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Two Community Leaders Join Moorpark College Foundation Board

Allan Mann of Troop Real Estate and Kathleen Percival of Simi Valley Hospital join the governing board for the Moorpark College Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports the college and its students. - November 06, 2010 - Moorpark College Foundation

Simply Business Skills Launches Affiliate Programme for Its Employability Skills Workshops

Simply Business Skills (www.sbskills.com) - the London based employability skills training provider - has launched an affiliate programme in which affiliates earn up to £500 per referral to the company's business skills workshops. Simply Business Skills does not advertise in the usual sense... - November 05, 2010 - Simply Business Skills Limited

ID8 Systems Empowers Employee and Student Idea Sharing at Stevens Institute of Technology

With its 140-year history of entrepreneurship, Stevens Institute of Technology, The Innovation University (TM), is launching ideation campaigns to expedite and implement the ideas of students, faculty, and staff on how to improve the overall experience at the university. Posters around the Stevens... - November 05, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology

TenMarks Launches Free Math Program for Schools

Online, Interactive Practice and Learning Environment is a Perfect Supplement to Classroom Instruction - November 05, 2010 - TenMarks Education, Inc.

Fuentek President to Serve on North Carolina Governor’s Conference for Women Panel

Laura A. Schoppe to Discuss How She Built a Multimillion Dollar Business - November 05, 2010 - Fuentek, LLC

Parents Step Ahead to Honor Six Parents at 5th Annual “Parent of the Year” Gala

Award-winning columnist to be keynote speaker at Dec. 3 event hosted by non-profit parent-education program. - November 05, 2010 - Parents Step Ahead

agile42 Expands Its International Consultancy Business to Canada and United States

agile42 now also in United Stated and Canada - November 05, 2010 - agile42

Rio School District Celebrates Nyeland Acres Center, 4th Annual Golden Heart Award

Rio School District will celebrate the grand opening of the Office of Student and Family Services Nyeland Center and present the 4th Annual Golden Heart Award honoring a dedicated Rio community leader from 4 – 6 p.m., Nov. 18. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. The event will be... - November 05, 2010 - Rio School District

DoJiggy Announces a Free Webinar – "How to Get Sponsors to Support Your Fundraiser"

Online fundraising software provider, DoJiggy, will host a free webinar “How to Get Sponsors to Support Your Fundraiser” on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 11 am (PST). The webinar will discuss basic guidelines and helpful tips for organizations wishing to obtain corporate sponsorships for fundraising events. - November 05, 2010 - DoJiggy

Information Assurance Training Provider Meets Urgent Demand for DOD 8570 Compliance and Certification

With the DoD 8570 deadline set for December 31st, DoD and military information assurance personnel are needing to find top providers of COMPTIA and IA training to avoid needing to certify every 3 years. - November 05, 2010 - Knowledge Center Inc

Enrollment Numbers Increase for Career Colleges in Louisiana

Delta College, a family-owned, proprietary higher education institution that has been serving the Baton Rouge community for more than 30 years, anticipates the growth in demand for career training programs of study in the state of Louisiana. With budget cuts looming on the horizon for the state,... - November 05, 2010 - Delta College of Arts and Technology

Youth on Bullying: Major Study Examines What Students Say Works Effectively and What Does Not

For the first time, a major research effort explores bullying prevention efforts through the experience of students themselves. This study, believed to be the first of its kind, asks youth directly about their experiences with bullying and, more importantly, what they believe effectively prevents it. The researchers will present their findings at the 7th Annual Conference of the International Bullying Prevention Association in Seattle November 15-17. - November 04, 2010 - International Bullying Prevention Association

Sure CavityTM and 10mm Sure CavityTM Are Now ICC-ES Evaluated

Sure CavityTM and 10mm Sure CavityTM, manufactured by Masonry Technology Inc. (MTI), received an evaluation report (ESR#2044) from ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), providing evidence that their Sure CavityTM and 10mm Sure CavityTM products meet code requirements. Building officials, architects,... - November 04, 2010 - Masonry Technology, Inc.

The Superhero Employee - Which Traits Make Up This Work Wonder?

Psychtests.com reveals the results of their work style assessment, and unmasks the type of traits that characterize top performers. - November 04, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.

Balance Integration Group Releases Its Latest Book Titled A New Beginning

People experiencing a life crisis are not always able to see a way out of their predicament towards a life that is stable, healthy, and positive. Local author, Addison C. Arthur, writes a book that helps those encountering a life crisis to use it as an opportunity to change their lives for the better. - November 04, 2010 - Balance Integration Group

Language Smarts™ Level D Wins Moonbeam Children’s Book Award

New book from The Critical Thinking Co. ™ earned a bronze award. - November 04, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.

