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DPA e-learning staff awareness course more beneficial than disciplinary action

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:59:47 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/IT Governance Ltd, the DPA and information security specialist provider is advising organisations that staff awareness training is crucial for reducing the likelihood of data breaches caused by human mistake. The DPA Staff Awareness eLearning course is the most efficient and effective way of informing employees of the Data Protection Act (DPA) requirements and ensuring they meet their obligations under the DPA. Find out more here: www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/3392.

Alan Calder, CEO of IT Governance says, 'Public departments should be urgently deploying DPA e-learning as the most cost effective method available for enabling staff to meet their DPA obligations. Using e-learning across the organisation, equips staff to deal with the range of DPA-related issues they encounter, and significantly reduces the administrative cost of disciplinary actions, while simultaneously helping improve staff morale.'

Last week, The Independent revealed that members of staff at the Department for Work and Pension (DWP) are being reprimanded for breach of the rules governing the organisation's database. It has been reported that, between April 2010 and March 2011, a total of 513 DWP staff members were disciplined for "unauthorised disclosure of official, sensitive, private and/or personal information … to anyone". For the 10 months from April 2011 to this January, the figure was 463.

'Disciplinary action is hugely expensive and disruptive' adds Calder. 'There are more sophisticated means to deal with uninformed staff and mistakes. Increasing staff awareness and refreshing the staff knowledge is fundamental to reduce the amount of human mistakes and can be successfully achieved with a continuous and repetitive e-learning programme tailored to the organisation.'

The DPA Staff Awareness eLearning course can be customised to integrate the organisation's internal policies: www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/3392. It will help organisations provide staff with the knowhow to keep personal data safe.

Some of the benefits for organisations from deploying the DPA Staff Awareness eLearning course include:

• Massive financial cost savings in comparison to traditional training options.
• Minimal office disruption - staff train at their desks.
• Minimal administration - comprehensive reports available.
• Systematic evidence that training has actually been provided - underpinning disciplinary actions.
• Simple to use with relevant and informative content.

Find out more about the DPA Staff Awareness eLearning course here: www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/3392.

Call +44(0)845 070 1750 or email servicecentre@itgovernance.co.uk to enquire about multiuser licences and customisable versions.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Desi Aleksandrova Marketing Executive
+44 (0) 845 070 1750
daleksandrova@itgovernance.co.uk

NOTES TO EDITORS

IT Governance Ltd is the one-stop shop for books, tools, training and consultancy for Governance, Risk Management and Compliance. It is a leading authority on data security and IT governance for business and the public sector. IT Governance is 'non-geek', approaching IT issues from a non-technology background and talking to management in its own language. Its customer base spans Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia. More information is available at www.itgovernance.co.uk.

Universal Web Consulting Fosters Key Skills for 'Social Entrepreneurs'

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:11:57 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ A new CNBC blog post highlights outside-the-box thinking and social media implementation as keys to small business distinction, yet many small business owners struggle with these skills. A company called Universal Web Consulting is seeking to change that.

There are more and more small businesses being launched all the time. While this might be good overall news for the state of small business in the U.S., it poses its own set of problems for those seeking small business success. More than ever before, it is crucial for a small business owner to stand out from the competition—and a new blog entry from CNBC offers some tips for doing precisely that. The article highlights the importance of strategic, outside-the-box implementation of social media, citing social networks as crucial for small business success and distinction. In spite of this, many small business owners struggle to use social networks effectively—but a company called Universal Web Consulting is seeking to change that.

Universal Web Consulting is a company long renowned for offering Web-based, business-minded tutorials to small business owners. In the past, the company has provided online education on such topics as web design, affiliate networking, and even the fundamentals of HTML. In light of the ever-increasing prominence of social marketing, however, Universal Web Consulting has unveiled a new series of tutorials that are strictly centered on social marketing tips and techniques.

The company's training courses are all offered through online videos, and all are designed to be accessible to small business owners. What this means is that Universal Web Consulting's new social marketing training classes are engineered with the hectic schedule of the small business owner in mind. Small business owners can learn on their own time and at their own pace, simply through watching the videos provided.

Additionally, these training courses are made to appeal to the bottom-line sensibilities of the small business owner. The classes focus on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ as tools for generating profits. Universal Web Consulting teaches how to effectively and efficiently use these social networks to grow revenues and ultimately improve a small business' visibility.

While Universal Web Consulting was founded by various professionals from the online marketing industry, the company's classes are designed to be accessible even to the novice. In fact, even a small business owner with no previous experience in social networking or in digital marketing can learn to use these tools strategically.

Universal Web Consulting is making these new social marketing classes the company's top priority, but they also continue to offer their customers an array of tutorials on other topics. Small business owners can pick and choose the classes that hold the most appeal to them, and ultimately learn to use digital marketing technology to make their companies more successful.

