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Wilmington, NC — October 30, 2011

TJ Carter, a 15-year-old Life-Scout from BSA Troop-19 in Wilmington, NC, donated a life-size bronze to Thalian Hall in front of a sold-out crowd at the Mike Cross concert on Friday, October 21st.

For his Eagle Project, TJ decided to gift a life-size bronze sculpture called ?Comedy & Tragedy? by Colorado artist Bets H. Lundeen, to the theater. ?I wanted to do something special for this incredible concert hall,? said TJ. ?Thalian Hall is celebrating its 153rd anniversary this month, and when I found this bronze sculpture I knew I?d discovered a piece of art that really captured the spirit of this historic theater,? Carter said.

To fund the purchase of the bronze, TJ approached legendary North Carolina singer/songwriter Mike Cross, and asked if he would like to be part of his Eagle Project. Cross, who recorded his live album, ?Live & Kickin,?? at Thalian Hall in 1981, enthusiastically agreed, and the concert date was set.

With only five weeks to put together the production, TJ utilized the support and coordinated the efforts of his entire Boy Scout troop. The scouts were involved in many aspects of the project, including poster distribution, staffing a booth to sell concert tickets at a major outdoor street festival, and helping set-up and usher at the concert. The troop also opened the show with a Presentation of the Colors, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

At the end of the concert, TJ presented the bronze to Tony Rivenbark, Executive Director of the hall, and was met with an overwhelming response from the enthusiastic audience. ?This was a great night for Thalian Hall and Wilmington, thanks to Mike Cross and the efforts of TJ Carter and Boy Scout Troop-19,? Rivenbark said. ?This sculpture is a wonderful addition to the Thalian Hall Art and Archives Collection and will be enjoyed by all those who visit Thalian Hall for many generations to come.?

Thalian Hall, built in 1858, is listed on the National Register for Historic Places, and is the only surviving theater designed by John Montague Trimble, one of America?s foremost 19th-century theater architects. It is also the home of the oldest continually operating theater company in the country. ?

?It was wonderful to re-establish the connection between Troop-19 and Thalian Hall. In 1950, our troop dedicated Lady Liberty, an 8-foot tall copper replica of the Statue of Liberty, that still stands in front of Thalian Hall today,? TJ said. This was one of two hundred miniature statues dedicated around the country as a symbol of freedom, opportunity, and the strength and vitality of the Boy Scouts.

The entire event was a huge success according to Mike Cross. “Producing, staging and promoting a concert presents enormous challenges even for seasoned promoters but TJ Carter handled everything like a pro,” Cross said. “I was really impressed with his organizational skills, his attention to detail and his commitment to follow up and follow through with all the things he had to do to make this event such a roaring success.?Hats off to a remarkable young man for a job well done.”

An Eagle Project is required of any Boy Scout who wants to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouting. It must be an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, and manages for the benefit of a non-profit organization, religious group, or the community.

Media Contact:

TJ Carter

EXPOGO Displays & Graphics, Inc.

Office: 910-452-3976, Cell: 910-547-1990

Email: tom(at)expostar(dot)com

Download Hi-Res Images: http://www.expogo.com/mikecross/images.html

Thalian Hall website: http://www.ThalianHall.org

Mike Cross e-Press Kit: http://www.bladeagency.com/artist.asp?a_no=11

Mike Cross website: http://www.MikeCross.com


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Toronto, Ontario — October 21, 2011

Campus Living Centers, the largest owner and operator of student housing in Canada, announced today that it is preparing for an entry into the United States market. Campus Living Centers works with colleges and universities that are seeking to enhance the student experience and achieve financial performance through the planning, design, financing and management of student housing and conference facilities. The company?s current portfolio is comprised of more than 13,000 student beds on 21 campuses across Canada.

?This is a very exciting time for Campus Living Centers ? our research confirms that the US student housing market represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly with respect to small and mid-sized colleges and universities,? said Brian Freeman, Vice-President of Campus Living Centers. ?We have a solid track record that proves the success of our model. We are confident that our integrated service delivery can improve the operating performance of residences and enhance the student experience?.

