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Las Vegas, NV (Vocus/PRWEB) January 05, 2011

BPONG.COM today announced that Dan Range from Columbia, Ill., and Nick Syrigos, from St. Charles, Mo., playing under team name “Standing Ovation,” have earned the title of World Series of Beer Pong VI™ (WSOBP VI) champions. The $ 50,000 grand prize check was presented by internationally acclaimed announcer Bruce Buffer and the BPONG.COM founders during Tuesday night’s finale at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The World Series of Beer Pong is the largest, longest-running beer pong tournament in the world.

With the crowd chanting, “USA, USA!” team “Standing Ovation” took on “Unstoppable Since Inception,” whose duo was undefeated going into the finals and included a player representing Canada. The finals match featured a best-of-three format, but team “Standing Ovation” came back from two early deficits to win the first two games. Mike “Pop” Popielarski from team “SmashingTime,” who had won the WSOBP the past two years in a row, congratulated the duo by giving them the last cup, the balls from the winning game and a pitcher of beer.

25-year-old Range and Syrigos, 30, are each $ 25,000 richer after making it through 21 games and some seriously tough competition. The team has only been playing together for about six months, and Syrigos played his first game of beer pong just two short years ago. When asked what they plan to do with the winnings, Range said he wants to buy a new set of golf clubs and then an engagement ring for his longtime girlfriend. Syrigos plans to pay off student loans and also buy a ring for his girlfriend for a possible joint wedding.

“This year’s event was bigger and better than we could have ever hoped, with a growing number of female and international teams, as well as a much larger and more diverse group of spectators than ever before,” said Duncan Caroll, WSOBP co-founder. “We plan to use this year’s success to springboard into 2011 with event, product and sponsorship growth. We also have plans to bring the sport of beer pong to the masses with enhanced technology and social marketing.”

This year’s event – the largest in WSOBP history – drew 507 teams from 48 U.S. states, six Canadian provinces and nine countries, as well as more than a thousand spectators. Some players were skilled winners of the more than 200 Satellite™ Tournaments; others simply paid the entry fee, and played for the fun and camaraderie. All had a chance at the prize money with a guaranteed 12 games over two days and the chance to advance to the finals on day three. In addition to the main competition, several side events were held at The Flamingo and O’Sheas Casino, including East vs. West, Singles, Ladies, International and Co-Ed tournaments, with prize money totaling $ 65,000.

Kenbridge, VA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 12, 2011

Benchmark Community Bank announced today that it has partnered with CampusDoor to offer the CB Student HELP Smart Option Student Loan made by Sallie Mae to help their customers meet the rising cost of college while helping them graduate with less debt and pay it off faster after graduation.

“With the recent regulatory changes restricting the ability of banks to make traditional student loans, this product will fill the void for many of the college bound students and their families in Southside Virginia. Benchmark is very pleased to offer this new product,” remarked Benchmark’s Senior Vice President of Retail Operations, Jay Stafford.

Unlike other longer-term private loan alternatives in which no payments are made until after graduation, with the Benchmark Community Bank Smart Option Student Loan, students make payments while in school and graduate with less debt, compared to other longer-term private loan alternatives in which no payments are made until after graduation. With the loan’s shorter repayment period, a customer can pay off the loan five to eight years faster after graduation, compared to a standard 15-year interest deferred private student loan. The customer may select either a fixed monthly in-school payment plan or opt to pay interest-only payments while in school. A typical freshman can save 30 to 50 percent on finance charges over the life of the loan. Designed to supplement a student’s federal student loans and other financial aid, the Benchmark Community Bank Smart Option Student Loan can help students cover up to 100 percent of their education expenses. The Smart Option Student Loan features market-leading interest rates that reward responsible borrowers as they pursue their graduate or undergraduate degrees. Also available are benefits such as an on-time payment reward and interest rate discounts for enrolling to make automatic payments. Benchmark Community Bank recommends private student loans to help bridge the college financing gap after exploring scholarships, grants and federal student loans. By offering the Smart Option Student Loan, Benchmark Community Bank can help its customers pay for necessary college expenses including tuition, room and board, books, and even a computer while building a credit history.

