Mission Viejo, CA (September 15, 2011)– Wesley Cooper, 17, Mission Viejo, CA has earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout Award. A member of Troop 634 in Lake Forest, Cooper is one of approximately 4 percent of all Boy Scouts who attain the Eagle rank, according to Scoutmaster Steve Nightingale.

Candidates must earn at least 21 merit badges and successfully complete a community or church service project to earn the Eagle.  Cooper chose to build a wooden handball wall for Carden Academy, a Mission Viejo private school that he attended from first through eighth grade. “I have fond memories of attending Carden Academy and wanted to provide the students with a way to have fun and burn energy in a healthy way” Cooper said. “He created a much needed handball court, which is a wonderful expansion to our playground” a Carden Academy eighth grader said.

During his 11 years in scouting, Cooper served in various leadership positions within Troop 634, including Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader. Cooper is also a BSA-trained Lifeguard and is one of 3 Scouts in Orange County to receive a BSA Heroism Award.  Cooper displayed his heroism for coming to the immediate aid of a friend who suffered a serious fall from his skateboard, hitting his head and going into a seizure.  Cooper’s clear thinking and calm disposition (following years of Boy Scout first aid and emergency training) helped him stabilize his friend until help arrived.

Cooper joins other outstanding American citizens who have become Eagle Scouts, among them former President Gerald R. Ford, Jr., astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, cinematographer Steven Spielberg, and the head of the F.B.I., William Sessions.

Carden Academy of Mission Viejo is a private school in Mission Viejo, Calif. Founded in 1994, today Carden is home to students in grades kindergarten through eight. Based on the methods and curriculum of Mae Carden, the school’s mission is to provide children with a solid foundation in the academic subjects, to awaken them to the beauty in nature, music and art, to develop their characters as a basis for joyful and fulfilling lives and to create leaders who will stand prepared to meet the challenges of the future with confidence. To learn more, visit www.cardenacademy.com 

Milwaukee, 8 September, 2011: 29 year old Doctor Harshit A Aggarwal (BDS, MSD, FACP) has been named Director of the Department of Pre-doctoral Prosthodontics and Biomaterials at Marquette University School of Dentistry from academic year 2011-12 onwards.

The youngest Indian Prosthodontist certified by the apex American Board of Prosthodontics, Dr. Aggarwal joined the university as Assistant Clinical Professor in December 2009. Dean William Lobb says, “Dr. Aggarwal has consistently demonstrated necessary leadership and organizational skills, and commitment to serve as Director effectively.”

Dr. Aggarwal, whose subjects of research interest include Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Implants and Occlusion, conducts Continuing Education courses for seasoned practitioners and specialists at the university. One of his researches on Mandibular Flexion won him accolades at the 83rd annual meeting of the American Prosthodontic Society in Chicago.

He is currently co-writing a book ‘Alternative Dental Implant Systems’ sanctioned by The International Congress of Oral Implantologists and re-writing Winkler’s ‘Essentials of Complete Denture Prosthodontics’. Among the various titles he holds at prestigious organisations are committee member of the American Prosthodontic Society and associate fellow of the American Association of Maxilofacial Prosthodontics.

While in India, Dr. Aggarwal co-founded a Research and Development Firm, Kreations Novateur whereby he developed a unique articulator simulating true-to-life mandibular jaw movements and flexion, an invention for which patents are pending. His rare collection of old dental articulators, today, holds immense historical importance.

Dr. Aggarwal received a BDS from Nair Hospital Dental College in year 2004, a MSD and a preceptorship in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics from New Jersey Dental School in 2009 and FACP in 2011.

About Marquette University School of Dentistry

The Marquette University School Dentistry located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin began in 1894. In 1923, it became ‘the largest dental clinic under one roof’ with 167 chairs. A major innovation, the clinic’s diagnosis laboratory was praised as a pioneer effort of great significance in the history of dentistry. A new, technological advanced facility was constructed in 2002 where the school focuses on patient-centered education. Till date, the institution has provided over 3 million patient visits and graduated over 8000 dental professionals.

5-27-2010- SFAA, known for their breakthrough guides on Scholarships for African Americans, has just released there financial aid guide for Minority students.

“For those who are desire to continue their education, it has become much easier due to several programs available that give scholarships for African American students,” says Jeremy Thomson, owner of SFAA. “ Some of these programs you have probably heard of before and some you may not. These programs give out millions of dollars worth of African American scholarships to those who qualify. In this guide we go over a several programs and what a student must due to qualify.”

