http://www.send2press.com/newswire/ Business, Entertainment and Technology News Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:19:40 GMT http://neotrope.com en-us 144 31 http://www.send2press.com/newswire/ http://www.send2press.com/XML/send2press-rss.gif http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0207-001.shtml Internet Opinion Colorado GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., Feb. 7, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PETAP, LLC (www.petap.org) has discovered recent reports on the subject of online education showing that not only are more students taking advantage of classes offered via the internet, but that the opinions of teachers and administrators regarding online education are changing as well. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:58:58 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-02-0207-001.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0118-003.shtml Education NonProfit New York NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of American University Presses (AAUP) celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding in 1937. AAUP is an organization grounded in a tradition of service, whose members engage in forward-looking publishing programs and innovations. Both the history of the association and the future of scholarly communications will provide focus for a series of events, including a 'University Press Week' in November 2012, to mark the occasion of the AAUP 75th anniversary. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:39:38 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0118-003.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0110-002.shtml Events Computing Texas HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 10, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Houston-based technology company Softway Solutions is giving students an inside look at the fast-paced profession of game development. In an ongoing effort to help educate the Houston community, Softway Solutions Director of 3D Animation Nathan Smith is teaching an 'Introduction to Game Design' class at LoneStar College System. With one semester already under Smith's belt, another one is slated to kick off on Jan. 21, 2012. The classes are held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:08:28 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0110-002.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0106-002.shtml Events Entertainment California LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 6, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 2 p.m., former USA National Team members Diana Mkhitaryan and Rebecca Terzian and the 2011 VISA USA National Qualifier Heather Chan from the Los Angeles School of Gymnastics (LASG) will perform at UCLA's Women's Gymnastics 7th Annual John Wooden Challenge at The John Wooden Center (221 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095). The John Wooden Challenge honors all competing teams' academic and athletic achievements. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:49:51 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0106-002.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0104-004.shtml Education Women's Interests Texas DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 4, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas will hold its third lecture, 'What is a Girly-Girl?,' in its 2011-2012 series on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. in partnership with The Dallas Institute for Humanities and Culture. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:07:04 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0104-004.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0104-002.shtml Education Legal and Law Virginia PETERSBURG, Va., Jan. 4, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Why should the American taxpayer care about people who are incarcerated in our prison system? Simple, it is a true cost-saving measure that should be discussed. In 'EDUCATION BEHIND BARS' (ISBN: 978-1934597774; Sunbury Press; January, 2012) author Christopher Zoukis makes the case for why all Americans should support education in our prison system. Most Americans do not realize that the United States could save upwards of $60 billion each year by simply educating prisoners. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:59:22 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0104-002.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0103-003.shtml Family Women's Interests Texas DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 3, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On December 28, 2011, President Obama issued a proclamation designating January 2012 as National Mentoring Month. He stated: 'Every day, mentors help young Americans face the challenges of growing into adulthood. By setting a positive example and sharing their time, knowledge, and experience, mentors play an essential role in preparing our Nation's youth for a bright future.' Themed 'Invest in the Future: Mentor a Child,' January 2012 marks the eleventh annual National Mentoring Month. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:30:38 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0103-003.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-12-1209-002.shtml Energy Construction Ohio TIPP CITY, Ohio, Dec. 9, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the continued growth in Ohio's demand for energy savings solutions, Energy Optimizers, USA has brought on new talent with the hiring of Mr. Bob Hausmann and the promotion of Mrs. Belinda Kenley to Vice President of Business Development. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:35:00 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-12-1209-002.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-12-1208-003.shtml Education Women's Interests Texas DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 8, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas congratulates their alumna Bianca Bailey on her selection as a Champion of Change by the White House. Bianca is one of 12 recipients nationwide of the Champions of Change honor for being leaders in the effort to recruit and retain girls and women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:30:00 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-12-1208-003.shtml http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-12-1205-003.shtml Events NonProfit Minnesota ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 5, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On December 6, 2011, global education non-profit World Savvy, the Institute for Global Citizenship at Macalester College, and the Minnesota Humanities Center are sponsoring 'Citizenship in a Sound Bite Era,' a community forum among a range of individuals and organizations around Minnesota working to educate and engage young people for informed, responsible and sustained citizenship in the sound bite era. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:29:00 GMT http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-12-1205-003.shtml