As part of the CB Student HELP program, CampusDoor will assist with the development and implementation of the loan program and provide specialized call center support to Benchmark Community Bank customers. To offer the Smart Option Student Loan to banks nationwide, CampusDoor created the CB Student HELP program and partnered with Sallie Mae, the nation’s leading saving, planning, and paying for college company. Since its founding nearly 40 years ago, Sallie Mae has helped more than 31 million people make the investment in a higher education. “Sallie Mae is delighted to partner with Benchmark Community Bank and CampusDoor to assist families seeking responsible solutions to make the investment in a college education,” commented Jerry Maher, senior vice president, Sallie Mae.

About Benchmark Community Bank

Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Kenbridge, Benchmark Community Bank is a $ 417 million locally owned and operated full service bank serving Southside Virginia. Branch offices are located in Kenbridge, Victoria, Farmville, South Hill, Crewe, Lawrenceville, Clarksville, Chase City, Blackstone, South Boston, and Halifax. It has been named one of the top 200 community banks in the nation by U.S. Banker magazine for 3 years running. Additional information about Benchmark, including how to access the Smart Option Student Loan application, can be found at http://www.BCBonline.com.

About CampusDoor

CampusDoor provides innovative student loan solutions, systems and processing to lenders enabling them to help their customers pay for college. CampusDoor created CB Student Higher Education Loan Program (CB Student HELP) so that banks can offer private student loans to their customers and help them to achieve their higher education dreams. More information is available online at http://www.campusdoor.com and http://www.cbstudenthelp.com.

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Lexington, KY (Vocus/PRWEB) January 18, 2011

According to the infographic posted on the eCampus Blog (also viewable here), tuition is rising at an average rate of 5.5% every year. Students at a public 2 year institution should expect to get the cheapest education, paying on average $ 2,713 for 1 year of classes. Private 4 year colleges come with the highest price tag, averaging around $ 37,000. This totals the cost of a 4 year education at a private college to be approximately $ 148,000.

At such high costs students are racking up student loan debt like never before. Over two thirds of all graduating students have some type of student loan debt. The average student loan debt is now $ 23,186 per student. On a repayment plan at $ 175 each month, students can expect to pay off this amount in 33 years, paying over $ 45,000 in interest along the way. This leads over 7% of all student loan debtors to default within the first year of repayment. “These figures could make your head spin. By publishing statistics like this in an easily digestible manner we would hope that we can help educate our customers to make good financial decisions”, said Matt Montgomery, President and CEO of eCampus.com. “At eCampus.com we strive to provide great deals for our students so that college isn’t so difficult on their future finances. In addition to our already great deals we are now renting textbooks and saving students more money than ever before.”

The infographic also details the difference in earnings a college student might experience depending on their degree and major choice. According to the infographic, engineering students stand to make the most money during their careers, with petroleum engineers making the most at $ 157,000 per year. On average, students who graduate with a bachelors degree will make half a million dollars more per year than people with just a high school diploma, but still $ 1.3 million less than someone with a doctoral degree.

ABOUT eCAMPUS.COM

eCampus.com was established on July 2, 1999. Since then, eCampus.com has grown into a major online retailer providing cheap textbooks for college and high school textbooks. eCampus.com’s mission is to provide the easiest, fastest, cheapest way for college and university students to buy textbooks, rent textbooks and sell textbooks. eCampus.com believes the Internet buying experience should be fun and shopping for textbooks should be as fast and convenient as possible. The company makes a personal commitment to every customer that eCampus.com will be the best source for everything they need.

