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Jeffrey Epstein, Science Philanthropist, Organizes a Global Doomsday Conference
Jeffrey Epstein, science philanthropist, organizes a global Doomsday conference to identify the greatest threats to the Earth. - April 05, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
Red Power Divas Half Marathon Training Begins Saturday, May 5th; Membership Tops 1,100 as Team Races Toward the San Jose Rock ‘n’ Roll Finish Line
The Red Power Divas walking/running support group kicks off its sixth training season on Saturday, May 5th. With no fees to join and no fund raising required, the team is now more than 1,100 members strong. People of all ages, shapes, sizes, and fitness levels are invited to join the team at Campbell Park (Campbell, California) at 7:30 a.m. for orientation on May 5th. - April 05, 2012 - Building Peaceful Families
Roller Coaster Zip Line Launches in the U.S.
The AvatarOne, Eco-Adventure Technologies’ (E.A.T.) roller-coaster zip line, will be making its U.S. launch at Florida EcoSafaris next month. Florida EcoSafaris is located at Forever Florida, an eco-tourism attraction in St. Cloud, Florida. They will be launching four new rides on April 6,... - April 04, 2012 - Eco Adventure Technologies
Ugly Global Water Crisis Gets a Makeover from ThirstTees
Diseased water and poor sanitation are getting a little cleaner with the help of ThirstTees, a clothing line urging everyone to “Wear Water.” - April 04, 2012 - ThirstTees
Dr. EH Yang's Research Team Awarded with NSF Grant on Pioneering Microfluidics Innovation
Digital microfluidics creates a lab-on-a-chip, enabling portable at-home medical tests. - April 04, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event in North Canton
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. - April 03, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
13 Year Old Baseball Player Making a Difference
Since his 2010 little league season, Elliot, now 13 years old, has raised more than $10,000 for the Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital Child Life Program. Elliot’s slogan is “For The Kids!” - April 03, 2012 - FTK "For The Kids!" Baseball Charity
Houston Housing Authority Receives Funding from HUD to Fight Homelessness Among Veterans
The Houston Housing Authority was awarded $890,000 by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide permanent housing to Houston’s homeless veterans. The funding will allow HHA to administer an additional 150 vouchers through its HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing... - April 01, 2012 - Houston Housing Authority
Wolfe’s Neck Farm Springs into Action with the Annual Spring Gala Dinner and Auction
Every spring the Wolfe’s Neck Farm Spring Gala and Auction is held as a major fundraising event supporting the organization’s mission. This year the Gala will be held Saturday, May 7th at the Harraseeket Inn in Freeport from 5:30–10:00pm. The lead sponsor for the event is Bath Savings Institution and Bath Savings Trust Company. The evening will feature a silent auction, a four-course dinner featuring locally-grown foods, and a live auction. - March 31, 2012 - Wolfe's Neck Farm
Science Philanthropist, Jeffrey Epstein, Convenes a Conference of Nobel Laureates to Define Gravity
Twenty one of the world’s top physicists, including three Nobel Laureates, opened a symposium on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands to debate the essence of gravity and a unified gravity theory. - March 29, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
New Gondwana Lodge at Namibia’s Northern Border
Situated 12 km west of Rundu, Hakusembe River Lodge makes for the perfect stopover on the way into Caprivi and to the Victoria Falls. The river scenery forms a delightful contrast to the bush savannah, semi-desert and desert in the rest of the country. - March 29, 2012 - Gondwana Collection Namibia
Art for Autism
A silent art auction and informative presentation to benefit The Friendship Network for Children. The Friendship Network for Children is a non-profit mental health organization that provides counseling, groups and advocacy for children and teens with Autism. - March 29, 2012 - The Friendship Network for Children
MaleSurvivor Responds to Reports That in 1998 Sandusky Labelled "Likely Pedophile"
MaleSurvivor Advisory Board Chairman Richard Gartner issues a statement reacting to the news that in 1998 Dr. Alycia Chambers, a psychologist who looked into allegations of abuse made against Jerry Sandusky, found his behavior "fit the profile" of a likely pedophile. - March 28, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Humanity First Celebrates World Water Day 2012
Every year on March 22, World Water Day is celebrated by all United Nations member countries and organizations as a reminder that access to clean drinking water is one of the fundamental human rights. Humanity First volunteers, donors and supporters came together on March 22, 2012 with a renewed... - March 28, 2012 - Humanity First
Reeling from Funding Cuts Coalition of Housing Agencies Requests Immediate Relief from HUD
In an unprecedented move, a group of Housing Authorities from across the nation sent a joint letter asking HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan to cut costly red tape that the Housing Authorities say are making it impossible to keep critical housing programs running. “When the federal government... - March 28, 2012 - Houston Housing Authority
Child Safety Event Announced in New Orleans Area
Take advantage of the same machine that the FBI uses. Parents get a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life saving safety information. - March 28, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
