Saturday, December 30, 2006

New Non-profit Vibrantly Changes Stereotypes About Disability

New Non-profit Vibrantly Changes Stereotypes About Disability

A non-profit, which constitutes a successor to the previously named organization of National Council of Students With Disabilities, has been founded and renamed as the National Council for Support of People With Disabilities.

Haymarket, VA (PRWEB) September 3, 2005

A non-profit, which constitutes a successor to the previously named organization of National Council of Students With Disabilities, has been founded and renamed as the National Council for Support of People With Disabilities. "We have founded and renamed this non-profit in order to proactively educate the public about ability and abolish the historical segregation of persons with disabilities. Just in its adolescence, the organization has already attracted some 110 members, created an impressive website and website store at http://http://www. ncsd. org (http://http://www. ncsd. org), and has worked with talented artists, writers, other non-profits and volunteers on such projects as the Able Crew http://www. TheAbleCrew. org (http://www. TheAbleCrew. org), to educate that there is only 'ability in disability'," said its executive director Trisha Fink. NCSD is a registered §501C3 public charity to which one can make tax-deductible contributions. All staff are volunteers. Our goals are:

 Provide a means for sharing information, resources, ideas and support between people with all types of disabilities.  Encourage and support people with disabilities to reach economic independence through opportunities in education, information and employment.  Provide information on current legislative issues that affect civil rights, accessibility and the safety of people with disabilities.

 Encourage voting for whatever candidate supports their own interests.  Advance the attitudes, consideration, respect and awareness of the general public toward people with all disabilities, by demonstrating their abilities, talents, skills and capability.  Increase self-esteem and strive for perfection in their own manner within their disability.  Increase enjoyment of life through sports, recreation and social interaction.

The organization has already met these goals by providing a website, People Resources, http://www. peoplereources. org (http://www. peoplereources. org) that facilitates a job bank for employers and job seekers with disabilities, and a personal development page with links. This allows disabled users of the Internet to utilize the organizations website to enroll in and complete a number of different courses. "We are most proud of our early accomplishment of The Able Crew, which is a comic book and e-based set of educational activities for youth, disabled or not. This portrays kids with disabilities playing and achieving accomplishments just like their able-bodied counterparts and learning self-pride in their disability at the same time," said Trisha Fink. It also has examples of what people with different disabilities experience and how they can be disrespected.

Persons that chair this non-profit have disabilities themselves. Among their number are its president - Jason Perry, a blind law student and Ph. D. candidate at the Ohio State University, and Gary C. Norman, Esq., a blind attorney and civil rights activist. "We are pleased to possess association with this vibrant young non-profit. As much as the law is a tool to the eradication of unlawful discrimination, the more important instrument of cultural change must occur if equality is to happen on any array of issues related to minority populations," said Gary C. Norman, Esq. And, eradicating unlawful discrimination and the stereotypes from which it flows is exactly what the non-profit is accomplishing, one comic book at a time.

For questions about persons with disabilities or for technical assistance, you may contact its executive director or Gary C. Norman, Esq., a director, visually impaired attorney and founder of the Maryland Area Guide Dog Users, Inc., at tfink @ ncsd. org, or MDGuideDogs @ hotmail. com

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Boston Web Design Launches Website for interstudy

Boston Web Design Launches Website for interstudy

New interstudy website serves to promote and encourage online applicants to study abroad programs in Europe and South Africa

Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 18, 2006

Boston Web Design, a Boston-based interactive marketing firm, today announced the launch of a new website for interstudy (www. interstudy. org), a British non-profit educational organization focused on placing students from all over North America on study abroad programs in Britain, Ireland, and South Africa.

Boston Web Design designed and developed the new website for interstudy to provide information balanced between academia and travel, as well as assist with promoting their integrated study abroad programs. The new website offers information to prospective students about study abroad programs as well as details about the culture and lifestyle in Britain, Ireland, and South Africa. The website also enables current students to view their school records and pay program fees online, as well as provides specific information dedicated to alumni, advisors, and parents of students.

"interstudy was seeking a website that attracts students to apply to their study abroad programs, keeps current students on-track, and provides information to supporting audience segments such as advisors and parents" said Chuck Murphy, president of Boston Web Design. "By designing and developing the interstudy website with those principles in mind, combined with an intuitive navigation structure and a clear, focused message, we’ve been able to achieve success with the launch of this new website."

About interstudy

Founded in 1980, interstudy (www. interstudy. org) is a British non-profit educational organization focused on placing students from all over North America on integrated study abroad programs in Europe and South Africa. With offices in Boston, Massachusetts; Bath, England; and Pietermartizburg, South Africa, our deliberately small staff and extensive computerization means we are there to help you with any question or problem you may have, large or small. We at interstudy pride ourselves on our personal service.

About Boston Web Design

Boston Web Design (www. bostonwebdesign. com) is a web design, application development and internet marketing firm focused on creating effective web-based solutions that deliver a positive impact. The internet is one of the most vital marketing and communications tools in today's business and Boston Web Design strives to promote brand identity and a compelling user experience in every website and application created. Boston Web Design’s customized approach to web development combines state-of-the-art technologies, proven software solutions and a personal client focus ensuring online marketing success.

Press Contact:

Boston Web Design

Kyle Sinclair

617.241.7977

Www. bostonwebdesign. com

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Friday, December 29, 2006

Lynda. com Announces Release of FileMaker Pro 8.5 Beyond the Basics

Lynda. com Announces Release of FileMaker Pro 8.5 Beyond the Basics

Lynda. com, the company specializing in self-paced career and computer training in digital media and design, today introduced FileMaker Pro 8.5 Beyond the Basics.

Ojai, CA (PRWEB) November 5, 2006

lynda. com, the company specializing in self-paced career and computer training in digital media and design, today introduced FileMaker Pro 8.5 Beyond the Basics.

After teaching the fundamentals of this powerful application in FileMaker Pro 8.5 Essential Training, author Cris Ippolite continues his comprehensive training with FileMaker 8.5 Beyond the Basics. Taking it beyond the program's essentials, this set of tutorials covers topics as varied as data modeling, defining fields using aggregate functions, summarizing with multiple variables and networking with FileMaker Server. Exercise files accompany the training videos.

"We've offered basic FileMaker training for a long time, and are happy to satisfy our customers' requests for more advanced training. This training will help beginning FileMaker users take their work to a new level of complexity and functionality," says Lynda Weinman, CEO of lynda. com.

FileMaker Pro 8.5 received 4.5 mice from Macworld magazine, which says that the application's many new features -- especially its Web Viewer -- are of benefit to users. FileMaker Pro 8.5 is also a Techworld Recommended product. Techworld commends the program for its many new features, each of which is taught thoroughly in this set of tutorials.

Anyone with an Internet connection can access FileMaker Pro 8.5 Beyond the Basics by subscribing to lynda. com's Online Training Library™. A separate DVD version of FileMaker Pro 8.5 Beyond the Basics is scheduled for release later this month.

Subscriptions to the lynda. com Online Training Library™ start at $25 per month, and provide access to more than 14,000 movie tutorials covering a wide range of technology career tools, software and techniques. Subscribers can access any of the computer-based training titles at their convenience. Multi-user subscriptions are also available for companies and institutions seeking to provide education and training to groups.

For free online samples of FileMaker Pro 8.5 Beyond the Basics and more detailed product information, please visit http://movielibrary. lynda. com/html/modPage. asp? ID=281 (http://movielibrary. lynda. com/html/modPage. asp? ID=281).

To arrange to view the full training title, please contact megan@lynda. com.

For more information on lynda. com products, please visit http://www. lynda. com (http://www. lynda. com) or call 1-888-335-9632.

About lynda. com

Since 1997, lynda. com has provided education and technical training solutions for designers, computer graphics specialists, digital media users and computer owners. lynda. com products include web-based training, instructional books, CD - and DVD-based video training, self-paced online learning, and events for creative designers, instructors, students and hobbyists. lynda. com specializes in teaching fundamental design and graphics principles along with the latest computer software, digital media technologies and techniques.

About Cris Ippolite

Cris Ippolite is the president and founder of iSolutions, Inc., a Santa Monica-based custom software and web design firm. Cris is a FileMaker 7 and FileMaker 8 Certified Developer as well as an Authorized FileMaker Professional Trainer and one of 25 partner-level FileMaker Solution Alliance members in the world. He is also a regular speaker at several technology conferences, including Flashforward, FileMaker Developer Conference, and Macworld. Visit him on the web at www. isolutions-inc. com.

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Thursday, December 28, 2006

Morse Communications Achieves Number One Sales Rating with Alcatel-Lucent

Morse Communications Achieves Number One Sales Rating with Alcatel-Lucent

Morse Communications has been recognized as an Outstanding Business Partner by Alcatel-Lucent and was named "Top Sales Achievement Partner Nationally for 2009" for providing sales and support of communication solutions to customers including State and Local Government, Education, and large Enterprise clients.

Melbourne, FL (PRWEB) January 25, 2010

Morse Communications has been recognized as an Outstanding Business Partner by Alcatel-Lucent and was named "Top Sales Achievement Partner Nationally for 2009" for providing sales and support of communication solutions to customers including State and Local Government, Education, and large Enterprise clients.

"Alcatel-Lucent has long recognized the critical importance of strong and vibrant partner programs," said Derek Peper, director of Alcatel-Lucent's North America channel business. "0ur partners are a crucial and integral component of our overall go-to-market approach. It is experienced, skilled and dedicated business partners like Morse Communications that give Alcatel-Lucent an additional competitive edge when serving our customers, and we appreciate all they do for us."

Morse Communications achieved a number one sales position nationally with Alcatel-Lucent in the State and Local Government, General Enterprise and Education. The achievement by Morse came as they grew their business' top line revenue by nearly 100 percent. Morse continues to grow their business into new territories and recently opened branches in Phoenix, AZ and Las Vegas, NV.

