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StraighterLine Partners with The New York Times Knowledge Network
StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), a new online education solution that provides students a high quality, better supported, and lower cost way to obtain college credits through regionally accredited colleges and universities, has announced that it has partnered with The New York Times... - October 11, 2008 - StraighterLine
Convergence Training Releases Revolutionary Platform for Computer-Based Training Distribution and Viewing
Convergence Training introduces Convergence Training Viewer, free software designed to streamline access to digital training media and optimize the computer-based training experience. - October 10, 2008 - Convergence Training
Workplace Spanish® Celebrates 10th Anniversary and Launches New Website
Workplace Spanish, Inc. celebrates it's 10th anniversary. The company publishes the country's most widely used Spanish learning materials. The new graphical look of the website makes it easy for customers and instructors to navigate the many different, workplace-specific Spanish learning products, prices, customers and their comments and much more. - October 10, 2008 - Workplace Spanish, Inc.
New Presidential Election Map Displays Importance of Toss-Up States
A new 2008 Presidential Election Map shows exactly how and why the presidential election is so close. The map shows how many people live in each state. It is made up of small grid squares. The bigger the state on the map, the greater the electoral clout. ODT also published an Equal Area Map of the USA, as well as the the Peters World Map which appeared on The West Wing. GIF images of ODT’s 2008 Presidential Election Map available free to individuals. - October 09, 2008 - ODT, Inc.
Leader in Child Care & Daycare Management Software Introduces Innovative Solutions for Credit Card and Electronic Payment Processing
SofterWare Inc., developers of EZ-CARE2, a leading software solution for all aspects of child care program administration, announced the introduction of new and improved tools for collecting and processing child care tuition and fees electronically. - October 09, 2008 - SofterWare
First Open US National Team of Kung Fu to Form by Gold Medalist Sifu Toy
First Open US National Team of Kung Fu. No experience necessary to apply. Desire a Must. The Search Begins for the First Open US National Team of Kung Fu www.sifutoy.com. Deadline October 26, 2008. - October 09, 2008 - Studio City USA
Heart and Hands Training to Offer Medication Aide Class to Begin 12/01/08
Heart and Hands Training of Miles City, MT, will offer a Medication Aide Class beginning December 01, 2008 and lasting approximately 6-8wks. This class provides the knowledge and skills needed to deliver medications in assisted living facilities in Montana. The 40 hrs online theory and the 12 hr... - October 09, 2008 - Heart and Hands Training
SMARTHINKING Names Sales Director
SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in providing online tutoring and academic support to students, has announced that Tim Alison has been named sales director for the company’s Canadian representation. As an entrepreneur and leader in the field of educational... - October 09, 2008 - SMARTHINKING
By 2011-12 the Private Spending on Education to Top Rs 100,000 Cr in India: by RNCOS
India has historically been an education center. And maintaining this trend is the country’s private sector that is spending increasingly on the education market to provide quality professional education. - October 09, 2008 - RNCOS
Heath Scientific to Host School Fundraiser with HPISD
Heath Scientific announced today its sponsorship of an Exploration Fair school fundraiser event at McCulloch Intermediate School in the Highland Park Independent School District (HPISD) from October 22-24, 2008. The goal of the event is to raise money for the school as well as promote science and education through the sale of scientific experiment products to parents and children alike. - October 08, 2008 - Heath Scientific
Lydia’s Professional Uniforms and the AACN Distribute Scholarship Money to Nursing Students
The Lydia’s Professional Uniforms/AACN Excellence in Academics Nursing Scholarship program has awarded two students with money for their education. Both recipients are in their junior year at universities and both have achieved a G.P.A. above 3.5. They each have short and long term goals that involve the nursing profession. - October 08, 2008 - Lydia's Professional Uniforms
Expert in Sourcing Full-Time Private Tutors Advises Parents on Finding a Reputable Tutor Agency
Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International, offers tips about finding the best tutor agency to help parents in search of full-time live-in tutors. - October 08, 2008 - Tutors International
