LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire -06/12/12)- If you dream of turning for love for health and fitness into a career, now could be the time to make that change and find the job of your dreams.

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Hacking Hollywood The Dos and Donts for Actors Websites

By Taryn Southern

June 12, 2012

Taryn Southern

Im always a fan of the DIY mantra, but unless youre super skilled like Ben Whitehair or Ethan Newberry (actor/web designer/programmer extraordinaires), youre going to have to hire a web designer. Or start dating one. Both are acceptable solutions.

Either way, you still need to know exactly what your site needs, what to avoid, and most importantly, how to communicate these needs to your web designer.

Hopefully the following advice will help you avoid some of the more common website-related pitfalls. Happy web designing! Top 5Mistakes Actors Make on Their Websites

1. Amateur Design - Theres a lot of crap out there. ALWAYS look at a portfolio of someones work before hiring them. If their sites look like something straight out of Youve Got Mail, steer clear. An outdated website is worse than any website at all.

2. Third person blogs - Unless youre a huge star, its just plain weird to write your news and/or blog updates in the third person. Its YOUR website, so people expect for it to be personal. The exception with this is your bio, which can be written in first or third person, but avoid mistake #3 3. Overly pompous language - It is incredibly annoying to read bios peppered with cheesy self-importance, i.e. With her incredible work ethic and talent, Taryn is on the rise to becoming Hollywoods next big starlet! Barf. Think like a journalist and stick to facts. What are your credits? Hobbies? Feel free to be funny, just not egotistical.

4. Flash website - Ten years ago, flash was the bomb diggity. Unfortunately, its quickly becoming a useless format because its not compatible with smart phones and iPads. (Not to mention the loading times can often be quite annoying.) Make sure your website is being built in HTML5, the most common and adaptable mark up language on the web. 5. Un-updateable website - If you cant update your website with new photos, videos, bios, and/or news on your own, you have a major problem. Make sure that however your website is built - Joomla, WordPress, etc. - that you have access to a backend and you understand how to update the website elements. Have your designer walk you through the process when the site is complete so you can avoid having to email him/her with annoying updates.

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They are easily angered and often turn ugly when challenged. Could it be due to our education system, poor grasp of language and misplaced priorities?

We consider those who have completed secondary schools to be educated and those who have studied in higher learning institutes as being well educated.

True, they may have studied a wide variety of subjects in school, and pursued a chosen field in universities. However, while those with high academic qualifications may have superior intelligence quotient (IQ), their emotional intelligence (EI) can be below par.

As such, the learned are not necessarily educated and this is evident when they unleash their emotions to the detriment of others and themselves.

They have not learnt to love and respect themselves and so cannot do the same to others. Those who are learned in their field of studies may be quite ignorant about themselves.

Many of our citizens are quick to proclaim "proud to be Malaysian" but are unable to substantiate it other than feeling nationalistic.

It is common to see egoistic people proud of themselves even when doing a lousy job or behaving badly. They should, instead, be proud of their work and do a great job.

Those with supremacist feelings or who champion causes without positive benefits are doing more harm than good for their country, race, religion or language.

Nationalism is ugly when it is merely to put others down. Instead, we should be patriotic and do something good for our country that even foreigners will be proud of us.

Patriotism can be studying or working hard to be productive and contributing to society; protecting the environment and the weak; keeping ourselves healthy and not be wasteful; and respecting others and showing courtesy.

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STAMFORD, Conn. and PENSACOLA, Fla., June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --ed2go, part of Cengage Learning, has recently launched the new "Bridge to Start" career online high school program as a means of enabling millions of students to graduate from an AdvancED/SACS accredited career online high school and continue their education in a post-secondary institution. ed2go is a leading provider of online courses for adult and continuing education students with over two million students enrolled in various courses.

In March of 2011, Smart Horizons Career Online Education (SHCOE) and ed2go joined forces to launch Career Online High School (COHS). COHS was established as an AdvancED/SACS accredited career online high school division within ed2go's global online network and now serves as the foundation for the new Bridge to Start program.

