Entertainment & Media News: 2011

Friday, September 9, 2011

My Family Fortune Seminars

Education Leads To Financial Prosperity

Omaha NE (PRWEB) June 16, 2006

Millions of Americans have dreamed about financial prosperity, but few achieve the goal. This has been a burning issue for many families that will be addressed in upcoming seminars at the Nebraska Educational Institute.

“We based these seminars on the popular book, ‘Missed Fortune,’ written by Doug Andrew,” states HomeSmartz spokesperson Terry Williams. “These seminars bring to light ways for individuals to educate and empower themselves so they have the information needed to attain financial independence.”

All educational seminar are free of charge but reservations must be made prior to attending. Participants can do so at www. myfamilyfortune. com or by phone at 504-9360. Seminars are held at the Nebraska Educational Institute which is located in the HomeSmartz building at 12925 West Dodge Road in Omaha Nebraska.

For additional information about this or any other service provided by HomeSmartz, contact Marti Williams at 402-504-9360 or via email or visit our Web site at www. myfamilyfortune. com.

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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Pet Care and Pet Sitting Industry Stable Despite Economic Slow Down But Some Corporate Jobs Going to the Dogs

While few industries are completely recession proof, independent businesses in the pet care and pet-sitting industries have yet to experience a decline. In fact, some workers are opting out of the longer corporate hours look to pet care as the next step in their career paths.

King, NC (PRWEB) October 30, 2008

While few industries are completely recession proof; independent businesses in the pet care and pet-sitting industries have yet to experience a decline. According to the American Pet Products Association 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey, 63 percent of U. S. households own a pet, which equates to 71.1 million homes. Last year, $41.2 billion was spent on pets. It is estimated that even more is being spent this year, despite a slowing economy.

Chris Sutphin, member services supervisor for Pet Sitters International (PSI), the largest educational association for pet sitters, says all signs continue to point to a stable and growing membership. As a requirement of PSI membership, business owners must have 51 percent of their businesses dedicated to pet sitting and pet care. Independent pet-sitting businesses comprise the association's 8,000 members that are located predominantly in the United States and Canada.

"Geographically we've seen some businesses struggle more than others due to competition and other local economic factors," Sutphin said. "But overall, the independent pet sitter is maintaining quite well."

Ken Prouty, PSI member and owner of Next Best Friend Pet Sitting and More in St. Louis, MO, has seen a 74 percent increase in revenue this year compared to last year.

Robyn Simnioniw, owner of Priority Pets in Colorado Springs, CO, attributes the steady demand in her business to two main factors. She's noticed that many of her clients are not eliminating vacations, but choosing to drive instead of fly. This typically lengthens vacations and results in longer pet-sitting assignments. In addition, more people in her community are using professional pet sitters for everyday tasks such as midday walks and trips to the veterinarian.

"Due to the tumultuous economy, I've noticed people working longer hours to ensure job security, says Simnioniw. "This results in people employing professional pet sitters to care for their pets during their long work days."

Some workers opting out of the longer corporate hours look to pet care as the next step in their career paths. The industry continues to benefit from the post-corporate choices of many professionals.

Pat Olson, owner of Angel Paws Pet Sitting in Olathe, KS, was working part time as a pet sitter while also working full time in database management at a health insurance company. When her position was eliminated due to corporate downsizing, she decided to go into pet sitting full time.

Olson says "After I was downsized, I decided I couldn't go back to the corporate world. I worked for a couple of years at a pet-sitting company before starting my own. I am really surprised how busy I am. Already, I am fully booked for Thanksgiving and I have a handful of bookings for Christmas."

Robert Nager, owner of Decadent Dog in Boston, MA, left a profitable sales career after finding himself mentally and physically burned out.

"The benefits of leaving the corporate world behind have been truly enormous in ways I could not have imagined. My focus was always on more money and more sales. I remember the days with endless meetings and memos about parking or ID badge procedures. Now I am making a difference in the lives of so many dogs and their families. They truly appreciate my efforts," says Nager.

In addition to nurturing their passion for pets, some post-corporate professionals are attracted to the industry due to its relatively low start-up costs. The initial investment typically includes advertising materials, insurance and membership to an educational association. For more information about pet sitting as a profession, visit PSI's Web site at www. petsit. com] or call PSI headquarters at (336) 983-9222, ext. 1.

About Pet Sitters International
Established in 1994, Pet Sitters International (PSI) is the world's largest educational association for professional pet sitters, representing more than 8,000 independent professional pet-sitting businesses in the United States, Canada and abroad. PSI provides members with access to affordable bonding and liability insurance and educational resources such as PSI's Accreditation Program, The Pet Sitter's WORLD magazine, The Pet Owner's WORLD magazine and PSI's annual Quest convention. For more information, visit petsit. com, home of the Official Pet Sitter Locator™ or visit the PSIStoreOnline to select from more than 2,000 pet sitter and pet owner products.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Lovelife in Crisis? CrisisLink Can Help

Charity date auction to be hosted by Mark Kaye from HOT 99.5 and featuring Jessica McCann from "The Rebel Billionaire."

(PRWEB) February 4, 2005

CrisisLink will host itÂ’s first-ever Date Auction just in time for ValentineÂ’s Day. The Auction will be hosted by Mark Kaye from HOT 99.5 FMÂ’s, The Hot Morning Mess (www. hot995.com) and will feature a handful of local celebrities including HOT 99.5 FM staff, Jessica McCann from reality television show Â“The Rebel BillionaireÂ” and local business owners.

The event is sponsored by Dog Fish Head Brewery. All matched couples will receive a gift certificate from an area restaurant or establishment to be used on their date. Couples will also receive a complimentary pass for two to an advance screening of Columbia PicturesÂ’ romantic comedy Hitch starring Will Smith.

When: Saturday, February 5th from 6:30 p. m. to 9:00 p. m. The auction starts promptly at 7:00 pm.

Where: Modern, 3287 M Street, NW, Washington, DC

Tickets are $20 in advance, available by calling (703) 516-6764, or $25 at the door. All proceeds from ticket sales and the auction will benefit CrisisLink!

Since 1969, CrisisLinkÂ’s 24/7 crisis, suicide and trauma hotline has served the greater Washington region, answering more than a half a million crisis calls, and nearly 16,000 suicide-related calls. We provide community education and training, have a certified volunteer Crisis Response Team and offer CareRing, a free, daily telephone outreach program for elderly and disabled people. To learn more about how to volunteer, how to enroll in CareRing or upcoming events, please visit www. crisislink. org

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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Free Teacher Guides From Education. com

Free learning resources offered from eduction portal

(PRWEB) May 1, 2002

FREE TEACHER GUIDES FROM EDUCATION. COM

Education. com, the first online destination for parents, children and teachers, now offers free guides to help teachers focus on everyday education problems.

Â‘Developing Your Teaching StyleÂ’ is just one of the excellent teacher guides available; example excerpt follows:

Cast your mind back to when you were at school and you will probably remember your teachers having their own individual teaching styles. Some, you might have described as being boring, strict, grumpy or even useless, while others you may have felt were influential or inspiring. However you might have described them, their teaching style was probably not something that came about through conscious thought.

What do your pupils really think of you? In order to maximise a childÂ’s learning potential, a positive and effective teaching style is needed. Plenty of thought should be given to what works well for you and what works best for your pupils. Consider the following questions:

Are you comfortable with the words your pupils would use to describe you?

Are any barriers created by your mannerisms and approach to teaching?

Could any changes in your teaching style allow you to enjoy your job more?

Are you a confident teacher?

Do you allow your pupils to see you have a sense of humour and enjoy theirs?

Education. com also offers teachers daily news, weekly reports on key educational issues, free email, a resource centre, a Â‘Virtual StaffroomÂ’ with diary, discussion forum and even games! Find the site at: http://uk. education. com (http://uk. education. com).

With 2001 revenue estimated at 3.4 billion euros, Vivendi Universal Publishing is the third-largest publishing house, worldwide. Divided into seven business sectors (Literature Â– Reference Â– School Â– College Â– Kids Â– Games Â– Press), present in four geographical locations (USA Â– Europe Â– Latin America Â– ROW), the company is pursuing a global player strategy by maximizing its well-known local brands.

VUP's Â“digitization policyÂ” acts as an entrance to multi-platform international distribution providing the Group with a competitive edge in an evolving market.

For further information please contact Zoe McCrudden at

New Media Maze. Tel: 0207 637 9444 email: zoe@newmediamaze. com

Monday, September 5, 2011

Ploom Designs Sweet and Savory Identity for Personal Chef Service

Branding & Design Firm Helps to Brand Personal Chef Service

Providence, RI. (PRWEB) April 17, 2006

Ploom (www. ploom. com) recently combined creativity and science to design an unmistakable logo and identity for Boston's Sweet & Savory Personal Chef Services (www. sweetandsavorychef. com). Services provided by Ploom in its unique research-led design approach included Brand Positioning and Development, Identity Design, Design Research, Design Guidelines, and Stationery. Utilizing a thorough and distinctive research, testing and creative process founder and chief strategist Haig Bedrossian calls "plooming," the resulting identity includes a truly delectable logo, and colorful materials that are elegant yet instantly recognizable, incorporating a sense of sophistication as well as the taste, warmth and approachability so distinctive to Sweet & Savory.

Ploom's branding specialists began work by first determining how to best differentiate the service in what can be a crowded and competitive market. They first conducted a survey of 30 participants to assess how people typically view personal chef services, finding that most viewed them as a luxury service for special occasions, however that most respondents would also love to have the support in preparing dinners as their lives get more busy day by day. At the same time, they also undertook a detailed competitive audit of personal chef services in the Boston area, and determined that most such services either presented themselves as being very high-end (i. e. expensive) or conversely (especially among the startups) often came off as slightly amateurish.

Ploom's own conclusion after its analysis for Sweet & Savory was that, as founded by talented local chef Andrea Silver, it was a personal chef service with potential for greater accessibility than either of these, with a warm and personable style that was both sophisticated and approachable. "Our goal was to create a brand that was both sophisticated and playful, making it easy for people to approach this type of service as a viable and affordable new part of their lives," comments Ploom founder Haig Bedrossian. "However, we also didn't want to lose or underplay the importance of the superb quality of Sweet & Savory's services, so we maintained that as part of the positioning, as well. We achieved a balance by using the appropriate visual cues in the design. Certain visual elements trigger or cue a particular perception and meaning for people, so in some ways, we were more concerned with the response than the design itself."

Ploom's research-led approach to branding and identity was especially valuable on this project. Testing at various stages throughout the design process allowed the Ploom team to ensure that it was generating designs that resonated with audiences and clearly communicated what Sweet & Savory was all about. Because of this more analytical approach, the team was able to make subtle changes or revisions based upon survey feedback, ultimately refining and creating an identity that scored high with audience demographics of all types.

The resulting identity and associated logos and materials are as delectable as the food at Sweet & Savory -- fun, sophisticated, and instantly recognizable. With its stylized little figure of a "chef on the go," Sweet & Savory's look and feel incorporates both whimsy and elegance, with a striking logo, cool colors, and an uncluttered, spacious visual sophistication.

"In developing a logo and identity for my company, Haig first conducted a thorough research process, asking me a series of detailed questions about my services and the market I was trying to reach," comments Andrea Silver, founder of Savory & Sweet Personal Chef Services. "Using this questionnaire helped me to flesh out ideas for my company, and to think about how I wanted to be perceived by my clientele. Haig was able to then take my input and develop a logo that represented both sophistication and whimsy -- a sophisticated edge, without being too stuffy. The resulting logo is both memorable and fun."

About Sweet & Savory Personal Chef Services

After leaving the education field, Andrea Silver decided to fulfill her passion and entered the Boston University Culinary Arts Program, honing her skills and training in the intricate cooking techniques and methods used for a variety of cuisines. Andrea has since studied with some of the top professionals in the business, such as Jacques Pepin, Michael Schlow and Mary Ann Esposito. In founding Sweet & Savory Personal Chef Services, Andrea brings a special and affordable experience to her customers' tables, choosing the finest ingredients and preparing delicious meals for them to enjoy in their own homes. Whether to assist busy single professionals on the go, families or expectant mothers too busy to cook, or simply those desiring a delectable meal prepared for a special dinner event in-house, Sweet & Savory services can take place on a weekly, bi-monthly, monthly or on an as-needed basis. Sweet & Savory Personal Chef Services offer something for everyone, and will work with customers to create a service plan that fits their individual needs.

For more information on Sweet & Savory Personal Chef Services, and for a free initial consultation, please contact Andrea Silver.

About Ploom

Through his acclaimed visual communications and design office Ploom (www. ploom. com), designer Haig Bedrossian is known for providing creative design, branding and identity solutions and integrated marketing for a rich variety of media. The studio (whose unique approach is referred to as "plooming") works seamlessly across different media to create a complete visual communications strategy, designs differentiated brand communications, and creates the brand proof and visual triggers that connect to an audience and create a meaningful experience. In accomplishing its magic, Ploom's creative tools include such equipment as a Macintosh G5, as well as such programs as AfterEffects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Macromedia Flash.

Ploom offers design services for companies of all kinds, including Identity (Brand Strategy, Visual Identity, Graphic Standards, Launch Communications), Print (Stationery, Marketing Collateral, Advertising Design), Motion (Channel Identity, Show Opens, Motion Graphics) -- and more. The company has created visual strategies for small brands and large, including such names as Truth, Powderhouse, Oxygen, 13th Street, and more. Ploom continues to break new ground in the field of design, and the company’s ongoing investigation into new forms of visual communication and creative expression promises results that are provocative and compelling.

About Haig Bedrossian

The founder and creative spark behind Ploom, Haig Bedrossian is an acclaimed brand strategist and creative with over 10 years of professional design experience in Canada and the U. S., and who has used his work to create the faces of a rich variety of entertainment, consumer product, and institutional clients. Before founding Ploom, he worked as a Design Director for such companies as Hatmaker and Razorfish, as Art Director for Bravo Canada, and as lead designer with Interbrand. Over the years, he has worked seamlessly within branding and identity design, broadcast design, print design and interactive media, designing everything from broadcast identities to logos to websites. He has designed the visual identities for such immediately recognizable brands as Oxygen, Truth Consulting, Upromise, Powderhouse and the popular European television channel 13th Street for Universal Television, among many others.

A gifted artist and creative on a variety of media fronts, Bedrossian has won a variety of awards for print design and screen design from The American Institute of Graphic Artists, Graphis and the Graphic Designers Association of Canada. His short film Organized Chance was screened at The Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Harvard University, and at Underground Film Revolution (Boston). He holds a B. A. in Visual Communication Design and Animation from Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD), Toronto, and is also currently pursuing a part-time MBA in Design Management from the University of Westminster, in London, U. K.

To speak with Haig Bedrossian directly about Ploom or his recent project for Sweet & Savory, please call (401) 273-7070.

Meanwhile, for further press releases, pictures, design samples, or PR materials on Ploom or Haig Bedrossian, please call publicist Angela Mitchell at (904) 982-8043.

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New Online Degree Completion Program Opens Doors for IS Professionals

Drexel University Online launches new BS to MS in Information Systems Degree Completion Program

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) June 18, 2010

Drexel University Online (http://drexelpr. com) has introduced a new Bachelor’s to Master’s in Information Systems degree completion program (http://www. drexel. com/online-degrees/information-sciences-degrees/bs-msis-completion/index. aspx). According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics survey for March 2010, for those 25 years and over, the number of people employed with a bachelor’s degree exceeded those with an associate’s degree. Drexel’s new degree program seeks to provide students who have an associate’s degree the credentials needed to qualify for those information systems positions requiring a bachelor’s degree.

Drexel’s program differs from traditional degree completion programs in that it allows students to work towards a master’s degree while completing a bachelor’s degree. Students earn a Bachelor’s in Information Systems and can then choose from a Master’s degree in Information Systems, Library and Information Science or Software Engineering. The program’s goal is to help professionals qualify for additional jobs, while preparing them for management positions.

Similar to Drexel’s other online degree offerings, the fully-accredited Bachelor’s to Master’s in Information Systems degree completion program is offered entirely online. The program was designed for professionals unable to commute to campus because of work, family or geographical constraints. Drexel Online students earn the same prestigious degree as on campus. Students can learn anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online access to class materials, group discussion, instructor feedback, and exams.

“We’re very proud to offer our students the outstanding Drexel curriculum within this convenient online format,” said Dr. Kenneth Hartman, academic director at Drexel University Online (http://www. drexelpr. com). “All of our online programs (http://www. drexelpr. com) – including the BS to MS in Information Systems degree completion program – are taught by the same renowned faculty as our campus courses.”

Applications for Drexel’s online Bachelor’s to Master’s in Information Systems degree completion program (http://www. drexel. com/online-degrees/information-sciences-degrees/bs-msis-completion/index. aspx) are now being accepted for the fall term. For more information about this online program, visit Drexel. com

About Drexel University Online:
Drexel University Online, winner of the 21st Century Best Practice Award for Distance Learning from the United States Distance Learning Association, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Drexel University, specializing in innovative, Internet-based distance education programs for working professionals and corporations in the United States and abroad. Drexel University is continually ranked one of the best national doctoral universities by U. S. News & World Report and enjoys regional accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges & Secondary Schools. A pioneer in online education, Drexel has offered programs online since 1996. Visit our website or blog to learn more about our programs and online learning.

Media Contact:
Christine Fagan
215-895-6121

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Sunday, September 4, 2011

Aromatherapy Scent of the Month Club

The newest gift of the month club hitting the nation is the Scent of the Month Club.

(PRWEB) July 30, 2001

Aromatherapy

Scent of the Month Club

The newest gift of the month club hitting the nation is the Scent of the Month Club.

In response to the surge of interest in Aromatherapy, AromaThyme. com has created the perfect way to introduce essential oils of the highest quality along with True Aromatherapy bath and body treatments, candles, soaps and more.

What sets this club apart from others is education.

Owner Deborah Harlan, a holistic bodyworker

Trained in aromatherapy, believes in educating the consumer. Â“I wanted to offer unique, high quality, natural products to allow

Our members to experience true aromatherapy.Â”

Each months shipment comes complete with instructions, suggested uses, and recipes.

We are always available to answer questions about our products

ScentoftheMonthClub. com

AromaThyme. com

3553 St. Albans Rd.

Cleveland Hts. Ohio 44121

1-888-AROMA-99

Email: debbie@aromathyme. com

For Immediate Release:

July 1, 2001

Contact: Deborah Harlan

Aroma Thyme

Scent of the Month Club

AIU Enters $8 Million Agreement for RWAN

As part of its development of an ultra high-speed Regional Wide Area Network (RWAN) for school districts, the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) has signed an $8 million master service agreement with two telecommunications companies for construction and Internet services. As part of the agreement, Expedient Communciations to provide Internet and hosting services.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) February 29, 2008

Expedient Communications, a leading provider of data center and managed data network services for local business customers in Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Boston, will provide Internet and hosting services from its Green Tree facility while Sunesys, a Warrington, Pa.-based telecommunications company, will build approximately 130 miles of the network's physical structure.

