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Hill Country ECS Expands Interests to Include ePublishing
Hill Country ECS, an independent educational research and consulting firm, expands its business interests to include e-publishing. - March 29, 2007 - Hill Country ECS
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy California Sexual Harassment Training – Always in Compliance, Always Ahead of the Curve
California has recently made changes to AB 1825, which sets guidelines for Sexual Harassment Training and Education. When banks, credit unions and money services businesses asked if Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy was changing its courses so that they meet the new requirements, the answer was... - March 29, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
OPUS Productivity "5 Killer Hiring Mistakes" Webinar Approved by HRCI
The OPUS Productivity Solutions webinar titled "5 Killer Mistakes Made in the Hiring Process, and the 5 Things You Can Do To Avoid Them" was approved for recertification credit by the Human Resource certification Institute (HRCI). The webinar, presented by Robert S. Kreisberg, president... - March 28, 2007 - OPUS Productivity Solutions
Gracie Jiu Jitsu and Oasis for Wellness Acknowledge Carol Rodonis (carolrodonis.com) as she Courageously Fights Leukemia
Caroline Rodonis is a mother of two young children, ages 6 and 4, the wife of a teacher, and a teacher herself, is now a stay-at-home mom. But she has an extra job. In June 2006, she was diagnosed with the acute form of leukemia AML. Gracie Jiu Jitsu and Oasis for Wellness acknowledge Carol Rodonis (carolrodonis.com) as she courageously fights leukemia with strength, poise, and exemplary attitude. - March 28, 2007 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Website Traffic Specialist Launches Free 5-Day Course on Traffic Building
On April 1, American website traffic specialist Eli Pedelty will be launching a free 5-day online course that teaches the foundations of building website traffic. The 5-lesson course is an attempt by Pedelty to “give ‘normal’ people an understanding of how Internet marketing works... - March 28, 2007 - Eli Pedelty
VHS Becomes Only Online Course Provider to Offer International Baccalaureate Courses Online
IB World School Students Eligible to Enroll Starting April 1, 2007 - March 27, 2007 - Virtual High School Global Consortium
Edcomm’s Banker’s Academy to Train Russian Banking Delegation on Risk
The Edcomm Group has been selected to host a week-long meeting of Russian bankers to be held the week of March 19. During the week, Edcomm will present a one-day Risk Management and Compliance training workshop, lead the delegation on tours of the New York and Washington D.C. Federal Reserve Banks,... - March 27, 2007 - The Edcomm Group
Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., to Exhibit at the RAPS 2007 Horizons Conference & Exhibition
CEO & Chairman Jim Walker of Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., a pioneer and leader in the electronic transformation of clinical R&D in the life sciences industry, announced today that Octagon will be exhibiting at the RAPS 2007 Horizons Conference & Exhibition on March 28th-30th, 2007. - March 27, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Self Defense Now at Danbury and Stamford Health Club, Sportsplex
Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (gracie-jiu-jitsu.com) has found a new home with Danbury and Stamford health club, Sportsplex(sportsplexbethel.com), the leader in personalized group exercise and personal training. Jim Hughes and Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu self defense of CT, MA, and New England now have 10 ma & ct mma locations throughout New England (Danbury, Stratford, New Haven, Southington, West Hartford, Glastonbury, Windsor,UCONN/Storrs, Norwich, Agawam MA, Boston, and Puerto Rico - March 27, 2007 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
The National Institute of Webographers Designates eAppraiseIt’s AgentAvm as the Official “CMA and AVM” Sponsor in the Real Estate Webographer™ Certification
eAppraiseIT, a leading provider of real estate valuation products and services, today announced that the National Institute of Webographers (www.webographers.com) has awarded eAppraiseIT and its AgentAvm valuation tool corporate sponsorship of the “CMA Hybrid” competency within the Real Estate Webographer™ certification. - March 27, 2007 - National Institute of Webographers
"Brain Training" Company Named to Franchise Times’ "Fast 55"
LearningRx makes Franchise Times’ list of fastest-growing franchises in U.S. - March 27, 2007 - LearningRx, Inc.
