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Is It Safe to Become a Teacher?
An art teacher is filmed getting beat up in class, 12 assaults by 9-12 year-olds on teachers in New Mexico, a student throws a desk and chair at a teacher after the student tried to push another student into oncoming traffic, one teacher receives a fractured skull, broken rib, collapsed lung for... - May 15, 2008 - Stopping School Violence LLC
Brian Jordan, Deidra Dukes and Other Local Celebrities Join Junior Achievement of Georgia to Celebrate "JA Day"
Local celebrities including former Atlanta Brave and Falcon Brian Jordan, Fox 5 news anchor Deidra Dukes, radio personalities Murph Dawg & CJ from 95.5 The Beat, Mixx Master Mitch from KISS 104.1 and others will join Junior Achievement of Georgia to celebrate “JA Day” on Thursday,... - May 15, 2008 - Junior Achievement of Georgia
Medical Tourism Conference Announces Special Keynote Speaker
The Keynote Speaker for the Medical Tourism Association’s annual conference in San Francisco, September 9 through 12th has been announced. The speaker will be Alex Piper, a former buyer of healthcare for Chrysler (formerly DaimlerChrysler). Mr. Piper is very passionate about Medical Tourism and promotes it is a potential solution for the US healthcare crisis. - May 14, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Hungarian Version of Multilizer 2007 Released
Multilizer now offers the localized Hungarian version of Multilizer 2007. Multilizer now provides service and support to their Hungarian customers in their native language. To meet the requirements of its customers, four versions are offered: Enterprise, Pro for Documents, Pro for Developers, and Pro for Translators. - May 14, 2008 - Multilizer
Junior Achievement Helps "Recession-Proof" Georgia’s Youth
Considering the economic concerns of many Georgians, ranging from the mortgage and credit crises to company layoffs and an unemployment rate that exceeds the national average, Junior Achievement of Georgia is teaching students as early as kindergarten the skills to manage their own financial matters. - May 14, 2008 - Junior Achievement of Georgia
Art Institute Instructor Wins Animation Award
Randy Gossman teaches at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and pays homage to classic cartoons. - May 14, 2008 - The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Art Institute Fashion Show Benefits American Heart Association
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Annual Fashion Show Electrifies the Runway - May 14, 2008 - The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
"Cohesive Life Coaching" Helps Working Adults Excel in their Careers and Personal Lives
Moms and Dads struggling to excel as professionals and parents make tremendous gains by partnering with a with a life coach. Powerful Mind Coaching uses research in Psychology and Mind/Body health to support working parents in their careers and improve quality of life for families. Dr. Mary Coussons-Read, Founding Principal of Powerful Mind Coaching, discusses this process of Cohesive Life Coaching and her results. - May 13, 2008 - Powerful Mind Consulting and Coaching, LLC
New Book That Teaches Teachers How to Work with the Emotionally Disabled and Behaviorally Challenged
This new book gives advice to teachers and parents of the emotionally disabled and behaviorally challenged. - May 12, 2008 - Don Rainwater
Loqu8 iNterpret Pops-Up Interactive Chinese-English Translations; See, Hear and Understand Chinese as You Glide Your Mouse Over Text
For the first time, understand and learn Chinese as fast as you move your mouse. Today, Loqu8, Inc. launched iNterpret Version 3, an instant Chinese-English translation tool for both casual users scanning Chinese websites and serious students learning Mandarin Chinese. Instant English... - May 11, 2008 - Loqu8, Inc.
