Application Window for New Top-Level Domain Names Successfully Passes One-Week Mark

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Application Window for New Top-Level Domain Names Successfully Passes One-Week Mark











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Marina del Rey, California (PRWEB) January 19, 2012

One week after the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) began accepting applications for new generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs), the application system is functioning without a hitch.

“I can state firmly that one week into the process, the application system for the new domain names is functioning just as it should,” said Rod Beckstrom, ICANN’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “This is a reflection of the careful planning, hard work and long hours our staff spent preparing for last week’s launch.”

At one minute past midnight (UTC) on Thursday, 12 January, ICANN began accepting applications for new generic Top-Level Domains, beginning one of the biggest changes in the Internet’s evolution.

The new program will greatly expand the current 22 Top-Level Domains (such as .com, .gov and .net) to include almost any word or name. It also allows, for the first time, non-Latin language scripts such as Arabic, Chinese and Cyrillic to be used in a gTLD.

“I couldn’t be more pleased,” said Michael Salazar, Director of the New gTLD program. “ICANN spent six years working to ensure it got this program right and we worked particularly hard to make certain the application portion of the program went smoothly.”

As of today (January 19), there are 25 successful registrants in the online TLD Application System. However, this number does not necessarily represent the total number of applications since each registrant can apply for up to 50 new generic Top-Level Domains.

The deadline to register in the TLD Application System is 29 March. If applicants are not registered in the system by that date, they will be unable to apply.

In early May, approximately two weeks after the new gTLD application window closes, ICANN will publish a list of the applications and who has applied for which domain name.

Until then, ICANN will not comment publicly about any specific application, the total number of applications received, or who has submitted applications.

Initial processing of the applications is expected to be completed in mid-November 2012 and the first new generic Top-Level Domains are expected to be online sometime in early 2013.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE NEW gTLD PROGRAM:


    Frequently Asked Questions: http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/customer-service/faqs/faqs-en
    Program overview: http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/gtld-facts-31jul11-en.pdf
    Information for rights holders: http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/rights-holders-with-insert-02sep11-en.pdf

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Brad White

Director of Global Media Affairs

Washington, D.C.

Tel. +1 (202) 570 7118

brad(dot)white(at)icann(dot)org

Andrew Robertson

Edelman Public Relations

London, U.K.

Tel. + 44 (7811) 341 945

andrew(dot)Robertson(at)edelman(dot)com

About ICANN: ICANN’s mission is to ensure a stable, secure and unified global Internet. To reach another person on the Internet you have to type an address into your computer – a name or a number. That address has to be unique so computers know where to find each other. ICANN coordinates these unique identifiers across the world. Without that coordination we wouldn’t have one global Internet. ICANN was formed in 1998. It is a not-for-profit public-benefit corporation with participants from all over the world dedicated to keeping the Internet secure, stable and interoperable. It promotes competition and develops policy on the Internet’s unique identifiers. ICANN doesn’t control content on the Internet. It cannot stop spam and it doesn’t deal with access to the Internet. But through its coordination role of the Internet’s naming system, it does have an important impact on the expansion and evolution of the Internet. For more information please visit: http://www.icann.org.

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Online M.B.A. Degree Ranks Among Top in the Nation

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Online M.B.A. Degree Ranks Among Top in the Nation










Lynchburg, VA (PRWEB) January 10, 2012

Liberty University is standing out as a leader in online higher education. In the first annual Smart Choice ranking, Liberty University Online’s Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree ranked among the top 25 M.B.A. programs in the country.

For the list, SuperScholar, an online education database, researched all the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and regionally accredited online M.B.A. programs in the United States, basing their rankings on the institutions’ recognition and awards, accreditation, cost, admissions selectivity, and market reputation to help prospective students identify the best university to help them meet their goals.

The ranking shows Liberty’s program to be the most cost-effective option.

It also showcases the quality of programs at non-profit schools, as all but one school on the list is non-profit.

Liberty’s M.B.A. program is fully accredited, taught from a Christian worldview and can be earned entirely online. The program’s seasoned faculty members believe ethical standards are critical to effective business decisions and are committed to applying ethics to management principles.

Miriam Hankins, an M.B.A. graduate and honor student, not only earned her diploma, but was challenged to grow as a professional through Liberty’s online business classes.

