Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center Speakers Bureau Members Recount Holocaust Experiences

Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center Speakers Bureau Members Recount Holocaust Experiences

Two members of the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center's (HHREC) Speakers Bureau recently shared their experiences of the Holocaust with high school students from seven states in the U. S. as well as students from Alberta, Canada.

Purchase, NY (PRWEB) December 8, 2008

Two members of the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center's (HHREC) Speakers Bureau recently shared their experiences of the Holocaust with high school students from seven states in the U. S. as well as students from Alberta, Canada.

As part of their human rights curricula, students at Eastchester High School and schools in Texas, Virginia, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Georgia, New Jersey and South Carolina, heard first-hand experiences of the Holocaust by participating in a unique, international video conference, which took place at Eastchester High School. The speakers shared their perspectives on the Holocaust and its relationship to the human spirit and human rights issues today. After their presentations, they fielded questions from conference participants.

Sel Hubert, an HHREC Speaker's Bureau member, experienced Kristallnacht when the Nazis burned synagogues, vandalized Jewish homes and businesses and made the first mass arrests of Jewish men and boys - including his father who was sent to Dachau concentration camp. The Kristallnacht pogrom is widely regarded as the beginning of the Holocaust.

Ed Lessing, also an HHREC Speakers Bureau member, was born in Holland, and went into hiding for three years after his family dispersed. Posing as a Christian stable boy, he hid on isolated Dutch farms. Lessing was a member of a Dutch Resistance group that was attacked by the SS in December 1943.

"It is imperative that younger generations learn about the Holocaust, as the number of survivors who can share first-hand experiences is diminishing. It is our hope that the lessons that the students learn will enable them to see that every person deserves basic human rights, said Donna Cohen, HHREC's Executive Director.

Andrew Cahn, Regional Museum Educator for United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and an HHREC volunteer, served as moderator.

The Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center is located at 2900 Purchase Street, Purchase, New York 10577. For further information, please call 914.696.0738, e-mail hhrec@bestweb. net, or visit www. holocausteducationctr. org.

About the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center (HHREC): The Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center is an interfaith, not-for-profit organization serving Westchester, Fairfield and Putnam counties to encourage and enhance teaching and learning about the Holocaust and its human rights lessons for today. Its members encourage students to speak up and act against all forms of bigotry and prejudice.

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Spark Brings Home Best in Show at Greater Lehigh Valley ADDY Awards

Spark Brings Home Best in Show at Greater Lehigh Valley ADDY Awards

Spark ( www. sparkcreatives. com ) and the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley ( www. unitedwayglv. org ) received a Best in Show ADDY for the public service poster campaign entitled "Change that Now" at the 2008 Greater Lehigh Valley Ad Club Awards, Feb. 29, 2008. The campaign, designed to support for the United Way's annual drive, used a series of posters that focused on homelessness, education, and senior citizens in the Lehigh Valley.

Bethlehem, Pa. (PRWEB) March 9, 2008

Spark ( www. sparkcreatives. com ) and the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley ( www. unitedwayglv. org ) received a Best in Show ADDY for the public service poster campaign entitled "Change that Now" at the 2008 Greater Lehigh Valley Ad Club Awards, Feb. 29, 2008. The campaign, designed to support for the United Way's annual drive, used a series of posters that focused on homelessness, education, and senior citizens in the Lehigh Valley.

Spark also took home a Gold ADDY in the newspaper self-promotion category for an entry entitled "The Morning Call Wrap." To launch The Morning Call's new "Use it for Life" branding campaign, Spark replaced the entire front page of all Sunday newspapers with an ad that mimicked the look and feel of the paper.

Spark also won three silver and two bronze ADDYs for clients including Lehigh Carbon Community College and Level 3 lounge.

The ADDY® Awards Competition is a three-tiered national competition conducted annually by the American Advertising Federation. It is the advertising industry's largest and most representative competition for creative excellence.

A total of 176 entries were submitted for this year's Lehigh Valley event. They were judged by a team of three experts in the field of creativity from outside the region. Awards were presented in a variety of categories including interactive media, television, newspaper, public service, consumer magazine and sales promotion.

About Spark
Spark (www. sparkcreatives. com) is dedicated to groundbreaking creative approaches designed to help organizations build their brands, enhance their images and improve their bottom lines. The agency was formed to fill a hole in the Eastern Pennsylvania ad scene -- an agency relentlessly devoted to creativity. Spark is actively seeking new clients that share the company's creative philosophy. Interested companies can contact Michael Drabenstott at (484) 821-0920 or drabenstott @ sparkcreatives. com.

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West Virginia University of Parkersburg Announces New Online Course

West Virginia University of Parkersburg Announces New Online Course

West Virginia University at Parkersburg recently partnered with Gatlin Education Services to provide a new online career training program.

Parkersburg, WV (PRWEB) October 14, 2006

Online career training courses are in heavy demand. Staying on the cutting edge of this popular educational methodology, West Virginia University at Parkersburg recently partnered with Gatlin Education Services to provide an online career training course in the field of healthcare – pharmacy technician.

The program teaches students the necessary skills to gain employment as a pharmacy technician, a position that assists with various activities of the pharmacy department that do not require the professional judgment of a pharmacist.

Additionally, students enrolled in the program who meet basic qualifications are eligible to take the Walgreens externship program through the company’s partnership with Gatlin. Walgreens supplies interns with 80 to 160 hours of hands-on experience that includes assisting pharmacists with prescriptions, answering patient questions about medications and a bevy of administrative duties.

The course can help individuals at any stage of their career. Whether the student is interested in switching career paths, obtaining advanced training and certificates, or a first-time job seeker in need of specialized training, West Virginia University at Parkersburg and Gatlin provide the necessary resources for workforce, corporate, vocational rehabilitation or individual career training, all from the convenience of your own home or office.

Gatlin programs blend various types of instruction in a unique format that provides logical, comprehensive and effective education. The typical course combines online instructional content, traditional textbook material and instructor-facilitated lessons. Though the courses are self-paced, personal instructors are available to guide every student. This blended learning differentiates Gatlin and West Virginia University at Parkersburg courses from ordinary online courses. Each course is open enrollment and takes an average of 90 days to complete.

Web-based instruction is growing in popularity. Gatlin’s enrollments with their partner institutions have increased by 100 percent in the last year. The company has strategic partnerships with more than 480 institutions of higher learning worldwide.

“Between juggling a job, a home, a family and a social life, there isn’t always a lot of time left to attend an on-campus class,” said Stephen Gatlin, founder of Fort Worth-based Gatlin Education Services. “Online training offers the convenience of working from your personal computer and at your own pace. It’s a viable tool right now as evidenced by the growing number of people utilizing it, and is the way of the future.”

Established in 1989 by Stephen Gatlin, Gatlin Education Services is the largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin’s courses are open-enrollment. This means interested students can start their desired training tomorrow. Gatlin’s online career training courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

For enrollment information, contact Gatlin Education Services at (866) 441-5454.

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A Walk With Ovid

A Walk With Ovid

A Young Adult Book that introduces readers to the story of Baucis and Philemon and the Latin Language A Walk With Ovid By Jennifer F. Knapp Publisher: JFK Online Studios, LLC Published: July 1, 2003 Pages: 30 ISBN: 0-9742249-0-1

(PRWEB) November 14, 2003

A Young Adult Book that introduces readers to the story of Baucis and Philemon and the Latin Language

A Walk With Ovid

By Jennifer F. Knapp

Publisher: JFK Online Studios, LLC

Published: July 1, 2003

Pages: 30

ISBN: 0-9742249-0-1

This wonderfully illustrated and written books tells the story of Ovid, a black pug, and his friend Lillian. They meet a boy who helps them and realize the meaning of Baucis and Philemon, a Latin poem, still has meaning today.

Ovid is name after Publius Ovidius Naso, who wrote poems in 43 B. C. to 18 A. D. which make up the The Metamorphoses. There are 15 books within The Metamorphoses that tell 100 different myths, including "The Story of Baucis and Philemon."

As old as these stories are, Ovid Pugnacious realizes during a walk with Lillian that the lessons taught in this poem are still apparent, even in todayÂ’s times. While on their daily walk, Lillian and Ovid get stuck in the rain. A boy shelters them from the storm and offers the dog a biscuit, showing them great compassion. Ovid wants to return the favor, but upon returning to the boyÂ’s home, they realize that his wish has already been granted.

Although the story line is a great one, the book really teaches a lesson, just like the Latin Poet used to do. There are Latin texts within the book, that are translated within the appendix. I studied Latin in school and rarely ever get to utilize this knowledge, but was very pleased with the text and the translation. This is a wonderful story and book for any child to read or parent to read to the child. I have shared this book with my children and they now want an “Ovid” of their own.

This amazing book is available from the Publisher, JFK Online Studios, and is also available from Amazon. com

About the Author

Jennifer F. Knapp, author and illustrator of "A Walk with Ovid," lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with Ovid, her 5-year-old black Pug, her husband, and his dog, Morgan. Jennifer will release the second in her series of Canine Classics, "The Princess and the Pig," in 2005, which will star both Morgan and Ovid.

Jennifer was born in Vermont, and studied Secondary Education at the University of Vermont in the early '90s, with a major in Latin and minor in English.

For orders, review copies, or author interviews, please contact:

Jennifer Delony

JFK Online Studios, LLC

800.431.1579

Www. jfkonlinestudios. com

Jdelony@jfkonlinestudios. com

A Walk With Ovid

By Jennifer F. Knapp

Publisher: JFK Online Studios, LLC

Published: July 1, 2003

Pages: 30

ISBN: 0-9742249-0-1

This wonderfully illustrated and written books tells the story of Ovid, a black pug, and his friend Lillian. They meet a boy who helps them and realize the meaning of Baucis and Philemon, a Latin poem, still has meaning today.

Ovid is name after Publius Ovidius Naso, who wrote poems in 43 B. C. to 18 A. D. which make up the The Metamorphoses. There are 15 books within The Metamorphoses that tell 100 different myths, including "The Story of Baucis and Philemon."