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New York, NY (PRWEB) January 19, 2011

Fynanz, Inc., the financial technology company that develops customized private student lending solutions and powers the cuStudentLoans.org private student loan marketplace, has announced that Raymond Dury and Kailash Mathur have joined as Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Operations respectively, further expanding the company’s expertise in the financial services and student lending industries.

Raymond Dury, who brings more than 18 years experience in global financial services, including corporate and retail banking, capital markets, merchant processing and brokerage services, is responsible for defining IT strategy, developing products and services, managing technical systems, and leading process improvement and organizational transformations. Most recently, Dury was the EVP and CIO for Fifth Third Bank, where he led application development, IT infrastructure and shared services for the bank. Dury, who is a past recipient of the CIO Forum’s Financial Services Executive award and the Salomon Smith Barney’s CIO of the Year award, is also a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Franklin University.

Kailash Mathur, a seasoned veteran of the student lending industry, brings over 20 years experience to the Fynanz team, including product development, risk pricing, underwriting processes, origination platforms, and third-party agreements and relationships. Mathur, who started his career at the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, was most recently the Chief Operating Officer of Campus Door, where he was instrumental in developing the company from its inception into a successful private student loan origination platform that was subsequently acquired by Lehman Brothers in 2006. Mathur holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Chadwick University.

“Fynanz, with the addition of Raymond Dury and Kailash Mathur, continues its commitment to cutting-edge technology and industry leading expertise in student lending,” said Vince Passione, CEO of Fynanz. “We’re pleased to attract the caliber of talent that these two gentlemen bring to such key positions within our company,” continued Passione.

The addition of Dury and Mathur to Fynanz comes with the departure of two members of the founding team. Chirag Chaman, President and Co-Founder, who was responsible for defining company growth strategy since its early days as a peer-to-peer lending platform, has departed the company to seek new ventures but will remain on the Board of Directors. Hing Loi, Senior Vice President of Finance, has also left the company to pursue other opportunities.

About Fynanz

Fynanz, Inc. is a leading technology provider of custom private student lending programs and turn-key solutions. Fynanz pioneered innovative technology that easily puts lenders into the private student lending business without the need to purchase or install any software. This end-to-end integrated solution includes complete origination, underwriting, servicing and marketing. Fynanz also powers cuStudentLoans.org, the leading private student lending marketplace, currently serving credit unions across the country. For more information, call (800) 881-8985, or visit http://www.fynanz.com .

Media Contact

Christian Widhalm, Fynanz, Inc.

christian(dot)widhalm(at)fynanz(dot)com

646-626-7414

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Washington D.C. (Vocus/PRWEB) January 24, 2011

The Imagine America Foundation, a career education scholarship provider and research organization, seeks to decrease the student loan default rate by educating students about responsible borrowing. The Foundation has released, in beta, a new interactive tool, “Financial Planning Made Simple,” for career college students.

The easy-to-use interactive tool will allow students to choose between either a male or female avatar that will walk them through a variety of important educational financial decisions. The 18-minute tutorial will discuss aspects such as budgeting, borrowing and repayment.

The avatars are shown calculating their budgets by displaying the amount and location of their spending. The avatars also are shown meeting with a financial aid advisor. Students can follow along and learn about different terms by clicking on words linking them to further information regarding consolidation, forbearance, deferment and default.

IAF President Robert L. Martin said, “We knew in order to get students interested in financial literacy, we needed to create something that would grab their attention and keep it.”

Included is a downloadable Student Financial Planning Tool, which gives students the opportunity to calculate their own budgets. It allows users to visually see exactly where their money is being spent in hopes of helping students to decrease overspending and increase their savings.

“By watching the simulation and using the Student Financial Planning Tool, students can make more informed financial decisions,” said Martin.

Those who participate in the Imagine America scholarship and award programs have a head start. Beginning in March, colleges participating in the Imagine America scholarship and award programs will be required to use it as an online training tool.

For more information, click here for a short FPMS presentation or contact Bob Martin at 202.336.6758 or bobm(at)imagine-america(dot)org.

About the Imagine America Foundation

The Imagine America Foundation (IAF), established in 1982, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing scholarships for education, research and training support for the career college sector. Since its inception, the Foundation has provided over $ 40 million in scholarship and award support for graduating high school seniors, adult learners and U.S. military personnel attending career colleges nationwide through its award-winning Imagine America

(PRWEB) January 26, 2011

Until today, there wasn’t a simple way for motivated Japanese learners to get quality free language education. Unlike most major colleges and universities, language schools generally don’t offer any kind of grants or scholarships. Students who lacked the resources to pay for regular Japanese lessons were therefore forced to scavenge the internet for free Japanese learning resources which are often of low quality, or difficult to follow.

Today, the online Japanese learning community NihongoUp is proud to announce the launch of its Japanese Scholarship program, intended to help Japanese language self-learners whose financial situation does not allow them to pay for Japanese classes, or acquire quality textbooks and other learning material.

This announcement is especially important considering the adverse impact the 2007–2010 economic crisis had on students’ lives. According to data from the landmark study Arizona Pathways to Life Success in University Students (APLUS), funded by the National Endowment for Financial Education, 95 percent of college students say the economic crisis has impacted their family’s finances and 93 percent have felt an effect on their own financial lives.

The study reports a major loss of financial confidence among students, as well as 169 percent increase in the number of students who report dropping classes and 106 percent increase in those taking a “leave of absence” from school. Researchers also noted an alarming increase in debt among students, as hundreds of education lenders have suspended private student loan programs or participation in federal education loan programs since July 2007.

All NihongoUp Japanese Scholarship applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and those who meet the eligibility criteria are awarded access to all premium features of the site including the full-fledged Japanese language textbooks and award winning games & applications at no cost. With cuts to education budgets around the world, and in the light of the English university tuition fee increase and calls to scrap student support money, there has never been a better time to support financially contrived learners. This year alone, NihongoUp aims to award over $ 15,000 worth of scholarships to aspiring students all over the world.

Created at the beginning of 2009 as a simple Japanese language educational game, NihongoUp has since won numerous industry accolades, including the Serious Games Showcase & Challenge award, and grew into the best integrated learning solution for a learner of Japanese. Learn Japanese in one easy to use package, online or on the go.

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Encino, CA (PRWEB) January 26, 2011

The industry of payday loans (online and storefront) grew amazingly in the last years. There are many reasons for this, some of which detailed here.

Trying to protect taxpayers from the high costs of refund anticipation loans and to encourage taxpayers to electronically file their taxes and set up direct deposit accounts instead of RALs, the IRS will no longer provide tax preparers with the debt indicator notification as of 2011.

In the past, the IRS would give lenders an indication if a tax refund check would be held up for any reason (back taxes, student loan repayments, child support).

Thus fewer banks are now willing to give out loans on income tax refunds.

Moreover, many banks have tightened up credit requirements for individuals over the last few years due to both the economic downturn and also new restrictions and legislation put in place in response to the economic crisis.

This is why alternatives like payday loans or cash advance loans started to boom in the United States. Payday Loans, whether online or off-line (payday loans storefront), became very popular alternatives for consumer credit in today’s America.

Online payday lenders like iPaydayCash.com offer clients (even clients with less than perfect credit) a chance to borrow up to $ 1,500 for 14 days or more.

There are just minimal requirements to meet, such as being a U.S. citizen over 18, being employed (or receiving regular income), owning a valid checking account. Payday loans are an increasingly popular alternative to pawn shops and bank loans, which usually require a much better credit score.

Best of all, customers may use instant payday loans for any urgent expense, no questions asked and no hassle. However, iPaydayCash.com encourages responsible thinking – payday loans are not an extra paycheck, they’re just a very fast, last resort solution.