“My attendance at Liberty provided me with the necessary next level of skills and resources to become a servant leader who is interested not only in growing people, but excelling in the ability to motivate others and meet personal and business objectives,” she said.

Students of the M.B.A. program can tailor their education to meet their professional goals by choosing from one of eight areas of study in accounting, criminal justice, healthcare management, human resources, international business, leadership, marketing, project management, public administration and public relations.

Liberty University, located in Lynchburg, Va., is the world’s largest Christian university. More than 12,000 students attend classes on its 6,500-acre residential campus and more than 61,000 study in its thriving online education program.

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General ASP, Inc. Ushers in 2012 With New Company Name and Product Branding

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General ASP, Inc. Ushers in 2012 With New Company Name and Product Branding











The Aspex Solutions logo leverages the recognizable ‘asp’ stylization from the General ASP logo.


Skokie, Il. (PRWEB) January 19, 2012

General ASP, Inc., the most trusted provider of HR technology solutions to K12 school organizations in the United States and the 22nd fastest growing company serving the education market (2011 Inc. 500 | 5000), today announced its new company name, Aspex Solutions. With its flagship applicant tracking product, AppliTrack, being used in over 1,700 school districts throughout the United States, the company is changing its name from General ASP to Aspex Solutions to better reflect its dominant position in the K12 market as a provider of innovative solutions to common K12 HR problems.

“When I started and named General ASP almost 14 years ago, the word ‘General’ allowed me to be flexible with what our company would offer our clients. I chose to add ‘ASP’ to indicate our work in web-based software design,” explained Abe Reese, President and Founder of Aspex Solutions. “I believe the name, Aspex Solutions, allows us to leverage the recognizable ‘ASP’ that the K12 market has grown to trust while allowing us to position ourselves as not just providers of a computer software, but as a dynamic solution that can be tailored to meet the needs of each individual client.”

In conjunction with the name change, the company also announced that each of its existing products, AppliTrack and Polaris Selection (TeacherFit, JobFit, and AdminFit), will now be branded using the highly recognizable AppliTrack name:

AppliTrack Recruiting is the most popular online recruiting and hiring cloud platform in K12 education. Paired with K12JobSpot.com, the most popular K12 job board in the United States, AppliTrack Recruiting continues to be the system of choice for K12 hiring professionals.

AppliTrack Selection, formerly Polaris Selection, offers three research-based applicant prescreening tools: TeacherFit (designed to screen certified teachers), JobFit (designed to screen classified applicants), and AdminFit (designed to screen applicants for any type of administrative position).

AppliTrack HR Files, formerly AppliTrack HRIS, allows organizations to maintain paperless personnel files. With AppliTrack HR Files, school districts can route “paperwork” to appropriate individuals, manage employee data, and maintain accurate employee records, all online.

“Just as the AppliTrack product suite evolves and grows, so too does our company. Our new company name celebrates prior successes, while positioning ourselves to build on these successes for years to come, as we continue to fulfill our mission of being the most progressive provider of human resources solutions for all aspects of the complex K12 talent management process” said Abe.

As of today, the company has launched a new website, http://www.aspexsolutions.com. Effective immediately, all future business activity will be conducted as Aspex Solutions. There has been no change in the company’s management or ownership.

About Aspex Solutions (formerly General ASP)

Since its inception in 1998, Chicago-based Aspex Solutions has been a recognized leader in providing affordable and intuitive human resources software solutions to school districts and other public and private sector agencies throughout the United States, Canada, and Japan.

Our school district clients range in size from 440,000 students to 138 students. Aspex Solutions clients employ anywhere from 100 to 12,000 employees.

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Ashworth College now Accepting Applications for Gary Keisling ACCESS Scholarship Program

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Ashworth College now Accepting Applications for Gary Keisling ACCESS Scholarship Program













Peachtree Corners, Georgia (PRWEB) January 13, 2012

Ashworth College (http://www.ashworthcollege.edu/), a leading online school, announced that it is accepting applications for the 2012 Gary Keisling ACCESS Scholarship program. Applicants will vie for one of 22 scholarships with a combined value of up to $ 25,000.

