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Former U.S. Surgeon General to Receive Award
The 18th U.S. Surgeon General, CEO and Founder of Bayou La Batre Rural Health Clinic, Dr. Regina Benjamin, will receive the Shining Star Award at the 10 year anniversary celebration of Sisters Academy of Baltimore on Saturday, April 25, 2015. The award will be given to women with lived experiences... - April 15, 2015 - Sisters Academy of Baltimore
SmashBully: Help Protect Yourself from Violence Bully Proof Your Child
Attention Parents of Bullied Children: Get the simple secret to bully proof your child and make them safe and confident. Survival tips for kids, teens and adults. Learn how to help stop the violence. - April 14, 2015 - Smash Bully
Shree Mahesh Heritage - Meditation School in India
The 300 Hour Meditation Teacher Training Course is a 27 Day Meditation certification Course for those wanting to become a certified meditation instructor. Meditation School India is a registered school with the Government of India offering programs in Rishikesh at Shree Mahesh Heritage School. The school is located in the Tapovan area of Rishikesh on a hill side near a waterfall on the way to kunjapri trekking. - April 14, 2015 - Meditation School India
Parker J. Palmer to Serve as Naropa University’s 2015 Commencement Speaker
Naropa University today announced that Parker J. Palmer, a world-renowned author and activist known for his work in education and social change, will serve as Naropa’s Commencement speaker. Palmer’s graduation speech, “Living From the Inside Out,” will include teachable moments from Parker’s extraordinary career. Naropa’s graduation will be held at Macky Auditorium in Boulder, Colorado, on May 10th, beginning at 1pm MST. - April 14, 2015 - Naropa University
iGrad-PYFF Financial Literacy Curriculum Wins "Education Program of the Year"
"Your Financial Mastery" - the flipped classroom, financial literacy education curriculum developed by iGrad and Pay Your Family First - received the prestigious Excellence in Financial Literacy Education (EIFLE) Award for 2015 “Education Program of the Year” from the Institute for Financial Literacy. - April 13, 2015 - iGrad
2015 Miami Photo Salon Partners with Spectrum Art Fair
2015 Miami Photo Salon Festival’s main event – the Salon-, will take place at Spectrum Art Fair Miami next December 2-6 in an important area comprised by several booths. A call for entries is running now for artists & all kind of photographers to participate. - April 13, 2015 - Miami Photo Salon
AKATI Consulting Enlightens Law Enforcement on Cybercrimes
Krishna Rajagopal, CEO of AKATI Consulting was invited as a guest speaker to the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) Conference held in Kuala Lumpur. The presentation was titled 'What the hack?’ The objective of this CCID conference was to provide a platform for the Director of... - April 12, 2015 - AKATI Consulting
AKATI Consulting Joins ASEANFIC as Partner
AKATI Consulting was invited by SecureMetric Technology to be one of its supporting vendor in the ASEAN Financial Institution Conference (ASEANFIC), in Manila. Krishna Rajagopal, CEO AKATI Consulting delivered his presentation on 'E-banking and Hackers'. He spoke about the risks in E-banking and... - April 12, 2015 - AKATI Consulting
AKATI Consulting Inspires the Ethical Hackers in Sri Lanka
Krishna Rajagopal, CEO of AKATI Consulting held enlightened Ethical Hacker's forums in 2014. - April 12, 2015 - AKATI Consulting
AKATI Consulting Launches Alpha Computer Emergency Response Team (ACERT)
AKATI Consulting’s Alpha Computer Emergency Response Team (ACERT) has launched and ready to fight Cyber Security Incidents. - April 12, 2015 - AKATI Consulting
AKATI Consulting Forms Strategic Alliance with IMPACT
AKATI Consulting signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats (IMPACT) today. AKATI Consulting entered to this agreement with the objective of establishing a strategic alliance which will enable diversification of its... - April 12, 2015 - AKATI Consulting
AKATI Consulting Presents at CICRA’s Fourth Ethical Hacker’s Forum
The 4th Ethical Hacker's forum organised by CICRA Holdings was held recently in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This event was captioned ‘Security through Obscurity: Is it a Myth’. Krishna Rajagopal, CEO of AKATI Consulting was invited to enlighten the gathering at this quarterly event. Ethical... - April 12, 2015 - AKATI Consulting
Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film Opens with Online MFA in Digital Filmmaking
Akira Kurosawa, one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, has been honored with the launch of the Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film. After two decades in the making, the Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film will begin accepting applications for a state-of-the-art Online Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree program in Digital Filmmaking on April 13, 2015. - April 12, 2015 - Anaheim University
Career Step Publishes New Infographic on How to Choose an Online Training Program
Career Step has published an infographic describing important things to consider when choosing an online training program. - April 12, 2015 - CareerStep LLC
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with ABMAQ
“PECB International has built a strong reputation in the international market for its expertise and ability to develop and deliver trainings on many ISO standards,” says Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 12, 2015 - PECB
Erie 2 BOCES Carrier Culinary Students Place First in State ProStart® Competition
Moving on to national competition in Anaheim, California - April 12, 2015 - Erie 2 Chatauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES
Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute Offers Program to Harold Washington Community College Students
Local Chicago Students to Benefit from Enriching Intellectual and Cultural Program at The Great Connections Seminar - April 11, 2015 - Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute
Notable Minnesota Rock Musicians Join School of Rock Twin Cities in Music Festival to Raise Funds for Music Education
10 of Minnesota's most notable professional musicians will join School of Rock students onstage at BEST OF MINNESOTA Music Festival. The fundraiser festival is April 25, 2015 at the Minnesota Music Cafe, 12noon - 6:30pm. This is an All Ages event. In addition to 6 1/2 hours of live music, games tournaments will be held on the patio; take pictures with the rock stars on the Red Carpet, get autographs, enjoy great burgers and brews... all for a good cause. - April 11, 2015 - School of Rock, St. Paul
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with GITEX s.a.r.l.