Center for Digital Imaging Arts Opens New Campus in Washington, D.C.
The Washington Center for Digital Imaging Arts offers a unique approach to training in digital filmmaking, photography, 3D animation, and graphic and web design. - March 25, 2007 - The Center for Digital Imaging at Boston University
Ken Hodgert to Teach Petroleum Course at Bow Valley College
Ken Hodgert, C.E.O. of Hodgert & Associates Ltd., will be teaching his "A Study of the Petroleum Industry - Certificate Course" to the Continuing Education Students at Bow Valley College. - March 24, 2007 - Hodgert & Associates Ltd.
Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., to Exhibit at the 19th Annual DIA EuroMeeting
What: Drug Information Association (DIA)19th Annual EuroMeeting, Booth # 601. Where: Austria Center Vienna, located at Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1, 1220 Vienna, Austria. - March 24, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
Art is Our Passion Student Art Show
Art is Our Passion in Agoura Hills is proud to showcase the talents of their fine art students on Sunday, April 15, 2007 from noon until 2 p.m. Experience fine art in acrylics, oils, charcoal, pastels and watercolors. Attendees are encouraged to vote for first through 5th place in each media. - March 24, 2007 - Art is Our Passion
Elite Fitness Systems (elitefts.com) Announces Travis Rogers as Newest Team Member
Elite Fitness Systems—a recognized leader in strength and conditioning—has named Travis Rogers to Team EliteFTS. Team EliteFTS is comprised of professional and collegiate strength coaches, world-class powerlifters, rehab and performance enhancement specialists. As the newest... - March 24, 2007 - Elite Fitness Systems
Elite Fitness Systems to Equip DeFranco Training Systems
Elite Fitness Systems (www.elitefts.com), a recognized leader in high quality strength training products, will supply the newly remodeled DeFranco Training Systems LLC (Garden State Industrial Park, 730 Braen Ave., Building E) with a wide range of its signature strength training equipment,... - March 24, 2007 - Elite Fitness Systems
Coastal Sports and Wellness to go “Coast to Coast” with Race Across America Sponsorships
Coastal Sports and Wellness Medical Center announces two separate team sponsorships for the 2007 Race Across America (RAAM) ultra-cycling events starting on June 10th (24 Hour) and 12th (Cross Country), 2007 at the edge of the Pacific Ocean in Oceanside, California and finishing at the Atlantic City, New Jersey boardwalk. - March 24, 2007 - Coastal Sports and Wellness Medical Center
Respected Online Driver’s Education Provider Opens it Courses to Florida
Florida might be called The Sunshine State, but one leading online education provider is giving new Florida drivers a reason to stay inside. DriversEdOnline.com today announced the launch of its 100% state-approved online driver’s education program in Florida. “We’re... - March 23, 2007 - DriversEdOnline.com
Lacrosse Company Hits Minnesota with Custom Clothing, Team Apparel and Lacrosse Camps
Lavin Lacrosse is the newest lacrosse company to enter the market. Having had a successful lacrosse career in college, the owner of Lavin Lacrosse set out to help continue the strong growth of lacrosse through custom clothing, team apparel, and lacrosse camp direction and sponsorship. - March 23, 2007 - Lavin Lacrosse
Raptivity Simulation TurboPack Released - New Immersive Learning Interactions Push eLearning Envelope
In another breakthrough addition to its Raptivity product line, Harbinger Knowledge Products today released its brand new Simulation TurboPack. This TurboPack offers higher cognitive level simulations. These include goal-driven guided scenarios, explorative branching simulations, immersive learning... - March 22, 2007 - Harbinger Knowledge Products Inc.
Local Politicians to Attend New Community Center Groundbreaking in North Philadelphia
Local politicians to attend as Mercy Neighborhood Ministries in the Tioga section of Philadelphia breaks ground on March 24, 2007 for its new "green" family center. The center, the first "green" building in North Philadelphia, will provide increased space for the ministry's services to the working poor. - March 22, 2007 - Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia Inc.