Named for the school’s former President and CEO in recognition of Keisling’s dedication and contributions to both Ashworth College and the field of distance education, the scholarship program will award 10 full ride high school scholarships, 10 career diploma scholarships, and one semester’s tuition each to an associate and a bachelor’s degree program.

“In keeping with Gary’s personal mission of opening the doors of education to the underserved education population of America, we’re excited to offer these scholarships,” said Dr. Leslie Gargiulo, Ashworth College’s Vice President of Education. She went on to explain that Keisling has spent more than 25 years of his professional career helping millions of Americans who might not otherwise have the means or opportunities to pursue their education.

To be considered for an ACCESS Scholarship, all applicants must submit an application and an original 250-500 word essay. High school and degree applications may also require past transcripts reflecting a 3.0 GPA or equivalent. All applications are due by February 1 and recipients will be announced on March 1.

This year Ashworth will award 10 full ride high school scholarships, 10 career diploma scholarships, and one semester’s tuition each for an associate and a bachelor’s degree program.

First time students may apply for the high school, career diploma or an associate or bachelor’s degree scholarship. Transfer students may apply for a high school or college degree scholarship. Existing students may apply for a college degree scholarship.

Gary Keisling ACCESS Scholarship program

Founded in 2011, the Gary Keisling ACCESS Scholarship program will offer a total of 22 scholarships with a combined value of up to $ 25,000.

The Ashworth College Continuing Education for Student Success or ACCESS Scholarship for short, was founded to honor the online school’s former President and CEO, Gary Keisling whose personal and professional mission has been to offer affordable and accessible education to underserved populations who historically have had limited access to educational opportunities or an accredited diploma or degree.

For more than 25 years Keisling has been regarded as an industry leader and influential advocate for continuing education and students benefiting through distance education. For more information visit the Ashworth website http://www.ashworthcollege.edu/.

About Ashworth College and James Madison High School

Ashworth College, a leading online school, has built a tradition of excellence spanning 25 years, offering students worldwide more than 115 online college degrees, online certificate programs and online high school diploma options that are affordable and fit the busy schedules of working adults. Ashworth also offers military education online as well as specialized programs for corporate partners and homeschoolers.

Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. James Madison High School is further accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). For more information, visit http://www.ashworthcollege.edu/.

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New Early Education Online Game for Young Children Approved by Homeschoolers: Cackleberries Virtual World

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New Early Education Online Game for Young Children Approved by Homeschoolers: Cackleberries Virtual World











Home Educators Resource Award Seal


(PRWEB) November 30, 2011

This fall, the Cackleberries virtual world of Oville—a child-safe, commercial-free online edutainment center for preschoolers—received rave reviews from the homeschooling community and a coveted nod from HERD, the U.S.-based Home Educators Resource Directory.

HERD’s review process is significant. Products such as Cackleberries are given to home-school families for one to four months. Reviewers are asked to complete an extensive report on the pros and cons with a focus on safety and ease of use. According to Mindy Lively, President of HERD and a homeschooling mother of two, Cackleberries did very well on both aspects.

“There isn’t much online for young children of this age group,” said Lively. “My reviewers loved exploring Oville. It reminded them of a kinder, more innocent time that was safe, non-violent and educational. They also appreciated the creative and playful aspects of the game that are so important for young learners, as well as the safety features.”

Well aware that Internet safety is a primary concern for parents of young children, the company has developed a proprietary desktop icon that allows children to safely login to the game without directly accessing the wider Internet. To date, Cackleberries is the only gaming company that is using Adobe’s application in this manner.

Aside from staying safe from the wider Internet, children playing in Oville are not exposed to advertising or chat rooms. Instead of interacting with other players such as in Webkinz World, children learning and playing in Oville engage with Oville’s many friendly and polite characters.

Eronne Foster, Cackleberries CEO, said, “Our company aims to fill the need for safe educational games for preschoolers, but our broader goal is to make the world a kinder, gentler place by teaching acceptance, empathy and understanding. This is what makes a homeschool organization like HERD put us on their list of recommended educational resources.”

Designed for children between the ages of three to five years old, Oville includes music, games and stories that entertain children as they explore, play thinking games, learn to read, and practice their computer skills. To find out more about free memberships please visit http://www.cackleberries.com. HERD resources can be found at http://www.homeeddirectory.com.

