The ISU womens cross country team finally hit its stride at the Bradley Classic on Friday with the Redbirds picking up their first team title of the 2012 season.

Rachael Brewers time of 20:44 in the 6,000-meter race, good for second place, is the fastest all-time in ISU history and crushed her previous best time by 53 seconds.

Brewer is really starting to learn how to race and run up front, ISU head coach Jeff Bovee said. She has a fast learning [curve] and is soaking up everything from one race to the next.

Senior Elise Sigg placed seventh with a time of 21:27, while sophomore Kelly McShea finished in 12th place with a new personal-best time of 21:36. Kim Christensen crossed the finish line fourth for the Redbirds with a personal-best time of 21:58. Sarah Castel finished the scoring for ISU with a personal-best time of 22:13.

This was their best race of the season, Bovee said. They responded well from a set-back two weeks ago at the Griak Invitational and rose to the challenge. They ran a great team race The team built some great momentum headed into the Valley Championships in two weeks.

ISUs 102 points that earned them first place was 12 less than runner-up St. Louis.

On the mens side of the meet, the team placed 12th overall in the 8,000-meter distance with 296 points. Southern Illinois took the title with 54 points.

Daily Vidette Archive Photo: Rachael Brewer placed second at the Bradley Classic to help the ISU womens cross country team capture its first team title of the season. Brewers time of 20:44 is a new ISU record for a 6,000-meter race.

Sophomore Ryan Rutherford was ISUs top finisher, completing the race with a time of 24:27, the second fastest of his career, to finish in 12th place.

Ryan gave the team a big boost with his solid performance after taking the last few weeks off, Bovee said.

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Posted by Brian Lynn Published: October 15, 2012

When: 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17 AND 2-3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18.

Where: EWU Learning Commons, main level of JFK Library

Why: Come tour the EWU Learning Commons, a newly designed space in the library. Established as a single location to access multiple academic services (research, writing, tutoring, technology, and personal development), the Learning Commons is already a buzz of activity. Discover tools conducive to active learning: white board tables, rolling white boards, collaborative furniture, media:scape stations for group e-sharing, and so much more.

Light refreshments will be served at the Open House. Learning Commons partners currently include Libraries, Multimedia Commons (formerly MARS Lab), PLUS, and Writers Center. Interim Dean of Libraries, Ted Otto, will be on hand to answer questions, as well as other partners and students in the Learning Commons.

Come see the latest environment provided for our students to help enrich their learning experience in multiple ways!

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Widely used by the Agile and Kanban practitioners around the world, uTrack is a multi-platform mobile application that helps both individuals and groups to improve overall productivity and agility in both their business and personal lives.

Herndon, VA (PRWEB) October 16, 2012

uTrack is being used globally by a diverse group of people for helping them organize both their business and personal lives. uTrack users include Agile and Kanban practitioners, projects managers, individuals, group administrators, teachers, business owners and students.

The uTrack mobile app is available as both a free app with limited features called uTrack Lite, and as a paid app with full features, called uTrack Pro. The Lite version allows users to get organized with their daily personal and work-related tasks with to-do / post-it virtual walls, allowing users to define and manage tasks through a user-friendly interface.

uTrack comes with a number of productivity features providing task organization, scheduling and assignment. The App is available for the following platforms: Apple iOS (iPad and iPhone), Android (tablets and smart phones), Blackberry (Playbook), Windows Phone, and Symbian (Nokia). It also has a collaborate module (in iOS versions) for sharing and retrieving tasks, walls and projects with other uTrack users.

TenPearls mobile app, uTrack, stood out as clear leaders in terms of its effectiveness as an infrastructure tool that can help enterprises tremendously, its overall usability and intelligent integration with smart devices, said Jehan Ara, President of P@SHA. The panel of judges were of the opinion that the best apps were not only the most technically advanced, but also provided the best user experience. The top app in each category is also nominated for APICTA (Asia Pacific ICT Awards) each year. Our nominated apps have always done well in APICTA and we hope the trend continues this year as well, said Jehan.

TenPearls is very proud to be a winner at P@SHA Awards, an excellent platform that fosters business innovation.This win proves that uTrack is indeed a very useful tool that enterprises can use to instill lean management principles and optimize productivity, said Zeeshan Aftab, COO of TenPearls. P@SHA ICT award is an exciting event in the wake of explosive development in technology and mobile. TenPearls is focused on helping enterprises mobilize, and leverage mobile tablets for both their internal and external interactions, processes and transactions.

