Five Myths about Google Sites

Google Sites, a member of the Google Apps family, is a strong tool for creating wikis and web pages.

Los Gatos, CA, October 29, 2013 - Google Sites, a member of the Google Apps family, is a strong tool for creating wikis and web pages. Offered through the Google Apps Productivity suite, it allows individuals to create a collaborative website where numerous users can share files. Sadly, not many people know about Google Sites despite the potential benefits it has to offer. This is because of a number of myths that plague users’ minds and prevent them from availing this service.

If you have heard a few bad things about Google Sites, check them against the following top myths about this service and discover the truth.

Myth #1) Google Sites isn’t Free

People have gotten used to finding a catch in everything, which is why it’s easier to suspect that such a valuable service comes with a price. However, Google Sites is free. Regardless of the number of websites you create, rest assured that you don’t have to pay a dime, not even for upkeeping or web hosting.

Myth #2) Google Sites Doesn’t Offer Much Storage

Sites created via a personal Gmail have a storage quota of 100 MB per site. Now this may seem less for many. However, considering the fact that embedded Google Documents, YouTube videos or other Google services don’t count against your storage quota, you’ll be getting a good deal. If you still want more, you can go for a site through Google Apps to get 10 GB per domain. If that isn’t enough, you have the Google Apps for Business option, which provides you with 10 GB plus 500 MB per paid user.

Myth #3) Google Sites Can’t Produce a Company Website

Just a peek into Google Sites’ landing page will disprove this myth. For starters, you will see that the service offers company intranet and project work site templates. Another factor which disproves this “fact” is the availability of Google Site’s services company-wide through Google Apps Premier Edition. With this plan, you will get:

* 10 GB of storage and 500 MB for each user account
* Sharing settings for managing Google Sites
* Easy publishing features
* Integration of Gmail with 25 GB e-mail storage per account
* Addition of Google Calendar, Google Docs and Google Talk for easy collaboration

With so much to offer, how can Google Sites not be suitable for company websites?

Myth #4) Google Sites Has Limited Functionality

Because Google Sites doesn’t support CSS or JavaScript, many conclude that the service is limited. However, Google has always prided itself on having a unique architecture. Therefore, rather than supporting these conventional tools, it uses XML, RSS, JQuery, custom gadgets and 60 of its services including Google Apps Scripts, YouTube and Google Maps. That way your website can be highly interactive.

If you’re still feeling down about not being able to use JavaScript, there is a way out using Google Gadgets. Gadgets are applications written in XML, HTML and JavaScript. Developers create these using the Google Gadgets API. However, you’re welcome to use prebuilt gadgets from the Gadget Gallery. Some applications you may like are those displaying RSS feeds or the local weather. You can even customize the gadgets through the WYSIWYG editor without ever interacting with the code.

Myth #5) Google Sites Have a Bad Design

Web pages made with Google Sites usually look attractive since you get to choose from dozens of design themes, which include images, backgrounds and text styles. You can also go to the Template Gallery to pick a template for your whole site’s layout and structure. However, if these don’t produce the results you want, you can always get in touch with a Google Sites web designing company like BNH Services.

BNH Services offers you the chance to improve your communication and enhance your visibility virtually. Through its Google Sites Design service, you can get two drafts and three web page designs, Google Apps setup, and Google Search Engine submission.

To give you a peak at what you can get by hiring a specialist Google Sites developer such as BNH Services, here are some examples (http://tinyurl.com/oemcmoe).

So if these myths have stopped you from choosing Google Sites in the past, don’t let them do so in the future.

Contact:
Harry Jung
BNH Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 321417
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 982-7363
billing@bnhservice.com
http://www.bnhservice.com

Bryant & Stratton College Online Hosts Webinar on Career Advancement

On November 7, attendees will learn the keys to impressing managers and accelerating their careers at a new job

Buffalo, NY, October 28, 2013 – Bryant & Stratton College Online announced the next installment in its career information webinar series. The new session, titled “The Next 30 Days on the Job” is the final webinar in a three-part program from career expert Stephen Krempl. The webinar will be held on Thursday, November 7 from noon to 1 p.m. EST.

Mr. Krempl is the President of Krempl Communications International (KCI), a company that focuses on management and executive development. Before starting KCI, Mr. Krempl was the Vice President of Global Learning at Starbucks Coffee Company and served in senior training and education roles at Fortune 500 companies such as YUM Brands, PepsiCo and Motorola.

“The skills needed to get a job and excel in a career are different, something young employees often fail to recognize. This webinar will cover important tips on how to distinguish yourself from others, what relationships to build and maintain and ways to advance within a company – all building blocks to establishing a successful career,” said Mr. Krempl.

The “The Next 30 Days on the Job,” webinar will provide practical tips and advice for job seekers to grow their career within a company. Key takeaways for webinar attendees will include:

* How to put yourself on the PATH to success
* Secrets of setting yourself apart in the workplace
* The two most important groups for networking

“Many students choose the online degree programs at Bryant & Stratton College because they are interested in advancing their career but have to balance working with earning their degree. Our flexible class schedules allow them to do both. In addition, webinars like this one help them build their professional acumen while learning the technical skills they need,” said Scott Traylor, Campus Director for Online Education at Bryant & Stratton College. “Every part of Mr. Krempl’s series has added a new layer of knowledge for students. We are tremendously thankful that he has shared his expertise with prospective and current students at Bryant & Stratton College Online.”

This webinar is the third in a series of sessions from Mr. Krempl. Previously he led webinars titled “You’ve Got the Interview, Now What? How to Stand Out from the Crowd” and “Your First 30 Days on the Job.” The November 7 career information webinar is offered for free by Bryant & Stratton College Online and is open to current students, prospective students and others seeking information about building a successful career path. Those interested in attending are invited to register at online.bryantstratton.edu/webinar/.

To learn more about Bryant & Stratton College and for information about its online degree programs, go to online.bryantstratton.edu. Bryant & Stratton College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

About Bryant & Stratton College Online:
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes-based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment.  The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center. For almost 160 years, Bryant & Stratton College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor’s and associate’s degrees and professional certificates. Bryant & Stratton College Online offers five online bachelor’s degree programs, twelve online associate’s degree programs and nineteen online certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Some online programs are not yet available in all states. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of graduates and other important information, please visit bryantstratton.edu/disclosures. General information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degrees can also be found at http://online.bryantstratton.edu.

Contact:
Anne Jenkins
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
703-624-6125
ajenkins@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Man Jose Singles Convention Guarantees Bachelorettes Meet at Least One Good Man

Single women are guaranteed to meet at least one good bachelor at the Man Jose Singles Convention, November 30, 2013, or receive their money back.

San Rafael, CA, October 29, 2013 - Man Jose Singles Convention Offers Guarantee To Bachelorettes

Single women in search of a mate are guaranteed to meet at least one good man at the Man Jose Singles Convention, Saturday, November 30, 2013, 7:30pm, at the Holiday Inn San Jose Airport, 1350 N First Street, San Jose CA.

“San Jose is the only major city in America that has a surplus of bachelors,” says Rich Gosse, Keynote Speaker at the Convention. “That’s why it is commonly referred to as Man Jose. And these men are the cream of the crop. They are far wealthier, more intelligent, and better educated than bachelors in other cities. That’s why we are guaranteeing that every woman attending will meet at least one good man or receive a full refund of her $20 admission fee at Midnight.”

