TExES Master EC-4 Generalist

TExES Master EC-4 Generalist

The best product by far for the Elementary Comprehensive ExCET examination is the TExES Master EC-4 Generalist. ExCET Master 2003 has information for the Elementary Comprehensive exam and there is a money-back-guarantee for that exam - but the product is about 75% for the ExCET Professional Development exam and only 25% for the Elementary Comprehensive exam.

(PRWEB) March 9, 2003

When the new TExES exams came out, we decided rather than have one product to cover 3 exams, we would produce separate products for each exam. The new TExES EC-4 Generalist exam is essentially the same as the Elementary Comprehesive ExCET exam. It covers a broad range of curriculum: math, reading, social studies, language, music, art, physical education, etc. The only difference is the the TExES EC-4 Generalist exam also covers Early Childhood. The ExCET tested for Early Childhood separately. So, all 184 flash cards are devoted to these subjects. ExCET Master only has about 30 flash cards for the Elementary Comprehensive exam.

In addition, there is a full practice exam - with answers and full explanations as to why the correct answer is the best choice. Additionally, Dr. Sandra McCune, who authored the product, does some teaching in the discussion after giving the answer. You have a great opportunity to make your practice exam a great learning experience. I suggest you have a stack of blank flash cards as you practice. After making your choice, go the the back of the exam and determine if you made the right choice. Then, read the discussion. You can probably learn something new on each question. Every time you come across something that seems important, make yourself a flash card so that you can put that information to permanent memory before you take your exam.

Both the TExES Master EC-4 Generalist flash cards and practice exam are broken down numerically just like the ExCET and TExES exams are:

Domain I......40% English Language Arts and Reading

Domain II.....15% Mathematics

Domain III....15% Social Studies

Domain IV....15% Science

Domain V.....15% Fine Arts, Health, and Physical Education

The flash cards are also color coded.

Another great feature of the TExES Master EC-4 Generalist manual is that it has an On-Line Review with web sites featuring information on every Domain listed above. Each person knows which areas he or she needs to improve. For example, if you need help in math, go the those web sites. Make flash cards, copy and paste, or simply study. There about 250 web sites with useful information. The best plan is to set up a schedule: divide the number days you have to study into the total number of web sites and visit that many web sites per day. If you miss a day, you will know that you have to make up for it.

Over the 7 years I have had ExCET Master, I have wanted to have a product devoted to this exam. I was never able to find someone who had the broad range of knowledge necessary to create such a product - until I met Dr. Sandra McCune! She is the only person I have ever known capable of creating TExES Master EC-4 Generalist!

Art Williams

Publishing Builds Professional Credibility in Every Corner of the Marketplace

Publishing Builds Professional Credibility in Every Corner of the Marketplace

Professional businesspeople are turning to publishing as a respected medium to share their ideas with a large audience, increase their standing in the business community, and to increase revenue for their services. Author Dianna Booher offers her perspective on the current publishing climate.

Grapevine, Texas (PRWEB) September 24, 2006

Now that the majority of white-collar professionals have college degrees, what can you do to distinguish yourself from your well-educated peers? To gain the next promotion? To promote your product, service, or professional practice? To make money for yourself and your business?

Publish your ideas in a book or a trade journal article. Could the answer be that simple? Grapevine author and professional speaker Dianna Booher says she has proven the theory true. “Thought leaders today want to know that they have made a significant impact in the world before they leave the marketplace,” Ms. Booher reports. “I’m seeing interest in publishing growing, especially among the baby boomers who are beginning to retire over the next few years. They want to make a long-standing contribution beyond just earning a paycheck.” Ms. Booher is certainly qualified to make these observations: Her writings have been published over 40 times (printed in 20 foreign editions) with the likes of Simon and Schuster, McGraw-Hill, and Warner.

But let’s be real. Can I truly impact my career by being published? Yes, indeed, according to Booher. “The trend has spread worldwide,” she says. She sees great publishing potential in several groups.

The Rich and Famous. Booher says, “To see a money-making trend, watch what the successful people are doing. The likes of Donald Trump, Bill Gates, Michael Eisner, Lee Iacocca, Jack Welch, Queen Noor, and Harvey Mackay have turned publishing into power. Publishing has certainly added pizzazz to their already prestigious careers.”

Thought Leaders. Those who want to shape world thinking, improve people’s lives, change how organizations are run—these people feel compelled to put their ideas in book form to establish significance beyond their lifetime.