More information about the PASHA ICT awards is available at http://www.pashaictawards.com

About P@SHA ICT Awards

The P@SHA ICT Awards aims to provide recognition to the software applications developing companies of Pakistan by providing them an opportunity to gain local, regional and international exposure through on-going promotional activities. It acknowledges creativity, innovation and excellence in Pakistan's Information and Communications Technologies sector. P@SHA ICT award is being held every year and has successfully completed nine consecutive years.

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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

The Guatemalan beauty and personal care sector grew at a moderate pace in 2011. However, the launch of several new products catering to all socioeconomic levels in the country invigorated the beauty and personal care landscape. Guatemala is now witnessing buoyancy of its economy, resulting in increased disposable income, which in turn has helped consumer spending in the country to rise at its most rapid rate.

New market research report Beauty and Personal Care in Guatemala developed by Euromonitor International provides true and unprejudiced insights into the size and shape of the beauty and personal care market in Guatemala. Its scope comprises:

Products covered include: baby and child-specific products, bath and shower, colour cosmetics, deodorants, depilatories, fragrances, hair care, mass cosmetics, men's grooming, oral care, oral care excl power toothbrushes, premium cosmetics, sets/kits, skin care, sun care.

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Title: Beauty and Personal Care in Guatemala

Published: October, 2012

Pages: 103

Price: US$ 2,400.00

http://marketpublishers.com/report/consumers_goods/cosmetics-hygiene_products/beauty-n-personal-care-in-guatemala_euromonitor.html

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Mind Movies, the San Diego-Based Personal Development Company, Announced This Week the Release of a Faster, More Robust Version of Its Highly Popular Law of Attraction Video Vision Board Creation Tool, Mind Movies. Over 1 Million People Worldwide Have Received Access to Mind Movies, With Thousands More Coming On Each Week.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 16, 2012

This faster, more feature-rich version is the third version of the companys popular Mind Movies video vision board creation tool, first released in 2010.

Mind Movies 3.0 is an easy drag-and-drop video vision board creation tool that anyone can use to create their own dynamic, moving video vision board in as little as 10 minutes.

Customers can easily upload their own inspiring images, uplifting music and positive present-tense affirmations or choose the ones in the tools built-in library. Customers can then watch their completed Mind Movie on their computer or laptop, or download it to their iPhone or mobile device to take it with them wherever they go and watch it whenever they like.

Mind Movies 3.0 was developed to support customers in realizing their dreams based on the principles of the Law of Attraction, a Universal law made popular by the best-selling book and hit film, The Secret, which states that like energy attracts like energy.

After they create their own personalized Mind Movie, we recommend that our customers watch their video vision board for three minutes every morning and three minutes every evening, said Ledwell. This helps them to visualize their goals on a regular basis and to attract to them the people, resources and opportunities they need to achieve their goals.

The Mind Movies video vision board creation tool has been endorsed by many of the stars of the film The Secret, including Bob Proctor, Bob Doyle and Joe Vitale.

Most of us live a reactionary life where we are bombarded by the negative images from mainstream media news. This product allows you to choose what you want to absorb and to reprogram your mind in a positive way," said Vitale. When you combine music, imagery and affirmations that you choose, the result is incredible.

Over 1 million people worldwide have already received Ledwells free pre-made Mind Movies in the areas of health, relationships, money and friends and family.

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HealthForumOnline (HFO), a nationally-approved provider of online continuing education (CE) courses for mental health professionals, has recently added a new course entitled Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). A growing dissatisfaction with pharmacotherapy of insomnia has led to an interest in evidence-based nonpharmacologic treatments. CBT-I, a multimodal approach targeting the behavioral and psychological factors that initiate and maintain insomnia has proven effective in different patient populations, including various comorbid medical and psychiatric illnesses. This online course describes the techniques used in CBT-I and addresses treatment considerations. Each of HFOs over 80 CE courses are fast, convenient and especially cost-effective as health professionals have free ongoing access to course updates beyond completion of the CE activity.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) October 16, 2012

The National Center on Sleep Disorders Research describes insomnia as difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep for at least 3 nights per week.(1) However the diagnosis is more commonly based on subjective complaints in quality and quantity of sleep associated with marked distress or significant daytime impairment. (2) In the U.S. alone, insomnia is the second most common chronic health problem, led only by chronic pain, as well as the second most common psychological health problem. (3) The National Health Foundation reports that insomnia affects approximately 33% of the U.S. population, with 9% reporting insomnia on a regular nightly basis and 24% reporting occasional insomnia (e.g., 1)

Insomnia impacts far more than sleep. Well documented consequences including functional impairment, work absenteeism and disability, impaired concentration and memory, increased medical services utilization, increased risk of motor vehicle and work accidents, and heightened risk of developing depression and/or an anxiety disorder. (e.g., 4, 5) Increased use of prescription medications, over-the-counter products and alcohol have also been associated with insomnia. (e.g., 6)

