Clive's E-Course, and to learn about the benefits of his holistic way of combining financial products and strategies to make your money do as much as possible for you, visit his Web site at www. cliveswersky. com. To arrange an interview with Clive for your radio station, TV station, newspaper or magazine, call (914) 472-4950.

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Notre Dame de Namur University Selected To Receive $100,000 Grant From CIC/Walmart Foundation To Help First-Generation Students Succeed In College

2011-08-27T01:23:00.000-07:00

Notre Dame de Namur University Selected To Receive $100,000 Grant From CIC/Walmart Foundation To Help First-Generation Students Succeed In College

NDNU was one of only 20 universities to receive the highly-competitive, two-year, $100,000 grants from the CIC program, which is funded by a $3 million grant from the Walmart Foundation and is intended to support institutions that are already heavily committed to serving first-generation students. Another 10 universities received $50,000 awards.

Belmont, CA (PRWEB) May 19, 2010

Notre Dame de Namur University has been chosen by the Council of Independent Colleges to receive a $100,000 grant from the CIC/Walmart College Success Awards program to help fund NDNU's "Gen-I" Program, which uses multiple strategies to provide academic support for first-generation students.

First generation students often lack the resources and academic preparation of students whose parents attended or graduated from college and, as a result, often have a more difficult time adjusting to college life," said NDNU President Judith Maxwell Greig. "It has always been part of NDNU's mission to provide access to students who otherwise would not be able to receive a college education and this has always meant finding ways to help them make that transition so they could succeed and graduate. This grant will enable NDNU to greatly expand the services it has available for first-generation students."

NDNU's multi-pronged Gen-I program includes a variety of targeted activities to increase the number of first-generation students who successfully make the often - difficult transition from freshman to sophomore year. These include instruction in critical personal strategies such as time management, financial literacy, stress management, etc.; a student skills pre-assessment and counseling regarding courses appropriate to these skill levels; a learning strategies course to teach them study skills; a peer mentor program in which incoming first-generation students are paired with third-year first-generation students; and outreach newsletters and campus presentations for parents of first-generation students.

Gen-I participants who successfully complete all program activities and achieve at least a 2.5 grade point average during their freshman year will be named Gen I Scholars and be awarded $1,500 scholarships for their sophomore years, over and above the financial aid awards for which these students would normally qualify.

“The 20 colleges and universities selected for the initial awards in 2008 have done a great job in rising to the challenges of retaining and graduating first-generation students," said Walmart Foundation President Margaret McKenna. "The Walmart Foundation is proud to provide the opportunity for an additional 30 institutions to participate in the program and contribute to the growing body of knowledge on how best to support these students."

In announcing the award winners, CIC President Richard Ekman said, "We are delighted by the recognition that this second grant from the Walmart Foundation gives to the role played by nonprofit private colleges in educating first-generation students. Much attention has been focused recently on higher education as a key to making the United States workforce stronger and the country more competitive in the 21st century world economy. As the federal government and philanthropic leaders call for increased degree completion in higher education, small and mid-sized private institutions are an underutilized resource in this effort. Private colleges also enroll comparable or higher percentages of lower-income and first-generation students to public institutions and they require far less subsidy by state governments to succeed in meeting these national goals. Most importantly, nonprofit private institutions have moved beyond a focus on access to a record of unmatched success in retaining and graduating low-income and first-generation students."

The 20 $100,000 award winners are:

Alma College, MI; Alverno College, WI; Berea College, KY; Catawba College, NC; Clark Atlanta University, GA; College of Notre Dame of Maryland; DePaul University, IL; Elizabethtown College, PA; Franklin College, IN; Guilford College, NC; Lynchburg College, VA; Mars Hill College, NC; Mercyhurst College, PA; Mills College, CA; Notre Dame de Namur University, CA; Rosemont College, PA; Stetson University, FL; Stevenson University, MD; Thomas College, ME; and University of St. Francis, IL.
The 10 $50,000 award winners are:

Cardinal Stritch University, WI; Chaminade University of Honolulu, HI; Defiance College, OH; Emmanuel College, MA; Eureka College, IL; Heritage University, WA; McKendree University, IL; Saint Augustine's College, NC; Wabash College, IN; and Woodbury University, CA.

About The Council of Independent Colleges
The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) is an association of more than 600 independent, liberal arts colleges and universities and higher education affiliates and organizations that work together to strengthen college and university leadership, sustain high-quality education, and enhance private higher education's contributions to society. To fulfill this mission, CIC provides its members with skills, tools, and knowledge that address aspects of leadership, financial management and performance, academic quality, and institutional visibility. The Council is headquartered at One DuPont Circle in Washington, DC. For more information, visit www. cic. edu/ (http://www. cic. edu/).

About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are proud to support the charitable causes that are important to customers and associates in their own neighborhoods. The Walmart Foundation funds initiatives focused on education, workforce development, economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and health and wellness. From Feb. 1, 2009 through Jan. 31, 2010, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation gave more than $512 million in cash and in-kind gifts globally, $467 million of which was donated in the U. S. To learn more, visit www. walmartfoundation. org

About Notre Dame de Namur University
Notre Dame de Namur University is an independent Catholic, coeducational institution serving more than 1600 students. Founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame of Namur, Belgium in 1851 and chartered by the state in 1868, NDNU maintains a strong commitment to social justice and community engagement. The University is fully accredited and offers 21 liberal arts and career preparation undergraduate programs, and 12 graduate degrees and 7 credentials. The 50-acre campus is located in Belmont, just south of San Francisco. For more information on Notre Dame de Namur University visit www. ndnu. edu.

Contact:
Hernan Bucheli
(650) 508-3600
Hbucheli(at)ndnu(dot)edu

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Miami School Children to Get the Ultimate History Lesson with VIP Access to Original Print of the Declaration of Independence

2011-08-26T05:09:00.000-07:00

Miami School Children to Get the Ultimate History Lesson with VIP Access to Original Print of the Declaration of Independence

Pearson Foundation helping showcase the nation's birth certificate Friday.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) February 25, 2010

A surviving print of the Declaration of Independence will be unveiled in Miami on Friday to help school children get the history lesson of a lifetime.

Hundreds of students from the Miami-Dade County Public Schools will get front row access to an original print of the U. S. Declaration of Independence on tour with support from the Pearson Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Pearson, which is the leading provider of instructional materials in the classroom.

The Pearson Foundation is helping host school children and local leaders, including M-DCPS Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, to an exclusive viewing of the historical document Friday, Feb. 26 from 8:45 a. m. to 11 a. m. The document will be on display at Miami Palmetto Senior High School, located at 7460 SW 118 St., Pinecrest, 33156. The school will stream the activities live online at www. palmettostream. com.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to experience a piece of American history, a piece that continues to play a vital role in our everyday lives," said Superintendent Carvalho. "Miami is home to many of us who have come to know and love the American spirit that this living document embodies."

The proclamation of independence from the British Empire was handwritten primarily by Thomas Jefferson in 1776. Upon approval by the Second Continental Congress, 200 prints were produced by John Dunlap in his Philadelphia print shop. These rare, original prints were specifically created to be read aloud throughout the 13 American colonies. Hundreds of elementary, middle and high school students from across M-DCPS will get a close-up view of the only original print that tours the country at Miami Palmetto Senior High School.

"Miami educators have demonstrated a strong commitment to help students learn and get excited about American history," said Debra Kerr, Pearson regional manager. "We're privileged to help the Miami-Dade County Public Schools give students and their families front-row access to an original print of the Declaration of Independence--a rare chronicle of the nation's birth."

The historical document, often referred to as America's birth certificate, is cared for with the highest security during its travels, with its own armed guards and climate-controlled case. To help preserve it, humidity is kept between 45 and 50 percent, temperatures are maintained between 67 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit, and it is exposed to no direct sunlight or flash photography. At least two law-enforcement officials stand guard to protect the document at all times.

The Declaration will be on display for the general public Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Miami-Dade Pinecrest Branch Library from 9:30 a. m. to 1 p. m. The Pinecrest library is located at 5835 SW 111 St., Pinecrest, 33156.

The Pearson Foundation, along with Declare Yourself and the National Parent/Student Mock Election, is presenting the only traveling print of the Declaration of Independence to help young Americans learn about the democratic process just days before the primary elections. Last fall, millions of students and parents participated in mock elections at their schools. The tour is recognizing top participants by bringing an original surviving print of the Declaration of Independence to schools and communities.

The Pearson Foundation Declaration of Independence Tour is visiting six cities across the country to honor schools, which include Andrew Carnegie Middle School (Carson, CA); Curie Metropolitan High School (Chicago); the Dade County School system (FL); Austin Independent School District (TX); and the schools in the states of Arizona and New Jersey. Miami is the fourth visit on the six-city tour.

The Declaration print to be featured was discovered in 1989 in the back of a picture frame purchased at a flea market and was later sold to Norman Lear, television producer and founder of Declare Yourself, in 2000 for $8.1 million.

More information about the Declaration of Independence tour can be found at http://www. pearsonschool. com/live/customer_central/landingpage/doitour/index. html (http://www. pearsonschool. com/live/customer_central/landingpage/doitour/index. html).

About the Pearson Foundation:
The Pearson Foundation extends Pearson's commitment to education by partnering with leading nonprofit, civic, and business organizations to provide financial, organizational, and publishing assistance across the globe. The Foundation aims to make a difference by sponsoring innovative educational programs and extending its educational expertise to help in classrooms and in local communities. For more information, visit www. pearsonfoundation. org.

About Pearson and Florida:
Pearson (NYSE:PSO) has been providing learning materials and services to Florida schools for more than 100 years. As the world's leading education and technology company, you may know us individually as Scott Foresman, Prentice Hall, Longman, SuccessMaker, NovaNET, PowerSchool, SuccessNet, and so many more - names in the world of education that are recognized and respected across the state and the globe. We provide education and testing materials from birth through professional learning as well as the complex management systems that maintain student information data for thousands of schools. Our Pearson people are living and working in every school district across the state, and visiting teachers, principals and curriculum directors every single day. In fact, most teachers in Florida have learned their profession by studying with Pearson's Merrill or Allyn & Bacon textbooks, and many have benefited from our professional development programs. Like Florida's educators, we are unwavering in our commitment to our children, and committed to creating innovative educational solutions customized to align with Florida's standards for 21st century learning. For more information, visit www. pearsonschool. com or www. pearsonfoundation. org.

Media Contact:
Adriana Villarreal
Drive West Communications
713.459.3495
Adriana (at) drivewestcommunications (dot) com

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Filemyfafsa Launches to Give College Students Fast Access to Financial Aid

2011-08-25T22:52:00.000-07:00

Filemyfafsa Launches to Give College Students Fast Access to Financial Aid

Filemyfafsa is the easiest method of completing accurately the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and applying for any federal and many state aid programs

Laguna Beach, Calif. (PRWEB) August 25, 2005

filemyfafsa(TM) today announced the launch of its secure online system, which takes the difficulty out of applying for federal student financial aid. www. filemyfafsa. com offers college financial aid applicants the easiest method of completing accurately the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and applying for any federal and many state aid programs.

Information provided on the FAFSA, as well as its submission date, determines how much and what kind of federal aid applicants will receive. Every year, millions of students file their FAFSA online; every year, hundreds of thousands of these applications are rejected for incomplete, inaccurate or missing information, according to the U. S. Department of Education.

"These delays can result in the student missing an important deadline for federal, state or institutional aid," said Cara Good, filemyfafsa spokeswoman and communications director. "filemyfafsa is a preparation service that will save students and their parents precious time and ensures their FAFSA forms are completed correctly. Our service complements the U. S. Department of Education, just as tax preparation services such as H&R Block ease the burden of filing state and federal tax returns for millions of Americans each year."

The online application process at www. filemyfafsa. com is quick, easy and secure. All applications through filemyfafsa are guaranteed to be reviewed professionally and submitted within five business days. The cost is $59.99. For an additional $10 rush fee, filemyfafsa will review and submit applications within one business day.

Filemyfafsa will review applications for possible red flags or errors that might otherwise result in a delay or even result in a rejected application. If a possible error is found, filemyfafsa will contact the applicant in an attempt to resolve or correct the item before the FAFSA is filed, reducing the possibilities of delayed or rejected applications.

About filemyfafsa

Filemyfafsa(TM) helps students and their parents navigate the complicated college financial aid process. Through its secure online system, www. filemyfafsa. com offers applicants the easiest method of completing accurately the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and applying for any federal and many state aid programs. Hundreds of thousands of applicants don't receive the grants and loans they deserve because their forms are filled out incompletely or inaccurately and filed too late to meet deadlines. filemyfafsa saves students and their parents precious time and ensures their FAFSA forms are completed correctly.

Media Contact:

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Multicultural Minorities Doing It For Themselves

2011-08-25T20:57:00.000-07:00

Multicultural Minorities Doing It For Themselves

VIDA PR & Marketing Group is excited to announce a partnership with their newest colleague, The National Association of Multicultural and Minority Business (NAMMB), out of Miami, Fl.

Memphis, TN (PRWEB) January 25, 2005

VIDA PR & Marketing Group is excited to announce a partnership with their newest colleague, The National Association of Multicultural and Minority Business (NAMMB), out of Miami, Fl. In addition to their usual consulting services, VIDA will use their expertise in special event publicity to help facilitate the NAMMBÂs annual conference, September 29-October 1, at the Sheraton Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, in Miami, Fl. VIDA will assist in the procurement of sponsors, exhibitors and speakers. ÂWe are very excited to be members of, and working with, such a dynamic organization,Â said VIDAÂs president and senior creative director, Dominique Pryor-Anderson.

The primary objective for the NAMMB is to assist in building better working relationships for multicultural minorities, assistance with small business development and the education and empowerment of minorities on an international scale. We also strive to strengthen our multicultural communities by providing resources for those individuals who are in the start up stages of business. NAMMBÂs goal for this conference is to increase business education and resources for all multicultural and minority businesses. Individuals and businesses that attend this event will have access to business loans, acquire and obtain aid for Small Business Certification, receive assistance to become a Minority Certified Business, as well as have access to hundreds of vendors.

In the future, the NAMMB plans to begin a chapter in Memphis, with VIDA at its helm, to assist multicultural minority business owners in the city and to coordinate efforts with the cityÂs other multicultural and minority based business organizations.

You may visit the NAMMB online at: www. nammb. com.

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New York Life Insurance Company Veteran, Robert McLoughlin, CLU®, Named Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff at The American College

2011-08-25T01:12:00.000-07:00

New York Life Insurance Company Veteran, Robert McLoughlin, CLU®, Named Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff at The American College

The American College, the nation's leading financial services educator, announced today the appointment of Robert McLoughlin, CLU®, as Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff. As a 30-year New York Life Insurance Company employee, McLoughlin brings significant financial services experience to his new role at The College.

Bryn Mawr, PA (PRWEB) July 8, 2008

"The American College is honored to have someone with such an in-depth understanding of industry issues join our institution," stated Dr. Larry Barton, President and CEO of The College. "His new focus will help implement our strategic plan, and further expand and promote industry leading, educational excellence."

"I'm thrilled to be joining the talented team at The American College," said McLoughlin. "I'm looking forward to helping support this thriving learning community. As a member of the senior management team, I hope to expand the boundaries of distance learning in a way that will promote the success of industry professionals," McLoughlin said.

As Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, McLoughlin will focus on:
•Identifying, developing, implementing and managing new revenue-producing initiatives;
•Serving as the primary liaison to the Board of Trustees to ensure that strategic plan objectives realize their full potential;
•Promoting educational excellence and institutional growth.
In addition, McLoughlin will be working to promote The College's new AcrossAmerica program, which provides students with live, flexible, and local classroom experiences with industry-tested instructors. Learners that prefer a classroom environment and peer interaction, will now be able to choose from instructor-led classes in most major metropolitan areas. For more information about the AcrossAmerica program visit TheAmericanCollege. edu/subpage. php? pageId=581

Prior to coming to The American College, McLoughlin worked at the New York Life Insurance Company for over 30 years, where he held various positions in Sales, Marketing, Information Services, Agent Development, Selling Systems, Sales Promotion, Communications and Industry Relations. Most recently, he worked with former New York Life President, Fred Sievert, in Industry Relations. During that time, Robert was fortunate enough to come in contact with prestigious industry organizations such as; The American College, Life Insurance Market Research Association (LIMRA), Society of Financial Service Professionals (SFSP), Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), General Agents and Managers Association (GAMA) International, and others.

McLoughlin is a graduate of the State University of New York. He earned the prestigious Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®) designation from The American College. McLoughlin is an active member of several professional associations, such as GAMA, LIMRA, and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA). McLoughlin resides in Dobbs Ferry, N. Y., is married, and has three children.

The American College is dedicated to leadership in innovative training and development that helps financial services companies and their employees succeed. As a non-profit educational institution holding the highest level of academic accreditation, The College has served as a valued business partner to banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies and others for over 80 years. The American College's faculty represents some of the financial services industry's foremost thought leaders. For more information, visit TheAmericanCollege. edu

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Summer Tutoring is a Fun, Affordable Experience with Club Z

2011-08-23T10:55:00.000-07:00

Summer Tutoring is a Fun, Affordable Experience with Club Z

The tutors at Club Z! In-home tutoring understand both parents' and students' frustrations and know that continuing education over the summer break is the key to a positive school year ahead. It is a chance for children to master important skills or to further explore areas of interest in a fun, creative way, with individualized attention.

Tampa, Florida (PRWEB) March 21, 2009

For many children, the summer months can be a time of boredom, filled with long hours of mindless video games and unimaginative television watching. Studies have shown that students can lose anywhere between one to three months of learning over the summer break, especially in the areas of math (http://www. clubztutoring. com/mathematics. php) and reading (http://www. clubztutoring. com/english. php).

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Club Z! summer sessions offer uninterrupted, individualized tutoring as often as parents choose -- 2, 3 or more times a week. Club Z! also offers in-home tutoring in all core subjects, including reading, math, science, as well as instruction in study skills (http://www. clubztutoring. com/skills. php), music, computers, SAT, ACT (http://www. clubztutoring. com/test-prep. php) and other assessment test preparation.

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Auctori:law Introduces Legal Content Management System at ALA Annual Conference

2011-08-19T21:52:00.000-07:00

Auctori:law Introduces Legal Content Management System at ALA Annual Conference

Legal Content Management System Showcases at Legal Administrators’ Annual Conference in Boston

Chesterfield, MO (PRWEB) April 22, 2010

Auctori:law, a highly acclaimed content management system (http://www. auctorilaw. com/)(CMS) designed for the legal industry, will be exhibiting at the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Annual Conference and Exposition (http://www. auctorilaw. com/ala-annual-conference. aspx) from May 3 – 5 at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts. The ALA Annual Conference is the premier event for legal management professionals of private law firms, and corporate and government legal departments.

“Auctori:law is already well known in the Midwest, and the ALA Conference is a great opportunity to expose Auctori:law to the legal community nationally,” said Andrea Bemis, Brand Manager, Auctori:law. “Our team is very experienced in developing customized legal websites (http://www. auctorilaw. com/web-design. aspx), and we designed the Auctori:law CMS based upon this experience. We have been able to integrate controls that make editing articles, biographies and documents as well as the general maintenance of your website content very straightforward and less time consuming."

The Auctori:law content management system gives attorneys and legal professionals the power to safely and securely update their website from anywhere in the world, at anytime. Auctori:law makes it easy to build and edit website content without the help of an IT professional or having had previous experience or knowledge in HTML. In addition to standard content management features, Auctori:law is equipped with features specifically designed for the legal industry, such as an attorney biographies module, news and articles module, and an images module. In addition, Auctori:law adheres to all search engine optimization (http://www. auctorilaw. com/search-engine-optimization. aspx) best practices in order to maximize website traffic and usability.

The ALA Annual Conference and Exposition is the legal management profession's most comprehensive event of its kind. The conference features dynamic and relevant educational sessions presented by recognized leaders in their fields, outstanding networking opportunities and the largest exposition for legal management professionals.

Included in the three-day long exhibition are various educational programs for attendees. These vendor showcase sessions give legal professionals the opportunity to stay up-to-date on the latest technologies, business solutions and emerging trends. Auctori:law Representative, Steve Thomas, will lead the vendor showcase session :“Growing your Legal Business through Social Media and Search Engine Optimization”. (http://www. auctorilaw. com/social-media. aspx) This interactive presentation will cover the hot topics of social media and search engine optimization and how they are relevant to the legal industry. Auctori:law’s educational session will take place on Monday, May 3 from 1:30 pm – 2pm.

“Auctori:law presents an excellent opportunity for our clients to really take control of their websites with an application that truly meets the unique online needs of legal firms, and we are very confident that Auctori:law is the all-in-one solution for any law firm’s website needs. We are looking forward to attending this highly anticipated conference and introducing Auctori:law to the ALA community,” said Bemis.

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About Auctori:law™
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Metafile's ResultsPlus Fundraising Software Helps Page Education Foundation Build Futures For Minnesota Youths

2011-08-19T14:04:00.000-07:00

Metafile's ResultsPlus Fundraising Software Helps Page Education Foundation Build Futures For Minnesota Youths

Fostering Donor Relationships Help Minnesota Youths of Color Achieve College Dreams

Rochester, MN (PRWEB) October 21, 2008

http://www. resultsplussoftware. com/ (http://www. resultsplussoftware. com/)], ResultsPlus, a fundraising software (http://www. resultsplussoftware. com/ittrium/visit? path=A1x507x1x79y1x53ex1x67y1x650x1x67y1x6f9x1x8c) solution from Metafile, is enabling large and small non-profit organizations to automate nearly all mission critical fundraising activities with minimum IT involvement. Page Education Foundation, utilizes ResultsPlus to help Minnesota youth of color realize their college dreams.

Page Education Foundation, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a small, non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of Minnesota youths of color. By fostering positive attitudes about education and offering financial assistance for college, the foundation has helped send over three thousand students to college in the past 20 years.

Unfortunately, because the foundation was using an antiquated software system that did not have the ability to maintain detailed donor information, they were challenged when it came time to plan and target future fundraising initiatives.

The system Page Education Foundation was using did not even have the capability to provide foundation employees specific information about donor's interests or to record specific causes donors had contributed to in the past. Without specific donor data, requests for donations and acknowledgement letters, a critical communication which helps the foundation seek support for Minnesota youth interested in attending college, could not be customized to the letter recipients.

"In the non-profit world every last bit of data is important, from donation amounts to spouse's names and children's birthdays," states Mark Gerber Regional Account Manager with Metafile, creator of ResultsPlus fundraising software. "Without this key data, it is very difficult to send out customized acknowledgement letters and nearly impossible to build lasting donor relationships."

By spending an inordinate amount of time electronically tracking individual donor relationships, rather than working to better target future fundraising initiatives, Page Education Foundation started to see a decline both in donations for programs like the Page Scholarship program and in volunteerism for Service-to-Children Mentoring program. These declines were something that Page Education Foundation and the youth of Minnesota could not afford.

Page Education Foundation selected Metafile's ResultsPlus to deploy a solution that would foster deep donor relationships and meet the needs of their fundraising goals.

In working with Page Education Foundation, Metafile helped to:
•effectively replace the antiquated database system
•easily access specific information about donors and their families

"It's hard to believe that just over two years ago when I began working with the Page Foundation, we were developing initiatives based on so little information about our donor base," states Carolyn Jones, Administrative Director of Page Education Foundation. "Now, each step in our efforts is based on the type of strategy that can only be developed by taking into account as much objective data as possible."

The implementation of ResultsPlus helped Page Education Foundation not only effectively fundraise for programs and campaigns but also foster deep donor relationships that ultimately enables Minnesota's youth of color to fulfill college dreams.

To download the full Page Education Foundation Success Story please visit Metafile's dedicated ResultsPlus site (http://www. resultsplussoftware. com/ittrium/visit? path=A1x507x1x79y1x53ex1x67y1x650x1x67).

About Metafile's ResultsPlus:
For over 25 years Metafile's ResultsPlus has existed as the premier non-profit fundraising software providing firms like Ronald McDonald House, Benedictine Health System, and Habitat for Humanity the tools necessary to readily achieve their missions. Metafile, located in Rochester, MN, provides solutions to firms worldwide. For more information on Metafile's ResultsPlus and an archive of client success stories, please visit www. resultsplussoftware. com

About Page Education Foundation:
Page Education Foundation was created in 1988 with a simple but innovative idea--enticing young people of color to positively influence younger children by offering mentoring and financial assistance for college in exchange for their volunteer service. Please visit www. page-ed. org for more information on Page Education Foundation.

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Searchfeed. com Offers New On-Site Search Options to Retail Sites

2011-08-18T17:25:00.000-07:00

Searchfeed. com Offers New On-Site Search Options to Retail Sites

Through a partnership Ace-Installer. com, Searchfeed. com will offer new on-site search options.

Bridgewater, NJ (PRWEB) December 15, 2004

Searchfeed. com, a leader in pay-per-click (PPC) search advertising, announced today new, on-site search options for Internet retailers. Through a partnership with Ace-Installer. com, Searchfeed. com will offer webmasters the ability to install various search features enabling both on-site product inventory searches and sponsored search results.

The agreement specifies use of Ace-Installer. comÂs new script, ÂAce Web Search,Â and will offer internal inventory search options, complimented by seamlessly-integrated sponsored search results. New search options will make it possible for retail sites to monetize departing traffic even if they do not have inventory in that area.

ÂIntegrating Searchfeed. comÂs sponsored ad content within our scripts has worked very well,Â said Ace-Installer. comÂs CEO, Andrew Newby. ÂWe are now able to provide webmasters with additional search options, and a paid exit strategy for their websites.Â

ÂSearchfeed. com is creating new, industry-leading solutions for Internet retailers,Â said Bryan Brickley, Searchfeed. com Content Distribution Manager. ÂBusinesses that previously had only considered using our advertising services will be able to monetize departing Internet traffic through our partner services.Â

Searchfeed. comÂs network has expanded considerably over the past several months. New partnerships have increased both the breath and depth of vertical partners, including new segments in education and the web hosting industry. With the recent partnership with Ace-Installer. com, Searchfeed. comÂs affiliate network is transitioning from strictly informational and content-based sites, to retail sites as well.

About Searchfeed. com

Searchfeed. com, a leader in pay-per-click search engine advertising, provides online advertisers with a cost-effective, easily tracked method of generating sales leads while offering Web publishers a better way to monetize Internet traffic. By establishing relationships with thousands of leading websites and portals, the Searchfeed. com advertising network facilitates hundreds of millions of queries each month. For more information about Searchfeed. com, visit www. Searchfeed. com or call (866) 722-9951.

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Autodesk® Inventor® 2009 Tutorial Series by CADLearning™

2011-08-18T14:02:00.000-07:00

Autodesk® Inventor® 2009 Tutorial Series by CADLearning™

CADLearning by 4D Technologies releases a 148 lesson, 15 hour Autodesk Inventor 2009 Tutorial Series, Online, DVD or Managed eLearning Center.

Bedford, NH (PRWEB) May 9, 2008

CADLearning by 4D Technologies releases a 148 lesson, 15 hour Autodesk Inventor 2009 Tutorial Series, Online or DVD. The series is a continuation and major update of the 2008 series. Starting with a detailed tutorial on the user interface and navigation, Dan Banach proceeds through general lessons for all users and focused lessons for specific processes. Chapters include: Sketch, Constraining and Dimensioning, Sketched Features, Placed Features, Drawing Views, Documenting Assemblies, Advanced Sketching and Constraining, Advanced Part Modeling Techniques, Design Automation, Sheet Metal Design and Weldments. The series is Autodesk Inventor 2009 Certified.

Daniel T. Banach, is a recognized expert, author and educator in the Mechanical CAD field. He is a highly sought after instructor and long-time speaker at Autodesk University. As an Autodesk Registered Author, Dan has written three books on Mechanical Desktop and has co-authored nine books on Autodesk Inventor

View sample videos, a complete lesson list and purchase the DVD or online series at the online demo (http://www. cadlearning. com/lms/course/view. php? id=269).

About CADLearning by 4D Technologies:
4D Technologies, an Authorized Autodesk Publisher, produces and publishes a complete series of Computer Based Learning Programs for design professionals. The CADLearning video lessons for AutoCAD®, Autodesk Inventor, 3ds Max®, VIZ, Revit®, AutoCAD Architecture, Civil 3D®, Land Desktop, Electrical, Mechanical and more are available for Desktop, LAN and Enterprise users. Most series are also available streaming online at www. CADLearning. com and in Hosted, Managed CAD Learning Centers for corporate and education users.

About Autodesk:
Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets.

CADLearning by 4D Technologies
116 South River Road
Building E, Lower
Bedford, NH 03110
(603)641-3900
Contact: Dan Dolan, Don Schwartz

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NAWIC Names Soto and Henry as 2007 Crystal Vision Award Winners

2011-08-16T18:51:00.000-07:00

NAWIC Names Soto and Henry as 2007 Crystal Vision Award Winners

Veronica Soto, director of the small business program for the Los Angeles Unified School District, and Deborah J. Henry, Ph. D., director of special programs at the University of Missouri, St. Louis, help pave the way for women in the construction industry. NAWIC's Crystal Vision Awards celebrate the achievements of individuals with vision who help promote, expand and encourage the role of women in the construction industry.

Fort Worth, TX (PRWEB) April 11, 2007

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is pleased to announce the winners of its 13th annual Crystal Vision Awards. The mission of the Crystal Vision Awards is to recognize individuals who promote, expand and encourage the role of women in the construction industry. Veronica Soto is the recipient of the Crystal Vision Award, which is awarded to a nonmember of NAWIC, and Deborah J. Henry, Ph. D., is the recipient of the Crystal Achievement Award, which is awarded to a NAWIC member.

Veronica Soto is the manager of the small business program for the Los Angeles Unified School District's $19.3 billion School Construction and Modernization program. Soto has 10 years experience in creating and implementing economic development programs to increase and build the capacity of small and/or disadvantaged firms. She joined the District in February of 2003 to create and implement a Small Business Program to enable the District to achieve its 25 percent Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal, and increase the pool of contractors, engineers, architects and other professionals to participate in the District's $19.3 billion school construction program.

Maria D. Acosta, Los Angeles district director for the U. S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency, says Soto has earned great respect from her peers and the business community. "Veronica encourages women to participate in the workshops that we offer. She takes time to provide them with one-on-one guidance, support and assistance. The passion she demonstrates in assisting [these women] to develop strength and meet their desired goals and successes in this industry is unsurpassed."

In her role as manager of the small business program for the school district, Soto's responsibilities include the development and continued management of several programs: the Small Business Boot Camp, Contractor MoneyWork$, the We Build Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program and the iSEE Architectural & Engineering Internship Program. Soto makes a concerted effort to ensure all students interested in these programs are able to participate, especially young women who are underrepresented in these fields. Collectively, these programs serve to change the face of the construction industry in both race and gender.

Deborah J. Henry, Ph. D., is the director of special programs at the University of Missouri, St. Louis. She is a 27-year member of NAWIC and is currently a member of the St. Louis, Mo., Chapter. At the University, she teaches in the Department of History and Institute for Women and Gender Studies. She often mentors students in the civil engineering program, helping with scholarship applications, interview skills and résumé preparation. Her industry and NAWIC connections help secure internships for these young women pursuing construction-related careers. Henry is also responsible for directing the University's Advanced Credit Program in St. Louis metropolitan-area high schools. She is the University's contact for more than 3,500 area students.

Henry's nominator, Kimberly A. Staats, also a member of the St. Louis Chapter says, "Deborah's many years as a project engineer fueled her passion for the construction industry. When that passion was combined with her dedication to the success of women and minorities in construction, she became an unstoppable force for their success. She is a true champion of inclusivity born of an understanding that true success can only be achieved using a wide and diverse pool of resources."

Few people have as clear a vision as Henry of what is possible when everyone joins together to work toward a common goal. Henry recognizes that when we focus our commonalities and appreciate our differences, we can build the construction industry to be the best of the best.

Soto and Henry will be honored on Sept. 8, 2007 for their achievements during the Crystal Vision Awards Gala at NAWIC's 52nd Annual Meeting and Convention in Orlando, Fla. The recipients of this year's Crystal Vision Awards were selected by a panel of three judges: Karen Brannon, educational consultant for Paxton/Patterson; Richard Cattanach, executive director of Associated General Contractors of Alaska; and Matt Stevens, president of Stevens Construction Institute Inc.

