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WineAndHospitalityNetwork.com Announces Pre-Release Party / Private Screening of the Movie Bottle Shock, for Wine Industry Professionals
WineAndHospitalityNetwork.com, the wine & hospitality industry business & social network, today announced details of a pre-screening party for the movie “Bottle Shock.” Producer Brenda Lhormer, will speak to the group about the making of the movie, which is based on the true story of “The Judgment of Paris” in which a California wine trumps the French competition for the first time in a Paris blind tasting in 1976, forever changing the California wine industry. - August 15, 2008 - Community Cafe & Annex Wine Bar
Hayley Erner from England Receives “ActionMAN” Award
Erner receives accolades at ActionCOACH’s Global Conference. - August 15, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Ross Cox is “ActionMAN”
Cox honored at awards night. - August 15, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Affordable PowerPoint Add-in Enhances Presentation Wow Factor
Visual Exemplars Ltd has released Perspector Lists v. 4.2, a Microsoft PowerPoint add-in. Priced at only $29.90(US), Perspector Lists transforms ordinary PowerPoint text bullet-point slides into memorable, eye-catching 3D list images. Using a selection of list styles from the Perspector Lists... - August 14, 2008 - Visual Exemplars Ltd
GuitarGames.net Releases Scale and Music Theory Webapp
GuitarGames.net expands its collection of educational online games with the release of the Super Scale Trainer, a music theory and scale webapp. - August 14, 2008 - GuitarGames.net
Savem, LLC Introduces Inventive New Child Safety Tool, Called Plugeez™ That Claims to Minimize Shock Risk and the Difficult Removal of Protector Outlet Plugs
Savem, LLC a Troy, MO based company, claims to have come up with a new inventive device to assist parents and caretakers to remedy the problem of missing and sometimes difficult protector plugs over electrical outlets, by lessening the hardship of removal, and securing the plug near the outlet. - August 14, 2008 - Savem LLC
Rick Crain’s Passion for Business Coaching Won Him the “ActionMAN” Award
Crain’s high level of honesty and integrity is well-known within the coaching community. - August 14, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Ken Zelazny Bags Two Awards at ActionCOACH’s Global Conference
Zelazny wins top honors. - August 14, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Anthony Stewart of Photoshopping4Dollars Teaches Design Beginners the Skills They Need to Start Working as High-Paid Graphic Artists in Less Than 8 Hours
Unlike any other graphic design course on the market today, the materials contained in Anthony Stewart's new Photoshop video training course Photoshopping4Dollars take complete beginners and turn them into pros in less than 8 hours. - August 14, 2008 - Photoshopping4Dollars
Tribe Pictures Creates Multi-Media Campaign for Special Olympics Texas - It's Not OK to Use the 'R' Word
Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can really hurt you. That’s the concept behind the new multi-media campaign Tribe Pictures (Chatham, NJ) created to eliminate the use of the ‘R’ word. No one should be called the ‘R’ word. - August 14, 2008 - Tribe Pictures
Brainvisa Announces Its New Range of Services for Rapid Mobile Learning
Moving up to the next level in Learning, Brainvisa unveils its capabilities in mLearning including-rapid eLearning authoring systems, custom mobile-based portals and custom content for Mobile phones. - August 14, 2008 - Brainvisa
Self Improvement Magazine Debuts in October
Making its debut in October 2008, Self Improvement Magazine is a new publication that focuses on practical advice for life success. Founded by Author and Life Coach, Tristan Loo, the magazine aims to inspire people all over the world. - August 14, 2008 - Synergy Institute
Brian Smith: a Massage Therapist Aims for Gold
Brian Smith provides massage treatment for swimmers competing for a spot on the US Olympic Swimming Team. - August 13, 2008 - Cortiva Institute - Schools of Massage Therapy
Advanced Technical Training Network (ATTN) Launches OPE Training Website
The ATTN System offers members an online blended learning approach to preventative maintenance (PM) and diagnostics. It allows a technician or business owner to develop these programs in their dealership, rental, golf course, landscape maintenance, or tree care organizations. - August 13, 2008 - Advanced Technical Training Network
TechBiz Connection Presents Panel Discussion on Business Success Factors
TechBiz Connection will host a distinguished panel of business leaders and innovators who will discuss how to implement well-conceived plans and programs at its monthly forum on Wednesday, August 20 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at TechSpace on 65 Enterprise in Aliso Viejo, Calif. - August 13, 2008 - TechBiz Connection
Ashworth University Hosts 2008 Graduation Ceremony
On Saturday, August 9, Ashworth University hosted nearly 1,000 graduates, family and friends representing each of its high school, career school and university diploma and degree programs. The ceremony was held at the Hilton Hotel Northeast in Norcross, GA. - August 13, 2008 - Ashworth College
Learning Organizations Get Help from Revised Best Practice Tool
Businesses aspiring to become a “Learning Organization” received a needed boost this week. Management consulting firm Business Performance P/L announced the release of the third edition of their comprehensive guide and assessment tools for measuring and improving an organization’s training capability. - August 13, 2008 - Business Performance Pty Ltd
Yves Louis Wins “ActionMAN” Award
Louis honored at Global Conference - August 13, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Graham Corrigan Honored at ActionCOACH’s 2008 Global Conference
UK-based Corrigan is “ActionMAN” - August 13, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Chris Gibbons Awarded “ActionMAN”
Gibbons is the youngest ActionCOACH Business Coach in the world. - August 13, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Hank De Smit Wins “ActionMAN” Award at the ActionCOACH 2008 Global Conference
Hank De Smit from Western Australia attains recognition - August 13, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Bruce Campbell Accepts “ActionMAN” Award
Campbell achieved Emerald status in nine months. - August 13, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Jeremy Hutchings Wins “Rookie of the Year” Award
Outstanding work results in prestigious award for Hutchings - August 13, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Finn’s Clients Get Great Results
Keystone State ActionCOACH Earns Award for “Best Client Results” - August 13, 2008 - ActionCOACH
The University of Texas Southwestern Recognizes CMC Credential
Practice Management Institute’s (PMI) CMC Credential has been recognized by The University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center, “one of the country’s leading academic medical centers, patient care providers and research institutions” (www.utsouthwestern.edu). - August 13, 2008 - Practice Management Institute
StraighterLine Launches Online Course Covering the 2008 Presidential Election
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 a new partnership with Metropolitan State College of... - August 13, 2008 - StraighterLine
Pete McDowall Won “ActionMAN” Award
McDowall honored at ActionCOACH’s Global Conference. - August 12, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Kevin Alft Awarded “Master Licensee of the Year”
For the second time, Alft receives this coveted award. - August 12, 2008 - ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH Bruce Wilson Wins “Hall of Fame” Award
New Zealander receives accolades at ActionCOACH’s Global Conference. - August 10, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Cunningham and Zelazny’s ActionCOACH Firm Named “Most Improved”
Ontario’s firm accepts award at ActionCOACH’s 2008 Global Conference. - August 10, 2008 - ActionCOACH
ActionCOACH Aureliano Rivera Cerna is the “Most Improved Coach of the Year”
ActionCOACH’s Mexico team adds yet another feather to its cap by this win. - August 10, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Spain-Based ActionCOACH Business Coaches Awarded at Global Conference
Pablo Aixela and Joaquin Atienza win award as “Most Improved Master Licensees” at the ActionCOACH Global Conference. - August 10, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Release of Historical Novel About Antarctica
Describes historical novel, Surviving Erebus, and major expedition of Sir James Clark Ross commanding ships HMS Erebus and Terror to major discoveries in Antarctica in 1841. - August 09, 2008 - More Curious Minds
Crystal Clear Concepts, Inc. Launches a Complete System to Evaluate, Manage, and Lead Private Club Teams to the Next Level - and Beyond
The CLEAR Solution™ is a Comprehensive Labor Evaluation, Action, and Reporting Solution (CLEAR) ensuring Private Clubs are properly documenting, training, goal setting, and maximizing their greatest asset – their team. - August 09, 2008 - Crystal Clear Concepts, Inc.
Neil Sinclair Wins the ActionCOACH “Forum Poster of the Year” Award
Sinclair’s participation and support won him honors. - August 09, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Laura A. Schoppe Receives 2008 Women in Business Award
Fuentek, LLC (www.fuentek.com) has announced that Laura A. Schoppe, president of the firm, was recognized as one of the Triangle’s most successful businesswomen by Triangle Business Journal at the “Women In Business Awards” event on August 6 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in... - August 09, 2008 - Fuentek, LLC
SyberWorks Partners with MedSenses to Provide Nursing and Healthcare e-Learning to the Medical and Healthcare Industries Through Their Hospital Learning Management System
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, today announces their partnership with MedSenses, Inc., a supplier of e-Learning content to the medical and healthcare industries through the SyberWorks Hospital Learning Management System. - August 09, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Peter Suwondo Has the Vision to Change the Lives of One Million People in His Lifetime
Peter Suwondo wants to be a great coach – one who is always learning and consistently getting excellent results. - August 09, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Anita Wongso Strives to be the Best; Joins ActionCOACH to Achieve Goal
Business owner Anita Wongso believes that her decision to become a Business Coach will positively impact her own business as well. - August 09, 2008 - ActionCOACH
The e-Learning Lingo Podcast Show Discusses Usability
SyberWorks, a leading e-Learning Solution and Learning Management System provider, announces the most recent episode of its e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series. This week’s topic is a term used in e-Learning, “usability.” - August 09, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Mobile Learning Proves Successful to Teach Over 100,000 Global Sports Fans
Beginning July 1, 2008, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Hot Lava Software, Inc. have impacted the way fans learn about sports. The Sports Bytes Competition is a promotion that tests fans’ knowledge of the science behind sports via their mobile phones. Throughout the month of July,... - August 09, 2008 - OutStart
Business Executive with 25 Years of Experience Wins “Associate/ Employee Coach of the Year” Award
Lankford honored for second time in this category. - August 09, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Illycaffè to Introduce First U.S. University of Coffee Program
illy’s Università del Caffè Will Provide Extensive Coffee Education at International Culinary Center in New York City. - August 08, 2008 - Italian Culinary Academy
Orange County Fashion Design Students Tackle Unique Design Challenge
The Re-Mix, Re-Design and Re-Construct Fashion Challenge is sponsored by Fox Head, Inc. - August 08, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
ActionCOACH of Melbourne, Australia Honored as “Firm of the Year”
Bruce Doyle and his team recognized as the ActionCOACH “Firm of the Year.” - August 08, 2008 - ActionCOACH
The Art Institute Establishes Foundation Studies Department and Names New Academic Director
Alan Burner was promoted from Lead Faculty to Foundation Studies Academic Department Director. - August 08, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
Baseball Used to Teach Kids About Math and Science Through Sports Byte Competition
At minor league baseball stadiums, children ranging in age are learning the science and math behind the sport all while having a good time watching the game courtesy of the Ewing Kauffman Foundation and powered by Hot Lava Software. - August 08, 2008 - OutStart
Online Basketball Coaching Clinics 2.0—the Best Way to Become a Better Basketball Coach
Perfect Practice and The Coaching Toolbox announce partnership to create online HoopClinics. - August 08, 2008 - HoopClinics
Internet Start-Up Confirmat Introduces Interactive Motor Selection on Website SpecAmotor.com Which Saves Engineers a Lot of Effort
The free and brand-independent electric motor selection website specAmotor.com has introduced a new functionality: interactive motor selection. The site directly reports back if the motor is capable of handling the vistors drive-problem. This new functionality will shorten the motor selection time and save engineers a lot of effort. - August 08, 2008 - Confirmat
Codimensional Software Announces Schoolweb
Codimensional Software announces the release of Schoolweb, a complete web 2.0 portal system for schools, designed to facilitate communication between students, parents, and faculty. - August 08, 2008 - Codimensional Software