One program discussed in the report is the UNCF. This is probably one of the most recognized organizations in the world for providing African American Scholarships. They offer their students 21st century academic programs while keeping their tuitions to less than half the average of other private colleges;
Administering 400 scholarship and internship programs, so that even students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board.
“There are many financial aid programs available to minority students that are fairly easy to qualify for,” says Jeremy. “Some of the more well known programs include the Ron Brown Scholarship Program, the NAACP, the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program as well as many others.”
“We feel that anyone who wants to continue their education should not let their financial situation stand in the way. There is literally millions of dollars given away each year in the form of college scholarships and grants. The key is knowing where to look, what the requirements are and how to apply,” says Jeremy. “With this knowledge, anyone should be able to get the continuing education they seek.
Anyone who would like to access the free guide can do so at the SFAA website.

5-27-2010 – CSAG, known for their up-to-date guides on the latest college scholarships and grants programs, has just their latest guide on financial assistance for graduate students.

“Some graduate students have hit a brick wall when it come to finding financial assistance to assist them in their financial education,” says Jeremy Thomson, owner of CSAG. “Most people are aware of the usual grants such as the Pell Grant and the FSEOG program, but there are also other ways to pay for a students continuing education such as fellowships.”

Fellowships are awards given to both, graduate and post-graduate students. Like scholarships and grants, they are for you to keep with no need of repayment. Fellowships differ by granting source, amount, length, and purpose. They are typically awarded in form of stipend to finance education or research. Some even feature tuition waiver for a partial or full duration of studies. Fellowships may be offered by government, private foundations, international organizations, or your school. Eligibility criteria differ between different types of fellowships and thorough research is required to weight your chances of getting a fellowship.

“Scholarships for graduate students may be based on a wide range of criteria from academic excellence and outstanding achievements to ethnic background and social status” says Jeremy. “While scholarships vary in the amounts and length, they are all, equally to grants, highly competitive and require a lot of effort to obtain. Scholarships come from a variety of sources, from government to private. Many schools, especially private universities, issue scholarships to most talented students. Contacting your school for a list of available scholarships is the best starting point for any graduate student seeking free help with funding his or her graduate degree. There is an array of other sources, however, besides university you attend, that offers scholarship search and assistance. A comprehensive online search may help you to come up with a solid list of scholarships for graduate students.”

You can learn more about scholarships for graduation students and other financial aid programs such as Scholarships for African Americans at the CSAG website.

5-16-2010 – CSAG has releases their financial aid guide for college scholarships and grants. Covered in this report are many unknown financial aid programs that are available to students regardless of financial situation or background.

“Many people are unaware of the fact that there is so much money available in the form of scholarships and grants,” says Jeremy Thomson, owner of CSAG. “Anyone who has the desire to further their education can no longer use the lack of money as an excuse. There is literally millions of dollars given away each year for continuing education”

This report includes some of well known financial aid programs that are available but also includes many programs that many people have never heard of. Before applying for any type of financial aid, there are a few things to consider.

Expected Family contribution (EFC)— Expected family contribution is the amount that is often said to be the amount that your family can contribute to the college costs. This amount is often determined by the one who is going to provide the grant. Usually it is some federal government body or the individual universities or the colleges that determine the expected family contribution.

Need Formulas—Need formulas are used by the federal government offices and the financial aid offices in order to analyze the financial circumstances of your family. In financial circumstances, they consider the things like the family size, income and the assets, and they often compare these proportionally with the financial circumstances of other families.

Importance of EFC figures—One thing is for sure that most of the families just can’t pay out the EFC from their income only. However, they don’t need to worry about as the formulas often have the assumption that the families will meet the contribution that they have to make with the help of the pure combination of their savings, the borrowing and the current income of theirs.

“When applying for financial aid, it is important to keep these points in mind,” says Jeremy. “Once you understand how the scholarship programs work, you will have an advantage over 90 percent of the other applicants.”

“We also include in the report some unknown scholarship programs such as Scholarships for African Americans. You can access the full report at the CSAG.org website,” says Jeremy.

UV radiation is emitted by the sun, and may increase school children’s risk of skin cancer by excessive over exposure in unprotected outdoor school grounds.

