WebWire | News by Industry : Education http://www.webwire.com/ Education News by WebWire en Copyright © 2012 WebWire. All Rights Reserved. Sat, 4 Feb 2012 01:14:22 EST WebWire | News by Industry : Education 140 32 http://www.webwire.com/ http://www.webwire.com/imgs/webwire_logo_140x32.gif California's Prop 65 and Linuron Public Health Concerns http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152346 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:40:24 EST LA Testing provides analytical services to protect the public and help businesses comply with California's Proposition 65.
 
Garden Grove, CA, February 1st, 2012
 
In 1986, California voters approved an initiative to address increasing concerns about exposure to toxic chemicals. That initiative, the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, is better known by its original name of Proposition 65. 
 
Proposition 65 requires businesses to notify Californians about significant amounts of chemicals in the products they purchase, in their homes or workplaces, or that are released into the environment.  This list includes linuron, an herbicide used to control annual and perennial weeds on crop and non-crop locations.  It was added to the Prop 65 list in 1999.
 
Linuron has been labeled for use in soybean, cotton, potato, corn, bean, pea, winter wheat, asparagus, carrot and fruit crops.  In addition, it is used on crops stored in warehouses. 
 
The herbicide has approximately a dozen different trade names and is often used in conjunction with other herbicides, insecticides and fungicides.  It is classified as a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) which allows its purchase only by certified applicators.
 
'Exposure to linuron can cause irritation to the eyes and skin,' reported Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President, Marketing at LA Testing and EMSL Analytical, Inc., a leading environmental and industrial hygiene testing laboratory.  'Linuron is highly toxic to non-target aquatic organisms and has been classified by the EPA as a possible human carcinogen.  The chemical has been found to be slightly to moderately soluble in water and moderately persistent in soils.  So even after it has been applied it may still present an exposure risk to workers and nearby residents of areas treated with the herbicide.  Testing to identify the presence of linuron can help prevent needless human exposures and damage to the environment,' he continued.
 
LA Testing provides testing services for linuron and other potentially hazardous chemicals.  To learn more about Proposition 65 testing services, please visit www.LATesting.com, email info@LATesting.com or call (800) 755-1794. 
 
About LA Testing and EMSL Analytical, Inc.
LA Testing and EMSL Analytical are providers of environmental testing services and products to professionals and the general public. The companies have an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies.

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]]> Education Environment Food / Beverages Government Higher Education WebWireID152346 Article Bed Bugs Invade Senior Living Apartment Complex http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152345 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:33:33 EST EMSL Analytical offers testing services to identify bed bugs utilizing advanced PCR techniques.
 
Cinnaminson, NJ, February 2nd, 2012
 
Recently, WHNT reported that an outbreak of bed bugs has occurred at a Huntsville, Alabama senior living apartment complex.  According to the report, one tenant complained to management who then conducted an investigation of the other units.  The investigation discovered 20 additional senior apartments infested with bed bugs.
 
Cimex lectularius is the scientific name for the common bed bug.  They are parasitic insects that feed on human blood.  The name arrived due to the insects' preference to inhabitat places that people sleep.  Bed bugs are extremely tolerant of a wide range of environmental conditions, including being able to survive for extended periods of time in cold temperatures and low humidity. 
 
People exposed to bed bugs can face a host of health effects that include rashes, allergic symptoms and psychological effects.  Last year, it was reported by Canadian scientists that they had discovered Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on bed bugs.  The research was conducted after doctors at a hospital noticed an increase in both bed bugs and MRSA infections.  Although the study was small, it raised concerns that the bed bugs which can cause people to scratch bites from the bugs could be introducing MRSA or other microbial pathogens into people's bodies. 
 
Last year, Arizona joined Maine, New York and Illinois as the first states to have signed into law legislation dealing with the bed bugs.  Arizona's legislation assigns responsibilities to landlords and tenants in multi-family housing with ways to deal with the blood sucking insects.
 
EMSL Analytical, one of the nation's premier environmental testing laboratories, has a PCR technique to identify bed bugs and their remains.  'At EMSL we are able to test for the DNA from bed bugs to determine if they are present,' reported Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President, Marketing at EMSL Analytical.     'Due to the size and nature of bed bugs, identifying them can be a real challenge without the assistance of scientific results.  Utilizing advanced PCR technologies that look for DNA markers specific to bed bugs has changed all of this,' he continued.
 
To learn more about testing for bed bugs, please contact EMSL Analytical at www.EMSL.com, call (800)220-3675 or email info@EMSL.com.
 
About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider of environmental and materials testing services and products to professionals and the general public.  The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies.

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]]> Education Environment Higher Education Leisure / Travel / Hotels WebWireID152345 Article Oregon Prepares for Possible Radioactive Tsunami Debris http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152343 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:27:37 EST EMSL Analytical offers testing services to analyze radioactive samples following the nuclear disaster in Japan.
 
Cinnaminson, NJ, February 3rd, 2012
 
This month, the Yamhill Valley News-Register published a story about how various Oregon agencies and groups are preparing for potentially radioactive debris to reach the coast.  Recently, they held a conference call to review Oregon's planned response as the one year anniversary of the Japanese earthquake and resulting tsunami approaches in early March.
 
Although most experts do not expect the debris to carry much radioactive material, area residents are still concerned.  The bulk of the debris is expected to begin arriving later in the year or into the beginning of next year.
 
Materials that may be contaminated with cesium are one significant concern.  According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 'The most common radioactive form of cesium is cesium-137. Another fairly common radioisotope is cesium-134. Cesium-137 is much more significant as an environmental contaminant than cesium-134.'
 
