The OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW Consortium) has announced the inaugural winners of the site Awards for OpenCourseWare Excellence (ACE Awards). The winners were chosen for their outstanding opencourseware (OCW) content and sites. The winners include the University of Sumatera Utara OpenCourseWare, the University of Michigan OERbit and the Universidad de Alicante OpenCourseWare. The institutions will be recognized at the OCW Consortium Global Conference on May 4-6 in Cambridge, Mass. "These sites represent some of the best work being done in the OCW community," ...

Dr. Claudia Moise, a physician with Memphis Obstetrics and Gynecological Association, PC (MOGA), is pleased to announce that she is now on Facebook. According to Dr. Moise: "Social media networking provides an excellent outlet to disseminate helpful information to the community. I am really looking forward to providing my patients with this additional access." MOGA encourages Facebook users to search for Claudia Moise and send her a friend request. Dr. Moise sees patients in the Germantown office of MOGA. MOGA is one of the largest providers of women's ...

White Wonder The dark winter is over and it is time for something bright! This also applies to our beloved Sprocket Rocket which we tinted in wonderful white to make it the perfect companion for your first outdoor expeditions in the spring sun. Capture your sister turning cartwheels on the freshly cut grass or the shiny skyline of Hong Kong on your first trip this year �EUR" with its 30 mm lens the Sprocket Rocket sucks everything into its frame, sprocket holes included. It simplest technology catches as much of the light coming through the lens as possible which ...

Accell, a provider of premium audio/video and computer accessories, today announced the availability of the latest addition to the company's line of enhanced connectivity products, the ProUltra Elite High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet. With a starting MSRP of $29.99, Accell's ProUltra Elite cable is available in lengths up to 5m. The ProUltra Elite High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet supports a data transfer rate of up to 10.2 Gbps and is fully compliant to the HDMI High Speed with Ethernet specification. Accell's ProUltra Elite cable is compatible with all HDMI devices ...

Xinet , Inc., a leader in digital asset management solutions (www.xinet.com), today announced the release of Xinet XTensions to support QuarkXPress 9. Xinet customers will be able to seamlessly integrate their desktop publishing software of choice with the powerful tools and features in the Xinet digital asset management system, WebNative Suite, saving designers and production professionals time and improving collaboration and productivity. "Xinet has worked closely with Quark to make sure that our customers will be able to smoothly transition to QuarkXPress 9 without ...

It's that time of year that we all look forward to, when the days start to get a little bit longer and the temperature starts to get warmer, so why not welcome the spring season at Sparians Bowling Boutique and Bistro? Sparians, the Triangle's only bowling boutique, is very excited to announce the opening of their new outdoor patio. The patio features outdoor seating for dining as well as a lounge area where customers may relax while enjoying one of Sparians' trademark cocktails. The patio offers an elegant ambiance with upscale comfortable patio furniture and couches ...

This week, eLearnPortal, a comprehensive online education resource Web site, revealed its new look. The upgraded site boasts an innovative design and many new features. These enhancements are driven by the effort to continue linking non-traditional students to quality online degree programs. Since its initial launch in 2004, eLearnPortal has focused on bringing together non-traditional students and educators by providing educational resources such as a quick degree finder, career information, and school and program news. In addition, the site features more than 100 online ...

Preparations Are Underway For Spice Times Restaurant Awards 2011 Spice Times are preparing for the 2011 Restaurant Awards after the debut event last year at the City Pavilion, Romford. The awards are a thank you to the restaurants and a real chance for the public to celebrate their favourite eateries across the country. The public will vote for each restaurant online and the top four in each category will make it through to an unprecedented live final at the prestigious London Hilton on Park Lane (details regarding the live final gala dinner are to be announced). ...

