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YES! Brings Hope to the Runway During Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City
Where fashion and philantropy meet to provide hope for those affected by cancers of the liver. - September 08, 2012 - Say YES to Hope
Dr. Svetlana Malinovskaya Awarded NSF Grant to Study Ultra-Cold Quantum Control
Dr. Svetlana Malinovskaya, Associate Professor of Physics at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to investigate light-matter interactions in ultracold atomic and molecular systems in order to provide new methods of quantum control. - September 08, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Celebrates the 2nd Annual Family Hiking Day
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy hosts the 2nd Annual Family Hiking Day in Harpers Ferry, WV on September 29, 2012. - September 08, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Huaraches Are Popular Street Food
Ask any Mexican family and they will tell you that Huaraches, which originated in Mexico City in the 1930s, satisfy both the soles and bellies of many Mexicans. Famous as both a woven Mexican sandal and a favorite antojito or snack food, these oblong shaped treasures serve up comfort in both senses. - September 08, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Ellijay/Gilmer County, Georgia Designated an Appalachian Trail Community™
This press release annouces the official designation of Ellijay/Gilmer County, Georgia as an Appalachian Trail Community™ partner. - September 07, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
The Hamner Institutes Reappoints Dr. William Greenlee as President and CEO
Institute’s Fourth President Receives Five-Year Extension from Board of Directors. - September 07, 2012 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Central Park N.C. Names Maude Barlow as Special Guest Speaker at the 2012 Annual Gathering
Prominent Voice in the Global Water Justice Movement to Address Crowd on the Future of North Carolina’s Water - September 07, 2012 - Central Park NC
PANDORA, a National Charity, Has Merged with CFS Solutions of West Michigan
The headquarters for the national NeuroEndocrineImmune patient advocacy organization, PANDORA, is now in Wyoming, Michigan, just outside of Grand Rapids. The merging of Patient Alliance for NeuroEndocrineImmune Disorders Organization for Research and Advocacy Inc. with CFS Solutions of West... - September 06, 2012 - PANDORA Org
National Atheist Party Endorses Barack Obama
Barack Obama is Only Candidate with Equality and Social Justice Priorities - September 06, 2012 - Secular Party of America
New Online School Launching October 2012: Fruition Academy Teaches Organizational and Social Change
The Fruition Academy of Social Imagination and Action, an online school for scholars and practitioners who are interested in organizational and social change, is being launched by The Fruition Coalition in October 2012. There are six classes scheduled for the fall: Teaching, Learning, and... - September 06, 2012 - The Fruition Coalition
The National Atheist Party Congratulates Kyrsten Sinema (D) for Winning the Arizona Congressional Primary
The National Atheist Party congratulates AZ State Senator Sinema on her victory, and supports her in her campaign for Congress. - September 03, 2012 - Secular Party of America
U.S. Gas & Electric Featured on the Inc. 500|5000 as One of the Nation’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
U.S. Gas & Electric, its subsidiaries and family of companies (“USG&E”), a provider of natural gas and electricity to commercial and residential customers in a growing number of states, has been featured in Inc. magazine’s sixth annual Inc. 500|5000 business list, an... - September 02, 2012 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Australian Biodiverse Carbon Forests – A Shrewd Investment for Carbon Compliance
Australian carbon offset pioneer, Greenfleet welcomes announcements to remove the floor price and link Australia’s emissions trading scheme with the EU ETS. - August 31, 2012 - Greenfleet Australia
Central Park N.C. Annual Gathering to Focus on “The Future Of N.C.’s Water”
Public Event to Feature Some of the Country’s Leading Voices in the Water Justice Movement - August 31, 2012 - Central Park NC
Abingdon, Virginia Designated an Appalachian Trail Community™
On September 11, 2012, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will celebrate the official designation of Abingdon, Virginia as the newest Appalachian Trail Community™. The Town of Abingdon, in conjunction with the ATC and the Mount Rogers Appalachian Trail Club,... - August 31, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Mujeres en Cambio Supports Mexican Women & Youth in Education
More than 150 young women from the campo surrounding San Miguel de Allende received scholarships from Mujeres en Cambio Friday, earning their place in school and ensuring a better future for their families. Their ages ranged from 13 to 23. - August 31, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
EnviroScience Opens Nashville Office and Expands Capabilities Into Hazardous Materials and Ecological Damage Assessments
EnviroScience, Inc. has opened a Nashville, Tennessee office and has hired local employees with extensive chemistry and toxicology backgrounds. The new office will bring additional capabilities of ecological damage assessments and HAZMAT cleanup solutions to the business. In addition, the office is... - August 30, 2012 - EnviroScience, Inc.
Registration Now Open for Enable America Job-Site Employment Opportunities for Disabled Veterans in Washington D.C.
