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"Biohacking" Coming to "The Secret City"
Biodidact is a new DIY Biolab planning to open its doors to the public in Los Alamos, New Mexico, this coming Spring. Its founder has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, to enable the lab to open its doors to amateur scientists. - October 09, 2014 - Biodidact
Shanti Generation to Give Away 500 "Partner Yoga for Teens" DVDs to Educators
Shanti Generation announced that it will give away 500 DVDs of its “Partner Yoga for Teens” curriculum during the fall 2014 semester. The Partner Yoga DVD includes 10 five-minute guided sequences for middle and high school students to practice mindfulness skills with a friend, sibling, classmate or parent. The mindfulness curriculum will help teachers challenge bully culture. - October 09, 2014 - Shanti Generation
Local Author Explores Culture Clashes in Recently-Signed Book
Tate Publishing is proud to announce the signing of local author Robert Branham and his soon-to-be-published book, "A Matter of Truth." "A Matter of Truth" takes four ordinary people, whose lives would have never intersected otherwise, out of their comfortable environment and... - October 08, 2014 - Tate Publishing & Enterprises, LLC
Local Author Signed to Publish Inspiration New Book
Tate Publishing is proud to announce the signing of local author RM Daniel and her soon-to-be-published book, "When It Matters With My Heart." "When It Matters With My Heart" is an inspirational book of poetry that revolves around love, family, relationships, and faith in God. - October 08, 2014 - Tate Publishing & Enterprises, LLC
Global Visionary, Former Notre Dame Quarterback Signed to Publish Dynamic New Book
Tate Publishing is proud to announce the signing of local author and entrepreneur, Patrick Steenberge and their soon-to-be-published book "Tupande Kileleni: Let’s Climb to the Summit Together." "Tupande Kileleni: Let’s Climb to the Summit Together" is the compelling... - October 08, 2014 - Tate Publishing & Enterprises, LLC
Christian Authors Share Unique, New Approach to Biblical Study in Soon-to-be-Published Book
Tate Publishing is proud to announce the signing of authors John Zoller and Dr. Tom Wallace and their soon-to-be-published Christian bible-study book, "The Story of Glory." "The Story of Glory" is a unique and new approach to the Bible, using its themes, lessons and stories to... - October 08, 2014 - Tate Publishing & Enterprises, LLC
CUE Rock Star Teacher Camp Splashes Down in Florida
CUE’s Rock Star Teacher Camps are on the road again! Kicking-off the 2015 season, CUE heads to the Sunshine State for the CUE Rock Star Teacher Camp in Melbourne, Florida on January 17-19, 2015. - October 07, 2014 - CUE
Christopher Columbus Was Not Italian Claims Association Cristovao Colon
Italians have long claimed Christopher Columbus as one of their own, but the discoverer's origins were always shrouded in mystery and censorship, now we may have discovered why all the secrecy: Columbus was the secret son of a king in hiding. - October 07, 2014 - Association Cristovao Colon
Acclaimed Business Productivity Expert Don Hobbs to Teach “The ONE Thing Fundamentals” Seminar in Madison
Based on Gary Keller’s #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, "The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results," this business coaching seminar will help you look at your life from a different perspective, create more time for yourself and answer the question: “If we all get the same number of hours in a day, why are some of us so much more successful than others?” - October 07, 2014 - DaneCountyMarket.com
Climate-KIC Launches New Online CO2 Meter to Indicate Carbon Emissions Threat Level
A new online meter combines a live data feed drawing on European data, updated regularly to show the precise level of CO2 in the earth’s atmosphere today, and comparison tools to show how CO2 levels have changed over time. - October 06, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Liberia to Launch Online Resources to Assist with Critical Ebola Education
The Youth Empowerment Services (YES) of Liberia says it will respond to the Ebola crisis in Liberia by creating a one-stop online information center to help raise awareness about the virus within the Liberian community in the US and in Liberia. Z.J. Jallah, founder and president of YESLiberia... - October 06, 2014 - YesLiberia, Inc.