School district technology directors are scheduled to tour the facilities at Expedient Communications' Green Tree facility, Parish St. on Monday, March 3, at 1:00 p. m.

The RWAN, which will connect 41 school districts, four vo-tech schools and the AIU, will provide about 100 times more broadband capacity while reducing Internet service fees. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring, and 18 districts will be connected to the network by September 2008. Since January, school boards across Allegheny County have passed resolutions authorizing the AIU to enter the master service agreement on their behalf.

The new RWAN will increase school network communication speeds from 10 to 1,000 megabits per second, and will enable districts to connect to each other, to schools across the state and to Internet2. This new network is essentially a paradigm shift, and will expand educational possibilities for teachers, administrators and students.

In December the AIU was awarded a three-year, $2.35 million state E-Fund grant for RWAN development. Federal E-Rate funding is pending.

About the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU):
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) is a branch of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The agency, which employs 2,200 educators at 721 sites throughout Allegheny County, operates 11 family centers, three schools for exceptional children, and provides specialized education services to 42 suburban school districts. Funded by federal, state, county, and private grants, the AIU coordinates 130 programs for infants, students, and adults. For more information go to www. aiu3.net.

About Expedient:
Expedient manages one of America's largest all-Ethernet networks, delivering advanced internet, voice and managed services to commercial and government entities throughout the United States. Through the power of its carrier-class Ethernet IP network and class one data centers, Expedient provides innovative and cost-effective networking solutions engineered to meet even the most demanding business needs. Expedient is a proud member of the Continental Broadband family of commercial internet data providers wholly owned by Landmark Communications. Privately owned Landmark Communications' companies are a diverse group of award-winning publications and media outlets, including newspapers, television broadcasting, cable TV programming (The Weather Channel), and electronic publishing. To learn more about Expedient please log on to www. expedient. com, or call 866-276-2973, toll-free.

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Saturday, September 3, 2011

Bestselling Authors Stephen R. Covey and Ram Charan to Speak at FranklinCovey Executive Leadership Summit December 8 to 12, 2008 : Leadership Program Features Authors of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done

Bestselling Authors Stephen R. Covey and Ram Charan to Speak at FranklinCovey Executive Leadership Summit December 8 to 12, 2008 : Leadership Program Features Authors of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done

FranklinCovey today announced that bestselling authors Stephen R. Covey and Ram Charan will be the featured keynote speakers at the FranklinCovey Executive Leadership Summit. The weeklong leadership program, “Principle-Centered Leaders Creating Lasting Change,” will be held December 8 through the 12th at The Lodges in Deer Valley, Utah. For more information call 1-888-705-1776 or www. franklincovey. com/leadershipsummit.

SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) November 19, 2008

Covey, bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and Ram Charan, bestselling author of Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done will not only give keynote addresses at the leadership program, but they will interact directly with attendees in work sessions. Other speakers will include Robert Whitman, CEO of FranklinCovey, Bill Bennett, senior vice president, leadership practice, FranklinCovey, Mette Norgaard, senior leadership consultant, FranklinCovey, and author of The Ugly Duckling Goes to Work, and Michael Simpson, senior strategy execution consultant, FranklinCovey. The leadership program's curriculum also includes content from other global leadership experts, including Jack Welch, Fred Reichheld, Clayton Christensen and others.

View a complimentary video webinar that features Bennett talking about the important role that leadership plays in the current volatile economic climate by visiting www. franklincovey. com/turbulenttimes (http://www. franklincovey. com/turbulenttimes). Bennett also discusses the upcoming leadership program and the benefits of attending.

"Motivating people to achieve greatness in today's 'Knowledge Worker Age' requires a leader to understand the "whole person" – tapping into body, heart, mind and spirit. Only then, can leaders connect employees' motivations and knowledge to unleash potential," said Covey. "Then, the ability for leaders and their teams to execute on their organizations' highest priorities comes naturally."

FranklinCovey's research shows that leadership greatness in organizations is based on four primary outcomes they must achieve:

Sustained superior performance – The ability to generate breakthrough results, time and time again. Intensely loyal customers – Clients, vendors and partners who aren't just satisfied, but are devoted to the organization's continued success. Winning culture – A workplace in which employees can contribute their highest and best talents. Distinctive contribution – The legacy for which the organization is known will continue for years to come. The leadership program will focus on helping executives learn to achieve: Proven leadership behaviors that create immediate and lasting change, how to harness passionate leadership in employees to help them to achieve specific business objectives. They will implement this practical learning on the Monday they return to work. They will begin doing things differently to achieve immediate results.

The leadership program will also focus on four leadership imperatives that leaders must implement for employees to make their highest and best contributions:

Inspire Trust. Great leaders create personal credibility and earn the legitimate trust of others. Clarify Purpose. Great leaders work effectively with others to create a clear and compelling purpose that is focused on customer needs – strategically aligned and financially viable. Align Systems. Great leaders build the organization's capability to consistently achieve its goals, attract and retain talent, improve work processes, and develop intense customer loyalty. Unleash Talent. Great leaders tap the full potential and contribution of each individual, respecting all the dimensions of the "whole person." Additionally, attendees at the leadership program will:

Gain insights on current, relevant leadership challenges through open discussion with peer participants. Gain the "time and space" to focus on the most pressing leadership challenges or opportunities facing their organization. Increase their capacity to execute and achieve their most critical organizational results. Achieve the highest loyalty and contribution of their team members in achieving critical goals. Learn how to create four essential systems that drive enduring, measurable results Learn how to measure and earn the intense loyalty of their customers. Learn how to help others achieve their full potential. Improve the trust others have in them as a leader. Prior to attending the leadership program, attendees will participate in pre-work, including defining a personal leadership challenge or opportunity on which they want to focus during the program. They will take a Leadership Quotient (LQ) assessment to measure their leadership capabilities, which includes feedback from their manager, direct reports, and peers. Based upon the assessment data, they will complete an action plan during the leadership program. The plan will target behaviors that will bring them the best results once they return to their organization.

Summit Registration and Pricing:

For more information or to register for the leadership program, visit www. franklincovey. com/leadershipsummit (http://www. franklincovey. com/leadershipsummit). The investment to attend is $8,500 per participant. Group rates apply at $6,500 per participant from the same organization. To speak with a FranklinCovey representative about further discounted rates call 1-888-705-1776.

About FranklinCovey

FranklinCovey (NYSE: FC) is the global consulting and training leader in the areas of strategy execution, leadership, customer loyalty, sales performance, and individual effectiveness. Clients include 90 percent of the Fortune 100, more than 75 percent of the Fortune 500, thousands of small - and mid-sized businesses, as well as numerous government entities and educational institutions. FranklinCovey has 40 direct and licensee offices providing professional services in 147 countries. For more information, please visit www. franklincovey. com.

TotalMedEd Launches Neurology Community of Practice Web Portal

Resource designed for neurology specialists provides CME information, research updates, and tools for diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders.

Cary, NC (PRWEB) January 14, 2011

A newly launched web portal for neurology specialists provides comprehensive and timely information on blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, and other neurologic disorders in a community of practice format.

The Neurology Community of Practice Web Portal, developed by TotalMedEd, provides complimentary, interactive, neurology-focused continuing medical education (CME) activities, helpful patient tools, and resources to help practitioners treat patients with neurologic disorders. Get the latest neurology news and research updates regarding advances on neurologic conditions like cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, and more.

As an expansion of the TotalMedEd online CME offerings, this dedicated neurology community of practice web portal connects specialists and related health care providers with free, high quality, neurology CME. The evidence-based activities feature the freshest data presented at conferences and in the literature. Health care professionals can learn and earn CME credits via online E-Cases or on-the-go via TME MobileSM iPhone® app activities. The web portal is located at http://www. totalmeded. com/neurologyportal/index. html. Additional resources for dinner meetings, teleconferences, and other live events are available through http://www. TotalMedEd. com that enables practitioners to learn in a way that suits their professional needs and lifestyle.

TotalMedEd is a resource of TCL Institute, LLC, an Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)-accredited medical education provider offering hundreds of free CME activities each year in more than 20 specialties and subspecialties. TME Mobile(SM), a free medical education application for Apple iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod Touch® that launched in early 2010, offers a variety of innovative, practical educational options for physicians and other health care providers seeking convenient CME credit.

About TotalMedEd and TCL Institute, LLC
TotalMedEd, TCL Institute’s free continuing education Web site seeks to provide the highest quality medical education programs to physicians and other health care providers with the goal of improving patient care and clinical outcomes for patients. Our key values include a strong commitment to innovation, education, responsiveness, relationship development, superior service, and integrity. TCL Institute, LLC is one of the first medical education companies to receive ACCME Accreditation With Commendation under the new standards. We maintain a complete understanding of the ACCME Essential Areas and policies and are committed to following them in all of our CME initiatives.

For more information, please visit http://www. TotalMedEd. com, http://www. totalmeded. com/neurologyportal/index. html, or contact us by phone at (919) 467-0006 or by e-mail at neurology(at)totalmeded(dot)com.

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Friday, September 2, 2011

SharedHR, Triad Consultants, and HR Integrations Announce Strategic Alliance

SharedHR Clients Can Now Access Background Checks by Triad Consultants via HR Integrations’ HRNX Hub and Widget Enabling Seamless and Secure Online Data Exchange

San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) July 14, 2010

SharedHR (sharedhr. com (http://www. sharedhr. com)), an HR outsourcing, consulting and technology firm, today announced alliances with Triad Consultants (triadcon. com (http://www. triadcon. com)), an employee and vendor screening firm, and HR Integrations (hrintegrations. com (http://www. hrintegrations. com)), a provider of Web-based integration for HR vendors. The relationship allows SharedHR clients to easily order background checks and drug screens on potential employees and vendors, through HR Integration’s HRNX Hub and Widget which seamlessly and securely connects the two companies online.

