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Poole Productions Releases Volume 2 of the Educational DVD Series, Let's Learn Spanish with Frank & Paco
This is the 2nd installment in the award winning series for children. Volume 2 has chapters titled My Day, My Body, My Feelings. The content for the Frank and Paco series was carefully planned and researched by former FOX 26 Chief Meteorologist Cecilia Sinclair and a team of professionals including two bilingual educators and a linguist. Go to www.frankandpaco.com to learn more. - October 22, 2009 - Poole Productions LLC
Babbel.com Receives Funding from Berlin and the EU
Online language learning platform secures around 1 Million Euros for the expansion of technology and content through 2011. - October 22, 2009 - Babbel.com
SMARTHINKING Completes 2 Millionth Online Tutoring Session
SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in online tutoring and best practices for online academic support has completed its 2 millionth tutoring session. Having just celebrated its 10th anniversary, SMARTHINKING provides online academic solutions that improve student... - October 22, 2009 - SMARTHINKING
Fusion Academy & Learning Center Los Angeles Announces Board of Advisors
Local Professionals to Serve on Board for One-to-One Private School Opening in March 2010 - October 22, 2009 - Fusion Academy & Learning Center
SyberWorks LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast Looks at SCORM and Learning Management System Communication Flows
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System (LMS) industry, today announces the next episode in their LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast Series: “SCORM and Learning Management System Communication Flows.” - October 22, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
New CPR Application for the iPhone Launched by Code Red, LLC
Code Red is releasing an IPhone application to assist the lay rescuer with CPR. The application is fully interactive and utilizes the movement and breathing functions of the IPhone and ITouch. - October 22, 2009 - Code Red, LLC
Adrian Collins is the Newest ActionCOACH in Bristol, U.K.
An award-winner, Adrian Collins is excited to join ActionCOACH and put his coaching and mentoring skills to good use. - October 22, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Don Butler Will Help Business Owners Overcome Their Challenges and Achieve Goals as an ActionCOACH
Don Butler’s ability to form relationships with people and skills attained from previous coaching roles influenced his decision to join ActionCOACH. - October 22, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Education Connection Stands Ready to Meet Growing Online Education Demand
As the job market becomes more competitive, more people are turning to online education. Education Connection’s Web site and College Matching Tool are specially designed to help these potential students to make an informed decision about their education. - October 22, 2009 - Education Connection
FinanceDog Launches Website, Financial IQ Test and Training Modules
FinanceDog has rolled out their new website at www.financedog.com offering individuals and businesses assessment tools and training modules to help managers better understand corporate finance. The launch of the website coincides with a new study published in the Harvard Business Review this month... - October 22, 2009 - FinanceDog
Jean-Yves David Looks Forward to Helping Business Achieve Their Goals as an ActionCOACH
Jean-Yves David is the newest ActionCOACH in France after working as an executive for raw material suppliers of the chemical industry for the last 25-plus years. - October 22, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Business Coach and Entrepreneur Joins the ActionCOACH Team
Paul Wildrick to help CEOs and business owners develop key leadership and management skills. - October 22, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Turning the Tide of Political Violence Against Innocent People in South Africa
Project Gateway, a social outreach of churches formed to meet the needs of and empower the disadvantaged, was recently included in ActionCOACH’s Coaching for a Cause pro bono coaching program by Patrick Greenway. - October 22, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Holiday Gift 09: Investing in the Future
Trends are proving parents want value, education and quality in what they buy for their children, even if parents are cutting back, they are still willing to splurge on items they believe will help their children build skills for the future - October 22, 2009 - Prosperity4Kids, Inc.
