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Judge Orders Maryland Dept. of Human Resources to Cease Extensive Violations of Its Own Residential Child Care Laws
In a ruling that is startling in its implications, a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge has ordered the Maryland Department of Human Resources (DHR) to refrain from the abusive tactics it has pursued in shutting down a 40-year-old business that serves adolescent children in the Maryland/DC metro... - August 30, 2012 - Koba Institute, Inc.
Rock and Roll Academy Aspen, Offers a Music Program That Doesn’t Teach Notes?
The Rock and Roll Academy, now in its third year in Aspen, takes a different approach to music instruction. Students form bands, choose their own music, and work collaboratively, emphasizing the social emotional aspects of learning. - August 30, 2012 - Rock and Roll Academy Aspen
Registration for January Classes at Wexford University Online Begins Sept. 15
Wexford University will begin taking registration for classes starting in January on Sept. 15. The university offers a variety of online health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels. - August 30, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Pilates 4 Women Only Announces the Opening of Their New Fitness Studio in North Park
Pilates 4 Women Only, a Pilates, fitness and personal training studio for women in San Diego, CA announces the opening of their new fitness studio in North Park. The studio offers San Diego women a positive yet bold, non-traditional fitness experience. - August 30, 2012 - Pilates 4 Women Only
Upside Learning to Present a Session on Mobile Learning at LearnX 2012
Upside Learning will be presenting a learning session titled "Key Decisions to Make in Mobile Learning Implementation" on 30th August at LearnX Asia Pacific 2012. Targeted at organizations planning to incorporate mobile learning in their training mix, the session will be presented by Amit Garg at 11 AM AEST. - August 30, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
William Peace University Names Lori Holcomb McClaren, Ph.D., as Director of Online Programs
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate University Adds New Director for the School of Professional Studies. - August 30, 2012 - William Peace University
The Chef’s Academy Hosts Second Annual Triangle Chef Showdown to Fight Against Hunger
Local Culinary Institution Announces Fundraiser for Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina - August 30, 2012 - The Chef's Academy
AMACOM Set to Release the First of Five Books from Top Leadership/HR Guru, John Mattone
AMACOM is set to release the first of five breakthrough books authored by John Mattone, one of the world’s rapidly emerging leadership thinkers and talent gurus. Mattone was named by Thinkers50.com as one of the fastest rising stars in the field of leadership development. The Thinkers50, a... - August 30, 2012 - JohnMattonePartners, Inc.
MU Signs Agreement with Bogor Agricultural University
The University of Missouri has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bogor Agricultural University in Indonesia. The goal of the partnership is to cooperate and collaborate on projects, programs, and activities with a scientific and agricultural focus - August 30, 2012 - University of Missouri
CS Odessa New Solution for ConceptDraw MINDMAP Adds Compatibility with Microsoft Word
ConceptDraw MINDMAP gains advanced ability to interface with Microsoft Word via the new Word Exchange Solution, now available in the ConceptDraw Solution Park. - August 30, 2012 - Computer System Odessa
University of Missouri’s Confucius Institute Brings a World of Good
Recently, the Confucius Institute (CI) at the University of Missouri (MU) marked its one year anniversary. This past year proved just how strong the CI’s bond with MU and the Columbia, Missouri community has become. Like many Confucius Institute’s around the country, the CI at MU will... - August 30, 2012 - University of Missouri
Real Women Evolve: a New Voice for Women's Empowerment
Where Real Women Evolve- a place where women can be empowered by being able to Confess, Heal and Evolve. - August 30, 2012 - Real Women Evolve
Arbitration and NGOs Are Effective Methods for Handling Cross-Border Disputes, University of Missouri Researchers Find
Recent research by MU faculty highlights the value of arbitration and non-governmental organizations as a means for solving challenging cross-border disputes. - August 29, 2012 - University of Missouri
Online Tutoring Website Gives Amazon Associates Opportunity to Make Money Online
The online tutoring website Tutorgiant.com is giving Amazon.com affiliates the opportunity to increase revenue and commission in book sales. - August 29, 2012 - Tutorgiant.com
Chrome InfoTech Begins New Phase of Global Diversification Through Gaming Applications
Through entry in gaming applications, Chrome InfoTech is all set for diversification of its business around the globe. - August 29, 2012 - Chrome InfoTech
Women’s Business Development Center Presents "Marketing to the Government" Workshop for Women Business Owners October 3 in St. Louis
Workshop is designed to educate small business owners on how to effectively sell their service or product to governmental agencies. - August 29, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
Career Step Ranked Among the Fastest Growing Education Companies by Inc. Magazine for Sixth Consecutive Year
Career Step has ranked among the fastest growing education companies in the nation, as published by Inc. Magazine, for the sixth consecutive year. - August 29, 2012 - Career Step
Bridgeway Academy Unveils New Learning Styles Assessment Tool for Students
The goal of Bridgeway’s Learning Style Assessment Tool is to provide parents and teachers with a better understanding of just how a student processes new information and applies it in academics or in real-life. - August 29, 2012 - Bridgeway Homeschool Academy
Adelphi University to Host Its Seventh Outdoor Sculpture Biennial
The Adelphi University Exhibitions Program presents its seventh Outdoor Sculpture Biennial, featuring the works of 10 skilled sculptors. The biennial will be on view from September 1, 2012 to May 31, 2014. - August 29, 2012 - Adelphi University
Upside Learning Announces "Switch & Save Offer" on UpsideLMS
