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PE4life and the Iowa Business Council to Host Summit in Des Moines on April 12th
PE4life and the Iowa Business Council have come together to host a free Summit on April 12th at Drake University in Des Moines, IA. Over 100 school professionals are expected to attend the event where they’ll gain insight into the Adopt-A-School Challenge; learn how to apply for a scholarship; learn about PE4life’s Core Principles; attend breakout sessions and visit with top equipment vendors. - April 08, 2010 - PE4life
Final Registration Days for Risk Based Approach to FDA Computer Systems Validation Webinar
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System (LMS) industry, announces that due to overwhelming response, registration for the Webinar, A Risk Based Approach to FDA Computer Systems Validation ends Thursday April 15th, 2010. - April 08, 2010 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Team Zoum Sailors Proudly Took the Podium at the 41st SE Dinghy Championships in Miami FL
Team Zoum members ranging in age from 10-14 competed at the 41st SE Dinghy Championships hosted by Key Biscayne Yacht Club of Key Biscayne FL this weekend. Competitors arrived from across Florida to compete in 10kt easterly winds in one of the great sailing grounds- beautiful Biscayne Bay,... - April 08, 2010 - ZoumUSA LLC
USC Student Team Up with Los Angeles Red Cross with One Thousand Faces
Three University of Southern California students have turned a class project into a chance to make a difference. Teaming up with the Los Angeles Red Cross Heroes Campaign, they have formed the One Thousand Faces Project-- a drive to spread awareness and raise funds for the Los Angeles Red Cross by... - April 08, 2010 - One Thousand Faces Project
The Defective Drywall Protocol Offered by BESI Exceeds the Interim Remediation Guidance by CPSC and HUD - No Rework Necessary
The Consumer Safety Product Commission and HUD published an interim remediation guidance dated April 2, 2010 since many owners are desiring to start repairing their homes or commercial buildings. BESI has been endorsing and providing certification for a remediation protocol since October of 2009 which exceeds the published interim remediation guidance. - April 07, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Expert Sheri Fisher Joins Therapy in Transition as Small Business PR and Marketing Coach
Therapy in Transition (TITO), which recently put together an Expert Panel to expand its services, has brought Sheri Fisher on board as the organization’s Small Business PR and Marketing Coach. - April 07, 2010 - Therapy in Transition LLC
An Event from Step Up Music Vallejo: Clinic and Concert with Bass Master Kai Eckhardt Thu, Apr 29, 6:00pm-9:30pm, Vallejo
Known for his ground breaking bass work with diverse world fusion groups such as fusion guitarist John McLaughlin, Billy Cobham and Garajmahal, bassist Kai Eckhardt's career spans over three decades. As a teacher and educator Kai frequently teaches clinics world wide. Kai will showcase essential principles of music and teach their practical application. He will talk about the dos and dont's of music making, as well as about choice and restriction in playing the instrument. - April 07, 2010 - Step Up Music Vallejo
ActionCOACH Chopper Takes Action
Rescue Crew Gets World Class Advice. - April 07, 2010 - ActionCOACH
Kids ‘R’ Kids Co-Owner Podcasts on Choosing a Summer Camp
Kids ‘R’ Kids Schools of Quality Learning in Cary, Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (www.kidsrkidscary.com) have announced the release of a podcast discussing the criteria parents should consider when choosing a summer camp for their child. In the podcast, Julie Moye, co-owner of... - April 07, 2010 - Kids R Kids
1st Quarter Report on New Jersey Consumer Perception Job Worries, Credit-Card Difficulties Continue
New Jerseyans continue to worry about their job security, according to the quarterly consumer survey by Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Silberman College of Business. More than a third (36%) of those employed say they are worried about losing their job in the next 12 months—a third of... - April 07, 2010 - Fairleigh Dickinson University
Dream. Inspire. Design. Fashion Show Features Student Talent
80 garments created by students will be on display - April 07, 2010 - IADT Schaumburg
Detroit’s Cheyenne Boyce Wins Tom Joyner Foundation® ‘Full Ride’ Scholarship to Black College
Cheyenne Boyce, the No. 1 student at Cass Technical High School in Detroit, MI, is this year's winner of the Tom Joyner Foundation "Full Ride Scholarship" to a black college. For up to 10 semesters, she will a scholarship to cover her tuition, room and board and books. Boyce studies Japanese, plays the cello, and works as a volunteer in various church and civic groups in Detroit, including the city's "Go Green" efforts. - April 07, 2010 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Cedar Park Area Toastmasters Host Open House
Lakeline Toastmasters invites those interested in developing or improving communication and leadership skills to an Open House on Friday, April 16 at Austin Community College Cypress Creek Campus at 1555 Cypress Creek Rd, Room 1102, Cedar Park, Texas 78613 at 6:45pm. The event is free, open to the... - April 07, 2010 - Lakeline Toastmasters
The Learning House, Inc. Expands Leadership Team
Jim Dunn Joins Growing Louisville Based Online Education Solutions Partner, Learning House as National Director of Enrollment Management The Learning House, a Louisville based online education solutions partner, has added a new member to its leadership team – Jim Dunn, National Director of... - April 07, 2010 - The Learning House, Inc.
Michigan Lean Consortium Offers Free Webinar April 7 on Lean Leadership
The Michigan Lean Consortium is presenting a free webinar with Mark Graban of the Lean Enterprise Institute on April 7 from 1-2 p.m. - April 07, 2010 - Pawley Lean Institute
viaLanguage Adds Julie Brink as Director of Its Newly Acquired eLearning Subsidiary, viaLearning
Ms. Brink to drive the strategic growth and development of the business unit. - April 07, 2010 - viaLearning
Plante & Moran Partners with IASeminars to Offer IFRS Training Solutions
Plante & Moran, PLLC, the nation's 12th largest accounting and business advisory firm, has partnered with IASeminars, a leading global provider of training courses on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), to offer certified public accountants and other financial professionals a... - April 06, 2010 - IASeminars Ltd
Tattoo Learning Center Expands to the West Coast
The Tattoo Learning Center, a tattoo school based in NY has opened a new facility in San Diego, California making them the only tattoo school in the U.S. with more than one location. - April 06, 2010 - The Tattoo Learning Center
Break the Cycle Releases 2010 State Law Report Cards: A National Survey of Teen Dating Violence Laws
Some States Improve Laws, Many Slow to Change. - April 06, 2010 - Break the Cycle
Collins College Hosts CW’s “America’s Next Top Model” Casting Call
School celebrates the launch of its fashion design and merchandising program with hopeful, local models. - April 06, 2010 - Collins College
After Three Extensions and 5 Sold-Out Months is San Francisco, "The Funniest Bubble Show On Earth" Man Moves to The Marsh Berkeley May 20-June 27, 2010
“The hit of the day…a fringe favorite,” The Guardian, UK. “The Greatest Bubble Show On Earth: A really good time!” Linda Ayres-Frederick, SF Bay Times. “Oddly enough, one gets the feeling that a lot of adults in the audience wish they were small enough to be called on as volunteers,” George Haymont, MyCulturalLandscape.com - April 05, 2010 - The Marsh
ETEE and SEET Join the Debate on European Education
Euroquiz, arranged by SEET heralds debate on European matters, including the hot topic of education across this geopolitical region, which will be discussed at the ETEE June conference in Oxford. - April 05, 2010 - English Trust for European Education
Cedar Park Area Toastmasters Hosts Division L Speech Contests
Lakeline Toastmasters is hosting the Division L International and Evaluation Speech Contests on Saturday, April 10 at Austin Community College Cypress Creek Campus at 1555 Cypress Creek Rd, Room 1102, Cedar Park, Texas 78613 at 1:00pm. The event is free and open to the public. This contest will... - April 04, 2010 - Lakeline Toastmasters
'Introduction to Economics' a New Free Online Training Course from ALISON.com Announced
The free online skills training & certification provider ALISON.com is delighted to launch a new introductory course on Economics. It is the first website of its kind to offer free tutorials and certification on the study of the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services in the economy. Given the recent economic tumult, it is a timely course to aid comprehension of the complex forces at work in the economy. - April 04, 2010 - ALISON
Dealers Name Joe Verde Top 2010 Auto Sales Training Company
Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.® has won the 2010 Dealers’ Choice Award - as voted on by readers of Auto Dealer Monthly - as the top sales training company in the automobile industry. - April 04, 2010 - Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.
iPass Launches 8 New Online English Courses
iPass, a leading online education provider, has recently formed an association with Vital English to add 8 brand new and exciting online language courses to its website. - April 04, 2010 - iPass
The Marsh Presents Sean Fletcher & Isabel Reichert’s "Performance Art in Front of an Audience Ought to be Entertaining" Wednesday, April 21, 2010
An edgy drama, the show depicts an imagined account of the last argument in the fatal relationship between 1980’s avant garde art stars Carl Andre and Ana Mendieta. - April 04, 2010 - The Marsh
The Marsh San Francisco is Proud to Present a Workshop Performance of Geoff Hoyle’s New Solo Show, "Geezer" from May 1 – 23, 2010
“All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances” “As You Like It” Shakespeare; “And if we laugh at any mortal thing, ‘Tis that we may not weep” “Don Juan” Byron; “We can't wait 'til he finishes the show, which he will do unless life finishes him first. Some day you'll see Geezer and laugh as hard as we all did.” Doug Konecky SF TheaterBlog (after preview.) “Gee·zer n. Slang. An old person, especially an eccentric old man. - April 04, 2010 - The Marsh
Erik Zawojski Joins Synaptis
Brad Mullahy, CEO of Synaptis (www.synaptis.com), a knowledge transfer company that strives to maximize the potential of employees through customized training solutions, has announced that Erik Zawojski has been named a learning consultant for the company. Zawojski’s responsibilities include... - April 04, 2010 - Synaptis
NC State Jenkins MBA Professor Launches Blog
The NC State Jenkins MBA (http://mgt.ncsu.edu/mba) has announced that Robert Handfield, professor of supply chain management, has launched a blog about the current trends and developments within the supply chain and operations field. A recognized leader in the industry, Handfield has been named a... - April 04, 2010 - Jenkins MBA
California Bar Review - Bar Exam Doctor Offers Specialized Tutoring for the Performance Exam Section for the California Bar Exam and Take Performance Exams Online
Get special tutoring online for your performance exams and practice performance exams online. - April 04, 2010 - bar exam doctor
New Online Tutorials Website Launched by OnlineTutorials4Free.com
Onlinetutorials4free.com aims to provide free tutorials including HTML, CSS and XHTML tutorials for free for its visitors. - April 03, 2010 - onlinetutorials4free.com
Joe Verde to Speak at Washington State Car Dealers Convention
Joe Verde, owner, Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.® will hold a workshop on Fri., April 16 at the Washington State Automobile Dealers Association (WSADA) annual convention in Hawaii. - April 03, 2010 - Joe Verde Sales & Management Training, Inc.
Future Track Announces Mega Education Fair in Patna, 22 - 23 May 2010
Future Track, India's leading education promotion organization, today announced its next mega career education fair - EduExpo 2020 in Patna, Bihar. - April 03, 2010 - Future Track
London School of Business and Finance is Applying for Inclusion on New Highly Trusted Sponsors Scheme of UKBA
The UKBA has recently announced the introduction of the Highly Trusted Sponsors List as a further evolution of the UKBA PBS Tier 4 immigration system for international students. London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) will be making an application to the UKBA to extend its existing UKBA Tier 4 sponsor licence for inclusion of LSBF on the UKBA Highly Trusted Sponsors list. - April 03, 2010 - London School of Business and Finance Manchester
Knowlagent Employees Serve Lunch to Area Homeless
Employees kick-off second year of service to MUST Ministries, serving lunch to local homeless population. - April 03, 2010 - Knowlagent, Inc.
Revisiting Italian Furniture Design in Florence
Following last year’s successful summer course in Furniture Design, the Florence Institute of Design International will once again run a four week design course from June 7th - July 2nd 2010. The purpose of the short course is to develop students’ knowledge and skills related to all... - April 03, 2010 - The Florence Institute of Design International
Empire Medical Training NCS - EMG Workshop Teaches the Basic and Advanced Nerve Conduction Studies Techniques
Empire Medical Training courses for Physicians who are interested in acquiring the skills needed to perform nerve conduction studies in their practice, and learn the proper methods to ensure consistent and appropriate reimbursement. - April 03, 2010 - Empire Medical Training
Jazz Pianist Fred Hersch to Perform at Adelphi University on April 17, 2010
Adelphi University is pleased to welcome solo jazz pianist Fred Hersch as he performs his diverse repertoire. The event, “A Jazz Genius!” will take place on April 17, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. in Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center (AU PAC), Concert Hall, 1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY. He... - April 03, 2010 - Adelphi University
Porter and Chester Institute Upgrades Website
Porter and Chester Institute (PCI) is proud to announce they have completed a significant upgrade to their corporate website. - April 03, 2010 - Porter and Chester Institute
ActionCOACH Presents the 'Business is Booming' Tour - Helping Small Business Succeed
The small business owner community needs help, and ActionCOACH founder and Chairman Brad Sugars wants to come to their rescue. How exactly can one man come to the aid of business owners all across North America, and do it for them for free? Sugars will do exactly what CEOs and business experts... - April 03, 2010 - ActionCOACH
Corinna Sager Discusses Being a Film Director and Producer on New Episode of Ear on Careers Podcast Series
Top-Tier Tutoring proudly presents its latest podcast episode of “Ear on Careers,” during which Corinna Sager, founder of Lifestyle International Production Service, Inc. in Montclair, NJ, is interviewed. Listen as Sager discusses her successes and challenges of being a film producer and director, and offers wise advice to those thinking of following in her footsteps. - April 03, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
TIAS ARMS 9th Annual Benefit for Children Affected by HIV/AIDS
"Do all you can with what you have, in the time you have, in the place you are." Nkosi Johnson, 12 year old South African Aids Victim 1989-2001. Tias Arms, a non-profit, non-denominational organization founded by local Hoag Hospital nurse, Joanne Baker, is holding its 9th annual fundraising benefit, Sunday April 18th from noon to 4:00 pm, at Chapman University, Beckman Hall 404, Orange, California. the highlight of the event will be the auctioning of a "Dr. McDreamy" eligible bachelor. - April 02, 2010 - Tias Arms
A Taste of Tequila & Tamales by the Bay -- An "A-Maize-Ing" Benefit Event for Benchmark Institute
A Taste of Tequila & Tamales returns to San Francisco on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at the Historic Fort Mason Conference Center. It is an “A-Maize-ing” event benefiting Benchmark Institute. - April 02, 2010 - Benchmark Institute
China-Based Thought Leaders Praise ClarkMorgan Corporate Training
"One of the most effective trainings I've ever attended," said Deputy Head of Marketing at WWF, Linnet Kwok. Kwok was referring to presentation skill training provided by ClarkMorgan Corporate Training's trainer Eugene Rosenberg. Rosenberg, a university graduate of New York's prestigious... - April 02, 2010 - ClarkMorgan Corporate Training
First Platinum Novell Training Centre in Central and Eastern Europe
Compendium Education Center has been awarded with the status of a "Novell Training Services Partner - Platinum level." This is the highest possible level of partnership. In the area of Central and Eastern Europe no other company has acquired the status of a platinum partner in the field... - April 02, 2010 - Compendium Education Center
Fuentek Technology Transfer Consultant to Serve as Robot Inspector for NCFIRST Robotics Competition
Fuentek, LLC (www.fuentek.com) has announced that Danielle McCulloch, technology transfer consultant for the company, has been selected to serve as a robot inspector for the NCFIRST Robotics Competition Regional Tournament. The event, which will be held at Dorton Arena in Raleigh April 1-3, will... - April 02, 2010 - Fuentek, LLC
Sikkim Manipal University – Distance Education EduNxt Academic Conference
Sikkim Manipal University – Distance Education (SMU-DE) organised first EduNxt Academic Conference on the theme of Online and E-learning on 2nd of March 2010 at India International Centre in New Delhi. - April 02, 2010 - Manipal Universal Learning Pvt Ltd
Upside Learning Announces Expansion Into ME Markets – Partners with Image Systems, Saudi Arabia
Upside Learning, a global provider of learning solutions and a recognized leader in training outsourcing, custom eLearning development & LMS solutions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with a leading provider of knowledge solutions in Saudi Arabia– Image Systems. This new partnership will be an integral component of Upside Learning’s continued growth plans. - April 02, 2010 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Oshyn, Inc. Explains the Realities of Choosing Open Source Content Management Systems
There are right and wrong reasons for choosing Open Source CMS or WCM platforms and explains why Open Source CMS is not free and can actually come with a high price tag…or not. - April 02, 2010 - Oshyn, Inc.