Tax-Exempt Organizations

• WHO Governing Body Makes Decisions Affecting Health Systems
  PRNewswire (September 18, 2008)
  TBILISI, Georgia, September 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The need to strengthen health systems so that they can quickly and flexibly respond to the rising number of challenges was on the agenda of WHO's European governing body, the WHO Regional Committee for Europe, that took place in Tbilisi, Georgia on 15-18 September.
   
  
• Outstanding Denver Teen Named Boys & Girls Clubs of America's National Youth of the Year
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  NBC Icon Tim Russert Receives Humanitarian Award Posthumously
   
  
• /C O R R E C T I O N -- Nejat Society/
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  In the news release, "Nejat Society Visits Geneva With Camp Ashraf Rescue Plan" issued on 17 Sep 2008 13:01 GMT, by Nejat Society over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that the source for this release has been changed to iran-interlink.org, and the contacts details have now been made available to the public. Complete, corrected release follows:
   
  
• Four Local Organizations Team Up to Form Alliance on Childhood Health and Nutrition
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  BOSTON, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Three local non-profits, Boston Ballet, Boston Medical Center and Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, have teamed together with Boston-based investment manager Loomis, Sayles & Company to create Health Smartz -- a groundbreaking alliance dedicated to raising awareness of the critical health issues affecting Boston's inner-city children.
   
  
• SDForum Presents 'Cloud Computing and Beyond: The Web Grows Up (Finally)'
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- SDForum, Silicon Valley's leading source of information and education in the technology community, today announced their one day conference on "Cloud Computing and Beyond: The Web Grows Up (Finally)" to be held October 1, 2008 from 9:00am - 5:15pm at the Network Meeting Center in Santa Clara.
   
  
• Consumer Watchdog Says $85 Billion AIG Bailout Should Stop Today's Vote on Congressional Proposal to Override State Insurance Regulations
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  H.R. 5840 (Kanjorski) On House Calendar Today Would Allow Treasury Dep't to Preempt Certain State Laws
   
  
• John Daniels and Joanne Disch Named to the Aurora Health Care Board of Directors
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  MILWAUKEE, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Aurora Health Care announced today that Milwaukee attorney and community leader John Daniels Jr. and Minneapolis nursing educator Joanne Disch, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, have been added to the not-for-profit organization's Board of Directors.
   
  
• NCRC Announces Successful Launch of Save the Block Initiative
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  UPPER MARLBORO, Md., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, September 13, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) held its first-ever Save the Block Party, a new initiative working hard to help families who have been hurt by the recent and ongoing housing crisis. Save the Block Party was held in Prince George's County at Watkins Regional Park; more than 1,500 people attended with a
   
  
• International Arts Expo Brings Together Diverse Artists at DC Convention Center
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Second Annual International Arts Expo will be held at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center from September 19 - September 21, 2008. A percentage of the event's proceeds will go to supporting Life Pieces to Masterpieces, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting and inspiring young black men in the Washington, DC area through art. Other beneficiaries include H
   
  
• Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer Ed Moses Makes a Splash with Par and Poker
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Joyner-Walker Foundation today announced that Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer Ed Moses is confirmed to play in the Par and Poker Celebrity Challenge for Charity during Super Bowl week on Thursday, January 29, 2009, in Tampa, Florida. The second annual tournament hosted by NFL Super Bowl Champion Seth Joyner and PGA Golfer Andy Walker, consists of
   
  
• Upgraded U-CAN Site Gives Consumers New Tools for the College Search Process
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  
   
  
• Three AAHSA Leaders Named to NonProfit Times' 'Power and Influence Top 50' List
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  
   
  
• I Got the Breach Letter Blues, What Do I Do?
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- With all the data breaches being reported, you may be one of more than 30 million-plus people this year to receive a breach letter. Notification letters can be unnerving and frightening. It depends on what is said, how it is phrased and the risk factors involved in the breach.
   
  
• Herbie Hancock and Sir Elton John Featured in Television and Radio PSA to Promote The 7th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days and 'Harmony for Humanity'
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Grammy Award Winner Herbie Hancock, rock superstar Sir Elton John, classical violinist Ida Haendel and the late father of modern Nubian music, Hamza el Din are featured in 30 and 60 second television and radio public service announcements (PSAs) to promote The 7th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days -- a month-long international network of concerts schedu
   
  
• NYLAG Launches LGBT Law Project
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  
   
  
• Tag, You're Healthy!
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the nation's leading public health foundation, announced a major investment to bring safe and healthy playtime and recess to a million low-income children a day. To reach that goal, the Foundation is teaming up with Sports4Kids, a national nonprofit that has pioneered an effective model for using play and classic gam
   
  
• College Students Seek Healthcare Solutions on Eve of Debate
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Approximately 100 student government leaders, representing more than one million students from universities nationwide, will meet in Nashville Oct. 5-7 to discuss healthcare issues under the banner of SHOUTAmerica, a new non-profit group created to engage young Americans in the debate over healthcare.
   
  
• National Law Enforcement Museum Salutes Cleveland
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  September 18 event to showcase new national museum in Washington, DC; artifacts of Eliot Ness's time in Cleveland are part of Museum's collection
   
  
• Study Examines American Philanthropic Support for Israel
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- A landmark report released today, "Philanthropic Support for Israel's Nonprofit Organizations by U.S. Donors," shows that American philanthropic support to nonprofits in Israel continues to rise and that more American philanthropic dollars directed to Israel are being targeted by donors to specific organizations.
   
  
• Keystone Mercy Receives NCQA Award for Innovative Efforts to Reduce Health Care Disparities
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Keystone Mercy Health Plan, the largest Medicaid managed care plan in Southeastern Pennsylvania, has been awarded the prestigious "Recognizing Innovation in Multicultural Health Care Award" by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The award recognizes the 40-Day Journey, a component of the company's Health Ministry Program, for it
   
  
• CCRKBA Asks Wa. Democrats Why They Oppose Gun Rights for D.C. Residents
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When the House of Representatives adopted legislation Wednesday to force the District of Columbia to abide by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Second Amendment earlier this year, five Washington State Democrats turned their backs on their colleagues who supported this important civil rights measure.
   
  
• Habitat for Horses Leads Equine Rescue Efforts in Hurricane Aftermath
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  HITCHCOCK, Texas, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- As ongoing relief efforts continue during the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, Habitat for Horses has been working in teams to assess just what Ike's massive storm has inflicted on Texas's equine population left behind in the evacuation.
   
  
• Bryant Park and Bank of America to Debut 'New York Now in Bryant Park', a First-of-Its Kind, Fall Classical Music Series
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  New York Philharmonic, New York City Opera, Orchestra of St. Luke's, The Metropolitan Opera Young Artists Program, and The New York Pops to Offer FREE Performances Showcasing Their Upcoming Seasons
   
  
• 11th Annual New Albany Classic Features Gold Medal Winning Olympic Equestrians, Demi Lovato & Jordan Pruitt, Activities & Fun For All Ages
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The 11th annual New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day on Sunday, September 28, will be a unique, activity-filled day of fun for the whole family. The Classic is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the home of Abigail and Les Wexner, One Classic Drive, in New Albany. This one-of-a-kind community event includes an international show jumping gr
   
  
• 'Surging Electricity Rates: What's Next?'
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  A FACS tele-seminar for journalists Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
   
  
• AARP Maryland Recognizes Senator Mikulski for Outstanding Work on Behalf of Americans 50+
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  Newly-launched Congressional Awards program honors Mikulski for championing legislation that will prevent falls.
   
  
• ClearWay Minnesota(SM) Board Approves New Officers
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Today ClearWay Minnesota's Board of Directors approved new officers, introduced new Board Members and thanked outgoing members for their service to the organization. M. Patricia Hoven, the former President and Executive Director of the Honeywell Foundation as well as Honeywell's Vice President for community and local government affairs for Honeywell, was e
   
  
• Women's Sexual Health Foundation Announces Inaugural Media Award To Recognize an Outstanding Journalist
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  CINCINNATI, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Recognizing the challenges of covering women's sexual health and education in consumer media, The Women's Sexual Health Foundation (TWSHF) (http://www.twshf.org) has announced its first ever Media Award. To be presented annually, the award will recognize an outstanding media professional whose work has broadened the knowledge and understanding of wo
   
  
• VNA's Telehealth Expands to Montgomery County Without Missing a Beat
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Greater Philadelphia is monitoring the pulse of patients from miles away.
   
  
• Brooklyn Children's Museum Set to Open New $49 Million Building on September 20-21, 2008
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Brooklyn Children's Museum will celebrate the opening of its newly expanded building on the weekend of September 20 and 21, 2008, when it will simultaneously be both the world's newest and oldest children's museum.
   