Nuclear reactor waste and accidental releases such as at the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear plant accidents did release some cesium into the environment.  The half-life of cesium-137 is 30.17 years. Because of the chemical nature of cesium, it moves easily through the environment which makes the cleanup of cesium-137 difficult.
 
Responding to concerns about radioactive debris reaching the shores of Oregon and surrounding states, EMSL Analytical has expanded their radiological sampling capacity.  The environmental laboratory has already witnessed an increase in the number of requests to perform Gamma Spectroscopy analyses. 
 
'The ability to measure Gamma isotopes that may have been released from the Japanese nuclear power plant allows EMSL to measure for things such as Cesium-134, Cesium-137, Iodine-131 and other radioactive elements,' reported Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President, Marketing at EMSL Analytical.  'Samples have already been processed to test food products, soils, vegetation and water matrices with some samples being able to be processed in as short as one day.'
 
To learn more about testing for radiological samples, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800)220-3675 or email info@EMSL.com.
 
About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider of environmental and materials testing services and products to professionals and the general public.  The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies. 

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]]> Architecture / Construction / Building Education Environment Higher Education Maritime / Marine WebWireID152343 Article Olin Business School Expert Says Super Bowl Ads Score Online Long Before Game's Kickoff http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152339 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:42:29 EST Advertisers get more bang for their buck via online viral marketing than buying a $3 million 30-second TV ad during the Super Bowl according to a marketing expert at Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis.
 
And the new trend of pre-releasing Super Bowl commercials online before the big game is diminishing the value of the broadcast ads even more says Seethu Seetharaman.
 
'Pre-releasing a teaser to a Super Bowl commercial certainly evokes interest for consumers to 'anticipate' what is going to come on Super Bowl Sunday, thus improving the quality of ad consumption,' says Seethu Seetharaman, the W. Patrick McGinnis Professor of Marketing at Olin Business School.
 
'But the $3-million-dollar question is whether that Super Bowl commercial will lead to incremental buying,' he says. 'Is there any significant return on investment for the $3 million spent? I doubt it.'
 
The average cost for a 30-second spot during this year's Super Bowl is $3.5 million, with some time slots costing as much as $4 million.
 
With the continuing trend toward viral commercial releases, Seetharaman advocates companies reconsider traditional television ads and focus their efforts on the Internet, saving them millions of dollars in the process.
 
'The return on investment for a viral ad is far greater, since it is much cheaper to get the commercial in front of viewers,' he says. 'A viral campaign, at best, produces incremental sales at zero cost, and at worst, produces a lot of social conversation without any incremental sales, like a well-noticed Super Bowl ad would, but without a $3 million spend,' he says.
 
Last year's Volkswagen ad with the child dressed up as Darth Vader has been viewed online more than 50 million times.
 
Seetharaman says a purely online viral ad campaign, without the actual television Super Bowl component, does not impose any prohibitive costs on a company.
 
'Water cooler conversation does not a purchase make. Just because a company spends $3 million or more for a 30-second ad does not automatically increase purchase of their product. Viral videos are cheaper to produce and have a much longer shelf life.'
 
The final purpose of the Super Bowl ad, Seetharaman says, is to stimulate sales, not to stimulate consumption of online videos.
 
'Fifty million hits for the Darth Vader ad on YouTube, advertising awards etc., will only give cold comfort to VW if the YouTube hits do not end up selling more VW cars,' he says.
 
'Take the 'Will It Blend' campaign from BlendTec, which was rolled out on YouTube. It not only reached online viewers running in to tens of millions, but more importantly, it increased BlendTec blender sales by 700 percent in the first few months of its rollout.
 
'That is what an effective promotional campaign must do.'

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]]> Advertising / Marketing Business Announcements Education Higher Education Multimedia / Online / Internet WebWireID152339 Article International Schools find India as a highly desirable destination http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152327 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:35:46 EST The conductive climate in India, as well as the people who are more open to new ideas, has made most of the cities in India and especially Bangalore a favorite place to set up international schools.

Bangalore boasts a number of international schools like Canadian International School, etc., a majority of them are located within the city limits or close to the city. Most of the Information Technology employees, expats, Multinational company personals prefer these schools for the quality of education and exposure it offers to their children. The percentage of globally travelling crowd who come to India has also seen an increase in recent times and these international schools provide an opportunity for their wards to continue in their previous curricula.

The international schools provide a cosmopolitan environment while adopting Indian culture, andhence attract the interest of NRI's who would want their children to learn Indian culture while getting the best education.  The syllabus adopted in most of the international schools is globally acclaimed. These schools follow practical learning and personalized style of education which develops analytical skills this is absolutely required for university education. Most of the students after completing their grade 12 get an entry into some of the best universities in the world.

The main attraction of the international schools is the total development they offer to their students. Along with the regular academic activities they also conduct various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities such as sports, music, drama, yoga, various clubs, and field trips. Students are provided with training appropriate for their learning process.

The difference in the type of education offered by these international schools, when compared to the exam oriented education offered by other schools in India, has created a tremendous demand for international schools in Bangalore and other major cities in India.

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]]> Education Youth / Children WebWireID152327 Article New Website Identifies Top Fitness Business Franchise Opportunities - - http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152311 Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:48:11 EST Fitness careers of all shapes and sizes continue to grow, with more promising jobs for personal trainers and coaches over the next decade, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Owning and operating a fitness franchise, then, can be both a lucrative and fulfilling career opportunity. A brand-new website at http://www.fitness-business-franchise.com/ offers details on a variety of popular fitness business franchise options.

