Category Archives: Education

Author Claren McGivney’s New Book Breathe for Me

Riverton, UT, April 02, 2024 –-Claren McGivney has completed her new book, “Breathe for Me”: a fictional tale about a girl in her senior year, fated by tragedy, where, just beyond, a chilling, enchanting adventure awaits.

Author Claren McGivney is usually found with her head in a book, and that book would be more often than not a romantic adventure full of mystery. She has always wanted to write a novel, and with her debut book, “Breathe for Me,” it has now become a reality.

Claren has loved and studied ancient Celtic folklore and history most of her life. Her father was the true inspiration for this as she was raised in the joy of all things Irish.

When not reading or writing, Claren enjoys cooking, gardening, and playing with her pups. She lives in Utah with her three sons and three granddaughters close by.

Claren writes, “Dylan had yelled something and pulled the steering wheel hard to the right. My head whipped around and hit the side window. Then my stomach flipped over, and I was, like, floating above my seat, and bam! We were rolling! The seatbelt chopped me in half as I grabbed for the dashboard. A loud, screeching metal sound made me shudder, and I bit my tongue. We were sliding on our side, yellow and orange sparks threatening to consume us.”

Author Tim Blaisdell’s New Book An Illustrated History of Athearn Advertising

Rolesville, NC, April 02, 2024 –Tim Blaisdell, a New England native, married father of four, and lifelong train and model railroad enthusiast who remains an avid Athearn collector and historian and is now retired after thirty years of service as a firefighter and fire marshal, has completed his new book, “An Illustrated History of Athearn Advertising: 70 Years- 1947-2017”: a thorough and detailed passion project for model train enthusiasts.

The production of Athearn Trains models has been very well-documented in several books over the years, even since its quite early days. In this work, the progression of the company’s advertising is likewise well-documented. Since 1947, there have literally been thousands of pages of advertising presented to magazine readers. The “Illustrated History of Athearn Advertising” brings out the many styles of ads, the most colorful, and likely some of the best brought to the attention of model railroaders everywhere.

This work is the result of years of scouring the many ads printed in many model railroading magazines since the founding of Athearn Trains. The selected pages of advertising shown in these pages share the many messages detailing the virtues of Athearn models and in many cases follows the pricing of their models over the years.

The very first work documenting Athearn advertising from the very beginning through the company’s seventieth anniversary, this book is a must-have for all model railroaders for deeper insight into the history of Athearn advertising, and the company itself.

A Kids Book About Long-Term Care by Author Jenny Abeling

Portland, OR, April 02, 2024 — Authored by leading long-term care advocate Jenny Abeling and illustrated by prolific cartoonist Mary Matthews, this book is a poignant response to Jenny’s frontline experiences managing a long-term care facility during the heights of the pandemic. As the world grappled with the formidable challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, she witnessed the deep-seated impacts on residents/consumers, families and staff alike.

Sparked by the urgent need to shed a bright light on long-term care — an often unseen and unheard part of our society — Jenny partnered with publishing powerhouse A Kids Co, to produce a book that speaks to all ages and audiences about the importance of long-term care. We are starting a nationwide movement with highly effective organizations Caring Across Generations, SEIU International, Consumer Voice for Long Term Care, Bridge Meadows and Teepa Snow’s Positive Approaches to Care, to educate and inform kids and communities about this important topic.

“A Kids Book About Long-Term Care” is more than a publication; it is a bridge to foster understanding and empathy, kick starting conversations from a young age. Author Jenny Abeling, a passionate advocate for long-term care, draws inspiration from her professional experiences during these turbulent times. “The pandemic underscored the vital need for greater education and dialogue surrounding long-term care, a subject frequently neglected in our local and national conversations. This book serves as a powerful tool to engage readers of all ages, nurturing empathy and compassion for those involved in long-term care,” says Abeling.

The collaborative effort with such stellar partner organizations amplifies and elevates the book’s impact, making “A Kids Book About Long-Term Care” a catalyst for reaching a lot of people, for reshaping societal perceptions on aging and disability, while encouraging a more informed and caring community for us all. By sharing the stories of consumers and workers, the book becomes a gateway for families, educators, and communities to explore this critical topic and ultimately contribute to a more compassionate and empathetic future.

Author Jen Crompton’s New Book Fueling Your Best

Havertown, PA, April 01, 2024 — Jen Crompton, who is a writer, fit-pro, entrepreneur, marketer, and teacher, has completed her new book, “Fueling Your Best: The 90-Day Challenge”: a journey focused on guiding readers toward making incremental changes that will lead to a transformation into their best selves.

