Lorenti Strives to Bring Interpreters Together on First Cruise to Alaska

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 location… Seems a bit off the wall? Not really, says Emilia Lorenti, a New York City interpreter. “It’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.”

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.

“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 – 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,” 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. “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,” Lorenti explains. “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.”

Younger cruise-goers haven’t been forgotten, either.. “The cruise offers activities at no additional cost for children, including an ocean program for kids aged 3-17,” Lorenti says. “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.”

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.

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

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

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."
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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

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 (“AHSIMC”), 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.

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

The start-up competition has been embraced by both students and educators alike, including Cindy O’Brien, a math teacher at Haltom High School in Fort Worth, Texas. “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,” O’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 – 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

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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Endicott College Joins SAGE's Tuition Rewards Program

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 “Best Comprehensive Colleges-Bachelors” by US News & World Reports, is the 174th school nationally to join SAGE’s Tuition Rewards Program.

SAGE is exceptionally pleased to have Endicott participate in its conglomerate. Dr James Johnston, SAGE’s Founder and President, stated “SAGE is focusing a lot of our attention on the recruitment of schools. Specifically, we’re trying to attract a greater number of New England private schools to our program and Endicott’s participation will help increase the recognition of the quality of schools in SAGE.” 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. “We’ve seen our number of participating students nearly triple” Dr. Johnston stated. “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.”

More about Tuition Rewards: SAGE’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 SAGE’s Financial Partners and use Tuition Reward by sending their children to participating schools. SAGE’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 “do the right thing,” which is to save for college; offering Tuition Rewards is how SAGE’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 “SAGE's goal is to grow our program.” 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

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

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 “…[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.”

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

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

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.

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

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

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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Actyl Immigration Launches Social Media Campaign for Foreign Students in Canada

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

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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Centennial Vision of Turkey Discussed in the Triangle Area

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
CipherOptics

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

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

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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Health/Parenting News: New Survey Shows Exposure to Kids Puts Parents at Greater Risk for Illness

Health/Parenting News: New Survey Shows Exposure to Kids Puts Parents at Greater Risk for Illness

Integrative Health Expert Dr. Claire Wheeler says Prevention is important to reduce that risk

Nottingham, UK (PRWEB) November 13, 2008

A new survey of U. S. adults, 18+, for Sambucol black elderberry immune-boosting supplement (http://www. sambucolusa. com/product. html) finds that parents are significantly more at risk for colds and flu when they have children in the household (71% vs. 53% for those with no children at home), yet this same population of parents are the ones least likely to focus on prevention, such as getting the flu shot (68% of those with a child/children in their household say they do not get flu shots).

Additionally, according to the survey, conducted by Harris Interactive for Sambucol (http://www. sambucolusa. com), approximately one in four adults,18-44, report that if someone in their family gets sick, they will usually get sick, too, with women reporting this at a more significant rate than men. One factor could be that around 30% of those age 18-44 report feeling "run down," compared to just 14% for those 55+ (those least likely to have young children at home).

"It is important that adults, especially those with children living at home, take extra precautions to prevent colds and flu, because children are great spreaders of germs," says Claire Wheeler, M. D., instructor at Portland State University's School of Public Health and former fellow at the prestigious Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine program at the University of Arizona. "And, when kids are sick, many moms have the natural inclination to hover over their children, offering lots of hugs and kisses to make them feel better, which further serves to provide the contact that passes these viruses."

Dr. Wheeler's advice on how to keep your family healthy this cold/flu season:

•Get plenty of zzzz's. Make sure you get at least seven hours of sleep every night - sleep deprivation is a very powerful immune suppressant; children should get nine to 11 hours nightly.
•Stop, breathe and relax. Stress is known to be bad for immune function. Learn, practice and master at least one good stress management technique, such as breathing, meditation, daily yoga or stretching; even a daily walk or jotting your thoughts down in a journal can help your mind re-focus and relax. Since parents tend to be stressed out, this can play a huge factor in their immune function.
•Get moving. Exercise is a powerful immune booster, and even a little is better than nothing. This includes both cardio and weight training or a simple 20 minute walk to get the heart rate going.
•Drink up. Toxins build up and strain immunity when you don't get enough water in your diet. Coffee, alcohol and beverages with sugar, such as juices, actually dehydrate the body, increasing the need for water. For every non-water beverage you drink, follow up with a glass of water.
•Have fun! Laughter has been shown in laboratory studies to have a positive impact on immune function. Consider adding a humor break to your day - tell a funny story to your kids - whatever breaks the tension and makes you laugh will help.
•Snuggle up. Though it is hard to find "private time" with your partner when you have little kids running around the house, some studies show that having sex a few times a week is associated with longevity, especially for men. This seems to work in part through positive changes in immune function, and it can go a long way in helping to reduce some stress.
•Supplement your diet. The majority of people do not get enough nutrients from a regular diet to support strong immune function, including the amount of antioxidants needed. Sambucol® (http://www. sambucolusa. com) is a drug-free, high-antioxidant, black elderberry extract that has been clinically tested in published studies and used for years to help support the immune system. Sambucol® Kids is for children two years and older, that has a delicious berry flavor kids will love.
•Let there be light. If the darker days of fall and winter make you feel sad, irritable or depressed, your immune function could be at risk. Consider getting a full-spectrum light for your desk or speak to your healthcare professional about taking a serotonin-enhancing supplement to keep your brain chemistry on the positive side during the darker days of winter.

For more information about immune boosting, visit www. sambucolusa. com.

Note to Media: For more information or to set up an interview with Dr. Wheeler, contact Rachahd Tosado at Robin Leedy & Associates, (914) 241-008, ext. 15, or. Copies of the clinical studies, press materials and review products are available. Visit the Sambucol online newsroom at http://www. corporatenews. net/cgi-bin/pc200v3.php? pccl=24859 (http://www. corporatenews. net/cgi-bin/pc200v3.php? pccl=24859).

Survey Methodology
Harris Interactive® fielded the study on behalf of Sambucol® black elderberry supplement from October 8-10, 2008 via its QuickQuerySM online omnibus service, interviewing a nationwide sample of 2,212 U. S. adults aged 18 years and older. Data were weighted using propensity score weighting to be representative of the total U. S. adult population on the basis of region, age within gender, education, household income, race/ethnicity, and propensity to be online. No estimates of theoretical sampling error can be calculated; a full methodology is available.

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The Jenzabar Foundation Announces 2009 Student Leadership Award Winners

The Jenzabar Foundation Announces 2009 Student Leadership Award Winners

Foundation to Grant A Total of $50,000 for Ten Student-Led Programs

Boston, MA (Vocus) May 29, 2009

The Jenzabar Foundation (http://www. jenzabar. net/about_jbar/Foundation. html) today announced the winners of its 2009 Student Leadership Awards, recognizing ten student-led campus groups and projects that have made a significant contribution to better the world outside of their institutions of higher education. The winners of the second annual Student Leadership Awards have demonstrated a commitment to making a difference through community service, and their campus groups will receive a $5,000 grant to continue their work. 

Nearly 150 Student Leadership Award submissions were received from students, non-profit organizations, and institutions across the globe, representing ongoing activities or projects completed during the 2008-2009 academic year. The nominations were evaluated according to the community service or humanitarian endeavors' beneficiary impact, campus influence, model, outcome, and presentation. The 2009 award winners are as follows:
 Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, California - SOURCE: SOURCE is a student-run organization that consults with local nonprofits in order to improve their operations and effectiveness. The organization was created by Claremont McKenna College students in 2005. The professional services that SOURCE offers to local nonprofits are entirely free of charge and assist the nonprofits in their delivery of services to their clients. During the 2008-2009 academic year, SOURCE worked closely with six local nonprofit organizations, serving a wide range of clientele. During the fall of 2008, SOURCE's partner organizations served more than 320 clients through the following nonprofit service providers.

 Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin - M3C Fellows (AmeriCorps): An Edgewood College student and AmeriCorps (M3C) volunteer, Stacie Pinzl, has provided critical leadership and coordination for a central campus volunteers program that provides after-school support to children in one of Madison's largest homeless shelters. Over the 2008-2009 academic year, Stacie has single-handedly organized and coordinated an ongoing effort to recruit Edgewood College student volunteers, making it feasible to operate the after-school recreational programming for children in the Madison shelter.

 Episcopal Ministry at MIT, Cambridge, MA - Lutheran Episcopal Ministry: Steven Peters, an MIT student, has helped churches in the Boston area renovate their facilities and change their building usage habits to conserve energy and lower heating bills. Because of his work, several congregations in the Boston area are wasting less energy and are able to redirect funds to programs serving children and others in need in the local neighborhoods. Steve has helped these churches find practical ways to live into their theology of caring for creation and has inspired other students at MIT to reach out to the community with their skills.

