Sunday, July 31, 2005

Indyclicks. com Announces Partnership with IndianaHealthCareers. com

Indyclicks. com Announces Partnership with IndianaHealthCareers. com

Niche Job Board and Hoosier Online Ad Service Connect Hoosiers with Local Businesses

Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) January 21, 2005

Today the Internet Advertising Service, Indyclicks. com and the local internet job board, IndianaHealthCareers. com announced an online advertising partnership. IndianaHealthCareers. com will exclusively display Indyclicks. com advertisements on its website and in its email newsletters.

“We are really excited to have a leading local job board like IndianaHealthCareers. com join forces with us, “said Mike Seidle, founder of Indyclicks. com. “Indyclicks. com takes care of selling our ad space 24-7 so I can focus on building better relationships with employers,” according to Joe Sheets, President of IndianaHealthCareers. com.

IndianaHealthCareers. com is an internet site where job seekers can search for positions with Indiana health employers, as well as connect directly to Indiana educational institutions that offer health-related training and education. IndianaHealthCareers. com reaches over 10,000 Hoosier Health Care workers every month.

Indyclicks. com is IndianaÂ’s Online Ad Network. Advertisers can buy ads on Hoosier focused websites and newsletters. Website Publishers can generate revenue by including Indyclicks. com advertisements on their website or in their e-mail newsletters. Indyclicks. com is part of e-Practical Solutions Inc. (www. e-psinc. com) a family of entrepreneurial Indiana businesses

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Dermatologist Dr. Joshua Fox Provides Tips to Work Out a Way to Avoid Gym Germs

Dermatologist Dr. Joshua Fox Provides Tips to Work Out a Way to Avoid Gym Germs

Dermatologist Dr. Joshua Fox on staying healthy while staying in shape.

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 15, 2008

You workout to stay in tip top shape not to pick up a nasty skin infection. But especially in winter, when cold winds rage outside, even the heartiest of us depend on gyms or health clubs to get our weekly dose of exercise. And as everyone knows, health clubs--where hundreds of people may be using the same equipment, showers and saunas--can harbor germs.

Most everyone walking has heard of athlete's foot and knows you can pick that up in gym showers or even walking barefoot around damp health club floors. The solution? Wear flip-flops! And everyone knows that it's not hard to get sick when the girl or guy who used the Stairmaster just moments before you climbed on has a raging cold. Yes, before you use shared equipment you should take a moment to wipe them down with the disinfectants many gyms now keep handy.

But this year, the bar has been raised in terms of scary germs you can contact at the gym; this year there's talk of a sometimes deadly staph infection called Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, or MRSA for short. The question is, do you really need to worry about catching MRSA at the gym?

Dr. Joshua Fox founder of Advanced Dermatology and a spokesperson for the American Academy of Dermatology, answers by saying, "No--and yes." If that sounds more like a politician than a physician it's only because Dr. Fox is being careful. "Last week, one of my patients called in a panic after hearing folks at her health club joke about staph infections. She wasn't laughing. She was downright scared." He goes on to say, "I'm glad she called so I could set her mind at ease a bit, but also so I could review with her some simple, smart ways to keep MRSA, and really any skin germs, at bay--through the winter or any time of year."

For those who haven't heard the news about MRSA, Dr. Fox explains: "Staph infections used to be associated with hospitals and large health care facilities. And there's no doubt that most staph infections occur in people who've recently had medical procedures such as dialysis, surgery or catheters--and especially in those with weakened immunes systems. So, no, ordinarily, you need not worry about staph. But this new variant--MRSA--has been found in recreational athletes, and is transmitted most frequently by direct skin-to-skin contact." The Center for Disease Control notes on its website that because MRSA can move from the skin to infect the blood and bones--with potentially life threatening complications--and because it is antibiotic-resistant, it makes sense to be a bit more careful. In our practice we have seen the number of MRSA infections increase over the last few years It is important that antibiotics resisted only means that it is more resistant to antibiotics than normal - not that no antibiotics work against it. We have been successful treating these patients.

In fact, it is much more likely that you will contract tinea pedis (that's latin for the fungal skin infection athlete's foot) than a staph infection. Like other common skin diseases that show up on the feet--and that includes the fungal infection Onychomycosis or the virus plantar warts--athlete's foot is easily treated by over-the-counter products or, for more stubborn cases, with a prescription medicine or treatment that your dermatologist can prescribe.

Avoiding any skin infection at the gym means following the advice your Mom always gave you, such as "Wash your hands before you eat!" and "Use a clean towel!" But with MRSA in the picture, Dr. Fox seconds the directives of the Centers for Disease Control has posted on its website, namely:
Keep your hands clean by washing with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand rub Shower after you work out Cover any open skin area such as abrasions or cuts with a clean dry bandage Avoid sharing personal items such as towels or razors Use a barrier (e. g., clothing or a towel) between your skin and shared equipment, and, finally Wipe surfaces of equipment with an antiseptic spray before and after use.

The good news is that these precautions--which are really just good hygiene--will not only protect you from MRSA, they should provide you with protection against such run-of-the mill skin infections as Athlete's foot, plantar and other warts, Tinea Versacolor, Herpes Simplex, Onychomycosis--and even help you from catching a bothersome cold.

So don't forego your workouts for fear of catching a skin disease. In fact, add an additional lift this winter: lift the antiseptic spray bottle before you jump on the Stairmaster or pick up a dumbbell that someone else has just used. And if you have questions about prevention, or a rash or bump that's turned up anywhere on your body, call your dermatologist. As Dr. Fox says, "As a dermatologist, I'm here to both prevent and to treat skin diseases."

Bio: Joshua L. Fox, M. D., F. A.A. D
Joshua L. Fox, M. D., is a leading authority in the field of dermatology with an expertise in skin cancer, cosmetic surgery, and laser procedures. As an official spokesperson for the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Dr. Fox has been an expert resource on dermatologic topics for numerous televisions networks, including ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Telemundo, talk shows, radio stations, newspapers and magazines. He has received multiple research and clinical awards, including recognition from Top Doctors, Who's Who, Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology, Community Service Award from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the prestigious Husic Award, as well as certificates of recognition for service from multiple hospitals, civic, educational and community organizations. Dr. Fox has authored and presented papers of his research on lasers, cosmetic procedures, stretch marks, scars, skin cancer, bug bites, photosensitivity and various rashes.

As founder and director of Advanced Dermatology and The Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Fox and associates have expanded the practice to one of the largest in dermatology, laser and cosmetic surgery, with more lasers than any hospital on the eastern coast. Dr. Fox is a graduate of the New York University Medical Center of Skin and Cancer and has been on the advisory board of the Psoriasis Foundation and National Rosacea Foundation, among others. He has also been a fellow of many societies, including the International Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology and the Society for Investigative Dermatology. Dr. Fox is the founder of the AAD Melanoma/Skin Cancer Prevention Program in Queens, New York (since 1987). Dr. Fox has been Chief of Dermatology of several major teaching hospitals, including Mt. Sinai Hospital of Queens and Jamaica Medical Center, and is currently on the staff of eight NY area hospitals. Dr. Fox is also the founder of New Age Skin Research Foundation at www. newageresearch. org], committed to research and advocacy in dermatology. Dr. Fox and Advanced Dermatology and The Center for Laser & Cosmetic Surgery have been used as a resource center educating dermatologists, laser surgeons and cosmetic surgeons and others about lasers, cancer and cosmetic surgery. www. advancedd. com.

Contact: Melissa Chefec, MCPR Public Relations, 203-968-6625

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Resume Builder Has Been Released

Resume Builder Has Been Released

Resume Builder for job-seekers.

(PRWEB) July 30, 2005

The Resume Builder saves you money and time. It does the work for you and creates your customized professional visually exciting resume in just 15 minutes! It personalizes you in the workplace by describing your exact skills, job tasks and work experience.

In the job search process, a well-written, well-designed resume is a must. Our application does the thinking and writing for you.

Resume Builder simplifies the work of finding the job by providing you intelligent, user-friendly software with these powerful features:

Core Features

Styles and templates. Choose one of more than fifteen different resume styles. Write powerful resumes and cover letters with our professionally designed templates.

Defining the structure of your resume. Resume Builder allows to display the structure of a resume in a user-friendly format, so a user can choose what sections of resume he wants to publish and he can change the order of the Published Sections: Biographical Data, Objective, Employment History, Education History, Personal, Skill Areas, Publications, Honor/Awards, Summary, References.

Complete control:

We've even made the toolbar in Resume Builder fully customizable. Configure it to suit your needs! You can specify font sizes and styles for text and colors for text, background, headers, tables and lines.

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Support export to HR-XML standard. HR-XML is a set of XML specifications to enable e-business and the automation of data exchanges in human resources information.

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Saturday, July 30, 2005

Rock the Vote Survey on TouchTunes Interactive Network Garners Over 72,000 Responses and Drives Voter Registration : Survey Reveals Jobs and Economy Top Issue in Upcoming Election

Rock the Vote Survey on TouchTunes Interactive Network Garners Over 72,000 Responses and Drives Voter Registration : Survey Reveals Jobs and Economy Top Issue in Upcoming Election

TouchTunes Corporation, the largest out-of-home interactive entertainment network, announced today the results of its Rock the Vote survey that ran on TouchTunes jukeboxes in bars nationwide from April 28 through May 11. The interactive survey asked bar patrons about the presidential candidates, current social issues, and also offered the opportunity to enter their email address to receive a voter registration form from Rock the Vote. Nearly 10,000 people requested voter registration information as a result of this campaign.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) May 22, 2008

Forty-one percent of the more than 72,000 respondents said that jobs and the economy were their number one issue in this year's presidential race. In response to the question, "Which candidate would you most like to have a beer with?" 29 percent said Barack Obama, 22 percent said Hillary Clinton, and 20 percent said John McCain. Midwesterners voted Obama as their guy to toast with (31.2 percent), while Clinton was most likely to find a drinking buddy in the Southwest (24.0 percent), and McCain was the top choice for sharing a cold one in the Southeast (23.0 percent).

