Susan Hardy Moves to Stone Mountain School to Become Executive Director

Susan Hardy Moves to Stone Mountain School to Become Executive Director

Hardy Leaves Post as Executive Director at Adirondack Leadership Expeditions, Continues on in Aspen Education Group Family of Programs

Black Mountain, NC (PRWEB) June 6, 2007

Susan Hardy, M. Ed., has accepted the position of executive director for Stone Mountain School in Black Mountain, North Carolina, effective July 1, 2007. Stone Mountain School, a member of Aspen Education Group, is a therapeutic boarding school for boys ages 11-16 with learning differences or disabilities, attention deficit disorder (ADD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Hardy currently serves as executive director of Adirondack Leadership Expeditions, also a program of Aspen Education Group, in Upstate New York. More information about Adirondack's new executive director will be forthcoming. The current executive director for Stone Mountain School, Sam Moore, will be continuing on in the role of admissions director.

"We are thrilled to welcome Susan to the Stone Mountain School family," said Bo Turner, senior vice president for residential schools and programs at Aspen. "She is highly talented and possesses the innovation and determination to continue this program's success. Her dedication to her students and their families, and the ease with which she builds positive relationships with key constituencies will be of great value to the SMS family."

Hardy brings to this position 17 years of experience in the therapeutic education industry, the last two of which have been at Adirondack. Her previous positions within the industry have included regional administrator and director of education in which she successfully worked toward earning Joint Commission and academic accreditations. She earned her masters of education from Vanderbilt University and her bachelors of science in education from the University of Illinois.

Stone Mountain School is located on a 100-acre mountain setting campus in western North Carolina. Stone Mountain School offers numerous outdoor activities that have both a recreation and therapeutic benefit. The beautiful yet rustic surrounding serves as an experiential classroom where the natural and logical consequences of daily living are clear and understood. The program offers group therapy and academics through an adventure-based experiential model. Stone Mountain School creates a caring yet highly structured community by setting living and academic group size limits. Staff teach basic living skills while implementing the Level System of Personal Development that is at the core of assisting young men toward responsible, self-managing behavior.

Stone Mountain School is a proud member of Aspen Education Group, the nation's largest and most comprehensive network of therapeutic schools and programs. Aspen Education Group offers professionals and families the opportunity to choose from a variety of therapeutic settings in order to best meet a student's unique academic and emotional needs. Aspen Education Group has been profiled by major news and television organizations around the world, including U. S. News and World Report, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today and People magazine, as well as on CNN, ABC's 20/20 and Good Morning America, NBC's The Today Show and Dateline NBC, National Public Radio and the syndicated television show Dr. Phil. Aspen is a division of CRC Health Group, the nation's largest chemical dependency and related behavioral health organization. For more information about Aspen Education Group, visit www. aspeneducation. com or call (888) 972-7736. For more information about Stone Mountain School, visit www. stonemountainschool. com or call (888) 631-5994.

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City of Burbank Gets Animated with the First Annual Creative Talent Network Animation Expo

City of Burbank Gets Animated with the First Annual Creative Talent Network Animation Expo

Launched in 2004 CTN (The Creative Talent Network) is a virtual community of animation artists from some of the highest grossing films in the history of. For the first time this group of world class professional talent from the animation industry will converge for 3-days. In honor of this event and CTN the city will proclaim it "Animation Week" in Burbank Ca. Get connected and more during this intense weekend full of educational programs, demonstrations, technology showcases, recruiting events, parties and after-hour networking. Whether a professional, student or fan, everyone will leave CTN-X with more than they walked in with whether it's a job, an idea, or career connection.

Burbank, CA (PRWEB) October 28, 2009

Launched in 2004 CTN (The Creative Talent Network) is a virtual community of animation artists from some of the highest grossing films in the history of. For the first time this group of world class professional talent from the animation industry will converge for 3-days. In honor of this event and CTN the city will proclaim it "Animation Week" in Burbank Ca. Get connected and more during this intense weekend full of educational programs, demonstrations, technology showcases, recruiting events, parties and after-hour networking. Whether a professional, student or fan, everyone will leave CTN-X with more than they walked in with whether it's a job, an idea, or career connection.

"After 5 years of hosting smaller events I am honored and excited to be able to bring together the creators of "The Little Mermaid", "Aladdin", "Shrek", "Kung Fu Pangda" and more. Artists are coming from Italy, Germany, Ireland, Canada and the US for this once in a lifetime opportunity. The animation industry is talent driven and it is my pleasure to put their contributions and knowledge center stage." says Tina Price founder of CTN and award winning animator, industry pioneer and 24 year former animation professional with the Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Now only 4 weeks away, here are a few of the signature events that will be happening at the Expo:
  Legendary Cartoonist Ronald Searle Endorses CTN-X. "I am happy for my name to be used in association with the CTN-Xpo. I am very pleased to be honored like this & quite surprised that people still think of me!" ~ Ronald Searle. Join this first ever tribute to one of if not the greatest cartoonist of this century through the voices of those he's inspired.  Spotlight Interviews with legendary creatives such as Peter de Sève, Mike Mignola and more. Talent from Dreamworks Animation, Pixar, Sony Image Works, Disney Animation and more talk casually about their careers and share industry secrets.  Over 50 presenters who have contributed to some of the highest grossing films in the history of animation covering creative tips and trade secrets from design, VFX, directing and more.  60 exhibitors including 'LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS' and 'SPEED TALENT' studio portfolio reviews.  Special Screenings of "The Secret of the Kells" followed by round table discussions with the Producer and Director moderated by LA Film Critic Charles Solomon. "Banjo the Woodpile Cat" 30 years later with Don Bluth and Gary Goldman moderated by Cartoon Brew Founder and Animation Historian Jerry Beck.  Recession Buster Raffle. $1000 cash plus prizes. One winner a day. Signed exclusive sketchbooks and limited edition promotional art from "How to Train Your Dragon".  CTN-X at night where the conversation continues until midnight.

"We are proud to host the first-ever Animation Expo," says Burbank's Deputy City Manager Joy Forbes. "Our city is known around the world for its state-of-the-art studios and production facilities. This will be such a tremendous occasion for the most talented animators in the country and we look forward to their arrival in November."

CTN-X opens its doors Friday, November 20th thru Sunday, November 22nd at the Burbank Marriott Convention Center conveniently located adjacent from the Burbank Airport and Amtrak Train stations with tickets starting at $25 for exhibit floor, $55 a day pass and $125 for a 3-day pass. Discounted rates are available to students, active military and professional industry organizations. For more information, please visit: www. ctnanimationexpo. com.

ABOUT THE CREATIVE TALENT NETWORK
Founded in 2004 by 25 year Walt Disney veteran Tina Price, the Creative Talent Network (CTN) is an exclusive virtual community of top talent professional artists from the animation gaming, film and video industries. CTN is a self funded community with the support of its sponsors and professional members and provides services in the form of educational programs, promotional tools, inspiring workshops and networking opportunities. CTN events help talented artists connect, get jobs and reach their goals both locally and internationally each and every year. For more information, please visit: www. creativetalentnetwork. com.

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Tenrox Hosts its 2006 User Group Conference in San Diego

Tenrox Hosts its 2006 User Group Conference in San Diego

Tenrox is holding its second annual User Group Conference to be held October 25 – 27, 2006 at the Catamaran Resort and Spa in San Diego, California.

Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) September 20, 2006

Tenrox -- the leading provider of workflow-driven Project Workforce Management software -- announces its second annual User Group Conference to be held October 25 – 27, 2006 at the Catamaran Resort and Spa in San Diego, California. The two and a half day conference will host informative and educational presentations from Tenrox’s senior management on the company’s new Project Workforce Management software product road map, new features and improvements. The conference will feature a presentation by special guest speaker David Hofferberth, Managing Director of Service Performance Insight (SPI) Research, as well as, presentations from Tenrox customers who will share informative case studies on their experiences and benefits gained from using the Tenrox Solution.

“Our User Group Conferences underscore Tenrox’s deep commitment to helping our customers maximize their investments in project and workforce management technology,” said Fady Risk, Director of Customer Satisfaction at Tenrox. “This year’s conference will provide attendees with an unparalleled opportunity to receive hands-on training from our best experts, network with their peers, share experiences with professionals and colleagues in the industry, comment on the direction of our products, and assess their organization’s current and future direction in project and workforce management.”

Headlining the three-day conference is David Hofferberth, Managing Director of Service Performance Insight (SPI) Research. Hofferberth’s keynote address, “The 21st Century Service-Driven Organization”, will provide a look at the latest challenges and trends in the professional services industry and what needs to be improved in order to compete.

Other sessions planned for this year’s conference will include several “Ask the Experts” workshops, where attendees will have one-on-one training time with Tenrox Solutions Consultants, and also presentations on the following subjects:

· What’s New in Tenrox Release 9.0

· Payroll integration

· Project cost accounting and financial integration

· Resource planning – optimizing the project workforce in a flat world

· Travel and entertainment expense management, reimbursement and billing

· Project Planning Module

· Project Process Management

· Unifying the sales and the project workforce: CRM Integration (salesforce. com & Microsoft CRM)

· Microsoft Project Server Integration – the fundamentals of integrating a project management system with the Tenrox Project Workforce Management solution

For online registration and addition information on the conference, visit: http://www. tenrox. com/en/usergroup/index. htm (http://www. tenrox. com/en/usergroup/index. htm) or contact Anna Chang at (626) 796-6640 ext. 3400, email: anna_chang@tenrox. com.

About Tenrox

Tenrox makes it possible to manage today’s decentralized project workforce in real-time.

Its modular solution combines project/workforce management and financials, to replace the spreadsheets and internally developed systems companies currently use for cost and revenue planning, tracking and management reporting.

