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Premium Backpack From Sunrise Hitek Is Optimal for Computer and Tech Summer Camps

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Sunrise Hitek’s new premium backpack made with ballistic nylon, tons of thoughtful storage, bonus gear pouch, and extra thick padding is made for students https://www.sunrisehitek.com/product/backpack. This backpack is a must-have for upcoming computer and tech camps over summer vacation.

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May 18, 2016

Chicago, IL, May 18, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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The premium backpack from Sunrise Hitek is a must in protection for student’s laptops and tablets. Summer camp is fast approaching, and like it or not students will be loaded with their laptops. The backpack is compatible with MacBook Air 11″ & 13″, MacBook Pro 13″ & 15.4″ Retina Display, Chromebooks, and other laptops up to 15.4″ https://www.sunrisehitek.com/product/backpack. Two of the most notable features are the wide-mouth large opening for easy access to the bottom of the bag and the optional customizable embroidery which is perfect for schools.

Sunrise’s premium backpack is made with top quality ballistic nylon with dedicated laptop compartment, tons of convenient and thoughtful storage. Curved main zipper provides a straight path for effortless laptop removal, and unprecedented easy access with super wide opening. This backpack is truly the Swiss Army knife of bags in its long list of compartments: a dedicated sunglasses and small items pocket, expandable compartment with room to grow, phone holder on shoulder strap for convenient access, retractable keychain, two multi-purpose water bottle pockets as well as a bonus gear pouch also included! The suspended laptop compartment fits up to 15.4” computers and the thick padding protects contents and reduces fatigue on the wearer.

This backpack is truly the Swiss Army knife of bags in its long list of compartments: a dedicated sunglasses and small items pocket, expandable compartment with room to grow, phone holder on shoulder strap for convenient access, retractable keychain, two multi-purpose water bottle pockets as well as a bonus gear pouch also included!

Patti Elliott, Marketing, Sunrise Hitek

About Sunrise Hitek

Sunrise Hitek’s üuber store, formerly known as iGear, is a leading maker of protective gear for Apple’s iPad. The brand changed to üuber when the company starting developing cases for other devices, such as the MacBook, Chromebook, and Samsung devices. Sunrise Hitek Group, LLC, owner of the üuber brand, also operates Sunrise Digital, a leading digital printing company based in Chicago. As a G7 Qualified Master Printer, Sunrise is uniquely qualified among protective gear makers to offer a wide array of customization options, ensuring the most consistent and accurate color reproduction. Sunrise is an Inc. 5000 company established in 1988 and employs the most advanced equipment and technology, such as G7-certified HP Indigo and UV flatbed presses, and digital die-cutting, to create best-in-class products. A privately-owned enterprise, the company is based in Chicago and sells products worldwide.

Source: Sunrise Hitek Group, LLC

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May 18, 2016
Two English Language Instructors, Living Worlds Apart, Are Debuting an Inspiring Novel Which Combines Profound Persian Thoughts in a Professional, Literal American Framework

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Tina Gheisari’s book, “The Mystique of a Romance between May and Me,” which was originally written in Farsi, follows the life and rebirth of a pearl, in a beautiful, spiritual, and romantic novel. It describes motherhood in a profound and moving way, and includes thoughtful reflections on our choices in life, the meaning of life and death, how music is a universal language, the true meaning of childhood and even the mystery of sleep.

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May 17, 2016

Haymarket, Virginia, May 17, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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In a unique collaboration crossing the globe, Tina Gheisari and Michael Bender are debuting an inspirational novel “The Mystique of a Romance Between May and Me,” (appropriate for all ages) on Amazon.com. Michael Bender (editor) said, “Tina has managed to give all of us an opportunity to gain an understanding of the beauty of motherhood and mothers, our freedom to choose, the Eastern philosophy of love, and the spiritual being who protects us all. For those of us who are not mothers, Tina’s book gives us a greater appreciation for our own mothers and our roles in the world in which we live. All through following the life of a pearl!”

“The first word you must learn is “love” because this is the essence of me; the glittering flames from within the Creation has been started…After that I created a generous protector from the same species to ensure their survival. I called this support ‘Mother.’…Then Shell, the Mother spoke up and said, ‘Ah yes! You should promise not to forget this enamored love wherever you go, and whatever you become. ‘I promise, mother; I do, Pearl answered!”

“The first word you must learn is “love” because this is the essence of me; the glittering flames from within the Creation has been started…After that I created a generous protector from the same species to ensure their survival. I called this support ‘Mother.’…Then Shell, the Mother spoke up and said, ‘Ah yes! You should promise not to forget this enamored love wherever you go, and whatever you become. ‘I promise, mother; I do, Pearl answered!” From the book: “The Mystique of a Romance Between May and Me”

Tina Gheisari, Author of “The Mystique of a Romance Between May and Me

(From the book: “The Mystique of a Romance Between May and Me”)

Tina Gheisari’s book, “The Mystique of a Romance Between May and Me,” which was originally written in Farsi, follows the life and rebirth of a pearl, in a beautiful, spiritual, and romantic novel. It describes motherhood in a profound and moving way, and includes thoughtful reflections on our choices in life, the meaning of life and death, how music is a universal language, the true meaning of childhood and even the mystery of sleep.

Tina Gheisari, the author, is an English teacher, coach, and translator whose native language is Farsi. She is the loving and caring mother of two grown children, a daughter and a son, Hanieh and Hossein, who were the source of the inspiration for her novel. She believes that children are truly the fruits of their mother’s labor and that we all must remember our mothers in our thoughts and prayers. By sharing her insightful concepts with her readers, Tina keeps the flames in her heart alive. Tina currently lives in Shiraz, Iran and has a TESOL degree with successful experience teaching general English to IT and high school students. She also worked as a manager of Reiki/Yoga in the United Arab Emirates.

Michael Bender, the U.S.-based editor who also wrote the Dedication and Introduction, said that Tina wanted to produce her inspirational book in English but was concerned about translating Persian sentiments about family into the context of a literal American framework in a way that readers would be inspired about the beauty of motherhood, life and the choices we all face as we proceed with our lives, no matter where we live in the world.

“Despite the physical separation of our lives, Michael not only captured the essence of my message, but clearly connected to my thoughts and philosophy as if they were his own,” Tina said. As a consequence, Tina asked Michael to write the Dedication and Introduction to her inspiring novel so his connection to the message was also conveyed to the reader.

Michael Bender is an American Language Skills Consultant working, since 2009, with First and Second Language English learners from grades one through adult in after school enrichment programs at Study Concepts Inc. (Ashburn and Chantilly, Virginia), Metropolitan Academy (McLean, Virginia), and individual American and foreign students and professionals. He recently joined the GIPEC Education Group based in Shanghai, China and Rockville, Maryland as Director of SAT Program for online and one-on-one test preparation. He has been a guest speaker at Virginia International University and the World Bank on topics relating to Culture and Language. He has traveled to more than 50 countries as an international executive, U.S. Foreign Service Commercial Officer, and on behalf of Project Hope, a non-profit organization which sought to establish a children’s hospital in a devastated part of the Middle East.

Michael has lived in the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia. After turning to teaching and coaching, he created and published unique visual vocabulary writing and reading comprehension plans and visual flash cards to facilitate learning of English skills. Michael said that he is looking forward to an even closer collaboration with Tina on the sequel to “The Mystique of a Romance Between May and Me,” and working with writers from other parts of the world who have unique, story based inspirational messages.

