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Admissions Season Commences at Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad
North County San Diego Non-Profit, Independent School to Host Open House Events for the 2011-2012 Academic Year. - September 29, 2010 - Pacific Ridge School
The Parent Coaching Institute Celebrates Its 10th Birthday
The Parent Coaching Institute, after 10 years of operation, continues to raise the bar and set the highest standards in the nation for Parent Coach Certification®. - September 29, 2010 - The Parent Coaching Institute
Business Building Blocks Announces the Launch of the Business Building Blocks Workbook Series – September 28, 2010
Founder and President of the Business Building Blocks, Lisa Medland, has created a series of workbooks to help budding entrepreneurs as well as seasoned business owners with a new business idea, marketing the idea, financing, and process implementation. The Workbook Series is available online on the Business Building Blocks www.bbbseries.com. - September 29, 2010 - Business Building Blocks
Wright to Play in National Underclassmen Combine All-World Game
Renowned running back Brandon Wright of Las Vegas, NV announced he will participate in the National Underclassmen Combine's All World Game. The diverse Wright is rated the sixth best all-purpose back in the nation by Rivals.com. At 5'10 173, Wright dominated during the 2009 season, winning Overall... - September 29, 2010 - National Underclassmen Combine
Dr. Valdevit Headed to Kyoto as NIRA Finalist
Stevens Institute of Technology Affiliate Assistant Professor Dr. Antonio Valdevit was selected as a finalist for the New Investigator Recognition Awards (NIRA) competition at the 7th Combined Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Societies (CORS). The meeting, to be held October 16-20, 2010 in... - September 29, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Prof. Xiaoguang Meng Receives Honorary Master of Engineering from Stevens
For his significant and global contributions to clean water and environmental causes, his dedication as an outstanding educator, and his commitment to invention and the pursuit of discovery, Professor Xiaoguang Meng received an honorary Master of Engineering degree from Stevens Institute of... - September 29, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
DIG Coaching Practice Presents ADHD: a Preview of the 2010 Conference of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) with Ruth Hughes, PhD
On Attention Talk Radio, attention coach Jeff Copper interviews Ruth Hughes, interim CEO of CHADD, about the conference to be held November 11-13 in Atlanta, Georgia. The discussion covers what to expect at the conference and gives an overview of CHADD's vision, programs, and resources. - September 29, 2010 - DIG Coaching Practice LLC
Smile Brands Inc.™ Chooses the Dental Wizard® for Company-Wide Patient Education
DigiDentist® announces the sale of its 3D animated multimedia patient education software, the Dental Wizard®, to over 300 dental offices of Smile Brands Inc.™, the nation's leading provider of business support services. Smile Brands Inc. affiliate offices include Bright Now! - September 28, 2010 - DigiDentist
Give Children the Gift of Anxiety Coping Skills with My Worry Box
People with anxiety disorders who receive treatment are more likely to lead more productive, healthier lives, according to clinical research. With more than 9.6 million children (13 percent) in the United States afflicted with anxiety disorders, parents and caregivers would be remiss not to teach children anxiety coping skills while they are young. Parents now have an affordable self-help therapy tool called My Worry Box. - September 28, 2010 - Whitney Development Group, Inc.
Leslie Ellison Joins Grade Results to Support Growth in Louisiana
Grade Results is pleased to announce that Leslie Ellison has joined the company. She will help to support Grade Results accounts in Louisiana, a key growth state for the company. - September 28, 2010 - Grade Results
Len Saunders to Get U.S. Children to Exercise from Coast to Coast
Kids will exercise for 10 continuous hours October 7th, 2010 - September 28, 2010 - Len Saunders
Kindergarten Teacher Launches Free Site to Introduce Children to Five Different Languages
Chillola.com is a Free Foreign Language Learning Website for Kids. It features English, Spanish, French, German and Italian. Children using chillola.com learn for free and enjoy the process. - September 28, 2010 - chillola.com
Harmony by Karate Declared Top, U.S. Martial Arts School
Sensei John Mirrione's Harmony by Karate program at Reebok Sports Club/NY is designated by eHow Website as one of America's "Top Ten Martial Arts Schools" - September 28, 2010 - Harmony by Karate at Reebok Sports Club/NY
American Right of Way Associates Announces: CEO, Don Valden Will Hold an Eagle Ford Shale Training Class
Eagle Ford Shale Training Classes - September 27, 2010 - American Right of Way Associates
US Autism & Asperger Association to Provide Live Streaming of World Conference
US Autism & Asperger Association (USAAA) will broadcast the first ever Autism/Asperger conference in its entirety live at the USAAA 5th Annual World Conference hosted October 1-3, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. Thirty of the world’s leading autism experts will be presenting on new... - September 27, 2010 - US Autism and Asperger Association
Centum Learning Wins the UK India Skills Forum Award 2010
Centum Learning has won the UK India Skills Forum Award for the 'Best Skills project in Rural Community' category. This fourth international award, in a short span of one year, is a representation of the commitment of Centum Learning towards transforming India by enhancing the skills of the Indian... - September 27, 2010 - Centum Learning Ltd.
