Earthquakes are nearly unique among natural phenomena - they affect virtually everything within a region, from massive buildings and bridges, down to the furnishings within a home. Successful earthquake engineering therefore requires a broad background in subjects, ranging from the geologic causes and effects of earthquakes to understanding the impact of these effects on [...]
As oil prices continue to rise, many people are starting to think about how to unhook from the electricity grid. The Renewable Energy Handbook focuses completely on off-grid, sustainable living and rural energy independence.
Author/engineer William H. Kemp, who is a leading expert in small- and mid-scale renewable energy technologies, designed and built his own [...]
H.I.G. Capital, L.L.C., a leading global private equity firm, announced today the successful sale of Stream Holdings Corporation (“Stream”) to Global BPO Services Corp. (now known as Stream Global Services, Inc.), a publicly traded company for $200 million in cash plus adjustments.
Stream is a leading global provider of technical support and other business process outsourcing [...]
The American College of Surgeons offers International Guest Scholarships to competent young surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada who have demonstrated strong interests in teaching and research. The scholarships, in the amount of $8,000 each, provide the Scholars with an opportunity to visit clinical, teaching, and research activities in North America [...]
National lender Student Loan Xpress (SLX), a CIT company (NYSE: CIT - News), today welcomed the United States Senate’s passage of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2006 that included a provision which provides immediate relief to student loan borrowers. The final version of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2006 included a critical repeal [...]
Students with private education loans take note- not all private consolidation loans are created equal. National lender Student Loan Xpress, a CIT company (NYSE: CIT - News), today introduced a new private consolidation loan with uniquely favorable terms for today’s graduates.
“With education costs soaring, more students are taking advantage of private education loans to help [...]
Broadband Learning Corporation (”Broadband Learning”) (TSX VENTURE:BLC - News), a leader in distance learning, is pleased to announce it has entered into a joint venture with School Improvement Network. The purpose of the 50/50 joint venture is to create and support an advanced online Masters of Education degree program, using the highly regarded Video Journal [...]
DeVry University and Banco Popular (Nachrichten) North America announced a new partnership through which they will offer up to 168 new scholarships for high school seniors and adult learners. Beginning in March, the partial-tuition scholarships, which target lower-to-middle income families, will be available at DeVry (Nachrichten) campuses in Chicago, Houston, Long Island City, N.Y., and [...]
The Institute for Library and Museum Services (IMLS) has provided funding for 30 new and aspiring professionals to attend a major national conference organized by the Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS) of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).
Entitled “Libraries, Archives, and Museums in the [...]
The American College of Surgeons offers International Guest Scholarships to competent young surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada who have demonstrated strong interests in teaching and research. The scholarships, in the amount of $8,000 each, provide the Scholars with an opportunity to visit clinical, teaching, and research activities in North America [...]