Building and Leading High Performance Teams

Building and Leading High Performance Teams

More than 100 AEC industry leaders participated in a highly interactive and entertaining workshop given by Mark Goodale of Morrissey Goodale LLC at the ACEC's 2007 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit. The workshop focused on what it takes to create and lead a high performance team, a topic of keen interest to the highly project-driven AEC industry. Attendees learned ways to deal with dysfunctional teams and how to identify and optimize the strengths of individual team members. As part of a wide-ranging advocacy and educational event, Goodale's workshop gave attendees the tools to build reliability into their team's operations.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 8, 2007

More than 100 AEC industry leaders participated in a highly interactive and entertaining workshop given by Mark Goodale of Morrissey Goodale LLC at the ACEC's 2007 Annual Convention and Legislative Summit. The workshop focused on what it takes to create and lead a high performance team, a topic of keen interest to the highly project-driven AEC industry. Attendees learned ways to deal with dysfunctional teams and how to identify and optimize the strengths of individual team members. As part of a wide-ranging advocacy and educational event, Goodale's workshop gave attendees the tools to build reliability into their team's operations.

Goodale began his presentation by defining the attributes of a successful team and helped attendees acknowledge the makeup of teams they have been involved with thus far. By using a typical industry leader as an example, he demonstrated how that leader evolved from a state of frustration and disappointment to one of satisfaction and empowerment by getting his mind in a different place and being willing to change his perspective daily. Goodale compared trends in team sports which have moved from a dominant star to a collective squad for measuring success and stressed that project leadership establish trust with each team member and build a high level of reliability into each conversation with that team member.

Goodale believes that projects are a network of commitments and if those commitments and promises can be reliably made and secured, it will result in a transformation of how work is done in that organization. By way of explanation, Goodale asserts that not everyone understands what a promise is. He described 5 elements of a promise as follows:
Clear Customer: who is certain of the promise being made to them Clear Performer: who is certain of each promise he/she makes as a team member Clear Conditions of Satisfaction: when the ways that results will be delivered to the customer are understood and embraced by each of the team members Finish Line: when everyone involved is clear on timing and delivery of each promise Focus on the Future: when clarity exists on what has been done in the past and what will be done from now on to secure the promise

Goodale believes that consistent practice in observing the elements of a promise in every day conversations is the first step in mastering the skill of speaking with intention - the foundation of a high-performance team.

About Morrissey Goodale LLC
Morrissey Goodale LLC is a leading management consulting firm to the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. Headquarters are located at Riverside Center 275 Grove Street, Suite 2-400, Newton MA, 02466. The company can be reached at 508-650-0040 or on the web at www. morrisseygoodale. com

Contact
Marie Kelfer
508-650-0040
Mkelfer @ morrisseygoodale. com

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Corporate Sponsorship in Public Schools

Corporate Sponsorship in Public Schools

Corporate sponsorship is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for schools looking for ways of raising cash quickly.

LOS ALAMITOS, CA (PRWEB) August 30, 2004

In the face of drastic state budget cuts to public education, administrators and parent organizations are growing more entrepreneurial in order to maintain funding for student programs. Corporate sponsorship is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for schools looking for ways of raising cash quickly.

“Businesses are looking for ways to make their brands relevant and to connect face-to-face with customers”, says local marketing consultant Jason Deal. “Community-focused events that support education obviously put businesses in good standing with families”. With hundreds of enthusiastic participants, fundraising athletic events offer an especially compelling opportunity for business marketers.

One school venturing into the corporate sponsorship arena is Rossmoor Elementary in Los Alamitos, CA with its October fundraising 5K event “Ye Galloping Knights”. The starting point was the realization by the parent organizations that they represent a highly desirable audience for marketers. “We’ve always known that we live in a special community,” says Friends of Rossmoor Elementary President Fabiana Frasca, “but we were surprised by how interested businesses have been to market to it through our school events.”

Seeing an opportunity and taking advantage of it, however, are very different. “Selling sponsorships is nothing like asking businesses for a donation. We’ve worked hard to create promotional packages that deliver real marketing value to our sponsors – and we’ve learned a lot,” says PTA President Micki Hill. The Friends of Rossmoor Elementary have even gone so far as to create roles for Development Directors, titles typically reserved for corporate America.

The results thus far have been encouraging. With

Sponsorships ranging from $300 - $3,000, nearly half of the sponsorships sold within 2 months of the program initiation. “We’re very excited to be a part of the 5K,” says Long Beach MyGym Owner Ruben Bangi. “As a new business; we’ve been looking for a way to reach out to the families in Los Alamitos. This is perfect.”

While some parent groups have expressed concern over the influence of corporations on school campus in recent years, the Rossmoor Elementary parents have taken care to keep the focus off the children. “We set pretty strict guidelines in our sponsorship program before it started”, explains Frasca. “Our sponsors know what they are buying – a friendly introduction to about 300 parents with school-age children, and the opportunity to show their support for education”.

Despite the challenges of a crash-course in corporate sponsorship marketing, the organizers of the event are appreciative of their new business partners. “We think it is a win-win relationship", says Frasca “They’re helping us at a critical time, and we’re working hard to show them our gratitude by connecting them with our friends and families.”

Ye Galloping Knights event includes a 5K race, a 5K Family Walk, a ½ mile Jester’s Kids Run, and a Youth Health & Fitness Expo where local businesses serving children can showcase their offerings to Los Alamitos families. The event takes place on October 9th from 7am to noon at Rossmoor Elementary in Los Alamitos, CA. Between 400 and 600 attendees are expected. Participants can register for the event at active. com.

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Discover Florida's Hottest Technologies and Research at Florida Innovation Showcase 2008: Milton Chang Featured as Luncheon Keynote Speaker

Discover Florida's Hottest Technologies and Research at Florida Innovation Showcase 2008: Milton Chang Featured as Luncheon Keynote Speaker

Florida Innovation Showcase 2008 Conference:

ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB) November 15, 2007

 About the Conference

On March 19 & 20, 2008, Florida Innovation Showcase 2008 will provide the forum to showcase Florida's hottest university technologies and research competencies for leveraging research and development efforts. The conference is presented by the Florida Research Consortium, a not-for-profit strategic partnership between Florida's universities, the business community and state government, created to introduce attendees to exciting discoveries being generated as a result of the tremendous volume of research taking place throughout the state of Florida.

Co-located with SPIE Defense + Security Symposium at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort, Florida Innovation Showcase 2008 will highlight Florida's best and the brightest emerging Homeland Security and Defense expertise, with a special emphasis on Laser and Optics technologies.

According to Tom O'Neal, Associate Vice President of Office of Research & Commercialization at the University of Central Florida and Chairman of the Florida Innovation Showcase 2008, "As an entrepreneur, technology scout, economic development professional, technology industry observer or angel investor, don't miss the opportunity to learn more about these future success stories. The conference is designed to showcase the ideas and allow attendees to meet the researchers who are shaping tomorrow's technologies today. Become a part of this national audience and see first-hand the leading research opportunities and technologies available for licensing that reflect Florida's promising technology future."

Featured Keynote Speaker

Milton Chang, widely considered among the most successful tech entrepreneurs in the world, will keynote the conference.

Beyond his own personal success, Chang has funded nearly 20 other startups without a single failure. His track record makes him a preeminent authority on the topic of how to be successful in tech commercialization.

Chang's experience with incubation and high-tech start-ups began when he successfully took the Newport Corp. public in 1971. He went on to provide the original seed capital to Uniphase (later JDS-Uniphase) and New Focus (acquired by Bookham), which he founded in 1990 and took public in 2000. He is now focusing on his latest endeavour, the Incuibic investment fund, where he shares his expertise and experience with entrepreneurs and investors. The company's motto is "We Help Entrepreneurs Build Great Companies."

"Milton Chang is simply the best recognized figure in the world when one thinks of commercializing optics technologies," said M. J. Soileau, vice president for research at the University of Central Florida and Sponsorship Chair of the Florida Innovation Showcase 2008 event. "Anyone with any interest in building or investing in a high-tech company should take advantage of this opportunity to meet him at the Florida Innovation Showcase."

Chang currently sits on the boards of AviaraDx, OpVista, and Rockwell Scientific, and has received a number of prestigious awards from professional societies. He is a member of the Optical Society of America and the Laser Institute of America, and was former president of IEEE LEOS and LIA. He is known for openly sharing his experience and also writes business columns for Laser Focus World and Photonics Spectra. Chang enjoys what he does and loves spending time sharing it with the technical and business communities.

He has a Bachelor of Science degree in EE from the University of Illinois and graduated with highest honors. Chang went on to get his Masters of Science degree and his Ph. D. from the California Institute of Technology and also attended Harvard University. He has received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Illinois and CIT and is now a member of the Board of Trustees for California Institute of Technology.

Conference Registration

To register for the conference, visit www. FLinnovation. org. Early Conference Registration - Prepaid by February 1, 2008 - To qualify for the early registration fee, we must receive your payment (online via credit card, via phone registration, or by check) by end of business day on February 1. Florida High tech Corridor Council, TBTF, Florida Research Consortium, and Promotional Partner Rate: $245 (use your discount code); Non-Members: $295; University Students: $150.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information please contact Heather Kenyon at hkenyon@tbtf. org.

Florida Research Consortium

The Florida Research Consortium is a not-for-profit strategic partnership between Florida's universities, the business community and state government. For more information, visit www. floridaresearch. org.

University of Central Florida

The University of Central Florida is a public, multi-campus, metropolitan research university, dedicated to serving its surrounding communities with their diverse and expanding populations, technological corridors, and international partners. The mission of the university is to offer high-quality undergraduate and graduate education, student development, and continuing education; to conduct research and creative activities; and to provide services that enhance the intellectual, cultural, environmental, and economic development of the metropolitan region, address national and international issues in key areas, establish UCF as a major presence, and contribute to the global community.

Thousand Oaks Plastic Surgeon Launches Innovative New Website

Thousand Oaks Plastic Surgeon Launches Innovative New Website

To support his patients’ online experience with his Thousand Oaks plastic surgery practice, Michael Schwartz, MD is launching a new, state-of-the-art website that emulates his pursuit of a seamless combination of artistry, experience, and science.

Thousand Oaks, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) December 15, 2010

Dr. Michael Schwartz, a double board-certified plastic surgeon in Thousand Oaks, CA is announcing the launch of a new website he believes will enhance his ability to balance beauty and science while providing safe and effective results that satisfy his patients’ aesthetic enhancement goals and expectations. This interactive new website provides visitors with an in-depth overview of Dr. Schwartz’ plastic surgery practice, supplemented by a comprehensive network of information concerning all surgical and non-invasive cosmetic procedures available, ranging from laser skin resurfacing to breast augmentation.

