Comprehensive Health Education Foundation to Kick Off Ninth Annual National Prevention Symposium™. Speakers to Address Critical Health Issues Facing Today’s Youth

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation to Kick Off Ninth Annual National Prevention Symposium™. Speakers to Address Critical Health Issues Facing Today’s Youth.

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C. H.E. F.®), one of the nation’s leaders in health and prevention education, will kickoff its ninth annual National Prevention Symposium™ in Seattle this week. The three-day symposium, which commences on July 28 and runs through July 30, will bring community and school prevention education professionals together from around the country to address the most critical health risks facing our nation’s youth today. The national conference will provide a forum to share the latest research and strategies focused on risky behaviors such as alcohol and other drug abuse, HIV / AIDS, obesity, smoking, sexual activity, violence, and bullying.

(PRWEB) July 27, 2004

NEWS RELEASE

For More Information:

Michael Oxman

Communications Director

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation

847.226.4158

Michaelo@chef. org

Larry Clark

President / CEO

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation

206.824.2907, extension 1908

Larryc@chef. org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation to Kick Off Ninth Annual National Prevention Symposium™

Speakers to Address Critical Health Issues Facing TodayÂ’s Youth

SEATTLE, WA (July 26, 2004) – Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C. H.E. F.®), one of the nation’s leaders in health and prevention education, will kick off its ninth annual National Prevention Symposium™ in Seattle this week. The three-day symposium, which commences on July 28 and runs through July 30, will bring community and school prevention education professionals together from around the country to address the most critical health risks facing our nation’s youth today. The national conference will provide a forum to share the latest research and strategies focused on risky behaviors such as alcohol and other substance abuse, HIV / AIDS, obesity, smoking, sexual activity, violence, and bullying.

The Symposium, which will be held at the Seattle Renaissance Hotel in downtown Seattle, will feature a distinguished panel of keynote speakers, led by LouAnne Johnson, best-selling author, educator and the inspiration for the movie Dangerous Minds. Other keynote presenters include Barbara Coloroso, author of the groundbreaking book The Bully, The Bullied, and the Bystander; Dr. Terry Tafoya, a Native American storyteller and family therapist; Timothy Condon, Ph. D., Deputy Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse; and Daniel McGoldrick, Director of Research for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

“We’re delighted that this year’s roster of workshops at the National Prevention Symposium will feature a wide variety of prevention and professional development topics to meet the diverse and specific needs of attendees” said Debbie Pitcock Crawley, Director of Marketing at C. H.E. F. Some of the topics that will be addressed are “Advocating for Safe and Drug-Free Schools,” “Building Partnerships with “Differently Motivated Youth” and “Keeping Schools Safe.”

According to Larry Clark, President and Chief Executive Officer of C. H.E. F., “We’re an organization focused on the health and well-being of people of all ages, so it gives us great pleasure to sponsor the National Prevention Symposium for the ninth consecutive year. This year’s event is particularly noteworthy because not only does it mark its ninth year in existence, but it also marks the thirty-year anniversary of C. H.E. F. In addition to our impressive lineup of speakers and workshops, we’ll be hosting a number of events in celebration of our thirtieth anniversary that will give attendees opportunities to network with other dedicated prevention professionals from around the country.”

Founded in 1974 and celebrating its 30th Anniversary year, Seattle-based Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C. H.E. F.) is dedicated to promoting health and quality of life through education, addressing such important topics as drug abuse, violence, HIV / AIDS, smoking, obesity, and other unhealthy behaviors. As a nationally-known nonprofit organization, C. H.E. F. develops numerous programs which have been proven effective by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), and is also the developer of the Here’s Looking at You® curriculum, the most widely used K-12 drug prevention curriculum in the country; the Youth Matters® curriculum; and the Social Beginnings® early childhood program. For more information about C. H.E. F., call 1.800.323.2433, or visit www. chef. org.

Online Tutorial Services

Online Tutorial Services

INNOVATIVE ONLINE TUTORING PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ALGEBRA I, ALGEBRA II, GEOMETRY

(PRWEB) December 20, 2002

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INNOVATIVE ONLINE TUTORING PROGRAM FOR

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ALGEBRA I, ALGEBRA II, GEOMETRY

Fairview, North Carolina – December 18, 2002 – Mr. Allen Nice-Webb, B. S., M. Div., is pleased to announce the availability of an innovative new online tutoring service for high school students in the high-demand math subjects of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. This service benefits parents who are seeking academic assistance for their children and Title I school districts that must comply with mandated supplemental education services for academically challenged students as part of President Bush’s No Child Left Behind Act.

Mr. Nice-Webb has partnered with Epic Education Systems, Inc. to provide his specialized online tutoring services through the popular NorthCarolinaTeacher. com (www. NorthCarolinaTeacher. com) online learning portal. This Web site not only provides online tutoring services, but also professional development for K-12 teachers and a wide variety of online courses for adults and communities.

National standards-based curriculum in an engaging online self-paced format, Mr. Nice-WebbÂ’s extensive experience in high school math instruction, and 24x7 learning accessibility for the student provide a superior learning experience.

Affordability, Convenience, Flexibility, Effectiveness

Online tutoring services are affordable for a much broader range of family income levels than traditional face-to-face tutoring. Since the student and the tutor do not meet in a scheduled face-to-face session, it is much more convenient for the tutor, the family, and the student. The “always on” nature of the Internet affords the tutor and the student flexibility in when and for how long they are engaged in online tutoring. The online tutoring service is highly effective since it is curriculum-based rather than tutor-based. The two hundred hours of self-paced online learning material that the student has available are designed to meet national curriculum standards, and the student’s learning path is personalized according to learning needs and objectives.

About Tutor: Allen Nice-Webb, Double Major in Math & Physics, B. S., M. Div.

Allen Nice-Webb is currently a math teacher at Central Haywood High School in Clyde, North Carolina, where he has taught for over five years. He received his bachelors degree from Appalachian State University. Along lifeÂ’s way, Mr. Nice-Webb obtained a Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in Christian Education from the Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries in Elkhart, Indiana. Mr. Nice-Webb has served students and school systems in a variety of states and settings. He has taught high school Math and Science for twenty years. His versatility and dedication to education has contributed to his being selected Teacher of the Year in three different schools. In his life experience, Mr. Nice-Webb has also been utilized as a mediator, a grant writer, a technology coordinator and trainer, a youth development trainer, a low ropes course instructor, a community college beginning algebra instructor, and a facilitator for teamwork and leadership workshops.

About Epic Education Systems, Inc.

Epic Education Systems, Inc. (“Epic”) is a leader in providing solutions for improving student achievement. Through its nationwide network of state-specific education portals, Epic provides convenient, effective, and economical ways for (1) K-12 teachers to receive timely relevant professional development (2) students to access supplemental education services and online tutoring, and (3) school districts to provide online adult and community education. Epic is committed to making a difference in education by making education accessible and affordable to all children to ensure that no child is left behind.

Tutor Contact Information:

Mr. Allen Nice-Webb, B. S., M. Div.

18 Kirstein Road

Fairview, North Carolina 28730

(828) 628-1540

Allen@Nice-WebbResources. com

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Benefits: 

Improved student achievement through higher test scores 

Better grades in school 

Higher college entrance exam scores 

Preparation for graduation exams 

Gifted students may learn at an accelerated pace

Features and Advantages:

Pricing structure---Student will have over 200 hours of self-paced learning available, Extremely affordable

Complete structured curriculum---Student learning material is consistent and standardized; Student may review materials as needed; Student has a clear learning path

Totally online---Convenient-meetings between tutor and student not required;

Accessible-student may work on learning anytime, anywhere

Entirely self-paced---Student extracurricular and family activities are not interrupted; Student may progress at his/her own pace

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Timing and Registration Process NOTE:

Mr. Nice-WebbÂ’s Tutoring Plus Service is in affiliation with the NorthCarolinaTeacher. com online learning portal through which the tutoring and learning will be delivered.

Please remember that the Algebra I and Geometry courses will not be available, and will not show up in the studentÂ’s online Learning Center, until January 27, 2003. Also, the Algebra II course will be available in March 2003 (tentative date).

To learn more, directly from Mr. Nice-Webb before January 27th - email areas of interest to

Allen@Nice-WebbResources. com.

In order to enlist tutoring services, visit the www. NorthCarolinaTeacher. com Web site and select the course catalog link on the left side of the page. From the K-12 Course Catalog select the Math subject link and then the actual course offerings by Allen Nice-Webb. Then the student will be prompted to fill out a registration form during the purchase process as a new member of the site. Here, the student will select a user name and password to access his or her online learning material. Finally, the student should be directed to enter tutor number (888) to ensure proper registration.

If interested, sign-up early, while there is still room for current registration.

Inteck, Inc. has been Selected to Conduct Two Presentations at the 2009 International MUSE Conference

Inteck, Inc. has been Selected to Conduct Two Presentations at the 2009 International MUSE Conference

Inteck, Inc. has been selected to conduct two educational presentations at 2009 International MUSE in Vancouver, BC Canada, May 26 -29. Inteck will also be an exhibitor and will offer participants additional opportunities to learn more about their seminars and to discuss other issues and questions with Inteck's experts in their booth. As a former exhibitor and presenter at International MUSE, Inteck understands that this event is beneficial to MEDITECH users.

Englewood, CO (PRWEB) April 15, 2009

Inteck, Inc. (http://www. Inteck-Inc. com), an information technology (IT) consulting firm for the healthcare industry, announces that they will be conducting two presentations at the International MUSE 2009 located in Vancouver, BC Canada. As a past participant at this conference, Inteck understands that this event is beneficial to MEDITECH users and will present topics of concern for MEDITECH healthcare providers. Inteck will educate healthcare facilities on historical patient clinical and financial data conversions, external database design, security and maintenance, storing, and designing legacy databases as well as the optimization of nurse documentation.

Inteck is excited to be invited to conduct these two educational sessions at this year's conference. The sessions are entitled Maintaining Historical Data: Movement of Historical Data to Stand Alone Data Base and MEDITECH Nursing Documentation Modules: Optimization of Existing Intervention and Assessment Screens. Both sessions are certain to provide insight, and help providers to better understand how to utilize their system to the highest capability while saving money.

