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Sagemont Gets Moving with Youth in Motion Program
The Sagemont School is doing their part to get kids moving with their new Youth in Motion program. Starting with a blueprint from the International Youth Conditioning Association and adding her unique training style touch, master trainer at the Weston Sports Institute, Sally Spooner, came up with... - February 11, 2009 - The Sagemont Schools
SAE Institute Announces Public Online Seminar Initiative: SAE-LIVE!
SAE launches its newest online initiative, SAE-LIVE!. Designed to offer SAE resources to the public with live video streams and interactive chat rooms during audio, film, and media seminars. These global webcasts give the public a unique opportunity to become part of the SAE community. - February 11, 2009 - SAE Institute of Technology, US
Coulter’s Computer Consulting Launches New Website and Business Model
Coulter’s Computer Consulting launched a new website under two domain names, TheCoulterGroup.com and GeekMeUp.com. The website went live on February 7th, 2009 and features major marketing affiliates such as Amazon, Doteasy Free Web hosting service, Mozy free online backup service, 1and1 low priced domain hosting, Roboform secure password manager, and more. - February 11, 2009 - Coulters Computer Consulting
Goodwill to Break Ground on LaBelle Apartment Complex: "Palmetto Ranch" Will Provide 14 Units for People with Physical Disabilities
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. is preparing to break ground on what will be its 13th housing complex, and first in Hendry County. - February 11, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Leading International Private Tutor Agency Launches a New London SAT Tuition Service for Students Applying to American Universities
Tutors International, a leading provider of full-time live-in tutors, has launched a new specialist tuition service for American SAT preparation and US college graduate testing. Adam Caller explains why the private tuition agency is able to provide such high quality SAT tuition in London - February 11, 2009 - Tutors International
Training Courses for Italian Language Teachers in Rome, Florence and Milan
All the information about the Intensive Training Courses for Teachers of Italian as a foreign language. - February 11, 2009 - Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Fiscal Fitness Bowling Classic Benefits Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement of Washington is recruiting teams to participate in the 2009 Bowling Classic: An Exercise in Fiscal Fitness, on Thursday April 30 and Saturday, May 2, 2009. - February 10, 2009 - Junior Achievement of Washington
Beyond Expectations Independent Film Project Scheduled for Debut
The highly anticipated short narrative about youth ‘aging out’ of the foster care system is scheduled to debut at the acclaimed Take the Lead Ballroom and Dance Studio in Philadelphia, PA. - February 10, 2009 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
Hypoxico Wins Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against C.A.T.; Awarded $4 Million in Damages
Hypoxico, Inc. wins lawsuit against CAT; Jury finds all of CAT’s tent and room systems infringed on Hypoxico’s patent. - February 09, 2009 - Hypoxico, Inc.
PerformTech Announces New Contract with the Department of Education, Federal Student Aid; PerformTech Will Create Custom Training for FSA’s Workforce Development Services
PerformTech Wins a Contract with U.S. Department of Education to create an instructor led Workforce Development Service for the Federal Student Aid. - February 09, 2009 - PerformTech Inc
New Idea for a Special Valentine Day and Gift
A live Valentine Serenade. - February 09, 2009 - Monica Cuneo
Royce Gracie's Father, Grandmaster Helio Gracie Passes Away January 19,2009
The beloved professor and innovator of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Legendary Grandmaster Helio Gracie, passed away in Brazil. Jim Hughes, Royce Gracie Black Belt and head of a network of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Self Defense and MMA Schools throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts says "Helio Gracie is the tiny seed that became the mighty Oak that protects and shades many." - February 09, 2009 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Royce Gracie Blackbelt, Jim Hughes, & Pro Fighter Rodrigo Gracie Congratulate US MMA Open Winners: Tony Davila and Luis Rosario January 31, 2009 Union Station Hartford CT
"The US MMA OPEN (TM) is an opportunity for anyone in the martial art community to come and test their skills in a safe and reasonable manner" says promoter Jim Hughes. Contestants from as far away as Boston and New York met at Union Station in Hartford CT, in a full scale MMA/Grappling... - February 09, 2009 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Rodrigo Gracie and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Jim Hughes Awards College MMA Challenge Grappling Division Champions: Josh Barrows and John Bushpies with Scottish Dirk
"It was an exciting day and evening of MMA Grappling at Union Station in Downtown Hartford Connecticut" says promoter Jim Hughes. Students from all over New England converged upon the College MMA Challenge (TM) Grappling Division tournament to see who would meet in the finals in a full... - February 09, 2009 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
LifeGuard Medical Solutions to Offer Program Management Services for Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s)
National Company to Offer Complete AED Program Management Services for Communities and Organizations throughout the entire United States. - February 09, 2009 - Lifeguard Medical Solutions
Tim Hagen Joins the Business Expert Webinars Speaker Team
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that Tim Hagen, salesforce effectiveness expert, has joined their speaker community. “Companies are relying on their sales organization to sell their way out of the recession. Yet, there are a number of... - February 08, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
NAPO - San Diego Hosts Organizing Expo Featuring Local and National Product and Service Vendors
The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) - San Diego chapter is pleased to announce its 2009 Organizing Expo. The NAPO - San Diego sponsored event will take place March 13, 2009 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center in La Jolla. Attendance is open... - February 08, 2009 - NAPO San Diego
Argonauta Christian School in St. Petersburg, FL to Hold Open House on February 12, 2009
Argonauta Christian School Invites Prospective Parents to Visit The School's St. Petersburg Campus on February 12, 2009. - February 08, 2009 - Argonauta Christian School
Australasian College’s Green Approach to Education Approved by Green Business Network
The Australasian College of Health Sciences (ACHS) is now an approved member of Green America’s Green Business Network, America’s oldest network of socially and environmentally responsible businesses. To earn approval, the College passed Green America’s stringent screening... - February 08, 2009 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
America’s Team Charitable Foundation Announces the Presentation of the 2008 America’s Team Award to the New York Football Giants
Because of their exemplary commitment to sportsmanship, their outstanding teamwork, and their service to the community the New York Football Giants have been selected as the recipient of the 2008 America’s Team Award. - February 08, 2009 - America's Team Properties LLC
Santa Ana College Staff Member Elected Honorary Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Liz Monge of Pico Rivera, student activities coordinator at Santa Ana College, has been elected an honorary member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of the two-year college. The award was presented to Monge in recognition of her distinguished service to the society and to the Alpha... - February 08, 2009 - Santa Ana College
Xtreme Krav Maga St. Louis Opening Day
Xtreme Krav Maga St. Louis will be opening Sat. Feb. 7th and hosting a 2 hour self defense seminar focusing on combatives, defenses and weapons plus raffling off a free 1 year membership. - February 08, 2009 - Xtreme Krav Maga St. Louis
Gregory Sales and Hilal O. Al-Siyabi Awarded Best Presentation at Forum on e-Learning Excellence in the Middle East
Award won for presentation on teacher training and capacity-building project. - February 08, 2009 - Seward Incorporated
Dave Verbeten Aims at Meeting His Business and Philanthropic Goals by Joining ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH’s “14 Points of Culture” proved to be the tipping point for Verbeten. - February 08, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Selects the SyberWorks Learning Management System to Manage Employee Training at Glenwood Resource Center
SyberWorks Inc., a leader in the Learning Management Systems industry, announced today that they signed an agreement with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to provide employee training at Glenwood Resource Center (GRC) using the SyberWorks Learning Management System. - February 08, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Olympic Gold Medalist Sifu Jocelyn Toy Brings His World-Renown Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Self-Defense Classes to Los Angeles
Sifu Toy, after much anticipation, is bringing his world-renown Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and self-defense classes to Los Angeles, including courses for beginners to experts. Sifu Toy will also be teaching a class focused on utilizing martial arts in acting, which is excellent for actors looking to enter the world of action films. The promotional class is on 2/8/09 at 1:00pm and will take place at Ography Studios in Hollywood, CA. - February 08, 2009 - Studio City USA
SyberWorks LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast 23: Interview with Fran Schnack of Advanced BioHealing, Inc.
