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Assemblymember Nancy Skinner gives Boots on the Roof a Thumbs Up
California Assemblymember Nancy Skinner gave her support to leading solar training provider, Boots on the Roof, when she made a highly anticipated visit to their corporate office in Fremont, CA. While standing in front of a large group of students, she spoke frankly about the need for a... - September 15, 2009 - Boots On The Roof
A ZSL Scientist Helped Unearth a New Species of Giant Rat as Part of an Expedition to a Remote Rainforest in Papua New Guinea
Alanna Maltby, a bat expert in ZSL’s Institute of Zoology, joined the BBC's Natural History Unit on the trek that found the 1.5kg, long Bosavi Woolly Rat. The new rodent measures 82cm from nose to tail, making it one of the biggest rats in the world – as big as a domestic cat. - September 15, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
The Lean Manager, New Business Novel, Animates Lean Management
The Lean Manager, published by the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI) as the sequel to the popular business novel The Gold Mine, shows managers and executives how to go beyond implementing the tools of lean production to creating and sustaining a complete lean management system. - September 15, 2009 - Lean Enterprise Institute
The Self Improvement Association (SIA) Publishes Volume 2, Issue 3 of Self Improvement Magazine
The Self Improvement Association (SIA) has published volume 2, issue 3 of Self Improvement Magazine released to Self Improvement Association Members and partners on Monday, September 14th, 2009. Some of the self improvement authors of this new issue include well-known self improvement experts such... - September 15, 2009 - Synergy Institute
Challenger Center Welcomes New Board Members
Astronauts and Aerospace Engineer Join Board of Directors for Three-Year Term. - September 15, 2009 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Volunteers Needed. Ladies Workout Express of Robbinsville, NJ Needs 50 Volunteers to Participate in a 21-Day Fitness Study. Non-Exercisers Wanted.
Ladies Workout Express of Robbinsville, NJ invites woman that do not currently exercise to come into the club and volunteer to participate in a 21-Day Fitness Study. Volunteer Requirements: Ladies age 18-85, do not currently exercise on a regular basis, will agree to follow a supervised 21-day training program with moderate exercise 30 minutes three times a week, will take a supervised fitness profile at the start and at the end of their 21-day program. - September 15, 2009 - Ladies Workout Express of Robbinsville, NJ
African Virtual School Brings E-Learning to Africa
African learners can now acquire key skills in Maths, English and ICT via the Internet with the help of the African Virtual School (www.africanvirtualschool.com). - September 15, 2009 - Howson Services
MMA Applications Release a Fourth Submissions iPhone App for Mixed Martial Arts
MMA Applications announce the release of “MMA Submissions – Ankle Locks” to add to its growing portfolio of video based instructional Apps for Mixed Martial Arts. - September 14, 2009 - MMA Applications LLC
Hopefull: NC Teacher Publishes Book on Battle with Anorexia
North Carolina teacher and writer publishes book about her battle with anorexia. - September 13, 2009 - Kendal Finley Privette
Broadway's Best and Broward College's Brightest - Brian Stokes Mitchell Set to Perform at Second Annual Lyceum Awards
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Broadway's Tony award winning leading man, will perform at Broward College Foundation's Second Annual Lyceum Awards on October 3, 2009. - September 13, 2009 - The Marketing Department, Inc.
Altruism and Entrepreneurship Create Positive Life Change for Women
The Fall Women Masters Tele-Seminar Series features America’s wisest women, like Marianne Williamson, SARK and Victoria Moran, sharing their knowledge and inspiration for free. - September 13, 2009 - Wake-Up Call Coaching
K2 Solutions Group Founder Receives itSMF USA "Industry Knowledge Contribution" Nomination
Carlos Casanova (K2 Solutions Group) and Glenn O’Donnell (Forrester Research) received a joint "Industry Knowledge Contribution" nomination for co-authoring the book, "The CMDB Imperative." - September 13, 2009 - K2 Solutions Group, Inc.
Teaching Italian Language to Foreigners
Full information about the Training Courses for Italian Language Teachers supplied by the Italian language school “Scuola Leonardo da Vinci” in Florence and Rome. - September 13, 2009 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Doug Richard, Tough Dragons' Den Investor, Announces Social Entrepreneur Training at School for Startups
Doug Richard, American Dragon from the Dragon's Den, announces discounted Social and Ethical Entrepreneur pricing for the School for Startups Fast Growth Marketing for Growing Businesses class on 25 September 2009 at the British Library. - September 13, 2009 - School for Startups
Tom Joyner Foundation® Launches “Scholar of Honor” Scholarship
Veterans of Iraq, Afghan Wars who are students at HBCUs are eligible for a $1,500 scholarship - September 13, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
The Self Improvement Association (SIA) Launches the Kaizen Coaching Lesson Series
The Self Improvement Association has launched a new publication called “Kaizen Coaching” for its Members. Kaizen Coaching is a workbook that contains a lesson on any of the five areas of life success: well-being, wealth & abundance, relationships, personal growth or personal... - September 13, 2009 - Synergy Institute
More People Taking GMAT and Top MBA Programs Accepting GRE
GMAT enrollment is increasing while top business schools are broadening their applicant pool. - September 12, 2009 - JumboTests.com
The Marsh Presents a Second Marsh Rising Workshop Performance of Bob Scott’s the Jade Pyramid. One Performance Only.