"Get Blue" – National Effort to Educate America During April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April marks the 29th anniversary of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to child abuse education, awareness and prevention activities. To observe National Child Abuse Prevention month, Love Our Children USA, (a national organization headquartered in New York whose mission is to... - March 27, 2012 - Love Our Children USA
Dr. Henry Du Elected SPIE Fellow
Professor Du's interdisciplinary fiber-optic sensing research advances applications in environmental monitoring, medical diagnosis and energy production - March 25, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Enable America Names Five Winners in Tampa Bay Lightning Contest to Honor Disabled Veterans and Wounded Warriors
Five disabled veterans have been chosen as winners in Enable America’s “Fan of the Game” contest, which was held in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The five will be honored in a series of events this weekend, including the Lightning’s game Saturday night against... - March 24, 2012 - Enable America
Seneca South Carolina Welcomes Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event
Same advanced technology that the FBI uses. Parents receive a lifetime set of digital fingerprints a form ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. 3rd Annual Eggstravaganza Saturday 10am – 3pm Bring your camera and Easter basket for a day filled with fun activities for the entire family. All proceeds benefit Collins Home & Family Ministries. - March 24, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Nashville Amnesty Chapter Hosts Third Annual Human Rights Conference
The Nashville Chapter of Amnesty International is gearing up for its third annual conference on April 7th to discuss key human rights issues. - March 23, 2012 - Nashville Amnesty
Office of Naval Research Continues Funding for Innovative Research in Unmanned Naval Vessels
ACCeSS collaborators push the boundaries of naval technology and education. - March 23, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Kids Have a Blast at Science Fair
Students with autism spectrum disorders at The HeartShare School hold their annual science fair. - March 23, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Boys and Men Healing Film Screenings at Penn State
Penn State will host two screenings of Boys and Men Healing, a leading documentary produced by Big Voice Pictures about the affects of male child sexual abuse and the importance of healing, speaking out, and advocating for ending the cycle of the sexual abuse of boys. This event is hosted by Penn State University. - March 22, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
President Santos: Graduation for the Extreme Poor a Hallmark of Government’s Social Policy
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos speaks about the need for programs, among them Fundación Capital's Graduation Project, directed at the country's poorest citizens at a social innovation forum in Bogotá, Colombia. - March 22, 2012 - Fundación Capital
OCA Calls for Thorough Investigation Into the Alleged Shooting Deaths of Teenage Girls
The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) is deeply concerned about the alleged shooting deaths of children by the police. The OCA has taken note of the alleged circumstances under which 16 year old Vanessa Kirkland of Greenwich Town was killed last night, March 20, as well as the death of... - March 21, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
Nominate a Local Hero for the Golden Grandmothers Award
Building Peaceful Families today issued a call for nominations for the 7th Annual Golden Grandmothers Recognition Award. A Golden Grandmother is a woman who has taken on the role of full-time parent to raise her own grandchildren. Nominations are due on or before Friday, April 6, 2012. The 50 grandmothers selected will be honored at a special awards luncheon on Friday, May 11, 2012. - March 21, 2012 - Building Peaceful Families
New General Counsel to Join Houston Housing Authority
The Houston Housing Authority has appointed Houston native, Karen Miniex as its new General Counsel. Miniex joined the Housing Authority on March 12 after owning her own law firm, which specialized in civil litigation including real estate and construction litigation. She brings a wealth of... - March 21, 2012 - Houston Housing Authority
GEF Institute’s Virtual Tour Highlights Online Sustainability Courses and Certification
Sustainability education available online for professional development or academic credit. - March 21, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
PV Racking Announces Partnership with SolarDock
PV Racking is proud to announce a strategic partnership with SolarDock of Wilmington, Delaware to expand opportunities within the solar racking industry for both companies while simultaneously providing more racking options to solar installers. - March 21, 2012 - PV Racking LLC
Friends of Captive Animals to Celebrate Milestone Anniversary with Local and National Animal Issue Speakers
Celebrating 5 years of changing lives of captive animals with speakers on animal issues. - March 21, 2012 - Friends of Captive Animals (FOCA)
St. Louis Area Welcomes Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event
High tech unit like the FBI uses. Families get a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and a form ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. - March 20, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Peggy Robles-Alvarado to Perform at 2012 Womyn Warrior Banquet
Puerto Rican and Dominican published poet and educator, Peggy Robles-Alvarado is scheduled to perform at Casa Atabex Aché’s 2012 Womyn Warrior Banquet: “Rebirth of a Queen” on April 28, 2012. One of Peggy Robles-Alvarado’s most poignant and powerful works is her... - March 20, 2012 - Casa Atabex Aché
