Entertainment & Media News: October 2006

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

Vertrue Appoints Monica Albano Senior Vice President of Human Resources

Former Reed Elsevier, Reuters Senior Executive Joins Vertrue’s Team

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) May 22, 2006

Vertrue Incorporated (http://www. vertrue. com/) (NSDQ: VTRU) today announced the appointment of Monica Albano as the Company’s new Senior Vice President of Human Resources.

“Monica's extensive background, including 25 years of Human Resources leadership and her recognized achievements in the design, implementation and management of human resources and employee benefit initiatives, makes her ideally suited for building a world class Human Resources organization at Vertrue and an overall high performance culture,” said Gary Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vertrue.

In her new role as Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Ms. Albano will leverage her experience in the successful navigation in environments characterized by continuous change, resulting from acquisition activity and technology transformation, particularly in the areas of: implementation of best practices in staffing, retention and development of top talent, design of cutting edge performance management and compensation programs and effective management of acquisitions, integrations and divestitures.

Ms. Albano has over 25 years of senior Human Resources leadership experience.

She joins Vertrue Incorporated from Reed Elsevier Inc., where she most recently led Human Resources for the Risk Management Division of LexisNexis. She has been credited with integrating five companies into a cohesive, fast paced entrepreneurial environment. Ms. Albano was brought back to Reed Elsevier after a five year break in service, during which time she served as the Executive Vice President of Human Resources for Reuters America where she built and led an award winning Human Resources team supporting all operations in the US, Canada and Latin America. During Monica's first run at Reed Elsevier, she held the position of Vice President of Human Resources for the whole US operations. Prior to joining Reed Elsevier, Ms. Albano held various senior level Human Resources positions at ABC International Division, R. G. Gatti and Associates and The Stop and Shop Companies. She holds a Master’s of Education from Antioch University.

About Vertrue

Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Vertrue (http://www. vertrue. com/) Incorporated is a leading Internet marketing services company. Vertrue gives consumers access to services that offer substantial discounts and convenience for important decisions in their everyday lives. Vertrue's valued services span healthcare, personal property, security/insurance, discounts and personals and are all offered online through an array of marketing channels. Vertrue is a premier marketing partner to corporate clients, and its services enable partners to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value.

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Monday, October 30, 2006

Dangers with Unqualified Cosmetic Injectors and Illegal Substances on the Rise

The increased popularity of cosmetic injectable fillers has also resulted in a rise in illegal injections with dangerous substances by unlicensed or unqualified injectors, cautions the Physician’s Coalition for Injectable Safety (PCIS). This announcement was made in response to a report published online by the newjerseynewsroom. com (11/23/10) announcing that an Essex County, New Jersey Grand Jury returned a three-count indictment (#10-11-2686-I) charging Anivia Cruz-Dilworth, 28, of New Brunswick with practicing medicine without a license.

New York, NY (Vocus) December 9, 2010

According to the report, “In March, six women showed up in the emergency rooms of Essex County area hospitals complaining of problems after having received buttocks-enhancement injections. An investigation revealed Cruz-Dilworth had (allegedly) injected women with what she described as hydrogel. Several of the women sustained serious bacterial infections requiring them to undergo surgeries.”

“Disturbing stories like this tell us that there is an unsafe climate for patients looking to enhance their appearance with non-invasive procedures in the current economy. We are responding to a growing need for physicians to be properly trained to respond to adverse events,” explained Coalition Chair and plastic surgeon, John E. Gross, MD of Pasadena, CA.

Like many experienced physicians, Coalition leader Dr. Roger A. Dailey, an Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon in Portland, OR, has treated patients who have had injections elsewhere. “Even if we’ve never encountered the complication in our own practice, we have to be ready to diagnose it and ensure the best possible treatment for patients.”

Dr. Jonathan M. Sykes, President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery reminds patients that any cosmetic procedure comes with risks. “Many of these products work very well for people, but they should be used appropriately by qualified injectors who understand the intricacies of injectables and how to combat complications that may arise,” he adds.

State regulations on injectors vary across the nation leaving open interpretation to exactly who is qualified to inject fillers and neurotoxins. Immediate Past President of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Dr. Jeffrey S. Dover warns, “Patients need to be vigilant about having an experienced, board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon directly overseeing their injections. You can greatly minimize the chance of complications, or worse, by doing some research.”

Dr. Claudio L. Delorenzi, a Past President of the Canadian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons has seen some of the worse complications through his research. “I would be suspicious of extremely low prices. Unlike fake purses, fake injectables can really hurt you, or worse. Ask questions, check credentials, and do your homework. Real specialists have nothing to hide and will welcome your questions.”

In an effort to raise patient safety standards, these Coalition leaders banded together to increase educational levels within the medical community in a multi-societal webinar on Managing Adverse Events with Injectable Fillers. This hot topic presentation was highly-attended and discussed recognizing complications, prevention and management.

The Coalition, charged with educating consumers on safe choices in cosmetic injections and eradicating the use of counterfeit and illegally imported cosmetic injectables, suggests all consumers follow these steps to ensure safe and effective treatment:
Doctor: Ask your doctor or injector for qualifications. Choose a doctor who specializes in treating all cosmetic concerns of the face, such as a board certified plastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeon or dermatologist. Examinations and procedures should take place in a licensed and properly equipped medical facility. Establish a positive and on-going relationship with your doctor and follow-up as directed. A nurse or physician’s assistant may perform your injection if you elect, but a licensed physician must prescribe the treatment. Brand: Ask specifically for the brand name of the injectable recommended for you, the approval status of regulatory agencies in the country where you will be treated (the FDA in the United States) and about any potential outcomes and the likelihood of adverse events. If your doctor does not offer, ask specifically to see the packaging and identifying marks that can verify authenticity, including identifying holograms and logos for the brand, the serial and lot number (which as a matter of proper procedure must be recorded in your medical chart). For reference, images of all US FDA approved brand logos and packaging are available at: http://www. injectablesafety. org/consumers.
Safety: If you suspect your injector is not properly trained, is not following proper procedure or is injecting you with a non-branded, non-approved or unsafe substance, do not accept treatment. Follow-up by anonymously reporting suspected illegal activity to your local FDA field office that can be found at: http://www. fda. gov/consumer/updates/oci072307.html

To learn more about the benefits of cosmetic injections, the uses for approved cosmetic injectables, to plan for your treatment, see video of live, appropriately administered injectables and more, visit http://www. injectablesafety. org and http://www. realself. com/injectable-safety-campaign.

About Us
The Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety is an alliance of specialty physician organizations including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology, the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the International Society for Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The mission of the Coalition is to provide the public with unbiased and necessary information on injectable cosmetic treatments, appropriate injectors and where to safely access cosmetic medical procedures. Our goal is to promote treatment supervised by properly qualified and trained, board-certified doctors and to promote only the use of U. S. FDA-approved, appropriately administered product. More information can be found at http://www. injectablesafety. org.

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Simmons Firm Employee Foundation Presents Donations from 3rd Annual Dinner Auction to Two Local Charities

The Simmons firm - a leading supporter of mesothelioma cancer research in the country - presented $75,000 checks from its Third Annual Dinner Auction to two Madison County organizations. The donations benefit local chapters of Habitat for Humanity and the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI).

East Alton, IL (PRWEB) August 3, 2009

On July 24, two Illinois charities found themselves with an extra $75,000 each. The reason for the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) and Habitat for Humanity's good fortune is that funds were presented from the 3rd Annual Dinner Auction held this past spring by the Simmons Employee Foundation, the law firm's non-profit organization dedicated to giving back to local communities.

The handover of money is the culmination of an event that sold out the Gateway Center on May 21 in Collinsville, Illinois. There, Simmons firm employees, friends and local businesses showed their generous support for Habitat and NAMI. Some of the scores of items that were up for grabs at the live auction were home-plate seats to a Cardinals-Cubs baseball game in September, a seven-night European getaway, and a weekend trip to see the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.

Local daily newspaper The Telegraph quoted Mark Allison of the Wood River chapter of Habitat for Humanity on the donation, "It will be a boost our chapter. This puts us in line immediately to start a project which we will do in South Roxana, and depending how successful we are with fund-raising we should have seed money for our next house. This is the largest gift that the chapter has ever received."

"In this economy, it is especially gratifying to see the continued generosity of the Simmons Employee Foundation result in much-needed help for our community," said John Simmons, founding partner of the Simmons firm. "NAMI and Habitat for Humanity are both worthy organizations that contribute greatly to underserved local populations."

The Lewis & Clark Habitat for Humanity (http://lchabitat. org/) is a non-profit housing organization that seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from Madison and Bond Counties, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the help of the homeowner (partner) families.

The National Alliance of Mental Illness in Madison County (http://madisoncty. nami. org/) (NAMI of Madison County) is a non-profit support group for the family and friends of persons with mental illness. It provides a monthly "Caring and Sharing" session, as well as educational sessions on mental illness. NAMI of Madison County provides a much-needed roadmap to recovery through the services it extends to the community.

