Summit Media Group Looks Forward with New Leadership

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 29, 2013

Summit Media Group, Inc. Vice President Joseph Angel is the new President and CEO of the Chicago based corporation. He succeeds co-founder Lloyd Ferguson, who has transitioned to a new role as Consultant for the privately owned business media company.

Summit Publishing Company was founded in 1993 with the creation of Packaging World, a controlled circulation magazine for packaging users that is today the leading media brand in packaging and the flagship title of a business that includes industry magazines, websites and digital properties. The company was renamed Summit Media Group, Inc. in 2010.

Well-known and active in the packaging community, Joe Angels packaging and business press career spans over three decades. He currently serves on the board of the Clemson University Department of Packaging Science, the Deans Executive Committee for Purdue-Calumets School of Technology and the PMMI Hall of Fame Commission. Additionally, he is a member of the Institute of Packaging Professionals, the Business Marketing Association and the American Business Media Association, where he participates on the Chicago Area INFOLocal Group committee. He will continue in his role as Publisher of Packaging World and Contract Packaging magazines.

Comments Angel, Lloyd hired me almost 30 years ago and through the years we have developed a professional relationship and friendship that transcends business. He has been largely responsible for Summit's leadership postion today and I am thrilled that well continue to have his counsel. Im honored to accept my new role at Summit; its one I couldnt embrace without the support and talent of my business partners, Summit Media Group Vice Presidents Jim Chrzan, David Newcorn, Don Neumeister and Patrick Reynolds."

Lloyd Ferguson has enjoyed over forty years in packaging and publishing as a sales executive and business owner. In 2001, the packaging community honored his career-long dedication by inducting him into The Packaging Education Forums Packaging Hall of Fame, the highest distinction bestowed upon packaging professionals by their peers. Always an advocate for higher education, Ferguson facilitated the establishment of two educational scholarships that are awarded annually by Summit, in connection with the Packaging World and Automation World brands. Additionally, he is an active alumnus and Life Trustee of Ohio Wesleyan University.

Regarding the change in command, Summits founding partner shares his thoughts. Joe will provide excellent leadership for Summit Media Group. He has a solid understanding of our business and is well prepared to take the helm. We have an outstanding management team at Summit and I truly believe that our people and our products are second to none in the business press. My new role will allow me to spend more time traveling and enjoying family; I also look forward to being part of Summits continued success, as we head into our third exciting decade.

About Summit Media Group, Inc.

Chicago-based Summit Media Group, Inc. (http://www.summitmediagroup.com) publishes business information for professionals in packaging and manufacturing automation. Media brands include Packaging World, Automation World, Packaging Worlds PACK EXPO Showcase, Healthcare Packaging, and Contract Packaging. Industry-leading websites, apps and digital resources - including newsletters, Playbooks and videos - offer additional business intelligence for subscribers and online audiences. Summit also produces The Automation Conference and owns Web resource GreenerPackage.com.

Summit Media Group Looks Forward with New Leadership
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Even in a Tight Economy, Substantive Legal Jobs are Available on LawCrossing

Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) July 29, 2013

LawCrossing reveals over 45,720 legal jobs on its website that still remain unfilled. Of these, 1296 are in Los Angeles, 1722 in Chicago, 3223 in New York City, 1039 in Houston and 3386 in Washington. This alone reveals that there are substantive legal jobs being created in the country.

It is widely believed that law schools are churning out too many lawyers and the legal industry is not being able to support them. But, LawCrossings data reveals that new jobs are being created in almost all areas of legal practice. Jobs are growing once again after the legal industry lost several jobs between May and June. While only 56.2% of the 2012 class of law school graduates was employed within nine months after earning their graduate degree, the current uptick in hiring reveals that more lawyers will be employed soon, says Harrison Barnes, Chief Executive Officer of LawCrossing.

Many organizations and schools are making efforts to promote law graduates so that a lucrative legal career does not become a shaky proposition for students spending about $ 150,000 on a legal education. The Justice Department for one, has taken a new approach to deal with the cutbacks caused by sequestration. It has begun a pilot program that allows lawyers to gain public service experience while providing valuable support to the Justice Department. The experience attained could help them to further chisel their skills.

