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Dr. Alexander Sutin of Stevens Elected Acoustical Society of America Fellow
Dr. Sutin develops acoustical underwater monitoring for port and harbor security. - November 10, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Building Peaceful Families Receives the 2011 Perry/Yonamine Unity Award
San Francisco 49ers Foundation recognizes Bay Area non-profit agency for their ongoing commitment to encouraging, supporting, and empowering the underserved. - November 10, 2011 - Building Peaceful Families
Alliance for Climate Education Reaches 1 Million High School Students
National leader in high school climate education surpasses major milestone in two years. - November 09, 2011 - ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Contracts with Terracare Associates to Provide Roadway Maintenance Services for Interstate-25 HOT Lanes Through Denver
Terracare Associates, LLC has been awarded the annual roadway maintenance contract for the Interstate-25 HOT (High Occupancy Traffic) lanes that run through Denver, Colorado. Opened in June 2006, the I-25 HOT lanes are traveled by nearly 300,000 vehicles per month. With a current population of 2.8... - November 09, 2011 - Terracare Associates
National Ladies Professional Group’s Los Angeles Chapter Announces Its Bi-Monthly Member Event at Working Village in Santa Monica on Sunday, November 13th
National Ladies Professional Group, a public benefit organization focused on empowering women professionally and individually, will host the Los Angeles chapter bi-monthly event on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011. The event will introduce their plan for future Philanthropy efforts and leave ample time for networking. - November 08, 2011 - National Ladies Professional Group
Wildlife Management Company Gives to Children in Need This Holiday Season
A All Animal Control's Corporate Office is sponsoring two programs to help children in need this holiday season. Operation Christmas Child is a program that sends millions of shoe boxes filled with small toys, school supplies, hygiene items or other items like hard candy, lollipops, mints,... - November 06, 2011 - A All Animal Control
Start a New Christmas Tree Tradition, Without the Pine Needle Mess
Start a new Christmas Tree tradition, without the pine needle mess. Do something different this Christmas. Why chop down a pine tree to decorate, then die in a couple of weeks – start a new tradition and plant native trees with Greenfleet instead. Environmental charity Greenfleet plants... - November 05, 2011 - Greenfleet Australia
Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration Set for December 7
Human rights must be more than a dream. - November 05, 2011 - United for Human Rights
Rapid Spectrum Sensing for Cognitive Radio
Dr. Hongbin Li of Stevens Institute of Technology Wins Outstanding Paper Award at IEEE Africon 2011. - November 05, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Denver Wildlife Management Office Reaches 10-Year Milestone
In October, A All Animal Control of Denver owners, Todd and Kelly Grose, signed the papers to renew their franchise contract for another ten years. The Grose’s bought the A All Animal Control Denver office in October 2001; providing service to Aurora, Denver, Boulder, Littleton, Centennial,... - November 04, 2011 - A All Animal Control
New Hires at San Diego Surfrider Chapter Enable "Engaged Activism"
With an eye towards engaging more volunteers and activists, the Surfrider Foundation added two new staff positions to the San Diego Chapter earlier this year, and has seen an immense amount of growth during that time. "Engaged activism" is our goal says Sarah Adams, Chapter Chair. "We are looking to help our grassroots members engage in defending and conserving our coastal environments in as many ways as possible." - November 03, 2011 - Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter
Nevada Women's Philanthropy Grants Salvation Army of Southern Nevada $325,000
Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) elected to award its $325,000 2011 grant to Salvation Army of Southern Nevada. SA will use the money to re-roof and rehabilitate the 12,500 square-foot emergency overnight shelter at its five-acre Owens Campus. - November 02, 2011 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Leading African American Marriage and Parenting Site Teams Up with Black and Missing Foundation Inc to Bring Awareness to Missing Persons of Color
Lamar and Ronnie Tyler, Co-Founders of Black and Married With Kids (BMWK), the largest African American marriage and parenting site on the web, today announced a partnership with Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAM FI) in an effort to help find and bring to attention the thousands of missing... - November 01, 2011 - Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.
