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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
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
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
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
Digital Forensics Magazine Sponsors Information Technologists Company (ITC) Cybercrime & Forensics Workshop
Information Technologists Company hosts Cybercrime and Forensics Workshop from where Digital Forensics Magazine reports on the success of the event. The workshop focused on emerging challenges that the City of London faces around the complex issue of cyber crime & forensics future strategies. - October 18, 2009 - Digital Forensics Magazine
Milestone Publication for Informa's Highly-Regarded Book Series
Informa Healthcare is celebrating the 200th volume of one of its most popular books series, Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences. The milestone publication - International Pharmaceutical Product Registration, Second Edition written by Anthony C. Cartwright and Dr. Brian R. Matthews – is one... - October 18, 2009 - Informa Healthcare
Simutech Releases New Version of Troubleshooting Industrial Controls
Troubleshooting Industrial Controls V1.5 is electrical simulation training software designed to develop advanced skills for troubleshooting all types of industrial control systems. - October 18, 2009 - Simutech Multimedia Inc.
Pasadena Foster Care Children’s Charity Drops, Covers, & Holds on
Students and Local Charity Participate in the Great SoCal ShakeOut Drill - October 18, 2009 - Hillsides
The UOC - Open University of Catalonia - the Global Online University – Management of Language Diversity in the Classroom, Under Debate with Expert John Edwards
Professor of psychology at St Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia, Canada, John Edwards is to talk about Management of Language Diversity in the Classroom: What Teachers (and Others) Should Know on Monday, 19 October. The lecture, organised by the Linguamón-UOC Chair in Multilingualism, is to take place at the headquarters of the Catalan College of Doctors and Graduates of Philosophy and Letters (Rambla Catalunya 8) at 6pm. - October 18, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
Convergence Training Introduces Online MSHA Part 46 Surface Miner Training System
In response to continuous customer requests for online training tools, Convergence Training, a division of Capstone Technology, is proud to announce that their award-winning Surface Miner Training is now available via an Internet-based training management system. The new Surface Miner Training... - October 18, 2009 - Convergence Training
Sue Chase Harmon to Speak on Egyptian Art at Adelphi University on November 1, 2009
The Friends of the Adelphi University Library is set to host its 14th Annual Fall Art Lecture with Sue Chase Harmon of the Brooklyn Museum of Art speaking on “Art for Eternity: Masterworks from Ancient Egypt.” The event will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. in the Ruth S. Harley University Center’s Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. The event is free and open to the public. - October 18, 2009 - Adelphi University
Jargon Media LLC: New Publishing and Editing Company to Launch October 18th
With offices based in Albuquerque and London, the international start-up company will work with students and professionals seeking editorial assistance. The business also plans to pursue publishing endeavors. Whether they’re editing the written word or publishing it, Jargon Media LLC upholds the English language, one sentence at a time. Enter Jargon Media LLC, an editing and publishing company launching on October 18, 2009. - October 18, 2009 - Jargon Media LLC
"We're Wild About Champions" Wins 2nd Place Austin Board of Realtors 2009 Realty Roundup Gets the Champions School of Real Estate Touch
Champions School of Real Estate made a "wild" impression at the 2009 Austin Board of Realtors (ABOR) Realty Roundup on Wednesday, October 7, with its jungle themed booth winning 2nd place. "We had a lot of fun with the theme "We're Wild About Champions", and we got to talk... - October 18, 2009 - Champions School of Real Estate
Women on the Streets of Dublin
Focus Ireland, one of the leading national charities offering housing and support services to the homeless in Ireland aims to increase revenue to maintain an increase in the demand for its services though pro bono business coaching. - October 18, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Business Coaching to Help Non-Profit See the Bigger Picture
Pro bono coaching will help Australia’s only major stand-alone kids’ film festival, Little Big Shots ride out major challenges caused by the economic recession. - October 18, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Riding with No Limits: Engineering Innovations for the Disabled Taken to New Heights
A paraplegic’s wish to ride a motorbike led to a foundation that builds engineering innovations for people with disabilities. With the help of pro bono business coaching, the Dreamfit Foundation will be able to further sustain its rapid growth. - October 18, 2009 - ActionCOACH
WGSN Partners with Japan Fashion Week
WGSN (www.wgsn.com), the world authority on current and future style trends joins the list of prestigious partners for the upcoming Japan Fashion Week, Tokyo from the 19th – 25th October. WGSN’s first appearance at the comprehensive fashion week in Japan will be celebrated by 8... - October 17, 2009 - WGSN
Safety Unlimited, Inc. Adds 4 More Courses in Spanish Leads the Industry in Spanish Coursework
As part of their ongoing effort to offer high quality OSHA training in Spanish, Safety Unlimited, Inc. has added 4 more online courses to their master list at SafetyUnlimited.com. Specifically, Spanish-speaking Students can now take the 40 hour, 32 hour, 24 hour, and 8 hour versions of the HAZWOPER... - October 17, 2009 - Safety Unlimited, Inc.
