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Stevens Professors Publish Two Journal Papers About Graphene in Applied Physics Letters
A collaborative research team led by Stevens Institute of Technology professors Dr. Stefan Strauf and Dr. Eui-Hyeok (EH) Yang has published two publications about the new wonder material graphene in the latest issue of Applied Physics Letters. Their article, “Determination of edge purity in... - October 22, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Hispanic and Bilingual Career Fair Comes to Los Angeles Area
LatPro’s Nationwide Diversity Job Fair Series will visit the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center on November 18, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. - October 21, 2010 - LatPro Inc.
So Cal Love… Online Designer Consignment Boutique with a Twist
Designer Consignment Boutique with a Focus on Doing Good for Animal Welfare. - October 21, 2010 - So Cal Love Boutique
The International Fluid Power Society Announces 2011 Board of Directors
New Board of Directors approved at recent Annual Meeting. - October 21, 2010 - International Fluid Power Society
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association Promotes Industry Achievement Through a New Excellence Awards Program
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Assoc. (IFWTWA) has developed and launched a program in which travel and tourism professionals worldwide will be awarded an IFWTWA Excellence Award for outstanding achievements in their fields. - October 21, 2010 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
The Rhythms of Brazil Comes to Life in Kuala Lumpur
Grupo Bantus Capoeira Malaysia (GBCM) is proud to announce its 7th Annual Festival, Ritmo Do Brasil 2010 which runs from the 3rd to the 7th of November 2010. Ritmo Do Brasil or Rhythm Of Brazil, aims to spread the vibrant energy and vivacious spirit of Brazil – a mix of Portuguese, African... - October 21, 2010 - Groupo Bantus Capoeira Malaysia
CTI Encourages Review of New LD Standard
The Cooling Technology Institute (CTI) would like to inform its members along with all other interested parties that the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has announced the public review period for Standard 188P, Prevention of Legionellosis... - October 21, 2010 - Cooling Technology Institute
Join Builders and Veterans as They Donate a New Home to a U.S. Hero
Local combat wounded veteran, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Stan Roberts, will be presented with keys to his new home during a large Marine Corps style extreme new home celebration on Nov. 4 at 9:30 a.m. in Fuquay Varina, N.C. Public is welcome to attend and celebrate Roberts and the Marine Corps while watching displays such as tanks, air support and military demonstrations. - October 21, 2010 - Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co.
Costa Rica Charity: Helping Those Who Need It Most
The Do It Foundation, a Costa Rica charity, looks to bring mobility and freedom to those who need it most by providing thousands of free wheelchairs to less fortunate Costa Ricans. - October 21, 2010 - Do It Foundation Costa Rica Charity
Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership Engages Search Firm to Recruit New President & Chief Executive Officer
The Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership (ERCGP) has begun the search for the Chamber’s next President & Chief Executive Officer. Jim Dible, the ERCGP’s current President & CEO, has served in the position since January of 2008 and has announced his retirement,... - October 21, 2010 - Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership
Women’s eNews Starts Conversation on Rape at Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Women’s eNews and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) present “Drawing the Line: Sex and Consent - A Conversation about the Language of Rape.” In the U.S., 1 in 6 women report being raped in their lifetime and the rising awareness of untested rape kits in some... - October 21, 2010 - Women's eNews
NSF Grant Funds Cybersecurity Education at Stevens
A team of faculty and researchers from Stevens Institute of Technology are recipients of an NSF grant to further develop existing, nationally-recognized curricula in cybersecurity education. - October 21, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Enable America Helps People with Disabilities in North Carolina
Enable America announces a series of programs across three cities in North Carolina, to improve employment opportunities over the next two months for people with disabilities and disabled military veterans. - October 21, 2010 - Enable America
Taline Concert and Fundraising Festival for Forty Martyrs Armenian Church
The Armenian Fall Festival at the Forty Martyrs Armenian Church will feature Taline & Friends live in concert on November 7, 2010 in Santa Ana, California. - October 21, 2010 - Forty Martyrs Armenian Church
Pro-Oregon Launches Medical Marijuana TV Ad for Measure 74
New commercial launched in favor of passing Oregon's Measure 74 regulated supply system for Medical Marijuana. - October 21, 2010 - PRO Oregon
Community College Baccalaureate Association Announces 2011 Student Essay Contest $1,500 to the Student Winner and $500 to the Winning School
The 8th Annual Student Essay Contest increases the scholarship award from previous years to $1,500 for the winning student. - October 21, 2010 - Community College Baccalaureate Association
Chief Art Acevedo Heads Scouting’s Urban Youth Initiative
Austin Police Chief to lead renewed push for volunteers. - October 21, 2010 - Boy Scouts of America - Capitol Area Council
AAAASF Elects Harlan Pollock, M.D. as New Board President
The American Association for the Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. (AAAASF) announces that Harlan Pollock, M.D., has been elected AAAASF’s new board president. He assumes the post after serving as vice president for the board of directors and performing many roles and... - October 20, 2010 - AAAASF -American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc.
