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Close More Sales Consistently - Even in a Down Market
Bestselling Author Bob Beck Offers Help to Sales Professionals. For the first time information that has been taught in ten countries is now available in new CD series. - July 22, 2008 - Beck Products
World’s First International Lunar Observatory Bound for the Moon
The world’s first astronomical observatory bound for the Moon was announced today as a joint venture between the International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) and Google Lunar X Prize contender Odyssey Moon Limited. A dual function ILO precursor instrument demonstrating observation and communication techniques will be part of the scientific and commercial payloads aboard Odyssey Moon’s inaugural “MoonOne” lander mission, destined for the lunar equator by 2011. - July 22, 2008 - Odyssey Moon Limited
Bram Speech and Language Consultants is Accepting New Clients
Bram Consultants are accepting new clients for Fall 2008. Bram Consultants service clients in Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT. - July 22, 2008 - Bram Speech and Language Consultants
Merging Credit Unions Agree on KnowledgePortal360 to Facilitate Transition
Summit Credit Union and Great Wisconsin Credit Union Select TFactor's LMS. - July 21, 2008 - TFactor Inc
Firebrand Training Warns SMEs Are Making It Easy for Hackers by Not Securing Their Wireless Networks
SMEs need to take pro-active measures, or “think like hackers” to avoid the major security risks facing their businesses from unprotected wireless networks. This is the message in the White Paper from Firebrand Training. - July 21, 2008 - Firebrand Training
St. Andrews Presbyterian College Opens Virtual Campus Through Addition of Online Programs
In fall 2008, the college will launch its first two online degree completion programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies. These programs will allow students with an associate’s degree or transferable credit hours from an accredited college or university to complete an undergraduate degree in an online format. - July 21, 2008 - The Learning House, Inc.
Free Course in Learning Spanish as a Language
Does learning Spanish sound like an attractive proposition? Learn Spanish Language is a website offering just that, with a free course in learning the language. Charles Brugal, owner of LearnSpanishLanguage.co.uk, said: “The program we are offering is different from most of the programs... - July 21, 2008 - Learn Spanish Language
AppleChineseOnline Publishes Tourist Chinese [2010 Version] (Sound Embedded) e-Book
Tourist Chinese [2010 version] (sound embedded) e-book is for learners of all levels who have pinyin as a foundation to master essential Chinese expressions that are especially useful when traveling. - July 20, 2008 - AppleChineseOnline
AppleChineseOnline Publishes Mandarin Chinese 900 Series e-Book
This ebook series focuses on relaxing and interesting ways of learning styles for the learners to master basic Chinese conversations in a short time and improve Chinese communication skills effectively. - July 20, 2008 - AppleChineseOnline
AppleChineseOnline Publishes Master Chinese Pronunciation (Pinyin) e-Book
Based upon standard American English, the pinyin component will present similarities to which speakers of English can relate. The book's aim is to teach you how to pronounce correctly in Chinese. - July 20, 2008 - AppleChineseOnline
Saint Mary’s School Announces New Marketing and Public Information Director
Head of School Theo Wilkes Coonrod at Saint Mary’s School (www.saint-marys.edu) in Raleigh announced that Gloria Lesher has joined the school as director of strategic marketing and public information. In this position, Lesher will guide and coordinate the communications activities of all... - July 20, 2008 - Saint Mary's School
Aptech Computer Education Inaugurates Its 8th Centre at Ahmedabad
Aptech Computer Education, the flagship brand of global learning solutions major - Aptech Limited, today announced the launch of a new state-of-the-art center at C.G. Road, Ahmedabad. - July 20, 2008 - Aptech Limited
University of Northern Colorado Professor Studying "Diesel Tree" as Biofuel Source