Joshua Cruce is a member of a growing segment of the unemployed who have sacrificed for their country. Severely wounded in a bomb blast in Iraq, he is now one of more than five million disabled American veterans. In entering the job market, he faces new challenges as the unemployment rate for... - August 30, 2012 - Enable America
New Facility Grand Opening for Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption
Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption is pleased to announce the local organization’s recent expansion into a new location at 4874 South Atlanta Road in Smyrna. - August 29, 2012 - Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption
Scottsdale Goes Above and Beyond with LEED Platinum Certification for Cactus Acres and Eldorado Park Fire Stations
The City of Scottsdale recently earned LEED Platinum Certification for their Cactus Acres and Eldorado Park Fire Stations, earning the City a total of nine LEED Certified facilities, four of which are Platinum level. Anthony Floyd, Scottsdale’s Green Building Manager stated, “Scottsdale... - August 29, 2012 - Green Ideas Sustainability Consultants
Relieve Back-to-School Stress at Sheldrake Environmental Center
Simply being in nature has a calming effect on people of all ages. Sheldrake offers plenty of opportunities for individuals and families to spend time in nature. This back-to-school season, making more trips to Sheldrake could mean making fewer trips to the doctor’s office. - August 28, 2012 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Charity Begins on the Homepage: Musicians Marry Art and Technology to Raise Money for Causes
Thomas McAulay and Jared McCammon, Los Angeles natives and founders of Causewaves, are in the midst of their campaign to bring nine musical groups or solo artists together in a series of exclusive web-based video musical performances that will not only showcase the beauty of California and the talents of the participants, but also raise money for a variety of charities. - August 27, 2012 - Causewaves
National Atheist Party Protests Kentucky Lawmakers' Attack on Evolution
Is Kentucky rejecting science? One national political party believes so and is fighting to preserve the separation of church and state, and America's world role as a science leader. - August 25, 2012 - Secular Party of America
Clean Technology Council Hosts Workshop on Interactive Websites
September 4th event "How Your Internet Presence Can Contribute to a Green Economy" will focus on creating a dialogue with customers and increasing sales. - August 23, 2012 - Clean Technology Council
Rochester Area Welcomes Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event
The best digital fingerprinting equipment in the world will be in Victor, NY for only 2 days and it's Free. - August 22, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Manchester CT Hosting Free Operation KidSafe Digital Fingerprinting Event
One of the Operation KidSafe digital fingerprinting units will be available at no charge to your family. - August 22, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Corporate HR Volunteers Team with Enable America to Help Wounded Warriors and Disabled Veterans
Disabled veterans and wounded warriors looking for employment will get a helping hand this week from Enable America and a team of corporate human resource professionals. HR leaders from five North Carolina employers will provide job search guidance and career coaching during an Enable America... - August 22, 2012 - Enable America
Enable America Promotes Employment of Disabled Veterans and Wounded Warriors in Washington DC Area
Enable America, a nonprofit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, will conduct a series of job-site mentoring activities this summer in the Washington DC area for disabled veterans and wounded warriors. These programs will be held in conjunction with Enable... - August 22, 2012 - Enable America
GEF Institute Offers Discount for Online, On-Demand Course on Water and Sustainability
New Course Explores Key Issues Related to the Global Water Crisis and Conservation Strategies - August 19, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
GEF Institute’s Green Building Education Prepares Career Tech (CTE) Students for Green Jobs
Institute’s Green Construction Course Adopted for New Jersey’s Green Program of Study - August 17, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and American Standard Launch Sustainable Water Challenge
Free Program Educates K-12 Students on Water Sustainability Issues and Conservation Strategies - August 17, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Operation Kidsafe First Fingerprinting Station Location in Canada to be in Calgary
Operation Kidsafe announces the first Fingerprint Station Location in Canada. The latest all digital equipment will be on site full time in Calgary starting in September 12, 2012. That location is in Calgary, Alberta at Charlesglen Toyota Scion 7687 110 Avenue NW Calgary AB T3R1R8 403-241-0888. No personal information will be taken. The service is also free. - August 16, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
National Atheist Party Taps Into Online Activity to Support Fundraising
National Atheist Party has partnered with San Francisco-based GoodSearch.com to enable its members to donate to the charity through casual online activity and dining out in their local area. - August 16, 2012 - Secular Party of America
Stevens Researcher Wins Prestigious NSF Special Creativity Award
NSF awards Dr. Sukhishvili the Special Creativity Award for innovative research on multilayer films. - August 16, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Graham Kerr Headlines AmpleHarvest Seattle Festival Which Will Provide Fresh Produce to Local Food Bank
