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Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Mark A. Chertok, Esq., of New York, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Mr. Chertok has over 40 years of experience in the field of law. He is Vice... - September 05, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

City Adds NLRWorms to "Seed Chicago" Program

Urban Vermiculture pioneers, Nature's Little Recyclers, were very pleased to be informed that they've been selected to take part in the Seed Chicago crowd-funding program. Seed Chicago is an initiative of Mayor Emanuel’s Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs, developed through a partnership... - September 04, 2014 - Nature's Little Recyclers

MuLondon Earns Humane Company Seal of Approval

MuLondon Skincare Pledges to Support Only Humane Charities That do Not Fund Animal-Based Research - September 04, 2014 - MuLondon - Natural Organic Skincare

Breathe California of Los Angeles County Announces 2014 Breath of Life Awards Gala + Psomas as Breath of Life Award Honoree

Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BLA) is pleased to announce the 2014 Breath of Life Awards Gala, scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2014 beginning at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The 2014 Breath of Life Honoree is Psomas. - August 27, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles

Exclusive Strathmore’s Who’s Who Global Podcast with Dr. Gilbert Gordon

Strathmore’s Who’s Who is pleased to announce the worldwide release of their exclusive podcast with the renowned Dr. Gilbert Gordon. - August 27, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who

Audubon Nature Institute President and CEO Ron Forman Takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Responding to a challenge from Audubon Nature Institute staff, President and CEO Ron Forman and members of the organization’s executive management team took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in a big way Tuesday morning, standing beneath the giant White Gator inside Audubon Zoo’s Cool Zoo... - August 26, 2014 - Audubon Nature Institute

LifeSpan Fifth Year Honoree in the Inc. 500|5000

LifeSpan Ranks No.4,697 on the 2014 Inc. 500|5000 with 52% Three Year Growth. - August 23, 2014 - LifeSpan

SGS Launches the First IRCA Approved CPD ISO/DIS 9001 and ISO/DIS 14001 Introductory Courses

SGS is the first professional learning and development organization to offer ISO 14001:2015 (DIS) and ISO 9001:2015 (DIS) introductory training as one-day IRCA Approved CPD courses, and the only organization to obtain this status for both. - August 23, 2014 - SGS

The IFRM is Proud to Introduce Another Strategic Alliance Montana Prescribed Fire Services, Inc

Montana Prescribed Fire Services, Inc. Mr. Charles Bushey and staff will assist IFRM around the world with contact education centered around Wildland Fire management. This support will bring much value to our Global partners. - August 23, 2014 - International Fire Relief Mission

Advanced Film Solutions, Tampa Exhibiting Energy Security Window Film at Florida's Largest Home Show, August 29-September 1, 2014, Florida State Fairgrounds

Tampa Bay's premier window film installation company, Advanced Film Solutions has announced that they will be exhibiting August 29th through September 1, 2014, at Tampa Bay Florida's Largest Home Show. This four day event is an incredible opportunity for Tampa homeowners to checkout the latest thin film coating technologies designed to lower home energy costs, earn TECO Rebates and strengthen glass against burglary. - August 19, 2014 - Advanced Film Solutions

Viewpoints Industry TV to Report on Gas Eruptions on an Upcoming Segment

Viewpoints Industry TV will examine the possibility that our planet is experiencing some flatulence. - August 19, 2014 - Viewpoints Industry TV

Millions of Plants to be Planted by Dera Sacha Sauda on Independence Day

Dera Sacha Sauda, the social welfare & spiritual organization based in Sirsa, Haryana (India), has consistently conducted simultaneous Tree Plantation Drives across the world, every year on 15th August, since past 5 years. On the occasion of the National Independence Day and the birthday of the... - August 16, 2014 - dera sacha sauda

Mary Davis Recently Honored in the Field of Environmental Education. Who Better to Teach About Sharing Nature with Children at Sheldrake Environmental Center?

This fall, recently honored Mary Davis will start teaching Sheldrake's Volunteer Environmental Education Training Program. - August 13, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center

Zeitgeist Movement Advocate to World Boldly: "It Makes Sense."

59-year old David Wayne, degreed electrical engineer, master certified marine and radio technician, scuba divemaster and sailboat owner, didn't start out with intentions to make a difference, he just got fed up. This past weekend, David pulled into his mooring just west of Regatta Pointe Marina, Palmetto FL on his Island Packet 31-foot sailboat, freshly wrapped with bold end-to-end TZM (The Zeitgeist Movement) graphics, and new name to match: Zeitgeist Ambassador. - August 11, 2014 - The Zeitgeist Movement

What Would You Like to Know About Sharks? Ask the Shark Experts.

More than 50 of the world’s top shark experts are allowing themselves to be auctioned to raise funds for shark conservation. Being auctioned are dinners (or lunches) with each. It is a unique opportunity to “talk shark” face-to-face, one-on-one, with a real authority on sharks! - August 11, 2014 - Shark Research Institute

SteriPEN Wins Guides Choice Award

SteriPEN the leader in handheld UV portable water purification systems is presented a Guides’ Choice Award from the American Alpine Institute. - August 09, 2014 - Hydro-Photon, Inc.

