Online Academic Writing Center Available to the Public

Capella University Makes Comprehensive Online Academic Writing Center Available to the Public

The online university's Online Writing Center features multi-media modules aimed at graduate level students studying in a variety of disciplines
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MINNEAPOLIS-- May 29, 2008 --A comprehensive online academic writing center developed by Capella University (www.capella.edu) primarily for graduate level students is now available to the public at www.capellawritingcenter.org. Capella, which is an accredited,* online university that focuses on master's and PhD degrees, created the Online Writing Center to provide its 23,000-plus students with instruction, resources, and strategies to help them navigate the writing process and develop clear and effective academic writing.

"We decided to make this writing resource available to the general public because, first, it's the nature of writing centers to share resources, and second, we have some unique resources to share that are a result of the collaboration among faculty, staff, and our incredible web and instructional designers," said Leslie Olsen, coordinator of Capella's Writing Center. "There is so much information on this site that people seeking help with their writing won't find on other writing resource Web sites. What we have developed truly makes the writing process much more manageable, efficient, and enjoyable."

Some of that unique information includes a writing handbook organized around the writing process and embedded with multi-media modules, animated handouts, and easily downloadable documents on topics such as the philosophy behind APA writing guidelines, writing a literature review, and pre-writing techniques that can be used to help facilitate the writing process.

"The multi-media modules and animated handouts are very unique among writing resource Web sites, and are a very effective way to help these concepts come to life and really sink in," said Olsen, adding that all of the modules are ADA compliant.

Some other topics covered on Capella's Online Writing Center include:

    * Annotated Bibliography Guide
    * Grammar
    * Business and Technical Writing
    * APA Style and Formatting
    * Undergraduate Writing Resources
    * How to Get Your Work Published
    * Academic Integrity

The site also offers a wide variety of one-page handouts in PDF format for downloading on topics such as developing a thesis statement, writing in the third person, and plagiarism. The Writing Center even features a "Writer's Relief" section for those who need a break from thinking about writing.

Although Capella's Online Writing Center has been developed primarily for graduate-level students, it does feature a section for undergraduate students. It includes an interactive module on the four stages of writing, which takes the student all the way through the writing process, from prewriting, through drafting and peer review, and on to revising, editing and proofreading.

About Capella University

Founded in 1993, Capella University (www.capella.edu) is an accredited*, fully online university that offers graduate degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, psychology, public health, and public safety, and bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 104 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs. The online university currently serves more than 23,400 students from all 50 states and 45 other countries. It is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Capella University is a wholly owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552).

* Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.

Capella University, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552), www.capella.edu.

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Contacts

Capella University
Media Contact:
Irene Silber, 612-977-4132
irene.silber@capella.edu

Pioneering Effect Marketing Firm Promotes Social Action, Drives Results Through Brands, Music, and Special Events

MusicMatters Creates Ultimate Green Experience for Jack Johnson's 2008 World Tour; Pioneering Effect Marketing Firm Promotes Social Action, Drives Results Through Brands, Music and Special Events

Going Beyond the Green Standard for Nearly Two Decades

MINNEAPOLIS-- May 29, 2008 --From the first Concert for the Environment in the '90s to the latest Jack Johnson world tour - to significantly boosting revenues for an array of organic brands like Ben & Jerry's, Stonyfield and CLIF Bar - MusicMatters is proving that green experiences generate dramatic results. The Minneapolis-based company creates strategic partnerships, innovative, action-oriented campaigns and memorable experiential online and onsite activities to raise awareness about critical environmental issues that move millions to take action. (See Media Kit case studies). In many ways, the Johnson tour, like the company's work for recording artists that range from Gomez and the John Butler Trio to the Dave Matthews Band, The Police and others, is a culmination of everything it's done for almost two decades and a preview of what's possible in the future.

As campaign director for Billboard magazine's number one green artist, Jack Johnson, and his highly anticipated 2008 World Tour, MusicMatters has helped create the green infrastructure and experiential branding components that are making the tour an unqualified success. The tour kicked off in Australia and Japan last month and is set to rock the U.S., Canada and Europe beginning in mid-June. Johnson, whose new Brushfire release Sleep Through the Static is already a number one hit, is passionately committed to greening every aspect of this tour in order to minimize environmental impact. To get there, Johnson and his team worked with MusicMatters to create a low environmental impact tour that generates high environmental awareness and action.

"Jack Johnson's music and sustainable lifestyle inspire fans worldwide. This tour is all about music, but it's also a profoundly powerful vehicle for change. This tour is a first-of-its-kind in many ways and fans will experience on a very visceral level how much fun they can have while doing good," says Michael Martin, founder and Prez of MusicMatters.

MusicMatters has worked with Johnson to ensure that this tour is as green as possible. This includes fueling tour vehicles with biodiesel, offsetting 100% of tour carbon emissions, offering fans the chance to offset their carbon footprint from traveling to and from shows, offering eco-friendly tour merchandise, refillable water bottles and working with venues to reduce waste and recycle. MusicMatters has also helped to create the All At Once partnership with non-profits worldwide. This new interactive community empowers fans to take action toward a healthier community and planet. "Based on the concept that individual action, multiplied by millions, creates global change, the tour will set the new 'green standard' in the industry and encourage established superstar acts and emerging artists to adopt similar campaigns for their tours," according to Martin.

