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The 99th Match is Awarded Apex Reviews’ Highest Five Star Rating for Its Compelling Narrative and Relevance to Wrestling Today’s Challenges
Apex Reviews awarded The 99th Match its highest five star rating while its author recently met with more than fourteen hundred students at Brentwood High School where the story takes place to discuss career topics and wrestling with real life. - April 19, 2010 - Celestine Publishing, LLC
Peaceful Solution Character Education Incorporated Announces Intensive Four-Day Teacher Training Summer Seminar on How to End Violence and Tension Among Students
Non-profit organization to hold a summer seminar training series that will teach educators how to develop positive moral character in their students and bring peace back into schools. - April 19, 2010 - Peaceful Solution Character Education Incorporated
Tom Joyner’s 2010 Fantastic Voyage™ Features All-Star Tribute to Frankie Beverly and the 20th Anniversary of "House Party"
More than 30 Acts Including Ron Isley, Kid & Play, Charlie Wilson, KEM, Chuck Brown & Doug E Fresh will participate in a major fundraiser for the Tom Joyner Foundation, an 11 year old organization with the primary mission is to provide scholarships to help keep students attending black colleges. - April 19, 2010 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Actor Richard Dreyfuss Addresses Seniors at Grauer School
The Grauer School welcomed actor Richard Dreyfuss on Friday, April 9, 2010, as he attended civic classes in conjunction with his efforts to advance the mission of the Dreyfuss Initiative. - April 18, 2010 - The Grauer School
Amy Gideon Discusses Being an Internet Professional in New Episode of Ear on Careers Podcast Series
Top-Tier Tutoring proudly presents its latest podcast episode of “Ear on Careers,” during which Amy Gideon, co-founder of TAG Online, Inc. in Clifton, NJ, is interviewed. Listen as Gideon discusses her immersion in the world of the internet and offers advice to those thinking of a career as an internet professional. - April 17, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
A 2-In-1 Classroom Bulletin Board Featured by BulletinBoards.us.com
This classroom bulletin board combines a cork board along side a whiteboard, creating a 2-in-1 display product. - April 17, 2010 - DisplayShops
Western Oregon University and Local Award-Winning Author Offer New Course for Grandparents
Debra J. Slover, local author, grandmother and founder of Leadership Garden Enterprises, LLC, takes this responsibility seriously, providing educational tools for parents and grandparents including a new workshop at Western Oregon University. - April 17, 2010 - Leadership Garden Enterprises, LLC
Poker Icon Annie Duke to Make Atlantic City Teaching Debut May 1-3, 2010
The WSOP Academy Presents Professional Poker Player, Author, Poker Instructor & former Celebrity Apprentice Contestant, Annie Duke as she will host three-days of in-depth and hands on poker instruction. - April 16, 2010 - World Series of Poker Academy
Education Fair Patna Edu Expo 2010 Survey - Prizes for Students
Future Track Online announces launch of Education Fair Patna Edu Expo 2010 Survey. The survey offers surprise gifts for students at the fair. - April 16, 2010 - Future Track
Kids ‘R’ Kids International Receives CITA Certification
Kids ‘R’ Kids Schools of Quality Learning in Cary, Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (www.kidsrkidscary.com) have announced that the Kids ‘R’ Kids International has received corporate accreditation from the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation... - April 16, 2010 - Kids R Kids
The Kansas City Business Journal Ranks PlattForm Advertising the Second Largest Ad Agency in Kansas City
Continuing its steady climb through the ranks of Midwest-based advertising agencies, PlattForm Advertising has been ranked the second largest advertising agency in Kansas City according to the Kansas City Business Journal. In the publication’s March 26 edition, the company was ranked second... - April 16, 2010 - PlattForm Higher Education
Faculty Member in Ashland University’s MFA Program Runner-Up for Pulitzer Prize in Poetry
Core poetry faculty member in Ashland University’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA) program has been named runner-up for the 2010 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry - April 16, 2010 - Ashland University
Award-Winning Professional Real Estate Staging Expert Announces Home Staging Course Instructor Position with CSP International Training Academy
Kathleen Garvey, who is a nationally known leader in the real estate staging industry, announces together with CSP that she has been chosen as one of their top-level home staging course instructors. By teaching others how to create successful staging businesses, Garvey will help more individuals recover from the current economic challenges. - April 15, 2010 - Enhanced Interiors & Home Staging
