Amy Hansen Joins StrandVision to Manage Sales

Amy Hansen Joins StrandVision to Manage Sales

StrandVision LLC (http://www. strandvision. com), a provider of Internet-based digital signage services, today announced that Amy Hansen has joined the company as sales manager.

Eau Claire, WI (PRWEB) July 12, 2006

StrandVision LLC (http://www. strandvision. com (http://www. strandvision. com)), a provider of Internet-based digital signage services, today announced that Amy Hansen has joined the company as sales manager. She reports directly to StrandVision founder and CEO, Mike Strand. Hansen and Strand have worked together in the past; she was international sales and distribution manager at Strand’s previous company, StrandWare.

“Amy has a proven track record with channel sales and support that precisely fits with StrandVision’s needs as we expand our market presence,” commented Strand. “She will help us refine and expand our reseller program and she will use her considerable sales contacts and management skills to ensure that StrandVision is the most responsive provider of digital signage solutions.”

In addition to her sales and channel development responsibilities, Hansen will also help StrandVision implement systems and processes for sales and marketing, and corporate administration.

Hansen brings broad experience

Following Strand’s sale of StrandWare to Teklynx International in 2001, Hansen joined that company as western U. S. territory manager. Prior to her sales positions at Teklynx and StrandWare, she held administrative positions at SuperComputer Systems Inc.; Betz Process Chemicals and Betz Energy Chemicals; and Shell Oil Company. Hansen lives in Eau Claire. She holds an associates degree in administration from the Chippewa Valley Technical College, located in Eau Claire.

StrandVision is actively seeking system integrator and installer partners. Interested resellers can apply at: http://www. strandvision. com/?add_reseller (http://www. strandvision. com/?add_reseller) or contact Amy at 715-833-9501 x101.

About StrandVision

StrandVision LLC, previously Online-Kiosks, delivers low-cost, high-availability hosted digital signage services to businesses. StrandVision’s patent-pending approach eliminates the need for complex and expensive onsite hardware since it uses standard Unix/Linux, Mac or Windows PC equipment. It delivers content directly over the Internet to televisions and computer displays in subscribers’ offices and businesses. StrandVision’s easy-to-setup and easy-to-update Web-based service enables administrators and authorized users to maintain and quickly distribute text messages and graphics, including advertisements and video content, national and local weather and news, and other information of interest. It is ideal for medical and dental offices (patient education), banks (video merchandising), industrial distributors (vendor-sponsored advertising), employee break rooms (events and benefits) and other business applications. StrandVision Digital Signage services are available directly from StrandVision and through registered affiliates and system integrators (http://www. strandvision. com/?installers (http://www. strandvision. com/?installers)). Additional information about StrandVision and a free trial subscription are available at http://www. strandvision. com (http://www. strandvision. com), or by calling 715-833-9501 x101.

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EDITORS – For further information:

Mike Strand

StrandVision

Strand Building

1529 Continental Dr.

Eau Claire, WI 54701

715-833-9501 x100

Sandy McLaughlin

Soucy Communications Group

465 Pine St.

Lowell, MA 01851

781-898-7305

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QuoteRetriever. com Now Offers a Free no Obligation Comparison Shopping Service for Disability Insurance from over a Dozen a-rated Carriers

QuoteRetriever. com Now Offers a Free no Obligation Comparison Shopping Service for Disability Insurance from over a Dozen a-rated Carriers

Many Americans Fail to Protect Their Financial Future from a Disabling Accident or Illness.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) October 23, 2007

QuoteRetriever. com announces a free no obligation service that allows consumers to comparison shop for the disability insurance needs. "Protecting your future income with disability insurance is one of the most important aspects of a solid financial foundation. It's natural for people to insure their home, car, and other valuables but many people fail to protect the asset that provides these items - their income", says Reilly O'Neal founder and president of QuoteRetriever. com (http://www. quoteretriever. com).

Statistics show that 3 in 10 workers entering the work force today will become disabled before retiring. In addition, disability causes nearly 50 percent of all home foreclosures, compared to 2% caused by death. Disabilities among the American workforce are on the rise and with approximately 110 million Americans without long term disability insurance it is obvious that American workers are financially unprepared for a disabling injury or illness. Many people believe that because they are healthy they don't have a real need for disability insurance but that can change in a matter of seconds. In fact, in the last 24 hours over 56,000 people became disabled due to an accident or illness.

Many workers also fail to recognize that their ability to work and earn an income is their most valuable asset. A 30 year old worker earning $84,000 per year has the potential to earn over 7 million dollars over the course of their career yet people are failing to properly protect this asset which is responsible for keeping a roof over their head, medical insurance paid, a vehicle in the driveway, and dreams of a comfortable retirement or college education for the kids within in reach.

"Self employed individuals, business owners, consultants, physicians, and others who are without group disability insurance benefits are the most at risk. Not only are these workers solely responsible for the success of their businesses but they do not have anyone to fall back on if they were unable to work due to a disability. If an injury or illness sidelined them from work, not only would their personal finances be impacted but the livelihood of their business could be in jeopardy, making it even more difficult to come back from such an event", says O'Neal.

The complexity and expense of individual disability insurance often deters workers from purchasing this valuable protection. As a general rule an individual can expect to pay a monthly premium of approximately 2-3% of their monthly income depending on the policy design and additional riders.

QuoteRetriever. com has a team of licensed disability insurance specialist that will help visitors save time and money by doing the research for them. As an independent brokerage company for 13 of the nation's top A-rated disability insurance carriers, QuoteRetriever. com's insurance specialists make it easy to find the best disability insurance policy for your needs by using their knowledge of the various insurance companies and their products. Simply go to their website (www. QuoteRetriever. com) and spend 5 minutes completing a quote request form. Within 24 hours an insurance specialist will email you the best options available based on your unique profile. In addition, they will schedule a time at your convenience to explain the differences between policies and answer any questions.

"Disability insurance is not one size fits all. Each insurance company treats particular occupations and medical conditions differently. There are definitions of disability and policy features that vary among the disability insurance products on the market. We offer our knowledge and experience in an unbiased, no pressure environment so that our clients may fully understand the differences between policies and can be sure that the policy they choose is the best policy available for their needs and their budget", says O'Neal

QuoteRetriever. com offers the following types of disability insurance:

Disability Income - helps you meet your living expenses by replacing a portion of the earned income when you're to sick to work.

Overhead Expense - for business owners, this coverage reimburses you for certain business expenses, helping you to keep your office open until you are able to return to work.

Disability Buy-Out - with two or more owners, helps fund the transfer of a business from a disabled owner to the remaining active owners.

