PR Newswire back issues from Thursday, August 19:
CVRD Announces Forward Stock Split.
Aug 19, 2004 ... RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, August 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (CVRD) informs that the forward stock split proposal was approved today at the Extraordinary General Shareholders' Meeting. Therefore, CVRD's capital will be composed of 1,165,677,168 shares, with 749,949,429 ...
Sky Harbor Named Best Public Museum by Phoenix Magazine.
Aug 19, 2004 ... PHOENIX, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The August 2004 "Best of the Valley" issue of Phoenix Magazine named Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport the Best Public Museum. Exhibits featuring river rafting, the 100th Anniversary of Flight and miniature engines are just a few of the art ...
Rabobank Comments on AgStar Announcement; Continues to Believe Rabobank Proposal Offers More Real Value, Strategic Benefits.
Aug 19, 2004 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Rabobank issued the following statement in response to AgStar's press release on its new proposal for Farm Credit Services of America: We are aware of the press release issued by AgStar today, announcing their proposal to acquire FCSAmerica. ...
United Way of America President Brian Gallagher Tours Florida Hurricane Damage; United Way '2-1-1' Centers Provide Vital Assistance to Affected Areas.
Aug 19, 2004 ... ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- What: United Way of America President Brian Gallagher tours Florida communities recovering from Hurricane Charley and reviews activities of United Way's 2-1-1 call centers that have played a tremendous role in assisting affected residents to get and ...
7,174 Total Winners With No Jackpot Winner(s) in Tonight's WINFALL Drawing.
Aug 19, 2004 ... LANSING, Mich., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The winning WINFALL numbers for tonight's drawing were: <Pre>12 22 28 30 31 46Other cash prize winners from tonight's WINFALL drawing included: 7player(s) matched fivefor a ...
Salvation Army Comfort Stations Total 24 Throughout Florida as Additional Staff, Equipment, Volunteers Arrive; 92,000 Meals Served in Four Days.
Aug 19, 2004 ... TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Salvation Army Comfort Stations are one-stop centers where residents can receive assistance, including food, water, ice, clean-up supplies, showers, bathroom facilities and other relief supplies. <Pre> COMFORT STATION LOCATIONS...
More Than 100+ Caregivers at Watsonville Community Hospital Will Walk a Picket Line To Protest Watsonville Community Hospital's Efforts to Negotiate 'Poor' Terms That Will Place Its Workers Even Further Below the Standards of Other Northern California Hospitals.
Aug 19, 2004 ... WATSONVILLE, Calif., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- <Pre> When:Thursday, August 19, 2004 Picket line, 11 AM - 1 PM Rally, 12 noon Where: Wastonville Community Hospital 75 Nielson Street Watsonville, CA ...
GfK Significantly Increases Forecast for 2004.
Aug 19, 2004 ... NUREMBURG, Germany, August 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The GfK Group closed the first six months of 2004 with clearly improved figures compared with the previous year. Sales were up by almost 14 per cent to EUR 320.6 million, with EBIT after income from participations of EUR 35.5 million rising ...
Asia Netcom Delivers Regional Frame Relay Network For Cosmetics-Giant Revlon.
Aug 19, 2004 ... Asia Netcom Completes Roll Out Of Frame Relay Network Connecting Revlon's Telecommunications Infrastructure To New Offices In The Asia Pacific Region SYDNEY, August 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Asia Netcom today announced that it has completed the rollout of a Frame ...
Global Sources Survey Indicates High Incidence of Original Design Development in mainland China Electronics Industry.
Aug 19, 2004 ... Fifty Eight Percent of Manufacturers Plan Product Exports to US and Europe HONG KONG, August 19 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Sources Ltd. today released its 2004 China Design Techniques Survey, which indicates that 62 percent of design engineers in mainland China's ...
CAIR: Muslims Welcome Pentagon Report on Boykin's Speeches; Probe Finds That General Violated Military Regulations.
Aug 19, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group today welcomed a Department of Defense (DoD) report that says speeches made by a top general who claimed Muslims worship an "idol" violated Pentagon rules and warrant "corrective action." ...
Remarks by the President at St. Paul, Minnesota.
Aug 19, 2004 ... WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of remarks made by President Bush: <Pre>Xcel Energy CenterSt. Paul, Minnesota 5:55 P.M. CDT </Pre> THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much for coming. Thanks for having me. I'm glad we ...
New Study Published in AIDS Reports Results of PegIntron and Rebeto Combination Therapy in Treating Patients Co-Infected with Hepatitis C and HIV.
