Saturday, November 30, 2002

Vernon Computer Source Honored with '2010 Lenovo Distinguished Supplier' Award

Vernon Computer Source Honored with '2010 Lenovo Distinguished Supplier' Award

Prestigious Lenovo 2010 Distinguished Supplier Award Received by Computer Rental Company Vernon Computer Source.

Stamford, CT, USA (PRWEB) June 6, 2010

Vernon Computer Source, an Xchange Technology Group company, announced today that it has received a prestigious Lenovo 2010 Distinguished Supplier Award in the General Procurement category.

Lenovo established these awards to recognize the contributions of its suppliers to the company’s overall success. Among hundreds of suppliers in the in the mature markets category—which includes North America, the EMEA and some Asia-Pacific countries—Vernon Computer Source was one of only five to receive an award. The company was recognized for providing non-production related services—that is, services that are not used in the direct build of Lenovo products.

As a computer rental (http://www. vernoncomputersource. com/) company, Vernon Computer Source specializes in desktop and laptop rental (http://www. vernoncomputersource. com/laptop-rental/). The company also rents a wide range of equipment for business presentations and trade shows, including new 3D displays (http://www. vernoncomputersource. com/3D-lcd-display-rentals. htm) from Tridelity, no glasses needed!

Since July, 2008, Vernon Computer Source has provided Lenovo with the first consolidated 30-day loaner program in North America, covering some 32,000 assets, including net books, notebook computers, mobile workstations, LCD displays, servers, accessories and options, and storage products. An international company, Vernon Computer Source has the ability to implement its program globally and deliver cost savings, productivity and a single customer service experience for Lenovo customers.

Representatives from Vernon Computer Source received the award at Lenovo’s 2010 Annual Supplier Conference. Held in Beijing on April 23, 2010, the event was attended by over 600 delegates representing 250 international suppliers. “We are absolutely thrilled to be recognized as a distinguished supplier by Lenovo”, said Anthony Randazzo of Vernon Computer Source, “We have always valued our relationship with Lenovo and we look forward to building globally on the success we have experienced to date.”

About Xchange Technology Group
Xchange Technology Group (formerly IT Xchange Group), established in 1996, is a worldwide leader in information technology and is made up of 4 affiliate companies - IT Xchange, Vernon Computer Source, BlueRange Technology, and PartStock Computer. Through this group of interdependent companies, we strive to become the world’s premier provider of flexible and cost effective lifecycle management programs for IT assets. XCHANGE TECHNOLOGY GROUP (http://www. xtgglobal. com/)

Vernon Computer Source focuses on the computer rental, lease, and lifecycle management of computer equipment and peripherals from tier one technology manufacturers. Operations are headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with additional facilities in major regions across the United States. Our product portfolio includes IBM, Lenovo, HP, Dell, Sun Microsystems, NEC, Toshiba, Samsung, Infocus, and Apple.

For more information visit Vernon Computer Source (http://www. vernoncomputersource. com/).

BlueRange Technology delivers world-class technology solutions to solve business challenges in midmarket organizations. We have partnered with the world’s leading hardware and software manufacturers, including: IBM, Lenovo, Microsoft, Cisco, and VMware. BlueRange Technology leverages our IS0 9001:2000 accreditation, coupled with a high standard of engineering and logistics, to help our clients maximize workflow and realize maximum ROI on their IT investment.

IT Xchange is an international distributor of personal computer and server technology, with offices in Canada, USA, UK, China, Japan and Australia. IT Xchange works with a broad network of domestic and international clients, providing customers with quality products that allow organizations to maintain their standard platforms for extended periods of time (Platform Maintenance) or to acquire technology appropriately matched to their applications (Appropriate Technology).

PartStock Computer is a leader in technology lifecycle investments for the educational customer base including K-12, college, and university. At the core of PartStock's foundation is the company's enduring commitment to customer service combined with a proven record delivering quality technology solutions. With a broad product inventory including Dell, HP, IBM and Lenovo, as well as industry leading certifications including Dell's Registered Partner and Microsoft's Authorized Education Reseller.

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Friday, November 29, 2002

VoiceAmerica Presents 'Power Talk: When Talent and Passion Collide, Success is Inevitable' with Andrea Sittig-Rolf

VoiceAmerica Presents 'Power Talk: When Talent and Passion Collide, Success is Inevitable' with Andrea Sittig-Rolf

Andrea Sittig-Rolf of Sittig Inc. interviews Zig and Tom Ziglar along with Michael Norton, President of Ziglar Inc. on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel Aug. 29, 2008 at 1pm PT.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) August 22, 2008

Andrea Sittig-Rolf, President and founder of Sittig Inc, author of three compelling sales books, developer of the "Blitz Experience," and owner of Sittig Incorporated (www. sittiginc. com), will interview Zig Ziglar, Tom Ziglar and Michael Norton on her new live internet talk radio show, "Power Talk: when Talent and Passion Collide, Success is Inevitable" Friday, August 29, 2008 at 1PM Pacitfic Time on VoiceAmerica's Business channel (www. modavox. com/VoiceAmericaBusiness (http://www. modavox. com/VoiceAmericaBusiness)) The show is re-broadcast 12 hours later and available through a 24/7 archive on the computer and through web enabled cell phones, nationally and internationally, away from the computer.

A talented author and speaker, Zig Ziglar has an appeal that transcends barriers of age, culture and occupation. Since 1970, he has traveled over five million miles across the world delivering powerful life improvement messages, cultivating the energy of change.

He has shared the platform with such distinguished Americans as Presidents Ford, Reagan and Bush, General Norman Schwarzkopf, Secretary of State Colin Powell, Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, Paul Harvey, Dr. Robert Schuller, plus numerous U. S. congressmen and governors. A well-known authority on complete and balanced success, Zig Ziglar has been recognized three times in the Congressional Record of the United States - for his work with youth in the drug war, and for his dedication to America and the free enterprise system.

Zig Ziglar's corporation is built upon the same philosophy he expounds to his audiences - hard work, common sense, fairness, commitment and integrity. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Ziglar offers public seminars, customized educational programs, workshops and keynote speakers - all focused on personal and professional development. Profoundly affecting the lives of people, Zig Ziglar has a client list that includes thousands of small and mid-sized businesses, Fortune 500 Companies, U. S. Government agencies, churches, schools and non-profit associations. In addition, Mr. Ziglar has written twenty-five celebrated books on personal growth, leadership, sales, faith, family and success.

Join us for a conversation with Zig Ziglar where you'll hear about Zig's "Home Court Advantage", the importance of integrity in your life, and how even at age 81, it's never too late to learn something new! Zig's son Tom will also join us, as well as Michael Norton, President of Ziglar Incorporated.

Power Talk: when Talent and Passion Collide, Success is Inevitable airs live on Fridays at 1 PM Pacific / 3 PM Central / 4 PM Eastern on the VoiceAmerica Business Network. To access the show, log on at http://www. modavox. com/VoiceAmericaBusiness (http://www. modavox. com/VoiceAmericaBusiness). All shows will be available in Andrea Sittig-Rolf's Content Library on the VoiceAmerica Business Network for on-demand and podcast download.

If interested in hosting a talk radio show on VoiceAmerica, contact Jeff Spenard, President of Internet Radio at 480-294-6417 or at jeff. spenard @ modavox. com.

Contact Executive Producer Jon Missall at 480-294-6419 for advertising / sponsorship information or other show details.

About Andrea Sittig-Rolf:
Andrea is the founder and President of Sittig Incorporated, a sales training and consulting organization based in Redmond, WA. She is also the developer and exclusive provider of The Blitz Experience®, an activity-based sales training program that empowers salespeople to schedule appointments with qualified prospects the day of the training, resulting in a pipeline full of new opportunities at the end of the day. Some of her clients include Hewlett-Packard, Washington Mutual Bank, ING Financial Services, Kimberly-Clark, and Microsoft. To sign up for Andrea's weekly newsletter visit www. sittiginc. com or call 206-769-4886. Remember "When talent and passion collide, success is inevitable."

About VoiceAmerica / Modavox:

(OTC. BB MDVX), Modavox is the leading producer and distributor of online talk radio content, streaming approximately 250 hours of live programs and scheduled replays weekly on its Modavox VoiceAmerica™ Network (http://www. voiceamerica. com (http://www. voiceamerica. com)). Modavox, Inc. (http://www. modavox. com (http://www. modavox. com)) is a pioneer in internet broadcasting, producing and syndicating online audio and video, and offering innovative, effective and comprehensive online tools for reaching targeted niche communities worldwide. Through its patented Modavox Central™ technology, Modavox "takes the search out of search," delivering content straight to desktops and internet-enabled devices. Through its proprietary StreamSafe™, WebcastWizard™ and Stream Syndicate™ tools, Modavox provides managed access for live and on-demand internet broadcasting and syndication, content management, online meetings, event management, enterprise communications and distance learning.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This release contains "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the Securities and Exchange Commission's "safe harbor" provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause Modavox's actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated, including the risk factors identified in Modavox's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Delta Beta Lambda Foundation Board Believes that the Universities Can Become a Leader in Establishing Nationwide Research and Core Components, to Effectively Address the 'Digital Divide' Issue

Delta Beta Lambda Foundation Board Believes that the Universities Can Become a Leader in Establishing Nationwide Research and Core Components, to Effectively Address the 'Digital Divide' Issue

Delta Beta Lambda Foundation forms "Academic Tech Team" to provide both a nucleation point for university professors, doctoral candidates and technology professionals with similar interests and background in areas of Technology, Urban Planning, Game Design, Digital Media and Science

Spartanburg, SC (PRWEB) July 12, 2008

Delta Beta Lambda Foundation forms "Academic Tech Team" to provide both a nucleation point for university professors, doctoral candidates and technology professionals with similar interests and background in areas of Technology, Urban Planning, Game Design, Digital Media and Science.

As a first step, it is necessary to bring together groups who are likely to play a pivotal role in developing academic and research programs to address the "Digital Divide" issue.

