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Over 3,000 Schools (and Counting) Set to Participate in The American Math Challenge as Practice Week Kicks off (Popularity:  )
With a target of registering 1 million students, this is the last week for kids across the country to sign up for the American Math Challenge! Schools and students can register until November 6, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
The Challenge, which takes place from November 9 - 16, invites middle school students nationwide, ages 9-14, to sign up free of charge to compete online against other American students of similar ...
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Study Examines Mercury in Vaccines (Popularity: )
The injectable, multi-dose H1N1 vaccine contains the mercury-based preservative thimerosol to reduce risks of bacterial contamination. The presence of thimerosol has once again raised concerns whether there are risks posed to children when the tiny amount of mercury contained in thimerosol is included in a vaccine. In a recent issue of the Journal of Pediatrics, however, a team of scientists supported by the National Institutes of Health reported findings that ...
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IBM Launches Nationwide Initiative to Support Early Education in Hispanic Communities (Popularity: )
Under a $2 million initiative, IBM (NYSE: IBM) is donating 1,000 Young Explorer(TM) computer centers to preschool and early childhood programs in areas with populations of 40 percent or more Hispanic as part of the IBM KidSmart Early Learning program. The program includes teacher training and curriculum targeting children between the ages of 4 to 7 years old. The grant is part of an overall effort by IBM to support ...
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Home Learning College Appoints AAT Course Expert (Popularity: )
AAT courses at Home Learning College have been given a boost with the arrival of a new Tutor, Peter Moran. Peter brings with him a wealth of experience in Accountancy, having previously held the position of AAT programme leader at a Huddersfield college and benefiting from many years of experience in Purchasing.
The new appointment joins a distinguished team of colleagues teaching the AAT course at Home Learning College, including Paul ...
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WHBS partners with MTL, one of the leading management and personal development-training providers in (Popularity: )
White House Business Solutions (WHBS) has recently partnered with ManageTrainLearn (MTL) as an initiative towards its strategic vision to bring in all quality content providers to offer their content through ilearnsmart, an e-learning portal that provides multimedia rich interactive learning resources.
By partnering with MTL, WHBS brings in hundreds of off-the-shelf impressive learning resources on Management and Personal Development Skills that are delivered through the online learning environment of ilearnsmart. ...
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Ashford University to Offer Two Annual Scholarships to Women Enrolled in the Clinton YWCA's Battered Women Program (Popularity: )
Ashford University is pleased to announce that, beginning in 2010, it will offer two annual online scholarships to victims of domestic abuse who are enrolled in the Clinton YWCA's Battered Women Program. The scholarships will cover full tuition, cost of books, application fees, and technology costs.
Consideration for the scholarship is available to any woman enrolled in the Clinton YWCA Battered Women's program and applications are available at the YWCA center. ...
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Open Book Alliance Issues Statement On Department of Justice Filing in Google Book Settlement Court Case (Popularity: )
The Open Book Alliance, a coalition of librarians, legal scholars, authors, publishers, and technology companies created to counter the proposed Google Book Settlement in its current form, today issued the following statement in response to the Department of Justice's filing with the U.S. District Court:
"The Open Book Alliance is pleased with the action taken today by the Department of Justice, which we believe will help to protect the public interest ...
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Engineering Students Turn Vintage MGB Into Electric Car (Popularity: )
The year was 1984. Roger Dougal, a newly minted Ph.D. in electrical engineering, was beginning his career in the University of South Carolina's College of Engineering.
He was the new owner of a 1972 MGB - a red convertible, perfect for life in the Palmetto State, where he could zip along the highways and city streets with the car's top down practically year-round. Lightweight with easy handling, the MGB was a ...
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Aaron's, Inc. and the University of Alabama Announce Exclusive Partnership With Aaron's Premier Visibility at Alabama's Major Athletic Venues (Popularity: )
Aaron's, Inc., the nation's leader in the sales and lease ownership and specialty retailing of residential and office furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, and the University of Alabama today announced a three-year partnership giving Aaron's premier exposure at Alabama's three largest athletic venues: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Coleman Coliseum and Sewell-Thomas Stadium. The Aaron's logo will be predominantly displayed over both tunnels at Bryant-Denny Stadium, providing optimum visibility for fans, ...
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Income Tax Courses are a Quick Start to a Lucrative Career (Popularity: )
No matter the economy, almost every American has to file taxes by April 15th each year. And since most of them want help preparing those taxes, there's no better recession-proof career to consider than the tax preparation arena.
How hot is this field? Entreprenuer.com recently named Tax Preparation #3 on their list of top 10 business/franchise opportunities. And it's so easy to get into this always-in-demand field with TaxTrainingAcademy.com, a proven ...
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