As owner of the New England Patriots, Robert Kraft is used to success. However, Kraft has found some of his own personal success -- away from Gillette Stadium.

Columbia University announced on Monday that Kraft will be inducted in the 2012 class of the Columbia University Athletics Hall of Fame.

Kraft earned a bachelor's degree in history and economics from Columbia in 1963. Kraft was a member of the freshman football team in 1959 and the varsity lightweight football team in 1960, earning two letters in football. An injury ended his playing career early in his junior year.

As an alumnus, Kraft has remained active at Columbia, serving as a University trustee for two six-year terms. He was awarded the Alexander Hamilton Medal, the highest honor for a member of the Columbia community, in late 2004.

The induction ceremony will be held Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the Low Memorial Library on Columbia University's Morningside campus. Tickets to the ceremony and black-tie dinner are available by calling Cathleen Clark at (212) 851-9610.

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SALINAS, Calif., June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

What: Tecnificate, filmed live May 19, was a conference featuring Spanish-speaking businesspersons who share exciting examples of how to leverage Internet technology to grow business. The day proved to be motivational while focusing on the power of new media technology in personal and professional development. Speaker presentations were captured on video and are now available online.

Who: Speakers: Ariel Coro - TV personality and founder of Tutecnologia.com Nancy Rosales - Owner of "Neveria Abel 1950" (markets Latin flavored ice cream online) Becky Krinsky - Co-Owner and founder of "Recipes for Life" Tayde Aburto - Founder of the Hispanic Chamber of e-Commerce Diego Cardenas - Small business owner and Radio/TV personality Francisco Rojas - Small business consultant and marketing strategist

When: Available online as of Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Where: Link: http://nsp.performedia.com/tecnificate Click 'register' and then click 'log in'

Why: Business growth today is driven by the effective use of the Internet and 20% of adult Californians consider Spanish their primary language. This type of Community College outreach will positively impact the California economy both domestically and internationally where Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world next to Mandarin.

ABOUT

The Tecnificate series was launched over a year ago and was the brainchild of Ariel Coro, Tu Technologia, and Steve Wright, iima4biz Initiative Director, Economic & Workforce Development Program, CA Community Colleges. The videos available online are from the third Tecnificate held at Hartnell College in Salinas, CA. Two prior Tecnificate events were held in the Los Angeles area. Tecnificate events have drawn hundreds of attendees from hundreds of miles away. Very few events in California serve the need of the "Spanish speaking technorati" who could have a huge impact on the future California economy.

Ariel Coro is the event producer, Technology Expert for the Hispanic community and author of the new book, El Salto - aprovecha las nuevas tecnologias y alcanza tu potencial (The leap - leverage new technologies and reach your potential). Coro is the host of Tu Tecnologia, a Spanish language broadcast TV segment that educates Hispanic families on the latest technology and autos. His technology column is featured in La Opinion and El Diario La Prensa and is syndicated nationally.

Steve Wright, MBA, MS Telecommunications is the iima4biz Initiative Director, Economic & Workforce Development Program, California Community Colleges. With over 15 years developing technology based economic development projects, Steve leads the iima4biz Initiative with a goal to stimulate California small business growth thru advanced utilization of the Internet. A companion program in English, the iima4biz workshop, is now available online at http://www.web4biz.org.

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NEW YORK, June 18,2012 /PRNewswire/ --HBA Global Expo & Conference will feature the latest innovations and technologies for product development teams to source for manufacturing their beauty and personal care brands. These new products, along with many more, will be displayed at the event taking place June 19-21, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York.

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Celebrating its 20th year, HBA Global is the most important product development source -- from concept to market -- for the cosmetics, personal care, skin care, fragrance and wellness industries and features a comprehensive educational program, exhibits floor and networking activities.

The new PROMENS ECOsolution ECO-Friendly "bag-in-bottle" AIR-FREE airless bottle systems, and their wide selection of plastic jar products and roll-ons will be showcased by ABA Packaging Corporation. As the exclusive US sales team for the OEKAbeauty, ABA Packaging will also feature innovative mascara, lip-gloss and lipstick packaging as well as luxurious glass from quality sources around the world, wood caps and compacts made from sustainable lumber species. For close to three decades ABA Packaging Corporation has been a trusted full service stocking supplier of primary packaging components for cosmetic, personal care, fragrance, and spa-line product applications. For more information visit ABA Packaging in Booth: 443 or go to http://www.ABAPackaging.com or call 631-758-4200.