Design Creative Graduation Banners, Show Your School Pride, Win an Apple iPad
2010 Signazon Graduation Giveaway design contest calls out to all aspiring student designers with a free entry and a chance to win a brand new Apple iPad as well as other great prizes. Students can show their school pride by designing a custom graduation banner or graduation sign and enter to win one of many awesome prizes for themselves and their school. - April 15, 2010 - Signazon.com
William Law Named SPC’s New President
William Law, president of Tallahassee Community College, will now lead St. petersburg College. He replaces Carl M. Kuttler Jr., who led SPC for 32 years. - April 15, 2010 - St. Petersburg College
Image of Change in the Running for $250,000 Pepsi Refresh Project Grant
Covering the Mic initiative will improve teen literacy nationwide by inspiring youth to write and report on how they plan to make a positive difference in their communities and around the world. - April 15, 2010 - Image of Change
High School Seniors Compete for Culinary Scholarship to Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Teens Test Culinary Skills During the Best Teen Chef Local Cook-Off Competition at International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. - April 15, 2010 - The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
PlattForm Advertising Announces Attendance at The Pacific Institute’s 7th Annual Best Practices & Great Ideas Conference
PlattForm Advertising, the leading provider of interactive marketing and advertising solutions for the higher education industry, announced today that it will attend The Pacific Institute’s 7th Annual Best Practices & Great Ideas Conference hosted by Daymar Colleges Group. The 2010... - April 15, 2010 - PlattForm Higher Education
PlattForm Higher Education Announces Attendance at 23rd Annual NAGAP Conference
PlattForm Higher Education, a leading provider of marketing and communications services for colleges and universities, announced today that it will attend the 23rd Annual NAGAP Conference, Building Bridges to Golden Opportunities. Hosted by the National Association of Graduate Admissions... - April 15, 2010 - PlattForm Higher Education
Tarkington School of Excellence to Participate in Annual TECH 2010 Technology Demonstration at State Capitol May 6, 2010
Tarkington School of Excellence, in Chicago, is among approximately 100 schools statewide that will participate in the annual TECH 2010 Students for the Information Age event on Thursday, May 6 at the Illinois State Capitol Building in Springfield. From approximately 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., students... - April 15, 2010 - Tarkington School of Excellence
NACCE Issues Call for Papers for 2010 Conference in Orlando, FL
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) has issued a call for papers for its 2010 conference, to be held October 10-13, 2010 in Orlando, FL. The deadline for submissions is midnight EST on April 28, 2010. Submissions must be made through the conference Web site at... - April 15, 2010 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Winner of the $25,000 Grand Prize of 10th Annual Duke Start-Up Challenge to be Announced April 16 by Keynote Speaker Duke Alumnus Aaron Patzer ‘02, Founder & CEO Mint.com
The 10th Annual Duke Start-Up Challenge (DSC), the premiere entrepreneurship competition at Duke University, and the Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network (DukeGEN), announced today that Aaron Patzer, founder and CEO of Mint.com will be the keynote speaker for the Grand Finale Event on Friday, April 16, 2010. This event is the culmination of Duke’s year-long entrepreneurship competition that included a record 109 entries in the Elevator Pitch, Executive Summary, and Investor Pitch Competitions. - April 14, 2010 - Duke Global Entrepreneurship Network
NSCS Announces 2010 Chapter Officer Award Recipients
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) has awarded five top officers the Chapter Officer Award of 2010. This award is given to outstanding NSCS officers who run the NSCS chapters on university campuses around the country. NSCS is an honors organization that recognizes and elevates... - April 14, 2010 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
One-stop Shopping for Parents and Caregivers of People with Autism at EnableMart.com
Caregivers of people with autism can now buy all the developmental learning products they will need from the new section of EnableMart.com tailored to suit their needs. - April 14, 2010 - EnableMart.com
Reading Horizons Releases Reading Intervention Program
Reading Horizons v5 reading program helps struggling readers (ages 10 to adult) build a solid reading foundation. - April 14, 2010 - Reading Horizons
Orange County Wing Chun Kung Fu School Opens
The Dragon Institute puts the Chinese martial arts system of Wing Chun Kung Fu on the map in Orange County, California. As Orange County's first facility dedicated to the art of Wing Chun Kung Fu, The Dragon Institute will teach the same martial arts system to studied by legendary martial arts actor Bruce Lee. - April 13, 2010 - The Dragon Institute