The Tenrox system, available on-demand or on-premises, is based on a unique graphical workflow engine, which makes it simple to configure and change. Integration with leading financial systems is built-in. Tenrox empowers the project workforce locally and provides total visibility globally.

Since 1995, Tenrox has served over 800 organizations in 50 countries including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Caterpillar, Corning Cable Systems, Fireman’s Fund Insurance, Wilmington Trust, First National Bank, Hydro Quebec, Invensys, Major Drilling, Pioneer Natural Resources, State of Wyoming, The Pentagon, University of Michigan, Fisher Scientific, Merck, and Wyeth. Tenrox software is available through direct sales channels and a network of worldwide resellers and partners.

For more information, visit www. tenrox. com, call (626) 796-6640.

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Tenrox Media Contact:

Marlene Kovac

Verrecchia Group Communications

Tel: (514) 421-1940 Ext. 148

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Imani Winds to Tread New Territories for 2005-06 Season

Imani Winds to Tread New Territories for 2005-06 Season

True to its founding mission since 1997, the African American/Latino woodwind quintet Imani Winds continues to push new cultural and musical bounds in the upcoming season with a highly anticipated second Koch International Classics release featuring deeply personal repertoire -- classical and others inspired by South American and African rhythms; a full concert and residency schedule; and a multidisciplinary project entitled Josephine Baker -- A Life of Le Jazz Hot, which surveys the life and arts of the “Black Venus” from St. Louis who became an European cultural icon in first part of the 20th century.

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 28, 2006

True to its founding mission since 1997, the African American/Latino woodwind quintet Imani Winds continues to push new cultural and musical bounds in the upcoming season with a highly anticipated second Koch International Classics release featuring deeply personal repertoire -- classical and others inspired by South American and African rhythms; a full concert and residency schedule; and a multidisciplinary project entitled Josephine Baker -- A Life of Le Jazz Hot, which surveys the life and arts of the “Black Venus” from St. Louis who became an European cultural icon in first part of the 20th century.

Praised by Gramophone and Essence Magazine for “taking the wind quintet where it rarely ventures,” Imani Winds’ 2005 breakthrough recording The Classical Underground (Koch International Classics) successfully introduced the unique Imani style of classical music, one that’s infused with cultural references, effortless elegance and profound honesty. Its equally representative follow-up (yet to be titled), also from Koch International Classics, is scheduled for release in January 2006. The repertoire ranges from Maurice Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin to Astor Piazzolla’s Fuga e Misterio, among Titilayo by Jeff Scott, French hornist and resident composer of Imani Winds; Cinco Danzas Brevas by Mario Lavista; Oblivion by Astor Piazzolla, arranged by Jeff Scott; Umoja by Valerie Coleman, also resident composer and flutist of the Ensemble; and Afro Blue by Mongo Santamaria, arranged by Valerie Coleman. 

The other highlight of the season is the momentous Josephine Baker - A Life of Le Jazz Hot in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Baker’s birth in 2006. Inspired by Ms. Baker’s pioneer spirit, Imani Winds conceptualized this three-segment, multi-faceted presentation in part as a reflection of its own uphill journey as an African-Americans/Latino wind quintet in the predominantly Euro-Asian classical music world. Entitled “Journey across the ocean,” “Elements of success,” and “Continuous rebirth,” each section comprises of American and French repertoire of Josephine Baker’s era, as well as renowned jazz vocalist René Marie singing signature works of Josephine Baker, film footage with original music, solo dance works choreographed by Christopher Huggins with original music by Valerie Coleman, and excerpts from Fred Ho’s Angels from the Rainbow commissioned by Imani Winds. The U. S. premiere takes place at Pittsburgh’s Kelly-Strayhorn Theatre of the African American Cultural Center in April 2006, followed by two additional engagements at University of Washington in St. Louis and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

On the concert front, Imani Winds traverses much of the United States in 2005-06, with highlights in New York, San Francisco, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Denver, and St. Louis. They continue to be a presence at Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, this year participating in an all-Legati program at Alice Tully Hall in New York.

The past summer brought the Ensemble multiple engagements with the Florida International Festival, as well as critically acclaimed concerts in Vancouver, Canada. The Group’s education outreach programs are also immensely popular with presenters and audiences alike, making them regulars among schools in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Virginia.

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Bulgarian M3 Communications College Becomes Affiliate of Manhattan Institute of Management

Bulgarian M3 Communications College Becomes Affiliate of Manhattan Institute of Management

M3 Communications College, the only licensed Bulgarian center for professional marketing and PR education, became an official affiliate of Manhattan Institute of Management The contract was signed in New York by Mr. Maxim Behar, M3 Communications College Chairman of Board of Trustees, and Jose Ohayon, CEO and Manhattan Institute of Management dean.

(PRWEB) July 20, 2008

M3 Communications College, the only licensed Bulgarian center for professional marketing and PR education, became an official affiliate of M. I.M

The contract was signed in New York by Mr. Maxim Behar, M3 Communications College Chairman of Board of Trustees, and Jose Ohayon, CEO and M. I.M dean.

The Manhattan Institute of Management was founded as a non-profit organization in 1984 by a group of prominent international corporate executives and entrepreneurs. The Manhattan Institute of Management is a private higher learning institution committed to offering foreign students matriculated in foreign universities a high quality, global business education. In the past 20 years, over 5000 students from almost every country on earth.

M3 Communications College is a part of M3 Communications Group, the leading Bulgarian Public Relations and Public Affairs Company, associate of Hill & Knowlton Inc.. The College is the first fully licensed professional education center for Marketing, PR and Business communications in Bulgaria.  M3 Communications College was established in 2004 and over 400 students were graduated in different programs.
 
M3 Communications College and M. I.M will issue common certificates and diplomas for their trainings, and will also prepare their programs together.

M3 Communications College's Marketing graduates will be able to continue their education in New York in the following programs: International Business Studies, Global Management Studies, International Business Management Studies, NY International MBA.

M3 Communications College's students will have the chance to attend, through the programs for distance education, the MIM lectures in New York via direct web connection.

"Manhattan Institute of Management, New York is thrilled and looks forward to a successful cooperation with M3 Communications College. Our joint MIM-M3 programs will provide our students with a unique opportunity to expand their international management education outside of Bulgaria and acquire a first hand academic experience in the American business environment. The Institute in New York offers excellent academic facilities in the heart of Wall Street, faculty from leading US academic institutions, excellent in company programs, and a wide range of specialization courses across all disciplines, from Finance to Marketing and Business Law", said especially for the press event in Sofia Jose Ohayon, CEO and dean of M. I.M.

"Again, we look forward to working with M3 and our joint students to build a better and stronger academic environment that will lead them to a successful career in the international business world",
He added.

"We are convinced that this will be a very useful partnership for both sides", Anelia Dimitrova, M3 Communications College Director said. "The cooperation in the area of education builds up a global society of experts and specialists, which will be equally valuable in Bulgaria, USA or Japan. We have put lots of efforts to make this project happen and we are very excited about the acknowledgement we have received and about the chance that we can now give to our students".

M3 Communications College's graduates which continue their education in the USA will receive Master of Business Administratiоn (MBA) by European Business School, Paris (partner of Manhattan Institute of Management). M3 Communications College is the first Bulgarian educational institute, which will be able to issue MBA degrees recognized in the European Union.

Through the affiliation contract M3 Communications College joins the global partnership network of: European Business School, France, WELLER International Business School, France, Ecole superieure de commerce westford, France, Munich Business School, Germany, European School Of Economics, Italy, The Baltic Russian Institute, Lithuania, European Business School, Russia.

The first M3 Communications College's marketing graduates will leave for New York in the beginning of September.

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K'NEX President Michael Araten to Speak at Licensing Expo

K'NEX President Michael Araten to Speak at Licensing Expo

Michael Araten, president and CEO of K'NEX Brands will participate in a panel discussion titled “Putting It Together: A Strategic Checklist for Licensees” at the upcoming Licensing International Expo in Las Vegas, NV.

Hatfield, PA (Vocus) June 5, 2010

Michael Araten, president and CEO of K'NEX Brands, an international leader in the construction toy industry, will participate in a panel discussion titled “Putting It Together: A Strategic Checklist for Licensees” at the upcoming Licensing International Expo in Las Vegas, NV.

The presentation will include a case study of licensed toy product introductions, a discussion of the factors to consider in a licensing deal, a roadmap of the partners needed to make a license successful, game theory and negotiation advice in talking to licensors and tips and best practices.

Joining Michael Araten in the panel discussion will be Ann Kearns, Vice President, Licensing for Global Toys, Sesame Workshop and Paul Sparrow, Director of Retail Development for NASCAR. K’NEX produces Sesame Street and NASCAR licensed products.

“Putting It Together: A Strategic Checklist for Licensees” will take place on Wednesday, June 9 from 11:45 a. m. to 1:15 p. m. as part of Licensing University at the Licensing International Expo in Las Vegas, NV. For more information and to register please visit http://university. licensingexpo. com/.

About K’NEX Brands
Founded in 1992, K’NEX Brands was established to make and sell what has become one of the world’s leading integrated construction systems for children. Winner of over 200 international awards and recognitions, K’NEX seeks to build young minds with its exciting product line and critically acclaimed K’NEX Education program. For more information, please visit http://www. knex. com.

