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Attention Talk Radio Presents Jeff Copper, Attention Coach, on Inspiration Talk Radio on with Host Gayle Wojnar on ADD/ADHD: Removing the Obstacles, Achieving the Dream
Attention Talk Radio presents Removing the Obstacles, Achieving the Dream with attention coach Jeff Copper as the special guest on Inspiration Talk Radio. In the show, host Gayle Wojnar interviews Jeff around what it is to be an attention coach. Jeff shares his insight on the obstacles that inhibit individuals from achieving the dream. - October 20, 2010 - DIG Coaching Practice LLC
21st Annual KidsAuction to Benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme will host the 21st Annual Donald K. Facciano KidsAuction November 13, at the Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel in Oxnard. The event, also known as the Black and White Gala, is the organization’s largest special event fundraiser and all proceeds go to fund programs at the 18 Boys & Girls Clubs sites within Oxnard and Port Hueneme to serve more than 7,200 youth. Last year, more than 300 attendees helped the club raise $220,000, and organizers - October 20, 2010 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme
DoJiggy Announces Call for Grant Proposals
Online fundraising software services provider, DoJiggy, today announced a call for grant proposals for their 2010 DoJiggy Giving™ program. DoJiggy Giving supports schools, non-profit and community organizations through donating a percentage of the company’s annual profits as well as... - October 19, 2010 - DoJiggy
The Building Envelope Science Institute’s Second Annual Expert Panel Discussion on Defective "Chinese" Drywall
The Building Envelope Science Institute is hosting a reception/networking program on Sunday, October 24th from 6-9PM (food & beverages) and expert panel boards on Monday, October 25th from 9-5PM (lunch is provided); both are open for public participation. - October 19, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Flute and Classical Guitar Lessons Now Offered at Sparta Nj Music Lesson Studio
Flute and Classical Guitar Lessons now offered at Bill Wright's Sparta Music Lesson Studio. - October 19, 2010 - Bill Wright School Of Music
JIB Brings Christmas in October
This year the 3rd JIB Global Skills Showcase will feature a Christmas edition of the best menus for the holiday dinner. The Global Skills Showcase, which starts October 18, is a bi annual event of all the JIB Schools as a way of thanking the community for their support. What constitutes elegant and delectable fare? Dishes that incorporate a variety of flavors, colors, ingredients, presented in the most artistic fashion that produces a wonderful culinary creation. - October 19, 2010 - JIB Career Center Foundation, Inc.
The A Plus Senior Computer Releases 3 New Models
The A Plus Senior Computer, especially designed for seniors has release 3 new models. These all-in-one computers are designed and completely setup and ready to go right out of the box. Simplified for seniors with easy to understand beginners guide opens up a new world for seniors. - October 19, 2010 - Computer Tutor Plus, Inc
Tim Haider Comments on the Race for Tustin City Council
Tim D. Haider of TDH & Associates, LLC is running for Tustin City Council in the upcoming November 2, 2010 election. He’s made the following comments to his constituency regarding campaign donations… "My Tustin constituents and fellow Californians, I am a candidate in the... - October 18, 2010 - TDH & Associates, LLC
Eat, Write, Retreat Brings Much-Anticipated Food Blogging Conference to East Coast
Eat, Write, Retreat is the first food blogging conference of its size and scope take place on the East Coast. - October 18, 2010 - Eat, Write, Retreat
Online Screen Time Can Help Fight Child Obesity
Playing on computers can help motivate kids to become healthier and fight obesity, a new study has shown. The research, supported by the Football Association and carried out by Loughborough University, looked at the effects of school children using social media site www.footee.com (Footee) and how it can help to combat pupil obesity. - October 18, 2010 - MotivatEd
Mike Ellis Music Instruction Has Released a Book for Guitar That Will Revolutionize How Students Learn Chords on the Guitar
With this revolutionary method for learning chords on the guitar, the language of chord titles is taught without staff lines, note reading, or years of study. Author Michael Ellis says, "Students will never again have to use a computer or handheld device to look up chords, one at a time." He also claims that students can learn to make over 16,000 chords in just days. This sounds impossible, but Mr. Ellis has offered $100 cash to anybody who can disprove his claim. - October 18, 2010 - Mike Ellis Music Instruction
Manner Mats Win Prestigious Dr. Toy Award - Educational Placemats Teaching Manners, Etiquette to Children Awarded Dr. Toy's Best Picks Children’s Products 2010
A new mealtime tool called Manner Mats are making it easy for parents to incorporate fun etiquette and manners learning opportunities into everyday life while also giving them an easy way to prepare their children for holiday parties and family get-togethers. Manner Mats were announced today as the winner of the “Dr. Toy’s Best Picks Children's Products” Awards Program 2010. - October 18, 2010 - Successful Kids, Inc.