Vinx Reaches Out to Fans for Help with "Memoirs"
Recording artist and educator Vinx is reaching out to his fans to fund his next album, Volume 1 of 4 of "50 Memoirs of a Hip Ole' Black Man." - October 07, 2008 - Dreamsicle Arts & Entertainment Group, LLC
Loan Choice Educates Consumers with StreamSend
Loan Choice Direct has found the StreamSend Email Marketing service to be a very effective tool for educating consumers. - October 06, 2008 - EZ Publishing
Come and Experience the Best Drop-in Centers in Gilbert and Mesa Arizona
¡Hola’s!® drop-in program provides parents with top-rate, dependable childcare on a spur-of-the-moment basis. Whether you need to go to an appointment, get your hair done, watch a movie, go out for lunch, run some errands, or just need a back up to your regular childcare, ¡Hola!® is available to meet your childcare needs, offering first-rate fun for your little one. - October 06, 2008 - Hola The Language & Learning Center
Lydia’s Uniforms Announces Contest That Will Run the Entire Month of October
Lydia's Uniforms recently announced the new topic for their monthly Editor @ Large Contest. The contest is easy to enter and gives customers the chance to win a $50 gift certificate to LydiasUniforms.com. - October 06, 2008 - Lydia's Professional Uniforms
Santa Ana College Offers Adult Financial Literacy Workshops
Don’t outlive your income – “Money for Life 101TM” is the first in the series. Santa Ana College was prompted to expand their financial literacy workshops by a June, 2007 national survey of investors by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., FINRA™,... - October 05, 2008 - Santa Ana College
Returning Student with Poor Grades Now Accepted Into Honors Program
Student who struggled at Pierce College, did a full turn-around and became distinguished through stellar academic performance. - October 05, 2008 - Aleem A. Desai, A Professional Corp.
Region 10 ESC Revolutionizes Hiring for School Districts Using WinOcular Applicant Tracking and Hiring Automation Technology
Using the WinOcular Hiring Automation and Applicant Tracking system Region 10 will provide a nationally and regionally focused hiring portal for applicants to view postings and apply for jobs in all 80 school districts and charter schools served by the Regional ESC. “The focus on the applicants needs is a unique perspective offered by WinOcular,” states Dr. Williams. “Job seekers complete just one application and are immediately able to apply for jobs in every one of our Districts." - October 04, 2008 - Combined Computer Resources, Inc.
Enter The Art Institutes Passion for Fashion Competition at The Art Institutes International Minnesota
A Tuition Scholarship Competition for High School Seniors. - October 04, 2008 - "The Art Institutes International Minnesota
Bill Wright's Guitar Studio Announces That They Have Recently Expanded and Are Now Accepting Students for Fall Enrollment
Bill Wright's Guitar Studio has recently added several instruments to their lineup, which now includes Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Vocals, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass and also Music recording classes. In order to meet growing demand they have added an additional lesson room and have hired 3 new teachers. - October 04, 2008 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Educators Embark on Safari at Erie Art Museum
Educators from Erie County will embark on a safari at the Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 from 4-7 p.m. Educators from all disciplines and age levels can earn Act 48 credit. “The Educator Safari is an opportunity for educators of students in grades K-12 in all... - October 04, 2008 - Erie Art Museum
OECD Becomes a Serials Solutions KnowledgeWorks Certified Content Partner
OECD announced today that it has become a Serials Solutions KnowledgeWorks Certified content provider. Bibliographic metadata relating to SourceOECD, the OECD’s iLibrary of socioeconomic analysis and data will be kept accurate and up-to-date in the Serials Solutions KnowledgeWorks... - October 04, 2008 - OECD Publishing
Elcues.com Beta Site Launched
Elcues.com launches subscription based self-learning aids for Science and Maths for grades 6-10. The offering is based on well researched teaching methodologies that have been practiced successfully in classrooms. - October 04, 2008 - Vivitsa Elearning Private Limited
Business and Careers Institute Opens New Training Centre in Sydney
Sydney entrepreneur and small business commentator, Valerie Khoo, today announced the launch of the Business and Careers Institute, located in Milsons Point in Sydney. The Business and Careers Institute is dedicated to “making technology simple” and offers short courses in Microsoft... - October 03, 2008 - Business and Careers Institute
