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India Shopping Online ShalinIndia Signs Up With All Major Marketplaces to Access International Customers

New Delhi, Delhi (PRWEB) September 14, 2011

India online shopping store ShalinIndia is trying to do things differently. Instead of targeting the domestic market, it has looked outward towards global customers. In order to acquire international customers, ShalinIndia has actively embraced popular online marketplaces like Amazon, Ebay, Etsy and Bonanza.

We had to make a choice between selling to domestic market and selling to international market. We settled for international market simply because the addressable market was much larger and customers had less inhibition while buying on the net, said Shalini Verma, founder of ShalinIndia. Besides, it is mostly males who shop in the Indian market and they typically buy electronic items like laptops, mobiles, and camera on discount deals. ShalinIndias customers, on the other hand, are mostly women whose shopping list consists of fashion items like Indian clothing, India jewelry, India gifts and home decor, added Shalini Verma.

For a company located in India, e-selling to international customers has never been easy. Sales were inhibited by the lingering doubts and questions in the minds of international customers when buying online from distant vendors. Can the vendor be trusted with credit card details? Will the items be shipped at all? Will custom charges be payable on the items imported? How can rejected items be returned? Will refunds be hassle free?

ShalinIndia decided to address the legitimate concerns of its international customers and accordingly made significant changes in its business model. ShalinInda joined the most trusted marketplace platforms in each country. We signed up with Amazon in the US, UK, France, Germany and Japan; Ebay in US, and UK, and with Bonanza, Etsy, Atomic Mall and Webstore in the US. The strategy paid off. Today we sell far more on these marketplace platforms than on our own website as customers trust product and service guarantees from these local marketplace players and tend to buy without inhibitions. explained Shalini Verma.

ShalinIndia is an India online shopping store selling mainly cultural products of India to global customers. The company has partnered with Amazon to store its inventory in five countries : US, UK, France, Germany, and Japan. Amazon picks, packs and ships orders in these five countries. Orders from other countries are shipped directly from India. Every order is delivered within three to five days.

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iMac Video Poker And Other Macintosh Casino Games Now Available Online

(PRWEB) December 23, 2005

Video poker for Macintosh users is now available at http://www.maconlinepoker.com/mac-online-casino/video-poker.html. The casino games all work in the user's internet browser, so there is nothing required to download or install. It's as easy as signing up, logging in, and picking a game to play.

http://www.maconlinepoker.com/ has long been providing access to online poker for iMac and Mac users, and has become an increasingly popular website. After bringing Texas Hold'Em to Mac users, casino games were the next natural step.

"We get emails almost every day from thankful iMac and Mac users," said the site's CEO. "Overwhelmingly, people seem to love the games we're providing access to. Online poker and blackjack can provide some stress release for people. It's a fun way to escape."

The video poker games at http://www.maconlinepoker.com/mac-online-casino/video-poker.html all play right in the user's web browser, whether it's Safari, Firefox, or any other internet browser. There is nothing required to download or install in order to play. Users just need to sign up for a free account and log in.

"It's super easy to play video poker on your iMac or Mac," said the CEO. "Most people like that there's nothing to install."

Some different varieties of video poker at http://www.maconlinepoker.com/ include Doubling Jacks Or Better, Deuces Wild, Multi-Hand Video Poker, and more.

http://www.maconlinepoker.com/ not only offers access to video poker software, but also to other popular casino games for Macintosh users.

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Christmas Poker Games Bringing People Together Online During Holiday Season

(PRWEB) December 24, 2005

People are gathering online during the holidays to play online poker with a festive theme.

http://www.maconlinepoker.com/mac-online-poker-rooms/christmas-poker.html can provide all the information for those who are interested in playing.

The Christmas themed poker games are very easy to join in, and there is nothing to download or install in order to play. The games all play right in the user's web browser and are compatible with almost every computer online.

http://www.maconlinepoker.com/ has specialized in providing online poker for iMac and Mac users, but decided to add some holiday cheer to their website. The online poker games offered at MacOnlinePoker.com are all also compatible with Windows and Linux machines.

"It was really easy to get into the games," said one friendly player. "I was up and playing within 5 minutes. It's such a blast, I'm so glad I joined."