The comprehensive website incorporates Dr. Schwartz’ individualized approach to each patient, as well as his extensive experience performing a number of plastic surgery procedures such as the tummy tuck in Thousand Oaks. By providing detailed descriptions of each procedure offered, as well as patient testimonials, before-and-after galleries, and a doctor biography, Dr. Schwartz says he hopes to create a positive and informative online experience with his practice for both current and potential patients.

In collaboration with the medical website design team at Rosemont Media, Dr. Schwartz has included an array of interactive options to heighten his patients’ virtual experience with his plastic surgery practice. In addition to creating an aesthetically-pleasing framework, Dr. Schwartz has incorporated social media buttons to foster the growth of an online community to further enhance and educate his patients. He adds that the new website was designed to convey his conservative approach to subtly enhance his patients’ beauty with natural-looking cosmetic treatments as he blends his extensive experience and scientific knowledge with an artistic eye.

About Dr. Schwartz

Michael R. Schwartz, MD, FACS completed his plastic surgery training at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. He is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, as well as the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Schwartz is also a member of the Mentor Educational Council, and speaks around the country on behalf of the Mentor Corporation. He has traveled around the world to study the latest techniques in breast surgery and a number of other plastic surgery procedures to ensure he remains at the cutting-edge of the cosmetic enhancement world. Additionally, Dr. Schwartz has authored and presented a number of medical papers, and has been invited to speak at several national plastic surgery meetings.

Dr. Schwartz’ plastic surgery office is located at 696 Hampshire Rd., Ste. 210 in Westlake Village, CA 91361, and can be reached at (805) 449-7204 or online at either http://www. drschwartz. com or the [Michael R. Schwartz, MD, FACS Facebook page.

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Brennan, Wiener & Associates Takes On Credit Card Giant Capital One ("What's in Your Wallet?") Over Post-Bankruptcy False Credit Reporting

Brennan, Wiener & Associates Takes On Credit Card Giant Capital One ("What's in Your Wallet?") Over Post-Bankruptcy False Credit Reporting

James Krider has filed a lawsuit against banking giant Capital One Bank over post-bankruptcy false credit reporting. Mr. Krider alleges that Capital One has continued to credit report Capital One accounts as delinquent or charged off on his credit reports even though he discharged them in bankruptcy proceedings. Mr. Krider is represented by prominent Southern California credit damage and identity theft attorney Robert F. Brennan, of La Crescenta, Ca. James Krider v. Capital One Bank, et al., Case No. CV 07-07707 ODW (AJWx), United States District Court, Central District (Los Angeles).

La Crescenta, CA (PRWEB) March 26, 2008

James Krider thought that having to file bankruptcies was tough enough. In addition to the fact that it would be reported on his credit reports for years to come, he felt he had let down some of the people who'd lent money to him. He'd had some of his credit cards for more than 20 years, and had been very responsible with his credit until some personal and professional reversals required him to resort to the bankruptcy court to get control of his debts.

When he began rebuilding his credit, he noticed what at first he thought was a mistake: Capital One was still reporting three credit cards which he had discharged in his bankruptcy filings. He did not understand this at all and disputed this credit reporting with all three major credit bureaus and also with Capital One. Imagine his surprise when Capital One insisted that it had the right to continue to credit-report his discharged accounts as "delinquent" on his credit reports.

"To say the least, I was shocked," explains Krider. "I had thought that this was some kind of mistake, but I disputed the credit reporting of these three accounts repeatedly to no avail. Capital One has taken the position that it has a perfect right to credit report these accounts as delinquent even though each has been discharged in bankruptcy. I admit, I am not proud of having had to declare bankruptcy, but the bankruptcy notation on my credit reports is bad enough and that will be there for 10 years. Having the credit card companies continue to report my old credit cards as still delinquent is doubly bad and makes it that much tougher for me to get back on my feet.

"In its commercials, Capital One asks, 'What's in Your Wallet?' Well, unfortunately, thanks to Capital One I effectively have a hole in my wallet because of the false credit reporting."

Krider is not alone. A growing number of banks and credit card companies have quietly been "pushing the envelope" on credit reporting of bankruptcy-discharged debt, hoping to pressure consumers who have recently been through bankruptcy to pay these debts.

Krider's attorney, Robert F. Brennan of Brennan, Wiener & Assoc. in La Crescenta, Ca., comments on this. "This business practice is targeted at two types of consumers: those that are under a lot of pressure to rebuild their credit and those that lack the education or sophistication to understand that their debts have been discharged in the bankruptcy proceedings. Mr. Krider, an educated professional, falls into the former category. He's working hard to rebuild his credit and produce and participate to the fullest in our society, but Capital One is actively blocking his efforts. For any consumers affected by this practice, it is unfair and we're confident that our federal judges will agree."

Krider filed a lawsuit against Capital One and the three major credit bureaus in late 2007 in the United States District Court, Central District in downtown Los Angeles. Krider v. Capital One Bank, et al., Case No. CV 07-07707 ODW (AJWx). The matter is in discovery proceedings now, with a trial date set in February of 2009. Brennan says they want their matter decided by a jury trial. Krider is seeking both money damages as well as a permanent deletion from his credit reports of any delinquent reporting of any accounts he had included in his bankruptcies.

Contact Information: Robert F. Brennan, Brennan, Wiener & Associates, 3150 Montrose Ave., La Crescenta, Ca. 91214, (818) 249-5291. Mr. Brennan and his firm are the leading consumer protection and credit damage attorneys in Southern California. Mr. Brennan has been selected as a "Southern California Super Lawyer" for three years running, for 2006, 2007 and 2008.

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Finally Software Announces First University to Take Up Free PKI Offer

Finally Software Announces First University to Take Up Free PKI Offer

Finally Software announced today that the Greek University, the University of Thessaly, is the first University to take up Finally’s “Free PKI” offer.

(PRWEB) May 11, 2003

Press Release

Finally Software Announces First University to Take Up Free PKI Offer

BishopÂ’s Stortford, UK, 12th May 2003

Finally Software announced today that the Greek University, the University of Thessaly, is the first University to take up Finally’s “Free PKI” offer. This offer is open to all Universities and provides them with a PKI Certificate Authority and 1,000 Digital Certificates free of charge for 12 months. At the end of the period, the University has the option of converting to a low cost monthly rental.

“We have been surprised at the number of inquiries we have received from Universities, not only in Europe but from the USA and APAC regions”, said Peter Christou, Finally’s President. Several other Universities have confirmed that they too will be installing OnePKI soon, and we will be making further announcements shortly”, he added.

“The CCE department acknowledges and appreciates the support provided by the “Finally Software”, which has a significant impact in the computer security education and training of our students.” said Elias Houstis, Professor and Chair at the University of Thessaly.

Products:

The Finally Software range of solutions includes Verifiable Intent, an authentication system that monitors sensitive data, such as the security administration system files. If changes are made to the data, the security administrator is alerted and asked to accept the changes through a separate smartcard and pin number authentication system, safeguarding companies from virus outbreaks, hacks and internal security breaches.

The company also offers OneNet a comprehensive portfolio of PKI-based security products including a full PKI, smartcard administration and user support, secure web, email and Java distributed applications, a file security system and secure payment system.

OnePKI™ is a global public–key infrastructure which provides registration and certification functions in local environments and also in a global and open network: creation, issuing, distribution, verification, and revocation of certificates and CRLs. It supports multiple secure network applications from the OneNet™ range: secure Web, secure E–mail, and secure proprietary applications as well as any certificate enabled applications such as the popular web browser and web servers.

OneCard™ is a system supporting transparently multiple types of smart cards, including secret-key cryptography, public-key cryptography, file system cards, and Java smart cards. The system supports multiple secure applications and may be combined with multiple PKIs.

OneNet™/E-mail is a security system which provides strong, end-to-end protection of E-mail letters and communication messages for E-mail systems.

OneNet™/Web is a security system which provides strong, end-to-end protection of HTML documents, WWW forms and communication messages for WWW.

OneNet™/File offers users the ability to protect files on file systems with strong encryption. Users are identified using the digital certificates from OnePKI. Files can be made private for an individual or for a group of users who use their private keys to view the protected files. They can also see the signature of the user who initially encrypted the file.

OneNet/Java is a comprehensive security system for Java environments and applications. It provides security objects and methods for cryptography, hashing, Java smart cards, certificates, key management, and various documents-based (encapsulation) security protocols. OneNet/Java has significant advantages over similar products by being a complete, integrated and easy-to-use Java security system yet maintaining the high security provided by PKI integration

OnePay™ is a system providing security for multiple payment systems: credit card and debit cards payments, payments by invoices, payments using stored money smart cards, and payments based on subscriptions.

In addition, the OneNet range provides authentication, authorisation and security administration for users and servers. The applications use the services of the OnePKI™ Local Registration Authority - RA, based on local data base or LDAP/X.500 directory and the Local Certification Authority - CA, based on X.509 certification standards. There are no equivalent products on the market. All existing products are either based on a simple SSL protocol, protecting only web transactions between browsers and web servers, or proprietary, non-interoperable solutions

About University of Thessaly:

The University of Thessaly (www. uth. gr) was founded in 1984 and is situated in the Greek Province of Thessaly. Its school of engineering includes the departments of Planning and Rural Development, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, and newly established department of Computer and Communications Engineering (CCE). The CCE department offers specializations in Telecommunications, Signal and Networks, Software Engineering and Information Systems, and Hardware and Computer Architecture. Currently, there are three courses in information and system security required by the three specializations offered. The courses are supported by laboratories, which utilize tools for secure middleware and application development.

About Finally Software:

Founded in 2001, Finally Software is securing the Enterprise by delivering products and services that provide identification, entitlements, verification, privacy and security management capabilities. Our innovative and proven products enable businesses and governments worldwide to conduct business securely. Our Security products give organizations the necessary tools to verify the identity of who they are doing business with and to securely manage their information. Finally Software is privately held and based in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, UK and, Littleton, MA, USA, and Offices in the Asia Pacific region, with global coverage through their resellers and partners. For more information contact +44-1279-654604 or visit the Finally Software Web site at www. finallysoftware. com

Press contacts:

Helen Banyard or Mike King, Johnson King PR

Tel: +44 - 207 357 7799

Email: helenb@johnsonking. co. uk or mikek@johnsonking. co. uk

Peter Christou, Finally Software

Tel: +44 -1279 654604

Email: christou@finallysoftware. com

Web: www. finallysoftware. com

African Society for Toxicological Sciences Begins 2005 Poised To Make A Difference

African Society for Toxicological Sciences Begins 2005 Poised To Make A Difference

African Society for Toxicological Sciences Begins 2005 with Corporate and Foundation Funding, and SOT Recognition. After Fruitful Year in 2004, African Society for Toxicological Sciences Plans for Even Stronger 2005.