Australasian College Announces First Online Accredited Degrees in Complementary Alternative Medicine
Australasian College of Health Sciences approved to offer unique degree programs in Complementary and Alternative Medicine - May 11, 2008 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
Confident Captain/Ocean Pros Conducts Specialized Training for Bermuda's New Marine Assistance Company, Sea Assist Limited
Newport, RI based Confident Captain/Ocean Pros staff traveled to Bermuda to offer advanced training in advanced techniques for Sea Assist Limited Bermuda's new, and first ever, marine assistance company. - May 10, 2008 - Confident Captain/Ocean Pros
Peter Sategna Educational Foundation Announces the Release of Its First Scholarships
The Peter Sategna Education Foundation started in 2008 is awarding its first year scholarships. With the help of Scholarship Inc., who will be making the presentations. Three (3) five thousand (5,000.00) dollar scholarships for a total of fifteen thousand dollars (15,000.00) will be awarded by... - May 10, 2008 - Peter Sategna Educational Foundation
Former NFL Player Miles McPherson Concludes Successful Jamaica Visit
Photographs available at end of release. Keep Sex for Marriage, says American Evangelist. Audio Clip of Pastor Miles McPherson's message in Jamaica available here: http://www.mediaexchange.info/portals/2/milesaheadmessagesat.mp3 Audio Clip of former Jamaica national soccer player Paul... - May 09, 2008 - Miles Ahead
Police Arrest Two Suspected School Window Breakers
For the second time in less than a week, police arrest suspects at an elementary school after criminal activity detected by Sonitrol Pacific. - May 09, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
NSCS Announces Members of 2008-09 National Leadership Council
NSCS is pleased to announce that the following students have been named members of the National Leadership Council for the 2008-2009 academic year. The Council is a leadership opportunity awarded to 20 students who display leadership qualities both at their NSCS chapter and in their on-campus... - May 09, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Stuff a Bear at Stuff a Zoo....a Company with All the Right Stuff
Stuff a Zoo, an up and coming stuffable animal company, is working its way to the top of the teddy bear stuffing industry. - May 08, 2008 - Stuff a Zoo
Sports Science Lecture Series Starts at Coastal Sports and Wellness Medical Center
Coastal Sports & Wellness Medical Center announces free monthly Sports Science Lecture Series focusing on sports physiology, injury treatment, prevention and commentary on the latest research for endurance athletes such as triathletes, cyclists, and runners. - May 08, 2008 - Coastal Sports and Wellness Medical Center
Teens Travel to Las Vegas to Take a Gamble in the Best Teen Chef Final Round Competition -- Set for May 17
This year’s Best Teen Chef Final Round Competition will be held on Saturday, May 17 at The Art Institute of Las Vegas. - May 08, 2008 - The Art Institutes
PR.com Interviews Anne Frank’s Cousin and Last Living Relative, Buddy Elias
Anne Frank’s only living direct relative, Buddy Elias, speaks exclusively with PR.com’s Allison Kugel about his famous cousin and the Anne Frank-Fonds in Switzerland. - May 07, 2008 - PR.com
Convert Assist (www.convertassist.com) Launches a New, Free Online Service as a One-Stop Site for Any Conversion Needs
Convert Assist (www.convertassist.com) launches a new, free online service as a one-stop site for any conversion needs. Its features currency conversion, global time, clothing sizes, translation and pronunciation of words and text, file conversion, video resizing (from a file or a website like YouTube) for mobile or PDA, photo resizing and digital art, Roman numeral converter, ZIP code finder and maps, and a growing service portfolio. - May 07, 2008 - convertassist.com
WSI Consultant Wins Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award
www.ikids.ae declared best educational website in the Middle East. - May 07, 2008 - WSI Internet
Mom Coach Explains, "The Silent War of Motherhood"
Mia Redrick, author of Time for mom-ME: 5 Essential Strategies for A Mother's Self-Care, teaches mothers that self-care is not negotiable but necessary to be the best you, as well as the best parent. - May 06, 2008 - Finding Definitions,LLC
Best Selling Author to Hold Commercial Real Estate Investing Seminars
Best selling author, Monica Villasenor, to hold commercial real estate investing seminars across the country beginning in June. - May 06, 2008 - Villasenor Productions, LLC
Top University Graduate Shares Secrets to Help Others Earn Better Grades
The new self-help guide entitled "Learning to Succeed and Succeeding to Learn: The Smart Way to Earn Better Grades in School," by Christopher K. James, contains tips that can help any student improve his or her performance in school and in life. - May 05, 2008 - CKJ Books