Twenty-one percent of respondents said the war in Iraq was their most important issue and 15 percent said it was healthcare. Global warming and the cost of education trailed, garnering responses of 12 percent and 11 percent respectively. While men and women both cited jobs and the economy as their top concern, they were not in agreement when it came to other issues. The top issues for men were jobs and the economy (46.4 percent), the war in Iraq (22.7 percent), and healthcare (10.7 percent). For women, the top issues were jobs and the economy (34.4 percent), healthcare (19.7 percent), and the war in Iraq (18.8 percent).

"We are thrilled with the enthusiasm and participation of individuals across the country who not only took part in the survey but also requested additional information, including a voter registration form. The response far exceeded our expectations," said Heather Smith, executive director, Rock the Vote.

The survey also found that across bars with different musical settings, patrons most want to "rock" with the Democratic Party. Overall, when asked "Which party rocks?" 34 percent chose the Democratic Party, 18 percent said the Republican Party, and 18 percent said the Independent Party. When analyzed by the type of music predominately played in bars, Rock bars tended to serve more Democrats (32.6 percent) than Republicans (19.2 percent). Democrats also led Republicans in Country bars, 31.0 percent to 20.6 percent, and in R&B bars 51.0 percent said the Democratic Party is the party that rocks, with 13.6 percent choosing the Republicans.

"Rock the Vote has had great success encouraging new voters to participate in the political process. We were confident that our combination of marketing capabilities and network reach would help Rock the Vote drive awareness and action," said Ron Greenberg, TouchTunes CMO and senior vice president of digital media. "With the incredible response from this campaign, TouchTunes once again has proven that its interactivity and great content engage an extremely desirable demographic."

TouchTunes and Rock the Vote will be conducting a second promotion and survey later in the year.

About TouchTunes Corporation

TouchTunes Corporation is the largest out-of-home interactive entertainment network, providing innovative solutions to over 30,000 bars, restaurants, retailers and other businesses in North America – three times larger than the nearest competitor. TouchTunes introduced the world's first digital-downloading, pay-per-play commercial jukebox in 1998 and now operates the largest network of interactive entertainment systems, playing about 1.5 million songs per day. TouchTunes maintains a digital music library covering more than two million licensed tracks from every major record label, plus independent music distributors and a host of independent labels.

A privately held U. S. corporation, TouchTunes Corporation's principal offices are in New York City, Montreal, and Lake Zurich, IL.

About Rock the Vote

Rock the Vote is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that does not endorse candidates or political parties. Our mission is to engage and build the political power of young people in order to achieve progressive change in our country. Rock the Vote uses music, popular culture and new technologies to engage and incite young people to register and vote in every election. And we give young people the tools to identify, learn about, and take action on the issues that affect their lives, and leverage their power in the political process. Rock the Vote is creative, effective, and controlled by nobody's agenda but our own - we tell it like it is and pride ourselves on being a trusted source for information on politics. We empower the 45 million young people in America who want to step up, claim their voice in the political process, and change the way politics is done. www. RockTheVote. com

Release Summary:

TouchTunes Corporation, the largest out-of-home interactive entertainment network, announced today the results of its Rock the Vote survey that ran on TouchTunes jukeboxes in bars nationwide from April 28 through May 11. The interactive survey asked bar patrons about the presidential candidates, current social issues, and also offered the opportunity to enter their email address to receive a voter registration form from Rock the Vote.

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The San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina Partners with Body Worlds & The Brain at the San Diego Natural History Museum

The San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina Partners with Body Worlds & The Brain at the San Diego Natural History Museum

The Marriott San Diego, CA Hotel and Marina announces a partnership with Body Worlds & The Brain--Our Three Pound Gem now at the San Diego Natural History Museum. The Downtown San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina is offering a special hotel package with a portion of each room's proceeds being donated to the California Brain Injury Association (CALBIA), a non-profit membership organization providing information, referrals, education, advocacy and support for those affected by brain injuries.

San Diego, California (PRWEB) May 21, 2009

The Marriott San Diego, CA Hotel and Marina announces a partnership with Body Worlds & The Brain--Our Three Pound Gem now at the San Diego Natural History Museum. The Downtown San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina is offering a special hotel package with a portion of each room's proceeds being donated to the California Brain Injury Association (CALBIA), a non-profit membership organization providing information, referrals, education, advocacy and support for those affected by brain injuries.

The Body Worlds Downtown San Diego Hotel Package includes:
Deluxe Room Accommodations $30 Food & Beverage Hotel Credit Complimentary Self-Parking $5.00 Discount Coupon off Adult Ticket (up to four coupons) Portion of Proceeds Donated to Calbia Visit the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina online (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/sandt-san-diego-marriott-hotel-and-marina/) and enter the promotional code "P53" when booking reservations.

Gunther von Hagens' Body Worlds & The Brain--Our Three Pound Gem: The Original Exhibition of Real Human Bodies is a unique and educational exhibition about human anatomy, physiology, and health that gives guests an unprecedented view inside the human body. Over 27 million people have enjoyed Body Worlds exhibitions worldwide. The exhibition is now open to the public at the San Diego Natural History Museum, just two miles from the Marriott San Diego, CA Hotel and Marina, for a limited engagement. With free hotel parking, a $5.00 discount on Adult Tickets, and a $30 Food and Beverage Credit, the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina provides a unique and convenient way to experience the Body Worlds & The Brain exhibition.

About the Downtown San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina
With a spectacular waterfront setting in the heart of "America's Finest City," the downtown San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina is one of the area's best locations for business and leisure. Conveniently situated adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center and the Gaslamp Quarter, this downtown San Diego hotel provides guests with effortless access to the city's most popular sights - from the world-famous San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Natural History Museum to the city's sparkling beaches. With a 446-slip marina just steps from this San Diego, CA, hotel, the guest rooms boast sweeping bay views. A mere 10 minutes from the San Diego International Airport, the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina is the place to be. For more information on the downtown San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, please visit San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/sandt-san-diego-marriott-hotel-and-marina/). 

About Gunther von Hagens' Body Worlds
Dr. Gunther von Hagens invented Plastination in 1977, in an effort to improve the education of medical students. He created the Body Worlds exhibitions to bring anatomy to the public.

The organs and whole-body plastinates in the exhibition derive from people who have, in their lifetime, generously donated their bodies for Plastination, to specifically educate future generations about health. More than 9,000 donors including more than 900 Americans have bequeathed their bodies to von Hagens' Institute for Plastination in Heidelberg, Germany.

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Outskirts Press, Inc. has Published Resurrection by Donald D. Warner, which is the Author's Most Recent Book to Date

Outskirts Press, Inc. has Published Resurrection by Donald D. Warner, which is the Author's Most Recent Book to Date

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Resurrection by Donald D. Warner, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback in the Autobiography category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $19.95. The webpage at www. outskirtspress. com/resurrection was launched simultaneously with the book's publication.

Denver, CO and Orlando, FL (PRWEB) October 9, 2007

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Resurrection by Donald D. Warner, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5 x 8 Paperback in the Autobiography category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $19.95. The webpage at www. outskirtspress. com/resurrection (http://www. outskirtspress. com/resurrection) was launched simultaneously with the book's publication.

About the Book (Excerpts & Info): "In this brilliantly challenging response to the physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of existence in the midst of poverty, segregation and the arrested development of African Americans in the small, suburban, unincorporated town of Crestmont, the author, Donald D. Warner, survived the deteriorating effects of the Great Depression to eventually become an outstanding educator and humanitarian. This former author of Dark Destiny catapults the reader forward to participation in an extraordinary autobiographical journey of a life filled with explosive situations that explore the negative effects of racial discrimination, the social and academic effects of biased educational systems, the U. S. Marines and Korean War, street gangs in Philadelphia, the Civil Rights Movement, educating children at risk in urban and suburban environments, resulting in an enlightening embrace found in the discovery of a spirituality that defines the complexity of his inner being. Resurrection contains a gold mine of valuable information relative to commonly held theories concerning family, race relations, education and religion."

Deftly constructed at 436 pages, Resurrection is being aggressively promoted to appropriate markets with a focus on the Autobiography category. With U. S. wholesale distribution through Ingram and Baker & Taylor, and pervasive online availability through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and elsewhere, Resurrection meets consumer demand through both retail and library markets with a suggested retail price of $19.95.

Additionally, Resurrection can be ordered by retailers or wholesalers for the maximum trade discount price set by the author in quantities of ten or more from the Outskirts Press wholesale online bookstore at www. outskirtspress. com/buybooks (http://www. outskirtspress. com/buybooks )

ISBN: 9781432714499 Format: 5 x 8 Paperback SRP: $19.95

For more information or to contact the author, visit www. outskirtspress. com/resurrection (http://www. outskirtspress. com/resurrection )

About the Author

Donald Delano Warner, educator, poet and ordained minister, survived the lowly dung spread fields of impoverished Crestmont, Pennsylvania to eventually embrace the pains, challenges and joys of fate, time, occasion, chance and change to become a catalyst for positive change, and new direction.

Publications by Warner include: Does the Law of Diminishing Returns Apply to Participation in Schools?, Strengthening the Link between Business and Education, Strange Bedfellows: Hamlet and Malcolm X, and Equality of Educational Returns: Testing Robots. In 2006, he published his first book of poetry entitled Dark Destiny.

About Outskirts Press, Inc.

Outskirts Press offers turn-key, custom book publishing services for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books while retaining all their rights and full creative control. Available globally at www. outskirtspress. com and located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, Outskirts Press, Inc. represents the future of book publishing, today.

