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HSBCAMPS and HSBCARES Partner with Non-Profit HOOPS 4 HOPE to Further Empower Youth in Disadvantaged Communities
HSBCAMPS Staff Join in the Fundraising Effort, Prepare for a Trip to South Africa in Summer 2010. - January 14, 2010 - HSBCAMPS
Web Courseworks and Clark Aldrich Chosen to Develop World Anti-Doping Agency’s Play True Generation Game
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) selected the Web Courseworks (WCW) team and simulation designer Clark Aldrich to design and develop a computer-based game for young athletes to learn about anti-doping. Following an open bid for tenders, WADA awarded WCW the development project. Web Courseworks,... - January 14, 2010 - Web Courseworks
New Year Plus Piyolet Equals Healthy Living - New Fitness DVDs Released in January
Piyolet releases two new fitness DVDs entitled "Intro to Piyolet" and "Body by Piyolet" expanding its Pi- PIlates, Yo-Yoga and Let-Ballet fusion format for the masses to enjoy. - January 13, 2010 - Piyolet, LLC
Rocks from the Moon and Mt. Everest Summit Headed to International Space Station
A piece of the Moon collected during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969 will have a new home on the International Space Station, along with a rock from the summit of Mt. Everest. Former astronaut and Challenger Center for Space Science Education Board Member Scott Parazynski, MD, presented both rocks... - January 13, 2010 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Wondershare Unveils Quiz Maker 3.2, be More Productive to Make Flash Quizzes
Wondershare announced the availability of QuizCreator 3.2, which highlights several new features including branching, Text-to-Speech, multiple hotspots, setting points by answers and much more. - January 13, 2010 - Wondershare Software
Free After-School Program Positively Touches the Lives of Over 25,000 students
Free after-school dance program has worked with over 25, 000 at-risk students in the US to teach the expressive art-form of dance. Students join the 10- or 20-week program for free, perform for their school and are eligible for ongoing scholarships. - January 13, 2010 - D.A.R.E. Dance
Bradley/Lambert, Inc. Gives Back to the Multiple Sclerosis Community
Bradley/Lambert, Inc. expanded their pro bono services, making significant contributions to the Southern California Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Bradley/Lambert, Inc. (BLI), an organizational performance and consulting firm, has provided custom-designed training on... - January 13, 2010 - Bradley Lambert
Federal Department Contracting Information Added to FARSmarterBids.com
FARSmarterBids.com offers federal department contracting resources, including 'Doing Business With' guides, spending forecasts, prime & subcontractor lists, Recovery Act information, and other resources to help companies bid on government contracts. - January 13, 2010 - FARSmarterBids
President Obama Announces New Funding for “Educate to Innovate” Program
Science and Teacher Mentor Awards also announced at White House Event. President Barack Obama announced new funding for the “Educate to Innovate” program during a White House event on January 6 that also honored educators from across the country for excellence in mathematics and science teaching and mentoring. - January 13, 2010 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
NASA Administrator Bolden Stresses Importance of Inspiration & Education
Remarks made during keynote address at American Astronomical Society Meeting: NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, Jr. stressed the importance of inspirational space exploration missions and education during his keynote address at the American Astronomical Society’s national meeting in Washington, DC on January 6. - January 13, 2010 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Pebble Learning Team Beefed Up by Zoo Keeper
Matthew Wheeler, ex University of Leicester Media Zoo, has joined Pebble Learning as ePortfolio Consultant. Pebble Learning's online Personal Learning System, PebblePad, is used worldwide. - January 13, 2010 - Pebble Learning
Science Teachers Conference Gets Boost from Chevron Corporation
Chevron Corporation has made a significant financial contribution to Texas Teachers. The Science Teachers Association of Texas announced Chevron as the presenting sponsor of the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching to be held November 11-13, 2010 in Houston, Texas. - January 13, 2010 - Science Teachers Association of Texas
Sagemont, a College Prep in Broward, Helps Students Go the Extra Mile in Planning for the Future
Sagemont offers students the opportunity to experience a taste of life in the real world before graduation. The Academic Internship Program provides students an edge in choosing a future career path. - January 13, 2010 - The Sagemont Schools
Every Kid Deserves to Hold a Frog
