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"Ivy League" Fashion Psychologist to Launch 2015 Tour
New York Based Fashion Psychologist Dawn Karen, M.A., B.A. Presents "Dear Dream Chasers: Introducing the Field of Fashion Psychology” 2015 Domestic and International Tour - December 18, 2014 - Fashion Psychology Success
Independent Living Skills Students’ Christmas Market Stall
Students from the Work and Independent Living Skills Department at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) recently staffed a market stall at the Oswestry Christmas Fair; the students have made a range of products including bath bombs, Christmas cards, Christmas wreaths, hot chocolate spoons,... - December 18, 2014 - North Shropshire College
Guidance Classes Has Successfully Updated Its Website
Recently, Guidance Classes has successfully updated its website for its students. The website has now several interactive sections for the students so that they can learn more about the offerings and classes on the different subjects. - December 18, 2014 - Guidance Classes
A Level Students Hold Charity Cake Sale
Four A Level students at the Oswestry Campus of Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) held a cake sale and raffle in aid of the Salvation Army, the cake sale was held in the Atrium of the Campus over lunchtime recently. The sale was organised by students Rajvir Kaur Kandola and Vickie... - December 18, 2014 - North Shropshire College
Pearl of Africa Choir Performs at Walford Campus
Staff and students at Walford and North Shropshire College’s (WNSC) Walford Campus where treated to a surprise performance by a Ugandan choir. The Pearl of Africa Choir is part of a group of 17 Ugandans who were visiting Shropshire on a farming skills programme; they paid the Walford Campus a... - December 18, 2014 - North Shropshire College
Fancy Dress Dressage at WNSC
Equine students at Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) have recently held their annual dressage competition; the competition was open to all Equine students who were split into ten teams of four, two members focused on dressage and two focused on fancy dress (which included the horse). The... - December 18, 2014 - North Shropshire College
It's a Silver for Upside Learning's Framework for Responsive eLearning Development (FRED) at the 2014 Brandon Hall Awards
Upside Learning's Framework for Responsive eLearning Development (FRED) bags a Silver at the 2014 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Awards for Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology. - December 18, 2014 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas Celebrates Expansion of JA BizTown® with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Youth Financial Literacy Nonprofit Honors Premier Business Leaders for Contributions to Interactive Educational Program - December 18, 2014 - Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas
NIS and the Patchogue Y Are Proud to Announce the Opening of a New Inclusion Class at the Patchogue Y
The New Interdisciplinary School (NIS), a not for profit pre-school in Yaphank, has joined efforts with the Patchogue Y in opening a new inclusion class for preschoolers with and without special needs. - December 18, 2014 - New Interdisciplinary School
MindMeister Brings Visual Collaboration to a Whole New Level
Thanks to its new commenting and voting feature, MindMeister, the market-leading web-based mind mapping and brainstorming solution, just became the visual equivalent of Google Docs. - December 18, 2014 - MindMeister
HR Acuity® Releases Fifth Annual Employee Relations and Workplace Investigation Survey Results
HR Acuity® has released the results of its Fifth Annual Employee Relations and Workplace Investigation Survey. The Survey included questions related to employee-related issues and allegations, documentation and reporting protocols, employee training in the handling of misconduct allegations,... - December 18, 2014 - HR Acuity
JFCS Opens Call for Veteran Nominations to Recognize Excellent Service
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS), the premier local safety net social service organization, is currently seeking nominations from the community for veterans who inspire patriotism, provide service to others and offer hope to veterans. The awardees will be... - December 18, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
WNSC Science Students Inspired to Explore the Galaxy
Just last week, A Level students had the opportunity to meet the Canadian Astronaut (and musician), Commander Chris Hadfield, a local independent bookshop, Booka, had arranged for him to come to Oswestry and Physics Lecturer, Rupert Boyle, was one of the very first to book tickets for himself and... - December 18, 2014 - North Shropshire College
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Honors 2014 MacArthur Genius Fellow
Atlanta's John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) and Dean Malcolm L. Morris are pleased to announce that Professor Jonathan Rapping was recently named a 2014 MacArthur Genius Fellow by the MacArthur Foundation. In response, the law school hosted an event in his honor to celebrate. - December 17, 2014 - Atlanta's John Marshall Law School
Cezanne HR and Docebo Announce Partnership
Docebo, the disruptive Cloud e-learning solutions provider, and Cezanne HR have announced that they have formed a partnership to provide an integrated human resources management system (HRMS) and e-learning/ learning management system (LMS) solution to companies worldwide. The partnership, which... - December 17, 2014 - Docebo
Career Step Partners with IOD Incorporated to Bridge Gap Between Training and Employment for New Medical Coders