For free long term disability insurance quotes visit QuoteRetriever. com/disability/longterm (http://www. quoteretriever. com/disability/longterm. aspx)

About QuoteRetriever. com
Founded in 2004, QuoteRetriever. com (http://www. quoteretriver. com) is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina and is a nationwide insurance brokerage company working with more than one hundred and twenty five highly rated carriers and partners. QuoteRetriever. com specializes in comparison shopping life insurance, disability insurance, health insurance, and long term care insurance policies.

For more information, please contact:
T. Reilly O'Neal
President of QuoteRetriever. com, LLC
877-306-2146 ext 100

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Stratford Career Institute To Offer Spanish As A Second Language Course

Stratford Career Institute To Offer Spanish As A Second Language Course

Stratford Career Institute announces the addition of a new Spanish as a Second Language course to their list of more than 60 career training courses.

Scranton, PA (PRWEB) July 25, 2010

Stratford Career Institute announces the addition of a new Spanish as a Second Language (http://www. scitraining. com/Spanish_As_A_Second_Language) course to their list of more than 60 career training courses.

The new entry level course is aimed at helping individuals to more effectively communicate in Spanish as a means to secure employment or qualify for additional jobs or promotions.

“The ability to communicate in Spanish can help you both professionally and socially, therefore, this course is ideal for both the career minded individual as well as the casual learner,” said Dr. Claude Major, Director of Education at Stratford Career Institute.

Stratford’s Spanish as a Second Language course begins with an introduction to basic vocabulary and contextual concepts with lessons presented in English. As students progress through more advanced vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening skills, the curriculum transitions entirely to Spanish.

The home study course also includes a series of audio CDs to help students build vocabulary and pursue more sophisticated conversational techniques through drills, exercises, and pronunciation lessons.

“One of the great things about Stratford’s courses is that students are able to study at their own pace, allowing them to learn at a rate that is most successful for their needs,” added Dr. Major.

Stratford’s all-inclusive tuition covers all costs for the program including textbooks, audio CDs, study guides, instructor support, online tools, all shipping and handling costs and more.

Individuals interested in obtaining free career information about Stratford’s Spanish as a Second Language course, or any one of the school’s more than 60 courses, including the high school diploma (http://www. scitraining. com/High_School_Diploma) program, can call 1-800-363-0058 ext 9980 or visit the career school’s website scitraining. com.

About Stratford Career Institute

Stratford Career Institute is a distance learning correspondence school that employs a distinct educational training method allowing students to complete their studies and earn their career diploma at home rather than spending hours in a classroom.

Contemporary online tools combined with traditional correspondence education give students the flexibility to study when it is convenient for them. Instructors are available via e-mail and toll-free phone. Stratford allows their students up to two years to complete their studies.

Stratford Career Institute first offered their distance learning High School Diploma Program in 1991. Since then, more than a quarter million students have enrolled in this program.

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Clean Energy Company Carmanah Technologies Goes Live on Oracle in 16 Weeks

Clean Energy Company Carmanah Technologies Goes Live on Oracle in 16 Weeks

Carmanah has been putting solar to work since 1996. The first company of its kind in the world, Carmanah pioneered the self-contained solar light and continues to develop best-in-class solar LED lighting and solar power systems for industrial applications worldwide.

Victoria, BC, Canada (PRWEB) November 12, 2009

Carmanah has been putting solar to work since 1996. The first company of its kind in the world, Carmanah pioneered the self-contained solar light and continues to develop best-in-class solar LED lighting and solar power systems for industrial applications worldwide. Carmanah is located in Victoria, BC, Canada.

Carmanah recently went live on the Oracle® E-Business Suite Release 12 using an Oracle Business Accelerator install (16 weeks) with Canadian localization hosted by Oracle On Demand. Oracle Business Accelerators are rapid implementation tools, templates and industry - and geography-specific leading practice process flows provided by Oracle to partners to dramatically reduce implementation time, complexity, cost and risk. The primary objective of the project is to use Oracle as a foundation for future growth with the focus to improve product configuration accuracy and create process improvements for quotations and order processing with their Agent and Wholesale distribution sales channels.

Modules included:
 Oracle Financials  Oracle iStore  Oracle Supply Chain Management including Oracle Configurator  Oracle Customer Relationship Management  Carmanah Simulator Integration - integrate the configurator and orders key to validate product/model availability for average sun exposure based on specific longitude and latitude where the product will be installed.  Submittal Package - pass data for agents and distributors to produce product specifications for quotes to end customer.

Customer Satisfaction:
Carmanah is very happy with DAZ’s efforts and the progress made in the short period of time. Below is a reference quote we received from their project manager:

“Like any implementation of this magnitude we had our bumps along the way but I was very impressed at how DAZ supported us and came to the table with solutions when challenges arose. Our implementation and migration took a short 22 weeks from kick off to go live. Considering the technical complexity of our business, in my books, that is a home run. I would personally recommend DAZ to any organization that is in search of a fully integrated ERP system with Configurator and iStore. Their expertise in guiding us was paramount to our success.” -- Trevor Hurst, Manager, IT, Carmanah Technologies

About DAZ Systems, Inc.
DAZ Systems, Inc. is one of the largest independent Certified Advantage Partners in the Oracle PartnerNetwork in the US. With more than 350 implementations, including Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle On Demand, Oracle Trasportation Management, Oracle Business Intelligence, and Oracle’s Demantra, Agile and Siebel, DAZ Systems, Inc. brings a new perspective to mission critical business systems and consulting services. With a rich understanding of Oracle technology, DAZ has delivered over 300 mission critical Oracle based solutions to Fortune 1000 and medium sized enterprises. In addition, DAZ has adopted the Oracle Accelerate solution and is certified on Oracle Business Accelerator for High Tech Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Apparel and Footwear, CPG (Consumer Product Goods), Software, Life Sciences, Process Manufacturing, Agile, Multi-Channel (Retail, Direct Marketing, B2C) and Distribution.

For more information, visit www. dazsi. com

About the Oracle PartnerNetwork
Oracle PartnerNetwork is a global business network of more than 21,000 companies who deliver innovative software solutions based on Oracle software. Through access to Oracle’s premier products, education, technical services, marketing and sales support, the Oracle PartnerNetwork program provides partners with the resources they need to be successful in today’s global economy. Oracle partners are able to offer their customers leading-edge solutions backed by Oracle’s position as the world's largest business software company. Partners who are able to demonstrate superior product knowledge, technical expertise and a commitment to doing business with Oracle qualify for the Certified Partner levels. http://oraclepartnernetwork. oracle. com (http://oraclepartnernetwork. oracle. com)

Trademarks
Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation and/or its affiliates.