Grade Results Delivers Curriculum Aligned with Common Core State Standards
Grade Results' proprietary curriculum aligns with the Common Core State Standards. The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). The standards were developed in collaboration with teachers, school administrators and experts to provide a clear and consistent framework to prepare our children for college and the workforce. - September 27, 2010 - Grade Results
Yuin University Has a Ceremony, Marking the Opening of Its Law Library to the General Public
Yuin University wants to bring life back to traditional law libraries, which have become obsolete and abandoned by attorneys in favor of internet research. - September 27, 2010 - Yuin University
CCS Training Launches Workshop on “Presentation Skills”
CCS Training announces a one day workshop “Presentation Skills.” Public speaking or speaking in front of an audience is one of the most feared things in the professional world. - September 27, 2010 - CCS Training
Free Orientation Class – Oracle R12 Financials
Free Orientation Class on October 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Oracle EBS R12 Financials Certification Training Classes with BI Module. Alliance offers Instructor Led Classroom Certification Training in Oracle Financials. To prepare students by delivering hands-on job oriented training which teaches them how to apply the knowledge that they gain in classes, which build confidence and assist individuals to apply for a job in the IT industry and also help to secure certification. - September 27, 2010 - Alliance Training and Solution
Astronauts4Hire Selected for Historic Microgravity Research Flight
Astronauts4Hire’s inaugural mission as a contracted flight researcher will be testing the world’s first beer to be certified for drinking in space. The beer, produced as a joint venture between Saber Astronautics Australia and the 4-Pines Brewing Company (under the name Vostok Pty Ltd),... - September 26, 2010 - Astronauts4Hire
Organic Gardening Classes Offered at the Garden at Eden
The Garden at Eden, Naples’ only community-based organic training farm, will open its grounds to the public for the 2010 growing season and offer a variety of organic gardening classes and seminars. Located at 2101 County Barn Road in Naples, the garden is operated by Eden Autism Services... - September 26, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses in New York State
Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses presented in New York State by North American Seminars, Inc meet the re-licensure requirements of New York licensed physical therapists and physical therapy assistants. - September 25, 2010 - North American Seminars
Help Choose Yun Fitness Boot Camps Transformation Contest Winners
The 2010 Yun Fitness Boot Camps Transformation Contest is in the books, with over 123 inches lost among the 19 finishers in a seven-week time period. The team winners have been announced—now, it’s time to choose the individual winners, and Yun Fitness needs your help. - September 25, 2010 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
Adelphi University Launches a 14-Month Accelerated Second Degree B.S. Nursing Program
Individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing, can take advantage of the opportunity to pursue a 60 credit B.S. in nursing in just 14 months of full-time study. - September 25, 2010 - Adelphi University
My E-Degree to Provide Information Regarding Online Colleges and Online Degree Programs
My E-Degree (www.myedegree.com) to offer prospective online college students information about online degree programs, online colleges and universities, academic issues, accreditation, financial aid resources, and much more. - September 25, 2010 - Education Advantage, LLC
Eden Unveils Autism Advocate Award, Names Hagen First Recipient
Eden Autism Services Florida launched an Advocate of the Month award to recognize people who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. Fort Myers resident Elly Hagen was selected as the first recipient earlier this month. Hagen... - September 25, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
NSF Funds Research to Enable Distributed, Fair, and Privacy-Preserving Collaboration
Dr. Susanne Wetzel of Stevens Institute of Technology has been awarded a $457K research grant from the National Science Foundation to investigate privacy and security in the context of enabling collaboration. Dr. Wetzel’s successful proposal, “Distributed Privacy—Privacy-Preserving Policy Reconciliation,” supports core security research in the Department of Computer Science. - September 25, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Total Education Solutions Relocates Michigan Office
Total Education Solutions has relocated its Michigan office from Royal Oak to a larger space in Troy in order to better serve its clients and expand its clinical services program. - September 25, 2010 - Total Education Solutions
Cheyney University to Host Its First Ed Bradley Scholarship Gala
Officials at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are planning their first Ed Bradley Scholarship Gala event, which is scheduled for Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 6PM on the University’s main campus. - September 25, 2010 - Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
A Larger Than Expected Class for Cheyney University
Officials at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania have announced that the University experienced a 46.6 percent enrollment increase in first-year students over last year (2009) bringing the headcount to approximately 1,586 students for the Fall 2010 Semester. - September 25, 2010 - Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Partnership Scores for Both Sides
Derby College has teamed up with Derby Rugby Club to provide construction students with valuable work experience – carrying out maintenance projects at the Haslam’s Lane clubhouse. Full time students have so far completed painting and decorating at the clubhouse entrance way. Imminent... - September 25, 2010 - Derby College
Army Plans for Natasha
Former Derby College student Natasha Ward (18) from Ilkeston has clinched a coveted place with the Army to follow her dream of working with animals. Natasha has just completed a level three course in Animal Management with triple distinctions (which is the equivalent to three A grades at A level)... - September 25, 2010 - Derby College
Grade Results Deepens Business Development Support with the Addition of Jesse Rodríguez
Currently vice president of the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD School Board, Rodríguez brings a thorough understanding of the challenges faced by today’s school districts as well as a proven track record for helping schools leverage technology to improve retention, increase student performance and enhance efficiencies. - September 25, 2010 - Grade Results
The UOC, Closer to Latin America
Open University of Catalonia (The Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, UOC) has renewed its agreements with institutions in Latin America with the objective of strengthening ties with the continent. These institutions include the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico (UAEM) and the National Autonomous University of Bucaramanga (UNAB). - September 25, 2010 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
Mayors Jewelers of Citrus Park Town Center to Hold Sparkle for Autism Event
Mayors Jewelers will hold an event on Saturday, September 25th from 4-9 pm. - September 24, 2010 - Sydney's School for Autism
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch Featured in Award Winning Film, "The Code Of The West. Alive And Well In Wyoming"
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch was honored to be chosen as a living example of what it means to live by the time honored “Cowboy Code of Ethics.” Mount Carmel Youth Ranch and the founder of this program for troubled teens, Jerry Schneider were asked by The Daniels Foundation to be featured in this award winning film. The Film is based on the book “Cowboy Ethics” by Jim Owens. - September 24, 2010 - Mount Carmel Youth Ranch
ML Athletics Fitness and Nutrition Boot Camp Expand the Fat Blast Boot Camp Program Into the Town of Newton with a Location in Newtonville
ML Athletics understands that these boot camps are not for everyone, and believes that you should test drive your fitness program before purchasing. They do guarantee that when you're done test driving you won't want to walk away. ML Athletics focus is building relationships with clients and listening to their needs so that they continue to provide an incredible workout experience. - September 24, 2010 - ML Athletics
Voicebrook to Exhibit at CAP ’10 The Pathologists’ Meeting™
Voicebrook Licenses CAP electronic Cancer Checklists, Offering New VoiceOver® Template Options -- Voicebrook’s VoiceOver® to be Included on the CAP Diagnostic Work Station - September 24, 2010 - Voicebrook, Inc.
SC Training Center Announces Post 09/11 GI Bill Approval
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of SC is pleased to announce VA approval of three certification programs. - September 24, 2010 - New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of SC
Kinderstart.com - the Little Site That Could is Back
Kinderstart.com - a screened and focused, user-friendly source of parenting and child learning information - relaunches today. - September 24, 2010 - Kinderstart.com
Dr. Michael Bruno Appointed Chairman of Marine Board at the National Research Council
Dr. Michael Bruno, Dean of the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been selected as Chairman of the Marine Board, under the auspices of the Transportation Research Board and the National Research Council. The Marine Board identifies and responds to critical issues in the area of water transportation, port engineering and management, marine policy, offshore development and operations, naval architecture, and maritime economics. - September 24, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Palm Beach Pops and Music Man Serenade IDEAL School Students
Elementary students from 2nd to 5th grade get lessons in science and music from local orchestra. - September 24, 2010 - IDEAL School
Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service Appointed to Serve on the Board of the Fairfax Partnership for Youth
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, appointed to the Board of The Fairfax Partnership for Youth, a youth-advocacy community organization. - September 24, 2010 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
The UOC Inaugurates the Academic Year 2010-2011
Imma Tubella, President of the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (Open University of Catalonia, UOC), inaugurated the UOC's new academic year 2010-2011 this Monday. Accompanied by the Governing Council and members of the UOC community, the President gave a speech stressing the main pillars of... - September 24, 2010 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
Childcare Experts Findababysitter.com Launch Babysitter for a Night Competition for Mums That Deserve a Break
UK online childcare search service Finababysitter.com today launches the Babysitter for a Night competition for mums and dads that deserve a break from endless nights stuck indoors. In a recent poll 73% of Findababysitter.com mums said they didn’t get out for up to 2 years from the birth of... - September 24, 2010 - Findababysitter.com
Fuentek President Laura A. Schoppe to Serve on The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Panel
Schoppe to Discuss Growing a Business in the Triangle at Oct. 7 Luncheon - September 24, 2010 - Fuentek, LLC
Acumen Data Systems Announces 10% Additional Savings on Workforce Management & Business Automation Software Bundle
Acumen Data Systems has announced that new customers can save an additional 10% on a bundle of three or more of its workforce management and business automation software for the month of October. Since Acumen already discounts its software when more than one is purchased, customers are able to save... - September 24, 2010 - Acumen Data Systems
Success for Kids Releases White Paper on Using Social Emotional Learning to Stop Bullying
White Paper, "Using Social Emotional Learning (SEL) to Stop Bullying," stresses the importance of infusing comprehensive SEL curriculum into schools to stop bullying behavior. - September 24, 2010 - SFK-Success for Kids
CommLab India Launches a Series of Webinars on Implementation of eLearning in Organizations
CommLab India announces the launch of eLearning webinars which it believes are one of its kind as they cover all aspects of eLearning – from conception to implementation for very large organizations. - September 24, 2010 - CommLab India