Intelsat Broadband Service rolled out in Colombia

Intelsat Broadband Service rolled out in Colombia

Intelsat has taken communications in Colombia, South America to a new level today with the commercial launch of its new high-speed broadband via satellite service.

(PRWEB) August 14, 2002

London, UK, 12 August 2002 -- Intelsat has taken communications in Colombia, South America to a new level today with the commercial launch of its new high-speed broadband via satellite service. The offering provides fast, high-quality Internet access for e-mail, web browsing and e-commerce applications for small - and medium-sized businesses in underserved regions of the South American country.

Today's launch of Intelsat's Broadband Service comes immediately following a successful three-month trial in Colombia involving approximately 150 end customers, including oil services companies, agribusinesses, municipal governments, Internet cafés, political pollsters, insurance companies and a wide range of others.

Intelsat's Broadband Service is comparable to DSL service, providing high-speed Internet connections that are up to 10 times faster than the fastest dial-up connections. It enables service providers to offer their business customers direct access to the Internet. ConexSat, a subsidiary of Informatica, is the first service provider to offer the new Intelsat Broadband Service from a hub in Colombia.

Jorge Eduardo Gomez, President of Informatica Datapoint de Colombia Ltda., stated, "Intelsat has provided us with the full solution, service and support which allows us to distribute this innovative service to our customers. The companies who participated in the trial learned the value that quick, reliable access to the Internet can bring to their businesses."

"During this trial, we dealt with a professional group of people who were committed to the process, and were always there when we needed them," stated Sergio Andrés Nieto Amaya, of CODIESEL, an automobile parts dealer who participated in the trial. "Satellite communication opens a new door in technological breakthroughs for telecommunications and the country; ConexSat and Intelsat are the main keys to opening this door."

Although currently available only in South America, Intelsat plans to expand its broadband service gradually to other regions, with Mexico, Eastern Europe and parts of Asia as the next targets.

The new broadband service is initially being offered over a Gilat SkyStar 360E platform, the same platform over which the successful trial was conducted. After an extensive evaluation of competitive platforms, Intelsat selected the Gilat SkyStar 360E due to its combination of performance, quality, reliability and economics. Intelsat is continuing to evaluate other broadband service platforms to potentially accommodate customers in other regions with specific needs. With additional equipment and software, the Intelsat Broadband Service also supports multicasting, streaming, distance education learning, voice over IP and corporate training.

"Customers are discovering that satellites can provide efficient broadband service, offering advantages such as quick implementation, minimal capital expenditures for ISPs and significantly faster Internet connection speed for end customers," said John Stanton, President, Intelsat Global Sales & Marketing Ltd. "Our successful trial, and now commercial service, clearly demonstrates that broadband can be offered reliably, flexibly and affordably over the Intelsat system. We are committed to developing new solutions, such as Intelsat Broadband Service, that will enable our customers to be as successful as possible in their own markets."

About Intelsat

Intelsat, Ltd. offers telephony, corporate network, video and Internet solutions around the globe via capacity on 24 geosynchronous satellites in prime orbital locations. Customers in approximately 200 countries and territories rely on Intelsat satellites and staff for quality connections, global reach and reliability. For more information, visit www. intelsat. com.

Contact

Susan Gordon

Mailto:Susan. gordon@intelsat. com

+1 202 944 6890

Jodi Katz

Mailto:Jodi. katz@intelsat. com

+ 1 202 944 8223

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Media Alert: JSM 2007 Early Bird Registration Opens May 1

Media Alert: JSM 2007 Early Bird Registration Opens May 1

The 2007 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM), the world's largest annual gathering of statisticians, will be held July 29 to August 2, 2007 in Salt Lake City. Early bird registration period is May 1 through June 21. Advance press registration also is available.

Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) April 30, 2007

WHAT: The 2007 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM), the world's largest annual gathering of statisticians, opens early bird registration May 1st.

Early bird registration is available May 1 to June 21 for the Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM), the world's largest annual gathering of statisticians. JSM is held jointly with the American Statistical Association, the International Biometric Society (ENAR and WNAR), the Institute of Mathematical Statistics, and the Statistical Society of Canada. Attended by more than 5,000 people, activities of the meeting include more than 2,500 paper, panel, and poster presentations, continuing education courses, exhibit hall (with state-of-the-art statistical products and opportunities), career placement service, society and section business meetings, committee meetings, social activities, and networking opportunities.

Please click on the link below to explore the complete program:
Http://www. amstat. org/meetings/jsm/2007/index. cfm? fuseaction=program (http://www. amstat. org/meetings/jsm/2007/index. cfm? fuseaction=program)

WHEN: The 2007 JSM will open Sunday, July 29, and close on Thursday, August 2, 2007.
 An exhibit hall with state-of-the-art statistical and related products will be open July 29 to August 1.  JSM Career Placement Service will open July 29 and run through August 1.  Continuing education courses will be held July 28 through August 1.

WHERE: The 2007 Joint Statistical Meetings will take place at the Salt Palace Convention Center located at 100 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101.

WHO: More than 5,000 statisticians from the public, private and academic sectors are expected to attend the 2007 JSM.

HOW: Early bird registration for the 2007 JSM opens today, and online registration will be available May first at http://www. amstat. org/meetings/JSM/2007/index. cfm? fuseaction=registration (http://www. amstat. org/meetings/JSM/2007/index. cfm? fuseaction=registration) Complete registration information is available now at the same location.

 May 1 - June 21, 2007: Early-Bird prices apply until 11:59 p. m. EDT on June 21, 2007.  June 22 - July 12, 2007: Advance registration prices. Advance registration closes at 11:59 p. m. EDT on July 12, 2007.  July 28 - August 2, 2007: Onsite registration is open in Salt Lake City. Price increases apply.

FOR PRESS: For interview opportunities with speakers, exhibitors, statistical experts in various fields, or for more information on trends, topics, etc., please contact Rosanne Desmone (contact info above) who will be pleased to connect you with these individuals. Media registration information is available at http://www. amstat. org/meetings/JSM/2007/index. cfm? fuseaction=pressregistration (http://www. amstat. org/meetings/JSM/2007/index. cfm? fuseaction=pressregistration).

A sign-up form for news alerts is available at: http://www. amstat. org/meetings/JSM/2007/index. cfm? fuseaction=jsmnewsalerts (http://www. amstat. org/meetings/JSM/2007/index. cfm? fuseaction=jsmnewsalerts)

About the American Statistical Association
The American Statistical Association (ASA), a scientific and educational society founded in Boston in 1839, is the second oldest continuously operating professional society in the United States. For more than 160 years, ASA has been providing its 18,000 members serving in academia, government, and industry and the public with up-to-date, useful information about statistics. The ASA has a proud tradition of service to statisticians, quantitative scientists, and users of statistics across a wealth of academic areas and applications. For additional information about the American Statistical Association, please visit the association's web site at http://www. amstat. org (http://www. amstat. org) or call 703.684.1221.

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DIA Electronic Document Management 2011 Explores Global Standards Development and Implementation

DIA Electronic Document Management 2011 Explores Global Standards Development and Implementation

EDM 2011 is the premier forum for discussing, refining, and advancing emerging standards and processes for the creation, submission, and retention of regulatory information.

Horsham, PA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 11, 2011

DIA will host Electronic Document Management 2011: The Intersection of Data, Documents, and Submissions from February 14-16 in National Harbor, MD.

EDM 2011 is the premier forum for discussing, refining, and advancing emerging standards and processes for the creation, submission, and retention of regulatory information. Additionally, the design and development of business processes to facilitate the conversion of data into document components resulting in high quality regulatory submissions will be examined. Managing information in a completely electronic environment and enabling the current and future electronic submission standards landscape are key focuses. Topics include:
 Structured Authoring  DDMAC – Processes and Submissions  Sharepoint  Leveraging Standards and Technology to Streamline Content  Authoring and Reuse  A Construct for Successfully Managing Transformational Change of Regulatory Submission Processes and Technical Solutions  Migration of Regulated Data and Records  Regulatory Information Management  Evolving Trends  Records and eArchive  Getting the Most from Your Document Management System  Submissions and Business Technology: A Case Study on Achieving Submission Readiness Through Innovative Technology and Standards  Regulatory Submission Strategy for Global Regulated Products - Business Intelligence, Regulatory Information Management and Content Reuse  Paper to Electronic  Leveraging Standards and Technology to Improve Business Process Definition and Execution  Compliance and Information Management  Regulatory Updates  FDA Town Hall  Document Granularity  eTMF The Trial Master File Reference Model and Industry Interpretations  IRISS Forum and eCTD Interoperability

David Miller, Chief Security Officer at Covisint will deliver the keynote address on “Document Access Management in a New Century: What the Pharmaceutical Industry Must Do to Avert Its Own WikiLeak Disaster Specific points of discussion include:

Access privileges for various types of users Usage and identifying individuals that are “abusing” privileges Techniques such as “white lists” and “black lists” in conjunction with traditional access control models Access granting decisions across extended organizations Real-world access control scenarios in Pharma, HealthCare and Manufacturing

“Over the past 23 years, the DIA EDM Conference has served as a forum for the discussion of emerging standards and the processes for the creation, submission and retention of regulatory information,” says Program Co-chair Joseph A. Cipollina, Senior Director, Operational Excellence and Business Improvement, Worldwide Safety and Regulatory Operations, Pfizer Inc. “This year’s program has been enhanced to provide a more comprehensive and interactive experience. The renewed approach affords opportunities to learn about and discuss the benefits and challenges of global standards development and implementation.”

Register for Electronic Document Management 2011.

ABOUT DIA
DIA is a neutral, global, professional, member-driven association of nearly 18,000 professionals involved in the discovery, development, and life cycle management of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and related health care products. Through our international educational offerings and myriad networking opportunities, DIA provides a global forum for knowledge exchange that fosters the innovation of products, technologies, and services to improve health and well-being worldwide. Headquarters are in Horsham, PA, USA, with offices in Basel, Switzerland, Tokyo, Japan, Mumbai, India, and Beijing, China.

