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Excellence and Success

There are many people, particularly in sports, who think that success and excellence are the same thing. They are not the same thing. Excellence is something that is lasting and dependable and largely within a person's control.

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 David Rettig
David Rettig
National Character Education Foundation
314 S. Main Street
Zelienople, PA 16063
Call: 724-631-0117

Cities as Engines of Economic Growth

This new 10-minute film features some of the world's leading experts in urban development along with city leaders from around the world. It was produced by award-winning filmmaker Babar Ahmed, and focuses on solutions to the challenges that cities face today.

Tracy Wierzbicki
Republic ITS
2725 114th Street
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Call: 817-633-5300

Standing up for Vultures

There is a lot of talk these days about the different kinds of capitalism. On the campaign trail, Governor Rick Perry and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich have been using the term 'vultures' to criticize front runner Mitt Romney.

President Gordon Anderson
Gordon Anderson
President
Paragon House Publishers
1925 Oakcrest Avenue, Suite 7
Minneapolis, MN 55113
Call: (800) 447-3709

Toxic Release Inventory National Analysis Database

Our economy produces goods that we depend on in our daily lives -- like pharmaceuticals, clothing, and automobiles.

 John Groh
John Groh
Boro of Edinboro
Call: 814-449-7264

Preservation Assistance Grants

Preservation Assistance Grants help small and mid-sized institutions such as libraries, museums, historical societies, archival repositories, cultural organizations, town and county records offices, and colleges and universities improve their ability to preserve and care for their significant humanities collections.

 Central Desktop
Central Desktop
Data Point
129 N. Hill Ave. # 202
Pasadena, CA 91106
Call: 866-900-7646

Centers for Materials LIfe Cycle Safety

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications for an interdisciplinary center focused on the application of a life cycle perspective towards the development of materials.

 GVF Partnerships
GVF Partnerships
Greater Valley Forge Transportation & Mgmt Assn.
1012 West 8th Street, Suite A
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Call: 610-395-8899

MBDA Business Center Grants

This Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announces the anticipated availability of funding for the MBDA Business Center program, and solicits competitive applications for operators of MBDA Business Centers in three locations.

 Green Fleets
Green Fleets
Annual Conference
3520 Challenger St.
Torrance, CA 90503
Call: 410-553-2467

Manufacturing, Machines & Equipment Grants

The MME program supports fundamental research leading to improved manufacturing machines and equipment, and their application in manufacturing processes.

President Jan Jarrett
Jan Jarrett
President
Penn Future
610 N. Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Call: 717-214-7920

Crayola Solar Energy Project

On a cold and gray November day, Crayola and PPL Renewable Energy broke ground on a very bright and sunny idea in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania.

Dan Kowalchuk
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
58 Wyoming Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
Call: 610-806-3746

Political Typology-Where Do YOU Fit IN?

In this era of political polarization and ideology, where do YOU fit in? Take this fun and simple survey, created by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press.

 Mike Long
Mike Long
Long Nyquist Associates
121 State St.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Call: 717-439-8917

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