Outskirts Press, Inc., 10940 S. Parker Rd - 515, Parker, Colorado 80134
Http://www. outskirtspress. com (http://www. outskirtspress. com) 1-888-OP-BOOKS

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Online Home-Remodeling Resource HomeSavvi Announces 'Educational Calendar'

Online Home-Remodeling Resource HomeSavvi Announces 'Educational Calendar'

HomeSavvi (www. homesavvi. com), a premier online resource for homeowners looking for information and inspiration for their next remodeling project, announced today that it is introducing seasonally appropriate educational themes for each month starting in April 2009.

Seattle (PRWEB) April 24, 2009

HomeSavvi (www. homesavvi. com), a premier online resource for homeowners looking for information and inspiration for their next remodeling project, announced today that it is introducing seasonally appropriate educational themes for each month starting in April 2009.

"April is, of course, tax month, so we thought it only appropriate to launch this resource with important information on how best to deal with the tax and budgeting implications of a remodeling job," said Villette Nolon, CEO and co-founder of HomeSavvvi. For the remainder of 2009, monthly themes are:
May, baths (May is Remodeling Month, so this is a perfect time to undertake one of the highest value-returns in the home) June, kitchens (another high-return project, and appropriate as summertime entertainment centers on this part of the house) July, color and paint (the sunniest, brightest month of the year) August, media rooms and basements (these become more important as families look to escape summer's heat) September, energy efficiency (a good time to undertake this with the first chill of autumn approaching) October, heating (modern heating systems can pay for themselves in a short period of time) November, lighting (shorter days require lots of energy-efficient lighting) December, storage (a good time for indoor projects like this)

"These are all things homeowners want to learn about," said Nolon. "Tying these informational articles and professional local resources to the time of the year when they're most appropriate is a good way to plan for remodeling and upgrading your home."

HomeSavvi's mission is to provide homeowners with guidance and education - all from the one-stop convenience of the HomeSavvi website. "Starting a home remodeling project is complex, and more and more people need the ease and convenience of a one-stop resource," said Nolon. "Having access to high quality, locally based professionals is critical to a successful project."

About HomeSavvi:
HomeSavvi (www. homesavvi. com) is the complete homeowner's guide through the entire home remodeling process, from dreaming and planning through building and enjoying their enhanced home environment. Consumers can access expert advice, local resources and professional assistance with home improvement and remodeling projects. HomeSavvi features a comprehensive remodeling resource directory, informative education from trusted professionals, a forum where homeowners can meet local professionals and view their projects and the latest news about eco-friendly products.

For more information: Mark Briant, 206.930.6661

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Thursday, July 28, 2005

NYC Paralegals Sharpening Their Skills in Recovering Economy

NYC Paralegals Sharpening Their Skills in Recovering Economy

The New York City Paralegal Association (NYCPA) Presented the First NYCPA Legal Writing and Analysis Seminar at the CUNY Graduate Center

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 23, 2010

With near perfect attendance and a newly elected executive board, the New York City Paralegal Association, Inc. (NYCPA) commenced its first NYCPA Legal Writing and Analysis Seminar in Midtown Manhattan. Attended by practicing paralegals and paralegal students from across the New York City area, the NYPCA Legal Writing and Analysis Seminar included four hours of specialized training, networking and 3.5 hrs of CLE credits recognized by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA).

The highlight of the seminar was the comprehensive instruction provided by Cicely Barber, Esq., a paralegal instructor at Emory University, and owner of Litigation Training Solutions, LLC. Members and non-members who attended the workshop were provided opportunities to practice their legal writing skills and to analyze relevant legal cases selected for the workshop. As event Chair and NYCPA Vice-President, Cynthia Bynum stated, "NYCPA is committed to offering quality continuing legal education. Ms. Barber's seminar gave members an opportunity to polish the paralegal essential skills of legal analysis and legal writing"

According to the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Despite projected much faster than average [paralegal] employment growth, competition for jobs is expected to continue as many people seek to go into this profession; experienced, formally trained paralegals should have the best employment opportunities." The NYCPA acknowledges the need for professional development through educational opportunities by offering CLE credits for those members who are looking to maintain their professional credentials. As event Chair and NYCPA President, Mariana Fradman added "Being one of the organizers of the seminar, I knew that it would be a good refresher course for experienced paralegals and as well as for legal studies students enrolled in paralegal study programs. However, the reality exceeded my expectations. Cicely's expertise was obvious while she engaged all of the attendees and her presentation materials will serve as a great reference tool in the workplace."

The NYCPA is dedicated to providing professional development opportunities for paralegals to promote excellence in the paralegal profession and to build a strong and diverse paralegal workforce.

For more information about the NYCPA please visit www. nyc-pa. org or contact Mariana Fradman, President at president@nyc-pa. org, or by phone at (347) 586-9272.

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Wednesday, July 27, 2005

FairRidge Group Announces Subscription Services for Business Sustainability

FairRidge Group Announces Subscription Services for Business Sustainability

FairRidge Group, a management consulting firm, announces FairRidge Advisory subscription services for business sustainability that provides access to expert advice, consulting, workshops and research.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 23, 2009

FairRidge Group, a management consulting firm, announced today the introduction of FairRidge Advisory, its sustainability subscription services offering that provides access to ask-an-expert phone calls, short-term consulting with domain experts, research and on-site sustainability workshops - all through an annual subscription contract. The subscription focus areas include;
1) assessment workshops, 2) awareness education, 3) industry benchmarking, 4) environmental footprinting, and 5) eco-efficiency. FairRidge Advisory is designed to provide this access to the expertise a company many need - how and when they need it.

"Sustainability touches everything that a company does. It also places demands that extend beyond traditional corporate boundaries. How do companies gain access to a broad range of skills and expertise as needed to satisfy these demands - when things are in constant flux, and where the company is under constant pressure to do more while spending less?" asks Peter Whitehead, a Managing Partner with FairRidge Group.

FairRidge Advisory addresses these challenges and provides an affordable way to get this expertise. Core to the subscription services offering is access to sustainability domain experts thorough the FairRidge Expert Network of pre-vetted sustainability experts who collaborate with FairRidge to fit its clients' subscription needs across many domains. The expert network allows FairRidge to bring the right combination of business and sustainability expertise needed to fit their clients' sustainability needs.

"FairRidge Advisory is configured to each client's unique situation and can be supplemented by our sustainability project consulting solutions if they require deep-dive support in any particular sustainability area," Mr. Whitehead concludes.

For additional information about FairRidge Advisory and more about FairRidge Group, please contact Dave Johansen or visit www. fairridgegroup. com.

About FairRidge Group
FairRidge Group is a team of management, strategy, and change experts focused on business transformation through the practical application of sustainability for operational improvement and strategic innovation. The firm brings a new framework for sustainability management that integrates strategy, operations, branding, measurement and organizational development to drive profitable business transformation. Using its deep business transformation experience, FairRidge approaches sustainability from the needs of the business. The company's goal is to bring their clients the best combination of business and sustainability expertise.

Contact:
Dave Johansen
FairRidge Group
415-846-4664
Http://www. fairridgegroup. com (http://www. fairridgegroup. com)

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Electronic Document Management Company, OSAM Document Solutions, Inc., Announces Renewal of AIIM Membership

Electronic Document Management Company, OSAM Document Solutions, Inc., Announces Renewal of AIIM Membership

Electronic document management company, OSAM Document Solutions, Inc., is excited to announce the renewal of its AIIM membership.

Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) September 2, 2010

Electronic document management company (http://www. osaminc. com/), OSAM Document Solutions, Inc., is excited to announce the renewal of its AIIM membership.

AIIM is a community that provides research, education, and best practices to help businesses find, control, and optimize their information. AIIM has been the leading non-profit organization focused on helping users understand the challenges associated with managing documents, records, contents, and business processes.

“OSAM Document Solutions is very excited about the renewal of our AIIM membership,” said Ron Thompson, Jr., President and CEO of OSAM Document Solutions, Inc. “This membership benefits our business tremendously by allowing us to provide our high-quality and diverse document scanning and document management services in the most efficient manner.”

An AIIM membership allows OSAM to receive enormous visibility for their company and the information management products and services that they provide by forming a direct link to AIIM’s 65,000+ member community.

An AIIM membership provides businesses such as OSAM with numerous benefits including the following: AIIM arranges events and information services that help members specify, select, and deploy ECM solutions. AIIM provides an educational roadmap for the industry. AIIM helps create opportunities that allow users, consultants, suppliers, and the channel to engage and connect with each other. AIIM also acts as the voice of the ECM industry in key standards organizations.

For more information about AIIM and its membership visit. http://www. aiim. org (http://www. aiim. org).

About OSAM Document Solutions Inc.
OSAM Document Solutions, Inc. provides dynamic, customized document management solutions. OSAM’s document management knowledge, experience and product diversity allows them to utilize state of the art software and procedures to insure success with every project. OSAM’s certified consulting staff recommends, implements and supports document management systems that allow you to access information immediately.

Learn more about OSAM’s document management solutions at http://www. osaminc. com (http://www. osaminc. com)

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Dr. John Martin-Rutherford Joins Harrington College of Design as Department Chair, Interior Design

Dr. John Martin-Rutherford Joins Harrington College of Design as Department Chair, Interior Design

Dr. Martin-Rutherford brings nearly 30 years' experience in education and practice to this position at the helm of one of the country's largest interior design programs.

Chicago, IL (Vocus) October 16, 2008

Harrington College of Design announces the appointment of John Martin-Rutherford as leader of its interior design programs. Dr. Martin-Rutherford brings nearly 30 years' experience in education and practice to this position at the helm of one of the country's largest interior design programs.

Martin-Rutherford's career has combined the pursuit of education - resulting in five degrees - with teaching and administration, along with professional endeavors as an interior designer, architect and urban designer. After attending The Centre College of Kentucky where he earned a degree in Art and Psychology, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Masters in Interior Design. At the University of Texas at Austin he received a Master's degree in Architecture. At the University of Louisville (Kentucky) he completed a Ph. D. in Urban Planning and Development. He has lived, worked and studied in Europe and in America from the east coast to the west coast and has a broad and diverse perspective to bring to the fertile environment of Harrington College of Design.