As old as these stories are, Ovid Pugnacious realizes during a walk with Lillian that the lessons taught in this poem are still apparent, even in todayÂ’s times. While on their daily walk, Lillian and Ovid get stuck in the rain. A boy shelters them from the storm and offers the dog a biscuit, showing them great compassion. Ovid wants to return the favor, but upon returning to the boyÂ’s home, they realize that his wish has already been granted.

Although the story line is a great one, the book really teaches a lesson, just like the Latin Poet used to do. There are Latin texts within the book, that are translated within the appendix. I studied Latin in school and rarely ever get to utilize this knowledge, but was very pleased with the text and the translation. This is a wonderful story and book for any child to read or parent to read to the child. I have shared this book with my children and they now want an “Ovid” of their own.

This amazing book is available from the Publisher, JFK Online Studios, and is also available from Amazon. com

About the Author

Jennifer F. Knapp, author and illustrator of "A Walk with Ovid," lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with Ovid, her 5-year-old black Pug, her husband, and his dog, Morgan. Jennifer will release the second in her series of Canine Classics, "The Princess and the Pig," in 2005, which will star both Morgan and Ovid.

Jennifer was born in Vermont, and studied Secondary Education at the University of Vermont in the early '90s, with a major in Latin and minor in English.

For orders, review copies, or author interviews, please contact:

Jennifer Delony

JFK Online Studios, LLC

800.431.1579

Www. jfkonlinestudios. com

Jdelony@jfkonlinestudios. com

Natalie Glick from Vitapath Foods Launches Impact Bars

Natalie Glick from Vitapath Foods Launches Impact Bars

Natalie Glick, entrepreneur and mother-of-four, owner of Vitapath, launches IMPACT bars with a brand new beautiful look and online store. Soon available in health food stores and through unconventional channels.

Calabasas, CA (PRWEB) March 5, 2006

Natalie Glick, entrepreneur and mother-of-four, owner of Vitapath, launches IMPACT bars with a brand new beautiful look and online store. Soon available in health food stores and through unconventional channels.

Soon available in health food stores and through unconventional channels.

When:Los Angeles, CA March 1, 2006

Where: Find IMPACT™ bars online at www. MyImpactBar. com

What: Natalie Glick, entrepreneur and busy mother-of-four, could not find the perfect nutrition-rich meal replacement bar - so she decided to make one herself.

In four dreamy sweet flavors: Wild Berry, Lemon Chiffon, S'mores and Peanut Butter Chocolate IMPACT™ meal alternative bar has everything that is good for us......and nothing that is bad. IMPACT™...Meal for Thought.

After a successful career in NYC's fashion industry, Natalie took time-off to start a family and began designing baby gift baskets for friends and family. This became a successful gift and food basket business catering to the corporate and fashion industry.

Then, while volunteering at the Kabbalah Center, Natalie was developing menus, purchasing supplies and preparing over 200 nutritious meals a day for staff, volunteers and the Kabbalah Children's Academy. During this time Natalie developed the IMPACT™ meal alternative bar.

"The thought of creating a meal replacement bar was simply to fulfill my needs nutritionally and practically, since I don't have much time on my hands," Natalie explains, "And yet it also had to be something that would be healthy for my kids without all the high fats, sugars and chemicals inherent in many other products in the 'meal on the go' space, since they are always sneaking their way into the pantry."

IMPACT™ donates five percent of all profit on IMPACT™ sales to Spirituality for Kids, a not-for-profit educational program designed to give all children the tools they need to live happy and productive lives.

How: www. myimpactbar. com, t: 1-800-920-5791

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Valley Children’s Museum Presents 4th Annual “Big Hands Helping Little Hands” Gala

Valley Children’s Museum Presents 4th Annual “Big Hands Helping Little Hands” Gala

The Junior League of Oakland East Bay, Inc., Supports VCM Event, “A Night at the Oscars,” Benefiting Life-Long Learning Outreach Programs

San Ramon, CA (PRWEB) February 5, 2005

The Valley Children’s Museum (VCM) presents its fourth annual Big Hands Helping Little Hands fundraising gala on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, at the Blackhawk Country Club in Danville. The event will combine the glamour, excitement, drama, and suspense behind the entertainment industry’s top awards show with an exceptional benefit for children in the Tri-Valley and surrounding community. Lending volunteer support to the VCM’s “not-to-be-missed event,” the Junior League of Oakland-East Bay, Inc. (JLOEB), is proud to be a partner with the VCM. Event proceeds benefit the Museum’s outreach programs, including classroom education programs in the Tri-Valley.

Randy Hahn, television play-by-play announcer for the San Jose Sharks on Fox Sports Net, and Roberta Gonzales, CBS 5 TV and KCBS AM 740 weather anchor, will emcee this black-tie optional event, which runs from 5:00 p. m. to 9:30 p. m. The benefit features a “paparazzi” filled red carpet entry, “celebrity” entertainers, a gala dinner, silent auction, and VCM’s trademark hands-on creativity contest, along with the live awards broadcast via big screen. Complimentary valet parking is included.

“The VCM’s goal is to provide a creative space for children, families, educators and parent groups to learn about their world and each other. Our unique outreach programs stimulate curiosity, imagination and life-long learning,” said Sonja Hongisto Executive Director, Valley Children’s Museum. “Big Hands Helping Little Hands gives people a chance to join us on our red carpet, dodge the “paparazzi,” mingle with “celebrities” and share in the glamour and suspense of Hollywood’s most celebrated awards ceremony, while supporting important educational programs for the children in our community.”

Tickets for the Big Hands Helping Little Hands are available online at www. valleychildrensmuseum. org; by mailing a check to VCM, P. O. Box 305, San Ramon, CA 94583; or by calling 925.461.6574 ext. 2. The ticket prices are $75 per person or $675 for a table for 10, if purchased before Feb. 1. After Feb. 1, the cost of a table for 10 is $750. For information on sponsorship or donations, please call 925.461.6574 ext 2, or e-mail Linda at linda@valleychildrensmuseum. org.

Women Building Better Communities

The Junior League of Oakland-East Bay, Inc. (www. jloeb. org) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The JLOEB offers women the opportunity to implement change in the community in three major ways: projects, grants, and outreach. The common thread in the JLOEB community work is the LeagueÂ’s dedicated mission focusing on Children at Risk.

“The Junior League of Oakland-East Bay, Inc. is proud to lend volunteer support to the Valley Children’s Museum Big Hands Helping Little Hands benefit. Helping to fill community needs, particularly when it involves benefiting the lives of children, has been the Junior League of Oakland-East Bay’s mission for 70 years,” said Sabrina Benjamin, 2004-2005 President, Junior League of Oakland-East Bay, Inc. “The Valley Children’s Museum is a wonderful resource for children, families, educators, and the community at large, and we are thrilled that we are able to assist them both at this event and for their future.” VCM’s Hongisto adds, “The Junior League has been instrumental in establishing successful children’s museums throughout America. We share similar values and look forward to a long fruitful partnership.”

About The Valley ChildrenÂ’s Museum

The Valley Children’s Museum (VCM) is a non-profit organization committed to providing educational, play-based, interactive activities for children, families, caregivers and educators. Their goal is to promote life-long learning through exploration and discovery. Upon completion of its permanent site, the Museum will serve as a regional community and educational resource center. Currently, the VCM’s “Museum without Walls” program serves the region through traveling exhibits and programs. For more information, please call 925.461.6574, or visit their website at www. valleychildrensmuseum. org.

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Media Contacts:

Irma Kemp, Valley ChildrenÂ’s Museum, 925.360.4115, irma@valleychildrensmuseum. org

Dana Young, JLOEB, 510.601.7998, danayoung@yahoo. com

Dawn Miyamoto, JLOEB, 510.452.0490, dkmiyam@aol. com

Tesseract School Fair to Showcase Top Western Boarding Schools Oct. 26

Tesseract School Fair to Showcase Top Western Boarding Schools Oct. 26

Leading Scottsdale school hosts prestigious group of boarding schools in fair Oct. 26 for parents interested in preparing their children for college.

PARADISE VALLEY, AZ (PRWEB) October 19, 2005

Parents looking to give their children an advantage when going to college can visit 20 prestigious boarding schools in one location Oct. 26 at Tesseract School, located at 4800 E. Doubletree Ranch Road.

The Western Boarding School Association (WBSA) is holding a regional fair at Tesseract from 6 to 8 p. m. giving parents a chance to visit representatives from the best boarding schools in the western U. S. and Canada with information on the benefits of boarding education and the options available to families.

“National research shows that students who attend boarding schools are better prepared for college than other students and they ultimately attend more prestigious colleges and universities and complete advanced degrees as well,” said Tom Sheppard, WBSA chairman.

The Tesseract School Fair is the only such fair the WBSA is holding in Arizona this year.

For more information contact Tracy Glover at 480-991-1770.

Tesseract School Fair Facts

Date:  

Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Time:  

6:00 to 8:00 PM

Location:

Tesseract School, 4800 East Doubletree Ranch Road (NEC of Tatum and Doubletree Ranch Road).

For more information:

Tesseract School

480-991-1770

Www. tesseractschool. org

Western Boarding School Association

Www. wbsa. net

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Wood You Know? A BuyerÂ’s Guide to Wood Flooring

Wood You Know? A BuyerÂ’s Guide to Wood Flooring

IFLOOR. com has taken upon itself the formidable task of arming consumers with a wealth of information to help them decide which flooring fits best.

(PRWEB) September 20, 2005

Selecting the perfect floor covering is not always an easy task. With literally thousands upon thousands of flooring products to choose from, it is quite easy to fall into a pit of frustration and confusion.

IFLOOR. com, the largest internet-based flooring store, understands how consumers feel. The company has taken upon itself the formidable task of arming consumers with a wealth of information to help them decide which flooring fits best. The websiteÂ’s informative original articles cover nearly every flooring product available in the market. Plus, it offers an extensive database of Frequently Asked Questions and exclusive installation videos designed to answer all flooring questions imaginable.

On wood floors

Wood floors are among iFLOOR. comÂ’s fastest selling products taking up 29 percent of the companyÂ’s sales. This category alone can be broken down into three sub-categories:

Solid hardwood floor, typically available in ¾-inch thickness, is composed of one material all throughout the piece. For instance, for a solid oak hardwood, what you get is solid oak from top to bottom.

