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113 Year Old Institution Upgrades Its Services with the Latest in Visual Aid Technology
Jim Vlock donates the latest version of video magnification (CCTV) to the James Blackstone Memorial Library in Branford, CT with the help of Vision Dynamics of Cheshire, CT. - January 25, 2010 - Vision Dynamics, LLC
RedVector Launches OSHA 30-Hour Construction Program
RedVector, the leader in online continuing education for the design and construction fields, is pleased to announce the launch of its OSHA 30-hour construction program. Combined with its existing OSHA 10 program, RedVector now offers construction workers, supervisors, and other professionals who need to stay abreast of construction and safety health concerns the full spectrum of OSHA- accredited continuing education products. - January 23, 2010 - RedVector
Famous London Eel is Vanishing from the Thames | ZSL Conservation
Eel populations in the River Thames have crashed to alarmingly low levels, conservationists have revealed. Over the last five years scientists from the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) have recorded a 98 per cent drop in the number of European eels within the river. - January 23, 2010 - ZSL London Zoo
Papa Murphy’s Pizza® Has Teamed Up with the Kelsey Smith Foundation® to help Make A Difference
Papa Murphy’s Pizza® has teamed up with the Kelsey Smith Foundation® to help Make A Difference. A Great Pizza for a Great Cause. - January 23, 2010 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Mangrove Seed, Inc. Announces New Guidebook for Self Discovery and Authentic Expression
A new guidebook for individuals and groups seeking new ways to discover their True S(s)elf and authentic personal expression in daily living. - January 22, 2010 - Mangrove Seed, Inc.
Suarez Named Director of Development for Eden Autism Services Florida
Susan Luenberger Suarez has joined Eden Autism Services Florida as Director of Development. Suarez, a non-profit consultant and frequent speaker on philanthropy and fundraising, brings 20 years of experience to the role. Eden President and CEO, Dr. Tom McCool said, “All of us at Eden are... - January 22, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Coral Reef Resources Now Available Online at reefrelieffounders.com
Craig and DeeVon founded the nonprofit coral reef conservation organization Reef Relief in 1987 and recently retired. This site provides valuable free educational resources and work product on protecting coral reefs based on their grassroots experiences. Access and download 10,000 reef images from the multi-year coral survey and view the new Youtube videos on coral reefs. Check out the blogs on reef news, recent science and offshore oil. - January 22, 2010 - Reef Relief Founders
Reluctant Hero : Cleaner Fish Show It Pays to be Selfless: ZSL London Zoo
Researchers from the Zoological Society of London, University of Queensland and the University of Neuchâtel have discovered that male cleaner wrasse are quick to play the hero when their dinner is at stake. - January 21, 2010 - ZSL London Zoo
SAT Prep Courses in Greater Cincinnati, Ohio by A+ Advanced Learning Center a Boon for Younger Students
SAT classes in Mason, OH have been filled by what some would call unlikely candidates in a group of middle school students. These students' PSAT and SAT preparation program, started in January by Michael DiSalvo, MA eq and Madhu Sanakari, MBA, has become a new way of thinking about academic achievement in today's competitive world. - January 20, 2010 - A+ Advanced Learning and Test Prep Centers
International College Counselors 2010 Scholarship Deadline Approaching
The 2010 International College Counselors Scholarship deadline is February 27, 2010. All students in 9th through 11th grade are encouraged to participate. Apply now. - January 20, 2010 - International College Counselors
TranslateAndCorrect.com, Makes Quality Translation Easy and Free
New Website Lets Anyone Get Content Translated to 41 Languages and Proofread at No Cost. - January 16, 2010 - Larnite Ltd
ALISON Opens Its Free Online Learning Resources to Support the Home Access Programme Announced by Gordon Brown
ALISON, the leading free online learning service for basic and essential workplace skills, has welcomed Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s announcement to provide free computers and broadband connectivity to more than 270,00 families across England through the Home Access programme. In support of this initiative, ALISON is making its interactive multimedia learning materials available to benefactors of the programme at no cost. - January 16, 2010 - ALISON
