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Baby Fingers Announces Sign Language Programs for Teens and Adults

Baby Fingers LLC, a New York based sign language learning center primarily offering lessons to babies and children, expands their offerings to include teenagers and adults. Lora Heller, founding director of Baby Fingers LLC, a NYC music therapist and teacher of the Deaf, has added sign language... - December 24, 2009 - Baby Fingers

PlattForm Higher Education Announces Attendance at Council of Independent Colleges’ 2010 Presidents Institute

PlattForm Higher Education, a leading full-service advertising agency specializing in postsecondary education, announces its attendance at the Council of Independent Colleges’ Presidents Institute. The invitation-only event, which will be held from Jan. 4-7, in Marco Island, Fla., brings... - December 24, 2009 - PlattForm Higher Education

Student Volunteers Give Rehabilitation Center Patients New Holiday Looks

Students from the barbering program at Atlanta Technical College (ATC) provided complimentary holiday grooming services to patients at the Crestview Rehabilitation Center. - December 24, 2009 - Atlanta Technical College

NPPD/FPS Awards 5 Year Contract for Enhanced Metal Detectors to CEIA USA

CEIA USA is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a five year contract by FPS for the supply of Enhanced Walk-Through Metal Detectors, model 02PN20 for the protection of Federal buildings. The 02PN20 is already deployed in the majority of US airports and is in use by many other Federal... - December 23, 2009 - CEIA USA

Online Pastoral Counseling Practice of Dr. Reece Manley to be Recognized at Ceremony by Lambda Pride

Advocate USA, LLC, owner of Texas Research and Investment and The Online Pastoral Counseling Practice of Reece Manley cites Humanatarian Award from Lambda Pride. - December 23, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC

Usability Marathon – Results of the First International Online Conference

On 12-21 October 2009 UIDesign Group organized the second annual Usability Marathon, a series of seminars on practical issues of usability research and user experience design. This year the Marathon was held online, free of charge for attendants from all over the world. The Usability Marathon... - December 23, 2009 - UIDesign Group

Care2Learn Launches New Food Safety Course for Long-Term Care Facilities

Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, recently introduced a critical safety course: “Food Safety in Long-Term Care.” - December 23, 2009 - Care2Learn.com

Sikkim Manipal University’s Distance Education (SMU-DE) Students Prove Their Mettle at IIM Ahmedabad

SMU-DE students win 1st and 2nd places at IIM-A case study contest - December 23, 2009 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd

A Year on from the Credit Crunch, Tutors International Reports a 60% Growth in Full-Time Private Tuition Provided to UK Families

A recent analysis of enquiries and sales figures during the last five years has revealed a 60% growth for Tutors International in private tuition contracts, as a proportion of last year's UK based figures - December 23, 2009 - Tutors International

Founder of Macular Degeneration Foundation Dies at 94

After dedicating his life to public awareness of ARMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Edmund J. Aleksandrovich (Ed Aleks) dies at the age of 94. - December 22, 2009 - Macular Degeneration Foundation

The Power of Forgiveness

Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP, Features Rev. Jacki Belile of Living Well Ministries for Upcoming Meditations on Activism Presentation. - December 22, 2009 - Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP

SAT Preparation Group, Parkland, FL, Implements New Tool, EyeQ, to Enhance Students' Exam and Scholastic Performances

SAT Preparation Group, a South Florida company based in Parkland, is implementing a new tool, EyeQ, that has been shown to improve the brain’s information processing speed and enhance student scholastic and examination performances. - December 21, 2009 - SAT Preparation Group

Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education Launches ‘Vidyadeep’ – a Nationwide Scholarship Initiative

The article is about the introduction of scholarships initiative taken by Sikkim Manipal University of Distance Education to the poorer section of the society. - December 21, 2009 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd

Community Business College Expands and Upgrades Language Learning Programs

New languages of Tagalog, Vietnamese, Turkish and Latin are added to the Community Business College online language training program. The learning management system has also been upgraded with more reports and gift certificates are also now available for those who want to “Give the gift of language.” - December 21, 2009 - Community Business College

NSCS and KODA Announce Partnership

NSCS is pleased to announce its partnership with KODA.US, the premier online recruiting site for young professionals. “NSCS is an honors organization for high-achieving first- and second-year students, and we’re committed to helping our members throughout their lives,” said... - December 19, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

