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Dress Rehearsal Organised to Test Operations for the Olympic Torch Relay

February 22, 2012 admin Colleges And Universities

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Dress rehearsal organised to test operations for the Olympic Torch Relay


(PRWEB) February 21, 2012

Today the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) confirms that a full dress rehearsal to test the operations around the Olympic Torch Relay – presented by Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung – will take place on the Leicester to Peterborough stretch of the Relay route on Friday 20 April 2012. The primary objective is to test the convoy, crew and communications procedures in advance of the 70-day Relay, rather than encourage people to line the streets as the convoy passes through communities.


     Full dress rehearsal to test the operations around the Olympic Torch Relay will take place on 20 April
    Rehearsal will recreate the Leicester to Peterborough stretch of the 70-day relay
    Search begins for inspirational students to carry the Torch on the rehearsal route

The Leicester to Peterborough stretch has been selected as it represents a typical but technically challenging day on the Relay. The 80-mile route takes in both rural and urban locations and allows every element of the Relay to be tested including convoy splits – when a Torchbearer splits from the convoy to take in a route the convoy cannot access – and alternate modes of transport, including a train and a rescue boat.

Sebastian Coe, Chair of LOCOG, said: `The dress rehearsal will give us the chance to test many of our operations around the Olympic Torch Relay. Test events are a vital part of our operations in preparing for all of the events that are part of the 2012 Games. We are also looking forward to working with the 100 inspirational people who will play an essential role in helping us to test how we will operate during the Relay.

‘The Olympic Torch Relay will be the UK’s moment to shine. We are looking forward to showcasing the historical and social diversity of the UK and celebrating the achievements of the Torchbearers when the Relay starts its journey in May.’

The day starts in Leicester and finishes in Peterborough. The test convoy will travel through Quorn, Loughborough, Hoton, Wymeswold, Asfordby, Melton Mowbray, Langham, Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford. Details of the exact vehicle numbers and roads to be taken will be released by LOCOG and the host local authorities in March to ensure the host communities have plenty of time to plan and make arrangements for the day.

Procedures to be tested on the day will include timings, convoy movement, radio communications, the collection and drop off of Torchbearers, route markings, traffic management and security operations. The rehearsal is the culmination of a series of operational relay tests which have already taken place. These have focused on a range of areas including torch performance, hotel operations and the vehicle convoy.

Hugh Robertson, Minister for Sport and the Olympics, said: ‘The Olympic Torch Relay will give towns across the whole country their moment in the spotlight and celebrate the torch bearers who contribute so positively to their local communities. This dress rehearsal will help ensure that the torch relay goes smoothly.’

The dress rehearsal will involve participants from the Royal College of the Blind, Loughborough College and Leicester, De Montfort, Loughborough and Northampton universities who will carry unlit Torches. The Torches carried on the day will not be lit as the Olympic Flame is not lit until 10 May 2012. As with the Relay itself, each participant will have an inspirational story and will have their nomination supported by their place of study. Podium, the Further and Higher Education Unit for the 2012 Games, is working with the above mentioned institutions to find students who inspire others and make a difference to their school or community. Local authorities from the rehearsal route will also nominate participants.

James Williams, Director, Olympic Torch Relay, The Coca-Cola Company, said: ‘The Olympic Torch Relay will be amazing and we’re really looking forward to putting our plans to the test at the dress rehearsal. We can’t wait for May when the Relay begins and we can start celebrating the inspirational Coca-Cola Future Flames who have been chosen to be Olympic Torchbearers. We’re also excited to be bringing music and celebration to every corner of the UK and encouraging everyone to move to the beat of London 2012 wherever they live.’

Sally Hancock, Director, 2012 Partnership and Group Sponsorship at Lloyds Banking Group, said: ‘As the National Presenting Partner of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Lloyds TSB is bringing the Olympic Flame closer to our customers and communities. For Lloyds TSB, the Relay binds all of our programmes together in 2012; allowing us to continue to take the inspiration and excitement of the Games to the heart of communities across the U.K. Our Torchbearers will be representing their local communities, Local Heroes will be carrying the Flame for their sport and young athletes all over the UK; schools will be lining the route and helping us celebrate along the way, and with branches on nearly every high street we’re inviting our customers and the local community to celebrate with us as the Torch passes their front doors. The test event brings us one step closer to the start of the Relay and the moment when every corner of Britain will start to feel the excitement of London 2012.’

Mr Sunny Hwang, Vice President & Head of Global Sports Marketing, Samsung Electronics, said: ‘Samsung, as a Presenting Partner of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay, supports the most participative and successful Olympic Torch Relay to make London 2012 ‘Everyone’s Olympic Games’ through our wireless technologies.

‘Samsung believes London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay will bring memorable and inspirational moments to everyone in the UK and around the world. We will play a key role in delivering the excitement of the Olympic Torch Relay and make our every effort to ensure seamless operation through a complete full dress rehearsal.’

Gareth Smith, Head of Podium, said: ‘Colleges and Universities have made an unparalleled contribution towards the London 2012 Games and we are delighted that students will be integrally involved in supporting the dress rehearsal for the Olympic Torch Relay. The Further and Higher Education sectors have already played a vital role in hosting pre-Games training camps, supplying volunteers and undertaking cutting edge research.’

The Olympic Torch Relay will start at Land’s End, Cornwall on the morning of 19 May 2012. On leaving Land’s End, the Olympic Flame will travel an estimated 8,000 miles around the UK giving thousands of communities and individuals their moment to shine as the Olympic Flame comes to a place near them.

For further information please contact the London 2012 Press Office.