About Simmons Browder Gianaris Angelides & Barnerd LLC
The Simmons firm (http://www. simmonsfirm. com) is a leading national law firm in the fight against mesothelioma. With offices in Illinois and California, the firm has represented thousands of patients and families affected by mesothelioma from all across the country. The mesothelioma lawyers (http://www. simmonsfirm. com/practices-mesothelioma-asbestos. html) at the Simmons firm are passionate about improving the lives of victims of mesothelioma and asbestos-related illnesses and have pledged over $15 million to cancer research. The firm also has practice areas in intellectual property, pharmaceutical litigation, and business litigation.

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Liberian Professional Network Sets to Launch Another Network in Boston on June 13th

Liberian Professional Network (LPN) is set to launch another network in Boston on Saturday, June 13th, the 3rd network globally. The event will be held at the Charles Mark Hotel in Boston at 6:30PM

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 11, 2009

Liberian Professional Network (LPN) is set to launch another network in Boston on Saturday, June 13th, the 3rd network globally. The event will be held at the Charles Mark Hotel in Boston at 6:30PM

Having successfully launched networks in New York and Washington, DC, LPN is rapidly growing as a leader in connecting professional Liberians in the Diaspora that are seeking to help lift Liberia and reduce poverty.

The Liberian Professional Network (LPN) connects Liberian visionaries representing all sectors of industry - from thriving entrepreneurs, stalwarts of industry and private investors to innovative minds in non-profit, academia and healthcare. LPN goal is to gather, engage and contribute to Liberia's inevitable rise by harnessing the collective talents of Liberians and those in support of Liberia's growth and stability.

LPN membership is representative of those Liberians from the Diaspora who will play a crucial role in delivering sustainable change to Liberia. The type of change marked by sharpened governance, reduction in poverty, investment in infrastructure, education and social reform, and a stable and efficient business environment.

For more information about Liberian Professional Network and its initiatives, please visit http://liberianprofessionalnetwork. org/ (http://liberianprofessionalnetwork. org/).

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IMC USA Georgia Chapter Announces New Web Site

Today, many corporations are being challenged to operate with lean headcounts and reduced in-house expertise. Management consultants offer flexible options for obtaining sorely needed expertise on an as-needed basis. The Georgia Chapter of IMC USA is a professional association of business consultants with specialties in a wide range of functional business areas, including leadership, strategy, marketing, sales, R&D, human resources, and operations.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) April 9, 2010

The Georgia Chapter of IMC USA, the Institute of Management Consultants, has recently upgraded its online capabilities by integrating with the IMC USA national web site platform (www. imcusa. org). The gateway to the Georgia Chapter information, including upcoming chapter events, can be found on the left hand navigation bar under “Chapters.”

Via the new web site, businesses seeking top-flight consultants throughout the United States can easily locate needed specialists at www. imcusa. org/search/advanced. asp (http://www. imcusa. org/search/advanced. asp). By selecting the “certified” option on the first search page, those who have achieved the highest level of certification as a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) can be specifically identified. All member consultants provide the added assurance that they will conform to the IMC Code of Ethics (www. imcusa. org/?page=ETHICSCODE (http://www. imcusa. org/?page=ETHICSCODE)). Other potential business advantages include competitive rates, and since the association is national in scope, reduced travel time and expense.

In addition to providing businesses a central sourcing location for high performing consultants, the new web site and the IMC USA organization also provide many advantages to Georgia Chapter members. These include the only source for the internationally recognized program to attain “mastery” status as a CMC (Certified Management Consultant), local education and networking meetings geared toward revenue development, and additional national professional education programs.

The Georgia Chapter of IMC USA is the premier statewide professional organization for practicing consultants, especially those who are interested in professional certification via the CMC. The chapter goals are, like the national organization, to set the standard for excellence and ethics in consulting.

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Pro Step Marketing Partners with one of Vail's Top Real Estate Agents

Pro Step Marketing, a real estate-focused marketing strategy, design and implementation firm, has partnered with Nash and Company, led by Jo Ellen Nash, to implement a new marketing strategy and search engine-friendly website.

Huntersville, NC (PRWEB) September 23, 2007

Pro Step Marketing developed a marketing strategy for Nash and Company that included creating a lead-generating website and search engine optimization to expand the team's presence on the internet. The resulting strategy benefits the team's local clients as well as those moving into the Vail, Colorado, area. Pro Step Marketing created Vail, CO Real Estate (http://nashvail. com) to successfully integrate advanced property search tools, target-rich content and other resources useful to buyers and sellers.

Nash and Company is comprised of a team of specialists, each performing a different task to serve their clients needs. Every member of the team goes above and beyond to do whatever it takes to satisfy their clients, from packing boxes to babysitting children during closing -- Nash and Company does it all.

Pro Step Marketing, located in Huntersville, North Carolina, provides Real Estate Web Design (http://www. ProStepMarketing. com) marketing consultation and education services to real estate agents across the country, along with logo design, branding services for print and web, website design and development, including lead integration strategies, and search engine optimization. The Action Agent Roadmap™ provides a clear and defined strategy to take an agent's web marketing to the next level. This personalized written plan focuses on building an agent's brand, target marketing for the web and how to be found on the major search engines.

Pro Step Marketing has a team dedicated to pulling all the pieces together so its clients can finally get the results they've always wanted from their real estate marketing strategy.

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Sunday, October 29, 2006

TrakSoft Announces the Release of Personal Data Pro 4.0, The 'Swiss Army Knife' of Personal Data Management

TrakSoft, a commercial software development and marketing firm, today announced its newest release of Personal Data Pro 4.0, an extremely robust Personal Data Manager for the home.

Lakeland, FL (PRWEB) December 13, 2005

TrakSoft, a commercial software development and marketing firm, today announced its newest release of Personal Data Pro 4.0, an extremely robust Personal Data Manager for the home.

“Personal Data Pro is one of the most comprehensive, if not the most comprehensive, software program for tracking your personal information,” said Gary Harris, Director and Chief Developer. “We have conducted extensive research on the Internet and we have not found another program on the market that has all of the functionality contained in Personal Data Pro.”

Personal Data Pro can track all of your important personal information. It will keep it secure and all in one place. The database is encrypted to keep it safe from hackers and spy-ware. The program tracks 56 different types of personal information. “We believe that most people will only use some of the functions in the program, said Clayton Lundy, Lead Developer, “such as buying a CD for two or three songs.” If an individual does not need all of the functionality found in Personal Data Pro, there are four smaller programs available that are more focused.

Both families and single member households can use Personal Data Pro. It will track personal and family information, health and medical information, household and budget information, and career information.

The Personal and Family Data area includes an Address Book, Appointments Tracker/Reminder, Education Planner, Personal Hobby Collections Inventory, Favorite Sports Team Tracker, Password Manager, Game Manager (for coaches), URL Bookmarks, E-Mail Addresses, Travel and Vacation Planner, Wedding Planner, Pets, and nine other functions.

The Household and Budget area includes Vehicle Information, Event Planning, Home Library (CDs, books, DVDs, and more), Recipes, Home Inventory, Important Document Tracking, Account Manager (for savings, checking, credit cards, investments, and debts), Household Budget, Tax Tracking, and several other functions.

The Health and Medical Area covers Personal Health Tracking, Personal Medical History, Height/Weight Tracking, Diet Tracker, Immunizations, Exercise Planner and Tracker, and more. “The Health and Medical Tracking capabilities can be very helpful to your doctor,” said Anna Misner, Certified Medical Assistant, “you can track many things such as blood pressure, blood sugar, exercise, and diet intake, and then print it out to take to your next doctor’s visit.”

The Career Information Management area can help someone find work and includes Work Accomplishment Tracking, Resume Items, Job References, Job Lead Tracking and more.

Personal Data Pro comes with unlimited lifetime support and upgrades. The support is provided by the developers themselves, not untrained helpdesk personnel following checklists. For more information, please visit www. PersonalDataPro. com.

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Saturday, October 28, 2006

New York Area Teachers Use Dog Days of Summer to Corner Market for Training

NCEE Workshops Give Middle and High School Teachers Instructional Strategies for Teaching Personal Finance and Financial Markets

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 26, 2008

The National Council on Economic Education (NCEE, www. ncee. net) announced a series of free teacher training workshops to be held in July and August at its new HSBC National Center for Economic and Financial Education (www. ncee. net/nationalcenter (http://www. ncee. net/nationalcenter)).

The workshops will explore activity-based lesson plans from NCEE's Learning, Earning and Investing and Financing Your Future programs. Teachers will receive free copies of the publications and additional teaching techniques they can share with their students and fellow teachers.

"Tens of thousands of K-12 students live and learn in the shadow of the money capital of the world, but very few of them understand personal finance or how the financial markets work," says Kyle Christensen, Assistant Director of the new HSBC National Center for Economic and Financial Education. "Our summer workshops will give New York-area teachers the skills and strategies they need to implement investment education and personal finance programs into their curriculum."

During the sessions, teachers will explore topics such as saving and investing, credit and debt, investing internationally, portfolio management, financial planning, and building long term wealth. Teachers will discover how they can seamlessly infuse investment and financial concepts into their classroom with videos, lesson plans, reproducible handouts and interactive exercises.

