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Jodie Shaw is Now Director of Franchise Sales and Marketing at ActionCOACH
She will be leading the sales and marketing efforts on the franchise side in her new role. - February 01, 2009 - ActionCOACH
MyChildCareGuide.com Announces a Site for Parents to Search and Rate Child Care Providers
A unique forum for parents who are searching for or currently using licensed child care or daycare. MyChildCareGuide.com offers guides to finding a quality provider, links to government sites to research the violation and inspection history of a provider as well as a 5 point scorecard rating system. - February 01, 2009 - MyChildCareGuide.com
Recycled Products Made in USA Make Work an Eco-Friendlier Place
Baudville Inc., a leading provider of employee recognition and award products, announced the release of a new product line made entirely of recycled products, recyclable products and products made in USA. The new product line, "g-thanks," provides eco-friendly rewards for an office... - January 31, 2009 - Baudville
One Flat Rate for a Week of Fun at Paradise Ranch - an All-Inclusive Western Experience
Put away the wallet upon arrival at Paradise Ranch because it won’t be needed for a full seven days. At this western wilderness retreat in the Big Horn Mountains of northern Wyoming, all activities, meals and lodging are included in one flat fee. This makes for an affordable, carefree vacation filled with wholesome fun, good food, and comfortable accommodations. - January 31, 2009 - Paradise Ranch
St. Andrews to Host 2009 ANRC National Equestrian Championships
St. Andrews Presbyterian College will host the national collegiate equestrian championships for the American National Riding Commission on April 15-19 in Laurinburg. Collegiate teams from across the nation are expected to compete at the championships. Riders will compete in hunter seat equitation... - January 31, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
St. Andrews Names Seven Equestrians to ANRC Team
This week, seven riders were named to the St. Andrews Presbyterian College equestrian team that will compete at the 2009 national championship sponsored by the American National Riding Commission. The championship is being hosted by St. Andrews in Laurinburg on April 15-19. Collegiate teams from... - January 31, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Charleston Southern University Expanding Online Campus with Moodle
Charleston Southern University is poised for even greater success with the impending expansion of its online campus. Currently, CSU offers an exceptional Bachelor of Management Arts degree program online through its evening college. In the Fall an online Masters of Nursing Education program is... - January 31, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
TechInsights’ ESC 2009 Event to Feature Free Tutorials by Embedded Systems Experts Netrino
Tutorials Complement Extensive ESC On-site Education Program and Reinforce TechInsights’ Commitment to Engineering Development. - January 31, 2009 - Netrino
College Calls on Local Businesses to Help Tackle Unemployment
City of Wolverhampton College is urging local businesses to come forward and take on apprentices, in a bid to beat the credit crunch. The call comes after the Government revealed plans to fund an additional 35,000 apprentices next year to strengthen the country's competitiveness and help boost... - January 31, 2009 - City of Wolverhampton College
Lexiophiles Unveils List of Top Study Abroad Programs for 2009
The Lexiophiles blog, powered by the bab.la language portal, has published a list of the Top Study Abroad Programs of 2009 in nine different languages. Each list, designed as a user-friendly guide for readers, features the top 10 programs for a given language complete with contact information and a... - January 31, 2009 - bab.la GmbH
Business of Sports Summit (BOSS) to Educate At-Risk Tampa Youth in the Business Aspects of the Multi-Billion Dollar Sports-Business Industry
NFL Player Holds Youth Summit While Recognizing MLB’s Jimmie Lee Solomon and Jordan Brand’s Howard White. - January 30, 2009 - June Family Foundation, Inc
CDIA at Boston University Community Hears from Skip Cohen on Marketing
The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University taps marketing expert Skip Cohen for photography lecture. - January 30, 2009 - Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University
Students Graduate from CDIA at Boston University-Georgetown Campus
Students receive certificates at the Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University’s Washington, DC campus commencement ceremony. - January 30, 2009 - Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University