"We conducted a national search to find the right person to take us into the future," said Erik Parks, president of Harrington. "John was an uncommon individual among the applicants in that he had extensive classroom experience, demonstrated team leadership and the ability to maintain a roster of clients throughout his career. With him at the helm, we intend to be the best in the market."

"Chicago has been the center for American architecture and design," said John Martin-Rutherford. "I came to Harrington because we have the tools to create a world-class design school and, utilizing the design heritage that abounds in Chicago, I know we can reach that goal."

About Harrington College of Design

Harrington College of Design is a four-year college that offers flexible scheduling for a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design, an Associate of Applied Science degree in Interior Design or Digital Photography and a new Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Communication Design. Harrington is committed to creating the next generation of design professionals to lead and serve the global community.

Harrington has been a member of Chicago's design and higher education communities since 1931. Located at 200 W. Madison St., Harrington seeks to foster an environment that maximizes students' intellectual and artistic potential. The majority of the faculty is practicing interior designers, architects, photographers and fine art professionals.

Harrington is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees and bachelor's degrees. Harrington is recognized as a private college by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), and is authorized by the IBHE to confer baccalaureate and associate degrees. The Interior Design Program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (formerly FIDER). Harrington College of Design recently received re-accreditation from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation for a period of six years.

For more information on Harrington College of Design, call 312.939.4975 or visit www. harringtoncollege. com.

Contact:
Andrea Meyer
847.585.3937 P

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RegiSoft and SiSTeR cooperate to enable the simple creation, formatting, and delivery of Multi Media Messages for wireless devices

RegiSoft and SiSTeR cooperate to enable the simple creation, formatting, and delivery of Multi Media Messages for wireless devices.

RegiSoft, creators of the World Trade Server™ middleware platform, and applications for m-commerce, and Silver Screen Tele-Reality (SiSTeR), creators of M-Plat, an online video editing and embedded voice-over platform, have signed an agreement to integrate and co-market their products to create an enhanced offering using their innovative technologies.

(PRWEB) June 17, 2004

RegiSoft, creators of the World Trade Server™ middleware platform, and applications for m-commerce, and Silver Screen Tele-Reality (SiSTeR), creators of M-Plat, an online video editing and embedded voice-over platform, have signed an agreement to integrate and co-market their products to create an enhanced offering using their innovative technologies.

The integrated product promises to deliver to both RegiSoft and SiSTeR customers an end-to-end solution for creating and managing various types of multimedia messages for mobile phones. These solutions benefit businesses seeking to interact with customers in novel ways, and can be used to send them compelling promotions. The solutions also benefit Person-to-Person situations, allowing individuals to edit and send personalized video clips to colleagues, friends and family – directly to their mobile phones.

"The cooperation between SiSTeR and RegiSoft certainly adds value to many of our customers, providing them with enhanced flexibility of creating and distributing multi media advertisements, promotions and content” remarked Gady Shlasky, RegiSoft’s CEO. “The possibilities of using the integrated product are endless, and the seamless integration points between the two products provide an intuitive user interface to create and distribute mobile content and mobile marketing campaigns”.

"We are excited to collaborate with RegiSoft. The US market is just starting to realize the potential of Multi Media Mobile Communication for marketing, corporate communication, education and personal MMC” said Israel Alpert, SiSTeR’s president and CEO. “Regisoft brings to the partnership the solid platform and global experience that our customers have been asking for, and the combined systems will deliver a revolutionary solution that our customers never dreamed of before.“

Learn more about SiSTeR technology - Click here to SEE: http://sister. tv/pr061704 (http://sister. tv/pr061704)

About RegiSoft

RegiSoft is a technology provider and developer of innovative VAS solutions for the mobile marketplace. Its flagship product, the World Trade Server™ is a middleware platform that links businesses with their customers through the mobile network infrastructure. RegiSoft solutions address the various business needs of network operators, service providers, retailers, vendors and media, looking to deploy new mobile services to create alternative sources of revenue, and to interact with their customers with personalized solutions to suit their needs and requirements. To complement the World Trade Server™ middleware, RegiSoft has developed end-to-end mobile application solutions such as mobile marketing, interactive services, mobile loyalty programs, personalized mobile content distribution, mobile ticketing, mobile surveys and mobile parking - among others.

Regisoft has worldwide distribution agreements with Ericsson and IBM, and has comercial installations at cellular operators and service provioders in Europe and the Asia Pacific

Visit our website http://www. regisoft. com (http://www. regisoft. com)

About SiSTeR

SiSTeR is a privately held technology provider and developer of Multi Media Management systems based in Dallas, TX. Its flagship product, the M-Plat, allows any user to instantly edit any video and audio clip on-line, create movies and even embed their voice using nothing but a telephone, and requires no prior training or special software. SiSTeR is vendor agnostic, and is the only company that allows seamless integration between Flash and Microsoft Media Streaming and the distribution of MMS via e-mail, web sites, electronic newsletters, presentations and mobile devices. SiSTeR clients include Fortune 100 companies and leading advertising agencies, media producers and hosting services.

Visit our website http://www. sister. tv (http://www. sister. tv)

Contact For Regisoft

Hilit Koppel

Tel: (972) 3-632-1691

Fax: (972) 3-632-1692

E-mail: hkoppel@regisoft. com

Website: http://www. regisoft. com (http://www. regisoft. com)

Contact For SiSTeR

Steve Harvill

Tel: (972) 855-3500

E-mail: sharvill@sister. tv

Website: http://www. sister. tv (http://www. sister. tv)

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Tuesday, July 26, 2005

New Connection to the Internet Industry

New Connection to the Internet Industry

New WSI office opens to serve the Miami-Broward communities.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) July 20, 2006

There’s a new connection in the Miami Internet Industry. WSI (We Simplify the Internet), worldwide leader and leading edge Internet Consulting and Education company, is proud to announce the launch of a new Internet Consultant office to serve the Miami – Broward area.

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, WSI’s latest office will be run by Alexis and Malin Castro, who will provide local businesses with specialized Internet business strategies. Alexis and Malin Castro’s WSI office, based in Doral, will supply attractive, fully-functional e-Business solutions at an affordable price to small and medium sized businesses (SMEs). Not just a website provider, WSI offers a complete partnership with businesses, whereby they also offer post-implementation support and statistical reporting packages in their extensive product catalogue.

WSI is among the top 50 Franchises in the World and the #1 Internet and Technology Services Franchise, according to the 2006 Entrepreneur Magazine’s Annual Franchise 500. More than 1,200 offices support businesses around the world.

Most Websites -- especially ones created by and for small business owners -- lack focus and provide little benefit. WSI’s overall mission is to help companies understand the difference between a website and a profitable web solution -- which is a customized business-based process aimed at maximizing and delivering measurable results. Your e-business solution should be a balance sheet item not an expense, and it should deliver a measurable Return on Investment (ROI).

For businesses, having a website is simply not enough, businesses must have the knowledge on how they can profit from this new technology. WSI can be a trusted partner looking out for their ongoing interests throughout the Internet’s evolution. As new technologies continue to emerge, Certified Internet Consultants are ready to assist business in capitalizing on these new possibilities, positioning our clients in the forefront of the digital revolution.

Like a modern day architect, Certified Internet Consultants assess the clients’ business needs using WSI’s patent pending LifecycleTM System.

The first step is the Internet Business Analysis (IBA) process, during which Alexis or Malin Castro will ask direct questions to identify clients’ competitive advantage, target markets, online/offline marketing initiatives and objectives of an Internet presence. The client’s Internet Solution is then customized -- using services such as consultation, design, development, hosting, optimization, site registration and Internet marketing support -- to both reduce business overhead and increase profit. A WSI solution is designed to draw qualified traffic to a website leading to more customer conversions online.

Each solution is distinctly built at one of many WSI’s certified global production centers, strategically located where the best talent meets the best cost. Our goal is to build results oriented, technologically advanced Internet solution at an affordable cost.

Even if your Website does not include an e-commerce application, it should be an active sales channel. One the most important services we offer is the statistical reports of visitors. It is important to know not only the number of “hits” but also which pages are being viewed and for how long is critical information, as well as the following indicators: what search engine or link did the visitor come through to visit your site, where they go after leaving your site, etc.

As a small or medium business owner, you are constantly measuring yourself against your competition. How your website performs is no different You need to know how your site ranks compared to your competitors sites as well.

If you would like more information about WSI and/or to receive a complimentary $500 value Internet Business Analysis (IBA), please visit http://www. myicwsiweb. com (http://www. myicwsiweb. com), contact Alexis or Malin Castro at (786) 621-3076.

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Triangle Business Journal Publisher Named To Women Against MS Luncheon Steering Committee

Triangle Business Journal Publisher Named To Women Against MS Luncheon Steering Committee

Charlene Grunwaldt, publisher of the Triangle Business Journal, has been appointed to the 2006 Women Against MS Steering Committee.

RALEIGH, NC (PRWEB) April 22, 2006

Charlene Grunwaldt, publisher of the Triangle Business Journal, has been appointed to the 2006 Women Against MS Steering Committee. As a committee member, Grunwaldt will be responsible for recruiting sponsors, creating publicity, and setting a theme and date for the event. The Women Against MS Leadership Luncheon is a leadership event in the Triangle that provides a special opportunity for women (men are welcome, too) to support the mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For more information about WAMS or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mendi Nieters at 1-800-FIGHT-MS.

“Being selected to this committee is a great way to contribute to the MS cause,” said Grunwaldt. “By serving as a committee member, I plan to bring together a strong body of women to fight this terminal disease.”

About Women Against MS:

The vision of Women Against MS is to bring together a strong body of women to fight a disease that primarily impacts women and to raise critical funds to support research, education and programs. For more information please call 919-834-0678.

