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Rooted in Research, University of Houston's Biotech Program Grows by Leaps and Bounds
For those who have any doubt that a little bit of money can go a long way, University of Houston leaders point to the campus' Center for Life Sciences Technology. In a mere three years, the center has grown from a good idea for Texas to what the National Science Foundation reviewers have called a... - May 28, 2009 - University of Houston
Medford Taekwondo Students Nearly Sweep Stanford University Taekwondo Invitational This Weekend and Bring Home “Best School” Honors
(atctaekwondo.com) -- Ten Taekwondo students from ATC Taekwondo in Medford nearly swept their divisions this past weekend at the 2009 Stanford University Taekwondo Spring Open. The event drew hundreds of competitors from several states. Out of a possible 19 gold medals, the Medford students... - May 28, 2009 - America Taekwondo Center (ATC)
Web Courseworks' CEO & 'Chronotron' Creator to Present at Top Training Conference
Jon Aleckson & Joe Rheaume will lead a workshop on “Developing Interactive Learning Objects, Simulations, and Games” at the American Society of Training Directors (ASTD) 2009 International Conference & Exposition in Washington DC on May 30th, 2009 - May 28, 2009 - Web Courseworks
Empire Medical Training Surgical Cosmetic Procedures - Primary Care (In-Office) Aesthetic Medicine
Empire Medical Training providing physicians with experience performing surgical cosmetic procedures in an office setting safely and effectively with knowledge to create a surgical suite within any existing aesthetic practice. - May 28, 2009 - Empire Medical Training
SyberWorks e-Learning Podcast Looks at Using an LMS to Supplement On-the-Job Training Programs
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System (LMS) industry, today announces the next episode in their e-Learning Podcast Series: “Using an LMS to Supplement On-The-Job Training Programs.” - May 28, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
First Choice College Placement Launches New Website Offering Scholarship Opportunities
First Choice College Placement is pleased to announce the launch of a new website, Collegetreasure.com. The website features a database of over 2,900 College Based Scholarships valuing over $18,000,000. Students are able to search the database for free and find colleges where they may be eligible... - May 28, 2009 - First Choice College Placement
The Marsh Presents a Workshop Performance of Angela Neff’s "Picnics at the Asylum"
Developed with David Ford, the show plays on Wednesday, July 8 2009 at 7.30 pm on The Marsh Main Stage, 1062 Valencia Street. For tickets, the public may call Brown Paper Tickets at 800-838-3006 or visit www.themarsh.org. - May 28, 2009 - The Marsh
Marketing Magician "Gets Real" with Exclusive Portuguese Agreement
Exclusive agreement to help Portuguese businesses announced by Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew and English language paper, website and radio station - May 27, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Business Expert Radio Launches
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning training, announced that it has launched Business Expert Radio. - May 27, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
ACT - theact.tv -- to Announce Winners of Essay Contest on May 31, 2009
ACT, a national acting program, is sharing the gift of education in the arts with youth by sponsoring an essay contest, with funds donated in the winners' names to national charities -- funds totaling $1,500. - May 26, 2009 - ACT
Prenatal Yoga and Massage Workshop by BethYoga
Everything a pregnant woman does directly affects the child she is carrying. Study after study has proven that calmness in the mother leads to healthier in-utero development. So it is important for the mom-to-be to reduce stress and feel as good as possible. - May 26, 2009 - BethYoga
Low Country Nannies and Charleston Nanny (charlestonnanny.com) Offering Summer Nanny Special
Special Summer Discount from Low Country Nannies. www.charlestonnanny.com, the fastest growing agency in the industry is now offering to families 10% all placement fees for their services. - May 26, 2009 - Low Country Nannies, LLC
United Cultures Organization (UCO), a New International Art Culture Platform
The purposes of the United Cultures Organization are to promote international peace through art, to develop friendly relations among cultures and to be a centre for harmonizing the actions of people, organizations and cultures in attaining these ends. - May 26, 2009 - United Cultures Organization
IFESH President Guest Expert at Nigeria Election Reform Forum
Representatives from over 45 civil society organizations participated in a forum on "Electoral Reform: Building Strong Coalitions and Using New Media Tools" hosted by the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Robin Renée Sanders, May 19 in Abuja, Nigeria. This was one of a series of forums... - May 26, 2009 - International Foundation for Education and Self Help
Main Line Private School Seniors Receive Over $7 Million in Scholarships
Devon Prep’s Class of 2009 Receive Over 275 College Acceptances, 14 from Ivy League Schools. - May 25, 2009 - Devon Preparatory School
URADICS Launches New ASP.NET & Google SEO Certification Marketing Training Course
URADICS is very happy to announce the launch of 2 new super-special highly advanced technical training courses catering to different segments altogether. The ASP.NET Training Course is a short-term 1 month course and will be offered as classroom-based only from institute in Ahmedabad only & Google SEO Certification Marketing Training Course is only available to existing SEO Professionals and is being offered as Online & Classroom-based. - May 25, 2009 - URADICS
Secret Sauce and Acryn Partner to Deploy Mobile Learning Solution to US and Australian Schools
An innovative web and mobile phone software application called MiLK will now be offered as part of Acryn's Knowledge Community eLearning solution, as a result of an agreement reached today with technology commercialisation company, Secret Sauce. MiLK (Mobile Learning Kit) takes teaching and... - May 25, 2009 - Secret Sauce Pty Ltd
Astro - MoneyTree 'Money Wise' Financial Literacy Camp
The ‘Money Wise’ Financial Literacy camp is designed specially for kids and teens between ages 9 and 18 to learn about Financial Literacy in a Fun and Interactive manner. - May 25, 2009 - MoneyTree
Dragon Boats Race to Duan Wu Jie Festival in US and Canada
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of the most important of the Chinese Holidays, second only in importance to Chinese New Year. At childbook.com you can get information on Dragon Boat Racing and Festival Events Calendar for the US and Canada, which have become very popular, background and traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival, books about the Dragon Boat Festival & Racing and Related Links. - May 24, 2009 - childbook.com
"Rx-to-OTC Switching and the Continuing Importance of Emerging Pharma Markets Will Drive OTC Sales Growth from 2009 Onwards," Announced Visiongain Brand New Report
OTC pharma is influenced by changes in consumer spending - but significant commercial opportunities for OTC switching will drive market expansion worldwide – Visiongain new report explains. - May 24, 2009 - visiongain
Olympicos Soccer Club and Chivas USA Announces Olympicos Celebration Day and Registration
Olympicos Soccer Club has partnered with the Chivas USA street team for its May 30th Celebration. This event is free t o the public at Otay Park 1366 Albany Ave. Chula Vista CA 91911 from 1PM-4PM. Chivas will bring its street team with a player for autographs, prize giveaways and inflatable game. Olympicos will provide mini-clinic on fundamental field skills, position play and club recognition awards. - May 24, 2009 - Olympicos Soccer Club
Glenn Beck to Keynote Gala - George Wythe University's Singular Mission: "Building Statesmen" - National Shortage of Statesmen Addressed by Debut of Online Training
National radio and TV personality Glenn Beck will deliver the keynote address at George Wythe University’s (GWU) annual black-tie fundraiser Gala on the evening of May 30, 2009, in the rotunda of the Utah State Capitol. Emphasis will be placed on the 17-year-old private liberal arts... - May 24, 2009 - George Wythe University
$300,000 Award Supports University of Houston's High-Tech Career Initiatives
The University of Houston has received a $300,000 grant from the Texas Workforce Commission to bolster its efforts to recruit and retain historically underrepresented students in its engineering programs. The grant, part of the Texas Youth in Technology Strategic Workforce Development initiative,... - May 24, 2009 - University of Houston
Empire Medical Training Newest Techniques in Mesotherapy - Aesthetic Medicine – Cellulite Reduction - Tumescent Liposuction
Empire Medical Training provides programs with hands-on training workshops for physicians to perform treatments immediately with safe and effective treatments for patients. Join the 30,000+ physicians that have added real revenue enhancing procedures through Empire. - May 24, 2009 - Empire Medical Training
Infonetica Announce Launch of Online GCP Training for USA
Infonetica is happy to announce the launch of a US online GCP training satisfying ICH and FDA criteria, which are essential to Good Clinical Practice regulations. - May 24, 2009 - Infonetica Ltd
Filipino Women Outperform Men in Business
Seven accomplished Filipinas will share their insights and life stories at the “Secrets of Millionaire Moms” seminar this June 20, 2009 at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza in Makati City. - May 24, 2009 - LearningCurve, Inc.
