Project Working Rush Mom

"Project Working describes Mom...and Dads a show of hands spells out Too!" is a national scholarship initiativethat aims to help remove the barriers of money, time and confidence, whichoften keep people from returning to school."Project Working Mom...and Dads Too!" is the third in a line of campaigns tohelp working parents return to school to better their lives and the lives oftheir families.The two previous Project Working Mom campaigns in 2008received more than 120,000 applications, awarded more than $4 million inscholarships, and sent nearly 100 working moms back to school.This year, thecampaign has added dads to the mix as a result of considerable interest fromfathers during the first two campaigns. This is the second Project Working Mom campaign for Ashford University.Tenprevious scholarships were awarded in September 2008 and all scholarshiprecipients are now currently enrolled in Ashford University online degreeprograms.An additional 10 full-ride online college scholarships will beawarded in May 2009."When we first agreed to participate in the Project Working Mom 2 campaignlast summer, we had no idea how much interest there would be in the program,"said Elizabeth Tice, Ashford University's Provost."The fact that we receivedmore than 25,000 applications at Ashford University alone clearly illustratesthe importance of education to working mothers across America, and that'ssomething we just couldn't ignore.We're excited to be a part of the ProjectWorking Mom 3 campaign and look forward to receiving applications, not justfrom moms this time but from dads as well."Ashford University is one of five universities participating in "ProjectWorking Mom...and Dads Too!"Combined, Ashford and the other fourparticipating schools will be awarding approximately 60 full-ride onlinecollege scholarships worth more than $2 million, bringing the total of ProjectWorking Mom scholarships awarded to more than $6 million."Project Working Mom started as a single campaign to help working moms go backto school, but the response was so large that we decided to launch anothercampaign," said Helen MacDermott, content director for Project Working Mom. "This time, however, in response to the voices of many dads, we have added afather-focused element." eLearners , an online education resource that connects learners with onlineeducation and created the Project Working Mom campaigns, also created acomplementary, interactive, and in-depth web site to help learners tackletheir questions and fears about returning to school.The site is designed toempower working parents and offers advice on going back to school,self-assessment quizzes on numerous subjects including how to determine whatsubjects to study, an online support community, numerous articles, and adatabase with $15 billion in financial aid opportunities."This campaign is a much needed resource for many moms and dads who would loveto pursue a new career path, but don't have the money to get the degree theyneed," said Carey Casey, CEO of the Kansas City-based National Center forFathering and fathers ."Many dads I've talked with would love to go backto school, but they don't know where to begin and for many the biggest barrieris definitely cost.It's great to see action underway to help remove thesebarriers."The full-ride online college scholarships through "Project Working Mom...andDads Too!" are for online programs from the associate's to Ph.D. level.Toapply for a scholarship, working moms and dads may submit a short applicationat will also need to complete an essay withtheir life, education and/or career goals and explain how an online educationwill allow them to achieve those goals.The deadline to apply for ascholarship is April 30, 2009.About Ashford UniversityFounded in 1918, Ashford University is a coeducational institution regionallyaccredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Associationof Colleges and Schools, with programs in education, business, accounting,criminal and social justice, computer animation and graphic design, and otherareas.The University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as arange of student activities and athletics, at its Clinton campus.Onlinedegree programs are available in education, organizational management,business administration, and psychology.The University is known for its highquality yet highly affordable on-campus and online programs, with tuition feesamong the lowest in the U.S. compared to other private institutions.Itstagline is: "Higher Education Made Affordable"(SM).For more information onAshford University, please visit or contact Shari Rodriguez,Director of Public Relations, at 858/513-9240 x2513.About eLearners (R)The eLearners website is one of several high visibility, high-qualityprospecting tools offered by EducationDynamics, LLC.Since 1999,eLearners has been successfully connecting learners to online education,including online degree and certificate programs, specialized career training,and a variety of online courses. For prospective students, eLearners(R)provides a powerful search engine for users to find thousands of onlineprogram offerings, as well as educational evaluation tools and financial aidresources.

For colleges and universities, the eLearners website offers alow-cost, performance-based method to provide national exposure and increaseenrollments in their programs.For more information on eLearners , visit Shari Rodriguez, Director of Public Relations858.513.9240 x2513 - SOURCEAshford UniversityShari Rodriguez, Director of Public Relations of Ashford University,+1-858-513-9240, ext . 2513, adreniline . NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--Fitch Ratings has downgraded Tronox Worldwide LLC's (Tronox) ratings as follows:--Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'D' from 'C'; --$250 million senior secured bank revolver to 'D/RR4' from'CC/RR3' --$103 million (at Sept alex lifeson . 30, 2008) senior secured term loan to 'D/RR4'from'CC/RR3'; --$350 million Senior Unsecured notes at 'D/RR6' from 'C/ RR6' Tronox Worldwide LLC and Tronox Finance Corp are co-issuers of the seniorunsecured notes Tronox Inc.'s U.S bravado . operations have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection toaddress environmental remediation and litigation costs The filing did notinclude non-U.S. operations, which are based in Australia, Germany and theNetherlands. The producer of titanium dioxide pigment used in paint, plastics and paper hasassets of about $1.56 billion and liabilities of about $1.22 billion, as statedin its filing with the U.S Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan.

The company stated it had a commitment for up to $125 million in newdebtor-in-possession financing from its existing lending group led by CreditSuisse . Tronox is one of the leading global producers and marketers of titanium dioxide.In addition, Tronox produces electrolytic manganese dioxide, sodium chlorate,and boron-based and other specialty chemicals closer to the heart . Fitch's rating definitions and the terms of use of such ratings are available onthe agency's public site, Published ratings, criteria andmethodologies are available from this site, at all times different stages . Fitch's code ofconduct, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, affiliate firewall, complianceand other relevant policies and procedures are also available from the 'Code ofConduct' section of this site distant early warning . The issuer did not participate in the ratingprocess other than through the medium of its public disclosure Fitch RatingsMonica M Bonar, 212-908-0579 (New York)Sean T. Sexton, 312-368-3130 (Chicago)Media Relations:Cindy Stoller, 212-908-0526 (New York) Copyright Business Wire 2009.

Pride, determination, hustle, toughness, skill, and loyalty—just a few of the characteristics that make up what it takes to be a Philadelphia Flyer . When you talk all-time rosters, the Flyers boast one of the most impressive lineups in NHL history dreamline . Bobby Clarke, Bill Barber, Brian Propp, Ron Hextall, Eric Desjardins, Eric Lindros, Bernie Parent, and Mark Howe are just a few examples of the tremendous amount of talent the Flyers have had over the years earthshine . So, if you could turn back time, what would the Flyers all-time roster look like? Here is my take: *Please note, all stats represent totals as a member of the Flyers, not career NHL totals farewell to kings . Who cares what they accomplished elsewhere, right? Forwards First Line: The “LCB” Line Left Wing—Bill Barber Four hundred twenty goals, 883 points, a plus/minus rating of plus-316, and 3,250 shots registered makes Barber a no-brainer to be selected the Flyers' best left winger of all time.

One of only three Flyers to be elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame, Barber was a force to be reckoned with and his ability to make players around him better is legendary . He had 53 goals and 108 points in 129 career playoff games with the Flyers, including 24 points in the Flyers back-to-back Stanley Cup victories fly by night . Barber is ranked fifth overall in single-season points with 112, and is one of only five Flyers to ever score 50 goals in a season fraternity . Centre—Bobby Clarke Clarke exemplifies everything you want in an NHL player; toughness, leadership, skill, ability to intimidate, and a competitive streak that goes beyond what most NHLers can bring to the table .