Michael K. Bender, Editor, mkbender@outlook.com

Source: English Language Advisors

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May 17, 2016
National Scooter Day Helmet Giveaway by Micro Kickboard

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May 16, 2016

Los Angeles, California, May 16, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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On May 19th, Micro Kickboard invites schools, children, parents, and commuters alike to join them in a day of scooting in celebration of National Scooter Day, whether it’s riding to school instead of driving, commuting to work, or going for a quick cruise around the neighborhood to get some exercise. Micro embraces the ‘green’ lifestyle and encourages riders to scoot instead of drive, when the distances allow, to reduce our carbon footprint and keep the Earth green.

To celebrate this national holiday, the host, Micro Kickboard, is giving away 1000 of its Micro brand helmets. Micro Kickboard values the safety of scooter riders and says wearing helmets while scooting, especially for kids, is the most important scooter safety rule there is!

“The revolution is all about a new level of quality that enables scooters to be used for short commutes of up to a couple miles. The scooters are exceptionally smooth-gliding and comfortable to ride, and they fold up so they can be taken inside at your destination. And, they are more than twice as fast as walking and go places a bicycle can’t – sidewalks for example. A very convenient transportation option.”

Geoff Hawksworth, Director

Micro says that National Scooter Day is a great day to celebrate the revolution that’s been taking place with scooters and kickboards being used as transport as well as fun, by adults and kids alike. Kids ride scooters to school and adults are riding Micro’s boards to the office from the train station. They recently introduced an electric hybrid scooter, the emicro one, that goes reaches speeds of up to 15 mph.

Micro Owners Geoff and Julie Hawksworth say “the revolution is all about a new level of quality that enables scooters to be used for short commutes of up to a couple miles. The scooters are exceptionally smooth-gliding and comfortable to ride, and they fold up so they can be taken inside at your destination. And, they are more than twice as fast as walking and go places a bicycle can’t – sidewalks for example. A very convenient transportation option.”

500 of the Micro helmets will be given away at the Great Big Play day to be held on May 22 in Los Angeles at Griffith Park, sponsored by So-Cal Moms. Micro will give away the children’s helmets to the first 500 people to visit their safety-zone section.

The other 500 helmets will be available at microkickboard.com on May 19th, while supplies last.

Source: Micro Kickboard

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May 16, 2016
Financial Training Expert Tom Gentile Launches Global Distance Education Program for Survivors of Human Trafficking

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May 14, 2016

Tampa, FL, May 14, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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This fall, Tom Gentile – co-founder of Optionetics, founding editor of PowerProfitTrades, and one of the world’s foremost authorities on stock and options trading – will partner with Safe Port Initiative to combat the global slave trade by launching a distance education pilot program for 100 survivors of human trafficking in the United States, Mexico, Africa and the Middle East.

The Tom Gentile Distance Education Program, which combines the use of computer-generated avatars and video conferencing technology, is the newest project of Safe Port Initiative (SPI), a US-based human rights organization that provides advocacy and recovery services to survivors of human trafficking, displaced refugees, and victims of systematic persecution worldwide. To date SPI has conducted more than 60 rescue operations and awarded nearly three dozen college scholarships to survivors. According to SPI founder Christine Buckley, the new program will serve as the missing link in transitioning all victims, regardless of their geographic location or educational background, from merely surviving to thriving.

I’ve spent my career identifying high-probably, low-risk opportunities, and education is one of the best investments we can make to ensure a safer, more prosperous future for our children and our world.

Tom Gentile, Co-founder, Optionetics

“We’re very proud of Safe Port’s college scholarship program and our amazing scholarship recipients, who consistently maintain a cumulative average GPA of 3.5,” says Buckley. “However, attending a traditional brick-and-mortar or online college is not always the most practical option for survivors. Many simply need help completing secondary school, improving their language skills, or honing their vocational skills. To address these needs, we’ve developed relationships with providers of more than 3,000 corporate meeting spaces to deliver customized, culture-specific, technology-driven curriculum virtually anywhere in the world without the need to build a school in every location. In this way, we’re able to provide life-transforming education to vulnerable, marginalized populations at a cost of just $10 per student per week.”

Through the generous sponsorship of Tom Gentile, 100 survivors on four continents will begin classes including secondary academic education, ESL, life skills training and adult vocational training in fall of 2016.

“I’ve spent my career identifying high-probably, low-risk opportunities,” says Gentile, “and education is one of the best investments we can make to ensure a safer, more prosperous future for our children and our world.”

Gentile is no stranger to distance education, having used that method to train hundreds of thousands of investors to navigate the complex world of futures and options. “For years, the financial services industry has used technology to help investors gain financial freedom,” Gentile explains. “I’m excited to partner with Safe Port Initiative to use that same technology to bring true and lasting freedom to survivors of human trafficking around the world.”

Source: Safe Port Initiative, Inc.

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May 14, 2016
Island Librarians Take Home Big Awards

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Librarian-led Correctional Facility Book Club and A Librarians on the Radio Podcast Take Home Two International Awards by American Library Association

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May 13, 2016

Nanaimo, Canada, May 13, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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On May 4th, 2016, two librarians from Nanaimo, B.C., received notification from the American Library Association (ALA) that programs under their direction are recipients of the 2016 American Library Association (ALA) Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects.

The international award heralds from the largest Library Association in North America, which recognizes innovative contributions to international librarianship. The American Library Association awarded five projects in total. Two of those projects awarded belonged to librarians at the Nanaimo Harbourfront branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library.

“This recognition is a testament to the creative and out-of-the-box staff at Vancouver Island Regional Library who are busy doing incredible work in our communities. I am truly proud.”

Rosemary Bonanno, Executive Director, Vancouver Island Regional Library

The programs, Vancouver Island Regional Library’s Nanaimo Correctional Centre initiative, under the direction of Jennifer Seper, and the Vancouver Island Regional Library “Librarians on the Radio” co-hosted by Justin Unrau, Emily Orr and Patrick Siebold, received individual awards.

The 2016 American Library Association (ALA) Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects recognizes innovative contributions to international librarianship and is presented by the ALA President at the ALA Annual Conference in June, 2016 in Orlando Florida.

“This recognition is a testament to the creative and out-of-the-box staff at Vancouver Island Regional Library who are busy doing incredible work in our communities.” Says Rosemary Bonanno, Executive Director of Vancouver Island Regional Library. “I am truly proud.”

About the Two Programs

The Vancouver Island Regional Library Correctional Centre program started in April of 2015, with a partnership between VIRL and the Nanaimo Correctional Centre. The project, initiated by Jennifer Seper, began with a simple plan to improve the existing library at the centre but then grew to include a book club and a pending agreement that will allow inmates to request specific materials directly from the library.

The Nanaimo Correctional Centre (NCC) is a medium security prison that houses offenders from across the province. Under direction by Jennifer Seper, VIRL approached the centre with a partnership as a means of increasing access to materials and in effort to increase literacy levels in an otherwise marginalized area of the community. Statistics show that the vast majority of the incarcerated struggle with literacy and that those that increase their literacy rates while incarcerated have a lower recidivism rate, making literacy–focused programs essential.

