Extractions: Technically Innovative Companies th InfoWorld Media Group, publisher of InfoWorld Magazine, announced the recipients of its annual InfoWorld 100 awards, which recognize the innovative use of technology by corporate information technology (IT) organizations. InfoWorld Media Group delivers in-depth analysis of enterprise technology and strategies to arrive at vital business solutions . "The eICU® project reaffirms that technology coupled with a culture of process improvement will create opportunities to dramatically improve quality of care, improve the quality of the clinician's work life and enhance financial performance" says Bert Reese, Sentara Chief Information Officer. "The lessons learned must be exploited in other environments of care" The InfoWorld 100 exemplifies the best of corporate IT. The companies that make the Top 100 list are achieving great success by putting the latest enterprise technology to use. Chosen and ranked by InfoWorld’s senior editors, these 100 organizations represent 2002’s greatest achievements in companies spanning 11 industries. The InfoWorld 100 was chosen based on their ability to leverage the latest technology to bolster business efforts, maximize return on investment, streamline business processes, reduce costs, save resources, improve customer service and create new streams of revenue.
CGE: Women And Gender Resources current events. Boys Will Be Men Raising Our Sons for Courage, Caring, writer and violence prevention educatoris the author of nationally recognized http://www.ucsf.edu/cge/wg/programs/rhb/current.html
Extractions: Register for the Breakfast Workshop Young people today face a world of ever-increasing complexity, alienation, and violence. But our schools and other institutions seem largely unable to provide them with the skills and understanding they need to survive, to thrive and to make a difference. This interactive presentation will focus on how we can be effective allies to boys and help them get out of the Act Like a Man box and become active, non-sexist members of the community. BIOGRAPHY Paul Kivel trainer, activist, writer and violence prevention educatoris the author of nationally recognized books and curricula such as
University Of Connecticut Honors Programs Some events sponsor guest speakers who lecture on specific topics dealing with current Work with nationally known faculty members in many disciplines. http://honors.uconn.edu/zprogove.html
Extractions: Welcome Admissions Special Opportunities FAQ's ... To encourage full student participation in the governance and direction of the Honors Program and the University. Program Overview "The Personal Attention of a Small School with the Academics Opportunities of a Major University The Honors Programs enable intellectually gifted and highly motivated students to receive the richest possible education at the University of Connecticut. Enthusiastic and energetic students, who are looking for smaller classes, extensive discussions with professors, more individual attention, special projects, and research opportunities, will find the Honors Programs are for them. The Honors Programs at the University of Connecticut provides talented students with an enhanced undergraduate experience through a number of opportunities. Freshman and sophomore Honors students typically enroll in one or two Honors courses each semester. These special sections are smaller in size and provide an enhanced learning experience through the more in-depth discussions and varied perspectives that typically come out of this learning format. Students, who actively participate in Honors courses during their first two years, may be eligible for the Sophomore Honors Certificate award.
Extractions: In March, 10 Vanderbilt students and two staff members attended the Idealist.org COOL Conference. "The conference was an incredible opportunity to network with other people interested in positively changing society. Additionally, I learned a great deal about being a successful activist," said junior Meredith Bates, who both attended and presented a workshop at the conference. Each year, Idealist.org, a nationally known non-profit organization information database, holds the COOL Conference about social change for over a thousand students from all over the United States and the world. These students and staff members are interested in making a positive impact on the world in some fashion. This March, the conference was held at University of California at Berkeley. For four days, students attended five different workshops, a forum, and a plenary session about topics ranging from "Corporate Responsibility" to "Work in the Non-Profit World" to "Getting Congress to Listen to You." They also attended an information fair where hundreds of non-profit, government, and other social service organizations disseminated information and recruited volunteers and employees.
