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ABM Annual 2014 Conference to Feature C-Level Executives from the Weather Channel Companies, Forbes Media, LexisNexis & More
Leading Business-to-Business Media Conference will take Place May 4-7 in Phoenix, Arizona. - May 02, 2014 - SIIA
New Treatment Options Needed for UAE National Men in 20s and 30s Suffering from Symptomatic Knee Cartilage Problems
"Marrow simulation" discussed on first day of Joint Reconstruction Congress in Dubai - May 02, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
ninthd Signed Agreement with Carnegie Mellon University for Pakistan
The world’s leading global research institution, iCarnegie Global Learning, a subsidiary of Carnegie Mellon University, has signed an agreement with ninthd (9th D). In order to offer international certifications to fresh graduates, entrepreneurs, employees, employers, businessmen and... - May 02, 2014 - ninthd
New Research Ethics Committee Needed for the Development of Traditional African Medicine
Traditional medicine is used in the maintenance of health as well as in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement or treatment of physical, spiritual and /or mental illness. - May 02, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Africa Health Congress to Donate All Conference Proceeds to the Smile Foundation in South Africa
Organisers will be donating 100% of its conference registration fees to the charity. - May 02, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Middle East Emergency Exhibition & Conference to Launch for the First Time in Dubai in June 2014
The Middle East Emergency Medicine Exhibition will have 300sqm of exhibition space, playing host to 25 exhibitors, 800 visitors and 500 delegates over 3 days. - May 02, 2014 - Informa Life Sciences
Direct Sales Women's Empowerment Company Launches with Crowdfunding
Ginga Baby is the first philanthropic business for women who care. It’s free to join, free to use and offers referral commissions on exclusive product lines. - May 01, 2014 - 24ravens
Assigned Male at Birth, a Transgender Woman's Journey
With 41% of Transgender individuals attempting suicide, 25 times the national average of 1.6% (National Center for Transgender Equality and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, 2011), a transgender woman seeks to document her story through film and coming to terms with being a woman, her heterosexual wife's response, her final surgery to transition from male to female, and fighting her gender dysphoria and the daily thoughts of suicide leading up to her surgery. - May 01, 2014 - Nicole's Journey
2nd Annual Singapore Math® & Lesson Study Summer Institute in Briarcliff, NY on August 25-26, 2014
The focus of the Singapore Math® and Lesson Study Summer Institute is to help K-8 teachers to gain the mathematical content knowledge in order to teach Singapore Math effectively. - May 01, 2014 - East West Math LLC
MSU’s Douglas W. Estry Honored by National Academic Advising Association
Douglas W. Estry, Ph.D., associate provost for Undergraduate Education and dean of Undergraduate Studies at Michigan State University, is the recipient of the Michael C. Holen Pacesetter Award from the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) as part of its 2014 Annual Awards Program for... - May 01, 2014 - Michigan State University
Upside Learning to Showcase Learning Technology Solutions at ASTD 2014 ICE
Upside Learning will participate in ASTD 2014 ICE, a premier event that brings training and development professionals together to share best practices and insights. Upside Learning will be exhibiting its wide range of technology solutions for eLearning, along with its innovative mobile learning solutions. - May 01, 2014 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Swim School in Los Angeles Receives Generous Grant from Loaded Boards for Special Needs Swim Lessons
One with the Water swim school in Los Angeles was recently honored for its mission and achievements this March with a generous grant from Loaded Boards earmarked for special needs swim lessons for students and at-risk youth. - May 01, 2014 - Onewiththewater.org
CS Odessa Announces Expansion of the Diagraming Section of ConceptDraw Solution Park
The expansion of the Diagraming Section enhances the capabilities of ConceptDraw PRO with new vector-object libraries in the ConceptDraw Solution Park. - May 01, 2014 - Computer System Odessa
EyeTrain Announces New Version of ABO Exam Study App for Opticians
OptiQuiz app is the first study app on the market for opticians. - May 01, 2014 - EyeTrain
Kirk's Consulting Services, LLC Will Host a Series of Comprehensive Grant Proposal Development and Readiness Workshops in Southwest Florida
Kirk's Consulting Services of Fort Myers, FL will offer a comprehensive summer series of grant proposal development and grant funding research workshops for community and faith-based organizations and the general public in Southwest Florida. These workshops will teach specific skills needed to find and successfully secure grant funding, and will educate and empower staff and volunteers to aid in improving their organizations and communities likelihood of success. - April 30, 2014 - Kirk's Consulting Services, LLC
Symbaloo Introduces Dedicated EDU Version for UK Classrooms
Symbaloo, the cloud-based resource management system, has opened a new base in the United Kingdom. With success in the United States, Spain and the Netherlands, the company is ready to work on expanding growth in England. - April 30, 2014 - SymbalooEDU
Zoe Hansen Named Recipient of NCAWA Sarah Parker Scholarship Award
Second-Year Law School Student Receives Award in Honor of North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice - April 30, 2014 - Campbell Law
Glacier Peak High School Presents Annual Night of the Arts Festival May 8, 2014, at Glacier Peak High, Snohomish, WA
Night Of The Arts: May 8, 2014 from 5pm to 9pm Sneak Preview between 8am and 4pm day of event. Glacier Peak High School, 7401 144th Pl. S.E., Snohomish, Washington 98296. Admission is $5 and parking is free. - April 30, 2014 - Glacier Peak High School
Health Briefs TV Will Air in Shreveport, Louisiana in May
The compelling health show will be broadcast on FOX KMSS-TV during the month of May. - April 30, 2014 - Health Briefs TV
Announcing the Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center's Sixth Annual Summer Conference
The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center is thrilled for its Sixth Annual Summer Conference for promoting strong and safe Tribal communities hosted by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida on June 3-5, 2014. - April 30, 2014 - Native Learning Center
UH Partners with 14 Pews for Inaugural Food Film Festival
Houston Premiere of Award-Winning Documentary "Sweet Dreams" Features Talk Back with Directors. - April 30, 2014 - University of Houston
Two South Florida Residents Published in "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living with Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias"
The Alzheimer’s Association® recently announced that Laura Suihkonen Jones of Lighthouse Point and Jean Salisbury Campbell from Ft. Lauderdale have been selected as published authors in the new edition of "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living with Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias. - April 30, 2014 - Alzheimer's Association Southeast Florida
A Celebration of Ability -- Mill Street Loft Exhibit Features Anderson Center for Autism Artists
The Mid-Hudson Valley is home to some very special organizations and businesses, both large and small. The unifier between them is their distinct ability and desire to change lives. This spring, Mill Street Loft has partnered with the Anderson Center for Autism to provide adults on the autism... - April 30, 2014 - Anderson Center for Autism
Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas Promotes Observance of Financial Literacy Month
Youth Nonprofit Partners with Community and Business Leaders to Help More Than 2,000 Students Achieve Economic Success - April 30, 2014 - Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas
Career Step Offers Over $450,000 in Scholarships to Utah High School Seniors
Career Step is pleased to announce that it is offering over $450,000 in scholarships to seniors graduating from Utah high schools this year. - April 30, 2014 - CareerStep LLC
Two Cutting Edge Companies Announced as Winners of the 2014 SIIA NextGen Awards for Social & Collaboration
LiveHive and realSociable Recognized for Innovation and Game-Changing Social & Collaboration Solutions - April 30, 2014 - SIIA
Argentine Tango Dancer Appearing as Jack Sparrow at Argentine Tango Milonga in Hartford CT: Wins Prize for Best Costume
It was a cool Connecticut evening and a very cool costume Milonga put on by HartsTango. Everyone was decked out. Nate Evans, Hartford Argentine Tango teacher from Hartford Ballroom had a scary zipper on his face. Jack Sparrow swaggers in and leaves with the Grand Prize. - April 29, 2014 - Hartford Tango
N.A.M.E.® (National Alliance of Male Executives) Recognized as the Largest Networking Association for Male Professionals
N.A.M.E.® (National Alliance of Male Executives) is the largest networking association for male executives and professionals in the nation. N.A.M.E.®'s mission is to make your life easier by providing networking, advertising, marketing and entertainment services in just one click. Using... - April 29, 2014 - N.A.M.E.
Polish Application for Tablets Revolutionizes Children's Therapy
For several years now, scientists have been pointing out that tablets – one of the hottest gadgets of the twenty-first century – can be a great tool for working with children with behavioural or developmental disorders. A Cracow’s company, DrOmnibus has now confirmed these assumptions, as it has just released an application that will completely revolutionize kids' therapy. - April 29, 2014 - DrOmnibus
Celesq® Announces Upcoming CLE Re Important Legal Developments in Employment Law and Privacy and Data Security; Plus New Trial/Litigation Programs
Celesq® AttorneysEd Center has announced the following web casts starting May 6, 2014: A Targeted Discussion of Data Breaches: Responding to a Payment Card (PCI) Breach (2427) Live web cast: May 6, 2014 (12:00 noon ET) In this program, the presenters focus on what to do when companies and... - April 29, 2014 - Celesq(R) AttorneysEd Center
Ladies Learn to Fish at Ladies, Let's Go Fishing Treasure Coast Fishing University Stuart, FL May 16-18, 2014
Women can learn, practice and go charter fishing in one weekend at this non-intimidating school of fishing. - April 29, 2014 - "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"
DLP India Now Brings Its Online Courses with Best Educationists
DLP India is head quartered in the Indian capital city of New Delhi with channel partners in various cities. DLP India started operations in the year 2011 under the expert guidance and supervision of Mr. Perminder Singh Malik (CEO), The Vision and efforts of Mrs. Ramneet Kaur (COO) and Mr. Balpreet... - April 29, 2014 - DLP India Edutech Private Limited
Career Step Announces Adjusted Education Tracks for Medical Coding and Billing Students
Career Step has adjusted the education tracks for students and prospective students preparing for medical coding and billing careers to ensure all graduates are prepared to earn their credentials and start working upon graduation. - April 29, 2014 - Career Step
Calling All Adventurous Kids Registration Open for Kids Adventure Games at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort on June 21
Registration is under way for the 2014 Kids Adventure Games, the premier race for children ages six to 14 that features teams of two competing in mountain biking, hiking, zip lines, a Tarzan rope swing, cargo nets, mud pits and more. The race is scheduled for June 21 at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. - April 28, 2014 - Kids Adventure Games
SoBe Arts Presents "Fairy Tales, Songs of the Dandelion Woman"
From May 8 through May 18, the Little Stage Theater at SoBe Institute of the Arts becomes the portal to "Fairy Tales, Songs of the Dandelion Woman," a 70-minute trip “down the rabbit hole.” With a score and libretto created by Carson Kievman, this contemporary music-theater... - April 28, 2014 - SoBe Institute of the Arts
Prof. Banzhaf Concerned FDA Considering Exempting "Fat Cat Smokes" // Loophole for Premium Cigars Could Explode, But Help Senators, He Says
Although news.google indicates that most attention to the proposed tobacco regulations the FDA just announced focused on its limited regulation of e-cigarettes, a largely overlooked sleeper issue is the health agency's apparent willingness, as set forth in its notice, to exempt from all regulation the tobacco product apparently most used by and closely associated with so-called "Fat Cat Smokers," says public interest law professor John Banzhaf. - April 28, 2014 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
Kids Adventure Games Announces 2014 Line-Up Stops Include California, Colorado, Utah, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Vermont
The Kids Adventure Games will offer kids, ages 6 through 14, the opportunity to experience the thrill of adventure racing. During the races, teams of two will work together to navigate a variety of sports and problem-solving challenges, including mountain biking, hiking, tubing, archery, a low ropes course, a zip line, a climbing wall, a Tarzan swing, a giant slip-n-slide and more. - April 28, 2014 - Kids Adventure Games
William Peace University Hosts Final Open House of Academic Year
Local Four-Year Baccalaureate Welcomes Potential Students for Last Admissions Event of 2013-2014 Academic Year. - April 28, 2014 - William Peace University
Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service Publishes Article on "Grit"
Director of Northern Virginia Tutoring Service has published “ ‘Grit’: The Missing Ingredient in the Education of America’s Youth.” - April 27, 2014 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
Dr. Robert Goldman of Chicago, World Chairman of International Medical Commission, Now Executive Producer of "The Martial Arts Kid"
Dr. Robert Goldman has earned many titles through the years. As of Tuesday, April 22, he has another one: Executive Producer of the highly anticipated film, “The Martial Arts Kid.” - April 27, 2014 - Dr. Robert Goldman
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino Presents Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce’s First Scholarship
Dr. Ralph G. Perrino, Director, Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, and NVBCC Scholarship Committee Chair, presents first annual NVBCC scholarship to TC Williams High School Student Amen Hailegiorgis. - April 27, 2014 - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, LLC
Monarch Lacrosse Adds Three Clinics to the Summer Schedule. Pro Player Lacrosse Instruction Coming to Bellingham, Irvine and San Antonio
Monarch Lacrosse announced the dates and locations for three more box lacrosse clinics to take place this summer. Bellingham, Wash., Irvine, Calif., and San Antonio, Tex., are the latest added to what will be a busy summer schedule for Monarch Lacrosse. Registration is now open for all clinics. - April 27, 2014 - Monarch Lacrosse
New Iron Brick Trunk is Constructed to be "The Strongest College Trunk"
College students can keep their precious items protected with this durable new dorm trunk. - April 27, 2014 - DormCo
Improvement Warrior Fitness Introduces FitRanX
Test yourself. Improvement Warrior Fitness is introducing FitRanX, a comprehensive, standardized ranking system for gauging fitness levels. - April 26, 2014 - Yun Strength & Fitness Systems LLC
Prof. Banzhaf Claims FDA’s E-Cigarette Rules Have Major Omissions; “Candy Cigarettes on Steroids” May Continue to Endanger Health, He Claims
Although the Food and Drug Administration [FDA] has itself reported that e-cigarettes pose “acute health risks” which “cannot seriously be questioned” because they contain “toxic chemicals,” and that the devices also “present a serious risk of addicting new users, including children,” the rules they have proposed to regulate them have major omissions, says public interest law professor John Banzhaf. - April 26, 2014 - Public Interest Law Professor John Banzhaf
Software, Digital Content, B2B Media & Ed Tech’s Most Innovative Companies to Present at SIIA Strategic & Financial Investment Conference (SFIC)
On June 18 in New York, Invitation-Only Audience of VCs, M&A Firms, Corporate Development Officers & Other Investors will Gather for Company Presentations & “Lightning Round” Competition - April 26, 2014 - SIIA
St. Lawrence University Students Win Adirondack Cup Stock Challenge
A team of six St. Lawrence University students took on 17 other colleges and universities across the Northeast to win the Adirondack Cup Competition stock challenge. - April 26, 2014 - St. Lawrence University
Health Briefs TV Airs in Fort Worth, Texas
The outstanding health and medical program will air on ION KPXD-TV this month. - April 26, 2014 - Health Briefs TV
SIIA Honors Industry Veterans with Lifetime Achievement Award and Ed Tech Impact Award
Co-founder of SkillsBank Corporation and Impact Education, principal of CollinsConsults to be honored with prestigious industry awards at premiere education industry event. - April 26, 2014 - SIIA
Docebo Unveils the Latest Version of Its Learning Management System at ASTD2014
Docebo, the disruptive Cloud E-Learning solutions provider that is revolutionizing the online training market with its Software as a Service Learning Management System (LMS), will be unveiling the latest version – Docebo LMS version 6.3 - at this year’s ASTD Conference and... - April 26, 2014 - Docebo