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Wexford Online University Names Dr. Charles Foltz Professor with Focus on Science in Health and Fitness Field
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (PRWEB) September 19, 2012
Bringing his unique science and fitness background together for online college students at Wexford University, Dr. Charles Foltz was recently named professor and will teach courses including biochemistry, advanced exercise physiology and more with a focus on health and fitness education. Wexford University offers a variety of online associates through doctoral degrees in health, fitness, exercise and nutrition.
With a masters of Public Health in Epidemiology and doctorate in Interdisciplinary Molecular and Cellular Biology from Tulane University and a bachelors degree in Molecular Neuroscience from the University of California at Santa Barbara, Foltz is currently vice president of Research and Development at eHealth Screenings and senior project officer at Hip Hop Public Health. He is also the creator of 360 Cardio and has partnered with Polar heart rate monitors, the National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (NESTA) and Total Health Interactive (THI). In addition, Foltz is a strength and conditioning coach and professional triathlon coach and manager. At Wexford University online, Foltz will teach subjects such as Biochemistry and Advanced Exercise Physiology with a focus on health and fitness for both local and international students.
Charles will offer Wexfords online students the perfect combination of science and real-world health and fitness experience and knowledge, said Jack Bauerle, Chancellor of Wexford University. He has worked with health and fitness organizations and individuals across the world, and were very pleased that hes bringing that wealth of wellness knowledge to Wexfords local and international students.
In addition, Foltz has earned certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach and the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Certified Performance Enhancement Specialist, a Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist and a Certified Personal Trainer.
Wexford University offers degree programs including an associate of arts degree in Fitness Training, a bachelor of science degree in Health and Fitness, a master of science degree in Nutrition and Exercise, a master of arts in Applied Sports Psychology and a doctorate degree in Applied Sports Psychology.
Wexford University is dedicated to providing world-class education through cutting-edge technology, offering direct application degree programs in an accelerated format with 100 percent online learning to save time and money. Programs include an associate of arts degree in Fitness Training, bachelors degree in Health and Fitness, masters degree in Nutrition and Exercise as well as masters degree and doctorate degree in Applied Sport Psychology. Wexford University is the higher education division of NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association). For more information, please visit http://wexford.edu/.
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Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 named ski of the year
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Now readily available from Sea-Doo marine retailers around New Zealand, the Sea-Doo RXP-X 260 personal watercraft has earned its Canadian manufacturer Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) two significant awards in recent months.
In June the RXP-X 260 was named the 2012 ski of the year by one of the watercraft industrys largest online forums, PWCToday.com.
John Salvatore of PWCToday.com said: "PWCToday.coms six-person selection committee awarded an amazing 9.14 average out of 10 to the 2012 Sea-Doo RXP-X and nearly a perfect 10 in the fun factor category. From the looks to the handling, every rider had nothing but praise for this watercraft."
This is BRPs second PWCToday.com ski of the year award with the 2011 Sea-Doo GTI SE 130 model taking the top spot last year.
This year, the 2012 Sea-Doo RXP-X was judged side-by-side with the best new watercraft from the industry by a variety of riders of varying skill and experience levels in multiple categories. With its improved rider ergonomics and new hull design, the ability of the new Sea-Doo RXP-X to allow riders to fully realise their performance potential led to high marks in overall fun.
The new high performance Sea-Doo also won a 2012 Red Dot award earlier this year for product design in the transportation category. The Red Dot design awards is a prestigious international design competition in which more than 1,800 manufacturers and designers from 58 countries submitted a total of 4,515 product designs.
New Zealand manager Richard Shaw says, when developing the new Sea-Doo RXP-X 260, BRP designers completely rethought rider ergonomics which lead to the new Ergolock system.
"BRP's ErgoLock system has received high praise for its angled foot-well wedges, a fully adjustable handlebar and a gradually narrowing seat designed to better connect the rider to the watercraft," says Shaw. "It reduces upper body fatigue by allowing the rider to ride with more confidence and less effort.
"The ErgoLock system also complements the tight turning aspect of the new, lean-in style T3 hull that test riders noted as providing near effortless turning capabilities."
The all-new T-shape (T3) hull - which embodies a literal T-shape when viewed from the transom - has extreme hard and soft chines allowing for more precise cornering, enhanced lean in and better tracking. The T-shape provides two running surfaces: a wide surface for low speed stability and a narrower surface in the middle that aids in rough water tracking and ability to lean into turns. Removable trim tabs extend past the transom to lengthen the running surface, acting to limit bow rise and keep the RXP-X more parallel to the water's surface. Three-position adjustable rear sponsons improve lateral stability and can be set for the riders skill level and riding environment.