The e-Learning Lingo Podcast Looks at “Keyhole Strategy”
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 learning theory, “keyhole strategy.” - October 17, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Harvard JLIC Director Chosen as a Jewish Community Hero
Rabbanit Sharon Weiss-Greenberg is the Director of The Seif Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus at Harvard University and the first Orthodox Jewish female chaplain Harvard's history. She was chosen as a semi-finalist in the United Jewish Communities' Jewish Community Hero contest. Over 500,000 votes were cast for the contest with over 400 contestants in the running. - October 17, 2009 - Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus at Harvard University
OTC Foundation Receives Lead Gift from Carol Jones
The OTC Foundation, the fund-raising arm of Ozarks Technical Community College, received a lead gift from Carol Jones, Founder of Carol Jones Realtors and the recipient of the 2009 OTC Excellence in Business award. - October 17, 2009 - Ozarks Technical Community College
Fitness for Living Secures Indoor Astroturf Field for Winter Boot Camps
The snow may be falling outside but participants of Fitness For Living’s Boot Camps will be working up a sweat running, bounding and lunging their way to fitness fun on a vibrant green field of grass this winter. Fitness For Living, best known for their warm-weather outdoor camps, is proud to announce that they have secured one of Boulder County’s premiere indoor fields for a series of five-week winter Boot Camps. From November to March, adults can beat the winter chill and shed a few pounds. - October 17, 2009 - Fitness For Living Boot Camps
Oshyn, Inc. Helps Businesses Maximize Investment of Open Text Web Solutions
First in a Series of White Papers that Focus on Implementation Best Practices for the Popular Content Management System - October 17, 2009 - Oshyn, Inc.
The UOC - Open University of Catalonia - The Global Online University - Research Seminar on Online Learning Conversations
Expert in learning interaction and Research Fellow at the UOC's IN3 research institute, Jakko van der Pol, offered a research seminar entitled Facilitating Online Learning Conversations. The seminar, organised by the UOC, took place on 8 October at the IN3 building (Av. del Canal Olímpic s/n, Castelldefels), from 10.30am to 12.30pm. - October 17, 2009 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
Motivational Speaker Launches an Internet Radio Show for Young Leaders
The Gift – A Conversation About Serving Others is an inspiring interactive one hour show focusing on leadership development. - October 17, 2009 - RobertPruitt.Com
Growth Phase Brings Managed Learning Service In-House
CourseMonster, the UK's leading training course directory, bring their Managed Learning Service in-house to support demand. - October 17, 2009 - CourseMonster
CMR Institute: Ethics, Compliance Education Key to BioPharm Industry’s Strategic Goals
Proactive ethics and compliance training benefits long-range goals when part of corporate culture. - October 17, 2009 - CMR Institute
Airtime Sports and Southampton Kitesurfing Centre Committed to Keeping South Coast Kiteboarding Safe
Airtime Sports, a Lee-on-Solent based retail store, and the Southampton Kitesurfing Centre have committed themselves to nurturing the growing local kiteboard scene in Hampshire. - October 17, 2009 - Airtime Sports
Dynamic Homeschooling Duo Brings You a Unit Study Metamorphosis
The Old Schoolhouse® announces an innovative new E-Learning resource for homeschoolers—the Download N Go™ series. - October 17, 2009 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
Finally a Book to Help Students Read Original Chinese Literature
Author, Kevin Nadolny, has published "Capturing Chinese: Short Stories From Lu Xun’s Nahan", an original approach to help students read Chinese literature without the usual frustration of looking up obscure characters, misunderstanding historical events, and not knowing the background of the story. - October 17, 2009 - Capturing Chinese Publications LLC
Midway College Announces Findings of Study on Generational Attitudes in the Workplace
For the last 18 months, several faculty members at Midway College have surveyed and interviewed more than 800 Central Kentucky employees from 17 different organizations. The purpose of the study, called Generational Cohorts and Their Attitudes Toward Work Related Issues in Central Kentucky, was to... - October 16, 2009 - Midway College
Win Prizes with Student Scavenger Contest 2009
ClassesAndCareers.com is hosting a Student Scavenger contest being held until midnight on October 31st, 2009. The easiest way to enter this contest is to comment on the blog answering the question: "What do you do to get free food?" - October 16, 2009 - Classes and Careers
PC Pro and IT PRO Launches New Training Service in Partnership with CourseMonster®
PC Pro and IT PRO the UK’s leading technology news & reviews sites for technology professionals, today announced the formation of a strategic partnership to launch their new, direct-to-consumer training solution provision; PC Pro Training (www.pcprotraining.co.uk) and IT PRO Training (www. - October 16, 2009 - CourseMonster
Coventry Businesses Learn Marketing Skills
Some of Coventry’s best businesses should become much better after attending a recent Top Tips seminar held in the town. Twenty seven business people and business advisors from the local and county councils as well as staff from the Chamber of Commerce attended a Top Ten Marketing Tips seminar run by Stefan Drew. - October 16, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Chicago Karate Kids to Perform at Fundraiser for Scholarships and Violence Prevention Outreach
Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP, to Challenge Students with 1,000 Punches and 1,000 Kicks at Punch & Kick-a-Thon - October 16, 2009 - Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP
Online GCP Training in Spanish