Companies wanting to catch up with the Affordable Care Act and other regulations written years ago are now creating a demand for healthcare experts. In this respect, the University of Akron has created a center dedicated to training next generation health care lawyers. Many legal schools are also offering niche courses in infra contract, human rights, cyber crime, law acquaintance, corporate finance, and finance management because much demand for legal professionals lies in these areas.

Hiring has not stagnated. However, it could be that candidates with strong credentials are not being employed, where their talent is required only because they are no searching in the right direction. Working with a capable and experienced legal recruiter helps in answering career dilemmas, especially in a tight economy. Visit http://www.lawcrossing.com/jobs/jobs.html to browse jobs categorically as per state, city and specialization and know how the legal recruiter can make a huge difference in legal job-searches.

About LawCrossing:

LawCrossing is an affiliate of Employment Research Institute, a powerful and comprehensive organization dedicated to help professionals, as well as first timers, finds jobs that will enhance their careers. LawCrossing consolidates every legal job opening it can find in one convenient location. LawCrossing has been on the Inc. 500 twice. The website also offers a three-day free trial to new members.

Even in a Tight Economy, Substantive Legal Jobs are Available on LawCrossing
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The Three Rs for Back to School: Research, Reuse, Revisit

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) July 30, 2013

With families preparing for the back-to-school season and the frenzied shopping sessions that come along with it, Goodwill Industries International is asking parents and students to shop responsibly. In 2010, Goodwill launched the Donate Movement, which asks consumers to think about how donations and shopping for used goods can make a difference to communities and the planet. At Goodwill, donated goods and their resale are transformed into job training and placement programs that help millions of people annually. With that in mind, Goodwill asks families to consider the Three Rs of the back-to-school season.

1. Research: Instead of approaching the back-to-school season with a last-minute dash for the mall, kids and parents can use it as an opportunity to learn about conscientious shopping. At the Donate Movement website (donate.goodwill.org), anyone can easily find out the impact their used goods can have by entering donations into the patent-pending Donation Impact Calculator. For example, three pairs of gently used jeans provide 31 minutes of career counseling. Students can also read exactly how these career counseling classes have helped job seekers in their communities, while younger children can play the Donation Match Game (https://donate.goodwill.org/game) to find out what items can be donated. Parents can enter their zip codes on the site to find out how and where to donate.

2. Reuse: Young people can make an impact during the back-to-school season in three ways. First, they can make room in their closets, bedrooms and backpacks by donating gently used clothing and household items to Goodwill. Second, they can purchase donated items for school so that the value of what they buy will go directly into helping their communities. Third, they can hold donation drives at their local school once the school season starts. Young shoppers can find everything from clothes and school supplies to books, electronics and sports equipment at their local Goodwill stores.

3. Revisit: With families now spending more than ever before on back-to-school shopping, it can certainly help to put off some purchases until later in the year. By returning to Goodwill throughout the school year, parents can make sure theyre only buying items they really need. Returning later also means they can likely find some must-have back-to-school items at deeply discounted prices in just a few months. Throughout the year, families can revisit the Donate Movement site to learn how their donated goods are having an impact, and return to Goodwill to drop off used items and find new ones.

The back-to-school season can be a stressful time for families, said Jim Gibbons, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International. By approaching it as a fun opportunity to learn about the power of donating and to find ways to strengthen our community, children and parents alike can get everything they need for school while knowing theyre doing good by helping others.

ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL

Goodwill Industries International is a network of 165 community-based agencies in the United States and Canada with affiliates in 13 other countries. Goodwill is one of Americas top 25 most inspiring companies (Forbes). Goodwill agencies are innovative and sustainable social enterprises that fund job training programs, employment placement services and other community-based programs by selling donated clothing and household items in more than 2,700 stores and online at shopgoodwill.com. Local Goodwill agencies also build revenue and create jobs by contracting with businesses and government to provide a wide range of commercial services, including packaging and assembly, food service preparation, and document imaging and shredding. In 2012, more than 6.7 million people in the United States and Canada benefited from Goodwills career services. Goodwill channels 82 percent of its revenues directly into its programs and services.

To find a Goodwill near you, use the online locator at locator.goodwill.org, or call (800) GOODWILL. Follow us on Twitter: @GoodwillIntl and @GoodwillCapHill, and find us on Facebook: GoodwillIntl.