Inteck will also be an exhibitor and will offer participants additional opportunities to learn more about their seminars and to discuss other issues and questions with Inteck's experts in their booth. Appointments for individual consultations are currently being scheduled. Inteck has assisted numerous facilities with their MEDITECH IT needs for over 25 years. Inteck's services complement MEDITECH's products and help ensure that a healthcare organization will implement the MEDITECH system effectively, upgrade it so they can take advantage of new capabilities offered by MEDITECH, and use the system to obtain the greatest benefits possible. Inteck's MEDITECH Consultants have years of experience to ensure the organization's system works the way they work.

"Inteck is dedicated to serving our clients with expertise and providing solutions to match their needs, so objectives can be met. Inteck's commitment to the healthcare industry remains to provide sound solutions to increase patient safety and the efficiency within a healthcare facility," stated Donald Jacobs, President, Inteck, Inc.

About Inteck, Inc.
Since 1982, Inteck has provided IT consulting services to the healthcare industry. Inteck specializes in aligning an organization's IT plan with its vision and business plan. Inteck provides services in the area of optimization and enhancement of existing systems; strategic and tactical IT planning; system implementation; assessment and evaluation; and facility management and outsourcing. Inteck also provides a complete set of services that support most hospital information system vendors. With staff located nationwide, Inteck employs healthcare information specialists, clinicians, chief information officers and healthcare professionals. For more information on Inteck, please visit http://www. Inteck-Inc. com (http://www. Inteck-Inc. com).

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Human Potential Is Further Explored Through SuperConsciousness Magazine’s New Website and Community Network

Human Potential Is Further Explored Through SuperConsciousness Magazine’s New Website and Community Network

“The VOICE for Human Potential,” SuperConsciousness Magazine has launched a new website and interactive community elevating the journey for spiritual knowledge, self-awareness, and ultimate self-responsibility

Yelm, Washington (PRWEB) May 10, 2010

SuperConsciousness Magazine, The VOICE for Human Potential, has launched a new website (http://superconsciousness. com (http://superconsciousness. com)) to allow for continued growth of the magazine brand online. The latest issue, focused on Education, features brilliant minds from the world of education like Daniel Pink, Howard Gardner and Jennifer Fox. The new site allows readers to access articles and interviews with diverse voices – leaders in the field of human potential and spirituality as well as researchers, scientists, clinicians, artists, thinkers and doers of all stripes from previous issues.

Topics covered online include health, reviews, art, science, technology, knowledge, society, and the environment. Current news and the Science and Spirituality editor’s blog provide fresh ideas and perspectives about human interest topics that relate to the exploration of human potential.

“We want the magazine website to present relevant stories and facilitate meaningful discussions about the progress of human potential,” stated the Magazine’s publisher Jair Robles.

The community site (http://superconsciousness. ning. com/ (http://superconsciousness. ning. com/)) allows readers to participate in discussions, blog, share stories, as well as interact with fellow visitors who are also interested in discovering innate potential. In addition to daily inspiration and quotes from the magazine's social media identities, article topic themes are discussed weekly to encourage new opinions and perspectives.

About
The mission of SuperConsciousness Magazine is to encourage the exploration of human evolution, making known the unknown, and the magical combination of self-discovery, self-realization and spirituality.

Press & Media Contact
David Blankenship
Advontemedia Inc.
Http://advontemedia. com (http://advontemedia. com)
(951) 256-4944

Please contact us for more information or to schedule interviews with the Editor or Publisher.

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HealthStyles Exercise Equipment Announces the Grand Opening of a New Specialty Exercise Equipment Retail Store in the Southlands Mall in Aurora, Colorado

HealthStyles Exercise Equipment Announces the Grand Opening of a New Specialty Exercise Equipment Retail Store in the Southlands Mall in Aurora, Colorado

The new Healthstyles Exercise Equipment retail store, with its exceptional location in the Southlands Mall is slated to be one of Healthstyles' top performing retail store locations offering the best selection of home fitness equipment, expert advice, and follow up customer support.

Aurora, CO (PRWEB) November 29, 2007

HealthStyles Exercise Equipment is proud to announce the opening of their new store location in Aurora at the Southlands Mall Shopping Center. The new store opened October 1st, 2007. With its exceptional location in this growing South Denver Metro location, it is slated to be one of HealthStyles' top performing retail store locations offering the best selection of home fitness equipment, expert advice, and follow up customer support.

The new fitness equipment showroom features top quality exercise equipment from well-known brands such as Octane, Vision Fitness, LeMond, Vectra, Nautilus®, Schwinn® Fitness, Bowflex®, StairMaster®, Landice, Body Solid, Expresso Fitness, and Horizon. Product selections range from FitBalls and Pilates kits, to home gym systems, treadmills, elliptical cross trainers, stationary cycles, rowing machines and much more. HealthStyles Exercise Equipment provides customers with home fitness solutions for all age ranges, abilities, and budgets.

HealthStyles provides a specialty exercise equipment shopping experience that customers, from the novice exerciser, to the fitness enthusiast, have not seen before in the Southlands area. "We want our HealthStyles Exercise Equipment showrooms to provide a testing ground for our quality products and to serve as an educational center for the South Metro and surrounding community customers", says Dave Sheriff.

HealthStyles has been serving Colorado communities successfully for years with their staff of trained fitness consultants who can provide ongoing information, support, reinforcement, and product recommendations. Their success is derived from providing quality products, superior customer service, and competitive and fair prices.

"We understand the reasons people exercise and we want to help them meet these goals to attain the best and most desired results. Your goal is our goal and we will do whatever possible to help you have success," says Tim Hilgert, HealthStyles Regional Manager.

The HealthStyles Southlands store will host a formal Grand Opening Open House on December 6th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm with a South Denver Chamber Ribbon Cutting at 5pm. Join us for an evening of free product demonstrations, refreshments, prize drawings, and exclusive grand opening special discounts.

To contact the HealthStyles Exercise Equipment Southlands store, call 303-928-7666 or visit us at 23973 East Prospect, Suite B, Aurora, CO 80016 (Smokey Hill and E-470). To contact the HealthStyles Retail Store location nearest you call 1-800-829-9705 or find us on line at www. HealthStylesExercise. com.

About HealthStyles Exercise Equipment
HealthStyles Exercise Equipment is a privately owned Specialty Exercise Equipment Retailer with ten Colorado stores and a Commercial Sales Team. Owners Dave and Jeanne Sheriff, and HealthStyles Exercise Equipment employees have been assisting fitness enthusiasts throughout Colorado since opening their first store in Glenwood Springs in 1993. In addition to providing consumers with the best selection of quality exercise equipment for the home, HealthStyles sells quality exercise equipment to clubs, hotels, corporate fitness centers, hospitals, schools and colleges, and other commercial settings. Healthstyles Exercise Equipment is headquartered in Glenwood Springs, Colorado and can be reached at 800-688-2557 or online at http://www. healthstylesexercise. com (http://www. healthstylesexercise. com).

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Minnesota Hotel & Lodging Association Names 2005 Hotelier of the Year, Allied Vendor of the Year

Minnesota Hotel & Lodging Association Names 2005 Hotelier of the Year, Allied Vendor of the Year

The Minnesota Hotel & Lodging Association has named Jim Waldvogel of the Crowne Plaza Northstar Hotel as its 2005 Hotelier of the Year and the Superior/McGarvey Coffee Company as its Allied Vendor of the Year. Both winners will be recognized at the Crème de la Crème event in Minneapolis on February 20, 2006.

St. Paul, MN (PRWEB) February 9, 2006 -—

The Minnesota Hotel & Lodging Association has named Jim Waldvogel of the Crowne Plaza Northstar Hotel as its 2005 Hotelier of the Year and the Superior/McGarvey Coffee Company as its Allied Vendor of the Year. Both winners will be recognized at Crème de la Crème on February 20, 2006.

Jim Waldvogel, Crowne Plaza Northstar Hotel:

He wanted to be a Certified Public Accountant, but once he sat behind a desk with his adding machine and sharpened pencils, Jim Waldvogel knew the life of a CPA wasn’t for him. After graduating from Marquette University, he was offered a management trainee position with Holiday Inn Worldwide in Chicago. The experience rekindled his passion for hospitality, and Jim set a goal to become a general manager. Five years and six different positions later, he was appointed to his first GM job. After 14 years with Holiday Inn, Jim was hired as the general manager of the Crowne Plaza Northstar Hotel, where he improved profitability by $1 million in the first year.

“Always have goals and work daily on achieving them,” he says. “And once you are successful, be a mentor to others.” Waldvogel is putting that advice into action by accepting the position of 2006 president of the Minnesota Hotel & Lodging Association.

Superior/McGarbey Coffee Company:

As an 18-year-old high school senior in 1922, Robert McGarvey, Sr., borrowed $500 dollars from his father to purchase a retail store and began selling coffee and tea. A year later, he moved his operation so he could roast his own coffee. Robert McGarvey, Jr., succeeded his father, and, recognizing the growing interest in specialty coffee long before other roasters, he created a gourmet specialty division to sell freshly roasted beans and ground coffees for home consumption. Under his leadership, the company grew into the largest regional roaster in the country, selling more than six million pounds a year.

In 1991, Sara Lee Coffee & Tea (formerly the Superior Coffee Company) purchased McGarvey Coffee Company and distributes Superior/McGarvey Coffee, Douwe Egberts and Paradise Iced Tea to hotels, restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other hospitality venues, furthering McGarvey’s reputation for quality, freshness and service.

Crème de la Crème:

Crème de la Crème will take place on Monday, February 20, from 5 p. m. to 7:30 p. m. at the Hilton Minneapolis as a part of the 2006 Upper Midwest Hospitality, Restaurant, and Lodging Show (UP Show). The event features 15 of the Twin Cities’ hottest chefs – including Restaurateur of the Year John Schiltz from the Lake Elmo Inn – preparing their signature dishes, as well as a cash bar. Tax-deductible tickets are $50 per person in advance, $60 at the door, and benefit the Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation and the Toby Landgraf Scholarship Foundation.

Chefs scheduled to participate include: Chef Saul Chavez, Masa; Chef Adam King, Café Lurcat; Chef Kevin Wesselhoff, Skywater/Hilton; Chef Peter Christensen, Mendakota Country Club; Chef Derek Jensen, Jensen's Supper Club; Chef Scott Pampuch, Corner Table; Chef John Schiltz, Lake Elmo Inn; Chef Tom Rieman, Lord Fletchers; Executive Chef Tommy J. Hearn, Eurest/Minneapolis Federal Reserve; Chef Pat Hooker, Taxxi an American Bistro; Chef Jonathan Hunt, Al Vento; Chef Adam Droski, Bar Abilene; Chef Adam Trebbe, Tejas; Chef Justin Grecco, Afton House Inn; and Chef Jerry Velasquez, Buca Inc.