Listen to Sarah Ober Discuss Her Career as an Accountant on New Episode of "Ear on Careers" Podcast Series
In this episode of "Ear on Careers," Sarah Ober discusses her route to becoming an accountant. - October 22, 2009 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
Top-Tier Tutoring's Co-Founder Named Chair of Casino Royale, the North Essex Chamber of Commerce 40th Anniversary Celebration
The North Essex Chamber of Commerce is celebrating turning 40 by hosting Casino Royale on November 12, 2009 at il Tulipano in Cedar Grove, NJ. Rhonda Rivera of Top-Tier Tutoring has been named the Chairperson of this event. - October 22, 2009 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
TheAcademy.com Announces Reseller Agreement with ITC Learning
Strategic alliance provides TheAcademy.com with multiple libraries of high quality industrial skills courses, offering customers real time solutions for online training. - October 22, 2009 - TheAcademy.com
Posh Fitness Launches New Website for Celebrity Personal Training in NYC
New York personal training company, Posh Fitness has announced the launch of a brand new website making it easier for their clients to access a celebrity personal trainer. The website details the services and programs provided by the firm. - October 21, 2009 - PoshFitness.com
Empire Medical Training Newest Addition Private Aesthetic Training - at the Physicians Office
Empire Medical Training with the newest concept for Aesthetic medicine. Empire travels to the physician and provides private aesthetic training at the physician’s office. - October 21, 2009 - Empire Medical Training
DeVry Switches to EQUELLA to Power Content Development
The Learning Edge North America today announced that DeVry Inc. (NYSE:DV) has selected EQUELLA, the award-winning digital repository, to power content development for curriculum across the organization. DeVry Inc. is a global provider of educational services and the parent organization for DeVry... - October 21, 2009 - The Learning Edge International
Lavin Lacrosse Partners with the Upstate 150 Lacrosse Camp for 2009
Lavin Lacrosse has joined forces with the Upstate 150 Lacrosse Camp for the summer of 2009. The Upstate Lacrosse Camp was started by Coach Sean Pearce in 2005 and has grown exponentially ever since. The addition of Lavin Lacrosse as the premier camp sponsor will provide Upstate 150 with the resources to grow and expand into areas never before reached. - October 21, 2009 - Lavin Lacrosse
The Learning Edge International Wins Third Consecutive ICT Award
The Learning Edge International has won the 2009 Tasmanian Government Information and Communications Technology Award, at this year’s Tasmanian Export Awards. It is the third consecutive year in which the company has been recognised as Tasmania’s leading ICT exporter. The awards, a... - October 21, 2009 - The Learning Edge International
New! Professor Teaches® Windows 7 by Individual Software
Professor Teaches® Windows 7 Training Released by Individual Software Just in Time for Microsoft’s October Release of the New Operating Systems. Training for Windows 7 Includes Internet Explorer 8 & PC Security Fundamentals. - October 21, 2009 - Individual Software
Delivering on the Strategy Promise
Beyond Strategy provides what is currently missing for leaders after they craft the corporate strategy---a framework to guide them and the specific actions they must take as a leader in strategy implementation. - October 21, 2009 - John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pte Ltd
California Rock Camp (CRC) Announces End-of-Year Sales Campaign for Bands & Individuals
Now more adult intermediate rock musicians worldwide can afford to come to Hollywood to experience a fun 4 day / 3 night camp with the launching of CRC’s year-end promotion. - October 21, 2009 - California Rock Camp
Mental Game Breakthrough Ends Golfers First Tee Jitters
Recent breakthrough in the application of mind/body knowledge leads to a simple, yet instantly effective technique for eliminating nerves in a golfer’s game. Whether it's 1st tee jitters or full blown performance anxiety. - October 21, 2009 - Mental Game Technologies
Understanding and Managing ADHD in Children and Adolescents
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome presents this no-cost webinar on Oct. 28th - October 21, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Orange & Bronze Software Labs Inc. Joins SpringOne 2GX
Leading enterprise software development company Orange & Bronze Software Labs Inc. participates in this year's SpringOne 2GX happening right at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, from October 19 to 22. - October 21, 2009 - Orange & Bronze Software Labs
Society of Education Consultants Reports 20% Rise in Membership, Appoints Marketing Officer to Respond to Increased Publicity
The Society of Education Consultants has reported a 20% rise in membership since autumn 2008, necessitating the appointment of a marketing officer. - October 21, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
Marketing Magician Re-Elected to Birmingham Chamber Council
Stefan Drew, the man the BBC introduce as the Marketing Magician, has been re-elected for a second three term as a member of Birmingham Chamber of Commerce’s Council. Elected by the membership of over 3500 based in around Birmingham, UK, Stefan has also been the Chamber’s SME... - October 21, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
The UOC - Open University of Catalonia - the Global Online University - Research Seminar on Interaction Between Technology and Society
The researcher from the University of Oslo's Computer Engineering Department Irene Olaussen and UOC IN3 research institute visiting professors Israel Rodríguez and Daniel López are to offer a research seminar entitled Tracing Transitions: an ANT (Actor-Network Theory) Approach to the Study of Political Practice. The seminar is to take place on 21 and 22 October at the IN3 building (Av. del Canal s/n, Castelldefels). - October 21, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
Train2Game Joins with Befordshire University
University adopts Train 2 Game’s ‘industry focused’ training program. - October 21, 2009 - Train2Game
Whig National Committee Officially Returns to DC, Announces Two More Congressional Candidates
Initially founded by Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, the Modern Whig Party continues to build its national presence. - October 21, 2009 - Whig National Committee
Conveyant Systems, Inc. and Twisted Pair Solutions Announce Solution Developer Partner Relationship
Conveyant Systems, Inc., the telecommunications industry leading supplier of PC-based Attendant Console applications, and Twisted Pair Solutions, a pioneer in unified communications and the developer of WAVE® software technology, announced they have signed an Agreement for the resale and... - October 21, 2009 - Conveyant Systems, Inc.