CONTACT:
Deborah Arnold
DAZ Systems, Inc.
1-310-640-1300

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Low-cost Online Event Organization Service for Meetings, Sports and Special Events Launched by PowerObjects; ZapEvent Streamlines Paperwork and Reporting While Personalizing any Event

Low-cost Online Event Organization Service for Meetings, Sports and Special Events Launched by PowerObjects; ZapEvent Streamlines Paperwork and Reporting While Personalizing any Event

A new, low-cost event online registration service called ZapEvent (www. zapevent. com) officially launched today that can take control of any registration for meeting planning, sports events, convention challenges or other special occasions with a few simple clicks and a variety of value-added user benefits. Developed and sold by PowerObjects, based in Minneapolis and Islamabad, ZapEvent eliminates the paperwork of manual registrations so that event and meeting managers have more time and money to focus on executing their events. The service also provides opportunities for users to personalize -- and own -- all data related to an event, plus the ability to do custom pricing, add on advertising and do up selling without outrageous fees or set-up charges.

Minneapolis, MN/Islamabad (PRWEB) January 18, 2008

A new, low-cost event online registration service called ZapEvent (www. zapevent. com) officially launched today that can take control of any registration for meeting planning, sports events, convention challenges or other special occasions with a few simple clicks and a variety of value-added user benefits. Developed and sold by PowerObjects, based in Minneapolis and Islamabad, ZapEvent eliminates the paperwork of manual registrations so that event and meeting managers have more time and money to focus on executing their events. The service also provides opportunities for users to personalize -- and own -- all data related to an event, plus the ability to do custom pricing, add on advertising and do up selling without outrageous fees or set-up charges.

"Without ZapEvent, it would have been impossible for us at a mostly all-volunteer organization to implement the kind of active website and online event registration system that Team Ortho needs to help us grow," notes John Larson, who runs Team Ortho, the non-profit organization that raises money for orthopedic research and conducts races around the country. "Today we can simultaneously manage the many Team Ortho racers that we have going in events all over the country and continue to have people sign up for future races, volunteer opportunities, segment data, process credit card charges, you name it, ZapEvent really is exceptional. It gives us the tools to overcome obstacles to growth, including things we didn't even know were hindering us. Other race event groups are just blown away by it," Larson adds.

"ZapEvent is an efficient and scalable system with many capabilities and also provides cost and time savings to any organization," says Dean Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer. "It's the cheapest and most customizable way to do online registration and provides a host of benefits, chief among them the system's ability to capture registrations, generate reports, filter out data that the organization can own and then use it to market to their participants. Unlike other online registration systems, we don't sell that data, it belongs to the company who runs the event. ZapEvent was created with one purpose and that was to provide a low cost system that any size organization can use for any size of event."

"There are an abundance of users for ZapEvent, from meeting planners and special event organizers to racing organizations to chambers of commerce, conferences, schools, class reunions, nonprofits and others," explains Jim Sheehan, PowerObjects' Chief Operating Officer and a frequent runner in Team Ortho races and other running events. "We think it's not only a smart and cost-effective tool for events but ZapEvent also could be considered a 'green' application since it reduces a considerable amount of paperwork and waste, and it's simple to learn, navigate and use. If running a race were only this easy!"

About ZapEvent

ZapEvent was developed primarily at PowerObjects' Islamabad site, a company-owned offshore software development office. ZapEvent is Simple to use:
Create an Event Define Activities Set Pricing

And it offers a variety of Benefits including:

High Quality Site Low Cost Total Control of Your Own Data Basic Event Registration Rich User Experience Platforms for Picture Gallery, Map, Weather and Contact form related to your event Events Allow Up Selling Opportunities Add-on gear, apparel, donations or other items in the registration process Allows Tiered Pricing and pricing by age and/or date with easy setup Secure Form Submissions with encrypted transactions, using CAPTCHA to verify transaction is process by a person and not a computer hacking in to the system Allows creation of a "Promotional Code" using dollars or percentages. Allows creation of discount rules using dollars and percentages. Event Use Allows Defining Questions to Capture Data Offers Support for Text, Radio Buttons, Check Box, Drop Down List, Numeric and Multiple Check Boxes. No event is too large or too small

About PowerObjects

PowerObjects continues to escalate its business in key areas that are critical to keeping companies of all sizes in many industries, government, institutions and nonprofits running at optimal technology levels. Among its main service and product offerings, PowerObjects provides IT staff for augmentation and project assignments for Customer Relationship Management (CRM), using the latest Microsoft Dynamics CRM tool in a hosted environment. It innovates software programming for web-based reporting with its own smlPortal, and has developed a compelling Human Resources (HR) solution for school districts called powerHR that delivers significant time and cost savings for education districts and institutions saddled by budget constraints.

PowerObjects has worked with some of the biggest brands in manufacturing, professional services, retail, healthcare and other industries, including: 3M, Guidant Corp., Gage Marketing, The St. Paul Companies, The Gap, Tommy Hilfiger, United HealthCare, Mayo Clinic, the Armed Forces, Xcel Energy, United Way of Minneapolis and many others. It was the 2007 winner for the "Best Practice in Finance and Operations" in the annual Upsize Magazine Business Builder competition.

For more information, please contact Martin Keller at Media Savant Communications Co., 612-729-8585, or mkeller(at)mediasavantcom. com

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Brooklyn, New York - Michelle Domens Greenpoint Bank set to keynote Black Business Circle's Power Networking Session on Monday, July 19, 04 at 4W Circle of Art Enterprise

Brooklyn, New York - Michelle Domens Greenpoint Bank set to keynote Black Business Circle's Power Networking Session on Monday, July 19, 04 at 4W Circle of Art Enterprise

Brooklyn, New York - Michelle Domens Greenpoint Bank set to keynote Black Business Circle's Power Networking Session on Monday, July 19, 04 at 4W Circle of Art Enterprise

(PRWEB) June 27, 2004

Black Business CircleÂ’s Economic Empowerment Series and Power Networking session will be presenting a business seminar on Monday, July 19, 2004 at the 4W Circle of Art Enterprise located at in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York. The Power Networking Session will begin promptly at 7:00 PM and end promptly at 9:00 PM. The Power Networking Session will be hosted by Lisa Washington Founder and President of Black Business Circle and Phil Andrews Vice President/Public Relations Director for Black Business Circle. Michelle Domens of Greenpoint Bank is the keynote speaker. Topic: Business Banking for Small Business Owners.

The primary mission of the Power Networking Session is to increase the number of quality contacts that Black Business Circle members will be exposed to at BBC events. Our goal is to increase the marketing potential of each business exposed to at Black Business CircleÂ’s events, thereby fostering new and lasting relationships upon which businesses are expanded to their full marketing potential. Business Development & Economic Empowerment is at the core of BBCÂ’s mission. Viable and meaningful contacts lead to increased business in the marketplace. The Power Networking Session will combine business to business networking with educational training to develop highly trained entrepreneurs.