"Michael Martin is a true green pioneer," says Johnson. "He not only understands how to merge music with message, he has brilliance for creating strategies and experiences that move audiences to action. Plus, he and his team bring an authenticity to events that fans appreciate. I consider him an integral part of my team."

MusicMatters Helps Deliver the Architecture for Jack Johnson Tour and Others

The company has been providing the campaign architecture for green tours and events for almost two decades. At the center of the Johnson tour is a first-of-its-kind platform - a worldwide community to bring about environmental change. Read more about it at this link: www.musicmatters.net/press/20080528

About MusicMatters

For nearly two decades MusicMatters has made headlines, effected policy change and delivered bottom line results to scores of values-based businesses.

Pioneering a revolutionary process called Effect MarketingT, MusicMatters, through campaigns and strategy development, reaches millions of consumers each year and inspires them to take action. In addition, MusicMatters creates street and retail events to build and drive awareness and sales. The firm is the country's leading live marketing agency for the organic and natural industry.

Clients include Annie's Inc., Jack Johnson, Organic Valley Family of Farms, The Police, Stonyfield Farm, Dave Matthews Band, Earthbound Farm, Horizon Organic, CLIF Bar, Nature's Path, Santa Cruz Organic and more.

The Minneapolis-based firm with a staff of 20 is nationally recognized for the unique, powerful and entertaining brand experiences they create. (See Company Backgrounders in the Media Kit, MUSICMATTER'S GREATEST HITS/SOCIAL CHANGE INVENTIONS on the company's website).

For more information - or to interview Michael Martin - please contact Martin Keller at Media Savant Communications Co., 612-729-8585, mkeller@mediasavantcom.com

Contacts

Media Savant Communications Co.
Martin Keller, 612-729-8585
mkeller@mediasavantcom.com

Free National Directory to Include Drunk Driving Attorneys

LawInfo Expands Free National Directory to Include Drunk Driving Attorneys

LawInfo.com now provides a way in which the public and professionals alike can locate a pre-screened, pre-qualified drunk driving lawyer in their area. In an effort to guarantee professional, unparalleled criminal law representation, Lawinfo administers a detailed screening process for DUI and DWI attorneys that verifies state bar admission, peer approval and recommendations, a proven high rate of case and trial success, and no pending disciplinary action.

October 9 -- LawInfo has now added qualified drunk driving attorneys to its free online national directory. These attorneys are a part of LawInfo's signature service, the Lead Counsel Program, which provides pre-qualified, pre-screened attorneys, including DUI lawyers, DWI attorneys and car accident lawyers, through a simple, 2-click accessible attorney directory. The Lead Counsel Program has resulted in the enhanced screening of attorneys' credentials and has become a symbol of quality assurance for consumers searching for legal representation.

A person is guilty of drunk driving when he or she drives or is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle and is under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any chemical or controlled substance to the extent that his or her mental faculties are impaired and/or his or her blood alcohol level (BAC) is above the legal limit. All offenses that involve the operation of a vehicle while intoxicated are criminal law matters, which could potentially incur a felony conviction and possible prison sentence depending on how serious the charges are; i.e. if the offender's impairment caused a traffic accident resulting in personal injuries, wrongful death, etc.

If you have been arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), it is critical that you retain a qualified and experienced drunk driving attorney immediately to protect your legal rights and fight for your exoneration. LawInfo's Lead Counsel drunk driving lawyers are highly skilled and are fully versed in the intricacies of drunk driving laws. The following is a testimonial of a Lead Counsel DWI attorney's skill at work:

"New Hampshire DWI attorney Patrick E. Donovan is my savior and was worth every penny. He recently tried my DWI, Resisting Arrest and Criminal Threatening Case and brought it to acquittal. I found Patrick through the LawInfo site after hiring and firing 3 previous attorneys in New Hampshire." -Sharon Wilber-Lemire

For over a decade, LawInfo's mission has been to assist the public in locating qualified attorneys and legal services. Founded in 1994, LawInfo is recognized nationwide as a leader within the legal community. In addition to listing a national directory in which to locate skilled drunk driving attorneys, LawInfo.com also provides the latest legal news, breaking headlines on FDA-mandated recalls for defective drugs and dangerous products and supplies an index of experienced local and national attorneys who are handling such cases.

LawInfo.com has also designed a legal resource center that provides a quick and easy way to access free legal forms and documents, research thousands of legal FAQ's, obtain document preparation services and locate legal experts throughout the nation--such as private investigators, bail bondsmen, process servers and paralegals. LawInfo.com also provides marketing packages for attorneys and legal professionals crafted by a team of specialists that integrates web design, content development and internet marketing with targeted traffic-generation tactics. LawInfo is staffed by experienced legal industry professionals and their corporate offices are located in San Marcos, California, just thirty minutes north of San Diego.

For more information about Lead Counsel drunk driving attorneys, or LawInfo's free legal resource center, call 1-800-397-3743 or visit www.lawinfo.com.

Press Contact: Lisa Wilson
Company Name: LawInfo, Inc.
Phone: 800-397-3743
Website: www.lawinfo.com

Consumers Take Control of Health Insurance Costs With Health Insurance Agency's Help

North Carolina Health Insurance Agency Help Consumers Take Control of Health Insurance Cost

Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance

Press release from: nchealthbenefits.com
PR Agency: Adviatech Corp

21.05.2008 - (openPR) - Many North Carolina health insurance consumers would love to lower their premiums, but are frightened by the idea of higher deductibles leading to financial problems in the event of an accident or illness. It can seem pointless to save money on premiums each month when those savings can be wiped out by one medical event.
For consumers in this situation, McLeod Insurance Agency, LLC., is pleased to offer access to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (R)'s BlueOptions Health Savings Account (SM) Over three million consumers nationwide have already taken advantage of programs like this one, which couples a low-premium, high-deductible health insurance plan with a tax-free savings account.

These health savings accounts offer insurance consumers tax deductions based on their yearly contributions to their medical savings account(up to $2900 yearly for individuals and $5800 yearly for families), tax-free investment earnings, and tax-free withdrawals for medical expenses. BlueOptions HA'S (SM) also enable families and individuals to grow savings that can be used to cover procedures and preventive measures that are sometimes neglected by typical health insurance policies. Two additional benefits conferred by HSAs are the liberty to choose where and whom to visit for medical procedures, and the portability of a health insurance plan that follows the insured from job to job, plan to plan, and state to state.
Consumers taking advantage of BlueOptions HSAs (SM) enjoy many of the same benefits associated with a traditional health insurance plan: prescription coverage, child coverage, preventive care, and a nationwide network of qualified providers. Those who choose BlueOptions (SM) have the added bonus of tax-advantaged payments and withdrawals and the relief of greatly reduced premiums (up to 50% in many cases).

BlueOptions HSAs (SM) are also available for business environments, enabling large businesses the freedom to cut costs and small businesses the potential to offer employer-paid health insurance for the first time.
To lean more visit: www.nchealthbenefits.com

Adviatech Corp., PR for nchealthbenefits.com
9280 Bay Plaza Blvd Suite 706
Tampa, FL 33619
1.813.600.3017

NChealthbenefits.com offers health insurance in North Carolina. Their preferred North Carolina Health Insurance provider is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (R).
http://openpr.de/news/45118/North-Carolina-Health-Insurance
-Agency-Help-Consumers-Take-Control-of-Health-Insurance-Cost.html

Online Technical Training For European Developers and IT Professionals

AppDev Expands into Europe Offering Online Training and Courseware

New UK office offers technical training to European developers and IT Professionals

MINNEAPOLIS -- May 19, 2008 --AppDev, an award-winning, technical learning company, announced the opening of West Sussex, England offices to best serve developers and IT professionals in Europe. While AppDev has been selling globally for years, adding offices and staff in England reflect AppDev's commitment to excellence in customer service and support and delivering the highest quality Microsoft training across Europe.

"We had been looking for someone who had a strong background and understanding of Microsoft products, experience working with developers and IT professionals in Europe, and whose commitment to customer service was in synch with AppDev's high standards to open the AppDev Europe office", says CEO and President Craig Jensen. "Neil Slater's 18 years in IT sales, his proven track record with components vendor FarPoint Technologies, and his team of European-based professionals are a perfect fit for AppDev Europe."

According to Jensen and Slater, the increasing demand for Microsoft developer training in Europe and the U.S. is growing exponentially. "This opportunity to bring respected industry training products from a company with a long-standing history is timely," reports Neil Slater. "IT professionals all over Europe are looking for quality training that will get them up to speed on new software and help them effectively use their existing software on new projects including online training. That's what AppDev Europe brings to the market."

Existing customers such as Paul Mooney in Dublin, Ireland have used AppDev training for several years. Mooney finds ".the depth and breadth of AppDev courses provide a great level of training which I have found lacking in other training programs. The customer support at AppDev is fantastic." Jensen and Slater agree that the timing couldn't be better to open the AppDev Europe office.

ABOUT APPDEV

AppDev's award-winning, self-paced in-depth, real-world training is available in multiple formats including CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and KSource Online Learning and customizable ILT courseware. AppDev offers 90+ courses for today's latest technologies including Microsoft® Visual Basic® 2008, Microsoft® Visual C#® 2008, Microsoft® SQL ServerT 2005, Business Intelligence, SharePoint 2007, ASP.NET AJAX and more. AppDev expert instructors include authors and consultants such as Ken Getz, Robert Green, Don Kiely, Andy Baron, Scott Cate, Doug Ware, and Dino Esposito. For training and reference resources, go to www.appdev.com or contact: AppDev U.S., Phone: 800-578-2062 Email: craigj@appdev.com or www.appdev.eu, AppDev Europe, Neil Slater at Ltd Vinalls Business Centre Suite 2a, Neptown, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9DZ United Kingdom Phone: +44 1273 492 199 Email: neils@appdev.eu

Release Summary:

AppDev a leading online learning and technical training company in the U.S. expands to Europe offering courses on Microsoft products for developers including SQL Server, ASP.NET, Business Intelligence and more.