To accommodate busy summer schedules, the HSBC National Center for Economic and Financial Education will host a number of workshops throughout July and August. Each workshop is limited to 30 participants. For a complete schedule or to register visit www. ncee. net/nationalcenter (http://www. ncee. net/nationalcenter).

Workshop Dates and Times

Learning, Earning and Investing
Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Financing Your Future
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

About the National Council on Economic Education (NCEE):
The NCEE (www. ncee. net ) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to improving economic and financial literacy. Both directly and through its unique nationwide network of state Councils and more than 200 university based Centers for Economic Education, NCEE's programs reach more than 150,000 K-12 teachers and over 15 million students in more than 70,000 schools each year.

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Vascular Disease Foundation Inaugurates National Advisory Board with Diomed Holdings as Founding Member

Developer and marketer of Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT(R)) for varicose veins makes financial commitment as first member of national nonprofit's corporate advisory board.

Lakewood, CO (PRWEB) July 16, 2004

The Vascular Disease Foundation (VDF) announced today that Diomed Holdings, Inc., (Amex: DIO), developer and marketer of the proprietary Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT(R)) for varicose veins, is the inaugural member of the Foundation's new National Advisory Board and will sponsor a portion of the Foundation's website dedicated to venous disease. Diomed's President and Chief Executive Officer, James A. Wylie, Jr., will serve on behalf of the company on the Foundation's Advisory Board.

"We are delighted to announce that Diomed has made a significant commitment to the Vascular Disease Foundation's future," said Peter Gloviczki, M. D., President of VDF's board of directors. "The goal of the Vascular Disease Foundation's new National Advisory Board is to reduce the mortality and morbidity from vascular diseases. The Advisory Board is allied with the Foundation in the belief that patient quality of life and longevity can be improved through education and prevention, prompt diagnosis, comprehensive treatment and effective rehabilitation of arterial and venous disease. The VDF website offers guidance to thousands of visitors each month with educational support from companies such as Diomed."

Founded in 1998, VDF is one of the country's leading nonprofit patient information and education resources on the diagnosis and management of vascular diseases.

Commenting on the Advisory Board and web site sponsorship, James A Wylie, Diomed President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "It is really an honor to be working with the VDF in their endeavor to provide useful, timely and accurate information to thousands of patients. The VDF's mandate to inform patients about the array of vascular diseases is perfectly in line with Diomed's mandate to provide the latest in chronic venous disease treatment alternatives."

Wylie said it is estimated that more than 25 million Americans are affected by varicose veins or more severe forms of chronic venous disease and that Diomed is committed to provide solutions to this issue.

"Our membership in the VDF National Advisory Board and our VDF website sponsorship is part of a broader Diomed initiative to help advance patient education while supporting worthy causes surrounding vascular disease," Wylie stated.

About the Vascular Disease Foundation:

The Vascular Disease Foundation is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to increasing the awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and management of vascular disease. Its board of directors includes renowned physicians and researchers from many specialties who have been active in fighting vascular diseases for many years.

For more information on the Vascular Disease Foundation, or on vascular diseases, call 1-866-723-4636 or visit www. vdf. org

About Diomed

Diomed develops and commercializes minimally invasive medical procedures that use its proprietary laser technologies and disposable products. Diomed focuses on EndoVenous Laser Treatment (EVLT(R)) for use in varicose vein treatments, photodynamic therapy (PDT) for use in cancer treatments, and dental and general surgical applications. The EVLT(R) procedure and the Company's related products were cleared by the United States FDA in January of 2002. Along with lasers and single-use procedure kits for EVLT(R), the Company provides its customers with state of the art physician training and practice development support. Additional information is available on the Company's website: www. diomedinc. com or www. evlt. com.

Safe Harbor statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

Statements in this news release looking forward in time involve risks and uncertainties. These statements relate to Diomed's future plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. These statements may be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "should," "potential," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes" and similar expressions. These statements are based on Diomed's current beliefs, expectations and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Diomed's actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these statements. Diomed's Annual Report on Form SEC 10-KSB/A (the "Annual Report") contains a discussion of certain of the risks and uncertainties that affect the business. You are referred to the "Risk Factors" of the Annual Report for a discussion of certain risks, including those relating to Diomed's business as a medical device company without a significant operating record and with operating losses, risks relating to Diomed's commercialization of its current and future products and applications and risks relating to its common stock and its market value. Diomed disclaims any obligation or duty to update or correct any of its forward-looking statements.

EVLT(R) is a registered trademark of Diomed Inc., Andover, MA

Friday, October 27, 2006

ABCTE Receives Grant to Create Workshops on Drop-Out Prevention and Technology in the Classroom

Non-profit ABCTE has received a grant from the Daniels Fund to expand the extensive ABCTE online teacher training workshops. The new video workshops will cover drop-out prevention and how to effectively use technology in the classroom.

Washington, DC (Vocus) November 10, 2009

The American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) today announced that it has received a Daniels Fund grant to further expand ABCTE’s extensive online teacher training (http://www. abcte. org/teach) workshops, provided to new teachers through the organization’s teacher preparation program. These video workshops will focus on drop-out prevention and using technology in the classroom.

Founded in 2001, ABCTE is a non-profit organization, dedicated to recruiting, preparing, certifying and supporting dedicated professionals to improve student achievement through quality teaching. The organization offers an innovative, online teacher preparation and certification program for highly knowledgeable individuals who want to change careers and become a teacher (http://www. abcte. org). The program already includes over 250 hours of content and pedagogy to ensure teachers are ready to help increase student achievement.

ABCTE has issued nearly 2,000 certifications to date, with a focus on mid-career professionals. ABCTE offers certification in ten subjects including the high-need areas of math, science and special education. The program is currently accepted by nine states for public schools: Florida, Idaho, Missouri, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Utah. Many charter schools (http://www. charterteacher. com) and private schools in other parts of the country also accept ABCTE certification.

“We’re thrilled to have foundation support for our program, enabling us to further our mission of making sure every student has a great teacher. This grant from the Daniels Fund will allow us to focus on two critical areas of teacher training: drop-out prevention and effectively using technology in the classroom,” said ABCTE CEO David Saba.

The Daniels Fund operates the Daniels Fund Scholarship Program and the Daniels Fund Grants Program in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. The Fund was established in 1997 by Bill Daniels, a pioneer in cable television known for his kindness and generosity to those in need.

For more information on ABCTE, call 877-669-2228. Those interested in supporting the program can donate online (http://abcte. org/get-involved/donate) to ABCTE.

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Thursday, October 26, 2006

Critically Acclaimed Author Kevin M. Weeks Celebrates the Independent Publisher

YOUnity Guild Award Winning Author, Kevin M. Weeks, shares insight on being an independent publisher and being listed in the February 26, 2007 Publishers Weekly Fast-Growing Small Publishers Edition.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 23, 2007

Publishers Marketing Association (PMA) lists The Street Life Series by Kevin M. Weeks in Publishers Weekly's February 26, 2007 Fast-Growing Small Publishers edition. Being listed in this edition of Publishers Weekly is indeed significant for a self-published author, because Publishers Weekly's worldwide circulation reaches writers, printers, distributors, and retailers. This is one of several accomplishments this year for Author Kevin M. Weeks. He was also inducted as the Best New Urban Author of the Year 2006 by the YOUnity Guild Top Advisory Board and named the January 2007 Author of the Month by C&B Books Distribution. When asked how he felt about his recent achievements as an independent publisher, Mr. Weeks smiled and commented, "I am on my way to becoming the 'James Patterson' of Urban Fiction."

Author Kevin M. Weeks is a member of PMA, the Independent Book Publishers Association and YOUnity Guild of America. Thanks to these types of organizations, self-published authors have a voice and presence in the publishing industry. Founded in 1983, PMA's mission is to advance the professional interests of independent publishers. PMA serves book, audio, and video publishers located in the United States and around the world. Its voluntary board of directors is representative of PMA's varied membership. The benefits of membership are cooperative marketing programs, education, and advocacy within the publishing industry. For more information on PMA, visit pma-online. org.

YOUnity Guild of America was established and conceived in 2003 to scout, induct, honor, award and recognize the top professionals of African American and Multicultural literature, music, technology, film, and theater. A voluntary Top Advisory Board of 100 active members inducts The YOUnity Guild Award Winners of Excellence each year. YOUnity Guild of America members are readily featured at Disilgold. com and recognized globally and synonymous with members who support the Disilgold 5 Principles of Success Formula: Dedication, Quality of Business, Professionalism, Integrity of Service, and Commitment. YOUnity Guild of America is founded by Heather Covington, Black Family Channel's "Literary Living" television hostess and best-selling author. For more information on YOUnity Guild of America, visit Disilgold. com, which is abridged for "Diamond, Silver and Gold."

