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Regardless of what some websites or online colleges ask you to believe, accreditation is very important because it ensures that an institution meets or exceeds an established set of educational standards. As a result, courses from an accredited online college are most likely to be transferable to other colleges and universities, and degrees from an accredited college are far more likely to be valued by both your current employer and prospective employers considering you for a position. Beware of accreditation claims. Many questionable "accrediting agencies" exist. Some are outright frauds, offering "accreditation" to any institution willing to pay a fee. In fact, operators of some well known degree mills have also run these so-called accrediting agencies. State licensure, by the way, generally means little more than a minimal investment in assets and/or registration as a business entity.
Repress U: How to Build a Homeland Security Campus in Seven Steps
Free speech zones. Taser guns. Hidden cameras. Data mining. A new security curriculum. Private security contractors… Welcome to the new homeland security campus From Harvard to UCLA, the ivory tower is fast becoming the latest watchtower in Fortress America. The terror warriors, having turned their attention to "violent radicalization and homegrown terrorism" — as it was recently dubbed in a House of Representatives bill of the same name — have set out to reconquer that traditional hotbed of radicalization, the university. Building a homeland-security campus and bringing the university to heel is a seven-step mission: 1. Target dissidents: As the warfare state has triggered dissent, the campus has increasingly become a target gallery — with student protesters in the crosshairs.
Canadian Television Heats Up With The Launch Of Cosmopolitan Tv On ...
Womens relationships with men, sex and style will never be quite the same with the debut of Corus Entertainments Cosmopolitan TV on Thursday, February 14. Launched in partnership with Hearst Corporation and inspired by the worlds bestselling womens magazine, this new addition to the television dial promises fun, flirty and irreverent entertainment for women. Cosmopolitan TV Canada joins Cosmopolitan Television networks in Spain and Latin America. There is a lot of excitement about the launch of CosmoTV this is the first English-language version of the channel in the world and were thrilled that were offering it to Canadian women, said Susan Ross, Executive Vice President, General Manager, Lifestyle, Drama and Movies, Corus Entertainment. Cosmo is an iconic brand, one that really resonates with young women.
Big Pharma Faces Grim Prognosis
Over the next few years, the pharmaceutical business will hit a wall. Some of the top-selling drugs in industry history will become history as patent protections expire, allowing generics to rush in at much-lower prices. Generic competition is expected to wipe $67 billion from top companies' annual U.S. sales between 2007 and 2012 as more than three dozen drugs lose patent protection. That is roughly half of the companies' combined 2007 U.S. sales. .
2008 Chrysler Town & Country - Family Friendly
The new campaign launches nationally on Sept. 24 during ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" season premier. Designed to reach families with two or more children who want a versatile minivan for their busy lives, the comprehensive campaign highlights the all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country features -- Swivel 'n Go™ seating and storage system, SIRIUS™ Backseat TV and MyGIG™ multimedia system -- that enhance family time and keep everyone comfortable, entertained and safe. Overall, the campaign continues to expand the broad "Engineered Beautifully" theme, which highlights the style and technology of Chrysler brand products. "When it comes to the all-new Chrysler Town & Country, it's not just about the driver, it's about the whole family with features that provide a first class experience in every seat," said David Rooney, Director – Chrysler brand.
EU opens antitrust probe with raid on drug makers
European Union investigators raided drug companies in several countries as the bloc's powerful antitrust regulator set its sights on possible anticompetitive behavior in the pharmaceutical industry. Neelie Kroes, the EU's antitrust chief, said she was starting a so-called sector inquiry that would examine whether drug companies are blocking competitors from selling cheaper generic copies, as well as rival new medicines, to safeguard the profits from their own branded drugs. Mrs. Kroes also said she was concerned that pharmaceutical companies may be colluding to cut deals that temporarily sideline generics in return for payoffs. AstraZeneca PLC, GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Sanofi-Aventis SA, Novartis AG's Sandoz generics unit, Merck & Co., Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer Inc. said they were among the companies contacted.
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