Gale Launches Gale Business Insights: Global | eSchool News

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Farmington Hills, Mich., September 28, 2011 ? Gale, part of Cengage Learning and a leading publisher of research and reference resources for libraries, schools and businesses, today released Gale Business Insights?: Global, a new international online business resource designed to empower students to progress quickly from basic research to higher levels of understanding. The resource will be invaluable for undergraduate and graduate business school students, as well as academic faculty, librarians and professional researchers.

?We live and work within a growing global economy and business schools today are under a new and increased pressure to develop and integrate global business information into the curriculum,? said David Forman, vice president and publisher, Gale. ?Gale Business Insights: Global helps schools do this by teaching students how to research international business topics and compare global economies, companies and industries by providing the data they need with the resources to analyze it. It also helps educators better teach international business topics by enabling them to organize our content around countries, data sets and topics ? taking the resource from the research environment to the learning environment.?

A three-year study, ?Globalization of Management Education: Changing International Structures, Adaptive Strategies, and the Impact on Institutions,? commissioned by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) revealed that globalization is both the biggest opportunity and the greatest challenge for business schools worldwide. Schools must supply graduates who can work in a global business environment transcending countries and cultures. According to the AACSB task force, schools are struggling to provide international case studies and broader course content. This echoes market research commissioned by Gale which shows students and professors want a resource that brings together international business and industry reference material, statistical data, case studies, journals and newspapers in one place. The most common assignments in business courses involve reading and analyzing case studies and completing news-related assignments ? activities that go beyond the textbook and require students to access different types of information from disparate sources. However, a majority of students and professors say it is not easy to find sources that are credible, relevant and current.

Gale Business Insights: Global is designed to relieve these pain points and give MBA and business students an edge in the international marketplace. Gale Business Insights: Global integrates case studies, analytical tools and in-depth statistical data with narrative content in a way that will help students succeed with their coursework and in the global business world. Researchers have the ability to download and analyze global data, industry and company profiles and market share information for a complete interactive experience that fosters understanding.

Some of the features of Gale Business Insights: Global include:

? Case studies from Gale?s exclusive and timely CaseBase collection, as well as cases from partners worldwide
? Interactive charting tools for economic and business indicators that let students perform their own analyses and generate custom charts for use in reports and presentations
? Statistical data from industry and government sources integrated with article content let users explore the broader context behind the trends they perceive in economic data
? Global industry research reports for specific industries within specific countries
? Global company and country overviews full of detailed information, as well as interactive rankings and stats, with quick links to associated news, case studies and academic journal articles

For more information on Gale Business Insights: Global or to request a trial, please visit www.gale.cengage.com/businessinsights or contact Kristina Massari at kristina.massari@cengage.com.

About Cengage Learning and Gale
Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library markets worldwide. Gale, part of Cengage Learning, serves the world?s information and education needs through its vast and dynamic content pools, which are used by students and consumers in their libraries, schools and on the Internet. It is best known for the accuracy, breadth and convenience of its data, addressing all types of information needs ? from homework help to health questions to business profiles ? in a variety of formats. For more information, visit www.cengage.com or www.gale.cengage.com.

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Like men, sexual health is an important aspect of your life. Although you may not think about sex or connect sexuality to your ego as men do, it remains a very important facet to quality of life. As a consultant to a dietary supplement company writing educational articles and practicing many years as a clinical psychologist, I have personally counseled and advised women on their sexual issues and endeavors for optimal sexual health. After years of experience in the field of psychology, I have come up with some practical recommendations for you to practice in order to optimize your sexual potential. Although written for a woman, men should read this article and support their female partner at all costs. Like many healthcare professionals, I believe in taking a holistic approach to sexual health and fitness.

The first step is to make your sexual fitness a daily goal. Just as frequent exercise is necessary for physical health, regular exercise and attention paid to your sexual being is vital. This is not to say you need to fixate on your sexual health and welfare as men do, but knowing yourself, your partner, and psychological well-being directly links to optimal sexual health. Just as you have a physical fitness regimen, so too should you devise a sexual fitness regimen. I do not mean you need to think and engage in sex as frequently as you exercise, but thinking daily about sexuality is not only healthy, I highly recommend it.