Since 1997, The Filling Station, http://www.thefillingstation.net, has been performing first rate tube and small item filling and pack-out and will be part of the Innovations in Tubes Pavilion at HBA Global. The Filling Station's experienced labor force and seasoned packaging officials work from start to finish to reduce waste and provide the best finished product.

Omni Bio Solutions a new emerging leader in growth factor (GF) skin care products is introducing their new skin and hair line called J bio at HBA Global Expo in Booth: 1632. Developed from medical application and then introduced into topical skincare, this state of the art, patent cell formula will change what is expected from anti-aging products. Growth factors are key signaling elements that are vital to maintaining a youthful and vibrant look while reversing the oxidative damage of the sun, environment and toxic stress. Growth factor technology is also being used successfully for encouraging healthy hair growth, reducing the appearance of scars, supporting the skin during post procedure healing and shortening the time of burn wounds. For more information go to: http://www.jbioserum.com

A supplier of Innovative Automation and Feeding Solutions to a diverse range of industries including food & beverage, cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical, plastics, aeronautic and metal manufacturing, Orientech will be exhibiting at HBA Global in Booth: 1073. They will be spotlighting their latest turnkey technology for syringe includes filling; inspection; labeling and packaging. Orientech partners with its customers to optimize productivity and efficiency enabling them to be more competitive. Orientech's http://www.orientech.com success is a result of extensive in-depth expertise based on more than 25 years of experience in the design, manufacture and integration of flexible, precision assembly systems, and feeding systems.

Precious Cosmetics http://www.preciouscosmetics.com is a contract manufacturing and filling facility for all types of high quality skin care, hair care, color cosmetics and spa products and will be in Booth: 1468. Precious Cosmetics continually invests in upgrading and expanding in-house manufacturing capabilities to meet customers' needs. Precious Cosmetics has a broad range of manufacturing kettles and tanks and can manufacture customer formulations or customized Precious Cosmetics formulations. Sami Mikhail, president of Precious Cosmetics is a skilled chemist and formulator with many years of formulation experience for some of the best health and beauty manufactures including Lancome, Revlon, AM Cosmetics and Cosmetic Manufacturing Resources.

Natural formulations from a leading Canadian manufacturer, Scents Alive, will be in booth: 1468. A highly skilled Canadian formulator and manufacturer of natural cosmetic products and natural candles, Scents Alive in Booth: 1468, support retail brands or products used the spa environment. From shampoos and conditioners to washes scrubs, clays, hydrating and massaging creams and lotions and anti-aging products... Scents Alive can help. If you are looking for Natural candles for your brand or to enhance your spa environment -- Scents Alive can help with their proprietary blends of 100% natural clean and long burning Vegewax. For more information call Laura Sinclair at 905-880-9423 laura@scentsalive.com http://www.scentsalive.com

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18-06-2012 09:15 Discusses how online learning provides flexibility and 24/7 accessibility, fits within a busy schedule, and the need for time management.

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HAWTHORNE, N.Y., June 18, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmartPros Ltd. (SPRO), a leader in the field of accredited professional education and corporate training, and Villanova University's College of Engineering, ranked in the top 10 engineering schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, today announced an agreement for SmartPros' Engineering division to distribute Villanova's online, self-paced PE Review Course in Power for Electrical Engineers.

Villanova College of Engineering offers a one-of-a-kind PE Review Course in Power for Electrical Engineers and is the most comprehensive online PE review course in electrical power in the country. The PE Review Course in Power for Electrical Engineers will be integrated into SmartPros' Engineering eCampus(TM), which allows a learner to access course lectures, examples, problems and solutions, as well as customize the lectures to their own learning style and needs. The course has over 100 hours of online learning created by Dr. Frank Mercede, PE, member of the Villanova faculty, who is well known in the electrical power profession as a consultant, designer and educator.

"Villanova College of Engineering is recognized as a leader in engineering education and a pioneer in advancing online education not only in the U.S., but worldwide. We believe that teaming with Villanova to distribute their online PE Review Course in Power for Electrical Engineers emphasizes our commitment to providing world-class engineering professional education," said Allen Greene, SmartPros' Chairman and CEO. "We feel that Villanova's online review course will fit in well with our other leading online PE review courses, and help serve the growing demand for the electrical engineering PE designation."

Villanova's PE Review Course in Power for Electrical Engineers is immediately available for any individual or engineering firm looking for a quality, time-efficient, and cost-effective method to prepare for the PE exam.

"Villanova is proud to become a partner with SmartPros," said Jeff Schwarz, Director of E-Learning, Villanova University, College of Engineering. "We feel that their model and format will be an excellent platform for our electrical PE review content. We believe that this will be a valuable tool for members of the engineering community."

