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Pacific Ridge School Student Represents U.S. on International Student Panel, Earns Spot in NCIV Citizen Diplomacy Program for Emerging Leaders, and Wins Coveted CEO Award
David Hines, a twelfth-grade student at Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad, recently returned from Atlanta, Georgia, after attending People to People International’s (PTPI) ninth annual Global Youth Forum (GYF). Hines was one of more than 200 students worldwide, ages 13-18, who took part in the... - January 07, 2011 - Pacific Ridge School
ABiSee Inc. Announces That Its Instant Readers, Eye-Pal and Zoom-Ex, Are Now Compatible with Kurzweil 1000™
Users of the ABiSee Eye-Pal & Zoom-Ex can now have access to the broad variety of reading, learning and productivity features found in Kurzweil 1000. - January 05, 2011 - ABiSee, Inc.
Great White Software, LLC Unveils Innovative Multi-Sensory Learning Tool for Students of All Ages
New Mobile Application will Enable Users to Study Anywhere and at Anytime. Great White Software, LLC, launched its first educational application “Flash Card Maker Pro” on the Android Market. Flash Card Maker Pro was created to improve memory and facilitate learning by using flash cards that stimulating multiple senses at the same time. - January 04, 2011 - Great White Software, LLC
Young Readers Take a Journey Under the Sea with Reagent Press and Author Robert Stanek in New Bugville Critters Books with Unique Educational Focuses
Help celebrate Robert Stanek’s birthday today (Jan. 3) by taking a journey to Bugville. Share the joy of Bugville by reading and sharing the new book Buster Explores the Sea or any other Bugville Critters book. Buster and Lass are little bugs with Big dreams. Their dreams take them to... - January 03, 2011 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Ronna Martin Announces Campaign for Eanes ISD (Texas) School District Board of Trustees.
Ronna Martin of Austin and Westlake (Texas) has announced that she will run for a Trustee position on the Eanes ISD School Board in the May 2011 election. Martin established a campaign network officially on January 1, 2011 and the website address is http://www.voteronna.com and is actively seeking donations. Also a Facebook page for the campaign is located at http://www.facebook.com/voteronna. - January 02, 2011 - Don Martin Public Affairs
Canadian Profits (Results Enterprises) Hosts a Complimentary Tele-Seminar/Webcast to Show Canadians How to Make 2011 Their Best Year Ever
Canadian Profits (Results Enterprises Inc.) has provided over a thousand students with the knowledge to achieve their financial goals in any economy, and they are having their first free webcast this month. - January 02, 2011 - Results Enterprises Inc.
"Logic," Pretty Penny Ranch’s Champion Rescue GSD, from Manic to Magical in Twelve Months
Incentive based dog training turned "Logic," an uncontrollable rescue dog, into a beloved family member. Logic openly and routinely attacked all other dogs, people and animals, and failed two years of traditional obedience training. Aggressive, high drive, working class dogs are almost always trainable once boundaries, sense of purpose and rewards are established consistently. - December 29, 2010 - Pretty Penny Ranch
The Victory Center for Autism Will Host a "Victory Royale Casino Night" in Support of Children and Families Affected with Autism in South Florida
Join The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges on Thursday, March 3, 2011, and have a great night of Vegas-style excitement, while helping out a good cause at the same time. - December 27, 2010 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
Alternative to the MBA: Most Master in Management Programs do Not Require a First Degree in Economics or Business
2 out of 3 Management Masters are open for graduates of all disciplines. At www.mim-compass.com you can search for these programs according to their entry requirements. - December 25, 2010 - Master in Management Compass
The James Young Empowerment Center Announces National Availability of Their Empowerment Curriculum, Developed to Teach Mid to High School Students to Read and Write
Millions of high school students are entering the 21st century job market without the ability to read, write or complete a job application. The James Young Empowerment Center offers school systems a curriculum that disenfranchised students are embracing. - December 24, 2010 - The James Young Empowerment Center
Stevens Dr. Miasnikov and Dr. Gilman Receive National Security Agency Grant
Dr. Alexei Miasnikov and Dr. Robert Gilman of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Stevens Institute of Technology recently received a two-year research grant from the National Security Agency's (NSA) Mathematical Sciences Program to test their novel approach to the Andrews-Curtis conjecture,... - December 24, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Craig King’s Pretty Penny Ranch & Champion GSD “Logic” Provides Incentive to Southwest Teens
Pretty Penny Ranch's Champion GSD "Logic" shows Arizona high schoolers the power of incentive based training in half day demonstrations throughout the valley. - December 23, 2010 - Pretty Penny Ranch
All 4 Centers of Koenig Approved by Oracle University
Koenig Solutions announced that all 4 Koenig centers (Delhi, Goa Shimla and Dehradun) have been approved to be part of Oracle University. They have been approved as Oracle Approved Education Center to run all courses including Oracle 11g, 10g, 9i, RAC, Performance tuning, Oracle Applications (EBS). - December 23, 2010 - Koenig Solutions Pvt. ltd