Book club discussion are a good match with the therapeutic values of the inmate program as it gives inmates the opportunity to learn how to discuss their feelings and opinions and to accept differing opinions from others in a no-confrontational way. Titles read so far include The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, The Golden Spruce: A True Story of Myth, Madness and Greed (which all 9 members loved), and The Ocean at the End of the Lane which was universally loathed by all, but the facilitator. Feedback from the group and the prison wardens has been very positive. One inmate told Jennifer that “I asked my mom to guess what I was doing while I am away. She guessed a bunch of things and when I finally told her I was in a book club, she just could not believe it. She was so happy.”

Librarians on the Radio is an ongoing radio show and podcast hosted by Justin Unrau, Emily Orr, and Patrick Siebold, which partners Vancouver Island Regional Library with long running CHLY 101.7 radio show, Changes: The Show on Sustainability. The purpose of Librarians on the Radio is to discuss library and information issues in the wider Vancouver Island community. The show connects listeners to more than just their local branches: It showcases librarians with passions and interests and connects both library users and non-library users to the larger library world. Non-library users learn about issues librarians care about in their communities and hopefully find some connections and break some stereotypes. Library users learn about programs, events and tools some of which they never knew the library offered.

Librarians on the Radio goes beyond VIRL’s local service area to interview authors and librarians in the library world like Scott Bonner, the director of the Ferguson Public Library in Missouri; BC Civil Liberties Association expert Micheal Vonn on the 2015 Canadian federal election; and a Freedom to Read Week 2015 special with author Irvine Welsh. Making past episodes available as podcasts has increased the reach of the program beyond the community radio listener base.

The idea for the show was conceived by VIRL librarian Jason Kuffler in 2012 and was started with librarians Anthony Martin and Lara Wright in January of 2013. The show started out as a 15 minute segment but later moved to an hour once a month. In 2014, the current producer Justin Unrau joined the show and brought his radio journalism training in to modify the show’s approach. The biggest enhancement has been the creation of regular segments Beeps and Boops with co-host Emily Orr talking about information technology issues, and literary (/pulpy scifi) Bookfighting with Patrick Siebold. The team also offers Librarians Off the Radio which includes supplemental podcast content to the live radio show.

Tune into Librarians on the Radio at CHLY 101.7 FM or online at virl.bc.ca. Past episodes are available at http://virl.bc.ca/news/radio/archive.

About the Award

The ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects began as an ALA Presidential initiative of Dr. Loriene Roy, ALA President in 2007-2008. Recipients are selected by a committee of the International Relations Round Table (IRRT) through a nomination process. For more information, please visit the IRRT web site. IRRT is a Round Table of ALA with a mission to develop the interests of librarians in activities and problems in the field of international library relations.

For a list of past award recipients, please click here.

For more information, including photographs, contact Natasha Bartlett (nbartlett@virl.bc.ca) or 250-327-3114.

Source: Vancouver Island Regional Library

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May 13, 2016
iRead2Know Radio Now Available on iHeartRadio and iHeartRadio Family

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New York, NY, May 13, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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Who knew learning could be so much FUN! iRead2Know, now available on iHeartRadio and iHeartRadio Family, is a delightful array of programming for children: Original Stories, Classic Stories, Themed Music, Character Skits, Kid’s World News, Fun Facts, Discover da Vinci Show, Kids Comedy, The Birthday Show and much more.

Listeners can join the Puppies of Puccini, Elsha and Splash Dance, Purple Frog, Eshe The Ethiopian Elephant, Merry Jane and The Holidays, Planet Pink and the entire iRead2Know gang on iRead2Know on iHeartRadio and iHeartRadio Family!

“iRead2Know Radio Makes Your Brain Grow”

http://www.iheart.com/live/iread2know-radio-7101/

“iRead2Know Radio Makes Your Brain Grow”

With over a quarter of a billion monthly listeners in the U.S. and over 85 million social followers, iHeartMedia has the largest reach of any radio or television outlet in America. It serves over 150 markets through 858 owned radio stations, and the company’s radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM, HD digital radio, satellite radio, on the Internet at iHeartRadio.com and on the company’s radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile app, in enhanced auto dashes, on tablets and smartphones, and on gaming consoles.

iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s digital radio platform, is the No. 1 all-in-one digital audio service with over 900 million downloads; it reached its first 20 million registered users faster than any digital service in Internet history and reached 85 million registered users faster than any other radio or digital music service and even faster than Facebook. The company’s operations include radio broadcasting, online, mobile, digital and social media, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. iHeartMedia is a division of iHeartMedia, Inc. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

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May 13, 2016
American College of Healthcare Sciences MS in CAM Graduate Dusty Floyd Awarded DEAC’s 2016 Outstanding Graduate Recognition

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Dusty Floyd, American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) alumna, has received the DEAC’s 2016 Outstanding Graduate award.

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May 4, 2016

Portland, OR, May 4, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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The DEAC Outstanding Graduate award recognizes distance education students who have demonstrated academic excellence and consistent accomplishments within their chosen profession(s). Award recipients will be featured on the DEAC website with a personal profile and video describing how distance education has impacted their lives (www.deac.org).

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpTIcydG0gA

DEAC 2016 Outstanding Graduate award winner Dusty Floyd earned her Master of Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine from ACHS in 2013, and graduated with a 4.0 GPA.

Floyd holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Information Technology, and Spanish from Monmouth University. After watching many family members and friends struggle with severe health issues, Floyd was inspired to pursue an education in CAM.

“Many of my closest family members and friends, including my husband, mother, aunt, and dear friend were plagued with cancer,” Floyd says. “My own daughter, barely a year old at the time, faced severe medical challenges that I helped her overcome through proper nutrition. […] It was in this moment that I found ACHS. They were accredited, affordable, and approachable.”

Floyd now provides nutritional and fitness counseling at Premier Medicine and Wellness in Bordentown, New Jersey.

She chose the MS in CAM program to earn a quality education in the holistic health field so she could help as many people as possible struggling with debilitating health issues.

“The ACHS motto, ‘Learn well. Live Well. Educate Others.’ deeply resonated with me,” Floyd says. “I wanted to earn a quality education in the holistic health field so I could pay it forward and help as many people as possible with their own journeys toward health and wellness.”

“Dusty’s passion and dedication for helping others embodies the values we hold dear at ACHS,” says Dorene Petersen, ACHS president and founder. “She has helped many, many people overcome painful health issues through holistic and CAM modalities, and she is very deserving of this recognition.”

Learn more about ACHS’s online degree programs by calling 800.487.8839.

About ACHS

American College of Healthcare Sciences has been educating industry leading holistic health professionals since 1978. ACHS is an accredited member of the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). ACHS is one of the only accredited holistic health colleges offering fully online graduate and undergraduate degrees, diplomas, career-training certificates, and continuing education courses in integrative medicine fields, such as aromatherapy, herbal medicine, holistic nutrition, and wellness coaching. For more information about ACHS programs visit their website.

About DEAC

The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1926 that operates as an institutional accreditor of distance education institutions. DEAC’s goal is to ensure a high standard of educational quality in the distance education institutions it accredits and a quality education for the more than two million students who annually study at its accredited institutions.

Source: American College of Healthcare Sciences

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May 4, 2016
ACHS MS in CAM Graduate Kellie Cooney Awarded DEAC’s 2016 Famous Alumni Recognition

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Kellie Cooney, American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) graduate, has received the DEAC’s 2016 Famous Alumni award.