Throughout her life, author Jen Crompton has been an advocate for helping others live healthier and happier lives by learning to love fitness, embrace their strengths, and work toward a healthier and more holistic definition of “fitness.” As a lifelong athlete and fitness guru, Jen and her husband, Jeff, opened a fitness studio in 2015 (just six months after their son was born). They had one goal: to provide a welcoming, non-judgmental, and safe space to build a community of like-minded people who wanted to be healthier and happier and have fun getting there.

Through their endeavor, they invited thousands of people into their studio to enjoy boxing fitness, cycle classes, their signature Pedal and Punch, Boxing and Beats, and Cycle and Circuit formats and made a positive impact that transcended beyond their four walls. During the pandemic, Jen launched free virtual fitness classes and online workshops to keep her community healthy and happy while providing a sense of community and purpose.

In addition, Jen launched a Boxing and Brunch program to support young women by empowering them to be confident through fitness, financial education, and general life skills that are often overlooked within the established public-school curriculum. Jen continues to push for change and to encourage every person she encounters to reach their full potential.

Jen writes, “FUELing your best is the idea of feeling fit in all aspects of your life—from your mind to your body, to your soul…and into your pocket. You can only be your best when you feel your best. And you feel your best when you are in control and able to work toward ‘success’ (whatever version of that definition resonates with you) in all aspects of your life.”

She continues, “Know that success is subjective. Your success is yours—it’s what will make you fulfilled and happy. Success is not defined by the amount of money or material things you possess. Instead, it is defined by how complete you feel and happy you are with yourself.”

Lora Mae Miller’s Newly Released Forever and a Day

Anaheim, CA, April 01, 2024 –“Forever and a Day”: a compelling contemporary fiction. “Forever and a Day” is the creation of published author, Lora Mae Miller, a pastor’s daughter and a pastor’s wife who was educated at Southwest Missouri State and the University of Oregon, where she majored in art and psychology.

Miller shares, “The main characters, Shaylene and Matthew, are normal kids who met, fell in love, and answered the call to the mission field in Cuba.

“Their love story is fraught with separation due to war, memory loss (amnesia), and unusual circumstances. God was obviously training them for their sojourn on the mission field.

“Once on the field in Cuba, they come up against many strange people, including witch doctors, who are out to destroy them and their ministry using incantations and witchcraft and all sorts of devious ploys.

“They also encounter storms that ruin their living quarters and allow them to see the love and care of the natives to whom they’ve been ministering. They experience the death of family members and the unexplainable antics of a mysterious white dog.

“This story is based on actual experiences that have occurred and are still happening because God is a God of miracles, and He shows up wherever people know and love Him—and believe—not just one time but Forever and a Day.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Lora Mae Miller’s new book displays an action-packed and concise tale brimming with unexpected twists.

Consumers can purchase “Forever and a Day” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

How The Lion Got a Mane by Michael Terence Publishing

Oxford, United Kingdom, April 01, 2024 –About How The Lion Got A Mane

A children’s book exploring the life of lions.

An extract from the book:
“Lions can live in the desert and get water from plants like the Tsamma Melon.
Each day they need 50 milliliters of water per kilogram they weigh but then can go for four days without drinking at all.

“Lions are carnivores and possess a simple digestive tract.

“Lions will only swim if they need to cross a river or during a hunt with their pride.
World Lion Day is celebrated on 10th August each year.”

How The Lion Got A Mane is available in multiple formats worldwide:
Paperback: 29 pages
ISBN-13: 9781800947078
Dimensions: 21.59 x 0.2 x 21.59 cm
Amazon Kindle eBook: B0CV482JX5
Amazon URL: http://mybook.to/LIONMANE
Published by Michael Terence Publishing, 2024

NJ MED Announces 2024 Annual Education Rankings

New York, NY, April 01, 2024 –NJ MED, a Special Consultative Status member of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), is proud to unveil its 12th annual education rankings for the year 2024. This prestigious list highlights the top 20 education systems from around the globe, showcasing excellence and innovation in the field of education.

For the first time in history, the United States of America has secured the top position in NJ MED’s rankings for 2024. This significant achievement reflects the nation’s commitment to academic excellence and its pioneering efforts in embracing new technologies and advancements in STEM education.

