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Pedata RV Applauds Government's Decision to Distribute Federal Grants to RV Manufacturers

Lanham, MD (Vocus) August 12, 2009

The economy is beginning to turn around. RV rentals have exceeded last year’s and motorhome sales are starting to pick up. Add to that .4 billion in federal grants for next-generation, fuel-efficient vehicles and it’s clear the RV industry could have a future if they jump on the bandwagon.

Among the companies poised to receive federal grants are Monaco Coach in Indiana, Allison Transmission, in Indianapolis; Delphi, in Kokomo; and Magna, in Muncie, reports RV Business. The money comes at a time when job losses have been high in Elkhart County, home of the RV. The federal grant money will secure thousands of jobs and help support a turning economy.

“Out of this tough economy we’ll see some really great innovations in the industry,” says Clint Ethington of Pedata RV Center. “The RV companies that look to the future with newer, greener, more efficient technologies are the companies to watch.”

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For more information on Pedata RV Center or current trends in the RV industry contact Clint Ethington, General Manager, at clint(at)pedatarvcenter.com or by phone at: 1-888-545-8314 or 520-807-0900. Or visit Pedata RV Center online at www.pedatarv.com.

Salute to the Air Commando Family Dinner to be Held in Fort Walton Beach, FL Benefiting Children of Fallen Special Operations Personnel

Tampa, FL – Special Operations Warrior Foundation is hosting a special event honoring the Air Commando Family at the Emerald Coast Conference Center, November 16.

The “Salute to the Air Commando Family” dinner pays tribute to the rich heritage of the “Quiet Professionals” of the Air Force Special Operations command and honors the sacrifices of those men and women and the families who have magnificently stood by their side.

The home of the Air Commandos, the Air Force Special Operations Command at Hurlburt Field, Fla., has been the starting point of many memorable unconventional warfare operations, such as Doolittle’s carrier-based bombing raid in Tokyo and the 1970 Son Tay prisoner of war rescue raid in Vietnam. Today’s Air Commandos find themselves in support of the Global War on Terror and other conflicts around the globe. Many past Air Commandos have chosen to retire close to Hurlburt Field, and will be attending this event.    

The Special Operations Warrior Foundation has its roots at Hurlburt Field where the “Bull Simons Scholarship Fund” was established in 1980 after the Iranian hostage rescue attempt. The fund was originally created to provide college educations for the 17 children surviving the nine special operators killed or incapacitated at Desert One.

The “Bull Simons Scholarship Fund” has since grown into the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides full college education grants, not loans, to the surviving children of special operations personnel killed in a training accident or operational mission. The Foundation has seen 102 of its students graduate college, and currently has 125 students enrolled in colleges and universities across the country, and another 400 children who have been pledged a college education.

“It is an incredible gift to be able to provide a college education to children who did nothing but wake up one morning, kiss their parent good-bye…and never to see them again,” said John T. Carney, President, Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

“We want all the men and women of the Special Operations community to know that the Warrior Foundation and its caring and benevolent supporters will be there to support the children they leave behind,” explained Carney, a retired Air Forces Special Operations Colonel.

Guest speakers include: Major General James L. Hobson, Jr., former Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command. Hobson is an accomplished Air Force Special Operations pilot with more than 6,500 flying hours and the recipient of the distinguished MacKay Trophy for the most meritorious flight of the year for Operation Urgent Fury: Grenada Rescue Mission, 1983.

Valerie Chapman, widow of Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman, is also scheduled to speak. As a combat controller, Tech Sgt. Chapman requested close air support during the 17-hour grueling battle in Afghanistan again Al Qaeda, March 4, 2002. He was responsible for requesting the helicopter that extracted the stranded team and aircrew members. Although he lost his life along with six other special operations personnel on what is now called “Roberts Ridge,” Tech Sgt. Chapman was awarded the Air Force Cross and the Purple Heart. Tech. Sgt. Chapman left behind two daughters.

The “Salute to the Air Commando Family” dinner is open to the public. General admission tickets, 0 per person, can be purchased online at www.acteva.com/go/specialops Tickets will not be available at the door.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Edie Rosenthal for corporate sponsorship information at (302) 733-0630 or for additional information or to make a donation, please visit www.specialops.org.

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InstantAmber Helps Upromise Members Protect Their Children and Save Money for College

InstantAmber (www.instantamber.com) is proud to announce that it has teamed up with Upromise, the largest private source of college funding contributions, to help families save instantly on a child safety service and education. Now, Upromise’s ten million members can access InstantAmber’s service, which offers a reward for college when you sign up for Instant Amber’s program through 05/31/09. After the promotional offer ends, Upromise members will receive a reward for college!

“Upromise was, is and shall continue to be the easiest and smartest way for parents to save for their children’s college education. InstantAmber and Upromise share a common mission of providing unique and valuable service to parents and their children, and we’re excited to expand the cash back rewards for their members.” Matt Berman, Founder, InstantAmber

“InstantAmber.com is a critical resource to help ensure the safety and protection of children in America and in partnering with Upromise, provides a critical program that Upromise members can take advantage of while at the same time helping families save money for college,” says Tony Buglione, Business Development Manager, Upromise.

InstantAmber is excited to offer Upromise’s members cash for their children’s college savings accounts. InstantAmber is found in two categories: Baby, Kids & Toys: Baby Gear and Services: General services. To locate InstantAmber on Upromise’s website, please visit www.shop.upromise.com and search by using the Keyword “InstantAmber” or look in the categories mentioned above.

About Upromise:

Launched in April 2001, today Upromise is a major, private source of college funding contributions in America, with over 10 million members and more than 5 million in member rewards. Membership is free and can help families save money for college while making everyday purchases of products and services at more than 21,000 grocery and drug stores, 10,000 gas stations, 8,500 restaurants and over 600 online shopping sites. Upromise participating companies include Bank of America, ExxonMobil Corporation, Bed Bath & Beyond®, McDonald’s®, JCPenney.com, LandsEnd.com, Sears.com, and hundreds of others. Upromise also makes it easy for families to start their own college savings strategy through tax-advantaged 529 college savings plans offered through Upromise Investments, Inc. or by using Upromise contributions to help pay down eligible student loans. Upromise is a wholly owned subsidiary of SLM Corporation (NYSE: SLM), commonly known as Sallie Mae, the nation’s leading provider of saving-and-paying-for-college programs. Upromise is headquartered in Newton, Mass., and has more than 350 employees. For additional information, visit upromise.com.

About InstantAmber:

InstantAmber is a web-based gathering, storage, and delivery service that enables law enforcement to retrieve critical data and photos in the event of a missing child emergency. The concept for InstantAmber was born in 2008, as the result of Matt Berman’s experience when his young daughter went missing during a family vacation. His deep concern about the national tragedy of missing children led him to create InstantAmber, ensuring that parents have access to the best possible tool in the event of a missing child emergency. Please visit InstantAmber.com.

Vasrue.com Announces College Grant for Children of Military Involved in Iraq War

Dependents with parents in the military are receiving help from Vasrue.com, a leading, content-rich Internet portal. Today Vasrue.com announced the launch of its ,000 college grant to be awarded to a qualifying dependent of an active soldier whose area of operation concentrates in the Iraq War or Afghanistan. This grant is in honor of Army SPC. Roy Russell Buckley and Army SPC. Gavin J. Colburn, both killed in action.

For award consideration, applicants must have a mother or father in the military who is or has been actively stationed in Iraq or Afghanistan between January 1, 2003 and August 1, 2006. Applicants must also submit a 200-300 word essay describing the history of the purple heart and its significance to them. Applicants cannot be employees, vendors, contractors or partners of Vasrue.com.

“We’re thrilled to launch this new scholarship fund for dependents of Operation Iraqi Freedom soldiers,” states Clinton Douglas IV, CEO and co-founder of Vasrue.com. “The war effects us all, especially the soldiers’ family, friends and dependents. Operation Iraqi Freedom has particularly taken a toll on the children of active soldiers. This grant is just one way Vasrue.com is contributing to their future success and well-being while honoring two unforgettable, honorable fallen soldiers, Army SPC. Roy Russell Buckley and Army SPC. Gavin J. Colburn.” Douglas served with both soldiers in Iraq, each being in his unit. He worked as a Team Leader with Army SPC. Buckley and Human Resources NCO with Army SPC. Colburn, who had just completed basic training.

Army SPC. Roy Russell Buckley (“Buck”) of the 685 Transportation Company was killed in action on April 22, 2003 traveling in a convoy aboard an M818 truck. His body was found on the side of the road after a vehicle accident. He’s survived by two daughters. Army SPC. Gavin J. Colburn, member of the 542 Transportation Company, was killed in action at the young age of 20 on April 22, 2005. Colburn was stationed during the Iraq War traveling in a convoy vehicle along a supply route when an improvised explosive device detonated nearby. Colburn saved the lives of many nearby soldiers before losing his own life.

Grant applications for dependents of the military involved in the Iraq War or in Afghanistan will be accepted now through October 15, 2006 with winner notification no later than November 30, 2006. The winner must present a copy of their qualifying DD-214 and orders. To submit your application, please visit http://grants.vasrue.com.

About Vasrue.com

Launched in 2001, Vasrue.com, pronounced vahs • roo meaning ‘journey to your dreams’, realized more than 1.2 million page hits and astounding first-year gross sales using aggressive marketing and promotional efforts. Since this time, the company has grown and expanded its offerings, staying true to its goal of simplifying its customer’s life and offering an exceptional shopping experience. It aims to become one of the worlds’ largest Internet search portals.

Contact:    

Clinton Douglas IV, CEO and Co-founder

Vasrue.com

574-202-5523

www.Vasrue.com

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Free "Scholarship of the Day" Service Gives College Bound Students New Hope

The picture for many grads isn’t what they expected.

For more and more students, the dream of college is turning into a nightmare. College finances have changed so dramatically over the last 3 years that many students find themselves having to ‘just settle’. Those chasing elite private schools are ‘settling’ on public schools, those hoping for a top-rate public university are ‘settling’ on local community colleges – at least for a few years.

According to a recent study by the National Association for College Admission Counseling, more than 70 percent of high schools reported sacrificing their ‘dream school’ for more affordable options. Approximately 60% of schools said more students chose a public university rather than a private one, and 37 percent said more selected community college instead of a four-year school.

The main driver – finances, and it is coming from both sides. Deep dives in the stock market have driven down family educational savings plans and colleges have raised tuition and fees at rates more than double that of inflation, creating a perfect storm college students must navigate.

To weather the storm, many students are taking summer classes at lower cost schools or starting in ‘bargain’ schools as a starting point. For some, dream schools are pushed to being a future dream for possible grad school. Financial aid advisers are hearing this story every day as students search for scholarships to help.

It appears to be middle-class students that are getting hit the worse. Those with money can afford their choice university and have no worries; those who can’t afford to attend are getting the bulk of financial aid. This has caused it to become more important than ever before for students to leverage all available resources in finding possible financial aid for college.

Scholarships and grants are generally considered the ‘holy grail’ of financial aid. Most of these do not require the funds to be paid back as long as the student qualifies. However, they are often difficult to find and win. Rapid Guide’s student financial aid advice site FinancialAidTips.com is helping change that. They have declared July 4 as an “Independence Day” of another kind. An independence from high college costs.

On July 4, they launched a new, free scholarship website listing their “Scholarship of the Day”. Each day, new scholarships are reviewed and a selected scholarship programs will be provided along with a description and how to apply for college scholarships. Students can quickly and easily see if they qualify and could potentially win the award. According to spokesperson Darby Binder, “Our organization helps students entering college, so, we hear a lot about the impact of the economy. We know there is a lot of financial aid that goes unclaimed or has very little competition. Our goal is to make more of it known so students can find scholarships and increase their chance of attending the college they dreamed about.”

The site can be found at www.scholarships.financialaidtips.com. Not all scholarships will apply to all readers. That makes it important to check the new scholarship each day. FinancialAidTips.com has made that easy by providing the ability to subscribe to a daily email or RSS feed of the posting. Darby adds, “We want as many students, publications, organizations and other websites as possible to help us get the word out on these scholarships, so we encourage sharing. We know there are plenty of scholarships to go around, so just stick with it and you should find one”.

Harvard Scholar Gives Talk on Challenge of Educating Leaders

Harvard scholar and University Grants Committee Member Professor William Kirby today (22 April) gave a talk on the topic of “Educating Leaders: Challenges for Hong Kong and Greater China in the 21st Century” on the campus of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU).

Professor Kirby is warmly welcomed by PolyU President Professor Timothy W. Tong and staff and students of the University. In his welcoming address, Professor Tong said, “In what way and in what direction should we re-vitalize the undergraduate education so that we could nurture the right leaders for our future. I am sure our audience will be enlightened by Professor Kirby’s insights on educating individuals.”

A historian of modern China, Professor Kirby is the Spangler Family Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School and T. M. Chang Professor of China Studies at Harvard University. He is a Harvard University Distinguished Service Professor. He serves as Director of the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies and Chairman of the Harvard China Fund.

Professor Kirby is no stranger to Hong Kong and he has been serving as a Member of UGC since August 2009. His work examines China’s business, economic, and political development in an international context. His current projects include case studies of contemporary Chinese businesses and a comparative study of higher education in China and the United States. He is Honorary Visiting Professor at Peking University, Nanjing University, Chongqing University, and Fudan University.

The lecture by Professor Kirby has attracted a full house of more than 250 audience comprising staff, students and external guests. It is followed by a round-table discussion between Professor Kirby and senior members of PolyU on issues of higher education.

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