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces a New Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course, an Algorithmic Based Treatment Approach to Vestibular Dysfunction
North American Seminars, Inc., www.healthclick.com introduces An Algorithmic Based Treatment Approach to Vestibular Dysfunction. This physical therapy continuing education course is a two day training event created to assist rehab professionals evaluate and treat dizziness and imbalance. - May 23, 2009 - North American Seminars
"Review" Your Harry Potter 6 Before Movie Gets Out
Chinese Harry Potter - Complete Story of Harry Potter in Traditional Chinese now for sale at childbook.com. This is the sixth of seven Harry Potter series written by J.K. Rowling. Wizards who have one or more Muggle (non-magical) grandparents are known as half-blood. - May 23, 2009 - childbook.com
Varsity Tutors is Now on Twitter
Follow Varsity Tutors on Twitter, @varsitytutors. - May 23, 2009 - Varsity Tutors
ZSL London Zoo | Enjoy a Room with a Zoo…
The world’s most destructive, dangerous and devious animal will be on display in a glass living room at ZSL London Zoo this May half term. For the Whitsun May bank holiday only, a human will occupy a Room with a Zoo. - May 23, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Fashion and Design Summer Courses in Milan for Summer 2009
Italian summer is dedicated this year to international students who wish to start or complete their training in the field of design, graphics and fashion in Italy thanks to the new Design Summer Courses organized by NABA, New Academy of Fine Arts in Milan, a recognized and quality art school that offers a new fully educational product just conceived for the incoming summer 2009. - May 23, 2009 - NABA Institute
East Texas Baptist Now Offers a Criminal Justice Degree Online
The field of criminal justice is growing exponentially. To keep up with the times and the demands of future workers, East Texas Baptist University has decided to offer a Criminal Justice online degree program to service those unable to attend traditional classes. The new online degree program is an... - May 23, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Joseph Russo - National Council for Financial Literacy Warns About "College Scholarship Scams"
Joseph Russo advisory from National Council for Financial Literacy - warns about the numerous types of scholarship scams circulating via e mail, phone calls and US mail - $100 million annually lost in these scams - May 23, 2009 - National Council for Financial Literacy
Get Your Butt in Shape for a Great Cause
Yun Fitness Boot Camp of Columbus is putting on their first charity boot camp for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® Central Ohio Region. It’s a great way to burn fat off your body and help a great cause. - May 23, 2009 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
The Marsh Presents Lambeth Sterling’s “Love And Sex In The Spin Cycle” on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. A Marsh Rising Workshop Performance.
One Performance Only! The show plays on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 7.30 pm at The Marsh, 1062 Valencia Street. For tickets, the public may call Brown Paper Tickets at 800-838-3006 or visit www.themarsh.org. - May 23, 2009 - The Marsh
The e-Learning Lingo Podcast Show Talks About “Apraxia”
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 the learning disability “Apraxia.” Dave Boggs, CEO of SyberWorks, states, “This week’s... - May 23, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
OTA Training Completes First “RFID in Healthcare” Training Session for ACT Health
On the heels of its successful “RFID in Healthcare” training in Canberra, Australia for ACT Health and a similar class in Melbourne, OTA Training LLC is preparing to offer additional training to companies in the Australasia region. OTA, the global leader in hands-on, vendor-neutral RFID... - May 23, 2009 - OTA Training, LLC
Free Teachers’ Book on How to Effectively Teach Children Mandarin Chinese
ChildBook.com is an online bookstore for children that specializes in providing Learn-Chinese materials since 1997. It is pleased to announce that Practical Chinese series of textbooks now has teacher’s guides available for sale. - May 22, 2009 - childbook.com
RedVector Named as Finalist in 2009 American Business AwardsSM
“University of Tennessee Sustainable Design and Green Building Certificate” Among Top Products Competing Under the Category of New Product or Service of the Year - Services - May 22, 2009 - RedVector
Expert Says You Can Choose to Die Fat or Get Tough