Home Care Alliance Hosts Special Event for Family Caregivers
Organization Sponsoring Day of Free Education and Support for Caregivers in Worcester, MA. - October 20, 2010 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Colorado BioScience Association and Two of the State’s Economic Development Entities, Tout Colorado’s Strengths at AdvaMed 2010
Representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade and Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation will showcase Colorado’s medical device and diagnostics sectors during the 2010 AdvaMed: The MedTech Conference in Washington D.C., October 18-20. - October 20, 2010 - Colorado BioScience Association
Stefan Drew Associates Respond to Lord Browne's Tuition Fee Report
In response to Lord Browne’s report into university tuition fees experts at midlands based customer service consultancy, Stefan Drew Associates, are challenging UK universities to improve their customer service. With Lord Browne of Madingley having reported on university tuition fees, Stefan... - October 20, 2010 - Stefan Drew Associates
City Attorney Jennifer McGrath Attends Candidate Forum to Discuss the Office of Huntington Beach City Attorney
Huntington Beach City Attorney Jennifer McGrath attended the Kiwanis City Attorney Candidate Forum held at the Meadowlark Country Club in Huntington Beach, California, on September 28, 2010, to discuss the office of Huntington Beach City Attorney. - October 20, 2010 - Committee to Re-Elect Jennifer McGrath City Attorney
21st Annual KidsAuction to Benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme will host the 21st Annual Donald K. Facciano KidsAuction November 13, at the Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel in Oxnard. The event, also known as the Black and White Gala, is the organization’s largest special event fundraiser and all proceeds go to fund programs at the 18 Boys & Girls Clubs sites within Oxnard and Port Hueneme to serve more than 7,200 youth. Last year, more than 300 attendees helped the club raise $220,000, and organizers - October 20, 2010 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme
More Than 20 Top Restaurants Sign on for 2010 Taste of the Islands to Benefit CROW
Residents and visitors who come out to the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife’s (CROW) 29th annual Taste of the Islands on Nov. 21 will sample dishes and desserts from 22 of Sanibel and Captiva’s finest restaurants, including: Blue Giraffe, Bubble Room Restaurant, Cantina... - October 20, 2010 - Center for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife
Famed Biologist Craig Venter to Speak at 14th Space Studies Institute Conference on Space Manufacturing and Space Settlement in Silicon Valley
Famed biology will speak on how synthetic biology can be used for humanity to settle space. - October 20, 2010 - Space Studies Institute
Naturalizer Donates $20,000 to WaterCan
Naturalizer, a brand of Brown Shoe Company, Inc., (NYSE: BWS, www.brownshoe.com), today announced a donation of $20,000 to WaterCan, an international charity dedicated helping the world's poorest people gain access to clean water, as part of its Friends of Naturalizer Fall 2010 campaign. The... - October 20, 2010 - WaterCan
Your Vote Can Make a Huge Difference to Atlanta Youth
Vote to help more than 500 under-served students in Atlanta: clorox.promo.eprize.com/brightfuture/gallery?id=2696&cid=p1core-tbx11.f.1800/ae9df/42/f33417c5.4288367365203f72adfe4b268a14336d&page=1. - October 20, 2010 - Myfifident Foundation
NARI Supports National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (October 23-30)
NARI offers tips to homeowners to reduce lead exposure in children during a remodel - October 20, 2010 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
American Institute of Renewable Energy Receives ISPQ Continuing Education Provider Accreditation from Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
American Institute of Renewable Energy received ISPQ Continuing Education Provider Accreditation from Interstate Renewable Energy Council. IREC is the North American Licensee for the ISPQ Standard for Accreditation & Certification of renewable energy continuing education providers. - October 20, 2010 - American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE)
SPaN Plans Fourth Monthly Free After Hours Referral Networking Event
SPaN, Succcessful Professionals alliance Network will be hosting their fourth monthly SPaN After Hours event on Thursday evening, October 21, 2010 at the Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch & Alamo Steak House. Like all SPaN events, everything is totally free to participants and guests and open to all businesses. - October 20, 2010 - SPaN-Succcessful Professionals alliance Network
Doing Gd is Launching Trendy Sandals with Interchangeable Straps
Designed by NUS Students, made by amputees in Jakarta - October 19, 2010 - Doing.Gd
Gregory's Verdict: Why is St. Joseph Failing to Attract Quality, Family-Wage Jobs?