Engineered wood floors, on the other hand, are made up of multiple layers. The first ply is the prime part of the material, a piece of real wood that is the species you are buying like oak or maple. The other layers are made up of different species different from the first layer -- a lot like a plywood floor. The layers are typically constructed with a method called cross-ply lamination to enhance the strength of the floor.

Veneer is a hybrid between a laminate and an engineered floor. Unlike laminate floors, which lack the natural depth found in real hardwood floors, veneer looks like and is actually the real thing. About 1/16 of an inch of hardwood is pressed against an HDF (high-density fiberboard). The downside to this is it cannot be sanded, although installation and maintenance are similar to laminate -- fast and easy. It is also less expensive than both engineered and hardwood floors.

To find out more about wood floors, read the article Wood vs. Wood: Solid Hardwood and Engineered Wood Floors Face-off (http://www. ifloor. com/articles/wood/woodvswood. html (http://www. ifloor. com/articles/wood/woodvswood. html)).

About iFLOOR. com

Since 1999, iFLOOR. com has been the world's largest online flooring retailer, offering over 60,000 flooring products in the following categories: hardwood floors, laminate flooring, bamboo flooring, cork flooring, and area rugs. Exclusive educational articles and installation videos are also available on the website.

IFLOOR. com is the 115th largest internet retailer according to Internet Retailer Magazine, and is the 135th fastest growing private company in the United States, according to Inc. Magazine.

More information can be accessed at http://www. ifloor. com (http://www. ifloor. com).

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THE THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY PRESENTS INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ARTIST ROSE MARIE GUIRAUD AND LES GUIRIVOIRES DANCE THEATRE COMPANY PERFORMING HER AFRICAN DANCE/MUSICAL THEATER DRAMA THE VENGEANCE OF MAMI WATA

THE THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY PRESENTS INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ARTIST ROSE MARIE GUIRAUD AND LES GUIRIVOIRES DANCE THEATRE COMPANY PERFORMING HER AFRICAN DANCE/MUSICAL THEATER DRAMA THE VENGEANCE OF MAMI WATA

(PRWEB) March 20, 2003

For Immediate Release

Back By Popular Demand

New York, February 10, 2003 - Back by popular demand, internationally acclaimed artist Rose Marie Guiraud, announces the return of her original African dance/musical theater drama, The Vengeance of Mami Wata, to the New York stage. Composed, written, directed, and choreographed by Ms. Guiraud, the production was previously represented by The Theater for the New City for four performances this past December. By public demand Les Guirivoires Dance Theatre is back for twelve more performances from April 10- April 27, again at the Theater for the New City.

A native of the Ivory Coast, Ms. Guiraud has collaborated with many well-known American dance and theatre luminaries including Alvin Ailey, Ellen Stewart, Woody King, Diane McIntyre, Dini Zulu and Chuck Davis, to name a few. Ms. Guiraud is author of several plays and poetry, and has recorded six record albums. She is also Founder and Artistic Director of Les Guirivoires Dance Theatre Company (LGDTC) and will appear with the group in The Theater for the New CityÂ’s production.

The Vengeance of Mami Wata debuted in New York to critical acclaim at The University of the Streets in 1979, followed by successful runs at La Mama Theater and the New Federal Theatre, which led to a highly successful tour in the Ivory Coast. Since, Ms. Guiraud has performed and taught extensively in France, Japan, Germany, Greece, and England among others. Last summer, Ms. Guiraud received a special invitation from Ivory Coast Ambassador Philippe Djangone-Bi for a private performance at the United Nations. By invitation of the Arts In Education Institute of Western New York, Ms. Guiraud and her company traveled to upstate New York for a brief tour throughout the Buffalo and Niagara Falls school districts. There she gave workshops in African dance and music, and performances of The Vengeance of Mami Wata for over 4,000 students.

The Vengeance of Mami Wata is based on the folktale of Mami Wata, the spiritual mother of the water, a well-known figure throughout African oral tradition. The play is about the intriguing tale of a little girl who is blamed for her motherÂ’s death in childbirth and is outcast by her village. She eventually dies of malnourishment and returns twenty years later as a ghost, in the form of a beautiful woman, to take revenge on the unjust and reward the worthy. The production features a multi-cultural cast, an innovative multi-media presentation, and unique theatrical effects. The music for the play is entirely composed by Ms. Guiraud and arranged by jazz musician and LGDTC Musical Director Emmett McDonald, and offers a diverse mix of both African and Western cultures.

Showtimes for The Vengeance Of Mami Wata are April 10-27, Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM. All tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children, and are available at The Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue, between 9th and 10th Streets. For ticket and information, call

(212) 254-1109 or e-mail: info@theaterforthenewcity. org.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ROSE MARIE GUIRAUD AND LES GUIRIVOIRES DANCE THEATRE COMPANY,

PLEASE CALL 718-562-8656 OR E-MAIL: GMCEX@AOL. COM

Sing-a-lot With Music from ‘Joke-a-lot!’

Sing-a-lot…With Music from ‘Joke-a-lot!’

Original Soundtrack from Popular Care Bears’ ‘Journey to Joke-a-lot’ DTV Release Available on CD from Madacy Kids October 5, 2004

Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) September 29, 2004

Share the fun when Madacy Kids releases the original soundtrack for Care Bears Journey to Joke-a-lot, a stunning, all-new CGI animated, direct-to-video feature produced by Nelvana Limited starring the adorable bear characters, created and licensed by American Greetings

This entertaining collection of songs features Jane Siberry’s “With all My Heart,” Ian Thomas’ “I Like My Friends a Lot,” and special performances by Funshine Bear – “Here I’m a King” and “Make ‘Em Laugh” – plus “In the Land of Joke-a-lot,” performed by the cast. Featuring 13 songs, including bonus tracks not featured in the movie, the 60-minute CD soundtrack will be available October 5, 2004 for $12.98 SRP (Canada $14.98).

Recommended for ages 3 and up, the CD soundtrack also includes a bonus Journey to Joke-a-lot movie trailer, PC wallpaper and a Funshine Bear 3-D sticker.

Madacy Kids released several Care Bears musical CDs in 2004: “Meet the Care Bears,” “Care Bears Karaoke - Sing Like a Star” and “Care Bears Holiday Hugs.” In 2005, Madacy Kids will release “Let’s Be Friends,” “Nighty-Night,” and “Share a Smile,” new Care Bears’ musical CDs based on these sharing and caring icons of 80’s.

Care Bears are back in a big way! Led by the hugely successful plush bears, sales of Care Bears merchandise at retail this year are projected to top $600 million. Beginning September 28th, Care Bears media support will include a TV campaign, which will generate 260 million impressions, a holiday-gift giving print campaign, promotion on www. care-bears. com and other promotions to be announced.

After a hugely successful launch in 2003, National Care Week returns this year from October 17-24. This program utilizes the Care Bears to help preschool teachers show students that sharing and caring is very important and You're Never Too Young to Care. This year's program offers a combination of take-home components, art activities, and caring projects suitable for young children. This kit will be mailed to 31,000 preschools (8.5 million children) across the country.

About Care Bears

The Care Bears are a group of adorable, furry friends, each with a special caring mission. They help teach people how to care. Every Care Bear wears a brightly colored tummy symbol that shows its own special way of caring. Created by American Greetings, Care Bears were first launched as toys and other products in 1983. They quickly became “America’s teddy bear” with over 40 million Care Bears toys sold between 1983 and 1987. The Care Bears released their first full-length feature film The Care Bears Movie in 1985. Care Bears have also starred in their own television series; appeared in countless publishing outlets including storybooks, coloring books and activity pages; and featured of course, on greeting cards.

About Nelvana

Nelvana Limited is one of the worldÂ’s leading international producers and distributors of childrenÂ’s programming and products. Nelvana is owned by Corus Entertainment, a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in both specialty TV and Radio. The companyÂ’s other interests include music, television broadcasting and advertising services. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR. B) and New York (CJR) Exchanges. CorusÂ’ Web site can be found at www. corusentertainment. com.

About American Greetings Corporation

American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) is one of the world's largest manufacturers of social expression products. Along with greeting cards, its product lines include gift-wrap, party goods, candles, stationery, calendars, educational products, ornaments and electronic greetings. American Greetings is also the creator and owner of many celebrated character properties, including Strawberry Shortcake and Care Bears. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual net sales of approximately $2 billion. For more information visit http://corporate. americangreetings. com (http://corporate. americangreetings. com).

About Madacy Kids

Madacy Kids is the home for all childrenÂ’s audio, video and DVD products distributed by Madacy Entertainment Group, a full-service entertainment company headquartered in Montreal which licenses, markets and distributes music, video, DVD and customized corporate entertainment premiums through its offices throughout North America, Europe and Latin America. For more information about Madacy KidsÂ’ products please visit www. madacy. com, e-mail madacykids@madacy. com, or call 1-888-2MADACY.

Press Information:

Andrea Blain

Andrea Blain Public Relations

9750 Crawford Ave.

Skokie, IL 60076

847-9433-9884 phone

847-673-5836 fax

Ablain@aol. com

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Accountants Face New Concerns Says Fraud Expert

Accountants Face New Concerns Says Fraud Expert

A recent revision of standards for accounting review services could put many practitioners at risk, according to experts on business fraud at Cendrowski Corporate Advisors (CCA).

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI (PRWEB) September 11, 2004

A recent revision of standards for accounting review services could put many practitioners at risk, according to experts on business fraud at Cendrowski Corporate Advisors (CCA).

Although the revised standard is designed to help accountants improve their professional review, it can pose certain pitfalls for accountants, says CCA founder Harry Cendrowski.

The revision, called SSARS 10 (Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services), affects reviews of financial statements ending on or after December 15, 2004. It was recently issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and is an expansion of previous guidelines on analytical procedures and other review procedures.

Most notably, the new standard requires accountants to make inquiries regarding fraud in a review process and to obtain added input from a clientÂ’s management regarding fraud, Cendrowski notes. It also includes an implied responsibility for understanding the internal controls for fraud deterrence within the organization.

Cendrowski warns that accountants who are not prepared to properly judge responses to these inquiries in order recognize the warning signs of fraud, and communicate them to a client companyÂ’s owners, could be exposed to professional liability, whether the company is public or privately held.