Top business leaders in the New York Metro area will be attending this event. Learn to earn more, expand contacts, build power relationships and increase your companyÂ’s marketing potential by attending the BBCÂ’s Power Networking Sessions. The Black Business Circle (BBC) is group of unified individuals working together to promote collective economic empowerment. It is a movement to educate, build and restore lives in the spirit of excellence and diversity, through events, networking, and media forums within the community.

The Black Business Circle is a vehicle for diverse ethnic groups to work within a system, which allows them to support and collaborate on a common agenda, which is economic empowerment. The Black Business Circle serves as a vital purpose by modeling how individuals come together to participate equally in shaping their own economic future, with the utmost of integrity, diligence, excellence and respect.

Black Business Circle has established EZ registration procedures for the upcoming Empowerment Series and Power Networking Session. Light Refreshments, Reserve early limited space. To register for the upcoming Black Business Circle seminar simply by logging on to our web site at www. blackbusinesscircle. com and clicking on Power Networking you may also contact us at BBC at 7182775588.

Black Business Circle

Admin@blackbusinesscircle. com

718.277.5588 ext. 3

Phil Andrews Vice President/Public Relations Director

"The Days After...9/11/01 in NYC" a Book of the Human Stories/Art/Poems/Photos Including Children's, Who Were Here On and After that Day of Remembrance

"The Days After...9/11/01 in NYC" a Book of the Human Stories/Art/Poems/Photos Including Children's, Who Were Here On and After that Day of Remembrance

A compilation of the NYC area people's feeling and events of that day and after living in NYC area.

New York City (PRWEB) August 4, 2006

“Where were you on 9/11/01?” and the days afterwards, is the question that comprises the central theme of “The Days After…9/11/01 in New York City.” In the planning stages, this elegant, respectful and historic book, scheduled to be published later this year is looking for contributions retelling the human story of metropolitan area individuals, including children’s feelings, about 9/11/01 and its aftermath.

"I was here in midtown. I saw the smoke and smelt the burning fumes. I was afraid to call anyone for days, so I created art and wrote poetry to express my feelings. I never saw the towers fall, just felt them in my heart." Loren Ellis, director of Art for Healing NYC org. “We feel it is important to collect the sincere, amateur and professional true stories, art and photographs of all people from all walks of life, including our children whether dramatic or not, does not matter, just real and sincere. Some were happy some with hope some not. I hope enough time has passed where so many who were affected can bear to send their experiences to be preserved forever in an elegant book form, before the true stories are gone forever.”

When the world is rocked by cataclysmic events, the global population, can best express its pain by sharing it through various forms of art. In the months after 9/11 there was a record attendance at museums. It was through the expression of the visual and performing arts, that all of us, artist or not, could outwardly, see, feel, hear and share the emotions that we were all so intensely feeling inside ourselves. The most direct & heartfelt expressions of this disaster on our community were in the days after the catastrophe. The days going into weeks into years…Does time heal? It was during this continuing span of time that the reverberations were the strongest, where people and artists everywhere turned to their selected canvas or pen and paper, screaming their outrage to the world, openly and powerfully expressing their pain and sorrow, so that we would never forget.

With the sponsorship of Art for Healing NYC non-profit organization, with the help of many volunteers, has undertaken the Herculean task of assembling the personal stories from people including children. The board of Art for Healing NYC org. in moments of almost divine inspiration, felt that now is the perfect time to share these works with an unforgetting, yet patriotic public. These stories, poetry and art will be collected in a book entitled, “The Days After…9/11/01 in New York City” scheduled to be published later this year.

To promote the book and collect submissions, free open readings have been scheduled in New York City. The first reading was at the Art for Healing NYC Organization Gallery in midtown Manhattan, Sept. 12th, 2005 the day after the 4th anniversary of 9/11. The emotions at the end of the evening were so strong that people where shaking when they left. A second reading on March 18 Columbus branch NY Public Library was also well attended and once again the readings shared were filled with emotion. A third reading was held on: April 27th Thursday 6:00 P. M.-8:00 P. M. at the World Cares Organization, 11 Broadway 11th floor www. WorldCares. org provides essential social support for communities suffering disaster, and for the volunteers who spontaneously emerge to serve them.

September 11th 4 P. M. Monday at the Donnell Library on 20 W. 53rd St. across from the Museum of Modern Art.

There is an open call for all people, including children, of the Metropolitan area who were here on 9/11/01 to submit one page of poetry, lyrics, story, art. Submit your poetry/prose or art via email. This is also a call for any one wishing to donate funds. More information can be found by visiting www. ArtforHealingNYC. org or Contact: Loren Ellis (212) 977-1165 (212) 946-1160.

The proceeds raised from this project will be donated to Art for Healing NYC org. to continue to bridge the gap to help visual and performing artists share their art with our community through workshops with children and the elderly and special projects.

About Art for Healing NYC Organization

Art for Healing, Inc. is a not for profit visual and performing arts foundation incorporated in the state of New York in May 2000. They support educational programs and group projects that emphasis the healing power of visual and performing arts with all levels of the public. Under Art for Healing NYC umbrella, visual and performing artists and writers are encouraged to share their talents with all levels of the community. The gallery is free for an artistic presentation. Art for Healing, Inc. offers free or low cost consultation to artists. It is their belief that involvement with the arts provides all human beings with the ability to enjoy their life experiences and gain a greater understanding of their inner self in a peaceful and fulfilling way.

These readings are made possible in part by The Manhattan Community Arts Fund/New York City Department of Cultural Affairs administered by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and Art for Healing NYC Organization.

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W. L. Butler Construction, Inc. Family Friendly Employer Award Recipient

W. L. Butler Construction, Inc. Family Friendly Employer Award Recipient

California-based construction company recognized for providing outstanding benefits and support to working families.

Redwood City, Calif. (PRWEB) May 23, 2008

W. L. Butler Construction, Inc., a general contractor specializing in superior quality automotive and retail projects, industrial buildings, commercial shells and tenant improvements, was the proud recipient of the Family Friendly Employer Award sponsored by the Fatherhood Collaborative of San Mateo County.

This distinguished award was presented to W. L. Butler Construction because the company truly recognizes that being a parent is an added responsibility for working families. The company abides by all parent-friendly laws detailed in the Work and Families Act and provides benefits which are uniquely designed to cover the entire family. An onsite benefits manager is available to assist all team members with the management of their medical and dental, vision, paid personal time off, paid holidays, life insurance, 401K matching and cafeteria "flex" plans. Flexible schedules and working from home options are also available when applicable, as well as tuition reimbursement, 529 savings plan, wellness programs and career advancement opportunities.

Bill Butler, Founder and CEO of W. L. Butler Construction, and a father of three, believes in the importance of family. "We're a very family-oriented company, and I don't use that term lightly. When we welcome you to our family, we also welcome your entire family 'literally.' Several of our tenured team members are blood relatives and we offer internship programs to help grow the next generation of the Butler family. Moreover, we host a number of events throughout the year to bring everyone together including picnics, Easter egg hunts and charity fundraisers."

W. L. Butler Construction is such a special company because of its ongoing commitment to the wellbeing of all the hard working men and women that make the company what it is, as well as the surrounding communities which have helped it prosper. To that end, the company proudly supports a number of organizations focused on families including the Boys and Girls Club, Family Giving Tree, Heart of America, JobTrain (formerly O. I.C. W.), Little League, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Make-A-Wish, March of Dimes, Pacific Autism Center for Education, Peace Officers Firefighters Fellowship, Rebuilding Together, Second Harvest Food Drive, Shelter Network, St. Francis Center, Via Services, Walton Special Center, Youth and Family Enrichment Services and a number of local elementary and high schools to name a few.

"I would like to personally thank the Fatherhood Collaborative for this award," says Frank York, President at W. L. Butler Construction. Many groups around the world are working to enhance the rights of fathers in being a part of their children's lives. When you consider how many great companies and individuals in our community alone who do so much it is truly an honor for both myself and the entire Team to be recognized."

Frank York received the award on behalf of W. L. Butler Construction on May 19, 2008 at the Sixth Annual Dads Count Fatherhood Breakfast and Awards Ceremony located at the Westin San Francisco Airport.

About W. L. Butler Construction, Inc.
W. L. Butler Construction, Inc. is a full-service general contractor who is committed to building our client's vision by creating relationships and providing superior quality and services that exceed our client's expectations. We have over 30 years of experience throughout Northern and Southern California with offices in Redwood City, Stockton, Irvine and Palm Desert. More information is available at www. wlbutler. com.

Fatherhood Collaborative of San Mateo County
The Fatherhood Collaborative of San Mateo County provides a forum to address and support the importance of men and fathers taking an active role in the well-being of children and families. W. L. Butler Construction, Inc. was honored for our commitment to family through employee benefits, a supportive culture and improving the community. More information is available at www. fatherhoodcollaborative. org.

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New Research Findings of Policy Models on American Healthcare are Shocking and Forecast a Disaster in The “Reform” Attempt

New Research Findings of Policy Models on American Healthcare are Shocking and Forecast a Disaster in The “Reform” Attempt

The Foundation for Truth in the Affairs of Democracy has announced the results of the work of one multidisciplinary team and the intention to form others to build policy models to solve America’s most difficult and dangerous problems. From comprehensive research the full facts are gathered and amalgamated into prospective public policy in substantial detail. In the first model of healthcare policy begun in 2001 FTAD has produced the most thorough examination of the US healthcare system ever published. The facts emerged from a thorough study of peer reviewed research of segments of the American system and comparisons with other nations, principally the next nine largest industrialized democracies. A review by a senior executive in the insurance industry further showed how a new role for health insurance companies could benefit American healthcare

Hawley, PA (PRWEB) November 9, 2009

FTAD points out this is usually the other way around in lobby dominated Washington where opposing policy positions are adopted with research used to justify them. The FTAD mission is to provide the media and public with alternates to lobby propaganda and inadequately informed Congressional or Administration policy efforts. On their agenda after healthcare are energy policy, education, and government reform.

The critical facts missing in the Congressional debate of healthcare make a costly disaster the almost certain outcome of the bills now being considered in the Senate and the one just passed in The House:
 It is assumed 45 to 50 million Americans are without access to basic healthcare. The reality is over 100 million are mostly outside the system. Of uninsured Americans, 47% report unmet medical needs. Of those on “government insurance”, mainly Medicaid, 32% have such unmet needs. The Census Bureau considers them to be ”insured”, the degree of which varies by state. Extending Medicaid will not rein in cost increases or provide much primary care. Of those with private insurance 14% have unmet needs. “Underinsured” is a critical and overlooked category.

 Treating unmet medical needs or worse, unknown medical needs, after they manifest to illness accounts for over 20% of the total American healthcare costs. Establishing universal healthcare which allows access to preventive medicine will ultimately eliminate such costs in a projected seven years.

 In potential years of life lost to disease before age 70 the US is 38% higher than the average of the nine comparison nations. Related statistics defy the common belief that the American diet is responsible for high health care costs. It is lack of care which also contributes to loss of life.

 The joker in the healthcare deck of cards is that 5% of the people use 55% of the resources. Creating very sick people through lack of care quickly gets very expensive, particularly if they become disabled.

 The costs of “covering” the 100 million uninsured and underinsured is over $300 billion per year, triple the estimate Congress is using.

 Excess administration, defensive medicine and legal concerns in comparison with other nations accounts for 15% of the total American costs. These costs, which could be immediately saved by the right reform, would provide the funds for taking every one into a universal system.

 The financial situation of the health insurance industry is dismal except for the two largest companies. The concept of creating more competition is hopeless. Not-for-profit companies have been doing this for decades.

 That costs will rise at the same rate or faster with the proposed legislation can be expected. They will fall only when access to universal preventive medicine is made possible by universal care and “care denial induced illness” is eradicated from American society. 

FTAD models a single payer insurance system supported by progressive taxation used in 19 of the 25 industrialized democracies as the only means to stop cost escalation. Only two of the remaining six nations have government run systems for universal care. Three have universal care with “multi payer” systems under which insurance companies are heavily regulated. The FTAD model positions a National Healthcare Authority in the United States at the level of The Federal Reserve which would regulate and finance healthcare as “The Fed” does with banks and financial institutions.

The analysis shows that with the national authority Americans wind up with total freedom of choice. Physicians stay independent with improved compensation. Hospitals stay in their present ownership. All are relieved of administrative and legal burdens; the latter by scientific review of all claims prior to litigation. With progressive tax funding American businesses and individuals are relieved of paying insurance premiums,

FTAD also describes the business interests in healthcare delivery including Wall Street and the plaintiff lawyers. It is reasonable to conclude that Wall Street would like to get out with its money. Provisions are made in the FTAD model for both Wall Street to escape whole and the insurance companies to play a role, contribute to the new policy, and stay whole.

The plaintiff lawyers logically have another problem. With universal healthcare they lose opportunity to sue for future medical expenses. The large prospective amounts of money affect settlement negotiations. To preserve that source of incentive funds they have been opponents of universal care with heavy contributions to the Democratic Party. That hundreds of thousands of their countrymen sicken and die from lack of care seems of no concern to the lawyers or the Democrats that take their money. Theirs is the unheard voice, but a dominant influence in the present debate.