Due to changes in Federal legislation that will become effective on July 1, 2012, students without a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent (GED) will no longer be allowed to receive Federal Financial Aid to attend college. This legislation will affect millions of U.S. students, including approximately 25 percent of the student population currently enrolled in post-secondary career training programs. Without funding, nearly all of these students will no longer be able to enroll in coursesa hardship for both the students and the schools they attend.

COHS provides a cost-effective, fast-track, AdvancED/SACS accredited, online high school program that is specifically designed to re-engage adults who never earned their high school diploma back into the educational system, giving them a Bridge to Start post-secondary education and new career opportunities for a better future.

"The "Bridge to Start" career online high school program is designed as a complete turnkey solution to assist post-secondary institutions in retaining students who did not complete high school and, upon the completion of their high school diploma, make them eligible for Federal funding," said Jerry Weissberg, Vice President and General Manager, ed2go. "The Bridge to Start program also gives post-secondary institutions a vehicle to market and appeal to a new audience of students who are not eligible to enroll in college due to their not having a high school diploma or GED."

"Because COHS is easy-to-implement, very affordable and flexible via online anytime-anywhere access, this is an ideal AdvancED/SACS accredited academic solution for post-secondary institutions seeking to get these students enrolled and started on their path to more successful careers," said Dr. Howard A. Liebman, Superintendent of Schools for SHCOE.

For more information, please feel free to visit http://ed2golive.com/cohs/pages/career-online-high-school/home.php

About Cengage Learning and ed2go

Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. ed2go, part of Cengage Learning, is the largest provider of turnkey online training and education solutions serving the adult education, career, and corporate training markets. With over 2,000 colleges, universities, community based organizations and other training providers, ed2go has served more than 2 million students. ed2go's ever-growing catalog of Online Courses and Career Training Programs makes it simple for students to enrich their lives or reach professional goals in a supportive and engaging environment. ed2go also can help educational institutions jump-start their online education programs or augment existing distance learning options. For more information visit http://www.ed2go.com or http://www.cengage.com.

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TAMPA, Fla., June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --University of Florida Executive Education has chosen Bisk Education to assist in the creation and facilitation of 100% online, non-credit executive education certificate programs. The university, consistently ranked as a top 20 public research university by U.S. News & World Report, will launch the programs using state-of-the-art technology provided by Bisk's University Alliance division.

As an industry leader with a successful track record of developing highly scalable online learning solutions, Bisk will help the university create new avenues for increasing revenue. Bisk's keen understanding of what is required for student success and its unrivaled experience in all aspects of online learning has made it highly regarded by some of the most respected universities in the country for over 15 years.

"Today's professionals are always looking for new ways to connect and collaborate with others; they also lead very busy lives, and may not have time to return to the classroom," said Ron Kirsch, Executive Director of University of Florida Executive Education. "By working with Bisk Education and offering superior online programs, we're able to fulfill both needs, reaching these prospective students with video-based, faculty-led programs that uphold the same academic standards achieved on campus."

Bisk maintains its leadership position through its best-in-class services that set the standards for online education. Universities that take advantage of Bisk's full suite of services depend on the company's 6 Principles of Excellence, which are comprised of: Strategic Planning, Program Development & Instructional Design, Systems & Integrations, Brand & Image Management, Enrollment Management, and Relationship Management. These key areas ensure the development and execution of online programs that help universities advance their mission and reach while maintaining high academic standards.

"Bisk Education is proud to have been selected by the University of Florida to help them achieve their online executive education goals," said Nathan M. Bisk, Founder and Chairman of Bisk Education. "As a Florida Gator myself, I am committed to helping UF bring their top-tier executive education programs to adult learners across the country through online learning. Together, we can change lives by helping today's working professionals foster personal and career growth, 100% online."

