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Portland Open Studios 2007: Watch Artists at Work October 13-14 & 20-21
Portland Open Studios 2007 is your chance to see the whole picture of making art. Enter a studio, which can be a store front, an elaborate outbuilding surrounded by a luxurious garden or a more modest space inside a home or garage, to see a window into the creative mind at work. Once inside,... - October 24, 2007 - Portland Open Studios
Personality Expert Maps Out the Route to a Happy and Successful Life
Can you measure happiness? Pat Knightley, from profiling and team development agency Ennearoutes can not only measure it, but predict it too. Whether your concerns are for domestic or work-place bliss, Ennearoutes uses the Enneagram profiling model to identify personal traits and hidden keys to fulfillment that can map the route to happiness and avoid damaging conflict on the way. - October 23, 2007 - Ennearoutes
MoneySense Education Formed to Fill a Financial Education Void in America
Introducing MoneySense Education… MoneySense has been formed to fill a financial education void in America. MoneySense, based in Pasadena, CA, offers financial education classes to the general public, for the most part, at no cost. With a wide array of courses, attendees can choose from... - October 23, 2007 - MoneySense Education
Project Management Training Online Provides “Leadership Skills for Women” Course Bundle for PDUs
Project Management Training Online – pmtrainingonline.com - announced today that it is providing 5 online courses and a simulation on the subject of “Leadership Skills for Women”. The courses provide a wide range of interactive online training on this current topic, and provide PMPs with the opportunity to earn PDUs for each course. - October 21, 2007 - Project Management Training Online
Vansdirect Return to t2
Vansdirect continues its professional development by undertaking one-to-one sales coaching with t2 business solutions. Following on from the bespoke ‘Professional Selling Telephone Skills’ sales training course that t2 created for Vansdirect, a performance coaching programme has been... - October 21, 2007 - t2 business solutions
Women Without Borders Forum Provides Tools for Doing Business in the U.S., Mexico, and Central America
To help business women maximize business opportunities, the Institute for Women Entrepreneurs has joined forces with MIPEK, the Mexican Consulate, the El Salvador Consulate to present, “Business Women without Borders 2007.” The two-day forum, presented in Spanish with English simultaneous translation, takes place Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27 in Anaheim, CA. The forum fee, including two days of presentations, meals, and a yacht reception, is $125. Reservations are required and may be made by calling (909) 348-2710 or by visiting www.ociwe.org. - October 20, 2007 - Rancho Santiago Community College District
Father of American Judo Returns to Bushikai Martial Arts in Frederick MD for Weekend Seminar
Phillip Porter, 83 year old Martial Arts expert and 10th degree Black Belt in Judo, returns to lead a weekend seminar at the Bushikai Bugei Dojo in Frederick, Maryland. On October 20th and 21st, O-Sensei Porter will demonstrate further concepts of American Judo to the students at Bushikai Martial Arts. - October 20, 2007 - Bushikai Martial Arts
Presidio Knolls School’s First Annual Benefit
The First Annual Benefit of Presidio Knolls School will be held at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, October 24th 2007 at The Bay School, 35 Keyes Ave, San Francisco. Presidio Knolls School, a non-profit 501(c)3 school, aims to create a top-quality educational preschool program that integrates Reggio... - October 20, 2007 - Presidio Knolls School
Reno's First Community Web Reality Show
Sierra Fitness Challenge is a web reality show designed to inspire their community to achieve their personal health and fitness goals. - October 20, 2007 - Sierra Fitness Talk
Xyleme Takes Reusability 2.0 on the Road
Executives and Industry Analysts to Present at Elliott Masie’s Learning 2007 and eLearning Guild’s DevLearn 2007 - October 20, 2007 - Xyleme, Inc.
Award-winning Raptivity Announces Brand New 3D TurboPack - Enrich Content Presentation with 3D Objects and Virtual Worlds
Harbinger Knowledge Products, the creator of award-winning Raptivity, has announced the release of Raptivity 3D TurboPack. This TurboPack offers interactions that use 3D objects and real-world metaphors. Trainers can now create learning experiences involving walk-through, journey, 3D object... - October 20, 2007 - Harbinger Knowledge Products Inc.