“Fraud studies consistently show that strong internal controls are the most important defense against fraud,” Cendrowski notes. “Accountants will need to develop a mindset for fraud awareness and deterrence in order to manage the risk associated with the performance of a review.”

“Fraud continues to be recognized as a major problem for business, and the accounting profession will continue to modify professional standards to consider the impacts of fraud,” he says. “The new standards dictated by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act raised the bar for governance and financial reporting. These practices are now becoming a benchmark for private companies and nonprofits as well.”

The risk to accountants is that they may not uncover a fraudulent situation, given the often-subversive means used to conceal fraud. Under the new standard, the accountant could be held responsible for not discovering it.

For this reason, accountants will need to fully understand the many elements of fraud when providing review services under the new standard.

In 2003, Cendrowski and senior manager Jim Martin developed and licensed the training program for the Certified Fraud Deterrence (CFD) professional designation offered by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA). The CFD program is the first new fraud designation by any national professional organization in the past 20 years.

The objectives of the training program mirror those of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act as well as recent statements by Securities and Exchange Commission leaders about proactive deterrence of fraud for both private and public companies. The CFD program includes 40 hours of classroom instruction, an eight-hour exam and a comprehensive written case analysis incorporating CCAÂ’s unique proactive measures to deter fraud in an organization. The fraud-deterrence training program is now held across the country and attended by professionals from corporate, private, government and non-profit organizations.

Cendrowski Corporate Advisors provides consulting services to private, public and non-profit organizations, including forensic accounting; internal control assessment and fraud deterrence; fraud investigation and remediation; expert witness; fraud deterrence training & education; business valuation; risk assessment; operational review; litigation support; internal audit; business continuity planning, and bankruptcy and fiduciary.

Company Contact

Harry Cendrowski

Cendrowski Corporate Advisors

Phone: 248.540.5760

E-mail: cca@cendsel. com

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Laura Oliveto

AutoCom Associates

Phone: 248.647.8621

E-mail: loliveto@usautocom. com

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Media Outlets in Arizona Growing According to 27th Edition of the FinderBinderÂ&#174

Media Outlets in Arizona Growing According to 27th Edition of the FinderBinder®

More media outlets opened in Arizona during the past year than previous years according to the FinderBinder®, Media Directory.

Tempe AZ (PRWEB) September 17, 2005

Published by the Rita Sanders Public Relations and Advertising Agency of Tempe, the unique media reference work includes 608 television and radio stations, weekly and monthly newspapers and magazines, educational and cable broadcast stations plus wire services.

“That’s 58 more than last year,” said Sanders. “When we put the 2006 FinderBinder® together, we found out we had to delete 10 media outlets that were no longer in business, but on the other hand we added 48. For the past several years, growth has been stagnant, same number declined as new arrived.”

The 2006 edition will be available October 1, 2005 and according to Sanders, the latest FinderBinder®, includes 46 television stations, 150 radio stations and 412 print publications throughout the state, including national publications headquartered in Arizona.

Sanders, who has published the media directory since 1979 said, “The growth is in the print publications. The variety is endless, there is something for everyone.”

Available in print and online, the FinderBinder® is designed to serve advertising and public relations firms, government agencies, non-profit organizations and corporations that need a quick and easy way to contact the news media or advertising representatives.

“And since both editors and advertising representatives have a tendency to change quite often, we produce a monthly update to keep the FinderBinder® buyers up to date on who’s who and where,” added Sanders.

“Our electronic version is updated daily online.”

Both print and online versions contain each media outletÂ’s contact names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers and email addresses for editors, reporters and advertising personnel.

FinderbBinder® subscribers will find media outlets listed from A to Y (there are none listed that start with Z), beginning with AAA Arizona Highroads Magazine and ending with Yuma Business Journal.

“What makes the FinderBinder® unique and useful is that the data is so fresh,” said Sanders.

A long time user, Alison Bendler, Public Relations Director of Basha’s marketing department said, “I really like the updates to the Finder Binder Web site. Searching the database is very straightforward. It's so quick and easy to find just the right the media contacts. It's great to have access to up-to-date information. Thanks for your help.”

The annual cost for a FinderBinder®, which includes 11 months of newsletters and a compact three-ring binder with tabbed dividers, is $293.49. The printed directory plus the online version is available for $423.21. The online version by itself costs $520.56.

“These prices are even lower than last year,” Sanders added.

FinderBinder® Editor Jennifer McElyea said it is beneficial for subscribers to have both hard copy and electronic versions. She said, “The book is a quick reference while online speeds up the building of lists, faxing and electronic distribution of the news.”

For more information, visit www. finderbinderaz. com or call 480-967-8714.

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Nicotine Not Medicine, Its Use Not Therapy

Nicotine Not Medicine, Its Use Not Therapy

A new study has found that nicotine inhibits chemotherapy drugs from destroying lung cancer cells. Although smokers diagnosed with lung cancer will be discouraged from using the nicotine patch, gum or lozenge, quitting surveys continue to show absolutely no cessation advantage over smokers quitting without them.

Charleston, SC (PRWEB) April 21, 2006

We already knew that drop for drop nicotine is deadlier than arsenic, cyanide, strychnine or diamond back rattlesnake venom, that it can quickly desensitize critical brain pathways, and is highly addictive and harder to beat than heroin or cocaine. Now a new April 2006 study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) reports that nicotine, in any form, may prevent chemotherapy from killing lung cancer cells.

Nicotine Prevents Lung Cancer Cells from Dying

Chemotherapy drugs Gemcitabine, Cisplatin and Taxol trigger death of cancerous cells via a process known as "apoptosis." The study shows how nicotine, via certain types of acetylcholine receptors, prevents apoptosis. One of the study's authors, Srikumar Chellappan, has been widely quoted by the AP as saying that smokers with lung cancer "should avoid nicotine in all forms, not just smoking."

Imagine being a smoker and bombarded by two decades of pharmaceutical industry nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) marketing proclaiming that replacement nicotine is the key to quitting, that it doubles your chances. Now try to imagine the catch-22 of being told your treatment battle against lung cancer probably won't be effective unless you first battle and arrest your chemical dependency upon nicotine.

Smokers whose dependency denial arsenal once included such thoughts as "anyone can quit smoking but it takes a real man to fight lung cancer" are now scrambling for new denial rationalizations.

Few dependent upon nicotine understand the scientific harm jargon. But it cannot sound good to those able to drop their denial barrier long enough to listen. According to the PANS study, "previous studies have implied that nicotine may be genotoxic, forming adducts with DNA... thereby causing mutations in vital genes leading to neoplastic transformation." "However recent evidence has shown that nicotine can also lead to sustained activation of mitogenic pathways, promote angiogenesis, and accelerate tumor growth rates and atherosclerosis."

Words like antiapoptotic, genotoxic, angiogenesis and atherosclerosis have little meaning when the chemical you are addicted is so captivating that despite more than 40% of smokers attempting to quit each year, roughly half of all adult smokers end up smoking themselves to death, each an average of 13 to 14 years early.

"Our findings are in agreement with clinical studies showing that patients who continue to smoke have worse survival profiles than those who quit before treatment; they also raise the possibility that nicotine supplementation for smoking cessation might reduce the response to chemotherapeutic agents," says the PANS study.

NRT Pharmaceutical Industry Has Not Been Entirely Honest

But there is growing awareness that replacement nicotine products such as the nicotine patch, gum and lozenge (nicotine supplementation) have zero value as aids to smoking cessation or nicotine cessation. Never once, in all real-world quit smoking surveys conducted to date, have those using replacement nicotine products performed better than those quitting cold turkey. Below is a sampling of facts the nicotine industry would rather those wanting to quit smoking not know:

  Almost all successful long-term quitters during 2006 will once again be cold turkey quitters (80-90%)

  Quitting resources offering a solid dependency recovery education, that enhance motivation and that offer some form of ongoing support will dramatically enhance a smoker's odds of joining more than 40 million U. S. ex-smokers who successfully quit nicotine cold turkey

  93% of study participants in the seven over-the-counter nicotine patch and gum studies relapsed to smoking within six months

  Almost 100% second time nicotine patch users relapse to smoking within six months

  36.6% of current nicotine gum users have been dependent upon it for more than six months

  Nicotine is a psychoactive drug producing dopamine/adrenaline intoxication. Early clinical NRT studies were not blind as claimed. The industry knew its clinical studies were not blind as early as 1982, when in the first nicotine gum studies it found itself compelled to use 1mg of nicotine as a placebo device masking agent. Amazingly, for more than two decades, it has promoted clinical results that it knew or should have known were defective and fatally flawed.

  A September 2002 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that... "NRT appears no longer effective in increasing long-term successful cessation in California smokers"

  Real-world quitter surveys from Minnesota, London, Quebec and Maryland found zero advantage at six months for those using expensive NRT products

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Growthink Reveals How to Identify and Contact the Right Venture Capital Firm Partner

Growthink Reveals How to Identify and Contact the Right Venture Capital Firm Partner

According to Growthink, venture capital firms are comprised of individual partners. It is critical to find and contact the right partner in order to get your deal funded.

(PRWEB) November 28, 2005

According to Growthink, venture capital firms are comprised of individual partners. These partners make investment decisions and typically take a seat on each portfolio company’s Board. Partners tend to invest in what they know, so finding a partner that has past work experience in your industry is very helpful. This relevant experience allows them to more fully understand your venture’s value proposition and gives them confidence that they can add value, thus encouraging them to invest.

Fortunately, says Growthink, most venture capital firm websites list their partners with great pride. Each partner typically has a bio that includes their educational credentials, business accomplishments and investments that they have made. In identifying the right venture capital partner to contact for your company, try to find the partner that, from their background, will truly grasp the opportunity and can really add value.

Once you have identified the most appropriate venture capital partner, it is important to figure out how to contact them. As partners are often inundated with business plans, having a personal connection and/or introduction is often the difference between getting heard and not getting heard. For instance, if you attended the same university or worked at a company that they did, call or email them and use this as the introduction. If not, it is important to network. Call people that may have been associated with the partner and ask for an introduction.