The online poker community at http://www.maconlinepoker.com/mac-online-poker-rooms/christmas-poker.html is always active, as it includes people from all around the world.

The popularity of online poker has blossomed alongside with televised poker tournaments. Now people can play poker without ever leaving their home or taking off their pajamas during the holiday season.

The Christmas poker games are available during the holiday season, but will eventualy revert back to their regular look soon after Christmas has passed.

People looking to make a few new friends online and play some poker should check out http://www.maconlinepoker.com/mac-online-poker-rooms/christmas-poker.html.

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A Better Way for Scheduling Summer Church Events, Programs: Online Scheduling Software from Appointment-Plus Helps Automate, Improve the Booking Process

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) June 23, 2011

Churches and other houses of worship worldwide provide a wealth of activities, events, programs and volunteer opportunities during the summer months and throughout the year for its congregation members. And regardless of the type of services offered, appointments and reservations are usually required. Over-the-phone appointments and paper schedule books usually come up short, which is why a growing number of churches and other houses of worship are turning to Appointment-Plus online scheduler calendar for their appointment-booking needs.

Offering online scheduling solutions to churches and other houses of worship since 2001, Appointment-Plus online scheduler calendar helps these groups automate, streamline and improve the way they accept and manage appointment and member information for a variety of different services, programs and activities, including:

Photo sessions for individuals and families.
Counseling.
Volunteer opportunities.
Community-outreach projects.
Workshops and classes.
Events.
Room scheduling.

As a leading provider of online scheduling software, Appointment-Plus offers a feature-rich platform of functionality to help church administrators and staff quickly and easily manage these appointments and reservations. Among the more popular ones are:

Online self-scheduling, which allows individuals to book their own appointments and reservations when its most convenient for them, 24 hours a day.

Automated e-mail and text message reminders sent by the system prior to a scheduled appointment or reservation time.

Robust record-keeping and reporting capabilities for managing appointment and contact information.

E-marketing through iContact.

Because of its flexibility, Appointment-Plus online scheduler calendar is perfect for a variety of different programs and activities, such as scheduling individual and family photo sessions, booking sessions with church counselors, and scheduling volunteers for events, activities and programs.

Managing appointments can be a tedious and burdensome task for church administrators and staff, especially if they still rely on a paper appointment book and pen, says Bob La Loggia, CEO of Appointment-Plus. Our leading online scheduling program makes this process simple by giving church members the ability to schedule their own appointments and reservations on their own without having to call them in.

Church offices that incorporate Appointment-Plus into their operating procedures can expect almost immediate and positive results.

Appointment-Plus online scheduler calendar makes it easy for churches and other houses of worship to accept online appointment and reservations by providing them with a Schedule Now button and unique URL link to add to their Web site, social media page (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.), newsletters, programs, e-mail messages and other forms of communication. This link allows access to the online scheduler, where church members can view services, check availability and book their appointments and reservations.

Because its Web-based, Appointment-Plus online scheduling software requires only an Internet connection, with no downloads, installations or additional hardware required. Appointment-Plus also provides all the technical support so that church IT staff or contracted service need not worry about any maintenance, upgrades or updates to the system, as these are done automatically.

Pricing starts at $ 39 per month, with no long-term contracts. All signups receive complementary training with a professional set-up coach during their 15-day free trial period.

Appointment-Plus online scheduling software is a technology that both church staff and members will appreciate.

Our technology can play a dual role in church operations: Improve the internal scheduling process for administrators and staff and make it easier and more convenient for church members to schedule their appointments and reservations, La Loggia adds. Its a win-win for everyone.

For more information on how Appointment-Plus online scheduler calendar can improve your appointment- and reservation-scheduling processes, click here.

About Appointment-Plus: Appointment-Plus is the leading online appointment-scheduling system, serving organizations in 11 countries ranging from one-person businesses to Fortune 500 companies. With over 10 million end users across 100 industries, Appointment-Plus is the preferred scheduler for colleges and universities, holistic practitioners, salons, shipping docks, government agencies, health care providers, financial institutions, tour operators, and many other types of organizations. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., over 70 million appointments have been booked through Appointment-Plus since its launch in 2001.

