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Avealto Successfully Completes Feasibility Test Flight of High Altitude Platform
Successful test flight prepares Avealto to move forward to the next phase of its vision of a novel and radically disruptive telecommunications modality – a fleet of stratospheric High Altitude Platforms providing broadband, cellular, data communications, broadcasting and public safety functions. - July 16, 2015 - Avealto Limited
Sustain:Green Loves My MilkCrate Sustainability App
Partners Support a Sustainable Community to Fight Global Climate Change - July 16, 2015 - Sustain:Green
WakeEd Partnership Embeds WCPSS Teachers in Six Area Companies
New "SummerSTEM" Program Aims to Enhance Classroom Instruction and Close the Gap Between Classroom and Workplace - July 16, 2015 - Wake Education
BringChivalryBack.com Awards Its "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" to Former New York Giants Star Athlete Frank Gifford
In recognition of chivalrous behavior that serves as a positive example for men on the practice of this gentlemanly art, Frank Gifford, who starred for years with the NFL's New York Giants, has been awarded the honor of "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" for June, 2015. The award, presented by BringChivalryBack.com, recognizes noteworthy examples of chivalry, grandiose or small, which demonstrate the impact such gestures by men can have. - July 16, 2015 - Bring Chivalry Back
Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Gives $750K Grant to SavingSpecies
$750,000 grant to Durham-based conservation non-profit will support habitat protection and restoration for endangered and rare species. - July 15, 2015 - SavingSpecies, Inc
Mary Magdalene Project Announces New Name and Partners with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office to Rebuild the Lives of Child Victims of Sex Traffickers
For more than 30 years, Journey Out (formerly Mary Magdalene Project) has been on the front lines in the tough fight to help victims become successful survivors of sex trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. Today, Journey Out is proud to announce that it will partner with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office to expand its programing to assist the youngest victims of this ever-growing crisis. - July 15, 2015 - Journey Out
Community Announced Court Watch Program to Keep Cook County Courts and States Attorney Accountable, Ensure Jail Population Reduced
Community and faith leaders from the Reclaim Campaign, together with Chuy Garcia and Cook County Commissioners, announced a community court watch program that will ensure bond court and pretrial services reforms are actually implemented. Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans committed to changes in... - July 10, 2015 - Community Renewal Society
Source Molecular Blitzes Through Conferences in Georgia and Florida
Source Molecular Corporation attended two back-to-back conferences in Atlanta, Georgia and Ft. Myers, Florida last month to bring microbial source tracking – a set of techniques used to determine the sources of fecal indicator bacteria in the environment – closer to water... - July 09, 2015 - Source Molecular Corporation
The Orange County SPCA Rescues a Mother Dog and Her Pups from Deadly Situation
Recently, the Orange County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OCSPCA) took custody of Coco, a pit mix and her three remaining pups, after rescuing them from a deadly situation. Coco was severely beaten, having taken several hits to the face, and of her seven puppies four were allegedly drowned before help could arrive. Since being removed from the situation Coco and her pups, only a week old at the time of their rescue, have been living in temporary boarding at an animal hospital - July 09, 2015 - Orange County SPCA
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Opposes Legislation That Would Expedite Pipeline Construction on National Park Service Lands
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) strongly opposes legislation that would expedite pipeline construction in national parks, including the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T.). Three bills—H.R. 2295 in the House of Representatives and S. 411 and S. 1196 in the Senate—would... - July 09, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
TPG Partners with Jakarta Against Drug Counterfeiting
The Peterson Group, a non-profit organization campaigning against illegal production, manufacture, distribution, importation and exportation of counterfeit drugs across the globe has been taking step by step realization of its goals and aspirations by partnering with one of the world’s most... - July 08, 2015 - The Peterson Group
