SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DiabetesMine™, a leading informational and community web site for people with diabetes, today announced kickoff of the 2011 DiabetesMine Design Challenge, a competition that fosters innovation in the creation of new tools designed to improve life with diabetes.
“Once again, we are delighted to support this design contest, which encourages and rewards innovative thinking and the development of new tools for diabetes.”
This annual web-based competition, hosted at www.diabetesmine.com/designcontest, calls for fresh ideas for new devices, web applications, or other instruments designed to help people live better with diabetes. The contest is underwritten by the California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF), an independent philanthropy committed to improving the way health care is delivered and financed in California and beyond. It is also supported by the global design and innovation firm IDEO, headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, and endorsed by Medgadget.com, the Internet journal of emerging medical technologies.
In past years, the competition garnered hundreds of ingenious entries – from colorful ‘virtual worlds’ that teach people about managing diabetes; to a variety of Smartphone applications that help track carbohydrates, glucose data and more; to safety scanners that guard against driving with dangerously low blood sugar. One standout Grand Prize last year was a visionary system combining a continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump into a simple, aesthetic arm band.
“Advances in technology have already been hugely beneficial in terms of changing the way people live with diabetes, and we’re very committed to further cultivating new tools to help them live healthier, longer, and less stressful lives,” said Jeffrey Brewer, President and CEO of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). “This contest has created a great deal of buzz within the diabetes industry, really helping to push the evolution of medical devices.”
This competition is open to any individuals or organizations passionate about diabetes and product design – whether you're an enterprising patient or caregiver, a startup company, a design student, an independent developer or engineer, or an R&D pro. Entries from participants age 17 and under are also welcome, and will be judged in a separate category.
To help refine and realize their design concepts, three winners will each receive the following prizes:
• $7,000 in cash, plus:
- a complimentary consulting session with Health and Wellness experts at the global design and innovation firm IDEO
- a free access ticket to the “innovation incubator” Health 2.0 Conference planned for September 2011 in San Francisco, CA
- introduction to Silicon Valley investors and other relevant experts
- additional hands-on assistance towards commercialization of your design idea, as appropriate
Two additional prizes will also be awarded: $2,500 cash for the “Most Creative Idea” and $1,500 cash for the “Best Kids’ Concept” (age 17 and under)
(total cash prizes $25,000)
For the second year in a row, open community voting on the website will determine the top 10 finalists for this competition. Final winner selections will be made by a group of expert judges with deep expertise in diabetes care, medical technologies, design, and venture capital funding. Submissions are accepted in the form of a 2-3 minute video to be uploaded to YouTube, or a 2-3 page written "elevator pitch" plus supporting graphics, also to be uploaded online. The deadline for entries is Friday, April 29th, 2011, at 11:59 pm Pacific time. Winners will be announced on Monday, June 13th, 2011.
“CHCF is committed to improving quality of care for patients with chronic conditions," said Sophia Chang, director of the Foundation's Better Chronic Disease Care program. “Once again, we are delighted to support this design contest, which encourages and rewards innovative thinking and the development of new tools for diabetes.”
The Design Challenge concept was born in Spring 2007, when creator of DiabetesMine Amy Tenderich posted an Open Letter to Apple CEO Steve Jobs, calling for the gurus of consumer design to help revolutionize design of diabetes devices. In the weeks and months that followed, numerous individuals and organizations came forward with compelling new prototypes, designs, and ideas.
“We’re very excited to expand the reach of the contest this year,” said Tenderich. “Not only do we look forward to another bounty of creative submissions, but we’re also planning a Diabetes Innovation Summit event that will bring together patient advocates, medical device designers, investors and other experts. It’s all about making ‘patient-centered care’ a truly meaningful term.”
Official contest information and rules can be found at http://www.diabetesmine.com/designcontest
About DiabetesMine.com
DiabetesMine.com is an information resource and a community networking place for people affected by diabetes. Its creator, Amy Tenderich, is a journalist who lives with Type 1 diabetes herself, and shares an unusual “cynically optimistic” view of the trials of living with this condition. DiabetesMine.com, which was created by and for patients as a “diabetes newspaper with a personal twist,” joined the Alliance Health Networks family of sites in January 2011. Visit this “gold mine of straight talk and encouragement for people living with diabetes” at www.diabetesmine.com.
About Alliance Health Networks
Alliance Health develops and hosts social health networks that unite individuals and market participants in dynamic condition-specific communities, including DiabeticConnect.com — now the largest social network for people affected by diabetes, with more than 500,000 registered members and 1.2 million unique monthly visits. Alliance Health sites provide tools and services specifically designed to help patients and caregivers share health-related information and experiences. For more information visit AllianceHealthNetworks.com.
About the California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF)
The California HealthCare Foundation is an independent philanthropy committed to improving the way health care is delivered and financed in California and beyond. By promoting innovations in care and broader access to information, CHCF’s goal is to ensure that all Californians can get the care they need, when they need it, at a price they can afford. Learn more about the Foundation at www.CHCF.org.