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New Online Seminar on Math Manipulatives: Making Math Come Alive

Greenville, SC (PRWEB) March 24, 2011

Math Manipulatives: Making Math Come Alive is the latest installment in the new free series of online seminars from BJU Press entitled Clear, Effective Teaching in the Early Grades. In this seminar, educator and author Sharon Fisher will help homeschool parents turn a difficult subject into an opportunity for training critical thinkers. Key strategies and a demonstration with math manipulatives make this a valuable seminar that no homeschool parent will want to miss.

Previous CHART seminars in this 2011 series focused on teaching phonics and spelling. Dottie Buckley, experienced educator and BJU Press author, explained different approaches to phonics and shared the method that research has upheld as the most effective. Ben Davis presented a seminar on spelling, offering tips for turning a daunting subject into a success story for child and parent. Parents are responding enthusiastically to this new series, says Monique Cook, a CHART facilitator and homeschool mom of four. I think we have really tapped into a need among homeschool families.

The April 14 seminar on math will address a subject that has proven difficult for parents and students alike. Many students view math as a set of rules to memorize, so they learn to dislike the subject, says Sharon. Students need to see their math skills as tools for use in Gods world.

The primary goal of math instruction is to teach students to be problem solvers and critical thinkers who can apply mathematical ideas to a wide variety of situations. This goal is much different from instruction that relies on an aptitude for memory recall and drill. In order to teach for understanding, you may need to rethink the way you approach math, Sharon says. Youre teaching with a new goal, and that requires some positive changes. This seminar will provide ideas for teaching your student to understand and apply math effectively. During the seminar, Sharon will demonstrate how to solve a multiplication, problem using math manipulatives.

Sharon Fishers love for teaching children shaped her life from her first years of college. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and an M.A. in Elementary Education from Bob Jones University. She has 14 years of full-time teaching experience in the elementary classroom and currently serves as curriculum coordinator for Bob Jones Elementary School and as an elementary author for BJU Press. She has contributed to a variety of elementary educational materials and has presented workshops nationally and internationally on a variety of elementary-level subjects and teaching methods. She is listed in Whos Who Among American Teachers.

Join Sharon Fisher and the CHART team on Thursday, April 14, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. EST for the next CHART online seminar. The seminar is free, and the only software requirement is a web browser and Adobe Flash. Visit BJUPress.com/go/teaching-math to sign up for a free login or view information about future seminar topics. You can also view previous seminars from the CHART archives.

CHART online seminars are hosted by BJU Press. BJU Press exists to encourage Christian character in students and promote academic excellence through the provision of K4grade 12 educational materials and support services. In addition to textbooks and materials, we offer homeschool testing services, distance learning programs, and other homeschool resources.

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3dcart and Ordoro Team up to Enhance Holiday Sales for Online Retailers

Austin, TX and Tamarac, FL (PRWEB) September 15, 2011

Order fulfillment service Ordoro is teaming up with ecommerce software provider 3dcart to extend integrated inventory management to the 10,000+ retailers using that platform. With this new partnership, retailers on 3dcart will get full access to Ordoro's rich feature set that includes cross channel retailing across Amazon and eBay.

Ordoro offers a cloud-based solution for small ecommerce merchants to streamline order fulfillment and inventory management functions. The company helps online retailers grow their business by spending less time processing orders or tracking inventory or dealing with confusing IT systems, and instead focusing that time and energy on growing their sales.

We are seeing a trend among small businesses to sell across as many marketplaces as possible, and Ordoro makes it really easy to do that, said 3dcart CEO Gonzalo Gil. The addition of Ordoro to the 3dcart service suite will help save time and money for online retailers across the globe.

U.S. e-retailers sold $ 4.53 billion during the Thanksgiving week of 2010 blowing past the projections of many analysts. If last year's holiday season is any indication, the 2011 holiday season is expected to bring a windfall. And ecommerce merchants are gearing up for one more record-breaking year. For many businesses, preparation includes creating new marketing campaigns, building up the right amount of inventory in their warehouses and streamlining their activities to make order fulfillment easy.

Ordoro co-founder and CEO Jagath Narayan elaborated: The holiday season is the busiest time for online stores, and Ordoro presents a way to run things smoother. This new partnership with 3dcart will help us expand our service and the Ordoro brand to an entirely new audience of retailers.

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Real-Time Bidding and Access to Largest Media Inventory Put Ozonion at Forefront of Online Advertising Market

New York, NY (PRWEB) September 30, 2011

Ozonion U.S. Corp. is set for the global launch of the second generation of its online advertising platform on September 30th to deliver access to the latest trends in the online advertising market and respond to evolving market needs. The launch will include the unveiling of the new version of the Ozonion website, as well an online advertising platform that could very well change the way online advertising is conceived from the largest to the smallest online advertisers.

The Ozonion platform gathers the various elements from the online advertising value chain to offer a one-stop solution for online advertisers in a market where the distance between advertisers and online media has been the dominating factor. The incorporation of real-time bidding (RTB) technology into the platform has further lengthened Ozonions reach after sealing strategic partnerships with the most important players in RTB today: Appnexus, AdMeld, and OpenX Market. These strategic partnerships alone are worth a total of some 1 trillion online impressions per day offering what is perhaps the most extensive access to online media inventory available in todays market.

Ozonions first public outing in the U.S. came at the 2011 edition of ad:tech San Francisco where the company attracted the attention of many other IT industry pillars including Google, Microsoft Advertising, and Yahoo!. The global start-up also seized the occasion to streamline integration with major e-commerce platforms like Magento, Shopify, Volusion, and BigCommerce to improve the spectrum of services that Ozonion offers to online vendors.

Ozonion gives online advertisers the power to create, publish, and optimize their own campaigns through a series of simple steps aimed at optimizing budgets and increasing ROI. The platforms intuitive user interface permits online advertisers to create and go to market with an unlimited number of ads and landing pages created automatically from a variety of templates. The ads and landing pages go to market simultaneously in a process that reduces time to market from weeks to days. Online advertisers choose the where and how each campaign is published then the campaigns are automatically managed by an optimization engine that eliminates the ads and landing pages with the lowest click through and conversion rates. Ozonion then links the best performing ads to the best performing landing pages in a process that ensures increases in customer conversion rates of up to 150%. According to Ozonion CEO, Fabio La Manna, the mechanism for the optimization of each media source automatically sets the best criteria for each decision, making ads and landing pages that provide better results and campaigns more profitable.

Ozonion began operations in 2009 with the mission of making the online advertising market more accessible to online advertisers, and giving them a better ROI for their online advertising campaigns. The company now has bases of operations in North America, Europe, and South America.

Those interested in learning more about Ozonion can visit the Ozonion website. Other useful addresses include sales(at)ozonion(dot)com, and pr(at)ozonion(dot)com.

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Macintosh Online Poker Tournaments Are Receiving A Huge Response From Mac and iMac Users

(PRWEB) January 7, 2006

Mac users are excited about finally being able to play online poker tournaments, thanks to http://www.maconlinepoker.com/. The poker software is free, and requires no downloading or installing. All the Macintosh compatible poker games work right in the user's web browser.

Online poker tournament popularity has exploded alongside televised poker tournaments like the World Series of Poker and the World Poker Tour.

Until recently, Mac and iMac users were left out of the poker boom, because there was no poker software available. Now there is a frequently updated Mac poker tournament section found at http://www.maconlinepoker.com/mac-poker-tournaments/index.html.

"It's so much fun," said one happy Mac user. "Now I'm playing online poker on my Mac every day, and I'm even winning some money on the side. I'm so glad I found http://www.maconlinepoker.com/."

Because of the ease of setting up the Mac online poker game, almost anyone can play.

"It's really very easy," said the site's CEO. "We made sure that anyone's grandmother could come to the site and play. It's as easy as signing up, logging in, and picking a game."

Most Mac users are happy that there's no special software to install to play the poker games. Now they can play online poker for fun or for money and join the huge online poker tournaments.

"Often nowadays, the tournament jackpots reach 1 million dollars," according to the CEO. "Prize pools are growing exponentially with the amount of new players coming online. Mac users are finally able to get in on the action."

http://www.maconlinepoker.com/ has been providing Mac compatible online poker tournaments with great success, and has easily become the industry leader for Mac and iMac users.