The Chairman of FTAD board is Professor (Emeritus) Theodore R. Marmor of the Yale University School of Management. The Vice Chair is Dr. Elinor Christiansen former President of the American Medical Women’s Association. The CEO is Gerald P. Balcar who led the research project which embraced eight disciplines. He is a former corporate vice president of an American multinational company, entrepreneur and business consultant. The web site is www. ftad. org. The FTAD findings are presented in the book Healing America’s Healthcare, The Facts and a Model. Most important it explains that single payer insurance is not government run healthcare. It may be purchased on the web site or from book sellers. Contributions may be made through the web site and contact made with the principals. A speaker’s bureau is available.

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Hiram Machado of adaQuest Speaking at Localization World 2010 in Seattle

Hiram Machado of adaQuest Speaking at Localization World 2010 in Seattle

Hiram Machado, CEO of adaQuest, a localization project management based company, is speaking on Preparing New Localization Professionals for the Job Market at this fall's Localization World 2010, the international conference for global business know-how, to be held October 6-8 in Seattle.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) October 6, 2010

Hiram Machado, CEO of adaQuest, a localization project management based company, is speaking on Preparing New Localization Professionals for the Job Market at this fall's Localization World 2010, the international conference for global business know-how, to be held October 6-8 in Seattle. The presentation entitled Preparing New Localization Professionals for the Job Market, will take place on October 6 at 1:30 at the Bell Harbor Conference Center.

Hiram Machado is the president and cofounder of adaQuest, a program and project management-based organization that helps companies increase revenue streams by managing their portfolio of software localization projects into markets around the world. He oversees daily operations providing support and mentoring in all areas of the company. Prior to founding adaQuest, Hiram traveled the globe implementing process improvements and working with operations for a large provider before joining Microsoft.

The conference agenda offers five concurrent program tracks: Global Business Best Practices, Managing Global Websites, Localization Core Competencies, Advanced Localization Management and The Inside Track. The Inside Track is a new addition this year with special format sessions designed to stimulate collaboration and community. Hiram will participate in the Pre-conference day Program regarding education needed to enter the Localization industry and exhibits are appropriate for both customers and vendors.

Keynote speaker will be Brian Solis, social media expert, who will present: "The New Culture of Business: Adapting Business Processes and Philosophies to Engage with the New Social and Global Consumers and the People Who Influence Their Decisions." Additional program speakers include senior executives from large and mid-sized international enterprises, academic institutions and research companies.

The well-attended Localization World event provides an excellent opportunity for companies interested in production or sales in international markets to learn from leading experts in software, social media, advertising, finance, gaming, and publishing, as well as specialists in localization, international Web development, and sales. In addition to seminars and exhibitions, there will be two networking events, an opening reception and a dinner, providing opportunities to meet associates and establish alliances.

"Localization World 2010 is a critical conference for companies expanding in the global marketplace," says Hiram Machado. "Our presentation will give attendees great insights on the challenges faced in localization training and how to educate both students and those entering the industry so that that they can adequately prepare to become working professionals."

About adaQuest
AdaQuest, Inc. was founded by experienced program management professionals who recognized the need for a more efficient project management model. adaQuest specializes in a unified approach to Localization Services, Project Portfolio Management (including Enterprise Project Management), and PMO Solutions. adaQuest is a Microsoft® Certified Partner in Enterprise Project Management Solutions and an authorized Reseller of all Microsoft products. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, adaQuest has been assisting clients in meeting project and corporate objectives since 2001.

For more information, visit http://www. adaquest. com.

CONTACT:
Hiram Machado
AdaQuest, Inc.
Office: (425) 284-7810
Fax: (425) 284-7788
Info(at)adaquest(dot)com
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New SyberWorks Article Posted

New SyberWorks Article Posted

SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System (LMS) industry, today announces a new article available in the SyberWorks Online Media Center: “12 Ways to Use Web-Based Learning Management Systems for Customer Acquisition and Retention in Business-to-Business Environments.”

Newton, MA (PRWEB) April 24, 2006

Dave Boggs, CEO of SyberWorks, states, “The purpose of this article is to illustrate how Learning Management Systems can be used for customer acquisition and retention. In today’s competitive business-to-business environment, it’s difficult to acquire customers and to keep them. This process is exacerbated in business-to-business or high process industries for companies who create and distribute complex products and services. Their sales cycles tend to be longer and more drawn out. There are more stakeholders at various levels in the organization who influence purchasing decisions. As such, there is a tremendous need to educate and train all of the stakeholders in the purchasing decision process on the various aspects of a company’s product or service to make the sale.”

Boggs continues, “Once the sale is made and the product or solution is rolled out for implementation to various company departments, their employees and possibly their partners, customers, and resellers will need training and reinforcement on the product. The various features of a Learning Management System, such as email ticklers, threaded discussions, web-based courses, web conferences, and others, can be used to engender a long-term relationship with your customers. In summary, a Learning Management System can be used as an effective and efficient customer relationship management tool."

The article is located in the SyberWorks Online Media Center at http://www. syberworks. com/e-LearningResources. htm (http://www. syberworks. com/e-LearningResources. htm).

About SyberWorks:

SyberWorks, Inc. (http://www. syberworks. com (http://www. syberworks. com)) is a leader in the custom e-Learning Solutions and Learning Management System industries for Fortune 1000 corporations, higher education, and other industries. Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, the company serves the multi-billion-dollar e-Learning market. Since 1995, SyberWorks has developed and delivered unique and economical solutions to create, manage, measure, and improve e-Learning programs at companies and organizations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and other countries.

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CPAmerica International Names 2011 Board of Directors

CPAmerica International Names 2011 Board of Directors

CPAmerica International, one of the nation’s largest accounting associations, has named its 2011 Board of Directors.

ALACHUA, Fla. (Vocus/PRWEB) January 13, 2011

Steven W. Knebel, leading partner of Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP in Austin, Texas, is the new chair of CPAmerica’s board of directors. He succeeds 2010 chair Dale Gettelfinger of Monroe Shine in New Albany, Ind.

Taking the position of vice chair/chair elect is Scott T. Wallace, leading partner of Wallace, Plese + Dreher, L. L.P., in Phoenix, Ariz.

“I’m looking forward to continuing to work closely with each member of the board,” said Alan Deichler, president of CPAmerica. “With the changes confronting our profession, both our member firms and the association have a number of challenges in front of us for 2011. With our board’s continuing leadership, I am confident we will rise to meet the challenge.”

Continuing board members include Kathy J. Klang of Cummings, Keegan & Co., P. L.L. P. in St. Louis Park, Minn.; Thomas P. McNabola with Hunter Group CPA LLC in Fair Lawn, N. J.; David J. Nissen of Mueller & Co, LLP, in St. Charles, Ill.; and Stuart Rosenberg with Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP, in Miami, Fla.