For more information about Crème de la Crème, contact Melissa Graf at (651) 778-2400.

About the Minnesota Hotel & Lodging Association:

The Minnesota Hotel & Lodging Association (MH&LA) is the professional trade association for lodging operators in Minnesota. MH&LA is a not-for-profit organization that has protected, educated and promoted the lodging industry for nearly 70 years.

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SunGard Launches MarketMap, Market Data SaaS Solution, in the U. S

SunGard Launches MarketMap, Market Data SaaS Solution, in the U. S.

SunGard has launched MarketMap, a multi-asset, market data, analysis and information services solution in the U. S.

New York, NY (Vocus) May 27, 2010

SunGard has launched MarketMap, a multi-asset, market data, analysis and information services solution in the U. S. MarketMap is a global solution providing data from 160 global exchanges, news feeds and over-the-counter (OTC) sources. MarketMap helps firms reduce market data infrastructure costs, gain transparency into exchange data usage and improve efficiencies by allowing easy distribution of data to internal employees, branches or external customers. It can also incorporate proprietary data and integrate market data with trade analytics, execution, processing and other applications.

Market data volumes are rising exponentially as are the associated costs. Yet the demand for market data continues to rise as financial institutions expand their product strategies in search of growth opportunities. SunGard’s MarketMap helps financial institutions control market data costs with SMART (Subscriber Management and Reporting Terminal), a real-time market data entitlement and reporting system. SMART provides users with the ability to view on-demand usage reports and to configure access only for the services and market data which they need.

MarketMap’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)-based delivery model offers cost efficiencies in reduced upfront investment costs and lower total cost of ownership. Other benefits of a SaaS model include a light IT footprint, scalability from one to thousands of users, and rapid implementation.

Paul Zubulake, senior analyst at Aite Group, said, “The industry is experiencing an extreme surge in market data from all areas, with equity options showing the most significant increase. With certain over-the-counter products potentially going electronic, this will mean additional market data to process and analyze. How firms handle that market data is going to be very important in terms of the efficiencies of their networks and infrastructures to handle that flow of information.”

Oliver Muhr, senior vice president, SunGard’s global trading business, said, “Market data is becoming a larger and larger cost, creating greater urgency among firms to reduce the cost of infrastructure while ensuring end-consumers get the data they require when and where it is needed. As a SaaS solution with unique SMART and integration capabilities, MarketMap helps firms improve efficiencies and processes while containing the costs of their market data infrastructure.”

MarketMap displays information and provides decision support tools for research, analysis, portfolio management, asset management, advisory functions and trading across the financial services industry.

It has been customized for the US market with enhancements such as the integration of broker research, local news from Dow Jones newswires, and US-specific data sets, such as data on US fixed income securities. MarketMap will also be integrated with other SunGard trading and processing solutions to help firms reduce data and integration costs while increasing efficiency of data delivery for specific uses.

About SunGard’s MarketMap
MarketMap provides the buy side and the sell side with financial market data, news, analysis, financial calculators and improved decision tools. Rapidly deployed and available on an ASP basis, MarketMap offers intuitive ease-of-use and is optimized for rapid navigation between multiple market views or workspaces. It is supplied with SMART (Subscriber Management And Reporting Tool), an integrated permissioning system, which allows users to monitor and control data costs in real-time.

About SunGard
SunGard is one of the world's leading software and technology services companies. SunGard has more than 20,000 employees and serves 25,000 customers in 70 countries. SunGard provides software and processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector. SunGard also provides disaster recovery services, managed IT services, information availability consulting services and business continuity management software. With annual revenue exceeding $5 billion, SunGard is ranked 380 on the Fortune 500 and is the largest privately held business software and IT services company.

Trademark Information: SunGard, the SunGard logo and MarketMap are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunGard Data Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U. S. and other countries. All other trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Massachusetts Department of Social Services and Garelick Farms Teams Up to Create Mobile Marketing Tour To Recruit Foster Families

Massachusetts Department of Social Services and Garelick Farms Teams Up to Create Mobile Marketing Tour To Recruit Foster Families

Garelick Farms and Massachusetts Department of Social Services team up to hit the road with the Add Something Fun Tour to encourage foster child care and wholesome family fun at Six Flag New EnglandÂ’s Kids Fest.

Agawam, MA (PRWEB) June 26, 2004

The Massachusetts Department of Social Services (DSS) is joining Garelick Farms for the Add Something Fun Tour at Six Flags New EnglandÂ’s Kids Fest on June 26, 2004. The tour supports and promotes the rewards of foster parenting, good nutrition, and family entertainment. The free family will include the Garelick Farms Circus Cruiser complete with free samples and circus games.

“The Garelick Farms Add Something Fun Tour, now in its third year, seeks to assist in foster care recruitment throughout New England by bringing a team of social workers and great family entertainment to some of the area’s finest family venues. Last year the tour recruited record numbers of foster families and volunteers in New England,”´ states Derek Archambault, Assistant Marketing Manager, Garelick Farms. “Again this summer, we’ve expanded the tour in hopes of inspiring people throughout New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Maine to open their hearts and their homes to a child in need. The need throughout New England is great with over 21,000 children in placement. The Garelick Farms Add Something Fun Tour hopes to make a difference, one child at a time.”

“There are nearly 8,000 children in foster care,” states Mary N. Gambon, Assistant Commissioner of Adoption and Foster Care Services for the Massachusetts Department of Social Services. “The Department needs additional foster homes in every community across the state to meet the demand. The children who need foster care come from diverse backgrounds and varied experiences. The children range in age from infants to young adults. There is a greater need for foster homes for older children and teenagers; for children with developmental, educational and emotional needs; for children requiring medical services; for drug-affected infants and for siblings who should be placed together.”

The Department of Social Services provides temporary out-of-home care through foster care, group care or residential programs for those children who are unable to remain at home due to risky or unsafe conditions. When children are in one of the out-of-home care programs, the Department of Social Services provides guidance and support to families until the children can safely return home. For the nearly 8,000 children in placement, foster families are needed in every community across the state. Teenagers, in particular, are in need of permanent foster placements in the state. In cases where returning home is not possible, the Department of Social Services seeks an alternate permanent situation for each child, such as adoption, guardianship, or for older teenagers, independent living.

The Department of Social Services is searching for families and individuals who are willing to help foster children on a short or long term basis. The most crucial need is for foster parents for adolescents, siblings and medically involved children. Our goal is to keep children in their own communities where they can continue to attend their own schools, continue to participate in their extra curricula activities and maintain their friends. On any given day in Massachusetts, the Department of Social Services helps 40,000 children. More than 10,000 children live in foster care. An additional 13 children need placement each day.

The Garelick Farms Add Something Fun TourÂ’s long list of entertainment will include craft making, story-time, milk mustache photos, circus games, kidsÂ’ crafts, milk mustache poster giveaways, Garelick Farms flavored milk sampling, nutrition tips and recipes.

“The Garelick Farms Add Something Fun Tour is really excited to visit Six Flags New England’s Kids Fest,” said Archambault. “We look for the best family venues throughout New England and this festival certainly fits the bill.”

This summer, the Add Something Fun Tour will be bringing family fun to:

 Somersworth International ChildrenÂ’s Festival (June 18-19) Dads Make a Difference Day, Boston Commons (June 20) Kids Festival Weekend, Six Flags New England (June 26) River Fest, Hartford, Conn. (July 3) Dr. Seuss Sculpture Garden, Springfield, Mass. (July 17) Roger Williams Park Zoo, Providence, R. I. (August 14) Great Falls Balloon Festival, Lewiston, Maine (August 21)

For more information about becoming a foster family or volunteer contact the Massachusetts Department of Social Services at 1-800-KIDS-508.

Garelick Farms, headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, is one of the largest dairies in the northeastern United States, with a proud tradition of providing quality dairy products to New Englanders since 1931. Garelick Farms offers a full line of quality dairy products, including fresh milk and cream, flavored milk, ice cream, sour cream, cottage cheese, as well as a full line of juices including orange juice, apple cider and lemonade.

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Defense Research Engineering Community Focused on Strategic Challenges in the Development Process

Defense Research Engineering Community Focused on Strategic Challenges in the Development Process

Worldwide Research Capabilities Necessary to Remain Competitive in Defense Community

(PRWEB) June 1, 2003

MILFORD, Conn. (PRWEB) WASHINGTON, D. C., May 27, 2003 – The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME International), one of the world’s leading professional societies with membership over 120,000 strong worldwide, and Unicomm, LLC, an innovative trade show and conference organizer, have co-located Defense Research and Engineering Conference and Expo (DREX) with the existing Research Development and Design Expo (RD&D Expo) and ASME’s International Mechanical Engineering Congress taking place November 17-20, 2003 at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington DC.

ASMEÂ’s International Congress, RD&D and DREX being held together in one place at one time forming the leading forum for the interplay of commercial and defense technology. Thousands of the worlds leading engineers and technologists will come together to further technology transfer and duel use technologies. No other event has ever had this exciting potential to accelerate discovery and foster new partnerships.

The Defense Research and Engineering Conference and Expo (DREX) is focused entirely on the engineering of defense systems and researching of advanced technologies for defense and homeland security, from both traditional and nontraditional suppliers. DREX will provide a forum for defense and homeland security program managers, industry designers and project leaders, emerging commercial suppliers, military personnel and academics to interact and analyze the future of defense system needs and research, benchmark the brightest engineering processes and identify the latest in components, technologies and systems.

A unique Conference Program explores this landscape with leading speakers such as:

Gary Payton, director, Missile Defense Agency Advanced Systems; Dr. Anthony Tether, director, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency; Dr. William Schneider, Jr., chairman, Defense Science Board Dr. Dale Klein, asst. secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical and Biological  Defense Programs;

Jim Sturges, director, Engineering Programs, Lockheed Martin Corporation,; Dr. Ashton Carter, senior partner, Global Technology Partners Admiral Edmund Giambastiani, Jr. USN, commander US Joint Forces Command Major General William Usher, USAF (ret.)

