Machine de Cirque brings poetry, humor, and dizzying feats in an innovative circus show
Cirque du Soleil may be the world's most well-known circus company, but it's Quebec's Machine de Cirque that's making a splash in the US. The troupe, which has been performing in the US since...more

Opinion: The Port of Coos Bay Project Is a Winner for Jobs, the Environment
Oregon's Sen. Ron Wyden wants the federal government to pump money into a plan to build an ocean-to-rail terminal in Coos Bay, saying it would create middle-class job growth, lower costs for...more

In 17 Yrs, Warren Buffett Pledged over $50 Bn to Gates Foundation, Other Philanthropic Organisations
Foundation: Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, Gates Foundation
In 2006, Warren Buffett became the biggest donor in history when he pledged 99% of his Berkshire Hathaway stock to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Now, 17 years later, he's passed the...more

Gates Foundation's Innovative Grants Portfolio
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced investments totaling more than $20 million dollars. The investment will be focused on the identification and expansion of promising cutting-edge learning...more

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Grant for Rural and Urban Practice Participation in Qopi and Qtp
The American Society of Clinical Oncology has a new Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) and Quality Training Program (QTP) program in the works, and it's designed to help doctors in rural...more

United Cultural Fund Announces Grants
The Broome County Arts Council has announced the recipients of its 37th annual United Cultural Fund grants, and the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra is among them. The grants, totaling more than...more

7 TED Talks To Ignite Your Inner Changemaker
Social Change Central presents seven TED talks to inspire people to act, make a difference in the world, and "ignite your inner changemaker". These seven TED speakers include: Michael Porter...more

Biogen Idec Foundation Awards $1 Million
The Biogen Idec Foundation awarded a $1 million grant to the Museum of Science, Boston to support interactive science education and outreach programs for middle and high school students across the...more

Mosaic Co. Earns Corporate Philanthropy Recognition
A 2013 Excellence Award in Corporate Philanthropy from The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) is given to the Mosaic Company for its successful assistance to small farmers in...more

How green is Switzerland? From people power to water batteries, here's how the Davos ...
The World Economic Forum's annual meeting was held in Davos, Switzerland, last week, and one topic was at the top of everyone's mind: climate change. Here's a look at some of the other hot-button...more