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2008 Olympics A Time to Remember
Jul 10 (NewsUSA) - As the 2008 Summer
Olympics have us all feeling our national pride, talks turn to past
heroes. But while some Olympic athletes achieve lasting glory -;
Michelle Kwan, Jesse Owens -; history ignores other winners. [ Read More ]
Creating Everyday Miracles For Children
July 2 (NAPSI)-Finding the money to provide care for 17 million children at 170
children’s hospitals in the U.S. and Canada could be considered
something of an everyday miracle. [ Read More ]
America’s Top 10 Youth Volunteers Named
June 24 (NAPSI)-
America
is paying tribute to 10 middle and high school students from across the
country for their extraordinary efforts in serving others through
volunteerism. [ Read More ]
Live United: Goals For The Common Good
June 24 (NAPSI)-United Way is sharpening its focus on education, income and
health as a means to advance the common good. Recently, the
organization released "Goals for the Common Good: The United Way
Challenge to America." The report set three bold goals for where the
nation should be by 2018. . .
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Female Scientists Work To Make Breakthroughs
June 16 (NAPSI)-One woman, Dr. Laura Lapham at Florida State University, is
studying possible new energy sources at the bottom of the sea. Another woman,
Dr. Sandra Ugrina at the University of Maryland, is developing ways to make
the next generation of aircraft more fuel efficient by reducing the drag on
their wings. And still another, Dr. Sridevi. . .
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Corporate Social Responsibility In Action
June 7 (NAPSI)-Even in a tough economy, five of America’s largest
corporations have been recognized for their incredible corporate citizenship
and community involvement. Beyond financial and product contributions, these
companies pledged in 2007 to demonstrate how to “Live United”
through leadership, monetary grants, results, partnerships, in-kind donations
and community volunteerism. [ Read More ]
Housewife Invents New Internet Game
June 7 (NAPSI)-If you play games over the Internet, you have lots of company.
Michelle Kaplan, for one. Like many women, Kaplan plays games on her home
computer to relax after a long day. But somehow, the typical games she found
online just didn’t seem right to her. Most of them pitted players
against each other to win points, status or prizes. [ Read More ]
Lemonade Stands Create Young Philanthropists
May 19 (NAPSI)-Aside from juice, profit and fun, another thing your child
can squeeze from his or her lemonade stand is an appreciation of the
value of giving. Simply put, lemonade stands have become a unique way
for children to become philanthropists by donating what they make to
charity. [ Read More ]
Serving Severely Wounded Soldiers
May 5 (NAPSI)-This year, the U.S. Army Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) is marking
four years of committed service to severely wounded, injured and ill soldiers
and their families. The program assists and advocates for the most severely
wounded soldiers by providing individualized support, throughout their
lifetimes, wherever they are located. AW2 is the only Army program that
supports severely wounded soldiers from the time of injury for as long as
they have a need. [ Read More ]
A Donation That Makes Hopes And Dreams Come True
April 23 (NAPSI)-Every day someone makes the decision to save a life by becoming a
marrow donor. [ Read More ]
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