Team Objectives
Develop effective communication between academic professors across the world so that new ideas can be identified and developed, the ability and willingness of service, governmental and educational organizations to recognize and support new initiatives, and the availability of the resources necessary to implement and sustain "Digital Divide" program.

Team Goals
Improve Access Technology for low-income and disabled youth Develop complete and accurate research in order identify service areas Providing research and case studies that show how digital tools and applications can improve low-income youth and family education, health, employment, and civic opportunities. Explore opportunities for collaborative research Review the research findings of the various committee members Discuss developments in technology and its impact on the "Digital Divide"

Academic Areas
Urban Planning Technology & Science Game Design & Digital Entertainment

What we are Asking of our Team
Assist in establishing research guidelines that cover evaluation of community centers, educational institutions and local and state governments that service low-income youth.
Utilization of ACCESS our unique academic team blog to share research and information as it relates to our academic areas.
Listed in our Directory of Academic Team professionals.
Discuss developments in Technology and its impact on the "Digital Divide" with our team members.

We are seeking a team captains, team members to start this important mission.

If interested, feel free to call us at 1-866-658-1521 Toll Free or Email: academictech@technologyyouth. org

Http://www. technologyyouth. org (http://www. technologyyouth. org)

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Thursday, November 28, 2002

Grantham University and the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States Announce Partnership

Grantham University and the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States Announce Partnership

Grantham University announced that it has formed an educational partnership with the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) We Care For America Foundation.

Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) September 24, 2010

Grantham University, an online university (http://www. grantham. edu/) specializing in educating working adults, announced that it has formed an educational partnership with the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) We Care For America Foundation. Along with special tuition grants for EANGUS members and employees, Grantham University is also providing an annual full four-year scholarship to be awarded to an EANGUS member in early 2011.

“Grantham University is joining forces with EANGUS and its We Care For America Foundation to build awareness about the importance of a college education and provide association members and employees with the opportunity to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree,” said Dr. Cynthia Hoss, president of Grantham University.

“The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) is extremely proud and honored to be associated with Grantham University in this partnership to enhance the educational opportunities of our enlisted personnel,” said CMSgt Roger Hagan (Ret), president of EANGUS. “Grantham’s long history and founding ideology to enhance the educational opportunities of military personnel and EANGUS’s mission to improve the lives and careers of National Guard enlisted Soldiers and Airmen make this a perfect union. We certainly want to thank Grantham for their long association and generosity towards EANGUS and the hope of our continuing success to better serve the enlisted personnel of the National Guard of the United States of America.”

Grantham University was founded in 1951 by Donald Grantham, a veteran of World War II, to help prepare veterans for new jobs in the electronics’ industry and a better future upon their return to civilian life. Today, the University supports thousands of online students in 36 different associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Grantham’s accredited online degree programs (http://www. grantham. edu/programs/) allow students to access their coursework when and where it’s convenient for them, so they can fit education into their lives instead of arranging their lives around education. In a recent Student Satisfaction Survey, nearly nine out of ten students stated that they would enroll at Grantham again.

For more information about the University and its online degree programs, visit: http://www. grantham. edu (http://www. grantham. edu).

About EANGUS:
The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States was formally organized in 1972 with the goal of increasing the voice of enlisted persons in the National Guard. As such, EANGUS is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the status, welfare and professionalism of Enlisted members of the National Guard by supporting legislation that provides adequate staffing, pay, benefits, entitlements, equipment and installations for the National Guard. To learn more, visit: http://www. eangus. org (http://www. eangus. org).

About Grantham University:
Established in 1951, Grantham University is a private institution that specializes in online education for the working adult student. Its mission is to provide accessible, affordable, professionally relevant degree programs in a continuously changing global society. The University prepares graduates for careers in business, engineering technology, computer science, criminal justice, healthcare, nursing, information technology and other professional fields. Grantham University offers a military scholarship (http://www. grantham. edu/tuition/scholarships/) program for active duty, reserve, guard, veterans and military family members, as well as scholarships for law enforcement professionals. Grantham's courses are 100% online, allowing students to study at home, at work, on Temporary Duty (TDY) or from almost anywhere in the world. Accredited since 1961 by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, Grantham University has compiled a distinguished record as a respected and accredited distance learning university spanning six decades of service to education. For more information, visit www. grantham. edu or call 1-800-955-2527.

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Sunday, November 24, 2002

Nordblom Company, Inc. Announces Vice President of Marketing and Business Development; Anderson’s Appointment Illustrates Nordblom’s Focus on New Business Initiatives

Nordblom Company, Inc. Announces Vice President of Marketing and Business Development; Anderson’s Appointment Illustrates Nordblom’s Focus on New Business Initiatives

In a strategic effort to grow its third-party management and development business, Nordblom Company announces the appointment of Greg Anderson as Vice President of Marketing and New Business Development. Mr. Anderson joins Nordblom with nearly ten (10) years of corporate real estate marketing experience. Mr. Anderson will grow the company’s commercial property management business, as well as focus on the development opportunities in healthcare, higher education and private schools.

BURLINGTON, MA (PRWEB) May 26, 2006

In a strategic effort to grow its third-party management and development business, Nordblom Company announces the appointment of Greg Anderson as Vice President of Marketing and New Business Development. Mr. Anderson joins Nordblom with nearly ten (10) years of corporate real estate marketing experience. Mr. Anderson will grow the company’s commercial property management business, as well as focus on the development opportunities in healthcare, higher education and private schools.

“Greg’s addition to our team provides us with a new voice in linking the company’s capabilities to new business opportunities,” said Peter Nordblom, President of Nordblom Company. “His ability to develop strategic alliances and new partnerships with, among other things; healthcare organizations; colleges, universities and private secondary schools; venture capital sources; investors and real estate owners is significant. I am very pleased to have Greg join the Nordblom team.”

Prior to joining Nordblom, Mr. Anderson was corporate director of marketing for Newton Senior Living (NSL), a leading provider of senior housing in the Northeast, where in part, he was responsible for growing the Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York portfolio from 82% occupied to 95% in eleven months. Before joining NSL, Mr. Anderson was with Benchmark Assisted Living of Wellesley, MA and The ADS Group of Newton, MA. Earlier in his career, Mr. Anderson spent fifteen (15) years in radio and television journalism. He is a frequent speaker and author in the areas of marketing, customer service, sales and leadership.

A Hanover, NH native, Mr. Anderson resides in Weymouth, MA and is a graduate of Emerson College in Boston. Mr. Anderson has completed extensive training in the areas of leadership and sales management.

Nordblom Company, Inc. is a Burlington based full-service commercial and multi-family real estate firm founded in 1924, and with offices in Burlington, Boston and Brookline, Massachusetts. For over 80 years, Nordblom Company, Inc. has been a fixture in the Greater Boston real estate market, and an industry leader in property management, development and commercial brokerage services. Nordblom Company, Inc. is a regional firm offering uniquely tailored real estate services for corporations, landlords, investors, institutions and non-profits. Nordblom Company, Inc. offers the flexibility and focus of a regional firm, while offering the breadth of services of a national firm. Its flexible approach to real estate services means that each client receives individualized attention and personalized executive-level service. For more information, please visit www. nordblom. com.

Lisa N. McGonagle

Principal

Nickerson PR, Marketing & Events, Inc.

Phone: 617.861.5060

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Friday, November 22, 2002

SAIL LABS and CESTEL Announce Strategic Alliance

SAIL LABS and CESTEL Announce Strategic Alliance

SAIL LABS Technology, the recognized leader in automatic broadcast news transcription software, today announced its partnership with Cestel, a leading Spanish system integrator and service provider for the media industry. The collaboration will advance speech and multi media analysis solutions in key target markets in Spain.

(PRWEB) November 3, 2005

SAIL LABS Technology, the recognized leader in automatic broadcast news transcription software, today announced its partnership with Cestel, a leading Spanish system integrator and service provider for the media industry. The collaboration will advance speech and multi media analysis solutions in key target markets in Spain.

SAIL LABS has developed award winning speech technology solutions like the Media Mining System, a fully integrated information retrieval device to index multiple media streams in real-time. Applications range from broadcast news transcription and indexing, digital media asset management, video editing and cataloging to corporate education, presentation indexing, and call center data mining.

Cestel, the Madrid based system integrator and service provider, is a pioneer in the development of Internet, Voice Transactional Systems and CTI (Computer Telephony Integration).

SAIL LABS has chosen Cestel as main distributor for the Spanish market because of its experience and expertise in delivering technology solutions for various markets with a strong focus on the media industry. According to Adi Schmidthuber, Director of Business Development at SAIL LABS, there is a great potential in the area of digital archiving and indexing as well as media observation in Spain, where "The combination of our industry-leading technology solutions will open the door to promising opportunities and will strengthen both SAIL LABS' and Cestel's position in the Spanish market."

"Our partnership with SAIL LABS is a vital component of our strategy to continue to develop more efficient and cost-effective solutions for the benefit of our clients," says Richard Jacynycz, Business Development and Marketing Director at Cestel, adding that "the modular structure of the SAIL LABS' systems enables Cestel to offer value added solutions to clients without them having to 'rip and replace' existing solutions."

About Cestel

Centro Español de Servicios Telemáticos S. A. was founded in 1988 by the Progescar Group. Cestel is the leading system integrator and service provider for various industries in Spain, ranging from the public sector, the telecommunication market to the media industry. For more information about Cestel, please visit http://www. cestel. es (http://www. cestel. es).

About SAIL LABS Technology

SAIL LABS Technology (from ‘Speech–Artificial-Intelligence–Language Laboratories’) is one of the world’s leading innovators in the field of Speech Technology and ‘Natural Language Understanding’ creating high-end software for speech and multimedia analysis solutions. SAIL LABS Technology addresses the high-value speech technology markets of media indexing, media mining and spoken dialogue systems. Together with a global network of partners, SAIL LABS provides comprehensive solutions for vertical markets. Continual innovation at the leading edge of linguistic and IT research drives SAIL LABS' vision of creating technologies that enable advanced language understanding capabilities. For more information about SAIL LABS Technology, visit www. sail-technology. com.

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Thursday, November 21, 2002

Dr. Dhyana Ziegler Named in to Madison Who's Who of Executives and Professionals

Dr. Dhyana Ziegler Named in to Madison Who's Who of Executives and Professionals

Madison Who's Who of Executives and Professionals has included Dr. Dhyana Ziegler in the 2007-2008 edition of the registry.

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 27, 2007

Madison Who's Who wants to be the first to congratulate Dr. Ziegler on this achievement by notifying her peers that Dr. Ziegler has in fact reached a level of recognizable success in her professional field of Information Technology.

Dr. Dhyana Ziegler serves as the Assistant Vice President for Instructional Technology and Academic Affairs at Florida A&M University (FAMU). She supervises the Division of Instructional Technology that includes the Instructional Media Center, Distance Learning Programs and Activities, the Faculty Development Lab, and the Student Computer Lab. She also served as the Acting Vice President for Research and Director of University Planning & Analysis for the 2002-2003 academic year. Dr. Ziegler came to FAMU in 1997 after she was selected as the Garth C. Reaves Eminent Scholar Chair of Excellence in Journalism. Prior to that appointment, she served as Professor of Broadcasting at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville as well as the Associate Director for Diversity Resources and Educational Services supervising research and technology under the Office of the Chancellor. She worked for the University of Tennessee-Knoxville for 14 years where she was awarded her tenure and promotion to Full Professor. Dr. Ziegler is the first African-American to be elected as President of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville Faculty Senate and later was inducted into the University's African-American Hall of Fame. Dr. Ziegler has worked in higher education for over 20 years. She has a Ph. D in academic administration, an M. A. in radio and television, and her undergraduate degree is in the areas of journalism and music. She also attended Harvard University's Management and Leadership in Education Institute as part of her post-doctoral work and was awarded a Fulbright-Hays Scholarship for a Special Seminar to China in 2004.

Dr. Ziegler is the author of two books Thunder and Silence: The Mass Media in Africa and Molefi Kete Asante and Afrocentricity: In Praise and in Criticism and has written numerous book chapters, refereed journal articles, and other publications. Among her credits include serving as the co-author of the landmark Jane Pauley Task Force Report on the future of broadcast journalism entitled Tomorrows Broadcast Journalists published by the Society of Professional Journalists in 1997. Dr. Ziegler has also been the recipient of several grant awards and contracts including the National Science Foundation and the Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education. She has presented scholarly research papers and other academic presentations at numerous national and international conferences and workshops around the world.

Prior to her work in higher education, Dr. Ziegler worked for several mass media entities in New York City such as WCBS-TV and WNEW-TV as a reporter/producer. She also worked for Patten and Guest Productions where she served as the regional manager and supervised all operations including marketing, advertising, manufacturing, and record production. At Rosenfeld, Sirowitz & Lawson Advertising Agency she worked as a copywriter/producer for such products as Uncle Ben's rice, Schmidt's Beer, and McDonalds. In addition, she worked for Essence Magazine as a market researcher.

In 2005, Dr. Ziegler was named Genius Laureate as one of 500 Greatest Geniuses of the 21st Century by the American Biographical Institute.

She has most recently served as Ambassador for the USA at the Inaugural World Forum held July 4-9, 2006 at Oxford University.

As the Instructional Technology Administrator (Ph. D) for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Dr. Ziegler specializes in Educational Administration and her expertise lies in Communications and Technology.

The latest edition of Madison Who's Who is only available to those professionals who are included in the publication. This year's edition will, of course, be registered at the Library of Congress in Washington D. C.

For Newspaper or media contact only:
To verify the aforementioned individuals inclusion, contact Madison Who's Who at (718) 932-8011

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New Publication Addresses State-Level Worker-Classification Compliance

New Publication Addresses State-Level Worker-Classification Compliance

PJC Publishing Announces the Release of Hollrah’s State Guide on Independent Contractors by Washington, D. C. Attorney Russell Hollrah.

Gaithersburg, MD (PRWEB) August 18, 2010

PJC Publishing, LLC, the nation’s leading source of books, guides, and education on legal issues related to independent contractors and the contingent workforce, announces the release of Hollrah’s State Guide on Independent Contractors by Washington, D. C. attorney Russell Hollrah.

“The worker-classification issue is hot right now,” says Andrew Chapman, president of PJC Publishing. “Most states have either made legislative changes or are considering them, and Congress has several bills before it on the matter.”

Worker classification has attracted much attention in the past few years as state budgets have taken a beating. Seeking to close looming budget deficits, states have been scrutinizing potential sources of new revenue—one being unemployment taxes. Because companies are not required to pay unemployment taxes when they do business with independent contractors, instead of hiring employees, states are looking to make it easier for their labor departments to reclassify certain independent contractors as employees.

Independent contractors, however, are starting to feel the pinch as companies become reluctant to engage them, for fear of “misclassification” penalties. Boston’s National Public Radio affiliate, WBUR, reported last month that some freelancers in Massachusetts are losing clients in the wake of that state’s 2005 legislative tightening of its definition of independent contractor.

“Hollrah’s State Guide could not have come out at a better time,” says Chapman. “The regulatory environment regarding independent contractors is complex and changing. Companies are increasingly unsure of the status of the independent contractors with whom they do business. Mr. Hollrah is a nationally recognized authority on the topic and has created an excellent guide for doing business with independent contractors in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. It is a must-have resource for businesses, their advisors, and government agencies.”

You can find additional information on Hollrah’s State Guide on Independent Contractors, Russell Hollrah, and PJC Publishing at www. PJCLegalPublishing. com.

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Goodie Bagz Helped Give a HeroesÂ’ Welcome to Guests at the Star-studded Atlanta Heroes Awards by Creating Gift Bags Valued over $5,000

Goodie Bagz Helped Give a HeroesÂ’ Welcome to Guests at the Star-studded Atlanta Heroes Awards by Creating Gift Bags Valued over $5,000

The Atlanta Chapter of The Recording Academy® selected Goodie Bagz to help create celebrity gift bags for Usher, Janet Jackson, Jon Bon Jovi, Big Boi of Outkast, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, the B-52s and others to thank them for their support.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) April 26, 2005

Goodie Bagz helped create 50 gift bags for celebrities, other VIPs and the silent auction at the fourth annual Atlanta Heroes Awards, which took place at the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel in Atlanta, GA. “The contributing companies were so pleased to be part of such an exciting, and worthwhile event,” said Janelle Wilhite, owner of the Atlanta-based company which specializes in creating luxury gift bags for various special events.

The Atlanta Heroes Awards is the highest honor bestowed by the Atlanta Chapter of The Recording Academy® to recognize those who have contributed to the creative community. The proceeds from the event will benefit the MusiCares Foundation and regional professional arts education programs.

The attendees, including Usher and Michael Bolton, enjoyed gift bags valued over $5,000 each and contained:

Carry a Tune – Unique handbags designed from original LPs (actual album cover and vinyl record). Some celebrities received a purse made from one of their own albums, ($65-$125), www. carryatunepurses. com Inn at Palmetto Bluff – Gift certificate for a two-night stay in a luxurious riverfront cottage at this South Carolina Auberge resort, ($1,300), www. innatpalmettobluff. com Godeva – Camisole from the avant-garde loungewear collection, ($45), www. godevastudio. com Family and Esthetic Dentistry - Gift certificate for a free full mouth whitening, at a dental practice recently recognized as one of Atlanta’s best ($750), www. familyandestheticdentistry. com Paddywax – Premium candle made from the finest vegetable wax blend and natural fragrance oils, ($19), www. paddywax. com pb travel - Stylish, travel blankets with eye mask and pillow case for the health-conscious traveler, ($26), www. pb-travel. com Balance Yoga – Gift certificate for a free hot class or discounted unlimited week of yoga ($55), www. balanceyogaatlanta. com Nani Salon – Gift certificate for services at an Aveda Concept salon in Buckhead, ($50), www. nanisalon. com Woodhams Eye Clinic – Gift certificate towards lasik eye surgery at Atlanta’s first private eye clinic, which has the most precise and comfortable results, ($2,200 up to $4,500), www. woodhamseye. com Custom Identification – Gift certificate towards creation of items using a customized logo or design ($100), 678-564-0033. Woopsy-Daisy – Gift certificate for a unique custom handmade tote or handbag, ($100). www. woopsy-daisy. com the Hammam – Gift certificate for a massage or facial at one of Atlanta’s newest and most amazing spas, ($95), www. thehammam. com The Café at East Andrews – Gift certificate for dining in Buckhead in a unique atmosphere with European charm and an eclectic menu, ($25), www. eastandrews. com Australian Bakery Café – VIPs went home with scrumptious individual Lamingtons (sponge cake dipped in chocolate and coconut), ($2), www. australianbakerycafe. com Crunk Energy Drink – Atlanta Heroes got crunk with this high powered energy drink, ($1.99), www. crunkenergydrink. com

Other items provided by Wicked West PR:

NEXT Proteins – Detour protein candy bar, ($2), www. detourbar. com Kerastase – Provided hair products in tote courtesy of Soda Salon. www. sodasalon. com Ageless Remedies – Gift certificate towards any anti-aging treatment, ($50) Michael Bolton, Vintage CD

About Goodie bagz:

Goodie bagz is an Atlanta-based niche marketing company which creates VIP gift bags for various special events. Visit www. goodiebagz. net for more information.

Media Contact:

Janelle Wilhite

Goodie Bagz

888-692-8170

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Tuesday, November 19, 2002

The Library Resources Group Assigns Email and Postal Mailing Lists to Bethesda List Center

The Library Resources Group Assigns Email and Postal Mailing Lists to Bethesda List Center

Bethesda List Center, Inc. today announced a new mailing list from Library Resources Group, Librarian eNewsletter Subscribers.

Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) March 24, 2010

Bethesda List Center, Inc., www. bethesda-list. com, today announces a new mailing list from Library Resources Group, Librarian eNewsletter Subscribers.