  
• BMO Capital Markets Will Donate All Institutional Equity Trading Commissions Earned today to Support Education
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  TORONTO and NEW YORK, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - BMO Capital Markets, the investment and corporate banking arm of BMO Financial Group , is proud to announce its fourth Equity Through Education charitable trading day.
   
  
• San Francisco 49ers Launch Kindergarten Kickoff!
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Francisco 49ers and Bring Me A Book celebrated National Literacy Month on September 16 with the 1st Annual Kindergarten Kickoff for the students of Charles Drew College Preparatory Academy in San Francisco's Bayshore District. The two hour event featured the dedication of four Kindergarten classroom libraries, read aloud sessions and bookmaking a
   
  
• NAMI Fund for Hurricanes Gustav & Ike Disaster Relief to Help People with Mental Illnesses
  PRNewswire (September 17, 2008)
  ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has established a special fund to provide relief to individuals and families affected by serious mental illnesses in Louisiana and Texas communities devastated by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
   
  
• New England Financial Appoints Corina Alvarez to Newly Created Position of Agency Multicultural Director
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  MIAMI, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- New England Financial, a MetLife company, recently announced the appointment of Corina Alvarez to the newly created position of Agency Multicultural Director. In her role, Ms. Alvarez will be dedicated to the recruitment, retention and marketing of Hispanic financial services representatives, and will continue to strengthen the company's ties to Miami's multicu
   
  
• USRA, Baltimore City Public Schools to Expand Science and Technology Career Development Program
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - The Universities Space Research Association (USRA) in partnership with the Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) has announced plans to expand the successful Baltimore Aerospace Scholars Program to 3 city High Schools for the 2008-2009 academic year. The Baltimore Aerospace Scholars Program is designed to raise awareness among Baltimore City
   
  
• Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare Awards Grant for Scholarships
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  ST. LOUIS, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare announced today that it has awarded a $3,500 grant to the Arizona Health Care Foundation to support their scholarship program for qualified individuals who work in the long-term care arena, including both skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities. The awards are designed to support staff working
   
  
• BocaRaton.com & The Bites! Network Hold Second Atomic 79 Party(TM) Saturday, September 20 at the Josephine S. Leiser Opera Center in Fort Lauderdale Benefiting Charity
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- BocaRaton.com & The Bites! Network will hold its second in a series of decadent golden Atomic 79 Parties(TM) to benefit local South Florida non-profits at the Josephine S. Leiser Opera Center, 221 SW 3rd Avenue in Ft. Lauderdale, The event starts at 6 p.m. and will raise funds for Children's Home Society -- www.chsfl.org. Tickets are $40, availabl
   
  
• Western Governors University Recognition for Military Sacrifice Scholarship
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  For Severely Injured Service Members and their Spouses
   
  
• Lifetime Networks to Launch 14th Annual Stop Breast Cancer for Life Multi-Platform Campaign for October
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  Campaign Showcases October Premiere of Lifetime Original Movie "Living Proof," Starring Harry Connick, Jr., from Producers Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, and Renee Zellweger
   
  
• Amidst Senate Hearings and Stock-Slumps, Taxpayer Group Vows New Fight Against Bailouts for Freddie, Fannie, Others
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Participants in Senate hearings today have hinted that the bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is a done deal and more may be necessary, but the 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU) disagrees. The group vowed to wage a grassroots campaign supporting efforts to scale back the Fannie/Freddie bailout and protect taxpayers from further ha
   
  
• Center for Public Leadership Honors Innovative Antihunger Leader with 2008 Gleitsman Citizen Activist Award
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  Billy Shore to be recognized at November 19 event
   
  
• Repligen Announces Publication of Positive Results with Proprietary HDAC Inhibitor in Huntington's Disease Model
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Repligen Corporation today reported publication of a preclinical study demonstrating that a novel histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor improved disease symptoms in a transgenic animal model of Huntington's disease. The study, led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute, demonstrated that oral administration of the drug candidate to t
   
  
• University of Southern California and the Competitiveness Crisis Council Host Summit to Address the California Education Crisis
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  USC's Viterbi School of Engineering, Rossier School of Education, and the
   
  
• Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and APEX Performance Team Up to Provide Mental Performance Training to Wounded Warriors
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and APEX Performance have teamed up to provide wounded warriors with mental performance training at WWP's new TRACK center. The TRACK program is the first and only facility in the country to address the unique educational needs of wounded warriors. The TRACK approach is an integrated one, designed to address long-term need
   
  
• The Ayudame a Vivir Foundation to Begin Fundraising Efforts in The United States
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  MIAMI, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ayudame a Vivir Foundation ("Help Me Live"), a sister organization to Guatemala's Fundacion Ayudame a Vivir, a non-profit organization that raises money to fund cancer treatment for underprivileged children, today announced it has received approval from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to operate as a not for profit organization within the United
   
  
• 2nd Annual International Artexpo Las Vegas Kicks Off September 18, 6-9pm at Mandalay Bay With a VIP Preview Benefiting Sunrise Children's Foundation
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  BENEFIT EVENT TO FEATURE SILENT AUCTION AND 'ARTEXPO CULINARY ART' BY LAS VEGAS CHEFS WHO HAVE CREATED DISHES INSPIRED BY PROMINENT ARTEXPO ARTISTS' WORKS THAT WILL BE AUCTIONED FOR CHARITY
   
  
• Director Paul Haggis, Actor Mark Ruffalo Join Amnesty International in Urging Bush Administration to Close Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  Celebs, Activists Issue Call as Human Rights Organization Brings Guantanamo Cell Replica to Southern California
   
  
• Rod Stewart, Sheryl Crow, The Killers and David Spade to Headline Andre Agassi's Grand Slam for Children Benefit Concert
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  Presented by Genworth Financial, 13th annual fundraiser helps The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation transform education for underserved youth
   
  
• Us TOO Holds Second Annual 'Sneakers' Prostate Cancer Workplace Awareness Event
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  Nationwide Event Timed to Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
   
  
• Haitian Women and Girls Require Life-Saving Assistance in the Wake of Severe Weather
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  UNITED NATIONS, N.Y., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 800,000 people are in dire need of humanitarian assistance in Haiti in the wake of hurricanes Fay and Gustav and tropical storm Hanna. Houses, medical facilities, main roads and bridges have been destroyed, and an estimated 100,000 people have sought refuge in temporary shelters.
   
  
• More People With Down Syndrome Are Being Born, Achieving More and Living Longer Than Ever Before
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  PORTSMOUTH, England, September 16 /PRNewswire/ -- A new analysis shows that many more babies are being born with Down syndrome today than 15 years ago in England, despite universally available genetic screening. More people are living with Down syndrome today than ever before. They are achieving more and living longer and richer lives, questioning the ethics of screening. Screening also poses
   
  
• Congress Should Protect Taxpayers and Retain the Ban on 'Charity' Downpayment Schemes
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congress should pause and carefully consider the consequences before it acts to overturn its recent ban of so-called "charity" downpayment assistance schemes, according to the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) and the National Apartment Association (NAA).
   
  
• P.S. 155 Unveils All-New Library to Students and Local Community
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Today students, families and staff from P.S. 155, along with The Heart of America Foundation(R) and Target Volunteers, celebrated the unveiling of a newly-renovated library. As part of the Target Volunteers school library makeovers, P.S. 155 received a complete transformation this summer, including thousands of new books, technology, paint, lighting, custo
   
  
• Kick Off Your Shoes and Join Plaza Too in Park(ING) Day 2008
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  NEW YORK, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- This Friday, September 19th Plaza Too (http://www.plazatoo.com) will be participating in Park(ING) Day NYC 2008 (http://www.parkingdaynyc.org).
   
  
• Leading Healthcare System Decreases MRSA Infection Rate by 53 Percent - Offers Protocol & Educational Materials Free of Charge to Other Organizations
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Novant Health, one of the top 10 integrated health systems in the country, dramatically increased hand-washing compliance from 49 to 99 percent and decreased MRSA infection rates by 53 percent from 2005 to mid-year 2008 by implementing a hard-hitting, system-wide campaign that changed the health system's culture and spared an estimated 249 patients fro
   
  
• Wal-Mart Donates $2.5 Million to Support Relief Efforts in Response to Hurricanes Ike and Gustav
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Responding to the hurricanes that have swept through Louisiana and Texas, Wal-Mart announces today a $2.5 million commitment to assist with relief efforts. The retailer's commitment -- a combination of both cash and merchandise donations -- will provide much needed support to those affected by Hurricanes Ike and Gustav.
   