Black Founders Kicks Off the "Ideas are Worthless" Conference in NYC
Black Founders will host the "Ideas are Worthless" Conference, an event to inspire, educate, and connect the burgeoning startup culture in New York, and address the digital gap in tech and the black community. - March 19, 2012 - Black Founders
Reaching Our Goal Provide Sports Teams and School Groups with Easy, Quick, and Profitable Fundraiser
Reaching Our Goal is a fundraising solution for schools and youth organizations that need money quickly, but don’t want to sell products. - March 18, 2012 - Reaching Our Goal
Humanity First USA Donates $14,000 to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency at New York "Dine for Humanity" Event
Humanity First USA presented a check of $14,000 to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) at the New York “Dine for Humanity” fundraising dinner on Wednesday, May 7, 2012. Richard Wright, the Director of UNRWA, accepted the check from Humanity First USA Operations Director... - March 17, 2012 - Humanity First
Enable America Announces Community Partnership with Regions Bank in Support of Disabled Veterans and Wounded Warriors
Enable America, the Tampa-based nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing employment opportunities for disabled persons, including disabled veterans and wounded warriors, announced today that Regions Bank has become a community partner in the mission to advance this goal. “Regions Bank... - March 17, 2012 - Enable America
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Promotes “Fix a Leak Week” with Viral Video
Fix a Leak Week is March 12 – 18, 2012 - March 17, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Free Child Safety Days in Waco with Operation Kidsafe
Latest all digital equipment will be on site. Same type that is used by the FBI. - March 17, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Kansas City Welcomes Operation Kidsafe Free Kids Safety Event
Same unit that the FBI uses. Parents a lifetime set of digital fingerprints a form ready to hand to law enforcement. - March 16, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Launches New Website
Sustainability Education and Professional Development Even Easier to Find and Implement - March 16, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
EAA’s 2012 International Art Contest "One Small Change"
EAA is hosting the 2012 International Art Contest - One Small Change. The registration opens on April 2 - May 2. - March 15, 2012 - Environment Action Association
Celebrities Coming to Support HeartShare’s Spring Gala
Who: HeartShare Human Services of New York What: 2012 Spring Gala and Auction When: Thursday, March 22, 2012; Reception: 5:30 pm, Presentation of Awards: 7 pm Where: New York Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, at 45th Street, New York, NY Scheduled to Attend: Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominee Tony... - March 15, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
GEF Institute Announces Sustainability Concepts Certification
New Certification in Sustainability Offers Credit Bearing Online Courses - March 14, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Cooperation is a Major Force for Evolution
Martin Novak, Professor of Biology and Mathematics Harvard University and Director of the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard, still believes that cooperation is a major force for evolution. His controversial book, Super Cooperators, was published this time last year and will be published as a series in the UK's Daily Telegraph. - March 12, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
Cosumnes Park and Recreation District Contracts with Terracare Associates to Provide Landscape Maintenance Services
Terracare Associates LLC has been awarded the city landscape maintenance project for Cosumnes Community Services District, located in Elk Gove, California. Elk Grove is a suburb of Sacramento located ten miles south of downtown. The city was incorporated in 2000 with a population of over 153,000 and is said to be one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. - March 11, 2012 - Terracare Associates
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences to Present at 2012 Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting
Expert Scientists for Leading Health Sciences Institute to Present 40-Plus Topics at SOT 51s Annual Meeting & ToxExpo in San Francisco - March 11, 2012 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Z-Day 2012 Hosted by the Zeitgeist Movement SA on 17th March at Adelaide University
The Zeitgeist Movement’s annual flagship event hosts a series of thought-provoking presentations and lectures from academics and experts in the fields of economic, environmental and social sustainability to inspire and empower the desire for change that lies in the hearts of so many. The aim of the event is to focus on practical solutions that are viable right now, and easily accessible to ordinary people. - March 11, 2012 - The Zeitgeist Movement South Australia
The 6th Annual State of Environmental Justice in America Conference Announces New Program and Seeks Advisory Board
In his first inaugural, President Clinton said that “to renew America, we must be bold… We must invest more in our own people, in their jobs, in their future,…And we must do so in a world in which we must compete for every opportunity.” The 6th Annual State of Environmental Justice in America Conference is set to embody his comments through a new program initiative iImpact STEM®. - March 10, 2012 - State of Environmental Justice in America Conference
Nonprofit Mobile Fitness Academy Hits the Street to Fight Childhood Obesity
Daddy’s Girl – is pleased to announce their 2012 Spring Fitness Academy school tour, benefiting father – daughters in the Washington, D.C area. - March 08, 2012 - Daddy's Girl