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Providers of CareOne Credit Counseling Services Offer Independence Day Money-Saving Advice: Tips for Consumers Looking for Financial Independence

Providers of CareOne Credit Counseling Services Offer Independence Day Money-Saving Advice: Tips for Consumers Looking for Financial Independence

When holidays roll around, consumers in debt often either go deeper into debt or avoid the celebrations altogether. Independence Day is no exception. Agencies who offer CareOne Credit Counseling Services are lending some inexpensive, Fourth-of-July-celebration tips to make sure even the most cash-strapped individuals and families can enjoy the holiday.

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) July 1, 2008

Fireworks, big family picnics, and entertaining kids - these are common elements of Fourth of July events, and they can carry a hefty price tag. With growing consumer debt in the US, providers of CareOne Credit Counseling Services (http://www. careonecredit. com) recognize the need for having a less expensive family celebration this Independence Day without sacrificing any fun.

"People tend to think about getting out of debt around the New Year, but by July they lose their motivation," says CareOne Credit Counseling Services (http://www. careonecredit. com) Spokesperson Clarky Davis. "However, Independence Day is the perfect time for consumers in debt to re-evaluate their plans to achieve financial freedom. If a consumer is in debt, that doesn't mean he or she can't celebrate a holiday or family event this summer, he or she just needs to be extra careful not to overspend."

Providers of CareOne Credit Counseling Services offer the following suggestions for saving money during celebrations this Independence Day:

1. Don't spend money on fireworks. Instead, go to a public fireworks display. Not only will you save money, but these larger, public displays are often more enjoyable to watch. Finally, if the parking cost is an issue, try leaving your car a little bit further away and walking to the event.

2. Scale down food choices at family picnics. It's not uncommon to wind up with leftovers after a picnic, meaning people are spending more than necessary on food. Stock up on inexpensive items (http://www. careonecredit. com/Tips/buy-the-store-brands-107.aspx) ideal for warm weather (such as fruits for a fruit salad, chopped vegetables, or potato chips). These will help curb appetites. You can also focus meals around inexpensive options such as hot dogs rather than steaks and barbecued chicken. Still another option to cut down on costs is to have each guest bring something for the picnic.

3. While it may not be a popular option, you can have a "dry" family picnic or Fourth of July party to cut down on the cost of alcohol. Another option is to make the party BYOB.

4. Consider throwing an inexpensive "green" party this Fourth of July. Avoid using disposable dinnerware if at all possible, especially for large parties. It may be convenient, but the cost does add up. By using reusable materials, you're not only saving money (http://www. careonecredit. com/Tips/free-holiday-entertainment-843.aspx) but also being more environmentally-friendly in the process. If you must use disposable cups, bring markers so they can be labeled to avoid wasted materials if someone forgets which drink is theirs. Focus food choices on things that are locally grown. Avoid using gas or electric to cook the party foods. And of course, use electronic invites instead of paper, which are cheaper as well as better for the environment.

5. Kids can be easily amused, especially outdoors. There's no need to go to events with carnival-like atmospheres of games and rides. Instead, give kids balls, frisbees, water guns, or other simple toys they can play with together. Even adults can organize a baseball, kickball, or other game to kill time and have cost-effective fun.

6. One of the best things about a Fourth of July party is that they don't require a lot of decorations. Parties are often outdoors, and a simple American flag can be decoration enough.

7. Instead of spending a lot of money on soda or other drinks, consider chilling your own water in pitchers or making pitchers of your own iced tea prior to the party.

About CareOne Credit Counseling Services

CareOne Credit Counseling Services is a service mark of 3C Incorporated, and is an industry leader committed to providing consumers with education and debt management services related to improving and maintaining their financial health. CareOne has helped over 4.5 million people pay down debts through the company's solid relationships with over 220,000 creditors. The company was launched in 1999, and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.

For more information about CareOne Credit Counseling Services, please visit www. CareOneCredit. com, or contact Clarky Davis at (410) 925-9769.

Contact:
Clarky Davis
CareOne Credit Counseling Services
8930 Stanford Blvd.
Columbia, MD 21045
Phone: (410) 925-9769
Email: cdavis @ careonecredit. com
Web: www. CareOneCredit. com

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Polished Social Image Consultants Opens on Newbury Street; offers Boston's only one-on-one adult "Finishing School"

Polished Social Image Consultants Opens on Newbury Street; offers Boston's only one-on-one adult "Finishing School"

A 30-something is looking to snare a spouse. A mid-level executive needs to exude more professional poise. A bride-to-be wants to perfect her first dance. Common challenges that require an uncommon solution. Enter Polished. As Boston's only complete service specializing in lifestyle and image improvement, Polished Social Image Consultants brings New England the first-ever cache of services for enhancing their personal and professional image. At its new just-off-Newbury Street address, Polished offers everything from diction to dance lessons, makeup tips to international etiquette, closet purging to dating tips in a unique one-on-one format designed to make everyone their personal best.

(PRWEB) October 17, 2003

A 30-something is looking to snare a spouse. A mid-level executive needs to exude more professional poise. A bride-to-be wants to perfect her first dance. Common challenges that require an uncommon solution. Enter Polished. As Boston's only complete service specializing in lifestyle and image improvement, Polished Social Image Consultants brings New England the first-ever cache of services for enhancing their personal and professional image. At its new just-off-Newbury Street address, Polished offers everything from diction to dance lessons, makeup tips to international etiquette, closet purging to dating tips in a unique one-on-one format designed to make everyone their personal best.

According to Polished's founder, Samantha von Sperling, "From corporate presidents to soccer moms, everyone has a part of their persona they would like to improve upon. Polished brings together an exclusive array of services which allows me to create a custom program tailored to individual needs and distinct lifestyles."

Von Sperling believes Polished is an idea whose time has come. "America's passion for makeovers is evidenced in the wealth of new reality TV shows devoted to the subject. At Polished, I am a firm believer in enhancing the attributes each client has within themselvesÂ…this creates lasting changes as opposed to quick fixes. Polished prides itself in offering a much more studied approach than purveyors of any one service can offer - and our client's accolades are testament to our success."

Raised in a sophisticated family where entertaining international guests was de rigueur, refined manners, elegant dress, proper posture, the art of conversation and ballroom dancing are all second nature to von Sperling. A classically trained dancer, von Sperling earned a degree from New York University School of Education and Performing Arts Professions with a concentration in speech communications. Her education is a continuation of a lifelong passion for the arts, and an apt foundation for her true calling.

Case in point: von Sperling demonstrates an uncanny knack for ferreting out a client's individual image "prescription" in a single sitting. "I start by assessing a client's lifestyle, profession, social calendar, perceived needs and desired outcome. I also look at how they carry themselves, their personal appearance and their comfort level in their own skin. Very often, there is dissonance between the person before me and the person they want to be. From here, we start to polish."

To watch her work, is to watch an artist in action. Von Sperling mixes and matches the many offerings in her bag of tricks on a client-by-client basis, combining her innate know-how with a modern perspective. "I make it a point to know what styles of clothing are coming before they hit the floor - to memorize who has the definitive black pump, twin set, eyeglass frame or trench coatÂ…to know the intricacies of the cosmetic industry and be privy to products before they have been releasedÂ…to be a true connoisseur of the field. This allows me to work preemptively - and to maximize my client's time."

Von Sperling's diverse skills have Boston's best clamoring for her services. "My clients range from executives to new mothers to socialites. Polished offers them a one-stop shopping spree for their image - a very worthy investment." For a corporate client, "polishing" can include anything from improved accessory selections to more powerful presentation skills. For brides, it spans applications for flawless makeup to waltz lessons. For those looking to improve their dating success, it's artful repartee or a secret recipe for an elegant home-cooked meal. Image improvement seminars for business groups are a rapidly growing facet of the business as well.

Von Sperling concludes, "People are finding that in their fast-paced worlds, core social skills have been somehow been neglected. Polished is here to help people get them back." Founded in 2000, Polished made the move to its new off-Newbury location to better serve its expanding client base. Prices for services range from $65-$200/hour based on services selected.

Polished is a discreet service by appointment only.

For Additional Information, Please Contact:

Samantha von Sperling

Polished Social Image Consultants

224 Clarendon Street, Suite 61

Boston, MA 02116

Http://www. socialimage. net (http://www. socialimage. net)

617.388.6697

Samantha@socialimage. net

Ten Top Performing Mutual Funds Revealed by MutualsAdvisor. com

Ten Top Performing Mutual Funds Revealed by MutualsAdvisor. com

Business Financial Publishing inaugurates new investment advisory website by offering free copy of report on ten top performing mutual funds.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 5, 2007

MutualsAdvisor. com investment expert Ian Wyatt today released Top 10 Mutual Funds for Today, a special report that reveals ten top performing mutual funds poised for strong investment returns going into 2008 and beyond. Investors can get a free copy of the 14-page mutual funds analysis report by clicking here: http://www. mutualsadvisor. com/ (http://www. mutualsadvisor. com/).

MutualsAdvisor. com is the latest investment advisory website from Washington, DC-based Business Financial Publishing, an independent publisher of paid subscription newsletters, special reports, and investment advisory web sites.

"In today's uncertain investing times, mutual funds remain one of the most popular forms of investing among individual investors," commented Ian Wyatt, Chief Investment Strategist of MutualsAdvisor. com, "and people are looking to us for new investing ideas, independent research and mutual funds analysis. We plan on building MutualsAdvisors. com into a leading provider of special reports and free email newsletters about top performing mutual funds."

The first issue of Top 10 Mutual Funds for Today report covers funds from Champlain Investment Partners, Dodge & Cox, Henderson Global Investors, Marsico Funds, Meridian Fund, Muhlenkamp & Co., Oberweis Funds, PAX, Perritt Funds, and T. Rowe Price. The reports on each fund detail its objectives, risks, and pricing structure for investors to gain an unvarnished view and assess whether it belongs in their portfolios.

