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Premium Exploration Announces Private Placement
Premium Exploration Inc. (TSX-V:PEM) (“Premium”) is pleased to announce its intention to raise up to CDN$3,000,000 through a non-brokered private placement of 12,000,000 Units at $0.25 per Unit. Each Unit will consist of one Common Share and one-half of a non-transferable Warrant. Each... - September 13, 2009 - Premium Exploration Inc.
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
A Nashville First- Local Business Among Forbes.com Top 20 Finalists in the U.S. I Want a Better House, Inc. Honored as One of the Country’s Best Business Plans
I Want a Better House, Inc. is the first Nashville business to be named one of Forbes.com’s Best Business Plan finalists through Forbes.com’s “Boost Your Business” contest. Nashville area residents may vote for the first Nashville business to receive the distinction of the... - September 13, 2009 - I Want a Better House, Inc.
USBC States the Importance of Certification in Remediation for Chinese Drywall
An entire program has been designed out of the workgroup Defective Drywall in America (DDIA) which included top analytical scientists, chemists, toxicologists, a major university, consultants in the environmental field and 12 business sectors that were considered in the development of the certified protocols. - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
USBCI Takes Stand on Remediation of Chinese Drywall
Spiderman S. Mulholland, a leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese Drywall of U S Building Consultants, Inc., takes a stand on remediation. Mr. Mulholland and the Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) workgroup has for months tried every conceivable... - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
Chinese Drywall Certification Presented by USBCI in Orlando, Florida
Spiderman S. Mulholland, a leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese Drywall of U S Building Consultants, Inc. and U S Building Laboratories, Inc., takes a stand on remediation. USBCI and USBLI continue to do research and experiment with all kinds of... - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
Certified Inspection & Remediation Protocols Presented by U S Building Consultants, Inc.
Mr. Mulholland of U S Building Consultants, Inc. understands that standardization of inspection and remediation protocols are essential in bringing a viable solution to the current crisis. Mr. Mulholland who is part of a workgroup called Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) have now completed protocols. - September 12, 2009 - USBCI
Teach Trick-or-Treaters Their SafetySkills
SafetySkills provides free Halloween safety video to public. - September 11, 2009 - SafetySkills
Premium Exploration Confirms Strong Gold Mineralization South of Friday-Petsite Resource
Premium Exploration, Inc. (TSX-V:PEM) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that results have been received from the final two holes of the Phase-One drill program. PFR2009-06 and PFR2009-07 have confirmed gold mineralization associated with soil geochemistry (that extends 1150 meters... - September 11, 2009 - Premium Exploration Inc.
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
U S Building Consultants, Inc. and DDIA Comes Out with Certified Protocols for Inspection/Remediation of Chinese Drywall
Spiderman S. Mulholland, a leading forensic expert on building envelope, water intrusion, toxic mold, and Chinese Drywall of U S Building Consultants, Inc., and part of the Defective Drywall In America (DDIA) workgroup that was formed about five months ago has been spending 90% of their time on the... - September 10, 2009 - USBCI
H1N1 Swine Flu Protection Kits Are Now Available for Purchase
Apollo Safety has assembled a package to help keep you safe from the H1N1 Swine Flu. Each item has been carefully selected to provide you with the highest level of protection from airborne and surface based infection. Orders of 5 or more packages will receive a discounted price. Each package... - September 10, 2009 - Apollo Safety
Outer Banks Ocean Energy Corporation Formed
Donald Evans, chairman and CEO of Outer Banks Ocean Energy Corporation (OBOE) (www.oboec.com), a renewable energy developer that intends to develop an offshore wind farm in federal waters off the coast of North Carolina, has announced the company’s formal chartering. OBOE was formed in early... - September 10, 2009 - Outer Banks Ocean Energy Corporation
Wind Energy Update Host Conference for Developing the Offshore Wind Energy Market in North America. See How to Tap Into a Market Worth $20 Billion.
With government backing, vast resource and many financial incentives the next big step for wind energy is offshore in the US and Canada. - September 10, 2009 - Wind Energy Update
Ohio Spa Incorporates Feng Shui, Receives Astounding Results
An Ohio Spa has hired Intuitive Concepts of Sunbury, Ohio to perform a classic Feng Shui analysis. The trends show consistent results and improvement in sales, despite the downturn in the economy. - September 10, 2009 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
Euronav to Raise USD 125 Million
On 4 September 2009, Euronav NV (‘Euronav’) priced its offering (the ‘Offering’) of USD 125 million fixed rate senior unsecured convertible bonds, due 2015 (the ‘Bonds’). - September 09, 2009 - Euronav NV
Aquentium, Inc. Announces Exclusive Distributorship Opportunities for the Country of Australia for Its Non-Chemical Sanitation and Food Processing Equipment
Aquentium, Inc. announced today that the company is now offering exclusive distributorship opportunities for its complete line of non-chemical food processing and sanitation equipment for the Country of Australia. The Aquentium non-chemical sanitation equipment is designed for improved food safety... - September 09, 2009 - Aquentium
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
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
Euronav Launches an Offer of Up to USD 200 Million Fixed Rate Convertible Bonds, Due 2015
Euronav NV (‘Euronav’) announces that it has launched today an offering (the ‘Offering’) of up to USD 200 million fixed rate senior unsecured convertible bonds, due 2015 (the ‘Bonds’). - September 06, 2009 - Euronav NV
Is Your Business Prepared for the Unexpected?
September is National Preparedness Month – are you ready? - September 05, 2009 - SafetySkills
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
Pinellas County Florida Jail’s Installation of Acoustiblok All Weather Sound Panels Vastly Improves Sound Quality in Courtroom Videoconferencing
Largo, Florida – Videoconferencing between Pinellas County jail inmates and the adjacent Pinellas County Court saves money by doing away with prisoner transportation and the extraneous costs and inconveniences that go with escorting prisoners to court for arraignment and other initial appearances. System feedback was a big problem for judges who couldn't hear the proceedings until Acoustiblok all weather sound panels were installed. - September 04, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
U.S. Heating System Releases New Solar Space Heating Panels
Alternative Heating Systems Can Provide Clean Energy and Fresh Heated Air for Free - September 04, 2009 - U.S. Heating System
CETCO Remediation Technologies Acquires Distribution Rights for Tensar International’s Triton® Marine Mattress System
CETCO Remediation Technologies proudly announces distribution rights to the Triton® Marine Mattress System in the United States and Canada for subaqueous treatment of contaminated sediments. - September 04, 2009 - CETCO
Montana Farmers Union and Agri Energy LLC to Host Regional Landowner Community Wind Development Information Sessions Across the State
The Montana Farmers Union (MFU) and Agri Energy LLC, a Montana based company, are pleased to announce the hosting of a series of information meetings regarding the development of landowner community wind projects. In consideration of harvest, these meetings will be scheduled after harvest has been... - September 04, 2009 - Praxis Strategy Group
15 Days Left in Roto-Rooter’s Chilling Tales Sweepstakes
Haunted Hotel Stay, Ghost Hunting Trip with SciFi Channel’s Ghost Hunters Among Top Prizes - September 04, 2009 - Roto-Rooter
Green Hosting Company Planting Trees to Help Restore Forests Damaged by California Wildfires
Last month, CR8Change.org (“CR8”), a mission driven carbon neutral web hosting company, launched its Green Hosting Tree Planting program which is planting a new tree every month on behalf of every active web hosting account. A mission driven company, in addition to providing affordable carbon neutral web hosting, CR8Change donates upwards of 14% of revenues to qualified reforestation and urban tree planting projects. - September 04, 2009 - cr8change
US Building Consultants Pushing for ASTM standard for inspections
This is an important step in the process as we move forward in this crisis. ASTM International is one of the foremost recognizable associations to be involved in helping to establish proper standards for the inspection of Chinese and other defective drywall. Mulholland feels that without a standard, the opportunity for substandard practices will continue to occur. - September 03, 2009 - USBCI
Yellowcake Mining Signs LOI for Option Agreement with AuEx for the Trinity Silver Project
Yellowcake Mining Inc (OTCBB: YCKM) (“YCMI” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the signing of a letter of intent to enter into an Exploration Earn-in agreement with AuEx Ventures Inc., ("AuEx") (TSX:XUA) for the Trinity Silver property, located in Pershing... - September 03, 2009 - Yellowcake Mining, Inc.
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
Hong Kong Firm Launches Environmental Management System Solution
Turnkey Consulting Ltd developed a highly practical, customer-orientated environmental management system solution. - September 03, 2009 - Turnkey Consulting Ltd
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
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
HEI Resources East OMG Joint Venture Obtains Summary Judgment in $2.7 Million Oil and Gas Dispute
A federal judge in Laredo, Texas, has ordered S. Lavon Evans Jr. to pay at least $2.7 million to the HEI Resources East OMG Joint Venture in connection with a failed oil and gas deal. - September 02, 2009 - Gulf Coast Western
Austin Auditors' Marketing Campaign to Promote Energy Audits in Austin, TX Pushes Forward
"30% Plus" marketing campaign begins today. Offers 30% off standard ECAD Austin energy audit pricing. - September 02, 2009 - Austin Auditors
New Newsletter Column Addresses Underlying Green Issues
New column entitled “Green Contractors” and will focus on Green Cleaning issues specifically from a building service contractor’s (BSCs) perspective. - September 02, 2009 - The Ashkin Group
Pinal County Plumber, Peltzer Plumbing Undergoes New Management and Name Change, Extends Service Area
Clemans Complete Plumbing becomes Peltzer Plumbing Inc., extends service area to towns of Queen Creek, Maricopa and Casa Grande, Arizona. - September 02, 2009 - Peltzer Plumbing
PublicWorksAgency.com Makes a Global Move Ahead of Other “Government Type” Networking Sites
PublicWorksAgency.com - the first Public Works global collaboration platform replete with powerful online tools and dynamic capabilities becomes the 1st collaboration platform for Public Works Industry Professionals, service providers, content contributors and educators. PublicWorksAgency.com,... - September 01, 2009 - PublicWorksAgency.com
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
Gulf Coast Western and Fish & Richardson Announce Countersuit Filed Against Colorado Division of Securities Over Oil & Gas Joint Venture Partnerships
Attorneys with Fish & Richardson P.C. have filed a countersuit on behalf of Gulf Coast Western against the Colorado Division of Securities in response to allegations of securities violations levied against long-standing oil and gas joint ventures. - August 31, 2009 - Gulf Coast Western
DeKalb County and Clean Cities Atlanta Coalition Awarded $14.9MM by the U.S. Department of Energy
Local Partnership to Support Clean Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development - August 30, 2009 - Clean Cities Atlanta
Dr. Bud Smart of Audubon Environmental Releases Podcast on How to Choose a Sustainability Consulting Company
Audubon Environmental (www.audubonenv.com), a sustainability consulting firm that works with landowners, developers and government entities to protect and sustain land, water, wildlife and natural resources, has announced the release of a podcast discussing the process of choosing a sustainability... - August 30, 2009 - Audubon Environmental