For more information, please contact info @ diabetesmine.com or 650-652-9430.
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Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Kids Reach for the Stars
PRLog – May 10, 2010 – Corporations step up to provide unforgettable memories for three national winners in the fourth annual Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest. The winners will be receiving their trophies at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. The Celebration is to be held August 7 & 8. Deadline for entering the contest is June 15th.
Complimentary admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and the Astronaut Hall of Fame will be provided by Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, operators of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on behalf of NASA. Lodging is being provided by Rick "Hutch" Hutcherson, Director of Sales and Marketing; Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites and the Days Inn Cocoa Beach. The corporations are combining to provide unforgettable memories for the winners of the annual Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest. Contest co-director, Kathy Colpas states, “Without the generosity of these companies, this event would not be possible.”
Starting at 9:30 AM on Saturday, August 7th, three national Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest winners will receive trophies and launch their rockets in triumph at the Astronaut Hall of Fame. The winners and their families receive a personal tour of the Hall of Fame. They will continue their celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, visiting the Astronaut Memorial and receiving a framed Space Shuttle Challenger commemorative coin signed by Christa McAuliffe’s mother, Grace Corrigan. A walk through the historical Rocket Garden, a ride on Shuttle Launch Experience and many more activities will complete their two-day celebration.
Part of the winners’ package includes two nights at the Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites or the Days Inn Cocoa Beach. Excitement builds from the greeting at check-in to fussing over the kids at breakfast. Breakfast at the hotel - where the official greeting of the national winners takes place as they pack parachutes into their rockets for the upcoming launch - has become a part of the tradition. Winners and their families often join each other for meals or bond in the hotel’s swimming pool - making the celebration even more special.
During the competition, contestants were required to build and launch a solid-fuel powered rocket. To win the local event they had to have the closest parachute landing to a target after two launches. It is a challenging, spot-landing event. The local winner’s information is forwarded to contest headquarters to be compared to all other entries during the year long competition. The competition promotes the Helping Kids Reach for the Stars Program – an educational outreach of the Christa McAuliffe / Challenger Learning Center and fosters an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) studies.
The contest presents a fantastic opportunity to young rocketeers. Contest co-director Jack Colpas boasts that, “national winners receive memories to last a lifetime and bragging rights for generations to come.” For more details about Helping Kids Reach for the Stars and the Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest go to www.TheRocketman.net.
In phase two of the Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest, three more national winners will receive their trophies from famed author Homer Hickam (Rocket Boys, October Sky) at the October Sky Festival in Coalwood, West Virginia. Winners will be announced on June 18th.
Travel sponsors are needed for each of the six national winners to ensure their ability to attend the ceremony. Sponsors receive national attention and the satisfaction of Helping Kids Reach for the Stars.
Helping Kids Reach for the Stars is a Christa McAuliffe / Challenger Center - Educational Outreach Program and is recognized by: the Florida Space Grant Consortium (FSGC), Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Astronaut Hall of Fame, Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST), Kennedy Space Center - Educator Resource Center, National Space Society (NSS), South Eastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering (SECME), Florida League of Middle Schools (FLMS), Florida Engineering Education Conference (FEEC), Florida Space Research Institute (FSRI) , the Private School Consultancy (PSC) and many public school systems.
We are recommended by; *Astronaut Bill Readdy, Chairman of the Board Challenger Centers *Ray Griffin, Director Christa McAuliffe Center *Grace Corrigan - Christa McAuliffe's mother *Ann Grimm, Educational Services Coordinator, Estes Educator *Dr. Warren Layfield, Education Director & TARC Mentor, Colorado Springs Rocket Society (COSROCS) *Dr. Jaydeep Mukherjee & Dr. Penny Haskins, Directors, Florida Space Grant Consortium *Karen Malesky, past President, Florida Association of Science Teachers *author (Rocket Boys, October Sky) Homer Hickam and the Original Rocket Boys *Jay Wittner, President, National Space Society - Southwest Florida Chapter *Dr. Mike Novello, Director, The Private School Consultancy *Steve McGrath, designer of the X-Prize Eagle for Vanguard Industries and others.
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The national Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest http:// TheRocketman.net is in its 4th year. It is designed to excite kids about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM subjects). Helping Kids Reach for the Stars is a Christa McAuliffe / Challenger Center - Educational Outreach Program and is recognized by: the Florida Space Grant Consortium (FSGC), Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Astronaut Hall of Fame, Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST), Kennedy Space Center - Educator Resource Center, National Space Society (NSS), South Eastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering (SECME), Florida League of Middle Schools (FLMS), Florida Engineering Education Conference (FEEC), Florida Space Research Institute (FSRI) , the Private School Consultancy (PSC) and many public school systems.
