Online Healthcare Certification Provider Launches New Fire Departments Special Section
Lincoln, Nebraska, November 13, 2012 - To help the growing number of individuals seeking employment as firefighters learn more about emergency medical technician certification and other required trainings, Health Education Solutions (HES), a leading provider of online healthcare certification courses, today released a Fire Departments special section. This series of educational articles is available in HES’ research library at www.HealthEdSolutions.com.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for firefighters is expected to grow 9 percent between 2010 and 2020. As an increasing number of volunteer firefighters make the transition into paid positions and more individuals enter the field, the need for these individuals to seek emergency medical technician programs and certifications will become apparent.
“As the emergency response field continues to grow—particularly in the firefighting field—the need for convenient, easy-to-access continuing education will dramatically increase,” said Melissa Marks, president of HES. “Whether you are new to the emergency medical field or a veteran seeking to get recertified, Health Education Solutions provides convenient courses and valuable resources to help you achieve career success.”
Proper healthcare certification has become more important as of late due to a few recent trends in the firefighting industry. Firefighters respond to less fires and more medical emergencies—and this shift continues to grow. According to the National Fire Protection Association, fires accounted for only 5 percent of responses made by U.S. fire departments in 2010. In addition, fire death rates are on the decline and have decreased by 20 percent since 2000. As the industry continues to follow these trends and firefighters increasingly become the first medical responders on scene at emergencies, the need for knowledge of healthcare emergency response principles will continue to grow.
To help firefighters and other first responders adequately prepare themselves to respond to medical emergencies, HES offers a comprehensive series of online firefighter, healthcare professional and emergency medical technician courses. Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification and recertification courses are available online, as are pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification and recertification courses. In addition to courses developed in partnership with Union College, HES offers the American Heart Association’s HeartCode ACLS Part 1 course. For ACLS certification course info or ACLS online recertification info, visit Health Education Solutions’ website.
For individuals with nontraditional schedules who require more flexibility than traditional emergency medical technician school will allow, HES additionally offers basic life support (BLS), stroke certification, bloodborne pathogens training and first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training courses.
HES’ online research library offers a variety of useful information for firefighters, healthcare professionals and other emergency medical technicians and first responders, including resources related to careers in healthcare, 2012 certification guidelines, statistics related to healthcare trends and data from experts in the field.
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
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303.433.7020
sfern@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com
A spokesperson from the Rockerfeller Foundation, Margot Brandenburg, has endorsed impact investing extremely eloquently in an article in the Huffington Post this week, claims alternative investment advocacy group AAA.
Boston, MA, November 14, 2012 - A spokesperson from the Rockerfeller Foundation, Margot Brandenburg, has endorsed impact investing extremely eloquently in an article in the Huffington Post this week, claims alternative investment advocacy group Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
Speaking following a convention about impact investing in Sao Paulo earlier this month, Ms Brandenburg stated that investing in socially and environmentally responsible projects is continuing to attract attention and interest. This interest is coming from philanthropists and entrepreneurs, but also increasingly from regular investors and even institutional investors who may not have even have considered alternative investments a few years back, claims AAA.
In her Huffington Post article, Ms Brandenburg explains that this interest is stemming from a growing feeling that ‘business as usual’ is simply not sustainable and often not ethical. “This has been brought into the public consciousness since the economic crisis began and we all realized that there were some fundamental problems with the way the business world, and particularly the financial world, was operating,” explained AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson.
AAA supports the sentiment that impact investors have the opportunity to help millions of people around the world and contribute to local economies by helping people to set up businesses and work themselves out of poverty. “These are long term solutions that can generate returns for investors in the West while helping those in developing nations to create a future for themselves and their communities,” added Mr Johnson.
AAA supports ethical alternative investment projects that help communities and environmental causes. An example is the plantations run by Greenwood Management in Brazil, which offer foreign investors the chance to buy up a section of sustainable plantation forest. The timber grown in the forest is sold when it is mature and new seedlings are being planted all the time. “This form of managed forestry is a great alternative to using native forests in countries like Brazil where the ecology is so valuable in the fight against climate change,” added Mr Johnson.
Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com
Vietnam’s first Luxury Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) often offers new tours for discerning travelers and has just announced a new tour to Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park from Hue or Danang.
