Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America's workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainable design, today announced new school policies that will give active military, veterans and family members greater access to the school's green collar job training and development programs. Ecotech Institute, which is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, launched in April 2010 with seven highly practical degree programs and one certificate program that provide graduates with skills that are ...

OCES is an Aging Services Access Point headquartered in Brockton and serves seniors and caregivers in 23 towns south of Boston. This free "Stress & The Caregiver" seminar will be led by Rochelle Sugarman, Family Caregiver Support Program Supervisor at OCES. This seminar offers education and guidance to help caregivers better manage stress. To RSVP or for questions, contact Rochelle Sugarman at 508-584-1561. About OCES Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elder Services is one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ...

The 2011 NOAA Tide Tables and Tidal Current Tables have been published by North Wind Publishing and are now available. Mariners use NOAA's Tide Tables and Tidal Current tables for navigation. There are four books of Tide Tables and two books of Tidal Current Tables, which provide worldwide coverage for the mariner. These books meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements for use aboard commercial vessels navigating in US waters. Recommended for all navigators. The trim sizes have been changed which allows the tables to printed in a larger format for easier reading. Volumes available ...

Throughout history masquerade masks have been a huge hit at costume parties, masquerade balls, Mardi Gras, Carnevale (Carnival of Venice), and even weddings. People have worn Venetian masks for centuries as a costume piece to cover their identity. Even today masquerade masks have not lost their popularity and make great additions to any costume and even Mardi Gras themed weddings. This season, RedSkyTrader.com received a special shipment of Venetian Masquerade masks including full face, half face, big nose, pointed mouth, pirate, beaded mouth and even comedy/tragedy ...

Stargazers rejoice: the Celebrity Experience and Entertainment Memorabilia Auction will be held from October 28th - November 7th. The online auction supports Precious Paws, a non-profit animal rescue organization based in Encino, Calif. The auction, held exclusively on the Precious Paws eBay store, will include star-powered items for fans and Hollywood followers of all ages. Among featured auction items are VIP tickets to a Bon Jovi concert in New York City with a backstage meet and greet with Richie Sambora. Another showstopping item comes from Adrianne Curry, who ...

GolfLogix remains the most popular golf application for Smartphones and has added new betting features to further enhance its golf GPS and scoring application. With GolfLogix, golfers get the #1 app for golf, precise GPS distances, a Nassau betting package, multi-player scoring, stat-tracking, plus access to the #1 online golf community. The new version 1.4.1 for iPhone includes exceptional imagery for greens and aerials as well as a comprehensive Nassau betting module. With GolfLogix' betting features golfers can track up to 10 different Nassau bets all with a simple press ...

Reviewing a basket of commonly purchased household items across a range of consumer categories, an Anthem Marketing Solutions study found two natural inflection points where there were marked differences in online and offline pricing: Items with prices below $50 were generally cheaper in store, and those priced above $90 were generally cheaper online. While conventional wisdom suggests that online always offers the better deal, Anthem's study found that an item's price tier, category, complexity and usage type actually better suggest which channel will have the lower price. ...

When a female business owner begins planning for creating a business partnership, it is likely that she is considering the positive role this partnership will play in her company: she'll share responsibility, share success, and be able to offer her customers the variety they deserve. The likely success of these business partnerships increases with due diligence. Women In Partnerships - The Importance of Due Diligence is the latest article by entrepreneurial expert Michele DeKinder-Smith. The article reveals some surprise research, along with considerations female entrepreneurs ...

Alliance Cost Containment (ACC), a national cost management company, today announced the opening of a new office in Indianapolis. ACC works closely with businesses and non-profit organizations to deliver significant reductions in their operating expenses. ACC uses a proven, proprietary methodology to review costs, negotiate with suppliers, and implement the savings. In addition, ACC is only paid when it saves money for a client, meaning that all work is done on a contingent fee, gain-sharing basis. Having served more than 1,000 clients since 1992, ACC now has 43 offices ...

The CIO Summit team announced today that it has formed a strategic partnership with Technology Digital and Business Review USA. Both media outlets are part of White Digital Media, a global media company and provider of digital magazines, industry Web portals, sector-driven e-mail newsletters and targeted advertising products. Technology Digital is a pioneering digital media site for technology professionals and executives responsible for managing IT environments. Business Review USA magazine and its affiliated website, businessreviewusa.com covers solutions that allow ...

In a survey of California CFOs and senior comptrollers conducted by Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, only 28% plan to increase hiring in the next six months, while 20% plan to decrease hiring. More than three-quarters of California CFOs (77%) believe that the U.S. economy will not recover until the second half of 2011 or later, and more than half (60%) are concerned with a double-dip recession. The national findings are in line with the California findings, see results below. "These findings are consistent with what we ...

Recall, a leader in document storage, secure data destruction and data protection, announces it will sponsor the Georgia CIO of the Year Awards. This award recognizes technology executives based on achievement and is put together by the Georgia CIO Leadership Association (GCLA). This program delivers a high level of interaction between CIO members and executives of various organizations. The annual program provides the ability for growing local business to foster relationships while also increasing the exchange of relevant information about technology trends. "It is a ...

JunoWallet, the nation's #1 promotional gift card application available to iPhone and Android users, has taken another leap forward by introducing "Social Gifting" to its industry leading mobile gift card platform. Last week JunoWallet announced it had launched the JunoPoints loyalty program, through which JunoWallet users can earn 20 JunoPoints or more every time they check into a Foursquare merchant (retailer, restaurant, and so forth) who has "GoneLive" with the JunoPoints program. When a user accumulates 10,000 JunoPoints at that specific "Live" merchant, they earn ...

