Graduates Rely On DonorTravel.com for Vacation Bookings - Commissions to Benefit United Negro College Fund

(PRWEB) May 26, 2005

School’s out for summer and it’s time to travel. As graduates everywhere dust off their passports and begin planning for a well-earned vacation, many are relying on the experts at DonorTravel.com for the best prices and selection available online, plus the benefit of contributing to a charitable organization all in a single click.

“In honor of graduation season, it is fitting that we contribute commissions from our online bookings in June to an educational organization,” said Louis Willacy, founder of Oakland-based DonorTravel.com launched earlier this year on the simple promised of giving back to others. “We’ve selected the United Negro College Fund as the beneficiary.”

As a well-schooled lawyer, entrepreneur, Eagle Scout and online expert, Willacy appreciates the value of a good education. Thanks to the support of DonorTravel.com clients, his site has reached more than $ 5,000 in total bookings since going live a few months ago. That money has directly benefited the impressive list of select charitable partners, which includes the United Negro College Fund.

“From educational support to medical research, our charitable contributions will help make a difference in the lives of others,” explained Willacy, 34, who also oversees Interactive Travel Group and the newest affiliate, TravelWisdom.com, an online travel discussion board. “We are the only online travel resource committed to giving 50% of all our booking commissions to deserving non-profit and charitable organizations.”

Billed as the “feel good” travel site, DonorTravel.com separates itself from other booking portals by providing a one-stop-shopping and giving experience to visitors. Buy travel, contribute to charity, and receive a tax benefit all at the same time on DonorTravel.com. The easy-to-navigate site also hosts among the most comprehensive and competitively priced selection of airfare, hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages available online.

When visitors to DonorTravel.com finish booking their vacation, they then decide among a dozen listed charitable organizations which will receive funds from their spending. Once travel is fulfilled, half of all booking commissions are given to the earmarked charitable groups. If a reservation is pre-paid, DonorTravel.com makes the donation right away.

As an added value to DonorTravel.com visitors, Willacy is offering a special promotional offer to encourage conversation on the http://www.travelwisdom.com message board. Through June 30, anyone who refers a friend to the TravelWisdom.com site to share travel adventures and experiences is eligible for a $ 100 travel credit toward their next booking on DonorTravel.com. The person with the most referrals by the end of the month wins.

For more information on the promotion, or to book travel reservations, visit http://www.donortravel.com or email info@donortravel.com. To share your travel experiences with others, visit http://www.travelwisdom.com.

DonorTravel.com

DonorTravel.com is the only online travel booking resource offering the best values available and the benefit of supporting a variety of charitable and non-profit causes. Founded in 2005 as part of Interactive Travel Group, DonorTravel.com was created with the promise to give 50% of all booking commissions to selected charitable and nonprofit organizations, including medical research, disaster relief and minority education. DonorTravel.com is a privately held firm and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. For information visit http://www.donortravel.com, or email info@donortravel.com.

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New York University College of Dentistry Renews with Ingrams VitalSource(R) for Digital Learning Curriculum

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) August 03, 2011

Vital Source Technologies, Inc., Ingram Content Groups leading e-textbook solution for publishers, academic institutions, and students, today announced that New York Universitys College of Dentistry has selected Vital Source for its innovative digital learning curriculum. Working together for a decade, the university has renewed its relationship with Vital Source for a new contract period.

Vital Source has always been responsive to the needs of both our faculty and students and has enhanced and grown their e-textbook platform to meet the digital content requirements of our institution, said Dr. Andrew Spielman, Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the College of Dentistry. As one of the first dental schools to move to an all-digital curriculum, the range and depth of interactive learning materials we provide our students through the Vital Source program has helped us earn our reputation as one of the leading dental schools in the country.

Dr. Spielman continued, The VitalSource platform is an integral part of our teaching curriculum at NYUs College of Dentistry and renewing our work with an educational e-content leader such as Vital Source was an easy decision.

