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Visions In Education Announces Their 2013 Student Writing Contest Winners
Visions In Education Charter School (Visions) is pleased to announce the winners of their 2013 student writing contest. The winning students were honored at Visions' professional development meeting on May 20, 2013, in Carmichael, California. - May 23, 2013 - Visions In Education K-12 Charter School
Lessons from the Fukushima Nuclear Plant Crisis
Dr. Julie Pullen of Stevens Institute of Technology is an expert in modeling chemical, biological, and radiological dispersion in coastal cities. The Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society has published her analysis of the response to the Fukushima Nuclear Plant Crisis. - May 23, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Richard Bland College to Host 2013 Teacher Institutes at Pamplin Historical Park
Highly-acclaimed, week-long courses will help teachers improve Virginia students’ Standards of Learning (SOL) scores. - May 23, 2013 - Richard Bland College
Career Step Launches New Brand to Better Meet Needs of Students, Partners, and Clients
Career Step has released its new logo and brand message, developed through months of careful analysis and target audience research, with a number of variations to serve each of Career Step’s distinct sales channels. - May 23, 2013 - Career Step
Stephen L. Green ‘59 Student Paper Competition Winners Announced at Hartwick College
On May 9, 2013, The Stephen L. Green American Governance Award Presentation was held in the Eaton Lounge of Bresee Hall on the Hartwick College campus. For the second time in three years, all Hartwick College students were invited to participate in "The Stephen L. Green American Governance... - May 23, 2013 - Hartwick College
Dallas Veteran Non-Profit Sends Disaster Relief Team to Oklahoma Tornado Victims
In response to the disaster in Oklahoma, Honor Courage Commitment, Inc. will be sending a team to Moore and OKC this afternoon to aid in the search-and-rescue, and cleanup efforts of the affected areas. HCC is a local non-profit that recruits, educates, mentors, and guides transitioning military... - May 23, 2013 - Honor Courage Commitment, Inc.
New Mandarin Chinese Learning Series Release in September for Children
Introduction of Everyday Dialogs and Connection to My First Words Series. Bilingual Me Publishing House is a fledgling company with a unique idea and a growing audience. This publisher’s innovative talking-pen book design allows users to listen to bilingual audio of its books by touching an electronic pen to the pages. With a North American audience in mind, these Chinese-language learning materials have been produced for school-aged learners whose parents speak no Mandarin. - May 22, 2013 - Bilingual Me Publishing House, Inc.
Raleigh's Top Horse Farms Says "It's Never Too Late!"
Whispering Hope Stables is excited to announce the start of their "Never Too Late" Training Program for women having the desire to get-up in the saddle. "As a mom of two young children, I found that there are things in our lives that we once did, but have stopped because of the high... - May 22, 2013 - Whispering Hope Stables
Come See SEDS at the 2013 Space Tech Expo
The Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) will be an exhibitor at this year’s Space Tech Expo at booth #8044. Visitors will be able to see the latest and greatest of what SEDS and its chapters have been up to, including its annual High Power Rocketry Competition. - May 22, 2013 - Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, USA
Startup Scoring Goals with Boosted Investment in Clubs Sports
Changing the way amateur sports teams raise money. - May 22, 2013 - Teamisto
81% of Organisations Chose PEOPLECERT for Its Quality of Service, Systems & Processes
Service quality & simple processes are the top 2 reasons training and examination organisations chose PEOPLECERT over the competition, according to the 2012 Global Partners Survey conducted by PEOPLECERT. The survey, conducted by the global certification body amongst its global network of... - May 22, 2013 - PEOPLECERT Group
LifeCenter Plus Introduces Pilates at the Barre Class
Health and Fitness Club Adds Class that Incorporates Pilates, Ballet, and Yoga with Focus on Stretches and Movements to Prevent Exercise Routine. - May 22, 2013 - LifeCenterPlus
Leader of US Aviation Mechanic Schools Carolina Aeronautical Introduces Distance Learning GROL & Radar Endorsement Exam Preparation Course
As one of the most popular US schools for aviation mechanic courses, Carolina Aeronautical continues to add to their exceptional selection of course options. One of the latest additions to their school syllabus is the Distance Learning GROL & Radar Endorsement Exam Preparation Course. This... - May 22, 2013 - Carolina Aeronautical
T.H.E. Journal Announces New Advisory Board Members for 2013-2015
1105 Media Education Group and T.H.E. Journal, the nation’s leading magazine covering technology in K-12 education, today announces a new advisory board that will help guide the magazine in its new life as a multimedia publication. "We are about to complete our first year as an... - May 22, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
Dental CE Online Courses Offered by Biologix Solutions for Dentists, Dental Hygienists & Other Dental Professionals
Biologix Solutions LLC, an AGD PACE Approved Dental CE provider offers 100% Online Dental Continuing Education Courses for Dentists, Hygienists & Other Dental Professionals. - May 22, 2013 - Biologix Solutions LLC
