Entertainment & Media News: May 2010

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Novell to Showcase Linux Solutions as a Platinum Sponsor at LinuxWorld and NetworkWorld Conference & Expo 2006

Novell continues to be a leader in the IT community and an integral part of the mixed-environment arena. Novell is returning for the third consecutive year as a Platinum Sponsor at the LinuxWorld and NetworkWorld Conference and Expo, April 24–26, 2006 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre with major space and a keynote address. Novell’s prominence at the event will serve as a beacon for professionals that are looking for the latest technology to run their organizations efficiently and cost effectively.

(PRWEB) March 31, 2006

“Novell has a strong commitment to Linux and believes it is an important part of Canadian organizations’ enterprise strategies,” says Don Chapman, President, Novell Canada Ltd. “As a firm proponent of choice and open platforms, we appreciate the opportunity and experience of meeting with others in the industry and sharing our vision of the open enterprise. We are excited to once again participate in the LinuxWorld and NetworkWorld Conference and Expo as Novell continues to support the adoption of open source and Linux.”

Ross Chevalier, CTO/CIO – Novell Canada, and long time industry visionary, will deliver the keynote address on Wednesday, April 26, 2:00 p. m. One of the hottest topics is currently open source and Linux on the corporate Desktop and this will be the focus of the presentation. Chevalier will show the how and why of implementing Linux on the enterprise level, demonstrating usability, management and support. Chevalier has 20 years of industry experience and is responsible for managing Novell Canada’s technology and solutions architecture team.

“Novell Canada, returning for a third year, has remained a stronghold in the Open Source arena at LWNW 2006.” says Bruce Cole, Strategic Development Director LinuxWorld & NetworkWorld Canada. “As mixed-environments become more and more common, Novell continues to offer innovative solutions, and is a key exhibitor for LWNW 2006.”

Novell’s mission to help businesses manage, simplify, secure, and integrate heterogeneous IT environments will resound clearly with LWNW 2006’s audience of IT professionals and business executives, who are keen on facilitating processes and lowering costs.

About Novell

Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL) delivers Software for the Open Enterprise. With more than 50,000 customers in 43 countries, Novell helps customers manage, simplify, secure and integrate their technology environments by leveraging best-of-breed, open standards-based software. With over 20 years of experience, more than 5,000 employees, 5,000 partners and support centres around the world, Novell helps customers gain control over their IT operating environment while reducing cost. More information about Novell can be found at http://www. novell. com (http://www. novell. com).

In Canada, press may access Novell announcements and company information on the World Wide Web at: http://www. novell. com/offices/americas/canada/pressroom/index. html (http://www. novell. com/offices/americas/canada/pressroom/index. html). Please also visit the Novell News Canada at http://www. novellnews. ca (http://www. novellnews. ca).

LINUXWORLD & NETWORKWORLD CANADA (LWNW)

LinuxWorld & NetworkWorld (LWNW) Canada Conference & Expo 2006 is “Where the IT Industry Meets!” LWNW 2006 is the number one marketplace for management and IT professionals to interact, learn about the newest applications and solutions, and see demonstrations of leading information technology based products and services in a mixed environment. The world-renowned, multi-sector event zeros in on technology pillars: security, dynamic storage, network management, communications, systems architecture, business solutions, server applications VOIP, ITIL, governance, web applications, and more. Exceptional non-commercial, educational programming conducted by renowned authors, academics and end users includes case studies and tutorials, demonstrating real-life applications and solutions.

For detailed information about the trade show, conference and keynotes visit www. lwnwexpo. plumcom. ca. Media members are encouraged to pre-register and receive a complete conference preview guide.

Novell is a registered trademark and Software for the Open Enterprise is a trademark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

For further information:

Stephanie Cole

LinuxWorld & NetworkWorld Canada

Event Publicist

(905) 695-0123 x211

Steph@plumcom. ca

Www. lwnwexpo. plumcom. ca

Anita Wong/Cindy Watson

Strategic/Ampersand

416 961-5595

Anita@stratamp. com

Cindy@stratamp. com

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Drug Discovery Short-Circuits Cancer Growth

The discovery is reported in the Feb. 10, 2009 edition of "PLoS Biology," a journal published by the Public Library of Science.

Ferndale, WA (Vocus) February 10, 2009

A new drug that blocks cancer's main source of growth has been created in the lab and proven effective in mice, scientists are reporting. It is now being readied for clinical trials in patients.

Far more potent than similar compounds already in clinical trial, the drug short-circuits the normal ability of cells to sense the need to grow and divide -- a signal that cancer cells exploit to spread in the body.

The scientists are working with clinicians to test the drug's effectiveness against a range of cancers that have proven difficult to treat.

The discovery is reported in the Feb. 10, 2009 edition of "PLoS Biology," a journal published by the Public Library of Science.

The research was led by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (http://cancer. ucsf. edu/). Senior author of the paper is Kevan Shokat, PhD, Howard Hughes Medical Investigator and professor of cellular and molecular pharmacology at UCSF.

Normally, in response to growth signals, a multi-protein unit in cells called mTOR integrates information about the cell's nutritional and energy needs, and prompts the cell to manufacture key proteins for cell growth. But cancer exploits this signal for its own growth.

Clinical trials are underway to stymie cancer proliferation by using a drug called rapamycin--marketed as Rapamune--or related compounds to block the growth signal cycle. The new drug greatly improves on rapamycin's effectiveness, the scientists reported. The name mTOR stands for "mammalian target of rapamycin."

Of serious concern to clinicians, rapamycin and related drugs can actually promote cancer at the same time they thwart it. This happens, the scientists found, because the drugs only partially block the cells response to a growth signal. When this happens, the drugs end up augmenting the growth signal itself because a feedback process in the cell kicks in to assure adequate nutrition. With the feedback system in play, cancer cells can regain needed nutrients and continue to proliferate.

The new drug totally blocks this feedback loop, said Shokat, who also is a faculty affiliate at the California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences, known as QB3, which is headquartered at UCSF.

"We were trying to synthesize compounds that could help us learn more about how cancer exploits normal growth controls," he explained. "Once we made it, though, we found it was even better than we thought it would be at blocking mTor signaling. It does everything that rapamycin does and more."

The new drug succeeds because there are two mTOR signal pathways, and it blocks both, the scientists found. Rapamycin only blocks one, and so allows the growth-signaling system to still function.

The scientists think that the drug's total blockage of the nutrient-sensitive mTOR and its feedback loop offer a major advance over rapamycin based drugs, which have been approved to treat only renal call carcinoma effectively.

"I hope the new drug can be used to treat a range of cancers," Shokat said. "We will work with clinicians to test it against a number of types of cancer - colorectal, lung, breast, multiple myeloma and others. We want to first find the cancer that is most sensitive to it."

The new compound has been dubbed a TORKinib because it inhibits the mTOR signal. UCSF has applied for a patent and licensed the patent to a startup biotech company, co-founded by Shokat and colleagues, to advance its use in clinical trials to treat cancer.

MTOR is known as a kinase, a ubiquitous type of signaling molecule - there are more than 500 different kinases in the body - that essentially switches proteins on or off. The switch is one of the most common interactions in the body. The kinase adds a small molecule known as a phosphate group to the protein, and that single action either turns on the protein or dampens its activity.

Like all signaling systems in the body, the one involving mTOR goes through many steps to accomplish its duties. The different steps form a cascade that can ramp the signal up or down, depending on the conditions of the cells or tissues. These kinase cascades are embedded within complicated feedback loops, such as the one activated by rapamycin.

Research on the mTOR pathway is of increasing interest to drug companies, Shokat said.

Since mTOR acts "upstream" and "downstream" of other key kinases that are found to cause cancer-- such as the much-studied kinases PI3K and Akt-- he thinks blocking it will short-circuit the many feedback loops cancer cells use to generate and maintain a growth signal.

"We are extremely excited about the potential of targeting mTOR in this way to treat a number of cancers, although we are aware that there are many hurdles to reaching the finish line," Shokat said.

Lead author on the paper is Morris E. Feldman, a graduate student in Shokat's lab.

Shokat's colleague, Davide Ruggero, PhD, who studies cancer's effect on protein synthesis, is also a coauthor. Ruggero is assistant professor of urology in the UCSF Helen Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Other coauthors are Beth Apsel, PhD, a graduate student in chemistry and chemical biology; and Zachary Knight, PhD, a postdoctoral scientist in Shokat's lab during the research project.

Also: Aino Uotila and Robbie Loewith in the department of molecular biology, University of Geneva.

The research was funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

The private company co-founded by Shokat is called Intellikine. He is the chairman of its scientific advisory board and holds stock options in the company.

UCSF is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.

NOTE: PLoS Biology (www. plosbiology. org) requests that any reports mention the name of the open-access journal as the source for the study findings and provide a link to the freely-available text. The correct citation is PLoS Biology, not public library of science biology. The link to the published article in online reports is http://biology. plosjournals. org/perlserv/?request=get-document&doi=10.1371/journal. pbio.1000038 (http://biology. plosjournals. org/perlserv/?request=get-document&doi=10.1371/journal. pbio.1000038)

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Friday, May 28, 2010

The Elliot Tomlin Foundation June 2005 Economic Empowerment Month Kick-off a Huge Success

The Elliot Tomlin Foundation June 2005 Economic Empowerment Month Kick-off a Huge Success. Black Business Circle will be marks its second year of hosting Black Economic Empowerment Month with a number of activities planned during the month of June to gather Black-owned small business to network, learn and share ideas.