Keyword Tags:

asp.net, business intelligence, elearning, it training, microsoft software training, online training, sharepoint, sql server, training online, visual basic 2008

Contacts

AppDev
Cindy Leines, 763-559-6058
cindyl@appdev.com

New IT Media Disposal Program From Kroll Ontrack

Kroll Ontrack Goes Green with a New IT Media Disposal Program

Erasure and Recycling Services Help Businesses and Individuals Safeguard Critical Information and the Environment

MINNEAPOLIS--  May 13, 2008 --Kroll Ontrack®, the leading provider of data recovery and legal technologies products and services, today announced a new media disposal program to help businesses and individuals safely dispose of their end-of-lifecycle hard drives in an environmentally conscious way. This fast, secure and convenient erasure and disposal service allows organizations and individuals to protect one of their most important assets - their data.

Kroll Ontrack's media disposal program is comprised of two steps:

Data Erasing Solutions: Kroll Ontrack offers two solutions that completely remove all traces of information stored on storage media and a verification service that ensures no traces of information can be recovered from the media following an erasure procedure.

    * Ontrack Eraser software: An easy-to-use, highly flexible data erasure software tool, Ontrack® Eraser, uses overwriting procedures to permanently remove data and meet the most stringent standards for data removal.
    * Ontrack Eraser services: A convenient, end-of-lifecycle service performed by Kroll Ontrack specialists that offers complete removal of your data using a "degausser," a hardware device that destroys data using strong magnetic fields.

Media Disposal Services: Kroll Ontrack's environmentally friendly media disposal service ensures certain media is disposed of in a method that protects both the owner of the stored data and the environment. Technicians dismantle the devices removing good parts for re-use prior to disposal of the storage media. All other hard drive and storage device components are turned over to Kroll Ontrack's recycling vendor that separates materials such as metals, circuit boards, copper wiring and aluminum into different commodities that are recycled and re-used for other products. Any left over materials are discarded in a manner that ensures no materials are deposited in landfills or incinerators. Specifically, they are disassembled using an optimal mix of physical and mechanical demanufacturing techniques to separate out hazardous materials from recyclable components.

"With this service, customers now have a convenient means to make sure their media does not fall into the wrong hands and is disposed of in a method that will not harm the environment," said Jim Reinert, vice president of software and services, Kroll Ontrack. "This is especially critical as both businesses and home users are looking for a safe and easy way to get rid of their mounting end-of-lifecycle machines."

From more information regarding this service visit www.ontrackdatarecovery.com.

About Kroll Ontrack Inc.

Kroll Ontrack provides technology-driven services and software to help legal, corporate and government entities as well as consumers recover, search, analyze, produce and present data efficiently and cost-effectively. In addition to its award-winning suite of software, Kroll Ontrack provides data recovery, advanced search, paper and electronic discovery, computer forensics, ESI consulting, and trial consulting and presentation services. Kroll Ontrack is a technology services division of Kroll Inc., the global risk consulting company. For more information about Kroll Ontrack and its offerings please visit: www.krollontrack.com; www.ontrackdatarecovery.com; www.engeniumsearch.com; www.trialgraphix.com.
Contacts

Kroll Ontrack
Kaitlin Creager, 952-516-3581
kcreager@krollontrack.com

Practice-Changing Clinical Data Anticipated By Medtronic

Medtronic Anticipates 'Practice-Changing' Clinical Data for Interventional Cardiologists at EuroPCR

ENDEAVOR II Four-Year Results, Updated ENDEAVOR Pooled Safety Analysis, One-Year Results from E-Five Registry and TAPAS Trial - All Feature on Meeting's Scientific Program

MINNEAPOLIS-- May 12, 2008 --Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT), today announced plans for the release of new clinical data on the Endeavor® Zotarolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System and the Export® Aspiration Catheter at EuroPCR in Barcelona this week, May 13-16.

"New data from the ENDEAVOR clinical program and the TAPAS trial have the potential to be practice-changing for interventional cardiology," said Prof. Anthony Gershlick of University Hospitals of Leicester in the UK. "As the evidence from this clinical research continues to build, it shows more and more definitively the advantages of the Endeavor drug-eluting stent for a broad range of patients with coronary artery disease and of thrombus aspiration with the Export Aspiration Catheter for a specific group of patients suffering myocardial infarction."

A summary of the data presentations related to Medtronic's product portfolio for interventional cardiology at EuroPCR follows:

    * On Tuesday, May 13, the late-breaking clinical trials session from 15:30 - 18:30 in Room 1 includes presentations by:

- Dr. Jean Fajadet (at approximately 15:45) of the four-year results from ENDEAVOR II, a prospective, randomized, multicenter, controlled trial that compared the Endeavor drug-eluting stent to the Driver bare-metal stent.
                                                        
- Prof. Bart de Smet (at approximately 16:30) of one-year results from TAPAS, a single-center trial designed to evaluate the effect of thrombus aspiration preceding percutaneous coronary intervention by using the Export Aspiration Catheter in patients with acute myocardial infarction.