Rich Gosse is America’s foremost authority on finding a romantic partner. He is the author of eight books on dating, including You CAN Hurry Love, Singles Guide to the Bay Area, and A Good Man Is EASY to Find “This is a great book!” Oprah Winfrey). His expert advice has been featured by ABC’s Nightline, BBC, CBS, CNBC, CNN, Fox, NBC’s Today Show, Oprah, Cosmopolitan, Time, Newsweek, Playboy, Playgirl, The Wall Street Journal, The London Times, The Australian, The New Zealand Herald, etc. Mr. Gosse is available to the news media for interviews by calling 415/479-3800.

The Convention begins at 7:30pm, for women only, with Mr. Gosse’s Keynote, A Good Man Is EASY to Find in Man Jose. Men will be admitted at 9pm for a Dance Party until Midnight. Adults of all ages are welcome.

The Convention is sponsored by The Society of Single Professionals, the world's largest non-profit singles organization. The cost is $20 at the door. Overnight rooms at the hotel are available for an additional $79. Anyone wishing more information about this and many more events for singles may visit www.ThePartyHotline.com or call 415/507-9962.

Contact:
Tom Andrews
Society of Single Professionals
205 Mark Twain Avenue
San Rafael, CA 9403
415/507-9962
rich@richgosse.com
http://www.thepartyhotline.com

SAFE International Launches New Kitchener Self Defense Website – Kitchener, ON Self Defense

SAFE International is launching its newly updated website for Kitchener Women’s Self Defense as well as their other course offerings.

Kitchener, ON, October 28, 2013 - (Straight Line PR) - Kitchener Self Defense, SAFE International Launches New Kitchener Women’s Self Defense Website.

SAFE International ™ is the leading provider of mobile women’s self defense training in Canada. SAFE International has taught more than 175,000 women since 1994. SAFE International is launching its newly updated website for Kitchener Women’s Self Defense as well as their other course offerings.

Among the SAFE International course offerings you will find on the new website are:
SAFE International Kitchener Women Self Defense Parties. Forget Tupperware Parties. Invite 6 to 8 of your friends for a few hours of fun, education and potentially life-saving instruction with one of their SAFE Women’s Self Defense Parties. Plan a meal, snacks, or dessert, and be prepared for a unique self defense experience! What has made them so popular is their unique method of teaching with humour and sharing of anecdotes. Get to experience the simulated attacks in scenario specific situations such as at the front door, the kitchen, the car, etc.

SAFE International Kitchener Self Defense for high school students. SAFE International has become Canada’s most popular high school course for both boys and girls due to the fact that they are not teaching martial arts, but rather a practical approach to personal safety with an emphasis on detecting and defusing potentially dangerous situations. All of our instructors are certified through SAFE International and have a unique ability to reach the students in an effective and memorable manner. SAFE International teaches approximately 13,000 students each year with a heavy presence teaching self defense in Kitchener, ON.

SAFE International offers Kitchener Corporate Self Defense Courses. This self-protection seminar will provide employees with tips and strategies to recognize and avoid personal security risks while on the job. Through the teaching of both verbal and non-verbal techniques, the participants will learn how to take common sense measures to reduce the risk of being a victim. The knowledge they gain from the seminar can be applied to all aspects of their profession – sales, interacting with customers, travel, and other work related transactions. There are many instances when one might find themself in an uncomfortable and potentially threatening situation – entertaining clients, traveling, leaving late at night by car, taxi, public transport, walking, etc.

Kitchener Self Defense for men is another course offering you will find on the new SAFE International website. Learn how to identify the most vulnerable areas of the body, and how to strike them in a quick, non-telegraphed manner. SAFE International instructors cover many devastating strikes such as eye rakes, palm strikes, elbows, knees, kicks plus how to attack other vulnerable areas of the body. A very popular concept taught at any Ottawa Self Defense course is, “The Shredder”, which can be best described as an extremely effective Close Quarter Concept that can be utilized in a wide range of low to potentially high level violent scenarios. The Shredder targets the most vulnerable areas of the attacker without having to memorize countless “techniques”. Another major benefit of the Shredder is that it does not require years to learn.  It is a concept of self defense that immediately disrupts the attacker’s ability to continue their attack, and allows the tables to be turned quickly and effectively in the victims favour.

Please visit the new SAFE International website by visiting www.safeinternational.biz. You can also contact CEO, Chris Roberts, by email at info@safeinternational.biz, or toll free at 1-800-465-5972.

Contact:
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz

SAFE International Launches New Kingston Self Defense Website – Kingston, ON Self Defense

SAFE International is launching its newly updated website for Kingston Women’s Self Defense as well as their other course offerings.

Kingston, ON, October 27, 2013 - (Straight Line PR) - Kingston Self Defense, SAFE International Launches New Kingston Women’s Self Defense Website.

SAFE International ™ is the leading provider of mobile women’s self defense training in Canada. SAFE International has taught more than 175,000 women since 1994. SAFE International is launching its newly updated website for Kingston Women’s Self Defense as well as their other course offerings.

Among the SAFE International course offerings you will find on the new website are:
SAFE International Kingston Women Self Defense Parties. Forget Tupperware Parties. Invite 6 to 8 of your friends for a few hours of fun, education and potentially life-saving instruction with one of their SAFE Women’s Self Defense Parties. Plan a meal, snacks, or dessert, and be prepared for a unique self defense experience! What has made them so popular is their unique method of teaching with humour and sharing of anecdotes. Get to experience the simulated attacks in scenario specific situations such as at the front door, the kitchen, the car, etc.

SAFE International Kingston Self Defense for high school students. SAFE International has become Canada’s most popular high school course for both boys and girls due to the fact that they are not teaching martial arts, but rather a practical approach to personal safety with an emphasis on detecting and defusing potentially dangerous situations. All of our instructors are certified through SAFE International and have a unique ability to reach the students in an effective and memorable manner. SAFE International teaches approximately 13,000 students each year with a heavy presence teaching self defense in Kingston, ON.

SAFE International offers Kingston Corporate Self Defense Courses. This self-protection seminar will provide employees with tips and strategies to recognize and avoid personal security risks while on the job. Through the teaching of both verbal and non-verbal techniques, the participants will learn how to take common sense measures to reduce the risk of being a victim. The knowledge they gain from the seminar can be applied to all aspects of their profession – sales, interacting with customers, travel, and other work related transactions. There are many instances when one might find themself in an uncomfortable and potentially threatening situation – entertaining clients, traveling, leaving late at night by car, taxi, public transport, walking, etc.

Kingston Self Defense for men is another course offering you will find on the new SAFE International website. Learn how to identify the most vulnerable areas of the body, and how to strike them in a quick, non-telegraphed manner. SAFE International instructors cover many devastating strikes such as eye rakes, palm strikes, elbows, knees, kicks plus how to attack other vulnerable areas of the body. A very popular concept taught at any Ottawa Self Defense course is, “The Shredder”, which can be best described as an extremely effective Close Quarter Concept that can be utilized in a wide range of low to potentially high level violent scenarios. The Shredder targets the most vulnerable areas of the attacker without having to memorize countless “techniques”. Another major benefit of the Shredder is that it does not require years to learn.  It is a concept of self defense that immediately disrupts the attacker’s ability to continue their attack, and allows the tables to be turned quickly and effectively in the victims favour.

Please visit the new SAFE International website by visiting www.safeinternational.biz. You can also contact CEO, Chris Roberts, by email at info@safeinternational.biz, or toll free at 1-800-465-5972.