An affiliate of Campus Living Centers has recently purchased a student housing development in Kalamazoo, Michigan, located adjacent to Western Michigan University, and plans to move into other US markets are being explored. Specifically, CLC provides schools with:

????Creative financing solutions for the creation of additional student housing on-campus;
????Management of existing residence facilities;
????Administrative support;
????Summer marketing of accommodation and conference space;
????New residence construction;
????Creative strategies for continued financial growth and expansion.

There are currently over 20,000,000 post secondary students in the United States and a significant number of these students live in purpose-built student housing or in traditional residences found on- campus. Given the need for additional student housing, combined with the desire to improve current housing stock, Campus Living Centers sees a significant opportunity to build on their proven model and serve the needs of post secondary clients in the United States.

?Since partnering with Campus Living Centers, we have realized significant financial gains, as well as a service delivery model that has had an immediate positive impact on students? said Shawn Chorney, Vice-President Student Services, Canadore College.. ?The management of our residences is streamlined and efficient, allowing the College the ability to focus on core academic initiatives, with the confidence in knowing that this vital aspect of campus life is being managed by proven professionals. In addition, Campus Living Centers is currently building a 200 bed residence on-campus that the company will also own and manage?.

ABOUT CAMPUS LIVING CENTERS

Campus Living Centers is the largest owner and operator of student housing in Canada. They work with Colleges and Universities to plan, design, finance, and ultimately, manage student housing and conference facilities. Their portfolio is comprised of over 13,000 student beds in buildings they either own or manage on behalf of Colleges and Universities.

Contact: ????Brian Freeman

????????Campus Living Centers

????????T: 416.620.0635

????????E: bfreeman(at)campuslivingcenters(dot)com

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Boston, MA — October 24, 2011

The Knowledge Foundation has announced that a record number of organizations from around the world will participate in the 2nd Battery Safety and 7th Lithium Battery Power conferences in Las Vegas, NV from November 7-10, 2011.

More than 165 organizations have already confirmed their participation at these events (see available PDF for complete list).

7th Lithium Battery Power

According to Dr. Serge Pann, Vice President of Science & Technology at the Knowledge Foundation, “Recent significant innovations have propelled lithium-ion battery technology to a position in the marketplace far exceeding initial expectations. From a vast array of portable applications, to micro medical devices, to high-power automotive, these breakthroughs have paved the way for an emerging market with unlimited potential.”

Drawing upon more than ten years of tracking developments in lithium battery and fuel cell research, Lithium Battery Power 2011 will guide delegates from technology and materials development, through device packaging and integration, to applications in a mobile power marketplace. Program topics include:

????New chemistries & materials to increase energy & decrease cost
????Meeting the EV challenge: cycle life, power & energy, cost and safety
????Advanced materials for improved electrode & electrolyte performance
????Application driven lithium ion battery development
????Advanced technology for greater safety, reliability and performance
????From novel materials and components to systems design and integration
????Role of nanotechnology in improving power and energy density

2nd Battery Safety

Widely publicized safety incidents and recalls of lithium-ion batteries have raised legitimate concerns regarding lithium-ion battery safety. Battery Safety 2011 is conveniently timed with Lithium Battery Power 2011 and will address these concerns by exploring the following topics:

????Application specific battery safety issues affecting battery performance
????Major battery degradation and reliability factors
????Battery management systems
????Commercial cell evaluation and failure analysis
????Advances in testing techniques and protocols
????High-throughput testing, automation and modeling for improved safety
????Regulatory issues

