John Jay College to Give Annual Journalism Award for Excellence in Criminal Justice Reporting

John Jay College to Give Annual Journalism Award for Excellence in Criminal Justice Reporting

First Will Be Awarded in December at Harry F. Guggenheim Symposium on Crime in America

NEW YORK, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The John Jay College of Criminal Justice, part of The City University of New York, has announced the establishment of an annual print journalism award for Excellence in Criminal Justice Reporting designed to encourage and recognize outstanding journalistic efforts that enhance the public's understanding of issues related to crime in America.

The deadline for entries is October 15th and the first award will be presented at a symposium on Crime in America, to be held at the college December 15th and 16th of this year.

The symposium is being underwritten by a grant from the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation.

The John Jay Award will be given for work that advances the public's understanding of crime in America and comes with a $2,000 prize. Stories or series related to police issues, corrections, prisoner reentry, courts or some other aspect of the criminal justice system are eligible. A panel of distinguished journalists will judge entries.

Entries must be submitted no later than October 15, 2005, and include five copies no larger than 11x17 inches. They may be accompanied by a one page cover letter outlining the difficulties faced during the reporting of the piece or series. Entries should be sent to Sinead Keegan, Office of the President, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City College of New York, 899 Tenth Ave., New York, NY 10019.

The December symposium is the first in a series of activities undertaken by the Institute on Crime and Journalism that will be housed at John Jay College and sponsored by the college in partnership with two other university- based organizations: the Institute for Justice and Journalism at the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Southern California; and Criminal Justice Journalists, University of Pennsylvania.

The symposium will draw together academicians, journalists from across the country, law enforcement and criminal justice officials, students and members of the general public. It will take place during two days, with six sessions covering such topics as understanding crime statistics, national crime trends, and resources for journalists.

Journalists are invited to attend the Harry Frank Guggenheim Symposium. For further information, please contact Sinead Keegan at (212) 237 8604 or by email at skeegan@jjay.cuny.edu.

The John Jay College of Criminal Justice is an international leader in educating for justice. The college offers a liberal arts and professional studies curriculum to a diverse student body on the West Side of Manhattan.

The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation, located in New York City, sponsors scholarly research on problems of violence, aggression, and dominance. The foundation provides both research grants to established scholars and dissertation fellowships to graduate students during the dissertation-writing year.

Source: John Jay College of Criminal Justice

CONTACT: Doreen Vinas, John Jay Press Office, +1-212-237-8645,
dvinas@jjay.cuny.edu; Jim Grossman, +1-212-843-8085, jgrossman@rubenstein.com,
for Rubenstein Associates, Inc. Public Relations, +1-212-843-8086, for John
Jay College of Criminal Justice

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American Academy of Pain Management to Hold 16th Annual Clinical Meeting

American Academy of Pain Management to Hold 16th Annual Clinical Meeting

Interdisciplinary Pain Organization Breaks Boundary Between Conventional Western Medicine and Complementary and Alternative Approaches

SONORA, Calif., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Pain Management (the Academy), the nation's largest interdisciplinary organization for clinicians who treat people with pain, will hold its 16th annual clinical meeting, Clinicians United to Manage Pain, in San Diego, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, from September 22-25. The meeting will be co-sponsored by the University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and in association with Cleveland Chiropractic College.

The clinical meeting will offer sessions, lead by some of the nation's top pain experts, that will focus on: current trends and therapies in the field including both allopathic and complementary and alternative (CAM) approaches to pain conditions; clarify laws and policies related to pain management; and, provide pain practitioners with the information and tools they need to prescribe opioids correctly and within the boundaries of state and federal law. Up to 28 Continuing Education credits will be available for most disciplines.

A special California Workers' Compensation track will be offered on Thursday, September 22, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm that will cover topics such as: ways to work within the system; understanding legal issues; and, how to do functional capacity evaluations.

"Our clinical meeting is different from all others focusing on pain management," says Kathryn Padgett, PhD, Academy Executive Director. "We educate clinicians from a truly interdisciplinary perspective. Our organization supports an integrative model of healthcare -- one in which allopathic and CAM clinicians work together to find the most effective ways to treat people with pain."

In addition, at the Annual Meeting, the Academy will be launching an initiative, called Project Connect, to help members and other pain management clinicians, who have been displaced by Hurricane Katrina, find work.

For more information about the meeting and a schedule of sessions, visit www.aapainmanage.org.

About the Academy

The American Academy of Pain Management is a non-profit organization that serves a broad range of clinicians who treat people with pain. Founded in 1988, the Academy has approximately 6,000 members and is the largest interdisciplinary pain organization in the United States. The Academy believes that effective pain management can be achieved through cooperation, shared knowledge, and the collective wisdom of healthcare professionals from many disciplines.