SharedHR clients can now pre-select a package of background checks online, by position level, ranging from basic Social Security Number, credit report and driving record searches to a wide range of criminal checks, educational verification, civil and bankruptcy court, drug screens and more. The information, once researched and compiled by Triad, is then transmitted to the appropriate hiring manager or HR contact securely online through SharedHR. SharedHR provides tools and flexible processes for hiring and on-boarding (including the required background check releases). The ability to pass data already in the SharedHR system directly to Triad further streamlines the hiring process.

“Integrated background checks and screening is another important puzzle piece to add to the SharedHR platform. Leveraging Web 2.0 tools to facilitate partner integrations is exactly the kind of relationship that continues to help us bring real value to our clients,” said Paul Finkle, CEO of SharedHR. “Our clients want to be able to conduct all the business of HR seamlessly and securely online and these two providers represent the perfect partners to get the job done quickly and cost effectively without complex technical integrations. This milestone sets the stage for what we hope to be multiple partner integrations to complement the SharedHR platform using the HRNX widget.”

“This strategic alliance with SharedHR will significantly benefit our mutual clients by offering an outstanding compliance and HR management platform as well as reducing their overall cost/time-to-hire,” said Brian Williamson, President, Triad Consultants.

“The seamless electronic exchange of data via HR/Integrations’ HRNX platform will provide SharedHR clients unfettered access first to background checks and drug screens through Triad and later to other of HR systems (ATS, E-Learning, and ERP) that would otherwise be cost-prohibitive due to the complexity of one off, vendor by vendor, technical integration requirements”, said Paul Mladineo, Co-Founder and President HR Integrations.

About SharedHR:
Based in San Rafael, Calif., SharedHR is a human resources outsourcing, consulting and HR technology firm - connecting HR, payroll and benefits. Services range from SharedHR Central (software); SharedHR Essentials (virtual HR and benefits administration); and SharedHR Custom (integrated outsourcing and HR / business consulting). SharedHR's web-based solutions enable employers to cost effectively build, manage and protect the institutional knowledge of HR function, including HR workflows, information management, employee self-service and benefits portal, risk management, integrated payroll, and multi-state HR compliance. More information is available at sharedhr. com (http://www. sharedhr. com).

About Triad Consultants:
Triad Consultants (http://www. triadcon. com) is a global, full service employment and vendor screening resource providing clients with the information needed to make safe and informed hiring decisions by using background checks and substance abuse screening. Based in Sausalito, California, with over 30 years of experience, Triad’s clients range from small, medium sized firms, to NYSE quoted companies. Triad Consultants can be likened to its lighthouse logo - keeping employers safe and secure, acting as a guiding light from pitfalls of negligent hiring lawsuits. By providing comprehensive screening services on the most advanced and user-friendly on-line system, we strive to dramatically reduce our clients’ overall hiring costs. Our mission at all times is for quality customer service, accuracy, reliability, fast turnaround times, and very competitive pricing.

About HR Integrations:
HR Integrations (http://www. hrintegrations. com), through the HRNX Hub and Widget, provides a many-to-many integrations network by leveraging cutting-edge technology, Web 2.0 concepts and hands on HR industry experience to connect HR software platforms with HR service providers. Through the HRNX Hub and Widget, HR Integrations provides a many-to-many integrations network by leveraging cutting-edge technology, Web 2.0 concepts and hands on HR industry experience to connect HR software platforms with HR service providers. HRNX technology allows all software and system solutions that connect to it to realize the benefits of multiple integrations though a single implementation or integration effort. The product was developed on the premise that a hub-based integration solution should mean that HR software and service vendors would never have to build another integration.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Tim Hart for SharedHR
Phone: 415.992.7854

Brian Williamson for Triad Consultants
Phone: 415/332-4400

Paul Mladineo for HR Integrations
Phone: 866.716.0672 Ext. 23

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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Lorenti Strives to Bring Interpreters Together on First Cruise to Alaska

First ever interpreters-only cruise to ALaska in 2006

Faribault, MN (PRWEB) September 8, 2005

Attending an interpreting workshop, and then dashing off to climb a few glaciers, going for a dip in the Jacuzzi, perhaps even with a margarita in hand all within one locationÂ… Seems a bit off the wall? Not really, says Emilia Lorenti, a New York City interpreter. Â“ItÂ’s really difficult for interpreters to take time off to go on a vacation because they depend on their interpreting incomes, and because they usually have used up all of their vacation time for interpreting-related conferences and workshop. So this cruise is a perfect solution.Â”

Lorenti is the brainchild behind CruisEUs, a cruise that will provide a workshop series onboard along with social and entertainment opportunities on a cruise to Alaska on June 30-July 7, 2006.

Â“While at a conference, I was thinking that after the second day I had already seen everything. And since I do send a lot of interpreters to interpret on cruises, I thought Â– hey, why not put the two together? Interpreters could visit a different location each day and earn continuing education units (CEUs) while being with their families and friends at the same time,Â” Lorenti says.

And out of this idea came CruisEUs. Lorenti has been interpreting for 19 years, and has attended plenty of conferences to know what works and what doesnÂ’t. So sheÂ’s brought in dynamic workshop presenters.

Presenters include Peter Cook, Byron Bridges, Crom Saunders, and Lynne Wiesman. Â“We decided to bring in a mixture of deaf and hearing presenters because we know many interpreters have significant others who are also deaf, and then we of course wanted to present a bilingual approach to our workshops,Â” Lorenti explains. Â“But for those who want to attend the cruise but not participate in the workshop package, they can do this as well by earning independent study credits.Â”

Younger cruise-goers havenÂ’t been forgotten, either.. Â“The cruise offers activities at no additional cost for children, including an ocean program for kids aged 3-17,Â” Lorenti says. Â“So this is really an opportunity for all to go, exchange ideas and experiences as working interpreters, and then go on land trips with families and friends.Â”

200 cabins aboard the Royal CaribbeanÂ’s VISION OF THE SEAS have been booked, and full accommodations will be provided for those who need assistive devices. More information is available at www. cruiseus. net.

Â“I think itÂ’s going to be a wonderful combination of work, learning, and play for our interpreters,Â” Lorenti said. Â“IÂ’m really hoping that this will be a major success, and that itÂ’s the first of many cruises to come for our profession. Besides, being in workshops among the mountains and glaciers of Alaska Â– what more could you ask for?Â”

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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Study Shows Singles are Thriving in New Haven - Destination Named One of the Best Places to Live for Singles

According to a recent study conducted by Money magazine* on the 'Best Places to Live,' single residents in New Haven are on the rise. Centrally located in the Northeast corridor between New York and Boston, singles are taking note of New Haven's urban revival. Within the last ten years, the destination has witnessed a sharp increase in single residents, with many living and working in the downtown area.

New Haven, Conn. (PRWEB) August 15, 2008

According to a recent study conducted by Money magazine* on the 'Best Places to Live,' single residents in New Haven (http://www. infonewhaven. com) are on the rise. Centrally located in the Northeast corridor between New York and Boston, singles are taking note of New Haven's urban revival. Within the last ten years, the destination has witnessed a sharp increase in single residents, with many living and working in the downtown area. Today, more than 40 percent of New Haven's total population is comprised of young singles. Exciting downtown developments, access to higher education, proximity to major corporations as well as a vibrant arts and culture scene were among the top reasons named for the shift, deeming New Haven one of the best places for singles to live in the United States.

"Downtown New Haven offers singles a vibrant community that includes big city amenities from award-winning restaurants to world-class culture, while still retaining its New England charm," Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. said. "The lure of singles to New Haven speaks to the city's renaissance and commitment to making the city a great place to live, work and play."

More than 130 businesses have recently opened in and around downtown New Haven, including restaurants, retail stores, museums and cultural and entertainment attractions. While more than 3,720 housing units are currently available, a wave of single residents has created demand for additional housing. More than 1,000 new housing units are on the horizon, including 360 State Street -- proposed to be a LEED Silver project -- that will house 450 luxury and 50 affordable housing units and an urban grocery store such as Trader Joe's.

Another top selling point for singles is the number of area employers who offer homebuyer programs, where first-time buyers can receive up to $30,000 toward the purchase of a home. According to Zillow. com, a leading online real estate service, New Haven property value still shows a stronger appreciation rate (188 percent over the past ten years) when compared to the rest of the country and in terms of depreciation, has been less impacted by the recent recessive trend in the housing market.

There are more than 15 colleges, universities and professional schools located within a 30-mile radius of downtown New Haven, in addition to 11 junior colleges and technical institutes. Yale University, Southern Connecticut State University, Gateway Community College and Albertus Magnus College are among the top schools that add to the city's vibrant academic environment. Beyond education, New Haven's academic institutions have also played a crucial role in downtown development, from the creation of new jobs and community services to placing the city as well as its workforce on the international map.

Several leading state and global companies are based in New Haven, including Yale University, Yale-New Haven Hospital, Hospital of St. Raphael, AT&T and the world headquarters of the Knights of Columbus. These companies have not only generated openings within the life sciences, medical services and biotechnology industries, but they have also spurred emerging sectors such as technology-intensive businesses and firms that support biotech operations. New Haven is also home to a considerable number of world-renowned architecture firms, like Pelli Clarke Pelli and Newman Architects, as well as nationally recognized law firms, such as Wiggin & Dana and Withers Bergman. These firms attract young, new talent to the city every year. Additionally, more than 20 Fortune 500 companies are located within less than an hour's drive from New Haven. Future employment opportunities include a $500 million Yale-New Haven Cancer Center, the newest of 41 research centers in the county.