“The conference program is an educational and business development experience not to be missed” states Dr. Michael J. Lippitz, a leading defense and technology industry consultant who is working behind the scenes to develop the conference program with ASME. “DoD’s technology needs have never been greater, and DoD has taken great strides in recent years to open its market to commercial and other nontraditional technology suppliers. This program and expo is the first to bring together outreach on government technology needs at their critical point of definition with creative approaches to transformative defense concepts and breakthrough technologies from both commercial and defense firms. The synergy could lead the way to creating new partnerships to win new government business opportunities, facilitating licensing and technology transfer, and improving research ROI, ,” continued Lippitz.

Additionally, Defense Research & Engineering Conference and Exposition is supported by a large base of exhibiting companies in areas devoted to nano and MEMS technology; Engineered Materials, Design Tools, Components and Control Systems.

Attendees at DREX and the co-located RD&D Expo will come from the engineering, manufacturing and technology industries including Department of Defense, government and academia. This multi-discipline attendee base will hold decision-making roles with titles including: senior scientists, research managers, project managers, design engineers, senior technical professionals, university faculty, technology officers, intellectual property managers, corporate management, supply chain managers, CFOÂ’s and many others.

For more information on attending, exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, please contact info@unicomm. org, go online at http://www. rdexpo. com/drex (http://www. rdexpo. com/drex) or call Jill Birkett, Vice President, Unicomm at 203/878.2577 (email: jbirkett@unicomm. org).

About ASME

Founded in 1880 as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, today ASME International is a nonprofit educational and technical organization serving a worldwide membership of 120,000. ASME is premier organization for promoting the art, science and practice of mechanical engineering throughout the world. The work of the Society is performed by its member-elected Board of Governors and through its five Councils, 44 Boards and hundreds of Committees in 13 regions throughout the world

About Unicomm, LLC

Unicomm, LLC is an independent business-to-business Communications Company specializing in originating and managing world-class trade shows and conferences in underserved and nascent markets. Located in Milford, Connecticut, Unicomm is led by a seasoned management team possessing more than 40 years of events industry experience and an impressive track record of dozens of successful show launches and hundreds of event productions.

Whimsical Fairy Tale Teaches Values of Responsibility and Cooperation

Whimsical Fairy Tale Teaches Values of Responsibility and Cooperation

Sammy Shu's new children's book, "There's a Season for All" shares the enchanting story of four fairy sisters who must learn to put aside their differences to work together.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) May 21, 2007

As anyone with a brother or sister knows, getting along with siblings can be extremely difficult at times, but when it happens, it's a very rewarding and beneficial experience. Sammy Shu tackles the issue of sibling relations with an example of positively magical collaboration between four fairy sisters in her children's book, "There's a Season for All" (ISBN 978-0977821105, Silver Rose Publishing, 2006).

"There's a Season for All" is the story of Winter, Summer, Spring and Fall, fairy sisters who inherit and are left to run the kingdom of Tweenland. However, running a kingdom is a demanding job, and when each sister thinks she knows best, disorder befalls Tweenland. The sisters soon realize that to create something great they must learn to appreciate each other. By doing so, they are able to bring balance and harmony to the world with a creative solution that utilizes each sister's talents equally.

"Girls need to know that they are powerful, capable and have something to offer in the big picture," Shu says. "We're all so different and if we could just learn to work together, we could achieve anything."

Shu's metaphoric characters and places connect children to the environment, represent real-life situations children face and teach personal responsibility, all while providing abundant stimulation for the imagination. "There's a Season for All" could be an entertaining bedtime story for the targeted age range of 5- to 9-year-olds, but with vocabulary-enhancing words, such as, "chaos" and "unblemished," it's also a learning tool for young readers.

Beautifully illustrated, "There's a Season for All" demonstrates the positive consequences that result from pooling the best of everyone's abilities and working as a team. Though it's rich in life lessons, Shu's book also delivers important creative food for thought, with a storyline that flows with whimsy. "There's a Season for All" provides a fun, educational escape for young readers, whether they need to learn the benefits of cooperating with their peers, or just want to escape reality though their imagination.

About the Author
Sammy Shu resides in Denver, Colorado, with her family. Shu finished her first children's book in 1992 and fell in love with the genre. She is now an accomplished author, with nine children's books to her name. She is currently working a darker fairy tale for teens and young adults, titled, "The Legend of the Vampire Fairies."

"There's a Season for All" (ISBN 978-0977821105, Silver Rose Publishing, 2006) can be purchased through local and online bookstores. For more information, please visit www. sammyshu. com. Publicity contact: www. readerviewskids. com. Review copies available upon request.

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The Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation Celebrates the Graduation of its 11th Class of Future Leaders

The Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation Celebrates the Graduation of its 11th Class of Future Leaders

The Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation (MJYF) will celebrate the graduation of its 11th class on September 7, 2004, 6:00 PM at the Atlanta Life Insurance building. This group of 16 students will be the second graduating class from the program since the passing of former Mayor Maynard Jackson, but his legacy lives on through these youths.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) September 8, 2004

The Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation (MJYF) will celebrate the graduation of its 11th class on September 7, 2004, 6:00 PM at the Atlanta Life Insurance building. This group of 16 students will be the second graduating class from the program since the passing of former Mayor Maynard Jackson, but his legacy lives on through these youths.

The MJYF is a non-profit leadership program for at-risk 11th graders in the Atlanta Public School System founded in 1992 by the late Mayor Maynard Jackson. The MJYFÂ’s Leadership Academy, a year-long leadership and salesmanship training course, meets two Saturdays a month for one academic year. Funding for this program is provided by supportive corporations such as Coca-Cola, UPS, Georgia-Pacific, Home Depot, Georgia Power, Jackson Securities, Atlanta Gas and Light and the Atlanta Hawks Foundation.

The MJYF focuses on strengthening students in the areas of basic leadership, education, self-esteem, sound values, critical thinking and salesmanship. Mr. Jackson was a firm believer that if we are able to teach high school students how to communicate properly, orally and written, and give them the basic fundamentals of selling and positive thinking, they literally cannot fail.

“We teach our students the Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation’s Five Leadership Traits for Success: honesty, hard work, courage, self-discipline and self-improvement,” explains retired Colonel John Holley, President of the foundation. “Our students must understand that you cannot successfully motivate and lead others unless you first learn to motivate yourself.”

Most students who have completed the MJYF Leadership Academy program have enrolled in institutions of higher learning, and others have chosen to pursue military careers. Regardless of their chosen career paths, MJYF graduates can be found in leadership positions throughout the nation in all career fields demonstrating the skills and positive attitudes that were instilled at the Leadership Academy.

To contribute to the Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation, please contact John C. Holley at 100 Peachtree Street, Suite 2275, Atlanta, GA, 30303, or call (404) 681-3211 or e-mail at jch-mjyf@mindspring. com. Visit the FoundationÂ’s Website at www. mjyf. com.

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RapidListings. com and National Institute of Webographers Announce RapidListings as the Official "Agent Websites" Sponsor in the REAL ESTATE WEBOGRAPHER™ Certification

RapidListings. com and National Institute of Webographers Announce RapidListings as the Official "Agent Websites" Sponsor in the REAL ESTATE WEBOGRAPHER™ Certification

"We are excited to showcase RapidListings. com's full-service websites to the candidates of the REAL ESTATE WEBOGRAPHER™ certification."

New Bern, NC (PRWEB) December 16, 2006

The National Institute of Webographers (http://www. Webographers. com (http://www. Webographers. com)) has awarded RapidListings (http://www. rapidlistings. com (http://www. rapidlistings. com)) corporate sponsorship of the "Agent Websites" competency within the REAL ESTATE WEBOGRAPHER™ certification.

As the leader in technology-awareness training, assessment and certification for real estate professionals, the National Institute of Webographers looks to showcase exemplary products to best promote technology awareness and adoption by real estate professionals.

In the 2004 National Association of REALTORS®: Technology Impact Survey, it's estimated that 50 percent of Realtors have their own personal website.* About 21 percent of those surveyed plan on starting their own website in the future. Although real estate agents may be a part of a parent brokerage, agent success (and income) is driven by the individual. Agents today realize that a unique agent website is their "storefront" to current, or potential, buyers and sellers.

"We are excited to showcase RapidListings. com's full-service websites to the candidates of the REAL ESTATE WEBOGRAPHER™ certification. In terms of ease-of-use and usefulness, the system is perfect for real estate professionals looking to self-serve their web-site needs well after certification," said Marc Grayson, president of the National Institute of Webographers.

"We are honored to participate in the 'Agent Websites' competency of the National Institute of Webographer's certification program. The self-paced, interactive Webographer training programs ensure that real estate professionals are attuned to the latest web-based technologies and real estate marketing programs. The Institute's training scenarios engage real estate professionals with specialized 'hands-on' training with the actual products from an impressive line-up of leading real estate technology companies, all of which can work seamlessly within our website designs. We would recommend this certification for any real estate professional that is looking to market more efficiently and effectively, online or offline," said Jeremy Futch, vice-president of RapidListings. com.

About National Institute of Webographers, LLC

Since 2004, The National Institute of Webographers, LLC has specialized in the education, assessment and certification of web-based technologies known as Webography, an online business strategy designed for real estate professionals. The organization's interactive courses allow students to learn -- at their own pace -- the elements necessary for every agent's toolbox in order to properly create an effective web presence to meet and exceed their client's expectations. Upon earning the REAL ESTATE WEBOGRAPHER™ certification, real estate professionals become committed to further embracing, accepting and adopting technology for themselves as well as their clients. Real estate technology training for the REAL ESTATE WEBOGRAPHER™ certification includes: Agent Websites, Single-property Websites, Lead Generation and Management, Virtual Tours, CMA and AVM technology, Neighborhood Search, Online Transaction Management, Electronic Forms, Blogs, Mobile Technologies, Virtual Assistants, and finally, the Learning Laboratory™ -- a universal demo account for candidates to access an array of showcased technologies. For more information, please contact Scott Lau on 888.877.0159, ext 86 or by email.

About RapidListings. com

RapidListings. com provides full-service websites for agents. Through an easy-to-use control panel, websites can be tailored to meet the needs and personal interests of each agent. No knowledge of HTML is required. Each agent website comes with "informational" web pages like Real Estate FAQs, Buyer/Seller Mistakes and a News Feed from Inman News. Agents can add MLS/IDX feeds, web pages from other third party subscriptions, or make their own custom web pages.