Career Step has partnered with IOD Incorporated to provide a solution that helps Career Step’s graduating medical coders more easily make the transition from training to employment. - December 17, 2014 - CareerStep LLC
William Peace University Celebrates Record Attendance During 2014 Fall Open Houses
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Experiences 64 Percent Spike in Campus Visitors During 2014 Fall Open House Events - December 17, 2014 - William Peace University
Career Step Announces Winner of 2014 Military Scholarship
Career Step is proud to announce that the winner of its 2014 Military Service Member and Spouse scholarship is James Schols, Technical Sergeant in the Oregon Air National Guard. - December 17, 2014 - Career Step
BISCUE App/e-Learning Explains Business Phone Calls in Japan in 7 Languages
"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," a business skills application and e-learning provided by the Shubiki Corporation of Japan has released a new course entitled "Business Skills in Japan - Basics in Phone Calls," for smartphones, tablets and PCs in 7 languages. - December 17, 2014 - Shubiki Corporation
CUE Stands Firm on Equity of Internet Access & Net Neutrality -- "No Child Left Offline"
In response to the White House’s plan to keep the Internet free and accessible to all and with the acknowledgment that the FCC will be considering new rules on how to safeguard competition and user choice, CUE has crafted a resolution to the FCC regarding equity of Internet access and net... - December 16, 2014 - CUE
Collaborative Efforts to Naturally Solve Insomnia
One study estimated that an employee with insomnia loses about eight days of work performance each year. For the entire U.S. workforce, this adds up to an estimated $63 billion in lost work performance due to insomnia each year. - December 16, 2014 - SleepASAP
The Small Sports Are Back and Going for the Goal
The Michigan-based children’s brand promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship releases their second book- endorsed by Julie Foudy and Jerome Bettis. Are you ready to play? - December 15, 2014 - The Small Sports
Murphy Life Coachng, LLC, Launches the Entrepreneur Training Academy. The Business Startup Bootcamp for Aspiring Entrepreneurs.
The DNA of Entrepreneurship. - December 15, 2014 - Murphy Life Coaching, LLC
New SIIA Event Will Focus on the Business of Content – Licensing, Buying, Selling, Marketing and More
Speakers for Jan. 22 Event in New York City will Include Leaders from Thomson Reuters, Copyright Clearance Center, StockTwits, Everyday Health - December 14, 2014 - SIIA
Faces of Power Mobile App Helps Crowds Create New Power Paradigms Through Hashtags Campaigns
Faces of Power, a reference mobile app, applies real-world, battle-tested systems engineering principles, to analyze the dynamics of any power system (economic, political, social, etc.). - December 14, 2014 - Faces of Power App
Education Technology Pioneers Announced as Winners of SIIA Innovation Incubator Program
Companies Recognized as Top Innovators at the Education Business Forum - December 14, 2014 - SIIA
EdTech Startup FlixAcademy Wins Again, But Teachers Are the Real Winners
FlixAcademy, the Ed-Tech startup that is building a curated database of educational movies and videos, is a winner of the Verizon Apps For Class Challenge. Instead of manually searching dozens of websites, users can go to the FlixAcademy website. With FlixAcademy.com, teachers, parents and students can find quality educational movies and videos, filtered by running time, age range, and subject. - December 14, 2014 - FlixAcademy
Michael G. Davey Recognized by National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E.
Michael G. Davey of Lake Barrington, Illinois has been recognized by the National Alliance of Male Executives-N.A.M.E. for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of early childhood education. About Michael G. Davey Mr. Davey is the President and Executive Director at Mount... - December 13, 2014 - N.A.M.E.
William Peace University’s Megan Mansfield Named to 2014 Academic National All-American Team
Senior Student-Athlete from Four-Year Baccalaureate University Selected to 2014 Capital One Academic All-American Volleyball Third-Team. - December 13, 2014 - William Peace University
USA FIT East Bay Ready to Turn Couch Potatoes into 1st-Time Marathoners for the San Francisco Marathon
Group Training Program Opens Online Registration through Jan. 31 at www.USAFITEastBay.com - December 13, 2014 - USA FIT
EdTrIn Acquires FinPa Australia and Its Learning Technology Platform
Having listed on the Australian National Stock Exchange (NSX), the leading global education enterprise, EdTrIn, has acquired and merged with FinPa Australia to become EdTrIn Australia. This move marks the first stage of EdTrIn’s growth and implementation strategy. The FinPa acquisition... - December 13, 2014 - EDTRIN
Medicare Supplement Association Early Conference Registration Ends
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced plans to end Early Registration discounts for the organization's 2015 national conference. - December 12, 2014 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Career Step Partners with IOD Incorporated to Bridge Gap Between Training and Employment for New Medical Coders
Career Step has partnered with IOD Incorporated to provide a solution that helps Career Step’s graduating medical coders more easily make the transition from training to employment. - December 12, 2014 - Career Step
Interactive Multisensory Fitness Equipment Gets a New Look
Multisensory Fitness Inc is pleased to announce shipping of the new, improved release of their popular SMART Trainer and SMART ProTrainer stations. The new modernized systems featuring a state-of-the-art design improves the accuracy and responsiveness of the touch activated target based games and... - December 12, 2014 - Multisensory fitness Inc