"We feel that offering the Villanova electrical PE review course is a logical step to addressing the growing continuing education needs of the electrical engineering, utilities, energy and green engineering markets," said Mark Luciano, Vice President of SmartPros Engineering. "It fits well with our new Engineering eCampus(TM) Learning Management System strategy to offer enterprise-wide learning solutions to the engineering community."

SmartPros Engineering offers FE and PE review courses in civil, electrical, mechanical, environmental and chemical engineering in a variety of learning formats in both online or self-study guides, as well as online continuing education for PDH credits. SmartPros' engineering education is available today at http://www.engineering.smartpros.com.

About Villanova College of Engineering

The Villanova University, College of Engineering, began instruction in 1905 under the name of the School of Technology. It was the fourth engineering program to be established at a Catholic school of higher education in the United States (after The Catholic University of America, 1896, Manhattan College, 1896, and the University of Notre Dame, 1897). The major goal of a Villanova engineering education is: "To provide students with the opportunity to develop a greater technical competence in the chosen area of study." The engineering faculty strives to develop a professional attitude in students; namely, the desire to grow intellectually through the continual search for and use of knowledge, and the motivation to become active, articulate and socially aware citizens. The College of Engineering is committed to its responsibility to develop, collect and disseminate new knowledge in the engineering field and related areas. The College of Engineering offers disciplines in the fields of chemical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. Our Undergraduate Program offers bachelor degrees in all five disciplines. Our Five-Year Program offers combined bachelor and master's degrees in all 5 disciplines as well as Water Resources, Environmental Engineering, and Sustainable Engineering. Our Graduate Program offers master's degrees in all five disciplines as well as Water Resources and Environmental Engineering. Our Doctoral Program offers a Ph.D. in Engineering. Research/thesis topics are based upon the mutual interest of the student and their faculty advisor. Example areas of study include: Thermal Management of Electronics, Robotic and Electromechanical Systems, Automotive Systems, Signal Processing, Radar, Communications Systems, Environmental Protection, and Biotechnology. Our Distance Education Program offers four full online degrees as well as two online certificates.

About Dr. Frank Mercede, P.E.

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Leading online education portal offers free e-books on college planning and pursuing a career after graduation

FOSTER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IndiaEducation.com, Indias largest online education portal, has published the first two installments of its new ongoing series of college- and career-focused e-books. Both the "Complete 2012 Guide to Colleges and Universities in India" and the Complete 2012 Guide to Starting a Career in India or Abroad e-books are free and available for instant download.

Whether youre a student with well-defined goals or someone who doesnt know where to begin, our new e-books provide an excellent starting point

India has an estimated 144 million adults between 18 and 23 years old, the target age group for higher education. Although many of these young men and women pass their XII standard exams, few submit college applications. According to the Institute for Integrated Rural Development (IIRD), in 2011, only 12.4 percent of secondary students across India attended college despite the country's more than 26,000 postsecondary institutions.

"Planning for college and a career are big decisions in a young persons life, shared Nina Bhanap, spokesperson for IndiaEducation.com. Being able to provide high quality, accurate and timely resources and materials to assist students and graduates is just one way that we can help with the process.

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Whether youre a student with well-defined goals or someone who doesnt know where to begin, our new e-books provide an excellent starting point, said Bhanap. Ultimately, we hope to be an online resource that is not only reliable, but also informative and beneficial for our visitors.

For more information on these e-books, including the site's next e-book entitled "The 2012 Beginner's Guide to Online Education," visit IndiaEducation.com and follow @NNEindia on Twitter and Facebook.

About IndiaEducation.com

IndiaEducation.com is part of the National Network of Education (NNE), one of Indias largest online education portals. IndiaEducation.com is the definitive source for XI and XII standard exam results and provides education news, alerts and guidance to current and future college students in India and abroad. IndiaEducation.com is owned and operated by QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ: QNST), one of the largest Internet marketing and media companies in the world. QuinStreet is committed to providing consumers and businesses with the information they need to research, find and select the products, services and brands that meet their needs. The company is a leader in visitor-friendly marketing practices. For more information, please visit QuinStreet.com.

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KUALA LUMPUR: Celcom Axiata Bhd has launched a three-in-one online education service to help students prepare for their UPSR, PMR and SPM examination.

Known as Educube, the e-learning portal incorporates school, tuition and exams and offers over 70,000 questions with six key modules for students, including multimedia lessons, topical exercise, online notes, online report card and e-assessment.

Celcom Axiata Bhd Advanced Data chief operations Afizulazha Abdullah said the Educube would enable students to revise for their exams and enhance their learning experience in a fun and interactive way at any time via their computers, smartphones and tablets.