Appleton Learning of Georgia Awards Over $400,000 in Test Prep Scholarships
Students in East Cobb, Roswell, Milton, and surrounding communities have the opportunity to improve their ACT® or SAT® score with Appleton Learning. Appleton Learning of Georgia, with locations in Roswell and East Cobb, is offering over $400,000 in full and partial test prep scholarships... - May 22, 2013 - Appleton Learning
UNiCOMM Conference Addresses Creating Authentic Personal Brands
UNiCOMM 2013: Discovering and Branding the Authentic Me is a conference covering personal branding, social media, entrepreneurship and career development. - May 22, 2013 - DPN Group, LLC
Monthly Women’s Self-Defense Workshops a Huge Draw
The Fourth Lightning Kicks Monthly Women’s Self-defense Workshop at Capacity. - May 21, 2013 - Lightning Kicks Martial Arts
European Breakthrough Technology Now Available @ Rejuvee™
Rejuvee™, the brainchild of Dr. Bojana Matovski, develops and markets professional medical aesthetic and cosmetic devices, powered by the 3rd generation Radio Frequency (RF) technology. Perfected by Pluton Electronic, this technology powers a full line of clinically proven, non-invasive and non-surgical treatment platforms for wrinkles, cellulite, circumference reduction and skin tightening. - May 21, 2013 - Rejuvee
$1,000 Cash Prize in DesktopPaints Animation Contest 2013
DesktopPaints, the maker of leading software for desktop and video animations, invites all artists to a worldwide competition. The goal for the participants is to create the most innovative and interesting animated video, made with DesktopPaints' DP Animation Maker. The first prize winner will get... - May 20, 2013 - DesktopPaints
Author and New York Times Columnist David Brooks to Keynote National Forum on Character Education
David Brooks, New York Times Op-Ed columnist and author, will be a keynote speaker at the National Forum on Character Education, Oct. 24-27 in Washington, DC. - May 20, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Trekking on the Road to Redemption
Franchon Crews Wades Through Troubled Waters for Gold. - May 20, 2013 - The Heavy Hitting Diva
Revised OpenCart User Manual Paperback Published Today
The ShowMe Guides(tm) OpenCart 2 User Manual paperback is now updated and available to the public worldwide on Amazon.com - May 20, 2013 - Pithy Productions, Inc. dba ShowMeGuides
Meet Mayor Hazel McCallion at SimplySmart's Summer Fair 2013
Come for a fun filled afternoon at SimplySmart & participate as well. Release 90 white doves in the presence of Mayor Hazel McCallion to honor her years of service to Mississauga - June 22, 2013. - May 20, 2013 - SimplySmart child care centre Inc.
Samurai Karate Studio Promotes Two Students to the Rank of Black Belt
Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and Chief Instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, located in Richland Northeast Columbia, recently promoted two of his students to the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt. A special candle light ceremony was held honoring these two students. - May 19, 2013 - Samurai Karate Studio
University of Houston Opens Anxiety and Health Research Lab Substance Use Treatment Clinic
Clinical Research Lab Provides Free Evaluation and Treatment for Anxiety and Substance Use - May 19, 2013 - University of Houston
DormCo Survey Reveals Worst High School Graduation Gifts — And Best Alternatives
DormCo.com conducted a survey of recent high school grads to find the worst high school graduation gifts while providing much better-liked alternatives. - May 19, 2013 - DormCo
Gradsave Winner of South FL Business Journal Business of the Year, H. Wayne Huizenga StartUp Award
Miami-based startup, GradSave.com is helping families save for college by using the crowd-funding model and providing families an easy way to gift towards a child's 529 savings plan. GradSave was recently awarded the H.Wayne Huizenga Startup Award by South Florida Business Journal. - May 19, 2013 - GradSave
Business Furnishings, Inc. Donates Furniture to Texas’ First Veteran Business Incubator
Business Furnishings, Inc. has partnered with Honor Courage Commitment, Inc. to provide support to veterans in the Dallas community. Business Furnishings, Inc. is donating office furniture, cubicles, desks, and chairs to Honor Courage Commitment, Inc. to fully furnish their veteran business... - May 19, 2013 - Honor Courage Commitment, Inc.
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Announces Contributions to Help Support Its 9th Annual Family Retreat Weekend
NJCTS recognizes the support of the Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation, the HAPI Foundation, Costco, Wegman's and ShopRite for the June 7-9 event at YMCA Camp Bernie. - May 19, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Detroit High School Students Plan Community Health and Wellness Fair for 300 Residents
SER Metro-Detroit, Jobs for Progress, Inc., in partnership with the Wayne County Health on Wheels Mobile Health Unit and 10 local healthcare providers, will be providing complimentary healthcare screenings for residents of Southwest Detroit on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. - May 19, 2013 - SER Metro-Detroit Jobs For Progress
Tech4Learning Releases Pixie App for Android Tablets
Tech4Learning’s Pixie is now available for Android tablets through the Google Play store. Pixie is a creative app elementary-age children can use to combine text, original artwork, voice narration and images to communicate knowledge and ideas. - May 19, 2013 - Tech4Learning, Inc.
