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Enable America Endorses President's Plan to Improve Employment for People with Disabilities
Enable America, a non-profit devoted to improving employment for disabled veterans and others with disabilities, is applauding new initiatives announced by President Barack Obama, that will open new opportunities for employment. - October 10, 2009 - Enable America
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) Launches Largest Educational Online Community
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) has launched its new website, which features the largest school-based online educational community of all time. - October 10, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Putting an End to School Violence
Love Our Children USA speaks out on school violence which is a national crisis. - October 09, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
GVI. Volunteer Abroad 365 Days a Year. Even 25th December.
The festive season come December 25th does not always have to be about turkey, tinsel, stuffing and stress. If you have ever thought of giving it a miss but never quite managed, then GVI are ready to make this a reality… - October 09, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Grey Wolves Hunted Again - from Endangered to Fair Game
With the judicial decision to allow the controlled hunting of Grey Wolves, hunters and townspeople take action. And they have more than pitchforks and torches. - October 07, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
BITS - Pilani Based Start-Up Launches Green Citizens Network - Greencitizens.net
The Green Citizens Network: www.greencitizens.net has officially been launched on the 2nd October '09. It’s an initiative by First Carbon (www.firstcarbon.org), a BITS - Pilani based consultancy start-up providing climate change advisory services to its clients. - October 05, 2009 - First Carbon
Questions About Wild Turkey Presence Continue
These questions are relevant and timely, as next week, the USGS is holding a conference in Flagstaff, Arizona, entitled, Collaborative Conservation in Rapidly Changing Landscapes. - October 03, 2009 - Quality Parks
World Vision’s Hirsch Assumes Global Ambassador Role
Dean R. Hirsch, stepping down as president and CEO of World Vision International, will become the organisation’s global ambassador, beginning October 1. Hirsch, who joined World Vision in 1976, will represent the organisation at various meetings, events and other engagements. He will be... - October 02, 2009 - World Vision US
Florence Reed is the Latest Subject of Robert Shetterly's Ongoing Series Americans Who Tell the Truth
Reed, Founder and President of the Maine-based environmental non-profit Sustainable Harvest International, is the latest American to grace the pages of Robert Shetterly's book and series Americans Who Tell the Truth. Her portrait was also selected as part of a Sustainability Show at Maine's College of the Atlantic. - October 01, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
Sustainable Harvest International Receives Highest Rating from Charity Navigator for Fourth Consecutive Year
Sustainable Harvest International, a Maine-based environmental nonprofit, has received Charity Navigator's highest rating four years in a row, an achievement shared with only 7 percent of charities nationwide. - October 01, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
EOS Remediation Expands International Sales and Marketing Network to the Netherlands
EOS Remediation, LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced technologies for groundwater restoration, and QM Environmental Services Ltd. announce today that they have signed an agreement whereby QM Environmental Services will provide sales and marketing services for the EOS® family of... - September 30, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Governor Bev Perdue Honorary Co-Host of Enable America Event in Raleigh
North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue will be honorary co-host of Enable America's celebration of Disability Mentoring Day, to be held in Raleigh on October 21. Enable America is a non-profit devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities. - September 30, 2009 - Enable America
Celebrities STOMP Out Bullying with Love Our Children USA
Love Our Children USA announced that NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proclaiming October 5th Blue Shirt Day to signify the importance of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week, October 4th – 10th. - September 29, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
Home Energy Audit the First Step for Reducing Homeowner's Energy Costs
Many homeowners think new windows, more insulation or an upgraded furnace should be the first step toward making their home more energy efficient—but it’s not. According to Pro Energy Consultants, the first step should always be a home energy audit. A customized, diagnostic home energy audit will evaluate a building’s performance and pinpoint which improvements will be the most cost-effective for maximizing a home’s energy efficiency. - September 29, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Learning in the 21st Century Featured at Learning Disabilities Conference
"Learning in the 21st Century" is the theme of this year’s Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) of Michigan Conference. Lynell Burmark, Ph.D. and Christopher M. Lee, Ph.D. are the featured keynotes at this annual conference along with a one-day symposium on Universal Design in Learning (UDL), and a day- long Teen Transitions strand. UDL and access to education will take center stage. - September 27, 2009 - Learning Disabilities Association of Michigan
Australian Patent Validates EOS Remediation’s Strong Foundation of Intellectual Property
EOS Remediation, LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced technologies for groundwater restoration, announced that the Australian Patent Office (IP Australia) has awarded a patent to Solutions-IES. This patent, AU # 782548, is for groundwater bioremediation using emulsified oils. EOS... - September 27, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Progress Energy Joins Enable America in North Carolina Expansion
Enable America, the non-profit devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is expanding operations in Raleigh and North Carolina. Progress Energy, which has been proactive in supporting and developing a diverse workforce, is joining Enable America as their official local partner. - September 26, 2009 - Enable America
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center Goes the Extra Miles to Maximize Animals’ Chances for Better Lives
The Riverside (CA) Humane Society pairs with service dog, breed rescue and animal sanctuary organizations to find the best homes and care for pets. - September 22, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Canada Remains Static in Global Attractiveness for Renewables
Canada remains the ninth most attractive country in the world for renewable energies, according to the latest global analysis by Ernst & Young. It scored 55 points on the ‘all renewables’ index in the August assessment, behind a rating of 70 for first-place United States and 66 for... - September 20, 2009 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Enable America Supports Disability Mentoring Day
Enable America, the non-profit devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is supporting and encouraging all businesses to participate in Disability Mentoring Day, held each October. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the program. Hillsborough County's event will be held on October 22. - September 19, 2009 - Enable America
Enable America Expands Operations in Raleigh, North Carolina
Enable America, the non-profit devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is expanding operations in Raleigh, North Carolina. A number of prominent Raleigh businesses have agreed to take part in the organization's employee mentoring programs. - September 17, 2009 - Enable America
41 Habitat-NYC Families to Receive Keys to New Affordable, Eco-Friendly Homes in Ocean Hill-Brownsville, Brooklyn as Historic Habitat-NYC Complex is Completed
41 low-income New York City families to receive keys to their new affordable homes in a joyful celebration in Ocean Hill-Brownsville, Brooklyn. - September 16, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity - New York City
Fred Smilek Turns the Silver Screen Green
Fred Smilek calls his creative community to action to help contribute to the first Green Theatre. - September 16, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
Pittsboro Animal Refuge Adoption Event to Offer ‘World’s Best’ Pizza
Come enjoy a world-famous culinary treat, “La Pizza Di Pulcinella” during a very special animal adoption event on Saturday, October 17 from 1-6 pm. - September 16, 2009 - The Goathouse Refuge
Fred Smilek Wants Your Garbage for His Art Project
Fred Smilek feels that One man’s trash is another man’s treasure but turn that trash into art and it becomes a life saving, habitat preserving monument. - September 16, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
100 Churches for Stephen’s Table
Stephen's Table continued its campaign Saturday morning at Wesley Chapel, calling for 100 churches to change the face of justice in Chattanooga. The project is establishing a large network of churches, organizations to systematically reach out to prisoners and assist them in making decisions that improve their incarceration experience and help to reduce failures during the reentry process. - September 15, 2009 - CEi
Students Can Create Their Own "Green Stimulus Package" Through Social Networking
Website is a new platform where students can help shape their own futures - September 13, 2009 - GoGreenstudents
Recession Doesn’t Dampen Corporations’ Desire to Give Back; International Non-Profit Reports Increased Donations Despite Economy
Despite the recession, there is some good news on the economic front - a Maine-based international non profit reports increased donations from its Corporate Sponsors over the last several years. Here's how, and why, some companies choose to give back at a time when most other companies are cutting back. - September 11, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
World Vision Sounds Alarm as Kenya Faces Drought, Hunger Crisis
Nearly 4 million people lack food; aid organization only able to reach 400,000 with current funding "The situation is only going to get worse this month," relief director warns World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their... - September 10, 2009 - World Vision US
Gogreenstudents.com Opens Charter Membership to Students Around the World
Website is a new climate-change information and social networking site for students in grade school through graduate school. - September 08, 2009 - GoGreenstudents
West Java Earthquake Destruction Worse Than Earlier Thought, Aid Group Warns
While the current death toll is relatively small compared to the Jogjakarta quake of 2006 (when 6,000 people died), this quake’s physical damages were almost as bad. The Jogjakarta quake only hit two districts, but the West Java disaster has devastated Tasikmalaya, Garut, Banjar, Bandung,... - September 06, 2009 - World Vision US
Reduce Your Community's Risk from Wildfires: a New Publication Offered by Quality Parks Improves the Way We Respond to Fire Disasters
Sunrise Fire is a new kind of science & fiction; that which takes place on our planet, and is based on conservation biology and speculative chaos theory. A transformative story, you will be better prepared for all emergency situations. - September 06, 2009 - Quality Parks
Camping Labor Day Weekend? Mosquitoes May Invade More Than Your Tent as Leading Wi-Fi Provider Partners with End Malaria Campaign
As campers flock to the outdoors this Labor Day weekend, they may be surprised when mosquitoes show up on their computer screen as well as outside their tent. Vacationers in 775 campgrounds across 48 states will see a 30-second video prior to accessing the Internet, featuring a buzzing noise,... - September 05, 2009 - World Vision US
GoGreenStudents.com is a New Student Driven Social Network to Help Green the Campuses of the World
GoGreenStudents.com combines the power on a social networking site with a green educational theme. They are specially designed for all Students to create a grassroots movement and take action today for a sustainable future. - September 05, 2009 - GoGreenstudents