Tree Frog Treks would like 25,000 children in the San Francisco Bay Area to hold a frog, gecko, tortoise, snake, lizard, or bug. The purpose of this goal is to get children in touch with the environment and to create critical thinkers who will work to save, preserve, and maintain our home. The fate... - January 13, 2010 - Tree Frog Treks
Metal vs. Wood/Wood vs. Metal at The Cathedral Gallery
The Crucible’s art gallery in Oakland’s historic Cathedral Building announces its first exhibition of the new year. “Metal vs. Wood/ Wood vs. Metal” is a group exhibition “showdown” featuring new works of art of metal and/or wood. Encompassing a diversity of techniques, such as joinery, carving, turning, welding, forging, pouring, and machining, Metal vs. Wood showcases work that pushes the boundaries of what these materials have to offer. Opening Reception January 21st 6-9PM. - January 13, 2010 - The Crucible
The Crucible Forges a Stronger Organization in 2010
After a decade of making industrial and fine art accessible to the Bay Area, Founder Michael Sturtz transitions to Creative Director, as Kathleen Brown comes on board as Interim Executive Director. - January 13, 2010 - The Crucible
CPLP Knowledge Exam Prep Online Facilitated Course from the Owl's Ledge CPLP Mastery Series Starts January 2010
Trish Uhl, a Certified Professional in Learning & Performance (CPLP), a Training Magazine Top Young Trainer award recipient, and the founder & CEO of Owl's Ledge LLC collaborates with other CPLPs to launch the CPLP Mastery Series. The CPLP Mastery Series focuses on helping working learning & performance professionals to be successful in the CPLP credentialing process. - January 12, 2010 - Owl's Ledge LLC
Afribiz Launches OpenBizMarket to Reveal the Real Picture of Business in Africa
Africa is a vast continent with vast resources, including people and information. Information and “people” resources are particularly undertapped when speaking of doing business or investing in Africa. Afribiz recognizes the ability of people and information to catalyze business and... - January 12, 2010 - Afribiz/Conceptualee, Inc.
New York Charter Parents Association Launches the First One-Stop Charter Application Center
New York Charter Parents Association (NYCPA) is launching the first one-stop application center for parents seeking to apply to charter schools. For the first time, public school parents have a centralized walk-in location where they can consult with a NYCPA parent leader and apply to a charter... - January 12, 2010 - New York Charter Parents Association
Olympian and Leading MMA Conditioning Coach Martin Rooney Joins the Faculty of the MMA Conditioning Association
The Mixed Martial Arts industry gets another feather in its cap with the creation of the MMA Conditioning Association and standardization of strength and conditioning protocol for its athletes. - January 11, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
SAT Preparation Group, Parkland, FL, Presents “The Ultimate SAT and College Admissions Seminar,” Free to Broward County Students and Parents in Coral Springs, FL
SAT Preparation Group, a South Florida company based in Parkland that specializes in coaching students how to succeed in the classroom, on the SAT test, and in life, is partnering with International College Counselors to present “The Ultimate SAT and College Admissions Seminar”, free to... - January 10, 2010 - SAT Preparation Group
Urban Fire Announces New Classes Starting in January
Coming straight off a successful Christmas Showcase in December, Urban Fire Dance Studio has started the new year by adding three new classes. - January 10, 2010 - Urban Fire Dance Studio
Payless Shoes 4 Kids Donates 100 Shoes to Los Angeles Charity
Selected as a partner in the Payless Shoes 4 Kids program, Hillsides received one hundred $15 gift certificates for shoes to give to families living in Los Angeles County that are in crisis and have financial hardship. “Each Holiday season, Hillsides provides support, relief and safe places... - January 10, 2010 - Hillsides
Acuity Institute Launches New Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training Program
Acuity Institute, one of the industry’s most acclaimed Lean Six Sigma training and certification providers, is pleased to announce the release of an interactive, results-focused online Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt training course. This course has been designed to teach Lean Six Sigma... - January 10, 2010 - Acuity Institute
Institute of Design and Construction (IDC) to Hold Information Sessions on January 13th and 16th
Attendees Can Explore Careers in Architecture and Construction. - January 10, 2010 - Institute of Design & Construction
Lose Weight Get in Shape; Fitness4Her Makes New Years Resolution to Help Others Keep Theirs
After repeatedly making the same resolution year after year, to lose weight and get in shape, women around the world start to see it as an elusive dream. According to an internationally acclaimed women's fitness trainer, it doesn't have to be. - January 10, 2010 - Fitness4Her, Inc.