    * On Thursday, May 15, the Medtronic-sponsored symposium titled "Patients and Stents: Learning and Progress," 5:00 - 6:30 pm in Room 1, features presentations by:

- Prof. Martin Rothman on the one-year results of 8,300 patients in E-Five, an international registry that investigated the performance of the Endeavor drug-eluting stent in routine clinical practice.
                                                        
- Prof. Ian Meredith on the updated ENDEAVOR pooled safety analysis, which includes 2,132 Endeavor patients (from ENDEAVOR I, II, II continued access, III and IV) - 678 of whom have now been followed for four years, 1,271 for three years, 1,290 for two and 2,093 patients for one year.

All times are local to Barcelona. Room numbers are for The Forum CCIB Convention Center, the venue for EuroPCR.

"The data we're presenting this week at EuroPCR illustrate the depth of innovation within the CardioVascular business at Medtronic and the growing breadth of our offering to interventional cardiologists," said Scott Ward, senior vice president of Medtronic and president of the CardioVascular business. "We are particularly excited to share the long-term results from the ENDEAVOR clinical program, which continue to illustrate significant performance advantages for patients and physicians, positioning Medtronic for market leadership in coronary stents."

In addition to attending these data presentations and other educational and scientific sessions, EuroPCR participants are encouraged to visit the Medtronic exhibit (booth #D04), which will feature highlights of the company's current and future cardiovascular innovations, including the:

    * Endeavor and Endeavor Resolute Zotarolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent Systems
    * Sprinter Legend Balloon Catheter
    * Export XT Aspiration Catheter
    * Defender Embolic Protection Filter
    * Complete SE (Self-Expanding) Peripheral Stent
    * Assurant Cobalt Balloon-Expandable Iliac Stent
    * Melody Transcatheter Pulmonic Heart Valve

Information on Medtronic's programs designed to foster "Innovation through Collaboration" in the fields of educational development (Academia) and clinical science (Scientia) will also be available at EuroPCR.

"As the trend of closer collaboration across medical specialties continues, our CardioVascular business is uniquely positioned to forge the partnerships necessary to find novel solutions to unmet patient needs," Ward added. "As the theme of our EuroPCR exhibit, 'Better Together,' suggests, we know from decades of experience the profound power of collaboration with the clinical community in the service of patients with chronic diseases."

About Medtronic

Medtronic, Inc. (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Minneapolis, is the global leader in medical technology - alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life for millions of people around the world.

Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 27, 2007. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.

Contacts

Medtronic, Inc.
Joe McGrath, 707-591-7367 (Public Relations)
Jeff Warren, 763-505-2696 (Investor Relations)

Retirement Services Direct IRA Funds into Income Property Investments

Self-Direct Your IRA Funds into Income Property Investments with RealSource Retirement Services

Families and individuals do not have to limit their retirement funds to a range of products or investment policies offered by their employer or financial/insurance institution. RealSource Retirement Services is helping generate monthly income and increased wealth for those who no longer wish to be bound to traditional investment choices or are limited in their ability to invest their hard-earned money as they see fit.

Howell, NJ  -  April 15, 2008 -- Families and individuals do not have to limit their retirement funds to a range of products or investment policies offered by their employer or financial/insurance institution. RealSource Retirement Services is helping generate monthly income and increased wealth for those who no longer wish to be bound to traditional investment choices or are limited in their ability to invest their hard-earned money as they see fit. This is done with their retirement funds by placing them into income property investments that make sense – and in markets that work.

"Despite the negative media attention, there are still real estate markets that fall outside of that, that haven't slowed down and that are still growing at extremely strong and beneficial levels," said Jeremy Hanks, Director of RealSource Retirement Services, whose firm presents investors with self-directed retirement opportunities that have reasonable risk levels and higher net returns. "There are risks out there but if you can locate yourself within the right market with the right tools, the rewards are tremendous, a lot better than most, if not all, individual retirement plans – and remember, you are in control of your money."

RealSource Retirement Services has made available an audio Webinar that highlights the RealSource economic model, how to identify markets that have the best investment potential and the ability to separate that into which markets have the best cash flow opportunities and which markets have the best appreciation opportunities. To listen to the audio Webinar, go to www.incomepropertyinvestmenttalk.com/realsource_investor_ira.htm.

"Ideally, as self directing IRA investors, you should look for both appreciation and cash flow in the right place at the right time," said Michael Madsen, Director of RealSource Retirement Services. "A self directed IRA protects assets from creditors and frivolous lawsuits, plus real estate as an investment has generated more wealth than any other vehicle for investors who understood how to avoid common mistakes. We help IRA fund holders invest in real estate well."

To schedule a one-on-one consultation with Messrs. Hanks and Madsen, call (800) 929-2150 or e-mail them at RRS @ realsource.net. To listen to the audio Webinar, go to www.incomepropertyinvestmenttalk.com/realsource_investor_ira.htm.


Press Contact: Peter L. Mosca
Company Name: RealSource Retirement Services
Phone: 732.841.4778
Website: www.IncomePropertyInvestmentTalk.com

Senior Care Professional Online Education Upgrades Affiliate Program

EasyCEU.com Upgrades Affiliate Program for Online Education

Published on: May 7th, 2008 04:23pm by: SKBrothers

EasyCEU.com, specialists in online training for senior care professionals, launched an upgraded affiliate program today. EasyCEU's program provides nationally accredited continuing education courses for senior care administrators, managers and nurses and other licensed senior care professionals.