PRLog (Press Release) – May 10, 2010 – Corporations step up to provide unforgettable memories for three national winners in the fourth annual Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest. The winners will be receiving their trophies at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. The Celebration is to be held August 7 & 8. Deadline for entering the contest is June 15th.
Complimentary admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and the Astronaut Hall of Fame will be provided by Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, operators of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on behalf of NASA. Lodging is being provided by Rick "Hutch" Hutcherson, Director of Sales and Marketing; Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites and the Days Inn Cocoa Beach. The corporations are combining to provide unforgettable memories for the winners of the annual Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest. Contest co-director, Kathy Colpas states, “Without the generosity of these companies, this event would not be possible.”
Starting at 9:30 AM on Saturday, August 7th, three national Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest winners will receive trophies and launch their rockets in triumph at the Astronaut Hall of Fame. The winners and their families receive a personal tour of the Hall of Fame. They will continue their celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, visiting the Astronaut Memorial and receiving a framed Space Shuttle Challenger commemorative coin signed by Christa McAuliffe’s mother, Grace Corrigan. A walk through the historical Rocket Garden, a ride on Shuttle Launch Experience and many more activities will complete their two-day celebration.
Part of the winners’ package includes two nights at the Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites or the Days Inn Cocoa Beach. Excitement builds from the greeting at check-in to fussing over the kids at breakfast. Breakfast at the hotel - where the official greeting of the national winners takes place as they pack parachutes into their rockets for the upcoming launch - has become a part of the tradition. Winners and their families often join each other for meals or bond in the hotel’s swimming pool - making the celebration even more special.
During the competition, contestants were required to build and launch a solid-fuel powered rocket. To win the local event they had to have the closest parachute landing to a target after two launches. It is a challenging, spot-landing event. The local winner’s information is forwarded to contest headquarters to be compared to all other entries during the year long competition. The competition promotes the Helping Kids Reach for the Stars Program – an educational outreach of the Christa McAuliffe / Challenger Learning Center and fosters an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) studies.
The contest presents a fantastic opportunity to young rocketeers. Contest co-director Jack Colpas boasts that, “national winners receive memories to last a lifetime and bragging rights for generations to come.” For more details about Helping Kids Reach for the Stars and the Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest go to www.TheRocketman.net.
In phase two of the Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest, three more national winners will receive their trophies from famed author Homer Hickam (Rocket Boys, October Sky) at the October Sky Festival in Coalwood, West Virginia. Winners will be announced on June 18th.
Travel sponsors are needed for each of the six national winners to ensure their ability to attend the ceremony. Sponsors receive national attention and the satisfaction of Helping Kids Reach for the Stars.
Helping Kids Reach for the Stars is a Christa McAuliffe / Challenger Center - Educational Outreach Program and is recognized by: the Florida Space Grant Consortium (FSGC), Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Astronaut Hall of Fame, Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST), Kennedy Space Center - Educator Resource Center, National Space Society (NSS), South Eastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering (SECME), Florida League of Middle Schools (FLMS), Florida Engineering Education Conference (FEEC), Florida Space Research Institute (FSRI) , the Private School Consultancy (PSC) and many public school systems.
We are recommended by; *Astronaut Bill Readdy, Chairman of the Board Challenger Centers *Ray Griffin, Director Christa McAuliffe Center *Grace Corrigan - Christa McAuliffe's mother *Ann Grimm, Educational Services Coordinator, Estes Educator *Dr. Warren Layfield, Education Director & TARC Mentor, Colorado Springs Rocket Society (COSROCS) *Dr. Jaydeep Mukherjee & Dr. Penny Haskins, Directors, Florida Space Grant Consortium *Karen Malesky, past President, Florida Association of Science Teachers *author (Rocket Boys, October Sky) Homer Hickam and the Original Rocket Boys *Jay Wittner, President, National Space Society - Southwest Florida Chapter *Dr. Mike Novello, Director, The Private School Consultancy *Steve McGrath, designer of the X-Prize Eagle for Vanguard Industries and others.
# # #
The national Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest http:// TheRocketman.net is in its 4th year. It is designed to excite kids about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM subjects). Helping Kids Reach for the Stars is a Christa McAuliffe / Challenger Center - Educational Outreach Program and is recognized by: the Florida Space Grant Consortium (FSGC), Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Astronaut Hall of Fame, Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST), Kennedy Space Center - Educator Resource Center, National Space Society (NSS), South Eastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering (SECME), Florida League of Middle Schools (FLMS), Florida Engineering Education Conference (FEEC), Florida Space Research Institute (FSRI) , the Private School Consultancy (PSC) and many public school systems.
Complimentary admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and the Astronaut Hall of Fame will be provided by Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, operators of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on behalf of NASA. Lodging is being provided by Rick "Hutch" Hutcherson, Director of Sales and Marketing; Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites and the Days Inn Cocoa Beach. The corporations are combining to provide unforgettable memories for the winners of the annual Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest. Contest co-director, Kathy Colpas states, “Without the generosity of these companies, this event would not be possible.”