Source: American Academy of Pain Management

CONTACT: Lennie Duensing, +1-845-676-3300 (office) or +1-914-649-8661
(cell), for American Academy of Pain Management

Web site: http://www.aapainmanage.org/

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JCPenney Afterschool Fund Supports YMCA's Efforts to Improve Health of Kids and Families

JCPenney Afterschool Fund Supports YMCA's Efforts to Improve Health of Kids and Families

YMCA to Receive Portion of $2.5 Million National Grant During September 15 Celebration

LYNNWOOD, Wash., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of overweight children and teens has more than doubled in the last 20 years. To help address this growing crisis, the JCPenney Afterschool Fund is awarding grants totaling $2.5 million to 20 YMCAs across the nation in support of YMCA Activate America(TM), a long-term initiative intended to find real solutions for the national health crisis related to poor nutrition and lack of physical activity facing millions of American children and adults.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is receiving a $25,000 grant; a symbolic giant check will be awarded during a festive, family-friendly celebration at a Beverly Elementary School in Lynnwood, where new, research-based programs -- designed to increase youth physical activity, improve nutrition and help families develop healthier habits -- are being piloted with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Harvard University.

WHAT: JCPenney Alderwood Store Manager will present YMCA CEO and kids
with a check for $25,000 to support local involvement in YMCA
Activate America, an initiative to find solutions for growing
the national lifestyle health crisis.

WHEN: September 15, 2005, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Community yoga, with 20 children
participating
5:35 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Presentation of check and "Kids
Challenge" by Beverly Elementary
School students to JCPenney employees
5:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Kids and families prepare healthy make
and take dinner

WHERE: Beverly Elementary School
5221 168th SW
Lynnwood, Washington

WHO: Neil Nicoll: President and CEO of YMCA of Greater Seattle
Ralph Rutledge: JCPenney Alderwood Store Manager
YMCA School Age Child Care Participants and Families

The JCPenney Afterschool Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports programs designed to keep kids safely and constructively engaged during out-of-school time. The Fund's contributions allow for the creation and continuance of after school programs aimed at the academic, physical, and social development of children throughout the United States. The JCPenney Afterschool Fund also works to raise awareness of the benefits of after school

programming, and is committed to ensuring that every child has access to the world of opportunities that awaits them after school.

The Shoreline/South County Family YMCA provides community members a caring environment, positive role models, creative activities and opportunities to serve the needs of others. Serving more than 10,000 people annually, it is a vital facility in the YMCA of Greater Seattle. With a 129-year tradition of helping all people reach their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body, the YMCA of Greater Seattle is the oldest human service organization in Washington State, a committed youth and family organization and an integral part of Shoreline and south Snohomish County.

Source: YMCA of Greater Seattle

CONTACT: Monica Elenbaas of YMCA of Greater Seattle, +1-206-382-5020, or
on-site cell, +1-206-605-7445; or Carla Hilderbrand of Shoreline/South County
Family YMCA, +1-206-364-1700

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Agilix Labs to Support Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 and Visual Studio 2005 With New Releases of Its Developer Solutions

Agilix Labs to Support Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 and Visual Studio 2005 With New Releases of Its Developer Solutions

OREM, Utah and LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Agilix Labs, Inc., the leading provider of mobility software solutions for the education market, today announced that two of its upcoming releases will provide full support for Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 and Visual Studio 2005.

In addition, Agilix updates to Agilix InfiNotes and the beta version of the Agilix GoBinder Software Developer Kit (SDK) software development tools will be made available at the public release of .NET Framework 2.0 and Visual Studio 2005.

Agilix InfiNotes is a set of software controls which are installed into the Visual Studio Toolbox to add ink note-taking features to new and existing .NET applications. Agilix developed InfiNotes in conjunction with the Microsoft Tablet PC team to accelerate the development of applications for the Tablet PC platform.

There are, however, two versions of Agilix InfiNotes. The InfiNotes Standard Edition provides Microsoft Journal-like functionality and is available license and royalty free. The InfiNotes Professional Edition includes state-of-the-art note-taking functionality and is available for a one time license fee per developer with no royalties. The Professional Edition includes all the rich note-taking functionality of Agilix GoBinder.

The Agilix GoBinder SDK is a software developer toolkit that enables .NET developers to extend the functionality of Agilix GoBinder, a mobile learning application for education built on the .NET Framework. With the .NET-based GoBinder SDK, developers can build smart clients for offline information access, as well as plug-ins to connect to online learning sources, extend collaboration with other peers and add new student learning capabilities. In addition, the SDK enables developers to build extensions to use Agilix GoBinder in other vertical markets. The GoBinder SDK is expected to be released at the end of 2005.