Contact:
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz

SAFE International Launches New Barrie Self Defense Website – Barrie, ON Self Defense

SAFE International is launching its newly updated website for Barrie Women’s Self Defense as well as their other course offerings.

Barrie, ON, October 26, 2013 - (Straight Line PR) - Barrie Self Defense, SAFE International Launches New Barrie Women’s Self Defense Website.

SAFE International ™ is the leading provider of mobile women’s self defense training in Canada. SAFE International has taught more than 175,000 women since 1994. SAFE International is launching its newly updated website for Barrie Women’s Self Defense as well as their other course offerings.

Among the SAFE International course offerings you will find on the new website are:
SAFE International Barrie Women Self Defense Parties. Forget Tupperware Parties. Invite 6 to 8 of your friends for a few hours of fun, education and potentially life-saving instruction with one of their SAFE Women’s Self Defense Parties. Plan a meal, snacks, or dessert, and be prepared for a unique self defense experience! What has made them so popular is their unique method of teaching with humour and sharing of anecdotes. Get to experience the simulated attacks in scenario specific situations such as at the front door, the kitchen, the car, etc.

SAFE International Barrie Self Defense for high school students. SAFE International has become Canada’s most popular high school course for both boys and girls due to the fact that they are not teaching martial arts, but rather a practical approach to personal safety with an emphasis on detecting and defusing potentially dangerous situations. All of our instructors are certified through SAFE International and have a unique ability to reach the students in an effective and memorable manner. SAFE International teaches approximately 13,000 students each year with a heavy presence teaching self defense in Barrie, ON.

SAFE International offers Barrie Corporate Self Defense Courses. This self-protection seminar will provide employees with tips and strategies to recognize and avoid personal security risks while on the job. Through the teaching of both verbal and non-verbal techniques, the participants will learn how to take common sense measures to reduce the risk of being a victim. The knowledge they gain from the seminar can be applied to all aspects of their profession – sales, interacting with customers, travel, and other work related transactions. There are many instances when one might find themself in an uncomfortable and potentially threatening situation – entertaining clients, traveling, leaving late at night by car, taxi, public transport, walking, etc.

Barrie Self Defense for men is another course offering you will find on the new SAFE International website. Learn how to identify the most vulnerable areas of the body, and how to strike them in a quick, non-telegraphed manner. SAFE International instructors cover many devastating strikes such as eye rakes, palm strikes, elbows, knees, kicks plus how to attack other vulnerable areas of the body. A very popular concept taught at any Ottawa Self Defense course is, “The Shredder”, which can be best described as an extremely effective Close Quarter Concept that can be utilized in a wide range of low to potentially high level violent scenarios. The Shredder targets the most vulnerable areas of the attacker without having to memorize countless “techniques”. Another major benefit of the Shredder is that it does not require years to learn.  It is a concept of self defense that immediately disrupts the attacker’s ability to continue their attack, and allows the tables to be turned quickly and effectively in the victims favour.

Please visit the new SAFE International website by visiting www.safeinternational.biz. You can also contact CEO, Chris Roberts, by email at info@safeinternational.biz, or toll free at 1-800-465-5972.

Contact:
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz

Hill Bill Free for iOS this Weekend as B27 Celebrate the Launch of Vegas Levels!

Balloon 27 (B27), innovative publisher of mobile video games announces that their quirky and addictive motorcycle trick game Hill Bill is available now through Monday, October 28, to download on iOS for free during the three-day event.

Los Angeles, CA, October 26, 2013 - Balloon 27 (B27), innovative publisher of mobile video games announces that their quirky and addictive motorcycle trick game Hill Bill is available now through Monday, October 28, to download on iOS for free during the three-day event. Next week the “Vegas” level pack will be released, so iOS users may get familiar with Hill Bill this weekend for free, before the big addition.

Hill Bill can always be downloaded for iOS as well as Android. After this event, users continue to receive the first 20 of 60 levels absolutely free. Then, users can download the full game for 0.99.

Hill Bill features a zany character named Bill, who has high hopes to ride like his ultimate hero, Evel Knievel, and jump the Grand Canyon. This little daredevil attempts bigger and more intense, crazy stunts on his third-hand garage sale motorcycle as the levels progress. Hill Bill features incredible artwork and sound effects with easy to pick up game play, also allowing players to earn in-game credits to upgrade and purchase new bikes and costumes--without investing any real bucks!

Additional worlds, levels, bikes, costumes and so much more, coming soon!

Download Hill BIll here:
App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hill-bill/id673668830?

Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Balloon27.HillBill1&hl=en

Want to know more about Hill Bill and creator B27:
HB Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxmPjq8JNRA
B27 Website: www.balloon27.com
B27 Facebook: www.facebook.com/byballoon27
B27 Twitter: www.twitter.com/byballoon27
B27 Instagram: www.instagram.com/byBalloon27

Contact:
Dallas Niebuhr
Dallas@balloon27.com
425-640-7377

Ajay Chadha
Ajay@balloon27.com
310-804-2750

About Balloon 27 (B27):
Balloon 27 (B27) is an indie developer and publisher of mobile and tablet games. B27 was founded by Ajay Chadha, the co-founder of Ignition Games. Chadha is well versed in Digital Media, working on brands such as Nintendo and Disney. The B27 founder believes, “As many things separate us in the world today, we believe gaming can unite us.” The idea of connecting individuals via gaming came to fruition as B27 was founded with no regard to location, language or time zone, but with a simple love for building games. Our diversity is our gift. Just as the seven colors form a beautiful rainbow, we are channeling the seven rays of light through our creative content. While games are currently our primary focus, the world will only continue to evolve so we see our possibilities as being endless.

Contact:
Dallas Niebuhr
Balloon 27
4750 Lincoln Blvd
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
425-640-7377
info@balloon27.com
http://www.balloon27.com

SAFE International Launches New Scarborough Self Defense Website – Scarborough, ON Self Defense

SAFE International is launching its newly updated website for Scarborough Women’s Self Defense as well as their other course offerings.

Scarborough, ON, October 26, 2013 - (Straight Line PR) - Scarborough Self Defense, SAFE International Launches New Scarborough Women’s Self Defense Website.

SAFE International ™ is the leading provider of mobile women’s self defense training in Canada. SAFE International has taught more than 175,000 women since 1994. SAFE International is launching its newly updated website for Scarborough Women’s Self Defense as well as their other course offerings.

Among the SAFE International course offerings you will find on the new website are:
SAFE International Scarborough Women Self Defense Parties. Forget Tupperware Parties. Invite 6 to 8 of your friends for a few hours of fun, education and potentially life-saving instruction with one of their SAFE Women’s Self Defense Parties. Plan a meal, snacks, or dessert, and be prepared for a unique self defense experience! What has made them so popular is their unique method of teaching with humour and sharing of anecdotes. Get to experience the simulated attacks in scenario specific situations such as at the front door, the kitchen, the car, etc.

SAFE International Scarborough Self Defense for high school students. SAFE International has become Canada’s most popular high school course for both boys and girls due to the fact that they are not teaching martial arts, but rather a practical approach to personal safety with an emphasis on detecting and defusing potentially dangerous situations. All of our instructors are certified through SAFE International and have a unique ability to reach the students in an effective and memorable manner. SAFE International teaches approximately 13,000 students each year with a heavy presence teaching self defense in Scarborough, ON.

