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El Arrayán Hosts Special Charity Night to Support Children of the Dump
Puerto Vallarta's favorite Mexican restaurant is holding a special fundraising dinner on July 12th to benefit the Children of the Dump and School of Champions summer camp program for underprivileged Puerto Vallarta children. Fifteen percent of the night's proceeds will be donated. - June 26, 2008 - Children of the Dump
Hartford Area BJJ Academy Opens in Glastonbury, CT
Hartford area BJJ school opens in Glastonbury. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fanatics unite. A new BJJ school with a unique and better way to think about training has opened at 160 Oak Street, Unit 210 in Glastonbury, CT. No egos, no long term contracts, no BS about what other BJJ schools students can train... - June 26, 2008 - GB Martial Arts
Now Showing: Streaming Video Workouts on iPod
New Video iPod Workouts Put Personal Trainer at Your Side, Fraction of the Cost - June 26, 2008 - PersonalPODtraining.com
IBM Honored at North Carolina Education Ball
Corporation Receives H. Glenn Williams Power of One Award from Communities in Schools of North Carolina. - June 26, 2008 - Communities in Schools of NC
Champagne Reception of ACCA Training Company - a Success
The latest accountancy training school on the island, the Richard Clarke Academy, last night held its launch event to spectacular response. The champagne reception, held at their offices in Luxe Pavilion Portomaso, was an amazing success. It was standing room only with many having to wait outside... - June 26, 2008 - Richard Clarke Academy
Outsourcing ROI Benchmarks from Glomark-Governan Outsourcing Research Study
Glomark-Governan, the leading provider of business case solutions for sales, marketing, product development and IT organizations, has released a sampling of Outsourcing benchmarks from an Outsourcing ROI Research Study concluded in the first quarter of 2008. - June 26, 2008 - Glomark-Governan
¡Hola!® the Language & Learning Center Now Offers Extended Hours from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Montessori Preschool and Child Care Program. - June 25, 2008 - Hola The Language & Learning Center
Turning Winds Academic Institute Announces SEVP Approval
Turning Winds Academic Institute, a specialty boarding school for at-risk teens, is pleased to announce its approval by the Department of Homeland Security to be a part of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Under Federal law, SEVP approval will enable Turning Winds to enroll students... - June 25, 2008 - Turning Winds Academic Institute
Ladies Learn to Tackle Fishing Skills at "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" 9th Annual Florida Keys Seminar Sept. 19-21, 2008
"Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" saltwater fishing seminar for women, Sept. 19-21, 2008 Islamorada, Florida. $160 registration includes networking party, beginner/advanced-level classes, lunch, hands-on skill stations, T-shirt, goody bag and more. Fri/Sat events held at Holiday Isle. Sunday fishing adventure out of Whale Harbor ranges from $55-$330. www.ladiesletsgofishing.com - June 25, 2008 - "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"
StraighterLine Launches Blog
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 it has launched a blog to address industry... - June 25, 2008 - StraighterLine
Keith Beddingfield Joins ActionCOACH with a Vision to Build His Own Firm in the Near Future
Keith Beddingfield sees huge potential in business coaching with many small business owners looking for help in making their businesses more successful. - June 25, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Kelli Hoskins Produces Results for Business Owners
ActionCOACH honored for client performance at annual conference. - June 25, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Clive Cosgrove Brings Seventeen Years of Experience with SMEs to ActionCOACH in the UK
Clive Cosgrove is excited about his first six deals as an ActionCOACH Business Coach. - June 25, 2008 - ActionCOACH
The Art Institute Names New Culinary Academic Director and Adds a New Associate’s Degree Program
Baking & Pastry associate’s degree program now accepting students for the summer quarter. - June 25, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
SyberWorks e-Learning Podcast Discusses Tips for Using Flash to Develop Online Training Content
SyberWorks, Inc., a global leader in Learning Management System technology, today announces the next episode in their e-Learning Podcast Show: “Tips on Using Flash to Develop Online Training Content.” - June 25, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Maple Golf Classic to Benefit Under-Resourced Youth in Costa Mesa
On August 28, 2008, the 9th annual Maple Charity Golf Classic will take place at Tijeras Creek Golf Club to benefit the Maple Learning Center in Costa Mesa. The 9th annual Maple Charity Golf Classic will take place on August 28th 2008 at the Tijeras Creek Golf Club. This golf tournament will... - June 25, 2008 - Maple Learning Center
"Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!"® Seminar Returns to Sarasota Aug. 22-24, 2008
“Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!”® saltwater fishing seminar for women, Aug. 22-24 at the Hyatt Sarasota. Registration of $145 includes welcome party, classes at beginner/advanced levels, lunch, hands-on skill stations, T-shirt, goody bag and more. Fishing adventure fees additional. Other seminars: Sept. 19-21, Islamorada, FL. - June 25, 2008 - "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"
Teachers.Net Hosts "Being Mentored" eWorkshop for Teachers
Beginning teachers and mentors invited to participate in online workshop with teacher support expert, author Hal Portner, 6/25/08 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. - June 25, 2008 - Teachers.Net
Prestigious International Schools in Asia Now Use Interactive Language Tools
Over 500 Students at Four Leading International Schools in Shanghai and Singapore to Utilize Interactive Multimedia to Learn Chinese. - June 25, 2008 - ActiveChinese Inc.
United Nations Chinese Language Program Getting Interactive with Diplomats
Over 100 United Nations Diplomats and Staff Signing up to Utilize Cutting-Edge Interactive Multimedia Language Program. - June 25, 2008 - ActiveChinese Inc.
Start Phonics at an Early Age and Get Ahead
Research shows starting reading with synthetic phonics from an early age helps boost reading throughout primary school. - June 24, 2008 - Jolly Learning
NAK Martial Arts Centers in Gilbert Arizona to Celebrate Grand Opening on June 28, 2008
North American Kajukenbo (NAK) Martial Arts Center has moved to a new location in Gilbert and will celebrate its Grand Opening on June 28, 2008. - June 24, 2008 - NAK Martial Arts Center, LLC
To Snitch or Not to Snitch: Yale National Initiative Explores Urban Dilemma Adding Urban Fiction "SnitchCraft" to Curriculum Guide
An urban novel by Edrea Davis, SnitchCraft, landed on the required reading list in a curriculum guide examining snitching at the Yale National Initiative of the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute. The course prompted high school students to conducted a "Snitching Awareness Campaign" in the city. - June 23, 2008 - Dogon Village
Encora Group Joins Indecomm Corporation to Create the Next Leader in Consulting, Technology and Outsourcing Services
Indecomm Corporation (“Indecomm”) today announced that Encora Group, BVI (“Encora”) had joined the Indecomm family. - June 23, 2008 - Brainvisa
Pacific Flight Services Launches "Operation Airborne" to Counter Worldwide Flight Instructor Shortage
The worldwide pilot shortage is leading the airlines to poach Flight Instructors from flight schools, according to Pacific Flight Services' Sydney Manager, Rod Crane. PFS is countering with "Operation Airborne" to train new Flight Instructors. - June 22, 2008 - Pacific Flight Services
Tucson School Wins German Government Approval
Along with a significant growth in German business and investment in Tucson, and the continuing development of University of Arizona’s technological and research links with Berlin, local school the International School of Tucson (“IST”) has been recognised by the German Government... - June 22, 2008 - International School of Tucson
Three New Hires Join CAM Business Solutions Staff
New Professionals to Support Multi-Media and Project Management Initiatives - June 22, 2008 - CAM Business Solutions
Offshore Sailing School Reaches Out to Business Executives
America’s #1 Sailing School, founded by America’s Cup and Olympic sailor Steve Colgate, and the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), a leading global provider of executive education, announced today the launch of Leadership at the Helm. This innovative, customized program builds the... - June 22, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
Train 4 Trade Skills’ Top Ten Reasons Why Thousands Opt for Home Study Plumbing
As the continued shortage of plumbers and the potential of high earnings attracts more British men and women into the trade, the UK’s leading provider of blended learning, home study plumbing courses, Train 4 Trade Skills, has come up with the top ten reasons why students opt for studying... - June 22, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
MRM Classroom Connections New Products for Teachers and Parents
Teaching Is a Calling, Not a Job. Maria Rios-Marrero director of MRM Classroom Connections creator of Word Wall Words for First Grade and Word Wall Words for Second Grade has a passion for teaching and learning. As a teacher for 25 years, she taught children with special needs, language concerns,... - June 21, 2008 - MRM Classroom Connections LLC
Unique Performance Volleyball Joins Forces with National Powerhouse Club Fusion Volleyball
Unique Performance Volleyball Club of Peoria, IL will be joining forces with National volleyball powerhouse Club Fusion Volleyball of Marengo, IL. Unique will join Club Fusion as their top 'Sister' club. Unique Performance is also announcing the start of a Local program for youth players. Unique and Fusion will be working hand in hand to assure the success and well-being of both clubs. - June 21, 2008 - Unique Performance Volleyball, NFP
e-Learning Lingo Broadcast Defines “Best Practices”
SyberWorks, Inc. is a premier e-Learning Solutions provider in the Learning Management System (LMS) industry. Today, the company announces a new broadcast of the e-Learning Lingo Podcast Series, on a commonly used phrase in the field of knowledge management, “best practices.” - June 21, 2008 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Determining the ROI and Economic Value of IT Investments Forum
Glomark-Governan, the leading provider of business case solutions for sales, marketing, product development and IT organizations, has announced its plan to present best practices for determining the ROI and Economic Value of IT Investments at the TechColumbus IT Forum in Columbus, Ohio on July... - June 21, 2008 - Glomark-Governan
With Students’ Convenience in Mind, Cortiva Institute – Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy Moves Back to King of Prussia This July
Cortiva Institute announces the move of its Pennsylvania campus back to King of Prussia, PA this July. The school was originally founded 26 years ago in King of Prussia. - June 20, 2008 - Cortiva Institute - Schools of Massage Therapy
Saber Research Group Forms Partnership with AO Concepts, Inc.
The Team AO Concepts joint venture is extremely valuable to Indiana organizations looking to develop new military training sites and programs in the Midwest. - June 20, 2008 - Saber Group Research
Get Britain Training, SkillsTrain Backs PM’s Initiatives
Europe’s leading IT home study and office skills training college, SkillsTrain is backing the British prime minister’s bid to get Britain skilled by tailoring its home study IT courses to enable those already in employment to study around existing work and personal commitments. - June 20, 2008 - SkillsTrain
Mobile Learning to Teach Math & Science at Minor League Baseball Games
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and Hot Lava Software, Inc. are changing the way Minor and Independent league baseball interacts with its fans. - June 20, 2008 - OutStart
Harrington College of Design Students Shape Educational Environment for Future Design Students
Students in an experimental design class have taken on the challenge of designing and executing a 5,000 square foot space with only $600 and two months time. The space is destined for a class of incoming first-year students who will participate in Harrington's first-ever Immersion Program. - June 20, 2008 - Harrington College of Design
Pet the Puppy Bill - Colorado House Bill HB 1042
If signed by Governor Ritter in the coming weeks, HB 1042 will pave the way for animal massage practitioners to practice their trade without veterinary supervision. - June 20, 2008 - Rocky Mountain School of Animal Acupressure Massage
Learn HQ, the eLearning and Learning Management Specialists, Launch Age Restricted Sales eLearning Course
This eLearning course is designed to train all staff involved in the sale of products whose sale are restricted by age controls. Age Restricted Sales legislation affects businesses of all sizes from supermarket chains to local grocery stores, and small cafes to large hotels as such their course has a very wide ranging market. - June 20, 2008 - Learn HQ Ltd
Fox Head, Inc. Rewards Art Institute Students for Their Innovative Designs
Fox awarded two students with $500 scholarships in an industrial design competition. - June 20, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
Green Technology Alliance Officially Launched and Announces 4 Key Partnerships
The Green Technology Alliance (www.GreenTechnologyAlliance.org) is an industry alliance designed to accelerate the adoption of green technologies. The GTA is focused on delivering a value exchange for all its members. - June 19, 2008 - Green Technology Alliance
Yoga Community Rallies Behind Yoga Month to End National Health Care Crisis
Leaders within the yoga community throw their support and knowledge of holistic health behind Yoga Month to end the national health care crisis. Toyota, Equinox Fitness, Luna, Health Magazine, and VibeHolistic have also enlisted in the Yoga Month health revolution. - June 19, 2008 - Yoga Health Foundation
Jas Darar Wins Award at ActionCOACH’s Annual Conference in London
Jas is convinced that he can help every single one of his clients transform their business. - June 19, 2008 - ActionCOACH
Christina Jackson Wins NetworkCOACH Award at ActionCOACH’s Annual Conference
“If I can give my clients just one thing that can help transform their business, then I have succeeded.” - June 19, 2008 - ActionCOACH
StraighterLine Announces Partner Colleges
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 its initial accredited institutions that provide... - June 19, 2008 - StraighterLine
KESDEE Announces Launch of Its e-Learning Courses on Bank Branch Management
KESDEE, well known for its e-Learning courses for the Banking & Financial Services Industry worldwide, has launched 12 course libraries on Bank Branch Management. - June 19, 2008 - KESDEE Inc.
Bringing Music to the World Through Song
An innovative new programme offers a step by step programme to learning music through song. - June 18, 2008 - Jolly Learning
Rancho Santiago Community College District Celebrates New U.S. Citizens on June 28
Benita Arvizu is one of 300 recently naturalized residents invited to the “New U.S. Citizenship Celebration” hosted by Rancho Santiago College District’s (RSCCD) citizenship programs at Santa Ana College’s Centennial Education Center and Santiago Canyon College’s Orange Education Center. The event is slated for Saturday, June 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Santa Ana College, Phillips Hall, 1530 W. 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92706. - June 18, 2008 - Rancho Santiago Community College District
Keys Six Sigma Announces Publication of Design for Lean Six Sigma Book
Keys Six Sigma, Incorporated today announces the publication of “Lessons Learned from an Unconventional Design for Lean Six Sigma Deployment” book. Available from Lulu.com (http://www.lulu.com/content/1375391), the book outlines the successful development and deployment of Xerox’s Design for Lean Six Sigma initiative within the product development community. - June 18, 2008 - Keys Six Sigma, Incorporated