Rochester, NY (PRWEB) February 7, 2005

Since its birth in 1999, the African Society for Toxicological Sciences (ASTS) [http://AfricanSocietyForToxicologicalSciences. org (http://AfricanSocietyForToxicologicalSciences. org)] has pursued the overarching objective of promoting human health through research, education, and knowledge sharing. Now, approaching its 5th annual symposium (Tuesday, March 8, 2005 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM in Salon 3 of the Hilton Riverside Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA), ASTS is poised to pursue its objective more strongly than ever. The year of 2004 saw ASTS gaining funding, recognition and assistance from corporate, foundational and governmental sources; in 2005, says Society President Dr. Hoffman Lantum, they expect to build on those gains, beginning with three poster session presentations at the March 6-10 meeting of the Society of Toxicology (SOT) in New Orleans.

ASTS is a US-based non-profit organization which aims to promote the acquisition, dissemination and utilization of knowledge in the toxicological sciences, with emphasis on knowledge relevant to the continent of Africa. The society was born in March 1999 in New Orleans, founded by twenty scientists attending the 1998 American Society of Toxicology meeting in Seattle, Washington, who formed an ad hoc volunteer-committee to work on a draft constitution and by-laws for the organization. The constitution and by-laws were presented and approved during the first formal ASTS meeting on March 16, 1999.

During 2003, under the influence of Dr. Hoffman Lantum, ASTS began using an internet-based content management system to disseminate information and promote knowledge of the ASTS in the global medical and scientific communities, thus helping the society to establish its global presence and reputation. On Friday, January 02, 2004, the ASTS website published its first news story, announcing approval by the FDA of "Orphan Drug Status" for Xechem's Sickle Cell drug NIPRISAN (HEMOXIN(TM). The ASTS has continued to use their web site to reach out to the medical and scientific communities, and to the people and organizations that support them.

And the ASTS has been heard:

In 2005, ASTS received a $10,000 grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS/NIH) [http://www. niehs. nih. gov (http://www. niehs. nih. gov)], thanks to the support of Dr. Kenneth Olden.

ASTS is currently partnering with the African Education Initiative (NEF) and the Third World Medical Research Foundation (TWMRF) [http://twmrf. com (http://twmrf. com)] to promote technical training and research activities in many countries in Africa.

INTERTOX [http://www. intertox. com/ (http://www. intertox. com/)], Seattle, WA, an international toxicology consulting firm, has donated books to the ASTS for distribution in Africa.

The society is pleased to be sponsoring three scientists from Africa to attend the annual meeting of the American Society Of Toxicology [http://www. toxicology. org (http://www. toxicology. org)] for the first time with the ASTS-NEF sponsored travel award. The 2005 ASTS-NEF Travel Award was funded in part by Eastman Kodak Co, Rochester, NY, Rochester, NY, with a $7,000 donation from the Global Diversity Office and the Health Safety and Environmental Organization of Kodak. The three invited scientists and awardees are: Prof. Isaac U. Asuzu, Department of Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria; Dr. Orish E. Orisakwe, Department of Pharmacology, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, Nigeria; and Dr. Jahun Jahun, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Amadou Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.

This year's 2005 ASTS symposium will be the inaugural event recognizing the society as a special interest group of the SOT. The theme will be “Emerging Health and Environmental Adverse Effects of Pharmaceuticals and Industrial Chemicals and the Need for Good Regulatory Policy in Africa.” This is the ASTS's 5th annual symposium, and is being held on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM in Salon 3 of the Hilton Riverside Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

The ASTS leadership encompasses more than 50 years of cummulative experience in academic research in toxicology and environmental health sciences. Its members also have policy and regulatory knowledge for new substance notifications and product registrations in global markets for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

2004 saw strong growth in awareness of ASTS and its aims within the medical, scientific and corporate worlds, and by extension a significant enhancement in the Society's ability to pursue those aims. 2005 sees ASTS poised to pursue its aims with still more vigor. ASTS can truly claim success in its goal of fostering improvements in human health.

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New Research Reveals Surprising Lifetime Risk of Economic Insecurity Among Americans

New Research Reveals Surprising Lifetime Risk of Economic Insecurity Among Americans

Researchers developing website that will allow individuals to assess their personal economic risk

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) May 25, 2008

Recent economic events have shaken the confidence of many Americans with respect to their ability to achieve the "American dream." "With rising numbers of home foreclosures, job cuts, and loss of savings, more Americans are encountering severe periods of economic risk and insecurity in their lives," says Mark R. Rank, Ph. D., poverty expert and professor of social work at Washington University in St. Louis.

Rank's work is shedding a new light on the amount of economic risk that Americans face across their lifetimes. His work has shown that the likelihood of economic turmoil during one's adulthood is exceedingly high, and has been rising over the past three decades.

For example, Rank's research on the chances of encountering poverty has demonstrated that between the ages of 20 and 75, roughly three-quarters of all Americans will experience at least one year in poverty or near poverty. Even more surprising, two-thirds of Americans between the ages of 20 and 65 will, at some point, turn to a welfare program such as food stamps, and 40 percent of Americans will use a welfare program in five or more separate years during their working age adulthood. Additional analyses have shown that the life course risk of poverty has risen sharply from the 1970s to the 1990s.

Rank's current research on homeownership has also revealed substantial turmoil in the lives of Americans. Although the vast majority of Americans will eventually buy a home -- Rank estimates that by age 40, 83 percent of Americans have purchased a home -- nearly 40 percent of these homeowners will lose their homeowner status within 10 years of the time of purchase. The recent home mortgage crisis has revealed substantial financial risk among American homeowners, and Rank's life course work provides actual estimates of the amount of economic insecurity embedded within the dream of homeownership in America.

Another area of research that Rank, along with his collaborator at Cornell University, Tom Hirschl, has been investigating, is whether Americans have saved enough to get them through these periods of economic turmoil. Preliminary data analysis indicates that up to one half of all Americans will not have enough liquid assets to keep them out of poverty for three months should they suddenly lose their job.

Based on these and other analyses, Rank and Hirschl are developing a first-of-its-kind computer program and Web site that will allow Americans to estimate their degree of potential economic risk. The program will be analogous to current medical programs that allow individuals to calculate the likelihood of encountering a particular health risk such as heart disease.

"This program will not only allow individuals the capability to see into their economic future, but it will also allow them to understand the extent to which they might lower their risk by engaging in certain behaviors, such as acquiring more education," Rank says.

Rank and Hirschl are currently putting together a book on economic insecurity and the American dream that will be forthcoming with Oxford University Press.

"All of this work is shedding light on the fragility of the 'American dream' and what we can do to restore its viability," Rank says.

The George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis aims to create positive social change through its path-breaking research and educational excellence. The Brown School's international community of faculty, students, and graduates works throughout St. Louis, across the country, and worldwide to apply new knowledge and use the best available evidence to impact policy, practice, and service delivery. The Brown School, which offers a doctoral degree, a master of social work degree, as well as seven dual-degree programs, is home to five research centers:

The Center for Latino Family Research
The Center for Mental Health Services Research
The Center for Social Development
The Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies
The Martha N. Ozawa Center for Social Policy Studies

For more information call 314-935-6676 or http://gwbweb. wustl. edu (http://gwbweb. wustl. edu).

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The DuSable Museum of African-American History Adds Five Paintings of Historical Artist, Ted T. Ellis to Their Permanent Collection

The DuSable Museum of African-American History Adds Five Paintings of Historical Artist, Ted T. Ellis to Their Permanent Collection

Houston based artist, Ted T. Ellis, is excited to be included in the permanent collection of the DuSable Museum. The DuSable Museum of African American History, the first and oldest institution of its kind in the country, has been dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation and dissemination of the history and culture of Africans and Americans of African descent for more than 46 years.

Friendswood, TX (PRWEB) May 11, 2010

Houston based artist, Ted T. Ellis, is excited to be included in the permanent collection of the DuSable Museum. The DuSable Museum of African American History, the first and oldest institution of its kind in the country, has been dedicated to the collection, preservation, interpretation and dissemination of the history and culture of Africans and Americans of African descent for more than 46 years.

The current President of the DuSable Museum, Dr. Carol Adams, is hosting an induction ceremony on May 12, 2010, in which five of Mr. Ellis paintings donated by philanthropist, Mr. Allen Turner. Mr. Allen M. Turner is chairman of the board of Columbia College Chicago’s Board of Trustees. He is a partner of the Pritzker Organization, family investment firm. Turner is Chairman of the Visiting Committee on Visual Arts at the University of Chicago. He also serves on the committee on Modern and Contemporary Art at the Art Institute of Chicago; founding trustee, Pritzker Architecture Prize; trustee, Market Theatre Johannesburg, South Africa; trustee, Columbia College; and trustee, Newberry Library.

Gallery Guichard Fine Art Gallery, who represents, Mr. Ellis, continues their committed to excellence in partnership with the DuSable Museum with exhibit featuring a distinguished number of contemporary fine artist. The Common Bonds exhibition will also feature works by:
Reginald Baylor, Brad Bernard, Sabrina Brooks, Robert Lewis Clark, Jeanette Wright-Claus, Calvin Coleman, Robert Dillworth, Daryl Harris, Dayo Layoe, Ted Ellis, Rhonda Gray, Gerald Griffin, Adam Guichard, Andre Guichard, Sharon Kerry-Harlan, Bruce Jefferson, Nolan McCants, Kudzai Mutasa, Joyce Owens, Tia Richardson, Ernani Silva, Tony Smith, Patricia Stewart, Marcel Taylor, Nathan Jalani Taylor, Pearlie Taylor, Dana Todd, Bryan Keith Thomas, Raymond Thomas, Buchi Upjohn and Lee White.

The Common Bonds exhibition opening will be held, May 12, 2010 from 6pm until 9pm, with a presentation of Ted Ellis’s paintings at 7pm. The event will be held at the DuSable Museum which is located at 740 E. 56th Place in Chicago, IL. The exhibition will run through June 30th 2010.