Bringing Whirled Peas To College

Savannah, GA (PRWEB) July 21, 2011

Peas-Corp is launching a campaign targeting students going back to school. The theme is designed to highlight world peace and positive interaction at US colleges as well as promote opportunities to engage students in an activity that fosters positive communication and interaction.

Our game is perfect for engaging students in a laid-back, fun environment and we were searching for universities where we could launch our promotion for party games and stumbled upon great campus sites featuring organized game nights. This led to an idea to target schools that represent a cross section of American universities. says Jenna Yarbrough, Communications Director for Whirled Peas

Learn to Create Web Content of the Future Using Adobe CS5.5 With Home Learning College

(PRWEB UK) 17 October 2011

From October 2011, every student enrolling on a Dreamweaver or Flash course with Home Learning College will receive a copy of Creative Suite 5.5 Web Premium (CS5.5), the latest web development software package from Adobe*. Reflecting changing trends in internet consumption, CS5.5 includes new features designed to support content creation and publication for a range of high tech mobile devices including ebooks, tablets and mobile phones.

Home Learning College offers courses in Dreamweaver and Flash two key components of CS5.5 Web Premium which provide a comprehensive introduction to the main functions of these highly popular creative tools. Designed for complete beginners and those with existing web development skills, the courses teach students to get the most from these powerful applications. Because all Home Learning College courses are delivered by distance learning, individuals progress at their own pace and study can be combined with existing work, family and social commitments.

CS5.5 represents a significant evolution from earlier versions and responds to shifting consumer demands and the needs of industry professionals. The updated version of web development application Dreamweaver includes a preview screen where multiple content versions can be viewed simultaneously, allowing content producers to assess how pages will appear on different devices.

Dreamweaver CS5.5 also includes support for CSS3, the latest WebKit engine updates and HTML5. PhoneGap integration allows the easy creation of content for iPhone, iPad, Blackberry and Android apps, while jQuery support makes it simple to create web applications for mobile and desktop technologies.

Flash Professional CS5.5 is a highly popular authoring environment for producing interactive content. The software allows developers to create consistently engaging environments across multiple platforms such as desktops, tablets, smart phones and televisions. This latest version features new sharing functionality across documents and devices, content scaling which allows media to be re-sized for any screen size or resolution, enhanced layer control and new tooling options.

The use of smart phones, tablets and other internet-enabled devices has exploded in the past 12 months, says Dave Snow, Academic Director at Home Learning College. Modern web developers must ensure content can be accessed as easily and effectively through these channels as via a PC or Mac computer. The ability to use Dreamweaver and Flash is a necessity for anyone wishing to develop a successful career in web development, and CS5.5 represents a welcome update to this enduringly popular software package. This is why we have invested in ensuring our students receive the very latest software, while many other training providers continue to provider earlier versions.

Our Dreamweaver and Flash distance learning courses come with expert tutorial support and access to our online Virtual Learning Community. This means that students can access all the guidance and assistance they need to become proficient web development professionals.

For more information on Home Learning Colleges Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash courses visit http://www.homelearningcollege.com/Courses/Internet-And-Web-Design.

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About Home Learning College

Home Learning College is the largest vocational distance learning provider in the UK, and is accredited by the National Union of Students (NUS), allowing its 55,000 students to enjoy the discounts and services available with the NUS Extra Card.

All Home Learning College courses lead to professional CV-enhancing, employer recognised qualifications, including AAT, Sage, CompTIA, Microsoft, ICB and CIW. Subjects covered include book-keeping, accounting, IT and computing, web design and many more.

Home Learning College students benefit from a dedicated in-house tutoring service and the Virtual Learning Community - an online learning environment which facilitates the delivery of course material and peer networking.

For more information on all courses visit Home Learning College, follow us on Twitter @home_learning or check out student testimonials and other video content on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/homelearningcollege

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