Below are the final rankings for the year 2024, based on NJ MED’s comprehensive assessment:

2024 First Quarter Rankings:

1. United States
2. South Korea
3. Sweden
4. Germany
5. China
6. Denmark
7. Netherlands
8. Japan
9. Finland
10. United Kingdom
11. Ireland
12. Slovenia
13. Taiwan
14. France
15. Belgium
16. Australia
17. Norway
18. Canada
19. Iceland
20. Spain

Albert Mitchell, CEO and Founder of NJ MED, commented on this historic achievement, stating, “This represents America’s first attempt to finish first, with new technology and the growing advancement in STEM education.” Mitchell’s remarks underscore the pivotal role of innovative approaches and technological advancements in shaping the future of education.

As part of its partnership with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals education mission (SDG4) to “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” NJ MED remains committed to promoting global education initiatives and fostering collaboration among nations to enhance educational outcomes worldwide.

Seminar on “Demystifying NCLT Practices” held

Hyderabad, 1st April 2024  The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is a premier professional body set up under an Act of Parliament for regulating and developing the profession of Company Secretaries in India and functions under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, The Government of India organized a day-long Seminar on “Demystifying NCLT Practices” on Saturday in the city at Hotel Manohar, Begumpet.

Addressing a press conference on the sidelines of the seminar “Demystifying NCLT Practices” CS B Narasimhan, National President of The ICSI said if the Indian economy becomes $ 30 trillion by 2047 as aspired by the Prime Minister of India, India needs 2 lakh companies secretaries, which is triple the size of Company Secretaries of current 72,000 members.

ICSI enrolls 14000 students every year under various programs and we will be doubling the number this year, Narasimhan shared.

The Institute, being a pro-active body, focuses on the best and top-quality education to students of the Company Secretaries Course and the best quality set standards for CS members. The Institute has over 72,000 members and around 2 lakh students on its roll he added.

ICSI recently entered an MoU with The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), a public trust established by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the regulator of the securities markets in India. The MOU marks the continuation of the long-term association between the two institutes that will facilitate and enhance institutional collaboration in the area of capacity building and collaborative programs in the areas of Compliance, Securities Markets, Law, and governance, Narasimhan informed.

It has MoUs with 141 Universities across India. On Saturday it planned to sign an MoU with Osmania University.

The ICSI International ADR Centre was recently opened at Noida in UP with the intent to facilitate Arbitration, Mediation, and Conciliation at the National and International levels. That is why the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) established its first ICSI International ADR Centre in Noida. It aids the existing judicial structure – helps in the de-clogging of the courts and provides justice at an unparalleled speed. The ADR Centre is ICSI’s attempt to support the nation’s judicial ecosystem thus strengthening the overall governance ecosystem, the National President of ICSI added.

The ICSI will hold its 3rd International Conference on the theme Building Resilient & Sustainable Economies on 5-6 April 2024, in Singapore.

Speaking further he informed that ICSI Institute of Social Auditors was set up. It is a section 8 company, created with the intent of strengthening the social audit and impact assessment, of the social governance ecosystem in the country. The Institute has developed the ICSI Social Audit Standards (ICSI -SAS) covering all 16 activities enumerated under Regulation 292E(2)(a) of SEBI (ICDR), Regulations 2018, to guide in conducting the Social Audit of a Social Enterprise engaged in any of such 16 activities.

To enable the members of ICSI, and other professionals to register as Registered Valuers, ICSI incorporated a not-for-profit private limited company under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, under the name ICSI Registered Valuers Organization (ICSI RVO). ICSI RVO enrolls, educates, trains, and promotes the profession of Registered Valuers as per the Companies (Registered Valuers and Valuation) Rules, 2017.

Company Secretary’s profession got huge recognition to be the Insolvency professionals. ICSI has set up the ICSI Institute of Insolvency Professionals (ICSI IIP), a frontline regulator registered with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. ICSI IIP is registered under section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Institute of Company Secretary of India (ICSI).

ICSI also lends a helping hand to startups. ICSI rolled out a unique initiative, ‘Start-up & MSME Catalyst’. As seasoned professionals, adept in the legal framework and aptly attuned to the needs of the start-ups, Company Secretaries can extend support in almost all arenas of Start-ups right from their registration, to Accounting, Tax, and Finance, and even Investment / Fund Raising not to mention affirming legal compliance.