Aug 19, 2004 ... BRUSSELS, Belgium, August 19 /PRNewswire/ -- - Sustained Virologic Response Seen in 44% of Co-Infected Patients Receiving PegIntron, Including 38% of Patients with Difficult-to-Treat HCV Genotype 1 or 4 Infection Patients co-infected with chronic hepatitis C virus ...
$14 Million Powerball Jackpot Up for Grabs.
Aug 19, 2004 ... POWERBALL, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- There were no Powerball jackpot winners Wednesday but 293,965 players across the nation won a total of more than $2.4 million in prizes in America's Game. Because no one correctly matched all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing the jackpot will ...
Notice to Extraordinary General Meeting in Intentia International AB (publ).
Aug 19, 2004 ... STOCKHOLM, Sweden, August 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Intentia International AB (publ) (XSSE:INT B) The shareholders of Intentia International AB (publ) are hereby invited to Extraordinary General Meeting on Monday, September 6, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the premises of the company (Horsalen) ...
Hansabank Interim Report, Q2 2004.
Aug 19, 2004 ... TALLINN, Finland, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Hansabank Group's Q2 2004 interim report is available on the bank's Internet home page: <Pre> http://www.hansagroup.com/reports/ka04_2/eng/index.html Mart ToevereHead of ...
ComGenex Announces the Publication of the First Comprehensive Textbook on Chemical Genomics.
Aug 19, 2004 ... BUDAPEST, Hungary, August 19 /PRNewswire/ -- ComGenex scientists are proud to announce the publication of "Chemical Genomics" (Eds. Ferenc Darvas, Andras Guttman, Gyorgy Dorman, Publisher: Marcel Dekker), the first comprehensive textbook on this rapidly developing drug discovery ...
'Movies Under The Stars' Invites Princess Passengers to Follow the Yellow Brick Road; 'Sing-a-Long Wizard of Oz' Becomes Unique Hit Aboard Caribbean Princess.
Aug 19, 2004 ... SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Once each week, the Calypso Pool area of Caribbean Princess is filled with the joyous sound of voices singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and "We're Off the See the Wizard." And not all of the singers are up on the ship's "Movies Under the ...
Interim Report for Copenhagen Airports A/S for the Six Months to 30 June 2004.
Aug 19, 2004 ... KASTRUP, Denmark, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Consolidated profit before tax was DKK 335.8 million, which was above the forecast and 42.7% higher than in 2003. Income statement, balance sheet and income statement: http://hugin.info/2057/R/956959/137160.xls <Pre> For your ...
Education IV, Back to School II Feature Package.
Aug 19, 2004 ... The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with education and back to school and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. For those receiving this copy via computer, the stories are easily identified by the initial word of the slug: "School." ...
Back to School or Back to Bullies? Girl Scouts Offer Tips to Help Girls Deal With Bullies.
Aug 19, 2004 ... GREATER PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents justifiably worry about their daughter's physical safety in school, but girls consider emotional safety just as important. "Everyone knows about 'mean girls,' but parents may not realize the potential long-term impact on their ...
National Survey Finds Kids Give High Marks to High Speed; Internet Considered Crucial for Educational Success; Students Overwhelmingly Turn to the Internet to Find Information Not Provided in School Books; Majority Seek Fast Connections to Complete Homework Assignments.
Aug 19, 2004 ... SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- From elementary to high school, the Internet has revolutionized how and where kids learn, and enhanced their success rate in school. According to a new survey of 6- to 17-year-old students, high-speed Internet access has become a valuable and ...
Vision Disorders Hinder Children's Learning, But Therapy Can Provide Help; Eye Doctors Say ADHD, Learning Disabilities Frequently Misdiagnosed.
Aug 19, 2004 ... ST. LOUIS, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan Hayden was surprised and frustrated when her daughter Allison reached second grade. "I couldn't put my finger on what was wrong," says Hayden, a 20-year veteran teacher of children with learning difficulties. Despite her professional experience, ...
Lending A Hand To A Healthy Lunch Box; Tips From Doctors Who Treat Obesity.
Aug 19, 2004 ... JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- What students have in their lunch boxes is as important as what they have in their backpacks, according to doctors who treat health problems related to obesity. Food nourishes the body while books expand the mind. If parents are not careful, ...
Back-to-School Means Back to Germs; Survey Results Show That Most Parents Make the Grade By Fighting Colds With Vitamins.
Aug 19, 2004 ... PRESCOTT, Ariz., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent survey released this week proves that most moms are concerned that their children may be bringing home more than just the daily homework assignments this fall. As students head back to school to learn, they may also be heading back to an ...
