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Los Angeles Laker's "Crowdzilla-Cam" Captures Massive Gigapixel Photo of Staples Center Audience
Laker Fans will be given a unique opportunity to spot themselves in the crowd and share the experience on Facebook thanks to the team's Gigapixel Crowdzilla-Cam. The application, which made its debut this week at lakers.com/arenaphoto is a photo-sharing application built into a gigapixel image of the Staples Center Arena. The app allows for every fan to use their Facebook account to tag their face in the crowd, then crop out and share a personalized photo of themselves at the game on Facebook. - January 26, 2013 - Crowdzilla
Upside Learning to Help Organisations Design eLearning for iPads Through a Session at Learning Technologies 2013
In line with its key themes for the year - eLearning on iPads (tablets) and mEnablement - Upside Learning will be presenting a learning session titled "Designing eLearning for iPads" at Learning Technologies 2013. Scheduled on the 29th at 12:30 PM, the session will be presented by Amit Garg and Alan Samuel. - January 26, 2013 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology Names Dr. Tom Johnstone Superintendent of the Year
Dr. Johnstone is a GSEP alumnus with over 30 years of experience in education. - January 26, 2013 - Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Introducing the New Revolutionary Structural Engineering Teaching System from Armfield
Armfield Ltd is giving the next generation of Structural Engineers a firm foundation in Understanding. Structural Behaviour with a brand new innovative teaching device – The ST10 and ST11. - January 26, 2013 - Armfield Ltd
William Peace University Names Julie B. Fleming as School of Professional Studies Academic Advisor
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Hires Fleming to Provide Students Academic Advisement and Assistance. - January 26, 2013 - William Peace University
Award Winning Beauty Theorist and Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Philip Young Announces the Development of the YoungVitalizer, a New Incision-Less Face Lift Alternative
The YoungVitalizer involves a minimally invasive process that shapes a person's face to achieve a younger and natural look. The procedure is based on Dr. Young's Award Winning Theory on Facial Beauty called the “Circles of Prominence.” - January 25, 2013 - Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery
Eden Autism Services Florida Names Hector Mellen Advocate of the Month
Award recognizes people and organizations who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. Eden Autism Services Florida has recognized Hector Mellen as recipient of the Autism Advocate of the Month award. The award recognizes people... - January 25, 2013 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Amy Bramuchi Fitness: Massage, Fitness, Yoga, Health and Wellness
Amy Bramuchi Fitness Massage, Fitness, Yoga, Health and Wellness opens in Atlanta/Alpharetta Area. - January 25, 2013 - Amy Bramuchi Fitness
New MITx Course by Walter Lewin Has Potential to be the Largest MOOC Ever
MIT Physics Professor Walter Lewin announces massive open online course through edX. - January 25, 2013 - MIT OpenCourseWare
JobScout Launches iOS App, Powerful Data System, Announces Forthcoming Spanish Language Platform
JobScout, the web and mobile application designed to get users back to work by providing essential job seeking tools, announces the release of an iOS application. Aiming to combat unemployment through digital literacy, JobScout will demo and celebrate the product launch at an event hosted by the San Francisco Public Library. Through the mobile app, JobScout hopes to bring the power of their platform into the hands of those who may not have easy access to a computer. - January 25, 2013 - JobScout
The Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology Holds Third Annual COASTAL 5K/10K Walk/Run and Kiddie K on January 26, 2013
Sponsored by California Bank & Trust, the Family-Friendly Event Supports Children in Los Angeles - January 25, 2013 - Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Miami-Dade County Public School Teachers to Learn a Globally Popular Sport Netball
Netball America announced today it will lead the Miami-Dade County Public School Teachers Professional Development Day on Friday February 1 from 9am to 3pm at Miami Sunset Senior High School, 13125 SW 72nd St, Miami, Florida. 350 middle and high school teachers from Miami-Dade have been invited to... - January 25, 2013 - Netball America Inc.