“PECB International has built a strong reputation in the international market for its expertise and ability to develop and deliver trainings on many ISO standards,” says Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 11, 2015 - PECB
Shorecrest Prep Thespians Rake in State Awards
At the March 28th Florida State Thespian Festival in Tampa, FL, Shorecrest Preparatory School Thespian Troupe 3140 troupe performed their fall musical Anything Goes for an audience of more than 2,500 in Morsani Hall. The performance earned a Superior rating from the State judges, the highest rating possible. Kylie Heyman [‘15], who starred as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, won a prestigious Jimmy Award of The National High School Musical Theater Awards. - April 11, 2015 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
2500 Registered to Watch Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Conference Broadcast
Just over 2,500 insurance and financial professionals have pre-registered to view sessions streamed online from the 2015 American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's National Sales Summit, part of the industry conference taking place in Orlando next week. - April 11, 2015 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Drug-Free South Helps East Tennessee Coalition to Stand in the Gap
Drug-Free South is providing needed educational materials on the Truth About Drugs to anyone interested in helping students. - April 11, 2015 - Drug Free South
Drug-Free South Hosts Leaders to Discuss Community Problems for World Health Day
The Truth About Drugs program provides teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education materials. - April 11, 2015 - Drug Free South
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with SecqureOne Inc.
“SecqureOne Inc. is committed to build and maintain upon healthy choices, therefore, we are very enthusiastic for this agreement and we promise we will provide our full-time services and best efforts on behalf of this partnership,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 11, 2015 - PECB
PECB International Signs a Partnership Agreement with SPONSORS – Saudi Arabia
“SPONSORS is committed to build and maintain upon healthy choices, therefore, we are very enthusiastic for this agreement and we promise we will provide our full-time services and best efforts on behalf of this partnership,” said Elizabeth Bradshaw, Managing Director of PECB International. - April 11, 2015 - PECB
Career Step Announces Promotion of Two Executive-Level Employees
Career Step has promoted Ryan Ewer to Chief Marketing Officer and Ben Hartman to Vice President of Enrollments. - April 11, 2015 - CareerStep LLC
Guide Dogs Easter Raffle at WNSC
The Library Team at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) has recently held an Easter raffle at the Walford Campus supporting their nominated charity ‘Guide Dogs’, the winning student was Level 2 Animal Care student, Victoria Pritchard, the raffle raised £20 for the Oswestry... - April 11, 2015 - North Shropshire College
WNSC Prepares for Major Rebrand and Rename
From Monday 13th April 2015, Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) will be changing its name to North Shropshire College (NSC). The new name, logo and branding was developed after extensive consultation and input from staff and students. The College’s aim is to create and implement a... - April 11, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Winning Institutions of 100,000 Strong in the Americas Funding Announced at the Summit of the Americas
Thursday, at the Summit of the Americas, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced the winners of the Santander Bank-sponsored competition of the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund. The nine winning institutions involve university partnerships between the United States and Argentina,... - April 10, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center Presents an International Art Show in North Lawndale
Unique International art show in North Lawndale neighborhood of Chicago. Opening reception April 11 from 1-4. Music, food, art. Enter to win free art by artist from the Netherlands. 1957 S. Spaulding Ave. (2 blocks west of Kedzie pink line stop.) - April 10, 2015 - Chicago Urban Art Retreat Center
Prologue to "Mythologia": First Page Released
Centrifugal Stories released the first page of the Prologue to the graphic novel series "Mythologia"Second page to be published on the 9th of April. - April 10, 2015 - Centrifugal Stories
Career Step Publishes New Infographic on How to Choose an Online Training Program
Career Step has published an infographic describing important things to consider when choosing an online training program. - April 10, 2015 - Career Step
Planmeca and Henry Schein to Present Coast-to-Coast Dental Technology Events
Dental Learning, a continuing education resource, is partnering with Planmeca and Henry Schein to present two dental technology events. - April 10, 2015 - Dental Learning
Why the Terms Near Drowning, Dry Drowning, Delayed Drowning, and Secondary Drowning Should Not be Used
