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STEM Education Gets a Creative Classroom Twist Through the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Awards Program
For the past 19 years, thousands of classrooms across the U.S. and Canada have gotten a creative boost in important STEM, or science, technology, engineering and math education, thanks to the Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards Program, the world’s largest K–12 science and technology competition. In ExploraVision, students discover the wonders of science and the potential for technological advancement while using their imaginations to contemplate a better future. Applications for next year’s competition will be available online at exploravision.org starting August 30 and are due by February 2, 2011.
The ExploraVision program, sponsored by Toshiba and administered by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), was created to help motivate young students to excel in science and technology. It challenges teams of 2-4 students to research…
Bakers Footwear Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Net Sales
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BKRS.OB), a leading specialty retailer of moderately priced fashion footwear for young women, with 237 stores, today reported net sales for the July and August 2010 and second quarter fiscal 2010 periods. For July, the four-week period ended July 31, 2010, net sales increased to $11.9 million, compared to $11.3 million in the same period last year. Comparable store sales (sales for stores open… continue reading »
The Buckle, Inc. Reports August 2010 Net Sales
The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the four-week period ended August 28, 2010 decreased 3.5 percent from comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended August 29, 2009. Net sales for the four-week fiscal month ended August 28, 2010 increased 0.9 percent to $85.2 million from net sales of $84.5 million for the prior year four-week fiscal month ended August 29,… continue reading »
Evolve Media Corp. Launches Momtastic, a Premium Parenting Site Offering Answers, Support, Ideas & Inspiration through Mommy Blogging and Social Media
Evolve Media Corp., a unique global brand architect in the digital space, is pleased to announce the launch of Momtastic (www.momtastic.com), an all inclusive web destination combining premium content and community for mothers. The site, which will be a part of Evolve’s publishing unit AtomicOnline, aims to help moms by answering real questions, providing support and delivering positive inspiration for their day-to-day life. … continue reading »
Top Players Compete for Video Game Glory at Wii Games: Summer 2010 National Championship
Nintendo: WHAT: Participants and spectators from across the United States will come together in Los Angeles on Sept. 3-5 for the Wii Games: Summer 2010 national championship. As many as 90 winning teams from dozens of qualifying events held throughout the country will join six … continue reading »
Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (August 25 – September 1, 2010)
The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of August 25 – September 1, 2010. Follow the CSR Circuit newsfeed on www.twitter.com/BWCSRNews ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME ST. LOUIS -- MetLife’s St. Louis Office Earns Energy Star Rating (September 1, 2010 03:48 PM) Source: MetLife, Inc. NEW YORK -- MicroEdge Announces General Availability of GIFTS® Online… continue reading »
Elpida and Spansion Develop 4-Gigabit NAND Flash Memory
Elpida Memory, Inc. (TOKYO: 6665) and Spansion Inc. (NYSE: CODE) today announced they have created the industry's first charge-trapping 1.8 V, 4-gigabit SLC (Single Level Cell) NAND Flash memory. This NAND memory, based on Spansion's MirrorBit® charge-trapping technology, is being produced at Elpida's Hiroshima factory. The advanced technical expertise and strong cooperation of the two companies has made it possible to develop and manufacture the… continue reading »
California Pharmacists Association Joins FEMA Coalition to Promote National Preparedness Month During Seventh Annual National Preparedness Month
As a proud member of FEMA’s National Preparedness Month Coalition, the California Pharmacists Association has coordinated with pharmacies throughout the state to help citizens prepare for emergencies and natural disasters in their area. The theme of this year’s National Preparedness Month is “Resolve to be Ready.” All citizens are urged to “get a kit, make a plan, be informed and get involved.” Pharmacies stand ready to help their patients prepare by… continue reading »
Family of Tom Burnett Jr. to Speak at “Remembering 9/11” Event, September 10, at Metropolitan State University
Metropolitan State University is hosting a “Remembering 9/11” event on September 10 by honoring the life and legacy of Tom Burnett Jr. Burnett led his fellow passengers to accost the hijackers of United Flight 93, which crashed into a Pennsylvania field on September 11, 2001. He has since been recognized as a hero who took it upon himself to put together a plan in the hopes of saving as many people as possible. By confronting the hijackers over a… continue reading »
Stay Plugged in and Safe When Power Outage Hits
The average U.S. household will lose power five times this year. Many of those outages are caused by unexpected emergency weather situations. This September, the Ready Campaign hopes Americans will honor the seventh annual National Preparedness Month by taking simple steps to prepare for emergencies such as power outages. Whether it’s a hurricane, tornado, blizzard or another sudden disaster, communication and access to up-to-date… continue reading »
Kids II Named One of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Kids II, one of the world’s fastest growing infant product companies, announced today that Inc. magazine has named Kids II as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies for 2010. “For more than 30 years, Inc.’s list has served as evidence of the significant accomplishments of enterprises. And, more than ever, this year’s list is a testament to the creativity, resilience, and tenacity of America’s top entrepreneurs,” said Jane… continue reading »
Suddath and Landology Partner to Acquire Victoria National Golf Club
Victoria Partners LLC, a unique joint venture between The Suddath Companies and Landology, is proud to announce its investment into and acquisition of one of the nation’s premier golf courses – Victoria National Golf Club. Founded in 1998 by the late Terry Friedman and designed by Tom Fazio, Victoria National Golf Club is currently ranked #24 in Golf Digest’s “America’s Greatest 100 Golf Courses.” “Suddath and Landology are excited for the… continue reading »
Inaugural EverBank Field Logo Unveiled
EverBank® Financial Corp - one of the nation's largest privately-held bank holding companies - and the National Football League’s Jacksonville Jaguars today unveiled a new signage system for EverBank Field anchored by the new EverBank Field logo. The announcement included details of EverBank-hosted fan events leading to the Jaguars’ opening regular-season game on September 12. In July, EverBank and the Jaguars announced a multiyear strategic… continue reading »
Statewide Coalition Spearheaded by The California Endowment to Launch Major Effort to Educate California Consumers on Key Benefits on New Federal Health Care Laws Available Starting Sept. 23
A broad coalition of health care focused community groups led by The California Endowment will announce tomorrow the launch of a large-scale statewide effort to educate California consumers on key benefits of new federal health care laws that are available starting September 23rd. Lt. Governor Abel Maldonado will join The California Endowment and other members of the statewide coalition on Thursday to unveil the first component of the… continue reading »
Jennie-O takes over Los Angeles Area Restaurant – Gives Away Thousands of Turkey Burgers!
Burgers are an American dietary and cultural staple, in fact according to a recent omnibus survey conducted on behalf of Jennie-O Turkey Store, 31 percent of Americans identified the Burger as the American icon they could not do without, beating out rock n’ roll (28 percent) and baseball (14 percent). The survey also found that if Americans could change one thing about the burger, 40 percent would choose to make it “better for you” and Jennie-O… continue reading »
Social Media and Gaming Industry Join Together for “Points for Pakistan”
In the wake of flooding that has left more than 20 million people injured or homeless this summer, leading technology companies have announced a campaign to educate the users of social games and social media websites about the disaster and to facilitate the donation of funds for humanitarian relief with one click. More than one dozen companies have formed “Points for Pakistan,” a program that targets more than 200 million active monthly… continue reading »
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