Hespanica Announces a New Way of Learning Spanish
One-on-One Spanish Lesson over the internet with real and professional instructors. - May 05, 2008 - Hespanica Linguist Services LLC
NorthWest Place and Ainsworth Elementary Team Up to Build Schools in Third World Countries
Bridging generations to help build schools, libraries and other educational infrastructure in third world countries, NorthWest Place and Ainsworth Elementary School have teamed up to raise funds for Room to Read, a non-profit group whose mission is to enhance educational infrastructure throughout... - May 05, 2008 - NorthWest Place
Shodor Receives the Partnership Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education from the SMT Center
The Partnership Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education was given to Shodor. Shodor is a nonprofit organization that serves students, educators and parents. It is recognized as a national leader in the effective use of computers to improve both math and science education. Established in 1994 in Durham, N.C., Shodor combines student enrichment, faculty enhancement and interactive materials development to transform learning through computational thinking. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
Adam Meyer Receives the Student Leadership Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education from the SMT Center
The Student Leadership Award of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education was given to Adam Meyer. Meyer, a senior at Raleigh Charter High School in Raleigh, N.C., worked diligently to raise awareness of the natural beauty and outstanding resources of the Richland Natural Area (RNA). The RNA includes Umstead State Park, Schenck Memorial Forest, the NCSU Equine Educational Unit, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science’s Prairie Ridge Ecostation and the North Carolina Museum of Art. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
GlaxoSmithKline Receives the Business and Industry Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education from the SMT Center
The Business and Industry Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education was given to GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). GlaxoSmithKline supports a range of educational programs in the U.S. with the aim of developing an understanding of science issues in everyday life and inspiring young people to pursue careers in science. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
Granville Education Foundation Technology Committee Receives the Partnership Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education from the SMT Center
The Partnership Award in Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education was given to the Granville Education Foundation Technology Committee. The Granville Education Foundation is an independent organization that works in partnership with the community and schools to improve student performance in the Granville County schools. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
J. Donald Cline Receives the Champion of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Award from the SMT Center
The Champion of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Award was given to J. Donald Cline. Cline led an effort to save the Rosman Research Station, a radio telescope facility that had been operated by the Department of Defense, from being closed. In the late 1990’s Cline helped save the center and transform it into the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI). PARI provides educational programs at all levels for students and teachers. - May 04, 2008 - NC Science Mathematics Technology Education Center
St. Helens High School's Class of 1988 20 Year Reunion
The St. Helens High School Class of 1988 will celebrate the 20 year anniversary of their graduation with a weekend of events August 1 and 2. - May 03, 2008 - St. Helens High School Class of 1988 Reunion Committee
NSCS Announces Selections for Spring Issue of The Collegiate Scholar
11 NSCS members have made it into the spring issue of The Collegiate Scholar, a literary e-publication created by The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, an honor society inviting freshmen and sophomores. - May 03, 2008 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Orange County College Leaders and Mascots Take to the Capitol Steps
Orange County, CA, higher education leaders and mascots will communicate the collective value of higher education to workforce preparation and the economic well-being of Orange County and the state. An unprecedented gathering is planned for Thursday, May 8, at 11 a.m. at the California State Capitol Building, south steps. - May 03, 2008 - Rancho Santiago Community College District
Sonitrol Pacific Operator’s Actions Lead Police to Arrest One at Elementary School
