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The Nature Conservancy Endorses Amendment 4 for Florida’s Conservation
Amendment 4 will preserve land and wildlife. - September 26, 2008 - Citizens for Conservation Land, Inc.
BOOST Presents Preservation and Sustainability Information Session at Heritage Friends Meeting in Philadelphia, PA
BOOST Speaker, Registered Architect and LEED accredited professional Jason Kliwinski to give presentation entitled ”Life-Cycles: Historic Preservation, Adaptive Re-Use, & Sustainability - Natural Fits” in Philadelphia on Saturday, October 4th. - September 26, 2008 - Building Open Opportunity Structures Together
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries Receives $500,000 Grant from the Connelly Foundation
The Connelly Foundation announced its plans to award Mercy Neighborhood Ministries a $500,000 grant to help complete the renovations to its new home—Mercy Family Center. - September 25, 2008 - Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia Inc.
The L. W. Pierce Family Foundation Announces $200,000 Gift to Mercy Neighborhood Ministries
The L.W. Pierce Family Foundation, located in Conshohocken, PA, has announced its plans to award Mercy Neighborhood Ministries a $200,000 grant to support the Adult Day Care Program, which will be expanding once they move into the new Mercy Family Center. The gift will be paid in four (4) yearly... - September 25, 2008 - Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia Inc.
September 24th: International Polar Day Focussing on People
On September 24th, IPY celebrates its sixth ‘International Polar Day' focusing on People in Polar Regions, especially on community and cultural well-being, health issues, and the role of the Arctic in the global economy. Information and activities have been planned for media and educators including researcher profiles, radio events, local and global discussions, and a virtual balloon launch. - September 24, 2008 - IPY
23rd National Hispanic Women's Conference Oct.9-10 - Latina Power: Call to Action
Latinas Call to Action at the Largest Gathering of Hispanic Women in the Nation. Latina Power Expo will be open to the public both days. The Hispanic Women’s Corporation (HWC) is hosting the 23rd National Hispanic Women’s Conference and Expo on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 9-10, at the... - September 24, 2008 - Hispanic Women's Corporation
Indian Social Activist Wins International Award on Tobacco Control
Hemant Goswami has been awarded the Extraordinary Award for his exceptional and outstanding commitment as a dedicated smoke-free and tobacco control activist to promote the implementation of the guidelines on Article 8 (smoke-free policies) of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). Hemant Goswami is credited with initiating the smoke-free movement in India and for making Chandigarh as the first smoke-free city. - September 21, 2008 - Burning Brain Society
“Park Angels” Take Flight
The Charleston Parks Conservancy, an organization dedicated to upgrading City of Charleston parks and green spaces and rallying community support and pride behind the effort, is adding a few more angels to the Holy City. - September 21, 2008 - Charleston Parks Conservancy
Deep Expressions of the Human Experience Featured Through Dance at Arcosanti
Human Nature Dance Theatre returns to Arcosanti. - September 21, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
Life Links - "Save a Life: Know the Early Warning Signs of a Stroke"
Life Links Director and spokesperson Barbara H. Marynowski announced a life-saving informational article which was just posted on the organization’s website to help the public recognize the signs of stroke. “The two goals of this latest post (located at... - September 20, 2008 - Life Links
Humanity First to Aid Hurricane Ike Victims
Sunday saw great devastation in Texas and other southern parts of the country when Hurricane Ike made landfall. Sweeping first through the Caribbean and claiming 80 lives, the category 2 storm proceeded into the Gulf, submerging Galveston followed by mainland Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. With... - September 17, 2008 - Humanity First
AAFR: Skyrocketing Senior Citizen Bankruptcies "A National Disgrace"
Bankruptcies among senior citizens are soaring, due largely to health-related issues. As a result, many seniors are being forced to spend the rest of their lives in poverty. AAFR, the American Association of Future Retirees, has branded the trend "a national disgrace" and called upon legislators to deal decisively with its root causes. - September 16, 2008 - American Association of Future Retirees
Learn Green / Live Green Announces Inaugural Event to Promote Eco-Friendly Family Lifestyle Options
Northeast Ohio Event to Raise Money for The Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America. - September 16, 2008 - Learn Green / Live Green
New Jersey Students Decide to Support International Literacy by Sending School and Basic Health Supplies to Africa
Kindergarten children in Kenya’s Kibera slum will soon know that they are seen as special by Gill St. Bernard’s students when they receive their backpacks. Kibera is the largest slum in East Africa and was hard hit by the political unrest after Kenya's elections at the beginning of the year. Alexis Grieco and Hayley Diverio decided to partner with the Global Literacy Project, Inc. (GLP) to provide the basics a child needs to complete a year or more in primary school. - September 10, 2008 - Global Literacy Project, Inc.
Akita Rescue Picnic to Support Breed: Animal Planet Production Crew on Site
Are you interested in learning training tips from seasoned canine pros? Or getting your furry member of the family titled as a Canine Good Citizen? What about considering adding a new family member? Be sure to mark "The Akita Rescue Fun Day Picnic" on your calendar. On September 13th, a... - September 10, 2008 - Akita Rescue of Western New York
Explorers of Electronic Space Music Perform at Urban Laboratory Arcosanti
The Cosanti Foundation presents a Different Skies Electronic Music Festival concert and dinner on Saturday, September 20, 2008. - September 07, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
New Hamner-UNC Center for Drug Safety Sciences
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced they are establishing a joint Center for Drug Safety Sciences that will be led by Dr. Paul Watkins, one of the world’s leading experts in drug-induced liver injury. As founding director for... - September 06, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
IMC-USA Expresses Alarm at Anti-Christian Violence in Orissa; Demands the State and Central Governments to Act Immediately
Indian Muslim Council-USA (IMC-USA), an advocacy group working toward safeguarding India’s pluralist and tolerant ethos, denounces in the strongest terms, the ongoing massacre of Christians and the killing of the Hindutva leader in the Indian state of Orissa. According to news reports,... - August 30, 2008 - Indian Muslim Council-USA
The Ophelia Project Begins Pilot Project Addressing Cyberbullying
The Ophelia Project will launch a pilot project that addresses cyberbullying at three Erie County schools during September. This pilot project, developed by cyberbullying consultant Erika Dauber and Ophelia staff, will raise awareness about cyberbullying and provide teachers and students with... - August 30, 2008 - The Ophelia Project
Orange County Expert on Human Trafficking and Slavery to Speak to International Conference of Private Investigators
A seminar on human trafficking and slavery will be presented to an international gathering of private investigators and security professionals at the annual World Association of Detectives conference in Denver, CO in September. - August 26, 2008 - S.T.R.I.K.E. Force Training
Time for School … Time for Bullying Prevention
Love Our Children USA announced today that bullying and teasing is at the top of kids’ issues at schools, and with school set to open in a few weeks, parents, teachers and school administrators should take caution and sensitivity in handling these issues. - August 25, 2008 - Love Our Children USA
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 United States Patent and Trademark Office has awarded a patent reissue to Solutions-IES. The reissued patent, U.S. Patent No. RE40448, is for groundwater bioremediation using... - August 24, 2008 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Riverside (CA) Humane Society’s Comedy Night Sept. 12 Features Nationally Known Comedians Robert G. Lee and Carlos Oscar
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 11th Annual Comedy Night fundraiser on Sept. 12 features comedians Robert G. Lee and Carlos Oscar. KOLA 99.9 FM’s Cindy Davis is the evening’s MC. The event includes a no-host reception, silent auction and raffle for a luxury 7-night Mexican Riviera cruise valued at $2040. Comedy Night tickets are $50 per person; reservations required. Proceeds benefit the center’s homeless cats and dogs. - August 19, 2008 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Georgia: Embattled Town of Gori Receiving Aid After Being Cut Off for Days
Civilians remaining in Gori face “dire conditions,” World Vision warns · Safe access for aid workers into conflict zone still a challenge · Children, families across region endure horrors of war: “Nobody could even bury [our neighbors] because we were afraid for our lives.” - August 17, 2008 - World Vision US
Shark Research Institute Presents Awards to Marine Conservationists
The Shark Research Institute (SRI) presented two awards to outstanding marine conservationists in Manila, Philippines. Underwater photographer Michael Aw was awarded the prestigious 2008 Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Award by SRI president Stan Waterman. The award, sponsored by Rolex, honors... - August 15, 2008 - Shark Research Institute
Globalsave.org: Save Nature Now - Before It's Too Late
Support Vital Efforts to Protect Endangered Wildlife and Threatened Habitats - August 12, 2008 - GlobalSave
Florida Celebrates Breastfeeding Month
Governor Crist declares month of August as Breastfeeding Month to support and promote breastfeeding as the healthiest choice in infant feeding. - August 07, 2008 - Florida Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc.