SkillsUSA Competition Held at Rosedale Technical Institute
This is a press release dedicated to SkillsUSA and their recent competition held at Rosedale Technical Institute. - January 24, 2013 - Rosedale Technical Institute
Career Step Sponsors the Interactive HIM Career Map Developed by AHIMA
Career Step sponsorship of the AHIMA Foundation plays vital role in the development of the new HIM Career Map. - January 24, 2013 - Career Step
T.H.E. Journal Introduces New Magazine App
1105 Media Education Group previews its new T.H.E. Journal magazine app at their flagship K-12 event, FETC 2013, January 28-31 in Orlando, FL, allowing all conferences attendees to test drive a new interactive magazine-reading experience. The app delivers all the latest K-12 technology news, multimedia features, and interactive content of the digital magazine and is designed and formatted specifically for the Apple iPad®. - January 24, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
Career Step Launches New Online Training for the Microsoft Office 2010 Suite of Applications
Career Step has launched its newest training programs: a suite of courses designed to teach students how to use the 2010 edition of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access programs. - January 24, 2013 - Career Step
Learning Environments 2013 Opens Next Week
Administrators, educators, architects, designers and engineers concerned about building and construction for K-12 and higher education will meet face-to-face next week during the all-new 2013 Learning Environments conference and expo event, devoted entirely to building educational facilities. - January 24, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
National Ed-Tech Conference Opens Next Week
Thousands of educators across the country will have an opportunity to explore emergent technologies, cutting-edge programs and a highly innovative ed-tech marketplace when FETC 2013, one of the largest conferences in the nation devoted entirely to education technology, opens next week. - January 24, 2013 - 1105 Media, Inc.
Small Group Content Rich Learning Experience Solution Announced from CS Odessa, ConceptDraw eLearning for Skype
CS Odessa announces new eLearning solution that uses ConceptDraw MINDMAP to present class materials via Skype conference call. - January 24, 2013 - Computer System Odessa
Stevens Undergraduates Present Research on Reducing Back Pain
Lower back pain is the second most common cause of disability for adults in the United States. Faced with the rising number of individuals suffering from the condition, undergraduate students Emily Noonan and Hanna Sidoti at the Stevens Institute of Technology will be presenting their research on... - January 24, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Space Coast Tactical LLC Announces "Civilian Response to an Active Shooter"
Recent Active Shooter incidents prompt Florida firearms training company Space Coast Tactical LLC to design and implement a course for civilians who want to be prepared. - January 24, 2013 - Space Coast Tactical LLC
#1 Best-Selling Author and Fortune 100 Recruiter Scott Vedder Launches One-on-One Consultation Résumé Review Service in 2013
Author Scott Vedder has launched The Signs of a Great Résumé™ review service. Scott created the service after hearing so many requests for more guidance from job seekers at his events. The service includes a signed copy of his #1 best-selling book Signs of a Great Résumé and a 1-hour consultation with Scott. The author said, “This is not a résumé writing service, but a program to help my clients become experts in writing a résumé that speaks for itself every single time." - January 23, 2013 - Signs of a Great Résumé
24ravens Announces Industry’s First 100% Forever Money Back Guarantee
24ravens announces their newly acquired trademark and Pulse Clean Whey Protein product guarantee. Many companies have empty bottle guarantees, but you have to return them within 30, 60, or 90 days. Dr. Rollan Roberts II, CEO of 24ravens, said, "We wanted to remove all risk a customer could ever encounter by introducing, not only a 100% Money Back Guarantee, but a 100% Forever Money Back Guarantee. There is no statute of limitations on our Pulse return policy." - January 23, 2013 - 24ravens
New Jersey Congressman Albio Sires Reintroduces Tourette Syndrome Legislation
The Collaborative Academic Research Efforts for Tourette Syndome Act of 2013 would foster more research into the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this misunderstood, misdiagnosed and inherited neurological disorder. - January 23, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Hand, Reef and Steer - Sailing Adventures on the Catalan Coast