The Crystal Vision Awards Program was established by NAWIC Past National President Susan Levy in 1995. The program recognizes individuals who promote the role of women in construction through initiatives, policies or legislation. The Crystal Vision Award recognizes a nonmember of NAWIC, and the Crystal Achievement Award recognizes a member of the Association. Since the first visionaries were selected in 1995, this one-of-a-kind program has not only fulfilled its purpose of recognizing exemplary leaders in the industry, it has developed a reputation for honoring individuals who are committed to building a diverse work force amidst the demanding backdrops of the industry today. To schedule interviews or learn more about the Crystal Vision Program, contact Kara Roberson at (800) 552-3506.

Founded in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1955, NAWIC is an international Association serving approximately 5,500 members in nearly 200 chapters in the United States. NAWIC is proud to celebrate more than fifty years of service. NAWIC's Core Purpose is "To enhance the success of women in the construction industry."

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Oxclove Workshop To Promote The Clearwater Festival, Great Hudson River Revival

2011-08-13T00:56:00.000-07:00

Oxclove Workshop To Promote The Clearwater Festival, Great Hudson River Revival

Oxclove Workshop, a Hudson Valley-based internet & marketing firm, announced today that it has been selected by The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. to handle public relations, advertising and website promotion for the 2004 Clearwater Festival, scheduled for FatherÂs day, June 19 and 20, at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. The nationÂs oldest and largest festival of its kind, Clearwater is often called ÂThe festival that saved a riverÂ for the important role it plays in environmental education and in raising proceeds to help clean up the Hudson River.

Chichester, NY (PRWEB) January 16, 2004

In announcing the agency signing, Festival Director Ron Aja said he was pleased to be able to choose a rural-based firm to handle the marketing of a festival with global interest. ÂOxclove Workshop along with its employees and collaborators, live the life we are trying to save and embody the values we hope to share,Â said Aja. ÂTo have resources like this at our back door and to know they have the capacity to handle a festival of this size and scope is really exciting for us.Â

Ric Dragon, President and CEO of Oxclove Workshop was equally enthusiastic. ÂThere can be no doubt that the internet has added incredible dimensions to the way we live and work,Â said Dragon. ÂWe will certainly be using traditional media to reach a loyal core audience of past visitors. But we anticipate that with greater emphasis on electronic media, we can reach a whole new generation of music lovers and environmental activists.Â

The diversity, caliber and sheer number of performers who play at the Festival attract thousands of music lovers every year. The 2004 festivities at the beautiful Hudson River peninsula are expected to attract 15-20,000 people for the weekend full of music, dance, games, crafts, story telling, theatre, environmental exhibits and more. Organizers expect highly talented performers on five stages, all powered with 100 percent solar, wind and soybiodiesel alternative energy.

The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc., better known as Clearwater is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of the Hudson River, its tributaries and related bodies of water. Founded in 1966 by folk singer and activist Pete Seeger and several of his friends, Clearwater conducts environmental education, advocacy programs and celebrations to protect the riverÂs fragile ecological system.

Oxclove Workshop has specialized in integrating business strategies with internet technologies to help businesses reduce costs and increase revenues. It will integrate the marketing efforts for the festival with the internet to provide an effective and reliable service for the Clearwater. ÂBy integrating traditional marketing techniques with new internet-based technologies, we are striving to create a stronger grass-roots campaign to support this yearÂs festival,Â said Oxclove CEO Ric Dragon. Equally capable of producing dynamic web solutions for small businesses and developing major enterprise-level applications, OW is uniquely positioned as an independent provider in the rapidly growing IT outsourcing industry. For more information visit www. oxclove. com or e-mail workshop@oxclove. com.

Contact: Ric Dragon

Oxclove Workshop, Ltd.

(845)-688-2113

Dragon@oxclove. com

At LastÂ A Central Resource for Innovative, Hard-to-Find Learning Materials

2011-08-12T02:03:00.000-07:00

At LastÂA Central Resource for Innovative, Hard-to-Find Learning Materials

Fun and educational resource materials now available for children, teachers and parents. Provided by the Children's Educational Cooperative.

(PRWEB) September 2, 2001

Help your kids build a volcanoÂteach them professional drills from well-known sports coachesÂprotect the data on your computer Âfind learning resources for kids about cultural differences, endangered species, and other issuesÂteach classical musicÂbuild reading skillsÂ

That's just the tip of the iceberg at www. PlayAndTeach. com, a new website offering some of the best resources for children, parents, and teachersÂresources that are not just educational but FUN for both kids and grownups. The site features members of the Children's Educational Cooperative, formed by science educator Kathleen Kain, Ph. D., who publishes the award-winning Science Spiders newsletter and book series.

The cooperative brings together books, games, crafts, educational and test prep resources (including full-year learning curricula), even such services as free web pages for children and professional pet portraits! Grouped under headings for parents, teachers, and children, the site presents a wide array of hard-to-find quality resources, all in one place. There's even a medical section with resources for kids on broken bones and interacting with special needs children.

Many of these resources have been critically acclaimed, with praise from such sources as School Library Journal, Nashville Parent, and Children's Bookwatch. To learn more, please visit www. PlayAndTeach. com.

Journalists: to interview Kain or other members of the Children's Educational Cooperative, please contact Kain at 803-736-9797; info@PlayAndTeach. com.

Hidaya Foundation Announces Collection Drive for Asia Quake and Tidal Disaster Victims

2011-08-11T03:04:00.000-07:00

Hidaya Foundation Announces Collection Drive for Asia Quake and Tidal Disaster Victims:

Hidaya Foundation is announcing an emergency re-routing of its container program to deliver relief supplies to Sri Lanka. On January 10th, 2005 Hidaya Foundation will ship a 40 ft container stocked with relief supplies for victims in Sri Lanka. Hidaya Foundation has collected more than $30,000 in cash donations since the drive began on Monday, December 27, 2004.

Santa Clara, CA (PRWEB) December 31, 2004

Hidaya Foundation (www. hidaya. org) has started collecting in-kind donations for the victims of the Tidal Wave Disaster caused by a 9.0 Richter scale earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Tidal waves up to 30ft tall caused much devastation in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand and several other countries. Over 100,000 people have died; tens of thousands more are still missing. Several million people have become homeless in more than 12 countries.

Hidaya Foundation has initiated relief efforts in Sri Lanka and is planning to also work with organizations in India and Indonesia to provide funds for medical supplies, temporary shelters, and particularly long term rehabilitation for victims of the disaster.

Hidaya Foundation has collected more than $30,000 in cash donations since the drive began on Monday, December 27, 2004. Hidaya Foundation is now announcing an emergency re-routing of its container program to deliver relief supplies to Sri Lanka. On January 10th, 2005 Hidaya Foundation will ship a 40 ft container stocked with relief supplies for victims in Sri Lanka.

Hidaya Foundation is requesting people of all denominations and faiths to donate generously to help alleviate the victims of this tragedy of unprecedented human suffering. In addition to monetary donations, we are currently collecting new and used blankets, clothes, shoes, medical supplies, bottled water, plastic sheeting, computers, toys, and other emergency supplies. We are requesting all donations intended for Sri Lanka be delivered by January 9th, 2005 at our Milpitas collection facility.

Cash donations may be made online at our website at http://www. hidaya. org (http://www. hidaya. org) by credit card or by checks payable to ÂHidaya FoundationÂ and should be mailed to:

Hidaya Foundation

P. O. Box 5481

Santa Clara, CA 95056-5481

In-kind donations may be dropped off at our collection facility Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00PM-4:00PM at:

91 Montague Expressway

Milpitas, CA 95035.

Ph: (866) 244 3292 Toll Free or (408) 244 3282 (Pl. call to schedule an off-hour drop-off.)

Items we are especially requesting include:

Blankets/ Sleeping Mats/ Bags Tents/ Tarpaulins/ Field beds Nutritional Supplies Collapsible water tanks/ motor pumps Shelter Equipment Clothing/Shoes Air compressors Personal hygiene items Toys Hoisted search lights Large Plastic Bags Water Purification Tablets Disinfectants/ Cleaning supplies Latex Gloves/ Ponchos Portable Generators Medical Supplies (emergency medical kits) Multi-purpose Tools (shovels, hammers, pliers) Cooking Utensils (pots pans, light-weight crockery/ cutlery) Computers (network/ modem enabled) Large plastic storage containers

For additional information, please visit our website http://www. hidaya. org (http://www. hidaya. org) or email us at Waseem_Baloch@hidaya. org.

About Hidaya Foundation:

Founded in 1999, Hidaya Foundation undertook a mission to implement educational, social welfare, and charitable projects in economically depressed areas of Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Africa, USA, and Canada. Since January 2000, Hidaya has sent over 20 containers filled with donated books, computers, clothes, toys, and medical supplies to Pakistan and Bangladesh. Additionally, Hidaya Foundation organizes meals for more than 1 million people each year for people living in extreme poverty.

Contact Information:

Waseem Baloch

Hidaya Foundation

1765 Scott Blvd. Suite 115

Santa Clara, CA 95050

Telephone: 408-244-3282, 1-866-2HIDAYA (866-244-3292)

Fax: 1-866-3HIDAYA (866-344-3292)

Hidaya Foundation is a non-profit 501 (C) (3) educational and charitable organization with FEIN # 77-0502583. Your donations are tax deductible.

Hidaya Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical appearance, country of origin, language or educational background.

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Alabama Nature Center Set for Grand Opening with Top Down Construction Boardwalks

2011-08-10T10:35:00.000-07:00

Alabama Nature Center Set for Grand Opening with Top Down Construction Boardwalks

Nature Bridges utilizes innovative top down construction method to help preserve wildlife during development.

Monticello, FL (PRWEB) April 15, 2007

Nature Bridges (naturebridges. com), specialists in top down construction through environmentally sensitive areas, announced today it has completed construction of the nature trails and boardwalks at the new Alabama Nature Center at Lanark in Millbrook, Alabama. The grand opening of the Center is set for Friday, April 20, 2007.

The completed project includes four miles of trails and boardwalks through the historic Lanark area. The $1.26 million contract began in June, 2006 and the boardwalks were completed in November 2006.

The boardwalks constructed by Nature Bridges were built using the innovative top down construction method. With top down construction, all large equipment stays on top of the new structure during the entire building process. This method provides a long-lasting structure and helps to preserve the surrounding plant and animal habitats during and after construction.

The Alabama Nature Center is a joint project of the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) and benefactors Isabel and Wiley Hill. The Center was conceptualized by the AWF board of directors in January, 2001 as an area for exploration and conservation education. In addition to the trails built by Pate Landscape and the boardwalks built by Nature Bridges that traverse the 340-acre area, Phase 1 also includes a new 4,000 square foot pavilion.

Phase II plans include the construction of a Welcome Center which will house a 2,500 square-foot hands-on Discovery Hall, a 240-seat theater, gift shop, library, 100-person multi-purpose room and office space for staff. This phase will also feature the construction of four educational classrooms with labs and three remote outdoor learning pavilions.

"The Alabama Nature Center is a tremendous asset to the state of Alabama and the Southeast," states J. D. James, president of Nature Bridges. "Our sustainable top down construction method has provided a way for everyone to enjoy the beauty of this area while preserving the indigenous wildlife. We are proud to have been a part of this incredible project."

For more information about the Alabama Nature Center, contact AWF at 1-800-822-9453 or visit alabamawildlife. org.

About the Top Down Construction Company (http://www. naturebridges. com? campaign=Apr07): Nature Bridges

Located in Monticello, Florida, Nature Bridges is a leading construction firm specializing in top down construction of timber bridges and pedestrian boardwalks through environmentally sensitive areas. The company also offers a wide variety of development amenities including golf cart bridges, architecturally-designed trellises, fencing, pavilions, decks, docks, timber retaining walls as well as DOT-approved timber curbing, guardrails, and roadside walkways. For more information, contact Nature Bridges at 850-997-8585 or visit naturebridges. com.

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The Society of Recovering Sorority Girls Announces Signature Thanksgiving Survival Skills

2011-08-10T09:45:00.000-07:00

The Society of Recovering Sorority Girls Announces Signature Thanksgiving Survival Skills

The Society of Recovering Sorority Girls, through its founders Kristina ÂMorganÂ Rose and Deandra ÂBrooksieÂ Brooks, announces its signature tips for surviving the Thanksgiving holiday. Their essay on surviving the Thanksgiving holiday is now available in their virtual chapter room, under New Member Education.

(PRWEB) November 14, 2003

WASHINGTON, DC Â The Society of Recovering Sorority Girls, through its founders Kristina ÂMorganÂ Rose and Deandra ÂBrooksieÂ Brooks, announces its signature tips for surviving the Thanksgiving holiday. Their essay on surviving the Thanksgiving holiday is now available in their virtual chapter room (www. recoveringsororitygirls. com), under New Member Education.

ÂThe RSG philosophy of living a life less ordinary through a minimal amount of effort MUST be applied to Thanksgiving if you hope to maintain your sanity,Â announced Morgan.

The Society of Recovering Sorority Girls believes the most direct route to holiday stress is the temptation to attempt the perfect holiday and by extension the perfect holiday meal. To avoid this stress, Morgan and Brooksie suggest hostesses take a realistic look at the proposed menu and decide which items are truly important. After determining which dishes are showstoppers, hostesses are encouraged to add a responsible blend of pre-made or ultra easy items.

ÂConcentrating on a few absolutely fabulous side dishes will make people think you spent hours slaving away in the kitchen,Â Brooksie adds. ÂBut youÂll still have time to work out, complete your holiday beauty regimen and spend some alone time with your favorite beverage of fortification before the troops arrive.Â

For the truly timid, Morgaan and Brooksie advise that itÂs ok to embrace denial. They suggest booking a holiday cruise if facing the hoards is too much holiday stress.

ÂIt's your holiday, spend it in the way that makes you comfortable and provides you the most joy,Â concluded Morgan.

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The Society of Recovering Sorority Girls is an elite organization devoted to a life less ordinary. Its founders, Kristina "Morgan" Rose and Deandra "Brooksie" Brooks firmly believe in applying many of the principles of collegiate Greek life to improve the leisure activities of young professionals everywhere.

STEPHEN KING ISN'T THE ONLY NEW ENGLAND AUTHOR TO JOIN THE ELECTRONIC BOOK PUBLISHING EXPLOSION

2011-08-06T08:08:00.000-07:00

STEPHEN KING ISN'T THE ONLY NEW ENGLAND AUTHOR TO JOIN THE ELECTRONIC BOOK PUBLISHING EXPLOSION:

(PRWEB) July 6, 2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

July 1, 2000

STEPHEN KING ISN'T THE ONLY NEW ENGLAND AUTHOR TO JOIN THE ELECTRONIC BOOK PUBLISHING EXPLOSION:

Salem, New Hampshire mother of two, and children's e-book author, Tabatha Jean, has undoubtedly brought her writing into the future and placed it on screen--on computer screen to be exact.

Though still relatively new, awareness of electronic books progress daily and even respected Authors, such as Stephen King, have tested the publishing explosion that has given reading a fresh perspective.

If the electronic book concept is gradually redefining reading and bookstores, then certainly Tabatha Jean is on the right track. She chose submitting her books to E-Publishers over the traditional publishing medium because of the growing interest her own children had developed for books on CD-ROM. Tabatha states: "Children's e-books are like any other book. They're funny, adventurous, silly, touching, educational, wonderfully illustrated and some even animated. Best of all, these books are interactive excitement. If you have a reluctant reader, try offering a reading choice: paper or an electronic book. E-books aren't a paper replacement; they're a reading alternative. They give children, as well as adults, another reason to read."

Tabatha Jean's delightful and vividly illustrated e-book now available for young readers: "Keisha's Best Birthday Ever" released through Crossroads Publishing Company. She also has additional young reader books "A Trophy with Wheels" & "Happy Little Homemaker," being released through Crossroads Publishing and a humorous five book series, "Peter's Pepperoni Adventures" which will be released from Books OnScreenÂ later this year.

Markets for electronic books include bookstores, software outlets, gift shops, and niche areas, in addition to the huge Internet audience.

Tabatha is available for interviews and welcomes your questions or comments.

CONTACT:

Tabatha Jean

Salem, NH 03079

(603) 893-6739

E-mail: TABADOO@aol. com

Asia Online to Double the Size of the Thai-Language Internet: World's Largest Literacy Project leverages Translation Platform that Learns From Humans

2011-08-05T15:34:00.000-07:00

Asia Online to Double the Size of the Thai-Language Internet: World's Largest Literacy Project leverages Translation Platform that Learns From Humans

As part of Asia Online's corporate goal of providing Asian nations with the same level of access to knowledge and information enjoyed by the developed economies of the world, the company is making more than 3 million education-oriented pages available in the Thai language. The project couples newly developed translation technology that learns from the collective skills of humans to deliver increasingly better translations of the world's content. This translated content will be available to all Thais on Asia Online's Thai-language Portal.

Hong Kong / Singapore / Bangkok (PRWEB) September 5, 2008

Asia Online today launched the World's Largest Literacy Project that aims to bring all nations the same level of access to knowledge and information enjoyed by the development economies of the world. As a first step towards its Asia-wide roll out, Asia Online today unveiled the public beta release of its Thai-language portal that doubles the size of the Thai-language Internet from its current three-million web pages to a total of more than six-million.

The content available on the Thai portal is being created by translating some of the most important and popular information sources available today, including Wikipedia, the CIA World Fact Book and tens-of-thousands of books. Previously available only to English-speakers, such rich sources of knowledge have proven to be vital stimulants for economic and educational development in the Western World.

Mr. Dion Wiggins, CEO of Asia Online said: "Our corporate goal is to give Asian nations all of the tools and information they need to compete in the global knowledge economy. To date, Thai, along with many other Asian languages, have been woefully underrepresented on the Internet. As a result, large communities of people across Asia have been denied the largest benefit of the Internet - access to valuable information and knowledge. By translating the most important and valuable educational content into each Asia language, we eliminate the last barrier to Internet usage: the language barrier."

World's Largest Literacy Project powered by new translation platform that learns from humans (http://www. asiaonline. net/corporate/translation. aspx)

The content on Asia Online is translated using a powerful new artificial intelligence translation platform that was developed by Asia Online specifically for the task of translating and indexing the Internet into multiple Asia languages. Based on more than ten years of international research, the Asia Online Translation Platform has already generated strong interest from professional translations service providers and partners around the globe, such as McElroy Translation, Andovar, Braahmam and Clay Tablet.

According to Mr. Wiggins, the translation machine learns how to translate from English into different Asia languages in much the same way as a child learns to read: by example, practice and correction.

"We refer to the Asia Online Translation Platform as the 'Brain,' because it works in much the same way as a human mind," said Mr. Wiggins. "After giving the Brain many millions of samples of English and Thai text, it has learned how to translate to an acceptable level of quality. As we continue to give it more text, it will continue to improve. Most importantly - it learns from its mistakes."

Using a unique 'human-to-machine feedback cycle' the Asia Online Translation Platform analyzes any corrections made to its translations and learns from those corrections. By mimicking how humans use and refine language, the system can continually improve.

"The Asia Online Translation Platform is still learning, but it is already better than many other machine translation systems," said Mr. Wiggins. "To further improve translation quality, we have a crowd-sourcing model where volunteer proofreaders read and correct publicly available translations. These corrections continually teach the Brain how to translate better in future. This is resulting in better and better content and will allow us to achieve our goal of tens of millions of pages of Thai content within a year."

Education - the key to empowerment of the nation (http://www. asiaonline. net/corporate/news. aspx#News03)

Asia Online is delivering the key to empowerment for entire nations by providing free access to millions of pages of local language educational content. With education comes knowledge. Knowledge empowers the imagination. Imagination empowers nations.

"Education is the engine of productivity and progress," said Mr. Wiggins. "It underpins economic growth, improvements in social conditions and economic development prospects. Providing richer content and more access to information is essential for improving education in Asia."

Unfortunately, more than 85% of the World's knowledge available online is in non-Asian languages, mainly English. This is despite the fact that nearly 40% of the world's current Internet users are located in Asia.

Of the 13.8% of knowledge that is available online in Asian Languages, less than 0.03% is available in languages other than Chinese, Japanese or Korean.

"This knowledge-gap represents a serious handicap for countries like Thailand. This is where Asia Online comes in. By translating millions of pages of content from English to Asian languages, we will dramatically change the status quo and reduce information poverty. Soon, ordinary people throughout Asia will be able to access and read the same information that is available to the rest of the world, but in their own language."

Start of the Next Net Boom? (http://www. asiaonline. net/corporate/news. aspx#News05)

By making millions of pages of Thai-language content available online, Asia Online expects a big rise in Internet usage in the Thailand. Despite gains in recent years, Internet penetration rates throughout Asia remain around half of that Western countries. In Thailand, only 13% of the population accesses the Internet, while the global average is 30%. North America tops in at 74% Internet penetration.

According to Mr. Wiggins, the biggest benefit of the Internet is not the ability to get online, but the ability to get information. He points out that there has been a gap between what information the English-Speaking world could get online, and that available for Thai people.

"Put simply, until today there were few compelling reasons beyond celebrity gossip and games for many Thai people to get online because of the language barrier. With Asia Online, that has changed. There will be very real value for people to get online, and this means more Internet growth."

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Illinois Institute of Technology Joins Tuition Rewards Enrollment Marketing Consortium

2011-08-05T00:44:00.000-07:00

Illinois Institute of Technology Joins Tuition Rewards Enrollment Marketing Consortium

Illinois Institute of Technology (Chcago, IL) has joined Tuition Rewards, a nationwide consortium of 232 private colleges & universities that rewards families for saving for higher education with points that can be used to reduce tuition costs. IIT is the 32nd college to join Tuition Rewards in the past 14 months. 145,000+ students are enrolled in the SAGE Scholars-sponsored program, which helps private colleges recruit students.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) May 14, 2009

Illinois Institute of Technology, a Ph. D.-granting university with superb programs in architecture, engineering, psychology, the sciences and the humanities, is the newest member of the SAGE Scholars Tuition Rewards program.

With an 8:1 student/faculty ratio, IIT is committed to providing a distinctive and relevant education through hands-on learning and undergraduate research opportunities. 24% of classes have fewer than 10 students; 90% have fewer than 40 students. Classes are taught by senior faculty -- not teaching assistants -- who foster a culture of innovation with their own first-hand research experience.

Students are immersed in IIT's interdisciplinary approach to learning through the team-based, creative problem-solving experience of the Interprofessional Projects Program (IPROs). In spring 2009, students completed over 50 projects, including IPRO 340: Improving Health Care Information Systems in a Community Health Services Network and IPRO team 351: Custom Clothing: E-Tailoring that Delivers Customer Value.

The world-class city of Chicago enables priceless student access to internships and employment. IIT's Office of Undergraduate Research provides mentored collaborative research experiences. The entrepreneurship program challenges students to develop start-up technology companies. University Technology Park at IIT, a business incubator located on campus, supports this challenge by providing numerous opportunities to work with companies at every stage of growth, from conception to sophistication.

IIT's diverse student population mirrors the global work environment; 97% of students receive financial aid. In addition to the undergraduate, graduate and Ph. D. programs on main campus, IIT also includes Chicago-Kent School of Law, Institute of Design, Stuart School of Business and the Center for Professional Development. IIT competes in the NCAA Division 1 Chicagoland Athletic Conference.

IIT is the 8th colleges to join Tuition Rewards in 2009, along with Chaminade University of Honolulu, Eastern Mennonite University (VA), Lycoming College (PA), Nebraska Wesleyan University, Ohio Northern University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (NY) and Taylor University (IN). 32 colleges have joined in the past 14 months.

"There's no downside for a college. It doesn't cost a college anything and most will gain additional, well-qualified students," declared Dr. James B. Johnston, chairman and CEO of SAGE Scholars. "The short-term enrollment consequences of the current economic malaise demand creative and aggressive marketing strategies, and our Tuition Rewards Consortium is just that. An almost perfect storm of economic turmoil and unfavorable demographic trends make participation in the Tuition Rewards Consortium more important than ever."

145,000+ students are now enrolled in Tuition Rewards, which fosters a dynamic relationship among families, financial institutions and its 232 member colleges. 30,351 students joined in 2008, more than double the 2007 total (14,571).

When registered students attend a participating private college, the family's accumulated Tuition Reward points may be redeemed as a "scholarship" - a non-need based grant or discount - capped at one full year's tuition spread over four years. Families earn Tuition Rewards by saving for college with a variety of financial partners, including the Pennsylvania and Wisconsin state 529 college savings programs, First Midwest Bank (Itasca, IL), Interactive Financial Advisors (Oak Brook, IL), Monetta Funds (Wheaton, IL), Mutual of Omaha, SEFCU (NY) and The College Tuition Benefit. Students submitted Reward points valued at $7.67 million to member colleges in 2008.

IIT is the 16th Illinois member of Tuition Rewards. The other Illinois members are DePaul University, Dominican University, Greenville College, Judson University, Lake Forest College, Lewis University, Lincoln College, McKendree University, Millikin University, Quincy University, Robert Morris College, Rockford College, St. Xavier University, Trinity Christian College and University of St. Francis.

As of today, 12,704 students residing in Illinois has are enrolled in Tuition Rewards.

About SAGE Scholars
Founded in 1995, SAGE markets its member colleges to the 145,000+ enrolled students and their families via its website, email and a weekly e-newsletter. Member colleges may contact students once they reach 9th grade at no charge. Tuition Rewards is now the largest private college savings program in the U. S. -- based on participating students and value of eligible assets. For more information, contact Robert Savett, 215-564-9930.

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SPENDonLIFE Announces Scholarship Awards Benefiting Students Affected by Credit Crunch

2011-08-04T22:12:00.000-07:00

SPENDonLIFE Announces Scholarship Awards Benefiting Students Affected by Credit Crunch

SPENDonLIFE. com is proud to announce the five well-deserving winners of its 2008 scholarship program. The scholarship awards are for students rejected for a student loan because of negative credit. It is our deeply held philosophy is that anyone who desires an education should be able to obtain one, regardless of their credit history.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) July 28, 2008

Accelerating its efforts to assist worthy candidates in advancement of their educational pursuits, SPENDonLIFE. com (http://www. spendonlife. com) is proud to announce the five well-deserving winners of its 2008 scholarship program. Our deeply held philosophy is that anyone who desires an education should be able to obtain one, regardless of their credit history.

To that end, we extended a unique opportunity to students rejected for a student loan because of negative credit. After reviewing over 800 scholarship applications, the staff of SPENDonLIFE is proud to announce the following winners of our scholarship program:

--Kara Joanis - Stanbridge College
--Megan Johnson - Howard University
--Susan Thompson - Regis University
--Aaron White - Faulkner University
--Selonia Miles - Georgetown University

We congratulate these talented students and commend them for their drive to succeed. The recent subprime crash has negatively impacted students relying on college loans. Today, not only are subprime borrowers finding roadblocks, but all student borrowers are now subject to stricter lending practices: Higher credit scores are required to secure student loans; and higher interest rates are routinely attached to those loans.

Although SPENDonLIFE is striving to combat the student credit crunch through its annual scholarship program, with over 17 million students enrolled in colleges and universities throughout the United States, it is impossible for us to reach them all. Students must be proactive in their understanding of exactly how credit affects them now - and will influence their lives for years to come.

Congratulations to the deserving winners of the 2008 SPENDonLIFE. com scholarship Program; we hope to reach many more gifted students next year. Through education, awareness programs and scholarship awards, our ongoing mission at SPENDonLIFE is making the promise of higher education a reality for everyone willing to reach for the dream.

Online since 2003, SPENDonLIFE (http://www. spendonlife. com) is a Dallas-based company specializing in credit and identity theft products and education. For additional program information and student credit education resources, please visit us at http://students. spendonlife. com (http://students. spendonlife. com).

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Hollywood Painter Metin Bereketli Donates DIVERSITY Artwork to 55th Annual HUMANITARIAN AWARDS Awards Dinner, August 21, 2003

2011-08-04T04:22:00.000-07:00

Hollywood Painter Metin Bereketli Donates DIVERSITY Artwork to 55th Annual HUMANITARIAN AWARDS Awards Dinner, August 21, 2003.

Metin Bereketli, HollywoodÂs charitable international artist renown for his DIVERSITY-series of striking compositions and one-of-a-kind ÂHealing ArtÂ therapeutic art program, has participated in yet another worthwhile charitable program by having a solo exhibit at and donating his DIVERSITY reproductions to 55th Annual HUMANITARIAN AWARDS Awards Dinner, August 21, 2003.

(PRWEB) August 29, 2003

Hollywood Painter Metin Bereketli Donates DIVERSITY Artwork to 55th Annual HUMANITARIAN AWARDS Awards Dinner, August 21, 2003

For more information contact:

Metin Bereketli at (323) 856-4789

P. O. Box 33 Beverly Hills, CA 90213

Metinbereketli@yahoo. com

Http://www. metinbereketli. com (http://www. metinbereketli. com)

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August, 2003 - Metin Bereketli, HollywoodÂs charitable international artist renown for his DIVERSITY-series of striking compositions and one-of-a-kind ÂHealing ArtÂ therapeutic art program, has participated in yet another worthwhile charitable program by having a solo exhibit at and donating his DIVERSITY reproductions to 55th Annual HUMANITARIAN AWARDS Awards Dinner, August 21, 2003.

The high-profile gala held at Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, California, was organized by NCCJ, the National Conference for Community and Justice. NCCJ, founded in 1927 as The National Conference for Christians and Jews, is a human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry and racism. NCCJ promotes understanding and respect among all races, religions and cultures through advocacy, conflict resolution and education.

ÂAll my life IÂve worked towards the same goals and prayed for a better rapprochement among worldÂs greatest religions and cultures,Â Bereketli said. ÂThatÂs the driving force behind my Diversity-series of original hand painted artwork. IÂm so happy and honored to support NCCJÂs lofty goals and participate in this splendid award dinner,Â the Hollywood Painter concluded.

Throughout the night Metin welcomed the VIP visitors to his solo art exhibition and personally signed the collectible reproductions of his DIVERSITY paintings for celebrities like Alison Heruth-Waterbury and Timothy P. Cavanaugh of the upcoming and breath-taking TV series D. H.S. (Department of Home Security).

NCCJÂs 2003 Humanitarian Awards went to such prominent California leaders as California State Treasurer Phil Angelides and CalPERS; LA County Sheriff Leroy D. Baca; and Bastion Capital Chairman Daniel D. Villaneuva, Sr.

Metin congratulated all award winners in person and affirmed his strong belief in the empowering leadership of such humanitarian champions to make our world a better place for Âlife, liberty and pursuit of happiness.Â

Master of Ceremonies of the night was ABC7Âs fantastic Marc Brown. Guest speakers included Rabbi Stephen Jacobs. Dinner Co-Chairs were Ed Asner, Sheldon Ausman, and Arthur Kassel who also happens to be one of the principal producers of the D. H.S. series.

An internationally acclaimed Los Angeles based painter, Metin's contemporary works have been featured in galleries and exhibitions worldwide including the Smithsonian, Sotheby's Science Center, Paramount Pictures & Universal Studios and Hollywood & Highland.

MetinÂs style and generosity has earned him the esteem of many American leaders, such as Presidents Bush and Carter. His work can also be seen on many television programs including Friends, Frazier, ER, Becker, Felicity, Will & Grace, Chicago Hope, The Bold and The Beautiful, Passions, General Hospital, Party of Five, Drew Carrey Show and several other TV and film sets.

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Frontline Communicator Mobile Wearable Audio/Video Surveillance System Certified on Strix Wireless Mesh Networks

2011-08-03T04:48:00.000-07:00

Frontline Communicator Mobile Wearable Audio/Video Surveillance System Certified on Strix Wireless Mesh Networks

Mobile wearable video communication systems provide visual confirmation and enables immediate response over wireless mesh networks in critical situations for public safety and a large number of industries worldwide.

Montreal, QC (PRWEB) October 24, 2007

AudiSoft Technologies, innovator and industry-leader in IP-based wearable mobile digital video surveillance and communications today announced it has received Strix Systems "Wireless Mesh Ready" Certification for its Frontline Communicator solution.

"Audisoft's Frontline Communicator is an innovative product addressing a unique and broad range of mobile video/audio applications," stated Bruce Brown, Chairman and CEO of Strix Systems, Inc. "With this certification we successfully established a base-line of interoperability and performance for the solution enabling deployments over Strix wireless mesh networks in industrial, healthcare, public safety, municipal, enterprise and other strategic applications."