(PRWEB) June 3, 2005

The Elliot Tomlin Foundation and Black Business Circle's June 2005 Economic Empowerement Month Kick-off After-work Networking Social Mixer kick-off was a huge success. The Economic Kick-off was at the Trey Whitefield School located at 48-60 Williams Ave. Brooklyn, New York.

The After-work social included reception, networking, cocktail, presentations, food, and raffle drawing.

The Elliot Tomlin Foundation is a non-for-profit 501(c) 3 Corporation established to commemorate the life and vision of Elliot Tomlin through empowering the abilities of children, youth, and communities to accomplish their goals and vision.

The foundation strives to provide educational scholarships to inner-city youth which would financially assist their goals and pursuits. The foundation also provides mentorship programs and health screening programs to inner-city children and community residents.

Based in East New York, Brooklyn, our goal is to reach the community with the help of Public and Private funding to provide an array of social and community programs.

Proceeds of the Economic Empowerment Kick-off supported the programs of "The Elliott Tomlin Foundation.

Black Business Circle will be marks its second year of hosting Black Economic Empowerment Month with a number of activities planned during the month of June to gather Black-owned small business to network, learn and share ideas.

Black Business Circle is based in Brooklyn, Economic Empowerment Month has drawn a number of partnerships, including SCORE, the business counseling agency which works under the Small Business Administration, The Local Development Corporation of East New York, Project Enterprise, and the US Small Business Administration.

Addtional June 2005 Economic Empowerment Events include:

Saturday, June 4, 2005 - Power Up! - The Women's Empowerment Conference & Pampering with Warm Spirit will take place at GBLBC located at 1320 Sutter Ave., Brookln, New York. Power Up - will begin at 11:45 am and end at 4:00 pm. Topic: "Total Empowerment Fitness for Today's Women".

Sunday, June 12, 2005 - Economic Empowerment Day will be featured at the Brooklyn Christian Center with Rev. Dennis Dillion, who will host the day and the "Power Worship Celebration Economic Empowerment Series. Economic Empowerment Day will begin at 2:00 (sharp). The Brooklyn Christian Center is located at 1061 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, New York. For more information on the Worship Celebration contact 718.638.5483.

Friday, June 17, 05 - Black Economic Empowerment Banquet Reception will feature the awards presentations. The reception will be held at Lorraine's Place 8 Howard Ave. Brooklyn, New York. The Economic Empowrment Reception will begin at 5:45 pm sharp. For more information call 718.277.5588.

Saturday, June 25, 05 - Black Business Conference - "Black Dollar Power - Revisited". The conference will be held a the Brooklyn Christian Center located at 1061 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, New York. The conference will begin at 9:00 am and end at 3:00 pm. For more information please call 718.638.5483.

Saturday, June 25, 2005 - VIP Networking Social Mixer with buffet dinner, drinks, music, open mic and fun. The VIP Social Mixer will be held at the Jazzpel Restaurant located at 1061 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, New York. For more information please call 718.638.5483.

To register today for June 2005 Economic Empowerment Month events log on to our web site and register via the EZ online registration at www. blackbusinesscircle. com. For email inquiries, email us at blackbusinesscircle. com. You may also call us today at 718.277.5588 for advance registration.

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Colorado Gift Stores Add Award-Winning Brainteaser Puzzle Book to Product Mix

Award-winning brainteaser puzzle book, Morsel Munk Word Stump, arrived at Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, and Seven Falls, both in Colorado Springs, CO.

Colorado Springs, CO and Winsted, CT (PRWEB) October 30, 2009

Scott and Brigitte Rouleau, Connecticut-based co-authors and owners of Morsel Munk, LLC, believe that Colorado is a mecca for exercising body and enjoying the great outdoors. Morsel Munk Word Stump challenges readers of all ages to exercise their minds. The book's arrival in Colorado is a fusion of Morsel Munk's corporate philosophy.

Located in the red rocks of Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods (www. gardenofgods. com) Park is a Registered National Natural Landmark, set against a backdrop of Pikes Peak. The Park and the Visitor Center are free and open to the public.

Seven Falls (www. sevenfalls. com) is also located in Colorado Springs. Seven Falls has been called the "Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado." Located in South Cheyenne Canyon, Seven Falls cascades 181 feet in seven distinct steps down a solid cliff of pikes peak granite.

According to Scott and Brigitte, the Morsel Munk Word Stump (ISBN: 978-0-615-22730-6) concept is simple. They take words from the English language, break them down into component words, which are then swapped with synonyms, antonyms, or other words to create puzzle clues. As an example, the clue for "overnight" is "under-day". The clues get progressively harder throughout the book, often requiring use of a dictionary and thesaurus. The brainteasers are intended to improve spelling skills and vocabulary, and expand creativity.

Morsel Munk Word Stump won a prestigious Preferred Choice Award in the 2009 Creative Child Awards program, with judging criteria based on nurturing creativity and education in children. In October, the book was awarded a Bronze Medal in the 2009 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards program, in the category of Reading Skills/Literacy. The Moonbeam awards celebrate youthful curiosity, discovery and learning. Though both awards are for children's books, Morsel Munk Word Stump has proven to be challenging for all ages. Children under the age of 12 typically benefit from assistance, providing a great family bonding activity.

The mission of Morsel Munk, LLC (www. morselmunk. com) is to motivate people of all ages to exercise mind and body, and be young at heart. Morsel Munk, LLC is a member of the Outdoor Industry Association, and a coalition partner for The Outdoor Foundation's Outdoor Nation initiative.

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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

501c3 Non-Profit Craig Crawford Memorial Scholarship Announces 2010 Community Golf Tournament

April 24th Golf Tournament Seeks Sponsors & Players

Mineral Wells, Texas (PRWEB) March 21, 2010

Craig Crawford Memorial Scholarship, a 501c3 Non-Profit charity, is pleased to announce the 2010 Law Enforcement and High School scholarship fundraising event. The event will be hosted at the Holiday Hills Country Club in Mineral Wells, Texas on April 24, 2010. A four man, best ball scramble golf tournament will be played with an award ceremony to follow as part of the event. Players will have a shotgun start for the event promptly at 1:00PM.

Corporate advertising and equipment sponsorships are available for the tournament. Craig Crawford Memorial Scholarship is actively seeking corporate and individual donors to help fund our law enforcement and high school scholarship philanthropic efforts. Proceeds to benefit Law Enforcement and High School grant programs within the community.

Chris Crawford, tournament co-chair notes that only 144 playing slots are available and registration to the event has been opened. All player and corporate sponsor registration forms are encouraged to be submitted online “The annual Craig Crawford Memorial golf tournament has become the premier charity golf event for business owners and community leaders. The continued support for the golf tournament is a result of people and businesses wanting to make a difference within their communities. Our sponsors, players and volunteers are the true modern day hero’s of our charity event. Businesses can donate professional services or material items of value. All of the sponsors with monetary donations or tangible items per IRS code will receive a tax deductible receipt.” states Chris Crawford, President, Craig Crawford Memorial Scholarship.

The Craig Crawford Memorial Scholarship provides scholarships for high school students and law enforcement Peace Officer Academy certifications. The charities philanthropic mission is to provide education and equipment grants for law enforcement communities to help make our children, families and communities safer. Additionally, we have a high school scholarship program designed to lessen the financial burdens of college education for tomorrow’s leaders. Education opportunities for students and families continue to decline each year due to monetary constraints caused by escalating education costs. The 501(c)(3) charity is to help offset education costs for High School students and provide critical equipment and training for law enforcement agencies.

The North Texas based charity sprouted in 2002 to honor the service of Mineral Wells Detective Craig Crawford. Through the scholarships, law enforcement and high school students receive the monetary support they need to complete training, education and/or state licensing programs. Annually, CCMS assists a variety of high school students and Law Enforcement Peace Officer Academy students.

The 2010 Golf Tournament player registration, corporate sponsor forms or to make a tax deductible donation, visit http://www. craigcrawfordmemorialscholarship. org (http://www. craigcrawfordmemorialscholarship. org). Registration by phone or event details can be made at (817)-597-0531.

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NBAA Offers Free Fuel Cost-Cutting Strategies

Fuel production and refining costs will continue to keep wholesale and retail prices at levels never anticipated just two years ago. The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today released Ten Critical Strategies for Long-Term Fuel Savings, a new white paper that provides a variety of steps for saving critical dollars on aircraft fuel bills, both in the short-term and long-term.

Washington, DC (Vocus) March 29, 2010

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today released Ten Critical Strategies for Long-Term Fuel Savings, a new white paper that provides a variety of steps for saving critical dollars on aircraft fuel bills, both in the short-term and long-term. Opportunities to save fuel and reduce operating costs abound for business aircraft (http://www. ascendwithnbaa. org/fuelwhitepaper-genopr2), potentially saving entrepreneurs and companies that rely on business aviation thousands of dollars per year.

“NBAA continually seeks ways to help its Members minimize costs, and fuel is one of the largest variable costs of operating an aircraft today,” says Mike Nichols, NBAA’s Vice President of Education, Operations & Economics. “However, while the price of fuel may be out of your control, there are still tangible steps you can take to keep expenses down.”

Included in this white paper (http://www. ascendwithnbaa. org/fuelwhitepaper-genopr2) are strategies to compare fuel prices at alternative destination airports and FBOs, calculate aircraft weight for maximum efficiency, determine if you qualify for a fuel discount and more.

