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The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives Funding to Study Inhalation Toxicity of Jet Fuel
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org), has announced that Dr. Darol E. Dodd, a senior research toxicologist at CIIT and director of toxicology and preclinical studies at The Hamner, has received a $655,367 contract from the Navy Health Research Center – Environmental... - February 28, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Riverside (CA) Humane Society’s 16th Annual Walk with The Animals Set for March 22; Mayor Ron Loveridge to Serve as Grand Marshal
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center presents its 16th Annual Walk With The Animals fundraiser on March 22, Fairmount Park, Riverside, CA, with Mayor Ron Loveridge as Grand Marshal. Classic rock station KOLA 99.9 FM with Patti Banner will broadcast live from the event. - February 25, 2008 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Registration Open for The Ophelia Project's Third National Conference
Registration is now open online for The Ophelia Project’s third national conference, “The Bullying Crisis: Exploring Dimensions of Relational Aggression” to be held October 16-17, 2008 at Hotel Orrington in Evanston, Illinois, just minutes from downtown Chicago. This innovative... - February 20, 2008 - The Ophelia Project
ExtendLove.org to Give Out Free Roses to New Yorkers, Presidential Candidates on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day sucks if you're single, but New Yorkers are being shown a little extra love this year. ExtendLove.org will be giving out roses at Union Square on Valentine's Day to demonstrate that love should be extended to everyone. ExtendLove.org is a new website that tracks and consolidates... - February 12, 2008 - ExtendLove.org
Hal Colston, Founder of Good News Garage and Neighborkeepers, Profiled in People Magazine’s “Heroes Among Us”
Hal Colston, founder of two successful anti-poverty programs, Good News Garage and Neighborkeepers, is profiled in the current issue (dated February 11, 2008) of People Magazine in their “Heroes Among Us” column. - February 11, 2008 - Good News Garage
Out4Immigration Supports National Freedom to Marry Week
Notes that Inequality in Federal Marriage Law Denies Same-Sex Binational Couples Basic Rights. - February 10, 2008 - Out4Immigration
Parental Alienation Awareness Organization Begins Preparations for Parental Alienation Awareness Day-April 25th
Parental Alienation Awareness Organization (PAAO) is beginning the New Year by launching its campaign to organize events for April 25th-Parental Alienation Awareness Day. - February 09, 2008 - Parental Alienation Awareness Organization
The Inauguration of the World Largest Peace Banner
Tens of thousands of children coming together for the very first time in Hyderabad India, with the World largest peace banner of a hundred and 91 kilometers by the time it is finished which will be signed by millions of children of all nations and will be delivered on September 11, 2008 to the... - February 08, 2008 - Global Peace Initiative
Local Advocacy Group Jumps Into Maryland Primary Season with Pre-Launch of Statewide Voter Empowerment Campaign
The GrassRoots Steering Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the pre-launch of its 2008 VOTE THE POWER!™ Campaign. - February 01, 2008 - The GrassRoots Steering Foundation, Inc.
Voluntourism ‘One of the Best Ways to Ensure Tourism Helps Reduce Poverty’ Claims Different Travel
The Different Travel Company – a UK based volunteer travel company - have today claimed that properly managed volunteer travel is one of the best ways to ensure tourism assists poverty reduction. Pointing to a number of the projects to which Different Travel take their volunteer tourists,... - January 30, 2008 - Different Travel
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives Grant for Respiratory Research
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences has announced that Dr. Yin Chen, an assistant investigator in the Division of Translational Biology at The Hamner, has been awarded a $2.1 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases / National Institutes of Health (NIH). - January 29, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Wave Foundation Supports SRI’s Operation Whale Shark
Wave Foundation of Kentucky’s Newport Aquarium has awarded $6,200 to Operation Whale Shark, a study conducted by the Shark Research Institute (SRI). The Wave grant, together with funds from the World Wildlife Fund, is helping SRI scientists identify the size, structure, and habits of the... - January 23, 2008 - Shark Research Institute
Four Peaks Pickup, AZ. Feb 9th 2008
Several hundred folks from all walks of life have decided to come together to do something about the environment. Mountain biking, hiking, motorcycle, 4wheeling and shooting clubs are going to cooperate to clean up the Four Peaks, AZ area just north east of Phoenix. - January 19, 2008 - Four Peaks Pickup
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Hosts Tour Stop for 2008 N.C. Science Blogging Conference
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org), has announced that the organization will host a tour stop for the 2008 North Carolina Science Blogging Conference on Friday, Jan. 18 from 2-4 p.m. The Hamner tour stop will feature a demonstration by Dr. Russell Thomas, director of the... - January 11, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
World Vision Distributing Aid to More Than 150,000 Displaced Kenyans
Aid workers warn the humanitarian situation is likely to get worse. - January 10, 2008 - World Vision US
What's Old is New with a Green Twist at UandITrade
UandItrade.com formally announced today the official launch of their national e-trading site geared towards parents with growing families. The purpose of the site is to trade anything and everything relating to children including clothing, toys, nursery items etc. Though UandItrade.com can be... - January 10, 2008 - UandITrade
Mental Health Advocacy Through the Arts
On March 21, 2006, J.T. Fielder, the oldest child and only son of Colorado’s beloved nature photographer John Fielder took his life on top of a windy 13,000 foot peak. Two years later, John Fielder is honoring his son’s life by being the spokesperson for a unique program that examines... - January 08, 2008 - Carson J Spencer Foundation