NACON Consulting, LLC Appoints Blackboard Veteran Kent Leonard COO
NACON Consulting, LLC, a provider of Distance Learning Training Solutions and Information Technology Services today announced the appointment of Blackboard veteran Kent Leonard as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), to support the organization’s continued growth and global expansion. - October 21, 2009 - NACON Consulting, LLC
Five Tips for Raising a Reader
Early literacy skills are one of the most important factors in determining a child’s success in school, and adults play an important role in encouraging children’s literacy skills. Yet often there is confusion about what is involved in fostering early literacy skills. “What better... - October 21, 2009 - Wake County SmartStart
Tom Joyner Foundation Receives $10k Donation from Newell Rubbermaid for Clark Atlanta Scholars
The Tom Joyner Foundation(r) has received a $10,000 donation from Newell Rubbermaid, the global marketer for Rubbermaid®, Sharpie®, Graco®, Calphalon®, Irwin® and Paper Mate®. - October 21, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Ultimate Body Boot Camp Benefit Workout for Animals in Need. Rapid Fat Loss Workout for Free with Donation.
Ultimate Body Boot Camp is sponsoring Scottsdale Strays Animals Rescue, a non-profit organization that is funded 100% with donations. They help save and rehome dogs, cats, goats and pot-bellied pigs. Ultimate Body Boot Camp will be offering a free one-hour long boot camp workout in exchange for your donation to the rescue. - October 21, 2009 - Ultimate Body Boot Camp, LLC
Examville.com Launches New Features to Make Test Preparation and Tutoring Affordable for Everyone
Examville.com, a global online supplemental education platform, launched its new and improved site with enhanced features for social learning. Features such as live online classes and extra-help sessions, unlimited standardized practice tests, downloadable study aids, homework help and much more provide a highly affordable alternative to expensive educational extras. - October 20, 2009 - Examville.com, LLC
Wheaton College Invites Sheehan Training to do Nutrition Presentation
Tom Sheehan and LeAnna Brown, owners of Sheehan Personal Training in Foxboro, MA, have agreed to deliver a nutrition presentation at Wheaton College on November 4. This presentation will provide students with an understanding of which foods are most dangerous to eat, and will explain what happens... - October 20, 2009 - Sheehan Personal Training
Spiritual Comedian Beth Lapides of Un-Cabaret Performs in Santa Monica
Spiritual comedian and LA Yoga columnist Beth Lapides performs "100% Happy 88% of the Time", Sunday, Oct. 25, 7:30 @ Writers Boot Camp, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave, LA 90404. Beth combines funny stories, spiritual insights, relationship advice, late-breaking news from edge science, and a road map for navigating these rapidly-changing times - all in one thought-provoking night of evolutionary entertainment. - October 20, 2009 - Un-Cabaret Multi-Media
CommLab India Partners with eLearning for Kids
CommLab India, a veteran in developing custom eLearning courses has recently tied up with eLearning for kids, the global non-profit foundation to develop eLearning courses on various subjects for kids across the world. It will also translate and localize existing courses into a host of other languages to reach more kids. - October 20, 2009 - CommLab India
Nebraska PTA Holds 86th Annual Convention
The 86th Annual Convention of the Nebraska Parent Teacher Association was held in Bellevue, Nebraska on October 10th, 2009. In attendance were delegates representing 100 PTA units, the Nebraska PTA State Board and the National PTA President Elect, Betsy Landers. Attendees heard from Betsy Landers... - October 20, 2009 - Nebraska PTA
ITWorx Unveils AuthorExpert – An Interactive Authoring Tool for Creating and Publishing Learning Content
ITWorx announced today the release of AuthorExpert, a desktop authoring tool that enables teachers to create interactive e-learning content easily within a very short time frame and at a reduced cost. - October 20, 2009 - ITWorx
Make Money and Help the Economy
A new business platform has been created to partner small businesses with venture capital, angel investors, and other resources. In honor of the launch of their website, BC-OnDemand.com has made it possible for individuals and groups to make money helping businesses list their needs. - October 19, 2009 - EmacScholarship.com
K2 Software to Support Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 and Other Upcoming Microsoft Releases
K2, a Microsoft Gold Certified ISV partner, today announced planned support in its products for the upcoming releases of Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2010 and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010. K2 blackpearl and K2 blackpoint software have long had industry-best depth of... - October 19, 2009 - K2
Contest Challenges Users to Tell "Scariest Freaking Story Ever"
The Scariest Stories you know or can imagine are being requested at ClassesAndCareers.com for a contest to win an Amazon Kindle. Contest ends midnight on October 31 and voting ends November 7. - October 19, 2009 - Classes and Careers
Irregular Spanish Verbs; Providing Information About Online Courses for the Spanish Language Beginner
If you want to learn Spanish there are many online courses available that will help you learn how to speak Spanish quickly and effectively in the comfort of your own home. Research is important as you need to choose the right online Spanish course that is suited to you. - October 19, 2009 - Irregular Spanish Verbs
Raising Public Value Through Government Performance Management
ITWorx released today a Business Intelligence service offering for governments in the MENA region – ITWorx Government Performance Management (GPM). - October 19, 2009 - ITWorx
StepfamilySystems Places Financing for Its Non-Profit Division in the Can
StepfamilySystems .com is developing a non-profit division to support stepfamilies that cannot afford to pay for the services they want and need from StepfamilySystems or any other service they might desire. However, due to its non-profit nature bankers have no interest in providing funding. As a... - October 18, 2009 - StepfamilySystems.com