Visions in Education is Holding a Scholastic Book Fair at Their Resource Center
Come see the exciting new, and beloved standard books Scholastic has brought to the Visions in Education resource center. Visit www.viedu.org to learn more about their Scholastic Book Fair, including the hours the book fair will be open, all week long. - October 20, 2007 - Visions In Education K-12 Charter School
Small Town Poker Tour to Visit Cajun Dome Convention Center
The Small Town Poker Tour (STPT) finishes the 2007 season with two Louisiana events. The STPT continues its quest to raise awareness and funds for charities around the globe. - October 19, 2007 - AMT Media LLC
Reduce Open Source Adoption Costs
To help minimize the soft costs, mitigate the risk, and lessen the support load associated with adopting an open source technology, DevelopIntelligence is pleased to announced the release of its Open Source software development productivity services. - October 19, 2007 - DevelopIntelligence LLC
URADICS Becomes Member of Computer Society of India
URADICS is very proud to be associated with such a unanimous industry association. Computer Society of India is an industry body where IT professionals meet to exchange views and information and also to share and learn ideas. Being a finishing institute it becomes very important to be associated... - October 19, 2007 - URADICS
Deitel & Associates Launches YouTube and AdSense Resource Center
Deitel & Associates' YouTube and AdSense Resource Center is an extensive guide to AdSense video units for web publishers, video content providers and YouTube users interested in video content and monetization. - October 19, 2007 - Deitel & Associates, Inc.
SIS Anesthesia™ Goes Live at University of Connecticut Health Center
SIS (Surgical Information Systems) announced today the launch of the company’s newest anesthesia module release and its successful implementation at the University of Connecticut Health Center. SIS 4.7 went live at UConn Health Center on October 15th and contains significant upgrades to SIS... - October 19, 2007 - Surgical Information Systems
Harrington Group’s Vigilance™ Selected as a Finalist in 2007 Serious Games Competition
The National Training Systems Association (NTSA) has announced that Harrington Group’s serious games entry Vigilance™ has been selected as one of the finalists in the 2007 Serious Games Showcase & Challenge held at the Interservice/Industry Training Simulation and Education... - October 19, 2007 - Harrington Group
Campus Pride Announces Dates for Gay-Friendly College Admission Fairs this Fall & Spring
National Fairs Provide Opportunity to Increase Enrollment & Diversity with LGBT Outreach Efforts -- Campus Pride just announced dates for two national college admission fairs this Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 specifically designed for out lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students to find LGBT-friendly colleges and universities. - October 18, 2007 - Campus Pride
Multimedia Tutorial Services Featured on NBC’s Today Show
“Consumer Smarts” Segment Highlights Company’s TutorialChannel.com Website and Math Made Easy as Affordable Tutoring Solutions - October 18, 2007 - Multimedia Tutorial Services, Inc.
SyberWorks e-Learning Podcasts: Episode #14 Lean ISD, Part (2)
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, today announces the next episode in their e-Learning Podcast Series: “Lean ISD, Part (2).” - October 18, 2007 - SyberWorks, Inc.
CALI’s Newest Member Law School a First from China
The China University of Political Science and Law is now a CALI international affiliate member. - October 18, 2007 - CALI
The Art Institutes Rename Interactive Media Design Program to Include Emphasis in Web Design
The Art Institutes schools have renamed their Interactive Media Design program to be called Web Design & Interactive Media. - October 18, 2007 - The Art Institutes
The Grip Weeds Make the Journey "From Basement to Billboard" a Reality
New Jersey pop-psyche band The Grip Weeds heads for CMJ Music Marathon with lead single "Salad Days" lodged in Top 10 on Billboard's Underground Garage Chart. - October 17, 2007 - The Grip Weeds
Holocaust Survivor Story of Fania Fenelon Depicted in Theatre Production
"Playing for Time" is based on the autobiography of Fania Fenelon, a popular Parisian singer, who was arrested and sent to Auschwitz. Becoming a member of Auschwitz’s small women’s orchestra, Fania experiences the horrors and degradation of the Nazi death camp, yet never loses hope, even as the Allied Forces are approaching, the killing increases, and the emotional pressure on those still living becomes shattering. "Playing for Time" is the story of the human spirit and a celebration of life. - October 17, 2007 - Santa Ana College
Real Estate Latino Confirms Strategic Partnership with National Training & Consulting Firm – RED Key Internacional, LLC
Central Florida Expert to Educate Through Nationally Recognized Hispanic Homeownership Portal - October 17, 2007 - RED Key Internacional, LLC
'Soul Currency' Author Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu Receives Ordination Award
The Rev. Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu received the award of ordination from Religious Science International (RSI) at a special ceremony on Friday, Oct. 12, at The Center for Spiritual Living – Ft. Lauderdale, a Religious Science center in South Florida. “This is the highest award a Religious... - October 16, 2007 - Soul Currency Institute
New DVD Teaches the Ancient Practice of Yoga to Help Modern Parents Calm Their Babies
Itsy Bitsy Yoga “Sleep n’ Grow” DVD will be in stores beginning in January 2008. This baby yoga DVD teaches parents techniques to calm fussy infants, help with digestion and improve sleep, all while creating lasting emotional bonds. - October 16, 2007 - Itsy Bitsy Yoga International
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Announces New Head of Lower School
Dr. Robert Littlejohn, head of school at Trinity Academy of Raleigh, a K-12 college preparatory school community located in North Raleigh, has announced that the academy has hired Beth McCauley as head of lower school. In this position, McCauley will manage the K-6 teachers and staff, establish and... - October 16, 2007 - Trinity Academy of Raleigh
Midwest Dance Troupe Will Host Conference to Give Teenage Girls and Young Women Tools for Living a Positive, Values-Based Life
Kim Sanderson, founder of Jazz For Jesus Dance Team, will offer young females an opportunity to learn a spiritual and practical approach to dealing with difficult life issues during the Broken and Beautiful Conference in Wichita, Kansas - October 15, 2007 - Jazz For Jesus
Newport, RI Nonprofit Hosts Free, Nov 5 Conference with Community Leader Geoffery Canada
The Newport Initiative for Nonprofit Leadership, a program of Child & Family, will be hosting the free conference “Extending The Zone: Creating Positive Opportunities for Families and Communities” on November 5, 2007 at the Hotel Viking Ballroom in Newport, Rhode Island. The conference features renowned nonprofit, community leader Geoffrey Canada and senior staff from the Harlem Children’s Zone. - October 15, 2007 - Newport Initiative
Tooling University - Upside Learning eLearning Collaboration Wins Publication Excellence Award
Fire Safety and Prevention, an eLearning course created for Tooling University, Ohio, USA, by Upside Learning, Pune, India, won an Apex Grand Award in the Apex 2007 Awards for Publication Excellence. The course was entered in the Electronic & Video Publications category under the Education and... - October 15, 2007 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Upside Learning to participate in the 2007 BangaloreIT.in Exhibition from October 29 to November 1
Upside Learning, a Pune-based eLearning solutions company, will be one of the participants in the BangaloreIT.in exhibition, one of Asia’s biggest IT events commencing on the 29th of October. This 4-day conference and exhibition will be a meeting ground for all those interested in ICT - top... - October 15, 2007 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Prominent New York Psychotherapist & Consultant to Offer First-Ever Rapid Wealth System™ Group Mentoring Program
Dr. Fern Kazlow is offering her first-ever group mentoring program in White Plains, NY starting October 20-21. She typically works with high-powered individuals and charges $100,000 per year, but this program is now being offered at a fraction of the cost - $3000-$8000, depending on chosen components. To see if you qualify, contact Dr. Kazlow at info@drfernkazlow.com - October 14, 2007 - Dr. Kazlow
National Conference on Nonverbal Learning Disorders, November 2 & 3 Stamford, CT
“This is an opportunity for everyone affected by NLD to learn more about the diagnosis and effective interventions and promote collaboration among service providers,” said Patricia Carrin, President of the Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association, a non-profit organization based in Simsbury, CT. “It is also a chance to meet others who are dealing with these challenges on a day-to-day basis.” - October 13, 2007 - Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association
Project Management Training Online Provides Courses on “Managing Technical Professionals” for PDUs
Project Management Training Online – pmtrainingonline.com - announced today that it is providing 4 online courses on the popular subject of “Managing Technical Professionals”. - October 13, 2007 - Project Management Training Online
New Test Mentoring Program Helps Troubled Teacher Candidates Pass The Praxis II Exam
Thousands of people take the Praxis II subject matter tests every year, and scores of them fail, putting their dreams of teaching on hold. New Test Mentoring Program Helps Troubled Teacher Candidates Pass The Praxis II Exam. - October 13, 2007 - Teaching Solutions
Local Seniors Using It, Not Losing It
Over 200 local senior citizens are planning to attend upcoming two day lecture series in Delray Beach, FL on Oct 30 & 31, 2007. This continuing education program, sponsored by Senior Summer School, includes lectures on topics such as: Jew's vs Jew's in the Promised Land; Current Events & U.S. Relations in the Middle East; Jew's in the Civil War; World War II; Those Who Dared to be Different; Kosher Nostra (Jewish Gangsters); Hollywood Moguls; and Looking Good & Feeling Great at Any Age. - October 13, 2007 - Senior Summer School
T2 Assists with 7 Million Qualified ECDL Learners
Seven million people worldwide have now completed their ECDL/ICDL computer IT skills certificate, assisted by t2 business solutions in Cardiff. - October 13, 2007 - t2 business solutions
Publication of 2008 "Fearless Soul Calendar" Printed in Conjunction with Lulu.com
Carey Powell, Certified Life Coach and owner of Fearless Soul Life Coaching, today announced the publication of her calendar entitled, "2008 Fearless Soul Calendar" (2008) in conjunction with Lulu (www.lulu.com), the world’s fastest-growing provider of print-on-demand... - October 12, 2007 - Fearless Soul Life Coaching
Oogles n Googles of Southwest Pittsburgh
Oogles n Googles, a national children's franchise, has expanded to the Pittsburgh area. Oogles n Googles provides all-inclusive themed birthday parties and preschool enrichment programs for children ages 3 - 10. - October 12, 2007 - Oogles n Googles of Southwest Pittsburgh
St. Mary’s Medical Center Upgrades Surgical System with SIS
SIS (Surgical Information Systems) announced an agreement this week for a major upgrade to the perioperative system at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. This upgrade will expand the existing SIS OR scheduling system at SMMC to a broader SIS Perioperative Information... - October 12, 2007 - Surgical Information Systems
New Linux+ Training from SkillsTrain
Europe’s largest computer training organisation, SkillsTrain, launches a new Linux distance learning course, "Linux+" - October 12, 2007 - SkillsTrain
School Officials Learn Proactive Measures to Prevent and Investigate Educator Sexual Misconduct
School officials nationwide are attending a training session Oct. 17 to help them learn to recognize the subtle behaviors of adult sexual predators in schools and how they troll for, groom and lull their victims into submission. Nationally acclaimed authority Mary Jo McGrath, attorney and CEO of McGrath Training Systems, Santa Barbara, Calif., presents the program in conjunction with the American Association of School Personnel Administrators’ Annual Conference in Kansas City, Mo. - October 11, 2007 - McGrath Training Systems
6th Annual New River Gorge-ous Trail Run Slated for October 27, 2007 in Oak Hill
ACE Adventure Center and the New River Gorge are the colorful setting for the 6th annual New River Gorge-ous Trail Run & Walk. Slated for Saturday, October 27th, the race and run feature several formats for all ages. The long course, last in the season-long Mountain State Trail Run Series, features 13 miles of rolling hills and a deep 500’ descent into the Gorge. The short run and trail walk take contestants along the rim of the Gorge in a half marathon, 7.5 mile run or 4.5 mile walk. - October 11, 2007 - ACE Adventure Resort
Don’t Fit in at Work? Feel Trapped? New Company Launches Affordable Solution for Job Seekers
UpShot Career Services provides affordable, flexible and customized career coaching packages. UpShot CS exists to become the leading provider of affordable career coaching services that will give job seekers the advantage in the marketplace. - October 11, 2007 - UpShot Career Services
Sales Express Training Camp Comes to the Triangle
Sales Express Training Camp, a 2-day comprehensive sales training program previously only available in Richmond, VA., is now being offered by the Dancing Elephants Achievement Group in Raleigh, NC. - October 11, 2007 - Dancing Elephants Achievement Group
Oct. 17: Dancing Elephants Seminar: Prospecting and Cold Calling
Tim Moore, principal of Dancing Elephants Achievement Group, will present “Prospecting and Cold Calling…Like Your Business Depends On It!” at the Cary Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 17, 2007. - October 10, 2007 - Dancing Elephants Achievement Group
Family History Quick Start Releases New Website
Family History Quick Start is proud to announce the creation of www.familyhistoryquickstart.com a website for people wanting help in accomplishing family history work. Family History Quick Start is committed to helping beginners start family history research with quick and easy to follow... - October 09, 2007 - Family History Quick Start
Major New Gay Market Research Begins -- Will Gordon Brown Win The UK Gay Vote?
The most comprehensive gay and lesbian market research ever undertaken launches this week in the UK. Out Now consulting will measure a range of consumer and social indicators in the gay community, including the factors driving the so-called 'pink' vote. In an election expected to be tight, the 3,000,000 gay and lesbian votes up for grabs could prove decisive. - October 08, 2007 - Out Now