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Stevens Hosts ACM Conference on Wireless Network Security March 22-24
The Third Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Conference on Wireless Network Security (WiSec ’10) will be held on the campus of Stevens Institute of Technology on March 22 - 24, 2010 and now offers the option of single day registration, allowing attendees greater flexibility and the opportunity to visit specific portions of the conference. For a detailed conference program please visit their overview page - http://www.sigsac.org/wisec/WiSec2010/program.html. - March 18, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Perspectives on Ancient Greek Technology
Presented under the auspices of the University Seminars Program of the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation (USA), the Perspectives on Ancient Greek Technology lecture addresses what often seem to be strikingly modern elements of ancient Greek technology. - March 14, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Australia: More to do Than Just Sunbathe with GVI
Australia conjures up images of endless sunshine and vast, beautiful beaches, where stunning coastlines surround an immense desert interior. It is therefore no surprise that the country is a popular tourist destination, included on many gap year and round-the-world itineraries. - March 14, 2010 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Outlier Planning Awarded Contract with the City of Sebastian
The Sebastian City Council has awarded Outlier Planning a contract to prepare the City's Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) of its comprehensive plan, and to prepare a new Economic Development Element to the comprehensive plan. - March 14, 2010 - Outlier Planning
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Commits to Supporting Federal Standards for Common Core K-12 Curriculum
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) announced today its support of the ‘common core’ federal standards for K-12 schools. Governors and state commissioners of education from 48 states, 2 territories and the District of Columbia committed today to developing a common core of state... - March 12, 2010 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Local Chicago Group Celebrates ZDay, a Global Awareness Event
On Saturday, March 13th, 10AM in the Edgewater neighborhood, supporters of The Illinois Chapter of The Zeitgeist Movement will present a free event open to the community in honor of Zeitgeist Day 2010 (shortened: ZDay). ZDay is an annual day of global action, occurring yearly in the month of March, designed to explore the root causes of the unfolding world financial, environmental, and labor collapses that are not discussed in mainstream press or academia, and a proposed solution. - March 12, 2010 - The Zeitgeist Movement
EngEx Founder Featured Live on The Green Revolution Show
Kausain Shaikh, founder and President of EngEx 2010, has been featured Live with Mr. Wayne on The Green Revolution Show [talk radio show]. Mr. Shaikh has put together a conference and exhibition that will bring energy, water, infrastructure, and environmental technology companies, utilities,... - March 11, 2010 - EngEx Inc
Green Education Foundation Launches 10,000 Gardens Earth Day Event
Nationwide event is enlisting an army of “Green Keepers” to plant gardens on Earth Day 2010. - March 10, 2010 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center Changes Name After 113 Years
The organization is now the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center in honor of the mother of Duane Roberts. The Roberts family are longtime supporters of the Pet Adoption Center. - March 07, 2010 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Mountaineers Foundation Presents "What's the Economy For, Anyway?" March 27th at Theatre 47
The Mountaineers Foundation invites the public to attend a presentation by ecological economist Dave Batker on March 27th at 7pm at Theatre 47 in Magnuson Park. Batker will share a humorous, edgy, factual, timely and highly-visual film about the American economy today, challenging the ways we... - March 05, 2010 - Moutaineers Foundation
FPPC's Chesapeake Bay Summit Registration Now Open
Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc., is a leader in agricultural conservation and technology research, conducting farm-scale projects that help develop scalable, economically viable solutions for renewable resources. The first of three 2010 conferences to share knowledge learned will be held in late March in Annapolis, MD. - March 04, 2010 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
Ecologic Industries, LLC Re-Launches Website to Better Meet Needs of Customers
The New Ecologic Website Features 3D Renderings, More Product Details & Photos, Highlights of Their Sustainability Initiatives and More. - March 04, 2010 - Ecologic Industries, LLC