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Mac & Mac Sales Offering Customers "Free Shipping" on All Online Purchases

BOCA RATON, FL (PRWEB) January 9, 2006

Mac & Mac Sales, a technology products retailer featuring Apple Macintosh products and offering a unique combination of high level expertise, customer friendly service and a large selection of Apple Macintosh products at discounted prices, is proud and excited to announce the launch of it's new and improved online store, http://www.macmacsales.com. Now customers can purchase any Mac computers or accessories online, ensuring a completely safe transaction.

To celebrate the launch, Mac & Mac Sales is offering customers "Free Shipping" on all online purchases over $ 999.00. To take advantage of this offer, simply place an order on http://www.macmacsales.com, no coupon or special code is required. Mac & Mac Sales offers a unique combination of high level expertise, customer friendly service and a large selection of Apple-Macintosh products at discounted prices.

About Us: For more than 8 years, Mac & Mac Sales has been selling Mac Computers and products to thousands of customers in the USA, Canada and Europe. Recently expanding operations online on e-Bay and at Macmacsales.com . With an easy to browse, large selection of PowerMac, iBook, Powerbook, eMac and iMac computers, always in stock and ready for shipping! all at discount prices. Mac & Mac Sales also operates a Warehouse distribution Center in Boca Raton, FL from which all orders are shipped.

Contact Info: Sandy Lopez

Sales & Marketing Director

(561) 828-2419

http://www.macmacsales.com

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Texas Hold'Em Game For Mac and iMac Users Finally Available Online

Vancouver, Canada (PRWEB) January 10, 2006

Macintosh users are flocking to http://www.maconlinepoker.com/ in record numbers, ever since the company recently announced that they have launched their Mac online poker software. Mac users are no longer left out of the online poker boom, thanks to the free poker software found on the website.

"The popularity of online poker has simply exploded over the past year and a half, right alongside with televised poker tournaments such as the World Series of Poker and the World Poker Tour," said the site's CEO. "We realized that Mac and iMac users were being left out, and so we decided to provide Mac poker access directly through our website."

Response to the games has been overwhelming, according to the same source.

"It turns out that Macintosh users are pretty darn poker hungry," said the CEO. "We are receiving emails every day now, thanking us for opening up the world of online poker to Mac users."

"It's as easy as signing up for an account, logging in, and picking a game. We made sure it would be easy for the average internet user to sign up and play with no potential hassles."

The software hosted on http://www.maconlinepoker.com/ is easy to use, and requires no downloading or installing to use it. All the poker games work right in the users web browser, whether they're using Safari, Firefox, Netscape, Internet Explorer, or any other browser.

The games allow Mac and iMac users to join the online Texas Hold'Em boom, and play poker with other people from all over the world.

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Main Street Fair Presents a New Profit Center for Online Buyers and Sellers Through Easy-to-Use Classified Ads and Auctions Site

Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. (Vocus) June 12, 2009

A new easy-to-use online auction and classified ads site that serves as a profit center for buyers and sellers, while providing a platform for raising funds for schools, is making its debut this week.

Main Street Fair is a no- or low-cost classified ads and online auction site with categories ranging from free stuff to used electronics to cars, which contributes a percentage of its income to schools sellers choose across America. The concept is a result of a single mother of an 11-year-old who became frustrated by dismal education funding and also realized that people don't have the money to continually make school contributions.

"My goal was to create an online auction and classified ads site that is easy for people to understand and use, yet supports education without costing users anything extra," said Lisa Porter, CEO/President, Main Street Fair. "It's a winner's circle: Main Street Fair donates to the schools, sellers get rid of things they don't want and buyers find great deals. Now, people can make an impact on education simply by doing what they would do anyway--buying and selling."

Main Street Fair also is intended to give college students a break by offering textbook listings for free.

"It's hard enough for students to deal with the rising cost of education so they need all the help they can get," said Porter. "By making it possible to list books for free, college students won't have to pay for typical markups. Textbooks are a huge expense as it is."

