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DES PLAINES, ILL. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

Feldco Windows, Siding and Doors recently partnered with St. James Catholic Church of Arlington Heights. The church, originally built in 1955, has been going through significant renovations since February of this year. One of the last remaining projects the church hoped to accomplish in 2019 was replacing the windows in their choir chamber.

The chamber windows were not in good shape, many had holes covered with tape. Some of the choir members mentioned how cold it was when singing in the chamber. Liz Czajkowski, Operations Manager at St. James, was well aware of Feldco's work in the area and reached out to inquire about replacing the windows. While the original windows were beautiful stained glass, she had come to terms with the fact they might have to replace the windows with plain ones, for the sake of simplicity and cost.

Feldco President Ron Gerstung heard about this project and personally visited Liz at the church. He immediately realized that Feldco would be able to replace the windows while maintaining the original stained-glass design. Not only were the aesthetics able to be maintained, Mr. Gerstung was so impressed by the church's beauty and all their renovation work, he arranged for the windows to be donated.

"These windows are an inspiration here at St. James," stated Czajkowski. "It used to be bone chilling in the choir chamber, and less than a week after the windows were replaced, I was receiving emails from our choir members on how lovely it was to be singing in the warmth of the renovated chamber."

Pastor Matt Foley also expressed his gratitude for the generous window donation. He stated the windows are "a beautiful, beautiful display of the importance of stained-glass windows here at St. James."

Feldco executives and members of the management team visited the church after the renovation. "We love hearing about how a few windows made such an impact on this nearby church. Most people don't think of windows as a thing of beauty, and it's great to see firsthand that windows aren't just functional, but can be a source of beauty and inspiration too," stated Gertsung. "We were happy to work with the fine folks at St. James on this project."

St. James Catholic Church is located at 820 N. Arlington Heights, just a few miles northwest of Feldco's headquarters in Des Plaines.

Feldco is the Midwest's leading replacement window, siding and door replacement specialist. Founded in 1976, the company is focused on delighting customers by making home improvement projects simple. With premium products, factory-direct pricing and certified installers, Feldco provides an excellent overall value and experience for over 400,000 customers. The company offers free in-home demonstrations and lifetime product warranties. Feldco serves all of Central and Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana, Southern and Northeast Wisconsin and Eastern Iowa. Feldco has showrooms in Chicago, Des Plaines, Rockford, Peoria, and Springfield Illinois, Madison, Cudahy and Menasha, Wisconsin and Davenport and Cedar Rapids Iowa. Please visit Feldco's website or contact the company's Communication Center (866-4FELDCO or 708-437-4000) to learn more about Feldco's products and services.




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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 20 Master's in Health Education Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 191 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 191 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 20 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master's in Health Education Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-health-education-degree-programs/

2020 Master's in Health Education Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Cleveland State University
Cleveland University-Kansas City
Columbia University
Concord University
East Carolina University
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Mississippi State University
Nebraska Methodist College
Purdue University Global
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Saint Joseph's University
Texas A & M University
The College At Brockport
Touro University Worldwide
University of Memphis
University of South Carolina
University of the Cumberlands
Walden University
Western Carolina University

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 25 Master's in Database Management Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 137 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 137 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 25 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master's in Database Management Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-database-management-degree-programs/

2020 Master's in Database Management Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Bellevue University
Boston University
Carnegie Mellon University
Colorado Technical University
Columbus State University
Dakota State University
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida State University
Minot State University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New York University
Nova Southeastern University
Southern New Hampshire University
Stevens Institute of Technology
University of Denver
University of Illinois at Springfield
University of Maryland - Baltimore County
University of Maryland University College
University of South Florida
University of West Florida
University of West Georgia
West Texas A&M University

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.



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SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music has renovated the 133-seat theater in the Schoenberg Music Building thanks to a $3 million gift from the Herb Alpert Foundation. The theater was renamed Lani Hall, in honor of Alpert's wife, the singer Lani Hall.

"I was attracted to the idea of combining forces with the university to create a jewel of a performance space with excellent acoustics for the school's students, faculty and audiences," said Alpert, the pioneering musician who started the foundation with Hall. "Lani is the girl of my dreams. I know she does not seek this type of attention, but I was thrilled to surprise her with this recognition of her own artistry and to celebrate our 46th wedding anniversary."

The refurbished venue was unveiled Dec. 15 with an intimate performance featuring vocalist Barbara Morrison, a UCLA adjunct professor; vocalist Gretchen Parlato, a UCLA alumna; and students from the music school.

In addition to showcasing the new space, the opening event highlighted the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance at UCLA, which Alpert helped bring to UCLA in 2011, and the global jazz studies program, which has benefited from his foundation's philanthropy. The school launched a bachelor of arts degree in the field in 2018 and has since attracted star faculty including trumpeter Terence Blanchard, who holds the Kenny Burrell Chair in Jazz Studies, and pianist Arturo O'Farrill.

The redesign of the performance space was led by acoustician John Storyk, a founding partner of Walters-Storyk Design Group. Among Storyk's best-known projects is his 1969 design of Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios in New York City.

In conjunction with the foundation's gift, UCLA contributed facilities funds toward the theater renovation and to other Schoenberg Hall upgrades, which also will include the renovation of four ensemble rooms.

"Herb and Lani's gift is an inspiring example of what we accomplish when visionary philanthropists partner with a public university such as UCLA," said Eileen Strempel, dean of the school of music. "We are grateful for their generosity, which has transformed this theater into an incredible resource for our students, school and community — a timely asset that amplifies our growing global jazz program and supports the work of all our students and performers."

The theater was previously known as the Jan Popper Theater; it was named in 1981 in honor of the professor of music who founded the opera program and served on the faculty from 1949 to 1975. His legacy will continue to be recognized with a new plaque in the theater's foyer.

"The faculty cherish the enormous contributions made by Jan Popper to past students, current alumni and the music department as a whole," said Travis Cross, professor and chair of the department of music. "We celebrate the beautiful improvements made to this signature space for performance and learning, and we are proud to recognize Herb and Lani's continuing investment in our students, faculty and community."

Both award-winning musicians, Alpert and Hall have long supported artists, arts education, and compassion and well-being through The Herb Alpert Foundation. A $30 million gift in 2007 enabled UCLA to establish the school of music, and the foundation's giving to the school now totals close to $40 million.

About the Herb Alpert Foundation
The Herb Alpert Foundation envisions a world in which all young people are blessed with opportunities that allow them to reach their potential and lead productive and fulfilling lives. Over the past few years, the Foundation has focused on core areas, such as "The Arts," a broad category that includes arts education, a focus on jazz, and support to professionals. This also includes programs that seek to use the arts to help meet the needs of underserved youth and to help build competencies that will enable them to become successful adults. The other core area is "Compassion and Well-Being," which celebrates the positive aspects of human psychology and seeks to bring more empathy and compassionate behavior into our society. Please note: the Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals.




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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 15 Master's in Criminology Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 157 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 157 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 15 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master's in Criminology Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-criminology-degree-programs/

2020 Master's in Criminology Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

California University of Pennsylvania
Delta State University
Florida State University
Indiana State University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Missouri State University
Regis University
San Jose State University
Texas A & M University, Commerce
University of California, Irvine
University of Texas at Dallas
Western Kentucky University

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 20 Master's in Creative Writing Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 164 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 164 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 20 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master's in Creative Writing Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-creative-writing-degree-programs/

2020 Master's in Creative Writing Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Antioch University
Arcadia University
Bay Path University
Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Oregon University
Emerson College
Full Sail University
Harvard Extension School
Lindenwood University
Mississippi University for Women
National University
Oregon State University, Cascades
Queens University of Charlotte
Southern New Hampshire University
University of Arkansas at Monticello
University of Houston - Victoria
University of New Orleans
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Western Connecticut State University
Wilkes University

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.



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AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

Today, A Cloud Guru announced the acquisition of Linux Academy, creating the largest and most effective cloud computing training platform in the world. With a shared mission to "teach the world to cloud," the combined organization now represents THE school for the future of IT: hands-on, practical and updated daily to keep pace with continuous changes in cloud technology.

By bringing together the all-skills level A Cloud Guru offering and the more advanced Linux Academy training programs, the combined content library will represent the world's largest catalog of hands-on training for cloud computing (AWS, Azure & Google Cloud), DevOps, containers, security, big data, machine learning and artificial intelligence.

As part of this acquisition, Bain Capital Tech Opportunities has made a significant investment in A Cloud Guru, alongside participation from existing investors Elephant, Summit Partners and AirTree Ventures.

Organizations across sectors and geographies are in the midst of transitioning to a cloud-first strategy. The cloud services market is growing at a rate nearly three times that of the overall IT services market, but most enterprises aren't prepared for the cloud transition. Nearly three-quarters of IT decision makers believe their organizations have lost revenue due to a lack of cloud expertise within their teams.

Now, solving that challenge will become easier.

"We recognize that our mission to 'teach the world to cloud' does not just start with the novice learner or end with the most advanced engineer, but is a mission that meets customers where they are at and enables them to be successful at their particular stage in their journey," said A Cloud Guru CEO Sam Kroonenburg. "By bringing together our complementary strengths, customers will now have a single partner to keep pace with the rapid evolution of cloud technology."

A Cloud Guru will bring together the best of both companies to provide an integrated learner's journey and create an unparalleled customer experience, while also rapidly accelerating the launch of new courses and the pace of innovation.

"I'm thrilled for our students. They are the true winners in this combination of two best-in-class cloud training providers," said Linux Academy CEO Anthony James. "Our student-first missions are completely aligned, and we truly are better together."

Kroonenburg will lead the combined organization, which has already helped more than 1.5 million people learn cloud computing, and James will serve in an advisory capacity. The company is growing revenues at a rate of nearly 100% and today employs almost 400 team members around the world.

William Blair & Company, LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor to Linux Academy.

About A Cloud Guru
Founded in 2015 by brothers Sam and Ryan Kroonenburg, ACG is driven by a straightforward mission—to teach the world to cloud. What began as a single cloud certification course has expanded into a rich content library and hands-on labs covering Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure cloud platforms. ACG has helped more than one million users across 196 countries acquire the skills and certifications needed to pursue meaningful careers in the cloud. The state-of-the-art learning platform helps businesses and individuals rapidly develop cloud skills, prepare for certification exams, and progress through learning paths to become gurus in specialized disciplines.

About Linux Academy
Linux Academy is the premier hands-on cloud training platform for all skill levels. Since 2012 Linux Academy has provided self-paced courses, access to expert training architects, a wide library of content, and real scenario-based environments for cloud mastery. Learners can train real-time in multiple, secure platforms within Linux Academy. With constantly updated information and friendly guidance to succeed, Linux Academy boasts 95% satisfaction among learners. The Linux Academy platform offers more than 200 courses, over 1,000 Hands-On Labs, and Learning Paths to guide training.




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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

Jason Cianciotta, born with an undiagnosed disorder, has been in a lifelong fight to defy the odds. Numerous fractures, skeletal deformities, surgeries, bone infections, and corrective procedures have taken their toll, and as a bilateral amputee, the fight continues. Blessed with a mind for learning, Jason holds degrees in Biology, Philosophy, School Administration, and Chemical Engineering, and has been an educator for +15 years. Affectionately known as MrC to his students, he has a unique way of inspiring, and relaying God's Word - through math and science - to people of all ages.

Now reborn as Lazarus, the author of Me, You, & Him, his art serves as a platform to share his faith, and the moments in his life where God's Grace has spoken profoundly to him. Lazarus lives today, through the limitless power of God's Love, giving meaning to his suffering, and thankful for the people in his life that have helped heal him along the way.

Synopsis:
The poetry came so easy to me - it felt like it was already written. It was a spirited work where God guided my pen.

Now a synopsis?? I never intended to sit down to write the original book in the first place. It was a moment of transcendence, birth from a gift, which at once was lost - worn and weathered - but then later was found. It was waiting for me, the one who would recognize it and reclaim it, and make it new again. It came at a time in my life when I needed healing, and served as a reminder to share God's Love through my suffering. No synopsis can qualify the impact writing this book had on me.

And so I ask of you to read this to someone you love, share your own pains, live the transformative power of empathy, and in His Image and likeness, continue to inspire and help each other heal along our collective journey to salvation.



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DALLAS (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

Proximity Learning Inc. (PLI) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Dallas Independent School District (DISD). The district is now bringing in online teachers after PLI was awarded an RFP for the 2019-2020 school year.

J.L. Long Middle School, the first school in the district to pilot online teachers has now expanded the program to seven American Sign Language (ASL) sections, four 6th and 7th grade classes and three 8th grade classes. Around 20 students daily attend each class and sign along with a Texas certified ASL teacher provided by PLI. They are connected via live video chat so students can see the teacher and the teacher can see and interact with the students.

"My biggest goal always has been to ensure quality instruction in every classroom," said Luis Cardenas, a J.L. Long Middle School assistant principal. "So since my goal in this school has always been to ensure there is quality instruction, then Proximity is the means for me to achieve that goal."

With online teachers, students are learning a world language in a dynamic, interactive environment while preparing them for college and career applications.

The PLI teachers are equally committed to carrying out J.L. Long Middle School's stated mission of cultivating "young minds and spirits for global leadership in academic achievement and personal excellence." One of these is six-year teacher Jonah Eleweke.

"It's been very memorable watching the students grow in their ASL skills," Eleweke said. With workers fluent in ASL in high demand, Eleweke wants to help open future doors for his middle school students by helping them "appreciate this opportunity to learn ASL as a life-long ability that should bode well for them in their future work given Deaf clients are everywhere in all fields."

Eleweke said he appreciates the support of the PLI-trained in-class facilitator at J.L. Long Middle School who assists him in ensuring student success, engagement, and on-time assignment completion.

"The facilitator is also a really important piece in the puzzle so that the kids can be successful, cause she's really actively monitoring that the kids do what they're supposed to do," Cardenas said.

Furthermore, PLI online classes are no different than the other classes students go to during their day at school. The staff follows the school's bell schedule, grading policy, and attend parent-teacher conferences.

"The best part I think is the consistency in which we know that we can help students on a daily basis because the teachers are readily available at the time of class," Cardenas said. "With Proximity Learning we can ensure consistency of the program, because I think even if the regular teacher is not available, there's going to be someone who is going to teach sign language."

Due to the RFP and PLI's work with J.L. Long Middle School, Dallas Independent School District will be expanding PLI's services to J.L. Long's feeder school, Woodrow Wilson High School, to continue providing Dallas students with engaging, real time, live online instruction.

About Proximity Learning Inc.: Proximity Learning Inc. is an Online Education Service company catering to students ranging from kindergarten to high school. Proximity Learning has served over 150 school districts and instructs over 50,000 students annually. Proximity Learning has been rated as one of the top K-12 online education services in the nation, boasting the highest quality teachers, most innovative virtual classrooms, and the reputation as a flexible learning solution to both public and private school districts. Written by Christina Peebles. Learn more: https://proxlearn.com/.




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DENVER (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

IOBA Toys, a Denver-based startup founded by husband and wife entrepreneurs Martin Cirillo-Schmidt and Francesca Cirillo today is releasing OhMyG, a super silent G-spot stimulator that allows women to focus completely on the most beautiful and intimate pastime in the world, and just in time for the holidays. OhMyG is proven to produce a noiseless natural motion through an inventive pulsating pleasure "pearl" massager that replicates a come-hither motion that enables women to experience pure magic. The beautifully, stylish, yet ergonomically designed toy enables women to reach and achieve immense sexual satisfaction within minutes. OhMyG is sold only through IOBA Toys and normally retails for $159 but is offering a 20 percent Christmas promotion discount through December 21, 2019.

Nadia Declares: "My Favorite Sex Toy of 2019!"
Deemed "My Favorite Sex Toy of 2019," by YouTube host of Nadia Bokody of "Nadia's Sex Talk," she reports OhMyG as being the best toy she has ever experienced from any other sex toy. Ever! She compares the sensation to a soft, warm blended orgasm and highlights the product's luxurious, artistic design as an additional pleasant quality. Watch the full review.

Drea & Ronnie Rave: "OhMyG Really Nails it!"
Drea & Ronnie, self-proclaimed queer adventurers who are Instagram influencers said of OhMyG, "I feel like for the last couple of years a lot of toys have been trying to create the come-hither motion, but OhMyG is the first one that really nails it." In addition to rating it an "A+" they described their experience using OhMyG as providng a "very unique G-spot experience." Watch full review.

"Nadia, Drea & Ronnie couldn't be more accurate, finally, there is a wonderful alternative to so many sex toy products that disappoint. OhMyG is unbelievably pleasure producing and capable of providing women with ecstatic pleasure many have only imagined," said Francesca Cirillo, IOBA co-founder.

Designed to Please
Francesca explained how she always thought that there must be a better way to design pleasure devices rather than the rattling, screeching, toys too often found today. "But my husband Martin picked up on the idea and made it his personal challenge to come up with a solution. I am delighted to be able to share it with women of every variety, the LGBTQ community; as well as their husbands, partners and friends."

According to IOBA Toys co-founder Martin Cirillo-Schmidt, the technology assimilated within the OhMyG products was derived after carefully researching women's anatomy and fully understanding their erogenous zones and pleasure centers. "Achieving a super silent toy that also perfectly stimulates the G-spot was very important for us to create, and necessary to help women to achieve help them achieve absolute relaxation and pleasure, while eliminating noisy distractions."

Product Availability
OhMyG is available now at a suggested online price of $159 and comes in two colors: pink and white. IOBA Toys is currently offering a special holiday introductory price of $127 with free domestic shipping OhMyG from now until 12/21/2019. To order OhMyG, visit http://www.iobatoys.com

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WEST CONSHOCKEN, PA. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

Advantexe, a global leader in business simulation centric talent development solutions, today announced that they have won a 2019 Gold Medal for Best Advance in Leadership Simulation Technology from the Brandon Hall Group for their "Pharmaceutical Business Simulation."

The simulation is a cloud-based, digital simulation tool that allows learners to practice running a global pharmaceutical organization to develop their leadership and financial acumen skills. During the simulation, teams of participants take the role of Senior Leadership for a fictitious, global pharmaceutical organization. Over the course of the simulation, participants directly compete against each other in a volatile and changing market where prices are coming down and investments in R&D are going up. In their groups they are tasked with:

1) Developing an overall strategic direction for their simulated company

2) Establishing annualized goals and objectives

3) Planning global, local, and product business strategies

4) Managing a diverse set of products, all at different stages of the product life cycle including losing exclusivity on a popular drug

5) Executing business strategies through operational business decisions that include marketing, sales, research and development, medical affairs, finance and more.

Advantexe's award winning simulation was an integral part of an intensive 3-day business acumen and leadership learning journey. This corporate learning program included eLearning pre-work for foundational learning, webinars about company global trends, action planning sessions, and reunion webinars to reinforce learning objectives and new skills. The Program was developed to teach and train next generation leaders how to operate across the enterprise. Participants learn how to effectively navigate in an ever-changing environment, grow their ability to understand, develop, and translate strategy into actions, while increasing their financial understanding of business indicators, including:

Understanding how to Increase Revenue

Why Gross Margin is so Important

How to Effectively Manage Operating Costs

How to Drive Return on Sales (ROS)

What the implications are of managing Short-term vs Long-term R&D Investments

"The entire Advantexe team is excited to be honored once again for a gold award by the prestigious Brandon Hall Group," says Advantexe's CEO, Robert Brodo. "Being named a winner for Best Advance in Simulation is a great honor for Advantexe. This recognition validates the hard work our team and clients have put in to drive us to excellence."

"Winners of Excellence in Technology Awards are at the forefront of technology innovation. Our program evaluates not just the solution itself, but the benefit to the human capital management function, the business and the customer. That is the ultimate differentiator – whether the technology has a positive business impact. Technology Award winners pass that test with flying colors," said Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer of Brandon Hall Group and head of the awards program.

The Brandon Hall Technology awards are awarded by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, and Brandon Hall Group senior analysts and executives evaluated the entries based upon the following criteria:

What was the product's breakthrough?

What makes the product unique?

What problem does the product solve?

What are the benefits customers can expect?

About Advantexe

Advantexe partners with clients around the world to build the business acumen, leadership, and selling skills needed to execute their business strategies. Our comprehensive toolkit includes continuous learning engagements powered by hands-on skills assessment, dynamic digital business simulations and cloud-based reinforcement tools that encourage immediate skill application.

About Brandon Hall Group, Inc.

With more than 10,000 clients globally and 20 years of delivering world class research and advisory services, Brandon Hall Group is the most well-known and established research organization in the performance improvement industry. We conduct research that drives performance, and provides strategic insights for executives and practitioners responsible for growth and business results. (http://www.brandonhall.com).

Media Contact:
Jim Brodo, CMO – Advantexe
(Jim.brodo at advantexe dot com)




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KANSAS CITY, MO. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

Minnesota State University, Mankato (Minnesota State Mankato) has named iModules, the higher ed fundraising and engagement leader, as its partner for alumni engagement and online giving. iModules integrated platform, Encompass, will empower University Advancement with tools to personalize the online experience of alumni and donors. Using Encompass enables the team to drive meaningful engagement, improve the giving experience, streamline event registration and gain operational efficiencies.

"Minnesota State Mankato has a vibrant community of supporters. The University Advancement team seeks to foster deeper connections with the University and one another," said Craig Heldman, president and CEO of iModules.

Since 2002, iModules has given higher education institutions the power to make more strategic, data-driven marketing decisions that foster alumni engagement and elevate giving through its Encompass platform. By enriching the alumni experience and streamlining the daily workload of school staff, Encompass ensures that the institution's brand legacy flourishes.

About Minnesota State University, Mankato
Minnesota State Mankato, a comprehensive university with 14,297 students, is part of the Minnesota State system, which includes 30 colleges and seven universities. For more information, visit mankato.mnsu.edu.

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Powerful technology. Inspired engagement. Lifelong relationships. More than 800 higher education institutions partner with iModules to drive larger gifts, increase event attendance and membership, and improve participation rates through data-driven, meaningful engagement. Learn more at imodules.com.




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BOSTON (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

Unruly Studios, a Boston-based EdTech company, today announced a partnership with Wisconsin's statewide educational purchasing agency (CESA Purchasing) to provide K-12 schools, districts, and libraries in the state with the Unruly Splats STEM learning tool. This partnership will bring the new active play and coding technology to public, private, and charter schools across the state, contributing to the state's goal to promote STEM and coding technology in schools.

Unruly Splats are programmable devices that light up, make sounds, and sense when they're stomped on. Students program Splats to create active games using the Unruly block coding app on a tablet or Chromebook, and then play them with their classmates. Students have created hundreds of fun and unique games including relay races, obstacle courses, radioactive whack-a-mole, and 'zombie tag'. Splats combine active play with coding and are designed for students in elementary and middle school for use in any learning space: classrooms, gyms, libraries, innovation labs, maker spaces, and after-school programs.

Bryanne Leeming, Unruly Studios CEO and inventor of Splats, said, "Wisconsin was one of the first states where we had a district-wide rollout of Splats. Seeing this early traction, we knew Wisconsin was an early innovator in STEM education and new learning technologies. I am thrilled to announce this partnership and we can't wait to see what students in Wisconsin invent with Splats."

Jane Wray, the statewide Administrator for CESA Purchasing, said, "I'm in love with this product! When I first saw Unruly Splats, I knew immediately that they would be a hit with elementary and middle schools in Wisconsin. Best of all, Splats are very affordable. I love how they combine so many things that the state of Wisconsin is working on like fitness and coding, but they also get the kids interacting with each other and having fun. The pricing model was clearly built with schools in mind and our schools will benefit from the ongoing support they offer to teachers."

Leeming says her company is focused on providing a premium level of support to make sure teachers are comfortable with the technology. "We don't just sell a product to a school and walk away. Instead, we offer school plans that include ongoing teacher training programs, just-in-time online support, a lifetime hardware warranty, and an online community where educators can download proven lesson plans and other content and share ideas and resources with other teachers. We consider every school a partner and want to make sure every teacher and classroom is successful with Splats. The reception to our approach has been amazing. Educational service agencies are an important way for a startup company like ours to amplify our message to more educators and administrators and I expect we will be partnering with more statewide organizations in the year ahead, using our partnership with Wisconsin as our model."

About Unruly Studios: Unruly Studios is an edtech company that empowers students to learn critical STEM skills through active, social recess-style play! Their flagship product, Unruly Splats, are super-durable, programmable devices that light up, make sounds, and sense when they are stomped on. Splats were designed as an affordable school-wide tool that integrates easily into a variety of elementary and middle school learning spaces, including: STEM, PE, Technology classes, Libraries, After-School Programs, and Makerspaces. For more information, visit us at our website or tweet us.

About CESA Purchasing: CESA Purchasing is a free Wisconsin statewide cooperative that works with over 100 vendors to provide discounts and value-added benefits to K12 schools, libraries, technical colleges, and other non-profit educational entities. CESA Purchasing's mission is to level the playing field for all Wisconsin schools. By negotiating contracts on behalf of all Wisconsin schools, CESA Purchasing can create contracts with discounts that benefit the smallest school as much as the largest district. CESA Purchasing strives to stretch school budgets while offering relevant and essential products and services. Find more information about how CESA Purchasing can support your school's purchasing needs at http://www.cesapurchasing.org.

PR Contact:
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NEWARK, CALIF. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

On December 6, 2019, Unitek College hosted their third Operations Summit at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel in Newark, California. The theme of the event was "Exceptional Customer Service Through Improved Operations." Participants focused on the importance of continual improvement for the student learning experience. Additionally, educators set an important example by advocating for first-rate customer service. Throughout the past 25 years, Unitek has developed, advanced, and honed their competitive edge.

"The 2019 Operations Summit created an ideal forum for team members to strengthen their knowledge and share valuable insight," said Janis Paulson, Chief Executive Officer at Unitek College. "At the same time, it gave us a great opportunity to celebrate our accomplishments from the past year. Our employees and community partners have continued to excel and rise to the challenges of our field."

Beginning the day at 8:00 am, summit participants attended a meet-and-greet breakfast. The welcome address kicked off at 9:00 am with Dr. Navneet Bhasin, who introduced the theme of this year's summit: Exceptional Customer Service Through Improved Operations. Ms. Paulson then set the stage for various presentations and departments: Marketing, Financial Aid, Human Resources, Admissions, Compliance, Customer Service, and more. Sessions in the afternoon featured Q&A panels with executive team members as well as campus directors. The event concluded at 4:00 pm with closing remarks from the leadership team.

"This year's summit provided an immense opportunity for us to review, revise, and re-energize our efforts, while preparing for the new challenges of the future," said Dr. Bhasin, Chief Operations Officer at Unitek College. "At Unitek, we are transforming the way we operate to perpetually improve student satisfaction, learning outcomes, and customer service. We should all be very proud of where we are today, and excited about where we are headed."