Fuel production and refining costs will continue to keep wholesale and retail prices at levels never anticipated just two years ago. Ten Critical Strategies for Long-Term Fuel Savings (http://www. ascendwithnbaa. org/fuelwhitepaper-genopr2) provides tips to help flight operations start saving today.

This report is just one of the many resources NBAA makes available to help the Association’s Member Companies operate their business aircraft as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.

Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The Association represents more than 8,000 companies and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention, the world's largest civil aviation trade show. Learn more about NBAA at www. nbaa. org.

Members of the media may receive NBAA Press Releases immediately via e-mail. To subscribe to the NBAA Press Release e-mail list, submit the online form at www. nbaa. org/news/pr/subscribe (http://www. nbaa. org/news/pr/subscribe).

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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS HELP TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HAITI

FDG Fine Art Gallery, Los Angeles Urban Business Journal, Underground Frames, and the Westfield Eye Center presents "A Shared Vision for Focused Care" a Haitian Art Exhibit and Reception benefiting Friends of the Children of Lascahobas, Haiti (FCLH) on August 2, 2003, at FDG Fine Art Gallery in Los Angeles. This benefit supports the humanitarian efforts of FCLH, a non-profit volunteer organization with a 26-year history of providing programs in health care, nutrition, and education to the community of Lascahobas, and isolated and imporverished mountain village.

(PRWEB) July 9, 2003

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF LASCAHOBAS, HAITI

PRESS RELEASE

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS HELP TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HAITI

Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) Â– Jeannette Medelus is a 45-year old woman who can barely see to do her daily chores. Etienne Salomon is a 67-year old man who has to be led around by his grandchildren because he cannot see. The nearest medical eye facility is in Port-au-Prince; and even if they could get there, they could not afford to pay for the treatment. They both know that if they go blind, they might as well die. These are just two of nearly 700 people anticipating the arrival of the Medical Team to have their eyes examined by the physicians provided by Friends of the Children of Lascahobas, Haiti. Both patients are seen and successfully treated. Jeannette only needed eyeglasses, but Etienne had to have cataract surgery. They both leave praising the physicians and stating in French, Â“God will save a place in Heaven for you.Â”

Friends of the Children of Lascahobas, Haiti (FCLH) is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to providing much needed services to the villagers of Lascahobas, an isolated and impoverished mountain village. Besides providing the yearly medical humanitarian mission, FCLH educates and instructs women in small business management skills, feeds 300 children in their Nutrition Program, and staffs and equips the Hospital of Lascahobas that FCLH built and maintains.

FDG Fine Art Gallery, Los Angeles Urban Business Journal, Underground Frames, and the Westfield Eye Center (located in Las Vegas, Nevada) will sponsor a Haitian Art Exhibit and Reception to benefit Friends of the Children of Lascahobas, Haiti on Saturday, August 2, 2003, from 6:00pm Â– 10:00pm, at the FDG Fine Art Gallery, 4470 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, California. The exhibit features original Haitian oil paintings, sequined flags, masks, and folk art presenting work from over 20 different artists.

Dr. Kenneth Westfield, FCLHÂ’s chief of medical operations, recruited local organizations, friends, and relatives to assist with fundraising efforts to benefit FCLHÂ’s initiatives.

Many people are stunned by the heartbreaking stories told by Dr. Westfield of poverty and lack of medical care. Â“ItÂ’s amazing. On the first day the medical team arrives to work at the hospital, we are greeted by hundreds of people. The people will camp outside the hospital to wait their turn to see the physicians,Â” says Dr. Westfield. Â“As soon as we unload and set up the equipment, we prioritize their conditions and immediately begin treatment. Many of them need eyeglasses, but we also perform cataract extractions and other eye surgeries. People come from as far away as the other side of the island. We will examine all the people, perform the surgeries and be ready to return to the United States within four days.Â”

FCLH founded in 1976 by Estelle Dubuisson, a Lascahobas native and retired Brooklyn medical technician. Dr. Westfield states, Â“By educating the people, feeding the children and preserving the health of many townspeople, her efforts have helped to reduce the villagersÂ’ suffering.Â”

Although progress has been made, the needs are tremendous. Dr. Westfield said, Â“The hospital is staffed with only one general practitioner for 56,500 people, and needs additional staff, medical supplies and equipment. Since September 11, 2001, it has become increasingly harder to get supplies and equipment to Haiti. In addition, FCLH would like to feed more of the children.Â” Purchasing art from the Exhibit and your donations can help FCLH to continue with these efforts. All donations are tax deductible.

Dr. Kenneth Westfield can be reached at (702) 362-3937. For information on the FDG Fine Art Gallery contact Eugene Humphries at (323) 737-4985. For local information on the organization and the event, contact Linda Brown at (323) 295-2858. FCLHÂ’s website is www. fclh. org.

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Survey Shows Bostonians Would Sooner Cut Tom Brady’s Hair or Rat Out Whitey Bulger Than Give Up Their Coffee

Green Mountain Coffee Survey Gauges Bostonians’ Coffee Habits And Fair-Trade Savvy

Boston, MA (PRWEB) October 15, 2010

A survey conducted on behalf of Green Mountain Coffee® shows what many of us would already suspect: Boston is a coffee-crazed town. In fact, according to Green Mountain Coffee’s Fair Trade-Out Survey, 1 in 3 Bostonians confess that they believe they need coffee every day, and on average drink 2.4 cups of coffee per day. Almost 1 in 5 (17%) drinks four or more cups daily.

But even with all the coffee drinking in Beantown it seems very few in the Hub know much about the coffee in their cup, including how to make it, where it comes from, and perhaps most importantly, how their choice of coffee can have an impact on communities around the world. Conducted in celebration of Fair Trade Month in October, The Fair Trade-Out Survey explores Boston’s relationship with coffee and aims to educate coffee drinkers on the benefits of trading out their coffee for Fair Trade Certified™ varieties. Fair Trade provides a fair, minimum price to coffee farmers for their beans, resulting in higher quality coffee, and a higher quality of life in coffee-farming communities.

What would Bostonians Trade Out for Their Coffee?
When faced with the choice of losing their daily cup of coffee, Boston-area coffee drinkers would trade out most anything to keep it, including their car (23%), mobile phone (52%), and their pet (34%). What else would Bostonians trade out to keep their coffee?
About the same percentage of Bostonians would “absolutely” rat out Whitey Bulger (28%) as would talk Tom Brady into cutting his new flowing locks of hair (26%). Just as many Boston-area residents (1 in 3) would opt to pick up someone at Logan Airport every week for a month as would party with Deval Patrick. And when it comes to bravery, almost the same number of Bostonians (44%) would keep open the option of either fighting Bruins’ would-be pugilist Shawn Thornton or swimming across the Charles River before giving up their coffee. Overall, Boston men would go to greater lengths than women to keep their coffee:
So much for man’s best friend! Nearly twice as many men (41%) as women (25%) would trade out their pet before giving up their coffee. Baby, You Can Drive My Car: More men (25%) than women (19%) would trade out their car to keep their coffee. What would women do?: The one thing women would do more than men when it comes to keeping their coffee is volunteer at a non-profit for a month, with more than half of women (56%) willing to volunteer vs. 1 in 3 men (34%). FREE Green Mountain Coffee for Bostonians for Fair Trade Month in October
Conducted shortly after Boston became a Fair Trade Town in September, The Fair Trade-Out Survey is part of a campaign to encourage Boston-area residents to trade out their usual cup of coffee for Green Mountain Coffee’s Fair Trade Certified blends.

“The Fair Trade-Out Survey is a fun way to remind people that coffee is more than just a part of a daily routine,” said Sandy Yusen, Director of Public Relations, Specialty Coffee Business Unit of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. “The choices we make about what’s in our cup have the power to improve the lives of coffee farmers and their families all over the world.”

Green Mountain Coffee’s guerilla sampling teams will be distributing free Fair Trade coffee samples throughout the city October 13 through 15. Coffee lovers can also get a free sample of Green Mountain Coffee while samples last by visiting http://www. facebook. com/greenmountaincoffee. Visitors to the page can RSVP for a live, guided online tasting taking place on October 26, 2010 at 4:00 p. m. ET.

The Fair Trade-Out Survey underscores the opportunity to promote better understanding of the benefits of Fair Trade. Currently, only 1 in 8 (13%) Bostonians regularly buy Fair Trade Certified products – that’s just one-third of those who regularly buy local products (38%). The survey suggests that this may be due to lack of education on what Fair Trade means:

2 in 3 (68%) Bostonians stated that they did not fully understand what Fair Trade means, and 1 in 3 (30%) admitted they had no idea. Even when given options, less than half (48%) could identify the definition of Fair Trade. However, after reading an explanation of the meaning of Fair Trade, 3 in 4 (76%) Bostonians were likely to purchase Fair Trade Certified products in the future. When it comes to paying a premium for Fair Trade products, 26% of those surveyed agreed that they would be willing to pay 5% to 10% more.

Boston’s Coffee Culture
When it comes to a “regular” coffee, Bostonians have a much different view than the rest of the country. In Boston, a “regular” most often contains cream and one or two sugars (48%), where nationally 57% feel a “regular” is served black.
There’s no such thing as an occasional coffee drinker: 78% of Boston-area respondents drink coffee every day. Only 1 in 10 (10%) drinks coffee less than 5 days per week. And when Bostonians indulge, they really indulge: only 1 in 4 respondents (27%) stop at one cup of coffee per day. In fact, 1 in 5 (17%) drinks four or more cups daily! Make mine black: 27% of respondents nationally take their coffee black, while only 18% of Bostonians enjoy the brew in its purest form. Men are more likely to take their coffee black than women (22% vs. 14%). Half and half is the most popular coffee lightener: One in four (23%) Bostonians prefer half & half over flavored creamer (13%), and whole milk and cream (both 11%). Most popular place to drink coffee? An overwhelming 76% drink coffee at home, followed by the office at 12%. On average, men drink more coffee than women. Boston men drink 2.4 cups per day; women drink 2.2 cups per day. When it comes to heavy coffee drinkers, only 1 in 8 women (13%) surveyed drink 4 or more cups per day, compared to 1 in 5 men (21%) who fill up 4 or more times throughout the day. Bostonians are sweeter: More than half of Boston respondents (67%) use sugar or sweetener.

Green Mountain Coffee is part of the Specialty Coffee Business Unit of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR), and is a leader in Fair Trade coffee.

About The Survey
The national and regional surveys were developed by Green Mountain Coffee and conducted by Toluna in Wilton, CT. Toluna surveyed by email 250 adults. Interviews were weighted by variables including age, gender, and geography to ensure reliable and accurate representation of the total adult population. Interviews were conducted between Sept. 30 – Oct. 8, 2010.

About Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMCR)
As a leader in the specialty coffee industry, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. is recognized for its award-winning coffees, innovative brewing technology, and socially responsible business practices. GMCR’s operations are managed through two business units. The Specialty Coffee business unit produces coffee, tea and hot cocoa from its family of brands, including Tully’s Coffee®, Green Mountain Coffee®, Newman’s Own® Organics coffee, Timothy’s World Coffee® and Diedrich®, Coffee People® and Gloria Jeans®, a trademark licensed to the Company for use in North America and owned by Gloria Jeans Coffees International Pty. Ltd. The Keurig business unit is a pioneer and leading manufacturer of gourmet single-cup brewing systems. K-Cup® portion packs for Keurig® Single-Cup Brewers are produced by a variety of roasters, including Green Mountain Coffee, Tully’s, Timothy’s and Diedrich. GMCR supports local and global communities by offsetting 100% of its direct greenhouse gas emissions, investing in Fair Trade Certified™ coffee, and donating at least five percent of its pre-tax profits to social and environmental projects. Visit http://www. gmcr. com for more information.

GMCR routinely posts information that may be of importance to investors in the Investor Services section of its web site, including news releases and its complete financial statements, as filed with the SEC. The Company encourages investors to consult this section of its web site regularly for important information and news. Additionally, by subscribing to the Company’s email alerts, individuals can receive news directly from GMCR as it is released.

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Monday, May 24, 2010

InCommon Introduces Certificate Service

Unlimited server and personal certificates at one fixed fee; New service offered, in partnership with Comodo, as part of expanding InCommon Trust Service Portfolio

Ann Arbor, Mich (Vocus) June 9, 2010

The InCommon Federation has today announced the launch of a new trust service that will offer unlimited server and personal certificates to U. S. colleges and universities. As the first certificate service of its kind in the U. S., Internet2, which operates InCommon, is introducing this offering to provide the U. S. higher education community with a cost-effective means of deploying and operating a more secure and authenticated online environment for their campus constituencies.

Details are available at www. incommon. org/cert (http://www. incommon. org/cert).

“This new service provides tangible value to the U. S. research and education community and extends a pathway for innovation on campus,” said John Krienke, chief operating officer of InCommon. “By offering unlimited SSL certificates, we’re providing the potential for campuses to significantly reduce their certificate-related expenses. But at least as important, later this year we will include unlimited personal certificates, setting the stage for campuses to more easily adopt important services like signed email and secondfactor authentication. Economics are no longer a limitation for certificate possibilities."

InCommon is offering this service through a partnership with Comodo CA Ltd., a major certification authority and Internet2 industry member. Through the agreement, U. S. institutions of higher education can purchase unlimited numbers of certificates for SSL, personal signing, encryption, and code signing. InCommon partnered with Comodo, in part, because of the successful implementation of a similar program the company developed with TERENA (the Trans-European Research and Education Networking Association). The program launched last year has enabled its NREN members in over 30 European countries and international public sector organizations to offer certificates powered by Comodo to all education institutions throughout Europe.

“We are excited about the opportunity to join InCommon in helping millions of students in colleges and universities across the U. S. to secure their online experience and communications,” said Melih Abdulhayoglu, chief executive officer of Comodo. “Enabling students and faculty members with the personal secure certificate and second factor authentication, whether for email encryption or for secure access to the university’s internal network, will prevent security breaches and leak of digital information.”

Any higher education institution with its primary location in the U. S., and qualifying for an “edu” domain name, is eligible for the program. Internet2 member institutions will receive a 25 percent discount on the Certificate Service. Institutions must also participate in or join InCommon to take advantage of the Certificate Service.

The service fee schedule is based on an institution’s classification under the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and requires an initial three-year commitment.

The InCommon Certificate Service is testing the program with a small number of institutions during June 2010. A full rollout of the service is expected in late summer of 2010. Institutions with expiring certificate agreements will receive priority, allowing them to avoid service interruptions. The roots of InCommon's SSL and personal Certificate Authorities are in all of the major Internet web browsers and devices.

More information is available at www. incommon. org/cert (http://www. incommon. org/cert) or by emailing incommoninfo(at)incommonfederation(dot)org.

ABOUT INCOMMON
InCommon facilitates collaboration through the sharing of protected network-accessible resources by means of an agreed-upon community trust fabric. The InCommon Federation, operated by Internet2, provides a privacy-preserving, secure method for higher education institutions and their partners to offer single sign-on convenience and standards-based security to their faculty, researchers, students and staff. Through InCommon, individuals no longer need to maintain multiple passwords and usernames and online service providers no longer need to maintain user accounts. The educational institution manages the level of privacy and security for its constituents. For more information, see www. incommon. org.

ABOUT INTERNET2
Internet2 is an advanced networking consortium led by the research and education community. An exceptional partnership spanning U. S. and international institutions who are leaders in the worlds of research, academia, industry and government, Internet2 is developing breakthrough cyberinfrastructure technologies that support the most exacting applications of today—and spark the most essential innovations of tomorrow. Led by its members and focused on their current and future networking needs since 1996, Internet2 blends its human, IP and optical networks to develop and deploy revolutionary Internet technologies. For more information see www. internet2.edu.

ABOUT COMODO
Comodo® is a leading brand in Internet security. With United States headquarters in New Jersey and global resources in the United Kingdom, China, India, Ukraine, and Romania, Comodo provides businesses and consumers worldwide with security and trust services, including digital certificates, PCI scanning, desktop security, and remote PC support. Securing online transactions for over 200,000 businesses, and with more than 25 million desktop security software installations, including an award-winning firewall and antivirus software, Comodo is Creating Trust Online®. For more information, visit www. comodo. com

Media Contacts:
For InCommon/Internet2
Lauren Rotman
Lauren(at)internet2(dot)edu
+1-202-331-5345

For Comodo
Robin Carley
Robin(dot)carley(at)comodo(dot)com
+1-201-963-0004 x4073

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MarketingJobs. com Offer Discounts to Non-Profits Organizations Seeking Marketing, Advertising & Sales Professionals

MarketingJobs. com is pleased to offer our clients who operate in the ".ORG" and ".EDU" sectors a 15% discount off our published advertising rates.

(PRWEB) February 3, 2005

Marketingjobs. com frequently runs recruitment advertising for numerous non-profits, education institutions and religious organizations. WeÂ’re now pleased to offer our clients who operate in this sector a discount on our published rates. If you plan on recruiting for professionals in Marketing, Sales or Advertising, we offer the advantages of being the top ranked site on both Google and Alexa for traffic (more candidates will see your postings), as well as having the regard of recruiting industry experts like Career X Roads and Weddles Guide. So even before we offer you a discount, MarketingJobs. com is the obvious choice for recruitment advertising options when you are seeking Marketing, Sales or Advertising professionals.

Recruiting need not cost non-profits a large portion of your operating expenses while weÂ’re around. We understand your budgetary needs and have a great deal for you Â– place your ads on MarketingJobs. com and weÂ’ll deduct 15% off our published ad posting rates for all advertising placed before the end of first quarter - March 31st, 2005. Whenever you need to recruit for Marketing, Sales or Advertising professionals, visit your free recruiting account on our site and weÂ’ll give you a discount of 15% off even our monthly special offer packages, which are highly discounted offerings.

To take advantage of this program, please call our sales offices at (877) 348-5627 to set up your free recruiting account.

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Saturday, May 22, 2010

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Leica Geosystems Announces Date for its 18th Airborne Sensor User Conference

This year’s user conference will provide opportunities to learn more about the newest releases and configurations of Leica Geosystems Airborne Sensor products. With several excellent speakers already lined-up, the 2010 conference is shaping up to again deliver eye-opening content from many of today’s most progressive users.

Norcross, GA June (Vocus) June 30, 2010

Leica Geosystems to hold Annual Airborne Sensor User Conference in Orlando, FL October 25th – 27th, 2010.