"Alcatel-Lucent has been a key supplier to Morse Communications for seven years. Their VoIP, IP networking, advanced applications and wireless product portfolio has allowed Morse to deliver complete solutions to our key large network and Fortune 500 customers," said Bryan May, vice president of sales and marketing for Morse Communications, Inc. "Alcatel-Lucent's open standards and innovative product design's fit well with Morse's creativity and ability to deliver."

Alcatel-Lucent products/services offered by Morse Communications include VOIP, WAN Access, LAN IP Network, and WLAN.

About Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is the trusted partner of service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, providing solutions to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users. A leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent leverages the unrivalled technical and scientific expertise of Bell Labs, one of the largest innovation powerhouses in the communications industry. With operations in more than 130 countries and the most experienced global services organization in the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with a global reach. Alcatel-Lucent achieved revenues of Euro 16.98 billion in 2008 and is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris. For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www. alcatel-lucent. com (http://www. alcatel-lucent. com)

About Morse Communications
Morse Communications, Inc. is a national provider of IP Telephony, IP networking, Infrastructure, Wireless and other advanced application solutions and support to Large Enterprise, State and Local Government and Education customers. Morse is a National Expert Business Partner with Alcatel-Lucent and other peripheral equipment technology manufacturers.

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Team Building Scavenger Hunts by Haley Productions Help Bay Area Businesses Experience the Power of Fun

Team Building Scavenger Hunts by Haley Productions Help Bay Area Businesses Experience the Power of Fun.

San Francisco Bay Area Scavenger / Treasure Hunts for Corporate Team Building. Haley ProductionsÂ’ offers a variety of outdoor scavenger hunt choices and can easily custom design or tailor a hunt for any event. They will also travel.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 19, 2004 -

– Corporate event planners searching for a way to effectively promote team achievement and build employee camaraderie and cooperation are calling on Susan Haley, Creative Director of Haley Productions’ Interactive Challenges, who designs Bay Area scavenger hunts for fun and for team building.

When asked what she does for a living, Ms. Haley replies, “I’m a subliminal corporate trainer. By offering a creative alternative to traditional training using adventure hunts that are not only imaginative and entertaining but also educational, employees subliminally learn while they’re having fun. My adventure hunts assist businesses in promoting team problem-solving, strategizing, multitasking and goal setting. The hunts teach valuable communication and listening skills and help to create a fun, entertaining company event that will leave a positive and lasting impression.”

Haley ProductionsÂ’ client list includes small businesses to large corporations such as Adobe Corporation, Genentech, AstraZenica, McGraw Hill and Deloitte and Touche.

Karen Richter of Adobe Corporation had this to say about one of Haley Productions’ team hunts: “Thank you for such a well executed event!! The team came away from the hunt energized and with a sense of team camaraderie - mission accomplished. I will absolutely spread the word within Adobe.”

Kassy Perry, President of Perry Communications Group Inc. in Sacramento, CA wrote: “Susan: I didn't get a chance to thank you personally yesterday for the great team building experience. I think you did a wonderful job of creating a learning exercise for the office that was fun, challenging and educational. Your enthusiasm was contagious and I am proud of the way everyone worked together. Thank you again for the hard work and creativity. We all appreciated it.”

Haley ProductionsÂ’ offers a variety of outdoor scavenger hunt choices and can easily custom design or tailor a hunt for any event. They will also travel.

For additional information, Susan Haley can be reached toll-free at 800.293.3302 or via email at: susan@haleyproductions. com.

About Haley Productions

Susan Haley, a New England native founded her company in 1987. At that time, she produced live performance interactive murder mysteries. When she relocated to San Francisco in 1993 she expanded her company to include San Francisco adventure hunts. In 1999, she began selling do-it-yourself treasure hunts and murder mysteries online.

Contact Information:

Susan Haley

Haley Productions

510-235-0118

800-293-3302

Http://www. haleyproductions. com (http://www. haleyproductions. com)
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Sunday, December 24, 2006

Westlake Ace Hardware Announces Scholarship Program For High School Seniors Guarantees Minimum of Two Customer Winners from Westlake Stores

Westlake Ace Hardware Announces Scholarship Program For High School Seniors Guarantees Minimum of Two Customer Winners from Westlake Stores

Westlake Ace Hardware, the largest Ace organization in the United States, today announced their participation in a scholarship program to recognize exceptional performance by high school seniors entering college in the fall. Each of its 78 stores located in eight states are participating in the new national “ACE / GE Sealants & Adhesives Scholarship Program,” but Westlake is underwriting the program with additional funds to guarantee that a minimum of two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to qualified applicants from its stores.

(PRWEB) March 12, 2004

For the next four years, beginning in the spring of 2004, the Ace / GE Sealants & Adhesives Scholarship Program will award scholarships to qualified high school seniors across the country. For Westlake Ace Hardware customers, this means that at least two scholarships will be awarded to eligible applicants from the Westlake Ace stores, but may result in more if additional applicants are judged as winners in the national program selection process. Applications will be available on the web at www. westlakehardware. com on March 15, 2004.

Howard Elsberry, President and CEO of Westlake Ace Hardware, said, “Westlake was founded on the concept of ‘your neighborhood store,’ and we value this today even as we have grown into the largest Ace organization in the country. By guaranteeing a minimum of two scholarships, and perhaps even more as a benefit of the national program, we are living up to the tradition that local customers living and working near each of our stores are our most important asset and should reap special benefits.”

GE Sealants & Adhesives National Sales Manager Joe Gray commented, “This is an outstanding, first-time-ever opportunity for ACE and GE Sealants & Adhesives to do something that mirrors the strong customer-focused philosophy of both companies. We are delighted that a number of well-deserving high school seniors across the country will benefit from the program as they pursue their higher education goals.”

The ACE / GE Sealants & Adhesives Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors enrolling as full-time undergraduate students in the fall of 2004. Two (2) scholarships will be awarded to a Westlake Ace customer or child of Westlake Ace customer, in May 2004, with the first installment of the award in September 2004. Limit one per applicant.

The scholarship program is administered by the independent firm of Scholarship Program Administrators located in Nashville, Tennessee. Applicants will be able to download the application beginning March 15th with all materials required to be postmarked by April 1st. Program information and eligibility requirements are available now at www. WestlakeHardware. com.

Author and Master Hypnotherapist of Hypnotherapy Certification Book Provides Training and Certification for Those Interested in Improving Mental Health

Author and Master Hypnotherapist of Hypnotherapy Certification Book Provides Training and Certification for Those Interested in Improving Mental Health

Through this Professional Hypnotherapy Certification Book, candidates will receive extensive training designed to have them become legally qualified and established as certified hypnotherapists. -- Hypnotherapist Edward J Longo is certified by the American Board of Hypnotherapy, and the American College of Hypnotherapy. This newly released Hypnotherapy Book provides Great Advantages for Psychotherapists, Physicians, Practitioners, or anyone interested in Integrative Medicine. NOTE: This course also qualifies for the Prestigious American Board of Hypnotherapy Certificate.

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 7, 2004

According to the World Health Organization, mental health problems are quickly becoming the number-one health issue of this century. Ten percent of people worldwide are suffering from mental problems while 25 percent - that's one-and-a-half billion people - will suffer accordingly at some point in their lives. Depression and Schizophrenia are increasing the world over. Depression is ten times more common today then it was in the 50's, and is also the primary cause of suicide, claiming 30,000 lives in America and 3,000 in England each year. Depression is now the most common cause of death in young people aged 15 to 24.

** "If you can prevent these diseases from occurring - and your chances are excellent if you pursue Hypnotherapy Certification - you are likely to add between ten and twenty years to many lives, including your own. By bombarding the subconscious, infiltrating it with new truths, hypnotherapy enables us the power to make changes for the better in our lives. Because words are especially powerful when spoken audibly, they can instill belief, or discredit belief - thus creating positive, or negative energy. The most effective way to instill belief is to bypass the conscious mind, which tends to edit, criticize, or restrict information from being processed. This where hypnotherapy plays an important part: through the use of the hypnotic trance it is possible to deliver positive messages directly into the subconscious. This is where they become acknowledged without undo reasoning - hence, the process of transformation begins to take affect.

** Nearly all scientists, physicists, and psychologists (especially Carl Jung,) have come to agree that the mind is made up of genes handed down through time by our ancestors. The secret to tapping the depths of the mind is to go into the subconscious, where the true source of power rules. In this book you will learn how to unleash the power of the subconscious mind and change negative habits of thought and action into what you desire them to be. This is where, and how, you can begin reprogramming minds in order to utilize the brain's unfathomable resources. This highly creative approach to hypnotherapy provides an intellectual powerhouse, regarding mastery of the mind. More importantly, it initiates the total performance of the capabilities of the triune brain. Why should your client's dream of living a long and happy life continue to be illusive when it is well within their grasp?

** Functioning as a hypnotherapist, guided imagery and positive suggestions will paint images on the subconscious mind. These images will aid in mastering control over lives in creative and ideal ways. During the process of hypnosis subjects will not become under any control. Rather, through unleashing the innate subconscious powers, they will become enabled with the hypnotherapist's most powerful tool - hypnotic WORDS. In the state of hypnosis, the subconscious mind becomes fully accessible, processing two hundred million sensory messages every second. Conversely, in the conscious state, the mind is less than ten percent operational, processing only a handful of instructions at any given time.

** Testimony: I carefully evaluated much of the rest of the educational materials and training available before I chose your course, it was the in depth training for individual attention on a per patient, per situation basis that made the most sense. . . Dr. Scott R. Senay, New Jersey

*** About the Publisher:

EBOOK SITES (www. ebooksites. org)

Although there are many Books presented at Ebook Sites, The Trance Zone Hypnotherapy Course is being featured in this Press Release.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Edward J Longo - ABH CCH RBT

503 East 78th Street

New York, NY 10021

212-737-8538

PRODUCTS available Here:

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First Responders Congress Commences on March 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico

First Responders Congress Commences on March 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Conference and Expo dedicated to “first responders” at all government levels empowers attendees with the latest first responder tools, training and resources.