About the Home Educators Directory:

Home Educators Resource Directory (HERD) is an U.S.-based organization owned, managed, and maintained by parents passionate about giving their children the best education. The Directory’s mission is to provide resources, support, and information that will meet the needs of educators around the globe. Along with a data base of resources, the Directory maintains a catalogue of local and global support groups and calendars highlighting local events. HERD’s monthly newsletter keeps educators apprised of current homeschool events and supplies informational articles for both the new and experienced. HERD invites you to stay informed by subscribing to the newsletter, visiting the http://www.homeeddirectory.com/[Directory __title__ Homeschooling Resources Directory] and checking out the HERD blog.

About Cackleberries Entertainment:

Cackleberries is a children’s edutainment (entertainment and education) company offering a website, animation, toys, games, music and more. Most importantly Cackleberries introduces young children, ages three to five, to computer-based education while keeping them safe. Cackleberries protects children from the internet with the latest technology, provides family-friendly content, and never advertises to children. The living virtual world of Oville is a place for children to learn and play in a guaranteed safe environment. Club C is a community for grownups to connect and share information on an array of topics. Young children can play for free.

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ISA Automation Week 2012 Issues Call for Papers

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ISA Automation Week 2012 Issues Call for Papers












Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA (PRWEB) January 09, 2012

The Program Committee of ISA Automation Week 2012: Technology and Solutions Event has issued a Call for Papers inviting authors, experts, innovators, thought leaders and automation professionals to submit abstracts for presentation consideration at the conference to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA, 24–27 September 2012.

The Call for Papers for the event solicits abstracts that cover topics for the following tracks, as they relate to automation:

Operational Excellence:

Control Performance

Asset Performance

Human Performance

Safety/Environmental Performance

Technology Excellence:

Security

Wireless

Abstracts may be submitted for various presentation opportunities, including:

    Paper Session
    Panel Session
    Tutorial Session
    Poster Session

“Take this opportunity to present your findings, work, success stories or research at one of industry’s most highly regarded technical conferences. In addition to its traditional technical program, the business side of operations—how to optimize and increase the efficiency and profitability of operations—will also be covered,” said Peter Martin with Invensys and ISA Automation Week 2012 program committee chair.

“In a downturn or recovering economy, looking at optimizing operations should be at the top of every executive’s list. Knowing that a loop-tuning process can reduce operational cost, or maximize up-time can be the difference between profit and closing down. From a hands-on perspective, it’s equally important to understand ‘why’ it’s important to calibrate a certain way,” Martin continued.

The ISA Automation Week 2012 technical program is building upon its initial success and will continue to be a knowledge-focused event that will bring top professionals in automation and control together for an intensive technical conference and networking opportunity with key industry suppliers. Sessions will be educational and applications-based, rich in content, and delivered by subject-matter experts in each field. Returning in 2012 is Technician Day, a program that offers content relevant to technicians and that ranges from basic to advanced topics.

An integrated solutions provider showcase floor and increased supplier participation will complement the technical program. Two 400-square-foot Technology Solutions Theaters on the showcase floor will integrate technical content via standards briefings, solutions provider technical presentations, and more.

The ISA Automation Week 2012 Program Committee represents ISA members, industry experts, academia and published authors, across industry.

General Chair

Ken Baker, former ISA president

Program Chair

Peter Martin, Invensys

Vice Program Chair

Alison Smith, Aspen Technologies

Program Committee Members

Jeff Arbogast, Air Liquide

Gerald Cockrell, Indiana State University

Barry Young, ARC Advisory Group

Dean Ford, Glenmount Global Solutions

The deadline for abstract submittals for consideration to present is 5 March 2012. More information about the Call for Papers, including a list of proposed topics, can be found at http://www.isaautomationweek.org/cfp.

For more information on ISA Automation Week 2012, please visit http://www.isaautomationweek.org.

About ISA

Founded in 1945, the International Society of Automation (http://www.isa.org) is a leading, global, nonprofit organization that is setting the standard for automation by helping over 30,000 worldwide members and other professionals solve difficult technical problems, while enhancing their leadership and personal career capabilities. Based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, ISA develops standards; certifies industry professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; and hosts conferences and exhibitions for automation professionals. ISA is the founding sponsor of The Automation Federation (http://www.automationfederation.org).

