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Air Power Australia is an independent military and policy think tank founded in 2004 by Dr Carlo Kopp and Peter Goon. Air Power Australia is a non-profit entity and was established with the primary aim of air power research and analysis, but also modern joint, land and naval warfare. Air Power Australia is not affiliated with the Department of Defence, the Australian Defence Force or any other Commonwealth organisation, and does not receive funding from vendor organisations.The research findings presented by Air Power Australia are derived from rigorous quantitative analyses that have been peer reviewed in order to provide a benchmark for analytical technique and debate in Australia.

APICS builds operations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and a worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is a professional society providing basic and applied exercise science conferences, meetings and workshops. Our members research and apply the science of human performance, movement and clinical sports medicine. ACSM Certification is for personal trainers working with healthy individuals, or health and fitness and clinical exercise specialists and professionals for special populations and patients under a doctor's care. Research grants and scholarships are available from the ACSM Foundation.

Pet adoption: adopt a homeless pet (dog or cat) or pets from animal shelters. Petfinder has helped with more than 13 million pet adoptions since 1995.