Dental Learning Announces Upcoming Live Event
Dental Learning, LLC opens registration for its Updates in Contemporary Dentistry event. - October 05, 2014 - Dental Learning
Northern Virginia's First Net Positive Energy Home Earns Cold, Hard Cash on Electric Bill
Net Positive Energy Residence Earned Net Income in the Coldest, Snowiest Season in Decades - October 03, 2014 - NOVA e+ Home
Fire Up Your Creativity with SPY (NYC Spark Your Creativity)
NYC Spark Your Creativity (SPY) is photographer Roberta Fineberg's experiential adventure hosting 99 photo workshops in NYC to boost creativity in over 500 participants of all ages, backgrounds, career paths, and from all over the world. SPY has reached its goal of 99 workshops - now at #103 and counting. SPY is launching customized group and private sessions. - October 03, 2014 - NYC Spark Your Creativity (SPY)
Danny F. Dukes and Associates, LLC Announces That Danny Dukes Completes Business Valuation Course
Danny F. Dukes and Associates, LLC announced that the founder, Danny Dukes, completed a course offered by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) the week of September 12. - October 02, 2014 - Danny F. Dukes and Associates, LLC
New eBook Examines Digital Credentials
“What Counts as Learning: Open Digital Badges for New Opportunities,” the latest DML eBook by Sheryl Grant, delves into the potential of open credentialing. - October 02, 2014 - DML Research Hub
MMA Fight Entertainment Company to Donate a Portion of Proceeds to Education Organization
Mixed Martial Art event entertainment company wants to help children's educational organization. Batalla MMA will donate a part of the proceeds to The Purple Group Organization. - October 02, 2014 - Batalla MMA Fight Entertainment
Capita Conferences’ Raising Standards in Secondary English Event Announced – 26th November, Manchester
This conference is ideally timed to share innovative teaching techniques and proven best practice approaches, preparing schools to meet rigorous new Ofsted inspection criteria and raise standards of English among students. - October 02, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Capita Conferences’ GCSE Exam Reform Event Announced – 24th November, London
This GCSE Exam Reform Conference is well-timed to prepare delegates for the developments and apply ideas to ensure pupil performance is maximised at key stage 4. - October 02, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Public Relations 101 Class to Take Place at General Assembly in NYC on October 15th
Veteran publicist and journalist Allison Kugel will teach General Assembly’s first-ever public relations class, titled “Public Relations 101,” at GA’s NYC location on October 15, 2014. - October 01, 2014 - Full Scale Media Group LLC
NACCE2014, Powered by Intuit, Will Feature Stellar Lineup Focused on Entrepreneurship: From Mindset to Meaningful Action
NACCE2014, being held in Phoenix, AZ from October 12 through 15, will feature an all-star lineup of speakers from the academic, entrepreneurial, and foundation worlds to discuss the conference theme, "Entrepreneurship: From Mindset to Meaningful Action." - October 01, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
CommLab India Launches a Comprehensive eBook on M-learning
CommLab India has released a new eBook on mobile learning (mLearning). This free resource intends to help CEOs make the best use of mLearning to impart high quality training to their workforces in an efficient, systematic and cost-effective manner. - October 01, 2014 - CommLab India
CUE Leads Blended Learning Theme for Connected Educator Month
CUE is honored to be named the Blended Learning Theme for Connected Educator Month leading the Blended Learning Theme. CUE is one of several organizations creating and organizing programs, activities, and events to promote the concept of the “Connected Educator” as a way to enhance... - October 01, 2014 - CUE
Child Parent Institute Begins Construction on a New School Campus
The Child Parent Institute (CPI) broke ground on a new school campus for New Directions, a non-public school which offers both therapeutic and educational services for students needing extra support. - October 01, 2014 - Child Parent Institute
iGrad Survey Shows Financial Literacy Leads to Smarter Student Loan Borrowing
College students exposed to financial literacy curriculum borrow less financial aid and are more proficient at money management, according to iGrad’s first annual survey of financial aid administrators. The iGrad survey, with responses from approximately 300 nonprofit and for-profit... - September 30, 2014 - iGrad
Art of Success Seminar at Pune
Chanakya IAS Academy, Pune Branch, organized a Success Guru AK Mishra’s Art of Success Seminar at Annabhau Sathe, Sabhagruha, Pune Satara Road on September 28th 2014. The eminent motivational speaker AK Mishra was the chief speaker of this seminar. Addressing the participants, Success Guru AK... - September 28, 2014 - Chanakya IAS Academy
Gujarat Technological University (GTU) Invited to Join the APEN Board as the Director for India
On behalf of Gujarat Technological University, Dr. Akshai Aggarwal, Honorable Vice Chancellor of GTU, signed the participation document of APEN at Gujarat Technological University on July 16, 2014. A representative of Gujarat Technological University will serve as a Director of the Indian Chapter of APEN. - September 28, 2014 - Gujarat Technological University
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino Publishes Issues, Strategies, and Concerns in Education Today – a Collection of Essays
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, located in Fairfax County, Virginia has published Issues, Strategies, and Concerns in Education Today – A Collection of Essays. - September 28, 2014 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their 1st Driving Change in 14-19 Education Conference
A One Day National Conference Thursday 11th December 2014 – Central London - September 28, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Chanakya IAS Academy Organizing “Success Guru AK Mishra’s Art of Success Seminar at Pune”
