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Veterinarian Carrie J. Miller Receives NAPHIA Grant
The grant is due in part to honor the late “Heimdall,” a much beloved deaf Great Dane. The grant is provided to support further research of mutating bacterial pneumonia and other respiratory illness in large breed dogs. - December 04, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Canyonlands Field Institute Announces Rainbow Bridge Trek in Southern Utah for Spring 2010
Hiking Trek through Native American Lands with Packstock Support April 27 - May 2, 2010 with Canyonlands Field Institute. Trek from Navajo Mountain to Rainbow Bridge with experienced Navajo Guides and CFI Naturalists. - December 04, 2009 - Canyonlands Field Institute
Vanguard University’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) to Hold the Global Awareness Fair
Companies involved in ethical business practices will be showcased at the Global Awareness Fair, held by Vanguard University’s Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team. This project features walk-through exhibitions of various socially responsible companies and will be held at The Camp in Costa Mesa (2937 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA) on December 6, 2009 from 12-3 PM. - December 03, 2009 - Vanguard University SIFE
God’s Green Africa Unites East/West to Build New Africa
God's Green Africa, a division of God's Green America, announced today its alliance with The Rehoboth Foundation to build partnerships in the West expediting economic development in Africa. God's Green Africa President Dr. Cheryl Hill and Rev. Felix Awotula, president of The Rehoboth Foundation,... - December 03, 2009 - God's Green America
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center Gears Up for December’s Month-Long Home 4 the Holidays® Adoption Event
The Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center hopes to reach its goal of 1550 pets adopted in 2009 at the conclusion of Home 4 the Holidays adoption event. Can’t adopt? The society offers other ways to help homeless and needy cats and dogs. - December 03, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Voluntourism Travelers’ Donations Raise Funds for a New Haven for Children Threatened by Homelessness and Poverty in Cuzco, Peru
Planeterra’s “Project Cuzco Kids” Will Provide Volunteer Opportunities for Adventure Tour Participants Exploring Peru's Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley. - December 03, 2009 - Planeterra Foundation
Dr. William F. Greenlee of the Hamner Institutes Earns Benjamin Rush Award from Dickinson College
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced that Dr. William F. Greenlee, president and CEO, received the Benjamin Rush Award and delivered the 2009-2010 Rush lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa. Each year, Dickinson College bestows the prestigious Rush... - December 03, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Daytona Beach Area Unitarian Universalists Present Dan Gribbin Lecture on Pete Seeger and Modern American Folk Music
The Unitarian Universalist Society Daytona Beach Area, on December 2, 2009 at 7pm, will be presenting Dan Gribbin's lecture and discussion of modern American folk music, highlighting Pete Seege's role in its mid 20th Century popularity and its use in protests for issues of social activism. - December 02, 2009 - Unitarian Universalist Society Daytona Beach Area
World Vision Goes Around the World to Find the True Spirit of Christmas Next Stop: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Since November 19, World Vision and thousands of people around the world have been traveling the globe in search of the Christmas spirit as part of the Christian humanitarian agency’s “Spirit of Christmas” tour. The month-long tour features interviews and stories with children and... - December 01, 2009 - World Vision US
The Tennessee Aquarium’s Tropical Holiday Adventure: a Colorful World Excursion in Downtown Chattanooga
Soak in the fun at the Tennessee Aquarium this holiday season with the Tennessee Aquarium Tropical Holiday Adventure. A fun filled family vacation to see many of the tropical animals of the world is happening right now in Downtown Chattanooga. - November 27, 2009 - Tennessee Aquarium
God’s Green America and Kimberly Parry Organics Partner on Natural Skin Care
God’s Green America announced today a partnership with Kimberly Parry Organics as a featured product of God’s Green Home, a division of God’s Green America. - November 26, 2009 - God's Green America
World Vision Goes Around the World to Find the True Spirit of Christmas Next Stop: Quito, Ecuador
Since November 19, World Vision and thousands of people around the world have been traveling the globe in search of the Christmas spirit as part of the Christian humanitarian agency’s "Spirit of Christmas" tour. The month-long tour features interviews and stories with children and... - November 25, 2009 - World Vision US