Learning Light Publishes Insights Into e-Learning in the Middle East
Learning Light, the UK-based market analyst that helps organisations using e-learning and learning technologies to improve their business performance, has published research into aspects of education and training in the Middle East. The research deals with: · Women and Islam: how e-learning... - December 12, 2014 - Learning Light
Hair and Beauty to Boxercise at WNSC
Walford and North Shropshire College (WNSC) Hair and Beauty student, Steph Jerrard, has recently completed her Boxercise Fitness Qualification. Steph is in her fifth year at the College having completed various spa, hair and beauty qualifications. During her time at WNSC, Steph has been an active... - December 11, 2014 - North Shropshire College
Former Squash Pro Champions a New Business Model to Help Existing Squash Clubs Generate More Profits
Former World #38 Aaron Frankcomb is making the transition from squash to business with The East Coast Squash Academy in Sydney, Australia. With a fully developed system to schedule coaching, clinics, tournaments and activities, The Academy’s model leverages off-peak court times to help... - December 11, 2014 - The East Coast Squash Academy
Buckley King Again Recognized in "Best Law Firms"
Attorney Brent Buckley, Managing Partner of Buckley King, said: "This prestigious recognition endorses our commitment to client-centric solutions focused on effective legal services with the highest standards of care." - December 11, 2014 - Buckley King
Learning Technologies Company EdTrIn is Listed on the Australian National Stock Exchange
The leading global education enterprise, EdTrIn, has been listed on the Australian National Stock Exchange (NSX) under the ticker symbol ETG. Says Graeme Coomber, EdTrIn’s Chairman and CEO: “The initial listing in Australia has already gained significant investment interest and, with... - December 11, 2014 - EDTRIN
MOXIE yoga & fitness Announces January 1st Opening of Second Location in Nob Hill
Adaptive mind-body fitness for the urban life expands to new SF neighborhood for New Year. - December 11, 2014 - MOXIE yoga & fitness
East-West Named College with Second Lowest Student Loan Debt Per Graduate in America
The November 2014 Report of The Project on Student Debt named East-West University the second best university in America for low student debt after graduation. With an average student debt after graduation of $4,100, behind only The City University of New York’s York College, East-West University is the only Illinois college to appear on the list. - December 11, 2014 - East-West University
Announcing the Launch of QuickFitnessForZoomers.com – the Only Online Community Dedicated to Exercise for Baby Boomers, Zoomers and Seniors
QuickFitnessForZoomers.com is an online exercise program designed to delay aging, fight disease and maintain healthy weight. It targets the 4 critical fitness areas proven to make a difference in a person’s overall health: Endurance, Strength, Flexibility & Balance. Quick Fitness For Zoomers is Internet based, allowing access 24/7, any time, anywhere and includes dynamic exercise videos, nutrition tips, Blogs, and an active online community. A Zoomer is Baby Boomer or Senior with "zip!" - December 11, 2014 - Quick Fitness For Zoomers
LINQ 2015 Calls for Papers, Projects and Workshops on Learning Innovations and Quality for Changing and Opening Up Education
LINQ Conference 2015 Announces Motto as “The Need for Change in Education: Openness as Default?” - December 11, 2014 - TELIT Institute at the University of Duisburg-Essen
Center for Tourette Syndrome Congratulates "The Keeper" as Preparations Continue for 2015 Tim Howard NJCTS Leadership Academy
Soccer superstar and NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome present a life-changing weekend for teens. - December 11, 2014 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Family Historian 6 Adds Internet Data Matching and Much More...
Calico Pie today announced the release of version 6 of Family Historian, the popular desktop genealogy software product. - December 10, 2014 - Calico Pie Limited
Kids New Year’s Eve Party in Portland’s Pearl District
Be a part of the biggest New Year's Eve kids party in town, with great activities, Free party favors, and a cider toast at Midnight (New York Time)! - December 10, 2014 - wevillage
EdTech Startup Hits 500,000 Active Students & Pushes the Bounds of Front End Design
Today, Top Hat has launched a completely novel style website that is unprecedented. While it may seem simple, the challenges were fierce in creating a hand-illustrated animated homepage, built on Wordpress nonetheless. After setting out to redesign a homepage that was completely unique from their... - December 10, 2014 - Top Hat
Microtek Employees Fulfill Dozens of Children’s Holiday Dreams by Answering Their Letters to Santa
MicroTek, a global provider of on-demand business training and meeting solutions, is making holiday wishes come true this year to dozens of children in need by participating in the annual U.S. Postal Service Operation Santa Program. A longtime contributor to this program, MicroTek CEO, Don... - December 10, 2014 - MicroTek
Tech4Learning Releases Frames 6 for Faster and More Powerful Animation Creation
Tech4Learning has released Frames 6, an upgrade to their award-winning animation and digital storytelling software. - December 10, 2014 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
ADVANCE for Nurses is Going National in 2015
After 15 years as a family of regional magazines, ADVANCE for Nurses is combining all of its various editions into one unified, national publication that will be distributed to 715,000 qualified nurses across the U.S. - December 10, 2014 - Merion Matters - Parent Company of ADVANCE Healthcare Network