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in the custom e-Learning Solutions and Learning Management System (LMS) industries, today announces the next episode in their LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast Series: Interview with Fran Schnack of Advanced Bio Healing, Inc. - February 08, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Indian Students Can Now Apply Directly for Over 700 International Degree Programs in US, Canada and UK Through LearnHub.com
In a first of its kind initiative, LearnHub.com, the social learning network run by Savvica, a Canadian company that is majority owned by Educomp Solutions Ltd, will now allow Indian students to apply directly to over 19 universities & colleges in the USA, Canada and UK for over 700 high quality degree programs from their website. - February 08, 2009 - LearnHub
Complimentary Relationship Check-Up at Metropolitan Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC - Manhattan, NY
For the month of February, Metropolitan MFT, PLLC, is offering a complimentary session at Metropolitan Marriage & Family Therapy with one of their Marriage and Family Therapists. In this "check-up" clients can identify areas in their relationship that need some TLC and get a brief consultation with a relationship specialist. - February 07, 2009 - Metropolitan Marriage & Family Therapy
Scottsdale Personal Trainer Reveals Truth Behind 4 Myths for Getting Lean, Flat 6 Pack Abs
Having a flat, sexy midsection is big reason people workout. But for many, they are going about it the wrong way with ineffective crunches and sit-ups. Now local Scottsdale personal trainer dispels the top 4 myths behind achieving the coveted 6 pack abs. - February 07, 2009 - Arizona Fitness Boot Camp
Yoga 4 the Cure
Yoga Instructor Sara Holliday of Fit by Sara and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego Unite to Help Women Get Fit and Feel Great through Yoga while Generating Funds for the Cure for Breast Cancer. Women of all ages and fitness levels join together in peaceful meditation and yoga at Mission Bay... - February 07, 2009 - Fit by Sara, Inc.
Medford Taekwondo Students Dominate Tournament Held in Sacramento, CA This Weekend
Ten Taekwondo students from ATC Taekwondo in Medford nearly swept their divisions this past weekend at the 2009 Sacramento Taekwondo Invitational. The event drew hundreds of competitors from several states. Out of a possible 18 gold medals, the Medford students brought home eight golds, three... - February 07, 2009 - America Taekwondo Center (ATC)
TutorJam Experiences 85% Growth in Online Tutoring Subscriptions
Amidst a Tough Economic Climate, TutorJam Continues to Deliver Affordable Tutoring Services to US and Canadian Families. - February 07, 2009 - TutorJam
Creative- and Business-Minded Speakers Offer Advice at SCAD During "Art, Design and the Cultural Moment: Building the Creative Economy"
The city of Savannah is a shining example of how creativity can act as an economic engine, refurbishing areas that have fallen into disrepair and sparking entrepreneurship, growth and success. “Art, Design and the Cultural Moment” will provide students, academics and businesses with a fresh look at how art and design in the early 21st century can build the creative economy and get the United States back on track. - February 07, 2009 - Savannah College of Art and Design
New Teacher Joins Staff at Local Music School
Renowned Singing Veteran Wendy Butler to Provide Voice Lessons at Monroe’s Creative Music Center. - February 07, 2009 - Creative Music Center
Growing North Shore Fitness Company Moves to Larger Facility in Salem, MA
B&S Sports Science, part of B&S Fitness - the largest provider of fitness programs on Boston’s North Shore - recently moved to a new, 11,000 sq. ft. facility, which is more than twice the size of the previous location. The center is at Shetland Park located at 45 Congress Street (Dock... - February 07, 2009 - B&S Fitness
Two GateWay Community College Athletes Selected in Major League Baseball Draft
Former Geckos are first players in the GWCC baseball program to receive honor. The GateWay Community College Athletics Program is proud to announce that two of its star baseball players were selected in the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. The students, Henry Cotto and Tyler Baisley, are the... - February 07, 2009 - GateWay Community College
Santa Ana, Santiago Canyon Colleges Go Smoke-Free
Santa Ana and Santiago Canyon colleges in Orange County, CA, join the ranks of a growing number of smoke-free college campuses in California and nationwide. - February 07, 2009 - Rancho Santiago Community College District
Software "Wizard" for Essay Writing Released: Egorg Writing-1 Trains Middle-School Students
New software is available that helps middle school students master the art of essay writing. Suitable for both home and classroom use, the program is effectively a sentence-by-sentence wizard that coaches students through the process. The software was released by Virtual Learning Environment Solutions, Inc. under the Egorg brand. - February 07, 2009 - Virtual Learning Environment Solutions, Inc
Team Evanston’s Girls Soccer Squads Named to Play in the Las Vegas Mayor's Cup International Showcase
Team Evanston soccer club today announced that two of its girls’ Premier teams have been selected from soccer clubs across the United States, Canada and Mexico to participate in the Las Vegas Mayor's Cup International Showcase taking place February 14-16, 2009 in Las Vegas Nevada. - February 07, 2009 - Team Evanston
Miami Dade Schools Employee Portal Provides Direct Link to SP SnapShot
Classroom data analysis tool now easier than ever for schools to access. - February 07, 2009 - Etraffic Solutions Inc.
