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Northeastern University College of Business Administration Recognizes Pearson's New Test of English Language Ability for International Students

Pearson Test of English to Provide State-of-the-Art, Accurate Measure of English Language Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing Abilities (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008)

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Philanthropy in a Global Economic Crisis; New Report Outlines Strategic Giving Opportunities that will Make an Impact in a Down Economy

Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors - experts in trends in philanthropic giving - releases their High Impact Giving Opportunities report that analyzes the most urgent issues in need of attention. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008)

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World's Largest College Fair, CollegeWeekLive, Breaks Attendance Record

More than 25,000 Attend Online Event - CollegeWeekLive Spring Scheduled for March 25-26, 2009. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008)

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Capella University Announces $50,000 in Scholarships to Graduate Students in Mental Health Services : Ten students are awarded scholarships at online university

Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited* online university, announced today that 10 current and prospective Capella University students have been awarded $5,000 scholarships to further their education in the field of mental health services. Half are pursuing online doctoral degrees and half are enrolled in online master’s degree specializations in psychology and counseling. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008)

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Training Magazine Names Capella University PhD Student as One of Its 'Top 10 Young Trainers' : Tracy Lendi, director of training and development for Standard Parking Corporation, is pursuing a PhD in instructional design for online learning from the online university

Training magazine has named Capella University PhD student Tracy Lendi as a Top 10 Young Trainer. Lendi, who is director of training and development for Standard Parking Corporation, was evaluated on her leadership skills, technical competence, success in meeting difficult training challenges, and experience developing innovative training solutions and programs. As a Top 10 Young Trainer, Ms. Lendi is now a member of Training magazine’s editorial advisory board. In addition to her work with Standard Parking, Lendi is pursuing a PhD in instructional design for online learning from Capella University (www.capella.edu), an accredited*, fully online university that has built its reputation by providing quality graduate education for working adults. Capella’s curriculum has been developed to the standards of leading professional associations, such as SHRM, ASTD, ISPI, SIOP, and the ROI Institute. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008)

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Los Angeles Architects Recognize Top Green Design Firm

The Architectural Foundation of Los Angeles (AFLA) honors LPA Inc. at the inaugural Design Green Awards for exceptional design. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008)

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Parature CEO and President to Present at Internet Summit 08

Duke Chung to Speak on 'SaaS: Where Now?' Panel (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008)

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New Resource from Gale Unlocks the Vault of History

200 years of history, politics and government go online with ''State Papers Online,'' 1509 - 1714 (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008)

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The New Face of Education: Customization Leads to More than Just College Admissions Rates that Defy National Averages

As the trend of students applying to multiple top colleges and universities increases, the chances of admission into those institutions continues to lower dramatically for everyone. One company, ImageScholar, serving the greater Los Angeles area has developed a formula that has its clients achieving admissions into prestigious universities at enviable rates, even in the face of such decreasing odds. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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Midwestern Higher Education Compact Receives Funding for Health Care and Energy Initiatives

Lumina Foundation for Education has awarded $800,000 to the Midwestern Higher Education Compact to implement regional initiatives to improve higher education productivity for colleges and universities that face increasing costs for energy and utilities as well as those for employee and student health care. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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Society for New Communications Research Honors Award Winners - Winning Social Media Case Studies Now Published on NewCommReview.com

The Society for New Communications Research announced the winners of the 2008 SNCR Excellence in New Communications Awards at the 3rd Annual SNCR Research Symposium & Awards Gala held at the Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge Mass. on Friday, November 14th. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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College Ski Season Passes Provide Winter Thrills Without Breaking the Bank

Students ski, snowboard and save at Wintergreen Resort. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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Texas State University-San Marcos Selects Mirage NAC to Secure Campus ResNet : Texas State University Protects Residence Hall Networks While Reducing Help Desk Costs

Mirage Networks, developer of patented, full-cycle Network Access Control (NAC) technology, today announced that Texas State University-San Marcos, a public university with over 29,000 students, has selected Mirage Networks NAC solution to secure the residential network by registering devices and managing traffic more effectively. By implementing Mirage NAC in the resnet environment, Texas State University will be able to provide remediation for noncompliant devices, while dramatically decreasing the help desk work load. The university plans to extend deployment to the entire campus in 2009. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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Citi Foundation Announces Critical Initiative to Address America's College Access Crisis : Building Bridges to Colleges and Careers Initiative Takes Aim at Barriers to Postsecondary Education Access and Success for Low-Income and First Generation Students Citi Foundation-Supported Programs Aim to Significantly Increase Rates of Students Who Succeed in Postsecondary Education

As families struggle in this uncertain economic environment to help their children realize their college dreams, low-income and first generation students and their parents may be in need of particular guidance and support. Today, at the Public Education Network’s (PEN) annual conference, the Citi Foundation announced six education grants as part of Building Bridges to College and Careers, a new initiative that is focused on addressing America’s college access crisis for low-income and first generation students. Through the initiative, the Foundation will support efforts of education and asset-building organizations that directly help high school students and their families with enrolling and succeeding in postsecondary education. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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American Mensa Launches Online Career Center

Recent news stories have indicated that 70 percent of people fabricate their resumes, with many job-hunters falsely indicating that they are a member of Mensa, the high IQ society. Employers can now guarantee that their prospects are truly members by utilizing American Mensa CareerLink, an online career center where employers can browse potential employees that are pre-qualified as highly intelligent. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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College Fanz Sports Network Acquires Victory Sports Network, Adding "Home for All Things NAIA" to World's Largest Online College Sports Community

College Fanz™ Sports Network has acquired the Victory Sports Network (VSN), the dominant voice of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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Financial Literacy Meets MTV Award Show Style Production

Economic uncertainty increases the need for youth financial literacy training. The Money X Live event is a full concert style production that inspires attendees to be financially responsible, encourages their upward mobility, motivates them to attend college and inspires community service. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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Worth & Company Receives Two "Best Places to Work" Honors

Worth & Company, Inc., a leading regional provider of mechanical contracting and maintenance services, has been recognized as one of the 2008 "Best Places to Work" by the Philadelphia Business Journal and for the sixth consecutive year as the one of the "Best Places to Work in PA" by the public / private partnership of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Team Pennsylvania Foundation, Central Penn Business Journal, Best Companies Group and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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Henley-Putnam University Sponsors Teleconference on "Transitioning from Federal Law Enforcement into the Private Sector" on November 20, 2008

Claude Markham, Former Agent, AFOSI, to speak. Call to reserve your space: 408 453 9900 ext. 9949. (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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Bay Area Search Engine Optimization Training Academy Opens Doors

The Bay Area Search Engine Academy has opened its doors and has scheduled the first search engine optimization (SEO) training classes for January 2009. They will have basic and advanced SEO training available in various locations around the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento, California. (PRWeb Nov 16, 2008)

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Guide to Almeda University's Online Life Experience Degree Program Serves Students Ready to Take Career in a New Direction

Almeda University creates new guide to life experience degrees online to assist those looking to branch out into new field. The guides take Almeda University students through the process of selecting the appropriate life experience degree, completing the degree requirements and securing a job in their new field. (PRWeb Nov 16, 2008)

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Bigmouthmedia Reveal Scottish Universities Not Connecting Students to Real World

Bigmouthmedia reveal that the majority of recent Scottish university graduates feel that higher education is failing to adequately prepare leavers for life in the real world and opportunities in emerging industries (PRWeb Nov 15, 2008)

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Full Sail University Announces New Media Design Master of Fine Arts Degree

Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu), announces their next degree, a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Media Design, a 12-month online program complete with cutting-edge curriculum tailored to prepare graduates to enter the fast-paced world of the design industry. Now enrolling, the class start date for this degree is February 2009, and will be the sixth online degree offering from Full Sail University. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008)

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Academics and Entrepreneurs Come Together to Address Pressing World Problems at UC Berkeley's First Global Technology Leaders Conference

Luminaries in technology, energy and health care to discuss grand challenges from oil independence to fighting cancer; conference accessible via free live web cast (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008)

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New Lectora Version 9 Boosts Rapid eLearning with Interactive Components and Mobile Learning Features

Trivantis Corporation®, today announced the release of Lectora® Version 9. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008)

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M&I Bank Hosts Border Showdown Pep Rally to Benefit Harvesters

M&I Bank will host the Border Showdown Pep Rally to benefit Harvesters Community Food Network on Thurs., Nov. 20 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the M&I Bank Plaza branch parking lot located at 800 W. 47th Street on the Country Club Plaza. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008)

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North America Online College Poker Championship Launches

LifeofSports launched its successful North America Online College Poker Championship in North America. LifeofSports has partnered with CakePoker.com in North America for the weekly free roll College Championship that runs each Sunday evening. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008)

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Paths to Success: Demystifying the College Process

Paths to Success: Demystifying the College Process DVD embarks upon a journey through the state of California's college and university admission requirements. With verve and humor, educators Tiffany Anderson and Chantal Grayson team up to crack the college admissions code. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008)

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PolyU and SichuanU Review Post-Earthquake Relief Work at Forum in Memorial of Wenchuan Earthquake

Through the "Sichuan Post-disaster Reconstruction Support and Research Centre", PolyU and Sichuan University have not only provided timely post-quake relief and reconstruction services for the victims, but also offered training for more than 3,000 relief workers and volunteers using the "Training-the-Trainers" approach. (PRWeb Nov 14, 2008)

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Gambling Law Professor, I. Nelson Rose Interprets Finalized UIGEA Regulations

Gaming Law Professor, I Nelson Rose is one of the first industry experts to comment and analyze the new regulations and what it will mean for the US online gambling industry. The final UIGEA regulations set forth for banks to begin the process of blocking gambling deposits to online poker sites and casinos was just released. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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Students Protected in Case of Airline Bankruptcy

The recent bankruptcies of several major airlines and student travel agencies are a timely reminder to be careful and make sure our students are well protected - both physically, and financially. In order to bring additional financial security and peace of mind to the student travel market, the ISE Card (International Student Exchange Identity Card) is including as part of its travel assistance benefits, airline ticket protection up to US$2,000. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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Breakthrough Management Group International Hosts eLearning Open House November 18th

Breakthrough Management Group International offers complimentary access to 12 unique eLearning courses in Lean, Six Sigma, Change Management and Innovation. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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Great Black Speakers Bureau Launches New Line of African American History Month Speakers

Great Black Speakers Bureau recently launched its 2009 roster of Black History Month speakers. The roster includes over 50 of the bureau's top speakers in many different topic areas and price ranges. Great Black Speakers is emphasizing its speakers who can speak intelligently on the new political landscape in American politics. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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PhotoVu? Announces Support for Windows Live FrameIt from Microsoft

PhotoVu works with Microsoft to create seamless experience of FrameIt photos, news, and information displayed on PhotoVu's premium 19" and 22" wireless digital picture frames (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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Renaissance Lighting and the Higher Colleges of Technology Centre of Engineering Excellence to Host "Lighting the Way to a Green Dubai"

Environmental experts from UAE and abroad to discuss critical issues in sustainable energy. This special event, which will focus attention on the environmentally driven vision of the Dubai Government and directed by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, including adoption of a national LEED green building standards policy, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, at the Dubai Men's College, Dubai Academic City. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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Worthington Direct Expands School Furniture Product Line on Their Website

Over the past month Worthington Direct as added over 25 new products to their online classroom furniture store to make their website a one-stop shopping place for school, church and government purchase agents. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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Renowned Cornell Veterinarian Endorses Dog-Wa Liquid Pet Supplement to Create a Well-Balanced Diet

National launch of Dog-Wa the first-of-its-kind liquid supplement for dogs that provides dogs with essential vitamins and nutrients needed for a well-balanced diet. The fresh herbs aid digestion, soothe the stomach, freshen breath, and discourage gas. Nutrients in the herbs have been known to promote a shinier coat, stronger bones and teeth, healthier gums, and overall well-being. Adding Dog-Wa to water or mixing it into food daily offers the most effective solution to maintaining a dog's optimum holistic good health. The cold-pressed, pesticide-free parsley and peppermint are holistically balanced and rich in Vitamins A and C, phytonutrients, chlorophyll, and antioxidants. Dog-Wa is available through specialty pet suppliers and select web-based retailers such as www.inthecompanyofdogs.com and www.healthypets.com. Please visit: http://www.dog-wa.com. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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The BlowUpDollz Score #1 Hit With "The Row" on National Campus Band Charts: Will Perform at Great American Music Hall, San Francisco Nov. 15

The all-girl BlowUpDollz out of Stanford, CA are a highly energetic, four piece rock band that will appear at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco on November 15, as part of the Campus MusicFest Showcase after scoring #1 on the Campus MusicFest charts. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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Among Texas Colleges, St. Edward's University Reveals: 6 Reasons Why Private College Is Still Affordable

With stock values falling and your parent's retirement nest egg suddenly smaller, the spoken or unspoken question around the dinner table may be: Can we afford a private college education? (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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Directory of Schools Celebrates National Distance Learning Week

This week, Directory of Schools joins educators, higher education officials and others in celebrating the milestones that have taken place in the field of distance-learning. Distance-learning's rise in popularity has been steady and notable. In the late 1800's, the first major distance-learning correspondence school opened; and years later, personal computers became common household staples. Computers propelled virtual education out of the realm of science fiction and into the realm of everyday reality for students all over the world. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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