One burglary suspect arrested May 1 inside an elementary school portable after detection by Sonitrol Pacific's electronic security. - May 03, 2008 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Springfield College and Health Communications, Inc. Join Together to Educate Professionals
A new agreement between the Springfield College School of Human Services (SHS) and Health Communications, Inc. (HCI), parent company of U.S. Journal Training and “Counselor, The Magazine for Addiction Professionals,” will allow persons training through HCI for careers as mental health and addiction services professionals throughout the United States to receive academic credit toward their bachelor’s degrees at SHS. - May 03, 2008 - Counselor Magazine
College Graduates Face the Ultimate Final Exam – Job-Hunting in a Tough Job Market – But a New Job Readiness Quiz Helps Them Prepare to Find a Job After College
College students graduating from college this month face an ever-increasing tough job market -- and many are unprepared for it. To help these new college grads, Quintessential Careers has prepared its 30th quiz: College Grad Readiness Quiz -- and companion study guide -- to help prepare college grads for job-hunting. - May 02, 2008 - Quintessential Careers
New Web Directory Makes Finding an Online Degree a Snap
Degreefind.net launches 'The Directory of Online Degree Directories' to assist users in finding online college degree programs. - May 02, 2008 - DegreeFind.net
Growing Trend Amongst Expat Communities to Give the Services of a Tutor as a Gift to Express Thanks
Adam Caller of Tutors International discusses the new demand for international live-in tutors created by wealthy expatriates looking for an original way to show gratitude and thanks that crosses the cultural divide. - May 02, 2008 - Tutors International
Mother's Day Gifts, Classroom Crafts, Activities in May Teachers.Net Gazette
Teachers.Net has rounded up some of its best Mother's Day material, activities and other lesson plans in the Featured Lessons section of the May issue of the monthly Teachers.Net Gazette http://teachers.net/gazette/MAY08/. - May 02, 2008 - Teachers.Net
Math Games Announces e-Book Versions of Reproducible Math Games
This is an announcement that Math Games is now offering their math games on line as downloadable ebooks. - May 01, 2008 - Math Games
Lisa Lorimer Named Chair of Union Institute & University's Board of Trustees
Lorimer is the founder of Vermont Bread Company and lifelong Vermont resident. - May 01, 2008 - Union Institute & University
Regulatory Arbitrage After Basel ii - a New Presentation From Compliance LLC
Compliance LLC today announced a new half day presentation for hedge fund managers and professionals, high net-worth managers and family offices. - April 30, 2008 - Compliance LLC
Seasoned Entrepreneur Named Chairman of FIU’s Entrepreneurship Center
Florida International University’s Eugenio Pino & Family Global Entrepreneurship Center, which brings entrepreneurship to all students on campus no matter their major, recently announced that Mike Tomás, president of the ASTRI Group, will be Chairman of its Board of... - April 30, 2008 - Florida International University Eugenio Pino & Family Global Entrepreneurship Center
My Yoga Online Launches Enhanced Technology on Revolutionary Yoga, Wellness, Pilates and Meditation Lesson Video Website
Latest Version of Flash Streaming Video Technology Makes MyYogaOnline.com Available With High Quality Full Screen Video Across All Platforms and on All Browsers. MyYogaOnline.com (www.myyogaonline.com) has re-launched its website with improved Flash Streaming Video technology. The latest version... - April 30, 2008 - My Yoga Online
Boston University’s Center for Digital Imaging Arts (CDIABU) Partners with Children’s Hospital Boston on Animation Project Event
CDIABU 3D Animation students tackle an inspiring project in a 24-hour animation marathon. - April 30, 2008 - The Center for Digital Imaging at Boston University
“Speak It Fast” Launches Innovative New Language Learning Program
Learn a new language and speak it fast with this groundbreaking language training. - April 30, 2008 - speakitfast.com
Study a Semester in Italy: Italian Language + Art Courses
Thanks to the collaboration with NABA (New Academy of Fine Arts and Design), the Leonardo da Vinci school is able to offer the possibility of attending a semester inside a recognized University of Arts, choosing between one of the following areas: art, Italian design, Italian fashion, graphic and media design. - April 30, 2008 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Tutors International Announces Collaboration Talks Are Underway with NUVHS to Involve Live-in Tutors with Online High School Program
Tutors International expects to announce a future collaboration with the National University Virtual High School, providers of a premier high school online learning service to home-schooled students. Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International, discusses the reasons behind the talks. - April 30, 2008 - Tutors International