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Annuvia Expands Services to Houston
CPR Classes, AED Defibrillator, First Aid Training, and Emergency Preparedness Training Now Available in Houston and Throughout Texas - November 18, 2009 - Annuvia, Inc.
Dave Tango and the Stars of SyFy’s Ghost Hunters, Comedian Kevin Meaney and Singer Kristen Sellers to Help Children with Tourette Syndrome on November 29
3rd Annual Dinner and Show to Benefit the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome. - November 18, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Learn360 Keeps Students Engaged as Classrooms Are Closed by H1N1
Learn360, an interactive media-on-demand service for the K-12 educational market, is enabling educators to maintain continuous learning in spite of a potential widespread outbreak of H1N1 and other flu viruses. - November 17, 2009 - Learn360
Midway College Announces Another Major Achievement - Development of Neighboring Retirement Community
Midway College recently finalized an agreement with Christian Care Communities, Kentucky’s largest faith-based provider of senior housing and long-term care services, for an option to purchase sufficient land for developing a “Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)” adjacent to Midway College’s campus in Midway, Kentucky. - November 16, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Career Step Named to the Utah 100 for Ninth Consecutive Year
Career Step has been named to the MountainWest Capital Network’s Utah 100 for the ninth consecutive year. Career Step placed at number 76 in the state. - November 15, 2009 - Career Step
Midway College Announces Major Project - New State-of-the-Art Learning Resource Center
Midway College announces the construction of a new state-of-the-art learning resource center to replace the Starks Building which has served the College since 1925. - November 15, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Café Prevention’s New Alcohol Awareness Materials Help Parents Prevent Underage Drinking
The latest underage drinking prevention resources from Café Prevention can help influence what happens with regard to underage drinking in communities. - November 15, 2009 - Cafeprevention.com
The Learning House, Inc. Recognized as a High Growth Company During National Distance Learning Week
The Company, Founded in 2001, Receives “Hot Dozen” Award from Louisville Chamber for Entrepreneurial Growth and Achievement in Distance Learning Industry - November 14, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
Brevard Sheriff Jack Parker and Ex-Con Larry Lawton Team Up to Fight Crime
The Reality Check DVD will be used by the Brevard Sheriff Department as a tool for positive community policing. The DVD will be distributed by the Sheriff’s Department to families with teenage kids. A launch event will be held at 10am on Thursday, November 19 at the Sheriff’s... - November 14, 2009 - Reality Check Program
Former Astronaut Scott Parazynski, MD Named Chair of the Board-Elect
Challenger Center for Space Science Education announced today that former astronaut Scott Parazynski, MD has been named Chair-Elect of its Board of Directors. He will assume the role of the Chair of the Board in November 2010, succeeding Former Astronaut William F. Readdy. "Scott is a... - November 13, 2009 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
CRA, Inc. to Design and Deliver Exercise to Test Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Severe Weather Response
CRA, Inc. announced today that it received a time and materials purchase order to provide exercise design and support services to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) for responding to a severe weather emergency in accordance with the National Weather Service Severe Weather Awareness Program. - November 12, 2009 - CRA, Inc.
CRA, Inc. Wins Department of Justice’s COPS Contract
CRA, Inc. announced today it has been awarded a $686,000 contract from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). CRA will conduct a national training needs assessment for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s (FLETC’s) Rural... - November 12, 2009 - CRA, Inc.
CRA, Inc. Awarded $650,000 from Department of Homeland Security for Target Capabilities List Course Alignment Project
DHS/FEMA awarded CRA, Inc. the contract for its National Preparedness Directorate’s (NPD’s) National Integration Center (NIC) Target Capabilities List Course Alignment Project (TCL-CAP). This contract provides logistical, managerial, administrative, and consultative services for the TCL... - November 12, 2009 - CRA, Inc.
Protecting Teens from Technology
Area parents get an opportunity to attend a free presentation that could keep their kids from becoming a statistic or worse a headline in next week's news story. - November 11, 2009 - Beauty by Design LLC
SMARTHINKING Names New Chief Financial Officer
SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in products and services to bolster student performance, persistence and retention, has announced that Joel Reiser has been named the firm’s new chief financial officer. With an extensive background in financial management and... - November 11, 2009 - SMARTHINKING
Fragile Nepal | Special Event at ZSL London Zoo
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) is hosting a very special one-off evening event, Fragile Nepal, at ZSL London Zoo on Tuesday 24th November to mark the 2009 year of Nepal Nature Conservation. - November 11, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Schools: Trade Cookie Dough for Real Dough
SCHOOLSAVINGS.com launches new fund raising tools as part of It’s Cool to Save at School™ deposit solution. - November 09, 2009 - SCHOOLSAVINGS.com
2 for 1 College Preparation – an Economic Boon to the Parents of College-Bound Teenagers
College Bound Boot Camp announces a 2 for 1 special that provides a 50% discount for families of college-bound students. - November 09, 2009 - College Bound Boot Camp
RedVector Green Lights Participation in GreenBuild 2009 International Expo in Phoenix, Nov. 11 - 13
RedVector.com, the leader in online continuing education for the architectural, engineering, and construction industries and a USGBC-approved online education provider, will be showcasing its latest green building products and services at GreenBuild 2009. - November 08, 2009 - RedVector
Challenger Center Board Member Miles O’Brien Named to NASA Advisory Council
Miles O'Brien, a member of Challenger Center for Space Science Education's Board of Directors, has been appointed to the NASA Advisory Council, and will lead the Education and Public Outreach Committee. O'Brien is a 26-year broadcast news veteran who has successfully melded a talent for telling... - November 07, 2009 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Society of Education Consultants Reviews Corporate Membership Programme to Benefit Education Consultancy Businesses
Due to increased demand for corporate membership, the Society of Education Consultants is revising its corporate membership policy for education consultancy companies. - November 07, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
Child1st Publications Releases Easy-for-Me® List B Readers as a New Learning Disability Resource
Child1st Publications will soon release List B readers to continue its Easy-for-Me® series of decodable readers, suitable both as a learning disability resource and as a program for children just beginning to learn to read. - November 06, 2009 - Child1st Publications
Announcing India's Fastest Growing Education Directory. Discover & Compare Colleges & Universities.
Announcing India's fastest growing education directory. Find and compare colleges, Universities on one single platform. Apply online once and receive admissions offers from multiple Colleges in your field of study. - November 06, 2009 - CollegeToU Educational Services
Education Consultants Will Have Opportunity to Receive Financial Guidance at SEC Conference Workshop Led by Leading Accountant
Paul Perlin, founder of Paul Perlin & Co, will be leading a workshop at the SEC conference on financial matters related to starting an education consultancy business or improving an established practice - November 05, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
OP-TEC Industry Survey - 2,100 New Photonics Technicians Needed Over the Next Year in the U.S.
Dan Hull, Executive Director of the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC), has announced the official release of the survey results from its 2009 industry survey of U.S. photonics technician employers. The survey, conducted at the University of North Texas Survey Research... - November 01, 2009 - OP-TEC: National Center for Optics and Photonics Education
North American Seminars Inc. Presents "Unlocking the Mystery of Effective Rehabilitation for Multiple Sclerosis"
Multiple sclerosis can affect any area of the central nervous system resulting in a multitude of symptoms. This course, offered in limited engagement in 2010, will address the most current evidence based treatments available for Multiple Sclerosis. North American Seminars, Inc. presents this physical therapy continuing education course in Sacramento, CA and Las Vegas, NV in 2010 - October 31, 2009 - North American Seminars
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces Advancements in the Management and Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury - Limited 2009-2010 Engagements
North American Seminars, Inc. introduces Advancements in the Management and Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury for limited engagements in 2010. This course is a physical therapy continuing education course focused on assisting patients with spinal cord injury. - October 30, 2009 - North American Seminars
Ezell Brown Joins Board of Directors at Under21 Foundation
Ezell Brown, CEO of Marketlinkx Direct Inc. and Chairman of Education Online Services Corporation has joined the Board of Directors of the Under 21 Foundation. - October 29, 2009 - Education Online Services Corp
Alif Technologies, Brunei - Teams Up with White House Business Solutions (WHBS), a Leading IT Firm in India
White House Business Solutions is one of the leading-edge technology companies providing knowledge solutions and integrated business applications to a wide spectrum of clients in various domains and verticals worldwide. It is a part of multi million dollar White House Group with employee base of over 300 professionals. The corporate head office and the offshore development center are located in Chennai, India with sales offices in US, UK, France, Middle East and Malaysia. It is an ISO 9001-2000. - October 29, 2009 - White House Business Solutions
Jonathan Fink, Founder of Momentum Web Solutions, Will Lead a Workshop on Web Marketing at the Society of Education Consultants Conference
Jonathan Fink has been confirmed as a speaker at the Society of Education Consultants conference and AGM in November, leading a workshop and discussion on internet marketing. - October 29, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
Three Mandatory Qualifications for Your Next First Aid Training Session
Important criteria to consider when choosing a workplace safety consultant. - October 28, 2009 - Annuvia, Inc.
Brazen Baboons | Flighty Females Disrupt Group Harmony
Female baboons on the look-out for love cause havoc in baboon groups by distracting males and breaking down group cohesion, reports a new study in Animal Behaviour. - October 28, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Society of Education Consultants LinkedIn Network Reveals Huge Increase in People Planning to Enter Education Consultancy
Adam Caller explains how joining the SEC LinkedIn network is the first step for many planning to enter education consultancy, providing a measure of industry trends - October 28, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
Public Speaking Skills Can Help Your Child Compete for College Placement
Public speaking leaves many people feeling fearful and uncomfortable. Springboard Training is pleased to announce its first annual Speak-A-Boo competition for Positive Teens. - October 25, 2009 - Springboard Training
RedVector’s Mike Vandall to Illuminate Social Learning at AGC Conference
Mike Vandall, RedVector’s Executive Vice President of Business Development, has been asked to speak for the second consecutive year at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Conference. Mr. Vandall, a well-known expert in learning technologies for the design and construction industry, is scheduled to present on Thursday, October 29th. - October 25, 2009 - RedVector
Challenger Center Awarded NASA Climate Education Grant
Challenger Center for Space Science Education has received a three-year $564,000 climate education grant from NASA to enhance learning through the use of NASA's Earth Science resources. 15 organizations were selected from more than a hundred applications, and include colleges and universities,... - October 25, 2009 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center Opens in Downey, California
The Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center opens today in Downey, California. The facility is a memorial to the crews of both the space shuttle Columbia, lost in 2003, and Challenger, lost in 1986. Among the Center's diverse program offerings will be a Challenger Learning Center, where... - October 25, 2009 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
New Tread Lightly Program Launches Two Exciting Initiatives on the International Day of Climate Action
With humanity currently using the equivalent of 1.3 planets for our resource consumption and waste absorption, it is clear that we must learn to decrease the pressure we put on the planet. Beginning on October 24th, youth worldwide will be able to participate in two exciting initiatives designed to... - October 24, 2009 - TakingITGlobal
Portuguese Businesses Work with the Marketing Magician
Businesses from across the length and breadth of the Algarve, and as far away as Lisbon, attended the Marketing Magician’s latest seminars designed to help Portuguese businesses to grow their businesses. Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, was back in Portugal at the invitation of the Hotel... - October 24, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
New Counseling Skills Course Offered Online by the College of Mental Health Counseling
The College of Mental Health Counseling is pleased to announce the new online "Effective Counseling Skills" course as a gateway opportunity for members of the public to offer counseling services for people seeking help for depression, marriage and relationships, addiction, and much more. - October 23, 2009 - College of Mental Health Counseling
Trick or Treat for Lion Cubs at ZSL London Zoo
ZSL London Zoo’s Asian lion cubs will be celebrating Halloween with their first peep at a pumpkin this week. - October 23, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
New CPR Application for the iPhone Launched by Code Red, LLC
Code Red is releasing an IPhone application to assist the lay rescuer with CPR. The application is fully interactive and utilizes the movement and breathing functions of the IPhone and ITouch. - October 22, 2009 - Code Red, LLC
SMARTHINKING Completes 2 Millionth Online Tutoring Session
SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in online tutoring and best practices for online academic support has completed its 2 millionth tutoring session. Having just celebrated its 10th anniversary, SMARTHINKING provides online academic solutions that improve student... - October 22, 2009 - SMARTHINKING
IBC Sets the Standard for Helping Famlies and Teachers Manage Difficult Behaviors in Children
With its official launch of its website www.behavecoach.com, IBC can now offer easy access to its behavioral support services which include comprehensive behavioral assessments, in-home and/or in-school behavioral coaching, and behavioral support training for daycares and schools. - Are your... - October 22, 2009 - Behavecoach.com
Delivering on the Strategy Promise
Beyond Strategy provides what is currently missing for leaders after they craft the corporate strategy---a framework to guide them and the specific actions they must take as a leader in strategy implementation. - October 21, 2009 - John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pte Ltd
Understanding and Managing ADHD in Children and Adolescents
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome presents this no-cost webinar on Oct. 28th - October 21, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Marketing Magician Re-Elected to Birmingham Chamber Council
Stefan Drew, the man the BBC introduce as the Marketing Magician, has been re-elected for a second three term as a member of Birmingham Chamber of Commerce’s Council. Elected by the membership of over 3500 based in around Birmingham, UK, Stefan has also been the Chamber’s SME... - October 21, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Society of Education Consultants Reports 20% Rise in Membership, Appoints Marketing Officer to Respond to Increased Publicity
The Society of Education Consultants has reported a 20% rise in membership since autumn 2008, necessitating the appointment of a marketing officer. - October 21, 2009 - Society of Education Consultants
Nebraska PTA Holds 86th Annual Convention
The 86th Annual Convention of the Nebraska Parent Teacher Association was held in Bellevue, Nebraska on October 10th, 2009. In attendance were delegates representing 100 PTA units, the Nebraska PTA State Board and the National PTA President Elect, Betsy Landers. Attendees heard from Betsy Landers... - October 20, 2009 - Nebraska PTA
Jargon Media LLC: New Publishing and Editing Company to Launch October 18th
With offices based in Albuquerque and London, the international start-up company will work with students and professionals seeking editorial assistance. The business also plans to pursue publishing endeavors. Whether they’re editing the written word or publishing it, Jargon Media LLC upholds the English language, one sentence at a time. Enter Jargon Media LLC, an editing and publishing company launching on October 18, 2009. - October 18, 2009 - Jargon Media LLC