The Top 10 Mutual Funds for Today report aims to provide individual investors reports on ten top performing mutual funds with diverse investment focuses and strategies including emerging markets, small cap growth, technology, micro cap, and large cap value. MutualsAdvisor. com plans to release a special report three times per year. Investors who sign up for the free special mutual funds analysis report will also receive MutualsAdvisor. com Weekly, a regular email newsletter focused on new mutual funds, strategies for maintaining a balanced and profit making portfolio, top performing mutual funds, and investment fund managers and their investment strategies.

Investors can get a free copy of the special mutual funds analysis report and a free newsletter subscription from MutualsAdvisor. com by clicking here: http://www. mutualsadvisor. com/ (http://www. mutualsadvisor. com/)

About Business Financial Publishing
Business Financial Publishing (http://www. bfpublishing. com (http://www. bfpublishing. com)) was founded and began publishing the Growth Report in August 2001. Since then Business Financial Publishing has grown into a leading publisher of research-focused investment information with two paid subscription newsletters including Growth Report and Rising Star Stocks, two free weekly email newsletters that include Big Idea Investor and Financially Fit, a small cap independent news service called SmallCapInvestor. com, and a stock advisory report website called NewsletterAdvisor. com.

Business Financial Publishing is led by founder Ian Wyatt who takes a leading role in the selection of investments and research as the Chief Investment Strategist. Ian has a passion for finding high quality investments and educating investors. He is assisted by a team of dedicated professionals who strive to provide the highest quality research and ongoing education of everything investment related in an easy to understand format for individual investors. MutualsAdvisor. com represents the next stage of this expansive effort.

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Parity, Top Provider Through S-Cat, Selected as Public Sector Provider Through Catalist

Parity, Top Provider Through S-Cat, Selected as Public Sector Provider Through Catalist

Parity, the IT services specialist has been selected by Catalist, the new procurement function of OGCbuying. solutions.

(PRWEB) March 17, 2006

Parity has been awarded the opportunity to supply through the Specialist Contractors Framework in both IT and Project and Programme Management. Catalist (http://www. parity. net/rd/catalist (http://www. parity. net/rd/catalist)), which supersedes S-Cat, is OGC’s new pan-government IT and business services catalogue.

The number of suppliers within these categories has been reduced to ten, a much shortened list from the S-Cat agreements.

This award allows all public sector organisations to procure Specialist Contractors and Project and Programme Managers (http://www. parity. net/rd/ppm (http://www. parity. net/rd/ppm)) from Parity, wherever in the public sector they may operate and gives Parity the opportunity to continue its successful work within the government sector and to leverage on its’ 10 year track record of successes.

Parity has been the leading supplier through Category 5 of S-Cat, taking an impressive 20% market share during 2005 and they aspire to continue with this success in delivering IT skills and services to the public sector.

David Plummer, Managing Director of Parity Resources, comments, “We are extremely pleased to have won this Framework against very strong competition. We have enjoyed an excellent relationship with OGC over the last few years, and this new framework will help develop a further foothold for us in the public sector. We generated total revenues of over £60million through public sector work alone during 2005 with over £30million of this being generated through S-Cat. This is a great success story for us and we intend to continue this footprint during this framework.”

Catalist enables a reduction in time and complexity of the public sector purchasing process. Suppliers have been selected through OJEC Procurement by OGCbuying. solutions, enabling public sector buyers to obtain the benefits of government terms and conditions and shortened procurement timescales.

Plummer continues, “Having supplied through S-Cat for many years, we have seen the benefit of this Framework to both suppliers and clients. Having been the top provider within this category for the last two years, I am delighted that we are once again providing our services through Catalist.”

About OGCbuying. solutions

OGC is an independent office of the Treasury and works with public sector organisations to help them improve their efficiency, gain better value for money from their commercial activities and deliver improved success from programmes and projects.

About Parity Group Plc:

Parity has provided a dedicated specialist Public Sector service (http://www. parity. net/rd/public (http://www. parity. net/rd/public)) for more than 10 years and offers a full range of IT services including:

All staffing services, including contract and permanent supply

Managed Service programs

Business process consultancy

Management and technology training

IT systems development and management

Oracle and Microsoft technology specialist application skills

Change Management

Project & Programme Management Specialisms

Parity can offer candidate referencing and can provide staff with BC, BCE, CTC, SC or DV security clearance levels. Our premises have been accredited by HMG to store and process classified information.

Public Sector customers across the group include HM Prison Service, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Department for Education & Skills, Department for Work & Pensions, HM Revenue & Excise, DEfRA, Ministry of Defence, NASA, NHS Connecting for Health, The Cabinet Office, The Home Office, Department of Constitutional Affairs, and Office of Government and Commerce.

For further information, please contact Caroline Overholt or Gina Cannon at Parity:

Tel: +44 (0) 20 8545 6568 

Check out http://www. parity. net (http://www. parity. net) or for Parity Resources, (http://www. parity. net/resources (http://www. parity. net/resources))

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My Fair Lady - Fashion, Fair Trade and the Fate of Nations

My Fair Lady - Fashion, Fair Trade and the Fate of Nations

Fair Trade Supporter and Fashion Model Summer Rayne Oakes joins the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, People Tree, and others for a Fair Trade Symposium and Fashion Show during the WTO Talks in Hong Kong.

(PRWEB) December 12, 2005

Summer Rayne Oakes will be the lead model for the Fair Trade Symposium to be held in Hong Kong during the WTO Ministerial "Human rights at work, environment, and human health, particularly in developing or least developed countries have been overshadowed by global trade rules in the past," comments Oakes. "The purpose of the Fair Trade Symposium and People Tree's fashion show is to demonstrate that by providing fair wage and fair prices, families and their communities are given opportunities that wouldn't otherwise be made available."

Ben Lilliston, the Communications Coordinator for the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), one of the organizations heading up the Fair comments: "Summer Rayne has been and continues to be a leader for fair trade in fashion. Her involvement in the fair trade fashion show in Hong Kong is very important. It helps demonstrate to trade leaders the broad support for the fair trade movement from countries around the world and from all segments of the fashion industry."

Director of the 2005 Fair Trade Fair, Patricia Jurewicz agrees, "I'm delighted that Summer Rayne is able to make the trip to Hong Kong and contribute to our Fair Trade Fair. Not only will she be an asset to the fashion show, but she will be speaking at our press conference, blogging about her experience, and putting us in contact with a whole new network of fair trade supporters. It's a breath of fresh air to work with someone who is so versatile, has convictions and really understands the advantages of fair trade."

Understanding fair trade comes easily to Oakes. She will be representing two brands at the Fair that she models and consults for under her company, SRO, LLC. These labels include Mercado Global and a high-end luxury line, AD Schwarz, which will be due out in the U. S. in 2006. She will also be bringing information on TransFair USA, the only third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States. "I met the TransFair crew just the other day," comments Oakes. "Paul Rice, CEO of TransFair said it best: 'We are breaking the cycle of generational poverty. With fair trade, we can reach our hand halfway across the world and help someone put food on their tables or stay in school.' Now that is both a powerful and sobering thought."

Current market numbers for fair trade products ring in at around $500 million annually and are quickly increasing between 40 and 700% across the world, most likely due to consumer education and interest. The Fair Trade Symposium will highlight this growing interest over three days and will feature: a press conference, an opening reception, a one-day symposium, and a fair trade fashion show, all of which Oakes will be a part of. She will also be one of many independents managing a play-by-play of the happenings for the Fair Trade Symposium and Radio Hong Kong blog. Viva Fair Trade.

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Practical Solutions to Public School Reform Detailed in New Book

Practical Solutions to Public School Reform Detailed in New Book

The Lights of El Milagro by Kevin W. Riley, Ed. D, promotes vital but realistic public school reform with the extraordinary example of a charter school.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 22, 2008

The Lights of El Milagro by Dr. Kevin Riley not only tells the story of Mueller Charter School's transformation, but it shares its template for success, which enables public schools across the nation to make essential changes in their educational strategies, exemplified by Mueller's Resiliency Quadrant System.

The principal of Mueller for the past eight years, Riley took advantage of the autonomy provided through California's charter law to make much-needed changes in a school that was once one of the lowest-achieving in San Diego County. His vision and efforts, along with those of his dedicated team, turned Mueller around so completely that it has been branded as "El Milagro"--the miracle.

Riley ably criticizes the public school system for its unwillingness to change despite evidence that many of the existing educational policies and practices do not work. The Lights of El Milagro provides innovative alternatives that will benefit not only every school, but also every child.

For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at kevin. riley(at)cvesd. org. The Lights of El Milagro is available for sale online at Amazon. com, BookSurge. com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
An educator in San Diego County for nearly 30 years, Kevin W. Riley, Ed. D, has worked in six different school districts in a variety of positions. He served as a race and human relations consultant for San Diego Unified School District and as the director for San Diego County's Juvenile Court and Community Schools. His articles in The Charter Journal and Leadership magazine have been influential in promoting change in public schools, his passion. He lives with his wife and teenage children, in San Diego, Calif.

The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of BookSurge or its affiliates.

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Building Better Communities with Solid Financial Foundations

Building Better Communities with Solid Financial Foundations

American Consumer Credit Counseling issues a PAL grant of $5,000.00 to support Chelsea Neighborhood Developers' Financial Empowerment Basics program.

Newton, MA (PRWEB) August 30, 2008

American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC), a non-profit organization, enhances financial literacy throughout the Greater Boston area with their Partnership for Advancement of Financial Literacy (P. A.L.) program. ACCC awards grants, through the P. A.L. program, to organizations that have joined the effort to support and promote financial literacy. Today, they award Chelsea Neighborhood Developers with $5,000.00.

Chelsea Neighborhood Developers is a non-profit community development corporation that is revitalizing Chelsea, Massachusetts. They seek to foster improvements in the city's diverse and evolving neighborhoods by developing affordable and mixed-income housing, creating desirable public spaces, and building resident prosperity and leadership. Chelsea Neighborhood Developers is one of the 200-plus nationwide organizations that make up NeighborWorks America.