Hanoi, Vietnam, November 12, 2012 - Luxury Travel Ltd. has served the luxury travel industry for many years, and their staff has acquired first-hand knowledge about the luxury travel market in Vietnam. Their advisors have visited their recommended destinations, and have personally checked out the finest hotels, resorts, restaurants, unique optional tours designed for discriminating travelers.
Quang Binh province has been blessed by Mother Nature with forests, seas, rivers and a stunning coastline. History has been less kind, but this battle-hardened province and long impoverished land is now making the most of its natural assets and emerging as one of Vietnam’s most talked about up-and-coming tourist destinations.
In part this has been due to its comparative inaccessibility, however, the opening of regular air service from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to the city of Dong Hoi, some 40km from the caves in September 2008 has changed all that. Now the caves are a 45-minute flight away from the Vietnamese capital and 1.5 hours from the southern hub, and you can access Phong Nha from Hue city or Danang by car. Like Halong Bay’s rocks, the caves date back to the Paleozoic period, some 400 million years ago. The main difference lies in the vast scale of the cave. The whole complex is some 65km long stretching towards the Lao border. To explore the cave and underground river system more effectively, we have launched a special tour to explore further into the mysterious cave. Besides visiting the cave by power boat as usual, you can kayak down the underground river to access both the well-known and unexplored caves.
“Discovered in 1935, but having only opened to tourists in 1999, Phong Nha Cave was made a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003. Compared to the citadel of Hue, the ancient town of Hoi An and My Son Sanctuary, Phong Nha has remained largely off the beaten track at least for international tourists. We offer two day tours from Hue or Danang, and you can opt for a unique homestay in Chay Lap or the Sun Spa Resort.” Said Phan Trong Thang, Senior Sales Excutive of Luxury Travel Ltd.
The tour price starts from US$ 279 per person for 2 persons (5.600.000 VND pp). Price includes every thing: private pick up and drop off services, all transportation, accommodation, entrance fees, kayak equipements, and the services of an English or French-speaking guide. This offer is valid until 30 December 2013.
“Do not expect much luxury, but rather nature and sense of connection with the area’s history and people. On this two day tour you will explore Son Dong and Paradise Cave, and the three or four day option is also recommended.” Said Pham Ha, founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.
Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator/DMC (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is based in Hanoi, with offices throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel is exceptional at designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences. Opened in 2004, the Luxury Travel Company Limited has its own offices, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors, and representative offices in California, London,Paris, and Sydney. The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill client expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd. has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent “The Years’ Best” of the Guide Awards in 2012. www.facebook.com/luxurytravelcompany
Contact:
Linh Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com
Comprehensive Program Puts a Green Focus on the Traditional Business Degree
Denver, Colorado, November 12, 2012 - Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, is now taking applications for its new two-year Business Administration - Sustainability degree program. Unlike Ecotech’s other lab-centric offerings, this program is steeped in business education with a unique focus on sustainability. The program will launch in January 2013.
The Business Administration - Sustainability program provides students with knowledge and skills suitable for employment in a broad range of private and public sector organizations. Coursework includes accounting, financial analysis, human resources, project management, communications, customer service, sustainability, renewable energy and workplace ethics.
“There has been extensive research about the increasing importance of sustainability within organizations, and that requires business leaders who understand green technology, industry verbiage and implementation techniques,” says Michael Seifert, president of Ecotech Institute. “National industry leaders helped us develop curriculum that focuses on applying sustainability knowledge within a business environment; this program is designed to educate specialized graduates who will stand out.”
Upon successful completion of the Business Administration - Sustainability program, students will be prepared to:
* Understand the various components of contemporary business administration;
* Communicate effectively and in a manner appropriate for a business setting;
* Demonstrate practical proficiency in the use and application of current business hardware and software;
* Operate cutting-edge business technology;
* Utilize project management skills;
* Demonstrate an understanding of employment relationships;
* Understand and demonstrate good customer service skills;
* Understand the basic principles of finance and accounting.
Ecotech Institute’s website outlines each of its programs to help answer common questions such as, “Is this program right for me?”, “What will I learn?” and “Why Ecotech?” In addition to offering curriculum information, the site explains what to expect from the program, which skill sets are most desirable for this field of study, and what careers are available in cleantech industries. Learn more about the Business Administration – Sustainability degree program.