In addition, Kevin M. Weeks believes that being an independent publisher gives an author greater flexibility in focusing on what the author feels is most important. He is a proud supporter of the Awareness Magazine (AMAG) Intern Program. The AMAG Intern Program is a youth program, which builds skills in graphic design, web design, marketing, reporting, journalism, and public relations. Authors and companies can make donations and/or contributions by visiting awarenessmagazine. net. Also on February 16, 2007, he signed up for a recently announced Xlibris publishing service called "Set Your Own Price (SYOP)" and reduced the price of his novel in order to pass the savings on to consumers. This type of entrepreneurial spirit not only saves book lovers money, but also enables Mr. Weeks to continue to support a worthy cause.

Believing that independent publishers have to be innovative every day in promoting their work, Kevin M. Weeks designed his first magazine print ad which will be featured in an upcoming issue of Black Issues Book Review. Also, you can see his internet banner ads in rotation on websites such as XXLMAG. com, KING-MAG. com, UrbanMecca. com and EURweb. com. In a Debut Author Exclusive with Kevin M. Weeks, Heather Covington states: "Appearing on EURweb. com, millions of fans can now put a face to the author's book cover everyone has been talking about lately. For Kevin M. Weeks, he's slowly becoming one of the most intriguing household literary names. . ." We agree with Ms. Covington, because Kevin M. Weeks' passion and ambition to succeed are beginning to pay off. When you see his slogan, "It's all about Urban Fiction," know that independent publisher Kevin M. Weeks is only a click away.

To read the entire Debut Author Exclusive with Kevin M. Weeks by Heather Covington, download the January 20, 2007 edition of DisilgoldSOUL Literary Review Magazine at Disilgold. com or download an authorized reprint from PRWeb. com.

Book Description from the Publisher:
Kevin M. Weeks introduces a new series of steamy, suspenseful, and realistic drama from the streets. In the novel, Teco Jackson joins the Strictly Business (SB) Crew and gets the alias Homicide from the SB Crew boss, Mujaheed Bashi Fiten. When Bashi promotes Homicide to be his right hand man, Homicide gets into a major power struggle with the only female and toughest SB Crew member, Gail Indigo Que, a. k.a. GQ. Living an eventful life from cars, women, and money seemed promising for Homicide until there is a major take down. After getting out of jail, Homicide's mission is to find out where Bashi disappeared. Back on the streets of Philly, Homicide hears lots of talk about Bashi's whereabouts and the names of those who are involved. Will Homicide and GQ set aside their differences to discover the truth? Now Homicide is on a binge to find who snatched up his boss and to pay them back in a way that no one would ever think. The street life, is it suicide or murder?

The Street Life Series * by Kevin M. Weeks
Is it Suicide or Murder?
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Healthy ‘Sales Culture’ Critical to Credit Union Success, JMFA Consultant Advises Kentucky C. U. Execs

Elite trainer Dick Kendall, a consultant with John M. Floyd & Associates of Houston (Baytown, TX), provides strategic tips to attendees at the Kentucky Credit Union League Education Conference in Owensboro on how to develop, measure and maintain a successful sales culture -- no hype, pressure or manipulation. He covers everything from hiring, leadership, restructuring the environment, the "sales process," and rewards and recognition.

OWENSBORO, KY (PRWEB) June 22, 2006 -–

Credit union personnel must think of themselves as “problem solvers,” says a nationally known, elite trainer with John M. Floyd & Associates (JMFA) of Baytown, TX. “Because nobody buys anything unless they have a problem they think you can solve.”

Dick Kendall of Houston addressed the Kentucky Credit Union League (KCUL) 2006 Education Conference (June 21-23) in Owensboro on Thursday on “Developing a Sales Culture.” His comments on service, sales and cross-promotions ranged from light-hearted to riveting as he directly engaged the participants in various “exercises.”

“Selling is not about hype, pressure or manipulation,” insisted the folksy, often funny, trainer who once sold books door-to-door during a summer break from college. “Successful selling really is honorable.

“The real focus is combining your knowledge and experience with your credit union member’s knowledge of his/her own financial needs to find an acceptable solution. That process is selling in its highest form,” Kendall explained.

KYCUL Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Louisville-based League, and JMFA have been Strategic Partners for the JMFA Overdraft Privilege® program for almost two years. The League, formed in 1934, represents 94 of the 105 credit unions in the state. KCUL members manage combined assets of about $4.2 billion for about 725,000 account holders.

Kendall, who joined John M. Floyd & Associates in 1994, is a regularly featured speaker at state and national conventions. He has published numerous articles and the book – “Nobody Told Me I’d Have to Sell” – on the subject of marketing and sales training. (Kendall Photo: http://www. jmfa. com/DickKendall. asp (http://www. jmfa. com/DickKendall. asp)) The former founding officer and director of marketing for Allied Bancshares, Inc. of Houston formed Kendall Marketing in 1976. He has since helped 400-plus firms increase their sales and profits.

“A vibrant sales culture begins with management hiring the right people and fostering a sales-oriented environment,” Kendall contends. “Executive leadership also must commit to the need for sales training, as well as assuring sufficient resources, qualified trainers, satisfactory settings and adequate training time and funding, if a credit union is to thrive and meet its strategic growth plans.”

Restructuring the Environment

Smart managers begin by “restructuring the environment,” he noted. They put “back office” work in the back office. They computerize all member service work. They provide computerized sales aids and confirm that their (selling) employees are “product knowledgeable.

“Only when your employee fully understands how a product works, how it benefits the members and who the probable candidates are for the products and services do they begin to approach sales readiness,” he suggested.

According to Kendall, a “frontline” credit union staffer also must have a sincere desire to help members; good communications skills; the ability to recognize and adapt to various behavioral styles, and persuasive abilities. “Sales training helps with all but the first element: sincere desire.”

It is paramount that the employee also understands the “sales process” and knows the integral steps in making a sale and how to move through them, he said. Those essential steps include:

A statement on the purpose of the interview or meeting; Questions that help discover the financial need, problem or opportunity; A statement to confirm mutual understanding; Presentation of the credit union solution or service; A mutual agreement to proceed, and Follow up to assure the product or service is performing adequately and satisfactorily.

A valid sales training curriculum, he reminded his audience should be followed by an effective system to track the instruction received by each participant. The credit union’s system should test for competence levels achieved as well as measure the individual’s actual sales progress.

"Additionally, credit unions will find they get higher involvement and better overall results in the sales process when they provide rewards and recognition for employees who embrace and apply what they’ve learned,” Kendall emphasized. “Knowledge is power, and incentive programs are like booster fuel when it comes to fully engaging employees in an emerging or dedicated sales culture.”

About JMFA

John M. Floyd & Associates (www. JMFA. com), a performance improvement firm founded in 1972, is nationally known for its creation of the automated overdraft privilege program. The firm has implemented more than 1,000 variations of its JMFA Overdraft Privilege® program and is a strategic alliance provider for CUNA Strategic Services and more than 20 state credit union leagues and associations for the program. The company provides operational, financial and delivery systems re-engineering and also is recognized for its training, incentive and earnings enhancement programs, as well as its product, service, pricing and technology improvement consulting services. JMFA has served more than 2,000 financial institutions in 49 states and Central America, adding billions in increased pre-tax earnings for its clients.

JMFA Overdraft Privilege® is a registered trademark of John M. Floyd & Associates.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR INTERVIEWS:

Steve Swanston, EVP-Sales, John M. Floyd & Associates, Baytown, TX, 800-809-2307; www. JMFA. com

Dick Kendall, Senior Trainer, John M. Floyd & Associates, 800-809-2307

Gail Pickett, Director of Education, Kentucky Credit Union League, Louisville, KY, 800-333-5285, Ext. 203

Preston F. Kirk, APR, Kirk Public Relations, Austin, TX, 830-693-4447

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Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Camp Shane Opens New Youth Weight Loss Camp for Children & Teens in Arizona

Camp Shane, the longest running youth fitness and weight loss camp for kids, recently announced it has opened a new facility in Arizona to better serve the western US market from Texas to California. The recent expansion is a result of feedback from parents out west who wanted their children to experience the healthy benefits of Camp Shane, but wanted an option closer to home.

Mayer, AZ (PRWEB) May 6, 2009

Camp Shane's newest summer camp, which encompasses more than 300 acres surrounded by an additional 25,000 acres of picturesque landscape, offers weight loss camps in two, four or six week increments.

Through an overriding commitment to care, parents have entrusted Camp Shane to fight childhood obesity since 1968. By providing fun and educational activities about healthy living choices, Camp Shane empowers children with the knowledge they need to completely re-shape their lives.

Through an easy yet effective nutrition program, focusing on every day foods and portion control, as well as exciting outdoor activities, the children at Camp Shane can expect to not only lose weight and learn how to keep it off, but also have fun, learn new skills and gain the confidence they deserve. In addition to children's weight loss camps, Camp Shane offers a variety of programs targeting young adults ages 18 to 25 and a weight loss spa program for adults: http://www. shanedietresorts. com (http://www. shanedietresorts. com).

"At Camp Shane, we're not a 'fat camp, diet or boot camp.' Instead of focusing solely on dieting, Camp Shane is an exciting and educational program that helps teach children realistic and achievable ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Every child at Camp Shane is treated as part of our family, and our dedication has helped us become one of the most recognizable youth weight loss camp facilities in the country." says David Ettenberg, Owner/Director of Camp Shane. (http://www. campshanearizona. com (http://www. campshanearizona. com)).