According to Growthink, getting the partner’s attention is the first key hurdle in raising venture capital. The second hurdle is getting them to believe in the opportunity, and finally, giving them the enthusiasm and information needed to convince other partners in their firm that investing in your venture represents a sound investment.

About growthink. com

Growthink Business Plans has developed over 200 business plans for clients that have collectively raised over $750 million in financing, launched numerous new product and service lines and gained competitive advantage and market share. For more information go to http://www. growthink. com (http://www. growthink. com) and/or visit its sister site at http://www. gtsecurities. net (http://www. gtsecurities. net) for related information.

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The Digital Education Group Launches Technology Contest for K-12 Teachers

The Digital Education Group Launches Technology Contest for K-12 Teachers

Academic consulting firm wants to know how free technologies are being used in today’s classrooms; will share results with educators.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 16, 2010

The Digital Education Group (DEG)—a new academic consulting firm specializing in 21st century classroom technology—opened its 'Innovative Technology in the Classroom Contest 1.0' to all K-12 teachers this week, encouraging educators across the country to interact and exchange instructional technology ideas.

To enter the contest, teachers are asked to describe how they creatively use a free technology—such as blogs, mobile phones or Skype—to engage students and advance achievement in the classroom. Entrants are then automatically entered into a drawing to win one of three Amazon Kindles® plus a $100 Amazon® Gift Certificate.

"Historically speaking, teachers have always been the catalyst for classroom innovation," said DEG President Mike Huling. "Day in and day out they try new strategies to engage students, many of which include free, easily-accessible technologies. Hopefully this contest will elicit a flood of great ideas, which we will freely pass along to other teachers once the winners are chosen in early May."

DEG plans to collect, publish and share all submissions to educators across the country. Those who entered the contest will be the first to have complete access to this exclusive collection of innovative ideas to use in their own classroom.

"We believe that teachers will define the 21st century classroom," added Huling. "This contest is simply an easy way for them to share ideas that work and to learn from others. And if they win a Kindle and a gift certificate in the process, then that's icing on the cake."

All entries must be submitted by April 30, 2010. Teachers should visit www. digeduc. com or DEG's Facebook page to learn more about the contest.

About DEG
The Digital Education Group (DEG) is an academic consulting firm specializing in 21st century classroom technology. Their team provides the expertise and guidance to help K-12 schools successfully plan, choose and implement the best instructional and digital technology solutions for their classrooms. From grant writing and pilot programs to vendor relations and professional development, DEG's comprehensive services are designed to fulfill an institution's unique needs.

Web site: www. digeduc. com

"The Next Chapter in Education"

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HNA Hardscape Project Award Winners Announced

HNA Hardscape Project Award Winners Announced

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) along with the Brick Industry Association and National Concrete Masonry Association are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual HNA Hardscape Project Award winners. A total of 22 award winners were recognized in an awards ceremony on Saturday, January 17th at the Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA during the Hardscape North America trade show.

Herndon, VA (PRWEB) January 26, 2009

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) along with the Brick Industry Association and National Concrete Masonry Association are pleased to announce the 2nd Annual HNA Hardscape Project Award winners. The Hardscape Project Awards recognize outstanding hardscape projects by contractors in residential and commercial/industrial applications. These projects include but are not limited to walkways, patios, driveways, plazas, parking lots, etc. In just its second year the awards program received more than 135 entries. A total of 22 award winners were recognized in an awards ceremony on Saturday, January 17th at the Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, GA during the Hardscape North America trade show.

The Commercial/Industrial HNA Hardscape Project Awards winners were recognized in categories of clay brick, concrete paver, segmental retaining wall and a combination of all hardscape products in project sizes of 1,000 to 10,000 square feet, 10,000 to 50,000 square feet and more than 50,000 square feet. The Commercial/Industrial award winners are:
Combination
 1,000 -10,000 sq. feet Villa Roma Hotel Project
Contractor: Lighthouse Designs & Development
Smithtown, NY
 10,000 -50,000 sq. feet Vinings Mountain Condominiums
Contractor: Site Scapes, LLC
Lawrenceville, GA
 More than 50,000 sq. feet the Renaissance at Colony Park
Contractor: Site Tech
Roswell, GA
Concrete Paver
 1,000 -10,000 sq. feet Outdoor Employee Synergy Zone
Contractor: Singing Hill Landscape, Inc.
Aurora, CO
 10,000-50,000 sq. feet The F Street Connectivity Project
Contractor: East Penn Pavement Company
Anchorage, AK
 More than 50,000 sq. feet Towne of Ave Maria Aquatics Sports Park
Contractor: Perfect Pavers, Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Clay Brick
 1,000 -10,000 sq. feet NCSU Wolf Sculpture Plaza
Contractor: Fred Adams Paving
Morrisville, NC
 10,000 -50,000 sq. feet Promenade Circle
Contractor: Church Brick South, LLC
Thorofare, NJ
 More than 50,000 sq. feet Meadows at Lake Saint Louis
Contractor: Rosch Company
St. Louis, MO
Segmental Retaining Wall
 1,000 -10,000 sq. feet Knollwood Military Retirement Residence
Contractor: TerraStructures
Skippack, PA
 10,000 -50,000 sq. feet Briarcliff Village
Contractor: BC Hardscapes
Claycomo, MO

The Residential HNA Hardscape Project Awards recognized outstanding residential projects in clay brick, concrete paver, segmental retaining wall and a combination of all hardscape products in projects of under 1,000 square feet, 1,000 to 5,000 square feet and more than 5,000 square feet.
Combination
 Under 1,000 sq. feet Kildeer Residence
Contractor: Poul's Landscaping & Nursery
Long Grove, IL
 1,000 -5,000 sq. feet (tie) Toth Residence
Contractor: Impact Landscaping
Norton, OH
 1,000 -5,000 sq. feet (tie) Wengert Residence
Contractor: Tinberg Turf
Bonner Springs, KS
 More than 5,000 sq. feet Tolan Residence
Contractor: Wallace Hardscapes
Pensacola, FL
Concrete Paver
 Under 1,000 sq. feet Zakow Residence
Contractor: Harmony Hill Landscaping, Inc
Fishkill, NY
 1,000 -5,000 sq. feet Hanley Residence
Contractor: Landis Construction
Lebanon, PA
 More than 5,000 sq. feet Gaudio Residence
Contractor: The Deck and Patio Company
Huntington Station, NY
Clay Brick
 1,000 -5,000 sq. feet Kessman Residence
Contractor: Island Associates
Massapequa, NY
 More than 5,000 sq. feet Bay Area Residence
Contractor: Couch Brick Pavers
Odessa, FL
Segmental Retaining Wall
 1,000 -5,000 sq. feet Jahn's Residence
Contractor: MDC Contracting
Charlevoix, MI

Honorable Mentions

Concrete Pavers
Residential Under 1,000 sf
Berger Residence, Cumming, Georgia
Contractor: Flintstone Paver Installations
Residential 1,000-5,000 sf
Weimer Residence, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Contractor: Landis Construction

Residential Over 5,000 sf
Private Residence, Dallas Texas
Contractor: Precision Pavers

Commercial 1,000-10,000 sf
Florida State University, Panama City, Florida
Contractor: Pav'R Construction

Commercial 10,000-50,000 sf
Jackie Robison Stadium, Daytona Beach, Florida
Contractor: Alvarez Construction

Commercial Over 50,000 sf
London Square, Miami, Florida
Contractor: Stone Age Pavers

Combination
Residential Under 1,000 sf
Lea Residence, Westerville, Ohio
Contractor: The Clearwater Group

Residential 1,000-5,000 sf
Kellogg Residence, Milford, Michigan
Contractor: 3D Landscape Design Group
Miller Residence, Flushing, Michigan
Contractor: Pajtas Companies Inc.

Residential Over 5,000 sf
Magid Residence, Wayne, New Jersey
Contractor: Monello Landscape Industries, LLC
Homes by Jones Model Home, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Contractor: Stone Age Pavers, Inc.

Commercial 1,000-10,000 sf
Bank Headquarters/Watkins Center, Midlothian, Virginia
Contractor: James River Exteriors Products, Inc.

Commercial 10,000-50,000 sf
Copley Place, Copley, Ohio
Contractor: Impact Landscaping & Irrigation, Inc.

Commercial Over 50,000 sf
Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, Buford, Georgia
Contractor: Site Scapes LLC

Clay Brick
Commercial 1,000-10,000 sf
Freedman's Cemetery Memorial, Salisbury, NC
Contractor: Oak Grove

Commercial Over 50,000 sf
Avenue Forsyth, Cumming, GA
Contractor:Site Tech

Segmental Retaining Walls
Commercial 1,000-10,000 sf
Price Glover Law Firm Office, Tuscaloosa, AL
Contractor: Superior Walls & Pavers

Commercial 10,000-50,000 sf
McEwen Drive, Franklin, TN
Contractor: Red Allison Companies, Inc.

To learn more about the outstanding hardscape projects recognized as a HNA Hardscape Project Award winner or the Hardscape North America trade show, visit hardscapena. com. The award winning project descriptions and photos are available upon request.

HNA is produced by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association, Georgia Chapter American Concrete Institute, the National Concrete Masonry Association and the North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association. HNA would like to thank the following 2009 sponsors for their support. Platinum Sponsors: Belgard; Hanson Hardscape Products; Pathfinder Systems; PAVE TECH, INC./Hardscape Outfitters; Pine Hall Brick; Snap Edge Corporation; SRW Products; Techni-Seal, Inc.; Weber MT. Gold Sponsor: Hess Machinery, Ltd. Silver Sponsors: Alliance Designer Products, Inc.; The Belden Brick Company; KOBRA Molds, LLC; Sebastian Muller AG; Strata Systems, Inc.; Surebond, Inc.