Oregon City, OR (OPENPRESS) May 8, 2008 -- The upgraded affiliate program offers very generous commissions for referrals to continuing education courses on a per sale basis. Affiliates can now not only have easy access to custom links for their sites, but with this upgrade they can promote specific and individual courses or even develop a virtual course catalog.

"The time has never been better to align yourself as an affiliate with EasyCEU.com as we are experiencing our largest growth rate in history," explains Wendy Finch, VP Business Development. "We have excellent profitable relationships with healthcare associations through our Partnership Program, and upgrading our affiliate program seemed like an obvious next step to help us increase awareness of our courses and products."

"Through this program reputable companies or individuals who work with senior care professionals can quickly and easily provide information about needed continuing education courses, and earn commissions at the same time. Any company with a website who markets to the senior care industry is a candidate." notes Finch. The affiliate program has proven to be especially useful to professionals who provide seminars or classroom-based training to this population, allowing them to enter the e-learning field without expensive course development or delivery costs.

"Distance education, also known as e-learning or online training, is becoming the product of choice for today's busy senior care professionals," says Finch. "Not only are these individuals expected to accomplish more in less time, but they are also feeling the pinch of travel costs as well. Saving time and money by reducing expensive conference, seminars or classroom training is an obvious step for many in senior care."

EasyCEU courses are available in the areas of care for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, senior care and management, ethics, death and dying, and cultural competencies as well as other topics related to senior care.

Affiliates are screened and accepted into this program from a variety of sites that provide services to this group of professionals.

For more details and an affiliate application visit the EasyCEU website at www.EasyCEU.com and click on the Partner/Affiliate link, or call 877-843-8374.

About
EasyCEU.com is a division of the Institute for Senior Living Education (ISLE-ed.com) a company developed, owned and operated by senior care professionals who have a unique understanding of the training and support needs of individuals who have devoted their careers to senior care. EasyCEU (EasyCEU.com), offers anytime, anywhere web-based courses and continuing education credits for assisted living and nursing home administrators, nurses and managers. All courses are approved by the National Continuing Education Review Services of the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators (NCERS/NAB), as well as by the numerous state licensing boards. Its instructors are professional healthcare and senior care educators and providers. aQuire Training Solutions (aQuireTraining.com) another ISLE-ed product, provides online staff training especially designed to not only meet licensing compliance needs but also to improve quality of care, build stronger staffing teams and reduce staff turnover. ISLE-ed is also launching a new product, Apply2Care (Apply2Care.com) which will help providers utilize internet capabilities for recruitment of new employees.
Release Information

Industry: Education

Country: United States

MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area): Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA

Company: aQuire Training & EasyCEU.com

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Retirement Plans Supports Small Business Community Online

Nationwide Retirement Plans Supports Online Community for Small Business

Nationwide and PartnerUp.com Connect to Help Entrepreneurs Grow Businesses

COLUMBUS, Ohio-- May 05, 2008 --Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: NFS) is stepping up its commitment to supporting small businesses through sponsorship of PartnerUp, the first and largest online community designed to connect and serve the needs of small business owners.

Nationwide's support of PartnerUp enables small business owners to network with other small business owners, ask for and offer up assistance, and find small-business-friendly service providers and commercial real estate spaces for their businesses.

"PartnerUp serves as an excellent resource and unmatched networking opportunity for the small business community and Nationwide is proud to support the work that it does," said Bill Jackson, president of Nationwide Retirement Plans. "Many small business owners wear multiple hats and often don't have the time, resources or expertise to manage a retirement plan. Nationwide understands the demands on their time and offers clear and understandable resources to help them and their employees save for retirement so that they can focus on running their businesses."

Nationwide is the largest provider of defined contribution plans in the country1 and has products specifically designed to meet the needs of small businesses. Nationwide Retirement Innovator offers both target maturity funds for those who need some help making investment decisions and the Nationwide Financial® Fund Window for those who want choice and a broader selection of funds.

Nationwide and PartnerUp commented that they are committed to working together to provide the support and insight entrepreneurs need to succeed in today's business environment.

"PartnerUp is excited to have the support of Nationwide, one of the country's largest providers of insurance and financial services for small business," said Steve Nielsen, founder and CEO of PartnerUp. "We look forward to working with Nationwide to roll out additional tools and resources that help small business owners start, grow and manage their businesses."

Small business owners who are looking for more information on how they and their employees can save and prepare for retirement can visit www.nationwide.com/retirementplans or call toll free 1-800-262-401K.

About Nationwide

Nationwide, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the world, with more than $161 billion in assets. Nationwide ranks #108 on the Fortune 500 list. The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto, motorcycle, boat, homeowners, life, farm, commercial insurance, administrative services, annuities, mortgages, mutual funds, pensions, long-term savings plans and health and productivity services. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.

About PartnerUp

PartnerUp is the first and largest online community that focuses solely on helping small business owners start, grow and manage their businesses. The company allows small business owners to network with other small business owners, ask for and offer up advice, and find service providers and commercial real estate. PartnerUp was founded in February 2005 and is headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, visit www.partnerup.com.