University of Chicago New Music Ensemble Features Stacy Garrop’s In Eleanor’s Words, with Mezzo-Soprano Soloist Buffy Baggott

Prominent Chicagoans featured in New Music Ensemble Season Debut Performance. - November 04, 2010 - University of Chicago Department of Music

Military Times Edge Ranks AIU in the Top 100 Colleges for Vets

American InterContinental University (AIU), a leading provider of career-focused education, has been selected as a Best College for Vets according to a list published by Military Times Edge magazine. - November 04, 2010 - American InterContinental University - AIU

New Online Education Scholarship Offers Moms Assistance

The opportunity to earn a degree online now makes it easier for busy parents to pursue their education while balancing family and work commitments. In fact, all of the 67 percent of stay-at-home moms who said they’re furthering their education are doing so online, according to the survey. - November 04, 2010 - American InterContinental University - AIU

Ocean & Howell Gymboree Play & Music Supports Emmanuel Cancer Foundation with Santa/Holiday Pictures

The Ocean & Howell Gymboree Play & Music Centers today announced its commitment to support the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation with Santa/Holiday Pictures. “Supporting local charities is an important priority for us because it directly affects the lives of the families in our... - November 04, 2010 - Gymboree Play & Music of Ocean & Howell, NJ

Free Practice CLEP Test from CollegePlus Now Available for Students Using Credit by Exam to Earn College Credit: CLEP College Math

CollegePlus! is now offering college students and high school students earning dual credit a free CLEP practice test for CLEP College Math. - November 04, 2010 - CollegePlus!

Team Dragon Force Wins 2010 World Classic Martial Arts Champion Trophy

Team Dragon Force from the Ryoshin-Kan Karate School wins 1st Place Trophy in Team Demo at the 2010 World Fall Classic Martial Arts Championships. - November 04, 2010 - Ryoshin-Kan Karate School

Friends Forever Releases New Video to Promote Peace in the Middle East

Friends Forever, a 501(c)(3) global non-partisan advocacy and awareness organization dedicated to peace, has released a new video aimed at educating the global community about the plight of children in areas of conflict and showing what is possible when society works together for peace. The video,... - November 03, 2010 - Friends Forever USA

Slosberg College Solutions LLC Gives Talk on "College Support for Students with Learning Differences or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder"

Slosberg College Solutions LLC gives a talk to high school students and their parents on "College Support for Students with Learning Differences or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" on November 16th in Somerville, New Jersey. - November 03, 2010 - Slosberg College Solutions LLC

Dr. Joseph Mitola of Stevens Institute of Technology Joined MILCOM 2010 Panel on Cognitive Networks

Stevens Institute of Technology Distinguished Professor and Vice President for The Research Enterprise, Dr. Joseph Mitola, was a panelist at MILCOM 2010 in San Jose, California on Monday, November 1. - November 03, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Marinello Schools of Beauty Named Middle Market Portfolio Company of the Year

The award is designed to demonstrate the effectiveness of private equity financing and the benefits of the partnership between private equity investors and small businesses. - November 03, 2010 - Marinello Schools of Beauty

Action Sport Asia and Good Time Adventures Promote Koh Tao as a Mecca for Action Sports

Koh Tao has long been a mecca for scuba diving offering great year round conditions and competitive prices but now the island is opening up to a range of different activities such as rock climbing, bouldering, mountain biking, wakeboarding and more. - November 03, 2010 - Action Sport Asia

NLAPW Host ‘10 Steps to Completing your Novel’

The National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) in celebration of November as National Novel Month host "10 Steps to Completing your Novel" with Maureen Stack Sappéy. - November 03, 2010 - National League of American Pen Women

Maud Edgren-Schori to Lecture on Gender in Conflict-Affected Populations on November 11, 2010

To conclude the fall 2010 lecture series, researcher and humanitarian Maud Edgren-Schori will speak at Adelphi University about her data and conclusions from a needs assessment report she wrote while deployed in the Republic of Georgia. - November 03, 2010 - Adelphi University

Outside the Classroom: Stevens Doctoral Candidate Dennis Cohen Wins Film Festival Prize

Anchorage, AK may be more than 3,000 miles away from the Stevens Institute of Technology campus in Hoboken, NJ, but Ph.D. candidate Dennis Cohen proves that the gulf between screenwriting and physics is not so large. This summer he won third place in the screenplay competition of the 2010 Alaska... - November 03, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Nigerian Ambassador Joy Ogwu to Address Adelphi on November 17, 2010