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

7406-H Chapel Hill Road

Raleigh, NC 27607

(919) 233-6600 • (919) 233-0300 (fax)

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Record Attendance at BridgeFront's Virtual Client Conference 2010

Record Attendance at BridgeFront's Virtual Client Conference 2010

BridgeFront, an online education firm, recently completed its second annual conference. This 3-day online event had hundreds of clients in attendance and covered a wide spectrum of topics including 5010, 'Meaningful Use' of the EHR, Customer Service, Leadership, ICD-10, and Workplace Discrimination and Harassment.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) September 8, 2010

BridgeFront announces exceptional attendance at its 'annual' Virtual Client Conference, August 24-26, 2010. With hundreds of clients in attendance, a wide spectrum of information and tips were shared by 10 different speakers. This is BridgeFront's second annual conference and the most successful to date.

"This was the first BridgeFront webinar I've attended," said Molly Payton, Cascade Healthcare. "I was impressed with the format and the professionalism of the speakers. It was an excellent session."

Held entirely online, clients attended from the comfort of their desk without having to travel. Session topics included 5010, 'Meaningful Use' of the EHR, Customer Service, Leadership, ICD-10, and Workplace Discrimination and Harassment. BridgeFront also presented topics on its new and upcoming courses, and learning center enhancements.

"Over the 3-day online event, our guest speakers were extremely well received and the feedback has been outstanding," says Kent Lane, BridgeFront's COO and Coordinator of the event. "For most organizations, the days of traveling to client conferences is long gone, prompting us to lead the way with our innovative Virtual Client Conference. It is just an extension of our online training courses, saving our clients both time and money."

Throughout the conference BridgeFront also provided opportunities for clients and guests to learn more about its online education, learning system and learning tools. In these sessions, they learned what courses are in development for release soon; learned about BridgeFront's newest learning tools; and discovered some tips and techniques for using BridgeFront's learning tools.

To view 'On-Demand' recordings of speaker presentations, simply go to http://www. BridgeFront. com/resources_webinars. php (http://www. BridgeFront. com/resources_webinars. php).

For more information, visit http://www. BridgeFront. com (http://www. BridgeFront. com), contact us via email at conference(at)bridgefront. com or call (866) 447-2211.

About BridgeFront

Rated as a top-tier provider by its clients, BridgeFront delivers online education to healthcare, government, business and education - large and small. A reliable hosted learning management system allows organizations to take skill-building courses as-is, to modify courses or design their own. Helping organizations build competencies in compliance, the revenue cycle, nursing and customer service communications - BridgeFront stands a leader in responsiveness and service.

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VENTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION JOINS WITH ECA ON IMPORTANT INDUSTRY RESEARCH TO FOCUS ON THE US TRANSFORMER AND INDUCTOR MARKETS

VENTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION JOINS WITH ECA ON IMPORTANT INDUSTRY RESEARCH TO FOCUS ON THE US TRANSFORMER AND INDUCTOR MARKETS

VDC and ECA to promote growth and understanding within and beyond the transformer and inductor vendor community.

(PRWEB) July 26, 2002

Dear Editor:

VENTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION JOINS WITH ECA ON IMPORTANT INDUSTRY RESEARCH TO FOCUS ON THE US TRANSFORMER AND INDUCTOR MARKETS

Leading independent research firm joins with ECA to bring unbiased, fact-driven research to the transformer industry

Natick, Massachusetts and Arlington, Virginia (July 15, 2002) - Venture Development Corporation (VDC) has announced it has joined with the Electronic Components, Assemblies & Materials Association (ECA), a sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance, to promote growth and understanding within and beyond the transformer and inductor vendor community.

VDC, a technology market research and strategy firm providing strategic analysis and consulting services to technology companies worldwide, will utilize this growing relationship with ECA to establish stronger relationships within the component markets.

"VDC's thirty years of experience analyzing electronics industries will add credible insights to the research effort. We fully support their efforts and eagerly anticipate sharing the highlights of their research with ECA's members," says Robert Willis, President of ECA.

The latest addition to the VDC Electronic Components practice's body of reports, "The U. S. Market for Transformers and Inductors in the Electronics Industry, Second Edition" is now open for sponsorship. More details about this report and sponsorship opportunities can be found at:

Http://vdc-corp. com/components/works/br02-30.html (http://vdc-corp. com/components/works/br02-30.html)

"We are delighted to be working with ECA on this research," said John A. Gordon, Director of VDC's Electronic Components Business Group. "Our relationship with ECA has strengthened over the years with respect to other component markets, primarily switches and relays. We are excited to contribute to both our organizations' understanding and knowledge of the markets for transformers and inductors, and the unraveling of future opportunities and pitfalls awaiting suppliers to this market space."

ABOUT VENTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

VDC is a technology market research and strategy firm with over 30 years of experience in providing market research, strategic analysis and consulting services to technology companies worldwide. VDC offers its clients a wide variety of research solutions tailored to meet their strategic business needs. These include highly customized consulting engagements, ongoing research services and select industry investigations. Through considerable industry contacts, VDC also provides services related to acquisitions and the generation of key account leads. The Electronic Components practice originally gained acclaim for its bi-annual switch and relay reports, widely accepted within the industry as the de facto standard for comprehensive and realistic content.

Visit www. vdc-corp. com for more information.

ABOUT ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS, ASSEMBLIES & MATERIALS ASSOCIATION

The Electronic Components, Assemblies, & Materials Association (ECA) represents the electronics industry sector comprised of manufacturers and suppliers of passive and active electronic components, component arrays and assemblies, and commercial and industrial electronic equipment and supplies. ECA provides companies with a dynamic link into a network of programs and activities offering business and technical information; market research, trends and analysis; access to industry and government leaders; technical and educational training; and more.

John Gordon, Senior Analyst

Jgordon@vdc-corp. com

Marc Regberg, Senior Vice President

Msr@vdc-corp. com

If you would like to subscribe to VDC updates go to:

Http://www. vdc-corp. com/subscriptions (http://www. vdc-corp. com/subscriptions)

Venture Development Corporation

Technology Market Researchers and Strategists Since 1971

Http://www. vdc-corp. com (http://www. vdc-corp. com)
508-653-9000

Monday, July 25, 2005

SkillSoft Helps Make New Recruits Work Ready

SkillSoft Helps Make New Recruits Work Ready

Online learning provider, SkillSoft, has introduced a stand alone collection of learning resources designed to help new recruits find their feet when they join an organisation.

Surrey, UK (PRWEB) March 8, 2008

(Nasdaq: SKIL): Online learning provider, SkillSoft, has introduced a stand alone collection of learning resources designed to help new recruits find their feet when they join an organisation.

Entitled the 'Professional Foundations KnowledgeCentre' the resources help new employees to master important self-development, desktop and time management skills. Content includes online courses, Books24x7 online books and skill simulations organised into learning roadmaps for at-a-glance identification and easy access to learning material.

The Professional Foundations KnowledgeCentre is one of a series of 20 pre-packaged learning resources individually available to small and medium-sized enterprises as well as to large organisations and existing SkillSoft customers. Topics covered include effective presentations, email etiquette, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, coping with change, handling conflict and working in teams.

"The introduction of KnowledgeCentres is a key element in SkillSoft's strategy to strengthen the ability of our learning resources to serve a much broader audience" says Kevin Young, Managing Director at SkillSoft EMEA. "KnowledgeCentres enable us to support SMEs and micro businesses looking to ensure that both new and existing employees have the core skills they need to be successful - personally and professionally."

About SkillSoft (www. skillsoft. com)
SkillSoft PLC (Nasdaq: SKIL) is a leading SaaS provider of on-demand e-learning and performance support solutions for global enterprises, government, education and small to medium-sized businesses. SkillSoft enables business organisations to maximise business performance through a combination of comprehensive e-learning content, online information resources, flexible learning technologies and support services.

Content offerings include business, IT, desktop, compliance and consumer/SMB courseware collections, as well as complementary content assets such as Leadership Development Channel video products, KnowledgeCentre(TM) portals, virtual instructor-led training services and online mentoring services. The Books24x7(R) division offers online access to more than 15,000 digitised IT and business books, as well as book summaries and executive reports. Technology offerings include the SKillPort® learning management system, Search-and-Learn(R), SKillSoft(R), Dialogue(TM) and virtual classroom.

SkillSoft courseware content described herein is for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. SkillSoft has no obligation or commitment to develop or deliver any future release, upgrade, feature, enhancement or function described in this press release except as specifically set forth in a written agreement.

SkillSoft, the SkillSoft logo, SkillPort, Search-and-Learn, SkillChoice, Books24x7, ITPro, BusinessPro, OfficeEssentials, GovEssentials, EngineeringPro, FinancePro, AnalystPerspectives, ExecSummaries, ExecBluewprints, Express Guide and Dialogue are trademarks or registered trademarks of SKillSoft PLC in the United States and certain other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contact:

Issued on 6th March 2008 on behalf of SkillSoft EMEA by Louise Jaggs, TextOnTap
+44 (0)1242 257770 +44 (0)7712 011246

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Friday, July 22, 2005

Internet Local Map Optimization Firm Named Best in Local Search

Internet Local Map Optimization Firm Named Best in Local Search

Localize It, a Columbus OH SEO and website design firm has been acknowledged for providing local map optimization, website design, and local SEO results. TopSEOs. com evaluated this company through thorough surveys of past and present clients on why these companies turn to Localize It for gaining new business from the internet. The bottom line that customers say why they like Localize It was, "Effective strategy, afforable solution, and converting design."

Columbus, OH (Vocus) April 5, 2010

Top SEOs, the leading independent authority on search vendors, released the April 2010 rankings for best local Search companies this week. Localize It, a Columbus OH local SEO (http://www. localizeitnow. com/columbus-seo. htm) and Website Design firm with satellite offices around the country offers extensive strategies to gain new customers by utilizing the internet. Localize It, was formed by a group of individuals that have extensive years of marketing and design experience. The sole purpose for Localize It’s creation, was due to the constant phone calls and emails from clients asking, “How can I effectively and affordably obtain more business in my local market?” When over 70% of shopping experiences begin with an internet search, a local business simply has to be a part of those search results in order to be part of the buying process.