Tucson Chamber Winds Quintet in Concert at Urban Laboratory Arcosanti
The Cosanti Foundation presents a six-course dinner followed by a Tucson Symphony Orchestra Chamber Winds concert on Saturday, August 16th, 2008. - August 06, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
GreenifyNow Thinks They Have a Solution to Global Warming
A new organization is storming its way to the front lines in the fight against global warming. - August 05, 2008 - GreenifyNow
Bahamas Sea Turtle Group Launches International Ad Campaign to Stop the Slaughter of Sea Turtles in The Bahamas
Bahamas Government urged to pass legislation to stop the killing and torture of sea turtles in The Bahamas says Bahamas Sea Turtle Conservation Group. Turtle Group asks: If Cuba can protect sea turtles, why can't The Bahamas? - August 02, 2008 - Bahamas Sea Turtle Conservation Group
"Bought & Sold"
Minnesota’s Faith Community Against Modern Day Slavery. Justice North invites Minnesotans to an anti-human trafficking event on September 9, 2008, 6-9 pm, at the Christos Union Depot in St. Paul. - August 02, 2008 - Justice North
Another Thousand-Years-Mystery Revealed at the Indonesia Pavilion, Expo Zaragoza
Kris: Could It Pour Water From Heaven and Water Paddy Fields ? A thousand years-mystery was revealed yesterday at the Indonesia Pavilion, Expo Zaragoza, by a knowledgeable staff of the Pavilion. - July 30, 2008 - Indonesia Pavilion 2008 at the Expo Zaragoza
Top Shark Scientist Wins Award
The Shark Research Institute is proud to announce that Leonard Compagno, Ph.D. has been awarded the Gilchrist Medal for “outstanding contribution to the enhancement of marine and coastal science in South Africa, including the Southern Ocean". The Gilchrist Memorial Medal was established... - July 24, 2008 - Shark Research Institute
"Go Green Now!" The Green Technology Alliance is proud to present: A unique one day conference event. Date: August 13, 2008 in Austin, TX.
The need to conserve resources and operate more efficiently is known. What is missing is how to do it. Knowledge is the key. Join them and gain valuable tools, strategies, processes and more on how to help your organization "Go Green Now!" - July 23, 2008 - Green Technology Alliance
USafricare Orgainzes an African Youth Workshop on AIDS
USafricare has successfully completed a broad "HIV Counsellors Workshop" partnering with youth organizations in sub-Sahara Africa. The workshop was tailored to educate and train youth counsellors and advocates on the fight against AIDS. - July 20, 2008 - USafricare
Pet Obesity Expanding in US
New data suggests that Pet Obesity is on the rise. A new nationwide study indicates that pet obesity continues to expand. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), almost half of the nation’s dogs and cats are now overweight or obese. The group conducted the National... - July 14, 2008 - Association for Pet Obesity Prevention
SolarPower Restoration Ties Up with T.Clear Corporation
SolarPower Restoration Systems announced today, has signed an exclusive global product license agreement with T.Clear Corporation. T.Clear will manufacture and distributed the T.Clear SOLAR LG LIGHTGUARD® and SOLAR HG HEAVYGUARD® Protected Membrane Roof (PMR) insulation panels based on... - July 13, 2008 - SolarPower Restoration Systems, Inc.