Adelphi University is pleased to host Joy Ogwu, former foreign minister of Nigeria and current Nigerian Ambassador to the United Nations. The lecture is part of the Ambassador Series, which is sponsored by Adelphi’s International Initiatives Committee, and is free and open to the public. - November 03, 2010 - Adelphi University

Mendham Teen Hosts “New Jersey Walks for TS” to Raise Awareness of Tourette Syndrome

Inspired by her cousin, Emily Carrara joins NJCTS to launch awareness walks. - November 03, 2010 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome

Business Training Team and North Augusta Chamber Academy Join Forces to Offer Online Courses

The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce has launched a web-based portal, North Augusta Chamber Business Academy, which provides local business owners and employees access to an array of training courses. More than 60 courses are available at any time for little or no cost, seven days a week. The courses range from “Understanding Blogs” to “Effective Networking.” - November 03, 2010 - Business Training Team

Free Community Health Fair in Santa Maria

Life Steps Foundation-Santa Maria Wisdom Center would like to invite the residents and community members of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties to take advantage of a free community health and resource fair on Saturday, November 6, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1414 N. Broadway,... - November 03, 2010 - Life Steps Foundation

Xyleme Introduces Mobile Learning on iPad at DevLearn10

Game-changing solution deploys a full range of blended learning materials and allows users to navigate their own educational experience. - November 03, 2010 - Xyleme, Inc.

kour&kour Rebrands Istishari Hospital as It Shifts Focus to Patient Care. Istishari Hospital – Redefines Patient Care.

kour&kour., the independent brand, marketing & consulting firm, is proud to announce the launch of a new brand for Istishari Hospital, one of the best equipped, private community hospitals and medical institutions in Jordan and the Middle East region. The hospital is committed to providing... - November 03, 2010 - kour&kour

A New Generation of Portable Electronic Magnifiers Means Independence for the Visually Impaired

Enhanced Vision Introduces "Transformer USB" – An Intuitive Magnifying Solution with Laptop USB Connectivity. - November 02, 2010 - Enhanced Vision

NLAPW Sponsors Student Art Exhibit and Awards

The National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) partnered with Washington D.C.’s Blue Ribbon 2010 recipient, School Without Walls (SWS) to sponsor an outreach program, student art exhibit that included an awards ceremony. Art students in grades 9 through 12, as well as two graduates of SWS... - November 02, 2010 - National League of American Pen Women

Perez to be Featured on "Jersey Sports Final"

Unbeaten lightweight prospect and 2008 National Golden Gloves Champion Michael Angelo “The Artist” Perez, 9-0 (4 KO’s), will be featured on News 12’s “Jersey Sports Final” this evening at 10:30 PM. The Newark native, who faces tough Hevinson Herrera November 6... - November 02, 2010 - Michael Angelo Perez

The Documentary Race to Nowhere, the Dark Side of America's Achievement Culture, to Air at Adams International School on December 2nd & 9th 2010 at 7:00 pm

Adams International School to screen the acclaimed educational documentary Race To Nowhere. The film shows the high-stakes, high-pressure culture that has invaded our schools and our children’s lives, creating unhealthy, disengaged, unprepared and stressed-out youth. - November 01, 2010 - Adams International School

WingSpan Pictures Reacts to Teen Suicide Trend

Kim Rocco Shields, Director of “My Jane Doe” a controversial video testimonial about the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy in the military, is the creative force behind the short. Shields, in conjunction with WingSpan Pictures, are outreaching for support from local artists, musicians, actors and crewmembers help make the short a multi-layered artistic project. “A community effort is needed for this community problem,” says Shields. - November 01, 2010 - WingSpan Pictures

Girls Find Out Engineering is Not Just Oily Rags at Derby College

Twenty Year 10 and 11 girls from Leesbrook, Sinfin, da Vinci and West Park Schools got a glimpse of the fascinating world of engineering at Bombardier, recently – along with the chance to see that it’s not just about oily rags. The event was organised jointly by Bombardier and... - November 01, 2010 - Derby College

Grade Results Announces Platform Enhancements

Grade Results, the leading innovator of live, online instruction, today announced several enhancements to its proprietary platform that make it even easier for instructors, students and parents to engage with each other and with the curriculum. Included in the enhancements are a new parent portal, an expansion of the My Submissions widget to include multimedia and a new syllabus program. - November 01, 2010 - Grade Results

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