The e-Learning Lingo Podcast #77: “Self-Paced Learning”
SyberWorks, Inc., a custom e-Learning Solutions provider and a leader in the Learning Management System industry, announces an all-new episode of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series, about an e-Learning theory called “self-paced learning.” - January 30, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Innobuzz Takes Part in Delhi College of Engineering's National Seminar on Information Security
Innobuzz Knowledge Solutions and Delhi College of Engineering (DCE) jointly conduct a national seminar on Information Security and Ethical Hacking. - January 30, 2009 - Innobuzz Knowledge Solutions
StraighterLine Announces Podcast on "StraighterLine for $99"
StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com), a new online education solution that provides students a high-quality, better supported and lower cost way to obtain college credits through regionally accredited colleges and universities, has announced the release of a new podcast discussing... - January 30, 2009 - StraighterLine
Private Tutor Agency Offers Parents of Dyslexic Children a New Approach to Specialist Private Tuition for Dyslexia
Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International, explains how his private tutor agency teaches children with dyslexia and how a condition seen as a learning difficulty can be changed into an educational advantage for the child. - January 30, 2009 - Tutors International
Dmitry Znosko Becomes the Sole Owner of Famatech
Dmitry Znosko, the founder of Famatech, bought out Dmitry Kurashev to become the sole owner. - January 30, 2009 - Famatech
Happy 1-Year Off-the-Grid to a Very Special Non-Profit
Side Street Projects just celebrated one-year 100% solar. - January 29, 2009 - Side Street Projects
Accidental Rep and John Strasberg Studios Team Up for Summer Acting Program
John Strasberg, internationally recognized director, actor, and teacher, and artistic director of the Accidental Repertory Theater, announces a new summer acting training program July 7 - August 8, 2009 in New York City. - January 29, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater
ACT -- theact.tv -- Sends Staff to 2009 Miss America Competition
Staff at the ACT -- theact.tv -- were in the audience to applaud and send congratulations backstage to Miss Indiana, Katie Stam from Seymour, Indiana, for winning the title of Miss America 2009. - January 29, 2009 - ACT
Dancing Away Hunger - A Salsa Benefit for Gleaners Community Food Bank
YA Salsa, Salsa Detroit and the Detroit salsa community are teaming up with Gleaners Community Food Bank to raise money and increase awareness of the great contributions Gleaners makes to those in need. This is a great opportunity to dance, eat, mingle and learn how you can become involved in fighting hunger. When: Saturday January 31st, 6pm - 9pm. Where: Location: Gleaners Headquarters & Distribution Center. Cost: $30 Donation (tax deductable). Who: All Ages. - January 29, 2009 - YA Salsa
Lynne Waymon Joins Business Expert Webinars Speaker Team
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that Lynne Waymon has joined their speaker community to deliver networking skills training. “Lynne Waymon is a highly credentialed speaker and five-time author who brings tremendous value in her teachings. - January 29, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
Scottsdale Personal Trainer Reveals Top 10 Super Game Day Party Tips That Will Save Thousands of Calories From Waistline
With much anticipated Super Bowl Sunday parties coming up this week, it’s time to set your game day meal plan. Normally loaded with high fat foods, you’ll need to make a few changes to save your waistline and create a delicious (and healthy) tailgate buffet. This Scottsdale personal trainer will help save your waistline with the Top 10 Waistline Saving Party Tips. - January 29, 2009 - Arizona Fitness Boot Camp
The MindCenter Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in the Microsoft Partner Program
The MindCenter Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning Microsoft Competencies in Learning Solutions, Custom Development Solutions, and Business Intelligence. - January 28, 2009 - The MindCenter - Computer Learning Center
Companies Still Need to Improve Service Says New Report
A new report published by the Stirtz Group LLC shows customers remain unimpressed about the service they receive from most companies. And, in the past 12 months, service seems to be slipping. - January 28, 2009 - Stirtz Group
Boston-Based Company Illuminate Keeps Pharmaceutical Sales Training on Top of Agenda
Illuminate starts 2009 with support and new project development that keep pharmaceutical sales training a priority. - January 28, 2009 - Illuminate, Inc.
Truck Driving School Expands to Include Three Midwestern Schools
Roadmaster Drivers School has announced that it has contracted to acquire three schools in Kansas City, MO, Oklahoma City, OK, and Tulsa, OK. - January 28, 2009 - Roadmaster Drivers School
Atlanta Defensive Driving and DUI School Completes Expansion to Meet Growing Demand
Georgia’s Premier Driving School, North Metro Traffic School, Adds Additional Programs to its 2009 Schedule. - January 28, 2009 - north metro traffic school
MS-APICS, MEP.ms, Holmes CC, and True North Consulting LLC Announce Supply Chain Courses
The Mississippi APICS chapters, in partnership with the Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Mississippi, Holmes Community College and True North Consulting, announce an intensive Supply Chain Management education series of five, 3-day courses in all elements of Supply Chain Management. These... - January 28, 2009 - True North Consulting, LLC
Northeastern University Announces Date for the 2009 Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards
Northeastern University is pleased to announce that the 3rd annual Massachusetts Family Business of the Year Awards program will be held on April 29, 2009. The awards program created two years ago in a partnership between Northeastern University's Center for Family Business and The Family Firm... - January 28, 2009 - Northeastern University Center for Family Business
NexLearn Announces Latest Version of SimWriter
Simulation authoring tool features more than 30 enhancements to make custom simulation development easier and faster. - January 28, 2009 - NexLearn
HUD Awards $2,000,000 to Goodwill for LaBelle Housing Construction
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida has received $2 million in funding to construct housing for people with disabilities in Hendry County. - January 28, 2009 - Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.
Free Mediaroots Photoshop Training is Being Bundled with Both Educational and Student Versions of Adobe Creative Suites*
New video training provider Mediaroots announce a bundle with Adobe products to provide students, teachers and educational institutions with a Free Photoshop Training DVD when purchasing either the educational or student box versions of the Adobe Creative Suite*. - January 28, 2009 - Mediaroots Ltd.
Deborah Kerr Joins Perrone Group
The Perrone Group is pleased to announce that Deborah Kerr has joined their team as Director of Sales and Strategic Marketing. Ms. Kerr will be based at Perrone Group’s Corporate Headquarters in Hingham, MA and oversee the development of client relationships nationally. She will work with... - January 27, 2009 - Perrone Group
Kristan Leatherman, Creator of RaisingMillionaireBabies.com, Teams Up with Love and Logic Institute's Jim Fay to Help Parents Teach Their Kids About Money
Love and Logic facilitator, Kristan Leatherman teams up with Love and Logic’s Jim Fay to help parents teach their kids about money. Their new book entitled, "Millionaire Babies or Bankrupt Brats? Love and Logic Solutions to Teaching Kids About Money" is getting praise from parents and the press. - January 27, 2009 - RaisingMillionaireBabies.com
New Modern Winter Driving Techniques DVD Released
DVD teaches how to maneuver vehicles confidently, competently and safely on snow and ice. - January 27, 2009 - Bridgestone Winter Driving School
Cassbeth Sends Author of Sustainable Development Possible with Creative System Engineering to IEEE Event on HDTV and IEEE Congressional Science & Engineering Fellowships
Cassbeth sends author of Sustainable Development Possible with Creative System Engineering to IEEE event with presentations on HDTV and IEEE Congressional Science & Engineering Fellowships. A copy of the book was given away as a door prize and the author discussed with other attendees various... - January 27, 2009 - CassBeth
New Book "Your Health in the Information Age" by Peter Yellowlees MD Featured on ABC, Fox TV, and All Books Reviews
"Your Health in the Information Age” is an exciting new book that shows patients how they can work more closely with their doctors by using the internet effectively. 10 million Americans search for health information on the Internet for themselves or for loved ones every single day? 40% of Americans are able to email their doctors, but 80% want to do this. Available from www.InformationAgeHealth.com, Amazon and many online bookstores. - January 26, 2009 - Peter Yellowlees MD
AuPairCare – the Leader in Live-in Au Pair Childcare, Partners with Build-a-Bear Workshop® to Help Local Charities
AuPairCare, a leading au pair placement agency located online at www.aupaircare.com, is teaming up with Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide to hold their Share-A-Bear campaign which invites au pairs to give back to their local communities by making a bear and donating it to a local children’s charity. - January 26, 2009 - AuPairCare of Albany
International Suicide Prevention Association Offers Hope During Tough Economic Times
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) has published a paper entitled, “Suicide and the economic depression: reflections on suicide during the Great Depression” which concludes that there was only a slight increase in deaths by suicide during the Great Depression. - January 26, 2009 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Grosse Ile School Launches New Website, Strengthens School-Community Bond: Dynamic Content Markets the "Grosse Ile Advantage: Achievement, Vision, Community"
If Grosse Ile is a hidden gem, then Grosse Ile Township Schools might be its most brilliant facet. Consistently ranked as one of the top districts in the state and boasting an astonishing 98.7% graduation rate, the district's web presence did not reflect the quality of education it provides. This... - January 25, 2009 - Foxbright
Chinese Volunteers Celebrate New Year with Foster Care Children
Local Kiwanis Club of Arcadia Volunteers Expose Los Angeles Kids to Chinese Traditions. - January 25, 2009 - Hillsides
Sports Science Lab Launches Contest to Fulfill Athletes Dreams
Sports Science Lab is asking for submissions from athletes with community voting on YouTube to select the winner. The winner will receive free SSL training at their facility. - January 25, 2009 - Sport Science Lab
CBSE Math Made Easy with MathTopper
No more nightmares about algebra, geometry or even that dreaded trigonometry for CBSE Math students. Solutions to math problems are now just a click away with MathTopper.com. The website provides K-12 students with interactive support material in the form of videos, audios and text to master CBSE math. - January 25, 2009 - MathTopper
SKOLKOVO Launches SKOLKOVO Challenge Competition
SKOLKOVO announces the launch of SKOLKOVO Challenge Competition. The three winners will receive an opportunity not only to enroll to the SKOLKOVO MBA programme starting in September 2009, but also to implement their projects together with one of the SKOLKOVO Founding Partners acting as a mentor. - January 25, 2009 - Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO
The Alabama Project
Members of this year's Ultimate Black Belt Test program, along with past alumni, will be traveling to Greensboro, AL March 25-29, to work on rebuilding an historic schoolhouse. Sensei Chris Feldt, owner and chief instructor for Samurai Karate Studio, which is located in Columbia northeast, will be traveling to Alabama and participate in this 4 day project. Donations are being requested to support the remodeling of this historic landmark. - January 24, 2009 - Samurai Karate Studio
Penn Man Reduces Debt by $50K in One Year with Mentoring from Prosper Inc.
Ed Myers of Washington Crossing, PA, has eliminated $53,000 in debt in one year thanks to the personal mentoring of Utah-based Prosper Inc. - January 24, 2009 - Prosper Inc.
The Orange Planet Gains Certification in National Senior Program
The Orange Planet exists to promote healthy lifestyles in all people from children to seniors, provide customers the very best in training and wellness services and create a superior basketball experience through quality instruction and competitive play. TOP believes in time-honored values that build strong individuals, families, and communities. - January 24, 2009 - The Orange Planet Athletic Club
Japplis Released a New Online Text-to-Speech Application
Japplis has released a new web application that speaks your text out while you're typing it. - January 24, 2009 - Japplis