'Not all fitness business franchises are built the same, so there is a lot to consider when it comes to fitness franchise cost, flexibility, location and more,' said John Spencer Ellis, founder of John Spencer Ellis Enterprises, a fitness and personal development solutions company, and the fitness business franchise site. 'This website is designed to help personal trainers, coaches and other fitness and wellness pros research and find the ideal fitness business franchise for them.'

Top-rated fitness business franchises include:
Intense Mixed Performance Accelerated Cross Training or IMPACT: A combination of fitness boot camps, group exercise and personal training that's offered as a turn-key fitness business franchise;
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Conditioning Coach: A fitness business that focuses on the multibillion dollar global MMA phenomenon;
TACTIX: A martial arts fitness business training that offers the benefits of a franchise business without the monthly franchise fees; it can be incorporated into an existing fitness franchise or run as a stand-along business.
Triathlon Coaching: The International Triathlon Coaching Association (ITCA) offers a unique triathlon coaching program and fitness business franchise online to support this growing multi-sport craze;
Adventure Boot Camp: The largest, most successful fitness boot camp business in the world, this boot camp blueprint includes guidance on exercises, marketing and business models and does not have any monthly, annual or franchise fees.


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In addition, the site includes information on fitness business coaching for fitness franchises, free fitness business training videos, a nutrition business blueprint that can be incorporated into a fitness franchise, fitness social media and marketing opportunities, and more.

About John Spencer Ellis Enterprises and Fitness Business Franchises
John Spencer Ellis Enterprises is a solutions provider for fitness and coaching professionals around the world, providing education, turn-key business programs, coaching and resources for new and advanced fitness and coaching professionals.  For more information about John Spencer Ellis Enterprises or fitness business franchise resources, please visit http://www.fitness-business-franchise.com/     

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]]> Advertising / Marketing Business Announcements Education Lifestyle / Society Sports WebWireID152311 Article New Jersey Divorce Attorney's New Website Offers Divorce Help http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152290 Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:36:03 EST One of the most experienced attorneys in New Jersey is now offering divorce help on the Internet. The website offers both experience and knowledge regarding New Jersey divorces and was built to make sure that people going through a divorce have the most accurate information.

New Jersey divorce attorney, Laura D'Orsi, is now offering help for those going through divorce on her new website, www.lauradorsilaw.com. This website combines her experience and knowledge regarding New Jersey divorces and makes it possible for people going through a divorce to have the most accurate information available to them.

The website, www.lauradorsilaw.com, offers a Question and Answer page where people can get basic information about divorce practices in New Jersey. From information on what steps one should take to start the divorce proceedings to more in depth information on mediation and collaborative divorces, the site visitor will leave with great knowledge of what must be done in their own divorce matter.

On the website, visitors will also have access to articles about divorces. For many, how to help their children during a divorce is a difficult thing, but with the information provided on this site, the situation will become much easier.

According to D'Orsi, "Divorce is a traumatic thing for everyone involved. By provided my clients with accurate information, they can lessen the stress they are dealing with. Being that divorce is especially hard on children, it is crucial that people have the means to make things easier on their children."


D'Orsi adds, "I created this website so people would have a place to go to get the information they need on how to get a divorce in New Jersey. Without the information, they may not get a fair share of what they accumulated during their marriage, including the rights to see or have a say in their children?s lives."

For more information on the divorce in New Jersey and the services of Laura D'Orsi, visit www.lauradorsilaw.com.

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]]> Business Announcements Education Legal Issues WebWireID152290 Article Cloud security company iomart calls on UK Government to make Kitemark for Child Online Safety compulsory for public sector http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152289 Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:33:40 EST iomart Group plc, one of the UK's leading cloud and web services companies, is today calling on the UK Government to insist that all public sector organisations with a duty of care to children should only purchase software products that have been awarded the BSI Kitemark for Child Online Safety.

iomart Group's stance follows the announcement today (2nd February 2012) by the Science and Technology Select Committee, that the UK Government should consider imposing safety standards on software sold  if self-regulation isn't adopted by the IT industry.

iomart's web security software Netintelligence, which provides internet protection for 100,000s of school children and families in the UK, is the first and only such software to carry the BSI Kitemark for Child Online Safety. Netintelligence was awarded the Kitemark by Children and Families Minister Tim Loughton in January 2011. So far, no other UK software company has taken up the accreditation and the Government has not supported the Kitemark publicly.

The BSI Kitemark for Child Online Safety is a certification scheme for internet website filtering software produced by software manufacturers. These products can be bought as stand-alone products from computer retailers or come as part of an operating system or ISP package. The software's ease of use, reliability, and performance must meet the scheme's strict criteria.

Angus MacSween, CEO of iomart Group plc, said: 'Back in 2007, iomart along with the British Standards Institute, OFCOM, the Home Office, several major UK child safety organisations and other private sector companies spent a considerable amount of time working on the specifications required for PAS 74 (Access control systems for the protection of children online), which ultimately became the BSI Kitemark for Online Child Safety.

Rather than yet another clarion call for more action, the UK Government could make a bold stance now. It should insist that all public sector organisations with a duty of care towards protecting children online, for example schools and local authorities, should only purchase products that have been awarded the Kitemark. That way other commercial companies will have to follow the lead of Netintelligence and iomart Group to provide software and services that the public can trust.'

iomart Group plc is ranked as one of the top web hosting companies in the world by HostReview and is Scottish Digital IT Company of the Year 2011. 

CTO Bill Strain was recently named IT Leader of the Year 2011 by IT Pro.
 

                                                                                    

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]]> Education Government High Tech Security Multimedia / Online / Internet Politics WebWireID152289 Article New Fitness Boot Camp Training Site Offers Online Training on Becoming a Boot Camp Instructor and Operating Boot Camp Fitness Business - http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152249 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:31:25 EST Boot camp fans who are interested in taking their passion for push-ups, speed drills and all-around challenge to the next level can now visit Fitness Boot Camp Training at http://www.bootcamp.mx/ to learn more about becoming a certified fitness boot camp instructor or launching a boot camp business.

Designed for personal trainers, coaches, fitness instructors and boot camp fans everywhere, the new site provides information on teaching fitness boot camp classes and operating boot camp businesses. Further, it offers details on the Adventure Boot Camp workout, the most popular and long-lasting boot camp system in the world, which offers online, self-paced training for boot camp instructors around the globe.  

'Teaching a fun, exciting and challenging boot camp class or running a fitness boot camp business is a rewarding career path, and we wanted to make finding the right boot camp training even easier,' said John Spencer Ellis, founder of John Spencer Ellis Enterprises, a fitness and personal development solutions company, as well as the Fitness Boot Camp Training site. 'The Adventure Boot Camp system includes complete training, instructor certification and a turnkey business system designed to ensure success with boot camps, which makes it a great option for boot camp lovers.'

In addition, the new website features other fitness business opportunities, including the Intense Mixed Performance Accelerated Cross Training (IMPACT) group fitness boot camp workout, TACTIX martial arts fitness boot camp classes and certification, personal fitness trainer online certification as well as free fitness boot camp and personal trainer business training videos.

'If you are serious about becoming a boot camp instructor, it only makes sense to do it right the first time. Let us help you find the best boot camp training and business opportunities for you and your lifestyle and interests,' Ellis added.

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About John Spencer Ellis Enterprises and Fitness Boot Camp Training
John Spencer Ellis Enterprises is a solutions provider for fitness and coaching professionals around the world, providing education, turn-key business programs, coaching and resources for new and advanced fitness and coaching professionals.  For more information about John Spencer Ellis Enterprises or Fitness Boot Camp training options online, please visit http://www.bootcamp.mx/

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]]> Business Announcements Education Entertainment Lifestyle / Society Sports WebWireID152249 Article Enrolment on the Rise, Despite Growing Student Living Costs http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152137 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:44:24 EST Despite the USA seeing the highest living costs in history, post secondary enrolment levels are still on the rise, with total numbers expected to hit 20,000,000 by 2016. Pre recession enrolment levels for degree granting institutions were 18,000,000 in 2008, with a steady growth of 200,000 additional students per year.

With the average family electricity bill rising $300 in the last five years and the consumer price index growing 3% in 2011, students are certainly feeling the pinch. Campus fees for living space is rising, tuition fees are rising; so why the continuous growth in enrolment?

One theory would be that during a recession period, unemployment levels typically hit all time highs and many people seek to improve their potential job security by pursuing further education. In 2010 10% of the US workforce was unemployed. Although this number has dropped to 8.5% in December 2011, that's still above the
pre-recession level of 5% in 2007.

Lindsey Hawkins from technicalschool.org tells us about her experiences in the sector:

'Generally speaking, when people can't find work then they tend to think about ways they can improve themselves and increase the likelihood of finding work. This often means more education and in some case means taking job specific training courses to obtain necessary certifications and degrees. By doing so, people believe they will not only stand out amongst stiff competition, but be better prepared for the next time the economy takes a turn for the worse.'

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]]> Education Government Higher Education Not for profit WebWireID152137 Article Expert on Body Transformations, Shawn Phillips, Shares Success Secrets in Interview with John Spencer Ellis - http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152103 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:49:46 EST Reaching clients, changing lives and great abs are just three of the hot topics in a brand-new, wide-ranging interview given by Shawn Phillips, author of the best-selling Strength for Life book, which is now available on John Spencer Ellis' online blog.

In the new online interview, Phillips and Ellis discuss time-tested methods for customer acquisition in the fitness business as well as creating relationships, marketing techniques, scientific studies, personal training and strength training, coaching, nutrition, breathing, challenges in the industry and much more. The video blog interview also covers both realistic and unrealistic body transformations.

'It is always a pleasure to sit down with one of the leading experts in health and fitness and talk about the latest issues in personal training, the best new books and resources, ways to find and keep personal training clients, and making a true transformation,' said Ellis, founder of John Spencer Ellis Enterprises, a fitness and personal development solutions company. 'Shawn offers realistic, interesting and up-to-date real-life experience and research that anyone can benefit from. From coaching to nutrition to supplements to exercises, Shawn is a true pro.'
Phillips is a leader in one of the top sports nutrition companies, EAS, and a major driving force behind the successful book Body for Life. Phillips and Ellis also discuss various supplements and nutrition in the video blog.

'In my opinion, coaching and community are the two biggest keys to success in fitness,' Phillips said. 'While I'm a big believer in nutritional supplements, the only reason I became a cycler is the power of community and the support this community has given me. I believe in the mind-body aspect of training, too – bringing your full awareness and presence into your fitness practice and into your nutrition practice. That's where coaching comes in.'
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About John Spencer Ellis Enterprises
John Spencer Ellis Enterprises is a solutions provider for fitness and coaching professionals around the world, providing education, turn-key business programs, coaching and resources for new and advanced fitness and coaching professionals.  For more information about John Spencer Ellis Enterprises or the Shawn Phillips video blog interview on body transformation, please visit http://johnspencerellis.com/shawn-phillips-interview-with-john-spencer-ellis-body-transformations-and-success-strategies/

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]]> Biometrics Business Announcements Education Medical / Pharmaceuticals Supplementary Medicine / Nutrition WebWireID152103 Article Comedian John Heffron Joins John Spencer Ellis To Help People Harness Their 'Inner Heckler' and Focus on Positive in New Online Training Course - http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152061 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:26:48 EST No matter how famous you are and no matter how many times you've done a routine successfully, everyone is susceptible to the negative, doubting voices of the 'inner heckler,' even the winner of the 'Last Comic Standing.' To help tame those voices and reframe the focus to success, stand-up comic John Heffron has joined fitness and personal development guru John Spencer Ellis to offer new online training that helps people find personal success at http://www.innerheckler.com.

The online training covers the reasons people fail to reach their full potential in fitness, wellness, coaching and lifestyle training and what they can do to turn that around, including planning for success, being present and engaged, and focusing on the things done well. The Inner Heckler program can help people who have struggled with diets, panic attacks, procrastination, exercise, excuses and more.

'Believe it or not, we have about 50,000 thoughts per day, which can have a huge impact on our state of mind and our overall success,' said Ellis. 'We'll help you harness those inner conversations for the good, so you can make small, smart and specific choices that help you achieve your goals and find greater enjoyment in life.'

The Inner Heckler training teaches participants the five keys to taking control of the inner heckler and turning it into a fan instead of a foe as well as effective techniques for improving the quality of thoughts, focus and goal achievement.

'As a stand-up comic on stage or on TV, I have no room to second-guess myself. I have to be 100 percent in the 'yes, I can do this' department,' said Heffron, who uses positive self-talk, neuro-linguistic programming, life coaching and more for personal success. 'Now aside from performing comedy all over the country, my joy comes from helping you reach your full potential by learning to silence that voice that – until now – was likely stealing your dreams.  It would be an honor to help you make all of your dreams come true.  That's what Standing Up to Your Inner Heckler is all about.'

The online training includes a personal road map to success that comes from facing and standing up to the inner heckler, education delivered via streaming video, audio lessons and ebooks with immediate access, a free eBook called Change Your Mind – Change Your Life, comedy breaks, an online forum and much more.

About John Spencer Ellis Enterprises and the Inner Heckler
John Spencer Ellis Enterprises is a solutions provider for fitness and coaching professionals around the world, providing education, turn-key business programs, coaching and resources for new and advanced fitness and coaching professionals.  For more information about John Spencer Ellis Enterprises or to learn more about the Inner Heckler online training, please visit http://www.innerheckler.com


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]]> Business Announcements Education Entertainment Lifestyle / Society Television WebWireID152061 Article AST Expands EVOC-101 Web™ Product Offering http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152029 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:19:52 EST Murray, UT, January 26, 2012 – Applied Simulation Technologies, Inc. (AST) announces that several variations have been added to EVOC-101 Web™. The new versions enhance the usability of the proven online driver training program.
 
AST created EVOC-101 Web™ to provide convenient online training for police and emergency vehicle drivers. It has been shown to improve driver performance scores and reduce accidents. The new versions include Fire and EMT, No Oncoming Lanes, Metric, and a translated version for French speaking Canadians. In addition, AST offers branding of the program for those customers seeking a product with a custom look.

'EVOC-101 Web's success is measured by its ability to change behavior of emergency drivers by giving them a heightened awareness of the hazards encountered when running lights and siren.  Its popularity induced requests from customers for modifications and gave us the opportunity to create the four versions of the basic program,' said Reginald Welles, President & CEO of AST. 'Our instructional design strategy allows us to take advantage of the interactive properties available for online programs making EVOC-101 Web one of the most compelling low cost solutions to quickly reduce risk of crashes for emergency vehicle operators.'
 
About Applied Simulation Technologies, Inc.
AST develops online, simulator-based, and custom driver training solutions for police, emergency response, commercial truck, fleet, and teen drivers. AST combines extensive experience in instructional and simulator systems design with knowledgeable subject matter experts to create training solutions that have been proven to train safer drivers and reduce accidents. Further information may be obtained at AST's website: www.appliedsimtech.com. 

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]]> Education Government Health Care / Hospitals Workforce Management / Human Resources WebWireID152029 Article Brand New Higher Level Teaching Assistant Course Now Available from NCC Home Learning! http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152012 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:47:01 EST NCC Home Learning are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new distance learning course, the Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma (HLTA).

This home study programme has been developed to enable those working, or hoping to work, in a Child Care or Teaching setting the role of 'Higher Level teaching assistant' (HLTA), to acquire and develop a level of understanding and skills that will help them to work effectively in the role of a 'Higher Level Teaching Assistant' (HLTA).

The job role of a Higher Level Teaching Assistant is both fascinating and rewarding.  Higher Level Teaching Assistants work closely alongside fully qualified teachers and provide valuable support for learning activities. HLTAs can work right across the curriculum, from acting as specialist assistants for specific subjects or departments, to helping to develop lesson plans and support materials.

The course modules within the Higher Level Teaching Assistant Diploma are based around the professional standards for HLTA status outlined by the TDA.
Learners can now study the fully accredited Higher Level Teaching Assistant course with a deposit from as little as £59.99 plus with this course, NCC Home Learning's students will receive 12 months full, personalised tutor support.

The Higher Level Teaching Assistant is the newest addition to NCC Home Learning's highly popular Child Care and Teaching Assistant faculty.  Related home study courses in this area include Teaching Assistant Diploma, Child Care Diploma and the Autism Awareness Certificate.

Mrs T Goodwin who recently completed the Teaching Assistant Diploma said… 'I would certainly recommend NCC Home learning to anyone wanting to further their education.  Being a mum and holding down a job I found that working at your own pace was very beneficial to me…the NCC team helped me gain the qualification I wanted to obtain.

NCC Home Learning, established for over 14years, has a catalogue of over 350 distance learning courses to choose from in a range of subjects from Criminology and life coaching courses to Wedding and Event Planning. 

Plus, with discounts of up to 20% throughout January now is the ideal time to enrol on a distance learning course!

ENDS.

If you would like further information on the courses NCC Home Learning provides
call us on 0800 970 2522
email enquiries@ncchomelearning.co.uk
visit: http://www.ncchomelearning.co.uk
 

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]]> Education Higher Education WebWireID152012 Article New Personal Trainer Website Offers Latest Information on Personal Training Education, Classes and Certification - - http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152002 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:15:57 EST A career field expected to grow through the next decade, personal training combines fitness, education and business in one exciting position. Personal trainers and aspiring trainers who are interested in affordable, online, accredited personal training certification can now visit http://www.personaltrainers.ws/ to learn more about the latest in personal training education and certification.

In particular, the site at http://www.personaltrainers.ws/ provides information on the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) Personal Trainer certification, a four-year accredited certification (most are only two years) and the most visual personal training education available. The online training also incorporates business methods and information on running a successful personal training business.

'The NESTA Personal Trainer certification is the only four-year certification in the industry, not to mention that it is affordable and completely self-paced, so you can go as fast as you want,' said John Spencer Ellis, founder of John Spencer Ellis Enterprises, a fitness and personal development solutions company, and the online personal trainer certification. 'If you are thinking about taking the next step in your personal training and fitness career, you can learn more about this rewarding job and understand what it takes to get started.'

In addition the NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). NESTA also offers program on sports nutrition, mixed martial arts training, triathlon coaching, yoga and Pilates, fitness boot camps and many more that can be combined with a personal fitness training education and certification.

'As a personal trainer, you want to have the latest strategies and techniques for earning more money and succeeding as a respected personal trainer, which is exactly what we offer,' Ellis added.

 

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About John Spencer Ellis Enterprises and Personal Training Education
John Spencer Ellis Enterprises is a solutions provider for fitness and coaching professionals around the world, providing education, turn-key business programs, coaching and resources for new and advanced fitness and coaching professionals.  For more information about John Spencer Ellis Enterprises or personal training courses, certification and education, please visit http://www.personaltrainers.ws/  

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]]> Business Announcements Education Health Care / Hospitals Lifestyle / Society Supplementary Medicine / Nutrition WebWireID152002 Article Young Americans Recognize The Impact Of Innovation On U.S. Economy And Personal Lives According To New Survey http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151984 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:25:29 EST Cambridge, Mass. - The 2012 Lemelson-MIT Invention Index1, announced today, indicates that young Americans are acutely aware of the importance of invention and innovation in their personal lives, and within the context of the nation's economy. Yet most feel there are factors that would prevent them from furthering education in or entering inventive fields, posing a threat to the pool of future U.S. innovators and the country's economic prosperity.

A Threat to U.S. Innovation

The annual Lemelson-MIT Invention Index, which gauges Americans' perceptions about invention and innovation, surveyed Americans ages 16 – 25. When asked about how new technology like smartphones and tablets influences and impacts their personal lives, 40 percent of respondents said they couldn't imagine their life without it. Americans also have a clear understanding of the role invention and innovation play in the health of the nation with nearly half (47 percent) saying that a lack of invention will hurt the U.S. economy. Those surveyed, however, may not be the ones to take-on the challenge; 60 percent say there are factors that could keep them from pursuing an education or career in science, technology, engineering or math - fields that yield invention and lead to innovation.

Thomas Edison Chosen over Steve Jobs as Greatest Innovator

Though part of the 'Apple Generation,' many young Americans surprisingly chose Thomas Edison (54 percent) over Steve Jobs (24 percent) as the greatest innovator of all time, demonstrating that education around the history of invention exists in today's curriculum. However, it may not be strong enough to inspire young Americans to make the leap into innovative fields themselves. When asked what other factors would stop them from pursuing innovation-driving fields, nearly half (45 percent) said that invention is not given enough attention in their school.
Additionally, 28 percent said their education left them unprepared to enter these fields.

'Hands-on invention activities are critical, but few too many students have opportunities to learn and develop their inventive skills,' said Leigh Estabrooks, the Lemelson-MIT Program's invention education officer. 'This year's survey revealed that less than half of respondents have done things like used a drill or hand-held power tool, or made something out of raw materials in the past year. We must engage students in these types of invention experiences as well as provide a strong STEM education to drive future innovators.'

Driving Future Innovators

American youth feel that education is most in need of a new, inventive solution, more than other fields like healthcare, energy and finance. They also believe there are several ways to generate aspiring inventors by reforming learning experiences both in and out of the classroom. Fifty-four percent said including invention projects during school, or a creative field trip could be a solution; while 52 percent said simply giving students a place to develop an invention could do the trick.

Outside of the classroom, a majority (80 percent) expressed interest in education training courses to help them become more inventive and creative. Fifty-eight percent said an opportunity to participate in an invention-related national service co-op, such as a training program where aspiring inventors can 'shadow' working professionals in science, technology, engineering and math would encourage aspiring inventors in the U.S.

Joshua Schuler, executive director of the Lemelson-MIT Program, supports such ideas. 'These encouraging statistics show that young Americans have an interest in learning more about invention. At the Lemelson-MIT Program our mission is to celebrate and inspire invention. We invite communities to join us by giving youth access to role models and hands-on programs like InvenTeams to help them become more inventive in their personal and professional lives.'

Now in its ninth year, the Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam Initiative inspires and empowers youth to invent by engaging students in creative thinking, problem-solving and hands-on learning. Granted up to $10,000 each, InvenTeams create and pursue a yearlong invention project addressing real-world problems such as energy efficiency and disaster relief.