Aaron Greene, Owner of Localize It, says, “Caring about your customers and hearing these businesses’ success stories about the new customers they are achieving by utilizing our strategies is priceless. When dealing with a local physical area, one would think that you’re only reaching out to those people in that community; however, our customers have received phone calls from people and businesses both in and out of state and also internationally. I feel that when we take a new client on we have become part of their business as a value added partner.”

Local search is constantly growing and changing daily, so the efforts made now will continue to be solid investments in the future for any business that use a service like Localize It. Localize It has affordable websites and internet ranking plans for all budgets. Plans range from SEO landing pages (http://www. localizeitnow. com/seo-landing-page. htm) with google local map optimization (http://www. localizeitnow. com) to full blown website design (http://www. localizeitnow. com/local-web-design. htm) with high search engine optimization promotion. The real key to results for any business that is looking to market online is education about your local marketing and getting consistent information placed correctly online.

Localize It has shown that increased local presence equals increased business which is why they have been nominated by TopSEOs. com. Businesses that offer Hotel reservations, conference room and wedding reception hall booking, photography shoots, realtor property listings, automotive parts and service requests have seen increases as a direct result of Localize It’s efforts.

Shawn Cisco, a Real Estate guru advised us on his experience with Localize It. Mr. Cisco says that his business partners and him were looking to hire a professional firm that could help them develop and market multiple internet projects that they had. The projects ranged from Hotel Marketing, Book Summaries, Vitamins, Asphalt Paving, to Energy Savings marketing online. Through a word of mouth reference; Shawn met Aaron and his firm Localize It. To date, Shawn and his partners have built 3 websites with Localize It and currently have 2 more in the works. Shawn says, "We bring Localize It our ideas and they formulate a soup to nuts strategy to get our ideas to market. Our latest project Real Estate Book Summaries (http://www. realestatebooksummaries. com) is scheduled to launch later this month. My partners and I have absolutely no website design programming backgrounds, but Aaron and his team have utilized certain content management design elements to allow us to promote fresh content online and still maintain a SEO friendly website. I would strongly recommend them this firm to anyone that is looking for an honest company looking to deliver true results.

Topseos. com was established in 2002 with the mission of helping businesses find the best Internet marketing (http://www. topseos. com (http://www. topseos. com)) solutions. Its rankings are recognized and reputed throughout the entire industry. Since 2002, the Internet research firm has evaluated thousands of vendors, connected with more than 50,000 monthly online visitors and exhibited at all the major industry conferences.

To learn more about Localize It, visit http://www. LocalizeItNow. com (http://www. LocalizeItNow. com). To view current rankings of the best local SEO companies, visit: http://www. topseos. com/rankings-of-best-local-search-companies (http://www. topseos. com/rankings-of-best-local-search-companies)

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Thursday, July 21, 2005

New "Welcome Back to Fitness" Web Site Targets Baby Boomers

New "Welcome Back to Fitness" Web Site Targets Baby Boomers

Online toolkit from International Council on Active Aging offers age-friendly guidance for the 50+ fitness newcomer or returning exerciser.

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) January 2, 2006

“How can I possibly find time for exercise? Where do I find a gym where I will fit in? What equipment should I buy for my house?”

’Tis the season of new year’s resolutions, and traditionally “getting more exercise” is on the list. Most Baby Boomers know that physical activity is an important component of health; in fact, 98% of 50+ adults are aware that getting enough exercise is important, according to AARP research. Yet, busy days loaded with work, family and household chores can trip up even the most earnest would-be exercisers.

To answer the questions that Baby Boomers—and their parents—have about physical activity, International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) has created the “Welcome Back to Fitness” Web site at http://www. icaa. cc/welcomeback. htm (http://www. icaa. cc/welcomeback. htm). Especially geared to meet the needs of older adults, the site contains a unique collection of checklists, questions and answers, and guides to age-friendly fitness centers, equipment and trainers.

“Our goal is to make getting more exercise the annual tradition, instead of a resolution that fades away. Over two-thirds (70%) of adults ages 50 to 64 years old use the Internet, according to a study this year by the Kaiser Family Foundation,” advises Colin Milner, CEO of ICAA, “and 53% of this age group went online to look for health information. By developing the toolkit on the “Welcome Back to Fitness” Web site, we are able to provide a very large package of resources in a medium Baby Boomers use.”

The ICAA “Welcome Back to Fitness” site at http://www. icaa. cc/welcomeback. htm (http://www. icaa. cc/welcomeback. htm) can be used by older adults who are thinking about exercise, just getting started or fitness regulars. And it doesn’t matter if they exercise at home or in a gym or seniors center, the toolkit provides resources.

Thinking About Exercise? Find out about the many options for activity in the Health Tips, questions to ask your doctor and how activity will make you feel better and stay healthy.

Just Getting Started? You’ll walk briskly into the new year by choosing the proper footwear, starting with short walks or classes, and following the 30 tips to become more active in 2006. The Age-Friendly Facility checklist is a great tool for evaluating the places where you will feel welcome.

Reliving Your Past? Many older adults enjoyed sports and recreation in their teens and twenties, but were pulled away to spend time with growing families and careers. ICAA’s 30 tips will help you find the time, activities and places to rekindle your interest. Plus, the on-line Age-Friendly Facility Locator allows you to search for a fitness center in your area.

Reinvigorating Your Program? Sometimes a change of pace is all that’s needed to stay interested and active. How about finding an age-friendly personal trainer using the ICAA questionnaire and checklist to customize a program? Use the age-friendly equipment features to identify new equipment to try, and visit the Health tips section for tracking tools and exercise options.

“The ‘Welcome Back to Fitness’ Web site is another program of our Age-Friendly initiatives that enable 50+ adults to make activity a part of their lives. The age-friendly checklists are exclusive to ICAA, designed with leading experts, and you can’t find them anywhere else,” commented Milner. “The comprehensive “Welcome Back to Fitness” Web site puts everything they need in one place.”

The “Welcome Back to Fitness” section on the ICAA Web site joins other age-friendly resources dedicated to the 50+ exerciser. Featured at http://www. icaa. cc (http://www. icaa. cc) are special sections on foot care, walking and the complete age-friendly facility program.

About the International Council on Active Aging

The ICAA is the world's largest membership association dedicated to changing the way we age by uniting and working with professionals in the retirement, assisted living, recreation, fitness, rehabilitation and wellness fields. ICAA connects a community of like-minded professionals who share the goals of changing society's perceptions of aging and improving the quality of life for Baby Boomers and older adults within the six dimensions of wellness (emotional, vocational, physical, spiritual, intellectual, social). The council supports these professionals with education, information, resources and tools, so they can achieve optimal success with this growing market.

For interviews or more information about the ICAA and aging-related issues, contact:

Colin Milner, CEO

International Council on Active Aging

Toll-free: 1-866-335-9777 (North America only)

Telephone: 604-734-4466

Cell: 604-763-4595

Web site: www. icaa. cc

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Wednesday, July 20, 2005

What Does a Story about a Frog Have To Do With Electronic Products and Business Solutions?

What Does a Story about a Frog Have To Do With Electronic Products and Business Solutions?

(PRWEB) October 23, 2000

PRESS RELEASE

CONNECTICUT: Many advertisements include information that has nothing to do with the product that is being sold. A classic example is the use of golden retriever puppies that look cute and affectionate while they play next to the merchandise such as a Nissan Xterra. Sometimes the customers remember the ad but not the product.

Recently, a company that sells laptop computers produced a TV ad that starts with frogs hopping mud all over the family room. This ad continues with a scene where the mother is trying to work at home with this laptop computer while her sons play with the frogs. This mom picks up a glass of water and predictably there is a frog sitting on the edge of the glass. The frog in the web pages of www. ayresconsulting. com is relevant because this web site includes an autobiographical account of the web site owner. The autobiography starts with the owner, Leigh Ayres, learning the laws of mathematics in grammar school and continues with a description of a career that includes science, engineering, and management. Leigh's education at Northeastern University, Yale, and Harvard are also included.

This web site provides information on how to increase speed to market for high technology products under development. There is also e-commerce content with links to companies that sell gadgets, cell phones, small computers, cameras, copiers, desks, ergonomic chairs, and consulting services. The merchants for these products include Copiercopia, Dell, Handspring, Ritzcamera, NowDocs, AmazingMail, McAfee, and many more. AYRES CONSULTING selected these products to help your business.

Leigh has expressed thanks to The Business Council of BRBC for the entire timeline of the AYRES CONSULTING e-commerce business. They can be reached at www. brbc. com.

Contact Information:

Leigh Ayres

President

AYRES CONSULTING

Www. ayresconsulting. com

Layres@snet. net

Monday, July 18, 2005

Metaphor for Cultural Differences Found in New Children’s Book

Metaphor for Cultural Differences Found in New Children’s Book

Laney Laube Hoover’s The Three Little Kits and the Big, Bad Beast emphasizes independence, teamwork, and acceptance of others among young readers.

LA MESA, CA (PRWEB) August 27, 2006

Laney Laube Hoover’s new take on an old fable introduces three savvy kittens, each with his own special talent, who match wits with a big, bad. . . puppy? The Three Little Kits and the Big, Bad Beast teaches kids that appearances—cultural and otherwise—can be deceiving, and that curiosity, instead of killing the cat, often creates opportunities to make a new friend.

The kittens learn from their mistakes and the mistakes of others as they try to obey their mother and take their first steps into a diverse new world. The personification of the characters allows young children to relate and learn from the behavior of the three kittens and their mother.