Starting at 9:30 AM on Saturday, August 7th, three national Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest winners will receive trophies and launch their rockets in triumph at the Astronaut Hall of Fame. The winners and their families receive a personal tour of the Hall of Fame. They will continue their celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, visiting the Astronaut Memorial and receiving a framed Space Shuttle Challenger commemorative coin signed by Christa McAuliffe’s mother, Grace Corrigan. A walk through the historical Rocket Garden, a ride on Shuttle Launch Experience and many more activities will complete their two-day celebration.
Part of the winners’ package includes two nights at the Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites or the Days Inn Cocoa Beach. Excitement builds from the greeting at check-in to fussing over the kids at breakfast. Breakfast at the hotel - where the official greeting of the national winners takes place as they pack parachutes into their rockets for the upcoming launch - has become a part of the tradition. Winners and their families often join each other for meals or bond in the hotel’s swimming pool - making the celebration even more special.
During the competition, contestants were required to build and launch a solid-fuel powered rocket. To win the local event they had to have the closest parachute landing to a target after two launches. It is a challenging, spot-landing event. The local winner’s information is forwarded to contest headquarters to be compared to all other entries during the year long competition. The competition promotes the Helping Kids Reach for the Stars Program – an educational outreach of the Christa McAuliffe / Challenger Learning Center and fosters an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) studies.
The contest presents a fantastic opportunity to young rocketeers. Contest co-director Jack Colpas boasts that, “national winners receive memories to last a lifetime and bragging rights for generations to come.” For more details about Helping Kids Reach for the Stars and the Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest go to www.TheRocketman.net.
In phase two of the Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest, three more national winners will receive their trophies from famed author Homer Hickam (Rocket Boys, October Sky) at the October Sky Festival in Coalwood, West Virginia. Winners will be announced on June 18th.
Travel sponsors are needed for each of the six national winners to ensure their ability to attend the ceremony. Sponsors receive national attention and the satisfaction of Helping Kids Reach for the Stars.
Helping Kids Reach for the Stars is a Christa McAuliffe / Challenger Center - Educational Outreach Program and is recognized by: the Florida Space Grant Consortium (FSGC), Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Astronaut Hall of Fame, Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST), Kennedy Space Center - Educator Resource Center, National Space Society (NSS), South Eastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering (SECME), Florida League of Middle Schools (FLMS), Florida Engineering Education Conference (FEEC), Florida Space Research Institute (FSRI) , the Private School Consultancy (PSC) and many public school systems.
We are recommended by; *Astronaut Bill Readdy, Chairman of the Board Challenger Centers *Ray Griffin, Director Christa McAuliffe Center *Grace Corrigan - Christa McAuliffe's mother *Ann Grimm, Educational Services Coordinator, Estes Educator *Dr. Warren Layfield, Education Director & TARC Mentor, Colorado Springs Rocket Society (COSROCS) *Dr. Jaydeep Mukherjee & Dr. Penny Haskins, Directors, Florida Space Grant Consortium *Karen Malesky, past President, Florida Association of Science Teachers *author (Rocket Boys, October Sky) Homer Hickam and the Original Rocket Boys *Jay Wittner, President, National Space Society - Southwest Florida Chapter *Dr. Mike Novello, Director, The Private School Consultancy *Steve McGrath, designer of the X-Prize Eagle for Vanguard Industries and others.
# # #
The national Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest http:// TheRocketman.net is in its 4th year. It is designed to excite kids about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM subjects). Helping Kids Reach for the Stars is a Christa McAuliffe / Challenger Center - Educational Outreach Program and is recognized by: the Florida Space Grant Consortium (FSGC), Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Astronaut Hall of Fame, Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST), Kennedy Space Center - Educator Resource Center, National Space Society (NSS), South Eastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering (SECME), Florida League of Middle Schools (FLMS), Florida Engineering Education Conference (FEEC), Florida Space Research Institute (FSRI) , the Private School Consultancy (PSC) and many public school systems.
PRLog (Press Release) – May 10, 2010 – Corporations step up to provide unforgettable memories for three national winners in the fourth annual Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest. The winners will be receiving their trophies at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. The Celebration is to be held August 7 & 8. Deadline for entering the contest is June 15th.
Complimentary admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and the Astronaut Hall of Fame will be provided by Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, operators of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on behalf of NASA. Lodging is being provided by Rick "Hutch" Hutcherson, Director of Sales and Marketing; Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites and the Days Inn Cocoa Beach. The corporations are combining to provide unforgettable memories for the winners of the annual Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest. Contest co-director, Kathy Colpas states, “Without the generosity of these companies, this event would not be possible.”
Starting at 9:30 AM on Saturday, August 7th, three national Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest winners will receive trophies and launch their rockets in triumph at the Astronaut Hall of Fame. The winners and their families receive a personal tour of the Hall of Fame. They will continue their celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, visiting the Astronaut Memorial and receiving a framed Space Shuttle Challenger commemorative coin signed by Christa McAuliffe’s mother, Grace Corrigan. A walk through the historical Rocket Garden, a ride on Shuttle Launch Experience and many more activities will complete their two-day celebration.