Physical well-being is paramount to your sexual health. This is why it is important to have an excellent open relationship with your doctor and/or gynecologist. There are many medical conditions that can impact a woman?s sexual well-being only she and her doctor can explore. From painful intercourse to a lack of sexual appetite, these problems can sometimes be rooted in a medical cause that can be treated with medication or doctor recommended steps. The key is feeling comfortable to discussing sexual issues with your doctor. There are millions of women who suffer from hormonal and medically based conditions. These same conditions though can be treated and sometimes cured with the help of a doctor.

Psychological well-being is crucial to your sexual health. Stress, anxiety, depression, and past traumatic experiences can all negatively influence sexual functioning. Just as a woman seeks medical advice from her doctor, a visit to a psychologist specializing in women?s issues may also be necessary to reduce mental health issues and past traumatic experiences from being problematic. A psychologist is a doctoral level clinician who is trained to diagnose and treat psychological issues which may impact a woman?s capacity to engage in sex in a comfortable manner. Although psychological conditions exist and require counsel, many women have emotional issues that can be addressed on their own or with a loved ones help. Unlike men, women seem impacted more by their environment than does their male counterparts. This is not to suggest men insulate themselves from their life stressors, but women tend to internalize these stressors more often and allow these life stressors to detract from their want, need, and desire for sexual engagement. Learning what life stressors are impeding their ability to practice regular sexual fitness can alleviate some of the obstacles causing sexual appetite and desire issues

As mentioned above, your sexual well-being is connected to the way you feel about yourself and the environment. Women are born, bred, and socialized to fixate on the way they appear to others. If you have a poor self-image or low self-esteem, it is almost impossible to engage in a healthy sexual lifestyle. It is truly unfortunate our society still places massive pressure on women to be thin, svelte, and seductive in appearance. Because of these societal expectations, women become far too involved in perceiving and feeling ?less than? or unattractive to others. This is not to say you should not exercise or practice self-image improvement, but the negative self-image a woman often feels when she?s not to the level she thinks she should be will always directly impact her ability to feel sensual, sexual, and provocative.

Whereas men tend to fixate on their sexual prowess, women seem to fixate on their image as it appears to the outside world. The goal is to reduce this fixation of being your most attractive at all times and then working towards self- acceptance. When you feel reasonably secure about your image, you become vastly more comfortable feeling as a sexual creature that not only deserves attention, but also expects sensual interactions. Speaking to a psychologist, friend, or loved one can help you meet the goal of a healthy self-image.

Women are socialized to be incredible communicators and adept at expressing their feelings. You learn early in development the benefits of discussing your concerns to others as being both healthy and necessary to optimal psychological well-being. Unfortunately, men are not socialized this way and tend to lack the confidence or motivation to communicate to their loved ones about their sexuality. Although men suffer this proverbial disability to discuss their sexual issues to others, women can also be hesitant to discuss sexual matters with others. The key for you is to feel comfortable expressing your sexual thoughts and concerns with the ones you are engaging in sexual practices with. Your male counterpart may not appear to be listening or concerned with your sexual needs. The secret reality is your male counterpart will usually welcome whatever advice you give him since his ego is connected to your sexual perception of him. There are men who truly are clueless about women?s needs and expectations, but if you believe in practicing sexual fitness, you will quickly educate him.

Self-awareness is essentially, ?Know Thy Self?. Despite religious and societal interpretations of masturbation and self-stimulation, it is highly recommended for you to know what arouses you sexually and helps puts you in a sensual mood. Self stimulation and masturbation is like exercise for the sexual senses. The more you know what arouses you, the better you will be at communicating to others what heightens your sexual prowess. The only way to communicate what your sexual trigger points are is to know what places on your body arouses you. Men have communicated to me in counseling on numerous times confusion about the female anatomy. They also confess they do not know how to touch and talk to their partner hoping to heighten her arousal. Women too often do not recognize what their sexual triggers are. Self-stimulation and masturbation helps you to recognize what arouses you and teaches how to identify the areas of your body that are sensitive to sensual touch. Masturbation not only educates a woman, but also has suggested in clinical studies to be a healthy behavior contributing to an increased sense of physical well-being. The more a woman is educated about her anatomy, and areas of sexual sensitivity can only positively contribute to her sexual life. The key is regularly practice self-stimulation as often as possible in order to achieve sexual fitness.

There are women who do not practice self stimulation or masturbation due to religious, philosophical, or for moral reasons. There are also women who do not practice masturbation because they simply don?t have the time due to work, children, or household responsibilities. When these reasons for not taking the time to practice self stimulation are apparent, then the next best thing is practicing sexual fantasy. There have been studies that have suggested men think about sex from every 10-15 seconds to every several minutes. There are no known studies that I have come across that have determined how often women think about sex. Although there may be these studies, I have not had the opportunity to review them. If there are such studies, I can almost guarantee women?s frequency of sexual thoughts are not nearly as frequent as men. Not to say that you should fantasize about sex as often as men, but I do recommend spending a little time each day engaged in sexual fantasy. To fantasize about sex is not only healthy for the mind and body, but it is great for stress management as well. Sexual thoughts and periods of sexual fantasy can also help you better understand your own thoughts and needs and teach you to be comfortable with sexuality in general. Fantasy is fantasy. There are no boundaries when it comes to an arousing sexual fantasy. The act of thinking about sex contributes to your positive feelings of well-being and potential increased urges of sexual desire.

In conclusion, volumes of books and videos have been produced to assist women in increasing their sexual prowess and appetite. I alone could spend hours writing about what I?ve heard from women seeking healthy sexual functioning. The goal for you is to understand how important it is to spend time thinking about your sexual self and how much better life becomes when you regularly engage in sexual exploration. A woman, like a man, is a sexual creature. The key for you is to endeavor upon using a holistic approach to obtain your optimal sexual functioning. The mind, body, and spirit all work synergistically to help you feel as a sexual creature with urges and needs. Sexuality may be a taboo subject for some, but it is clearly a mandatory part of our species survival. In its finite form, sexuality and the goal of sex is for the purpose of procreation. All animals procreate for survival of their species. Although procreation is the evolutionary goal of sex, that does not mean you have to relinquish your right to healthy sexual functioning and enjoyment. Men need to emphasize less the importance of sex, and women need to emphasize more their capacity for sexual enjoyment and deep yearning for sensual intimacy. Sexual fitness is an activity that requires you to think about and practice each day.

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Alex McCord: Still Off The Real Housewives of New York City!


She begged. She pleaded. She was rejected.

Despite issuing a statement last week that made it appear as if she were totally cool with being let go from The Real Housewives of New York City, sources confirm that Alex McCord went to producers over the weekend and asked for her job back.

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"Bravo doesn't want to cut the relationship, Alex and [husband Simon van Kempen] are nice people, but as for the show and them they are done," an insider tells E! News. "They will be asked to make guest appearances on other Bravo shows, perhaps as judges, or in guest spots - expect to see them in one form or another. They don't want to burn a bridge."

The McCords were making $275,000 per season and will now need to find a new platform on which to plug their new line of Egyptian cotton sheets and towels, Aluxe Home. Our heart goes out to them.

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The Importance of Car Maintenance for Low Auto Insurance Quotes

While drivers should always make sure they have sufficient auto insurance protection and good value for money car insurance quotes, the importance of taking care of the vehicle also cannot be overstated. Preventive maintenance is a critical part of making sure an auto lasts as long as possible and doesn?t result in costly repair bills.

Each car has different maintenance needs so drivers should first refer to their owners? manuals to see what is recommended for their particular vehicle.

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Maintenance is becoming even more important now. With the current economic slowdown, many people are choosing to hold onto their cars longer before purchasing a new one. These older vehicles have a greater chance of breaking down, leaving owners with serious repair bills.

A recent poll by AAA found that more than 50 percent of drivers said they had chosen to hold on to an older vehicle because they didn?t want to pay for a new one. While many used vehicles are still reliable, keeping up with their maintenance may be an even greater concern.

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Electrolyte Balancers Set Stage For Multicellularity

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Comparative genomics shows that sodium channel and pump proteins evolved just before multicellular animals arose, implying that control of electrolyte balancing was a crucial event in life's history. Karen Hopkin reports.

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Life requires balance. We balance work and family. We eat a balanced breakfast, sometimes. And we balance our electrolytes. That salt-water synergy is not just key to our health, but to our very existence. Because the appearance of molecules that maintain our fluid balance coincide with the evolution of multicellular life. The findings appear in the journal Physiological Genomics. [Romain A. Studer et al, Evolution of the epithelial sodium channel and the sodium pump as limiting factors of aldosterone action on sodium transport]

When it comes to osmolarity, single cells keep it simple. They adjust their fluid intake by importing or exporting salts across their membranes. But once a creature is multicellular, things are more complex. Many cells don?t have direct access to the environment, so a complex system of hormones and sodium channels and pumps has to manage the movement of salts, cell by cell, to keep the whole body hydrated.

To trace the evolution of this regulatory system, scientists searched the genomes of organisms that represent the major branches of life?s tree. And they found that two proteins?a sodium channel and part of a sodium pump?arose slightly before the first multicellular animals. Which strongly implies that the ability to regulate electrolytes is a big reason we?re here. As any scientists worth their salt will tell you.

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New Orleans scores 3 4th-quarter TD, prevent Houston from 3-0 start

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New Orleans tight end Jimmy Graham celebrates a touchdown. The Saints rallied past the Texans on Sunday.

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updated 4:35 p.m. ET Sept. 25, 2011

NEW ORLEANS - Drew Brees couldn't stay angry with Jimmy Graham for long.

A miscommunication on what initially looked like a critical interception wound up setting the stage for the veteran quarterback and young tight end to hook up on a pair of big plays in a dramatic 40-33 comeback victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday.

"I love the fact that we can have something happen on the field that's a negative ... and instead of him getting down like some young players might and having that affect what happens later on, he comes out and make a couple huge catches," Brees said of the 6-foot-6 Graham, a second-year pro and converted basketball player out of Miami. "He's mentally tough, physically tough, he wants to be great and he wants me to be able to trust him and have confidence in him, which I do to the utmost."

Brees was intercepted twice, but made up for it with 370 yards passing and three second-half touchdown passes, including a 27-yard strike to Graham as the Saints (2-1) began to claw back from a 26-17 fourth-quarter deficit.

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Mark Ingram then capped the eight-play, 93-yard drive with his first career TD on a 13-yard run that vaulted New Orleans ahead for good.

Graham blamed himself for Danieal Manning's interception of Brees earlier in the fourth quarter, which gave Houston the ball on the Saints 42 and set up James Casey's diving 20-yard touchdown catch from Matt Schaub.

As Houston was marching for that score, Brees told Graham to expect more passes to come his way.

"It meant a lot to me, being such a young player, that Drew has so much faith in me," said Graham, who led New Orleans with 100 yards receiving on four catches. "I told Drew that I would make it up to him."

Schaub passed for 373 yards and three TDs, and the Texans' prolific offense moved the ball well for most of the game. Houston (2-1) was doomed in the end by four drives inside the 20 that resulted in only field goals, along with Schaub's lone interception that Jabari Greer snagged near midfield in the fourth quarter, setting up Lance Moore's 16-yard touchdown catch.

"Our red zone performance wasn't good enough against a team like that, or any team, for that matter," Schaub said. "We needed touchdowns. We settled for too many field goals. We had to find a way to put it in the end zone."