Local Citizens Initiate Global Awakening Movement to Make a Difference in the Lives of Orphaned Children in Africa
The Potters Village: Pilot Program Bringing Sustainable Living to the Children of Ghana. - November 01, 2011 - Glorious Being Center
Stevens Professor David J. Cappelleri Selected for National Academy of Engineering Symposium
One of 65 young engineering educators selected to participate in curriculum development workshop. - October 30, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
3,000 Insect Scientists Coming to Reno, NV, Nov 13-16, 2011
The Entomological Society of America invites journalists from accredited news organizations and public information officers to register for a complimentary press pass to Entomology 2011, the largest insect science meeting in the world, in Reno, NV, Nov 13-16, 2011. - October 30, 2011 - Entomological Society of America
RAFI Holds Moonwalk to Advocate Breast Cancer Awareness
In observance of Breast Awareness Month in October, the Eduardo J. Aboitiz Cancer Center (EJACC) of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) held the 8th annual “Moonwalk: A Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness” last Oct. 18. - October 29, 2011 - Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc
Georgia Educators Explore Green Schools at U.S. Green Building Council - Georgia Chapter’s High Performance, Healthy Schools Summit Nov. 3-4
At the High Performance, Healthy Schools Summit representatives from over 25 school districts, private schools and higher education institutions will learn about green schools through workshops on energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor air quality, recycling and waste management, and environmental integrated curriculum. Top Georgia companies committed to sustainability and education have partnered with the USGBC-GA to sponsor the event and provide scholarships for schools. - October 28, 2011 - U.S. Green Building Council - Georgia Chapter
BanAmnestyNow.com Calls on 1,000,000th American to Sign Pledge Against Amnesty for Illegal Aliens
Since their founding, BanAmnestyNow.com ("BAN") has worked hard to raise awareness of the dangers of granting amnesty to illegal aliens criminally residing in the United States. BAN's petition is closing in on their 1,000,000th signature, and they call on Americans to join this effort. - October 28, 2011 - Conservatives Lead & Ban Amnesty Now
BanAmnestyNow.Com Calls for Presidential Candidates to Clarify Positions on Illegal Immigration
America's fastest growing conservative, grassroots anti-illegal immigration organization today called for presidential candidates of all parties to clarify their position on illegal immigration. - October 27, 2011 - Conservatives Lead & Ban Amnesty Now
Stop the Traffic in Humans by the Network for Peace
Network for Peace honors Media 4 Humanity and their founder, former TV reporter Melanie Siben, for their work to eradicate child trafficking in the United States. Media 4 Humanity attracts student interns from all over the country. More than 250 undergraduate and graduate students have undergone a rigorous internship program that prepares them to be leaders in the fight against modern-day slavery. Event details: October 26th at 6:30-9PM at Marymount School, Fifth Av at 84 St in NY. - October 26, 2011 - Network for Peace
WETSU Men's Division Presents “A Day to Make a Difference” in Support of Wind Youth Services
WETSU Men’s Division is supporting Wind Youth Services as the annual “A Day to Make a Difference” event by gathering members of the community to renovate and update the Wind facilities on Saturday, October 29th. Wind provides shelter and training for homeless teens in Sacramento. - October 26, 2011 - WETSU
Hanahan Mayor to Speak at Vigil for Victims of Anti-Gay Bullying
We Are Family hosts the second annual "It Gets Better, Charleston" candle light vigil to raise awareness of anti-gay bullying and to prevent suicides among LGBT teens. - October 26, 2011 - We Are Family
After Not Guilty Verdict, Abuse Survivor is Featured in BBC Documentary, Signs Book Deal
A Florida woman, Stacey M. Kananen, is featured in a new BBC documentary on child abuse. Kananen—whose incredible story of abuse, betrayal, murder and survival will be published by Berkley Books—was found not guilty in 2010 of her mother’s murder. The BBC discovered her through... - October 22, 2011 - Amnesty for Abuse
Solar Home Tour by Southern Nevada Chapter of American Solar Energy Society
This event offers you the opportunity to tour innovative green homes and buildings to see how you can use solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies to reduce monthly utility bills and help tackle climate change. - October 22, 2011 - Solar NV
PV Racking LLC Awarded $50,000 from BFTP
PV Racking LLC announced today the approval of a $50,000 investment from the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA’s Technology Commercialization fund to continue developing and promoting their innovative new “no clamps” solar racking system. - October 20, 2011 - PV Racking LLC
Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. Reunites Missing 4 Yr. Old Jhada Clarke with Mother
Black and Missing Foundation, Inc. (BAM FI) announced today that missing four-year-old, Jhada Clarke, has been found safe and reunited with her mother. Jhada is BAM FI's 50th recovery since its inception. "We rejoice each time we can assist a family member in locating their missing loved... - October 19, 2011 - Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.