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Vanguard University President Dr. Carol Taylor Wins Orange County Business Journal?s Women in Business Award

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Vanguard University President Dr. Carol Taylor Wins Orange County Business Journal’s Women in Business Award











Dr. Carol Ann Taylor began as provost/vice president of academic affairs of Vanguard University in August of 2007 and holds a faculty appointment as professor in the School of Education. Dr. Taylor has a PhD in Multilingual/Multicultural Education from Florida State University, a Master of Arts in Cross-Cultural Communication from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Evangel University.

Costa Mesa, CA (PRWEB) May 26, 2011

Vanguard University is proud to announce that the Orange County Business Journal has honored Dr. Carol Taylor with the 2011 Women in Business Award. The winner was announced May 25 at the OCBJ Luncheon and Awards Program at the Hyatt Regency Irvine.

This is the seventeenth annual Women in Business Awards ceremony and over 160 nominees. Five are chosen as the top women in business with Dr. Taylor earning the first award.

The Women in Business Awards Program is designed to recognize Orange County women who have made impactful contributions to their professions as well as within their communities. Their tenacity and drive have established, nurtured, guided and transformed countless successful businesses. Women are influential members of the OC business community, whether in the corporate, entrepreneurial or not-for-profit sector. With 93,406 women-owned businesses in 2007, Orange County ranked 6th among counties nationwide according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Business Owners.

About Vanguard University

Vanguard University (http://www.vanguard.edu) is a private, Christian, comprehensive university of liberal arts and professional studies, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). U.S. News & World Report has ranked Vanguard # 9 among the best baccalaureate colleges in the west in their 2010 rankings of colleges and universities. The Princeton Review named VU a 2010 “Best Western College.”

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James Hitt, CEO Of American IRA, A National Provider of Self Directed IRAs, Offers An Expert Opinion On Owning A Business Within Your Self-Directed IRA

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James Hitt, CEO Of American IRA, A National Provider of Self Directed IRAs, Offers An Expert Opinion On Owning A Business Within Your Self-Directed IRA













Self-Directed IRAs Give You Control of Your Retirement


Fayetteville, NC (PRWEB) December 23, 2011

James Hitt, CEO of American IRA, a national provider of Self Directed IRAs, offers an expert opinion on owning a business within self-directed IRAs. With the latest National Association of Realtors housing statistics showing a monthly increase in home sales of 4% and an overall yearly increase in home sales of 12.2%. It is not surprising that investors are forming businesses and purchasing real estate within those businesses.

Mr. Hitt reports “You can run a small business within your self directed IRA without having to worry about taking a chunk of your profits out of it every year to pay income taxes. Further you can buy and sell property as much as you want, within your small business, and you won’t have to worry about capital gains taxes.”

How It Works

While most people don’t realize that IRAs aren’t just restricted to stocks, bonds, annuities, CDs and mutual funds, when they think about the mechanics of it, it’s obvious that they can own a business in their IRA. After all, what is stock ownership but ownership of a fractional interest in a business? Owning a whole business in an IRA, then, is no different than owning all the stock of the business in the IRA. In fact, they can invest their IRA assets in nearly anything they can conceive, as long as it is not expressly prohibited by law. As of 2011, the list of prohibited investments is fairly narrow: They cannot invest directly in collectibles, art, rugs, antiques, metals other than gold, silver and palladium bullion, gems, stamps, coins (except certain U.S.-minted coins), alcoholic beverages, and a few other tangible items related to personal property.

They can also use a Roth IRA to own a business. This means that provided they abide by certain rules, they can operate their business income and capital gains tax free for as long as they live!

That said, if they want to use their IRA assets to start or acquire a business they plan to operate themselves– including a small business that engages in buying and selling any of the above items, there are a couple of things they need to do differently.

Mr. Hitt, interjects, “It is important that you abide by prohibited transaction rules.

When you own a business in a retirement account, you can’t treat it the same way as you do the other entities they control. For example, you can’t have the company in your IRA hire your company to clean the air ducts, even if you pay market rates. Nor can you hire your wife or her company to manage the property. In fact, your IRA cannot buy from, sell to, lend money to or borrow from any of your ascendants, descendants, nor their spouses, nor any entities they control. The same applies to your financial experts and attorneys and their businesses. IRS rules require you to keep a strict arms-length relationship between your, your family, and any businesses or entities you control.”

Watch Their Cash Flows

Remember that they can only contribute a maximum of $ 5,000 to an IRA in any given year. That limit is increased to $ 6,000 for those over age 50, but that is still a very narrow window for the infusion of new capital. If their business needs additional capital, they will have to fund everything above that number from existing IRA assets. They may be able to roll over contributions to that particular IRA account from other IRA or 401(k) assets. However, they cannot contribute more than $ 5,000 in new money, plus allowable catch-up contributions, in any given year.

Additionally, they cannot take money out of the business for their own use until they reach the age of 59½. If they do, their distributions will be subject to income taxes and penalties as they would be for any other IRA account. They must reinvest any earnings back into the IRA until they reach age 59½.

Don’t Pledge the IRA as Collateral for a Loan

This can be a problem for IRA owners whose IRA businesses need to raise capital, for whatever reason. Once the available rollover options and new money contributions are exhausted, then the IRA will have to borrow the money from some other source. However, the only loans IRAs are allowed are non-recourse loans: The bank or lender can have no claim on any assets, in the event of default, that are outside of the IRA.

Don’t Make Personal Use of IRA-Owned Property

They cannot use their IRA or property within it for their own personal enjoyment. For example, if their IRA has a real estate investment company inside it, and it owns a vacation property, they cannot stay in that property themselves, even for a night, and even if they pay fair market rates to the IRA for the use of the property.

Mr. Hitt provides further insight, “It is important that you build a team of experts to assist you in the areas that you are not familiar with. The rules governing self-directed IRAs are complex. Not every administrator understands the ins and outs of this very specialized area of financial planning. It is critical to get advice from a qualified expert who has experience specifically with self-directed IRAs, and who understands and follows the various court precedents, revenue rulings and other factors unique to this kind of investing.”

About: American IRA, LLC was established in 2004 by James C. Hitt in Asheville, NC.

The mission of American IRA is to provide the highest level of customer service in the self directed retirement industry. Mr. Hitt and his team have grown the company to over $ 250 million in assets under administration by educating the public that their self-directed IRA account can invest in a variety of assets such as real estate, private lending, limited liability companies, precious metals and much more!

To learn more about American IRA, LLC and self-directed IRAs/self-directed Solo 401(k)s, please contact our office at 1-866-7500-IRA(472).

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Automotive Expert & Car-Talk Host Bobby Likis Interviews Two Automotive Industry Insiders

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Automotive Expert & Car-Talk Host Bobby Likis Interviews Two Automotive Industry Insiders













Bobby Likis Car Clinic & Partners, ESCORT and K&N Filters


(PRWEB) December 23, 2011

“My goal is to info-tain Car Clinic listeners, viewers, podcasters & chatroomers with ‘factual gas’ for their decision-making engines,” reflects Likis. “’Info’ sparks informed decisions that produce optimum results, and ‘tain’ – aka fun – is what driving’s all about. Rich and Ron fill both bills.”

Tune in to the “Bobby Likis Car Clinic” globalcast, live from the Car Clinic studios, 10a-12n ET on Saturday. http://www.WatchBobbyLive.com

In the 10a-11a ET hour of Car Clinic, Gividen will share the newest ways ESCORT radar detectors make driving safer. “If I know what’s ahead,” explains Gividen, “then I can prepare rather than react. And if I’m preparing instead of reacting, then I’m going to be a safer, smarter driver.” Likis agrees, “Forewarned drivers are safer drivers. Slamming on brakes to avoid a ticket when you see a police car puts you, your passengers & those in surrounding cars in danger.” In addition to the safety component of ESCORT radar detectors, Gividen will introduce “ESCORT Live!” social networking for the road.

In the 11a-12n ET time frame, Dwyer fills in Car Clinic audience on the advances K&N is driving in research and development in all filter verticals, but most notably in the commercial arena. When Likis asked him what prompted K&N’s commitment to heavy-duty filter R&D, Dwyer remarked, “We heard commercial consumers, like truck drivers and over-the-road operators, who asked us for years to develop a washable, reusable filter.” The result was a highly tested, robust K&N hybrid filter which, as Dwyer says, “stands up to the rigors of the real world.”