In addition to user’s presentations, the conference will include a special bonus day of workshops and educational sessions with the latest updates on: Leica ADS80 Airborne Digital Sensor, Leica ALS60 Airborne LiDAR System, XPro Image Processing, and LiDAR in depth and Imaging in depth.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with industry leaders, establish new key contacts, and discuss new business opportunities. Networking will also continue as a top priority, enabling users to secure long-lasting industry contacts.

“In its 18th year, the Airborne Sensor User Conference is a unique opportunity for Leica’s users and development engineers to meet and share ideas. We are changing this year’s conference schedule to add additional time for networking opportunities for all who attend.” George Southard, Vice President Americas, Digital Imaging.

Airborne Sensor users attending this conference will receive first-hand knowledge from the industry’s foremost experts in the following topics:
LIDAR in Depth – Waveform Theory and Processing & Using Multi-Pulse to your advantage Using ADS Hi-Res Imagery Mode & Getting the Best Quality Images from your ADS80 and maximize profitability Efficient processing of ADS imagery using the new high speed XPro processing suite. The innovative and interesting ways others have profited from using Leica Geosystems airborne systems

Speaking Opportunities:

Airborne Sensor users are encouraged to sign up to make a presentation during the event by August 1st, 2010. For more information, please contact Helen Rencher - phone: (303) 799-9453 x1900 or e-mail: helen. rencher@leicaus. com.

Registration & Cost:

Registration fee for Monday, October 25th – Wednesday October 27th = $495
Registration for Thursday, October 28th bonus day = $195
Registration form and payment must be filled out in its entirety and sent to Helen.
Please use the following link to print the registration form: https://portal. leicaus. com/downloads/2010-Airborne-Conference-Flyer. pdf (https://portal. leicaus. com/downloads/2010-Airborne-Conference-Flyer. pdf)

Hotel:

Doubletree Resort
10100 International Drive, Orlando, Florida, United States 32821
Tel: 800-327-0363
Special room rate $105 per night – please let them know you are with the Leica Geosystems conference.

For more information about the event, please contact:

Helen R. Rencher
Administrative Assistant
61 Inverness Drive East, Suite 200
Englewood, CO 80112
Tel: 303-799-9453 x 1900
Fax: 303-799-4809

Leica Geosystems – when it has to be right

With close to 200 years of pioneering solutions to measure the world, Leica Geosystems products and services are trusted by professionals worldwide to help them capture, analyze, and present spatial information. Leica Geosystems is best known for its broad array of products that capture accurately, model quickly, analyze easily, and visualize and present spatial information.

Those who use Leica Geosystems products every day trust them for their dependability, the value they deliver, and the superior customer support. Based in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, Leica Geosystems is a global company with tens of thousands of customers supported by more than 3’500 employees in 28 countries and hundreds of partners located in more than 120 countries around the world. Leica Geosystems is part of the Hexagon Group, Sweden.

For further information please contact:

Andre Ribeiro
Director of Marketing
Norcross, GA 30092
Phone: (770) 326-9557
Www. leica-geosystems. us

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Thursday, May 20, 2010

Coker College Picks Smith to Lead Men's Lacrosse

Coker College is pleased to announce the hiring of Tony Smith as the Cobras’ first ever men’s lacrosse coach.

Hartsville, SC (Vocus) November 3, 2010

Coker College is pleased to announce the hiring of Tony Smith as the Cobras’ first ever men’s lacrosse coach. Smith will take the helm of the newly formed Coker lacrosse program starting December 1.

“I would like to thank Coker College Athletic Director Lynn Griffin and Coker College President Dr. Robert Wyatt for the opportunity to be the inaugural head coach of the men's lacrosse team,” said Smith. “I look forward to building the Coker College men’s lacrosse program into a Conference Carolinas and NCAA regional powerhouse.”

Smith comes to Coker from fellow Conference Carolinas member Belmont Abbey College, where he has been the assistant coach and defensive coordinator since 2007. At the Abbey, Smith was in charge of all of the Crusaders’ recruiting efforts locally, nationally and internationally, while also creating and implementing the defensive unit and strategy for a lacrosse program that has finished in the top three in the Conference Carolinas standings in two of the last three years.

In 2010, the Crusaders defensive unit held opposing teams to less than 10 points per game. The 2010 season was also the second consecutive season that the Crusader defensive unit caused more than 100 turnovers, with 126.

In addition to his coaching responsibilities, Smith was also an instructor in Belmont Abbey’s Sports Administration Program.

“I would like to thank Coach Jim Dietsch and Dr. Travis Feezell, both of Belmont Abbey College, for being invaluable in my development as a college coach and college professional,” Smith said. “I especially want to thank Coach Dietsch. Jim has been my mentor and friend for almost twenty years. One could not find a better lacrosse and "life lessons" mentor than Jim Dietsch. I owe all of my coaching acumen to Jim and I will be forever grateful.”

A graduate of the University of Maryland-College Park, Smith holds bachelor’s degrees in history, as well as government and politics. He earned his master’s of education in sports administration from Wingate University, and prior to his time at Belmont Abbey, Smith served as an assistant coach at Wingate University and the Community College of Baltimore College-Catonsville.

Smith played collegiately at the Community College of Baltimore College-Catonsville (1994-1996) and Whittier College (1996-1998).

“I am honored that Tony Smith will become the inaugural men’s lacrosse coach at Coker,” said Griffin. “He has the vision to develop a competitive lacrosse program that Coker College will be proud of. I feel that his experience at the NCAA Division II level will aid him in recruiting the type of student-athlete that can excel here.”

“I am looking forward to beginning to aggressively recruit potential student athletes to fill a complete roster by the start the fall 2011 academic semester,” said Smith. “This recruiting will begin immediately. My hope will be to instill sound liberal arts academic values, moral integrity and a "win now" attitude in my future team as we begin to build a successful lacrosse program here at Coker.”

Coach Smith embodies all of the characteristics we believe define a successful college coach,” said Wyatt. “His focus is on recruiting student-athletes who are concerned about their performance in the classroom, as well on the field, along with his tremendous playing and coaching experience will help establish a winning tradition for Coker lacrosse.”

Coker becomes the seventh Conference Carolinas member to add lacrosse. Conference Carolinas is known as one of the top conference for lacrosse in the country with many highly successful programs such as two-time NCAA Division II National Champion Limestone College.

The 14th NCAA Division II athletic program at Coker, the Cobra lacrosse program will begin in the fall of 2011. They will practice and play games on the football field at Byerly Park in Hartsville.

Coker College readies undergraduates for personal and professional success through a distinctive four-year program that emphasizes a practical application of the liberal arts as well as hands-on and discussion-based learning within and beyond the classroom. Coker is ranked among the “Best Colleges” in the South by U. S. News & World Report as well as The Princeton Review. Located in Hartsville, S. C., Coker is within two hours of the cultural, financial and recreational resources of Charlotte, Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach.

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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Qwizdom Inc. Joins TAF's Corporate Alliance Network

The Technology Access Foundation welcomes Qwizdom, Inc. to their Corporate Alliance Network. Qwizdom is providing audience response technology to TAF for the opening of TAF Academy, an innovative full-day public school model serving grades 6 through 12, in 2008. Qwizdom, Inc. will also hire students in TAF's Technical Teens Internship Program for summer internships.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) December 16, 2006

The Technology Access Foundation (TAF) is pleased to announce that Qwizdom, Inc. has become a new Gold member of its' Corporate Alliance Network. TAF, a Seattle-based non-profit organization, is a national leader in providing underserved children of color with meaningful educational experiences and technological skills necessary for success in the 21st century. Qwizdom, Inc, based in Puyallup, Washington, is a leading designer, developer and marketer of innovative, technology-based learning products and related proprietary content. Dedicated to making learning effective and engaging, Qwizdom products are designed for use by all age groups, in schools and corporations.

Qwizdom is pleased to supply, at no cost, the Qwizdom Student Response Systems, curriculum and software for the first TAF Academy, scheduled to open in the fall of 2008. In addition, Qwizdom will provide summer internships to several students in TAF's Technical Teens Internship Program. Qwizdom's Student Response System uses radio-frequency remotes, interactive learning modes, and exciting games to engage every student and provide instant feedback and grading.

"We are honored to partner with the TAF academy in bringing the very best in interactive education tools and curriculum to the students who can benefit the most from that access," said Qwizdom Vice President of Curriculum & Business Development Patrick Leonard.

About TAF Academy

TAF Academy is an innovative full-day public school model serving grades 6 through 12. It incorporates the best and latest thinking in a comprehensive approach to education tailored to underserved communities of color. Its' curriculum emphasizes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects. Ultimately, TAF Academy students will graduate from high school college-ready with the skills and education to pursue further education or career options of their choice. TAF plans to launch the first TAF Academy in Seattle in 2008.

"We are very excited about this opportunity to expose the teachers and students of TAF Academy to tools for 21st Century Learning. We have already begun to think about dozen of ways for the Qwizdom Student Response System to improve curriculum development, classroom instruction and student learning," said TAF Executive Director Trish Millines Dziko.

About Qwizdom

Qwizdom offers the most advanced radio-frequency classroom response technology (patents pending), a complete software learning system, and over 150 interactive titles that encompass over 200,000 slides of exclusive, school-only curriculum content.

The Qwizdom Student Response System brings unmatched interactivity and learning to the classroom and is the only solution designed to actively involve every participant while tracking performance in both group and individual learning environments. Qwizdom, founded in 1984, has offices located in Washington State, Cleveland, OH and the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit Qwizdom's website: www. qwizdom. com.