Photographs are available from dave@HandReefAndSteer.eu or view and download from http://www.HandReefAndSteer.eu/pr/ David Baird is a professional skipper who has been based in Barcelona for the last 4 years. He has just launched a new initiative called Hand, Reef and Steer. The aim of the... - January 23, 2013 - Hand, Reef and Steer
Calling All Ladies... Let’s Learn to Fish and Kayak in Matlacha/Ft. Myers March 9-10, 2013
Women's-only Matlacha/Ft. Myers University includes fishing, rigging, conservation and more! New Venue! - January 23, 2013 - "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"
eDen Education Currently Giving Away a Free eBook to New Members
eDen Education dental website is now giving away their new 2013 eBook to new members who sign up on their website. - January 23, 2013 - eDen Online Dental Education
Updated uCertify Test Prep for PMI’s CAPM 2012 Exam
PMI (Project Management Institute) revised the syllabus of their CAPM exam in 2012. - January 23, 2013 - uCertify.com
iQue Repair Opens the New Year with Three New Locations
iQue Repair, a National leader in the iPhone®, iPad® and iPod® repair industry and one of Utah’s fastest growing businesses, announced the Grand Opening of its new Midvale retail and repair location, a Sales and Training Center and its Corporate office. - January 22, 2013 - iQue Repair, LLC
Premier Cyber Safety and Anti-Bullying Assembly Rocking North America
This award-winning cyber safety program is receiving International acclaim from parents, teachers and students as it continues on its whirlwind Winter 2013 Tour taking them to 2 Countries and over 28 cities - performing over 40 live events in just 40 school days. - January 22, 2013 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
Math Focused Learning Center Arrives in Stamford, CT
Mathnasium’s program is for students in Pre K through Twelfth Grade who may need to boost their math skills or need an extra challenge. In addition to math tutoring, homework help and test prep are available. Mathnasium’s approach is to determine what a student knows and does not know, then tailor a personalized and prescriptive learning program. - January 21, 2013 - Mathnasium of Stamford
Shop Healthy, Live Healthy: Yun FIT Announces Its Latest Grocery Store Tour
It’s a new year, and you’ve probably told yourself you want to eat healthier. Have you wandered around the grocery store, wanting to make the right choices, but feeling unsure of where to begin? If so, you’re not alone. - January 21, 2013 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
Naples Invitational Art Fest Announces 2013 Sponsors
Annual event supports autism programs. Eden Autism Services has announced sponsors for the 16th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest. Arthrex, The New York Times, Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner and Driftwood Garden Center are supporting the juried art show, to be held January 26-27 2013 at... - January 20, 2013 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Upside Learning to Showcase Its mLearning Solutions at ASTD TechKnowledge 2013
Participating in ASTD TechKnowledge 2013 Conference & Exposition for the 3rd consecutive year, Upside Learning will be exhibiting its wide range of innovative Custom Mobile Learning solutions at stand # 315. The company will also present a learning session on Mobile Learning Implementation on 31st January. - January 20, 2013 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
William Peace University Hosts Manning Chamber Music Series Concert on Jan. 21
Four-Year Baccalaureate University Hosts Second Musical Concert of the 2012-2013 Season in Conjunction with North Carolina Symphony - January 20, 2013 - William Peace University
Merge Education Giving Away Evaluation Software
Merge Education is launching its evaluation software by giving it away. Grassroots nonprofit staff members are usually overworked and underpaid. In recent years, It’s gotten even harder to do good. Bill and Mary-Helen Rossi created Merge Education after 20 years of nonprofit work to empower grassroots community programs to thrive so they can do more good. Their new software does just that and they're holding a contest to give one copy away. - January 20, 2013 - Merge Education
Olympic Skier Julie Parisien Announced as Celebrity Pace-Setter for Upcoming Hear ME Now Charity Ski Race
Olympic and World Cup Alpine skier, Julie Parisien will set the pace for the 11th annual Break the Sound Barrier ski race at Shawnee Peak on Sunday, March 3, 2013. Proceeds benefit hear ME now, Maine’s leading auditory oral education center. - January 20, 2013 - hear ME now
Chaney Monge School Students to Present Ethnic Dance Program at School's Ethnic Dance Assembly and Multi-Cultural Fair