Teachers.Net Gazette Headlines Brain-Based Education Expert Eric Jensen
Brain-based education expert Eric Jensen makes the case that the principles of brain-based learning have been validated during the 20 years the theory has been implemented and studied. - October 03, 2008 - Teachers.Net
Aspiring Tour Guides Don’t Have to Travel Far to Gain Skills for Top-Paying Careers with Online Course
US Tourism is booming with international visitors due to the lower US dollar. This has lead a need for guides for domestic tours. Ms. Anderson' offers affordable and convenient training with online course offered through 1600 colleges worldwide. - October 03, 2008 - Professional Tour Management Training
National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts to Protest the Film Blindness
Protest to be held Friday Oct 3 7:00 P.M. AMC Loews Boston Common 175 Tremont Street. - October 02, 2008 - National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
SoftInWay Training on Turbomachinery Flow Path Design Will Take Place in Dusseldorf, Germany, December 3-5, 2008
SoftInWay training on turbomachinery flow path design will be held in Dusseldorf, Germany, December 3-5, 2008. This workshop is focused on multidisciplinary optimization of flow path with AxSTREAM™ and will disclose the latest innovations in the software. - October 02, 2008 - SoftInway
Higher Education Marketing Firm TargetX Unveils Revolutionary CRM Tool for College Admissions
With groundbreaking integration, customization and real-time reporting, technology leader TargetX has developed the first customer relationship management (CRM) system to meet the demands of college recruiters. - October 01, 2008 - TargetX
A New Children's Book That Helps Mothers Answer the Questions, "Mommy, Why do You Have to Go to Work?"
Author Kristie Finnan releases her new children's picture book: Mommy's High Heel Shoes on 10/08/08. This book fills an unmet need for working mothers & their children and revolves around a timeless childhood ritual of trying on Mommy's shoes. A Special Early Release Author/Illustrator Book signing will be held 10/03/08 at Busy Bee Toys during a special Doylestown, PA First Friday Event. She will be donating a portion of the proceeds to Breast Cancer Research during this event. - October 01, 2008 - Mommy Workshop, LLC
Celebrities Join Love Our Children USA to STOMP Out Bullying
NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg proclaims October 5-11, 2008 Love Our Children USA's National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week. Love Our Children USA announced today the launch of its national campaign STOMP Out Bullying. - October 01, 2008 - Love Our Children USA
Kilgray's Managing Director Publishes Book on Translation
Kilgray's managing director Balázs Kis published the book entitled 'A fordító számítógépe' (The Translator's Computer) co-authored by Anna Mohácsi-Gorove. Within two days, the book sold out in 500 copies. The book, published by SZAK Publishers... - October 01, 2008 - Kilgray Translation Technologies
Founder of Private Tuition Agency Describes the Qualities of the Best Live-in Private Tutors to Help Parents Source the Best Full-Time Private Tutors for Their Children
Adam Caller, founder of Tutors international, a leading private tutors agency, describes the qualities that the best full-time live-in tutors have, enabling parents to make informed choices whilst providing guidance for potential private tutors. - October 01, 2008 - Tutors International
Former NBA Star New Athletic Hire at Historic Laurinburg Institute
Laurinburg Institute has announced the appointment of former NBA and All-ACC player, Jerrod Mustaf, as their new Director of Athletic Development. Laurinburg is America’s oldest historically African American boarding and prep school. Mr. Jerrod Mustaf, a former 1st round NBA draft pick of... - September 30, 2008 - Jerrod Mustaf
Teachers.Net Gazette Hosts New Column: Coaching the Urban Educator
Urban teaching coach joins line up of expert columnists at Teachers.Net. - September 29, 2008 - Teachers.Net
Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee Helps Five Thousand Homeless Children with Back to School Supplies
The gourmet coffee helps over 5000 homeless children with back to school supplies plus free medical attention and free dental care and even free haircuts. - September 28, 2008 - Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee
One Stop Northern Kentucky Sponsors Program to Help Explain Career Options
Career Education Expo to Feature Dozens of Local Colleges and Training Facilities. - September 28, 2008 - Brighton Center
College Alert Center™ Announces New Service
Child Alert Center establishes new division as a safety net for missing college students. - September 28, 2008 - College Alert Center
Distance Education and Ashworth High School Provides Continuity for Military Families
Distance education institutions like Ashworth High School provide serious relief for military families with high school age children and are seeking continuity in their education. Students have the option of receiving a diploma from Ashworth or quickly making up lost credits. Ashworth High School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and offers diplomas at the general education or college preparatory level – either correspondence or online. - September 28, 2008 - Ashworth College
SPENDonLIFE.com Offers College Students a $2,000 Blogging Scholarship
SPENDonLIFE.com is hosting a blogging scholarship competition with the winner being awarded a $2,000 college scholarship. Students are asked to write a blog entry on the significance of credit or complications of identity theft. All articles must be published on the author's blog and submitted... - September 27, 2008 - SPENDonLIFE
Dr. Erlinda Martinez Honored Among Top 25 Latino Educators by National Latino Leaders Magazine
Santa Ana College President, Dr. Erlinda Martinez, was selected as one of the “Top 25 Latinos in Education” according to Latino Leaders magazine, a national magazine that targets Latino readership. The list, which appears in the magazine’s most recent issue (September/October),... - September 27, 2008 - Santa Ana College
Veterans and Armed Service Members Now Eligible for Increased GI Bill and Veterans Benefits for Holistic Health Online Degrees
Australasian College of Health Sciences announces that ACHS has been approved as an Institution of Higher Learning by the Department of Veterans Affairs. - September 27, 2008 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
Malaria Foundation Stresses Education of Students is Critical to End Malaria
The Malaria Foundation International (MFI) demonstrates how partnerships among students, teachers and community leaders can invigorate youth to become instrumental in the fight against malaria. The Student Leaders Against Malaria (SLAM) network is making headway in India and in many African countries, where malaria remains a leading cause of death. - September 26, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Stonehenge: Geological Feature Indicates the Site Was Constructed at the End of the Last Ice Age, 14,000 Years Ago
As the spotlight turns once again on Stonehenge a British born amateur geologist, Dean Talboys, believes he has rediscovered a geological feature of the site which could give an indication of its true age. In dating the site archeologists have only ever considered radiocarbon determination of samples recovered during excavations. However, Talboys claims that these only indicate periods of activity at the site and not the original date of construction. - September 26, 2008 - Dean Talboys
Distance Education and Ashworth College Opens Up New Opportunities for Military Spouses
When it comes to meeting the educational needs of military families, there are three key areas that must be addressed – affordability, portability and flexibility. Many look to distance education institutions such as Ashworth College as the ideal solution. - September 26, 2008 - Ashworth College
Hermosa Beach Entrepreneur Sees Real Estate Success with Mentoring from Prosper Inc.
Richard McConaghey of Hermosa Beach, Calif., has found good success in his first year of real estate investing, thanks to the personal mentoring of Prosper Inc. - September 26, 2008 - Prosper Inc.
Maine Woman Sees Debt-Free Future with Coaching from Prosper Inc.
Prosper Inc., a Utah-based distance education company, helped a woman from Maine develop a plan for a debt-free future with one-on-one mentoring. - September 26, 2008 - Prosper Inc.
New Financial Assistance Available to St. Dominic Regional High School Students Through the Dion Family Foundation
The Dion Family Foundation will be offering ten $4,000 scholarships to new students enrolling at St. Dominic Regional High School in September of 2009. Each of the ten students selected will be eligible for $1,000 each of their four years at St. Dom’s. Also for the graduating class of 2009, a $40,000 scholarship to attend St. Michael’s College will be available to no more than two St. Dom’s graduates over four years. - September 26, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
StraighterLine Unveils New Courses for Its Online Educational Program
StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), a new online education solution that provides students a high quality, better supported, and lower cost way to obtain college credits through regionally accredited colleges and universities, has announced that it has revamped its curriculum to consist of six... - September 26, 2008 - StraighterLine