Ted Ellis is a passionate man. He is passionate about his family, passionate about his heritage, and passionate about his art. Just ask him and he proudly declares, “I paint subjects that are representative of the many facets of American life as I know it. I like to think of myself as a creative historian. I was put here to record history and all aspects of American culture and heritage. My sole purpose has always been to educate through my art. “Ellis grew up and was educated in New Orleans, a city known for it’s history, style, and artistic exuberance. This backdrop inspired Ellis to capture the essence of the subjects of his childhood in the glory of their rich cultural heritage.

Recently, Mr. Ellis was honored with a Pinnacle Award, the highest community service award bestowed by the Houston Citizen Chamber of Commerce. He also has received a major federal grant, for his, “Art with A Purpose Program” to help disadvantage youth by using visual art as an educational tool and resource for self-empowerment and accomplishing their dreams.

Recognized as an historical artist, Mr. Ellis works are included in the permanent collection of the Amistad Research Center on Tulane University campus in New Orleans, LA. He is now in the company of other great artist, such as, Henry O. Tanner, Jacob Lawrence, Ellis Wilson, and other historical artist.

Ted T. Ellis, is not just an artist, he is a trailblazer, a pioneer, and visionary. His desire and personal campaign to see African-American Art recognized as a national treasure demonstrates his commitment to preserve our cultural legacy and place in history. His passion as an artist, art advocate and educator has garnered many awards corporate contracts, and recognition from city and state officials. Learn more about T. Ellis (http://www. tellisfieneart. com (http://www. tellisfieneart. com)).

Below are other events Ted T. Ellis art is featured:
Beyond the Blues: Reflections of African America in the Fine Arts Collection of the Amistad Research Center
April 10 - July 11, 2010

NOMA
One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park
New Orleans, LA 70124

T. Ellis included in the art exhibition at the New Orleans Museum of Art:
Beyond the Blues: Reflections of African America in the Fine Arts Collection of the Amistad Research Center, presented by the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Amistad Research Center, marks a long overdue public access to these remarkable works of art. The exhibition will feature nearly 150 works including paintings, prints, and sculpture, as well as archival materials such as letters and sketchbooks, providing a fascinating glimpse of the artistic process. Like the Collection itself, the exhibition is a map that charts change in American visual arts while highlighting African American connections passed, like a baton, over the course of a century from one generation to the next.
The Amistad Research Center, located on the Tulane University campus, is the nation's largest independent archive specializing in the history of African Americans and other minority ethnic groups. A lesser known aspect of the Center is its extraordinary collection of fine art dating from the nineteenth century to the present day.

May 1,2010- September 30,2010:
Ted T. Ellis themed exhibition, “ Sumptin’ to See: Native Son Comes Home, the art of Ted Ellis”, features over 30 original paintings depicting African-American lifestyle and culture of the 20th century. Showcased in the historical, “Villere House”, a restored double shotgun house used for artist exhibitions. The exhibit ends September 30, 2010

The New Orleans African American Museum is dedicated to the preservation, presentation and interpretation of the culture and heritage of New Orleans and the African Diaspora.

The vision of the African American Museum is to be the premier site that celebrates the contributions of Africans and the African Diaspora to the visual arts, culture and architecture in America.

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KW Thought Leadership to Present at 'Critical Transformations,' the ASCD National Conference

KW Thought Leadership to Present at 'Critical Transformations,' the ASCD National Conference

KnowledgeWorks’ presence at this year’s conference, titled “Critical Transformations,” reflects the ASCD’s desire to provide educators with valuable professional development essential to improving student achievement in their own schools, districts, and communities.

Cincinnati, OH (Vocus) March 5, 2010

KnowledgeWorks CEO Chad Wick and executives from two of its subsidiaries will present sessions informed by KnowledgeWorks’ forecast on emerging trends in learning -- 2020 Forecast: Creating the Future of Learning ASCD's 65th Annual Conference and Exhibit Show (http://www. futureofed. org/) in San Antonio March 6-8.

Wick will joined by Jillian Darwish, Ed. D. executive director of the http://www. kwfdn. org/icc/ (http://www. kwfdn. org/icc/) Institute for Creative Collaboration, and Monica Martinez, Ph. D., president of the http://www. newtechnetwork. org (http://www. newtechnetwork. org) New Tech Network.

“Our team is pleased to be able to share the Forecast with ASCD’s leadership team and with conference participants,” Wick said. “As a tool for thinking about, preparing for, and shaping the future, the Forecast can help organizations like ASCD and others nimbly respond to future forces and adjust their long-term strategies for success.”

KnowledgeWorks’ presence at this year’s conference, titled “Critical Transformations,” reflects the ASCD’s desire to provide educators with valuable professional development essential to improving student achievement in their own schools, districts, and communities. The three-day conference will feature more than 500 sessions on a variety of topics, including best practices for teaching English language learners, brain-based education, formative assessment, coaching and mentoring, professional learning communities, education advocacy, and worldwide education.

Wick and Darwish will lead a discussion at the ASCD’s Leadership Council Meeting on Friday. They will use the 2020 Forecast’s six main trends, including The Maker Economy, Platforms for Resilience and Amplified Organization, as useful tool for creating new ways to approach solutions in support of ASCD’s goals.

“We are honored to work with the ASCD Leadership Council as they examine the boundaries of their success and add to their significance by focusing on every child having access to education excellence and equity,” Darwish said.

Then, on Saturday, Martinez will incorporate all drivers of the 2020 Forecast (http://www. futureofed. org/) into her 90-minute Distinguished Lecture” during the conference. Martinez, former Vice President of Education Strategy at KnowledgeWorks, has been conducting presentations using the Forecast for the past several years, including during KnowledgeWorks’ strategic planning process.

A first for KnowledgeWorks:
Technology and social media will play significant roles at the conference as well. Participants at the Leadership Committee meeting will experience an interactive presentation of the 2020 Forecast with the incorporation of Twitter to fuel active participation within the closed session.

This will be the first time KnowledgeWorks has presented the 2020 Forecast using live micro-blogging tools. Conversations with the participants will also be continued during and after the Conference on the KnowledgeWorks blog: World of Learning (http://www. knowledgeworks. org/worldoflearning/) and and the Future of Ed (http://blog. futureofed. org/) blog.

Formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, ASCD is an educational leadership organization dedicated to advancing best practices and policies for the success of each learner. It has more than 170,000 members in 136 countries, including superintendents, supervisors, principals, teachers, professors of education, and school board members.

Since 2007, Darwish’s ICC has been working with state-level leaders, national partners and international systems-thinking experts to fundamentally re-conceive the system of public education through transformational dialogue.

Martinez, a national expert on high schools, heads the Napa, Calif.-based New Tech Network, which supports the start-up and implementation of innovative high schools marked by project-based learning in a technology rich environment. There are now 40 New Tech High Schools in nine states, and plans call for the rapid expansion of New Tech schools over the next five years. KnowledgeWorks, which develops and implements effective approaches to high school education in the United States, integrated New Tech into its organization in October 2009.

KnowledgeWorks Foundation strives to be the leader in developing and implementing innovative and effective approaches to high school education in the United States. Our work primarily focuses on redesigning urban high schools, developing STEM and Early College high schools, and supporting student-centered approaches to delivering real learning and results in our schools.

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New Video Scholarship Contest -- "What Makes U Special?"

New Video Scholarship Contest -- "What Makes U Special?"

Win a $5,000 scholarship and other prizes for most-viewed video on YouTube®

Lawrenceville, NJ (Vocus) May 30, 2008

When it comes to college planning and finding the right college fit, you need to think about who you are and what differentiates you from the crowd. This soul searching can pay off—literally—if you enter and win the grand prize of $5,000 through Peterson’s "What Makes U Special?" video scholarship contest (http://www. petersons. com/scholarshipcontest/).

Peterson’s, a leading education planning company, recently announced this video scholarship contest (http://www. petersons. com/scholarshipcontest/) to encourage college - and graduate school-bound students around the country to create a 30-second video clip that explains what makes them unique.

If you have a fresh, original and convincing approach to persuade the world that you are special, start scripting your video now and post it on YouTube®. Video contest entries can be no more than 30 seconds long. Compete for the $5,000 scholarship award grand prize that you can use to pay tuition at the school of your choice or compete for one of ten $100 gift certificates.

The winning videos will be determined by the number of times the video is viewed on YouTube® from the time of its posting until the end of the viewing period on August 31, 2008 at 11:59:59 p. m. (EDST).

The rules are easy: You must be at least 16 years of age and a legal resident of the United States. Videos will be accepted until July 31, 2008. No purchase is necessary, and a purchase will not increase your chances of winning.

For complete rules and instructions for uploading your video entry, visit www. petersons. com/scholarshipcontest (http://www. petersons. com/scholarshipcontest). Contest is void where prohibited.

Petersons. com (http://www. petersons. com/scholarshipcontest/) is a complete online resource that allows students to plan, prepare and pay for their education. You can utilize a variety of online search tools to find the right school or program based on a variety of criteria.

About Peterson’s, a Nelnet company
Peterson’s Nelnet, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nelnet, Inc., is a leading provider of education solutions in print and online for students, families, schools and educators in the areas of test preparation, admissions, financial aid and career guidance.

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DebtWave Credit Counseling Warns Consumers About the Newest Form of Identity Theft

DebtWave Credit Counseling Warns Consumers About the Newest Form of Identity Theft

The Internet has become a resource that has changed the way people do business, learn, and even communicate with one another. Unfortunately there are dishonest individuals that use the Internet to steal information from unsuspecting people. This new form of identity theft is called “phishing”. DebtWave Credit Counseling explains what phishing is and how consumers can protect themselves.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 21, 2006

Recently an individual was brought to justice for committing a crime that is referred to as “phishing”. What makes this story interesting is that the perpetrator is only a minor. This is evidence that these types of crimes are fairly simple to execute and requires nothing more than a computer and some programming skills.

Phishing is a technique used to gain personal information for purposes of identity theft, using fraudulent e-mail messages that appear to come from legitimate businesses. These authentic-looking messages are designed to fool recipients into divulging personal data such as account numbers, passwords, credit card numbers and Social Security numbers.

To make these phishing e-mail messages look even more genuine, the scam artists may place a link in them that appears to go to the legitimate website. The e-mail actually takes them to a phony scam site or possibly a pop-up window that looks exactly like the official site. These copycat sites are also called "spoofed" websites. Once an individual visits one of these spoofed sites, they might unwittingly send personal information to the con artists. The scam artists often use the stolen information to purchase goods, apply for a new credit cards, or otherwise steal identities.

The damage caused by phishing ranges from loss of email access to substantial financial loss. It is estimated that between May 2004 and May 2005, approximately 1.2 million computer users in the United States suffered losses caused by phishing, totaling approximately $929 million dollars. U. S. businesses lose an estimated $2 billion dollars per year as a result of their clients becoming victims.

