Approximately 7,000 high school students drop out every school day – that’s one every 26 seconds. In an effort to raise awareness about the dropout crisis and inspire individuals to “Boost” (support) students in their communities, the U.S. Army and the Ad Council are unveiling a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs), created pro bono by advertising agency Publicis New York.
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After an unexpected diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type of irregular heart beat they had never heard of before, daytime TV star Susan Lucci and her husband Helmut Huber learned he is one of the estimated 2.3 million Americans living with the condition, which can increase the risk of stroke nearly five-fold. The couple, who have spent more than a decade working with their doctor to help minimize Helmut’s stroke risk, today announced they have partnered with Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., National Stroke Association and StopAfib.org to launch a new national education program to improve awareness of AFib and its increased risk of stroke.
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FUSE's EPK featuring Glorious, I Love Rock N Roll and Beat It, plus interviews with Linzi Stoppard and Ben Lee - the most innovative, fresh and contemporary electric string group for over a generation. Performing here on their one-off pair of exclusive Swarovski crystal encrusted violins worth over £1M each
What can you do in 5 weeks? With the Kaplan Commitment, our students can take courses for their online bachelor’s degree or online graduate programs at no cost for 5 weeks to ensure that Kaplan University is the right fit.* Kaplan University strives to be leader among accredited online universities. We strive to offer our students the care and resources to succeed. Attending university online can seem challenging when coupled with other obligations. Kaplan University understands the demands our students face and offers the convenience and flexibility of online learning.
Students can attend class virtually anywhere they have an Internet connection and where they feel most comfortable. We strive to set ourselves apart from other online universities with the care we show each student. Our goal is to help you achieve your goals; in doing so, we create capable, successful graduates that make Kaplan University a trusted name in education. We are changing the way students view higher education, making university degrees online attainable for everyone—even those with the busiest schedule.
*Classes will count toward a student’s degree if satisfactorily completed. No credits are earned if the student withdraws during the introductory period. The introductory period is five weeks, and begins on day one of the student’s first academic term. If a student chooses to opt out at any point during the introductory period, he or she will have no obligation to the University other than the application fee. Only available to new students; continuing students are not eligible.
“What can you do in 5 weeks?
Climb the sixth-highest mountain in the world… and do it after 50.
You could build a 25 foot 9 inch house of cards with 1800 decks of cards… and a whole lot of patience.
You (and a friend) could ride a motorcycle from Alaska to Argentina.
You could watch a complete baseball game in all thirty major league ballparks. That’s a lot of hot dogs.
Why not run 7 marathons, on 7 continents.
You could build a spaceship and launch your dog into orbit. The Soviet Union did it.
Real people did all these things…so what could you do in 5 weeks? Something extraordinary.
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Office Depot (NYSE: ODP), a leading global provider of office supplies and services, has partnered with financial expert Jean Chatzky to offer tips to revitalize small businesses. Additionally, as part of the Small Business Makeover contest, three small businesses will receive a makeover, including a one-on-one financial coaching session with Jean Chatzky.
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The second annual “SEND ME 2 VEGAS” sweepstakes begins today, giving one fan a chance to win a 2012 Ford Explorer XLT SUV valued at up to $33,000, two VIP tickets to NASCAR After The Lap™, the opportunity to be featured in an on-air promotional spot on GSN (Game Show Network), a two-night stay at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas and more.
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His search to understand the Lord of the Arctic, Ursus maritimus, the polar bear, has taken him to one of the harshest environments in the world – a frozen seascape where temperatures plummet below zero and the sun isn’t seen for months on end. Dr. Steven C. Amstrup, the most influential person working on polar bear conservation today, has been selected from among a group of six outstanding finalists to receive the 2012 Indianapolis Prize – the world’s leading award for animal conservation.
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Over 1500 guests attended the Burberry Prorsum 2012 Womenswear show in London’s Hyde Park earlier today including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Eddie Redmayne, Will.I.Am, Clemence Posey, Kate Bosworth, Alexa Chung, Jeremy Irvine, Amir Khan, Denise Lewis, Samantha Cameron, Anna Wintour, Mario Testino, Harold Tillman, Michael Polish, Alexandra Roach, Greg James, One Night Only, The Foals, The Feeling, Rae Morris, Charlie Fink, Sam Beeton, Misty Miller, Will Young, Rob Pryor, Girls Generation, Ebru Salli, Sonam Kapoor, Jolin Tsai, Giorgia Surina, Gabriella Wilde, Alison Mosshart, Jade Williams, Jacquetta Wheeler, Laura Bailey, Donna Air, Leigh Lezark, Vanessa Raw and Vivian Hsu.
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Shellabration! 2012, from Feb. 26 to March 4, not only “shellabrates” the 75th anniversary of the Sanibel Shell Show & Fair, but also the islands’ shell-bent predilection.
They have a name for it on Sanibel Island in southwest Florida, that shell-bent thing. They call it the “Sanibel Stoop.” So intertwined have the island and its shells become, that Sanibel’s identity is totally invested in seashells — known as one of the top shelling destinations in the world.
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It was cards at the ready in Liverpool, as Steven Gerrard and Tim Howard went head to head in the first Merseyside derby of the season. The pair swapped a grass pitch for a cardboard one, in a game that marked the release of the new Topps Match Attax collection.
What should have been a tense affair turned into a stroll in the park for Gerrard’s team, as they cruised to an 8-3 victory.
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Get ready to take flight! The most highly anticipated thrill experience of 2012 is ready for launch. X Flight, an extreme, revolutionary wing coaster debuts today at Six Flags Great America. The Gurnee theme park’s newest coaster is one of the first-of-its-kind in the world.
X Flight is a ground-breaking wing coaster featuring state-of-the-art technology. X Flight launches riders on a flight that defies gravity, with no track above or below them. Riders sit in pairs, suspended on either side of the track with their feet dangling, as they begin their climb up a 12-story plunge launching them into speeds of 55mph through 3,000 feet of intense drops and five inversions, including a barrel roll and zero-g roll. One of the most adrenaline-pumping moments on the ride is an extreme fly-through where the coaster speeds straight toward a structure, before making a last-minute vertical flip through a keyhole cut-out.
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Today from BlogWorld, Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) launched the latest addition to its award-winning lineup of Web-connected, all-in-one (AIO) inkjet printers – Lexmark Genesis.
Last year, Lexmark introduced a line of inkjet AIOs that delivered powerful and robust printing technology designed for today’s wireless, Web-connected workplace. The Lexmark Genesis, built on the same inkjet platform, extends the line and targets professionals, small business and home office customers who are looking for a device that has innovative technology, is highly productive and is also bold and stylish.
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