PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/120398.xml PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Security Rated Most Important Public Building Feature http://www.prweb.com/releases/building/security/prweb2246664.htm A nationwide survey conducted by the Society for Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) shows building security to be Americans' most important feature in public buildings. Other features which ranked lower included comfort, fire safety, environmental friendliness and other amenities. In addition to protection from crime and terrorism, buildings must also offer strong fire safety features to provide maximum building security. Security concerns sometimes conflict with fire safety needs. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2009)

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]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/building/security/prweb2246664.htm Hobsons Launches New Features on International Web Site http://www.prweb.com/releases/international/students/prweb2214864.htm Hobsons announced two new features on its leading Web site for college search and information for international students wishing to study in the USA. The new address, USAEducationGuides.com (previously USEduguides.com), will house a new college admissions expert blog, "Admissions Without Borders: Expert Opinions on Studying in the U.S.A.," written by Sally Rubenstone, formerly of College Confidential. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/international/students/prweb2214864.htm New College Admissions Expert Blog at Hobsons' CollegeView http://www.prweb.com/releases/college/blog/prweb1878424.htm A new blog, intended to help students and parents during the college search and admissions process and written by college counseling expert Dave Berry, is now up and running at CollegeView.com. (PRWeb Jan 20, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/college/blog/prweb1878424.htm 50th Anniversary of Chicago's Our Lady of Angels School Fire http://www.prweb.com/releases/school/fire/prweb1659064.htm On December 1, 1958, a fire broke out at the Our Lady of Angels Elementary School in Chicago, Illinois. The fire left 92 children and three nuns dead. Many others were seriously injured. This fire, which occurred 50 years ago, is still one of the deadliest school fires in the history of the United States. (PRWeb Nov 25, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/school/fire/prweb1659064.htm Recession-Resistant Jobs: Free Guide to High-Demand Fire Protection Engineering Careers Available http://www.prweb.com/releases/career/guide/prweb1475914.htm The median salary of fire protection engineers is $98,000 plus benefits, and the demand for qualified engineers outpaces the supply. A free publication, the Guide to Careers in Fire Protection Engineering, is a great starting point for students who already want a career in engineering, but are unsure of which specialty is right for them. (PRWeb Oct 16, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/career/guide/prweb1475914.htm More Jobs than Candidates in Fire Protection Engineering http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1147264.htm The demand for life-saving fire protection engineers is rising, and now exceeds the supply of qualified personnel. Surveys indicate that this imbalance in demand will continue for at least five more years. (PRWeb Jul 27, 2008)

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]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1147264.htm College Confidential Spins Off Counseling Services into College Karma http://www.prweb.com/releases/college/counseling/prweb1021854.htm College Confidential has, as part of being acquired by Hobsons, spun off its college counseling services into a new entity, College Karma. Former College Confidential counselors, Dave Berry and Sally Rubenstone, are now offering their expert college admissions services through their new Web site, www.CollegeKarma.com. College Karma's associate counselors bring a broad range of experience and strengths to their work, including expertise for special needs, international, and performing-arts applicants. (PRWeb Jun 13, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/college/counseling/prweb1021854.htm Four out of Five Americans Wrong: Fire Deaths More Common at Home http://www.prweb.com/releases/fire/safety/prweb692903.htm New survey results show that four out five Americans feel safer from fires at home than in a public building, despite the fact that home fires outnumber all other building fires by over three to one and that most fire deaths and injuries occur in the home. As part of Engineering Week, February 17-23, 2008, SFPE hopes to draw attention to fire safety and the role of fire protection engineers by sponsoring an award for best fire protection engineering at the 2008 National Engineers Week Future City Competition. (PRWeb Feb 12, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/fire/safety/prweb692903.htm Playing With Fire - Homeland Security Funds High School Chemistry Lessons http://www.prweb.com/releases/fire/chemistry/prweb638001.htm The Chemistry of Fire program is being sent to high schools nationwide at no cost to them. The program is a partnership between The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) and Discovery Education, and is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It will teach students the science behind fire as a way for students to fully understand the dangers of fire. (PRWeb Jan 21, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/fire/chemistry/prweb638001.htm College Scholarships for Fire Protection Engineering Students Available, but Not Always Claimed http://www.prweb.com/releases/college/scholarships/prweb557080.htm The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) announced that numerous college scholarships are available for the 2008 academic year. In recent years, many of these scholarships have gone unclaimed. These scholarships give students an opportunity to study fire protection engineering, a field in which the demand for qualified graduates is much greater than the supply. (PRWeb Sep 28, 2007)

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]]> Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/college/scholarships/prweb557080.htm First Reaction to Fire Often Incorrect -- Men, Women React Differently http://www.prweb.com/releases/fire/safety/prweb545491.htm Americans' first reactions to a building fire could place them in greater danger, according to nationwide survey conducted by the Society for Fire Protection Engineers. Only 28 percent of Americans answered that their first action in a fire emergency would be to leave the burning building, which is the safest response. In addition, the survey found that there are significant differences in the way that men and women react to a fire. (PRWeb Aug 8, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 08 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/fire/safety/prweb545491.htm College Scholarship Offered for Campus Visit Reports http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb540133.htm College Confidential, the busiest online college admissions community, is offering a $1,000 scholarship to encourage students and parents who go on campus visits to report their findings in the site's College Visits section. CC's College Visit Section is organized by school and lets readers peruse remarks on topics such as dormitories, campus maintenance, friendliness of students, etc. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/07/prweb540133.htm College Confidential Community Offers 'Rejection Relief' for Students and Parents http://www.prweb.com/releases/college/admission/prweb517760.htm Adding humanity to college admissions: the Web's busiest community for college-bound students and parents, College Confidential, provides a place for the record number of rejected students to commiserate, accepted students to celebrate, and for all to make their final college plans. The community sees its traffic peak during the spring months when decisions are announced, generating over 20 million pageviews and a half-million unique visitors each month. (PRWeb Apr 11, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/college/admission/prweb517760.htm Americans Typically Misjudge Fire Risks, Feel Safer From Fire in Homes vs. High-rise Buildings http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb504593.htm Two thirds of Americans feel safer in their homes than in commercial high-rise buildings, despite the fact that fire-related injuries and deaths are far more common in the home, according to a survey conducted by the Society for Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE). The survey also showed that wealthy Americans think about the risk of fire less frequently than those with lower incomes. (PRWeb Feb 13, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/02/prweb504593.htm Campus Visit Sharing Now Live on College Confidential, Leading College Admissions and Prep Community http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb439501.htm Can't visit a college campus in person, but want to find out what others saw during their campus visit? The Web's leading college admissions community, College Confidential, has added a new feature which allows members to share their college visit experiences. The new campus visit report area lets members rate different aspects of their visit as well as provided detailed comments on individual items and their overall visit. (PRWeb Sep 19, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb439501.htm Since 9/11 World Trade Center Attack, Fire Protection Engineers Boost Building Safety http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb428922.htm The fifth anniversary of 9/11 and the collapse of World Trade Center towers in New York City marks an occasion to evaluate fire protection engineers’ contributions to building safety. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recommended including fire protection engineers in building design teams. The SFPE has worked with colleges and universities to develop fire protection coursework, and has created distance learning programs for those unable to attend in-person courses. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb428922.htm Fire Protection Engineers Hold Some of Highest Paid Engineering Jobs – Expert Estimates Five Job Openings Per Graduate http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb388160.htm Demand is strong for fire protection engineers, with one expert estimating that there are five job openings for every new graduate. Median salary for an entry level fire protection engineer is $55,500, and can approach $100,000 with 6 - 8 years of experience and a master's degree. The Careers in Fire Protection web site offers information on college degree programs, available scholarships, and distance learning opportunities. (PRWeb May 23, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 23 May 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb388160.htm Building Security Tops Comfort, Attractive Design, Fire Safety in Survey http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb350287.htm Security outranked comfort, fire safety, environmental friendliness, and attractive design as the most important building feature in a survey conducted by the Society for Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE). The study also found that almost half of those surveyed felt safer in their home compared to public and commercial buildings. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2006)

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]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb350287.htm College Admissions Forum Becomes High Growth Online Community, Logs Million Messages in Nine Months http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb270631.htm College Confidential's web community has become a leading destination for parents and students seeking college admissions help. Launched in 2001, the discussion forum logged a million new messages just since its redesign in late 2004. Now some colleges and universities are designating official representatives to participate in the discussion. (PRWeb Aug 9, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb270631.htm Indiana VoIP Seminars Will Explain Voice over IP http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/03/prweb215938.htm Two Indiana VoIP briefings intended to answer common questions about http://www.compstar.com/voip/ [Voice over IP] have been scheduled by CompStar Technologies, Inc. and Covad. The no-cost briefings will be held in Indianapolis and Mishawaka (South Bend), IN, and will help business owners and key managers understand what VoIP is and how it can both cut communications costs while improving customer service and flexibility. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2005)

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]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/03/prweb215938.htm Indiana Firm Launches Voice over IP (VoIP) Service, Partners with Covad for Virtual PBX, Call Management, and Data Services with QOS Standards and SLA's http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/02/prweb205172.htm CompStar Technologies has been appointed a Voice over IP (VoIP) partner by Covad. Indianapolis and South Bend, Indiana, will be the sites for free VoIP seminars. Offerings include virtual phone switch (also called IP Centrex or outsourced PBX) services. (PRWeb Feb 4, 2005)

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]]> Fri, 04 Feb 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/02/prweb205172.htm The Ultimate Press Release: CompStar Launches Powerful Tool for Business and Consumer Marketing http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/01/prweb198604.htm The Ultimate Press Release from CompStar Technologies creates media exposure and drives website traffic. Press release optimization and compelling copy maximize news search engine visibility and press coverage. (PRWeb Jan 19, 2005)

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]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/01/prweb198604.htm Early Decision Deferral Reversal Service from College Counseling Firm Offers Hope for ED Deferred Applicants http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/12/prweb186735.htm College Confidential helps deferred students with their college admissions process when they receive a deferral notice from their early decision school. Being deferred means that the student meets the university’s admissions criteria, according to college counselor Dave Berry, but it is important to be sure the applicant has presented his accomplishments in the best possible manner. (PRWeb Dec 8, 2004)

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