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- Iceland And WFP Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement To Help Reach Zero Hunger
- 9/23/2016 9:09:41 AM
- Iceland and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) signed a landmark agreement to provide flexible, predictable and multi-year funding for WFP’s work towards helping to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 2 of zero hunger by 2030. This first Strategic Partnership Agreement between Iceland and WFP was signed in New York on Thursday during the UN General Assembly …
- WCC Candidate Milliken Announces Endorsements
- 9/22/2016 4:08:04 PM
- Bill Milliken today announced that he has been endorsed by the WCC Education Association, AFSCME Local 1921 and the Office Professional/Technical Association. He is a candidate for Washtenaw Community College trustee. Milliken, a respected Ann Arbor commercial Realtor, has served on the WCC Foundation Board for the past 5 years and is a board member of New …
- Finding Hope amidst the Struggle for Survival and Blindness in Author’s First Book
- 9/22/2016 3:33:08 PM
- What can you do when an act of terror blinds you? After a horrific bombing at the US Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, by the Al-Qaeda in 1998 leaves her blind, Ellen Bomer emerges into a new, dark world that she sheds light on in her compelling book, Miss Gloria: A Survivor of Terrorism. Despite the traumatic experience of waiting to be rescued after being partially blinded and …
- Preventing Occupational Exposure Risks to Methane
- 9/22/2016 11:43:42 AM
- Last month, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a total of $13 million that will be awarded to twelve, multi-year research projects intended to develop cost efficient and effective ways to mitigate methane emissions from natural gas pipeline and storage infrastructure. Methane is not only a primary component of natural gas, it is also a major greenhouse gas, which …
- “Switzerland at Pier 17” Festival Breathing New Life into Historic Wharf; Transforming Public Space into Experimental Global Collaborative
- 9/21/2016 1:22:07 PM
- The weekend of September 24th marks the renaissance of San Francisco’s historic Pier 17, and new home to swissnex, Switzerland’s Bay Area innovation lab bringing academics, creatives, and entrepreneurs together under one hangar. During the inaugural “Switzerland at Pier 17” festival weekend, swissnex will open its doors to ideas, dialogues, and panel discussions around the …
- Dangers of Communism in the Current Political Setting
- 9/20/2016 2:58:53 PM
- On the 10th AJC Decatur Book Festival, LitFire Publishing featured Diane Vann’s book entitled Undermining the US Constitution: How the Communist Manifesto of 1848 Blueprints the Actions of the Democratic Party and President Obama Today from September 2 to 4, 2016, at 101 E. Court Square, Decatur, Georgia. In the book, communism is likened to cancer, growing rapidly in the …
- Legionella Discovered in a Pennsylvania State Building’s Water Supply
- 9/20/2016 9:18:20 AM
- Earlier in September, higher than acceptable levels of the bacteria Legionella were discovered at a state building complex located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Legionella was discovered in the water cooling tower and a building on the complex. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is increasing water testing around the facility to help treat and prevent any further …
- A Long-Term and Realistic Path toward World Peace
- 9/15/2016 3:50:36 PM
- With his experience as a World War II veteran, David Meakes reveals his insight and thoughtful analysis to illustrate the immorality and cruelty of war. In Perspective: The Golden Rule, David takes his readers through his growing years, his religious and political beliefs, his five-year experience of World War II, the assassination of President JFK and Dr. Martin Luther …
- Water-energy dependence around Pacific Rim mapped in new Sandia study
- 9/15/2016 9:05:49 AM
- A wide-ranging analysis of water vulnerability across the Pacific — including the U.S., China, Russia and Japan — has identified hundreds of locations where energy production depends upon scarce water supplies. The Sandia National Laboratories study, “ Mapping Water Consumption for Energy Production Around the Pacific Rim ,” was published in Environmental Research Letters. …
- Cruising at High Altitudes Through a New Book
- 9/13/2016 5:57:32 PM
- Look to the skies, for there are heroes flying above, protecting us. In his exciting novel, The Last Cruise , Walter A. Turner takes us on a wild ride in a fighter jet battling against dangerous forces in turbulent skies. Wes Hardin and Tully Cain, fighter jet pilots and members of the Ghostriders, an elite team of U.S. pilots, master the newest Navy fighter, the F-35 …