"Agilix is excited about the new release of the .NET Framework," said Curt Allen, Agilix president and chief executive officer. "Our new development solutions released this year are built on top of the .NET Framework. We want to insure that developers that leverage our SDK and developer tools will be able to take full advantage of the rich new functionality in .NET 2.0."

Both Agilix InfiNotes and the Agilix GoBinder SDK beta support .NET Framework 1.1 and Visual Studio 2003 today. Once .NET 2.0 and Visual Studio 2005 are publicly available, Agilix will release new versions of InfiNotes and an updated beta for the GoBinder SDK. The new versions of Agilix software will allow developers to use Visual Studio 2005 to leverage the new .NET 2.0 functionality in any .NET supported language, such as Visual C# and Visual Basic .NET. In addition, Agilix will provide backwards compatibility so that developers can continue to use Visual Studio 2003 with the new releases of both development tools.

About Agilix

Agilix Labs, Inc. is a worldwide leader in mobile learning solutions for education markets. Education institutions that implement Agilix solutions deliver an enhanced student-centered learning environment. Specifically, Agilix applications enable students to utilize mobile computing devices to capture, organize, annotate, search and share learning content, including assignments, online courses, research, Web pages, documents and personal notes. In addition, Agilix-powered mobility software solutions give students full access to all learning content when they are not network connected. Agilix applications are open and expandable by schools, software developers and integrators, run on any Windows XP computer and take full advantage of the Tablet PC. Agilix has strategic partnerships with Intel, Microsoft, Blackboard and FranklinCovey. A privately held company formed in 2001, Agilix is based in Orem, Utah. For more information about Agilix Labs, please visit www.agilix.com.

Agilix, Agilix Labs, Agilix GoBinder and Agilix InfiNotes are trademarks of Agilix Labs, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Source: Agilix Labs, Inc.

CONTACT: Mark Calkins, VP, Product & Corporate Marketing of Agilix Labs,
Inc., +1-801-932-1230, mark.calkins@agilix.com; or David Politis of Politis
Communications, +1-801-523-3730, or cell, +1-801-556-8184,
dpolitis@politis.com, for Agilix Labs, Inc.

Web site: http://www.agilix.com/

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Intel and Scholastic Honor 20 Schools of Distinction for Academic Achievement, Innovation

Intel and Scholastic Honor 20 Schools of Distinction for Academic Achievement, Innovation

Winning Schools Receive Over $3 Million in Prizes and Compete for 'Best of the Best' Top Honors

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Intel Corporation and Scholastic today announced the 2005 Schools of Distinction Award winners -- 20 K-12 schools that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to achievement and innovation in education, and which serve as exemplary models for success.

To celebrate each school's extraordinary commitment to educational excellence and innovation, the schools will each receive a $10,000 cash grant from the Intel Foundation in addition to a host of prizes ranging from curriculum materials and professional development resources to software and hardware valued at more than $3 million.

Representatives from the winning schools will also receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to participate in an awards gala on Oct. 6. At the gala one primary and one secondary school, selected from among this year's honorees, will be named "Best of the Best." These winners will receive an additional $15,000 grant from the Intel Foundation.

The annual awards program, established by Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, and Intel, the world's largest chip maker and long-time champion of educational improvement, rewards innovative initiatives that promote student achievement and educational innovation. Selected from more than 3,000 participating schools, the Schools of Distinction winners represent institutions from coast to coast.

"These schools have found innovative ways to achieve excellence in education," said Brenda Musilli, Intel Director of Education. "From a highly diverse set of circumstances you find a common desire and ability to tackle challenges head on, continuously improve, and plan for the future. We hope these programs will inspire others."

"In honoring these schools, we not only highlight their accomplishments, but share valuable best practices for raising student achievement with schools all across the country," said Francie Alexander, Chief Academic Officer, Scholastic.

A winning elementary and secondary school were chosen in each of ten categories. These are: overall academic achievement, literacy, science, mathematics, teamwork, leadership, collaboration, professional development, technical excellence and technical innovation. Winners by state are:

Alabama
Auburn Early Education Center, Auburn Literacy Achievement
Arizona
Cordova Middle School, Phoenix Leadership
Colorado
Cresthill Middle School, Highlands Ranch Professional Development
Florida
Lee Elementary School of Technology, Tampa Technical Excellence
Lincoln Academy, Lakeland Technical Innovation
Georgia
J.P. McConnell Middle School, Loganville Literacy Achievement
Mabry Middle School, Marietta Technical Innovation
Hawaii
West Hawaii Explorations Academy,
Kailua-Kona Science Achievement
Kentucky
Phelps Elementary School, Phelps Science Achievement
St. Raphael the Archangel, Louisville Professional Development
Maryland
Middletown High School, Middletown Teamwork
Nevada
Advanced Technologies Academy, Las Vegas Technical Excellence
New Jersey
Academy of Allied Health & Science, Neptune Collaboration
North Carolina
KIPP Gaston College Prep, Gaston Academic Achievement
Ohio
Rocky River High School, Rocky River Math Achievement
Oregon
Fullerton IV Elementary School, Roseburg Math Achievement
Tennessee
Washington Elementary School, Kingsport Teamwork
Texas
El Magnet at Regan Elementary, Odessa Academic Achievement
Northwest High School, Justin Leadership
Washington
John Stanford International Elementary,
Seattle Collaboration

Background

The Schools of Distinction awards are sponsored by Intel and Scholastic. Corporations offering in-kind product donations include Agilix, Blackboard, Dell Computer Corp., eInstruction Corp., Futurekids, Gateway, Microsoft Corp., Pitsco, Primedia, Riverdeep Interactive Learning Limited, SAS, Scantron Corp., SchoolNet and SMART Technologies.

Scholastic Corporation is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books and a leader in educational technology. Scholastic creates quality educational and entertaining materials and products for use in school and at home, including children's books, magazines, technology-based products, teacher materials, television programming, film, videos and toys. The company distributes its products and services through a variety of channels, including proprietary school-based book clubs, school-based book fairs, and school-based and direct-to-home continuity programs; retail stores, schools, libraries and television networks; and the company's Internet site, http://www.scholastic.com/.

Intel's sponsorship of the Schools of Distinction Awards is part of the Intel(R) Innovation in Education initiative, a sustained commitment - in collaboration with educators and government leaders worldwide - to help today's students develop the higher-level thinking skills they need to participate and succeed in a knowledge-based economy. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/education.

Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at http://www.intel.com/pressroom.

Intel is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

Source: Intel Corporation; Scholastic

CONTACT: Tami Casey, Intel Corporation, +1-408-765-8203,
tami.casey@intel.com; Rachel Cruz, +1-212-343-6570, rcruz@scholastic.com,
Diane Domondon, +1-212-343-6424, ddomondon@scholastic.com, both of Scholastic
Inc.

Web site: http://www.scholastic.com/

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Makovsky + Co.'s Gil Bashe to Receive Elias G. Stratis CASTLE Award From Fairleigh Dickinson University

Makovsky + Co.'s Gil Bashe to Receive Elias G. Stratis CASTLE Award From Fairleigh Dickinson University

Award commemorates accomplishments of FDU alumnus

TEANECK, N.J., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of his accomplishments and activities as an outstanding alumnus of Fairleigh Dickinson University, Gil Bashe, executive vice president, Health Practice Makovsky & Company, is the 2005 recipient of the highest award the Alumni Association presents, the Elia G. Stratis CASTLE Award.

The Alumni Association will honor Gil Bashe for his years of outstanding service and loyalty to the University in ceremonies on September 19, 2005. To receive this award, an individual must have made significant contributions to the University or have served with distinction in University organizations.

In all his endeavors on the part of the University, he has used his professional skills as a communicator -- allowing all views to be heard and considered. Bashe was able to bring differing views to the table in search of common ground while being an outstanding advocate for truth. Gil sums up the guiding philosophy of his career with the statement: "Communication enables health advances to make their biggest impact by connecting patients' needs with physicians' desire to heal."

For four years, he provided strong leadership as he chaired or co-chaired the University's largest fund-raising activity, Charter Day. Bashe brought together corporate and community leaders and worked toward providing access and financial support for students through the Charter Day Scholarship Fund.

He has served with distinction on the University's Board of Trustees. As a member of the Board, he led the University Advancement Committee. Bashe's chairmanship was marked by his strong commitment to support and encourage University staff in their fund-raising efforts and fellow trustees in their fund-raising responsibilities. After turning his energies to the Educational Affairs Committee, he never wavered in his enthusiastic dedication to strong fund-raising.

Bashe is a magna cum laude graduate of FDU with a major in philosophy and the humanities. He was inducted into The Pinnacle in 2000, a high honor for alumni of the University.

In the wider community, Gil is chair of the New York American Heart Association, the Association's flagship chapter. He is a co-editor of the book, "Branding Health Services: Defining Yourself in the Marketplace."