Upside Learning announced today the launch of its "Switch & Save offer" on its best value Learning Management System – UpsideLMS. Targeted at organizations looking to switch over to a new LMS, the three month offer will provide a fee waiver of 50% on data migration cost to organizations switching to UpsideLMS from their existing LMS. - August 29, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Koenig Solutions to Conduct a Webinar on Adobe CS6
Koenig Solutions, a well-known IT training company, will conduct a web session on Adobe CS6. Scheduled for September 7, 2012, the event offers free participation to interested IT professionals. It is a 90-minutes session that will start at 10 AM GMT. - August 29, 2012 - Koenig Solutions Pvt. ltd
Discover the Secrets of T’ai Chi Chih®, Demonstration at 10AM, Sept. 4th, in Toms River
Free T'ai Chi Class/Demo in Toms River. This is a gentle, moving meditation that is great for seniors and beginners with many health benefits. - August 28, 2012 - Next Step Strategies, LLC
Michael H. Collins to Release, The American Panorama: A Comprehensive Guide to the Culture of the United States, Published by Outskirts Press
At the Beijing International Book Fair, historian and Instructor Michael Collins is about to release The American Panorama: A Comprehensive Guide to the Culture of the United States, published by Outskirts Press. Based on his own groundbreaking American Studies course delivered in China, Collins’s book offers an up to date in-depth guide to help anyone visiting or studying the United States or applying for citizenship. Foreword by international marketing guru Jim R. Graham. - August 28, 2012 - Michael H. Collins
Brand-New Online Training Video with Former CEO of Aveda Focuses on “How to Live an Extraordinary Life”
The secrets to living an extraordinary life are shared in a brand-new online video. The video training is an interview of Marilyn Tam, former CEO of Aveda, with fitness guru John Spencer Ellis. - August 27, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
South Plainfield Teenager Tommy Licato Reads "Emily’s Tic" and Talks About Tourette Syndrome to Kids at Local Library
Evening reading came on the heels of a New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Patient-Centered Medical Education training at Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown - August 27, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center Announces September 2012 CLE Addressing Ethics, Litigation, E-Discovery, Employment, Healthcare/HIPAA, Intellectual Property & Technology Law
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following CLE web casts for September 2012 to address new Court decisions; new ABA Model Rules proposals; new NLRB developments in employment law and social media; new technology developments in litigation, e-discovery, healthcare/HIPAA; and... - August 27, 2012 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
SEDS Mourns Astronaut Neil Armstrong
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, USA (SEDS) mourns the passing of Dr. Neil Armstrong, the first human to set foot on the moon. Armstrong passed away following complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures according to a statement from his family, and was 82 years... - August 27, 2012 - Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, USA
Teachers Get Free Exam Vouchers in September at Community Business College
Community Business College is offering free Microsoft and industry-based certification vouchers to all teachers and free proctored exams to teachers local to the California Central Valley area. - August 27, 2012 - Community Business College
Techna Center, LLC Launches Online Calculator to Estimate Savings for Current Website Owners
To help small business owners learn about the potential savings on web services, Techna Center, LLC launches a free online calculator on its website. The calculator is simple to use and shows how much small business owners can save over two years by switching to Techna Center, LLC web services. - August 26, 2012 - Techna Center, LLC
MEGT Oversees Changes to the Australian Apprenticeships Incentives Program
Recent reforms to the Australian Apprenticeships system in Australia have been introduced in order to provide more consistency across states, address specific industry skills needs and encourage increased completion rates of apprentices and trainees. The biggest changes have been to address apprentice completion rates and engage older people in the workforce through an Australian Apprenticeship. - August 26, 2012 - MEGT (Australia) Ltd
Goryeb Medical Students Get Another Dose of Tourette Syndrome Patient-Centered Medical Education Program
On behalf of the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders, teenagers Drew Friedrich and Tommy Licato informed pediatric residents at children’s hospital about how TS has affected their lives at school, at home and in the community. - August 26, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Who Are You Hiring as a Caregiver? PsychTests.com Reveals Why Personality is Crucial
PsychTests.com's latest research uncovers the personality traits that are important to look for when hiring a caregiver. - August 26, 2012 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Leading Open Learning Projects Create a Massive Online Course That Combines Best-of-Breed Open Offerings
MIT OpenCourseWare, OpenStudy, Codecademy, and Peer 2 Peer University join to offer "mechanical" MOOC. - August 26, 2012 - MIT OpenCourseWare
First Ever World CP Day September 4th
United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern Connecticut celebrates the first ever World Cerebral Palsy Day on September 4 with a fitness challenge and an opportunity to submit ideas to improve the lives of people with CP. Scott Jones is a client who has been involved with UCPECT since 1994. He never imagined he might climb a mountain but he will be soon as a participant in the fitness challenge. - August 26, 2012 - United Cerebral Palsy of Eastern Connecticut
Netball America Hosts the Cambridge University Netball Team
Netball America in conjunction with its members, the Pennsylvania Netball Association will host the Cambridge University Netball Team visiting from the United Kingdom. Location: Lawncrest Recreation Center, 6000 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19111 Date: Sunday August 26th Time: 12pm to... - August 26, 2012 - Netball America Inc.