About the Lemelson-MIT Program

celebrating innovation, inspiring youth

The Lemelson-MIT Program celebrates outstanding innovators and inspires young people to pursue creative lives and careers through invention.

Jerome H. Lemelson, one of U.S. history's most prolific inventors, and his wife Dorothy founded the Lemelson-MIT Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1994. It is funded by The Lemelson Foundation and administered by the School of Engineering. The Foundation sparks, sustains and celebrates innovation and the inventive spirit. It supports projects in the U.S. and developing countries that nurture innovators and unleash invention to advance economic, social and environmentally sustainable development. To date The Lemelson Foundation has donated or committed more than U.S. $150 million in support of its mission. http://web.mit.edu/invent.

1 The 2012 Lemelson-MIT Invention Index survey was conducted by Kelton Research December 9-15, 2011, using an internet-based, multiple-choice format. The sample size of 1,000 respondents, ages 16-25, at the 95 percent confidence level would equate to + or – 3.1 percent margin of error had this been a random sample.*Please refer to the survey as the Lemelson-MIT Invention Index.

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]]> Education Financial Markets Higher Education Lifestyle / Society Youth / Children WebWireID151984 Article Change a life with click2cause.com http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151894 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:06:28 EST Ontario, CA, Jan. 23, 2012 -- It is now possible for people to change someone's life with just the simple click of a computer mouse.  That one little relationship between the finger on a hand and the palm-sized piece of computer hardware that people spend countless hours clicking and ticking the day away with that makes a computer, well… do 'something' …can make a difference and change someone else's world - from five miles away to thousands of miles away.  People everywhere can now try online fund-raising to change a life.

How can a computer click can really do that – change a life?  Today's society clicks all the time on Facebook, Twitter, emails, the latest and greatest 'laughing baby' video uploaded to YouTube.  Think about it though… do any of these clicks really help someone in the true sense of the word?

By clicking on click2cause, it is now possible to support AnimEscape, a shelter in Canada for animals that need care while their owners escape domestic violence, or help to alleviate poverty in Kenya with Poverty Alleviation.  If someone loves to ice skate and wants to see other kids who can't afford skates get a pair so that they can reach for their dreams, they can just click…click…click and donate to change a life with Skates for Kids.  Imagine helping to finance the dreams of a future Olympic Skater.  A click can change lives when one clicks on click2cause.

So what exactly is click2cause?  It's a website (http://www.click2cause.com) that was created to bring together organizations and individuals - ONLINE - so that everyone can just click to donate to causes that people feel are important. 

An example is the Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund.   Just by clicking, someone can donate to help a child of a U.S. soldier who has died in Afghanistan or Iraq to be able to go to college. The fund gives college grants to those in need.  One of these children could receive an education that might otherwise not happen without support…that's changing a life.  That's what makes click2cause so fantastic and rewarding.  A click made changes a life.  How often does clicking on a laughing baby on a YouTube video change a life?  Laughter is good for the soul, but why not change a life?

Teachers Helping Teachers is a fund created by a teacher who is planning a trip to Kenya with other educators to actually work with local teachers there on how to educate children so that impoverished village peoples can create a future for their children.  This teacher is paying for half the trip out of her own funds, and just needs clicks and donations to change probably more than one just one life.  People have the resources…the desire to help… the heart to help…they have the click.

Click2cause isn't just for donors either; if there is an organization or a worthy cause someone wants to start or represent, the click2cause online fund-raising community is there to take the fund-raiser through the steps to take their cause online.  Visit click2cause.com for more information about online fund-raising and start supporting today.  Click2cause is only one click away…for anyone to change a life.
 
 
For more information, contact:
 
Chris Des Roches, Founder,
info@click2cause.com
909.237.6134
Address:
Click2Cause
370 Stone Road West
Box 25085
Guelph ON N1G 4T4
Canada
 
Advertising:
ads@click2cause.com
 

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]]> Animals / Pets Education Lifestyle / Society Multimedia / Online / Internet Publishing / Information Services WebWireID151894 Article Poor Pay, Political correctness and poor student behaviour deterring would be maths teachers http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151884 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:47:58 EST Remember the slogan Education, Education, Education? It could be argued that this was a somewhat noble, perhaps idealistic vision of the future of the direction of education in the United Kingdom, under the leadership of the then Prime Minister Tony Blair back in 1997.

13 years of new Labour has taken its toll on education in the UK. Standards have fallen to the extent that in core subjects like GCSE Maths it requires a mere 20% to pass. Teachers are under ever increasing pressure to meet deadlines and fill in mountains of meaningless paper work to satisfy the bureaucrats. This coupled with the increasing levels of violence directed towards teachers, politically correct minefields to traverse; it is little wonder why anybody would want to become a teacher in modern Britain today. Alarmingly the pay that teachers get is less than that of a bin man, hardly reflective of the hard work and hardships that teachers in the UK have to endure. According to recent statistics, 900 pupils per day are suspended for violence against teachers that include assaulted and verbal abuse. The figures from the department of education, include racist abuse, threatening behaviour and racist abuse. In total they show school children were suspended on 166,900 occasions for assault or abuse. Pupils were expelled on 2,460 occasions. Tackling bad behaviour remains a priority for the new coalition government.

Maths revision expert and CEO of Top Grade Tutoring Steven Britton believe that the situation is getting worse with regards the shortage of teachers, particularly in subjects such as Maths. 'Maths graduates are more likely to pursue jobs in the private sector where pay and working conditions are far better'. According to Mr Britton if more graduates are not found as a matter of urgency to go into teaching then the consequences for a whole generation of 11 to 16 year olds will be devastating.  The CBI raised concerns too over basic skills, the annual education and skills survey suggests that many employers (around 44%) have to invest on remedial training for school and college leavers. Some 69% of businesses complained also about inadequate business and customer awareness and 55% highlighted poor self management skills.

For more information about maths please visit http://www.topmathsdvd.co.uk 

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]]> Education Higher Education WebWireID151884 Article Aba Group Advises Local Schools and Academies to Start 2012 With a Financial Health Check http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151764 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST With the beginning of the New Year, many people are trying to stick to New Year resolutions and are making changes to ensure that 2012, will be a good year.
 
These changes need not be limited to an individual's lifestyle however, as Bolton's specialist Business Insurance Brokers, the aba Group, advise local schools and academies on how to kick start the year in great financial health.
 
One of aba Group's Directors, Lynne Eckersley, states:
 
'Many people associate the New Year with a new start or a time for change. After coming back from a holiday, many discover a newfound motivation to get things done. Whether it's to investigate new suppliers, reinvigorating their brand or just to do things differently, it's a great time to evaluate where you are and how you could improve your situation in preparation for the surprises 2012 is likely to bring. Examining your finances and risk management activities, can be a great way to start, just in case those surprises are of the undesirable ilk'.
 
One of the key tenets of good financial management is managing risks. This is particularly true of schools, academies and other educational institutions, as the scope for accidents and issues can be great.
 
'When you are responsible for the education and wellbeing of hundreds, if not thousands of pupils, you need to ensure that you're covered in the event that something should go wrong, whether that's a claim as the result of an accidental injury, or to replace damaged equipment and teaching materials as a result of building or infrastructure damage' says Ms Eckersley
 
The issue with managing risks in schools and academies is the unique nature of the institution itself. No two schools are the same and so off-the-shelf schools and academies insurance policies are just not feasible. Oakfields Community College in Middlesbrough is one such example, it teaches the majority of its classes through the prism of entrepreneurship; so not only are classes conducted differently, but the education of their pupils also includes off-site visits as part of their ongoing education to sell things, meet investors, and more. As these pupils are encouraged to begin businesses of their own, there is no telling how a collapsed venture might affect the school, or how a business success might be managed.
 
'It is commonplace in universities for students to sign away all intellectual property arising from their studies, to the university. If such a process is not in place at the school, how would the success of a spin off venture be managed? Who would actually own it? Could the school be liable legally if things went wrong? Such stark differences between academic institutions emphasizes the need for tailored academies insurance and schools insurance to bridge the cracks in cover' says Ms Eckersley
 
If school governors are serious about safeguarding their school and the interests of their pupils an parents, an assessment of their risk assessment practices is crucial. Where damages and accidents occur, the initial costs can be huge and can disrupt the normal teaching regime, and so schools insurance should be in place to help them cover the initial outlay for settling any claims and paying for any replacements and repairs, so that teaching can resume as quickly as possible.

'If any local schools or academies would like any further advice on how to manage their risks to guard against unexpected costs over the coming year, we'd be happy to help' adds Ms Eckersley
 
 
 
 
 
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About aba Group:
aba Group has been operating in Bolton for years, headed by Managing Director Graham Webster and fellow Director Lynne Eckersley, they have 70 years' experience in the industry between them. Their specialist coverage spans Academy School Insurance, directors, officers, contractors, engineers, landlords and a whole host of other professional roles and activities; which has seen them become the go-to business insurance brokers locally.
 
For further information contact:
Email: insure@abagroup.co.uk
Website: www.abagroup.co.uk

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]]> Business Announcements Education Higher Education Insurance Legal Issues WebWireID151764 Article The Spencer Institute Offers Full Spectrum of Online Life Coaching Training and Certification http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151773 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:50:47 EST The Spencer Institute's life coach training and education provides holistic training that is designed to help others in all aspects of their lives. With a full breadth of life coaching certificates and options at http://www.lifecoachingcertificate.com/, The Spencer Institute provides online certification in a full range of life coaching disciplines, including Life Strategies Coach, Wellness Coach, Stress Management Coach, Food Psychology Coach, Holistic Life Coach, Food Psychology Coach and many other coaching disciplines.

The online training and certification courses include self-paced manuals and online learning that encompass practical skills, research, the latest tips, tools and techniques as well as business models and systems that help more people succeed in life coaching careers. Life coach training is ideal for health and wellness professionals, personal chefs, personal trainers, nurses and more.

'We offer a full range of solutions and career options for life coaches of all levels and disciplines,' said Dr. John Spencer Ellis, CEO and president of The Spencer Institute and creator of the online life coaching certifications. 'A life coach can make a real difference in a client's life, so we give our students the best tips, tools and advice on establishing a fulfilling career that they will love and thrive in for decades to come.'
The online certifications include CD manuals, DVD lessons and online exams. In addition, the Spencer Institute offers a special 28-day life coaching program for just $1 online as well as its full list of its ongoing life coaching certifications and trainings.
'When you enroll in a Spencer Institute life coaching program, you learn at your own pace in the comfort of your own home, while enjoying the latest training and science as well as business information that will make launching a life coaching, food coaching or wellness coaching business that much easier,' Ellis added.

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About the Spencer Institute and Life Coaching Certification
Founded by Dr. John Spencer Ellis, an international leader in wellness coaching, personal development and fitness, The Spencer Institute offers life coaching, holistic education, nutrition coaching, sports psychology and wellness training certification programs delivered in online and distance learning formats that are designed to provide a step-by-step blueprint to success. The programs were developed to help people find the career of their dreams while helping others live better lives. For more information about the Spencer Institute or the online life coaching certificate programs, please visit http://www.lifecoachingcertificate.com/  

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