Strix Systems is the worldwide industry leader in carrier-class wireless mesh networks noted for offering the highest performance and greatest flexibility for the lowest total cost of ownership. Strix's Access/One® wireless mesh products enable the quick deployment of network infrastructure to deliver reliable, resilient, self-configuring high-speed voice, video and data services for real-time multimedia, mission-critical communications and situational awareness for agencies and first responders. The Access/One products are ideal for a wide range of solutions including: security, surveillance, asset tracking applications, voice and video convergence, extended IT network infrastructure, emergency services, transportation systems and mobile connectivity. Its carrier grade performance enables deployments for city-wide metropolitan, country-wide infrastructure, public safety, state and federal government applications, transportation systems, harbors and ports, airports, corporate enterprise, hospitals, hotels and apartment complexes, universities and schools, hot-spots and hot-zones, as well as large scale service provider deployments to residential and business market.

The certification received from Strix Systems verifies each product and solution for it's ability to support existing and new voice, video and applications and confirms the stability of each solution for large scale wireless mesh network deployments and proves interoperability with the industry's leading multi-radio wireless mesh network products used in the largest deployments worldwide, for which the Frontline Communicator successfully passed. For more information on Strix Wireless Mesh Ready Certification program go to http://www. strixsystems. com/certification (http://www. strixsystems. com/certification).

"Strix Systems Wireless Mesh Networking Certification is an excellent example of different manufacturers working together to ensure that their solutions work and integrate seamlessly for all users with the guarantee to transmit highly-sensitive information with efficiency and security," said Marie Lapalme, CEO at Audisoft. "Certifications and accreditations from technology partners serving the same global markets are the best mechanisms we have to standardize levels of reliability and compatibility."

AudiSoft and Strix will collaborate on worldwide sales opportunities, taking advantage of existing and new market synergies to increase the solutions awareness and establish new customer relationships. For details and a demonstration of the Frontline Communicator go to http://www. audisoft. net (http://www. audisoft. net). For more information on Strix Premier Solution Partners please visit http://www. strixsystems. com/case-studies/solutionspotlight. asp (http://www. strixsystems. com/case-studies/solutionspotlight. asp).

About AudiSoft Technologies
AudiSoft Technologies develops and markets the Frontline Communicator - the world's first IP mobile, wireless and wearable audio, video and data communication equipment to many industries worldwide: government, military, medical, media, oil and gas and mining industries. Frontline Communicator provides to the operator freedom of movement and real - time AVD communication for many applications: real-time assistance, tele-training, tele-mechanical assistance, remote support... and more. Frontline Communicator also offers three communication path ways options for users: one to one, one to many (multicast) and many to one. For more information about Audisoft Technologies, please visit http://www. audisoft. net (http://www. audisoft. net).

About Strix OWS
The Strix Access/One OWS modular mesh products deliver the largest capacity (up to six radios and 768 users per node, three to six times the norm), highest throughput (five times the norm at 35 Mbps), and best scalability (users can add more radio boards or new technologies). An independent wireless mesh test, sponsored by Light Reading and completed in June 2006, found Strix's OWS 2400-30 delivers the best throughput and capacity and the greatest scalability for voice applications and mobility/roaming. Strix networks scale to 10 or more wireless hops with near-zero throughput loss and latency, enabling customers to deliver real-time applications with a minimum of wired connections for a given area, which reduces CapEx and OpEx.

About Strix Systems
Strix Systems is the worldwide Leader in Wireless Mesh Networking, both in market share (according to Heavy Reading and Infonetics) and technology (Iometrix). Strix's Access/One products are the industry's only modular (chassis-based) mesh systems, delivering the largest capacity, highest throughput and best scalability. This new generation of products provides the broadband mobility and reach to support voice, video, and data applications. Sold globally by a network of first-class distributors and integrators, Access/One solutions have been deployed in hundreds of networks worldwide, outdoor and indoor, for service providers, metros, public safety, government, energy, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, education, enterprises, and residential markets. For Strix latest case video case study on public safety, municipal networks and railway networks please go to: http://www. strixsystems. com/video/missioncritical. html (http://www. strixsystems. com/video/missioncritical. html). For more information about Strix Systems, please visit www. strixsystems. com.

Safe Harbor Statement
This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to vary materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The Company may experience significant fluctuations in future operating results due to a number of economic, competitive, and other factors, including, among other things, our reliance on third-party manufacturers and suppliers, government agency budgetary and political constraints, new or increased competition, changes in market demand, and the performance or reliability of our products. These factors and others could cause operating results to vary significantly from those in prior periods, and those projected in forward-looking statements. Additional information with respect to these and other factors, which could materially affect the company and its operations, are included in certain forms the Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Note: Strix Systems and Access/One Network are trademarks or registered trademarks, in the United States and certain other countries, of Strix Systems. Additional company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the individual companies and are respectfully acknowledged.

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Alpha Phi Alpha Golf Tournament to support Alpha Merit Educational Foundation (501c3)

2011-08-03T04:38:00.000-07:00

Alpha Phi Alpha Golf Tournament to support Alpha Merit Educational Foundation (501c3)

HOUSTON, Monday, July 12, 2004- The men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Alpha Eta Lambda-Houston Chapter, will host the 2004 ALPHA GOLF CLASSIC at Quail Valley Country Club. The event is open to the public and to all Greek letter organizations. Proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit the Alpha Merit Educational Foundation (AMEF). Members of the Alpha Eta Lambda chapter of Alpha include: Former Houston Mayor Lee Brown, Houston City Council Member Ronald Green and Harry E. Johnson, Esq., Alpha National President. Participants of the tournament are eligible to win a 2004 automobile as well as other prizes.

(PRWEB) June 12, 2004

WHEN: July 12, 2004

8 a. m. Registration, Range Balls, Bid Auction Items

9 a. m. Shotgun Start

2 p. m. Lunch, Awards Ceremony, Cash Bar

Auction Winners Announced, Raffle Drawings

WHERE: Quail Valley Country Club (El Dorado Course)

2880 La Quinta Drive

Missouri City, Texas 77459

(281) 437-7431

$100.00 per golfer (early Birdie Âtil 6/30/04)

$125.00 per golfer (late Bogey after 6/30/04)

$10 Mulligans (2 golfers)

Please make checks payable to Alpha Merit Educational Foundation

Mail checks to: Alpha Golf Classic, P. O. Box 88318, Houston, TX 77288

FOR REGISTRATION CONTACT Tournament Chairman:

Chris Jones (713) 501-4436

dirpr@alphaetalambda. com

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., is an intercollegiate Greek letter fraternity established for men of color in 1906 on the campus of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Founded by seven founders known as the JEWELS, the fraternity maintains a national agenda of service in all areas. In 1927, the Alpha Eta Lambda graduate chapter of the fraternity was established and in 1972 it created the Alpha Merit Educational Foundation (AMEF), which provides scholarships to Houston area students. Additional programs sponsored by Alpha Eta Lambda include: ÂGo to High School, Go to CollegeÂ, ÂToy DanceÂ, ÂMLK Memorial ProjectÂ and ÂMarch of Dimes Walk of America.Â

Pearson's AIMSweb Honored as Best in Tech for Reading and Math Intervention by Scholastic Administr@tor

2011-07-30T06:51:00.000-07:00

Pearson's AIMSweb Honored as Best in Tech for Reading and Math Intervention by Scholastic Administr@tor

Response to Intervention Program Uses Technology to Identify At-Risk Students, Monitor Progress, and Improve Results

Bloomington, MN (PRWEB) March 10, 2009

The Assessment & Information group of Pearson today announced that AIMSweb, the company's leading web-based progress monitoring and response to intervention (RtI) system, was named the 2008-2009 Best in Tech for Assessment Tools: Reading and Math Intervention solutions from Scholastic Administr@tor magazine.

The Best in Tech awards celebrate achievement and innovation in education technology, providing each winner with a seal of approval by the magazine.

"We're honored to be chosen as one of Scholastic Administr@tor's Best in Tech, as it reinforces Pearson's continued investment in technology to improve student outcomes. Pearson is so pleased that AIMSweb is supporting our teachers and administrators and making a difference in classrooms across the nation - today," said Carol Watson, president and general manager, Clinical Assessment North America.

The AIMSweb program uses a three-tiered approach to intervention, providing direct, frequent and continuous student assessment and reporting results directly to students, parents, teachers and administrators via an online system.
Nationwide teachers and administrators are using the program to assess students three times a year for universal screening, and to frequently progress monitor students identified as at-risk for the purposes of demonstrating improvement and monitoring the response to instructional changes.

Scholastic Administr@tor's administrator-reviewers handpicked and carefully evaluated each of the potential award winners, including AIMSweb, which was originally featured in the June 2008 issue. Published eight times a year, Scholastic Administr@tor provides insight into the best education solutions and the most effective technology and leadership strategies for the nation's 85,000 top administrators.

For more information about AIMSweb, call 866-313-6194 ,write sales@aimsweb. com, or go to http://www. aimsweb. com (http://www. aimsweb. com).

About Pearson
Pearson (NYSE:PSO), the global leader in education and education technology, provides 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. Pearson's other primary businesses include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group. For more information about the Clinical Assessment group of Pearson, visit http://www. pearsonassess. com/ (http://www. pearsonassess. com/).

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BAT Continues its Seventy Seventh Anniversary Year Celebration by Unleashing a Series of Donations, Charitable Activity

2011-07-29T20:18:00.000-07:00

BAT Continues its Seventy Seventh Anniversary Year Celebration by Unleashing a Series of Donations, Charitable Activity

The first meeting of Beta Alpha Tau was held Sept. 19, 1929; the most recent meeting was Monday November 20th, 2006- meeting # 3,953. The Passive BAT Club met at RN Myers Apartments to honor its oldest known living member Paul Milner'33 from Shaker Heights High School. We announced a few of the initial rounds of our donations over the last two months and upcoming charitable events and ideas to aid our community and the world.

Cleveland, Ohio (PRWEB) November 27, 2006

This month, BAT passives of Cleveland Heights High donated $4,460 of their excess Reunion 77 Funds to aid children at Rainbows Babies and Children's and the Taussig Cancer Center at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Additionally, a $2,200 donation was made to Reaching Heights, triggering a one-for-one match from the George Gund Foundation. Last month, the BAT Passive club donated $2,300 to the Monarch School in honor of passive Victor Gelb's 80th birthday celebration.

"The continued interest of this group of Heights High alums is welcomed and appreciated. Their loyalty to the Cleveland Heights-University Heights school district and willingness to invest in its future success is inspiring. It exemplifies the kind of citizen interest that is critical to our efforts as a resource for this remarkable public school system," said Reaching Heights Executive Director Susie Kaeser.

BAT closed out the month of November with a significant cash, food, and clothing donation for the homeless to St. Malachi's. The group also feed the homeless at the Breadline at St. Malachi's www. stmalachi. org/parish/map1.htm (http://www. stmalachi. org/parish/map1.htm) Saturday November 26, 2006 along their children and grandchildren.

Founder Dr Robert Bachman wrote these prophetic words on March 24, 1934: Has the idea of a permanent club carrying on among men out in the world and sprouting from this very organization ever entered your heads? The Passive Organization and its holding together is the key to the success of this dream. Keep it in mind and it will broaden your outlook no end. Let us stick together as long as we may.

The first meeting of Beta Alpha Tau was held September 19, 1929; the most recent meeting was Monday November 20th, 2006- meeting # 3,953. The Passive BAT Club met at RN Myers Apartments to honor its oldest known living member Paul Milner'33 from Shaker Heights High School. We announced a few of the initial rounds of our donations over the last two months and upcoming charitable events and ideas to aid our community and the world.

Beginning as a high school fraternity in 1929 at Cleveland Heights High School with a Reunion to celebrate September 9, 2006 well over 200+ men, (total of 400+ attendees) aged 26 (Jacob Lohser) to 90 (Paul Milner), gathered as brothers at the Beachwood Marriott, not to celebrate the anniversary of their graduation but the founding of their Cleveland Heights High School fraternity established 77 years earlier, one month before the stock market crash of 1929. www. betaalphatau. com

About Reaching Heights:

Reaching Heights www. reachingheights. org is a nonprofit citizen organization that promotes public ownership and responsibility for the success of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights public schools. This public education advocacy organization seeks to make the Cleveland Heights-University Heights public schools the best possible resource for each student, our community and our democracy.

About Cleveland Clinic Taussig Center:

CCF Cancer Center www. clevelandclinic. org/cancer/ (http://www. clevelandclinic. org/cancer/) is recognized by U. S. News & World Report as one of the top 15 cancer hospitals in the country, and the No. 1 cancer hospital in Ohio in its annual hospital survey. With a long-standing tradition of offering world-class care, treatment, and clinical trial research, our cancer hospital will continue to be a leader in cancer awareness, diagnosis and management. Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center is part of the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, a Comprehensive Cancer Center designated by the National Cancer Institute.

About Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital:

RB&C climbed to Number 4 in the nation - up from its previous ranking of Number 6 - while remaining the Number 1 children's hospital in the entire Midwest. Rainbow is a world leader in the treatment of children with cancer, heart disease, cystic fibrosis and pulmonary specialties, sickle cell disease, kidney disease, and endocrine and metabolic disorders. As part of the Ireland Cancer Center, the National Institute of Cancer-designated center in northeast Ohio, Rainbow's comprehensive pediatric cancer center offers the most promising treatments to children. Rainbow's Asthma Center helps children experience less frequent and severe symptoms, while significantly reducing trips to ERs.

About The Monarch School:

Founded in 2000, Monarch School www. bellefairejcb. org is a chartered nonpublic school in Ohio that provides ideal special education programs for children with autism. The Monarch Boarding Academy is an extraordinary residential learning environment created specifically for children and teens on the autism spectrum. Monarch School and Monarch Boarding Academy operate under the auspices of Bellefaire JCB, a pioneer in the care, treatment, and education of young people for more than 130 years. Our location on a beautiful, 32-acre suburban campus in Shaker Heights, Ohio, includes playing fields, walking paths, a gymnasium, and many amenities essential to children's success.

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Retired English teacher wins AWARD OF EXCELLENCE from THE FILM ADVISORY BOARD for her BASIC COZY GRAMMAR COURSE VIDEOS!

2011-07-29T12:21:00.000-07:00

Retired English teacher wins AWARD OF EXCELLENCE from THE FILM ADVISORY BOARD for her BASIC COZY GRAMMAR COURSE VIDEOS!

Retired English teacher from small Canadian fishing town creates a video/workbook English grammar course filmed in and around her cozy beach cottage and finds herself winning an AWARD OF EXCELLENCE from THE FILM ADVISORY BOARD in Hollywood for writing and starring in THE BASIC COZY GRAMMAR COURSE!

(PRWEB) November 22, 2001

For Immediate Release: November 22,2001

Splashes From The River Multimedia Entertainment Inc.

Campbell River, BC, Canada

Marie Rackham, the retired English teacher from Campbell River, BC, Canada, who took action about her concerns that the teaching of English grammar seems to be going by the wayside by producing and starring in her own video series called THE BASIC COZY GRAMMAR COURSE, has just received the 12th National/International award for educational/edutainment excellence to add to her growing collection:

Press Release: November 15, 2001

The Film Advisory Board, Inc.,

Hollywood, California

THE FILM ADVISORY BOARD, INC. announces its Award Evaluation Committee has voted its AWARD OF EXCELLENCE to 'THE BASIC COZY GRAMMAR COURSE'.

In making the announcement of the award, FILM ADVISORY BOARD president, Elayne Blythe, called the set of two videos with workbook, "Outstanding! In our twenty-six years of evaluating family/children's entertainment and educational products, we have never seen a program quite like 'THE BASIC COZY GRAMMAR COURSE'! Marie Rackham, with 34 years of experience as an English teacher is a delightful instructor - and the beautiful surroundings of Campbell River in British Columbia makes for a relaxing and unique learning environment one never wants to leave! This course is great for kids nine and up and adults alike who wish to improve their speaking and writing skills. We would also recommend this course to those who speak English as a second language who wish to improve their skills! This course is ideal for home schooling and should be in every home library! Kids from nine to 100 will love 'THE BASIC COZY GRAMMAR COURSE'! I can't say enough wonderful things about it! It's well-deserving of our AWARD OF EXCELLENCE!"

Elayne Blythe, President and Founder of The Film Advisory Board, Inc.

Hollywood California

This news came just days after being notified that The Basic Cozy Grammar Course was being officially endorsed by KIDS FIRST! THE COALITION FOR QUALITY CHILDRENS MEDIA.

The tremendous response to The Basic Cozy Grammar Course has left Marie feeling vindicated in the face of all who told her that she was a dinosaur for insisting on teaching grammar in her classroom. As Marie says, "Grammar is the technique of English, just as mixing paints is the technique of painting, and playing scales the technique of music. It is difficult to be creative at anything if you don't have the technique first. If you can't speak well, and write well, your windows of opportunity are closed. Many people are concerned about the errosion of these skills, and have felt helpless to do anything about it - THE BASIC COZY GRAMMAR COURSE was created for them."

Visit http://www. splashesfromtheriver. com (http://www. splashesfromtheriver. com) and click on the 'Awards', 'Reviews', or 'Customer Quotes' links to learn more.

Lukens Historic District to Present Community Leader, Gladys Flamer, 103, with Rebecca Lukens Award

2011-07-29T08:58:00.000-07:00

Lukens Historic District to Present Community Leader, Gladys Flamer, 103, with Rebecca Lukens Award

103 year old community leader once worked for Luken's Steel president at his family estate in the 1920's. Now she is receiving their highest award.

Coatesville, PA (PRWEB) February 19, 2010

The Graystone Society, located in the Lukens National Historic District in Coatesville, has announced its fourth annual Rebecca Lukens Award to be presented to noted Coatesville and Chester County community, church and political leader, Gladys Flamer. Established by The Graystone Society to honor individuals who exhibit the qualities of Rebecca Lukens, the annual award will be presented to Flamer at a March 18th reception in the Lukens Executive Office Building—the date commemorating Rebecca Lukens’ 216th birthday.

Born in 1906 in Christiana and one of thirteen children, Gladys Flamer was just a young girl out of Benner High School when she took the job as laundress at the home of Lukens Steel president, Robert Wolcott at his estate in Thorndale. Eventually, through hard work and dedication, she would achieve the position of head cook. Gladys remembers her days at The Wolcott Estate, “as sometimes polishing silver for two days straight,” or watching the “dogs as big as cows” being walked.

Because education was hard to come by (especially for African-American girls), Mrs. Flamer’s parents aligned their daughter with people who had the benefit of a higher education. One such group hailed from Cheney University and traveled to meet then-first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt for a luncheon in the White House. Mrs. Flamer recalls, “Three cars traveled from Coatesville to the White House from Cheney. Most of those people are dead now. God blessed me to be here after they have gone.” Seven decades later that same university would bestow a full scholarship upon Mrs. Flamer.

Mrs. Flamer’s illustrious and diversified career would take her in many directions. She once owned a beauty shop in Coatesville for twenty years. She was an LPN at the VA Medical Center and Embreeville Hospital. She also worked for Lukens Steel and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Many also remember her tenure as a sales associate at Strawbridge and Clothier at the age of 90.

She is an active member of her church and politically shrewd. Her dedication to her community includes membership in The Coatesville Historical Commission, The Eastern Stars, The Better Community Group and Better Housing and Politics, the Sick Committee, the Coatesville Senior Center, the local NAACP and the Hyacinth Federated Club (among others). She is a Judge of Elections in her fifth ward and she still attends Council Meetings. She continues to bake homemade pies and serves lunch to the Thursday Retired Men’s Club. She received a host of awards and honors for dedicated service and devotion to hard work in many of these organizations.

Mrs. Flamer’s secret to longevity? “Serving the Lord. I was raised in the Church. The saints are supposed to take care of the Lord’s Temple.”

The Rebecca Lukens Award will be presented to Gladys Flamer at a reception in the Lukens Executive Office Building, 50 South First Avenue, in Coatesville, Pa., on March 18, 2010, from 5 to 7 p. m. Tickets are $40 and reservations are required. This event also is made possible through the kindness of the following sponsors: PECO Energy; Rainer & Company; Huston Properties, Inc; The Stewart Huston Charitable Trust; and Mr. Scott G. Huston.

For event information and reservations, please contact The Graystone Society at 610-384-9282 or graystone(at)lukensnhd(dot)org. Created in 1984, The Graystone Society helps preserve the City of Coatesville’s historic architecture and assists with municipal improvement and economic development through preservation. The Graystone Society is named for Graystone Mansion, an important property within the Lukens National Historic District. The district is the future home of The National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum. The museum will focus on the people, places, products and processes that made Lukens Steel Company a Fortune 500 producer of carbon, alloy and stainless steels. The Coatesville steel mill is America’s oldest, continuously operating iron and steel mill and will celebrate its 200th anniversary in July 2010.

For more information on this release, contact Melinda Williams at The Williams Group, 610-518-4888 or visit www. thewilliamsgroup. info.

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Non-Profits Team Together to Serve Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community Canine Companions for Independence Announces Collaboration with The San Francisco SPCA

2011-07-26T13:48:00.000-07:00

Non-Profits Team Together to Serve Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Community Canine Companions for Independence Announces Collaboration with The San Francisco SPCA

Canine Companions for Independence® (CCI) and The San Francisco SPCA (The SF/SPCA) have formed an alliance to work together on providing Hearing Dogs to those who are deaf or hard of hearing. The San Francisco SPCA has provided Hearing Dogs for many years. However, in order to focus its resources on its core mission of saving and protecting animals' lives, the Society will no longer be placing Hearing Dogs with new partners.

Santa Rosa, CA (PRWEB) June 9, 2008

Canine Companions for Independence® (CCI) and The San Francisco SPCA (The SF/SPCA) have formed an alliance to work together on providing Hearing Dogs to those who are deaf or hard of hearing. The San Francisco SPCA has provided Hearing Dogs (http://www. cci. org/site/c. cdKGIRNqEmG/b.4010977/) for many years. However, in order to focus its resources on its core mission of saving and protecting animals' lives, the Society will no longer be placing Hearing Dogs with new partners.

Canine Companions for Independence (http://www. cci. org/site/c. cdKGIRNqEmG/b.4011115/), whose core mission is to serve people with disabilities, will accept applicants from those individuals currently on the SF/SPCA Hearing Dog wait list.

Founded in 1975, Canine Companions has been enhancing the lives of people who are deaf or hard of hearing by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. With 1400 active CCI teams nationwide, CCI trains four types of dogs, Hearing Dogs, Service Dogs to assist adults with physical disabilities, Skilled Companions to assist children, and Facility Dogs for professionals working with groups of people in healthcare and education settings.

Canine Companions CEO Corey Hudson said, "Providing Hearing Dogs is at the core of our mission, and we look forward to being able to serve more individuals with highly trained dogs to enhance their independence."

Canine Companions for Independence trains Hearing Dogs to recognize and respond to sounds, such as a doorbell, telephone, alarm clock, smoke alarm, or someone calling a name. The dogs alert their partners to these key sounds by making physical contact such as nudging the leg or arm.

"We are very pleased to have formed a working relationship with CCI, and are confident that the agency will successfully meet the needs of former SF/SPCA Hearing Dog Program applicants," said Jan McHugh-Smith, President of The SF/SPCA (http://www. sfspca. org/about_us. shtml).

To learn more about Hearing Dogs, apply for a dog or learn how you can support the work of trained assistance dogs, visit www. cci. org or call 1-800-572-BARK.

About Canine Companions for Independence:
Canine Companions for Independence provides highly trained assistance dogs to children and adults with disabilities. Established in 1975, CCI has five regional training centers across the country. CCI is recognized worldwide for the excellence of its dogs, and the quality and longevity of the matches it makes between dogs and people. There is no charge for the dog, its training and ongoing follow-up services. For more information, visit www. cci. org or call 1-800-572-BARK.

About The San Francisco SPCA:
The San Francisco SPCA is a private, independent, nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to saving and protecting homeless dogs and cats, to providing them with care and treatment, advocating for their welfare, and enhancing the human-animal bond. Founded in 1868, The SF/SPCA is a national leader in saving the lives of companion animals through its pioneering programs. For more information visit www. sfspca. org.

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Organizations Form New Alliance to Help Low Vision Children

2011-07-24T21:50:00.000-07:00

Organizations Form New Alliance to Help Low Vision Children

Optelec and Sight Savers America partner under VisionZone initiative and donate assistive technology to a child with a rare eye condition at Chicago VisionWalk on June 13

Chicago (PRWEB) June 11, 2010

Optelec U. S. Inc (http://www. optelec. com/en_US/home)., a world leader in innovative and life changing assistive technologies for the blind and visually impaired, is forming a new alliance with Sight Savers America (http://www. sightsaversamerica. org/), a nationally-expanding not-for-profit organization that provides complete vision care for economically disadvantaged children. In support of the VisionZone (http://www. visionzone. org/) initiative, Optelec’s nationwide movement to promote ocular health awareness, the strength of this partnership allows these companies to fulfill the shared goal of helping children achieve the best vision-services possible.

This collaboration will kick-off with a special low vision product donation on June 13 to a child in need, Quanek Collins, a 10-year-old living with a rare ocular diagnosis of Aniridia, congenital cataracts and a cranial-facial malformation. Aniridia affects only one out of every 90,000 children in the United States.

Spectrios Institute for Low Vision (http://www. spectrios. org/), an Illinois-based not-for profit organization that provides comprehensive visual rehabilitation programs, has identified Collins as the recipient of the Optelec MultiView, a transportable and multipurpose video magnifier (CCTV) to further enhance his visual acuities which are only 10/80- OD, 10/100 OS. Collins lives with his Aunt along with his brother and sister in Riverdale, a town in southern Cook County, Illinois. He currently has limited access to assistive technology at school and is unable to afford one at home since these optical aids are not covered by health insurance.

“At Optelec we’ve had a long-term relationship with Spectrios Institute,” stated Andre Hardy, president of Optelec U. S. Inc and VisionZone. “It means a great deal that they too are in support of our new alliance with Sight Savers America and have come forward in helping us identify a much deserving child who can benefit from Optelec's technology. VisionZone is a fast-spreading movement and we’re here to make a difference.”

“Quanek’s Aunt is working very hard to help him do the best he can in life, as she’s seen both his father and uncle cope with the same rare eye condition,” stated Dr. R. Tracy Williams, executive director of Spectrios Institute for Low Vision and a recognized national leader in the field of low vision. “With the help of his special education vision teacher and our low vision specialist Dr. Mary Fritz Jordan, we selected Quanek because we believe Optelec’s technology would enable him to achieve his full potential in school.”

Collins is just finishing the fourth grade and loves basketball, playing chess, drawing, and watching TV and by using the Optelec MultiView CCTV (http://www. optelec. com/en_US/products/portable-video-magnifier/multiview), valued at $2,395, he can better pursue these hobbies and expand his interest and studies.

The newly formed alliance between Optelec and Sight Savers America will further enhance the VisionZone initiative to better educate the public about the importance of ocular health and resources available. It provides a blended, interactive experience through VisionZone LIVE and VisionZone. org, both aimed at bridging the gap between eye disease, prevention, awareness and product solutions.

“Our partnership with Optelec is a huge building block in the Sight Savers’ national expansion program now underway,” Sight Savers America Founder and President/CEO, Jeff Haddox. “Our hallmark at Sight Savers is to put high-tech vision aids into the homes of as many visually impaired children as possible based on recommendations from low vision specialists. When children with low vision have immediate access to this sophisticated technology they are motivated to become more independent, lead more normal lives, and to do things they would never have dreamed possible before.”

The Optelec MultiView product donation will occur on Sunday, June 13 at the VisionZone LIVE exhibition, in conjunction with the Chicago VisionWalk, a signature fundraising event for the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Foundation Fighting Blindness is the largest non-governmental funder of research for retinal eye diseases in the world and another instrumental partner in the VisionZone initiative.

Representatives from each organization will be on-site in the VisionZone LIVE tent at the Chicago VisionWalk (http://www. fightblindness. org/site/TR? fr_id=3140&pg=entry), held at Soldier Stadium, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive. The Optelec MultiView product donation and demonstration to Collins will occur at 11:30 a. m. with the Chicago VisionWalk registration starting at 9 a. m. and walk beginning at 10 a. m. All activities are open to the public and community participation is encouraged.

Early detection of vision problems is a serious issue as more than 16 million Americans today report some form of visual impairment and that number is expected to double by 2030. The success rate of certain treatments for children can change from 90 percent before age six to an alarming 10 percent after age nine. It is estimated that nearly 25 percent of school-age children have vision problems and studies report that many preschool and school-age children are not receiving proper professional eye and vision care.

“The partnership formed by Sight Savers America and Optelec has truly been a total blessing to Quanek,” stated Shamyetta Mackey, Collins’ Aunt. “Organizations such as these are greatly needed because they do so much for children with sight problems. The CCTV will dramatically improve Quanek's quality of life.”

For more information, please visit http://www. VisionZone. org (http://www. VisionZone. org), http://www. Optelec. com (http://www. Optelec. com), http://www. SightSaversAmerica. org (http://www. SightSaversAmerica. org), and http://www. Spectrios. org (http://www. Spectrios. org).

About VisionZone
“Connect. Learn. Live. Solutions for Ocular Health.” VisionZone is the low vision community’s first live and virtual eye-health resource designed to bridge the gap between eye disease, prevention, awareness and product solutions. VisionZone LIVE and VisionZone. org connect the eye care, visually impaired and caretaker communities through a blended interactive experience and major corporate and non-profit partners, including Optelec U. S. Inc., which is spearheading the movement. For more information, visit VisionZone. org and follow @VisionZoneOrg on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

About Optelec U. S. Inc.
Optelec U. S. Inc. was founded in 1985 and is recognized as the worldwide market leader in providing innovative solutions for the blind, visually impaired and learning disabled. In January 2007, Tieman U. S., Holding Company to Optelec US Inc., spun off ShopLowVision. com as a subsidiary company to provide a one-stop-shop for optical, non-optical and daily living aids for eye care professionals and consumers. In 2010, VisionZone was created as a national awareness campaign for ocular health. For more information, visit Optelec. com and follow @Optelec on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

About Sight Savers America
Sight Savers America is a non-profit organization spreading the gift of sight to disadvantaged children, currently throughout Alabama and Mississippi and expanding nationally. In coordination with a network of volunteer eye care professionals, Sight Savers America is able to purchase necessary treatments from eye glasses to surgery to advanced vision aids at no cost to eligible families. Sight Savers also provides technologically advanced sight-enhancing devices for children with low vision and for those who are blind. The Sight Savers personal case management eye care service has become the benchmark for the industry. For more information, visit SightSaversAmerica. org.

About Spectrios Institute for Low Vision
Founded in 1986, Spectrios Institute for Low Vision®, formerly Deicke Center for Visual Rehabilitation, is a nationally accredited not-for-profit organization providing a comprehensive visual rehabilitation program to people for all ages. Serving over 1500 individuals annually, our comprehensive program includes a low vision evaluation, counseling, teaching the skills of daily living and the use of adaptive/assistive technology to maximize vision. In addition, Spectrios Institute evaluates the newest methods and technology for aiding people with low vision and trains physicians in the highly specialized field of low vision care. Spectrios Institute is led by executive director, R. Tracy Williams, O. D., a recognized national leader in the field of low vision. For more information, visit Spectrios. org.

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ÂGreat TasteÂ to feature The Kinloch Club

2011-07-24T12:23:00.000-07:00

ÂGreat TasteÂ to feature The Kinloch Club

The Kinloch ClubÂ is an exciting world class golf, sports, and lodging resort currently under construction in New Zealand.

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) September 3, 2004

Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of The Kinloch Club for its innovative, educational television series, Great Taste. The resort will be featured in a segment on ÂAccents for Finer LivingÂ as part of the Collection Series.

The Kinloch ClubÂ is an exciting world class golf, sports, and lodging resort currently under construction in New Zealand. It is located adjacent to the town of Kinloch on the northern shores of Lake Taupo in the center of the North Island. Imagine a typical day at The ClubÂ: playing on 18 holes of the Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, fly fishing in the world's best trout fishing destination, kayaking, sailing, water and/or snow skiing or trekking through unspoiled wilderness. And at the dayÂs end, relaxing in the sumptuous surroundings of the lodge.

Kinloch Golf Resort Limited is developing 850 acres for its golf, sports, and lodging. The golf course is being designed using the natural uniqueness of New Zealand with an outstanding view of Lake Taupo.

Membership may be just for golf, or may include access to all lodge facilities and sporting activities as well. The Kinloch ClubÂ also offers its members a restaurant and the other lodge facilities, hunting, equestrian trails, trekking, tennis, croquet, gym, massage, health & beauty spa, and an invitation to Club events that will include: fishing contests, wine, food & cultural events and the Kinloch Nicklaus Golf Tournament.