CONTACT:

Lauren Lawson-Zilai

Goodwill Industries International

Phone: (240) 333-5266

Lauren.Lawson(at)goodwill(dot)org

The Three Rs for Back to School: Research, Reuse, Revisit
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2013 Release of Ultimate Vocabulary Helps Increase Literacy Levels, Says eReflect

New York City, NY (PRWEB) July 30, 2013

Building vocabulary is an important step in academic, personal, and professional success. With the 2013 release of Ultimate Vocabulary the noted e-learning company eReflect strives to help people to improve their literacy levels. As emphasized in the 2012/13 National Literacy Trust guide for primary schools in the UK, it's important to use a balanced approach in which word recognition skills are matched by attention to comprehension, and that concept forms the basis of the exercises used in Ultimate Vocabulary 2013, says eReflect. In today's statement, eReflect explained that a rich, broad vocabulary has multiple benefits other than the immediate and obvious conversational skills it offers to the possessor. To help people understand the importance of vocabulary building, eReflect discussed three ways an extensive vocabulary improves literacy levels.

First, broadened vocabulary usage immediately means a better understanding of new ideas, especially technological terms. Technological innovations change daily life constantly and without a sound vocabulary, it's easy to get lost in the sheer amount of new tools and concepts technology and other related advancements bring. Technological literacy although not the only important type of literacy is crucial in keeping up with the rest of the world, eReflect pointed out.

The second way in which a rich vocabulary can improve literacy levels is that it helps a person more efficiently communicate at a personal and professional level. Consequently, people interact more competently; at the same time, this competence and confidence encourages literacy. A good vocabulary enables people to eloquently and accurately communicate their ideas and thoughts. This then makes it easier for them to interact with people who are more educated and experienced, and benefit from such fruitful interactions. As the National Literary Trust comments, there is a definite link between literacy and social mobility.

The third most important reason why a broadened vocabulary boosts literacy is that with an extensive vocabulary a person also increases their knowledge capacity. In other words, it allows the learner to more efficiently get their hands on new knowledge otherwise inaccessible due to a limiting vocabulary. An immediate consequence of a wide vocabulary, eReflect stressed, is that a person's career potential is enhanced since an extensive vocabulary functions as a vehicle for emphasizing all other important skills and qualities.

eReflect joins the National Literary Trust in their 2013 initiative by encouraging parents to show children the ways a rich vocabulary can promote literacy, and urges people of all ages to seek ways to broaden their vocabulary and start reaping the benefits this provides them.

For more information on how you can benefit from Ultimate Vocabulary, please visit its official website, http://www.ultimatevocabulary.com.

About Ultimate Vocabulary

Ultimate Vocabulary provides a proven and powerful platform, built to improve anyones vocabulary.

The interactive self-improvement system provides more learning tools than any other program on the market, as well as more information on words.

The Ultimate Vocabulary software provides each and every user with a personal computer tutor. Providing a step-by-step guide to learning a powerful vocabulary, Ultimate Vocabulary is the learning tool everyone can benefit from.

Of course, the software is also backed by eReflects iron-clad money back guarantee.

2013 Release of Ultimate Vocabulary Helps Increase Literacy Levels, Says eReflect
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The School of Internet Marketing Instructor Discusses Outsourcing Secrets

Jersey City, New Jersey (PRWEB) July 29, 2013

Outsourcing has become a hot topic throughout the world and many businesses use it to save money on projects. Professor at The School of Internet Marketing and President of Halyard Consulting, Jonathan Goodman, talked about some of the secrets of outsourcing today on his recent podcast from July 1st, 2013.

Goodman stated that outsourcing has become a way of life for many companies because it is cost-effective. Companies can find many sites on which to post their project to find freelancers to do the work. Goodman mentioned Elance and Fiverr as two he has used. It is important to know which sites to use for different types of work and what projects can be delegated internationally and what ones must use workers in the same country.

"I hire Americans, and I hire Canadians. But at the same time, I hire Kenyans, I hire Greeks. I hire Egyptians for a lot of the work that I need done." - Jonathan Goodman

A secret that Goodman provided for businesses seeking to post projects for freelancers had to do with pricing. He recommended not putting a price on a project to leave it more open for freelancers from all over the world. The difference in a price bid is not an indication of the level of quality but rather a representation of the average salary in that country. Discounting low bids could mean someone was missing out on a top freelancer. Goodman also stressed the importance of keeping a good freelancer once a business finds someone to work with.