Canoga Park, CA (PRWEB) February 27, 2008

US Nuclear Corp. (http://ct. emeraldmail-usa. com/rd/cts? d=7-2824-2621-0-30226-189832-0-0-0-22-2-23) today announced the launch of the First Responders Congress (http://ct. emeraldmail-usa. com/rd/cts? d=7-2824-2621-0-30226-189833-0-0-0-22-2-23)], a conference and exposition dedicated to state, local and federal “first responders” who defend our country and save lives. The First Responders Congress will help empower attendees with the latest first responder tools, training and resources.

Disasters can never be predicted, which is why preparation is so crucial. But what happens when the first on the scene of a terrorist attack is the Fire Department? Or when the police department arrives at a neighborhood leveled by a tornado, or Emergency Medical Technicians arrive first at a hazardous waste spill?

In all these scenarios, the first on the scene is not necessarily the organization with the best training for handling the situation. The First Responders Congress seeks to remedy this by uniting all local, state and federal professionals involved in emergency response and preparing them with strategies and training in serving others.

Scheduled for March 15 - 19, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico (http://ct. emeraldmail-usa. com/rd/cts? d=7-2824-2621-0-30226-189834-0-0-0-22-2-23)], the First Responders Congress aims to be a vital gathering for professionals who support national and local response to accidents, natural disasters and terrorist activities.

“The tragedy of Hurricane Katrina and the government’s inadequate response demonstrates a clear need for improved first response orchestration and tools among all levels of government and disaster response agencies,” commented Bob Goldstein, Principal, U. S. Nuclear Corp.

"The FRC is for anyone in emergency response," says Congress Chairman Tom Voss, "because the first responder could be an off-duty police officer or fireman who happens to be driving by, or even a good Samaritan who helps people keep away from an overturned tanker truck."

The FRC consists of speakers, seminars and exhibits focused on the latest techniques and technologies in emergency response. "Everything is oriented to what emergency responders need in order to do their jobs safely and more efficiently," added Voss.

Featured guests will consist of personnel from firefighting, police, military, homeland security, DOE and NRC, plus national, state, and local emergency response organizations, search and rescue, EMT, equipment and services suppliers, trainers, and other industry professionals. Topics for discussion and training include radiation protection, intelligent instruments and networking, and first response to hazardous airborne materials.

Who Should Attend

The Congress is open to anyone involved in emergency response, and organizers encourage attendance by members of the following organizations and professions:
 Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  Department Of Homeland Security (DHS)  Department Of Energy (DOE)  Department Of Transportation (DOT)  Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)  Emergency Response - State & Local Agencies  Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)  Federal Public Safety Agencies  Fire Organizations - State, Local and Federal  Law Enforcement - State and Local  Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)  Nuclear Power Plant  Search & Rescue  United States Military

The conference is affordably priced to accommodate members of the national first responder community. A full conference pass is only $99, and a one-day conference registration is $49. To register for the First Responders Congress, visit http://www. firstresponders. cc/ (http://www. firstresponders. cc/)], or http://www. usnuclear. org/ (http://www. usnuclear. org/)]. For more information or to be contacted please visit www. firstresponders. cc/contact. php (http://www. firstresponders. cc/contact. php)].

About US Nuclear Corp.
US Nuclear Corp. is an education company that produces conferences and expositions such as the First Responders Congress (http://ct. emeraldmail-usa. com/rd/cts? d=7-2824-2621-0-30226-189838-0-0-0-22-2-23)], the Air Monitoring Expo, and Green Future Tech, and publishes books and magazines for the science community. Our mission is to teach those on the frontline and empower them with tools and resources to help them become more effective in saving lives.

About Conference Chairman Tom Voss
Tom Voss is a radiation protection technician, a Certified Health Physicist, and a fellow of the Health Physics Society with 42 years of experience in NBC (CBR), beginning with sampling and analyzing nerve gas in 1965 at Dugway Proving Grounds. He has over 20 years of nuclear experience, including making measurements in the field and training technicians.

Contact
John Forrester
(323) 702-3684
John @ johnforrester. com

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The Hatched Egg Finds Freedom from Anxiety and Panic Attacks - Offers Free Support to Others

The Hatched Egg Finds Freedom from Anxiety and Panic Attacks - Offers Free Support to Others

With anxiety on the rise The Hatched Egg helps people reduce stress and find freedom from anxiety an panic. Along with a feeling of community, people are feeling hopeful and no longer alone.

Cypress, TX (PRWEB) June 2, 2010

Life has become very fast paced. Anxiety, panic and stress is on the rise all around the world. Wife, mother and working woman Amy Furbee spent many years hiding under the bed with anxiety and daily panic attacks.

After a clean bill of health from her doctors she was handed prescriptions and given a pat on the back. Wanting to know why and how to get rid of these feelings, and get back to normal she started out on the self healing journey of a lifetime.

Today living anxiety free Amy Furbee is helping thousands of people reduce stress and find hope that they too can turn the corner and break free as she has. The Hatched Egg was created from the feeling of isolation that she felt when suffering from her own anxiety. “I felt as if I had gone crazy. I didn’t have anyone in my life that could validate or sympathize with what I was experiencing. I needed hope, I needed to hear that someone could show me the way and hold my hand.”

The Hatched Egg is a positive environment that shares personal stories, motivation, education and inspiration for those using medication or looking for more of a natural approach. With an open email policy Amy is always willing to share her own story with her “Peeps” to give them that feeling of community. The Hatched Egg has a daily/weekly email message to offer support directly to their inbox. Site support offers a forum, weekly online chats, expert friends, and podcasts among all the pages of free information and support to help in each individual’s journey.

For more information on Amy Furbee and The Hatched Egg visit http://www. thehatchedegg. com (http://www. thehatchedegg. com). Sign up for their community to get valuable newsletters and be entered into the monthly giveaways of Egg Tools.

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Saturday, December 23, 2006

STR SOFTWARE WINS CONTRACT FROM FLAGHOUSE TO AUTOMATE ITS INFORMATION DELIVERY SYSTEM

STR SOFTWARE WINS CONTRACT FROM FLAGHOUSE TO AUTOMATE ITS INFORMATION DELIVERY SYSTEM

STR Software was awarded a contract from FlagHouse Inc., a catalog retailer for education, recreation and therapy professionals. STR Software will implement AventX™ UNIX, an electronic information delivery software product for faxing and emailing from UNIX platforms, at the company’s corporate facility in Hasbrouck Heights, N. J.

(PRWEB) March 15, 2002

RICHMOND, VA - MARCH 15, 2002 - STR Software was awarded a contract from FlagHouse Inc., a catalog retailer for education, recreation and therapy professionals. STR Software will implement AventX™ UNIX, an electronic information delivery software product for faxing and emailing from UNIX platforms, at the company’s corporate facility in Hasbrouck Heights, N. J. FlagHouse chose AventX™ UNIX due to its ability to interface with Ecometry, a catalog sales automation application.

STR Software of Richmond, Va., develops, markets and supports software products in electronic information delivery for host ERP applications. The company provides information retrieval, report design and creation, and delivery via a variety of channels including server-based faxing, email, direct mail and outsourcing through an application service provider. For additional information, visit www. strsoftware. com.

FlagHouse Inc. is a global supplier of products that education, recreation and therapy professionals need to help people enjoy and enrich their lives. For more information, visit www. flaghouse. com.

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Friday, December 22, 2006

John Baldoni Works with AthenaOnline for Online Video Coaching Series

John Baldoni Works with AthenaOnline for Online Video Coaching Series

Athena and Baldoni add 18 coaching SmartByte videos focusing on leadership and communication issues.

Emeryville, CA (PRWEB) September 25, 2007

AthenaOnline (http://www. athenaonline. com) and John Baldoni have teamed up to offer a series of 18 coaching videos focusing on leadership and communication issues. The videos will be included as part of Athena’s SmartByte™ series on best management and leadership practices and will be available through their MyQuickCoach learning platform.

John Baldoni (http://www. johnbaldoni. com) is an executive coach and leadership consultant to Fortune 1000 companies, and is the author of six books on the subject, including the "Great Leaders" trilogy from McGraw-Hill.

"We are extremely pleased to be working with John Baldonim," says Jon Peters, CEO of Athena. "As one of the foremost experts on leadership and communication John knows how to break down management challenges into plain and simple language and translate them into succinct lessons that people can remember and use."

Baldoni’s SmartByte videos cover issues that managers face daily such as influencing others, leading with presence, developing an elevator pitch, overcoming stage fright, and writing your own speech.

"Our two to five minute SmartByte video lessons are the perfect format for this information," says Peters. "We have always been dedicated to delivering knowledge when and where people need it most and John’s lessons fit beautifully into this model."

"I am pleased to be joining Athena's world-class group of educators," says Baldoni. "Athena’s 24/7 accessibility to management education and the short, singularly focused messages increase the likelihood that the learning will be implemented."

Athena has worked with over other 70 business consultants and experts like Beverly Kaye, Marshall Goldsmith, Russell Ackoff, Vijay Govindarajan, and many others to create a library of almost 1,000 SmartByte videos on management and leadership. The videos are delivered through Athena's award-winning MyQuickCoach (http://www. myquickcoach. com) customized learning portals for organizations like TAP Pharmaceuticals, Fireman’s Fund, Clark’s Shoes, and the Province of Ontario.

About AthenaOnline. com:
AthenaOnline. com (AthenaOnline. com (http://www. athenaonline. com)) is a premier publisher of multimedia training, education and career development products. Athena was founded as a sister company to the Institute for Management Studies (IMS), with a mission to leverage technology to deliver business knowledge when and where individuals need it. Athena has consistently delivered award-winning programs over the Internet, internal networks and on CD-Rom. Athena is headquartered in Reno, NV. For more information call Jon Peters at 800-500-4294.