In order to find out more about payday loans or to apply for a cash advance online please refer to: http://ipaydaycash.com

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San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 27, 2011

In times like these, many people consider a change of careers. A career in Chinese medicine and acupuncture is a rewarding choice, spiritually and economically. On Saturday, February 26, 2011, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) in San Francisco is hosting an open house event for prospective students interested in a career in alternative medicine. ACTCM is located at 455 Arkansas Street.

The open hour will feature a welcome address from the president, an informational presentation on Chinese medicine, an overview of the Master’s program, and a presentation on student life. These will be followed by discussions about acupuncture as a career, admissions, and financial aid information. It will end with a tour of the campus.

“Acupuncture and Oriental medicine is a fast-growing field,” says Yu-Wen Chiu, LAc, Director of Admissions for ACTCM.

According to the National Institute for Health, 10 percent of American adults have tried acupuncture. And it’s one of the fastest-growing areas of healthcare—57 percent of Northern California physicians use or recommend acupuncture, and treatments are covered by most health insurance plans.

Practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese medicine have high job satisfaction. Many operate their own practices or work with a small group. They have a lot of flexibility with setting their schedule. And they start making good money quickly.

According to Payscale.com, acupuncturists with less than one year of experience earn a median salary of $ 45,000. The median salary in California is $ 62,500. Experienced practitioners often earn six-figure incomes. Most of all, they get the satisfaction of helping and healing others: acupuncturists can help people with weight loss, allergy relief, pain management and fertility treatment.

Making a career shift in the middle of a recession may seem scary to many people, but pursuing higher education is an excellent choice for many people facing stagnant wages and stressful working conditions. Healthcare services are also always in demand, so people who take advantage of this time to pursue a degree in alternative medicine will be set up for success when the economy turns around.

“While recessions aren’t exactly predictable, they typically last two to three years, which is just enough time for you to get a Master’s degree in Chinese Medicine and recession-proof your future career as a licensed acupuncturist,” says Maggie Hackett, an ACTCM alumni.

For those concerned about investing the time and money right now, ACTCM offers full-time, three-quarter and half-time tracks. Students can choose between sections with classes mostly in the afternoon and evenings, classes mostly in the mornings and afternoons, or classes mostly in the evenings and weekends. ACTCM also offers financial aid and scholarship packages. For those nervous about taking on debt, the Financial Aid Office reassures that no student has ever defaulted on his or her student loans.

For more information about ACTCM’s open house, call (415) 202-5713 or visit their website at http://www.actcm.edu.

About the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine San Francisco

The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) has been at the forefront of educating student in Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco since its inception in 1980. Their two degree programs—the Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MSTCM) and the Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM)—provide a truly exceptional professional education.

ACTCM’s community clinics serve as a diverse and demanding training ground for their students, while providing affordable health care services to the community. ACTCM’s certificate programs in Tui Na and Shiatsu and its introductory classes for the public offer additional educational opportunities for current ACTCM students, healthcare professionals and the general public.

About Acupuncture

Acupuncture restores balance and health, and is used for everything from chronic pain to drug dependence. It is also an effective allergy, weight loss, and fertility treatment.

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Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) February 3, 2011

During his State of the Union Address, President Obama talked about a number of ideas for 2011 for America, but the big interest of Americans listening to the speech was JOBS JOBS JOBS.

Jobs and the economy were the primary focus of President Obama’s State of the Union speech. The prospective federal job market is expanding and it is important to learn the steps to find a federal career.

It is possible that many of President Obama’s ideas won’t mean new jobs for at least another five years down the road. However, these jobs will likely be the wave of the future, so in order to prepare for this wave, think about what you will do today to prepare for the jobs that will be available, especially if you are thinking about your college major or preparing for a career change.

Specialized education and training in math, science, language and computer technology is becoming increasingly important. When attending college, it is imperative to consider what jobs are available for graduates with that particular degree. In today’s innovative job market there are many growing hot job industries and fields to keep in mind when looking for a college major or job like:

Quincy, MA (Vocus/PRWEB) February 01, 2011

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