In addition to financial support, ACCC provides financial resources including guest teachers. Throughout the fall, Chelsea Neighborhood Developers will hold financial empowerment classes, which will host ACCC outreach representatives. Lessons will include basic financial planning & money management, taxes & insurance, saving & investing, credit, and banking. Carol Rijo accepted the grant on behalf of Chelsea Neighborhood Developers, and had this to say: "This donation and ACCC's presence will really help us get the financial empowerment classes up and running." With this partnership and the $5,000.00 donation, ACCC and Chelsea Neighborhood Developers can truly help improve their community.

ABOUT ACCC: American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to empowering consumers to regain control of their lives through education, counseling and debt management. ACCC provides individuals with practical solutions for solving financial problems and recognizes that consumers' financial difficulties are often not the result of poor spending habits, but more frequently from extenuating circumstances beyond their control. As one of the nation's leading providers of financial education and credit counseling services, ACCC works with consumers to help them with the best plan of action to reduce their debt and regain financial stability. For more information or to access free financial education resources log on to www. consumercredit. com.

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Los Angeles Organizing Awards and Avery Dennison Assemble to Celebrate People, Products and Services

Los Angeles Organizing Awards and Avery Dennison Assemble to Celebrate People, Products and Services

Award Presenters from "The Oprah Winfrey Show," “Real Simple. Real Life.,” "MISSION: Organization,” "Neat," “Dr. Phil,” and "Hoarders" joined celebrity host and comedian Kim Coles "In Living Color," "Living Single" and Presenting Sponsor Avery Dennison onstage at the 2010 Los Angeles Organizing Awards, Saturday January 30th at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, California.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 3, 2010

Top organizing experts and celebrity presenters Peter Walsh (“The Oprah Winfrey Show”, “Clean Sweep”), Julie Morgenstern (Author and Time Management Expert), Dorothy Breininger (“Dr. Phil”, “Hoarders”), Hellen Buttigieg (Author and Host of HGTV’s “Neat”), Monica Ricci (“MISSION: Organization”), Jodie Watson (“Real Simple. Real Life”) and Lissanne Oliver (Australian Organizing Expert and host of “Better Homes & Gardens”, “Life on the Lawn”) scheduled time to celebrate at this year’s Fifth Annual Los Angeles Organizing Awards at the Historic Raleigh Studios, Hollywood, California.

Almost 200 celebrity organizers, industry professionals and members of the public assembled at the Saturday, January 30th gala, which was hosted by actress and comedian Kim Coles. Throughout the evening, Coles humorously shared her personal experiences anticipating working with a professional organizer as well her own battle with time management and productivity.

Also in attendance were representatives from various media outlets including TV Guide and the LA Times who were there to interview Dorothy Breininger, producer and star of the A&E hit Television show “Hoarders”. Jinah Kim of KNBC and MSNBC Los Angeles also conducted interviews on the Red Carpet. The gala event was a celebration and culmination of national “Get Organized Month,” which is held every January.
A total of twenty-three awards were presented - nine awards for organizing products and retailers, seven awards for organizing services, five awards to organizing professionals and two awards to media outlets. Finalist names, web links and official rules are available online at: http://www. organizingawards. com (http://www. organizingawards. com).

Avery Dennison Special Recognition Award:

Organization Expert for Avery Dennison and member of NAPO-LA, Jodie Watson, presented the “2010 Avery Dennison Special Recognition Award” to the A&E hit Television Show “Hoarders”.

The real life television show “Hoarders” is a fascinating and graphic look inside the lives of people whose inability to part with their belongings is so out of control that they are on the verge of personal crisis. The show depicts how they are able to confront and overcome their challenges through the efforts of medical professionals and professional organizing experts who specialize in chronic disorganization. Shows like this not only focus attention on the plight of hoarders, but also demonstrate vividly how the organization industry itself can help society improve. It is for these contributions that Avery Dennison and NAPO Los Angeles recognized “Hoarders” (A&E) with the 2010 Avery Dennison Special Recognition Award.

Entertainment Highlights:

Other highlights of the night included two fabulous live performances by singer/songwriter, actress and NAPO-LA member, Fay Wolf, and BCPO® President and Cabaret performer, Audrey Lavine. The evening also included various videos and a short film created for the Awards Ceremony.

Celebrity Award Presenters Included:
Kim Coles: Actress and Comedian “In Living Color, ” “Living Single” Julie Morgenstern: Organizing and time management expert, business productivity consultant, speaker and author, “SHED Your Stuff, Change Your Life: A Four-Step Guide to Getting Unstuck”, “Organizing from the Inside out” and “Never Check Email in the Morning” to name a few Peter Walsh: Resident organizing expert, "The Oprah Winfrey Show” and “Clean Sweep”; author, "Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?" and "It's All Too Much” Hellen Buttigieg: Author/Host of HGTV’s “Neat” Lissanne Oliver: Melbourne, Australia-based professional organizer and author; featured organizing expert on “Better Homes & Gardens” and “Your Life on the Lawn” on Australian television Monica Ricci: Professional organizer on HGTV’s “MISSION: Organization”; spokesperson; author of “Organize Your Office In No Time” Jodie Watson: Organization expert on TLC’s “Real Simple. Real Life.” and Organizing Consultant, Avery Products Dorothy Breininger: Organizing Expert and Producer on A&E's "Hoarders; Life Coach on "Dr. Phil Show”; author, "Chicken Soup for the Soul"

Other Award Presenters & Attendees:

Chantale Bordonaro: President, NAPO Los Angeles Katherine Macey: Vice President, NAPO Los Angeles Chris McKenry: Founder, Los Angeles Organizing Awards; Director-at-Large, NAPO; Past President, NAPO Los Angeles Laura Leist: National President, NAPO Linda Levine-Quackenbush: Event Chair, 2010 Los Angeles Organizing Awards Standolyn Robertson: Immediate Past President, NAPO; organizing expert, A&E’s “Hoarders” Barry Izsak: Past President, NAPO Sandy Stelter: Treasurer, NAPO Jill Revitsky: Secretary, NAPO; 2010 Awards Nominee Angela Wallace: Director-at-Large, NAPO; Immediate Past President, NAPO-SFBA Allan Young: Associate Member Director, NAPO; CEO and Co-founder, ShelfGenie Michelle Smith Aiken: 2010 Awards Committee Member; West Coast Sales Manager, ShelfGenie Kit Anderson: President, National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD) Audrey Levine: President, The Board of Certification for Professional Organizers (BCPO®) Emily Wilska: Author, “Knack, Organizing Your Home” Valentina Sgro: Author, "Patience and the Porsche," "Organize Your Family's Schedule... In No Time" Robin Davi: Past President, NAPO Los Angeles John Trosko: Immediate Past President, NAPO Los Angeles; contributing author “The Experts Guide To Doing Things Faster” Beverly Clower and Ann Gambrell: NAPO Founders Joshua Zerkel: President, NAPO San Francisco Bay Area Gwynnae Bryd: President, NAPO Sacramento Jackie Tiani: President, NAPO Chicago Courtney Shaver: Public Relations Manager, The Container Store Lorie Marrero: Author of “The Clutter Diet: The Skinny on Organizing Your Home and Taking Control of Your Life;” creator of ClutterDiet. com Deborah Shearer: Vice President Marketing & Merchandising, Organize. com Terry Shearer: Founder, Organize. com Linda Koopersmith: Organizing expert and television host; author of “The Beverly Hills Organizer's Home Organizing Bible” Barb Schmidt: Senior Account Manager, Esselte Gus Gougas: Partner/President, OrganizIT! Heidi Chianta: 2009 Awards Recipient, “Volunteer of the Year” Kay Wade: Vice President of Design, Closet Factory Los Angeles Jaime Dietenhofer: Founder, Garage Envy

Award Categories with Recipients:

“Best Organizing Product Retailer” – The Container Store “Best Closet Design Firm” – California Closets “Best Garage Design Firm” – OrganizIT! “Best Office Organizing Product” – SureHook Hanging Folder by Pendaflex “Best Home Organizing Product” – ShelfGenie “Best Organizing Website or Blog” – Simplify 101 “Most Valuable Educational Resource” – NAPO National Conference “Most Helpful Organizing Technology” – IPhone by Apple “The Green Award for Most Eco-Friendly Organizing Product” – Method Pink Grapefruit All-Purpose Cleaner “The Green Award for Most Eco-Friendly Organizing Service” – Sara Getzkin, Hands On! Organizing Services “Best Time Management Expert” – Julie Morgenstern, Julie Morgenstern Enterprises “Philanthropy Award” – Leslie Haber, An Organized Life “Best Show Incorporating Organizing on National Television” – neat (HGTV Canada/Discovery Home Channel) “Best National Makeover Reality Television Program” – neat (HGTV Canada/Discovery Home Channel) “Best Organizing Book” - Hellen Buttigieg, ‘Organizing Outside the Box’ “Best Publication Featuring Organizational Information” – Real Simple Magazine “Best Organizer as Coach or Mentor” – Elizabeth Hagen “Most Innovative Organizer” (NAPO-LA Member vote only) – Dorothy Breininger, Delphi Center for Organization “Most Supportive or Organizer-Friendly Charity” (NAPO-LA Member vote only) – National Council of Jewish Women – Los Angeles “The Special Recognition Award” (NAPO-LA Board Member vote only) – ‘Hoarders’ (A&E)  Volunteer of the Year Award (NAPO-LA Board Member vote only) – Linda Levine-Quackenbush Raising the Bar Award (NAPO-LA Board Member vote only) – Leslie Haber, An Organized Life The Leading Edge Award (NAPO-LA Board Member vote only) – Robin Davi, Simply Arranged

Credits, Sponsors and Gift Bags:

All proceeds from the Awards benefit the National Association of Professional Organizers, Los Angeles Chapter (NAPO-LA) for its chapter educational programming. NAPO-LA is a not-for-profit organization meeting IRS Tax Code 501(c) 3 requirements.