About John Baldoni:
Baldoni Consulting (JohnBaldoni. com (http://www. johnbaldoni. com)) specializes in leadership consulting, coaching, and communications. Clients include Fortune 1000 companies in the automotive, health care, financial services, and pharmaceutical industries. John Baldoni is the author of six books on leadership, including his McGraw Hill "Great Leaders" trilogy on communications, motivation and results. Recently he was named one of the top 30 most influential leadership gurus worldwide by Leadership Gurus International. Baldoni writes a monthly leadership column on leadership for CIO. com, and posts a weekly leadership blog for FastCompany. com.

As an executive coach, Baldoni collaborates with executives who want to improve their presentation skills, interpersonal communications, leadership presence, and leadership messages. Baldoni is a frequent and much-in demand keynote speaker on leadership to corporate, professional, military, and university audiences. Baldoni’s website is www. johnbaldoni. com. It contains videos, podcasts, and published articles as well as information on Baldoni’s books, coaching and workshops. For more information call 734.995.9992

SmartByte is a registered trademark of AthenaOnline. com, Inc.

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Thursday, December 21, 2006

Softwareforkids. com is open for business. San Mateo, California. (September 3, 2002)- Software for kids corporation, the on line retailer for educational software for kids today launched its web site service

Softwareforkids. com is open for business. San Mateo, California. (September 3, 2002)- Software for kids corporation, the on line retailer for educational software for kids today launched its web site service.

San Mateo, California. (September 3, 2002)- Software for kids corporation, the on line retailer for educational software for kids today launched its web site service. Softwareforkids. com is a great resource for all educational software for all kind of kids, from preschool, K-5 to middle school.

San Mateo, California. (PRWEB) September 4, 2002 -

Software for kids corporation, the on line retailer for educational software for kids today launched its web site service.

Www. softwareforkids. com is a great resource for all educational software for all kind of kids, from preschool, K-5 to middle school.

Amir Hojjatnia, the president for Software For Kids Corporation has announced the www. softwareforkids. com is open and ready for business starting September 3, 2002.

About Software For Kids Corp.

Software For Kids is a great resource for educational software for all kind of kids, from preschool, K-5 to middle school. Parents and teachers can make learning fun, and easy for children by clicking to www. softwareforkids. com. Teach your kids reading, spelling, math, and science with educational software, and fun games.

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Sankofa International Inc. (Sankofa) Announced the Completion of its Documentary Film “400 Years and an Ocean Apart”

Sankofa International Inc. (Sankofa) Announced the Completion of its Documentary Film “400 Years and an Ocean Apart”

This documentary was inspired by the efforts of Mr. Richard C. Willis, founder and CEO of Sankofa, who led a group of nine African Americans on a God-willed journey to Ghana, West Africa in April 2004 to celebrate “Easter In the Motherland", and to reconnect them with their past. The film chronicles the journey of these nine individuals who heeded the call of Mother Africa and returned home to their roots to reclaim their birthright and embrace a new spirit of enlightenment.

(PRWEB) January 28, 2005

Nine months in the making, “400 Years and an Ocean Apart” was a collaboration between Sankofa and C. A. Benjamin Associates, LLC. The film is being shown to selected audiences throughout the month of February 2005 in celebration of Black History month. Sankofa has also announced that any additional showings can be requested by contacting Sankofa International, Inc. Sankofa will also be returning to Ghana, West Africa again in 2006 and beyond. The trips are open to anyone who is interested in “Going Back, Giving Back, and Bringing Back - the knowledge of their heritage and the wisdom of their past".

In addition to reconnecting African Americans back to their African roots, the mission and great works of Sankofa is worthy of attention. This organization serves as a true model for those who understand the need to "Go Back, Give Back, and Bring Back". Sankofa strives to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate and to give a new purpose in life to those more fortunate.

Sankofa International Inc.'s mission is to enhance the quality of life of needy Africans living in rural African villages, especially children. This is a holistic approach that includes, but is not limited to, health care, basic education, housing, sanitation, and finance. With continued oversight, Sankofa provides a consistent and organized foundation, along with the technical guidance and assistance needed so that problem areas can be addressed effectively at the grass roots level. Short to mid-term, the expected outcome is continued growth and development to help eliminate problem areas. Long-term, the expected outcome is the creation of villages and a people who are self-sustaining.

Sankofa is currently operating within the Ashanti region of Ghana and has been doing so since 1994. The two villages targeted are Adum Afrancho and Odumasi. However, through effective outreach programs, Sankofa has already begun to make a positive impact on other surrounding villages. To date, SANKOFA has taken electricity into the villages, restored the foundation for the aging village school, built a new wing for the school, completed medical exams for over 300 students and teachers, awarded Secondary School Scholarships to six graduating students, conducted HIV-AIDS education, and implemented an international educational pen-pal program involving village students and students in the United States.

Sankofa International's founder, Mr. Richard C. Willis, envisions an Africa where rural villages are self-sustaining and have all the comforts offered in most communities in the United States. A graduate of the University of the District of Columbia's graduate schools of Counseling and Psychology, Mr. Willis has taken on a monumental task in relieving some of the burden from the government of Ghana. In recognition and support of his efforts, the Supreme Chief of the Ashanti Kingdom, Otumfou Osei Tutu II, Unanimously, along with his people agreed to appoint Mr. Willis their Tribal Chief for Economic Development under the stool name Nana Asamoah Akenten.

Since its founding in 1994, up through 1999, Sankofa had not received any corporate/government sponsorship; therefore, for the most part, Sankofa founders have again paid out-of-pocket for the Program, and individual donations made during fundraisers have been used to cover program expenses in Ghana. To date, there has not been a time whereby individual donations covered, in full, all expenses in Ghana. The Founders and a handful of supporters have always made up the difference. Mr. Willis attributes this to his faith in God and the dedication of SankofaÂ’s supporters.

Sankofa has received recognition both nationally and internationally for its programs. For example, Fox T. V. news covered Sankofa's annual fundraiser and aired portions of the program over the air. CNN and Comcast aired a story on Sankofa. Also, the Prince George's Journal in Maryland printed a front page article on Sankofa's efforts. In Ghana, the Ghana News printed an article covering medical exams and scholarships for village students. Additionally, Sankofa officials were interviewed on Ghana's FM radio station. Finally, as a result of Sankofa's efforts, Sankofa officials were invited to the palace of Otumfou Osei Tutu II, the Supreme Ashanti Leader.

Sankofa International Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity as is continually looking for both public and private support to continue this worth-while mission.

Richard C. Willis, Chief Executive Officer

Yaw Fobi Agyapong, Treasurer

Everett W. Hackney, Secretary

PO Box 27174

Washington, DC 20038

Telephone: (301) 627-8492

E-mail: e-mail protected from spam bots

Web Site: http://www. sankofaintl. org (http://www. sankofaintl. org)

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Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Parallels Empowers Mac Customers to Run Autodesk 2011 Design Software with Product Support

Parallels Empowers Mac Customers to Run Autodesk 2011 Design Software with Product Support

Autodesk has certified Parallels Desktop 5 as its preferred virtualization solution for Mac customers to run 2011 AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Inventor LT, Autodesk 3ds Max Design software and the Autodesk Revit software platform for building information modeling (BIM).

Renton, WA. (PRWEB) March 25, 2010

Parallels, the worldwide leader in automation and virtualization software, today announced that Autodesk, Inc., a leader in 2D and 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, has certified Parallels Desktop 5 (http://www. parallels. com/products/desktop) for Mac as its preferred virtualization solution for customers who want to run Autodesk’s 2011 applications on the Mac and receive product support from Autodesk.

Parallels Desktop 5, the best way to run Windows software applications on a Mac (http://www. parallels. com/products/desktop), gives Mac customers fully supported use of their 2011 versions of Autodesk's AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Inventor LT, Autodesk 3ds Max Design software and the Autodesk Revit software platform for building information modeling (BIM). Parallels Desktop 5 is also the only certified solution that brings AutoCAD 2010 to the Mac.

"Autodesk’s 2011 product lineup delivers powerful new features that will help customers take their designs further,” said Andrew Mackles, Director of AutoCAD Product Management. “Parallels is Autodesk’s preferred Mac virtualization software because it provides the fastest and most powerful Windows-on-Mac experience, which is why we provide full support to our customers who need to use 2010 and 2011 versions of our key design, engineering and entertainment software on the Mac.”

“We are delighted that Parallels Desktop 5 empowers Mac customers to fully enjoy Autodesk’s innovative and new design and engineering software on the Mac. Parallels Desktop 5’s superior performance in running graphical visualization and 3D Windows applications on the Mac has been documented with independent tests, reviews, awards and certifications. It is the best way to seamlessly run any Windows application on the Mac,” said Parallels’ Vice President of Consumer Marketing Kim Johnston.

Autodesk’s continued partnership with Parallels enables both professional and student Mac users to benefit from the following:
AutoCAD 2011: Increased productivity, advanced conceptual design tools and more flexibility and control when designing in 3D AutoCAD LT: Dramatically increase productivity with the professional choice in 2D drafting and detailing software Autodesk Inventor 2011: New direct manipulation capabilities to improve the mechanical design process, delivering better results quickly and cost-effectively Autodesk Inventor LT: Practical and affordable 3D mechanical CAD software that offers a cost-effective and easy way to introduce 3D part modeling into 2D drafting workflows 2011 Autodesk Revit software platform for BIM: The ability to easily create and profit from digital design data and enhanced communication across extended project teams Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2011: New features and techniques for design visualization and creative story telling

For students, Autodesk provides free educational versions of its software (http://www. students. autodesk. com/) and Parallels offers a special student price for Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac of $39.99 (http://www. parallels. com/landingpage/studentpack/) (compared to MSRP of $79.99).

About Parallels
Parallels is a worldwide leader in virtualization and automation software that optimizes computing for consumers, businesses, and cloud services providers across all major hardware, operating systems, and virtualization platforms. Founded in 1999, Parallels is a fast-growing company with more than 700 employees in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, please visit www. parallels. com.