Mental toughness expert Steve Siebold warns us to stop deluding ourselves about being fat. For the obesity epidemic to end, he says, people must take charge of their lives. Siebold explains differences in thinking between the fat and the fit. - May 22, 2009 - Gove-Siebold Group
SKOLKOVO Meets Potential Students in Yekaterinburg
It is already the second year that the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO is taking part in the Russian Economic Forum and holds several events in Yekaterinburg. During their visit to the Ural, Andrei Volkov, the school’s Dean and SKOLKOVO Infrastructure Research Centre Director Dr. Alan M. - May 22, 2009 - Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO
"IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) is an Open and Standardised Architecture for Mobile and Fixed services.", Says Visiongain Brand New Telecoms Report
This updated version of the IMS 2009 report provides a critical insight into the different aspects of IMS strategy adopted by various operators across the globe. The report also seeks to dispel the hype and confusion surrounding IMS. We aim to describe the technology itself, its readiness for deployment and its compatibility with existing infrastructure. - May 22, 2009 - visiongain
"Mobile Social Networking and User Generated Content Revenue Will Grow to Around $60 Billion in 2012," Says Visiongain Telecoms Report
Mobile Social Networking and User Generated Content Market Insight 2009-2014. Mobile operators wish to recreate this success, but there are key challenges to be faced in transferring such popular applications from fixed-line to mobile. - May 22, 2009 - visiongain
"Mobile Money Also Enables Financial Services & Money Transfers - Often Initiated by Urban & International Immigrants - to Reach Poor People in Rural Areas." Visiongain.
Mobile Money Transfer Report 2009: Profiting from cross-border remittance and global banking. The huge potential for mobile money transfer can be seen from the sheer volume of cross-border remittances typically sent through existing channels such as banks and money transfer agencies. - May 22, 2009 - visiongain
"The Ability to Carry Out Email Whilst on the Move Thus Has Huge Potential and Will be Attractive to a Huge Pool of clientele", Says Visiongain Telecoms Report
Mobile Email 2009: Challenging Blackberry and succeeding in the consumer market. Every day 210 million emails are sent over fixed line internet, with sending and receiving emails being the most popular activity carried out on the internet followed by search. - May 22, 2009 - visiongain
Apple Has Witnessed the iPhone Becoming a Cultural Near Phenomenon, & Maintain a Balance, Its AppStore & iTunes Offering on the Device, Announced Visiongain Report
Apple's iPhone & Mobile Report 2009: Competing successfully with Devices, Content & Services from Apple. Apple's process of growth and product leadership has taken place in a relatively short time frame, but this report will show how rivals can compete given the current composition of the mobile value chain, with pressure on margins intensifying. - May 22, 2009 - visiongain
Local Community Members to be Honored for Their Work on Behalf of Those with Special Needs and Disabilities at Fort Worth Cats Game
Local citizen, Kent Waldrep, and regional agency, the Arc of Northeast Tarrant County, will be recognized at 7:05 PM during a special ceremony at home plate just before the start of the May 30 Forth Worth Cats game as part of Disability Awareness Night. - May 22, 2009 - EP Global Communications
Marketing Nastasi Announce the Official Start of Their English Portal
n May 16th 2008, the new portal of the two start-up entrepreneurs Julia and Alexander Nastasi was published on the internet. Now, 365 days later it is time to tell about the success and the news that have been invented since. - May 22, 2009 - Marketing Nastasi
Local, Community Members to be Honored for Their Work on Behalf of Those with Special Needs and Disabilities at Los Angeles Dodgers Game
Rabbi Paul Kipnes and the Bloomfield Family will be recognized at 7:10 PM during a special ceremony at home plate just before the start of the June 4, 2009 Los Angeles Dodgers game as part of Disability Awareness Night. - May 22, 2009 - EP Global Communications
Touring Beijing's Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City with Your Phone for Free
Geogad has just released its free self-guided multimedia tour of Beijing's Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City. This free tour can be loaded onto mobile devices or streamed to mobile phones and Google Android smartphones. - May 22, 2009 - Geogad Inc