  
• Vote & Vax Clinics Offer Flu Shots on Election Day
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  LAKEVILLE, Conn., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Election Day, November 4, 2008, vaccination providers will host convenient flu shot clinics at or near many polling sites across the country. This non-partisan, non-political national public health strategy, called Vote & Vax, is intended to increase the number of Americans who receive a vaccination against the influenza virus. The appro
   
  
• 'Clear your Closet' and help special needs Boy Scouts with what they want most ... opportunity.
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  DENVER, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- arc Thrift Stores and The Boy Scouts Special Needs District, Denver Area Council, are holding the 1st annual "Clear Your Closet" clothing drive on Saturday, September 20th. People can donate clothing items at eleven Denver Metro locations between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. arc Thrift will be purchasing the clothing items donated from the scouts and the moni
   
  
• Inforum Named 2008 Non-Profit of the Year by Automation Alley
  PRNewswire (September 16, 2008)
  DETROIT, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Inforum, Michigan's largest and most prestigious business organization for women, has been named 2008 Non-Profit of the Year by Automation Alley. Inforum President and CEO Terry Barclay accepted the award on Friday, Sept. 12, at Automation Alley's Eighth Annual Awards Gala at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn.
   
  
• YMCA of the USA Encourages Americans to Take Small Steps Toward a 'Healthy Family Home' During America On the Move Week With the YMCA, Sept. 20-27, 2008
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- During America On the Move Week with the YMCA, Sept. 20-27, 2008, YMCA of the USA is inviting families to join approximately 1,400 YMCAs across the country in taking small steps toward creating a "healthy family home." This year, YMCAs are helping individuals make positive lifestyle changes and introducing families to YMCA Healthy Family Home, a
   
  
• 34th International CMG'08 Conference Secures Sunday Workshop Sessions
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  Attendees Benefit from In-Depth Knowledge of Critical Performance and Capacity Management Topics
   
  
• Verizon Wireless Technology Helps Domestic Violence Survivors in Bergen County
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  MORRISTOWN, N.J., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its commitment to domestic violence prevention and awareness, Verizon Wireless recently donated 25 wireless phones with prepaid service to the Bergen Family Center, a non-profit agency providing life-saving services to domestic violence survivors and their families.
   
  
• VIDEO from Medialink and Purina: Purina Pets for People Presents Top 10 Permanent Pet Adoption Checklist
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  NEW YORK, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the American Veterinarian Medical Association, 5-7 million pets enter shelters every year. An overwhelming majority of these dogs and cats are not bad pets, but rather victims of unfortunate circumstances or a lack of education on the part of their former owners, who may not have understood all that goes into caring for a pet.
   
  
• NAA Issues Statement on World Association of Newspaper Position on Pending Ad Partnership Between Google Inc. and Yahoo Inc.
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Newspaper Association of America President and CEO John F. Sturm issued the following statement regarding today's announcement by the World Association of Newspapers relating to the pending advertising partnership between Google and Yahoo:
   
  
• San Francisco Beautiful Names New Executive Director
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Call it a "BID" for beauty. San Francisco Beautiful (http://www.sfbeautiful.org) today announced its new Executive Director, Leigh Ann Baughman, known to City business, community and political leaders for her work as founding Executive Director of San Francisco's Union Square Business Improvement District which she headed for ten years. Baughma
   
  
• Annenberg Space for Photography to Open in Los Angeles, California in 2009
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Annenberg Foundation, one of the nation's largest private family foundations, announced today plans to open a new community space dedicated to both digital images and print photography in Los Angeles, California.
   
  
• Global Reading Campaign Raises Awareness for Early Education in Low-Income Communities
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  NEW YORK, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Jumpstart's Read for the Record(R) Campaign is preparing to set a new world record for the largest shared reading experience and raise funds for early education in low-income communities. Jumpstart and the Pearson Foundation announced that this year's official Campaign book for Jumpstart's Read for the Record -- the custom edition of Corduroy by D
   
  
• Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison Honors Michael J. McMahon of the Gladney Center for Adoption As an Angel in Adoption(TM) to Be Recognized at National Event in Washington, D.C.
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison has nominated Michel J. McMahon, of the Gladney Center for Adoption as a 2008 Angel in Adoption(TM) for his outstanding advocacy of adoption. The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI), which orchestrates the Angels in Adoption(TM) program, will honor McMahon at an awards ceremony and gala event in W
   
  
• Verizon Wireless Technology Helps Domestic Violence Survivors in Brooklyn
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  ORANGEBURG, N.Y., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its commitment to domestic violence prevention and awareness, Verizon Wireless recently donated 100 wireless phones with prepaid service to the Domestic Violence Bureau at the Kings County District Attorney's Office.
   
  
• Kristin Chenoweth & Wells Fargo Honored at Point Foundation's Los Angeles Benefit
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  Organization Surpasses Fundraising Goal by Raising More Than $300,000 at Third Annual Los Angeles Gala
   
  
• Eva Longoria Parker and George Lopez Host 8th Annual PADRES Contra El Cancer's Gala, 'El Sueno De Esperanza'
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, OCTOBER 7, 2008, PADRES Contra El Cancer (PADRES), a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their families, will celebrate its Eighth Annual Fund-Raising Gala, "EL SUENO DE ESPERANZA." The ceremony's theme, "An Evening for Celebration and HOPE" will pay tribute
   
  
• VA Partial Birth Abortion Infanticide Act Constitutional, Should Be Upheld, Argues Americans United for Life Brief
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  CHICAGO, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Americans United for Life (AUL) today filed an amicus brief arguing Virginia's Partial Birth Abortion Infanticide Act is constitutional and should be upheld.
   
  
• GlobalGiving's Ramadan Initiative Partners with Mecca.com to Provide Safe, Secure Options for Muslims to Give
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  Muslim Community Moving to Online Philanthropy to Satisfy Tenets of Ramadan
   
  
• Verizon Wireless Technology Helps Domestic Violence Survivors in Morris County
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  MORRISTOWN, N.J., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its commitment to domestic violence prevention and awareness, Verizon Wireless recently donated 60 wireless phones with prepaid service to Morris County-based Jersey Battered Women's Services (JBWS), a non-profit agency providing life-saving services to domestic violence survivors and their families.
   
  
• The 12th Urbanworld Film Festival Announces 2008 Winners
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  NEW YORK, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The 12th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival, presented by BET Networks, today announced the winners for feature, documentary, short film, screenplay and audience award categories. The five-day festival was held September 10-14 in New York City; wrapping up on September 14 with a closing awards brunch to congratulate the competition's winners. Urbanworld, which
   
  
• AARP The Magazine & AARP Bulletin to Increase Rate Base From 23.5 Million to 24 Million
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AARP, one of the world's largest member organizations with over 40 million members and the leading organization for people 50+, today announced that AARP Services Inc. Media Sales will be increasing the rate base of both its lifestyle publication AARP The Magazine and its news publication AARP Bulletin from 23.5 million to 24 million with the January
   
  
• Nestle Waters North America Contributes to Hurricanes Ike and Gustav Disaster Relief Effort
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  GREENWICH, Conn., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestle Waters North America has donated more than 350,000 half-liter bottles of Ozarka(R) Brand Natural Spring Water to citizens and disaster relief workers affected by Hurricane Ike. The bottled water will also aid on-going relief efforts in areas recovering from Hurricane Gustav. AmeriCares is distributing the donations to affected areas in Texas
   
  
• Campus Advantage Teams With Student Association for Voter Empowerment (SAVE) and HeadCount to Promote Student Voter Education
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Campus Advantage, a world-class student housing management and development company, today announced its partnerships with the Student Association for Voter Empowerment (SAVE) and HeadCount, a non-partisan organization dedicated to facilitating voter registration and participation through the power of music, to educate students and their advisors about av
   
  
• 146 Latino Students Across the Country to Receive $680,000 in Verizon Scholarships
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  
   
  
• Rafael Nadal Becomes a Best Buddy
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  MIAMI and MADRID, Spain, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Best Buddies International founder and chairman, Anthony Kennedy Shriver, is privileged to announce the gracious support of the organization's mission by Olympic Gold Medalist, and the world's number one-ranked tennis champion, Rafael Nadal of Spain. Nadal, who will join the Board of Directors of both Best Buddies International and
   
  
• John McCain, Barack Obama Outline China Views Exclusively Through AmCham-China
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  BEIJING, Sept. 14 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham-China) today announced that US presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama have outlined their views on what US-China relations would be like under their respective administrations in articles written exclusively for AmCham. The articles, to be published in the October issue of AmCham-China's mo
   
  
• Soles4Souls(TM) Inc., Needs Assistance to Meet Strong Demand for Shoes for Hurricane Victims
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Soles4Souls(TM) Inc., the international charity dedicated to providing free footwear to those in desperate need, has sent 85,000 pairs of shoes to victims of Hurricane Ike in the past two days, and is actively seeking assistance from donors and manufacturers to help fulfill the requests.
   
  
• Policyholders Should Not Pay for AIG's Bad Investment Decisions, Say Consumer Advocates
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  
   
  
• National Press Club, Rhode Island World Affairs Council to Hold Two Forums on Journalism's Future
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Press Club, the world's leading professional organization for journalists, and the World Affairs Council of Rhode Island will hold two forums on the First Amendment and the future of journalism on Sept. 22.
   
  
• USA Funds Prevents $20 Billion in Loan Defaults
  PRNewswire (September 15, 2008)
  INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- USA Funds(R), the nation's leading education loan guarantor, reports that it helped prevent more than $20 billion in defaults on more than 1 million federal student loans during the 12-month period through July 2008.
   
  
• Red Cross Urges Safety in Wake of Hurricane Ike
  PRNewswire (September 14, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One day after Hurricane Ike crashed into the Texas coast as a Category 2 hurricane, the American Red Cross is providing shelter, food and emotional support to the tens of thousands of residents affected by the powerful storm. Although it has weakened in strength, the storm is still delivering tropical storm rain and high winds throughout Arkansas
   
  
• AmeriCares Mobilizes in Response to Hurricane Ike
  PRNewswire (September 13, 2008)
  STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the wake of Hurricane Ike's landfall, the international disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization AmeriCares is moving relief supplies and emergency response specialists to the hardest hit areas of the storm. At AmeriCares headquarters in Stamford today, staff and volunteers are loading a Mobile Medical Unit with essential medici
   
  
• Freddie Mac's Hoops for the Homeless(R) Nets $600,000 to Help Fight Family Homelessness in DC Area
  PRNewswire (September 13, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of fans filled the stands of the Verizon Center in Washington, DC this Saturday to watch some of their favorite athletes and other well-known celebrities duke it out on the basketball court for a very important cause -- reducing family homelessness in the DC area. They were there for Freddie Mac's Hoops for the Homeless(R) basketball tournament, h
   
  
• IBHS Warns: Hurricane Ike is Much Stronger Than it Appears
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Institute for Business & Home Safety is warning residents not to underestimate the impact Hurricane Ike will have on the Texas coast.
   
  
• The Suburban Collection Dedicates the 100th Habitat For Humanity House in Oakland County - Built in Honor of General Motors' 100th Anniversary
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  PONTIAC, Mich., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Amy Perry family in Pontiac is joining the celebration of General Motors' 100th anniversary in a special way, by taking ownership of the Habitat for Humanity House built by The Suburban Collection in honor of GM's anniversary.
   
  
• Nextgov Editor Allan Holmes Named Finalist for Preventive Journalism Award
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Government Executive Media Group today announced that Allan Holmes, Executive Editor of Nextgov.com, its interactive web site serving the Federal IT community, has been named a finalist by Understanding Government for its prestigious Prize for Preventive Journalism.
   
  
• Marriott South Florida's Business Council Showed Their Appreciation to More Than Eight Fire and Police Stations During Their Annual September 11th Adopt-A-Station Event
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  MIAMI, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami Dade Fire and Police Department officers received plaques of appreciation from the Marriott South Florida Business Council in recognition of their hard work within our communities. Five properties within the Council treated the brave men and women who serve us every day with a hero's lunch.
   
  
• Statement Attributable to Vicki Escarra, President and CEO of Feeding America (Formerly Named America's Second Harvest - The Nation's Largest Domestic Hunger Relief Organization)
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  CHICAGO, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Vicki Escarra, President and CEO of Feeding America:
   
  
• CDC Reports High HIV Infection Rates in Communities of Color, Men Who Have Sex With Men
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  AIDS Action Committee Emphasizes Need for Targeted Prevention Outreach
   
  
• Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and APEX Performance Team Up to Provide Mental Performance Training to Wounded Warriors
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  JACKSONVILLE, Fl., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and APEX Performance have teamed up to provide wounded warriors with mental performance training at WWP's new TRACK center. The TRACK program is the first and only facility in the country to address the unique educational needs of wounded warriors. The TRACK approach is an integrated one, designed to address long-term ne
   
  
• Ford Foundation Receives CFED's Innovation Award
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  
   
  
• Salvation Army Supporting Shelter and Evacuation for Hurricane Ike With Meals for Thousands of Evacuees and Emergency Workers
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  Warns Residents That Storm's Path Threatens Major Population Center and Heightens Danger
   
  
• Amscot Financial Contributes to Child Care Association of Brevard County, Inc., Supporting Services for Children
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  ROCKLEDGE, Fla., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Amscot Financial, a leading provider of convenient, consumer-oriented financial services, invites all to come out and have fun "the Amscot way" at its open house on Saturday, September 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 1900 Rockledge Boulevard in Rockledge. Amscot will present a $500 contribution to the Child Care Association of Brevard County, Inc.
   
  
• Online Exhibition of Presidential Campaign Commercials, The Living Room Candidate, Launches 2008 Edition With New Design, New Interactive Features and All the Newest Ads
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  
   
  
• GNC Golf Outing Supports Local Charity, Injured Military
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  PITTSBURGH, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- GNC, for the second consecutive year, will partner with the Western Pennsylvania Committee of the Wounded Warrior Project to hold its third annual golf outing Monday at the Diamond Run Golf Club in Sewickley, Pa., to raise public awareness and funding for severely wounded servicemen and women.
   
  
• New Research Shows Megachurches Growing in Influence
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  DALLAS, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study by Leadership Network and Hartford Seminary's Hartford Institute for Religion Research shows that Protestant megachurches continue to strengthen their foothold in the American religious landscape.
   
  
• VIDEO from Medialink and AARP: McCain, Obama Discuss Volunteer Efforts in America
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  NEW YORK, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- On the seventh anniversary of 9/11, U.S. presidential contenders John McCain and Barack Obama discussed volunteerism and service during a summit in New York City. While Senator McCain and Senator Obama differ on a number of issues, both men agree there is a growing need for people to volunteer.
   
  
• Detroit Goodfellows' Tribute Breakfast to Honor UAW's Ron Gettelfinger
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  DETROIT, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, October 24, the Old Newsboys' Goodfellow Fund of Detroit will honor United Auto Workers (UAW) President Ron Gettelfinger at its 19th annual Tribute Breakfast at Detroit's Cobo Center. Gettelfinger will receive the charity's Edward H. McNamara Goodfellow of the Year Award at the 8 AM event. Among previous recipients of the award are Judge Damon Keith
   
  
• Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund Endorses Obama-Biden: Group Simultaneously Releases First TV Ad on Palin's Environmental Record
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund today endorsed Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.) for President and Vice President of the United States. Below is a statement from the organization's president, Rodger Schlickeisen.
   
  
• CHF International: Haiti Needs Your Help
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An unprecedented series of hurricanes and tropical storms have caused catastrophic damage in Haiti over the last three weeks, leading to over 600 deaths. As many as 350,000 people are suffering from severe damage caused to housing, potable water, sanitation, social services and infrastructure. Thousands of families are homeless. Without immed
   
  
• Consumer Group Challenges Proposed Policies on Gas Prices
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  
   
  
• Collaborative Project to End Human Trafficking Through Sustainable Livelihoods in Semi-Finals American Express Members Project
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- A unique hybrid for-profit/non-profit social venture led by Charleston-based Lulan Artisans was selected as one of the Top 25 projects for the 2008 American Express Members Project. Entitled End Human Trafficking: Sustainable Livelihoods, they hope to garner enough votes by cardholders in the next two weeks to fund this initiative.
   
  
• How to Help Down Syndrome and Other Special Needs Children - Free Booklet and Parenting Course Available This Month From The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  WYNDMOOR, Pa., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Since Vice President hopeful Governor Sarah Palin appeared on national television last week with Trig, her baby diagnosed with Down syndrome, a new light has been shone on these children. This is good news for the children, their parents, and the professionals who have championed their cause for many years.
   
  
• Soles4Souls(TM) Inc, the Shoe Charity, Sends 30,000 Pairs of Shoes to be Distributed to Victims of Hurricane Ike
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Soles4Souls(TM) Inc., the international charity dedicated to providing free footwear to those in desperate need, announced today it has sent 30,000 pairs of shoes to a staging area in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and will distribute them to victims of Hurricane Ike early next week.
   