Universal Web Consulting is an online educational resource that provides learning modules to assist Internet entrepreneurs in building and subsequently promoting their websites. The courses offered by the Universal Web Consulting program address a diverse topic list, including social media marketing. Furthermore, individuals who capitalize on the opportunity that Universal Web Consulting presents have access to courses in HTML, blogging, Google AdWords, SEO marketing, pay-per-click marketing, eBay marketing, and much more.

To learn more about Universal Web Consulting, and the classes that the organization offers, visit www.universalwebconsulting.com.

Media Contact:
Michael McGarety
800-459-2457

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Castle Comfort Stairlifts Helps Students With Exam Revision Guide

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:11:38 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ A light hearted article giving tips about exam revision for students.

With the exam season in full swing in the UK, Castle Comfort Stairlifts who are known for helping older family members through difficult life stages with the help of mobility equipment like stairlifts have released an Exam Revision Guide to help younger members of the family through their stressful time.

This article takes 5 easy actionable tips from their guide to help students who are readying themselves for A Levels or Degree Exams shortly. Castle Comfort are known for their unique marketing approaches and feel that people of all ages should be aware of stairlifts, not just the elderly or disabled. With increasing life expectancy most people will be living a lot longer, and hopefully in their own home with aids such as stairlifts to help them.

Here are their top 5 tips

1) Get plenty of rest. Cramming until the morning of an exam through the night will not help any information to stay in the mind. Facts and information need time to percolate so we advise every student to take naps and get plenty of sleep in the approach to exam time.
2) Stay hydrated. Water not wine. Even though the student union bar may be calling, it is advisable to avoid too much alcohol in these important days and weeks of exams. As we are 80% water we function best when we maintain the fluid balance in our bodies so we advise each student to drink plenty of juice, water or cordial.
3) Stretch out. Light exercise and stretching can give a switch off from the purely mental processing of study. Gently rolling the head around the shoulders, circling ones arms and shaking the wrists and fingers can help to avoid laptop slump when studying and writers cramp in the actual exams.
4) Boil it down. We recommend every student to skim read all of their notes and try to reduce them down to the main topics. Then to do the same with them until they have a few headings that sum up the information. Like this they will find that on the day of the exam the topic headings will springboard to all the other in-depth information they had previously noted about the subject.
5) Prepare the plan. Knowing in advance what to wear on exam day, and laying it out the night before helps to get set up right for the day. Gathering the correct equipment and stationery they will need, including spares too, will help to ensure there is no last minute stress.

Stairlifts are now so commonplace that most people will not believe that there is probably a stairlift installed on every street in Britain. Castle Comfort Stairlifts have at considerable expense commissioned a statistical professor, a computer scientist and a maths student to create a stairlift counter that updates in real time and shows the number of stairlifts being installed every day in Britain, complete with the number of people retiring and the overall UK population. Visitors can scroll down the Castle Comfort Stairlifts home page here to see the counter in action.

Choosing a stairlift can be a stressful time for the whole family, just like exam time, and the right advice can positively help all those involved. Castle Comfort aim to help all the family to easily achieve their goals for an independent life, whether they are young or old. For a free copy of their exam guide or their stairlift guide visitors can fill out the coupon on their contact page.

About Castle Comfort Stairlifts Ltd, 88, Hatton Garden, Holborn, London EC1N 8PG
020 7717 9797 The company started 15 years ago when the founder and proprietor Keith Simpson needed to get a stairlift for his own mother. Researching the many manufacturers and suppliers in the UK and abroad he discovered that one could be secured for nearly half the quoted cost of some of the other stairlifts that had been offered. Keith and his team aim to offer quality branded lifts at affordable prices.

Media Contact:
Keith Simpson
Castle Comfort Stairlifts Ltd
0207 717 9797
http://www.castlecomfortstairlifts.com

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Rhys W. Powell President & Founder Of Red Rabbit To Speak At America's Small Business Summit

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:11:07 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's annual event-America's Small Business Summit— May 21 - 23, 2012 unites small business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs from across the country to learn, network, and discuss common legislative and management concerns.

Rhys W. Powell, President & Founder of Red Rabbit and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses graduate, will be a featured speaker on a panel discussing job creation and economic development through public and private partnerships. He will be joined by Dina H. Powell, President, The Goldman Sachs Foundation and Letty Vélez, President & CEO, Chicago Mini Bus Travel. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses initiative has partnered with a network of community colleges and community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to provide small businesses with greater access to a practical business education, capital, and business support services.

Red Rabbit is a NYC-based healthy school meal provider to the NY metro area. Their kid-tested and approved menu, farm fresh and locally sourced food, interactive educational programs and easy to implement delivery system make it a favorite for schools, educators and parents looking for good nutritional and healthy food options for their students and children.

"Currently, we are serving more than 10,000 made from scratch meals and snacks a day to kids all over the New York metro area," Rhys Powell says. "We are fixing the school food system—one community at a time."