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Monica Potter On Personal 'Parenthood' Storyline
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After three seasons of tear-inducing strife, Parenthood fans hoping Kristina Braverman would face an easier road in season four were dealt a big blow as the closing moments of tonight's episode revealed the mother of three would be battling breast cancer this season.
Turns out, star Monica Potter was not only excited to explore this storyline, but actually suggested it to creator Jason Katims after going through a scare of her own. I caught up with Potter to talk about this deeply personal character arc, how The Braverman Family handles it and what lies ahead in Parenthood season four.
ETonline: What were your thoughts upon learning Kristina would battle breast cancer this season? Monica Potter: I actually had to go for a mammogram in April. I'd never had one before and didn't really know what to expect. The [technician] was reading the film afterwards and said she couldn't get a good reading, so I was a little nervous [because]. Then, I got a phone call to come back to the office and did the whole process again. The doctor said there was something there they wanted to keep an eye on. I ended up being fine, but it sparked an idea because that is really scary. As a mom, as a wife, as a friend, a sister, as a woman, you have to be the person who takes care of everybody. You can't be sick. So I called Jason [Katims, creator] and asked if we might explore Kristina having breast cancer this season. He emailed me back right away, saying he had the chills because the writing room just broke the story. Which is insane. It was so weird that this was a storyline they also wanted to explore.
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ETonline: What have you learned from preparing for this storyline? Potter: I've learned a lot from friends and family members who've had it. The whole process has been interesting because you see how many people's lives change going through this. It's not just the woman, it's everyone in her life as well.
ETonline: How does Adam (played by Peter Krause) react? Potter: Adam goes into care-taking mode. "Are you OK, Kristina? Is everything fine? Are you feeling OK?" Inundates her with questions. For her part, Kristina is a little bit in denial since she feels fine. She keeps saying, "I don't feel sick." I know that's what a lot of moms in life would do. Keep calm and carry on.
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ETonline: Kristina is a character who always seems in control. Has it been exciting as an actor to play her in a situation where she has to give up a lot of her control? Potter: That's been the toughest part. She's a control freak, she really is [but] it comes from a place of love, not a place of selfishness -- she just wants to make sure her family is taken care of. So when this hits them, as a family, she feels helpless. She doesn't know how to react. At certain times, when she's alone, you'll see her break down but she doesn't show that too much because she has to be strong for the family.
ETonline: Kristina barely goes an episode without crying, and neither does the audience since your performance makes us empathize with her so deeply. But is playing such a raw nerve exhausting on you? Potter: I'm not a big crier in real life, I tend to laugh a lot more than I cry, so I guess I have a reserve of emotions. I don't cry at home, so I get to do it work. It's a good release. I also take everything Kristina does to heart, and feel everything she's going through so deeply. I modeled her a bit after my mom and my mom didn't always have the easiest life. She's such a care-taker and a go-getter [starts to cry]. Oh man, see, I'm fine talking about me, but switch it over to think about her, and those emotions are right there.
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Fàbregas Exchanges Football Boots for Formula One
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PUMA today launches the next RACE OFF video, this time with the Spanish International footballer Cesc Fbregas in the hot seat.
Check out his personal performance today on http://www.puma.com/raceoff, with the English cricketer Craig Kieswetter to follow as the next challenger on Thursday, 20th September 2012.
Before his own performance in the simulator, Cesc Fbregas said, If you watch a sport from the outside, it always looks easy. In football, many people on the stand think it must be simple, but I can tell you, as soon as you get onto the pitch, things turn out to be a lot more difficult. I am sure this is the same thing for the Formula One drivers, so I would love to get the chance to once step into Nico Rosbergs shoes to drive a proper racing car on a circuit.
This summer, Formula One Star Nico Rosberg of the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 team, challenged some of the best from the world of sport to try their hand in Formula One. PUMA RACE OFF sees sporting stars such as Sergio Agero, Cesc Fbregas, Michael Carrick and many more given the chance to prove their talent in the fastest sport - the fastest will have the opportunity of a driving lesson from Nico, before putting their skills to the test in a high-performance Mercedes-Benz car around a real racing circuit.
Nico Rosberg commented, PUMA RACE OFF is a very interesting concept and I really like the idea of merging different sport categories. And, he added cheekily, I am intrigued to see how all these top athletes perform in a real sport!
PUMA will launch two new videos every week, showcasing individual player performances on the famous Monza race track which can be seen at: http://www.puma.com/raceoff. Follow PUMA Motorsport Facebook and @PUMAMotorsport on Twitter for regular updates.
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Gator Lerentee McCray's personal adversity has fueled his success
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By Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel 7:26 p.m. EST, September 18, 2012
Lerentee McCray, front (34), and other Florida players celebrate with fans after defeating Tennessee 37-20 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. (Christine Casey for the Orlando Sentinel / Sep 18, 2012)
GAINESVILLE As an 18-year-old freshman for the 2008 Florida Gators, linebacker Lerentee McCray enjoyed the ultimate success in college football.
