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Jerry Sandusky's Adopted Son, Abuse Groups, Jewish Leaders to Protest at Whole Foods, 365 Launch
Abuse groups, Jewish leaders to stage coordinated protests at Whole Foods in NYC and LA on May 25 -- to coincide with the chain's first 365 store launch in SoCal. Nonprofits SNAP (of Spotlight film), Peaceful Hearts Foundation (founded by Matthew Sandusky, adopted and abused son of Penn State pedophile Jerry Sandusky) and NAASCA to join Jewish leaders to protest Whole Foods co-CEO John Mackey's ties to Marc Gafni, former rabbi with "a troubled past," as reported by The New York Times. Read More
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Democracy Partners Adds Two New Divisions, Announces Lupe Lopez as Partner
Institute and Impact Philanthropy Division Led by Renowned Strategists Complement Firm's Comprehensive Electoral and Issue Campaign Offerings Responding to an evolving campaign landscape and to address client's unique needs and goals, Democracy Partners, the firm formed by some of the nation's most experienced political strategists, communicators and organizers, today announced the initiation of two new divisions—the Impact Philanthropy and Division and the Democracy Partners Institute. Read More
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Yar'adua Foundation and the European Union to Host Documentary Premiere
Yar'adua Foundation and the European Union will host the premiere of "Nowhere to Run: Nigeria's Climate and Environmental Crisis", a documentary to raise awareness about the impact of climate change in Nigeria, on November 17, 2015 Read More
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MedMen Launches National Campaign to Fuel Marijuana Policy Reform With Marijuana Industry Revenues
Leading marijuana firm partners with nation's largest marijuana policy reform organization to end marijuana prohibition; Pledge 4 Growth asks marijuana businesses to commit 0.420% of their revenue to supporting the work of the Marijuana Policy Project Read More
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CRMIT to Realign North American Operations to Support Customers and Drive Future Growth
Actions to support customer growth and synergies beyond previously announced customer experience solutions. Realignment supports growth areas of the Cloud based Software and Platform "as-a-Service" business, including meaningful customer experience solutions. Read More
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Alliance to End Hunger Launches Advocacy Playbook
The Alliance to End Hunger is releasing its Advocacy Playbook, in partnership with ConAgra Foods Foundation. This toolkit is the centerpiece of the Alliance to End Hunger's new initiative to emphasize the role of advocacy in ending domestic hunger and provides guidance for effective activism. Read More
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News Comment: Wealth and Fame No Protection from Medical Error, says PULSE of NY
Joan Rivers' recent death due to preventable medical error highlights the need for greater patient safety. PULSE of NY offers classes and training that equip patients and families to protect themselves when using the health system. Read More
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PULSE of NY Says Womens' Healthcare Council Meeting Spotlights Two Keys to Saving Lives: Culture Change and Patient Engagement
A recent meeting of the Council on Patient Safety in Women's Health Care highlighted healthcare culture change and patient engagement as key to better patient safety. Read More
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PULSE of NY to Offer Intensive Patient Safety Advocacy Training in May
Patient safety advocacy and education group PULSE of NY is to offer a course of intensive patient safety advocacy training on Long Island, aimed at preparing candidates for possible employment by a Long Island-based home care agency. Read More
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Last Chance to Register for PULSE of NY's Seminar on Diagnostic Error in Healthcare
Patient safety education and advocacy group PULSE of NY announces a major seminar on diagnostic errors in healthcare. The event will gather national leaders in the field. It will take place March 3 in Plainview, NY. Registration link included. Read More
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SFATA: New Toxicity Report Reveals Continued Support for Electronic Cigarettes
The Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA) announces a recent report authored by an independent research and toxicology consulting firm, Environmental Medicine Inc. (EMI), supports previous research on electronic cigarettes (e-cig) as well Read More
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National Network of State Teachers of the Year Hires Katherine Bassett as Executive Director, Takes New Direction
NNSTOY has hired a new Executive Director, positioning itself to become a leading teacher voice organization working to improve American schools for all students. Read More
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New Jersey Down Syndrome Awareness Walk Scheduled For Ocean And Monmouth Counties
The Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Association has scheduled a Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk for the Ocean & Monmouth County area of New Jersey on October 13. Still time to register or become a sponsor. Read More
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Unique Down Syndrome Support And Advocacy Group Organizes In Ocean County, NJ
Jersey Shore Down Syndrome Association (JSDSA) today announced a call for new members. The JSDSA is the only non-profit organization in the Ocean County area dedicated solely to the Down syndrome community Read More
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Senator Joe Lieberman and Josephine Cooper to Receive Honors at the 31st Annual Bryce Harlow Awards Dinner
The lobbying and government relations community will gather for an evening of camaraderie to honor the recipient of the Bryce Harlow Award, Senator Joe Lieberman, and the Business-Government Relations Award, Josephine Cooper, on March 21, 2012. Read More
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Tom Barrella Expands Investeens.com's Model to Include Financial Education Cartoons For Teens
As part of Investeens.com, Tom Barrella creates cutting edge cartoons that combine humor and dialogue with a large dose of reality to educate teens on the problems of today's economy and how they can become the solution for future generations. Read More
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Efforts Underway to Establish Coalition of CA Developmentally Disabled Community Service Providers
Jim Lantry, Creative Legislative Solutions' founder and principal, is establishing a state-wide coalition to address the way in which the State of California funds services for the developmentally disabled. Read More
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