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The 8th Ibero-American Ministers of Tourism Conference, Held July 17-18 in El Salvador (Popularity:  )
The President of the Republic of El Salvador, Elias Antonio Saca, opened the 8th Ibero-American Ministers of Tourism Conference on Thursday. The main theme of the July 17-18 conference was "Tourism, Youth and Development."
The Salvadoran head of state welcomed attendees from 17 Latin American and Iberian countries, as well as the World Tourism Organization (WTO) and the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB).
With this Ibero-American meeting, El Salvador raised its ...
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More Movies to Include Anti-Smoking PSAs to Protect Children's Health (Popularity: )
Today, the California Governor's office announced that anti-smoking public service announcements (PSAs) developed by the state will be included in youth-rated DVD movies from several major Hollywood studios. The American Legacy Foundation(R), a national public health foundation dedicated to reducing tobacco use in the U.S., applauds the state of California for joining in the nationwide effort to educate youth on the dangers of tobacco use. Moreover, as young people continue ...
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DPW Secretary Highlights Gains for Children, Families in 2008-2009 Budget (Popularity: )
Secretary of Public Welfare Estelle B. Richman today said the Governor's newly enacted 2008-09 budget will meet the critical needs of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens, as well as introduce strong new protections for children with autism spectrum disorder.
"The country's current economic climate, along with dwindling financial support from the federal government, have made this year especially difficult," said Richman. "Despite these challenges, while we have been able to maintain ...
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Putting Their Braille Skills to the Test: Nation's Top Blind Students Compete in Unique Academic Competition (Popularity: )
Of all the literacy issues in America, braille literacy is one of the most underrated. Most people see the little dots created by Louis Braille in 1824 as something of a novelty. They glance over them as they punch in their ATM passwords. Comedians make light of their use and ponder their placement in areas frequented by people with sight. But for thousands of blind and visually impaired children who ...
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Mulally Chairing YMCA of Detroit Charity Golf Event at Oakland Hills, Proceeds to Benefit Kids, Families in Need (Popularity: )
This summer, Oakland Hills Country Club is the place where dreams will be made possible for thousands of metro Detroit area kids, families and individuals.
(And the 90th PGA Championship comes to town too.)
On Monday, June 23, the historic Oakland Hills County Club plays host to the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit Legacy Golf Classic. Chaired by Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer for Ford Motor Company, the event ...
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VIDEO from Medialink and General Motors: Safe Kids Buckle Up Program Hits Major Milestone (Popularity: )
Car crashes are the leading cause of death among children ages three to 14, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Half of the children who die in crashes are completely unrestrained.
(See video from General Motors (NYSE: GM) at: )
Studies show that correctly used child safety seats are extremely effective, reducing the risk of death by as much as 71 percent. However, nearly 73 percent ...
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India School Reunion, Batchmates (Popularity: )
Indian School Reunion is a free India classmates, batchmates, schools in India, India news, India Times, and India travel finder.
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Nonprofit Organization Dedicated to Helping Young Adult Cancer Survivors Raises $4500 for Leanna Elizalde (Popularity: )
Carolyn's Compassionate Children (CCC), is awarding high school senior and cancer survivor Leanna Elizalde with a $2,500 Survivorship Award after she crosses the stage at Woodland High School's graduation ceremony Saturday. Alex Oden, 20, a two-time brain cancer survivor and CCC scholar alum, will present the check to Leanna and her family after the ceremony.
"Our goal is to raise an additional $10,000 dollars for Leanna's Scholarship Fund," said Carolyn ...
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Study Confirms That Avastin Significantly Increases Chance of Living Without Disease Progression in Metastatic Breast Cancer (Popularity: )
Avastin (bevacizumab), significantly improves the time patients with metastatic breast cancer live without their disease getting worse ("progression-free survival") when combined with a commonly used chemotherapy called docetaxel (Taxotere), compared with docetaxel alone. These findings were presented for the first time today at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting in Chicago. This is the second large phase III trial that met its primary endpoint by showing that Avastin ...
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Lupus Community Rallies Behind Fiancee With Lupus in 'Race to the Altar' (Popularity: )
People living with the autoimmune disease lupus, and their families and friends, are rallying behind a couple competing in the NBC TODAY Show's annual "Race to the Altar." Annie and Tom of Chicago, Illinois are one of four couples who seek to be married in June live on the TODAY Show.
Annie was diagnosed with lupus at age 17. Because lupus is a lifelong and sometimes disabling chronic disease, Annie ...
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