Ecotech Institute also offers the following six programs:
* Solar Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Wind Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Renewable Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Energy Efficiency Program, Associate of Applied Science
* Electrical Energy Technology, Associate of Applied Science
* Power Utility Technician, Associate of Applied Science
About Ecotech Institute:
Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it offers seven highly practical renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers. Classes start once per quarter and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576.
Contact:
Alicia Hassinger
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
720-933-8119
ahassinger@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com
Australian Model and DJ, Jen Jones has signed with Tempe-based publicity and talent management agency, Black Dog Promotions, for booking, public relations and brand development.
Phoenix, AZ, November 13, 2012 - Australian Model and DJ, Jen Jones has signed with Tempe-based publicity and talent management agency, Black Dog Promotions, for booking, public relations and brand development. This all-encompassing Aussie has chosen Arizona specifically to spread her Australian-based talent and style to a broader area and audience.
Jones combines the beauty and style of a top model and the mixing skills of a world class DJ to unassumingly take the DJ world by storm.
After landing in Arizona and searching for the most appropriate representation for herself, Jones said, “A lot of companies reached out to represent my growing brand, and no one was going to invest in me and understand my needs as much as Black Dog Promotions. CEO, Scott Kelly and his down to earth team are very personable and extremely knowledgeable. I am excited to be apart of Black Dog Promotions and look forward to expanding my brand.”
Black Dog Promotions CEO, Scott Kelly commented on the firms latest signing, “Jen is an incredible talent that is poised to take the U.S. and world by storm. Since she landed in the valley she has wowed huge crowds in the clubs and made male hearts beat faster in front of the camera. Jen is equally talented as a celebrity spokesperson and we intend to fully exploit all her talents. We are thrilled to be representing Jen”
Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia and from a family of musicians, Jones began cutting her teeth on music at a very young age. At 21-years-old, she moved to American, and then took to the turntables. She hasn’t looked back since. She utilizes her passion for music, technique on decks, and her trademark pink diamond headphones to raise the bar for the music industry.
Follow Jen Jones online at www.DJJenJones.com , Facebook.com/JenJonesDJ or Twitter.com/DJJenJones
About Black Dog Promotions:
“Buzz.” It’s what we generate at Black Dog Promotions. Tapping into our broad network of media contacts, we maximize the potential of viral marketing, publicity and social media. Best, we garner results – driving your audience to visit your website, buy your product or support your cause. Our passion is to make your message resonate! Check out our website for details at: http://www.blackdogpromotions.com
Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85284
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com
The RAACE Foundation is dedicated to eliminating the epidemic of child sexual abuse by raising public awareness.
Baltimore, MD, November 10, 2012 - The RAACE Foundation is dedicated to eliminating the epidemic of child sexual abuse by raising public awareness. Its volunteers, advocates and members of TeamRAACE achieve the organization’s mission by competing in all forms of sports at venues coast-to-coast, as well as at business and community events nationwide. The RAACE Foundation also conducts speaking engagements and distributes awareness materials, all in the effort to keep children safe from abuse. Incite Creative, a local marketing and graphic design firm, has been selected to lead the Foundation’s brand building initiatives.
Statistics show that 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 7 boys are sexually abused before the age of 18. Furthermore, in 95% of reported cases, the abuser is someone the child knows and trusts. Founded in 2004 by Baltimore businessman Kenneth Smith, The RAACE Foundation’s primary purpose is to educate — educate parents, children, and those who serve them — all in an effort to protect them from becoming one of these staggering statistics. In an effort to build upon the Foundation’s existing brand awareness and put a “circle of trust” exercise into every parent’s/caregiver’s hands, Smith and Executive Director Brad Brickel reached out to Incite Creative to help further their mission.
“Over the past ten years, we have been working hard to situate The Race Against Abuse of Children Everywhere Foundation in the public eye,” states Smith. Every September we take a strategic look at the organization, specifically aligning our discipline and values with our needs and goals to understand our next step. The result this year was that in order to get to the next level, we needed a fresh look at The RAACE Foundation; one from the outside - with more experience in marketing and social media skills, one that could support and understand our core beliefs and core markets. After meeting with Dina Wasmer and her Incite Creative colleagues, the one thing that stood out was their ability to listen. They offered solutions and said that they could help without an extensive sales pitch. Simply put, we understood right away that they heard us loud and clear. They know our market and how to reach it. Their experience speaks for itself and we are very excited to get started. We are looking forward to a long and storied relationship.”
