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70th Anniversary of the Uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto Recorded for Web of Stories by the Last Surviving Commander of the Uprising, Marek Edelman
As 19 April marks the 70th anniversary of the uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto, Web of Stories is proud to share a rare, first-hand account of this pivotal moment in history with exclusive footage of Marek Edelman, one of the last commanders of the uprising, sharing his life story. - April 17, 2013 - Web of Stories Ltd
Concept Healthcare Unveils New Website to Serve as Complete Training Resource for Nursing Home Industry
Concept Healthcare, an innovator in the delivery of online training and resources for psychologists and behavioral/healthcare professionals, today announced the launch of its new website. This site brings together an extensive collection of training, resources and tools all in one easy to use location where visitors can easily search, review, share and purchase with just a few clicks. - April 16, 2013 - Concept Healthcare
Heritage College is Now Enrolling for EMT Training
The Heritage College campus in Oklahoma City has begun taking applications for enrollment in its new EMT program. “Heritage is really excited about this program,” said Heritage College Director Andrea Riley. “Heritage offers training that serves real needs in Oklahoma City. The... - April 15, 2013 - Heritage Education
Veterinary Technician School Opens in Oklahoma City
The Heritage College Veterinary Technician school program trains veterinary technicians for work in private clinics, laboratories, and animal hospitals. - April 15, 2013 - Heritage Education
E-Learning and Technology in the Classroom in Focus at African Education Week in June
Are mobile devices revolutionary or disruptive in a classroom setting? Should IT and social media be used to develop professional learning networks? And can twitter, Facebook and MixIT enhance teaching and learning in the classroom? These are some of the compelling questions that will be discussed... - April 14, 2013 - African Education Week
Veterinary Technician School Opens in Oklahoma City
The Heritage College Veterinary Technician school program trains veterinary technicians for work in private clinics, laboratories, and animal hospitals. - April 14, 2013 - Heritage Education
Custom College Visits Announces Partnership with Frosch Travel
Custom College Visits, a company that offers tailor-made campus tour itineraries for college-bound students and their families, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Frosch Travel (FROSCH), one of the leading travel management companies in the U.S. This new partnership will... - April 12, 2013 - Custom College Visits
Men in Childcare Briefing - Thursday 27th June 2013 – Central London
Our Men in Childcare half-day briefing event will cover ways in which the Early Years sector can work towards increasing the numbers of men working in the profession and working on encouraging the profession for men as well as showcasing some best practice working around male involvement. - April 11, 2013 - Capita Conferences
Pubble & Stefan Drew Deliver Community Engagement Platform to FHE Sector
Pubble, the Cork (Dublin & San Francisco) based community engagement platform provider, have joined forces with Stefan Drew, owner of College & Trainer Marketing Ltd, to market their FHE software in the UK. Pubble is used extensively throughout Eire, the UK and in the USA and will now be... - April 11, 2013 - Stefan Drew Associates
Florida Learners Permit Program: New Online Course Available
New Way for Teens to Get Their Florida Drivers Permit - April 09, 2013 - National Online Traffic Schools, LLC
The Extra Mile – SaferTeenDriver.com Adds New Tools for Novice Teen Drivers
Today the website SaferTeenDriver.com was relaunched with a new hazard perception evaluation and related defensive driver training curriculum tailored for novice teen drivers. The updated website incorporates best in class evaluation and educational services from BrightFleet.com, but adds a unique... - April 09, 2013 - SaferTeenDriver.com
Fran Briggs Releases the Best of Spring Reading 2013, Part I
Award-winning publicity firm, eMediaCampaigns! showcases author's literary talent based on impact, influence, subject, originality, creativity and quality. - April 07, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!
Kickstart Kids 1st Annual Summer Camp
KICKSTART KIDS kicks off its First Annual Summer Camp. Campers will learn about: themselves, others, teamwork, the importance of community service, healthy habits, leadership, discipline, and compassion. - April 07, 2013 - KICKSTART KIDS
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick Declares April to be Youth Financial Literacy Month in Cooperation with the Massachusetts Jump$tart Coalition
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick declares April to be Youth Financial Literacy Month in cooperation with the Massachusetts Jump$tart Coalition In declaring Youth Financial Literacy Month, Governor Patrick recognizes the state-wide efforts to improve financial literacy in Massachusetts and the tireless efforts of many parents and educators to prepare our youth with the skills needed to navigate tomorrow’s complex economy. - April 06, 2013 - MA Jumpstart Coalition
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon to Visit Ralston Elementary School in Machesney Park on April 12
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will visit Ralston Elementary School, 710 Ralston Road, Machesney Park, Ill., on April 12, where the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network. In the audience will be the 400... - April 06, 2013 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois
Norfolk Academy Seniors Granted Prestigious College Scholarships
The Jefferson Scholarship Foundation at the University of Virginia has selected Norfolk Academy senior Harper Dodd as a Jefferson Scholar. Jefferson Scholarships are awarded to “the most promising leaders, scholars, and citizens in the world.” In addition to full financial support, the... - April 05, 2013 - Norfolk Academy
Harp Festival at Harps Etc. Celebrates 10th Anniversary of This Unusual Business
Celebrate with Harps Etc. on May 3 - 5, 2013 at the first Harp Festival and Tenth Anniversary Celebration at 1601 N. Main Street in Walnut Creek, CA. The Harp Festival will feature world class performers and workshop presenters. The full festival schedule, registration and tickets are available at http://tinyurl.com/harpsetc or by calling 925-937-4277. - April 04, 2013 - Harps Etc
Positive Promotions Announces Winning Schools for 2012 Red Ribbon Week Contest
Each October, Positive Promotions supports the efforts of Red Ribbon Week by sponsoring an annual contest to recognize schools and organizations that celebrate the week in creative ways. Chosen from hundreds of outstanding contest entries, the company is proud to announce and congratulate the winning schools of the 2012 Red Ribbon Week Contest. - April 04, 2013 - Positive Promotions
Nashville Church of Scientology Takes Up the Education Problem
Nashville’s Church of Scientology says it’s time to do something to resolve the problems in education. - April 03, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Cwist Announces Partnerships with Imagine Toys and Scientifics Direct
“cwist” kids’ challenges with a twist - will offer partners’ products as rewards on their soon-to-launch digital platform. - April 03, 2013 - cwist
Michael Bradley, President/CEO of Bradley Wealth Management, Joins Non-Profit Educational Speaker Bureau, SOFA, to Help End Financial Illiteracy One Community at a Time
The entire mission of SOFA, in April, is to get the word out, in every possible way, so most Americans can realize financial literacy is not just for people with money. Knowing how to manage one’s cash, control your debt, and make the right choices, now, will absolutely assure one later, that their future will be better. - April 02, 2013 - Bradley Wealth Managment
Mentor-Ship Announces Expansion of Development and Leadership Services for Professionals and Post-Graduate Students
Dallas, Texas-based Mentor-Ship announced today the expansion of Development and Leadership services focused on Young Professionals and Post-graduate Students. - March 31, 2013 - Mentorship
Appleton Goes Social with Test Prep Course
Educational support organization, Appleton, applies blended learning model with use of Edmodo. - March 31, 2013 - Appleton Learning
Joy Keys Chats with Genius Educator Dr. Chris Imafidon
This week on "Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys"-podcast chat with the Father of Britain's brainiest family, Dr. Chris Imafidon. - March 30, 2013 - Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys
A One Day National Conference, Developing the Early Years Workforce, Wednesday 26th June 2013 – Central London
Their Developing the Early Years Workforce Conference comes at a crucial time as the early years sector responds to the More Great Childcare report, gearing up for the proposed early years qualifications and workforce changes. - March 29, 2013 - Capita Conferences
The Chef’s Academy Announces 2013 Who’s Left Cooking? Competition
Local Culinary Institute Challenges Students in Reality Television-Style Food Battle - March 29, 2013 - The Chef's Academy
Campbell Law Team Wins AAJ Advocacy Regional Championship
A Team of Four Campbell Law Students Wins the American Association tor Justice (AAJ) Student Trial Advocacy Competition - March 29, 2013 - Campbell Law
Chippewa Valley Campaign for Liberty Monthly Event Presents "Identity Theft and Its Devastating Impact," an HRMC Workshop
Is someone stealing your identity? How would you know? Chippewa Valley Campaign for Liberty invites you to participate in a complimentary workshop "Identity Theft and its Devastating Impact." . Mr. Rob Taylor, a Certified Identity Theft Specialist with HRMC, is 12 year veteran of the... - March 28, 2013 - HRMC
Former African Presidential Candidates Kah Walla and Papa Kwesi Nduom to Speak at NYU African Economic Forum
The acclaimed “divine intervention” for Cameroonian Politics Kah Walla and Ghana’s PPP leader and presidential hopeful Papa Kwesi Nduom are scheduled to speak on the People, Ideas, and Events Reshaping the African Continent at the annual African Economic Forum at New York University on April 6, 2013. - March 28, 2013 - The Council of Young African Leaders
Grauer School Café Night Launches Second Record Label CD
The Grauer School hosted a performing arts Café Night, “A Night of Originals,” featuring student performances on February 21, 2013. - March 28, 2013 - The Grauer School
Growing Technology Commercialization: University of Kansas Moving Innovation from the Laboratory to the Marketplace
The University of Kansas is moving innovations from the laboratory to the marketplace at breakneck speed. Julie Goonewardene, President of KU Technology Commercialization Center, announced five researchers were awarded $50,000 each to further their research, research includes 1) medical delivery methods; 2) protein-based drugs for Parkinson's Disease; 3) new drugs for multiple sclerosis; 4) slide and tissue block valet system; 5) and solar panel detectors and sensors. - March 26, 2013 - The University of Kansas Center for Technology Commercialization
"Romancing the West" Tour Kicks Off Historical Concerts at Main Street Theaters in April
Woodstock Legend, “Melanie,” (Brand New Key), to headline “Romancing the West Legacy Tour” in April, in her first West Coast Tour in Years. Melanie Safka headlines, “Romancing the West,” an epic documentary style concert taking theater patrons on a time traveling journey through 240 years of the American West. - March 25, 2013 - Romancing the West
Advanced Solutions Application Engineer, Heather Adams Will Participate in KSPE MATHCOUNTS
Shaping Young Minds and Sharing Insight through Innovation - March 23, 2013 - Advanced Solutions Inc.
Toy Company CEO and Senators Speak at the Missouri Capitol
Jonathan Freiden, President and Co-CEO at U.S. Toy Company speaks about the value of investing in quality early childhood care and education. - March 23, 2013 - U.S. Toy Company
Students Compete in Smallpeice Trust Wind Turbine Challenge
400 students from schools across Wales have been recently busy testing their knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) during a two-part Wind Turbine Day Challenge. The project was set by educational charity The Smallpeice Trust and funded by The Institution of Engineering and... - March 23, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
One of the Biggest Music Events for Kids in the DFW Area Coming on April 14th
On April 14, over 500 kid and teen musicians from School of Rock’s locations all over DFW will descend upon Dallas’ Deep Ellum neighborhood for an entire day of their own unique rock and roll festival called Rockstravaganza. This will be SoR’s third Rockstravaganza and it has been highly successful in its goals, namely creating awareness of talented students and bands, but also in raising money for the school’s scholarship program (School of Rock Scholarship Fund 501(c)3. - March 22, 2013 - School of Rock
The PMP Exam is Changing on July 31st, 2013
The Project Management Institute (PMI) has released a new edition of The PMBOK Guide in January 2013. Accordingly, the new version of the Project Management Professional (PMP) Examination will be updated on July 31st, 2013. See:... - March 22, 2013 - uCertify.com
A One Day National Conference, Payment Implementing the New National Qualifications in Scotland, Tuesday 21st May 2013 – Edinburgh
This timely event will address the following key issues: Update on the changes to qualifications, Monitoring of the new National Qualifications, The role of Local Authorities in the delivery of the new National Qualifications, Preparing teachers for the delivery of the new National Qualifications - March 22, 2013 - Capita Conferences
First Interactive Work, Marble Springs, Now on a Wiki, Featured at the Library of Congress Electronic Literature Showcase April 3 - 5, 2013
The Library of Congress Electronic Literature Showcase, April 3 - 5 2013, will feature seminal works within the electronic literature canon, including Marble Springs. While Marble Springs 1.0 (Eastgate Systems 1993) was the first interactive hypertext published in the U.S., it has been updated and Marble Springs 3.0 is now available in its entirety on a wiki. - March 21, 2013 - Deena Larsen, writer
Nurses Get Help Preparing for RN Palliative Care Certification Exam
CSU Institute for Palliative Care and San Diego Chapter of the Hospice and Palliative Nursing Association offer on May 4 and 5 a weekend study course. - March 21, 2013 - CSU Institute for Palliative Care
National Academy of Physicians and Medical Scientists Sponsors 2014 Congress of Future Medical Leaders for Top High School Students
The Congress of Future Medical Leaders, sponsored by the National Academy of Physicians and Medical Scientists, will be held in Washington, DC in February of 2014. The conference seeks to equip and support the nation’s top achieving high school students in their pursuit of a career in the STEM subjects. The three-day conference will provide students with access to representatives of elite colleges, demonstrations of future medical technology, and even an opportunity to witness surgery. - March 21, 2013 - The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists
ICD-10 Coders Academy Releases Certified ICD-10 Coder Certification Information
Demonstrate your knowledge of ICD-10 Coding including the correct application of ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS and CMS GEMs with the industry unique credentials. - March 21, 2013 - ICD10coderscademy
NextGuru Launches New Company Blog
NextGuru, the pioneer of online student-tutor networking, announced today the launch of a new corporate blog. Students, parents, and tutors will now be able to get more insights and important industry information on the NextGuru website. - March 21, 2013 - NextGuru
Engineering Their Way to a Brighter Future with the Smallpeice Trust
William Hulme’s Grammar School students put their science, technology, engineering and maths skills to the test in a one-day challenge set by educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by KYOCERA Document Solutions UK Ltd, one of the world’s leading document solutions... - March 21, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
CPX Interactive Sponsors Entrepreneurship Competition at Hofstra University
CPX to Award $75,000 in Prizes to Those with the Best Concept and Business Plan - March 20, 2013 - CPXi
Redmark Editing Launches Anniversary Package for PhD Scholars
The package for Dissertation Editing Services was introduced ahead of the company’s 11th anniversary. - March 20, 2013 - Redmark Editing
Brainsmart Celebrates Completion of 3 Years with "Real Skills for Life" Seminar in Mumbai
Brainsmart Institute is celebrating the successful completion of 3 years in Mumbai. Brainsmart training specializes in life skill training for children. For these celebrations Brainsmart is organizing a series of awareness camps for parents. These camps emphasize the importance of life skills in... - March 19, 2013 - Brainsmart
Hey Snails to Join Industry Luminaries at Game Developers Conference 2013
Independent game developer Hey Snails Inc. to take part in "the world’s largest game industry event"; industry giants Blizzard Entertainment, Zynga, Ubisoft, among other participants. - March 17, 2013 - Hey Snails Inc.
Career Indaba to Help Matrics and Students with Career Guidance and Job Information
The annual Career Indaba will once again bridge the gap for students between studying and entering the working world. Career Indaba is taking place alongside the African Education Week Annual Convention and Learning Expo from 19-22 June at the Sandton International Convention Centre in Johannesburg. - March 17, 2013 - Career Indaba
RE/MAX Metro Chicago Real Estate Network’s Hot Air Balloon Visits St. Nicholas of Tolentine School in Chicago on March 25
The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will pay a March 25 visit to St. Nicholas of Tolentine School, 3741 W. 62nd St., in Chicago’s West Lawn community, where the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX metro Chicago real estate network. The... - March 16, 2013 - RE/MAX Northern Illinois