During each hour of “Bobby Likis Car Clinic,” Likis will give away an ESCORT 8500 X50, SmartCord and 1-year subscription to ESCORT Live! Winners will be drawn from callers to Saturday’s Car Clinic globalcast and from entrants at http://www.CarClinicNetwork.com/Escort

About Bobby Likis: Bobby Likis is the only car-talk host on commercial radio named to the “Talkers 250,” the list of the top 250 talk-show hosts in America for 4 consecutive years. Likis also owns & operates an award-winning automotive service facility. For more information about automotive expert Bobby Likis and the Car Clinic Network, visit http://www.CarClinicNetwork.com.

Got a car question of this car expert? Call live every Saturday, 10a-12n ET, 888-Car-Clinic (888-227-2546)

No question? Then tune in for a fast ride every Saturday, 10a-12n ET, Car Clinic live videocast: http://www.WatchBobbyLive.com

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New Obion County, Tennessee Learning Center Receives $8K Farm Credit services of Mid-America Gift

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New Obion County, Tennessee Learning Center Receives $ 8K Farm Credit services of Mid-America Gift











www.e-farmcredit.com


Louisville, KY (PRWEB) December 20, 2011

Before any new house can really become a home, it needs some furniture, and the same can be said for Obion County Central High School’s new Learning Center in Tennessee. Now, thanks to an $ 8,000 gift from Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, that won’t be a problem.

Farm Credit’s donation was made last week at a presentation ceremony at the high school. Jerry McCullough, a financial services officer from Farm Credit’s Dresden field office, said that the gift was just one of the ways that Farm Credit tries to be an active supporter of youth and the rural communities it serves.

“We’re always looking for ways to help out in our communities, whenever we can,” he said. “Projects like this directly correlate to the part of our mission to support youth and further educational opportunities.”

The new 30’ X 60’ structure, which is currently midway in construction, is scheduled to be completed by a May 12, 2012 deadline. When finished, it will include a 30’ x 30’ learning center, a 20’ x 30’ kitchen and restroom area, and a 10’ x 30’ storage space. In addition to the learning center, a new greenhouse will also be built on the high school’s campus as part of the overall project.

The new learning center will greatly enhance the learning environment for the school’s vo-ag program, as well as its FFA chapter. In addition, it will also be available to agriculturally-related community groups, such as Extension-sponsored meetings, Master Gardeners, and more.

“The new facility is an absolutely tremendous addition to our vo-ag and FFA programs and will also be a draw for community ag groups,” said Stewart Watson, ag teacher and FFA advisor at the high school. “It will also bring more attention to agriculture in this area.”

The $ 250,000 structure was built largely with the assistance of grants from USDA and a state Ag Enhancement grant, as well as generous community contributions. However funds were lacking for some of the basics to put the finishing touches on the project, like furniture, fixtures, and appliances. School officials put some feelers out to the community for help to finish the final leg of the project and Farm Credit responded.

“We’re glad for the opportunity to be part of something like this,” said McCullough. “This new facility should greatly enhance the opportunities for youth and ag-related groups in the county.”

Watson, along with fellow first-year vo-ag instructor Sarah Baker, is excited about the growth taking place in the Obion CC HS ag and FFA programs, and sees the new learning center as providing a real boost to those programs.

“Our vo-ag and FFA programs have been growing the past few years, and our goal is to become competitive at the state level in the very near future,” he said. “We feel this new facility will help us to do that.” Watson also expressed appreciation to Farm Credit for its assistance.

“As nice as the new facility will be, it wouldn’t be complete or functional without furniture, fixtures, and appliances,” he said. “We’re very thankful for their continued support of our vocational department and our FFA program.”

About Farm Credit Services of Mid-America:

Farm Credit Services of Mid-America is a $ 17.1 billion financial services cooperative serving over 92,500 farmers, agribusinesses and rural residents in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee. The association provides loans for all farm and rural living purposes including including real estate, operating loans,equipment loans, and housing loans. FCS also provides an array of financial services, including crop insurance and leases. For more information about Farm Credit, call 1-800-444-FARM or visit them on the web at http://www.e-farmcredit.com.

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