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05-09-12
Solar Electric Light Fund Receives Grand Challenges Explorations Grant for Groundbreaking Research in Global Health and Development
The Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) announced today that it is a Grand Challenges Explorations winner, an initiative funded by the
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05-01-12
California "Germinators" Honored as Hometown Heroes for Helping Improve Hand Hygiene and Health Habits
- Susanville, CA Middle Schoolers Earn National Hygiene Award
- “Healthy Schools, Healthy People” Program Seeks to Prevent Spread of Infectious Disease, Reduce School Absenteeism
- School Network for Absenteeism Prevention: Joint...
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05-01-12
Prioritizing Play for Children: Non-Profit Organization KaBOOM! Announces 213 "Playful City USA" Communities
Today’s children spend less time playing outside than any previous generation, but 213 cities and towns earned recognition from national non-profit KaBOOM! as 2012 Playful City USA communities for their efforts to increase play opportunities for children.
According to the American Academy ...
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04-12-12
ITT and Goulds Pumps Recognize the Heart "“ of Industry and Individuals
The world’s second most common machine (behind the electric motor) is getting its due as ITT and its Goulds Pumps brand lead the inaugural observation of Pump Appreciation Day, a global cel...
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04-11-12
Yoga Community Excited to Welcome World-Class Beachside Festival, Tadasana, on Earth Day Weekend, Bringing Top Teachers, Kirtan and World Music Artists, Speakers and Much More
The global yoga community has eagerly embraced the new Tadasana Festival of Yoga & Music set for Earth Day weekend, April 20 – 22 in beautiful Santa Monica, California, the mecca of American yoga, just steps from the beach.
Backed by Live Earth Producer, Kevin Wall, Tadasana touts the ...
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03-29-12
CVS Caremark to Highlight Commitment to Older Americans at American Society on Aging Conference
CVS Caremark announced today it would outline its unique position to help older Americans on their path to better health and senior-focused initiatives at Aging in America, the 2012 Annual Conference of the American Society on Aging, which is being held in Washington, D.C., this week.
CVS ...
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03-27-12
DailyFeats Is Proud to Join the Certified B Corporation Community
DailyFeats, which helps people reach their goals through small, positive steps, is proud to announce that it is now a Certified B Corporation. B Corporations are a new kind of company which uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems.
Certified B Corporations meet...
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03-23-12
BBMG’S Sustainable Food Challenge Calls On Consumer To Help Co-Create The Future Of Food
Brand innovation firm BBMG today launches a Sustainable Food Challenge in The Collective, its proprietary community of New Consumers who get perks for voicing opinions and doing good. The challenge calls on consumers to share their views and favorite recipes to help imagine the future of the sust...
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02-09-12
Global Health Corps Expands to 90 Fellowships; Applications Now Open
Global Health Corps is expanding this year to support 90 emerging leaders in their 2012-2013 Fellowship class. Applications for placements in Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia and the USA are now open at http://ghcorps.org/apply. GHC is...