 Flagler College, St. Augustine, Florida - Flagler College Students in Free Enterprise: Flagler College Students in Free Enterprise prepares student leaders to create a better world for everyone. Their outreach programs are designed to create economic opportunity for others by helping them solve real world problems. 50 Flagler College Students in Free Enterprise from many different academic disciplines work together to create programs that positively impact lives and teach young working adults about the impact of dishonesty on businesses, people and the economy. FCSIFE partnered with Winmark Corporation to create employee training videos dealing with ethical behavior in a retail setting to promote and encourage thought and discussion on the ethical aspects of life and how it relates to specific issues in the workplace.

 Franklin Pierce University, Rindge, New Hampshire - Reality Check: Reality Check is a student-created and student-run community service group at Franklin Pierce University. Through dramatic skits at schools and other venues, the students bring difficult issues teens are facing into the open, addressing suicide, drunk driving, drug use, cutting, domestic violence, and help them see there are ways to make healthy choices. Reality Check was created by a sophomore student in 1997, and since has presented for many public and non-profit schools and organizations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. In the past year, the group has reached approximately 2,000 individuals.

 Grove City College, Grove City, PA - The Student Philanthropy Project: The Student Philanthropy Project was launched at Grove City College to provide an opportunity to help fulfill The College's mission to encourage students the development of moral character shaped by Christian principles who are prepared to serve as responsible citizens and leaders of society. By integrating philanthropy into the classroom, giving students a forum for hands-on experience in researching and supporting non-profit service organizations, the Project helps students learn how to be engaged citizens and to understand the important role philanthropy plays in the health of local communities. In 2008 $4,000 dollars contributed to Grove City College for this purpose was awarded in three grants of $2,000, $1,000, and $1,000 respectively. Students planned and hosted an award ceremony for the three finalists selected through the class project.

 Keuka College, Keuka Park, NY - Up 'til Dawn Program: Up 'til Dawn is a student led and run philanthropic program in which college students nationwide raise funds for and awareness of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The student leadership committee worked with the St. Jude's field director to set fund raising and awareness goals for the current school year. Over 100 Keuka College students teamed up to write more than 2,000 letters reaching all of Keuka's 963 on-campus students with information about St. Jude's, and raised more than $9,000 for St. Jude's Research Hospital. The Keuka Up 'til Dawn program has, to date, raised more money than the other first year programs and matched or exceeded funds raised by more established programs at larger schools.

 The University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK, - SENEA Project: The SENEA Project presents technologically appropriate energy solutions to the millions of underprivileged minority residents of northeastern Asia. SENEA team members design sustainable systems out of raw materials that are available in the region and priced reasonably for the target community. A primary outcome of the SENEA Project is the construction of a model home and greenhouse called the Sustainable Shepherd's Residence (SSR), which was designed to keep the plants and soil from freezing even in the harsh sub-Siberian winters of the region. The project site has already been visited by the mayors of several local villages, provincial policy makers and representatives of many other foreign and domestic NGOs working in the region. The SENEA team has been invited to return during the summer of 2009 and has requests from six different sites for sustainable energy model projects.

 The University of Dubuque, Dubuque, Illinois - Web of Life Student Environmental Organization: Web of Life is a leader in environmental awareness and education within the Dubuque community. On campus, Web of Life regularly raises environmental awareness and promotes environmental stewardship through informational campaigns and activities. University of Dubuque's Web of Life Student Environmental Organization has impacted student involvement in environmental awareness and education programming within the Dubuque community, from the group's ongoing participation in a highway clean-up program to their effort to restore Osprey, a fish eating bird of prey, back into eastern Iowa.

 University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, Indiana - One Block at a Time: One Block at a Time, in cooperation with the Haitian Health Foundation, is an organization whose focus is to provide homes and other assistance for the impoverished people of Haiti. University of Saint Francis student, Cortney Shepard, has motivated different campus clubs to create novel means of fund-raising for the purchase of infant formula. Cortney provided the groups with suggested fund-raiser ideas, but encouraged them to come up with ideas that suited their specific areas. Each club that volunteered to help was assigned a particular month to promote the formula project and raise funds. The response was so positive that often there were two groups working simultaneously to create awareness and collect money. As of March 2009, she has been instrumental in securing $3,300 for an infant formula project and collecting donations from student fund-raising efforts and the general public.