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May 4, 2016

Portland, OR, May 4, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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The DEAC Famous Alumni award recognizes distance education students who have demonstrated academic excellence and consistent commitment to society and their chosen profession(s). Award recipients will be featured on the DEAC website with a personal profile and video describing how distance education has impacted their lives (www.deac.org).

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcoL9RoJuPw

DEAC 2016 Famous Alumni award winner Kellie Cooney earned her Master of Science in Complementary Alternative Medicine from ACHS in 2015. She graduated with a 3.83 GPA, and completed several concurrent Certificate programs, including a Graduate Certificate in Aromatherapy, Graduate Certificate in Botanical Safety, and Graduate Certificate in Herbal Medicine.

Cooney is a former firefighter and paramedic. She is founder of the nonprofit organization Oils for Orphans (http://www.oilsfororphans.org), which delivers essential oils to Uganda, Africa to help meet children’s medical needs.

“The organization’s goal is to provide essential oils, education tools, clothing, and shelter to two orphanages in Uganda, Africa,” Cooney says. “I have such a passion for these children and [recently received word] that the initial shipment of oils sent to them has saved lives!”

Cooney also is owner of the website Wellness Warrior, specializing in herbal remedies, essential oils, wellness kits, and herbal first aid education (http://www.wellness-warrior.org).

She chose the MS in CAM to advance her knowledge of complementary alternative medicine through accredited education, and says that much of her current success is because of her work in with ACHS.

“When I teach publicly, I am better able to hold my head high and speak with an authority that I did not have before,” Cooney says.

“Kellie is an exceptional innovator in the holistic health and wellness field. She’s made tremendous strides in the CAM and wellness community through education, product development, and consulting,” says Dorene Petersen, ACHS president and founder.

Learn more about ACHS’s online degree programs at www.achs.edu or call 800.487.8839.

About ACHS

American College of Healthcare Sciences has been educating industry leading holistic health professionals since 1978. View our Alumni in Action online at https://www.achs.edu/alumni/in-action. ACHS is an accredited member of the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). ACHS is one of the only accredited holistic health colleges offering fully online graduate and undergraduate degrees, diplomas, career-training certificates, and continuing education courses in integrative medicine fields, such as aromatherapy, herbal medicine, holistic nutrition, and wellness coaching. For more information about ACHS programs visitwww.achs.edu.

About DEAC

The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1926 that operates as an institutional accreditor of distance education institutions. DEAC’s goal is to ensure a high standard of educational quality in the distance education institutions it accredits and a quality education for the more than two million students who annually study at its accredited institutions.

Source: American College of Healthcare Sciences

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May 4, 2016
WeatherPort Shelter Systems Presents at Colorado Athletics Directors Association (CADA)

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The Fabric Structure Company Will Present To Athletic Administrators From Across The State.

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Apr 29, 2016

Breckenridge, Colorado, April 29, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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WeatherPort Shelter Systems (http://www.weatherport.com/), a provider of fabric athletics facilities structures, will present at the 43rd annual 2016 Colorado Athletics Directors Association (CADA) Convention and Trade Show (http://www.coloradoad.org). The three-day event is the largest of the year for the organization, and will be held from April 30th to May 2nd at the Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, CO. WeatherPort will occupy booth number 43 at the event.

WeatherPort provides high quality tension fabric sports facilities designed for portability, easy installation, and minimal site preparation. The lightweight structures can be partitioned for storage, locker rooms, and many other uses. The multi-use options and portability make these fabric structures a popular and reliable choice for athletics departments and recreational facilities across Colorado.

WeatherPort Shelter Systems will present at the 43rd annual 2016 Colorado Athletics Directors Association (CADA) Convention and Trade Show.

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The company’s vast inventory of pre-designed plans, and ability to create customized fabric buildings for indoor sport facilities has positioned them as a provider of choice for Colorado athletics departments. WeatherPort tension membrane structures are available in many sizes, from small storage facilities to fully functioning gymnasiums and riding arenas. Accommodations can include electrical hookups, HVAC systems, custom doors, windows, and vents. Additionally, logos and graphics can be printed on the fabric to showcase your organization.

About CADA
CADA is a statewide professional organization, administered by and for secondary school athletics administrators in order to improve and preserve educational aspects of interscholastic athletics in school curriculums, and to assist in the administration and support of athletic programs. CADA assists the CHSAA with the development of rules and regulations, and promotes a positive image for athletics and athletics administrators in Colorado.

About WeatherPort
WeatherPort began creating rugged fabric buildings and tension fabric structures in 1968. The company creates fabric structure solutions for a wide range of applications and industries, including private, commercial, and governmental sectors. WeatherPort structures are used in every climate zone in the world.

Learn more about the WeatherPort at http://www.weatherport.com/ or call 970-399-5909.

Source: WeatherPort Shelter Systems

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April 29, 2016
Students Participate in Global Meeting Industry Day

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Plano, TX, April 28, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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Infinix Global Meetings & Events announced their involvement in the first-ever Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID). On April 14, 2016, they joined forces with the advocacy coalition Meetings Mean Business (MMB) to showcase the real impact that business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows and exhibitions have on people, business and communities.

Infinix Global Meetings & Events participated in GMID by hosting students from Collin College’s International Meetings and Conventions class at their Plano corporate office. The Infinix staff delivered an informative presentation to provide the students with a deeper understanding of the career paths available within the meetings industry. Staff, including President Mike Roberts, represented various functions from sales, meeting planning, finance & business management. Infinix has executed meetings in 35 countries and 5 continents over the past 25 years and brings a unique perspective to the global reach of our industry.

“What a wonderful opportunity to have students in my International Convention/Meeting Management class visit Infinix Global’s corporate office and learn from the team. The students gained valuable information and insight especially in dealing with the complexities of international meetings”

Linda Wee, Professor of Hospitality Management/Meetings & Events at Collin College

“What a wonderful opportunity to have students in my International Convention/Meeting Management class visit Infinix Global’s corporate office and learn from the team. The students gained valuable information and insight especially in dealing with the complexities of international meetings,” said Linda Wee, Professor of Hospitality Management/Meetings & Events at Collin College.

GMID marks the expansion of North American Meetings Industry Day (NAMID), held earlier this year in the United States, Canada, Mexico and parts of Latin America. NAMID included 88 events across the continent as well as robust conversations online and 3.2 million social media impressions. Proclamations of support were issued by the governor of Wisconsin and mayors of Toronto, Buffalo and Washington, DC. A NAMID billboard was featured all day in Times Square and Caesars Entertainment “Turned the Strip Blue” in Las Vegas with NAMID logos and signage. In Mexico, a collaboration agreement was signed between the federal government, the tourism board and all 11 Meetings Industry Associations.

To learn more about GMID, visit http://www.meetingsmeanbusiness.com/GMID. Follow and participate in the digital conversations at @MeetingsMeanBiz on Twitter and by using the hashtags #MMBusiness with #GMID16.

About Infinix Global Meetings & Events:

With more than 25 years of global meeting experience across 35 countries and 5 continents, Infinix Global Meetings & Events offers specialized meeting capabilities and worldwide expertise. Full service planning for Meetings, Events, and Incentives is delivered with a high-touch experience and high-tech capabilities. For more information, please visit www.infinixglobal.com.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Lauren Dunnaway at 214-291-2920 or email at ldunnaway@infinixglobal.com.