Naples Invitational Art Fest Brings Area Residents, Artists Together to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
Some of the nation’s finest artists will descend on Naples’ Fleishmann Park for the 13th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest to be held on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30 and 31 at Fleischmann Park, 1200 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. - January 10, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
North American Seminars Inc. Release 2010 Dates for A Master Clinicians Approach to Advanced Concepts in Examination and Treatment of the Shoulder Complex
North American Seminars Inc release 2010 for the physical therapy continuing education course, A Master Clinicians Approach to Advanced Concepts in Examination and Treatment of the Shoulder Complex. This course will be present to physical therapists and occupational therapists in Pennsylvannia, Nevada, Illinois, Colorado, Maryland, Oregon, North Carolina and Florida. - January 09, 2010 - North American Seminars
Paul S. Manning of Renaissance Fitness Studio and Wellness Center is Proud to Announce Catherine Rowe as His Newest Onsite Personal Trainer
Renaissance Fitness Studio of Newport, Rhode Island offers personal training by appointment only. An upscale fitness facility with fireplace and wall fountain, Paul Manning owner adds to his staff. - January 09, 2010 - Renaissance Fitness Newport
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association Offers Fitness Career Diversity and Support in a Down Economy
Personal trainers and fitness professionals find that breaking out of the norm is the fastest path to fitness career success - January 09, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Lady Gaga Beats Other Influencers as Key Fashion Icon
The latest poll results from WGSN (www.wgsn.com), the world authority on current and future style trends, revealed Lady Gaga to be the biggest celebrity influence on fashion at the moment. The singer won more votes than the other four nominees combined to lead with a 55% share of the... - January 09, 2010 - WGSN
Premier Event to Promote International Computer Game Development
The Global Game Jam is the premier event promoting international game development and teamwork has grown to include 112 venues in 30 countries. Miami University will be the only host location Cincinnati/Lexington area. Teams of participants age 16-35 will be working to create the next great independent video game in a single weekend. Participants are involved in a game-making binge, eating, sleeping, and working at the event. - January 09, 2010 - Global Game Jam: Miami University
SyberWorks Learning Management Systems Partners with Focus Compliance & Validation Services to Provide FDA Computer Validation Training
SyberWorks Learning Management Systems today announced a marketing partnership with Focus Compliance & Validation Services, Inc, a privately held, FDA compliance and validation consulting company. Focus Compliance & Validation Services (Focus CVS) is devoted to offering regulatory compliance, validation, and process engineering services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industry. - January 09, 2010 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Wall Raising & Field Dedication Mark Major Milestones in Pacific Ridge School’s Expansion Into an Energy-Efficient Campus
Contractors and Cranes Headed to Carlsbad for Wall Raising Spectacle, While Students and the Local Community Excitedly Gathered for a Ceremonial Kick-Off on the New Athletic Field - January 09, 2010 - Pacific Ridge School
2009 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry to Lecture at University of Houston
Professor Ada Yonath, the 2009 Laureate in Chemistry, will discuss "The Amazing Ribosome" in a lecture at noon, Jan. 15 in the Rockwell Pavilion of the M.D. Anderson Library on the University of Houston (UH) campus. The event is sponsored by the Texas Learning and Computation Center at... - January 09, 2010 - University of Houston
Japplis Releases Version 2.0 of Its Photo Editor Named Decoration
Japplis has released Decoration 2.0. Decoration is an application specialized in applying effects to photo albums. This version especially adds preconfigured effects. - January 09, 2010 - Japplis
New Financial Management for IT Service Solution Delivers Cost Optimization for IT Organizations
KEDAR Information Technologies, a leading provider of IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL™) consulting services and certification training, today announced a new solution that help CIOs optimize IT costs and establish a service-based costing method that financially demonstrates the value of IT to... - January 08, 2010 - KEDAR Information Technologies, Inc.
Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Association Launched to Answer the Call for a More Structured Strength and Conditioning Protocol for Fighters
The MMA Conditioning Association adds the science to the knockout and the tap out. - January 08, 2010 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
WGSN Chosen as Trend Partner for Exclusive Pitti Uomo 77 Menswear Trade Event
WGSN the leading trend forecasting service for the fashion and design industry has been chosen as the preferred trend forecaster for the largest trade event dedicated exclusively to menswear – Pitti Uomo. The 77th Version of Pitti Immagine Uomo to be held at the historical Fortezza da Basso... - January 08, 2010 - WGSN
Salt Lake City Sales Training Company Offers Free Workshop
The Business Performance Group (BPG), a Salt Lake City, Utah based sales training and consulting company, is holding a public workshop on February 10, 2010. It is free for those who pre-register by February 5th. After February 5th the cost is $99. The focus of the workshop is “Achieving Your Personal Best” with topics such as goal setting, time management, and how to bring balance back to your life. - January 08, 2010 - The Business Performance Group
A Day of Inspiration and Motivation: Advocis’ The Time is Now
The Time is Now is not only the name of the event hosted by Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada, but it is also the rallying cry to energize and inspire financial services practitioners for the year ahead. Held in Toronto on January 15, 2010, more than 700 financial advisors and... - January 08, 2010 - Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada
Growing Stars Launches One-Month, Risk-Free, Online Tutoring Trial Offer
With One-Month of Risk-Free Online Tutoring, customers get eight scheduled tutoring sessions (two per week), everyday homework help, an Initial Assessment Test, access to Growing Stars Classroom Software, and periodic conferences with Growing Stars’ Academic Directors. The customer needs to pay only if completely satisfied at the end of the one-month risk-free trial period. This offer comes with absolutely no long-term contracts. - January 08, 2010 - Growing Stars Inc.
Dig This® Announces Franchise Opportunities
Distinctive heavy equipment play arena business model now available to entrepreneurs - January 08, 2010 - Dig This
Top Vancouver Acting School, the Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts, Now Offers Classes On-Line for Free
Simon Longmore, Founder of Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts, has created a new free website that teaches acting via acting video tutorials aptly named FreeActingTips.net. - January 08, 2010 - Vancouver Academy Of Dramatic Arts
The e-Learning Lingo Podcast Show Discusses “Unicasting”
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, today announces the next episode of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series, about a tool used in technology, “Unicasting.” - January 08, 2010 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Long Beach Graduation Supply Company Donates Thousands of Tshirts to the Homeless
Rhyme University, a manufacturer of preschool and kindergarten graduation caps and gowns, donated over 2,400 new t-shirts and sweatshirts to a Collette's Children Home - a homeless shelter for women and children in Southern California. As school apparel manufacturers for teachers, students and... - January 08, 2010 - Rhyme University
Tutors International, Providers of Private Tutors for Home Schooling, Supports Government Registration and Offers Help to Homeschooling Families
Tutors International has spoken out in support of government plans to register home schooling families in the UK, and outlines plans to help families with the registration process. - January 07, 2010 - Tutors International
Strategy Praxis™ Institute Launches Strategy Blog
The Strategy Praxis™ Institute has launched a strategy blog at http://strategypraxis.blogspot.com/ where the Institute will be posting informative short articles on a variety of topics related to strategy and geared especially for entrepreneurs and business professionals. - January 07, 2010 - Strategy Praxis Institute
CCI College Search Will Align Your Interests with the Right College or University
CCI helps students find the best course with their college of choice. By obtaining the required college search and the appropriate educational institution students are now able to make sound choices that will affect their lives deeply. - January 07, 2010 - CCI - College Course Information
Reproductive Medicine Courses in Mumbai, India
Embryology Academy for Research & Training in Mumbai is an IVF training Centre / institute in the field of assisted reproductive technologies offers Short course and hands on training. EART is recognized research institute for IVF Training Programme for IVF / ICSI / ART Micromanipulation, Reproductive Medicine located in Mumbai, India, Asia. - January 07, 2010 - Embryology Academy for Research & Training