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DeWitt Public Schools Launches Friendly, Flexible & Cost-Effective Website - Foxbright’s Express Design Delivers “Value Far in Excess of Cost”
Just north of Lansing, Michigan, DeWitt Public Schools serves nearly 3,000 students, in six different school buildings. This fact played havoc on the district’s image on the web. “We have a community of very involved parents, and they are always asking for information,” says Pat... - February 18, 2009 - Foxbright
eduFire.com Launches Live Online Classes
eduFire.com, a rapidly growing online education community and marketplace, has launched eduFire Classes, a new service that makes live online group classes available to the public. Classes are currently being offered on the site in subjects such as foreign language learning, exam prep and computer... - February 18, 2009 - edufire
SyberWorks Media Center Presents New Article – “28 Web Conference Training Tips”
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: “28 Web Conference Training Tips,” by Mary Polley-Berte, Director of Customer Support and Training for SyberWorks. - February 18, 2009 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Conscious Sedation Consulting Adds Dental Anesthesiologist to Course Development Staff
Dr. Patrick McCarty Joins Conscious Sedation Consulting course development and presentation staff. - February 18, 2009 - Conscious Sedation Consulting
Scottsdale Boot Camp Personal Trainer Releases President’s Day Time-Saving Workout
This Scottsdale boot camp personal trainer creates a customized interval based President’s Day Time-Saving Workout that can be done in the comfort of the White House living room to help keep the Barack Obama, busiest man in the world, in the best shape of his life. - February 18, 2009 - Arizona Fitness Boot Camp
Get a Brand New Perfect Name for New Businesses, Products, Services or Websites
DigitalPractices Media Inc., a digital media company specializing in usability, Web 2.0 marketing and multimedia design, has just launched a new service called BrandNewPerfectName at http://BrandNewPerfect.Name that can help clients find the perfect name for their new business, product, service or Website. CONTACT: Names@DigitalPractices.com or call 1 (250) 590.3945 - February 17, 2009 - DigitalPractices Media Inc.
2009 Cuba May Day Tour
Cuba Education Tours announces its 2009 Cuba May Day Tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution. This unique tour will run from Saturday 25 April to Saturday 2 May, 2009 -- eight incredible days to witness the island's stellar cultural and social achievements and join hands with... - February 17, 2009 - Cuba Education Tours
Lives of Enthusiastic Artistic Contributions Celebrated at Ragan Awards
St. Andrews Presbyterian College presented the 29th Annual Sam Ragan Fine Arts Awards to four lifelong artistic contributors during an event Thursday evening. “We are in the big top and the cheers will echo from the roof in honor of our four distinguished recipients,” said St. Andrews President Paul Baldasare after reading a poem by Sam Ragan that referenced such an enthusiastic response. - February 17, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Student Life the Focus of Semi-Centennial Panel Discussion
“Back in the 1960’s, things were really different than today,” said Professor George Melton of student life at St. Andrews Presbyterian College. “I can remember for example when the men students could come and go as they wanted. But the women students were somewhat... - February 17, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Martial Arts Instructor Volunteers to Help Daisy Scouts with Courage and Strength
Tony Whetstine, Owner/Instructor of Poway Samurai Martial Arts volunteered his time with Daisy Scout Troop 8633 to teach them about courage and strength, as a part of their themed activity week. - February 17, 2009 - Poway Samurai Martial Arts
CEO Advisors Network Forms New Business Roundtable
CEO Advisors Network formed a new business roundtable for professionals involved in the senior services/eldercare industry. This group is being sponsored by a national bank who is investing in their clients to show their commitment to economic vitality and to their clients. - February 17, 2009 - CEO Advisors Network
The Q Group and Ahana Answer Government Call to Reform Education in South Korea
Schools across South Korea will be teaching English with The Q Group’s innovative learning products as part of a government drive to raise the level of English among students. - February 17, 2009 - The Q Group
The Heartland Development Bank - Economic Development on Steroids
Proposed bank key to regional economic development. The Heartland Development Bank will use public/private funds to invest in education, research and development, and critical infrastructure. - February 17, 2009 - Praxis Strategy Group
Cassbeths' Free General Document Analysis (GDA) Tool is Used to Analyze H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Cassbeths' Free General Document Analysis (GDA) Tool is used to Analyze H.R. 1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The tool has many templates to analyze documents. The policy template was used to analyze the legislation. The findings were fascinating and are summarized as follows... - February 17, 2009 - CassBeth
MoneyTree Entrepreneurship Program Well Received by International MBA Students from Multi Media University (MMU), Cyberjaya
MoneyTree Entrepreneurship Program in Multi Media University (MMU), Cyberjaya. - February 17, 2009 - MoneyTree
The EMS Professional Launches “Turbo Medic MX” for 2009
"Paramedics take advantage of enhanced user interface and navigation." Some of the enhancements highlighted in Turbo Medic MX include the new Windows based navigation, which gives users the comfort of a web browser experience, greater flexibility in navigating between modules and screens within the program, continuously improving their knowledge and confidence. - February 16, 2009 - The EMS Professional
In Dubai Even Lunch Breaks Are Different
Office workers from Hult International Business School queued up at Jumeirah Beach Residence yesterday to take a 45-metre bungee jump on what proved to be an office lunch break with a difference. “We wanted to take a break from the traditional working lunch and liven up the... - February 16, 2009 - Hult International Business School
How to Beat the Recession Blues with Music
Recover one’s spirits to have the right energy to overcome hard times. - February 16, 2009 - Monica Cuneo
Lecture at University of Houston to Cover Healthcare Opportunities, Responsibilities, Challenges
An internationally renowned leader in vision sciences will address the financial, legal and ethical issues associated with healthcare on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the University of Houston. - February 16, 2009 - University of Houston
South Coast Bayern U9 Girls Win 2009 Rich Bailey Girls Friendship Tournament
Suffocating Defense and Clutch Scoring Give SC Bayern U9 Girls Soccer Team the Championship. - February 16, 2009 - South Coast Bayern Futbol Club
South Coast Bayern Announced National High School Letter of Intent (NLI) Signings and Announcements
Members of the Cal South 2008 National State State Cup and South Coast Bayern Boys U17 Program announced their college choices at a Press conference on Wednesday, February 4th, 2009 at 1:15pm. Location: South Coast Bayern Office, 18141 Beach Blvd., #395, Huntington Beach CA 92648. - February 16, 2009 - South Coast Bayern Futbol Club
MoneyTree Entrepreneurship Program Well Received by Institutions of Higher Learning
MoneyTree Entrepreneurship Program in Taylor's College and Open University Malaysia. - February 16, 2009 - MoneyTree
The Apogee Foundation is Selected as the Top Non-Profit in the First Annual Fast Pitch Business Awards
The Apogee Foundation has been named the year's “Top Non-Profit” in the inaugural Fast Pitch! Business Awards - Kenneth Schneider. - February 16, 2009 - The Apogee Foundation
Sagemont Lower School Students Compete in Odyssey of the Mind
Sagemont fourth and fifth grade students have been busy preparing for an upcoming event called Odyssey of the Mind. This program provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. - February 16, 2009 - The Sagemont Schools
Rockbridge Online Seminary Embraces Amazon Kindle as Alternative to Dead-Wood College Textbooks
Rockbridge online seminary is leaving the musty smell of old books in empty library halls, for technology that allows the library to be carried like a single paperback book. The Amazon Kindle provides real advantages for stateside students: books become usable and searchable for years. Even more important is the Kindle allows global students to instantly have their textbooks instead of waiting weeks for expensive delivery services. - February 16, 2009 - Rockbridge Seminary
Broward County Science Fair 2008 - Budding Sagemont Scientists
This year at the Broward County Science Fair, The Sagemont School received (2) Best in Show (top honors) among its middle school student entries. In addition, the school received (4) 1st place honors. Best In Show distinction is determined by a competition among all first place science fair projects within individual grade divisions. Best In Show winners receive special ribbons and a check for $25.00. - February 15, 2009 - The Sagemont Schools
Fuentek Senior Consultant Jack Spain Publishes Book
Laura A. Schoppe, president of Fuentek, LLC (www.fuentek.com), has announced that Jack Spain, senior consultant with the firm, has published The IT Leadership Pyramid, a book that describes essential leadership imperatives for leaders of information technology organizations in the 21st century. For... - February 15, 2009 - Fuentek, LLC
The Sagemont School’s Girl Scouts Making a Difference
The Sagemont elementary school girls in Broward County’s, troop 10916, turned their annual cookie sale into a community service project - February 15, 2009 - The Sagemont Schools
All-Star Business Coaches: “Best of the Best” Achieve Diamond Status and Deliver Results
Three ActionCOACH Business Coaches “play the game” at the highest levels. - February 15, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Kim Dean of Triangle Media Trainers Hosts "A Cause for Fashion"
Triangle Media Trainers LLC (www.trianglemediatrainers.com), a media coaching firm, has announced that managing partner Kim Dean hosted “A Cause for Fashion” on Sunday, Feb. 8. - February 15, 2009 - Triangle Media Trainers
National Elementary Honor Society Comes to Sagemont
The Sagemont Lower School Campus has become one of just over 300 Elementary schools to be designated as a founding chapter of NEHS (National Elementary Honor Society). - February 15, 2009 - The Sagemont Schools
Private Education Expert Suggests Existence of ‘Super-Prime Education’ Sector to Explain Continuing Demand for Full-Time Live-in Tutors Despite Credit Crunch
Adam Caller, founder of Tutors International, reports that the credit crunch has had no impact on demand for full-time live-in tutors and discusses the reasons why, introducing the idea of ‘super-prime education’ - February 15, 2009 - Tutors International
Cactus Commerce Cosponsors Aberdeen Group’s Report on Best-in-Class Multi-Channel Retailing
Benchmark report outlines current success rates of multi-channel retailers and the opportunities in implementing digital and mobile channels. - February 14, 2009 - Cactus Commerce
Chaunta Mero Earns REAL ESTATE WEBOGRAPHER™ Certification.
Chaunta Mero has successfully completed the REAL ESTATE WEBOGRAPHER™ certification to join an elite group of real estate professionals who have earned the prestigious certification offered through the National Institute of Webographers, LLC (www.webographers.com). Chaunta Mero has... - February 14, 2009 - National Institute of Webographers
Philadelphia Artists Collective, Positive Minds, Presents a Black History Month Show and Art Exhibit- Black Revival: Resurrecting the Spirit of Our Ancestors
Philadelphia artist collective, Positive Minds, presents Black Revival: Resurrecting the Spirit of Our Ancestors: a non-traditional Black History Month presentation in honor of the strength and power of African Americans and Black People of African decent on Friday, February 27th from 7-9pm at... - February 14, 2009 - Positive Minds
Sagemont's Seniors Become Entrepreneurs at Annual Senior Market
Sagemont Seniors, in Ms. Rupert’s economics class, recently learned about becoming entrepreneurs. - February 14, 2009 - The Sagemont Schools
Curriculum Connector from Performance Pathways, Ready to Improve Student Achievement
New curriculum management application includes flexible unit design (support for Curriculum Mapping, UBD, Learning Focused), calendar-based lesson planning, and much more. - February 14, 2009 - Performance Pathways
Berks Business Education Coalition, Berks County IU, & Performance Pathways Announce Partnership
Visionary partnership aimed at improving student learning includes Boyertown, Oley Valley, and Wyomissing school districts, expansion likely. - February 14, 2009 - Performance Pathways
Performance Tracker Named to Top 100 Products of 2008 by District Administration Magazine
One of the most-read magazines of America’s school district leaders, announces the Readers’ Choice Top 100 Products of 2008 — Performance Tracker honored. - February 14, 2009 - Performance Pathways
Nightwatch 2009 Internship Opportunities
The Nightwatch Program, a non-profit organization dedicated to community improvement and crime prevention announced 2009 internships at a press conference on Thursday morning at its New York headquarters. "An internship is a great way to 'test drive' a career path, and gain... - February 14, 2009 - The Nightwatch Program
Private Main Line School Announces AP Scholars
More than half of Devon Preparatory School’s senior class has been named AP Scholar by the College Board. Thirteen of these young men were named AP Scholar with Distinction, 12 were named AP Scholar with Honor and five were named AP Scholar. All thirty students hail from the five county... - February 14, 2009 - Devon Preparatory School
Stefan Kazakis Has Added Executive Coaching to His Business
Kazakis believes executive coaching will make his coaching business more profitable. - February 14, 2009 - ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH Now Offers Executive Coaching to the Best Coaches in its Network
Hank De Smit will increase his profitability by diversifying into executive coaching. - February 14, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Longest Serving ActionCOACH Franchisee is Now a Diamond Coach
Steve Leach is one of the three Business Coaches from the world’s leader in business coaching to have reached the Diamond Coach status - in the midst of the current recession. - February 14, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Special Education and the Law
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome is hosting a free presentation on February 25. - February 14, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
CDIA at Boston University Hosts DC Photo Meetup
The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University’s Georgetown Campus offered a presentation and workshop to the DC-area photography community. - February 13, 2009 - Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University
CDIA at Boston University Hosts TIVA-DC Meeting
The Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University’s Georgetown campus presented a networking session and panel discussion of the 48 Hour Film Project. - February 13, 2009 - Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University
No Nonsense Fitness Craze That Defies the Credit Crunch
David Robertson Personal Training is revolutionising the fitness industry by providing clients with two invaluable lessons during the current economic crisis – how to aggressively de-stress and how to remain fit by constructing a gym in your home for next to nothing. - February 13, 2009 - David Robertson Personal Training
Baseball Hitting Drills Website Donating Proceeds to Help Poverty Stricken School Room Projects
Baseball hitting website is using interactive online hitting lessons to donate funds for classrooms in need. http://www.swing-smarter-baseball-hitting-drills.com/swing-training.html. - February 13, 2009 - Swing Smarter Baseball Hitting Drills.com
OrgSync Raises Money for Charity: Water Using Social Media
OrgSync Successfully Uses Twitter Social Media Platform to Rally the Community, Increase Public Awareness and Raise $1500 for Charity: Water. - February 13, 2009 - OrgSync