The Marsh, a breeding ground for new performance, is pleased to announce a second Marsh Rising workshop performance of Bob Scott’s The Jade Pyramid, on Wednesday September 23 at 7:30 pm. - September 12, 2009 - The Marsh
Lost Reef Adventures Inc Receives 2009 Best of Key West Award
Lost Reef Adventures Inc has been selected for the 2009 Best of Key West Award in the Scuba & Skin Diving Instruction category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). - September 12, 2009 - Lost Reef Adventures
North Carolina Speaker Releases E-Book on How to Get Out of Debt
At a time when unemployment is estimated at 9.7 % in the U.S., companies are laying off employees right and left and the credit crunch continues, Brown’s “Get Out of Debt and Get On With Your Life” is a welcome respite from grim financial forecasts. Brown’s fresh and sometimes outrageous approach has long attracted seasoned and aspiring business owners and professionals to her seminars. - September 12, 2009 - Spirited Solutions Professional Speaking and Coaching Firm
Triumph Martial Arts Opens New Location at The Orange Planet
Triumph Martial Arts owner and chief Instructor Matt White currently operates two family focused martial arts locations in Newton and Pella and is adding a third in eastern Des Moines. “We chose our third location to be at The Orange Planet after seeing their incredible facilities, location... - September 12, 2009 - The Orange Planet Athletic Club
The Orange Planet Expands 2009 Group Fitness Schedule and Welcomes New Instructors
There is only one real way to sustain lasting results and that is plugging into a program with quality leadership that has the passion to take you to places you know you want to be. Results don’t happen by accident. Your time is now! - September 12, 2009 - The Orange Planet Athletic Club
Xyleme Shortlisted for Prestigious E-Learning Awards
Xyleme® Inc., the leading provider of 100% XML, SCORM 2004 certified learning content management solutions, is proud to have been shortlisted in 'The most innovative new product or tool in e-learning' category for the prestigious 2009 E-Learning Awards. Xyleme LCMS for EMC Documentum is a... - September 12, 2009 - Xyleme, Inc.
Cynthia Roney Brings 25 Years Business Experience to ActionCOACH in Canada
After four months of extensive due diligence, Cynthia Roney began to appreciate the depth of the organization and the substantial experience and professionalism of its coaches. - September 12, 2009 - ActionCOACH
The e-Learning Lingo Show Discusses “Quality Assurance”
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 development, “quality assurance.” - September 12, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Empire Medical Training Cosmetic Laser & IPL Workshops - Aesthetic Training for Physicians & Health Care Professionals
With Empire Medical Training physicians can create an Aesthetics business or incorporate aesthetic services into a present practice. The Cosmetic Laser workshop gives a comprehensive overview of how Cosmetic Lasers and IPL work including the physics of lasers/IPL. - September 12, 2009 - Empire Medical Training
Wake County SmartStart Collaborates with Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina
Ever mindful of the challenging economic situation and in keeping with its core value of community collaboration, on September 25, Wake County SmartStart will participate in a community service project at the Food Bank of Eastern and Central North Carolina. Wake County SmartStart employees will... - September 12, 2009 - Wake County SmartStart
Free Ladies Self Defense Seminar
Quest Academy of Martial Arts is offering a Free Ladies Self Defense Seminar at the Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center at 1pm on September 12th. - September 12, 2009 - Quest Academy of Martial Arts, LLC
Teens with a Passion for Fashion Can Compete for the Chance to Earn Scholarships
The Art Institute of California – Orange County is now accepting submissions for the Passion for Fashion scholarship competition. - September 12, 2009 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
Orange & Bronze Software Labs Inc. Hosts Knowledge Session on Modern C++
Joel de Guzman of BoostPro and active Boost C++ contributor Dean Berris facilitated a knowledge-sharing session on C++ among Orange & Bronze's technical team. - September 12, 2009 - Orange & Bronze Software Labs
Operation Life Transformed's "Three Step Transformation" Receives 2009 Newman's Own Award
Fisher House Foundation Inc., Newman's Own Inc., and Military Times Media Group Supports Life Improvements for Military Families. - September 11, 2009 - Operation Life Transformed
Tutoring Service, WyzAnt, Now Enables Tutors to Post Videos on Their Profile
Popular home tutoring service, WyzAnt, recently added video capabilities to their tutor profiles, allowing tutors to showcase their talents and educational skills to potential students. - September 11, 2009 - WyzAnt
Holmes CC, APICS & EnvisionTrueNorth.com Announce Supply Chain Courses
The Workforce Development Center of Holmes Community College, Ridgeland, and the South Central Mississippi chapter of APICS: The Association for Operations Management, will offer the APICS supply chain management course series. The series targets supply chain operations management professionals and those desiring to become certified in inventory and production management (CPIM). - September 11, 2009 - True North Consulting, LLC
Adelphi University Named a Military Friendly School for 2010
Adelphi University has been named a Military Friendly School for 2010 by G.I. Jobs magazine. The list recognizes only the top 15 percent of colleges, universities, and trade schools which are doing the most to embrace America’s veterans as students. - September 11, 2009 - Adelphi University