A number of desirable residential estate sites are available on a strictly limited basis. Residential estate owners will have the opportunity to become members of The Kinloch ClubÂ and enjoy its sporting activities and be able to participate in regular organized events. Lodge units, villas and estate lots will be available.

Soon, one may enjoy the comforts of a world-class lodge in tranquil, unspoiled surroundings, with spectacular vistas of the lake and mountains beyond in New Zealand.

To find out more, see www. kinloch-golf. com.

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ÂTodayÂs FamilyÂ to feature Pinellas County Utilities Conservation Resources

2011-07-24T03:29:00.000-07:00

ÂTodayÂs FamilyÂ to feature Pinellas County Utilities Conservation Resources

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) July 10, 2004

Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of Pinellas County Utilities Conservation Resources for its innovative, educational television series, TodayÂs Family. The conservation program, headquartered in Clearwater, FL, will be featured in a segment on Models of Excellence in the public utilities sector. The show will emphasize public awareness, successful outreach programs and ways to educate in the importance and value of sound natural resource preservation.

Pinellas County Utilities (PCU) takes very seriously its responsibility for resource preservation. ÂOur primary responsibility when working with natural resources is to manage those resources so they are replenished and/or remain intact and accessible for use by future generations,Â says Pick Talley, director of utilities.

PCU provides potable water, handles wastewater collection and treatment and reclaimed water distribution service to the unincorporated area of Pinellas County, as well as to many of the 24 municipalities in the county. The utility organization also owns and operates the countyÂs only solid waste facility, which includes landfill operations, a waste-to-energy and resource recovery facility, a yard waste-to-mulch operation, and a variety of recycling programs.

Firmly believing that it is every individualÂs responsibility to help preserve the environment and resources, PCU aims to educate the public in ways that will change daily behavior toward this end. Some of the programs that are successful for them include: Retro-Fit Kit for the home, Ultra Low Flow Toilet rebate program, Healthy Lawn program, and a collection program for hazardous household chemical and electronics.

The organization has in fact proved that conservation measures can make a huge difference. It is justly proud of the fact that in the past 13 years, the areaÂs water consumption rate, per person per day, has gone from 153 gallons to 96 gallons, an approximate 40 percent decrease in potable water demand. They emphasize the importance of ongoing public education and outreach programs.

For more information, please see http://www. pinellascounty. org/utilities (http://www. pinellascounty. org/utilities)

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AngelNetwork. com, LLC Explains Valuation

2011-07-23T15:31:00.000-07:00

AngelNetwork. com, LLC Explains Valuation

Valuation is a key factor in angel investing.

Escondido, CA (PRWEB) February 17, 2008

AngelNetwork. com, LLC a network for high net worth investors and entrepreneurs explains valuation in their continued quest to educate investors and entrepreneurs. AngelNetwork. com, LLC offers memberships for entrepreneurs and investors which enlighten them on the entire angel investing process. AngelNetwork. com explains the components of valuation in an effort to educate entrepreneurs on the process of valuation that investors go through. "Valuation is a key element in the consideration of funding by an angel investor," says Edward Bracken, Co-Founder of AngelNetwork. com, LLC.

AngelNetwork. com teaches the components of valuation beginning with fair market value and then outlining the elements of business valuation including economic conditions, normalization of financial statements and income, assets, and market approaches. AngelNetwork. com, LLC believes when both parties completely comprehend the components of investing neither of the two walk away with unattainable goals.

AngelNetwork. com, LLC continues to provide information on the valuation process by defining asset based approaches, market approaches, discounts and premiums. The knowledge gained by entrepreneurs is enlightening and eases the tension in preparing documents to submit to an angel investor.

More Information about AngelNetwork. com, LLC
AngelNetwork. com, LLC has been serving high net worth investors and entrepreneurs since 1997. They are an educational membership site that provides information to both high net worth investors and entrepreneurs to help them successfully invest in, raise capital for and structure their early stage, emerging growth and pre-IPO investment opportunities.

Contact details
Edward Bracken
AngelNetwork. com, LLC
T: 760-489-1342
This Press Release has been submitted by PREasy. com

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Einstein to Appear on New $25.00 Bill Instead of Reagan

2011-07-23T00:59:00.000-07:00

Einstein to Appear on New $25.00 Bill Instead of Reagan

New currency to feature Einstein and other inventors being released in time for April Fool's Day.

Daytona Beach, FL (PRWEB) March 3, 2005

Departing from the tradition of using portraits of dead presidents on US currency, images of famous scientists will now be featured on new bills. To initiate this change in tradition, the familiar image of the genius Albert Einstein will grace the front of the new $25.00 bill. Being considered for future appearance on new currency is the inventor Thomas Edison, also Edward Teller, father of the H-bomb, and possibly Al Gross, inventor of the cordless telephone.

The new $25.00 bill featuring Einstein will be released into circulation this week. In addition to the portrait of Einstein, the new bill features the statement: ÂIn God We Trust, All Others Pay CashÂ, and also the disclaimer: ÂGenuine Fake CurrencyÂ. As you may have surmised, the 25-Dollar Bill is actually a practical joke product known as Sucker Money. The new product is the work of Cheap Tricks (www. fakecrap. com), a practical joke business based in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Sucker Money is realistic looking fake currency that is folded up and left on the ground for the unsuspecting victim to pick up. When the hapless chump picks up the bill and unfolds the money, the wording on the back of the bill reads: ÂGet a job and pick up some real money!"

ÂSucker Money encourages people to find work,Â says Joe King, director of phony projects at fakecrap. com. ÂThey need to quit wasting time looking around on the ground for free money,Â he added. ÂEverybody knows you have to get a job if you want money.Â

ÂSucker Money is educational as well,Â Joe King adds. ÂIt is important to promote critical thinking and teach people that thereÂs no such thing as a 25 dollar bill.Â

ÂSucker Money is just a joke,Â Mr. King concluded. ÂThis concept has to be explained to the humor impaired and to those suffering from trickslexia. It is something you can use to have fun on April FoolÂs Day and any other time too when you feel like goofing around.Â

Sucker money can be seen on the home page at www. fakecrap. com. Samples of Sucker Money will be included with all orders from Cheap Tricks until April FoolÂs Day.

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2004 Cabela's Crappie USA Classic to be held at South Carolina Lakes Marion/Moultrie-The Santee Cooper Lakes

2011-07-21T20:55:00.000-07:00

2004 Cabela's Crappie USA Classic to be held at South Carolina Lakes Marion/Moultrie-The Santee Cooper Lakes

People come from all over the United States to fish Lake Marion & Moultrie. The Cypress trees combined with the swampy wilderness add a scenic beauty to these lakes that set them apart from all the other lakes in the state.

(PRWEB) August 21, 2004

Crappie USA Inc., "America's Premier National Crappie Fishing Tournament Organization" will hold the 2004 Cabela's Crappie USA Classic on the waters of Marion/Moultrie September 22-25, 2004. Anglers from all across the nation have qualified for this event and will show their true fishing ability in this major pick your own partner style event. Anglers will be fishing for a 10-fish limit of crappie, which could net them major payback in this team event. "It's the biggest competitive crappie fishing event of the year and we are proud to hold this event in the beautiful state of South Carolina", said Darrell VanVactor, CEO of Crappie USA. This years Cabela's Crappie USA Classic will have a payback of near $175,000.00 in cash and prizes.

The tournament weigh-in will be held on Friday and Saturday September 24th & 25th at the Santee Town Hall Complex, 176 Brooks Blvd. off Hwy 15, Santee, SC beginning at 3:00pm each day. We are looking for a great weigh-in on Marion/Moultrie, which is known for excellent crappie action.

The South Carolina State Parks and the City of Santee would like to extend a warm southern welcome to all the Crappie USA anglers and hope they enjoy their stay while in the area. For more information on the area visit: http://www. sctraveler. com (http://www. sctraveler. com)

These legendary lakes were created during the early 1940's and have become a recreational paradise. People come from all over the United States to visit these lakes. The Cypress trees combined with the swampy wilderness add a scenic beauty to these lakes that set them apart from all the other lakes in the state. The State record black crappie came from Lake Moultrie at a weight of 5.0 pounds in 1957 by P. E. Foust of High Point N. C. This should be one of the best classics in history. This area is well known for large crappie and should give anglers a true test to capture that winning limit of fish each day. The event is free and open to the public. Press and spectators are welcome to come and see the best crappie anglers in the nation as they compete for the title of National Champions of the 2004 Cabela's Crappie USA Classic.

To make hotel reservations call The Santee Resort http://www. sctraveler. com/santeeresort. htm (http://www. sctraveler. com/santeeresort. htm)

Crappie USA "Crappie Kids Rodeo"

Held in conjunction with the tournament will be the Crappie Kids Fishing Rodeo to be held Saturday morning at the Santee State Park. Sign up for the Kids Rodeo will be at 8:00am with the rodeo from 9:00am till 11:00am. The event is free to all children 12 and under with all participants eligible for a chance to win one of the four, Crappie USA $5,000.00 scholarships to be awarded at the CabelaÂs Crappie USA Classic this September. In addition all Crappie USA Kids participating will receive a "Southern Pro" Lure Kit, courtesy of Southern Pro Lures.

Crappie USA and our anglers have contributed $145,000.00 to the "Crappie Kids" Scholarships since 1997. We are very proud to be a part of the education process for the youngsters who participate in our tournaments as adult/youth teams and those who fish in the Crappie USA "Kids Fishing Rodeos".

National Sponsors of Crappie USA are: Cabela's, Ranger Boats, Johnson Outboards, Evinrude Outboards, Tite-Lok Rod Holders and Acc., Mitchell Reels, B 'n' M Poles, Minn Kota, J. R. Mad's, Eagle Claw, Berkley Trilene, Berkley Power Baits, Southern Pro Lures, Hydro Glow, American Angler, Charlie Brewer's Slider Co., Grubco Live Baits, Culprit Lures, Mister Twister/Mepps, K-Z Trailers and U-Need-A-Lure Inc.

Contributing Sponsors of Crappie USA are: E-Z Checkr', Crappie Magazine, Huffman Publishing Co., Keep Alive, Kodiak Fish Attractants, Ark Enterprises and Garmin.

For more information please call Crappie USA Inc. at 615-377-7800 or visit South Carolina Traveler http://www. sctraveler. com (http://www. sctraveler. com). South Carolina Traveler is proudly sponsored by: Signs~ By Bill, Jose's Performance Outboard, Aron Middleton, Owner and Developer of The Rosemont Group, The Santee Resort, Black's Camp, Nick Adams of The Nicholas Agency and www. lakejocassee. com, Mac's Rod and Reel Repair, Canal Lakes Resort, Johnston Landing RV Resort and Campground, Eagles Nest Campground, Hill's landing, South by Southwest, Elloree's Heritage Museum, The Lonestar Barbeque and Mercantile, Pete's Quick Stop, Maxwell's Lures, Missile Bug Fishing Lures Co.,& Santee Realty.

Why Every Parent and Pre-Schoolers Need “The Alphabet Rocks”

2011-07-21T20:50:00.000-07:00

Why Every Parent and Pre-Schoolers Need “The Alphabet Rocks”

The colorful, dancing, rock and rolling alphabet characters sing right off the pages, capturing the hearts and attention of young readers, helping them to memorize the alphabet in a fun way

Los Angeles, Calif. (PRWEB) September 18, 2006

A new powerful alphabet book entitled “The Alphabet Rocks,” promises to engage children one year and older into an exciting new way to learn their ABC’s. The colorful, dancing, rock and rolling alphabet characters allow parents and their children to literally sing their way through the Alphabet.

"I got my inspiration for this book from my desire to help children learn their alphabet in a fun and engaging manner that would make the whole process enjoyable and stimulating,” explained Children’s Book Author Pauline Guy. The book was illustrated by Jerry Pierre-Louis, an illustrator and graphic designer who has a style that is uniquely his own. Pierre-Louis, who resides in New York loves illustrating children’s books.

The alphabet book has been released just in time for the upcoming holidays for parents of preschoolers and children entering kindergarten. The book was published by Golden Eagle Publishing House, Inc., and is available now Online at www. goldeneaglepublishing. com, www. Amazon. com, Barnes & Noble websites and at Alphabet Rocks at: http://www. the-alphabet-rocks. com/ (http://www. the-alphabet-rocks. com/).

About Golden Eagle Publishing, Inc.

Golden Eagle Publishing House, Inc., based in Beverly Hills, California specializes in outstanding books for the reading pleasure and the teaching of both children and adults. The children’s books are published in formats pleasing to children in various age groups – from board books, to picture books to short novels. They are educational, entertaining and stimulating to the minds of young readers.

For information on other books on a variety of topics from industry books to novels contact Golden Eagle Publishing at: info@goldeneaglepublishing. com or call 310-273-0958. When submitting stories and artists samples should be addressed to: Submissions Editor, Golden Eagle Publishing House, 9201 Wilshire Blvd., Suite #205, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210. Please do not send original artwork or electronic samples CD or by email.

Editors note: For print, images, TV or radio talk show interviews, please contact George McQuade or Aida Mayo at MAYO Communications, Los Angeles, 818-340-5300.

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What Do Customers Want?

2011-07-19T21:53:00.000-07:00

What Do Customers Want?

Manufacturers may be focusing on the wrong things as they try to improve sales and beat the competition.

Framingham, MA (PRWEB) April 28, 2005

Businesses invest time and resources to improve sales and profit, but too often those investments donÂt pay off. ÂManufacturers or suppliers must know how their customers evaluate the products and services they provide and focus their efforts on those things that make a difference,Â according to consultant Mike Donovan of R. Michael Donovan & Co. ÂCustomers focus on six key criteria when rating a company: product, quality, price, quick response, dependability in meeting commitments, and value-added services. Improvements made anywhere else may cut costs or reduce inefficiency but donÂt necessarily create what the customer values.Â

Customers want to be able to buy exactly what they want (product). They expect a certain level of quality that is a result of the manufacturerÂs process capabilities. Price must be competitive Â meaning that costs must be controlled to allow competitive pricing and still make an adequate profit. Responsiveness comes down to short cycle time Â being able to quickly meet customer demand, competitive moves, and late changes. Dependability is also the result of short cycle time Â being able to respond and deliver within the customerÂs expectations Â every time. Services add value for the customer. Even if the product is a consumable or short lived item, the service the customer receives in order handling, prompt delivery, advice on product use and safety, suggestions on use, cooperation on product design and applicability, adds to perceived value.

ÂUnderstanding your companyÂs strengths and weaknesses versus the competition is essential,Â says Donovan, Âbut few executives actually agree with other staff members on the particulars.Â A good way to get a productive discussion going is to ask your leadership team to think carefully about the following:

What can our competitors supply to our customers that we do not? What are the key issues that could lead our customers to do business with our competitors rather than us? How do we rank in comparison to our competition in providing quality, delivery, and price? What do our customers value most? What will they value most two or three years from now?

General Managers must insist that team members think about these questions thoroughly and provide candid, straightforward answers. Without a clear understanding of what the customer wants, investments for process and system improvements may not deliver the desired results.

For complimentary educational information visit http://www. rmdonovan. com (http://www. rmdonovan. com).

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NEW LINE MEDIA SOLUTIONS PRESENTS: “Pulse On America” to Feature Garco Building Systems--Steel Structures and Designs

2011-07-19T06:11:00.000-07:00

NEW LINE MEDIA SOLUTIONS PRESENTS: “Pulse On America” to Feature Garco Building Systems--Steel Structures and Designs

Garco offers a wide variety of steel structures that can stand up to harsh conditions while meeting the aesthetic needs of their clients through the successful marriage of various building materials.

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) August 9, 2006

New Line Media Solutions is pleased to announce the selection of Garco Building Systems for its innovative and educational television series, Pulse On America. The company will be featured in a segment on “Alternative Building Structures” as part of our Commercial Construction series. The show will be aired nationally, as well as on regional cable stations.

Garco is the Northwest's largest building systems manufacturer. Since 1958, the firm has exclusively engaged in the design, manufacture and distribution of steel building systems for industrial, commercial, community and agricultural applications.

Based in the state of Washington, Garco offers a wide variety of steel structures that can stand up to harsh conditions while meeting the aesthetic needs of their clients through the successful marriage of various building materials. They build for heavy and light industrial firms, as well as small and large commercial companies, institutional, recreational and transportation facilities.

For more information, please visit http://www. garcobuildings. com/ (http://www. garcobuildings. com/).

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Complete Texas. st Web Site for Sale: “Texas st Your Fingertips”

2011-07-19T02:59:00.000-07:00

Complete Texas. st Web Site for Sale: “Texas st Your Fingertips”

Taking a new approach, LoveTheName. com, an Internet Web-Address Company who is best known in the industry for leveling the playing field to allow smaller investors easier access into the lucrative domain, has gone the extra mile in the sale of “St domain name extensions. The domain name ‘Texas. st” has been made into a fully operating website so that entrepreneurs can see the value immediately of owning a site associated with an entire state.

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) June 30, 2006

Blaire Fanning, a marketing profession in Florida commented, “They are basically not only selling a cutting edge domain name, but having out the entire business plan. One glance at the site www. Texas. st” show that all anyone would have to do is contact any business, school, agency, event, anything, and just charge a nominal yearly fee to be listed – and they are up and running with a profitable a long term business.”

This “Robin Hood” style approach has generated so much interest that LoveTheName. com is now the selected sponsor for the brand new USA State Domains or USA Geographic Web-Addresses currently being offered for sale. If you cannot afford to invest in Internet Real Estate right now, this news may give you some ideas. LoveTheName. com now requires all its seller clients to pay a mandatory 10% referral fee to anyone who sends a buyer. This means that you or anyone (even if flat broke) can instantly earn over $50,000 just because they referred a person, maybe your boss, who buys the State of Texas, www. Texas. St or $25,000 for the State of Hawaii, www. Hawaii. St.

Today, both Physical Space and Cyber Space = Real Estate” says Rever Thabiti, Sr. VP Sales & Mktg. for LoveTheName. com. He adds, “The difference is, unlike buying physical space, any size budget from $6 to $20 million can own a piece of cyberspace. Another difference that’s all too appealing to traditional real estate investors is that there are no floods, hurricanes, fires, tornados and earthquakes to damage your property in cyberspace. These qualities of low cost, less fear and worry-free maintenance hassles have caught the attention of all types of investors both large and small.”

“Another attraction to Cyberspace investing is that it expands our capabilities not found in physical space such as the ability to create a storefront Web-Address that’s always open and performs thousands of transactions while you sleep at night.” Says Beth Loehrke, media spokesperson for LoveTheName. com. “Cyberspace is the only place where a single individual can have a huge global impact without needing personal qualifications or needing to own a newspaper or TV station. Then, add the appreciation value always associated with owning any valuable property and it becomes obvious why the investor markets are moving so quickly in this direction. Industry experts now tell us that the Empire State Building, Ebay. com or Google. com would each list for the same price if they were put on the market for sale today.” she added.

Thabiti says, “Many new investors prefer cyberspace because it also ignores your race, religion, gender, education or criminal background. It is the absolute loophole for those who need to find a place where the playing field is the most leveled and where one can compete fairly in today’s market without regard to all of the prejudices found throughout physical space. People with a variety of physical handicap limitations (including old age) operate many successful businesses online.” He also says, “Poor people can not afford good legal defense and are victimized forever by a corrupt system after receiving a conviction.” Our society does not offer positive incentives for people to redeem themselves for immature mistakes. We are committed to do everything we can to prove that anyone can still succeed in cyberspace when society has turned its back on you.”

Loehrke adds, “The growing acceptance of Internet Real Estate values is causing advantages to those who use to be considered as unfortunate or disadvantaged, this is not the case any more.” To find out more, please visit www. LoveTheName. com or call 720-987-5252.

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The Shocking 100 Million Dollars Secret Marketing Book That Few People Know About

2011-07-18T10:22:00.000-07:00

The Shocking 100 Million Dollars Secret Marketing Book That Few People Know About

A nitty gritty, high octane marketing ÂsecretÂ book (from a little known guy who made 100 million dollars in 2 years by the age of 28) released to the public.

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 12, 2005

Hundreds of millions of people all over the world have websites today which are not making any money for them.

They have tried many different types of internet promotions such as search engine optimization and promotion, banner ads, ffa ads, e-mail marketing, linking, e-zine ads but failed.

The one problem that all website owners or marketers and businesses have in common is the difficulty in locating the people who are interested in buying their products, programs and services.

A little known 28 yrs old guy by name ÂVJÂ may have the answer.

VJ has published a marketing book which in my view contains the most powerful marketing ÂsecretÂ I have ever known during the past 20 yrs in business.

What is mind busting about VJÂs book is that not only has he made 100 million dollars with this exciting powerful marketing ÂsecretÂ, but he is crazy enough to share it with the rest of the world.

There are many people who claim to be internet marketing gurus (sorry, I will not name names) or offline marketing gurus. They are full of talk. Talk, talk. And little to show for it.

And they invite you to their seminars and try to charge you $1000, $2000 or even $5000. Most of them are full of fluff. Very cheesy. I know all of them and may be you do too.

I donÂt know any of them who have personally made 100 million dollars with his/her marketing secrets by the age of 28! (Another Bill Gates in the making?)

VJ not only talks the talk, but has walked the walk and made 100 million dollars (by the age of 28 yrs) as proof that he knows what he is talking about.

To illustrate to you the power and the genius of "VJ", the author of this great book and the creator of this ultimate marketing ÂsecretÂ, here is an excerpt of his letter at his website, in his own words:

ÂNo matter how hard I tried, it always seemed like I wasn't going to amount to anything real important in life. And this really sucked because I had a passion for the finer things. I wanted the gold Rolex, the sporty Mercedes, and the Million-Dollar Mega Mansion!

But when I looked in the mirror, I didn't like what I saw. I was convinced the good life I wanted was just a dream.

But that was all about to change. Seriously - by the time I was 19, I had a brand-new Corvette. At 20, I had 2 brand-new Mercedes Benz automobiles. And at 21, I was the proud owner of a Rolls Royce Silver Spur!

By the time I turned 28... I made over $100 Million in gross sales. I profited over $50 Million. I owned two homes - one of them was 14,000 square feet and had a seven-car garage, a billiards room and a resort-style pool with an underwater bar! And I paid cash for the home!

In my garage, I had a red Lamborghini Diablo, a yellow Ferrari 360 Spider, a white Bentley Arnage Red Label, about 4 Mercedes, and a 12-passenger Lincoln Town Car Limo!

My checking account had over $10 Million in it. I was earning $400,000 in pay each and every week. That breaks down to $80,000 a day... or $10,000 an hour! And those figures were if I worked 5 days a week for eight hours a day, which I didn't!

In the year 2002, I made more money than the CEOs of Federal Express... eBay... Amazon. com... Time Warner... Apple Computer... McDonalds... Microsoft... Nike... Yahoo... Ford Motor Company... General Motors... and Goodyear Tire - COMBINED!

Yes-COMBINED.

In the May 12th, 2003 issue, Forbes Magazine listed their top paid 500 CEOs in America. Of their prominent and prestigious list of the 500 CEOs, I made more money than 483 of them.

$17,549,000 MORE than the CEO of Starbucks.

$13,030,000 MORE than the CEO of Target.

$17,225,000 MORE than the CEO of Motorola.

Now, this may all seem like I'm some rich (&zxc$3@) bragging about how rich I am... and you're partly correct. I am bragging! But more importantly, the reason why I'm telling you about all this is that this course is about getting rich very quickly. If the talk of obscene money makes you feel uncomfortable, or even angers you, maybe you do not really want to be rich.

The reason why I'm telling you about all the toys I had when I was just 28, is to prove to you that if a guy like me... with a learning disability... a bad childhood... and no formal education can get filthy rich by the time I was

28... you can absolutely follow in my footsteps and build yourself your very own empire of wealth!Â

Even Gary Halbert says, "ÂÂbelieve it or not, much of this information is so electrifying; it was unknown even to me."

Gary Halbert is recognized all over the world as AmericaÂs numero uno marketing authority.

Can you imagine Gary admitting in writing that VJÂs book and marketing power secrets are electrifying to him? I need not say more.

So, if youÂre tired of having websites that are not making any money or tired of making nickels and dimes and tired of all the lousy promotional secrets from the so called internet gurus (that donÂt work), and youÂre finally ready to turn over a new leaf and get serious about creating real wealth from whatever products, programs or services you currently promote, may be you should consider finding out more about VJÂs super secret, nitty gritty marketing book, the ultimate sales generator and marketing engine.

In this powerful sizzling secret book, VJ has been very kind to reveal so many dynamic marketing secrets he used (never before revealed in one book) : the products he sold to make 100 million dollars in 2 yrs, how he promoted it, when he promoted it and how you can duplicate his success.

Do you have a website? Do you sell any product, program or service? Would you like to know the exact ÂsecretsÂ on how to find hundreds of thousands and even millions of buyers for your products and services?

Would you like to get your paws on the exact ÂsecretÂ on how to market any product to hundreds of thousands and even millions of people who really need them?

If you answer yes, rejoice because VJÂs powerful 100 million dollars marketing book has the ultimate ÂsecretÂ.

If you know the ÂsecretÂ on how to locate hundreds of thousands and even millions of people who are hungry and thirsty for your products and services, you could generate millions of dollars easily and get rich, like VJ!

You may get more details at:

Http://www.12-month-millionaire. com? a_aid=982e5bcf (http://www.12-month-millionaire. com? a_aid=982e5bcf)

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B2B Learning Center and RosettaNet Address Critical Education Gap

2011-07-17T20:37:00.000-07:00

B2B Learning Center and RosettaNet Address Critical Education Gap

The B2B Learning Center and RosettaNet announce strategic education partnership to deliver free, online business-to-business (B2B) standards education.

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) March 25, 2009

The B2B Learning Center announced today a strategic education partnership with RosettaNet addressing the critical education gap around e-business standards and business-to-business (B2B) process integration.

"Companies building B2B processing networks face the continued challenge of providing e-business and standards training for new graduates, solution developers and trading partners," explained Karen Cox, Founder and CEO of KJC Solutions, Inc (https://http://www. kjcsolutions. com). "This company-by-company approach to training our next generation of e-business experts is both costly and ineffective. With every company developing their own training, industries will never achieve e-business interoperability."

"In response to this global education challenge," reported Ms. Cox, "we created the B2B Learning Center (https://http://www. kjcsolutions. com/center. html) to deliver multi-standard, solution-neutral B2B training through a free educational website."

"Today's economy is driving companies to optimize supply-chain processes. Leveraging XML standards and the internet are essential strategies for building long-term competitiveness, yet few people have training in the use and value of B2B standards," shared Clem Erhardt, President of RosettaNet (http://www. rosettanet. org). "The RosettaNet consortium have emphasized the importance of standards training to help lower B2B integration costs."

"The B2B Learning Center provides a cost effective way for businesses seeking education about standards-based B2B processing," said Erhardt. "Our RosettaNet members will greatly benefit from this training to reduce the costs of their implementation projects. Our partnership with the B2B Learning Center allows us to collaborate directly with Karen Cox, an early leader in RosettaNet and a globally recognized expert in e-business standards."

"We are excited to welcome RosettaNet as our first not-for-profit sponsor of the B2B Learning Center," said Cox. "The partnership with RosettaNet is a significant milestone for the B2B Learning Center, demonstrating a shared commitment for our business vision of delivering free e-business standards education funded through non-profit and corporate sponsorships."

As part of the education partner, a RosettaNet sponsor profile (https://http://www. kjcsolutions. com/profilerosettanet. html) is now available in the B2B Learning Center describing the RosettaNet organization, its standards and community. Additionally, a RosettaNet Primer will soon be published helping people new to RosettaNet-based B2B integrations.

About KJC Solutions, Inc.:
KJC Solutions, Inc. (KJCsolutions) is an education and consulting firm formed by Karen Jean Cox. KJCsolutions is actively promoting standards-based B2B processing to help companies electronically automated supply-chain processes. Information about KJC Solutions, Inc. can be found at http://www. kjcsolutions. com (http://www. kjcsolutions. com).
The B2B Learning Center is an educational website created and managed by KJCsolutions offering free multi-standards, solution-neutral e-business education and quick references.

About RosettaNet:
RosettaNet, a subsidiary of GS1 US™, is a not-for-profit consortium dedicated to the collaborative development and rapid deployment of open, business process standards that align processes within global trading networks. RosettaNet standards and services provide a common language for business transactions and the foundation for integrating critical processes among partners within the global supply chain. Companies that use RosettaNet's proven standards benefit from added cost-savings throughout supply chain processes, improved e-business communications with trading partners, enhanced product life cycle management capabilities, and added customer satisfaction. For more information about RosettaNet, visit http://www. rosettanet. org (http://www. rosettanet. org).

PRESS CONTACT
Karen J. Cox
KJC Solutions, Inc.
+1.972.416.2770

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The Laughter is the Best Medicine Gala: Life After Stress Gala: Restores Balance, Reduces Mental Stress

2011-07-16T21:52:00.000-07:00

The Laughter is the Best Medicine Gala: Life After Stress Gala: Restores Balance, Reduces Mental Stress

Laughter reduces stress, reduces blood sugar levels, restores balance. Laughter is the Best Medicine: Life After Stress Offers a remedy for our hectic lives.

Trenton, NJ (PRWEB) June 18, 2010

Psychology Today reports that, indeed, laughter is the best medicine. It improves your job performance, reduces blood sugar levels, restores balance in your life and reduces mental stress. Says Darlene McKnight of the Institute of Wonderful Women Working for Empowerment, “that’s why you should come to the Laughter is the Best Medicine Gala: Life After Stress Gala. Laughing is good for you.” The gala is Saturday, June 19, 2010, 6pm at the Mercer County Community College Conference Center.

Very funny lady, Leighann Lord will headline the event. She appears with Ophira Eisenberg. Leighann Lord has appeared on ABC’s The View, HBO Comedy Central, Original HBO DEF Comedy All Star Jam. Ophira Eisenberg has appeared on such shows as VH-1 and Comedy Central. Hosted by Joey Novick of Comedy Works, who will present local comedic talent Baye Kemit, the event promises to prove that laughter is the best medicine.

At the gala, Just in Time awards will be presented to seven students in the greater Trenton community. Just in Time awards provide emergency assistance to minority women who are struggling to remain in health care training. In addition to the Just in Time Awards, Wonderful People awards will be presented to Debra Perez for Opening Doors, Gwendolyn Carter for Giving Back and James Floyd Community Leadership.

Laughter is the Best Medicine: Life After Stress is presented by the Institute of Wonderful Women Working for Empowerment, a nonprofit organization assisting underserved minority women to complete education in the health care field.

The donation of $90 to the comedy theater includes dinner and a show. Tickets can be purchased at: http://www. wonderfulworkingwomen. org (http://www. wonderfulworkingwomen. org), laughstub. com/leighann-lord or call 609-466-2819. Don’t miss this evening of laughter and entertainment.

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ItÂs Not Too Late to Make a Donation or Purchase a Gift for MotherÂs Day

2011-07-16T15:35:00.000-07:00

ItÂs Not Too Late to Make a Donation or Purchase a Gift for MotherÂs Day

This year Women for Women International is offering two ways to honor the special women in your life.

(PRWEB) April 29, 2005

You can purchase a handmade product from our Virtual Bazaar or make a gift in honor of your mother, grandmother, aunt, wife or any other special woman in your life. Both options offer ways to support mothers around the world who are working to rebuild their lives and build stronger families and communities.

Make your gift or purchase by April 29th, and we'll mail a special Mother's Day card on your behalf by May 4th.

Your gift will be used to strengthen and expand our core programs in the field - rights awareness and leadership education, vocational and technical skills training and income generation support programs. These programs help mothers in countries like Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq and Kosovo rebuild their lives and families, and give them the tools to strengthen their communities.

If you have already made a gift for Mother's Day, thank you so much for your support.

Click here to read stories about mothers around the world and see how you can honor the special woman in your life with a gift to Women for Women International today.

Thank you for your support,

Zainab Salbi

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More Women in Orange County Combining Breast Enhancement with Other Plastic Surgery

2011-07-16T15:21:00.000-07:00

More Women in Orange County Combining Breast Enhancement with Other Plastic Surgery

While breast enlargement is always popular with his Orange County plastic surgery patients, Dr. Graham Kemsley is seeing more women combining it with body contouring procedures for other common trouble spots like the tummy, hips, and thighs.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) December 2, 2009

Breast enhancement surgery is consistently popular with women of all ages, especially Orange County breast enlargement procedures. As patients are becoming better educated and increasingly proactive, Dr. Graham Kemsley (http://www. drkemsley. com (http://www. drkemsley. com)) has noticed that many women are now enhancing more than just their breasts.