- Facing Reality and the Relevance of God
- 9/13/2016 3:12:12 PM
- What has become of the soul of America? This is the question Michael Jolayemi asks in his compelling book about the unique historical and moral values in America and the virtual meltdown of its former wholesomeness, Saving America . Frustrated by the increasingly vulgar examples of free expression, Mr. Jolayemi explores every area of culture, media, politics, and social …
- Crime-Themed Contemporary Novel Perfect for Suspense Aficionados
- 9/13/2016 12:37:50 PM
- Brent Henderson has spent most of his life dealing with federal crime and helping victims recover from trauma. Out of this extensive experience with murderers, rapists, and molesters, he creates a thrilling story about the murder of five teenage girls. The threat of another serial killer and child murderer arises once again in Atlanta after officials find dead bodies of …
- Recognizing and Preventing Lead Exposure Risks in the Workplace
- 9/12/2016 3:31:00 PM
- This year has been filled with media reports about lead poisoning hazards faced by the public. Stories have been broadcast about contaminated water in Michigan homes, drinking fountains being shut down in schools in the Northwest and East Coast, and most recently, over 1,000 residents of a housing complex in East Chicago being asked to relocate due to high levels of lead in …
- ABIH® Facebook Page Liked by 1,000 Supporters and Growing
- 9/12/2016 1:21:06 PM
- Since being launched in late 2012, the American Board of Industrial Hygiene’s Facebook page has been growing in popularity at a steady rate as more Certified Industrial Hygienists and industrial hygiene professionals turn to social media for news, updates and information. This month, the ABIH® Facebook page reached a new milestone with its 1000th follower. Social …
- Author’s Novel Reveals How Not To Fight Terrorism
- 9/11/2016 8:49:36 AM
- Ever since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, many have speculated on how best to fight the War on Terror. “Paladine” is the story of an ex-Special Forces assassin who becomes a cult hero through social media by killing domestic terrorists. “When I began this novel, it was supposed to be my attempt to write a ‘normal’ assassination thriller. However, when I …
- Farsight Security To Showcase Latest Threat Intelligence Information Solutions at Anomali Detect
- 9/8/2016 5:05:15 PM
- Today Farsight Security, Inc . announced its Silver Sponsorship at Anomali Detect 2016 , which will feature educational training, speaking sessions, customer presentations and networking around threat intelligence from September 11-13, 2016 in Washington D.C. Farsight will be demonstrating its latest Passive DNS solutions at the event. Farsight Security delivers the …
- David Glenwinkel of Village Care Honored for his Philanthropy
- 9/8/2016 1:52:23 PM
- David Glenwinkel has received a true philanthropist award for his work that has helped countless individuals and families across the world. As part of David Glenwinkel’s Village Care International , he implemented a revolutionary concept to help the needy and poor communities in Africa. David also instituted several programs to help secure clean and running water, along with …
- National Preparedness Month Reminds Industry of the Importance of Planning for All Types of Emergencies
- 9/7/2016 11:55:22 AM
- September has been recognized as National Preparedness Month for over a decade. The special designation began in 2004 when the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) initiated efforts to build awareness and preparedness in advance of any potential natural or man-made disasters. It encourages both citizens and businesses to take steps to prepare for any type of …
- Gene Abel Has Used The Power of Branding Book Online
- 9/6/2016 5:59:10 PM
- In this fast paced world, even authors need to adopt with the latest trend of the industry. Traditional marketing has long lost its title of being the most effective way of spreading awareness. In this era, digital marketing or online marketing, is the new king. With this status quo, one brilliant author has made a partnership with ReadersMagnet (RM) to promote his book, “ …
- Milliken Runs for Washtenaw Community College Board of Trustees
- 9/6/2016 1:14:45 PM
- Today Bill Milliken, a widely-respected local commercial Realtor, announced his decision to stand for election in November for one of the two board of trustee seats on the ballot for Washtenaw Community College. Bill has been on the board of the Washtenaw Community College Foundation for five years, awarding scholarships to students and grants to faculty and students …