The Awards’ were produced by NAPO-LA with production support by the Dave Linden Group, Inc. Avery Dennison was Presenting Sponsor. Additional sponsorship support was provided by Hornburg Jaguar West Hollywood. Event video produced by Corp Shorts and hosted by correspondent Jinah Kim, of KNBC and MSNBC Los Angeles. All guests received gift bags, which were filled with essential organizing supplies, gift certificates and vendor samples from top brands including Presenting Sponsor Avery Dennison. A complete list is available upon request. Table Sponsors for the evening included Avery Dennison, The Delphi Center for Organization, Get It Together LA!, OrganizingLA and Organize. com.

"Holiday in Hollywood" Giveaway:

One lucky winner at the Awards received a certificate good for a weekend use of a 2010 Jaguar XF, courtesy Hornburg Jaguar West Hollywood. Also presented to the winner was a two-night complementary stay at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa.

About Avery Dennison Office Products:

Avery Dennison Office Products (http://www. avery. com (http://www. avery. com)) markets products under the well-known Avery brand name and is one of the world's leading manufacturers of self-adhesive labels for laser and ink jet printers, labeling software, binders, sheet protectors, index and tab dividers and other office, home, and school-related supplies. Avery Dennison Office Products, a business unit of Avery Dennison Corporation, is based in Brea, California. For more information about Avery-brand products, consumers can visit the Avery Dennison Worldwide Office Products Web site at http://www. avery. com (http://www. avery. com) or call the Avery Dennison Consumer Service Center at 1-800-GO-AVERY (1-800-462-8379).

About the Organizing Awards:

The Los Angeles Organizing Awards were introduced in 2006 by the Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO-LA) to honor professional organizers, organizing retailers, organizing products services & resources, charities, technology providers, authors and the media for their contributions to the organizing industry. The Awards conclude “National Get Organized Month.”

About Raleigh Studios Hollywood:

Located in the heart of Hollywood, Raleigh Studios is the longest continuously operating movie studio in the United States. Raleigh commenced operations in 1915 as "Famous Players Fiction Studios" with a Mary Pickford production - one of the first features to be filmed on the historic site. The lot since then has hosted a who's who list of entertainment industry pioneers including Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, Walt Disney and Betty Davis in what has become a hub of television, feature film and music video production.

Organizing Awards Committee:

Members of the 2009 Los Organizing Awards Committee included: Katherine Macey, Linda Levine-Quackenbush, Erin Haas, John Trosko, Lori Gersh, Christie Gelsomino, Heather Furlong, Michelle Smith-Aiken, Arianna Gonzalez, Dolores Kaytes, Rosalind Lakomy, Robin Davi, Amanda Hughes and Gail Gray.

About NAPO-Los Angeles:

The Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO-LA) is a group of 150 professional organizers and associate members dedicated to helping individuals and businesses bring order and efficiency to their lives. The Founding Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers, "The Organizing Authority®," our mission is to develop, lead and promote professional organizers and the organizing industry since 1985. The chapter produces the Los Angeles Organizing Expo as well as the Los Angeles Organizing Awards and is the recipient of the 2008 NAPO National President's Award for innovative contributions to the organizing industry. For details visit http://www. napola. org (http://www. napola. org) or http://www. organizingawards. com (http://www. organizingawards. com).

Contact:
NAPO-Los Angeles, Director of Marketing
Heather Furlong
Telephone: (805) 577-8267
Http://www. napola. org (http://www. napola. org)

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PERSONAL CHEF LEADS CUSTOMERS ON A JOURNEY OF ADVENTURE AND DISCOVERY IN THE PURSUIT OF HEALTHY EATING

PERSONAL CHEF LEADS CUSTOMERS ON A JOURNEY OF ADVENTURE AND DISCOVERY IN THE PURSUIT OF HEALTHY EATING

Time-starved individuals and families are learning that nutrition is the key component to good health. With Savor the Flavor personal chef service, tempting and exciting natural whole foods are only a few steps away in the kitchens of central New Jersey customers. Single parents, working couples, executives and seniors are among the many health conscious people who can enjoy the convenience of a service tailored to the needs of each customer, with emphasis on the integration of nutritious whole foods, plenty of fresh produce, and savory herbs and spices.

(PRWEB) June 26, 2003

Savor the FlavorÂ’s goal is to meet the needs of the growing number of people whose time has become limited, but have not lost sight of the importance of maintaining a healthy diet. Convenient weekly, bi-weekly and occasional service plans enable individuals and families to spend more time doing what they enjoy, and less time worrying about meal planning.

Chef Paula Ricker combines her culinary education with her interest in good health and longevity to provide delicious, nutrient rich meals prepared with fresh, high quality ingredients, to her customers. "People who once relied on fast food, frozen dinners and frequent restaurant visits are realizing that nourishment and vitality are the rewards of carefully planned, home-cooked meals, without any of the additives often found in meals prepared outside the home. Turning to a personal chef alleviates the burden of having to plan, shop and prepare meals within the limited time constraints of one's hectic schedule". Customers can choose from a creative menu offering great-tasting food, variety and balance. Special diets such as vegetarian, vegan, organic and kosher can be accommodated.

Customers of Savor the Flavor receive a free consultation to establish a culinary profile based on their likes, dislikes and any possible dietary restrictions, customized menu planning from a vast selection of classic and ethnic specialties, grocery shopping, meal preparation, packaging and reheating instructions.

Savor the Flavor can also cater your next dinner party.

For more information on Savor the Flavor, please call (908) 754-9062.

Paula Ricker is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education in New York. She completed her internship at Country Living Magazine in New York in the recipe testing and development kitchen. Her experience includes cooking in the catering department of the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel in New Jersey, various corporate dining rooms, cooking studio assistant, and as a demo chef for WegmanÂ’s Market in New Jersey.

Media Relations Expert and Public Relations Pro George Mc Quade To Appear on Cal-State Dominquez Hills Live Television Show Tonight

Media Relations Expert and Public Relations Pro George Mc Quade To Appear on Cal-State Dominquez Hills Live Television Show Tonight

Mc Quade is two-time winner of PRSA's Best Media Placement Award and Recorded 85-million Media Impressions During the WGA Strike and plans to discuss reaching out to commercial, government, nonprofit and entertainment outlets with public relations.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 10, 2008

"Advertising is dead, however public relations and integrated marketing communications and social Internet marketing are on the rise," said Vice President George Mc Quade of MAYO Communications, an LA based international public relations firm with offices in San Diego, New York and Bern, Switzerland.

Mc Quade is scheduled to appear live tonight on the educational cable university TV station DHTV (The Center for Mediated Instruction and Distance Learning California State University), Dominguez Hills, 8:00 - 9:00 p. m., PDT. The topics covered will be public relations - "How to reach government, commercial and entertainment business media" with some predictions about new media networks storming the Internet.

The program hosted by Michael Bower, who teaches public relations at the university, will originate from the DHTV Broadband Network Studios of California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, CA and will been seen live on Cable Channel 6 in the South Bay, Cable Channel 36 in Los Angeles and regional cable television networks throughout other areas of Southern California.

"Mc Quade has been a popular expert on our TV station before, because of his world of experience of being on both sides of a microphone and camera," said Van Bridgeman, senior Producer, DHTV. "He always brings a breath of fresh air when it comes to the changing world of media relations, public affairs and public relations tactics used to reach the public and in some cases motivate consumers to take action."

MAYO Communications, a green company, was instrumental in a media campaign that led to the successful passage of California Proposition "B", a $20 billion dollar voter's initiative to clean up the air, improve the highway system and relieve congestion at the ports. Other campaigns included the economic impact of 40 Wal-Mart Superstores coming to California; a 2005 campaign to help defeat Prop 72, Mandatory Workman's Compensation measure for small and large companies of 50 employees and a controversial train whistling action in Orange county where Burlington Northern-Sante Fe announced it would blow train whistles at every intersection (90 intersections in the City of Placentia, CA alone), to reduce liability in fatal accidents. A news conference at the tracks where trains came by every 15 minutes prompted BNSF to ban train whistles at night until the PUC met on the issue.

"Consumers have finally caught up with technology, and nearly everyone has broadband access to the Internet. A TiVo digital video recorder brings your favorite television shows, movies, music, videos, and more to your TV," noted Mc Quade. "Newer Televisions allow you to pause the programs during prime time shows, like American Idol, and play them back or skip through commercials an hour later," he said.

Mc Quade is a board member and was the 2006 president of Entertainment Publicists Professional Society (EPPS) LA/NY, and served on the LA chapter of Public Relations Society of America. He founded MAYO Communications in 1995, and launched LINUX 6.0 Operating software in America, August, 1998. He has 15 years of print, TV and radio news experience winning awards in all three media.

"It is a consumer revolution, where people get their news, information on demand, when ever and where ever they want it via social websites such as MySpace, Facebook, or elsewhere Online. The entertainment and advertising agencies are realizing there are billions of dollars to be had on the Internet. And more corporations, even high tech customers are switching to PR."

MAYO Communications, an international award-winning full service public relations and marketing agency, based in Los Angeles has recorded a new record number of media inquiries and media impressions thanks to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike that put a lot of small vendors out of business in Southern California.

"Since the strike began, we garnered a record 85 million plus media impressions for Chief Economist Jack Kyser, Los Angeles County Economic Development (LAEDC)," said President Aida Mayo, MAYO Communications based in LA. "Jack was bombarded with calls from the BBC to CNN to Fox Business News and scores of business and entertainment media trades from Forbes to the Hollywood Reporter."

MAYO has been the media relations agency of record for LAEDC since 2001, and last year set a new record of 200 million media impressions, compared to 150 million impressions in 2006. "We were calling Chief Economist Jack Kyser at home and on the weekends for TV, radio and print interviews during the WGA strike. I don't know how he was able to finish the 2008-09 LAEDC Economic Forecast, or anything else during the labor dispute," explained Mc Quade. "We found a lot of global media interest, because the Forecast came out the week of the Oscars, the first real awards show involving writers."

About MAYO
MAYO Communications (www. MayoCommunications. com) is a full service marketing communications and PR firm with offices in LA, San Diego, New York and Bern, Switzerland, serving celebrity, corporate, government and nonprofit clients. MAYO offers media relations, media training and corporate communications.