About BIA
The Brick Industry Association (BIA) is the national trade association representing distributors and manufacturers of clay brick and suppliers of related products and services. The Association is involved in a broad range of technical, research, marketing, government relations and communications activities. It is the recognized national authority on brick construction. For more about BIA, visit http://www. brickinfo. org (http://www. brickinfo. org)

About GCACI
Georgia Chapter, ACI was formed in 1965 to bring together various individuals and groups who have an interest in concrete, for the purpose of discussing and disseminating technical and education information. visit http://www. georgiachapteraci. org (http://www. georgiachapteraci. org)

About Hardscape North America
Hardscape North America (HNA) is THE Hardscape show for contractors. Its focus is to bring top notch education including certification courses, products and technology to contractors and installers who build segmental pavements and retaining walls and also to provide networking opportunities. HNA features indoor and outdoor exhibits displaying state of the art tools and products and trade floor demonstrations and offers the latest technology for contractors. To learn more about HNA, visit http://HardscapeNA. com (http://HardscapeNA. com)

About ICPI
The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) represents producers, suppliers, contractors, design professionals and consultants. ICPI promotes the highest product standards through ICPI product certification and installation guidelines through ICPI concrete paver installer certification. ICPI publishes the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Magazine, along with marketing and technical resources for design professionals, contractors and homeowners. The Hardscape North America trade show for hardscape contractors is also produced by ICPI. Applications for pavers include driveways, patios, plazas, walkways, roofs, airports, streets, ports and stadiums. To learn more about ICPI, visit http://www. icpi. org (http://www. icpi. org)

About NCMA
The National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA), established in 1918, is the national trade association representing the concrete masonry industry. The Association is involved in a broad range of technical, research, marketing, government relations and communications activities. To learn more about NCMA, visit http://ncma. org (http://ncma. org).

About NCNLA
The North Carolina Association of Nurserymen and the North Carolina Landscape & Grounds Management Association voted to merge October 1, 2006 into the North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association, Inc. The North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association (NCNLA) is a membership organization of firms interested in the welfare of North Carolina's green industry with emphasis on the nursery and landscape industries. Members include wholesale growers, retailers, suppliers, landscapers, horticulture students and educators. To learn more about NCNLA, visit http://www. ncnla. com (http://www. ncnla. com).

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Manhattan College Honors Valero President at 2011 De La Salle Medal Dinner

Manhattan College Honors Valero President at 2011 De La Salle Medal Dinner

Manhattan College will present Bill Klesse, chairman of the board, CEO and president of Valero Energy Corporation, with the De La Salle Medal at the College’s annual fundraising dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011.

Riverdale, NY (Vocus/PRWEB) January 06, 2011

Manhattan College will present Bill Klesse, chairman of the board, CEO and president of Valero Energy Corporation, with the De La Salle Medal at the College’s annual fundraising dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011. The ceremony will be held at the Pierre Hotel in New York City.

Before receiving his appointment to CEO in 2006 and chairman in 2007, Klesse served as executive vice president and chief operating officer and was responsible for all operations, including refining and marketing for Valero Energy.

A graduate of the University of Dayton and West Texas A&M University, Klesse began his career at Diamond Shamrock, now Valero, in 1969 as a junior process engineer. He went on to assume various managerial positions in engineering, petrochemical feedstocks, planning, development and marketing. In addition, he was named vice president of logistics and strategy in 1982, director of corporate development in 1984, senior vice president in 1989, and has also held the positions of vice president of planning and development.

Throughout his professional life, Klesse has remained committed to supporting the communities in which he lives and works. He has served as a board member of the San Antonio Food Bank since 2002, worked alongside Valero Volunteers on Habitat for Humanity projects, and is an annual participant and top fundraiser in the Bike MS: Valero Alamo Ride to the River charity ride, which raises money to fight multiple sclerosis.

The De La Salle Medal Dinner is the College’s top fundraising event. Proceeds from the $800-per-plate fundraiser are applied to academic and cocurricular programs, scholarship assistance and library resources. The black-tie event begins with a cocktail reception at 6:30 p. m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p. m. For more information about the dinner, please call Susan Bronson, director of corporate and foundation relations, at (718) 862-7837 or e-mail susan(dot)bronson(at)manhattan(dot)edu.

Members of the media who would like to cover the ceremony and dinner can contact Liz Connolly, assistant director of communications at Manhattan College, at (718) 862-7232 or e-mail elizabeth(dot)connolly(at)manhattan(dot)edu.

About Manhattan College:
Manhattan College is located at West 242nd Street near Broadway in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, one mile from the Westchester County line and accessible by MTA subway line No. 1. For directions to the campus, visit http://www. manhattan. edu.

Founded in 1853, Manhattan College is an independent, Lasallian Catholic, coeducational institution of higher learning offering more than 40 major programs of undergraduate study in the areas of arts, business, education, engineering and science, along with graduate programs in education and engineering. For more information about Manhattan College, visit http://www. manhattan. edu.

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Treasury Operations in China Increase Focus on Centralisation and Technology Advancements for Improved Control of Cash and Risk

Treasury Operations in China Increase Focus on Centralisation and Technology Advancements for Improved Control of Cash and Risk

SunGard's Matthew Chen comments on the future of treasury in China: “In the past year or so, we have seen corporations increase their demand for treasury management systems that can help them remain competitive in both domestic and foreign markets.”

Beijing, China (Vocus) March 24, 2010

Matthew Chen, vice president and head of corporations for SunGard China, said, “In the coming year, many corporations in China will be taking steps to modernise their treasury operations by finding ways of promoting centralisation, achieving connectivity with overseas operations and establishing best practices for cash and risk management.”

To view the video interview of Matthew Chen discussing the future of treasury in China, please visit http://bit. ly/a6xBHn for the English language version and http://bit. ly/ds3OfK for Mandarin.

A recent survey conducted by EuroFinance Research Services in collaboration with SunGard, finds that Chinese companies are expanding the role of the treasury to support overall company growth, preserve capital and manage risk. The report, Treasury’s future in China: Time to act?, illustrates the need for treasury departments in China to centralise and streamline treasury activities in order to help improve visibility, lower operating costs and extend resources.

Three Trends in China driving adoption of Treasury Technology:
 Internationalisation: large corporations in China are expanding internationally, where competitors already use modern treasury technology.

 Centralisation: corporate treasuries are no longer viewed as isolated departments, requiring integration of systems and processes that can facilitate improved management and visibility into cash flow, as well as offer better control over liquidity across the financial supply chain.

 Global Economic Uncertainty: economic uncertainties in North America and Europe are prompting companies in China to enhance risk mitigation when operating across borders.

Huang Xiaofeng, general manager, Treasury Department, CNOOC Limited, said, “At the end of 2008, we made the decision to centralise the treasury operation of CNOOC Limited. By improving automation through the treasury management system, we have reduced the need for staff to spend time on routine tasks, so they can be more profitably employed on skilled activities. It is easier to monitor the company’s cash, and management reporting can be produced more quickly and accurately.”

About CNOOC Limited
CNOOC Limited is China’s largest producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas and one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies in the world. The Group mainly engages in oil and natural gas exploration, development, production and sales. The Group has four major production areas offshore China, which are Bohai Bay, Western South China Sea, Eastern South China Sea and East China Sea. It is one of the largest offshore crude oil producers in Indonesia. The Group also has certain upstream assets in regions such as Africa and Australia.

CNOOC Limited incorporated in Hong Kong in August 1999, was listed on the New York Stock Exchange (code: CEO) and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (code: 0883) on 27 and 28 February 2001, respectively. The Company was admitted as a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Index in July 2001. As at 31 December 2008, the Group owned net proved reserves of approximately 2.52 billion BOE and its average daily net production was 530,728 BOE. The Group had 3,584 employees and total assets of approximately RMB 206.7 billion.

About SunGard’s AvantGard
SunGard’s AvantGard is a leading liquidity management solution for corporations, insurance companies and the public sector. AvantGard provides chief financial officers and treasurers with real-time visibility into cash flows and increased operational controls around receivables, treasury and payments. AvantGard helps companies drive free cash flow and reduce inefficiencies across the EcoSystem of suppliers, buyers, banks and other trading partners. For more information, visit http://www. sungard. com/avantgard.

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 435 on the Fortune 500 and is the largest privately held business software and IT services company.

Trademark Information: SunGard, the SunGard logo and AvantGard 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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Beer Prices May be Rising, but Tourists can Still Enjoy Oktoberfest 2009 on a Budget with HostelBookers

Beer Prices May be Rising, but Tourists can Still Enjoy Oktoberfest 2009 on a Budget with HostelBookers

It's official: the price of a pint has gone up again for Oktoberfest 2009. Munich City Council have announced a price increase of 3.8% from last year, with the average cost of one litre of beer 8.44 Euros.

London, UK (PRWEB) September 9, 2009

It's official: the price of a pint has gone up again for Oktoberfest 2009. Munich City Council have announced a price increase of 3.8% from last year, with the average cost of one litre of beer 8.44 Euros.

The news will come as a blow to fans of the annual beer fest, with prices already hiked up an extra 5% in 2008. 6 million litres of Bavarian beer are drunk at the festival every year, believed to be the best in the world for its 'pure' mix of hops, barley and water.

The recent price hikes may be enough to put anyone off knocking back a few, but you can still enjoy the festival on a budget by staying at one of the hostels in Munich (http://www. hostelbookers. com/hostels/germany/munich/). Whilst most of the rooms are long gone, there is still some late availability for group bookings.

To help beer fans get the best of the fest, HostelBookers have also put together Oktoberfest travel tips (http://www. hostelbookers. com/article/festivals/oktoberfest/). With tips ranging from food stalls to attractions beyond the beer tents, it's the essential guide to this year's events.

For further information please contact: Sonia Langevin or Givi Basilia on 020 7406 1805.

NOTE TO EDITORS

HostelBookers. com - launched in March 2004 - is a leading UK-based budget accommodation website. It offers a range of budget accommodation including youth hostels, hotels, guesthouses and apartments in over 2,500 destinations worldwide.

In November 2008 HostelBookers. com also received the UK's Best Youth Product award at the British Youth Travel Awards (BYTA) run by BETA (British Educational Travel Association). The awards, are designed to provide a platform to celebrate and reward high achievers, gain recognition, and raise the profile of the work and individual successes of organisations engaged in youth, student and educational travel, to from and within the UK.

HostelBookers. com's properties are reviewed and rated by customers and it remains the only major company in its sector to offer its services with no booking fees. HostelBookers. com also provides a range of free travel guides, plus travel news and information on worldwide events.

