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Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center: Poverty to Success with Digital Literacy
Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center Grand Opening: Saturday, May 29th, 2010 at 1PM - May 18, 2010 - Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center
Are We Shameless or Harmless Flirts? Queendom Releases Results of Their Flirting Study
Queendom.com demurely uncovers juicy tidbits about men and women's flirting style. The results of a scientific study show gender differences in flirting techniques and attitudes. - May 17, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Learn to Sail and Help Fight Cancer with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Newest Fundraising Program
If learning how to sail is something you have always wanted to do, but never thought possible, think again. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s newest fundraising program, Sail For a Cure, will have you sailing the Bay while raising vital funds for blood cancer research and patient services. - May 17, 2010 - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Greater San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
ODALC's Inspire Oakland Design Contest Goes Public at Whole Foods Market
On Tuesday, April 6th, Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center (ODALC) was at Whole Foods Market Oakland, CA, to raise funds and promote the work of local graphic designers. - May 17, 2010 - Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center
CIFPs Signs Agreement with PlanPlus
Keith Costello, President and CEO of CIFPs announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with PlanPlus Inc. to provide professional financial planning tools for CFP candidates in Canada. - May 17, 2010 - PlanPlus Inc.
New Book Released by The Newman Learning Group Inc.
Over 40 years of practical business experience has resulted in the thoughts and ideas expressed in the book There Has To Be A Better Way. As a collection of ways to do things better than relying on personal experience and a source for learning from another, this book is a useful tool that deserves to be close at hand. - May 17, 2010 - The Newman Learning Group Inc.
Podcast Announces New College Counseling Service Available via the Internet from Top-Tier Tutoring
In his latest podcast, Mike Rivera of Top-Tier Tutoring describes the company’s new service: College Counseling to students all over the United States, via the internet. - May 17, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
Ashland University Schar College of Education Receives ‘Glowing’ NCATE Report
The Ashland University Schar College of Education has become one of a select number of teacher education schools in the country after receiving continuing accreditation with all positive marks from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). - May 16, 2010 - Ashland University
BHA Education Consultants and Pinnacle Educational Center Announces Strategic Alliance to Offer College Admissions Boot Camps
More people from all age groups are applying to college today than ever before, and the competition for spots at top-tier colleges and Ivy League schools is shocking - this year, Harvard had a 6.9% acceptance rate and received over 30,000 applicants. The college admissions process is not formulaic... - May 16, 2010 - Pinnacle Educational Center
Studio Launches New Summer Violin Program
Bill Wright's Music Studio launches new Summer Violin Program - May 16, 2010 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Guitar Studio Visits Sparta High School
Guitar Studio Visits Sparta High School to discuss the Physics of String Harmonics. - May 16, 2010 - Bill Wright School Of Music
Child1st Publications Releases New Series of Children's Photo Books
Child1st Publications recently released the first books in a series of picture books designed to model healthy physical activity and family relationships. - May 16, 2010 - Child1st Publications
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Nominated for Eight Capital Awards
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh (www.trinityacademy.com), a preK-12 college preparatory school community located in north Raleigh, has announced that the high school’s drama department has been nominated for eight North Carolina Theatre Capital Awards for... - May 16, 2010 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Sport Science Lab Sponsors Mike Sheehy’s Run at Guinness Book Record for LLS
Sport Science Lab is sponsoring Mike Sheehy’s 350 mile run attempting to set the Guinness Book World’s Record for LLS. - May 16, 2010 - Sport Science Lab
Botox Training Seminars from Elite AMBT: Coming to Toronto Early This June
Botox training seminars from Elite AMBT are coming to Toronto, Ontario for courses this June 4th, 5th and 6th. Medical teams that wish to improve or expand their botox practices are invited to attend one of the three upcoming seminars. - May 15, 2010 - Elite Aesthetic, Medical & Business Training
Upside Learning and KESDEE Inc. Enter a Global Strategic Alliance to Market and Promote Financial eLearning Solutions
Upside Learning, a recognized leader in training outsourcing, custom eLearning development & LMS solutions, announced a global strategic alliance with KESDEE Inc., the world's largest financial eLearning company. The alliance will enable Upside Learning to market and promote KESDEE’s content through its multi-award winning, flagship learning management system, UpsideLMS, to its clients and partners across the globe. - May 15, 2010 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Synaptis Names Corey Fleitz Business Development Manager
Brad Mullahy, CEO of Synaptis (www.synaptis.com), a knowledge transfer company that strives to maximize the potential of employees through customized training solutions, has announced that Corey Fleitz has joined the company as a business development manager. In this position, Fleitz is responsible... - May 15, 2010 - Synaptis
South Carolina Department of Education Sees Success with Moodlerooms - Reports Improved Support, Usability and Satisfaction
Moodlerooms, Inc., trusted provider of managed open-source solutions wrapped around the world’s most widely used open-source learning management system, Moodle, has helped South Carolina Department of Education (SCDOE) increase success rates while decreasing its total cost of ownership by 35%. - May 15, 2010 - Moodlerooms
Adelphi University Honors Noel Burks ’43, M.S.W. ’65 with the Ruth Stratton Harley Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
Noel Burks’43, M.S.W.’65 will receive the Ruth Stratton Harley Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from Adelphi University at its 114th Commencement on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike,... - May 15, 2010 - Adelphi University
Eckerd College LDI Director of Client Relations, Megan Watson Kramer, to Serve on the Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association Board of Directors
Megan Watson Kramer is the Director of Client Relations at the Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute (LDI) and is the former Chair of Leadership St. Pete (LSP) 2006 Planning Committee and graduate of the LSP Class of 2002. In May 2010, Megan was selected to serve on the Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association Board of Directors. - May 15, 2010 - Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute (LD)
SUNY Board of Trustees Approves Invictus Preparatory Charter School
Invictus Preparatory Charter School, a free public charter school serving students in East New York, Brooklyn from 5th through 12th grade, was approved by the New York State Board of Regents on May 11th 2010. Invictus Prep will open its doors to 90 5th grade students on August 22, 2011. Invictus... - May 15, 2010 - Invictus Preparatory Charter School
Botox Training for Nurses: Elite AMBT Schedules Course in Toronto for Early June
Botox training is important for all nurses employed at aesthetic medical clinics and, this June, Elite AMBT will be providing courses geared toward these medical professionals. With an upcoming trio of dates (set for June 4th, 5th and 6th), Elite aims to give Toronto’s nurses access to comprehensive botox training. - May 15, 2010 - Elite Aesthetic, Medical & Business Training
Norwood Flight Academy Awarded Air Agency Certificate
At 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 13th Boston area flight school, Norwood Flight Academy, home of the IMCClubs.org was awarded the FAA's 141 designation. The 141 Air Agency Certificate was presented by FAA inspector, Bob Berlin. The Training Specifications document was signed by NOFA's President, Michael... - May 15, 2010 - Norwood Flight Academy
The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts, a Vegan and Vegetarian Culinary School, Grand Opening of New Location is June 26
The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts in Austin, TX, one of the first whole-food and plant-based cooking schools in the United States, is hosting a grand opening celebration at its new location, 1700 S. Lamar, on Saturday, June 26. Cooking demonstrations, food tastings, tours of the new... - May 14, 2010 - The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts
Top New York Financial Blogger to Speak in Dallas
Top financial blogger Daryl Montgomery will give a talk on "Investing Opportunities and Risks Ahead" at the Dallas Plano Marriot on May 20th. Montgomery writes the popular 'Helicopter Eoncomics Investing Guide' blog and runs the 2700 member New York Investing meetup. He is known for his highly accurate and timely calls on the market and the economy. RealeFinance.com is sponsoring the event. - May 14, 2010 - New York Investing Meetup