Previously managed in-house, the list is now available from Bethesda List Center (BLC.) This Email mailing list permits qualified marketers to contact librarians who subscribe to one of five publications. The publications are:
O INFOcus
O Books, Bytes & Beyond
O Library Product News
O LibraryScope
O The Librarian's Yellow Pages

Each of these publications is focused on the various aspect of the librarian's professional responsibility.

These five publications identify the librarians by the type of institution they work in. This selection includes these library types:
O Academic Institutions 
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Sunday, November 17, 2002

The ICMA Centre Announces Launch of its Advanced Diploma in Investment Compliance

The ICMA Centre Announces Launch of its Advanced Diploma in Investment Compliance

The ICMA Centre announces new comprehensive course for compliance professionals in the financial markets

Whiteknights, Berkshire (PRWEB) July 14, 2010

The ICMA Centre and the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) have announced the most comprehensive programme for compliance professionals currently available in the financial markets - the Advanced Diploma in Investment Compliance.

The new programme builds on the success of the Diploma in Capital Markets, Regulation and Compliance, launched in 2006 by the University of Reading and FINRA, by embedding the most successful UK industry qualification - the CISI Diploma in Investment Compliance - within an enhanced training programme for compliance professionals.

Professor John Board, director of the ICMA Centre commented: "The merging of these qualifications will lead to a cleaner and better defined route to the professional certification and demonstration of competence that is so much in demand following the financial crisis".

The Centre also offers a compliance finance degree (http://www. icmacentre. ac. uk/study_and_research/msc_finance (http://www. icmacentre. ac. uk/study_and_research/msc_finance)) programme titled MSc Capital Markets, Regulation and Compliance which was developed to meet the growing need for compliance trained graduates. Launched in 2006, the degree is attracting a great amount of interest from those already working in the financial markets and pre-experience graduates.

The ICMA Centre's director, Professor John Board is an expert in the field of market regulation, he has acted as consultant to, among others, the House of Commons, the Financial Services Authority, the London Stock Exchange, the European Commission and many of London's financial markets.

About the ICMA Centre:
The ICMA Centre at Henley Business School, University of Reading is unique and has an international reputation for undergraduate, postgraduate finance courses (http://www. icmacentre. ac. uk/ (http://www. icmacentre. ac. uk/)) and executive education (http://www. icmacentre. ac. uk/executive_education (http://www. icmacentre. ac. uk/executive_education)) for the financial markets.

Established in 1991 with funding provided by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) in Zurich, the Centre's state-of-the-art facilities are among the best in Europe. Housed in its own award winning building the Centre contains the largest simulated dealing facilities in Europe as well as outstanding teaching and research space.

For more information on this Press Release or the ICMA Centre, please contact:
Lucy Hogg
Marketing Manager
ICMA Centre
Henley Business School
Whiteknights
RG6 6BA
+44 (0118) 378 6496
Www. icmacentre. ac. uk

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Saturday, November 16, 2002

Joseph Rosenfeld Announces New Courses On Dressing Professional Men for Image Professionals

Joseph Rosenfeld Announces New Courses On Dressing Professional Men for Image Professionals

Joseph Rosenfeld Image Mentor has announced two new training courses for professional image consultants who want to include consulting services for professional men within their practices.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) July 12, 2007

Joseph Rosenfeld Image Mentor (http://jrimagementor. com/ (http://jrimagementor. com/)) has announced two new training courses for professional image consultants who want to include consulting services for professional men within their practices.

Sharp Dressed Man Image Training (register at http://jrimagementor. com/registration. htm (http://jrimagementor. com/registration. htm)) is a comprehensive 4-day training experience that provides strong assessment skills tailored to working with professional men that includes information on the modern psychology of men and skills for selecting all ranges of clothing for a man's wardrobe. Course dates are September 17-20 and December 3-6 in 2007 and March 10-13 and June 17-20 in 2008.

Suit-Able: Selecting Tailored Clothing and Accessories for Men (http://jrimagementor. com/contact. htm (http://jrimagementor. com/contact. htm)), is a 3 hour "crash course" for AICI Chapter groups and offers a prime opportunity to learn skills required for making a variety of appropriate clothing selections for men.

Both courses are led by Joseph Rosenfeld, the only male Certified Image Professional (CIP) in North America. For nearly twenty years, Joseph Rosenfeld has worked specifically with professional men within high-end retail and as a successful image consultant.

Each of the training programs have been approved to award Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to image consultants in need of maintaining professional certification. The Sharp Dressed Man Image Training offers 2.4 CEUs and Suit-Able: Selecting Tailored Clothing and Accessories for Men offers 0.3 CEUs. According to Rosenfeld, "Regardless of whether participants needs to earn CEUs, my due diligence ensures that they receive current information and technical knowledge through a systematic program that meets the approval of an internationally recognized association."

Rosenfeld says that establishing these training programs "fills a need in the image consulting industry. Many image consultants regularly express interest in having learning experiences about working with men." The Sharp Dressed Man Image Training program contains 72 learning outcomes and covers such areas as how to assess and organize male clients, modern men's psychology, men's grooming and wardrobe development covering all ranges of menswear.

As an active member of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI), Joseph Rosenfeld served on both the South Central Chapter and San Francisco Bay Area Chapter boards. He also edits AICI's industry-based on-line publication, Connections, and is also the 'Style' columnist for the Metro Silicon Valley, writing on matters of image, style and trends as well as behavior and attitude, while reaching out to male and female readers.

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Friday, November 15, 2002

15 Million Athletic Recruiting Connections…And Growing

15 Million Athletic Recruiting Connections…And Growing

BeRecruited. com’s interactive platform connects high school student-athletes, college coaches across 31 sports in record numbers

Atlanta, Ga. (PRWEB) May 25, 2010

beRecruited. com, the country’s leading online athletic recruiting service connecting high school student-athletes with college coaches, has now facilitated more than 15 million connections between aspiring high school athletes and college coaches looking for qualified student athletes.

“beRecruited. com provides a seamless, personal and affordable way to connect high school student-athletes with college coaches through our proprietary platform,” said Jeff Cravens, president of beRecruited. “The network helps thousands of athletes take control of their recruiting process and find the right fit both athletically and academically by giving them information, access and exposure to every college program in the country.”

By creating a profile with beRecruited. com, high school athletes can instantly connect with college coaches from 31 different sports. Athletes are able to update their profiles with recent statistics, videos and photos while researching the programs that offer both their sport and their areas of academic interests through the Colleges section. College coaches can then view the profiles that fit their program’s criteria and connect with the athletes. Coaches are alerted via email when a profile is created that fits their parameters.

In 2010, the site has generated more than 3.5 million direct connections between aspiring high school athletes and college coaches – an average of more than 26,000 connections per day. beRecruited student-athletes graduating in 2010 have reported their athletic and academic commitments to more than 1,500 different colleges and universities.

As the leading resource in recruiting education for high school athletes and their families, beRecruited’s community of more than 800,000 registered users share information and experiences. Athletes that report their commitments to universities share advice based on their experiences in beRecruited's Committed Athlete section. Following are some examples:

Keith Coty, football, La Mirada (Calif.) High School, committed to Yale:
“Just be active and get involved. Be in control and good things will happen. If you have initiative and work to get into school, you will end up going somewhere special. beRecruited does a good job of allowing student-athletes to come in contact with college coaches.”

Trevor Ritchie, basketball, Wilson High School (Portland, Ore.), committed to Colorado School of Mines:
“Colorado School of Mines actually found me on beRecruited. com by matching my academic and athletic performance and my planned major to their institution. Schools like Mines have a very limited pool of qualified applicants based on their academic standards and beRecruited was able to bring us together.”

Julianne Bigler, cross country, West Potomac High (Alexandria, Va.) committed to Virginia Tech:
“Be responsive and honestly provide your status and interest -- they need to know your interest so that they can include you in their plans or move on. Take the time to speak with those coaches who personally call you and want to talk with you -- you learn something new from each coach and each provides you with valuable perspectives. They love to talk to you about their programs, goals, and college atmosphere!! Have fun exploring all aspects of your potential future college experience and continue to enjoy your sport as you prepare for college!!”

Austin Smith, football, Palos Verdes Peninsula High (Rolling Estates, Calif.), committed to Elmhurst College:
“Before I used beRecruited. com, I had gotten a total of two letters from colleges, but after I used this website, I was in contact with about 10 college coaches and I had a lot more options than I did without beRecruited.”

BeRecruited still has a number of 2010 graduates that are actively engaged in the recruiting process.

Joshua Clayton, football and basketball, Houston Christian High School:
“I have been contacted by at least 25 college coaches. Actually, there are so many colleges that have contacted me because of beRecruited I can't mention them all. However, almost every school that has recruited me has come from beRecruited. Thanks to the network, I have chosen to apply at five colleges and have been accepted at all five. In addition, I have been offered over $32,000 in scholarships directly because of beRecruited.”

About beRecruited. com:
BeRecruited’s service is free, maintaining the founders’ principle of providing a robust, cost-effective resource for athletes. For a one-time fee of $59.99 or a monthly fee of $14.99, student-athletes can enhance their profiles by becoming a deluxe-user. Founded in 2000 by Ryan Spoon, a collegiate swimmer for Duke University, it was first created exclusively for NCAA swimming and diving and now serves athletes and coaches from 31 different sports. For more information, visit http://www. berecruited. com.

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Tuesday, November 12, 2002

Free Webinar Series Hosted By Abel-Womack Integrated Handling Solutions to Focus on Supply Chain Excellence

Free Webinar Series Hosted By Abel-Womack Integrated Handling Solutions to Focus on Supply Chain Excellence

The series, entitled "Supply Chain Excellence: Delivered to Your Desk," will address topics of interest and key challenges facing supply chain operations in today's competitive market.

Lawrence, MA (PRWEB) April 7, 2005

Abel-Womack Integrated Handling Solutions, a leading supply chain integrator, today announced the launch of a series of educational webinars for supply chain professionals. The series, entitled "Supply Chain Excellence: Delivered to Your Desk," will address topics of interest and key challenges facing supply chain operations in today's competitive market. All webinars are free of charge and attendees can conveniently access the webinar right from their desktop. Abel-Womack's goal, by sharing their extensive knowledge and experience, is to assist supply chain professionals in achieving their key logistic objective – to increase overall corporate profitability.