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Monday, December 18, 2006

Cleverlearn Opens New Learning Center in Shenzhen, China

Cleverlearn Opens New Learning Center in Shenzhen, China

Cleverlearn Ltd. officially opened in December 2004 its new learning center at the Electronic Scientific and Technological Mansion of Hua Qiang Bei in Shenzhen, China.

Hong Kong, China (PRWEB) February 7, 2005

Cleverlearn Ltd., the leading provider of computer-based tools and services for learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), today announced that it officially opened in December last year its new learning center at the Electronic Scientific and Technological Mansion of Hua Qiang Bei in Shenzhen.

The move is to make its services more accessible to students in the Futian and Luohu Districts.

The center, with its interior designed for practical use, comfort, and pleasure, covers a total of 1,500 square meters of floor space.

The center also offers training consultant and learning adviser. Students can now get individualized advisory service, studying plans and personal coach upon enrollment.

"This is part of our thrust of making Cleverlearn an ideal learning environment by offering students a new and more personalized English learning experience," said Long YueLin, the center's general manager.

Cleverlearn was recently chosen by Sina Web as one of the ten major foreign language education brands. It has also been appointed by the Nanshan District Education Bureau as primary and middle school English teachers' base because of its experience in training work and high quality learning tools.

About Cleverlearn

Cleverlearn Ltd., headquartered in Hong Kong (China) and Munich (Germany), is a privately owned international web company that provides e-learning solutions to individuals and companies across the globe. Started in 1999 in Santa Monica, California (USA), the company was founded on a vision of computers and the Internet as the next professors of 21st century digital education, thus pioneering the e-learning industry. Cleverlearn specializes in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) through its suite of innovative products and services that are accessible anytime, anywhere. For more information on Cleverlearn, please visit www. cleverlearn. com.

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Saturday, December 16, 2006

Academy of Art University Offers Local Theatre $125K In Relocation Assistance

Academy of Art University Offers Local Theatre $125K In Relocation Assistance

Today, San Francisco 's Academy of Art University presented a comprehensive assistance and relocation package totaling up to $125,000 to the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) August 1, 2007

Today, San Francisco 's Academy of Art University presented a comprehensive assistance and relocation package totaling up to $125,000 to the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. AAU offered the package to address concerns raised by the Theatre, whose lease expires tomorrow. AAU currently enjoys an option to acquire the historic 1917 Sutter Street building, which houses the Theatre.

"We are strong advocates for the Arts and are committed to assisting the Theatre with identifying an appropriate new home and providing financial assistance," said AAU President Dr. Elisa Stephens. "We felt an obligation to help make the Theatre's transition as smooth and seamless as possible by offering a package that includes upwards of $125,000 in financial support."

In 2005, AAU signed a deal with the current owners of the Sutter Street building to purchase the historic space. In that same year, the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre gave up future lease renewal options in exchange for free rent up until July 31, 2007.

In support of AAU, local community and housing advocates Reverend Arnold Townsend and Tracy and Kelly Dearman are issuing a letter to the community detailing the proposal. "As community activists who appreciate the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, we wholeheartedly support this proposal and urge the Theatre to accept its generous terms," reads a portion of the letter.

The proposed package includes:

O A lease extension with below market rent through January 2008, in order to allow the Theatre to complete its holiday season and to locate to a new space.

O Reimbursement of all rents paid (up to $50,000) once the Theatre vacates the space by early January 2008.

O Up to $25,000 for the Theatre's relocation expenses;

O Up to $50,000 for the cost of building out its new theater space;

In addition, AAU developed a comprehensive list of available theater spaces in San Francisco, of which many were toured by the Theatre. The list includes: the Kensington Park Hotel (Elks Club Theatre), 450 Post St; Alcazar Theatre, 650 Geary St.; Ruby Skye, 420 Mason St.; 1133 Mission St.; Marines Memorial Theatre, 609 Sutter St; Hotel Fusion 140 Ellis St.; Press Club at Powell and Sutter across from Sir Francis Drake; The Regency Center, 1290 Sutter St.; Regency II, 1268 Sutter St.; the Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson St.; the Artaud Theatre, 450 Florida St.; Yerba Buena Center Theater; the Zeum Theatre at 221 4th St.; and the Bindlestiff Theater.

"It's important to the Academy of Art University, Tracy, Kelly and myself that the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre receive the support and assistance it needs for its inevitable move," said the Reverend Townsend. "We believe the package is fair, provides the financial support the Theatre needs, and ensures the integrity of Theatre's cultural contributions to the City," he said.

With nearly 10,000 students, Academy of Art University is the nation's largest private art and design university. Established in 1929, the school offers accredited AA, BFA, M. Arch and MFA programs, as well as continuing art education with classes in copywriting, fashion design (http://www. academyart. edu/interior-design-school/index. html), interior design (http://www. academyart. edu/interior-design-school/index. html), new media, computer animation, sculpture, graphic design (http://www. academyart. edu/graphic-design-school/index. html), cinematography, digital photography and car design. Students can also enroll in a flexible online degree program in art and design.

The Academy is nationally accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), ACICS, NASAD, Council for Interior Design Accreditation (Formerly FIDER) (BFA-IAD), and NAAB (M-ARCH). For more information visit www. academyart. edu or call 1-800-544-2787.

The Reverend Arnold Townsend has been a community and government relations advocate and consultant since 1980. Currently with the Rhema Word Church, Chair of the Western Addition Advisory Committee and San Francisco Elections Commission member, Townsend consults on the political, economic and development issues in low-income minority communities as well as the general community in the San Francisco Bay area.

Tracy Dearman has been the president of HSM since 1996, a company founded 55 years ago by her grandmother, Bertha Flemming. Observing the urgent need for a resource in the expanding African American community, Tracy continued her Grandmother's vision of assisting deserving, hardworking families who want to reside in the bay area by making available the tools and direction to attain the title of homeowner. Kelly Dearman has been a lawyer and broker in San Francisco for over 10 years. Due to her entrepreneurial spirit and tenacity, she has dedicated herself to helping people of all communities, to fulfill their goal of homeownership in the often daunting maze of the San Francisco bay area housing market.

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Friday, December 15, 2006

Critically Acclaimed Investigative Reporter Andy Thibault to Deliver PEW Memorial Lecture at Widener University

Critically Acclaimed Investigative Reporter Andy Thibault to Deliver PEW Memorial Lecture at Widener University

Investigative reporter and author Andy Thibault will deliver the Pew Memorial Lecture in his presentation of Law & Justice in Everyday Life to the Widener University community in Chester, Pennsylvania. The event is free and open to the public. From the latest in headline grabbing news to stories and events that rock the American justice system, Andy Thibault will bring to light true life stories of ordinary citizens as they encounter the justice system. From the pages of his critically acclaimed book Law & Justice in Everyday Life, -- with a foreword by F. Lee Bailey, Mr. ThibaultÂ’s lecture will tackle political cover-ups, government misconduct, police corruption and civil rights violations, and give first hand accounts and commentary on his experiences with these issues as an investigative reporter.

LITCHFIELD, CT (PRWEB) October 15, 2004

Investigative reporter Andy Thibault will deliver the Pew Memorial Lecture Law & Justice in Everyday Life to the Widener University community in Chester, PA, on Monday, Oct. 18, 2004 at noon. The lecture is free and open to the public.

From the latest in headline grabbing news to stories and events that rock the American justice system, Andy Thibault will bring to light true life stories of ordinary citizens as they encounter the justice system. From the pages of his critically acclaimed book Law & Justice in Everyday Life, -- with a foreword by F. Lee Bailey, and introduction by Howard Zinn, Mr. ThibaultÂ’s lecture will tackle political cover-ups, government misconduct, police corruption and civil rights violations, and give first hand accounts and commentary on his experiences with these issues as an investigative reporter.

Mr. Thibault has reported on police brutality in Hartford, Connecticut, the Russian Mob in Brooklyn, New York, and the pipe bombing at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Georgia. He also covered the independent counsel investigation into the finances of the late U. S. Commerce Secretary, Ron Brown, and the Young & Rubicam “Come Back to Jamaica” kickback scandal. Most recently, he has written about the cover-up of a sexual assault at the Niantic, Connecticut women’s prison.

Immediately following Mr. ThibaultÂ’s lecture will be a Q & A period. Members of the audience are encouraged to ask Mr. Thibault questions and/or comment on the lecture.

About Andy Thibault:

Thibault, author of Law & Justice in Everyday Life, is a columnist for Law Tribune Newspapers, adjunct professor of journalism at the University of Hartford, and managing partner of Murzin-Thibault Investigative Group LLC. He is the author of the just released book, History of the Connecticut State Police, and business books including The 12-Minute MBA for Lawyers. He is editor of APS Publications (http://www. apsreview. com/ (http://www. apsreview. com/)), the publishing arm of the Association of Productivity Specialists, and a contributing writer for StateÂ’s Most Wanted (www. statesmostwanted. com).

Mr. Thibault has been an editor at such publications as The Hartford Courant, The Stamford Advocate, The Commercial Record, Norwich Bulletin, Register Citizen and The Times Leader. His profiles of subjects including poets and prosecutors, as well as essays on the arts, have appeared in Connecticut Magazine and Northeast Magazine. His work has also appeared on “Page Six” of The New York Post. He is a former commissioner and hearing officer for the Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission, an agency charged with opening access to government records; a former vice chairman of the Litchfield Board of Education and a former board member of the Connecticut Commission on the Arts.

He co-authored and edited a series on the court systemÂ’s handling of a juvenile sexual assault case in 1982 and 1983 that led to changes in Connecticut law regarding the status of juveniles in adult court. The series won first place prizes from the National Newspaper Association for investigative reporting, the New England Press Association for community service and the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists for in-depth reporting.

Mr. Thibault is a member of the National Conference of Editorial Writers, the Society of Professional Journalists, the Connecticut Library Association and the Society of American Business Editors and Writers. He also serves on the advisory board of the Connecticut Center for the Book, an affiliate of the Library of Congress.