"These days, motherhood doesn't keep women from caring about their appearance. For many women in Orange County, breast enhancement gives them a way to reverse the effects of pregnancy, nursing, and weight changes," says Dr. Kemsley, who has over 25 years of plastic surgery experience. "Breast enlargement, breast reduction, and breast lift can give women more shapely and youthful looking breasts, and can restore their self-confidence as well. Lately more women ask me to combine their breast procedure with body contouring procedures like liposuction or a tummy tuck."

With busy lives filled with the responsibilities of motherhood, a career, or both, women want to look their best with minimal downtime. Combining plastic surgery procedures helps them maximize their improvement and their time off. "Women are beginning to realize that enhancing just their breasts will not completely resolve their concerns. By also addressing common trouble spots, like the abdomen, hips, or thighs, they can achieve a more comprehensive renewal and take time off only once," explains Dr. Kemsley.

Dr. Kemsley uses liposuction to remove stubborn areas of fat that often remain in spite of diet and exercise. A modern enhancement to the liposuction procedure is VASER® LipoSelection®, which uses ultrasonic technology to increase precision, minimize impact to surrounding tissues, and help patients recovery more quickly. "It's important to understand that exercise or dieting isn't always enough to eliminate certain unwanted pockets of fat," Dr. Kemsley says. "No amount of crunches can tighten stretched abdominal skin or separated muscles; a tummy tuck is required to fix that."

Another modern advancement Dr. Kemsley offers his Orange County plastic surgery patients is imaging software. He uses this technology to show patients their current appearance and generate a representation of what they could look like after surgery. It's an especially useful tool for deciding on final breast size when a woman is considering a breast enhancement procedure.

"The modern women of today are taking charge of their appearance more than ever before," says Dr. Kemsley. "They believe in education, planning, and making the most of every moment. By combining cosmetic surgery procedures they can achieve the attractive appearance they desire without multiple interruptions in their busy lives."

Dr. Graham Kemsley (http://www. drkemsley. com (http://www. drkemsley. com)) is a skilled plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience. He specializes in breast enhancement, body contouring, and facial cosmetic surgery, offering many advanced procedures including breast enlargement, liposuction, tummy tuck, face lift, eyelid surgery, and rhinoplasty. He also performs a variety of medical spa treatments, such as BOTOX® Cosmetic, wrinkle fillers, and laser skin resurfacing. Dr. Kemsley completed his medical education and plastic surgery residency in Canada, and has been honored with the Physician's Recognition Award by the American Medical Association for his continued commitment to medical education in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

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CorkSavvy. com Releases 'White Label' E-Cellar & Wine Journal -- A Free, Customizable Widget That Integrates Into Other Sites

2011-07-13T07:57:00.000-07:00

CorkSavvy. com Releases 'White Label' E-Cellar & Wine Journal -- A Free, Customizable Widget That Integrates Into Other Sites

Gives Your Web Site's Visitors Access to an Innovative Wine Tool; Encourages Repeat Traffic to Your Web Site; and Allows You to Maintain Complete Control Over Advertising Content and Revenue

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 6, 2009

CorkSavvy. com, a leading web site that offers educational resources and interactive tools to help users get savvy about wine, announces the launch today of a "White Label" E-Cellar--a free, customizable version of CorkSavvy's popular virtual wine cellar tool that allows users to quickly catalog and organize wines that they own, like, or wish to buy.

Administrators of other web sites (e. g., media sites, blogs, and winery or retailer web pages) can simply incorporate the HTML for the White Label E-Cellar into their existing formats, and their visitors will have all of the power of CorkSavvy's E-Cellar, while always staying within the "host site."

For a demonstration of how this customizable E-Cellar might fit into a host web site, view the sample E-Cellar Widget. This example of the White Label Cellar is embedded into a standard blogging platform.

Adding CorkSavvy's E-Cellar tool to an existing web site is a great way to attract visitors back to the host site multiple times per day, and what's more, the host site maintains complete control of all advertising. White Label E-Cellar users will experience the host site as they normally do--other sections of the host site, plus ads and promos, are right there for the clicking.

To learn how to incorporate the E-Cellar into your web site, visit the CorkSavvy widget page.

The White Label E-Cellar is so-called because it fits neatly within another site and bears the host site's own branding (if desired), not CorkSavvy's (with the exception of a "Powered by CorkSavvy" icon). Below are a few of the benefits of incorporating the free White Label E-Cellar into a host site:
The E-Cellar can be branded in whatever way best suits the host site's goals. The host site will maintain complete control of all advertising space, including banner ads. The E-Cellar dovetails perfectly with wine and/or food content on a host site: The E-Cellar provides another reason for wine lovers to return to the site--to read more (for media sites and blogs) and buy more (for winery and retailer sites). Simply put, the E-Cellar drives repeat traffic: The added value that the E-Cellar gives to the host site will lead more web users to revisit for reasons beyond the host site's own content--and in turn they are more likely to visit more pages on the host site, generating more potential advertising impressions. A highly targeted audience to attract advertisers: The E-Cellar will deliver a large but targeted pool of readers/users to potential advertisers. Wine, liquor, glassware, travel, and other advertisers will know they're reaching a key wine-drinking audience when advertising on the host site's E-Cellar pages.

About CorkSavvy
CorkSavvy's founder and Editorial Director, Jill Sloane is a wine writer, wine enthusiast, and graduate of the French Culinary Institute in New York City, where she received both a Culinary Degree and Wine Certificate. She is currently working toward her Certified Sommelier exam with the Court of Master Sommeliers. "I created CorkSavvy as a great tool for all wine lovers--whether they're just getting interested in the grape or have been longtime aficionados," Sloane said. "CorkSavvy is a one-stop destination for everyone who enjoys wine--not to mention, it's free."

Visit CorkSavvy. com to view all of the website's wine resources.

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For Women Seeking Something More: The Wise Women Weekend, September 6 & 7 on Miami Beach

2011-07-11T21:45:00.000-07:00

For Women Seeking Something More: The Wise Women Weekend, September 6 & 7 on Miami Beach.

Hundreds of women are gathering in Miami, September 6 & 7 for the 5th annual, Wise Women Weekend, an empowering weekend of health and wellness by and for women. Proceeds benefit The Advocate Program. Admission includes 2 days of workshops, some meals, a moon ceremony, entertainment, networking and more. Special guests, Naomi Wolf and Erin Gray. Call CenterPeace 305 672 7759 for more info.

(PRWEB) August 18, 2003

Something for Every Woman. 5th Annual, Wise Women Weekend, a Benefit for The Advocate Program, Inc. September 6 & 7, 2003, Miami Beach

(PRWEB) August, 2003 -- The main reason the Wise Women Weekend, September 6 & 7th at the Radisson Deauville on Miami Beach is one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year is because it includes something for every woman and encompasses so much in only two days.

Women flock from as far away as Seattle and as nearby as South Beach to partake in an array of empowering and educational workshops, keynote addresses by nationally known presenters, a trade-show for women owned businesses, a community panel on current events, some meals, entertainment and, most importantly, time to rest and recharge. Special guests in 2003 include keynote speaker, Naomi Wolf and actress Erin Gray who is delivering the finale.

In addition to making a difference in their own personal and professional lives, attendees also make a difference in the lives of others, with proceeds benefiting The Advocate program in support of their efforts to combat domestic violence. Advance registration (prior to 8/22) is $275. For more information, call event producer, CenterPeace (305) 672 7759.

Naomi Wolf, author of the international blockbuster, The Beauty Myth will present the keynote address, ÂWomen as Change Makers: Integrity, Leadership and Real PowerÂ. Actress and victimÂs advocate, Erin Gray, will present the programÂs finale, ÂLearning to Love, Finding My Peace.Â Educational workshops, facilitated by a team of 16 locally known professionals, include such topics as womenÂs wellness, yoga, dream interpretation, journaling, Feng Shui, relationship healing and designing a personal mission statement.

Naomi WolfÂs best-seller, The Beauty Myth, acclaimed by The New York Times as one of most important books of the 20th century, challenged the cosmetics industry and the marketing of unrealistic beauty standards. Her second book, Fire with Fire: The New Female Power and How It Will Change the 21st Century, offers concrete ways for women to change their lives for the better, encompassing personal issues to media, politics and the corporate world.

Promiscuities: The Secret Struggle for Womanhood examines the issues of the adolescent women's sexual coming of age. Misconceptions: Truth, Lies and the Unexpected on the Journey to Motherhood, is a powerful and passionate critique of pregnancy and birth in America. A Yale graduate and Rhodes scholar, Ms. Wolf co-founded the Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership, an organization that trains young women to become leaders and agents of change in the 21st century. Her articles have appeared in The New Republic, The Wall Street Journal, Glamour, MS, George and The New York Times. She was a Glamour Woman of the Year and named by TIME as one of the 50 most notable leaders under age 40.

Actress and victimÂs advocate, Erin Gray, best known for her numerous film and television appearances including Starman, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Silver Spoons, Police Story, began her career as the face that launched some of AmericaÂs most glamorous beauty products. WhatÂs less known about Erin is that she is also a child survivor of domestic violence, and experience her to become a victimÂs advocate and motivational speaker.

ÂThe Wise Women Weekend offers something for every woman - health, wellness, personal empowerment, professional development, education, networking and celebrating all that women doÂ says founder and event producer, Karyn Altman of CenterPeace. Five years ago, Ms. Altman resigned from an 18-year career in the travel industry, after realizing that her life, and the lives of many friends, had become overwhelmed by work and stress. Rather then continue on an unhealthy path, she created the Wise Women Weekend with the intention of offering women alternatives to enjoy and enhance their lives.

2003 Wise Women Weekend key sponsors include Humana, Inc., County Line Chiropractic and North Beach Development Corporation. Community and media supporters include The Miami Herald, Entertainment News & Views, Natural Awakenings Magazine, Mass Media Enterprises, Wild Oats, Thinkholistic. com, SpiritTalk Radio, Horizons Magazine, Vive Magazine and Books and Books.

Wise Women Weekend is produced by CenterPeace, a Florida-based marketing and event management company specializing in programs focused on personal empowerment, holistic health, enhancing relationships and connecting with inner guidance.

The 5th Annual Wise Women Weekend takes place on Saturday and Sunday, September 6-7 from 8am-5pm, at the Radisson Deauville Hotel, 6701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. Discounted rates on hotel rooms are available from $99. For more information, please call CenterPeace, 305-672-7759 CEU Credits available for nurses and social workers.

For women of all ages, lifestyles and professions, the Wise Women Weekend might be just what the (holistic) doctor ordered!

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Tele-Medicine Pioneer to Present at ENDO 2005, Endocrine Society Conference

2011-07-11T19:32:00.000-07:00

Tele-Medicine Pioneer to Present at ENDO 2005, Endocrine Society Conference

Wellness Dr. Presents at ENDO 2005, the annual Endocrine Society conference

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 8, 2005

The pioneer of Internet tele-medicine, Dr. Abraham Kryger, will present two medical abstracts at ENDO 2005, the annual Endocrine Society conference, to be held June 4 through 7 at San DiegoÂs Convention Center.

The Endocrine Society is an international body that studies glands and hormones of the body and their related disorders. The Society has more than 11,000 members from over 80 countries. The diverse membership represents medicine, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, physiology, genetics, immunology, education, industry and allied health.

The Society's annual meeting, ENDO, is the world's largest gathering of endocrinologists. This meeting features more than 2,500 abstract presentations of the latest research in all areas of endocrinology.

Dr. Kryger, author of ÂListen to Your Hormones: A doctorÂs guide to Sex, Love and Long Life,Â will present papers on:

What Really Affects Aging?

Consumption of animal products may be responsible for the epidemic of cancers seen in the western world. Diet and cancer have been inextricably linked through research with dioxin, PCBs, nitrites, high cholesterol, trans fats and the low fiber American diet. Dr. Kryger offers some practical solutions to reverse this trend.

Practical Application for the Role of Oxytocin, Melatonin and Vasopressin in Man

Oxytocin and Vasopressin are hormones that rise dramatically during foreplay and intercourse, increasing sensitivity to the skin and sexual organs. These "touchy, feely" hormones have also been associated with multi-orgasmic females and bonding of women to their babies and men to their spouses. Dr. KrygerÂs paper presents a practical use of these hormones in sexual medicine.

Dr. Kryger recently was tapped as the authority on increase in steroid use by teenage girls, viewed on many CBS television affiliates. To view a clip from CBS Monterey, Cal., affiliate KION, go to GreatImageLtd. com, click on results for clients and click on Wellness M. D. on TV. Search for "Steroid Use Among Teenage Girls Up.Â

For more information on Dr. Kryger, visit: www. WellnessMD. com

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Swedish Medical Center Selects the Learn. com LearnCenter to Provide Blended Learning to 6000 Employees

2011-07-11T13:44:00.000-07:00

Swedish Medical Center Selects the Learn. com LearnCenter to Provide Blended Learning to 6000 Employees

Learn. com®, the global leader in on-demand workforce productivity, today announced that Swedish Medical Center in Seattle has selected the LearnCenter® Workforce Productivity Suite to provide blended learning and learning management to 6,000 employees in three of their four campuses. Swedish Medical Center is the largest nonprofit health provider in the Pacific Northwest.

Sunrise, FL (PRWEB) September 22, 2006

“With the complexity of educational needs that exists among our medical centers, a learning management system seemed to be the appropriate technology to track, register, and sometimes deliver education to our staff and physicians. We selected Learn. com for its broad capability and ease of use. We are excited about launching this new tool at the beginning of our Clinical Information System training. Adoption of this product should be nearly instantaneous since so many employees will be participating in this training at once. I believe this will change the way we view educational services in a decentralized system,” said Judy Hansen, Director of Employee Learning and Organizational Development at Swedish Medical Center.

The LearnCenter Workforce Productivity Suite (http://www. learn. com/learncenter. asp? id=178441&sessionid=3-6D0CFDB2-A7A4-4321-806A-DE943F70A020&page=2)

The award-winning LearnCenter is the first and only complete workforce productivity suite on the market today. LearnCenter enables the creation, delivery, management and tracking of any enterprise-wide human capital or e-learning initiative, whether in the classroom or online. LearnCenter creates a cost effective, high quality training, development and measurement environment designed to provide users never before 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 (http://www. learn. com/learncenter. asp? id=178443&sessionid=3-ED881CCA-725F-4196-8167-43D81E0CD40D&page=1), Collaboration, e-Commerce, Portal Authoring and more are available within one solution, with one interface and one partner -- Learn. com.

About Swedish Medical Center

Swedish Medical Center is the largest, most comprehensive, nonprofit health provider in the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1910, it now has more than 7,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 2,000 physicians, most of which are private practitioners. now encompasses three hospital campuses (First Hill, Providence and Ballard) totaling 1,245 licensed beds, a new community-based emergency room and specialty center in Issaquah, Swedish Home Care Services and Swedish Physicians -- a network of 12 primary-care clinics located throughout the Greater Seattle area. In addition to general medical and surgical care, Swedish is known as a regional referral center, providing specialized treatment in areas such as cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, high-risk obstetrics, neurological care, sleep medicine, pediatrics, organ transplantation and clinical research. For more information, visit www. swedish. org

About Learn. com

Learn. com® is the worldwide leader in creating and projecting power on-demand e‑learning with more than 50 million end users around the globe. Our proven suite of solutions will empower your organization to administer every aspect of its training and learning initiatives, including design, delivery, tracking and implementation. Learn. com’s unwavering commitment to understanding client needs and goals allows us to partner with our clients to increase business performance. The Learn. com family of solutions includes the award-winning LearnCenter® learning management system (LMS / LCMS), the CourseMaker Studio® authoring tool, Mentor® EPSS and the 1,100 title Learn2® online course library.

For more information please visit www. learn. com or call 954-233-4000

Learn. com, its logo, and LearnCenter are registered trademarks of Learn. com.

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InstantAmber Introduces New Affiliate System

2011-07-10T20:59:00.000-07:00

InstantAmber Introduces New Affiliate System

InstantAmber (www. instantamber. com) is proud to announce that it is introducing a new affiliate program. The program will be used by websites concerned with child safety and parenting.

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) September 23, 2009

InstantAmber (InstantAmber. com) is proud to announce that it is introducing a new affiliate program. The program will be used by websites concerned with child safety and parenting.

InstantAmber will approve all affiliates to make sure they share the interests of InstantAmber. InstantAmber welcomes:
Mommy-bloggers Child safety or education companies Parenting or family-related sites Children's gyms Children's entertainers Identity theft companies Daycares Schools PTAs/PTOs Children's web browsers Children's clothing stores Any company or organization that is concerned with children, families, or parenting

InstantAmber shall maintain best practices with regards to its affiliate approval process. InstantAmber is offering its approved affiliates a 25% commission payout on the total InstantAmber sale. Approved affiliates will also receive a $10 bonus just for signing up to become an affiliate! Commissions can be paid via PayPal or by check on a monthly basis (for the previous month); the minimum payout amount is $100.00.

InstantAmber also offers numerous affiliate ad options for its affiliates to use on their respective websites. Affiliates can choose from various banners, text ads, text links, and html ads. The banners are offered in a variety of sizes and shapes to ensure compatibility on approved affiliate's websites. Affiliates may also request specific promo codes or sizes to compliment the layout of their sites, as required. For additional information on signing up as an affiliate for InstantAmber, please visit: www. instantamber. com/affiliate (http://www. instantamber. com/affiliate).

InstantAmber is a subscription based service that assists families and law enforcement agencies in the recovery of missing children. It has partnered with organizations and businesses that share the same common goal of protecting children and ensuring child safety. Some of InstantAmber's partners include National Organization for Youth Safety, KinderVision, My Gym, Stroller Strides, The National Vigil for Hope, and many others.

About InstantAmber:
InstantAmber (www. instantamber. com) is a web-based data gathering, storage and delivery service that enables law enforcement to retrieve critical information and photos in the event of a missing child emergency. Born in 2008, InstantAmber, a unique online service, is creating a community through targeted business and philanthropic partnerships for the safety and protection of children throughout the United States.

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Cybercrime on the Rise; Internet Safety Guide Helps Consumers Stay Safe

2011-07-10T15:16:00.000-07:00

Cybercrime on the Rise; Internet Safety Guide Helps Consumers Stay Safe

Real world cybercrime protection guide helps protect consumers against a steadily rising cyber crime rate.

Tucson, Ariz. (PRWEB) May 24, 2006

The Internet Crime Complaint Center's recently released annual report shows that cybercrime continues to increase with victims losing a total of more than $183 million in 2005. Fortunately, there are proven strategies for preventing cybercrime, and Truth Publishing outlines the most effective tactics in "The Real Safety Guide to Beating Cybercrime." Written by Mike Adams and Ben Kage, this guide uncovers common ploys that criminals use to steal financial information, and it explains how internet users can protect themselves from cyberstalking, online extortion, and internet recruiting fraud. The guide is available at http://www. truthpublishing. com/RSGCybercrime. html (http://www. truthpublishing. com/RSGCybercrime. html)

"The statistics prove that many consumers do not recognize scams when they encounter them online," said Mike Adams, Truth Publishing spokesperson and chief writer. "It's our goal to educate internet users about online threats and teach them to identify signs of suspicious activity."

In "The Real Safety Guide to Beating Cybercrime," readers discover:

120 tips, tricks and tactics for stopping cybercriminals The most common online fraud today and how to avoid it 12 strategies for safe online shopping Seven tips to prevent online stalking 14 steps for mending credit and financial history after identity theft How to recognize phishing and pharming scams Which companies and organizations need to be contacted when identity theft occurs How to recognize a "spoof" site

For every sale of "The Real Safety Guide to Beating Cybercrime," Truth Publishing is donating 50% of net proceeds to local law enforcement to help purchase equipment, training, and public safety programs.

This informative guide is available as a softcover or downloadable book at http://www. truthpublishing. com/RSGCybercrime. html (http://www. truthpublishing. com/RSGCybercrime. html).

About Truth Publishing

Truth Publishing is dedicated to a mission of public service through the creation and distribution of educational materials covering natural health, wellness, environmental responsibility, and other topics important to people everywhere. Articles and commentary are published at www. newstarget. com, and books and interviews are published at www. truthpublishing. com.

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NAWIC's 51st Annual Meeting and Convention A Red Hot Success

2011-07-08T10:30:00.000-07:00

NAWIC's 51st Annual Meeting and Convention A Red Hot Success

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has a firm foundation, and after 50 years, it is still building strong.

Fort Worth, TX (PRWEB) November 3, 2006 —-

The 51st Annual Meeting and Convention held Sept. 6-9, in Kansas City, Mo., was a great success. Almost 600 women in all aspects of the construction industry gathered together to further their education during this four-day event. NAWIC also signed partnering agreements with four industry moguls. The Association partnered with Paxton/Patterson LLC, The ACE Mentor Program of America, FMI Corporation and The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). The partnering organizations seek to mutually promote the construction industry and the role of women in the industry.

Wednesday, Sept. 6

The NAWIC Marketplace was open for business, where sponsors and

Partners were able to meet with almost 600 women. The First Timers

Orientation helped first-time attendees learn the ropes. The "Red Hot & Blues"

Welcome Party successfully kicked-off the event.

Thursday, Sept. 7

Sensational speaker Stedman Graham held the attention of all, as he presented "You Can Make it Happen: Nine Steps to Success." An Industry Luncheon followed to thank the partners and sponsors who helped make the Convention a success. The rest of the day was filled with professional seminars and tours of Kansas City.

Friday, Sept. 8

Friday started off with the Annual Meeting and was followed by an Awards Luncheon honoring individual and chapter accomplishments. The day concluded with more professional seminars.

Saturday, Sept. 9

The NAWIC Convention ended with the 12th Annual Crystal Vision Awards Gala. The evening was filled with delicious food, fun and wonderful entertainment provided by Bobbie Staten. Dale McCormick received the Crystal Vision Award, which is awarded to a nonmember of NAWIC, and Tari S. Rivera received the Crystal Achievement Award, which is awarded to a NAWIC member.

McCormick is Director of Maine State Housing (MSH), where she manages 125 employees and an $11 million budget. She works with MSH to finance more than $130 million in affordable housing projects each year. McCormick was the first woman to be elected Treasurer in the state of Maine.

Jane L. Gilbert, deputy commissioner of the state of Maine, describes McCormick, "Dale was an early pioneer tradeswoman. She was the first woman to complete the carpentry apprenticeship with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners in 1975. She took the knowledge she learned and has spent the last 30 years helping women gain skills and jobs in construction."

Rivera, a member of the Cleveland, Ohio, Chapter, is founder and president of Regency Construction Services, Inc., a construction management firm located in Lakewood, Ohio, primarily providing services to K-12 and university clients. She has encouraged and empowered women in construction by creating and implementing company policy at Regency Construction Services, Inc., mentoring women inside and outside her company, and establishing university programs that introduce engineering and construction opportunities to female students.

Mary J. Brashwitz, project engineer at Regency Construction Services, Inc., says, "In the 15 years I have had the privilege to work with Tari, I have seen many women promoted within the industry. She not only mentors women within the company but outside it as well … Her work ethic, sense of fairness and personal interest in the growth and development of her employees continue to pave the way for women and men in the construction industry today."

Thank you to the sponsors of NAWIC's 51st Annual Meeting and Convention.

Paxton/Patterson, Carhartt, Sodexho, Timberland Pro, Principal Financial Group, United Rentals, Wal-Mart, Construction Process Solutions, LTD., JE Dunn Construction and McCarthy.

NAWIC, founded in 1955 by 16 determined women, is an international Association dedicated to enhancing the success of women in the construction industry. Today, NAWIC consists of more than 5,000 members in nearly 200 chapters across the United States. NAWIC also has affiliates in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom. For interviews or to learn more about NAWIC, visit www. nawic. org or call (800) 552-3506.

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ECivis Announces Webinar: 'The 5 Keys to Meeting Stimulus Reporting Requirements'

2011-07-08T05:51:00.000-07:00

ECivis Announces Webinar: 'The 5 Keys to Meeting Stimulus Reporting Requirements'

Free 90-minute Webinar will take place September 10, 2009 at 2:00pm ET

Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) August 31, 2009

eCivis, the premier online provider of federal, state, and foundation grant information and management tools for government and not-for-profit organizations, announces a major Webinar event entitled "The 5 Keys to Meeting Stimulus Reporting Requirements." The free 90-minute Webinar jointly hosted by eCivis, and partner The Ferguson Group, will take place on September 10, 2009 (2:00pm ET; 11:00am PT).

"Deconstructing the extensive Office of Management and Budget memorandum on implementing stimulus dollars and complying with reporting requirements can be overwhelming," said Leticia Jones, eCivis Director of Compliance. "This Webinar is designed to demystify the entire process."

Grant professionals and stakeholders can register now to learn the 5 keys to meeting the unprecedented accountability and transparency requirements under the Recovery Act as required for the upcoming October reporting period. In the process, a panel of Recovery Act industry experts and local government representatives will:
Clarify the newest guidelines for reporting and other vexing issues Simplify the technical aspects of the program including FederalReporting. gov registration Define your role as prime recipient and/or sub-recipient, as well critical success factors for meeting the October reporting timeline from the 1st to the 10th and next steps through the 30th Share preliminary lessons learned and best practices Explain how an automated tracking and reporting system from eCivis can streamline the process and ensure success

This Webinar is part of the eCivis "Grants Lifecycle Webinar Series." The purpose of this thought leadership series is to provide educational and interactive online forums on hot topics and issues affecting grant active governments, not-for-profits, and industry organizations.

To register for the Webinar, please visit: https://www2.gotomeeting. com/register/282297946 (https://www2.gotomeeting. com/register/282297946).

About eCivis
ECivis (www. ecivis. com) is the premier online provider of federal, state, and foundation grant information and management tools for government and not-for-profit organizations. Organizations such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Raleigh, and El Paso, the State of Iowa, San Bernardino County, CA, and Loudoun County, VA rely on eCivis to identify appropriate grants, submit stronger applications, and efficiently manage awarded grants while dramatically reducing their administrative costs. eCivis does this by providing the most comprehensive and easy-to-search source of grant information and research, training resources, and reporting tools for compliance and transparency. eCivis' online database contains more than 10,000 funding opportunities, including all of the stimulus grants that are supporting the nation's economic recovery.

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ABE HIRSCHFELD HOSTS PRESS CONFERENCE IN LITTLE ROCK TO OFFER SOLUTIONS TO MIDEAST CRISIS AND UNVEIL HIS PLANS FOR REVOLUTIONARY BATTERY OPERATED CAR

2011-07-07T03:24:00.000-07:00

ABE HIRSCHFELD HOSTS PRESS CONFERENCE IN LITTLE ROCK TO OFFER SOLUTIONS TO MIDEAST CRISIS AND UNVEIL HIS PLANS FOR REVOLUTIONARY BATTERY OPERATED CAR

Real Estate Tycoon & Political Visionary to be Joined By Former Clinton Aide Paula Jones

(PRWEB) September 21, 2003

Little Rock, ARK. (PRWEB) September 19, 2003 Â Real Estate tycoon, political visionary, and former New York Post publisher, Abraham Hirschfeld held a press conference today at The Peabody Hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas to announce his plan for a solution to the current Middle East Crisis and unveil a new battery operated car. Former Clinton Aide Paula Jones joined Mr. Hirschfeld as he unveiled his ideas and innovative creation.

Arriving in Arkansas immediately after having been summoned by major Israeli media representatives and dignitaries to travel to the Middle East last week to provide further advice and insight regarding the crisis, Mr. Hirschfeld outlined his unique solution to the Middle East conflict involving Israel and Arabs in Palestine for attending members of the Little Rock press corps. His already in progress plan provides a path for not only resolving the Israel-Palestine dispute, but also internal and external strife throughout the world. Mr. Hirschfeld notes that historically, Jews and Arabs were presented as friendly neighbors. He has stated, ÂJews and Palestinians are brothers whoÂve become alienated by certain cruel twists of historical circumstance.Â The political visionary says he now has a plan to reunite the neighbors and create peace in the Middle East.

Mr. Hirschfeld believes the most crucial steps Jewish people can take towards establishing peaceful relations with Arabs is to recognize that it can no longer be a European outpost in the Middle East. ÂIsrael will gain acceptance when it is recognized as a Middle Eastern entity,Â he says. ÂOnce peaceful neighbor relations are established, the formula that made this come about can be applied to internal and external disputes throughout the world.Â

Additionally, Mr. Hirschfeld introduced plans for a new battery operated car. A perfect fit for todayÂs environmentally conscious society, this new car is comfortable, stylish, affordable, and efficient. Like todayÂs gas dependent cars, this groundbreaking car is designed to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in an acceptable timeframe and effortlessly cruise the highway.

The battery-operated car is said to be the car of the future, not only because of its performance, style, and affordability, but also because of its environmentally friendly makeup. Using remarkable electronics and an innovative propulsion system, this revolutionary vehicle requires no gas or oil changes, and does not emit any exhaust Â making for much cleaner air and eliminating dependency on foreign oil. Instead of gassing up cars, people will now be charging them using the carÂs 220-volt inductive charging system. When the enclosed computer alerts the charger that energy is needed, the owner simply drives to battery station and replaces the empty battery with a fully charged one in an instant. Once the display shows that the batteries are fully charged the owner is set to hit the road, knowing that he is doing his part to preserve the environment.

Abraham Hirschfeld was born in 1917 in Poland. In 1933 his parents foresaw the holocaust and immigrated to Palestine. Despite having only the equivalent of a fifth grade education, through his vision and hard work Mr. Hirschfeld has become one of the most successful businessmen and political activist in American history. In 1974, he meet Yasser Arafat to discuss the political turmoil in the Middle East at a time when the Palestinian leader had an even more notorious reputation than today and together issued the peace treaty. Mr. Hirschfeld believed the best way to win Arafat over was with a more moderate approach. Several years later, Prime Minister Yitezhak Rebin and Foreign Minister Shimon Peres followed Mr. HirschfeldÂs advice, which led to a signed treaty on the White House lawn for an eventual solution of the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

As a businessman, Mr. Hirschfeld succeeded in becoming an accomplished real estate developer. He conceptualized the idea for open air parking garages and real estate, and developed and owned such innovative property as The Vertical Club, one of New YorkÂs earliest uber health clubs. In 1993, Mr. Hirschfeld acquired one of the nationÂs leading newspapers, The New York Post and remained its publisher for a brief period. Abraham Hirschfeld was inducted into the Immigrant Hall of Fame as a recognition of all his business and political successes.

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Independence Day for Betfair Poker

2011-07-06T19:25:00.000-07:00

Independence Day for Betfair Poker

Betfair Poker will leave the Cryptologic network and move to its own poker platform.

(PRWEB) October 18, 2006

Betfair Poker will be re-launching on a new platform by the end of October.

The migration of customers will combine the player base of Betfair Poker with PokerChamps on a new and improved version of the downloadable software. PokerChamps and Betfair Poker will remain separate brands.

Betfair Poker players will keep their existing account credentials, continue their brand association, and experience an improved user interface.

The updated poker software maintains the identity of Betfair Poker but incorporates new features such as a selection of video content, player profiles, player search and map, VIP club, and cash games for any bankroll.

"Having our own poker software puts us in command of our own destiny. It means we can react quickly to customer feedback and continue to develop an innovative, community-focused product. We are confident that we are laying the foundations of a market leading poker room,” said Head of Poker Ben Fried.

The software was developed with input from real players. This input placed major emphasis on simplicity and focus on the game. Special care was taken during the design process to create an approachable, intuitive and visually pleasing interface.

Migrating players will notice various changes which are the results of Betfair adjusting to player comments.

New features include:

Choice of educational video content, personalised view for multi-tabling, remember folded cards, personal player information, player profile, player search and map, and VIP club. The established Betfair Poker features such as a safe, secure and fast payment system, 24/7 customer service, the forum and the Leaderboards remain.

Notes to Editors:

1. Betfair Poker (www. betfairpoker. com) was launched in May 2004.

2. It is the first new enterprise from parent company Betfair (www. betfair. com) and launched in conjunction with their highly successful betting exchange.

3. Betfair was launched in June 2000 by Andrew Black, a former professional punter and Edward Wray, a former Vice-President of JP Morgan.

4. Betfair acquired PokerChamps in October 2005.

5. With more than 100,000 registered players, and an average of over 25,000 active players per month, Betfairpoker. com is fast becoming one of the busiest poker rooms in Europe.

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Sales and Employment Projections Improve

2011-07-06T15:36:00.000-07:00

Sales and Employment Projections Improve

Results For University of Michigan Business School/eePulse Research Study Show Projected Improvement In Sales and Employment With Highest Gains from Women Business Owners

ANN ARBOR, MI (PRWEB) August 22, 2003

Women business owners outscored Fortune 1000, NASDAQ firm executives and other leaders in the pace at which they expect to grow both sales and number of employees over the next month in this month's 2003 Leadership Pulse, a research project conducted by the University of Michigan Business School and eePulse, Inc.

Consisting of five, short questions, the Web-based Pulse Survey is sent out to thousands of worldwide executives on a monthly basis to measure the effects of key resources and confidence levels on overall business growth and performance. Samples of Fortune 1000 executives, top NASDAQ firms and women business owners were recently added to the survey.

A review of the trend data shows that all of the groups surveyed expect increased sales and less reductions in staff in the next month. However, the women business owners who responded to the survey scored 71 on "sales" and 34 on "employment" compared to averages of 62 on "sales" and 26 on "employment" for the other leadership groups. The women business owner scores may be higher due to the fact that, overall, these firms are smaller than other organizations or that they have unique growth strategy plans that non-women owned businesses do not have.

In the August Leadership Pulse, participants also were asked about their confidence in the overall economic climate. Data shows that confidence improved in August, with a five point increase since the same question was last asked in June, 2003. Of the survey respondents, 44% were C-core jobs (CEO, CFO, CTO, etc.), 17% were in VP roles, and the remainder were directors, managers or professionals.

Respondents were also asked how problems with ethics, lack of credibility and trust are affecting their business and what they are doing to minimize problems. 27% of total respondents said ethics issues were not a serious problem for them. Of the firms that did report ethics causing problems, the two most frequently cited issues were:

More work from management team in terms of reporting, training and more Reduced employee trust and confidence, leading to morale problems and lower productivity

The second question asked leaders to share the top three things that cause a firm to stumble, and the leading themes were:

Vision - Not having or communicating a vision properly Execution - Not executing, planning or changing a vision or strategy when necessary Leadership - Lack of leadership or poor, unethical leadership lacking trust

"Our analysis allows us to study the data by looking at both overall means and by analyzing the Within Person Change score, and in every analysis, this month's results show strong anticipated improvement in sales and employment," states Theresa Welbourne, Ph. D., Samuel Zell & Robert Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Michigan Business School Adjunct Associate Professor and eePulse, Inc. CEO.

"As the study progresses and we both add new samples in addition to studying trend data, we hope to share key leadership insights that will help both practicing managers and students who are pursuing business careers."

Individual leaders who wish to be included in the Leadership Pulse study can contact Dr. Welbourne or the research team at eePulse at 734.996.2321. A website is available for those organizations that would like to have up to 50 senior leaders participate in the study.

If a company participates with multiple executives, it will receive a personalized company report each month and be able to compare their company results to those of the overall sample and various public sub-samples.

If interested in expanded participation for an organization, please visit the following web site: www. umbs. leadership. eepulse. com.

About Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies

The Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies was formed in October 1999. The Institute actively engages the nation's most successful entrepreneurs and offers an outstanding faculty composed of both academic researchers and practitioners in entrepreneurship. The Institute's mission is to focus the capabilities and resources of the University of Michigan Business School to provide education, experience and opportunities in entrepreneurship; serve as a catalyst for new venture development; and contribute important research in the field of entrepreneurship. Members of the Institute's Advisory Board include Samuel Zell, Chairman of Equity Group Investments; Michael Hallman, former COO of Microsoft Corporation; and Eugene Applebaum, Founder of Arbor Drugs.

About eePulse, Inc.

EePulse, Inc. transforms surveys into leadership tools. Using eePulse's proprietary web-based enterprise-wide software suite called Measurecom(tm) (measurement and communication), organizations and leaders immediately improve their performance. Productivity enhancement comes from action taken in response to real-time stakeholder information. Using Pulse Survey and Pulse Reporting engines, data are provided as frequently as weekly so that immediate action can be taken to confront "breaking news." Managers solve problems and pursue opportunities today, improving quality, enhancing customer service, realigning strategy, and improving organizational agility, learning, and performance at all levels. The complete Measurecom product suite includes Pulse surveys, Pulse Reports, Communicate-back tools, Issue tracking, Action planning, Learning modules, Proprietary metrics such as Energy Pulse, Valour Pulse, and Culture Pulse, and ROI reporting.

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See a Glass Holiday Wonderland at The Corning Museum of Glass

2011-07-06T02:09:00.000-07:00

See a Glass Holiday Wonderland at The Corning Museum of Glass

The Corning Museum of Glass celebrates the holiday season with a glass wonderland of giant glittering ornament trees, hands-on holiday-themed glassmaking and special events.

Corning, NY (Vocus) November 29, 2010

The Corning Museum of Glass, in America’s “Crystal City,” celebrates the holiday season with a glass wonderland of giant glittering ornament trees, hands-on holiday-themed glassmaking and special events.

Through January 2, 2011, visitors to the Museum can:

•See Giant Glass Ornament Trees: Two trees of glass ornaments sparkle and delight all ages. One tree measures in at 14 feet and holds more than 1,200 glass ornaments made by glassmakers at The Corning Museum of Glass Hot Glass Show. The other, featuring handmade flameworked ornaments by Museum artist Bob Carson, is eight feet tall and features more than 600 ornaments.

•Make Your Own Glass Ornament: Visitors of all ages can blow their own glass ornaments in daily 40-minute glassblowing experiences. Open to all ages (as young as preschool), the ornament-making experience costs $25 per person.

•Holiday Open House: On Saturday, December 4, and Sunday, December 5, the Museum opens its doors with completely free admission. Enjoy holiday music by local groups, discounted hands-on glassmaking experiences, craft activities, and Breakfast or Lunch with Santa (additional fee, book in advance by calling 607.974.4084).

•Winter Wonder Hunt through the World’s Largest Glass Collection: Children can use special activity sheets to find winter-themed objects in the Museum’s collection of glass art and history.

•Give the Gift of Glass: Don’t miss the GlassMarket’s After Thanksgiving Sale (November 26-28) with incredible discounts, or the Annual Studio Glass Sale (December 4-5) of objects made by students and teachers at the Museum’s glassmaking school.

The Corning Museum of Glass features galleries filled with more than 45,000 glass art and historical objects spanning 35 centuries (the largest collection in the world), hands-on exhibitions highlighting the science and technology of glass, and daily live glass demonstrations.

The Museum is located in America’s “Crystal City,” Corning, NY, in the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country. Corning’s picturesque historic downtown Gaffer District hosts an evening “Sparkle” celebration on Saturday, December 4, with Santa in his Crystal House, horse-and-carriage rides and other events. A number of holiday events take place at wine trails throughout the region.

Corning, NY, and The Corning Museum of Glass are conveniently located directly off Exit 46 on I-86/Rte. 17. The city is four hours north of New York City, two hours south of Buffalo and six hours north of Washington, D. C., about mid-way between Niagara Falls and New York City.

The Corning Museum of Glass is home to the world’s most comprehensive and celebrated collection of glass, with more than 45,000 objects reflecting 3,500 years of glassmaking history. An independent, non-profit, educational institution, the Museum is dedicated to the art, history, science, research and exhibition of glass. The Museum is open from 9:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. every day and from 9:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. in the summer. Children and teens, 19 and under, receive free admission.

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Researchers to Reveal Industry Benchmarks for RFID Use in Apparel Retail at RFID In Fashion 2009

2011-07-05T19:09:00.000-07:00

Researchers to Reveal Industry Benchmarks for RFID Use in Apparel Retail at RFID In Fashion 2009

The University of Arkansas' RFID Research Center will reveal industry benchmarks regarding the benefits that can be achieved using RFID in apparel stores, at RFID Journal's fourth annual event, to be held in New York City on Aug. 12-13.

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 3, 2009

RFID Journal, the world's leading media and events company covering radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, and the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) today announced that Bill Hardgrave, director of the University of Arkansas' RFID Research Center will present new industry benchmarks related to the benefits that apparel retailers can achieve from using RFID, at the fourth annual RFID in Fashion conference and exhibition, being held on Aug. 12-13 at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.

"We have now studied the impact of RFID at enough stores, and been given sufficient supplemental data by retailers who ran their own pilots, to be able to provide some industry benchmarks," Hardgrave said. "This is important, because it enables apparel retailers considering whether to deploy RFID to assess the potential return on investment without spending months or years testing the technology. That work has been done by many, and we have the relevant data."

In April of this year, the RFID Research Center released a research paper indicating that not only does RFID improve inventory accuracy, it can also eliminate the need for annual, manual inventory counts. The paper described the results of the third phase of a pilot studying item-level RFID technology in the retail environment, and was conducted at three Dillard's stores.

AMR Research recently surveyed apparel retailers, asking them to rank the importance of key operational issues they face, and to also rate their ability to respond to those problems. Inventory management and replenishment ranked the highest in terms of importance, though retailers rated their ability to solve the problem as low.

"Clearly, apparel retailers have been struggling with in-store inventory accuracy for a long time," stated Mark Roberti, founder and editor of RFID Journal. "The data gathered by Dr. Hardgrave, from numerous RFID deployments in apparel retail stores, reveals that RFID can have a major impact on this once-intractable problem."

RFID in Fashion will reveal how retailers can deploy radio frequency identification to improve inventory accuracy, reduce shrinkage and increase sales. The event will feature objective case studies presented by apparel, footwear and accessory retailers and suppliers that have deployed RFID in their operations. Attendees will learn how these companies are using the technology to:
Improve in-store inventory accuracy from 65 percent to 98 percent Decrease the time required to take inventory in stores by 75 percent Reduce the time needed to receive goods into inventory by 85 percent Lower labor costs associated with markdowns by 50 percent Increase sales by as much as 15 percent

The event is co-produced by RFID Journal and the American Apparel & Footwear Association and is supported by the Vendor Compliance Federation and the the Trade Promotion Management Associates. Avery Dennison is the cornerstone sponsor of RFID in Fashion 2009. The event will feature a Leadership Forum, in which a select group of apparel retailers will discuss issues related to adoption of RFID technologies in the retail sector. To learn more about RFID in Fashion, please visit www. rfidjournalevents. com/fashion (http://www. rfidjournalevents. com/fashion).

About RFID Journal
RFID Journal is the leading source of news and in-depth information regarding RFID and its many business applications. Business executives and implementers depend on RFID Journal for up-to-the-minute RFID news, in-depth case studies, best practices, strategic insights and information regarding vendor solutions. This has made RFID Journal the most relied-upon and respected RFID information resource, serving the largest audience of RFID decision makers worldwide--in print, online, and at face-to-face events. For more information, visit www. rfidjournal. com.

About the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA)
The American Apparel & Footwear Association is the national trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn-products companies, as well as their suppliers that compete in the global market. AAFA's mission is to promote and enhance its members' competitiveness, productivity and proﬁtability in the global market by minimizing regulatory, legal, commercial, political and trade restraints. To learn more, visit www. apparelandfootwear. org.

About the Vendor Compliance Federation (VCF)
The Vendor Compliance Federation advocates retailer-supplier trading synchronization, champions collaborative initiatives and offers solutions to drive productivity, profitability and growth. VCF is the leading organization focused on solutions, services and best practices for retailer-supplier collaboration. Its membership includes top manufacturing brands and national retailers, ranging from fashion and cosmetics to electronics and home furnishings. It is where the retail industry comes together to reduce chargebacks and deductions, increase supply chain efficiencies, minimize order fulfillment risk, integrate processes and eliminate disconnects across the entire forecasting-to-settlement continuum. VCF draws participation from such industry leaders as Adidas, BIC Consumer Products, Estée Lauder, Jarden Consumer Solutions, JCPenney, Liz Claiborne, Lowe's, LVMH, Nordstrom, Office Depot, Sears and Tom Tom, among others. Visit VCF online at www. vcfww. com.

About the Trade Promotion Management Associates (TPMA)
TPMA is a think-tank and educational resource for consumer goods trading partners, and the leading membership organization dedicated specifically to the practice of trade promotion marketing in all of its forms: co-op/MDF, in-store marketing, online promotion, rebates, pricing, slotting and more. The organization fosters, promotes and provides platforms for collaboration in the trading partner relationship to drive best-in-class processes for trade promotion management and optimization. Dedicated to the effective and efficient use of trade promotion dollars, TPMA serves as a collaborative resource for research and metrics for such companies as Audiovox, Dial, Hewlett-Packard (HP), Hormel, Johnson & Johnson, Land O'Lakes, Sony BMG and others. Learn more at www. tpmaww. com.

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GeoDome Theater Communicates Climate Change Issues at Global Summit in Copenhagen

2011-07-05T02:46:00.000-07:00

GeoDome Theater Communicates Climate Change Issues at Global Summit in Copenhagen

The Elumenati’s GeoDome Theater will help two organizations tell their stories at COP15, the global climate summit in Copenhagen this month. Interactive GeoDome presentations will explore global climate data with Sweden’s Norrkoping Visualization Centre, and human interaction with the environment and solutions for a sustainable future with global climate activist organization 350.org. In the GeoDome, interactive models of data from NASA and NOAA are digitally projected inside a dome theater to create an environment that enables meaningful dialogue about complex issues like climate change.

Asheville, NC (PRWEB) December 10, 2009

At this month’s global climate summit in Copenhagen The Elumenati’s GeoDome Theater will help two organizations tell their stories: Sweden’s Norrkoping Visualization Centre will bring their GeoDome to the Arctic Venue, December 12-14, for interactive presentations on global climate data designed to support decision-making and public dialogue. The global climate activist organization 350.org will be at KlimaForum, December 15-18, using the GeoDome to explore human interaction with the environment and solutions for a sustainable future.

The events are part of COP15, the fifteenth meeting of environment ministers who meet annually under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. At least 15,000 people are expected to attend the conference, which will set the terms and targets for greenhouse gases in the atmosphere over the next several years.

"We're excited and honored that the GeoDome enables our partners to communicate the big-picture context of these important issues," said David McConville, co-founder of The Elumenati. "By illustrating the relationships between climate change and other interconnected global issues, both Norrkoping Visualization Centre and 350.org show the pressing need for visionary solutions that are comprehensive, systems-oriented, and interdisciplinary.”

The GeoDome immersive learning environment is a uniquely effective tool for creating focused, inquiry-based learning experiences. Consisting of a digital projection system and a portable dome theater created by The Elumenati, the GeoDome will use the Uniview software platform from SCISS AB for the Copenhagen presentations. Participants will interactively explore dramatic scientific visualizations from NASA, NOAA, and the American Museum of Natural History that demonstrate ecological principles at local, global, and cosmic scales. Information is presented in a systems-based context that makes complex concepts easy to understand while instilling a sense of wonder.

The GeoDome’s presence at the events in Copenhagen illustrates the unparalleled effectiveness of the portable and rapidly deployable system as a tool for education and facilitating dialogue. A network of GeoDome users collaborate on presentations across the globe, communicating with audiences from politicians to the general public about complex concepts like climate and how it is affected by human action.

For more information, visit http://www. geodome. info (http://www. geodome. info) and www. elumenati. com. For more information on Norrkoping Visualisation Centre, visit www. visualiseringscenter. se. Fr more information on 350.org, visit www.350.org.

About the GeoDomeTM and the Elumenati, LLC
The GeoDome immersive learning environment enables interactive, systems-based Earth and space science education. The GeoDome network fosters collaboration among formal and informal educators, including NASA, NOAA, science centers, research universities, public schools, visualization labs, and more. The GeoDome was developed by The Elumenati, LLC, a full-service design and engineering firm specializing in the development and deployment of immersive visualization environments and experiences. In addition to a full range of immersive projection components, the Elumenati offer end-to-end services including systems integration, immersive content design, custom fabrication, and optical engineering. For further information, please visit www. geodome. info and www. elumenati. com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter. com/elumenati.

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The Conway Area Chamber of Commerce Names Executive Board For Fiscal Year 2005

2011-07-04T09:48:00.000-07:00

The Conway Area Chamber of Commerce Names Executive Board For Fiscal Year 2005

The Conway Area Chamber of Commerce has named its new executive board for fiscal year 2005.

(PRWEB) October 9, 2004

Horry County Native and President and CEO of Dermacon, Inc., Greg Hyman, To Lead As Chamber President

Conway, SC The Conway Area Chamber of Commerce has named its new executive board for fiscal year 2005. President Greg Hyman of Dermacon, Inc., will work directly with President-Elect Alicia Harper of Burroughs & Chapin, Inc.; First Vice President Donald Smith of Lucky Dog Productions; Treasurer Janice Simmons of Conway National Bank; Secretary Clayton Mauldin of Santee Cooper; and Immediate Past-President Rebecca Hardwick of First Citizens Bank.

ÂWeÂre all looking forward to working with the new executive board this coming year,Â said Bridgette M. Johnson, executive director of the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce. ÂThey are all so full innovative ideas that support and encourage growth within the Chamber. Greg, who is serving as our president this year, has chosen Âpromoting commerce and community togetherÂ as his working theme. He has been very instrumental in setting the goals that we feel will take us to another level. I know theyÂre all ready to get started, and so is the staff here at the Chamber.Â

Hyman is a lifelong resident of Horry County and is well known throughout the state for his contributions to the countyÂs growth. He was recently named one of South CarolinaÂs Ambassadors for Economic Development by Governor Mark Sanford. He and his company, Dermacon, Inc., have played an important role in the development of nutraceuticals in the area. Hyman most recently was a pivotal player in Horry CountyÂs successful attempt to attract Integrated Environmental Technology, Ltd. to the county.

Hyman serves on the board of the Conway Main Street Committee, which is dedicated to enhancing the businesses of the downtown area of Conway. He also serves on the Horry County Extension Advisory Committee that focuses on building an interstate to connect Horry County and Myrtle Beach to its primary feeder markets.

About the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce

The Conway Area Chamber of Commerce was incorporated in 1958 and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The not-for-profit organization serves as a common vehicle through which business and professional people work together for the common good of the community. The Conway Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to positive economic growth, the promotion of tourism, the development of transportation, and excellence in education in Conway and throughout Horry County.

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Avon Marathon Walk for Breast Cancer--Connecticut author will walk with publishing company staff!

2011-07-03T19:18:00.000-07:00

Avon Marathon Walk for Breast Cancer--Connecticut author will walk with publishing company staff!

Kerri Charette, contributing editor of the Misadventures of Moms and Disasters of Dads parenting humor anthology, will walk in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Washington DC on May 1 & 2.

Gales Ferry, CT (PRWEB) February 26, 2004 -

Kerri Charette of Gales Ferry will spend a weekend walking to help eradicate breast cancer by participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Washington, DC on May 1 & 2, 2004. The Avon Walk Washington, DC, is one of six events in a series of weekend fundraising walks taking place from May to October next year to help raise awareness and funds for access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer.

The Avon Walks are non-competitive and structured for walkers of various fitness levels with a choice of completing a marathon walk (26.2 miles) or a marathon and a half (39.1 miles) over the Saturday and Sunday.

All women are at risk for breast cancer. In 2003, the American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that approximately 211,300 women in the U. S. were diagnosed with breast cancer and about 39,800 deaths were attributed to the disease. Breast cancer also occurs in men and this year an estimated 1,300 new cases will be diagnosed. Because there is no known cure for breast cancer, awareness, education and early detection are our best defenses against the disease. According to the ACS, there is a 97% survival rate when breast cancer is caught early, before it spreads to other parts of the body.

These facts are just one reason Charette, 33, is taking on this personal challenge. Charette is also walking to celebrate the release of her first book, Misadventures of Moms and Disasters of Dads. The book is an anthology of over seventy parenting humor writers nationwide who have generously shared their work! Chapters include misadventures and disasters with the holidays, cleaning house, toys, and of course potty training! Charette and Moms In Print (her publisher) are donating a combined $1.00 per book sold to a national breast cancer foundation.

Charette, like everyone walking in the event, is required to raise a minimum of $1,800 to participate, but sheÂs aiming higher, with a personal goal of $2,000. She hopes New London County residents will share their goodwill toward her efforts. Funds donated to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer are managed and disbursed by the Avon Foundation, an accredited 501(c)(3) public charity, with funds awarded for breast cancer awareness and education; screening and diagnosis; treatment; support services; and scientific research. Beneficiaries range from leading cancer centers to community-based non-profit breast health programs in the vicinities of each Avon Walk event and nationwide.

To help Kerri Charette reach her fundraising goal, you may send a check made payable to the ÂAvon Walk for Breast CancerÂ to Kerri Charette at: 72 Eagle Ridge Drive Gales Ferry, CT 06335

About the Avon Walks

Avon Walk walkers begin their trek very early on a Saturday morning after an inspiring and motivating opening ceremony. The walkers have a choice of walking either 13.1 or 26.2 miles (half or full marathon distances) toward the Wellness Village, their home-away-from-home for the night, where they can take a hot shower, enjoy a hot meal, take a yoga class, get to know their fellow walkers and receive information on breast cancer. All the essentials are provided for the participants, including two-person tents, massage therapy and comprehensive medical services.

On Sunday, all walkers follow a 13.1-mile route back to the place they started for a celebratory ceremony with family, friends, supporters and the general public. A dedicated all-volunteer crew of several hundred people supports the walkers and event throughout the entire weekend.

The public is invited to cheer along the route and join at closing ceremonies. Visit www. avonwalk. org closer to the event date for more details.

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer 2004 Scheduled Events (listed chronologically): Washington, D. C., May 1-2; Boston, MA, May 15-16; Chicago, IL, June 5-6; San Francisco, CA, July 10-11; Los Angeles, CA, September 11-12; and, New York, NY, October 2-3.

To register to walk or join the crew, or to pledge financial support for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, visit www. avonwalk. org or call 1-877-WALK AVON for more information. To learn more about the Avon Foundation, visit www. avonfoundation. org.

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer proudly recognizes returning national sponsors Health magazine and RYKÃ, footwear for women, as well as Official Water sponsor FIJI Water and new Official Airline sponsor United Airlines.

The Avon Walk series is a project of the Avon Foundation and builds on the Avon Breast Cancer CrusadeÂs commitment of more than a decade to raising funds and awareness for the breast cancer cause.

About the Avon Foundation

The Avon Foundation was founded in 1955 with a mission to improve the lives of women by supporting programs that offer economic opportunity, and provide care and research for breast cancer in the U. S. and around the world. Avon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charityye

The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade began in the U. K. in 1992, and has expanded to 50 countries. Funds are raised through a wide variety of special events, product sales, walks, runs, concerts and other initiatives worldwide. The focus is on reaching the medically underserved population, including minorities, the poor, elderly, under - and uninsured, with a mission to fund access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer. In just over 10 years, the Avon Crusade has returned more than $250,000,000 net to breast cancer research and care organizations worldwide.

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Creative Latitude Elects Promotions Manager

2011-07-03T15:27:00.000-07:00

Creative Latitude Elects Promotions Manager

Creative Latitude, a global initiative established to unite various creative disciplines for the purpose of unified promotion, education and ethical business practice, has recently elected Howard Theriot to serve as the official promotions manager for the group.

(PRWEB) November 30, 2004

Catch Light Productions has been all about big ideas since 1989. That's when Howard Theriot founded the firm--fresh out of college and with little more to his name than a diploma and student portfolio.

Howard started with a big idea--one that he's still immersed in after 15 years in business. His idea has been, and is now, to bring big-agency results to small and medium sized organizations that have traditionally had to settle for less. In the early years, he accomplished this by constantly challenging himself to succeed in new and different roles. Designer, salesman, production manager, illustrator and photographer--you name it, Howard did it.

As the firm has expanded, Howard has managed to avoid many of the pitfalls encountered in a growing agency by keeping the firm lean. He has accomplished this by cultivating a network of independent professionals, rather than attempting to hire and maintain a large staff. Howard believes that it's been easy to stay focused on this strategy, because almost every new client has at least one story that reinforces the need for a firm like Catch Light Productions. "It bothers me when I see an organization settle for second-rate work because their budget has been eaten up by a small handful of ridiculously expensive projects," he says. Howard is more than happy to take on new clients disillusioned with big agency grandeur. He's also happy to pick up some of the awards usually reserved for these firms, and has received a number of accolades from organizations such as the Texas Marketing Commission, American Advertising Federation and the Printing and Imaging Association of Texas.

Howard Theriot is also the founder and active administrator of The Commpiled Network (www. commpiled. com), a marketing communications resource site made possible through the collaborative efforts of many independent contributors with a single goal in mind: to build the most comprehensive marketing communications network available anywhere--online or off. The community forums have been developed to encourage interaction between anyone whose professional life involves marketing communications: small business owners, ad agencies, creatives, talent, students, corporate marketing execs, printers, you name it.

The latest in Howard's joint ventures is with Creative Latitude (www. creativelatitude. com), a global initiative established to unite various creative disciplines for the purpose of unified promotion, education and ethical business practice. In addition to great resources for creative professionals, the website also provides detailed work profiles and links to freelancers such as graphic designers, writers, photographers, and illustrators to help buyers find the talent they are looking for.

Creative Latitude was founded by a group of independent creative professionals led by Catherine Morley of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, and Neil Tortorella of North Canton, Ohio, USA, and grew to more than 100 founding members. The whole shebang is volunteer-based and totally dependent on member participation. What better group of people to elect Howard Theriot as their official promotions manager?

The experience gained through developing the hub agency structure of Catch Light Productions and the all-inclusive Commpiled Network make Howard Theriot the perfect candidate to serve as promotions manager for such a noble group as Creative Latitude. Howard happily accepts the honor.

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Communications Consultancy 48 Fitzroy and Marketing-led Web Design Agency Nixon McInnes Announce Strategic Alliance

2011-07-02T21:51:00.000-07:00

Communications Consultancy 48 Fitzroy and Marketing-led Web Design Agency Nixon McInnes Announce Strategic Alliance

East Sussex design and visual communications consultancy 48 Fitzroy Ltd. and marketing-led web design agency Nixon McInnes, have formed a strategic alliance that will bring together inspirational design with proven web expertise as many clients and projects now require the best of both worlds. The partnership will forge a stronger alliance in an already close working relationship that has seen three new website development projects won by the two companies in the last month.

(PRWEB) February 22, 2006

East Sussex design and visual communications consultancy 48 Fitzroy Ltd. (www.48fitzroy. co. uk) and marketing-led web design agency Nixon McInnes (http://www. nixonmcinnes. co. uk/evaluate-us/ (http://www. nixonmcinnes. co. uk/evaluate-us/)), have formed a strategic alliance that will bring together inspirational design with proven web expertise as many clients and projects now require the best of both worlds. The partnership will forge a stronger alliance in an already close working relationship that has seen three new website development projects won by the two companies in the last month.

“Together 48 Fitzroy and Nixon McInnes offer clients a depth of expertise in their disciplines that cannot be matched by a single agency supplier”, said 48 Fitzroy Chairman, Jerry Shearing. “We both understand that clients want to see creativity, quality and strong imagery combined with flexible, reliable interactive web sites. We also both share the aim of delighting our clients and this alliance can pull together a 20 strong team with that single focus”.

The alliance agreement was sealed at a joint event for the staff of both design agencies at The Shire House in Firle. Future plans will include staff job swaps, regular workshops to transfer specialist knowledge, joint marketing campaigns, and joint buying of external services.

“Partnering with 48 Fitzroy allows us to offer clients online and offline marketing tools that integrate and work together seamlessly: our strengths online are complemented by 48 Fitzroy’s integrated approach to communications”, said Nixon McInnes Joint MD, Will McInnes.

1. Established some 12 years ago in London, 48Fitzroy is now based near Lewes in East Sussex.

2. 48Fitzroy’s clients are from the education, healthcare, financial services, legal, professional services property, and technology sectors.

3. Find out more about 48 Fitzroy here: http://www.48fitzroy. co. uk (http://www.48fitzroy. co. uk)

4. Nixon McInnes is a marketing-led web design agency based in central Brighton, East Sussex, now in its sixth year of business.

5. Its marketing-led approach brings a focus on wider business goals and marketing activities which has seen the agency advise and work with Ann Summers, The Chartered Institute of Marketing (East Sussex) and the Gemological Institute of America.

6. Learn more about Nixon McInnes here: http://www. nixonmcinnes. co. uk/evaluate-us/ (http://www. nixonmcinnes. co. uk/evaluate-us/)

For further information contact:

Nick Chaloner

Telephone: +44 (0)1273 858 501

48Fitzroy Ltd

The Shire House

Firle

East Sussex BN8 6LP

Www.48fitzroy. co. uk

Will McInnes

Telephone 0845 345 3462

Nixon McInnes

Brighton Media Centre

21-22 Old Steyne

Brighton

East Sussex, BN1 1EL

Http://www. nixonmcinnes. co. uk/evaluate-us/ (http://www. nixonmcinnes. co. uk/evaluate-us/)

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BUILD Ranked As Top-Performing Educational Program

2011-07-02T20:28:00.000-07:00

BUILD Ranked As Top-Performing Educational Program

Ranking Determined by 96 Educational Experts to Find the Most Impactful Nonprofits

Redwood City, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 12, 2011

BUILD, the nation’s largest entrepreneurship-focused college access program, has been ranked on Philanthropedia as one of the Top San Francisco Bay Area Middle-Secondary Education programs.

“We are humbled and honored to have our efforts and impact with under-served high school students be recognized by 96 leaders in the education field as a 2010 top nonprofit,” said Suzanne McKechnie Klahr, Founder and CEO. “They know what it really takes to prepare all youth for success in college, so it is especially heartening to be recognized locally as we look to expand nationally.”

In their assessments, the Philanthropedia experts shared their observation of BUILD’s evidence of impact and organizational strengths:
“BUILD uses entrepreneurial training to engage high school students and prepare them for college. Over the last ten years, they have proven this model can have a hugely positive impact on the high school drop out rate. 100% of their participants have finished high school and gone on to college.” “BUILD provides life skills, academic, and college prep opportunities to those students who are both under-resourced AND unmotivated or tracked out of college prep courses.” “They have excellent leadership and growth model. Their thoughtful programs consistently evaluate strengths and challenges. BUILD has a willingness to work with students who are often traditionally identified as the most difficult to serve.”

Philanthropedia helps donors make smarter donations by connecting them with some of the highest impact nonprofits in a cause. They are different from other online donor rating sites because they use experts to identify high-impact nonprofits and allow donors to support an entire social cause through an Expert Fund.

For additional Philanthropedia comments on BUILD, please see: myphilanthropedia. org/top-nonprofits/bay-area/middle-secondary-education/build.

About BUILD
Founded in 1999, BUILD’s mission is to use entrepreneurship to excite and propel disengaged, low-income students through high school to college success. We believe that the power of student ideas in action drives youth to reach their fullest potential in school and beyond. Our four-year high school program offers a unique blend of entrepreneurship, academics, and personal support that attracts and motivates many students who are otherwise at high risk of failing classes and dropping out of high school.

Our students develop their own business ideas, write business plans, pitch to funders, and launch real businesses. This real-world business experience makes school relevant and motivates them to succeed. To make them college-eligible, students also receive individualized academic support and advising for their school-work and college planning. BUILD currently serves 700 high school students at programs located in East Palo Alto and Oakland, CA; Washington DC; and a new site to be launched in Boston, MA.

To donate or learn more about BUILD please go to: build. org.

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Bivins & Hemenway Welcomes Eric A. Cruz

2011-07-02T11:07:00.000-07:00

Bivins & Hemenway Welcomes Eric A. Cruz

Tampa Bay area law firm of Bivins & Hemenway, P. A., welcomes new associate Eric A. Cruz to their business and real estate law practice groups.

(Vocus) September 20, 2010

Bivins & Hemenway, P. A., a full service commercial law firm located in the Tampa Bay area, welcomes Eric A. Cruz as an associate. Mr. Cruz will be practicing primarily in the areas of business and real estate law from both transactional and litigation perspectives.

Mr. Cruz graduated cum laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis on Management in 2007. Mr. Cruz also attended the University of Florida Levin College of Law and graduated cum laude in 2010. His education included a strong emphasis on business and estate planning topics, and he developed further experience with estate planning and probate matters by serving as a student extern in the probate division of the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court in Alachua County, Florida. Mr. Cruz, who was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Florida as a teenager, is fluent in Spanish and has a strong interest in the growing role of the Hispanic businesses in central Florida.

About Bivins & Hemenway, P. A.:

Bivins & Hemenway, P. A., is a full service, AV-rated, commercial law firm serving clients across central Florida and the Florida west coast from offices located in the commercial heart of the fast-growing community of Brandon, located just east of Tampa, Florida. The firm is committed to providing sophisticated legal services to its clients in a timely, practical, and effective manner that emphasizes value and personal attention. The firm enjoys an outstanding reputation for professional integrity and client satisfaction and its individual lawyers and professional staff are proud of the role they have played over the years in countless successful business transactions and real estate projects, as well as in zealously advocating the interests of their clients.

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FLAVORx Helps Launch Pharmacy Continuing Education Program - The RxSchool Course Establishes Importance of Medicinal Flavoring to Optimal Healthcare

2011-07-02T08:50:00.000-07:00

FLAVORx Helps Launch Pharmacy Continuing Education Program - The RxSchool Course Establishes Importance of Medicinal Flavoring to Optimal Healthcare

FLAVORx announces the inclusion of a medicinal flavoring education program through the RxSchool. Over ten years of research, development and experience in medication flavorings has helped thousands of pharmacists improve taste and palatability, which in turn has greatly improved medication compliance, recovery time and positive health outcomes in over 50 million patient cases.

Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) December 24, 2005

FLAVORx has been integral in the incorporation of a flavoring course into the RxSchool’s most recent pharmacy Continuing Education (CE) Program. In a collaborative effort with both medical researchers and industry scholars, FLAVORx addresses the need for greater understanding of the important role flavoring plays in medicinal compliance and a full and fast recovery. The CE program’s focus is to educate healthcare practitioners on the practice of medication flavoring and the need to enhance both the taste and palatability of liquid medications safely through such techniques as taste masking and the new sciences of taste receptor stimulus and blocking. While many people feel that flavoring is a mere novelty, FLAVORx’s extensive research and development with everybody from children to the elderly combined with work done with the largest pharmaceutical manufacturers in the world over the past ten years clearly reflects that flavoring plays an integral role in successfully completing a medication regimen (with a safe medical grade flavoring compliance goes from a mere 50% to over 90%). FLAVORx applauds the inclusion of a flavoring component in the RxSchool program. This inclusion reflects the acceptance of the industry, the public and academia that flavoring and proper medication usage is extremely imperative for a full recovery and positive health outcomes from illness.

Completing the course will help promote the pharmacists’ innate responsibility to provide the best pharmaceutical services to help ensure their patients the best care for a safe and effective recovery. Starting in January pharmacists will earn one free credit hour by going to http://www. rxschool. com-- presently the course is listed under the ‘Featured Courses’ section.

Kenny Kramm FLAVORx’s founder, President and CEO states, “As medicinal flavoring continues to improve the quality of health care, FLAVORx is committed to being the leader in its development and education. We are proud to have teamed up with the RxSchool to serve as one of the fine consultants that help produce this program.”

Pharmacists, technicians, educators and anyone involved in pharmacy practice is encouraged to take the course. For more information about FLAVORx and the CE Program, please go to http://www. flavorx. com/home. html and click on Rx Pharmacy CE.

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Network Access Management Provider -- Vernier Networks -- Secures $21 Million In Oversubscribed Round in a Bid to Lead Fast-Growing Secure Network Access Market

2011-07-01T19:42:00.000-07:00

Network Access Management Provider -- Vernier Networks -- Secures $21 Million In Oversubscribed Round in a Bid to Lead Fast-Growing Secure Network Access Market

Round led by top-tier venture capital firm Venrock Associates; network security technology industry veteran Ray Rothrock joins the board.

Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) November 21, 2005

http://www. verniernetworks. com (http://www. verniernetworks. com) – Vernier Networks®, developer of the industry’s only clientless network access management products, recently announced that it received $21 million in an oversubscribed Series E financing round. Led by top-tier venture capital firm Venrock Associates, the round included existing investors Foundation Capital, DCM-Doll Capital Management, Allegis Capital, UV Partners, Masthead Ventures and Weber Capital. Named a 2005 Technology Fast 50 Company by Deloitte & Touche, the company also added security industry heavyweight Ray Rothrock to the company’s board of directors.

With an additional $5 million raised in debt financing from Silicon Valley Bank and Gold Hill Capital., the $26 million cash infusion will be used for strengthening Vernier Network’s distribution channels, enhancing Vernier Network’s award-winning EdgeWall platform, as well as expanding Vernier Threat Labs. The strong response for the award-winning EdgeWall network access management appliance will drive Vernier Networks to ramp production in order to meet customer demand and penetrate new markets.

“The demand for our network access management solution is exploding and represents all industries including financial services, oil and energy, manufacturing, education and healthcare,” said Simon Khalaf, chief executive officer at Vernier Networks. “In Q3, our flagship EdgeWall product line nearly tripled in revenue as compared to Q2. Based on this phenomenal growth, Vernier is driving the network access management sector and poised to be the clear leader in this high-growth market.”

According to leading IT market research and advisory firm IDC, security appliances with strong firewalling capabilities did well in 2004. Total vendor revenue exceeded $2.5 billion for the overall threat management market, representing a 36 percent growth rate when compared with 2003. (Source, IDC, Worldwide Threat Management Security Appliances 2005-2009 Forecast and 2004 Vendor Shares: Security Appliances Remain a Well-Oiled Machine, #33997, September 2005). Analysts expect that growth to continue due to several high-profile security breaches in the last year where poor internal and endpoint security controls exacerbated the problem.

"The explosive growth of remote access to corporate networks by employees, customers, and partners is proving to be a significant challenge for IT infrastructure protection," said Charles Kolodgy, research director, IDC. "By enforcing corporate access policy on every device that connects to the network regardless of location, and without putting a client on the desktop, Vernier is offering an innovative way to block attacks and secure the network from within."

Network Security Technology industry veteran Ray Rothrock will join Vernier Network’s board. Rothrock is a managing general partner for Venrock Associates and focuses his investment activities on security information technology companies and energy technology/material sciences companies. He was one of the original investors in Check Point Software Technologies and currently sits on their board, as well as a number of private boards such as Imperva, PGP, Red Seal Systems and Vontu.

“With the network access management space growing at a torrid pace, there are several companies slugging it out to win this market, from established vendors to early stage start-ups,” said Ray Rothrock, member of Vernier Network’s board of directors. “We believe that Vernier’s innovative technology, solid customer base and strong revenue growth have the makings to lead this market. In addition, the company’s soon-to-be-announced next-generation technology shows enormous potential to leapfrog competitors in this space.”

About Vernier Networks

Vernier Networks offers the industry’s only clientless network access management products that enable enterprises to assure business continuity. Deployed at the network edge, Vernier’s EdgeWall security appliance provides comprehensive network access management to defend against intrusions and attacks on the network by screening users and devices, restricting access, inspecting traffic for worms and viruses, and enforcing access policy. Vernier’s proven network security solutions operate today in thousands of networks for hundreds of customers worldwide, and have received numerous awards including the eWEEK Excellence Award in 2005, InfoWorld’s 2004 Technology of the Year Award and the 2003 Product of the Year Award from Network Magazine. Vernier is a privately held company headquartered in Mountain View, Calif. and can be found on the Web at www. verniernetworks. com.

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Nevada Health Care Association Chooses Silverchair Learning Systems as Preferred Online Training Provider

2011-06-28T16:36:00.000-07:00

Nevada Health Care Association Chooses Silverchair Learning Systems as Preferred Online Training Provider

NHCA chooses Silverchair Learning to enhance educational opportunities for members; system to be offered at discount to NHCA members

Charlottesville, VA (PRWEB) February 16, 2010

The Nevada Health Care Association (NHCA) has chosen Silverchair Learning Systems as the preferred online training provider for NHCA, bringing its members effective training solutions that will help improve operations and reduce costs.

"NHCA is committed to enhancing educational opportunities for its members," said Daniel Mathis, Past President of NHCA. "We have partnered with Silverchair Learning Systems because of their leadership in the areas of training effectiveness, compliance, and cost reduction. We also recognize their forward thinking in providing easy access to both mandatory and elective education."

This partnership gives NHCA members access to a highly effective and affordable turn-key learning program that delivers, tracks and reports on educational programs for their entire organization. Silverchair's training program provides a complete curriculum of in-service and regulatory courses required by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), as well as important resident care topics that specifically address the needs of senior care providers and their employees. The program can also be customized to include material specific to an organization.

"We are always honored when a state association chooses Silverchair as their online training provider, and we're excited to work with NHCA," said Mike Mutka, President and COO of Silverchair Learning Systems. "NHCA continually offers the best professional development opportunities for its members, and we look forward to helping its members improve their training programs."

NHCA has negotiated exclusive pricing with Silverchair, making the learning management and online training system available to its members at a substantial discount.

About Nevada Health Care Association (NHCA)
NHCA was established in 1974 as the Nevada Association of Health Facilities. Its mission is to provide leadership and support to members, assisting them in advancing professional and community interests. NHCA advocates working with state agencies such as Nevada Medicaid on the development of payment rates, and the State Health Division's Bureau of Licensure & Certification on survey and inspection of nursing homes. www. nvhca. org

About Silverchair Learning Systems
Silverchair Learning Systems works with senior care leaders who want to improve the training process in their organizations. Silverchair offers a user-friendly online training solution that improves compliance and eliminates record keeping headaches, while saving time and money. We make online training successful with easy set-up, ease of use, simple tracking, and educationally-rich yet fun courses. Using this system provides peace of mind and confidence. www. silverchairlearning. com

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Global Fight Against Child Hunger Featured in New Short Film: McGovern-Dole School Lunch Program Highlighted

2011-06-28T10:17:00.000-07:00

Global Fight Against Child Hunger Featured in New Short Film: McGovern-Dole School Lunch Program Highlighted

A new short film, "Ending Child Hunger: School Lunches for Kids Around the World," highlights the use of school lunch programs in the fight against child hunger. The McGovern-Dole Food for Education program is featured.

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) March 7, 2008

A new short film highlights the use of school lunch programs in the fight against the hunger that afflicts 300 million children worldwide. "Ending Child Hunger: School Lunches for Kids Around the World" calls for the expansion of the McGovern-Dole Food for Education program as part of this global effort.

McGovern-Dole is a U. S. government program that funds school lunch programs in impoverished countries. Charities like World Vision, CARE, Food for the Poor and the World Food Program carry out the school lunch initiatives via McGovern-Dole funding. The Congress is currently considering whether to expand the McGovern-Dole program as part of this year's Farm Bill, with a final decision coming in weeks.

The film highlights the use of school lunch programs in Europe following World War II and how they can be used today in countries like Afghanistan, Kenya and Sudan. The footage includes the Stara School in Kenya which is run by the charity ChildsLife International (www. childslife. org). ChildsLife International hopes to expand school feeding projects in the Kibera slum in Kenya.

William Lambers directed the film, which is based on his book "The Spirit of the Marshall Plan: Taking Action Against World Hunger: School Lunches for Kids Around the World." The film made its debut at a Cincinnati Authors class at the College of Mount St. Joseph in Ohio on February 28th, where Lambers was a guest speaker.

The film is available on the YouTube site at http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=P2Q8-Fnhfss (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=P2Q8-Fnhfss).

PTV Productions of Hampton Beach, NH, produced the video and veteran voice-over talent Craig Burnett provided the narration.

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Rock Art Poster Auction to Benefit Bill Graham Foundation

2011-06-26T17:16:00.000-07:00

Rock Art Poster Auction to Benefit Bill Graham Foundation

A portion of the proceeds from Backstage Auctions’ Rock Art Poster Auction will directly benefit the Bill Graham Foundation, whose mission is to provide grants in the area of music, arts and education.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) August 14, 2006 -–

Backstage Auctions is proud to present its second annual Rock Art Poster Auction which will showcase hundreds of hand selected rock art posters from the private collection of Arlene Owseichik, former Art Director for Bill Graham Presents. Arlene’s collection, which features 700 beautiful posters, is being offered in part to raise money for the Bill Graham Foundation.

During Owseichik’s tenure at Bill Graham Presents, six of them working alongside Bill Graham himself, she received a complete education in the art school of rock. “It has been a great experience for me to revisit the posters in preparation for this auction. I have a great appreciation and respect for Bill Graham and his impact in the music industry and felt it only fitting that a portion of the proceeds go directly to the Bill Graham Foundation in the spirit of supporting Bill’s philanthropic legacy,” explains Owseichik.

The amazing collection offers original posters featuring a wide range of classic and current day artists. “There is literally something for everyone in the this auction, whether you collect The Grateful Dead or The Rolling Stones to Greenday or Red Hot Chili Peppers, we have a little bit of everything,” explains Jacques van Gool, co-founder of Backstage Auctions.

This year’s auction will also feature hundreds of posters from the “Family Dog” and “Bill Graham” variant print collections as well as, the historic Grande Ballroom, Family Dog at Maritime Hall, Avalon and Great Highway collections. “The posters in this years auction spans four decades of music history, it doesn’t get any better than that,” explains van Gool.

The Rock Art Poster Auction will begin on Sunday, August 20 and will run for one week, ending on Sunday, August 28. The complete auction catalog can be previewed online at www. backstageauctions. com.

Based in San Francisco, The Bill Graham Foundation seeks to assist those whose needs are often not served by larger philanthropic organizations. In this spirit, it gives grants primarily in the areas of music, the arts, and education, while also supporting social work, environmental protection, and spiritual and compassionate projects in the community. For more information on the Bill Graham Foundation or to donate to this great cause, please visit: www. billgrahamfoundation. org.

Backstage Auctions is a leading online auction company specializing in rock and roll memorabilia direct from the private collections of music industry professionals. Founded on the principles of combining their clients’ career achievements and popularity with the demand and interest of collectors and fans who desire truly authentic and unique collectibles, Backstage Auctions is the place where rock legends live on.

For more information please visit www. backstageauctions. com

Contact:

Kelli van Gool

Backstage Auctions, Inc.

713-862-1200

Http://www. backstageauctions. com (http://www. backstageauctions. com)

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Registration Opens for ARM National Conference April 8-10, 2008

2011-06-25T00:06:00.000-07:00

Registration Opens for ARM National Conference April 8-10, 2008

Associated Risk Managers (ARM), the nation's foremost independent agency network, will hold its National Conference April 8-10 at Bally's in Las Vegas. Organizers are planning a substantive program of information, education, and entertainment.

Itasca, Illinois (PRWEB) March 8, 2008

With the theme "Bright Lights Bold Moves Winning Big!," the 2008 ARM National Conference will address the specific issues and needs of its independent agency members. According to Scott Spangler, Vice President of ARM Partners, which provides support services to ARM, "this year's conference is significant as it focuses on ARM's continued commitment to growth in membership and in national recognition."

The conference will begin on Tuesday with a welcoming dinner reception featuring a surprise keynote speaker. Wednesday's agenda will include morning breakout sessions exploring the most current issues and trends facing independent agencies today, followed by a luncheon/Trade Fair and an afternoon general session. The meeting will conclude with an evening reception sponsored by wholesale broker Risk Placement Services, Inc. Throughout the gathering, ARM members will have the opportunity to learn and network while sharing valuable market perspectives.

ARM members will also have an opportunity to participate in an optional recreational day on Thursday, with tours available to Lake Mead, Hoover Dam or the Colorado River, as well as a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon National Park.

ARM has more than 250 agency members who collectively generate an annual premium volume in excess of $4 billion. Registration for the 2008 Annual Conference is recommended by March 7, 2008. For more information visit www. armiweb. com or contact Rose Marie Rigoni at 630-285-4211 (e-mail rose_marie_rigoni(at)ajg. com) or Scott Spangler at 630-285-4324 (e-mail scott_spangler(at)ajg. com). Strong as MANY. Powerful as ONE.

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Sierra Tucson Appoints Nancy Jarrell as Clinical Director of Internationally Renowned Treatment Center

2011-06-24T22:15:00.000-07:00

Sierra Tucson Appoints Nancy Jarrell as Clinical Director of Internationally Renowned Treatment Center

Sierra Tucson, a distinguished leader in the treatment of addictions, behavioral disorders, and chronic pain, has announced the promotion of Nancy Jarrell, M. A., LPC, EAP, to Clinical Director. Since 1996, Nancy has served and helped develop the Program Department with passion and integrity; Sierra Tucson's staff and the treatment community enthusiastically welcome her to this new level of leadership.

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) May 1, 2009

Sierra Tucson, a distinguished leader in the treatment of addictions, behavioral disorders, and chronic pain, has announced the appointment of new Clinical Director, Nancy Jarrell, M. A., LPC, EAP (www. SierraTucson. com).

Nancy Jarrell, who joined Sierra Tucson in 1996, has served as Assistant Clinical Director since September 2006 and, most recently, as Interim Clinical Director. Nancy responds, "It is a privilege to work with such caring staff as Sierra Tucson continues our long history of healing and changing lives."

Christi Cessna, Sierra Tucson's Marketing Director, applauds Nancy's promotion, stating, "Nancy has long been the unsung hero, as she has worked behind the scenes for the last 12 years creating, developing, and consistently refining many of Sierra Tucson's compelling programs and therapies, including Equine-Assisted Therapy, the Program for Sexual and Trauma Recovery, the Family Program, and Progressions, a specific program aimed at teaching advanced recovery skills."

Sierra Tucson's Executive Director Patricia Ryding, Ph. D., affirms that Nancy's clinical influence is reflected in many treatment programs, and adds, "Nancy's tenure at Sierra Tucson has contributed greatly to our reputation for compassionate care and clinical excellence. Her passion, integrity, and clinical skill will serve her well in this role."

Nancy is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with a master's degree in Counseling/Psychology, and also a trained Equine-Assisted Psychotherapist. Serving as Family Therapist, she developed, implemented, and facilitated the Family component for the Program for Sexual and Trauma Recovery. Nancy has facilitated a wide variety of therapy groups in the Program Department, created content and facilitated the Extended Family Program, and also facilitated Family Programs including the Children's Program in both English and Spanish. She has managed the Therapeutic & Recreational Activities Program, and served as Program Manager, as well as Assistant Clinical Director and Interim Clinical Director. Nancy began providing Equine-Assisted Therapy for patients in 2000 and is considered a national expert in this powerful experiential modality. She developed a couple's equine therapy component, incorporating Imago theory into the equine process. Nancy has written and published articles, presents at national conferences, and has co-facilitated workshops for Sierra Tucson and the Association of Experiential Education. Sierra Tucson's alumni have benefited from her couple's therapy workshops and equine-assisted therapy workshops at the annual Alumni Reunions. Nancy continues to supervise staff; contribute to program development; and provide facilitation, education, and training in the area of Equine-Assisted Therapy. Her versatility and leadership have made her an integral part of Sierra Tucson's Clinical Program management team.

Sierra Tucson is celebrating 25 years of Compassionate Care and Clinical Excellence. Located on 160 acres at the foot of the Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson, Arizona, this exceptional facility offers a beautiful natural healing environment and the highest level of confidentiality. For more information about Sierra Tucson and its programs, please call 800 842 4487 or visit www. SierraTucson. com.

Sierra Tucson is a member of CRC Health Group, the most comprehensive network of specialized behavioral care services in the nation. CRC offers the largest array of personalized treatment options, allowing individuals, families, and professionals to choose the most appropriate treatment setting for their behavioral, addiction, weight management and therapeutic education needs. CRC is committed to making its services widely and easily available, while maintaining a passion for delivering advanced treatment. For over two decades, CRC programs have helped individuals and families reclaim and enrich their lives. For more information, visit www. crchealth. com.

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Direct Marketing Agency Sitewire Marketspace Solutions Announces Launch of Improved Northcentral University Web Site

2011-06-24T10:54:00.000-07:00

Direct Marketing Agency Sitewire Marketspace Solutions Announces Launch of Improved Northcentral University Web Site

Leading Web Consulting Firm in Tempe Enables Higher Site Traffic and Increased Enrollment with the Revamped, User-Friendly site

Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) June 19, 2006 –-

Tempe, Arizona-based direct marketing agency Sitewire Marketspace Solutions recently announced the completion of Northcentral University’s new Web site (www. ncu. edu) which now acts as a more comprehensive and easy-to-use resource for site visitors. The 100% online University offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees came to Sitewire in need of user interface and Web design consulting services, with the goals of attracting more potential students to its site and achieving a higher rate of site visitor retention and conversion.

Before the new developments were made by the web consulting firm, Northcentral University had a Web site in place, but the site had not been updated in over three years and site traffic and enrollments had been flat for some time. Sitewire, a leading direct marketing agency, helped with the layout of the site, allowing Northcentral University (www. ncu. edu) to achieve stronger Web presence. The web consulting firm also updated the look of the site, enabling it to more accurately portray the professionalism of Northcentral University, a regionally accredited institution offering academically challenging degree programs in Business and Technology Management, Education, and Psychology.

More importantly, Sitewire set up a program to drive more people to the site in hopes of ultimately converting more students online. Chuck Jarrell, Director of Marketing for Northcentral University, expressed his satisfaction with the Web site; “Northcentral University’s Web site (www. ncu. edu) has seen traffic increase by more than 30% since we collaborated with Sitewire on a major site redesign and SEM solution. Results, including online inquiries and student enrollment, are up and we have received a huge amount of positive feedback about the usability and creative design of our Web site.”

NCU’s programs are completed entirely online, allowing adults trying to balance careers, family lives, and education to obtain a degree at their own pace and at the times that most conveniently fit into their schedules. Northcentral University (www. ncu. edu) today has more than 3,300 students from all 50 US states and more than 50 countries throughout the world engaged in degree programs that also feature one-on-one mentoring by faculty who are selected for their academic and professional credentials and their devotion to online distance learning.

With Sitewire’s direct marketing agency expertise, Northcentral University has been more effective at preserving and promoting their brand online, providing their site visitors with easy-to-find and insightful information.

About Sitewire

Sitewire Marketspace Solutions, LLC is direct marketing agency focused on customer attraction, conversion and retention through strategic marketing, Web application development, loyalty marketing as well as solution support and management. Since return on investment is the bottom line, all efforts are measured to determine efficiency and effectiveness. For more information, please visit www. sitewire. net or call 480.731.4884.

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Take A 3-Day Weekend For A Super Threesome In Tijuana (...Not That Kind): A Trio of Events Featuring Beer, Lingerie, and Opera

2011-06-24T05:23:00.000-07:00

Take A 3-Day Weekend For A Super Threesome In Tijuana (...Not That Kind): A Trio of Events Featuring Beer, Lingerie, and Opera

Where else but in Tijuana could you find an 5th Annual International Craft Beer Festival, the Second-Annual Exxxpo Erotica, and the 6th Annual Street Opera Festival - all packed into one three-day weekend! This Friday through Sunday, July 17th to 19th, the City of Tijuana is host to three fun and enjoyable events as part of the month-long celebration of Tijuana's 120th Anniversary. Beer lovers, lingerie aficionados, and fans of opera music can visit one, two, or make it a trio and enjoy all three events in Tijuana's safe, Downtown Tourist District.

Tijuana, Baja California (PRWEB) July 16, 2009

July is filled with celebrations of Tijuana's 120th Anniversary, and this weekend is no exception: between Friday, July 17th and Sunday, July 19th, Tijuana is host to three fun-filled events giving visitors from throughout Southern California a trio of choices that can stimulate the taste buds, tantalize the eyes, and fill the ears with beautiful music.

Starting off is the 5th Annual International Craft Beer Festival - a beer aficionado's dream that boasts more than 70 types of beer from 15 breweries in Mexico and around the world. Participating breweries include the famous and soon-to-be-famous: San Diego's own Stone Brewing Company, Port Brewing Company, Tsingtao, Paulaner, Bear Republic, Carlsberg, Baja Brewing Company, and Cerveceria Tijuana (TJ Beer, Tijuana's own, award-winning micro-brewery). This three-day event (lasting Friday July 17 through Sunday, July 19) will be held at the Tijuana Caliente Casino and Race Track - not only giving beer lovers a chance to sample brews, but also bet on live greyhound races. Attendees to the 5th Annual International Craft Beer Festival will also be entertained with live rock music and local singers, while sampling a variety of food from some of Tijuana's finents restaurants. The Festival hours are Friday from 7:00pm to 1:00am, Saturday from 12:00pm to 12:00am (noon to midnight), and Sunday from 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Tickets are $5 ($60 pesos) per person, and include a threesome of your choice of beers.

Not to be outdone, Tijuana's 2nd Annual Exxxpo Erotica will also take place this Friday through Sunday, raising the City's temperature in an annual showcase of adult entertainment, sexy fashion shows, educational workshops, sizzling dance performances (for him and her), and a spicy collection of lingerie from the largest adult stores in Northwest Mexico. Held just a 10 minute drive from the border at Mezzanine Events Hall (near the intersection of the Via Rapida and Blvd. Insurgentes) - or a quick taxi ride from the Craft Beer Festival. Adults 18 and over can enjoy the Exxpo for only $170 pesos (approximately US$13) at the door, with show hours from noon to midnight each day.

Finally, on a much slower pace, family members and music lovers of all ages can also partake of Tijuana's 6th Annual Street Opera Festival this Saturday - with delightful performances by 150 artists, singers, actors, dancers and musicians during this free street fair that attracts thousands of people each year from Baja California and California. The one-day Street Opera Festival starts at 12 noon on Saturday, July 18, lasting until midnight, and is located along Calle Quinta (5th Street) and Aquiles Serdan streets in Colonia Libertad (just a few blocks east of the Pueblo Amigo Shopping Mall, south of the San Ysidro Border Crossing).

All events are open to the public and located in Tijuana's safe, Downtown Tourist District - only minutes from the San Ysidro border crossing and the San Diego trolley line. The Tijuana Convention and Visitors Bureau (COTUCO) reminds visitors to Tijuana that U. S. Border Authorities now require US passports or the new Passport Card during northbound border inspections.

For more information about the 5th Annual International Craft Beer Festival (http://tjbeerfest. com), the 2nd Annual Exxxpo Erotica (exxxpoerotica. com), the 6th Annual Street Opera Festival -- or have questions about traveling to Tijuana in general, please contact the Tijuana Convention & Visitors Bureau toll free from the U. S. at 1-888-775-2417, or visit their Web site at http://www. TijuanaOnline. org.

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Camera Bits Announces Sponsorship of WPOW: Women Photojournalists of Washington Traveling LAUNCH Exhibit

2011-06-23T22:52:00.000-07:00

Camera Bits Announces Sponsorship of WPOW: Women Photojournalists of Washington Traveling LAUNCH Exhibit

Exhibit Visitors Will Have the Opportunity to Learn New Workflow Solutions with Photo Mechanic As They Draw Inspiration from WPOW's Images

Portland, OR (PRWEB) January 14, 2010

Camera Bits, Inc. (www. camerabits. com), a pioneering provider of software for professional digital photographers, today announced its exclusive sponsorship of the WPOW: Women Photojournalists of Washington traveling photography exhibit, LAUNCH. The exhibit, which premiered at the LOOK 3: The Festival of the Photograph in Charlottesville, VA, and displayed at the Honfleur Gallery for Fotoweek 2009 in Washington, D. C., will soon travel to a variety of photojournalism schools across the country. WPOW's exhibit organizers hope the work featured in the show will continually inspire students and educate them on the importance and talents of women photographers in today's media.

Over the course of the next six months, LAUNCH will travel to universities specializing in photojournalism, such as Boston University, Temple University and Western Kentucky University, where the participants' works will be detailed and displayed. Consisting of over 200 editors, professional and student photojournalists, WPOW opened the juried show to the organization to contribute their imagery for consideration. As the exclusive sponsor of LAUNCH, Camera Bits has donated funds to the WPOW organization, as well as several copies of their award-winning photo browser and workflow accelerator software, Photo Mechanic.

WPOW President Jamie Rose, international photojournalist and director of Momenta Workshops in Washington, D. C., was already quite familiar with the program. She has lectured on the use of Photo Mechanic to improve workflow and better manage images all across the country and the world, including at the 2009 PDN PhotoPlus Expo in New York City, and considers Camera Bits to be an ideal partner for the exhibit.

"LAUNCH has been a very important exhibit for us as we launch our organization's first year as a nonprofit, and we're thrilled to have the gracious and generous support of Camera Bits," said Jamie Rose. "Photo Mechanic is the number one workflow software solution we recommend to our members. I have made it a benchmark of our teaching platform for our photography students with Momenta Workshops. I can't imagine working without it, both personally and professionally. I'm pleased to encourage other women photographers who are inspired by the beautiful work in LAUNCH to take the opportunity to learn to use Photo Mechanic to further their own successes."

Photo Mechanic is the most popular photo editing software used by photojournalists, major newspapers and news organizations, including The Associated Press, which standardized its workflow around Photo Mechanic, as well as educational institutions and the U. S. Military. The software solution was recently seen at the 2009 PDN PhotoPlus Expo in New York City, where Camera Bits' founder and president/CEO Dennis Walker presented a series of digital camera workflows made possible solely by the program, including utilizing multiple cameras and employing multiple photo editors at once.

"It is a real pleasure for us to be able to support an exhibit like LAUNCH," said Dennis Walker. "It's very important to use the talents of successful female photojournalists and photographers to inspire others, and we're proud to have been able to contribute to that cause. Photo Mechanic was designed to help professionals improve their practice, and it's wonderful to know that students and professionals alike will have the opportunity to take their work to a new level using our program."

Version 4.6.2 of Photo Mechanic was made available to the public on November 10, 2009. For additional information about Camera Bits or Photo Mechanic, please visit www. camerabits. com or call (503) 547-2800.

About Women Photojournalists of Washington (WPOW)
Women Photojournalists of Washington is a 501 organization based in Washington, D. C., dedicated to the advancement of women in the media and the education of the public about the work of women photographers around the globe. To learn more about the organization and for information about becoming involved, please visit http://womenphotojournalists. org (http://womenphotojournalists. org).

About Camera Bits
Camera Bits is a pioneering provider of software for professional digital photographers. Technology visionary and president/CEO Dennis Walker founded the company in 1996 with a simple purpose - design powerful, intuitive software that will improve the workflow of the digital photographer. Among the first of Camera Bits' innovative developments were the unified color artifact and noise filter Quantum Mechanic, moiré pattern reducer Moiré Eraser, and "banding" noise filter Band Aide. The success of programs led to the development of the prize member of the Camera Bits' digital arsenal, Photo Mechanic, a photo browser and workflow accelerator that to-date is unmatched in its vast capabilities. To learn more about the history of Camera Bits, the technology behind its software, the man behind it all, on how to apply for educational discount, please visit www. camerabits. com or call (503) 547-2800.

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WGBH and ACM Celebrate 'Dot Diva' Launch to Reshape Image of Computing for High School Girls

2011-06-23T08:01:00.000-07:00

WGBH and ACM Celebrate 'Dot Diva' Launch to Reshape Image of Computing for High School Girls

New Initiative Aims to Attract More Female Students to Fulfilling Career Opportunities

Cambridge, MA (Vocus) September 23, 2010

The WGBH Educational Foundation and ACM (the Association for Computing Machinery) together with NCWIT (the National Center for Women & Information Technology) have invited hundreds of female students from all over Massachusetts on Monday, September 27, to celebrate the launch of Dot Diva, a new initiative to create a positive image of computing for high school girls dotdiva. org (http://dotdiva. eventbrite. com/). The event, at Microsoft New England Research & Development, includes an interactive fashion show, high tech music demos, an artbotics art installation, and local college Fair. The Dot Diva initiative, funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), is intended to increase the number of college-bound girls who recognize the power and potential of computing and computer science to achieve fulfilling career opportunities.

“Our aim is to show these young women that computing is creative, collaborative, and changing the world,” said Julie Benyo, Director of Educational Outreach at WGBH. “Dot Diva enables us to offer young women a realistic view of computing that gives women the power to create and discover new things. It represents a two-year effort to create a “communications makeover” using extensive research and testing of messages that appeal to college-bound female students.”

“With the launch of Dot Diva, we are helping to deliver messages that illuminate the rich diversity of careers in the computing field – not just in technology companies but in the many industries that rely on computing technology,” said John White, ACM Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer. “We need to attract young women as part of a broad-based workforce that is equipped with skills which are fundamental to ensuring future U. S. economic competitiveness and prosperity.”

The Dot Diva project was developed in late 2007 to address double-digit declines in enrollments for graduate degrees in computer science. Despite some improvement in these enrollments since then, the number of computer science majors is still not meeting projected workforce needs, and women are particularly underrepresented in this field. While many factors contribute to the low interest in computer science, misperceptions and negative images play a significant role. Project leaders determined that underlying image issues stem from deeply rooted beliefs among young people, including a feeling that science is too hard, and over-exposure to media stereotypes of socially isolated programmers.

Relying on WGBH’s unique marketing and communications skills as well as its direct experience in transforming the image of engineering, project leaders produced a wide-ranging national outreach and communications plan to spread the word about the rewards and benefits of a life in computer science. The team conducted a national online survey of more than 1,400 college-bound high school students, ages 13-17, whose overall gender and ethnic representation mirrored that of all incoming U. S. freshman. The research revealed a significant gender gap in the attitudes of these targeted groups toward computer science, and the initiative shifted its focus to concentrate initially on girls as a special target audience.

The event, from 8 a. m. to 3 p. m., is at Microsoft New England Research & Development, One Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA. For more information on the Dot Diva launch, visit dotdiva. eventbrite. org (http://dotdiva. eventbrite. com/).

About WGBH Boston
WGBH Boston is America’s preeminent public broadcaster, producing such celebrated national PBS series as Masterpiece, Antiques Roadshow, Frontline, Nova, American Experience, Arthur and more than a dozen other award-winning primetime, lifestyle and children’s series. Boston’s last remaining independent TV station, WGBH produces local TV productions (among them Greater Boston, Basic Black and Maria Hinojosa One-on-One) that focus on the region’s diverse community, while WGBH 89.7 FM is Boston’s NPR Arts & Culture station, offering a rich menu of classical, jazz, blues, news programming and more. WGBH is the leading producer of online content for pbs. org—one of the most-visited dot-org sites on the Internet—a major producer for public radio and a pioneer in developing educational multimedia and new technologies that make media accessible for people with disabilities. For its efforts, WGBH has been recognized with hundreds of honors, including Oscars, Emmys, Peabodys and duPont-Columbia Journalism Awards. Visit WGBH on the Web at www. wgbh. org.

About ACM
ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery www. acm. org, is the world’s largest educational and scientific society, uniting computing educators, researchers and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources and address the field’s challenges. ACM strengthens the computing profession’s collective voice through strong leadership, promotion of the highest standards, and recognition of technical excellence. ACM supports the professional growth of its members by providing opportunities for life-long learning, career development, and professional networking.

Contacts:

Virginia Gold
ACM
212-626-0505
Vgold(at)acm(dot)org

Julie Benyo
WGBH
617-300-5459
Julie_benyo(at)wgbh(dot)org

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AMACO Announces Program for Providing Consumer Product Safety Commission Certificates

2011-06-22T18:35:00.000-07:00

AMACO Announces Program for Providing Consumer Product Safety Commission Certificates

AMACO announces the implementation of a state-of-the-art program for providing Consumer Product Safety Commission Certificates for distributors of AMACO products.

Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) August 25, 2009

AMACO (American Art Clay Co., Inc) announces the implementation of a state-of-the-art program for providing Consumer Product Safety Commission Certificates for distributors of AMACO products. Hundreds of AMACO glazes, clays, modeling and sculpting materials are approved lead free and non-toxic by the Art and Creative Materials Institute (ACMI) which evaluates safe formulations of art materials manufactured for use by children. Compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 mandates distributors of children's art materials produce certificates of conformity. To certify that AMACO ships lead free products in compliance, AMACO has created an on-line password-protected digital data bank to give certificate access to all distributors.

Steve Lampron, the Vice President of AMACO Technical Services, says, "Before I ever came to AMACO, the company was proactive about formulating lead-free glazes (http://www. amaco. com/shop/groups-7-lead-free-glazes-underglazes. html); so that before it was federally mandated, all AMACO glaze formulations met the criteria for what could potentially become 2011 federal standards." AMACO was one of the founding members of the Art and Creative Materials Institute (ACMI), through which art products are evaluated, tested and reviewed by a Toxicologist to establish their safety and labeling according to federal regulation. Mr. Lampron, a nationally recognized ceramic engineer, works closely with ACMI consulting toxicologists at Duke University to ensure that AMACO clay, art glazes (http://www. amaco. com/shop/groups-7-lead-free-glazes-underglazes. html) and modeling materials adhere to strict federal guidelines for "AP" lead free and non toxic formulations. AMACO makes nearly 600 lead free glaze formulations for school and professional use, and has become the standard for quality and reliability in American schools.

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan issued a statement earlier this month, "At this time when we are making critical and far-reaching budget and program decisions for the upcoming school year, I write to bring to your attention to the importance of the arts as a core academic subject and part of a complete education." Since 2008, more grants for art education model programs have become available to school administrators who will need to ensure parents that all products and materials in their districts comply with safe standards for lead content. "Teachers rely on AMACO to be their resource for safe quality products, safe product labeling, technical support and Art Lesson Plans (http://www. amaco. com/amaco-lesson-plans)," says Jeff Sandoe, Vice-President of AMACO Sales. As the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 requires full transparency for parents and teachers that all products for children are lead free, AMACO is again on the forefront with a state-of-the-art digital data bank for Consumer Safety Product Commission Certificates of Conformity.

For more information about CPSIA and AMACO, please contact Steve Lampron slampron@amaco. com or talk to your Key Account Manager.

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Aging Population and Innovative Products Drive Growth in Vaginal Sling Markets

2011-06-22T10:12:00.000-07:00

Aging Population and Innovative Products Drive Growth in Vaginal Sling Markets

(PRWEB) November 7, 2004

As the aging population expands, more women than ever before are suffering from stress or urge incontinence. Through increased awareness and greater education, however, these women are overcoming their embarrassment and are stepping forward to receive new treatments, such as fixationless vaginal slings. According to new reports by Millennium Research Group (MRG), over 195,000 fixationless vaginal sling procedures have been performed this year in the US, Europe, and Japan for the treatment of female incontinence. By 2009, the global fixationless vaginal sling market will generate over $240 million in revenue.

Gynecare, a division of Johnson & JohnsonÂs (JNJ) Ethicon subsidiary, was the first to introduce fixationless vaginal slings worldwide. These highly effective products re-establish support for the bladder and bladder neck, allowing women to retain their urine. Since the introduction of GynecareÂs Tension-free Vaginal Tape (TVT), over 10 competing fixationless vaginal sling products have been introduced, and innovation has continued with the most recent advance of the transobturator approach. Transobturator vaginal slings offer the potential of an even less invasive approach than the original fixationless sling designs. This and other innovations will drive fixationless vaginal sling markets worldwide.

The US, European, and Japanese fixationless vaginal sling markets are included in MRGÂs Global Markets for Urological Devices 2004 series. The global report series details over 90 competitors, including American Medical Systems (AMMD), Boston Scientific (BSX), Cook Urological, C. R. Bard (BCR), Gynecare (JNJ), Karl Storz, Mentor Medical Systems (MNT), and Olympus (OCPNY).

A leading source of competitive intelligence, MRG is now the largest provider of medical device market research in the world. Located in Toronto, Canada, MRG covers global markets and has pioneered reporting of numerous emerging products.

Contact Information:

David Figueiredo

Millennium Research Group Inc.,

(416) 364-7776 ext. 122

Www. mrg. net

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El Shaddai Ministries International Creates Unique Business Model to Finance Haitian Church Plants

2011-06-21T03:48:00.000-07:00

El Shaddai Ministries International Creates Unique Business Model to Finance Haitian Church Plants

Charlotte, NC, In the aftermath of the earthquake devastation in Haiti, one organization has been able to offer much needed recovery assistance and keep its church related ministries moving forward. That organization, El Shaddai Ministries International (ESMI) had already created a network of micro-businesses that provide income for their Haitian churches. These established micro-businesses have allowed each local church in Haiti to focus on directly assisting their communities as recovery efforts continue.

Charlotte, NC (Vocus) August 3, 2010

ESMI has worked in Haiti for over 20 years. Their organizational structure is based upon the four “E’s”: Evangelism, Education, Empathy and Economic development. The fourth E, economic development, has been implemented since the organization’s inception and it plays a vital role in planting and growing churches that are not dependent on outside funds to remain open.

ESMI has successfully started almost 50 churches using their ministry blueprint to help each congregation become self-sustaining after 1 year. Initially, land is purchased and a building is erected with funds donated by US churches. A pastor is provided with a motorcycle and is guaranteed a salary for 1 year. As construction continues, a plan for a micro-business start up is presented that will fund the church. After that 1 year period, both the church and the micro-business have been launched. The church is then both debt free and self sustaining, ready to serve as a ministry in its local community.

Several of ESMI’s churches are supported by bakeries that are located on church property, some have purchased additional motorcycles that are used as taxis, and the newest church, in the city of Jeremie, is supported by a dump truck service. Agricultural businesses have been encouraged as well, including a fish farm that grows Tilapia and then sells the fish to relief agencies to be dried and used as a protein supplement in other areas of Haiti.

One of the largest businesses that ESMI has helped establish is an internet call center where not only income is generated, but employees are also trained in basic internet technology and computer skills.

“Our goal is to provide economically stable churches that are debt free so that our pastors are able to focus all of their attention on helping people. Our network churches are able to care for a community’s spiritual needs and provide employment opportunities for these communities.” said ESMI’s US Field Director, Dale Austin.

Austin recently left the corporate world to become a full time member of the ESMI staff, raising his own support while assisting the organization here in the US. He is responsible for working with churches, educational organizations, medical groups and others who have the desire to assist ESMI in helping the people of Haiti recover from the earthquake’s devastation and develop the resources they need to lift them from poverty. He has just returned from Haiti this past week.

For more information about the work of ESMI visit www. esmihome. org.

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Emergency Consultants Inc. switches to Learn. com to deliver Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses to physicians

2011-06-20T00:00:00.000-07:00

Emergency Consultants Inc. switches to Learn. com to deliver Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses to physicians

Learn. com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that Emergency Consultants, Inc. (ECI), a leader in emergency physician recruiting, staffing, and management, has switched to the LearnCenter platform to offer Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities to its affiliated provider partners.

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) April 29, 2009

Learn. com (http://www. learn. com)®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that Emergency Consultants, Inc. (ECI), a leader in emergency physician recruiting, staffing, and management, has switched to the LearnCenter platform to offer Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities to its affiliated provider partners.

Using the LearnCenter platform, ECI will deliver an internal and external curriculum for CME courses to clients across the country. ECI is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), which allows for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ courseware to be the delivered through the LearnCenter platform.

"Having had a previous learning management system we knew exactly what we did, and did not want in a LMS. What really drew us to Learn. com was the flexibility of the LearnCenter platform, the ability to customize the portal, the advanced reporting, and the ability to create sub-LearnCenter's which will allow us to create custom sub-portals for our learners at no additional cost," said Justin Visser, Education Coordinator at Emergency Consultants, Inc.

About Emergency Consultants Inc.
Emergency Consultants, Inc. is a physician recruiting, staffing, and management company for emergency departments around the nation. They are in 19 states based in a variety of hospital emergency rooms and urgent care clinics. They offer a multitude of emergency medical training courses, emergency department administrative courses, and numerous risk management courses.

About the LearnCenter Platform
The Learn. com LearnCenter platform has been voted as America's favorite Learning Management System. Organizations of all sizes can now manage the entire pre-hire to retire employee lifecycle by creating 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 Learn. com (http://www. 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 Software as a Service (SaaS) applications 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® learning and talent management suite, the WebRoom® Web conferencing suite, the PeopleCenter® Application Builder, FormFlow® Custom Form Creation and the 1,000 title Learn2.com online course library. For more information please visit www. learn. com or call 954-233-4000.

Learn. com, its logo, LearnCenter, WebRoom, PeopleCenter, FormFlow and Learn2 are registered trademarks of Learn. com. All other trademarks are respectfully acknowledged.

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Workforce Insight to Present Change Management, Hosting Three Workforce Management Sessions at the American Payroll Association's 27th Annual Congress

2011-06-19T13:56:00.000-07:00

Workforce Insight to Present Change Management, Hosting Three Workforce Management Sessions at the American Payroll Association's 27th Annual Congress

Thought leaders from Workforce Insight will deliver three sessions on workforce management topics including change management, DOL compliance and reducing labor costs associated with time theft at the American Payroll Association's (APA) 27th Annual Congress in Long Beach May 19 - 23, 2009

Denver, CO (PRWEB) May 14, 2009

Workforce Insight (http://www. workforceinsight. com), the leading provider of workforce management consulting and implementation services, announced today that the company will conduct three educational sessions at the American Payroll Association's (APA) 27th Annual Congress next week at the Long Beach Convention Center in California.

"The APA Congress has long been considered the premier event for the payroll industry, providing an excellent forum for industry experts and best practice organizations to share insights and success," said Mike Race, Director of Workforce Management Consulting. "Our thought leaders have developed interactive workshops to arm HR, finance, and payroll experts with turn-key advice for tackling stay-awake issues that affect nearly every business today."

Workforce Insight is routinely invited to conduct industry seminars and workshops and provide leading organizations with best practice guidance on workforce management initiatives to improve business performance. Last month, the company presented ''Avoiding Top Pitfalls that Derail HR Implementations'' at the IHRIM Conference to HR executives and systems professionals from around the world. Next week, leaders from the firm's strategic services group will present strategies for ''Harnessing the Power of Workforce Management Technology'' in Houston. Three weeks later, advisors from the firm's Retail WFM Consulting Practice will deliver a grocery leadership workshop on ''Driving Workforce Performance through Superior Execution Management''.

At this year's APA Congress, experts from the company's workforce management consulting group and government practice will also be available at Booth # 1016 to field questions and provide independent guidance as attendees navigate the myriad of solutions available in the exhibit hall. For more information, visit the APA Annual Congress Site (http://www. americanpayroll. org/congress/congress-2009).

Workforce Insight's strategic workforce management consultants (http://www. workforceinsight. com/workforcemanagementexpertise/index. php) will deliver the following APA sessions:

Change Management Strategies: (http://www. workforceinsight. com/services/change_transformation. php) Ensure Successful Implementation: Session 2, May 19, 2009 - 9:45 AM
Description: Why change management is critical to successful technology adoption; identifying and communicating the 'WIFM' to every audience; effective change management strategies and checklists; change transformation timelines and training options
Presented by: Christa Dowty, Workforce Management Consultant: Christa educates national organizations on best practice change management and education strategies to ensure the successful rollout of complex training initiatives. She leads workshops and educational programs to help large, geographically dispersed businesses improve technology adoption, streamline communication and promote smooth change transformation.

DOL Audit: How Would You Stack Up? Session 3, May 20, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Description: preparing for a DOL audit; effective self-auditing strategies; minimizing exposure to wage-hour liability; most common mistakes uncovered by DOL audits; real world examples (and associated costs)
Presented by: Jani Eager, Workforce Management Consultant: Jani leads national education initiatives to ensure successful training and adoption of workforce management systems. Jani has deep expertise in delivering educational programs and workshops that engage and empower attendees to effectively use software, policies and practices to improve their business. Jani has also developed and led self-audit initiatives to help employers prepare for DOL visits and minimize potential wage-hour liability exposure.

Time Theft: Identifying & Preventing It: Session 10, May 23, 2009 - 9:45 a. m.
Description: most common forms of time theft (i. e. buddy punching, excess OT); identifying and analyzing the costs and impact on the organization; strategies to prevent and eliminate time theft
Presented by John West, Workforce Management Consultant: John works with large enterprises, guiding the optimal deployment of workforce management solutions to reduce labor costs and improve automation of timekeeping and scheduling functions. He was instrumental in the development of Home Depot's retail scheduling program and led the creation of the workforce management department for GameStop. John serves as the client advisor, helping identify and leverage opportunities for workforce management improvement. He has been recognized for his leadership roles in process reengineering and development of operational best practices and is a contributing author to numerous workforce management publications and online forums.

About Workforce Insight, Inc.
Workforce Insight is the leading provider of strategic workforce management consulting and implementation services, committed to helping global enterprises leverage technology to enhance and preserve their most valuable asset -- their people. Workforce Insight has been recognized in the human resource marketplace as the difference between a standard that relies on technology alone and optimal results that are only achieved through the hands-on stewardship, insight and expertise of HR technology visionaries and consultants. Workforce Insight has recently been named a 2009 "Company to Watch", as part of a national recognition program honoring high performance, innovative companies worth watching. For more information about Workforce Insight, call 800.394.5516 or visit Workforce Insight (http://www. workforceinsight. com).

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Society for New Communications Research Announces 2009 Fellows; Names Dr. Nora Ganim Barnes Research Chair

2011-06-18T12:52:00.000-07:00

Society for New Communications Research Announces 2009 Fellows; Names Dr. Nora Ganim Barnes Research Chair

SNCR Fellows include a leading group of futurists, scholars, business leaders, professional communicators, members of the media and technologists from around the globe - all collaborating together on research initiatives, educational offerings and the establishment of best practices

Palo Alto, Calif. (PRWEB) February 5, 2009

The Society for New Communications Research (http://sncr. org), a global, nonprofit think tank focused on the latest developments in media and communications, today announced its 2009 Fellows (http://sncr. org/fellows/). These new Fellows join the Society's existing group of business leaders, scholars, professional communicators, members of the media, futurists and technologists from around the globe. The Society's Fellows collaborate on original research and educational programs focused on the advanced study of emerging trends and developments in media and communications, and their effect on business, professional communications, media, and society.

The 2009 SNCR Fellows include Connie Bensen, online community strategist for Techrigy; journalist Andria Y. Carter, online editor of Trentonian. com; Marcia L. Conner, managing director of Ageless Learner and Fast Company columnist; Mark Chrisman, senior instructional designer for T-Mobile USA; Vanessa DiMauro, CEO of Leader Networks; Laura Fitton, Twitter expert and founder of Pistachio Consulting; R. Craig Lefebvre, PhD, new media expert and designer of public health and social change programs; public relations strategist and author of Now Is Gone, Geoff Livingston; Gaurav Mishra, the Yahoo! Fellow in International Values, Communications, Technology, and Global Internet at Georgetown University; John Quinn, media veteran and public affairs marketing director for ABC affiliate WJLA-TV in Washington, DC; Susanne Rockwell, Web editor for University Communications at the University of California, Davis; Todd Van Hoosear, senior analyst for SocialSphere Strategies; Dr. Tamara L. Wandel, Ph. D., assistant professor in communication at the University of Evansville; and Charlotte Ziems, vice president of client engagement at Tendo Communications.

In addition, the Society named five new Senior Fellows: online and mobile media expert Colin Crawford, Alan Kelly, founder of the Playmaker's Standard; Don Middleberg, CEO of Middleberg Communications; Carolyn Ockels, co-founder of Emergent Research; and Joseph Thornley, cofounder and CEO of Thornley Fallis and 76design.

The Society also announced that SNCR Senior Fellow Dr. Nora Ganim Barnes, Ph. D. will take on the role of Research Chair of the Society. Dr. Barnes is Chancellor Professor of Marketing and Information Systems and director of the UMASS Center for Marketing Research at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

During 2009, the SNCR Fellows will focus on numerous research and education projects, including: social media metrics and measurement (best practices and standards); adoption trends of social media and Web 2.0 tools and technologies by small businesses, enterprise organizations and the higher education sector; new developments in mobile media; new business models for news organizations; social media and philanthropy; Twitter and other micro tools; social media and public health; and shifts in business and economic behavior resulting from new communication technologies and the growing impact of social media and connective technologies on business and the economy.

"More than 50 outstanding individuals have participated in the Society's unique fellowship program since its inception in 2005," said Jen McClure, executive director, SNCR. "They represent an incredible depth and breadth of knowledge and experience in the field of media and communications, and we are extremely fortunate to have them participating in our organization."

About the Society for New Communications Research:
The Society for New Communications Research is a global nonprofit 501(c)(3) think tank dedicated to the advanced study of the latest developments in new media and communications, and their effect on traditional media and business models, communications, culture and society. SNCR is dedicated to creating a bridge between the academic and theoretical pursuit of these topics and the pragmatic implementation of new media and communications tools and methodologies. The Society's Fellows include a leading group of futurists, scholars, business leaders, professional communicators, members of the media and technologists from around the globe - all collaborating together on research initiatives, educational offerings and the establishment of best practices. For more information, visit http://sncr. org (http://sncr. org) or call 877-304-SNCR.

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Mäni's Bakery Café Announces Their Newest Sweet Spot

2011-06-18T00:21:00.000-07:00

Mäni's Bakery Café Announces Their Newest Sweet Spot

Hollywood bakery-to-the-stars opens communication to customers with a new blog.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 13, 2005

Mäni's Bakery Café, an independent eatery that specializes in healthy alternatives to baked goods and cuisine, announced today the launch of their new blog at http://www. manisblog. com (http://www. manisblog. com). Dubbed as the Hollywood bakery to the stars, Mäni's has become famous in the Los Angeles community for being one of the first cafes to integrate organic and less refined ingredients into their baked goods and fare. Much of Mäni's acclaimed offerings are prepared with organically grown wheat flour and ingredients that retain more nutritional value than what is found in typical baked goods. Mäni's motto to offer good food that is good for you, has created best selling items such as the Chocolate Truffle Cream Heart Cookie and their famous turkey chili, which has attracted celebs including Kate Beahan and Lucia Rijker.

"Mäni's blog will serve as a virtual suggestion box, as well as a way to communicate both important and interesting health-related information directly to our clientele," says founder Larry Maiman. "With healthy eating at the top of everyone’s minds, it is vital that we take another step towards opening a dialogue with our customers."

Mäni/s Bakery Café, which opened its doors in 1989 and is still at its original location on Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles, felt a priority to interact with customers - something few in the industry have chosen to do. In addition to offering the most up-to-date information about what the restaurant and bakery are doing to make food healthier, the blog will be an educational format that promises to offer nutritional, lifestyle and health information as well as recommended links to other sites in the industry.

Press information:

Larry Maiman

323 964-0840 Ext: 10

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Texas Legislature to Address Water Crisis

2011-06-17T18:06:00.000-07:00

Texas Legislature to Address Water Crisis

New Texas Ag Talks blog focuses on drought issues

Waco, TX (PRWEB) June 24, 2010

Even though the drought appears to be over, a water crisis in Texas still exists says Gene Hall, Public Relations Director for Texas Farm Bureau.

“The drought of 2009 is over, and 2010 is looking more promising,” Hall says. “Yet the fear of drought in years to come looms in the minds of all Texans.”

Hall recently published a blog post on the water crisis in Texas.

He writes that lawmakers will be dealing with several issues related to water in Texas, which will be discussed in the coming months on the Texas Ag Talks blog. Groundwater and who owns it is the issue Hall tackles this week.

“[Texas] state law is clear that groundwater is the vested, real property of private landowners; yet some continue to challenge the law. Property owners will have to defend and reaffirm their ownership of this property. The battle will be waged on the legal, regulatory and legislative fronts,” says Hall.

“Private ownership of groundwater encourages good stewardship and promotes accountability,” he continues. “Private landowners and their productive open land are keys to an effectively functioning water cycle. Their active and informed stewardship of land and water resources benefits all Texans.”

Even though groundwater is the property of landowners, groundwater conservation districts still exist to ensure decisions made about water supply and usage are local.

“Still, the question of ownership must be settled so that groundwater districts are consistent in their interpretation of the law all over the state,” concludes Hall.

To read Gene Hall’s entry on the Texas water crisis in its entirety, visit the Texas Ag Talks blog at http://www. txfb. org/TxAgTalks (http://www. txfb. org/TxAgTalks).

About Texas Farm Bureau:
The Texas Farm Bureau is committed to improving the lives of America’s farmers through advocacy, education and awareness. It is our goal to tell not only members, but the general public, about TFB's mission and commitment to providing a voice for farmers, ranchers, rural citizens and everyone interested in preserving and protecting this way of life. Learn more about the Texas Farm Bureau on the Web:

Website: http://www. txfb. org/ (http://www. txfb. org/)
Facebook: http://www. facebook. com/TexasFarmBureau (http://www. facebook. com/TexasFarmBureau)
Twitter: http://twitter. com/TexasFarmBureau (http://twitter. com/TexasFarmBureau)

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ÂCompetitive EdgeÂ to Feature Carriage Works, Inc

2011-06-17T14:50:00.000-07:00

ÂCompetitive EdgeÂ to Feature Carriage Works, Inc.

Carriage Works, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of motor vehicle parts and accessories.

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) April 16, 2005

Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of Carriage Works, Inc. for its innovative, educational television series, Competitive Edge. The company will be featured in a segment on ÂThe Art and Evolution of Custom Bike BuildingÂ in the American Biker Series.

Carriage Works, Inc.- located in Grandview, MO - is a designer and manufacturer of Motorcycle and Sport Truck parts and accessories. "I've been building Street Rods since I was a kid, and now I get to help keep this tradition alive with the products we develop at Carriage Works, Inc.," said Curt Cunningham, who established the company in 1981.

Carriage Works was the original innovator of the ÂOne-Piece Forged WheelÂ for the motorcycle market. This technological advancement has allowed the huge variety of new and exciting wheel designs to be possible that are seen on motorcycles today. Carriage Works also developed the ÂOriginal Billet GrilleÂ for customizing Hot Rods and this billet accessory has carried over to the Sport Truck and Car enthusiasts.

Carriage Works utilizes state-of-the-art technology to manufacture all of their customizing accessories. In addition to the forged motorcycle wheels and billet grilles, many other customized parts such as; billet motorcycle accessories, billet truck dash inserts and billet steering wheels are manufactured to the highest quality to satisfy the customerÂs needs. Its creative team is continually developing new products, and ready to satisfy customer interest in any item that is not displayed or listed in its applications guide.

The companyÂs products provide an enhancement to many well-known companies vehicles such as Harley-Davidson, Chevy/GMC/Cadillac, Dodge /Chrysler, Ford/ Lincoln and others.

For more information, see www. carriageworksinc. com

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The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) Launches Web Site Providing Information on Stem Cell Treatments

2011-06-17T09:23:00.000-07:00

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) Launches Web Site Providing Information on Stem Cell Treatments

The new ISSCR Web site, www. closerlookatstemcells. org, will arm patients, their families and doctors with information they need to make decisions about stem cell treatments The ISSCR urges individuals to be cautious and to learn the facts before making any decision.

Deerfield, IL (PRWEB) June 8, 2010 –

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) announced today that it has launched “A Closer Look at Stem Cell Treatments (http://www. closerlookatstemcells. org/)” (http://www. closerlookatstemcells. org (http://www. closerlookatstemcells. org)), a Web site to arm patients, their families and doctors with information they need to make decisions about stem cell treatments. The Web site was developed in response to the growing number of aggressive marketing campaigns on the Internet and elsewhere offering stem cell treatments. The ISSCR urges individuals to be cautious and to learn the facts before making any decision.

“Stem cells do hold tremendous promise for the treatment of many serious diseases. Yet there are organizations out there that are preying on patients’ hopes, offering stem cell treatments – often for large sums of money – for conditions where the current science simply does not support its benefit or safety,” said Irving Weissman, MD, President of the ISSCR. “We want to stress through this initiative that there are internationally accepted medical criteria for getting new medicines into clinics. Patients have a right to know if the clinic or treatment they are considering adheres to these criteria. We feel it is an obligation of the ISSCR to both a) alert patients and caregivers about clinics and other entities that are selling unproven ‘stem cell’ therapies, and b) help shepherd real stem cell advances from discovery to successful patient treatments as rapidly as possible. ”

Currently there are only a small number of stem cell treatments that have been shown to be beneficial in rigorous studies. These mostly pertain to diseases or conditions of the blood as well as skin grafts and corneal repair. The ISSCR is concerned that stem cell treatments are being marketed to patients worldwide for a variety of medical conditions, without having the mechanisms in place to ensure safety or likely benefit. Without these safeguards, patients may be put at risk.

A Closer Look at Stem Cell Treatments offers several tools for patients to evaluate a prospective clinic or treatment including a list of questions to ask about the treatment (http://www. closerlookatstemcells. org/WhattoAsk. htm) and providers as well as resources (http://www. closerlookatstemcells. org/OtherResources. htm) that explain fundamental scientific principles of stem cell biology and the implications for stem cell treatments. Ultimately, the Web site will list stem cell clinics and whether they do or do not provide the ISSCR with information showing that appropriate oversight and other patient protections are in place.

Visitors to www. closerlookatstemcells. org] can submit, for review, a clinic or treatment (http://www. closerlookatstemcells. org/Submit_a_Clinic. htm) they have seen advertised. The treatment providers will be asked to present evidence that a) a medical ethics committee is involved to protect patients’ rights; and b) there is supervision by an official regulatory body such as the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the trial or approved use of a treatment for specific diseases or conditions.

“We want patients to feel they have access to critical information they might otherwise not have, so they can make the best decision for their individual situation,” said Patrick Taylor, JD, Chair of the ISSCR Task Force on Unproven Stem Cell Treatments. "The key to ensuring that treatments are safe and effective is a well-established path from basic research to clinical care, through carefully constructed studies and independent review. The criteria selected by the task force are simple to apply, but of extraordinary power in promoting progress while protecting patients."

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) (http://www. isscr. org/) is an independent, nonprofit organization established to promote and foster the exchange and dissemination of information and ideas relating to stem cells, to encourage the general field of research involving stem cells and to promote professional and public education in all areas of stem cell research and application.

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Burbank Water & Power Signs Contract with SOS, Intl. to Provide Power System Simulator; System Trains Operators Quickly and Effectively, Providing Reliability for the Power Grid

2011-06-16T19:47:00.000-07:00

Burbank Water & Power Signs Contract with SOS, Intl. to Provide Power System Simulator; System Trains Operators Quickly and Effectively, Providing Reliability for the Power Grid

SOS enters agreement with Burbank Water & Power to supply a custom Power System Simulator. It will analyze the BWP power system in near real-time. The system trains operators quickly and effectively; providing reliability for the power grid. This will allow BWP to better meet the city's power needs and respond more effectively in blackout situations.

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) February 28, 2007

SOS Intl has entered into an agreement with Burbank Water & Power (BWP) to supply a Custom Power System Simulator which will analyze the BWP power system in near real-time. SOS will also provide comprehensive training and operating procedures.

Every year as the anniversary of 9/11/2001 approaches, systems operators around the country are on high alert. This held true in 2005, in the city of Burbank, CA home of NBC, CBS and ABC and all was calm, until the next day. Around 2 PM on 9/12/2005, Burbank went dark. CNN mistakenly reported a terrorist attack; from Governor Schwarzenegger on down, the government was scrambling.

The cause of all this panic was a worker in a Los Angeles Water Department substation who accidentally cut a control cable resulting in the loss of the entire station and Burbank's connection. This caused a major disturbance that broke the connections between Los Angeles, Burbank and Glendale. Burbank was unable to recover and the entire city went dark. It took Burbank operators about two hours to restart a combustion turbine, restore its ties and bring power back to the entire system.

In response, Burbank determined to be better prepared in the future by improving its "black start" and system restoration procedures. BWP had already been looking for ways to model and analyze its power system in near real-time in order to perform contingency analysis and training. The expense and time to implement traditional SCADA-based state estimators, contingency analysis programs, and training simulators were huge challenges.

Throughout the power industry, experienced systems operators are nearing retirement, which has made it imperative to seek better and quicker ways to train and develop new dispatchers.

"We chose a partner who could provide us the 24/7 reliability we need. SOS makes it possible for a new operator to experience and resolve major system problems that would otherwise occur over many years in an operator's career," explains Ron Davis, General Manager, Burbank Water & Power.

"Over the past three years we have sought to improve the quality and capability of our system operators by instituting training on Emergency Operations and NERC standards. SOS has played a major role in this by providing our dispatchers a high level of interactive web-based training. SOS has also developed an impressive power system simulation and training software that would look and behave almost exactly like the real EMS and SCADA systems actually used by the dispatchers," adds Davis.

"SOS provides utilities a way to actually test the validity of switching/operating procedures in a step by step fashion and at the same time provide instant feedback to the dispatcher in terms of the consequences of their actions. Our programs allow total flexibility to reflect individual utility system characteristics and model various emergency contingencies," explains Matthew Sadinsky, President and CEO of SOS, Intl.

This year SOS introduced its Custom Power Simulator and Custom Black Start software product on a new platform called the BRICK (Bulk Reliability in a Compact Kit). Demand for the BRICK is growing quickly as systems scramble to meet evolving NERC requirements for realistic simulations. For example, ISO-New England, the independent transmission system operator for the entire New England power system has made the SOS product a standard training tool for the operators in its six load control centers to conduct real-time joint drills for worst-case scenarios. "Our goal throughout North America is to provide support to system operations managers and trainers ensuring reliability, compliance and effective investment of training dollars," adds Sadinsky.

System Operations Success, Intl. (SOS) is a leading provider of training and consulting for the power industry. By constantly tracking, interpreting and communicating NERC requirements, SOS has become a leader in providing effective customized training and consulting services. The training programs SOS offers include classroom, self-study online modules, including sophisticated computer simulation. All are designed using the latest in adult learning and retention theories. SOS, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, has provided NERC approved continuing education to thousands of system operators across the United States and Canada since 2002, ultimately helping to ensure reliability for the North American power grid. For more information, go to: www. sosintl. com.

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