For single residents, the city's most commendable attribute is it burgeoning arts, culture and culinary scene. The city is home to a number of world-renowned museums such as The Peabody Museum of Natural History, The Yale University Art Gallery, Yale Center for British Art and City-Wide Open Studios (CWOS), a resource that unites hundreds of local artists and allows visitors to discover new artists, purchase art and explore gallery shows of the city. For a more intimate experience, the city is also brimming with art galleries featuring seasonal events and apprenticeship programs. New Haven's thriving theater scene includes one of the most historic Broadway theaters in the United States, The Shubert Theater and the tony-award wining Long Wharf Theater that soon will be relocating into downtown. New Haven singles can also enjoy an unparalleled collection of world cuisine on nearly every downtown block.

"As a single person I certainly looked into the social scene and overall quality of life before deciding where I wanted to live," said Chris Laconte, director of business development at Higher One. "In New Haven, I'm at a prestigious company in a city where I'm constantly meeting new people and where the social scene is welcoming and diverse. With so many bars, restaurants, cultural activities and so many young professionals involved in everything, there's no such thing as a boring moment in New Haven. I'm glad I chose to live and work here."
*August 2008

About Market New Haven:
A vibrant destination whose deep-rooted history has coined it the "Cultural Capital of Connecticut," New Haven is enjoying renewed fervor. Famed historic sites host lively year-round concerts and events. Acclaimed restaurants, eclectic shopping, cultural adventures and sophisticated nightlife add to the destination's urban renaissance and dynamic pulse. Market New Haven is a public/private partnership among the City of New Haven and its Board of Aldermen, Yale University, Yale-New Haven Hospital and the Local Business Community. The mission of Market New Haven is to enhance the positive image of New Haven and to communicate its renaissance by promoting the city's diverse award-winning restaurants, world-class culture and eclectic shopping.

Local business community funders include: U. I., AT&T, New Haven Register, NewAlliance Foundation, Knights of Columbus, NewAlliance Bank, PSEG, Webster Bank, Citizens Bank, Casey Family Services, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Bank of America, College Street Management and Olympia Properties.

Contacts:
Cathleen Decker
Lou Hammond & Associates
212-891-0213
Cathyd @ lhammond. com

Cristina Calzadilla
Lou Hammond & Associates
212-891-0212
Cristinac @ lhammond. com

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1st Annual American High School Internet Mathematics Competition Begins Monday, September 13

The inaugural American High School Internet Mathematics Competition, the first competitive high school academic event to rely on the use of the internet, will take place the week of September 13-17, 2004. The event is free to all participating students and schools and features thousands of the nationÂ’s top high school math students.

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) August 10, 2004

The inaugural American High School Internet Mathematics Competition (Â“AHSIMCÂ”), the first competitive high school academic event to rely on the use of the internet, will take place the week of September 13-17, 2004.

The event, free to all participating students and schools, will feature thousands of the nationÂ’s top high school math students.

The AHSIMC was founded by Bradley Metrock, a current Vanderbilt University business school student who participated in competitive mathematic events while in high school.

Â“The American High School Internet Mathematics Competition is an example of how technology will help level the playing field between the Â‘havesÂ’ and Â‘have notsÂ’ of our educational system,Â” Metrock said. Â“Because the AHSIMC is completely free to students, teachers, and their schools, all of our nationÂ’s children can access the elite world of competitive mathematics through the internet.Â”

The start-up competition has been embraced by both students and educators alike, including Cindy OÂ’Brien, a math teacher at Haltom High School in Fort Worth, Texas. Â“For us, the AHSIMC represents a chance to benchmark our high school against the rest of the United States, while giving us a powerful tool to strengthen our mathematics curriculum,Â” OÂ’Brien remarked.

Teams of up to five students will receive the test, via email, at noon (CST) on Monday, September 13. Teams, after working both at school and at home on the contest throughout the week, must email back their completed exams by noon (CST) on Friday, September 17 to be graded.

Ben Cortopassi, AHSIMC Vice-President and Director of Testing, believes the competition will appeal to established math team programs, as well as newcomers to the competitive math world. Cortopassi explains, "The AHSIMC provides an introduction to competitive mathematics, while simultaneously challenging the brightest math students in the United States."

A follow-up national press release will announce the winners of the 2004 AHSIMC Exam on Monday, November 1, at 8 AM (CST). The winning teamÂ’s members will each receive a video game system, while both the winning teamÂ’s members and runner-up teamÂ’s members will receive commemorative plaques. Certificates are given to the remainder of the top 5% of participating teams, and additional awards will be presented to the winning teamÂ’s faculty sponsor and school.

[For additional information or interview requests, contact Bradley Metrock by phone at (205) 531 3247 from 9 AM to 7 PM Central Standard Time, or email him directly at Bradley@AHSIMC. com. The AHSIMC will make every effort to accommodate members of the media seeking information regarding a story or feature about the upcoming 2004 Exam.]

2004 AHSIMC Participating Schools

(as of 8/9/04 Â– deadline to register is 9/8/04)

State: School (City)

Alabama:

Bob Jones High School (Madison)

Fort Payne High School (Fort Payne)

Holly Pond High School (Holly Pond)

McAdory High School (McCalla)

Minor High School (Adamsville)

Vestavia Hills High School (Birmingham)

Arizona:

Canyon del Oro High School (Tucson)

California:

Albany High School (Albany)

California High School (San Ramon)

Grant High School (Valley Glen)

Gunn High School (Palo Alto)

Mira Costa High School (Manhattan Beach)

Florida:

American Heritage School (Plantation)

Bayside High School (Palm Bay)

Cedar Key School (Cedar Key)

Deerfield Beach High School (Deerfield Beach)

George Jenkins High School (Lakeland)

JP Taravella High School (Coral Springs)

Miami Beach Senior High School (Miami Beach)

Milton High School (Milton)

Naples High School (Naples)

Sebring High School (Sebring)

Spruce Creek High School (Port Orange)

Tampa Preparatory School (Tampa)

The Bolles School (Jacksonville)

Vero Beach High School (Vero Beach)

Western High School (Fort Lauderdale)

Georgia:

Augusta Preparatory Day School (Martinez)

Chamblee Charter High School (Chamblee)

Collins Hill High School (Suwanee)

The Westminster School (Atlanta)

Illinois:

Dwight D. Eisenhower High School (Blue Island)

Oak Park River Forest High School (Oak Park)

Willowbrook High School (Villa Park)

York Community High School (Elmhurst)

Indiana:

Beth Christopher (homeschooler)

Kentucky:

Apollo High School (Owensboro)

Louisiana:

Andrew Jackson High School (Chalmette)

Massachusetts:

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School (Acton)

Boston University Academy (Boston)

Milton Academy (Milton)

Michigan:

Troy High School (Troy)

Minnesota:

Bloomington Jefferson High School (Bloomington)

Mississippi:

Pearl High School (Pearl)

Warren Central High School (Vicksburg)

North Carolina:

Carolina Day School (Asheville)

North Carolina School of Math and Science (Durham)

Northwest Guilford High School (Greensboro)

Tuscola High School (Waynesville)

North Dakota:

Bismarck High School (Bismarck)

Shanley High School (Fargo)

New Jersey:

Newark Academy (Livingston)

West Windsor Plainsboro High School (Plainsboro)

Nevada:

Durango High School (Las Vegas)

New York:

Arlington High School (Lagrangeville)

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School (Burnt Hills)

Clarkstown North High School (New City)

Edward R. Murrow High School (Brooklyn)

Guilderland High School (Guilderland Center)

North Shore High School (Glen Head)

Smithtown High School (Smithtown)

Ohio:

Centerville High School (Centersville)

Notre Dame High School (Portsmouth)

Walnut Hills High School (Cincinnati)

Pennsylvania:

George Washington High School (Philadelphia)

Rhode Island:

Bishop Hendricken High School (Warwick)

South Carolina:

Christ Church Episcopal School (Greenville)

Denmark-Olar High School (Denmark)

Pickens High School (Pickens)

Tennessee:

Riverdale High School (Murfreesboro)

St. MaryÂ’s School (Memphis)

White Station High School (Memphis)

Texas:

Haltom High School (Fort Worth)

Huntsville High School (Huntsville)

Incarnate Word Academy (Houston)

Science Academy of South Texas (Mercedes)

St. JohnÂ’s School (Houston)

The Kinkaid School (Houston)

Tom C. Clark High School (San Antonio)

Westfield High School (Houston)

Utah:

Skyline High School (Salt Lake City)

Virginia:

Lloyd C. Bird High School (Chesterfield)

Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology (Alexandria)

Washington:

Mercer Island High School (Mercer Island)

Thomas Jefferson High School (Auburn)

Wisconsin:

St. MaryÂ’s Springs High School (Fond Du Lac)

West Virginia:

East Fairmont High School (Fairmont)

North Marion High School (Farmington)

University High School (Morgantown)

Wyoming:

Natrona County High School (Casper)

Contact Information:

Bradley Metrock

(205) 531 3247

Bradley. Metrock@Owen. Vanderbilt. Edu

MARINER RECORDS

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Computer Help for Hoosiers Just a Phone Call Away

Bloomington PC Helpline offers independent, professional computer phone support for students, seniors and all computer users.

Bloomington, Indiana (PRWEB) June 6, 2006

A new service for consumer and small business computer users now available in Bloomington Indiana. Bloomington PC Helpline offers computer advice, diagnosis and troubleshooting by telephone and email for seniors, students, and anyone who uses a computer. Computer users can call from the comfort of their own home or office for trusted advice by an experienced professional.