"We received so many outstanding nominations this year that we decided to award an additional three student-led activities rather than the planned seven," said Bob Maginn, Chairman of the Jenzabar Foundation and CEO and Chairman of the Board of Jenzabar, Inc. "Honorees should be extremely proud of their accomplishments and the beneficiary outcomes they have made possible through their efforts. We are eager to help these individuals progress as student leaders and continue to make a positive impact on society."

About The Jenzabar Foundation:
The Jenzabar Foundation (http://www. jenzabar. net/about_jbar/Foundation. html) is the philanthropic arm of Jenzabar, Inc. The Foundation issues grants to institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations with similarly aligned missions, and helps promote the activities of grant recipients within their communities and on a global level. The Jenzabar Foundation is incorporated as a "charitable," non-governmental, non-profit private foundation that receives its funding from the corporation--Jenzabar, Inc.--whose name it bears. Foundation grants are managed by the Foundation itself or through partner organizations. For more information please visit The Foundation Web site at www. thejenzabarfoundation. org].

Contact:
Carina Ganias
The Jenzabar Foundation
Carina. Ganias (at) jenzabar (dot) net
617-492-9099 ext. 365

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Don’t Forget Social Networking for Recruiting, Says nowHIRE

Don’t Forget Social Networking for Recruiting, Says nowHIRE

New white paper advises companies to consider the applicant experience when building their career site.

Detroit, MI (PRWEB) August 7, 2008

Social media has changed the game in recruiting. Organizations need to be creative and compelling in their communications to attract the best job candidates, and support it with an interactive career site (http://www. nowhire. com/register_SN_whitepaper. htm).

In Social Networking and Your Career Site: Innovating for a Better Applicant Experience (http://www. nowhire. com/register_SN_whitepaper. htm), applicant tracking vendor nowHIRE urges organizations to take the time to understand the new breed of applicants. Job seekers today are highly connected through online social networking (http://www. nowhire. com/register_SN_whitepaper. htm) sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and MySpace. And they expect that same level of interaction from potential employers.

“Static career sites no longer work,” said Joseph Impastato, president of nowHIRE. “Many of the applicants live online, and expect more than one-way communications from companies they’d like to work for. Companies need to reach out with new media like blogging and video tours, which brands their company as forward-thinking and applicant-friendly.”

Since applicants are consumers of the corporate brand, companies that design or redo their career site must remember specific candidate demographics. These include the age of the applicants, what their primary language is, their education level and what type of job they’re looking for (hourly or salaried).

Since career sites are the front end that integrates into the company’s hiring system, companies can do much to keep the conversation going. Pre-screening assessments (http://www. nowhire. com/register_SN_whitepaper. htm) should be designed so applicants can stop and start on their own time. Automated responses to applicant interaction personalize the company’s keep-in-touch communications (such as interview scheduling, status checks, etc.)

The nowHIRE application tracking system is the only system on the market focused on the applicant experience. nowHIRE provides the frontline technical support for candidates, with experts that respond to their questions quickly. Candidates can check their status online, and the system supports multiple languages. All these functions help candidates feel valued and respected during the application process.

To discover other key considerations for social media interaction and today’s applicants, download a copy of the white paper, “Social Networking and Your Career Site: Innovating for a Better Applicant Experience,” at http://www. nowhire. com/register_SN_whitepaper. htm (http://www. nowhire. com/register_SN_whitepaper. htm).

About nowHIRE

Since 1998, nowHIRE has been a premier provider of applicant tracking systems for companies of every size within diverse vertical markets. Their industry-defining solutions feature fully integrated, Web-based recruiting and applicant tracking software modules. Companies are able to configure the software to their specific recruiting needs—whether it be for hourly, salaried, internal or contingent employees, or any combination thereof. nowHIRE’s solutions give clients what they call “Zoom”—the competitive edge.

Media Contact:
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Accurate Background Introduces New Vice President of Technology

Accurate Background Introduces New Vice President of Technology

Stephen Schultz joins the company with more than 15 years of technology experience.

Lake Forest, Calif. (PRWEB) January 5, 2010

Accurate Background, a leader in the background screening (https://www. accuratebackground. com/products/background_screening. htm) industry, is pleased to announce the addition of Stephen Schultz as their new Vice President of Technology.