The Average Working Joe or Josephine. There is a healthy amount of interest from the corporate arena to write the next Who Moved My Cheese. Each month five to ten callers approach Ms. Booher with a publishing idea, and the conversation follows one of these lines:

“I'm a lawyer, and our firm is working on a really interesting case. We're thinking of doing a book on it. Can you tell me how to go about it?”

“I've got a manuscript about real estate equities that I've just finished. As a stockbroker, I don't know much about publishing. Do I just take it to a publisher or a printer, or what?”

“My boss is really after me to get a book published on this new anticorrosion process our company will be marketing next year to get some PR. It was originally a technical paper, but I guess I'll have to change the approach a little bit for the general reader, don't you think?”

Of course, there is always the weekend writer with a “human interest” story that could morph into the Great American Novel:

“I've had an interesting life and I think other people would enjoy reading my story. Can you help me turn my journals into a book?”

As a publishing coach and workshop instructor, Ms. Booher knows that any of these scenarios could be a best-seller,…if the content, proposal, and marketing strategies fit a publisher’s needs.

The Competitive Corporation. According to Booher, the mere mention of a company's name and product/service in a published work is worth measurable dollars—dollars these companies are willing to pass on to their executives, managers, and PR people for their writing efforts.

Whichever category you fall into—the rich and famous, the thought leader, the average Joe or Josephine, or the competitive corporation—the timing for getting your ideas into book form couldn't be better. “That third-party endorsement from a major publisher says to the world that somebody out there, some objective editor, thinks what you have to say is worthwhile and that people would pay money to read about it,” says Booher. “Corporations underscore that credibility factor when they pay their employees bonuses and give them high visibility for their publishing efforts–-whether books or journal articles.” Interested authors can join Ms. Booher when she unveils her publishing secrets in an upcoming "Get Your Book Published" workshop November 30-December 2 at the Booher Training Center in Dallas (http://www. getyourbookpublished2006.com (http://www. getyourbookpublished2006.com)).

Nothing enhances your credibility or brings recognition—from colleagues, from your own management, from customers and clients—like publishing a work on your subject of expertise. In fact, this principle has even worked its way into our language. What do we say to firmly establish someone's credibility? You’ll often hear this terminology: “Oh, Charlie’s teaching the phone class? That’s great! He wrote the book on telecommunications.”

Somehow it’s comforting that—despite the digital age of the Internet, the advertising age of the $4 million thirty-second TV spot, and the “now” generation of fast food—the old tried-and-true method of ink on paper still commands attention, respect, and credibility.

Johannes Gutenberg would be proud.

About Dianna Booher and Booher Consultants:

Dianna Booher has authored 42 books in 20 languages, including Communicate with Confidence®, E-Writing, and Speak with Confidence™. In addition to instructor-led training programs and books, her award-winning content is produced and distributed internationally in video, audio, CD-ROM, intranet, and web-based delivery formats. She is the CEO of Booher Consultants, Inc., a leading provider of communication and productivity training in all its facets: strategic writing, oral presentations, interpersonal skills, customer service, listening, meetings, conflict resolution, gender communications. The corporation lists 228 of the Fortune 500 as clients for its instructor-led workshops and keynotes.

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Sarah Palin Joins Speaker Line-up for Atlanta Seize the Day Seminar

Sarah Palin Joins Speaker Line-up for Atlanta Seize the Day Seminar

Sarah Palin joins the Atlanta Seize the Day speaker line-up, sharing her experiences on how to face adversity and overcome obstacles. Seize the Day will be held November 9th at Philips Arena in downtown Atlanta. Reserve seats early for this exciting event.

Atlanta, GA (Vocus) September 28, 2010

Seize the Day, Inc., announced today that Sarah Palin, former Governor of Alaska and 2008 Republican Vice Presidential candidate, will be a featured speaker at the Seize the Day (http://www. seizetheday. com/info/seizetheday. aspx? Source=f9cf9ee8-5aa7-4fe4-9f60-42f075918035) event to be held Tuesday, November 9, 2010, in Atlanta.

Seize the Day, Inc., spokesman Doug Williamson said, "We are very pleased to announce that Sarah Palin has joined our speaker line-up for the Atlanta Seize the Day event. To say that Sarah is an important figure in today's political environment and a sought-after speaker would be an understatement. We look forward to Sara's upcoming presentation in Atlanta, which will give her a prime opportunity to share her extraordinary experiences and vision for confronting today’s issues."

Sarah Palin first made history on December 4, 2006, when she was sworn in as the first female governor of Alaska. In August 2008, Senator John McCain selected Palin to serve as his vice presidential running mate in his presidential campaign, making her the first woman to run on the Republican Party's presidential ticket.