The lead changed hands five times in a thrilling second half that included a slew of big plays, including Robert Meachem's diving touchdown catch in the back of the end zone on a hard-low, 2-yard pass from Brees.

There was also one bizarre touchdown in which Saints linebacker Jonathan Casillas' bobbled interception attempt put the ball in the lap of Kevin Walter. The receiver, who was not the intended target, snagged the ball and darted into the end zone for a 20-yard score that gave Houston a late 33-32 lead and stunned the Louisiana Superdome crowd.

By then, though, Brees and the Saints' offense was in rhythm.

"We had the perfect guy under center for that situation," said Moore, who had nine catches for 88 yards and two receptions on 2-point conversions. Devery Henderson had three catches for 62 yards.

The comeback brought a joyous end to the fifth anniversary of the Saints' first game in the rebuilt Superdome after Hurricane Katrina. That victory over Atlanta five years ago featured a blocked punt by Steve Gleason, who is now struggling with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, but who was able to speak to the team Saturday night and take part in the coin toss as an honorary captain while the crowd stood in an emotional applause.

"We've had a lot of emotions in the last 24 hours," Brees said. "Tonight was for a lot of things, but none more so than for Steve Gleason."

Houston, which was trying to improve to 3-0 for the first time, left regretting missed opportunities.

Ben Tate, who was trying to become only the second running back to open his NFL career with three 100-yard rushing games, was held to 82 yards on 19 carries.

Andre Johnson had seven catches for 128 yards and Casey finished with five receptions for 126, including a 62-yarder to set up Houston's first TD.

"We came into the game wanting to know where we are as a football team," Johnson said. "Everyone battled and left it all out there on the field, but we just didn't score seven points when we needed to. ... and playing against an offense like (the Saints'), you have to score seven instead of three."

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Paul Marks, senior technology correspondent

Boeing's Phantom Works lab in Long Beach, California - better known for technologically ambitious military projects like the?X-51 hypersonic aircraft?and?ultra-high altitude hydrogen-powered drone - is onto an idea that's an altogether much lower tech: bombing wildfires with giant water balloons.

Airtankers, the planes typically used to fight wildfires, are dedicated to the task. As their name suggests, they contain massive water (or fire retardant) tanks that are loaded at airports or, if it's a seaplane, they can land on the ocean and suck up seawater. But their specialist role makes them a rarity: the US Forest Service has only 11 such planes on permanent standby, with a further eight military and two civilian ones on call.

Boeing and forestry management firm Weyerhaeuser worked together to come up with a way to turn any cargo plane into a firefighter.

In their scheme, cube-shaped cardboard boxes - about a metre on a side - contain?biodegradeable plastic bags that can be filled with water or fire retardant. The boxes are loaded onto a plane, and then dropped from the rear ramp of a regular military cargo plane like the C-130 (of which thousands have been built) or C-17. Rushing air tears the lid from the box and straps attached to the lid rupture the bag, sending more than 900 litres of water cascading down on top of the blaze.

Tests of the Precision Container Aerial Delivery System (PCADS) are ongoing. In addition to radically increasing the number of aircraft available for fighting fires, Boeing hopes to make the practice more accurate. The boxes can be dropped from higher altitudes than airtankers fly, and the balloons burst open much lower, preventing much of the water being cast to the wind.

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Afghan police foil suicide attacks in the south (AP)

KABUL, Afghanistan ? Afghan police say officers have shot dead two men wearing explosives vests, foiling a planned suicide attack on a government building.

The Ministry of Interior says the shooting on Sunday morning in the southern Zabul province detonated the attackers' explosives and both died.

Separately, the ministry says more than 340 rockets have been fired in the past week from Pakistan into two east Afghan provinces.

Shells landing in Dangam district of Nuristan province destroyed six houses, two mosques and displaced at least 50 families.

The ministry says it's unclear who is firing the artillery rounds ? including more than 100 that rained down Saturday night in Nuristan and Kunar provinces ? but insists they are being fired from Pakistani soil.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/asia/*http%3A//news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110925/ap_on_re_as/as_afghanistan

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