Part of the winners’ package includes two nights at the Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites or the Days Inn Cocoa Beach. Excitement builds from the greeting at check-in to fussing over the kids at breakfast. Breakfast at the hotel - where the official greeting of the national winners takes place as they pack parachutes into their rockets for the upcoming launch - has become a part of the tradition. Winners and their families often join each other for meals or bond in the hotel’s swimming pool - making the celebration even more special.
During the competition, contestants were required to build and launch a solid-fuel powered rocket. To win the local event they had to have the closest parachute landing to a target after two launches. It is a challenging, spot-landing event. The local winner’s information is forwarded to contest headquarters to be compared to all other entries during the year long competition. The competition promotes the Helping Kids Reach for the Stars Program – an educational outreach of the Christa McAuliffe / Challenger Learning Center and fosters an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) studies.
The contest presents a fantastic opportunity to young rocketeers. Contest co-director Jack Colpas boasts that, “national winners receive memories to last a lifetime and bragging rights for generations to come.” For more details about Helping Kids Reach for the Stars and the Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest go to www.TheRocketman.net.
In phase two of the Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest, three more national winners will receive their trophies from famed author Homer Hickam (Rocket Boys, October Sky) at the October Sky Festival in Coalwood, West Virginia. Winners will be announced on June 18th.
Travel sponsors are needed for each of the six national winners to ensure their ability to attend the ceremony. Sponsors receive national attention and the satisfaction of Helping Kids Reach for the Stars.
Helping Kids Reach for the Stars is a Christa McAuliffe / Challenger Center - Educational Outreach Program and is recognized by: the Florida Space Grant Consortium (FSGC), Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Astronaut Hall of Fame, Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST), Kennedy Space Center - Educator Resource Center, National Space Society (NSS), South Eastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering (SECME), Florida League of Middle Schools (FLMS), Florida Engineering Education Conference (FEEC), Florida Space Research Institute (FSRI) , the Private School Consultancy (PSC) and many public school systems.
We are recommended by; *Astronaut Bill Readdy, Chairman of the Board Challenger Centers *Ray Griffin, Director Christa McAuliffe Center *Grace Corrigan - Christa McAuliffe's mother *Ann Grimm, Educational Services Coordinator, Estes Educator *Dr. Warren Layfield, Education Director & TARC Mentor, Colorado Springs Rocket Society (COSROCS) *Dr. Jaydeep Mukherjee & Dr. Penny Haskins, Directors, Florida Space Grant Consortium *Karen Malesky, past President, Florida Association of Science Teachers *author (Rocket Boys, October Sky) Homer Hickam and the Original Rocket Boys *Jay Wittner, President, National Space Society - Southwest Florida Chapter *Dr. Mike Novello, Director, The Private School Consultancy *Steve McGrath, designer of the X-Prize Eagle for Vanguard Industries and others.
# # #
The national Reach for the Stars Rocket Contest http:// TheRocketman.net is in its 4th year. It is designed to excite kids about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM subjects). Helping Kids Reach for the Stars is a Christa McAuliffe / Challenger Center - Educational Outreach Program and is recognized by: the Florida Space Grant Consortium (FSGC), Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Astronaut Hall of Fame, Florida Association of Science Teachers (FAST), Kennedy Space Center - Educator Resource Center, National Space Society (NSS), South Eastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering (SECME), Florida League of Middle Schools (FLMS), Florida Engineering Education Conference (FEEC), Florida Space Research Institute (FSRI) , the Private School Consultancy (PSC) and many public school systems.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Helping People Lose Weight
PRLog – Feb 07, 2011 – NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio – Get the new year started right by kicking the sugar habit and shaping up all while regaining control of your life and your pesky sugar cravings with Angela Minelli of WellnessWithAngela.com’s Crack the Code on Sugar Cravings no-fail system.
“I want to help people conquer cravings, kick sugar and get their lives back on track this year,” said Angela Minelli. “Sugar is dominating our food supply and eliminating it from your diet really changes your whole life, not to mention will help you prevent long-term disease like diabetes, stroke – even cancer.”
Just last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that 26 million Americans have diabetes and another 79 million have some form of prediabetes.
In the life-changing training delivered in virtual MP3 format, Minelli teaches participants how to stop sugar cravings; how to regain control; slim down secrets that really work and how to shape up without punishing, strenuous exercise.
“These four simple audio tracks will help you get rid of the sugar in your life and start transitioning to a healthier lifestyle,” Minelli said. “But the program is about so much more than just kicking sugar. I teach from a holistic perspective, so it’s about mind, body and soul. We focus on more than just food so that your chance of lifelong success is inevitable.”