A powerful, no-nonsense voice for principles and reform, Governor Palin currently serves as a contributor for FOX News and was named to TIME magazine's 2010 '100 Most Influential People' list. Palin encourages audiences to look to the future and challenges leaders to increase efforts to support U. S. troops, responsibly develop domestic resources, rein in spending and shrink government while calling for a fiscally responsible health care model that benefits all Americans. Her memoir, Going Rogue: An American Life, was published in November, 2009, and was an immediate best seller. Palin's new book, America By Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith and Flag, hits shelves November 23, 2010.

Governor Palin will join an extraordinary lineup of celebrity speakers, including: former First Lady Laura Bush, NFL legend and sportscaster Terry Bradshaw, cable news icon Bill O'Reilly, actor, writer and commentator Ben Stein, top sales trainer Tom Hopkins, leadership development expert John Maxwell, investing author and guru Phil Town, and motivational master Les Brown.

All speakers will appear live on stage and in person during the Atlanta event. Participants will experience a high-energy arena-style event with pyrotechnics, music, networking opportunities, organized team spirit, prizes and live entertainment throughout the day. Doors to Philips Arena open at 6:45 a. m. The event runs from 8:00 a. m. to 6 p. m.

About Seize the Day Seminars

Seize the Day seminars are business and motivational seminars staged at venues throughout major cities in the United States. These one-day events are designed to educate, inspire and motivate people from all walks of life and all types of business backgrounds. Seize the Day seminars feature famous achievers from a wide variety of backgrounds, including sales and negotiation, marketing, team building, goal achievement, leadership development, productivity enhancement, personal empowerment, wealth building, business innovation, customer service, time management and more. Speakers share their personal stories and success strategies live from the stage on the day of the event. Also available is an event workbook that includes speaker outlines, how-to articles, upcoming events and a monthly calendar.

To attend this event, participants can purchase tickets online at SeizetheDay. com (http://www. seizetheday. com/info/seizetheday. aspx? Source=f9cf9ee8-5aa7-4fe4-9f60-42f075918035) or by calling 1-800-796-8180. Use promo code PR78. Tickets cost $4.95 per person or $19.95 for an entire office.

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Abacus Solutions Increases Engineering Talent Investment to Deliver Unparalleled Infrastructure Computing Services

Abacus Solutions Increases Engineering Talent Investment to Deliver Unparalleled Infrastructure Computing Services

Abacus Solutions, a leading provider of enterprise-level IT products and infrastructure computing services, hires David Harmer as Senior Solutions Engineer. With a total of 20 engineers now on-staff, Abacus further strengthens its market position of being a total solution provider dedicated to simplifying the IT infrastructures of businesses worldwide.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 12, 2008

Abacus Solutions, a leading multi-platform provider of enterprise-level IT products and infrastructure computing services, today announced the appointment of David Harmer, Senior Solutions Engineer. Harmer brings more than 15 years of computer engineering experience to Abacus. For the last 12 years, Mr. Harmer has worked as Manager of Central Systems for Imerys, Inc., a French, multinational mining company with revenues in excess of $4.3 billion dollars. The addition of Mr. Harmer augments this superior team to a total of 20 engineers.

Abacus Solutions' business strategy includes hiring talented and experienced engineers who are superior in assessing, designing, installing, integrating, and implementing complex enterprise computing solutions around servers, storage, and networking. Abacus offers a comprehensive portfolio of infrastructure computing services (http://www. abacusllc. com/services/infrastructure/?campaign=Oct1208) including assessments and health checks, server and storage virtualization and consolidation, back up and recovery services, e-mail archiving, and data center services.

Abacus Solutions was conceived in the year 2000 as a company with a focus on refurbished enterprise hardware. Today, Abacus dominates the refurbished market, and expects continued sales growth as the recession worsens. By continually enhancing its talented team of engineers, Abacus has taken this successful business model to the next level adding partners like EMC, VMWare, NetApp, Dell, Symantec, FalconStor, and other top players considered "the best" in the industry. Now, Abacus is adding a new "state of the art" Data Center. This Data Center will ensure that Abacus Solutions will continue to be a trusted and "true" partner with our customers. Abacus customers are medium to Dow 30 sized and we typically have relationships with CIOs, CTOs, Directors of IT, Storage/Server/Networking managers, system administrators and purchasing.