Notes to editors:

About the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Presenting Partners:

As the longest standing Presenting Partner of the Olympic Torch Relay, Coca-Cola will be using its heritage and experience to spread excitement across the UK ahead of London 2012. Coca-Cola’s national nomination campaign – Future Flames – has focused on finding inspirational young people from across the country to have the once in a lifetime opportunity to carry the Olympic Flame. This summer Coca-Cola will celebrate these Future Flames: young people who use their passions in areas like sport and physical activity, music and dance, and community and the environment; to spread happiness in their local communities. Find out more at: http://www.coca-cola.co.uk/olympic-games

As the only National Presenting Partner of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay, Lloyds TSB will be taking the spirit and inspiration of the Olympic Flame right to the heart of communities across the UK. As part of Lloyds Banking Group, Bank of Scotland will be the National Presenting Partner in Scotland. Schools can be right at the heart of the celebrations through our Flame Followers programme, giving them access to free resources to get their pupils inspired and excited about the Olympic Torch Relay (schools can register at http://www.lloydstsb.com/flamefollowers) Customers can be the first to hear how they can follow the Olympic Flame, through our customer-exclusive programme Trackside.

As a Presenting Partner of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay, Samsung aims to encourage everyone to be part of the greatest show on Earth to make London 2012 ‘Everyone’s Olympic Games.’ We aspire to offer new and memorable experiences for everyone around the world through our own innovative and smart wireless technology. Samsung is providing 1,360 Torchbearers, who have “gone the extra mile” by contributing to the local communities, through its worldwide public nomination campaign. In total over 25,000 nominations were received. Samsung will support towns and cities to celebrate the exciting moment of the Torch Relay and help showcase Great Britain’s cultural landmarks to provide a more enjoyable experience to everyone. The evening celebrations that will be staged by Samsung in 66 towns and cities throughout the Olympic Flame’s journey across the UK, will allow Samsung to entertain the community they are visiting. The Samsung caravan, complete with LED screen on the side showcasing runners and goodwill messages, will follow the Torchbearers around the UK cheering up everyone to celebrate the Torch Relay with music and interaction with local communities. It is Samsung’s ambition that London 2012 will be an event that reaches and involves more people than on any other Olympic Games occasion. To learn more about Samsung’s London 2012 Olympic programme, please visit http://www.samsung.com/london2012.

The Supporters of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay are:

Worldwide Olympic Partners Procter and Gamble and Visa, Tier One Partners adidas, BMW, BP, British Airways, BT and EDF, Tier Three Providers Aggreko, Holiday Inn and NATURE VALLEY.

London 2012 Games partners:

The Worldwide Olympic Partners who support the London 2012 Olympic Games and the National Olympic Committees around the world are Coca-Cola, Acer, Atos, Dow Chemical Company, GE, McDonald’s, Omega, Panasonic, Procter and Gamble, Samsung and Visa.

LOCOG has seven domestic Tier One Partners – adidas, BMW, BP, British Airways, BT, EDF and Lloyds TSB. There are seven domestic Tier Two Supporters – Adecco, ArcelorMittal, Cadbury, Cisco, Deloitte, Thomas Cook and UPS.

There are now twenty-eight domestic Tier Three Suppliers and Providers – Aggreko, Airwave, Atkins, Boston Consulting Group, CBS Outdoor, Crystal CG, Eurostar, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, G4S, GSK, Gymnova, Heathrow Airport, Heineken UK, Holiday Inn, John Lewis, McCann Worldgroup, Mondo, NATURE VALLEY, Next, Nielsen, Populous, Rapiscan Systems, Rio Tinto, Technogym, Thames Water, Ticketmaster, Trebor and Westfield.

There is one domestic Tier One Paralympic Games-only Partner, Sainsbury’s and one domestic Tier Three Paralympic Games-only Supplier, Otto Bock. The London 2012 Paralympic Games also acknowledges the support of the National Lottery.

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Accountable Care Community of Practice Broadening Membership

February 21, 2012 admin Colleges And Universities

Accountable Care Community of Practice Broadening Membership












Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) February 20, 2012

The Accountable Care Community of Practice (ACCoP) today announced the acceptance of expanded membership applications through April 1, 2012.

Established in February, 2011 in anticipation of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Shared Savings regulation and to aid the acceleration of private sector initiatives, the ACCoP is a consortium of healthcare information technology and healthcare delivery leadership organizations collaborating to benefit care providers and health systems developing care coordination and ACO models.

“Our founding goals are focused on education, leadership, policy matters and the sharing of best practices,” said ACCoP co-chair Ben Wilson of Intel Corporation. “Our overriding goal is really to aid the effective and efficient adoption of health IT and care models to support the emergence of new payment and delivery programs we believe will continue to grow.”

Membership applications and instructions can be found at http://www.accountablecarecop.com.

Current steering committee organizations include AT&T Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., Dell Inc., Deloitte LLP, the eHealth Initiative, GE Healthcare, Greenway Medical Technologies, Inc., the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), Hewlett-Packard Development Company, LP, Intel Corporation, Intelligent Healthcare, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, Microsoft Corp, OptumHealth, the Premier healthcare alliance, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and Siemens Healthcare.

“Since our founding a year ago, the Community of Practice has established effective ways to develop and communicate a consensus toward best practices that can set a national standard for not only sustainable and preventive care delivery, but in identifying and addressing the needs of providers and healthcare systems proactively embracing and navigating Shared Savings and related payment and delivery programs,” said ACCoP Co-Chair Justin Barnes of Greenway Medical Technologies. “As CMS and private sector models form and accountable care becomes a reality, we welcome continued thought leadership that can only strengthen our healthcare system.”

For more information, contact Martina Clark at info(at)accountablecarecop(dot)com

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AirBagIt: When It?s Time to Tow, It?s What You Know

February 20, 2012 admin Colleges And Universities

AirBagIt: When It’s Time to Tow, It’s What You Know











AirBagIt


Mesa, Arizona (PRWEB) February 18, 2012

AirBagIt.com has launched a new online educational forum designed specifically to help customers understand the technically intricate world of towing kits.

Alongside its new, trendsetting “Knowledge Base 101” – which overflows with definitions and directions designed to help customers understand their new parts and get them to perform optimally – AirBagIt this week premiered its specialized “Towing Kits Knowledge Base,” an in-depth exploration of towing kit installations and procedures.

“In any industry, on any level, even the best products have to be installed properly, or they’ll never work,” Joe Morrow, president of AirBagIt.com, said in a press statement issued today. “That means truly understanding every part’s purpose and functionality before you even attempt to plug it in. We designed the ‘Towing Kits Knowledge Base’ to give customers that exacting level of detail and wisdom, so they’ll be able to install our towing kits and get the best possible use out of them.”

The “Towing Kits Knowledge Base” includes numerous photographs, cautionary tales about installation mishaps and one-on-one comparisons between customizable AirBagIt.com products and competitors’ one-size-fits-all kits. Among other things, the database explains why it may be worth the time and effort to relocate exhaust or shock absorbers, why simply installing air springs on a truck won’t necessarily make it run smoother and how AirBagIt.com’s advanced Inboard Towing Kit installs inside the frame and over the axle, requiring only 30 PSI to lift (as opposed to 120 PSI with other brands) and still riding smooth.

Visitors will also find links to Off-Road Magazine and 8-Luds Magazine articles on AirBagIt’s exclusive 4Link and Fifth-Wheel towing kits, real-life customer testimonials, customer videos showing the AirBagIt towing kits in action and more.

“We covered just about every part and product we carry in our ‘Knowledge Base 101,’ but we thought it was important to offer some additional knowledge when it comes to our towing kits,” AirBagIt President Morrow noted. “Towing kits are among our most popular products, and we want our current and future customers to know exactly what sets them apart – and to understand that proper installation and maintenance is absolutely critical to their performance.”

AirBagIt launched in 1987 as Ratical Tops, a maker of convertible tops for the popular truck brands of the day. In 1992, the company expanded its product lines to include air-suspension systems and other products. It incorporated that year as AIM Industries, producer of the AirBagIt and Chassis Tech brands.

AirBagIt has continued to expand its product lines – and topflight services, such as the “Knowledge Base 101” and “Towing Kits Knowledge Base” – during more than two decades of professional service. It received a patent in 2002 for engineering the first air strut to replace the original MaxPherson strut suspension system, replacing the MacPherson’s coil spring-suspension with an air-bag suspension.

“We’ve always been about innovation,” Morrow noted. “That’s how we grew from those humble beginnings at Ratical Tops to the global leader in air-suspension kits. But AirBagIt is also about superior customer service. You can’t just throw products out there and hope home mechanics understand them, so we offer these special databases to help our customers understand the best ways to get the most out of AirBagIt and Chassis Tech products.”

For more information on AIM Industries or the AirBagIt and Chassis Tech brands call (800) 842-8789.

“If you need an air-suspension kit, a towing kit, a lambo door or other products to improve your vehicle’s look or performance, AirBagIt.com has what you’re looking for,” Morrow said. “And now, thanks to great innovations like the ‘Towing Kits Knowledge Base,’ even amateur mechanics can better understand our products!”

About AirBagIt

AirBagIt has been the leader of aftermarket air-suspension kits since 1992. Along with the Chassis Tech line of products, AirBagit offers a full line of suspension kits, tow kits, spindles, lambo doors, 4Link kits, train horns and more. The Mesa, Arizona-based retailer ships over 3,000 packages each week and offers a 100-percent refund for unused parts returned within 30 days of purchase, plus a full warranty on all non-electrical parts for as long as the buyer owns them (and a 90-day warranty on all electrical parts).

For more information, interview and image requests contact VirtuosOnline at 646.770.0005/6.

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Ski Vermont Ushers in Trails and Tunes as Prime Festival Season Begins

February 18, 2012 admin Colleges And Universities

Ski Vermont Ushers in Trails and Tunes as Prime Festival Season Begins











The 29th US Open at Stratton, Photo by Hubert Schriebl


(PRWEB) February 16, 2012

Feb Fest – Bromley Mountain

February 18, 2012

The party starts at 7:00 p.m. with a torchlight parade followed by fireworks. Then it’s dancing, silent auction, vacation raffle, dessert tasting and all of the other frivolity from 8-11:00 p.m. in the base lodge. Visit http://www.bromley.com.

Disney FamilyFun Winter Carnival, Smugglers’ Notch Resort

February 23, 2012

Smugglers’ Notch Resort and Disney’s FamilyFun magazine team up to host the Disney FamilyFun Winter Carnival, an afternoon of games, giveaways, face painting, music, a free barbecue and family fun on the snow! Visit http://www.smuggs.com.

Black Magic Extreme Challenge, Magic Mountain

February 25, 2012

Competitors tackle the hardest trail at Magic to celebrate the best skier/rider on the mountain. Visit http://www.magicmtn.com/event.php?day=25&month=02&year=2012.

Bud Light Mardi Gras, Mount Snow

February 25 & 26, 2012

Bud Light Mardi Gras Celebration featuring our skiing jesters, lift line giveaways, 10,000+ beads, après parties at Cuzzins and a huge Bud Light Concert at the Snow Barn. Visit http://www.mountsnow.com/events.

Stowe Derby

February 26, 2012

The Stowe Derby is the oldest and original downhill cross-country race in North America. It started in 1945 as a personal challenge between two amazing skiers- Austrian, Sepp Ruschp and Erling Strom, world famous mountaineer from Norway. The challenge was the same as it is today – a race from the top of Mt. Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak to the historic village of Stowe.Today, the race attracts more than 800 competitors, for 20km of challenging terrain, racing down Mt. Mansfield’s Toll Road and along the entire length of the Stowe Recreation Path before reaching the finish in the village. The course has a total vertical drop of over 2,600 feet.http://www.stowe.com/mountain/resort_calendar/

The 10th Annual Mardi Gras, Jay Peak Resort

February 27 – March 2, 2012

Jay Peak brings the wild verve of the Big Easy up to northern Vermont with a week’s worth of on and off-hill debauchery. Visit http://www.jaypeakresort.com.

Marchdi Gras

March 3, 2012

Stratton Mountain Resort

Come to the Village block party that’ll redefine your sense of fun, March 3, 3pm til you can’t take it anymore. The Stratton Village will be lined with food and drink vendors, including an ice bar where you’re encouraged to take a shot off the luge, and a day full of live music. We’ve got the beads; now bring your friends to enjoy a day into night of music, drinks and just enough naughtiness to keep you on Santa’s nice list next year.

30th Burton U.S. Open of Snowboarding, Stratton Mountain Resort

March 4-11, 2012

The 30th U.S. Open is the final stop of the Burton Global Open Series. Voted by the Vermont Chamber as one of the Vermont Top Ten Winter 2011-2012 Events, the USO is the longest standing snowboard event on the planet. Whether coming as a competitor or a spectator, this weeklong contest offers something for everyone. Amateurs will compete on the same platform as the world’s best riders including Stratton Mountain School alum Louie Vito.

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USSA Hole Shot, SBX NorAm Tour, Killington Resort

March 6-8, 2012

Visit http://www.killington.com for full event details.

North American Telemark Festival, Mad River Glen

March 10-11, 2012

Visit http://www.telemarknato.com/festival.htmlfor full event details.

Nordic Relay for Life, Trapp Family Lodge

March 10, 2012

The Relay for Life is a fun-filled, overnight event that enlists volunteers to help fight cancer by raising money and awareness to support the American Cancer Society mission. Last year the event raised $ 102,000. Visit http://www.relayforlife.org/nordicstylevt.

Spring Fling Weekend, Magic Mountain

March 17-18, 2012

A fun filled day featuring a free fun race on Show Off, live music and a Rocking Après Party. Visit http://www.magicmtn.com/event.php?day=17&month=03&year=2012.

U.S.Freestyle National Championships, Stratton Mountain Resort

March 20-26, 2012

Stratton is excited to announce the return of the U.S. Freestyle Championships! The contest will bring the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team as well as the best of divisional skiers from across the country to Stratton to compete for the top title in moguls, aerials, halfpipe and dual moguls. Come watch as Vermont native and Olympic Gold Medalist Hannah Kearney defends her title and champions are crowned.

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Pond Skimming, Bolton Valley Resort

March 24, 2012

Pond skimming takes place on a man-made pond created especially for the event, right in front of the Base Lodge. Competitors, fueled only by gravity, technique and the desire to stay dry, will attempt to skim across the pond for special prizes and awards. Join the after party of this great spectator event with music, a DJ and good vibes all around. Visit http://www.boltonvalley.com.

Sugaring Time Festival, Sugarbush Resort

March 24, 2012

Sugar on snow, pancake eating contests, mountain-wide scavenger hunts in search of maple syrup nips, live music, and more. Visit http://www.sugarbush.com.

ReggaeFest, Mount Snow

March 23 – 25, 2012

MountSnow’s annual spring celebration has grown to epic proportions! Thousands of folks come out every year to witness other guests dressed in costumes to skim on a pond, slide on cardboard and enjoy some great live reggae music in and around the base area. Live reggae performances kick off Friday night at the Snow Barn, continue all day Saturday and Sunday on Cuzzins Deck and reach a fever pitch on Saturday night with the headliner performance back at the Snow Barn. Accompanying the Bud Light ReggaeFest will be the 10th Annual Sink or Skim pond skim competition on Saturday and Duct Tape Derby V on Sunday. Visit http://www.mountsnow.com/events.

Spring Fling Weekend – Bromley Mountain

March 24-25, 2012

Saturday features live Reggae from the Equalites and a pond skimming contest. The Trampoline Things will be on hand from Vermont’s Summer Adventure to liven up both days, and don’t miss the Fourth Annual Duct Tape Derby on Sunday! In addition, there’ll be two-day E-coupons available at http://www.bromley.com.

FestEVOL 2012 with Guster, Barenaked Ladies and Big Head Todd

March 24 – 25, 2012

Okemo Mountain Resort

This two-day celebration of snowsports, mountain lifestyle, live music, innovative natural brands and a sustainability-focused eco-village, will feature concert performances by Barenaked Ladies and The Pete Kilpatrick Band on Saturday, March 24, and Big Head Todd and the Monsters and Guster on Sunday, March 25. In addition to skiing and snowboarding at Okemo Mountain Resort, FestEVOL attendees can enjoy the Reverb Eco Village in the Jackson Gore courtyard. Reverb includes local, regional and national environmental non-profit groups alongside alternative-energy and transportation exhibits. The Eco Village also highlights all-natural and organic food sampling, and ski and snowboard equipment demos with Ramp, Nordica and Burton Snowboards. For more information, visit http://www.festevol.com.

SnowMont Festival with Snoop Dog, Kaskade, The Flaming Lips, Big Boi, Diplo, Borgore, Railroad Earth and More

March 30 – April 1, 2012

Killington Resort

Combining the world’s best musicians with the world’s best snow conditions, the 2012 SnowMont Music Festival is the East Coast edition of the S.N.O.W. series, which proposes the ultimate marriage: music and mountains. With multiple stages showcasing the talent of some of today’s most exciting artists, the live music at this year’s SnowMont Festival is sure to satisfy thousands of hungry music fans. SnowMont is guaranteed to bring your average festival experience to new heights – both on and off the mountain. Mark your calendars and get ready for the experience of a lifetime – for one fun filled weekend, this all ages festival will show you all what Killington, Vermont has to offer.

Okemo Slush Cup, Resort: Okemo Mountain Resort

April 2, 2012

Costume-clad Slush Cup competitors schuss toward an 80-foot-long slushy pond and try to make it across without falling in. It’s a chilly spring dip for those who don’t make it. Open to the first 125 participants. Entry fee is $ 20. Participants win fabulous prizes in various categories. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the pond skimming starts at 11 a.m. Call 802.228.1600 for more information or visit Okemo’s Calendar Listings.

Pond Skimming Celebration, Burke Mountain Resort

April 7, 2012

Join Burke’s wet and wacky annual spring ritual. Watch 50 brave contestants ski the pond for a chance to become the King and Queen of the Pond. Visit http://www.skiburke.com.

Winter Brewer’s Festival, Mount Snow

April 7, 2012

Celebrate the end of winter with beer! This popular festival returns for the third straight year and will feature some of the top breweries from across New England and the Northeast including the likes of Long Trail, Woodchuck Cider, Magic Hat, Allagash, Harpoon, Rock Art, Red Hook, Stone, Olde Burnside, Brooklyn and Budweiser. Located right in the main base area, admission is $ 10 for adults from the hours of 1pm- 6pm. Your paid admission gets you a souvenir Winter Brewers Festival pint glass and your first drink is on Mount Snow. An outdoor BBQ and tons of vendors make this an event not to be missed. Enjoy great spring skiing and then enjoy some great spring beers! Visit http://www.mountsnow.com/events.

Sugarbush Adventure Games

April 14-15, 2012

Into it’s fourth decade, the Sugarbush Adventure Games host a kid’s triathlon on Saturday and an adult triathlon on Sunday that includes a run, a kayak/canoe down the river, a road cycle, and a cross-country ski leg. A great event for family teams, corporate teams and individuals, followed by a lunch, awards and live music. Visit http://www.sugarbush.com.

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Cherokee Preservation Foundation Announces New Grants Totaling More than $2.7 Million

February 17, 2012 admin Colleges And Universities

Cherokee Preservation Foundation Announces New Grants Totaling More than $ 2.7 Million











Cherokee, NC (PRWEB) March 30, 2011

Cherokee Preservation Foundation (CPFdn) announced it has awarded 24 new grants totaling more than $ 2.7 million that support cultural preservation, economic development, job creation and environmental preservation for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). The grants include:


A grant to the EBCI’s Strategic Energy Committee to create showcase renewable energy and energy efficiency projects on the Qualla Boundary so the public can see them firsthand and learn their benefits. Projects will include thermal solar installations that heat water, photovoltaic cells that turn sunlight into electricity, and facilities retrofitted with high-efficiency light bulbs, motion detectors, improved insulation and timers on HVAC units.

A grant to the Sequoyah Fund for its revolving loan fund so it can meet increased demand for business start-up and expansion loans throughout the Qualla Boundary and seven far western counties of North Carolina. The Sequoyah Fund is part of the strategy of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to diversify and revitalize the local economy and help tribal members succeed as business owners.

–The Sequoyah Fund is introducing several new lending products, including a New Economy Fund to provide capital for green, knowledge-based or creative economy businesses and a Healthy Foods Venture to provide lending to local businesses focused on meeting the demand of consumers looking for fresh, healthy, locally produced foods.

–As part of the grant, the Sequoyah Fund will sponsor 20 teachers from the Cherokee Central Schools (CCS) and enable them to attend the North Carolina Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning (NC REAL) Institute so they can learn how to incorporate entrepreneurship skill development into the CCS core class curriculum.

–The grant will also enable the Sequoyah Fund to conduct a business plan competition involving students from Western Carolina University, Southwestern Community College, Tri-Counties Community College and Haywood Community College. The inaugural competition in 2010 was a great success.

A grant to the Cherokee Business Development Center, which works closely with the Sequoyah Fund, that will enable the Center to provide a permanent place for community members to receive information on credit scores and get credit counseling, budgeting and other types of training. The grant will also fund the first ever Cherokee High School Business Plan Competition, for which 11th and 12th grade students will be eligible.

A grant to design a new environmentally friendly Cherokee Children’s Home (CCH) facility. Since 1958, the CCH has provided a safe, stable environment for over 1,700 children in need. The CCH allows Cherokee youth to stay in contact with the Cherokee community by being located on the Qualla Boundary, but deteriorating buildings are beginning to limit their capacity to help the youth. Therefore, the CCH will be working with an architectural firm to develop a facility plan that will increase its capacity to help the youth. The plans will have some Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification components that focus on utilizing smart/green construction and operating techniques. The CCH will also be using the grant to develop a fundraising campaign that will help them complete this project by drawing additional financial support.

A grant to Cherokee Central Schools to purchase equipment for science laboratories and the instrumental music program at the middle school and for the digital media studio at the high school. The resources will give students more hand-on opportunities for creative expression and problem solving. The grant will also enable the formation of an Elders Advisory Council that will give students more opportunities to interact and learn from tribal elders.

A grant to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian to present the Southeast Tribes Festival, to have a Cherokee Language Camp in the Snowbird community, and to construct an artifact collection room storage system. The sixth annual Southeast Tribes Festival will bring together master artisans, traditional dance groups, living history demonstrators and athletes for two days of cultural activities. The fifth annual Snowbird Cherokee language camp directed by Shirley Oswalt will focus on student language immersion. The Museum’s new collection room will feature a mobile filing system that increases its artifact storing capacity, thus permitting the Tribe to retrieve archaeological collections that are currently unobtainable due to storage constraints.

A grant to the EBCI Marketing and Promotion Program to present the Festival of Native Peoples, a cultural event that showcases native peoples from across the country. During the Festival, visitors will have the opportunity to experience numerous activities, including traditional dances, songs, stories and foods.

A grant to the Asheville Art Museum so it can present an exhibition of baskets from the Cherokee, the Appalachians and the Lowcountry to examine similarities and differences in the three styles. The Museum will also use the funds to plan a 2012 exhibition of contemporary Cherokee pottery.

A grant to the Kituwah Preservation and Education Program to support the translation of approximately 80 stories for books that will be used in Cherokee language and culture instruction.

About Cherokee Preservation Foundation

Cherokee Preservation Foundation (http://www.cpfdn.org) was established in 2000 as part of the Second Amendment to the Tribal-State Compact between the EBCI and the State of North Carolina. It is an independent nonprofit foundation funded by the EBCI from gaming revenues generated by the Tribe. CPFdn is not associated with any for-profit gaming entity. Since CPFdn’s inception, it has made 683 grants totaling nearly $ 54 million to EBCI and regional projects and programs that address cultural preservation, economic development and job creation, and environmental sustainability. Every dollar of CPFdn support has been matched by $ 1.62 in secured grants, other funding or in-kind resources, making CPFdn’s total contribution to the region more than $ 141 million.

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Building God’s Way Launches New Program Called Momentum Focused on Creative Strategies for Church Growth and Church Fundraising

February 16, 2012 admin Colleges And Universities

Building God’s Way Launches New Program Called Momentum Focused on Creative Strategies for Church Growth and Church Fundraising











Momentum, developed by BGW Forward in Faith


(PRWEB) February 16, 2012

Building God’s Way announced today that it has launched a new program focused on providing creative strategies for church growth and church fundraising. The new program, known as Momentum, is offered through BGW’s Forward in Faith division and was designed to help churches sustain their ministries and gain vitality in light of the current economic situation and shifting age demographic.

The new Momentum program will specifically coach and train church leaders to create the momentum necessary to allow their ministries to effectively raise funds, retire debt, clarify vision, expand outreach, develop passion, inspire volunteers, embrace opportunities, and reach the God-given vision of their ministry. The Momentum program is available to Christian churches nationwide, large or small, traditional or contemporary, regardless of denomination or location.

At 83 million strong, the Millennial generation represents the largest generation in American history Baby Boomers, the largest source of funding in churches today, are now retiring at the rate of 10,000 a day. This changing demographic creates a huge challenge for Christian churches, who are seeking ways to sustain funding for ministries. As this transfer of wealth and control shifts from Baby Boomers to Millennials, the Momentum program will offer a beacon of light to Christian ministries looking for new resources and creative strategies that will not only sustain them, but help them grow in any economic environment.

Building God’s Way (BGW) has established partnerships with a number of key organizations over the years, including Forward in Faith, which offers churches a radically unique approach to capital fundraising. BGW clients around the country have reaped the benefits of this successful partnership and integrated fundraising solution called “Hearing from God”, which is a fresh alternative to the typical high-pressure techniques prevalent in capital fundraising campaigns today. For more information on BGW | Forward in Faith, visit the web site.

BGW Forward in Faith and the Momentum program are headed by Pastor and author Terry Bates and Pastor Michael Goldsmith. Pastor Bates has personally lead three ministries to incredible turnaround growth and teaches and trains pastors across the country following the strategic plan laid out in his book, “Positioning Your Church”. Pastor Bates partnered with John Maxwell on the Million Leader Mandate and was involved in training over 250,000 church leaders in Asia and Africa. He is currently senior Pastor at OKC Faith Church in Oklahoma City, OK. He is the host of the weekly television and radio ministry “Discover Faith” and is a regular host on Trinity Broadcasting Network and guest on Daystar Television Network.

Michael Goldsmith was Senior Pastor of The Assembly in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma from 1998-2008. Under his leadership, the church grew from 500 to more than 1,500 in weekly attendance. Like Terry Bates, Goldsmith was a trainer for John Maxwell’s Million Leaders Mandate in the Philippines and also serves on the Generation Next Advisory Team of the Global Pastors Network. He is also published author, writing chapters in Living Like Jesus, and Trusting God, both Onward Books publications and is a guest columnist for the Daily Oklahoman’s “Keeping the Faith” column and the Broken Arrow Daily Ledger. He also hosts the live “Praise the Lord” program monthly for Trinity Broadcasting Network.

About Building God’s Way – With a portfolio of nearly 400 churches and 120 Christian schools and colleges nationwide, Building God’s Way (BGW) has become a recognized leader in ministry design and construction. BGW has also developed an unparalleled network of kingdom building services that extend beyond just architecture and building and includes engineering, growth coaching, vision casting, capital fundraising, financing, leadership development, audio / video / lighting / broadcast technology and more. The mission of Building God’s Way is to build God’s Kingdom by translating the God-given ministry vision of Christian organizations through high-quality, cost-effective buildings and by demonstrating the love of Christ on the job site through the BGW Ministry of Construction program.

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The Consumer Justice Foundation Alerts Public to Washington University in St. Louis Study Concerning Use of Depakote by Children with Bipolar Disorder

February 14, 2012 admin Colleges And Universities

The Consumer Justice Foundation Alerts Public to Washington University in St. Louis Study Concerning Use of Depakote by Children with Bipolar Disorder










(PRWEB) February 14, 2012

The Consumer Justice Foundation, a for-profit corporation whose staff of professional consumer advocates provide free online educational resources to the public regarding the potential dangers of using certain prescription medications, hereby alert the public of a recent study performed that reviewed the effectiveness of Depakote when compared to other common medications prescribed to treat bipolar disorder in children.

Specifically, this study, which was performed by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis and that was published in the January 2012 issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, reviewed the progress of 290 children who took part in the study for up to eight weeks. The children subjects were broken down into three groups, and each was given a certain medication: one group was given lithium, one was given risperidone, which is commonly referred to as Risperdal and one group was given divalproex sodium, which is commonly known as Depakote to measure the progress regarding their manic episodes.

Over the course of the eight-week study that was led by BarbaraGeller, M.D., 68.5 percent of the children taking risperidone showed improvements in their manic symptoms, compared with only 35.6 percent of the children taking lithium and 24 percent of those taking divalproexsodium. In addition, some of the subjects experienced Depakote side effects that included weight gain that averaged 3.7 pounds. Throughout the study, 26 percent of the children taking Depakote discontinued their participation.

This study was funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and was designed to provide an analysis of which prescription medications that were commonly prescribed would generally perform the best for children who were between the ages of 6 and 15 years old. The study concluded that those using Risperdal showed the most improvement with their symptoms.

About the Consumer Justice Foundation

The Consumer Justice Foundation, whose Web site is located at http://www.consumerjusticefoundation.com, is a public resource that’s been built and maintained by a group of concerned professionals who want to provide general information for consumers regarding the potential dangers involved with the use of Depakote while pregnant. This resource is not to be considered as medical or legal advice, which should only be dispensed by a licensed medical doctor or a Depakote lawyer.

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New Application Server from AquaFold Makes Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Fast and Simple

February 13, 2012 admin Colleges And Universities

New Application Server from AquaFold Makes Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence Fast and Simple










Sunnyvale, CA (PRWEB) November 07, 2011

AquaFold, Inc. has introduced Aqua Data Server 1.0, the first release of a new product that helps organizations simplify and lower the cost of their Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing environments by streamlining the development and production deployment of ETL (Extract Transform Load) tasks, Data Migrations, Reporting, Dashboards and Form based web applications . Database Administrators, Software Developers, Data Analysts, Statisticians and Quality Assurance Engineers can centralize and automate various data processing tasks in a simple and unified product. Aqua Data Server is a flexible cross-DBMS and cross-platform application server, fully integrated with the universal desktop database administration tool, Aqua Data Studio.

Aqua Data Server provides a rich Open API for accessing, manipulating and visualizing data from many data sources. These APIs are accessible from scripts, known as AquaScripts, which may be easily deployed into projects within Aqua Data Server. The scripts use a simple JavaScript based programming language supported both in Aqua Data Server and Aqua Data Studio. AquaScripts deployed on Aqua Data Server can be executed by multiple users simultaneously, or scheduled for automatic execution with the Aqua Data Server scheduler. AquaScripts are grouped in the project areas of Aqua Data Server that provide login security access, drop in permissions, parameterized launch of AquaScripts and rich GUI features.

“Our users often face challenges dealing with the necessity of performing complex data mining and processing transactions on a recurrent basis or doing identical operations from multiple workplaces, which require running local copies of data mining tools for every user,” explains AquaFold’s Chief Software Architect, Niels Gron. “With Aqua Data Server, the data processing scripts deployed on the server can be executed by many users from a centralized location. Results will only be distributed to intended recipients in the form of emails, HTML reports or Excel spreadsheets.”

Aqua Data Server, coupled with Aqua Data Studio, is a unique solution offering users an unprecedented combination of versatility, simplicity and scalability. Companies deploying Aqua Data Server will boost their efficiency and reduce costs by automating routine data management tasks with AquaScripts. The Open APIs behind the script engine allow users to query and modify multiple server connections from a single AquaScript, even when dealing with multiple relational database management systems from several vendors.

Aqua Data Server offers a full-fledged scripting environment based on JavaScript, making it easy for developers to get started without learning a new programming language. Users can edit and debug AquaScripts either locally in Aqua Data Studio or directly on Aqua Data Server within the browser based GUI. Like all Aqua Data Studio documents, scripts can be placed into a version control repository to allow for team collaboration in developing solutions. Once the scripts are created and tested, they can be deployed into production environments for access and execution by multiple corporate users.

Aqua Data Server works with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux on the Java 1.6 Platform. It is based on the Apache Tomcat application server and MySQL database for application metadata. The web-based interface is supported by all modern web browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, Chrome and Safari web browsers. Aqua Data Server comes with native connectivity for all major DBMS servers: Aster nCluster, Apache Derby, DB2 LUW, DB2 iSeries, DB2 zOS, Informix, MS SQL Server, MySQL, Netezza, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Sybase ASE, Sybase IQ, Sybase Anywhere and Teradata. Other databases are supported through generic ODBC and JDBC drivers.

Aqua Data Server is available for immediate download at http://www.aquafold.com/aquadataserver_downloads.html. Aqua Data Server is licensed on the per-execution-thread principle. Pricing starts at $ 1500 USD for a Standard License. Volume discounts are also available and can be viewed at http://www.aquafold.com/store.html.

About AquaFold, Inc.

AquaFold, Inc. is a provider of database software tools for relational databases. More than 300,000 users from over 90 different countries use AquaFold’s products to design, develop, model and administer their relational databases. AquaFold is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For more information, please visit http://www.aquafold.com.