Thibault's work as an investigative reporter and feature writer has earned numerous state and national awards. A judge from the Society of Professional Journalists writing competition has said this about Thibault's probe of the cover-up of a hit-and-run death in a Connecticut city: "The writer explores whether New London's former mayor benefited from a widespread cover-up for the 1973 hit-and-run death of a college student. Witty, compelling - the writer has a knack for speaking in conversational tone, all the while quietly weaving in crucial facts to support his arguments that more people should be outraged by the shoddy circumstances surrounding the 1973 investigation."

In September 2004, The Hartford Courant and The Connecticut Law Tribune reported that the FBI seized notes, cameras, a journalist's phone book containing sources and other materials from investigators working with the Murzin-Thibault Investigative Group. Lawyers chastised the government for taking the materials, noting the Fourth Amendment prohibits such seizures.

In addition, Mr. Thibault also manages a non-profit foundation that awards $1,000 prizes annually to young poets and writers in Connecticut. The IMPAC-Connecticut State University Young Writers Trust www. ctyoungwriters. org has given $100,000 to teen-age poets and writers since 1998.

Andy Thibault and his wife, Lora, an insurance company executive, are the parents of four children.

Additional information about Andy Thibault is available at www. andythibault. com.

About Pew Charitable Trusts:

Pew Charitable Trusts, a multi-purposed charity that has awarded billions of dollars of grants for health, science, the environment, art and children. The Trusts also fund the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press.

Additional information is available at: www. pewtrusts. com.

Contact:

Donna Rooney Tel. (914) 669-5990; Donna. Rooney@rcn. com 

Debra Koke Tel. (914) 428-0217; DebraKokePR@verizon. net

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Thursday, December 14, 2006

Wall Street Spin: Winner "Made in America" Hot Product Contest

Wall Street Spin: Winner "Made in America" Hot Product Contest

National Mail Order Association announces Wall Street Spin board game as Winner for Toys, Games, Children's Products for 2003-4.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) July 15, 2004

Donald and Betty Deitch lost a fortune in the stock market. Instead of weeping over their statements, they invented "Wall Street Spin," a unique Patented fun and educational board game, which is the proud winner. It is rare that games are "Made in America."

Over 50% of Americans own stocks or mutual funds. "Wall Street Spin" can help bridge the generation gap. Parents and kids can enjoy playing together on Family Game Night! Kids also learn social and negotiation skills that can stand them in good stead.

"Wall Street Spin" won Dr. Toy's Award for educational skills. It is fun for ages 10 to Adult. Laugh at hilarious stock names created by an Oscar winning animation director. 12/03 S. F. Chronicle: This game "is a good way to introduce older kids to financial basics."

After Deitch designed the prototype, "Wall Street Spin" was handsomely designed by Melanie Paykos, who designs for Lucasfilm and Mattel. This game is manufactured in U. S. by Delano Services. You will feel like a 'Wall Street tycoon' with the chic game briefcase.

"Wall Street Spin" is challenging yet simple to play. The unique patented spin mechanism simulates the ups and downs of the market, without complex math. Novices quietly gain confidence, while expert traders love this game of strategy.

Donald was a mortgage banker who created leading edge lending systems. Betty was a top realtor who remodeled properties. They use their financial savvy to teach others financial basics. Wall Street Spin is the first in a Patented Brand of FunSpin Board Games.

Http://www. funspin. com (http://www. funspin. com)
FREE shipping U. S.

Donald or Betty Deitch

288 Juanita Way, SF, CA 94127

MAILTO:Donald@funspin. com

(415)682-8829, FAX (415)682-8809

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Latest DVD Release from Call Box Teaches Multi-Format High Definition Editing with Apple's Final Cut Pro

Latest DVD Release from Call Box Teaches Multi-Format High Definition Editing with Apple's Final Cut Pro

Created by Apple Certified Pro instructor and film industry writer Noah Kadner, this DVD provides instruction for digital video professionals on high definition post-production using Apple's Final Cut Pro with cameras from Sony, JVC, Panasonic and Canon.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 30, 2008

Call Box's latest DVD release teaches Final Cut Pro editing with a wide variety of High Definition Formats.

Now available at:
Http://www. callboxlive. com/store/product_info. php? products_id=34 (http://www. callboxlive. com/store/product_info. php? products_id=34)

Call Box™, a provider of interactive training for digital media professionals, has released their latest disc worldwide, "High Definition Survival Guide - The Final Cut Studio Workflow for HD Cameras." Fulfilling its promise to unlock the secrets of high-definition digital production and post-production using Apple's Final Cut Studio, Call Box offers a growing library of educational titles.

About High Definition Survival Guide
Created by Apple Certified Pro instructor Noah Kadner, the DVD provides training for digital video professionals working with a wide variety of high definition cameras.

"We wanted to demystify the huge array of high definition formats being used today in production," says Kadner. "Final Cut Pro editors are often faced with projects coming into their editing room from different producers, cinematographers and camera formats like DVCPROHD, HDV and XDCAM. Our disc helps editors sort through the clutter and learn the best settings for the camera operator and for post-production in Final Cut Pro. The goal is to spend more time being creative and less time figuring out the workflows."

The High Definition Survival Guide features nearly two hours of original content broken down into learning modules with interactive demonstrations and easy to understand, real-world examples. Topics include Panasonic P2 Workflow, Sony XDCAM HD, HDV in 1080i and 720p, JVC ProHD 24p, Panasonic AVC-Intra, DVCPROHD, HD to SD DVD Downconversion, Export to Apple Color, Export for Web and Export for 35mm Film.

Pricing and Availability
"High Definition Survival Guide - The Final Cut Studio Workflow for HD Cameras," is available on DVD and is priced at $74.50 (US). It can be purchased directly from the company at:
Http://www. callboxlive. com/store/product_info. php? products_id=34 (http://www. callboxlive. com/store/product_info. php? products_id=34)

About Call Box
Call Box, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, is a training software developer specializing in post-production products for the digital producer industry. Call Box was founded in 2006 by filmmakers Noah Kadner and Hal Long. The company's most recent release covered the Panasonic HVX200 and the Final Cut Studio workflow and is also available at:

Http://www. callboxlive. com/store/product_info. php? products_id=33 (http://www. callboxlive. com/store/product_info. php? products_id=33)

Hal is a Los Angeles based director / cinematographer. He holds a B. A. from Duke University and an M. F.A. in film production from the University of Southern California's School of Cinema Television. He's worked with Final Cut Pro since version one and uses it on a daily basis to create productions for a wide variety of clients.

In addition to being an Apple Certified Trainer in Final Cut Pro, Noah Kadner administers several online filmmaking forums including Withoutabox, 2-pop, Creative Cow and DVXuser. com. He also writes for industry magazines like Videography and American Cinematographer. Noah recently covered Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End and Transformers for American Cinematographer.

Additional Quotes:
"No one knows digital post-production with Final Cut Pro better than
Noah. Highly Recommended."
Michael Horton, Founder, Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User's Group.

"The Reference Guide for Final Cut Studio Users."
Barry Green, Director/Writer, The DVX Book.

"I count on Noah when I need advice or problem-solving to get things working right."
Larry Jordan
Editor-in-chief, Edit Well, The rich-media newsletter for Final Cut Studio.

Call Box products are available directly from Call Box, Tool Farm, B&H and Abel Cine Tech. Additional information on Call Box can be obtained on the Web at http://www. callboxlive. com/ (http://www. callboxlive. com/)

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Monday, December 11, 2006

Old Line Publishing, LLC Announces New Glass and Pottery Magazine for Collectors

Old Line Publishing, LLC Announces New Glass and Pottery Magazine for Collectors

Old Line Publishing, LLC has announced the scheduled release (November 2006) of “The Glass and Pottery Collector,” a monthly magazine dedicated to collectors of antique and collectible pottery and glass.

Hampstead, MD (PRWEB) June 11, 2006 -–

Old Line Publishing, LLC has announced the scheduled release of a new publication specifically designed for today’s glass and pottery collector. The monthly magazine entitled “The Glass and Pottery Collector,” will make its debut with the November 2006 issue, and will be packed full of informative articles and beautifully detailed pictures regarding the antique and collectible glass and pottery market.

The magazine will be all inclusive with respect to American and foreign made glass and pottery. Glassware and pottery manufacturing has had a long and wonderful history and there are so many different genres of each collecting area. Glassware can be collected as Art Glass, Depression Glass, Early American Pattern Glass or Carnival Glass, just to name a few. Pottery can be collected as Art Pottery, Early American Pottery, Fine Porcelain, Dinnerware and more. Craig Schenning, principal owner of Old Line Publishing, LLC, says that “No matter what kind of glass or pottery you collect, you will want to see, read and keep this magazine.

The magazine is expected to present the traditional world of glass and pottery collecting in a new and updated format. The magazine will be laid out with a fresh new look that combines beautiful pictorials with well written educational material. It will contain original color photography in an easy to see large format. It will also contain informative articles which deal with the current collectible market as well as educational articles regarding historic glass and pottery companies with pertinent information about their patterns, designs, artists and products. The magazine will also provide activities such as crossword and word search puzzles.

Old Line Publishing, LLC is very excited about their new magazine. What do they hope to achieve by issuing a magazine of this type? “Well first, we want collectors to be excited about getting this publication and anticipating its arrival on a monthly basis and then we want them to be able to use it as a resource over and over again,” says Schenning. “It’s unfortunate how the number of collectors has dwindled over the years. Sadly, many of us as experienced collectors, have not inspired younger folks to get involved in the world of collecting and collecting is one way, we as individuals, help preserve the history these wonderful arts,” says Schenning. He would like above all else, “to have this magazine bring new people into the wonderful world of glass and pottery collecting.”

Old Line Publishing, LLC was established in 2006 specifically to produce magazines and books pertinent to the collecting world. Craig Schenning, the owner and principal of the company is the author of “A Century of Indiana Glass” which was released in October 2005. Old Line Publishing is always looking for free-lance authors and suggestions for material. For additional information on this new publication, contact Craig Schenning or visit www. oldlinepublishingllc. com. Advertisers are encouraged to call and reserve their ad space or to inquire about advertising rates.