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April 28, 2016
Sunrise Hitek Prints Yearbooks for Schools of All Sizes

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Sunrise Hitek offers fully custom yearbook printing https://www.sunrisehitek.com/product/books-and-catalogs. Their yearbook program is aimed at solving some of the common problems with school’s yearbooks – how to get top quality printing at an economical price on short-run jobs.

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Schools, especially small and private schools, face a common problem every year. While there are plenty of printing companies around, few are able to offer small quantity, high quality printing that at an economical price. The setup cost of an conventional offset printing press is just too much for small runs, and the cheap printers usually deliver inferior quality.

In recent years, in a measure to keep costs low, many schools have gone to digital printing to save money, but often have to settle for quality that’s barely “good enough”. As the saying goes, “good enough seldom is”. Parents and teachers alike are having second thoughts about the blurry photos, inconsistent colors, poor binding, and late deliveries on the yearbooks. Where can schools find a reliable source that offers the best image quality at a competitive price? What should a school look for in a printing company?

“Sunrise’s school yearbook program aims to solve the common challenge that faces every school…”for over 24 years, we always deliver the highest quality printing at the lowest cost, and with the best customer service in the industry.”

Jimmy Sun, President, Sunrise Hitek

To achieve economy with small print runs, digital printing offers many advantages compared with conventional offset printing. However, not all digital printing is created equal. Important distinctions must be made when choosing the right technology, and the right company, to get the desired results.

Most of what’s so called “digital printing” in the market is actually done on color copiers, using dry toner and generally represent the low-end of the market. The resin used in fusing toner causes a unique sheen – the printed image doesn’t blend with the paper, either looks glossy on matte paper, or looks matte on glossy paper. Most people refer to this sheen as “the cheap color copier look”. Due to the toner’s large particle size, it’s not able to achieve the resolution required for the highest quality print jobs.

Only one digital printing technology uses true ink, and that’s the Indigo press from Hewlett-Packard. Since 1996, HP Indigo has led the way in producing the very best image quality on the market, in many cases even surpassing those produced on large Heidelberg presses. The Indigo’s ink blends nicely with the paper finish, giving it a consistent and professional look. Indigo’s ink particle are up to 10 times smaller than dry toner and and up to 5.5 times the resolution.

Chicago-based Sunrise Hitek has been providing high-quality printing service since 1988 https://www.sunrisehitek.com/product/books-and-catalogs. The company strives to produce the very best product in every market segment is serves, and it’s no different when it comes to digital printing. Sunrise Digital was one of the first companies in the US to invest in the Indigo printing technology. Today, the company runs two HP Indigo presses and specializes in book printing.

Another common complaint with color printing is the consistency of color – or the lack of it. Being a G7 Qualified Master Printer, Sunrise adheres to the highest standards in color accuracy and consistency. Presses are calibrated daily, sometimes multiple times a day, using digital spectrophotometers to ensure the most consistent colors. And because the company employs an all digital workflow, setup costs are minimal, lowering the cost for its clients.

Sunrise Hitek offers some of the most reasonable prices for school yearbooks. Schools can send finished yearbook designs by email or to the company’s FTP site. In addition to electronic PDF proofs, the company also includes hard copy proofs at no additional charge, a rarity in the print works. This gives the school an opportunity to preview the final product, ensuring complete customer satisfaction on every project. Sunrise also includes a satin UV coating on all yearbooks, which protects the ink from scuffing and scratching, and at the same time gives every project a high-end look.

“Sunrise’s school yearbook program aims to solve the common challenge that faces every school…” says Jimmy Sun, the company’s president, “for over 24 years, we always deliver the highest quality printing at the lowest cost, and with the best customer service in the industry.”

About Sunrise Hitek Group, LLC.

Sunrise Hitek https://www.sunrisehitek.com/ is an Inc. 5000 company established in 1988 and employs the most advanced equipment and technology, such as G7-certified HP Indigo and UV flatbed presses, laser engraving, and digital die-cutting, to create best-in-class color printing, short-run packaging, P.O.P. retail displays, and signage products. A privately-owned enterprise, the company is based in Chicago and sells products worldwide.

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April 28, 2016
Against the Odds Author C. M. Shaw Unveils the Worthy Captain Series

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Going against the odds stacked against her, author C. M. Shaw recently released “The Worthy Captain” which is the first novel of a four book series. This pleasurable series follows former pirate Captain Edward Fairbury and his crew in their unorthodox undertaking as they sail from port to port in effort to be a light in a darkened world. Even his crew contains untraditional members, for their times, as they deal with the seven deadly sins and finding their places in their worlds, among other endeavors. The family-friendly, enjoyable, and enchanting series contains four books: The Worthy Captain, The Worthy Deckhand, The Worthy Admiral, and The Worthy Shipmate: the Prequel, and one won’t want to put them down.

About the Author:

From basketball player to writer, C. M. Shaw’s journey to authorship isn’t the conventional version, but is against the odds. If truth be told, this native born Omaha, Nebraskan had to bring her high school English grade up to satisfy her first love…Basketball. The ultimatum was simple: bring the English grade up and continue to play, if not no Basketball. Consequently, she did and a whole new world opened up, even though she didn’t initially intend to become a writer. Not even the various obstacles, which she encountered along the way, could stop her as she persevered. Visit www.authorcmshaw.com to learn more details.

Photos and video slideshow are available upon request. If you have questions, please contact Christina.

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Christina Shaw

Owner, Author

Author C. M. Shaw

Phone: (402) 334.9375

Email: admin@authorcmshaw.com

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April 22, 2016
Make My Homeworks – Universal Solution for Students!
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MakeMyHomeworks launched their brand new website to bring students the best learning experience possible.

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If you are a student of Ashford University, Devry University, of the University of Phoenix, then you should definitely find this website helpful. Make My Home Works is a site dedicated to helping students get the most out of their classes, and make the best grades they can, all while reducing the amount of time that it takes to get those grades.

Make My Home Works is carefully designed to make sure that students get the very best from their homework that they can. MMH gives students the tools that they need to get excellent grades, quality papers, and a generally excellent class experience.

With study materials and answers for a huge variety of subjects, Make My Home Works offers students of every type opportunity to even the odds and make excellent grades with the massive effort that it often takes.

MakeMyHomeworks benefits:
- 10,000+ files database;
- 24/7 support;
- highest-quality materials;
- personal approach to every customer
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Its mission is to make sure that college students are able to pass their classes without having nervous breakdowns or serious academic problems; everyone deserves an equal chance in class. If you are an Ashford, Devry, or Phoenix student, this is for you. Make My Home Works gives you the opportunity to make excellent grades, and make those grades easier for you to achieve.
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March 22, 2016
TikiLIVE Announces Launch of 2016 ‘Television Takeover’ Scholarship

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Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Provider Introduces New Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

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TikiLIVE, an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) Provider and a leading OTT Provider, is proud to announce the launch of the first-ever ‘Television Takeover’ Scholarship for incoming college freshmen or current undergraduate and graduate students.

TikiLIVE is offering a one-time $1,000 scholarship to one student to pursue his or her education. The scholarship opportunity is open to both incoming college freshmen and any student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program by January 1, 2016 at any accredited U.S. college, university or institute.

“At TikiLIVE, we believe that scholarships have the ability to give students motivation to pursue their dreams with less worry about tuition and other school-related expenses.”

Tim Green, CIO

Each applicant is required to submit an essay of 500 words or less describing whether he or she thinks the IPTV industry will ever completely overtake the cable industry, and why, through an online form following the TikiLIVE Scholarship Guidelines and Regulations by August 31, 2016. One student will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship, and will be notified via email two weeks after the deadline for submission.

“We know that saving up for school can be tough,” said Tim Green, CIO of TikiLIVE. “At TikiLIVE, we believe that scholarships have the ability to give students motivation to pursue their dreams with less worry about tuition and other school-related expenses.”

All applicant submissions are subject to the “Guidelines for the TikiLIVE Television Takeover Scholarship Submissions”.

About TikiLIVE

TikiLIVE is an IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) / OTT (Over The Top) platform development and cloud hosting company that deploys enterprise solutions while providing first-in-class hosting to clients. The TikiLIVE team focuses on delivering HD video, including both live streaming video and video on-demand (VOD). TikiLIVE provides its users with a comprehensive set of tools for producing and managing their live HD streaming content.

For more information, please visit www.tikilive.com. To speak with a representative directly, please call 305-289-4557.

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March 22, 2016
Dance Education Documentary PS DANCE! Is Nominated for a New York Emmy

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PS DANCE!, an inspirational film about dance education in New York City public schools, has been nominated for a New York Emmy in the Documentary category. The New York Emmy Awards will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016.

PS DANCE! showcases the profound effects of consistent and sequential dance education programs in five NYC public schools. It debuted on public television on THIRTEEN/WNET, WLIW21 and NJTV in May 2015 and has been broadcast on public television channels across the nation.

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PS DANCE!, an inspirational film about dance education in New York City public schools, has been nominated for a New York Emmy in the Documentary category. The New York Emmy Awards will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016.

PS DANCE! showcases the profound effects of consistent and sequential dance education programs in five NYC public schools. It debuted on public television on THIRTEEN/WNET, WLIW21 and NJTV in May 2015 and has been broadcast on public television channels across the nation including stations in Denver, Tampa, Rochester, Miami, Boston, Albany, Orlando, Detroit, San Francisco, Phoenix, Cleveland, New York and New Jersey.

After the initial broadcast, the full film became available for online viewing at http://www.thirteen.org/programs/thirteen-specials/ps-dance. PS DANCE! was a featured screening at Dance Films Association’s 2016 Dance on Camera Festival and has been discussed on panels during Dance/NYC’s 2016 Symposium, the 2015 National Dance Education Organization conference, and more.

Hosted by veteran TV journalist Paula Zahn and filmed in the classrooms of five NYC public school full-time certified dance educators, this film reveals the impact that dance instruction has on students’ aesthetic, artistic and expressive development. While every child is born with the innate inclination to create, imagine and dance, PS DANCE! highlights how the Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in Dance, PreK-12, supports dance teachers in developing these qualities. The Blueprint, used by dance teachers citywide, frames this documentary created by Executive Producer Jody Gottfried Arnhold, Director and Producer Nel Shelby, and Dance Education Consultant Joan Finkelstein. The film was developed in collaboration with the NYC Department of Education Office of Arts and Special Projects.

The documentary captures a typical day in the classrooms of five extraordinary master dance educators: Catherine Gallant (Pre-K-5), Battery Park City’s P.S. 89; Ana Nery Fragoso (K-5), the current NYCDOE Director of Dance, P.S 315 in Midwood; Michael Kerr (6-8), Brooklyn’s New Voices School of Academic & Creative Arts; Patricia Dye (9-12), Science Skills Center High School for Science, Technology and the Creative Arts in Downtown Brooklyn; and Ani Udovicki (9-12), Frank Sinatra School of the Arts, in Long Island City.

After the film’s release, Arnhold, Shelby and Finkelstein launched an organization with the mission: Dance for Every Child. Dance education enthusiasts can submit their details at psdancenyc.com and join in advocating for more dance in schools. The movement will empower implementation of quality dance programs in schools across the nation.

PS DANCE! is available on DVD distributed by First Run Features and for rent or purchase on Vimeo. All proceeds from the sale of the film will go to The Fund for Public Schools for dance education programs in NYC Public Schools.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT: DANCE FOR EVERY CHILD
Visit psdancenyc.com to join the movement to bring dance to every child and follow the discussion on social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or by using the hashtags #psdancenyc and #danceforeverychild.

ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS

Jody Gottfried Arnhold is a passionate dance advocate and educator. She taught dance in NYC public schools for over twenty years, founded Dance Education Laboratory 92Y (DEL), supports the dance program at NYC Dept. of Education, created the Arnhold Graduate Dance Education Program at Hunter College, and supported and mentored countless dance teachers many of whom now lead the field. She champions and supports NYC dance companies including Ballet Hispanico where she is Honorary Chair. Arnhold serves on the Board at 92Y, Harkness Foundation for Dance, Hunter College, Chairs Hunter’s Dance Advisory Committee, and is on Dance/NYC’s Advisory Committee. She has received the National Dance Education Organization’s Visionary Award, Teachers College Distinguished Alumni Award, the New York State Dance Education Association 2015 Outstanding Leadership Award, Dance Films Association’s 2016 Dance in Focus Award, and was honored by the NYC Arts in Education Roundtable and Lincoln Center Education for her commitment to dance education. She holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and M.A. in Dance Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and is a Certified Movement Analyst. Arnhold continues these efforts as the Executive Producer of the NY Emmy nominated documentary, PS DANCE!, to raise awareness and advocate for her mission Dance for Every Child. It is not just a movie. It is a movement – and Arnhold leads it!

Nel Shelby, Director and Producer of PS DANCE! and founder and principal at dance film production company Nel Shelby Productions, is deeply dedicated to the preservation and promotion of dance through documentation of live performance, creative video marketing and original filmmaking. Her NYC-based video production company, Nel Shelby Productions, has grown to encompass a long and diverse list of dance clients, and her team has filmed performances at venues throughout the greater New York area and beyond. Shelby serves as Festival Videographer for the internationally celebrated Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival each summer and is also Resident Videographer at the Vail International Dance Festival. Her longer-form, half-hour documentary on Vail’s festival, The Altitude of Dance, debuted on Rocky Mountain PBS in May 2013. In 2016, she will have a premiere screening of a new half-hour dance documentary featuring Nejla Y. Yatkin that she filmed in Central America in 2010. Shelby created four short films for Wendy Whelan’s Restless Creature, and she collaborated with Adam Barruch Dance on a short film titled “Folie a Deux,” which was selected and screened at the Dance on Camera Festival in New York City and San Francisco Dance Film Festival. She has a long personal history with movement – in addition to her degree in broadcast video, she holds a B.F.A. in dance and is a certified Pilates instructor.