Unitek College has demonstrated their commitment to improve quality of education. They strive to support students, communities, and healthcare practices. Graduates of their programs are prepared to excel in many of the fastest-growing careers in healthcare and nursing. Taught by experienced professionals, Unitek programs teach the clinical technique and theory used in the field today.



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JOHNS CREEK, GA. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

The Summit Counseling Center is bringing a modern mental health issue to the public eye with the help of filmmaker and physician, Dr. Delaney Ruston. Together, they are using an original movie to educate the public on mental health challenges that are caused by screen technology. A free community screening of Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience, will focus on modern mental health struggles and offer solutions for families and teenagers affected by screen technology.

This new movie is following on the heels of Dr. Delany Ruston's award-winning 2016 film, SCREENAGERS: Growing up in the Digital Age, which also explored the mental health impact of screen technology. The previous film has been screened more than 8,000 times, reaching 4 million people in more than 70 countries. It continues to be screened and shared today and it has been featured on programs such as PBS NewsHour, the Today Show, Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and others. SCREENAGERS: Growing up in the Digital Age started as a personal story, before growing to an international scale.

Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience, the latest film by Dr. Delaney Ruston, will be screened by Summit Counseling Center this January, at no charge to those in attendance. The film examines resilience and the science behind teens' emotional challenges. It addresses the interplay of social media and what can be done in schools and homes to help build skills such as navigating stress, anxiety, and depression in the digital age. It promises to take the conversation around screens and teens to the next level.

"We are excited to have the opportunity to present this film to our community," said Cathy Murphy, Director of Community Outreach, The Summit Counseling Center. "Next Chapter focuses on the challenges our youth are facing today and provides tools to help promote stress resilience, emotional agility, and healthy screen habits."

About The Summit Counseling Center
Since 1990, The Summit Counseling Center has been a trusted community partner; bringing hope, healing, and restoration to children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Through their partnerships with local community organizations, The Summit serves North Atlanta at 33 locations, including 28 local public schools where there is a therapist onsite. To learn more about The Summit Counseling Center, their school counseling services, and how they support communities, visit http://www.summitcounseling.org

To register for a free community film screening:

Thursday, January 16th. Johns Creek, GA https://www.eventcombo.com/e/screenagers-next-chapter-presented-by-summit-counseling-cent-37002

Sunday, January 26th. Millton, GA https://www.eventcombo.com/e/screenagers-next-chapter-presented-by-summit-counseling-cent-37005



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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

Women rising globally in financial impact are changing future generations as women are seeking financial literacy in higher numbers today than ever before.

Throughout history, women have played a major role in household finances. But at this unique time, a record number of women are seeking wealth education and management beyond their home. With the engagement of Millennials, women are expanding their wealth knowledge through other avenues such as technology, as YouTube learning and numerous online courses empower connectivity. Such examples are Sykpe and Zoom, which allow access at unprecedented rates and provides a global reach for coaching, business distribution, and more.

Millennial women are a global generation that expands their boundaries through education and mentoring. World wide statistics show that when a woman is empowered in business, she brings other women to teach, train, and hire. As the millennials enter into corporate leadership in the world, seeking mentorship through many programs and workshops in the workforce can be seen by this group. Unlike the generation before them, generation X and the Baby Boomers had a sense of valuing the security of a home, car, retirement fund, pension, etc. They now find themselves in a total change of times, leading them to seek additional financial literacy in the new world.

There is a common bond between the current three generations of women in need of educational, financial literacy, and mentorship. Baby boomers teach millennials how to plan for the future, and the millennials show the baby boomer current needs and adaptability.

The significance of this current issue is the opportunity for all three generations to come together and collaborate in different areas of expertise for a broader view on how we as women can better navigate with financial legacy.

In recent years, women's financial literacy advocates and supporters have been American Express Corporation, Suzie Orman author of Young, Fabulous and Broke, You've Earned it, Don't Lose It!, and The Laws of Money, Alice Tso, Relational Wealth Expert and author of Who You Bring To The Table, Sharon Lechter, Author of Think and Grow Rich for Women and Co-Author of Rich Dad Poor Dad.

Alice Tso's new book, Who you Bring To The Table, addresses relational wealth and womens leadership for financial impact and changing future generations. "I believe that women who uplift women in financial literacy create a deep connection around the globe as one unified community. They are leaving a ripple effect across our world for future generations," stated Alice Tso, founder of multiple companies, TGA Global Consultants, Alice Tso International, and Levup Financial. Alice Tso is known as one of the best Relational Wealth Experts and serves as an advocate for women's leadership.

Alice's book, Who You Bring To The Table has a scheduled estimated release date of Spring 2020, a portion of the proceeds will go towards financial literacy and education for women and youth.

About Alice Tso: Relational Wealth & Performance Expert
To learn more about Alice Tso go to: http://www.alicetso.com
To pre-order Who You Bring to the Table go to: http://www.whoyoubringtothetable.com



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MINNEAPOLIS (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

MATTER today announced the creation of MATTER Pro, a purpose agency built around an experienced team of dedicated individuals focused on empowering athletes to activate their impact in the community. By designing a brand platform unique to each athlete, helping them to discover their purpose, and developing a multifaceted strategy to activate it, MATTER Pro ensures amplification of an athlete's impact for maximum effectiveness.

"There has been a rich history of athletes using their influence to create change in the world. Today, more than ever, there is an expectation for athletes to lead that change," stated Quenton Marty, President, MATTER. "As a result, an incredible opportunity exists for athletes to build their brand around purpose. By leveraging their platform and visibility, athletes can unite and inspire their passionate fan base around cause in a collective effort to multiply their impact, building something that will last."

MATTER Pro was developed by MATTER staff and cause marketing pioneer Lou Raiola. Funding for the MATTER Pro initiative comes through a partnership of the Roger and Nancy McCabe Foundation, the Gorgui Dieng Foundation and MATTER.

A firm believer in building a lasting legacy and a founding partner of MATTER Pro, Gorgui Dieng commented, "MATTER and I have worked together for many years, making a difference in my home country of Senegal. My hope is that through MATTER Pro, other athletes can also embrace causes important to them and create their own personal legacy."

MATTER Pro's advisory board members bring a valuable perspective to MATTER Pro's efforts. Advisory board members are:

Gorgui Dieng - Founding Partner of MATTER Pro; Founder, Gorgui Dieng Foundation and current center, Minnesota Timberwolves

Matt Makovec - Director of Community Relations & NBA2K Player Operations for the Los Angeles Lakers

Roger and Nancy McCabe - Founding Partners of MATTER Pro

Tony Sanneh - Founder & CEO, The Sanneh Foundation and retired professional soccer player

Advisory board member Matt Makovec concluded, "I believe MATTER Pro offers a unique opportunity to help athletes really embrace purpose through their platform as athletes, in turn bettering the world."

About MATTER
MATTER is a Minnesota-based global nonprofit on a mission to move people forward by giving them a chance at a healthier life. Throughout the United States, MATTER activates healthy eating for kids and families with the MATTERbox, a novel solution to healthy food access and nutrition education. Internationally, MATTER addresses these barriers by giving hospitals the tools they need to care for the sick and injured in dignified ways, and by designing solutions to create diversified and resilient farms. Hope and opportunity also reach people through the MATTER Innovation Hub, a portable learning environment available anywhere in the world. Learn more at http://www.matter.ngo.




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NEW YORK (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

This fall several Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute alumni offered presentations to the school and alumni. These Lunch and Learn presentations are part of the curriculum of the rabbinic program overseen by Sim Shalom and Rabbi Steven Blane. Lunch and Learn topics are chosen that represent a particular passion or expertise of the student and examples include Jews of Portugal, Jewish Comedians, Pirket Avot and Accounting for the Clergy. A new class is forming for January 2020.

The rich, diversity of continuing education topics are illustrated by those of the alumni presentations this fall.

Rabbi Daniel Betzel of Ohio offered a presentation entitled The Stumbling Stone Project: Remembering the Future on October 30th. Rabbi Betzel works as a tax lawyer and financial consultant. In addition, he has served as Religious School and Hebrew teacher at his synagogue since 2007. He currently teaches a 10th Grade Confirmation Class and has also served as a Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutor. He is active in the Congregation's Shabbat Alive Band and also serves as the Ohio Ambassador for the Sar-El/Volunteers for Israel Program.

Massachusetts based Rabbi Jennifer Rudin's presentation was titled: Based on readings from Who By Fire: A Discussion of the liturgical poem Uneh Taneh Tokef. Rabbi Rudin is the founder of Simcha Services and Congregation Derech HaShalom, in Holliston, MA. She believes that Judaism is relevant, meaningful and inspirational and supports families in Jewish living, learning and celebrating. Her work is grounded in the belief that every person experiences and expresses Judaism differently. She earned a Masters in Jewish Education and a certificate in Jewish Family Education and from Hebrew College, Newton, MA. Rabbi Rudin was ordained by The Jewish Spiritual Leader's Institute and received her Rabbinic Semicha in July, 2017.

Rabbi Ileanah Carazo's, JSLI's first Costa Rican Rabbi, presentation was entitled Tree of Life as a Multidimensional Representation of Life and took place on November 6th. Rabbi Carazo was born in Costa Rica in a Marrano family. Her grandfather introduced her to the magic and wonders of the world and to discover the deepness of spirituality and mysticism. An eternal student of life, she lived in the US for 25 years, and adopted Judaism which became her love and passion. Now, she works as an Interreligious Chaplain and Patient Experience Officer at CIMA Hospital in Costa Rica, and also teaches Judaism, Kabbalah and Holistic issues.

To learn more about the Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute, the professional rabbinic school and its alumni visit http://www.jsli.net or http://www.ujuc.org (the Union of Jewish Universalist Communities).

Sim Shalom is an interactive online Jewish Universalist synagogue which is liberal in thought and traditional in liturgy. Created in 2009 by Rabbi Steven Blane on Manhattan's Upper West Side, Sim Shalom offers a means of connecting the unconnected. Rabbi Blane leads accessible and short Shabbat services every Friday night using a virtual interface and additionally Sim Shalom provides online education programs, Jazz concerts, conversion and life-cycle ceremonies along with weeknight services at 7:00PM EST led by Rabbis and students of this online community.

Sim Shalom, a non profit 501 (3) tax-exempt organization, nurtures a Jewish connection through its mission of innovative services, creative education and dynamic outreach to the global community. For more information visit http://www.simshalom.com or call 201-338-0165.



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LAGUNA HILLS, CALIF. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

The Women of Global Change will be presenting over $40,000 in sponsor funding this week for children and families in need.
The WGCF sponsor donation recipients and WGC social impact projects for this Holiday Season are Grammas House of Hope, who are recipients of $15K, which serves the homeless and children in Santa Ana, CA. WGC Las Vegas is supporting the Embracing Project by currently refurbishing housing for sex trafficking recovery placement and are receiving the WGC Sponsor of an additional $10k in funding. WGC Vancouver Chapter provided gifts, blankets, socks, family food baskets, and supplies to Kiwassa House, which serves 80 Eastside homeless Children and families. Additionally the LVMPD Santa Cops Program is being presented with a 10k sponsor check for Child Haven to bring Christmas to those kids who may not otherwise have one.

The Women of Global Change (WGC) is an international non-profit decorated with four consecutive White House awards and commendations from the United States Senate for their work to better the lives of women, children, and families at home and abroad. Their projects have ranged from their creation of an infant treatment center in Honduras to the refurbishing of safe houses for sex trafficking victims in Atlanta, Las Vegas, and more. The WGC has local community impact chapters that support and provides educational/business platforms and local community social impact activism.

Such celebrities as Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Dame Shellie Hunt, Bill and Melinda Gates have all made an active difference in the lives of children and families. "It is going to take all of us together, being active participants to create positive progress and change. Children are our future. Every time we step forward and reach out, we create hope & possibility.", stated Dame Shellie Hunt, founder of the Women of Global Change. To find out more about event dates and times or donating, volunteering or becoming a member of The Women of Global Change go to: http://www.womenofglobalchange.com




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MURFREESBORO, TENN. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

Startling news has surfaced about drug dealing methodologies directed at children. Drug dealers are now adding kids on Snapchat through its quick add feature, which identifies nearby users based on zip code. To identify themselves, these dealers use a plug emoji in their name as an ode to the street term "plug" commonly used to describe them [1]. Most of the time these dealers are complete strangers, and children are meeting up with them and receiving Xanax, marijuana and vape cartridges laced with THC, known as "carts." Michael DeLeon, the number one booked school speaker in America on drug related issues and founder of Steered Straight, dedicates his life to try to stop children from going down this dangerous path; one he is all too familiar with himself.

"The drug epidemic is spiraling out of control due to the presence of social media. I got hooked on drugs in the nineties, back when Snapchat didn't exist. Social media dealers, and the generational peer pressure seen through social media, is largely contributing to this epidemic," DeLeon said.

DeLeon has spent the last 12 years fighting to prevent drug and alcohol use in children after going through the most tragic incident in his life—the murder of his mother. When DeLeon was on a three-day drug binge, his mother was murdered in her own home. They culprits came to his house looking for him after a drug deal gone wrong, and when they found his mother instead, they strangled her to death. Despite DeLeon's innocence, which was supplemented by two passed polygraph tests, the state was determined to put away someone for the murder. Thus, with the outcome looking bleak, he took a plea deal for aggravated manslaughter and spent five years in prison for this crime (he's spent 12 years total in prison for that and other drug related offenses).

"I didn't kill my mother, but I am responsible for her death," says DeLeon. "Now I spend every single day, 365 days a year, trying to speak to kids in a way that they understand to prevent them from choosing the path of drugs like I did. I get it because I went through it—that's why they listen to me."

DeLeon's mission into 2020 and beyond is simple; speak to as many kids, prisoners, students, teachers and parents that he can to educate and empower the masses. Many parents are unaware of social media nuances like the Snapchat locational map and quick add features that facilitate drug use. Even more are unsure of how to speak to their children about it. Unfortunately, it often takes a tragic story like DeLeon's to truly deliver the message.

Dorrie Carolan, founder of the Newton Parent Connections in Newtown, Conn., testified to the power of his message after DeLeon gave a presentation there last month. "At the beginning of his talk, the kids and even the teachers and I were probably caught a little off guard because he dwelled so long on his family situations," Carolan said. "But without that background, his strongest messaging about how individual decisions sometimes have negative, life-changing consequences for other loved ones may not have hit home like I think it did [2]."

For parents wondering how to hit home with their children on this issue, DeLeon has a few tips:

1)    Talk to Them: "Talk to your kids about everything—school, friends, who they have a crush on. Everything. Studies show that teens who eat dinner with their families five times a week are less likely to smoke, drink or use drugs3. So I always advise parents to eat meals with their kids as frequently as possible. It's the perfect setting to chat."
2)    Social Media Roundup. "Figure out what apps your kids are on and what they're posting. Look into the privacy settings for them to ensure their location isn't shared with strangers. Some may say qualify this as snooping, but this is a matter of your child's health and wellbeing. Talk to them."
3)    Drug-Testing: "I advise parents to begin drug testing their kids regularly starting in sixth, seventh or eighth grade. Drug testing shouldn't be reserved for suspicion of use. It's the best deterrent you have to ensure your child stays on the right track."

Though changes are needed on federal and state levels to regulate and control drugs—particularly marijuana, opiates and vaping—the more immediate solution is to warn young adults everywhere about the dangers of the drug epidemic.

"By treating them as adults with a raw, open conversation," says DeLeon, "We have a chance at influencing them to avoid the influence of these deadly substances."

About Michael DeLeon
Michael DeLeon has become the #1 School Presenter in America, educating over 5,000 students per week on substance abuse issues. Michael is the leading subject matter expert on vaping and current youth drug trends; he wrote a book for parents called Table Talks (available here) about how to have meaningful conversations with children about drugs and alcohol. is the Founder and CEO of Steered Straight, a non-profit organization providing educational programs and materials to youth, families, and communities across the country and around the world. He is a thought leader in the addiction and substance abuse community and is an advocate for social and public health change, parent/teacher education, and is spearheading multiple anti-vape campaigns and awareness Programs. Visit https://www.steeredstraight.org/

1)    Spiewak, Jim, and Maren Jensen. "Drug Dealers Find Potential Young Customers on Snapchat, Social Media." KUTV, KUTV, 20 Nov. 2019.
2)    Voket, John. "NPC Founder Said Latest Forum Delivered Heavy Hit Against Vaping." NPC Founder Said Latest Forum Delivered Heavy Hit Against Vaping | The Newtown Bee, 25 Nov. 2019.
3)    Hendrick, Bill. "Family Dinners Reduce Teen Drug Use." WebMD, WebMD, 22 Sept. 2010.



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SOUTHBOROUGH, MASS. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

The New England Center for Children (NECC), a global leader in autism education and research, announced today the opening of the NECC-Clinic in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), UAE. The NECC-Clinic will provide session-based, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and Speech and Language services to clients and their families across all nationalities in both English and Arabic.

"Effective autism services are in high demand everywhere," said Vincent Strully, President and CEO of The New England Center for Children. "We are pleased to continue our outreach through the NECC-Clinic in Dubai, providing expert educational services to help children with autism and their families be successful."

Part of NECC's mission is training and educating local staff to ensure knowledge transfer, program sustainability, and local growth of ABA programs, while respecting local language and cultural and religious practices. In addition to session-based services, the NECC-Clinic will provide consultative services to support students in schools, home-based, and center-based programs; a licensed BCBA who can support program development and management of centers in other countries; lecture and home-based parent training; training to schools and centers; and ACE ABA Software System training and support. The NECC-Clinic also provides free outreach workshops to the public on topics such as behavior analysis and special needs.

"We are very excited to play a bigger role within the Dubai autism community and bring trainings to educators, support to parents, and access to world class services," said Kristin Buchanan, MSEd, BCBA, Program Director - GCC Consulting.

Ms. Buchanan oversees NECC's global consulting expansion and the NECC-Clinic to ensure quality programming. She is the Clinical Director appointed through DHCC. Melissa Smyth, MS, BCBA is the NECC-Clinic Manager, overseeing day-to-day operations.

NECC Continues to Grow Globally
Last month, NECC announced a partnership with One Two Three Autism School in Lebanon. NECC has helped thousands of children in the Middle East and worldwide through its centers, consulting services, and ACE software. In addition to Dubai and Lebanon, NECC operates or consults in Kuwait City, Kuwait; Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE; Doha, Qatar; Gurgaon, India; Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia; and in Brazil, Australia, Italy, England, Canada and other countries. The ACE software is currently used in 13 countries. NECC employs close to 300 people internationally, a quarter of whom are U.S. citizens and the remaining are nationals. NECC employs more than 50 percent of the BCBAs in the entire Gulf Region.

International Influence and Reach
Reflecting its worldwide reputation, NECC received the 2017 Award for International Dissemination of Behavior Analysis from the Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis (SABA), the peer academic organization of applied behavior analysis. The highly respected award is given to a person or organization demonstrating a significant and sustained contribution to the dissemination and development of ABA outside of the United States.

NECC's professional development program has graduated many of the autism service industry's leaders - teachers, behavior analysts, and researchers inside and outside of NECC whose training and dedication have helped thousands of children with autism and their families.

About The New England Center for Children
The New England Center for Children (NECC) is an award-winning autism education center and research institute. Our community of teachers, researchers, and clinicians have transformed the lives of thousands of children with autism worldwide through education, research, and technology. The Center provides comprehensive services to maximize independence: home-based, day, and residential programs, partner classrooms in public school systems, consulting services, the ACE ABA Software System (http://www.acenecc.org), teacher professional development, and research on educational best practices.

NECC is committed to staff professional development, partnering with local colleges to provide on-site graduate training and degrees at little to no cost to the NECC teacher. The result is a growing pool of exceptional teachers trained in best-in-class methodologies, whether they continue their careers at NECC or move on to public schools or private agencies. The New England Center for Children is based in Southborough, MA, and operates a center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Learn more at http://www.necc.org.



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CLEARWATER, FLA. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

The demand for taking courses online has grown rapidly over the past few years and according to the Physician Virtual Communication Survey, the demand is expected to triple by 2025. 84 percent of the physicians polled said they'd prefer to do courses and CME's online.

Ulan Nutritional Systems embraced this trend and, after evaluating all the available systems and platforms, one year ago acquired the rights to use the StudyJet eLearning platform developed in Russia.

There are many advantages to eLearning for practitioners:

They can do the courses at a convenient time

They don't have to travel or leave their practice

Practice staff can get trained without travel and time away

There are also drawbacks to online learning– studying alone without any tutoring or supervision, can be challenging. Students study some material, answer some questions, do multiple-choice quizzes, etc. The problem is, they often go past words or concepts they don't understand, go blank, get drowsy, drift off into some daydream. There is no-one to catch them when this happens or help them if they have questions. Often, they end up abandoning the course. The average completion rate for self-study online courses is between 4% and 27%.

The StudyJet platform takes a different approach. All courses are supervised by a tutor who is online with the students as they study. The tutor is not teaching the course, but is there to observe, assist if they have any difficulties, and give feedback on exercises, and answer questions. It's the perfect combination of live one-on-one interaction and self-paced study delivered online.

Ulan Nutritional Systems offers practice management courses on the StudyJet platform, as most practitioners have extensive knowledge in their field but have never been trained to run a business.

"These StudyJet courses have provided the knowledge needed to expand and manage our growth," says Dr. Aaron Skinner. "I've been able to put my staff on the courses too, which I would not have been able to do if they had to travel to Florida. It's had a very positive impact on our practice."

"The Office Manager course gave me the tools I needed to focus on making sure each post is operating smoothly and following detailed procedures," says Nora Benshoof, the office manager at MetroEast Natural Healing Center. "Our patient numbers have soared without increased stress for the team. We are continually exceeding our goals."

"We're delighted with the results our practitioners are getting after doing these courses online," says Lisa Dunn, COO of Ulan Nutritional Systems. "The decision to become the first US company to use StudyJet has been a huge success."

For more information on Ulan Nutritional Systems practice management training, the courses currently available, and the StudyJet platform, visit https://unsinc.info/studyjet-training/




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NEW YORK (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

Carnegie Council presents the Winter 2019 issue of its quarterly journal, "Ethics & International Affairs."

The centerpiece of this issue is a symposium entitled "Just War and Unjust Soldiers," with a lead article by Scott D. Sagan and Benjamin A. Valentino on American public opinion regarding the moral equality of combatants; responses by Michael Walzer, Jeff McMahan, and Robert O. Keohane; and a rejoinder by Sagan and Valentino. Additionally, the issue includes an essay by George Vasilev on the ethical dilemmas presented by kin state activism; a feature article by Tendayi Bloom on the ambiguity in migration terminology and implications for the implementation of the UN's Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration; a review essay by Gordon Hull on information privacy; and book reviews by Peter W. Higgins, Reed Bonadonna, Caron E. Gentry, and Jen Iris Allan.

The full issue is open access until the end of January 2020, courtesy of Cambridge University Press.

ESSAY

The Ethics of Kin State Activism: A Cosmopolitan Defense
George Vasilev
A notable feature of nationalism's contemporary resurgence is the rise of "kin state activism." This essay proposes a set of four cosmopolitan criteria to help us recognize and combat the dangers posed by certain forms of kin state mobilization without forgoing the opportunities presented by other forms.

SYMPOSIUM: JUST WAR AND UNJUST SOLDIERS

Just War and Unjust Soldiers: American Public Opinion on the Moral Equality of Combatants
Scott D. Sagan and Benjamin A. Valentino
Utilizing an original survey experiment, this article finds that the American public's moral reasoning is generally more consistent with that of the revisionists than with traditional just war theorists but that they are willing to extend the moral license of just cause significantly further than revisionist scholars advocate. Of particular concern is the finding showing that for many respondents this moral license extends to allow soldiers on the just side to commit war crimes.

On Reciprocity and Practical Morality: A Response to Sagan and Valentino
Michael Walzer
In his response to Sagan and Valentino, Walzer questions whether the findings presented tell us all we need to know about public attitudes on the moral equality of combatants. He argues that different questions asked in a different order might reveal in respondents an intuitive reciprocity that appears lacking in Sagan and Valentino's findings.

Extremism and Confusion in American Views about the Ethics of War: A Comment on Sagan and Valentino
Jeff McMahan
This response seeks to extract some more information from the data presented by Sagan and Valentino and draw further inferences. McMahan argues that the authors' findings do not support the claim that a wider acceptance of revisionist just war theory, and in particular its incorporation into the law of war, would make the practice of war even more barbarous than it already is.

The Condemnation-Absolution Syndrome: Issues of Validity and Generality
Robert O. Keohane
This essay argues that, before drawing broad conclusions from Sagan and Valentino's survey, it should be replicated. If the findings hold, questions can be asked about comparative cross-national attitudes and the relationship between democracy and war.

On Reciprocity, Revenge, and Replication: A Rejoinder to Walzer, McMahan, and Keohane
Scott D. Sagan and Benjamin A. Valentino
This rejoinder focuses on the points of disagreement raised by the three essay responses and further explains its own findings, highlighting areas for future research.

FEATURE

When Migration Policy Isn't about Migration: Considerations for Implementation of the Global Compact for Migration
Tendayi Bloom
The fluid use of the terminology associated with "migration governance" can obscure the intentions and implications of its use. This article advocates explicitly engaging with this risk through the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration and argues that policies identified as being directed at "migration control" are often not about controlling migration but about reconfiguring existing and stable state societies along ethnic, racial, linguistic, and other lines.

REVIEW ESSAY

Privacy, People, and Markets
Gordon Hull
Most current work on privacy understands it according to an economic model: individuals trade personal information for access to desired services and websites. This review essay considers Ari Ezra Waldman's "Privacy as Trust" and Jennifer Rothman's "Right of Publicity," two recent books that push back against that economic model.

REVIEWS

"Unjust Borders: Individuals and the Ethics of Immigration"
Javier S. Hidalgo
Review by Peter W. Higgins
This book poses a central question: How should individuals respond to unjust immigration policies? Hidalgo argues that individuals are not morally obligated to comply with unjust immigration laws, and that in many cases individuals are morally obligated to resist them.

"The New Rules of War: Victory in the Age of Durable Disorder"
Sean McFate
Review by Reed Bonadonna
McFate challenges much conventional wisdom surrounding the future of warfare and his "rules" point the way to a strategy for twenty-first century defense and security.

"Expanding Responsibility for the Just War: A Feminist Critique"
Rosemary Kellison
Review by Caron E. Gentry
Kellison's new book builds on the growing body of feminist just war scholarship to pose a critique of the just war tradition that draws on a relational theory of autonomy. Humans are relational beings; therefore, our actions must be understood within the multitude of relationships we have and the power structures into which those relationships fall.

"The Politics of the Anthropocene"
John S. Dryzek and Jonathan Pickering
Review by Jen Iris Allan
Foregrounding both justice and environmental integrity, this book offers a vision of how to manage a world in which human activities have extensive, lasting effects on the Earth and its human and nonhuman inhabitants.