kidsrevolving Open House and Fundraiser for the Los Angeles Foodbank
kidsrevolving studio will host a grand opening at its new location in Santa Monica on Saturday, October 23rd from 10:00am – 2:00pm. During the Open House, kidsrevolving will also host a Kids for Kids Food Drop-Off supporting the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank. - October 18, 2010 - kidsrevolving
UniversalCareers.org seeking experienced headhunters
UniversalCareers.org seeking experienced headhunters to locate & manage thousands of EMT / paramedic jobs. - October 17, 2010 - UniversalCareers.org
Kids R Kids of Clayton NC Announces Implementation of SMARTboards Into Curriculum
Kids R Kids of Clayton has installed the TeachSmart® Learning System in its Preschool, Jr. K., and Kindergarten classrooms. This System is the first comprehensive interactive whiteboard software package developed specifically for early childhood. - October 17, 2010 - Kids R Kids of Clayton NC
Kids R Kids of Clayton NC Announces Family Fall Festival
Kids ‘R’ Kids of Clayton NC will be holding their 2010 Family Fall Festival on Friday, October 29, from 4:30pm - 7pm. - October 17, 2010 - Kids R Kids of Clayton NC
Nick Arrojo to be Featured on ScissorBoy TV
Celebrity hairstylist Nick Arrojo will be seen on ScissorBoy TV on October 18th 2010. He’ll be seen providing tips to young stylists and talking more about his journey to stardom. Nick was born in Manchester, England, and started his career as a hairstylist at Vidal Sassoon. He was appointed... - October 17, 2010 - ScissorBoy
Brick and Treat - Celebrate Halloween at LegoLand Discovery Centre
Celebrate Halloween at LegoLand Discovery Centre this October, Professor Frankenbrick has taken over the factory and he needs help creating his special Halloween Lego Bricks. - October 17, 2010 - LegoLand Discovery Centre
Dr. Vikki Hazelwood Nurtures Inventors at Stevens
The New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame presented Dr. Vikki Hazelwood of Stevens Institute of Technology with the Advancement of Invention Award, an accolade resulting from her award-winning teaching and the prolific production of her students and alumni, all of which improves both science and society in New Jersey and beyond. - October 17, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Investment Planning Counsel Deploys PlanPlus Planit
Investment Planning Counsel announced the deployment of Version 5.2 of PlanPlus Planit (branded Dream Planner by IPC) as the financial and investment planning tool for over 600 advisors in the firm. - October 17, 2010 - PlanPlus Inc.
Building Thinking Skills Software and Balance Benders Honored
Software, book from The Critical Thinking Co.TM have earned the coveted Seal of Approval. - October 17, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.
