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aviation-related charities receive grants during 2010. All of those that were nominated are already doing "good" for aviation. We want to come along side to help build awareness and increase funding opportunities. And, we want to mobilize the pilot community to learn more about them and get involved.

Bye Energy, Inc., which is developing an electric Cessna 172, has signed an agreement with Panacis, a designer and manufacturer of advanced mobile power products. The companies are collaborating on the development, integration and manufacturing of battery storage systems for Bye Energy's electric and electric-hybrid propulsion system for general aviation aircraft.

"'Girls With Wings' is a reality based broadcast series (including content for web and mobile) and feature length documentary film about women who fly. This is the place where you will meet the coolest, smartest, sexiest and most adventurous women on the planet. Other women talk about their dreams and fantasies, 'Girls With Wings' live them every day. 'Girls With Wings' will help to inspire the next generation of women pilots!"

"We look at the gas laws and how to recognize which one to use in three sample problems."

"Access4Kids with the aim of opening up entertainment, educational benefits and social media available on tablets to children with fine motor impairments. The wireless input device uses a sensor system to translate physical movements into fine-motor gestures to control a tablet."

MSO-104 oscilloscope. What makes this scope so different? It is a very small module, smaller than the Arduino Uno sitting next to it on my desk, that plugs into your iOS device and your iOS device handles all of the display and heavy duty work for the oscilloscope! I usually have my iPad or iPhone with me when I am working so this seemed like an ideal solution.

$35,000 in prizes and challenging software developers to help more than 15 million researchers, medical professionals, librarians and students navigate scientific content, improve scientific search and discovery, visualize sophisticated data in more insightful and attractive ways and stimulate collaboration.

"A report by Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project indicated that 73 percent of teachers use cell phones for classroom activities. Educational apps open a world of possibilities for teachers and students. The growing pool of grade- and subject-specific apps can keep students engaged and make teachers' lives easier."

"Many of you will probably receive a smartphone or tablet during the holiday season. While you should include the necessary aviation apps, you also need to have some fun. So below are five aviation game apps for you to consider for your device. These are not endorsements of any app."

"Cybersmart provides activities, resources and practical advice to help young kids, kids, teens and parents safely enjoy the online world. Cybersmart also offers training and resources for schools and materials for library staff."