Thermablok, Inc. Sponsors USF’s Award-Winning Noah Nothing House with Donation of Thermablok® Aerogel Insulating Material
Faced with a limited budget and a challenge to design an environmentally sound facility to replace the outgrown Noah Nothing Caring and Teaching House on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Tampa, University of South Florida (USF) design students chose to install Thermablok aerogel insulating... - April 13, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Sagemont, a Private School in Broward, Encourages Students to Dissect Worn Out Computers to Discover How They Work
Sagemont students dressed in goggles and gloves dissect worn out computers using screwdrivers and wire cutters to learn more about how the machines actually work. This is a hands on project that teaches the discovery learning process. - April 13, 2010 - The Sagemont Schools
Training the Trainers the SMU-DE Way
Sikkim Manipal University’s Distance Education (SMU-DE) programme has been at the forefront of delivering quality education through over 700 learning centres across 310 towns in India. Qualified academic counsellors at the SMU-DE authorised learning centres clarify doubts and mentor over 2... - April 13, 2010 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd
Partner Up to Learn a New Language at ExchangeALangauge.com - Learn for Free and Make a Friend
ExchangeALanguage.com is a social networking site to exchange languages either online or in-person. The site brings cultures together and helps improve language learning. - April 12, 2010 - Exchange A Language
SIP Academy Organizes "Smart Track" Abacus & Brain Gym Programme This Summer
SIP Academy, one of the leading skill development organizations for children in India is organizing Smart Track Summer Program on level-1 of The SIP Abacus and Brain Gym programmes this summer for children aged 7-12 years at their 450 Learning Centres in 20 states from March 20, 2010. - April 12, 2010 - SIP Academy India Pvt Ltd
IIMSAM Goodwill Ambassador and Director of Its ME Office Honored with Most Influential Person of the Year
In a very prestigious acclamation for his humanitarian work Dr. Naseer Homoud Goodwill Ambassador and Director of Middle East office for the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM) was felicitated as Most Influential Person of the Year Award-2009 in Jordan. - April 11, 2010 - Dr. Naseer Homoud
SW Missouri's First FAA-Approved Flight Training Device
Springfield Flight Simulator announces the areas first FAA-Approved Flight Training Device. This simulator will be installed the week of April 12th and will be available for a free Open House event most of the week. Special media times are available. - April 11, 2010 - Springfield Flight Simulator
ACHS Learning Vacation—Mediterranean Holistic Cuisine Summer Session in Greece—Offers Unique Combination of Expert, Hands-on Instruction and Relaxation
ACHS Mediterranean Holistic Cuisine Summer Session in Greece, June 26-July 2, 2010, is a stimulating learning vacation and provides the unique opportunity for you to learn something new while having an out-of-the-ordinary experience: an educational adventure with a vacation pace. - April 11, 2010 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
Global Art India Brings Special Summer Programmes
Here’s an opportunity for parents to discover and nurture their child’s creative potential and recognize their artistic genius. Global Art India, an international art programme for children brings its special summer course for children aged 5-15 years. The Global Art programme stimulates the artistic spirit of children, develops their creativity, and thereby helps cultivate a useful lifelong hobby. - April 11, 2010 - Sip academy india – Global Art
Meritnation.com Launches Correspondence Course
Meritnation.com, the educational portal of Applect Learning Systems Pvt. Ltd. has launched a Correspondence Course for CBSE students. Applect Learning System is a group company of Naukri.com funded by Info Edge (India) Ltd. This Correspondence Course is available for Maths & Science for classes... - April 11, 2010 - Meritnation
Celebrities Put Positive Spin on Living Drug-Free
Naturalhigh.tv is the home of a new online video series where teens can view videos of their favorite athletes and celebrities showcasing what they do for a natural high over drugs and alcohol. This unique and positive approach to drug prevention is a great tool for parents and fun for kids to watch. - April 10, 2010 - Natural High by Sundt Memorial Foundation
Top-Tier Tutoring's Latest Podcast Offers Rebuttal to Recent Article Criticizing the College Prep Industry
In its latest podcast, Mike Rivera of Top-Tier Tutoring provides his thoughts about the recent Smart Money article “Ten Things College-Prep Advisors Won’t Tell You.” - April 10, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