  
• Bentley College and City Year Launch New Model for National Service: 'give a year' Partnership Provides Service Opportunity for Students
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  $1 Million in Scholarships to Unite Business Leadership and Civic Engagement
   
  
• Video: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Joins Ad Council, NBA, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Tip off National Obesity Prevention Contest on YouTube(R)
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  NEW YORK, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) joined today with The Advertising Council, the National Basketball Association (NBA), and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) to tip off a national user-generated video contest on behalf of HHS' and the Ad Council's Small Steps Obesity Prevention public service advertising campaign. Hosted on YouTu
   
  
• Child Deaths Continue to Decline, Reaching Record Low
  PRNewswire (September 12, 2008)
  NEW YORK and GENEVA, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- UNICEF today released new figures that show the rate of deaths of children under five continued to decline in 2007.
   
  
• Don Stevenson, the 'Pacin' Parson' to Complete 13,000 Mile Walk Across the Country to Benefit the Huntington's Disease Society of America
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  NEW YORK, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Don Stevenson, known as the "Pacin' Parson" will complete an epic journey spanning 13,000 miles across the United States on Monday, September 15. Mr. Stevenson set out on this incredible feat to create greater awareness of Huntington's Disease (HD), a devastating genetic neurological degenerative illness that affects over 30,000 Americans, with anot
   
  
• 2008 Assets Learning Conference Attendees Lobby for America's Assets Policy Agenda
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 300 advocates from CFED's 2008 Assets Learning Conference - Advancing America's Assets Agenda: Expanding Opportunity, Promoting Prosperity and Mobilizing Communities took part in Assets Advocacy Day today to educate their members of Congress on the importance of asset-building policies -- policies that promote savings, homeownership, educat
   
  
• Eswar Prasad, Expert on Emerging Economies and Globalization, Joins Brookings
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Eswar Prasad, an expert on financial globalization and emerging markets, with a specific focus on China and India, has joined the Brookings Institution as a senior fellow, Strobe Talbott announced today.
   
  
• (ISC)2(R) Names Final Nominees for 2008 U.S. Government Information Security Leadership Awards
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  PALM HARBOR, Fla., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- (ISC)2(R) ("ISC-squared"), the not-for-profit global leader in educating and certifying information security professionals throughout their careers, today announced the final nominees for its 5th annual Government Information Security Leadership Awards (GISLAs). The GISLAs are given to individuals who have significantly enhanced the informa
   
  
• eHealth Initiative Survey Links Health IT to Lower Costs and Improved Outcomes
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  Growing number of providers also report a positive financial return on investment
   
  
• Harding University Challenges Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas Colleges to National Day of Encouragement Blood Drive 'Throw Down'
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  SEARCY, Ark., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ --
   
  
• Making Military Wishes Come True
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sears Holdings Corporation is helping military families' wishes come true this holiday season with the launch of the Heroes at Home Wish Registry(sm), which is a program that enables America to fulfill wishes for deserving military families. Through this offering, Sears is continuing its long-standing tradition of support of the militar
   
  
• The Institute for Business & Home Safety Urges Americans to Get Ready During National Preparedness Month (NPM)
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  
   
  
• Calvert Social Investment Foundation Reaches $200 Million Milestone
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  Total Reflects Growth of Community Investment Industry and Key Relationships with Financial Industry Intermediaries; Future Grown Seen in Joint Initiatives With Major Broker-Dealers and Nonprofit Partners.
   
  
• TMA Announces 2008 Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Award Winners
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  CHICAGO, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Teachers of music, social studies, and art will receive the 2008 Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Award from the Turnaround Management Association, the only international non-profit association dedicated to corporate renewal and turnaround management.
   
  
• Public Health Summit Set for Dec. 1 & 2, 2008
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  DENVER, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following a process set in motion by Gov. Bill Ritter's signing of Senate Bill 194 in June, Colorado public health officials will gather at the Colorado Public Health Summit: From Vision to Action, December 1-2, 2008, at the Marriott Denver West, 1717 Denver West Boulevard in Golden. The Summit will be co-hosted by the Colorado Department of Public Heal
   
  
• Akron General to Host Heal Ohio Conference to Showcase Wound Healing
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Heal Ohio 2008: Showcasing Wound Care Competencies, is a one-day multidisciplinary conference hosted by Akron General Medical Center and sponsored by the Northeastern Ohio Consortium for Wound Healing Research and Education. The conference will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2008, at the Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls, 1989 Front Street, Cuyahoga Fa
   
  
• Friends of the Earth Report on Biofuel Production Offers Incomplete, Outdated and Inaccurate Picture, According to Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  SAO PAULO, Brazil, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- References to the Brazilian ethanol industry in the report "Fuelling Destruction in Latin America," distributed by the Amsterdam-based non-government organization Friends of the Earth, are based on out-of-context, inaccurate and generally outdated information that in no way reflects current biofuel production and use in Brazil. The assessme
   
  
• Pearson Honored as 2008 Education Partner of the Year
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  Boston Business Journal Recognizes Pearson Jumpstart Partnership
   
  
• NJHA: Public Deserves Full Disclosure of Horizon Conversion Plan
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  PRINCETON, N.J., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The New Jersey Hospital Association today called for greater transparency of Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield's application to become a for-profit company.
   
  
• Operation Smile to Honor Mario Lopez, American Idol: 'Idol Gives Back,' Roma Downey & Mark Burnett Family and Vicky Mense at Smile Gala in Los Angeles
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  LOS ANGELES, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Operation Smile, a worldwide children's medical charity dedicated to helping improve the health and lives of children and young adults, will honor Mario Lopez, American Idol: "Idol Gives Back" and Vicky Mense at its 7th Annual Smile Gala, September 18, 2008 at the Beverly Hilton. A Founders Circle presentation will be made to Roma Downey and Mar
   
  
• The Energy Challenge - The Future Starts Now
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Record oil prices have sent gasoline costs skyrocketing, and America's rickety reliance on oil has claimed the electoral agenda and public attention. Yet, despite increased drilling, burgeoning demand continues to strain supply.
   
  
• Ford Expands Volunteer Efforts to Help Build Stronger Communities on Accelerated Action Day
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- More than 600 Ford employees and retirees in 17 states have organized into MODEL Teams of volunteers to concentrate on safety and shelter in their communities, working on urgent repair, renovation and beautification projects that have been named as top priorities by Ford's nonprofit partners. This is the first time that Ford's high-impact MOD
   
  
• President Bush Dedicates the Pentagon Memorial
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The first of three planned national September 11, 2001 Memorials was dedicated today by President George W. Bush at the Pentagon this morning. The Pentagon Memorial, which honors the 184 lives lost in the attack on the Pentagon, was dedicated in a ceremony that featured remarks by President Bush, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, former Secretary of
   
  
• Eagle Industries Hosts Commercial Product Sale Event; Portion of Proceeds to be Donated to Local Fallen First Responders
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  ST. LOUIS, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Industries, Inc. will be hosting a commercial product sale event this weekend in which a portion of all proceeds will be donated to locally-based BackStoppers Inc, which provides monetary support to the families of fallen first responders.
   
  
• A Pound of Cheer, Ton of Jeers for Democrats' Lightweight Energy Plan, Taxpayer Group Says
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After months of mounting pressure from citizens in favor of increased domestic energy production, Democratic Leadership in the House has finally drafted a bill to allow for more oil and gas exploration. According to the 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU), however, the plan contains major flaws that may render it powerless in the f
   
  
• Causecast Makes Its Highly Anticipated Debut at TechCrunch50
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Elevating the possibilities of how causes, celebrities, brands and individuals interact online, Causecast (http://www.Causecast.org) today made its world premiere at TechCrunch 50 (TC50) in San Francisco. The website's well-received presentation at the annual event marked the first time that the technology community, public and media got a glimpse of the
   
  
• SDForum Announces Tech Women's Program
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- SDForum, Silicon Valley's leading source of information and education in the technology community, today announced the launch of the SDForum Tech Woman's Program and their first event, "Getting the Most From Mentoring," to be held on September 25, 2008 from 5:30pm - 8:30pm in Cupertino.
   
  
• National Big Sister of the Year and Little Sister Surprised with Storybook Dream Trip to London
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2008 National Big Sister of the Year and her Little Sister's storybook dream of visiting London and Oxford together will soon become a reality, thanks to an anonymous surprise gift from a generous Big Brothers Big Sisters donor.
   
  
• National Leaders Join Italian Language Foundation Board as Non-Profit Launches Website and Seeks Donations
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  NEW YORK, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of the effort to save the threatened AP Italian language and culture program, the Italian Language Foundation announced seven new board members and the launch of its website, www.italianlanguagefoundation.org .
   