Infonetica has completed a Spanish version of its ICH-GCP training in response to growing popularity of ICH-GCP certification both in Europe and South America. - October 16, 2009 - Infonetica Ltd
Page Crawford Fehling Joins Greenroom Communications
Greenroom Communications LLC (www.visitthegreenroom.com), a media coaching firm in Raleigh, has announced that Page Crawford Fehling has joined as director of professional development. Fehling is a third generation consultant with 15 years of experience in training and media. During her career,... - October 16, 2009 - Greenroom Communications
"Care Fest" to Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation
Kids ‘R’ Kids Schools of Quality Learning in Cary, Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (www.kidsrkidscary.com) have announced that they will host “Care Fest,” a family festival, at NetSports in Morrisville on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. In addition to a... - October 16, 2009 - Kids R Kids
RedVector/University of Tennessee Build Up Exclusive Certificate Program with New Course for Architects and Engineers
RedVector, Inc., the leading provider of online education for the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industries, and the University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design are pleased to announce a new addition to the prestigious University of Tennessee Online Certificate in Sustainable Design and Green Buildings program with “Green Design: Introduction to High Performance Building Design.” - October 16, 2009 - RedVector
Unique New Music School Opens in Pensacola, Florida: Gulf Coast School of Rock Brings Performance-Based Music Instruction to the Northwest Florida Area
Jim Brown, a professional touring musician with 15 years of experience in performing and teaching music, has established the Gulf Coast School of Rock at 1010 N. 12th Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, to teach guitar, voice, drums and bass lessons to both adult and youth students. This music school... - October 16, 2009 - Gulf Coast School of Music
SyberWorks Media Center Presents a New Article: “Web 3.0, Schmeb 3.0”
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System (LMS) industry, today announces an article available in the SyberWorks Online Media Center: “Web 3.0, Schmeb 3.0,” by Stuart Campbell, Director of Software Development for SyberWorks, Inc. - October 16, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
ACHS Announces 2009 ‘Be Part of the Solution’ Video Contest Winner
American College of Healthcare Sciences announces that Moses Untulan, a 21-year-old Vancouver, WA resident and student in the ACHS Associate of Applied Sciences in Complementary Alternative Medicine degree program, is the winner of the ACHS 2009 Be Part of the Solution video contest. Moses will be... - October 16, 2009 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
Howard Payne University Offers a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership Online
Howard Payne University now offers a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership completely online. The degree is designed for teachers who want to advance their knowledge and skills and become certified principals in the State of Texas. - October 16, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Intimacy Expert Carla Tara Teams with Cuddle Party Creator to Reinvent Sex for Baby Boomers
Introducing, a new sex and relationship workshop designed to help Baby Boomers recession-proof their relationships. Led by author and intimacy expert, Carla Tara, and co-host Reid Mihalko, inventor of the Cuddle Party, "Booming Relationships" consists of two days of experiential learning, communication exercises and role playing games, combined with sage advice and wisdom on how anyone in the throes and challenges of Midlife can increase their relationship vitality. - October 16, 2009 - Carla Tara - The Intimacy Expert
ACHS Grad and Local Herbalist to Teach Kids & Herbs Course for Parents
American College of Healthcare Sciences announces that Angie Goodloe, a Portland-area ACHS graduate and Master Herbalist, will be teaching a new course called Kids & Herbs: A Naturally Simple Course for Parents. Goodloe graduated from the ACHS Diploma in Herbal Studies program in 2006 and now... - October 16, 2009 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
A Focused and More Direct Marketing Campaign will Help Dade Heritage Trust Preserve Miami’s History
ActionCOACH’s Coaching for a Cause will help DHT educate Miami and preserve its history. - October 16, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Operation Kindness Hopes to Expand to Take in More Animals Thanks to Coaching for a Cause
ActionCOACH Dennis Wagner is working with the non-profit to help improve its financials so it can take in more animals in the near future. - October 16, 2009 - ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH Rob Carol Works with the Freedom House Recovery Society for Coaching for a Cause
The Freedom House Recovery Society is working with ActionCOACH Rob Carol to increase funding and recruit more qualified personnel. - October 16, 2009 - ActionCOACH
"We Are Free to Practice Our Faith in the U.s., Our Message is: Love for All - Hatred for None" – Imam Shamshad
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Communities of LA Inland Empire and LA East will be re-opening the Baitul Hameed Mosque in Chino on Saturday, October 24, 2009. Everyone is invited to attend the function which will begin at 4:00 PM. Dinner will follow. - October 16, 2009 - Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, Inc
Artwork by Justin Canha on Display at Adelphi University’s Gallery
Adelphi University is pleased to host an exhibition featuring drawings and paintings by Justin Canha, from October 25 to October 30, 2009, in the Ruth S. Harley University Center Gallery, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. Justin, 19, is an accomplished artist and autistic. This exhibit is part of... - October 16, 2009 - Adelphi University