North American Seminars Inc. Introduces a a New Online Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course, an Introduction to Wound Care for the Rehab Professional
North American Seminars Inc. introduces an evidence based online physical therapy continuing education course on wound management directed at the rehab professional in order to enhance their knowledge of wound care and its impact on the rehab treatment plan. - December 22, 2010 - North American Seminars
Training Classes in the Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville Shale, Barnett Shale and Marcellus Shale Plays
There is a need for trained right of way agents and title agents to assist with acquiring right of way for pipelines to carry crude oil from individual well sites to existing pipeline infrastructure. - December 20, 2010 - American Right of Way Associates
Tutors International Welcomes Changes to Employment Agency Law Ensuring Better Protection of Children with Compulsory CRB Checks for Tutors
The founder of Tutors International welcomes the changes to employment agency law which ensure all private tutor agencies will carry out CRB checks on tutors. - December 20, 2010 - Tutors International
The Building Envelope Science Institute Appoints First Executive Director
The Building Envelope Science Institute elected its first Executive Director, Richard Shaffer, who has a been involved since the inception of the Institute in early 2009. The Institute has lead the way for inspection & remediation of structures with Defective Drywall over the past year by introducing one of the first protocols and providing solutions to the Defective Drywall crisis. - December 19, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Top-Tier Tutoring Releases Enhanced Podcast That Showcases Campus Visit to the University of Miami
In her latest podcast, Rhonda Rivera of Top-Tier Tutoring provides information gleaned from the recent campus visit to the University of Miami. Information is shared from the tour and a session led by the Admissions Office. - December 18, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
New Educational Model Base on How Your DNA and Brain Works Developed by 24 DNA Founders
“It’s being said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Our Education system has brought us where we are at now. We need a new Model and we have it,” says 24 DNA scientist Bob Ainuu Afamasaga - December 17, 2010 - AIGA
Matching Game with Let's Go Chipper App Releases to iTunes; Children's Memory and Concentration Game Provides Fun While Learning
Let's Go Chipper Matching Game is a fun and educational app for children and available in iTunes. Includes multiple themes featuring environmental and animal illustrations with playful character voice over for on-the-go fun this holiday season. App includes customized game for families to upload pictures and play. - December 16, 2010 - Let's Go Chipper
Tutors International Reports Increase in Number of Families Hiring Private Tutors to Prepare Children for Boarding School Abroad
Leading private tuition provider Tutors International reports that more families are choosing to employ a private tutor for one to two years in order to prepare a child for boarding school abroad. - December 16, 2010 - Tutors International
Amero Enterprise Launches New Nursing Grants Website, NursingGrants.us
NursingGrants.us is the Biggest Site in the Realm of Nursing and College Grants. The Site Provides Free Information, Tools, and Strategies Helping Undergraduate and Graduate Students Pay for College with Money That is Not Required to Pay Back. - December 15, 2010 - Amero Enterprise
First National Geomatics Prize & Gold Medal Awarded in Nigeria
The GeoQinetiq Geomatics Gold Medal & Prize was held successfully at the Ladi Kwali Conference Centre, Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Abuja - Nigeria on the 25th November 2010. The occasion was held under the theme “Geomatics and the Opportunities it presents for our Nation’s... - December 15, 2010 - GeoQinetiq Limited
Eagle Ford Shale: ARWA's CEO Announces the Next Generation of Oil & Gas Agents Sign Up for Training
There is a need for trained right of way agents and title agents to assist with acquiring right of way for pipelines to carry natural gas and crude oil from individual well sites to existing pipeline infrastructure. It is anticipated the development of the Eagle Ford Shale will continue for the next two decades. - December 13, 2010 - American Right of Way Associates
DMG Productions is Currently in Production of a New Episode on "Foreclosures vs. Short Sales" as Part of Their "Business Update" Television Program
This three part series will be presented commercial free and there will be many topics addressed covering a wide spectrum of areas. From appraisals and mortgage options to loan modifications and more, Business Update will explore it all. - December 13, 2010 - DMG Productions, LLC
Loqu8 iCE 5.5 Teaches Chinese with English, Malay and Macedonian--and 50 Other Languages
Loqu8 iCE 5.5 is the first Chinese learning software with multi-language extensions (MLX). By incorporating both a dictionary and auto-translation, iCE allows Chinese language learners to choose their preferred language for learning and translating Chinese. iCE is based on augmented learning concepts that display meanings when the student hovers the mouse (LiveScan) or selects Chinese text (HighlightScan). - December 09, 2010 - Loqu8, Inc.
