Daily Archives: April 17, 2013

Education

Ecotech Institute Offers its First Free Online Course: “Introduction to Sustainability”

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Ten-Week Course Offers Education on a Wide Variety of Sustainable Topics

Denver, Colorado, April 17, 2013 – Anyone around the world who has an interest in sustainability can now access some of the specialized education offered by Ecotech Institute – online and free. Ecotech Institute, the only college entirely focused on sustainability-related job training, is now accepting registrations for its “Introduction to Sustainability” course. This is Ecotech’s first “massive online open course” (MOOC) through the Canvas Network, a popular way for highly esteemed educational institutions to offer free courses to the public. Kyle Crider, Ecotech Institute’s Program Chair and Manager of Environmental Operations will teach the class, beginning on May 6.

The ten-week course will explore various definitions of sustainability used by governments, businesses and individuals to address environmental, societal and economic problems around the world. In addition, students will learn ways to apply sustainable concepts in their own lives.

The dynamic course will cover a broad spectrum of topics including, but not limited to, understanding environmental impacts (climate change, greenhouse gases, depleting resources), social consequences (impact of decisions on health, poverty, income distribution) and financial opportunities (emerging industries, job creation).

“This exciting course is a hybrid of many topics that all relate to our planet, offering students a deep dive into history, biology, sociology, business and much more,” says Crider. “We are excited to extend our reach to people beyond the campus, offering insight into how much sustainability affects every person on the planet every single day.”

Upon completion of the course, students should also better understand:

* Triple Bottom Line (people, planet, profit, or Three Pillars);

* Thermodynamics;

* Fossil fuels;

* The balance and relationship between air, land, water resources and techniques for protecting and/or enhancing each;

* Human impact on biodiversity and the planet;

* Core concepts of green building rating systems;

* The possibilities of solar and wind power to meet future energy needs, as well as natural gas, nuclear power, and biofuels.

Each weekly topic will include a multimedia introduction/overview, short supplemental reading assignments and optional, more in-depth materials for those who want to enhance their knowledge in specific areas. Students will take multiple-choice quizzes and develop a personal sustainability vision, mission and goals. Students are also encouraged to network and collaborate with each other through discussion forums and Q&A sessions.

Space is limited so sign up today for the Introduction to Sustainability online course.

About Ecotech Institute
Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it offers six highly renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers. Classes start once per quarter and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576.

Contact:
Jenny Foust
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, Colo., 80206
303-433-7020
jfoust@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Government, Law

ALIPAC Plans To Defeat Illegal Immigration Amnesty Bill Again

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Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) is planning to defeat the 844 page immigration reform Amnesty bill (S.744) that was filed by the “Gang of Eight” in the US Senate today.

Raleigh, NC, USA (April 17, 2013) — Contact: ALIPAC (866) 703-0864 Press@alipac.us

Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) is planning to defeat the 844 page immigration reform Amnesty bill (S.744) that was filed by the “Gang of Eight” in the US Senate today.

ALIPAC activists and strategies played key roles in defeating similar legislation in 2006, 2007, and 2010 by harnessing activism from the majority of Americans opposed to the bills.

“We believe that this bill will hurt American workers, taxpayers, students, and voters by both destroying our future abilities to control our borders and by encouraging more illegal immigration into our suffering nation!” said William Gheen.

The key to defeating this new omnibus “Immigration Reform” amnesty bill that was crafted in secret without Congressional, media, or public oversight will be slowing the bill down enough to allow the public sufficient time to discern what is actually contained in the 844 page attempt to radically alter America.

“Those supporting this legislation know that a large majority of Americans will oppose it if they find out what is truly contained in the bill and that is why they want to rush it through Congress,” said William Gheen, President of ALIPAC. “Most Americans would not even have time to print this bill on their home computers much less read or understand it before the Senate hearing this Friday!”

ALIPAC is America’s 3rd largest national grass roots organization fighting against illegal immigration and any form of amnesty.

Today, ALIPAC will be asking the over 100,000 Americans in their network to call Congress to ask that the immigration bill be slowed down, to share the new polling data from Pulse Opinion Research showing 80% of Republicans and 72% of all Americans prefer enforcement instead of legalization for illegal immigrants, to oppose any path to citizenship for illegals, and to encourage others to sign a new online petition against Amnesty at http://www.AgainstAmnesty.com.

For more information or to schedule interviews, please visit http://www.ALIPAC.us.

Entertainment

Flirting Italian Style Keynotes Convention & Contest

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The San Francisco Bay Area’s top flirts will compete for the title of Mr or Ms Bay Area Flirt, Friday, May 17, 2013, 7:30pm, at the Marriott Hotel, 1770 S Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo CA 94402.