GRASP is Pleased to Announce the Formation of the San Diego County Chapter of the Global and Regional Asperger’s Syndrome Partnership
GRASP is a free self-help network designed to share ideas and resources, and to offer a supportive forum and community for all adults (and older teens) that share characteristics of the autistic spectrum including Asperger’s Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified. Coming to San Diego for the first time, information and registration is online through www.grasp.org where there are articles and many links about Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism. - July 10, 2008 - Global and Regional Asperger's Syndrome Partnership, San Diego Chapter
Aquascape Environmental Awarded Barrington Farms Stream Restoration Project
A stream restoration project in the Barrington Farms subdivision in Roswell, Ga. will be designed and constructed by Aquascape Environmental, a turn-key aquatic resource services firm based in Woodstock, Ga. Aquascape Environmental was awarded the Barrington Farms Stream Restoration Project by the... - July 08, 2008 - Aquascape Environmental
SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc. and SBM Solar Inc. Form Strategic Alliance to Develop New BIPV Systems
SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc. and SBM Solar Inc., two companies experienced in the solar-roofing and photovoltaic industries respectively, announced today a new strategic alliance to develop and manufacturer new photovoltaic systems for commercial and residential roofing and walls. The... - July 08, 2008 - SolarPower Restoration Systems, Inc.
Fish Don’t Fart™ * - Revolutionary New Invention Offers Easy Solution to Food Shortages: Portable Farms™
* EPA claims, “... in the U.S., cattle emit about 5.5 million metric tons of methane per year into the atmosphere, accounting for 20% of U.S. methane emissions.” Go green and eat more fish. Portable Farms™ LLC announces the availability of their new invention, Portable Farms™ which offers an easy way to grow 100 pounds of home-grown fish and 400 heads of lettuce (or other table vegetables) per year in a small 6 foot x 8 foot space. Units can be scaled in size. - July 01, 2008 - Portable Farms(TM)
Two New Orthodox Parishes to Open in Baltimore
Parishes to bring ancient liturgy experience to southeast Baltimore. - June 26, 2008 - North American Old Catholic Church
Paolo Soleri Serves Dinner at Annual Italian Night
Arcosanti's Italian Night dinner and performance on July 19, 2008 features a family-style Italian meal served by founder Paolo Soleri. - June 26, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
Green Technology Alliance Officially Launched and Announces 4 Key Partnerships
The Green Technology Alliance (www.GreenTechnologyAlliance.org) is an industry alliance designed to accelerate the adoption of green technologies. The GTA is focused on delivering a value exchange for all its members. - June 19, 2008 - Green Technology Alliance
June 18th: Polar Land and Life day
On June 18th, 2008, the International Polar Year 2007-8 (IPY) will launch its fifth ‘International Polar Day' focusing on Land and Life: the plants and animals of polar lands and the changing permafrost and hydrologic systems. This Polar Day occurs as hundreds of researchers focus on Arctic... - June 18, 2008 - IPY
Earthquake Victims in China to be Aided by Humanity First
The earthquake that hit central China on May 12 left people shaken in bordering Thailand and Vietnam and much destruction in its wake. An official death count stands a month after the destruction at 69,146, with another 17,516 still missing. In the Sichuan Province alone, 80% of the buildings were... - June 15, 2008 - Humanity First
Myanmar Victims Aided by Humanity First
The deadly category III cyclone Nargis that devastated Myanmar on May 2 has left thousands destitute and unaided weeks after the blow. In an immediate response to the natural disaster, Humanity First volunteers in Bangkok, Thailand, met with UN OCHA teams to collaborate in efforts to deploy large... - June 15, 2008 - Humanity First
Church to President: Close GitMo
Church urges President Bush to restore constitutional integrity by allowing due process for Guantanamo Bay detainees. - June 15, 2008 - North American Old Catholic Church
Buffalo Allies of Bozeman Calls Upon Gov. Schweitzer to Withdraw from Interagency Bison Management Plan
Brucellosis outbreak where there are no bison shows that IBMP is not working for buffalo or for cows. - June 14, 2008 - Buffalo Allies of Bozeman
Virginia Governor Commutes Death Sentence of Mentally Ill Inmate
Church applauds Governors display of compassion - urges reforms to prevent future issues. - June 12, 2008 - North American Old Catholic Church