ABOUT CARNEGIE COUNCIL
Founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1914, Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs is an educational, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that produces lectures, publications, and multimedia materials on the ethical challenges of living in a globalized world. Go to https://www.carnegiecouncil.org/.



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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

Southeastern University Head Men's Soccer Coach, Clay Roberts, directs this coed soccer training camp for players aged 10-18.

US Sports Camps Soccer Manager, Renee Chapman says "We are excited to be at FIU. We can't wait for the opportunities this brings to each and every camper! FIU draws players from all over the world. It is truly an international camp experience."

The outstanding camp curriculum offers a blend of tactical and technical training with game play incorporated in the day. This Nike Camp is designed to inspire each camper to learn, train hard, have fun and to leave camp inspired. Inspiration leads to a desire to improve their skills at camp and then to bring the training home to their team in training.

Coach Roberts also serves as the head coach of the Florida Tropics, a professional soccer team in the Major Arena Soccer League. Last season he led the team to a fourth-place finish, which allowed another first in program history, by hosting a TSC first round tournament game.

This coed camp is open to all ability levels and runs from Sunday, June 21 to Thursday, June 25. Overnight camp and extended day camp (9am-8:30pm) options are available.

Players, parents and coaches interested in learning more about Nike Soccer Camp can visit http://www.ussportscamps.com/soccer or call 1-800-645-3226.

About US Sports Camps

US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is the world's largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement



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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

Located on the campus of UNC-A, in Asheville, North Carolina, SMRC educates and trains runners using the proven Effort Based Training philosophy. The hard-easy training philosophy was developed by the late, great University of Oregon Coach and Nike Co-Founder Bill Bowerman.

"You can also look forward to the community it brings and the friendships you will make," Maggie a fifth-year camper says. "Words can't describe how much I love this camp and the people there."

The 2020 camp dates are Sunday to Friday, July 5-10, July 12-17 and July 19-24. Campers can attend one or all sessions, with the option to stay on campus in-between. The camp continues to offer the perfect mix of learning, training, and recreation for both high school and middle school runners. 300 runners attend each weeklong session.

The day starts with a featured guest speaker such as a college coach, Olympic athlete, or motivational speaker. Athletes run twice a day, the morning runs in the Pisgah National Forest and afternoon pacing workouts on the UNC-A track. Each afternoon, educational breakout sessions are offered, with campers choosing two from a list of popular topics.

A Coaches Workshop is also offered for beginning and experienced coaches interested in learning more about the Effort Based Training curriculum. Coaches are encouraged to accompany their cross-country teams and attend the clinic, covering the latest in training and racing techniques. The workshop runs concurrently with the youth camp session, July 5th- July 10th.

Runners, Coaches, and Parents interested in Nike Running Camps for the upcoming summer can visit http://www.ussportscamps.com/running or call 1-800-645-3226.

About US Sports Camps

US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is America's largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement.




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BOSTON (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

In a world of credit cards, loans, and "buy now, pay later" deals, it is easy for consumers to accumulate debt. Even though taking out loans and using credit cards are often necessary for consumers today, there are strategies to navigate and minimize debt. To help, national nonprofit American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) offers seven tips for avoiding debt.

"Credit cards and loans can feel like free money. "Consumers may quickly forget how much they can afford to spend," said Steve Trumble, President, and CEO of American Consumer Credit Counseling. "It is important that consumers have a financial plan and budget in place so they can avoid falling deeper into debt and move towards a healthy financial life."

According to ValuePenguin, the average American household debt is $5,700 with 41.2 percent of all households carrying some sort of credit card debt. In Massachusetts consumers owe an average of $6,277 in credit card debt. Experian also found that the average student loan debt in Massachusetts is $36,181.

ACCC offers consumers seven tips on how to avoid debt:

1. Set a monthly budget – Consumers need to be aware of how much they can afford to spend. Consumers should divide their monthly budget among three categories: necessities (utilities, housing payments, etc.), wants (eating out, going to the movies, etc.) and pending debt, (student loans, mortgage payments, etc.)

2. Pay with cash – It can be useful for consumers to pay with cash whenever possible to avoid overspending with a credit card.

3. Avoid "buy now, pay later" deals – This type of payment option is a way for consumers to postpone debt. If a purchase is not essential, consumers should wait until they know they can afford the entire cost.

4. Track credit card payments – It is suggested that consumers keep track of all credit card payments to avoid accidental overspending. This, too, will help keep track of any fraudulent activity.

5. Have emergency savings – Debt is often created due to unexpected expenses, such as a medical bill or home repairs. During such times, it is useful for consumers to have emergency savings to fall back on.

6. Stay up to date on loan payments – Consumers need to stay on track with payments to avoid accumulating debt. If consumers are late, it will be harder for them to make the next payment, especially if there are late fees.

7. Limit amount of credit cards – By limiting the number of credit cards a consumer owns, can lessen the credit available, which helps to decrease their chance of falling into debt.

About American Consumer Credit Counseling
American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) is a nonprofit credit counseling 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering consumers to achieve financial management through credit counseling, debt management, bankruptcy counseling, housing counseling, student loan counseling and financial education concerning debt solutions. To help consumers reach their goal of debt relief, ACCC provides a range of free consumer personal finance resources on a variety of topics including budgeting, credit and debt management, student loan assistance, youth and money, homeownership, identity theft, senior living, and retirement. Consumers can use ACCC's worksheets, videos, calculators, and blog articles to make the best possible decisions regarding their financial future. ACCC holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC). For more information or to access free financial education resources, log on to ConsumerCredit.com or visit http://www.consumercredit.com/financial-education.aspx.




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NEW YORK (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

PNP Staffing Group has released its 2020 NONPROFIT SALARIES AND STAFFING TRENDS Report. The Report notes that 80% of nonprofits plan on giving staff raises in 2020. This raise includes addressing the issue of low salaries for program and support positions as well as gender pay equity and gaps.

"52% of surveyed nonprofits indicated they are planning more substantial increases for program staff, followed by 48% that reported planned increases for staff in administrative and support positions," said Dr. Robert Duvall, PNP's Director of Education Services.

While 17 states, including New York and New Jersey, have enacted salary history bans, 78% of New York City area nonprofits reported that these measures have not adversely affected how they discuss salary offers or handle compensation matters with candidates. "64% of organizations report that they have in place, or plan to have in place in 2020, transparent and published guidelines and criteria for salary structures and salary increases," said Gayle Brandel, CEO of PNP Staffing Group. "This is a significant step forward toward transparency and pay equity."

To retain talent in a competitive marketplace, opportunities for training and professional growth continue to be on top of the list of requirements for talent optimization and retention.

PNP's NONPROFIT SALARIES AND STAFFING TRENDS Report provides details on current salary ranges for 45 nonprofit professional positions in organizations with 5 different budget sizes. Over 1,200 nonprofits responded to PNP's annual salary survey.

ABOUT
For nearly 25 years, PNP Staffing Group, also known as Professionals for NonProfits, has been providing a full suite of staffing services exclusively for the nonprofit, association and social good sector. Filling positions that are key to the growth of an organization, PNP specializes in Executive Search, Direct Hire, Interim Professionals, Consultants, and Contract/Temporary staff. To download the 2020 NONPROFIT SALARIES AND STAFFING TRENDS Report for the Greater New York City Area, the Greater Washington, D.C. Area, and the Greater Philadelphia Areas, visit the company website at: http://www.pnpstaffinggroup.com.



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JACKSONVILLE, FLA. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

Crowley Maritime Corp. presented 2019 Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarships to two students of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at the Containerization and Intermodal Institute's Connie Awards luncheon Monday, Dec. 9, in Newark, N.J.

The scholarships, which were presented by Crowley's Ryan Galloway, manager of operations integrity, were awarded to the cadets based on academic performance, financial need and interest in pursuing careers at sea.

William Quigley, midshipman first class from Trumbull, Conn., studies maritime logistics and security. He previously sailed aboard the Crowley-managed container ship M/V Washington Express, as well as the USNS Tippecanoe oiler and the USNS Comfort hospital ship. Quigley also has completed internships with the U.S. Coast Guard and Institute of World Politics in Washington, D.C. At the USMMA, he is a member of the O'Gara Honor Society for ranking in the top 10 percent of his class.

William Scott, a midshipman first class from Neptune Beach, Fla., also studies maritime logistics and security. During his sea terms, he served aboard the Crowley-managed USNS 2nd LT John P. Bobo, a Military Sealift Command pre-positioning cargo ship, and the Crowley-owned MT Florida tanker serving the U.S. coastwise trade. He also completed a shoreside internship at Crowley's cargo terminal in Jacksonville, Fla. Scott is a member of the O'Gara Society as well.

Two other cadets – Midshipmen Carrson Pearce and Kevin Holmes – were also awarded scholarships but were serving at sea and unable to attend the industry luncheon. They will be honored for their achievements at a future event.

USMMA was dedicated in 1943 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to train U.S. citizens for service as officers in the U.S. merchant fleet. Operated by the Maritime Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the academy has produced more than 20,000 graduates who serve the nation in the maritime industry, both at sea and ashore, and in the armed forces.

Helping to develop the next generation of U.S. merchant mariners is of vital importance to Crowley, the maritime industry and the nation at large. The merchant marine primarily transports cargo and passengers during peacetime. In times of war, the merchant marine can be an auxiliary to the U.S. Navy, and can be called upon to deliver military personnel and materiel for the Department of Defense.

Since 1984, Crowley has provided more than $3 million dollars in scholarship funding for more than 1,000 students. The company has also donated more than $2 million over the years to support other educational programs. In 1994, Chairman and CEO Tom Crowley Jr., established the Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship Program in honor of his father, who led the company to extraordinary heights before passing away in 1994. The company continues to give scholarship dollars to deserving students in the U.S., Alaska and Puerto Rico. In 2006, the program was expanded to Central America and to date, has provided financial assistance to dozens of students in that region. To learn more about the Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship program, visit http://www.crowley.com/scholarships.

About Crowley
Jacksonville-based Crowley Holdings Inc., a holding company of the 127-year-old Crowley Maritime Corporation, is a privately held family- and employee-owned company that provides marine solutions, energy and logistics services in domestic and international markets. Crowley operates under four business units: Crowley Logistics, a singular ocean liner and logistics supply chain division; Crowley Shipping, which encompasses ownership, operations and management of conventional and dual fuel (LNG) vessels, including tankers, container ships, multipurpose, tugboats and barges; engineering; project management; and naval architecture through its subsidiary Jensen Maritime; Crowley Fuels, a fuel transportation, distribution and sales division that also provides liquefied natural gas (LNG) and related services; and Crowley Solutions, which focuses on government services and program management, government ship management, expeditionary logistics and government-oriented freight transportation services, as well as marine salvage and emergency response through its 50 percent ownership in Ardent Global. Additional information about Crowley, its subsidiaries and business units may be found at http://www.crowley.com.



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JUPITER, FLA. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 16, 2019

Advancements with Ted Danson will broadcast Nationwide via CNBC on Sunday, December 22, 2019 @12:30pm ET. Check local listings for more information on this program.

Advancements was on the scene in Terrebonne, Oregon to learn how Lazarus Naturals is using innovation and technology to optimize plant growth and produce the highest quality products. Explore recent developments in the U.S. Farm Bill and learn how it is opening up new opportunities for a burgeoning industry.

This segment will look at how Qcify is using automation and technology to advance operations for food processors. Viewers will learn how Qcify is bridging the gap between the technological wonders of Silicon Valley and the much-needed quality control improvements that most food processors in global food producing areas have been needing. It will also discover how by providing digital fingerprints of the processed food, Qcify's patented technology and services can be used for quality control, processing line optimization and automation, as well as inventory management.

Traveling to Nanjing City, China to learn how sustainable energy is advancing society for the better, Advancements met with Phono Solar – a SUMEC Group Corporation (SUMEC GROUP) and member of the China National Machinery Industry Corporation (SINOMACH). Producers will enlighten audiences on the technology behind Phono Solar's high-quality solar modules, and its commitment to energy supply, energy management, energy savings, energy storage, as well as to minimizing the harmful effects on the environment caused by human activities.

With a belief that those in need know what they need best, GiveDirect Wallet was creatively designed as a secure solution to philanthropic giving. Operating on a highly secure peer-to-peer network with 100 percent transparency, GiveDirect provides donations to people in need instantly. Watch to hear how the technology uses Near-Field Communication (NFC), enabling users to interact on the Stellar Platform, without barriers to access, providing world-wide use, no matter the location.

"Technology is opening up new doors each and every day – from the scientific and medical communities to the wilderness and beyond," said Chad Densen, production manager for the Advancements Series. "We look forward to helping spread awareness about these developments on our show."

About Advancements and DMG Productions:
The Advancements television series is an information-based educational program, targeting recent advances across a number of industries and economies. Featuring state-of-the-art solutions and important issues facing today's consumers and business professionals, Advancements focuses on cutting-edge developments, and brings this information to the public with the vision to enlighten about how technology and innovation continue to transform our world.

Backed by experts in various fields, and a team dedicated to education and advancement, DMG Productions consistently produces commercial-free, educational programming on which both viewers and networks depend.

For more information visit AdvancementsTV.com or call (866) 496-4065.




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BOSTON (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Six Red Marbles (SRM) today announced that it has named Kelvin Bentley, PhD, as the company's new vice president of learning strategy.

"There are many important decisions that institutions need to make when starting and growing their online initiatives—decisions that will impact the institution for many years," says David Goodman, CEO and president of Six Red Marbles. "Not all colleges and universities fit well into a standard OPM model; hesitant to give up flexibility, control, and value, they struggle with finding and vetting alternatives. We've brought on Kelvin to consult with our partner institutions and help them navigate decisions, challenges, and considerations to find the best path forward."

With over 18 years of experience in the field of online education as a faculty member, administrator, and consultant, Bentley brings his own perspective, ideas, and experiences that he will share with higher ed institutions as they seek to enhance their digital learning initiatives. Bentley has led online learning initiatives for two- and four-year institutions, and he has served as a digital learning consultant for schools and organizations. Bentley most recently served as the founding assistant vice president for digital learning innovation at the University of West Florida and served as a part-time digital learning consultant for organizations including the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, Tyton Partners, and Entangled Solutions. Bentley has received honors including being selected as a Digital Learning Fellow by the Association of Chief Academic Officers (ACAO) in 2017, a recipient of Blackboard's 2017 Catalyst Award for Inclusive Education, and a Fulbright Specialist in 2010.

"Six Red Marbles is a leader in learning experience design and a trusted partner to many higher education institutions," says Bentley. "I am extremely excited to join the SRM team, and I look forward to working with our higher education partners to further their efforts to use technology and innovation to improve learning experiences, at scale."
Bentley joined Six Red Marbles full time on December 9.

About Six Red Marbles
Six Red Marbles (SRM) delivers high-quality educational programs at scale and has decades of experience developing custom materials and assessments that can align with any educational standard or framework. SRM has developed thousands of interactive learning programs for schools, publishers, universities, and more with the support of our global network of subject matter experts. A privately held company based in Boston, MA, SRM brings modern, innovative instructional design, content and curriculum development, project management, and publishing to preK–12, higher education, adult learning, and publishing markets around the world.

To learn more about the services available at Six Red Marbles, contact us at:
http://www.sixredmarbles.com/contact-us




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GREENBELT, MD. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) is proud to announce the addition of Armin Foghi, MD, PhD to its expanding and esteemed roster of physicians treating venous disease throughout the country. His practices in Rio Rancho and Roswell are Center for Vein Restoration's first locations in New Mexico. He has been an active educator and lecturer on cardiology in various residency training and physician assistant programs. In 2010, he founded the Myo Vein Clinic and became a member of the American Venous and Lymphatic Society.

After earning a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology at the Human Physiology Specialist program from the University of Toronto, Canada, Dr. Foghi pursued his PhD in cellular molecular biology/functional morphology and Apoptosis from the Banting and Best department of medical research, University of Toronto, Canada and Faculty of Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands. He then went on to complete an MD at the Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, WI. During his studies, he earned numerous honors, awards, and grants for his research, and had his works widely published.

In 2005 and 2008, he completed an Internal Medicine and Cardiology Fellowship (respectively), and then founded the Myo Cardiovascular Center in Roswell, NM. Since then, he has been not only the Medical Director of multiple New Mexico-based clinics, but also a respected professor and lecturer throughout the state.

Dr. Sanjiv Lakhanpal, CEO; Dr. Khanh Q. Nguyen, Chief Medical Officer; Ken Abod, CFO; and Neil Collier, Chief Operating Officer, at CVR are all pleased to welcome Dr. Foghi to the company. "Having Dr. Foghi join us again elevates the level of clinical expertise and respect that Center for Vein commands within the field," added Dr. Lakhanpal. "We are honored to have him on the team."

"It's empowering to join a team that is so understanding of the relationship between physician well-being and providing high-quality patient care," noted Dr. Foghi. "As our field matures it is the research, fellowships and other initiatives led by CVR that will enable us to continue doing right by patients and physicians alike, and I'm very proud to be expanding the organization's footprint in New Mexico."

Not only is Dr. Foghi well-respected in the medical research community, but also his patients rate him highly, describing him as "extremely efficient," "personable," and "knowledgeable." Of his practice, Dr. Foghi says, "Our patients receive compassionate and comprehensive care for cardiac and vascular health problems consistent with the highest standards."

Dr. Foghi's accomplishments and accreditations also include:

Affiliation with Lovelace Hospital, University of New Mexico, and Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM

Medical Director, Myo Cardiovascular Clinic and Myo Cosmedic Institute since 2010

Recipient, Cardiovascular metabolic disorder (CVMD) research award and Grant, University of New Mexico (2006)




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VERONA, ITALY (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

The Native Grape Odyssey (NGO) Maestro course in Tokyo which ended on December 6th, 2019, marked the last educational initiative of the Native Grapes Academy (NGA) project for the current year. The course took place over five days, similarly to the previous Canadian (15-19 September) and Russian (28 October – 1 November) editions. After four intense days of lectures and tastings on Italian and Spanish wines and grape varieties, participants took a final exam consisting of theory questions and the tasting of a red and a white wine. Upon successful completion of the course, 46 participants obtained the "European Quality Wine Hero" title, with the "hero" appellation symbolizing the role that these trained experts will have to fulfil to represent Italian and Spanish wines among consumers in Japan.

Participants were selected among all applicants for their knowledge of Italian and Spanish grapes and wines. The course served the purpose of providing additional, in-depth knowledge about these two viticultural traditions. Kaitani Ikuko, journalist and author of Italian wine and food publications, commented, "I feel like all the scattered knowledge I had gathered occasionally during my winery visits in Italy, one-day seminars, and through books has now finally come in an orderly manner." Many participants also commented on the uniqueness of the NGO Maestro Course in the Japan market for its thorough analysis of all regions as well as treatment of wines and grape varieties that are little-known internationally.

The training provided by the NGO course as well as the inclusion of participants in an international community will allow to create official representatives of Italian and Spanish wine in Japan. Roddy Ropner, director of Wellspring Wines and teacher of the NGO Japan course, stated, "I think there is already a high level of knowledge on Italian and Spanish wines in Japan, but the market seems to be stable. Especially for the Italian wines, most of the sales seems to be concentrated on Italian restaurants. What we can try to do is creating more opportunities to sell to private customers and also more opportunities to sell to Japanese restaurants. That's why we need ambassadors of the Italian and Spanish wine quality."

Regarding Spanish wines in particular, Ropner added, "I think that one of the troubles with Spanish wines is that there have been a lot of changes in the last 20 years, so the styles have changed quite a lot; you've gone from traditional styles to modern styles. So often it's difficult to know what to expect from wine, and this can create confusion for the consumers. NGO Maestro participants have now acquired the knowledge to demystify it for the public."

Irving So, instructor at the Academie du Vin and co-teacher of the NGO Maestro Japan, also provided his insights into the perception of Italian and Spanish wines in the Japanese market and the importance of education, "In Japan, usually what is sold is the best-known wines, like Brunello or Nebbiolo. However, there are so many wines of high quality that are still not known in this country. We need experts that know the grapes well and can be ambassadors of Italian and Spanish wines."

Another important learning moment of the NGO week was the Walk-Around Tasting, which took place on Friday December 6th. Whereas during the course students tasted one major example of a wine coming from a specific denomination, in the Walk-Around Tasting additional wines from the same denomination were made available, thus allowing students to fully understand the diversity of styles and wine-making techniques. Moreover, this event gathered more than 100 wine experts and trade professionals working in Tokyo and furnished them with the opportunity to network and meet local importers. Wines for the tasting were provided by leading food and beverage import companies in Japan along with wine trade associations.

The Tokyo event marked the end of the NGO initiatives for 2019, yet for 2020 the project will increase its activities scheduling wine seminars and Walk-Around Tastings in 5 different cities for each target country (Canada, Japan, and Russia) for a grand total of 15 high-level training and tasting events. In 2020, moreover, the NGO Web App piloted in 2019, will be further expanded. The App allows users to create and share tasting notes and stay in touch with the community of course participants. Additional information on NGO activities can be found on the official website nativegrapeodyssey.com and by following the project's social media channels.

About: Native Grape Odyssey (NGO) is a brand of the Native Grapes Academy (NGA) project. NGA is a project financed by the European Union and managed by Unione Italiana Vini and Interprofesional del Vino de España (OIVE) for the promotion of PDO and PGI European wines abroad, in particular in three countries: Japan, Canada and Russia. In order to achieve this, the NGA educational program will organize wine seminars, workshops and b2b meetings both in these countries and in Verona, Italy, inviting wine experts and influencers from these countries. These events realized across the span of three years (2019-21) aim to create awareness about European native grapes abroad, as well as the wines produced from them, in particular Italian and Spanish wines, which share a long tradition and a high standard of quality.



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ORLANDO, FLA. AND HOUSTON (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

The mail arrived for Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau (CICB) and they received a nice surprise. A special edition Challenge Coin issued by Google. Just as Google is proud to support Veteran-Led businesses, Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau (CICB) takes pride in their involvement and commitment to our Nation's Military Veterans.

CICB carries the traditions of service, honor, and commitment learned in the armed forces to their clients on a daily basis. In addition to being led by a military veteran, the Subject Matter Experts and Safety Consultants at CICB have over 600 years combined dedicated crane experience with the US Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines.

In the military, Challenge Coins are proof that you are a member of a unit or served on a specific tour of duty. In early military history, they were used for security and a service member may have been required to show the coin to prove their loyalty. That may not be necessary today, but being a member of the team is still a strong military tradition. Challenge coins are used to award team members who perform their duties extremely well. Giving a coin as a reward for excellent performance builds pride and morale. Receiving one is a great honor and team members work hard to get them.

"Just as Google is proud to support Veteran-Led businesses, CICB is proud to take part in this honor program" said Craig Epperson, CEO of CICB. "Leading a company takes persistence and dedication even in the tough times." Veterans can bring more than just professionalism to a company, there is a high level of commitment and devotion to the job that a veteran has instilled within them through the training they received in the armed forces, continued Epperson.

While the challenge coin, adorned with a large red, white and blue "V", may just be a symbol of support, maybe it will encourage or even challenge other businesses to hire more Veterans.

About CICB:
Headquartered in Orlando, FL since 1969 with a second training facility in Houston, TX, Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau (CICB) provides customized training for every type of lifting equipment and inspection services worldwide.

CICB's professionally trained instructors and subject matter experts are not only NCCCO Accredited Practical Examiners, but are NCCCO Certified as Mobile, Overhead & Articulating Crane Operators, Riggers, Signalpersons, Lift Directors and Crane Inspectors. CICB's instructors have been awarded the prestigious Top Trainer Award in 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2009.



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ARLINGTON, VA. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

GreenBook has named Hanover Research (Hanover) a leading provider of market intelligence and analytics, as one of the top 50 market research firms in its 2019 GreenBook Market Leaders Report. The report is a new and expanded iteration of the AMA U.S. Top 50 Report that ran for 45 years. Produced in partnership with the Insights Association and Michigan State University, the report highlights the top 50 leaders in the market research industry.

2019 marks the fifth consecutive year that Hanover has been named a top 50 firm, debuting in 36th place in 2015 and earning the number 31 spot in 2019. For the report, GreenBook considered more than 200 for-profit, U.S.- based research firms, selecting the top 50 for their continued success in the industry.

"Hanover is proud to be counted as one of GreenBook's top market leaders," says Wes Givens, CEO, Hanover Research. "Business leaders, like consumers, expect information more quickly than they ever have, and they expect it to be relevant and insightful. As a custom research firm, this aligns particularly well with our offering. By hiring the very best researchers who consistently produce relevant insights, we have been able to ensure clients come back year-over-year, which has been a huge driver of our success."

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Hanover has more than 350 employees, including a staff of seasoned researchers, survey experts, analysts, and statisticians. Serving more than 1,200 organizations and companies worldwide, Hanover offers tailored research to clients across the corporate and education sectors.
To read the full 2019 GreenBook Market Leaders Report, click here.

For more information about Hanover Research, visit http://www.hanoverresearch.com or email info@hanoverresearch.com.

About Hanover Research

Founded in 2003, Hanover Research is a global research and analytics firm that delivers market intelligence through a unique, fixed-fee model to more than 1,200 clients. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Hanover employs high-caliber market researchers, analysts, and account executives to provide a service that is revolutionary in its combination of flexibility and affordability. Hanover was named a Top 50 Market Research Firm by the American Marketing Association in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018, and has also been twice named a Washington Business Journal Fastest Growing Company. To learn more about Hanover Research, visit http://www.hanoverresearch.com.



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Mediaplanet is excited to announce today's launch of its "Youth Safety & Education" campaign, which aims to educate parents on how to keep their children safe at home, on the road, and online. Mediaplanet is also excited to announce a key participating brand in this campaign, Circle Media, a category leader in delivering online screen time management and parental control solutions for families.

The campaign features an in-depth look at the Circle Home Plus solution, which is comprised of both a hardware device and dedicated app to provide a seamless view of online activity across a user's devices at home and across all mobile networks. The in-home device offers a fast network connection thanks to a 1Gb Ethernet port and allows parents to manage screen time on devices connected to their home WiFi network such as gaming consoles, smart TVs and more. The Circle App enables users to easily manage all of their mobile and WiFi-connected devices remotely, and includes a suite of sophisticated features to help customize settings according to their family's needs.

The multifaceted Circle Home Plus is perfect for keeping track of, and limiting, how and when your kids are using their connected devices, whether they're at home, at school, or on the go.

"Circle Home Plus is the simplest, yet most comprehensive screen time management solution on the market, allowing families to find balance, set healthy limits, build good habits and get the best out of their digital experiences," said Tiebing Zhang, CTO and co-founder of Circle Media. "From laptops and tablets to smart TVs and video game consoles, parents can manage their family members' time spent on internet-connected devices at home and across all mobile devices on any network, everywhere."

Beyond allowing users to filter content and view usage and history, Circle Home Plus delivers an array of features to help parents navigate their family's online screen time habits. The solution includes features such as Time Limits, which provide the ability to set limits for a variety of apps; scheduling Bedtime and Off Time to automatically disconnect and reconnect devices from WiFi at scheduled times; Pause the Internet; set up Rewards; and a Location feature that allows you to keep track of family members' mobile devices.

Circle Home Plus is available now for an MSRP of $129 at meetcircle.com, Amazon and Best Buy. Providing great value, the purchase of Circle Home Plus includes the hardware device that connects to the user's home network, as well as a one-year subscription to the Circle App that delivers full use of all features across devices inside and outside the home, no matter what network they are on.

Those looking for a quick-start way to solely manage mobile devices on any network, the Circle App is also offered as a stand-alone solution. Available for $9.99 per month with a 30-day free trial, the Circle App can be downloaded via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

The print component of "Youth Safety & Education" is distributed within today's edition of USA Today in the Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York, and Washington D.C./Baltimore markets, with a circulation of approximately 200,000 copies and an estimated readership of 600,000. The digital component is distributed nationally through a vast social media strategy and across a network of top news sites and partner outlets. To explore the digital version of the campaign, visit: https://www.modernwellnessguide.com/campaign/Youth-Safety-and-Education/

This campaign was made possible with contributions and support from the International Association for Child Safety, American Association for Poison Control Centers, American Home Furnishing Alliance, SafeWise, Safe Ride 4 Kids, Discount Tire, and National Safety Council.

About Mediaplanet
Mediaplanet specializes in the creation of content marketing campaigns covering a variety of industries. We tell meaningful stories that educate our audience and position our clients as solution providers. Our unique ability to pair the right leaders with the right readers, through the right platforms, has made Mediaplanet a global content marketing powerhouse. Our award-winning stories have won the hearts of countless readers while serving as a valuable platform for brands and their missions. Just call us storytellers with a purpose. Please visit http://www.mediaplanet.com for more on who we are and what we do.

About Circle Media
Circle, with offices in Portland, Ore. and Cypress, Calif, is committed to its mission to make families' lives better, online and off. We envision a world where families find balance, set healthy limits, build good habits, and get the best out of their digital experiences.

Press Contact:
Mediaplanet
Katherine Haines
Katherine.haines@mediaplanet.com
(646) 518-5422

Circle Media Bureau
press@meetcircle.com
(949) 438-1088



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NEW YORK (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Mediaplanet today announces the launch of its cross-platform campaign 'Literacy in America.' This campaign will advocate for increased awareness of literacy and the role it plays in a successful future, educate the public on the available resources for those who struggle with reading and foster dialogue about the best ways to manage dyslexia.

America is facing a literacy crisis. More than 36 million adults in the United States cannot read, write, or do basic math above a third-grade level. On top of that, children whose parents have low literacy levels have a 72 percent chance of being at the lowest reading levels themselves. These kids are more likely to get poor grades, display behavioral problems, have high absentee rates, repeat school years, and drop out. Between gaps in literacy instruction and curriculum, to access to the appropriate resources, so much needs to be done to empower and prepare our next generation of parents and educators for a prosperous, fulfilling future.

The print component of "Literacy in America" is distributed within today's edition of USA Today in the New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Seattle, Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Chicago markets, with a circulation of approximately 200,000 copies and an estimated readership of 600,000. The digital component is distributed nationally through a vast social media strategy, and across a network of top news sites and partner outlets. To explore the digital version of the campaign, visit https://www.educationandcareernews.com/campaign/literacy-in-america/

Karamo, the culture expert on Netflix's "Queer Eye," is on the cover of the print edition. In it, he talks about how he's always loved reading and how he's now inspiring others to read with the two books he's written. In an exclusive interview, Karamo reveals why he believes all children should pick up a book and read. "When they're curious about books, they'll get exposed to the world and the things around them they might never have seen, but in a way that's going to be healthy and foster growth in them," he says.

This campaign was made possible with the support of The American Library Association, National Parent Teacher Association, American Dyslexia Association, Learning Disabilities Association of America, Campaign for Grade Level Reading, Karamo, Henry Winkler, Chloe Lukasiak, Thorndike Press, Epic!, and Pina Publishing.

About Mediaplanet
Mediaplanet specializes in the creation of content marketing campaigns covering a variety of industries. We tell meaningful stories that educate our audience and position our clients as solution providers. Our unique ability to pair the right leaders with the right readers, through the right platforms, has made Mediaplanet a global content marketing powerhouse. Our award-winning stories have won the hearts of countless readers while serving as a valuable platform for brands and their missions. Just call us storytellers with a purpose. Please visit http://www.mediaplanet.com for more on who we are and what we do.

Press Contact:
Chloe Addleson
chloe.addleson@mediaplanet.com
(646) 619-3267




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NEW YORK (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Mediaplanet today announces the launch of its cross-platform campaign "Literacy in America," which addresses the nature and significance of our nation's literacy crisis and suggests ways we can overcome it. For the campaign, Mediaplanet made a critical partnership with Seattle, WA-based Pina Publishing, which publishes the "Lindie Lou Adventure Series" books.

The "Lindie Lou Adventure Series," written by Jeanne Bender, tells the story of a puppy named Lindie Lou who travels to faraway places. Through the use of easy language, large print, and color illustrations, the beginning chapter books offer a more engaging and educational experience for young readers than the typical book. Some of Lindie Lou's adventures include going on a plane for the first time, to Seattle's Space Needle, and to an organic farm. Most recently, Lindie Lou traveled to New York in her fourth book, "Big City Magic," which was released October 15.

According to The Midwest Review, "Her (Lindie Lou's) enthusiasm about the wider world, her ability to communicate with humans and fellow animals alike, and her involvement with Kris, who brings her a wonderful gift, creates many unexpected moments. These moments lend to parent and child discussion. The series is especially recommended for adults seeking materials that contain bigger-picture thinking rather than entertainment value alone."

To learn more about the "Lindie Lou Adventure Series" and shop for the books, visit https://lindielou.com/index.html.

The print component of "Literacy in America" is distributed within today's edition of USA Today in the New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Seattle, Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, and Chicago markets, with a circulation of approximately 200,000 copies and an estimated readership of 600,000. The digital component is distributed nationally through a vast social media strategy and across a network of top news sites and partner outlets. To explore the digital version of the campaign, visit https://www.educationandcareernews.com/campaign/literacy-in-america/

Pina Publishing creates published works of the highest quality with an emphasis on education. Pina Publishing assists with everything from book layout, book design, printing, and distribution, and allows authors to be involved in all phases of the creative process. To learn more, visit https://www.pinapublishing.com/index.html.

About Mediaplanet
Mediaplanet specializes in the creation of content marketing campaigns covering a variety of industries. We tell meaningful stories that educate our audience and position our clients as solution providers. Our unique ability to pair the right leaders with the right readers, through the right platforms, has made Mediaplanet a global content marketing powerhouse. Our award-winning stories have won the hearts of countless readers while serving as a valuable platform for brands and their missions. Just call us storytellers with a purpose. Please visit http://www.mediaplanet.com for more on who we are and what we do.

Press Contact:
Chloe Addleson
chloe.addleson@mediaplanet.com
(646) 619-3267




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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 35 Master's in Mechanical Engineering Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 144 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 144 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 35 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master's in Mechanical Engineering Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-mechanical-engineering-degree-programs/

2020 Master's in Mechanical Engineering Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Case Western Reserve University
Colorado State University
Columbia University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Iowa State University
Johns Hopkins University
Kansas State University
Kennesaw State University
Lehigh University
Michigan Technological University
Missouri University of Science and Technology
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology
North Carolina State University
Old Dominion University
Penn State World Campus
Purdue University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Texas A & M University
Texas Tech University
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Riverside
University of Central Florida
University of Cincinnati
University of Florida
University of Houston
University of Idaho
University of Illinois
University of Michigan - Dearborn
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas at Tyler
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Worcester Polytechnic Institute

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 35 Master's in Math Education Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 140 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 140 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 35 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master's in Math Education Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-math-education-degree-programs/

2020 Master's in Math Education Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Ball State University
Chadron State College
Columbus State University
Drexel University
East Carolina University
Georgia State University
Kennesaw State University
Lesley University
Liberty University
Marshall University
Marygrove College
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Montana State University
Northern Arizona University
Nova Southeastern University
Radford University
Slippery Rock University
Southeast Missouri State University
Southwest Minnesota State University
University of Arkansas
University of Colorado Denver
University of Detroit Mercy
University of Houston
University of Nebraska, Kearney
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
University of North Georgia
University of Pittsburgh
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Valdosta State University
Western Governors University

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 36 Master's in Library Science Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 162 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 36 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 162 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master's in Library Science Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-library-science-degree-programs/

2020 Master's in Library Science Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Appalachian State University
Chicago State University
Clarion University
Dominican University
Drexel University
East Carolina University
Emporia State University
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indiana University Bloomington
Kent State University
Long Island University
Louisiana State University
Minnesota State University, Mankato
North Carolina Central University
Rutgers University
Sam Houston State University
San Jose State University
Syracuse University
Texas Woman's University
University of Alabama
University of Arizona
University of Central Missouri
University of Illinois
University of Kentucky
University of Maryland - College Park
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
University of Northern Iowa
University of Oklahoma
University of Pittsburgh
University of South Carolina
University of Southern Mississippi
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Valdosta State University
Western Kentucky University

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 10 Master's in Public Safety Administration Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 135 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 135 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 10 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master's in Public Safety Administration Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-public-safety-administration-degree-programs/

2020 Master's in Public Safety Administration Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Anna Maria College
Arizona State University
Eastern Kentucky University
Lewis University
Pace University
Southern Illinois University
Southern New Hampshire University
University of San Diego
University of St. Thomas

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 20 Master's in Public Policy Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 190 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 190 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 20 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master's in Public Policy Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-public-policy-degree-programs/

2020 Master's in Public Policy Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

American Public University
American University
Arizona State University
Eastern Illinois University
Indiana University
Liberty University
New England College
Northwestern University
Norwich University
Oregon State University
Regent University
SUNY Empire State College
Thomas Edison State University
University of Baltimore
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
University of Nebraska, Omaha
University of Pittsburgh
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Valdosta State University
Walden University

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.




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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 50 Master's in Project Management Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 164 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 164 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 50 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master's in Project Management Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-project-management-degree-programs/

2020 Master's in Project Management Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

American University
Bellevue University
Boston University
Brandeis University
Brenau University
Capella University
City University of Seattle
College of St. Scholastica
Colorado State University Global
Colorado Technical University
Drexel University
East Carolina University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Florida Institute of Technology
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Golden Gate University
Granite State College
Grantham University
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Kaplan University
Lasell College
Lehigh University
Lewis University
Liberty University
Missouri State University
Missouri University of Science and Technology
New England College
Northeastern University
Penn State World Campus
Purdue University Global
Regis University
Rochester Institute of Technology
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Sam Houston State University
Southern New Hampshire University
Stevens Institute of Technology
University of Arkansas
University of Denver
University of Kansas
University of Maryland
University of Maryland University College
University of Southern California
University of Texas at Dallas
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Walden University
Western Carolina University

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 10 Master's in Political Science Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 126 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 126 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 10 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master's in Political Science Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-political-science-degree-programs/

2020 Master's in Political Science Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

American Public University
Liberty University
Sam Houston State University
Sul Ross State University
University of Illinois at Springfield
University of Nebraska, Omaha
University of West Florida
Virginia Tech

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 15 Master's in Music Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 163 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 163 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 15 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master's in Music Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-music-degree-programs/

2020 Master's in Music Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Berklee College of Music
Colorado State University
Emporia State University
Georgia College
Indiana University
Liberty University
New Mexico State University
Rowan University
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Southern Utah University
University of South Dakota
West Virginia University

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/



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BALTIMORE, MD. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

eThink Education, a total Learning Management System (LMS) solutions provider headquartered in Baltimore, MD, has been named the Moodle North America Partner of the Year at the inaugural Moodle Partner Awards. The award, which was announced on November 18th at the first annual Global MoodleMoot, honors the Certified Moodle Partner who "has most effectively capitalised on market opportunities and driven demonstrable business growth within the North America region."

eThink Education provides a fully-managed eLearning solution including AWS cloud hosting, implementation, integration, consultation, and management services for the open-source Moodle LMS. eThink's team of experts provide unlimited LMS support to help clients build effective learning programs using Moodle. eThink's high-touch support model sets it apart from other Moodle Partners worldwide and provides clients with a tailored Moodle experience.

eThink Education has been a Certified Moodle Partner since 2016, supporting Moodle users in the United States, United Kingdom, Caribbean, Canada and Africa as well as other locations worldwide. eThink supports a wide range of clients in a variety of different industries and sizes, including Guaranteed Rate, Carbon Black, and the New Jersey Department of Education.

As an official Moodle Partner, eThink actively supports the Moodle mission and contributes financially to the development of the platform. eThink's team is also closely involved with the testing of new Moodle versions and products, and frequently sponsors the regional Moot user conferences that are hosted annually.

"On behalf of Moodle, I congratulate eThink for winning the North America Partner of the Year award. We're proud to formally recognise their continued contribution to Moodle and commitment to open source learning with our Awards initiative. Without our Partners, Moodle would not be able to continue to grow and support its mission to empower educators around the world," said Juan Lucca, Chief Commercial Officer at Moodle.

"We are honored to be named the Moodle North American Partner of the Year," said Brian Carlson, CEO & Co-Founder of eThink Education. "eThink is proud to support Moodle, which provides a highly robust and flexible learning solution that enables our clients to make the most out of their learning programs. This award demonstrates eThink's commitment to supporting Moodle's open source mission, and we are excited to continue to work closely with Moodle and the Moodle community for years to come."

About eThink Education

eThink Education provides a fully-managed eLearning solution including AWS cloud hosting, implementation, integration, consultation, and management services for open-source Moodle and Totara. Managed by experts, eThink's total solution provides a dynamic and customizable platform to meet specific institutional and organizational needs for clients in various industries including Healthcare, Education, Non-profit, Government, and Corporate. eThink also offers LMS and eLearning training through eThink Academy, as well as custom content solutions.

For more information about eThink Education, please visit http://www.ethinkeducation.com.

About Moodle

Moodle is the world's most used open source learning platform. With a big community of educators and researchers, Moodle's goal is to improve the quality and efficiency of education globally. With over 100,000 registered sites and more than 160 million users worldwide, Moodle's innovative software and services support the education and training needs of many organisations around the world. It powers institutions like the United Nations or the UK Government, companies like Google, Shell and international universities, K-12 and Higher Education schools worldwide.

In pursuit of their mission of "empowering educators to improve our world", Moodle's software gives educators and learners powerful, flexible tools for online learning and open collaboration.

Moodle's mission is supported by their network of over 80 certified Moodle Partners that can provide technical support, customisation, hosting and all Moodle-related services to help with organisations e-learning project.

For more information, please visit moodle.org.




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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Horace E. Anderson Jr. has been appointed the ninth dean of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, President Marvin Krislov announced today.

Prior to this appointment, Anderson had been serving as Haub Law's interim dean. The school has been thriving under his leadership, with increased enrollment and application numbers and successful new programs, such as the expansion of its part-time J.D. program to include an evening and weekend option. This year, for the first time, U.S. News & World Report recognized Haub Law as having the No. 1 environmental law program in the country.

"Horace is the right person to lead Haub Law to a strong and successful future," said Marvin Krislov, Pace's president. "His vision for Haub Law has brought great successes during his time as interim dean, including our new U.S. News ranking as the No. 1 environmental law program in the country. I know the faculty, staff, and students join me in congratulating him on this well-deserved new role."

Anderson joined the Haub Law faculty in 2004, and served as the school's academic dean from 2011 until his appointment last year as interim dean. He received his JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and a BS in Economics (with a concentration in finance) from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. His areas of legal expertise include intellectual property, internet privacy, law and technology, and communications law.

"There is no better job than inspiring the future lawyers and leaders of tomorrow, and it all goes back to Pace's mission of Opportunitas," said Anderson. "My parents immigrated to this country from Jamaica 50 years ago. I was the first person in my family born in the United States, and the first to attend law school. Thankfully, I had role models and mentors who inspired and supported me. Every day I am honored to educate and guide our law students. A Haub Law degree transforms lives and families and prepares our students to make change in the world.''

Anderson has a strong commitment to supporting underrepresented minorities in law and serves as the faculty advisor to the Black Law Student Association. During his time as dean and associate dean, he has also focused on students' professional development and emotional health, emphasizing the importance of their cultivating a professional identity and learning to manage stress as they prepare to enter the legal profession.

Prior to joining Haub Law, Anderson worked at White & Case LLP. His practice there focused on intellectual property, privacy and data protection, the internet, and media and technology law. In addition to his law practice experience, Anderson advised companies in business strategy as a consultant at Monitor Group, and he worked as a systems integration consultant in the Financial Markets Division of Andersen Consulting (now Accenture).

About the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University: Pace University's Elisabeth Haub School of Law (Haub Law) offers J.D. and Master of Law degrees in both Environmental and International Law, as well as a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) in Environmental Law. The school, housed on the University's campus in White Plains, NY, opened its doors in 1976 and has more than 8,500 alumni around the world. The school maintains a unique philosophy and approach to legal education that strikes an important balance between practice and theory.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University launched its Environmental Law Program in 1978; it has long been ranked among the world's leading university programs. Pace's doctoral graduates teach environmental law at universities around the world. Pace's J.D. alumni are prominent in environmental law firms, agencies and non-profit organizations across the U.S. and abroad. In 2016, the Law School received a transformational gift from the family of Elisabeth Haub, in recognition of its outstanding environmental law programs. For more information visit law.pace.edu.

About Pace University: Pace University has a proud history of preparing its diverse student body for a lifetime of professional success as a result of its unique program that combines rigorous academics and real-world experiences. Pace is ranked the #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University's Opportunity Insights, evidence of the transformative education the University provides.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 60 Doctorate in Education Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 137 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 137 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 60 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Doctorate in Education Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-doctorate-in-education-degree-programs/

2020 NameofDegreeColumnA featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

A.T. Still University
American College of Education
Appalachian State University
Arizona State University
Ashford University
Aspen University
Ball State University
Baylor University
Belhaven University
Benedictine University
Brandman University
Capella University
Carson-Newman University
Central Michigan University
City University of Seattle
Clarkson College
College of Saint Elizabeth
Concordia University Portland
Concordia University Texas
Drexel University
Florida State University
George Fox University
Grand Canyon University
Gratz College
Gwynedd Mercy University
Johns Hopkins University
Lamar University
Liberty University
Lipscomb University
Northcentral University
Northeastern University
Northern Illinois University
Northwest Nazarene University
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Regent University
Rowan University
Saint Thomas University
Texas Tech University
Trident University
Union Institute & University
University of Arkansas
University of Bridgeport
University of Colorado Denver
University of Findlay
University of Florida
University of Kentucky
University of Louisiana at Monroe
University of Memphis
University of Missouri
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
University of New England
University of North Georgia
University of South Carolina
University of Southern California
University of West Georgia
Vanderbilt University
Walden University
William Carey University
William Howard Taft University
Wilmington University

About Intelligent.com
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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 29 Bachelor's in Counseling Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 106 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 106 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 29 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Bachelor's in Counseling Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-bachelors-in-counseling-degree-programs/

2020 Bachelor's in Counseling Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Adams State University
Angelo State University
Arkansas State University
Bellevue University
Bethel University
Bradley University
Brandman University
Campbellsville University
Capella University
City University of Seattle
William & Mary
Colorado Christian University
Concordia University, Wisconsin
Cornerstone University
Creighton University
Crown College
Divine Mercy University
Edinboro University
Faulkner University
Fort Valley State University
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Grace College
Hampton University
Hodges University
Hope International University
Huntington University
Indiana Wesleyan University
Lamar University
LeTourneau University
Liberty University
Lincoln Christian University
Lindsey Wilson College
Lock Haven University
Malone University
Mercy College
Messenger College
Messiah College
Mid-Continent University
North Carolina Central University
North Carolina State University
Nova Southeastern University
Post University
Regent University
Saint Leo University
Salem College
Saybrook University
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Southern New Hampshire University
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Texas A & M University
Thomas University
University of Alabama
University of Louisiana at Monroe
University of Massachusetts Boston
University of North Texas
University of Southern California
University of Texas at Tyler
University of the Cumberlands
University of West Alabama
Walden University

About Intelligent.com
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JACKSON, MISS. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

The Mississippi IT Symposium Planning Committee is excited to announce sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2020 Mississippi IT Symposium, which will be taking place at the Jackson Downtown Convention Center Hotel in Jackson Mississippi on Tuesday April 28, 2020. This is a one-day, executive-level event designed for CIOs and their IT management teams. There will be over 125 CIOs, CISO's, VPs, Directors and Managers present at this year's Symposium.

With the success of the 2019 Mississippi IT Symposium, many partner sponsors are actively locking in their sponsorship spots for 2020 as only 15 sponsorships will be offered. Our partner sponsors have exclusive access to and opportunities for networking with local IT leaders for the entire day. Sponsor partners can also take advantage of the option to hear high caliber keynote speakers and to attend any of the IT executive-led breakout sessions. In addition, sponsor partner tables at the Symposium are located strategically in the main ballroom where all keynotes, meals and networking breaks take place.

To learn more about how you can benefit from being a sponsor partner, please contact Dayton Ruby at EFM Events (dayton@efminc.com) or http://www.efmevents.com.

The Mississippi IT Symposium is Jackson's premier annual gathering of leaders, professionals, and academics working in the I.T. field. This year's Symposium will look at emerging I.T. trends and provide insights into innovative leadership skills in today's fast-paced digital age. This interactive event will also provide attendees with opportunities to collaborate and share their knowledge and experiences through a series of panels, break-out sessions, and social media as well as connect with many local, regional and national partner sponsors.

This year's Symposium will feature compelling keynotes and an agenda featuring 9 breakout sessions including executive panels and individual breakout speakers on a variety of current IT-related topics.

NOTE: This event is closed to any non-sponsoring vendor companies/consultants/sales reps. For sponsorship information, please contact Dayton Ruby at dayton@efminc.com.



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MILWAUKEE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

The Wisconsin IT Symposium is the Greater Milwaukee region's premier gathering of leaders, professionals, and academics working in the I.T. field. This year's Symposium will look at emerging I.T. trends and provide insights into innovative leadership skills in today's fast-paced digital age. This interactive event will also provide attendees with opportunities to collaborate and share their knowledge and experiences through a series of panels, break-out sessions, and knowledge-sharing, as well as connect with many local, regional and national partner sponsors.

This year's Symposium will feature compelling keynotes including Emmy award winning journalist and comedian, Charlie Berens. In addition, the agenda will feature 12 breakout sessions including executive panels and individual breakout speakers on a variety of current IT-related topics.

With the success of the 2019 Wisconsin IT Symposium, many partner sponsors are actively locking in their sponsorship spots for 2020 as only 20 sponsorships will be offered.

Our partner sponsors have exclusive access to and opportunities for networking with local IT leaders for the entire day. Partner sponsors can also take advantage of the option to hear high caliber keynote speakers and to attend any of the IT executive-led breakout sessions. In addition, partner sponsor tables at the Wisconsin IT Symposium are located strategically in the main ballroom where all keynotes, meals and networking breaks take place.

NOTE: This event is closed to any non-sponsoring vendor companies/consultants/sales reps. For sponsorship information, please contact Dayton Ruby at dayton@efminc.com.



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SILVER SPRING, MD. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for the Denis R. Hebert Identity Management Scholarship. This program, presented in partnership with the Center for Identity at the University of Texas at Austin, will offer two $5,000 scholarships for SIA members to help further their education in the field of identity management.

The scholarship was named after Hebert, a member of SIA's Board of Directors and immediate past chairman of the board, serving as chair from 2016 to 2018. Hebert also serves as president of Feenics Inc.

"I am thrilled and honored to be affiliated with this special SIA scholarship program," said Hebert. "Identity management is a foundational security component that helps mitigate current and future identity threats, protect the privacy of individuals and enterprises and secure critical assets – it is essential that we continue building on our knowledge of this field and promote innovation and advancement in the creation, convergence and use of identity management security solutions."

SIA created the Denis R. Hebert Scholarship program to support the professional development goals of individual SIA members who specialize in identity management – a field involving the systematic control of access, authenticating users, securing assets and protecting privacy. Identity management encompasses many aspects of risk management, public policy, fraud prevention, privacy, data analysis, risk and governance, information technology and security.

"We are grateful for Denis' leadership in the security industry and applaud the impact he has had on SIA's service to our members in the area of identity management, including through the development of many high-quality education, government relations and standards offerings," said SIA CEO Don Erickson. "SIA is proud to help students and security professionals grow in their careers in this critical field and looks forward to recognizing two honorees with the 2020 Hebert Scholarship."

The Center for Identity at the University of Texas at Austin works closely with its public-private partners, including corporations, state and federal government agencies and law enforcement, to deliver innovations for consumers, businesses and government that help them to better protect people's identities. As a critical component of its mission, the center conducts research to better understand how emerging technology such as biometrics affects consumers and organizations alike and how standards and expectations of privacy are evolving.

"The Center for Identity recognizes that the success of an organization's identity management and security policy and practices depends in large part on the personnel tasked with implementing them. A well-qualified workforce is fundamental to addressing the complex and diverse challenges in securing sensitive identity information and protecting consumer privacy, while harnessing the power of data for good," said Dr. Suzanne Barber, director of the Center for Identity. "The Center for Identity at the University of Texas has partnered with the School of Information to create a unique, interdisciplinary education and training program in information security to address this need and is proud to partner with the Security Industry Association to help promote development and professional growth in this critical field."

Each applicant must be either a SIA student member or a full-time employee of a SIA member company and have 1-5 years of professional experience in the security industry or a verified plan of study in the field of access and identity management. Scholarship funds must be used toward post-secondary education programs, including training courses, accredited college courses, certifications or other credentialing programs related to identity management.

The 2020 application deadline for the Denis R. Hebert Identity Management Scholarship is Feb. 29, and awardees will be announced on March 17 at The Advance, held concurrently with ISC West 2020. Learn more about the program and apply here.

About SIA
SIA is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with over 1,000 innovative member companies representing thousands of security leaders and experts who shape the future of the security industry. SIA protects and advances its members' interests by advocating pro-industry policies and legislation at the federal and state levels, creating open industry standards that enable integration, advancing industry professionalism through education and training, opening global market opportunities and collaborating with other like-minded organizations. As the premier sponsor of ISC Events expos and conferences, SIA ensures its members have access to top-level buyers and influencers, as well as unparalleled learning and network opportunities. SIA also enhances the position of its members in the security marketplace through SIA GovSummit, which brings together private industry with government decision makers, and Securing New Ground, the security industry's top executive conference for peer-to-peer networking.


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MANSFIELD, TEXAS (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Design-build commercial modular construction firm Ramtech Building Systems of Mansfield, Texas has announced that the company has completed the installation of a relocatable modular building for the City of Laredo TX Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. The new facility replaced an aging structure at their Rio Bravo, TX location and is the third Ramtech-built facility now in use for the city's WIC program. Using traditional modular construction, the 1,792 square foot floor plan includes rooms for nutrition education, consultation, lab work, office space, and waiting and break areas. The exterior of the building was constructed using a parapet wall design with HardiePanel cement siding and a metal mansard facia band. The interior utilizes vinyl covered gypsum walls and vinyl composition tile flooring throughout the facility. Heating and cooling of the facility is accommodated with a ducted Bard exterior wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

The federally funded WIC program provides grants to states for supplemental foods, healthcare referrals, and nutrition education for low income pregnant, breast-feeding and non-breast-feeding postpartum women, and infants and children up to their fifth birthday. The city of Laredo Health Department began their WIC program in 1980 and now serves 20,500 participants at 15 locations throughout a nine county area. The city expects the new Ramtech facility to handle a monthly caseload of up to 500 women and children.

About Ramtech Building Systems

Since 1982 Ramtech Building Systems has been providing innovative relocatable modular buildings and two types of permanent modular construction for commercial companies, educational institutions, government agencies, and healthcare providers throughout the Southern United States. As a vertically integrated design-build construction company, Ramtech provides full in-house design, a manufacturer direct product, and complete site construction services all within a single-source solution. Ramtech can offer facilities built using permanent modular construction on both a pier and beam or concrete slab foundation. Both options combine the best of off-site manufacturing and on-site construction techniques to produce a building faster and with less cost, but identical in the look, functionality, and life expectancy of a completely site-built structure. By emphasizing a value engineering approach, Ramtech has successfully completed over 4,000 diverse projects of all sizes. For more information, visit the company's website at RamtechModular.com.



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ORLANDO, FLA. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

On January 7, 2020, The Fertility Doctor's Guide to Overcoming Infertility: Discovering Your Reproductive Potential and Maximizing Your Odds of Having a Baby, by Dr. Mark P. Trolice, M.D., FACOG, FACS, FACE, Director of Fertility CARE: The IVF Center, and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, will be published by Harvard Common Press. In his new book, Dr. Trolice, one of the leading practitioners in his field, offers patients and their families a guide to the struggles and realities of the infertility treatment process, along with no holds barred advice about misinformation, exaggerated claims, and unnecessary and unhelpful treatments.

The Fertility Doctor's Guide to Overcoming Infertility begins with an overview of the possible causes of infertility, both in couples who have never been pregnant and those who have suffered multiple uncompleted pregnancies. Unlike prior fertility publications, Dr. Trolice's book equally deals with infertility stemming from men's issues—the underlying cause of about 40 percent of all infertility cases [1]—as well as female issues. Written in clear and understandable language for the layperson, this resource describes and explains the significance of endometriosis, fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome, tubal factor, male factor, and other possible causes of infertility.

The book then unfolds with a wealth of detailed information on treatment options, both in terms of medical interventions and of lifestyle changes such as sleep, diet and exercise. In discussing and evaluating treatment options, Dr. Trolice—who has battled with infertility in his own life as well as in those of thousands of patients—maintains a steady focus on the fact that infertility is an emotionally exhausting and frustrating condition, and that the desperate desire for a solution can make patients open to offers of highly costly treatments of questionable—or no—value [2].

This is particularly true, he notes, in the case of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), a devastating condition that leaves patients craving for an answer and for treatment. To help patients avoid the risk of exploitation with excessive testing and unsubstantiated therapy, The Fertility Doctor's Guide takes the reader through the different causes of RPL, appropriate treatments, and the corresponding percentages of likelihood of attaining the long-sought happy ending: a full-term pregnancy and a healthy baby.

"Infertility," says Dr. Trolice, "is a painful, heart-wrenching diagnosis that brings with it both emotional and financial risk. On the financial side, it can expose patients to the sometimes-exaggerated offerings of what has become a sizeable IVF industry. On the emotional side, too often it makes patients feel guilty—as though they have failed in some fundamental way and are being punished for it. One of my reasons for writing this book was to help the reader, as I do every day with my patients, understand that this is not true. I counsel all to be proactive, be your own advocate and seek a Board-certified infertility specialist early in the process."

About Fertility CARE: The IVF Center
Fertility CARE (Center of Assisted Reproduction and Endocrinology): The IVF Center provides patient-centered, evidence-based, and individually customized reproductive care in a comfortable and compassionate setting. This Central Florida IVF clinic is a comprehensive infertility center in the Orlando/Winter Park area, and consistently earns 5-star patient ratings in online reviews. Established in 2003 by founder and director Dr. Mark P. Trolice, it is one of the only fertility clinics in the country to offer both male and female testing, evaluation, and treatment. Today, the practice encompasses the Center for Male Infertility, headed by a fellowship-trained male reproductive specialist; the Mind/Body Institute, overseen by a licensed clinical reproductive psychologist; and the IVF Laboratory of Central Florida, led by a Board-certified bioanalyst. Fertility CARE: The IVF Center offers a full range of infertility tests and treatment options as well as genetic testing, egg freezing, surrogacy, and all advanced reproductive services. For full details, visit http://theivfcenter.com.

About Dr. Mark P. Trolice
Mark P. Trolice, M.D., is the founder and Director of Fertility CARE - The IVF Center. He also serves as Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in Orlando and Medical Director of the Egg Donor Program at Cryos International, the world's largest sperm donor bank. Dr. Trolice is Board-certified in OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI), and he is a Fellow of the American Colleges of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG), Surgeons (FACS), and Endocrinology (FACE). Nationally known, Dr. Trolice and his wife battled infertility for over 10 years before adopting their children. This journey gave him unique insights into patients' struggles and is included in his forthcoming book, "The Fertility Doctor's Guide to Overcoming Infertility—Discovering Your Reproductive Potential and Maximizing Your Odds of Having a Baby" from Harvard Common Press. Dr. Trolice is a sought-after expert with hundreds of broadcast and print appearances in addition to annual acclaim as one of America's Top Doctors and repeat recipient of the American Medical Association's "Physician's Recognition Award". In January 2019, he launched his "Fertility Health" podcast interviewing nationally renowned experts on vital topics in reproductive medicine. Learn why he has earned the trust of patients and physicians alike: http://marktrolicemd.com.

1. Kumar, Naina, and Singh, Amit Kant, "Trends of male factor infertility, an important cause of infertility: A review of literature," Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences, October-December 2015.
2. Matthews-King, Alex, "IVF add-on sold to desperate couples may lower chances of having a baby by a third, study says," The Independent, June 26, 2019.



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MARBLEHEAD, MASS. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Gilbane Building Company, a leading builder of K-12 education facilities in the Commonwealth, has been selected as construction manager at-risk for the new 82,000-square-foot Elbridge Gerry Elementary School in Marblehead, Massachusetts.

The new facility will accommodate approximately 450 students in grades kindergarten through third and will consolidate three elementary schools in the district under one roof. The project involves the immediate abatement and demolition of two existing school structures and blasting of more than 10,000 CY of ledge to make room for the new school structure.

"We're thrilled to be part of this incredible team and look forward to delivering this new school to the Town of Marblehead," said Mike O'Brien, vice president and business unit leader for Gilbane in Massachusetts. "Our team brings vast experience in building 21st century school facilities in the state and we're looking forward to partnering with the Marblehead community on this project."

Settled in 1629, Marblehead is a historic town on the north shore of Massachusetts famous for its role as a leader in colonial fishing and shipping. Many roadways in the town are still quite narrow and indirect, and its neighborhoods densely clustered. The new Elbridge Gerry School is situated tightly among such a neighborhood. Recognizing this fact, the Gilbane team developed a detailed approach to minimizing the effect of disruptive construction activities in a tightly settled area, as well as a communication plan that will keep the Marblehead community informed and prepared as the project progresses.

Designed by Raymond Design Associates, Inc., with Leftfield serving as owner's project manager, the Elbridge Gerry Elementary School project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2021.

About Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from pre-construction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build and facility management services – for clients across various markets. Founded in 1870 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has 46 office locations around the world. For more information, visit http://www.gilbaneco.com.



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MARBLEHEAD, MASS. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Gilbane Building Company, a leading builder of K-12 education facilities in the Commonwealth, has been selected as construction manager at-risk for the new 82,000-square-foot Elbridge Gerry Elementary School in Marblehead, Massachusetts.

The new facility will accommodate approximately 450 students in grades kindergarten through third and will consolidate three elementary schools in the district under one roof. The project involves the immediate abatement and demolition of two existing school structures and blasting of more than 10,000 CY of ledge to make room for the new school structure.

"We're thrilled to be part of this incredible team and look forward to delivering this new school to the Town of Marblehead," said Mike O'Brien, vice president and business unit leader for Gilbane in Massachusetts. "Our team brings vast experience in building 21st century school facilities in the state and we're looking forward to partnering with the Marblehead community on this project."

Settled in 1629, Marblehead is a historic town on the north shore of Massachusetts famous for its role as a leader in colonial fishing and shipping. Many roadways in the town are still quite narrow and indirect, and its neighborhoods densely clustered. The new Elbridge Gerry School is situated tightly among such a neighborhood. Recognizing this fact, the Gilbane team developed a detailed approach to minimizing the effect of disruptive construction activities in a tightly settled area, as well as a communication plan that will keep the Marblehead community informed and prepared as the project progresses.

Designed by Raymond Design Associates, Inc., with Leftfield serving as owner's project manager, the Elbridge Gerry Elementary School project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2021.

About Gilbane Building Company
Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from pre-construction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build and facility management services – for clients across various markets. Founded in 1870 and still a privately held, family-owned company, Gilbane has 46 office locations around the world. For more information, visit http://www.gilbaneco.com.



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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Horace E. Anderson Jr. has been appointed the ninth dean of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, President Marvin Krislov announced today.

Prior to this appointment, Anderson had been serving as Haub Law's interim dean. The school has been thriving under his leadership, with increased enrollment and application numbers and successful new programs, such as the expansion of its part-time J.D. program to include an evening and weekend option. This year, for the first time, U.S. News & World Report recognized Haub Law as having the No. 1 environmental law program in the country.

"Horace is the right person to lead Haub Law to a strong and successful future," said Marvin Krislov, Pace's president. "His vision for Haub Law has brought great successes during his time as interim dean, including our new U.S. News ranking as the No. 1 environmental law program in the country. I know the faculty, staff, and students join me in congratulating him on this well-deserved new role."

Anderson joined the Haub Law faculty in 2004, and served as the school's academic dean from 2011 until his appointment last year as interim dean. He received his JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and a BS in Economics (with a concentration in finance) from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. His areas of legal expertise include intellectual property, internet privacy, law and technology, and communications law.

"There is no better job than inspiring the future lawyers and leaders of tomorrow, and it all goes back to Pace's mission of Opportunitas," said Anderson. "My parents immigrated to this country from Jamaica 50 years ago. I was the first person in my family born in the United States, and the first to attend law school. Thankfully, I had role models and mentors who inspired and supported me. Every day I am honored to educate and guide our law students. A Haub Law degree transforms lives and families and prepares our students to make change in the world.''

Anderson has a strong commitment to supporting underrepresented minorities in law and serves as the faculty advisor to the Black Law Student Association. During his time as dean and associate dean, he has also focused on students' professional development and emotional health, emphasizing the importance of their cultivating a professional identity and learning to manage stress as they prepare to enter the legal profession.

Prior to joining Haub Law, Anderson worked at White & Case LLP. His practice there focused on intellectual property, privacy and data protection, the internet, and media and technology law. In addition to his law practice experience, Anderson advised companies in business strategy as a consultant at Monitor Group, and he worked as a systems integration consultant in the Financial Markets Division of Andersen Consulting (now Accenture).

About the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University: Pace University's Elisabeth Haub School of Law (Haub Law) offers J.D. and Master of Law degrees in both Environmental and International Law, as well as a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) in Environmental Law. The school, housed on the University's campus in White Plains, NY, opened its doors in 1976 and has more than 8,500 alumni around the world. The school maintains a unique philosophy and approach to legal education that strikes an important balance between practice and theory.

The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University launched its Environmental Law Program in 1978; it has long been ranked among the world's leading university programs. Pace's doctoral graduates teach environmental law at universities around the world. Pace's J.D. alumni are prominent in environmental law firms, agencies and non-profit organizations across the U.S. and abroad. In 2016, the Law School received a transformational gift from the family of Elisabeth Haub, in recognition of its outstanding environmental law programs. For more information visit law.pace.edu.

About Pace University: Pace University has a proud history of preparing its diverse student body for a lifetime of professional success as a result of its unique program that combines rigorous academics and real-world experiences. Pace is ranked the #1 private, four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University's Opportunity Insights, evidence of the transformative education the University provides.



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BETHESDA, MD. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Mytonomy, an enterprise SaaS company and film studio enabling healthcare's digital front door, announced today that Mytonomy's Patient Experience Cloud has been successfully integrated with MyChart at Rush University System for Health, affording patients a modern, more convenient way to access high quality, patient health information, remotely, through the patient portal.

Rush patients will now receive Mytonomy's award winning microlearning content, tailored to their health conditions, delivered through their health portal via Mytonomy's Patient Experience Cloud, enabling patients to access Rush specific care instructions on any device, anytime, anywhere. The power of Mytonomy's Patient Experience Cloud, delivered through MyChart, provides an unparalleled consumer friendly experience to drive high levels of engagement and adoption through the patient portal.

"Deploying Mytonomy into our Epic infrastructure brings us the combination of personalization and high-value content that's easily accessible for our patients, which helps us continue to improve their experience, and build a trusting and loyal relationship with them while providing the tools and knowledge they may want," said Dr. Shafiq Rab, CIO, Rush. "In only the first week after implementation, we saw quick engagement with the content by our patients. In fact, we found that patients watch entire series of videos, just like they would if researching a non-medical topic on YouTube or Google."

With the goals of delivering important, engaging, educational content to patients to build long-term trust and loyalty, while also maximizing patient value of the health portal, Rush partnered with Mytonomy to implement seamless access to Mytonomy's video content. Patients can access the content through a single login to MyChart and the My Rush app via a secure Single Sign-On (SSO) using a FHIR API.

The Mytonomy Patient Experience Cloud digital engagment platform is now available on the App Orchard marketplace and Rush is the first health system to integrate Mytonomy's 1,000+ originally produced educational videos, optimized for mobile streaming, into the health record, making this consumer-focused learning available to patients anywhere in their journey, and enabling them to preview their experience before their appointments as well as, go home with tailored care instructions ready for them to view whenever they were best suited to absorb that information.

The Mytonomy integration with Epic is a highly scalable patient engagement solution that automatically delivers targeted educational content to each patient based on their health history. Patients receive condition-specific video content and recommendations that span topics, including healthy pregnancy, hypertension, cardiology, diabetes, orthopedics, and more, all tailored to their health needs.

"Video is how most consumers learn something new, and health systems can now help patients with their self-care on any device at anytime to improve outcomes," said Vinay Bhargava, President and Co-founder, Mytonomy. "Rush understands that and is taking a leadership position by bringing highly engaging content that meets patient demand for look-up learning, leading to improved patient experience and outcomes."

These engaging and educational videos are just a few of the many consumer features within the My Rush app which is designed to deliver a digital front door strategy by enhancing the patient experience and provide convenient access in a single app. Patients can review their health record information, schedule appointments online, message providers or access virtual encounters such as on-demand video visits, and now watch highly engaging videos about their care instruction and conditions.

The My Rush app with Mytonomy's patient education videos included is available for free in the App store and on Google Play.

About Rush
Rush University System for Health (RUSH) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. RUSH comprises Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush-Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College.

About Mytonomy
Mytonomy has a singular mission: empower people to become confident and active participants in their health. Being diagnosed with a health condition and navigating the health system is stressful and confusing, driving people to piece things together through web search, friends, and social media. Mytonomy's Patient Experience Cloud enables health systems to build trusted, loyal, online relationships using award winning, microlearning video content delivered through an easy-to-use digital platform. With people spending an average of 30-40 minutes viewing Mytonomy's short form video content, on any device, at any time, they learn how to care for themselves and take charge of their health achieving better outcomes. Providers save valuable time and generate better financial results across multiple patient encounters. Mytonomy is like a "Netflix for healthcare", enabling healthcare's digital front door. Learn more at http://www.mytonomy.com.

Epic and MyChart are registered trademarks of Epic Systems Corporation.



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CHAMPAIGN, ILL. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

For the past 32 years, empty tomb research analysis has pointed to downward trends in church giving and membership. Now, similar declines are commonly reported in various national surveys.

empty tomb also wants to take action to help reverse those declines. To do that, empty tomb is looking for two things in the closing weeks of 2019.

First, empty tomb is looking for ten churches to apply for Mission Match Matching Contributions. These churches will do mission projects they design to help close, in Jesus' name, the Promise Gap: the difference between the actual Under-5 Mortality Rate and the target reduction rate promised by world leaders. As a result of this gap, 1 million children under age 5 are dying each year around the world. Ten churches are invited to be in the vanguard of a congregation-based movement to close this gap.

Second, empty tomb is looking for $250 million to help jumpstart an expanded congregation-based movement in the U.S. to close the Promise Gap by 2025.

Declining Trends in the Church

The 29 editions in empty tomb's The State of Church Giving series have monitored giving and membership numbers in a cross-section of Christian denominations in the U.S. The demographics in the U.S. indicate that most religious people in the U.S. still self-identify as "Christian."

For the past three decades, the data in the empty tomb analyses have suggested downward trends in both giving and membership patterns. Those downward trends, initially found in the 1968-1985 data in previous studies, have become recognized reality.

Surveys by Gallup, the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research Center General Social Survey, and Pew all have found declines in church membership and/or Christian self-identification.

Recently, David Heim, retiring editor of Christian Century, referred to the downward trends, particularly in the mainline Protestant church, as a "demographic cliff."

The proposal is that a vision of addressing a critical need that should not be tolerated - - children under age 5 dying from preventable causes - - will help the children and at the same time revitalize the church.

Part 1: Matching Contributions Available for Congregations

empty tomb invites 10 historically Christian congregations to apply for up to $3,000 each in a Mission Match Matching Contribution. The congregation will do a mission project designed by the congregation to address one of the causes of death in children under age 5 in one of 40 countries that have had difficulty reducing their Under-5 Mortality Rates (U5MR). empty tomb will match up to $3,000 that the congregation raises for their mission project from donations of people in the congregation. Started in 2002, Mission Match now has narrowed its focus to projects that help close, in Jesus' name, the Promise Gap in 40 countries. The projects might provide supplies needed on the frontlines to help prevent the deaths, support workers who bring medical expertise, and/or on-site facilities.

Part 2: How Much Does It Cost to Reverse the Downward Trends?

Cost to launch a national movement: $250 million in seed money. Beyond the demonstration project of 10 congregations, empty tomb also seeks $250 million even yet in 2019. This $250 million will expand the effort to mobilize more congregations to stop the deaths of 1 million Promise-Gap children under age 5. People choosing to provide this money to help the dying children might have to forego setting a record for a Central Park South penthouse ($240 million) or buying a Cézanne oil painting ($250 million).

Cost for an expanded movement to close the Promise Gap by 2025: $16 billion a year starting in 2021. The annual enterprise-level budget of $16 billion total will be raised through a combination of wealthy individuals and a popular movement among $50 donors throughout the U.S., and the mission project funds raised by congregations.

The $16 billion a year that is needed starting in 2021 is less than the U.S. chocolate budget ($22 billion, 2018). And people spend more than twice that $16 billion amount (in fact, $38 billion, 2019) on self-storage units in the U.S. to stockpile all the stuff they're buying.

How Did It Come to This?

In general, church members in the U.S. are among the most affluent people in history, and yet the church is weakening. Meanwhile, 1 million children globally never make it to their fifth birthdays, instead dying from preventable causes. How did it come to this?

In 1958, Harvard economist John Kenneth Galbraith recognized growing affluence and coined the phrase "uncorrected obsolescence" to describe economic theories that did not take that affluence into account.

The church in the U.S. may suffer from "uncorrected obsolescence." Pastors each week face congregations full of people who are far richer than most others around the world. Yet, churches have not helped their people understand both the potential for good, and the dangers, of the growing affluence engulfing them. That's the current situation, even though 2,000 years ago, Jesus addressed the issue: people need to choose whether to serve God or money (Matthew 6:24).

As a consequence of ignoring this new reality of affluence, the church has largely accepted the role of cultural wallpaper, resulting in downward trends.

In a 1789 sermon, 200 years ago, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, recognized the dynamic missed by today's church. He commented on people's response to his three rules. He noted while many observe the First rule, "Earn all you can," perhaps a few also observe the Second rule, "Save all you can." However, he stated that it was difficult to find those who also observe the Third rule, "Give all you can." He concluded, "And yet nothing can be more plain, than that all who observe the two first rules without the third, will be twofold more the children of hell than ever they were before."

The State of Church Giving through 2017 (29th edition, Oct. 2019) found church people's priorities have not changed since Wesley's time. Since 1968, the trend has been for church contributions to represent a smaller portion of members' rising incomes. And membership has declined as a percent of U.S. population.

Meanwhile, churches have focused on maintaining their programs, rather than developing a broad, positive agenda that would attract an increasing portion of the growing resources available to those in the congregations.

In the absence of such an agenda, fewer people identify with the church, or Christianity as a whole. A recent Pew survey found those in the U.S. who self-identify as Christian declined to 65% in 2019, compared to 77% in 2009.

The downward trends are evident across the theological spectrum. For example, the Roman Catholic Church (largest communion in the U.S.), the Southern Baptist Convention (the largest Protestant communion in the U.S., it is described as conservative/evangelical), and the United Methodist Church (the largest mainline Protestant communion in the U.S.) have all seen drops in membership as a percent of U.S. population.

Although Christianity has been the largest identity group in the U.S. for most of the country's history, there is still not an enterprise level ($5 billion or more a year) Christian global mission group.

For 29 editions, empty tomb has documented church member giving and membership trends. Over that time, warnings were issued that these trends needed to be addressed proactively. Further, it's been stated, since religion is the main source of philanthropy education in the U.S., over time, the trends would affect not only the church, but the culture at large as well.

Now, a 2019 report from the Lilly School of Fundraising presents the finding that fewer American households overall are donating to charity.

What Can Be Done?

Keeping on the same path is one option. However, if people value the church as a major positive social institution, that passive approach spells a bleak future.

Rather, as empty tomb has documented the downward church giving and membership trends, empty tomb is now also proposing a solution that needs immediate action before the trends become irreversible.

In addition, continuing to allow 1 million children under age 5 die around the world from preventable causes is also not acceptable. The goal to reduce under-five mortality rates was first set in 1990. Data through 2017 indicates the U5MR reduction goal has not yet been met. The Promise Gap having existed over 27 years (1990 to 2017), at least 27 million children died over that time because the goal was not met.

Both for the sake of the children and the sake of the church in the U.S., the time to act is now.

The church needs, empty tomb suggests, a platform in this age of affluence that has the same power that Jesus demonstrated in one-on-one miracles while on earth. Now, church members are sitting on the potential to apply resources to close, in Jesus' name, the Promise Gap, and help one million children who are dying each year from preventable causes. By seeking a goal on a scale with a need that is critically important, and one that will benefit from the oneness that Jesus prayed for in John 17:20-23, the church in the U.S. can begin to share among the many parts in the body of Christ a common agenda of helping, in Jesus' name, save the lives of these children.

Congregations can apply for Mission Match Matching Contributions, up to $3,000 each, at missionmatch.org for projects designed to help, in Jesus' name, close the Promise Gap.

In addition, an amount of $250 million in 2019 can provide the seed capital to launch an initiative to expand the congregation-based effort nationally. Closing, in Jesus' name, the Promise Gap is a first rung on the ladder of meeting other global needs as well. The energy resulting from mobilizing churches on a common positive agenda for affluence has the potential to lay the groundwork for taking on additional global challenges.

The causes of death in the 40 countries are outlined in empty tomb's 29th edition in the series, The State of Church Giving through 2017: What A Can-Do Attitude in the Church+$16 Billion Can Do, in Jesus' Name, to Help the Children Dying in the Promise Gap (29th edition, Oct. 2019). The book is available from Wipf and Stock Customer Service by phone at 541-344-1528 or orders@wipfandstock.com. For more information, contact empty tomb at (217) 356-9519.



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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Cypresswood Golf Club, a public 36-hole championship golf facility, recently announced it will serve as the newest official Nike Junior Golf Camps location in the Houston area. PGA Director of Better Golf at Cypresswood, Tirrel Baymon, is excited to host juniors from across Houston to join in for a week of fun activities and top-notch golf instruction.

Tirrel Baymon directs all instructional programs at Cypresswood GC and has been a teaching professional at Cypresswood since 2010. Tirrel is an accomplished coach and competitive player, playing golf on a full scholarship at Florida A&M. Tirrel began his teaching career working for the First Tee of Houston and has conducted clinics and group instruction with KJ Choi and Stewart Cink.

"We are beyond excited to offer these new junior golf camps in Houston next summer," says Westy McQueen, National Manager for Nike Junior Golf Camps. "Tirrel has a serious passion for the junior program at Cypresswood and we are very excited to help them grow through our summer camps. This camp is a fantastic opportunity for local juniors to receive instruction from some of the best coaches in the area."

Cypresswood Golf Club is a public 36-hole golf facility with expansive practice facilities and a full clubhouse and pro shop. The club has played host to numerous amateur and professional events including 2nd Stage of PGA Tour School, the Southern Texas PGA Eastern Championship, the Shell Houston Open Qualifier and several Futures Tour Events. Cypresswood is one of the most highly regarded daily fee golf complexes in The Houston Texas Market Area. Situated on over 600 acres of rolling, heavily wooded terrain along the Spring and Cypress creeks, this facility offers two unique golf experiences and the finest of playing conditions.

"We are looking forward to working with juniors of all skills levels and our goal is to help them reach their goals," says Tirrel Baymon. "This will be done through swing assessments, skill development, on-course play and fun competitions."

Nike Junior Golf Camps at Cypresswood Golf Club is set to offer full and half day camps for three weeks in Summer 2020. The full day camps are offered from 8:30am to 4:00pm and include three hours of daily instruction on all facets of the game, lunch and on-course instruction in the afternoons. The half day camps run from 8:30am – Noon daily and offer morning instruction and fun skills competitions for prizes (when available).

About Nike Junior Golf Camps

Nike Junior Golf Camps is a division of US Sports Camps, Inc., America's largest sports camp network. NJGC offers junior overnight and day camps, as well as advanced player camps at over 180 locations nationwide. Since 1994, more than 200,000 junior golfers have participated in the camps. To explore a variety of camp options and locations visit the official website for Nike Junior Golf Camps at http://www.ussportscamps.com/golf




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MEDFORD, MASS. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

EconoFact, a non-profit media initiative published by the Edward R. Murrow Center for a Digital World at The Fletcher School, Tufts University, is pleased to announce a collaboration with Macmillan Learning to create online materials that will enhance the digital learning experience of students using Macmillan Learning's acclaimed series of economics textbooks.

Under the agreement, Macmillan Learning will make available to students EconoFact's memos on timely economic policy issues. The memos will be offered as part of Macmillan Learning's online learning systems that support its best-selling Principles of Economics titles, including textbooks by Paul Krugman and Robin Wells, Eric Chiang, Tyler Cowen and Alex Taborrak, Stephen Rubb and Scott Sumner, and Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers.

Macmillan Learning will pair EconoFact memos with specific chapters of these textbooks and provide instructors with rich online assessments and supplementary lesson plans unavailable anywhere else. The collaboration gives students a unique opportunity to draw from the expertise of EconoFact's wide network of leading academic contributors, and complement their classroom learning with analyses of current news and events.

"We believe that EconoFact's well-respected, fact-based approach to analyzing current economic issues is a great addition to our economics course materials. These memos, along with the intuitive assessments and lesson plans that Macmillan Learning is creating, model how students can apply the academic frameworks presented by our world-class authors to real-world situations," said Simon Glick, Sr. Executive Editor, Macmillan Learning.

EconoFact, founded in January 2017, works with a network of more than 90 leading academics from about 40 universities across the U.S. to publish memos on topics ranging from immigration reform and international trade to the federal budget deficit and monetary policy. A trusted resource with several authors who have also served in leading policy positions, such as chief economists in the U.S. Treasury and Labor Departments, EconoFact recently reached one million page views to its site. In addition to its series of memos, EconoFact publishes Data Point, a new content initiative that offers insights into interesting facts and statistics, as well as video interviews with leading economists.

"We are pleased to expand access to the expertise of our team through this agreement with Macmillan Learning," said Fletcher School Professor Michael Klein, founder and Executive Editor of EconoFact. "Our mission is to provide non-partisan insights into the key economic debates of our time in an accessible manner. We are excited by the strong, and growing, response to our efforts, and are especially pleased to be able to reach the next generation of engaged citizens through the support of a leading publisher."

To read the EconoFact memo series and to learn more about the organization, visit http://www.econofact.org. To learn more about Macmillan Learning, visit https://www.macmillanlearning.com/college/us.

About EconoFact
EconoFact bridges the economic policy divide by publishing non-partisan, fact-based analyses by leading researchers across the U.S. on timely economic policy issues. The memos aim to provide context and background information for understanding the key economic debates of our time. Founded in 2017, EconoFact is published by the Edward R. Murrow Center for a Digital World at The Fletcher School at Tufts University. More information can be found at http://www.econofact.org.

About Macmillan Learning
Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family-owned company that improves lives through learning. By linking research to learning practice, Macmillan develops pioneering products and learning materials for students that are highly effective and drive improved outcomes. Its engaging content is developed in partnership with the world's best researchers, educators, administrators, and developers. To learn more, please visit macmillanlearning.com, view its Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn sites, or join the Macmillan Community.

About The Fletcher School
The Fletcher School at Tufts University is the oldest graduate school of international affairs in the U.S., working to solve the world's most pressing challenges through a collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach to research and education. Since 1933, The Fletcher School has prepared the world's leaders to become innovative problem-solvers in government, business, and non-governmental organizations with strategic cross-sector networks. Through our ongoing commitment and rigorous approach to advancing world knowledge through research and scholarship, The Fletcher School at Tufts University continues to inform and build bridges to meaningful global solutions.

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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Revenues for Mobile Learning products and services in the US will more than double to $5.3 billion by 2025 according to a new market report by Metaari called "The 2020-2025 US Mobile Learning Market". The current demand for Mobile Learning is booming in the US.

The US will be the top buying country across the forecast period. In the 2020 market, China was the second-largest buying country. By 2025, Indonesia will be the second-largest buying country followed by India. China will drop to fourth place. The five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for Mobile Learning in the US is 20.6%. In stark contrast, the growth rate in China is 5.4%. For a variety of socio-economic reasons (particularly regulatory uncertainty), revenues for Mobile Learning in China will start to decline in 2024.

"There are a number of factors inhibiting the market for Mobile Learning in China," comments Sam S. Adkins, Chief Researcher at Metaari. "The primary inhibitor is the growing number of regulations being imposed by the government including the laws limiting screen time for children and laws prohibiting unapproved apps in the schools. There are also strict guidelines on the type of content allowed in the country. Game developers must get government approval to sell products in China. The government has made it quite difficult for developers to get to market."

The report has 214 pages, 24 tables, and 10 charts. The organizational site license for the report can be purchased for $1,475.00 USD. Elearning! Magazine is the exclusive reseller of Metaari's 2020-2025 US Mobile Learning Market report.

The free Executive Overview and purchasing information can be found here:

http://www.2elearning.com/research/

In the current market, consumers account for the vast majority of revenues due to the near insatiable demand for early childhood learning apps, language learning apps, and cognitive fitness products. This will change over the forecast period with the corporate buyers outspending consumers by 2025. The spike in revenues in the corporate segment is due to the high demand for pre-employment assessment apps, field-based performance support, and remote expertise apps. Federal government agencies will be the third-largest buyers by 2025.

"The US Mobile Learning market is being driven by a tailwind of catalysts including the roll out of very fast 5G wireless networks, next-generation location-based technology, smartphone-enabled virtual reality, mobile augmented reality, and AI-based apps," adds Adkins. "The rollout of commercial 5G networks is having a dramatic impact on the Mobile Learning market; 5G is essentially a fundamentally new delivery platform."

There were 65 operational municipal 5G networks in the US by the end of 2019, more than the 50 networks operating in China. T-Mobile launched the first national 5G network in the US in December 2019. According to the telecom trade agency GSMA, over half of all mobile subscriptions in the US will be on 5G networks by 2025 (compared to 30% in China). The US telecoms are deploying localized 5G networks in American schools and higher education institutions. By 2021, the Verizon Innovative Learning program will have 5G deployments in over 100 schools in the US. They had 50 schools in the program by the end of 2019.

There are four sections in this report: an executive overview with a brief discussion of the primary catalysts, a detailed analysis of the catalysts, a demand-side analysis by eight buying segments, and a supply-side analysis for four Mobile Learning products and services including revenue breakouts for nine distinct types of packaged content.

There are eight Mobile Learning buying segments analyzed in this report: consumers, three academic sub-segments (preschools, primary schools, and secondary schools), higher education institutions, federal government agencies, state & local government agencies, and corporations & businesses.

Over 650 suppliers operating in the US are cited in this report to help suppliers identify domestic partners, distributors, resellers, and potential merger and acquisition (M&A) targets in the US.

About Metaari
Metaari (formerly Ambient Insight) is an ethics-based quantitative market research firm that identifies revenue opportunities for advanced learning technology suppliers. We track the learning technology markets in 126 countries. We have the most complete view of the international learning technology market in the industry. Metaari focusses solely on advanced learning technology research on products that utilize mobility, psychometrics, neuroscience, game mechanics, robotics, location intelligence, cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality.


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PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

The NPD Group today announced that is has expanded its Reseller Tracking Service to include Vertical Reseller data, which will add visibility into what technology hardware and software products are sold to businesses across 20 vertical sectors and more than 300 vertical industry groups. This addition will provide the most comprehensive view of the U.S. B2B technology reseller channel with item-level sales detail across sectors including finance, healthcare, education, and other industries. Vertical definitions will follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments.

The new offering shows that during the 12 months ending October 2019, the Finance and Insurance sector saw the strongest growth (+18%) with sales up $715 million year over year, twice as much as any other sector. Healthcare and Social Assistance saw the second highest growth (+11%), with the largest volume of sales going through the General Medical and Surgical Hospitals industry group. The Other Ambulatory and Surgical Hospitals industry group experienced the highest revenue growth in this sector.

"NPD's new Vertical Reseller Tracking information provides a one-of-a-kind solution for understanding industry-specific trends needed to make better-informed, more effective business decisions," said Kate Roe-Semyon, President, B2B Technology Practice, The NPD Group. "This data will allow companies to identify the fastest-growing categories, manufacturers, items, and product attributes within specific industry segments to uncover opportunities they may otherwise overlook."

NPD is the only U.S. source for tracking sales-out data in the B2B technology channel, with data on more than 2,000 manufacturers from top distributors and resellers, to show what IT products are selling, where, to whom and at what price.

About The NPD Group, Inc.
NPD offers data, industry expertise, and prescriptive analytics to help our clients grow their businesses in a changing world. Over 2,000 companies worldwide rely on us to help them measure, predict, and improve performance across all channels, including brick-and-mortar and e-commerce. We have offices in 29 cities worldwide, with operations spanning the Americas, Europe, and APAC. Practice areas include apparel, appliances, automotive, beauty, books, B2B technology, consumer technology, e-commerce, fashion accessories, food consumption, foodservice, footwear, home, juvenile products, media entertainment, mobile, office supplies, retail, sports, toys, travel retail, video games, and watches. For more information, visit npd.com. Follow us on Twitter: @npdgroup and @npdtech.




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HUMBOLDT, IOWA (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

EFM Events is the leading and most important annual gathering of CIOs and their senior IT leaders in their respective geographies. EFM believes in building long term relationships and making an impact in the communities they serve. There's a charitable component to each event in which EFM donates a portion of the event's proceeds to a local technology community non-profit organization within the region. Total charitable contributions since 2001 has pushed up over $3.2 million dollars with $760,000+ of that being donated in 2019 alone.

The EFM single day IT Symposiums/events are currently held in 31 cities across 29 states spanning from the Upper Northwest, through the Rocky Mountains, stretching past the Ohio Valley to Upstate New York – and from the Northern Plains to the Lone Star State of Texas. Delivering independent and objective content – the IT Symposiums explore critical business, technology, and leadership strategies. Additionally, it serves as a conduit for IT professionals to build a stronger professional peer network and attain real-world knowledge on business changing technology and management solutions.

The Symposium is a conference designed to bring together CIOs and their management teams for a day filled with IT best practice experiences. A typical Symposium will have over 20+ executives sharing throughout the day. The content is a mixture of keynotes and breakout discussions made up of panel discussion and individual speakers. Many companies send multiple attendees so they can cover the Symposium day better and maximize the ROI for their company.

Attendees and sponsors alike enjoy the Symposium because there is no travel or overnight stays. Come in the morning and get home after dinner. Many events focus on what they can do in that year. EFM approaches building partnerships and Symposiums with a long term vision of wanting to make a difference in the communities they are in.

"I am firm believer in paying things forward in both my personal and professional life. The main objective for most event companies is to maximize profit. Our goal is to use our event series as a vehicle to contribute money back to each community we serve. EFM exists to positively impact today's and tomorrow's IT leaders in a way that enables them to create greater value for both their companies and our entire world for generations to come." Gary Peyton, VP/Co-Founder of EFM.

If you are interested in finding out more information about our events or becoming a sponsor for an EFM Event please visit our website, http://www.efmevents.com.



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OVERLAND PARK, KAN. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

The Kansas City IT Symposium is now in it's 19th year and has consistently brought together over 500 IT leaders in the Greater Kansas City area. This event is known as "the executive level event to be at" in Kansas City and in the hopes to out-do last year's event they've signed on #1 Best-Selling Author and Motivational Speaker, Erik Qualman.

Erik Qualman has performed in 53 countries and reached over 30 million people this decade. His "Socialnomics" work has been on 60 Minutes to the Wall Street Journal and used by the National Guard to NASA. His book "Digital Leader" propelled him to be voted the 2nd most likeable author in the world behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.

"What Happens in Vegas Stays on YouTube" helped Qualman be listed by Forbes and Fortune as a Top 100 Digital Influencer. His business books are used in over 200 universities and he has received an honorary doctorate for his groundbreaking work.

Along with Qualman, the event will feature 2 other keynote speakers and 28 breakout sessions with topics addressing issues facing the Greater Kansas City area. To be successful at this larger event companies send "teams" to divide and conquer to increase the amount of information they can bring back to work - making for a more successful day out of the office. You can register here.

The Kansas City IT Symposium also believes in giving back to the community, $50 of every paid registration is donated back to local charities and tech initiatives. Over the past 7 years the KC IT Symposium has generated over $125,000 in community giveback. Not only does the event give back, but the Kansas City CIO Exchange also donates $5,000 back to the community as well.

"We felt it was important to start giving back to a community that has been very good to EFM. EFM has taken that philosophy across the country. We believe in paying our success forward and have made this one of the pillars of EFM. Good things happen to those who pay life forward whether in your personal life or business life. We choose to be that company and I choose to be that person." - Gary Peyton, VP, EFM Events

For more information on how you can be apart of the KC IT Symposium by attending or sponsoring please contact Matt Emick at matt@efminc.com or Gary Peyton at gary@efminc.com. To view the agenda visit the event website, http://www.kcitsymposium.com.

NOTE: non-sponsoring vendors are not allowed in attendance.


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SAN RAFAEL, CALIF. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

These baseball camps and softball camps will be held at Walker Stadium in Lents Park, the home field of the West Coast League's Portland Pickles baseball team since 2016. Coaching will be led by the Pickle's Coaching staff and current players.

These camps offers youth baseball and softball players an opportunity to learn from top Division 1 athletes and the exceptional coaching staff of the Portland Pickles. Campers will work on their fielding, hitting, base-running, team-play, and fundamental skills, while also enhancing their knowledge and passion for the game. The goal for these camps is for each participant to walk away with a positive experience, better fundamentals, and a smile on their face.

Directing the camp will be Nick Fleck, the international manager of the Pickles. Coach Fleck played at Everett CC and Western Oregon University. Joining him will be the dynamic Portland Pickles staff and summer roster made up of some of the top collegiate talents. Campers of all abilities will have the opportunity to work with coaches one-on-one, to improve their game and find out what it takes to play at the next level.

"We are really excited to be working with the Portland Pickles to offer baseball and softball camp programs next summer. The Pickles offer an amazingly fun, family-friendly baseball experience, with the bonus of top-level baseball and a strong community spirit. We're happy to be able to extend that offering to youth athletes, who can learn from elite instructors in the same fun environment. Go Pickles!" states Josh Scriven, Nike Sports Camps Manager.

Players, coaches, and parents interested in Nike Baseball & Softball Camps with the Portland Pickles can visit http://www.ussportscamps.com or call 1-800-645-3226.

About US Sports Camps

US Sports Camps (USSC), headquartered in San Rafael, California, is America's largest sports camp network and the licensed operator of Nike Sports Camps. The company has offered summer camps since 1975 with the same mission that defines it today: to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement.



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SAN JOSE, CALIF. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Cogswell College Department Director for Digital Art and Animation Monica Cappiello, will be the SIGGRAPH 2020 VR Theater Director in Washington DC July 19-23, 2020.

Monica Cappiello is not only the Department Director for Digital Art and Animation, but she is also an Associate Professor. Monica has taught classes in modeling, texturing, lighting and other courses at Cogswell Polytechnical College. Monica brings over 8 years of experience to the table, having worked in multiple studios such as Red Giant, Mendez Foundation, Pixellex Studios, and PBS. Several works have been awarded at film festivals and she continues to create and release new projects every year right alongside students. These projects are created through the Cogswell College Real World Project Studios. You can some of the past projects here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9DCF83E90D3F20A7

This summer, SIGGRAPH 2020 will be taking place in Washington D.C., where Monica will be directing The VR Theater. The VR Theater is a sought-after showcase featuring innovative and inspiring virtual reality stories within a state-of-the-art theater environment. The experience is a one-hour compilation of the best of the best in short-form immersive narratives. The theater is a luxurious, state-of-the-art environment in a high-end, seated, panoramic, multi-viewer immersive space shown in single viewer kiosks. The kiosks provide flexibility in the type of hardware and content that the VR Theater can accept. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG-FGsc4at0

About Cogswell Polytechnical College
Founded in 1887, Cogswell Polytechnical College (Cogswell) has taken a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach that has been producing industrial-strength results for over 130 years. Cogswell prepares students for success in the creative-technology industries by providing an extraordinary, real-world education inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of our Silicon Valley location. Cogswell's project-based programs are designed to engage the students' imagination and develop their skills in real-world settings alongside industry professionals. Cogswell is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and has an average 79% first-year retention rate. Visit http://www.cogswell.edu, Cogswell's Instagram, or call 1-855-COGSWELL to learn more about our award-winning programs. For important regulatory information, please see visit our website at http://www.cogswell.edu/disclosures.

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIF. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

It's been eight years since a few Stanford professors decided to offer their courses online for free. These courses are now known popularly as MOOCs or Massive Open Online Courses. Since then over 900 universities have launched 13,500 online courses. These courses have been taken by 110 million learners worldwide!

Each year Class Central analyses the online learning habits of the site's users, along with the data from thousands of courses to establish trends and publish course rankings.

Methodology

To build the list, Class Central comed through it's database of MOOCs and made a list of all the courses that were offered for the first time ever in 2019. 450 universities around the world have launched more than 2,500 courses in 2019.

The company then wrote scrapers to collect enrollment numbers for three different providers: Coursera, edX, and Swayam. Each of these providers show how many students are enrolled on their course pages. These providers alone registered around 5 million enrollments for courses launched in 2019!

Along with the this, the company also had data from it's users: how many times a course has been bookmarked on Class Central. Using the enrollment data and bookmarks data Class Central came up with a list of 100 most popular courses of 2019 from 68 universities.

You can find the entire list here: https://www.classcentral.com/report/ and more details on how we came up with the list can be found here: https://www.classcentral.com/report/100-most-popular-online-courses-2019/

About Class Central

Class Central is a search engine and reviews site for MOOCS, and has helped 20+ million learners decide which online course to take. The site publishes in-depth industry news and analysis about the online education space on the MOOCReport publication read by 80k people every month.

On Google Scholar, Class Central has more than 1000+ citations. Dhawal Shah, the founder has written articles for Techcrunch, VentureBeat, Quartz, Fast Company, and is a columnist for EdSurge.


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LUXEMBOURG (PRWEB) DECEMBER 17, 2019

Mitotech S.A, a Luxembourg-based clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel pharmaceuticals targeting mitochondria, announced enrollment of first patients in its U.S. Phase 3 study VISTA-2 building on positive results of VISTA-1 clinical study (a U.S. Phase 2b/3 study) of SkQ1 compound in patients with moderate to severe Dry Eye Disease (DED). SkQ1 belongs to the class of cardiolipin peroxidation inhibitors that Mitotech is developing for treatment of a spectrum of age-related disorders, including Dry Eye Disease (DED).

"In a rare case for Dry Eye Disease data that came out of VISTA-1 delivered a clear message", said Natalia Perekhvatova, Chief Executive Officer of Mitotech S.A. "VISTA-1 results revealed early onset of action of SkQ1 for a spectrum of clinically relevant symptoms and signs such as Ocular Discomfort and Fluorescein Staining. Combined with excellent drug tolerability profile this positions SkQ1 as an important potential treatment option for Dry Eye Disease patients worldwide."

VISTA-1 was a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study involving three treatment arms: two concentrations of SkQ1 and vehicle, administered BID. Approximately 450 patients were enrolled in the study across multiple centers in the U.S. and received treatment over a 2-month period. Nominal co-primary endpoints of the study (fluorescein staining in central corneal zone and grittiness) were not met, but multiple predetermined secondary endpoints demonstrated broad action of SkQ1 in the intent to treat (ITT) population. Relative to the vehicle (an artificial tear) SkQ1 demonstrated statistically significant reduction of Ocular Discomfort (p<0.05) as early as after 4 weeks of treatment with multiple symptoms in 4-Symptom Questionnaire also demonstrating statistically significant reduction (p<0.05), all in ITT population. A global clinical sign - conjunctival fluorescein staining - demonstrated statistically significant improvement vs. vehicle (p<0.05), also in ITT population. At the same time the study highlighted excellent safety profile of the drug with tolerability being statistically similar to that of an artificial tear.

"We are very encouraged by the positive outcome in VISTA-1, supporting our decision to proceed with VISTA-2," said Malcolm Ngiam, President of Essex Bio-Investment Limited, "We are excited to be able to continue our collaboration with Mitotech S.A. and to move one step closer to making SkQ1 available for the world-wide DED market."

VISTA-2 is a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study, similar in its design to VISTA-1, but involving two treatment arms (SkQ1 solution and vehicle) with twice as many (300) patients per arm.

About SkQ1
SkQ1 addresses DED through a novel mechanism of action, acting on the mitochondria at a cellular level. Unlike current standards of care, which act primarily as anti-inflammatory agents, SkQ1 has been shown to not only relieve inflammation but also improve tissue degeneration and tear quality deficit by targeting oxidative stress within the eye. In VISTA-1 – a Phase 2b/3 clinical study in the United States (NCT03764735) - SkQ1 showed evidence of efficacy in reducing both the signs and symptoms in dry eye subjects.

About Mitotech S.A
Mitotech S.A. is a Luxembourg-based biotechnology company developing novel drugs for treatment of predominantly age-related disorders. The core technology behind Mitotech products is based on a novel class of small molecules – mitochondria targeting cardiolipin peroxidation inhibitors. Company's lead compound SkQ1 is being developed in several drug formulations covering a variety of therapeutic areas with major focus on ophthalmology and neurodegenerative diseases.

About Essex Bio-Technology
Essex Bio-Technology is a bio-pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes genetically engineered therapeutic rb-bFGF (FGF-2), having five commercialized biologics marketed in China since 1998. The products of the Company and its 3rd party products are prescribed for wound healing and diseases in Ophthalmology & Dermatology, which are marketed and sold through more than 6,300 hospitals and managed directly by its 42 regional sales offices in China. Leveraging its in-house R&D platform in growth factor and antibody, the Company maintains a pipeline of projects at various clinical stages, covering a wide range of fields of indication.



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ORANGE, CALIF. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

VPLS, a premier technology solutions provider, announced that it has completed a next generation wireless upgrade for Lawndale Elementary School District. The wireless upgrade included a full replacement of all indoor access points at nine school campuses and the district office, plus the addition of outdoor wireless access points. The implementation of the next generation wireless network by VPLS furthers the District's Technology Services mission of delivering customer-focused technical support and services to all schools and district departments. It also provides a platform for providing optimal wireless coverage for critical student and teacher applications with the focus on increasing academic achievement.

The VPLS design for Lawndale ESD includes Ruckus R720 access points for most classrooms, with Ruckus R730 access points for indoor areas with higher expected wireless device density. Ruckus T710s were used for outdoor coverage. The Ruckus 700 series products offer improvements on both coverage and performance from the District's previous wireless platform, while meeting the District's budgetary objectives. VPLS also included wireless site surveys to ensure optimal performance.

"Throughout our wireless upgrade project, VPLS provided excellent onsite support from the initial receipt, tagging and configuration of equipment, to the deployment and testing of all new devices," said Todd Barker, Director of Information Technology for Lawndale Elementary School District. "Because of the careful design and deployment process, we expect the system to provide our students and staff with excellent wireless service into the foreseeable future."

VPLS also assisted the District by working with Universal Service Administrative Co. (USAC) to secure the majority of the funding for the project via the federal E-rate initiative. VPLS's successful deployment is the latest in a series of successful engagements with school districts in Los Angeles's South Bay.

About VPLS

VPLS Inc., is a worldwide leader in dedicated cloud and managed services, hosting well over 15,000 servers and 5 million websites. We offer the latest in technology services, with affordable pricing, to businesses all over Orange County and Los Angeles County, California.

The VPLS portfolio of products and services covers a wide selection of IT services, such as Infrastructure Management, Public and Private Cloud Deployments, Disaster Recovery and Backups, IT Support Services and Management, Networking, Cyber Security, Data Storage, Web Design and much more.

VPLS hosting brands are ranked within the top websites in the United States, as well as in China and South Korea.

VPLS Solutions, our services division, are able to combine the best in breed technologies from vendors such as Ruckus Networks, Palo Alto, Nimble Storage, VMware and Supermicro to power our services and solutions. VPLS's unique background and history set us apart from other technology solutions providers in that we use whatever we sell. Our engineers have first-hand experience on the products they are selling and servicing.

About Lawndale Elementary School District

Lawndale Elementary School District (LESD) is committed to providing students with a foundation for building brighter futures. Our leaders place students at the center of every decision and our district goals reflect this commitment.

Our primary focus is to increase academic achievement. We continuously improve our instructional programs and coaches at each school to support our teachers' knowledge and skills. We ensure our earliest learners are off to a great start by offering a high-quality.

Preschool, TK and Kindergarten programs. We continue challenging our students with a rigorous academic program as they complete their elementary and middle school education. Our state-of-the art Library Media Centers and 1:1 computer programs enhance 21st century learning and prepare students for future success.

Beyond academics, LESD recognizes the importance of social-emotional development. We foster safe and positive school environments where everyone is welcome. Student Support teams at every school nurture our students to thrive socially and emotionally. Our extended day program, Realizing Amazing Potential (RAP), supports extracurricular development and offers STEAM-focused learning that includes coding, "tinkering", robotics, literature, folklorico, marching band and arts programming.

Parent engagement enhances student achievement, and our Family University program provides parents the tools to join us as equal partners in their students' education. Through FamilyU parents participate in workshops, volunteer activities, and school committees and develop the skills to support learning at home and become successful advocates for their students' education.

At LESD we strive to ensure access and equity for all, offer quality education, and provide safe, positive and nurturing learning environments to prepare and propel our students to become tomorrow's leaders!



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MIAMI (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Andres Ortiz topped the list for Best Billiard Table Design with his piece "Unapologetically Horizontal" in this year's International Billiard Design Competition. When asked to describe his work he replied, "Through the use of the horizontal axis this pool table aims to reimagine the way an object occupies space. Opposing itself to the well adopted vertical hierarchy that most pool tables employ, it uses horizontal planes to glide through space in an unimposing manner, while visually engaging with the user. The object becomes a manifestation of a repeating horizon line."

Created by Billiards By Brandt, this years International Billiard Design Competition was comprised of industry experts including past principal of Society Billiards and luxury real estate agent Shelly Abramowitz, VP of City National Bank and member of the Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce Natacha Alexandre, owner of Golden West Billiards Rob Brostoski, Sr. VP of Parker International Linda Hein, Principal of J.D. Ireland Interior Joe Ireland, Executive Team Manager of Brooklyn Boulders Paul Kabacinski, VP of JKL Design Ashley Langer, Founder and Owner of Philip Martyn Design Philip Parkinson and Studio Manager for Hospitality IDDI Ashley Squires.

"Without full knowledge of the technology available within the billiard Industry, it is always a pleasure to see how designers push the boundaries of standard materials to provide a bespoke statement piece not to be found in any catalog or interior space to date. This in turn forces a continuous evolution and challenge to the construction technology of a time old tradition that is the game of billiards," Ashley Squires- Studio Manager for Hospitality IDDI.

The 2019 International Billiard Design Competition evolved through a need to recognize and celebrate creativity, innovation and those pushing the bounds of creative excellence in all forms of billiard table design. Dan Brandt is dedicated to furthering creative form in the billiards industry and administers this distinguished competition with the goal of raising awareness of individuals who have the creative talent to go beyond the ordinary.

"I was really impressed by the creativity of all the designs. However there was one clear winner for me - I was especially impressed by the originality, the design and the aesthetic quality of the winning submission. It really took on board the competition brief and came up with an innovative, stylish and exciting billiard table! I can't wait to see the finished product," said Philip Parkinson- Founder and Owner of Philip Martyn Design.

About Billiards By Brandt:
Similar to commissioning artists for their unique abilities, Billiards by Brandt clients can commission Dan for one-of-a-kind pool tables made precisely to their liking and desired specifications. "Billiard tables are not only art, but also can showcase art," says Dan, and no better illustration of this is the table he produced to exhibit internationally acclaimed artist Walter Gaudnek's painting "St. Denis and Goya's Missing Skull" as billiard cloth. He's also the expert go-to whenever there is a special request. Just ask Linda Hein, SVP of The Parker Company. Whether it is a lacquer white billiard /dining table with matching shuffleboard for a Miami luxury condo, or leisure gaming equipment for use on private islands, she contacted Dan who made it happen on time, and also oversaw the installation.
Billiards by Brandt produces all items cradle to grave under Dan's direction and supervision, and ensures clients an efficient process by having him as the point of contact in all transactions. Dan helps guide architects, designers, developers and even inspired homeowners towards the table they envision. And once production begins, an open invitation is extended for all clients to tour the workshop and see their tables being made.

http://www.billiardsbybrandt.com

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MILWAUKEE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

"The entire team is excited to begin working with Kim Dallefeld" shared Kerry (Rosvold) Peters, New View Strategies CEO. "Having worked with Kim informally for years through the NAV User Group, I have witnessed her capabilities as a quiet powerhouse again and again. She has the unique ability to observe and diagnose a problem and enact solutions that draw on her experience not only as a trainer and consultant, but as an end user, where she has seen real-world needs and solutions. Bringing her talents to the team at a critical time when we are rapidly growing allows us to serve even more of our customers with someone who has been there and done that."

With Kim's varied background, she will lead in-person, online, and custom training on warehousing, supply chain, and sales and service topics. Kim will also support New View Strategies' existing team on process improvement and advisory projects, as well as lead the development of a continuous improvement program to drive ongoing learning for New View's clients.

Kim is now the fourth NAVUG All-Star to work at New View Strategies, representing 25% of awardees, along with Kerry (Rosvold) Peters, Amanda Mayer, and 2019 Awardee Kim Congleton. Kim has worked with Microsoft Dynamics NAV since version 1.0, and has worked to apply the software to all business functions as both a user and a partner. She is long-standing leader in the community, a former chair of NAVUG, co-leader of the Dallas and Austin local user groups, and a repeat speaker at multiple User Group Focus and Summit conferences.

With Kim's relentless pursuit to solve business problems with the "out of the box" functionality of D365 Business Central / Dynamics NAV, she said working with New View Strategies is a natural fit: "I am tremendously happy to work with the amazing team at New View Strategies. We share a deep passion for driving a better return on investment for Business Central / NAV customers, and for giving back to the community."

Ever mindful of dedicated client service, Kim will continue to support her existing clients and lead her long-time NAV consultancy practice, Dallefeld Consulting, a member of Dynamics Consulting Group.

About New View Strategies

New View Strategies is the go-to source for actionable training and process efficiency in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC). They provide extensive training and consulting services for NAV and BC – directly to customers and partners, and indirectly to customers on behalf of their partners. NVS believes that every company can benefit from increased efficiency and higher utilization of their ERP software and that it's possible to have fun while learning exactly how to do that. Visit http://www.newviewstrategies.com for more information.

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SELMA, CALIF. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Learning management is a critical part of workforce development and compliance in the healthcare industry. Which is why more than10,000 healthcare organizations and 4.5 million caregivers trust the Relias LMS platform to deliver world class training to address gaps in clinical knowledge, meet compliance requirements and improve patient experience. OnePoint's game-changing integration automates the way HR and training departments to identify training needs, assign training to staff and track training for performance and compliance purposes.

The Relias Academy library offers personalized, accredited continuing education courses for healthcare professionals including nursing, physical and occupational therapists, behavioral health, and social work professionals. The online CE program provider helps HR to recognize and potential issues and assign appropriate training, producing better outcomes for all.

The integration between OnePoint and Relias underscores the efficiency and savings potential for organizations to utilize data feeds and API to connect their business platforms.

"Our decision to integrate with Relias was a no-brainer," says David Miller, President of OnePoint. "While our HCM solution does offer LMS capabilities, we recognize that in healthcare, Relias is the leader in content and delivery for accredited CE credits. OnePoint can configure an automated feed for clients using Relias, based on roles and job requirements that live in the HRIS. HR and training departments are able to quickly and efficiently get new employees and temps trained and on the job with real-time reporting for compliance."

OnePoint clients using the integration have realized substantial administrative savings and efficiencies that have a real cost benefit to their organizations.

Streamline Processes, Stay Compliant, and Save Money
A large healthcare client using the Relias integration noted the significant benefits from linking the two systems. Their HR and training departments are separate so to keep up with new hires and temporary staff training they required a full time resource just to keep the HRIS and LMS in synch.

With more than 100 entry level positions, Children's Home Stockton has a lot of employees coming and going and transferring between departments. Without the feed, they would have two different departments making two sets of changes, creating an administrative burden, inefficiencies and increased risk for mistakes. They estimate the connection has saved them a part-time staff position. It also gives them the ability to get new employees trained and working faster which affects productivity and our bottom line.

Learn more about the Relias integration with OnePoint HCM here: https://onehcm.com/product_updates/onepoint-relias-lms-integration-expands-training-options/.

About OnePoint HCM and OnePoint Connect:
OnePoint HCM combines a powerful, enterprise-class HR technology with dedicated support services to help companies strengthen and streamline their workforce HCM. The OnePoint HCM platform is a single-database system that unifies employee data, increases productivity, boosts engagement, and simplifies compliance across the entire organization. OnePoint HCM was recently named to HR Tech Outlook's 2018 Top 10 Workforce Management Solutions.

OnePoint Connect is the API manager from OnePoint HCM that leverages the single employee record to connect to third party products including Microsoft Office 365, Google G Suite, Box.com, Salesforce, Dropbox, and Indeed with more integrations in development.

To learn more about OnePoint HCM, visit https://onehcm.com.

Media Contact:
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Director of Marketing
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 19, 2019

The Charlotte Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM) is excited to announce sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2020 Charlotte Technology Leadership Conference which will be held at the Embassy Suites in Ayrsley on Wednesday April 22, 2020. This is a one-day, executive-level event designed for CIOs and their IT management teams. There will be over 250 CIOs, CISO's, VPs, Directors and Sr. Managers present at this year's event.

With the success of the 2019 event, many companies are actively locking in their sponsorship spots for 2020 as opportunities are limited to the first 17 partners. These partner sponsors will have exclusive access to, and opportunities for, networking with local IT leaders for the entire day. Take advantage of the opportunity to hear high caliber keynote speakers and attend any of the IT executive led breakout sessions. All sponsor tables are in the main ballroom where all keynotes, meals, and networking functions take place.

To learn more about how you can benefit from being a partner sponsor, please contact Caleb Reimers at EFM Events (caleb@efminc.com).

The Philadelphia Technology Leadership Summit is the region's annual gathering of leaders, professionals, and academics working in the I.T. field. This year's event will look at emerging I.T. trends and provide insights into innovative leadership skills in today's fast-paced digital age. This interactive event will also provide attendees with opportunities to collaborate and share their knowledge and experiences through a series of panels, break-out sessions, and social media as well as connect with many local, regional and national sponsor partners.

NOTE: This event is closed to any non-sponsoring vendor companies/consultants/sales reps. For sponsorship information, please contact Caleb Reimers at caleb@efminc.com.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 19, 2019

The Charlotte Chapter of the Society for Information Management (SIM) is excited to announce sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2020 Charlotte Technology Leadership Conference which will be held at the Embassy Suites in Ayrsley on Wednesday April 22, 2020. This is a one-day, executive-level event designed for CIOs and their IT management teams. There will be over 250 CIOs, CISO's, VPs, Directors and Sr. Managers present at this year's event.

With the success of the 2019 event, many companies are actively locking in their sponsorship spots for 2020 as opportunities are limited to the first 17 partners. These partner sponsors will have exclusive access to, and opportunities for, networking with local IT leaders for the entire day. Take advantage of the opportunity to hear high caliber keynote speakers and attend any of the IT executive led breakout sessions. All sponsor tables are in the main ballroom where all keynotes, meals, and networking functions take place.

To learn more about how you can benefit from being a partner sponsor, please contact Caleb Reimers at EFM Events (caleb@efminc.com).

The Philadelphia Technology Leadership Summit is the region's annual gathering of leaders, professionals, and academics working in the I.T. field. This year's event will look at emerging I.T. trends and provide insights into innovative leadership skills in today's fast-paced digital age. This interactive event will also provide attendees with opportunities to collaborate and share their knowledge and experiences through a series of panels, break-out sessions, and social media as well as connect with many local, regional and national sponsor partners.

NOTE: This event is closed to any non-sponsoring vendor companies/consultants/sales reps. For sponsorship information, please contact Caleb Reimers at caleb@efminc.com.



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MILWAUKEE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

"The entire team is excited to begin working with Kim Dallefeld" shared Kerry (Rosvold) Peters, New View Strategies CEO. "Having worked with Kim informally for years through the NAV User Group, I have witnessed her capabilities as a quiet powerhouse again and again. She has the unique ability to observe and diagnose a problem and enact solutions that draw on her experience not only as a trainer and consultant, but as an end user, where she has seen real-world needs and solutions. Bringing her talents to the team at a critical time when we are rapidly growing allows us to serve even more of our customers with someone who has been there and done that."

With Kim's varied background, she will lead in-person, online, and custom training on warehousing, supply chain, and sales and service topics. Kim will also support New View Strategies' existing team on process improvement and advisory projects, as well as lead the development of a continuous improvement program to drive ongoing learning for New View's clients.

Kim is now the fourth NAVUG All-Star to work at New View Strategies, representing 25% of awardees, along with Kerry (Rosvold) Peters, Amanda Mayer, and 2019 Awardee Kim Congleton. Kim has worked with Microsoft Dynamics NAV since version 1.0, and has worked to apply the software to all business functions as both a user and a partner. She is long-standing leader in the community, a former chair of NAVUG, co-leader of the Dallas and Austin local user groups, and a repeat speaker at multiple User Group Focus and Summit conferences.

With Kim's relentless pursuit to solve business problems with the "out of the box" functionality of D365 Business Central / Dynamics NAV, she said working with New View Strategies is a natural fit: "I am tremendously happy to work with the amazing team at New View Strategies. We share a deep passion for driving a better return on investment for Business Central / NAV customers, and for giving back to the community."

Ever mindful of dedicated client service, Kim will continue to support her existing clients and lead her long-time NAV consultancy practice, Dallefeld Consulting, a member of Dynamics Consulting Group.

About New View Strategies

New View Strategies is the go-to source for actionable training and process efficiency in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC). They provide extensive training and consulting services for NAV and BC – directly to customers and partners, and indirectly to customers on behalf of their partners. NVS believes that every company can benefit from increased efficiency and higher utilization of their ERP software and that it's possible to have fun while learning exactly how to do that. Visit http://www.NewViewStrategies.com for more information.

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NEW YORK (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Mediaplanet today launches its multi-platform "Environmental Protection" campaign. Exploring the intersections of the natural and built environment, this campaign draws inspiration from leaders across industries who are advocating for individuals to learn more about humankind's impact on the earth.

Protecting our planet is a topic that touches nearly all industries. The Environmental Protection campaign highlights changemakers committed to bringing greater awareness to sustainable building options, renewable energy, wildlife protection, water efficiency, and careers in sustainability.

The print component of the campaign is distributed within today's edition of USA TODAY in the New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington D.C./Baltimore, South Florida, Seattle, Denver, and San Francisco markets, with a circulation of 200,000 copies and an estimated readership of 600,000. The digital component is distributed nationally through a vast social media strategy, and across a network of top news sites and partner outlets. To explore the digital version, visit: https://www.impactingourfuture.com/campaign/Environmental-Protection/

Actress, long-time social activist, and Fire Drill Friday Leader Jane Fonda is featured on the cover of the print publication. In an exclusive interview, Fonda explains why environmental action is needed more now than ever. She implores readers to listen to the voices of the younger generations, like Earth Guardian XIuhtezcatl Martinez (also featured), and emphasizes using our platforms to bring diverse leadership to the front of the environmental movement.

"What we have to do in the next 11 years is humongous, so what I want people to understand through this action is that it's time to leave our comfort zone, it's no time for business as usual," Fonda says. "We have to go further than we ever have before." Part of Fire Drill Friday actions are educational teach-ins aimed at educating people on a breadth of topics related to environmental justice. Learn more at https://firedrillfridays.com/teach-ins.

Another famous friend of Fire Drill Fridays, Ted Danson, is featured in the campaign as an advocate for oceans. He explains how actions taken to protect our oceans also protect us, creating jobs for our communities and putting food on our tables. Echoing Fonda's message, Danson also highlights his position as a supporter of advocates and communities on the frontlines of climate change.

Central to the campaign is education about environmental protection. Helping to share this message and point readers in the right direction, we thank the Climate Reality Project, Conservation International, American Institute of Architects, United States Green Building Council-LA, Amazon Watch, Rainforest Trust, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Mayor Sam Liccardo of the City of San Jose, Terracycle, Danni Washington, Goodman Manufacturing, James Hardie, APCOM, Duke Nicholas School of the Environment, International Society of Sustainability Professionals, Association of Supply Chain Management, Earth Guardians, XIuhtezcatl Martinez, Jane Fonda, and Ted Danson for their collaboration.

About Mediaplanet
Mediaplanet specializes in the creation of content marketing campaigns covering a variety of industries. We tell meaningful stories that educate our audience and position our clients as solution providers. Our unique ability to pair the right leaders with the right readers, through the right platforms, has made Mediaplanet a global content marketing powerhouse. Our award-winning stories have won the hearts of countless readers while serving as a valuable platform for brands and their missions. Just call us storytellers with a purpose. Please visit http://www.mediaplanet.com for more on who we are and what we do.

Press Contact:
Eliana Marzullo
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LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

The Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) is pleased to announce Forsyth County as the winner of the 2019 Governance Team of the Year Award.

This prestigious award is presented annually to one Georgia public school district's board of education and superintendent who have achieved all-around success in their district. This recognition is deeply rooted in the components of the Georgia Vision Project's research-based recommendations for Georgia's public schools.

These finalists were vetted through a stringent application process and a visit by an impartial review team to vet the information in the application.

"We are so pleased to honor Forsyth County as the Governance Team of the Year. They have exemplified, through work and service, what a high functioning board of education and superintendent look like," said Frank Griffin, GSBA President and Chair of the Lee County Board of Education.

The winner was announced at the GSBA/GSSA Annual Conference at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Atlanta, December 4, 2019, from 7-9 p.m. during a banquet honoring the outstanding governance team finalists.

The winner was chosen by a panel of national experts who perform various leadership roles in the field of public education.

"The opportunity to spotlight good governance best practices is so vitally important. Forsyth sets a high bar of achievement, and there is much we can learn from them. The Georgia School Boards Association always looks forward to annually highlighting quality governance for the benefit of all boards and superintendents around Georgia," said Valarie Wilson, GSBA Executive Director.

2019 GSBA Governance Team of the Year Finalists:

Bleckley County

Columbia County

Dade County

Dawson County

Effingham County

Fayette County

Forsyth County

Jefferson City

Oconee County

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ALEXANDRIA, VA. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Registration is now open for educational sessions at ISA International Sign Expo 2020 including pre-conference workshops that help sign, graphics and visual communications companies expand into new areas. Education sessions are sponsored by FDC Graphic Films Inc.

Pre-conference workshops feature industry-leading experts who will help attendees explore high-growth opportunities for building businesses. Each pre-conference workshop will allow attendees to earn an ISA Digital Badge demonstrating proficiency in that area.

The pre-conference workshops, held Wednesday, April 1, are:

Wrap experts Justin Pate of The Wrap Institute and John Duever of Vinyl Images and Design lead the Business Boot Camp for Wrap Professionals by Avery Dennison.

Wayne Peterson of Black Canyon Group, Inc., leads attendees through a day-long workshop that hones strategies and business development to grow their brands.

Bill Farquharson of Aspire For provides tips for selling wide format print in a half-day session.

Karen Vanhoy of Atlas will help project managers grow their team building skills in a half-day session.

In addition to the pre-conference workshops, the educational sessions include tracks on Organizing Your Business, Protecting Your Business, Running Your Business and Marketing Your Business, as well as those that explore print, digital signage, design and technology. The popular Women Leading the Industry sessions has been expanded, and feature topics designed to help women grow their leadership skills and influence.

Educational sessions are available as a single-event purchase or through packages which allow attendees to fully immerse themselves in all of the offerings. A popular Company Package provides entry for all employees to all ISA education sessions on Thursday and Friday of the show. Registration through March 4 includes significant early bird discounts.

ISA Sign Expo 2020 will co-locate with Impressions Expo (formerly the Imprinted Sportswear Show), which offers top-notch education through seminars and hands-on demonstrations. For more than 40 years, Impressions Expo has been the premier trade show dedicated to the imprinted and decorated apparel industry. Impressions Expo focuses on everything from fashion blanks and promotional items to items necessary to complete finished designs in screen and digital printing, heat transfer, embroidery, promotional items and more.

ISA International Sign Expo 2020 will be April 2-4, with pre-conference education the day prior. It will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

To learn more or register, visit http://www.signexpo.org. To learn more about educational events, visit signexpo.org/education/.

About ISA International Sign Expo
ISA International Sign Expo is the on-premise sign and visual communication industry's largest expo. Held each spring, the event features the latest products that showcase the breadth of the sign and visual communications industry along with education and networking events. The event has been named to the Trade Show News Network's List of Top 250 Trade Shows and ranked in the Top 100 Largest Events by Trade Show Executive three consecutive years. Learn more at http://www.signexpo.org.

About International Sign Association
The International Sign Association (ISA) strives to be the leader in shaping and developing the sign, graphics, and visual communications community worldwide.




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VATICAN CITY (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

The Vatican Library (the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana) recently launched Thematic Pathways on the Web, which drastically expands the traditional functionality of most digital libraries by offering narratives and over 26,000 annotations for exemplary manuscripts in its collection. The site was designed to engage serious scholars as well as pique the interest of individuals with a desire to learn more about these treasured items. Thematic Pathways proves the point that digitization helps transform access to primary source materials, and thus research more broadly, by breaking down the physical barriers to many unique objects, adding functional possibilities for scholars not available when working directly with original copies.

The site is the result of a three-year project funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation with the Vatican Library serving as the principle investigator and Stanford Libraries serving as the technical partner for the project. Thematic Pathways uses Stanford's platforms as a foundation, including the International Image Interoperability Framework (IIIF), a set of image standards established by Stanford Libraries, the Bodleian Libraries at Oxford University and the British Library among others. Thematic Pathways also employs Stanford's Mirador image viewer to enable annotation and transcription in addition to its many other functions to deepen scholarly engagement with digital objects.

"The need to tell stories is in the nature of man. Primarily, this is because telling is telling about oneself. The narrator takes what he tells of the experience and turns it into an experience for those who listen to his story," said His Eminence José Tolentino Cardinal de Mendonça, Archivist and Librarian of the Holy Roman Church. "The same happens in this innovative project: the Thematic Pathways of the Library tells stories that are intertwined in the Vatican manuscripts, from which the many voices contained in them are revealed. And from these tracks, recorded through the Mirador tools relying upon IIIF, we get new knowledge that is exposed on the web for the common convenience of everybody and open to future purposes."

Thematic Pathways illustrates the advantages of leveraging technologies for the study of manuscripts, making annotation easy to save as well as share. The technical combination of IIIF and Mirador also supports comparative analysis of texts and images from several different manuscripts.

"The Vatican Library holds one of the world's largest and most important collections of rare manuscripts, and it is our honor to provide the support to help make their assets widely accessible," said Michael Keller, university librarian at Stanford University.

"Our platforms and applications provide a framework for making more objects available for widespread discovery and research; the investments we, and those from the IIIF community contribute to the ongoing improvements of easily employed tools, are well worth the benefits the large communities of scholars and students," said Keller.

To date, the Vatican Library has digitized over 18,000 of their 80,000 manuscripts and structured the initial release of Thematic Pathways using five thematic pathways, each curated by a subject expert, as navigation points.
The Greek Paleography pathway, for example, illuminates the evolution of Greek scripts from antiquity to the Renaissance. A careful selection of images of manuscripts, accompanied by transcriptions and comments, remarkable in this section as textbook for a course in Greek paleography.

Latin Classics focuses on the evolution and the transmission of classical works. The Vatican Library owns one of the most important collections of manuscripts with texts by Classical Latin authors, many of them richly the earliest known examples of these fundamental texts of Classic period and Roman Empire literature. It is possible in this pathway to follow the stemma of a given author from Late Antiquity to the Renaissance.

Vatican Palimpsests, which are erased and then recycled parchment folios, intends to present this rich and scarcely explored material to the public by making in-depth paleographic research on the original texts erased from and then overwritten from twenty-four manuscripts, thus recovering formerly lost contents with the help of IIIF and Mirador technology.

Finally, The library of a "humanist prince", collected by Federico da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino, well known as a humanist collection, modeled on the prior example, advice and commentary of Tommaso Parentucelli, later Pope, taking as his name Nicholas V, who founded the Vatican Library, now open to the contemporary world thanks to the work of a curator in the Vatican Library.

Thematic Pathways on the Web is just the start for what the Vatican Library deems a long-term commitment to encouraging the use of its collections.

"The Vatican Library has taken a bold step forward in the delivery of content on the Web to anyone, and impact of this new approach is already influencing how other major collections are considering their own contributions not just to high resolution display of cultural objects, in this case manuscripts, but also to the support of new scholarship and teaching based on new digital methodologies," said Keller.


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MILWAUKEE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) will host an innovative workshop on April 23–24, 2020, in San Diego, which will focus on the identification and biology of cancer cell surface molecules, and implications for cancer immunotherapy drug delivery and targeting.

The SITC Surfaceome Workshop is geared toward academic and industrial researchers from a variety of fields including medical oncology; bioinformatics; cancer biology; genetics/epigenetics and immunology, among others. Organized by prominent members of the immuno-oncology community, including Samir M. Hanash, MD, PhD, from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Avery D. Posey Jr., PhD, from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, the workshop will include oral presentations by leading experts in the field, including a keynote by Carl H. June, MD, from the University of Pennsylvania.

"Immunotherapies targeted to tumor cells or the tumor microenvironment, such as bispecific molecules, antibody-drug conjugates, and genetically-engineered lymphocytes, show great promise. Moreover, the technologies to create and develop these treatments are advancing rapidly," said SITC President Mario Sznol, MD. "We initiated this conference to address a potential limitation for application of these novel approaches to a broad group of patients, which is the identification and understanding of tumor-specific cell surface targets."

The program will aim to define the cancer cell surfaceome, describe techniques used to investigate it, and summarize methods to evaluate the normal tissue expression of identified tumor cell surface targets. Discussions will also focus on the application and development of immunotherapies and other cancer therapies for cancer cell surface targets.

This workshop will also provide an intimate opportunity for attendees to discuss their work with experts in the field, develop collaborations and learn about novel studies of the tumor cell surfaceome. Starting in January, individuals are encouraged to submit an abstract for an opportunity to present their research; a select number of oral abstract presentation slots will be available. Those abstracts not selected for oral presentation will also have the opportunity to present as a poster. Abstract submission is open to anyone working in this field. Encore presentations are welcome. Abstract submissions are due by February 28, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. PST.

The SITC Surfaceome Workshop will take place on April 23–24, 2020, at the Hotel Republic San Diego. Registration rates, criteria for abstract submissions and program schedule are available on SITC Cancer Immunotherapy CONNECT.

About SITC
Established in 1984, the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) is a nonprofit organization of medical professionals dedicated to improving cancer patient outcomes by advancing the development, science and application of cancer immunotherapy and tumor immunology. SITC is comprised of influential basic and translational scientists, practitioners, health care professionals, government leaders and industry professionals around the globe. Through educational initiatives that foster scientific exchange and collaboration among leaders in the field, SITC aims to one day make the word "cure" a reality for cancer patients everywhere. Learn more about SITC, our educational offerings and other resources at sitcancer.org and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.



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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Best Brains and Recycle My Battery are partnering up to teach the next generation proper recycling habits and will be working together to make the world a cleaner and safer place.

Recycle My Battery was created by a Best Brains student, ten-year-old Nihal Tammana, and his cousin Mihir Tammana. They started the company back in August 2019 and in that short amount of time, have been able to safely dispose of over 2,000 batteries. "This is a non-profit company aimed at reducing toxic waste by recycling used batteries," says Nihal Tammana, founder of Recycle My Battery. "We are thrilled to be partnering with Best Brains to provide an effective means to recycle used batteries across all of their centers. Kudos to Best Brains for once again trailblazing to create a better tomorrow for all of us."

Every year, Americans purchase nearly 3 billion batteries to power everyday objects, most of which end up in landfills. While there, they mix with rain water and leak toxic sludge into the ground. Recycling batteries helps to cut down on the excess waste left in dumps and the pollution created by having to mine for raw materials like metal. "We're excited to share a new green initiative created by one of our own students, an initiative that will expose children to problems we face today while giving them the tools needed to help solve these problems and make a change." Says Hana Adas, Director of Operations at Best Brains.

With the help of Call2Recycle, the nations largest non-profit recycling organization, Recycle My Battery will be providing designated battery drop-off boxes at Best Brains Learning Centers for students, teachers and parents to bring in their old used batteries for recycling. Here, students will be able to learn the recycling process batteries go through and why it is so important to recycle. It's important to teach kids the importance of recycling at a young age to implement good habits and a better mindset for the future.

Best Brains is a learning center chain that specializes in teaching Math, English, Abacus, and General Knowledge courses and currently has over 150 locations across the United States and Canada. To find out more about Best Brains learning centers, visit https://bestbrains.com/ to find a location near you.

To learn more about what you can do to help, visit http://recyclemybattery.org/ for more information.



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ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Flagler College today announced the launch of its Sales Operation Science Certificate (SOPS), expanding its agreement with GreenFig, a market-driven education company that provides universities with experiential programs in applied business science that upskills students and working professionals. Since 2018, GreenFig has been offering its innovative Digital Marketing Science Program in partnership with the college's Adult and Continuing Education (ACE).

"We target our training and development programs to meet the increasingly sophisticated needs of today's technology-fueled businesses, both locally in Florida and around the world," said ACE Director of Flagler College, Jorge M. Herrera. "Through our expanded partnership with GreenFig, we are excited to offer our students and working professionals an innovative Sales Operations Science Certificate, in addition to the successful Digital Marketing Science Certificate."

At the heart of GreenFig's pedagogy is the Apprentorship, a mentored apprenticeship-like experience where students collaborate with skilled industry practitioners to solve real-world problems for companies. Working collaboratively in teams, students develop a portfolio of fully executed projects and gain skills using live-production instances of leading business applications to address actual business challenges. In the new Sales Operations program offering, students will be working extensively in Salesforce, the world's number one Customer Relations Management (CRM) platform.

The demand for digital marketing skills has doubled, according to a recent study by Burning Glass Technologies, but almost half of U.S. employers say they are unable to find the skilled people they need to compete. Similarly, the demand for Salesforce skilled talent is set to create over 3 million jobs in its global ecosystem by 2022. From a local perspective, Indeed currently lists over 1,000 job openings in digital marketing within the state of Florida, while job openings specific to Salesforce skills are double that amount. Florida's median salaries at the manager level for both marketing and sales are $119k and $125k, respectively.

"As our economy becomes progressively data-driven, preparing today's workforce to meet these demands is one of the most pressing issues institutions face," said Sara Leoni, CEO of GreenFig. "Adult learners at a rate of 7 to 1, are now required to develop a digital mindset that incorporates universal skills in order to be prepared to use and manage technology that coders and robot-builders have created. We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Flagler College to set working professionals on the path that fosters career mobility."

Enrollment for both programs at Flagler College is open now and classes will begin January 28, 2020. For more information or to enroll, please visit: https://www.flagler.edu/adulted/ctpdmm.

About Flagler College

Flagler College is a small private, independent college located in St. Augustine, Fla. The college offers 34 majors, 41 minors, and a master's degree in Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Flagler College has an enrollment of about 2,500 students, as well as an offsite campus in Tallahassee, Fla. U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review regularly feature Flagler as a college that offers quality education at a relatively low cost. A Flagler education is less than half the cost of similar private colleges, and competitive with many state universities. A relatively young institution (founded in 1968), Flagler College is also noted for its historic beauty. The centerpiece of the campus is the former Hotel Ponce de Leon, a National Historic Landmark opened in 1888 by railroad pioneer and Standard Oil co-founder Henry M. Flagler. For more on Flagler College, visit http://www.flagler.edu.

About GreenFig

GreenFig is a market-driven education company that provides universities with turnkey, experiential learning programs in applied business science and prepares learners for digital-age careers. Students participate in Apprentorships, where they work with companies to solve real business problems and receive certifications in Applied Business Science and from industry-leading business application software providers that serve workforces today. GreenFig's university-affiliated program launched in 2018 and since then, hundreds of their graduates have entered or re-entered the workforce with positions at companies ranging from startups to the Fortune 100. Learn more at https://www.greenfig.com.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 50 Master's in Educational Leadership Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 174 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 174 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 50 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master's in Educational Leadership Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-educational-leadership-degree-programs/

2020 Master's in Educational Leadership Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Arkansas State University
Azusa Pacific University
Boston University
Brandman University
California Lutheran University
Colorado State University Global
Concordia University, Chicago
Concordia University, Nebraska
Concordia University, Saint Paul
Dallas Baptist University
Florida State University
Fordham University
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgia Southern University
Gonzaga University
Indiana University Bloomington
Lehigh University
Liberty University
Mississippi State University
Montclair State University
Nova Southeastern University
Penn State World Campus
Regis University
Saint Joseph's University
Seton Hall University
Texas A & M University, Commerce
Texas Tech University
Touro University California
University of Alabama
University of Arkansas
University of Central Florida
University of Colorado Denver
University of Dayton
University of Denver
University of Florida
University of Illinois
University of Louisiana at Monroe
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
University of North Texas
University of Northern Iowa
University of San Diego
University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee
University of St. Francis
University of St. Thomas - Texas
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of West Florida
University of Wyoming
Western Governors University

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 15 Master's in Digital Marketing Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 178 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 178 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 15 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master's in Digital Marketing Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-digital-marketing-degree-programs/

2020 Master's in Digital Marketing Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Benedictine University
Concordia University, Chicago
East Tennessee State University
Fort Hays State University
Liberty University
Messiah College
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Montclair State University
National American University
National University
Ohio Christian University
Saint Leo University
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Temple University
University of Illinois

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 15 Master's in Computer Forensics Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 171 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 171 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 15 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master's in Computer Forensics Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-computer-forensics-degree-programs/

2020 Master's in Computer Forensics Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Capella University
Champlain College
Desales University
Penn State World Campus
Sam Houston State University
Stevenson University
Stratford University
Strayer University
University of Central Florida
University of Colorado Denver
University of Maryland University College
University of New Haven
University of South Florida
University of the Cumberlands
Utica College

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com


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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Organizations eager to drive their business forward in the New Year will zero in on new approaches to enhance the employee experience and harness more technology adoption, predicts Fierce Conversations, a training company that teaches you how to have effective conversations that improve business results and build strong cultures.

"As we head into 2020, leaders across the globe will be unwilling to settle for the status quo — out of excitement, necessity, or both," said Stacey Engle, President of Fierce Conversations. "Based on what we hear from the clients we work with day in and day out, it is clear that leaders are striving to push the envelope and redefine what it means to provide a better employee experience through all means necessary — especially technology."

Below are the five key 2020 workplace predictions from Fierce Conversations:

Remote work will no longer be treated as a perk, but rather a necessity for employee retention. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not only has remote working increased by 115 percent since 2005 with no signs of slowing down, more than 16 percent of the entire American workforce now say they work remotely at least part of the time. These rising numbers have turned this perk into a vital benefit for organizations in which remote work is possible, hoping to attract and maintain their top employees.

In 2020, organizations will focus on the full working experience of remote employees. They'll take steps to ensure these employees truly feel that they are an integral part of the company and its culture, and that they are not siloed from employees who physically work together. Organizations will focus on events, training and redefining expectations to ensure these efforts are successful.

Leading through rapid change will be a critical skill to master. The speed of technology advancement has created a marketplace that demands constant workplace evolution in order to succeed. According to the International Data Corporation, organizations will spend $1.7 trillion on digital transformation over the next two years. With this rapid growth comes change, and if leaders want their organizations to keep up within their industries, they must fully understand and excel at change management.

In 2020, leaders will focus on training their employees of all levels to embrace the benefits of change and how to properly tackle it using a mix of change management technology, frameworks and team building. A key aspect of this will be to focus on conversation skills and optimizing performance management. In order for change to be successful, it must first and foremost be people-led versus technology-led.

Inclusion will be at the forefront of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) efforts. While efforts to diversify organizations will remain a priority, this alone will no longer be enough to remain competitive in the marketplace. Rather, fostering inclusion will be recognized as a separate initiative from diversifying an organization.

In the New Year, creating an inclusive company culture that empowers employees to feel that they can show up to work and be themselves will become more vital as the line between work and life continues to blend together. Fostering inclusion creates a strong and healthy culture that reduces hostility, not to mention lawsuits. With the 2020 election fast approaching, opinions and tempers will be at an all-time high when it comes to not only the presidential race but local politics as well. Organizations will work to ensure every employee — regardless of sex, gender identity, religion and beliefs — feel welcome and respected during these divisive times.

Predictive analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) will be used to improve HR outcomes. While each employee is critical to an organization, it can be difficult for HR leaders to see the bigger picture and identify trends when focused on individuals. The ability to use data and artificial intelligence to better understand employees and historical precedent will be an incredibly powerful tool used by leaders.

In the New Year, human resource departments will hire more data analysts than ever. These teams will increasingly take advantage of predictive technology to determine key data points such as top talent most at risk of attrition, best-fit application candidates, when to invest in employee career paths and areas of HR process improvement.

Virtual Reality (VR) technology will become more prevalent in leadership training programs. Most leadership and development trainings fail because they are unable to tap into emotions and personal experience for employees to successfully absorb what they learn.

VR simulation will start to transform trainings into experiences that can control what an individual sees, hears and feels throughout their learning. This behavior can also be collected for data to maximize the benefits of the training. In 2020, VR will become a greater part of the conversation for organizations to deliver quality, immersive training for their employees.

"The way HR professionals once approached trends in the workplace is no longer cutting it, which organizations are slowly coming to terms with," continued Engle. "It's an exciting time for company leaders as we move into the new decade, as the opportunities are vast to advance the work we do and the people we do it with in truly transformative ways. It is more important than ever to be focused on the individuals inside of your companies."

For more information about these predictions and Fierce Conversations, visit http://www.fierceinc.com.

About Fierce
Fierce Conversations is a training company that teaches you how to have effective conversations. Fierce has trained hundreds of thousands to become expert conversationalists who save their organizations time and money by knowing what to talk about, how to talk about it and why it matters for the bottom line. Fierce programs have been successfully implemented at blue-chip companies, nonprofits, and educational organizations worldwide, including Capital One, Wal-Mart, CHRISTUS Health, Coca-Cola, CARE, and Verizon. The company has been honored as an Inc. 500|5000 company eight times, named to TrainingIndustry.com's "Companies to Watch" list twice, and has won numerous awards for top companies to work for in the state of Washington. Learn how to have conversations that matter at http://www.fierceinc.com.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 50 Master's In Engineering Management Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 139 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 139 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 50 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master's In Engineering Management Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-engineering-management-degree-programs/

2020 Master's In Engineering Management Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Arizona State University
Arkansas State University
Case Western Reserve University
Central Michigan University
Drexel University
Duke University
Florida International University
George Washington University
Iowa State University
Johns Hopkins University
Kansas State University
Lamar University
Lawrence Technological University
Lehigh University
Louisiana Tech University
Missouri University of Science and Technology
National University
New Jersey Institute of Technology
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Ohio University
Oklahoma State University
Old Dominion University
Penn State World Campus
Purdue University
Robert Morris University
Rowan University
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Texas A & M University
Texas Tech University
University of Alabama, Birmingham
University of Alabama, Huntsville
University of Arizona
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
University of Dayton
University of Houston - Clear Lake
University of Idaho
University of Louisville
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Michigan - Dearborn
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of South Florida
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
University of Texas at Austin
University of Wisconsin - Madison
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Washington State University

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 10 Physician Assistant Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 193 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 193 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 10 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Physician Assistant Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-physician-assistant-degree-programs/

2020 Physician Assistant Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

A.T. Still University
Drexel University
Pace University
Stony Brook University
Touro College
University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of North Dakota
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Yale University

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.


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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 60 Nurse Practitioner Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 135 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 135 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 60 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Nurse Practitioner Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-nurse-practitioner-degree-programs/

2020 Nurse Practitioner Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Albany State University
Alcorn State University
Angelo State University
Ball State University
Baylor University
Boise State University
Brandman University
Carson-Newman University
Catholic University of America
Cedarville University
Clarion University
Clayton State University
Cox College
Creighton University
Duke University
Duquesne University
East Carolina University
Edinboro University
Frontier Nursing University
Georgetown University
Georgia College
Georgia SouthWestern State University
Gonzaga University
Graceland University
Grand Canyon University
Illinois State University
Indiana Wesleyan University
Johns Hopkins University
Kent State University
Loyola University New Orleans
Maryville University
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Missouri State University
Morningside College
Northeastern University
Northern Kentucky University
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Ohio University
Purdue University Global
Regis College
Saint Louis University
Samford University
Samuel Merritt University
Seton Hall University
Simmons University
Texas A & M University, Corpus Christi
Thomas Jefferson University
University at Buffalo
University of Arizona
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
University of Kansas
University of Mary
University of Memphis
University of Missouri, Kansas City
University of North Dakota
University of Southern California
University of Texas at Tyler
Villanova University
Walden University
Wilmington University

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 30 MBA in Project Management Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 193 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 193 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 30 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top MBA in Project Management Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-mba-in-project-management-degree-programs/

2020 MBA in Project Management Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Ashland University
Bellevue University
Brenau University
Concordia University, Portland
Dallas Baptist University
DeSales University
Endicott College
Florida Institute of Technology
George Washington University
Golden Gate University
Grand Canyon University
Grantham University
Lehigh University
Liberty University
Mississippi State University
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Montclair State University
New England College
Norwich University
Penn State World Campus
Saint Leo University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Trevecca Nazarene University
University of North Alabama
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Walden University
Western Carolina University

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 25 MBA in Nonprofit Management Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 171 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 171 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 25 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top MBA in Nonprofit Management Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-mba-in-nonprofit-management-degree-programs/

2020 MBA in Nonprofit Management Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

American Public University
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Concordia University, Ann Arbor
Concordia University, Chicago
Concordia University, Nebraska
Concordia University, Wisconsin
Crown College
Endicott College
George Washington University
Hope International University
Johnson & Wales University
Johnson University
National Louis University
New England College
North Park University
Oklahoma State University
Olivet Nazarene University
Regent University
Salve Regina University
Southern Oregon University
Springfield College
Touro University Worldwide
University of Nebraska, Kearney
Wilmington University

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.


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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 50 MBA in International Business Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 172 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 172 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 50 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top MBA in International Business Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-mba-in-international-business-degree-programs/

2020 MBA in International Business Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

American University
Azusa Pacific University
Babson College
Benedictine University
Brandman University
California Lutheran University
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Campbellsville University
Concordia University, Ann Arbor
Dallas Baptist University
East Carolina University
Fayetteville State University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Institute of Technology
Fort Hays State University
George Washington University
Golden Gate University
John Brown University
Lehigh University
Liberty University
Lynn University
Missouri State University
Northeastern University
Nova Southeastern University
Saint Joseph's University
Suffolk University
Tennessee Technological University
Texas A & M International University
Tiffin University
University of Central Arkansas
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
University of Colorado Denver
University of Dallas
University of Delaware
University of Florida
University of Houston - Downtown
University of Houston - Victoria
University of Illinois
University of Michigan - Dearborn
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
University of North Alabama
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
University of Scranton
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Washington State University
Wayne State University
Webster University
Wright State University

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 20 MBA in Information Technology Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 199 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 199 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 20 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top MBA in Information Technology Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-mba-in-information-technology-degree-programs/

2020 MBA in Information Technology Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

California Lutheran University
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Campbellsville University
Carnegie Mellon University
City University of Seattle
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Florida Institute of Technology
George Washington University
Golden Gate University
Lawrence Technological University
Monroe College
Rivier University
Southern New Hampshire University
University of Dallas
University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Texas at Dallas
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Webster University
Western Governors University
Wilmington University

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.




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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 50 MBA in Human Resources Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 195 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 195 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 50 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top MBA in Human Resources Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-mba-in-human-resources-degree-programs/.

2020 MBA in Human Resources Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Baker University
Belhaven University
Brandman University
Brenau University
Bryan College
California Lutheran University
California State University Dominguez Hills
Campbellsville University
Central Michigan University
Champlain College
City University of Seattle
Clayton State University
Columbia College
Concordia University, Wisconsin
Davenport University
Desales University
Excelsior College
Fitchburg State University
Fort Hays State University
Golden Gate University
Johnson & Wales University
Liberty University
Lynn University
Maryville University
Mckendree University
Mercer University
Montclair State University
Nova Southeastern University
Oklahoma State University
Ottawa University
Regent University
Saint Joseph's University
Saint Leo University
Southern New Hampshire University
Spring Arbor University
Temple University
Tiffin University
Union University
University of Houston - Clear Lake
University of Houston - Victoria
University of Illinois at Springfield
University of Mary
University of North Alabama
University of Saint Mary
University of Scranton
University of St. Francis
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Wayne State University
Webster University

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Organizations eager to drive their business forward in the New Year will zero in on new approaches to enhance the employee experience and harness more technology adoption, predicts Fierce Conversations, a training company that teaches you how to have effective conversations that improve business results and build strong cultures.

"As we head into 2020, leaders across the globe will be unwilling to settle for the status quo — out of excitement, necessity, or both," said Stacey Engle, President of Fierce Conversations. "Based on what we hear from the clients we work with day in and day out, it is clear that leaders are striving to push the envelope and redefine what it means to provide a better employee experience through all means necessary — especially technology."

Below are the five key 2020 workplace predictions from Fierce Conversations:

Remote work will no longer be treated as a perk, but rather a necessity for employee retention. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not only has remote working increased by 115 percent since 2005 with no signs of slowing down, more than 16 percent of the entire American workforce now say they work remotely at least part of the time. These rising numbers have turned this perk into a vital benefit for organizations in which remote work is possible, hoping to attract and maintain their top employees.

In 2020, organizations will focus on the full working experience of remote employees. They'll take steps to ensure these employees truly feel that they are an integral part of the company and its culture, and that they are not siloed from employees who physically work together. Organizations will focus on events, training and redefining expectations to ensure these efforts are successful.

Leading through rapid change will be a critical skill to master. The speed of technology advancement has created a marketplace that demands constant workplace evolution in order to succeed. According to the International Data Corporation, organizations will spend $1.7 trillion on digital transformation over the next two years. With this rapid growth comes change, and if leaders want their organizations to keep up within their industries, they must fully understand and excel at change management.

In 2020, leaders will focus on training their employees of all levels to embrace the benefits of change and how to properly tackle it using a mix of change management technology, frameworks and team building. A key aspect of this will be to focus on conversation skills and optimizing performance management. In order for change to be successful, it must first and foremost be people-led versus technology-led.

Inclusion will be at the forefront of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) efforts. While efforts to diversify organizations will remain a priority, this alone will no longer be enough to remain competitive in the marketplace. Rather, fostering inclusion will be recognized as a separate initiative from diversifying an organization.

In the New Year, creating an inclusive company culture that empowers employees to feel that they can show up to work and be themselves will become more vital as the line between work and life continues to blend together. Fostering inclusion creates a strong and healthy culture that reduces hostility, not to mention lawsuits. With the 2020 election fast approaching, opinions and tempers will be at an all-time high when it comes to not only the presidential race but local politics as well. Organizations will work to ensure every employee — regardless of sex, gender identity, religion and beliefs — feel welcome and respected during these divisive times.

Predictive analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) will be used to improve HR outcomes. While each employee is critical to an organization, it can be difficult for HR leaders to see the bigger picture and identify trends when focused on individuals. The ability to use data and artificial intelligence to better understand employees and historical precedent will be an incredibly powerful tool used by leaders.

In the New Year, human resource departments will hire more data analysts than ever. These teams will increasingly take advantage of predictive technology to determine key data points such as top talent most at risk of attrition, best-fit application candidates, when to invest in employee career paths and areas of HR process improvement.

Virtual Reality (VR) technology will become more prevalent in leadership training programs. Most leadership and development trainings fail because they are unable to tap into emotions and personal experience for employees to successfully absorb what they learn.

VR simulation will start to transform trainings into experiences that can control what an individual sees, hears and feels throughout their learning. This behavior can also be collected for data to maximize the benefits of the training. In 2020, VR will become a greater part of the conversation for organizations to deliver quality, immersive training for their employees.

"The way HR professionals once approached trends in the workplace is no longer cutting it, which organizations are slowly coming to terms with," continued Engle. "It's an exciting time for company leaders as we move into the new decade, as the opportunities are vast to advance the work we do and the people we do it with in truly transformative ways. It is more important than ever to be focused on the individuals inside of your companies."

For more information about these predictions and Fierce Conversations, visit http://www.fierceinc.com.

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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 5 Master's in Film Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 155 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 155 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 5 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Master's in Film Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/best-online-masters-in-film-degree-programs/

2020 Master's in Film Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Academy of Art University
Lipscomb University
National University
Regent University

About Intelligent.com
Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The website offers curated guides which include the best degree programs as well as information about financial aid, internships and even study strategies. With comprehensive, user-friendly guides and hundreds of program rankings, Intelligent.com is a trusted source among students and prospective students. To learn more, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/.



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SEATTLE (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning, has announced the Top 50 Most Affordable Online Master's Degree Programs for 2020. The comprehensive research guide is based on an assessment of 183 accredited colleges and universities in the nation. Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.

The 2020 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third party evaluations. Intelligent.com analyzed 183 schools, on a scale of 0 to 100, with only 50 making it to the final list. The methodology also uses an algorithm which collects and analyzes multiple rankings into one score to easily compare each university.

Students who pursue any one of these programs can expect to gain employment much quicker in comparison to candidates without a degree. In addition to accessibility and cost, the steady job growth in this market is one of the many reasons Intelligent.com researched and ranked the Top Most Affordable Online Master's Degree Programs. To access the complete ranking, please visit: https://www.intelligent.com/most-affordable-online-masters-degree-programs/.

2020 Most Affordable Online Master's Degree Programs featured on Intelligent.com (in alphabetical order):

Angelo State University
Auburn University
California State University Dominguez Hills
California State University Fresno
Campbellsville University
Chadron State College
Clarks Summit University
Colorado State University
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Delta State University
Drury University
Emporia State University
Fort Hays State University
Frostburg State University
Georgia College
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southwestern State University
Iowa State University
Liberty University
Louisiana State University, Shreveport
Martin Luther College
Minot State University
Mississippi State University
Morningside College
North Carolina State University
North Greenville University
Northwestern College
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Oklahoma State University
Portland State University
Purdue University
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Texas A & M University
Texas A & M University, Kingsville
University of Alabama
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Colorado Denver
University of Florida
University of Illinois
University of Maryland University College
University of Missouri
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
University of North Dakota
University of South Carolina
University of the Cumberlands
West Texas A&M University
West Virginia University
Wilmington University

About Intelligent.com
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GILBERT, ARIZ. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

Unicon, Inc., a leading provider of education technology consulting and digital services, announces that it has achieved Privacy Shield Framework certification. The Privacy Shield Framework is an international initiative that facilitates data exchange between the European Union (EU), Switzerland, and the United States by providing a mechanism for complying with specific requirements for transferring personal data. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration.

To become certified, Unicon has made a public commitment to comply with the Framework's requirements, which are based on a strict application of data protection principles by participant companies. Privacy Shield participants must limit personal information to the information relevant for the purposes of processing, inform individuals of their rights with respect to their personal data, comply with accepted data retention principles, and adhere to specific restrictions around transferring personal information to a third party, as well as other requirements.

"We've made it our goal to meet or exceed the strictest form of protection related to privacy and security needs for our customers," said Linda Feng, Chief Privacy Officer, Unicon, Inc. "Achieving Privacy Shield certification allows us to validate our existing processes. It also demonstrates Unicon's awareness of the importance of international data security issues and a corporate commitment to data security and privacy."

About Unicon
Unicon is a leading provider of education technology consulting and digital services. Institutions and corporations leverage Unicon's domain expertise in online program content development and enablement as well as technology disciplines including identity and access management (IAM), learning analytics/student success, standards-based integration, portals, content lifecycle, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Unicon's depth of experience in designing, building, integrating, operating, and supporting learning content, assessment, and institutional systems ensures that the right skills and technologies are applied to every engagement. Unicon is a Contributing Member of IMS Global Learning Consortium, a Commercial Affiliate of the Apereo Foundation, a Trust and Identity Solution Provider in the Internet2 Industry Program, an Industry Member of Internet2, an InCommon Participant, an Instructure Certified Partner, an Okta Premier Solution Provider, and a GSA Industry Partner and Schedule 70 Contract Holder. Unicon is also an AWS Partner Network (APN) Advanced Consulting Partner, has achieved the AWS Education Competency, and is a member of the AWS Public Sector Partner Program. For more information, visit: https://www.unicon.net.

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CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 18, 2019

With its official grand opening scheduled for Feb. 22, 2020, the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center (Heritage Center) announced today the official launch of its "Bricks of Honor" campaign. The Heritage Center created this special brick campaign to provide everyone – from big organizations to small businesses and individuals – with an opportunity to honor a veteran in their life or commemorate the legacy of a loved one by sponsoring a personalized brick or paving tile at the entrance of the new Heritage Center in the Aquarium Plaza. All funds raised from the campaign will be used to support the Heritage Center's $6.25 million capital campaign and fund future exhibit upgrades, special programs and other enhancements at the new National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.

"Since launching our capital campaign in August 2017, we have received tremendous support from our donors – locally and nationally – several of which went above and beyond to help fulfill this vision of creating a new National Medal of Honor Heritage Center in the heart of where its heritage started back in 1862-1863 – Chattanooga, Tenn.," said Major General Bill Raines, U.S. Army (Retired) and chairman of the Heritage Center. "At this holiday season, what better way to show your love and appreciation of someone than to give the gift of a paver as a lasting tribute in their honor."

Available to purchase today at http://www.mohhc.org/bricks, individuals and businesses have three options to show their support of the Heritage Center:
4" x 8" commemorative brick for a tax-deductible gift of $150 each;
8" x 8" commemorative paving tile (with logo) for a tax-deductible gift of $1,000 each; or
12" x 12" commemorative paving tile (with logo) for a tax-deductible gift of $5,000 each.

"We are in the final stage of our capital campaign, and we invite everyone to join us in 'Paving The Way' to our grand opening," Major General Raines continued. "This is truly a once-in-a lifetime opportunity for businesses and the general public to secure a lasting tribute for a special veteran or to honor a loved one through a personalized brick for all to see at the new National Medal of Honor Heritage Center."

The mission of the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center is to memorialize the acts of valor demonstrated by the recipients of our nation's highest military award, from the First Medals in 1863 to the present day, and to educate the next generation about the character traits associated with their gallantry.

Scheduled to open on February 22, 2020, the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center will be a place that preserves the heritage of the Medal of Honor and honors its tradition, culture and values. The 19,000-square-foot facility, located in downtown Chattanooga at Aquarium Plaza, will feature life-sized exhibits to tell the real-life stories of these ordinary people who demonstrated extraordinary heroics under the most difficult circumstances. Each exhibit was designed to immerse visitors in the stories of these America's heroes by combining the sights and sounds of these Medal of Honor narratives with a vibrancy and immediacy of what happened on that day. As a result, the Heritage Center will create a more profound, engaging and memorable experience for its visitors.

Once open, the Heritage Center will also become the central hub for the Medal of Honor Character Development Program and Character Club initiative - two educational programs that focus on creating lasting change in the local community. By becoming a "Living Classroom on Character Education," the Heritage Center will showcase an important part of the city and country's heritage, while creating a lasting tribute to these genuine American heroes who represent the best and bravest of all who have served and sacrificed in defense of our nation.

To learn more about the new Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center, please visit http://www.mohhc.org.



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