About Abacus Solutions
Abacus Solutions architects multi-platform enterprise-level, server, storage and networking solutions by offering technologies from leading vendors. Products include new and used servers, software, networking and storage solutions. Whether new or expertly refurbished and warrantied equipment is needed, Abacus works directly with, and across, the purchasing and IT departments at both strategic and deep-dive technical levels to match the right equipment, budgets and processes to a company's direct needs -- delivering technology much faster than working directly with OEM vendors, at a fraction of the cost. Abacus also offers comprehensive infrastructure computing services including business continuity and disaster recovery solutions. For additional information, call 770-738-1101, 1-800-605-5446 or visit abacusllc. com.

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Global Audiological Devices Market to Reach US$22 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Global Audiological Devices Market to Reach US$22 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Audiological Devices markets. The global market for audiological devices market is forecast to reach US$22 billion by the year 2015. Aging population, and the related diseases translates into favorable growth for hearing instruments and audiological services worldwide. Market growth is expected to stem from growing demand for hearing instruments that are less visible, and which incorporate superior hearing technologies, such as digital and programmable hearing instruments. Another factor impacting market growth is the miniaturization trend that led to the development of hybrid analog/digital devices, which are more advanced than their contemporaries.

San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 17, 2011

According to the World Health Organization, about 300 million people worldwide currently suffer from moderate to severe hearing loss, and this number is expected to inflate to 700 million by the year 2015. With less than 20% of hearing-impaired people presently using hearing instruments, there exists huge potential for hearing aids in the coming years. Long life expectancy and affluence are important factors that favor the market. Regions that offer favorable environment, particularly the above two factors, represent areas of fastest growth. Small size is of vital importance since it enables more number of patients to be fitted and makes the aids less conspicuous. In addition, digital hearing aids continue to gain market share at the expense of conventional analog hearing aids. The trend is driven by the narrowing price difference between digital and analog aids.

Europe represents the largest region for Audiological Devices, as stated by the new market research report on Audiological Devices. The US is the second largest market. However, growth is expected to mainly emanate from Asia-Pacific, which is expected to register a compounded annual growth of more than 9.0% during the analysis period.

Hearing aids, the largest segment, is emerging strong after a brief slowdown during 2008-2009 owing to the global crisis. The market is driven by aging population, expanding patient base, rapid advancements in hearing-aid technology, growing demand for quality healthcare, and rebounding consumer income level. North America and Europe represents the largest markets for hearing aids globally. In Europe, one out of seven individuals are estimated to be facing the problem of reduced hearing, and one out of ten require a hearing aid due to poor hearing. However, Asia housing more than half of the hearing impaired population worldwide, represents the fastest growing market for hearing aids. Relatively low penetration rate in emerging countries such as Russia, Brazil, India, Taiwan, and China presents huge untapped market potential for hearing aid manufacturers. Behind-the-Ear hearing aid represents the largest and fastest growing sub segment.

Cochlear implants represent fastest growing segment in the audiological devices market, and is forecast to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of more than 15% during the analysis period. Growth in the segment is fuelled by technological advancements, digital technology, and new products with truly open fittings and new wireless connectivity features.

Hearing aids market is witnessing rapid technological advancements, with the development of novel, and enhanced hearing systems. Innovation in Hearing Assistive Technologies (HATS) is enabling the adoption of cosmetically attractive and open mini-instruments. Few of the noteworthy advancements in hearing aid products include enhanced design capabilities, advanced digital signal processing, and battery life. In addition, the market is also witnessing the launch of combination devices, i. e., hearing aids combined with consumer electronics, including FMs and ipods, etc. There is also niche demand for disposable hearing aids. Another trend attracting concern is the growing demand for hearing aids from totally new segment of population belonging to the younger generation - teenagers and the thirty plus age group.

Major players operating in the audiological devices market profiled in the report include Advanced Bionics Corp., Cochlear Limited, GN ReSound A/S, Med-EL Medical Electronics, Neurelec SA, Phonak AG, Siemens Audiologische Technik GmbH, Starkey Laboratories Inc., Sonic Innovations Inc., Widex A/S, William Demant Holding, among others.

The research report titled “Audiological Devices: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of the Audiological Devices markets, impact of the recession on the market, current market trends, key growth drivers, product introductions, recent industry activity, and profiles of major/niche global as well as regional market participants. The report provides annual sales estimates and projections for Audiological Devices for the years 2007 through 2015 for the following geographic markets – United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Key product segments analyzed includes Hearing Aids (Behind-the-Ear, In - the-Ear, In-the-Canal and Completely-in-the Canal), Measurement / Testing Devices (Otoscopes, Audiometers, Impedance Analyzers, Hearing Aid Analyzers and Others), and Cochlear Implants. Also, a seven-year (2000-2006) historic analysis is provided for additional perspective.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit – http://www. strategyr. com/Audiological_Devices_Market_Report. asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world’s largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and publishes more than 1200 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

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Surveys Show it's Time to Take Charge of Asthma - Asthma Relief is Attainable

Surveys Show it's Time to Take Charge of Asthma - Asthma Relief is Attainable

Recent surveys have shown that asthma is causing unnecessary suffering. The correct information needs to be communicated to sufferers if deaths and emergency room visits are to be avoided. A new resource containing 101 Top Tips for Asthma Relief and Asthma Treatment has been compiled containing the best practical advice. Visit http://www. asthma-relieftips. com for more information.