For some schools and for some students, using sun protective methods, such as hats or sunscreen, or implementing policy changes could prove to be problematic.

There are many reasons that a school might want to improve the quality and increase the amount of accessible shade on school grounds. The most obvious and one of the most important reasons is that shade provides protection from solar UV radiation.

Due to the scheduling complexities of physical education classes, sporting events, and the outdoor activities, students are often exposed to solar UV radiation during the peak sun hours of the day—between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Shade is not yet mandatory for school yards in Spain, but they will make them safer for the children.

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These superior quality awnings are ideal for school playgrounds, social areas and pool areas.

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Apples n Cherries Preschool …….. More than just a school

Arvind Mishra, Co-founder of Apples n Cherries Preschool spoke about what makes this preschool different …..

Apples n Cherries Preschool (applesncherries) is the vision of a group of professionals from India, UK, and the USA, offering the highest international standard of preschool education in India.

Apples n Cherries Preschool is synonymous with Excellence in Preschool Education. Our teaching methodologies are a happy blend of Reggio Emilia, kindergarten and Montessori. We use centers and themes to enhance and enrich our curriculum.

Apples n Cherries Preschool is the first school in India to offer the much acclaimed phonics program by Ms. Ruth Miskin from the U.K. and we are also the first school in India to teach a foreign language to our students. Studies have shown that foreign language learning increases critical thinking skills, creativity, and flexibility of mind in young children.

Parents will find a great mix of performing arts, sports, music and dance to engage the curiosity of their child. And our emphasis on Panchatantra and other inspiring stories from around the world will instill human values in your child.

Apples n Cherries Preschool will give your child the best possible early years education by providing the right environment for learning and personal growth, with the highest standards as followed by the American and British preschool educational system.

New School in Upstate South Carolina Slated to Begin Classes in October 2009

(GREENVILLE, S.C. – June 30, 2009)    Brown Mackie College today announced the addition of Brown Mackie College – Greenville to its family of schools.  Brown Mackie College – Greenville, with its first day of class slated for October 5, 2009, will occupy approximately 25,000 square feet at Two Liberty Square, 75 Beattie Place in Greenville. The school will begin enrolling students immediately.

“Brown Mackie College – Greenville will offer students the curricula that complement the demand for a skilled workforce in the Greater Greenville area,” says Danny Finuf, president of the Brown Mackie College Education System.  “The school’s curriculum and educational programs will be designed to enable students to achieve their professional and personal aspirations while making a meaningful, successful, and long-lasting contribution to the community. We are dedicated to helping our students successfully pursue a college education that will prepare them to launch a career or enhance their current one in an increasingly competitive economy.”

Brown Mackie College – Greenville will initially offer bachelor’s degree programs in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, and Healthcare Management; associate’s degree programs in Accounting Technology, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, Medical Assisting, Office Management, Paralegal, and Surgical Technology; and certificate programs in Accounting, Business, Criminal Justice, Medical Assistant, and Paralegal Assistant.

“The unique education opportunities at our school will provide the market with graduates who possess the skills and knowledge needed to succeed,” says Karen Burgess, newly appointed president of Brown Mackie College – Greenville.  “It is our goal to develop the school into a leading provider of quality academic programs, and to become a strong community partner here in Upstate South Carolina.”

The school’s educational model is designed with the needs of students in mind – flexible academic program delivery options offered at convenient times, personalized instruction and small classes which enable students to fulfill work or family obligations as they pursue a higher education degree.

For more information on classes at Brown Mackie College – Greenville, call (877) 479-8465 or visit http://www.brownmackie.edu/pr.aspx?ID=bmc0964 online.

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Brown Mackie College – Greenville is licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, 1333 Main St. STE 200, Columbia, South Carolina 29201; 1.803.737.8860.

Brown Mackie College-Greenville is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s degrees, associate’s degrees and certificates. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.  ACICS can be contacted at 750 First Street NE, Suite 980, Washington, D.C. 20002.  Telephone: 1.202.336.6780.

Brown Mackie College – Greenville is one of 22 school locations of the Brown Mackie College family of schools (www.brownmackie.edu), which is dedicated to providing educational programs that prepare students for entry-level positions in a competitive, rapidly-changing workplace. Brown Mackie College schools offers bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, certificate, and diploma programs in health sciences, business, information technology, legal studies and design technologies.

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