Joan Finkelstein, Dance Education Consultant for PS DANCE! and Executive Director of the Harkness Foundation for Dance, performed professionally in modern, ballet and Afro-Caribbean dance companies and in RAGS on Broadway, choreographed for the Atlanta Ballet and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, and has taught children and adults across the nation. She directed the 92Y Harkness Dance Center from 1992-2004, overseeing classes, the 92Y Dance Education Laboratory (DEL) teacher-training program, performances, workshops, lectures, and social dances. As Director of Dance for the New York City Department of Education from 2004-2014, she spearheaded the Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in Dance PreK-12 and ongoing professional development for dance teachers. A member of the Dance Writing Task Force that created the new National Core Arts Standards in Dance, she received the National Dance Education Organization’s 2009 Leadership Award and the New York State Dance Education Association’s 2014 Outstanding Leadership Award. Finkelstein holds a BFA (Dance Performance) and MFA (Choreography) from NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

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March 16, 2016
Daley Plaza Announced as Official Location for Spark Chicago’s Discovery Day

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Hundreds of CPS Middle School Youth and Spark Mentors to Showcase Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship at Inaugural Citywide Celebration

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Spark today announced its inaugural citywide Discovery Day event will take place on Daley Plaza on June 10, 2016 to celebrate hundreds of Chicago middle school youth who are participating in workplace-based apprenticeships with Spark mentors at companies like Google, KPMG, Tyson Foods, West Monroe Partners, and more. The event will showcase the talents of over 300 students through hands-on projects like making films, creating websites and video games, pitching new businesses, building mobile applications, robots, and more.

Discovery Day is sponsored by leading Chicago companies and is hosted by the Spark Chicago Board of Directors. The event committee includes Charles Calloway of Chapman and Cutler LLP, Jim Evans of Entertainment Cruises, Kyla Kelly of Google, Ashley Lavin of Northern Trust, Robin Lavin of the Osa Foundation, David Leiter of KPMG, Neil Mann of Chapman and Cutler LLP, Kristina Oderinde of KPMG, Gordana Radmilovic of West Monroe Partners, and Marta Stein of McGuireWoods LLP.

“I am working with my Spark mentor Jordan on a project to make Chicago a better city for all of us,” said Armon, Spark student from North Lawndale. “I want to thank the City of Chicago for allowing Discovery Day to take place on Daley Plaza. I hope a lot of people will visit my booth to hear my ideas for our city.”

Armon, 7th Grade Spark student in North Lawndale

Since the launching of the Chicago program in 2011, Spark has served over 1,000 Chicago Public School (CPS) students. Through dynamic apprenticeships, Chicago’s youth are exploring career fields including entrepreneurship, STEM, law, architecture, and more. These workplace experiences empower students to dream big and envision themselves working in some of the nation’s top industries and companies.

“I am working with my Spark mentor Jordan on a project to make Chicago a better city for all of us,” said Armon, Spark student from North Lawndale. “I want to thank the City of Chicago for allowing Discovery Day to take place on Daley Plaza. I hope a lot of people will visit my booth to hear my ideas for our city.”

Discovery Day is the culminating event of a yearlong program in which 7th and 8th graders work with volunteer mentors at the workplace. The event will feature Spark students engaging the entire City of Chicago through interactive displays and presentations showcasing their skills in technology, business, design, and beyond.

In 2004, Spark was founded by two educators who saw early intervention as a tool to help under-resourced youth build the confidence, skills and career awareness to thrive in school and in the workforce. Spark successfully gets students on track in key areas of attendance, behavior, and grades. What’s more, Spark students transition to high school at rates higher than their counterparts. Evidence shows that by combining project-based learning with engaging mentors in the workplace and a 21st century skill-building curriculum, Spark students enter high school engaged, on-track, and ready for success.

“Investing in Spark is a commitment to the future,” said Kathleen St. Louis Caliento, Ph.D., Executive Director of Spark Chicago. “Spark students represent the promise of tomorrow, and with the support of our partners and the Chicago community we are hopeful that we can reach even more students in the years to come.”

Spark’s leading investors in Chicago include CEB, Deloitte, Finnegan Family Foundation, Google, KPMG, Osa Foundation, Paul M. Angell Family Foundation, Polk Bros. Foundation, Pritzker Foundation, Steans Family Foundation, Tyson Foods, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, West Monroe Partners, and Zell Family Foundation. Starcom MediaVest Group is Spark’s media sponsor. Spark is a proud partner of Chicago Public Schools, the City of Chicago, and Department of Family and Support Services.

Spark is grateful for support of the program and the Discovery Day event. Individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations interested in supporting and contributing to Spark and Discovery Day can visit DiscoverSparkChicago.org. Follow Spark on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @SparkProgramCHI and use #DiscoverSpark to follow the Discovery Day excitement.

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ABOUT SPARK:

Spark is a national non-profit organization that provides life-changing apprenticeships to middle school youth in underserved communities in Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and the San Francisco Bay Area. We re-engage underserved seventh and eighth grade students in their education, keeping them on track and ready for success in high school and beyond through workplace-based apprenticeships that uniquely combine mentoring, project-based learning, skill building and career exploration.

Spark partners with Chicago Public Schools to serve school communities on the south and west sides of Chicago including Ariel Community Academy, Chavez Multicultural Academic Center, Deneen School of Excellence, Dewey School of Excellence, Frazier International Magnet School, Irvin C. Mollison Elementary School, John Fiske Elementary, John Milton Gregory Elementary School, Legacy Charter School, Namaste Charter School, National Teachers Academy, and Perkins Bass Elementary.

For more information, visit sparkprogram.org. Follow the excitement on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @SparkProgramCHI using #DiscoverSpark.

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March 15, 2016
Announcing ParentSquare Translate: Communicate in Many Different Ways With Parents, Now in Over 100 Languages

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To help teachers and parent leaders communicate with every parent in the classroom and school, ParentSquare launches language translation to over a hundred languages. Messages written in English will now be translated automatically and sent home in the language understood by parents, via email, text and app notifications.

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Santa Barbara, California, March 7, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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ParentSquare’s mission is to help schools communicate easily and effectively with parents. Schools are encouraged to go beyond communication centered around logistics such as back to school night, early dismissals, forms and flyers that need to be completed, absences and late buses. ParentSquare incorporates communication about everyday learning that happens in the classroom, on field trips, on the playground and after school. Working with teachers across a diverse set of schools, ParentSquare learned that many hesitate to send messages home primarily because they are not effectively able to reach ELL families who do not speak English. Although teachers understand the importance of communication, they do not want to leave any family behind.

To address the needs of ELL families, ParentSquare is happy to announce the addition of over one hundred languages to its intelligent content translation capabilities this month. Now all stakeholders posting a message on ParentSquare can simply check a box to automatically include translated content.

ParentSquare is incredibly excited about providing multiple languages and what that represents: another step towards engaging every family and involving every parent.

Anupama Vaid, President and Founder

Here’s How it Works

A school can choose a default second language so that the majority of the second language population does not have to explicitly make that choice. Parents who desire a language different from English or the school’s default second language can select their own language from their accounts page. It’s that easy!! For schools that integrate with ParentSquare via their SIS, parent language setting is automatically picked from the SIS.

ParentSquare is incredibly excited about providing multiple languages and what that represents: another step towards engaging every family and involving every parent.

About ParentSquare

ParentSquare (www.ParentSquare.com) is a simple and secure platform for school-to-home communication. The two-way messaging, online participation and simple user interface keeps everyone connected and engaged, creating a vibrant school community. Read more on our blog at theblog.parentsquare.com. Join the discussion on Twitter (@ParentSquare) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/ParentSquare).

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March 7, 2016
Elle Klass, Releases “The Vampires Next Door; Set in Historic St. Augustine Florida

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Elle Klass lives local to St. Augustine. The city is not only her favorite U.S. city but a playground for the paranormal; loaded with ghost stories and now Bloodseekers. She uses actual locations and includes pictures.