Distinguished Faculty

????K.M. Abraham, PhD, E-KEM Sciences
????Brian Barnett, PhD, TIAX LLC
????Marty Bradley, PhD, The Boeing Company
????Kirill Bramnik, PhD, BASF Corporation
????Ralph Brodd, PhD, Kentucky-Argonne Battery Manufacturing R&D Center
????Ratnakumar Bugga, PhD, California Institute of Technology
????Ken Chisholm, Vecture, Inc.
????Gitanjali DasGupta, Electrovaya
????Ann Edwards, PhD, Porous Power Technologies
????Jim Hodge, PhD, K2 Energy Solutions, Inc.
????Judith Jeevarajan, PhD, NASA Johnson Space Center
????Steven Kaye, PhD, Wildcat Discovery Technologies
????Shanthi Korutla, PhD, International Battery, Inc.
????Brian Landi, PhD, Rochester Institute of Technology
????Eun-Ah Lee, Korea University
????Corey Love, PhD, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
????Celina Mikolajczak, PE, Exponent
????Partha Mukherjee, PhD, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
????Jacob Muthu, PhD, International Battery
????Ganesan Nagasubramanian, PhD, Sandia National Laboratories
????Tom O’Hara, Intertek
????Taku Onishi, PhD, Mie University
????Christopher Orendorff, PhD, Sandia National Laboratories
????Sanjay Patel, PhD, Evan Analytical Group
????Ahmad Pesaran, PhD, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
????Hyo-Ree Seo, Korea University
????Jasbir Singh, PhD, HEL Ltd.
????Kandler Smith, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
????Mahmood Tabaddor, PhD, Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
????Saburo Tanaka, PhD, Toyohashi University of Technology
????Jonathan Taylor, GrafTech International
????Hisashi Tsukamoto, PhD, Quallion LLC
????Chao-Yang Wang, PhD, Pennsylvania State University
????Xiao-Jun Wang, PhD, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
????Clinton Winchester, PhD, Naval Surface Warfare Center
????Jian Xie, PhD, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
????Rachid Yazami, PhD, Nanyang Technological University
????Karim Zaghib, PhD, Hydro-Qu?bec Research Institute
????Yimin Zhu, PhD, Nanosys, Inc.

Virtual Participation Via Live Webcast

While nothing can replace the unique educational and networking benefits of attending in person, for those whose schedule prevents them from attending, Lithium Battery Power and Battery Safety will be webcast live from Las Vegas, NV from November 7-10, 2011.

Global Battery Tutorial Will Also Be Held on November 8-9 in Las Vegas

This tutorial focuses on present and future needs of portable and stationary electrochemical energy sources and highlights the latest technological developments designed to satisfy application requirements. You will review primary, rechargeable, commercial, industrial and military batteries, and their accessories. Additionally, this program reviews typical cycle life aspects of designing and manufacturing energy source solutions: from application energy requirements, power source electrical and mechanical design, cells selection, cells evaluation tests, battery prototype, acceptance tests, design and manufacturing techniques, testing, mass production, safety issues, use and disposal. Special focus is given to battery design and testing along with the examination of safety issues along the energy source solution cycle life.

About The Knowledge Foundation

The Knowledge Foundation integrates scientific ingenuity and real-world applications by fostering collaborative research at the rapidly changing intersection of science and business. Known for providing members of its Technology Commercialization Alliance with direct and unbiased state-of-the-art scientific information, the Knowledge Foundation is uniquely qualified to provide wider exposure for important developments in the emerging fields of alternative energy, nanotechnology, and chemical/biological detection technologies.

Contact:

David Mello

Knowledge Foundation

2193 Commonwealth Ave., Suite 398

Boston, MA 02135-3853

Phone: (617) 232-7400 Fax: (617) 232-9171

Website: http://www.knowledgefoundation.com

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Kirkland, WA — October 11, 2011

OrthoNeuro Technologies, Inc. (http://www.ortho-neuro.com), a technology company that designs, and integrates products and services focused on technique skills development to increase proficiency in the chiropractic community, is pleased to announce that they will co-sponsor the first Dynadjust Spinal Manipulation Training Course at the University of Western States.

OrthoNeuro Technologies and the University of Western States are co-sponsoring a ground-breaking chiropractic continuing education program. This is one of the first offerings of this technology in the country. The Dynadjust Spinal Manipulation Training course is a combination of attended classroom lecture and distance learning activities using the Dynadjust System and the on-line ONT Continuing Education Service Center.

Attendees will receive an introduction and hands-on familiarization of the Dynadjust System during a four hour classroom session. Afterwards each attendee will take a Dynadjust Instrument home to complete the remainder of the course. Attendees will have up to 30 days to complete the required hours and will have the option of earning a total of 10 or 20 hours of continuing education credit. ?We are very excited to offer this blended Continuing Education program with University of Western States. This program really focuses on helping chiropractors improve their most important skill and utilizes the latest in technology. Learning to adjust will never be the same? said Sean Herrin D.C., Program Director for OrthoNeuro Technologies.