Red Rabbit is changing the system in three ways: Firstly, by partnering with local schools and providing them kid-tested, fresh, customized healthy meal programs. Secondly, by partnering with local farmers, suppliers and artisans to optimize the nutritional value of all of meals, to sustainability and to support and grow the local economy. Thirdly, by educating kids, teachers, families and communities about wellness, nutrition and healthy eating choices so they can make the right decisions for themselves when not in school. And the best is…this is all done at or below the current Federal reimbursement level.

For more information about the event, please go to:U.S. Chamber of Commerce Summit
For more info about Red Rabbit, please visit www.myredrabbit.com

Red Rabbit is a NYC-based healthy school meal provider to the NY metro area. Their kid-tested and approved menu offerings, farm fresh and locally sourced food, interactive educational programs and easy to implement delivery system make it a favorite for schools, educators and parents looking for good nutritional and healthy food options for their students and children. For more info please visit www.myredrabbit.com

Media Contact:
Naeema Arrastia
whynameus
347.288.6870
http://www.whynameus.com

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Red Rabbit Announces Special Event for Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Day

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:17:31 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/On May 19th with Red Rabbit Saturdays, parents and children learn how to make great-tasting meals & snacks while building life-long healthy eating habits!

As part of Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Day on May 19th, 2012 - Red Rabbit is hosting a special Red Rabbit Saturday. RR Saturdays take place twice a month on Saturday mornings from 10 AM-12 PM at the Red Rabbit kitchen in New York City. In these cooking labs, parents and children (age 8-13) learn age-appropriate kitchen skills, and learn to work together to make delicious, healthy treats. The cost for this event is $25 per parent and $10 per child.

"We have all heard the most recent news that 42% of Americans will be obese by 2030." Alison Croney, Director of Education at Red Rabbit says, "But did you know that nearly half of New York City's elementary school students—as well as 28% of the city's public high school students—are either overweight or obese." She continues, "A major contributor to this epidemic is the unhealthy food kids eat in school and home."

Red Rabbit is a NYC-based healthy school meal provider to the NY metro area. They are committed to helping all educators, parents and kids understand the importance of wellness, nutrition, healthy eating and where food comes from. Red Rabbit Saturdays are one of the innovative educational programs that Red Rabbit offers to the community-at-large to help establish healthy eating habits at not just an early age but any age.

"Red Rabbit Instructors and Special Guest Chefs lead cooking instruction, with a focus on seasonal, healthy and whole foods." Ms. Croney explains, "Afterwards, all participants will sit together to eat the healthy and energy producing lunch that will sustain those feel-good vibes throughout the day." She continues, "The ultimate goal is to show both parents and kids that eating healthy, even in what is called a food-desert, is not beyond reach. We can all live a healthy lifestyle when we are educated how to live it daily."

For registration or more information, please contact our Education Team education@myredrabbit.com. Or visit myredrabbit.com/events Space is limited so be sure to 'hop to it!'

Red Rabbit is a NYC-based healthy school meal provider to the NY metro area. Their kid-tested and approved menu offerings, farm fresh and locally sourced food, interactive educational programs and easy to implement delivery system make it a favorite for schools, educators and parents looking for good nutritional and healthy food options for their students and children. For more info please visit the Red Rabbit website

Media Contact:
Naeema Arrastia
whynameus
3472886870
http://www.whynameus.com

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Almeda University Celebrates Rising Popularity Of Online Education

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:03:31 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/Online education is a growing trend for both adults and children. Learning institutions that function through web-based instruction, like Almeda University, encourage early familiarization for online learning.

Every year more and more adults join online universities to further their many educational and career goals. These programs have benefited everyone from busy stay-at-home mom to college-aged students who face a plethora of time restrictions. Almeda University is among these promising establishments, and is an institution that is dedicated to structuring personalized learning through online coursework.

A recent report from Voice of America states that adults are not the only individuals taking advantage of what web-based classrooms have to offer. Many parents are enrolling their young children and teenagers in online instruction courses to better fit the needs of the student. In Washington, D.C. the Community Academy Public Charter School Online (CAPCS) has established a thorough curriculum to teach youth the same subjects that are taught at public schools.

Some counter the growing trend, stating flexible schooling is a resource that removes social interaction - a quality that many believe is integral to a child's development. However, students of CAPCS still get to engage with a teacher and other students through streaming real-time communication. Students have found that programs like CAPCS help remove distractions associated with physical schools and allow them to focus and advance at a pace that is right for them.

Almeda University is an advocate of online education for these very reasons; the practice also helps children prepare for a growing online presence in future education. Richard Smith, Almeda University Executive, states, "Getting used to online learning needs to begin early." Smith observes that many older online students have to spend additional time adjusting to the way online classrooms work in terms of communication and functionality. Younger students who are in their 20s, on the other hand, have grown up with a heavier focus on computers and Internet applications. In turn, these younger individuals are more prone to dive in to online coursework and fully benefit from the process.