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, victims now spend an average of 600 hours recovering from this crime, often over a period of years. Based on 600 hours, victims lose nearly $16,000 in lost or realized income.

The following are ways in which individuals can protect themselves from being victimized by phishing:

-Do not reply or click on links from email or pop-up messages that ask for personal or financial information.

-Be sure to use anti-virus software and a firewall, and keep them up to date.

-Don’t email personal or financial information since emails are not a secure method of transmitting personal information.

-Be cautious about opening any attachment or downloading any files from emails, because these files can contain viruses or other software that can weaken a computer’s security.

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

About DebtWave Credit Counseling

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

Contact:

Jason Cash, Director of Education

DebtWave Credit Counseling

(888) 285-7624 ext.150

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Free “Life After Spinal Cord Injury” DVD

Free “Life After Spinal Cord Injury” DVD

Altimate Medical is proud to announce that their “Life After SCI’ videos are now available on DVD. The “Life After SCI” videos were originally developed to help newly injured spinal cord injury patients, but they have proven to be a useful tool for clinicians, students, and individuals with various disabilities.

(PRWEB) November 18, 2004

Altimate Medical is proud to announce that their “Life After SCI’ videos are now available on DVD. The “Life After SCI” videos were originally developed to help newly injured spinal cord injury patients, but they have proven to be a useful tool for clinicians, students, and individuals with various disabilities.

The new DVD includes both volume one and two of “Life After SCI.” Volume one includes footage on boarding planes and renting cars, as well as wheelchair sports. Volume two includes footage of transfers into vans, standing frames, exercise machines and more. Added features include interviews with men and women with spinal cord injuries discussing rehab, family reaction, and adapting. Linda Tsoumas, a Professor in Physical Therapy comments, "Having the opportunity to see individuals who have a spinal cord injury participate in sports and everyday activities, provides the reality our students need. They finish this unit with a new appreciation for how far recovery after a spinal cord injury can go. Thank you for this valuable contribution to the education of physical therapists."

Altimate Medical manufactures EasyStand® standing frames that enhance health and independence for kids and adults with disabilities. To receive a complimentary copy of the “Life After SCI” DVD, please contact Altimate Medical at 800-342-8968 or visit our web page at www. easystand. com

*NOTE TO EDITORS: Other Altimate Medical press releases and background information are available at http://easystand. com/pressroom (http://easystand. com/pressroom)

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General Motors Support Strengthens International Youth Service Movement

General Motors Support Strengthens International Youth Service Movement

Global Youth Service Day and SERVEnet Website Will Benefit from $160,000 Donation

WASHINGTON (PRWEB) March 10, 2005

Youth Service America today announced the contribution of $160,000 from the General Motors Foundation towards the 6th annual Global Youth Service Day (April 15-17, 2005) and SERVEnet, the largest database of volunteer opportunities, for people of all ages, on the Internet with more than 7,500 organizations registered needing 52+ million volunteers across the world. Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is an annual event organized by Youth Service America with the Global Youth Action Network, together with a consortium of International Organizations and more than 100 National Coordinating Committees.

From Brazil and Colombia to Kenya and China, young people around the world are currently organizing community service projects in celebration of Global Youth Service Day. General MotorsÂ’s support is directly responsible for Global Youth Service DayÂ’s growth from 27 participating countries when it was launched in 2000 to more than 125 countries in 2004. Last year, for example, Russia engaged more than 340,000 youth throughout the country, up from 136,000 the previous year. In Afghanistan, three school groups built a library, held leadership camps, volunteer forums, and a drawing contest about children's hopes for the future. Projects planned for this year include construction of drinking wells, free medical consultations, walk-a-thons to raise funds for deprived children, and forums on youth and micro-enterprise development. 2005 marks the third consecutive year the GM Foundation is sponsoring Global Youth Service Day.

“With the help from General Motors, hundreds of thousands of volunteers will perform service across the world. The estimated value of their combined effort is priceless to those in need. However, if we were to assess a dollar value it would be well in the multi-millions based on the Independent Sector's current figure of $17.19 for hourly volunteer service," said Steven A. Culbertson, president and CEO of Youth Service America.

“Diversity is a dynamic that affects every aspect of GM’s business-suppliers, customers, dealers, communities and employees. Everyday, there are occasions and opportunities for diversity to enhance our relationships in every way,” said Lorna G. Utley, director of Diversity Initiatives and Philanthropy. “Volunteerism and community service is one of the best opportunities to practice diversity. Community service is key to GM’s diversity strategy because contributing to the community is a simple and powerful way to build relationships of trust, leverage differences, and establish connections. Done successfully, community service not only contributes to a more effective community, but it also allows employees of very diverse backgrounds to build a more effective team. The program of Global Youth Service Day is meeting these needs.”

Global Youth Service Day is a public education campaign that highlights the amazing contributions made by youth year-round to their communities through volunteering. Since Global Youth Service Day started in 2000, a number of international organizations have joined Youth Service America and Global Youth Action Network to expand this program, including the Inter-American Development Bank, Youth Employment Summit, IEARN, Service for Peace and others. In the United States, National Youth Service Day, also a program of Youth Service America, is part of Global Youth Service Day. For more information, visit: www. gysd. net.

GM Foundation support of Youth Service America has helped expand and improve SERVEnet. org, an award-winning program that leverages cutting-edge technology through the most comprehensive service and volunteering website on the Internet. Home to an expansive talent bank of potential volunteers, as well as an international database of more than 52 million volunteer opportunities, SERVEnet matches the skills, experience, and enthusiasm of volunteers of all ages with organizations that need their participation. With GMÂ’s support, Youth Service America will expand the capacity of the Talent Bank feature to meet the volunteering needs and skills of GM employees and offer specialized resources for young volunteers.

GM has long been one of the leading corporations in philanthropy in the United States. Through the GM Foundation, many organizations and activities are supported in the areas of education, health & human services, civic & community, arts & culture, and the environment. To recognize the time and talent GM employees devote through volunteerism in the communities where they work and live, GM has established GM Volunteer PLUS International, now active in 10 international locations. GM Volunteer PLUS International enables eligible employees to designate a grant from the GM Foundation to eligible organizations where employees volunteer their time.

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the worldÂ’s largest automaker, has been the global industry sales leader since 1931. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 324,000 people around the world. It has manufacturing operations in 32 countries and its vehicles are sold in 200 countries. In 2004, GM sold nearly 9 million cars and trucks globally, up 4 percent and the second-highest total in the companyÂ’s history. GMÂ’s global headquarters are at the GM Renaissance Center in Detroit. More information on GM can be found at www. gm. com.

Youth Service America is a national nonprofit resource center that partners with thousands of other organizations committed to growing the youth service movement. Youth Service AmericaÂ’s programs and services increase the effectiveness, sustainability, and scale of the youth service and service-learning fields on a local, national, and global level. In addition to National Youth Service Day and Global Youth Service Day, happening April 15-17, 2005, YSA also hosts SERVEnet (www. SERVEnet. org), providing the largest database of volunteer opportunities in America. For more information, please visit www. YSA. org.

The Global Youth Action Network is a not-for-profit organization that acts as an incubator of global partnerships among youth organizations. Their mission is to facilitate youth participation and intergenerational partnership in global decision-making; to support collaboration among diverse youth organizations; and to provide tools, resources, and recognition for positive youth action. For more information, please go to: www. youthlink. org.

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Your Environmental Road Trip (YERT) Celebrates the Completion of Eco-Adventure: 50 States in 52 Weeks

Your Environmental Road Trip (YERT) Celebrates the Completion of Eco-Adventure: 50 States in 52 Weeks

Celebrating green across the red, white and blue.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 8, 2008

Your Environmental Road Trip (YERT), an all-American eco-documentary project, completed its year-long odyssey on July 4, 2008. After exploring all 50 states in only 52 weeks, the YERT team has collected over 400 hours of footage and 800 interviews, but a mere 43 pounds of garbage...all of which confirm that this country may be environmentally challenged, but it is by no means doomed. The blog and video podcasts on the YERT team's website (www. yert. com) currently document just the tip of the iceberg. Now in the post-filming stage, YERT will continue to release podcasts as it explores opportunities for the footage to become a documentary, television series, or educational curriculum.

"We wanted to cut through all the 'green' hype and figure out what was really going on, from real people in real places who have real things to say. We learned that Americans care deeply about supporting the environment, but many are frustrated by the lack of truly green options to address their concerns," said Mark Dixon, co-founder of the project.

"And, with each new 'green-ish' product or service we move closer to 'over-greenification'—the backlash that comes when a word ceases to mean what it once meant. We risk building up a social immunity to the very movement that's trying to save us," added co-founder Ben Evans. "A giant 'green' SUV that gets 20 miles to the gallon isn't actually 'green'—it's barely 'chartreuse!' We're out to help real ideas and solutions see the light of day."

The YERT team, composed of Mark Dixon, Ben Evans, and Julie Evans, has often found itself knee-deep in environmental marvels. Interviews include eco-innovators such as Scott Brusaw of Solar Roadways and maverick farmer Joel Salatin of Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma. Occasionally the team has created a stir. "YERT's video has turned me into a national and international phenomenon, man," said Matt Riggs, aka 'Eco Elvis'. "From their video I've gotten interest from Living on Earth, the BBC, CNN and the Discovery Channel's Planet Green. My limitless 'thank-you-very-muches' to their efforts!"

YERT will host a presentation of the project and its findings in both the San Francisco, CA, and Pittsburgh, PA, areas, where it will introduce 'awards' such as the greenest city, the smallest carbon footprint, and the person least likely to mourn peak-oil.

San Francisco, CA:
Date: July 11, 2008
Press Interviews: 3:30 P. M. – 6:00 P. M.
Open to all: 6:00 P. M. - 9:00 P. M.
Location: Temple Nightclub: 540 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94105

Pittsburgh, PA:
Date: August 9, 2008
Press Interviews: 2:00 P. M. – 4:00 P. M.
Open to all: 3:00 P. M. – 7:00 P. M.
Location: Rachel Carson Homestead: 613 Marion Ave, Springdale, PA 15144

About YERT:
YERT, which stands for 'Your Environmental Road Trip', (www. yert. com) is a year-long eco-documentary project combining Internet videos and blogs to explore green issues inside and across all 50 states in the U. S. With video camera in hand and tongue in cheek, Ben Evans, Julie Evans and Mark Dixon have bathed themselves in the best, brightest and weirdest of the United States' ecological progress. Video podcasts of their adventures tapping into pressing environmental topics such as transportation, water scarcity, green living, renewable energy, organic farming and other ecological issues can be found at www. yert. com.

Media Contact:
Genea Sobel
Sobel Public Relations for YERT
(415) 516-0443
Genea(at)sobel-pr. com

To schedule a YERT presentation for schools or other community groups contact:
Mark Dixon
(415) 672-5537
Mark(at)yert. com

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New Internet Service Office Opens in Stanmore (UK)

New Internet Service Office Opens in Stanmore (UK)

ThereÂ’s a new connection in Greater London's Internet Industry. WSI, a worldwide leading edge Internet Consulting and Education Company, is proud to announce the launch of a new office in Stanmore.

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) June 21, 2004

ThereÂ’s a new connection in Greater LondonÂ’s Internet Industry. WSI, a worldwide leading edge Internet Consulting and Education Company, is proud to announce the launch of a new office in Stanmore.

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, WSIÂ’s latest office will be run by Internet Consultant Manoj Shah; providing local businesses with specialised Internet business strategies.

After completing his MSc in Information management Manoj worked in the analytical services department of a global market research company where he provided specialised technology solutions for solving business problems across a range of industries such as: Automotive, Consumer, Financial and Telecommunication. Manoj has a sound understanding of technology and has achieved chartered status as a Microsoft certified professional. His extensive experience across a diverse range of industries provides him with an insight that is guaranteed to benefit any business.

Currently rated the #1 Internet Services Business in the World and the 4th fastest-growing International Franchise, WSI recognises that as Internet technologies emerge and continue to influence the way we do business, having a website is simply not enough. Businesses must conform to and capitalise on this change with the help of a partner committed to positioning clients at the forefront of the digital revolution. WSI Internet Consultants guarantee clients a technologically advanced, search engine friendly website by exercising the ABCs of Internet Success (Advanced Technology, Being Found and Consultation and Education).

WSIÂ’s “Internationally Recognised Internet Consultants” assess clientÂ’s business needs and opportunities by using the patent pending Lifecycle™ System, an Internet solutions delivery framework. The first step is the Internet Business Analysis (IBA) process, during which Manoj will ask direct questions to identify clientsÂ’ competitive advantage, target markets, online/offline marketing initiatives and objectives of an Internet presence. The clientÂ’s Internet Solution is then crafted - using services like consultation, design, development, hosting, optimisation, site registration and marketing support - to both reduce business overhead and increase profit.

Each Solution is distinctly built at one of WSI’s many certified Global Production Centers, strategically located in low cost, high-tech regions such as India and Australia – promising each client an oriented, state-of-the-art Internet Solution at an economical cost.

WSIÂ’s systems have been utilised and proven by over 700 Internet Consultants in 87 countries worldwide, WSI delivers thousands of e-business solutions to small and medium sized businesses annually. For more information visit www. wsi-ebiz-experts. co. uk

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New Program Aims For Fresh, Unconventional, Perspectives on Education Reform

New Program Aims For Fresh, Unconventional, Perspectives on Education Reform

Insider Outsider with Allison Zmuda Launches on BAM Radio's Thought Leaders and Change Agents Channel.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 20, 2010

BAM Radio Network, the education station online, today announced the launch of "Insider Outsider with Allison Zmuda." Part of the Thought Leaders and Change Agents channel, the new program takes a creative approach to the issues of education reform. Each segment brings together an expert from inside the education community with an expert with relevant insights from outside of the community. The goal is to stimulate fresh thinking about education reform in pursuit of more innovative and effective solutions.

The program will explore issues on the leading edge of education topics in a fast, concise, but incisive, format designed specifically for time-pressured teachers, educators, administrators, advocates and policy makers. The program is aired "on demand" on the BAM Radio Network at www. bamradionetwork. com, at http://competentclassroom. com (http://competentclassroom. com) and is available for download on iTunes at http://itunes. apple. com/podcast/insider-outsider/id376904486 (http://itunes. apple. com/podcast/insider-outsider/id376904486).

"This radio show is an insightful, eclectic mix for listeners and guests in pursuit of cutting-edge ideas and exceptional wisdom. Bringing to the discussion, experts in business, dance, creativity, neuroscience, meditation, psychology, and innovative design adds new dimensions to conversations about improving schools for our students and ourselves," said Zmuda.

"This is an innovative approach and we have high expectations for the program," said Rae Pica, cofounder of BAM Radio Network.

About Allison Zmuda

Allison Zmuda began her work in education as a public high school social studies teacher in Connecticut. Zmuda's focus is to help every educator create a competent classroom learning environment where all participants believe it is possible for them to be successful. A graduate of Yale, her first book, The Competent Classroom, launched her work as an education consultant. Her second book High Stakes High School: A Guide for the Perplexed Parent, welcomes parents into the conversation about standards, assessment, and high-stakes testing. In addition to her work in the area of curriculum, assessment and instruction, Zmuda also specializes in short - and long-range continuous improvement planning, evaluating the degree to which structures, policies, and job descriptions support the work of a school to achieve its mission. This focus on systems-thinking is evident in Zmuda's third book, Transforming Schools: Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement, published by ASCD in 2004. Her latest book, due out in December and also published by ASCD, is called Breaking Free from Myths about Teaching and Learning: An Engine of Innovation.

About BAM Radio Network

The BAM Radio Network is the largest online, education radio network for parents, teachers, administrators, advocates, journalists, legislators and all people interested in education-related topics. The network offers 21 channels of education programming available on demand and hosted by the nation's leading educators and advocates. The network is a joint venture between privately held New Hampshire-based Moving & Learning and Los Angeles-based Jackstreet Media Ventures LLC. The programming is produced by Emmy-winning broadcaster Errol St. Clair Smith and distributed through the Affiliate Nanocasting Network.

The Best Educational Reporting Team

BAM Radio Network has assembled the heads of the education community's leading associations to bring you the most insightful, accurate, relevant and up-to-date information on the education issues people really care about. The on-air hosts include:
Dr. Jerlean Daniel, executive director of the National Association for the Education of Young Children Dr. Gerald Tirozzi, executive director of the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Dr. William B. Harvey, executive director of the International Reading Association Gail Connelly, executive director of the National Association of Elementary School Principals Dan Domenech, executive director of the American Association of School Administrators Yasmina Vinci, executive director of the National Head Start Association Paul Young, president and CEO of the National Afterschool Association John Musso, executive director of the Association of School Business Officials Brian Crowe, executive director/CEO of the National Association of Child Care Professionals Amy Garcia, executive director of the National Association of School Nurses Jodi Grant, executive director of the Afterschool Alliance Linda Geigle, executive director of the National Association for Family Child Care Dr. Eric Karolak, executive director of Early Childhood Education Consortium Barbara S. Belmont, executive director for the School Nutrition Association Sherry Waugh, president of the National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers Diane Whitehead, executive director of the Association for Childhood Education International

These education advocates are at the center of their respective communities and have their fingers on the pulse of what is going on moment by moment. Their programs are an invaluable resource for reporters, advocates, activists, legislators, analysts, parents, educators, administrators and anyone interested in transforming education.

Insightful Commentary

To bring a wider, richer, perspective to listeners, BAM Radio augments its team of expert hosts with a cadre of accomplished journalists who provide insightful commentary. BAM's core of on-air commentators includes Jay Mathews, education columnist with the Washington Post; Debra Viadero, associate editor at Education Week; Lisa Guernsey, Director of New America's Early Education Initiative, former staff writer at the New York Times and contributor to Early Ed Watch; Liz Willen, formerly with Newsday and Bloomberg Markets magazine and currently with the Hechinger Institute; Valerie Strauss, education columnist with the Washington Pos; and Ugo Uche and Meg Meeker, both of Psychology Today.

Combined, this team of hosts and commentators provides a panoramic perspective and exceptional insight on the education issues of the day.

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Suhre & Associates, Cincinnati, OH DUI Attorneys, Expand Their Office to Handle Kentucky DUI Cases

Suhre & Associates, Cincinnati, OH DUI Attorneys, Expand Their Office to Handle Kentucky DUI Cases

Suhre & Associates attribute their ability to expand into Kentucky, in part, to their exclusive listing on DUI. com | DWI. com.

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) September 28, 2008

Cincinnati, OH DUI Lawyers (http://www. dui. com/ohio/hamilton) Suhre & Associates have expanded their presence on DUI. com | DWI. com, adding Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties. Kentucky DUI attorneys Suhre & Associates previously capitalized on being the exclusive attorneys listed on DUI. com | DWI. com for Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties in Southern Ohio.

Northern Kentucky DUI Attorneys Suhre & Associates practice criminal law and aggressively defend the rights of clients accused of driving under the influence in Kentucky.

Kenton County DUI Lawyers Suhre & Associates provide a combination of skilled legal defense, knowledge of Kentucky DUI laws and a technical understanding of breathalyzers and field sobriety tests. The law office is technologically integrated giving the defense attorneys immediate access to case information, recent court rulings and emerging defense strategies. The principal of the firm, Joseph Suhre, has been named the Leading Lawyer in DUI Defense for the Cincinnati area and is a former police officer, giving him unique insight into both sides of a DUI case. That experience could mean the difference between being found guilty of drunk driving in Kentucky, and having a case dismissed.

The law office of Covington KY DUI Attorneys Suhre & Associates offers a free initial consultation and competitive fees, coupled with a proven record of success. Clients are afforded both professional legal counsel and personal service. DUI defense lawyers Suhre & Associates listen to their clients' needs and develop the most appropriate legal defense for each case.

The penalties for being charged with driving under the influence in Kentucky can include loss of driver's license, fines and court fees, jail, higher auto insurance premiums, community service and mandatory enrollment in an alcohol awareness program. The consequences of being found guilty of KY DUI and having a criminal arrest record make it very important to seek legal guidance from a skilled and experienced DUI defense lawyer.

To learn more about DUI Attorneys Suhre & Associates serving Kenton, Boone and Campbell County, Kentucky, visit DUI. com | DWI. com.

DUI. com | DWI. com are national directories of experienced and qualified drunk driving defense lawyers. In addition to connecting visitors with DUI attorneys (http://www. dui. com), DUI. com | DWI. com offers extensive information on DUI laws, alcohol rehabilitation and SR-22 insurance, as well as educational videos and alcohol breath testers.

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DYMO Introduces New LabelWriter® 450 Family of Printers to Help Outsmart Everyday Office Tasks

DYMO Introduces New LabelWriter® 450 Family of Printers to Help Outsmart Everyday Office Tasks

With New Product Launch, DYMO Announces Newly Named Spokesperson Kendra Todd, Winner of Season 3 "The Apprentice". Multimedia Release: Multimedia Content Attached. To view the full multimedia news release, please visit www. dymolabelwriter450.com

Stamford, Conn. (PRWEB) July 22, 2009 -

DYMO is helping businesses get productive with the launch of a new line of its popular DYMO LabelWriter printers. Equipped with exclusive DYMO productivity software, DYMO LabelWriter 450 products feature faster printing and optimized ease of use so businesses save time and get more done.

Many people can benefit from the increased productivity the DYMO LabelWriter 450 printers offer and none know it better than Kendra Todd, winner of the competitive and fast-paced Season 3 of the hit TV show "The Apprentice."

"My extensive work in the Real Estate industry and experience following my win on "The Apprentice" has given me great insight on the tools companies of all shapes and sizes need to boost productivity, get organized and be more successful," says Kendra Todd. "DYMO products and services provide smart, quick solutions for everyday office tasks that can often weigh businesses down. DYMO helps businesses get things done and look professional - it's practically like having an office assistant."

DYMO LabelWriter 450 printers output professional looking address, shipping and file folder labels, plus they print USPS-approved postage right from the user's desk. They also print barcodes and name badges without the extra work and hassles of printing sheet labels on a standard desktop printer. Up and running in as little as 10 minutes, DYMO LabelWriter 450 printers connect directly to a PC or Mac and the Turbo, Twin Turbo and DUO models print up to 71 labels per minute.

"With the launch of the LabelWriter 450 product family, DYMO continues its rich heritage of developing innovative products that deliver real solutions to the Small and Medium-Size Business/Small Office Home Office (SMB/SOHO) segment looking for simple, efficient office technologies that can really help them not just look professional, but save time and money," said Jane Lloyd, DYMO Senior Product Manager.

"Partnering with Kendra Todd is exciting as she understands what businesses need and how important it is to reduce time spent on small but important office tasks."

A recent DYMO online survey of 501 SMB/SOHO executives fielded by Braun Research showed executives report that looking professional and being organized make them feel better about their businesses. Sixty-eight percent of SMB/SOHO executives surveyed showed increased usage of technology in their day-to-day work to improve their company's professional appearance.

"These numbers truly reflect what I've seen and experienced in the business world" says Kendra Todd. "It's brands like the DYMO brand that provide stressed out SMB/SOHO workers with great office technology solutions that help them look professional and get organized so they feel better about their work - and it's these small wins that can really add up and make a big difference for small businesses and entrepreneurs."

As part of the DYMO LabelWriter 450 product family launch, national media will begin in August and will span throughout the remainder of 2009. The campaign will include print, online and broadcast advertising and public relations activity with spokesperson Kendra Todd.

All DYMO LabelWriter 450 products connect via USB to print labels directly from text in Microsoft® Word, Outlook®, QuickBooks, CardScan® and other popular programs. The DYMO Stamps® account allows the user to print postage for First Class Mail®, Express Mail®, Flat Rate Priority Mail®, postcards, etc. Customers and media can visit www. LabelWriter. com or www. dymolabelwriter450.com for additional information. The DYMO LabelWriter 450 family includes the Twin Turbo, Turbo and base model which will hit shelves July 2009, along with the DUO which will be available in 2010.

The DYMO LabelWriter 450 family of products includes:

DYMO LabelWriter 450 Turbo
 Prints fast - up to 71 labels per minute  Prints USPS-approved postage at your desktop with no annual contracts  Allows user to create labels directly from text in Microsoft Word or Outlook and other programs  Includes easy to use DYMO Label Software that makes it simple to design professional looking labels and manage address books  Quick Print widget allows user to quickly create "one-off" labels  Corrects US addresses and ZIP+4® codes with included Address Fixer™ software (requires Internet connection)  Converts stacks of paper documents to space-saving digital files with DYMO File™ LT software  Comes with USB cable, Quick Start Guide and DYMO Stamps starter roll

DYMO LabelWriter 450 Twin Turbo
 All the features of the Turbo, plus two roll printing capability  Prints address labels and DYMO Stamps postage without swapping label rolls  Maximizes on productivity - allows user to load two rolls of the same labels and automatically switch to the second roll when the first runs out

DYMO LabelWriter 450 printers can be purchased at office superstores such as Staples, Office Max and Office Depot and online at DYMO. com. Retail prices are as follows: DYMO LabelWriter 450 Twin Turbo ($209.99), DYMO LabelWriter 450 Turbo ($139.99), DYMO LabelWriter 450 ($109.99), and DYMO LabelWriter 450 DUO (not available until 2010).

First-Class Mail®, Express Mail® and Flat Rate Priority Mail® are trademarks of the United States Postal Service.

The above results are from an online survey of 501 SMB/SOHO executives fielded by Braun Research between the dates of April 21 and April 29, 2009. The survey was created to determine the following: Are the executives/their employees more productive or frozen/paralyzed by stress? Are they more or less productive when stressed? The margin of error for the sample was +/- 4.38%.

About Newell Rubbermaid Technology Global Business Solutions
In a world that demands greater productivity and measures it at every opportunity, Newell Rubbermaid's global technology solutions provide businesses, educational institutions, and consumers with innovative and easy ways to share, manage and organize information with improved efficiency and satisfaction. Our global technology brands are organized into four solutions:
 DYMO® Printing and Labeling Solutions are comprised of DYMO label makers and label printers, postage printing and CD/DVD printing solutions (www. dymo. com).  CardScan® Contact Management Solutions are comprised of CardScan business card scanners and contact management software featuring CardScan At Your Service™ (www. cardscan. com), and DYMO File® software for document scanning into digital files (www. dymofile. com).  Endicia® Internet Postage Solutions are comprised of Endicia online shipping and mailing solutions (www. endicia. com) as well as customized postage solutions (www. pictureitpostage. com).  mimio® Interactive Teaching Solutions are comprised of mimio interactive whiteboard technology, digital ink recorders and student response systems (www. mimio. com). These global technology brands complement the growing family of leading Newell Rubbermaid brands including Calphalon®, EXPO®, Goody®, Graco®, Irwin®, Lenox®, Paper Mate®, Parker®, Rolodex®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Waterman®.

Multimedia Release: Multimedia Content Attached. To view the full multimedia news release, please visit www. dymolabelwriter450.com

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Subscribers Now Taught How to Select Their Own Trading Signals

Subscribers Now Taught How to Select Their Own Trading Signals

OEX Options now provides comprehensive investment and trading advice with the goal of educating investors and encouraging self-reliance in the financial world.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 10, 2007

OEX Options now provides comprehensive investment and trading advice with the goal of educating investors and encouraging self-reliance in the financial world.

Investing can be complicated, but now OEX Options provides a simple way to learn everything you need to know in order to trade successfully. Floyd E, CEO of bluechipoptions. com and oexoptions. com, grew tired of the unreasonable claims from so many "option signal services," and the many statements and records on websites of extraordinary wins and few gains. Initially founding www. oexoptions. com as an "educational service," -- not to "protect against liability," as so many services do -- "Trader Floyd" instead wrote a 135-page "manual" for traders on how to trade the huge volume OEX (S and P 100 options) options, using simple puts and calls to buy, not sell. The system OEX Options uses is based on simple principles of supply and demand, and the support and resistance lines that occur daily and hourly around these options.

Both day traders and short term (up to 3 day hold maximum) traders have profited for years from Floyd's simple explanations of how the market "breathes," when to watch open interest on an option, when to play with the crowd and when to not. Not a contrarian, Floyd uses "trading with the trend" (which few traders really do, otherwise 80% would not lose money in the market) to identify simple signals to buy, when to sell and most importantly, when and how to stop loss.

At www. bluechipoptions. com, traders learn the same principles around the DJX (Dow options), SPX (S and P 500 options) and VIX (the "fear and greed" option index) and are taught how to choose their own signal around the same principles OEX Options has taught for years.

Private mentoring is available, and some subscription levels actually offer 7 day a week access to our lead trader to help analyze trading techniques, and work one on one to teach how to successfully trade index options (http://www. bluechipoptions. com).

About OEXOptions. com:
We are an OEX online stock options trading (http://www. oexoptions. com) company. Learn OEX options trading (http://www. oexoptions. com) with our exclusive OEX mentoring system. Our index options trading resource provides intraday options trading strategies on blue chip stocks.

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Vendere Joins Kaseya's Managed Services Resource Program

Vendere Joins Kaseya's Managed Services Resource Program

Sales management consulting firm adds value for Kaseya MSP customers by providing innovative lead generation, sales and business development

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) August 5, 2008

Vendere, a provider of sales outsourcing and lead generation services to multiple industries today announced that they are the newest addition to Kaseya's Managed Services Resource Program (MSRP). Kaseya is a global provider of information technology (IT) automation software for IT solution providers and corporate IT organizations, headquartered in St. Helier, New Jersey. Through Vendere's effective and holistic approach to sales and business development, Kaseya customers will benefit by participation in programs designed to facilitate increased revenue, improved ROI and growth of the sales funnel through lead generation.

"We're very excited about joining the Kaseya Managed Services Resource Program," said Vendere vice president and partner, Sean O'Neil. "Through Vendere's participation in Kaseya's MSRP, we will be able to share best practices with other Kaseya customers, while assisting Kaseya in driving revenue to their managed services practices in the form of direct sales to small-to-medium size businesses (SMBS) or as a reseller of Kaseya as a solution to enterprise level customers."

The Kaseya MSRP was launched to provide comprehensive resources to ensure the successful implementation of Kaseya's IT Automation platform and "empower" customers to exceed expectations and transform their business to a successful Managed Service Provider (MSP). As a complement to the company's internal product training and education programs, Kaseya has teamed with industry leaders to deliver results driven education, marketing and sales programs targeted specifically to the unique needs of an MSP organization. These Partners share in Kaseya's belief that partnering is a key success factor where customers are the definitive beneficiaries. By aligning the company's combined strengths, their mutual customers will benefit from a comprehensive blueprint for success.

"Working with Vendere allowed us to easily expand our sales efforts into completely new markets, like re-selling Kaseya to customers where managed services is not a fit," said Jim Lancaster, chief technology officer for Sagiss LLC. "They helped us grow our revenue without adding additional overhead or headcount."

"Selling managed services is a pinnacle business transformation challenge for today's managed service providers," said Dan Shapero, senior vice president of marketing for Kaseya. "We are happy to have Vendere Partners as part of our eco system to help our MSPs overcome that challenge, and boost their managed services practices to the top."