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InOverOurHeads Unscripted Jewish Reality Series Premiers on Jewish Life Television Network

InOverOurHeads Unscripted Jewish Reality Series Premiers on Jewish Life Television Network

InOverOurHeads, the first unscripted Jewish reality television series, premiers today on the first global network devoted to what it means to be Jewish, JLTV - the Jewish Life Television Network. InOverOurHeads sneaks a peek at the crazy lives of a few close friends. Coping with the realities of their restless existence as young, Jewish parents, they debate the absurd, laugh at convention, and reevaluate their ideals in a humorous, yet introspective way. Maintaining a decorum not quite fitting for shul [synagogue], the topics wander into sensitive areas such as marriage, parenting, religion, gender issues, and education. The discussions are honest and irreverent, often with a deep spiritual undertone. They rip apart stereotypes of observant Jews - although like most Jews, they hardly ever agree. InOverOurHeads airs Tuesdays at 8pm Eastern and 9pm Pacific, broadcasting nationwide on DirecTV channel 366, in select metropolitan areas via nationwide affiliations with Time Warner and Comcast, and online at http://www. jltv. tv. (Please see http://www. inoverourheads. com for additional air times.) JLTV currently reaches 26 million homes and is anticipated to expand to 40 million homes by year end.

Sharon, MA (PRWEB) May 5, 2010

InOverOurHeads, the first unscripted Jewish reality television series, premiers today on the first global network devoted to what it means to be Jewish, JLTV - the Jewish Life Television Network. InOverOurHeads sneaks a peek at the crazy lives of a few close friends. Coping with the realities of their restless existence as young, Jewish parents, they debate the absurd, laugh at convention, and reevaluate their ideals in a humorous, yet introspective way. Maintaining a decorum not quite fitting for shul (synagogue), the topics wander into sensitive areas such as marriage, parenting, religion, gender issues, and education. The discussions are honest and irreverent, often with a deep spiritual undertone. They rip apart stereotypes of observant Jews - although like most Jews, they hardly ever agree.

InOverOurHeads airs Tuesdays at 8pm Eastern and 9pm Pacific, broadcasting nationwide on DirecTV channel 366, in select metropolitan areas via nationwide affiliations with Time Warner and Comcast, and online at jltv. tv (http://www. jltv. tv). (Please see inoverourheads. com (http://www. inoverourheads. com) for additional air times.) “InOverOurHeads is extraordinary content,” says Allan Kass, industry veteran and JLTV Senior Vice President. “InOverOurHeads marks a new direction in programming for JLTV.” JLTV currently reaches 26 million homes and is anticipated to expand to 40 million homes by year end. “InOverOurHeads is a cross between Friends and the Real House Wives (and husband) of Boston, with a Jewish flair,” continues Ian Schorvitz, Executive Director Scheduling and Acquisitions at JLTV. “We are excited to have it on JLTV.”

“InOverOurHeads represent a fulfillment of my lifelong dream to create quality Jewish television,” says executive producer Malkah Winter. A mother of five, Malkah appears in the show and somehow manages to find time to personally direct and edit the show out of her Sharon studio – a testament to her passion for this endeavor. A graduate of Tufts University, she studied at Parsons School of Design and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. Malkah developed an interest in Jewish entertainment as a young child. “Hollywood legends like Tony Curtis got their start in my father’s theater,” shares Malkah. Her father, Oscar Ostroff was a successful Yiddish theater owner, producing much of his own material for his Douglas Park Theater in Chicago and other theaters he ran around the Los Angeles area. “The American Yiddish Theater played a pivotal role for new Jewish immigrants,” shares Malkah. “It was a creative expression that provided people an opportunity reexamine their Jewish identity outside of the shtetl [village]. We hope to use InOverOurHeads as an artistic vehicle to better understand our personal connections to Judaism and Torah.”

The premier episode “Living Waters” explores the mikveh, Jewish ritual bath. Observant Jewish women abstain from marital relations for approximately 12 days following the onset of menses. The end of the period is marked by immersion in the mikveh. Cast member and stay-at-home mother of three Valerie Frank identifies herself as a Reform Jew and had never attended the mikveh before. Valerie meets with mikveh educators, shares thoughts with her husband and cast, and after 12 days of angst visits the Mayyim Hayyim community mikveh in Newton, Massachusetts.

"I didn't expect to be moved by going to the mikveh,” confides Valerie. “It was just something I wanted to try on for size; but something about it changed me in a profound way.” Valerie is a former member of the ImprovBoston comedy troupe. “We began filming the episode thinking about the mikveh as a separation,” continues Malkah. “What we found through our exploration is that mikveh is really about coming together and sometimes healing, in a way that goes far beyond the scope of family purity.”

An upcoming episode, “Happiness” explores the unique moments that make each of us happy. “For me happiness sometimes is just being able to do what I want to do … be myself,” says Yitzi Cusner. “Some people are legitimately only happy when they’re mad about something. I’m entitled to be negative if I want to.” Playing the cast curmudgeon, he often leaves the cast wondering whether he is truly bearing his soul, looking to incite a debate or just trying to catch a good laugh. Yitzi holds degrees in music, business, and law and recently became the father to his second daughter. “We wanted to be completely honest about our lives,” admits Valerie Frank. “People want to pretend that suburban parenting is perfect, the American dream. But it’s hard, and sometimes it isn’t perfect. Sometimes you love playing with your kids, and sometimes it’s painful. Not many people will admit to that aspect of parenting.”

InOverOurHeads is shot primarily in Sharon - a small, heavily wooded suburb of Boston. With seven synagogues (three of them Orthodox), Sharon is a unique community with a high (and highly diverse) concentration of Jews. Upcoming episodes also include “Expectations” - coping with community, parents, spouse, G-d, and self, “She Loves to Dance” - Orthodox Jewish moms gone wild, and “What Men Think” – dating in the Jewish world and an unaffiliated Jewish man’s visit to a shadchan (traditional Orthodox matchmaker).

InOverOurHeads will be available at inoverourheads. com (http://www. inoverourheads. com) one week after airing. Preliminary episodes have been featured twice as best user video on the Jewish TV Network, jewishtvnetwork. com (http://www. jewishtvnetwork. com), Jay Sanderson’s online Jewish media outlet based in Los Angeles. “We want the viewer to feel like they are part of the conversation,” shares Malkah. “Through Facebook, Twitter, and the InOverOurHeads website, viewers will have an opportunity to communicate with cast members and continue the conversation online.”

InOverOurHeads stars Malkah Winter, Valerie Frank, & Yitzi Cusner

About InOverOurHeads Productions:

InOverOurHeads Productions is based in Sharon, Massachusetts and specializes in creating meaningful unscripted television and film. Their philosophy is to educate through entertainment and learn more about oneself through pluralistic dialogue. The company began producing InOverOurHeads, a reality style-documentary series, in December 2009 and is currently exploring several projects geared to both the Jewish niche and mass media markets.

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PerceptIS Expands Leadership Team

PerceptIS Expands Leadership Team

PerceptIS expands leadership team to reflect national market success and expansion of call center activities. Russ Seiter named Chief Operating Officer.

Cleveland, Ohio (PRWEB) May 31, 2007

PerceptIS, LLC a leading provider to Help Desk, Call Center and IT support services today announced three executive appointments.

Russ Seiter has been named Chief Operating Officer and will be responsible for all aspects of service and product delivery for the firm. A fifteen year veteran of the information technology business, Russ has spent the past 18 months as PerceptIS' Vice President-Business Development. A graduate of the University of Toledo, Russ has held positions of increasing responsibility at Xerox and CBIZ before joining PerceptIS in July 2005. He is a seasoned technical expert in managed technical infrastructure services and VoIP and a strong motivator of people.

Chris Swatty has accepted the position of Vice President and General Manager - Western Region and will head PerceptIS' service management in their new Phoenix office. Chris joins PerceptIS having just returned from a tour of duty as a Forward Operating Base Commander in the "Red Zone" in Baghdad, Iraq. Prior to being recalled to active duty Chris served as Director, Strategic Growth responsible for the location and operational development of campus locations for University of Phoenix in North and South America. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Technology Management and is currently near completion of an MBA with University of Phoenix.

Heather Brizzi has accepted the position of Director - Enterprise Service Center and is responsible for the overall operation of PerceptIS' call centers in Cleveland and Phoenix. Prior to joining PerceptIS, Heather was an IT Support Services Practitioner and Operations Program Manager for Bristol West Insurance Group. She is also a member of HDI's Strategic Advisory Board (SAB) as well as being an HDI Certified Support Center Manager.

"These three appointments reflect the fact that we are growing rapidly and expanding our reach to a national client base," said PerceptIS CEO Bill Bradfield. "More importantly, they deliver a tremendous boost in leadership ability to our team. Russ, Chris and Heather are proven talent, each with different but complementary skills. They are the core of the team that will help us achieve our national aspirations while building a great place to work."

About PerceptIS
PerceptIS is a privately held Cleveland based firm providing help desk, call center and information technology services to the higher education, non-for-profit and commercial markets. Founded in 2004, it has grown rapidly from a standing start to an employer of over 60 full time employees and 50 clients. PerceptIS operates IP based call centers in Cleveland and Phoenix and currently supports over 300,000 end users with technical help desk services. At the core of its culture is the creation of information technology jobs in the communities it serves.

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NAMI Sponsors Congressional Briefing to Raise Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness

NAMI Sponsors Congressional Briefing to Raise Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness

Leading mental health experts speak about challenges people living with BPD face

Arlington, VA (PRWEB) May 19, 2010

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI (http://www. nami. org)), together with the National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder, today sponsored a congressional briefing on Borderline Personality Disorder (http://www. nami. org/Template. cfm? Section=By_Illness&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay. cfm&TPLID=54&ContentID=44780)(BPD).

Approximately two million Americans live with BPD. Those living with the illness often experience difficulty regulating emotions, maintaining personal relationships and in some extreme cases, individuals will engage in self-harm. The illness is a primary cause of suicide.