As the Foundation’s outsourced Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Incite Creative will kick things off by launching an Annual Fund campaign, then develop and implement a strategic marketing plan for 2013 that includes tactics for building ambassadors who are willing to take part in The RAACE Foundation’s “Time to Talk” program.
"We’re fortunate to work with a number of child-serving organizations, including schools, autism awareness initiatives, and child advocacy organizations”, states Wasmer. “Therefore when we were first introduced to The RAACE Foundation, we were excited and confident that we could play a pivotal role in helping this worthwhile organization succeed. After meeting with Kenneth and Brad, my colleagues and I absorbed their passion and tenacity to drive child sexual abuse out of the shadows, and are honored to be part of their team.”
For more information about contributing to The RAACE Foundation or to obtain your free copy of the “Time to Talk Parent’s Guide,” go to: www.raace.org.
About Incite Creative (www.incitecreativeinc.com)
Approaching its 13th year in business, Incite Creative is a marketing and graphic design firm that specializes in strategic positioning, brand development and creative implementation services for Mid-Atlantic, small-to-mid-sized companies and organizations that have regional, national and international reach. For more information, log onto http://www.incitecreativeinc.com or contact Dina Wasmer at 410-366-9479 ext. 101 or dina@incitecreativeinc.com.
Contact:
Dina Wasmer
Incite Creative, Inc
1501 St. Paul Street, Suite 113
Baltimore MD
410-366-9479
dina@incitecreativeinc.com
http://www.incitecreativeinc.com
Investors are planning on buying up real estate in the US in order to sell it on at a later date or rent it out at a profit, claims AAA.
Boston, MA, November 09, 2012 - Investors are planning on buying up real estate in the US in order to sell it on at a later date or rent it out at a profit, claims Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
The alternative investment advocacy group made the remarks after the release of a study showing that real estate investors are planning to up their investments in the coming 12 months. This is despite the fact that house prices are rising and some insiders claimed that it was becoming harder to make a profit on the housing market.
The study, carried out by BiggerPockets.com, a website for real estate investors, found that 65 per cent of those already investing in real estate in the US were planning to considerably increase their investments over the coming year.
“These results show that investors are just as keen on alternative investments as ever and are confident that there is still plenty of money to be made in the real estate investment industry – especially through the buy-to-let angle,” claimed Anthony Johnson, AAA’s analysis partner. He added that investors may actually contribute towards the recovery of the US housing market.
The study also found that a large number of house owners are spending thousands on renovations. The recovery of the housing market and the popularity of undertaking home improvements is great news for the forestry sector, according to AAA. Mr Johnson said, “We predict that the recovery in the housing market in the US will mean more demand for timber, which will drive up lumber process and returns for forestry investors."
AAA advocates sustainable forestry investment, through plantation projects such as those run by firms like Greenwood Management in Brazil and Canada. “Investing in forestry through projects like these is a popular alternative investment choice for those who want to put their cash into something more tangible than stocks and shares,” added Mr Johnson.
Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com
Alternative investment advocacy group AAA claims that there is enough evidence to suggest that further economic recovery is on its way in Brazil and growth rates of 3-4 per cent can be expected in the coming years.
Boston, MA, November 09, 2012 - Alternative investment advocacy group, Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) claims that there is enough evidence to suggest that further economic recovery is on its way in Brazil and growth rates of 3-4 per cent can be expected in the coming years.
A large number of people put their cash into Brazil in the past few years, as growth rates hit as high as 6 or 7 per cent. However, growth fell to just 1.5 per cent this year and the economy has failed to deliver in several areas, AAA has admitted. For example, those who invested in its stock markets have seen a 5 per cent fall in values in dollar terms and the value of its currency, the real, also took a hit against the dollar this year.
However, AAA claims that strategic government moves, such as the slashing of interest rates to a record low of 7.25 per cent, have helped to get recovery back on track. “Those who have investments in Brazil will see strong returns over time,” claimed AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson. He predicted that growth of between 3 and 4 per cent will return before too long.
AAA supports a range of alternative investment products and funds, but focuses on ethical options like impact investing and sustainable forestry investment. “Brazil is a great place to invest in forestry,” explained Mr Johnson. “It has lush, fertile conditions and there is a growing demand for sustainably produced timber due to huge house building projects and infrastructure investment in advance of the country hosting the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics within the coming four years.
One forestry investment option, run by Greenwood Management, offers people that chance to invest in their own piece of forestry plantation for as little as $15,000.
Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com
In March, Marcos performed as Artistic Director and main dancer with his own company Tango Llovers in the most important Theater in Montevideo.
Warsaw, November 08, 2012 - At the start of an intensive tour with a renowned Argentinean Tango company, Marcos Ayala, the young Tango Sensation captures the attention and gets a standing applause of the public in the most renowned theatres of Poland.
For this young Argentine talent, 2012 has been a very active year which started with Tango Pasion on a Tour in Canada, and then he was called to star in Chantecler, a Tango musical along with Mora Godoy, the renowned Tango icon to start a successful season at the Presidente Alvear theater at Calle Corrientes in Buenos Aires which later received multiple awards.
In March, Marcos performed as Artistic Director and main dancer with his own company Tango Lovers in the most important Theater in Montevideo.
After his successful season with Chantecler, Marcos Ayala continues in the Mora Godoy Tango Dance Company as first dancer and Mora’s dance partner, touring in Chile and Argentina within the context of a cultural bridge created by city Government of Buenos Aires and the provinces in Argentina.. This bridge allowed open Tango classes to the public and, through competition, the program allowed new talent recruiting in each of the provinces where Marcos served as main jury.
Meanwhile, in the month of August, Marcos performed with great success in Miami and New York, to amaze the public with his enormous talent, energy and youth. This time Marcos invited Mora Godoy to participate with Tango Lovers (Enamorados del Tango) making a remarkable artistic couple.
Marcos Ayala’s career path has led him to make presentations to important personalities such as Liza Minnelli when she visited Buenos Aires last October.
Once again in October, he directed Tango Lovers (Enamorados del Tango) and enchanted the audience of the Auditorio Nacional Adela Reta in Montevideo with a renewed, vibrant and dynamic show boasting a cast of the highest levels.
"This European tour is the fulfillment of one of my goals but is the start of a personal project that I will keep developing with my company Tango Lovers (Enamorados del Tango) since I aim to share our culture around the globe through Tango, the most sensual and passionate dance of the world” said Marcos Ayala during a pause while a fervent audience applauded him and his artistic partner in this tour, the sculptural and talented Argentinean dancer Paola Camacho.
Marcos Ayala will tour with Tango Pasion from November until March around Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Finland, United Kingdom, Portugal, Germany, Morocco, Switzerland and France. Then, in April he will be performing with his own company Tango Lovers (Enamorados del Tango) in major cities in the United States. Another intense year for the Argentinean Tango Sensation, Marcos Ayala.
For more information visit http://www.enamoradosdeltango.com or http://www.tangolovers.com
Contact:
Pierina Asti
Enamorados del Tango
5241 SW 154 Place
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 613 1719
press@enamoradosdeltango.com
http://www.enamoradosdeltango.com
Veterans Day is the time of year when we show our friends and family members how much we appreciate their service in the armed forces.
Deer Park, NY, November 08, 2012 - Veterans Day is the time of year when we show our friends and family members how much we appreciate their service in the armed forces. Some Americans actually believe that Veterans Day is the day that the United States sets aside to pay homage to those in the military who died as a result of wounds sustained during combat or battle. That is simply not the case. Memorial Day is the day that American’s honor fallen heroes.
Veterans Day honors all American Veterans that are dead and living. Veterans Day is intended to thank veterans for their loyal and dedicated service, and every year on November 11, people all over American let veterans know how much they appreciate the sacrifices that have been made.
This Veterans Day celebrate with Flags Connections and present your friend or family member with Flag Cases, medal, and certificate cases, Flag and Pedestal Display Cases. Military Shadow Boxes, Decorative Banner Flags and much more. Flags Connections also has a huge selection of Challenge Coin Holders, medal display cases and retirement gifts for your favorite Military Vet.
The high quality merchandise that is available from Flags Connections is like nothing else on the internet, and below are just some of the reasons why.
· Same day shipping on most in-stock merchandise although some restrictions may apply.
· Hundreds of Flag Cases, Shadow Boxes and Military Display Cases Available..
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· Live customer service representatives available to take your calls or emails.
Flags Connections is the only place you need to shop for the highest quality Veterans Day gifts on the web and is different because
· Every display case that you buy for Veterans Day is solid wood
· The glass in every shadow box and flag case has an elegant look with its beveled edge
· Clients are able to choose from hundreds of design options for every branch of the military
· Every shadow box has eye appeal with ornate edging and classic design
Flags Connections has the largest selection of American flags and flag cases in the world with Flag cases handcrafted by veterans. The American made flag cases are high quality and incredibly affordable with discount prices.
Celebrate Veterans Day with your friends and loved ones and Flags Connections on November 11, and receive a $10.00 discount when you use discount code 10vet.
Contact:
David Elgavisch
FlagsConnections.com
1940 deer Park Ave Suite 372
Deer Park, NY 11729
631-254-8393
info@flagsconnections.com
http://www.flagsConnections.com
Veritas Prep’s Shaan Patel Answers Five of the Most Commonly Asked Questions About How to Smartly Prepare For the SAT
Malibu, California, November 07, 2012 - Do you have questions about the SAT? You’re not alone. For many students and families, the SAT is daunting. To help answer many of the most common questions about the SAT test, Shaan Patel, a perfect SAT score recipient and Director of SAT Programs at Veritas Prep, identified the five questions he’s most frequently asked and offers responses below:
Frequently Asked Questions About the SAT Answered
The SAT is very different than the tests students take in their high school classes, but many think that if they are a solid A student, they don’t need to prepare for the SAT. That overconfidence is the number one reason students who normally do well academically post disappointing scores the first time they take the exam. The SAT rewards the prepared and it is absolutely an exam students can master with effective SAT prep. Students that spend time learning and practicing key strategies, reviewing grammar rules and vocabulary and taking practice tests will be much better positioned for success on test day.
For students applying to competitive colleges and universities, is your GPA or SAT score more important?
When admissions officers look at GPA and SAT scores, only one is a standardized measure: the SAT. Grade point average has a high level of variability from school to school, which means it isn’t a consistent or standard measure with which to compare or evaluate applicants. So when it comes to college admissions, the four hours you spend taking the SAT is more important than the 4,000 hours you spend working on your GPA. Given that, whether you take an SAT course or prep on your own, you need to put considerable effort into preparing for the exam.
When is the best time to take the SAT?
While many consider spring of junior year the best time to take the SAT, Veritas Prep actually recommends that students first take the exam during the winter of their junior year. The reason is simple – timing. Students that wait until spring of their junior year are preparing for the SAT, finals and often AP exams as well. Add in sports, extracurricular activities and a job, and that is a lot to handle. The best plan is to take the SAT in the winter when you have more time to dedicate to SAT preparation. A common argument is that you should wait to take the SAT until after you’ve completed algebra II, but the truth is, if you prep properly you’ll have command of the strategies you need to correctly solve SAT math questions, not to mention the rest of the exam.
What’s the biggest misconception about the SAT?
The SAT is an unknown to a lot of people, so there are actually lots of misconceptions. The biggest misconception is that high school or AP classes are preparation enough for the SAT. Unfortunately, that just isn’t true. While AP classes can help on the SAT Subject tests, overall, the average high school curriculum is not designed with standardized college entrance exams in mind. The SAT tests different skills than what you learn in high school, and some properties of the exam even contradict what your teachers may have taught you. For example, English teachers emphasize quality over quantity when it comes to writing essays; however, on the SAT, the more you write on the essay, the higher you score. To get ready for the SAT, you’ll have to spend time preparing specifically for the exam in addition to your regular high school coursework.
What is the best piece of advice you can give to students preparing for the SAT?
Practice, and practice only with official College Board SAT practice tests. The best way to prepare for the exam is to use questions produced by the folks who created it. The College Board releases a question of the day that you can sign up to receive by email, as well as makes several tests available at little or no cost. A College Board SAT practice test is also among the free SAT resources Veritas Prep offers on its website.
Patel improved his SAT score from 1760 to a perfect 2400, earned more than $237,000 in scholarships and co-authored the Veritas Prep SAT 2400 program, which is available as a classroom course, live online, on demand in high definition or in private SAT tutoring sessions. Additionally, McGraw-Hill recently published his book, “SAT 2400 in Just 7 Steps.”
For more information, visit www.veritasprep.com/sat.
About Veritas Prep
Veritas Prep is the world’s largest privately-owned provider of test prep and admissions consulting services. It offers industry-leading programs to help applicants improve standardized test scores and gain admission to the world’s most selective universities. Founded in 2002 by graduates of the Yale School of Management, Veritas Prep offers its live classroom GMAT prep course in more than 90 cities worldwide and as an interactive online course available to students everywhere. Its Veritas Prep SAT 2400 course is available as a classroom course, live online, on demand or in private tutoring sessions and features the only zero risk, money back guarantee in the industry. In addition, Veritas Prep offers admissions consulting services for applicants seeking entry into competitive business schools, law schools, medical schools and other graduate programs. For more information, visit veritasprep.com.
Contact:
Lindsey Read
CSG PR
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
937-408-9321
lread@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com
Expanding its gold-standard Free Support—unique within the industry—Patton introduces platinum-level Premium Support and platinum-plus Premium 24/7 Support services, taking legendary excellence in customer service to new heights.
Gaithersburg, MD and Berne, Switzerland, November 07, 2012 - Patton Electronics (USA) together with Patton-Inalp (Switzerland) have introduced two new premium support services, the sister companies announced today.
Since 1984, Patton has provided gold-standard free lifetime technical support during business hours for every product sold—including free downloadable software upgrades.
Unique within the electronic-communications industry, Patton’s free-support proposition drives down total cost of ownership, delivering significant competitive advantage for Patton channel partners and end customers.
Now, Patton’s new platinum-level Premium Support and platinum-plus Premium 24/7 Support address the high-end service requirements of Telecom carriers, Internet service providers, and other organizations that need guaranteed response and resolution times or evening and weekend service.
“We're responding to customers,” said Burton A. Patton (Burt), EVP. “They asked for service-level agreements with guaranteed response and remedy times. Our platinum-plus service enhances our unique gold-standard Free Support with global 24x7 coverage.”
Platinum Premium Support guarantees a 2-hour response time and 8-hour remedy time during regular business hours for any critical incident.
Platinum-Plus Premium 24/7 Support offers world-wide, around-the-clock service anytime, day or night. Courteous and competent Patton support staff are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to address major or critical incidents anywhere in the world.
Not that you’ll need it. Among VoIP-industry techno-geeks, Patton’s SmartNode gear is venerated for “set-it-forget-it” stability. Still, one finds assurance in a robust support organization. And there are of course certain businesses that desire or demand that 24x7 safety net.
Burt Patton elaborates, “Patton does business in 142 countries, providing free support in at least 10 languages. SmartNode VoIP equipment is deployed and operating in 105 countries. We have trained and certified nearly one-thousand SmartNode specialists for the global workforce.”
Patton operates Technical Assistance Centers in Gaithersburg, Berne, Budapest, Lebanon, India and Vietnam, providing world-class customer support for Patton channels and customers throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Last month Patton announced its IPv6-ready SIP-Trunking VoIP Gateways are now shipping. Recently the company’s CEO, Robert R. Patton (Bobby) was appointed Chair of Maryland STEM Project Advisory Committee, following on the heels of news that Patton's SmartNode VoIP product line has won the 2012 Internet Telephony Excellence award.
About Patton-Inalp;
Inalp Networks AG was founded in 1998 to design, develop and market advanced Internet Protocol (IP) based multi-service platforms that deliver voice, video and data services over a converged network. Patton Electronics, Co. (Maryland, USA) and Inalp Networks AG (Berne, Switzerland) joined forces in 2002 to manufacture and market the SmartNode™ brand of advanced VoIP products. Patton-Inalp Networks AG is the VoIP competency center and Europe-Middle-East-Africa (EMEA) sales organization for Patton’s business-class network access, connectivity and VoIP equipment.
About Patton:
Patton is all about connections—from inception the company has connected generations in a family-owned-and-operated business. Since incorporating in 1984, Patton has built everything from micro-sized widgets for connecting "this-with-that," to carrier-grade Telecom gear that connects end-customers to service-provider networks. Now headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD, USA, Patton markets a catalog of over 1,000 products, with a focus on VoIP and Ethernet extension technologies. Today, Patton equipment is up-and-running in carrier, enterprise and industrial networks all over the world—interconnecting legacy TDM and serial systems with contemporary and next-generation IP-based voice, data, and multi-media networking technologies.
Here at Patton, it is our joy and mission to connect real-world customer challenges with high-quality, right-priced solutions, complemented by unrivaled customer service and technical support. In the field, Patton's global family of locally-present sales, support, and engineering professionals are fully-engaged in connecting our product managers with true local-market requirements. Patton works hard to connect with your world, operating regional offices in strategic locations across the globe, with training and technical-support centers in Switzerland, Hungary, Lebanon, India, Vietnam, and the USA. To better reach our global customers and serve their true needs, Patton works in connection with a growing network of technology, business, and sales-channel partners. Patton… Let's Connect!
For more information or a free catalog, email sales@patton.com
Contact:
Glendon Flowers
Patton Electronics Company
7622 Rickenbacker Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 USA
Tel: (301) 975-1000
Fax: (301) 869-9293
press@patton.com
http://www.patton.com
Urban Barns Foods Inc. (URBF.QB) ("Company" or " Urban Barns ") www.urbanbarnsfoods.com, is an emerging company specializing in "CUBIC FARMING" a revolutionary type of farming that dramatically increases yields of vegetables with radically diminished water consumption when compared to conventional farming.
Vancouver, British Columbia, November 05, 2012 -- Urban Barns Foods Inc. (URBF.QB) ("Company" or " Urban Barns ") www.urbanbarnsfoods.com, is an emerging company specializing in "CUBIC FARMING" a revolutionary type of farming that dramatically increases yields of vegetables with radically diminished water consumption when compared to conventional farming. All produce is locally grown in any geographical location and climate. Urban Barns announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") with Wells Communications Inc. ("Wells") http://www.wellscom.co.kr. The purpose of the MOU is to develop and expand a framework of cooperation between Urban Barns and Wells to develop mutually beneficial programs, projects and activities using LED light fixtures.
Mr. Dan Meikleham, Chairman of Urban Barns, stated that, 'Wells is the perfect partner to supply advanced technology systems with emphases on LED lights and lighting heat controls for plant production under controlled environment agriculture ("CEA") to maximize food production using Urban Barns patent pending Cubic Farming growing methods to enable mass production of locally grown vegetables in urban locations."
Mr. Dae Woo Kim, CEO Wells Communication Inc., added, "We are very happy to enter into co-operation between Urban Barns and Wells on equal terms for developing and subsequent filing for patent protection on novel and innovative systems from successful R & D arising from our joint industry collaboration on Cubic Farming and LED grow lights."
Urban Barns plans to install Wells LED lights in the first urban growing facilities of its kind in the world using the revolutionary CUBIC FARMING method for commercial production.
About Wells Communications Inc.
Dr. Dae Woo Kim was educated at the Korea University, has a BS in Chemistry, his career has spanned 31 years in visual and display technologies, including 15 years in LED technology. Currently Dr. Kim is the Chairman, Founder and Chief Engineer at Wells Communications. His accomplishments include the LED screen design and installations: Fremont Street Las Vegas which is the largest in the world, LG Time Square in New York, Chicago O'Hare International Airport to name a few.
About Urban Barns Foods Inc.
Urban Barns uses patent pending proprietary equipment to produce affordable vegetables in a secure and controlled indoor environment. By setting up subsidiary facilities and growing locally, Urban Barns can focus on supplying any community, irrespective of the regional climate, effectively reducing shipping times and related spoilage costs. Urban Barns has the unique ability to scale and cater to the demands of all major communities. Our commitment to our consumers is reflected through our motto, "Purely Fresh, Naturally Tasty, and Completely Healthy." www.urbanbarnsfoods.com and www.cubicfarming.com are registered trademarks and Cubic Farming and Cubic Agriculture are copyright of Urban Barns Foods Inc. All other company and product names mentioned are used only for identification purposes and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Suzanne Holbrook
Contact:
Urban Barns Foods
7170 Glover Road
Milner, BC, Canada
V0X 1T0
Phone: 403-454-4022
Fax: 604-681-4760
ir@urbanbarnsfoods.com
http://www.urbanbarns.com
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