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Surplus Broker Seminar™ Will Prepare You for a Career as a Broker in the Thriving Multi-Billion Dollar Surplus Industry in the One Day
Government agencies, industrial and commercial businesses are selling surplus inventory of virtually every description, available in unbelievable quantities, on a year-round basis. And they’re selling it for pennies on the dollar. Learn the inside information very few people know anything about and get the training needed to become successful with a home business in this unique industry. Receive Live Step-by-Step Training in a One Day Surplus Broker Seminar™ with a Money Back Guarantee. - May 06, 2009 - Surplus Brokers Seminar
MindEdge’s PMP® Test Prep Course (Fourth Edition) Now Available
MindEdge is now offering its revised PMP® Test Prep Course (Fourth Edition) on the Winchester Center for Management Development and through its project management training partners. The Project Management Institute (PMI®) will update the Project Management Professional (PMP®)... - May 06, 2009 - MindEdge, Inc.
Two Forensic Science Majors from St. Andrews Serve Local Law Enforcement Internships
“There’s only so much you can learn from a book,” said Brittany Parrish, a senior Forensic Science major at St. Andrews Presbyterian. For her and classmate John Coppolo, going beyond the classroom this semester meant participating in law enforcement internships in Scotland County. Parrish landed at the Laurinburg Police Department while Coppolo experienced the Scotland Sheriff’s Department. - May 06, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
St. Andrews Equestrian Captures Individual Riding Title
St. Andrews Presbyterian College sophomore Rob Jacobs won the national championship for the Novice Over Fences Class at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Nationals on April 23 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. “I am so proud of this young man’s accomplishments,” said Peggy... - May 06, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
LanguageCorps Programs Provide Opportunities in the Toughest Ever Job Market
2009 is shaping up to be one of the toughest job markets in decades for new and recent college grads. Fallout from the deepening recession includes record unemployment, and company downsizing across virtually every market category. The result? An extreme challenge for tens of thousands of first-time job seekers. LanguageCorps provides an excellent alternative through its innovative certification programs and job placement support in overseas locations. - May 05, 2009 - LanguageCorps
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces the Second Course in Its New Continuing Education Cancer Series, Advanced Oncology Rehabilitation for Successful Outcomes
North American Seminars introduces Advanced Oncology Rehabilitation for Successful Outcomes, a new occupational therapy and physical therapy continuing education course. This course is the second course in the North American Seminars Cancer Education Series. Details can be found at www.healthclick.com - May 05, 2009 - North American Seminars
Global Company Offers International Internships to Help College Students Compete in Today's Challenging Job Market
College students this year are faced with launching their career during one of the most competitive job markets in the last two decades. Not only are jobs sparse and in high demand, but these graduates will be competing head-to-head for entry level positions with seasoned professionals laid off as... - May 05, 2009 - Intrax Cultural Exchange
Cultural Homestay International - China Wave of the Fulture
Cultural Homestay International recently toured five cities in China and the results were startling. - May 04, 2009 - Cultural Homestay International
Dower and Associates, Inc. Hires Computer Network and Operations Manager
On March 1, 2009, Kyra Saling, BS joined Dower and Associates, Inc. as a Computer Network and Operations Manager. - May 04, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
Dower and Associates, Inc. Participates in "Autism Awareness" Consortium in Leesburg, VA
On April 25, 2009 in honor of Autism Awareness Month, Nikia Dower, MS, CCC-SLP/L, BCBA® and Leslie Andrews provided information about autism services and treatment options, local autism resources and the incidence of autism in Virginia at the Dower and Associates, Inc. vendor table at the 2nd Annual Loudoun County Autism Consortium sponsored by the Autism Pathway Foundation in Leesburg, VA. - May 04, 2009 - Dower and Associates, Inc.
Varsity Tutors Announces Next Expansion: Austin, TX
Varsity Tutors expands service to Austin, Texas. - May 04, 2009 - Varsity Tutors
North American Seminars, Inc. Introduces Oncology Rehabilitation and Cancer Survivorship, a New Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Continuing Education Course
North American Seminars has introduced Oncology Rehabilitation and Cancer Survivorship, a new physical therapy and occupational therapy continuing education course directed at helping rehabilitation professionals provide better care for their cancer patients. Since 1996, North American Seminars has regularly introduced new programs to address current needs with the rehab community. - May 02, 2009 - North American Seminars
Baltimore City Schools Report Finds Charter Schools More Diverse and More Popular with Parents
A report by Baltimore City Schools studying the impact and progress of Baltimore City's growing charter school movement shows that charters are more diverse in terms of race and socio-economic background than the city's traditional public schools. As evidenced in the Baltimore City Report on Charter Schools, city charter schools are providing a valuable choice option for parents, students and teachers. - May 02, 2009 - Maryland Charter School Network
Time Has Already Sprung Forward This Year. So Have GVI.
Global Vision International (GVI) are pleased to announce that a number of new programs are now running, including a unique opportunity in Laos, and the chance to change a life for the better in Mombasa, Kenya. - May 02, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Experience is (Usually) the Name of the Game
"Experience Required"... sound familiar? This needs to longer be the case with Global Vision International (GVI). - May 02, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Non-Profit Organization Seeks San Diego Families to Host International Exchange Students
Travel abroad in the comfort of your own home while contributing to your country by sharing your home and everyday life with an AYUSA high school exchange student. AYUSA is the leading global non-profit organization supported by the U.S. Department of State to offer life changing opportunities to... - May 02, 2009 - Intrax Cultural Exchange
Varsity Tutors to Serve Dallas Metro Area
Varsity Tutors continues to expand its services, with the Dallas metro area being its newest addition. In response to the demand for quality tutoring at affordable prices, the company brings its expertise to help K-12 and college students achieve their academic goals. Unlike other industries, the... - May 02, 2009 - Varsity Tutors
SMARTHINKING to Exhibit at EDUCAUSE Australasia Conference
SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in providing online tutoring and academic support to students, has announced that its representatives will participate in the EDUCAUSE Australasia Conference May 3-6 at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre in Perth, Western Australia. - May 02, 2009 - SMARTHINKING
Mimi Rothschild Announces Launch of Podcast Program
Podcast will be an audio resource for current and potential home schooling parents. - May 01, 2009 - Mimi Rothschild
Rapper Queen Pen Pairs Up with Local Non-Profit to Bring Kids and Incarcerated Parents Together
The challenges facing children impacted by parental incarceration are significant, wide-ranging and potentially devastating. Queen Pen has become a more outspoken advocate for these children by participating in CPNYC fundraisers and sponsorship meetings and raising funds and awareness for these free Father’s Day field trips - May 01, 2009 - Children of Promise, NYC (cpnyc.org)
National Promotion Makes Quality Live-in Childcare Even More Affordable
Leading U.S. live-in childcare agency launches a nationwide promotion to help families burdened with finding quality childcare at an affordable price. AuPairCare introduces families to au pair childcare, a little known solution that doesn't immediately come to mind for many families and is much more affordable than daycare or other live-in nanny options. - May 01, 2009 - Intrax Cultural Exchange
Unity in Motion Inc. Granted 501(c)(3) Status
Unity in Motion, Inc. (UIM), a youth-focused social service organization in Milwaukee, WI today announced it has been granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. - April 30, 2009 - Unity in Motion, Inc.
Grant Awarded to Create a Community Room Designed by Autistic Teens
Metro West Kids Learning Center Foundation has been awarded a $5,000 grant to support the development of Project Teen PLACE (People, Life skills, Acceptance, Community, Encouragement) from The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) national autism organization with the mission to develop and award grants to programs that benefit adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). - April 30, 2009 - Metro West Kids Learning Center
Varsity Tutors Expands Service to Phoenix
Varsity Tutors announces expansion to the Phoenix metro area. In response to the demand for quality tutoring at affordable prices, the company brings its expertise to help K-12 and college students achieve their academic goals. Tutors are required to have scored in the top 3% on the SAT or ACT,... - April 30, 2009 - Varsity Tutors
Education Online Services Corp. Announces the Addition of Dr. Brian Satterlee as Sr. Consultant
Education Online Services Corp. ( EOServe Corp ) announced today that professor and education industry veteran, Dr. Brian Satterlee has joined the company as its Sr. Consultant. His responsibilities will include working with accreditation and curriculum deployment teams in order to help facilitate... - April 29, 2009 - Education Online Services Corp
Free Online College Courses Help People Get Educated Despite the Recession
At a time when few people can afford the high cost of tuition, free college courses posted online by top universities allow self motivated learners to pursue education. The vast range of free classes is indexed at UniversitiesAndColleges.org in "The Master List of Free Online College Courses," which includes over 500 courses from schools like Yale, Stanford, and MIT. - April 28, 2009 - Universities and Colleges: Online Education Directory
GlobalTutors.org - A New Entry in the Online Tutoring Services, with Several Innovative Schemes
GlobalTutors.org - an online tutoring service firm from Trivandrum, India has introduced many innovative schemes to serve a wide range of students. Their "Economy Scheme" is designed to provide quality tutoring at an affordable price, to economically weaker students in India and other SAARC countries. These classes cost as low as Rs. 350 per student per month for CBSE/ICSE/State board syllabus up to 12th Standard. - April 28, 2009 - Global Tutors.org
RedVector Announces New Corporate Client: Greenblock
RedVector Developing Custom Courses and Online Campus for Insulated Concrete Form Manufacturer. - April 27, 2009 - RedVector
Varsity Tutors Appoints New Chief Strategy Officer
Varsity Tutors, a leading provider of at-home tutoring services, announced today that Andrew Hsiau has been named Chief Strategy Officer. Prior to his appointment, Hsiau has been managing several cities for Varsity Tutors, helping to lead the company through a period of growth and expansion. One... - April 27, 2009 - Varsity Tutors
Revival Hill Christian Schools Re-Open with Scholarships for North Philly Kids
After relocating from Mt. Airy to the Tioga/Nicetown section of North Philadelphia, Revival Hill Christian School and TKG Christian Middle School are making available multiple scholarships for North Philly children to attend private school. Revival Hill Christian Schools, encompassing grades 6-12... - April 27, 2009 - Revival Hill Christian Schools
McGraw-Hill Higher Education Joins Forces with Hands-On Labs to Enhance Distance Science Learning
McGraw-Hill Higher Education and Hands-On Labs, Inc. (HOL), a science education company that designs and produces LabPaqs, academically aligned collections of laboratory materials for higher education students and institutions worldwide, have entered into a strategic alliance. - April 26, 2009 - Hands-On Labs, Inc. - LabPaq
New Adventures for Camp H.Y.P.E. in Jacksonville, Florida for Those with Hearing Loss.
Pride In Action Community Services, Inc. embarks upon a new adventure as they announce plans for their new day camp, CAMP H.Y.P.E (Hearing Impaired Youth Empowered) for deaf and hearing impaired youth ages 7 – 17 in Jacksonville, Florida. - April 26, 2009 - Pride In Action Community Services, Inc
ReadyToManage Inc Announces Partnership with Management Pocketbooks
HR / Training and Development webstore, ReadyToManage, signed as online distributor of highly popular UK-based Management Pocketbook series as downloadable PDF's. - April 24, 2009 - ReadyToManage Inc
Myjobsearchhelp.com Launches 'Job Woe Blog,' the Ultimate Online Joint for Job Seekers
Myjobsearchhelp (available online at http://www.myjobsearchhelp.com) is website for Arathi Dar's latest book "Maximize your chance to land your ideal job ... especially in this economy", which is an authentic, no-nonsense guide to conduct your best job search. As a complement to this... - April 24, 2009 - Myjobsearchhelp.com
Survey Puts Forest on Road to Preservation
Teams of volunteers have been taking vital steps towards saving a unique Kenyan forest and its resident population of endangered Colobus monkeys. - April 24, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Exclusive RedVector Certificate Nominated for 2009 American Business Awards
“University of Tennessee Sustainable Design and Green Building Certificate” Among Top Products Competing Under the Category of New Product or Service of the Year. - April 24, 2009 - RedVector
The Kelsey Smith Act is Signed Into Law
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius has signed the Kelsey Smith Act, allowing law enforcement to gather cell phone information more quickly during an emergency situation. Kansas is the first and only state in the nation to pass such a law. House Bill 2126, named the Kelsey Smith Act, requires... - April 23, 2009 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
Maryland Charter Schools Celebrate National Charter School Week May 3-8, 2009
It has been more than 4 years since the first charter schools opened their doors in Maryland. Charter schools, their successes, and their contributions to children, families and communities will be celebrated this year during National Charter School Week from May 3-May 8, 2009. Some basic... - April 23, 2009 - Maryland Charter School Network
Degree Awarding Wiccan College to Get a Face-Lift
This release is to inform the plethora of Wiccans looking for a Seminary, about the new management, and opportunities that Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary provides. - April 23, 2009 - Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary
"Prevention" is the Focus of the New Uppers Downers All Arounders Drug Addiction Education Video Segment
"Prevention" is the latest video in the landmark drug addiction education video series "Uppers, Downers, All Arounders" from CNS Productions. - April 23, 2009 - CNS Productions, Inc.
Cuba Education and Green Tours
This August Cuba Education Tours will operate special interest tours to Cuba focusing on education and the environment. - April 20, 2009 - Cuba Education Tours
SMARTHINKING to Exhibit at Higher Learning Commission Meeting
SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in providing online tutoring and academic support to students, has announced that its representatives will participate in the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools/The Higher Learning Commission Meeting April 17-21 at the... - April 19, 2009 - SMARTHINKING
Skills Network Links HR Professionals Ahead of Layoffs
The Skills Universe is a social network for HR professionals to log in, read news, share advice, ask for assistance and meet a number of experts in similar industries. In a time of unease and recession, it is crucial that HR professionals collaborate and share knowledge as a means to nurture talent. - April 19, 2009 - The Skills Portal
Integrated Research Services Becomes Finalist in 2009 Association of Educational Publishers Awards Program
Integrated Research Services the non-profit publisher of the journal The Prevention Reseacher is chosen to advance to the final round of the Distinguished Achievement Awards sponsored by the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP). - April 18, 2009 - Integrated Research Services
RedVector Fellow Selected to Present at 2009 Civil Engineers’ Summit & Expo
Jim Kissane to Lead Workshop Entitled "Confronting the Challenges of a Shrinking Labor Pool in Engineering." - April 18, 2009 - RedVector
Viruses, Spyware, Cyber Bullying, Predators, Sexting! What's the Next Digital Disease and Why This Institute's Program Holds the Cure
Not too long ago, the terms “predators” and “cyber bullying” were fixtures in national headlines, and prior to that, it was “spyware,” and prior to that, it was “Spam.” It does not make sense for our “experts,” doctors, media, kids, parents, educators, law enforcement and government to discuss problems facing our digital generation (especially our youth) after these issues become epidemics, because at that point, it is already too late. - April 17, 2009 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
Raksam Study Abroad, the Leading Overseas Education Consultancy is Hosting New Zealand Education Fair
Raksam Study Abroad, the leading overseas educational consultancy in Madurai is hosting a free “New Zealand Education Fair”. This event provides an excellent opportunity for students from Madurai region to meet with representatives of an renowned Govt. institutions from New Zealand to... - April 17, 2009 - Raksam Study Abroad
Miley Cyrus and Youth Service America Join Forces to Ask Kids to Change the World
The Miley.YSA.org website encourages youth volunteering on Global Youth Service Day, as Miley Cyrus joins with Youth Service America to promote community service for the 21st annual Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) on April 24-26, 2009. Through the new Miley.YSA.org website, Miley sends out a call to service to children and youth, ages 5-25, to take action and share their stories, videos, and photos for GYSD. - April 17, 2009 - Youth Service America
The Critical Thinking Co.™ Announces New Math Analogies Series Three New Books for Grades K1, 2-3, and 4-5
The Critical Thinking Co.™, the award-winning publisher of educational books, software and DVDs for all ages, announces the release of Math Analogies Beginning, Math Analogies Book 1, and Math Analogies Book 2. - April 17, 2009 - The Critical Thinking Co.
The Critical Thinking Co.™ Announces the Latest Additions to the Mathematical Reasoning™ Family of Products
Three new books join the award winning Mathematical Reasoning™ product line. The Critical Thinking Co. announces the release of the newest additions to the top selling Mathematical Reasoning™ series: Mathematical Reasoning™ Beginning 1 (age 3), Mathematical Reasoning™ Beginning 2 (age 4), and Mathematical Reasoning™ Level D (Grade 3). - April 17, 2009 - The Critical Thinking Co.