Leading mental health experts, including Thomas Insel, M. D., director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and John Oldan, M. D., president-elect of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), spoke with the group about the challenges people living with BPD face and treatment options.

“Borderline personality disorder is a serious mental illness that can cause a lot of suffering, carries a significant risk of suicide and requires an accurate diagnosis along with targeted treatment,” said NAMI Executive Director Michael Fitzpatrick.

“We know that treatment works, but too often stigma discourages people with mental illness from getting the help that they need. Untreated mental illness has significant personal, social and economic implications. We urge Congress to increase funding of research, treatment and services for those living with BPD and their families.”

About NAMI
NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. NAMI has over 1100 state and local affiliates that engage in research, education, support and advocacy.

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Capella University Faculty Member Elected to the Executive Board of the Minnesota School Psychologists Association

Capella University Faculty Member Elected to the Executive Board of the Minnesota School Psychologists Association

Tony Levinskas is a core faculty member for the online university.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) July 25, 2007

Antanas "Tony" Levinskas, PhD, NCSP, a core faculty member in the school psychology specialization at Capella University, has been elected to the executive board of directors of the Minnesota School Psychologists Association (MSPA). Capella is an accredited* online university based in Minneapolis with nearly 85 percent of its students pursuing master's or PhD degrees. The online university's master's degree and specialist certificate programs in school psychology are designed around National Association of School Psychologists standards. Capella offers one of the only online psychology degrees related to school psychology.

Levinskas, whose three-year tenure on the MSPA board began July 1, says he is looking forward to working with the various association committees, including: continuing education, legislative, public relations, and professional practice and ethics. The MSPA is dedicated to informing and supporting school psychologists in Minnesota and has more than 225 members at this time. Levinskas said one of the important issues facing the newly elected MSPA board are the changes in IDEA 2004 (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and what they mean to school psychologists.

"Minnesota has many wonderfully talented school psychologists, and it is truly an honor to be able to serve them via the MSPA board. I'm excited about the opportunity to communicate and promote dialogue about the critical issues affecting school psychologists and the children and families we serve," said Levinskas, who has more than 10 years experience working as a school psychologist in a variety of school settings.

About Capella University:
Founded in 1993, Capella University is an accredited,* online university that offers graduate degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, public safety, and psychology, and bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 89 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 16 certificate programs. The online university currently serves more than 19,000 students from all 50 states and 56 countries. It is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www. capella. edu (http://www. capella. edu) or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552).

*Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), http://www. ncahlc. org (http://www. ncahlc. org).
Capella University, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552), www. capella. edu.

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Demo Builder 5: Show Customers How to Work with Your Application

Demo Builder 5: Show Customers How to Work with Your Application

Version 5 of Demo Builder introduces 15 new features and enhancements that offer improved flexibility and efficiency in creating application simulations and tutorials

Mission, B. C, Canada (PRWEB) January 4, 2006

Tanida Software today announces the release of Demo Builder 5. Designed for the Windows OS, this application enables you to create Flash demos and tutorials for showcasing software products. Demo Builder captures your interaction with an application as a series of screenshots, which are automatically combined into an interactive movie with annotations, moving cursors, voiceovers and animation effects. This movie can be viewed in any browser and distributed as a self-running executable. Additional features include auto-annotation of your activities, built-in audio editor, and FTP upload.

Demo Builder is ideal for software developers, who want to create computer based tutorials for their application without having to learn a complex authoring tool, or spend money to outsource. Using the Demo Builder’s auto record and capture features, you can get started with your first demonstration in minutes. You simply start the recorder and take the actions you want to show in the tutorial. Demo Builder captures everything automatically. What’s more, it can even automatically add note annotations and balloon tooltips to your screen captures without you having to type a character. The result of the capture is a sequence of editable screenshots that function as a story board. You can then elaborate them by adding a multitude of objects and visual aids and manipulating the time sequencing for frames, objects, and visuals.

Improved Flexibility and Efficiency in Version 5

Version 5 of Demo Builder boasts many new features that help users create advanced demonstrations, CBTs and tutorials even quicker. Key new features include:

 Record audio at movie capture or preview time. The new version allows you to record voiceover narration and sound during movie capture, preview or editing.  New events for interactive objects including OnRollOver. New events for interactive objects (buttons, click zones, edit zones) give you more control over how your movies behave in response to user actions. Each event has its own timeline. This allows you to precisely control the separate and specific sequencing of display and behaviors for that event. For each of these events, you can add an action to take or an audio to be played.  AutoCalculate SizeAutoCalculate Time. The AutoCalculate Size feature lets you size your text area to automatically fit the amount of entered text in balloons, buttons, and notes. The AutoCalculate Time automatically adjusts the object’s timing in the timeline based on the settings of the reading speed property in preferences.  New animations. Animations have been redesigned, more animation categories, choose from colors and set the direction of motion for your animations.  Consistency. You can maintain consistency of “look and feel” at a single click. For balloons, buttons, notes, and texts you can now apply your chosen font style or formatting to all objects of the same type using the enhanced font properties editor.  Localize your movie for international distribution. A new Localize wizard lets you export your movie caption text (balloons, notes, texts) to the DOC format, and then import the text translated in the desired language back to the movie.

Learn all new features at http://www. demo-builder. com/whatsnew. html (http://www. demo-builder. com/whatsnew. html)
See samples created with Demo Builder http://www. demo-builder. com/samples. html (http://www. demo-builder. com/samples. html)
Download an evaluation version from http://www. demo-builder. com/download. html (http://www. demo-builder. com/download. html)

Demo Builder Pricing and Availability

Demo Builder 5 runs under Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server. It costs $199 (USD) for a standard license and $119 (USD) for an educational license. Discounts for volume buyers are available. Registered customers are entitled to free one-year maintenance updates and lifetime technical support. Additional information on Demo Builder 5, as well as its no-cost, 15-day evaluation version is available from http://www. demo-builder. com (http://www. demo-builder. com)

An evaluation copy of Demo Builder 5 is available for review or contest purposes. Contact George Lechintan at info@demo-builder. com or call +1 (604) 826 - 6404 for more information

Product page link: http://www. demo-builder. com (http://www. demo-builder. com)
Download link: http://www. demo-builder. com/download. html (http://www. demo-builder. com/download. html) (13.9Mb)

Company website: http://www. demo-builder. com (http://www. demo-builder. com)

Postal address: Tanida Inc., 8368 Aster Terrace, Mission, V2V 5V7, BC, Canada

Phone: +1 (604) 826 - 6404

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Charlotte Developer Convergent Acquisitions & Development, Inc. Announces Launch of New Corporate Website

Charlotte Developer Convergent Acquisitions & Development, Inc. Announces Launch of New Corporate Website

Convergent Acquisitions & Development, Inc a leading developer and vendor of real estate is pleased to announce the launch of a new enhanced corporate website.

CHARLOTTE, N. C. (PRWEB) June 15, 2007

 The company website located at http://www. convergentacquisitions. com (http://www. convergentacquisitions. com) has been completely overhauled and features vastly expanded content, better navigation and usability. The redesign of the website will help facilitate communication with both existing and potential customers and provide an overall enhanced experience for website visitors. The new website allows visitors to easily obtain information about Convergent Acquisitions' Due Diligence Methodology, Unique Income Property Ownership Program as well as Convergent Acquisitions & Development, Inc's staff and affiliates.

"I am so pleased with the new website," say President Nick Sabardin. "With the great majority of our customers being out of state our web presence is a crucial communication tool. With many real estate scams out there, we wanted to make sure our site gave visitors as much information as possible and represented our company well. The website can be a valuable asset to people actively seeking to own income property in emerging markets."

Go to http://www. convergentacquisitions. com/inthenews/ (http://www. convergentacquisitions. com/inthenews/) to learn more about Convergent Acquisitions and Development in the news.

About the Company:

Convergent Acquisitions & Development, Inc is a leading vendor and developer of real estate especially focused on serving the non-owner occupied or "real estate investor" market. Founded around a team of real estate professionals with in-depth knowledge of the market and a wealth of experience, Convergent Acquisitions and Development, Inc provides single family homes in emerging markets well poised for income and appreciation potential.

Convergent president Nick Sabardin, BS, MBA, graduated from the prestigious Sorbonne University in Paris, France, before spending several years as a business consultant to some of France's largest corporations. He completed his education by earning his MBA at San Jose State University in Silicon Valley, with an emphasis on technology and marketing. He flew as a commercial airline pilot for US Airways for five years after graduation, and fell in love with the Charlotte area, a US Airways hub. He is a long time experienced real estate investor.

2007 Technology Impact Award Finalists Announced Finalists' Technologies Enhance Wide Range of Industries

2007 Technology Impact Award Finalists Announced Finalists' Technologies Enhance Wide Range of Industries

The 2007 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) Finalists announced today by the BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) provide overwhelming proof of the important role that British Columbian innovation plays within traditional industry sectors and in everyday lives. This year's finalists deliver technologies to manage water quality for public and environmental health; provide solar powered lighting for safety applications; create efficiencies in industries like mining and real estate; and improve complex tasks such as clearing mines in Afghanistan using 3D visualization software. Finalists also include BC-based innovation that is creating mobile IT environments for paramedics and other first responders; preserving the nutritional content of food while extending its shelf life; improving our communications infrastructure; protecting highly critical data; and helping doctors and health care workers reduce administration time and increase the amount of patient care they can deliver.

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 9, 2007

This year's Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) Finalists provide overwhelming proof of the important role that British Columbian innovation plays in our traditional industry sectors and in our everyday lives, said the BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) today.

The majority of the 16 finalist companies, across six award categories, concentrate on augmenting operations in industries involved in real estate, military, security and public safety, health care, environmental management, mining, and energy.