The AWARE/OWARE Project: African Art Collectives Adapt Ancient Game to Promote Female Empowerment
The AWARE/OWARE Project: Six South African art collectives adapt an ancient game to promote female empowerment. - October 19, 2011 - Art Works for Change
Tickets Still Available for Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center’s Fundraising Spay-ghetti Dinner October 23
Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center, Riverside, CA, is hosting a $10 per person spaghetti dinner October 23 to raise money for its Lifeline Spay/Neuter Subsidy Program which assists low-income pet owners living in the city of Riverside. - October 19, 2011 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Fort Worth Animal Control Office Under New Ownership
A All Animal Control is pleased to announce Vincent Flores has bought the Fort Worth location from the previous owners and was open for business on October 15, 2011. A All Animal Control of Fort Worth will be providing Fort Worth, Frisco, Irving, South Lake, Flower Mound, and surrounding areas with... - October 18, 2011 - A All Animal Control
The Arc of Luzerne County Announces Director of Program Development and Marketing
The Arc of Luzerne County announces the recent addition Karla Porter, Director of Program Development and Marketing, to its staff. - October 16, 2011 - The Arc of Luzerne County
Stevens Mass Spectrometry Reveals Evolution of Insect Biochemistry
Dr. Attygalle provides new insight into how certain parasites locate host ants. - October 15, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
National Ladies Professional Group Charters a San Francisco Chapter
National Ladies Professional Group, a public benefit organization that empowers women professionally and individually, launches a chapter in the San Francisco Bay Area today. The new chapter President, Ada Del Rosso, and Vice President, Christine Tomeo, will head up this effort in conjunction with the National Office to establish NLPG’s second chapter. - October 14, 2011 - National Ladies Professional Group
2011 American Solar Energy Society Houston Solar Tour and Green Energy Fair
Each year HREG and the Houston Solar Tour showcases solar electric systems along with other forms of renewable energy. This year's tour also showcases one of Houston's growing collections of solar powered buildings. Visit your choice of 17 different projects to learn what renewable energy is all... - October 14, 2011 - Houston Renewable Energy Group
Local Doctors Head to Guatemala with Humanity First
Team of Physicians traveling to Guatemala to perform as many free surgeries and eye exams. - October 14, 2011 - Humanity First
Famed Chef and Author Greg Atkinson to Speak at Eat Local Now Dinner Event
Star chef and author Greg Atkinson is the featured speaker at the 8th Annual Eat Local Now! dinner, a fundraiser for groups working to encourage our local food systems: Seattle Good Business Network, CoolMom and Sustainable West Seattle. Themed “Eat Good Food,” the dinner will be held... - October 13, 2011 - Eat Local Now!
NAWBO Greater Raleigh Launches Social Media Seminar Series
The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Greater Raleigh announces a new three-part seminar series focused on helping business owners take advantage of social media. The NAWBO Social Media seminar series meets once a month for three months beginning in October. The seminar series... - October 08, 2011 - NAWBO Greater Raleigh
Embedded Nanotechnology Devices for Monitoring National Infrastructure
Stevens engineers have demonstrated PZT nanofiber devices for use as embedded sensors. - October 08, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Planning Underway for Tennessee’s Human Rights Day Celebration
The planning for Tennessee’s Human Rights Day celebration has begun. - October 08, 2011 - United for Human Rights
Celebrities STOMP Out Bullying
STOMP Out Bullying™ announces bullying prevention activities to raise awareness during October, National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. - October 07, 2011 - Love Our Children USA
Optimizing Offshore Wind Energy Funded by DoE
Stevens Institute of Technology receives a Department of Energy grant to make wind a more viable solution for America's energy needs. - October 07, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. Charles Hamner to Receive North Carolina Award for Public Service
Chairman of the Hamner Institutes’ Board Of Directors is Among Six to Receive State’s Most Prestigious Civilian Accolade - October 07, 2011 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
AmpleHarvest.org Announced as Winner of the Glynwood “2011 Wave of the Future” Award
Nationwide hunger/nutrition initiative enabling thousands of food pantries to receive excess garden produce to be honored at awards ceremony in New York City. - October 06, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
Dr. Chi-Cheng Huang to Speak at Kaya Children International Celebration and Fundraising Dinner
Local non-profit Kaya Children International will host its first celebration and fundraiser dinner on Thursday, October 13, 2011. The evening will include cocktails at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m. a raffle, a musical presentation, and an address from keynote speaker Dr. Chi-Cheng Huang. - October 06, 2011 - Kaya Children International
Chris Ridabock, Energy Advantage’s President and COO, Recognized by the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance for His Contributions
Chris Ridabock, President and COO of Energy Advantage, was recognized by the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA) for his long-time support and efforts in bringing new companies from across the globe to the GTA. - October 06, 2011 - Energy Advantage Inc.
QUWF Strongly Supports Ruffed Grouse Restocking in Missouri
The critical condition of the ruffed grouse population in Missouri requires immediate actions from multiple sources and the MDC. - October 05, 2011 - Quail & Upland Wildlife Federation
Lindsay Wagner's "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" Hawaiian Retreat
Join Lindsay Wagner for a spectacular week-long "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart" on the magical island of Hawaii. - October 03, 2011 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
The Ozone Hole Reaches South America
The Ozone hole has reached land and population areas in Argentina, Chile and The Falkland Islands. - October 01, 2011 - The Ozone Hole Inc.
National Ladies Professional Group Launches Mentoring Program
National Ladies Professional Group, a public benefit organization that empowers women professionally and individually, launches its mentoring program and invites ladies of all experience levels from all industries to participate. - October 01, 2011 - National Ladies Professional Group
Houston Housing Authority is Awarded $980,000 to Provide Supportive Services for Low Income Houstonians
The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) was awarded $983,357 in competitive grants by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funds will help the Agency provide self-sufficiency training and supportive services to public housing residents. The Houston Housing Authority is the... - October 01, 2011 - Houston Housing Authority