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Pete Wentz Named UNICEF Tap Project National Spokesperson (Popularity:  )
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The U.S. Fund for UNICEF today announced that musician/entrepreneur and social philanthropist, Pete Wentz will be the national spokesperson for the 2010 UNICEF Tap Project. Now in its fourth year, the UNICEF Tap Project is a grassroots initiative that will take place during World Water Week 2010 (March 21-27) and invites individuals to donate $1 or more for tap water at participating restaurants to provide clean water to children around ...
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AMA Joins First Lady in Fight Against Childhood Obesity (Popularity: )
The following statement is attributable to J. James Rohack, M.D., President, American Medical Association:"The American Medical Association is pleased to support First Lady Michelle Obama in the Let's Move Campaign. As the nation's largest physician organization, we have long worked to address obesity and are committed to reenergizing our programs and communications this year to focus on children's needs related to obesity prevention and management."As part of our focus on ...
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Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association Celebrates the History-Shaping Power of the Handwritten Word on John Hancock's Birthday, Jan. 23 (Popularity: )
http://www.wima.org
The first signature on the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 was also the most recognizable: that of John Hancock. To honor the influence handwriting has had on American history, the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association has declared Hancock's birthday, Jan. 23, National Handwriting Day."Throughout history, handwritten documents have sparked love affairs, started wars, established peace, freed slaves, created movements and declared independence," stated WIMA Executive Director David H. Baker. ...
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Amid the Flu Epidemic, Don't Forget RSV in Young Children (Popularity: )
http://www.childrenshospital.org
Influenza, particularly H1N1, has understandably captured the attention of public health officials, the media and the public. However, an analysis from Children's Hospital Boston, based on patients seen in its emergency department (ED) during several recent flu seasons, shows that another virus - respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - takes a substantially greater disease toll among young children than does seasonal flu.Although the data come from the pre-H1N1 influenza era, the ...
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ChildCare Education Institute Gives Child Care Staff a Professional Development Course in Observance of Child Safety and Protection Month (Popularity: )
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ChildCare Education Institute is committed to developing relevant and up-to-date online coursework that enriches early childhood professionals and the care provided to children in child care settings. CCEI offers several courses that address the issue of child safety in a child care setting.According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, over 2.6 million children, aged birth to 5 years of age, will suffer from unintentional injuries. Of those ...
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Nickelodeon Acquires Global Rights to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Popularity: )
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Furthering its mission to provide premium content to its audiences, Nickelodeon--part of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B)--has acquired the global rights to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from The Mirage Group and 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: KDE). The acquisition provides Nickelodeon, the world's number-one entertainment brand for kids, global intellectual property rights to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the hit television, film and video game property ...
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AT&T and Roadtrip Nation Inspire High School Students to Define Their Own Road in Life (Popularity: )
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AT&T* announced today that it will support Roadtrip Nation (RTN) in its mission to help high school students define their own road in life through real-world career exploration experiences. Starting with the first East Coast program that launched today in New York City, AT&T will contribute $1.2 million to the Roadtrip Nation Experience through AT&T Aspire, which is AT&T's $100 million initiative focused specifically on high school success and workforce ...
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CN Canadian Women's Open raises a record $1.6 million for the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation (Popularity: )
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CN announced today that the CN Canadian Women's Open raised a record $1.6 million for the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation through the CN Miracle Match program. The announcement was made at a special presentation at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club, host of the 2009 CN Canadian Women's Open."CN is very proud of this year's record-setting results from the CN Miracle Match program for the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation," said ...
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Mom & Baby Mobile Health Centers Have Become Primary Care Providers Along the Gulf Coast (Popularity: )
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Four years after the hurricanes of 2005, four March of Dimes Mom & Baby Mobile Health Centers(R) serve as the primary health care providers for thousands of pregnant women, teenagers and children living along the Gulf Coast.Launched as an emergency response to the devastation inflicted upon New Orleans and the region's hospitals and health care facilities, these mobile prenatal health centers have taken the place of regular health care provider ...
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NBA Coaching Legend Del Harris, Kansas Jayhawks' Bill Self and Texas A&M's Mike Turgeon to Lead Premier Basketball Coaches Clinic in Dallas (Popularity: )
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Today, Dallas-based Elevate Your Game, Inc. (EYG) announced Wednesday, September 16th as the date for its annual national coaches clinic. This year's event will again draw the top names in basketball, including Bill Self, Head Coach of the 2008 National Champion Kansas Jayhawks, Mark Turgeon, Head Coach of the Texas A&M Aggies and renowned NBA Coach, Del Harris, as instructors. Harris will also be honored as the first recipient of ...
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