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MastersinNursing.com - Guide to Accredited Schools offering Master's Degree in Nursing

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:27:16 GMT

URL: http://www.MastersinNursing.com

Content rich site has quickly become a widely trusted source for seekers of information about Nursing Master's Degree programs

Recently launched MastersinNursing.com is a guide to accredited programs offering a Master's Degree in Nursing. It was built because prospective students often have questions about the various Master's Degrees offered in Nursing. Existing lists on the Internet were not comprehensive, easy to find, and many sites had outdated information and links. MastersinNursing.com was created to serve as an aid to potential graduate nursing students. The site focuses on the nursing school topics that are most commonly asked about and searched for, such as nursing degree differences, finding a comprehensive list of schools, locating reliable and current school information, etc. The newly completed site is upgraded and changed on a consistent basis with information garnered from nursing professors and schools in the United States. It is a one page site that lists hundreds of schools and is sorted alphabetically and by state. Every accredited (CCNE or NLNAC) school that offers a Master's Degree in Nursing is included as well as a short description for each school to help guide future nursing students in their search. Additionally, if a school or nursing program is listed on the U.S. News "America's Best Graduate Schools" this is also included. MastersinNursing.com is expected to save time and be a benefit to future Master's in Nursing students.

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Microsoft Launches WorldWide Telescope for Space Exploration

Tue, 20 May 2008 18:10:29 GMT

WorldWide Telescope, is a rich Web application that brings together imagery from the best ground- and space-based observatories across the world to allow people to easily explore the night sky through their computers. WorldWide Telescope has been eagerly anticipated by the astronomical and educational communities as a compelling astronomical resource for students and lifelong learners, and as a way to make science fun for children. “The WorldWide Telescope is a powerful tool for science and education that makes it possible for everyone to explore the universe,” said Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). “By combining terabytes of incredible imagery and data with easy-to-use software for viewing and moving through all that information, the WorldWide Telescope opens the door to new ways to see and experience the wonders of space. Our hope is that it will inspire young people to explore astronomy and science, and help researchers in their quest to better understand the universe.” The application itself is a blend of software and Web 2.0 services created with the Microsoft high-performance Visual Experience Engine, which allows seamless panning and zooming around the heavens with rich image environments. WorldWide Telescope stitches together terabytes of high-resolution images of celestial bodies and displays them in a way that relates to their actual position in the sky. People can freely browse...Click to read more

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WGBH Media Library and Archives Launches OpenVault - New Educational Resource

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:48:05 GMT

URL: http://openvault.wgbh.org
Muhammad Ali discussing his refusal to fight in Vietnam; African American students arriving at school during Boston’s court-ordered de-segregation; Bill T. Jones performing a monologue and solo dance; Robert McNamara reading from a letter sent by Nikita Khrushchev to President Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis — that’s just a taste of the resources available on Open Vault.

Launched by the WGBH Media Library and Archives (MLA), the Open Vault (http://openvault.wgbh.org) Web site offers access to select video clips and interview transcripts drawn from WGBH’s award-winning programming created between 1968 and 1993. Designed to encourage educators and scholars in higher education to incorporate these materials into classroom curricula and outside study, Open Vault includes over 500 streaming video clips and more than 1,000 interviews drawn from: New Television Workshop, an experimental video art series that supported the creation and broadcast of experimental works by artists from 1974 to 1993; Say Brother (now Basic Black), an African American public affairs series with programs from 1968 to 1982; and Ten O’Clock News, a Boston-based nightly news program including stories on the African American community and busing from 1974 through1991.

Users can search by keyword or browse by topic (Arts; Business; Education; Humanities; Massachusetts; Science and Technology; Social Science) and view data alphabetically by person and by series. Advance search allows for narrowing keyword searches within a single series and/or subject. Resource management tools allow educators (after logging in) to annotate and tag records, create topical lists and send information to students for further study or classroom discussion...more

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TheAmericanStoryteller.com Free Resource for Learning English as a Second Language (ESL)