Surfrider Foundation Announces Premier of Revolutionary Film to Improve Water Management System
On World Water Day, Monday March 22, 2010, the San Diego Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will premier The Cycle of Insanity: The Real Story of Water at The Loft on the campus of UC San Diego. This new short film, narrated by actress Zuleikha Robinson from the television series Lost, dives into... - March 03, 2010 - Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter
Incentive Offered by Audubon Lifestyles to Encourage Membership in Sustainability Program for Golf Courses
Audubon Lifestyles will waive the $500 registration fee required to join the program to the first golf facility in each of the fifty states within the United States, each Province in Canada, and each Country in the rest of the world. - March 03, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Economist Says Iowa Biodiesel Mandate Wrong Approach
Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice (ICFC) today released an economic study analyzing the impact of a statewide biodiesel mandate, as proposed in Senate File 464 and currently being considered by the Iowa State Legislature. Economist Wayne Newkirk, Ph.D., a longtime Drake University professor and president of Economic and Financial Consulting, reviewed and addressed the effects of a state mandate on demand, prices, employment and tax receipts, as well as the impact to fuel marketers and retailers. - March 02, 2010 - Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice
Stevens Institute of Technology Students are Finalists in CIMIT Competition
A multi-disciplinary team of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering seniors at Stevens Institute of Technology are finalists in the 2010 CIMIT Prize for Primary Healthcare Competition. Pete Backeris, dual major and team member, coordinated the BME and ECE teams to submit a proposal for the Digital Triage Assistant (DTA) project to the Center for Integration of Medicine & Innovative Technology (CIMIT) prize competition. - March 01, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Earth Hour India 2010
Earth Hour, a WWF initiative will send across an inspiring message of hope and action for Climate Change. At 8.30pm on 27th March 2010, cities, towns and municipalities across the world will turn off their lights for one hour - Earth Hour. - March 01, 2010 - Earth Hour
The Village of Blume Designated as an ISC Chartered Member
The International Sustainability Council (ISC) announced today that the Village of Blume, a newly planned neighborhood located in Harrisburg, North Carolina has been designated as an ISC Chartered Member. The ISC is a not-for-profit coalition of leaders, dedicated to advancing the understanding... - February 27, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Dr. Yingying Chen Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award
Dr. Yingying Chen of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology was recently given The National Science Foundation’s highly competitive peer accolade, the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for her research, “Enhancing the Security of Pervasive Wireless Networks by Exploiting Location.” This funding is part of a continuing grant which goes into effect on March 1st, 2010. - February 26, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Yadkin Riverkeeper Announces Opening of New Winston-Salem Office
Yadkin Riverkeeper® is proud to announce the opening of its new office located at 308 Patterson Ave. in Winston-Salem. To celebrate the new office opening, the Yadkin Riverkeeper, Dean Naujoks, will host a community open house and free wine tasting Tuesday Feb. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Krankies... - February 21, 2010 - Yadkin River Keeper
EngEx 2010 Confirms Exclusive Educational Session with U.S. International Trade Administration Regarding Contracting and Consulting Opportunities
Select Attendees Also Get an Exclusive One-on-One Session with a Specialist in World Bank-funded Contracts The U.S. International Trade Administration is coming to EngEx 2010 to bring an educational seminar - and an exclusive one-on-one meeting opportunity for select attendees - to what is poised... - February 20, 2010 - EngEx Inc
Grand Opening of A All Animal Control of Central Mountains, CO
A All Animal Control is pleased to announce the opening of their new Central Mountains of Colorado office. Co-owners Dean Grose and Paul Holst of A All Animal Control of Central Mountains, Colorado will be providing the counties of Clear Creek, Gilipin, Grand and Summit with the most complete and... - February 19, 2010 - A All Animal Control
Dr. Alan Blumberg Featured on National Geographic February 18, 10PM
This Thursday, February 18th at 10PM EST, Dr. Alan Blumberg of Stevens Institute of Technology will participate in the National Geographic Channel Program entitled “Naked Science.” The program chronicles scientific investigations into several of the biggest mysteries of our time. It is... - February 18, 2010 - Stevens Institute of Technology
A All Animal Control of Northwest Louisiana Grand Opening
A All Animal Control is pleased to announce the grand opening of their new Northwest Louisiana office on March 1, 2010. A All Animal Control of Northwest Louisiana will be providing ARK-LA-TEX area with the most complete and gentle wildlife control service available, preserving the balance between... - February 18, 2010 - A All Animal Control
First Carbon's GreenCitizens.net Launches "Green Business," an Online Directory for Companies Operating Anywhere in the World of Green
GreenCitizens.net, a first of its kind Green Networking Platform on the World Wide Web has officially launched “Green Business”, a free of cost online directory for organizations operating anywhere in the world of Green - Energy, Environment, Carbon, Sustainability or Climate Change. - February 17, 2010 - First Carbon
Clean Air Cab Responds Swiftly to Toyota Prius Recall
Clean Air Cab completes recall maintenance on it's entire fleet of cabs in under 24 hours. - February 14, 2010 - Clean Air Cab
Institute Identifies Eagles Poisoned by Lead
Four bald eagles admitted for treatment at the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) over a two-month period, have been confirmed suffering from lead poisoning. The birds were found in different locations of south central Alberta. All four eagles have died. - February 13, 2010 - Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation
Nonprofit Planeterra Mobilizes Community Relief Efforts in Wake of Flooding in Peru
Planeterra Appeals to Concerned Groups and Individuals to Make Online Donations to Peru Flood Relief and If Traveling to Cusco Bring Essential Items, Clothing and Food - February 13, 2010 - Planeterra Foundation
GVI Looks for the Difference Worldwide
The number of individuals across the world who dedicate their time to volunteer is immeasurable. Many of these individuals do so because they want to make a difference. - February 12, 2010 - Global Vision International (GVI)
ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability USA Earns a "Top Nonprofit" Ranking by Philanthropedia
A group of 139 experts rate ICLEI USA among the top five nonprofits having an impact on climate change. - February 12, 2010 - ICLEI–Local Governments for Sustainability USA
A All Animal Control 2010 Conference and 15 Year Anniversary
A All Animal Control celebrated and studied the animals that made 15 years of A All Animal Control such a great success at their 2010 A All Animal Control franchise owners conference. The conference held at The Woodlands, TX January 30th and 31st offered AAAC franchise owners the opportunity to... - February 10, 2010 - A All Animal Control
Holocene Opens Mid-South U.S. Regional Office
Third Regional Office to Serve Six States. - February 10, 2010 - Holocene, LLC
Transition San Francisco Recognized as 55th Official US Transition Initiative
Transition US and Transition San Francisco announced today that Transition San Francisco has received official recognition as a Transition Initiative. - February 07, 2010 - Transition San Francisco
Pro Energy Consultants Franchise Growing Fast, Now in 25 States
With the addition of an Illinois franchise, Pro Energy Consultants now has a presence in half of the nation’s states. The company says this is a remarkable accomplishment since it’s only been awarding franchises for 15 months. - February 06, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants
A All Animal Control Gears Up for 2010 Racing Season
A All Animal Control is faster than the animals they chase, faster than their business competitors and even faster when strapped to a 216 horsepower Dragbike. This is one beast that cannot be tamed! “Racing and winning are part of the A All Animal Control family. Being a part of the racing... - February 06, 2010 - A All Animal Control
AVIVA Volunteers Break the Mould in South Africa
New study reveals hidden benefits of volunteering in South Africa with more than 95% of AVIVA volunteers returning home happier and more confident with major gains in areas of personal growth. - February 06, 2010 - AVIVA
Real Goods Solar Expands Operations in Colorado
Real Goods Solar is expanding its photovoltaic installation services into southern Colorado, adding Colorado Springs and Pueblo to its coverage areas. - February 05, 2010 - Real Goods Solar
Pro Energy Consultants’ Home Energy Audit Featured on CBS' “The Early Show”
Homeowners learned the benefits of a home energy audit during a Jan. 21 segment on CBS’ “The Early Show.” The segment featured Mark Cannella, of Pro Energy Consultants, who conducted an energy audit on a Pittsburgh home. - February 05, 2010 - Pro Energy Consultants
Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice Coalition Announcement
Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice is a coalition of public, private, business and labor organizations that wholeheartedly supports renewable fuels but vehemently opposes product mandates that manipulate our free market system and increase fuel costs for Iowans. - February 04, 2010 - Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice
St. Petersburg Catholic High School, Inc. is Going Green & Stands to Save Over $40,000 Annually Through Energy Efficiency Program with Wind, Water and Energy Conservation
St. Petersburg Catholic High School, Inc., located in St. Petersburg, Florida, announced today that it is contracting with Wind, Water and Energy Conservation, located in St. Pete Beach, Florida, to implement a $268,000 comprehensive energy efficiency program, including solar hot water heating for SPCHS. - February 03, 2010 - Wind, Water and Energy Conservation
100,000 Teens Expected to Green Their Schools
HP has partnered with DoSomething.org to launch “Increase Your Green,” an exciting nationwide green initiative for teens and young adults. The campaign, launching Feb. 15th, encourages young people to find and submit new and innovative ways to green their schools leading up to Earth Day this year. The PSA Campaign starring Nick Cannon is viewable on www.IncreaseYourGreen.org. - February 03, 2010 - DoSomething.org
Man's Best Friend Campaigns to End Horse Slaughter
Americans Against Horse Slaughter launches a new public awareness campaign inspired by pet lovers and concerned citizens from across the country. - February 01, 2010 - Americans Against Horse Slaughter
Strategic Partners and Pilot Members Sought for the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Golf Facility Program
To help continue and build upon efforts already established, Audubon Lifestyles now seeks commitments from Strategic Partners and Pilot Members to help promote, and spread information about the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Golf Facility program. - January 31, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Climate Change Assemblies Launch in New York, DC, Denver, Atlanta and Austin Area High Schools
ACE delivers free multimedia assemblies to students on climate change, supports students’ carbon-reducing projects. - January 28, 2010 - ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education
"Honoring Our River" a Call for Student Writings & Artwork on the Willamette River
Publishers of an upcoming student anthology that is focused upon the Willamette River Basin are asking students of all ages to submit literature and artwork for publication in this unique book. Applications and entries must be sent no later than February 28, 2010. - January 27, 2010 - Wildwood|Mahonia
EngEx 2010 Brings Together Energy, Water, Transportation and Environmental Professionals in One Conference
EngEx is a unique conference and exhibition that will be held in San Diego California from July 29th – 31st, and will provide a forum where research endeavors and technical advances in the following subject matter are recognized: Energy, Water, Transportation, and the Environment. - January 27, 2010 - EngEx Inc
A All Animal Control Celebrates 15 years of Operation
In December of 1995, Mark E. Dotson was an Air Force Gulf War Veteran at a crossroads in his life. He found himself searching for an enjoyable and profitable career. It was then Mark decided to open his own animal control business with only two cages and a lifelong dream of working with wildlife. - January 27, 2010 - A All Animal Control
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Calls on Schools and Youth Groups to Plant 10,000 Gardens During "Green Thumb Challenge," Feb. 1 - Aug. 31, 2010
Green Education Foundation (GEF) has announced today the launch of the Green Thumb Challenge, the largest youth gardening initiative in history. The program mobilizes schools and youth groups across the country to plant 10,000 indoor and outdoor gardens in the spring and summer of 2010, aiming to... - January 22, 2010 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Coral Reef Resources Now Available Online at reefrelieffounders.com
Craig and DeeVon founded the nonprofit coral reef conservation organization Reef Relief in 1987 and recently retired. This site provides valuable free educational resources and work product on protecting coral reefs based on their grassroots experiences. Access and download 10,000 reef images from the multi-year coral survey and view the new Youtube videos on coral reefs. Check out the blogs on reef news, recent science and offshore oil. - January 22, 2010 - Reef Relief Founders
The Blume Community Joins the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Development Program
The Taylor Properties Group recently registered the Blume Community as a member in the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Development Program. The 360 acre property has been used for various forms of agriculture for nearly 100 years. - January 21, 2010 - ISC-Audubon