Yet, despite being a major health problem for many people and a burden on our healthcare system, insomnia remains inadequately treated. (7) Pharmacotherapy, including the use of hypnotics and antidepressants, is the most common treatment for insomnia, however, concerns about side effects, tolerance, and long term use have led to an increased interest in the use of non-pharmacological interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy. (8)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a safe and effective nonpharmacological alternative. As a multimodal approach, CBT-I targets the behavioral and psychological factors that initiate and maintain insomnia. Moreover, CBT-I has been shown to be effective in treating insomnia in several different populations and with various comorbid medical and psychiatric illnesses. (8)

This new online course from HealthForumOnline describes the cognitive and behavioral techniques used in CBT-I, as well as reviews the current literature on its efficacy and clinical applications. Specifically, health professionals will be able to: 1) define insomnia and recognize several associated biopsychosocial consequences; 2) discuss CBT-I from a theory- and evidence-based perspective and its proven utility as a non-pharmacologic treatment of insomnia; 3) identify the behavioral and cognitive components of CBT-I; and 4) address clinical considerations and incorporate common CBT strategies in the treatment of patients with primary, as well as secondary, insomnia.

Psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses and other allied health professionals can chose from HFOs 19 categories of continuing education (CE) topics related to health psychology and behavioral medicine containing over 80 online CE courses that are fast, convenient and cost-effective. For more information on this course or a complete listing of titles in our online CE resource library, visit HealthForumOnline.com.

About HealthForumOnline:

HealthForumOnline (HFO) is approved as a provider of CE courses by the American Psychological Association, the National Board of Certified Counselors, the Association of Social Work Boards, and several state professional organizations, including the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Commission on Accreditation, and the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. HFOs CE Programs Advisory Committee and authors are comprised of over 60 nationally-recognized experts in behavioral medicine.

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RedVector clients now have access to more than 90 expert-developed business and professional development courses delivered through a single interface to ensure a seamless training solution.

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) October 16, 2012

Both RedVector and SmartTeam fall under the umbrella of parent company VectorLearning, and recently the decision was made to offer the SmartTeam course library as an add-on to RedVectors premier AEC training solution.

A fledgling company that has seen significant growth in the last year, SmartTeam provides a unique resource for HR personnel, managers, marketing and sales professionals to receive critical training on leadership skills; organization and time management; project management; compliance and ethics; sales and customer service; as well as personal health and wellness.

In a typical AEC firm, architects and engineers might make up 20 percent of the employees and RedVector has their back, says SmartTeam Product Manager Vicki Fox David. But the other 80 percent of the staff can benefit from training too. And thats where SmartTeam shines.

RedVector clients can now bundle their corporate training with SmartTeam services, resulting in a powerful, seamless solution that delivers end-to-end training for the entire firmall from one interface and with robust and easy-to-use tracking and reporting tools.

Individual users may also purchase courses from SmartTeam individually. SmartTeam courses can now be found in the RedVector course catalog on http://www.RedVector.com

More information can be found at http://www.RedVectorEnterprise.com or http://www.SmartTeam.com.

About RedVector

RedVector sets the standard for excellence in online continuing education and training for the architecture, engineering and construction industry and holds more than 60 state and national accreditations. Through our award-winning Learning and Performance Engine we offer individual courses as well as large-scale corporate training solutions for AEC firms featuring customizable and easily accessible online universities with a full range of tracking and reporting features. With an online library exceeding 1,100 courses authored by more than 100 subject matter experts, RedVector serves more than 130,000 AEC professionals in all 50 states. The recipient of numerous community honors and industry awards, RedVector was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. For further information call 1-866-546-1212 or visit http://www.RedVector.com.

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Foreign investment in Vietnam has dropped by about a third since September 2011, with some blaming a weakening economy, inflation, high debt, and the fallout from a property market crash.

With sustainable growth around 5% a year, Vietnam should be able to reduce the risk of high inflation.

These economic woes have also led to political tensions between Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and President Troung Tan Sang. These may surface at the Communist Partys Central Committee meeting currently taking place, and there will certainly be discussions during the meeting about how the weakening Vietnamese economy can be recharged.

Whatever the outcome of the meeting, we can still expect to see plenty of ongoing interest in Vietnam by Thai investors, as most businesses with a presence in the country of 90 million will continue to focus on their long-term strategy and creating real value.

According to the Thai Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, Thailand is the 11th largest investor in Vietnam and the third largest among Asean members, with total investment value of US$5.9 billion (182 billion baht). This is concentrated in the processed foods, paper, plastic, animal feed and motorcycle parts sectors.