Chanakya IAS Academy, Pune Branch, is going to organize its next Art of Success Seminar for the Civil Services aspirants at Annabhau Sathe Sabhagruha, Padmavati, Pune on September 28th 2014 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. In this Seminar, Success Guru AK Mishra, the eminent speaker of the seminar, will... - September 28, 2014 - Chanakya IAS Academy
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their 4th Annual Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) Wales Conference
A One Day National Conference; Friday 28th November 2014 – Cardiff - September 27, 2014 - Capita Conferences
All-Star Driver Leading the Way with New Drive-Only License
There are an estimated 54,000 undocumented citizens driving in Connecticut today. All-Star Driver, Connecticut’s leader in driver education with 70 locations throughout the State, is preparing to help them obtain a drive-only license which they will be eligible for in January. “Everyone... - September 27, 2014 - All-Star Driver
Capita Conferences Announce Details of Their 2nd Annual Raising Standards in Primary English Conference
A One Day National Conference; Thursday 27th November 2014 – Central London - September 27, 2014 - Capita Conferences
“Laugh for a Cause”-Youth Entrepreneurship Training
On October 17th at 7:30pm, local competition finalists A.Z, Faro Kane and Comedian Tie-Bo will join comic veterans Treetop of Showtime & Comic View & Eddie Brill formerly of the Late Show with Dave Letterman at Boca Raton's New Wick Theatre; where for one night only they will take to the stage to make attendees laugh out loud (LOL) for a great cause. - September 26, 2014 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Medic West Africa Offers a Rich Conference Programme for Professionals in Healthcare
Innovative products, services, and networking opportunities are the highlight of this year’s event. - September 26, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Join Yoga Teacher Training Programme in Rishikesh, India in Dec 2014
Yoga Alliance School, Rishikul Yogshala is inviting the aspiring yogis for the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in India in December 2014. - September 26, 2014 - Rishikul Yogshala
Medic West Africa Exhibition & Congress Enjoys Further Expansion in 2014
The 3rd edition of Medic West Africa Exhibition and Congress (MWA) will take place on 15-17 October 2014 at the Eko International Convention & Exhibition Center, Lagos, Nigeria. MWA will cover over 7,000 square meters of exhibition space to showcase over 1000 products from 350 exhibitors. - September 25, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Gilbert Gordon as 2014 Biography of the Year
Gilbert Gordon has been honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as the 2014 Biography of the Year. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of his stellar achievements in Education, Water Research and Inorganic Chemistry. - September 25, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
New Principal Ready to Take Sage Day Boonton to Next Level
Dr. Mary Rose Scalo, Ed.D has taken on her new role as principal of Sage Day Boonton High School. She accepted the position after having such positive experiences with the Sage In-District programs and other supportive services in the past, she said. Scalo, who has most recently worked in the... - September 25, 2014 - Sage Day
Local Authors Signed to Publish Inspirational Photography Book with Major Publisher
Local authors Dr. Carl and Jennie Robinson recently teamed up with Tate Publishing to kick-start the publication process of their new photography book Still Above Ground. Still Above Ground is a pictorial look at one of New Orleans fascinating tourist attractions, highlighting some of the greats... - September 23, 2014 - Tate Publishing & Enterprises, LLC
Connecticut Author Signed to Release Poignant Book with Major Publisher
Local author Michelle Williams recently teamed up with Tate Publishing to begin the publication process of her new book My Name is Ruth. A poignant book based on Williams’ life experiences, the author shares how she was delivered from her circumstances and how she can help other women come... - September 23, 2014 - Tate Publishing & Enterprises, LLC
Project Brownstone Showcases Noel Donaldson’s Art
The New York-based non-profit will exhibit the artist’s work as part of its efforts to use art in community engagement. - September 21, 2014 - Project Brownstone
Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES Receives $400,000 “Teaching is the Core” Grant
Aid to improve assessments, reduce testing not contributing to teaching and learning - September 20, 2014 - Erie 2 Chatauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES
Announcing the Launch of the New Open 4 Training & Development Portal
Idox is pleased to publicise the release of its new Open 4 Training & Development staff funding portal. - September 20, 2014 - IDOX
Scribendi.com President Named in 2014 Profit W100 Rankings
Chandra Clarke is one of Canada's top female entrepreneurs. - September 19, 2014 - Scribendi
Chupacabra on Display at Kingdom Zoo: Education Center
A unique project uses the popular mystery animal to reach kids. - September 19, 2014 - Children's Kingdom Ministries
College Launches “Talk Like A Pirate” Starter Kit to Help Learning Learners Go "FArrrgh!"
Community Business College has begun offering the pirate starter kit to help people learn to talk like a pirate through a distance learning class and help people prepare for Talk Like A Pirate Day and Halloween. - September 19, 2014 - Community Business College
Construction is Underway of a 3,500 Square Foot Student Beauty Services Clinic at IBMC College in Longmont
IBMC College of Longmont's School of Cosmetology in Longmont, CO is adding a 3,500 square foot Student Beauty Services Clinic. The building completion will be completed in November, and the Clinic will then be open to the public for skin, hair and nail services at a discounted rate. - September 19, 2014 - IBMC College
Atlantis Project Opens 2015 Applications
2015 applications have opened for Atlantis Project pre-health internships. - September 19, 2014 - Atlantis Project
Drug-Free South Travels to Jefferson County
The Truth About Drugs materials provide teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education tools. - September 19, 2014 - Drug Free South