This year's finalists deliver technologies to manage water quality for public and environmental health; provide solar powered lighting for safety applications; create efficiencies in industries like mining and real estate; and improve complex tasks such as clearing mines in Afghanistan using 3D visualization software.

Finalists also include BC-based innovation that is creating mobile IT environments for paramedics and other first responders; preserving the nutritional content of food while extending its shelf life; improving our communications infrastructure; protecting highly critical data; and helping doctors and health care workers reduce administration time and increase the amount of patient care they can deliver.

"These 2007 TIA finalists illustrate how pervasive and integral technology is to all industries in helping them deliver better service, improve safety and increase efficiency," observed Rob Cruickshank, President of the BCTIA.

The TIAs are broken into three distinct groups: Technology Awards, Company Awards, and Personal Recognition Awards. This year's finalists are:

Excellence in Product Innovation
  Apparent Networks Inc. (http://www. apparentnetworks. com)   NGRAIN Canada Corp. (http://www. ngrain. com)   Top Producer Systems Inc. (http://www. topproducer. com)

Best Application of Technology
  Apparent Networks Inc. (http://www. apparentnetworks. com)   In Motion Technology Inc. (http://www. inmotiontechnology. com)   Wolf Medical Systems Inc. (http://www. wolfmedical. com)

Most Promising Start-Up
  Aquatic Informatics Inc. (http://www. aquaticinformatics. com)   Mobidia Technology Inc. (http://www. mobidia. com)   Wurldtech Inc. (http://www. wurldtech. com)

Emerging Company of the Year
  Digital Payment Technologies Corp. (http://www. digitalpaytech. com/)   Neverblue Media Inc. (http://www. neverbluemedia. com)   Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc. (http://www. tranzeo. com)

Company of the Year
  Carmanah Technologies Corp. (http://www. carmanah. com)   Gemcom Software International Inc. (http://www. gemcomsoftware. com)   Vecima Networks Inc. (http://www. vecimanetworks. com)

Other awards to be presented at the Technology Impact Awards Celebration include:
Most Promising Pre-Commercial Technology: Awarded to a company with an R&D-stage innovation that represents a fundamental advancement in technology

Team of the Year: Awarded to a non-executive team who have made a significant contribution to the overall success of their organization during the past year

Leadership in Social Responsibility: Awarded for deployment of socially and/or environmentally responsible business practices or projects

Person of the Year Awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the technology industry during the year

Winners will be announced on June 6th at the Technology Impact Awards Celebration, at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, where more than 800 celebrants will extend well-deserved recognition and congratulations to the leaders who are helping to build and drive British Columbia's economy.

About the BCTIA
BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) is a not-for-profit, member-funded organization that represents start-ups to established technology companies, across the province. Incorporated in 1993, the BCTIA has served the province's technology industry for over a decade and today is recognized locally, provincially and nationally as the voice of BC's technology industry.

As the voice of BC's technology industry, BCTIA is committed to the ongoing growth, sustainability and prosperity of BC's economy and the technology industry that serves it. The Association delivers opportunities for members to connect, learn and grow their businesses in BC. For more information visit http://www. bctia. org (http://www. bctia. org).

For more information, please contact:

Catherine Ducharme
604-813-6104

BACKGROUNDER - 2007 Technology Impact Awards

The Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) is the premier awards program devoted to promoting and celebrating innovation and high-tech excellence in the province of British Columbia.

Founded in 1994 by the BC Technology Industries Association (BCTIA), the Technology Impact Awards have gained the reputation as a mark of distinction and a celebration of outstanding leadership, innovation, and technical excellence.
The awards are divided into three distinct categories:
 1. Technology Awards
 2. Company Awards
 3. Personal Recognition Awards

Past technology and company award winners have included globally recognized companies such as Kodak (Creo), MDA, Business Objects, and emerging gems with pioneering new technologies such as TIR Systems, Paradigm Environmental, and Cray Canada. Winners and Honourees of the Personal Recognition Awards have included Dr. Donald Rix, Amos Michelson, Morgan Sturdy, and Ralph Turfus.

Awards Process
The awards are judged by a panel of twelve individuals who are recognized as experts and leaders in the technology sector. Detailed submissions are provided by interested companies and the judges follow a rigorous process to determine the winners and finalists.

The awards are open to all technology companies within the Province of British Columbia regardless of technology sector or geography. 2006 finalists include companies involved in many diverse technologies, encompassing fuel cells and alternative energy, IP telephony, life sciences, and environmental technologies, as well as the traditional information and communications technology sector. This year submissions were also received from companies on Vancouver Island and in the Okanagan.

Many of the past winners and finalists are companies that have commercialized technologies originating from various educational institutions across the province. The success of these companies illustrates the important role that pure research and technology transfer efforts play in the success of the BC technology industry.

TIA Awards and Award Criteria

Best Application of Technology
This award acknowledges an organization that has utilized technology to enhance and improve its productivity, business processes, operations, sales, marketing, supply chain management, customer service, communications, competitiveness, or business relationships.

Excellence in Product Innovation This award acknowledges a superior innovation or discovery in an advanced technology. The innovation should demonstrate an alternative solution or a next-stage development in technology, with an eye toward commercialization.

Most-Promising Pre-Commercial Technology
This award acknowledges a pre-commercial innovation in the R&D stage of development that represents advancement in technology and has the potential to commercialize within five years.

Most Promising Start-up
This award acknowledges an early-stage technology company (less than three years old) with commercially available products that demonstrates significant potential, creativity, and a promising future.

Emerging Company of the Year
This award acknowledges an emerging company (over three years old) that demonstrates outstanding performance as a technology enterprise, has growing revenues, is on track according to its business plan, and has the potential to become a market leader.

Team of the Year
This award acknowledges a team of individuals, working at a non-executive level, who have made a significant contribution to the overall success of their organization during the past year. The team's achievements must be measurable and tangible and are not necessarily limited to the development or delivery of technology.

Leadership in Social Responsibility
This award acknowledges a company that has:
 achieved an exceptional standard of performance in its overall approach to corporate social and/or environmental responsibility, or  deployed an innovative project, process, or business practice that sets a new standard for social responsibility in the technology sector.

Person of the Year
This award is presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the technology industry during the past year. Criteria for this award include contribution to the technology industry, reputation, leadership and vision, demonstration of exemplary skills, mentorship, career success, execution style, and international activities.

Company of the Year
The most prestigious of the corporate awards, this award acknowledges a company's supremacy in the technology industry. Winners of this award must show superior business development and generate revenue in excess of $20 million.

For more information, please contact:
Catherine Ducharme
For BCTIA
604-813-6104

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Shawn Quish of Remarkable Vacations, GoTheGayWay. com and GayCowboyTravel. com Earns the Certified Gay and Lesbian Lifestyles Specialist Designation

Shawn Quish of Remarkable Vacations, GoTheGayWay. com and GayCowboyTravel. com Earns the Certified Gay and Lesbian Lifestyles Specialist Designation

Shawn Quish owner of Remarkable Vactions earns the Certified Gay and Lesbian Specialist Designation.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 31, 2006

Shawn Quish, of Remarkable Vacations, GoTheGayWay. com, GayCowboyTravel. com, recently earned the Certified Gay and Lesbian Lifestyles Specialist designation from The Travel Institute and is currently the only travel counselor in the Dallas/Ft Worth area who has achieved this high honor. Each of The Institute's lifestyle programs covers the special aspects that make Gay and Lesbian travel unique, including special terminology, special travel considerations, and preferred destinations for a number of niche travel markets. The comprehensive, thorough curriculum and subsequent testing assures that Shawn Quish is well equipped with the knowledge necessary to create memorable vacations for travelers. In addition, those individuals who have chosen to seek that advanced designation have met other experiential criteria such as visits to popular niche destinations, membership in specific industry organizations - such as The North Texas Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NTGLBT), Travel Alternative Group (TAG), proven niche sales and advanced vacation planning - RSVP Vacations, Atlantis Events, Aquafest cruises, Pied Piper cruises and Olivia resorts and cruises.

Shawn Quish has been a travel counselor for over 15 years, and has sent more than a thousand clients on memorable vacations experiences. He chose to specialize in Gay and Lesbian Vacations because he feels that the gay traveler needs someone who will look after every aspect of the vacation, be it a gay cruise or a gay resort. It is the extra attention that makes the vacation REMARKABLE.

Remarkable Vacations specializes in gay cruises, gay resorts and the average vacation for the gay traveler. Remarkable Vacations also donates a portion of all profits to local and national Aids research organizations each year. Shawn Quish is involved with MPI and TGRA in the local Dallas area.

Remarkable Vacations also operates with GayCowboyTravel. com which offers the Gay Cowboy travel planning for the IGRA events (Gay Rodeo). Gay Cowboy Travel also offers packages with Out West to give the Gay Cowboy that "Broke Back Mountain" experience.

For 40 years, The Travel Institute has been serving as a community of knowledge and insight for all travel professionals. Through innovative educational opportunities, professional certification programs, and customized learning solutions, the Institute fulfills its non-profit mission to promote a standard of industry knowledge, professionalism and excellence.

For more information about Remarkable Vacations, Gay Travel at GoTheGayWay. com or Gay Cowboy Travel at GayCowboyTravel. com and how Shawn Quish can help you plan your next trip to any gay destination or on any gay cruise or resorts, please call 972-814-1202 or visit www. GoTheGayWay. com, www. GayCowboyTravel. com.

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Rapper 50 Cent And Celebrity Sports Agent Glenn Toby Put Their Money Where Their Hearts Are For NYC’s Homeless

Rapper 50 Cent And Celebrity Sports Agent Glenn Toby Put Their Money Where Their Hearts Are For NYC’s Homeless

Multi-Platinum Artist 50 Cent and the G-Unity Foundation Handsomely Contribute For Second Year In A Row To Glenn Toby’s Book Bank Foundation Holiday Distribution Spectacular For the Homeless.

(PRWEB) December 22, 2005

For a second year in a row, 50 Cent and the G-Unity Foundation has stepped up to directly aid NYC’s homeless population by generously contributing an undisclosed amount to the Book Bank Foundation’s annual holiday clothing distribution spectacular.

Founded by celebrity sports agent Glenn Toby, the Book Bank Foundation is known for transforming New York City homeless shelters such as The Bowery Mission into free one-day holiday super stores that are stocked with brand new clothing, toys and over the counter medicine. On Friday, December 23, 2005, thanks to the generous contributions of 50 Cent, corporate donators and Glenn Toby, the Book Bank Foundation will be taking its distribution crusade a step further this year.

In addition to distributing at the Bowery Mission, the Book Bank Foundation will distribute over $150,000 dollars worth of brand new clothing, toys, shoes and over the counter medicine to three other NYC area shelters. “50 Cent is a man of his word and the Book Bank Foundation thanks him and the G-Unity Foundation for continually joining us as fighters in this battle against poverty and suffering,” says BBF founder Glenn Toby.

As a result of the literal overflow of the homeless onto New York City streets due to the current MTA transit strike, Glenn Toby and the Book Bank Foundation will also distribute clothing on various street corners to people in need that are unable to gain entry into any shelters due to capacity restrictions. “Growing up homeless for almost eight years as a child has given me a deep insight into the importance of cutting red tape and sharing blessings directly with people in need,” says Toby.

This year’s recipients will be assisted on-site by a plethora of recording artists and celebrities including Doug E. Fresh, Hip Hop violinist Miri Ben Ari and others.

About the Book Bank Foundation

The Book Bank Foundation is an organization that is dedicated to creating solutions for individuals that lack the educational skills required to function in society. It targets illiteracy and assists the homeless using tools and innovative programs that aid people in learning and creating better living conditions for on their own.

About the G-Unity Foundation

The G-Unity Foundation is a public foundation that provides grants to nonprofit organizations that focus on improving the quality of life for low-income and underserved communities.

For more information, please contact Jennifer A. Williams of J Sharpe Agency Public Relations at 718.774.6264.

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ETouch Unveils International Version of SamePage Wiki in Polish, French and German -- Now Supports Virtually Any Foreign Language

ETouch Unveils International Version of SamePage Wiki in Polish, French and German -- Now Supports Virtually Any Foreign Language

New Internationalized enterprise wiki shown today at Sun JavaOne Expo San Francisco is geared to become an essential tool for multinational businesses to communicate and collaborate globally.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 8, 2008

Sun JavaOne EXPO - Booth #1209- May 6, 2008 - eTouch Systems, maker of SamePage, the world's easiest to use enterprise wiki, is unveiling SamePage 3.5, with an interface that supports virtually any foreign language. The first languages available will be French, German and Polish--but any language including character sets such as Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese or Russian can be provided for a customer upon request. The new version is now shipping and will be demonstrated this week, at the Sun JavaOne Expo Booth 1209 Moscone Center, San Francisco.

With the Same Page Internationalized wiki, large multinational organizations can now provide user generated content and different language user-interfaces to employees spread across the globe. The Internationalized version will be available for both On-Demand as well as On-Premise customers. All of the wiki's navigation menus, links and messages can be made available in any language.

The release notes for Same Page version 3.5 are available at:

Http://support. etouch. net/cm/wiki/?id=51460 (http://support. etouch. net/cm/wiki/?id=51460)

Now Shipping in German, Polish and French

"Today all business on the web is global business - a multi-lingual interface is integral to our customers' ability to do business and for worldwide teams to collaborate. We are also seeing increasing adoption of enterprise wikis in Europe and Asia," said Anirudha Gadre, CEO of eTouch Systems. "The prominent IT research organization Gartner Group predicts that 50% of all enterprises worldwide will be using wikis by 2009, so there is tremendous room for growth in the global wiki market."

The Wiki of Choice for Multinational Enterprises

The SamePage wiki has already gained global adoption in several enterprise market segments including technology providers, online businesses, research/education institutions and local and U. S. government agencies including Alcatel-Lucent, NASA, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Citrix, Hestia, Teradyne, Siemens, NY State Unified Court System and strategic partners like Cisco/WebEx.

SamePage is an enterprise-class wiki that is intuitive and simple to use while still meeting IT department requirements for security and robustness. It integrates seamlessly with databases and authentication systems, has powerful administration features and fast, personal service and support from eTouch's professional services team. SamePage has been installed at leading SMBs and global enterprises to capture, disseminate and locate information and harness the collective knowledge, insights, and creativity of the entire organization.

About eTouch Systems

ETouch Systems is a leading provider of enterprise-class wiki solutions and consulting services that help everyone in an organization of any size "get on the same page" to share their collective knowledge, insights and creativity. SamePage has been deployed at many SMBs and large enterprises including Alcatel-Lucent, NASA, Becton, Dickinson and Company, Citrix, Hestia, Teradyne, Siemens, NY State Unified Court System and strategic partners like Cisco/WebEx. These organizations use the SamePage wiki to improve collaboration, save money and streamline decision making. eTouch is privately-held, with corporate offices in Fremont, CA, USA, Mumbai and Pune, India. Learn more about eTouch at http://www. etouch. net (http://www. etouch. net).

ETouch Press contact:

Giselle Bisson
ETouch Systems
+1 415-672-3314
Giselle @ gisellebisson. com

ETouch Marketing contact:

Devang Mehta
ETouch Systems
1 510-795-4800 x 111
Dmehta @ etouch. net

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon Discusses the Importance of Choosing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Chicago Plastic Surgeon Discusses the Importance of Choosing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

At the Aesthetic Institute of Chicago, a practice offering plastic surgery in Chicago and the surrounding region, Dr. Brian M. Braithwaite recently discussed the importance of choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon when considering cosmetic or reconstructive surgery.

Chicago, IL (Vocus) July 27, 2010

A recent study by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) showed a 147% increase in surgical and non-surgical cosmetic enhancement procedures between 1997 and 2009. Dr. Brian M. Braithwaite, a plastic surgeon in Chicago, recently discussed the importance of choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon as aesthetic enhancement becomes more prevalent.

When considering cosmetic procedures such as breast augmentation in Chicago, Dr. Braithwaite says board-certification is an essential component for any significant life decision like plastic surgery because of the rigorous qualification process. He added that the necessary education and experience gained during that process further enhances his patients’ safety and likelihood of satisfactory results when undergoing aesthetic enhancement treatment at the Aesthetic Institute of Chicago.

Dr. Braithwaite offers a wide range of surgical and non-surgical procedures, from injectable fillers to liposuction in Chicago. With liposuction alone, he says there are a number of techniques used today, and board-certified plastic surgeons like himself are the most qualified to examine all the options and deliver the safest treatment with the best possible outcome.
Regardless of whether his patients are considering a complete makeover, or individual treatments like a tummy tuck in Chicago, Dr. Braithwaite says experienced board-certified plastic surgeons are uniquely trained to perform the full range of body contouring procedures. With the numerous options and techniques that are available for aesthetic enhancement, he says board-certification provides another essential level of safety, which in turn allows him to provide each patient with a clear understanding of their plastic surgery treatment plan.

With over 10 million surgical and non-surgical aesthetic enhancement procedures performed in the U. S. in 2009, Dr. Braithwaite says board-certification is a key indicator of a surgeon’s skills and qualifications because of the challenging evaluation process, which has heavily influenced his ability to deliver superb cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery results.

About Brian M. Braithwaite, MD, FACS

Dr. Braithwaite earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago and medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. He completed his general surgery residency at Keesler Medical Center, and went on to train in plastic surgery at the University of Louisville. After practicing as a staff plastic surgeon at the Bethesda Naval Medical Center and becoming the Chief of Plastic Surgery there, he was named Assistant Professor at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Braithwaite and the Aesthetic Institute of Chicago can be found at 601 West Randolph St. in Chicago, IL 60661, and can be reached at (312) 361-8108 or http://www. drbraithwaite. com/

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Announcing the 2009 NEWBO Quest Award Winners

Announcing the 2009 NEWBO Quest Award Winners

4 Boston Area Businesses To Be Honored In recognition of being leading women and women-owned businesses, four Boston area companies will be honored and one Woman of Distinction will be recognized at this year's New England Women Business Owner's Quest Awards on May 13, 2009.

Chestnut Hill, MA (PRWEB) May 7, 2009

These awards recognize businesses and their leaders in a variety of categories. Recipients were selected from a field of nominations from a number of companies of varying sizes. The winners in each category are:

Women of Distinction: Jane Pollack, Author, Speaker & Coach
The Woman of Distinction award recognizes one woman for her achievement in business and her dedication to helping other woman succeed. The recipient is chosen from a field of dozens of qualified nominations by the NEWBO Board. Jane's story of the struggle and triumph of pursuing her entrepreneurial dream and then her transformation to a coach helping other business owners achieve their dreams embodies all the values NEWBO holds dear.

Entrepreneur of the Year: Lisa Wexler, ELAINE Construction
The judges all agreed that Lisa was most qualified for the Entrepreneur of the Year award based on her business leadership in the construction industry, her environmental stewardship, and her community dedication.

Marketing Campaign of the Year: Mei Chau, Scribble Creative Group
The winning campaign, for Fresh Picks Café, showed innovation, creativity and measurable success. The judges were impressed by the campaign's multiple approaches (logo, brand identity, direct mail, portfolio bid package), its creative personality, and the tangible results that the campaign generated in terms of bid opportunities, staying power, and clear brand identity. The judges also noted the importance of Scribble Creative Group's strong web design capabilities.

Community Involvement: Angela Rutzick, A-Type Design & Marketing
All judges enthusiastically agreed that Angela was the most worthy nominee for this award. They were impressed with how she consistently brings people together to help one another and how she embraces her clients into her humanitarian efforts, furthering both their businesses and the goals of the community organization. They were also wowed by her overall energy.

Women Helping Women: Celia Couture, CC Consulting, LLC
Our panel of judges all enthusiastically agreed that Celia is superbly qualified for the Women Helping Women award based on her dedication to promoting the success of women in business, her leadership as a mentor, and her extensive contributions to local community theater. Judges wanted to know, "How does she have time to do it all?", "She touches so many people", and "Does she sleep?"

2nd Annual Quest Awards Gala
This year's annual Quest Awards Gala takes place on Wednesday, May 13 at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Waltham, MA, from 6-9 p. m. The event's Master of Ceremonies will be Julia Fox Garrison, author of the critically acclaimed book "Don't Leave me This Way…or when I get back on my feet you'll be sorry." Each year, the Quest Awards Gala serves to honor individuals and companies throughout New England that consistently strive for excellence - something NEWBO has done for over 30 years.

About New England Women Business Owners:
New England Women Business Owners is the premier organization for women business owners in New England, where an open and honest environment fosters growth through networking, education, and peer support. Founded in 1978, NEWBO provides outstanding professional resources, educational programs, and networking opportunities for women entrepreneurs. Its richly diverse membership comprises women business owners in a range of industries, from startups to large corporations.

More information can be found at http://www. newbo. org (http://www. newbo. org).

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Religious Beliefs are more Similar than We Might like to Acknowledge with regard to Misogyny, Sexism, and Gender Inequality

Religious Beliefs are more Similar than We Might like to Acknowledge with regard to Misogyny, Sexism, and Gender Inequality

In Gender and Religion, Dr. Barbara Crandall addresses the relationship between centuries of sexism against women and the five major religions of the modern world

LOS ANGELES, CA (PRWEB) December 28, 2006

Barbara Crandall never expected that her career in medical genetics would lead to an investigation into the origins of gender inequality still rampant today. Repeated observations of women involved in decisions, some faith-based, on issues such as abortion and birth control inspired Crandall to look further into causes of atrocities perpetuated against women, sometimes by themselves, throughout history and in countries around the world.

In light of the United States' internal war over a woman's right to choose, sex education in schools, and AIDS prevention, Gender and Religion aptly points out staggering similarities in the ways Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have supported the many cases of unequal and even brutal treatment of women that still continues to the present day. Crandall encompasses not only issues of health but also those involving child custody, career choice, education, and the ability to participate fully in the religion of one's choosing.

Of paramount importance in Crandall's thesis is a pattern within the five major religions of initial equality between the sexes followed by increasing oppression of women throughout the progression of belief, scripture, and practice. Crandall maintains an observant but carefully objective eye, neither slandering nor supporting religion and faith. What she does support, however, is a clear separation of "church and state" if women worldwide are ever going to achieve the rights and opportunities that some take for granted but that so many do not have.

For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author via e-mail. Gender and Religion is available for sale online at Amazon. com, Borders. com, BookSurge. com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author

Dr. Barbara Crandall, MD, is a faculty member of the University of California involved in research, teaching, and clinical care. A recipient of the UCLA Woman of Science Award, she has published numerous papers and edited two books in her field of medical genetics. The proud mother of four, she resides with her husband in Los Angeles, California.

About BookSurge

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

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Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau Invites You To Make A 'Splash' In Tempe Arizona This Summer

Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau Invites You To Make A 'Splash' In Tempe Arizona This Summer

Beat the heat at Big Surf Water Park, Tempe Town Lake, and other exciting Tempe, Arizona, destinations for summer fun.

Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) May 24, 2007

Tempe welcomes the return of water park fun on May 26 -- that's the day when the lazy days of summer turn into sun-warmed fun and water-soaked thrills at the grand opening of local water parks.

With sunny days and breathtaking panoramic views, Tempe offers water parks such as Big Surf Water Park, refreshing swimming pools at Tempe hotels and plenty of additional summer activities at Tempe Town Lake and beyond to pique the interest of any traveler. Those looking for fun and excitement will be thrilled and those seeking leisure will melt into relaxation. The area's natural beauty, fun attractions and money-saving specials on Tempe hotels beckon to visitors to keep them coming back. For details about summer fun in Tempe, visit www. tempecvb. com.

Tempe Arizona Places to be Cool:

Big Surf Water Park
Big Surf Water Park offers a water oasis of fun with a mix of rides for the entire family including: water slides, Waikiki Beach, the first wave pool in the United States, designated children's area and water tube rides. For more information visit: http://tempe. golfland. com/ (http://tempe. golfland. com/)

Golfland and Sunsplash
At Golfland and Sunsplash Water Park families can experience: A water roller coaster, water slides, a wave pool, a lazy river, an activity pool, a designated children's area and water tube rides. For more information visit: http://mesa. golfland. com/ (http://mesa. golfland. com/)

Tempe Town Lake -- Splash Playground
Children are sure to appreciate the chilled water at Tempe Town Lake's Splash Playground. The one-acre park is not only entertaining but also educational as it teaches little ones about how a drop of rain can become part of the ocean or the city's water supply. Admission is free.
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Tempe hotels are known for their sparkling pools, which create the perfect backdrop to enjoy sunbathing. Relax poolside at The Buttes, A Marriott Resort and enjoy water slides, water falls and even Jacuzzis build into this mountaintop retreat. Or, escape to the rooftop pool of the Tempe Mission Palms, with views of Mill Avenue, "A" Mountain and Tempe Town Lake.

After an exhilarating day having fun in the sun, you'll be ready for a night on the town in the Mill Avenue District. Pedestrian-friendly Mill Avenue is home to over 100 restaurants, shops and entertainment venues.
Located in the heart of the Metropolitan Phoenix area, Tempe is just minutes away from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Easily accessible by car, there are Tempe hotels to suit everyone; from family-friendly and budget conscious properties to upscale resorts.
Summer is nearly here so begin planning your trip now with help from the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau: www. tempecvb. com or 800-283-6734.

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NetUnity Software announces the SharePoint WSRP Producer

NetUnity Software announces the SharePoint WSRP Producer

NetUnity Software today announces the SharePoint WSRP Producer that can be leveraged by businesses to integrate Microsoft SharePoint content into WSRP-enabled enterprise portal.

Virginia Beach, VA (PRWEB) June 11, 2010

NetUnity Software today announces the SharePoint WSRP Producer that can be leveraged by businesses to integrate Microsoft SharePoint content into WSRP-enabled enterprise portal. The NetUnity SharePoint WSRP Producer™ provides executives, managers, and project team members federated access and search to Microsoft SharePoint content residing anywhere in the organization within WSRP-enabled enterprise portals.

The SharePoint content resides at its source and is made easily accessible and searchable from the enterprise portal. Content residing in different SharePoint instances is aggregated concurrently and presented to the end user on the portal page. The search capability provides the ability to search content specific to a document library or list or across entire SharePoint sites and webs.

The NetUnity SharePoint WSRP Producer relies on SharePoint to enforce access rights to the SharePoint content. Enterprise portal users attempting to access content must be SharePoint users with SharePoint access rights to the content. All functionality associated with access rights, auditing and tracking changes to content are carried out by SharePoint identical to having accessed the content directly from SharePoint.

Organizations interested in the SharePoint WSRP Producer and would like to obtain more information, request a sales demonstration or obtain a completely functional and limited product evaluation, please contact NetUnity Software.

About NetUnity Software
As an innovator in Web Services for Remote Portlets (WSRP) software, NetUnity provides products and services that enable businesses to develop and deploy portal solutions based on open standards using the Microsoft. NET platform. NetUnity is an active member of the OASIS WSRP Committee responsible for the development of the WSRP Specification and has formal partnerships with the major portal vendors supporting WSRP.

NetUnity Software products are used by global organizations in financial, healthcare, energy, pharmaceutical, education, transportation, professional services and employer services industries. NetUnity is committed to helping customers and partners deliver high-quality, easily maintainable, WSRP applications and integration solutions.

For more information:

Sales (at) netunitysoftware (dot) com
Http://www. netunitysoftware. com (http://www. netunitysoftware. com)
866-843-0987

Media Contact:
Media (at) netunitysoftware (dot) com
866-843-0987 (US)

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Brooks Institute & Pratt Institute Collaborate With Nissan To Think "Outside Of The Cube"

Brooks Institute & Pratt Institute Collaborate With Nissan To Think "Outside Of The Cube"

Brooks Institute has partnered with Nissan North America (NNA) to introduce the new Nissan Cube, a 5-door, mini multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) built on a B-platform.

Ventura, Calif. (Vocus) January 23, 2008

Brooks Institute has partnered with Nissan North America (NNA) to introduce the new Nissan Cube, a 5-door, mini multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) built on a B-platform. The project, Cube-ism: Automobile Meets Art, puts this vehicle, currently sold only in Japan, in the hands of U. S. film and design students. Students from Brooks Institute's School of Film and Television, in Ventura, Calif., and Pratt Institute, in New York City, were selected to participate in the Cube project, which tasks with creating provocative films and designs that communicate the Nissan Cube's unique personality and style. The final creative will be shown at 2008 New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center from March 21st-30th, 2008.

