Press Release: Georgetown University
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
25 January 2012 |
Contact: Maggie Moore, Communications Officer
Georgetown University (202) 687-4328 gucomm@georgetown.edu |
Georgetown University Welcomes Award-winning Screenwriter as Member of Faculty
Michael Long joins the graduate school faculty as a professor in public relations and writing
Michael Long joins the graduate school faculty as a professor in public relations and writing
WASHINGTON, DC – Georgetown University today announced the appointment of award-winning screenwriter and playwright Michael Long as a professor at the School of Continuing Studies.
Mr. Long joins a select group of educators and will teach courses in speechwriting, public relations writing and business writing.
“The university is very happy to have Michael on board,” said Dr Robert Manuel, Dean of the School of Continuing Studies. “His expertise in writing will provide Georgetown students with a strong edge as they establish their careers.”
Aside from writing and directing “Hostages”, winner of the Best Play award at the Fall 2011 NYC Players Theatre Short Play and Music Festival, Mr. Long has over twenty years of writing experience. A former director of the White House Writers Group, he has penned remarks for four presidential candidates and scripted over 200 debates for Senators Edward Kennedy and Fred Thompson. He also contributes to various publications including the Washington Post, the National Review Online and the New York Daily News, to name a few.
“I started out as a freelance writer in the 1990s with an academic background in Physics,” said Long. “This opportunity will allow me to inspire students – help them develop their skills and realize their potential in writing.”
Michael Long will begin teaching courses in June 2012.
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Press Release: Cooper University Hospital
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
22 September 2009 |
Cooper University Hospital Partners with Two Other Major Health Systems to Create Medical Records Exchange
The Camden Health Information Exchange gives doctors access to medical records ensuring ability to give more timely and informed care
The Camden Health Information Exchange gives doctors access to medical records ensuring ability to give more timely and informed care
CAMDEN, NJ – Cooper University Hospital today announces collaboration with healthcare providers Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center and Virtua Health to create an exchange giving doctors access to medical records of patients who provide consent.
The exchange allows doctors to share health records, access past diagnosis and provide appropriate treatment to patients across the three major health systems.
“We are very excited about this new development, the first of its kind to be implemented in the state,” said Dr. Carolyn Bekes, Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs at Cooper University Hospital. “This breakthrough also hopes to cut costs by reducing unnecessary tests and allow us to better manage patient care.”
Health data will be gathered and made available through Noteworthly Medical Systems based in Cleveland. Patients who wish to be part of the system must give permission and only 200 doctors and caregivers will be issued passwords to access the system.
“In order to provide the best possible care, every physician and every health system wants as much information as possible,” said Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli, medical doctor of the emergency department at Cooper. “This tool is long overdue.”
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Press Release: DPT Productions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
27 April 2005 |
DPT Productions applauds signing of income tax deduction for film and music production in Oklahoma
Tax credit leads to a 25% income tax deduction on production expenses
Tax credit leads to a 25% income tax deduction on production expenses
Oklahoma City, OK – DPT Productions applauds the signing of House Bill 1716 yesterday by Governor Wendell Ogelthorpe at the State Capitol, a measure that seeks to boost film and music production in the state.
The bill creates a tax deduction of 25% for expenses incurred for film and music projects produced in Oklahoma and benefit the entertainment industry in the United States.
“These tax credits will attract film and music producers from all over the country to come to Oklahoma, which will benefit the local economy,” said David Turnipseed, CEO of DPT Productions. “This development can put Oklahoma on the map as one of the leading film and music production states in the country.”
The tax credit will help stimulate Oklahoma’s economy and benefit local production companies such as DPT Productions. Local companies can then offer competitive prices to their clients without compromising quality service.
“Being in the business for twenty years, we have shot and edited about every imaginable type of subject matter, for advertising to training and sports programming,” said Turnipseed. “This tax deduction will allow us invest in better equipment and still maintain the high quality service we provide to our clients with added value.”
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The bill creates a tax deduction of 25% for expenses incurred for film and music projects produced in Oklahoma and benefit the entertainment industry in the United States.
“These tax credits will attract film and music producers from all over the country to come to Oklahoma, which will benefit the local economy,” said David Turnipseed, CEO of DPT Productions. “This development can put Oklahoma on the map as one of the leading film and music production states in the country.”
The tax credit will help stimulate Oklahoma’s economy and benefit local production companies such as DPT Productions. Local companies can then offer competitive prices to their clients without compromising quality service.
“Being in the business for twenty years, we have shot and edited about every imaginable type of subject matter, for advertising to training and sports programming,” said Turnipseed. “This tax deduction will allow us invest in better equipment and still maintain the high quality service we provide to our clients with added value.”
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Press Release: Federal Aviation Administration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1 October 2009 |
FAA stands firm as an unbiased enforcer of rules as bill banning lengthy tarmac delays is signed into law
The legislation imposes a 3-hour time limit rule on tarmac delays for aircrafts
The legislation imposes a 3-hour time limit rule on tarmac delays for aircrafts
WASHINGTON, DC – The Federal Aviation Administration today begins implementation of a three-hour rule on tarmac delays as President Barack Obama signs a new bill that aims to protect consumer rights.
The new bill forces airlines to deplane passengers after three hours and requires them to provide food and water, operating restrooms and any necessary medical attention to passengers within two hours of waiting while inside the aircraft.
“We are accountable and must ensure the safety of airline passengers,” said Michael Huerta, FAA Acting Administrator. “With the new law, airlines must live up to their obligation to their customers and we are here to make sure they do so.”
Due to the high incidence of flight delays in recent months in which passengers were stranded on ground aboard aircrafts, there is increasing momentum in Congress and among business and consumer groups in support for the legislation. Just last month, passengers were forced to remain inside an aircraft overnight in Rochester, MN.
The new rule is a setback for airline companies, who have strongly opposed the mandatory three-hour rule, as it will cause forced flight cancellations and increase costs for the airline.
“We will not be very popular with the airlines, but the FAA will follow strict compliance of the new law,” said Huerta. “We will impose fines if necessary, as passengers must not be subjected to such inhumane conditions.”