Smith has witnessed this shift first hand and reflects on his experience, "Eleven years ago, when Almeda University begun its online education system, it was a difficult process for students because they had difficulty conceptualizing the new streaming media concepts." However he recognizes the progress of online learning, crediting all educational institutions that incorporate web-based learning into their curriculum.

Such programs, like CAPCS, continue to expose more and more young students to this type of learning, and will most likely because of a future attendance increase in online higher education classrooms.

Founded in 1997, Almeda University has been helping students all over the globe achieve their educational goals through a variety of online programs. Almeda University is a learning institution that is committed to developing web-based applications to better serve online students. The school implements a unique approach of personal assessment to better fit the many different lifestyles of their ever-growing student body. The institution offers a wide selection of study areas that continues to grow.

Visit www.almedauniversity.org to learn more about the programs this learning institution offers.

Michael
McGarety
800-459-2457

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Philanthropist Stephen Dattels Offers Gift To Advance Mining Law & Finance At Western University

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:01:47 +0000

Stephen Dattels, renowned Canadian entrepreneur and humanitarian has recently made a significant new gift to Western University's Mining Law and Finance Program.

/EINPresswire.com/ TORONTO, CANADA - Executive and philanthropist, Stephen Dattels, recently bestowed a significant monetary gift to the Western University Mining Law and Finance program to help students graduate ready to engage and actively participate in one of Canada's most influential economic outlets.

As a lifelong advocate of the evolution of mining law, this is not the first time that Stephen Dattels has supported this prominent university; this particular contribution complements earlier donations to Western Law that have helped support the school's January term course in mining law and finance as well as the Stephen Dattels' Chair in Corporate Finance Law. When asked about the generous contribution, W. Iain Scott, Dean of Western Law remarked:

"Stephen Dattels' generous commitment of $1.525 million will deepen the school's expertise in the important field of mining law and support future mining law leaders. We are truly grateful for Mr. Dattels' leadership and support," Scott said.

As a leading mining entrepreneur himself, Stephen Dattels has played a significant role in many mining organizations throughout his career. He helped lead Barrick Gold Corporation during its foundational phase and has also served in C-level and director capacities in several other innovative global mining corporations. Today, Stephen Dattels leads both Polo Resources and West African Minerals Corporations as Executive Co-Chairman and CEO. Throughout his professional tenure, Stephen Dattels has dedicated his time and available resources to furthering mining law, both at Western University as well as throughout the Canadian community. His latest donation will fund the Stephen Dattels' Visiting Pre-eminent Speakers in Mining Law and Finance and the Stephen Dattels January Term Fellowship in Mining Law and Finance.

"I strongly believe in the importance of education with a functional focus," says Stephen Dattels. "I hope this gift will help ensure Western Law graduates are well prepared to excel and become leading international lawyers in Mining Law," he concluded (http://stephendattels.com/).

About Section:
Stephen Dattels, a Canadian born business leader and philanthropist, has dedicated his career to advancing the country's mining law while supporting the industry's leaders. As a prominent mining executive himself, Stephen Dattels is or has been a major player in organizations such as Regent Pacific Group Limited, Polo Resources Limited and Extract Resources Limited. His extensive mining experience, coupled with his ardent drive to give back to the mining community is what drives him to create and partner with philanthropic entities throughout the world.

Media Contact:
Ian Burns
ian@viaexec.com
PO Box 46
St Peter Port, Guernsey
GY1 4AY, United Kingdom

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Harvard University and The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation Search for the Origin of Life

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:17:52 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/Harvard University and science philanthropist, Jeffrey Epstein sponsor research to identify the origin of life.

The Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard University, announced to The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation, its main sponsor, that its staff were closer to understanding the link between chemical kinetics and when life takes over.

"Prelife morphs into life when replication occurs," Martin Novak asserted, Director of the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics and Professor of Mathematics and Biology at Harvard. "There are many attributes necessary for life," he explains, "and it's not clear whether metabolism came first or replication. But replication sets evolution into full motion, dramatically distinguishing life from prelife. It's the mechanism that allows for efficiency and complexity to develop."

"Replication is the catalyst for life," Jeffrey Epstein adds, founder of The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation. "The fittest molecules dominate quickly, then on an exponential level and are selected again."

To illustrate this, Novak uses a prelife model of activated ribonucleotides (the building blocks for DNA and RNA) and polymerizes them into linked chains.

Novak explains that this synthetic prelife approach is favorable for a host of reasons. Firstly, it's impossible to recreate the atmosphere that existed when life began four billions years ago. Secondly, simple compounds, such as ribonucleotides, can more clearly reveal the steps towards life. Thirdly, polymerized nucleotides can form replicating templates. Lastly, the famous 1952 Miller_Urey experiment and derivatives of that, established that amino acids and other organic compounds could well have emerged from the atmosphere of early earth.

After creating nucleotide chains, Novak shows how the environment, such as nucleotide concentration, affects chain sequence, their lengths and durability. But despite these changes, Novak shows how prelife sequences always reach an equilibrium distribution with different chemical species coexisting.

Novak then looks at nucleotide chains with some capacity to replicate. (Chains replicate by attracting corresponding nucleotides, which form their own chain and break off). Replication rates only needs to reach a low threshold for the fittest sequences to quickly dominate. Furthermore, templating capacity doesn't have to be fully formed for selection to quickly evolve. Even base pairs are sufficient. "In prelife, many events need to occur for molecules to become more sustainable. But as soon as replication happens, one event can lead to competitive exclusion."

Intriguingly, Novak also shows how certain chemicals, clay montmorillonite, for example, can induce nontemplated nucleotides to polymerize into sequences capable of templating after purification. The introduction of wet-dry cycling in the presence of lipids can also promote the template-directed synthesis of deoxyribonucleotide monophosphates.

The fact that replicating templates can arise from a single chemical reaction, suggests that life did not just evolve from prelife but could have literally sparked into being: a chemical anomaly that led to a unstoppable evolution of itself; an anomaly that could have occurred in various places around the earth, perhaps in a series of fits and starts but quickly proliferated with ever growing efficiency.

This synthetic approach for polymerization and replication is certainly controversial. Many argue that the components are too removed from those of early earth. For example, very specific activation agents are used to encourage replication (ImpA for adenine or ImpG for guanine). And the concentration of chemicals (especially cytosine and ribose) is billions of magnitude higher than what one would expect under prebiotic conditions.

Despite these limitations, Novak argues that the simplicity of the ribonucleotide model and its susceptibility to chemical reactions allows the scientist to "crystallize intuition, outline the dynamical transition caused by replication and point toward counterintuitive ideas like the dominance of long sequences."

Many questions remain, for example, were other forms of replication evolving at the beginning of life? But in the meantime, if Novak reveals that life is in part, a chemical anomaly that rapidly evolved from selection, one could derive that life, is not so much a force as it is a consequence, a by-product of ever increasing capacity for sustainability; and no matter how complex its tentacles or synapses, it should not be mislabeled as a desire for survival.

Media Contact:
Christina Galbraith
The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
(917) 573-7604
http://www.jeffreyepsteinfoundation.com

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Kaplan Higher Education Campuses Sends Out More Than 2,000 Apples For Teacher Appreciation Week

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:58:51 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/Instructors Recognized Across the Country for Their Dedication to Student Success

In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, Kaplan Higher Education Campuses sent out more than 2,000 apples to recognize the many hard-working instructors at its locations across the country.

"Our instructors are the lifeblood of our campuses. It is the work they do in our classrooms and labs that provide our students with the skills they'll need to thrive professionally," John Lock, president of KHEC, said. "They serve as role models, provide inspiration and share stories of their own professional experiences to guide our students toward future success."

National Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to recognize the important role teachers have in shaping the lives of their students. The apples were sent to acknowledge the dedication and efforts of the KHEC faculty, not just this week, but every week.

The majority of campuses received McIntosh apples from Honeycrisp.com. The apples were grown in "McIntosh Country" along Lake Champlain in northern New York. McIntosh apples were discovered in 1811 by John McIntosh, who discovered about 20 trees while clearing land in Ontario, Canada. All McIntosh apples are descendents of his orchard. A few campuses received Pink Lady or Fuji apples supplied by The FruitGuys.

The apple initiative was one of several recognition efforts being held at Kaplan's higher education institutions throughout the nation.

About Kaplan Higher Education Campuses
Kaplan Higher Education Campuses provides career-focused education to more than 26,500 students and helps prepare them to enter the workforce in some of the fastest-growing industries. Its 58 locations in 17 states offer certificates, diplomas and degrees in allied health, business, criminal justice, information technology, legal, nursing and other in-demand fields. KHEC includes Kaplan College, Kaplan Career Institute, Bauder College, Hesser College, TESST College of Technology and Texas School of Business campuses and is operated by Kaplan, Inc. Kaplan, Inc., a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses, is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO) and its largest division. For more information, visit www.kaplan.edu.

Melissa Rush
Kaplan Higher Education Campuses
312.385.1422
http://portal.kaplan.edu

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Balqon to Collaborate with CE-CERT On $ 2 Million Deployment of Solar Electric Transportation System

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:26:48 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ Soon after May 5th, 2012, successful implementation of a 1.1 Mwh lithium battery storage unit at the Bourns College of Engineering Building at the University of California, Riverside, Balqon and UCR have set their eyes on even bigger goal, on making the UCR campus as the first 100% renewable energy powered transportation system. This $ 2.0 million dollar project funded by South Coast Air Quality Management District involves development of electric transportation system that is powered by Solar Power serving UCR Campus and nearby Riverside Community. Project involves collaboration between Balqon Corporation (BLQN.OB), Bourns Inc., Solar Max, Winston Global Energy, The City of Riverside, Riverside Public Utilities, Riverside Transit Agency and UCR Physical Plant. It is clear from the team assembled that this collaborative effort is just the beginning to demonstrate that electric transportation can be achieved using sustainable renewable energy without any impact on environment; True Zero Emissions Transportation.

How this Zero Emission Transportation System is envisioned to work is to capture solar energy to charge 2 Mwh of lithium batteries and use the stored energy to charge Trolley bus and other electric vehicles in the Campus creating a campus that is truly sustainable energy transportation model. Meanwhile energy stored in the batteries will also be used to power the Bourns Engineering college and CE-CERT buildings. Initial project involves setting up charging station for vehicles and converting the diesel powered shuttle bus to electric bus using Balqon drive system and battery technology. This project is just a beginning and a modest step to showcase how University campuses throughout the country can be operated using sustainable renewable energy.

With use of electric vehicles on the rise, especially with higher percentage users being young college students, it is prudent that university campuses start looking at how to create sustainable energy supply for these new EV users before the campuses get overwhelmed with electricity demand that local utilities can not support. As an example, University of Riverside has over 20,692 students, even with 1% of the students owning and operating electric vehicles in the campus , the total daily energy requirement for charging can easily exceed 6 Mwh. This combined with faculty vehicles, commercial vehicles and campus shuttle buses the total daily electricity need can exceed 10 Mwh in the next three years. UCR and AQMD vision to put together a collaborative of industry experts to start addressing the sustainability issue now is commendable and forward thinking. In addition this knowledge base can be the model for other universities that have not prepared for this eventuality.

Build it and they will come mentality of this project does have a backup plan if electric vehicle adoption is slower than anticipated. University plans include connecting the same 2 Mwh battery storage system to the grid with unused power generated by solar panels used to power campus buildings. This strategy is expected to lower energy costs in the meantime and avoid brown outs during the hot summer months in Riverside, where power outages are all too frequent. Meanwhile Balqon Corporation and other collaborative partners are busy developing technologies to create another first in the industry of sustainable renewable communities.

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New York Tutor Dr. Marie Mazza Debuts New Homepage Layout

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:26:19 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/The new layout provides visitors with a better experience, helping potential clients and those who already work with Dr. Mazza to more quickly and easily understand the tutoring services she offers.

Teacher and tutor Dr. Marie Mazza recently debuted a re-worked homepage. The old page had an eye catching design, but it didn't quickly and effectively connect users with the information they really wanted. The streamlined and fresh new appearance is designed to enhance the experience of everyone visiting the webpage. It now quickly provides key facts, including a full list of services. "My goal is to help children and adults be successful, whether that means assistance with a specific challenge or coaching to develop general skills. The new layout explains the many ways that a good tutoring and teaching plan can create real benefit for students of all ages," said Dr. Mazza.

Dr. Mazza offers a number of different teaching and tutoring services. Her work includes writing tutoring, reading assistance, coaching for dyslexia and other areas of challenge, evaluation services, and organizational training. Dr. Mazza is available throughout the afternoons, evenings, and weekends, allowing her to offer flexible hours for younger students and after-work tutoring for adults in Garden City, NY and beyond.

To help redesign her website, Dr. Mazza turned to Atlantic SEO, the local search division of internet marketing agency Customer Magnetism. Atlantic SEO provided the re-working of the homepage in addition to local SEO services to help Dr. Mazza connect with parents, other educators, specialists, and adults looking for tutoring assistance.

About Dr. Mazza: Dr. Marie Mazza is an experienced educator with over 20 years of experience teaching in a variety of settings. Her experience includes work with students of all ages from elementary school to college, including both special education and general classes. She is a certified teacher and licensed school district administrator. Her teaching methodology emphasizes customized learning plans, improving each student's individual strengths and weaknesses with interactive and multi-sensory techniques.

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Dr. Marie Mazza
516-739-4671
http://learnwithdrm.com

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Think Tutoring Announces Summer Programs And Workshops

Wed, 09 May 2012 07:05:24 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ Think Tutoring, located in the Regency Plaza (LA Boxing, Trendz, and Florham Hardware) in Florham Park, NJ has announced their lineup of summer tutoring programs, packages and workshops.

Think Tutoring, located in the Regency Plaza (LA Boxing, Trendz, and Florham Hardware) in Florham Park, NJ has announced their lineup of summer tutoring programs, packages and workshops. Families from Florham Park and surrounding Morris and Essex Country communities can choose from a variety of programs in reading, language arts, math, study skills as well as SAT Prep and ACT Test Prep.