RedVector Achieves Milestone as 45th Private University Launches

RedVector’s initiative to provide a comprehensive online training and education solution to corporations in the design and construction industry is wrapping up its first full year with ongoing success and the launch of its 45th private online university. - December 19, 2009 - RedVector

Trinity Academy of Raleigh Students Recognized as AP Scholars

Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a preK-12 college preparatory school community located in North Raleigh, has announced that three students have been honored by the College Board as Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars. Hannah Nelson, Stephen... - December 19, 2009 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh

AmericanFundraising.com a Division of America The Beautiful Introduces New 100% Made in the USA Fundraising Programs for 2010

When Americans are looking to raise money for their non profit organization - schools, youth sports, scouts and more - they now have a quality fundraising alternative that provides programs that feature only 100% made in America products. Peter Smith is focused on helping American nonprofit groups raise moeny the American way - supporting our country's manufacturers. - December 18, 2009 - America the Beautiful.com

Free Seminar on 3D Animation and TV Production at Alliance Training and Solutions - Lahore, Pakistan

Mr. Aamir Baig will deliver the seminar on 21st December 2009 at 5:00 PM - December 18, 2009 - Alliance Training and Solution

Donovan & Watkins Partners with IASeminars to Offer Training Courses on IFRS

Donovan & Watkins, a subsidiary of Willis Group Companies, is pleased to announce their collaboration with IASeminars, a leading global provider of training courses on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), in order to offer CPA consultants and other financial professionals a... - December 17, 2009 - IASeminars Ltd

A Rousing Reception for Author Jeffrey B. Allen and His Novel, Gone Away Into the Land. The Event Was Sponsored by the Allentown Brew Works and the Writer's Symposium.

Author, Jeffrey B. Allen enjoyed a successful reception for his recently released novel, Gone Away Into the Land, Book I. Being praised for its unique blending of reality and fantasy, Gone Away is being enjoyed by adults and adolescents as well as being quickly accepted into secondary school curricula for its adept handling of difficult social issues. - December 17, 2009 - Jeffrey B. Allen & Co.

Almost 4,000 Would-be Accountants Sit ACCA Exams at Excel Centre, London

Finance Professionals of the future take corporate reporting and tax exams as part of global eight-day exam session. - December 17, 2009 - ACCA

MyCAA Financial Assistance for Military Spouses Now Available for ACHS Programs in CAM

Up to $6,000 in MyCAA assistance for military spouses now available for ACHS programs in CAM. - December 17, 2009 - American College of Healthcare Sciences

Today's Child Snags STAR 4 Designation at Primos

Today's Child Learning Centers announced Tuesday, that it's Primos campus received a STAR 4 designation from the PA Keystone STARS program. - December 17, 2009 - Today's Child Learning Centers

2009 Edition of the Crane Technical Paper No. 410 (TP-410) Ships Today

Engineered Software Announces the First Shipments of the New 2009 Edition of Technical Paper No. 410. The first major rewrite in over 20 years and includes new chapters, and accompanying online calculators. - December 16, 2009 - Engineered Software, Inc.

Learn360 Partners with Encyclopaedia Britannica to Offer Educators Exclusive Online Resources

Educators have access to Trusted Information Database through Learn360 - December 16, 2009 - Learn360

Tutors International Reports Significant Increase in Enquiries from American Families Regarding Full-Time Private Tutors

Tutors International has reported a reversal of American sales enquiry trends with regards to demand for full-time private tutors following the end of the recession in America. - December 16, 2009 - Tutors International

Reading Horizons Online Game Offers Education, Entertainment and a Way to Change People’s Lives

Reading Horizons is awarding a free software package to Michael of Dayton, Nevada, its latest spotlight for the Lemons for Literacy donation program. Michael was selected as a Reading Horizons spotlight for Lemons for Literacy because of his need to improve his reading skills, which are hindered... - December 16, 2009 - Reading Horizons

SMARTHINKING Forms K-12 Partnership with Florida School District

SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in products and services to bolster student performance, persistence and retention, has announced its first public K-12 partnership in Florida with the Osceola School District. Students in Osceola’s nine high schools will have... - December 16, 2009 - SMARTHINKING

Sagemont School, a Private School in Broward, Fulfills Wishes of Impoverished Kids and Their Families

Sagemont National Junior Honor Society members collect holiday gifts for Kids in need in conjunction with the ChildNet Agency serving Broward County - December 16, 2009 - The Sagemont Schools