GreenCitizens.net Announced as the Online Media Partner for IYCN’s Agents of Change (AOC) Program
GreenCitizens.net, a recently launched web portal with the purpose of generating climate change related awareness among the masses, has signed up as the online media partner for Indian Youth Climate Network’s Agents of Change (AOC) Program. - November 25, 2009 - First Carbon
Enable America Congratulates Clark Construction for Helping Veterans
On November 19, Clark Construction provided on-the-job employment mentoring to seven disabled military veterans, as part of a Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month program held in conjunction with Enable America. - November 25, 2009 - Enable America
Ellis Island: Where It Began and Where It Ended
German Americans were interned during WWII at the same time and in the same camps as Japanese Americans. The internment of German-Americans began on December 8, 1941 on Ellis Island and this date is being commemorated this year with a conference on the island under the title: Ellis Island: Where It Began and Where It Ended. - November 24, 2009 - German World Alliance
A Call for National Unity Among African Americans Author of "the Black-Print" Makes an Appeal to African Americans
The lack of unity among African Americans is the major reason for the many ills that afflict our people and our communities. The disheartening truth is that many African Americans do not see themselves as one race of people. According to a survey by the Pew Research Center in 2007 titled “Optimism about Black Progress Declines – Blacks See Growing Values Gap Between Poor and Middle Class”... - November 23, 2009 - Going Beyond The Dream
The Future of Energy: Exploring Our Options
A new study is set to begin soon which will provide results and consequences of various forms of electric power generation. - November 22, 2009 - OSA, Inc.
Does Every Little Gift Really Make a Life-Changing Impact for Children Around the World? World Vision Goes Around World to Find Answer – and the True Spirit of Christmas
Beginning November 19, join World Vision and thousands of people around the world on the "Spirit of Christmas" tour as a team from the Christian humanitarian agency travels around the globe in search of the Christmas spirit. The month-long tour will feature interviews and stories with... - November 21, 2009 - World Vision US
Laptops, Cell Phones Fueling Rape and War in the Congo?
Conflict Minerals Trade Act key first step to ensuring armed groups don’t benefit from Americans’ high-tech purchases, says aid group. Eastern DRC has one of world’s highest rates of gender-based violence, child soldier use. Legislation would help companies certify products as “conflict free,” World Vision says. - November 21, 2009 - World Vision US
Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center to Aid Homebound Pet Owners with Chuck Waggin’ Pet Meals Program
The Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center has teamed with Meals on Wheels to provide free cat and dog food through its Chuck Waggin’ Pet Meals program. The pet food is donated by individuals, retailers and other businesses, repackaged into weekly meals by RHSPAC volunteers, and delivered by Meals on Wheels volunteers to their homebound clients. - November 21, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Gerdau Ameristeel Helps Disabled Veterans in Florida
As part of Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month, Gerdau Ameristeel provided on-the-job experience to a group of veterans looking for employment. This program was produced in conjunction with Enable America, a non-profit committed to improving employment opportunities for all people with disabilities. - November 20, 2009 - Enable America
God’s Green Africa Partners with Republic of Benin
God’s Green Africa, a division of God’s Green America, today announced its partnership with The Republic of Benin to unite resources of the West with the imminent local needs of health, agriculture, housing and education. This multi-faceted initiative will provide a template for... - November 19, 2009 - God's Green America
Hamner Institutes Scientist to Speak at Conference Focusing on Military Life Sciences Initiatives
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced that Melvin Andersen, Ph.D., director of The Hamner Program in Chemical Safety Sciences and director of the Computational Biology Division, will join a panel at the U.S. Department of Defense’s Transformational Medical Technologies... - November 19, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
"Crush Global Warming" with Personalized Music Video
Nonprofit ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education Rocks Social Media to Help Youth Declare Energy Independence - November 18, 2009 - ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education
Clark Construction to Mentor Disabled Veterans in San Antonio
In conjunction with Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month, a Texas construction company will provide on-the-job mentoring to military veterans at one of its work sites in San Antonio. - November 18, 2009 - Enable America
Landmark Study in Heavy Metal Detoxification Published Using Activated Liquid Zeolite
The Health and Wellness Research Institute is pleased to announce the November 10, 2009, publication of the clinical trial of activated zeolite in the journal, Nutrition and Dietary Supplements. The clinical trial named “Clinical evidence supporting the use of an activated clinoptilolite suspension as an agent to increase urinary excretion of toxic heavy metals” presents compelling evidence using Natural Cellular Defense as a natural chelator to remove a wide range of harmful heavy metals. - November 17, 2009 - Health and Wellness Research Institute
Rethinking Psychiatric Crisis: Alternative Responses to “First Breaks”
Experts on responses to first-break psychosis from across the world gather in New York City, presenting a one-day conference open to the public: November 23rd, 2009 9 AM - 7:30 PM New York University, Kimmel Center - November 16, 2009 - International Network Toward Alternatives and Recovery (INTAR)
Enable America Applauds President's Plan to Help Military Veterans
November is Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month. Enable America, which works to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, supports President Barack Obama's creation of the Council on Veterans Employment. - November 13, 2009 - Enable America
Enable America Congratulates Gerdau Ameristeel
November is Disabled Veterans Employment Mentoring Month. Enable America builds bridges between people with disabilities and organizations to improve employment opportunities. - November 12, 2009 - Enable America
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Release Podcast on Future of Bioscience Industry in China
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced the release of a podcast that reviews the explosive growth of China’s bioscience industry and discusses how an independent research institute in Research Triangle Park has established new collaborations with Chinese partners such as... - November 12, 2009 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
On Thanksgiving, be Thankful and Provide a Feast Best Suited for Pets – Pet Insurance Association Provides Advisory
Pets ingesting rich and fatty foods, chocolates, or other unsuitable or unintended items, can create a thankless holiday visiting the veterinary emergency hospital. - November 11, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Brown University Furthers Curriculum by Partnering with NGO - Students Raise $10,000, and Take Classroom Projects All the Way to Central America
Students from Brown University's Men's Lacrosse Program Raised $10,000 for the non profit Sustainable Harvest International (SHI), the largest donation from a student group SHI has received to date; and students spent a semester developing an economic plan for SHI, and then went all the way to Central America to see how effective it would be. - November 07, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
Enable America Puts Out Call to Disabled Veterans
In November Enable America is coordinating employment mentoring programs for disabled veterans, to assist those who have difficulty finding work. The non-profit organization is urging those who want to participate to contact the group now. November is "Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month." - November 06, 2009 - Enable America
Citizens Demanding Vaccination Choice Carry Republican Chris Christie to New Jersey Governorship
In an unprecedented and historic move, Chris Christie put pen to paper last week and made an official campaign promise to citizens of New Jersey in support of vaccination choice. He further cemented his position on live radio with Don Imus, by becoming the first gubernatorial candidate to utter the... - November 06, 2009 - Life Health Choices
This Saturday Denver’s ‘Heimdall,’ the Gentle Giant is Honored as the 2009 North American Pet Health Favorite Pet Story
Heimdall’s story provides a compelling example of the love of a special pet, and the value of being able to provide excellent care - November 04, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Enable America Expands Into San Antonio
Enable America, the non-profit that improves employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is expanding into Texas. In its initial program, the organization will provide employment mentoring for disabled veterans in San Antonio. Enable America has declared November to be Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month. - November 04, 2009 - Enable America
ACE Appoints Pic Walker as Executive Director
ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education, a national nonprofit that offers dynamic climate change education programs for high schools, today announced the appointment of Pic Walker as its Executive Director. Walker has worked with ACE since late 2008 as Deputy Director with responsibility for leading... - November 01, 2009 - ACE :: Alliance for Climate Education
Campsite and Manor with Guestrooms and Holiday Flats
Holiday paradise Gut Horn on the lake Waginger See impresses by its successful combination of campsite and holiday resort. - November 01, 2009 - Michael Stepper
Enable America Declares November "Disabled Veteran Employment Mentoring Month"
Enable America is a non-profit working to improve employment opportunities for all people with disabilities. In November, in conjunction with Veterans Day, it will focus efforts on providing employment mentoring to those with service-related disabilities. - October 30, 2009 - Enable America
Enable America Honors Companies for Disability Mentoring
Enable America, the non-profit devoted to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, sends its thanks and congratulations to six Raleigh, North Carolina companies, as they begin mentoring programs. Those companies are Progress Energy, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, the Carolina Hurricanes, Rex HealthCare, SAS and WRAL-TV. - October 29, 2009 - Enable America
Aquatic Weed Removal Made Easy - Easier and Faster Than Any Other Hand Tool
Justo Zarazua, a Pinconning man and retired tool designer, has invented an alternative to back-breaking aquatic weed removal methods; an affordable method to remove aquatic weeds safely and efficiently. The Weedgator™ is a five-foot long environmentally-friendly weed cutter that is easy to handle; weighing in at a mere two pounds. - October 25, 2009 - JZ Design
SAAW International Launches Meat Free Monday
Currently a number of campaigns have sprung up aimed at persuading governments around the world to declare every Monday a meat free day in an effort to tackle climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Not only is meat production hugely carbon intensive but it is also responsible for 70% of the deforestation occurring in the Amazon rainforests, as trees are felled so that crops can be grown to feed livestock. - October 25, 2009 - Society for the Advancement of Animal Wellbeing
Local Non Profit Gives Away Free Groceries
OPM announces the rollout of “CrimeFreebies” an incentive program where youth and their families can earn free groceries by participating in its crime prevention program. - October 25, 2009 - Operation Peace of Mind
DEBRA Canada Announces, Rare Butterflies Unite This Month to Share Global Awareness
Press release describing the last week of October 2009 as the first International Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week. Sanction by the World Health Organization and the United Nations is sought. This awareness week unites "EB" advocacy groups, charities, and rare disease alliances to promote the development of effective treatments, and research toward finding a cure for EB. - October 25, 2009 - DEBRA Canada
New Tread Lightly Program Launches Two Exciting Initiatives on the International Day of Climate Action
With humanity currently using the equivalent of 1.3 planets for our resource consumption and waste absorption, it is clear that we must learn to decrease the pressure we put on the planet. Beginning on October 24th, youth worldwide will be able to participate in two exciting initiatives designed to... - October 24, 2009 - TakingITGlobal
Join the Rainforest Carbon Remove Society and HRH, The Prince of Wales, to Save the Rainforests
The Rainforest Carbon Remove Society, with a mandate to save the rainforests in Belize, has gained international exposure by being posted on The Prince’s Rainforests Project site. - October 24, 2009 - Rainforest Carbon Remove Society
GreenCitizens.net Announced as the Official Online Media Partner for 350.org
GreenCitizens.net, the Green Citizens Network, will now be the official online media partner for 350.org in South Asia. - October 24, 2009 - First Carbon
It Only Takes $5.00 to Save the Rainforests
The green gauntlet has been cast by the Rainforest Carbon Remove Society. This non-profit organization has spearheaded an innovative and daring global fundraising challenge to save Belize’s rainforests. - October 22, 2009 - Rainforest Carbon Remove Society
New Voice Offers Radical Solutions to the Violence in the Black Community
"African American mothers and fathers are shedding rivers of tears because they are losing their sons at an alarming rate. They deserve solutions and action, not rhetoric" says, Malik Green, author of The Black-Print and founder of Going Beyond The Dream, a non-profit organization whose goal is to unite and empower the descendants of African slaves. - October 22, 2009 - Going Beyond The Dream
Nebraska PTA Holds 86th Annual Convention
The 86th Annual Convention of the Nebraska Parent Teacher Association was held in Bellevue, Nebraska on October 10th, 2009. In attendance were delegates representing 100 PTA units, the Nebraska PTA State Board and the National PTA President Elect, Betsy Landers. Attendees heard from Betsy Landers... - October 20, 2009 - Nebraska PTA