"Summer is both a wonderful and effective time for kids to boost their skills and get ready for the new school year," said Kim Hermanns, Director of Education at Think Tutoring. "Most kids have jam-packed schedules during the school year - school, homework, sports, clubs and other extra-curricular activity. The summer is an ideal to learn at a more relaxed pace and minimize summer learning loss."

In addition to their core subject tutoring programs, Think Tutoring is offering the following workshops and programs:

Study Skills Workshop for middle and high school students
Persuasive Writing workshop for Grades 5-8
Middle School Transition Workshop
Help with Summer Math Packets
Summer Reading Program
Algebra Readiness Program
Summer SAT Prep (with free Assessment)
Summer ACT Prep (with free Assessments)
College Application Essay Workshop

Summer hours are M-F from 10-12 and 4-6 and Saturday 9-11 for core subject tutoring programs. Workshops have a separate schedule - see the Think Tutoring summer schedule for more details.

Think Tutoring is a premier education service providing in-center tutoring programs for students grades K-12. Their math program has been shown to boost student performance almost 2 grade levels in just 3 months. The reading program gets similar results - 1.8 grade levels in reading comprehension in just 3 months. High school students benefit from an SAT program that can boost scores up to 350 points.

About Think Tutoring

Think Tutoring is a premier education service offering reading, math, writing, study skills and SAT/ACT prep tutoring to students from Pre-K to grade 12. Their blog at www.thinktutoring.com/blog provides many tips and suggestions to help parents promote learning at home.

Media Contact:
Art Meisler
Think Tutoring
973-593-0050
http://www.thinktutoring.com

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gWhiz LLC Makes Test Prep Fun With Mobile App, PrepZilla

Fri, 04 May 2012 21:46:23 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ gWhiz LLC announces PrepZilla, an innovative mobile educational app designed to make test prep effective and fun. By incorporating multiplayer game technology into the app, users can challenge their friends to a virtual study duel or study on their own. It's Serious Fun!

gWhiz LLC, a leading provider of mobile educational apps, today announced the release of PrepZilla, a free test prep app designed to turn studying into a game, quite literally. PrepZilla users can study on their own or review testing material by inviting their friends to play along.

gWhiz co-founder Kevin Reville says, "There's just nothing out there like PrepZilla. It leverages the multiplayer "play-when-you-want" game style that apps like "Words With Friends" made popular, and combines it with the best test prep content available from leading educational publishers." He continues, "We call PrepZilla 'Serious Fun,' because students know they have to work hard to get good test scores, and our app gives them an effective, but entertaining, path to get there. No other mobile education app offers this kind of innovative approach for test prep students."

Users can choose questions from a growing library of premium content from leading publishers including McGraw-Hill, Barron's, CCI, and Florida Virtual School. Topics include content for AP (Advanced Placement), GRE, CNOR, NBDE, USMLE, NCLEX-RN, Security+, Algebra, and basic math subjects. And with more titles added regularly, test takers are sure to find something of interest.

The inaugural release of PrepZilla is available today on iOS (iPhone/iPod/iPad) through iTunes. Download of the app is free as is a limited number of questions in each topic within the library. For in-depth review, more questions are available for purchase directly through the app itself.

Launched in 2008, gWhiz has established itself as a leading provider of mobile educational applications. The company is focused on developing quality educational software to help foster a lifetime of learning for professionals and students of all ages. With hundreds of titles currently available on many platforms including Apple's i-devices, Android (including the Kindle Fire and Nook), BlackBerry, and netbooks, the company's depth of experience is unmatched in the industry. gWhiz believes that contemporary smartphone technology provides a unique opportunity to offer powerful, entertaining, on-the-go learning and collaboration tools.

Media Contact:
Debbie Fales
gWhiz LLC
410-757-7772
http://www.gwhizmobile.com

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New Job Board Powered By USMilitary.com Helps Military Prospects Find Civilian Job Opportunities

Fri, 04 May 2012 21:45:40 +0000

USMilitary.com Network, the largest exclusive 'military job' network dedicated to military jobs & careers, has partnered with JobsCity.com to create a civilian job board to help military prospects find jobs.

/EINPresswire.com/ Alpharetta, GA - The source for career information for anyone serving, or interested in serving, in the United States Military, USMilitary.com, is working to assist job seekers in a difficult job market.

USMilitary.com has partnered with JobsCity.com to place their resources into a civilian job board, which will allow the young adult generation to find civilian jobs with employers that have already indicated an interest in hiring military interested prospects.

Searching online is the most common way for young men and women look for jobs in the today's market, and USMilitary.com is ranked #2 by Yahoo! for the "Best Website to find Military Jobs." USMilitary.com is a known and trusted site for military jobs & careers, so employers partnering with them will get targeted 'Military' job/career prospects, which will result in more qualified traffic to their online job registration forms.