1 Based on the number of recordkeeping plans, PLANSPONSOR magazine (June 2007).

Please note that the investment options offered through the Nationwide Financial® Fund Window may require investment expertise and/or professional management advice to prudently manage. Nationwide® does not monitor these funds. In addition, some of these investment options may have higher Nationwide asset fees than the designated investment options. Nationwide does not make recommendations or give investment advice.

Target Maturity Funds are designed to provide diversification and asset allocation across several types of investments and asset classes, primarily by investing in underlying funds. Therefore, in addition to the expenses of the Target Maturity Funds, an investor is indirectly paying a proportionate share of the applicable fees and expenses of the underlying funds.

The Nationwide® Group Retirement Series includes unregistered group fixed and variable annuities and trust programs. The unregistered group fixed and variable annuities are issued by Nationwide Life Insurance Company. Trust programs and trust services are offered by Nationwide Trust Company, FSB a division of Nationwide Bank®. Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, member FINRA. In MI only: Nationwide Investment Svcs. Corporation. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies, Home Office: Columbus, OH 43215-2220.

Nationwide, Nationwide Bank, Nationwide Financial, the Nationwide framemark, Life Comes at You Fast and On Your Side are federally registered service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.
Contacts

Nationwide
Carah Brody, 614-677-0275
brodyc@nationwide.com
or
PartnerUp
Megan Dorn, 952-229-8300 x344
Megan_Dorn@PartnerUp.com

Nation-wide Bankruptcy Education Approved

Advantage Approved for Nation-wide Bankruptcy Education

Advantage Credit Counseling Service has been approved by the Executive Office of the United States Trustee to provide consumers in 47 states* with the required pre-discharge bankruptcy education course through the internet.**

Pittsburgh, PA  -  November 8 -- Advantage Credit Counseling Service has been approved by the Executive Office of the United States Trustee to provide consumers in 47 states* with the required pre-discharge bankruptcy education course through the internet.**

The Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005 mandates that consumers complete financial counseling and education as part of the bankruptcy process. Once the counseling and education requirements are met, Advantage CCS is approved to issue certificates in compliance with the bankruptcy law to allow consumers to complete the bankruptcy filing process.

"Advantage looks forward to serving clients who are going through the bankruptcy process," Advantage CCS President and CEO Stephen Piotrowski said. "The approval to provide online bankruptcy education gives Advantage the ability to help many more individuals struggling to exit bankruptcy across the United States."

In 2006, Advantage CCS provided bankruptcy counseling and education to over 6,000 consumers.

Consumers can enroll in and complete their bankruptcy education requirements by logging on to www.advantageccs.org.

Advantage Credit Counseling Service, formerly known as Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Western Pennsylvania, is a non-profit 501(c)3 community agency that educates consumers about wise money management and the responsible use of credit.

Since 1968, Advantage has provided help and hope to thousands of consumers who have been debilitated by enormous financial worries. The experienced counselors at Advantage provide confidential budget and debt management counseling.

Advantage is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) and is a member of the Better Business Bureau. Advantage is also a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), the umbrella association for over 115 credit counseling agencies nation-wide that promotes the highest member standards for credit counseling.

*Advantage CCS is not approved to provide the internet bankruptcy education course in Alabama, North Carolina and Oregon.
**Approval does not endorse or assure the quality of an agency's services.

Contact:
Kristen Garrett, Public Relations Coordinator
(412) 390-1300 x 107

Press Contact: Kristen Garrett
Company Name: Advantage Credit Counseling Service
Phone: 412-390-1300
Website: www.advantageccs.org

High School Students Earn Tuition-Free College Credit

Minnesota Virtual High School Students Earn College Credit Tuition-Free Through DeVry University

Full-Time Students Also Eligible for School-Supplied Laptop, Internet Allowance

MINNEAPOLIS--April 21, 2008--Minnesota Virtual High School students are now eligible to participate in the Passport2College program offered through DeVry University, one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America. This unique program allows full-time juniors and seniors who meet residency and GPA requirements to take up to two college credit classes tuition-free through DeVry University, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

"The Passport2College program creates a clear pathway to college by giving students the opportunity to take online college classes at no charge while still in high school," said Minnesota Transitions Charter School Superintendent Tony Scallon.

And beginning with the 2008-09 school year, Minnesota Virtual High School will provide a laptop and an Internet stipend to all new full-time students. Existing full-time students will be able to take advantage of the offer when they re-enroll for the fall semester. Minnesota Virtual High School is made possible by a partnership between Minnesota Transitions Charter School of Minneapolis and online learning leader Advanced Academics, Inc.

"Providing students a school-issued laptop and Internet stipend ensures that all students interested in learning online have the equipment they need to succeed," said Jeff Elliott, president of Advanced Academics. "These enhancements to an already strong program make online education an even more appealing way for Minnesota students to earn their high school diploma."

Minnesota Virtual High School is a free online public high school that offers full and part-time education for state residents in grades 7-12. The program is a flexible, high quality option for students who are looking for an alternative to the traditional school environment.