Odyne’s Joe Dalum Presents an Understanding of Fleet PHEV Options for Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks at Plug-in 2014

Presentation Helps Answer the Question: Is a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle System a Good Fit for Your Truck Fleet? - August 07, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Heidi Burke Named Account Manager at New Day Underwriting Managers

New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of high-quality environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverage, has named Heidi Burke as account manager. She is responsible for providing detailed commercial insurance information and support to... - August 07, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

The Rain Barrel: Some Things Old, Become New Again

As Americans are becoming more conscious of water use, along with the spread of droughts across the United States, rain barrels are becoming an essential part of the residential landscape. But where do rain barrels come from? Collecting and storing rainwater to use for later use has been in... - August 07, 2014 - The Rain Barrel Depot

Missouri Research Consortium Receives $20 Million Grant from National Science Foundation to Study Impacts of Climate Variability

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is part of a state-wide collaborative research project that was awarded a five year, $20 million grant by the NSF. - August 07, 2014 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Balkan Plumbing Acquires R. D'Attile Sewer & Water Main Contractors Client Base

Balkan Plumbing, the Richmond Hills, N.Y. sewer and water main specialists, announced today that that the company has acquired the client base of R. D'Attile Sewer and Water Main Contractors. - August 07, 2014 - Balkan Plumbing

At Sheldrake, Summer Isn't Over Yet and Fall is Already Planned

What to do this year in late summer and fall. - August 06, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center

The World’s Only DNV “Clean Design” Certified 5 PPM Bilge Alarm is Here

Announcing the New TD-107 5.0™ Oil In Water Monitor from Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments available from NAG Marine. - August 05, 2014 - Turner Designs Hydrocarbon Instruments

Innovation Direct™ to be at Helm of Presentation of Green Machine Invention to Potential Licensees in Industry

An innovative new product designed to serve as a highly beneficial tool with which to recycle, the Refill Machine, has been developed by Joseph Clephane of Steilacoom, Washington. The invention's unique design allows its users to easily and effortlessly engage in an essential recycling task. The... - August 03, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Nashville Church of Scientology: Extending the Gift of Happiness on International Day of Friendship

Members of the Nashville Church of Scientology commemorated United Nations International Day of Friendship with a community cleanup on July 29, 2014. - August 02, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville

ETR Laboratories Names Lab Manager

Environmental Testing and Research Laboratories is pleased to announce that Ramakanth Ananthoji, PhD, has assumed the position of Laboratory Manager. Ananthoji comes to ETR Laboratories with a broad level of experience including leadership, management and technical work in both a laboratory and... - August 01, 2014 - Environmental Testing and Research Laboratories, Inc.

Engineer Intern Joins McKim & Creed in Sarasota Office

McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, geomatics (surveying) and planning firm with offices throughout the U.S., announces that Mike Nixon, EI has joined the company’s Sarasota, Florida office as an engineer intern. In this role, Nixon works as part of a project team, providing technical... - August 01, 2014 - McKim & Creed, Inc.

Professionals Join McKim & Creed

McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, geomatics (surveying) and planning firm with offices throughout the South, announces that Jeff Aker, PLS and David Ridout, PE, have joined the company’s Raleigh, North Carolina headquarters. Aker, who previously worked for 10 years with McKim &... - August 01, 2014 - McKim & Creed, Inc.

DUECO Inc. Names Chad Henkel Design Application Engineer

DUECO, Inc., the largest privately owned provider of Terex Utilities and Terex® Hi-Ranger bucket trucks, digger derricks, cranes, and material handlers in the country, has announced the appointment of Chad Henkel as Design Application Engineer, supporting customer orders in 17 states for... - July 31, 2014 - Dueco, Inc.

Mountain Water Moves to Mo-Town

Keeper of the Mountains Foundation President Paul Corbit Brown announced today that he and KOTM board member Bill DePaulo will leave Charleston Tuesday afternoon, driving a 27-foot tractor-trailer rig laden with 1080 gallons of water, destined for the inner city of Detroit on Wednesday AM. The... - July 28, 2014 - Keeper Of The Mountains Foundation

Casa Dorada on the Forefront of Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts in Los Cabos

July marks the beginning of sea turtle nesting season on the coasts of Los Cabos, Mexico and Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort and Spa, a five-star beachfront resort in Cabo San Lucas, leads the way in protecting these marvelous creatures. Having created the Casa Dorada Sanctuary Project back in 2008... - July 28, 2014 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa

Plant Tour Reinforces Role of Colorado-Produced Products in Transportation Infrastructure

July 15 tour of Denver-area concrete pipe plant for state officials addresses critical safety, quality, budgetary concerns. - July 25, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association

The Way to Happiness Youth Club Organizes Community Cleanup for Nashville

Nashville’s “The Way to Happiness” Youth Club is organizing a community cleanup in honor of the United Nations International Day of Friendship. They are inviting others to join them in this effort to keep Nashville clean and beautiful. - July 25, 2014 - The Way to Happiness