Bereavement Camp Offers Chance for Grieving Adolescents to Heal Before Returning to School.
Aug 19, 2004 ... RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Returning to school for children and teens after the loss of a loved one can be difficult, stressful and challenging. Attending a grief counseling group or a bereavement camp among peers who have also experienced the death of a loved one can ease ...
Create a Savings Plan to Meet Rising College Costs; Popular Ways to Save Explained.
Aug 19, 2004 ... MILWAUKEE, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents should plan now for how they will meet the rising costs of college, according to Sarah Henriksen, Director of Education Planning at Strong Financial Corporation. Henriksen suggests creating a financial plan to save for college and ...
CollegeJournal.com Gives the Lowdown on Starting Salaries.
Aug 19, 2004 ... PRINCETON, N.J., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting salaries for new graduates vary greatly, says CollegeJournal.com, The Wall Street Journal's guide for career-minded college students. "Many college grads have unrealistic salary expectations," says Tony Lee, editor in chief, ...
Erie Insurance Group Reminds Motorists and Students to be Safe as Kids Head Back to School.
Aug 19, 2004 ... ERIE, Pa., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- As the stores stock their shelves with notebooks and pencil boxes, the days get shorter and summer draws to a close, it is time to start thinking about kids heading back to school. The hasty morning routines of double-checking homework, packing lunches ...
Hearing, Noise, and School: Hearing Well in a Good Listening Environment Critical for Success.
Aug 19, 2004 ... ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- A student's ability to hear and understand verbal information is vital, but often is reduced in schools because poor classroom acoustics allow excessive levels of background noise into the classroom, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing ...
Setting a Game Plan for Education Financing.
Aug 19, 2004 ... CLEVELAND, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- While the value of a good education is never a question, how to pay for it often can be. Whether you are looking to finance an education or have existing student loans, there are options to make the process easier. "The best place to start ...
Tips for Getting the Most Out of School Open Houses.
Aug 19, 2004 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Fall means school open houses, visits with teachers, and, often, anxiety for parents and students. Bill Broderick, Head of School at Fort Worth Academy (FWA), a K-8 private school in Fort Worth, Texas, offers tips for parents to make the ...
Online Education -- Changing the Way We Learn One Mouse Click at a Time.
Aug 19, 2004 ... PITTSBURGH, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- It is hard to imagine a world without the Internet. Since the mid 1990s, it has revolutionized the way people around the world communicate, shop, entertain and conduct business. Today, at the crest of this global transformation, colleges and ...
Anxious About the New School Year? - Psychologist Advice to Ease Back-to-School Worries.
Aug 19, 2004 ... BOSTON, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Along with the new school back-pack might come some extra baggage -- stress. The back-to-school season brings feelings of relief and anxiety for both parent and child. Whether worrying about a new teacher or homework, many kids don't look ...
Bridging the Achievement Gap Through Effective Use of Technology.
Aug 19, 2004 ... LOS ANGELES, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Jean Whitaker is well aware of the challenges educators at her school face. As principal of Olive Vista Middle School in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), she sees her dedicated teachers struggle to help students with low academic ...
Distance Learning: Portable, Convenient, But Right for You? Tips From American Public University System to See If Online Learning Fits Your Style.
Aug 19, 2004 ... CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Distance learning -- a portable and convenient way to study using both the Internet and traditional textbooks -- offers real options for many. But how can you know if it fits your learning style? American Public University System has some tips ...
From Classroom to Computer - an Online Education Can be a Smart Move.
Aug 19, 2004 ... PITTSBURGH, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Attempting to balance a family life, children, and a career may present a challenge in obtaining a traditional higher education. An online education serves as a convenient alternative in aspirations towards higher education. This is why many ...
Language and Learning; Parents Can Help Children Succeed in School.
Aug 19, 2004 ... ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- "That's just 'baby talk,' I'm sure my child will outgrow it." "Everyone in our family was a late talker. My child will talk when the time is right." Have you had these thoughts? Although some children will develop normal speech and ...
Internet Revolutionizes the Way Students Do Laundry; Doing Laundry Fun? Detergent Bottles Obsolete?
Aug 19, 2004 ... CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- As college students head back to school, many can leave one item off of their packing list -- laundry detergent. Some can also expect to waste less time in the dorm laundry room. New software technology makes it possible for students to track the ...
Bye-Bye Walkie-Talkies, Hello Wi-Fi Telephones.
Aug 19, 2004 ... BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Walkie-talkies have long been a tough-guy accessory for security guards and administrators ushering kids into classrooms and monitoring hallways, but they have not improved communications between schools and emergency personnel. This year, schools ...