Minelli also offers three special bonuses for new customers including the best kept secret to kicking the sugar habit for good; a raw chocolate recipe book and resource guide and even a second bonus coaching call targeted at precisely what to do in case you need extra support after the program ends.
“I really want to make sure people stay on track and kick sugar for life,” Minelli said. “Busting the habit changed my life and it will change theirs too.”
Minelli’s 4-week sugar shakedown, Crack the Code on Sugar Cravings: 4 Simple Strategies to Shape Up, Slim Down, and Regain Control in Less Than 30 Days!, 4-part audio program, including the bonuses, is available for just $97, but only for a limited time, at www.wellnesswithangela.com. It comes with a 14-day Shake Sugar Foolproof money back guarantee so your investment is fully protected.
For more information about Angela Minelli and her holistic approach to health, please call (440) 734-8940 or visit http://www.wellnesswithangela.com.
“I want to help people conquer cravings, kick sugar and get their lives back on track this year,” said Angela Minelli. “Sugar is dominating our food supply and eliminating it from your diet really changes your whole life, not to mention will help you prevent long-term disease like diabetes, stroke – even cancer.”
Just last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that 26 million Americans have diabetes and another 79 million have some form of prediabetes.
In the life-changing training delivered in virtual MP3 format, Minelli teaches participants how to stop sugar cravings; how to regain control; slim down secrets that really work and how to shape up without punishing, strenuous exercise.
“These four simple audio tracks will help you get rid of the sugar in your life and start transitioning to a healthier lifestyle,” Minelli said. “But the program is about so much more than just kicking sugar. I teach from a holistic perspective, so it’s about mind, body and soul. We focus on more than just food so that your chance of lifelong success is inevitable.”
Minelli also offers three special bonuses for new customers including the best kept secret to kicking the sugar habit for good; a raw chocolate recipe book and resource guide and even a second bonus coaching call targeted at precisely what to do in case you need extra support after the program ends.
“I really want to make sure people stay on track and kick sugar for life,” Minelli said. “Busting the habit changed my life and it will change theirs too.”
Minelli’s 4-week sugar shakedown, Crack the Code on Sugar Cravings: 4 Simple Strategies to Shape Up, Slim Down, and Regain Control in Less Than 30 Days!, 4-part audio program, including the bonuses, is available for just $97, but only for a limited time, at www.wellnesswithangela.com. It comes with a 14-day Shake Sugar Foolproof money back guarantee so your investment is fully protected.
For more information about Angela Minelli and her holistic approach to health, please call (440) 734-8940 or visit http://www.wellnesswithangela.com.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Helping People Send Flowers
PRLog (Press Release) – Sep 21, 2009 – Fleurop-Interflora is making the most of its flower delivery network in over 150 countries and its experience of over 95 years and helping people to send flowers internationally at very reasonable costs. The company is working with approximately 50,000 UK, North American, and international retail florists to achieve this feat. The worldwide flower delivery services being offered also rank high in terms of customer satisfaction. The flowers are fresh and beautiful and the customers can select from a plethora of options in floral arrangements and bouquets.
One can use the services of this company to send flowers internationally and pay in Australian dollars, British pounds, and Japanese yen. One can send flowers on different occasions and events to people staying far away. One can shop for flowers for weddings, anniversaries, and other special occasions at competitive costs. A buyer can browse through the web portal of the company and select the flowers that he or she likes.
The price of the bouquets and flower arrangements would fluctuate according to season and region. The service charge – being accrued by the company – is however uniform and dependent on the daily currency exchange rate.
Fleurop-Interflora is the largest floral company in the world - processing over 25 million orders every year. The company uses the advances in communications technology to deliver flowers and bouquets to different parts of the globe – within hours. To know more about Fleurop-Interflora, visit fleurop.com.
One can use the services of this company to send flowers internationally and pay in Australian dollars, British pounds, and Japanese yen. One can send flowers on different occasions and events to people staying far away. One can shop for flowers for weddings, anniversaries, and other special occasions at competitive costs. A buyer can browse through the web portal of the company and select the flowers that he or she likes.
The price of the bouquets and flower arrangements would fluctuate according to season and region. The service charge – being accrued by the company – is however uniform and dependent on the daily currency exchange rate.
Fleurop-Interflora is the largest floral company in the world - processing over 25 million orders every year. The company uses the advances in communications technology to deliver flowers and bouquets to different parts of the globe – within hours. To know more about Fleurop-Interflora, visit fleurop.com.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Helping People at Hospitals
PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 21, 2009 – A major highlight for MVP called for volunteers to truly roll their sleeves up and get stuck in! In response, members of the Mars Drinks commercial team headed over to the Wexham Park Hospital (http://www.heatherwoodandwexham.nhs.uk/location/wexham-park-hospital-slough) in Slough, paintbrushes in hand, to help the Sebastian’s Action Trust (http://www.sebastiansactiontrust.org/) children’s cancer charity with some important renovation work. The Mars Drinks team was tasked with clearing and painting two out of the six Isolation Rooms being given a much needed refresh. Final touches added by the charity included TVs and games consoles, ensuring the rooms had the latest kit for the children to enjoy.