Diverse activities available at Camp Shane include sports, fitness, arts and crafts and exciting pool recreational activities. Camp Shane also offers an array of cooking and nutritional classes to help children learn the importance of portion control, as well as how to make healthy selections when dining out.

Additionally, Camp Shane Arizona offers an optional, extensive and exciting horsemanship program. The program, which is run by experienced wranglers, includes more than 80 horses. Children experience the joys of caring for a horse and the physical benefits of riding, while building their self-confidence and balance skills.

Although it is a premier youth weight loss facility, Camp Shane maintains competitive mid-range pricing to ensure its services are available to all children who need to lose weight. Additional information about Camp Shane Arizona, including an enrollment form and request for a complimentary brochure can be found at http://www. campshanearizona. com/request_info. htm (http://www. campshanearizona. com/request_info. htm)

"Camp Shane is a camp that everyone is proud to be a part of - staff, parents and kids. It gives us such joy to see the difference that Camp Shane can make in a child's life," says Ettenberg.

About Camp Shane:
Since 1968, Camp Shane, (http://campshane. com (http://campshane. com)) a premier youth fitness and weight loss camp facility, has been dedicated to fighting obesity in children and teens. Camp Shane offers two weight loss camps, including its new Arizona facility featuring healthy menus, nutrition education, self-esteem building and traditional fun activities, as well as a unique horsemanship program. By empowering children with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy living choices, Camp Shane has helped countless children re-shape their lives and gain the self-confidence they deserve.

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Demand for Food, Other Natural Resources Booming

Larry Edelson discusses the growing demand for food and natural resources in China and India. In this issue of Money and Markets, Mr. Edelson takes a closer look at the growing populations overseas and what that means for supply and demand for natural resources.

Jupiter, Fla. (PRWEB) December 17, 2007

Larry Edelson discusses the growing demand for food and natural resources in China and India. Mr. Edelson takes a closer look at the growing populations overseas and what that means for supply and demand for natural resources.

Food prices are at their highest levels since 1845, that's a 162 year high according to the widely respected Economist magazine and its food-price index.

In large part, the weak dollar is why food prices are soaring. Wheat, corn, soybeans and even meat products are priced and traded in dollars, so when the dollar falls, the prices of these commodities typically rise in value. But the weak dollar is just one part of the equation. Growing populations overseas have also produced a large demand in many other natural resources: Oil, gold, silver, copper, uranium. Now the demand is surging full force when it comes to food products. And like other natural resources, the strongest demand for food is coming from Asia.

Consider China, for example:
Although it still maintains its one-child-per family policy in the cities, it's not illegal to have more children, provided the family effectively pays its own way for education and other social services. And with increasing household incomes in the urban areas, many more couples are opting to do just that.
China expects its population to increase 300 million to 1.6 billion by 2050.

That's the equivalent of adding the entire population of America. Meanwhile, domestic supplies of food in China have been shrinking: China's grain harvests, including wheat, corn and rice, have declined in four of the last five years because China's arable land is shrinking at the rate of 2.47 million acres a year. Construction is eating up land once used for growing crops.

Aquifers have been dropping rapidly, reducing irrigation water supplies. Farmland near urban centers is being converted from grain production to higher value crops like fresh fruits and vegetables. Urban migration is depleting the countryside of able-bodied field workers.

As the imbalance in supply and demand has become more pronounced, China has been turning to imports for its grain supplies.

Meanwhile, much the same is happening in India, the world's second most populous country. Over the next 15 years, India's burgeoning population of one billion is expected to increase 30%. Plus, like China, India is also experiencing mass migration to urban centers like Mumbai, Calcutta, and Delhi. That means fewer farmers growing less food.

And although China and India are by far the biggest consumers of grains and soybeans, they are not the only sources of burgeoning demand for agricultural goods. By 2030, there will be another 1.4 billion more new mouths to feed from other corners of the globe. Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the demographic hotspots. The population there is going to explode from 642 million today to 1.4 billion in the next 25 years.

Another factor pushing grain prices higher is that populations are changing their food habits. According to the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, by 2020 demand for meat, poultry, and dairy products in 12 Asian countries will soar as much as 55%. Beef consumption will increase by 50%, pork 30%, chicken 40%, and dairy 55%.

Already, since 1985, per capita consumption of animal protein calories in China has more than doubled, rising from 44 pounds to 110 pounds. Among developing economies around the world, demand for meat has shot higher, doubling in just the last 20 years. It would be one thing if demand for meat was rising as demand for other foodstuffs such as seafood, grains, even rice, was falling. But that's not happening. Demand for all foods is rising across the board.

Moreover, increased demand for meat puts additional upward pressure on grain prices. That's because it takes about two kilograms of feed grain to produce one kilogram of chicken. For pork, it takes three kilos of grain, and for beef, eight.

"All told, the anticipated rise in meat demand over the next 13 years will require as much as a 30% increase in global grain production to meet demand.

"Bottom line: A rapidly growing population translates into increased demand for food. Changing food habits are compounding the problem. And the falling dollar is like gasoline on the fire," Mr. Edelson states.

To read this issue online, please visit:
Http://www. moneyandmarkets. com/Issues. aspx? NewsletterEntryId=1266 (http://www. moneyandmarkets. com/Issues. aspx? NewsletterEntryId=1266)

About Larry Edelson and Money and Markets:
With nearly three decades of experience in precious metals and natural resources markets, Larry Edelson has played a pivotal role in training Weiss Research staff and in guiding Weiss Research's customers to prudent investments in the sector. His Real Wealth Report, Gold Trader Hotline and Energy Options Alert provide a continuing education on natural resource investments, with recommendations aiming for both profit and risk management. His team of technical analysts helps enhance the timing of investment recommendations with the aim of continually improving the performance results for investors.

Mr. Edelson is also a regular contributor to the daily e-letter, Money and Markets. Recognized as an expert in precious metals and natural resources, he is often called upon by the media for his investing views. Mr. Edelson has been featured on Bloomberg, Reuters, and CNBC as well as The New York Times, New York Sun, and Marketwatch. com

Mr. Edelson holds a B. A. degree from Columbia University.

Money and Markets (www. moneyandmarkets. com) is a free daily investment newsletter from Dr. Martin Weiss and Weiss Research analysts offering the latest investing news and financial insights for the stock market, including tips and advice on investing in gold, energy and oil. Weiss Research, Inc. is located in Jupiter, Florida. For more information about our editors, or to set up an interview, please contact Jennifer Moran at 561-627-3300 or visit www. moneyandmarkets. com.

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Monday, October 23, 2006

There&#194;’s a new contender in the fight against world hunger

ThereÂ’s a new contender in the fight against world hunger

Moringa CafÃ©, a recently opened eclectic restaurant in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, commits to partnering with ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization) in order to provide sustainable food solutions for the poor trying to feed themselves throughout the world.

(PRWEB) June 19, 2004

Why the excitement? The Moringa CafÃ© has more meaning than you might think. Moringa is the name of a tree originating from Northwest India and happens to be one of the most popular trees requested from ECHOÂ’s seedbank. Otherwise known as the drumstick tree, Moringa can reach up to 20 feet and produce seed in its first year.

Why is this so impressive?

Every part of the tree is edible, including the roots that are ground to make horseradish. The real focus is on the leaves, which contain more potassium than bananas, more calcium than milk, more beta-carotene than broccoli and a handful of other essential vitamins and minerals. Two tablespoons of dried moringa powder can provide all the nutrition an infant needs for one day. This is important in developing countries where there is a strong dependency on breast milk for nutrition. It is common for mothers without proper nutrition to stop lactating during the first two years of the infantÂ’s life. This is the difference between life and death for thousands of babies.

ThatÂ’s not it. The seeds, which are also used as a green vegetable, are dried and when crushed into a powder can be added to a container of muddy water. The particles in the water including most of the germs and bacteria cling to the moringa powder and settle to the bottom of the container. Large water purification plants have been established in Africa based on these findings.

Restaurant owner Vince Landolfi had this in mind when he considered the name of the recently opened Moringa CafÃ©. Â“This is an opportunity to give something to those struggling to feed themselves,Â” Vince explained at a recent meeting with ECHO staff.

Â“ItÂ’s one thing to run a restaurant solely for the profit, itÂ’s another to use that restaurant to make a difference in the world.Â”

Moringa CafÃ© has committed to supporting the work of ECHO through both word and deed. Restaurant patrons have the opportunity to learn more about how they can help impact the world with long-term hunger solutions by supporting ECHOÂ’s work. Moringa CafÃ© will carry a line of items from ECHOÂ’s bookstore available for purchase. All the proceeds from the sales will go directly to the work of fighting world hunger.

The new restaurant has already established regular clientele who enjoy the atmosphere and the food. Vince explains, Â“Where else can you experience remarkable food while learning about this amazing tree and itÂ’s miraculous benefits? This truly is a Win-Win scenario; with everyoneÂ’s participation our community has the unique opportunity to fight world hunger.Â”

If youÂ’re interested in learning more about ECHO, feel free to visit their website at www. echonet. org or call them at 239-543-3246 x215. Looking to experience delicious, homemade food, contact Moringa CafÃ© at (954) 567-4007 or www. moringacafe. com.