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Orange Park, Florida, March 4, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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Introverted bookworm Alison was forced to move to St. Augustine, Florida when her parents divorced. Leaving her comfortable life, she struggles to find a new one. In the blistering Florida heat, she stays indoors reading and spying on Rodham – the hot guy across the hall.

Everything changes when loud, mysterious neighbors move in next door to Alison. Mutual interest and a glowing amulet bring Rodham and Alison together. In a blink she’s fighting supernatural creatures, doing whatever it takes to stay alive, and becoming part of something much bigger than she could have dreamed.

“A variety of surprises and plot twists quickly ensue, presented in Elle Klass’ outstanding, character-driven style with which she’s developed a unique vampire culture known as Bloodseekers with whom an eternal war wages with their mortal enemy, the Slayers.”

Marcha Fox , Author of The Star Trails Tetralogy

Elle Klass is the author of mystery, suspense, and contemporary fiction. Her works include As Snow Falls, Eye of the Storm Eilida’s Tragedy, and the Baby Girl series. Her work Eye of the Storm Eilida’s Tragedy is a Reader’s Favorite Fiction-Paranormal Finalist in the 2015 Reader’s Favorite Awards. Baby Girl Box Set received Official Honors in Young Adult through New Apple Indie Ebook Awards. She is a night-owl where her imagination feeds off shadows, and creaks in the attic. Visit her website at https://elleklass.weebly.com.

Book info

ISBN– 978-1-944786-99-1

6 X9 212 pages

Ebook ISBN – 2940152748680

ASIN – B01BWFEU48

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March 4, 2016
Psychology World® Accredited by the Open & Distance Learning Quality Council, UK

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Psychology World® is a global online training college offering beginner level online certificate courses in Psychology and Applied Psychology. It has recently received accreditation by the Open & Distance Learning Quality Council, UK. ODLQC are the UK guardian of quality in open and distance learning and a member of the European Association of Distance Learning. The accreditation ensures that Psychology World® courses are amongst the best in the world.

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Psychology World® is a global online training college offering beginner level online certificate courses in Psychology and Applied Psychology. It has recently received accreditation by the Open & Distance Learning Quality Council, UK. ODLQC are the UK guardian of quality in open and distance learning and a member of the European Association of Distance Learning. The accreditation ensures that Psychology World® courses are amongst the best in the world.

Stuart Kay, who is Head of Sales at Psychology World, was thrilled with the accreditation after many months of rigorous assessment by ODLQC on their courses, methods and learning content, including a survey of existing and past students.

ODLQC is the UK guardian of quality in open and distance learning and a member of the European Association of Distance Learning, therefore we are proud to be accredited by such a prestigious organisation. The accreditation was a goal that we had set ourselves to achieve, which confirms the quality of our courses for students on their Psychology journey.

Stuart Kay, Head of Sales

Stuart commented, “The Open & Distance Learning Quality Council are the UK guardian of quality in open and distance learning and a member of the European Association of Distance Learning, therefore we are proud to be accredited by such a prestigious organisation. The accreditation was a goal that we had set ourselves to achieve, which confirms the quality of our courses for students on their Psychology journey”.

“We currently have students from over 49 nations who have chosen Psychology World to pursue their online psychology studies and we will strive to bring more courses containing even higher quality content, that are relevant and job oriented for both existing and new students”.

Tony Hopwood, Chief Assessor for ODLQC, commented: “Psychology World demonstrates a clear commitment to helping its learners achieve their learning goals. As part of the assessment process, we surveyed Psychology World’s students and found an extremely high level of satisfaction. Psychology World’s course provision meets all of our Standards.”

The ODLQC Standards guarantee quality in all accredited open or distance learning course providers. Founded in 1969, this independent quality assurance organisation was originally established by the British Government to monitor quality in training and education and is now an independent educational charitable trust. ODLQC is an active member of the European Association for Distance Learning.

Psychology World® is a registered trademark and part of Renaissance eServices Ltd – A Crown Commercial Service provider and eLearning development company.

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March 1, 2016
MUSIC ACCOMPANIES PEACE – Violinist Creates Music App Free for Students in War-Torn Countries

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ACCOMPANY app is the brainchild of violinist and writer Steven Maloney, a Juilliard graduated music teacher on a mission to share his love for both music and teaching, especially with the victims of war and poverty.

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ACCOMPANY is the latest classical music education app set to launch in May at accompanymusic.com . The app is the brainchild of violinist and writer Steven Maloney, a music teacher on a mission to share his love for both music and teaching, especially with the victims of war and poverty. The owner of Accompany Music and violinlessonschicago.com, Steven comments: “The idea of practicing along with recorded accompaniment certainly isn’t new, but my setup is innovative. Now the user can employ any mobile device or computer to access thousands of pieces for violin, voice, and other instruments. They choose a piece to work on, they adjust the tempo or repeat difficult sections using loops, and they learn to phrase musically and traditionally–all without any distortion in pitch or sound quality when changing speed.”

Part of Maloney’s zeal to create the ultimate mobile practice tool was his own experience growing up in a small, isolated Texas town.

“The idea of practicing along with recorded accompaniment certainly isn’t new, but my setup is innovative. Now the user can employ any mobile device or computer to access thousands of pieces for violin, voice, and other instruments. They choose a piece to work on, they adjust the tempo or repeat difficult sections using loops, and they learn to phrase musically and traditionally–all without any distortion in pitch or sound quality when changing speed.”

Steven Maloney, Founder, Accompany Music

“Music instruction was frankly dismal and there were certainly no qualified accompanists to work with. You could mail order LP or CD recordings of karaoke-like background accompaniment tracks for a few things, but they were always too fast and you couldn’t adjust the tempo without changing the pitch or sound quality. It was like trying to learn to drive at 90 miles an hour. That was 25 years ago. Since then, digital changed everything and a few products have come out that semi-accurately slow down mp3 files, but the sound quality as a rule is not very good. Some of the newest apps even require “training” the app itself. Now theoretically, even if an app could actually follow–to the millisecond, like the most masterful human accompanist– (I’m talking about your every nuance and stylistic eccentricity warts and all), that might be useful for a very select population of extremely advanced and seasoned performers. For the remaining 99% – it’s best to learn to speed up and slow down in traditionally established places within the music the way a master musician like David Oistrakh or Pablo Casals or Maria Callas would. That requires listening to an accompaniment and following it; that itself takes discipline, not indulgence. In a nutshell: if you’re a kid or adult learning to play an instrument, you don’t need a toy; you need guidance and structure within a useful tool. That’s exactly what Accompany provides. Nothing in the app is automatic or metronomic, either; the piano sound is of the highest quality and sampled from a Steinway grand. The entire recording set up and app design was assisted by a former top-level Apple employee whom I consider a genius. In future we will have orchestral and ensemble accompaniments too. Finally, I’d also like to mention that unlike other apps where you’re paying a few dollars per piece, with Accompany, subscription is only a few pennies per day. Morever, for students in impoverished and war-torn nations, the app with all its content is absolutely free. For the moment, these countries with free service will include (among others) Colombia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Honduras, Syria, Haiti, Sudan, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Bolivia, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and North Korea.”

From a people perspective, such a concept is, as Bernie Sanders might pronounce, “Yuge“.

To date, ACCOMPANY features music for concertos, sonatas, short pieces, and student works. The product is unique in that it also features complete scale systems in different tunings. etudes, and drones for intonation practice – an idea inspired by noted virtuoso Ruggiero Ricci.

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February 18, 2016