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Signs BioMedomics
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) has announced that BioMedomics has joined The Hamner Accelerator for Translational Bioscience. The accelerator program provides an opportunity for leaders of emerging companies to access resources at The Hamner while also partnering on... - January 07, 2008 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
CTC International Directly Responds to Violence in Kenya; Resources Are Needed to Continue Progress
CTC Volunteers Currently on the Ground in Maai Mahiu Distributing Food and Aid to Refugees Displaced by the Violence. - January 06, 2008 - CTC International
San Francisco Transgender Empowerment Advocacy and Mentorship Announces a Collaborative Health and Resource Fair for the Transgender Community
The San Francisco Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center’s Transgender Empowerment Advocacy and Mentorship (SF TEAM), in collaboration with the Transgender Economic Empowerment Initiative (TEEI), the San Francisco Department of Public Health – HIV Prevention Section and... - December 27, 2007 - San Francisco Transgender Empowerment Advocacy and Mentorship
Riverside Humane Society (CA) Reaches Milestone in 110-Year History with 1000th Pet Adoption for 2007
The Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center on Dec. 19 set an all-time record in adoptions for one year with its 1000th adoption for 2007, smashing the previous record of 640 set in 2006. - December 24, 2007 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Tsunami-Affected Communities Set Course for Long-Term Development
World Vision enters final stages of multi-country response; agency to continue development work in affected communities. More than 11,000 homes constructed at three-year mark - December 20, 2007 - World Vision US
Enable America Hosts Program Mentors for Informational Seminar - 2nd VetConnect Mentor Training Session
On Saturday, December 8, 2007, Enable America held its second VetConnect Mentor Training Session. The meeting focused on Traumatic Brain Injury. Wounded warrior mentors and family members heard from a variety of speakers including experts from Naval Medical Center San Diego and Quality Living, Inc. - December 19, 2007 - Enable America
Dr. Charles Hamner Named to 2008 Most Influential Persons List
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org), an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational biomedical research, has announced that Dr. Charles Hamner, chairman of the board of directors at The Hamner, has... - December 18, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
AcquaPro Worldwide Partners with Emares of the UK to Enter Saudi Water Market
AcquaPro Worldwide, Inc., developer of the world's first full-scale, fully engineered barge-mounted desalination system, has teamed with Emares Ltd. of the UK, an international industrial supply and procurement firm. The team will pursue a water supply contract to provide up to 5 million gallons per day (75,000 cubic meters) to the Saudi Arabian utility company Marafiq at the Jubail and Yanbu industrial zone on Saudi Arabia's Persian Gulf Coast. - December 12, 2007 - AcquaPro Worldwide, Inc.
Safe Holiday Tips for Kids and Teens
Love Our Children USA announced today that during the holiday season as toy sales skyrocket and teens spend more time online, it’s important to watch for the dangers and keep children safe. - December 07, 2007 - Love Our Children USA
New Fathers Will "Hit the Ground Crawling" with Essential Reference Guide - the Perfect Holiday Gift from Mom
What is the best gift mom and baby could receive? An involved dad. Mom, now is your chance to give your baby’s dad the tools he needs to succeed at fatherhood and become indispensable to both you and baby. - December 06, 2007 - Boot Camps for Dads
Humanity First Continues Aid to Bangladesh Cyclone Victims
As villages in Bangladesh continue to recover from the horrific Cyclone Sidr that landed in the country two weeks ago, aid continues to flow from nations around the world – but there is still much action needed. Humanity First has been assigned to provide a range of services to the devastated... - December 05, 2007 - Humanity First
The Hamner Institutes For Health Sciences Names Chief Business Officer
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org), an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational biomedical research, announced that Rick Williams has joined the organization as chief business officer. As a... - December 03, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Smith to Lead State’s Protection and Advocacy Agency
The Disability Rights North Carolina board of directors announces the appointment of Vicki Smith as executive director of the state’s Protection and Advocacy agency (P&A), effective November 26, 2007. As the state’s P&A agency, Disability Rights North Carolina protects the legal rights of people with disabilities through individual and systems advocacy. - November 30, 2007 - Disability Rights North Carolina
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Announces New Research Investigator
Dr. William F. Greenlee, president and CEO of The Hamner Institutes For Health Sciences, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational research to enhance the value of the investment in biomedical sciences, has announced... - November 28, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Zanesville Firehouse Adopts Boot Camp for New Dads Program
Boot Camp for New Dads (headquartered in Irvine, CA), a non-profit fatherhood orientation program typically operating in more than 260 hospitals, clinics, schools and churches throughout nation has recently been adopted by the City of Zanesville Fire Department in Ohio. It is the first Boot Camp... - November 28, 2007 - Boot Camps for Dads
Cyclone Sidr Victims Aided by Humanity First
Cyclone Sidr met with Bangladesh’s shores on the evening of November 15th, and moved its way into the mainland. UN reports indicate that over 27 million people have been affected by the deadly tropical storm. The cyclone, according to national relief and rescue workers, has left an official... - November 23, 2007 - Humanity First
Annual Tree Festival Supports Children's Programs
This holiday kick-off event benefits children and teens in HeartShare’s foster care program and children with developmental disabilities in its pre-school programs and the new school-age program for children with autism. - November 21, 2007 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Partners with EPA
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences (www.thehamner.org) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Environmental Agency’s (EPA) National Center for Computational Toxicology (NCCT). The agreement establishes a one-year collaborative research effort to further the... - November 20, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
ABSOLUT® VODKA, American Express Honored for Inclusive LGBT Advertising by Commercial Closet Association
November AdRespect Honors Awards Program Previews New CCA Industry Standard Score in Gay Advertising. Commercial Closet Association’s annual Corporate AdRespect Honors is this year recognizing ABSOLUT® VODKA and American Express for excellence in inclusive portrayals of lesbian, gay,... - November 14, 2007 - Commercial Closet Association
Celebration of America Recycles Day on November 15
Organizations needing to raise money and who wish to positively impact the environment can now participate in a “Green Fundraising Campaign.” - November 14, 2007 - Project KOPEG
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives $970,000 Grant for Interpreting Biomonitoring Data
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational research to enhance the value of the investment in biomedical sciences, has announced that Dr. Harvey Clewell, director of the Center... - November 06, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
World Vision Responding to Historic Flooding in Mexico
Agency concerned about risk of disease; reaching 300,000 stranded people “will take time” - November 04, 2007 - World Vision US
Boot Camp for New Dads Fatherhood Program Launched in England
Having taught thousands of new fathers across the U.S. how to burp, feed, change, comfort and bond with their new babies, Boot Camp for New Dads, a non-profit orientation program for fathers-to-be, has recently been adopted in Liverpool, England. - November 01, 2007 - Boot Camps for Dads
Humanity First Continues to Serve Southern California Fire Disaster Victims and Evacuees
As residents return to the San Diego and Los Angeles areas to see if their homes survived the deadly fires that have been raging this past week, Humanity First continues to assess disaster and relief needs on a daily basis. In the past two days, Humanity First has carried through a number of... - October 30, 2007 - Humanity First
Donations Needed for Victims of California Wildfires
www.uanditrade.com is making it simple to donate goods to the families of the California Wildfires. UandITrade connects parents across the nation so that they can trade items their children have outgrown like clothes, books and toys. UandITrade founders have recently created a special option on... - October 27, 2007 - UandITrade
Humanity First Fights Raging Fires in Southern California
The disastrous fires that lit up the night sky in southern California this past week are beginning to desist, but the same cannot be said for the damages that they are leaving behind. Aided by winds that stoked the fires and derailed efforts of firefighters, sixteen cities have been devastated and... - October 27, 2007 - Humanity First
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Senior Investigator Named Keynote Speaker for Poe Center Annual Meeting
The Hamner Institutes For Health Sciences, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to translational research to enhance the value of the investment in biomedical sciences, has announced that Dr. Sheila Collins, a senior investigator... - October 26, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
MMI Associates, Inc. Sponsors Local Education Advocacy Organization
Ann Denlinger, president of Wake Education Partnership, an independent education advocacy organization dedicated to making world-class schools possible in Wake County, named MMI Associates, Inc., a full-service marketing and public relations firm, as a sponsor for its 2007 Annual Meeting held... - October 25, 2007 - Wake Education
Afrosphere Coalition's Day of Action for Darfur
The blogosphere takes action with a new focus, intent to raise concrete action that puts a stop to genocide. - October 23, 2007 - The Grassroute
The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences Receives $1.6 Million NIH Grant
Dr. William F. Greenlee, president and CEO of The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences, an independent, nonprofit organization that offers an open, collaborative and cross-disciplinary approach to strengthen the research investment in biomedical sciences, has announced that Dr. Wenhong Cao,... - October 19, 2007 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
Lake Management Company “Recycles” Sports Equipment for Kids
Lake Management company in Metro Atlanta collects balls and others sports equipment found in client lakes and ponds for donation to youth programs. - October 16, 2007 - Aquascape Environmental
Digerati Sponsors Local Education Advocacy Organization
Ann Denlinger, president of Wake Education Partnership, an independent education advocacy organization dedicated to making world-class schools possible in Wake County, has announced that Digerati, a full-service presentation technology provider, sponsored its 2007 Annual Meeting, held Thursday, Oct. - October 16, 2007 - Wake Education
National Conference on Nonverbal Learning Disorders, November 2 & 3 Stamford, CT
“This is an opportunity for everyone affected by NLD to learn more about the diagnosis and effective interventions and promote collaboration among service providers,” said Patricia Carrin, President of the Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association, a non-profit organization based in Simsbury, CT. “It is also a chance to meet others who are dealing with these challenges on a day-to-day basis.” - October 13, 2007 - Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association