Companies can also promote themselves using Main Street Fair's banner ad program, which may be linked to their website. This in itself could increase their website traffic dramatically. Additionally, advertisers will have access to a detailed statistical report to monitor banner and text ads using real-time information. This comprehensive report includes the number of impressions, clicks and click through rate (CTR) to keep ads performing at their maximum potential.

Main Street Fair also expects to draw a large number of storefronts, charging an introductory offer of only $ 15 per month with unlimited listings. By offering storefront owners a variety of templates to choose from, a unique online address, logo upload capabilities, and much more, people can virtually have their own online auctions and classified ads site without the cost or liability of ownership.

"Main Street Fair is exceptionally straightforward and simple to use," said Porter. "Even opening a storefront doesn't require additional training."

As customers benefit, so will education. The more people that use Main Street Fair to buy and sell, whether through its classified ads or auctions, the more money the schools will earn.

"Main Street Fair is starting on the ground floor and, over time, expects to generate significant ongoing revenue for schools," said Porter. "The site benefits buyers, sellers, schools and students."

The company is headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita. For more information on Main Street Fair, please call (877) 797-1398 or log on to http://www.mainstreetfair.com.

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Online Student Video Competition Encourages High School Students to Share Their Views on Education

Hollywood, FL, (PRWEB) October 9, 2009

"Your School, Your Documentary," a new high school student video contest on Facebook, gives students a chance to tell the world how technology impacts education at their school.

The high school online video competition kicks off a new digital platform, Project New School, for students to participate in discussions about the future of education. Additionally, "Your School, Your Documentary" provides a creative outlet for students to express their opinions and observations about their high school to Facebook audiences worldwide.

The "Your School, Your Documentary" online student video competition invites high school students to create a mini-documentary, between 30 seconds and three minutes in length, and takes place entirely on Facebook. Students post their short high school videos to the social networking site, where other Facebook users will view and vote for their favorites.

Students are directed to create a film about their high school, their education, their story - something they're passionate about - the more creative, the better. Need more information?

MacBook Pro laptops will be awarded to video competition winners in two categories: Judge's Choice and Viewers' Choice. Nine runners-ups will receive Flip UltraHD video cameras. As an added bonus, an iPod shuffle will go to the first 10 students who submit a film, and a free T-shirt emblazoned with the word "FILMMAKER" will go to the first 400 students who submit a film.

For detailed online video contest rules, visit Prizes & Rules. The contest is open to high school students ages 14 to 18 living in the United States. Video entries must be submitted by Nov. 5, 2009. On November 16, 2009, films will be posted on Facebook for viewing and the Judge's Choice Award nominees will be named. Viewers' Choice Award voting also begins at this time. Voting will take place on Facebook between Nov. 16 and Dec. 11. The winning student videos will be announced on the Project New School Facebook page in January.

Project New School is an exciting, new, interactive venue on Facebook for high school students to share their thoughts and views about the future of education. It's a place for students to share, learn and be heard. Project New School is sponsored by Kaplan Virtual Education, a pioneer in personalized online education.

Kaplan Virtual Education (KVE), a leading provider of online sixth through 12th grade education, offers flexible, individualized, high-quality curriculum and instruction to promote student success. KVE operates public and private schools that provide a wide variety of accredited learning options for middle and high school students, schools and school districts. Kaplan Virtual Education offers public school options in California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Kansas, Arizona, Idaho, Wisconsin and Florida. KVE private schools, which are available to students across the nation, include Kaplan College Preparatory School, Kaplan High School and Kaplan University High School. KVE is accredited by AdvancED.

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Sloan-C Honors Effective Practices in Online and Blended Education

Newburyport, MA (PRWEB) October 18, 2011

The Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C), an association of individuals, institutions and organizations of higher education committed to quality online education, will present its 2011 Effective Practice Awards at the 17th Annual Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning on November 11, 2011, in Orlando, Florida.

These practices were selected for recognition because they provide evidence of innovation and replicability. The practices advance the goals of access, learning effectiveness, faculty and student satisfaction and scalability.