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Extractions: In existence nationally for more than 40 years, the NIE program is a cooperation between schools and local newspapers, providing students at all grade levels the opportunity to use the newspaper as a vital part of their daily studies. The NIE Calendar lists NIE programs by month. Teachers can use the Contact NIE form to request programs and to make suggestions regarding the program and the NIE website. Teachers can find links to special online lesson plans , and other resources for teachers in the For Teachers page NIE Weekly Lesson Plans: Each week, NIE publishes a new online lesson that takes learners on a thematic journey across cyberspace. Lessons are tied to current events and help learners extend their knowledge on a wide range of topics. Students become active participants as they construct their own understandingsthe true vision of online learning. These weekly online lessons are provided by Learners Online , a group of professional educators who each month invest many hours of research to find the best educational sites on the Web. But unlike others who merely report great sites, these instructors develop these sites into useful, age-appropriate instructional activities, giving you the knowledge and tools you need to integrate online content with traditional home and classroom learning. The weekly online lesson plans are a great learning resource for students, or for anyone else who wants to learn from the Web. If you are looking for a lesson plan for a specific subject you can
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Extractions: contact us Home About LTSS News Events ... Showcase You are here: Events Home The events section of this web site lists all scheduled training events arranged and run by the LTSS. We also provide one-to-one consultations, departmental briefings and faculty surgeries on request. If you would like more information on any of the events listed, or would like to arrange some support tailored to your needs, please contact us Select the category you are interested in from the list below. Or use the search [ To add comments see below Lunchbytes
Current News & Events | Faculty Of Education & Arts current News events. Information on events in the Faculty of Education Arts maintains a high profile as a performer, both locally and nationally. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/faculty/educ-arts/news/
Extractions: 21 June 2002 Inter-Cultural Studies Conference '02 Dr Marj Kibby of the School of Social Sciences on the Teaching Philosophy which won her a University Teaching Excellence Award in 2004: "Having formerly taught at both primary and secondary schools, my tertiary level teaching is based on a conviction that a pedagogy in which teachers are responsible for making decisions about what will be learned, and when and how it will be learned, may not be the best model for University students. I accept that University students have the capacity to take responsibility to direct their own learning experience, and this has an impact on how my courses are developed, taught and assessed. Andragogy is a set of assumptions about how adults learn, such as:
Arkansas Governor - Current Events The event brings more than $5 million into the Arkansas economy each year. Pickens, a Jonesboro native, was nationally recognized for his success in http://www.arkansas.gov/governor/current_events/events2004.html
Extractions: (2003 - 2002 Events) Gov. Mike Huckabee spoke to students from across the state at the Youth Opportunities Unlimited Governor's Day celebration Wednesday afternoon. He told them it's important that they graduate from high school. Almost 300 students gathered at Little Rock Central High School to hear the governor. Huckabee urged the students to have good eating habits and stay physically fit. Youth Opportunities Unlimited is a program designed to help at-risk students complete their high school education and go on to college. Huckabee is stressing public education reform and better health during his final term as governor. . Gov. Mike Huckabee has appointed John Benjamin of Glenwood to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Benjamin owns the Interstate Batteries distributorship for western Arkansas. He's an avid hunter and fisherman. Benjamin replaces Dr. Lester Sitzes of Hope, who was the governor's first appointee to the commission in 1997. Huckabee announced Benjamin's appointment Tuesday morning at the Game and Fish Commission headquarters in Little Rock. . Gov. Mike Huckabee honored the band Alabama with a reception Saturday afternoon at the Governor's Mansion.
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Randwick Bloodstock Agency Australian agency specialising in the buying and selling of racehorses, broodmares and broodmare prospects both nationally and internationally. Includes pedigrees and photos for current listings. http://www.randwickbloodstock.com.au
Extractions: Home About RBA Contact RBA Why Use RBA? ... Past Purchases LATEST NEWS FROM RBA Check out our broodmares and broodmare prospects for sale. Current listings include mares in foal to ROYAL ACADEMY, CARNEGIE, GRANDERA, QUEST FOR FAME, BELONG TO ME, DESERT PRINCE, DOLPHIN STREET, etc. Randwick Bloodstock Agency is a Hunter Valley based agency run by Rachael Howard that has been in operation since 1987. We specialise in the buying and selling of broodmares and broodmare prospects. This website gives a year round opportunity to bring buyer's and seller's of broodmares together without the high overhead costs associated with selling at public auction and allowing buyers the time to research and evaluate their purchases more thoroughly. If you want to buy fillies and broodmares in Australasia then this is the site to visit. Email Alert Service
Chris Alpine Comedian, writer and actor touring nationally. Contains biography, current projects, contact information and upcoming schedule. http://www.chrisalpine.com/
Extractions: His comedy is funny, appropriate, and guaranteed to make you look like a booking genius. When you need a good laugh Chris Alpine is the answer. He can also help you with all your video projects from concept to writing to producing the finished product. He'll work with you to bring your ideas to the screen. Numerous producing credits include both TV and radio spots, corporate videos and special video presentations.