According to USMilitary.com spokesperson, Larry Fowler, "The partnership of USMilitary.com and JobsCity.com creates a niche job board for talented young adults seeking civilian careers if military jobs are no longer available. It also gives the opportunity for civilian employers to receive thousands of military interested prospects each month. Civilian employers would love to hire these young adults who already have leanings toward discipline and are willing to pay the ultimate price by serving their country," (http://jobscity.com/).

Fowler goes on to say, "Almost all job boards require their visitors to sign up on their own registration page. Then, these unsuspecting prospects get hit with phone calls and emails from hosts of paying advertisers. JobsCity.com will serve their visitors by protecting them from receiving unwanted phone calls and emails. We want to protect their privacy, all-the-while providing them with the top resources to eliminate the confusion of what to do with their life, whether that be military, college or employment…we want to help!"

In this partnership with JobsCity.com, USMilitary.com, is offering not only job search assistance, but also information and best practices for those making the transition into the private sector, including interview tips, resume recommendations, and ongoing career advice. The goal in providing this education and search assistance is to help relieve the stress associated with job hunting in today's market for the dedicated service men and women of the US military.

About USMilitary.com: A premier online career resource for anyone interested in the military. USMilitary.com (http://www.usmilitary.com/) offers current, user-friendly career information for all military sectors, including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard and Air National Guard. The online resource features current career opportunities, as well as important information for existing personnel. USMIlitary.com offers several resources to help personnel maximize the benefits and services available through various United States government agencies.

About JobsCity.com: JobsCity.com (http://jobscity.com/) is an online hub that matches job seekers and potential employers across the country. With its unique partnership with USMilitary.com, JobsCity.com will easily become a primary resource for employers seeking employees with a desire to serve their country. The site also features information on how to find the right job, to get hired for the job you want, and how to thrive in the workplace.

Media Contact:
Larry Fowler
larry@usmilitary.com
Phone:770.667.1563
Address:155 Autry Trail
Alpharetta, GA 30022

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HealthEdSolutions.com Releases Health Education Article Package For Emergency Dept. Professionals

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:02:16 +0000

Healthcare Certification Provider Offers Industry Insights and Training Advice for Emergency Healthcare Professionals

/EINPresswire.com/To help healthcare professionals keep up with increasing demand for emergency department care, Health Education Solutions (HES), a leading provider of online healthcare certification courses including HeartCode(R) ACLS, today released an Emergency Department health education article special section. This collection of informational articles is designed to help emergency department professionals equip themselves with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively care for more patients and prepare themselves for career advancement.

Between 1995 and 2008, emergency room visits increased by 28 percent according to the National Center for Health Statistics. As emergency departments continue to experience larger patient loads, the demand for professionals who understand how to effectively deliver cardiovascular life support interventions will grow as well.

"In order to provide effective lifesaving care to a patient, emergency care workers must have a strong understanding of both life support interventions and current trends that may impact delivery of care," said Melissa Marks, president of HES. "Health Education Solutions provides resources, information, and certification options to help emergency department nurses, doctors and other professionals keep their skills up to date and their knowledge current."

The Emergency Department health education article special section offers emergency department data, information and resources to help professionals learn more about effective delivery of care, as well as industry trends and career opportunities. It is available in Health Education Solutions' online research library, accessible via the HES homepage.

To help emergency department professionals equip themselves with essential lifesaving skills, HES offers online advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification and recertification courses. These online, self-paced courses are a convenient option for emergency care professionals who work long hours or have non-traditional schedules.

- Click here for ACLS certification
- Click here for ACLS recertification

HES additionally provides online American Heart Association HeartCode ACLS, pediatric advanced life support (PALS), stroke, basic life support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), bloodborne pathogens and first aid training. Courses are intended for healthcare professionals, as well as individuals who want to be prepared to provide care in an emergency.

For professionals preparing for the ACLS and PALS exams, HES offers certification and recertification practice tests and quizzes. Questions included in both the tests and quizzes are similar to those included in the ACLS and PALS certification and recertification exams. The practice quizzes each include five sample questions and are available free of charge. The practice tests, which mirror the actual certification exam and include 50 timed multiple-choice questions, are available for $35. A portion of this fee can be applied to the purchase price of the full certification course. Individuals who take the practice tests and quizzes have the opportunity to immediately review incorrectly answered questions to understand where more studying may be needed.

For more information about training options for emergency care professionals, please visit http://www.healthedsolutions.com/articles/health-education-article.

About Health Education Solutions
Health Education Solutions (HES) is a leading provider of continuing education solutions for healthcare professionals. HES, a subsidiary of Nelnet Inc. (NYSE: NNI), offers ACLS and PALS courses developed in partnership with medical faculty at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Contact:
Shannon Fern
Communications Strategy Group
303.433.7020
sfern@csg-pr.com
http://www.healthedsolutions.com

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