JIB's Tumble Tots Named “Best Children’s Activity Provider”
Tumble Tots is the leading preschool in Britain and is the world leader in early education since 1997. It is an international franchise that started in the United Kingdom and currently has more than 800 centers worldwide, including the Philippines under JIB. - December 09, 2010 - JIB Career Center Foundation, Inc.
Pacific Ridge Upper School Students Recognized at 2010 Stanford Model United Nations Conference
Students Advance Understanding of Politics and International Affairs; Take Home Four Delegate Awards - December 09, 2010 - Pacific Ridge School
Discount Training, Inc., Announces the Tyler Dunn Foundation in an Effort to Technically Train, Mentor and Prevent Suicide in Our Nations Youth
The family of Tyler Dunn and friends of the family from Discount Training, Inc., are proud to announce the establishment of the Tyler Dunn Foundation. Started in November of 2010 in loving memory of a wonderful young man whose life ended too soon, the foundation will focus on showing young people... - December 08, 2010 - Discount Training, Inc.
Yu, Hwang Wu is Registered in the 2011 Edition of Who’s Who in the World
CEO of Yu Hwang Wu Korean Language Classroom, a domestic famous language essay lecturer, was registered in the 2011 Edition of Who's Who in the World, of Marquis Who's Who, a recognized authority in the world. - December 08, 2010 - Yu Hwang Wu Korean language Academy
Make the Commitment Today and See "What a Difference a Book Makes" Tomorrow. 100,000 Books Collected in Just One Year.
Child Care Resource Center, a non-profit serving the San Fernando, Antelope, and Santa Clarita Valleys, has collected 100,000 books in the past year. Over 60,000 have been distributed to children and families that would not otherwise have age appropriate books. - December 08, 2010 - child care resource center
Stairways Behavioral Health Announces State-Wide Educator Award Recipient, Bootsie Barbour
Stairways Behavioral Health announces Bootsie Barbour is the recipient of the 2010 PAACE Outstanding Adult Educator award at the 45th Annual PAACE Conference on Adult Education. - December 05, 2010 - Stairways Behavioral Health
Derby College Students' Games Hit the Web
A series of ‘cat and mouse’ games created by Games Development students based at Derby College at South East Derbyshire will soon be posted on the internet for everyone to enjoy. Students on the specialist course in Heanor, which is the only one of its kind in Derbyshire, were given... - December 05, 2010 - Derby College
Inaugural Car Control Clinic Date Announced
BetterSaferDrivers.org a non-profit educational organization announces the scheduling of it's inaugural car control clinic date in Phoenix. - December 04, 2010 - BetterSaferDrivers.org
Planet Emerald Announces Appointment of Executive Director
Planet Emerald Foundation, a non-profit educational foundation announced the appointment of Tom vonNovak as its Executive Director and board member. “I am thrilled that Tom has accepted the position of Executive Director to guide and direct the organization forward,” stated Tagy... - December 02, 2010 - Planet Emerald Foundation
Six Graduates of Staging Training Company Announced as Finalist for Trade Association Awards
Christine Rae, President and founder of the CSP International Staging Training Academy is proud the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA), an international association which provides support to all professional real estate Stagers announced this week in Spring Valley California that Six CSP... - November 27, 2010 - CSPI Academy
Tutors International Declares Their Recent Participation the Independent Schools Show a Success for the Second Year in a Row
Adam Caller, founder and senior partner of Tutors International discusses the recent exhibition at the Independent Schools Show - November 27, 2010 - Tutors International
Koenig Approved as IITT Accredited Training Provider