Oxfordshire Touring Theatre Company Performs to communities locally, regionally and nationally. View its past, current and future productions, and their funders and sponsors. http://www.ottc.org.uk
NYMT Index Music theatre company for young people, providing acting auditions, workshops and drama courses throughout the UK, and tour productions nationally and internationally. Contains information about current productions, auditions, workshops, and contact details. http://www.nymt.org.uk
Extractions: Piccadilly Theatre, London W1D Performed by over 150 past and present members of the NYMT, and accompanied by a 29 piece orchestra, this Royal Gala will include excerpts from classic musicals such as OKLAHOMA, GUYS AND DOLLS, BUGSY MALONE, CHICAGO, LES MISERABLES, RAGTIME and WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND. There will also be segments from the NYMT's own productions including PENDRAGON, THE RAGGED CHILD, THE DREAMING, THE KISSING-DANCE and two new pieces commissioned especially for the Gala. There will also be an exciting live auction with major prizes. Past NYMT members have included JAMIE BELL, LAURA MICHELLE KELLY, JUDE LAW, JONNY LEE MILLER, SHERIDAN SMITH, and a host of other well known faces and all have been invited to perform in the Gala, subject to availability,
Sonoma County - December Current Events Wine Country Newsletter Search current events or Add an Event These events are fun for all ages! Bring your own telescope if you wish, or come share http://www.sonoma.com/special_interest/current_events/dec.html
Extractions: http://www.redshield.org/crisis/ http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/USNSAHome.htm Our thoughts and prayers go out to those in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. We ask that people help the Salvation Army as they assist those afflicted by Hurricane Katrina Due to Hurricane Katrina, The U.S. Post Office is not accepting any magazines addressed to subscribers in the disaster areas. The staff at Camp Chase Gazette will post progress reports here and make sure each subscriber receives their magazine copies once mail service is restored. We thank you for your patience and send those affected by the Hurricane our thoughts and prayers. Camp Chase Gazette is the first, best, and at present the only nationally distributed publication devoted entirely to the subject of reenacting Americas Civil War. CCG is now in its 32nd year. Published ten times per year in a magazine format (typically 68 pages in length), each issue is full of current information about Civil War reenacting, information you cannot find anywhere else.
Sonoma County - September Current Events June 23 September 4 current Sonoma County Museum Exhibitions Event Location Sonoma County Museum, 425 7th St. Santa Rosa, CA. http://www.sonoma.com/special_interest/current_events/sep.html
Extractions: Celebration: Experience a Taste of Tuscany this Labor Day weekend. Enjoy live music, Tuscan inspired bar-b-que and picnic fare and Viansa's award-winning Italian and California wines all while taking in the breathtaking views from our Italian Villa overlooking Sonoma Valley. Viansa Winery and Italian Marketplace: 25200 Arnold Drive Sonoma, CA
Larry Elder.com KABCAM/790 Mon.-Fri. 3-6 PM. nationally syndicated talk show about current issues from a black libertarian perspective based in Los Angeles. The Sage from South Central. http://www.larryelder.com
League Of Chicago Theatres A trade and marketing association formed by an alliance of theaters to support, promote and advocate for the city's theater industry locally, nationally and internationally. Includes gift certificates, links and current productions, and contacts. http://www.chicagoplays.com/
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