TAF's Mission

TAF prepares underserved children of color for higher education and professional success by providing a rigorous and relevant K-12 curriculum. TAF makes education a priority in underserved communities of color. Serving one child at a time, TAF enhances their educational and professional prospects through the delivery of tools for learning in the 21st century. We will utilize our demonstrable success to establish our leadership in education reform and expand the reach of our model.

For more information

Contact Pamela Fann, Technology Access Foundation's Corporate Alliance Manager, at 206.725.9095 ext 19.

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Self-imposed Stun Gun Use Guidelines Should Help Police Regain Credibility and Trust, According to the President of StunGun. com

Some police departments are beginning to regulate their use of stun guns. A nationally recognized security expert says this will go a long way to restore credibility and trust even as more human rights groups publicly decry these weapons.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 15, 2005

StunGun. com) Through self-imposed guidelines, some police departments are beginning to regulate their use of stun guns. A nationally recognized security expert says law enforcementÂ’s decision to make changes will go a long way to restore credibility and trust even as more human rights groups publicly decry these weapons.

"As IÂ’ve said before, a very public act of concern about stun gun use by the people who use them will do wonders for the weaponÂ’s public relations woes," said Robert Siciliano, president of StunGun. com.

"People want to think their elected officials and those who enforce the laws have feelings," Siciliano continued. "Some of that trust has been lost in the translation as law enforcement has begun to use stun guns more and more. Public announcements of concern from police who use stun guns will go a long way to reverse the tide.Â”

An expert in personal security and identity theft, Siciliano is author of "The Safety Minute: 01." He has been featured on CNN, FOX News, MSNBC, and CNBC.

In his columns, Jim Kouri, CPP, vice president of the National Association of Chiefs of Police, drew on Siciliano's expertise regarding law enforcement's use of stun guns.

KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh interviewed Siciliano about the safety of stun guns and StunGun. com's pertinence to the industry.

The Charlotte Business Journal quoted Siciliano on business developments in the stun gun industry. The New York Post has reported on StunGun. com in the paperÂ’s business pages.

On May 10, Alan Gathright of the San Francisco Chronicle reported on a regional human rights organizationÂ’s demand that San Jose, Calif. Police halt stun gun use immediately. The Coalition for Justice and Accountability cited concerns that other groups have over the past months.

Â“We have heard the human rights organizationsÂ’ concerns time and time again,Â” said Siciliano. Â“While nobody is ever 100 percent wrong, these people come pretty close to it when they talk about stun guns.Â”

"Yes, stun guns come with risks," Siciliano continued. "No weapon is 100 percent safe, but this has never been the point.Â”

Â“If police opt to use stun guns more often than their firearms,Â” Siciliano added, Â“the net gain will be much safer circumstances for the public. This will be especially true if we develop strict guidelines for usage, as some police departments and associations of law enforcement professionals already have."

The Kansas City StarÂ’s Christine Vendel reported on May 10 that Kansas City police have Â“adopted a policy [that] clarifies situations in which officers can useÂ” stun guns.

The May 8 editorial page of Florida Today, in a piece calling for more restrictions on stun gun use, cited Brevard County, Fl. police chiefs who have also recommended new guidelines for stun gun use.

Â“Industry and law enforcement are moving in the right direction on stun gun use,Â” said Siciliano. Â“Soon, the extremistsÂ’ exaggerations will be evident. We must reign in the hyperbole and think clearly about stun guns, which are here to stay.Â”

The Associated Press has reported on the rise of Stinger Systems, a North Carolina-based company that has shipped samples of its stun guns to more than 1,000 interested law enforcement agencies. Bob Gruder continues in his roles as chairman and chief executive at that company.

Another stun gun manufacturer is North Carolina-based Law Enforcement Associates Corporation (LENF). A late March press release from LENF announced favorable safety results from an International Electrotechnical Commission test of the firm's stun gun.

Siciliano provides consumer education solutions to Fortune 500 companies and their clients. He is available to speak with the media about stun gun technology and what it means for civilians as well as law enforcement.

Featured on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, CNBC, "ABC News with Sam Donaldson," "The Montel Williams Show," "Maury Povich," "Sally Jesse Raphael" and "The Howard Stern Show," Siciliano has earned critical praise nationwide for his workshops and seminars.

Certified as an instructor of safety and security by dozens of state governing boards, he teaches people how to avoid and escape assaults. Numerous industry associations have certified his programs to provide their members with security training. He has been quoted in reports by Reuters and United Press International and in Realty Times, The New York Post, The New York Times, CSO Magazine, The Washington Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Christian Science Monitor, Woman's Day, Good Housekeeping, Mademoiselle, and elsewhere.

Siciliano can be reached at 1-800 STUNGUN (788-6486). The URL www. stungun. com leads to his Web site. His blog is located at www.1800stungun. blogspot. com.

Siciliano's contact information follows:

Robert L. Siciliano

Personal Security Expert

Phone: 1(800) STUNGUN (788-6486)

Fax: (877) 2-FAX-NOW (232-9669)

Robert@StunGun. com

The media are encouraged to get in touch with Siciliano directly. They may also contact:

STETrevisions, strategic communications

Brent W. Skinner, President

Cell: (617) 875-4859

Fax: (866) 663-6557

BrentSkinner@STETrevisions. com

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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Unprecedented Exploration of Nature as a Path for Self Transformation

Ken WilberÂ’s Integral Institute Launches New 5-Day Intensive Unprecedented Exploration of Nature as a Path for Self Transformation

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) April 30, 2005

Integral Institute, a learning organization founded by author Ken Wilber, is launching a new 5-day program combining breakthrough exercises for experiencing Nature with a unique form of integral practice based on Wilber's integral model. This 5-day personal growth intensive, Nature as Transformative Path, is from June 28 to July 2 at the Peaceful Valley Ranch in Boulder, Colorado. This breathtaking setting will be home to an intimate group of participants, who will have the opportunity to interact with some of the leading integral teachers in the world today.

Ralph Waldo Emerson once noted, "Nature tells every secret once." Nature as Transformative Path is designed to explore Nature's biggest secrets, within an integral framework that honors the multiple levels and dimensions of the human body, mind, and sprit. Integral Institute's premiere faculty will guide participants through an experience that includes theory and practice, individual and community, and a toolbox for deepening one's relationship with Nature for years to come. Nature as Transformative Path is ultimately about realizing one's own true Nature in the context of the natural world.

Previous participant, Luanne O'Brien, Co-Founder of Conscious Alternative, writes, "Anyone considering attending an Integral Institute workshop should be serious about learning and transforming. Words could not possibly express what you will experience. The understanding and growth that I achieved by attending this intensive workshop was worth every bit of time, effort, and expense it took to get there. Given any other opportunity to attend another seminar sponsored by Integral Institute, I would jump at the chance."

Nature as Transformative Practice utilizes Wilber's integral framework as a map for developing an Integral Ecological Awareness, fostering a deeper care for self, others, the planet, and all life. Participants will have the unique opportunity to practice and learn amidst 13,000 foot mountain peaks, while engaging in activities that reveal nature as path for self-transformation.

For more information, including a full list of Integral Institute teachers, see http://www. integralinstitute. org (http://www. integralinstitute. org)

About Integral Institute:

Integral Institute is dedicated to the proposition that partial and piecemeal approaches to complex problems are ineffective. Whether addressing individual and personal issues of meaning and transformation, or increasingly complex social problems such as war, hunger, disease, over-population, housing, ecology, and education, partial and fragmented approaches need to be replaced by solutions that are more comprehensive, systematic, encompassingÂ—and integral.

Contact: Pashmina Lalchandani, (303) 545-5445 x123, plalchandani@integralinstitute. org

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Monday, May 17, 2010

New Book Examines Our Youth's Troubled Path to Imprisonment -- Reclaiming Our Children: Exposing the Nets That Snare Them

Honored author, lecturer and social critic Robby G. Dixon announces a needed 'call-to-action' to our nation's youth and parental guidance with the release of his first spiritually focused book -- Reclaiming Our Children: Exposing the Nets That Snare Them.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) March 26, 2009

Theft, armed robbery, gang warfare and school shootings continue to permeate our society, and young people are paying the price with incarceration. With a timely message focusing on today's most critical topics, author Robby G. Dixon takes the literary world by storm and with shock value in his first book -- Reclaiming Our Children: Exposing the Nets That Snare Them (http://www. reclaimingourchildren. com). He gives a universal call for an immediate 'transformation of our nation's consciousness' to restore understanding of our youth before it's too late.

Asking crucial questions, Reclaiming Our Children reveals the socio-psychological-spiritual dynamics, which expose, influence and consequently guide our youth to deviant behavior. "My first-hand research dissects societal reasons for this rampant distressed conduct and the certain path to imprisonment if left unrecognized," says Dixon.

Texas author Robby Dixon has spent half a lifetime writing and essentially living his book to help curtail the tangible cause of this effect; the growing epidemic of senseless criminal conduct and physical incarceration. Citing extensive research based on counseling families and prison inmates, Dixon gives startling evidence that prison serves as a 'sinister profit-generator', which conditions inmates into revolving doors, returning them to prisons over and over. "I have personally witnessed those who have left prison and have returned, astonishingly, some within as little as two weeks' time. My research has revealed that some leave and then return two, three and four times, all within the same year," says Dixon. As an activist for the well being of children and young adults using a Judeo-Christian perspective, his educational blogs appear on his Reader's Community Weblog (http://robbydixon. wordpress. com).