(PRWEB) June 2, 2005

One person dies every hour from an asthma attack. A survey released on World Asthma Day (May 3rd, 2005) reveals that people see asthma as frightening, debilitating and uncontrollable.

No matter what their asthma treatment, medication or symptoms many of the 300 million asthma sufferers in the world are desperate for relief from asthma.

The survey found that one in three patients felt their asthma stopped them socializing; one in five believed it damaged their career or studies; and seven in ten felt it stopped them enjoying physical activities like sports and dancing. Most believed asthma relief was not within their control.

The survey also found that many sufferers are not using their asthma medication correctly. Many are not aware of what they can do to achieve asthma relief.

Doctors say almost 90% of asthma related deaths could be prevented. Although there is no cure, there are ways to take charge of asthma. Doctors agree that the right information can reduce emergency room visits, lead to prevention of asthma symptoms, help reduce dependency on asthma medication and dramatically improve asthma relief.

There are ways to stop allergies triggering asthma. There are steps that can prevent exercise induced asthma. Occupational asthma can be avoided too. The problem is getting the correct information to those who suffer.

Education and communication are crucial to asthma control. Yet in a recent study by the Asthma Society of Canada only 17% of sufferers reported that their health care professional had discussed the benefits of an asthma action plan with them.

The poor communication works both ways. Two thirds of those surveyed suffer asthma symptoms weekly. One third suffer daily. Yet over 80% do not consult their doctor.

David Kane is an asthma sufferer who decided to research his condition and communicate his findings. He found the best way to control asthma is through carefully choosing the most appropriate asthma treatment and medication, daily monitoring, following a personal asthma action plan and taking steps to reduce triggers.

To benefit other asthma sufferers he has compiled the best practical advice in a downloadable ebook and produced resources to help a sufferer monitor their condition and organise an asthma action plan.

For more information please visit http://www. asthma-relieftips. com (http://www. asthma-relieftips. com) for Top Tips on Asthma Relief and Asthma Treatment.

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Ellis College of NYIT Streamlines MBA Program

Ellis College of NYIT Streamlines MBA Program

Ellis College of NYIT has streamlined its online MBA program to enable students to specialize in a particular field of study without having to take additional classes. Under the new guidelines, students will be able to earn an MBA with Specialization with 36 credits, or an MBA with a Double Specialization with 45 credits.

Stamford, CT (PRWEB) September 18, 2006

Stamford, CT. September 18, 2006 – Ellis College of NYIT has streamlined its online MBA program to enable students to specialize in a particular field of study without having to take additional classes. Under the new guidelines, students will be able to earn an MBA with Specialization with 36 credits, or an MBA with a Double Specialization with 45 credits.

With an MBA with Specialization or Double Specialization, students complete the core MBA curriculum and then apply their elective credits to courses dedicated to a particular profession. The school currently offers 14 different specializations in fields that include Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Health Care Administration and Human Resources Management.

The Ellis College online MBA program offers courses developed in partnership with some of the world’s leading business schools, including Columbia University, Stanford University and the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Courses in each program are six-weeks long, with new terms beginning every three weeks, making it easy for professionals to balance the time needed to pursue a degree with the needs of everyday life.

“By streamlining our MBA program, we are making it easier for students to customize their graduate business studies towards the fields that interest them most,” said Ted Alex, Dean of Business and Information Technology at Ellis College. “It gives our graduates a distinct advantage by enabling them to walk into a potential employer’s office and showcase some essential, field-specific skills that a general MBA student may be lacking.”

Ellis College, the online division of the New York Institute of Technology, is a regionally accredited online university that offers over 50 different graduate and undergraduate degrees, certificates and specializations. Utilizing “real-world” scenarios, Ellis provides instruction that enables working professionals to “learn-by-doing,” enabling them to apply the strategies and skills that they acquire almost immediately. Ellis utilizes a unique, interactive learning platform that provides an animated, lively classroom experience and fosters an extensive online community among students, alumni and faculty. See the Ellis College website at http://www. ellis. nyit. edu (http://www. ellis. nyit. edu).

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