Contact:

Craig Schenning, Principal

Old Line Publishing, LLC

410-259-8295

Http://www. oldlinepublishingllc. com (http://www. oldlinepublishingllc. com)

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Bay Area Designer Stephanie Hamilton Chosen by Until There’s A Cure® to Create One-of-a-Kind Collection

Bay Area Designer Stephanie Hamilton Chosen by Until There’s A Cure® to Create One-of-a-Kind Collection

Proceeds will be invested in programs to eradicate HIV/AIDS

PACIFICA, CA (PRWEB) April 22, 2010

Stephanie Hamilton Designs (http://www. stephaniehdesigns. com/about. php) has been selected by Until There's A Cure® (http://until. org/about. shtml), a global non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating HIV/AIDS, to create a one-of-a kind collection to raise funds for prevention education, care services, and vaccine development to combat this pandemic.

Designed exclusively for Until There's A Cure®, the collection will feature two wire pendants, each knit by hand, with an adorning HIV/AIDS awareness charm placed on a beautiful sterling silver chain. One will feature elegant silver and retail for $95 and the other will feature rubies woven throughout and retail for $125.

Until There's A Cure® is a national organization dedicated to eradicating HIV/AIDS by raising awareness and funds to combat this pandemic. “I am extremely honored to be chosen to help this amazing organization raise funds to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS and to find a vaccine,” said Stephanie Hamilton. “Every piece of jewelry in my collection is stitched with love, and I can’t think of a better way to share that love than to create one of a kind pieces for Until There's A Cure®, an organization rooted in compassion.”

Stephanie’s distinctive designs are unique and have captured the attention of jewelry lovers across the country. Each design begins with just a single strand of wire and a few stones, and ends with a piece of art that can be worn virtually anywhere: with a wedding dress, a pair of jeans, or given as a gifts. Stephanie’s designs are fun, elegant, and timeless, embodying beauty, strength, and energy.

The special collection, embodying strength, love, and compassion, is available just in time for Mother’s Day. It is an ideal gift for friends and families that wish to show affection for the special women in their lives, while helping support the fight against HIV/AIDS around the world.

“Through my designs – necklaces, bracelets and earrings – I hope to create unique accessories that can make the wearer’s world a bit better and brighter, and what's great about working with Until There’s a Cure® is that I'm doing just that! I’m excited about the collection pieces designed for them and thrilled they are now available for purchase – just in time for Mother’s Day!”

Stephanie Hamilton Designs are available at select shops and galleries across the country and online at www. stephaniehdesigns. com. The exclusive collection for Until There’s a Cure® will be available for purchase only through www. until. org.

About Until There’s A Cure®
Until There's A Cure® is a national organization dedicated to eradicating HIV/AIDS by raising awareness and funds to combat this pandemic. Our dream is that no one else will become infected with HIV. For those who are HIV positive, we are dedicated on their behalf to educating all people about the virus and the overwhelming need for love and compassion in fighting this pandemic. Our goal is to fund prevention education, care services, and vaccine.

About Stephanie Hamilton Designs
Stephanie Hamilton Designs are wearable art. Natural elements, such as semi-precious stones, shells, and pearls, are knit together to create captivating, one-of-a-kind jewelry. Each piece contains extra love and joy in every stitch, hand-made so it is as unique as its wearer. Stephanie creates her distinctive designs in Pacifica, CA, drawing on the beauty and power of the ocean to create pieces that are timeless, unique, beautiful and you. For more information on Stephanie Hamilton Designs or where to buy, visit http://www. stephaniehdesigns. com/ (http://www. stephaniehdesigns. com/).

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Sunday, December 10, 2006

ARTCAPADES SPRING ART AUCTION & SALE

ARTCAPADES SPRING ART AUCTION & SALE

(PRWEB) April 20, 2000 -

The Auxiliary to the South Texas Institute for the Arts is sponsoring ARTCAPADES, the seventh annual spring art auction and sale. The sale will combine dinner, dancing, lively entertainment, and the opportunity to purchase original works of fine art from artists around the country. Some of the artists include: Anne Aeby, Daniel Blagg, Juri Kim, Ricardo Ruiz, Maritza Soto, and Greg Spaulding. Proceeds of the art sale will benefit STIA educational and outreach programming.

As in years past, the exhibit will be divided up into sections, and a box will be placed in each section for bid tickets. (Two free tickets included in the price of admission) During the final viewing, April 29, 6-7:30pm, patrons may place tickets in the boxes in any section that contains art they wish to purchase. There will be a live auction followed by sale of the works through a bid ticket selection format. A bid ticket will be drawn from each box and that patron may select any remaining piece in that section for only $200. Cash, checks, and credit cards will be accepted. For more information, or to buy tickets, please call 825-3500.

Saturday, December 9, 2006

The Family Business Consulting Group Hosts Webinar on Managing Capital and Liquidity for a Family Business

The Family Business Consulting Group Hosts Webinar on Managing Capital and Liquidity for a Family Business

Family business experts, The Family Business Consulting Group, are hosting a webinar on how to anticipate and manage capital liquidity needs in your family business.

Atlanta, GA (Vocus) May 27, 2010

The Family Business Consulting Group, Inc. ® (efamilybusiness. com), announced today, they will be hosting a new webinar on June 2, 2010. The webinar, Managing Capital and Liquidity in a Risky World, will be presented by FBCG associate, Otis Baskin and Director of Family Wealth Planning for Grant Thornton, Dan Potter.

In the presentation, Mr. Baskin and Mr. Potter will discuss how to anticipate and manage capital liquidity needs in your business while showing the family how they can be a part of decision-making. Mr. Baskin and Mr. Potter will also share case examples from their individual practice and perspectives.

“No longer do family businesses have to look at transition as a simple “sell or don’t sell” proposition,” says FBCG associate, Otis Baskin. “If a family business is to endure and provide the maximum potential opportunity for future generations, planning to provide adequate liquidity for shareholders and capital for the business is crucial.”

In this webinar, Baskin and Potter will present the following:
Tools to manage business capital and shareholder liquidity needs The concept of the “family effect” and how to maximize it How to manage succession AND continuity Up-to-date financial solutions for providing liquidity and capital to the family business from a generation to generation point of view

For more information about the webinar or to register, click here.

About The Family Business Consulting Group, Inc.:
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, The Family Business Consulting Group consists of world renowned consultants committed to helping family businesses prosper across generations. Their experienced consultants and advisors have founded several family business programs at university and non-profit organizations, won awards for their educational, consultative and research activities and, combined, are the most prolific authors in the field.

For more information about The Family Business Consulting Group and its services, contact Ken Bosshart at 770.421.0110 or visit efamilybusiness. com

To hear the latest on what industry leaders are saying about education as it pertains to family business, visit our blog at familybusinesseducation. blospsot. com

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Ted Nugent to Auction His Customized 1994 ZR1 Corvette

Ted Nugent to Auction His Customized 1994 ZR1 Corvette

Ted Nugent has added his personally owned and customized 1994 ZR1 Corvette in an auction that will raise money for his non-profit Kamp For Kids organization.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 4, 2005

Legendary musician, performer, and outspoken activist Ted Nugent will be auctioning off a 1994 ZR1 Corvette as part of the Ted Nugent Gonzo Auction, hosted online by Backstage Auctions from May 15 – 22, 2005. Although the bulk of items are from Ted's long multi-platinum music career, his customized and specially built corvette is sure to peak the interest of Corvette enthusiasts around the world.

Nugent has owned Corvettes for years and this "Special Performance" model is one of only 448 that were made and then further customized by the race team at General Motors. The car's engine, chassis, suspension and the drive train was enhanced for a specialized total performance making the car unique and one of kind. Ten years old, it only has 34,000 miles on it and is in absolute top condition (exterior, interior and "under the hood").

The Ted Nugent Gonzo Auction is being run to raise money for The Ted Nugent Kamp For Kids, a non-profit organization established and operated by Nugent which provides boys and girls aged 9-15 with the ultimate outdoor experience and teaches them to be assets to their lives, their families, their communities and nature. The camp's unique curriculum combines hands-on hunting, conservation and recreation education with fundamentals of our constitution and American freedoms with the ultimate goal of giving them an alternative to a lifestyle of drugs and violence.

The Corvette will be a signature item of the auction and in Ted's own words: "This fire breathing Nuge beast of a Corvette ZR1 has been super-tuned by GM race nuts to snap necks and rubber coat the highways of America. My left foot does not gently weep! It's got a full race suspension, transmission, driveline and rear end. All my girls have a full race rear-end. Go ahead, snap necks. I am your all-American Horse Power Boy. Enjoy."

For information on The Ted Nugent Gonzo Auction go to: www. backstageauctions. com

For information on Ted Nugent and his Kamp for Kids go to: www. tednugent. com

Backstage Auctions is a leading online auction company specializing in classic rock memorabilia direct from the private collections of music industry professionals. Founded on the principles of combining their clients' career achievements and popularity with the demand and interest of collectors and fans who desire truly authentic and unique collectibles, Backstage Auctions is the place where rock legends live on.

Contact:

Kelli van Gool

Backstage Auctions, Inc.

713-862-1200

Http://www. backstageauctions. com (http://www. backstageauctions. com)

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Mary Cantando To Judge Young Adult Leadership Awards

Mary Cantando To Judge Young Adult Leadership Awards

Mary Cantando, President of WomanBusinessOwner. com and Author Of Nine Lives: Stories Of Women Business Owners Landing On Their Feet, has been selected by the WomenÂ’s Forum of North Carolina as one of the three judges for the Young Adult Leadership Award celebration that will be held on Saturday, November 20th in Greensboro.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) November 6, 2004

Mary Cantando, President of WomanBusinessOwner. com and Author Of Nine Lives: Stories Of Women Business Owners Landing On Their Feet, has been selected by the WomenÂ’s Forum of North Carolina as one of the three judges for the Young Adult Leadership Award celebration that will be held on Saturday, November 20th in Greensboro. Cantando will critique young North Carolinians between the ages of 18 and 35 who demonstrate leadership in improving the lives of North Carolinians through community service, art, science, physical fitness, health care, family, education, business, and the public arena.