I am confident that Vietnam will bounce back from its recent difficulties, and more quickly than people think. Even though the pace of economic growth in Vietnam is slowing, a World Bank forecast released at the beginning of October is still forecasting 5.2% growth in 2012 and 5.7% expansion in 2013.

Going forward, I believe there are four key areas for consideration by investors:

1. Vietnam is changing: In the past, corrupt loans to inefficient state- and privately owned companies resulted in a rise in non-performing loans and pressure on the wider economy. The Vietnamese government is now taking steps to remedy these problems in the banking sector. President Truong Tan Sang has given interviews and public speeches pledging action against corruption and I believe this, more than any other factor, can support confidence that Vietnam will provide solid medium and long-term investment growth.

2. Growth is stable: The current growth rate of around 4% is predicted to average out at around 5% over the next two years. This is a sustainable level of growth, and will keep excessive inflation at bay, while also helping Vietnam prepare for the economic integration prompted by the Asean Economic Community.

3. Vietnam is a springboard to opportunity lying just beyond its borders: Laos and Cambodia are dynamos of growth and Vietnam can provide a gateway for Thai investors wishing to access these markets, directly or through Vietnam subsidiaries.

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A Catholic priest in Southampton, England, has banned a yoga class from using a church building because he says it's a Hindu spiritual exercise and thus is incompatible with the Catholic faith.

Yoga teacher Cori Withell says she created the class and booked the hall in an attempt to combat obesity. The church accepted her booking and a payment of about $300, but then informed her that the class would be canceled 10 days before it was due to take place because yoga is from another religion.

Withell said, As a nation we have an obesity epidemic. I was trying to bring some exercise to the community.... I offered to go down and show them the moves and, literally, the shutters came down.

Father John Chandler claims that the class was advertised as Pilates, but then he found out it was for spiritual yoga. Yoga is a Hindu spiritual exercise, he told The Daily Telegraph. Being a Catholic church, we have to promote the Gospel, and that's what we use our premises for.... It's the fact that it's a different religious practice going on in a Catholic church. It's not compatible.

An editorial in the Catholic Herald praises Father Chandler for his decision, but Ravindra Parmar, president of the Vedic Society Hindu Temple of Southampton, said he felt let down because of the work the Southampton Council of Faiths does to get all the faiths talking to each other.

Q: Was the priest right to ban the yoga class?

In my opinion, the priest was wrong to ban the yoga class. Exercise is good for the body and the soul, regardless of whether that exercise comes from the Hindu or the Christian tradition. And we New Testament types know that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.

I am reminded of a place in one of the gospels in which the disciples tell Jesus that they saw a man casting out evil spirits and they told him to stop doing that because he was not doing it in the name of Jesus. Jesus told the disciples they were wrong to rebuke the man because whoever is not against us is for us.

Many believers are hung up on whether the right denomination or religion gets the credit for something good being done, but the story of the Good Samaritan, as told by Jesus in the Gospel according to Luke, would seem to argue that who gets the credit is not important. In the story, the person who is compassionate is not a member of the Jesus crowd or the Jerusalem crowd, but a hated Samaritan. In fact, to Jesus' listeners, the title Good Samaritan would have been an oxymoron. But the point of the story seems to be to respond to human need, whether that person is a Jew, a Samaritan, a Republican or a Democrat.

What that priest has done, I'm afraid, is to make the Roman Catholic faith more exclusive than it really is.

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YogaVibes is excited to partner with Margaux Permutt a Hatha Yoga teacher based in Los Angeles, CA. Margauxs online yoga videos combine many aspects of the Hatha Yoga tradition and draw upon a myriad of influences from her teachers and guides.

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) October 15, 2012

YogaVibes is delighted to offer a selection of online yoga classes with Margaux, featuring therapeutic flows, chair yoga videos, and some Sun Salutation sweetness.

Chair Yoga Break (28 minutes)

This online yoga class is designed for those who spend a lot of time sitting, driving, or at a computer. Open up the joints in the shoulders and wrists while stretching the delicate muscles in the neck. This restorative practice is suitable for beginners and those with injuries.

Yoga Therapy for Healthy Joints (21 minutes)

Bring synovial fluid back into all the joints of the body. In this online yoga class, learn simple exercises to get the creaky, snap-crackle-pop out of the joints! This restorative practice ends with some targeted movements to strengthen the lower back and open the front of the chest. Its suitable for all levels, beginners included.

Basic Sun Salutation (18 minutes)

This is a slow flow aimed to make Sun Salutations accessible to beginner yogis, those with injuries, and those desiring to build strength. It is also a great reminder for more advanced students to bring their practice back to the source. Get ready to ground, open the heart, and move forward with stability in some Vinyasa yoga online.

Sun Salutation Preparation (12 minutes)

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