Chapter 1 -- The Three Levels of Imprisonment
Author Robby Dixon describes a concept he calls a 'conscious' home environment as a valuable contributor to helping parents practice 'prison-preventing' parenthood. "Imprisonment really begins long before the iron doors slam behind a person. Incarceration's start is three-leveled -- spiritual, mental and physical. It virtually ensures that children with 'imprisoned' minds and spirits will eventually end up behind bars," he comments.

Reclaiming Our Children centers on time-tested, insightful 'prescriptions' to help parents and children avoid the traps that lead to crime. Dixon argues that not only is this behavior preventable, but through the power of God, positive images, perception and desire, even the recidivism rate can be decreased. "Study and hear, so that you are able to raise your children the right way. It exudes from God," Dixon stresses. "We often try to delete God from various aspects of our lives. Yet we always find that God, being God, is everything in one aspect and the essence of anything in the other aspect."

Dixon lectures and holds workshops at schools, churches, prisons, libraries and other organizations in Dallas and Houston, and throughout Northern California. In 2009, topics of Reclaiming Our Children will be used as the basis for curriculum for a high school age workshop at the Center for Pre-College Programs (CPCP) at Missouri University of Science & Technology. Contact: William Perkins, director of the Center for Pre-College Programs (http://precollege. mst. edu/staff. html). See attached PDF in this press release.

Robby Dixon resides in Corinth, Texas with his wife and son, and welcomes public feedback about his teachings and book. To order your copy of Reclaiming Our Children (ISBN 978-0-9651834-2-0) go to Robby Dixon's Web site (http://www. reclaimingourchildren. com). The book also is available for purchase online and at bookstores in the United States and Canada, including Amazon. com.

If you would like more information about Reclaiming Our Children book events, workshops or wish to schedule an interview with author Robby G. Dixon, please contact Katherine M. Brungs of Lacewing Communications LLC via email at kathy (at) lacewingcom (dot) com.

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TecAccess Selected as a Presenter for IDEAS Conference (The Interagency Disability Educational Awareness Showcase)

TecAccess, a world leader in Information Technology (IT) Accessibility and Section 508 Solutions, is honored to be selected as a presenter at the Interagency Disability Educational Awareness Showcase (IDEAS), which will be held November 5th and 6th, 2003, at the New Washington Convention Center. Debra Ruh, President and Founder of TecAccess, will present a workshop entitled Â“Section 508: The Marriage Between Testing and ComplianceÂ” on November 5th.

(PRWEB) September 28, 2003

The presentation will focus on testing products and services for Accessibility and Â“TechnicalÂ” Section 508 Compliance. The comprehensive session will update attendees on IT Accessibility legislation, explain state-of-the-art diagnostic and testing validation techniques, and show how government agencies and organizations have successfully implemented these techniques. IDEAS attendees will also examine case studies and best practices based on IT Accessibility and Section 508 Compliance for websites, e-learning, software, and hardware. They will further witness a demonstration of how assistive technology (AT) should be utilized for Section 508 Compliance testing and learn all the components of the accessibility testing process. In addition, Ms. Ruh will offer examples of the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT).

Section 508 is the amendment to the Workforce Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which was signed into law by President Clinton in 1998. It requires all federal departments, agencies, contractors, and federally funded companies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. The law covers their development, maintenance, procurement, and use of these technologies.

Beginning in 1987, The Interagency Disability Educational Showcase (IDEAS) has been a cornerstone event with the Federal government regarding free IT, accessibility laws and regulations, and current accessibility issues. IDEAS will showcase innovative technology and government best practices. Best practices labs will be hosted by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, the U. S. Department of Defense, the U. S. Department of Education, and the Internal Revenue Service, just to name a few. IDEAS will also hold conferences on Â“Building an EA Which Includes Assistive Technologies,Â” Â“Educating the Workforce,Â” and Â“Determining Standards.Â” An additional conference theater will feature New Access Technologies by Government Computer News. To learn more about the IDEAS exhibition and conferences, visit http://www. ideas508.com/ (http://www. ideas508.com/).

TecAccess is a SBA 8(a) (woman-owned) company that is one of the leading providers of Accessibility and Section 508 solutions. It provides comprehensive services that enable its clients to understand, acquire, and deliver accessible solutions. Specifically, it offers Independent Accessibility Testing for Section 508, Section 255, and other Accessibility Acts and Legislation. It also offers consulting and training services. TecAccess has worked with prominent companies such as Canon, Circuit City, Thomson NETg, CheckFree, and Camber Corporation. In addition, it has conducted training sessions and provided accessibility testing and consulting solutions for the United States Patent and Trade Office (USPTO), Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, General Services Administration (GSA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Social Security (SSA), just to name a few. The majority of TecAccess associates are persons with disabilities. For further information about TecAccess, please call (804)749-8646 or e-mail druh@tecaccess. net or visit www. TecAccess. net.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Teens Launch Web Site to Aid in Emergency Response

A group of teenagers starts a project that will sharpen emergency response by making homes easier to locate.

Statesville, NC (PRWEB) September 10, 2007

The city of Statesville is under the lens this week with the start of a new project by a local teen. Andy Laws, age 16, has a plan that would put Statesville on the technological map -- literally. His idea entails gathering photos of houses in the city and creating an online database.

Housephotos. org is a free application that provides photographs of homes by street address. Laws was inspired to begin the project in hopes that emergency services, such as first responders, would utilize the database for more effective responses. The site is dynamic in the fact that it has many different uses. Domino's Pizza was contacted by e-mail and showed genuine interest in the project for delivery purposes.

Knowing the physical appearance of a home will also make it easier to locate, which has raised a few questions from the community. Various security measures are in place to insure the integrity of the database, and to keep the public as safe as possible. Homeowners can choose to contact the site by e-mail if they want their listing removed, though Laws discourages it and with good reason.

The teenage volunteers of the site are referred to as the Street Team. The group is composed of various teenagers from around Iredell County, who see the site as a way to positively affect the community. The crew hopes to finish the project by 2009, a time when they will have to disband to further their education after high school. For more information, visit http://www. housephotos. org (http://www. housephotos. org).

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Body1 Launches Cutting-Edge Web Site for Accellent

Web Site Creates New Identity And Increases Value for Accellent Customers

CAMBRIDGE, MA (PRWEB) February 17, 2005

Body1, Inc. http://www. Body1.net (http://www. Body1.net) today announced the launch of one of its customerÂ’s Web sites, www. accellent. com. The new corporate Web site was developed and is managed by Body1 to create a powerful online presence for Accellent Inc., a world leader in integrated outsourced manufacturing and design services to medical device companies.

Accellent, formerly UTI Corporation, announced its new name last month, following its June 2004 acquisition of Minneapolis-based MedSource Technologies, Inc. The design and development of www. accellent. com exemplifies AccellentÂ’s fast and innovative services, which bring the highest quality and efficiency to AccellentÂ’s customers. Specifically, the new Web site is database driven, allowing for customers to manage content.

Â“AccellentÂ’s new Web site demonstrates the companyÂ’s innovative vision and leading position within their industry,Â” said Chris Messina, President of Body1. Â“Its Web site is now the most innovative and customer-centric in the medical outsourcing industry.Â”

Â“This Web site is key in creating a new identity to encompass the significant value we offer our customers and the leadership we bring to medical device outsourcing,Â” said Ron Sparks, Accellent President and CEO.

About Body1

Body1, Inc., http://www. body1.net (http://www. body1.net), educates targeted populations on behalf of life science manufacturers through The Body1 Network of knowledge communities ("KnowCos"), third party sites such as http://www. Heart1.com (http://www. Heart1.com), http://www. Reflux1.com (http://www. Reflux1.com), and http://www. Knee1.com (http://www. Knee1.com).

In addition to accredited, independent online patient and physician education, Body1 provides interactive medical sales training systems and designs, builds, and manages high performance medical Web sites. Body1's programs all accelerate the adoption of innovations that enhance human health.

About Accellent

Accellent provides fully integrated contract manufacturing and design services to medical device manufacturers in the cardiology, endoscopy and orthopaedic markets. The company has broad capabilities in design and engineering services, precision component fabrication, finished device assembly and complete supply chain management. This enhances customersÂ’ speed to market and return on investment, by allowing companies to refocus internal resources more efficiently. For more information, please visit http://www. accellent. com (http://www. accellent. com).

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Saturday, May 15, 2010

NFusion Wins Trio of W3 Awards

Silver award winners show off breadth of nFusion's online creative capabilities

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) January 26, 2009

nFusion (http://www. nfusion. com/?utm_source=prweb&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=w3awards), one of the country's leading integrated marketing agencies (http://www. nfusion. com/who-we-are? utm_source=prweb&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=w3awards), won three silver awards in the 2008 W3 Awards competition for creative work done for clients Anheuser-Busch/BORBA, Wilshire Homes and NEC Display Solutions. The W3 Awards competition is sponsored by the International Academy of Visual Arts (IAVA) and invites entries from agencies from around the world.

"The 2008 W3 Awards received over 3,000 entries from top companies and agencies worldwide and the quality of the work was outstanding," says Linda Day, executive director of the IAVA. "Being selected a W3 winner is a tremendous achievement and proves the work you do represents our high standard of excellence."