The first webinar in the series, "The S. I.B. A.K. I.S. Principle: See It Big And Keep It Simple," will be held on May 10th, 2005 at 3:00PM EST. This presentation will address developing a "Best in Class" supply chain through a phased implementation approach.

This webinar will help attendees to:

 Understand process and technology alternatives  Determine what state-of-the-art automation/technology can address specific business objectives  Streamline material flow throughout the warehouse  Integrate the business model, process, and technology into a seamless end-to-end solution  Plan and implement warehouse improvements in a phased approach – ensuring manageable costs with minimally disruption to the business

To register for this webinar, visit www. abelwomack. com/events. htm (http://www. abelwomack. com/events. htm) and select "View Schedule" and then the "Register Now" icon. The registration process allows interested parties to invite colleagues to the webinar.

"In todayÂ’s highly evolved supply chain environment, it is even more critical for companies to stay abreast of industry developments. Unfortunately, supply chain professionals are busier than ever and usually don't have the time to attend traditional seminars," stated John Croce, President and CEO of Abel-Womack Integrated Handling Solutions. "We have addressed this need by introducing a webinar series. This allows companies to secure pertinent information in a format that requires a minimal time investment."

"As an Abel-Womack customer, I am looking forward to these webinars. Time is money, therefore I prefer the convenience of participating via the web," said Rick Thorn, Distribution Engineering Manager, New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. "Abel-Womack has been in the material handling business since 1922. Their wealth of combined knowledge and experience is very rare."

About Abel-Womack Integrated Handling Solutions:

Abel-Womack provides application specific, mission critical, integrated solutions for the supply chain, from a single fork lift truck to outfitting an entire facility. With a unique array of capabilities, Abel-Womack offers clients a single source for design engineering, equipment procurement and on-going support. Their broad range of world-class products include Raymond lift trucks, Remstar carousels, Hytrol and other premier brands of conveyor, as well as industry leading storage systems, overhead lifting equipment and warehouse management software. Committed to long-term client relationships, the Abel-Womack business model is dedicated to: Engineering the Solution, Managing the Process and Supporting the Results. For more information, visit: www. abelwomack. com

Contact:

Kelly Friedland

Abel-Womack Integrated Handling Solutions

978-989-9400 Ext. 667

Kfriedland@abelwomack. com

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Monday, November 11, 2002

Private Equity Firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Company Selects SunGard's STN to Help Automate Trade Execution

Private Equity Firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Company Selects SunGard's STN to Help Automate Trade Execution

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Company (KKR), a leading global alternative asset manager and private equity firm, has selected SunGard's STN Securities solution to help improve its trading efficiency from price discovery through execution.

Wayne, PA (Vocus) June 16, 2009

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Company (KKR), a leading global alternative asset manager and private equity firm, has selected SunGard's STN Securities solution to help improve its trading efficiency from price discovery through execution. STN Securities is part of the SunGard Transaction Network, an order routing network for equities, fixed income and options, connecting asset managers, issuers, and broker-dealers globally.

In today's financial climate, asset managers need to position their businesses in a way that helps them to effectively compete for assets and reduce transaction expenses. To achieve this, they need trading tools that help them enhance communication between institutions while improving execution quality and transparency. STN helps automate the steps in the trade lifecycle from order and execution through the post-trade process. In addition to providing KKR with a reliable order routing network, STN will integrate with KKR's order management system to help achieve a straight-through processing environment.

Ed Brandman, chief information officer at KKR, said, "Through its extensive network connectivity SunGard's STN will give our firm the tools we need to help us gain increased liquidity access, price transparency and transaction data integrity."

Kevin Rafferty, president of SunGard's wealth management business, said, "SunGard provides asset managers with solutions that help them focus on managing and growing their clients' assets. STN provides the connectivity, automation and reliability to help asset managers gain control of transaction costs, minimize failure rates and streamline their trading processes."

About Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Company
Established in 1976, KKR is a leading global alternative asset manager. KKR's franchise is sponsoring and managing funds that make investments in private equity, fixed income and other assets in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Throughout its history, KKR has brought a long-term investment approach, focusing on working in partnership with management teams of its portfolio companies and investing for future competitiveness and growth. Funds that KKR sponsors include traditional private equity funds and KKR Private Equity Investors, L. P. (Euronext Amsterdam: KPE), a permanent capital fund that invests in KKR-identified investments; two credit strategy funds, KKR Financial Holdings LLC (NYSE: KFN) and the KKR Strategic Capital Funds, which make investments in debt transactions; and separately managed accounts focused on a variety of asset classes. KKR has offices in New York, Menlo Park, San Francisco, Houston, Washington D. C., London, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Beijing, Mumbai and Sydney. More information about KKR is available at: http://www. kkr. com.

About STN
A trade automation, compliance and connectivity solution, the SunGard Transaction Network (STN) links institutions throughout the financial services value chain, facilitating the purchase and sale of many securities types, including U. S. and foreign equities, fixed income, mutual funds, money market funds, certificates of deposit, and commercial paper. Integrated directly with SunGard systems and with third-party systems, STN helps automate the entire transaction lifecycle.

About SunGard
SunGard is one of the world's leading software and IT services companies. SunGard serves more than 25,000 customers in more than 70 countries, including the world's 25 largest financial services companies.

SunGard provides software and processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector. SunGard also provides disaster recovery services, managed IT services, information availability consulting services and business continuity management software.

With annual revenue exceeding $5 billion, SunGard is ranked 435 on the Fortune 500 and is the largest privately held business software and services company on the Forbes list of private businesses. Based on information compiled by Datamonitor*, SunGard is the third largest provider of business applications software after Oracle and SAP. Continuity, Insurance & Risk has recognized SunGard as service provider of the year an unprecedented five times. For more information, please visit SunGard at http://www. sungard. com.
*January 2009 Technology Vendors Financial Database Tracker http://www. datamonitor. com

STN Brokerage Services offered throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific are provided by SunGard Global Execution Services Limited - Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority * Registered in England and Wales No. 3127109 * Registered Office: 25 Canada Square, London E14 5LQ. SunGard Global Execution Services Limited is exempted from licensing under Australia Securities & Investments Commission Class Order 03/1099 and is regulated by the FSA under UK laws, which differ from Australian laws.

STN Brokerage Services offered throughout the United States are provided by SunGard Institutional Brokerage Inc. * Member FINRA/SIPC * 377 E. Butterfield Rd., Suite 800 * Lombard, IL, USA 60148

STN Order Routing Services provided in Japan and Singapore is provided by SunGard Business Systems.

Trademark Information: SunGard, the SunGard logo and STN are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunGard Data Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U. S. and other countries. All other trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

For more information, contact:
Adriana Senior
SunGard
Tel: +1 718-578-1130

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Sunday, November 10, 2002

“Business & Beyond” to Feature Easi Media on CNBC

“Business & Beyond” to Feature Easi Media on CNBC

Easi Media, Inc., a leading small business educational company devoted to promoting entrepreneurship, provides small business with access to educational products, resources, business tools and information with the goal to advance knowledge and foster business development through entrepreneurship education and research

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) April 8, 2005

Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of EasiMedia, Inc. for its innovative, educational television series, Business & Beyond, to be featured in a segment on “Business Resource Solutions” in the “Small Business Tools” series.

Easi Media, Inc., a leading small business educational company devoted to promoting entrepreneurship, provides small business with access to educational products, resources, business tools and information with the goal to advance knowledge and foster business development through entrepreneurship education and research.

Easi Media's highly acclaimed free business resource CD-ROM iEdition has been developed to shorten the time it takes to research a business venture and provide small business with immediate access to business information, ideas and concepts, hints and tips on running a successful business, opportunities, industry resources, tax and small business regulations, exporting and importing guides, products and services directly from their desktop. Users receive business-critical information and the analytical tools necessary to take their business to the next level or to achieve a competitive advantage and success in small business. The company has more than 350 small business learning products available online at www. easimedia. com to help bolster the entrepreneurÂ’s personal and professional education.

Easi Media, Inc. has formed high quality CD-ROM distribution partnerships with these major players in small business:

U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA), providing Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), Women Business Centers and Business Information Centers with access to the free business resource CD; SCORE “Counselors to America’s Small Business” provide a free business resource CD to small business owners and entrepreneurs who receive personal, field and email counseling from SCORE’s network of 10,500 volunteer counselors or attend one of the more than 5,000 local business training workshops SCORE chapters hold each year. Visit www. score. org; Staples, Inc. promotes the education of small business by providing customers and web site visitors access to the electronic version of business resource CD on their online web site at www. staples. com and; Fiducial, Inc. a major accounting and financial counseling and services - oriented company provides access to the business resource CD via their 400 offices nationally and online at www. fiducial. com

“Easi Media is extremely pleased to have been selected to participate in the ‘Business and Beyond’ television program”, said Theodore Van Der Merwe, president and CEO of Easi Media, Inc. “As a participant in the ‘Business Resource Solutions’ program, Easi Media’s business resource CD and educational products will be discussed as a viable option to small business education and research. We expect to receive an enthusiastic response from both small business owners, self-employed individuals and entrepreneurs.”

The airing is tentatively scheduled for late spring 2005. "Business and Beyond" will be featured on CNBC, and repeat airings will take place 75 times in 25 leading markets across the United States.

For more information, contact: Theodore Van Der Merwe - President & CEO, at 858-672-1089 or visit Easi Media, Inc. online www. easimedia. com.

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Looking Beyond 2025, Financial Families in the UK Extended from Necessity could Exceed One Household in every 100

Looking Beyond 2025, Financial Families in the UK Extended from Necessity could Exceed One Household in every 100

Dublin (PRWEB) September 27, 2005

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c24668 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c24668)) has announced the addition of Extended Financial Families Market Assessment 2005 to their offering

The concept of the `extended financial family' has been developed by Skipton Building Society. The extended financial family has the potential to provide social welfare and to save the Government money in the process. Middle-income groups — junior managers and professionals, small employers, the self-employed and skilled workers — are the most likely to need to pool resources to care for dependants and protect assets for the future. The problems include fragmented families that do not wish to co-operate, the inheritance taxation regime that penalises inter-generation transfers, a shortage of suitable housing with annexes and the lack of value that the Government — and society — places on unpaid work such as caring for dependants.