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PivotPoint Innovation Enables Insider Access to Breakthrough Innovations

February 11, 2012 admin Colleges And Universities

PivotPoint Innovation Enables Insider Access to Breakthrough Innovations










Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

Idea Foundry, Inc. and Venti Brands Consulting Group LLC announce that they have formed a joint venture called PivotPoint Innovation to help businesses accelerate the identification and adoption of innovation and technological solutions. Through PivotPoint Innovation, companies can gain insider access to breakthrough innovations generated by entrepreneurs and universities while having senior level management guidance throughout the process, from identification through commercial impact.

“As part of our ongoing mission to drive economic development in our region we seek gaps and opportunities for our companies and the region’s innovations to make an impact and generate financial and employment gains. Working with the experienced team at Venti Brands we have seen first-hand the value of seasoned management in the process of introducing exciting innovations to larger established regional organizations,” said Mike Matesic, Chief Executive Officer of Idea Foundry. “PivotPoint Innovation enables a pooling of efforts around many smaller companies who have achieved critical commercial success but have not yet reached a size for our larger organizations to devote the resources necessary to see the commercial impact that could be realized within their own organizations.”

“We are very excited to partner with Idea Foundry to help launch PivotPoint Innovation into the marketplace,” said Alan Schaefer, President of Venti Brands Consulting Group LLC. “Having worked at several large companies, we understand the difficulty of identifying and commercializing early stage innovation. PivotPoint Innovation has the leadership and the experience to identify the big ideas for innovation that have the greatest potential for commercial success.”

About Idea Foundry

Idea Foundry is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) founded in 2002 to fill the regional gap between innovative business ideas and viable technology start-up businesses. Idea Foundry provides a start-up extensive consulting and support services, mentoring, and financing programs. Since its inception, it has helped launch over 85 technology companies in a wide variety of industries, including Life Sciences / Healthcare IT, Energy Efficiencies / Green Tech, Advanced Materials, Entertainment Technology, Education, and Information Technology. These companies have created over 550 jobs, launched more than 70 products, raised over $ 166 million in follow-on funding, and earned over $ 186 million in revenues. http://www.ideafoundry.org

About Venti Brands Consulting Group LLC

Venti Brands Consulting Group LLC consists of three principals who retired from GlaxoSmithKline in 2007 and 2008. They individually started their own consulting practices that ultimately led to a broader practice that centers on strategic thinking, product positioning, brand building, and innovation. Venti Brands Consulting Group LLC combines its base of sales, marketing and innovation experience with its passions for helping entrepreneurs achieve success to provide a total solution for small to medium-sized businesses. http://www.ventibrands.com

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NJOP to Honor United States Senator Joe Lieberman at 18th Annual Dinner

February 9, 2012 admin Colleges And Universities

NJOP to Honor United States Senator Joe Lieberman at 18th Annual Dinner










New York, NY (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

On Monday evening, February 13, 2012, the National Jewish Outreach Program (NJOP) will hold its 18th Annual Dinner, honoring the esteemed and world renowned United States Senator (I-CT) and former Vice Presidential candidate Joe Lieberman.

Senator Joseph I. Lieberman is currently completing his fourth term as Senator from Connecticut and is the Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The Senator’s new book, The Gift of Rest: Rediscovering the Beauty of the Sabbath, dovetails beautifully with efforts of the National Jewish Outreach Program (NJOP) to promote Shabbat observance through its acclaimed SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA AND CANADA campaign. NJOP is proud to honor the Senator at this year’s gala.

Additional honorees at the dinner are: renowned surgeon Dr. David Samadi and his wife, Sahar Danielpour, Diane and Rabbi Daniel Cohen of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, CT (to be presented with the Leslie Nelkin Special Service Award) and Susan Hecht and David Cohen (to be presented with the Carl and Sylvia Freyer Young Leadership Award).

The Samadis, both natives of Iran, fled their homeland after the overthrow of the Shah. In the West, they not only found refuge, but achieved uncommon success. Dr. Samadi is a world-renowned urologist and surgeon, serving as the Vice Chairman, Department of Urology, and Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. Since becoming involved with the organization, the Samadis have shown exceptional commitment to NJOP and its programs.

Diane and Rabbi Daniel Cohen are a “power couple” of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, Connecticut. In addition to his duties as rabbi of Agudath Sholom, Rabbi Cohen also is a National Officer of the Rabbinical Council of America, a Regional Board Member of the ADL, a member of AIPAC’s National Council and serves as the Chairman of the Vaad Hakashrut of Fairfield County. Throughout his years in the rabbinate, Rabbi Cohen has worked closely with NJOP introducing many of NJOP’s innovative programs and establishing a significant outreach presence in all of his congregations.

Graduates of the Lincoln Square Synagogue Beginners Service, Susan Hecht and David Cohen have experienced the good of NJOP programs firsthand. Susan worked for several years in the charitable giving department of the American Technion Society, during which time she volunteered her services to upgrade NJOP’s fund-raising capabilities. Both Susan and David and the entire Hecht family are enthusiastic supporters of NJOP and regularly attend many of NJOP’s educational and social programs.

Finally, Rabbi Yitzchak Rosenbaum, NJOP’s retiring Associate Director will receive a special Farewell Tribute honoring his commitment, dedication to Jewish outreach and the significant contributions he has made to the organization over the years to make it a success.

ABOUT NJOP: The National Jewish Outreach Program was established by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald in 1987, in response to the spiraling losses of Jews from Jewish life due to assimilation and lack of Jewish knowledge. Since its founding, NJOP has become one of the largest and most successful Jewish outreach organizations in the world. Through attractive and exciting free programs, NJOP reaches out to unaffiliated Jews, offering positive, joyous Jewish experiences and meaningful educational opportunities. NJOP’s programs have been offered at more than 4,759 locations across North America and in 39 countries worldwide. NJOP has reached more than 1,323,000 North American Jews and engaged them in Jewish life.

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