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Boone County Arboretum Unveils New Logo for 10th Anniversary
Where Fun and Family Take Root - March 20, 2009 - Boone County Arboretum
Silva Tree Applaud the Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales’ current South American adventure is causing a long-awaited stir in the media and the public. Silva Tree SA, who are actively working towards halting deforestation, have long awaited such an ambassador for their cause. - March 20, 2009 - Silva Tree S.A.
N.C. Water Rights Committee Releases Podcast Addressing the State Trust Concept
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) has released a podcast featuring Christopher Bramlett, treasurer of N.C. Water Rights Committee, discussing the State Trust Concept as a better option to own and manage the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project than what Alcoa currently proposes. The... - March 20, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
Dr. Russell Thomas at The Hamner Receives Society of Toxicology Achievement Award
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (The Hamner) has announced that Russell S. Thomas, Ph.D., director of the Center for Genomic Biology and Bioinformatics and senior investigator at The Hamner, has received the 2008 Achievement Award from the Society of Toxicology. The award honors a member... - March 18, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Engeye Health Clinic in Uganda Establishes Partnerships with Ugandan Ministry of Health, Uganda CARES, FINCA International and RHSP
Dr. Carlos Elguero Joins Engeye Health Clinic's Board of Directors - March 16, 2009 - Engeye
Free the Children Founder Visits Local School District
Dare to Be supports Free The Children through their Me to We clothing line. Free The Children's founder Craig Kielburger spoke to over a thousand students in the Kelowna BC School District about being the change. - March 16, 2009 - Dare to Be Communications
Annual Gala to Raise Money for HeartShare
HeartShare's Annual Spring Gala and Auction is an exciting evening with celebrities, awards and a silent auction. - March 15, 2009 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
National Energy Symposium Will Explore Solutions and Initiate Dialogue for Reform
"Reforming American Energy: Encouraging Innovation, Producing Solutions" will employ unique format to address major energy issues. - March 15, 2009 - Reform Institute
Invisible Children Releases New Film in Preparation for World Event
Invisible Children, a media-based organization dedicated to ending Africa’s longest-running war has released their latest and most controversial film to date, ‘The Rescue of Joseph Kony’s Child Soldiers’, in a radical bid to mobilize the international community to seek... - March 12, 2009 - Invisible Children
NYC Citizens Anxious About Upcoming City Council Vote to Legalize Beekeeping in NYC
NYC to Buzz With New Beekeeping Activity Should Bill Pass. With the recent news that Denver has joined the ranks of major cities that have decriminalized beekeeping, New York City residents are hopeful that an upcoming City Council vote will legalize beekeeping in the Big Apple. In New York City,... - March 12, 2009 - The Honeybee Conservancy
Dr. Charles Hamner Leads CED Biotech Forum
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) has announced that Dr. Charles Hamner, Chair of the Board of Directors, will be the moderator for the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) Biotech Forum on Monday, March 16, entitled “Translating Clinical Needs into... - March 11, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Global Water Announces a New Project in Guatemala Aimed at Eliminating Water Shortages
Global Water has just recently announced their launching of a new project aimed at eliminating Water Scarcity and Water Shortages in Santa Apolonia, Guatemala. - March 10, 2009 - Global Water
National Love Our Children Day Goes on the Road with Soap Stars
This year National Love Our Children Day goes on the road. The event will take place at Villa Roma Resort in Sullivan County, NY at its SoapStock Weekend featuring Jacob Young and Chrishell Strause (All My Children), Billy Magnussen (As TheWorld Turns), Kim Zimmer, Robert Newman and Caitlin... - March 09, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
Church to Offer Health Care Benefits
Full heath care and dental plan to launch June 1, 2009. The North American Old Catholic Church, in its continued efforts to support its current clergy and attract new clergy and seminarians will offer comprehensive health care benefits to its clergy, seminarians, and lay staff beginning June 1,... - March 08, 2009 - North American Old Catholic Church
American Chestnut Sales Support NYS Envirothon
Meadowview is donating $1 from every American chestnut sold to the NYS Envirothon. An event that promotes environmental education in high school students. Meadowview's program is also in place to encourage people to plant American chestnut, which suffered blight in the early 1900's. - March 08, 2009 - Meadowview LLC
The Hamner Institutes Hosts “PBPK Modeling in Drug Development and Evaluation” Workshop
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) will host “Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling (PBPK) In Drug Development and Evaluation,” a workshop scheduled for April 6-10 in Alexandria, Va. The seminar, sponsored by The Hamner-University of North Carolina... - March 07, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Eastern Congo: U.N . Must Prioritize Protection, Not Combat, Warns World Vision
As U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon visits eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwandan troops prepare to leave the country, aid agency World Vision urges the U.N. peacekeeping force, MONUC, to recommit to protecting civilians above all else. Debate over MONUC's role in the joint offensive... - March 01, 2009 - World Vision US
SolarPower Restoration Systems Announces a Multi-Year Purchase Agreement of PV Modules with SBM Solar Inc
SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc, an innovative developer of building and roofing integrated photovoltaic application technologies announced today it has signed a multi-year, multi mega-watt purchase agreement with SBM Solar Inc. Under the purchase agreement, SolarPower Restoration Systems plans... - February 28, 2009 - SolarPower Restoration Systems, Inc.
New Website Trips4Fundraising.com Supports Nation’s Non Profit Organizations and Participates in Oscars Events in LA
Trips4Fundraising.com launches new website and promotes travel services to celebrities at Oscars events in Los Angeles. - February 27, 2009 - Trips for Fundraising
Dr. Charles Hamner Named a Panelist for "RTP at 50: What’s Next?"
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced that Dr. Charles Hamner, chair of the board of directors, will be a featured panelist for the discussion “RTP at 50: What’s Next?” on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel Research Triangle Park. The... - February 26, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
NIKA Becomes First CarbonFree® Certified Water on the Market
Company will also donate 100% of profits to charities providing clean water & sanitation. - February 24, 2009 - Carbonfund.org
Knoxville Dogwood Arts Festival Announces Major Tree-planting Program
The Knoxville Dogwood Arts Festival has launched "Bazillion Blooms," a dogwood tree planting effort to restore East Tennessee's much-loved tree. The three year dogwood tree restoration effort will help to beautify Knox and surrounding counties and improve the environment. - February 23, 2009 - Bazillion Blooms
Energy Star Celebration, Westland Michigan
D’Orazio Contracting Corporation celebrates their ENERGY STAR status. Maintaining commitment to encourage all Americans to join with millions of others and take small steps that make a big difference in the fight against global warming. - February 20, 2009 - D'Orazio Contracting Corp.
Five Things "Slumdog Millionaire" Didn't Tell You
World Vision says children in India face more obstacles than film depicts "Don’t just be entertained; do something" "More than 26 million children, or the populations of greater Los Angeles and Chicago combined, live in India’s slums," said Jayakumar Christian,... - February 20, 2009 - World Vision US
Stimulus Bill is Victory for People with Disabilities
People with disabilities scored a major victory in the economic stimulus package signed by President Barack Obama. Businesses owned by people with disabilities are to be given consideration in stimulus contracts issued by the Secretary of the Treasury. The action is the result of efforts by U.S. - February 19, 2009 - Enable America
Hamner Scientist Wins NAA Award
Dr. Melvin E. Andersen, Director of the Program in Chemical Safety Sciences at The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (The Hamner), has received a North American Alternative Award for outstanding scientific contributions to the advancement of viable alternatives to animal testing. This is the... - February 19, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 17th Annual Walk with the Animals Set for March 21
Fundraiser includes pledge walk, pancake breakfast, K-9 demos, pet contests, exhibits, raffle, animals for adoption, boutique, rabies shots, microchipping and more. Free admission. - February 17, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
New Purasaf® Provides a Cost Effective Low Energy Pre-Engineered Wastewater Treatment Solution for Secondary & Tertiary Applications
Static bed, attached growth submerged aerated filter system incorporates recycled plastic media that can be operated in aerobic, anoxic, or filtration modes for BOD, Ammonia, Total Nitrogen and TSS reduction. - February 15, 2009 - Bord na Mona
Moving Bed Biological Reactor Wastewater Treatment System Showcased by Bord Na Móna
PuraMAX® System offers an economical treatment solution suitable for secondary treatment, nitrification, denitrification and high strength applications and features use of recycled plastic media. - February 15, 2009 - Bord na Mona
Membrane Bioreactor Wastewater Treatment Solution Introduced by Bord Na Móna for Water Reuse and Total Nitrogen Applications
PuraM® System features Bord na Mona’s enhanced air scour flat plate cassette design, that reduces complexity, and operational input in a range of pre-engineered designs suitable for decentralized applications. - February 15, 2009 - Bord na Mona
Benefits of Bord Na Móna Puraflo® Biofilter Wastewater Treatment System
Offering wastewater treatment and water reuse systems as well as odor treatment and voc abatement for municipal, decentralized or on-site community and commercial applications. - February 15, 2009 - Bord na Mona
Newly Enhanced MÓNASHELL® Biofiltration Odor Control System Introduced by Bord Na Móna
Offering wastewater treatment and water reuse systems as well as odor treatment and voc abatement for municipal, decentralized or on-site community and commercial applications. - February 15, 2009 - Bord na Mona
Out4Immigration Hopeful About Reintroduction of Uniting American Families Act (UAFA)
Bills in House and Senate Call for End to Immigration Discrimination against Same-Sex Binational Couples in United States. - February 14, 2009 - Out4Immigration
Reform Institute Expands Advisory Committee to Help Guide Bold Agenda
Non-Partisan Think Tank Will Tackle Critical National Issues in 2009 with the Help of Lance Bultena, Partner Hogan & Hartson, LLP; Bob Martin, Partner (Retired), Accenture, LLP; and Scott Greiper, President, Secure Strategy Group. - February 11, 2009 - Reform Institute
Beyond Expectations Independent Film Project Scheduled for Debut
The highly anticipated short narrative about youth ‘aging out’ of the foster care system is scheduled to debut at the acclaimed Take the Lead Ballroom and Dance Studio in Philadelphia, PA. - February 10, 2009 - Beyond Expectations, Inc.
NCWRC Applauds Yadkin Riverkeeper for Calling Alcoa to Clean Up N.C. Pollution
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) is applauding a recent press release by the Yadkin Riverkeeper calling for Alcoa Power Generating Inc. (Alcoa) to take measures to clean up existing contamination at Badin Lake before the multinational firm receives another 50-year license to... - February 08, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
Psychosocial Help for Traumatized Children is Urgent Priority for World Vision in Gaza
Child-friendly programs intervene to reach children and their mothers. - February 07, 2009 - World Vision US
Ward Burton, NASCAR Great and “Full Throttle Conservationist,” to Appear at the 2009 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show®
Avid Conservationist to meet fans and Discuss Environmental Issues. - February 05, 2009 - Ward Burton Enterprises
N.C. Water Rights Committee Announces Raleigh City Councilor Nancy McFarlane as New President
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) has announced that Raleigh City Councilor Nancy McFarlane has been chosen as the new president of the organization. McFarlane replaces Keith Crisco, who has been named N.C. Secretary of Commerce by Gov. Beverly Perdue. McFarlane was elected... - February 05, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
Pro Energy Consultants Franchise System Announces Expansion into Charlotte, NC
Pro Energy Consultants, a National Energy Auditing Franchise headquartered in Arizona, announces its impending expansion into the Charlotte, NC marketplace. - February 04, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Green Education Foundation Announces I Ride Green Campaign
Nationwide campaign is enlisting an army of Green-Keepers to Ride Green. - January 24, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation Mobilizes 250,000 Students, But Urges Schools to Enroll Now to Reach One Million Student Goal
National Green Week is building a nationwide cadre of committed environmental stewards. - January 24, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation Announces I Play Green Campaign
Nationwide campaign is enlisting an army of “Green-keeping Athletes” to green their sports by 2012. - January 24, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
BU Students "Drink Green" During National Green Week
Over 30,000 students at Boston University will participate in BU Green Day, Feb 4, 2009. - January 24, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Spring is Coming -- So is HeartShare's Gala
HeartShare Human Services of New York announces the honorees for its annual Gala. - January 18, 2009 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Church Expands National Staff
Top level staff to work on growth, expansion and stability The North American Old Catholic Church, in its continued efforts to reach the un-churched and those marginalized by other church bodies, announced today a dramatic expansion of their national office staff. “The strategic staff... - January 09, 2009 - North American Old Catholic Church
N.C. Water Rights Committee Advises Public to Attend DWQ Hearing
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) is advising all North Carolinians concerned about the environmental impacts of the Yadkin River water flows to attend the N.C. Division of Water Quality (DWQ) public hearing for a Proposed 401 Water Quality Certification for Alcoa Power... - January 09, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
Church Launches New Journal - The Gabriel
A quarterly Journal focusing on Independent Sacramental Spirituality. The Gabriel- A Journal of Independent Sacramental Spirituality was released today through the Old Catholic Publishing Group, the publishing house of the North American Old Catholic Church. The Gabriel is a journal that will be... - January 08, 2009 - North American Old Catholic Church
The National Green Museum and National Environmental Hall of Fame Are Accepting Nominations for Top Environmentalists in Every City and School
Mayor Richard M. Daley, environmental activists Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Brosnan inducted into National Environmental Hall of Fame. Individuals, organizations and businesses from every city and school are invited to submit a two-page exhibit or biography as part of the nomination process to honor top environmentalists in every city and school. - January 08, 2009 - Environmental Hall of Fame
N.C. Water Rights Committee Announces State Trust Concept
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) is announcing the release of the State Trust Concept, a document that outlines how the State of North Carolina can establish a Trust with respect to the ownership and management of the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project on behalf of North Carolina... - January 08, 2009 - N.C. Water Rights Committee