ClinicalSkillsReview.net Releases Flagship Medical Exam Preparation Service for MD, PA and DO, Residency Candidates
Web based Subscription Service Provides Access to Real-Life Encounters for the USMLE-ECFMG Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills) Exam. - October 17, 2010 - Clinical Skills Review
Empire Medical Training All in One Package: Dermal Filler + Botox + Facial Aesthetics Training = a More Successful Practice in Just a Few Days
Empire Medical Training offers courses on Dermal Fillers, Botox and Facial Aesthetics on consecutive days to help maximize practices’ time and profit margins. - October 16, 2010 - Empire Medical Training
The England and Wales Cricket Board Joins Forces with Derby College
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Derbyshire Cricket Board have teamed up with Derby College to ensure the skills of budding construction students can help local cricket clubs upgrade their facilities. Derby College’s Construction Academy, based in Ilkeston, is the first in the... - October 16, 2010 - Derby College
Open House, Open Studios at Boston's North Bennet Street School to be Held November 5 and 6
Visit one of the country's oldest schools of traditional craftsmanship, located a few steps from Old North Church in Boston's historic North End. Watch and interact with students and instructors at work in their studios -- furniture and cabinetmaking, violin making, carpentry, jewelry making, piano restoration, bookbinding and more. - October 16, 2010 - North Bennet Street School
NC State Jenkins MBA Team Wins Second Place at National Association of Women MBA’s Case Competition
Team Places in National Real-World Business Challenge for Second Consecutive Year - October 16, 2010 - Jenkins MBA
Stevens Research VP Dr. Joseph Mitola Gives Keynote at Sustainable Technology Research Conference
Dr. Joseph Mitola III, Vice President for The Research Enterprise and Distinguished Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology, was a keynote speaker at The Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS) Research Day, where he addressed the future of cognition in communication... - October 16, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
AARP Signs on as Sponsor for Global Conference on New, Innovative Field of Positive Aging
The Fielding Graduate University is looking for additional sponsors for its Fourth Annual International Conference on Positive Aging in Los Angeles Dec. 7 - 10 at the Center for Nonprofit Management. - October 16, 2010 - Fielding Graduate University
Launch of Property Rental Pricing Trends Index by Location
2letservice.com has launched an index using prices submitted by thousands of property owners and tenants and aims to build a price-to-rent ratio that can indicate whether home prices are rising or falling or the desirability of owning rather than renting. It also aims to help tenants and owners by providing them essential information related to real estate rental prices in major cities and neighborhoods. - October 16, 2010 - Wisepoint
Leadership Ethics Training to Permeate University Curriculum
George Wythe University unveils its new plan to infuse a preparatory foundation of leadership ethics training throughout the curriculum as an additional emphasis of the school. Implementation of this added preparation for students will characterize the theme of University President, Shane Schulthies' tenure. - October 16, 2010 - George Wythe University
ISA 4U International Student Advisors Philippines: Non Degree Courses in the UK
ISA 4U is pleased to offer students a large number of different non degree courses throughout the UK. Eligibility for the courses varies depending on the qualifications students already hold, any work experience they may or may not have, as well as their future desires & aspirations. Non... - October 16, 2010 - International Student Advisors 4U Inc.
Afriversity Founder to Speak at SEB’s Trust Conference
Afriversity is pleased to announce that Thorgeir Einarsson, CEO and Founder of Afriversity, has been invited by Christina Backman, Head of Skandinaviens Enskilda Bank (SEB) Foundations, to speak at one the largest charity event in Sweden. Thorgeir will be a highlight on the chosen speaker roster... - October 16, 2010 - Afriversity
Personal Trainers Have New Fitness Trend to Take to the Masses with TACTIX
The TACTIX fitness method may be the salvation for fitness pros and martial arts school owners who need a financial kick in the pants. The result for millions of fitness fanatics is a new way to burn the fat and kick some butt. - October 15, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Enhanced HTML.net: Learn HTML and CSS with Tutorials and Support Forums
The enhanced HTML.net website lets business people, students, and home users learn HTML and CSS, free. Available in 11 languages, these multi-language tutorials make it easy to learn how to design and develop websites. - October 15, 2010 - HTML.net
US Autism & Asperger Association Event Becomes Most-Viewed Autism Conference in the World
The US Autism & Asperger Association (USAAA) 5th Annual World Conference, held October 1-3, 2010, became the most-viewed autism conference in the world. While there were over 700 attendees each day at the conference in St. Louis, Missouri, over 35,000 people watched the event online. This was... - October 15, 2010 - US Autism and Asperger Association
Editor in Chief ®A1 Software Honored with Mom’s Choice Award
New software from The Critical Thinking Co. TM wins gold medal - October 15, 2010 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Webinar on Role of SMEs in eLearning Development from CommLab India a Huge Success
CommLab India, a leading provider of eLearning services, recently hosted a webinar, which turned out to be a huge success. The event aimed at resolving the fundamental disconnect between the SME and the eLearning development expert. - October 15, 2010 - CommLab India
Grenoble Ecole de Management to Host fOSSa 2010
Grenoble Ecole de Management is hosting the second edition of the fOSSa Conference - Free Open Source Software for Academia - co-organized by INRIA Grenoble Rhône-Alpes and EMSI Grenoble Ecole de Management from 8th to 10th November 2010. - October 15, 2010 - Grenoble Ecole de Management
K2 and Adlib Software Partner for Document-Centric Workflow and BPM
Partnership addresses growing demand for companies with automation and compliance needs - October 15, 2010 - K2
Female Golf Sensation Zakiya "Z" Randall, Anthony Anderson and Joe Steranka, CEO of the PGA of America Join Glow Media’s Inaugural Women’s Event at PGA Village
Glow Media - “Rethinking Your Possibilities” aims to increase diversity and participation in women playing golf. Zakiya “Z” Randall joins Glow Sports, a division of Glow Media, for the launch of its inaugural event at PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla., October 27-31, 2010. - October 14, 2010 - Creating Leaders In Sports Foundation
TACTIX Gives Fitness Pros a New Way to Make Money in the New Economy
A new fitness business system gives fitness trainers and group exercise instructors everything they need to launch a successful career in 2011. TACTIX wants to give fitness pros a fighting change to thrive in the new year. - October 14, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) Opens Mitchell House as New Permanent Exhibit
Mitchell House will help tell the stories and history of free black laborers along the Eastern Shore of Maryland. It was owned by abolitionist Frederick Douglass’ sister – Eliza Bailey and her husband Peter Mitchell, who were both free black farm laborers in St. Michaels, MD. The house was moved to CBMM several years back and recently restored as a permanent exhibit. - October 14, 2010 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Empire Medical Training: Now Available in Toronto, Canada
Empire Medical Training has Gone International – Expands Workshops to Toronto, Canada – Workshops Scheduled to Begin in December 2010 - October 14, 2010 - Empire Medical Training
White Mountain Technologies’ New Website Reflects Its New Approach
White Mountain Technologies just restructured its website to better present the image of the company and its recent achievements. - October 14, 2010 - White Mountain Technologies
Empowerment Event for Girls and Parents Coming to Mary J. Blige's Academy of Excellence New York October 23
The Inspired Girls Success Summit will happen in New York on October 23 at Mary J. Blige's Academy of Excellence. The event will feature interactive workshops, giveaways, and entertainment. Two girls will win a trip to the red carpet premiere of For Colored Girls on October 25. - October 14, 2010 - Inspired Girls International
Zenful Dance Brings the Rhythm of Life to Hoboken, New Jersey
Leah Joy Malberg will be teaching an Introduction to Zenful Dance Workshop on Saturday, October 23rd at Devotion Yoga (Downtown Location near the PATH), Hoboken, NJ. For more information or to register, please visit www.zenfuldance.com. - October 14, 2010 - Zenful Dance
Regional President of The Chef’s Academy Joins The Development Committee for The Food Bank of Central and Eastern N.C.
Jayson M. Boyers Supports Nonprofit to Feed the Hungry - October 14, 2010 - The Chef's Academy
Babbel Learning System: Pronunciation Training Goes Mobile
- Practice foreign language pronunciation on-the-go with iPhone/ iPad /iPod Touch - Real time pronunciation analysis - Free Babbel Mobile apps with vocabulary in seven different languages - October 14, 2010 - Babbel.com
Learning Agreement Signed
Derby College has joined forces with the Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (UCATT) to provide essential skills training for its members. Under the learning agreement, the College will provide Trade Union specific courses for more than 17,000 members across the Midlands. This... - October 14, 2010 - Derby College
Broomfield Hall Food Hub to Open
Local growers and food producers will be given a sneak preview of Derby College’s new Food Hub at Broomfield Hall on Saturday October 16 – a week before the venue officially opens to the general public. The Food Hub, supported by £299,000 from the Big Lottery’s Local Food... - October 14, 2010 - Derby College