Tricia Wright, Voluntary Services Coordinator at Wexham Park Hospital said, “It was great to work with such an enthusiastic, committed group of people. Thank you for giving your time and energy to the final phase of a project which will benefit many of our young patients and their families for years to come.”
A little closer to home, the MVP team at Basingstoke was given the opportunity to help people within the local community. During a single week Mars Drinks organised the collection of:
- over 70 bags of clothes which were used by St Michael’s Hospice (http://www.stmichaelshospice.org/contact_us/) to sell in their charity shops
- towels, blankets, pet toys and pet food that were donated to the Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre (http://www.dbarc.org.uk/)
- a selection of food which went to the Camrose Centre (http://www.camrosecentre.org.uk/), supporting the homeless.
As everyone loves chocolate, the Mars Drinks team also set out to find good homes for over 17,000 Twix (http://www.mars.com/global/Global+brands/Snackfood/Twix.htm) bars! Always up for a challenge, the team was able to support over 50 local charities and community organisations that used the Twix chocolate bars to sell to raise funds or simply give away as a treat.
Tricia Wright, Voluntary Services Coordinator at Wexham Park Hospital said, “It was great to work with such an enthusiastic, committed group of people. Thank you for giving your time and energy to the final phase of a project which will benefit many of our young patients and their families for years to come.”
A little closer to home, the MVP team at Basingstoke was given the opportunity to help people within the local community. During a single week Mars Drinks organised the collection of:
- over 70 bags of clothes which were used by St Michael’s Hospice (http://www.stmichaelshospice.org/contact_us/) to sell in their charity shops
- towels, blankets, pet toys and pet food that were donated to the Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre (http://www.dbarc.org.uk/)
- a selection of food which went to the Camrose Centre (http://www.camrosecentre.org.uk/), supporting the homeless.
As everyone loves chocolate, the Mars Drinks team also set out to find good homes for over 17,000 Twix (http://www.mars.com/global/Global+brands/Snackfood/Twix.htm) bars! Always up for a challenge, the team was able to support over 50 local charities and community organisations that used the Twix chocolate bars to sell to raise funds or simply give away as a treat.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
George Sirigotis Plaque Worthy Moments
George Sirigotis of Parsippany, NJ has been recognized by New Jersey Monthly in its selection of "New Jersey 2011 Wealth Managers"
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- George Sirigotis is proud to announce the special recognition by New Jersey Monthly, LLC, publisher of New Jersey Monthly, appearing in the magazine in January 2011. George Sirigotis was selected for the following honor:
New Jersey 2011 Wealth Managers
George Sirigotis commented on the recognition: "This is quite an honor for me. Since New Jersey Monthly chose only a select number of professionals for their New Jersey 2011 Wealth Managers list, I am especially proud to have made the grade. Being included signals that my constant effort to deliver excellent work has paid off. It is gratifying and exciting to be recognized in this way."
American Registry, a well-respected business and professional recognition company seconded the honor. Following the publication of George Sirigotis' selection for New Jersey Monthly's New Jersey 2011 Wealth Managers list, American Registry added George Sirigotis to its "Registry of Business Excellence™".
An exclusive recognition plaque has been designed to commemorate George Sirigotis' New Jersey 2011 Wealth Managers honor. Click here to see the wall plaque showcasing George Sirigotis' achievement.
For more information on George Sirigotis, located in Parsippany, NJ, call 888-524-0305.
This press release was written by American Registry, LLC on behalf of George Sirigotis and was distributed by PR Newswire, a subsidiary of United Business Media.
Are you in The Registry™? George Sirigotis is!
American Registry, LLC, has for over a decade recognized excellence in top businesses and professionals with premium quality, handcrafted plaques and other recognition products including press releases. The Registry includes over 2 million significant business and professional recognitions. American Registry, http://www.americanregistry.com, also helps consumers celebrate and immortalize special moments with PhotoPlaques™ at www.PhotoPlaque.com.
Life and business are full of PlaqueWorthy™ moments. American Registry congratulates George Sirigotis on a well-deserved recognition for excellence.
Contact Info:
George Sirigotis
Phone: 888-524-0305
Email address: george.Sirigotis@rbc.com
PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- George Sirigotis is proud to announce the special recognition by New Jersey Monthly, LLC, publisher of New Jersey Monthly, appearing in the magazine in January 2011. George Sirigotis was selected for the following honor:
New Jersey 2011 Wealth Managers
George Sirigotis commented on the recognition: "This is quite an honor for me. Since New Jersey Monthly chose only a select number of professionals for their New Jersey 2011 Wealth Managers list, I am especially proud to have made the grade. Being included signals that my constant effort to deliver excellent work has paid off. It is gratifying and exciting to be recognized in this way."
American Registry, a well-respected business and professional recognition company seconded the honor. Following the publication of George Sirigotis' selection for New Jersey Monthly's New Jersey 2011 Wealth Managers list, American Registry added George Sirigotis to its "Registry of Business Excellence™".
An exclusive recognition plaque has been designed to commemorate George Sirigotis' New Jersey 2011 Wealth Managers honor. Click here to see the wall plaque showcasing George Sirigotis' achievement.
For more information on George Sirigotis, located in Parsippany, NJ, call 888-524-0305.
This press release was written by American Registry, LLC on behalf of George Sirigotis and was distributed by PR Newswire, a subsidiary of United Business Media.
Are you in The Registry™? George Sirigotis is!
American Registry, LLC, has for over a decade recognized excellence in top businesses and professionals with premium quality, handcrafted plaques and other recognition products including press releases. The Registry includes over 2 million significant business and professional recognitions. American Registry, http://www.americanregistry.com, also helps consumers celebrate and immortalize special moments with PhotoPlaques™ at www.PhotoPlaque.com.
Life and business are full of PlaqueWorthy™ moments. American Registry congratulates George Sirigotis on a well-deserved recognition for excellence.
Contact Info:
George Sirigotis
Phone: 888-524-0305
Email address: george.Sirigotis@rbc.com
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Wheel Chair Lift Systems
anufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles and wheelchair lift systems, recently honored Performance Mobility with the Customer 1st Award. The award recipients were selected based on customer survey results over the course of 2010.
Performance Mobility has been serving the transportation needs of individuals with limited mobility in the Portland, OR market for almost 20 years. The people at Performance Mobility are dedicated to improving lives by helping individuals achieve their greatest level of independence and quality of life with accessible transportation solutions. In addition to wheelchair accessible vans from BraunAbility, Performance Mobility offers sales and service of new and pre-owned accessible vans, wheelchair and scooter lifts, turning automotive seating, hand controls and high tech driving aids.
BraunAbility has over 200 dealer locations nationwide, and each is staffed with mobility experts who are trained to evaluate the individual needs of customers. In addition, most locations offer 24-hour roadside emergency assistance, so customers have the assurance of support and service for their BraunAbility wheelchair accessible vehicle, even in the middle-of-the-night or on a holiday weekend.
“Our customers rely on their dealers to provide a sales and service experience that addresses their unique needs,” said Braun President Nick Gutwein. “These dealers have gone above and beyond in meeting their customers’ needs and building life-long relationships with them.”
For more information about Performance Mobility visit www.PerformanceMobility.com Visit www.braunability.com for more information about BraunAbility wheelchair vans and lift systems.
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About: The Braun Corporation is the world’s leading manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vans, ramps, and wheelchair lift systems. These products enable persons with physical disabilities to regain mobility and lead active and independent lives. The Indiana-based company was founded by Ralph Braun, who was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at a young age and unable to walk by age 15. The company, via the BraunAbility brand, offers the most diverse model lineup in the industry, including the most popular minivan models from Dodge, Chrysler, Honda, and Toyota. For more information about the Braun Corporation or our outstanding line of wheelchair accessible vehicles, please visit www.braunability.com.
Performance Mobility has been serving the transportation needs of individuals with limited mobility in the Portland, OR market for almost 20 years. The people at Performance Mobility are dedicated to improving lives by helping individuals achieve their greatest level of independence and quality of life with accessible transportation solutions. In addition to wheelchair accessible vans from BraunAbility, Performance Mobility offers sales and service of new and pre-owned accessible vans, wheelchair and scooter lifts, turning automotive seating, hand controls and high tech driving aids.
BraunAbility has over 200 dealer locations nationwide, and each is staffed with mobility experts who are trained to evaluate the individual needs of customers. In addition, most locations offer 24-hour roadside emergency assistance, so customers have the assurance of support and service for their BraunAbility wheelchair accessible vehicle, even in the middle-of-the-night or on a holiday weekend.
“Our customers rely on their dealers to provide a sales and service experience that addresses their unique needs,” said Braun President Nick Gutwein. “These dealers have gone above and beyond in meeting their customers’ needs and building life-long relationships with them.”
For more information about Performance Mobility visit www.PerformanceMobility.com Visit www.braunability.com for more information about BraunAbility wheelchair vans and lift systems.
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About: The Braun Corporation is the world’s leading manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vans, ramps, and wheelchair lift systems. These products enable persons with physical disabilities to regain mobility and lead active and independent lives. The Indiana-based company was founded by Ralph Braun, who was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at a young age and unable to walk by age 15. The company, via the BraunAbility brand, offers the most diverse model lineup in the industry, including the most popular minivan models from Dodge, Chrysler, Honda, and Toyota. For more information about the Braun Corporation or our outstanding line of wheelchair accessible vehicles, please visit www.braunability.com.
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