Beautiful, full-color illustrations accompany this exciting story, adding personality to the animal characters and assisting young readers with comprehension. Hoover, a teacher herself, creates a story that students will enjoy and teachers can use in class by pointing out the many examples of cause and effect, idioms, alliteration, sequencing, prediction, and social skills in a classroom setting.

For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author at jazzngem@cox. net. The Three Little Kits and the Big, Bad Beast is available for sale online at Amazon. com, Borders. com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author

Laney Laube Hoover’s teaching career encompasses special and general education from preschool to high school. Here she combines her love of pets (she owns four dogs, four cats, two guinea pigs, two rabbits, and a lizard) with her desire to encourage learning-challenged and reluctant readers. The mother of two girls, Hoover lives in San Diego with her husband of 27 years.

About BookSurge

BookSurge LLC, an Amazon. com company, is a pioneer in self-publishing and print-on-demand services. Offering unique publishing opportunities and access for authors, BookSurge boasts an unprecedented number of authors whose work has resulted in book deals with traditional publishers as well as successful authorpreneurs who enhance or build a business from their professional expertise.

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Harris Connect and QuietAgent Join Forces to Provide Anonymous Job Offer Agent for Alumni

Harris Connect and QuietAgent Join Forces to Provide Anonymous Job Offer Agent for Alumni

Wide use expected by members of USA's Largest Official High School Alumni Network.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) April 25, 2007

QuietAgent today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Harris Connect, the USA's leading high school alumni social networking and community provider, to promote its unique online jobs solution to over 20 million USA high school graduates.

The partnership will promote QuietAgent's safe and anonymous Job Offer Agent to alumni from selected high school online clients of Harris Connect. Alumni who opt to use the Offer Agent will ensure they are always in the market for a better job. QuietAgent CEO Jason Kerr explains that QuietAgent "targets the 90 percent of internet users who aren't interested in looking for a job right now, but would love to be notified if the right job opportunity comes up."

Harris Connect, an organization that has spent over 40 years enabling educational institutions and alumni to forge stronger connections with and among each other, is introducing this trusted careers partner to selected high school partners, offering employers and recruiting agents the exciting prospect of connecting with those alumni who participate in this new service.

"Over the past ten years we've been approached by many different companies who were interested in partnering with us to solely gain access to these users," said Bill Harris, Chairman & CEO of Harris Connect. "Rarely did a company offer to provide a service that would be of value, while maintaining the high security and privacy standards we require." He explained that in considering an online job partner, privacy and security of members' information was paramount. "When we talked to QuietAgent we realized we had found the right partner - a company that takes privacy and security as seriously as we do," Harris said.

Harris Connect will first introduce QuietAgent to the alumni of its selected high school partners through a very personalized online marketing program. From May 15, 2007, recruiting agents (QuietAgent's highest volume users) will be able to join QuietAgent and use the specialized Recruitment Agency Edition to search for anonymous talent, under an 'all-you-can-eat' flat monthly service fee. Employers, on the other hand, join and search QuietAgent for free and only pay if a suitably matched short-listed person agrees to talk to them.

As the market leader providing integrated solutions to colleges, universities, private and independent schools, membership associations and other organizations, Harris Connect will also consider enabling these partners to offer the QuietAgent opportunity to their alumni and members in the near future.

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US Military Finds Inspiration: Over 2.5 Million Inspiring Catholic Audio CDs Distributed Worldwide

US Military Finds Inspiration: Over 2.5 Million Inspiring Catholic Audio CDs Distributed Worldwide

Lighthouse Catholic Media, a not-for-profit company headquartered outside of Chicago, IL, recently announced that they have distributed over 2.5 million audio CDs since their inception in December, 2005. Numerous bishops, archbishops, and cardinals have provided written endorsements of Lighthouse Catholic Media and their FAITHRAISER Programs including Archbishop Broglio, the US Military Service's Archbishop for the 400+ military posts and bases around the world.

Sycamore, IL (PRWEB) August 14, 2009

Lighthouse Catholic Media, NFP announces that they have achieved the milestone of having distributed over 2.5 million inspiring audio CDs distributed worldwide since their inception in late 2005.

Lighthouse Catholic Media's CDs are distributed two ways: through their FAITHRAISER Kiosk Program displayed in over 2,000 parishes, Catholic schools and missions, and via their popular CD of the Month Club. The CD of the Month Club is a subscription-based service to individuals and parishioners at an amazingly low rate.

What's more, when the parish sponsors the CD of the Month Club for their parishioners, the parish receives a percentage back for the purpose of funding religious education, or whatever purposes the parish sees fit to utilize the funds. There is no cost or investment for the program, nor is there any administration by the parish; the program, which is both a faith-raiser and true fund-raiser, has grown substantially in the last year.

Recently, Lighthouse Catholic Media received an endorsement by the archbishop for the US Military Services, Archbishop Broglio, recommending Lighthouse Catholic Media's inspiring Catholic audio CDs to soldiers, sailors and airmen serving in over 450 military bases around the world.

More information may be obtained on the CD of the Month Club at: www. lighthousecatholicmedia. com/cdclub/ (http://www. lighthousecatholicmedia. com/cdclub/)

Contact:

Charles Breeding
Lighthouse Catholic Media, NFP
336-643-1115
Www. lighthousecatholicmedia. org

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Sunday, July 17, 2005

Augusoft Announces the First Educational Software Solution Specifically Designed for Workforce Development

Augusoft Announces the First Educational Software Solution Specifically Designed for Workforce Development

Augusoft, Inc., the leader in the creation and implementation of Web-based lifelong learning management systems, today announced that the company has released Lumens Workforce. The software delivers key functions to provide career, technical and community college institutions with streamlined processes and cost-effective solutions.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 8, 2006

Augusoft, Inc., the leader in the creation and implementation of Web-based lifelong learning management systems, today announced that the company has released Lumens Workforce. The software delivers key functions to provide career, technical and community college institutions with streamlined processes and cost-effective solutions.

Bob Scarborough, Director of Great Oaks Institute of Technology and this year’s president of ACTE, stated, “Lumens has enabled us to streamline our operational process, improve Great Oaks online registration as well as work more efficiently. Post Secondary Career Centers could definitely improve their operation by adopting Lumens software.”

“We began working directly with Augusoft to create Lumens Workforce a few years ago because we needed a system that captured data for all aspects of our business,” said Jan Brown, Customized Training Coordinator at Great Oaks Institute of Technology. “Lumens was the perfect solution for our staff and students.”

Another first from Augusoft, the Lumens Workforce edition is the only software system that was specifically designed to help education institutions that train America’s workforce. The Augusoft Product Development team worked closely with two of the largest Career Tech schools in the nation to define workforce development data needs and tailor Lumens Workforce software features to fit this market.

“We experienced a 100% increase in online registration in the first six weeks of the fiscal year compared to the last six months of the last fiscal year,” stated Mary Jane Perry, Vice President of Adult Workforce Education for Butler Technology and Career Development Schools. “Lumens has allowed us to easily create reports for our corporate and agency partners, as well as increase our personnel efficiency and data accuracy. No other solution on the market addresses our workforce development needs more efficiently than Lumens.”

With over $71.4 million in transactions and 532,000 end-users around the nation, Augusoft Lumens makes educational leaders successful using a Web-based software application without investing millions of dollars in software, waiting for long implementation processes, or having to conform their program to running on a for-credit ERP system. “Lumens Workforce is the only Web-based solution that supports the workforce management requirements with real-time non-credit and full-time student enrollment functionality,” said Tim Scott, Lumens Product Manager at Augusoft.

Lumens Workforce includes key workforce development features such as: Full-time Student Program Management, Financial Aid Management, Class Activity Reporting, Financial Reporting, Transcript Reporting, State Reporting, Instructor Tracking and Approval Status, Contract (Customized) Training, Secured Access Control and Integrated Online Classes.

If you are interested in experiencing an interactive guided tour of Lumens Workforce, please visit http://augusoft. net (http://augusoft. net).

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Halogen Software and Element K Team Up on e-Learning

Halogen Software and Element K Team Up on e-Learning

Halogen eLearning Manager customers now have finger-tip access to Element K's award-winning online courses and virtual labs.

Chicago, IL, ASTD Conference, Booths 307 and 233 (PRWEB) May 17, 2010

Halogen Software today announced it has partnered with industry leader Element K to provide joint customers quick, hassle free access to thousands of best in class online courses and virtual labs (vLabs). The companies have successfully completed content integration and certification, so that all Element K e-Learning content will run and track flawlessly in Halogen eLearning Manager.

Award winning Halogen eLearning Manager is the first solution to deliver performance-based learning. It enables managers and employees to align learning activities with performance gaps, goals and career plans, then verify training effectiveness in terms of improved performance. By working with Element K to make sure their content integrates seamlessly with eLearning Manager, and runs and tracks flawlessly every time, Halogen has made it easier for their customers to support employee coaching, training and development, using proven and powerful e-learning materials.

Element K customers considering Halogen eLearning Manager can quickly and easily make full use of their existing and new e-learning libraries. Learning and Development teams get plug and play set-up, automatic updates, easy integration of courseware in existing learning content catalogs, and real-time content tracking and reporting.

"We recognize that for our customers, our award-winning e-Learning content is part of a bigger focus on learning, development and talent management, and Halogen's commitment to performance-based learning made them a natural fit to partner with," said Dan Cleveland, SVP Business Development,, Element K. "Interoperability is extremely important to Element K - it means our customers can implement and maintain our solution with confidence. Working with Halogen, we've done extensive testing to make accessing our e-Learning content simple and painless."

"Having proven, fingertip access to Element K e-Learning within the Halogen Talent Management Suite is an immense value-add for our clients as it supports a more strategic, closed loop approach to development and learning management," said Donna Ronayne, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Halogen Software. "We are pleased to be working with an industry leader like Element K to deliver the content our customers need to drive talent management and corporate performance."