East and West Collaborate to Open Elite SAT Preparation Center in Cincinnati, Ohio
A+ Advanced Learning and Test Prep Center has opened its new location in Mason, OH, forming a team of Michael DiSalvo, MA eq (specializing in Reading Comprehension, Grammar and Writing) and Madhu Sanakari, MBA (specializing in Mathematics). The two have formed an impressive duo that has been able to raise students' scores into the 99th percentile on the SAT and ACT. - January 16, 2010 - A+ Advanced Learning and Test Prep Centers
Drawing Their Own Conclusions: the NewsCurrents Student Editorial Cartoon Contest
K-12 students are invited to enter a national student editorial cartoon contest sponsored by NewsCurrents, the weekly current events discussion program. - January 16, 2010 - Knowledge Unlimited, Inc. / NewsCurrents
Midway College Announces a School of Pharmacy in Paintsville, Kentucky
Speaker Greg Stumbo along with other legislators, local officials and Midway College administrators were on hand to make an announcement at Johnson Central High School in Paintsville – the inauguration of Midway College School of Pharmacy in Paintsville, Kentucky. - January 16, 2010 - The Learning House, Inc.
Wintry Conditions Bring Large Numbers of Secondary School Students Online in UK & Ireland
ALISON the world's leading free online learning service for basic and essential workplace skills is reporting a significant increase in the number of secondary school learners registering on its website. Availing of the opportunity created by the inclement weather, learners are logging on at www.alison.com and acquiring new or additional skills through the free online courses on the site. - January 16, 2010 - ALISON
Parent Coaching Institute Offers $900 Tuition Discount to Family Support Specialists Until February 15, 2010
The Parent Coaching Institute offers a $900 tuition discount off of the distance learning Parent Coach Certification® Training Program tuition for all applications received by February 15, 2010. Parent Coach Certification® is designed for family support specialists who are driven to coach parents facing today’s challenges; see the need for an innovative, research-based support model; and seek the most respected certification program available for parent coaching. - January 15, 2010 - Parent Coaching Institute
Every Kid Deserves to Hold a Frog
Tree Frog Treks would like 25,000 children in the San Francisco Bay Area to hold a frog, gecko, tortoise, snake, lizard, or bug. The purpose of this goal is to get children in touch with the environment and to create critical thinkers who will work to save, preserve, and maintain our home. The fate... - January 13, 2010 - Tree Frog Treks
Science Teachers Conference Gets Boost from Chevron Corporation
Chevron Corporation has made a significant financial contribution to Texas Teachers. The Science Teachers Association of Texas announced Chevron as the presenting sponsor of the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching to be held November 11-13, 2010 in Houston, Texas. - January 13, 2010 - Science Teachers Association of Texas
NASA Administrator Bolden Stresses Importance of Inspiration & Education
Remarks made during keynote address at American Astronomical Society Meeting: NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, Jr. stressed the importance of inspirational space exploration missions and education during his keynote address at the American Astronomical Society’s national meeting in Washington, DC on January 6. - January 13, 2010 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
President Obama Announces New Funding for “Educate to Innovate” Program
Science and Teacher Mentor Awards also announced at White House Event. President Barack Obama announced new funding for the “Educate to Innovate” program during a White House event on January 6 that also honored educators from across the country for excellence in mathematics and science teaching and mentoring. - January 13, 2010 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Rocks from the Moon and Mt. Everest Summit Headed to International Space Station
A piece of the Moon collected during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969 will have a new home on the International Space Station, along with a rock from the summit of Mt. Everest. Former astronaut and Challenger Center for Space Science Education Board Member Scott Parazynski, MD, presented both rocks... - January 13, 2010 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
SAT Preparation Group, Parkland, FL, Presents “The Ultimate SAT and College Admissions Seminar,” Free to Broward County Students and Parents in Coral Springs, FL
SAT Preparation Group, a South Florida company based in Parkland that specializes in coaching students how to succeed in the classroom, on the SAT test, and in life, is partnering with International College Counselors to present “The Ultimate SAT and College Admissions Seminar”, free to... - January 10, 2010 - SAT Preparation Group
Naples Invitational Art Fest Brings Area Residents, Artists Together to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
Some of the nation’s finest artists will descend on Naples’ Fleishmann Park for the 13th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest to be held on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 30 and 31 at Fleischmann Park, 1200 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. - January 10, 2010 - Eden Autism Services Florida
North American Seminars Inc. Release 2010 Dates for A Master Clinicians Approach to Advanced Concepts in Examination and Treatment of the Shoulder Complex
North American Seminars Inc release 2010 for the physical therapy continuing education course, A Master Clinicians Approach to Advanced Concepts in Examination and Treatment of the Shoulder Complex. This course will be present to physical therapists and occupational therapists in Pennsylvannia, Nevada, Illinois, Colorado, Maryland, Oregon, North Carolina and Florida. - January 09, 2010 - North American Seminars
Growing Stars Launches One-Month, Risk-Free, Online Tutoring Trial Offer
With One-Month of Risk-Free Online Tutoring, customers get eight scheduled tutoring sessions (two per week), everyday homework help, an Initial Assessment Test, access to Growing Stars Classroom Software, and periodic conferences with Growing Stars’ Academic Directors. The customer needs to pay only if completely satisfied at the end of the one-month risk-free trial period. This offer comes with absolutely no long-term contracts. - January 08, 2010 - Growing Stars Inc.
Long Beach Graduation Supply Company Donates Thousands of Tshirts to the Homeless
Rhyme University, a manufacturer of preschool and kindergarten graduation caps and gowns, donated over 2,400 new t-shirts and sweatshirts to a Collette's Children Home - a homeless shelter for women and children in Southern California. As school apparel manufacturers for teachers, students and... - January 08, 2010 - Rhyme University
Portraits of Literacy: The Florida Literacy Coalition Announces Photo Contest
First annual Florida Literacy Coalition photo contest. - January 07, 2010 - Florida Literacy Coalition
CCI College Search Will Align Your Interests with the Right College or University
CCI helps students find the best course with their college of choice. By obtaining the required college search and the appropriate educational institution students are now able to make sound choices that will affect their lives deeply. - January 07, 2010 - CCI - College Course Information
A Hip Cocktail Party at a Swanky Lounge Supports a Righteous Cause
W Hotel of New Orleans partners with SOSNOLA to raise funds for a valuable student workshop series. - January 06, 2010 - Save Our Schools NOLA
Special Education Resources Publisher Child1st Introduces New Help at Home Kit
Child1st Publications recently released the new Help at Home Kit, suitable for parents wishing to boost their children's reading ability without resorting to flashcard drill and memorization. - January 06, 2010 - Child1st Publications
BrainQuotient Partners with KYKO
BrainQuotient, KYKO Join Hands to take Education to a New Level. - January 06, 2010 - brainquotient.com
TranscribeMyVideo.com – It’s Time to Learn Languages with Video
New Website Lets Language Learners Practice Listening Skills by Watching and Transcribing YouTube Video. - January 04, 2010 - Larnite Ltd
Education Online Services Corp. Announces Hire of Jason London as Vice-President of Admissions and Financial Aid
Education Online Services Corp. announces the hire of Jason London as Vice-President of Admissions and Financial Aid to assist with development and implementation of admissions and financial strategies for the company’s services to its educational partner institutions. - December 31, 2009 - Education Online Services Corp
A Year in the Life of GVI: 2009 Review...
