FNL's Winter    e-News	FNL Partners:        Graebel Moves to Online Training   FNL Products:        SAVE 64% on Winter Driving Course                              Just $10 Now through 1/31/08!                                     Plus Check out our new MindLeaders Courses    FNL People:            New Director of Marketing   FNL Phun:               Phacts & Phigures for the Holidays                                     Why did 17,465 people end up in the E.R.                                     during 3 years of holiday seasons?                                      Hint - it was NOT from eating too much.                                                            (answer below)
FNL Partners:	GRAEBEL MOVES  to ONLINE TRAINING   with FIRSTNET LEARNING   Graebel Companies, Inc., a leader in global  relocation services, with its trademarked service offering Peace of Mind. Worldwide. has launched Graebel University Online, created and powered by FirstNet Learning. This state-of-the-art online university allows Graebel to offer training any time, at any location, not only to its employees, but also to its customers, alliance partners and contractors worldwide.   Graebel’s commitment to education began in 1999 with Graebel University as a means to train and certify its national workforce. Graebel University Online takes this initiative to the next level through its ability to integrate and blend online training with existing corporate education and development programs, and it demonstrates Graebel’s commitment to lifelong learning.  Graebel recognizes the fact that learning is a never-ending pursuit that cannot, and should not, be confined to rigid times and places. The ability to disseminate knowledge on an “anytime anywhere” basis reflects the reality of the business world today.    “Learning online is the best training solution for Graebel employees, customers and partners. Not only is it the desired method of learning today, but it is truly the only way that we can teach content in a consistent manner world-wide,” says Tom Sims, Senior V.P. of Human Resources & Chief Administrative Officer for Graebel Companies, Inc.  He further stated, “Having our own branded online university was extremely important to us.  We felt there was no better partner to work with on its creation than FirstNet Learning, a leader in online training solutions, including branded campuses.”   “Graebel University Online is unique among corporate universities because it provides real value in terms of content, 24/7 delivery, cost-savings and ease of use to a wider audience,” said Roy Burger, FNL’s Chairman and CEO. “Partnering with Graebel allowed us to take online universities and learning management systems to a new level, encompassing many areas of learning and service for Graebel’s employees, customers and partners. We’re thankful to have such an innovative partner as Graebel, who quickly saw the value in offering training to all the people they touch.”    Learn more about our partnership at www.firstnetlearning.com.
FNL Products:	SAVE 64% on FNL's Winter Driving Course Special Price of just $10! December 15th, 2007 through January 31st, 2008   Talk about timely!  As we go to 'print' snow & ice storms are covering the U.S.  This writer took the FNL Winter Driving Course yesterday, and even after 30+ years of driving, I learned new information that helped in my commute last night!    This course covers safe driving techniques in adverse winter weather conditions. Topics include defensive driving, accident prevention methods, the impact of drinking and driving, vehicle safety measures, vehicle maintenance, winter weather patterns and associated hazards, personal safety considerations, and actions to take for breakdowns or accidents.  Sign up today on FNL's website home page and save 64% off the regular course price!   MindLeaders Courses Are Here!    Check out our new courses from MindLeaders®, our new partner and the premiere provider of technical e-learning courses. The MindLeaders® courses provide a high-value combination of quality, contemporary training at a reasonable cost. This extensive catalog is available on the FirstNet Learning e-commerce site for instant access as well as available to clients with our training campuses and corporate universities.  Click here to look at these new courses!  We also invite you to take visit FNL Demo Campus.  Want to know more?  Email sales@firstnetlearning.com or call us at 1.888.948.4949, x. 3.
FNL People:	General Manager. Director of Marketing.  On-air Host. Reporter. Those are the titles that Debi Garrity has held in the twenty five years she's worked in Colorado.  FirstNet Learning is proud to announce that Ms. Garrity has now joined FNL as Director of Marketing, bringing with her a wealth of experience in both business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketing and promotions.   A St. Louis native, she began her career on-air in Denver television, moving behind the scenes into producing and eventually expanding into a more creative career in marketing and advertising.  She’s worked with Subaru of America, Burt Automotive Network and Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide, where for 11 years she rose to become the General Manager over U.S. regional offices.  For the last 2 years Ms. Garrity brought her talents to the non-profit world as Director of Marketing for Food Bank of the Rockies, where she helped redefine FBR’s brand image and increased the consistency and reach of their mission’s message, fighting hunger— feeding hope.    “FirstNet Learning is very excited to put Ms. Garrity’s wealth of knowledge and experience to work for our clients such as Graebel, CIRSA, Kentucky League of Cities, TriNet and many more.  She will be invaluable growing not only our customer base, but the use of online training by their employees”, said Roy Burger, Chairman and CEO.   “Internet has become the chief source of information for our world today.  I’ve been involved with training before, as creator, developer, teacher and learner, and I know online is the desired method for learning.  I’m excited to be a part of this fast-growing industry!” said Ms. Garrity.
FNL Phun Phacts & Phigures:	And for the holiday season... Lifting heavy gifts?  Learn how to lift the correct way with one of FNL's many online courses in back safety and back injury prevention. Putting up holiday lights like you're Chevy Chase?  Better look at our electrical safety course!  Or, if you're up on the roof, how about a course in fall protection?! Dashing through the snow in your car to Grandma's?  You might want to take our Winter Driving Course first!  Right now it's on SALE! According to the CDC, during the holiday seasons of 2000-2003, 17,465 people visited emergency rooms with injuries due to holiday-related falls.  62% were aged 20 to 49.  43% fell from ladders.  And males were 40% more likely to fall than women. FNL's knowledge@work(TM) e-learning products are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - you can train in your pajamas! Online Training produces a 60% faster learning curve than instructor-led training alone (Training Magazine) Online Training has a 25% to 60% higher retention rate, making e-learning even more valuable (Training Magazine) Whatever you do this holiday season, be safe, be healthy and we wish you very happy holidays!