Woodfork Genealogy, LLC is Preserving the History of Union High School in Caroline County, VA

Woodfork Genealogy, LLC, has started a history project to document and preserve the history of Union High School in Bowling Green, VA. - December 15, 2009 - Woodfork Genealogy LLC

NihongoUp - Serious Games Showcase & Challenge Winner

divita (http://divita.eu/) is proud to announce that the final results of the Serious Games Showcase & Challenge (SGS&C) were announced and NihongoUp (http://nihongoup.com/) was chosen as the Best Game in the Student category. The game was selected among many other entries including the... - December 14, 2009 - NihongoUp

Free Online Financial Literacy Program Adds Up to Success in Pittsburgh

Free online Financial Literacy training has received a major boost as the first pilot project of 200 learners complete their studies successfully on ALISON. - December 13, 2009 - ALISON

movemanSKG Platform Lift Customer Receives Royal Visit

movemanSKG has installed a Prestige platform lift in Box Hill School's new music block, which HRH The Duke of Edinburgh opened last month. The lift allows wheelchair users to reach recording studios and a percussion room on the building's upper floor. - December 13, 2009 - movemanSKG

Preparatory Course for Fashion and Design Italian Academies

The Italian language school for foreigners Leonardo da Vinci offers new Preparatory Courses dedicated to all students whose desire is to learn the Italian language in order to enter one of the prestigious and renowned Fashion and Design Italian Academies. - December 13, 2009 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci

Defend Yourself Economically in the New Year with a Home-Based Business

Full Safety Armor joins MyFamilyCD IDentification and Safe Warriors 101 Safety Education Curricula together in a Fun, Fitness, and Safety Awareness program to all kids and adults. - December 12, 2009 - Safe Kids Card, Inc

University of Nebraska Partners with Top Career Education Provider, Career Athletes

Career Athletes to Provide Nebraska’s Current and Alumni Athletes with Mentoring, Job Placement and Career Development. - December 12, 2009 - Career Athletes

Sun & Ski Holidays for Kids and Teens

Junior Winter Camps organized by Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Milano, a beautiful skiing holiday for children in Trentino region, Italy: sport, nature and fun on the snow. - December 12, 2009 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci

Train2game Delivers Early Christmas Present to Flamstead Youth FC U11

Train2Game, the world’s first distance learning computer games developer and games design course provider, have sponsored the Flamstead Youth Football Club for the Under 11’s. Mr Telensky made a surprise visit during the teams training session and handed out 12 complete football kits,... - December 12, 2009 - Train2Game

HowToMoodle Announces February 2010 Moodle Seminar. Keynote Speaker RAF on elearning; Moodle 2.0

HowToMoodle's inaugural seminar on elearning will feature a case study from the RAF on their use of Moodle for elearning; an update on Moodle 2.0; and the development path for Moodle. - December 12, 2009 - HowToMoodle

Trinity Academy of Raleigh Student Named Semifinalist in Scholarship Competition

Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a preK-12 college preparatory school community located in North Raleigh, has announced that Kristin Ziegler has been named a semifinalist in the 2010 National Achievement Scholarship competition. Since... - December 12, 2009 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh

Recent Independent Schools Show a Great Success for Specialist Private Tutor Agency Tutors International

Tutors International made their first exhibition appearance at the Independent Schools Show held in Battersea at the end of October, founder Adam Caller explains why attending the exhibition was so beneficial. - December 12, 2009 - Tutors International

The Critical Thinking Co.™ Donates Five-Percent of 2009 Gross Sales in Product to Charities and Children in Need

As aid to U.S. charities shrinks for a second consecutive year, 50-year-old family-owned educational publisher substantially increases charitable giving - December 12, 2009 - The Critical Thinking Co.

Insights with Host Hugh Downs Launches New Series on Environmental Health

Environmental Health as part of the Insights series. - December 11, 2009 - InsightsSeries

Adaptation Chairman Develops New Approach to Revitalising the Professions

White paper shows how professional bodies can remain relevant, current and vital. - December 11, 2009 - Adaptation Ltd

Hawaii Community Action Group Collects Over 17,000 Participants for Online Petition to End Hawaii Furlough Fridays - Only 7,000 Short of Goal

Hawaii Educational Support Group FurloughFridaysHelp.Com reaches out to it's community in their time of need. - December 11, 2009 - Furlough Fridays Help Action Committee