Joining the board as new members are Bryan R. Chandler with JamisonMoneyFarmer PC in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and Frank P. Discenza, of Testone, Marshall & Discenza, LLP, in Syracuse, N. Y.

“The accounting industry is evolving so quickly right now, with many regulatory changes and mergers & acquisitions happening in firms of all sizes. We need to determine how this trend will impact our member firms as well as the association,” Knebel said. “We need to get a good feel for our members’ needs in the next three to five years. We don’t have to reinvent the wheel, but rather adapt to changing conditions.”

The association is comprised of “excellent” members and provides excellent service to its members, Knebel added.

The nine-member board will have its first meeting of the year at CPAmerica’s executive offices Jan. 13-14 to discuss strategic planning for 2011 initiatives and long-term goals.

About CPAmerica:
CPAmerica includes more than 80 large CPA firms nationwide and, in alliance with Crowe Horwath International, has more than 550 offices worldwide. Combined firm revenues of the alliance approach $3 billion. The association provides practice management support, continuing education, marketing, online services and other programs for the improvement of its member firms. For more information about CPAmerica, visit http://www. cpamerica. org. You can also find CPAmerica on Facebook (http://companies. to/cpamerica) and Twitter (http://twitter. com/cpamericaintl).

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2ndNature Launches New Everson Museum Website

2ndNature Launches New Everson Museum Website

Everson unveils new website; upgrades in preparation for major fall exhibition.

Syracuse, NY (PRWEB) June 1, 2009

2ndNature is proud to announce the completion and launch of the newly designed and developed website for The Everson Museum of Art, http://www. everson. org (http://www. everson. org), Syracuse, NY.

"We are pleased to be able to offer virtual visitors this new website experience," said Steven Kern, Everson Director. "The new site is sleek and smart, but more importantly, is easy to navigate and provides much more in-depth content."

One reason for the website re-design was preparation for the blockbuster exhibition Turner to Cézanne: Masterpieces from the Davies Collection, National Museum Wales, opening at the Everson October 9, 2009.

"We know that our website is the first point of contact for many visitors," said Sarah Massett, Everson Public Relations Director. "We wanted it to be as exciting, informational and helpful as possible as people prepare their visit to Turner to Cézanne. We also had a need to create an online ticket sales option."

The new Everson website, http://www. everson. org (http://www. everson. org), features information on Everson exhibitions, education programs, special events, museum history and more.

ABOUT THE EVERSON
The Everson Museum of Art, whose roots extend to 1897, is internationally recognized for its extensive and significant collection of ceramics, its pioneering art video collection and its distinctive structural design by the noted architect I. M. Pei. In addition to exhibitions, the Everson presents a monthly Contemporary Film Series, regular Artists Open events and a wide variety of art education programs for adults and children.

ABOUT 2ndNature
2ndNature (http://www.2ndnaturestudio. com (http://www.2ndnaturestudio. com)), a full-service design studio specializing in interactive media, provides high-quality print and interactive design services to clients throughout the U. S. The firm is located in Franklin Square, an historic landmark district, in Syracuse, N. Y.

For More Information, contact:
Joel Fairbank, Studio Director
2ndNature::an interactive studio
Syracuse. NY. 13204
Jfairbank(at)2ndnaturestudio. com
Http://www.2ndnaturestudio. com (http://www.2ndnaturestudio. com)
315.423.9100
2ndNature Launches New Everson Museum Website

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Medical Coding, Medical Billing & Provider Reimbursement:How To Get Paid What YouÂ’re Worth! Use the Best Practice Codes for the Correct Medical Services for Medical Coding, Provider Reimbursement and Medical Billing

Medical Coding, Medical Billing & Provider Reimbursement:How To Get Paid What YouÂ’re Worth! Use the Best Practice Codes for the Correct Medical Services for Medical Coding, Provider Reimbursement and Medical Billing.

Who Should Attend Medical coding & Medical billing: Doctors, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioner, healthcare providers and billing staff personnel; Medical Professional Education and Consultation Services (MPECS) presents: "Practice Profitability, Strengthening Your Bottom Line,” a comprehensive workshop for today's busy medical practices, presented by Jim Meeks, P. A.-C. Register Online today at http://www. mpecs. org

(PRWEB) February 3, 2005

Attention Doctors, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioner, healthcare providers, Medical coding and medical billing staff personnel; Medical Professional Education and Consultation Services (MPECS)Presents: "Practice Profitability, Strengthening Your Bottom Line,” a comprehensive workshop for today's busy medical practices, presented by Jim Meeks, P. A.-C.

Jim Meeks is a nationally known and recognized educator and lecturer on the topic of Evaluation and reimbursement management of medical coding and medical billing. Jim Meeks is a practicing physician assistant with over 12 years experience in family practice, urology, emergency medicine and practice management. Jim will discuss the issues involved in understanding the complicated nature of E/M coding. This will enhance your ability to maximize E/M billings for medical services in your practice.

The Program:Practice Profitability, Strengthening Your Bottom Line will. . .

Clarify information about medical coding, medical billing and medical documentation requirements.

Demonstrate the essential components of patient encounter documentation.

Increase understanding about the relationship between medical coding and documentation.

Explain the relationship between documentation, medical coding and medical reimbursement for services rendered.

Outline the impact of “down coding” on medical reimbursement for medical services.

Review the pitfalls of poor medical documentation.

Provide a simple method for determining correct Evaluation and Management levels of care

Don't lose Money:

Improve your ability to code and bill correctly.

Enhance your Practice Profitability and really strengthen your bottom line; join us for one of these medical coding and medical coding provider specific workshops, coming to San Antonio, Texas, Atlantic City, New Jersey and Salt Lake City, Utah.

Space is limited, so reserve a seat for every medical provider and your office manager and billing clerks. You cannot afford to walk away from practice revenue that you are entitled to with correct medical coding and medical billing. You cannot afford to miss this valuable training. Register early and save $50 off the regular $149.00 workshop price and pay only $99 for this excellent learning experience. Register Online today at www. mpecs. org

Money Back Guarantee: Come join us for one of these comprehensive medical coding and medical billing workshops for today's busy medical practices. This unique and extremely valuable workshop focuses on Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding, one of the most challenging aspects of making a medical practice successful.

Don't Lose Another Dollar to Down Coding!

Published studies continue to estimate that medical practices are losing thousands of dollars due to down coding-incorrect medical coding and medical billing. MPECS can show you how thousands of dollars per provider per year can be recovered by medical coding correctly for Evaluation and Management services in your office, at the hospital, in nursing homes and elswhere. Not by doing more work, but by documenting and medical coding correctly.

We take the confusion out of the process of medical coding and give you clear direction for personal and practice profitability.