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Berea Rotary Foundation Announces 3rd Annual Lou Groza Charity Golf Event

Berea Rotary Foundation Announces 3rd Annual Lou Groza Charity Golf Event

The Berea Rotary Foundation has announced the date of the 3rd Annual Lou Groza Charity Golf Event to be held on Monday September 17, 2007 at Columbia Hills Country Club.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) April 20, 2007

The Berea Rotary Foundation has announced the date of the 3rd Annual Lou Groza Charity Golf Event to be held on Monday September 17, 2007 at Columbia Hills Country Club. This event raises money for local and international causes and gives golfers a once in a lifetime chance to golf with local Cleveland Browns alumni at a premium Country Club atmosphere.

Sponsorships Available - All corporate sponsorships include priority media billing on all communications including radio, internet and print as well as gratis golf for premier levels. 100% of proceeds are directed to charity.

Rotary International is one of the oldest and largest public service organizations in the world. In addition to serving the local community with scholarships, high school mentoring, educational programs, food bank donations, and public improvement projects such as the Coe Lake nature trail and support of the Lou Groza Athletic Fields, Rotary serves internationally as well. Lou Groza was a seventeen season veteran of the Cleveland Browns Organization, a family man, former Director of the Berea Rotary and was a respected member of the community.

For complete information regarding event information, sponsorships and registration, visit www. grozacharitygolf. org, contact 440-816-9920 or email: jeri(at)crimcheck. com

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TecAccess Conducts Level 100 Telecommunications Course for the U. S Patent and Trademark Office

TecAccess Conducts Level 100 Telecommunications Course for the U. S Patent and Trademark Office

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has invited TecAccess, a worldwide leader in Section 508 compliance, and electronic and information (E&IT) accessibility solutions, to conduct a Level 100 Telecommunications course. The course will be held on July 21, 2005, from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Rockville, VA (PRWEB) June 15, 2005

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has invited TecAccess, a worldwide leader in Section 508 compliance, and electronic and information (E&IT) accessibility solutions, to conduct a Level 100 Telecommunications course. The course will be held on July 21, 2005, from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Taught by Debra Ruh, President and Founder of TecAccess, and Rob Rice of BayFirst, the training classes will examine standards on how to render telecommunications products accessible and compliant for persons with disabilities. All course participants will receive a CD copy of the complete USPTO Section 508 Reference Guide and other reference materials. To register for the course or for further information, visit http://www. uspto. gov/web/offi (http://www. uspto. gov/web/offi) ces/cio/s508/courses. htm.

About TecAccess

TecAccess is a SBA 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) certified, and woman-owned company that is one of the leading providers of Section 508 compliance solutions and IT/Web Accessibility Services. TecAccess provides comprehensive services that enable clients to understand, acquire, and deliver fully accessible Section 508 compliant solutions, including accessibility, consulting, training, auditing, and testing services for government agencies, businesses, and educational institutions. For further information about TecAccess, please call (804) 749-8646, e-mail druh@tecaccess. net, or visit our website at www. TecAccess. net.

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Certified Crop Advisers worldwide utilize ISU Crop Adviser Institute program for continuing education

Certified Crop Advisers worldwide utilize ISU Crop Adviser Institute program for continuing education.

Certified crop advisers, consultants, and other ag professionals from across North America utilize Iowa State University's Crop Adviser Institute program for continuing education and to complete required CEUs for continued certification.

(PRWEB) October 2, 2003 -

Quality continuing education courses to crop advisers and other ag professionals. Crop advisers from 42 states, 5 Canadian provinces, and the continents of Africa and South America have completed continuing education courses from the CAI.

CAI courses are internationally accredited for continuing education by the American Society of Agronomy CCA and ARCPACS programs as well as the National Alliance for Independent Crop Consultants and the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Courses are delivered on CD-ROM for use on the learner's computer, at the learner's convenience. Select courses are also available streamed over the Internet for users with high-speed Internet access.

For more information on the Crop Adviser Institute and its programs visit www. cai. iastate. edu, e-mail cai@iastate. edu, or telephone 515-294-7546.

Global Traveler Hosts Gala Reception for Reader Survey Award Winners

Global Traveler Hosts Gala Reception for Reader Survey Award Winners

Vince Papale, guest of honor, awards top in travel

Yardley, PA (PRWEB) January 22, 2011

Global Traveler, the only monthly magazine for business and luxury travelers, hosted its seventh annual GT Tested Reader Survey awards reception on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at the Andaz 5th Avenue in New York City.

More than 200 guests gathered to congratulate the respected winners on their achievements. Guest speaker Vince Papale, former NFL player and the inspiration for the blockbuster movie Invincible starring Mark Wahlberg, appeared on behalf of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Papale inspired the crowd to action with a speech on his personal journey to overcome cancer and the importance of finding a cure.

Papale urged attendees to donate travel-related prizes to Global Traveler's charity auction, benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The auction kicks off March 1. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in White Plains, N. Y., The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. To learn more, visit http://www. lls. org.

"Vince Papale's story of overcoming the odds resonates with everyone and we were honored to welcome him to our event," said Francis X. Gallagher, publisher and CEO, Global Traveler. "A big thank-you to Andaz 5th Avenue for helping us host such a successful event. The turnout was superb, with executives worldwide attending. Congratulations once again to the winners: What an honor to have you join us."

Award winners traveled from around the world to accept accolades on behalf of their companies. In attendance:

Rohan Alce, vice president, Etihad Airways
Best Airline in the Middle East

Jose Alvarado, general manager, Iberia Airlines
Best Red Wine

Trip Barrett, senior vice president, Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Best Hotel Chain in Latin America

Don Berg, vice president loyalty programs, InterContinental Hotels Group
Best Hotel Rewards Program

Michael Blunt, vice president, corporate affairs, oneworld
Best Airline Alliance, Best Alliance Wines on the Wing

Jim Carter, vice president, American Airlines
Best Airline for Domestic First Class

Rolando Damas, general manager, North America and Asia, Avianca
Best Airline in Central/South America

Sinead El Sibai, manager of events, advertising and media coordination, Dubai Duty Free
Best Duty Free

David Erich, commercial and marketing director, OpenSkies
Best All-Business-Class Airline

Jeff Foland, president, United Mileage Plus
Best Frequent-Flyer Program

Satoru Fujiki, senior vice president, All Nippon Airways
Best Airline to Japan

Offer Gat, general manager, EL AL Israel Airlines
Best Airline for Security

Young Geun Lee, vice president, Incheon International Airport
Best Airport in the World

Jorge Goytortua, vice president sales, North America, Aeromexico
Best Airline in Mexico

Andy Grodecki, vice president, Virgin Atlantic Airways
Best Airline for Premium-Economy Class

Dorota Haller, marketing director, LOT Polish Airlines
Best Airline in Eastern Europe

T. K. Han, executive vice president, airport and cabin services, Asiana Airlines
Best Airline in North Asia, Best Trans-Pacific Airline, Best Flight Attendants & Onboard Service

Tony Hughes, senior vice president, the Americas, Qatar Airways
Best White Wine

Adrian Ingles, country manager, Philippine Airlines
Best Airline in Southeast Asia

Sara Kearney, senior vice president brands, Hyatt
Best International Hotel Chain, Best Hotel Club Floor, Best Lifestyle Hotel

Shannon Knapp, vice president, American Express Membership Rewards
Best Credit Card Rewards Program

Richard Krulik, chief executive officer, Briggs & Riley
Best Luggage Brand

Craig Landry, vice president, marketing, Air Canada
Best Airline in North America

Nicola Lange, director of marketing and customer relations, Lufthansa
Best Trans-Atlantic Airline

Alan Lim, vice president, Singapore Airlines
Best Airline in the World

Alice Liu, managing director, onboard services, American Airlines
Best North American Wines on the Wing, Best North American Red Wine, Best North American Sparkling Wine

Won Ma, vice president, Korean Air
Best Business-Class Seat Design, Best Airport Staff/Gate Agents

Chandra Mahtani, head of airside planning and leasing, Singapore Changi Airport
Best Airport Dining

Lisa Markovic, vice president, Jet Airways
Best Airline in Central/South Asia and India, Best Sparkling Wine

Todd Neumann, vice president, South African Airways
Best Airline in Africa

Dave Pflieger, chief executive officer, Air Pacific
Best Airline in the South Pacific

Ranga Rajan, director, India Tourism
Best International Tourism Destination

Annette Reantragoon, director of passenger sales, Swiss International Air Lines
Best First-Class Seat Design

Kathleen Shea, vice president, sales and marketing, the Americas, Taj Hotels & Resorts
Best Hotel in the United States -- Taj Campton Place, San Francisco, Calif.

Simon Talling-Smith, executive vice president Americas, British Airways
Best Airline for Business Class

Cathie Sych, vice president, Qantas
Best Airline in Australia and New Zealand

Antonio Temporini, senior vice president, Alitalia
Best Airline Cuisine

Skip Thompson, director of airline marketing, Boeing
Best Aircraft Type

Srisuda Wanapinyosak, director, Tourism Authority of Thailand
Best International Business City

Brian Windle, vice president, sales and marketing, Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts
Best Hotel Chain in Asia

For more information on Global Traveler, visit http://www. globaltravelerusa. com. Read more about the awards reception in the March 2011 issue, available March 1.

About Global Traveler
Global Traveler is a business travel and lifestyle publication and the publication of choice among seasoned business travelers. Global Traveler is the only ABC-audited U. S.-based magazine for the international business traveler, with an ABC paid circulation of 107,140+. No other monthly magazine in its category boasts a higher audited circulation or page count. Ninety percent of its readership has average household income in excess of $100,000; 96 percent attended or graduated from college; and 98 percent of its readers are either top management or professionals.

About FXExpress Publications
FXExpress Publications, Inc., based in Yardley, Pa., is a privately held company publishing Global Traveler magazine; eFlyer, a weekly electronic travel newsletter sent to subscribers and accessible online at http://www. globaltravelerusa. com/eflyer; and eFlyer Asia, http://www. globaltravellerasia. com/eflyer. The company also operates http://www. globaltravelerusa. com, http://www. globaltravellerasia. com and blog. globaltravelerusa. com. The company produces several annuals, including the Class Act Book, Global City Guidebook, Luxury Book, Globility book series and custom publishing for various entities.