About Halogen Software
Halogen Software is recognized as a market leader by industry analysts and strongly endorsed by the thousands of HR professionals who use their Talent Management solutions. The company offers a complete suite of web-based products that automate, simplify and integrate performance appraisals (http://www. halogensoftware. com/products/halogen-eappraisal/), 360 degree feedback (http://www. halogensoftware. com/products/halogen-e360/), compensation management (http://www. halogensoftware. com/products/halogen-ecompensation/), succession planning (http://www. halogensoftware. com/products/halogen-esuccession/) and learning management (http://www. halogensoftware. com/products/halogen-elms/). Halogen's offering makes HR best-practices accessible to companies of all sizes and its healthcare, education, manufacturing, public sector, financial services and professional services specific suites meet the unique needs of these
Industries. Halogen is consistently recognized by the industry and its customers for its exceptional implementation and support services, and has won multiple awards for its corporate leadership and product innovation, including HR Technology Product of the Year. For more information, visit www. halogensoftware. com (http://www. halogensoftware. com/).

About Element K
For almost 30 years, Element K has provided clients with learning solutions to develop their employees, enable their partners, and educate their customers. Element K offers content collections that include e-Learning, e-Reference, instructor-led, and blended materials to provide learning and performance support in topic areas ranging from management skills to information technology skills to workplace compliance. We also provide custom learning program design, course development, and deployment. Element K enables learning delivery with flexible delivery technology, including the KnowledgeHub LMS and ContentHub Integration Server, and a broad set of administrative and advisory enablement services. Element K is headquartered in Rochester, NY and employs over 700 professionals. For more information, please visit www. elementk. com.

Media contacts: 
Maggie Patterson
PR Consultant, Halogen Software
T: 613-989-1866
E: mpatterson(at)ripnet(dot)com

This press release was distributed through PR Web by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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Friday, July 15, 2005

Banking Experts Offer Educational Web Site at TheRatingsDebate. com to Outline Ways to Improve Credit Ratings System for Structured Products

Banking Experts Offer Educational Web Site at TheRatingsDebate. com to Outline Ways to Improve Credit Ratings System for Structured Products

Today, the debate among financial institutions has shifted away from mark-to-market and toward use of ratings to assess risk. Currently, the House and Senate are reviewing proposed legislation that gives the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) more authority to oversee the NRSROs.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) August 17, 2009

Chicago-based Performance Trust Investment Advisors, LLC, a financial institution advisory firm, has created a virtual forum at a new educational web site--called TheRatingsDebate. com (http://www. theratingsdebate. com/?utm_source=PRweb&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=08172009&utm_content=RatingsDebateLaunch-1)--to discuss what credit ratings really mean in structured finance and how the rating system needs to be strengthened.

Congress is reviewing proposed legislation that gives the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) more oversight over Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organizations (NRSRO (http://www. theratingsdebate. com/the-problem-with-ratings/?utm_source=PRweb&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=08172009&utm_content=RatingsDebateLaunch-2)). NRSROs such as Moody's, Standard & Poor's and Fitch assess risk and rate bonds, including structured products such as mortgage-backed securities.

"We have launched this new web site to encourage detailed discussion on how the ratings system for structured products, such as private-label mortgage backed securities, can be greatly improved," said Rich Berg, Chief Executive Officer of Performance Trust Investment Advisors. "The risk behind structured products (http://www. theratingsdebate. com/availability-of-credit/?utm_source=PRweb&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=08172009&utm_content=RatingsDebateLaunch-3) such as mortgage, auto or student loans is very different from that of a corporate bond," he said. "As a result, structured products need more than a letter-based rating to evaluate and communicate that risk," he said.

Letter-based ratings currently do not distinguish between a corporate bond which has only one issuer (single obligor) and a structured product such as mortgage bond which has many, even thousands of issuers (multiple obligor). The rating assigned to a bond estimates the risk associated with the probability of default--which is defined as losing one dollar of principal.

"You don't have a way to measure the risk of a partial default with the current rating system. You have an 'all or none' approach," Berg said. "Investors in multiple obligor securities need more than a measurement of the probability of default. They need to estimate the magnitude of loss (severity) to analyze the risk and value of the security," he said.

As a step in the right direction, the financial regulatory reform report from the Treasury Department includes suggestions that credit rating agencies should acknowledge the difference between structured and unstructured products "in a manner comprehensible to the investing public."

Performance Trust Investment Advisors previously launched a web site on mark-to-market accounting issues, highlighting how these accounting rules were destroying capital and preventing a strong economic recovery. Increased public awareness of the issues surrounding mark-to-market accounting rules led to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issuing new guidance in April for fair value accounting rules.

"We hope our new web site, TheRatingsDebate. com, serves as a center for debate on this equally important topic of credit ratings," Berg said.

For more information and to hear the many voices on this subject, go to www. TheRatingsDebate. com.

About The Performance Trust Companies
The Performance Trust Companies are an SEC-registered investment advisor and FINRA regulated brokerdealer, with proprietary investment methodologies and products designed to accomplish investment objectives. Based in Chicago, Performance Trust focuses on educating fixed income investment professionals and assisting client institutions to invest through total return. For additional information, go to PerformanceTrust. com (http://www. performancetrust. com/?utm_source=PRweb&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=08172009&utm_content=RatingsDebateLaunch-4).

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Wizdom Education Teams with PACER and the State of Minnesota to Improve Transition Outcomes for Young Adults with Disabilities

Wizdom Education Teams with PACER and the State of Minnesota to Improve Transition Outcomes for Young Adults with Disabilities

Wizdom Education, the premiere source for special education planning and management software and services for school districts, educators and service providers, and the Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER) Center, a nonprofit agency serving Minnesota families of youth with disabilities, launched the TransPlanner! component of Project C3 - Connecting Youth to Communities and Careers. The Wizdom TransPlanner!, which was initially developed under a grant by the US Department of Education, helps students with disabilities, their parents, and case managers effectively plan the transition from school to life after graduation. Via the internet/intranet through all phases of transition planning, TransPlanner automatically develops active Individual Transition Plans (ITP) for students with disabilities.

Naperville, IL (PRWEB) March 25, 2005

Wizdom Education, the premiere source for special education planning and management software and services for school districts, educators and service providers, and the Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER) Center, a nonprofit agency serving Minnesota families of youth with disabilities, launched the TransPlanner! component of Project C3 - Connecting Youth to Communities and Careers.

The Wizdom TransPlanner!, which was initially developed under a grant by the US Department of Education, helps students with disabilities, their parents, and case managers effectively plan the transition from school to life after graduation. Via the internet/intranet through all phases of transition planning, TransPlanner automatically develops active Individual Transition Plans (ITP) for students with disabilities.

Project C3 seeks to align state development resources to better serve youth with disabilities, and to demonstrate how innovative partnerships with community intermediary organizations can improve local transition services, using evidence-based best practices.

Phil Vitkus of Wizdom joined Deborah Leuchovius of the PACER Center in working with PACER Center advocates for youth and youth workers from three Minnesota Workforce Areas. The result is the Wizdom TransPlanner! focused for use by youth caseworkers and students with disabilities and their family members to do life planning and transition planning.

The goal of TransPlanner! in this application is to meet the needs of youth who are in situations that place them at-risk for success in post-high school education and employment. Youth caseworkers from three pilot sites of Minneapolis, Saint Paul/Ramsey County, and the Central Minnesota Workforce Centers will use TransPlanner! to help develop an Individual Service Strategy (ISS) with youth who are in one or more of the following at-risk situations.

Diagnosed disability Disability that is diagnosed, but the youth chooses not to disclose Disability that is not diagnosed and impedes successful functioning in one or more areas of life Chemical dependency (drugs and/or alcohol) Emotional disturbance that interferes with normal daily functioning A need for assistive technologies to contend with common life obstacles Limited English proficiency, and especially youth and their families who speak only Spanish Have been or are in foster care Parenting or pregnant Homeless Juvenile offender Students with disabilities and family members will continue to use TransPlanner! to help answer questions for post-high school life - “What will I do? Where will I live? And how will I be involved in the community around me?”

Youth caseworkers will use TransPlanner! to help discern at-risk situations and needs of youth. With TransPlanner!, youth caseworkers and youth will conduct life planning, and identify immediate, high-priority goals

The Wizdom TransPlanner! will work hand-in-glove with the State of MinnesotaÂ’s web-based vocational planning and portfolio system, ISEEK, and the State of MinnesotaÂ’s web-based community resource system, CYM. From appropriate activities within the resulting life plan /, TransPlanner! will direct the students as needed to ISEEK and CYM. The goal is to enable youth to take advantage of the combined strengths of these three web-based planning and information resources.

The PACER Center has nationally recognized expertise in disability policy, parent professional collaboration, and evidence-based transition practices. For Project C3, the PACER Center is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Office of Youth Development is coordinating the project. Funding for Project C3 is provided through a grant from the United States Department of Labor to the Governor's Workforce Development Council of Minnesota. The five-year grant target is to improve transition outcomes for young adults with disabilities. For more information, please visit www. pacer. org/C3/ (http://www. pacer. org/C3/ )

About Wizdom Education.

Wizdom Education is a Division of Wizdom Systems, a Naperville, Illinois based company that has been providing government and corporate clients with business process reengineering, instructional design, and special education software and services since 1986. WizdomÂ’s special education products and services include:

• LiveIEP! - puts the power of the web into the hands of the IEP Team and allows work without depending upon network availability.

• TransPlanner! - helps the IEP Team bridge the gap that often exists between schools and community service providers.

• EducationLive! - allows school and community service providers to self maintain and broadcast their specific services to the public and to their school and community customers automatically over the Internet.

• ClassroomLive! - Provides teacher resource sharing and activity logging to allow teachers and students to do interactive exchange of classroom materials, assignments, and other information.

For more information about Wizdom Education, please call 630-357-3000, visit the Wizdom Education Website at www. wizdomeducation. com, or email Robin Davies (robind@wizdom. com).

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