First Citizens Selects the Learn. com LearnCenter LMS/LCMS to Deliver e-Learning to 167 Branch Offices

Learn. com®, the leader in creating and projecting power-on-demand e-learning, today announced that First Citizens, the second-largest bank based in South Carolina, has selected the LearnCenter Learning Management System to deliver compliance training on topics such as the Bank Secrecy Act and Right to Privacy to employees at branch offices across the state.

Sunrise, FL (PRWEB) March 31, 2006

First Citizens Bancorporation, Inc. is a two-bank financial holding company headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, with $5.43 billion in total consolidated assets as of Dec. 31, 2005. First Citizens, a Bancorporation subsidiary, offers a broad range of personal, business, and commercial banking services through an extensive network of offices and ATMs located throughout South Carolina and eastern Georgia. For more information, visit the First Citizens website at www. firstcitizensonline. com.

“We have a streamlined training staff, which means we needed an easy-to-use solution that would allow our subject-matter experts to create and deploy courses rapidly,” said Laura Whitmore, Corporate Education Manager at First Citizens. “Our ultimate goal is to manage our training assets better, and that includes producing robust actionable reports for our managers.”

“The banking industry is heavily regulated, and it is very costly to bring employees in-house to conduct training. Using LearnCenter, our team will launch, track and manage our compliance training online and deliver training on various compliance topics which will in turn reduce our costs in employee travel and days,” said Whitmore. “LearnCenter will make registration easy for our learners. Our Ceridian HRIS system integration with LearnCenter allows for better handling of training records while automating the course registration process.”

About Learn. com:

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

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

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

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Sunday, October 22, 2006

ION-MP Outdoor Wireless Network Solution Provides Faster and More Reliable Wireless Network for Dallas Fort Worth Auto Dealership

ION, Inc, a wireless network solutions provider, upgrades John Eagle DealershipÂ’s outdoor wireless network, improving throughput and reliability and eliminating monthly equipment lease costs.

(PRWEB) January 6, 2005

John Eagle DealershipsÂ’ existing wireless network experienced repeated outages resulting in an estimated $500K loss over a 6 month period. After several attempts to have the problem fixed by their existing wireless network provider, John Eagle turned to ION for a solution to their wireless network problems.

Using sophisticated troubleshooting techniques, the engineers at ION quickly isolated the problem and installed new ION-MP/ION-P2P Outdoor Wireless Solution. This 5GHz outdoor wireless system has 12 times greater throughput then John EagleÂ’s original system, with zero outages since it was installed in August, 2004. John Eagle owns the equipment, eliminating the $750/month lease cost of their previous system.

The 3 week turn around time of the John Eagle ION-MP/ION-P2P Outdoor Wireless Solution, including site survey, wireless network design, implementation, testing and full system availability, underscores IONÂ’s commitment to exceed customersÂ’ expectations one project at a time.

About ION, Inc:

ION, Inc, founded in 2002, provides turnkey wireless network solutions specializing in the unique needs of Auto Dealerships, Correctional Facilities and Educational Campuses in addition to general indoor office and building-to-building outdoor wireless networks. ION uses the latest wireless networking technologies to provide corporations wireless network solutions that increase employee productivity and reduce technology operating costs.

ION-MP Outdoor Wireless Solution

The ION Multi-Point Wireless Solution instantly creates wireless WANs for any business requiring interconnectivity between more than two buildings. Outdoor point-to-multipoint wireless Ethernet systems offer today's most flexible, economical and easily-deployed solutions for connecting multiple remote sites.

Contact Information:

Ion, Inc.

972-461-0512

Info@ion-inc. com

Www. ion-inc. com

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Thursday, October 19, 2006

Boomers: Retiring to Start Their Career

The California Association of Business Brokers say Boomers are among top business owners

Sacramento, CA (Vocus) September 2, 2009

The California Association of Business Brokers says that although there are many baby boomers looking to retire and sell their business, there are a growing number of boomers who are looking to buy. In fact, AARP estimates that 70% of those 45 years and older plan to continue to work after retirement. For many, that means making the investment into a business of their own.

Ron Hottes, president of the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB, a non-profit trade organization) and of several Business Team Business Brokerages, is not surprised by the estimates. “Boomers may be retiring, but they are far from relaxing on a beach somewhere,” Hottes stated. “Retirement for some boomers means taking on a new business venture.”

According to Hottes, boomers are getting into several types of business ownership including:
Consulting Services
Financial Management
Turning long-time hobbies into a profitable business

“Boomers seek to buy an existing business in these and other areas as the best strategy because it is more cost effective than if they started one from scratch,” Hottes stated. “When boomers retire, they have a lot of investments that they don’t want to risk. Buying a business with a sound profit history as well as growth potential is the safety net they need.”

Boomers who are in the best position to take the next step into business ownership include those who realize they have a lot of experience that can benefit them in a more direct fashion. For some boomers, a business is a way to supplement retirement income or create new wealth while still being able to maintain a flexible lifestyle.

Hottes suggests that boomers who are looking to get into business for themselves start off on the right track. “Research a business that fits your needs and work with a certified business broker to get the best deal possible,” Hottes stated. “A business broker can help you with the details to get your second career going.” http://www. cabb. org (http://www. cabb. org).

The California Association of Business Brokers (CABB) is a professional trade association dedicated to promoting the growth and professionalism of the business brokerage community within California. CABB is the largest organization of business brokerage and merger and acquisition specialists in the state, with more than 650 members. Founded in 1986, CABB was organized to recognize the profession of business broker, to offer advanced educational programs to all members, to create and maintain credentials, help educate the public on the benefits of using licensed business brokers and to establish a code of ethics for all members.

Use of the information from the California Association of Business Brokers is solely for informational purposes. The opinions expressed in this document do not constitute legal or financial advice.

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Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Glidewell Laboratories Selects Objet Geometries to Offer Complete Dental Model Production

Glidewell Dental Lab announces its latest collaboration with Objet Geometries Ltd., the innovation leader of 3-Dimensional printing systems.

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) August 10, 2010

Glidewell Laboratories (http://www. glidewelldental. com), a provider of dental lab services to North America, has announced its latest collaboration with Objet Geometries Ltd. (http://www. objet. com) (Rehovot, Israel), the innovation leader of 3-Dimensional printing systems. Objet provided Glidewell with the ability to manufacture custom printed models and other precision dental parts using Objet's Eden™ 3-D Printing Systems.

Objet and Glidewell have long held a collaborative relationship for implementing Objet's ultra-thin layer, high-resolution 3-D printing systems on the laboratory production floor. Objet's printed parts were extensively tested and evaluated by Glidewell Laboratories. After comprehensive testing by Glidewell Dental Lab's 66-person R&D team, the printed parts for production were approved and qualified.

"Objet is delighted that a leading U. S. dental laboratory such as Glidewell Laboratories has chosen Objet's dental solution to improve its manufacturing processes," said Avi Cohen – Head of Medical Solutions at Objet. "We both believe that, in order to redefine the dental laboratory industry, we must implement the leading 3-D Printing technology to provide highly accurate and excellent quality models and parts at an affordable cost."

"Glidewell Laboratories has made great strides in case-to-case consistency using Objet's 3-D Printing systems to manufacture dental models for its dentist customers that utilize intra-oral digital scanners like Cadent iTero, Lava COS and Glidewell’s own IOS system," said Grant Bullis, Director of CAD/CAM Engineering. "With Objet's technology in-house, we are able to improve our existing processes to not only ensure highly accurate models but also mass-produce them at a faster rate than other printing systems."

Through longstanding collaboration, Glidewell Laboratories’ 10-person CAD/CAM engineering team has supplied Objet with constructive critique and input for the strategic dental manufacturing by sharing input and experience. This cooperative effort helps produce highly accurate models and is also focused on refining additional printing solutions. The value of this strong collaboration between Glidewell and Objet provides a very fast customization service as part of the support received.

Objet's 3-D printing solution is an exciting advance for dental technology. Dentists and dental labs will electronically submit their cases to Glidewell Laboratories, and the patterns and models are designed and printed. This new process also reduces shipping costs and improves turnaround time.

"Glidewell brings experience, knowledge, vision and the drive to move the global dental restorative technology forward," concludes Avi Cohen. "Glidewell continues to be a great source of inspiration for Objet, and we certainly look forward to working with them on future products."

About Glidewell Laboratories, Inc.

Glidewell Laboratories (http://www. glidewelldental. com (http://www. glidewelldental. com)) is an industry leader thanks to its innovative dental technology, solutions-driven R&D department, and dedication to providing free clinical and technical education to dentists and dental labs worldwide.

Glidewell Laboratories, Inc. was founded in 1970 and is based in Newport Beach, Calif., USA.

About Objet Geometries

Objet Geometries Ltd., (http://www. objet. com (http://www. objet. com)), the innovation leader in 3-Dimensional printing, provides 3-D printing systems that enable manufacturers and industrial designers to reduce cost of product development and dramatically shorten time-to-market of new products.