“I’m so sure I can help you get what you’re worth that If you are not completely satisfied with the "Practice Profitability, Strengthening Your Bottom Line" workshop I will personally review your coding practices and policies increasing your bottom line or your registration is free!” Jim

You cannot afford to miss this valuable training. Register early and save $50 off the regular $149.00 workshop price and pay only $99 for this excellent learning experience. Register Online today at www. mpecs. org

Keep Informed-Join the MPECS mailing list for regular updates on workshops and products and on the latest thoughts on Documentation and Coding issues for personal and practice profitability.

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FLORIDA DENTAL ASSOCIATION SELECTS 352 MEDIA GROUP AS ITS PREFERRED WEB DEVELOPMENT VENDOR

FLORIDA DENTAL ASSOCIATION SELECTS 352 MEDIA GROUP AS ITS PREFERRED WEB DEVELOPMENT VENDOR

A new partnership between the Florida Dental Association (FDA) and 352 Media Group will bring Web design assistance to thousands of dentists in Florida.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (PRWEB) February 6, 2003 -

A new partnership between the Florida Dental Association (FDA) and 352 Media Group will bring Web design assistance to thousands of dentists in Florida.

 The association selected 352 Media Group, an integrated media and marketing company in Gainesville, Fla., as its preferred vendor for Web sites. The 7,000 members of the dental association now have a central resource for Web development, encouraging them to create comprehensive Web sites for their practices.

 "We believe offering them a preferred Web site provider gives all of our members an opportunity to work with a company we feel will provide them with high-quality, aesthetically pleasing, informative Web sites for their practices," said Dr. Jay Garlitz, FDA's council on communications chairperson.

 FDA estimates that less than 15 percent of its members currently have a Web site. By partnering with 352 Media Group, FDA hopes to motivate members to develop and maintain a Web site.

 "We think that knowledge, combined with 352 Media Group's capabilities and pricing structures, will motivate our members to try it," Garlitz said.

 FDA, www. floridadental. org, is a statewide professional membership organization that represents almost 80 percent of all dentists in Florida. Its mission is to improve public health through professional and patient education and maintaining high practice standards.

 352 Media Group, www.352media. com, is a full-service, interactive media and marketing firm headquartered in Gainesville, Fla., with satellite offices in Boulder, Colo., and Tampa, Fla. 352 Media Group provides its clients with a complete approach to business development, offering Web development, interactive CD-ROMs, Web marketing, integrated marketing, printed materials and consulting. Since its founding in 1997, 352 Media Group has served more than 400 clients in 30 states and in Africa, Europe, South America and Asia.

Renewed Hope for the Global Educational Crisis

Renewed Hope for the Global Educational Crisis

Matthew Fox's new book 'The A. W.E. Project: Reinventing Education, Reinventing the Human' brings hope that the global educational crisis can be fixed.

(PRWEB) January 2, 2007

Matthew Fox's new book 'The A. W.E. Project: Reinventing Education, Reinventing the Human' brings hope that the global educational crisis can be fixed.

"Our high schools are obsolete...they were designed 50 years ago to meet the needs of another age. Today, even when they work exactly as designed, our high schools cannot teach our kids what they need to know. Frankly, I am terrified for our workforce of tomorrow," explains Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates.

A. W.E. is the acronym for author Matthew Fox's proposed revolution in learning - an approach to balance the three R's. Fox says we need to approach learning, eldering, and mentoring in a way that honours the teachings of the Ancestors, that nurtures Wisdom, and that Educates through Fox's 10 C's. The 10 C's are the core of the A. W.E. philosophy:

Cosmology and Ecology Contemplation, Meditation Creativity Chaos and Darkness Compassion Courage Critical Consciousness and Judgment Community Ceremony, Celebration and Ritual Character

Having spent his entire adult life in the field of education, Fox wrote this manifesto because he wanted to create a way of teaching that is wisdom-oriented and not just knowledge based. He believes that wisdom is what young people and adults want. Unfortunately, our current school systems do not provide this.

In a most unlikely pairing, Fox teams with hip-hop artist and filmmaker Professor Pitt to turn conventional "education" upside down and shake out what is no longer working. Pitt uses music, video, and rap to communicate Fox's new educational principles in a DVD included with Fox's book. Watch the YouTube video (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=68mMLQmuLq0) to see Professor Pitt in action.

"Mellowed out my fifth grade kids in the Bronx (at the school with the highest crime rate in New York City). Beautiful and power(ful) and simple eloquence. I truly achieved an altered state here - awesome. Perfect video to introduce…( the concept of)… meditation (and impermanence, etc.) into the ears of young modern people. I put it to my favorites now, because I cannot imagine a better bridge from meditation to modern music, (for) modern children....."

Comments posted by YouTube. com viewers of Professor Pitt's video entitled "Meditation."

To continue to reach out to youth in new ways, Fox also has a team that creates events called techno cosmic masses which integrate live music, electronica, multimedia imagery, as well as eastern and indigenous spiritual elements, to create a multi-cultural, intergenerational, and ecumenical form of worship. To learn more about the Techno Cosmic Mass (http://www. thecosmicmass. com), visit www. thecosmicmass. com..

Fox has been called one of the great prophetic voices of our time by David C. Korten, author of 'When Corporations Rule the World,' and 'The Great Turning.'

"Matthew Fox might well be the most creative, the most comprehensive, surely the most challenging religious-spiritual teacher in America. He has the… skill to fill this role at a time when the more official Christian theological traditions are having difficulty in establishing any vital contact with either the spiritual possibilities of the present or with their own most creative spiritual traditions of the past," said Thomas Berry, author of 'The Great Work' and co-author of 'The Universe Story.'

This book offers hope, insight, and solutions to the global educational crisis.

Professor Pitt (http://www. myspace. com/professorpitt) (a. k.a. Philip T. Colas) is working with Fox to present an intergenerational and interracial after-hours wisdom school called YELLAWE (Youth and Elders Learning Laboratory for Ancestral Wisdom Education). The program emphasizes the arts, youth development, social and ecological justice. Students will also develop inner disciplines ranging from martial arts to chanting/meditation and other contemplative practices.

Matthew Fox is the author of 27 books on spirituality and culture and its reinvention. He resides in Oakland, California and holds two master's degrees from American universities, and a doctorate from the Institut Catholique de Paris. He lectures widely around the world, and teaches at Stanford University. His books have been translated into 42 languages and have received numerous awards. For more information about Matthew Fox, visit http://www. MatthewFox. org (http://www. MatthewFox. org).

'The A. W.E Project'

Matthew Fox

Published by: CopperHouse,

October 2006 ISBN 13: 978-1-896836-8-43

Education/Spirituality

Paper 192 pages, Includes DVD, 20.95 USA, 24.95 CAN

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