San Rafael, CA, April 16, 2013 — Contact: Rich Gosse, 415-479-3800

The San Francisco Bay Area’s top flirts will compete for the title of Mr or Ms Bay Area Flirt, Friday, May 17, 2013, 7:30pm, at the Marriott Hotel, 1770 S Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo CA 94402.

The Convention features a Flirting Contest, where attendees compete, en masse, in a crowded hotel ballroom. This spectacle concludes with the winners being awarded prizes for winning the flirting championship of the Bay Area.

The world’s first Flirting Convention, held in San Francisco in 1994, was featured by Oprah. Since then, Flirting Conventions throughout the major cities of the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, have attracted heavy media attention.

The Flirting Contest will be preceded by a Keynote Address by Francesca Gentille, a nationally recognized relationship coach, clinical sexologist, and aging specialist. Her topic is Flirting…Italian Style.

“Americans don’t know how to flirt,” says Ms. Gentille. “They confuse flirtation with seduction. Italians know how to flirt playfully and successfully with everyone.”

Ms. Gentille should know. Though a 2nd generation Italian in the USA, her many years traveling internationally, and her sensuous year in Italy gave her first-hand experience with the world’s top flirts… the Italians!

During her keynote, Ms. Gentille will reveal:

•How to Flirt without ruffling feathers or being misinterpreted
•How to make flirting a win/win experience for everyone
•When and with whom it is OK to flirt
•The best places to flirt
•How to progress from flirting to dating
•How to flirt in an ongoing relationship

Francesca Gentille is the co-director of the Integrative Arts Institute and the founder of The Sacred Courtesan School of Feminine Mystique and Power. She is a contributing author to the widely acclaimed anthology, The Marriage of Sex and Spirit, which won the National Book Award for the best new relationship and sexuality book of 2006. She is the host of the popular Sex: Tantra & Kama Sutra internet radio show, which is the number one Tantra show on I-tunes. Her website is http://www.FrancescaGentille.weebly.com. Ms. Gentille is available to the news media for interviews by calling 415-990-5754 or emailing relationshipdiva@gmail.com.

The Flirting Convention begins with the Keynote Address at 7:30pm, and concludes with a giant Dance Party, 9pm-Midnight. The cost is $20 at the door. Adults of all ages are welcome. Dressy attire is recommended for this lovely facility.

The Convention is sponsored by The Society of Single Professionals, world’s largest non-profit singles organization. Anyone wishing information about this and many more events for singles may visit http://www.ThePartyHotline.com or call 415/507-9962.

Media Contact:
Rich Gosse
Society of Single Professionals
205 Mark Twain Avenue, San Rafael CA 94903
415-507-9962
richgosse@richgosse.com
http://www.thepartyhotline.com

Business, Construction

Demolition Set to Begin for New Development at 257 Osborne Street

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Landmark Office Tower to transform Winnipeg’s Confusion Corner.

WINNIPEG, MB (April 16, 2013) — Demolition will begin Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the site of the future Landmark Office Tower at Confusion Corner in Winnipeg.

The demolition, which will begin at 10 a.m. and last four to six weeks, will make way for the new construction project. Local firm Imperial Properties is the property manager and leasing agent for the development.

“We are very excited to see work begin on the Landmark Office Tower this week,” said Adrian Schulz, spokesperson for Imperial Properties. “This is a great opportunity for the local community and members of the news media to attend and watch this major project commence. Over the next year, there are going to be some significant changes made to the site that will transform and enhance Confusion Corner overall.”

Space at 257 Osborne St. site opened up when the previous commercial tenant, Bruni Auto, moved to a different location. The Imperial Properties team has been working on the development project for the past months, and now that warmer weather is on its way, the company is eager begin the demolition and construction process.

The Landmark Office Tower will be a first-class commercial structure featuring large windows, an open and customizable floor plan, modern mechanical systems and onsite property management. It is located at the highest traffic count intersection of Winnipeg, where traffic counts average more than 91,100 vehicles per day. It is the key connection point to the City Center, Osborne and Corydon Village.

Already leased are the main retail floor-to a national restaurant chain-and one office floor, which a business center operator will occupy. This leaves three floors and 18,120 total square feet available which are ideal for professional or medical office use.

“This will be a state-of-the-art office building, and there is still plenty of space with ground and underground parking available for business tenants to claim,” Schulz said. “We do expect this space to lease up quickly, so we encourage all interested parties to inquire soon. The amenities of the new building, combined with its outstanding landmark location, are sure to give tenants some wonderful opportunities for success.”

Wednesday’s demolition will also provide media members with the opportunity to take “before” photos of the current structure, and then track the effort’s progress in the upcoming months.

The Landmark Office Tower project is scheduled for completion by 2014. To learn more about Imperial Properties and its work, visit http://www.imperialproperties.ca/commercial.

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Please direct inquiries to: Adrian Schulz, 204-272-8799

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