Students earn their high school diploma, issued by a local Minnesota school district, in a personalized program featuring one-on-one access to Minnesota-certified teachers, 24/7 student support, and full high school curriculum including electives and advanced placement courses. Minnesota Virtual High School students are able to participate in sports and other activities through Minnesota Transitions Charter School. For more information, please visit www.MinnesotaVirtualHighSchool.com

About Advanced Academics

Advanced Academics, a leader in the field of online learning, partners with schools and districts in more than 30 states across the country to offer a customizable online solution that uniquely serves each customer. Advanced Academics' program has proven to be extremely successful in providing flexible learning opportunities for students in grades 7 through 12 and increasing overall student academic performance. The program offers comprehensive middle and high school courses, highly-qualified, certified teachers, and a web-based learning management system that enhances student learning. A subsidiary of DeVry Inc. (NYSE:DV), Advanced Academics is accredited by The Commission of International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA) and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). For more information, visit www.advancedacademics.com and www.advancedacademics.net.

Contacts

Advanced Academics
Meg Martin, 405-397-6156

Securities Industry Broker Training School

BrokerTrainingSchool.com, Inc. Begins Accepting Students

BrokerTrainingSchool.com is now enrolling students for its program to train, license and help place investment professionals for careers in the securities industry.

St. Petersburg, Florida (PRWEB) September 7, 2007 -- Capitalizing on both the demand for registered representatives in the financial services industry and the need for an alternative pathway for individuals to become securities licensed, BrokerTrainingSchool.com, Inc. has begun accepting students for securities licensing training.

"BTS.com will help individuals- teachers, real estate agents, accountants and others that are intrigued by the opportunities in financial services but find the current pathway to becoming an investment professional too onerous," stated Paul A. Werlin, President of BTS.com. "In addition, BTS.com will help fulfill the widespread demand for new FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., formerly known as the NASD) licensed professionals in all segments of the securities industry".

Under current federal and state regulations, in order to take FINRA licensing examinations, a person must become an employee and be sponsored by an FINRA member firm and commit to study programs requiring inconvenient time commitments and travel. BTS.com will provide comprehensive training to individuals seeking these licenses without having to quit their current jobs, and receive the training and support they need at their own pace at home and on their own computer.

"BTS.com will breakdown the barriers that make it hard for individuals to become licensed stockbrokers without the necessity of quitting their current job, finding a new job with a brokerage firm, and receive placement help to begin their career as an investment professional," Werlin stated. James Nonnengard, President of Colonial Brokerage, Inc. in Montgomery AL, confirmed the need for BTS.com. "There is both a strong demand for new registered representatives, as well as considerable interest from career-changers to become registered representatives. But we have found that many successful professionals, some with strong links in their communities, turn away from making this change because they aren't ready to quit their current job or commit to training programs with inflexible schedules. BTS.com will make it so much easier for these individuals to become licensed and enter the industry."

BTS.com will initially provide training for FINRA series 6, 7, 66, 65 and 63. Other training will be provided at a later date. Information about BTS.com's products and services can be found on their website, BrokerTainingSchool.com. BTS.com is currently accepting a limited number of students and expects to expand their student body within the next 90 days.

Press Contact: PAUL WERLIN
Company Name: BrokerTrainingSchool.com, Inc.
Phone: 727-898-0212
Website: www.BrokerTrainingSchool.com

Degree Program Offers New Business Analysis

Capella University Master's in IT Online Degree Program Offers New Business Analysis Specialization

Online university currently offers the only online graduate specialization in business analysis

MINNEAPOLIS-- April 28, 2008 --Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited*, online university based in Minneapolis, announced the launch of a Business Analysis specialization within its Master of Science in Information Technology online degree program. The new specialization is designed to meet the growing need for business analysts, IT professionals who help define business requirements and translate them into IT solutions.

With businesses increasingly relying on technology in nearly every aspect of their operations, business analysts with the skills to bridge those two areas are in high demand, according to CIO.com's 2008 list of "The Hottest Jobs in Technology."

"Business analysis requires a full understanding of both business and IT systems in order to bridge the two and develop comprehensive IT solutions that meet enterprise-wide business needs," said Kurt Linberg, PhD, dean of Capella's School of Business and Technology. "These are critical positions within a business, yet only 13 universities offer graduate-level degree programs in business or computer systems analysis, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). None of programs listed by NCES are online, and we believe that busy IT professionals will welcome the opportunity to gain deeper business analysis skills in Capella's online master's degree program."

The curriculum for Capella's Business Analysis specialization is based on the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) and offers a broad IT education that pulls from both business and IT-specific knowledge areas. The specialization also leverages the expertise of Capella's scholar-practitioner faculty from the university's School of Business and Technology and complements the university's comprehensive project management offerings. The university's portfolio of graduate and undergraduate IT degree and certificate programs currently numbers more than 25 specializations, including five in project management.

Capella is now accepting enrollment applications for its Master of Science in IT, Business Analysis specialization. For more information, please call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552), option 3, or e-mail info@capella.edu. Review of this specialization is pending in AR, AZ, KY, OH, SC, and WA.

About Capella University

Founded in 1993, Capella University is an accredited*, fully online university that offers graduate degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, psychology, public health, and public safety, and bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 104 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs. The online university currently serves more than 22,000 students from all 50 states and 45 countries. It is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit www.capella.edu or call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552).

*Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.

Capella University, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552), www.capella.edu.

Contacts

Capella University
Media Contact:
Irene Silber, 612-977-4132
irene.silber@capella.edu