Fred Smilek and the Society to Save Endangered Species Get Haute Tempered at Animal Cruelty
The Society to Save Endangered Species is fierce when it comes to protecting animals. Mr. Smilek found it only natural to bring that ferocity to the runway. - September 04, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
Ecomiki4kids - Free Week's Trial on the Games and Puzzle Website for Kids with an Educational and Environmental Twist
Ecomiki4kids is the fun and innovative online games website for four to 11 year olds that teaches them how to "save the planet" and about the rainforest and arctic through online games, puzzles and activities while keeping them safe online with no advertising or links to outside websites is offering new members a free trial of it's premium areas. - September 03, 2009 - Ecomiki4kids
Fulton Elementary PTA Becomes First Carbonfund.org CarbonFree® Green PTA Partner in America
The Fulton Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) announced that it has become the first CarbonFree® Green PTA in America by partnering with Carbonfund.org. “We are very proud to join CarbonFree® Partner companies and organizations like Discovery Communications, Avis,... - September 03, 2009 - Carbonfund.org
Stevens Faculty Assist NTSB in Hudson Mid-Air Collision Analysis
Faculty at Stevens assisted the National Transportation Safety Board and were an integral part in the analysis and recovery efforts of the Hudson Mid-Air Collision that happened on August 8th, 2009. - September 03, 2009 - Stevens Institute of Technology
International Feng Shui Guild Connections Ezine Makes Feng Shui Accessible to Everyone
Connections - Free Online Magazine Covers a Variety of Feng Shui Topics - September 02, 2009 - IFSG
Home Energy Audit Can Uncover Energy-Usage Inefficiencies, Says New Hillsborough-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Jim Neri recently opened his home energy auditing business in the Hillsborough-area this month. Vows to help homeowners go green, save energy and reduce their energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Home Energy Audit Gives Homeowners "Biggest Bang for Their Buck," Says New Greenville-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Drayton Gaillard recently opened his home energy auditing business in Greenville and Spartanburg counties. Now that utility bills have increased, he’s seeing more and more homeowners wanting to do all they can to save energy and reduce their energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Home Energy Audit Provides a Home Energy Efficiency Education, Says New Dayton-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultants Franchise Owner Matt Eckerle recently opened his home energy auditing business in the Dayton area. Audit offers an objective analysis of a home’s energy efficiency and solutions to any home discomforts. Acting as an “energy adviser,” he’ll teach homeowners how to save energy and reduce energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Pro Energy Consultant Awards First Home Energy Auditing Franchise to Louisiana
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Mike Trew now offering comprehensive home energy audits to homeowners in three parishes: St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Livingston. Energy audit will show homeowners exactly where their home is losing energy and provide recommendations for improvements that will reduce their energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Home Energy Audit Helps Homeowners Maximize Their Energy Efficiency, Says New Charlotte-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Ed Gallagher recently opened his home energy auditing business in the Charlotte area. Using state-of-the art equipment, his comprehensive home energy audit will help homeowners not only resolve comfort issues but also go green by saving energy and reducing their energy costs. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Make Sure Home Energy Audit Resolves Comfort Issues, Urges New Boston-Area Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Jon Mitton recently opened his home energy auditing business on the South Shore and offers homeowners an in-depth, comprehensive and diagnostic energy audit. Mitton says his audit not only saves energy and reduces energy costs, but also offers solutions for comfort issues. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
City of Austin Home Energy Audit Ordinance Should be a Boon to New Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Kirk Van Roekel recently opened his home energy auditing business in Austin. He stresses Pro Energy’s more comprehensive, diagnostic energy audit is designed to help homeowners maximize their home’s comfort while saving energy and reducing utility bills. - September 01, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
World Vision Applauds Madonna's Efforts to Bring Light to Roma Discrimination in Bucharest
· Roma often considered Europe’s ‘untouchables’ · World Vision says discrimination and exclusion of Roma is pervasive - August 29, 2009 - World Vision US
AcquaPro Worldwide Names New Representatives in India Yemen Saudi Arabia
AcquaPro Worldwide, Inc., developer of mobile, modular systems of large-scale water desalination, has named new mandated marketing representatives in India, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia. These countries represent significant areas for expansion of AcquaPro's marketing activities. Growing demand for... - August 29, 2009 - AcquaPro Worldwide, Inc.
Stevens Institute of Technology Graduate Student Alicia Mahon Receives ASBPA Educational Award
Stevens Institute of Technology student Alicia Mahon has received an award from the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association for her research with a beach replenishment program. The feeder beach aims at inspiring tourism in New Jersey shores, improving surfing conditions and preventing rapid erosion of the main beach from the direct assault of waves. - August 29, 2009 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Art Energy Design Contacted by The State Department
www.artenergydesign.com - August 28, 2009 - Art Energy Design