With a national championship ring on his finger already, McCray looked ahead to his best years with the Gators. Instead, injuries, position changes and coach Urban Meyer's departure stalled McCray's career.
Things were no better an hour down the road from Gainesville, back home in Dunnellon, where McCray faced a family crisis and questions about his struggles with the Gators.
But McCray never questioned himself and has become a leader on defense three games into his fifth and final season at Florida.
"The most difficult point was hearing everybody back home just asking my mom what is going on with me and all that," McCray recalled. "That and just a couple of injuries that bumped me down the road. That's been the hardest part, but I have been able to overcome it."
No one on the Gators defense the backbone of the nation's 14th-ranked team preparing to host Kentucky (1-2) Saturday has made more impact plays than McCray.
During last weekend's 37-20 win at Tennessee, McCray intercepted a pass to set up the game's first touchdown and forced another pick in the third quarter, with the score 20-20. A week earlier at Texas A&M, McCray sacked elusive freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel as the Gators shut out the Aggies explosive offense during the second half of a 20-17 win.
"He can drop in coverage; he can rush the quarterback; he's physical," senior inside linebacker Jon Bostic said. "He's everything you want in a player."
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Spectacular Growth Prospects
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By Sharmistha Banerjee - September 18, 2012 | Tickers: ALXN, REGN, SPPI | 0 Comments
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The biotechnology industry is fuelling mobility and economic growth and it is expected to show a strong upward momentum in the future. Many investors once considered biotech stocks untouchable, but all that is about to change.
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: SPPI) a small, fast growing company which has achieved almost quadruple its revenue is gradually getting its due recognition in the biotechnology industry. The strengths and opportunities outnumber the weaknesses and threats. The vast product portfolio and strategic alliances, in the ever growing cancer market that it has garnered, is slowly pushing it above the intense competition.
Spectrums MD, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President said that the company expects $300 million in revenue for this year. Spectrum turned profitable in 2011 after posting losses in prior years, actually earning $48.5 million, or 84 cents a share, in 2011. For 2012, analysts are forecasting earnings of between $1.37 a share and $1.96.
In the first five years since its inception, Spectrum transitioned from a small start-up entity to a growing, development-stage company. In the second five years, Spectrum has transformed into a successful commercial company. Spectrum markets three oncology drugs FUSILEV (levoleucovorin) an Injection marketed in the U.S.; FOLOTYN (pralatrexate injection), also marketed in the U.S.; and ZEVALIN (ibritumomab tiuxetan) another injection, for which the Company has worldwide marketing rights.
Fusilev, which is indicated for osteosarcoma and colorectal cancer, is the big revenue driver accounting for 78% of total sales. The company is not only cash rich but has reported revenue of $232.56 million, with $128.56 million in the first two quarters of 2012.
The completion of the Allos acquisition is a major milestone for Spectrum giving the combined company a third approved drug. Allos is currently focused on the development and commercialization of FOLOTYN (pralatrexate injection), a folate analog metabolic inhibitor. FOLOTYN is approved in the U.S. for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL). Allos will no longer trade publicly because the company is now a subsidiary of Spectrum
Spectrum has also signed an exclusive collaboration with Allergan (AGN), a technology-driven global health care company, for thedevelopment and commercialization of Apaziquone, an agent aimed at treating non-musclebladder cancer. . Apaziquone is one of Spectrumstwo drugs undergoingphase 3 clinical trials, to determine its safety and efficacy as a potential treatment forbladder cancer.
The company is valued with a P/E ratio of just over 8, which is far less than the forward ratio of biotech companies with similar growth such as Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: REGN) and Alexion Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ALXN).
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MyForce Announces $2 Million Funding Through Greenline Ventures, LLC
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DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
MyForcethe worlds first personal security service on smartphones, a mobile bodyguard of sorts announces $2 million in financing through Greenline Ventures, LLC to launch a nationwide marketing campaign and expand the MyForce offering. MyForce combines the convenience of a smartphone application with a live, 24/7 emergency monitoring team, accessible at the touch of a button on iPhone, Android or BlackBerry smartphones.
MyForce is grateful for the support of Greenline as we begin marketing efforts to raise awareness of how MyForce provides personal protection and freedom from fear, says Charles Groves, COO of MyForce. We have refined MyForce over the last year and this financing allows us to offer the service on a large scale basis and leverage new distribution channels and market opportunities.
Greenline is a financial services company that specializes in capital market solutions for economic development activities nationwide. With approximately $1 billion of assets currently under management, Greenline provides debt and/or equity capital for projects and operating businesses that are capable of generating strong risk-adjusted returns for its investors, as well as a positive impact on local communities.
Opportunities to be involved with a company like MyForce dont come around every day, says Patrick Vahey, President of Greenline. MyForce has huge potential by providing a critical service that resonates with everyonesafety for your loved ones wherever they go.
About MyForce MyForce provides effective personal protection in an emergency by allowing users to connect with a professional response team with one touch sent from any iPhone, Android or BlackBerry smartphone. Knowing help is just a touch of a button away, MyForce gives users confidence and security against threats while providing their families with freedom from worry and peace of mind. MyForce is available across all network carriers with a monthly or annual subscription. MyForce has successfully passed AT&T's Enterprise SoftwareCertification Program confirming that the solution'sperformance, user interface, data integrity, application security, anddata transmission all meet or exceed AT&T usability guidelines. Additional information may be found at http://www.myforce.com.
About Greenline Ventures, LLC Greenline Ventures, LLC specializes in capital markets solutions for economic development activities nationwide. The firm is headquartered in Denver, Colo. and maintains offices in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Md. Additional information may be found at http://www.greenlineventures.com.
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Capella Education Company to Report Third Quarter 2012 Results on Oct. 23, 2012
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MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Capella Education Company (CPLA), a provider of online post-secondary education, primarily through its wholly owned subsidiary Capella University, today announced that it will release third quarter 2012 financial results before the open of the market on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. A live conference call and Webcast discussing third quarter results is scheduled for the same day at 9:00 a.m. eastern time (ET).
To participate in the live call, investors should dial 866.385.4179 (domestic) or 702.928.7882 (international) at 8:50 a.m. (ET) and provide conference ID# 32477833. The Webcast will be available on the Capella Education Company web site at http://www.capellaeducation.com.
A replay of the call will be available starting on Oct. 23, 2012, through Oct. 30, 2012, at 855.859.2056 (domestic) or 404.537.3406 (international), conference ID# 32477833. It will also be archived at http://www.capellaeducation.com in the investor relations section for 60 days.
About Capella Education Company
Founded in 1991, Capella Education Company is a leader in online education, primarily through our wholly owned subsidiary Capella University, a regionally accredited* online university. In addition, Capella Education Company offers online education through Resource Development International Ltd. (RDI), an independent provider of United Kingdom (UK) university distance learning qualifications. Capella Education Company also owns an innovative startup company called Sophia (http://www.sophia.org) - a social teaching and learning platform that integrates education with technology.
Capella University offers online graduate degree programs in business, counseling, education, health administration, homeland security, human resource management, human services, information technology, nonprofit management and leadership, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, public safety, and social work, and bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, and public safety. These academic programs are designed to meet the needs of working adults, combining high quality, competency-based curricula with the convenience and flexibility of an online learning format. Currently, Capella University offers 44 graduate and undergraduate degree programs with 149 specializations. More than 36,000 learners were enrolled as of June 30, 2012, with about 75 percent of learners enrolled in graduate degree programs. For more information about Capella Education Company, please visit http://www.capellaeducation.com. For more information about Capella University, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).
Resource Development International Ltd. partners with a number of the top 100 universities in the UK to develop, validate and deliver UK higher education qualifications, predominantly through online courses. For more information, visit http://www.rdi.co.uk.
Sophia is a first-of-its-kind social education platform that offers students many ways to learn by making free, credible, academic content available to anyone, anywhere, at anytime. The site offers tens of thousands of tutorials created by hundreds of teachers and experts that are taught in a variety of ways. The platform further enhances the learning process by offering quizzes, assessing learning preferences and providing learning paths. For more information, visit http://www.sophia.org.
*Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), http://www.ncahlc.org. Capella University, Capella Tower, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552), http://www.capella.edu.
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Second fall water aerobics session scheduled
Posted: September 18, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Water Aerobics at the Friendswood Aquatic Center will begin its second fall session Sept. 25 and will run for eight weeks.
All classes are led by certified water aerobics instructors and are 60 minutes in length. Tuesday-Thursday classes are $60 for the morning and evening classes are $52.50 (there is no evening class on 10/18 and 11/8) Please pay by cash or check payable to FISD. Enrollment in any class is limited to the first 25 paid enrollments.
This session ends November 15. Classes run from 9-10 am and 6:30-7:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
These classes are deep water only and use Aquajogger equipment. Participants should be comfortable in deep water and will be supported with the Aquajogger buoyancy belt. Other Aquajogger equipment will be added under the guidance of the instructor.
This is a no impact workout program that can be easily adjusted to individual needs and goals.
Sign up at the Friendswood Aquatic Center, 1115 Falling Leaf between 6 am and noon and 1 to 8 pm.
For more information call the Aquatic Center at (281) 992-2505 or e-mail John Little at jlittle@fisdk12.net.
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