A National Level Showcase for Kids’ Creative Abilities
Finally, talents other than singing and dancing get a national level platform. Showcasing your kid’s special talents to the entire world is now a click away. - August 26, 2012 - CraftedKids.com
Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) Partners with FL-CAN to Extend List of Lab Network and IP Opportunities
Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) has joined many other Universities in adding their Intellectual Property (IP) and Lab Facilities to the resource catalogs created by the Florida Cleantech Acceleration Network (FL-CAN). The FL-CAN program also offers services that include market assessment,... - August 26, 2012 - Florida Cleantech Acceleration Network (FL-CAN)
Keyhole Software Recognized as Top Area Management Consultant Firm
Keyhole Software Recognized as Top Kansas City Area Management Consultant Firm by the Kansas City Business Journal - August 26, 2012 - Keyhole Software
Upside Learning Announces a Special Offer on UpsideLMS for LearnX 2012 Attendees
Upside Learning today announced a special offer on its best value Learning Management System, UpsideLMS, for the attendees of LearnX Asia Pacific 2012. The company, a silver sponsor of the event, will be participating in the expo to be held in Melbourne, Australia on 29th and 30th August. - August 25, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Qatar Public Works Authority and IQPC Launch the ITS and Road Safety Forum Qatar
Effectively integrating Intelligent Transport Systems and safety measures to enable smarter use of transport networks. - August 25, 2012 - IQPC Middle East
$1700 Donated to Special Olympics Southern California by Occupational Therapy Assistant Students at Stanbridge College
Stanbridge College students in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program raised over $1700 in funds to support Special Olympics Southern California and promote occupational therapy awareness. - August 25, 2012 - Stanbridge University
Premiere of Celebrity Entrepreneur TV Show
The Focus of the show is on people creating Success across all fields of Business and life. They will share their Experiences, Tips and Ideas. - August 25, 2012 - Center for Peak Performance
The E TEAM Strives to Make an Impact on Education
Announcing the launch of the E TEAM Educational Consulting Group, LLC, made up of experts who focus on cost control and graduation retention for K-12 and post secondary educational institutions. - August 25, 2012 - The E TEAM Educational Consulting Group
New eBook Published for Private Practice Owners Reveals the 11 Definitive Reasons for Lost Income
New eBook promises to provide the 11 ways private practices are losing money and the solutions for each one of them. - August 25, 2012 - Survival Strategies Inc.
Greener Pastures Come to Life in Flatbush
Momentum Education’s Leadership Team 78 partners with Flatbush Farm and Garden Group to build a garden, create a legacy, and inspire a community. - August 24, 2012 - Momentum Education: Greener Pastures
Fuentek, LLC Announces Expansion to Washington, D.C.
Technology Transfer Firm’s Presence in Nation’s Capital Led by Dartmouth MBA Danielle McCulloch. - August 24, 2012 - Fuentek, LLC
Scientia Leads Project to Define Key Indicators of Timetable Quality
Scientia, a global leader in the provision of smart resource management solutions, announced today that it has embarked on a project in consultation with its user group in Asia Pacific and Liverpool University to define a number of standard measures of timetable quality. - August 24, 2012 - Scientia
CS Odessa Adds New ConceptDraw Solution for ConceptDraw PRO v9 Includes Amazon Cloud Libraries and Templates
Newest plugin for ConceptDraw PRO makes documenting complex cloud computing implementations easier than ever before. - August 24, 2012 - Computer System Odessa
Conscires Offers Affordable Scrum Training in the Donation-Only Model in Raleigh, NC on Sep 28, 2012
Conscires Agile Practices, the South California based Scrum coaching and training organization, is offering a Scrum training in Raleigh, NC on Sep 28, facilitated by Dr.Sanjeev Raman. The training offers 8 PMI PDUs, and is a Pay-it-Forward / Donation-only full-day training where the participants can pay what they can afford. - August 24, 2012 - Conscires Agile Practices LLC
Upside Learning’s Independent Webinar Series Makes an Impressive Start
Upside Learning announced the successful launch of its first independent webinar series. The series commenced with the webinar - "No Escaping Mobile Learning" –held on 8th August at 11 AM EDT. - August 24, 2012 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.