University of Northern Colorado Biological Sciences Assistant Professor Chhandak Basu has received a $49,643 grant from the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade, along with matching university funds, to study the viability of using in automobiles biofuel derived from a... - July 19, 2008 - University of Northern Colorado
AbleBridge Announces Formation of Advisory Board
AbleBridge Inc., a leading Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner, today announced the formation of a new Advisory Board. The AbleBridge Advisory Board is a carefully selected team that brings together a strong and diverse group of business professionals with experience in executive sales management,... - July 19, 2008 - AbleBridge Inc
AbleBridge Selected for Microsoft's CRM SaaS Readiness Program
AbleBridge Inc., a leading Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner, today announced it was one of five Microsoft ISV Partners selected for early participation in the Microsoft CRM Saas Readiness Program. In creating the SaaS ISV Readiness Program, Microsoft has partnered with Mural Consulting, the leading... - July 19, 2008 - AbleBridge Inc
Web Searching Evolves with the Launch of InverSearch
InverSearch is a privately held company specializing in the development of software to afford everyone a real alternative to scouring the Web. InverSearch inverts the roles of the parties involved in a traditional search--the inquirer and the recipient, or the consumer and the business. Those interested in searching an entirely new way can visit InverSearch at http://www.inversearch.com. - July 19, 2008 - Inversearch
Design for Lean Six Sigma Book to be Distributed Online by Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Keys Six Sigma, Incorporated is pleased to announce that Amazon and Barnes & Noble have added the recently published book “Lessons Learned from an Unconventional Design for Lean Six Sigma Deployment” to their online marketplaces. The book outlines the successful development and deployment of Xerox’s Design for Lean Six Sigma initiative within the product development community. - July 19, 2008 - Keys Six Sigma, Incorporated
Durand Area Schools Launches Dynamic New Website: New Website Improves Communication and Complements District Improvements
Durand Area Schools is a model district, and much of its success has to do with the support of its community. In times of tightening budgets and shrinking resources, Durand has been able to improve its physical buildings as well as improve how the district communicates with students, parents,... - July 18, 2008 - Foxbright
Plumbers to Ride Out the Recession, Says Train 4 Trade Skills
Despite the credit crunch, more and more people are wanting to enroll on blended learning plumbing courses with Train 4 Trade Skills. - July 18, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
Children’s Theatre of Knoxville to Hold Auditions for Upcoming Production of "Little Women" on August 10 & 11
Children’s Theatre of Knoxville (CTK) will hold auditions for the upcoming stage production of Little Women, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, on Sunday, August 10 from 3 PM and 5 PM and Monday, August 11 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. Auditions will take place at The Emporium Center for Art & Culture at 100 South Gay Street in downtown Knoxville. - July 18, 2008 - Children’s Theatre of Knoxville, Inc.
ActionCOACH Announces 2008 Global Conference Dates for Newport Beach
Best-selling authors Jack Canfield, Jeffrey Gitomer and Keith Cunningham among top speakers at ActionCOACH’s 2008 Global Conference. - July 18, 2008 - ActionCOACH
FlamencoTalk.com Teaches Youth About Spanish Culture and Flamenco
FlamencoTalk.com presents a 4-day Spanish culture, art, and flamenco camp for children entering grades 1-5. - July 18, 2008 - FlamencoTalk
IIDA Illinois Chapter Appoints Crandon Gustafson President-Elect
Crandon Gustafson, Director of the Center for Professional Development at Harrington College of Design, has been appointed president–elect for the Illinois chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). With more than 700 members locally, the IIDA Illinois Chapter is one of... - July 18, 2008 - Harrington College of Design
Top 20 OPC Integration Questions Released
The OPC Training Institute, a global technology training provider, has compiled and released the most common questions asked by OPC Integrators. In addition to the questions, multiply OPC experts will form an online forum on August 13, 2008 to answer the most common questions. - July 18, 2008 - OPC Training Institute
Bushikai Martial Arts Relocates to Frederick Sportsplex
The Bushikai Bugei Dojo, long recognized as a leader in the Classical Martial Arts of Japan, has reopened inside the Sportsplex at 1845 Brookfield Court in Frederick, Maryland. - July 18, 2008 - Bushikai Martial Arts
e-Learning Lingo Podcast Show Discusses the Theory of Reductionism
SyberWorks, Inc., a global leader in Learning Management Systems Technology today announces the next episode of their e-Learning Lingo Podcast Show which discusses the theory of “reductionism.” - July 18, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Local Baseball Team Teaches Math and Science during Summer Home Games
This summer the Frederick Keys are changing the way that fans learn about baseball. The Keys have teamed up with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Hot Lava Software, Inc. to bring fans a new way to learn the science behind sports. The promotion, dubbed the Sports Bytes Competition, tests... - July 18, 2008 - OutStart
Adult Students Have a New Outlet for Creative Expression
The Art Institute of Atlanta to Offer Evening and Weekend Options. - July 18, 2008 - The Art Institutes
Fuentek Releases Podcast on Collaborative Research and Development
Laura A. Schoppe, president of Fuentek, LLC (www.fuentek.com), has announced the release of a podcast discussing collaborative research and development. In the podcast, Schoppe addresses technology infusion and explains what steps companies should take before searching for potential partners. She... - July 18, 2008 - Fuentek, LLC
Quantix Win Oracle Support Contract with First Bank of Nigeria (FBN Bank UK Ltd)
Quantix Ltd, a leading Oracle Support & Managed Services specialist, announces a contract win with FBN Bank Ltd. - July 18, 2008 - Quantix UK
Modality Launches Mobile Learning Applications on Apple App Store
Modality Partners with Leading Publishers to Bring Trusted Learning and Consumer Reference Tools to iPhone and iPod Touch Users. - July 17, 2008 - Modality, Inc.
NIIT Expands Offerings to Banking, Financial Services and Insurance Companies
Comprehensive Information Technology Training Now Available. - July 17, 2008 - NIIT (USA) Inc.
Piyolet Health & Wellness Expo at the Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa
Piyolet (PI-Pilates, YO-Yoga, LET-Ballet), an innovative fitness practice created by Attorney Roslyn Bazzelle after fourteen years of professional dance training, and a passion for health and well-being is showcasing Saturday, August 23rd at The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa, Houston's 5-star... - July 17, 2008 - Piyolet, LLC
MagicDraw 15.5 Adds Project Branching and Merging Capabilities for Large Team Collaboration
No Magic releases the latest version of MagicDraw that features Project Branching, Model Merge, Active Validation, and Provided/Required Interfaces in the Composite Structure diagram. Parameters and Arguments synchronization, Open API and Report Wizard were all enhanced in this release as well. - July 17, 2008 - No Magic, Inc.
Home Study Firm SkillsTrain is Top of the Class
SkillsTrain has become the country’s top achieving college in the recent International Association of Book-keepers computerised book keeping exams. The company achieved the accolade ahead of competition from conventional colleges and learning institutes. - July 17, 2008 - SkillsTrain
The SyberWorks LMS e-Learning Implementation Show Discusses On-the-Job and Classroom Training-Certification Management with Viola Hamilton-Wilkes of PneuDraulics, Inc.
SyberWorks, Inc., a global leader in Learning Management System (LMS) technology, today announces the next episode in their LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast Series: “On-the-Job (OJT) and Classroom Training-Certification Management – An Interview with Viola Hamilton-Wilkes of PneuDraulics, Inc.” - July 17, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
American Inn & Suites Launches a Newly Designed Website and Dynamic Marketing Campaign
American Inn & Suites chose Utah Web Services to completely re-design their old website and deploy an aggressive marketing campaign that will dramatically increase their business. - July 17, 2008 - Wiworks Inc.
BetterTrades Hosts Traders Super Summit in Dallas, Texas
BetterTrades™ has released the dates for its most comprehensive annual trading event, Traders Super Summit, to be held in Dallas, Texas, August 7 – 9, 2008. The Traders Super Summit, an annual conference hosted by BetterTrades’ founder, Freddie Rick, brings all of the... - July 16, 2008 - BetterTrades
High School Students Deliver Environmentally Responsible Design for Project BLUE
Students completed design projects as part of The Art Institute Summer Studio Workshop. - July 16, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
ActionCOACH Scott Baird is Part of the First ActionCOACH Business Coaching Firm in Utah
Scott Baird is excited about the education process, the new working relationships with ActionCOACH professionals and the new business tool kit he will receive as an ActionCOACH. - July 16, 2008 - ActionCOACH
StraighterLine Introduces Education Team Leader
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 that Christa Ehmann Powers, Ph.D., will lead a team... - July 16, 2008 - StraighterLine
Locally Produced Podcast Featured on iTunes U: Inside Michigan Education Podcast Featured on Michigan’s New Learning Portal on iTunes U
Inside Michigan Education, a weekly podcast produced in Downtown Grand Rapids, features in-depth interviews with regional experts who share their knowledge and opinions about the present condition and future needs of Michigan's K-12 education system: Inside Michigan Education is now featured on... - July 14, 2008 - Foxbright
Top Massillon Athletes to be Seen By Wider Coaching Audience
When people think of the city of Massillon or Washington High School, they think football, and with good reason. Massillonians eat and sleep high school football. After Paul Brown was a student and then a coach here, he went on to revolutionize professional football. Washington High has produced... - July 14, 2008 - Athletic Scholarship Corporation
EMS Solutions’ The NREMT A/V Showcase Brings the Best of Both Worlds Together
This product offer both audio and video study help to pass the NREMT practical skills exam. Offering both BLS and ALS versions, it will allow students to focus not only on the step by step skills but also on key areas that many students struggle with. - July 14, 2008 - The EMS Professional
Long Commute Turns Into New Book for College Students
Long distance commuter uses his time on the train, metro and bus to write a book that will help college students understand the basics of credit cards, debit cards, student loan and more. - July 14, 2008 - Pratt Financial Group
Tamil Cinema Legends to be Honored by the Hollywood College of the Entertainment Industry
California University of Technology Co-Chairman and CEO, Mr. Senthil Kumar, announces that Director K. Balanchander and Actress Manorama (fondly called Aachi) will be granted honorary doctorates from the Hollywood College of the Entertainment Industry (HCEI), which is a division of CalUniversity. - July 13, 2008 - California University of Technology
Hospitalists of West Michigan Launches New Website: Website a Healthcare Resource for Hospital Patients and Primary Care Providers
Hospitalists of West Michigan (HOWM) has a unique specialty: caring for hospitalized patients. Their mission is to ensure that their patients have the most positive possible care experience during treatment at Spectrum Health Blodgett and Butterworth Campuses. To do this, HOWM has brought together... - July 13, 2008 - Foxbright
“Lessons from Katrina” Featured at Free Iowa Business Recovery Summit
ActionCOACH of Cedar Rapids, Iowa conducts a free Business Recovery Summit to help businesses recover from the recent flooding in the Midwest. - July 13, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Students Organize Islam-West Unity Event in New York City
Four college students, two from the West and two from the Muslim world, have founded an educational non-profit called 'Heal the Rift'. HTR intends to begin building a new atmosphere of optimism and understanding in the relationship between the Muslim World and the West by correcting misperceptions that stand in the way of reconciliation. They are holding their inaugural event, Heal the Rift 2008, on Saturday, July 19th in Washington Square Park from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. - July 12, 2008 - Heal the Rift
Let's Learn Spanish with Frank & Paco Wins Dr. Toy Award
Let's Learn Spanish with Frank & Paco, Volume 1, has been awarded a Dr. Toy Award. The content for the Frank and Paco series was carefully planned and researched by a team of professionals including two bilingual educators and a linguist. The main references are the Real Academia de Española and the Asociación Cultural Antonio de Nebrija through web site elcastellano.org. - July 12, 2008 - Poole Productions LLC