Koenig Solutions, World’s #1 offshore IT Training and Certification company, is now accredited training partner of the IITT, one of the world’s largest Learning & Development Institutes. - November 27, 2010 - Koenig Solutions Pvt. ltd
Film Aimed to Educate Youth of Harms of Bullying
This film is aimed at educating youth to the harms that bullying can cause others by teaching them acceptance in diversity. - November 25, 2010 - WingSpan Pictures
Experience the Plague in a New Educational History Game
Serious Games Interactive has just released the first episode in the Playing History educational game series, which gives pupils the chance to experience major historical events in an interactive environment. - November 25, 2010 - Serious Games Interactive
Online Degree Program Launches at Jackson State University
Education Online Services Corporation expands online offerings for Jackson State University with Bachelors of Science in Childcare and Family Education Degree Completion Program - November 24, 2010 - Education Online Services Corp
Ha’Tell Again Offers Beautiful Photo Hanukkah Holiday Books that Teach and Enchant
Aaron Ha’Tell announced today that the striking hardcover color classic “Lighting the Way to Freedom: Treasured Hanukkah Menorahs of Early Israel” and the new poetic softcover black and white “A Celebration of Light: Treasured Hanukkah Menorahs of Early Israel” are now both in print and available everywhere. - November 24, 2010 - Hanukkiot.Com
Online Bar Exam Review Offers Students to Take Essays and Performance Tests Online and Much More
Bar Exam Doctor now offers students special discounted rates to take performance tests and essays online for the bar exam along with several additional services. - November 24, 2010 - bar exam doctor
Pacific Ridge School Among First in San Diego County to Join Green Schools Alliance
Carlsbad Non-Profit, Independent Middle and Upper School Commits to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2020 - November 20, 2010 - Pacific Ridge School
Filmmakers of "Lost Nation: the Ioway" and "Villisca: Living with a Mystery" Turn Their Lens on the Life, Death and Rebirth of the One-Room School
World premiere celebration in Des Moines on November 19 at the State Historical Building. A searchlight will guide attendees to the festivities. - November 19, 2010 - Fourth Wall Films
Tutors International, a Leading Global Provider of Bespoke Full-Time Private Tuition, Confirms It Will Exhibit at the December Millionaire Fair in Amsterdam
Tutors International will be exhibiting their tailored private tuition services at the Millionaire Fair held in Amsterdam on 9th-13th December 2010. - November 18, 2010 - Tutors International
Yuri's Night Incorporates in California
Yuri’s Night, the worldwide celebration of space exploration, gained a measure of independence today with its establishment as a not-for-profit corporation in the State of California. - November 18, 2010 - Yuri's Night
High School Students Embrace Visual Thinking Techniques/Graphic Recorder Reaches Out to Encourage Creative Problem Solving
Graphic recorder Jeannel King is changing the lives of students at Crawford High School by teaching them how to creatively solve problems using graphic recording. - November 18, 2010 - Process Arts & Facilitation
CFES School-College Partnerships Succeed in Rural Areas
A University of Michigan report found positive outcomes for rural students engaged in the school-college partnerships created by College For Every Student (CFES), a non-profit organization that prepares underrepresented students for academic success in college. - November 16, 2010 - College For Every Student
Explore the Solar System with Author Robert Stanek as He Takes Readers Along on His Fifteen Year Dream of Bugville in His 21st Bugville Critters Picture Book
Robert Stanek has been dreaming of the stars and life beyond our world ever since reading Edgar Rice Burroughs classic “Mars” books as a child, and he’s always wanted to write a book that could inspire children to learn more about the things they see up in the sky from the moon... - November 15, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press