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PlattForm Creates Four New VP Positions

PlattForm Creates Four New VP Positions

Dramatic company growth, combined with a talented group of leaders, spurred the recent decision to create four new vice president positions at PlattForm.

Olathe, KS (PRWEB) January 8, 2006 -–

Dramatic company growth, combined with a talented group of leaders, spurred the recent decision to create four new vice president positions at PlattForm.

At the company’s annual Christmas party Dec. 16, four current PlattForm employees were appointed to VP positions. The new Vice Presidents and their positions are: Brian Hubbard, VP of Print Services; Tracy Kreikemeier, VP of Client Services; Mike McHugh, VP of Interactive Marketing; and John VanFleet, VP of Media Services.

“The selection was based on attributes all four candidates had in common: commitment to the company, leadership skills and willingness to take risks,” said Michael Platt, CEO and founder of PlattForm. The VPs themselves cited these traits, along with other characteristics, as determining factors in their successes to date.

“Working with great people, having influential mentors, and my own hunger to learn, grow and improve helped me get where I am today,” said VanFleet.

For the new leaders, being appointed to VP positions gives them an opportunity to expand their own careers while increasing their level of influence on PlattForm’s 300 plus employees.

“This is my chance to shape and mold the organization,” said McHugh. “This is my chance to lead the way and cast a vision for the group.”

This round of vice president appointments most likely won’t be the last.

“The consistent year-over-year growth produces a need for a larger Senior Management team as well as opportunity to recognize deserving leaders within our organization,” Platt said.

Within the past calendar year, PlattForm has experienced exponential growth, as evidenced by the 90 new employees added to the company.

About PlattForm

PlattForm is a full-service integrated marketing communications agency specializing in direct-response advertising within the education industry. With its headquarters in Olathe, Kansas, the agency provides all aspects of advertising campaigns in-house. These services include, but are not limited to, strategic media planning and buying, creative production, web design, full-service web marketing, public relations, and telemarketing. PlattForm specializes in “Education and Military Recruitment,” servicing more than 1,300 campus locations and Military branches across the United States and Canada. For more information, visit www. PlattFormAd. com.

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PTGTV Announces Reality Show Featuring RB Customs of Texas in the “American Bikers Series”

PTGTV Announces Reality Show Featuring RB Customs of Texas in the “American Bikers Series”

RB Customs of Houston, TX, was selected by the producers of the American Bikers Series to create, build and deliver a one-off themed chopper.

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) June 8, 2006

PTGTV is currently in production on a special half-hour reality program within its highly acclaimed American Bikers Series, featuring the work of Roman Blum and his team at RB Customs.

Blum, owner and founder of RB Customs, along with his talented team headquartered in Houston, TX, was selected by the producers of the American Bikers Series to create, build and deliver a one-off themed chopper for PTGTV. The bike will be displayed in the company’s lobby to promote its educational TV shows, and will be featured as well at major sporting events in Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

GEICO, which offers motorcycle and vehicle insurance, will be featured as a commercial sponsor throughout the show.

“As we narrowed down our search for the right builder, it was apparent that Roman Blum and RB Customs were a perfect fit for this project,” said Doug Scott, PTGTV president and CEO. “The airing schedule for this will be ESPN2, FOX Sports Net and the Speed Channel. We also will be selling the show into syndication.”

"The American Biker Series has chosen me because of my originality and commitment to a reliable product, “ said Blum. ”Customer satisfaction has made me who I am today. My priority is my goal to create and produce a product that is flawless. Perfection is a must! It’s all about one’s attitude toward commitment and satisfaction. "

The show will be a real-life experience showing how a custom one-off goes from concept to creation. Viewers will see day-to-day details as well as one-on-one interviews that take them behind the scenes to view the production through the eyes of a custom builder. The challenge to all this is: a project that typically takes four months needs to be completed within 30 days.

Multiple locations have been chosen for filming, and they include RB Customs shop in Houston and the studios of PTGTV in Deerfield Beach, FL.

Delivery of the completed chopper will be an occasion: either at a major sporting event’s halftime show or at a major bike show.

Watch for info on the show’s airing date and major promotions! For more information about or to be considered for the American Bikers

Series, please contact MLeonetti @ ptgtv. com.

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Christendom College President One of Few Catholic College Presidents with Doctorate in Theology

Christendom College President One of Few Catholic College Presidents with Doctorate in Theology

The National Catholic Register recently reported on the dearth of theologically educated Catholic college presidents and dubbed Dr. Timothy O'Donnell as an anomaly.

(PRWEB) September 12, 2003

Front Royal, Va. -- The National Catholic Register recently reported on the dearth of theologically educated Catholic college presidents. Reporter Judy Roberts began her story by writing about Christendom President, Dr. Timothy OÂ’Donnell.

“Dr. Timothy O’Donnell is an anomaly in the world of Catholic academia today. Like most of his counterparts at other American Catholic colleges and universities, the president of Christendom College in Front Royal, Va., is a layman. Unlike most, he holds a doctorate in sacred theology.”

Roberts explained that as recently “as 35 years ago, a Catholic college president with such a degree or comparable religious training might have been the norm, not the exception. But a new study on lay Catholic college presidents confirms what many have suspected for a long time: that most of the people leading Catholic colleges and universities today are lay men and women who lack a thorough education in the faith.”

This new study, titled “Leadership and the Age of the Laity: Emerging Patterns in Catholic Higher Education,” writes Roberts, relates some very surprising statistics. Only 4% of lay presidents have terminal degrees in theology; 43% have graduate education degrees; 55% have no religious training past high school; nearly 33% lack any kind of formal religious education; and a little over 25% have had some type of religious formation in seminaries or religious congregations.

The study was conducted by Father Dennis Holtschneider and Melanie Morey. According to Fr. Holtschneider, it is of the utmost importance that Catholic college presidents, either lay or religious, “be fluent and knowledgeable about the tradition they are charged with preserving because universities are intellectual enterprises.”

According to the story, Patrick Reilly of the Cardinal Newman Society, an organization that seeks to restore Catholic identity in Catholic colleges and universities believes that the “real problem is [that] Catholic universities are no longer centered [on] a real Catholic theology. The president needs to make that a priority regardless of what his background is.”

Dr. OÂ’Donnell thinks that his own doctorate in sacred theology has served him well but would not be necessary if a president had a solid formation in the faith and recognized that the fundamental purpose of a Catholic university is to educate under the guiding light of faith, as Pope John Paul II made clear in his 1990 apostolic constitution Ex Corde Ecclesiae.

“The president is probably the most significant in setting the tone for a College,” says O’Donnell. “Formation is important, but even more important than formation is a deep faith commitment. That’s not something you go to school for.”

Eighth Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival Celebrates Ohio's First Fruit

Eighth Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival Celebrates Ohio's First Fruit

The eighth annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival celebrates Ohio's first fruit, the pawpaw (asimina triloba); the festival is held at Lake Snowden in Albany, Ohio (near Athens).

Albany, OH (PRWEB) August 22, 2006

The Eighth Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival will take place September 16 and 17 (Saturday and Sunday) in Albany, Ohio. The pawpaw, the largest edible fruit native to North America, tastes similar to a banana, often with the tanginess of a mango. Pawpaw fanatics and friends from across the country will convene at the peak of the pawpaw season for a weekend filled with fresh pawpaws, pawpaw foods, pawpaw beer, pawpaw music, pawpaw art, pawpaw history, pawpaw trees, pawpaw people, and much more. The festival will be held at the Lake Snowden Education and Recreation Park in Albany, Ohio (5 miles west of Athens on US 50). The gates open at 10 a. m. on both days. The event costs $5 per person per day (or $8 for both days); children 12 and under are admitted free.

Visitors to this year's festival will enjoy live entertainment with musicians (with styles ranging from blue-grass to blues to rock) performing on a solar-powered stage. Attendees can watch (or even enter!) the best pawpaw competition, where growers have their fruit judged on flavor, size, aroma, and other qualities. Other activities include the pawpaw cook-off, the pawpaw-eating contest, and a "pawpawlympics" for kids. Visitors can also browse the community marketplace (featuring vendors as well as informational displays by local service and advocacy groups).

Never had a pawpaw? Then this is the place to be—there will be wild as well as cultivated fruits available for sampling and purchase; you'll also find seed-grown as well as grafted pawpaw trees for sale.

Never heard of a pawpaw? The pawpaw is a fruit of the pawpaw tree (scientific name "asimina triloba") and is the largest edible fruit native to North America. Pawpaws were eaten (and probably cultivated) by Native Americans well before the arrival of Europeans. The taste of a pawpaw is often described as "tropical" with a flavor that is similar to bananas, often with the tanginess of a mango; the consistency of the ripe fruit is like that of a creamy custard. Pawpaw trees are also the only host plant of the beautiful zebra swallowtail butterfly's larva.

For more information, visit the Ohio Pawpaw Festival's website at http://www. pawpawfest. com (http://www. pawpawfest. com) or contact Gina Geremia (festival coordinator) via email or via phone at +1 740-992-7992.

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Argan Oil, a Moroccan Miracle, Astounds Masses

Argan Oil, a Moroccan Miracle, Astounds Masses

Just Argan launches 100% Pure Organic Argan Oil, a rare oil praised by professionals for its skin and hair benefits, and the latest trend in the cosmetic industry. Just Argan 100% Pure Organic Argan Oil is available for sale at http://www. justargan. com

Grand Prairie, TX (PRWEB) August 30, 2010

Just Argan launches 100% Pure Organic Argan Oil (http://www. justargan. com/pages/Argan-Oil. html), a rare oil praised by professionals for its skin and hair benefits, and the latest trend in the cosmetic industry. This oil from Morocco is often referred to in Europe as liquid gold or miracle oil.

Argan oil is extracted from the fruit kernels of the Argan tree, organically grown exclusively in the southwest region of Morocco at a biosphere reserve protected by the UNESCO.

Extracting Argan oil is a long and labor-intensive process in which mostly women are involved. The commercialization of Argan oil gives the opportunity to these women to enter the work force and help provide for themselves and their families. It is a unique hope for many of them for a better life. “Argan oil is a sustainable and socially responsible product, it should be an essential part of everyone's beauty regimen,” says owner Younes Rouissi.

