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Stevens Wins ONR Grant to Develop Secure Wireless Networks
Researcher establishes innovative techniques for efficient and secure wireless communication for the US Navy. - October 12, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Central Park N.C. Releases Podcast Exploring the Yadkin River’s Economic Impact
Nonprofit Executive Director Nancy Gottovi Discusses Financial Implications of an Essential North Carolina Waterway - October 11, 2012 - Central Park NC
Naperville Business Hosting Free Digital Child Safety Event
Free digital fingerprint and photo safety program. Specialized digital imagery equipment will only be the your area for a limited engagement. Did you know over 2,000 children are reported missing everyday in the United States? Don’t miss this opportunity to get your free Child Safety Kit, including digital fingerprints and photograph. - October 10, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Norwich NY Fire Department to Host Free Digital Fingerprint and Photo Program
There is no data-basing. The parent is handed the finished product, a letter size document - with the child’s digital fingerprints and photo. The quality is so good that the prints can be scanned into the National Crime Computer if the child is ever missing. Operation Kidsafe's goal is to give parents safety tips that will help them start a family safety action plan. - October 10, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
MaleSurvivor States Sentencing of Sandusky is the Beginning of the Next Chapter, Not the End of the Story
1 out of 6 young males are sexually abused by "Sanduskys" all over the US; MaleSurvivor says the work of healing has only just begun; remains committed to working with survivors and Penn State. - October 09, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Central Park N.C. Releases Podcast Discussing North Carolina’s River of Opportunity
Statewide Campaign Aims to Save Yadkin River, Bring Jobs to Region - October 07, 2012 - Central Park NC
Stevens Researcher Wins NSF Grant to Ensure the Security of Growing Mobile App Market
Professor David Naumann takes steps to analyze mobile apps and prevent malware access - October 06, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Wins DHS Award to Train Future Maritime Security Leaders
As a leader in maritime security and commerce education and research, the Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce (CSR) at Stevens Institute of Technology, has won its third consecutive Science and Technology Career Development Grant from the Department of Homeland Security. The grant will support fellowships, including full tuition and stipends, for three full-time Maritime Systems graduate students. - October 06, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Operation Kidsafe Announces One Million Children Protected Celebration Event in Springfield, IL Oct 20, 2012
Parents can attend this event and at No Charge get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Parents will also get valuable safety tips. Operation Kidsafe uses the latest equipment like the FBI and Secret Service. - October 05, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Montreux Energy Presents California Roundtable on Clean Energy Quarterly Meeting Invites World’s Thought Leaders to Connect Toward a Lower Carbon Future
"Investing in Our Global Clean Energy Future" is the theme as senior-level energy, power, transportation, infrastructure and policy leaders come together at Montreux Energy’s California Clean Energy Roundtable Oct. 17-19, 2012, to discuss solutions to the world’s pressing energy issues. Registration is $1,000 through Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, after which it will increase to $1,200. Register and learn more at www.cleanenergy.com/roundtables/california2012/. http://bit.ly/MECal12 - October 05, 2012 - Montreux Energy
GEF Institute’s Sustainability Courses Approved for GBCI CE Hours for LEED® Professionals
GEF Institute Named Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) Education Provider. - October 05, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Operation Kidsafe Free Digital Fingerprint and Photo Program in Houston
Join the Houston Fire Department, Operation Kidsafe and Sterling McCall Acura for a free safety weekend. - October 05, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe Free Digital Fingerprinting Child Safety Event Will be Available in Shawnee Mission, KS
Parents are invited to bring their children to this fun and free event. Take home a set of digital prints, photo and safety information from Operation Kidsafe. - October 05, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe Announces One Million Children Protected Celebration Event in Jacksonville, FL Area Oct 12-13, 2012
Join Operation Kidsafe, the Clay County Sheriff's Department, the Justice Coalition and Garber Auto Mall for a free and fun child safety weekend. - October 04, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Kid's Coin Drives Add up to 2,000 Pounds of Food Distributed to Help Hungry
Teen non-profit spent summer raising funds for food distributions. Donate Don’t Dump encourages grocery stores & food co to donate surplus or short dated products to food banks & raise awareness about hunger. Companies that donate are recognized with “Proud Donor” Logo. The logo was created by Gabrielle, age 12 to raise awareness and influence consumers. "Sadly, this food could be saved from the landfills before it becomes waste, with 1 in 4 children suffering from hunger, it is an outrage!" - October 04, 2012 - Donate Don't Dump
Kids of All Ages Invited to Free "Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day" Event at Duthie Hill Park This Saturday
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and Cascade Bicycle Club invite young riders up to age 16 to join them for their free Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at King County’s Duthie Hill Park in Issaquah, this Saturday, October 6th. The event includes trail riding, an obstacle course for the little ones, an exciting jump show from local and pro riders, a barbecue, and tons of prizes. Everyone is invited and parents are welcome to ride too. - October 04, 2012 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Chocolate BARK Fur Pet Lovers is the Sweet Treat That Gives Back with Every Bite
Sue's Confections, LLC, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania manufacturer of handcrafted confections and 3D chocolates is helping out good causes by offering pet lovers a sweet treat that gives back with every bite. Sue's Confections has created three flavors of chocolate candy bark with a unique twist. - October 04, 2012 - Good Paws Good Cause, LLC
Chicago to Kick Off Garifuna-American Heritage Month of Illinois This November
In 2011, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, proclaimed the month of November as Garifuna-American Heritage Month in response to a petition by Garinagu Lun Awanseruni of Chicago, Inc and members of the community. - October 04, 2012 - Garinagu Lun Awanseruni of Chicago, Inc.
Central Park N.C. to Show Documentary on Hydraulic Fracturing in Saxapahaw, N.C.
Nonprofit Organization to Show Free Screening of Emmy-Winning Film Split Estate as Part of the 2012 Movie Series. - October 04, 2012 - Central Park NC
Local Non-Profit Announces FUBU Co-Founder as National Spokesperson
One Community, One Voice, One Vision is pleased to announce their National Spokesperson, Mr. Keith Perrin, Jr. The vision of OCOVOV aligns perfectly with his passion to give back and support our communities. Mr. Perrin is an accomplished, well know entrepreneur who successfully introduced FUBU... - October 04, 2012 - One Community, One Voice, One Vision
Wake Education Partnership to Host 2012 Education Summit on Oct. 30
Annual Event Will Inform Local Business Professionals on Newly Adopted Common Core Standards - October 03, 2012 - Wake Education
The Appalachian Trail is Coming to Theaters This Fall
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will be showing the National Geographic film "America's Wild Spaces: The Appalachian Trail" at 10 theaters across the country as part of their 2012 membership drive. - October 03, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Cabot Creamery Cooperative Offer Holiday Cheese Party Raffle for Schools Participating in Sustainability Education
Classrooms nationwide eligible to win Cabot Cheese for a healthy holiday party. - October 03, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
The Hamner Institutes’ Dr. Mel Andersen Honored with the William and Eleanor Cave Award
Associate Director Receives Award from the Alternatives Research & Development Foundation at American Society for Cellular and Computational Toxicology Meeting - September 30, 2012 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Central Park N.C. Releases Podcast on “The Future of North Carolina’s Water” Forum
Executive Director Nancy Gottovi Discusses Speaker Lineup for Oct. 18 Event at the STARworks Center in Star, N.C. - September 30, 2012 - Central Park NC
Child Safety Event set for the Tacoma WA Area
Latest all digital equipment will be on site. Same type that is used by the FBI. No need to bring anything. Just bring the kids. No personal information will be taken. - September 30, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation KidSafe Free Child Safety Kits Coming to Tulsa OK
Latest all digital equipment will available in the Tulsa area. Same type of system is used by the FBI and top fingerprinting experts. Just bring the kids or special needs adults to this free event. - September 30, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation KidSafe Digital Fingerprint and Safety Kit in Sherman TX
Operation Kidsafe is offering parents a chance to safe guard their children free at this 2 day event in Sherman TX. All digital photo and fingerprint system will be on site. - September 30, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation KidSafe Available Free at East Valley Home and Garden Show
Great opportunity to get a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and valuable safety plans for the family. - September 29, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
“Walk for Humanity” Event Organized to Support Humanity First USA
MKA USA is holding the “Walk for Humanity” in the New York area, the Washington D.C. area, and the Chicagoland area on September 28th and September 29th. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for organizations that strive to save lives and improve the quality of life of individuals... - September 29, 2012 - Humanity First
NSF Funds Regionally Unique Motion Capture Robotics Lab
High-resolution, large volume motion capture advances robotics and control research at Stevens - September 29, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. E. H. Yang's Team Awarded AFOSR Grant for Advanced Infrared Detection Technology
Team led by Dr. E. H. Yang promises to provide tactical advantages for the Air Force and sophisticated apparatus for space exploration - September 28, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Senator Harkin and Congressman Young Highlight Enable America Anniversary Events
Enable America marked ten years of service to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities through a series of events in Washington D.C. this month, including a Capitol Hill reception in honor of Senator Tom Harkin and Congressman C.W. “Bill” Young. “People... - September 28, 2012 - Enable America
OCA Condemns Rape of Children in Western Jamaica: Office Calls for Implementation of Sexual Offenders’ Registry
The Office of The Children’s Advocate (OCA) has noted with deep concern and pain for the nation’s children recent reports of violent acts against children which have been reported in the media. The gruesome rape of three girls ages 8, 14, and 16 on Monday in Irwin, St. James, the... - September 27, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
U.S. Customs Office Achieves LEED Silver Certification; Prefabrication of Modular Buildings Proves an Effective and Sustainable Method