SAFE International offers Scarborough Corporate Self Defense Courses. This self-protection seminar will provide employees with tips and strategies to recognize and avoid personal security risks while on the job. Through the teaching of both verbal and non-verbal techniques, the participants will learn how to take common sense measures to reduce the risk of being a victim. The knowledge they gain from the seminar can be applied to all aspects of their profession – sales, interacting with customers, travel, and other work related transactions. There are many instances when one might find themself in an uncomfortable and potentially threatening situation – entertaining clients, traveling, leaving late at night by car, taxi, public transport, walking, etc.

Scarborough Self Defense for men is another course offering you will find on the new SAFE International website. Learn how to identify the most vulnerable areas of the body, and how to strike them in a quick, non-telegraphed manner. SAFE International instructors cover many devastating strikes such as eye rakes, palm strikes, elbows, knees, kicks plus how to attack other vulnerable areas of the body. A very popular concept taught at any Ottawa Self Defense course is, “The Shredder”, which can be best described as an extremely effective Close Quarter Concept that can be utilized in a wide range of low to potentially high level violent scenarios. The Shredder targets the most vulnerable areas of the attacker without having to memorize countless “techniques”. Another major benefit of the Shredder is that it does not require years to learn.  It is a concept of self defense that immediately disrupts the attacker’s ability to continue their attack, and allows the tables to be turned quickly and effectively in the victims favour.

Please visit the new SAFE International website by visiting www.safeinternational.biz. You can also contact CEO, Chris Roberts, by email at info@safeinternational.biz, or toll free at 1-800-465-5972.

Contact:
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz

WordPress Unit is the First Official WordPress Agency in Chicago

WordPress Unit is a brand new company in Chicago partnering with Fresh Design Studio that focuses strictly on designing WordPress websites for any company who needs a new website or wants to revamp their old one.

Chicago, IL, October 25, 2013 - WordPress Unit is a brand new company in Chicago partnering with Fresh Design Studio that focuses strictly on designing WordPress websites for any company who needs a new website or wants to revamp their old one. The WordPress Unit team works hard to produce visually appealing websites that cater to the company’s needs.

“At WordPress Unit, we work incredibly hard to design the perfect website for every client. We go above and beyond to handcraft the site to make it stand out.” WordPress Unit Founder.

WordPress Unit is reasonably priced especially for creating enticing websites with an incredible online experience.  With only four pricing packages, there are no surprises in billing, and companies can save time in responding to proposals.  Whether it is building the best website in your industry or getting your online brand off the ground, there is a package for you.

WordPress Unit will handcraft the website for a good price, while giving companies exactly what they want.

Why should companies want to use a WordPress website?  WordPress is easy to use and can be managed from any computer. Once the website is designed by WordPress Unit, any employee with the username and password can sign in, even from home to update the website’s content. Also, WordPress makes it easy to use tags, so the website is found quickly when using a search engine.  And finally, there are a ton of plugins to make the company’s website unique and user friendly.

WordPress has gained popularity ever since its inception. Chicago is finally getting its first official WordPress agency.

If you need to design a website or want to revamp your old one, check out www.wordpressunit.com.

Contact:
Michelle Mann
WordPress Unit
53, West Jackson Boulecard suite 256
Chicago, IL 60604
312-880-9337
michelle.mann@freshds.com
http://www.wordpressunit.com

Kevia Enters the Mission Main Street? Grants Competition in Hopes to Secure a $250,000 Award

Kevia Enters the Mission Main Street? Grants Competition in Hopes to Secure a $250,000 Award Renowned jewelry designer, Kevia Jeffrey-West, has become widely recognized for her unique interpretation of jewels inspired by her travels abroad, the power of history and the subtle magnetism of nature.

New York, NY, October 24, 2013 – Renowned jewelry designer, Kevia Jeffrey-West, has become widely recognized for her unique interpretation of jewels inspired by her travels abroad, the power of history and the subtle magnetism of nature. Channeling her inspirations, Kevia creates contemporary jewelry that is not only beautiful but sustainable as well. Her newest collection consists entirely of recycled metal findings, natural semi-precious gemstones, reclaimed wood and sustainably harvested horn, which is biodegradable. In an effort to preserve the magnificence of the great outdoors, from which she draws so many of her creative visions, Kevia takes the vow to be environmentally conscious one step further, giving back to both the earth and the community through various philanthropic initiatives.

With the purchase of each horn piece from the brand’s Nouveau Collection, a tree is planted in the US, having contributed to the planting of over 1,300 new trees to date across both urban and wilderness areas. Kevia also donates a portion of the proceeds from the newly introduced endangered species inspired collection to a variety of Nature Conservation efforts. In hopes of continuing to make a positive impact on the environment, increasing design capacity and implementing a new e-commerce marketing plan, Kevia has entered the Mission Main Street? Grants competition. Loyal customers and retailers alike look forward to a multitude of new collections from the beloved line each year, encouraging Jeffrey-West to take advantage of rare opportunities that will allow for a breadth of growth, development and expansion in her category.

Mission Main Street? Grants is an effort by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association ("Chase") to increase awareness of the important role small businesses play in local communities and to help small businesses grow. The twelve grant winners will be awarded $250,000 each to allocate into their businesses as they see fit. The winners will be decided upon by a panel deliberation; however, in order to be presented to the panel participants will need 250 consumer votes by November 15th. As this is a once in a lifetime opportunity the Kevia team would greatly appreciate your support, vote Kevia on https://www.missionmainstreetgrants.com/business/detail/47934

For all press inquiries, additional information or designer quotes please contact Cameo Public Relations.

Contact:
Gina Gorman
Cameo Public Relations
10 W. 33rd St.
Suite 1118
New York, NY 10001
(646) 360-3488
Gina@cameopr.com
http://www.cameopr.com

Christina Moss Naturals Takes All Natural, Organic Skin & Hair Care Line With Anti-Aging Results Mainstream

Christina Moss, Amazon best selling fiction author, just launched a new company, Christina Moss Naturals, with a premier line of all natural, organic hair care and organic skin care products that she has spent 13 years developing.

Los Angeles, California, October 24, 2013 - Christina Moss Naturals has taken their All Natural, Organic Skin & Hair Care Line With Anit-Aging Results Mainstream. Christina Moss, Amazon best selling fiction author, just launched a new company, Christina Moss Naturals, with a premier line of all natural, organic hair care and organic skin care products that she has spent 13 years developing.

Is it possible to stop or even reverse aging, one might ask? Could it be the chemicals in our shampoo, soap and moisturizer that are contributing to rapidly aging skin? Some people think so, and Christina Moss is one of them. “Yes, I have seen dramatic improvements in skin and I’ve seen wrinkles diminish and tired skin refreshed without injections and facelifts. Results are fast and it is not expensive. It’s important to use products that don’t contain petro-chemicals, and there are a few additional beauty tips* that not many people know.”

When asked why a successful author would suddenly branch out into the land of organics, Moss responded, “Actually my career in the skin & hair care industry predates my first book by about ten years,” says Moss. “I first began making products for my family in 1999 because I was concerned with harmful ingredients like parabens, SLS and propylene glycol. My friends found out and I began taking product orders from them. Before I knew it, word spread and I had a cottage industry business. Christina Moss Naturals Corp is now a partnership, and I’m happy about that. I really don’t see any products out there that are as natural as mine. I feel I have a responsibility to make them available to more people. My business partner is of the same mind, and he’s totally behind the cause.”