William Peace University Launches Criminal Justice Major
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Expands Educational Offerings with the Addition of the William Peace University Criminal Justice Program. - May 18, 2013 - William Peace University
Young Peoples Workshops Offers Unique Spin on Summer Camp
Youth organization in Austin, Texas lends unique summer camp experience, with customizable camp options and a full immersion Spanish Day Camp. - May 18, 2013 - Young Peoples Workshops
Ron Greene's Music Dial Charts Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary with Insights and Tips on How You can Play Your Musical Instrument by Ear, Even Better
Ron Greene... developer of the Music Dial Charts celebrates their 20th Anniversary in the musician improvement biz, with a Free PDF download about Musician's Note and Chord Guide, along with a quick discussion about how "Playing by Ear" can help your instrument playing skills. - May 18, 2013 - Music Dial Charts
Upside Learning’s Corporate Newsletter Gets a New Makeover on Its 2nd Anniversary
Upside Learning Buzz, a monthly newsletter by Upside Learning, completed two successful years of sharing knowledge and the latest learning industry insights in May this year. On this occasion the company has unveiled a new, fresh design of the newsletter, which now boasts of a subscriber base of 5000 individuals worldwide. - May 18, 2013 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
ThinkB!G Launches Workforce Development Training “SmartPass” Savings Plan
Columbia, Maryland-Based Firm Now Offers More Flexible, Less Expensive Way to Get Adobe, Web & Mobile Development and E-Learning Skills Training from Anywhere. - May 18, 2013 - ThinkBIG
Acuity Institute Releases a New Online Training Course, Lean Six Sigma White Belt
Acuity Institute announces the release of a new online training course, Lean Six Sigma White Belt. This course is designed to teach Lean Six Sigma fundamentals and its application. - May 18, 2013 - Acuity Institute
Fishkill Karate - Just For Kicks Martial Arts Helps Raise $2,000 for Super Ty Foundation
Fishkill Karate - Just For Kicks Martial Arts Center Joined Jumpin Jakes to Run an Awesome Star Wars Event That Was a Fundraiser for the Super Ty Foundation. http://www.JustForKicks.Biz - May 18, 2013 - Just For Kicks Martial Arts - Fishkill Karate
JobScout Offers New Grads Step by Step Approach to Understanding Online Employment Opportunities
Educated and Ready-to-Work Graduates Realizing the Economy is Not Offering Many Employment Opportunities Find Help in an Online Platform Designed to Teach Online Job Searching Techniques - May 18, 2013 - JobScout
Manassas-Dale City Community Job Fair June 7th
Joyce Carelock Ministries and the JCM H.E.L.P. Center are hosting a Summer Community Job Fair, Friday, June 7, 2013 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Hylton Boys and Girls Club, Wood Gym, 5070 Dale Blvd. Dale City. The purpose is to help connect prospective employees with up to 50 employers located in the Manassas and Dale City areas. - May 18, 2013 - Joyce Carelock Ministries
Gifted Foundation Helps Atlanta Students Acquire $2.2 Million in College Scholarships
Students enrolled in the Gifted Education Foundation’s College Access Program received $2.2 million in scholarships and subsidized funding. - May 18, 2013 - The Gifted Education Foundation
Teeth Defense – Orbaby’s Upcoming App Fuses Math Learning, Tower Defense and Dental Health
More meaningful than zombies and birds - May 17, 2013 - Orbaby
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County Responds to “Immoral” Proposed Senate SNAP Cuts
Applauds Sen. Gillibrand’s Efforts; Makes SNAP Nutrition Experts Available for Comment. - May 17, 2013 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Career Step to Exhibit at 2013 Amerinet Member Conference May 19-22
Career Step will be exhibiting at the 2013 Amerinet Member Conference, providing information on The ICD-10 Solution in booth 819. - May 17, 2013 - Career Step
The Southwestern and Tornado Alley Regions of Delta Sigma Pi Invites Motivational And Brand Enhancing Speaker, Los Ellis for the 6th Annual S.T.A.R. Leadership Retreat
"Successful leaders are continually nurtured and challenged"; and that is the message brand enhancing coach, Los Ellis will share with audience members at the 6th Annual S.T.A.R. Leadership Retreat at Broken Bow's Secluded Acres this Saturday. - May 17, 2013 - TraLos
Belkin Releases Secure KM Switch for Seamless Switching Between Multiple Monitors and Networks Using Single Keyboard and Mouse
Advanced Secure KM Switch and New Advanced Secure DVI-I KVM Switch Provide Superior Security and Data Protection for Government Agencies and Financial Markets - May 17, 2013 - Belkin
A Digital Writing Tool That Works
An increasing number of users report that using the essay writing app sCoolWork has improved their grades and writing skills. Software house Skills & Knowledge to move towards scientific research. - May 17, 2013 - Skills and Knowledge
SafetySkills® Updates Their OSHA's Annually Required Respiratory Protection Online Safety Training Course
SafetySkills® online safety training course covers the general requirements for respiratory protection outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132 and some of the training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.134. - May 17, 2013 - SafetySkills
Training Choice Opens Its New European Headquarters in London, United Kingdom
Training Choice - the largest worldwide network of training facilities announces the official opening of its London headquarters to provide all equipped training rooms and conference styled facilities to European clients. - May 17, 2013 - Training Choice