  
• InterAction Members Respond to Hurricane-Impacted Communities in Haiti and Cuba
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The recent hurricanes have brought about humanitarian crises in Haiti and Cuba. Twenty-seven InterAction member organizations are responding to needs with emergency medical, food, shelter, water and hygiene supplies. Many InterAction members are partnering with local organizations to provide aid.
   
  
• California Emerging Technology Fund and the City of Vernon Announce Major Grants to the Southeast Cities to Close the Digital Divide
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  VERNON, Calif., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) and the City of Vernon today presented grant awards of $476,000 and $301,000 respectively to the Southeast Cities Technology Collaborative for a three-year initiative to close the growing Digital Divide among residents in the southeast cities of Los Angeles County. The event was attended by Michael Peevey,
   
  
• Physicians Practice and Lancaster General Collaborate to Improve Patient Care
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  BALTIMORE, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Physicians Practice and Lancaster General have joined forces to help provide area physicians and their staff more time to devote to patient care. This new collaboration is a unique program designed to help Lancaster-area doctors better handle the cumbersome and time-consuming issues of managing a busy practice. Through this new collaboration, Lancaster Gen
   
  
• National Society of Hispanic MBAs' Prestigious University Partnership Program Grows to 33 Universities
  PRNewswire (September 11, 2008)
  DALLAS, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) recently announced the addition of six universities to the University Partnership Program roster. The universities added to the prestigious 33-member partnership program are University of Pittsburgh, The Ohio State University, Chapman University, University of San Francisco, Rollins College, and the University of N
   
  
• TeachersCount and McGraw-Hill Education Extend Co-Sponsorship of National Campaign Supporting Teachers
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  NEW YORK, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of an ongoing effort to promote public support of the teaching profession, TeachersCount, a not-for-profit organization, has paired a new set of celebrities with their favorite teachers in a poster series to be shared with schools nationwide through an initiative co-sponsored by McGraw-Hill Education.
   
  
• Baptist General Convention of Virginia Launches Black Voter Empowerment Sundays
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Reverend Cessar Scott, executive minister of the Baptist General Convention of Virginia (BGC) has announced an agreement with the Virginia Unity '08 Campaign to implement "Black Voter Empowerment Sundays," starting September 14 through October 5, 2008. With a goal to engage their 1100 African American churches throughout the state of Virginia,
   
  
• Avalon To Launch Fall Events for Affordable Housing
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Two celebrated personalities are coming to Ann Arbor this fall. They will rev up and lead a gala series (November 6-10) of special events to raise urgently needed funds to support Avalon Housing's unique and humanitarian work, eliminating homelessness here in Ann Arbor.
   
  
• Truth Wins Out Calls on Sarah Palin to Comment on Her Church's Support of 'Pray Away the Gay' Conference
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  Coalition to Hold Educational Forum on Thursday to Counter "Ex-Gay" Program
   
  
• New Emergency ID Device from ContactPlates.com Benefits 9/11 Orphans' Charity
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  NEW YORK, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- ContactPlates.com launches safety website, honoring the NYC 9/11 First Responders by donating to the Twin Towers Orphan Fund on the seventh anniversary of September 11th.
   
  
• Memorial Program Will Honor Legacy of Bronislaw Geremek
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  
   
  
• Wireless Carterfone Proposals Would Raise Mobile Handset Prices for Consumers
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  Mobile Phone Discounts Offered by Providers at Risk from Proposed Regulations
   
  
• On the Seventh Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks, Trust for America's Health Urges Real Homeland Security Reform
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  
   
  
• American Dream on Life Support: Boomer-Plus Americans Believe They Will Leave World in Worse Shape
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Older Republicans and women report they are more likely to volunteer in their communities, according to a comprehensive report released today by AARP. More to Give, a joint production with Civic Enterprises, examines volunteerism among members of the Baby Boom and Silent Generations and offers a roadmap for increasing volunteerism through public and
   
  
• New York City Welcomes First-Ever Bicycle for a Day on Saturday, September 20 at South Street Seaport
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  NEW YORK, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- New York City today welcomed the first-ever Bike for a Day (BFAD) on Saturday, September 20 at South Street Seaport. The event, hosted by actor and Bicycle for a Day founder Matthew Modine and supported by green advocates and businesses, cyclists and alternative transportation organizations throughout the City, will be a day-long celebration to encourage New
   
  
• 55-Year Old Grandmother Documenting Journey of Running Seven Marathons Across Seven Continents
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- At 55, Linda Quirk has been on an amazing journey -- seven marathons across seven continents. She began her trek across the globe by running the Boston Marathon this past April.
   
  
• Steve Nash Foundation and Moonbeams Present Sustainable Kids Series
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  
   
  
• Bishops Ask U.S. to Permit Remittances and Travel to Cuba Given Hurricane Crisis
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  
   
  
• EVENT: New America Foundation Launches 'Heartland Development Bank' Project to Finance America's Productive Economy
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Even during the peak of the housing and credit bubble, when it was easy to obtain a loan, parts of America's productive economy had trouble financing new enterprise start-ups, business expansion, and infrastructure development. Hence, America needs new targeted institutions to finance what Wall Street won't.
   
  
• MPOWER Ventures Forms Philanthropic Foundation
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- MPOWER Ventures, a socially committed venture fund that invests in financial service companies targeting underserved markets, today announced it has established the MPOWER Foundation to further its mission of empowering the world's underserved. The MPOWER Foundation will fund, conceive and operate financial education, research, policy and other social in
   
  
• Thinkfinity.org Adds 322 Free Online Educational Resources to Assist Teachers as They Return to School
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- For kindergarten teachers introducing the concept of greater than and less than, third-grade instructors seeking creative ways to help students learn the value of money, or high school teachers demonstrating how technology and computer models help geologists find oil and natural gas, Thinkfinity.org is the one-stop online spot to find creative less
   
  
• Resurrection Health Care Named One of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  CHICAGO, Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Resurrection Health Care has been named one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine. The national award recognizes Resurrection's hospitals, nursing homes, retirement communities, home health services, behavioral health programs and other services throughout the Chicago area.
   
  
• Mercy Merced Medical Center Selects Clinical Xpert CareFocus from Thomson Reuters for Identification of High-Risk Patients
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercy Merced Medical Center, part of the Catholic Healthcare West system, will use the Clinical Xpert CareFocus solution from Thomson Reuters to rapidly identify high-risk patients within the active hospital census.
   
  
• U2's The Edge Presents Peter Gabriel With Human Rights Award
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  New Amnesty International Small Places Tour Launched
   
  
• Stress-Related and Emotional Eating Can Be Curbed With the Vitamin Code(TM) Perfect Weight Formula
  PRNewswire (September 10, 2008)
  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept 10 /PRNewswire/ -- If a stressful day at work finds you lunging for a bag of chips or a quart of ice cream, you're not alone. Millions of Americans struggle with emotional eating, which can now be helped with The Vitamin Code(TM) Perfect Weight multivitamin ( www.RawVitamins.com ), the first vegan, gluten-free vitamin with human clinical research demonstrating its a
   
  
• Her Picture Spoke a Thousand Words and Won a Scholarship
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  California Resident Wins Western Governors University's Video Scholarship Contest
   
  
• September is Life Insurance Awareness Month -- A Good Time to Assess Insurance Needs
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- AAA is taking part in the Life Insurance Awareness Month campaign to increase understanding of the importance of life insurance. This nationwide initiative is conducted during September by the not-for-profit Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education (LIFE).
   
  
• IWC Schaffhausen Hosts a Charity Benefit at the Park Hyatt Vendome
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  PARIS, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen hosted a charity dinner with Tony Parker and Eva Longoria to raise money for three different charities: Make A Wish(R), Eva's Heroes and Nine Lives. Their goal was to surpass last year's results and they succeeded - $321,000 was raised vs $165,000 in 2006 and $300,000 last year.
   
  
• HITN-TV Launches in Houston on Channel 526
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  NEW YORK, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- HITN, the first Spanish-language educational and cultural network in the United States, is proud to announce that it is extending its national reach by bringing its award-winning programming to Houston on Comcast. Comcast customers who subscribe to the Canales Selecto package in Houston will now have the opportunity to tune in to HITN's mix of original educat
   
  
• National Survey Shows Lack of Preparedness for a Dirty Bomb Attack
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Radiological Threat Awareness Coalition (R-TAC) today released a national survey on homeland security preparedness, showing that at least 81% of those polled said the threat of a "dirty bomb" is serious, yet less than one third (32%) feel prepared for a terrorist attack.
   