Outdated and incorrect information regarding drowning is being used in numerous sources online, and in traditional and social media. The Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI), a leader in the aquatic safety field, has released a position statement designed to clarify the correct definition and explain why the terms “dry,” “delayed,” “near” and “secondary” drowning should not be used. - April 10, 2015 - Starfish Aquatics Institute
UH Study Links Facebook Use to Depressive Symptoms
Findings Suggest Amount of Time Spent and Social Comparison on Facebook Impacts Mental Health. - April 10, 2015 - University of Houston
Star Named After Radio Show Host Grandmother Mazina as Memorial Tribute
Grandmother Mazina, Host of Grandmother's Basket Radio Show, passed away in March 2015; Storytellers Campfire will Host a Memorial Tribute on Friday, April 10, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time and share highlights of her life and the Star dedicated to her by fans and admirers. - April 09, 2015 - Storytellers Campfire
The Way to Happiness Aims Messages of Peace to the City of Nashville
The Way to Happiness is working to inspire all residents of Nashville and Middle Tennessee with messages of peace and hope. - April 09, 2015 - The Way to Happiness
Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute President Attends Honors Seminar at Salve Regina University
Political Philosopher Khalil Habib Explores Ancient Ideas with Contemporary Relevance. - April 09, 2015 - Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute
For the Next Week, to Celebrate Its Grand Opening, Ivy League Edge is Giving Away Free Copies of an Award-Winning Book, "Riffing on Strings"
Co-founded by Sean and Shveta Miller, Ivy League Edge is a Portland, Oregon-based company that offers products and services to help high school students get into their first-choice college--and succeed academically when they get there. - April 09, 2015 - Ivy League Edge
William Peace University Names Mandy Alston Financial Aid Coordinator
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University Hires New Staff Member in Financial Aid Department - April 09, 2015 - William Peace University
French Apprentices Make Exchange Visit to WNSC
Seven Level 1 and 2 Motor Vehicle Apprentices and two members of staff from the Ecole Supérieure des Métiers de Muret (ESM) (Muret College of Trades), near Toulouse, are on a two week exchange trip to Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC). It is an exchange visit after six Level... - April 09, 2015 - North Shropshire College
Park West Barber School Offers Free Haircuts to K-12 Honor Roll Students
Leading Barber School’s “Rewarding Kids For Excellence” Initiative Awards Local Students Saturday, April 11 - April 09, 2015 - Park West Barber School
Places4Students.com Launches a Student Housing Mobile App
Places4Students.com launches a student housing mobile app for iPhone and Android smartphones. - April 09, 2015 - Places4Students
Career Step Announces Promotion of Two Executive-Level Employees
Career Step has promoted Ryan Ewer to Chief Marketing Officer and Ben Hartman to Vice President of Enrollments. - April 09, 2015 - Career Step
Precision Hands-on Haircutting Training in Miami with Laara Raynier
Laara Raynier, the authority on precision haircutting, is coming to Miami to teach an advanced precision hands-on with live models haircutting workshop. The focus will be on cutting precision bobs, long hair, blending and layering, the face-frame made simple, and mastering blow-drying and styling. - April 09, 2015 - Mastercutter Academy
Author Tab Edwards to Release a New Book on Business Strategy Execution
Best-selling author and Water Group Principal Tab Edwards will release a new book entitled "Management by Initiatives" providing a new paradigm for achieving business results. - April 09, 2015 - Water Group LLC
The Microdegree: the Disruptive Professional Credential for the 21st Century
The Microdegree offers the perfect credential to evidence advanced professional skills without the cost and extended time commitment required by a traditional undergraduate or graduate degree program. The Microdegree allows candidates to select educational resources and experiences that focus on their precise career path and can also be used as a stepping stone to a traditional degree program. - April 08, 2015 - Edevate LLC
Safety Center's 21-Day Teen Safe Driving Challenge to Reduce Distracted Driving
On Monday, April 13th, Safety Center is launching a Teen Safe Driving contest to reduce distracted driving by challenging high school students and parents to turn off their cell phones in cars for 21 days. - April 08, 2015 - Safety Center
Buckley King's Harry Greenfield Among the "Best of the Best" Attorneys in Cleveland
Harry W. Greenfield, a Partner with the law firm of Buckley King, has been distinguished as one of the “Top 50 Lawyers in Cleveland." Super Lawyers' 2015 "Top" list features the "best of the best" -- those attorneys who have attained the highest degree of recognition... - April 08, 2015 - Buckley King
Brent M. Buckley Again Recognized as One of the "Top 50 Lawyers in Cleveland"
Brent M. Buckley Among the "Best of the Best" Attorneys in Cleveland. - April 08, 2015 - Buckley King