The 2011 Effective Practice Award winners are:

bPortfolios: Blogging for Reflective Practice, by David Wicks, Andrew Lumpe, Henry Algera, Kris Gritter, Helen Barrett and Janiess Sallee, Seattle Pacific University

Continual Reinforcement and Practice Enhance Learner Success, by Jen Krueger and Kolleen Barnes, Cuyahoga Community College

Open Content and Courses: Food Safety Resources for Developing Countries, by Karen Vignare, Gwyn Shelle, Sunnie Kim, Deepa Thiagarajan, Leslie Bourquin, Michigan State University

UCF's Online Faculty Readiness Assessment, by Tom B. Cavanagh, University of Central Florida

The Sloan-C Effective Practice Awards Selection Committee members are Darrell Naylor-Johnson, Vice President for SCAD eLearning, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD); Alexandra M. Pickett, Associate Director, State University of New York, SUNY Learning Network; C. DeWitt Salley, Jr., Consultant; Shari McCurdy Smith, Associate Director, Center for Online Research and Service, University of Illinois, Springfield; Kaye Shelton, Associate Professor, Educational Leadership, Lamar University; and Janet C. Moore, Chief Knowledge Officer, The Sloan Consortium, non-voting committee chair.

Details about the awards are available at http://sloanconsortium.org/effective.

Information about the 17th Annual Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning is available at http://sloanconsortium.org/aln.

ABOUT SLOAN-C

The Sloan Consortium is an institutional and professional leadership organization dedicated to integrating online education into the mainstream of higher education, helping institutions and individual educators improve the quality, scale, and breadth of online education. Membership in the Sloan Consortium provides knowledge, practice, community, and direction for educators. Originally funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Sloan-C is now a non-profit, member sustained organization. Join with Sloan-C to lead higher education in meeting social needs for affordable access, quality innovations, and teaching and learning excellence.

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New Suite of Online Tools Launches For Owners of Vacation Rentals

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 17, 2010

ManageYourVacationRentals.com, a private-label property management software solution for owners of vacation rentals, today announced the launch of its family of websites designed to help owners of vacation rentals and small property management firms with all aspects of online vacation rental management, including: Website Creation, Private-Label Online Availability Calendars, Real-Time Online Booking and Reservations Management, Credit Card Processing, Travel and Damage Insurance and distribution of an owners vacation properties to a Global Distribution Network of affiliates, Travel Agents, Resort Associations, Property Managers, Property Developers, Real Estate Companies, Travel Indexes and more.

ManageYourVacationRentals.com offers these online tools to owners of vacation rentals at no-up-front cost and makes standalone use and/or integration of their tools into independent websites a simple process requiring no website programming knowledge on the part of the vacation home owner.

For owners of vacation rentals looking to keep a larger part of their rental property income, ManageYourVacationRentals.com has all of the tools and resources needed to make the transition from a property management company and ongoing administration easy, said Glenda Capeling Mills, founder of ManageYourVacationRentals.com.

Weve constructed ManageYourVacationRentals.com, and our other sites, to help vacation home owners at all stages and experience levels from those who are just contemplating taking over their property management firms role, to those who have been successfully renting their property online themselves for years, and are in need of time-saving functionality to streamline activities such as updating their online availability calendars, online booking and payment processing, rental terms acceptance, the check-in and check-out processes, and even management of housekeeping staff.

ManageYourVacationRentals.com is one of four websites launched today. Owners of vacation rentals only need to sign up with one of the individual sites to receive the full benefits of all sites. The full suite of websites includes:

ListYourVacationRentals.com: lets owners of vacation rentals build the most robust, powerful website to promote their home(s) - with advanced features and tools that match or exceed most property management firms' sites - in 20 minutes - with zero up-front costs.

MarketYourVacationRentals.com: provides owners of vacation rentals managing their own rental marketing activities with professional marketing tools and distribution partnerships that will increase their property's visibility and increase the number of rentals they can generate online, with a single listing to manage.

ManageYourVacationRentals.com: gives owners of vacation rentals professional-grade technology solutions that automate the time-consuming aspects of managing, booking and renting their vacation properties - with zero up-front investment costs.

StayInOwnerVacationRentals.com: provides robust search capabilities for vacationers looking to rent a privately owned vacation property, often at similar pricing to a small hotel room, across the United States and the Caribbean.

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