Getting Kids Ready for School Can Be Easy as ABC; Advice from Weekly Reader experts.
Aug 19, 2004 ... STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- It is back to school time for millions of children nationwide and with that -- early wake-ups, getting to school on time, homework and yes, sometimes headaches for parents. Experts at Weekly Reader, a leader in educational publishing ...
Newest Graphing Calculator Helps Students Succeed in Math and Science; TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Is This Year's Must Have Tool for Back-to-School.
Aug 19, 2004 ... DALLAS, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Success in school today depends as much on having the right tools and technology as it does studying hard. Texas Instruments has recognized this by coming out with the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculator, which can help students increase their ...
Weekly Reader's Promote The Vote Campaign Kicks Off; Students and Teachers Begin With Election Program.
Aug 19, 2004 ... STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- So long, lazy summer days! Hello, school days! The school bell is beckoning millions of children back to their classrooms in the coming weeks. Just as meeting teachers, seeing friends, and reading books go hand in hand with the new school year, so ...
Dorm Decor That Dares to be Different.
Aug 19, 2004 ... CHICAGO, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, seventy-seven percent of first-year college students pack up and head off for the dorm. Most colleges and universities provide incoming students with lists of what to bring, such as extra-long twin sheets, a ...
Hot New Containers Make Home-Packed Lunches Cool.
Aug 19, 2004 ... SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Obentec, Inc. (http://www.obentec.com/), makers of the Laptop Lunch System, has launched two new back-to-school colors. With homemade lunches making a comeback, it's no surprise that more and more families are packing Laptop Lunches. They're ...
Horizon Organic Introduces New Lunchbox-Friendly Organic Products; Organic Smoothies, Single Serve Juices and Banana Single Serve Milk Offer Delicious Organic Choices for Kids.
Aug 19, 2004 ... BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- As a new school year approaches, parents will face the challenge of preparing nutritious lunches that they feel good about and that will be a hit with their kids. To make packing lunches easier, Horizon Organic is introducing several new ...
Patti Scialfa Embarking on First Tour as Solo Artist Beginning September 15 in Asbury Park; Artist Scheduled for 'Tonight Show' & 'Ellen' Appearances.
Aug 19, 2004 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Records recording artist Patti Scialfa will embark on her first national tour as a solo artist with five very special concerts in September: <Pre>Wednesday, September 15 Asbury Park, NJParamount TheatreFriday, September ...
Reservations Top 50 Percent at South Waterfront's First Residential High-Rise; Consumers Eagerly Buy in to Portland's New $1.9 Billion District.
Aug 19, 2004 ... PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Realty Trust Group, Inc. announces that, after only four months on the market, interested buyers have reserved half of the 245 units at The Meriwether, the first residential property developed in Portland's River Blocks at South Waterfront. The 21- ...
ComGenex Announces the Publication of the First Comprehensive Textbook on Chemical Genomics.
Aug 19, 2004 ... BUDAPEST, Hungary, August 19 /PRNewswire/ -- ComGenex scientists are proud to announce the publication of "Chemical Genomics" (Eds. Ferenc Darvas, Andras Guttman, Gyorgy Dorman, Publisher: Marcel Dekker), the first comprehensive textbook on this rapidly developing drug discovery paradigm ....
Result of EGM & Directorate Change.
Aug 19, 2004 ... <Pre> Immediate release: 19 August 2004 Hansard Group Plc ("Hansard" or the "Company")Result of EGM & Directorate Change At the Extraordinary General Meeting ("EGM") of the Company held today all ...
Win Win Gaming, Inc. Loses Court of Appeal Decision, Reports Samuels Green Steel & Adams, LLP; David B. Coulter to Be Reinstated as Chairman of the Board.
Aug 19, 2004 ... IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 21, 2004, Win Win Gaming, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: WNWN) , (formerly known as Junum, Inc.) was handed a defeat by the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District of California. The unanimous ruling by the Court of Appeal reversed a lower trial ...
Tuxedo Rentals Go High Tech; Web Based Interactive Tux Measurement to Revolutionize Wedding Planning.
Aug 19, 2004 ... LAS VEGAS, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Picture a California wedding with the groomsmen coming from three different states. The most common problem they will have is the proper fit of their rental tuxedo. The messed-up tux that doesn't fit right has spoiled many a "happy day" for the best ...
MassMutual's Philanthropic LifeBridge(SM) Program Creates Educational Safety Net For Children; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.
Aug 19, 2004 ... SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- As students return to school, the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) reminds working parents of its completely free, philanthropic life insurance program for working parents, designed to ensure that if a parent passes away, ...