6th, 7th and 8th grade students of Chaney Monge School (Crest Hill, IL, near Joliet) prepare to present a series of ethnic folk dances for the school’s Ethnic Dance Assembly (Fri, Feb 22, 2013, 9:00am-10:30am) and for the school’s Multi-Cultural Fair (Sat, Feb 23, 2013, 10:00am-1:00pm). - January 20, 2013 - Ethnic Dance Connection
Spring Hill Middle School Students to Explore America’s Cultural Heritage Through Ethnic Dance Performances
8th grade students of Spring Hill Middle School (Wisconsin, Dells, WI) prepare to present a series of ethnic folk dances for the school’s Ethnic Dance and Achievement Awards Assembly (Fri, Feb 15, 2013, 1:15pm-3:15pm). - January 20, 2013 - Ethnic Dance Connection
Women’s Business Development Center Offers February Programs That Support and Accelerate Women’s Business Ownership
Center provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance. - January 20, 2013 - Women's Business Development Center
Tutor Doctor Minneapolis with Tips to Improve Your Child's Reading
There are many techniques that students can use to improve reading and ease their nerves when reading in front of fellow students. Every student is different, which is why Tutor Doctor Minneapolis use a one-on-one, in-home method in our tutoring model, but these are a few tips and tricks to get students started on boosting their confidence in reading. - January 20, 2013 - Tutor Doctor Minneapolis SW
Winners Revealed in Superwomen Boot Camp’s “Battle of the Holiday Bulge Fitness” Challenge
Folsom fitness expert and owner of Superwomen Boot Camp, Val Fujii today announced the winners of the Battle of the Holiday Bulge Fitness Challenge. Challengers split a pot of $1,140 and were awarded weekend vacations, massages, facials, mani/pedis and more. Prizes were awarded for greatest percentage of weight loss and greatest percentage of body fat loss. - January 20, 2013 - Superwomen Boot Camp
24ravens Announces Release of Pulse Clean Whey Protein
24ravens, a global nutraceutical company committed to naturally supporting the immune system, has now unveiled Pulse, the finest biologically-active, non- denatured, native whey protein designed to maintain the full range of all the fragile immune-modulating and regenerative components naturally present in fresh raw milk. Pulse supports lean, healthy muscle growth, enhances muscle recovery, controls hunger, manages weight, supports joint health, and maintains good energy levels naturally. - January 19, 2013 - 24ravens
HeartShare Opens New Home for Six; Honors Tamara Tunie and Gregory V. Generet
Since the age of 3, William has lived at a developmental center in Queens Village, NY. The campus-style living is the only way of life he has known for 53 years. But on this week, William walked up the front steps of a house sitting at the end of a cul-de-sac. As he opened the front door to the... - January 19, 2013 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
SCSU Police Officer Heads Up Cost Free Active Shooter Program for U.S. Public Schools
Service empowers school administrators to mitigate possible injuries or death to students and staff. Schools can more effectively request emergency assistance from police and assist in providing information about the active shooter in real time. - January 19, 2013 - National Council for Better Schools
New Young Readers Book to Help Kids Develop Courage and Self Confidence
Wings For A Day: Captivating New Children’s Book by Amy L. Reed Inspires Readers to Face Fears with Courage. - January 19, 2013 - Master Amy Reed's Black Belt Academy
CentraState Family Practice Resident Physicians Discover Importance of an Early Tourette Syndrome Diagnosis
Teenagers Michael Cannizzaro and Tess Kowalski detail their experiences in how a diagnoses, or lack thereof, has affected their life at home, in school and in their communities. - January 19, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Learning Light Enhances Its Range of Online Learning Materials
Learning Light, a consultancy with an in-depth knowledge and experience of the e-learning marketplace and how to use e-learning materials to best advantage, has enhanced its e-learning video library with two ranges of video-based learning materials. From el:talking, comes 20 scenario-based videos... - January 19, 2013 - Learning Light
Quinn Heiser Wins Huron Valley Catholic School Geographic Bee
Student moves one step closer to $25,000 College Scholarship - January 19, 2013 - Huron Valley Catholic School
Towards Maturity’s In-focus Report on mLearning, Sponsored by Upside Learning, Released
Towards Maturity’s new In-focus report, titled "Mobile Learning at Work," has been released today. Sponsored and supported by Upside Learning, the report gives comprehensive analysis of the latest trends in mobile learning at workplaces based on data gathered from its extensive benchmarking studies. - January 19, 2013 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.