To listen to the podcast, please visit: http://halyardconsulting.com/podcast-outsourcing-secrets/

About The School of Internet Marketing

The School of Internet Marketing allows business owners to take control of their web presence in order to develop new leads and customers for just $ 47 per month. The School works to empower business owners with the understanding that a little education can go a long way. It offers a variety of 100% web-based courses for small business owners wanting to learn how to market their business online. Visit http://www.theschoolofinternetmarketing.com to learn more.

About Jonathan Goodman

Jonathan Goodman is a professor at The School of Internet Marketing and the President of Halyard Consulting. He started his career over 20 years ago at the dawn of the Internet age producing websites for Fortune 500 companies. He holds an MBA, an MS, and a BFA. Halyard Consulting is an Internet marketing firm, exclusively focused on WordPress development and search optimization. Jonathan is also the author of the well-received book The World of Internet Marketing and has a weekly podcast by the same name.

Attributions:

http://elance.com

http://fiverr.com

Contacts:

James Martell, VP Business Development

Clearbrook Web Services, Inc./ The School of Internet Marketing

Phone: (604) 535-6352

Email: james(at)theschoolofinternetmarketing(dot)com

The School of Internet Marketing Instructor Discusses Outsourcing Secrets
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Lilly Fenichels Second Solo Exhibition At David Richard Gallery In Santa Fe Features New Black And White Abstract Expressionist Oil Paintings

Santa Fe, NM (PRWEB) July 30, 2013

David Richard Gallery will present Lilly Fenichels newest series of abstract expressionist paintings of poured oil paint and glazes on a smooth synthetic polypropylene support in her second solo exhibition with the gallery. The exhibition, "High Contrast," will be presented August 2 through September 7, 2013 with an opening reception on Friday, August 2 from 5:00 7:00 PM at the gallery located on 544 South Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501, phone 505-983-9555 in the Santa Fe Railyard Arts District.

This newest series of pure abstract paintings by Fenichel features a reductive palette of predominantly black paint on a white support with a rare stroke or two of subtle colora bit of amber, purple, dilute red or neutralized green. The compositions are asymmetric with the black emerging from a corner or one side or the other like a wave of black pigment onto the scene, forever disrupting the serenity of the pure white support. Yet, the reductive compositions are calm and provide solitude as the viewer studies the work and makes a personal interpretation. These paintings are more gestural and less graphic than her earlier series with the same materials, the edges are broken and diffuse with the black pigment fading to white, conveying movement and rhythm.

Lilly Fenichel completed her undergraduate work at Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles and later studied with Hassel Smith at the California School of Fine Artcurrently the San Francisco Art Institute. She has had numerous solo and group exhibitions during her six decade career. A recipient of three International Pollock-Krasner Grants and numerous other awards, her artwork is in the permanent collections of the Harwood Museum, Albuquerque Museum and U. of New Mexico Art Museum along with numerous private and public collections.

David Richard Gallery specializes in post-war abstract art including Abstract Expressionism, Color Field, geometric and hard-edge painting, Op Art, Pop Art, Minimalism, Feminism and conceptualism in a variety of media. Featuring both historic and contemporary artwork, the gallery represents many established artists who were part of important art historical movements and tendencies that occurred during the 1950s through the 1980s on both the east and west coasts. The gallery also represents artist estates, emerging artists and offers secondary market works.

Lilly Fenichels Second Solo Exhibition At David Richard Gallery In Santa Fe Features New Black And White Abstract Expressionist Oil Paintings
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SAE Institute Chicago to Host Martin Atkins BandSmart Weekend Seminar for Aspiring Music Industry Professionals

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 30, 2013

SAE Institute, which was recently recognized as being the best audio engineering school in America by Vibe Magazine, will host Martin Atkins BandSmart Weekend, a comprehensive music business education seminar at its Chicago campus. The event, which will be held on Saturday 8/10 and Sunday 8/11, will cover topics that aspiring music business professionals need to know in order to succeed on their own terms in the industry.

Whether youre a musician, engineer, producer, blogger, publicist, manager, promoter, or student, Martins BandSmart Weekend will turbocharge your pursuits in the music business, says James Thomas, Campus Director of SAE Institute Chicago. Youll learn inside tips, advice, and guidance that will help you to be more productive with your time and more efficient with your efforts.

BandSmart will offer seminars, panels, and presentations on a variety of topics, including: