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		<title>U.S. Department of Education Releases New Research Finding Online Education More Effective than Traditional Face-to-Face Education</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:55:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The value of online education is being recognized through this latest
 research report conducted by SRI International for the Department of Education. 
This report was released just this week and could mean a significant change for online education and its growing popularity.

 This is my most recent article for Massage Magazine on this topic. 
If [...]


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		<title>California Massage Therapy Certification and SB 731</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:21:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8216; SB 731 has initiated massage regulation for California Statewide Voluntary Massage Certification, thereby allowing for work in multiple California locations without the need for multiple permits and fees. &#8216;
CAMTC:   http://www.camtc.org/
There will be established criteria for the Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) and Certified Massage Practitioner (CMP) professional titles.
Massage Therapist who currently use the title [...]


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		<title>Weekly posts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:50:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I will be posting weekly. The changing landscape of massage is making for some great topics to touch upon and gain new insight for.
Some of the future topics include but are not limited to,  Equipment and safety,  Price comparisons for Massage supplies and equipment,  Partnering with other Therapist&#8217;s,  Essential oils-their safety and shelf life,  Oil [...]


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