"The students are bringing such creative and unique concepts to this project," says Bruce Campbell, vice president of design, Nissan Design America. "As a company that consistently recognizes and implements new design, we at Nissan are very excited to see the output."

Each school has received Nissan Cubes from Japan. Participants will spend almost four months with the car as they work to interpret and communicate the essence of the vehicle. Both the film students from Brooks Institute and the design students from Pratt presented concept directions at the outset of the project for Nissan review and have been meeting with Nissan for periodic updates.

Brooks Institute's film students will create a short film, 5-10 minutes in length that highlights the essence of the Nissan Cube; while the fashion and industrial design students from Pratt will enhance the Cube with changes in exterior colors, graphics, seat materials and wheel treatments.

Students at Brooks Institute are taking this opportunity to work with new technologies to create an innovative concept for the project. Brooks students are shooting the project on the new "Red" camera system. One of the students is the 79th person in the world to own it. The Red system is a new kind of high definition video that is designed to be similar to traditional film while offering new ways to manipulate the image.

Film Faculty member Rich Fortinberry who is overseeing this project is excited for students to have this wonderful opportunity. "What is most exciting about this project is the way Nissan is approaching marketing in an entirely new way. Nissan benefits by capturing the students' perception of the car; the students are interpreting the car for their peers. This by all means will not be an amateur production. These selected students are sophisticated, specialized, and proficient in what they do. They're using innovative equipment and material with the high definition Red Camera and using advanced special effects software. It's amazing to watch."

About Brooks Institute
Brooks Institute celebrates more than 60 years of educating students in the visual and media arts. With campuses in Santa Barbara and Ventura, California, the school offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in fields including Professional Photography, Visual Journalism, Film and Video Production and Graphic Design, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Photography. Brooks' graduates are visible nationally and internationally, working for distinguished organizations including National Geographic, Smithsonian, Los Angeles Times and other national media outlets, including Hallmark Publishing, Cousteau Society, HBO, Kodak and other industry leaders in the visual media arts fields. Brooks is part of the Career Education Corporation network of schools (NASDAQ: CECO). For more information about Brooks Institute and the school's programs, visit www. brooks. edu, or call 805-966-3888.

About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www. nissannews. com.

About Pratt Institute:
Founded in 1887, Pratt Institute is the largest independent college of art and design in the northeastern United States, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the schools of architecture, art and design, information and library science, and liberal arts and sciences. Pratt is located on 25 landscaped acres in the Clinton Hill section of Brooklyn and has a Manhattan campus in a renovated eight-story building on West 14th Street in Chelsea.

Contacts:
Kathryn Fields / Nissan and Infiniti Lifestyle & Marketing Communications / 615.725.5155 / Kathryn. fields @ nissan-usa. com

Bethany Innocenti / Brooks Institute / 805.966.3888 / Bethany. innocenti @ brooks. edu

Mara McGinnis / Executive Director / Office of Public Relations and Communications / Pratt Institute
718.636.3471

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St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center Selects StatCom to Help Enhance Healthcare Quality and Service

St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center Selects StatCom to Help Enhance Healthcare Quality and Service

StatCom, the leading provider of patient flow logistics and tracking solutions, announced that it has been selected to implement its enterprise solution at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center located in Toledo, Ohio, to automate patient flow processes and improve operations.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 26, 2008

StatCom, the leading provider of patient flow logistics and tracking solutions, announced that it has been selected to implement its enterprise solution at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center located in Toledo, Ohio, to automate patient flow processes and improve operations.

St. Vincent, a 500 bed full service hospital, is the critical care regional referral and teaching center within the Mercy Health Partners system, a seven hospital faith-based system serving Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. They are a member of Catholic Healthcare Partners (CHP) which consists of 36 hospitals. The hospital has undertaken a facility wide initiative to improve patient flow efficiencies.

"We were delighted that St. Vincent selected StatCom to help with their patient flow challenges," said Eric Morgan, president and CEO of StatCom. "They exemplify an organization that can benefit significantly from the StatCom technology. They have the drive, the initiative and the vision to truly excel. StatCom's patient flow logistics solution is an operational system that will provide the required technology foundation for St. Vincent to build on as they strive to enhance the performance of their organization. This will allow them to better serve their patients and the community. We are pleased to have the opportunity to assist them."

"We see technology as a key to helping us accomplish our operational and patient care goals," said Michael McEachern, president and CEO of St. Vincent. "StatCom can help us change from an organization that's vertically oriented and excels in departmental performance, to one that has horizontal processes which will significantly improve performance across the board and ultimately improve the patient experience. Incorporating StatCom as part of our improvement effort represents a paradigm shift with the goal of achieving an industry leading performance."

By incorporating the StatCom enterprise solution across the facility, St. Vincent will be able to manage patient location information and determine room status in real time rather than making phone calls or manual room checks. The StatCom system provides patient information to physicians, staff and family as to the location and status of the patient's progression throughout the care process. As a result, StatCom complements hospital information and scheduling systems for instant communication, patient and resource tracking, and automated patient flow. This will enable hospital staff to anticipate demand and manage departmental handoffs and bottlenecks more effectively.

Visit StatCom at booth #3901 at the HIMSS conference in Orlando, FL, February 25 - 28.

About StatCom
StatCom's patient flow logistics and tracking software was developed to improve hospital-wide communications, patient throughput and capacity management. This unique healthcare IT solution provides an immediate and comprehensive view of the entire patient flow process with real-time tools to manage that flow within and between departments. Operational visibility increases, communication is enhanced, and patient care hand-offs are turned into handshakes. As a result, financial performance is maximized while greatly enhancing the patient experience. A number of leading and innovative hospitals in the U. S. are using StatCom to address their patient flow challenges. StatCom is a subsidiary of Jackson Healthcare Solutions, a group of companies focused on providing the healthcare industry with innovative people resources and IT solutions. For more information contact StatCom at 800.930.0870 or at info@statcom. com.

About St Vincent Mercy Hospital
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, established in 1855, is the critical care regional referral and teaching center within the Mercy Health Partners system, a seven hospital faith-based system serving Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. St. Vincent is home to six Life Flight air ambulances, holds the highest designation for treating high risk mothers & babies, is a Level I Trauma Center for children & adults and is an accredited Chest Pain Center. St. Vincent maintains a completely modern and attractive campus and also takes a leadership role in providing quality medical education and community development. For more information: http://www. ehealthconnection. com/regions/toledo/content/show_facility. asp? facility_id=10 (http://www. ehealthconnection. com/regions/toledo/content/show_facility. asp? facility_id=10)

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New organization supports CAD and design user groups, schools, and organizations

New organization supports CAD and design user groups, schools, and organizations.

The International CAD Council was created to provide user groups, schools, and professional organizations with the tools they need to promote themselves. The Council is free to join and offers its members a variety of opportunities to promote themselves and good design.

(PRWEB) October 15, 2004

The International CAD Council (ICC) was created to provide design related user groups, schools, and professional organizations with the tools they need to promote themselves.

The ICC was formed by Brian Myers (President of the Gateway Autodesk User Group of St Louis), Tom Sutton (President of the NJ Autodesk User Group) and Melanie Stone (Editor of the GAUG Newsletter and Autodesk User Group International Survey Manager) when they saw a need to support design education that currently wasn't being met.

The Council is free to join for individuals as well as organizations and provides its members with free items and contacts with organizations that would like to support them. The Council also provides a free monthly newsletter as well as helpful links and resources on its website.

You can visit and join the Council at http://www. icadc. com (http://www. icadc. com)

International Palliative Care Conference in New York City

International Palliative Care Conference in New York City

The Professional Education Center of The Jewish Home & Hospital Lifecare System will be hosting its Third annual international Palliative Care in the 21st Century: Issues and Innovations in End-of-Life Care conference on Thursday, November 4, 2004 at The New York Academy of Medicine in New York City.

(PRWEB) August 15, 2004

Distinguished speakers including Arthur Michael Kleinman, M. D., a worldÂ’s leading researcher in cross-cultural psychiatry and global mental health, Chair or the Anthropology Department, Professor of Social Anthropology at Harvard University, and also Professor of Medical Anthropology and Psychiatry in the Department of Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School; Susan D. Block, MD, Co-Director of the Harvard Medical School Center for Palliative Care, Chief of the Division of Psychosocial Oncology and Palliative Care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham & Women's Hospital, and also an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School; Maureen Hinkelman, RN, MA, the Chair of the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization, and also President & CEO of Hospice Care Network; Sandra L. Bertman, Ed. M.,L. C.S. W., Ph. D., a Research Professor of Palliative Care and Director of Programs of Medical Humanities and the Arts in Palliative Care at Boston College Graduate School of Social Work; Nessa Coyle, Ph. D, ANP, FAAN, the Director of the Supportive Care Program, Pain and Palliative Care Service at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; Gary J. Kennedy, MD, a Professor of Psychiatry at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and also Director in the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry & Fellow Training Program; Eileen Chichin, Ph. D., RN, Co-Director of the Greenblag Center on Ethics at The Jewish and Hospital; and others.

The Palliative Care program has been approved for 7 CME Credit Hours in Category 1 for the PhysicianÂ’s Recognition Award, 7 Nursing Contact Hours (approval #5ZSPES-04), 7 Social Work Category 1 Contact Hours (approval # A682), 7 CPE hours Level 2 for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians (DTRs), 9 NCCAP CEUs (approval # NCCAP24197-05), 5 Pharmacy CEUs, 9 Administrator Clock Hours and 6 participant hours (approval #4112004-18162-9), 6 Certified Case Manager (CCM) CEUs (approval # 6119522321), .45 NYSRPS CEUs, and finally 5.5 Therapeutic Recreation CEUs.