BKD Technologies is pleased to present an educational webinar to compare BizInsights to Sage MAS Intelligence. BKD will provide details of each business intelligence tool's features and functionality, including filtering, data gathering and the ability to select report content for your business. Chris Diltz, BKD senior consultant, will conduct this presentation. He has more than 14 years of experience in implementing and supporting software systems. Chris holds certifications from Sage Software in MAS 90 and MAS 500 system configuration and installation. BKD will ...

ECTtelecom, a leading telecommunications provider, has begun promoting and educating their clients regarding the benefits of Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS). MPLS may not be a household term, but it is the fastest growing wide area networking (WAN) technology and is widely used by leading carriers around the world. As ECTtelecom president Kenny Wilder explains, "MPLS blends the performance and privacy of legacy WAN technologies (like frame relay) with the flexibility and cost advantages of internet-based networks, such as IPSec VPNs." Kenny explains that traditionally, ...

The Florida Writer's Association announced that "The Gaelic Letters" has won second place in the Thriller/Suspense category of the prestigious Royal Palm Literary Awards. "The Gaelic Letters" is the debut novel by R. Thomas Roe who draws upon his background in family history research and the legal profession to weave an intense story of intrigue as the main character travels to Ireland to unravel a family mystery. Mr. Roe stated that he was honored to receive the Royal Palm Literary award from the Florida Writer's Association and appreciates all the great comments he has ...

TeamViewer GmbH, a leading provider of solutions for online communication and collaboration, offers innovative remote access and presentation software. With over 100 million installations worldwide, and a free version for non-commercial use, the internationally acclaimed software company is focusing on the Canadian market. TeamViewer has had a milestone year, adding a number of new features to their already successful software. Making remote access even more flexible, TeamViewer recently released Apps for the iPhone and iPad. The popular applications connect from the ...

Queen Gallery proudly presents Hugo E. SlepoyâEUR s solo exhibition entitled âEUR˜OriginalsâEUR . Twenty-five of HugoâEUR s highly-detailed, original drawings will be on exhibit from Thursday, October 28, 2010 until Tuesday, November 9, 2010. Everyone is invited to attend the opening reception which will be Thursday, October 29, 2010 from 6-9 pm. Hugo E. Slepoy graduated from the University of Buenos Aires, in Architecture in 1972 and in Urban and Regional Planning in 1980. HeâEUR s an accomplished designer, illustrator and artist, and his work has been recognized by ...

Unemployment figures released last week by the Department of Labor are encouraging, says psychologist and career expert Carrell Chadwell. They show a drop in unemployment in September in 23 states. "Many people have stayed in jobs they don't like, because of fear they will not be able to find anything better," said Chadwell, author of the new book, "Changing Careers in a Changing World" "Even if the unemployment picture still isn't rosy, there are signs that the job market is improving. Now is the time to start taking the steps to securing the job you really want to ...

This week, much of Illinois experienced several days of wind not seen for a generation. The trail of destruction across the state included thousands of trees either severely damaged or at least impacted by Mother Nature. Unprotected, trees that are damaged may appear to have fatal wounds. However, though major branches may be broken, or the bark may be torn and gouged, trees have an amazing ability to recover from even the most severe cases. First aid for damaged trees after a major storm can help trees recover, urges the Illinois Arborist Association (IAA), the local ...

We are pleased to announce that David Edmisten, President of justopenthebook.com, has become the Atlanta Liberal Christian Examiner for Examiner.com! Examiner.com is one of the fastest-growing local content networks in the U.S., powered by the largest pool of knowledgeable and passionate contributors in the world. Launched in April 2008 with 60 cities, Examiner.com now serves 234 U.S. markets and 6 Canadian markets. Examiner.com connects consumers with a premium blend of news and information from the best local sources. Examiner.com offers content on a wide variety ...

Ashland University claims as one of its aspirations to be one of the leading private comprehensive universities in the Midwest. Now, after receiving scores from the Collegiate Learning Assessment Test (CLA), it can point to measurable evidence for progress in that direction. Last year, Ashland University conducted student learning outcomes assessment testing with the Collegiate Learning Assessment test, one of the premier national assessment mechanisms in the United States. More than 200 Ashland students took the test to measure their foundational critical thinking ...

The American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS) today announced a partnership with the American Society for Women's Health (ASWH). AIMIS will contribute both expertise in minimally invasive techniques as well as a much-needed business practice component to ASWH's continuing education curriculum. "We find in many cases that the doctors and medical staff who complete even high levels of training in minimally invasive techniques face difficulties sustaining minimally invasive practices," said Dr. K. Warren Volker, CEO and chairman of AIMIS. "We provide education ...

Lucifer Furnaces is supplying a heavy duty high temperature dual chamber furnace to a leading designer and manufacturer of specialized cutting tools and tooling equipment in Victoria, Australia. Model HS8-K12 has a 12" x 12" x 12" hardening chamber mounted above an identically sized tempering chamber. The upper chamber, which heats to 2450°F, contains long lasting silicon carbide heating elements with an SCR power supply for steady state power control. Ceramic fiber insulation combined with mineral wool fiber reduces energy costs and facilitates faster heating and cooling ...

Next2 Model Features a 7" Color TFT Touch Screen Display, Wi-Fi and Multimedia functions E FUN, a consumer electronics designer and marketer of fun, easy-to-use lifestyle products, is set to introduce a line of sleek, lightweight Android tablets to the US market. The take anywhere/read anywhere Nextbook brand is just that: the next generation of books. Nextbook's Next2 model Andriod tablet computer with built-in e-reader and WiFi will be launching with HSN this fall. In addition to the Nextbook brand, E FUN is also launching the APEN brand of digital pens. "Nextbook ...