University of Phoenix Brings the Power of "Team" to Cleveland with Free Event Featuring Author Keith Ferrazzi
University of Phoenix Cleveland will host Keith Ferrazzi and his new nine-step program for team-building with his new book Who's Got Your Back in a free event it is sponsoring for the author on September 10, 2009, at Quicken Loans Arena, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Register online for free. - September 11, 2009 - University of Phoenix - Cleveland
Simformotion™ Announces Release of New Gen II Simulator Hardware Design
Simformotion™ , manufacturers of heavy equipment training simulators announces the release of new Gen II Hardware for the Cat® Simulators product line. - September 11, 2009 - Simformotion™
URADICS Launches Local Search Engine Rankings Checking
URADICS is very happy to announce the launch of the ability to check the rankings of our client’s websites in their target markets search engines locally. What this means is, that if a customer wants to optimize their website for the US market, then the company has the ability to check their... - September 11, 2009 - URADICS
SyberWorks Media Center Presents a New Article: e-Learning in ‘the Cloud’
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: “e-Learning in ‘the Cloud’” by Stuart Campbell, Director of Software Development for SyberWorks, Inc. - September 11, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Detroit Area Baby Signs(R) Instructor Offers Classes This Fall
Baby Signs (R) Independent Certified Instructor and On the Grow Educator announces fall class schedule. - September 11, 2009 - Baby Signs Program with Janet Callahan, Independent Certified Instructor
Service for Colleges Helps Graduates Find Jobs
Career Service Solutions, Inc., a Florida firm specializing in placing graduates into jobs, offers an outsourced solution to help graduates find jobs. - September 11, 2009 - Career Service Solutions, Inc.
Teach Trick-or-Treaters Their SafetySkills
SafetySkills provides free Halloween safety video to public. - September 11, 2009 - SafetySkills
Athletes of All Ages and Disciplines Head to AL Gulf Coast for Multiple Events
The Alabama Gulf Coast will host the a triathlon on Saturday, September 19th and a soccer tournament on the 19th and 20th. - September 11, 2009 - Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission
Career Development Scholarship Open to Safety Professionals, Engineers, Reliability Professionals, Risk Managers and Performance Improvement Professionals
Career Development Scholarships are open to safety professionals, engineers, reliability professionals, risk managers and performance improvement professionals. Scholarships provide financial support for attendance at the Career Development Track at the 2009 TapRooT® Summit, October 7-9 at the Sheraton Downtown Nashville Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee. - September 11, 2009 - System Improvements, Inc.
Fusion Academy to Host Community Event; Celebrate 20 Years of Education
One-to-One School in Solana Beach Partners with Local Chamber to Unveil Plans for Shaping the Future of Education in Southern California - September 11, 2009 - Fusion Academy and Learning Center
Nationwide CPR, AED, First Aid and Emergency Response Training Blog by Annuvia
Annuvia, a national provider of CPR, First Aid training, and AED units, has launched a blog. - September 11, 2009 - Annuvia, Inc.
S4i Partners with Retail and Distribution Leader Retalix Delivering Paperless Functionality to Their IBM System i Customers
S4i Systems’ document distribution, archiving and retrieval capabilities promote cost efficiency and deliver value. Integration with S4i allows Retalix to provide customers the document imaging functionality they need from the leading provider in their markets. - September 10, 2009 - S4i Systems
Bill Wright’s Music & Acting Studio for Children & Adults in Sparta, Sussex County, NJ Announces Registration for the Fall 2009 Semester
Bill Wright’s Music Studio (whose students have won the Sparta Battle of the Bands contest for 2 years in a row) offering music and acting instruction for children and adults in Sparta, Sussex county, NJ announces registration for the fall 2009 semester. The following programs are available... - September 10, 2009 - Bill Wright School Of Music
The Marsh is Proud to Host the International Czech Theater Festival, a Series of Four New Plays Developed in the Famous Physical Theater Tradition of the Czech Republic
The plays are Flush (James Donlon & Howard Lotker); Albert’s Fear (Vojta Svejda); Polaris (Vojta Svejda & Jan Benes-McGradie) and Brick Circk (Stevo Capko). This is an abbreviated on-line version of the press release. For the complete press release, email diana@themarsh.org. - September 10, 2009 - The Marsh
Developing Skills Through Photographic Storytelling at the Yellin Center
The Yellin Center in New York City is launching an innovative program this fall, which couples art education and academic success. Through photography, a very democratic medium, which has the power to connect people visually and emotionally to the world, children capture their unique worlds and become storytellers; In the process they are exposed to sequential and methodical reasoning that is so important in writing... - September 10, 2009 - The Yellin Center
Revealing the Invisible Heritage of Panjab
For the first time ever a searchable collection of millions of rare pages on the Sikhs and the region of Panjab has been made available. Panjab Digital Library (PDL) will include texts of manuscripts, books, magazines, newspapers and photographs and will be available to anyone with Internet access... - September 10, 2009 - Sikh Research Institute