  
• SDForum Announces Breakfast Seminar for German Cities of Excellence Initiative
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- SDForum, Silicon Valley's leading source of information and education in the technology community, in collaboration with the German Cities of Excellence (GCOE) initiative, today announced a breakfast seminar on "Exploring Business Opportunities in the German IT Market" to be held at the Sheraton Hotel in Palo Alto from 7:30 - 10:00 AM on Thur
   
  
• Wyclef Jean Announces Storm Relief Fund for Haiti
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  NEW YORK, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The storms that have battered Haiti in the past few weeks have left more than 500 dead and wreaked havoc in the lives of more than 600,000 people who have been displaced by flooding or cut off from food supplies. Haitian President Rene Preval has appealed for help from the international community, saying the country faces a "catastrophe".
   
  
• Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association Member Roster Now Available Online
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  Daily Updates Provide Comprehensive List of AI Experts
   
  
• Texas Business Group on Health Releases Annual Report on the Status of Diabetes in Texas
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  Dallas has highest prevalence of type 2 diabetes and Houston sees 32% increase over last year; complete report available online
   
  
• LG Mobile Phones Donates $250,000 to the VH1 Save The Music Foundation to Support Partnership and Benefit Public Schools Across the Country
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  SAN DIEGO, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) will present a check to the VH1 Save The Music Foundation for $250,000 today at a local school in New York City. Natasha Bedingfield will perform for students in support of her partnership with VH1 Save The Music. Executives from all organizations will attend the event, including President of VH1 Tom
   
  
• Norton Healthcare Deploys Sentillion's Vergence Solution to Provide Secure Identity and Access Management to 9,700 Users
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  ANDOVER, Mass., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Norton Healthcare, Kentucky's largest health care system with more than 50 locations in and around Louisville, has gone live with Sentillion's Vergence(R) solution for single sign-on (SSO). Norton is deploying Vergence to its approximately 9,700 information systems users throughout the organization and unifying a wide variety of applications including
   
  
• /C O R R E C T I O N -- Commerce Bank /
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  In the news release, Mayor Michael Nutter Joins Commerce Bank to Announce $1.2 Million Partnership with Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program to Help Fund Affordable Housing Efforts in Philadelphia, issued earlier today by Commerce Bank over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that in the event address, APM Sheridan Street Green Building Initiative Montgomery Street, between Mars
   
  
• HCCA Announces its 2008 Fall and Winter National Compliance Conferences
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  
   
  
• Alliance Charities, Inc. Introduces a Way to Support Causes in Tough Economic Times
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  FREEHOLD, N.J., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- It comes as no surprise as the economy continues to slide, taking financial security with it, giving is on the decline. That's bad news for nonprofits. The good news, however, is that Alliance Charities, Inc. (http://www.alliancecharities.org), a 501(c)(3) organization, has a way for anyone to support causes they care about without actually giving out-of
   
  
• Who's Inciting Hate? FAIR Responds to Pro-Illegal Alien Amnesty Coalition's Inflammatory Ads Defaming Millions of Americans Who Support Immigration Reform
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Having been unable to convince the American public that a mass illegal alien amnesty was justified or served any public interest, advocates for amnesty have launched an orchestrated and well-financed campaign to smear the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) and others involved in defeating last year's immigration bill. Using full-page ad
   
  
• Israeli Cleantech Companies Sought for Delegation to California
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The California Israel Chamber of Commerce (CICC) announced it is seeking 10-15 Israeli Clean Technology companies to participate in a delegation to meet with the leading industry, investment firms and utility giants November 10-13, 2008 in California. The Israeli companies chosen to participate will be selected in a competitive review process and
   
  
• Animal Rescue Operations Underway in Flooded Bihar, India
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  BIHAR, India, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Entire villages have been washed away in India's northern state of Bihar after a deadly combination of monsoon rains and a dam burst caused a deluge that spreads over countless miles of farming land. IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare -- www.ifaw.org) deployed an Emergency Relief team to the impacted area and has since treated and fed over
   
  
• LSC, Red Cross Sign Agreement on Disaster Services
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Legal Services Corporation and the American Red Cross will work more closely together during disaster relief operations to strengthen assistance provided to disaster victims, officials announced today.
   
  
• Public Policymakers Should Protect People and Property in Hurricane Alley
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storm Hanna have already made landfall in the U.S., and Ike and Josephine are looming. While global reinsurers stand ready to promptly pay claims for the losses incurred by these natural catastrophes and to provide substantial capacity to meet U.S. insurer needs, public policymakers should make it their immediate priority to pr
   
  
• SeniorHousingJobs.com Celebrates Its 5th Anniversary
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  NORTH CONWAY, N.H., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- It's no secret that senior living and retirement housing is booming. As the aging population grows, so does the need to house them. According to AAHSA (American Association of Homes and Services) there are 16,100 nursing homes, 39,500 assisted living facilities and 1,900 continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) in the U.S. That's a lot of retire
   
  
• The Ferrero Company Donates $150,000 Toward Ending Childhood Hunger in the United States
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  SOMERSET, N.J., Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 12 million children in America -- an astounding one in six children -- are at risk of hunger. The Ferrero Company, one of the world's largest confectionery companies and a leader in the premium chocolates category, is committed to the fight against hunger and is proud to partner for the second straight year with Share Our Strength(R), a nation
   
  
• Statement by Nelson Smith on Recent Strong Bi-Partisan Endorsements for Public Charter Schools
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National Alliance for Public Charter Schools President and CEO Nelson Smith issued the following statement today:
   
  
• Brady Joins VOICES as Senior Policy Fellow
  PRNewswire (September 09, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Voices for America's Children has expanded its policy and network reach by tapping Sheri Brady as Senior Policy Fellow. VOICES expands its public policy staff at a pivotal time as the 2008 elections will usher in a new national agenda with a pressing need to address key issues for America's children.
   
  
• Minnesota Health Information Exchange and Compuware Covisint to Improve Healthcare Delivery Through Secure, Electronic Statewide Health Network
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  DETROIT and MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Compuware Corporation , today announced an agreement between its Covisint subsidiary and a public-private coalition in Minnesota to build one of the largest e-health exchanges in the nation.
   
  
• Financially Stressed Employees Not Ready for Change
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  SUMMERFIELD, Fla., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Researchers from the Personal Finance Employee Education Foundation (PFEEF) surveyed employees in companies and government agencies in Montana and Wyoming to find out which financial topics caused them stress. Of those who responded, 22% reported retirement planning as most stressful, 21% reported debt management, and 15% reported budgeting.
   
  
• Get Into Bed for a Cure at Hard Rock Hotels Nationwide With Hard Rock International's Pinktober(TM) 'Pink Sheets' Campaign
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock Hotels launches Pink Sheets for October 2008, part of Hard Rock International's worldwide Pinktober campaign to benefit breast cancer awareness. During October, select guestrooms at Hard Rock Hotel properties in San Diego, Biloxi, Chicago, Orlando, Hollywood and Tampa will be outfitted in special pink-hued Sleep Like a Rock bedding with 25% of t
   
  
• Leadership Camp on Churchill Tundra Educates, Inspires, and Empowers Teens to Motivate Others Toward Actions Against Global Warming
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  Rosters and agendas set for two sessions with scientists, educators, and polar bears on the world-famous Tundra Buggy(R) Lodge
   
  
• SCORE's Volunteer Recruitment Event at Brooklyn Boro Hall
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  Counselors to America's Small Business Come to Brooklyn
   
  
• PeaceJam, Penguin, and Pearson Foundation Announce Global Call to Action Challenge
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Young people today want to take action to change the world. At the PeaceJam Global Conference at Loyola Marymount University on September 11-13, 2008, PeaceJam, Penguin Young Readers Group, and the Pearson Foundation will announce a new initiative, the PeaceJam Global Call to Action Challenge, that gives young activists everywhere the chance to work directl
   
  
• TOPSHOP.COM Debuts Kate Moss Fall Collection to Celebrate Launch of U.S. Dollar Website
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  LONDON, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- TOPSHOP.COM, the online home of the UK's most innovative fashion retailer has rapidly become one of the biggest fashion destinations online, uniting an audience of fashion lovers from across the globe.
   
  
• Annual Hold Their Feet to the Fire 2008 Talk Radio Rally Set for September 10th and 11th in Washington, D.C.
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  'Radio Row' to Showcase the Largest Gathering Ever of Radio Hosts Broadcasting Together Live as a Unified Voice Demanding Immigration Enforcement, Secure Borders and No Amnesty
   
  
• PE4life Kansas City Summit to Focus on Improving the Health and Well Being of Local Children
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  Harvard Brain Researcher and Renowned PE Activist Among Experts to Speak
   
  
• Association for the Advancement of Wound Care Leads World Health Organization Initiative to Establish Guidelines for Wound and Lymphedema Care
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) is leading the development of guidelines for the global treatment of wounds and lymphedema at the request of the World Health Organization (WHO). The collaboration will significantly enhance the delivery of modern wound and lymphedema care to resource-poor countries. Recommendations have been
   
  
• Sixth Annual Acorn Tour Route Blends Spectacular Color With Enticing Stops for Enthusiasts With Vehicles 45 Years and Older
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is hosting its sixth annual Acorn Tour, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. The scenic excursion, exclusively for auto enthusiasts with vehicles of any make at least 45 years old (manufactured in 1963 or earlier), combines leisurely travel along roadways awash in autumn's vibrant hues with enjoyable stops for tours an
   
  
• State Budget Troubles Worsening: 13 States Face New Shortfalls
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Just weeks after more than half of the states closed shortfalls in their 2009 budgets totaling $48 billion, the budgets in 13 of those states have fallen out of balance again, according to a new report by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. In the six of these 13 states that have made specific estimates, the new gaps total $4.4 billion, or 4
   
  
• U.S. Department of Education PEP Grant Recipients to Convene in Kansas City for 2nd Annual PE4life PEP Grant Resource Conference
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- PE4life, the national non-profit organization that helped write the bill that is now the Carol M. White Physical Education for Progress (PEP) Grant will host the 2nd annual PE4life PEP Grant Resource Conference Thursday, Sept. 18 through Friday, Sept. 19 at the Jewish Community Center, 5801 West 115th Street, Overland Park, Kan. PEP grant recip
   
  
• How Non-Profits Can Harness the Power of Brand - AMA and Verse Group Sponsor Expert Roundtable
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  NEW YORK, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a tough economy. Non-profit organizations face increasing challenges as they compete for their share of time, attention, and money. Now more than ever, brand matters. Non-profits that harness the power of brand can improve their finances, operations, and missions. To help these organizations, Randall Ringer of Verse Group will moderate a roundtable dis
   
  
• 95% of Scholarship Recipients Graduated College Since Start of Private Foundation
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  NEW YORK, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Richard and Mica Hadar Foundation is proud to announce that 13 of its scholarship recipients have recently graduated from college. They join a select group of 129 scholars who have completed college education since the foundation's inception in 1993. The Hadar scholars, whose overall college success rate has been 95%, are supported in their journey
   
  
• Corporate Pro-Bono Volunteering Campaign Tops $400 Million
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  
   
  
• New Directive to Increase Protection for Ohio Voters From Partisan Voter Caging
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to strong concerns expressed by Project Vote and Advancement Project about the potential for partisan abuse of Ohio's vague voter challenger laws, Ohio's Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner took an important step to clarify the law and protect Ohio voters from partisan voter caging. In a directive issued on Friday to all Ohio Elections
   
  
• Courage Cards Announces 2008 Fine Art Holiday Greeting Card Collection
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Courage Cards, part of nonprofit Minneapolis-based Courage Center, announces its new 2008 Courage Cards fine art holiday greeting card collection. This season, Courage Cards is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a holiday card company!
   
  
• James Redford & Robert Redford Host Event to 'Share The Beat' for Transplant Community
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  
   
  
• Capitol Challenge Run/Walk Supports Oklahoma Health Initiatives: First Lady Kim Henry to Kick Off Festivities
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Oklahoma Caring Foundation is proud to present the Capitol Challenge run/walk on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the South Plaza of the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City. The event is an effort to raise health awareness among Oklahoma's communities and includes a welcome by First Lady Kim Henry. Proceeds benefit the Oklahoma Caring Foundation, whos
   
  
• National Non-Profit Organization Brings Cervical Cancer Awareness Walk to Big Apple
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  NEW YORK, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of women will join national non-profit organization, Tamika & Friends in New York City for its third Walk to Beat the Clock! to educate women and the men who care for them that cervical cancer is preventable. A first for the Manhattan community, the 4K walk will take place on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Carl Schurz Park (East End Avenue and East 86th
   
  
• Dynamic Business Magazine Wins APEX Award
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  PITTSBURGH, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynamic Business magazine, the flagship publication of SMC Business Councils (SMC), has won an APEX 2008 award for publication excellence.
   
  
• Humanitarian/Relief Projects: Cuba and Haiti
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  MIAMI, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Women For Human Rights International (Mujeres Pro Derechos Humanos) is urging South Florida women to join in the relief drive and humanitarian activities to benefit the victims of Hurricanes Gustav, Hanna and Ike in Cuba and Haiti. The non-profit is fully backing Catholic Charities and directing monetary donations to the Catholic NGO, which will ensure the
   
  
• Honoring Those Who Help Keep Our Schools Clean
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  -- SDA, NEA, CDC Partner to Launch the first National C.L.E.A.N. (TM) Award
   
  
• Give2Asia Taps Michael Howe as New President & CEO
  PRNewswire (September 08, 2008)
  SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Give2Asia, a U.S. public charity dedicated to philanthropy for Asia, announced that Michael Howe has been named President & Chief Executive Officer. Howe, who was appointed to his new role by Give2Asia's board of trustees, succeeds Mike Rea, Give2Asia's founding CEO, who left the organization in March.
   
  
• CaribeVision and WPLG Local 10 Join Forces as a Service to the Community During Hurricane Season
  PRNewswire (September 07, 2008)
  MIAMI, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- CaribeVision Television Network and WPLG Local 10 today announced an alliance to provide hurricane-related news to the Hispanic community of South Florida throughout the 2008 hurricane season, as well as coverage of Hurricane Ike's passing through South Florida.
   
  
• Feeding America Provides Emergency Food and Water to Thousands of Hurricane and Tropical Storm Evacuees and Rescue Workers
  PRNewswire (September 07, 2008)
  CHICAGO, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As millions of Gulf Coast residents begin returning home, following Hurricane Gustav, damage from Tropical Storm Hanna is being assessed, and Feeding America (formerly named America's Second Harvest) is making plans to respond to two additional storms, Ike and Josephine with supplies of emergency food and water.
   
  
• MyGoodDeed.org Calls Plan by Obama and McCain to Appear Together at Ground Zero on 9/11 in a Show of Unity 'Remarkable, Refreshing and Welcome'
  PRNewswire (September 06, 2008)
  NEW YORK, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MyGoodDeed.org, the nonprofit group that wants September 11 to be proclaimed a national day of service, issued a statement today expressing appreciation for the decision by both Presidential candidates to appear together at Ground Zero in New York City on 9/11 in a show of unity and compassion. MyGoodDeed.org, which earlier in August had urged both
   
  
• SBA Response to Hurricane Gustav
  PRNewswire (September 06, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Small Business Administration Acting Administrator Sandy Baruah today announced that SBA's response to help businesses recover from Hurricane Gustav is well underway. So far, SBA has deployed more than 125 people to Louisiana to help residents and businesses recover from the hurricane.
   
  
• National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and PureOlogy to Host First Annual 'NOCC and PureOlogy's Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer'
  PRNewswire (September 06, 2008)
  LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) and PureOlogy, its national haircare and styling partner, is hosting the first annual "NOCC and PureOlogy's Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer" at Dockweiler Beach in Playa del Ray, CA. NOCC spokesperson and CSI: Miami star Eva La Rue, who lost both her grandmother and great-grandmother
   
  
• Presidential Candidates McCain and Obama Headline CHCI's Hispanic Heritage Month Events
  PRNewswire (September 06, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) today announced that presidential candidates Sen. John McCain of Arizona and Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois will address a crowd of more than 2,300, including as many as 40 Members of Congress in attendance, at the CHCI 31st Annual Awards Gala on September 10, 2008 at the Washington D.C. Convention
   
  
• Ronald J. Riley / InventorEd - Largest Website for Inventors Sued by Internet Lawfirm
  PRNewswire (September 06, 2008)
  SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Dozier Internet Law: Ronald J. Riley and Inventored.org Sued.
   
  
• Statement by Chad Stone, Chief Economist, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, on the August Employment Report
  PRNewswire (September 05, 2008)
  WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Chad Stone, Chief Economist, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities:
   
  
• Courage Center Names 2008 Phillips Award Winners
  PRNewswire (September 05, 2008)
  MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Minneapolis-based Courage Center, a nonprofit rehabilitation and resource center, is pleased to announce the recipients for the 2008 Jay and Rose Phillips Awards. The awards are presented each year by Courage Center to people with disabilities who have achieved outstanding vocational and community success. New this year is the