"Sometimes you just need someone to walk you through fixing a problem," says Bill Bishop, Bloomington PC Helpline founder. "When your regular computer guy isn't available, you can call Bloomington PC Helpline."

Because Bloomington PC Helpline has no affiliation with corporate manufacturers or retailers, there are no sales, and no pressure - just solid advice from people who enjoy working with computers. Bloomington PC Helpline is local independent computer support service based in Bloomington, Indiana. To learn more call 812-961-1987 and visit http://www. bloomingtonpchelpline. com (http://www. bloomingtonpchelpline. com).

About Bloomington PC Helpline

Bloomington PC Helpline was founded to help people with increasingly complicated technology, and as an alternative to high pressure sales from large corporate computer stores. Bloomington PC Helpline offers down-to-earth, educational advice on hardware, software, operating systems and peripherals over the phone or by email.

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Sunday, August 28, 2011

Endicott College Joins SAGE's Tuition Rewards Program

Endicott College, in Massachusetts, has joined the SAGE Scholars Tuition Rewards Program, the nation's first college savings program devoted exclusively to private colleges and universities.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) August 24, 2005

SAGE Scholars has added another school to its consortium of private colleges and universities that reward families for saving for college. Endicott College, which was recently ranked in the top tier of Â“Best Comprehensive Colleges-BachelorsÂ” by US News & World Reports, is the 174th school nationally to join SAGEÂ’s Tuition Rewards Program.

SAGE is exceptionally pleased to have Endicott participate in its conglomerate. Dr James Johnston, SAGEÂ’s Founder and President, stated Â“SAGE is focusing a lot of our attention on the recruitment of schools. Specifically, weÂ’re trying to attract a greater number of New England private schools to our program and EndicottÂ’s participation will help increase the recognition of the quality of schools in SAGE.Â” SAGE appears to be gaining presence in Massachusetts; Endicott is joining Clark University, a major research institute and a long standing member of the Tuition Rewards program, as well as Becker College and Gordon College in SAGE.

The Tuition Rewards Program has grown by leaps and bounds since 2002 when college savings entered the American mainstream. Â“WeÂ’ve seen our number of participating students nearly tripleÂ” Dr. Johnston stated. Â“We currently have over 77,000 students in the Tuition Rewards Program. Ultimately, we want to encourage enough families to save and plan for higher education costs that our member schools will have access to a database of students that will number in the hundreds-of-thousands, if not millions.Â”

More about Tuition Rewards: SAGEÂ’s Tuition Rewards Program uniquely brings together families, investment companies and private colleges and universities to encourage college savings. Families earn Tuition Rewards by investing with SAGEÂ’s Financial Partners and use Tuition Reward by sending their children to participating schools. SAGEÂ’s Financial Partners are responsible for helping families earn Tuition Rewards by offering the Program on specific investment vehicles and accounts. Member Colleges and Universities realize that to remain affordable, they have to encourage families to Â“do the right thing,Â” which is to save for college; offering Tuition Rewards is how SAGEÂ’s colleges do this.

SAGEÂ’s consortium of Financial Partners and schools has grown in recent years to include nationally recognized institutions, including DePaul University, Allianz, Beloit College, Monetta Funds, Drexel University, Horace Mann Insurance, Creighton University, Ziegler Brokers, St. Lawrence University and Asset Marketing Systems.

Dr. Johnston finished by saying Â“SAGE's goal is to grow our program.Â” With the addition of Endicott College, Dr. Johnston and SAGE are well on their way.

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Dorland Health Announces Finalists of the 2011 Silver Crown Awards

The Dorland Health Silver Crown awards recognize healthcare organizations and individuals who provide innovative and creative services, products and information across the care continuum to the senior population. After independent judging, over 80 finalists have been named for their outstanding contribution to the adult and senior community in categories such as Alzheimer's Care, Case/Care Management Program, Clinical Nurse, Facility Director, Assisted Living/Nursing Home, Fall Prevention Program, Geriatric Care Manager, Geriatrician, Home Health Agency (medical), Home Health Agency (non-medical), Home Health Aide, Hospice/Palliative Care Company, Medicare Advantage Program, Skilled Nursing Facility, Social Worker and others. A comprehensive list of categories and the finalists for each category can be found here http://www. dorlandhealth. com/silver-crown-awards/2011-finalists/

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) January 18, 2011

The Silver Crown Awards is an open competition to organizations and individuals who have a process to demonstrate the important work they are doing. Submissions are judged based on the entrants’ abilities to demonstrate top-notch senior specific programs. Proven outcomes production, overall provision of care, and the qualities of diligence, as well as leadership of individuals who are making a difference in the adult and senior healthcare community, were all taken into consideration as part of the judging process.

The Silver Crown Awards program culminates with a ceremony at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, NV on March 8, 2011 where the award winners will be announced during a special celebration and will receive a crystal award for their honor. Additionally, all winners and honorable mentions will be featured in the March issue of Case In Point magazine and profiled on DorlandHealth. com.

The Silver Crown Awards luncheon takes place as part of the Care Coordination Summit, a day long event focusing on best practices across the interdisciplinary team, and features an insightful keynote presentation from Dr. Eric C. Rackow, president and CEO of SeniorBridge. Those who wish to attend can participate in the Silver Crown Awards luncheon exclusively or attend the Care Coordination Summit which will include as part of its fee the Silver Crown Awards Luncheon.

For more information about the Silver Crown Awards Luncheon, please visit http://www. dorlandhealth. com/care-summit/awards-luncheon/

About Dorland Health
Dorland Health, an Access Intelligence, LLC Company, is a leading integrated media publisher in the health care business information industry. Dorland Health publishes Case In Point, the Case Management Resource Guide, Case In Point Weekly, industry webinars, award programs, special reports, and offers continuing education.

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Friday, August 26, 2011

Website on Cosmetic Dental Procedures by Dr. Brown and Dr. Anderson Gets Update To Feature Procedures Performed in Phoenix Office

Website recently updated for Doctors Brown and Anderson, Phoenix, Arizona cosmetic dentists. The website features the dentistsÂ’ profiles detailing Greg BrownÂ’s and John AndersonÂ’s background and expertise. It also includes each of the procedures that they perform in the Phoenix Arizona area.

(PRWEB) July 27, 2005

Phoenix, Arizona cosmetic dentists (http://www. drgregbrown. com (http://www. drgregbrown. com)), Greg W. Brown, DMD and John O. Anderson, DMD recently released a website update located at http://www. drgregbrown. com (http://www. drgregbrown. com).

The website features the dentistsÂ’ profiles detailing Greg BrownÂ’s and John AndersonÂ’s background and expertise. It also includes each of the procedures that they perform in the Phoenix Arizona area. These procedures include veneers, porcelain or composite fillings, porcelain crowns and bridges, smile makeovers and instant orthodontics, full mouth restoration, teeth whitening, nonmetal crowns and fillings, orthodontics and invisible braces and neuromuscular dentistry.

Dr. Brown and Dr. Anderson, who both graduated from Oregon Health Sciences Center Dental School, stated that by constantly completing continuing education Â“Â…[they] can provide [their] patients with the most up to date and comfortable dental treatment available. [They] are constantly updating and upgrading [their] services and equipment to better serve [their] patients.Â”

Both doctors are members of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Arizona State Dental Association and more. They both have also completed continuing education courses through Academy of General Dentistry, Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry Las Vegas Institute, Occlusion Las Vegas Institute and Comprehensive Aesthetic Reconstruction Las Vegas Institute. With their new website, they will be able to reach out to a larger spectrum of patients in the Phoenix, Arizona area. The website also provides general cosmetic dentistry and neuromuscular dentistry resources for people just needing more information about a specific procedure.

For more information regarding cosmetic dentistry in Phoenix, Arizona, please visit http://www. drgregbrown. com (http://www. drgregbrown. com).

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Alternative University Breaks Down Educational Barriers for Hispanic Community

National American University (NAU), a fully accredited, four-year university with bachelor's, associate and master's level degrees, is working to reduce the barriers between higher education and the Hispanic community in Austin. By offering flexible, new programs like Applied Management, traditional obstacles are being replaced with a fresh, alternative approach towards getting a college degree.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) February 26, 2008

Statistics show that only 13 percent of Hispanic Texans have an associates degree or higher. Common barriers to getting a college degree include the need to maintain employment for income, family responsibilities and scheduling conflicts. Additionally, as a majority-minority state, low enrollment in higher education among Hispanic Texans will impact all Texans. Lower education can result in reduced income, fewer job opportunities and lower quality care for families.

NAU is seeking to remove the barriers to higher education through flexibility and personal attention. "Austinites are fortunate, because they are surrounded by quality educational institutions. That said, NAU has the history and experience as a higher education institution to know that some populations are still not being served by traditional college options. By opening our new campus and offering the type of flexible programs we do, we're going to give more people the ability to earn their college degree and create a better life for their family," stated J. P. Foley, Regional Vice President of National American University.

According to the Pew Hispanic Center based in Washington, D. C., many Latinos attempt to get their college degree but drop out before finishing. Encouragement is especially essential in keeping students enrolled who have a lot of outside responsibilities. At NAU, student support begins at registration. Each student has a personal Career Coach to help with the enrollment process, filling out required forms and to assist in transferring credits. This level of personal attention alleviates anxiety and moves students through the enrollment process easily so they can focus on their courses.

"I've wanted to get my college degree for a long time, but I had several concerns. I couldn't afford to stop working, and my schedule was already hectic. I chose NAU, because the staff is very accessible, and I can keep earning an income. It feels so good to finally be doing this," stated Michael Leising.