A commuter scans a debit card at the gas station. A day trader makes or loses a fortune in the blink of an eye. A collector buys a priceless work of art at an online auction. Billions of electronic transactions take place every day, in every corner of the world. The payment professionals that make this financial wizardry possible will convene in San Diego, California from May 10-12, for the annual meeting and expo of the ETA (Electronic Transactions Association). Industry leader Instabill, Inc. will be exhibiting, offering solutions to sales agents who work with high risk, ...

eMag Solutions, LLC, a business specializing in electronic discovery and data management and restoration, has received national certification as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) by the Greater Women's Business Council Certification Committee, a regional certifying partner of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). The WBENC national certification highlights eMag Solutions, LLC as a company that is majority owned and controlled by women, a designation often required for corporate and government contracting. "We are pleased to receive this important ...

One of the nation's fastest-growing financial services companies earned recognition as one of Atlanta's fastest-growing companies earlier this month. Foundation Financial Group ranks as the 15th fastest-growing company out of 8,600 Atlanta companies that competed for the 2011 Pacesetter Awards. The financial services company also snagged the top spot in its core category, placing above every other financial services or mortgage lending business on the list. Foundation Financial Group companywide revenues grew 102 percent from 2008 to 2010. The Atlanta Business Chronicle ...

Don Walston, founder and executive chairman of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (http://www.hpw.com), a full-service real estate firm, has announced that Nancy Harner, senior vice president of relocation and corporate services, received the Platinum Club, Achiever's Club and Five Star Award recognition from Cartus Broker Network during the 2011 International Conference on behalf of the relocation and corporate services department. The International Conference, held in Scottsdale, Ariz., recognized distinguished real estate brokers exceeding outgoing closing targets ...

The recent Rio Grande do Norte property exhibition showed that Brazilian real estate has plenty of buyers. These are mostly from the upwardly mobile middle classes, confirming the potential for property investment in this sector of Brazil's population. The 10th Salao Imobiliario held in Natal expected over 35,000 visitors and to do real estate business worth R$500 million. At the show - the second largest exhibition of property in Brazil - prospective homeowners had the opportunity to look round 200 stands. Some 50,000 properties situated in the state of Rio Grande ...

Research clearly indicates that three of the biggest challenges facing change-agents and small business owners today are: stress and anxiety, lack of consistent and decisive action, and the struggle to maintain a healthy balance between work and home. As a consequence many change-agents and small business owners feel burned out, defeated, and overwhelmed. The passion they once had for their business is waning. The necessary willpower to realize their small business success goals is fading away. In addition to procrastinating and allowing themselves to be easily distracted ...

Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High School (BDCHS), a recently designated A rated school, is actively recruiting interested students for the 2011-2012 school year. On Saturday, May 7th, 2011 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. BDCHS is hosting an open house for parents and students to visit the school, speak with faculty, current students and parents. The school is located at 11602 N. 15th Street Tampa, FL 33612. "Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High School is an exceptional place for focused high school students to learn and grow and we are excited to open our doors to showcase our ...

Over 2000 senior level IT decision makers have already registered to attend the 3rd Cloud Computing World Forum taking place on the 21st and 22nd of June at Olympia, London. The leading two day conference and expo has seen considerable interest after the success of last years' event which saw over 1500 attendees over three days. This years' event sees the introduction of the ABC Approach to Cloud Computing with three theatres each focusing on a core topic vital to Cloud Computing's make-up. The Cloud Approach theatre is about strategy, providing new perspectives and ...

Etiquette expert Pat Stonehouse says that guests invited to the Royal Wedding Dinner on April 29th "need keep in mind that manners and protocol rule at Buckingham Palace." She points out that "even though many invited to the private dinner are younger friends of Prince William and Catherine, they will be expected to abide by Royal Protocol." According to Stonehouse, even those well-versed in dining etiquette will find dining at Buckingham Palace daunting. "The way the Royal family dines is vastly different from what may be observed at a formal ...

Weston Software Inc today announced two new products: PowerOne for Local Accounts and Groups, and PowerOne for Directory Authentication. Both support today's hybrid enterprise - the heterogeneous, distributed collection of platforms and devices that power today's organizations. PowerOne for Local Accounts and Groups lets the Windows administrator manage users, groups, and devices running Macintosh, Linux, and UNIX from the Microsoft Management Console - agentlessly. This frees up the specialists skilled in Mac, Linux and UNIX by allowing the Windows administrators to ...

The web site http://www.CosmicSmile.com - an international online retailer offering high-quality personal dental products -- officially launches today. The new site provides users with a comprehensive range of products as well as consumer articles on dental health, consumer reviews and gift certificates. Visitors should find it very easy to navigate the site and perform comparisons between products. Some of the products featured on CosmicSmile.com include: • Intelisonic Electric Toothbrush and Replacement Heads • Luster Teeth Whitening Kits • Luster Sodium Lauryl ...

Alarmed by the sudden rise of gas prices at the pumps, residents are taking action and demanding education about what they can do to secure their energy future. Mark Durrenberger, a trained Nuclear Engineer turned "solar guy" is ready to help. "People are tired of paying utility companies, but not seeing a return on their investment," says Durrenberger. "When I show a homeowner that they can put a solar system on their house and receive a return on investment greater than 15%, it is clear that solar power is a viable energy solution." Durrenberger ...

Driving through Southern Illinois Wine Country and need a place to stay? Planning a trip to British Columbia on your phone? Looking to contact an innkeeper in Albuquerque while you're on the go? With the newly launched BnBFinder-Mobile, these tasks and more can be done easily and efficiently from any smartphone (iPhone, Android, Blackberry, etc.). This is the first bed and breakfast directory to offer location based searches (LBS). "People expect information in the palm of their hand and we've always tried to make that possible," said Mary White Founder and ...

Amy Luna Manderino of Berkeley CA, who won the title of Miss Cougar International on Friday, April 1, 2011, at Hedonism II Resort & Spa at Negril Beach in Jamaica, will crown Miss Cougar California 2011, at the Third Annual California Cougar Convention, Friday, May 28, 2011, 7:30pm, at Intramuros, 101 Brentwood Dr, South San Francisco CA 941080. Miss Manderino will deliver the Keynote Address: How to P.L.E.A.S.E. your Cougar or Cub for a Night or for a Lifetime. Previously she won the titles of Miss Cougar California 2010 and Miss Cougar San Francisco East Bay 2010. ...

To help raise funds for American Red Cross tornado relief efforts in North Carolina, Rush Hour Karting will host a special fundraising event on Friday, May 20. As part of this "Karting for a Cause" effort, Rush Hour Karting will donate 100 percent of all net proceeds for the entire day to the American Red Cross. Patrons are invited to take a spin on the unique European-style go karts, knowing they are benefitting a worthy cause. Representatives from the Red Cross will also be on hand to accept additional donations. On April 16, a line of storms raced across ...

Martha Munizzi, one of gospel music's most endearing worshipers, has released her highly-anticipated CD, Make It Loud. A clarion call for God's people to share their faith with boldness, Make It Loud is the artist's 6th live recording. The GRAMMY Nominee and Dove and Stellar Award winner is known for her passionate praise and her unique ability to touch believers of all races. Recognized as the top-selling independent artist in gospel music and a top Billboard-charting artist, Munizzi's Make It Loud is already being touted as the worship leader's best yet. The new project ...

Rigstar Communications' Chief Revenue Officer Robert Hart announced today that the company has expanded its 'First Annual Remote Communications CIO Conference' agenda to include keynote presentations by the Alberta Council of Technology and Marlabs, one of North America's leading enterprise cloud computing organizations. The conference will be held at Hotel Arts in Calgary, and will run as previously outlined. Event: First Annual Remote Communications CIO Conference Date: May 16th & 17th, 2011 Time: Commences at 9:30 a.m. each day Location: Hotel Arts, 119 ...