The new business venture with partner, Kenny Davies, is called, Christina Moss Naturals Corp. The company debuts with a line of five basic products: shampoo, conditioner, facial wash, soap and facial moisturizer. The newly launched line is touted as petro-chemical free, fragrance free and preservative free, as well as suitable for all skin types AND babies too. “I wanted to put together a complete package of organic hair and skin products so that everyone, even babies, can get the best possible skin care, and because our products are concentrated, a little goes a long way. Everyone can enjoy the benefits of safe and natural ingredients and it’s still easy on the budget,” says Moss.

With their latest promotion and for a limited time, customers who purchase a set of all five products will receive a second Facial Moisturizer for free ($24 value) through Amazon and through their website www.ChristinaMossNaturals.com. On the website use discount code: MEDIA.

*Moss says she is recording a series of videos that demonstrate her natural beauty tips. You can tune into, and follow her YouTube channel at ChristinaMoss2012.

We couldn’t resist asking Christina Moss if she would share one of her healthy skin secrets for our readers, to which she replied, “Gladly! Here is my absolute favorite face mask that results in firmer and healthier skin.”

Super Lavish Face Mask
1 egg yoke
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon powdered collagen
1/4 teaspoon vitamin C
1 teaspoon pure butter melted
1 - 2 tablespoons rice flour

Mix all ingredients (except rice flour) in a small bowl. Gradually add the rice flour until you have a spreadable, non-drip consistency. Wash face with a petro-chemical free facial wash and pat dry. Apply to face, forehead and neck and leave on for 20 minutes. Gently rinse off and pat face dry with a clean towel. Apply a petro-chemical free moisturizer.

For more information and where to find Christina Moss Naturals products, go to:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_beauty?ie=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Christina+Moss+Naturals&node=3760911
Website: www.ChristinaMossNaturals.com
YouTube: ChristinaMoss2012
Facebook: Christina Moss Naturals

If you would like to learn more about Christina Moss Naturals organic & all natural skin and hair care products, you can contact Christina Moss at christinabodina@gmail.com or visit her website at ChristinaMossNaturals.com. You can also reach her by phone at 818-843-3427 or by mail at 1229 N. Lamer St, Burbank, CA. 91506.

Contact:
Christina Moss
CMN LLC
1229 N. Lamer St
Burbank, CA. 91506
818-843-3427
christinabodina@gmail.com
http://www.ChristinaMossNaturals.com

Protect Your Business with Google Apps Vault

Did you know that Google provides a backup and archiving tool for emails and chats? That tool is Google Apps Vault.

San Jose, CA, October 24, 2013 - Google Apps Vault (PDF) can help protect your business from legal and compliance risks. With Vault, you can be prepared to assess a legal matter or compliance issue in a timely, cost-effective way, with minimal disruption to your business.

Built on the Google Apps platform, it offers extended features, advanced functionality, and improved capabilities, such as domain-wide search of Gmail and on-the-record Gmail chat. This tool provides an easy way to create internal data management policies and automation to preserve and better protect an organization’s information assets. 

The cost of eDiscovery (producing and searching through employees email, chats and documents) can be a drain on your business. Producing records can cost up to $30K per GB. If you’re using Apps and you need an archiving or eDiscovery solution, Google Apps Vault is an obvious choice. All the data is managed on premises: no need to duplicate it and move it to a third party solution and take on the risks and hassles that go with that. Google Apps Vault is the most comprehensive and secure information governance, risk management and eDiscovery tool for Google Apps in the market.

Here are main features of Google Apps Vault which provides:
* Gmail Archiving
-No storage limit on archiving (Yes it breaks 25Gb cap)
* Gmail Retention
-No time limit on retention
* Gmail Legal Hold & Preservation
* Gmail Export
* Google Search Engine based eDiscovery
* Chat Archiving/Discovery (“on-the-record” chat)
* Vault will add additional Google data sources as well as features and functions in the future

Here are some of use cases.

A manufacturing company wants to protect themselves from former employees suing them for wrongful termination. Google Apps Vault helps them by establishing standard retention policies for terminated employee email-data and allows them to have fast, secure access should they need to search the email.

A technology-services company with an average employee turnover rate of sales consultants wants to be sure that outstanding client commitments are handed off properly if someone leaves the company. Google Apps Vault has an access policy that would enable a user with the correct privileges to hold the former employees email and chat data, and share just that data with a manager to determine what should be passed on to another employee.

The cost for Google Apps Vault is only $50/user/year for business users and $10/user/year for Non-Profit and Education organizations. Netkiller is the Top Vault partner on Google Apps Marketplace. and have helped hundreds of clients to protect their businesses. To learn more about Vault and availability, contact Netkiller at sales@netkiller.com

Contact:
Harry Jung
Netkiller America Inc.
2033 Gateway Place, Ste 500
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 641-0114
harryj@netkiller.com
http://www.netkiller.com

SAFE International Launches New Peterborough Self Defense Website – Peterborough, ON Self Defense

SAFE International is launching its newly updated website for Peterborough Women’s Self Defense as well as their other course offerings.

Peterborough, ON, October 23, 2013 - (Straight Line PR) - Peterborough Self Defense, SAFE International Launches New Peterborough Women’s Self Defense Website.

SAFE International ™ is the leading provider of mobile women’s self defense training in Canada. SAFE International has taught more than 175,000 women since 1994. SAFE International is launching its newly updated website for Peterborough Women’s Self Defense as well as their other course offerings.

Among the SAFE International course offerings you will find on the new website are:
SAFE International Peterborough Women Self Defense Parties. Forget Tupperware Parties. Invite 6 to 8 of your friends for a few hours of fun, education and potentially life-saving instruction with one of their SAFE Women’s Self Defense Parties. Plan a meal, snacks, or dessert, and be prepared for a unique self defense experience! What has made them so popular is their unique method of teaching with humour and sharing of anecdotes. Get to experience the simulated attacks in scenario specific situations such as at the front door, the kitchen, the car, etc.

SAFE International Peterborough Self Defense for high school students. SAFE International has become Canada’s most popular high school course for both boys and girls due to the fact that they are not teaching martial arts, but rather a practical approach to personal safety with an emphasis on detecting and defusing potentially dangerous situations. All of our instructors are certified through SAFE International and have a unique ability to reach the students in an effective and memorable manner. SAFE International teaches approximately 13,000 students each year with a heavy presence teaching self defense in Peterborough, ON.

SAFE International offers Peterborough Corporate Self Defense Courses. This self-protection seminar will provide employees with tips and strategies to recognize and avoid personal security risks while on the job. Through the teaching of both verbal and non-verbal techniques, the participants will learn how to take common sense measures to reduce the risk of being a victim. The knowledge they gain from the seminar can be applied to all aspects of their profession – sales, interacting with customers, travel, and other work related transactions. There are many instances when one might find themself in an uncomfortable and potentially threatening situation – entertaining clients, traveling, leaving late at night by car, taxi, public transport, walking, etc.

Peterborough Self Defense for men is another course offering you will find on the new SAFE International website. Learn how to identify the most vulnerable areas of the body, and how to strike them in a quick, non-telegraphed manner. SAFE International instructors cover many devastating strikes such as eye rakes, palm strikes, elbows, knees, kicks plus how to attack other vulnerable areas of the body. A very popular concept taught at any Ottawa Self Defense course is, “The Shredder”, which can be best described as an extremely effective Close Quarter Concept that can be utilized in a wide range of low to potentially high level violent scenarios. The Shredder targets the most vulnerable areas of the attacker without having to memorize countless “techniques”. Another major benefit of the Shredder is that it does not require years to learn.  It is a concept of self defense that immediately disrupts the attacker’s ability to continue their attack, and allows the tables to be turned quickly and effectively in the victims favour.