Fourteen Equestrian Teams to Compete at St. Andrews Equestrian Center on Friday
Fourteen Equestrian Teams To Compete At St. Andrews Equestrian Center On Friday Fourteen equestrian teams will enter riders in 36 classes in Friday’s Intercollegiate Horse Show Association hunter seat event hosted by St. Andrews Presbyterian College. The one-day event will be held from 10 a. - February 07, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
'So Gay' Advertising Campaign is 'Most Talked About' Ad Campaign of 2008
Advertising campaign for gay tour operator Amro Worldwide, created by gay marketing agency Out Now, is described by US AdWeek website as "year's most talked about." Amro Worldwide reports strong sales results after 'So Gay' campaign's success. - February 07, 2009 - Out Now
Clinical Trials in Russia. Year 2008.
On February 04, 2009 Synergy Research Group (SynRG), a Russia-based CRO, presented the English version of SynRG Orange Paper Year 2008, a regular analytical report on the clinical trial market in Russia. The report contains hundreds of figures as well as dozens of tables and pictures covering... - February 07, 2009 - Synergy Research Group
Live Social Media Marketing Event - Experts to Provide Training to Small Business Owners
The worldwide recession has changed the rules of marketing forcing companies to use Web 2.0 strategies to connect with friends, fans and followers to get more sales. Social Media Marketing is emerging as the low cost, high ROI alternative to traditional marketing. - February 06, 2009 - Street Smart Sales and Marketing
Jenny Buccos Made Honorary Bedouin Man
Jenny M Buccos founded ProjectExplorer.org to foster a new generation of global citizens and found herself meeting Middle Eastern Royalty, having tea with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and even being made an honorary Bedouin Man in the Jordanian desert. - February 06, 2009 - ProjectExplorer
Building Thinking Skills ® Beginning Wins Teacher's Choice Award from Learning ® Magazine
The Critical Thinking Co™ continues its award-winning tradition with a 2009 Learning® Magazine Teacher’s Choice Award. - February 06, 2009 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Business Expert Webinars Adds Marilyn August to Its Speaker Portfolio
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that Marilyn August, author of “Wealthy U,” has joined their speaker community to deliver “money” skills training. “Money is one of the most uncomfortable subjects for business... - February 06, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
ExecuTrain of Kentucky Trains Over 240 Displaced Workers
“We are ecstatic that during one week we were able to train more than 240 people in our local communities,” said Crinda Francke, Vice President of Business Development at ExecuTrain. “We realize the benefits for employees in updating and refining their skills as they pursue new employment opportunities and we want to thank the local businesses and media that came together to partner with us to make this training such a wonderful success.” - February 06, 2009 - ExecuTrain of Kentucky
SKOLKOVO to Partner with MIT Sloan
In a partnership between one of the world’s most respected business schools and one of its newest, the MIT Sloan School of Management and the Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO are launching a series of joint programs aimed at strengthening the Russian school’s capacity in business education at the international level while exposing MIT Sloan faculty and students to a new range of global developments and challenges. - February 06, 2009 - Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO