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SPENDonLIFE.com Announces $2000 Blogging Scholarship Winner
SPENDonLIFE.com awards $2000 to Arizona State University student and personal finance blogger Joseph McClellan. The contest guidelines required entrants to blog about the pitfalls of credit and identity theft. By researching these important topics and writing about them online, students help their... - January 08, 2009 - SPENDonLIFE
Risk and Compliance Management - New Distance Learning and Online Certification Programs from Compliance LLC
Compliance LLC announced new Distance Learning and Online Certification Programs for risk, compliance, IT, audit and operations professionals at a very reasonable price. - January 08, 2009 - Compliance LLC
Scholarships Available for Students Who Dream of a Creative Education
Two tuition scholarships will be awarded on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at The Art Institute of California – Orange County. - January 08, 2009 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
Park West Gallery CEO Albert Scaglione Delivers Commencement Address at Central Michigan University – Receives Honorary Degree
Park West Gallery Founder and Chief Executive Officer inspires students with message of “the four C’s” of success. - January 08, 2009 - Park West Gallery
Dower Presents Poster Session at Association for Behavior Analysis International Autism Conference in Atlanta, GA
Nikia Dower, MS, CCC-SLP/L, BCBA® presented "Is a New Tool Needed in the Language and Skills Assessment of Autism?" at ABAI-Autism Conference on February 8, 2008. The Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills-Revised (Partington, 2006), the Verbal Behavior-Milestones Assessment Placement Program (Sundberg, 2006) and the Brigance Inventory of Early Development-II (Brigance, 1991) were compared from a behavior analytic perspective. - January 08, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda Implements Scholars Program to Aid Ugandan Students
Engeye Scholars Program Established by Theresa Weinman and Elaine Pers Hickey. - January 07, 2009 - Engeye
School of Rock Students Have Become Familiar Faces on South Florida’s Music Scene
Students at the Paul Green School of Rock Music – Coral Springs have become familiar faces on south Florida’s music scene and fans are in for yet another treat by this group of talented young musicians when they serve up a big helping of Southern rock at two All Ages shows on Friday, January 30 and Sunday, February 8. - January 07, 2009 - The Paul Green School of Rock Music
Dower and Associates, Inc. Speech Pathologists Attend Continuing Education Conferences
Dower and Associates, Inc. Speech/Language Pathologists Nikia Dower, MS, CCC-SLP/L, BCBA® and Cheri Holdredge, MS, CCC-SLP/L attended conferences for continuing education credits during 2008. - January 07, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
BigRigKnowHow.com - Launches Training Tutorials for Trucking Industry
Bigrigknowhow.com, one of the premier knowledge based service provider in the trucking industry, launches its DVD volume series on maintenance and repairs for dump trucks and tractor trailers. On the site you will also find Manuals, seminars on CD, troubleshooting tutorials and more. All of the... - January 07, 2009 - Bigrigknowhow.com
Trust for Architectural Easements Promotes Architectural History and Historic Preservation Education
Laura L. Thornton, Director of Education for the Trust for Architectural Easements, summarizes the present state of historic preservation education in the primary and secondary schools through a review of resources available to teachers who seek to teach historic preservation to their students in... - January 07, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Emantras Receives First Prize at British Medical Association Book Awards, Electronic Media Category
Emantras project Invasive Medical Skills: A Multimedia Approach by Mark Stoneham and Jonathan Westbrook received an award at the British Medical Association Book Awards for being an exceptional electronic media delivery program. - January 07, 2009 - Emantras
Educational Activities' New Read-Along Book Honored with Teachers' Choice Award
Educational Activities, Inc., a leading publisher of children media since 1948, is planning to expand its line of books for young children over the next two years. - January 07, 2009 - Educational Activities Inc.
Voices Heard Through Sonitrol Pacific Audio Sensors Alert to Break-in
Deputies arrested three juveniles suspected of breaking into a school in Washington after audio sensors in the school’s Sonitrol Pacific security system detected whispering voices January 3. Operator Tara Fulmer received the system’s activation signal and listened to real-time audio... - January 07, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
SAE Institute and Native Instruments Announce Inclusion of Komplete 5 as Part of the SAE Production Package
Native Instruments has partnered with SAE Institute in offering its products to SAE students; committed to including Komplete 5 as part of the SAE Production Package, a bundle given to all SAE Diploma students that includes an Apple laptop, audio interface, and multiple audio software titles. - January 07, 2009 - SAE Institute of Technology, US
North Carolina A&T State University Fellowship Gospel Choir to Highlight 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at St. Andrews Presbyterian College
The North Carolina A&T State University Fellowship Gospel Choir will highlight the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration hosted by St. Andrews Presbyterian College. The choir will be joined by Dr. Fred McQueen, a family practice physician from Hamlet. McQueen is a Maxton native. The St. - January 07, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Dower and Associates, Inc. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Staff Members Attend Continuing Education Events
Dower and Associates, Inc. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) staff members attended several conferences and workshops in 2008 for continuing education in ABA and effective treatments for children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. - January 07, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
A+ Children’s Academy Hosts Seminar
A+ Children’s Academy is proud to be hosting a seminar on early childhood development presented by owner Michelle Didesch January 24th at their new facility at 6431 North Big Hollow Road in Peoria. The seminar is sponsored by the Heart of Illinois Association for the Education of Young... - January 05, 2009 - A+ Children's Academy
Global Travel Guru Advice Column is Newest Feature in Teachers.Net Gazette
Student travel expert provides valuable tips, support for teachers escorting students on educational travel adventures to ensure safe, interesting, educational and economical excursions with students. - January 04, 2009 - Teachers.Net
Kindergarten Room Caper Nets Four Sonitrol Pacific Assisted Arrests
Island County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested four juveniles suspected of breaking into an elementary school on New Year’s Eve after the school’s Sonitrol Pacific security system detected suspicious activity. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Jaime Maranville received activations of the... - January 04, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Sonitrol Pacific Operator Hears Voices, Deputies Arrest Five
Five juveniles suspected of burglarizing a Washington elementary school were arrested on New Year’s Eve after a Sonitrol Pacific operator heard voices over the school’s audio security system. Sonitrol Pacific Operator Jaime Maranville received signal activations from the school’s... - January 04, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
SAE Institute Teams with Euphonix Artist Series
MC Control and MC Mix Deliver Unmatched Flexibility for Educators - January 04, 2009 - SAE Institute of Technology, US
Graphic Design Student Wins 2nd Place in National Quark Poster Competition
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale senior designs Florida Youth Orchestra Poster inspired by Peter Max and receives acclaim. - January 04, 2009 - The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Educational Activities Inc Launches Integrated Early Childhood Curriculum for English Language Learners Book
Use this comprehensive, child-centered ELL curriculum will reach All students in your class. Developed using accepted, research-based theories and strategies, experienced teachers will find it easy to integrate these new ideas into their existing curriculum. New teachers will appreciate the clear instructions, illustrations, and word-for-word suggestions. - January 04, 2009 - Educational Activities Inc.
Boxers & Ballerinas Launches "How-To" Video Series Just in Time for 2009 Health and Fitness Resolutions
Studio City-based Boxers & Ballerinas will offer boxing and dancing enthusiasts around the world a chance to learn the basics with a free video series featuring pro-boxer Ricky Quiles and professional dancer Kelby Brown. - January 03, 2009 - Boxers & Ballerinas
Gordon “Grant” Curtis--2008 Financial Performance Leads CI Family Office to New Heights; Ticino, Switzerland
Portfolio Director for a sub Billion Euro Family Office, Gordon "Grant" Curtis racks up another year of double digit returns. In the precarious market conditions of 2008, Mr. Curtis posts record gains for the fourth year in a row citing his 30 years of financial experience. By comparison to his industry peers, he has managed to eek out profits where most have posted double digit setbacks. - January 02, 2009 - GG Curtis Consulting
Personal Best Educational Services, LLC Keeps Up with Demand for Tutoring
In response to the need for tutoring within the K-12 community in Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Personal Best Educational Services, LLC (Monroe, WA) has added new staff and expanded the available tutoring appointments. "Our client base has grown tremendously since we opened our doors... - January 02, 2009 - Personal Best Educational Services, LLC
Animation Instructor Receives Second Annual Faculty Sabbatical Award
Brian Smith won with his proposal that combined animation and industrial design. - January 02, 2009 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
Deputies Give One ‘Ride’ He Seeks After Call from Sonitrol Pacific
After Sonitrol Pacific detected suspicious activity, Snohomish County Sheriff‘s Deputies arrested a man claiming he broke into a Washington middle school to call for a ride December 23. Operator Kristine Etheridge received a signal activation from the school’s portable and called... - January 02, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Video GD PI Lessons by TestFunda
The free Video GD PI lessons from TestFunda help you overcome the final barrier to your dream Bschool. - January 02, 2009 - Enabilon Learning PVT Ltd
Awareness is Key to Increasing Sales of Online Education E-Learning Products and Services
Marketing directors responsible for increasing sales of Online Education Training products and services whether college level classes or self help modules or Public seminars or training should spend less time finding prospects and invest more time and resources in getting listed in training specific directories where prospects can find them says President of FindOnlineTraining.com and FindaSeminar.com. - January 01, 2009 - FindOnlineTraining.com
Kent State Continues to Focus on Student Financial Needs in Tough Times
In a time of economic instability regionally and nationally, Kent State University’s administration is reassuring current and future students and their families – as well as residents contemplating returning to the classroom – of the university's continued commitment to providing... - January 01, 2009 - Kent State University
Star Enterprise Group Enters Online Education Market
Star Enterprise Group is seeking clients in the online education market. Star believes online education provides opportunity for development of niche marketing programs. - January 01, 2009 - Todd Capital, LLC
2nd-Year Old Dominion University English PhD Student Attends Conference in Hawaii
Miriam D. Dufer, a 2nd-year English PhD student at Old Dominion University is scheduled to present on January 12, 2009 at The 7th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities. - December 31, 2008 - Miriam D. Dufer
Bridgton Academy Selects Campus Cafe to Unify Administrative Offices
Bridgton Academy selects Campus Cafe as its integrated student information system, allowing Admissions, Registrar, Residential Life, Conduct, Faculty, Grades, Student Billing, Accounting, Alumni Relations and Advancement to share the same database. - December 31, 2008 - SCAN Business Systems, Inc.
IPA Charities Supports Simon Graduate School of Business
IPA Charities has contributed $10,000 to the University of Rochester’s Simon Graduate School of Business. The contribution was specifically in support of the Simon School Annual Fund. Mark Zupan, Dean and Professor of Economics and Public Policy, indicated that the money will be utilized to... - December 31, 2008 - IPA
Ashworth College Students Express Their Creative Side with New, Virtual Art Club
Ashworth College has launched a new online Art Club. The club was established by students, for students and allows students the opportunity to display their creative works as well as view and admire the works of their peers. - December 31, 2008 - Ashworth College
Dawna Lee Heising of “Eye on Entertainment” Interviews Internationally Renowned Educator Dr. Jack Fujimoto
Dr. Fujimoto Was the First Mainland United States Japanese American College President in 1977. - December 30, 2008 - Eye on Entertainment
When It Comes to Classroom Wall Maps, Size Matters
The Exploration Company has just launched a line of forty one interactive wall maps and charts aimed for middle school and high school social studies and earth science classes. Until now, classrooms have had to contend with 65” or 70” wide pull-down maps. “When it comes to... - December 30, 2008 - The Exploration Company
AM Pittsburgh Announces Internship Employment Programs
Students can earn college credits while working in the entertainment industry. - December 29, 2008 - AM Pittsburgh LLC
ACHS Launches New Career-Oriented, Wellness Credential Programs
The Australasian College of Health Sciences (ACHS) in Portland, Oregon, launches seven new career-oriented credential programs beginning January 2009. The College developed these one-of-a-kind programs to meet growing industry demand for accessible, holistic health career training. Specially designed to meet the needs of higher education’s fast-growing population— non-traditional students — ACHS now offers greater access to viable CAM-based careers and businesses. - December 28, 2008 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
Oman Online Teacher Training Presentation at Forum on e-Learning Excellence in the Middle East
Seward Incorporated presents on this training and capacity-building project. - December 26, 2008 - Seward Incorporated
Watford Mum Wins Prize in SkillsTrain Competition
A 33 year old Mum from Watford has won £500 in a national IT competition. - December 26, 2008 - SkillsTrain
Durham Dad Wins £2000 in SkillsTrain Competition
Durham Dad wins national skills competition - December 26, 2008 - SkillsTrain
LTS Advisors LLC Places Additional Resources Into Assisting the Class of 2009
LTS Advisors, a New York based career advisory firm, is gearing services for the upcoming college graduation year of 2009. 2008 saw a significant decline, for most industries, in the hiring pace for entry level positions. It is estimated that 2009 will also present significant challenges for new graduates. - December 25, 2008 - LTS Advisors, LLC
5th International Scientific and Practical Conference "Emergency Situations: Prevention and Elimination" Will be Held in Minsk, Belarus
5th International Scientific and Practical conference "Emergency Situations: Prevention and Elimination" will be held on July 8-10th, 2009 in Minsk, Belarus, Minsk Concert Hall. The conference is initiated by the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus and supported... - December 25, 2008 - RIFS (Research Institute of Fire Safety & Emergencies), Belarus
New Book Decodes the Word of God, Reveals Hard Truth and Contradictions to Tradition
Presented as nonfiction, the book The Word of God: What it Really Meant Volume I presents a novel interpretation of the word of God and the gospel according to John, the disciple of Jesus, through a unique and ingenious method of deciphering the words and verses from the scriptures to the documents in the life of Jesus. - December 24, 2008 - Job Ovenda
ThumbPeople to Select Preschool Program to Field Test Thumbuddy Curriculum
ThumbPeople, Inc. is currently reviewing prospective preschool environments interested in field testing its Thumbuddy preschool curriculum program. ThumbPeople, Inc. has partnered with a preschool curriculum developer to package Thumbuddy curriculum for children at daycare centers, preschools,... - December 24, 2008 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
St. Andrews Given High Marks by 2008 National Survey of Student Engagement
For the fourth year, ratings by seniors and first-year students at St. Andrews Presbyterian College placed the college ahead of a peer group of colleges in several areas according to the 2008 release of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The survey judges how well students across... - December 24, 2008 - The Learning House, Inc.
College Adds 3 Certificate Programs to Center for Adult and Professional Studies
St. Andrews Presbyterian College today announced three new certificate programs offered through its Center for Adult and Professional Studies. These new programs offer certificates in equine business management, therapeutic horsemanship business management, and organizational... - December 24, 2008 - The Learning House, Inc.
RedVector Releases Two New OSHA Courses
Topics Include Industrial Truck Safety and Proper Recordkeeping. - December 24, 2008 - RedVector