Objet’s ultra-thin-layer, high-resolution 3-D printing systems and materials utilize PolyJet™ and PolyJet Matrix™ polymer jetting technologies to print ultra-thin layers. The market-proven Eden™ line of 3-D Printing is based on Objet’s patented office-friendly PolyJet Technology. All Objet systems use Objet's FullCure® materials to create accurate, clean, smooth and highly detailed 3-D models.

Objet systems are in use by world leaders in many industries, including dental, automotive, electronics, toy, consumer goods and footwear industries in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and Japan.

Founded in 1998, Objet serves its growing worldwide customer base through offices in USA, Europe and Hong Kong, and a global network of distribution partners. Objet owns more than 50 patents and patent pending inventions.

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Sunday, October 15, 2006

Santa Fe 400th Anniversary on Track for 2009-2010 Commemoration

Santa Fe, N. M. (PRWEB) February 21, 2009

The Santa Fe 400th Anniversary organizers announced at a press conference today, the much anticipated program of events for the upcoming 2009-2010 commemoration.

The Santa Fe 400th Anniversary will commemorate 400 years of culture, from the establishment of the city as a "villa" in 1610 by the Spanish, through today, making it the oldest capital in the United States. A number of cultures played key roles in Santa Fe's development: Native Americans who settled long before 1610, Hispanic, European and African Americans of diverse backgrounds. These lives and stories have created a cross-cultural tapestry of interdependence that over time has made Santa Fe one of the most diverse and rich cultural cornerstones of America.

Maurice Bonal, Chairman of the Santa Fe 400th Anniversary Board, said, "We are pleased that we're on track for the 2009-2010 plans and appreciate the partners who are coming to the table to help make it happen. We look forward to a commemoration that will honor the many cultures of Santa Fe."

The goals of the Santa Fe 400th Anniversary Commemoration include showcasing Santa Fe's cultural richness to local, national and international audiences as a valued destination experience and to expand City and State revenue by increasing regional attendance of residents and visitors.

The Santa Fe 400th plans span 16 months, beginning September 2009 and continuing through December 2010, including a series of new and existing events.

New Mexico Governor, Bill Richardson understands the significance of the upcoming commemoration. "The 400th Anniversary of Santa Fe is an important event in New Mexico's history. As the country's oldest capital city, the City Different has a long and rich legacy of history and cultural heritage of which we are very proud. The upcoming events surrounding the 400th Anniversary will embody the state's commitment to honoring this history, and I look forward to being a part of the commemoration," said Richardson.

Organizers were challenged to strike a balance to remain fiscally conservative while producing an event calendar and a marketing strategy that will offer opportunities to sponsors on a national scale. The initial $10 million budget was reevaluated and scaled back to an estimated $7 million. It is anticipated that this amount will be raised through a combination of public and private financing along with new revenue streams. The budget includes event, overhead, and all marketing and public relations.

Speakers at the conference highlighted the 16 months of happenings, specifically:
Commemoration launch: VIVA! Santa Fe, Labor Day Weekend, 9/5,6,7, 2009. This three day outdoor festival for all ages is free to the public and will explore the sights, sounds and tastes of Santa Fe through interactive exhibits, artistic and musical demonstrations, culinary samplings, and will include two paid concerts on Saturday and Sunday and a closing finale concert with a cultural procession of lights on Monday. This is Santa Fe, Targeting grades 3-5, this nationwide webcast will actively engage students in a creative and compelling way, with student reporters and expert interviews, to promote learning the key historic messages and cultural impact of Santa Fe on the early development of America. Sounds of Santa Fe The story of Santa Fe will come together through music, narrative, dance movement, and vocal accompaniment touching the historic moments in a symphonic evening. History Has a Personality, an interactive production with interpretative actors that will bring to life the story of Santa Fe through the points of view of the personalities who helped build this cross cultural cornerstone of America. Santa Fe Arts & Lecture Series, a blend of lectures, panel discussions, readings and storytelling that highlight interests and issues unique to Santa Fe. Santa Fe Outdoor Cinema, a free outdoor cinema program each Friday and Saturday night during the summer of 2010. The program will focus on Hollywood favorites the whole family will enjoy and will be held at parks around Santa Fe. New Year's Eve Legacy Ball, the Closing Night Gala will showcase highlights of the commemoration, along with dinner, dancing and live entertainment.

Detailed planning is currently underway for the opening weekend, VIVA! Santa Fe, which will take place at Ft. Marcy ball field and Magers Field and will include community, regional and national performers, artisans, and cultural groups.

Prosody Creative Services, a national marketing and event management agency, has been hired by the Santa Fe 400th Anniversary to consult on the development of the overall commemoration planning and serve as Executive Producer for four of the key Legacy Events. "We look forward to working closely with the arts and cultural organizations in the area to create impactful programming that will help shine a national spotlight on this historic cornerstone of America," said Maris Segal, CEO, Prosody Creative Services.

Living long beyond the 2010, the 400th Anniversary will also produce Legacy Projects, to include:

Books: Two anthologies of collected works are under development with one from the Native American perspective. Documentary Films: Two documentary films are planned with one showcasing the "Personalities" in the "History has a Personality" production, while the other focuses on the Native American perspective and voice.

The 400th Anniversary has also begun building partnerships by reaching out to the successful existing events that take place throughout the year to include them in the overall Santa Fe 400th marketing efforts.

Libby Dover, Executive Director of the Santa Fe 400th Anniversary, explains the community partnership. "Santa Fe has an incredible annual calendar of cultural events and activities. We're committed to forming strategic marketing partnerships with these organizations that will be mutually beneficial. By doing this we will expand our program of events while helping local organizations build their audience," said Dover.

The city and the state are integrating this historic commemoration into their marketing plans through 2010. Keith Toler, Executive Director of the Santa Fe Convention and Visitors Bureau explains that the CVB will be actively engaged in marketing the events of the 400th. "VIVA! Santa Fe, for example, promises to be a strong tourist draw to the city and will positively impact our local economy as visitors stay in our hotels, eat in our restaurants, shop in our retail outlets, and visit our many wonderful attractions. If they come for VIVA! Santa Fe, we hope to keep them here through Fiestas. There's no better way to showcase what Santa Fe is all about," he said.

Jennifer Hoffman, Deputy Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Tourism Department, said, "The commemoration of four centuries of history will be a crown jewel for the state of New Mexico. We are committed to supporting the Santa Fe 400th in hopes of bringing New Mexicans, Americans, and world-wide visitors together in recognition of Santa Fe's impressive past, present and future."

History and education taskforces have been formed and will continue to work actively to ensure accuracy throughout the creative planning process.

Throughout the Commemoration, 400th cultural events will take place at historic and favorite locations. Troy Fernandez, Deputy Secretary of Cultural Affairs for the State of New Mexico and Vice Chair of the 400th Anniversary Board, said, "The Department of Cultural Affairs is proud to partner with the City of Santa Fe's efforts to commemorate 400 years of rich cultural legacy. Cultural Affairs has as part of its ongoing mission the preservation and promotion of New Mexico's cultural patrimony. The department has been working closely with Santa Fe 400th Inc. in developing the plans. Additionally, the department's Santa Fe museums will be key, ongoing attractions for the City's 400-year commemoration, especially the New Mexico History Museum which is nearing completion behind the venerable Palace of the Governors on the Santa Fe Plaza and will open to the public on Memorial Day weekend in 2009.

Today's press conference is followed by an open forum for production and events services companies interested in being considered. Many qualified contractors will be needed for the Santa Fe 400 events. Ken Ashby, President of Prosody Creative Services, said, "We know that the city and state has a very strong pool of qualified companies who can help make the 400th events successful, and we look forward to having them on our team."

Santa Fe's Mayor David Coss said, "It's exciting to see Santa Fe's 400th anniversary commemoration events take shape. This momentous milestone is a time for Santa Feans to take pride in our community and to share our city's history and culture with the rest of the world. Communities that have invested in their 400th anniversaries, such as Quebec and Jamestown, have seen significant return on their investment in terms of economic impact. Total costs and benefits are hard to predict, but Santa Fe's 400th anniversary should also provide a much-needed boost in economic activity, pumping new tourist dollars into our local hotels, stores and restaurants."

For more information on the Santa Fe 400th Anniversary, please visit Santa Fe 400th Anniversary (http://www. santafe400th. com)

Groups interested in being considered for performances should send a DVD, performance description and references to Prosody Creative Services at 112 West San Francisco Street, Suite 309, Santa Fe, NM 87501

For press information, please contact:

Rachel Mason
Ballantines PR
Tel: 505 216 0889
Cell: 505 795 5353
Rachel (at) ballantinespr (dot) com
Ballantines PR (http://www. ballantinespr. com)

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(PRWEB) September 30, 2006

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USMilitary. com Launches New and Improved Website with a Fresh Focus

Revamped successful military website goes live in August 2006 and targets active duty, reserves, and veterans with new online features including military discounts and benefits information.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) August 22, 2006

Highly acclaimed military “youth” portal USMilitary. com (http://www. usmilitary. com (http://www. usmilitary. com)) recently announced the launch of a new and much improved website. USMilitary. com delivered more than 23,000 age and education qualified prospects during the first five months of 2006 alone. This number is expected to double when the new website features go live in early July 2006. USMilitary. com has reinvented itself with a new focus on military service benefits. Youth and veteran personnel alike will now have access to military discounts, pay raises, and free credit reports at the USMilitary. com website.