Popular Science & BrainPOP Partner in the Creation of New Reference Book for Kids; BrainPOP's Award-Winning Educational Movies Are Adapted for New Role: an Almanac in Print.
Aug 19, 2004 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Made for kids, their parents and teachers, "Popular Science Almanac For Kids Powered by BrainPOP" is brand new (Time Inc. Home Entertainment, 2004). The almanac is a comprehensive resource for the classroom and the home, bringing together BrainPOP's ...
Random House Children's Books Has a Great Stack of A+ Titles to Share!
Aug 19, 2004 ... NEW YORK, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Random House is committed to helping foster excitement and passion for reading amongst our youth. This fall, Random House Children's Books has assembled an exciting collection of back-to- school titles, sure to captivate even the youngest readers. ...
Telex Enhances Sound Quality in the Classroom.
Aug 19, 2004 ... MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- As the school year draws near, parents and educators alike look for ways to improve the quality and effectiveness of our schools. One issue that is often overlooked is as simple as asking -- can our children hear what is being taught? ...
Artists for Literacy Announces Winners of 3rd Annual Songs Inspired by Literature Contest; Winning Songs Now Available to Teachers and Public for FREE Download - Teachers Will Be Able to Incorporate Songs Into Reading Curriculum by Accessing Artists for Literacy Website.
Aug 19, 2004 ... SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Artists for Literacy, which promotes reading and adult literacy by producing high-quality CDs and DVDs that feature songs inspired by literature, has announced the winners of its third annual songwriting contest. The winners, from Canada, ...
White Castle, SHOPA Team Up to Equip Thousands for the School Year.
Aug 19, 2004 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- White Castle in conjunction with the School, Home and Office Products Association (SHOPA) Foundation has completed another successful year of distributing school supplies to students in grades four through six through the Knowledge Craver program. ...
Education World Introduces Vicki Cobb's Virtual Stage Debut With 'Show Biz Science'.
Aug 19, 2004 ... CHAPPAQUA, N.Y., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, more than 600,000 educators per month will be presented with "Show Biz Science," activities, experiments and -- can-you-believe-it? -- facts from science educator extraordinaire, Vicki Cobb. With her theater-themed column and ...
Teachers - Inspire Hands-On Learning This School Year; Jo-Ann Stores to offer teacher grants and discount programs to promote creativity.
Aug 19, 2004 ... HUDSON, Ohio, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- For teachers who have innovative hands-on projects designed to enhance student learning, Jo-Ann Stores -- the nation's largest fabric and craft retailer -- together with the School, Home and Office Products Association, is offering grants in every ...
Care Package Goes Back-To-School with New Herbal Tonic.
Aug 19, 2004 ... WOODBINE, Iowa, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Students think it looks cool, thinking people love it, it has been around for over 3,000 years and it's new. PhytoChi(TM) herbal tonic, from Earth Power, Inc., is an unusual back-to-school Care Package gift that tastes great, is known for improved ...
CarMax Foundation Helps Expand MADD College Program; Donation to MADD Expands UMADD Chapters at Colleges in Texas, Maryland, Tennessee, Florida, and Kentucky.
Aug 19, 2004 ... RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- CarMax, Inc. , the nation's leading specialty retailer of used vehicles, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) have announced that the CarMax Foundation has granted $100,000 to MADD to advance UMADD chapters at colleges in Texas, Maryland, ...
Healthy Habits Help College Students Make the Grade - in the Classroom and in Life; Advice from Argosy University.
Aug 19, 2004 ... PITTSBURGH, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- College life can be a different world for most students, especially when it comes to lifestyle choices, according to Dr. Susan Marcus, assistant professor of psychology at Argosy University/Sarasota ( http://www.argosyu.edu/ ). "It's all too easy to let ...
Internet-Based Reading Program Hooks Kids on Current Events While Improving Reading Scores.
Aug 19, 2004 ... LAKEWOOD, N.J., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- These days, national and world events are hot topics at Mendez Middle School in Austin. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040819/NYTHPAK8 ) "I have students come up to me and say, 'Hey, Mrs. Barr, did you read ...
Culinary Team Building Experience Creates 'Corporate Recipe for Success'; Creative Cooking School and The Urban Group, LLC Fuel High Performance Teams With the Right Ingredients.
Aug 19, 2004 ... LAS VEGAS, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Donning aprons and chef's hats, executives in "cooking adventures" learn as much about group dynamics -- sometimes more -- than managers who attend traditional team-building programs. Creative Cooking School, founded by Catherine Margles, and ...