About Kaseya
Kaseya is a global provider of IT automation software for IT Solution Providers and Public and Private Sector IT organizations. Kaseya's IT Automation Framework allows IT Professionals to proactively monitor, manage and maintain distributed IT infrastructure remotely, easily and efficiently with one integrated Web based platform. Kaseya's technology is licensed on over three million machines worldwide. For a free 30 day trial of the Kaseya solution, please visit http://www. kaseya. com/forms/download. php (http://www. kaseya. com/forms/download. php).

About Vendere
Vendere, a Lead Generation Services firm specializing in the IT Services market is recommended by multiple MSPs/Kaseya Customers as a valuable resource to expand your business. Vendere works with Managed Service Providers to increase the pipeline, shorten the sales cycle and ultimately increase revenue. With impressive experience and proven results, Vendere believes in a targeted more narrow approach to marketing intelligence which results in an improved lead to sales-closing ratio. Please visit www. venderepartners. com for more information or call 866-355-3593.

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“Pulse on America” Show to Feature Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center

“Pulse on America” Show to Feature Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center

"Fuel Cells & Alternative Energy: Engineering a Future We Can Live With - Now."

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) August 19, 2006

PTGTV is pleased to announce the selection of the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center for its innovative, educational television series, "Pulse on America." The Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center will be featured in a segment on Fuel Cell Projects and Renewable Fuels in the Special Report Series. The featured segment is will address “Fuel Cells & Alternative Energy and the need to Engineer a Future We Can Live With – Now.”

Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center (CGFCC) aims to combine the necessary elements of science, engineering and society to make fuel cells a feasible energy conversion technology for a “sustainable civilization.” The Center’s focal point is to be a leader in fuel cell research and engineering so that Connecticut will be the primary global venue for the fuel cell industry as well as providing fuel cell education, development and deployment.

Fuel cells convert energy from fuel directly into electrical energy. A fuel cell operates on a continuous basis as long as fuel and oxidant are supplied, unlike batteries that slowly lose their energy or discharge. Hydrogen is frequently used as the fuel so that the products of the fuel cell are only electricity, water and heat. Fuel cells are a highly efficient, clean, and reliable alternative to conventional electrical generators. When fossil fuel usage is being replaced by renewable energy sources, hydrogen will be used as an energy storage medium with fuel cells being the preferred means for generating electricity. The integration of fuel cells with environmental control devices (air conditioner, heat pump, hot water, emergency power) for a building will provide a significant cost reduction.

CGFCC began in 2001 as a partnership between the UCONN School of Engineering, Connecticut Innovations Inc., and Connecticut industry. With a new dedicated (16,000 square foot) building, dedicated chaired faculty positions, staff and state-of-the-art facilities, the Center is quickly becoming a leader in research, development, and commercial deployment of fuel cell engineering and technology. The CGFCC team already consists of over 40 faculty, 60 students, and over 35 industrial and government partners actively involved at the Center.

CGFCC plans on fulfilling its mission through cutting edge research and educating students. By providing a broad range of services that includes systems-to-science pure and applied research in fuel cell design and manufacturing, development, materials, fuels and reforming, and integration the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center is positioned to develop solutions that assist in bridging the gap between the science and technology of fuel cells and the fuel cell systems needed by our society.

For more information, see www. ctfuelcell. uconn. edu.

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SSRI Citizen announces antidepressant “Unsafe At Any Dose” national awareness campaign. Dangers of Paxil, Zoloft, Prozac and Effexor are targeted by group

SSRI Citizen announces antidepressant “Unsafe At Any Dose” national awareness campaign. Dangers of Paxil, Zoloft, Prozac and Effexor are targeted by group.

In a bold move reminiscent of Ralph Nader’s 1960’s “Unsafe At Any Speed” campaign a consumer activist group which calls itself “SSRI Citizen” has launched a national awareness campaign designed to educate the general public about the serious health risks associated with the use of popular antidepressants such as Paxil, Zoloft, Effexor and Prozac.

(PRWEB) August 11, 2004

In a bold move reminiscent of Ralph Nader’s 1960’s “Unsafe At Any Speed” campaign a consumer activist group which calls itself “SSRI Citizen” has launched a national awareness campaign designed to educate the general public about the serious health risks associated with the use of popular antidepressants such as Paxil, Zoloft, Effexor and Prozac.

The group’s web site (see http://www. ssriCitizen. org (http://www. ssriCitizen. org)) sells bumper stickers emblazoned with drug names followed by the warning ‘Unsafe At Any Dose’. “Our hope is the proliferation of the stickers will help raise public awareness of the dangers these drugs present and encourage people to visit our web site where they will discover drug safety information and other resources which heretofore have not been readily available to the consumer,” said Rob Robinson, the organization’s founder and spokesperson.

“Given the lengths we know pharmaceutical companies will go to guard the commercial profile of multi-billion dollar profit generators like Paxil, Zoloft, Effexor or Prozac it is surprising we haven’t been contacted by one of these companies."

The group is also challenging SSRI drug company promotions which position celebrities such as actress Delta Burke (Effexor) and former NFL star Terry Bradshaw (Paxil) as drug spokespersons. “These individuals, who are paid handsomely for the use of their name and influence, are not spelling out for the public the extraordinarily serious risks associated with their drug of choice,” Robinson said. “Its ‘Trojan horse’ marketing … get the pills into medicine cabinets of America using glitzy ads and slick Hollywood stars. But don’t tell the public what really might be lying-in-wait for them inside those innocent-looking pills.”

“The bottom line is these drug companies are driven by shareholders to increase sales of these drugs and thus increase profits,” Robinson said. “In the case of GlaxoSmithKline its ‘If we can make three billion dollars a year off Paxil … why not four, five or more?’ Its that kind of rationale that led to GSK’s pivotal role in the creation of another ‘Trojan horse’ marketing stratagem called ‘TMAP’ or the Texas Medication Algorithm Project. Through TMAP, GSK and other drug companies methodically compromised the decision making of elected and appointed public officials to gain access to captive populations of mentally ill individuals in prisons and state mental health hospitals.” For more information see http://www. ahrp. org/infomail/04/07/07.html (http://www. ahrp. org/infomail/04/07/07.html)

In another marketing ploy GlaxoSmithKline is using Terry Bradshaw to lead the Paxil marketing charge in a program called ‘The All-Stars at Work’ which targets ‘mental health in the workplace.’ “The ‘program’ is supported by an unrestricted ‘educational grant’ from GlaxoSmithKline,” Mr. Robinson said. “We considered sending Mr. Bradshaw a complimentary case of bumper stickers that say “Terry Bradshaw Says Eat More Paxil” to hand out to workers. Maybe it would make him think twice about his continued promotion of the drug. At least, we’d like to think so.”

Mr. Bradshaw is also traveling throughout the country under the aegis of GSK to promote the use of Paxil through a series of speeches, albeit without his former Paxil sidekick Ricky Williams. (Mr. Williams, another football star, parted company from GSK last year and was recently quoted in the press as saying ‘Marijuana is 10 times better for me than Paxil.’) The web site GSK formerly maintained for the duo at www. rickyandterry. com has vanished and been replaced by another dubbed www. terryinyourtown. com All mention of Mr. Williams has been expunged from GSK’s web site at www. gsk. com

“Although Mr. Bradshaw claims his GSK-backed ‘depression tour’ is ‘the coolest thing he’s ever done in his life’ his tour schedule is not posted at his web site. If you contact GSK or the public relations firm responsible for coordinating Mr. Bradshaw’s appearances all you get is an answering machine asking you to leave your contact information. But no one ever calls back,” Robinson said. “If Mr. Bradshaw’s promotion of Paxil is, as he puts it — ‘so cool’ — wouldn’t GSK want everyone in the world to know where Mr. Bradshaw is going to be, and when, so the public can have an opportunity to hear him talk about Paxil?”

SSRI Citizen is demonstrating against Mr. Bradshaw who is slated to speak in Chattanooga, Tennessee at the Trade Center on November 18th, 2004 from 6:00 p. m. E. S.T - 8:30 p. m. E. S.T. His topic will be "Why Not Be Your Best: The Winning Strategy of Conquering Depression." For more information contact Marianne Edwards at (423) 763-4626. Individual tickets are $65. A table for eight is $500. Paxil victims as well as families who lost a loved one to a Paxil-induced suicide are encouraged to attend and participate in the protest. Concerns over the planned protest have already caused the sponsor to cancel a book signing session that was to follow Mr. BradshawÂ’s speech.

The group’s public awareness campaign follows the announcement of a suit filed in June, 2004 by New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer which alleges Paxil’s manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, engaged in repeated and persistent fraud by concealing and failing to disclose to physicians critical information about Paxil’s safety and efficacy relative to its use in the pediatric population. “Doctors should have access to all scientifically sound information so that they can prescribe appropriate medication for their patients,” Spitzer said. "By concealing critically important scientific studies on Paxil, GSK impaired doctors' ability to make the appropriate prescribing decision for their patients and may have jeopardized their health and safety."

Other states may soon follow SpitzerÂ’s lead.

But Spitzer is late bringing Glaxo (et al) to the bar of justice. Previously, over 5,000 individuals in the United States and more than 2,500 in Britain have sued GlaxoSmithKline after they became addicted to Paxil — and then suffered what in many cases were severe and sometimes life-threatening drug withdrawals. “But for every individual represented by counsel there are probably a minimum of a hundred or more people who are not … but who should be. Many victims addicted to Paxil never grasp what has happened to them until they tried to stop taking the drug — and then could not do so without suffering severe withdrawal symptoms. And if they contacted GlaxoSmithKline for help they were advised the drug was not the problem,” Mr. Robinson said. “Yet in Britain GSK has dropped the claim on its patient leaflet saying Paxil is not addictive. Logically, one can only conclude the company knows and concedes that Paxil can be addictive. Why else would they drop the claim?”

In July, 2004 in another civil action involving SSRIs a suit was filed in California by attorneys Karen Barth-Menzies and Ronald Goldman on behalf of Roberta Madison, a nurse and doctor of Public Health, acting as a Private Attorney General. That suit alleges Zoloft’s maker, Pfizer, misled physicians and the public regarding Zoloft’s safety and efficacy, particularly with regard to suicidality and withdrawal symptoms caused by the drug. Ms. Barth–Menzies said “We have been trying for years to raise public awareness about these issues. We believe that the truth has been suppressed for too long and as a result there has been an enormous waste of money, thousands of people have been harmed by these drugs and many lives have been shattered. We hope this lawsuit will be a significant step toward exposing the fraud.”

For more information visit http://www. ssriCitizen. org (http://www. ssriCitizen. org)

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