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Tryten Technologies Releases Innovative 2010 Mac Mini Security Mount

Tryten Technologies Releases Innovative 2010 Mac Mini Security Mount

Seattle, Washington - Tryten Technologies, an industry leading physical computer security provider, is pleased to announce the timely release of the Mac Mini Security Mount. Tryten's adaptable Mac Mini Mount secures the Mac Mini to a variety of locations, including the back of a monitor or to any side of a workspace without limiting functionality.

Seattle, Washington (PRWEB) July 16, 2010

Tryten Technologies, an industry leading physical computer security provider, is pleased to announce the timely release of the Mac Mini Security Mount. Tryten's adaptable Mac Mini Mount secures the Mac Mini to a variety of locations, including the back of a monitor or to any side of a workspace without limiting functionality.

The Tryten Mac Mini Security Mount (http://www. tryten. com/Apple-Mac-Security-Locks/Mac-Mini-Security-Mount) boasts a LockBar with a seven pin pick-resistant lock. Even while protected, the open design of this Mac Mini Mount allows easy access to all peripheral connections and the disk slot, and maintains optimal WiFi and Bluetooth communications. The sleek design of the Tryten Mount offers alternative locking options including a wide selection of keyed or combination locks, and a built in security slot for added flexibility. Whether secured with the Tryten LockBar or also with a Tryten Security Cable, the refined yet rugged Mac Mini Mount offers convenient adaptability to any workplace configuration.

About Tryten

For over fifteen years Tryten Technologies Inc. has worked closely with organizations from around the world to develop physical computer security solutions that best adapt to each unique environment. Our innovative and timely product offerings are developed through relationships with an impressive range of technology and Fortune 500 companies, as well as through dealings with the government, healthcare and educational sectors. At Tryten, we recognize the unique challenges that organizations face when securing highly sensitive information and equipment. The Tryten Solutions Team is trained to assimilate cutting-edge technologies in order to fully secure your valuable equipment in any location. For more information, please visit: www. tryten. com (http://www. tryten. com/).

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Washington DC-area IVF Specialist Suheil Muasher, MD Addresses Fears of Infertility Treatments after Octuplet Mom News

Washington DC-area IVF Specialist Suheil Muasher, MD Addresses Fears of Infertility Treatments after Octuplet Mom News

The recent controversy involving a California woman who gave birth to octuplets after fertility treatment has prompted many women considering In Vitro Fertilization to fear they may end up in a similar situation. A top Washington DC-area IVF Specialist says not only is the California case unusual, but there are strict guidelines doctors must adhere to in order to ensure IVF treatments are safe, and that the risks of dangerous multiple pregnancies are dramatically reduced.

Fairfax, VA (Vocus) March 17, 2009

With the recent barrage of publicity covering the so-called “Octuplet Mom” in California, many people have been wondering about the safety of in vitro fertilization, and how this particular IVF pregnancy resulted in the birth of eight infants. Doctors who specialize in IVF treatment are also asking questions. The case of Nadya Suleman has raised a number of alarms in the in vitro fertilization community, especially since Suleman has gone on record saying her doctor treated her with six embryos. Guidelines set forth by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) advise specialists to transfer no more than two embryos in an IVF procedure for someone of Suleman’s age and previous history of pregnancy.

Dr. Suheil Muasher is a board certified Washington DC, Fairfax, Virginia infertility specialist. He says that, while all the facts are not yet known in Ms. Suleman’s case, the transfer of six embryos into her uterus should not have happened. “There is no question that there was no justification in transferring this many multiple embryos.”

In an interview with the Washington Times, Dr. Muasher says that most in his specialty are outraged, and the Suleman case reflects badly on an area of science that has worked for decades to help women who have trouble getting pregnant. Dr. Muasher says he wants to reassure women who may be reconsidering IVF treatment because of the case in California. “We tell patients that the vast majority of IVF babies, greater than 97%, are either singletons or twins. There is no reason to fear IVF treatment simply because there is a higher chance of a multiple pregnancy.”

Dr. Muasher is head of The Muasher Center for Fertility and IVF, specializing in IVF for Washington DC, Fairfax, Virginia, and Maryland-area patients, as well as those from around the world. He participated in the original research that ultimately led to the IVF protocol used in most clinics today. Dr. Muasher says his facility tries to educate patients that the best possible outcome of in vitro fertilization is to have a healthy singleton baby. “Education is very important as many patients do not truly understand the increased risks of multiple pregnancy. We also try to follow the guidelines of our professional societies in limiting the number of embryos transferred.”

Those guidelines from ASRM stipulate that: women under 35 with a favorable prognosis of carrying a fetus to term should have 1-2 embryos transferred; those under 35 with less favorable prognoses should have 2 embryos transferred; women ages 35-37 (favorable prognosis) should have 2 embryos transferred; those with an unfavorable prognosis should have 3. The guidelines typically increase the number of embryos recommended for transfer depending on the patient’s age and prognosis, but the guideline never goes above a 5-embryo transfer recommendation (for patients over 40.

Dr. Muasher says although some individuals and couples would like to have a multiple pregnancy, he tells patients at his Washington DC / Fairfax, Virginia-area infertility clinic that multiple pregnancy, even twins, carries a higher risk of complications for both babies and mother. “Even though many of our patients want to have twins, there is no justification in increasing the number of embryos transferred as this will also increase the number of triplets and higher order multiple pregnancy. In favorable patients who are younger than 37 years old the incidence of twins is approximately 20 to 25%, per total pregnancies, with the transfer of two embryos.”

Since the ASRM first issued its guidelines in 1997, multiple pregnancies from IVF treatments have been on the decline. In the wake of the “Octuplet Mom” story, some have asked if there should be laws restricting the number of embryos a reproductive endocrinologist can transfer during an IVF procedure. Although Dr. Muasher does not believe there should be strict laws limiting the number of embryos, he says most specialists adhere to the ASRM guidelines. “In the US, we are lucky that medical decisions are left to the patient and her doctor. In some other countries strict laws have lead to negative outcomes and are not necessarily in the patient’s best interests. However, the medical community needs to speak out whenever there is a situation when the practice of medicine deviates a lot from the standard of care, as it was in this case.”

For more information on In Vitro Fertilization in Washington DC, Fairfax, Virginia, Maryland and the surrounding area, Dr. Suheil Muhasher can reached at The Muasher Center for Fertility and IVF - 8501 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 500 Fairfax, Virginia 22031 – (703)542-3610. http://www. mcfivf. com]

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Arctic Scientists See Faster Melting, Higher Floodwaters for Philadelphia Area

Arctic Scientists See Faster Melting, Higher Floodwaters for Philadelphia Area

Two of the world’s leading experts on the ice melting in the Arctic came to town today to tell what they’ve seen, and to demonstrate the implications for the Philadelphia/Camden region. They released the most detailed maps and video animations yet of exactly what could go under water this century in this area.

Philadelphia, PA (Vocus) October 21, 2009 -–

Two of the world’s leading experts on the ice melting in the Arctic came to town today to tell what they’ve seen, and to demonstrate the implications for the Philadelphia/Camden region. They released the most detailed maps and video animations yet of exactly what could go under water this century in this area.

According to the scientists, the old estimates for rising seas due to global warming were overly optimistic. Fresh data from the poles now indicates between three and four feet or more of rise by the year 2100 or sooner, which will have much more of an impact on Philadelphia and the nation, they said. The scientists followed up with a graphic demonstration at the water’s edge of how high the water could get in just a few decades.

Dr. Gordon Hamilton, a research professor at The University of Maine, and Dr. Asa Rennermalm, a professor at Rutgers, are active in current research on the rapid decline of the Greenland ice sheet. They presented their findings at The Wagner Free Institute.

“Nothing compares to being in a small boat, slowly sailing through the glassy waters of a glacial fjord and being surrounded by icebergs larger than the town I live in. And to know that these icebergs are being calved off the ice sheet at a rate three times faster now than just a few years ago,” said Dr. Hamilton.

Those melting icebergs will have far-reaching effects, according to the scientists. To demonstrate, Dr. Andrew Maguire, a former N. J. congressman, went to the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, N. J. Donning a pair of hip boots, he went to the water’s edge and raised the Hula Hoop to near his knees, representing the previous estimate by the Nobel prize-winning scientists on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that sea levels would rise approximately 17.3 inches this century. Slowly, as he spoke, he moved the hoop to his waist and then his chest, representing the new range of the rising seas now expected.

“The impacts of a meter of sea-level rise for Philadelphia's physical and economic infrastructure would be very dire,” said Rep. Maguire, with most of the city's transportation facilities needing protection that would cost billions of dollars. “But I’m also concerned with the effect on Camden. As someone who once represented New Jersey in the U. S. Congress, I can tell you that this city would be devastated by that much change. Much of the area closest to the river will be swamped with water if we don’t take action now to avert this disaster.” 

The speakers recommended a three-pronged approach to addressing climate change:
 First, they advocate doing what we can to reduce our emissions of greenhouse gases to lessen future global warming, with personal actions at home to reduce energy use and by supporting our society’s conversion to clean energy and ultra-efficient homes, vehicles, appliances, and factories.

 Second, support both Federal legislation to cap carbon dioxide emissions and reduce them through a cap-and-trade mechanism and US involvement in international efforts to control black carbon from diesel, methane, and tropospheric ozone emissions scientists believe are accelerating Arctic warming and melting.

 Finally, they said, we need to begin planning for the infrastructure changes needed to mitigate or minimize the impact on our cities and adapt as much as possible to the climate change from the greenhouse gas emissions already in the atmosphere, such as by respecting a “new flood plain” and preparing to move back from the rising ocean and building sea walls.

The event was part of the “Hip Boot Tour,” which will visit coastal cities from Miami, Fla., to Portland, Maine to inform and educate Americans about the direct impact they will face from melting ice caused by global warming. The tour will bring leading scientists from their research stations in the Arctic through the cities before culminating with events in New York City and Washington, D. C.

The stop in Philadelphia was sponsored by Clean Air-Cool Planet, the leading science-based, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated solely to finding and promoting solutions to global warming. It was cosponsored in this area by the Clean Air Council, a member-supported, non-profit environmental organization dedicated to protecting everyone's right to breathe clean air, and the Wagner Free Institute of Science, a museum and educational institution offering a range of programs for visiting school groups.