To learn more about Bisk's comprehensive services for creating scalable online learning programs, please visit http://www.Bisk.com.

About the University of Florida

Founded in 1853, the University of Florida (UF) is one of the largest, most comprehensive high-quality public research universities in the nation. With 16 colleges and over 200 research, service and education centers, bureaus and institutes, UF continues to play a critical role as a technological and economical leader of the 21st century. Home of the Gators, UF not only prides itself in its first-class academic standards but also possesses a rich tradition of athletic excellence. Executive Education, through its Leadership Development Institute, delivers customized, high-impact solutions to organizations preparing experienced professionals for career growth through continuing education.

About Bisk Education, Inc.

Founded in 1971 by Nathan Bisk, Bisk Education is the world's leading provider of professional education online. The University Alliance (UA), a division of Bisk, facilitates the promotion and online delivery of associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation's leading traditional universities and institutions. Powered by UA's technology and support services, our university partners have surpassed 450,000 online enrollments - making UA the largest facilitator of e-learning in the country. University partners include Villanova University, the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, Florida Institute of Technology, Michigan State University, University of Florida, the University of San Francisco, the University of Vermont, The University of Scranton, Jacksonville University, Dominican University, New England College, and Tulane University's Freeman School of Business. U.S. News University Directory, part of the Bisk network, provides comprehensive and unbiased information on more than 2,000 academic institutions directly from U.S. News & World Report, the most trusted source for college and university rankings since 1983.

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CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire -06/12/12)- Deltak edu, LLC, a leading provider of online higher education services, is expanding its partnership with Boston University to launch BU's Master of Law degree (LL.M.) in Taxation in an online format. This is the second master's degree program Deltak has introduced online with the University, having launched its Master of Social Work degree in 2011. Boston University's graduate tax program, which was started in 1959 and was among the first of its kind in the country, has been ranked fifth among American law schools offering the program, according to the 2013 edition of U.S. News and World Report's rankings.

Deltak, which has successfully launched more than 100 online degree programs for colleges and universities around the country, will assist Boston University in bringing its enriching LL.M. in Taxation degree online. The program reflects a mastery of the practice, ethics and subtleties of tax law and prepares students for a variety of careers through electives, allowing students to concentrate on courses that allow for exposure to all areas of tax or courses that will prepare them for specialization in a particular area, such as business organizations and transactions; estate planning and wealth management; or international tax. The same quality educational experience offered to on-campus students will now be offered online.

"Boston University is an exceptional institution, and the decision to offer its LL.M. in Taxation online will open the door for recent law school graduates as well as practicing lawyers across the United States and internationally to participate in one of the premier programs in the country," said CEO and President of Deltak Craig Pines. "Deltak is excited to be launching a second online master's degree program with Boston University. We value our partnership with BU, and we look forward to replicating the success of the Master of Social Work by expanding the reach of LL.M. in Taxation program to a broader audience."

"We are excited about partnering with Deltak to support the launch of our new online LL.M. in Taxation," said Maureen A. O'Rourke, Dean and Professor of Law for Boston University School of Law. "Deltak has a proven track record of supporting online programming at Boston University, and we look forward to working together to ensure that interested candidates receive top-notch service, from the moment they inquire about the program to their enrollment."

Online classes for Boston University's LL.M. in Taxation will begin in September 2012. For more information about Boston University's Graduate Tax Program, visit http://www.bu.edu/law/prospective/llm/taxation/

To learn more about Deltak's full line of partnership services, visit http://deltak-innovation.com/

ABOUT DELTAK:Deltak is where academics and innovation converge. As an industry leader in higher education and online learning for more than 15 years, Deltak unites top academic programs with innovative online solutions; assisting academic institutions to expand the educational experience to students beyond the traditional campus. Deltak offers a comprehensive spectrum of services to each campus, including collaboration with faculty in the development of online programs; implementation of integrated admissions processes; industry-leading marketing strategies; personalized student services to positively impact persistence and graduation rates; and alumni services that reinforce the mission of each partner. Together, Deltak and its partners succeed in bringing unique online programs to the increasingly dynamic higher education market. For more information, visit http://www.deltak-innovation.com

ABOUT BOSTON UNIVERSITY:Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internationally recognized private research university with more than 30,000 students participating in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. BU consists of 16 colleges and schools along with a number of multi-disciplinary centers and institutes which are central to the school's research and teaching mission.