The winning entries show the breadth of the agency's client capabilities, highlighting online creative work (http://www. nfusion. com/our-work? utm_source=prweb&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=w3awards) in three different categories: two consumer-focused campaigns and one campaign targeted at a B-to-B audience. This year's success follows nFusion's 2007 W3 "Best in Show" award for the online advergame "Adopt-A-Sloth," created for 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment's animated DVD release of Ice Age 2: The Meltdown.

This Year's Winners
NFusion's website for Anheuser-Busch's [BORBA Skin Balance Water] won a silver award in the Food And Beverage category. BORBA Skin Balance Water is a health beverage infused with vitamins, minerals and botanicals to help protect and preserve the skin, leading to a more youthful, luminous appearance. The BORBA website can be found at www. drinkborba. com. The website for Wilshire Homes' "Sheila, Your Wilshire New Homes Consultant" won silver in the Real Estate category. The website features a virtual new home consultant who asks questions of potential home buyers to come up with the perfect home design for each user. The website can be found at www. builtaroundyou. com. The third silver award winner was a rich media banner supporting NEC's $25,000 giveaway promotion, which was aimed at businesses and educational IT purchasers looking to invest in a new projector, LCD or plasma display; the winner of the promo received $25,000 worth of NEC products. The NEC banner won in the Computer Hardware category.

"We're thrilled and honored to be recognized by the IAVA for the great work we've done for all three of these clients," said John Ellett, CEO of nFusion. "The W3 Awards show nFusion at our best: creating exceptional work for exceptional clients."

About The W3 Awards
The W3 Awards honor creative excellence on the Web and recognize the creative and marketing professionals behind award-winning sites, videos and marketing programs. The W3 Awards are the first major Web competition to be accessible to agencies of all sizes and is sanctioned and judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, an invitation-only body consisting of top-tier professionals from a "Who's Who" of acclaimed media, interactive, advertising and marketing firms. For more on the W3 Awards, please visit www. w3award. com.

About nFusion
NFusion is an integrated marketing agency (http://www. nfusion. com/who-we-are? utm_source=prweb&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=w3awards) that combines the insight of a marketing consultancy, the creativity of an advertising agency and the expertise of an interactive shop to deliver distinctive, holistic marketing campaigns that produce real, measurable results. This award-winning agency acts as a trusted advisor to respected organizations such as Abbott, Administaff, Anheuser-Busch, Dresser Wayne, Heelys, and Nortel. As one of the country's leading integrated marketing agencies, nFusion helps clients successfully navigate the complexities of today's dynamic marketing environment by balancing traditional advertising with a targeted arsenal of digital capabilities that includes display advertising, website design and development, search and e-mail marketing and social media marketing. nFusion is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and can be found online at www. nfusion. com.

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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Common Mistakes Gynecologists and General Doctors Make When Treating Infertile Couples

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) August 30, 2007

Finding the right doctor can make a world of a difference to your fertility treatment, which is why spending time researching the best fertility doctor in the best clinic is vitally important. Unfortunately, many patients settle on using doctors who lack any special expertise to treat their fertility issues. Most gynecologists can provide the basic infertility (http://www. ivf1.com) workup and testing, but most do not have the proper credentials to provide more advanced care that an infertile couple needs.. Infertility can be a complex problem and to get the proper care without wasting precious time and valuable money it is encouraged to seek the help of advanced trained specialists.

According to Dr. Randy Morris, board certified reproductive endocrinologist and Medical Director of IVF1 (http://www. ivf1.com) in Chicago, "Make sure that the fertility doctor that you are seeing is a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist. Anyone can put a shingle on their office which says "fertility specialist", yet they may not have had any special training. A physician that is board certified in reproductive endocrinology has had 3 years of specific training and must demonstrate proficiency by passing examinations and meeting strict requirements for ongoing medical education and testing.

Dr. Morris has listed below some common mistakes that he has seen throughout the years made by doctors when they have tried to treat infertile couples. This information should be used to insure time and money does not go to waste when treating infertility.
Not getting a semen analysis right away. It is estimated that 20-30 percent of infertility (http://www. ivf1.com) cases are due to the male factor. Over-diagnosing an ovulation, a condition in which the ovary does not release a ripened egg each month as part of a woman's normal cycle. Many doctors will diagnose an ovulation by using a blood test for a hormone called progesterone. Progesterone is only elevated in women after they have ovulated. An elevated level of progesterone that is consistent with ovulation is anything over 2.5 or 3.0. However, many doctors will mistakenly tell a woman she has not ovulated if her progesterone level is less than 10. "This is a very common mistake that results in women being misdiagnosed, having unnecessary tests performed, and being treated incorrectly," says Morris. Many doctors order blood work at the wrong time of a woman's cycle. Hormone levels in women change according to the time of the menstrual cycle. Every test needs to be timed precisely. Failure to recognize this fact results in hormone testing being performed with un-interpretable results. This causes delays and incorrect treatment to be given. Some doctors may not be up to date with the latest in vitro fertilization (http://www. ivf1.com) tests, procedures, technologies and medications. For example, the post coital test looks for sperm in a woman's cervix after a couple has had intercourse. In the past, it was believed that failure to find moving sperm could be a sign of a woman "killing off" her partners' sperm. However, several rigorously performed studies have shown that the test is worthless. Despite the fact that this has been well known for decades, some doctors still use the test today. Spending too much time on one ivf procedure (http://www. ivf1.com). For example, a commonly used fertility medication is Clomid. The vast majority of women who will conceive taking clomid will do so within the first four to five months of use. However, some doctors will keep patients on Clomid for many months and even years. Besides being a poor treatment after the first few months, long-term treatment with this medication is potentially harmful and the manufacturer says that it should not be used for more than 6 cycles. Failure to be more aggressive with older patients (age 37 and above). As women age, their fertility decreases. It is important to be more aggressive in the treatment of these women. Treatments should be considered sooner and the type of treatments should be more aggressive than for younger women.

Dr. Randy Morris is a board certified reproductive endocrinologist and Medical Director of IVF1 (http://www. ivf1.com) in Chicago.

For more information or to set-up an interview with Dr. Randy Morris, contact Jaime Alyn PR at 212-213-2003 or jaime(at)jaimealynpr. com.

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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Private Grants and Scholarships Dull the Sting of Ohio's Higher Tuition Costs

At a time when unemployment is high, personal income is flat, and college-level education is a requirement for most well-paying jobs, public colleges continue to become less affordable for Ohio residents. However, state grants and scholarships offered through the private sector are available to help pay increasing tuition cost. Monica Wheeler, author of "35 Practical Ways to Get Money for College" offers tips for a productive grant and scholarship search.

(PRWEB) March 8, 2003

A slow economy has caused a sharp drop in college and university state spending. According to The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, public four-year college tuition in Ohio has increased 17%. The result - a higher cost for higher education

"However, there is money available for the diligent,?" assures Monica Wheeler author of the new e-resource guide 35 Practical Ways to Get Money for College, "Total state financial aid has been raised from $192 million to $207 million to compensate for the higher cost. State grants and scholarships offered through the private sector are available to help pay increasing tuition cost."

Awards, need and merit based, are usually categorized by geographic location, special interest, or major career fields. "Since criteria are specific, finding the right award can be tedious - but considering the current economic recession, well worth the effort," explains Wheeler. She advises exploring the following options for a productive grant and scholarship search:

1. Guidance Counselor - High School Guidance Counselors are on the front lines with access to information on numerous awards. Start, but don? t end your search at their office door.

2. Online Search-The Internet has emerged as a key source of scholarship information. The following are a handful of helpful sites.

Http://www. wiredscholar. com (http://www. wiredscholar. com) Wired Scholar has one of the internet? s largest databases of financial aid.

Http://www. fastweb. com (http://www. fastweb. com) FastWeb allows you to search 600,000 scholarships worth over $1 billion dollars.

Http://www. brokescholar. com (http://www. brokescholar. com) The BrokeScholar database matches student profiles with more than 900,000 scholarships worth over $3 billion to find the most relevant and obtainable opportunities. They also feature a personalized deadline calendar.

Http://www. collegeboard. com (http://www. collegeboard. com) The College Board is a trusted source that offers a search with 2,000 scholarships, internships, and loan programs

3. Public and School Libraries-While you want to use the Internet for searches; there is a lot of competition. Got to local libraries and check with the reference desk for institutional, and private student aid scholarship directories. Most of the awards listed are duplicated online, but not all. By investing time to thumb through the telephone-directory-sized books you may find one or two the competition will miss.

4. Local Organizations - There is a better chance of winning money from local organizations such as churches, clubs, community groups, and unions since fewer students are likely to apply. Look specifically for local chapters of larger, national organizations that often give money to students living in certain areas.

5. Place of Employment-Employers may also offer grants and scholarships. Inquire at your personnel office. Dependent students should ask their parent or legal guardian to check the availability of awards.

6. Announcements - Keep your eyes open. Take time to read bulletin boards, posters, and articles in newspapers for competition announcements. Some scholarships are episodic and may occur only once.

About Monica Wheeler:

Monica Wheeler is a national - award - winning freelance journalist, who has helped thousands of parents and students prepare for university admissions with articles for College Bound Magazine, Private Colleges & Universities Publications, and the special College Edition of the New York Daily News. Her new e-book "35 Practical Ways to Get Money for College" can be found at http://www. cashforcollege. bizhosting. com (http://www. cashforcollege. bizhosting. com)

The report this article is based on can be found at http://www. highereducation. org/reports/affordability_supplement/index. shtml (http://www. highereducation. org/reports/affordability_supplement/index. shtml)

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