For more information, see the Hip Boot Tour website (http://www. hipboottour. info).

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ITTC Training Conference June 23-25 Features Top Speakers, Many Business and Job Opportunities

ITTC Training Conference June 23-25 Features Top Speakers, Many Business and Job Opportunities

The 26th annual Information Technology Training Conference (ITTC) is the only event where business actually gets done. ITTC brings together leaders and experts in the IT training and learning services industry to network with their peers, identify solutions and best practices and share insight with and learn from each other.

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ITTC Training Conference Features Top Speakers, Many Business and Job Opportunities

Boston, MA (PRWEB) June 4, 2003 - The 26th annual Information Technology Training Conference (ITTC) will be held in Newport, RI June 23 - 25, 2003 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The only event of its kind in North America, ITTC is an all volunteer conference that brings together leaders in the IT training and learning services industry including commercial training providers, corporate training managers, content developers, publishers, IT trainers, academia, government and non-profit organizations.

Headlining this year's conference, with the theme, 'Keys To Collaboration', are three motivational keynote speakers. Kathy O'Brien, Founder, The Real Foundation, in the spotlight since appearing on CBS' hit Reality TV series "Survivor Marquesas", joins two other notable keynoters including Dr. Laurie Bassi, author, expert on human performance enhancement, and former Vice President at the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD), and Bob Mosher, Executive Director of Education, Element K Corporation, one of the most influential experts in the field of IT computer training.

"ITTC is the Northeast's largest conference for companies and individuals involved in IT training and learning services," said Kathy Baillie, Chairperson of ITTC 2003. "Attendees come to ITTC to meet face-to-face and network with training and learning services experts, decision-makers and their peers to develop new business clients and partnership opportunities or to win training jobs and projects that advance their careers."

Twenty dynamic sessions are focused on improving collaboration, e-learning, blended learning, certifications, the business of training, technology in the classroom, project management, measurements and trends. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore new ways to reduce costs, improve training effectiveness using the latest technologies and interact with technology learning professionals in a vendor-neutral environment.

ITTC 2003 sponsors include Platinum Sponsor, Hands-On Technology Transfer (HOTT), Gold Sponsors, New Horizons, MindLeaders, Dunn Solutions, Trans-world Resources/ Conquer IT, GeMatrix, The Institute for Software Advancement, EPM Consultants and 19 Silver sponsors.

About ITTC

Since 1978, ITTC has focused on the important trends and issues in the IT training and learning services industry. ITTC 2003 is co-produced by ADAPT, the Association for Development, Advancement and Productivity Through Technology Training, and HAT, the Hartford (CT) Area Trainers, whose member volunteers collectively make ITTC a successful conference.

For more information about ITTC, visit http://www. ittconference. org (http://www. ittconference. org).

To contact ADAPT, visit http://www. adapttrain. org (http://www. adapttrain. org).

To find out more about HAT, visit http://www. hatrainers. org (http://www. hatrainers. org).

Complimentary Press Passes are available.

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Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. Releases Instrument Processing Essentials Catalog

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. Releases Instrument Processing Essentials Catalog

The Processing Essentials Brush Catalog features new Spectrum Surgical products for surgery and central sterile supply.

Stow, OH (PRWEB) September 17, 2010

Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. is proud to announce that its new, Processing Essentials Catalog 9th Edition is now available.

The full-color, 76-page catalog features many new products for surgery and central sterile supply — from surgical instrument (http://www. spectrumsurgical. com/contact/brush-catalog-request-sept-2010.php) cleaning brushes, instrument education, inspection and sharpness testing aides — to instrument trays, accessories, and protection devices.

To request your free copy, please go to the website:
http://www. spectrumsurgical. com/contact/brush-catalog-request-sept-2010.php (http://www. spectrumsurgical. com/contact/brush-catalog-request-sept-2010.php)]

For over 26 years, Spectrum Surgical Instruments has been a leader in the industry, providing a full range of surgical instrument repair and restoration services, German-made surgical instruments, surgical instrument cleaning brushes, instrument accessories and educational programs.

Choose from many of the new brush designs that are available. Or, take advantage of expanded repair capabilities, which include flexible and rigid scope repair (http://www. spectrumsurgical. com/rigid-scope-repair. php), general instrument sharpening and repair, laparoscopic sharpening and repair, and power equipment repair. Spectrum Surgical Instruments' expanded repair services also consist of on-location repair services for any model or brand.

Spectrum Surgical Instruments is dedicated to providing instrument education to OR and CS personnel around the country. Additionally, the company is a national GPO contract holder.

About Spectrum Surgical Instruments
Spectrum Surgical Instruments has been providing a full line of surgical instruments for Human and Animal health since 1982. Spectrum is a leading provider of surgical instrument repair, sharpening and restoration. Spectrum Surgical provides surgical equipment to surgery centers and veterinary centers across the United States.

We have taken a leading role in the industry by providing free educational services about surgical instrument care. The goal is to educate those who come in contact with surgical instruments to ensure that all are aware of the impact they have on patient safety. Our commitment to quality has led us to increase our quality systems and improvement initiatives. We work directly with customers and industry leaders to offer technology, preventative maintenance, and quality products designed to improve patient safety.

Visit the Spectrum Surgical Instruments blog:
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Follow Spectrum on Facebook:
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For more information, please contact Derek Lashua, Marketing Director, at 800-444-5644.

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Harvard Researcher Based in Botswana Will Address National AIDS Epidemic at Meharry Global AIDS Week of Action Event, March 31

Harvard Researcher Based in Botswana Will Address National AIDS Epidemic at Meharry Global AIDS Week of Action Event, March 31

Meharry Medical College students will host a presentation by an internationally recognized AIDS researcher and clinician during observance of its Global AIDS Week of Action.

NASHVILLE, TN (PRWEB) March 26, 2004

Meharry Medical College students will host a presentation by an internationally recognized AIDS researcher and clinician during observance of its Global AIDS Week of Action.

Dr. Joseph Makhema, co-director and senior clinical research manager of the Botswana-Harvard AIDS Institute Partnership (BHP) will speak on “The National Response to the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: The Botswana Experience” from noon to 1 p. m., Wednesday, March 31. The event is free and open to the public and will be held in M001 auditorium of the Harold D. West Basic Sciences Building, on 21st Avenue North at Meharry Boulevard.

Global AIDS Weeks of Action are held at institutions throughout the U. S. during March and April. Sponsored by Physicians for Human Rights in conjunction with Partners in Health and the American Medical Student Association, the weeks feature activities designed by participating medical schools to focus on education and action on global HIV/AIDS. With 8,200 deaths and 15,000 new infections each day, the AIDS pandemic is considered the most devastating crisis in the history of human health. Global AIDS Weeks of Action help to engage health professional students and the public in a variety of activities promoting global AIDS advocacy.

Makhema has extensive experience treating people with HIV/AIDS as a consultant physician at Gaborone Private Hospital and as a Botswana Government Physician Specialist at Princess Marina Hospital, also located in Gaborone. In March 2003, he became co-director of the BHP, a collaborative effort of the Government of Botswana and the Harvard AIDS Institute. Makhema also currently serves on the Vaccine Committee, helping to oversee BHP’s “Maiteko a Tshireletso” – “protection effort” in Setswana – Vaccine Initiative.

Makhema received his university education at the University of Botswana, the University of Nairobi in Kenya (where he attained a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery), and Montreal Sick ChildrenÂ’s Hospital. He continued his medical education at Kenyatta Hospital in Kenya, and the Pfizer Foundation in Edinburgh, Scotland. He passed his post-graduate examination to become a member of the Royal College of Physicians in the United Kingdom in 1993.

About Meharry Medical College

Meharry Medical College is the nationÂ’s largest private, independent historically black institution dedicated solely to educating health science professionals. Since its founding in 1876, it has been a leading educator of African-American physicians, dentists and biomedical scientists. Black Issues in Higher EducationÂ’s ranking of institutions annually lists Meharry as the top educator of African Americans with M. D. and D. D.S. degrees and Ph. D. degrees in the biomedical sciences. The College is particularly well known for its uniquely nurturing, highly effective educational programs; preeminence in health disparities research; culturally sensitive, evidence-based health services; and significant contribution

To the diversity of the nationÂ’s health professions workforce. For more information, visit the Meharry Web site at www. mmc. edu.

About the American Medical Student Association

The American Medical Student Association (AMSA), with more than a half-century history of medical student activism, is the oldest and largest independent association of physicians-in-training in the United States. Founded in 1950, AMSA is a student-governed, non-profit organization committed to representing the concerns of physicians-in-training. With approximately 40,000 members, including medical and pre-medical students, residents and practicing physicians, AMSA is committed to improving medical training as well as advancing the profession of medicine. AMSA focuses on five strategic priorities, including universal health care, disparities in medicine, diversity in medicine, leadership development and transforming the culture of medicine. To learn more about AMSA, our strategic priorities, or joining the organization, visit www. amsa. org.

About Partners in Health

Partners In Health, a Harvard-affiliated non-profit organization, provides medical assistance to hundreds of thousands of poor men, women, and children suffering from treatable diseases in Haiti, Peru, Russia, Mexico, Guatemala and the United States. Its groundbreaking work in treating tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS has changed the approach that the World Health Organization and other global health care authorities take to the treatment of these and other infectious diseases. More information is available at www. pih. org.

About Physicians for Human Rights

Founded in 1986, Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), based in Boston, mobilizes the health professions to promote health by protecting human rights. Global AIDS Weeks of Action and Health Action AIDS are projects of Physicians for Human Rights in coordination with Partners In Health. As a founding member of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, PHR shared the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize. To learn more, visit the PHR Web site at www. phrusa. org.

About the Botswana-Harvard AIDS Institute Partnership

The Botswana-Harvard AIDS Institute Partnership, established in 1996 by the Government of Botswana and the Harvard AIDS Institute, is dedicated to collaborative research and education activities in the fight against HIV and AIDS. In addition to undertaking HIV-related research relevant to Botswana, BHP engages in large-scale training programs for the countryÂ’s health care personnel. The BHP Web site can be found at www. hsph. harvard. edu/bhp (http://www. hsph. harvard. edu/bhp).