From Obama to H1N1 to financial crisis to the death of the King of Pop, 2009 has been some year… - December 31, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
U.S. Green Building Council Approves 11 New RedVector Online Courses
Thirty-four additional course hours bring RedVector’s USGBC-approved total to 95 hours of green building and design online education RedVector, the company that offers the most complete line of online LEED exam preparation products in the marketplace, has just received the U.S. Green... - December 31, 2009 - RedVector
Bookkeeping Made Simple
Boogles (an award-winning bookkeeping company) has created a business picture book series called “Boogles and the busy manager” whereby Boogles meets different business people and helps them with various aspects of their business. The books feature mumpreneurs, self employed consultants and partners in business. - December 29, 2009 - Boogles Ltd
Music Learning Workshop Develops New 12 Month Music Course to Help Music Students Become Great Musicians
Learning music theory for beginning and intermediate music students has always been a problem. This new course allows students to study at home in a step by step approach to accelerating music theory training without becoming bored. Music skills and knowledge are accelerated with rapid improvement in playing ability. - December 28, 2009 - Chidester Enterprises LLC
Anderson University Graduates First Online Student
Anderson University student, Sheila Day, graduated in December without ever stepping foot on campus. Day is Anderson’s first online-only graduate. She completed her Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree from over 200 miles away. Day is an example of the growing need for online programs in... - December 25, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Vision Dynamics Adds HumanWare Low Vision Line
Charlie Collins, founder and owner, of Vision Dynamics is happy to extend their twelve year association with HumanWare. “We have always offered the HumanWare line of Blindness Aids and as we both continue to grow, we are very comfortable in knowing that they are constantly seeking to add new... - December 24, 2009 - Vision Dynamics, LLC
SAT Preparation Group, Parkland, FL, Implements New Tool, EyeQ, to Enhance Students' Exam and Scholastic Performances
SAT Preparation Group, a South Florida company based in Parkland, is implementing a new tool, EyeQ, that has been shown to improve the brain’s information processing speed and enhance student scholastic and examination performances. - December 21, 2009 - SAT Preparation Group
SMART Recognized as Sixth Most Admired Nonprofit in Oregon
Achieves Top Ten Ranking Out of 150 Nonprofits - December 20, 2009 - SMART (Start Making A Reader Today)
RedVector Achieves Milestone as 45th Private University Launches
RedVector’s initiative to provide a comprehensive online training and education solution to corporations in the design and construction industry is wrapping up its first full year with ongoing success and the launch of its 45th private online university. - December 19, 2009 - RedVector
ZSL London Zoo Meerkats Go Crackers for Christmas
The meerkats at ZSL London Zoo are set to have a cracking Christmas this year, with an early festive feast. - December 19, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Free Seminar on 3D Animation and TV Production at Alliance Training and Solutions - Lahore, Pakistan
Mr. Aamir Baig will deliver the seminar on 21st December 2009 at 5:00 PM - December 18, 2009 - Alliance Training and Solution
Penguin Fingerprinting | ZSL London Zoo Researchers Work with Scientists to Develop New Penguin DNA Profiling Technique
Penguins’ DNA is being used for the first time to study how they migrate between colonies. - December 17, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Vision Dynamics' Holiday Appeal for the Needy with Low Vision/Blindness
Governor Rell’s Council of Economic Advisors warns of the threat to the state’s support of non-profit agencies in this recession. Charlie Collins, of Vision Dynamics, hopes to provide a solution but he needs your help. Charlie Collins, a victim of Juvenile Macular Degeneration, knows... - December 16, 2009 - Vision Dynamics, LLC
KGW Making Readers Campaign Raises Over $40,000 for Literacy Group
Wells Fargo, Portland Trail Blazers, SMART and KGW NewsChannel 8 Give More Than 16,000 Books to Local Kids. - December 16, 2009 - SMART (Start Making A Reader Today)
Learn360 Partners with Encyclopaedia Britannica to Offer Educators Exclusive Online Resources
Educators have access to Trusted Information Database through Learn360 - December 16, 2009 - Learn360
SMARTHINKING Forms K-12 Partnership with Florida School District
SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in products and services to bolster student performance, persistence and retention, has announced its first public K-12 partnership in Florida with the Osceola School District. Students in Osceola’s nine high schools will have... - December 16, 2009 - SMARTHINKING