Locally Grown Fresh Food to Become Increasingly Available to Food Bank Clients as AmpleHarvest.org, the Internet Solution to Hunger and Malnutrition, Comes to the Seattle Area. - August 15, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org
Sven Dietrich Elected Vice Chair of the Technical Activities Committee of the IEEE
Dr. Sven Dietrich, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the Stevens Institute of Technology, has been elected Vice Chair for the IEEE Computer Society Technical Activities Committee. The Technical Activities Committee oversees the many task forces, technical committees, and technical councils of the Society. - August 15, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Employees Connect with Massachusetts’ Schools
Company Demonstrates Commitment to Community and Sustainability with Grant to Green Education Foundation (GEF) - August 15, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Anti-Abortion Group Targets the Iowa State Fair with Display of Large, Bloody Photos of Aborted Babies
Abortion billboard trucks hit the streets of Des Moines in a campaign to bring a powerful pro-life message to Iowa voters in advance of the November 6 elections. - August 12, 2012 - The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
Children of All Nations Launches New Latin American Adoption Program
Children of All Nations has opened a new adoption program in Honduras to continue finding forever families for the world's orphans. - August 12, 2012 - Children of All Nations
Shark Experts and Celebrities to be Auctioned Online During Shark Week
What do a shark attack victim, a model, a world-famous artist and a television host have in common? They all love sharks and each would like to sit down and have lunch or dinner (one-on-one) with you and show you why. More than 50 of the world’s top shark experts and celebrities are on the... - August 11, 2012 - Shark Research Institute
Top Shark Experts to be Auctioned Online During Discovery Channel's Shark Week
What do a shark attack victim, a model, a world-famous artist and a television host have in common? They all love sharks and each would like to sit down and have lunch or dinner (one-on-one) with you and explain why. More than 50 of the world’s top shark experts and celebrities are on the... - August 11, 2012 - Shark Research Institute
Stevens Researchers Make Seminal Contributions to Dynamic Wireless Technologies
IEEE Communications Society lists four Stevens papers among “Best Reading Topics in Cognitive Radio.” - August 10, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Website Launch for SocialPeer - Social Networking for Social Workers
SocialPeer is proud to announce the launch of their new website - Social Networking for Social Workers - A social networking site specifically designed to cater to the social welfare professional & educational communities. - August 09, 2012 - SocialPeer
Cost of Freedom Project Launches Voter Education Campaign
The Cost of Freedom Project has partnered with the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation’s Unity 2012 Voter Empowerment Campaign and The Andrew Goodman Foundation to educate voters about the new photo ID requirements. - August 08, 2012 - Cost of Freedom Project
Kickin' It Challenge Raises More Than $20,000 for the San Diego Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation
All funds will remain locally in San Diego thanks to San Diego’s first youth soccer tournament to benefit breast cancer research and support. - August 08, 2012 - Kickin’ It Challenge
Black Founders Brings the "Ideas are Worthless" Conference to San Francisco with Keynote Speaker Steve Blank
On September 6, 2012, Black Founders will bring their "Ideas are Worthless Conference" to San Francisco. Previously held in both New York City and Atlanta, the San Francisco conference continues the "Ideas are Worthless" theme which encourages tech entrepreneurs to rapidly move from idea to execution. - August 07, 2012 - Black Founders
OP Music House Partners with Macy’s for Seventh Annual “Shop For a Cause”
Macy’s will partner with OP Music House to invite customers to participate in Macy’s seventh annual “Shop for a Cause” charity shopping event. Macy’s 2012 Shop for a Cause will take place on August 25, 2012; customers can purchase tickets now from OP Music House. Macy’s Shop For A Cause is a unique one-day-only shopping event created to support local charities’ fundraising efforts, which have helped raised more than $42 million for charities across the country since 2006. - August 07, 2012 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Anti-Abortion Group Targets the Streets of Northern Virginia with Display of Large, Bloody Photos of Aborted Babies
"The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) will drive large box trucks bearing graphic images of first-trimester aborted babies on the public streets of Northern Virginia from Monday August 6 to Sunday August 12 in an effort to educate voters about preborn children and what abortion does to them. - August 06, 2012 - The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
Anti-Abortion Group Targets the Streets of Colorado Springs with Display of Large, Bloody Photos of Aborted Babies
"The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) will drive large box trucks bearing graphic images of first-trimester aborted babies on the public streets of Colorado Springs from Monday August 6 to Sunday August 12 in an effort to educate voters about preborn children and what abortion does to them. - August 06, 2012 - The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform
Adirondack Wilderness Foundation Awards Scholarship to Moriah Central School Graduate
Natasha Pratt, a graduating Senior at Moriah Central School is the 2012 recipient of the Adirondack Wilderness Foundations' Annual scholarship. - August 06, 2012 - American Society for the Protection of Nature