National American University is changing the educational landscape with its fresh perspective. Austin students are able to take their courses in the classroom or online, reducing schedule conflicts. The flexibility of the degree programs also makes it easier to plan schoolwork around students' lives, rather than the other way around. Further, NAU students are able to continue their careers while simultaneously attending college.

Utilizing the Applied Management program, students are even turning their workplace experience into educational credit. Today, with military and civil service servants investing extensive hours in career training, the Applied Management program can reduce the time and financial commitments involved in obtaining a college degree by converting the experience into college hours.

National American University recently launched their first classes in Austin. NAU is already attracting the attention of many Austinites, including Hispanic working professionals and stay-at-home parents who have long seen the value in having their college degree but felt overwhelmed by the traditional commitment and requirements of going back to school.

With 66 years of academic expertise, National American University holds equivalent accreditation standards as state universities like The University of Texas at Austin or Texas A&M, which are members of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. With its first campus and central administrative offices located in South Dakota, NAU is also regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

About National American University (NAU):
National American University (NAU) is a fully accredited, four-year university granting degrees on the bachelor's, associate and master's level. NAU's mission is to assist non-traditional students in earning their degrees within the accountability of a private, for - profit educational setting.

For specifics on the Austin campus and registration, call Steve Anthens (512) 745-7022 or visit www. nauaustin. com.

For more information on National American University nationally, please visit www. national. edu.

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ClientWhys Updates their Tax Accountant Website Product Line with eConsents, an Electronic Signature Application for Engagement Letters and 7216 Disclosures

Designed for CPAs, EAs and Tax Preparers, the new eConsent module is the latest addition to the ClientWhys Website Product line. The eConsent tool allows tax professionals to manage paperless engagements and IRS 7216 disclosures, making this task easy and convenient.

Malibu, CA (PRWEB) June 28, 2009

ClientWhys has recently updated their Website Product (http://www. clientwhysinc. com/inner. iml? mdl=financial_websites. mdl) line with a new module, eConsents. This module makes it easier for tax professionals to manage their IRS 7216 disclosure compliance requirements and make paperless engagements a reality.

Available to website (http://www. clientwhysinc. com/inner. iml? mdl=financial_websites. mdl) and lockbox client portal (http://www. clientwhysinc. com/inner. iml? mdl=lockbox. mdl) subscribers, the eConsent feature allows any PDF document to be uploaded to a tax professional's client for an electronic signature. The client will be notified by e-mail to review the document. The client can accept and sign off with their electronic signature which will be stored with that document. ClientWhys has followed the IRS requirements for 7216 disclosures for their methodology, and any PDF document will work. Sample template engagements and 7216 disclosures have also been provided for easy compliance.

The eConsent Module is part of the ClientWhys Lockbox Client Portals, an online tool that allows tax professionals to securely upload and share important documents like tax returns and accounting files. For more information about ClientWhys Sites or the Lockbox Client Portals, please call ClientWhys at 1.800.442.2477 x3 or visit us online at www. clientwhysinc. com.

About ClientWhys, Inc.

ClientWhys is a publisher of educational material for tax accountants and their clients. ClientWhys develops web-based client communication and practice management tools that help streamline a tax professional's office. With over 13,000 customers nationwide, ClientWhys is a proponent of Green Technology and offers an industry-leading service as a software (SaaS) provider. For more information, contact ClientWhys at 1.800.442.2477 or visit us online at www. clientwhysinc. com.

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Thursday, August 25, 2011

First Ever All Birthmarks Conference -- A Chance of a Lifetime

Doctors and families will gather in Boston, MA October 27 and 28, 2006 at a conference organized by the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation.

Latham, NY (PRWEB) October 5, 2006

The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation (VBF), along with Dr. Martin Mihm, Jr. and Massachusetts General Hospital, is hosting the very first VBF International All Vascular Birthmarks Conference in Boston, MA. The conference titled “Research Holds the Key” will be held on October 27-28, 2006, at the Boston Logan Airport Hilton and Massachusetts General Hospital.

The VBF International All Vascular Birthmarks Conference will have a reunion atmosphere, and is a great opportunity for patients and families to network with old and new friends; as well as learn about vascular birthmarks and get advice from top experts in the field.

For the first time, physicians and experts in the field of vascular birthmarks and the related syndromes will gather in one location, providing educational/informational lectures and clinic sessions. The leading expert in the world on Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica Congenita (CMTC) is coming from the Netherlands. Also attending are the leading radiologist Dr. Wayne Yakes, Dr. J. Stuart Nelson of the Beckman Laser Institute in California with new laser information, the pioneer of surgical options for vascular birthmarks Dr. Milton Waner on new surgery techniques, Dr. Martin Mihm on new research, Dr. Anne Comi of the Hunter Nelson Sturge-Weber Center at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, and many other world renowned physicians in the field of vascular birthmarks.

Also available are patient/parent clinic appointments with the attending physicians split into teams according to the birthmark type and related syndromes. Patients will have their undivided attention for a brief, yet valuable examination.

Other sessions and meetings will also be available, including Special Guests Donna and Evan Ducker – mother and son authors of Buddy Booby's Birthmark Book available for signings; as well as 12 year-old Glen from Glen's Gang newsletter and pen pal group; photographer Nathan Caulford specializing in entertainment and fine art portraiture; make-up sessions; and a free mini-production special presentation of Wanda's World (a “tween” musical about a middle school girl with a large birthmark on her face who is terrified of her first day of school in a new town).

Registration for this once in a lifetime conference is still being accepted.

About VBF:

VBF is the largest not-for-profit foundation for patients and families affected by vascular birthmarks.

Based in the United States, VBF is working worldwide to distribute vital information; to provide individual and family support; and to further research for all types of vascular birthmarks and related syndromes.

The VBF has established chapters in Australia, Canada, Europe, India, Israel, Latin America, New Zealand, and will soon launch a chapter in Africa. In 2004 the Sturge-Weber Syndrome Community became an official branch of the VBF, serving families and individuals living with Sturge-Weber syndrome. VBF also partnered with The Sturge-Weber Syndrome Community-Canada to offer a website and support services in both French and English languages.

VBF was founded in1994 by Linda Rozell-Shannon, when her daughter was diagnosed with a hemangioma shortly after birth. Since that time, the VBF has networked over 20,000 patients into treatment. The primary mission of the VBF is to enable every child born with a vascular birthmark to receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Information can be obtained by visiting the VBF website at http://birthmark. org (http://birthmark. org), or by calling VBF Executive Director Paige Salvador at (518) 209-6915.

Contact:

Linda Rozell-Shannon

Founder and President, Vascular Birthmarks Foundation

Phone: (877) 823-4646

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Actyl Immigration Launches Social Media Campaign for Foreign Students in Canada

In response to updated Provincial and Federal immigration programs, Actyl has launched its new social media technology and campaign to reach foreign students wishing to permanently migrate to Canada.

Regina, Saskatchewan (PRWEB) January 12, 2010

Actyl Immigration, a Actyl Group company, today announced its new social media campaign to reach foreign students wishing to remain in and migrate to Canada. The high-tech campaign utilizes Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to educate, collaborate and market updated Provincial and Federal immigration programs for foreign students.

“Actyl is one of the first Canadian immigration firms to utilize social media technology to communicate with foreign students,” said Adrian Schulz, Managing Director with Actyl Group Inc. “This media campaign will allow us to reach foreign students that are in Canadian educational institutions. We are communicating our services to those students wishing to migrate via one of the updated Provincial or Federal immigration programs tailored specifically to students who have the education, skills and abilities to support our ever growing workforce needs”

Actyl Immigration, a Actyl Group company, provides application assistance to foreign students wishing to permanently migrate to Canada. Actyl's experience and abilities include the British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba nominee programs, and the newly created Federal Experience Class program. In addition, Actyl offers study and work permit application assistance services.

For more information on Actyl Immigration, Student, visit www. actyl. com/student (http://www. actyl. com/student)

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2 New Free Reports Help Burn Belly Fat Without Wasting Money On Ab Machines

John Davenport, the creator of the Burn My Belly Fat website, is now offering 2 Free diet and fitness reports to help men and women lose stomach fat and get flat abs. In addition, the website includes updated information on ab machines and exposes which infomercials are true and which paint an unrealistic picture.

Garfield, NJ (PRWEB) July 6, 2009

Noted health and fitness author, John Davenport, creator of the Emotional Eating Solution program (http://emotionaleatingsolution. com), has announced the release of 2 Free diet and fitness reports which can be found on this page: How to Burn Belly Fat Fast (http://burnmybellyfat. com).
The 2 guides are meant to help men and women create a healthy lifestyle and get flat abs in the process.

This is part of the expansion of his http://BurnMyBellyFat. com (http://BurnMyBellyFat. com) website which provides extensive nutrition and exercise information for people who wish to lose stomach fat and get flat abs.

It contains answers to the most pressing questions people have about how to really shed fat from their midsection, what to eat and when, how to workout, and which products work and which are a waste of money.

"There is so much misinformation floating around about how to really get sexy abs that I knew I had to do something to get the right information in front of people, " Says John Davenport, weight loss researcher and author. "Much of this misinformation is simply outdated, but some of it is actually distributed by unscrupulous marketers or by people posing as experts.

"For instance, one of the common questions I get is how you can get a flat stomach in 2 weeks (http://burnmybellyfat. com/how-to-get-a-flat-stomach-in-2-weeks. html). This is impossible of course, especially if you have a lot of excess weight to lose, yet many products do make such claims."