Schultz joins Accurate Background (https://www. accuratebackground. com) with more than 15 years of experience in technical environments across a variety of industries. During his career, Schultz has specialized in network and application security, system integration, and process and procedure development. He was most recently the Security Director at California State University where he was responsible for the operational management of a complex system infrastructure in support of the Oracle/PeopleSoft enterprise system, known as the Common Management System (CMS). CMS is the largest administration system of its kind in higher education and is utilized by all 23 California State University campuses with an estimated 450,000 users.

In his new role with Accurate Background, Schultz will be responsible for overseeing the product development, programming and technology departments to maintain and improve security initiatives as well as ensure timely delivery of technology enhancements and system integrations (https://www. accuratebackground. com/products/integration_solutions. htm).

"Stephen's strong technology background is instrumental in our continuous objective to develop industry-leading technology that is designed with the latest security protocols in place and simplifies the background screening process for our clients," said Dave Dickerson, president of Accurate Background. "His expertise and knowledge will certainly elevate our already impressive and innovative technology offerings."

About Accurate Background
Accurate Background, a nationwide company based in Lake Forest, Calif., is a technology leader in the background screening field. They continue to be at the forefront in their industry, offering innovative background check and security research products to organizations nationwide and globally. Through expert leadership and a commitment to quality information, they have illustrated their ability to meet the needs of their clients in employment screening, vendor certification and fraud prevention. They are HX-XML Certified and recently launched AccurateNow (https://j2ee. accuratebackground. com/accuratenow. com), a background screening solution for small to midsize businesses. In 2008, they were ranked for the third year in a row on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 and their pre-employment screening solution was awarded the American Bankers Association's exclusive endorsement through its affiliate, the Corporation for American Banking. For more information about Accurate Background and its products, call 800.784.3911 or visit their web site at www. accuratebackground. com.

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PAIRS Foundation Offering Free Classes to Help Combat Veterans Impacted by PTSD

PAIRS Foundation Offering Free Classes to Help Combat Veterans Impacted by PTSD

The nonprofit PAIRS Foundation will offer a series of free 90-minute online classes this month to help returning combat veterans and family members impacted by PTSD. Early intervention through effective education and skills training is critical for combat veterans and families.

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) November 11, 2009

The nonprofit PAIRS Foundation will offer a series of free 90-minute online classes this month to help returning combat veterans and family members impacted by PTSD. "Early intervention through effective education and skills training is critical for combat veterans and family members," said Seth Eisenberg (http://setheisenberg. pairs. com), President and CEO of PAIRS Foundation (http://www. pairs. com).

An estimated one in five U. S. veterans returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan is reported to have symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Eisenberg said. Symptoms include flashbacks and nightmares that may cause memory and attention problems, anxiety, irritability, depression, insomnia, isolation and withdrawal. PTSD also impacts many others; an estimated quarter of a million Americans will develop PTSD at some point in their lives after a terrifying experience, from car accidents to hurricanes, abuse, rape and other traumatic events.

Eisenberg delivered a plenary address at the "Spiritual Trauma of War" conference sponsored by the Veterans Administration in Chicago this month and a workshop for VA professionals on educational approaches to help couples impacted by combat deployment improve communication, emotional understanding, and strengthen marriages (http://participant. pairs. com/about).

PAIRS Foundation is actively collaborating with the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center and other military and VA facilities nationwide to help active duty, reserve, guard, veterans and family members impacted by combat deployment.

"We're honored that our collaboration with the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center was recently selected as a 'Best Practice' by the Veterans Administration," Eisenberg said.

Chaplain Ron Craddock, Chief of Chaplain Services at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, said the program is making a difference. "PAIRS is changing the lives of returning combat veterans and their spouses," he said.

"Combat deployment can significantly impact couple relationships," said Eisenberg. "The added impact of PTSD and TBI on many returning veterans requires urgent attention."

Eisenberg cited research conducted on a pilot group at Charlie Norwood that showed a 25 percent increase in the number of couples experiencing marital distress following deployment. "Early, effective intervention is needed to reduce the impact on these couples and their children," Eisenberg said, "Curriculum-based educational programs based on emotional literacy can make an immediate difference for these soldiers and their families," Eisenberg said.

"Following a weekend PAIRS retreat for returning combat veterans and spouses," Eisenberg said, "the percentage of couples able to effectively communicate with each other increased from 26 to 79 percent."

Laurie Ott of the CSRA Wounded Warrior Care Project (http://www. projectaugusta. org/index. htm) in Augusta, GA was one of the program sponsors. "PAIRS is exactly what we were looking for in terms of real relationship skills for combat-returned and wounded warriors and their spouses," she said. "Our survey before and after PAIRS shows a profound impact on both couples' perception of their relationship and hope for the future... helping our heroes and their families reconnect after combat, and giving them the skills to improve their relationships and communication."

PAIRS Foundation, Inc., is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization established in 1983 to develop, refine and deliver educational programs that enhance interpersonal relationships, conduct research and train course leaders.

For more information, contact PAIRS at 877 PAIRS 4U (724 7748) or visit www. pairs. com. A current schedule of classes is available online (http://consumer. pairs. com).

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Hull Barrett Attorneys Licensed in Georgia & South Carolina

Hull Barrett Attorneys Licensed in Georgia & South Carolina

Hull Barrett’s Thomas L. Cathey & Chris Driver sworn into the South Carolina Bar

Augusta, GA (Vocus) October 4, 2010

Hull Barrett, PC is pleased to announce that Thomas L. Cathey and Chris Driver have been sworn into the South Carolina bar. The South Carolina Bar began in 1884 as an organization of approximately 200 lawyers. Today the Bar serves more than 13,000 members through a variety of programs and services designed to advance justice, professionalism and understanding of the law.

Hull Barrett, PC now has 13 attorneys who are licensed to practice in both Georgia and South Carolina. “Real estate and labor and employment matters are important issues to businesses in South Carolina and Georgia,” said Rand Hanna, senior member at Hull Barrett. “Having more attorneys who can provide representation in both states in these and other related matters helps our firm better serve the CSRA area and outlying areas in both states.”

Tom graduated cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Chappell Hill School of Law in 2000. Senior member of Hull Barrett’s labor and employment practice group, Tom is licensed to practice in Georgia, North Carolina and now South Carolina. His practice focuses in the area of general civil litigation with extensive experience in employment litigation, governmental liability and public employment litigation and worker’s compensation law. Using his vast knowledge of state and federal employment laws and keeping up to date on current employment trends, Tom is equipped to counsel a number of public and private entities in employment and personnel matters, including employee discipline and termination issues. From his first hand experience and to better serve clients, Tom has drafted employment policies and handbooks that meet the business needs of the employer and comply with state and federal regulations. He also assist employers during investigations by the EEOC or Department of Labor and helps employers navigate personnel matters with attention to the intersection of worker’s compensation laws, the American with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act.

Chris graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2002. Since joining Hull Barrett, he has practiced in the areas of construction and real estate law, both transactional and litigation, with a focus on the use and enjoyment of real estate, including land use, zoning, eminent domain, and property rights. He also practices local government law and has been Columbia County’s primary counsel for its right-of-way acquisitions and eminent domain litigation. Chris is instrumental in working with both large national employers and small local businesses for their transactional needs and provides counsel to help prevent litigation. He is a member of the institute of city and county attorneys and currently serves on the board of the Kiwanis Club of Augusta.

About Hull Barrett, PC:
Hull Barrett, PC is a full service law firm with 28 attorneys firm wide. The firm is engaged in a general civil practice providing a broad range of legal services with an emphasis on general litigation, trials and appeals; securities and corporate law; mergers, acquisitions and public offerings; local government law and eminent domain actions; health care; computer and technology law; internet ventures; trademark and copyright law; taxation; public finance; commercial real estate; construction law and disputes; employment law; banking law; insurance law; trusts, estate planning and probate; First Amendment and media law and environmental matters. Hull Barrett represents a broad client base of major corporations, small businesses, professional entities, financial and lending institutions, local governments, public authorities, public utilities, railroad companies, insurance companies, health care institutions and individuals.

Hull Barrett is also a member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms (Primerus), which is the leading alliance of small and medium-sized, top-rated, independent firms. Primerus has 160 law firms located in Canada, China, Cyprus, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Mexico, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, and 44 states in the United States. Primerus firms provide clients with responsive, partner-level service at reasonable fees. Law firms in the U. S. and Canada must be AV-rated using the Martindale-Hubbell peer review service. For firms outside of North America, consideration is given to respected resources, such as, Chambers Global Guide, Legal 500 EMEA, and IFLR 1000. Additionally, once approved for membership, every Primerus firm is audited, annually, to ensure that the legal services they continue to provide to clients are of a consistent, high quality, year after year. Each member is committed to the following standards: Integrity, Excellent Work Product, Reasonable Fees, Continuing Legal Education, Civility and Community Service.

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Agency Offers HUD-approved Home Buyer Education Class Saturday, March 27, 2010

Agency Offers HUD-approved Home Buyer Education Class Saturday, March 27, 2010

Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management is pleased to announce the expansion of their First Time Homebuyer seminar to the Las Vegas community.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) March 19, 2010

Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management, a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, offers a free First-Time Homebuyer class where prospective homeowners can learn what to expect in the home buying process.

Springboard's pre-purchase education class is approved by HUD www. hud. gov, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac. Upon completing the First-Time Homebuyer class, participants will receive a certificate of achievement. The certificate meets the requirement of many mortgage lenders and eligibility requirements for down payment assistance, closing cost assistance and affordable homebuyer programs.

Springboard is pleased to announce the expansion of their First Time Homebuyer seminar to the Las Vegas community. Headquartered in Riverside, California, Springboard has branch offices in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. Springboard is a nonprofit consumer credit counseling and comprehensive housing counseling agency that works to strengthen communities and improve the lives of consumers by offering services that promote financial literacy, homeownership and a healthy economy.

“We’re very pleased to offer first time homebuyer education to the Las Vegas community,” said Melinda Opperman Springboard’s senior vice president of community outreach and industry relations. “As we continue to weather the worst housing crisis in 60 years, studies indicate that consumers who receive pre-purchase education are less likely to default on their loan,” said Opperman.

Springboard’s seminar to the Las Vegas community will be held Saturday, March 27 from 11:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. at the Las Vegas Library located at 833 Las Vegas Boulevard North, Las Vegas, NV 89101. A light lunch will be provided.

The workshop is free however registration is required. Two hours of course prep time are also required and may be completed online. To register, call 800.947.3752, ext. 7820 or send an email to education(at)credit(dot)org.

About Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management
SPRINGBOARD® Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit personal financial education and counseling organization founded in 1974. Springboard is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency and a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, a national organization of nonprofit credit counseling agencies. The agency offers personal financial education and assistance with credit counseling, housing counseling, debt and money management through educational programs and confidential counseling. Springboard is accredited by the Council on Accreditation, signifying high standards for agency governance, fiscal integrity, counselor certification and service delivery policies. The agency provides pre-bankruptcy counseling and debtor education as mandated by the bankruptcy reform law. The agency has locations in California, Arizona and Nevada and offers face-to-face and nationwide phone counseling services. For more information on Springboard, call 1-800 WISE PLAN (1-800-947-3752) ext. 7750 or visit their web site at www. credit. org.

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GlobalSign Releases Code Signing Certificates for Individual Software Developers

GlobalSign Releases Code Signing Certificates for Individual Software Developers

GlobalSign’s publicly trusted Code Signing Certificates now available to qualified Independent Software Developers.

RSA San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 2, 2010

GlobalSign Inc (www. globalsign. com), one of the longest established Certification Authorities (CA) and specialists in supplying Digital Identities used to authenticate the publisher of software and produce tamper evident virtual “shrink-wrapped” software, has today announced the introduction of GlobalSign’s Code Signing Certificates for Individual Developers. GlobalSign Code Signing Certificates support many popular developer platforms ranging from Microsoft Authenticode (including the new Windows 7 and VBA) to Adobe AIR.

Up until recently, developers of downloadable software had little choice on how to secure their application, protect their brand identity, and reduce download abandonment due to un-trusted warning messages that result from unsigned or self-signed code. More and more operating systems insist that code available for installation be digitally signed to provide the recipient assurances that the identity of the publisher has been verified by an independent and trusted source and that the code was not altered after it was signed. Pop-ups ranging from Running Unsigned Code / Executables can be dangerous! to Publisher = Unknown; “Are you sure you want to install this application to you computer have significant negative business impact, slowing distribution as would-be installers are cautioned to pause or even abandon installation completely.

GlobalSign will continue to offer Code Signing Certificates to publishers affiliated with legal organizations such as enterprise, educational institutes, and government entities; however independent software developers will now be provided an alternative method to obtain a “vetted” digital identity using alternative identity verification processes focused on the individual applicant. In both the case of individual software developers and organization software vendors, the end user experience will be the same in that a trusted message will appear encouraging increased downloads and installations.