The new and improved USMilitary. com received more than a facelift. They added another feature allowing friends and family members to select and ship Troop Care Packages to members of the U. S. Armed Forces worldwide. Additional new site functions include MySpace-like features, free email with premier military domains, military forums and community chat, blogs, movie and entertainment info, pen pal matchmaking service, and lost buddy finder.

The website offers U. S. Army, U. S. Navy, U. S. Air Force, U. S. Marines, and U. S. Coast Guard discounts on mortgages, car insurance, travel, and several other military-friendly industries. But the web company hasn’t forgotten its roots. USMilitary. com has been informing potential recruits about career opportunities for some time, and will now take that service a step further. A new feature is the career matchmaking service that matches prospects with ideal military jobs through a series of personality and profile questions. This unique USMilitary. com feature goes a step further by also advising them which military service they will be best suited for.

Larry Fowler, of National Direct Marketing Systems Inc., said, “The website has been recognized for successfully detailing the many career fields within the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. USMilitary. com is still a primary recruiting stage for the armed forces, but we wanted to offer more services and features to those already serving their country.

This new website packs incredible new community features and also aims at assisting our troops with real life situations. We want our troops to know we support them 100% for they do. One small way of showing our appreciation is to help them discover affordable ways to provide for and protecting their families. We hope and expect that many of our men and women, from Army to Air Force Reserves, will find buying that house or getting full insurance coverage that much simpler because we’re here.”

For more information about the US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, US Marines, US Coast Guard, and the Reserves, visit http://www. USMilitary. com (http://www. USMilitary. com).

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Friday, October 13, 2006

Knewton Launches New GMAT Features to Help Students Prep More Effectively

Knewton launches new features and content for its GMAT prep course

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 23, 2010

Knewton, a leading educational technology company today launches new features and content for its GMAT prep course. Knewton GMAT® is a live, online, interactive course that combines dynamic teaching with cutting-edge adaptive tracking so students can master the GMAT as efficiently as possible.

“As business school application season kicks into full swing, we are proud to offer our upgraded GMAT product with more practice tests and more personalization capability than ever,” said Knewton Faculty Director David Ingber. “Our smart platform identifies students’ weaknesses and corrects them by helping them focus on areas where there is the most room for improvement.”

Knewton’s platform, which brings the power of data mining to online learning, tracks virtually every action a student makes and prioritizes study concepts according to his or her individual weaknesses. The platform then delivers those concepts at the appropriate difficulty level and in the best media format for that individual student.

Knewton’s new GMAT product will include a brand new practice GMAT and upgraded course content for better tracking on all GMAT concepts. New features include:
New CAT: The new CAT (computer-adaptive test) features Knewton’s exclusive testing algorithm, developed by the scientists who designed the original GMAT. Like Knewton’s five existing CATs, the test adjusts its content based on individual performance, in order to best prepare students for test day.

Completely updated course content: Knewton’s updated content exhaustively details every concept students need to know for the GMAT, and provides more example questions for students to test their knowledge. A new “On the GMAT” page details exactly how each of these concepts appears on the actual test.

More detailed concept reporting: Questions are now marked with multiple concepts, giving an even more complete picture of what students know and what they need to work on.

For more information about Knewton’s GMAT offering, visit http://www. knewton. com/gmat/

About Knewton
Knewton has developed the industry’s first adaptive learning engine, powering customized educational content to meet the individual needs of each student. Knewton delivers content matching each student's ideal learning arc and preferred medium. Knewton’s GMAT prep, LSAT prep, and SAT prep courses provide live and on-demand instruction from the country’s brightest and most experienced teachers, powered by an adaptive learning engine that targets a student’s individual strengths and weaknesses. Knewton was founded by Jose Ferreira, a former executive at Kaplan, with Series A and B funding from Bessemer Venture Partners, Accel Partners, First Round Capital, and prominent angel investors. For more information, visit http://www. knewton. com.

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Service Promoting Fairness in College Admissions Succeeds Despite Ban

WeGotIn. Net, the exclusive source for copies of actual, accepted applications to Ivy League colleges, has been successfully launched despite advertising bans and actual censorship from collegeconfidential. com.

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 20, 2010

Despite advertising bans from such major sources of information for college applicants as College Confidential (which is under common ownership with the Common Application) and the Princeton Review, WeGotIn. Net has been successfully launched. WeGotIn. Net is a web-based service which offers copies of actual, accepted applications to Ivy League colleges. The applications on WeGotIn. Net contain the entire response to every question - not only the general essay request, but also the often difficult short questions that are asked.

Howard Yaruss, the site’s founder, stated, “This unprecedented attempt to shed light on the one significant component of the college application process that remains shrouded in secrecy has been met with advertising bans and significant hostility from those with a vested interest in the status quo – such as the college advisors who charge thousands of dollars for their advice, the admissions officers who want to avoid public scrutiny and the privileged who see this as an attempt to level the playing field.” In the case of College Confidential, the ban extended to the censorship of a mere discussion of whether providing copies of accepted applications will help less advantaged students.

Nevertheless, Mr. Yaruss reported, “The strong positive response to WeGotIn. Net from high school students has far exceeded our expectations.” He noted that the recent press from sources such as The Chronicle of Higher Education (http://chronicle. com/blogs/headcount/for-sale-successful-ivy-league-applications%E2%80%94only-19-99/27560#comment-347) and The Huffington Post (http://www. huffingtonpost. com/2010/10/15/new-site-lets-high-school_n_764272.html) and the resulting controversy have undermined the efforts to suppress this service. He added, “We look forward to next year when we will be able to offer copies of applications from more schools and help more aspiring high school students.”

For more information contact:

Howard Yaruss, Chief Executive Officer
Info(at)wegotin(dot)net
212-877-1795

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Wednesday, October 11, 2006

A-muse-ing-art at the Picasso Museum, Malaga

The Picasso Museum in Malaga celebrates its second anniversary with a series of never before seen exhibitions.

Marbella, Spain (PRWEB) January 29, 2006

An artist in every sense of the word, Picasso had a flamboyant spark of genius that lives on in his native Malaga. Rebecca Appleton reports for on an awe-inspiring collection.

It’s not very often that a museum building can be classed as a work of art in itself, but the sprawling 16th century Palacio de Buenavista is no ordinary edifice. With its blend of renaissance and mudejar elements, the once crumbling site in the heart of Malaga’s historical quarter was renovated two years ago by a team of American and Spanish architects.

The main entrance and permanent collection galleries of the Museo Picasso reside in the newly restored Andalucian palace while a fringe of smaller structures form a tranquil public square. The impressive library and changing exhibition galleries can be found in these purpose-built outposts.

In The Frame

Contrary and unconventional, Picasso had an unquenchable flair for the dramatic. It is this spirit and joie de vivre that lives on in the two hundred odd piece permanent collection, donated to the museum by the artist’s heirs, Christine and Bernard Ruiz-Picasso.

Coinciding with the 125-year anniversary of Picasso’s birth in Malaga, the Museo Picasso programme for 2006 includes a series of exhibitions never before seen in Spain.

Outstanding works reflecting the jubilant, post-war South of France will be on show from 13 March in a collection entitled ‘The Picassos of Antibes’. Photographs by Polish artist Michel Smajewski provide a historical and artistic context, arcing the splendid period in which Picasso inked murals such as Antipolis (1946) and the sculpture Head of Woman with Chigon (1932).

A thought-provoking review of the central role of women as artistic subjects in Picasso’s work will be unveiled in October. Exploring the female form which pervades almost every Picasso production, the seventy-piece selection is taken almost exclusively from the first and last decades of the artist’s life.

A Lifetime In Lectures

Swelling the already impressive permanent collection of works, an assortment of rarely seen paintings, drawings and sculptures are on loan to the Museo Picasso in 2006. The temporary new additions encompass groundbreaking innovations and take the visitor on a journey through Cubism, neo-classicism and the re-working of Old Masters.

Surprisingly, Picasso and his native Andalucia had little time for each other during the artist’s lifetime. Despite, or perhaps because the Malagueno spent most of his days in self imposed exile in France, the Museum’s education department have designed an impressive series of lectures, workshops and tours. Nuestro Picasso. Su Obra. Su Vida and I see, I see. What Do You See? bring the audience closer to understanding the complex mysteries of the great master’s life and work.

Palacio de Buenavista, C/San Agustin, 8 Malaga

Tel: 952 602 731

A heady tide of urban renewal surrounds the Museo Picasso. Infused with a bohemian spirit, the passageways around Calle San Agustin are a treasure trove of restaurants, tapas bars and boutiques.

Open daily: Tuesdays to Thursdays, 10 am to 8 pm

Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am to 9 pm

Sundays and public holidays, 10 am to 8 pm

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