Education is the key. This is part of our initiative to provide an alternative and fun learning adventure for students in an affordable manner.

Its content is based on the official education curriculum and it's constantly moulded to deliver an innovative educational experience, he said at the launch of Educube here yesterday.

Students, he said, would also be given immediate feedback on their performance to help them identify their weak points and improve accordingly.

Schools and students can also participate in the online exams for UPSR, PMR and SPM where they can gauge their standing compared to others. Those who perform well in their actual tests will be rewarded.

Parents and teachers would also be able to monitor the students' performance via an online report card.

The Educube is available to both Celcom subscribers and non-subscribers at RM4.99 a month via an immediate SMS subscription and Educube cards respectively.

Non-subscribers can get the prepaid cards at Blue Cube outlets from next week, he said.

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Discussing education reform at Stanford University last year, the leader of one of the nation's largest teacher unions decided to turn the tables and ask a question of the audience.

"You're all technology people," said Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers. "Could you actually help us?"

Weingarten said she received one call from Louise Rogers, chief executive of TSL Education, a United Kingdom-based company that operates an online network that lets teachers around the globe access, review and discuss lesson plans and other learning materials.

The result of that call, to be unveiled Tuesday, is Share My Lesson, an online portal that teachers will be able to access free of charge. It is expected to contain more than 100,000 user-generated materials.

"We've been trying to find a way to have teachers be able to access information quickly, actively and share with each other," Weingarten said. "It felt to me almost too good to be true, that some private entity had created a platform for teachers to be able to share."

Share My Lesson is expected to be the largest online resource for teachers in the U.S. and comes at a time when cuts to education budgets have led many districts to slash professional development. AFT and TSL have pledged $10 million to develop and maintain the site, which should be ready for teachers by August.

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"We must support the incredibly complex work teachers do at every opportunity, including by sharing and promoting best practices through online resources and communities of practice," Education Secretary Arne Duncan said.

He said the program would benefit teachers everywhere.

Teacher preparation and development in the United States vary dramatically. While some schools help beginning and veteran teachers hone and perfect their craft, many others complain of being left to their own devices to learn the best ways to communicate and teach students with different skill levels in one class.

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Fayetteville's only full-service Pilates studio will close its doors June 29 after five years in business.

Malinda Craven, who co-owns Pilates of Fayetteville with Sandy Fisher, said business had been good and was growing. But they struggled to find instructors certified in the training required for the studio and its equipment.

Pilates, named for creator Joseph Pilates, is a system of exercise that emphasizes developing core strength and flexibility. Some instruction can be done on a mat, while others do exercises on various machines that use pulleys and resistance.

The studio is located in a 2,000-square foot rented space at Ferncreek Center just off Raeford Road and offers several morning and afternoon classes during the week, as well as private instruction and a few classes during the weekend.

Most gyms and fitness centers that offer Pilates instruction in Fayetteville do not offer a full range of equipment and classes, including instruction on the Pilates machines.

It can be costly for instructors to obtain full certification to teach clients on the machines - around $6,000, Craven said.

"Some of our best instructors were (affiliated with the) military," she said. "We've had a lot of them transfer."

The lack of personnel made for long and exhausting work days for Craven and the three remaining instructors, she said.

"If I were 35 again, I might continue to make a go of it," she said. "But I'm 53, and I like spending time with my husband."

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Bossier Council on Aging uses new lift to help with summer water aerobics class

Senior citizens are making a big splash this summer.The Bossier Council on Aging is offering local seniors a full-body, low-impact water aerobics class three days a week at the Ft. Smith public swimming pool. Jackie Conner of Bossier City has been an instructor for 20 years now and said her 45 minute class reaches everything from the eyes to the tips of the toes.

I do this for the benefit of the seniors and for those who may have health problems, Conner said. It's something that will move every part of your body.

Donald Oakley of Bossier City is a newcomer to Conners class this year. In his second summer with the BCOA, Oakley said he is enjoying time in the pool thanks to a new lift installed this year.

Oakley, who had his right leg amputated at the knee two years ago, is one of two seniors using a remote controlled automated handicap chair lift to get safely in and out of the pool.

According to Clay Bohanan, Director of the Department of Parks & Recreation, the new lift was installed this year to meet state and federal law.

The lift we had there originally was outdated and old, Bohanan said. We went ahead and installed a new lift there and at the other two public pools also.

Last summer, Oakley wondered if he would ever get the chance to get in the water.

Gee, I wish I could get in there, he recalled thinking as he passed by the pool.

Oakley said the new lift is a God-send.

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