Superwomen Bootcamp Participating in Bicycles Plus Sixth Annual Fun-Filled Diva Night
Val Fujii, a Folsom personal trainer and owner of Superwomen Bootcamp, is proud to announce that they will be participating in Bicycles Plus Sixth Annual Diva Night. - May 14, 2010 - Superwomen Boot Camp
LECOM Joins Edinboro University to Host Founders of Bioethics International Conference
Founders of Bioethics International Congress event to be held from June 1st through June 5th of this year at Edinboro University in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. - May 14, 2010 - Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Technology Governance Solutions LLC Launches Investize - A Revolutionary New Project Portfolio Investment and Benefits Management Product
Investize was developed so organizations don’t have to spend a fortune to develop or implement a system to ensure projects are approved based on evaluating their organizational strategic alignment, return on investment and risks and improve portfolio governance and maximize stakeholder return... - May 14, 2010 - Technology Governance Solutions LLC
The Master of Mastering: Bob Katz SAE Institute Seminar UK Tour
SAE Institute is very proud to announce a series of mastering workshops at the colleges in the UK, Netherlands and Belgium with the guru of audio and music mastering, Mr. Bob Katz. - May 14, 2010 - SAE Institute of Technology, US
CCS Training Launches Workshop on “Boost Your Sales with Neuro Linguistics Programming”
CCS Training announces the one day workshop “Boost Your Sales with Neuro Linguistics Programming.” The workshop is designed by Ms. Devyani Bhatnagar, VP, Training, and a certified NLP Practitioners. - May 14, 2010 - CCS Training
Remington College-Tampa Campus Offers New Medical Assisting with X-Ray Tech (Limited Scope) and EKG Program
Diploma program helps prepare students for new career - May 14, 2010 - Remington College
TakeCare Launches New Service for Parents - Online Personality Assessments of Nannies, Au Pairs and Babysitters
TakeCare launches NannyTest – an online personality test that helps parents assess potential caregivers in order to choose the best possible nanny, au pair or babysitter for their kids. NannyTest is unique in combining both risk assessment (also known as an integrity test) and personal traits... - May 14, 2010 - TakeCare
Adelphi University to Host Summer Exhibition of Artwork by Jack Dowd ’60
Adelphi University is pleased to host “In America,” an exhibition of artwork by alumnus Jack Dowd ’60. His life-size resin sculpture, “Earth Angel,” will be on display at Adelphi’s Ruth S. Harley University Center Gallery, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY, to be... - May 14, 2010 - Adelphi University
Executive Director Retires from Pasadena Children’s Charity
John Hitchcock Retires After Nearly 40 Years of Creating Safe Places. - May 14, 2010 - Hillsides
Volunteers Receive Los Angeles Children’s Charity Angel Award
Local jeweler and restaurateurs were honored and presented with Hillsides Community Angel Award during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Hillsides, a foster care charity serving children and families living in Los Angeles County, including Pasadena, presented the awards to Nelson Holdo, owner of Asanti... - May 14, 2010 - Hillsides
Ashland University Professor Says ‘Pulling an All-Nighter’ is Not a Good Idea
Dr. David Vanata, associate professor of family and consumer sciences at Ashland University, has done extensive research in areas involving nutrition and cognition and warns students that “all-nighters” result in a decrease in productivity and mental sharpness as well as an increase in stress. - May 14, 2010 - Ashland University
Local Interior Designer Receives Los Angeles Children’s Charity Angel Award
Local interior designer was honored and presented with Hillsides Angel Award during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Hillsides, a foster care charity serving children and families living in Los Angeles County, including Pasadena, presented the award to Judith Kenyon Burness during its Annual Angel... - May 14, 2010 - Hillsides
Local Childcare Coordinator, Michelle Carbeck, Attends Cultural Care Au Pair National Conference in Walt Disney World, Florida
Local Scottsdale resident Michelle Carbeck was recently invited to join nearly two hundred of her peers at a national conference in Walt Disney World, FL, hosted by Cultural Care Au Pair. Carbeck is a Cultural Care Au Pair local childcare coordinator (LCC) for Scottsdale and Cave Creek. At the... - May 14, 2010 - Cultural Care Au Pair - Scottsdale, Arizona
Tecom First to Add iPad, iPhone Interactivity to Classroom Multimedia Lecterns
Tecom, inventor of the TechPod Interactive Multimedia Lectern, announces its latest feature, a docking port allowing iPads and iPhones to directly interact with the TechPod’s integrated audio-visual technologies. - May 13, 2010 - Tecom Electronics Ltd.