The U.S. Customs Field Operations Facility in Sells, Arizona recently earned LEED for New Construction Silver level certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The building is home to the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Department and resides on the Tohono O’Odham Nation... - September 27, 2012 - Green Ideas Sustainability Consultants
Dr. Chang-Hwan Choi Wins Instrumentation Grant from the Office of Naval Research
Low-friction, anti-corrosive research at Stevens promises durability and improved hydrodynamics. - September 26, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Central Park N.C. Names Paul Gallay as Special Guest Speaker at the 2012 Annual Gathering
Public Official, Educator and President of Riverkeeper to Address the Future of North Carolina’s Natural Resources - September 26, 2012 - Central Park NC
New Beginning Christian Center is Holding the Largest Community Outreach and Community Explosion in Columbus, OH Sept. 29th
New Beginning Ministries is hosting Columbus' largest Community Outreach Event. Fun, food & information. Information booths run from 11 am til 3 pm and the music starts at 6 pm Saturday September 29th. Rap, dancing and help for all. School supplies, voter registration, blood drive, MaryHaven, and Columbus Health department just to name a few. Resources for every individual in the central Ohio area. - September 24, 2012 - New Beginnings Christian Center
Groundbreaking Stevens Research on Water-Repellent Surfaces Published in Physical Review Letters
Dr. Chang-Hwan Choi and Dr. Wei Xu Revise Scientific Understanding of Superhydrophobicity. - September 22, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Nelson County, Virginia Designated an Appalachian Trail Community
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will celebrate the official designation of Nelson County, Virginia as the newest Appalachian Trail (A.T.) Community™ on October 17, 2012, from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., at the Nelson Center located at 8445 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, Virginia. - September 22, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Energy Advantage Inc to Speak at Upcoming FMI Sustainability Summit in Washington, DC
Claire Purvis, Manager of Sustainability at Energy Advantage, will speak at the 2012 FMI Sustainability Summit in Washington, DC on October 4th, 2012. Purvis will present on best practices for engaging stakeholders in sustainability. In the session, titled “Telling a Complicated Story:... - September 22, 2012 - Energy Advantage Inc.
New Jersey Native Son Recognized for Environmental Contributions
Great Swamp Watershed Association Gala Celebration honors the work of Emile DeVito, Ph.D., one of the state’s foremost environmentalists. - September 21, 2012 - Great Swamp Watershed Association
Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Rocky Top Trail Crew is in Search of Volunteer Trail Maintainers
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s (ATC) Rocky Top Trail Crew is looking for volunteers to help reconstruct a remote section of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park from September 30th to October 7th. - September 21, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Lights, Camera, Action; Morning Star Fishermen
Aquaponics Expert Hallam Murray Visits Local Business Morning Star Fishermen, Who Will Star in New Documentary - September 21, 2012 - Morning Star Fishermen
Katy Perry Supports AIDS Research Alliance in Chase Community Giving
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) today announced that singer Katy Perry has chosen to support AIDS Research Alliance in the 2012 Chase Community Giving voting contest. “AIDS Research Alliance is thrilled to have Katy Perry, along with Emmy-Award winning actor LeVar Burton and Clippers basketball... - September 20, 2012 - AIDS Research Alliance
School Fundraiser Receives National Parenting Center Seal of Approval 2012
Feed a Child's Mind Fundraisers are proud to announce their selection for the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval in 2012. - September 20, 2012 - Feed a Child's Mind Fundraisers
Kendall Auto Group Invites Operation Kidsafe to Eugene OR
The Kendall Auto Group is flying in the same type of machine that the FBI uses. It gives parents a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life saving safety information. - September 19, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Child Safety and Mini Health Fair Announced in Bedford TX
Operation Kidsafe free digital fingerprinting and safety kit. A mini Health Fair and Flu shot at a small cost. - September 19, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe Free ChildSafety Event South Bend IN
Same machine that the FBI uses. Gives parents a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life saving safety information. Operation Kidsafe is back again. Don't miss this free program this year. - September 19, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Central Park N.C. Names Michael Shuman as Special Guest Speaker at the 2012 Annual Gathering
Leading Economist and Author Will Speak to the Economic Future of North Carolina’s Natural Resources - September 19, 2012 - Central Park NC