Because of Argan oil’s unique composition of vitamin E, essential fatty acids, carotene and squalene, the cosmetic benefits are far superior to any other natural oil.

For the face (http://www. justargan. com/pages/Face. html), Argan oil is very efficient against wrinkles and fine lines, it does not clog pores, and helps regulate the skin sebum production, which is proven to relieve any acne condition.

For hair (http://www. justargan. com/pages/Argan-Oil. html), Argan oil protects against split ends, sun and chemical damage, controls frizz and adds softness and natural shine.

For the body (http://www. justargan. com/pages/Body. html), Argan oil can improve the skin elasticity, prevents stretch marks, soften cuticles, and can even be applied to soothe skin burns, eczema and psoriasis.

Just Argan 100% Pure Organic Argan oil can be purchased online at http://www. justargan. com (http://www. justargan. com) in a 1.7 oz recyclable glass bottle with a convenient dispensing pump.

About Just Argan
Just Argan is an all-natural skin care company committed to providing the most efficient, natural and environmentally safe skin care products, and Just Argan gives back a percentage of the benefits made on each product to a Moroccan non-profit organization that promotes education and organic farming.

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$3.2 Trillion in Federal Grants Disbursed to States and Localities by 2013

$3.2 Trillion in Federal Grants Disbursed to States and Localities by 2013

$466.6 billion in grant funding will be disbursed in 2008 alone

Reston, VA (Vocus) May 20, 2008 -

– According to a report recently released by INPUT (http://www. input. com/default. cfm), the authority on government business, it is anticipated that a cumulative total of $3.2 trillion will be disbursed to states and localities via federal grants between 2008 and 2013, with $466.6 billion being disbursed in 2008 alone. Long-standing grant programs and eventual economic stimulus for state and local governments will drive $134.3 billion of growth in federal grants to state and local governments between 2008 and 2013, with total grant awards reaching $600.9 billion annually. Assuming that a modest 1% of this grant funding underwrites state and local information technology (IT) spending, the grant-driven market for government IT vendors will amount to $31.7 billion over the forecast period. During the last recession (2001-03), grant programs were the primary channel for federal fiscal stimulus to state and local governments in budget crises.

"Vendors should not be daunted by the current administration’s stingy grant-funding projections," said Chris Dixon, manager, state and local industry analysis for INPUT. "The next President and Congress will be free to revise figures as they see fit and will certainly do so. INPUT expects some sort of grant-based federal fiscal stimulus for the states in the 2009-10 timeframe. The ‘Education,’ ‘Income Security,’ ‘Veterans Benefits and Services,’ and ‘General Government’ functions are the likely channels for such aid."

The report focuses on the 16 grant funds that have the greatest potential to underwrite or spur IT spending at the state and local levels. While few state and local grants are dedicated specifically to IT, more than $1 billion in such grants are indentified within the report. Also included are numerous links to additional information from granting agencies as well as some “rules of thumb” as to how vendors can best incorporate federal grants into their state and local business development (BD) strategies.

"Federal grant funding is a significant indicator of program areas that are important to Congress, but it is not a directly addressable market for vendors," said Dixon. "Therefore, while grant funds can point to fruitful areas in which to do business, vendors should not consider going after federal grants to state and local governments as though it’s going to be ‘easy money.’ For the most part, you still have to build relationships and lay the groundwork for an opportunity in the usual way, regardless of the ultimate funding source."

The report explains the four ways in which federal grants funds underwrite state and local IT spending, providing vendors with some ideas as to how they can incorporate grant funds into their BD strategies. For example, grant-funded programs must be managed and most grants allow for some percentage of administrative overhead (including management information systems) to be taken out of the grant funds themselves. A few grants are entirely dedicated to such administrative costs.

INPUTÂ’s $3.2 Trillion in Federal Grants Will Underwrite Major State & Local IT Spending Between 2008 and 2013 (http://www. input. com/corp/library/detail. cfm? ItemID=4632) Industry Insight report is available on INPUTÂ’s website at http://www. input. com/corp/library/detail. cfm? ItemID=4632 (http://www. input. com/corp/library/detail. cfm? ItemID=4632).

EDITORÂ’S NOTE: For access to the full report or an interview with the report author, please contact Helena Brito at hbrito@input. com or 703-707-4161.

About INPUT

INPUT (http://www. input. com/default. cfm) is the authority on government business. Established in 1974, INPUT helps companies develop federal, state, and local government business and helps public sector organizations achieve their objectives. Over 1,300 members, including small specialized companies, new entrants to the public sector, and the largest government contractors and agencies, rely on INPUT for the latest and most comprehensive procurement and market information, consulting, powerful sales management tools, and educational & networking events. For more information about INPUT, visit www. input. com or call 703-707-3500.

Media Contact:

Helena Brito

Hbrito@input. com

703-707-4161

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Auxiliarist Provides a Helping Hand

Auxiliarist Provides a Helping Hand

Some Coast Guard Auxiliarists traveled quite a distance to volunteer to help in relief efforts for hurricane Katrina. But Tom Hayden, of St. Marys, GA,, who is a member Flotilla 14-1, Division 14, District 7, flew to the Marine Safety Office in Houston-Galveston only to find himself in the middle of Hurricane Rita.

(PRWEB) October 5, 2005

Some Coast Guard Auxiliarists traveled quite a distance to volunteer to help in relief efforts for hurricane Katrina. But Tom Hayden, of St. Marys, GA,, who is a member Flotilla 14-1, Division 14, District 7, flew to the Marine Safety Office in Houston-Galveston only to find himself in the middle of Hurricane Rita.

Auxiliarist Hayden, while living in St. Marys does volunteer work with Sector Jacksonville in the MSO Contingency Planning Section.

The retired Marine Corps lieutenant colonel learned that MSO Houston-Galveston had sent a number of their personnel to New Orleans. He then contacted MSO Houston-Galveston and asked if they could use a helping hand. Captain Rich Kaser, USCG, CO MSO Houston-Galveston, told him that there were only small staff jobs but he was welcome if he was willing to come all that way. He quickly bought his ticket and flew to Houston, TX, on 13 September.

Upon arrival Hayden was first assigned to help in the Planning Section, but after learning of his Crew qualifications and his extensive background in combating terrorism and his courses of instruction in Anti-terrorism Awareness Training that he has provided to active duty Coast Guard units and CGAUX MARSEC 3 training, he was assigned to the Enforcement Section, Boat Operations.

Many boat crew members were still in New Orleans and due to the shortage of qualified personnel; Hayden was assigned to accompany Port Safety, Non-Law Enforcement port operations patrols.

"This was the highlight of my 15 days with MSO Houston-Galveston, working with the great Coast Guard men who had to do water patrols," said Hayden. "Most CGAUX personnel do not get to work as close with the active duty side on the water and see first hand how dedicated and professional these young men really are. I would go to war with any of them because they are as good as the Marines I led in combat."

The Vietnam and Gulf War veteran had much praise for the officers and enlisted at MSO Galveston-Houston. "We did Houston Shipping Channel Patrols until Thursday, 22 September," said Hayden. As Hurricane Rita began to become a reality, all the CG boats were removed from the water and relocated. A quick flight to Houston aboard a C-130, where Hayden was a member of the Incident Command Center (ICC)at the Omni Hotel, assigned to verify that only Coast Guard and authorized individuals was able to enter the ballroom where the ICC was set-up. The main mission of the ICC was planning for the recovery efforts after Rita passed inland. Hayden saw during his time many local Coast Guard Auxiliary personnel working at both the MSO and the USCG Air Station at Ellington Field.

"I was pleasantly surprised to find that one section was set up at the ICC to account for all active duty, reserve, civilian and auxiliary personnel," said Hayden. Hayden said: "Next to my career in the Marine Corps the opportunity to serve with the active duty Coast Guard men and women at MSO Houston-Galveston was a highlight of my life. I will never forget them and would be happy to serve with any of them again - any time, any where."

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is composed of uniformed, non-military volunteer's who assist the Coast Guard in all of its varied missions, except for military and direct law enforcement. These men and women can be found on the nation's waterways, in the air, in classrooms and on the dock, performing Maritime Domain Awareness patrols, safety patrols, vessel safety checks and public education.

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary was founded in 1939 by an Act of Congress as the U. S. Coast Guard Reserve and re-designated as the Auxiliary in 1941. Its 31,000 members donate millions of hours annually in support of Coast Guard missions.

Contact: Aux. Wayne Spivak

Chief - External Communications

Public Affairs Department

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary

Http://www. auxpa. org (http://www. auxpa. org)
516-353-9155

Media@auxpa. org

The release is available at: http://www. auxpa. org/releases/auxaction/100305.html (http://www. auxpa. org/releases/auxaction/100305.html)

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FLAmignon Dynamic Flash Map Version 1.2 USA and Europe Editions Released

FLAmignon Dynamic Flash Map Version 1.2 USA and Europe Editions Released

Accelerize New Media announced today the release of FLAmignon Dynamic Flash Map Version 1.2 USA and Europe Editions, a powerful Flash-based alternative to image-based click-through maps for websites and applications. Create Business Charts, Election Maps, Census Data Maps, Map Directories, Educational Tools, Click Through Maps and more with a simple to implement Flash Map.

(PRWEB) September 30, 2004

Boston, MA (PRWEB) September 30, 2004 – Accelerize New Media announced today the release of FLAmignon Dynamic Flash Map Version 1.2 USA and Europe Editions, a powerful Flash-based alternative to image-based click-through maps for websites and applications. The USA Flash Map Edition displays all 50 US states. The Europe Flash Map Edition displays all European countries.

Among the many uses for the FLAmignon Dynamic Flash Map are Business Charts, Election Maps, Census Data Maps, Map-based Directories, Educational Tools, Click-through Maps and more.

Much more than just a click-through map, FLAmignon Dynamic Flash Map is a powerful Charting application and all-purpose Graphical User Interface. Each state/country is a fully customizable button with click events and HTML-ready tool tips. Developers can define the click value for each button and write custom code to handle click events. The tool tips can display HTML formatted content and URL Links to navigate to a new page or open a new window. Developers can create charts with the Flash Map by color-coding buttons. All Flash Map properties are customizable including all colors (buttons, lines, text, background), background image, line widths, title and description text, tool tip contents and click events.