“GlobalSign sees expanding publicly trusted code signing to individual developers as an important way to increase the security model for applications developed on key platforms such as Microsoft Authenticode and Adobe AIR. Delivering a secure method to publish software to both Organizations and Independent software developers moves the market one step closer to expecting publically verifiable code as the standard for acceptance.” according to Lila Kee, Director of Product Marketing.

For more information on GlobalSign Code Signing Products, please visit:
Http://www. globalsign. com/code-signing/ (http://www. globalsign. com/code-signing/)

About GlobalSign
Established in 1996 and as a WebTrust accredited public certificate authority, GlobalSign offers publicly trusted SSL Certificates, EV SSL, Managed SSL Services, S/MIME email security and Code Signing for use on all platforms including mobile devices. Its Trusted Root solution uses the widely embedded GlobalSign Root CA certificates to provide immediate PKI trust for Microsoft Certificate Services and internal PKI, eliminating the costs of using untrusted Root Certificates. Its partnership with Adobe to provide Certified Document Services (CDS) enables secure digitally signed PDF documents, certified transcripts and e-invoices. These core Digital Certificate solutions allow its thousands of authenticated customers to conduct secure online transactions, data transfer, distribution of tamper-proof code, and protection of online identities for secure email and access control. The company has a history of innovation within the online security industry and has offices in the US, UK, Belgium, Japan, and China.

GMO Internet Group
GMO Internet Group, headquartered in Japan, is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services worldwide. The group holds top domestic market share in domain registration, web hosting, and payment processing and provides a host of other Internet services including global online security services, e-commerce solutions, and Internet advertising to both businesses and individuals. At the centre of the group is GMO Internet, Inc. a company listed on the prestigious first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE: 9449). Please visit www. gmo. jp/en (http://www. gmo. jp/en) for further details.

For further details please contact:

Steve Waite
GlobalSign
+603-570-7060 / 1-877-SSLGLOBAL

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Boris’ Bright Idea - The Mayor adds Tim Campbell to his team

Boris’ Bright Idea - The Mayor adds Tim Campbell to his team

Tim Campbell, of BBC's 'The Apprentice' fame and now CEO of Bright Ideas Trust, has been appointed the Mayor's Ambassador for Training and Apprenticeships.

(PRWeb UK) July 11, 2010

Boris Johnson's drive to create more apprenticeships and training opportunities across London has steered him towards Tim Campbell, CEO of Bright Ideas Trust. He has appointed Tim as the Mayor's Ambassador for Training and Enterprise.

As CEO of Bright Ideas Trust, Tim is helping young people aged 16-30 develop their business idea. They offer support in the form of funding as well as continual advice from business experts. Tim stated “Through my discussions with the Mayor’s team the synergy of their goals and ours became obvious. We both wish to improve the situation for young people in London and feel in these particular times, things are very difficult”.

Initially, the voluntary role will focus on a major campaign to increase the number of apprentices across London and develop the Mayor’s overall apprenticeship strategy. The Mayor also wants to draw on Tim’s unique motivational, business and leadership skills to inspire business and Londoners and companies to develop and become involved in new training opportunities, as well as setting up new businesses in the capital. The Mayor felt Tim, through his role at Bright Ideas Trust, was “incredibly suited to this important challenge, bringing extensive business experience and investment in London's aspiring entrepreneurs.“

On his appointment, Tim commented “London is a great city of opportunity brimming with ideas and talent that we continually harness. There is also a huge, untapped talent pool hidden within businesses and individuals across our capital. The key to unlocking it is the development of real in-work training initiatives that allow people to realise their potential and businesses to develop those home-grown skills to the benefit of the company.

“Some of those on apprenticeships will come up with bright ideas for creating wealth and this will also be a key focus for me. I am looking forward to working closely with the Mayor and his team in supporting exciting new training opportunities across London."

Boris Johnson believes “London’s future prosperity depends on the quality and skills of its workforce and it is essential at this time that we step up a gear in our drive to create more training opportunities across the city. His [Tim’s] understanding of London and its businesses, plus his unwavering enthusiasm, will inspire and motivate others to ingrain training initiatives into the heart of their business planning and make the most of the talent we have in London."

Notes to editors

1.  The Mayor’s Ambassador for Training and Enterprise is an unpaid, voluntary role.
2.  Tim is CEO of Bright Ideas Trust, which invests in start-up businesses started by Londoners who are Not in Employment, Education or Training. For more info on Bright Ideas Trust go to www. brightideastrust. com

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