He was listed as "one of the top 'brains' in the new world of work" by Fast Company magazine, and cited in Creating Covenants: Healing Health Care in the New Millennium as a "healer" for his recognition of the vital role communication plays in medicine as exhibited during his service as an airborne combat medic.

His professional contributions and accomplishments are equally impressive. Prior to joining Makovsky & Company, Gil served as senior public affairs and health policy counselor to health associations and biotechnology, dietary supplement, medical device and pharmaceutical companies.

In 1999, he launched Health!Quest Global Communication Partners, obtaining $60 million in support from GTCR Golder Rauner, one of the nation's largest private-equity firms. He continues as a limited partner in GTCR Fund VII.

Gil was formerly CEO of CommonHealth, the health-marketing consortium of WPP Group, having served as its vice-chairman for strategic planning. At sister-company Hill and Knowlton, he was executive vice president and worldwide director of the Health and Pharmaceutical Practice. Prior to Hill & Knowlton, Gil led a specialist healthcare communications firm recognized in 1994 by the influential industry publication Inside PR as "Hottest Healthcare Agency."

About Makovsky & Company

Makovsky has been among the top independent agencies for most of the past 15 years. It has been a consistent award winner; client campaigns have been singled out with PRSA Silver Anvils, CIPRAs, PRSA-NY Big Apples and IABC recognition. The Agency Report Card of The Holmes Report has named Makovsky one of the top agencies for "Business-to-Business" Marketing and "Investor Relations" in the United States. The magazine described the company as follows: "It is an agency that does almost all the little things right. There is an emphasis on research and planning, on understanding the industries in which it works and the challenges facing its clients. That's why the Makovsky brand stands for excellence in client service." It also cited the firm for its ability in creating programs "that drive reputation and sales." Previously, the magazine named Makovsky "Best Managed in the U.S" and one of the "Top 12 Strategic Agencies."

Source: Makovsky & Company

CONTACT: Gene Marbach, Makovsky & Company, +1-212-508-9645;
or Karen A. Lewis, Fairleigh Dickinson University, +1-201-692-7015

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Charlotte Region Hails Bold Plan to Establish Research Campus on Site of Former Textile Mill

Charlotte Region Hails Bold Plan to Establish Research Campus on Site of Former Textile Mill

Facility Seen As Economic Development Driver For Region And Across North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charlotte Regional Partnership, which promotes the 16-county Charlotte region as the premier choice for businesses considering expansion or relocation, today hailed plans to build the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis on the site of the former Pillowtex textile plant.

The plans, announced Monday by industrialist David Murdock and state commerce and education officials, call for a cluster of world-class research centers focused on health and nutrition, as well as related initiatives to spur the economic transformation of a region that has been hit hard by the decline of traditional manufacturing industries such as textiles and furniture.

"The plans announced today are a major step in the diversification of our region's economy, which has been going on for many years," said Ronnie L. Bryant, president and CEO of the Charlotte Regional Partnership. "Manufacturing will always be an important contributor to the region's prosperity, but the growth of our knowledge-based economy will be critical to our ability to compete in the global marketplace in our lifetimes and our children's lifetimes."

Bryant pointed to other research initiatives currently under way, including the bioinformatics complex at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a motorsports testing and research complex currently being planned in conjunction with UNCC's motorsports engineering program.

"Research facilities like these are engines of economic development, providing a wide range of benefits from jobs to spin-off entrepreneurial businesses to the development of a highly trained and educated workforce," Bryant said. "For any city or region, such wellsprings of intellectual capital are an essential precondition to greatness."

Plans for the North Carolina Research Campus include a Dole-N.C. State Institute for Advanced Fruit and Vegetable Science, a Dole analytical lab, a UNC Nutrition Institute, an incubator for start-up companies, and a girls science high school, according to published reports.

Murdock, who owns Dole Food Co. and Castle & Cooke Inc. developers, recently announced plans to build a vegetable processing plant in Gaston County, also part of the 16-county Charlotte USA region.

"David Murdock's decision to bring hundreds of jobs here, and his vision for transforming a dying textile community, speak volumes about his commitment to Charlotte USA and his faith in the future of our region," Bryant said. "We share that faith and pledge our support in making that vision a reality."

About the Charlotte Regional Partnership

The Charlotte Regional Partnership is a nonprofit, public/private economic development organization created in 1991 to market and promote the Charlotte region as a highly competitive location for new and expanding businesses. The Charlotte region encompasses 16 counties in and around the City of Charlotte.

Source: Charlotte Regional Partnership

CONTACT: David Coburn of Luquire George Andrews, +1-704-552-6565, or
Mobile, +1-704-906-9372, or coburn@lgapr.com

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