The Government faces a democratic trap. The elderly, who are rising in number, are far more likely to vote than the young, and the elderly want higher basic pensions. Yet no government can afford a significant rise in the basic pension without a painful rise in taxation, or unless it forces all those in their 60s to stay in work. The latter scenario depends on there being enough jobs available and on elderly workers being fit and having no caring responsibilities.

From age 50, income from wages and salaries falls off rapidly. From age 75, more than half of households' income is from social security benefits. If more households are to be financially viable in the future, a higher proportion of income will have to come from employment and self-employment after the age of 50. The most affluent 1% of adults own almost a quarter of all marketable assets, but the polarisation is even more striking when dwellings are excluded: there is almost nothing left for the least affluent half of the population.

UK households are spending vastly more than their income. The average gap in 2003/2004 was almost £22 a week. The situation was far worse for four in every five households. The overall average was improved by the large surpluses of the 10% of households with the highest earnings. The annual deficit was highest among the poorest 10% of households, but the annual deficit exceeded £2,500 between the fourth and the seventh deciles and was more than £2,000 in the eighth decile. The figures highlight the phenomenon of middle-income households who are being kept afloat financially by the value of the equity in their homes, and who are thus vulnerable to any downturn in the property market.

In 2005, the UK dependency ratio — the proportion of pensioners to those of working age between 20 and 64 — is 27%. By 2020, the ratio is likely to rise to 33% and in 2050 it could be 47%. Demographic pressures alone will force many middle-aged offspring either to look after their parents or to see them live in poverty. One possible outcome is a rise in neglect of the elderly.

The indebtedness of so many households means that it will be hard for them to amass enough savings to repay their mortgages and build up their pension funds. Multi-generation households, sharing expenditure, should develop quickly in the hard-pressed middle echelons of UK society, as they face debt, the costs of education, housing and retirement, and reduced inheritance expectations as the elderly use their capital to support themselves. Looking beyond 2025, financial families extended from necessity could exceed one household in every 100. If households' finances worsen considerably, this scenario could be a reality in 2015 or sooner.

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c24668 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c24668)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Interview a Host of Authors at LinuxWorld and NetworkWorld Canada 2006

Interview a Host of Authors at LinuxWorld and NetworkWorld Canada 2006

More than a dozen authors will be among the all-expert lineup of speakers at LinuxWorld and NetworkWorld Conference and Expo 2006, April 24 – 26, Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Having written extensively on hot IT topics such as wikis, PHP, Open Source, and Linux, these tech-endowed wordsmiths will shed their own unique perspective on the mixed environment phenomenon as it relates to businesses.

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) March 3, 2006

More than a dozen authors will be among the all-expert lineup of speakers at LinuxWorld and NetworkWorld Conference and Expo 2006, April 24 – 26, Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Having written extensively on hot IT topics such as wikis, PHP, Open Source, and Linux, these tech-endowed wordsmiths will shed their own unique perspective on the mixed environment phenomenon as it relates to businesses.

Authors speaking at LWNW 2006 include:

Tony Howlett, author of Open Source Security Tools Alan Knight, author of Mastering ENVY/Developer CA Callahan, author of Mastering Windows Server 2003 Kevin Shockey, author of Building Mono on Windows Dee Ann LeBlanc, author of Linux for Dummies Chris Shiflett, author of HTTP Developer's Handbook Essential PHP Security Dan Shoemaker, author of Information Assurance for the Enterprise, a Roadmap to Information Security Brian Foote, author of Late Binding as a Philosophy of Life Gautam Guliani, author of Open Source for the Enterprise Charles Edge, author of Mac Tiger Server Black Book Jim Van Meggelen, author of Asterisk: The Future of Telephony Peter Thoeny, author of Wikis in the Workplace: A Practical Guide to Collaborating, Creating Knowledge, and Sharing Information JP Morgenthal, author of Enterprise Information Integration: A Pragmatic Approach

The LWNW conference roster is entirely non-vendor, consisting of respected authors as well as industry experts and end users. This ensures that attendees get the value of information minus the sales pitch. For those interested in finding out about what vendors have to offer, the Applications & Solutions track features the latest in mixed environment products and services. By providing undiluted education throughout three days of tutorials and seminars, the LWNW conference is truly one of a kind.

For more information on these authors and other speakers at the LWNW 2006 conference please visit http://www. lwnwexpo. plumcom. ca/conference. cfm (http://www. lwnwexpo. plumcom. ca/conference. cfm)

Media interested in interviewing speakers at LWNW 2006 please contact Stephanie Cole (contact details below).

LINUXWORLD & NETWORKWORLD CANADA (LWNW)

LinuxWorld & NetworkWorld (LWNW) Canada Conference & Expo 2006 is “Where the IT Industry Meets!” LWNW 2006 is the number one marketplace for management and IT professionals to interact, learn about the newest applications and solutions, and see demonstrations of leading information technology based products and services in a mixed environment. The world-renowned, multi-sector event zeros in on technology pillars: security, dynamic storage, network management, communications, systems architecture, business solutions, server applications VOIP, ITIL, governance, web applications, and more. Exceptional non-commercial, educational programming conducted by renowned authors, academics and end users includes case studies and tutorials, demonstrating real-life applications and solutions.

For detailed information about the trade show, conference and keynotes visit www. lwnwexpo. plumcom. ca.

Visit our news portals at:

Linux -- http://www. realworldlinuxbiz. com (http://www. realworldlinuxbiz. com)
Networking -- http://www. rwnbiz. com (http://www. rwnbiz. com)

Media members are encouraged to pre-register and receive a complete conference preview guide.

For further information:

Stephanie Cole

LinuxWorld & NetworkWorld Canada

Event Publicist

(905) 695-0123 x211

Www. lwnwexpo. plumcom. ca

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Saturday, November 9, 2002

Intelligence Conference Promotes First Annual Case Competition

Intelligence Conference Promotes First Annual Case Competition

The Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) is pleased to present its first annual case competition at the 20th Annual International Conference & Exhibition from April 6-9, 2005 at the Chicago Hyatt Regency, Chicago, IL. Showcase your top-notch analysis skills at the largest gathering of competitive intelligence professionals in the world. Here is your opportunity to compete among the best and the brightest on a challenging case, present your work, and win a terrific prize. The case competition question: What will be the most significant strategic competitive threat to the Las Vegas casino industry five years from now?

(PRWEB) February 10, 2005

The Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) is pleased to present its first annual case competition at the 20th Annual International Conference & Exhibition from April 6-9, 2005 at the Chicago Hyatt Regency, Chicago, IL. Showcase your top-notch analysis skills at the largest gathering of competitive intelligence professionals in the world.

Here is your opportunity to compete among the best and the brightest on a challenging case, present your work, and win a terrific prize. The case competition question: What will be the most significant strategic competitive threat to the Las Vegas casino industry five years from now?

Case competition participants will have an opportunity to put their competitive intelligence skills to work in a competitive setting. The top five teams will present their findings and recommendations to a panel of CI legends and experts. Judging will be based on the originality and thoroughness of each presentation. The winning team and four other finalists will receive a prize, and the winners will be asked to present their briefing to the SCIP membership at large at the general session on the second day of the conference, April 8, 2005.

The case competition judges include: Jan Herring, President, Herring and Associates; Wayne Rosenkranz, Director, Intelligence Affairs, AstraZeneca; and Melanie Wing, Vice President, Competitive Intelligence at JP Morgan Chase Card Services.

How do you get involved to win this exciting competition?

1. Sign up for the SCIP 2005 Annual International Conference & Exhibition at www. scip. org/chicago (http://www. scip. org/chicago) (only SCIP05 attendees can participate in the case competition – no additional fees are necessary to participate). Teams will consist of two people, and if you do not have a partner, SCIP will pair you up with someone.

2. Make an argument. You must demonstrate originality and persuasiveness in 500 words or less.

3. Establish a fact pattern. Your argument must be built upon a reasonable foundation of fact.

4. Remember the implications. Insight must translate into actions.

5. Get ready. If you make it through the final round, your argument will be challenged on multiple fronts by a panel of very experienced CI professionals who bring their own ideas to the table.

Sign up today at www. scip. org/chicago (http://www. scip. org/chicago)! Proposals are now being accepted and the deadline for submission is MARCH 14, 2005. For additional competition requirements, process information, deadlines and criteria, please visit www. scip. org/chicago (http://www. scip. org/chicago). Or contact Elizabeth Reed-Martinez, Director of Education and Training at +1.703.379.00696, ext. 110 or via email at: ekrm@scip. org.

About SCIP The Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) is the only global not-for-profit membership organization for everyone involved with the development and use of competitive intelligence. SCIPÂ’s mission is to enhance the success of its members through leadership, education, advocacy and networking. For more information, visit www. scip. org or call +1-703-739-0696.

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I-paralegal. com Explains the Need for Paralegal Education

I-paralegal. com Explains the Need for Paralegal Education

Mount Kisco, NY (PRWEB) September 24, 2005

According to i-paralegal. com, paralegals help make lawyers look organized. They typically sort, prepare, photocopy, and index documents, while also interviewing witnesses or conducting hearings.

Many programs exist to train paralegals. NFPA recommends a formal paralegal education program, which approximately 84 percent of current paralegals have. Training programs consist of 24 semester hours in legal studies. NFPA offers the Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam to establish and recognize high standards in the paralegal profession. In order to qualify for the exam, a paralegal must have a bachelorÂ’s degree, have completed an accredited paralegal program, and have at least two years of paralegal experience.

As i-paralegal. com explains, the level of education needed to become a paralegal depends the kind of paralegal work desired and the length of a paralegal career. A recent college graduate, for example, who wants to be a paralegal in order to help her chances of getting into law school, may not want to seek additional training. A person wishing to become a career paralegal, on the other hand, would benefit from the additional training.