RAL CO2OL Print: the Carbon Footprint Tool for Resource-Efficient Fridge Demanufacturing

When it comes to disposing of waste electrical and electronic equipment, experts agree that demanufacturing end-of-life refrigeration appliances is the most effective way to reduce atmospheric greenhouse gas emissions – provided that demanufacturing is carried out in a transparent manner and in accordance with meaningful quality standards. - July 23, 2014 - RAL Quality Assurance Association

Lucideon Achieves Extension to ISO 14001 UKAS Accreditation

Lucideon, the management systems certification and sustainability assurance provider, is pleased to announce that it has been granted by UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) an extension to its ISO 14001 accreditation to now include EA codes 32 & 34. - July 23, 2014 - Lucideon

Rentricity NSF Certified Technology Ready for Clean Energy Markets

New product offering will provide safer water quality standard equipment that recovers wasted energy in pressurized water pipes. - July 22, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.

Business Starts to Flow for Volcano Risk Assessment Startup

The first start-up business using University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) technology announces initial revenues from its volcanic ash forecasting and risk planning tools. The startup, named V-ADAPT, Inc. specializes in understanding the risk of volcanic eruptions and ash on global transportation,... - July 22, 2014 - Nanook Tech Ventures Inc.

Xplorer Maps Announces the Release of the "Lake Tahoe" Fine Art Map

Through a collaborative partnerships with the Tahoe Heritage Foundation Xplorer Maps is proud to release this hand-lettered, gorgeous fine-art illustration of Lake Tahoe. Xplorer Maps is donating the original artwork in addition to a portion of all map sales in perpetuity to the Tahoe Heritage Foundation. - July 22, 2014 - Xplorer Maps

Rentokil Initial Malaysia Introduces Structured Survey to Improve Hygiene Standards in the Office

Employees are more prone to fall sick in the office because the risk of cross contamination is higher. By identifying the germ hotspots, it helps employers to take appropriate action in order to elevate the hygiene standards in the workplace. - July 22, 2014 - Rentokil Initial

Xplorer Maps Announces the Release of "Banff National Park"

Canadian artist Chris Robitaille and Xplorer Maps have highlighted the incredible fauna, flora, unique geology and iconic landscapes of the greater Banff region including features of Kootenay and Yoho National Parks in the latest map release "Banff National Park." Every line, letter and icon in this old-world style map illustration is custom and entirely rendered by hand; absolutely unique and original as is every Xplorer Maps map. - July 18, 2014 - Xplorer Maps

McKim & Creed Engineers Graduate from Future Leaders Program

McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, surveying and planning firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, is pleased to announce that two of its engineers, Grant Livengood, PE and Chris Windley, PE, have successfully completed the Future Leaders Program sponsored by the American Council of... - July 18, 2014 - McKim & Creed, Inc.

Innovation Direct™ Serving as Marketing and Licensing Agent for Green # 1 Invention

An innovative new product designed to serve as a valuable and versatile recycling accessory, the Green # 1, has been developed by Nebojsa Rakic of Hallandale Beach, Florida. The invention's unique design allows it to effectively address the common problems related to the preparation and temporary... - July 18, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Architect Gary Gene Olp, FAIA Recognized for Significant Contribution to National Architecture & Society

Dallas, TX based award-winning architect and eco-preneur Gary Gene Olp, FAIA, LEED AP B D + C was inducted into the distinguished AIA College of Fellows in Chicago in late June. An honor bestowed upon less than 3% of the AIA’s 83,000 members, the accreditation comes with the responsibility and commitment to continue contributing to leadership, innovation, and mentorship in the Architecture and design industry. - July 17, 2014 - GGO Architects

Eco Sciences, LLC in Leesburg, Florida Announced Today That Their New SolarOrganite® Septic Waste Treatment Facilities is Now Available for Installation Here in Florida

In order to help to protect Florida's waters, lakes, rivers, streams and springs, Eco Sciences, LLC has come up with a new low cost solar environmental friendly technological solution that will meet all State and Federal regulations and will also reduce the current cost of septic waste disposal to septic tank pumping and septic waste hauling companies so that any new regulations does not hurt their business. - July 14, 2014 - Solarorganite, LLC

Plant Tour to Underscore Role of Colorado-Produced Products in Transportation Infrastructure

July 15 tour of Denver area concrete pipe plant for state legislators will address critical safety, quality, budgetary concerns. - July 11, 2014 - American Concrete Pipe Association

NPAF Artist Presents Hula Festival in Sacramento

In conjunction with The Makanaaloha Group, Rick Makanaaloha Kia‘imeaokekanaka San Nicolas will launch the 8th year of The George Na'ope Hula Festival in Old Town Sacramento from July 19-20. Rick Makanaaloha Kia‘imeaokekanaka San Nicolas, the debut artist, is with the National Parks Arts... - July 11, 2014 - The Makanaaloha Group