This course is designed to improve a chiropractor?s performance of the high velocity, low amplitude (HVLA) impulses used during spinal manipulation. The program utilizes the Dynadjust, an electronic instrument that incorporates resistance springs and advanced electronics to measure all aspects of a HVLA impulse including depth of the impulse, the speed and direction of the impulse, and the force generated. The Dynadjust stores the data from the exercises and up-loads the data to the OrthoNeuro Technologies Continuing Education Service Center where their distance learning continuing education hours will be confirmed.

The course will be offered on the University of Western States campus in Portland Oregon on November 12th 2011. The 10 hour program is $ 250 and the 20 hour program is $ 395. For more information and registration go to: http://uws.ortho-neuro.com.

About OrthoNeuro Technologies

Headquartered in Kirkland, WA, OrthoNeuro Technologies is a technical solutions company delivering technique skills development and instrumentation systems to the spinal care Industry. For more information on OrthoNeuro Technologies, go to http://www.ortho-neuro.com.

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Sean Herrin, D.C

Program Director

OrthoNeuro Technologies, Inc.

drherrin(adot)ortho-neuro(dot)com

866-500-3636

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Boulder, Colorado — October 11, 2011

The WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 WCET Outstanding Work (WOW) award, a competition that recognizes innovative uses of educational technologies in higher education. Since 2004 the WCET WOW award has been presented to higher education institutions and organizations for exceptionally creative, technology-based solutions to a significant problem or need. Twenty-three works were nominated by colleges and universities across the country this year, and three were named winners. Each of them addresses a critical goal related to student retention and completion, demonstrating an innovative solution to one specific aspect of overall student success. The issues addressed by 2011 WOW awardees include students who enter college with no plan for their educational goals nor a roadmap for how they might begin to create a plan; the need to promote awareness of and emotional resilience against suicide in college students; and keeping pace with student demands for engaging online courses that make appropriate use of social media and multimedia resources.

?Each of these three initiatives addresses a specific area of need that cuts across higher education institutions of all sizes and from all sectors ? student ownership of their educational pathway and options, the critical need to pay more attention to the mental health stressors many college students face, and the need to provide faculty with as many tools as possible to offer engaging online courses that incorporate many of the learning tools that our students use inside and outside of the virtual classroom,? says Peg O?Brien, WOW Award Committee chair and director of extended programs for Dakota State University in South Dakota. ?The WCET WOW award represents a great tribute to the work of the winning organizations and also serves as a meaningful way to disseminate exemplary practices to the higher education community. I encourage other institutions use these models and adapt them for their own students and faculty.?

The winning projects will be honored at the WCET Annual Conference on October 26-29 in Denver, and featured in a free webcast, ?Achieving Innovation in Higher Education,? scheduled for October 17 at 1:00 pm MDT . The 2011 WOW awardees include:

GPS LifePlan by Century College and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. GPS LifePlan helps students achieve their educational, career, and personal goals by putting them in charge of creating intentional connections with their campus and making their own personal plans for tapping into a host of campus resources. The GPS (Goals + Plans = Success) LifePlan includes three key components: a one-stop website with links to resources and activities to help students develop their goals and plans related to career, education, finance, leadership, and personal development; the use of eFolio (an electronic portfolio) to track and reflect upon activities completed; and on-campus activities such as workshops and curriculum integration. The initial development of GPS LifePlan at Century College was spawned by the work of a collegewide task force, convened to address issues of poor student college readiness and the high number of students who tested into at least one developmental course

The use of the GPS LifePlan has been infused into the work that educational professionals are already doing in the area of student success. Over 120 faculty members have integrated the program into their curriculum. With support from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, the program has been adopted by 18 colleges, one university, and three collaborative organizations. Through partnerships with the state?s National Guard, Veterans Affairs, Economic Development, and Education agencies, additional versions were created for the following audiences: military, workforce, and secondary students.

Contact:

Michele Jersak

Counselor and GPS LifePlan outreach coordinator

Century College

651-779-3221

Michele.jersak_at_century.edu

University Life Caf? by Kansas State University. University Life Caf? serves as the first interactive college website promoting the mental wellness and academic success of college students. Originally developed with a three-year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the site features features a gallery of user-submitted artwork, writing, and photography; a blog for students to identify and share similar experiences; and resources from a network of mental health professionals. The site is available for public view, with content contributed entirely by K-State students, faculty, and staff. It reaches all K-State campuses and the university?s distance-student community globally. These audiences total approximately 23,500 students and 4,000 faculty/staff. Google Analytics reports an international reach of site visits from 147 countries, translated into 71 languages. University Life Caf? now is sustained by the K-State Counseling Center.