American Society for the Protection of Nature's Founder Earns His Doctorate
The American Society for the Protection of Nature (ASPN) is pleased to announce that its Founder and current CEO, James Hewitt was awarded his Doctorate from Concordia in Public Administration. Mr Hewitt states, "Hopefully now that I am finally done with my education I can put it to good use... - July 04, 2015 - American Society for the Protection of Nature
Anti-Predator Project is Launching a New Fundraising Campaign #APP4JUSTICE
Anti-Predator Project is starting a new fundraising campaign with the hashtag #APP4JUSTICE. Anti-Predator Project’s campaign will raise awareness on human trafficking issues and will feature missing persons cases- including short video clips of testimonies from persons close to or related to... - July 03, 2015 - Anti Predator Project
Wake Education Partnership Elects First Citizens’ Senior Vice President as Board Chair for 2015-2016
Doug Sprecher, First Citizens’ head of Branch and ATM Strategy, picked during annual meeting. - July 01, 2015 - Wake Education
WakeEd Partnership Announces Three New Board Members
SteelFab, Inc. of Virginia, SEPI Engineering & Construction and Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority Working to Improve Education in the Wake County Public School System - July 01, 2015 - Wake Education
Evening Programs at Appalachian Trail Biennial Conference Feature Music, Inspiration and Adventure
Experience live music, comedy and informative and inspirational presentations about the great outdoors during the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) Biennial Conference “Hiking Through History,” held at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia. Events start at 8 p.m. each evening... - June 27, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Audubon International Brings New Staff on Board
Audubon International Hires Two New Staff Members Audubon International is excited to announce the hiring of two new staff members as the organization continues to achieve its environmental mission. Meaghan Wilkins has joined the organization as the new Communications Coordinator and Daron Blake... - June 27, 2015 - Audubon International
Healthcare Justice March Applauds King v Burwell Ruling
Though the Healthcare Justice March applauds this decision, the Affordable Care Act is still costly and unjust for millions of people, according to organizers of the March. Tax credit subsidies help lower premiums but deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance are still prohibitively high. - June 26, 2015 - Healthcare Justice March
Volunteers Along Appalachian Trail Remove Thousands of Pounds of Invasive Garlic Mustard
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is proud to announce that a total of 2,772 pounds of the invasive, non-native plant garlic mustard have been removed from the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) corridor. The removal efforts, carried out by 169 volunteers who contributed more than 750 hours, were part... - June 26, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Benjamin Aiken LLC Announces Opening of Private Psychotherapy Practice in Denver
Benjamin Aiken, MA, NCC, MBA, announces the opening of his private psychotherapy practice serving adolescents, adults, and senior adults in the Golden Triangle neighborhood of downtown Denver. New clients and client referrals are now being accepted. A Unique, Integrated Approach to... - June 25, 2015 - Benjamin Aiken LLC
Great Barrington Appalachian Trail Community Hosts Third Annual Hike and Community Picnic July 25
The Great Barrington Appalachian Trail Community™ invites hiking enthusiasts to celebrate the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) by participating in the third annual Appalachian Trail Hike and Community Picnic at Benedict Pond in Beartown State Forest on Saturday, July 25. A number of hikes will be... - June 25, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
ASCE Webinar Series to Highlight Importance of Source Identification
Source identification plays a crucial role in stormwater management and this will be one of the topics for discussion in a four-part webinar series. - June 21, 2015 - Source Molecular Corporation
L.A. Earthquake Preparedness Campaign Launches Independently by Local Student
Information about a new social media campaign, QuakeSafe LA, and it’s creator, local student Nicholas Valdivia. - June 20, 2015 - QuakeSafe LA
Clarke County, Virginia Becomes Newest Appalachian Trail Community™