Drury’s Breech School of Business Administration Earns AACSB Accreditation
Drury University's Breech School of Business Administration has earned accreditation from The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Fewer than 5 percent of business schools in the world have achieved accreditation from AACSB. - April 10, 2010 - Drury University
PlattForm Higher Education Announces Attendance at 84th Annual DETC Conference
PlattForm Higher Education, a leading provider of marketing and communications services for colleges and universities, announced today that it will attend the 84th Annual DETC Conference. Hosted by the The Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) on April 11-13, 2010, at the L'Auberge Del... - April 10, 2010 - PlattForm Higher Education
A New American Boarding School in Paris
Notre-Dame International High School is an American boarding school in Paris which offers an American based curriculum. Students from grades 9 to 12 prepare the High School Diploma in the French environment of the sister school Notre-Dame Les Oiseaux. - April 10, 2010 - Nacel International
Epic Covers All Corners of the Globe
Epic Aviation is proud to announce its Seminole Multi Engine aircraft. With this Aircraft Epic Aviation is now able to offer its newest international pilot course for 2010. - April 10, 2010 - Epic Flight Academy, Epic Aviation
Integrative Therapeutics — Committed to Research and Education in the Natural Medicine Journal
Helping further the latest natural medicine research, Integrative Therapeutics Medical Advisory Board contributes to the ongoing education of medical practitioners. - April 09, 2010 - Integrative Therapeutics
Barbizon Changes Life of Ohio Teen Through Education
Barbizon of Akron Grad wins annual $100,000 Barbizon College Tuition Scholarship - April 09, 2010 - Barbizon International
PE4life and the Iowa Business Council to Host Summit in Des Moines on April 12th
PE4life and the Iowa Business Council have come together to host a free Summit on April 12th at Drake University in Des Moines, IA. Over 100 school professionals are expected to attend the event where they’ll gain insight into the Adopt-A-School Challenge; learn how to apply for a scholarship; learn about PE4life’s Core Principles; attend breakout sessions and visit with top equipment vendors. - April 08, 2010 - PE4life
Gulf Coast School of Music, Pensacola, FL, Unique Music School, Now Has Fun Piano, Keyboard, Synthesizer & Organ Lessons Plus Guitar, Bass, Drum, Vocal Lessons for Age 8+
Gulf Coast School of Music, a unique music school in Pensacola, FL, now offers fun piano, keyboard, synthesizer and organ lessons in addition to guitar, bass, drum and vocal lessons for youth and adult music students in Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Pace, Milton. Gulf Coast School of Music’s professional musicians teach piano, keyboard, synthesizer, organ, guitar, voice, drum and bass lessons in a performance-based approach to music instruction: students learn individually and as part of a band. - April 08, 2010 - Gulf Coast School of Music
Macular Degeneration Foundation Reports on Little Known Syndrome that Produces Strange Halluncinations in People with Good Mental Health
93 year old woman with Macular Degeneration sees "Grayhaired Bearded Lady" - April 07, 2010 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
The Defective Drywall Protocol Offered by BESI Exceeds the Interim Remediation Guidance by CPSC and HUD - No Rework Necessary
The Consumer Safety Product Commission and HUD published an interim remediation guidance dated April 2, 2010 since many owners are desiring to start repairing their homes or commercial buildings. BESI has been endorsing and providing certification for a remediation protocol since October of 2009 which exceeds the published interim remediation guidance. - April 07, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
An Event from Step Up Music Vallejo: Clinic and Concert with Bass Master Kai Eckhardt Thu, Apr 29, 6:00pm-9:30pm, Vallejo
Known for his ground breaking bass work with diverse world fusion groups such as fusion guitarist John McLaughlin, Billy Cobham and Garajmahal, bassist Kai Eckhardt's career spans over three decades. As a teacher and educator Kai frequently teaches clinics world wide. Kai will showcase essential principles of music and teach their practical application. He will talk about the dos and dont's of music making, as well as about choice and restriction in playing the instrument. - April 07, 2010 - Step Up Music Vallejo
New Identity for Tower Hamlets Summer University Designed by Williams Murray Hamm
Since 1995 Tower Hamlets Summer University has provided young people in London with free courses and activities to give them the experience, skills and self-belief they need to make the most of their lives. Courses are as diverse as ‘How to DJ’, ‘Intro to Arabic Language’, ‘Thai Cooking’ and ‘Intro to Strategic Marketing’. - April 07, 2010 - Williams Murray Hamm