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 17:27:55 GMT

URL: http://TheAmericanStoryteller.com

Over the past few years Nelson Lauver’s nationally syndicated radio feature, The American Storyteller Radio Journal has established a dedicated US listener base. Fans refer to his stories as unique, timeless, and great radio – and have likened his style to that of Charles Kuralt and Mark Twain. As the online companion to the radio feature, TheAmericanStoryteller.com website, offers hundreds of free mp3 stories for listening/download. Now these mp3 audio stories have also become a bonanza for those wishing to learn to speak English. The site has been inundated by visits from American immigrants as well as individuals around the globe. In response to this new fan base and to make this site an even better learning tool, printable text versions are being added to enable the listener to follow along with each story. “It was completely unintentional but welcome,” said Nelson Lauver, host and creator of The American Storyteller Radio Journal. “It has added an even greater sense of importance to our work as we’ve come to realize free resources for learning English as a second language are almost non-existent.” Besides the obvious benefit of aiding in learning English, the stories convey the culture and history of everyday America and the American dialect.

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New Curious George Web Site from PBSKids Has Interactive Learning Tools

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:52:05 GMT

The Curious George PBS KIDS web site offers interactive learning tools and activities for children ages 3 and up. Since its September 2006 launch, the Curious George site at http://pbskids.org/curiousgeorge ranks as one of the most visited pbskids.org sites. The site debuted with an average two million visits per month. Statistics also show that kids who visited the site stayed on average for an impressive one hour. The Curious George web site-like the TV series-introduces young kids to key concepts in science, math and engineering in a way that is fun for them and accessible to parents, caregivers and educators. more...

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Site Provides Medical Assistant Career Guide and Educational Resources

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 17:35:19 GMT

Medical Assistant Website Speaks to Thousands of Medical Assistants Coast to Coast

URL: http://www.medicalassistant.net

According to the US Department of Labor some of the hottest careers lie in the health care industry. Opportunities in this field abound for men and women alike. Here is where Danni R. and her website at MedicalAssistant.net come into play. Danni is a former Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) herself, who has worked side-by-side with her peers in different medical offices and has taught the medical assistant curriculum at well respected vocational schools in her community and online. Therefore she understands the concerns and struggles of medical assistants unlike anybody else, and knows the needs of those who are preparing for tests, quizzes, and final exams. more »

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Mason School of Business at The College of William and Mary Launches New Identity

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:00:48 GMT

URL: http://mason.wm.edu/mason/
The Mason School of Business at The College of William & Mary has re-launched its website to reflect a new name and a new beginning. Visitors to the Mason School of Business website will find information about the Mason Full-time MBA program, which has been expanded to include a new 11-month Accelerated MBA along with its 21-month program; an Executive MBA program offered at two locations, a Masters of Accounting program, a Corporate Education & Training program, and the Undergraduate Business program. more »

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Hundreds of Free mp3 Stories at the American Storyteller Radio Journal Site

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:59:27 GMT

URL: http://www.theamericanstoryteller.com/
Over the past few years, Nelson Lauver’s nationally syndicated radio feature “The American Storyteller Radio Journal” has established a dedicated U.S. listener base. Fans refer to his stories as unique, timeless and “great radio” and have likened his style to that of Charles Kuralt and Mark Twain. Now, the complete library of these 4-minute radio stories is available free online at TheAmericanStoryteller.com. Visitors to the site can search the approximately 300 story library by keyword or over 20 topics -- then listen to, download, link to, or send the story to a friend. Each 4-minute, mp3 story is broadcast quality and available in high speed or dial-up versions...more »

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Geology, Geography and Earth Science Resources for Students and Teachers at Geology.com

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:02:34 GMT

Geology, Geography and Earth Science Resources for Students and Teachers at Geology.com
September 18, 2006... Students and teachers looking for help with geology, geography and earth science lessons can now find a geology dictionary, printable geologic time scale, printable mineral identification chart, reference maps and satellite images for 50 US states and 100 counties at Geology.com. more »

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College Textbooks Now Available at Deep Discount at iChapters.com

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 15:24:34 GMT

College Textbooks Now Available at Deep Discount at iChapters.com
http://www.iChapters.com
iChapters.com offers affordable college textbooks in a variety of formats. Students can purchase a full electronic college textbook at a 50% discount off the price of a new hardcopy textbook or choose to buy only the chapters they need for $1.99 per chapter. Both the full textbooks and chapters can immediately be downloaded from the site and accessed by students, which makes the site perfect for late night study sessions. ( more )

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Youth Voter Awareness Site Launches at PayAttention.org

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:43:04 GMT

Youth Voter Awareness Site Launches at PayAttention.org
http://www.PayAttention.org
The new site, located at PayAttention.org is a comprehensive resource on registering and voting, offering voter registration forms; information about absentee voting, state-specific requirements and deadlines; and other pertinent information. This information is provided in an accessible and easy-to-understand format. The website will also include blogs for each of the mock candidates, instant messenger environments, downloadable ring tones and other young-adult targeted interactive technology. ( more )

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Ex-Gang Chief Uses Web To Become Authentic Life Coach

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 18:04:10 GMT

Ex-Gang Chief Uses Web To Become Authentic Life Coach
http://www.burrelstreetwise.com

So how did an ex-gangster Burrel Lee Wilks become an inspiration to others, and why did he turn to the web to take his message as far afield as England, Tokyo and Africa? "I knew my life story of transformation and personal success was motivational--I've worked with inner-city kids for years--and I felt it was time to take it to the world. The web was the only way a guy like me, raised in the ghetto, could do that. I've had letters of appreciation from as far afield as England andTokyo, and believe me, this is just the start."(More...)
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MalibuInstitute.com Launches Online Courses as Alternative To College

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 14:50:20 GMT

MalibuInstitute.com Launches Online Courses as Alternative To College
http://www.malibuinstitute.com

The innovative site at www.malibuinstitute.com offers online Master Certificate curriculum. "Our new ecommerce Website not only provides details to prospective students about our programs, but they learn what taking our programs will do to help their situation," says Marina Hall, director of education. "Our mission is to deliver the most relevant educational opportunities available. We extend those opportunities via the Internet to students everywhere." The Website offers self-paced programs in Sales Management, Programming, Global Supply Chain Management and Business Management. (More...)
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Discovery Channel Launches Cosmeo.com: Online Homework Help Resource Site

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:46:51 GMT

Discovery Channel Launches Cosmeo.com: Online Homework Help Resource Site
http://www.Cosmeo.com

Cosmeo is an interactive online homework help tool designed to help kids with schoolwork, research projects, and mastering challenging concepts more readily. Parents can see the videos their children have watched and check the results of quizzes they’ve taken. Cosmeo contains a continually updated online learning library including more than 30,000 videos across k-12 grade and age levels and allows users to explore educational videos matched to state curriculum standards. The site also offers a wide variety of interactive educational games, home learning tools, 15,000+ images, and a library of teacher selected websites for kids to use in school projects and presentations. A free, 30-day trial is available. For more information about Cosmeo, visit www.cosmeo.com. (More...)
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African American Art History Site is Launched

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 14:37:47 GMT

African American Art History Site is Launched
http://www.african-american-art-history.com

February is African American/Black History month. A new site has been launched to celebrate the achievements of African Americans in the fields of art, dance, literature and music. Articles featuring the history, culture and people who created the legacy of African Americans in the arts are the focus of this site. The site provides links to museums and historical societies in the United States and Canada which feature African American art, artifacts, and historical documents. (More...)
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Howtomakeadifference.com Helps Teachers Create Student Success

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 20:28:39 GMT

Howtomakeadifference.com Helps Teachers Create Student Success
http://www.Howtomakeadifference.com

Twenty-three year veteran classroom teacher Marjan Glavac has launched howtomakeadifference.com to help teachers inspire students to do their best. For any teacher who feels overwhelmed in the classroom, frustrated by uncooperative students and not feeling respected by unsupportive parents and administrators, this site will help them re-discover their passion for teaching.

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DEA Launches New Drug Prevention Site This Week

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 17:23:37 GMT

DEA Launches New Drug Prevention Site This Week

http://www.justthinktwice.com

The site includes information on prescription drug abuse, the societal costs of drug use, drug overdoses, the effects of drugs and federal penalties for drug convictions.

Announcement URL: http://www.urlwire.com/news/090805.html

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Surf Through Time with DiscoveryKids' Time Warp Trio Online

Tue, 12 Jul 2005 03:42:10 GMT

Surf Through Time with DiscoveryKids' Time Warp Trio Online

http://www.timewarptrio.com

Time Warp Trio is a new action-adventure animated series airing Saturday mornings on Discovery Kids on NBC and weeknights on the Discovery Kids Channel. The Time Warp Trio website takes the fun and the history from each episode to a whole new interactive level.

Announcement URL: http://www.urlwire.com/news/071105.html

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Kards4Kids.org Launches Greeting Card Site to Benefit Children

Wed, 08 Jun 2005 16:40:21 GMT

Kards4Kids.org Launches Greeting Card Site to Benefit Children

http://www.kards4kids.org

New site at http://www.kards4kids.org offers customizable high-quality greeting cards that promote the benefits of early learning — and all proceeds go to a small nonprofit that helps disadvantaged kids succeed in school and in life. Kards4Kids.org offers boxed birthday, thank-you, and note cards that feature artwork by, and photos of, children enrolled in the 4 Kids Early Learning Network in Pittsburgh’s Monongahela Valley Area. Each card also carries a brief message about the importance of quality early learning. The cards are expertly designed and printed; they’ve just been previewed for two major retailers, both of whom immediately bought the line. Kards4Kids also plans to produce holiday card and other seasonals.

Announcement URL: http://www.urlwire.com/news/060805a.html

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Web Site's Educational Kits Teach Kids About Skin Care

Fri, 03 Jun 2005 15:19:37 GMT

Web Site's Educational Kits Teach Kids About Skin Care

http://www.KitsForCrafts.com

Kits For Crafts (http://www.KitsForCrafts.com) offers over thirty fun and educational kits designed to teach children the art of making handmade bath, body and home care products. Kit selections include moisturizing soaps, fizzing bath bombs, sugar scrubs, bath salts, lip balms and other popular skin care items. Chocolate Chip Bath Cookies, Peach Blossom Sugar Scrub, Shea Butter Lip Balm and Strawberries ‘n Cream Milk Bath are among the kits currently offered.

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EEVL Website Launches "Hot Topics" on Engineering and Technology

Mon, 04 Apr 2005 14:47:38 GMT

EEVL Website Launches "Hot Topics" on Engineering and Technology

A new feature has been added to the EEVL website which gives access to in-depth reports on topical engineering and technology issues. The new feature is called Hot Topics. The Hot Topics are freely available, and are provided through CSA. CSA is an information company which specialises in publishing and distributing, in print and electronically, 100 bibliographic and full-text databases and journals in the natural sciences, social sciences, arts & humanities, and technology.

URL: http://www.eevl.ac.uk/hottopics.htm

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Monterey Bay Aquarium Online Video Library

Wed, 02 Mar 2005 19:42:50 GMT

Monterey Bay Aquarium Online Video Library

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Direct to Site: http://www.mbayaq.org

Summary:
Watch abalone eat, jellies swim and sea slugs reproduce.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium's web site offers an online
video library which includes over 30 short videos of
animals in action like sharks and behind the scenes stories.
It's a great way to learn about animal behavior.

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NOVA scienceNOW Launches Online Destination for Hot Science

Fri, 21 Jan 2005 19:26:56 GMT

NOVA scienceNOW Launches Online Destination for Hot Science

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Direct to Site: http://www.pbs.org/nova/sciencenow

Summary:
The NOVA scienceNOW web site is a newly designed portal on NOVA's Web site, the most trafficked destination on pbs.org. The site will be updated regularly with fresh content throughout the year, creating an exciting ongoing presence for the series and a 24/7 online destination for thought-provoking science.

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Teaching High School Biology from TeachersDomain.org

Wed, 19 Jan 2005 19:49:49 GMT

Teaching High School Biology from TeachersDomain.org

Full Story: http://www.urlwire.com/news/011905.html
Direct to Site: http://www.teachersdomain.org/courses

Summary:
Teaching High School Biology helps teachers identify the benefits of an inquiry-based approach to science education, explore a range of methodologies for teaching challenging topics, and examine the process of lesson design incorporating the use of multimedia. Participants use multimedia to explore novel learning environments and strategies that foster student interest, involve them in the research process, advance their critical thinking skills, and develop their conceptual understanding.