This engaging, community-based approach for university counseling services met an urgent need to educate and empower the campus and larger community to recognize signs of risk for suicide and other mental health issues, providing a safe venue for students to express themselves and reach out to trained counseling staff. The American College Health Association reported that 9.8 percent of students have seriously considered committing suicide, and the American Psychological Association reported suicide as the second highest cause of death among college students. Since its launch in 2009, at least one K-State student used the site to express emotional distress and threat, resulting in a successful protective intervention by trained campus staff. The American College Personnel Association named University Life Caf? as one of the top innovations in college counseling for the 2009-2010 academic years.

Contact:

Barbara Pearson

Director, University Life Caf?

Assistant director, K-State Counseling Services

Kansas State University

785-532-6927

bpearson_at_ksu.edu

Passport to Course Development by Regis University. Passport to Course Development addresses the challenge faced by many institutions with rapidly growing enrollments in e-learning: providing adequate training and support for faculty, oftentimes adjunct faculty, who are new to the online environment. Using an avatar called Addie ? an acronym for analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate ? the Passport system guides faculty through the course development journey, replete with a colorful interactive world map that represents various design and development destinations and even includes a passport that gets stamped at every stop along the way. The course itinerary includes nine learning topics ranging from identifying learners and organizing content, to learning assessment, and finding additional resources.

The learning design team for the College of Professional Studies designed the Passport course to serve as an exemplary online resource with robust interactive components. Faculty can view and compare how different multimedia tools, such as games, learning agents, and simulations, reinforce specific learning objectives within a course. From its inception the Passport project was to be used as a ?fun? support piece, providing course development information ?just in time and just enough,? rather than presenting information as merely another training course.

Contact:

Jane Johnson

Instructional designer

Department of Learning Design

Regis University

303-964-5448

jgjohnso_at_regis.edu

The WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET) accelerates the adoption of effective practices and policies, advancing excellence in technology-enhanced teaching and learning in higher education. More detailed information about the WOW award recipients and their projects is available on WCET?s website.

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(PRWEB) October 20, 2011

David Berens of Dynamic Sales Innovations will be presenting Fear Free Prospecting and Cold Calling for the Job Seeker at the Community Career Center in Naperville, IL on October 27th, 2011. In the current economic climate, with unemployment rates we haven?t seen in decades, job seekers need strategies to set themselves apart from the masses of candidates most employers are flooded with. Fear Free Prospecting and Cold Calling for the Job Seeker does just that. Attendees will learn how to uncover job opportunities before they are published and actually prospect for their next job.

The Community Career Center is located just west of Route 59 at 1815 W. Diehl Road, Suite 100 in Naperville, Illinois. David will be available for questions and discussion following the presentation.

About Dynamic Sales Innovations, Inc.

Dynamic Sales Innovations, Inc. is dedicated to providing its clients with innovative, cost-effective solutions for optimizing B2B sales cycles. Focused on strategic sales development, they partner with clients to increase sales productivity with two divisions ? The Sales Institute and the DSI Call Center. Both divisions operate out of DSI?s headquarters in Aurora, Illinois.????

The DSI Sales Institute provides effective sales training for all aspects of the sales cycle, with a special emphasis on the initiation of first contact, specifically cold calling. DSI is the only organization in the Midwest that is an accredited partner of the Behavioral Sciences Research Press and certified to provide the Fear Free Prospecting and Self Promotion Workshop, a world class training focused on helping salespeople overcome the emotional and psychological roadblocks that keep them from consistently prospecting for new business.

The DSI Call Center offers outsourced inside sales functions that help clients fuel top line growth, including B2B appointment setting, customer win back campaigns, satisfaction surveys and fund raising campaigns. Outsourcing cold calling functions has advantages in efficiency, productivity and morale.

Please visit the Dynamic Sales Innovations website (http://www.DynamicSalesInnovations.com) or contact the company’s sales department (800-368-5560 or 630-701-9050) to learn more about Dynamic Sales Innovations? programs and services.

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