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Tickets for a very special Ringling College Library Association TOWN HALL lecture on the 30th of September, 2009 featuring one of the most sought-after speakers in the world, President Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, are on sale now! President Clinton’s lecture is in celebration of the 30th year of the Ringling College Library Association TOWN HALL Lecture Series, and the 35th anniversary of the Ringling College Library Association,

“As one of the preeminent lecture series in the country, we seized the opportunity to have President Clinton celebrate our 30th year of bringing superlative speakers to the west coast of Florida,” said TOWN HALL chair Olivia Thomas. The lecture will be held at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The program will begin at 7:45 pm. Read the rest of this entry »

Rail safety specialist, Rowe Hankins, has introduced the first Wi-Fi enabled on-train monitoring and recording unit (OTMR) on the UK rail network. The Teloc unit from HaslerRail has been installed by Rowe Hankins on a Porterbrook Turbostar operated by London Midland as part of a long term trial.

The trial started in June and is expected to run for at least six months. Steve Stone, technical director at Rowe Hankins, commented, “The main purpose of the OTMR remains as an evidential recorder for judicial purposes but data transmission by Wi-Fi is a considerable advance in making this high value data more useful in strategic management.” Read the rest of this entry »

World Mental Health Day on 10th October seeks to raise public awareness of the issues surrounding mental health by promoting discussion of illnesses and the need for improved treatment and prevention initiatives. Statistics quoted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for 2002 suggest that 154 million people globally suffer from depression, just one form of mental illness. (1) Helen McNallen, ex-city trader, depression sufferer and founder of the website Depression Can Be Fun, is now publishing a book of the same name, to pass on the important message of depression and mental illness through humour and help people see that, with treatment, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Mental health problems are common worldwide, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. Depression is the most common mental health problem, believed to affect approximately one in four of us at some time in our lives. Read the rest of this entry »

Tia McGraff -Canadian singer / songwriter has been attracting a lot of attention across America with her song “Angry Eagle,” and the companion video, which at one point features the eagle with a tear in its eye. Tia’s previous videos include;

“Small Town Life,” “Way Up Here,” “Sunflowers,” and “Every-time I See You,” all of which have been featured on Canada’s Country Music Television.

“Angry Eagle,” at first blush might sound like a song of rebellion, protest or frustration however, while it contains all of those elements, the carefully crafted tune, showcases the sensitive and emotive side of Tia McGraff’s vocals and transitions into a story about compassion. Read the rest of this entry »

It is a debilitating crime. Identity theft violates its victims, strips them of their ability to purchase homes and cars, and leaves them swimming in a never-ending sea of paperwork. When five percent of identity theft happens to minors under the age of 18, according to the Federal Trade Commission, thieves are beginning to realize that children are an easy, and profitable, target.

“Young people don’t even realize their identity has been stolen until they apply for their driver’s permit, apply for a college loan, or open their first checking account,” warns The Campus Safety Expert Bob Baier, author of Identity Theft – Prevention for the College Student. “The crime can go undetected for up to 15 years! By the time parents realize their children have been violated, the thieves are long gone.” Read the rest of this entry »

Forty-five lacrosse organizations in 23 states will receive US Lacrosse Equipment Grants this year. The US Lacrosse Equipment Grant Program, in its eleventh year, is an annual offering of US Lacrosse. Since the inception of the Equipment Grant Program, US Lacrosse has donated equipment to over 300 fledgling lacrosse programs with the retail value of more than $ 1,650,000.

The US Lacrosse Equipment Grant is one of the most impactful programs that US Lacrosse offers. It directly supports the growth of lacrosse across the country, allowing more youth to have the opportunity to play the sport each year. The program is supported by US Lacrosse memberships and the generous financial donations of lacrosse enthusiasts from coast to coast. Read the rest of this entry »

Perry County Memorial Hospital, Tell City, Ind., has gone live with its Intranet portal designed and installed by HospitalPortal.NET™. It is the hospital’s first Intranet portal.

HospitalPortal.NET is a leading provider of secure hospital-specific Intranet sites for electronic information sharing and information publishing. Perry County Memorial, a healthcare provider for 60 years, is a critical access

hospital with 25 beds and 315 full- and part-time employees. Read the rest of this entry »

The National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA), a division of Dominion Enterprises, has announced the winners of its 2009 Children’s Products competition. After evaluating hundreds of outstanding submissions in each of seven product categories including Toys and Games, children’s Music, and Software / Video Games, NAPPA selected 88 products to receive its esteemed NAPPA Gold award and 142 products for NAPPA Honors. These children’s products were chosen for their multiple levels of entertainment, engagement, skill building, creativity and overall quality.

Just in time for the holiday season, a convenient shopping list of NAPPA Gold winners is available for download on the NAPPA Web site. Children’s products are categorized by age group and type of product. Read the rest of this entry »

Picaboo, the popular photo book and greeting card provider, announced today that it is offering its ‘buy one photo book get a second copy free’promotion until November 30, 2009. This offer represents an ideal opportunity for consumers to preserve and showcase Halloween photos and get a jumpstart on making heart-felt, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts with favorite photos that remain unappreciated on hard drives and memory sticks.

Additionally, with Thanksgiving fast approaching, a photo book is a unique way to thank those who’ve been supportive throughout the year. Christmas and Hanukah are also on the horizon and the coupon enables consumers to essentially purchase two gifts for the price of one, while also providing gift-givers the special comfort of crossing friends and relatives off the shopping list early.

Picaboo is also offering 25% off greeting card orders of $ 50 or more (code: 25HCARDS) – with new Thanksgiving photo cards and over 50 holiday card designs that can be completely customized with photos, captions and backgrounds. Read the rest of this entry »

GROM Audio, the developer and the manufacturer of in-car multimedia technology solutions, today announced the release of GROM-USB2 Car Kit (Interface Adapter) for Nissan and Infiniti car stereos. The adapter allows listening to audio files directly from USB flash disk drive, using an original car stereo system. The GROM USB2 adapter for Nissan and Infiniti has an additional iPod iPhone integration and 3.5-mm port for any external audio source.

This highly practical solution is great for playing MP3, WMA, AAC, and iTunes files directly from any mass-storage USB drive, with no dedicated portable player. GROM adds USB port, iPod, and AUX input directly to car audio system, giving to customers an ability to manage media through car stereo or steering wheel controls. Read the rest of this entry »