“I am thrilled to judge the Young Adult Leadership Awards,” said Cantando. “I realize that this will be a difficult job with all of the dedicated and talented young adults we have here in our state.”

About WomenÂ’s Forum:

The WomenÂ’s Forum serves as an invitational, non-partisan organization of diverse women leaders of proven influence, dedicated to working together to achieve equality and maintain social, economic, and political power for women. The Young Adult Leadership Awards are a project of the Forum that recognize the accomplishments and leadership potential of young adults in the State.

About Mary Cantando:

Cantando, an expert on the growth of women-owned businesses, is a member of the National SpeakersÂ’ Association. She is a facilitator for the Women PresidentsÂ’ Organization, is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners, and is certified by the WomenÂ’s Business Enterprise National Council. Above all else, Cantando serves as an advisor and cheerleader to women business owners everywhere.

About WomanBusinessOwner. com:

WomanBusinessOwner. com is a North Carolina-based consulting firm that works exclusively with successful women business owners to identify new revenue streams and win corporate clients. Mary Cantando is President of the firm and is the author of NINE LIVES: Stories of Women Business Owners Landing On Their Feet. Cantando, an expert on the growth of women-owned businesses, is a member of the National SpeakersÂ’ Association. She is a facilitator for the Women PresidentsÂ’ Organization, is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners, and is certified by the WomenÂ’s Business Enterprise National Council. Above all else, Cantando serves as an advisor and cheerleader to women business owners everywhere. For more information, call 919-841-0401 or visit the website at www. WomanBusinessOwner. com.

Media and Press Contacts:

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

7406-H Chapel Hill Road

Raleigh, NC 27607

919-461-3831

Patty@mmimarketing. com

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Friday, December 8, 2006

Health and Wellness in the Workplace Gets Social Networking Makeover

Health and Wellness in the Workplace Gets Social Networking Makeover

Making health and wellness in the workplace a priority is now simple with Optimum Health Club, which uses a social networking platform as a tool to communicate educational content to members in search of information on living a balanced living lifestyle. Participating employers get employees who are more productive, more loyal, and less likely to miss work due to illness.

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) December 26, 2008

A new and unique wellness organization, OptimumHealthClub. com, is offering employers a simple way to increase employee productivity, employee retention, and employee loyalty through a no cost workplace wellness program called "The Gift of Wellness". Employers can secure a full membership for each employee which starts with a personal wellness profile in a social network style environment similar to FACEBOOK, and MySpace.

The membership includes access to educational information relating to all aspects of health and wellness, including dieting, nutritional supplements, specialized strength training and fitness routines, aerobics and environmental wellness along with financial wellness, and alternative medicine. Discussion forums are moderated by wellness professionals with expertise on those topics. Full members also receive a membership card to get discounts with wellness professionals and product suppliers who participate in the program. The organization features a weekly Internet radio show and podcast, and monthly webinars to educate members with an interactive, hands on approach.

Members can also connect with virtual or real workout partners, a benefit of using a social networking framework. Facilitating communication amongst members keeps them motivated to pursue their goals as they collaborate with each other on and offline. Optimum Health Club is different from other wellness websites because of the level of interactivity built into the system through the live radio show, monthly educational webinars, an instant messaging system, moderated forum discussions and local community activities like wellness expos, and community wellness events.

The program is the brainchild of Glenn K. Garnes, a retired attorney, who has had his own ups and downs with sticking to a wellness lifestyle. Garnes believes a social network devoted to the topic will help people achieve greater success because collaboration with other people makes participants more likely to follow through on their goals.

Garnes represented businesses for over 20 years and knows the challenges they face. "Creative use of social networking is making it possible for health and wellness in the workplace to be given priority virtually anywhere in the world", says Garnes. We are making this program available for free to employers because we know they are at their wit's end on ways to help employees and increase productivity, without worrying about the cost, Garnes explained.

Garnes is not the only one who thinks this concept makes sense. Wellness professionals who heard about his plans began signing up before the website was even created. "When Glenn told me about Optimum Health Club I didn't have to think twice about joining as a wellness professional", says Dr. Brian Morrison, a chiropractor based out of Ellicott City, Maryland. "I think this program is going to change results for a lot of people in coming years, and the social networking platform meets them right where they are at this point in time", Morrison continued.

Statistics show that companies with a workplace wellness initiative save between $2.30 and $10.00 for every dollar spent on wellness. For example, health care costs for IBM employees who exercise 1-2 times per week are $350 per year less than those who don't, according to a report on Benefitnews. com. The "Gift of Wellness" program, is attractive to employers because it is simple, free, and requires no ongoing administrative costs. Wellness related topics are some of the most heavily searched on the Internet, and with rising health insurance premiums making it difficult for employers to pitch in, the Optimum Health Club workplace wellness program may provide welcome relief for struggling employers.

"We are excited at the reception this project is getting from wellness professionals and members", says Garnes. "It seems that many people appreciate how easy we have made it to get information that allows them to excel at pursuing a wellness lifestyle"

OptimumHealthClub. com scheduled its launch on December 26 to capture the New Year's resolution crowd that will be making affirmations about wellness for the coming year, and now the organization feels it has something that will help them keep those resolutions.

Employers who wish to participate in the OptimumHealthClub. com workplace wellness (http://www. optimumhealthclub. com/page/gift-of-wellness) can learn more by visiting the site at http://www. optimumhealthclub. com (http://www. optimumhealthclub. com), or by emailing to support (at) optimumhealthclub. com.

Contact Information:
Glenn Garnes
800-306-6488 ext. 101
202-318-0341 Fax
Http://www. optimumhealthclub. com (http://www. optimumhealthclub. com)

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Nimbit Extends Direct-to-Fan Platform to Power Music Marketing Services

Nimbit Extends Direct-to-Fan Platform to Power Music Marketing Services

Leading platform for D2F engagement and sales announces partnership program with providers of marketing services for professional musicians

Boston, MA (PRWEB) December 22, 2009

Nimbit (http://www. nimbit. com) (www. nimbit. com]), the leader in Direct-to-Fan music marketing and commerce, today announced the creation of the Nimbit Direct-to-Fan Marketing Services Alliance - a confederation of companies whose services leverage, complement and extend Nimbit’s platform to give artists and their teams all that they need to successfully market, sell, and succeed in the music business.

“Music marketing requires skills, expertise, resources and time to be effective,” said Patrick Faucher, CEO and Co-Founder, Nimbit, Inc. “The Nimbit Marketing Alliance connects artists with proven service providers for the strategies, programs, and tools they need to successfully engage, capture, and sell to their fans. This furthers Nimbit’s mission to enable independent and emerging artists to build and manage their music business easily all from one place.”

Nimbit’s partners provide musicians essential marketing resources for:
 Online marketing: Design, creation and maintenance of websites, blogs, storefronts  Social media presence and campaigns: Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.  Radio promotion and Publicity: media and blogger outreach, press tours  New release and tour support  Design, production, marketing of your brand: collateral, merchandise, music videos The Charter Members of the Nimbit Direct-to-Fan Marketing Services Alliance include these leading marketing services providers:

Ariel Publicity & Cyber PR 
HypeGenius 
Lotos Nile – Media Marketing Music 
Music Business Solutions 
MarKyr Media 
The MuseBox 
Powderfinger Promotions 
Radar Music Videos 
SliceThePie. com 
SoundOut. com  
Strategic Blend 

For details on the capabilities and links to the web sites of these Nimbit partners go to: http://www. nimbit. com/partners (http://www. nimbit. com/partners)

“Nimbit’s commitment to marketing services partners like our company is one of the reasons it is the leader in direct-to-fan marketing and sales,” said David Avery, President of Powderfinger Promotions, award-winning radio promotion and publicity provider for upcoming and established artists including 311, Moe, Steve Winwood, String Cheese Incident, Dresden Dolls, Medeski Martin & Wood, John Brown’s Body, and Michelle Shocked. “While we focus on promoting artists’ tours, new releases and securing airplay on radio stations cross country, Nimbit’s platform gives our artists an easy and effective way to market and distribute their music, merchandise and tickets online,” said Avery.

Calling All Partners:
The Nimbit Direct-to-Fan Marketing Alliance is an important component of Nimbit’s growing network of business allies. Other Nimbit Partners (showcased at http://www. nimbit. com/partners (http://www. nimbit. com/partners)) include those who are providing Nimbit-powered artists with support in Training and Education, Mastering & Recording, 3rd Party Distribution, Financing, Gigging, Showcases, Contests and User Feedback, as well as Music Industry Associations.

Join Us in the Direct-to-Fan Revolution:
Nimbit welcomes queries from other providers of high-value services and products that can leverage Nimbit’s industry-leading platform for direct-to-fan marketing and sales. If you’re serious about being part of the tremendous opportunities of the Music 3.0 business, send us e-mail at partners@nimbit. com and let us know how you think we can work and succeed together!

About Nimbit:
Founded in 2002, Nimbit, Inc. is the music industry's leading direct-to-fan platform for musicians, managers, and emerging labels. Nimbit powers the brands and businesses of thousands of successful artists by giving them the ability to easily market and sell their music and products (digital and physical) directly to fans, wherever they are (web, gigs, social networking sites, etc.) A complete online solution for fan engagement and monetization, Nimbit ensures musicians’ long-term sustainability and success by fostering strong, interactive, lifelong, and profitable fan relationships. For more information, go to www. nimbit. com.

Press Contact: Patrick Rafter for Nimbit press (at) nimbit (dot) com or 617-901-2697

Nimbit, the Nimbit logo, Powered by Nimbit, Nimbit Direct-to-Fan, and Nimbit MyStore are trademarks of Nimbit, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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