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Sahaja Yoga founded by Mata Nirmala Devi, that is gaining greater acceptance worldwide for calming the mind and busting stress, contributes to promoting mental and physical health, according to a new study conducted in Australia.

The essence of Sahaja Yoga, described as mental silence, is much more than mere tranquillity, having several dimensions, including medically beneficial ones, Ramesh Manocha, senior lecturer of psychiatry at the University of Sydney Medical School, told IANS from Australia.

"We found that the health and well-being profile of people who had meditated for at least two years was significantly higher in the majority of health and well-being categories when compared to the (general) population," says Manocha.

Manocha was referring to his latest study on Sahaja Yoga, which focussed on meditation as mental silence, involving more than 348 people, conducted with colleagues Deborah Black and Leigh Wilson at the Sydney Medical School.

Fifty-two percent of the volunteers experienced mental silence "several times per day or more" while 32 percent were experiencing it "once or twice per day", according to Manocha, who is at the forefront of research into meditative disciplines.

"Our survey also demonstrated that practitioners had not only better mental and physical health but also a consistent relationship between health, especially mental health, and self-reported experience of mental silence," says Manocha.

Elaborating on mental silence, Manocha says: "As one learns to slow down the thoughts, the practitioner will start to perceive a small gap between each thought. With practice and by applying specific techniques, the meditator can widen the gap so that he experiences a thought or two and then a space of silence and then another thought or two."

"In this way, the gap between thoughts can be widened until there are long moments of no thoughts. Ultimately, the thoughts stop completely and the meditator remains fully alert and aware, but experiencing no thinking activity. This is 'mind emptiness' or mental silence of Sahaja Yoga," he said.

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11-06-2012 15:16 Hello! Are you ready to create some new momentum in your life? Are there any changes that you need to make so that you can feel better, look better, and be better? I hope you decide to take this journey. Here is Day 1 of a continuing video coaching series. I'll give you some simple tools to help you begin to get some better results in your life now. *You take action and let me know how it goes in the comments below. Are you up for the challenge? Are you up for feeling better, looking better, and being even better? Alright, let's do it then! Live This Day to the Fullest, Brodie Whitney Living Fully Enterprises

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Bubba Watson knew his private life would never be the same again after he won the Masters in April. Now he will discover whether his golf game is any different when he tees off at the US Open on Thursday.

The American has never been one for convention, a trait that has endeared him to the huge galleries that hoot and holler every time he swings the club.

Self-taught, Watson relies on his instinct and imagination rather than any coaching manual to get around a golf course.

"I just play golf because I love it. I love the surprise of the different shots," he said before the Memorial in Dublin, Ohio, two weeks ago, his final warm-up for the July 14-17 US Open.

"I hit in the trees a lot, so I try to make it through those gaps. I'm just having fun with the game of golf and if people love it, that's great."

Watson's unorthodox style paid off big at Augusta National in April when the left-hander pulled off a miraculous approach shot from the rough to beat South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen in a playoff to win his first major championship.

Already a cult figure on the greens, his stunning Masters victory catapulted him into a whole new world and he has spent the past two months juggling his golf game with everything from appearances on TV talk shows, being presented with the keys to the city of his hometown and changing diapers.

"There is a lot of stuff still going on in my life," said Watson, who along with his wife Angie adopted a one-month-old boy named Caleb in March. "Dealing with a major championship is a totally different level.

"You dream of winning a major championship, but then actually pulling it off, you don't know how to deal with it."

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