UGC recognizes Company Secretary Qualification as equivalent to a PG Degree, the National President stated. Similarly, UKENIC – the UK’s National Agency benchmarked the ICSI qualification

Sardar Taranjit Singh Elected as the Chairperson of ABAPEI

Kolkata,1st April 2024 The educational landscape in West Bengal welcomed a new era of cooperation and advocacy as Sardar Taranjit Singh, Managing Director of JIS Group, acquired the role of Chairperson of the All Bengal Association for Private Educational Institutions (ABAPEI). Members of ABAPEI, including Vicar General Father Dominic Gomes, Dr. M.P. Rozario, Mrs. Indrani Ganguly, Mrs. Neeta Kanoria, Mrs. Sucharita Roy Choudhary, Mr. Romi Bhandari, Sardar Rajendra Singh, and Mr. Imran Zaki, extended their heartfelt congratulations to Sardar Taranjit Singh at the JIS corporate office in Kolkata. The occasion was graced by the presence of distinguished personalities from the JIS Group, including Sardar Haranjit Singh, Joint Managing Director, Sardar Simarpreet Singh, Director, Sardar Harinderpal Singh, Trustee, Mrs. Bratati Bhattacharya, Director of Management Services, and Mrs. Kamalpreet Kaur, Principal of Narula Public School.

In a significant development for the private education sector, Sardar Taranjit Singh was elected as the Chairperson of ABAPEI. The appointment marked a pivotal moment for private educational institutions in West Bengal as they united under the banner of ABAPEI to address common challenges and promote excellence in education. The establishment of ABAPEI underscored the collective commitment of private educational institutions in West Bengal to collaborate, support, and advocate for the advancement of the education sector. Through ABAPEI, member institutions aimed to bring forward a spirit of solidarity and cooperation, enabling them to address shared challenges effectively and uphold the highest standards of education.

On this occasion, Sardar Taranjit Singh, Managing Director, JIS Group said, “Gratitude fills my heart for the trust bestowed upon me by ABAPEI members. I pledge to tirelessly champion the interests of private educational institutions in our region. Unity and collaboration are paramount in promoting positive change and innovation in education. As the Chairperson of ABAPEI, I am committed to leading initiatives that elevate education quality, bring forward innovative teaching methods, and ensure equitable access to educational opportunities for all.”

VMC to conduct National Admission Test (NAT) on 29th and 31st March 2024

Vidyamandir Classes (VMC), the nation’s leading institution and a hub for JEE (Main & Advanced), and NEET preparation, is gearing up to conduct its flagship test for Admission & Scholarships, the National Admission Test (NAT) on the 29th and 31st of March 2024 through both offline and online modes to reward and encourage good students across the country and elevating them towards academic growth.

This Test will give a significant boost to the preparation of JEE and NEET aspirants with

· Mentorship / Motivational Sessions by VMC Founders & Experts

· Free Doubt Resolution and Hand Holding support at the nearest VMC center all days a week,

· Well Researched & Scientifically driven E-study material and unlimited mock tests

Students going to Classes 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th & 12th Pass Students have the chance to take this test to enroll in one of the many programs offered at Vidyamandir Classes, giving them a head-start and the chance to receive scholarships of up to 100%.

For students of class 6th, 7th & 8th – Admissions to VMC Foundation Programs are granted based on its “Direct Admission Process”. Scholarships will be awarded based on their school examination results.

“Building a solid foundation of scientific and technical knowledge and thus to prepare competent and motivated engineers and doctors is the primary motto of Vidyamandir Classes.”

VMC conducts the National Admission Test across the country to choose students for its very successful and sought-after classroom and online programs. These programs have been specially designed to help students conquer prominent tests like the JEE and NEET as well as other competitive/scholastic exams like the OLYMPIADS & BOARDS.

For students who wish to directly compare themselves to their peer group nationwide, NAT is a terrific platform. The emphasis is given on our programs which will enable students to imbibe the fundamental concepts of Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics/ Biology and sharpen their analytical skills and parallel thinking process, making them capable to creatively solve complex and tricky problems by mere application of basic concepts.” Said Mr. Abhishek Sharma (Chief Business Officer, VMC)

We have recently started our New Phase Plan, which emphasizes on the importance of maintaining harmony among students, Parents, and the Institute itself in achieving academic goals. VMC provides expert guidance, the best motivational support system, and a comprehensive study material & testing system to empower students achieve success on all fronts (be it School, Board Exams as well as different Competitive, Scholastic Exams) and improve their mental, physical, and academic well-being.

“Understanding students’ needs at different stages of their preparation has been the guiding force behind the teaching methodology at VMC. It is also the secret behind the success of our students in various National and International Level exams. At VMC the classes are led by the Founders & a team of highly experienced faculty who prepare students for competitive exams like JEE and NEET.” Said Mr. Brij Mohan (Co-Founder, VMC)

Students aspiring for the JEE & NEET who wish to study at the nation’s top engineering and medical schools should not miss this test.