Please visit the new SAFE International website by visiting www.safeinternational.biz. You can also contact CEO, Chris Roberts, by email at info@safeinternational.biz, or toll free at 1-800-465-5972.

Contact:
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz

Gorham Paper and Tissue Expands Towel Offering with Smaller Core Sizes

A leading producer of parent rolls for the Away-From-Home (AFH) towel market, Gorham Paper and Tissue announces an investment which allows customers to purchase towel rolls in multiple core sizes.

Gorham, New Hampshire, October 22, 2013 – A leading producer of parent rolls for the Away-From-Home (AFH) towel market, Gorham Paper and Tissue announces an investment which allows customers to purchase towel rolls in multiple core sizes. This is to provide smaller core sizes which meet increasing market demand for the product.

“We are a significant player in the AFH towel market known for high quality towel papers, responsive services and a willingness to innovate,” explained Brian McAlary, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Gorham Paper and Tissue. “Over the past two years, key converters have been asking us to offer smaller core size so they can use our product. Added converting capability allows us to meet their needs and serve as an additional source of supply.”

The availability of 3”, 5”, 6” and 8”cores expands the company’s diverse portfolio of premium and standard towel papers. Towel options include high-bright, kraft, low stretch, high tensile, DRC (double reverse crepe), anti-microbial properties, color, recycled content and chain-of-custody fiber certification (SFI, FSC and PEFC).

McAlary added, “This is a win-win for everyone. Converters who value working with a small, nimble specialty mill like Gorham can now utilize our towel products in their operations while we increase market presence by satisfying a broader array of customers.“

Gorham products are used for a variety of applications including away-from-home towel, industrial towel and wipes, napkins and medical products like exam table barrier.

For information about Gorham towel papers contact Brian McAlary at (203) 273.9428 or visit the company website at www.gorhampt.com.

Media Contact:
Pam Miller
Director of Marketing
Gorham Paper & Tissue
203.829.4757
Pam.miller@gorhampt.com

About Gorham Paper and Tissue:
Gorham targets niche technical markets with broad portfolio of custom-engineered products including high-quality Specialty Packaging, Converting, Engineered and Printing Papers, Tissue and Towel. Using scale and leanness as an advantage, the company challenges industry convention in the areas of manufacturing flexibility, product development lead times and its go-to-market strategy.

In May 2011, the Gorham facility was acquired with support from investment funds managed by Patriarch Partners, LLC. Patriarch is a private equity firm and holding company managing 75 companies across 14 industry sectors with revenues in excess of $8 billion. Founded by Lynn Tilton in 2000, Patriarch focuses on the acquisition and invigoration of undervalued iconic American brands where time, capital and sound strategy can rescue a business and restore its value, creating and preserving jobs in America. Under Tilton’s leadership, Patriarch has become the largest woman-owned business in America with companies in its platform providing employment to more than 120,000 persons.

Gorham is a certified women’s business enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

Contact:
Pam Miller
Director of Marketing
Gorham Paper & Tissue
72 Cascade Flats
Gorham, NH 03581
203-829-4757
Pam.miller@gorhampt.com
http://www.gorhampt.com

SAFE International Launches New Mississauga Self Defense Website – Mississauga, ON Self Defense

SAFE International is launching its newly updated website for Mississauga Women’s Self Defense as well as their other course offerings.

Mississauga, ON, October 22, 2013 - (Straight Line PR) - Mississauga Self Defense, SAFE International Launches New Mississauga Women’s Self Defense Website.

SAFE International ™ is the leading provider of mobile women’s self defense training in Canada. SAFE International has taught more than 175,000 women since 1994. SAFE International is launching its newly updated website for Mississauga Women’s Self Defense as well as their other course offerings.

Among the SAFE International course offerings you will find on the new website are:
SAFE International Mississauga Women Self Defense Parties. Forget Tupperware Parties.

Invite 6 to 8 of your friends for a few hours of fun, education and potentially life-saving instruction with one of their SAFE Women’s Self Defense Parties. Plan a meal, snacks, or dessert, and be prepared for a unique self defense experience! What has made them so popular is their unique method of teaching with humour and sharing of anecdotes. Get to experience the simulated attacks in scenario specific situations such as at the front door, the kitchen, the car, etc.

SAFE International Mississauga Self Defense for high school students. SAFE International has become Canada’s most popular high school course for both boys and girls due to the fact that they are not teaching martial arts, but rather a practical approach to personal safety with an emphasis on detecting and defusing potentially dangerous situations. All of our instructors are certified through SAFE International and have a unique ability to reach the students in an effective and memorable manner. SAFE International teaches approximately 13,000 students each year with a heavy presence teaching self defense in Mississauga, ON.

SAFE International offers Mississauga Corporate Self Defense Courses. This self-protection seminar will provide employees with tips and strategies to recognize and avoid personal security risks while on the job. Through the teaching of both verbal and non-verbal techniques, the participants will learn how to take common sense measures to reduce the risk of being a victim. The knowledge they gain from the seminar can be applied to all aspects of their profession – sales, interacting with customers, travel, and other work related transactions. There are many instances when one might find themself in an uncomfortable and potentially threatening situation – entertaining clients, traveling, leaving late at night by car, taxi, public transport, walking, etc.

Mississauga Self Defense for men is another course offering you will find on the new SAFE International website. Learn how to identify the most vulnerable areas of the body, and how to strike them in a quick, non-telegraphed manner. SAFE International instructors cover many devastating strikes such as eye rakes, palm strikes, elbows, knees, kicks plus how to attack other vulnerable areas of the body. A very popular concept taught at any Ottawa Self Defense course is, “The Shredder”, which can be best described as an extremely effective Close Quarter Concept that can be utilized in a wide range of low to potentially high level violent scenarios. The Shredder targets the most vulnerable areas of the attacker without having to memorize countless “techniques”. Another major benefit of the Shredder is that it does not require years to learn. It is a concept of self defense that immediately disrupts the attacker’s ability to continue their attack, and allows the tables to be turned quickly and effectively in the victims favour.

Please visit the new SAFE International website by visiting www.safeinternational.biz. You can also contact CEO, Chris Roberts, by email at info@safeinternational.biz, or toll free at 1-800-465-5972.

Contact :
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz

Diva De Lai Reveal New Innovative Bob Dylan Tribute Rock Opera Album, Dylan at the Opera To Be Released October 22nd, 2013

Listen to Single Señor (Tales of Yankee Power) on Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/divadelai/se-or-tales-of-yankee-power)

Hollywood, CA, October 22, 2013 - Diva de Lai is coming on to the new music scene as an innovative band that is looking to mix two unique styles, Rock and Opera. Dylan at the Opera is a concept album composed of original Bob Dylan songs rearranged in different rock styles with operatic vocals and represents their latest release.

Yuval Nachtom, drummer and founder of Diva de Lai, created the concept and vision for the unique sound. Together with guitarist Eyal Sucher, who arranged the album, worked as a team on the music production.