Jason Gregory, Republican candidate for Missouri State Rep 27, verdict on why St. Joseph is failing to attract jobs and his plan to put St. Joseph, MO back to work with quality, family-wage jobs. - October 18, 2010 - Gregory for State Representative
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Assoc. Announces 2010 Scholarship Winners
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Assoc (IFWTWA) sponsors an annual competition for excellence in food, wine and travel journalism. The 2010 winners are Heather Carreiro from MA and Diane Rezendes Khirallah from CA. - October 18, 2010 - International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
SAMA II Health Care Consortium Now Accepting New Member Enrollment
The Missouri Association of Manufacturers, formerly Southwest Area Manufacturer’s Association (SAMA) MAM, the Missouri Association of Manufacturers. MAM has announced the launch of its second health care consortium, open to manufacturers who have fewer than 100 employees, the first of its kind in the state. - October 17, 2010 - Southwest Area Manufacturers Association
Zedena Designs' Handcrafted Beauties – Pendants for a Beautiful Day
Zedena Designs to donate10% of all website and event sales for the month of October to Beautiful Day Foundation, in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. - October 17, 2010 - Beautiful Day Foundation
Planeterra Foundation Partners with STA Travel on New Voluntourism and Community Development Initiatives
STA Travel embarks on a new responsible travel journey through a partnership with Planeterra Foundation, a leader in global volunteer vacations. - October 17, 2010 - Planeterra Foundation
Dr. Vikki Hazelwood Nurtures Inventors at Stevens
The New Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame presented Dr. Vikki Hazelwood of Stevens Institute of Technology with the Advancement of Invention Award, an accolade resulting from her award-winning teaching and the prolific production of her students and alumni, all of which improves both science and society in New Jersey and beyond. - October 17, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
BTEC Presents New Webinar on Residential Biomass Heating
Second in the free webinar series will be held November 4 at 3PM ET - October 17, 2010 - Biomass Thermal Energy Council
Crime Stoppers Annual Report Issued
The FY2010 Annual Report shows that Crime Stoppers of Minnesota is valuable to the fight against crime by helping Law Enforcement agencies. With tip level tripling “Our work to provide statewide access for the public to submit crime information anonymously, has been useful collecting facts they would not otherwise have access to in their work to solve crimes,” said Nick Luciano, Board Chair, who continued “Our report intends to share this good news with all in Minnesota.” - October 17, 2010 - Crime Stoppers of Minnesota
Chicago Lighthouse’s 6th Annual Uncorked Wine Auction and Tasting at Scoozi, Nov. 4
Special Guests NBC 5’s Ginger Zee and Master Sommelier Fernando Beteta Bring Star Quality to Young Philanthropist Board Event - October 17, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
IMC Clubs Releases SAFEBOOK – a Social Network for Pilots
International safety organization IMC Clubs announced this week that it is releasing to the public a new social media offering for IFR rated pilots. The new offering, SAFEBOOK, allows IFR pilots to connect with other pilots willing to be safety pilots for them. IMC Clubs President Radek Wyrzykowski... - October 17, 2010 - IMCClubs.org
Enable America Reaches New Heights in Employment Programs
Enable America's nationally honored "Path to Employment Program" will extend services to a record number of participants this fall, improving employment opportunities for even more people with disabilities. - October 17, 2010 - Enable America
NH Invites Insurance Companies to Sow the Seeds of Business Success at the 2010 ACLI Annual Conference
To demonstrate their support for insurance companies and spread the word about the benefits of redomesticating to New Hampshire, the Granite State's Department of Insurance and Division of Economic Development are exhibiting at the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) Annual Conference October 17-19, 2010, and inviting industry leaders to continue the conversation at Facebook.com/RedomesticateNH and Twitter.com/RedomesticateNH. - October 16, 2010 - NH Division of Economic Development
New CCC Website Offers Features for Music Business Professionals
The California Copyright Conference launches a new website designed to engage and involve music industry professionals. - October 16, 2010 - California Copyright Conference
Stevens Research VP Dr. Joseph Mitola Gives Keynote at Sustainable Technology Research Conference
Dr. Joseph Mitola III, Vice President for The Research Enterprise and Distinguished Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology, was a keynote speaker at The Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS) Research Day, where he addressed the future of cognition in communication... - October 16, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Value Energy Solutions Completes Parking Garage Lighting Retrofit for Gables Midtown
Gables Midtown Apartments Selected Value Energy Solution for Lighting Retrofit to reduce lighting energy bills - October 16, 2010 - Value Energy Solutions
Girl Scouts Fall Festival to be a Hauntingly Good Time
Jersey Shore Spooktacular, Monmouth and Ocean counties' only Fall Festival planned by teenage Girl Scouts for all members of the community, is the perfect opportunity for families looking to enjoy the fall weather and have some seasonal fun. Every year, these hard-working and dedicated girls plan... - October 16, 2010 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
IJIS Institute Membership Committee Leader Appointed
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, announces the appointment of Joan DeYoung, project manager for ATS Corporation (ATSC), as chairperson of the IJIS Institute’s Outreach and... - October 16, 2010 - IJIS Institute
IJIS Institute Welcomes Carrie Supko as Project Manager
The IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security, is pleased to welcome Ms. Carrie Supko to the staff as a senior project manager. Supko will be managing the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting... - October 16, 2010 - IJIS Institute
Afriversity Founder to Speak at SEB’s Trust Conference
Afriversity is pleased to announce that Thorgeir Einarsson, CEO and Founder of Afriversity, has been invited by Christina Backman, Head of Skandinaviens Enskilda Bank (SEB) Foundations, to speak at one the largest charity event in Sweden. Thorgeir will be a highlight on the chosen speaker roster... - October 16, 2010 - Afriversity