A short list of clients have included: USC, Wal-Mart, California Chamber of Commerce, Southern California Leadership Council, SafeMedia Corporation, World-Trade Center LA/LB, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) with Chief Economist Jack Kyser, senior vice president. On the entertainment side the short list includes: H20 Productions, Whittaker Bay TV drama on Fox Television this fall; Artists Eddie Money, Benny Mardones, Stevie Wonder, Saints of the Underground (legendary rock artists from Alice Cooper, Ratt and Warrant) on Warrior Records.

The MAYO niche: "We don't guarantee media, we just get it!"

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Online Forex Trading Company Prime4x Named Official Partner In 6th Middle East Forex Trading Expo

Online Forex Trading Company Prime4x Named Official Partner In 6th Middle East Forex Trading Expo

Prime4x, one of the fastest-growing players in the online Forex trading scene, is set to participate in the upcoming Middle East Forex Trading Expo 2010. The highly anticipated event gives traders, investors and other industry professionals the opportunity to share Forex trading news and information.

Dubai, UAE (PRWEB) May 6, 2010

Prime4x, one of the fastest-growing companies in the online Forex trading (http://www. prime4x. com) industry, has been named the official partner for the upcoming Middle East Forex Trading Expo & Conference 2010.

Now in its sixth year, the Middle East Forex Trading Expo & Conference brings together a network of international exhibitors and sponsors to educate novice and seasoned traders in the Arab world. Carrying the theme "Trade with Confidence," this year's expo will be held on May 20-21, 2010, at the Habtoor Grand Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon.
At the Prime4x booth, clients and event attendees will have the chance to interact with the company's representatives and learn about the company and its services.

Organized by the Arabcom Group, the Expo has been established as the premiere conference and exhibition on the Foreign Exchange industry in the region. Geared specifically towards Forex traders and investors in the Middle East, this year's Expo is expected to have more than 1,000 attendees and exhibitors from all over the world.

The event will also give the attendees the chance to participate in the educational sessions, and share news and information with some of the leading experts in the online Forex trading industry. The conference agenda will cover topics such as the current trends and opportunities in Forex trading, Forex trading software (http://www. prime4x. com/content/meta_trader4_overview/12/index. html), the industry outlook, and trading strategies that can help to improve investment decisions, among other topics.

To learn more about Prime4x and its activities in the upcoming Middle East Forex Trading Expo and Conference, visit Prime4x. com, or call +971-4-293-0118.

About Prime4x:
Prime4X is one of the fastest-growing online Forex trading service providers in the industry, offering unique and individualized service to Forex traders worldwide. The company provides a wide range of financial solutions geared towards addressing the needs of large corporations, institutional investors and private clients. Learn more about the company by visiting http://www. prime4x. com (http://www. prime4x. com), or calling +971-4-293-0118.

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Work-Related Online Access and Use of Online Tools is Gaining Ground amongst Physicians – See the Results of the 2005 Physician Insight Survey

Work-Related Online Access and Use of Online Tools is Gaining Ground amongst Physicians – See the Results of the 2005 Physician Insight Survey

Work-related online access and use of online tools is gaining ground amongst physicians. While searching for health information online is an established practice among physicians, pharmaceutical companies must ensure the information they provide is accurate and user-friendly for physicians who have limited time. This PowerPoint insight survey pack identifies the growth potential for online tools.

(PRWEB) December 2, 2005

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c28748 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c28748)) has announced the addition of Ehealth Physician Insight Survey: 2005 Survey Results Overview to their offering.

Work-related online access and use of online tools is gaining ground amongst physicians. While searching for health information online is an established practice among physicians, pharmaceutical companies must ensure the information they provide is accurate and user-friendly for physicians who have limited time. This PowerPoint insight survey pack identifies the growth potential for online tools.

This report contains the results from a survey of 782 physicians in Europe, the US and Japan regarding their information requirements and online behaviour. It includes an examination of physician attitudes towards the key eHealth markets including continuing medical education, eDetailing, ePrescribing and eSampling. The report provides an analysis of specific physician usage and preferences, such as preferred contact methods, website technology features, common obstacles and deterrences. It gives insight into how physicians would like to use online tools to change the relationship with their patients and the tools that can help them to do so.

Physicians across countries have specific yet similar preferences regarding the sources of the online information and online tools they use as well how physicians are being contacted. There is an increasing interest level by physicians to use email, disease management and compliance tools to monitor their patients health. Online advertisements and product websites are also gaining ground in driving consumers to inquire about specific medications.

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c28748 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c28748)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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OlÂ’ Blue, USAÂ’s 'Ask The Law' Radio Marathon program starts August 23

OlÂ’ Blue, USAÂ’s 'Ask The Law' Radio Marathon program starts August 23

The purpose of the 'Ask the Law' radio and Internet program is to have drivers or truckers call/E-mail in and pose questions relating to safety and legal issues concerning commercial vehicles and be answered by law enforcement.

Van Nuys, Calif. (PRWEB) August 21, 2005

OlÂ’ Blue, USA, along with officials from law enforcement, will be in the studios of ABC Radio the fourth week of August.

They will be heard on the Midnight Trucking Radio Network, based in Arlington, TX, and on Sirius Satellite Radio’s Open Road Café, broadcasting from its Dallas, TX, studios, doing 18 hours “live” of Ol’ Blue, USA’s “Ask The Law” radio program, from August 23 through August 26.

The purpose of the “Ask the Law” radio program is to have truckers call in and pose questions relating to safety and legal issues concerning commercial vehicles. As you might imagine, this often makes for lively discussions, and the program has developed a huge following and listenership.

Joining OlÂ’ Blue, USAÂ’s Founder RJ Taylor will be Sr. Trooper Monty Dial with the Texas Highway Patrol (Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Div.). On Tuesday, August 23, Sgt. Jim Brokaw with the Nebraska State Patrol (Carrier Enforcement Div.) will be the special guest. On Wednesday August 24, the special guest will be Officer Dana Proffet with the Indiana State Police (Motor Carrier Div.).

To participate in Ol’ Blue, USA’s “Ask The Law” on the Midnight Trucking Radio Network, phone 1-800-288-9227. To reach Ol’ Blue, USA’s “Ask The Law” on the Open Road Café, the number to call is 1-888-782-5966.

Scheduled Dates and Times:

Midnight Trucking Radio Network:

Tuesday, Aug. 23, midnight to 5 a. m. Central Time - a total of 5 hours “live.”

Open Road Café:

Tuesday, Aug. 23, 6 a. m. to 10 a. m. Central Time - a total of 4 hours “live.”

Wednesday, Aug. 24, 5 a. m. to 10 a. m. Central Time - a total of 5 hours “live.”

Thursday, Aug 25, noon to 2 p. m. Central Time - “live from the GATS”.

Friday, Aug 26, 10 a. m. to noon Central Time - ”live from the GATS”.

“Ask The Law” also has an Internet program at www. AskTheLaw. org

Founded in 1986, OlÂ’ Blue, USA (United Safety Alliance, Inc.) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to highway safety education, and to improving relations between the motoring public, law enforcement and commercial drivers. It works toward these goals by conducting free programs at truck industry events, truck stops, community events and public schools around the country, and through its various programs on truckerÂ’s radio heard throughout North America.

These programs take place during Ol’ Blue, USA’s annual Safety Tour with its 1951 tractor and 53-foot “rolling billboard” trailer. This trailer showcases sponsor logos and serves as the stage for the Ol’ Blue team’s mock truck inspections and other safety demonstrations. For details visit Ol’ Blue, USA’s Safety Tour page www. SafetyTour. org.

The “Ask the Law” program, sponsored in part by ALCOA Wheel Products, is broadcast live throughout North America four times each year.

Additional information about OlÂ’ Blue, USA and its many programs is available by visiting its Website at www. OlBlueUSA. org.

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Oil Hits All-Time High Amid Peaking Supplies, Soaring Demand

Oil Hits All-Time High Amid Peaking Supplies, Soaring Demand

Waning global production, geopolitical fears, push crude to historic heights. "Welcome to peak oil," one expert says

San Francisco, Calif. (PRWEB) August 2, 2007

Crude oil prices surged to all-time nominal highs this week, eclipsing last summer's record and renewing fears that world oil production may have reached its historic peak. Front-month crude futures on NYMEX closed at $78.21 a barrel on Tuesday -- $1.38 higher than the previous high of $77.03 set on July 14, 2006 amid shutdowns at Alaska's Prudhoe Bay oil fields and a widening military conflict in Lebanon.

The previous all-time settlement high of $77.03 was set July 14, 2006 amid shutdowns at Alaska's Prudhoe Bay oil fields and a widening military conflict in Lebanon.

This summer, market watchers say many of the same fears remain -- and some have worsened. While oil is flowing again in Alaska, crude output from key global producers is ebbing. Mexico -- the United States' second biggest supplier -- reports that crude production from its national oil company PEMEX fell 19% from last year and could run out in as few as seven years.

Production from the North Sea continues to fall from its 2000 peak, while Nigeria, a top global exporter, is struggling to keep crude flowing in the face of a bitter insurgency targeting Western oil operations. Meanwhile, conflicts in the Middle East continue to simmer with the specter of a clash with Iran looming large over the Persian Gulf, the source of 28% of global crude exports.

Perhaps most worrisome for oil markets are growing indications that Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, may have peaked. Crude output has fallen 10% over last year and many observers say the desert kingdom -- and by extension OPEC -- may be unable to boost flows to cool prices.

"A new meta-concern is beginning to take hold," says Richard Katz with SF Informatics, an energy-education organization based in San Francisco. "Everywhere you look, crude production has either hit a plateau or is declining." If the trend continues, he says, world oil production as a whole may tip into permanent decline, if it hasn't done so already. "Welcome to peak oil," says Katz.

Despite skyrocketing prices, the world's thirst for oil remains as strong as ever, raising fears of further spikes. Americans are hitting the road in record numbers this summer and business activity appears brisk, with the economy growing at an annual rate of 3.4% in the second quarter. Meanwhile, rapidly industrializing nations such as China and India have emerged as powerful new draws on oil supplies.

The combination of anemic supply and surging demand has some market watchers predicting stratospheric oil price levels within months. Goldman Sachs now says that $100 oil may be months away and CIBC World Markets says it could arrive next year.

The triple-digit forecasts from Goldman and CIBC come on the heels of unusually grim outlooks issued by two major industry groups. A report in July by the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned of imminent shortfalls in five years. And the National Petroleum Council, an industry group chaired by Lee Raymond, retired chief of ExxonMobil, said in its report "Facing the Hard Truths about Energy" that "oil and gas may run short in 2015."

With increasing signs that high oil prices are here to stay or may climb higher, experts are wondering how high oil can go before it stifles economic growth. Some observers say surging oil prices played a role in the recent stock market plunge. "Higher oil is starting to hurt, said Larry Peruzzi, equity trader at Boston Company Asset Management, as reported last week in the Wall Street Journal.

Longer term, the bleak logic of peak oil, which promises continuing declines in petroleum output for decades, has led some analysts to declare the coming end of the oil age and the energy-intensive way of life that goes with it. James Howard Kunstler, author of "The Long Emergency", says the oil crunch could threaten the stability of the global financial system that owes its existence to oil-driven economic growth.

"Perhaps the most imminent danger," he said in a recent blog, "is that the financial markets, which have been driving our insane, hollowed-out economy, will soon recognize what's in store and implode, creating a crisis of capital that will leave us with no ability to make any emergency investments."

Given peak oil's wide-reaching ramifications, Katz with SF Informatics urges an all-out education program along with a new Manhattan Project to deal with the fallout from diminishing oil availability. "We're going to have to come to terms with peak oil sooner or later," he says. "Probably much sooner than you think."

About SF Informatics
SF Informatics represents a group of citizens committed to researching and communicating critical environmental trends worldwide. Among its projects is a data-rich and colorful poster called The Oil Age that traces the history of oil production worldwide and displays key energy statistics from government and industry sources. Copies of The Oil Age poster can be purchased at www. oilposter. org. It will be on display at the American Museum of Science and Energy, Oak Ridge, TN, September 7, 2007- January 7, 2008 as part of Indiana University's "Places & Spaces: Mapping Science" exhibit. For more information: dave @ oilposter. org.

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GetEducated. com Online School Reviews to Support Project Linus Charity for Children

GetEducated. com Online School Reviews to Support Project Linus Charity for Children

Online university ranking group to give donations to Project Linus for online degree reviews it receives in June. Project Linus provides blankets to needy, ill and traumatized babies and toddlers. The charity was chosen by a GetEducated employee whose child was hospitalized earlier this year. GetEducated. com is supporting charities as part of its online university reviews project, which gathers public opinion about distance learning degrees and colleges.

Essex Junction, VT (PRWEB) June 10, 2010

GetEducated. com’s employees have chosen Project Linus, a nonprofit charity for sick children, to receive donations from its national online school reviews project for the month of June.

GetEducated. com will donate $1 for every valid online degree review (http://www. geteducated. com) posted to its website by online college students and the general public in June.

Project Linus donates handmade blankets and quilts to hospitalized, ill and needy children.

GetEducated. com, a consumer group that publishes online degree rankings, supports a different charity each month as part of its online university review incentive program. The charities are chosen by the employees of GetEducated.

Melissa Eubank, GetEducated's Director of Information Services, chose Project Linus as the June beneficiary. Eubank learned about Project Linus firsthand when her 18-month-old son, Xavier, became ill and was admitted to the hospital.

"A nurse came in with a blanket that had race cars on it," recalls Eubank. The blanket took the place of the typical institutional, white hospital blanket.

"For the two days we were in the hospital, if I took the blanket away from Xavier, he'd pull it back," says Eubank. "He wanted to be touching it. It made him feel comfortable and safe, and that made me feel better, too."

Since its founding in 1995, Project Linus (http://www. projectlinus. org) has given away more than 3 million homemade blankets and quilts.

GetEducated is collecting online university reviews from the public and verified online students in an effort to help consumers make more informed choices about the best online schools.

Other charities that GetEducated. com has supported in 2010 as part of its efforts to build a national system of online degree reviews include Doctors Without Borders and the Arbor Foundation.

About: Founded in 1989, GetEducated. com is a consumer group that reviews and ranks online university degree programs along the dimensions of cost, quality and credibility. The group issues report cards on accredited online degree programs in an effort to bring transparency to the online education selection process in terms of cost, public perception and student satisfaction.

CONTACT: Vicky Phillips, GetEducated. com, LLC, Essex Junction, VT. 05452. 802-899-4866. Website: http://www. geteducated. com (http://www. geteducated. com)

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A Man's Dream Job - All Wrapped Up and Ready To Go

A Man's Dream Job - All Wrapped Up and Ready To Go

Man bites dog! Well, not really... but Frank Gratton has definitely turned the tables on the thousands of women who've opted to make their way in a man's business world. In search of a "happy business" to build a retirement nest egg for he and his wife, he researched and studied his way into the woman-oriented gift basket industry... and he loves it.

Thorndale, PA (PRWEB) December 2, 2005

A woman in a man's world... old news, right? Well, Frank Gratton, as a man working in an industry dominated by women, puts a new twist on that old tale of a person excelling outside the expected norms. Frank is a man who creates gift baskets... and he does it with panache!

Gratton stared his career in the furniture industry and admits that creating gift baskets is quite a shift. But life has a way of choosing a path for us, at times. When bitten by the entrepreneurial bug, Frank began researching retail business ideas, and found the gift basket business intriguing. He started buying merchandise and worked with a web design company to create a web site (http://www. heartfilledbaskets. com (http://www. heartfilledbaskets. com)). As his plan unfolded to build a business that would one day sustain him and his wife Alecia after retirement, he found himself alone in a sea of women who knew a great deal more about the gift industry than he did. "It was a daunting realization," he says.

Not one to quit without a fight, Frank put his sales management experience to good use and dug his heels in, making the decision to learn all there was to learn about the gift industry and gift baskets in particular. "I'm now as capable as my female counterparts to serve the gift-buying public," he says, "and I love the gift business. No one's unhappy when they're buying gifts. It's a joyful business, and I enjoy being able to work with customers -- both individuals and corporate clients -- to find the exact gift they're looking for, even to creating a special theme gift basket for them."

Gratton says he knows from past experience that providing personal service and going the extra mile can be very important. "It's especially true when you're working with corporate customers who will likely be buying many gifts throughout the years," he notes. "I encourage our corporate clients to taste the foods we offer in our gourmet baskets for instance, so they'll know they can be proud of what they're sending. Right now, I'm confident that I'm well-stocked with the best gourmet food products available, enabling me to offer my customers the very best for the coming holiday season. I know they'll be pleased."

In his quest to continue his education within the gift industry, Frank recently attended Jubliee 2005, also known as "Creative College," which is a creative gifting convention. He explains, "It's a place where gift basket business owners from around the globe gather to learn the latest techniques in basket making and attend educational classes about design, marketing to corporations, holiday gift ideas, sales training, and developing marketing plans. It's a valuable resource for gift basket education and new ideas that I can now pass on to both my corporate and personal gift buyers."

What is he most proud of in his new profession? "The unique customization for all of our corporate clients. This is something that a manufactured basket sitting on a shelf cannot do for a corporation. . . or for a personal gift, for that matter." He explains, "We offer customization not only in the gourmet food selection, but also in the way we can include the company's own promotional products, such as mugs and pens with their logos, in our basket designs. We can also imprint their company name on the color ribbon of their choice. This is the kind of customer service that my sales management experience was invaluable in teaching me... it becomes very personal when you're helping people choose gifts, and that's what makes it fun."

Expansion? "Yes -- absolutely!" he says. "I've already expanded our online catalog to include many new gift basket ideas on HeartFilledBaskets. com, and added two more web sites for very specific types of gifts: http://www. hatboxgifts. com (http://www. hatboxgifts. com) for unusual gifts packaged in beautiful hat boxes for women, and http://baersbaerygooddogbytes. com (http://baersbaerygooddogbytes. com) for gifts for pets."

Watch out ladies - Frank Gratton is a man on a mission. He's determined to be the best man in the gift basket business, and somehow, we think he's going to make it!

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Antioch University New England Researchers Receive $225K NAMI Contract

Antioch University New England Researchers Receive $225K NAMI Contract

Antioch University New England faculty members Dr. George Tremblay and Dr. Jim Fauth to evaluate a new statewide suicide prevention program in New Hampshire. The ANE team will provide the evaluation services for three years. Dr. Tremblay and Dr. Fauth are faculty members in Antioch University New England's Department of Clinical Psychology.

Keene, NH (Vocus) December 16, 2009

Two Antioch University New England (http://www. antiochne. edu/) (ANE) faculty members, Dr. George Tremblay and Dr. Jim Fauth, will provide evaluation services for a new statewide suicide prevention program thanks to a $225K New Hampshire Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) contract. Funding begins for the project January 1, 2010.

NAMI received $1.5 million from the Garrett Lee Smith/Youth Suicide Prevention Program of the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) to implement the program.

Tremblay and Fauth, of Antioch New England’s Center for Research on Psychological Practice (CROPP) (http://www. antiochne. edu/cp/cropp. cfm), and their team will provide the evaluation services for three years. They will gather evaluation data from interviews, surveys, tracking systems, and other records maintained by the program. Their evaluation will address the process, outcomes, and impact of the statewide prevention program, as well as contribute to the national cross-site evaluation. The resulting data is intended to lead program improvements over time. The research team includes several Antioch New England students. Dr. Martha Dunn, adjunct faculty member and graduate of Antioch New England’s Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology (http://www. antiochne. edu/cp/default. cfm? nav=1), has been hired as project manager.

About Antioch University New England and its Center for Research on Psychological Practice (CROPP).

This is ANE's forty-fifth year as an institution of higher education. Located in Keene, New Hampshire, ANE offers rigorous, practice-oriented, values-based graduate and certificate programs to more than one thousand students. Programs in education, environmental studies, management, and psychology reflect a dedication to activism, social justice, community service, and sustainability.

ANE’s Department of Clinical Psychology established the Center for Research on Psychological Practice (CROPP) (http://www. antiochne. edu/cp/cropp. cfm) to address emerging educational aspects of doctoral training in clinical psychology that are not regularly included within the usual professional psychology curriculum. CROPP strives to provide a high-quality and unique training experience to ANE doctoral students through active involvement in practice based participatory research collaborations with agencies and caregivers throughout the region. Doctoral students are involved in all CROPP projects, thereby developing a rare skill set that is highly attractive to internship and employers alike. For more information about Antioch University New England and CROPP visit our web site at: www. antiochne. edu.

About the National Alliance for Mental Health

NAMI is a grassroots mental health advocacy organization. NAMI's support and public education efforts are focused on educating America about mental illness, offering resources to people in need, and insisting that mental illness become a high national priority. To learn more about NAMI visit: http://www. nami. org/ (http://www. nami. org/)

About Antioch University

Antioch University is a five-campus university located in four states. Each campus has its own distinct academic programs, community life, and regional or national identity. Antioch University is founded on principles of rigorous liberal arts education, innovative experiential learning and socially engaged citizenship. The multiple campuses of the University nurture in their students the knowledge, skills and habits of reflection to excel as lifelong learners, democratic leaders and global citizens who live lives of meaning and purpose. For more information visit: www. antioch. edu.

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Firstmark Credit Union Selects Adobe SiteCatalyst, powered by Omniture for Reliability, Stability and Advanced Capabilities

Firstmark Credit Union Selects Adobe SiteCatalyst, powered by Omniture for Reliability, Stability and Advanced Capabilities

Firstmark Credit Union announced the selection of Adobe as its provider for online business optimization software.

San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) November 17, 2010

Firstmark Credit Union announced the selection of Adobe as its provider for online business optimization software. With more than 2 million pageviews each month, Firstmark Credit Union has replaced its previous analytics solution with Adobe SiteCatalyst. This change will provide a deeper level of understanding about key business drivers and how to improve the online user experience.

“Adobe SiteCatalyst is the best-of-breed provider in this space and the gold standard by which everyone else is measured,” said Fred Hagerman, Chief Marketing Officer, Firstmark Credit Union. “With the insights gained from SiteCatalyst, we are already seeing enhancements to some of our conversion rates.”

SiteCatalyst is part of the Adobe Online Marketing Suite, powered by Omniture, and is a highly scalable solution that provides marketers with actionable, real-time intelligence about online strategies and marketing initiatives.

About Firstmark Credit Union
Firstmark Credit Union provides financial services to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Bexar County, as well as education-related employees in Bexar County and the 12 surrounding counties; and their relatives. Established in 1932, the Credit Union serves over 90,000 members and manages more than $700 million in assets. For more information, go to firstmarkcu. org.

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NAS Leaders to Speak at Garden State Council - SHRM 18th Annual State Conference & Expo, Will Emphasize Maximizing Interactive Recruitment Marketing

NAS Leaders to Speak at Garden State Council - SHRM 18th Annual State Conference & Expo, Will Emphasize Maximizing Interactive Recruitment Marketing

NAS Recruitment Communications is pleased to announce that Vice President Tara Repucci, along with Laura McPeck, Director, Business Development, will be speaking at the upcoming Garden State Council - SHRM 18th Annual State Conference & Expo on October 26, 2009.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) August 27, 2009

NAS Recruitment Communications is pleased to announce that Vice President Tara Repucci, along with Laura McPeck, Director, Business Development, will be speaking at the upcoming Garden State Council - SHRM 18th Annual State Conference & Expo on October 26, 2009. The Conference, being held in Long Branch, NJ, will focus on the "Blueprint for a Changing Reality" and will provide insight into positioning organizations for growth and prosperity.

According to Laura McPeck, "We will be presenting an educational session on October 26th that concentrates on 'Interactive Recruitment Marketing: Navigating the Internet & Web 2.0 Technology to Attract A-Level Talent.' Participants will gain a clear picture of the current online recruiting landscape," she said, "including a thorough understanding of interactive strategy development from website design and social networking to Web 2.0 execution."

The session, beginning at 11:15 a. m., will show how complicated online recruiting has become, while demonstrating techniques to cut through the clutter and develop the most effective online strategy to reach potential candidates.

For further information on Repucci and McPeck's upcoming speaking engagement at the Garden State Council SHRM Conference, please contact lmcpeck@nasrecruitment. com. You can also check the NAS website to learn about all upcoming NAS speaking engagements at http://nasrecruitment. com/talenttips/speakersbureau. html (http://nasrecruitment. com/talenttips/speakersbureau. html).

NAS Recruitment Communications, an agency of McCann Worldgroup, delivers best-of-class HR strategy solutions for online and offline candidate engagement and specialized expertise in career websites, onboarding, employee communication and HR metrics. Creating Demand. Delivering Talent. Changing Lives.

Contact:

Helen Petersburg
NAS Recruitment Communications
216-468-8111
Www. nasrecruitment. com

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Active Endpoints' ActiveBPEL Designer Voted "Best Integration Tool" in SOA World Reader's Choice Awards

Active Endpoints' ActiveBPEL Designer Voted "Best Integration Tool" in SOA World Reader's Choice Awards

Active Endpoints, Inc., the leading provider of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) orchestration products and services, today announced ActiveBPEL™ Designer has been named "Best Integration Tool" by the readers of SOA World.

Shelton, CT (PRWEB) July 28, 2007

Active Endpoints, Inc., the leading provider of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) orchestration products and services, today announced ActiveBPEL™ Designer has been named "Best Integration Tool" by the readers of SOA World.

According to SYS-CON, publisher of SOA World, the awards recognize the best tools, solutions and education offerings in 20 categories. Winners were selected through reader-submitted nominations, followed by online voting at SOA World Online (http://soa. sys-con. com (http://soa. sys-con. com)). The awards were announced following the SOA World Conference and Expo 2007 East in New York, produced by SYS-CON Events.

"Active Endpoints is dedicated to bringing innovation to composite application development, helping companies make the most of standards-based technology to optimize their SOA investments," said Fred Holahan, co-founder and chairman of Active Endpoints. "Early adopters of any technology are often the most vociferous and critical users. We are deeply gratified to be recognized as a best-in-class solutions provider by this educated community."

ActiveBPEL Designer is the premier integrated development environment for rapidly building, testing and deploying BPEL-based applications. A native Eclipse Ready™ technology, ActiveBPEL Designer is used by thousands of SOA architects and developers to build loosely-coupled, composite application systems.

Unlike other BPEL design tools, which offer unwieldy pre-structured graphing interfaces, the free ActiveBPEL Designer provides an intuitive, drag-and-drop diagramming canvas with all BPEL processing constructs close at hand. What's more, users can create custom BPEL process components, save them onto the tool palette, and test their processes using advanced simulation capabilities, dramatically improving developer productivity and application quality.

"The entire team at SYS-CON Media congratulates Active Endpoints for winning a 2007 SOA World Reader's Choice Award," said Roger Strukhoff, Editorial Director and Group Publisher at SYS-CON Media. "SOA World readers are developers and architects who manage very sophisticated projects, and they have spoken. Their Reader's Choice selections for 2007 represent only the best, most useful SOA-related products and services available anywhere in the world."

The ActiveBPEL product suite from Active Endpoints is the best-of-breed solution to incorporate BPEL to process-enable SOA implementations.

About Active Endpoints, Inc.: 
Active Endpoints is the leading provider of SOA orchestration solutions that enable organizations to build and deploy composite, process-driven information systems based on WS-BPEL, the SOA orchestration standard. From open source to mission-critical deployments, Active Endpoints allows users quickly adapt to evolving customer demands by reducing the cost of integration, leveraging infrastructure investments, and enabling the sharing of business processes with customers, partners, and suppliers. More ISVs, financial services, government, telecommunications, high technology, and retail organizations use Active Endpoints' solutions than any other BPEL technology. Headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, Active Endpoints is privately held.
More information is available at http://www. active-endpoints. com (http://www. active-endpoints. com).

© 2007 Active Endpoints Inc. ActiveBPEL is a trademark of Active Endpoints, Inc. Eclipse and Eclipse Ready are trademarks of Eclipse Foundation, Inc. All other company and product names are the property of their respective owners.

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Ash Stevens Inc. CEO to Chair Session On Cancer Drug Development at American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting

Ash Stevens Inc. CEO to Chair Session On Cancer Drug Development at American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting

Ash Stevens Inc.™ (ASI) President and CEO Dr. Stephen Munk will chair an educational session for the Chemistry in Cancer Research Working Group (CICR) at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting on Saturday, April 12 at the San Diego Convention Center. Dr. Munk's session will highlight the unique developmental challenges of safely manufacturing highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) used in cancer drugs.

Detroit, MI (PRWEB) April 12, 2008

Detroit-April 12, 2008-Ash Stevens Inc.™ (ASI) President and CEO Dr. Stephen Munk will chair an educational session for the Chemistry in Cancer Research Working Group (CICR) at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting on Saturday, April 12 at the San Diego Convention Center.

Dr. Munk's session will highlight the unique developmental challenges of safely manufacturing highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) used in cancer drugs. Speakers from Genzyme Corporation, SRI International, Infinity Pharmaceuticals, and Abbott Laboratories will participate in the session, titled "From Chemistry to the Clinic: Pathways for Drug Discovery and Development Part 4: Chemical Development: Translating a Potent Agent into a Registered Product."

About Ash Stevens, Inc.
Headquartered in Detroit, Ash Stevens, Inc. (ASI) was founded in 1962 to service the chemical research needs of the Federal Government. ASI has extensive experience in the development and scale-up of commercial cancer APIs and shares a longstanding and successful relationship with the National Cancer Institute. ASI has a total of 11 FDA approved drug substances in its portfolio. The company has more than 50 employees and holds patents in both medicinal and process chemistry. For more information, visit www. ashstevens. com.

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