Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) - March 30, 2010 – A new book entitled, Indianapolis: A Young Professional’s Guide, Second Edition, (available at: www.authorhouse.com) is now available in order to help young professionals better connect to central Indiana.

“This second and new edition of our guide for young (and all) professionals in central Indiana far exceeds the first,” according to Indiana native and author Erin Albert. “The updated edition contains new categories, along with interviews from forty professionals in the city.”

The nearly 400-page book includes categories such as arts & cultural organizations, awards, business, dining, diversity, going green, law, life sciences, writing, and philanthropy. Also, the book includes a foreword by Mayor Greg Ballard.

“This second edition includes the very best thing about Indianapolis of all—not the places, the things, or the landscape…but instead, the people,” according to Albert, a South Bend native, and Butler University alum/assistant professor of pharmacy. “Every college student graduating in Indiana and those moving to the city of Indianapolis should have this guide to welcome them to the city.”

The book is currently available on the publisher’s site, and will be available at online major retail book outlets in 4-6 weeks.

Title: Indianapolis: A Young Professional’s Guide, Second Edition

Author: Erin Albert

Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 317-698-3202

ISBN: 9781449095307 (Paperback)

9781449095314 (eBook)

Publisher: AuthorHouse, Bloomington, IN

Purchase: http://www.authorhouse.com/Bookstore/ItemDetail.aspx?bookid=70749

About Yuspie, LLC: Yuspie, LLC (Young, urban single professionals of Indiana) is a social networking organization and informational portal currently in central Indiana. For more information, logon to: www.yuspie.com. Yuspie is a registered trademark of Yuspie, LLC. For a listing of other books by the author, logon to: www.erinalbert.com.

Indianapolis — The Living Lean & Green workshops introduce you to the impact of global warming on the community and teach participants about a set of simple tools to reduce energy consumption and save money.

The five-sessions are designed to help reduce household carbon dioxide footprint by at least 5,000 pounds by going on a ow carbon diet.

The workshops will be: 7  to 8:30 p.m., Thursdays, Feb. 18, 15 and March 4, 11 and 18, at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 4600 N. Illinois Street, Indianapolis.

Cost: $25.00 per person (includes workbook) or attend with a friend for $40.00 and share a workbook.

To register, please contact Andy Pike or Sharon Horvath at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 317-255-9316. Deadline for registration is February 15, 2010. This is a program of the Citizens Action Coalition Education Fund and sponsored by Creation Care Ministry of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish.

Indianapolis –– In a nation concerned with environmental sustainability, Green Fest Indy 2010 recently surveyed more than 200 participants to get a better understanding of the community’s interest in eco-friendly issues.

More than 79 percent of participants replying said they were very to extremely concerned about the environment, locally and globally. Eighty-five percent currently recycle and 71 percent have used one of Indiana’s free recycling programs.

Ninety percent said they seek out eco-friendly products as opposed to typical brands. Lastly, results showed that 74 percent said they would do more to protect/conserve the environment if they had more information or if companies produced products and services to make it easier.

This level of interest for the environment and eco-friendly issues proves that Indianapolis is in need of an event to better educate and promote green living, according to Green Fest Indy officials. Green Fest Indy will be March 26 through 28 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, Toyota Expo Hall.

San Francisco — Action For Nature, a San-Francisco-based non-profit, is now taking applications for the 2010 International Young Eco-Hero Awards, which honor youth ages 8 to 16 for their outstanding accomplishments in environmental advocacy, environmental health, research and protection of the natural world.

Award recipients will receive up to $500 cash, an award certificate, and other forms of recognition. The application deadline is February 28, 2010.

Action For Nature‚s mission is to encourage young people to take personal action to nurture and protect a healthy environment on which all life depends. Now in its eighth year of the International Young Eco-Hero Awards, the organization has honored 90 young people from 13 countries and 24 states in America.

Previous award winners have continued to receive other prestigious leadership, environmental and science awards, such as the Brower Youth and Intel Science awards. They‚ve also taken part in local, national and international media interviews.

Alec Loorz, a 2008 award winner, has continued to educate youth and adults about global warming and has spoken to more than 20,000 people. Alec, who is now 15, is the youngest member of Al Gore‚s speaking panel, and was recently asked to assist with a presentation before the U.S. Senate.

Former award winner Otana Jakpor, 16, researched air purifiers and ozone emissions and successfully advocated for change in California. Her findings resulted in the first-ever state regulation of ozone-generators. She has since been honored by the Environmental Protection Agency and has become an official spokesperson for the American Lung Association. She has also had her work published by several science journals.

Seymour, Ind. — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now accepting entries for the 2010 Indiana Junior Duck Stamp Contest, which is administered by the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge in Seymour. Entries must be postmarked by March 15, 2010.
“The Junior Duck Stamp Program offers children an opportunity to learn about wildlife, exercise their artistic talents, and develop an appreciation for science and conservation,” said Tom Melius, Midwest Regional Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has held a Junior Duck Stamp Contest in Indiana since 1995. Last year, Seth Spradlin from Westfield, Ind., won the Indiana contest with a drawing of a pair of green-wing teal.
“We hope to have an even broader level of participation this year from schools and students across the state,” said Donna Stanley, Indiana Junior Duck Stamp Program state coordinator.
This dynamic educational program uses both conservation and design principles to teach wetland habitat and waterfowl biology to students in kindergarten through high school. The program provides an opportunity for students to artistically express their knowledge of the diversity, interdependence and beauty of wildlife.
Students may submit artwork featuring one of the following species: whistling ducks, swans, geese, brant, dabbling ducks, diving ducks, sea ducks, mergansers, stiff tails, or Hawaiian ducks. A full list of permitted species is available online. Judging will be open to the general public, and will be begin at 9:00 a.m on March 20 at [Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge.
Artwork entries will be judged on the basis of original design, anatomical accuracy, artistic composition and suitability for reproduction on a 1- by 1 ½-inch stamp. Students will be judged in four groups, according to grade level: K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Three first, three second and three third place entries, along with 16 honorable mentions will be selected from each group. Contest judges select a “Best of Show” from the 12 first place winners, which will be submitted to the Federal Duck Stamp Office and entered into the National Junior Duck Stamp Contest to be held in St. Paul, Minn., April 23. The winner of the National Junior Duck Stamp Contest, along with his or her parent or guardian and teacher will receive a free trip to a First Day of Sale ceremony in late June or early July.
The first place art from the national, contest is used to create a National Junior Duck Stamp each year. The Junior Duck Stamp is available for $5 from the U.S. Postal Service and from many National Wildlife Refuges. Proceeds from the sale of the stamps support conservation education and provide awards and scholarships for participating students, teachers and schools.
A downloadable entry form and information on contest rules and regulations for teachers and supervising adults can be found online. For additional information, or if you have questions regarding your student’s or school’s participation, please contact Donna Stanley, Jr. Duck Stamp State Coordinator, (812) 522-4352, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Entries and reference forms should be postmarked by March 15, 2009 and mailed to:
c/o Junior Duck Stamp Coordinator
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge
12985 E. U.S. Hwy. 50
Seymour, IN 47274