"The trouble people have in finding quality information is causing a lot of people to make bad choices which may cost them a lot of money and contribute nothing whatsoever to the results they see at the end of the day. People spend so much time and effort to flatten their stomach but never see results. There's no shortage of willpower. It is lack of the proper knowledge which stops people from seeing results.

"The 2 Free guides are just the beginning of an education process which each and every one of us must go through in order to take control of his or her habits, learn how to work with our body and not against it, and create the right lifestyle for long term health and fitness results."

The Burn My Belly Fat website contains information on a variety of topics and is being updated regularly. Among the many articles there is a section on which Cardio workouts burn belly fat (http://burnmybellyfat. com/cardio-workouts-for-abs. html) the best and what is the most effective way to do them. It is also possible to learn correct nutrition guidelines and motivational tips.

But what is even more interesting is that John Davenport decided to make a specific section about ab machines.

"I see many infomercials for ab machines, " said John Davenport. "It seems that you can't turn on the TV without seeing one or another. Some of these machines do have merit, but often the infomercials tend to stretch the truth, emphasizing good points and not mentioning bad ones. This is advertisement and I have no problem with that, but I want people to get the complete picture before spending $200 or more of their hard earned money.

"The key is to provide a detailed review of the good and bad things about the most popular abs machines and to offer alternatives which may be more effective and affordable."

2 examples of heavily advertised machines which are discussed in detail can be found on these pages: Ab Circle Pro Review (http://burnmybellyfat. com/ab-circle-pro-review. html) and Ab Coaster Review (http://burnmybellyfat. com/ab-coster-review. html).

"Losing all your excess belly fat isn't an easy process and will take time. However, you can get excellent results with the right attitude, the right mindset, and the right information. This is what I am trying to teach people."

About John Davenport:

John Davenport was overweight from an early age and struggled with emotional eating and weight for the better part of his life. Then, a few years ago, he decided to transform his life, and began actively researching exercise, nutrition, and the emotional sides of fat loss and fitness.
Through trial and error and sheer determination, he achieved the results he had always dreamed about.

"No one can burn the fat for you," says John Davenport, author and researcher, "but I can certainly give you the necessary push to make the first step in this process."

After losing over 30 pounds of fat, John Davenport decided to take it one step further and took up long distance running. He now enjoys running so much that he frequently does half marathons, while he had trouble completing a 2 mile jog just a few short years ago.

John Davenport states that his mission in life is to help more people lose weight, become fit, and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. He has written several hundred articles on health and fitness issues which appear on numerous websites.

"Diets often fail because most weight gain comes from an unhealthy emotional dependence on food," Says John Davenport, who recently wrote a special program on how to stop emotional eating and Overcome binge eating (http://emotionaleatingsolution. com). This program not only shares his story but includes a variety of methods in which you can develop a much healthier relationship with food.

"95% of diets fail. Even if people do lose weight, they gain it all back again," John Davenport claims. He continues to provide information for people from many countries around the world. His latest ebook, Maintain Don't Gain teaches people how to maintain their weight (http://maintaindontgain. com) for many years.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Centennial Vision of Turkey Discussed in the Triangle Area

Turkish Student Association (TSA) has organized a conference in the Triangle Area on the centennial vision of Turkey

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) January 24, 2005

Under the leadership of Leila Bekri of International Visitors Council and of Sezin Malkoc, Burak Fenercioglu, and Emre Usenmez of the Turkish Student Association (http://www. ncsu. edu/stud_orgs/turkish/index. html (http://www. ncsu. edu/stud_orgs/turkish/index. html)), North Carolina State University (NCSU) has hosted Tuna Beklevic on January 16, 2005. Mr. Beklevic shared his centennial vision of Republic of Turkey with the young Turkish prospects in the region. Tuna Beklevic is the founder-president of Anatolia's Young Leaders' Movement (www. agl. org. tr), an NGO dedicated to prosperity of the underdeveloped regions of Turkey.

The meeting was held in Withers Hall where mostly Turkish students from Duke, NCSU and University of North Carolina attended.

In his diligent speech, Beklevic was talking about their efforts and plans to deliver a better lifestyle to the young people in Anatolia. He was asking for help from the young crowd to assist them on their desire to improve the situation, as he said, this would be the only way to a stronger Turkey.

Mr. Beklevic was due to visit 18 cities across the United States as an invitee of the Department of State of the United States. While in North Carolina, Mr. Beklevic also had meetings with John Locke Foundation, North Carolina Council on Economic Education, World Affairs Council, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits, and North Carolina Division on Public Health.

Beklevic has also been invited to give a speech at American Turkish Association, North Carolina (ATA-NC) Annual Meeting to talk about his vision.

About Turkish Student Association
Turkish Student Association is a non-profit student organization that seeks to create a common bond among Turkish students as well as students of Turkish descent around NCSU, to facilitate cultural exchange between those students and the surrounding community, and to coordinate social, cultural, and educational programs for students and the community.

For additional information, contact:
Burak Fenercioglu
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Phone: 1.919.865.7327
Fax: 1.919.233.9751
Http://www. ncsu. edu/stud_orgs/turkish/index. html (http://www. ncsu. edu/stud_orgs/turkish/index. html)

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Arizona Human Resources Association Donates Funds to Assist Katrina Evacuees

The Arizona Society for Human Resources Management (AZSHRM) announced today it will contribute a significant amount of its operating reserves to the relief efforts assisting the individuals displaced by the tragedy following Hurricane Katrina.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) September 16, 2005

The Arizona Society for Human Resources Management (AZSHRM), an affiliate of the worldÂ’s largest human resources association, the Society for Human Resources Management, headquartered in Washington, D. C., announced today it will contribute a significant amount of its operating reserves to the relief efforts assisting the individuals displaced by the tragedy following Hurricane Katrina. AZSHRM, a non-profit organization, will contribute $41,000 from its reserve to the efforts being led by the American Red Cross and World Care, a Tucson-based organization assisting with relief efforts in Arizona.

"Our organization has held a reserve of excellent size for a non-profit professional association and we have always reinvested these funds in the education and professional development of our members," stated Jack Milligan, State Council Director for AZSHRM. Milligan continued, "we are humbled and very happy to be in the position to be able to contribute the majority of our reserves so that those affected by this terrible tragedy will be able to get their lives back on track as quickly as possible."

AZSHRM is a non-profit organization comprised of local professional associations dedicated to the human resources professions. ItÂ’s member associations include the Central Arizona Human Resources Management Association, the East Valley Human Resources Association, the Employment Management Association of Greater Phoenix, the Northern Arizona Human Resources Association, the Prescott Area Human Resources Association, the Senior Human Resources Executive Council, the Southern Arizona Human Resources Association, the Society for Human Resources Management of Greater Tucson, and the Valley of the Sun Human Resources Association. For more information about AZSHRM, please visit www. azshrm. org.

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Sunday, August 21, 2011

LearnShare Announces Premier Partnership with Ninth House: Leader in Learning Solutions Now a Preferred Provider for LearnShare Members

LearnShare, LLC, the consortium of Fortune 1000 companies organized to research, design, purchase, package and share best practices in training and development, today announced that it has partnered with San Francisco-based Ninth House, Inc, a leadership and management development company with a variety of blended learning solutions. LearnShare members will now have access to some of the best learning methodologies known for professional development. Members of the consortium are also eligible to receive preferred pricing.

Toledo, OH (PRWEB) October 11, 2006

LearnShare, LLC, the consortium of Fortune 1000 companies organized to research, design, purchase, package and share best practices in training and development, today announced that it has partnered with San Francisco-based Ninth House, Inc., a leadership and management development company with a variety of blended learning solutions. LearnShare members will now have access to some of the best learning methodologies known for professional development. Members of the consortium are also eligible to receive preferred pricing.

Ninth House integrates content from leading business experts with self-paced online courses, practical simulations, and classroom sessions and materials to effectively develop leaders. With the finest and most respected business management gurus in the world today—including Ken Blanchard, Tom Peters and Peter Senge—as session leaders, the Ninth House curriculum addresses the most relevant issues an organization faces, including leadership and innovation, building community in the workplace and managing change.

“Ninth House is a LearnShare premier partner because of their proven leadership development excellence and solution set,” said Lois Webster, CEO of LearnShare. “Receiving preferential services and pricing from such a high-caliber organization is one of the benefits of being a member of our consortium.”

About LearnShare

LearnShare LLC, founded in 1996, is a consortium of 43 diverse, industry-leading companies dedicated to sharing their proven expertise and innovative practices across member organizations to enhance their competitive advantage. LearnShare’s key focus is to provide technology-based learning solutions, collaborative communities, best practices and applied research to meet its members' mission critical business education and development needs. The original member companies are 3M, ChevronTexaco, Deere & Co., Eaton, General Motors, Levi Strauss & Co, Motorola, Northwest Airlines, Owens Corning, Owens-Illinois, Pfizer Inc, Pilkington, and UnitedHealth Group. For more information, visit www. learnshare. com.

About Ninth House

Ninth House, Inc. provides leadership development solutions that integrate content from leading business experts with self-paced online courses and practical simulations to more effectively develop leaders at all levels of an organization. The Ninth House curriculum addresses the most relevant issues an organization faces–from leadership and innovation, to building community in the workplace, to managing change. Ninth House’s leadership development solutions are easily scaleable, customized and deployed to a corporation’s workforce based on business needs; thereby, providing organizations with rapid, measurable impact on employee behavioral change, while increasing productivity. Ninth House customers include nearly 200 global 2000 and government organizations globally such as Amazon. com, British Telecommunications, Hyperion Software, SSM Healthcare, United States Navy, and United States Department of Justice. Ninth House is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. For more information, please visit the Ninth House website at: www. ninthhouse. com, or call: 415-277-8200.

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