Posted By: Francis Koster Published: November 14, 2011

How do we Measure “Progress”?

 How do we Measure "Progress"?  by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. I could truthfully tell you that 46 percent of high school students had sex in …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: November 14, 2011

Virtual Co-Op Links Farmers and Restaurants

Virtual Co-Op Links Farmers and Restaurants by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. It is possible to create jobs, have healthier diets and improve the local economy …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: November 14, 2011

Investing in Energy Savings

Investing in Energy Savings by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. One of the largest contributors to making a community poor is to spend big dollars on …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: November 14, 2011

“Magic Machine” has Many Benefits

"Magic Machine" has Many Benefits by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. Imagine a magic machine that replaces old equipment for very low cost and then puts …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: November 14, 2011

Unique Program Helps Break Cycle of Poverty

Unique Program Helps Break Cycle of Poverty by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. In Louisville, Ky., there is a new form of low income housing for …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: September 16, 2011

Serving Local Fruits and Veggies in Schools Improves Student Behavior

Serving Local Fruits and Veggies in Schools Improves Student Behavior  by Brook Adams Law The average school lunch program costs roughly $2.46 per child to …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: May 21, 2011

Kids Speak out: air Pollution, Gasoline, Down by 70%…

 Driver Education Reduces Vehicle Idling Time by 70%, Reduces Air Pollution, Saves Gasoline by Jon Kennedy Encouraging drivers to turn their engines off when parked …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: March 28, 2011

School System Makes “Bio” Gas for its Bus Fleet

School System Makes "Bio" Gas for its Bus Fleet by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. The Gaston County school system in North Carolina has developed a …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: March 26, 2011

Zipcar Rentals Save Money, and Cut Fuel and Pollution

   Zipcar Rentals Save Money, and Cut Fuel and Pollution FastFleet by Zipcar offers cost-effective vehicle sharing options for government fleets by Bethany Nuckolls “Time …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: March 2, 2011

Small Loans to the Poor Yield 99% Payback Rate

 Small Loans to the Poor Yield 99% Payback Rate Micro-Credit Institution Offers “High Risk,” Job Creating, by Jon Kennedy Grameen America has developed a system …

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