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STEM Education Gets a Creative Classroom Twist Through the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards Program
For the past 19 years, thousands of classrooms across the U.S. and Canada have gotten a creative boost in important STEM, or science, technology, engineering and math education, thanks to the Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program, the world’s largest K–12 science and technology competition. In ExploraVision, students discover the wonders of science and the potential for technological advancement while using their imaginations to contemplate a better future. Applications for next year’s competition will be available online at exploravision.org starting August 30 and are due by February 2, 2011.
The ExploraVision program, sponsored by Toshiba and administered by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), was created to help motivate young students to excel in science and technology. It challenges teams of 2-4 students to research…
Women’s Energy Network – North Texas Chapter Hosts University Energy Panel at September Luncheon Meeting in Fort Worth
The Women’s Energy Network (WEN) – North Texas Chapter announces today that the chapter will host a panel of five energy experts from leading regional universities at its luncheon meeting on Monday, September 27, at the Fort Worth Petroleum Club, Carter-Burgess Plaza, 777 Main Street, 39th floor (http://www.fwpetroleumclub.com/directions.htm). The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. and is expected to conclude by 1:30 p.m. The luncheon… continue reading »
American Red Cross Products by Etón Help Families Prepare During Emergency Preparedness Month
Etón Corporation, a leading emergency preparedness company and creator of green-powered electronics, is helping families do more than cross their fingers during National Preparedness Month. The American Red Cross by Etón products provide the essentials of light, information and energy, helping families plan ahead for any unexpected situation. To prepare for any unforeseen circumstance such as a natural disaster, the Red Cross recommends a… continue reading »
Sierra Systems and Manatron Join Forces to Provide Integrated Property Tax Management Solutions to State and Local Governments
Sierra Systems Group Inc., a leading information technology and consulting services company, and Manatron, Inc., a global leader in integrated property tax and records management software, today announced the two companies have entered into a partnering agreement. Together the companies will promote and integrate their enterprise-level property tax solution for state and local governments. The partnership will leverage Sierra’s full range of… continue reading »
Americans Saving More for Health Care in Retirement, First Command Reports
Concerned about rising medical expenses, middle-class Americans are bumping up their monthly retirement savings to cover future health care costs. The First Command Financial Behaviors Index® reveals that average monthly savings solely for health care costs during retirement climbed to $245 in July, up 42 percent from $173 a year ago. One in five Americans who save for health care costs in retirement are now putting over $300 per… continue reading »
Labor Day Survey: Retirees Say Retirement Is Working For Them
In an independent survey of 471 retirees, 71% say they love being retired. At the same time, just 22% of retirees seem content simply to live a life of leisure: 27% report that they have become volunteers and 10% say they have started new careers. Just 3% say they miss their work and just 2% say they have too much time on their hands. The survey was fielded August 27-31, 2010, the week before the Labor Day holiday weekend, by Extend Health,… continue reading »
Digital Angel Secures $4 Million Revolving Credit Facility
Digital Angel (NASDAQ: DIGA), an advanced technology company in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions, announced today that its subsidiary Destron Fearing Corporation has entered into a new $4 million revolving credit facility with TCI Business Capital, Inc. (“TCI”), based in Burnsville, MN. The new facility matures on August 31, 2012, and provides Destron Fearing the ability to borrow, from time to time,… continue reading »
Brain-Pad Selected as a Top New Product at Henry Schein Dental National Sales Meeting
Brain-Pad®, a leader in athletic products that reduce the risk of concussions while increasing endurance and performance, today announced that it was named among the top new products at the Henry Schein Dental National Sales Meeting held August 5-8 in Washington, D.C. Eight top products were chosen including the Brain-Pad dual-arch mouth guard and Brain-Pad’s NatureZone® UV/Ozone sanitizing and deodorizing chamber for oral appliances. … continue reading »
Que Publishing Launches New USING Series
Que Publishing announced today the official launch of its new USING series, which takes readers beyond printed books by including a free Web edition with each title. The first of its kind, the series incorporates step-by-step video tutorials and audio sidebars are included with the purchase of each book. NEWS FACTS The USING series covers all of Que’s popular technology topics, and features products by noted Que… continue reading »
Disney Digital Books Adds More Titles to its Vast Library in Time for Back-to-School
Parents can help their children ease back into school by discovering the joy of interactive reading with the launch of new back-to-school Disney stories on DisneyDigitalBooks.com. Disney Digital Books (DDB) is a robust and safe online environment with over 600 classic Disney stories all available at the click of a mouse. New titles available today include JONAS Prep School Party and Manny Goes to Preschool. Children can join Handy Manny for… continue reading »
PulteGroup and The Conservation Fund Announce PulteGroup Land Legacy Fund
Building on an award-winning tradition of conservation, PulteGroup, Inc., one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, is joining The Conservation Fund to protect America’s important natural landscapes. The PulteGroup Land Legacy Fund, a newly-named revolving fund that stands at $2.5 million, will preserve and protect the natural areas that Americans love. The Conservation Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental… continue reading »
efileSalesTax.com Launches Fast and Easy Colorado Sales Tax Filing System
efileSalesTax.com now offers a Colorado sales tax filing system that can generate a state-approved XML file that is accepted by the Colorado Department of Revenue (DOR). According to the Colorado DOR, taxpayers who currently use spreadsheets to file their sales tax will no longer be able to use this filing method starting with the September 2010 return (due in October) or for any future periods. While there may be other… continue reading »
GameFly Inc. Kicks off September with “Year-a-Day-GiveAway”
GameFly, Inc., today announced its “Year-a-Day-GiveAway” Sweepstakes. Every day during the month of September, a lucky new GameFly subscriber will win a free one-year membership, valued at over $200. Beginning today and running through September 30, every new member who signs up for a pre-paid GameFly membership is automatically entered into the sweepstakes. GameFly will randomly select one entrant each day and award a full, one-year… continue reading »
Is Your Life Insurance Policy Adequate?
New research shows the majority of American workers (82 percent) have life insurance coverage on themselves, but over a third (38 percent) of those individuals are not confident they have an adequate amount of coverage according to recent findings from the Principal Financial Well-Being IndexSM. Almost half of those surveyed this past spring by Harris Interactive feel they need two (18 percent) or five (29 percent) times their salary, which is well… continue reading »
Choctaws Offer Free Online Preparation for College Admissions Tests with Kaplan – Test Prep Leader
The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (CNO) is offering college-bound students enrolled in its Scholarship Advisement Program (SAP) free online test preparation instruction from Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions, the world leader in test preparation services. SAP’s fall 2010 program marks the third time it has offered members the free Kaplan course. The online sign-up deadline for the fall program is Friday, September 10. Students who are not enrolled members… continue reading »
Top Expert on Male Reproductive Health Launches New Website to Help Men Understand and Overcome Fertility and Sexual Health Issues
The Turek Clinic, founded by men’s reproductive health pioneer, Paul Turek, MD, unveiled a new website dedicated to educating men on sexual health and male fertility problems. The site (http://www.theturekclinic.com) is designed to be an educational tool on topics ranging from vasectomy and reversal to sperm retrieval and testicular mapping, a minimally invasive procedure pioneered by Dr. Turek to find sperm in the testes of… continue reading »
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