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is partnering with Clarke County, Virginia to enhance the conservation of the Appalachian Trail. - June 20, 2015 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Federal Government of Nigeria Signed MoU with Africa Clean Energy Summit Consortium on Rebranding Climate Change as a Public Health Issue
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Rebranding the impact of Climate Change on health as a Public Health Issue in Nigeria. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the Federal Ministry of Health and the Africa Clean Energy Summit (the consortium of Always Green Power & Systems Limited and The Environment Communications Limited). - June 19, 2015 - Africa Clean Energy Summit
Global Mission for Children Expands Christian Child Sponsorship Program in Kenya, India and Bangladesh
21,000 Children die daily from poverty and GMFC is combating these injustices to give the forgotten hope and to help eradicate these man-made atrocities. - June 18, 2015 - Global Mission for Children
Pope Francis to Speak Out on Climate Change During 24-Hour Global Climathon
A 24-hour global Climathon is set to coincide with the much anticipated environmental encyclical by Pope Francis on 18 June. The hackathon-style event will bring together citizens across six continents to find local climate change solutions. - June 17, 2015 - Climate-KIC
Celebrating the Newly Renovated Play Areas for Children Ages 1- 5 at Ruben F. Salazar Park in East Los Angeles
Families in the community of East Los Angeles will be celebrating the newly renovated Tot Lot areas of Salazar Park on June 20th. The newly renovated Tot areas and nature discovery trail are specifically designed for children between the ages of one to five and their caregivers, and include new... - June 16, 2015 - Amigos de los Rios
Golfing for Graham's Foundation Comes to the Tri-State Area for a Second Time
Supporters, parents, and sponsors will gather at Bayonne to golf for prematurity. - June 15, 2015 - Graham's Foundation
Osprey Point is Re-Certified as an Audubon International Classic Sanctuary
Osprey Point Golf Course was recently re-certified as a Classic Sanctuary after an on-site review by Audubon International. Osprey Point was the first certified Classic project in the state of Florida and only the second in the United States. Participating in the site review with Classic Program... - June 13, 2015 - Audubon International
The Sun-Seeker Pack: All the Power of an RV Solar System in a Backpack
The Sun-Seeker Pack is a portable, powerful solar generator. It includes a large lithium battery pack with inverter and a 120w solar panel, yet it all manages to fit in a small waterproof backpack. - June 12, 2015 - Sun-Seeker Power
On Stage with the Bionic Woman Lindsay Wagner This Summer
Emmy award-winning actress Lindsay Wagner visits Plano and Fort Worth in Texas, and Lake Arrowhead, California this Summer for a fun and unique trip down memory lane. - June 11, 2015 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
WAKE Up and Read Program Recognized as a 2014 Pacesetter by the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
National Award Recognizes Efforts of Program’s Second Annual Book Drive to Raise Awareness of Childhood Literacy in Wake County - June 11, 2015 - Wake Education
FoEverMeow Awarded Prestigious Best Friends Grant for Kitten Nursery
ForEverMeow Cat Rescue and Kitten Nursery has partnered with local shelters to help end the euthanasia of underage kittens in Coachella Valley shelters and move towards NoKillCV. - June 10, 2015 - ForEverMeow
E-Cycling Results: Over 20,000 Pounds Recycled
In April, the San Marcos community shed serious pounds at RecycleNow, an electronics recycling event hosted by Texas State University and R3 Recycling. During the event, Marcos Garza, the CEO of R3 Recycling estimated over 7,000 pounds of electronic waste was brought to the event by the community. - June 10, 2015 - R3 Recycling
Municipal “Green Streets” Redevelopment Project Wins 2015 Iowa ASLA Award
Demonstrating an environmentally-conscious approach to community redevelopment, a completed “green” streetscape design in the city of West Union, Iowa has been recognized with an award from the American Society of Landscape Architects Iowa Chapter. Each year, the professional... - June 07, 2015 - Conservation Design Forum
Enable America Teams with EDM Americas to Support Military at 4USTroops Golf Tournament
For the fourth consecutive year Enable America is helping support wounded warriors through a partnership with the EDM4USTroops Charity Golf Tournament, to be held Monday, June 8, at the Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, NC. More than 225 golfers will participate, including many military... - June 04, 2015 - Enable America
BringChivalryBack.com Awards Its "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" to Star Quarterback Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers
In recognition of chivalrous behavior that gained massive attention for the practice of this gentlemanly art, Cam Newton, star quarterback with the NFL's Carolina Panthers, has been awarded the honor of "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" for May, 2015. The award, presented by BringChivalryBack.com, recognizes noteworthy examples of chivalry, grandiose or small, which demonstrate the impact such positive gestures by men can have. - June 02, 2015 - Bring Chivalry Back
Game Changer: First Crowdfunding Super PAC Launches
Citizen Super PAC is the first crowdfunding marketplace where Americans from all walks of life can select and back specific ads for Republican candidates or issues they support or oppose. - May 29, 2015 - Citizen Super PAC
Source Molecular Joins Water Managers at Ft. Worth Conference
Source Molecular Corporation had a successful exhibit at the 14th National Watershed Conference held on May 17-20, 2015, at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. Source Molecular’s Grace Anderson met with watershed, floodplain and natural resources program managers not only... - May 29, 2015 - Source Molecular Corporation
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy Grants $350,000 to WestCare Nevada
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy grants $350,000 to WestCare Nevada to provide funding to repair and provide maintenance to its Women and Children's Campus in North Las Vegas. A $30,000 NWP Founder’s Gift awarded to Future Smiles. NWP has invested $3.9 million with 19 Las Vegas area nonprofits since it was founded in 2005. - May 24, 2015 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Town of Hilton Head Island Earns Sustainable Planning Award from Audubon International
Hilton Head has completed the second stage of a rigorous three-stage certification process in Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program. The accomplishment earns them the Sustainable Planning Award. - May 24, 2015 - Audubon International
NYC Annual Anti-Trafficking Gala
Each year Art Collision NYC allies with a non-profit entity and professional artists culminating from a variety of industries including ballet, classical music, and contemporary dance for a collaborative formal event with an evening of performances. - May 13, 2015 - Art Collision NYC
Leading E-Waste Organization to Introduce Programs in Winnipeg
The Electronic Recycling Association announces plan to open a full-service depot in Winnipeg. - May 10, 2015 - Electronic Recycling Association
Huntington Beach Council on Aging 23rd Annual Golf Tournament
The Huntington Beach Council on Aging (HBCOA) announces the 23rd Annual "On Course" charity Golf Tournament. The HBCOA golf tournament will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015, at Meadowlark Golf Club in Huntington Beach. The golf day begins at 10:30 am with a putting contest, then a... - May 10, 2015 - Huntington Beach Council on Aging (HBCOA)
High School Students Win Environmental Video Contest
Population Connection Announces Winners of "World of 7 Billion" Student Video Contest - May 09, 2015 - Population Connection Action Fund
Anti-Predator Project Seeks Assistance in Two Missing Persons Cases - Jessica Lynn Garino and Natanalie Perez
To seek assistance on two missing persons cases - May 08, 2015 - Anti Predator Project
WakeEd Partnership Welcomes Four New Board Members
WRDC, BB&T, Lenovo and Quintiles Join Companies Working to Improve Education in the Wake County Public School System. - May 08, 2015 - Wake Education
Linking Angels Launches Voting Period to Determine Which Charity Receives $100,000
“We can only do so much apart, but we can move mountains when we unite,” said Linking Angels founder, Anne Nessa. “Linking Angels takes a small donation and transforms it into something huge.” - May 04, 2015 - Linking Angels
BringChivalryBack.com Awards Its "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" Accolades for April 2015 to Repeat-Winners Matt Lauer and Al Roker of NBC's Today Show
In recognition of chivalrous gestures demonstrated during recent airings of the Today Show on NBC-TV, hosts Matt Lauer and Al Roker have each been awarded "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" accolades by BringChivalryBack.com for April 2015. Each of these men previously won the award, (Lauer in March 2014, Roker in January 2015) demonstrating the kind of behavior that sets a gentlemanly standard for men to model. - May 04, 2015 - Bring Chivalry Back