Octagon Announces Release of Global eCTD Guidance Interpretation
New Offering to Provide Expert Interpretation of Global eCTD Guidances - March 22, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
RapideL Launches its New Ticket Service
RapideL, the rapid e-learning authoring suite has now launched its ticket service to provide timely and accurate advisory support around RapideL. - March 22, 2007 - Brainvisa
Pintail Youth Ranch Announces New Participants Accepted to TORCH™ Program
Four inner-city, north Texas junior high students have been accepted to participate in the innovative TORCH program with the Pintail Youth Ranch. Ranchers to receive mentoring and instruction in Team building, Outdoor Recreation, Conservation and Helping. - March 21, 2007 - Pintail Youth Ranch
VLabSource and Wireshark University Team up to Provide Web-Based Certification Testing
With VLabSource’s online virtual labs, Wireshark University can effectively validate a candidate’s ability to troubleshoot network communications and perform network forensics. - March 21, 2007 - VLabSource, Inc
David W. Nelson Joins VLabSource as Chief Technology Officer
David Nelson brings a wealth of technology and corporate IT experience to VLabSource’s executive team. - March 21, 2007 - VLabSource, Inc
EC-212-32: uCertify Launches New PrepKit for E-Commerce Architect Exam
uCertify, a leading developer of IT certification exam preparation solutions, has announced the availability of E-Commerce Architect Exam 212-32 PrepKit on March 30, 2007. Customers can pre-order this PrepKit until March 30, 2007 for only US$29.97 and save US$30 over the normal price of US$59.98. - March 21, 2007 - uCertify
Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Gives Class on Stress and Fear
Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with locations in West Hartford, Glastonbury, Southington, East Windsor/Enfield, Danbury, Stratford, Stamford, New Haven, Norwich, Storrs, Agawam MA, Boston MA, and Puerto Rico is offering a new complimentary class on stress and fear management at their Danbury... - March 21, 2007 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Kirk Gallion of Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., Named to Prestigious 40 Under 40
Octagon’s President Kirk Gallion, has been named as one of the regions 40 individuals, under the age of 40, being honored with this special acknowledgement. The 40 under 40 Awards Program recognizes and profiles the Philadelphia region’s most accomplished young professionals who are proven performers in both their industry and their community. - March 21, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
TRG and Brazilian Based Multimedia Company Align
Global partnership to provide a higher standard of innovative design, production, and long distance training - March 21, 2007 - TRG Inc
World Champs Help Coach Ticket to Ride
Former World Champions coach on Ticket to Rides surfing adventure in South Africa. - March 21, 2007 - Ticket to Ride
West Hartford Superkids-Karate Now has Beautiful Mural by Artist Nancy Kramer
Highly talented artist Nancy Kramer painted a magnificent museum quality mural for the West Hartford SuperKids-Karate School and Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Students and parents are left captivated by the majesty of the piece. - March 21, 2007 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
West Hartford Super Kids Karate Learn Secrets of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Self Defense
World-renowned martial artist Royce Gracie has brought his unique style of martial arts to SuperKids-Karate of West Hartford. Paul "Mr. B" Bratslavsky is teaching proven techniques to the children's Tae kwon do and karate class. - March 21, 2007 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
West Hartford Based Oasis for Wellness Uses Stress Reduction, Exercise, and the Latest Research to Help Physicians Improve Their Patient's Health and Wellbeing
The Oasis for Wellness is currently the only evidenced based structured group exercise class working exclusively with physicians (and requiring a physician referral for admittance), in the Hartford CT region. - March 21, 2007 - Jim Hughes & Gracie Brazilian Jiu JItsu Self Defense
Piyolet Announces the Release of Fitness DVD "Piyolet by Roslyn Bazzelle" and the Piyolet Event Tour
Piyolet, LLC is excited to announce the release of "Piyolet By Roslyn Bazzelle", a new fitness dvd, and Piyolet Event tour, coming to a city near you. Celebrating its first official release, "Piyolet by Roslyn Bazzelle" is a 56 minute fitness dvd featuring the unique form... - March 20, 2007 - Piyolet, LLC
Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., Announces the Release of Data JumpStart
New offering provides Octagon’s data standardization expertise incorporated into one comprehensive package. - March 20, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
SAS Education Strategist Joins Communities in Schools of NC Board of Directors
Communities In Schools of North Carolina (CISNC) today announced the addition of Caroline McCullen of SAS as a new member of its Board of Directors. McCullen is the Education Strategist for the SAS Education Practice, a division of SAS, the leader in business intelligence. Ms. McCullen is a... - March 20, 2007 - Communities in Schools of NC
CIFAL Findhorn Welcomes Vietnamese Delegation
A delegation of 21 senior ministers and government officials from Vietnam had the opportunity last week (March 14th 2007) to witness best practice at Findhorn Ecovillage. The visit, hosted by CIFAL Findhorn, was part of a 2 week fact finding mission by a delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry... - March 20, 2007 - CIFAL Findhorn
New Website, “ww.AfricanScholar.Com,” Helps African Students Find Scholarships and Universities Around the World
With an increase in the number of African Students actively yet unsuccessfully pursuing higher education, there is a need for more targeted resources to help African students make informed decisions about University education as well as find scholarships and funding opportunities to fully or... - March 16, 2007 - Diaspora Interactive Media Corp.
PreschoolRock.com Welcomes Molly Christensen as Their New Preschool Books Writer
Christensen brings professional teaching experience and a love of books and children to the network. - March 16, 2007 - SchoolRock, Inc.
Octagon Research Solutions, Inc. to Present Webinar on the Global eCTD Guidance Interpretation
Jim Walker, chairman and CEO of Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., a pioneer and leader in the electronic transformation of clinical R&D in the life sciences industry, announced today that Octagon’s Patrick Thomas, associate director of Regulatory Affairs, will be the host of a free... - March 16, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
Fearless Life Strategist Provides an Alternative to Caffeine to Give You a Boost
To mark National Caffeine Awareness Month, a United States based life strategist has released a new e-book called “How Do I Choose” that will give everyone who reads it a confidence boost as an alternative to a caffeine boost that most of us turn to in the mornings! In this eBook,... - March 16, 2007 - Powerfull Living
Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., to Exhibit at the Drug Information Association (DIA) Clinical Data Management Symposium and Exhibition
CEO & Chairman Jim Walker of Octagon Research Solutions, Inc., a pioneer and leader in the electronic transformation of clinical R&D in the life sciences industry, announced today that Octagon will be exhibiting at the Drug Information Association (DIA) 22nd Annual Clinical Data Management... - March 16, 2007 - Octagon Research Solutions, Inc
Microsoft Windows Vista Compatible Radmin 3.0 Remote Control Software Ships with 4X Performance Boost
Radmin, adds Vista compatibility, 4X Performance Boost, advanced 256-bit AES encryption and Collaboration in its 3.0 version while holding its low price point leadership - March 16, 2007 - Famatech
WhiteSmoke Revolutionizes English Writing, Editing and Grammar Software
Online writing help, new translation dictionaries enhance distinctive writing software - March 15, 2007 - WhiteSmoke
Claremont Graduate University Announces Doctoral Degree in Positive Psychology
Researchers Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Jeanne Nakamura will lead Claremont Graduate University's new doctorate in Positive Psychology, set to begin this fall. Csikszentmihalyi is the author of the bestseller "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience." - March 15, 2007 - Claremont Graduate University
Madagascar, Here We Come - i-to-i Launches New Destination and Six New Adventures
Leading meaningful travel provider launches six new travel experiences in Madagascar. - March 15, 2007 - i-to-i
Powerful Program Takes Small Business Start Ups from Launch to Clients in 12 Weeks
New program will personally guide a select group of small buisness start ups and start up solo and home based business owners through each step of the start up process to take participants from launch to clients in 12 weeks. - March 15, 2007 - SmarTrack
Snitchcraft Author Among Local Writers on Hand for BYOB's Birthday Bash
Atlanta author, Edrea Davis (“SnitchCraft”), will join several local writers for book signings and discussions during Beyond Your Ordinary Bookstore’s (BYOB) Birthday Bash. The event will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2007, 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Auburn Avenue, between... - March 14, 2007 - Dogon Village