About i-paralegal. com

Paralegals provides detailed information about paralegal jobs, schools, training, courses, certificates, and services. For more information go to http://www. i-paralegal. com (http://www. i-paralegal. com) and/or visit its sister site at http://www. i-notarypublic. com (http://www. i-notarypublic. com) for related information.

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Wednesday, November 6, 2002

Free Real Estate Investors Seminars Available Online at the Center for Real Estate Wealth

Free Real Estate Investors Seminars Available Online at the Center for Real Estate Wealth

The Center for Real Estate Wealth is the only site for real estate investors to offer complete online video seminars, audio lessons and reliable real estate lessons focused on taking advantage of the tremendous opportunities available to real estate investors today.

Garland, TX (PRWEB) February 25, 2008

The Center for Real Estate Wealth is offering a free tour inside their library of real estate investing education. For a limited time, you can take a free tour of and watch four online real estate seminars, listen to audio lessons and read about the latest techniques and strategies for making money with real estate.

The free tour includes information about how to buy foreclosures and effective ways to get a short sale plus other popular real estate investing topics. "Our most popular audio is Jack Miller talking about how to build confidence," says co-founder Jackie Lange.

The Center for Real Estate Wealth is the only site for real estate investors to offer complete online video seminars, audio lessons and reliable real estate lessons focused on taking advantage of the tremendous opportunities available to real estate investors today

The hundreds of hours of real estate training at the new portal makes it possible for investors to learn from the comfort of home without going to expensive seminars. Investors can also avoid the hassles, and expense, of traveling.

CREWealth. com features real estate training from the industry's leading experts. For the first time in 40 years, the real estate strategies of legendary investment guru Jack Miller, are available online at www. CREWealth. com Miller was the first to start the single home investment movement in the 1970s. Today Miller's real estate investment seminars are among the most popular in the world held before thousands of attendees including many who have been regulars for decades.

"We're delighted to be able to bring this wealth of top-notch investment know-how to the Internet. Jack Miller has maintained an impeccable reputation with his customers. People sense his authenticity because he is still involved on a daily basis with buying, selling and investing in real estate. He talks the talk and walks the walk, unlike many in the seminar business today," said Chris Miller, Jack's son and co-founder of CREWealth. com

The free tour gives real estate investors an opportunity to check out the superior quality if information available at www. CREWealth. com.

Site content is updated weekly, giving members strong motivation to return each day to see what new information has been posted. "Members appreciate the opportunity to learn from home at their convenience. Plus investors get free coaching and mentoring at the CREWealth. com Mastermind Forum," Lange said.

See the site at http://wwww. CREWealth. com (http://wwww. CREWealth. com) for your free tour.

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Fall Enrollment at Discovery Point: Marching to the Tune of Fun and Discovery

Fall Enrollment at Discovery Point: Marching to the Tune of Fun and Discovery

Discovery Point gave its fall enrollment season a grand kickoff, with some help from the Gwinnett Braves and all 58 Discovery Point Franchises. Months of planning came together in a day full of fun and discovery.

Lawrenceville, GA (PRWEB) August 25, 2010

Discovery Point gave its fall enrollment season a grand kickoff, with some help from the Gwinnett Braves and all 58 Discovery Point Franchises. Months of planning came together in a day full of fun and discovery.

The fall enrollment festivities began on July 31st at the Gwinnett Braves game. As children entered the stadium, they received Discovery Point kazoos, and were then invited to march along with Chopper, the Gwinnett Braves' mascot, in a lap around the field. Discovery Point owners, Cliff and Diane Clark, were in attendance, as well as franchisees, Center staff members, and corporate team members. Why kazoos? "The theme of our celebration is 'harmony', because Discovery Point works in harmony with parents to give children a creative and balanced educational, child care experience," said Cindy Sutt, owner of Rock, Paper, Scissors, the creative firm responsible for Discovery Point's marketing. "It was so much fun to see kids' faces light up when they were told they'd meet Chopper, and march around the field in the kazoo band. This was one of those moments that both kids and parents will remember." The Discovery Point Dugout also hosted another local group of children from the Care For Cops organization. The Discovery Point Dugout is a 25-seat special seating section that hosts children from local organizations and charities, and will provide seats for the rest of the home-game season.

On August 7th, all Discovery Point locations held an Open House for new and current families to see all that Discovery Point has to offer. Centers provided an afternoon of games and refreshments, allowing children and parents alike to explore the facilities and understand the Discovery Point Experience™. Georgia centers, in partnership with B98.5FM, each had a family 4-pack of tickets to Sesame Street Live that visiting families had the chance to receive. "We had such an excellent turn-out for this year's fall enrollment Open Houses. It was so exciting to see families come out and visit our centers and just have a great Saturday afternoon," said Theresa Underwood, Discovery Point Franchise Support Director. Most centers gained new enrollments for the fall semester, in addition to welcoming back returning students.

Discovery Point is the leading child development franchisor in the southeastern United States. Discovery Point has built over 60 world-class child development centers from the ground up in Georgia, Florida and Tennessee since the company started in 1988. Today, there are an additional 10 new centers under development, and the company plans to expand Discovery Point's reach across the southeast. For more than 21 years, Discovery Point has provided quality childcare for families and offered franchisees a proven formula for success.

For more information, visit www. discoverypoint. com.

Cliff Clark, CEO
Discovery Point Franchising, Inc.
Cliff(dot)clark(at)DiscoveryPoint(dot)com
770-622-2112 x101

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Tuesday, November 5, 2002

PB&J Family Services and CNM Foundation Recipients of Grant Awards

PB&J Family Services and CNM Foundation Recipients of Grant Awards

Two local nonprofit organizations were named recipients of grants during the first quarter of 2006 that will better the quality of life in New Mexico. PB&J Family Services and the Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) Foundation were awarded funds in support of their services to New Mexicans.

Albuquerque, NM (PRWEB) July 26, 2006

Two local nonprofit organizations were named recipients of grants during the first quarter of 2006 that will better the quality of life in New Mexico. PB&J Family Services and the Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) Foundation were awarded funds in support of their services to New Mexicans.

PB&J Family Services was awarded two grants from the Children’s Trust Fund to support the Young Children’s Health Center Collaborative (YCHCC) and its Heads Up! program. The YCHCC is a new initiative being offered jointly by PB&J Family Services and the Young Children’s Health Center, a family-centered pediatric program serving primarily the Trumbull and La Mesa neighborhoods of Albuquerque. PB&J Family Services will provide comprehensive case management services to the families and children who receive medical care at the YCHC. The Heads Up! program is a school-based safety training program for middle school and high school girls to help them learn how to recognize and avoid danger. PB&J is a nonprofit organization that helps at-risk children to grow and develop to their full potential in nurturing families within a supportive community. The organization can be visited online at www. pbjfamilyservices. org.

The CNM Foundation was awarded a grant from the American Indian Education Foundation to support its emergency fund for Native American students. The emergency fund helps students cope with extenuating circumstances often surrounding collegiate life, such as being first-generation college students, cultural and living situation differences, and a general lack of financial resources. The CNM Foundation works to provide the extra financial assistance necessary for the citizens of CNM’s service area to obtain the educational opportunities they deserve. The Foundation can be visited online at http://www. cnm. edu/depts/tvifoundation/index. php (http://www. cnm. edu/depts/tvifoundation/index. php).

“Both organizations are truly inspiring. The depth of their services and the commitment displayed by their staff are extraordinary,” says Tara Gohr of The Grant Plant, the agency that wrote the grant requests. View The Grant Plant’s website at www. thegrantplantNM. com.

CONTACT:

Tara Gohr

The Grant Plant

505-839-1464

800-615-8557 (fax)

Www. thegrantplantNM. com

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Monday, November 4, 2002

Fire Up Your Sales! Uncover Real World IP Applications and Tested Solution Packages for IP Telephony, IP Communications and IP Surveillance

Fire Up Your Sales! Uncover Real World IP Applications and Tested Solution Packages for IP Telephony, IP Communications and IP Surveillance

IP Sizzles is back again for the fifth straight year and we're ready to fire up your sales force. IP Sizzle is one of the leading IP events for product education, applications and industry networking. This event boast some of the industries leading manufacturers and providers as sponsors and exhibitors so attendees will be exposed to only the best in IP Telephony and IP Surveillance equipment and services. This year IP Sizzles will integrate several key industry vendors' reseller meetings, product launches and training seminars.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) June 26, 2008

Fire Up Your IP Sales at IP Sizzles 2008 (http://www. abptech. com/ipsizzles2008/index. html), being held July 28-30 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Dallas, Texas! Increased productivity and utilizing IP interoperability can be the difference between making the sale and a missed opportunity. IP Sizzles is the event to uncover real world applications tested solution packages for ip telephony (http://www. abptech. com/ipphone/index. html), IP Communications and ipsurveillance (http://www. abptech. com/ip_surveillance/index. html)!

Legacy products and proprietary based functionality are a thing of the past. IP communications and inherent interoperability is the wave of the future and the future is now. IT rooms used to be occupied with equipment racks displaying a single brand, all solutions operating in harmony with predetermined functionality. Jump to the present, the 21st century, and IT rooms now resemble technology catalogues, mixing and matching brands for desired features. The "one brand" mentality is gone. Product interoperability, real word implementation and unique client solutions are headline topics of the 5th annual IP Sizzles.

IP Sizzles 2008 will focus on IP Telephony but will be covering IP Technology as a whole and will introduce IP Surveillance to the agenda. ABP Technology has always positioned itself as a leader in IP technology and in doing so is dedicating a portion of IP Sizzles 2008 to IP Surveillance and Mobotix IP Surveillance cameras. IP Sizzle attendees will also be some of the first to see new products from AudioCodes, Mobotix and others. Speakers from different areas of the IP industry will take ABP Resellers to the next level in, their fields of expertise, with an overall theme highlighting the areas of most opportunity for resellers and maximizing the profit channel.

In addition to technology the event also focuses on key business aspects and sales skills to succeed in today's business environment.

IP Sizzles 2008 integrates several key industry vendors' reseller meetings, product launches and training seminars. Some of IP Sizzles 2008 key exhibitors and new sponsors are Aastra, Adaptec, AudioCodes, Camrivox, ClearOne, Digium, Epygi, Linksys, pbxnsip, SMC Networks, snom and Veracity. Other sponsors include Broadvox and XO.

IP Sizzles 2008 is the "must attend" event of the year for Telecom, Data & Networking resellers growing their business with vendor independent, Open Source solutions for IP Communications.

Please contact, Jenny Ngo for additional information (972) 831-1600 or visit http://www. abptech. com (http://www. abptech. com)

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Parature Named a “Best Place to Work in Greater Washington” by Washington Business Journal

Parature Named a “Best Place to Work in Greater Washington” by Washington Business Journal

Company is one of the region's Top 50 Best Places to Work for third consecutive year.

Vienna, VA (PRWEB) June 11, 2007 -–

Parature, the global leader in on-demand customer support and help desk software (http://www. parature. com/), announced today their recognition as one of the region’s best places to work by Washington Business Journal at their annual breakfast awards program Thursday, June 7th at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. The award recognizes the company’s achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of employee satisfaction, working conditions and company culture.

Along with sponsors Littler Mendelson, Reznick Group and Quantum Market Research, the Business Journal presented the results of quantitative employee surveys to the crowd of 600. Parature ranked sixth in the midsize company category and was among 49 diverse companies hailing from virtually every business sector. The top companies were selected from a pool of more than 300 nominations.

The top companies are also profiled in a special supplement in the June 8th edition of Washington Business Journal.

Parature scored high marks in all areas of the survey including strength of the management team, opportunity for advancement, workplace morale, employment benefits and value of employee skills. Parature (http://www. parature. com/careers. aspx) employees noted the company’s exciting and interactive environment as a differentiator over other companies. Establishing ‘Five Guys Fridays’ when award-winning food from Five Guys Burgers & Fries restaurants is brought in for all employees to enjoy at no cost, holding corporate quarterly meetings off-site at AMC Movie Theaters and quarterly celebrations at local hot spots, such as Maggiano’s, as well as participating in fun cross company activities like ping-pong, basketball, soccer, and foosball tournaments adds a level of interaction that makes working collaboratively day-to-day with co-workers very relaxed, enjoyable, and productive.

“It is an honor to be named one of 50 ‘best places to work’ in greater Washington, D. C. for the third consecutive year, particularly considering the extraordinary business community that exists in this area.” stated Duke Chung, Parature CEO and President. “It is our resolve, at Parature, to not only build a successful company, but to encourage our employee’s personal and professional growth while simultaneously creating a culture that is challenging, motivational, and fun.”

For information on joining the growing Parature team, please visit http://www. parature. com/careers. aspx (http://www. parature. com/careers. aspx).
For more information on the Best Places to Work award program, please contact Kristen Teesdale at 703-258-0812.

About Parature, Inc.
Parature is the global leader in on-demand customer support and help desk software (http://www. parature. com/). Our web-based support suite enables organizations to fundamentally change the way they support their customers while significantly reducing costs. The Parature suite of modules empowers associations, businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies with the ability to provide critical service information on a 24/7 basis while reducing the inbound support load through customer self-service. As a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, we deliver our solutions over the Internet using a secure, scalable application and system architecture, which allows our customers to eliminate expensive up-front hardware and software costs and to quickly deploy and adopt our on-demand software. Parature helps support over 6,000,000 end-users worldwide and is headquartered in Vienna, VA. For more information about Parature please visit www. parature. com or call 1.877.GO. PARATURE

About Washington Business Journal
Washington Business Journal has been Greater Washington’s leading source of business news and information for more than 20 years. Each week, over 150,000 business executives rely on the Business Journal for comprehensive news on local people and their companies. Providing more than just in-depth coverage, the Business Journal also delivers industry trends, tips and strategies, plus award-winning critical analysis. For more information, please visit http://washington. bizjournals. com (http://washington. bizjournals. com).

Media Contact:
Gary McNeil
(703) 564-7758
Gmcneil @ parature. com

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Sunday, November 3, 2002

Pope Benedict XVI Honors Gary Krupp of New York for Work With Pave the Way Foundation

Pope Benedict XVI Honors Gary Krupp of New York for Work With Pave the Way Foundation

As a gesture of gratitude in recognition of his dedicated and tireless efforts on behalf of Catholic-Jewish and Vatican-Israeli relations, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has bestowed the rank of Knight Commander with a Silver Star of the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great upon Mr. Gary Krupp of New York.

Vatican City State (PRWEB) February 25, 2007

As a gesture of gratitude in recognition of his dedicated and tireless efforts on behalf of Catholic-Jewish and Vatican-Israeli relations, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has bestowed the rank of Knight Commander with a Silver Star of the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great upon Mr. Gary Krupp of New York. The conferral of the Silver Star marks the second time Krupp has been honored by the Supreme Pontiff, having been previously invested as a Knights Commander in the same order by the late Pope John Paul II. Gary and his wife Meredith founded Pave the Way Foundation, a nonprofit charity dedicated to the promotion of peace and understanding between religions through cultural, technological and education exchanges.

His Eminence Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican Secretary of State, presented Mr. Krupp with the honor in Rome, following the presentation of the Bodmer Papyrus to Pope Benedict XVI, as a gift given to the Vatican Library through the initiative of Pave the Way Foundation. Also present for the conferral were His Eminence Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, Archivist of the Holy Roman Church, and His Excellency Bishop Raffaele Farina, SBD Prefect of the Vatican Library.

Mr. Krupp holds the distinction of being the only Jewish man in history to be invested as a Knights Commander of St. Gregory with a Silver Star and to also be invested as an Officer Brother in the Order of St. John, an honor he received by consent of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in 2005

About Pave the Way Foundation: PTWF is dedicated to achieving peace by bridging "the intellectual gap," promoting tolerance and understanding, by enhancing relations between religions through cultural, technological and intellectual gestures. The Foundation has a simple yet monumental vision: To enable all the world's religions to mutually realize that extremism, politics and personal agendas must not be allowed to poison the true benevolent message common to all faiths. Bigotry and hatred must be abolished by the faithful embracing their similarities and savoring their differences.

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Saturday, November 2, 2002

Preventing Hurricane Havoc: Environmental Teams Tackle the Invasive Plants and Weeds that Impede Flood Control during Massive Storms

Preventing Hurricane Havoc: Environmental Teams Tackle the Invasive Plants and Weeds that Impede Flood Control during Massive Storms

Invasive plants and weeds can wreak havoc during a hurricane by jamming storm-water pumps, blocking water flow and promoting devastating floods. The Weed Science Society of America recommends a proactive, integrated approach for managing the problem and keeping any overgrowth under control.

Lawrence, Kansas (PRWEB) September 14, 2009

When a hurricane roars inland, most low-lying coastal states rely on a network of pumps and canals to dissipate the storm surge and protect both lives and property. But add invasive plants and weeds to the mix, and you have a recipe for a disaster. Overgrown vegetation can wreak havoc and promote flooding by jamming pumps and blocking water flow.

According to the Weed Science Society of America, common culprits include floating water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes), submersed hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) and other fast-growing water plants.

The problem is especially pervasive in Florida, where public lakes are connected by creeks, rivers or constructed canals that ultimately lead to the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean. Some of the largest pumps in the world are used to manage storm runoff and keep the surrounding areas from flooding.

"Invasive plants tend to coalesce at flood control structures in lakes and canals and at bends in river channels," says Jeffrey Schardt, environmental administrator for invasive plant management with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. "If left unmanaged, they can clog pumps, impede water flow and make flooding much, much worse. It's imperative to have the overgrowth under control before a hurricane barrels inland."

Schardt says problems associated with invasive plants like water hyacinth and water lettuce reached crisis proportions along Florida's waterways during the 1960s. But officials learned from that experience and have adopted routine maintenance controls to help prevent a recurrence.

"We've found a single patch of water hyacinth can double in size in as little as two weeks during the growing season - forming large rafts that can be carried by wind and water currents, clog pumps and cause flooding," Schardt says. "Time is not our friend, so we concentrate on frequent, small-scale control operations to prevent large-scale problems from developing."

In addition to water hyacinth and water lettuce, invasive plants and even some native, emergent plants can form dense floating mats - called "tussocks" by aquatic plant managers. These floating weed rafts are a worldwide phenomenon found in places such as Argentina, Australia, Finland, India, Japan and Kenya. Emergent plants like primrose willow (ludwigia) "tie" the rafts together with their roots, stems and branches to form larger masses.

Florida environmental teams use boats to patrol shorelines and conduct regular monthly or bimonthly inspections for invasive species that can form tussocks, and herbicides are applied to control small patches as they emerge. The herbicides selected take into account how the body of water is used and any native plants that may be comingled with the invasive species.

As the weeds decompose after treatment, the wave action, oxygen and light that were blocked by the mass of vegetation are restored to normal levels - breaking down sediments and restoring the natural ecosystem.

Schardt says that regardless of how well prepared the state is, though, there will be invasive plant issues to be managed in the aftermath of a hurricane.

"We can't control all the plants that end up in lakes, rivers, flood control structures and navigation channels," he said. "So we have a network of contractors ready to remove displaced plants with harvesters, shredders and other mechanical devices. The sooner we can get the vegetation out of the way, the more quickly we can alleviate upstream flooding."

"Invasive plant control issues faced by Florida are common in most any state with frequent storm flooding, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama," says Lee Van Wychen, science policy director for the Weed Science Society of America. "Officials have discovered the vital importance of a proactive, integrated pest management plan that uses the most effective combination of tools available."

About the Weed Science Society of America
The Weed Science Society of America, a nonprofit professional society, was founded in 1956 to encourage and promote the development of knowledge concerning weeds and their impact on the environment. The Weed Science Society of America promotes research, education and extension outreach activities related to weeds, provides science-based information to the public and policy makers, and fosters awareness of weeds and their impacts on managed and natural ecosystems. For more information, visit www. wssa. net.

Editors: Please note that supporting photos are available for download at www. wssa. net.

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