“The FLAmignon Dynamic Map is a breakthrough Flash Map interface that can be simply and seamlessly integrated into websites and applications,” said Chris Meredith, President of Accelerize New Media. “Dynamic Flash Maps are simple to implement on any website but offer powerful features for the Developer. Dynamic Flash Maps offer complete control over the look and feel and the ability to turn on or off all features for almost unlimited practical applications.”

Flash Map data and formatting information are stored in two XML documents. These documents can be static XML files or XML streams generated from any source file type such as ASP, Cold Fusion, PHP, JSP and more. Utilizing server technology and a database to generate the XML, developers can customize all Dynamic Map properties on the fly and drive up-to-the-second data to the Flash Map.

Accelerize New Media also offers customized maps to your specifications built on the Dynamic Flash Map source code. Any map or diagram such as stadium seating charts, floor plans, site layouts, city maps and more can be converted to a Dynamic Flash Map with all the capabilities of the commercial editions. Please contact Accelerize at info@accelerize. com for more information.

FLAmignon Dynamic Flash Map requires the Flash 6 browser plug-in, which is a free download available from Macromedia Corp.

Pricing and Availability

FLAmignon Dynamic Flash Maps are available immediately at http://www. flamignon. com (http://www. flamignon. com). Pricing is US$99 for a single domain license.

More about Accelerize New Media

Accelerize New Media is an Internet Technology firm based in Boston, MA. For further information, visit http://www. accelerize. com (http://www. accelerize. com)

Flash is a federally registered trademark of Macromedia Corp.

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Goodie Bagz Gift Bags at the Trumpet Awards

Goodie Bagz Gift Bags at the Trumpet Awards

Goodie Bagz, a luxury gift bag company, created gift bags for the honorees and presenters at the 2007 Trumpet Awards at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) January 28, 2007

Goodie Bagz announced that the bags it created for the Trumpet Awards, which took place at the Bellagio Hotel, were a major crowd pleaser among recipients.

Celebrities such as Terrence Howard, Lisa Raye, Toni Braxton, Quincy Jones, Vickie Winans, Tommy Davidson among many others received a Marc Ecko tote packed with a variety of distinctive items.

Goodie Bagz created 47 gift bags with the help of Marc Ecko as a premier sponsor. "The Trumpet Awards was an excellent opportunity for my clients to present their products to the honorees and presenters," said Janelle Wilhite, owner of Goodie Bagz.

The Trumpet Awards were created to recognize the achievements of African Americans in the areas of arts, business and community service. The Trumpet Awards Foundation has contributed over $3 million to charitable and educational causes.

Products included are as follows:

Marc Ecko -- Stylish messenger bag with shoulder strap. www. ecko. com

Marc Ecko -- Women's and men's high performance chronograph watches. www. ecko. com

HIM -- A classic men's fragrance with hints of cedar, amber and musk. www. shophim. com

Tortuga Imports -- An industry leader, Tortuga Imports provided their delicious, golden original rum cakes.

Celsius -- Recipients of this year's bag will walk away a little lighter, thanks to the great tasting calorie burning soda, which also boosts energy levels. www. drinkcelsicus. com

Generation Dance Productions -- Recipients will be dancing the night away with the inclusion of the DVD and CD set. www. generationsdanceproductions. com

About Goodie Bagz:

Founded in February 2005, Goodie Bagz specializes in creating luxury gift bags for special events and for auction.

Media contact:

Janelle Wilhite

888-692-8170

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Buying or Selling a Business? New USABizMart Blog Can Help

Buying or Selling a Business? New USABizMart Blog Can Help

USABizMart (USABizMart. com) is in the business of providing small business owners wishing to sell their business and those interested in buying a business a place to connect. The company has now added a blog as a resource for educational information to assist both parties.

San Ramon, CA (PRWEB) November 16, 2005

USABizMart was started to give business buyers, business owners, business brokers, and agents an advanced forum to communicate with each other. Via the website business buyers and sellers can sell and buy businesses throughout the United States easily and effectively.

The site features comprehensive listings of businesses for sale along with a list of business brokers, blogs, and other related resources. Buyers can search through an extensive database of for sale businesses by city, state, and keyword, sign up for daily reports of new business listings, and locate a broker to assist in the buying and selling process.

To further enhance the rich educational and informational content already on the site USABizMart founder and president Peter Siegel recently added a blog. A veteran business broker and consultant, Siegel has brokered for sale and appraised thousands of small businesses.

Stating the reason for adding the blog Siegel remarked, "I started my blog on the topic of selling and buying small businesses after the feedback I received from numerous business owners/sellers, business brokers, and business buyers who read my latest book on this topic but wanted continuous information in an unbiased and educational format."

The new blog (www. USABizMart. com/blog (http://www. USABizMart. com/blog)) contains observations, tips, news, events, and case studies relating to selling or buying a small business and is ideal for business buyers, business owners, advisors, business brokers & agents.

The company chose well-known business blog consulting firm Radiant Marketing Group (www. radiantmarketinggroup. com) to design and develop the blog.

For more information on advertising your business for sale or in buying a business, visit www. USABizMart. com. They may also be reached by phone by calling 1-800-207-7478.

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McAnerin Networks, Inc. To Host First China Search Marketing Tour In March 2006

McAnerin Networks, Inc. To Host First China Search Marketing Tour In March 2006

The China Search Marketing Tour will visit Beijing, Shanghai and Nanjing where participants will attend the first Search Engine Strategies Conference and Expo to be held in China.

Calgary, Alberta (PRWEB) January 18, 2006

http://www. mcanerin. com (http://www. mcanerin. com) -- McAnerin Networks, Inc., an international website promotion company, announced today they will host the first China Search Marketing Tour to take place from March 9 to March 19, 2006. The tour will visit Beijing, Shanghai and Nanjing. In Nanjing participants will attend the first Search Engine Strategies Conference and Expo to be held in China, March 17th and 18th, 2006.

China is changing rapidly as competitors scramble to take the lead in the world’s second largest Internet market. Shanghai based iResearch predicts China’s online population will reach 202 million by 2007. Investment bank Piper Jaffray expects annual revenues from advertising on search sites to reach US$1 billion by 2010, up from US$134 million.

“This is definitely a first mover opportunity” said Ian McAnerin, Chairman and CEO of McAnerin Networks, Inc. the host company. McAnerin added, “Anyone in the search marketing industry that plans on doing business with China shouldn’t miss this tour.”

The China Search Marketing Tour will meet with government officials and members of China’s search marketing industry in each of the cities they visit. The participants will learn about China business etiquette and get information about China’s search market prior to the tour at an informational website -- www. chinasearchmarketingtour. com.

About McAnerin Networks, Inc.

McAnerin Networks Inc. (MNI) is an international website promotion company with it's key focus being on outstanding, individualized customer service. They have been in the internet business since 1994 and have worked with some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. With offices in Las Vegas, Nevada and Calgary, Alberta, MNI has a special interest in websites that target international, multinational and cross-national areas.

Ian McAnerin, founder of MNI, is one of the best known search engine optimizers (SEO) in the world, and speaks frequently at conferences and seminars. He now works almost exclusively with other SEOs and internet marketers on a consulting basis for difficult projects, as well as governments and larger organizations.

For more information visit http://www. chinasearchmarketingtour. com (http://www. chinasearchmarketingtour. com) or call David Temple at 651.209.5075

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New WetFeet Report Reveals High-Impact Tactics for Recruiting Student Candidates

New WetFeet Report Reveals High-Impact Tactics for Recruiting Student Candidates

Successful on-campus recruiters rely heavily on internships, high-touch interactions and content-rich marketing as career fairs and information sessions lose impact.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 9, 2006

Today WetFeet Inc., the leading authority on recruitment strategy and hiring tools, released its latest research report, Winning Campus Marketing Strategies Report 2006: Top Trends, Practical Recommendations and Student Views on Campus Recruiting.

The report is the result of a series of focus groups WetFeet conducted with students from top undergraduate and MBA programs in February-March 2006. Students were asked how they become aware of prospective employers, what factors they use to create a shortlist of companies to apply to, and their reactions to the campus marketing experience as well as career websites and interviews.

“The competition on campus is fierce,” said Steve Pollock, president of WetFeet and author of the report. “Employers are conducting much more intensive, high-touch marketing tactics on campus than we’ve ever seen before.”

Three clear trends emerged as having the most impact on student candidates while career fairs and information sessions are losing their value.

SIGNIFICANT EMPHASIS ON HIGH-TOUCH RECRUITING

Students are demanding genuine interactions with company representatives, both senior and junior, to get a real sense for what it’s like to work there. Many candidates won’t even consider companies that don’t have a consistent on-campus presence that allows for personal interaction.

GREATER RELIANCE BY EMPLOYERS ON INTERNSHIPS AS A SOURCE FOR FULL-TIME CANDIDATES

Internships are seen as the ultimate trial of what it’s like to work at a company and employers are placing more emphasis on hiring from this pipeline of candidates. Intern recruiting has evolved as a significant on-campus tactic.

STUDENTS INCREASINGLY VIEW EMPLOYERS AS A RESOURCE FOR INFORMATION

Students are looking for inside information on their targeted industry, how to interview, what to expect during the interview process, and other important details they can’t typically glean from standard recruitment marketing tactics. Companies that include an educational component are viewed very favorably by candidates.

The 100-page report goes on to provide a complete analysis of traditional and new recruiting tactics and what level of success can be expected from each, including:

A detailed analysis of 20 (traditional and new) on-campus recruitment programs and their expected impact. In-depth views at nine best-in-class campus marketing programs including Bain & Co., Banc of America Securities, Booz Allen Hamilton, Ernst & Young, HSBC, Johnson & Johnson, L’Oreal, Merrill Lynch, and Procter & Gamble. Recommendations on where companies should focus their on-campus efforts. Best and worst examples of campus recruiting. Verbatim responses from student candidates.

WetFeet’s Winning Campus Marketing Strategies Report 2006 may be purchased for $1,995 at www. wetfeetresearch. com. An overview of the report and a Table of Contents may be downloaded for free.

ABOUT WETFEET

WetFeet Research & Consulting, a division of WetFeet Inc., is the authoritative source for factual data, emerging trends and informed strategy on effective talent recruiting including sourcing, screening, evaluation, campus recruiting, online recruiting, diversity recruiting and retention. WetFeet has conducted extensive consulting engagements and customized research for many of the world’s top employers including Merrill Lynch, Procter & Gamble, Federated Department Stores and Deutsche Bank.

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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