Note Taking Application That Syncs with Google Docs: Data Synchronization Meets Cloud Computing with the Release of NoteSync Beta 1.1.0
NoteSync Beta 1.1.0 applies cloud computing to data synchronization in such a way that enables users to take text notes on any operating system and sync them anywhere via Google Docs. - May 13, 2010 - NoteSync Inc.
Empire Medical Training Mesotherapy; the Effective Tool to Eliminate Fat and Cellulite with Body Shaping Benefits Easily Added to Any Aesthetic Practice
Empire Medical Training provides aesthetic training workshops for established medical professionals looking to expand their procedural capabilities. The comprehensive Mesotherapy training teaches the latest technologies available in spot fat reduction, cellulite reduction and Non Surgical weight loss procedures. - May 13, 2010 - Empire Medical Training
Attention Talk Radio Presents Married to Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) with Host Jeff Copper and Guest Kim Gundy
Host attention coach Jeff Copper has a candid discussion with Kim Gundy about the realities and the impact of being married to a husband with attention deficit disorder (ADD). The public is invited to listen as Gundy shares her insights and lessons learned from years of experience. The show is presented by DIG Coaching Practice on Attention Talk Radio, a live, interactive show broadcast weekly on the Web. - May 13, 2010 - DIG Coaching Practice LLC
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Announces Enslow Classroom Paperback Collection
Enslow Classroom features 136 curriculum-based and high-interest paperback books coming this fall. - May 13, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Sagemont, a Private School in Weston, Presents Their Spring Drama Productions
Drama and the Arts are alive and well at The Sagemont School, a private school in Broward County, as students take to the stage with four different musical productions this spring. - May 13, 2010 - The Sagemont Schools
ISKL Hosts “Walk for Children: 1 Malaysia” in Support of Shelter Home for Children
The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) invites Malaysians to sign up for their inaugural walkathon to raise funds for disadvantaged youth in Malaysia. All funds raised will be donated to Shelter Home, a local NGO. The walkathon will take place at 9am on 22 May 2010, at the Lake Gardens (Taman Tasik Perdana). - May 13, 2010 - International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL)
Introducing Imagine Speech: Giving Kids the Power of Speech- Language with the Click of a Computer
Imagine Speech is launching! The goal of Imagine Speech is to produce engaging and interactive video-games that teach speech-language skills to children. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other language impairments may benefit from Imagine Speech software. Anne Coady, the founder, received her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Vanderbilt University's School of Medicine. - May 13, 2010 - Imagine Speech
Practice Management Institute to Host Health Care Reform Panel for Physicians and Staff on May 20
Healthcare Reform Panel in San Antonio will feature representatives from the American Medical Association, The Texas Medical Association and the University of Texas Pan American. The panel will address questions from physician practice professionals about the changes that can be expected in the coming months and years to their profession due to the recent passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Healthcare Act. - May 13, 2010 - Practice Management Institute
Pasadena Children’s Charity’s Benefit Takes Gold at Annual Benefit
Hillsides, a foster care children’s charity, takes gold at its annual gala, netting $375,000 for programs and services to benefit vulnerable children and their families. With an All-Star Honorary Committee bringing golden accolades to “The Midas Touch,” the children’s... - May 13, 2010 - Hillsides
L. Hunter Lovins to Keynote NC State Meeting on Innovations in Sustainability
Sustainable business authority and advocate L. Hunter Lovins will be the keynote speaker at the Center for Innovation Management Studies (CIMS) spring meeting Wednesday, May 26 at 7 p.m. at the Pavilion at the Angus Barn in Raleigh, NC. - May 13, 2010 - NC State College of Management, CIMS
Voicebrook Expands Pathology Team
Taps industry veteran, Rick Levine, to further strengthen its leadership in providing speech recognition solutions for Pathology. - May 12, 2010 - Voicebrook, Inc.