A well-rounded band, Diva de Lai is comprised of Yuval Nachtom who also holds a PhD in economics, Grammy-nominated bassist and producer Yossi Fine, Eyal Sucher, who holds a Masters degree in music, specializing in orchestra conducting, plays guitar and keyboard with mezzo-soprano and leading classical singer, Karin Shifrin as their front-woman.

Señor (Tales of Yankee Power), the first single,was written by Dylan in the 1970’s and is a dark and depressing song that at the time was not understood. Though the original is simple, the lyric-heavy folk song was perfectly translated into a dramatic rock, opera sound that Shifrin captures in the cover.

With her powerful delivery throughout the song, Shifrin executes the song’s messages on point. “Señor is about lack of hope, the rule of a tyrant, cruelty, lost love and maybe looking for an answer in a heavenly entity,” Nachtom states.

“If we imagine that Señor is the name or nick name of a woman, then one can see here a dirge for a lost love - for a woman who walked away. The color of the lyrics and the melody present a challenge and are a natural basis for hard-core opera.”

Dylan at the Opera is set to be released on October 22nd with 12 tracks to look forward to. Diva de Lai kept the classic Bob Dylan while providing their own creative spin to an original concept album.

TRACK LISTING FOR NIGHT AT THE OPERA:
1- Senor (Tales Of Yankee Power)
2- Is Your Love In Vain?
3- Dear Landlord
4- As I Went Out One Morning
5- Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right
6- North Country Blues
7- Dirge
8- If You See Her, Say Hello
9- Wedding Song
10- You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go
11- Ring Them Bells
12- Let It Be Me

For more information on Diva de Lai:
http://divedelai.com
http://facebook.com/divadelai
https://twitter.com/divadelaimusic
http://soundcloud.com/divadelai

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com

Rubrics Assessment Capability Saves Faculty Time and Enables Institutions to Aggregate Direct Evidence of Student Learning

ExamSoft’s revolutionary rubrics assessment solution unites objective and subjective assessment in a single platform designed to provide a consistent and comprehensive framework for giving students actionable feedback on all assignments

Dallas, Texas, October 21, 2013 – ExamSoft, the leading provider of intelligent embedded assessment solutions, today announced a new rubrics assessment platform available for the 2014 Spring Semester. The new solution, which is currently in limited release to clients, is an easy-to-use tool for capturing assessment data on subjective student work such as essays, OSCEs, papers, presentations, and class participation. The addition of rubrics to ExamSoft’s entire suite of software, will provide clients a consolidated and comprehensive picture of each student’s performance, regardless of the assessment type or delivery method.

Students crave interaction and engagement, and faculty members want to help them learn. Previously, ExamSoft offered ways for faculty to engage students with detailed feedback data based on results from objectively scored assessments. Now, rubrics will enable faculty members to close the feedback loop with students by providing clear and actionable direction around subjective assignments and assessments students submit for grading. The clarity made possible by rubrics provides a format within which faculty and students can communicate and collaborate with each other and peers about students’ learning progress in a structured way.

“Presently we are tracking student progression on learning outcomes throughout the didactic curriculum assessed through traditional exams,” Dr. Jane Souza, an Assistant Dean of Assessment at St. John Fisher College, said. “With the introduction of rubrics, we will soon be able to document student achievement on performance-based assessments which include counseling sessions, oral presentations, and formal papers. The collective data will provide us a more complete view of student progress.”

With the added functionality, faculty members will be able to create templates for rubrics, which will cut down on time required to recreate new rubrics for each assessment and give faculty members the ability to easily share rubrics across departments and the institution. Faculty will also be able to share rubrics with students in advance of an assignment and conduct complex grading strategies, such as anonymous grading and consistent peer or TA grading. Finally, the new functionality will enable faculty to run comprehensive analytics reports of student learning filtered by student, class, or course—all with one click. Aggregating student, course, and program by learning objectives, helps all institutional stakeholders, without placing any additional burden on faculty.

"Faculty and institutions are being asked to do more with less. They are being asked to both prove and improve student learning at a level of unprecedented granularity," said Daniel Muzquiz, CEO of ExamSoft. "We are hearing from universities that they want solutions that leverage existing assessment efforts in a pragmatic way. Our rubrics solution is purpose-built to make it easy for faculty to capture the metadata, using an automated system, needed to generate real-time learning analytics, while keeping their current assessment processes stable. Real-time data empower faculty to intervene earlier to help current students and faculty achieve their goals."

ExamSoft is used by over 500 clients and the new rubrics functionality is now available in limited capacity to existing customers. Current ExamSoft users can send an email to rubrics@examsoft.com to learn more. A webinar will be held on Wednesday, October 23 at 3 pm ET to learn about how ExamSoft's new rubrics functionality was designed for faculty, by faculty, and discover how St. John Fisher College plans to use rubrics to develop a comprehensive picture of student learning and their curriculum. Register for the webinar at http://learn.examsoft.com/webinar/rubrics-launch.

“This is an exciting next step in ExamSoft’s evolution because rubrics add a powerful dimension to embedded assessment. Hundreds of faculty members at our client institutions have worked with us to create a sophisticated, elegant way to harness the data and insights from subjective assessments in an easy-to-use platform,” Muzquiz said. “We’re not only committed to creating a solution that works well, but also to listening and responding to the needs of those who strive to improve the teaching and learning experience.”

The rubrics assessment solution is planned to be widely available in January 2014. More information about rubrics can be found at learn.examsoft.com/rubrics

About ExamSoft Worldwide, Inc.
ExamSoft provides scalable and flexible intelligent assessment solutions that give educators actionable outcomes data and insights to help every student. Its software puts the data back in the hands of faculty and enables clients to more efficiently and practically administer direct assessments and analyze resulting data to improve curricular design, test design, and accreditation compliance. ExamSoft has served hundreds of prominent academic, certification, and licensing institutions for more than 15 years and has successfully administered millions of exams. For more information, please visit www.examsoft.com, or follow ExamSoft on Facebook and Twitter.

Contact:
Anne Jenkins
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
703-624-6125
ajenkins@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

SAFE International Launches New Toronto Self Defense Website – Toronto, ON Self Defense

SAFE International is launching its newly updated website for Toronto Women’s Self Defense as well as their other course offerings.

Toronto, ON, October 21, 2013 - (Straight Line PR) - Toronto Self Defense, SAFE International Launches New Toronto Women’s Self Defense Website.

SAFE International ™ is the leading provider of mobile women’s self defense training in Canada. SAFE International has taught more than 175,000 women since 1994. SAFE International is launching its newly updated website for Toronto Women’s Self Defense as well as their other course offerings.

Among the SAFE International course offerings you will find on the new website are:
SAFE International Toronto Women Self Defense Parties. Forget Tupperware Parties.

Invite 6 to 8 of your friends for a few hours of fun, education and potentially life-saving instruction with one of their SAFE Women’s Self Defense Parties.  Plan a meal, snacks, or dessert, and be prepared for a unique self defense experience! What has made them so popular is their unique method of teaching with humour and sharing of anecdotes. Get to experience the simulated attacks in scenario specific situations such as at the front door, the kitchen, the car, etc.

SAFE International Toronto Self Defense for high school students. SAFE International has become Canada’s most popular high school course for both boys and girls due to the fact that they are not teaching martial arts, but rather a practical approach to personal safety with an emphasis on detecting and defusing potentially dangerous situations. All of our instructors are certified through SAFE International and have a unique ability to reach the students in an effective and memorable manner. SAFE International teaches approximately 13,000 students each year with a heavy presence teaching self defense in Toronto, ON.

SAFE International offers Toronto Corporate Self Defense Courses. This self-protection seminar will provide employees with tips and strategies to recognize and avoid personal security risks while on the job. Through the teaching of both verbal and non-verbal techniques, the participants will learn how to take common sense measures to reduce the risk of being a victim. The knowledge they gain from the seminar can be applied to all aspects of their profession – sales, interacting with customers, travel, and other work related transactions. There are many instances when one might find themself in an uncomfortable and potentially threatening situation – entertaining clients, traveling, leaving late at night by car, taxi, public transport, walking, etc.

Toronto Self Defense for men is another course offering you will find on the new SAFE International website. Learn how to identify the most vulnerable areas of the body, and how to strike them in a quick, non-telegraphed manner. SAFE International instructors cover many devastating strikes such as eye rakes, palm strikes, elbows, knees, kicks plus how to attack other vulnerable areas of the body. A very popular concept taught at any Ottawa Self Defense course is, “The Shredder”, which can be best described as an extremely effective Close Quarter Concept that can be utilized in a wide range of low to potentially high level violent scenarios.  The Shredder targets the most vulnerable areas of the attacker without having to memorize countless “techniques”.  Another major benefit of the Shredder is that it does not require years to learn.  It is a concept of self defense that immediately disrupts the attacker’s ability to continue their attack, and allows the tables to be turned quickly and effectively in the victims favour.

Please visit the new SAFE International website by visiting www.safeinternational.biz. You can also contact CEO, Chris Roberts, by email at info@safeinternational.biz, or toll free at 1-800-465-5972.

Contact :
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz

Why 1lb Pure African Shea Butter Blocks Are So Popular & Better Value For Money

Better Shea Butter are proud to be the only company in the United States that are supplying premium quality raw African Shea Butter in 1lb bricks for maximum value for money.

Houston, TX, October 19, 2013 - Better Shea Butter are proud to be the only company in the United States that are supplying premium quality raw African Shea Butter in 1lb bricks for maximum value for money. The larger sample size provides customers with more flexibility in terms of Shea Butter applications, plus it’s a more eco-friendly option as it significantly reduces packaging. Better Shea Butter is ranked within the top ten retailers on Amazon.com for Shea Butter. This is testament to their consistently high quality, fresh, organic product and ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction.

Although on the surface, the size of Shea Butter blocks may not seem like an important consideration for consumers, the reality is that it’s actually a major selling point, as Better Shea Butter spokesperson Ms. Girard explains: “We have a very loyal customer base of repeat purchasers. This isn’t just because we offer the freshest, unrefined African Shea Butter; it’s also because we supply the product in larger blocks. This makes it so much easier for our customers to create whipped Shea Butter and utilize the product in a wide range of other applications.”

African Shea Butter is one of the most versatile natural products that can be used for almost any skincare application. It can be used in soap making, to make body butter, chap-sticks, eczema cream, shampoos and so much more. Better Shea Butter supply a free recipe book full of amazing ways to use unrefined Shea Butter. The recipes are provided in an e-book which customers can download that their convenience. Butter Shea Butter frequently adds new helpful tips and additional recipes, making this an excellent resource that continues to grow.

Ms. Girard points out that their customers want to be able to make the most of pure African Shea Butter: “Our customers use raw African Shea Butter for so many different skincare treatments and our 1lb blocks give them this flexibility. The size of our Shea Butter blocks enables customers to easily measure out various portions to follow the array of Shea Butter recipes we provide.”

Environmental sustainability is a really important part of Better Shea Butters’ business philosophy, as Ms. Girard explains: “The production of our Shea Butter relies on careful environmental management. The West African Karite trees that are the source of our Shea Butter are highly prized and protected. We do everything possible to make sure that we respect the environment, from sustainable harvesting of Karite nuts, through to processing and packaging. We are a very environmentally conscious company and by supplying 1lb Shea Butter blocks in re-sealable kraft bags we cut down on unnecessary waste.”

Better Shea Butter has recently received a new supply of fresh African Shea Butter. While supplies are quickly running low, there is still stock available for anyone that would like to experience the skincare benefits of this A grade, unrefined African Shea Butter.

Contact:
Lisa Girard
Better Shea Butter
9310 Rhythm Lane
Houston, TX 77040
832-554-6166
media@BetterSheaButter.com
http://www.bettersheabutter.com

SAFE International Launches New Ottawa Self Defense Website – Ottawa, ON Self Defense

SAFE International is launching its newly updated website for Ottawa Women’s Self Defense as well as their other course offerings.

Ottawa, ON, October 18, 2013 - (Straight Line PR) - Ottawa Self Defense, SAFE International Launches New Ottawa Women’s Self Defense Website.

SAFE International™ is the leading provider of mobile women’s self defense training in Canada. SAFE International has taught more than 175,000 women since 1994. SAFE International is launching its newly updated website for Ottawa Women’s Self Defense as well as their other course offerings.

Among the SAFE International course offerings you will find on the new website are:
SAFE International Ottawa Women Self Defense Parties. Forget Tupperware Parties. Invite 6 to 8 of your friends for a few hours of fun, education and potentially life-saving instruction with one of their SAFE Women’s Self Defense Parties. Plan a meal, snacks, or dessert, and be prepared for a unique self defense experience! What has made them so popular is their unique method of teaching with humour and sharing of anecdotes. Get to experience the simulated attacks in scenario specific situations such as at the front door, the kitchen, the car, etc.

SAFE International Ottawa Self Defense for high school students. SAFE International has become Canada’s most popular high school course for both boys and girls due to the fact that they are not teaching martial arts, but rather a practical approach to personal safety with an emphasis on detecting and defusing potentially dangerous situations. All of our instructors are certified through SAFE International and have a unique ability to reach the students in an effective and memorable manner. SAFE International teaches approximately 13,000 students each year with a heavy presence teaching self defense in Ottawa, ON.

SAFE International offers Ottawa Corporate Self Defense Courses. This self-protection seminar will provide employees with tips and strategies to recognize and avoid personal security risks while on the job. Through the teaching of both verbal and non-verbal techniques, the participants will learn how to take common sense measures to reduce the risk of being a victim. The knowledge they gain from the seminar can be applied to all aspects of their profession – sales, interacting with customers, travel, and other work related transactions. There are many instances when one might find themself in an uncomfortable and potentially threatening situation – entertaining clients, traveling, leaving late at night by car, taxi, public transport, walking, etc.

Ottawa Self Defense for men is another course offering you will find on the new SAFE International website. Learn how to identify the most vulnerable areas of the body, and how to strike them in a quick, non-telegraphed manner. SAFE International instructors cover many devastating strikes such as eye rakes, palm strikes, elbows, knees, kicks plus how to attack other vulnerable areas of the body. A very popular concept taught at any Ottawa Self Defense course is, “The Shredder”, which can be best described as an extremely effective Close Quarter Concept that can be utilized in a wide range of low to potentially high level violent scenarios. The Shredder targets the most vulnerable areas of the attacker without having to memorize countless “techniques”. Another major benefit of the Shredder is that it does not require years to learn. It is a concept of self defense that immediately disrupts the attacker’s ability to continue their attack, and allows the tables to be turned quickly and effectively in the victims favour.

Please visit the new SAFE International website by visiting www.safeinternational.biz. You can also contact CEO, Chris Roberts, by email at info@safeinternational.biz, or toll free at 1-800-465-5972.

Contact :
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz